(1) Lawka Chantha Abhaya
Labha Muni Image crowded with devotees
YANGON, 17 May- Members of the Sangha, people and
tourists visited Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma
Hill in Insein Township today.
Stone sculptor Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara
Sayagyi U Taw Taw and SOD8 carried out the decoration work of the
Image. Employees of Public Works participated in the construction
and decoration of Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi in which the Image is kept
and southern and northern stairways and the retaining walls.
Greening and beautifying tasks are being carried out at northern
stairway and southern retaining wall. Similarly, preparatory tasks
for the garden are being undertaken at the plot south of Mindhamma
Hill.
Handicraft technicians U Ohn Tin and group and U
Hla Kyu and group decorated Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi. Wut
associations recited religious verses at the Image. Ministry of
Religious Affairs and Ministry of Information open book shops.
Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon (Central) opens the
souvenir shop Donations of well-wishers amounted to K 181,551,215
at the funds-raising unit of the Image on Mindhamma Hill from 5
August to this evening.
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(2) Press briefing on
Mongyun region of Wa peace group in eastern Shan State held
YANGON, 17 May -A Press briefing on Mongyun
region of Wa peace group in eastern Shan State was held at Tatmadaw
Guest House on Inya Road here this morning.
Officiating Head of Department of the Office of
Strategic Studies Lt-Col San Pwint said delegates to Ministerial
and Senior Officials Meetings of Signatory Countries to 1993
Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control in East Asia and
Pacific Region and local and foreign journalists visited Mongyun
region of Wa peace group in eastern Shan State on 13 May. The Press
briefing was to recount what Wa national race leaders said to
journalists of news agencies and periodicals who were not included
in the study team.
Lt-Col San Pwint briefed them on the background
history of the region, regional development undertakings,
implementation of the task to completely rid the entire Wa region
of narcotic drugs in 2005, success in cultivating seasonal and
perennial opium substitute crops in Mongyun region, the Thai
media's irresponsible accusations that Mongyun region was "a
stimulant pill production area," and the objective conditions of the
region which do not at all tally with the irresponsible
accusations.
He also said that the Wa national people have
extended invitations to everyone to visit any place in their region
at any time under the government's permission.
Deputy Chief of OSS Deputy Director of Defence
Service Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win
and Lt-Col San Pwint replied to queries raised by the journalists.
The journalists also viewed the map showing the
current situation of the recaptured Pachee outpost and the
documentaries on the planting of lychee in Wanhon region,
development projects in Lwehsansaw and Mongyun regions, reclaimed
land in, Mongyun region, paddy warehouses which Thailand accusingly
called drug refineries, the Mongyun Conference Hall which Thailand
accusingly called a five star hotel, the Mongyun Market which
Thailand accusingly called drug production department and the hydel
power station in Mongyun Township which Thailand accusingly called
a drug refinery.
Also present were Minister at the Prime
Minister's Office U Tin Win, Deputy Minister for Information
Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Brig-Gen. Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, heads of department of OSS and officials.
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(3) Commander inspects
tube-well and buildings of BEPSs
YANGON, 17 May - Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied
by departmental officials, inspected progress in sinking of a tube
well in Shindawgon Village. Patheingyi Township on 15 May
afternoon.
The commander then inspected buildings and area
of No 19 Basic Education Primary School in Shindawgon Village and
buildings of No 101 BEPS in Yway Su Village and fulfilled the
requirements of the schools.
Shwehtidaw
hoisted atop Razamuni Pagoda in Bokpyin
YANGON, 17 May-The enshrinement, Shwehtidaw
hoisting and consecration ceremony of Razamuni Pagoda was held on
Manizeya Hill in Bokpyin Township on 13 May morning.
Present were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Arcinnabhivamsa and Sayadaws, Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command
Brig-Gen. Aye Kyway, officials, well-wishers and local people.
The congregation took the Nine Precepts from
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Arcinnabhivamsa. Then, the commander and
officials offered Seinbudaw, Hngetmyat-nadaw, tiers of Shwehtidaw
and alms to Sayadaws.
The commander and party kept religious objects in
the reliquary and hoisted the Seinbudaw, the Hngetmyatnadaw and
tiers of Shwehtidaw atop the pagoda.
The commander then performed the rituals of
silver and golden showers to mark the success of the ceremony.
The pagoda and religious buildings were built at
a cost of K 23.65 million.
In the afternoon, the commander attended the
enshrinement ceremony of Atula Dipati Reclining Buddha Image on
Dhamma Rekkhita Hill in Bokpyin Township. Then, the commander and
party kept religious objects into the reliquary.
USDA basic computer
application course opens
YANGON, 17 May - Ayeyawady Division Union
Solidarity and Development Association opened Basic Computer
Application Course No 2/2001 at its office on 14 May morning.
Present were Chairman of Ayeyawady Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen
Thura Shwe Mann, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Tint Swe and senior
military officers, division-level departmental officials, members
of USDA, course instructors, trainees and guests.
The commander made a speech.
The commander also attended the opening ceremony
of the all-round development course for girls conducted by
Ayeyawady Division Working Committee for Women' s Affairs.
Next, the commander attended the meeting of
Myanma Agricultural Development Bank on assessment of work
performance in Ayeyawady Division in 2000 and 2001 and
implementation of the tasks to meet the target.
Manager of Ayeyawady Division of MADB U Maung
Maung Swe Thein reported on measures to be taken to meet the
target.
The commander attended to requirements.
Shan State
Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference held
YANGON, 17 May-The Shan State Traditional
Medicine Practitioners Conference was held at City Hall in
Taunggyi, Shan State (South), on 15 May afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Shan
State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Maung Bo, military officers, depart mental officials,
members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Working
Committee for Women's Affairs, Red Cross Brigade and traditional
medicine practitioners from 21 townships in Shan State (South).
Traditional medicine practitioner U Bo Gyi of
Pyilon Chantha Clinic chaired the conference.
The commander gave a speech.
Then, a general round of discussions followed.
The conference approved the four resolutions of
the representatives.
After the ceremony, the commander and party
viewed traditional medicines and raw materials displayed by
traditional clinics.
Fire
Fighting, Red Cross Training Courses conclude
YANGON, 17 May-The concluding ceremony of
Pre-Basic Fire Fighting Course of Khin-U and Ye-U Townships,
Auxiliary Fire Brigade Refresher Course of Taze Township and Basic
Red Cross Training Course was held in the. sports ground of Taze
Township, Shwebo District on 14 May morning.
Present were Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe
Win, division, district and township level departmental officials,
trainees and guests.
Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win made a speech.
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(4) Minister receives
foreign guests
YANGON, 17 May-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen.
Pyi Sone received Director Mr Mahesh Kumar of Mahesh Co Ltd,
Singapore at 9 am and Mr Gazi Shai Fullah of Lion Traders Co Ltd,
Bangladesh at 10 am at his office: on Strand Road, here today
separately.
Also present at the call were Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan, Director-General of Directorate of Trade U
Nyunt Aye and responsible officials from the ministry.
Meeting on
Myanmar-Laos border trade held in Kengtung
YANGON, 17 May-At the invitation of Minister for
Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone, a 15member delegation led by Minister
of Commerce and Tourism of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr
Phoumy Thipphavone arrived at Tachilek on May 14 to attend Meeting
on Myanmar-Laos Border Trade to be held in Kengtung.
They were welcomed there by Minister Brig-Gen.
Pyi Sone, Director-General of Border Trade Department U Nay Win,
Chairman of Tachilek District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col
Thet Naing Win, departmental heads and officials.
Then, Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone and Laotian
delegation left Tachilek and arrived in Kengtung at 11 am. There
the delegation met Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and
Development Council Commander of Triangle Command Maj-Gen Thein
Sein.
In the evening, the delegation visited Maha
Myatmuni Pagoda and Standing Buddha Image and made donations. They
also visited Cultural Mu seum and Thitdabin Hill.
The meeting was held at Kengtung on 15 May
morning, attended by Myanmar delegation led by Minister Brig-Gen.
Pyi Sone and Laotian delegation led by Mr Phoumy Thipphavone.
Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone said that it was the first ministerial
meeting held according to Memorandum of Understanding signed in
Vientiane during the goodwill visit of Vice-Chairman of the State
Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye in 2000. He also
spoke of bilateral border trade promotion. The Laotian Minister also
made a speech. Then, the two delegation discussed matters related
to progress of border trade; exhibition of bilateral trade fairs,
designating sites for trade
and others. In the evening, Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone hosted a
dinner in honour of the two delegations. Shan State Cultural Troupe
presented variety dances.
A ceremony to sign minutes of bilateral border
trade was held. Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone and the Laotian
Minister signed minutes and exchanged related documents.
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(5) Minister inspects
construction of bridges and roads in Rakhine State, Ayeyawady
Division
YANGON, 17 May-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen
Saw Tun, together with Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Myint Thein and
officials, inspected construction of Ma-I Bridge on Ma-I-Kyaukphyu
Road in Rakhine State on 14 May morning.
Deputy Superintending Engineer U Tin Htut
reported on the building of the bridge. The minister gave
instructions on timely completion of the bridge, the minimizing of
loss and wastage and systematic supervision work.
Then, the minister left there for Minkyaung Creek
Bridge by boat.
Ma-I Bridge, 940 feet long, is being built of
reinforced concrete and will be able to support 60 ton loads.
At the construction site of Minkyaung Creek
Bridge, Senior Engineer U Tin Soe reported on construction of the
approach road, the approach bridge and the main bridge and the
condition of construction materials and machinery.
The minister attended to requirements. Minkyaung
Creek Bridge, 1,900 feet long, is being built of reinforced
concrete and will be able to withstand 60-ton loads. The minister
and party left for Tanlwe Creek Bridge Project by car and spent the
night there.
On 15 May morning, the minister and party left
the project site and inspected Taungup-Okshitpin Road.
The minister and party arrived at the camp of
Backye Public Works Special Group-2.
On 16 May morning, the minister and party went to
the construction site of Backye-Yekyi-Ngathaingchaung-Kankalay Road.
Deputy Superintending Engineer U Soe Tin reported
on progress of construction work.
The minister gave instructions on the work.
The minister and party proceeded to the
construction site of Thegon Bridge No 1/79 on Yangon-Pathein-
Kyaukgon-Kankalay Road.
Pathein District Senior Engineer U Myint Thein
reported on construction of the foundation and approach roads of
the bridge. The minister called for timely completion of the
project.
Afterwards, the minister inspected repairs of
Kankalay-Kyaunggon-Nyaungdon Road and went to the project site of
Nyaungdon Road Special Group-4. Superintending Engineer of Ayeyawady
Division U Ye Myint Swe and officials re ported on repairs of
Kankalay-Nyaungdon Road, progress of construction work and
availability of construction materials. The minister called on the
officials to complete the project as soon as possible.
Minister presents cash to Good
Public Service Medals recipient personnel
YANGON, 17 May - A ceremony to present cash
awards to Good Public Service Medal recipient service personnel of
the Ministry of Religious Affairs was held in conjunction with the
ceremony to provide stipends for employees at Wizaya Mingala Dhamma
Thabin on KabaAye Hill yesterday.
Present were Minister for Religious Affairs U
Aung Khin, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Religious Affairs
Department, Pro-Rector (Admin) of the International Theravada
Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe, Deputy Director-General
U Chit Khin of RAD and officials. The minister presented cash to 10
personnel who were awarded Good Public Service Medals and K 620,800
as stipends to staff families. The ceremony ended with concluding
remarks by the minister.
Third
Meeting of AMEICC Working Group on SME/SI/RI-WG begins
YANGON, 17 May-The opening ceremony of the Third
Meeting of the AMEICC Working Group on SME/SI/RI-WG was held at the
Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road this morning.
Present were Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw,
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, heads of
department, Deputy Minister of Production State Ministry of
Cooperatives & SMEs Mr Iyan Muchtar Effendi of Indonesia, Director
of Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry MEIT Mr Kentaro Hayashi of
Japan, officials of the ASEAN Secretariat, representatives of Japan
Oversea Development Cooperation JODC and ASEAN countries and
guests. Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw made a speech.
After the opening ceremony, the meeting was held. The meeting
continues tomorrow.
Ancient pagodas in Meiktila
inspected
YANGON, 17 May - Deputy Minister for Culture U
Soe Nyunt, accompanied by Deputy Director-General of Department of
Archaeology (Upper Myanmar) U Tun Zaw, Deputy Director-General of
Department of Archaeology (Lower Myanmar) U Aung Kyaing, Rector of
University of Culture (Yangon) U Tin Soe and officials, arrived at
the guests house of No 99 Light Infantry Division in Meiktila on 15
May morning.
They were welcomed by Commander of No 99 LID
Brig-Gen. Htay Oo and officials.
The deputy minister inspected 75 pagodas in
Montaing Village, Meiktila in the afternoon. Director of Department
of Archaeology (Upper Myanmar) U Wai Lwin explained the renovation
of the pagodas. The deputy minister gave instructions to
officials.
The deputy minister inspected No 35 Shwetaunggyi
Pagoda and gave suggestions on renovation of seintaungpan, palepan
and wall painting at the pagoda.
Then, the deputy minister inspected. No 13
Shwebontha pagoda.
The deputy minister and party inspected ShweUmin
cave pagoda renovated by Commander Brig-Gen. Htay Oo and wife and
families of No 99 LID. The deputy minister gave instructions to
officials.
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(6) MNWCWA holds
coordination meeting
YANGON, 17 May- Myanmar National Working
Committee for Women's Affairs held the Meeting No 2/2001 at the
meeting hall of Social Welfare Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in
Mayangon Township this morning.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Myanmar
National Working Committee for Women's Affairs Deputy Minister for
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win,
Vice-Chairperson Prof Daw May May Yee, member Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
Advisers Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Cho Oo and advisers and
officials.
The chairman gave a speech.
Then, the vice-chairperson reported on the
project for holding the Myanmar Women's Day in the entire nation on
3 July 2001. Director of SWD U Khin Aung reported on tasks carried
out by the committee.
Next, heads of working groups for Education,
Health, Prevention of Violence Against Women and Rehabilitation,
Economy, Culture, Girls and .Adults, Environmental Conservation and
Information reported on matters related to their respective
sectors.
Those present took part in the discussions. Then,
the chairman gave the concluding remarks.
Mayor tours
Uto-Kyain region
YANGON, 17 May- Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, accompanied by officials,
inspected agricultural and livestock breeding tasks in Uto-Kyain
Region Agriculture and. Livestock Breeding Project area in Taikkyi
Township this morning.
The mayor arrived at the project area in
Intwingyi area where 1,000 acres of land are being reclaimed.
Officials reported on land reclamation and cultivation of monsoon
paddy in the farm land. The mayor gave instructions on construction
of rural development road to link Taikkyi-Kyain road with Takhwa and
Zigon villages, use of machinery and digging of feeder canals and
drainage in the reclaimed lands.
Then, the mayor inspected extended cultivation of
green gram and green pea on the reclaimed land.
Afterwards, the mayor proceeded to goat breeding
farm of Veterinary & Slaughterhouses Department and gave
instructions on extended breeding of goats, measures for prevention
of disease and cleanliness of the farm.
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(7) 14th UMEHL gem jade
sale
YANGON, 17 May - Ninety foreign merchants and 337
local traders inspected gem and jade lots at third day. sale of
Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited today. UMEHL Managing
Director Brig-Gen. Win Hlaing and members of the Board of
Directors attended the 14th sale of the Holdings. It is being held
at Gems Mart from 9 am to 5 p.m. daily till 20 May.
Minutes of
meeting on improvement of water supply system signed
YANGON, 1 7 May - A ceremony to sign the minutes
of the work coordination meeting on improvement of water supply
system in Yangon City, Mandalay City and the dry regions of Central
Myanmar was held at the City Hall this morning.
The meeting was organized by Yangon City
Development Committee, Mandalay City Development Committee,
Development Affairs Department and Japan International Cooperation
Agency Study Team Joint Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win made an
opening speech. Director-General of Development Affairs Department
Col Myo Myint, Head of Engineering Department (Water and
Sanitation) of MCDC U Tun Kyi and Mr Kazufumi Momose and Mr
Masayuki Taguchi of Japan International Cooperation Agency Study
Team spoke on the occasion.
Head of Engineering Department (Water and
Sanitation) of YCDC U Thaung Yin and Mr Kazufumi Momose signed the
minutes of the meeting on improvement of water supply system in
Yangon City.
Director-General Col Myo Myint, Head of
Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation) of MCDC U Tun Kyi and
Mr Masayuki Taguchi signed the minutes of the meeting on improvement
of water supply system in Mandalay City and dry regions of Central
Myanmar.
Then, they exchanged related documents. Also
present on the occasion were member of YCDC Col Tin Soe, Head of
Engineering Department (Building) of YCDC U Zaw Win and officials of
YCDC, MCDC, DAD and Japan International Cooperation Agency Study
Team.
Billboard hailing WVO
Conference erected
YANGON, 17 May-A ceremony to erect the billboard
hailing the War Veterans Organization Conference 2001 was held at
Mahabandoola Street, Pathein in Ayeyawady Division this morning.
It was attended by Chairman of Ayeyawady Division
WVO Secretary of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Sein Maung, Chairman of Pathein District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Maung Pyone, members of USDA,
division/district/town ship WVO members, members of Auxiliary Fire
Brigade, Red Cross Society and Myanmar National Working Committee
for Women's Affairs and local people totalling over 1500.
Lt-Col Sein Maung, Lt-Col Maung Pyone and
Secretary U Than Tun of the division USDA formally unveiled the
billboard and the ceremony came to a close.
Trainees of
Aviation Course visit Yangon
YANGON, 17 May- Trainees of Aviation Course for
New Generation from Toungoo, Namhsan and Meiktila camps,
co-organized by the Union Solidarity and Development Association
and Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, accompanied by officials of
the Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office and Toungoo, Namhsan and
Meiktika District and Township USDAs, visited Mingaladon Air Base
this morning. The trainees observed the building of aircraft and
its capabilities. Officials conducted them round the air base. The
trainees then viewed Yangon City by Tatmadaw aircraft. In the
afternoon, the trainees visited Myanma Radio and Television. Next,
they visited the
Defence Services Museum. In the evening, they visited Thaketa
Amusement Park.
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(8) Minister attends
Myanmar-China (Yunnan) goodwill women's volleyball tournament
YANGON, 17 May-The opening ceremony of
Myanmar-China (Yunnan) goodwill women's volleyball tournament was
held at National Indoor Stadium in Thuwunna this evening.
Present were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint,
Vice-Chairmen Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo and Director
of Medical Services Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han, panel of patrons
members of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, Ambassador of the
People' s Republic of China Mr Li Jinjun and embassy staff,
Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U
Thaung Htaik and officials, President of Myanmar Volleyball
Federation U Tun Myint Naing, officials of Defence Service
Volleyball Committee and guests.
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint,
Ambassador Mr Li linjun, the Director-General and the President of
MVF cordially greeted the athletes of Myanmar and China.
The athletes of Myanmar and China exchanged
commemorative pennants and flowers.
Then, the first match of goodwill tournament was
played.
The China (Yunnan) women' s volleyball team beat
Myanmar team with 25-11, 25-16 and 25-15.
The second match will be held on 19 May.
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(9) Stimulant pill
makers arrested
YANGON, 17 May- A combined team comprising
members of the local Tatmadawmen, local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched the house of
Aik Yee, 45, of Lunkyine Village in Haung Leit Village-tract,
Tachilek Township and found 6 kilos of stimulant powder, a
China-made modern machine used for production of stimulants pills,
26 moulds bearing the word "WY" and one motor in the basement under
the kitchen of the house, and a Toyota Corolla with number plate 7
Ka/ 9808 in the room of the house on 20 October evening.
The authorities also searched another house of
Aik Yee in San Sai (Lower) Ward and found his wife Daw Ei Kham, 41,
there and 2 packets of caffeine weighing 22 kilos in the basement of
the house. The Tachilek police station booked them under Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
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