[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, July 30, 2003 )

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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, July 30, 2003  )
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1. Chairman of State Peace and Development Council 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends message of 
   felicitations to Morocco
2. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 inspect Myittha

   River Bridge (Kalewa) Construction Project
3. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects river water pumping 
   projects in Myingyan District, Mandalay Division
4. Lt-Gen Tin Aye looks into coal extraction and 
   agricultural undertakings in Lashio District
5. Minister inspects factories in Yangon
6. Industry-2 Minister inspects MIDB (Mandalay Branch)
7. Transport Minister inspects construction works 
   of MPA, IWT
8. Leading Committee for Nutrition Week meets
9. Myanmar, ROK hold business talks
10.West-East Economic Corridor Development 
   on 11-12 Aug
11.Coord meeting of Monitoring Committee for CCDAC 
   working groups held

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1. Chairman of State Peace and Development Council 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends message of 
   felicitations to Morocco

Yangon, 30 July - 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 Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of
Morocco, on the occasion of the National Day of the
Kingdom of Morocco which falls on 30 July 2003. 

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2. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 inspect Myittha

   River Bridge (Kalewa) Construction Project

Yangon, 29 July - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann,
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Soe Win and member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint, together with
Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe
Naing, ministers, deputy ministers arrived at Kale in
Sagaing Division on 25 July.

 Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the Secretary-2 and party
attended the offering of provisions to members of the
Sangha from 37 monasteries in Kale Township at the
Dhammayon of Shwebontha Buddha Image in the Township.

Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Maha
Ganthavacaka Pandita Mingala Uyin Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Sirinda administered the Five Precepts.
Members of the Sangha recited religious verses. Next,
the rice, edible oil, salt and offertories were
presented to the Sayadaws. Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Punñasattha delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of
merits.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the Secretary-2 and party met
departmental officials, local authorities, personnel,
members of social organizations and townselders at
Kale Station. First, Lt-Gen Ye Myint made a speech
saying that the aim of their tour was to fulfil
requirements for region development. He invited the
officials to present needs for regional development.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said that Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe during his recent tour of Kale made
arrangements for regional development. He quoted the
Head of State as saying that if the State, the people
and the service personnel carried out the tasks in
unity and cooperation, it will make significant
contribution towards Kale region gaining development
momentum.

He added that though it is a district in Sagaing
Division, Kale contributes much towards economic,
education and health sectors of Chin State, which is
contiguous with Sagaing Division. The border trade
with the neighbouring country and favourable
conditions for agriculture and livestock breeding are
improving the prospects of regional development.

The government has been endeavouring intensively for
building up a peaceful, modern and developed nation.
But the government alone would not be able to
implement the development projects, and the government
personnel and the people are thus to collectively and
harmoniously participate in the projects hand in hand
with the government. Employing the development
momentum resulting from the correct leadership of the
government and participation of the staff and the
people, collective and continued efforts are to be
made for achieving greater success, he noted.

Chairman of Kale District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Myo Chit reported on utilizing of land
resources in the district, progress in cultivating
monsoon paddy, edible crops, beans and pulses,
sugarcane and other crops, sufficiency of rice and
edible oil, tasks being carried out for regional
development, economic development, per capita income,
education and health sectors and requirements.

Regarding the reports, the Secretary-2 gave necessary
instructions, saying that Kale region is developing
more and more. One can notice the region's development
conditions sector-wise in figure and as it is. Thanks
to water supply projects, Kale region can extend its
sown acreage. The region has enjoyed the fruitful
results of Zee Creek hydel-power project. And Yazagyo
Dam hydel-power project is also being implemented. The
developing Kale Industrial Zone is manufacturing Jeeps
much useful to Kale region as well as the regions in
Chin State.

Likewise, the regions in States and Divisions are
enjoying development momentum gained through the
government's correct leadership and self-reliant
endeavours. With perpetuation of stability across the
nation, the development as well as construction
projects can be implemented steadfastly. Even the
border regions, which lagged behind in development in
the past are now remarkably developing, he said.

In making collective endeavours for the development of
the nation upholding the guidance of the Head of
State, preparations are to be made in advance to avoid
possible mistakes and weak points. The officials are
to avoid activities which can cause burdens on the
people, he noted. It is important to discharge duties
with goodwill, he said.

The personnel are to avoid carrying out tasks only
when assigned duties. They are to be not only dutiful
but also capable of handling emergency cases.
Furthermore, they are to make concerted efforts
consciously for regional and national interests.

He said they were born and have grown up in the nation
and they have to spend the rest of their lives in the
nation as well. So, all of their efforts ought to be
in the interests of the nation and the people, he
noted. The accomplishments already gained are the
fruitful results of the cooperation of the State and
the people exerting own strength and technologies.
Facing various challenges, the government and the
people have managed to achieve such accomplishments,
he said. Next, the Secretary-2 presented exercise
books to the basic education schools in the district,
and cash assistance for construction of a ward for the
members of the Sangha at Kalay District People's
Hospital and township maternal and child welfare
association and township work committee for women's
affairs through respective officials.

The Secretary-2 and party inspected construction of
two-storey operation theatre and delivery building of
Kale District People's Hospital, and spoke words of
encouragement to the patients. At the briefing hall of
the project, officials reported on progress in
constructing the building, strength of the medical
staff, arrival of hospital equipment, medical
treatments, making field tours right down to the
villages and needs. Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya
Oo and Brig-Gen Khin Maung Aye of Kale Station gave
supplementary reports.

The Secretary-2 gave necessary instructions and
cordially greeted the staff.

On 26 July, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Soe Win and party inspected construction of Myittha
Bridge (Kalaywa) in Kalaywa. Superintending Engineer
(Project) of Public Works U San Nyein reported on
progress of work. Deputy Minister for Construction
Brig-Gen Myint Thein gave a supplementary report.

Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing reported on paving of
115-mile Monywa-Kalaywa road, progress of work and
construction of small bridges on the road. Lt-Gen
Thura Shwe Mann and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win gave
instructions. Deputy Minister for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affairs
Brig-Gen Than Tun and Lt-Col Zaw Win reported on
construction of 38-mile Kalaywa-Mawleik Road. Lt-Gen
Thura Shwe Mann then gave instructions on early
completion of the road. Chairman of Kalaywa Township
Peace and Development Council U Aung Mon Latt reported
on requirements for development of the township.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win
fulfilled the requirements.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win called on departmental
officials, education staff and members of social
organizations to work hard in unity for regional
development. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2
Lt-Gen Soe Win and party inspected construction of
Myittha Bridge (Kalaywa) in Kalaywa. The 1,320 feet
long and 28 feet wide suspension bridge linking
Kalaywa and Shantat Village on the other side of the
river is on Monywa-Ahlon-Yagyi-Myoma-Kalaywa Road. The
bridge links Kalaywa-Kalay-Tamu Road and
Kalaywa-Monywa Road and it will contribute towards
better transport to Chin State. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann
met officers, Tatma-dawmen and families at Kyigon
Station. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party inspected
poultry farming of the station. Brig-Gen Mya Win of
the Station reported on poultry farming. Lt-Gen Thura
Shwe Mann gave instructions. He went to Kalaywa
Station and met officers, Tatmadawmen and families of
the station.

The Secretary-2 inspected Government Computer College
in Kalay and met school in-charge Daw Aye Aye Thein
and teachers. The Secretary-2 and party went to
Pariyatti Missionary Nunnery and presented offertories
and cash assistance to Nun Sumanasari.

The Secretary-2 proceeded to the Government Computer
College where Principal U Thein Win reported on
opening of the college, strength of faculty members,
academic matters, courses conducted and requirements.
The Secretary-2 gave instructions. The Secretary-2 and
party inspected lecture halls and workshops and met
students.

The Secretary-2 and party arrived at Kalay University
where they were welcomed by Pro-rector U Kyaw Ye Tun
and professors. The Secretary-2 met the pro-rector,
professors and faculty members at multimedia lecture
theatre. Pro-rector U Kyaw Ye Tun reported on
upgrading of college to university, lecture halls,
courses, strength of administration and teaching
department staff and welfare for the service
personnel. Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win said as today is
a knowledge age the role of faculty members is
important. They are learning to gain knowledge for
themselves as well as shaping the students to become
educated and brilliant ones. Only when there are
plenty of intellectuals and intelligentsia can a
modern nation be built with the strength of brilliant
human resources. This is why universities, colleges
and basic education schools are opened in states and
divisions and other major regions.

He said Kalay region is economically and socially
important one for not only Tamu and Mawlaik region in
Sagaing Division but also regions in Chin State
(North). Many students from Chin State (North) are
attending Kalay University and colleges in Kalay. Over
200 patients from Chin State are receiving treatment
at 200-bed district hospital. Kalay region is
economically, socially and geographically in a central
point.

He urged the teachers to nurture the students to be
educated ones on whom the State relies and to be good
citizens with Union Spirit whom the State is proud of.

The Secretary-2 and party went to local battalion and
inspected Maung Myanmar Super Jeep manufactured in
Kalay industrial zone. They also inspected invention
of off-set press and practical printing work.

They also inspected turbines, dynamos, small-scale
hydel power generators, hand pumps, spare parts of
weaving machines, farm implements and met
industrialists. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Soe Win
and Lt-Gen Ye Myint arrived back here in the evening.

On 25 July, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw
Hsan inspected wall bulleting, TV room and library at
Kalay District Information and Public Relations
Department. The minister met district head and deputy
heads of Kalay, Minkin, Phaung-pyin and Milwaukee
IPRDs, officials of TV relay station and sub-printing
house and service personnel. The minister went to the
sub-printing house and inspected printing press,
Internet room, photolitho room. Minister for Livestock
and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein inspected
raising of layers at the Kyigon Station on 26 July. He
met service personnel of Fisheries Department and
livestock breeding entrepreneurs. He also inspected
the fingerling camp, poultry farm and piggery of
Fisheries Department and Kalay Station.

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3. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects river water pumping 
   projects in Myingyan District, Mandalay Division

Yangon, 29 July-Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, inspected the river water pumping projects in
Myingyan District, Mandalay Division this morning.

At 10.30 am, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected
cultivation of paddy, transplanting of paddy
nurseries, preparations being made for cultivation of
paddy on the 1.62 acre-farmland of U Khin Sein in
Ywathit Village, Myingyan Township, and Kyauktalon
river water pumping project.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party at 11 am proceeded to
No 2 Water Pumping Plant of Kyauktalon river water
pumping project. Officials of Myingyan District Water
Resources Utilization Department reported on the
salient points of the river water pumping project and
officials of Mandalay Division Water Resources
Utilization Department gave a supplementary report.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint looked into water pumping and
maintenance of the main canal of Kyauktalon river
water pumping project and gave necessary instructions.

The river water pumping project will benefit 2,500
acres of farmland in the region.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party arrived at No 2
Water Pumping Plant of Ywathit river water pumping
project in Ngazun Township at noon. At the briefing
hall, officials reported to Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
on digging of the 8,000 feet long main canal, and
progress in cultivation of 951 acres of paddy out of
the targeted acres of 2000. Next, officials reported
on Ngamya river water pumping project, progress in
cultivation of paddy, progress in building of the main
canal, second any canal and water tanks. 

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected No 2
Water Pumping Plant of Ywathit river water pumping
project, water pumping to the main canal and
maintenance of the main canal. Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint
and party at 1.30 pm arrived at Simikhon Section-2
river water pumping project in Myingyan Township, and
inspected pumping of water from Ayeyawady river to the
main canal, and pumping of water from the main canal
to the second-level main canal.

At the briefing hall, Assistant Director of Myingyan
District Water Resources Utilization Department
reported on progress in implementation of Simikhon
Section-2 and Simikhon Section-1 river water pumping
projects, and future tasks. Next, the Chairman of
Myingyan District Peace and Development Council gave a
supplementary report. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and
party looked into the Simikhon Section-2 extended main
canal. Officials reported on condition of pumping of
water to the main canal and work to be carried out to
Lt-Gen Ye Myint who gave necessary instructions.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to Myingyan
river water pumping project and inspected the project.
The river water pumping project will benefit 4223
acres of farmland in the region. Owing to the river
project, 148 acres of land are now being put under
monsoon paddy.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party at 4 pm arrived at the
Government Technological Institute construction
project site in Myingyan. At the briefing hall,
Project Manager of Eden Group Construction Co U Yu Tin
reported on work being carried out and arrival of
construction materials to Lt-Gen Ye Myint who gave
necessary instructions.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected construction
tasks and stopped over the night in Myingyan.

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4. Lt-Gen Tin Aye looks into coal extraction and 
   agricultural undertakings in Lashio District

Yangon, 29 July-Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of
Defence on 26 July arrived at the coal extraction site
in Hsintaung region, Lashio Township, where work site
in-charge Lt-Col Myo Chit reported on finding and
extraction of coal, prospects of production, use of
machinery and future tasks.

Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye gave instructions, saying that
efforts are to be made for exploration and effective
use of natural resources in the nation, efforts are to
be made with goodwill in the interests of the nation
and the region, it is required to extract coal for the
factories and mills which use coal-fire and it is
needed to pay heed to worksite safety.

Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye inspected extraction of coal with
the use of machinery and attended to the needs.

Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye and party proceeded to the coal
extraction site in Nahlyan region at the exist of
Lashio. At the briefing hall, the commander reported
on extraction of coal at the respective regions in
Shan State (North) and work to be carried out;
Worksite in-charge Lt-Col Myo Kyin on extraction of
coal in Shan State (North) for energy sector of the
State, an official on quality of coal and volume of
coal deposit underground, prospects of production. 

After attending to the needs, Lt-Gen Tin Aye gave
instructions, saying that coal is to be extracted for
factories and mills of the State to ensure national
development. He then inspected extraction of coal in
Nahlyan region with the use of machinery.

They proceeded to the 1000-acre project site of poppy
substitute monsoon crops cultivation zone at the exit
of Lashio. At the briefing hall, the commander
reported on cultivation of poppy substitute crops and
future tasks, project in-charge Lt-Col Nay Lin Aung on
progress in cultivation of poppy substitute crops and
future work programmes.

In response to the report, Lt-Gen Tin Aye gave
instructions on cultivation of quality crops, set-up
of model plantations for ensuring distribution of
quality strains, wider use of fertilizer and
minimizing of loss and wastage.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Tin Aye and party inspected
thriving of groundnut and sunflowers, beans, and
pulses coffee, and pigeon pea. They then inspected the
1000-acre project site.

Lt-Gen Tin Aye and party went to Hsinshweli paddy
pilot-plantations, where the agriculturists reported
on the salient points in cultivation of Hsinshweli
paddy.

Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye gave instructions on research
work, wider cultivation of the special-high-yield
paddy, increasing the per acre yield, cultivation of
quality strain paddy, distribution of quality strains
and agricultural techniques to farmers and
self-sufficiency in rice and edible oil.

Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye, the commander and party
inspected thriving of hybrid paddy plantations and
Hsinyadana model paddy plantations.

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5. Minister inspects factories in Yangon

Yangon, 29 July - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung arrived at Diamond Soft Drinks Factory of
Myanma Foodstuff Enterprise here this morning and
inspected production process of soft drinks, factory
and its environs, condition of roads and gave
necessary instructions.

Next, the minister and party proceeded to Win Thuza
shop on Wadan street, Lamadaw Township and inspected
sales of goods from the Ministry of Industry-1.

Afterwards, the minister arrived at Candy Factory of
the MFE in Tamway Township and inspected the factory
and its environs, condition of roads, production
process of candy and gave instructions on functional
matters.

Next, at the briefing hall, he met with officials and
gave instructions on production, measures to be taken
for production to exceed the target and distribution
of candy through Win Thuza shops. After that, the
minister proceeded to Win Thuza shop on Thumingala
street, Ward-7 South Okkalapa Township and inspected
sales of goods and left necessary instructions. 

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6. Industry-2 Minister inspects MIDB (Mandalay Branch)

Yangon, 29 July - President of Myanma Industrial
Development Bank Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin yesterday arrived at MIDB (Mandalay Branch) in
Chanayethazan Township in Mandalay and inspected
banking services.

Next, he proceeded to Industrial Training School
(Mandalay) in Aung-myaythazan Township and inspected
arrangements for opening of welding training course.
He also urged officials to test jeep cars assembled by
Mandalay Industrial Zone in accord with the standard
set.

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7. Transport Minister inspects construction works of
MPA, IWT

Yangon, 29 July - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, together with Deputy Minister U Pe Than,
this morning arrived at Botahtaung Jetty No 5 and 6 of
Myanma Port Authority and inspected tasks being
undertaken for beautifying of the jetty and gave
necessary instructions. They next went to Pansodan
(Dalla) Jetty and also inspected construction work.
Managing Director of the Inland Water Transport U Soe
Tint and officials reported on progress of work. 

Next, the minister and party proceeded to Ahlon
Shipyard of IWT and saw over renovations to the
Shipyard. Officials concerned reported on repairing
ships, strength of staff upgrading of docks and use of
electricity and fuel.

Afterwards, they arrived at Asia World Wharf in Ahlon
Township. At the meeting hall, responsible officials
briefed them on mooring of ships and progress of
construction work with the use of charts. The minister
attended to the needs and inspected construction site
at Ahlon Jetty No 3. 

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8. Leading Committee for Nutrition Week meets

Yangon, 29 July - Chairman of the Leading Committee
for Nutrition Week Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint
delivered an address at the meeting of Leading
Committee for Nutrition Week being held at the meeting
hall of the Ministry of Health on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha
street, Dagon Township this afternoon. At first,
Minister Dr Kyaw Myint made a speech on the occasion.

Next, Secretary of the Leading Committee for Nutrition
Week Director-General of Department of Health Dr Wan
Maung reported on work plan for nutrition week and
Joint-Secretary Director of Department of Health
(Public Health) Dr San Shwe Win reported on progress
of work. Afterwards, those present took part in the
discussion and passed resolutions.

After that, Minister Dr Kyaw Myint made a concluding
speech and the meeting came to a close.

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9. Myanmar, ROK hold business talks

Yangon, 29 July - The Union of Myanmar and the
Republic of Korea held a seminar on business, under
the arrangements of the Korean Embassy, at the Traders
Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here this morning.

At the seminar, Korean officials and Myanmar private
entrepreneurs discussed the products manufactured by
nine companies in Daegu, ROK. Mr Lee Kyun-woo, Korean
Ambassador to Myanmar, Korean Commercial Attache Mr
Choi Yoon-Tae and embassy staff observed the
discussions. 

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10. West-East Economic Corridor Development on 11-12
Aug

Yangon, 29 July - The Ninth Working Group Meeting on
the West-East Economic Corridor Development,
co-organized by the Ministry of Rail Transportation
and AMEICC (AEM-METI Economic and Industrial
Cooperation Committee) will be held at the Traders
Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road on 11 and 12 August.
Representatives of ASEAN Secretariat, ADB, METI,
UNIDO, UNESCAP, FAO, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR,
Singapore, Thailand and Myanmar will attend the
meeting.

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11. Coord meeting of Monitoring Committee for CCDAC 
    working groups held

Yangon, 29 July - The work coordination meeting of the
Monitoring Committee for Working Groups of the Central
Committee for Drug Abuse Control took place at
Headquarters of Myanmar Police Force here this
afternoon. 

At the meeting, Chairman of the monitoring committee
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung briefed those present on matters relating to New
Destiny Project including fund allotments and demands
by Progress of Border Areas and National Races
Development Work Committee during 2003-2004 fiscal
year and providing of rice and salt bags to the
farmers who gave up poppy cultivation in Lashio and
Laukkai regions in Shan State (North). 

Director of CCDAC Office Police Col Tin Maung Htay
reported on progress in implementation of resolutions
passed in the meeting held on 10 January. Next, the
chairmen of the working groups and those present also
reported on tasks being undertaken and future tasks.

The deputy minister made concluding remarks.

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