[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar ( 17-6-2003)

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The New Light of Myanmar ( 17-6-2003)
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(1) The Law Amending the Myanma Gemstone Law
    (The State Peace and Development Council Law 
    No. 8/2003)
(2) Secretary-1 receives Australian Ambassador
(3) Outstanding agricultural production awards 
    presented to winners
(4) Minister inspects construction of roads and
bridges
(5) Coord meeting held for modernization of 
    Yangon City 
(6) Objectives of projected works coordinated in 
    Myeik District
(7) New school building handed over in Kalaw
(8) Financial Management Course-II opens 
(9) Course on quality control of roads supervision 
    opened
(10) Junior Engineer Orientation Course opened
(11) Agricultural census collected in Htantabin
(12) Entries invited to National Motto, Literary and 
     Photo Competitions
(13) Japanese Ambassador calls on Information Minister
(14) Supreme Court Justice leaves for Bangkok
(15) UMFCCI officials leave for Thailand
(16) Information Sub-Committee for Organizing Fourth 
     World Buddhist Summit holds coord meeting
(17) Shan State (North) MCWASC Patron supplicates 
     on SARS to Sayadaws
(18) Myanmar youth moves into final
(19) Drug traffickers arrested
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(1)	The Union of Myanmar 
	The State Peace and Development Council
	The Law Amending the Myanma Gemstone Law
	(The State Peace and Development Council Law 
        No. 8/2003)
	The 2nd Waning Day of Nayon, 1365 M.E. 
	(16th June, 2003)

The State Peace and Development Council hereby enacts
the following Law;-

1. This Law shall be called the Law Amending the
Myanma Gemstone Law.

2. After section 15 of the Myanma Gemstone Law,
section 15-A, section 15-B and section 15-C shall be
inserted as follows;-

"15-A. The Ministry of Mines may designate the place
for disposal of the loose soil for public use within a
gemstone tract in carrying out gemstone production by
the company, society or person holding a permit for
gemstone production.

15-B. If the company or society holding a permit to
carry out work on gemstone block or a person holding a
permit to carry out work on discovered block is
desirous of using any work-place to build temporary
buildings, warehouses, huts and barracks, or to keep
vehicles, machineries, raw gemstone and gemstone
bearing soil, or to wash the loose soil, break the
rock and dispose of the loose soil, inside or outside
his block in the gemstone tract, application shall be
made to the Ministry of Mines to obtain permission.

15-C. The Ministry of Mines -

(a) may, after scrutinizing the application submitted
under section 15-B, grant permission stipulating terms
and conditions.

(b) shall, when granting permission under sub-section
(a), stipulate the tenure of permission and land use
permium for any work-place outside the permitted
block.

(c) may extend the tenure when the tenure of
permission stipulated under sub-section (b) expires."

3. Sub-section (b) of section 34 of the Myanma
Gemstone Law shall be substituted as follows;-

"(b) tendering advice to the Ministry of Mines
regarding designation of gemstone tract, determination
of gemstone block and floor price, determination of
discovered block, designation of place for disposal of
the loose soil for public use under section 15-A,
granting of permission for workplace contained in
section 15-B and stipulation of land use premium."

4. In section 36, sub-section (a) of the Myanma
Gemstone Law; -

(a) the expression "permit or licence" shall be
substituted by the expression "permission, licence or
permit."

(b) the expression "holders of the permit or licence"
shall be substituted by the expression "holders of the
permission, licence or permit."

5. In section 38 of the Myanma Gemstone Law; -

(a) the expression "fails to comply with any order or
directive issued under this law" shall be substituted
by the expression "fails to comply with any rules,
procedures, orders and directives issued under this
law."

(b) the expression "permit or licence" shall be
substituted by the expression "permission, licence or
permit."

6. In section 43 of Myanma Gemstone Law the expression

"fails to comply with the rules, procedures, orders
and directives of section 16 sub-section (f)" shall be
substituted by the expression "fails to comply with
the rules and orders issued under this Law."

                                                      
              (Sd) Than Shwe
                                                      
               Senior General
                                                      
                   Chairman
                                                The
State Peace and Development Council

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(2)	Secretary-1 receives Australian Ambassador

YANGON, 16 June - On behalf of the Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar General
Khin Nyunt received Ambassador of Australia to the
Union of Myanmar Mr Trevor David Wilson, who had
completed his tour of duty, at Zeyathiri Beikman on
Konmyinttha, at 8.30 am today. 

Also present at the call were Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung
Win and Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the
Protocol Department.

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(3)	Outstanding agricultural production awards
presented to winners

YANGON, 16 June - Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin attended the ceremony to
present best agriculture award, quality strain
production award, the best outstanding award and other
prizes to the respective winners for 2002-2003
financial year of the Myanma Agriculture Service of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, at the
head office of MAS on Pyay Road this morning. 

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin delivered an address. Then,
Managing Director U San Myint of MAS reported on
targets of the MAS and accomplishments. 

Then, the minister presented prizes to the winners. 

Next, officials presented prizes to the winners.

Also present on the occasion were President U Tin
Hlaing of Myanmar Academy of Agriculture, Forest,
Livestock and Fishery Science and members,
directors-general and managing directors of
departments and enterprises, farm managers and factory
managers of States and Divisions.

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(4)	Minister inspects construction of roads and
bridges

YANGON, 16 June - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen
Saw Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint
Thein and officials, yesterday inspected Myitnge
Bridge construction in Mandalay Division. At the
briefing hall, officials concerned reported on tasks
being carried out, progress of work and requirements.

The minister gave necessary instructions and urged
officials to complete work in time. Then, the minister
and party also inspected Myitnge-Sagaing Road.

They then went to Ayeyawady (Yadanabon) Bridge
construction site on Sagaing Bank. Responsible
engineers reported on tasks being carried out and
progress on both banks. The minister then urged
officials to carry out the tasks systematically and
gave instructions on timely completion of work and
approach road construction.

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(5)	Coord meeting held for modernization of Yangon
City 

YANGON, 16 June - A work coordination meeting of the
work committees for modernization of Yangon City took
place at the meeting hall-4 of Yangon City Development
Committee this morning, with an address by Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Present at the meeting were Chairman of YCDC Mayor U
Ko Lay, deputy ministers, members of YCDC, heads of
departments, directors-general, managing directors,
commanders of military commands, local authorities,
and officials.

In his speech, Maj-Gen Myint Swe said that in line
with the guidance of the Head of State to build Yangon
City into a neat, pleasant, and modern one, work
committees were formed under the close supervision of
State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt to modernize Yangon City. He also
spoke of the need to speed up the tasks for extension
of roads, the laying of (inter lock) tiles on
platforms, construction of parking lots and overpasses
for timely completion. 

Mayor U Ko Lay explained the conditions of the tasks
for the modernization of Yangon City, and the growing
of shady trees and flowering plants.

Then, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than
explained tasks to be carried out for beautifying the
Yangon Port and the Botahtaung Port and progress made
in the extension of six-lane Strand Road and future
tasks; Col Tin Soe of YCDC, systematic arrangements
for the placing of shops along Strand Road; U Tun Than
Tun of YCDC, the construction of sewage-treatment
plant; Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Pe
Than, preparatory measures being taken for the
construction of Kyaukyedwin overpass and the upgrading
of other overpasses in Yangon; Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Swe, coordination with departments concerned for
supply of materials necessary for modernizing the
city; Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw
Myint, the construction of roads and houses in the
surrounding areas of the Mingaladon airport; Deputy
Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin,
beautifying tasks being carried out at Insein Railway
Station and the construction of a market; and U Zaw
Win of YCDC, renovation and painting of buildings in
Yangon.

Next, officials reported on progress in the extension
of six-lane Strand Road and systematic arrangements
for car parking lots.

After hearing the reports, the commander gave
instructions on timely and harmonious completion of
modernization works.

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(6)	Objectives of projected works coordinated in Myeik
District

YANGON, 16 June - A work coordination meeting on
objectives of the projects in Myeik District,
Taninthayi Division, was held at the hall of
Taninthayi Division General Administration Department
this afternoon. 

It was attended by Chairman of Taninthayi Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal
Region Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye and council members,
departmental officials and chairmen of
District/Township Peace and Development Councils and
officials. 

At the meeting, the commander called for successful
implementation of the projects, exceeding targets for
agriculture, development of the fish and meat sector
and the industrial sector, extension of new export
items and cooperation of officials concerned in
implementing the projects.

Then, officials reported on implementation of their
respective projects and future tasks. The commander
then fulfilled the requirements and made concluding
remarks.
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(7)	New school building handed over in Kalaw

YANGON, 16 June - A new two-storey school building of
Heho No 1 Basic Education Primary School with a
seating-capacity of 400 students in Kalaw was handed
over to the Education Department on 12 June morning. 

Shan State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Eastern Command Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and
wellwisher U Hoke Kyi opened the school building by
cutting a ribbon.

The commander then made an address and State Education
Officer U Shwe Tha spoke words of thanks. 

Next, wellwisher U Hoke Kyi handed over the documents
relating to the school building to the education
officer and explained the purpose of the donation.
Then, the vice-chairman of the school board of
trustees presented documentary photos of the school
and a certificate of honour to the wellwisher. 

The school building with eight class rooms is 134 ft
in length and 30 ft in width, and was built at a cost
of K 15 million. 

In the afternoon, the commander went to the project
for upgrading of Meikhtila-Taunggyi-Kengtung-Tachilek
Union Highway. Construction Engineer U Soe Tint
reported on tasks being carried on Meikhtila-Tachilek
road section with the use of charts and responsible
officials on progress of work sector-wise. Next, the
commander attended to the needs.

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(8)	Financial Management Course-II opens 

YANGON, 16 June - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe delivered an address at the opening ceremony of
Financial Management Course-II, jointly conducted by
the diploma course (branch) of Yangon Co-operative
College under the Ministry of Co-operatives and the
Japan Overseas Development Cooperation, on the third
floor of Cooperative Trade Centre (Saya San Plaza) at
the corner of University Avenue and Saya San Road in
Bahan Township this morning. 

Minister Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe said that it was the second
course jointly conducted by the diploma course
(branch) of Yangon Co-operative College under the
Ministry of Co-operatives and the JODC. The trainees
who had completed the first course will attend the
second course to pursue higher education. Arrangements
are being made for enabling the trainees to know about
works, collection of investment, financial
information, management of circular money, drawing of
financial plan, financial analysis and international
accountancy systems. In conclusion, the minister urged
the trainees to strive for further flourishing of
co-operative works applying technology and methods
conducted by the course. Then, Senior Manager Mr M
Adachi of JODC and Financial Expert Mr K Takeuchi gave
speeches. Also present were the director-general, the
deputy director-general of Cooperative Department and
officials. The course being attended by 30 trainees
will last up to 11 July. 

Then, the minister and party attended the Seminar on
Cooperative Export Promotion at the ministry this
morning. The minister gave a speech. Also present were
directors-general of Cooperative Department and
Cottage Industries Department, the managing director
of Cooperative Export and Import Enterprise and
officials. The meeting will last up to 19 June.

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(9)	Course on quality control of roads supervision
opened

YANGON, 16 June - Public Works of the Ministry of
Construction opened the course No 1 on quality control
of roads supervision at the training hall of the
Central Training School (Thuwunna) of the ministry
this morning.

Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe made an
opening speech on the occasion and greeted the
trainees.

Altogether 30 trainees from several ministries
including 18 of the Ministry of Construction are
attending the course.
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(10)	Junior Engineer Orientation Course opened

YANGON, 16 June - The opening ceremony of the Junior
Engineer Orientation Course No 1 conducted by the
Human Resource Development Committee of the Myanmar
Engineering Society took place in Room-205, Myanmar
Information and Communication Technology Park (MICT
Park), here this afternoon.

It was attended by Deputy Minister for Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win, Deputy Minister
for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, senior
engineers, professors, heads of departments,
lecturers, course instructors, and trainees. MES
Chairman Professor Dr Sein Myint and the in-charge of
the course spoke on the occasion.
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(11)	Agricultural census collected in Htantabin

YANGON, 16 June - Under the supervision of the
officials of Yangon Division Settlement and Land
Records Department, altogether 39 trainees of the
Agricultural Census Collection Course, co-organized by
Settlement and Land Records Department of the Ministry
of Agriculture and Irrigation and Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations, went to Pandaing
Village in Htantabin Township this morning.

The trainees collected the agricultural census for
2003 in the village.
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(12)	Entries invited to National Motto, Literary and
Photo Competitions

YANGON, 16 June - The National Motto, Literary and
Photo Competitions Organizing Committee has announced
to hold the 14th Colour Photo Competition for the year
2003.

For the Colour Photo Competition, the title given is
"Own National Culture". Those wishing to compete in
the contest may send four printed entries which do not
smaller than 10" by 12" size ones.

The entries must be own creations and they have not
won prizes in the local and international photo
contests. The entries must be submitted together with
two passport size photos and brief biography. The
contest will not accept the entries shot by Digital
Camera.

The entries must be sent to Director U Tun Min of the
Information and Public Relations Department, 22-24,
Pansodan Street, not later than on 15 October, 2003. 

The prize winner list of the contest will be announced
at the beginning of November, 2003. Handsome prizes
will be presented to the winners. 
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(13)	Japanese Ambassador calls on Information Minister

YANGON, 16 June - Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan received Mr Yuji Miyamoto, Ambassador of
Japan to Myanmar, at his office here this morning.

Also present at the call were Information Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Director-General of
Myanmar Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay,
Director-General of the Information and Public
Relations Department U Chit Naing, Managing Director
of the Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint
Thein, Managing Director of News and Periodicals
Enterprise U Tin Kha, Managing Director of Myanma
Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi and Chief Editor of
The New Light of Myanmar Daily U Maung Maung Aye.

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(14)	Supreme Court Justice leaves for Bangkok

YANGON, 16 June - A Myanmar delegation led by Supreme
Court Justice Dr Tin Aung Aye this morning left here
to attend Sub-Regional Needs-Assessment and Planning
Meeting of Chief Justices of Mekong Countries to be
held in Bangkok, Thailand from 17 to 18 June. 

The delegation was seen off at the airport by Chief
Justice U Aung Toe, Deputy Chief Justice U Than Oo,
Director-General U Soe Nyunt, directors, officials of
Supreme Court and relatives.

Supreme Court Justice Dr Tin Aung Aye was accompanied
by Additional Division Justice of Yangon Division
Court U Htin Zaw.
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(15)	 UMFCCI officials leave for Thailand

YANGON, 16 June - Accountant Daw Phyu Phyu Than,
Assistant Administrative Officer U Tun Shwe and Senior
Clerk Daw Thi Thi Win left here by air today for
Thailand to attend the Attracting Foreign Investment
to the GMS to be held at Mekong Institute Khon Kaen
University, Thailand, from 16 to 27 June, 2003.

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(16)	Information Sub-Committee for Organizing Fourth
World Buddhist Summit holds coord meeting

YANGON, 16 June - The Information Sub-Committee for
Organizing the Fourth World Buddhist Summit held the
first work coordination meeting at the meeting hall of
Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road here this
afternoon with an address by Chairman of the
Sub-committee Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Aung Thein.

First, Chairman of the Sub-committee Deputy Minister
for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein made a speech.
Then, Secretary of the Sub-Committee Director-General
of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay reported on the information
matters.

Next, Director-General of the Religious Affairs
Department Dr Myo Myint and members of the
Sub-Committee dealt with the information matters. The
meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the
Chairman of the Sub-Committee.
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(17)	Shan State (North) MCWASC Patron supplicates on
SARS to Sayadaws

YANGON, 16 June - Daw Khin Thant Zin, Patron of Shan
State (North) Supervisory Committee for Maternal and
Child Welfare Association wife of the Commander of
North-East Command, accompanied by members of the
Supervisory Committee, paid homage to presiding
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha at Sunlun, Seikta
Thukha and Zeya Mingalatapon monasteries in Lashio on
13 June afternoon.

Then, Daw Khin Thant Zin and surgeons supplicated on
facts about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
and prevention matters to the Sayadaws.

They then donated provisions to the Sayadaws.
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(18)	Myanmar youth moves into final

YANGON, 16 June - Myanmar youth won over Vietnamese
youth 2-0 in the first semi-final match in the First
ASEAN Under-18 Youth Soccer Tournament at Youth
Training Centre in Thuwuna at 3.30 pm today. 

Among the football fans were Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chairman of Myanmar
Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura
Aye Myint, officials of the Ministry of Sports,
members of the Panel of Patrons of Myanmar Women's
Sports Federation and guests.

Before the match, the players of both sides led by
referees took positions in front of the grand stand.
Meanwhile, national anthems of the two countries were
played.

At 3.30 pm, Myanmar youth team and Vietnamese youth
team played in the first semi-final match. Myanmar
beat Vietnam 2-0 and moved into the final.

Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint handed
over K 5 million presented by Kanbawza Bank Ltd; K 6
million by Sky Link Communication; and K 2 million by
Myanmar Mayflower Bank, totalling K 13 million to the
Myanmar youth team.

Afterwards, the second semi-final match followed. The
players of Malaysian and Singaporean youth teams took
positions in front of the grand stand. Meanwhile,
national anthems of the two countries were played.

At 6 pm, the second semi-final match commenced.
Malaysian youth beat Singaporean youth 2-0 in the
match and entered the final.

Vietnamese and Singa-porean youth teams will play in
the third place match at the same venue at 3 pm on 18
June. In the final match, Myanmar youth team will meet
Malaysian youth team at 5.30 pm.
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(19)	Drug traffickers arrested

YANGON, 16 June - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and the Myitkyina special
anti-drug squad on 12 May searched the house of U Shi
Ya Aung of Yeayechaung Ward, Mawwan tract in Phakant
Township, and found 3.705 kilos of opium owned by Bran
Li staying at the house.

In connection with the case, Phakant Police Station
filed a lawsuit against U Shi Ya Aung, son of Shiyala,
and Bran Li, son of U Kweyeinraw, under Section
15/19(A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.
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