( 1 ) State
Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to UK
Yangon, 20 April— Senior
General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the
United Kingdom, on the occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday which falls on 21 April
2001.
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( 2 ) Senior General Than Shwe inspects world’s largest 45.06-mme pearl
Yangon, 20 April —
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Senior General Than Shwe inspected the world’s largest natural pearl at the hall of
the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), the Ministry of Defence, at 1.30 pm today.
Found on the seabed at Mukkalauk pearl
oyster ex-ploration area north-west of Zadetgyi Island in Kawthoung Township, Taninthayi
Division, the pearl is 6.2 cm in length, 5.3 cm in width and three cm in height, exceeding
the measurements of the Hope Pearl recorded as the world’s largest in the past.
 
The pearl’s weight is 45.06 mommes,
845 carats, 169 grams and 929.50 yatis. According to Gemological Institute of America, the
Hope Pearl found in about 1800, was 5.71 cm in length and
90 grams in weight.
The silvery pearl was found in an oyster
of Pinctada Maxima species.Myanmar Andaman Pearl Co Ltd found the pearl on 18 April in the
pearl oyster exploration area and handed it over to the State. The company is working
under the profit-sharing agreement with Myanma Pearl Enterprise.
In addition to the pearl’s size, it
is also a rare, significant and quality gem, the find of which is auspicious news to the
State and the people.Senior General Than Shwe was accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, senior military
officers of the Ministry of Defence, Managing Director of MPE U Maung Toe, Managing
Director of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha and officials.
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( 3
) Secretary-1 receives DG of
Defence Intelligence Staff Division of Malaysia
Yangon, 20 April
— Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of the Office of
Strategic Studies and Director of Defence Services Intelligence Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received
Director General of Defence Intelligence Staff Division of Malaysia Lt-Gen Dato Azzuddin
Bin Ahmad and party at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 4 pm today.
Also present together with the
Secretary-1 was Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of
Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win.The guests were accompanied by Defence
Adviser of Malaysian Embassy Lt-Col Hj Harun Bin Hitam.
Secretary-1 receives Chairman of Board of Directors of Hitachi Ltd
Yangon, 20 April
—Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hitachi Ltd, Japan, Dr Tsutomu Kanai and party at
the Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 4.30 pm today.
Also present together with the Secretary-1
were Deputy Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung
Htet and officials.
Secretary-1
hosts dinner in honour of cultural troupe members from border areas
 
Yangon, 20
April— Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hosted a dinner
in honour of traditional cultural troupe members of Kachin, Kokang, Wa, Shan, Kayah,
Kayin, Mro, Chin and Naga national races from border areas — Putao region of Kachin
State, Kokang region and Wa region of Shan State (North), Ponpakyin region of Shan State
(East), Pankankaw region, Homein region of Shan State (South), Dimawhso region of Kayah
State, Haungtharaw region of Kayin State, northern part of Maungtaw region of Rakhine
State, Ridkhurda region and Mindat region of Chin State, Nanyun and Panhsaung regions of
Sagaing Division currently here for taking part in 1362 ME Maha Thingyan Festival
and for excursion, at Kandawgyi Karaweik Palace this evening.
Also present at the dinner were member of
the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers, deputy ministers, members of the
Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads and guests.At 6.45 pm, the
Secretary-1 arrived at the dinner and cordially met traditional cultural troupe members
from border areas.
First, the Secretary-1 delivered an
address. He said that the dinner is hosted in honour of the members of the national race
cultural troupes from border areas, who are currently here under the arrangement of the
Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs to meet
with one another at Myanma Traditional Maha Thingyan happily and peacefully.
The Union of Myanmar is home to over one
hundred national races. For years countable by the thousand, the national brethren have
been living in the Union through thick and thin and in amity, and due to topographical
conditions, their languages and traditions have differed from one another. However, all
the national brethren have been born of a family.
The government is striving to ensure the
further flowering of Union Spirit and the spirit of national solidarity, adopting the
attitude that as long as all the national brethren are bounded with amity, the Union will
exist.
In previous times, due to lack of peace
and difficult access in border areas, the national brethren had few occasions to meet with
one another. In the time of the incumbent government, measures have been taken to ensure
stability, peace and tranquillity of these areas and improvement of transport.
As the regions have become peaceful and
tranquil and the national brethren have more occasions to deal with one another, efforts
have been made to develop education, health and social sectors. As a result, the friendly
ties and amity among the national brethren have become stronger, and favourable conditions
have emerged in which the cultures and traditions they have preserved can be exchanged.
At this time, arrangements have thus been
made to enable the national brethren from various border areas to further cement the bond
of amity, to exchange their cultures and traditions and to further strengthen Union Spirit
and the spirit of national solidarity.
Arrangements have been made to enable them
to study development tasks of the nation and visit famous pagodas.
All the national brethren are required to
disseminate the knowledge they gained and work for the flourishing of Union Spirit when
they arrive back their native places.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all
the members of the national race cultural troupes to strive for the further cementing of
national solidarity and the flourishing of Union Spirit like the cultural deputation of
the State.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented
gifts to members of the cultural troupes of the national races.
Rawon girl Ma Janu of Putao region in
Kachin State spoke words of thanks, saying that as they got the opportunity to take part
in the Maha Thingyan water festival, they were able to study Myanmar cultural heritage and
to show their traditions and culture.
Thanks to the Central Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races chaired by Head of State Senior General
Than Shwe, the Work Committee, the subordinate committees at different levels and the
Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, towns as
well as villages in border areas are making progress with high momentum and the
development gap between them has become narrower and narrower.
The members of Karaweik Palace art troupe
entertained the guests with Myanmar traditional dances.
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( 4 ) Extended Breeding and Production of Meat & Fish
co-ordinated
Yangon, 20 April—The
Committee for Extended Breeding and Production of Meat and Fish, the Work Sub-Committee
and livestock breeding entrepreneurs held their work coordination meeting at the meeting
hall of Fisheries Department on Hsinmin Street in Ahlon Township this afteroon, attended
by Chairman of the Committee Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe,
and Vice-Chairman Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein.
The chairman and the vice-chairman gave
instructions.Deputy Director-General of Fisheries Department U Hla Win reported on
progress of work of Special Work Committee for Extended Breeding and Production of Prawn,
Committee member Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin on work being carried out for the project in Bago Division
and Director-General of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department U Maung Maung Nyunt
on work being carried out for breeding of RIR chicks with added momentum.
This was followed by a general round of
discussions.The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the chairman and the
vice-chairman.
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( 5 ) Display
plan of Narcotic Drug Elimination Museum coordinated
Yangon, 20 April—The
Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control held its work coordination meeting on display
programme of the Narcotic Drug Elimination Museum at the meeting hall of the museum on
Kyundaw Street in Kamayut Township this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Secretary of
CCDAC Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win and members of the
Exhibiting Committee and the Work Committee and departmental officials.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary of
CCDAC Director-General of Myanmar
Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win stressed the need to carry out the work in time so as
to display items at the museum splendidly and magnificently and on an international scale.
As Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt has already
given advice to officials, they should seek approval from their ministries to ensure a
standard exhibition.
He urged the officials concerned to
cooperate in their efforts to be able to open the museum on International Day Against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
This was followed by a general round of
discussions.The meeting came to a close with the concluding remarks by the Secretary of
CCDAC.
Development tasks of
Ngwe Hsaung beach inspected
Yangon, 20 April—Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Southwest Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, accompanied by
officials, arrived at the office of Pathein-Ngwe Hsaung motor road project being
implemented by Asia World Co Ltd in Pathein Township on 18 April. The officials reported
to the commander on the work done and plans to be carried out. Then, the commander
inspected progress of construction work along Seintaung-Ngwe Hsaung section.
Afterwards, the commander inspected the
sea prawn breeding farm of Yuzana Prawn Breeding Group at Alechaung region in Ngwe Hsaung
village. Then, he inspected construction of hotels along the beach and regional
development tasks in Ngwe Hsaung village and fulfilled the needs.
The commander inspected construction of the
seven-mile-long road linking Pho Maung Chaing village and Mile Post 25/2 on Pathien-Ngwe
Hsaung Road.
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( 6 ) Renovation of Phaungdaw Chekma Pagoda inspected
Yangon, 20
April—Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by officials, visited historic Phaung-daw
Chekma Pagoda in Leweon 19 April, inspected renovation work and donated K 50,000 to the
pagoda funds.
Afterwards, the commander inspected
construction of a two-storey building for the multimedia classroom of No 3 Basic Education
High School in Meikhtila and left instructions on construction work.
Summer courses opened
Yangon, 20 April-A ceremony to open computer course,
spoken English course, basic Buddhism course and hockey course, organized by Maternal and
Child Welfare Association of Defence Services Records Office, was held at the office this
morning. Present on the occasion were Commander of No 4 Military Region Commandant of
Defence Services Records Office Brig-Gen Myo Myint, Deputy Commandant Lt-Col Tin Ko Ko,
Chairperson of the Association wife of the commandant Dr Thi Thi Aye and executives, heads
of departments, wives of the officers and other ranks, course instructors, guests and
trainees. The commandant and the chairperson gave speeches before opening the courses.
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( 7 ) Planning Department holds coord meeting
Yangon, 20 April- A coordination meeting on accomplishment
of Planning Department for 2000-2001 of Ministry of National Planning and Economic
Development was held at the meeting hall of the Planing Department this morning, with an
address by Minister U Soe Tha. Also present were the director-general of Planning
Department, directors, heads of State and Division Planning Departments.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the
ministry carries out tasks on assessment of financial and economic development matters of
the State and region-wise and making it public at the end of every financial years; at
present, economic condition of 2000-2001 financial year is to be assessed and economic
condition of the nation and States and Divisions are to be issued. He urged heads of State
and Division Planning Departments not only to fully collect social and economic data in
their respective regions but also to study projects being implemented in region-wise.
Correct figures reflecting objective conditions of
districts and townships must be assessed and reported. Today, the State maintains its good
economic conditions and has enacted the third short-term five-year plan from 2001-2002 to
2005 to 2006 with a view to ensuring existence for development of the State; and personnel
of States and Divisions are to study the aims of the plan and to clarify the aims to
organizations concerned. Then, heads of State and Division Planning Departments reported
on tasks being undertaken in their respective regions. The minister attended to their
needs.
Mayor inspects agriculture,
livestock breeding tasks in Uto-Kyain
Yangon, 20 April- Chairman of Yangon City Development
Committee Mayor U Ko Lay inspected agriculture and livestock breeding tasks in the
Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Project in Uto-Kyain region of Taikkyi Township, Yangon
Division, this morning and gave necessary instructions. First, the mayor arrived at
construction site of golf resort at the Myodaw Farm and Recreation Centre and gave
instructions on timely completion of construction of the golf course before the arrival of
the rainy season, planting of shady and flowery trees in the golf course and nurturing of
the lawns.
Then, the mayor cordially met Ambassador of the People's
Republic of China Mr Li Jinjun and staff who were playing at the golf course. Afterwards,
the mayor inspected harvest of summer paddy with the use of combined harvesters at
Sabakaingtawyat region of the project area and gave instructions on prevention of loss and
wastage at the work site and effective use of heavy machinery to officials. Next, the
mayor inspected fish breeding ponds at Sabakaingtawyat region and gave instructions on
keeping a balance between feedstuff and growth rate of the fish and arrangements for
catching the fish according to schedule and selling it at markets in Yangon City at fair
price.
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( 8 ) Sports News
President of ASEAN Football
Federation arrives
Yangon, 20 April - The representatives of ASEAN Football
Federation arrived here by air today to attend the 8th Congress of ASEAN Football
Federation 2001 and the 6th Meeting of ASEAN Football Federation 2000-2001 to be held in
Yangon on 20 April. They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by officials.
President of ASEAN Football Federation Tengku Tan Sri Dato Seri Ahmad Rithauddeen of
Malaysia, Hon General Secretary Dato Paulmony Samuel of Malaysia, Assistant General
Secretary Mr Wind Sor Paul John of Malaysia, two representatives each of Lao People's
Democratic Republic,Êthe Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
Singapore and Cambodia, one representative of Indonesia and one representative of Brunei
arrived here today.
Basketball tourney to be held
Yangon, 20 April-Under the organization of Myanmar
Basketball Federation and Chinese Sports Association, Myanmar Chinese Merchants'
Championship Cup Basketball Tournament will be held here on a grand scale on 5 May. The
tournament comprises open division (men), open division (women) and junior division (men).
Those teams wishing to participate in the tourney may enlist at MBF Ph 552952 and Myanmar
Chinese Merchants Association of No 1-5, Shwedagon Pagoda Road Ph 246115 by 2 May.
14th Inter-State and Division
Tennis Tournament opens
Yangon, 20 April - Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint attended the opening ceremony of the 14th
Inter-State and Division Tennis Tournament at Aung San Stadium this morning. Also present
were officials of the Ministry of Sports, President of Myanmar Tennis Federation Police
Brig-Gen Zaw Win and EC members, patrons of Myanmar WomenÕs Sports Federation and
officials. Yangon Division menÕs and womenÕs teams returned championship shields to
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint. Then, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint made a speech
on the occasion and opened the tournament. Managing Director of Lin Thit Sar Trading Co
Ltd U Zaw Lin Maung presented K 200,000 to Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint for MTF.
Afterwards, President of MTF Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win presented 10 dozens of Tennis ball
for the tournament. Altogether 13 teams took part in the tournament due to be held which
continues till 26 April.
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( 9
) Over 4.48m stimulant tablets
seized in Lashio
Yangon, 20 April— A
combined group comprising members of local intelligence unit, Lashio Special Anti-Drug
Squad and Mandalay Special Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, discharged inspection
duty on the road from Nawnghkio to PyinOoLwin on 30 June 2000.
At 5.15 am, the authorities searched a
greenblue colour Dyna light truck with number plate Bha/5117 carrying drums of tar at
Bantbwe Village. They seized 4,486,000 pink colour stimulant tablets weighing 403.74 kilos
in the six drums out of 10 drums of tar.
Lashio No 1 Police Station filed Ye Myint
(a) Myo Myint, 43, son of U Haung Shin Pha of Koungkha Village, Kutkai Township; Bauk Lan,
29, son of U Jan Maw Gan of Ward 3, Hsenwi; Aung Par, 34, son of U De Lar who lives at the
corner of 62nd and 41st Streets in Mandalay; Twan Su Phar (a) Lauk Phar, 21, son of U Twan
Kay Lu of Tamoenye Village, Kutkai Township; and Yan Ta Yin, 45, son of U San Kyon of Ward
5 of Lashio under Sections 15/ 19 (A)/ 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance
Law.
On 20 March, 2001, Lashio District Court
sentenced Ye Myint (a) Myo Myint to 20 years’ imprisonment under Section 19 (A) and
Bauk Lan, Aung Phar, Twan Su Phar (a) Lauk Phar and Yan Ta Yin to 20 years’ each
under Sections 19 (A)/ 21 of the law.
Over 298,400 stimulant
tablets seized in Mandalay
Yangon, 20 April- A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, while waiting in the compound of No 12,
55th Street between Theikpan and 43rd Streets in Maha Aungmyay Township, Mandalay, on 2
April, nabbed drug trafficker Li Su Kyin, son of U Pin Wai of 322, Block 10, Shwebontha
Street in Ward 1, PyinOoLwin Township together with altogether 298,400 stimulant tablets.
According to his confession, the authorities nabbed Yan
Khwin Kyu (a) Thuza, daughter of U Yan Kyar Phu of 92, 32rd Street between 76th and 77th
Streets in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay, Soe Naing, son of U Mya Thaung of the bus
terminal of Pyigyi-Myetshin on 42rd Street in Maha Aungmyay Township, Mandalay, and Ban
Law Thang (a) Aung Win, son of U Thang Lon of No 32, 68th Street between 34th x 35th
Streets in Chanayethazan Township. Action is taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs
and Psy-chotropic Substances Law, it is learnt.
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