[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, July 11, 2003)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, July 11, 2003)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to
Mongolia
2. Secretary-1 attends offering of Waso robes
to Aungmye Bodhi Dhamma Yeiktha Alodawpyae
Monastery in NyaungU
3. Whole nation achieving rapid development as
all join in implementing work programmes laid
down by the Head of State
4. Construction of dams, cultivation matters
in Mandalay Division inspected
5. Commander inspects tax-free markets in Yangon City
6. Facts for Life course for housewives opened
at MMCWA
7. Waso robes offered at Koedatgyi Pagoda
8. An insurgent killed in mine explosion
9. Drug traffickers sentenced

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1. Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to
Mongolia

Yangon, 11 July- On the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day of
Mongolia, which falls on 11 July 2003, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a
message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Natsagiin Bagabandi, President of
Mongolia.

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2. Secretary-1 attends offering of Waso robes
to Aungmye Bodhi Dhamma Yeiktha Alodawpyae
Monastery in NyaungU

Yangon, 11 July- Waso robes were offered to Sayadaws of Aungmye Bodhi Dhamma
Yeiktha Alodawpyae Monastery in NyaungU yesterday morning.

Present on the occasion were Alodawpyae Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita
Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and members of the Sangha,
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt and
wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of
Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min, wellwishers and
laity.
Rector of Yangon Dhamma Cariya Tekkatho Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sucitta Bhivamsa
administered the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited parittas.

The Secretary-1 and wife and members and wellwishers presented Waso robes and
offertories to the Sayadaws. The rector Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed
by sharing of merits.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint
inspected the excavation of work site of Bagan palace of King Anawrahta, the
founder of the First Myanmar Empire. At the briefing hall, Minister for Culture
Maj-Gen Kyi Aung reported on tasks being carried out, parts of the building and
materials excavated, keeping of ancient cultural works under the supervision
of experts, excavation of ancient Beikthano city, Buddha images and other
materials unearthed, and arrangements for erecting a plaque at the birth place of
Arahat Ashin Punna, donor of Lekaing Sandalwood Monastery. Deputy
Director-General of the Archaeology Department U Aung Kyaing reported on excavated
structures- two big brick buildings, two small brick buildings, an 85 metres long
brick wall stretching south and north, two 40-metre long brick wall stretching
east and west, brick floors, posts, the drain of Bagan period, the site assumed
to be the west gatehouse of the palace of King Anawrahta, earthen pots and
broken earthen pots, 53 earthen pots, 73 earthen ear-plugs, unearthed utensils
including earthen potsherds and earthen beads, and measures being taken for
durability of the excavated things.

Next, Deputy Director of the Archaeology Department reported on excavation of
ancient Beikthano city and excavated structures at the mounds of the palace.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on maintenance of the ancient works, and
carrying out ongoing research in cooperation with Myanmar historicans.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party viewed earthen bone pots, baked earthen
plates with floral motif, bronze and earthen saucers and earthen potsherds. They
observed the Buddha images and ancient utensils. They also inspected excavation
tasks round the site.

The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the Nanmyint tower and hotel
construction project site. Chairman of Htoo Trading Co Ltd U Teza reported on salient
facts about the project, tasks being undertaken and future tasks. The
Secretary-1 gave instructions on durability of the tower, ensuring a splendid one with
ancient Bagan period style. On completion, the tower's foundation will be 138
feet and it will be 198 feet high. And the Nanmyint tower located in the
ancient Bagan region will consist of an assembly hall, a meeting hall, an office, a
souvenir shop, a restaurant and the sites for viewing scenic beauties.

The Secretary-1 and party headed for the arid region model plot agricultural
farm of Hong Pang Co in NyaungU Township. Officials reported on thriving
plantations of coconut, vineyard, grape fruit, orange, mango and seasonal crops on
82.15 acres. The Secretary-1 left necessary instructions and inspected the
plantations.

Then, they went to Lawka Nanda River Water Pumping Project site in NyaungU
District. Director-General of the Water Resources Utilization Department U Win
Shwe reported on progress in constructing 30,500 feet long main canal and 12
157,000-foot-long canals, installation of 42 pumps, electrical work, and
experimental distribution of water.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint reported on arrangements for cultivation of
paddy, groundnut, sesame, sunflower, cotton, beans and pulses with the use of
water from the project. Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary report. The
Secretary-1 inspected the water pumping station. They then went to Pakokku, where
they were welcomed by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing, local authorities and
departmental personnel.

The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Pakokku General Hospital and inspected
the new emergency and outpatient ward and the new ward for members of the
Sangha. Medical Superintendent Dr Htay and officials conducted them round the
hospital.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at Bagan-NyaungU Airport. They
arrived back here in the evening.

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3. Whole nation achieving rapid development as
all join in implementing work programmes laid
down by the Head of State

Yangon, 10 July - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Thura Shwe Mann and Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Soe Win, member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo,
accompanied by Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander
of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn
Myint, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein,
Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, senior military officers of the Ministry of
Defence, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and
departmental heads, arrived at Donthami Bridge in Hpa-an Township, Kayin State, on 8
July afternoon.

They were welcomed there by No 22 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Ngwe
Thein, Chairman of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Col Cho Tun Aung and
officials.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party inspected Donthami Bridge and preparations
for breeding prawn at the environs of Donthami Creek.

Next, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Man and Lt-Gen Maung Bo arrived at Basic Education
High School in Tayokhla Model Village, Hpa-an Township, where they were welcomed
by officials.

At the hall of the school, Col Cho Tun Aung reported on development tasks of
the village. Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave a supplementary report.

Officials reported on agriculture, livestock breeding, health, education and
requirements. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo explained health matters and Minister
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, extended breeding of poultry, fish and prawn.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann gave necessary instructions.Tayokhla Model Village has
developed as a model village.

The Secretary-2 and party arrived at Cement Plant which can produce 4,000
tons a day in Myainggale. At the briefing hall, Factory Manager Lt-Col Aung Min
reported on production process of the factory. The Secretary-2 gave necessary
instructions and inspected the factory, the main control room and production
process.

On arrival at Government Computer College in Hpa-an, Principal in-charge Daw
Soe Soe Min reported on academic matters and student affairs. The Secretary-2
gave necessary instructions.

At 3 pm, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the Secretary-2, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and
officials met with local authorities, departmental personnel and local people at
Zwegabin Hall in Hpa-an.

Col Cho Tun Aung reported on the area of Kayin State, formation of district
and townships, net cultivation acres of monsoon and summer paddy and other
crops in the state, per-acre yield, water supply for paddy cultivation,
development of meat and fish sectors, aims and accomplishments and per capita income of
the state.

The Secretary-2 said Kayin State is achieving multi-sectorial development
year after year thanks to the collective efforts of the local authorities,
departments and the people in accord with the leadership of the State. The progress
will be attained with greater momentum, if peace and stability has been
restored and cooperation achieved to the full. Peace and stability and mutual,
understanding and trust have been built even in the border areas where locals had
to live in constant fear in the past due to lack of peace. Now, the regions are
developing amazingly.

The government is attending to the needs of Kayin State for the state to
enjoy progress that is equal to all other states and divisions. More roads and
bridges have been built in the state. Now the state has about 750 miles of roads.
Hpa-an can be reached from Yangon or Mawlayine easily and swiftly. The
government has already built a number of bridges including Thanlwin Bridge (Hpa-an),
Gyaing Bridge (Kawkareik), Gyaing Bridge (Zathabyin), Dawlan Bridge, Yunsalin
Bridge, Hlaingwa Bridge, Donthami rail bridge and Mekane Bridge. Similarly,
its had extended microwave stations, satellite stations and rural communication
centres.

A total of 173 more schools have been built in the state; it now has 1,322
schools, Hpa-an Degree College was upgraded to university in April 2003.
Government technological college, government computer college, and education college
were also opened in the state. Arrangements are being made for the locals to
get access to basic education and higher education.

Eight more hospitals have been opened and 130 doctors appointed. In addition,
the government has spent over K 2 billion in launching the border area
development programme. The State's aim is to narrow the development gap between all
the states and divisions and ensure a proportionate development.

The local authorities and departmental personnel at different levels should
understand the State's goodwill and should actively and correctly discharge
their duties. They have the duty to serve as a bridge between the State and the
people, to work with goodwill in helping the people, to use the good conditions
achieved in the whole nation for the state to gain further progress.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said the whole nation and all the states
and divisions are achieving rapid development as all are implementing the work
programmes laid down by the Head of State with vision and goodwill.

However, the danger of insurgents still exists in Kayin State and some other
regions. Thus, the government despite its goodwill is not able to undertake
development endeavours in the areas. As the Tatmadaw alone cannot manage for the
region to achieve cent per cent peace, the people will have to make
harmonious efforts to this end. All will have to safeguard Our Three Main National
Causes and to strive for perpetuation of the nation and the race.

The Tatmadawmen and the State service personnel are required to serve the
interests of the nation and the race with correct and comprehensive vision. Their
services are for the State and the people. All will have to prevent the
recurrence of the 1988 unrest. They will have to safeguard the nation and the race
for their perpetuation and to work in accord with the rules and regulations
while striving to enhance their qualification. At the Kayin State People's
Hospital, they met with Kayin State Health Officer Dr Myo Lwin, Medical
Superintendent Dr Maung Maung, specialists, doctors and nurses.

At the Hpa-an Education College, they also met with trainee teachers
attending the on-job teachers training course No 7, and Daw Nu Nu Yi, principal of the
college, reported on matters related to the college.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win gave instructions and presented cash assistance
for the college to the principal.

The Secretary-2 and Lt-Gen Maung Bo arrived at the Hpa-an University, where
they were welcomed by Higher Education Department (Lower Myanmar)
Director-General U Saw Lwin, Pro-Rector U Saw Han Shein, rectors, lecturers and faculty
members.

At the hall of the university, they heard reports on matters related to human
resource development courses being conducted at the university.

The Secretary-2 and Lt-Gen Maung Bo met with faculty members and urged them
to work hard for education promotion tasks and nation-building tasks.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party went to Mebaung Monastery in the evening,
where they paid homage to Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Bhaddanta Indriya and offered provisions to him.

They also paid homage to Myainggyingu Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sujana, who is
currently staying at Ward-3 in Hpa-an, and offered provisions to him. Lt-Gen Thura
Shwe Mann and party inspected fish and prawn ponds of private entrepreneurs on
Hpekala Wetland, Hpa-an Township, at 7 am on 9 July, and heard reports on the
breeding of fish and prawn and the digging of fish ponds.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party inspected the reclamation of virgin land and
the digging of ditches being undertaken by the irrigation department in
Mebaung-Naunglon region, Hpa-an Township. Kayin State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Col Cho Tun Aung and Deputy Director-General of the Irrigation
Department U Khin Zaw conducted them round the work site.

The Irrigation Department is digging two 137,800 feet long ditches and three
27,000 feet long drain and reclaiming 25,465 acres of farm lands in
Mebaung-Naunglon region of Hpa-an Township. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party inspected
the digging of ditches with the use of bulldozers and fulfilled machinery.
After giving instructions, they left for Mon State. Deputy Minister for Health Dr
Mya Oo, who accompanied Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party, inspected the Kayin
State People's Hospital.

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4. Construction of dams, cultivation matters
in Mandalay Division inspected

Yangon, 10 July- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
inspected ginning of cotton by double roller gins of Myanma Cotton and
Sericulture Enterprise in Meiktila on 8 July morning.

In Nyaunggaing Village, the minister inspected quality strain of model long
staple cotton plantations.

The minister and party arrived at Kyauktaga Dam Project near Kyauktaga
Village, Natmauk Township. Deputy Director of Construction-7 U Victor reported on
progress of works and future tasks.

The minister inspected construction of the conduit and 150 feet wide
spillway, construction of embankments, soil test and blocking of Kyauktaga and TaungU
creeks.

Afterwards, the minister and party saw over the canal under
Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung Road. The minister also inspected construction of Taungyay-chaung Dam in
Tebinte Village, Kyaukpadaung Township. In the irrigated area of Kyetmauktaung
Dam, the minister inspected harvest of summer paddy and per-acre yield of
model plot.

At Hsepauk Grape Farm, the minister heard reports on grafting of grape and
mango, technology for pepper cultivation and production of grape and mango
wines.

In the evening, the minister inspected proliferation of perennial trees and
seasonal crops and growing of crop-museum and dragon fruit plantation with the
least use of water and the herbal plantation.

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5. Commander inspects tax-free markets in Yangon City

Yangon, 10 July- Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, accompanied by military region
commanders, local authorities and officials of Yangon City Development
Committee, this morning inspected tax-free markets and fulfilled requirements to
officials.

The commander toured Pantaya Tax-free Market, Tamway Tax-free Market, Yankin
Tax-free Market, Nawade Tax-free Market, Konmyinttha Tax-free Market and
Hanthawady Tax-free Market and inspected the sale of goods.

Speaking at the markets, the commander said that the tax-free markets are
being opened with the aim of easily buying of fresh vegetables, meat and fish at
tax-free markets for the city dwellers. The goods are to be sold at correct
weight to the consumers. The markets are also to be kept clean and pleasant.

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6. Facts for Life course for housewives opened
at MMCWA

Yangon, 10 July- The ceremony to open the Facts for Life course for
housewives from Kyimyindine, Kawhmu, Mindon, Saw, Ngaputaw and Thabaung townships,
organized by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association and UNICEF, was held
at the meeting hall of MMCWA at the corner of Thanthuma and Parami roads in
South Okkalapa Township here this morning.

Present were President of MMCWA Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Vice-President Dr Kyi
Soe, Chairperson of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for MMCWA Daw Khin
Thet Htay, officials of UNICEF, instructors and trainees.

President Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe gave a speech. Altogether 66 trainees are
attending the course which will last up to 14 July.

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7. Waso robes offered at Koedatgyi Pagoda

Yangon, 10 July- Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe attended the ceremony to pay
homage to Atula Dhipati Maha Muni Çakka Koedatgyi Pagoda at its consecration
ceremony in conjunction with the second Waso robes offering ceremony in Sangyoung
Township this morning.

Also present were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga
Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Thayet Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara,
Secretary Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara and member Sayadaws, No 2 Military Region
Command Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint, military region commanders, Chairman of
Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein and
officials.

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8. An insurgent killed in mine explosion

Yangon, 10 July - A blast occurred on 7 July night beside Kowa Creek Bridge
near Mawlamyine and a man was killed in the explosion. On investigation, it is
learnt that the man killed was a member of an insurgent group and a bomb went
off while he was planting it.

The State is making efforts to build a modern developed nation in keeping the
fore Our three Main National Causes and Twelve Objectives. However, the
insurgent groups and organizations opposing the State are committing terrorist acts
with the intention of disturbing peace and tranquillity of the community.

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9. Drug traffickers sentenced

Yangon, 10 July - Thaton District Court on 16 May sentenced drug dealers Hsan
Maung and Kyaw Thu to 30 years imprisonment each under Section 15/19 (A) of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

Police of Theinzayat Police Station in Kyeikhto Township, Mon State, on 13
December 2002 searched them near Pyinkadogon Village in Kyeikhto Township and
seized 6.5317 kilos of marijuana.

In connection with the case, action was taken against Hsan Maung, son of U
Tun Maung, and his son Kyaw Thu under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.

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