( 1 ) Secretary-l
receives President of Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiran)
 Yangon, 21 Feb- Secretary-l
of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received President of Kansai
Economic Federation (Kankeiran) Mr Yoshihisa Akiyama and party at the Guest House of the
Ministry of Defence at 3 pm today.
Also present together with Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Minister for Industry-1 U
Aung Thaung Minister for Comrnerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win
Aung, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Khin Maung Win and Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet The guests
were accompanied by Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori.
Ceremony to mark centenary of Maha Gandayon Sayadaw Ashin
Janakabhivamsa held in Amarapura
Yangon, 21 Feb- A ceremony to mark the
centenary of Amarapura Maha Gandayon Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa was held in conjunction
with the meritsharing ceremony for newly built Chaw Myat Nwe Centenary three-storey
Kyaungdawgyi at the Kyaungdawgyi in Amarapura Township this morning.
On behalf of Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt,
member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint supplicated on religious
matters. Present on the occasion were the State Ovadacariya Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Joint Shwekyin Sasanabaing Maha Weikthuddayon Taikthit Zayamedani Waso Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Agghiya and members of the Sangha, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Commander
Brig-Gen Nay Win, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, local
authorities, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, wellwishers Dr Tha
Yin Myat-Daw Nwe Nwe Aye and family and lay persons.
Wellwishers Dr Tha Yin Myat, wife Daw Nwe Nwe Aye and daughter Chaw Su Myat formally
opened the Kyaungdawgyi.
Then, Commander Maj Gen Ye Myint unveiled
the stone inscription and sprinkled scented water on it. Afterwards, the ceremony to mark
the centenary of Maha Gandayon Sayadaw and merit-sharing ceremony followed.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Agghiya unveiled the picture- of Maha Gandayon Sayadaw. Lay persons
paid homage to the picture of the Sayadaw. Members of the Sangha also paid homage to the
picture of the Sayadaw. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Agghiya administered the Five Precepts. Members
of the Sangha recited parittas. Tipitakadhara Sayadaw of Maha Gandayon Kyaungtaik Ashin
Sumingala Linkara read out the biography and religious accomplishments of Maha Gandayon
Sayadaw.
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint supplicated on religious matters. In his supplication,
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint said he was pleased to pay respects to members of the Sangha
led by State Ovadacariya Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Joint Shwekyin Sasanbaing Waso
Sayadaw.
He said Amarapura Maha Gandayon Sayadaw was born in Thayaing village, wetlet Township
in Sagaing Division on 7 February 1900 and passed away on 27 December 1977 at the age of
78 and vasa 59.
He said . the Sayadaw wrote 63 treatises including "Future of the Sasana
(Religion)". In the book the Sayadaw pointed out some reforms of religious festivals,
donations, drafting of education plans for learning of Pali and urged members of the
Sangha to lead rural people for promotion of their level of knowledge, he said. The
Sayadaw also pointed out weakness and shortcomings of the present condition of Sasana and
the book was popular among learners and reading public, he added. The commander spoke on
giving lectures, compiling treatises, election of the second Sasanabaing of Snwekyin Gana
in 1337 ME and endeavours for unity among the members of the Sangha. The number of members
of the Sangha learning dhamma at Amarapura Maha Gandayon Kyaungtaik in creased to over
1,000.
Thus, in memory of their father the late Major Tha Din Gyi and under the patronage of
mother Daw Yin Yin May, son Dr Tha Yin Myat and wife Daw Nwe Nwe Aye and daughter Chaw Su
Myat of 192, Ingyin Myaing Street, Thuwunna, Yangon, donated
over K 150 million to build the three-story kyaungdawgyi. Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt laid the corner stone on 10 November 1999 to build the Kyaungdawgyi. The commander
then wished for the promotion, propagation and perpetuation of the Sasana, saying the
State Peace and Development Council has made a firm resolution for the soonest emergence
of a new, peaceful, modem and developed nation.
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( 2 ) Rules for Armed Forces Day
painting and sculpture competitions
Yangon, 21 Feb- The Painting and Sculpture Competitions Sub-Committee under the Poetry
and Arts Competitions Organizing Work Committee today issued rules and regulations for
painting and sculpture competitions to be held in hailing the 56th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day.
The painting competition is categorised into six divisions pre-primary school, primary
school (kindergarten, first and second standards), primary school (third and fourth
standards), middle school (from fifth to eighth standards), high school (ninth and tenth
standards, technical and agricultural high schools), and open division.
In sculpture competition, there will be open division only in two genres wood and
plaster. The entries for the. preprimary and basic education level painting must be 15 by
20 inches while entries for the open level painting must be 20 by 30 inches. Two passport
size photos are to be attached to the entries. The entries for sculpture competition
should not be bigger than 36 inches in high and 24 inches in circumference, and must not
be the entries of previous years' shows and competitions. Any title can be chosen for the
works.
The entrant must inscribe his or her name, National Registration Card number, date of
birth, father's name, occupation and address at the bottom. All entries must be based on
the 12 national objectives, the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day objectives, and the 12
fine traditions of the Tatmadaw. All entries (open division) are to be sent to U Tin Maung
Lwin, Head of Arts Department, University of Culture, not later than 5 March or Tatmadaw
Convention Centre on U Wisara Road from 1 to 5 March. All entries (other division) are to
be sent to U Thaung Shwe, Director of Education Planning and Training Department,
Sixstorey Complex Building, not later than 16 February 2001. Then, Dr Tha Yin Myat
explained the purpose of donating the building. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and wife, the
mayor and wife, the deputy commander and wife and Dr Tha Yin Myat and family and
wellwishers presented offertories to Sayadaws. Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Maha
Dhamma-kahtika Bahujana Hitadhara Ashin Indalabhivamsa delivered a sermon. The
congregation shared the merits gained. The commander and the donor family offered "
soon " to Sayadaws.
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( 3 ) Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin
meets German guests
Yangon, 21 Feb-Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met
President of Myanmar Friendship Association Dr Christian Runge and his wife at his office
this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General U Khin Maung Latt, Managing Director U Kyi Tun
and officials and General Manager of Bayview Hotel Mr Oliver E Soe Thet.
UMFCCI, meets Japanese guests
Yangon, 21 Feb-Discussions economic ma between Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce & Industry and Japan Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) were held at
Traders Hotel here at noon today. It was attended by Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Adviser to UMFCCI Dr Kyaw Htin,
Vice-Presidents U Htein Win and U Win Aung, General Secretary U Zaw Min Win, President of
Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) Mr Yoshihisa Akiyama and 37 members, President of
Japan Chamber of Commerce (Yangon) Mr Shigeki Ura and members, Managing Director of JETRO
(Yangon) Mr Yoshihiro Araki and others. Minister Brig-Gen Abel made an opening speech.
Then, Vice-President U Htein Win and President Mr Yoshihisa Akiyama extended greetings.
Next, UMFCCI CEC member U Way Phoe presented the paper on Business Opportunities in
Myanmar. Afterwards, Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) hosted a working lunch. A
general round of discussions was made over lunch.
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( 4 ) Cruiseliner
MV Crystal Symphony arrives
 
Yangon, 21 Feb-Cruiseliner MV Crystal Symphony carrying 643 tourists arrived at Thilawa
Jetty here this evening under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, the
Ministry of Transport and Myanmar Voyages International Tourism Co Ltd. Deputy Minister
for Transport U Pe Than, Managing Director of Myanma Port Authority U Thein Htay and
officials gave close supervision to the boat. The cruiser with 238 metres in length,
51,044 deadweight-ton and 7.6 metre-draught is the biggest among those that have ever
arrived in Myanmar. The majority of the tourists are Americans, and some of them visited
the Shwedagon Pagoda while the rest visited Bagan and Mandalay by a special flight. On 22
February morning, the tourists will tour Bago and downtown Yangon. The boat will leave
here at 1.30 pm on 22 February.
President of Kansai Economic Federation of Japan arrives
Yangon, 21 Feb-The members of Kansai Economic Federation of Japan led by President Mr
Yoshihisa Akiyama arrived here by air this evening. They were welcomed at Yangon Airport
by officials of the Ministry of Commerce, Vice-President of Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Htein Win and officials.
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( 5 ) National Convention Convening Commission meets
Yangon, 21 Feb-National Convention
Convening Commission held a meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC Office at 2 pm today.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairmen Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, and commission members. National Convention Convening Work
Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters
relating to National Convention. Members of the Commission took part in the discussions.
Afterwards, the meeting ended with concluding remarks by Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.
Sixth Meeting of Health Secretaries of Countries of WHO South
East Asia Region concludes
Yangon, 21 Feb-The Sixth Meeting of Health Secretaries of the Countries of WHO South
East Asia Region continued for the third day at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road this
morning. Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint chaired the meeting. The
meeting ended with concluding remarks by Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and
Director of South East Asia Region Dr Uton Muchtar Rafei.
Observance of International Women's Day
coordinated
 Yangon, 21 Feb-Under the organization of
Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs (MNWCWA), a coordination meeting to
commemorate International Women's Day, which falls on 8 March 2001, was held at Bogyoke
Aung San Hall of Social Welfare Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here this morning.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson of Leading Committee for Organizing the
International Women's Day Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Vice-Chairperson Professor Dr Daw May May
Yee and members, advisers, members of Working Committee and Sub-committees and officials
of SWD.
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe made an opening address
on the occasion. The leaders of various sub-committees reported on progress of work for
observing the International Women's Day ceremony. Then, all-round discussions followed.
The meeting came to a close with concluding remarks by Chairperson of the Leading
Committee for Organizing the International Women's Day Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe.
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( 6 ) Htidaw hoisting ceremony for
Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda coordinated
Yangon, 21 Feb - A coordination meeting of
Work Committee and Sub-committees for All-round renovation and Htidaw hoisting of
Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda was held at the meeting hall of Union Solidarity and Development
Association Office yesterday morning. Present were Deputy Minister for Home Affairs
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko,
Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Director-General of Religious
Affairs Dr Myo Myint. Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo, the Deputy
Director-General of Myanma Radio and Television and others. Deputy Minister for Religious
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko made a speech. Then, Chairman of Finance Committee Deputy
Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung explained their work.
Deputy Vice-Chairman of Work Committee Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi
Hla Nge reported to the meeting on preparation work for Shwethingan offering ceremony. The
meeting ended with concluding remarks by the chairman. Then, the deputy ministers and
party paid homage to Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Pannacipa. Afterwards, well-wishers presented cash and gold to Deputy Ministers. The
deputy ministers shared the merits. Bhaddanta Panacipa explained the Seinbudaw,
Hnetmyatnadaw and Shwehtidaw. Then, the deputy ministers and party arrived Kyaikhtiyoe
pagoda and inspected preparation works for Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony and Shwethingan
offering ceremony at the pagoda. Then, the deputy ministers and party paid homage to
Kyaikhtiyoe Taungpaw Kyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannawa.
Sayadaw Ashin Nanissara leaves for ROK
Yangon, 21 Feb-Chancellor of Thidagu World Buddhist University on Sagaing Hill Honorary
Professor of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Agga Maaha Saddhammajotikadhaja Maha Dhammakathika Bahu-janahitadhara Ashin
„anissara left here for the Republic of Korea by air this evening to carry out
missionary work there. The Sayadaw was seen off at Yangon International Airport by
Pro-Rector (Admin) of ITBMU Dr Hla Pe, Professor U Maung Maung Lay and officials and lay
disciples.
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( 7 ) Minister inspects construction site of Lagunpyin
Reservoir
Yangon, 21 Feb - Minister for Agriculture
and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied by departmental officials, arrived at
construction site of Lagunpyin Reservoir constructed by Yangon Division Irrigation
Department at the border line of Yangon and Bago Divisions this morning. At the briefing
hall, Director-General of Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win and officials reported to
the minister on work done and work being carried out and storage of water at the
reservoir. Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave suggestions.
The minister inspected construction of outlet conduit pipe, diaphragm wall and sample
of soil, construction of the main reservoir and spillway. The minister and party proceeded
to summer paddy special zone in Thanatpin Township. Managing Director of Myanma
Agriculture Service U Tun Than and Bago Division Manager U Hla Myo conducted the minister
round the construction site. The minister then inspected summer paddy plantation of U
Kyawt Shwe and U Aung Maung. The minister and party went to construction site of Paing
Kyone sluice gate constructed by Irrigation Department Construction Group No 6 in Kawa
Township. Officials reported to the minister on construction project. The minister
inspected construction of the sluice gate. In the afternoon, the minister and party met
farmers at Samart Village in Khayan Township. The Minster then inspected pedi shwewa
plantations in Kayin Seik Village in Thanlyin Township and gave suggestions.
Medal recipients honoured
Yangon, 21 Feb-A ceremony to honour titles and Good Public Service Medal recipients of
Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs for 2001
was held at the meeting hall of Development Affairs Department on Thanhlyetson Street in
Botahtaung Township this afternoon, attended by Minister Col Thein Nyunt. The minister
presented gifts to those who were awarded titles. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun
presented gifts to those who were awarded Good Public Service Medals. On behalf of the
medal recipients, Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Myint Swe of Department for Development
of Border Areas and National Races spoke words of thanks.
Health Minister inspects new hospital in Nyaungdon
Yangon, 21 Feb-Minister for Health Maj-Gen
Ket Sein, accompanied by officials, inspected the work done and installation of machinery
of Sarmalauk Village 25-Bed hospital in Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyawady Division this
morning. He inspected the installation of hospital equipment and arrangements for power
supply of the hospital donated by Myanmar Known You Seed Co Ltd. Then, he inspected the
operating theatre delivery room, outpatient department, X-ray room, laboratory, ECG room,
halls and bathrooms and gave necessary instructions. He also inspected staff quarters and
hostels and gave instructions on effective treatment and cleanliness of the hospital.
Minister inspects construction of Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge No 2
Yangon, 21 Feb- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by officials of
the Public Works, arrived at the construction site of Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge No 2 this
afternoon. At the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer of Bridge Construction Group No 1
U Myint Lwin reported to the minister on progress of work, future tasks and collection of
construction material. The minister gave necessary instructions to officials.
Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge No 2 has 12 approach piers and one approach structure on the bank
of Yangon and 14 approach piers and one approach structure on the bank of Thanlyin and
totalling 19 piers in the centre of the bridge. The bridge, 4,540.foot long has a 72-foot
wide six-lane motorway and six-foot pedestrian lanes on either side. The reinforced
concrete bridge can withstand 60-ton loads.
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) Commander inspects Psychiatric Hospital Project in Amarapura
Yangon, 21 Feb-Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by departmental officials, inspected
construction site for Psychiatric Hospital (25-Bed) on Myitnge-Htonebo Road in Amarapura
Township in Mandalay Division on 18 February morning. The Commander heard reports on
construction of the hospital by Head of Mandalay Division Health Department U Thein Tun
and gave instructions. Then, the Commander paid obeisance to Naya Kyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Maydiyabhivamsa at Dakkhina Rama Phayagyi Kyaungtaik in Chanmyathazi Township and offered
alms to the Sayadaw.
On 19 February morning, the Commander attended the third-fourth monthly coordination
meeting of Mandalay Division Police Force held at Aung San hall of Division Police
Commander's Office. After leaving instructions there, the Commander attended the
coordination meeting of bank managers of Myanma Economic Bank (Upper Myanmar) held at
Mandalay City Hall. The Commander and Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein
delivered opening speeches. Afterwards, the Commander together with Minister for Education
U Than Aung and departmental officials attended the ceremony to hand over the new
buildings of No 22 BEMS, Pyigyitagon Township and No 45 BEPS, Kinbat Village in Amarapura
Township donated by wellwishers in the afternoon. The Commander and the Minister formally
opened Thazin building of No 22 BEMS in Pyigyitagon Township and gave speeches.
Owner of UE Tiger Head Cement Factory Daw Khin Yee explained the donation, and handed
over the documents related to the building to the director-general of No 2 Basic Education
Department. The Commander, the Minister and Donor Daw Tin Tin formally opened two new
school buildings of No 45, BEPS, Kinbat Village Amarapura Township. The director-general
of No 2 Basic Education Department accepted the documents related to the buildings. Thazin
two-storey building of No 22 BEMS in Pyigyitagon Township worth K 4.6 millions was donated
by Daw Khin Yee, UE Tiger Head Cement factory. A building of No 45, BEPS, Kinbat Village
in Amarapura Township worth K 1.4 million was donated by Daw Tin Tin and family of Maha
Aungmyae Township, and another building worth K 1.2 million by local people and
wellwishers from Mandalay.
Third four-monthly coord meeting of Kayah State Development
Committee held
Yangon, 21 Feb-The Kayah State Development Committee held its third four-monthly
coordination meeting at the town hall of Loikaw on 17 February morning. Present at the
meeting were Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing
and members, the chairmen of District/Township Peace and Development Councils and members,
the director of Kayah State Development Committee, executives of the Township Development
Committee, engineers in charge and staff. Chairman Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing made a speech.
Director U Win Maung and Chief Engineer U Thein reported on work done in the third
four-month period and directions by superiors. Then, the executive officers of Loikaw,
Shadaw, Dimawhso, Pruhso, Bawlake, Mesai and Pasawng Township Development Committees
reported on work done and needs regionwise. The meeting came to a close with concluding
remarks by the director of Kayah State Development Committee.
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) 23rd ISD Golf Championship continues
Yangon, 21 Feb-The 23rd Inter-State/Division Golf Championship co-organized by Sports
and Physical Education Department and Myanmar Golf Federation and sponsored by Isuzu
Motors Ltd, Japan continued for the second day at Yangon Golf Club in Danyingon this
morning. After the second round, Aung Aung Kyaw of Mandalay Division was leading with 150
(73+77), and the runner-up was Thein Zaw Myint of Yangon Division with 152 (72+80) in the
men's individual scratch event. Myat Htut Lwin and Aung San Win of Yangon Division and
Than Naing of Bago Division tied at the third place with 153 each. Yangon Division was
leading with 458 strokes, followed by Mandalay Division with 465 and Champion Bago
Division with 468 in the team scratch event. Shan State (South) was leading with 405
strokes, followed by Sagaing Division with 414 and Mandalay Division with 417 in the team
handicap event. Bow Aung of Shan State (South) was leading with 133 strokes, and the
runner-up was Yin Aung Latt of Shan State (South) with 135 and Aung Win of Sagaing
Division with 136 in the men's individual handicap event. The championship continues
tomorrow.
575 stimulants tablets seized in Kamayut
Yangon, 21 Feb-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on tip-off, searched two men at the corner of Thanlyin Street
and Chindwin Street, Ward 10, Kamayut Township on 26 January 2001. The authorities found
575 stimulant tablets on Tun Moe (a) Tin Htut, son of U Ohn Maung of 62, Third Floor,
Myaynigon Market Street, Sangyoung Township and Tin Maung Oo, son of U Khin Maung Than of
100, Bogyoke Street, Ward 4, Mongkai, Shan State (South). Action was taken against the two
in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law.
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