(1) Tatmadaw has
tradition of ending internal strife and driving out foreign intruders
Remnants of internal strife
able to exist due to external involvement
YANGON, 11 May' The Graduation Parade of the 104th Intake of Defence
Services (Army) Officers Training School was held at the parade gound
of the training school in Bahtoo Tatmyo this morning.
On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Deputy Commander-in-Chief
of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye delivered
an address.
Also present on the occasion were Secretary-3 of the State Peace and
Development Council Adjutant- General Lt-Gen Win Myint, Commander-in-Chief
(Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Military
Affairs Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs
Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Military
Appointment-General Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, Judge Advocate-General Maj-Gen Thein
Soe, Defence Services Inspector-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung, Chief of Armed
Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint
Swe, directors of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen Aung Kyi, Brig-Gen
Kyi Win, Col Thein Tun, Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint, Col Tin Tun, Brig-Gen
Than Htay, Col Hla Tun, Commander of No 55 Light Infantry Division
Brig-Gen Sein Lin and senior military officers, parents of the graduate
cadets and guests.
The General inspected the cadet company and took the salute of the cadet
companies.
Then, on behalf of the Commander -in- Chief of Defence Services, The
General presented the Sword to Best Cadet Award winner Cadet Award
winner Cadet Myat Htoo.
General Maung Aye arrives
Bahtoo Tatmyo in Yaksauk
YANGON, 11 May-Vice Chairman of the Sate Peace and Deve10pment Council
Deputy Commander- in Chief of Defence services Commander-in-Chief
( Army) General Aye, accompanied by Secretary-3 and senior-Tatmadaw
officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's
Office and departmental officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft
for Kalaw, Shan State (South) yesterday afternoon. Then, General
.Maung Aye and party together with Commander Maj Gen Maung Bo left
there by helicopter for Bahtoo Tatmyo in Yaksauk Township.
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(2) Secretary-1 receives
representatives of Meetings of Ministers and Senior Officials of Signatory
Countries to MoU
YANGON, 11 May ' Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received State Secretary of Interior Ministry and
Secretary-General of the National Authority for Combating Drugs of
Cambodia Lt-Gen Em Sam An, Director-General of the National Narcotics Control
Commission (NNCC) of People's Republic of China Mr Yang Fengrui,
Minister to the President's Office of Lao PDR and Chairman of the
Lao National Commission for Drug Control & Supervision (LCDC) Mr Soubanh
Srithirath, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand Gen Thammarak
Isaran Kura, Vice-Minister of Vietnam National Committee on AIDS, Drugs
and Prostitution Control Pol Gen Le The Tiem, Representative of Regional
Centre for East Asia and the Pacific UNDCP Mr Sandro Calvani and Resident
Representative of UNDCP Mr Jean Luc Lemahieu who attended the Meetings
of Ministers and Senior Officials of the Signatory Countries to the
1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control at the Guest House
of the Ministry of Defence at 4 pm today.
Present also together with Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Chairman
of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home Affairs
Col Tin Hlaing, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister
for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Secretary of CCDAC Director-General
of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, Director-General
of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and member of CCDAC Head
of Department of the Office of Strategic Studies Col Kyaw Thein.
Secretary-1 receives Chairman
of Council of People's Attorneys of LPDR
YANGON, 11 May - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Chairman of Council of the People's Attorneys
Mr Khampane Philavong and party of Lao People's Democratic Republic
at the Guest House of the Ministry of Defence at 3 pm today.
Present together with Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Minister
for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and Director-General of Protocol Department
Thura U Aung Htet.
Jaya Transporter- 2 handed
over to Java Marine Lines
YANGON ,11 May- A ceremony to hand, over Java Transporter, 2 (60 -m)
built by Myanma Shipyard of Ministry of Transport for Java Marine
Limes Lines Ltd Singapore was held at Nanthida Jetty this morning, attended
by Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt.
Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, officials , managing
directors of the ministry, officials of Java Marine Lines Pte Ltd
and guest.First, Managing ;Director of Myanma Shipyard U Percy Maung
Maung and Mr B H Lau of Java Marine Lines Pte Ltd signed and exchanged
the documents. Myanma Shipyard and Java Marine Lines Pte Ltd signed
an agreement to build Jaya Transporter-l (50 -m), Jaya Tran,sporter-2
(60-mim) and Jaya Supply Transporter (56 m) for Java Marine Lines Pt Ltd.
Myanina Shipyard handed over the Jaya Transporter-1 in April 1999
and the Jaya supply Transporter (56 m)-in August 2000 to Jaya Marine
Lines -Pte Ltd respectively. The Jaya Transporter-2, is 63 meters long,
12 meters wide. Operated by a 22-member crew, the ship can load up
to, 940 tons of freight, and its two 540 hp engines can travel
up to 9.5 nautical miels per hour. Its draught is 2.5 is meters.
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(3) Secretary-1 addresses
opening ceremony of Ministerial Meeting of Signatory Countries to MoU
YANGON, 11 May - A ceremony to open the Ministerial Meeting of
the Signatory Countries Cambodia, China, Lao, Myanmar, Thailand and
Vietnam' to the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control
in East Asia and the Pacific Sub-region, hosted by Myanmar for the first
time and co-organized by UNDCP, was held at the Hotel Equatorial
on Alanpya Pagoda Road this morning, with an opening address by Secretary-1
of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were ministers, deputy ministers, Ambassadors
and officials of foreign missions from ASEAN member nations, resident representatives and officials
of UN agencies, officials of the State Peace and Development Council
and departmental heads, officials of social organizations, representatives
of UNDCP and delegates of the Ministerial Meeting of the Signatory Countries
to the 1993 MoU on Drug Control in East Asia and the Pacific Sub-region,
observers, Patron of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Sein Win,
President U Sao Kai Hpa and member correspondents, local and foreign
journalists and guests.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 said:
First of all, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for having the
opportunity to speak on this auspicious occasion of the opening ceremony of the MoU Six Nations
Ministerial Meeting.
In today's world, the political, economic and social fabrics of individual
nations as well as peace and stability of the various regions of the world face increasing threats
ranging from the illicit production, transportation and trafficking of narcotics drugs, to drug-related
crimes, and narco-terrorism, as well as from money laundering and
trans-border crimes committed by organized gangs.
Moreover, the phenomenon of drug addiction among youth is increasing
world-wide. This problem not only affects individual families but
also impacts directly or indirectly on the society as a whole.
The process of globalization as well as the advances made in information
and communication systems and networks mean that the world is growing
smaller. At the same time, it can be seen that these developments
have opened the door for the criminal elements to take advantage of these
conditions for their nefarious schemes.
The menace posed by narcotic drugs to the entire world cannot and must
not be underestimated. The problem of narcotic drugs is not confined
to any single nation. Nor can it be resolved by any one nation. On
the other hand, given the differences in political, economic, social, administrative,
judicial, cultural, traditions and religious conditions of countries,
the strategies and methods used by individual countries cannot be
identical. Each country must adopt the solution best suited to its own
conditions.
Since the narcotics problem is a trans-national issue, national initiatives
must be accompanied by international, regional and even sub-regional cooperation if our fight
against narcotic drugs is to be successful. We are gratified to note that the United Nations have taken
the lead in combating this menace to mankind. The importance of adhering
to and implementing of the various UN instruments on narcotics cannot
be overemphasized. Similarly, regional and sub-regional cooperation like
that of ASEAN, ASOD, AMMTC, ASEANAPOL, ASEAN PLUS CHINA as well as
vigorous implementation of MoU Sub-regional Action Plans are essential
for our task. Likewise, bilateral cooperation is also necessary.
Cooperation between nations must be based on mutual understanding, goodwill
and respect. At a time when the nations of the world are drawing
up and implementing the Global Programme of Action, the so-called certification
and decertification process does not serve anybody. Sometimes such actions
are undertaken after turning a blind eye to the nation's achievements
in antinarcotic endeavours. What is worse is that the decisions to
undertake such measures are based on political grounds or in disguise for
reasons to interfere in the internal affairs of other states. It is therefore
prime time that we replace such outmoded processes with practical
steps to increase international cooperation.
We in Myanmar are committed and determined in our fight against narcotic
drugs. We are undertaking this commitment as a national cause and
as well as a duty to the international community.
Myanmar is now in the process of implementing the 15-Year Narcotics
Elimination Plan starting from year 1999-2000. The objective of the
Plan is for the total elimination of cultivation, production and abuse
of narcotics in the whole country by the year 2014. We have now completed
the first 2 years of the Plan and the results have been most heartening.
It has been universally acknowledged that the cultivation and production
of opium in the country has fallen drastically, particularly in the last
two years. The seizures within the country and in the neighbouring countries
and in the region as well as the opium yield surveys jointly undertaken
with the United States have confirmed that Myanmar's endeavours have been
effective. We are very glad that in the course of your stay in our
country, you will be able to witness at first hand the true conditions
of narcotic suppression efforts as well as attend the ceremony for the
destruction of seized narcotic drugs.
Even as fight against opium-based narcotic drugs is attaining significant
success, a new menace has emerged in recent years. This is the threat posed by ATS, the Amphetamine-type-stimulants.
Previous to 1996, there were no cases of metamplhetamine stimulants
in Myanmar. However, since that year, our law enforcement personnel
began to make significant seizures of the drug. Investigations show that
the origins of the problem came from other countries and then spread
into Myanmar. The raw meterials, the precursor chemicals, the required
equipment and machinery, the producers, chemists and technicians as
well as the funds all came from outside the country.
We are very aware of the menace posed by the new drug. We are determined
to stop the spread of the stimulants and are taking vigourous actions
to suppress them. But our efforts alone is not enough since this
is a trans bordeer issue. It is of utmost importance to control the flow
of ephedrine, precursor chemicals and the equipment that can be use
in the production of the stimulants. Likewise, demand reduction measures
should also be implemented simultaneously. Making allegations and accusations
against each other will serve no useful purpose. We must get our act together
and work with each other if we are to achieve significant success
in combating this new enemy. On our part, I wish to assure that,
even as Myanmar is doing everything possible internally, we are ready to
cooperate with the neighbouring and regional countries in trying
to eliminate this threat.
In this regard, we in Myanmar attach great importance to the present
MoU Six-Nation Ministerial Meeting. The deliberations during the course of the Meeting will make
valuable contributions in strengthening the cooperation between our nations. Moreover, the signing
of the Protocol on Partnership as well as the Project Document on
Drug Control Advocacy and Capacity Strengthening in East represent
new measures to ensure the effectiveness of our cooperation. They will
surely impart new momentum for implementation of Sub-regional Action
Plan.
In conclusion, may I wish the Meeting every success and all of you a
most pleasant and enjoyable stay in our country. On behalf of Executive
Director Mr Pino Arlacchi of UNDCP, Representative of Bangkok- based Drug
Control in East Asia and the Pacific Sub-region Mr Sandro Calvani gave
a speech and the opening ceremony came to a close.
After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially met delegates.Then,
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt had documentary photo taken together
with representatives of UNDCP and Drug Control in East Asia
and the Pacific Sub-region and leaders of the six signatory countries to
the 1993 MoU on Drug Control in East Asia and the Pacific Sub-region.
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(4) Myanmar strongly
protests against intrusion and rocket attack by Thai military aircraft
YANGON, 11 May ' The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a strong protest
against the intrusion and rocket attack by Thai military aircraft
against Myanmar territory in Kayin State as well as in eastern Shan
State yesterday.
A Thai jet fighter, believed to be a F-16 fighter aircraft, flew over
Wawle, Thebawbo and Kyauket areas in Kayin State at about 9.20 am
at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet and fired five rockets. Two
of them exploded, one hit a cow shed in Kyauket area and another
hit the grain storage hut a few yards outside the Gawli village.
Both areas are about 500 yards from the border and well inside Myanmar
territory.
The second attack by a Thai fighter jet occurred at approximately 10.30
am in Mongyawn area in eastern Shan State. In this incident, one
rocket fired from the Thai jet fell near Lawsansaw village and the other
rocket exploded near the Hwai-aw creek. As a result of these air strikes,
six people including two children were slightly injured and three
cattle killed. Lawsansaw village is approximately 300 yards from the
border and the Hwai-aw creek is approximately two miles from the border.
With regard to these incidents, the Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Oum
Maolanon was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and handed a strong
protest note by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung
Win at 11 am today. The Deputy Minister also informed the Thai Ambassador
that the Myanmar reserved the right to take appropriate action to
protect its national sovereignty and territory integrity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a special briefing for the Heads
of Mission in Yangon, today at 1 pm in Wun Zin Min Yar Zar Hall,
at the ministry regarding the incident. Deputy Minister U Khin Maung
Win made a computer-assisted presentation on the situation and later answered
the questions raised by the diplomats. Afterwards, the diplomats
viewed the maps of the area with keen interest.
A similar briefing was held for military attaches of foreign embassies
at Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road at 1 pm.Military attaches led
by Acting Dean of the Military Attaches Military Attaché of Embassy
of Japan Col Hirofumi Yasu were present.General Staff Officer (Grade-1)
of Defence Service Intelligence Lt-Col Ngwe Tun clarified the incident.
Ministerial Meeting of the
Signatory Countries to 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control
held
YANGON, 11 May'Ministerial Meeting of the Signatory Countries of the
1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control organized Nations drug Control Programme,
hosted by Myanmar took place at Hotel Equatorial on Alan Pya Phaya
Road at 10 am today.
It was attended by representatives of UNDCP and drug control programmes
in sub region of East Asia and the Pacific, heads of delegations
of Signatory Countries of the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on
Drug Control; Lt-Gen Em Sam An Secretary General of National Authority
for Combating Drug of Cambodia, Mr Yang Fengrui Director-General
of NNCC of China, Gen Thammarak Isarangkura Chairman of Lao National
Commission for (L.C.D.C) of Laos, Col Tin Hlaing Chairman of CCDAC and
Minister for Home Affairs' of Myanmar, Gen Thammarak Isarangura Minister
to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Pol Gen Le The Tiem Vice-Minister
Vietnam National Committee on AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Control
of Vietnam, delegates and observers. First, Previous Chair of Ministerial
Meeting held in Vientiane in 1999 Minister to the President's Office Chairman
of Lao National Commission for Drug Control and Supervision ( L.C.D.C)
Thammarak Isarangkura extended greetings .
Then, delegates Head of Myanmar Delegation Chairman of CCDAC and
Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing as meeting Chairman.
Next, Col Tin Hlaing delivered an opening speech.
Afterwards, Chairman of the Senior Officials Committee (SOC). Meeting
Secretary of CCDAC Director- General of Myanmar Police Force
Police Maj-Gen Soe Win gave a summary report on the of its meeting
held from outco9 to 10 May 2001. Later the delegates of respective countries
and UNDCP made statements. Yangon Declaration and press Release were
approved. And timing and venue of the next SOC and Ministerial
Meeting were decided. Then, Delegation of respective countries and UNDCP
gave concluding remarks.
The meeting concluded with words of thanks by Head of Myanmar Delegation
Col Tin Hlaing.
Then, Project Document Singing Ceremony was held.The meetings of Ministers
and Senior Officials of the Signatory Countries to The 1993 Memorandum
of Understanding on Drug Control and High Level Bilateral Meetings
on Drug Control (HILB) were attended by 69 delegates of member countries,
head office of UNDCP and subregions, 12 observers, eight foreign
correspondents of AP, AFP, REUTERS, DAP and NHK news agencies, patron,
chairman and members of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club and local
and foreign journalists.Ministerial Meeting of the Signatory Countries
to the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control will
be held in Vietnam in 2003. Senior Officials Committee (SOC) Meeting
will be held in People's Republic of China in 2002.
In the evening, Chairman of CCDAC Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing hosted a dinner at
Karaweik Palace in honour of the delegates.
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(5) National Convention Convening
Commission meets
YANGON, 11 May-The National Convention Convening Commission held its
meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC this afternoon. Present at the
meeting were NCCC Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairman Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa and members. The National Convention Convening Work Committee and
National Convention Convening Management Committee reported matters pertaining
to the National Convention. The members of NCCC took part in the
discussions. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the chairman.
President of UMFCCI meets
Korean delegation
YANGON, 11 May-President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint, General Secretary U Zaw Min
Win and members of Central Executive Committee met a seven-member
delegation led by Mayor Mr Park Hyun-Yang of Inchon District, the Republic
of Korea at the Head Office of UMFCCI this morning. They discussed
matters related to promotion of bilateral trade, investment in industry
and exports.
Minister inspects construction
of Kanbawzathadi Palace
YANGON, 11 May- Minister for Culture U Win Sein, accompanied by Director-General
of Department of Archaeology U Nyunt Han, Director-General of Department
of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe and officials, arrived at re-construction
site of Kanbawzathadi Palace of King Bayintnaung in Bago this morning.
At the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer U Kyi Tun and officials reported
to the minister on progress of construction work and future tasks. The
minister gave instructions. The minister inspected bronze bells, bronze
scales and bronze weight of Konbaung Era. Assistant Director of Department
of Archaeology U Myat Swe conducted the minister round the site.
Minister U Win Sein inspected Myanma handicraft work at the work site and
gave instructions to officials.
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(6) Minister inspects construction
of Mandalay-Tagoung-Bhamo-Myitkyina Road
YANGON, 11 May- Minister for Construciton Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied
by officials, arrived at the construction site of Tanga Bridge on Mandalay-Madaya-Mogok
Road on 8 May. In the briefing hall, Deputy Superintending Engineer U Hsan
Win of Bridge Con- struction Special Group 14 reported on targets of the
work and progress of constructions tasks. The minister inspected Mandalay-Tagoung-Bhamo-Myitkyina
Road. At Twinnge Camp, Deputy Superintending Engineer U Win Maung of Bridge
Construction Special Group 14 and officials reported on progress of work
and future tasks. The minister and party headed for Tagoung Project Office
of Mandalay-Tagoung-Bhamo-Myitkyina Road. Officials reported on target
of Tagoung-Shweli (Nga-O) section and completion of construction tasks.
At Shweli Bridge (Nga-O) construction site, Deputy Superintending Engineer
U Hsan Win and officials reported on completion of the approach bridge
on Nga-O bank. Shweli Bridge (Nga-O) is located on andalay-Tagoung-Bhamo-Myitkyina
Road. Then, the minister inspected the road section of Mandalay-Tagoung-Bhamo-Myitkyina
Road in Shwegu Township. After hearing reports of officials, the minister
gave necessary instructions.
Workshop Demonstration on
the Philippines & Myanmar Dances held
YANGON, 11 May -The Workshop Demonstration on the Philippines &
Myanmar Dances, organized by University of Culture (Yangon) and the
Philippines Embassy, was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung
Street this afternoon.Present were Daw San Yon, wife of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of the Philippines Mrs Phoebe A Gomez,
officials and students.The Philippines cultural troupe and the Myanmar
dance troupe presented songs and dances.
Commander inspects cultivation,
livestock breeding tasks
YANGON, 11 May' Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected progress of work of vegetable cultivation
at Yangon Division Vegetables and Poultry Farming Special Zone near
Nyaunghnapin Village of Hmaw- by Township this afternoon.
The commander arrived at the zone at 3 pm and inspected the raising
of hens at the poultry farm.
In the briefing hall, the officials reported on vegetable cultivation
at the special zone-1, land preparations at the special zone-2 and
digging of fish ponds at the special zone-3.
Private entrepreneurs for agriculture and livestock breeding reported
on cultivation matters and livestock breeding tasks.
In response to the reports, the commander said that as the rainy season
falls at present, entrepreneurs who have obtained plots at Yangon
Division Vegetables and Poultry Farming Special Zones should carry out
agriculture and livestock breeding work with added momentum; Supervisory
Committee for Special Zones will provide assistance for the entrepreneurs;
and fish breeders are to dig the fish ponds at the zones as soon
as possible. The commander attended to their needs.
Then, the commander inspected cultivation of vegetables and poultry
farming.Afterwards, the commander inspected cultivation of vegetables
and preparation to grow vegetables in green houses being undertaken
by Aung Engineering Co Ltd.The commander left the special zone in the evening.
In the special zone, over 1,800 acres of land have been put under vegetables.
A total of 20,000 hens are being raised. In the region, 400 acres
of land were cleared to construct over 30 buildings. In the fish
breeding sector, 500 fish ponds will be dug soon.
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(7) Duty assigned to leaders
of Trachoma Control and Prevention of Blindness teams
YANGON, 11 May- A ceremony to assign duty to leaders of the group in
the Trachoma Control and Prevention of Blindness project was held
at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Health on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha
Road this afternoon, attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Also present were Deputy Minister Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, directors-general,
rectors and officials. The minister gave a speech. Then, the minister
presented duty assignments, operating microscopes, medical equipment and
medicines to eye specialists, leaders of the teams, who will implement
the Trachoma Control and Prevention of Blindness pro-ject in extended
township Kyaukpadaung, Gangaw, Myaing and Taungdwingyi.
The Ministry of Health started elimination for trachoma and blindness
in dry regions in 1964. At
present, five project areas were divided. Out of the townships where
out break of the diseases still remain by six per cent the six townships
were selected to extend the projects. There were 64 per cent of trachoma
and blind persons in local populace in middle area of the country about
40 years. As Trachoma Control and Prevention of Blindness projects
like an operation were carried out, outbreak of the disease infection
decreased down to 0.8 per cent. The ministry is implementing the projects
with added momentum to eliminate the disease at all.
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(8) Medicines for children
donated to MMCWA
YANGON, 11 May- A ceremony to donate medicines for children to Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held at the multi-purpose
hall of MMCWA at the corner of Thanthuma Road and Parami Road in
South Okkalapa Township at 10 am today. Present were Chairperson of MMCWA
Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
CEC members and wellwishers. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe accepted Kyat 2.8
million worth medicines for children donated by Managing Director Mr Sudhir
Gandhi of Mega Product Ltd and Kyat 2.8 million worth syrups for children
by Country Manager Mr Gilbert Tan of Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceutical
Co and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Chairperson
of MMWCA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks.
Mayor inspects agricultural,
livestock breeding tasks
YANGON, 11 May- Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor
U Ko Lay, accompanied by officials, inspected agricultural and livestock
breeding project tasks in Uto-Kyarin region in Taikkyi Township,
this morning. The mayor arrived at Intwingyi area of in Uto-Kyarin region.
Officials reported on extended reclamation of 1,000 farmland acres.
The mayor gave necessary instructions. On arrival at Kyontahmyin
Duck Farm, the mayor gave instructions on extended breeding from 21,000
to 30,000 ducks and sales of eggs at tax-free markets and urban markets
at the reasonable price. Then, the mayor inspected the Myodaw Farm
and construction of the recreation centre. Afterwards, the mayor inspected
construction of the building for Research Centre for Paddy, Vegetables
and Fruits, paving laterite on the entrance roads and left necessary
instructions.
Water supply programme for
rural areas discussed
YANGON, 11 May- A coordination meeting between officials of Development
Affairs Department led by Director-General Col Myo Myint and dry zone water
supply study team from Japan International Cooperation Agency was held
at Engineering Division of DAD, 245, Than-hlyetsun Road, Botahtaung Township,
this morning. Director-General Col Myo Myint adressed the meeting and explained
the functions and duties of DAD. Then, they discussed the water supply
work currently carried out in the dry zone and future programmes.
The DAD in collaboration with JICA is drawing up a master plan for supplying water to the villages in Mandalay and Magway Divisions and the
work will take eighteen months.
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(9) Stimulant tablets
seized in Tachilek
YANGON, 11 May-A combined team comprising local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, on 28 April, searched
room No 2 of building No C/92, Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Makaokham Ward, Tachilek,
Shan State (East), and arrested Ma Nan Sein and her daughter Ma Nan Wo
Thaung together with 390,000 stimulant tablets. Further investigation led
to the arrest of Ma Aye Aye Kyaing (a) Ma Nge who carried the drugs
with the use of a Van with Number plate 3 Kha/4699, and ownerless
74,000 stimulant pills at No 8 of building No 6/24, Fifth Street, Hsanhsai
(Low) Ward, Tachilek. Action was taken against Ma Nan Sein, daughter
of U Thein Aung of Lwemway Street, Ward 2, Pahlyan Village, Kengtung
Township, and her daughter Ma Nan Wo Thaung and Ma Aye Aye Ky aing (a)
Ma Nge, daughter of U Khin Kyaing of No 1/18, Bogyoke Street, Wankaung
Ward, Tachilek, under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Law.
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