(1) Development Affairs Department builds 4,194.5 miles of roads in five-year period from fiscal 1996-97  to 2000-2001

Secretary-1 urges DAD staff to strive for public convenience, regional development

YANGON, 30 May-An annual work coordination meeting of Development Affairs Committees of
Development Affairs Department of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and  Development Affairs was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street this morning, with an  address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division  Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, the Chief  Justice, the Attorney-General, the Auditor-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training  Board, the Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Yangon Mayor, the deputy ministers,  officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments, resident  representatives of UNDP, UNICEF, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Bridge Asia  Japan, the director-general of Development Affairs Department, the deputy director-general, directors of  State and Division Development Affairs Committees, Deputy Superintending Engineers, Executive  Officers of 285 Township Development Affairs Committees and engineers.

The Secretary-1 said the State Peace and Development Council is making endeavours with added
momentum to keep abreast with the development of international community and to raise the living
standard of the people. In doing so, urban development and development affairs play an important role  and harmonious development of rural and urban regions is the prime requirement for emergence of a  peaceful modern and developed nation which is the national goal, he said.

Only when there is harmonious development and economic progress in all the regions in the Union will  quality of life of the national people improve. Such development will strengthen family spirit and the  Union Spirit among the national races, he added.

That was why, he said, the government systematically laid down development tasks in order to possess the  characteristics of a city in urban regions including Yangon and Mandalay. The government also carried  out the tasks to raise socio-economic life including public health, clean surroundings, secure transport,  business and recreation in peace, he said.

He said Yangon City Development Committee was formed under the supervision of the Chairman of the  State Peace and Development Council and Mandalay City Development Committee under the supervision  of the Prime Minister. In order to implement development tasks of all regions in the Union including  border areas except Yangon and Mandalay, duties were assigned to Development Affairs Department  under the Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, he said.

Therefore, he said, DAD undertakes the works of major cities, border areas and rural regions. The works  include development of towns and villages, narrowing the development gap between urban and rural regions, ensuring smooth transport to rural regions, safety production of goods, trade and recreation and peaceful social life. The tasks of DAD are great in volume and these noble tasks are undertaken for all walks of life at grassroots level, he said.

He said the executive officers and engineers-in-charge were assigned such noble duties and spoke of the  need for them to conscientiously discharge their duties for national development and high standard of  living of the people without worries.

Now there are 285 Township Development Affairs Committees and five development committees were  formed according to their significant conditions. State and Division Development Affairs Committees  were assigned duties to supervise those committees.

He said Development Affairs Committees are regional organizations which have to lay down plans in  conformity with the situation in the regions and carry out the tasks on self-reliance basis.

He said DACs established funds after collecting tax and revenues in the respective townships in accord  with rules and laws and carried out development tasks for the people. The regional committees undertake  the tasks depending on income. Only when there are much funds can the development tasks be implemented fully.

The Secretary-1 spoke of the need to fully collect the tax, to serve the interest of the people and to realize  the objectives and said collection of tax should not be a burden for the people.

He said income of DACs was about K 392 million in 1989-90 fiscal year and the income increased up to  K 4,626.85 million in 2000-2001. From 1989-90 to 2000-2001 the government provided K 1,495.97  million to small towns in far-flung areas that could not stand on their own income. Sibintharyayay Bank  Ltd was opened in 1996 and the bank provided profits gained from banking to low-income townships.  Now DACs has become self-funded organizations, he said.

According to the manpower, set-up, income and vehicles, DACs can now possess capacity to carry out the  tasks in their own way, he said.

The Secretary-1 said DAD is responsible for development of the regional situation based on the income.  Financial situation is important in implementing its task. Thus, correct and precise calculations are  required in implementing the tasks as targeted.

The department has given priority to implementing road, bridge and water supply projects in fiscal 2000- 2001. Roads and bridges linking towns and villages as well as between villages are being built for their rapid progress.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance, saying, "Village roads should be upgraded  for smooth and speedy arrival of rural goods to the towns. Coordinations should be made to upgrade the  roads linking villages and towns which were called district council roads in the past. Priority is to be given to laying down projects to renovate the rural roads phase by phase as development of village roads  will lead to economic, education and health progress of the rural people." Thus, the department should  uphold the guidance in implementing its tasks.

During the five-year period from fiscal 1996-97 to 2000-2001, the subordinate bodies of DAD have build  4,194.5 miles of roads, to which the department has provided K 2,840.571 million and the public, K  782.474 million. In the previous fiscal alone, the DAD subordinate bodies used K 1,217 million in  building 1,124 miles and five furlongs of roads.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given the following guidance for progress of the rural areas:

to ensure better and smooth transport for rural areas;

to implement rural water supply projects;

to promote the education standard of the rural people;

to enhance the rural health care projects; and

to develop the rural economy.

The task to build better and smooth transport for rural areas and rural water supply system concerns  directly with DAD and the other three tasks also depend on the success of DAD’s projects. Thus, the  department should strive with energetic efforts for the successful implementation of the tasks in accord  with the guidance.

The objective of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs is  "Rapid progress and moderinzation of towns and villages". A peaceful, modern and developed nation will  emerge only when there is proportionate progress among all the regions of Myanmar. Thus, the DAD staff  should strive from their respective sectors with national outlook in order to fully materialize the national  goal. In so doing they should seek the supervision of local authorities, cooperation of other departments  and participation of the local people.

As their everyday work is closely associated with the people of different strata of life, they should stay  away from acts that may cause public annoyance; and they should deal the people with respect to win  public cooperation.

They should work with goodwill to bring convenience to the people in every transport, trade and social  sectors. In this way they will gain full public support which may lead to rapid progress of their tasks.

Upholding the conviction that the degree of public satisfaction and progress they have made is the
indicator showing their accomplishments, they should always make work reviews for stage-by-stage
progress of their tasks.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged them to strive for progress of towns and villages to enable the nation  to get abreast of the international countries; to strive with zeal for socio-economic development of rural  areas and people while upholding the Head of State’s guidance; and to strive energetically with goodwill  for progress of the towns and villages, for uplifting of the living standards and socio-economic standards  of the people and ensuring a pleasant live for the public as a national duty.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected documentary photos on rural and bridges and measures undertaken  for water supply, scale models of Sanpya village, Thandaung hill station project, Lashio city hall,  Nyaunghnitpin and Kya-in region vegetable special zone and road construction project, modern  equipment used in seeking underground water and equipment for testing water quality at the National  Theatre.

Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt and  the director-general of Development Affairs Department explained the equipment.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected machinery and aids used in water supply, vehicles used in urban  development work and other machines and gave instructions.

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(2)  Asia World Port Terminal launched in Yangon

YANGON, 30 May - Asia World Port Terminal installed with modern cranes and machinery on 12.09- acre port area was opened in Ahlon Township, Yangon, this morning.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt unveiled the signboard of  the terminal, a joint-venture of Myanma Port Authority and Asia World Port Management Co Ltd.

Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe said a build operate and transfer contract was signed  between MPA and AWPM on 25 April 1996 to upgrade No 2 Ahlon Jetty. The jetty was commissioned  into service on 20 December 1997.

Another BOT agreement was reached between the two enterprises on 25 November 1998 to upgrade the  No 1 Ahlon Jetty situated next to the No 2 Jetty. Soft opening of the No 1 Jetty was held on 19 March  2000 and some sectors of the port services also started on that day.

Located in a 1.32-acre area plot, the No 2 Jetty upgraded by AWPM is 511 feet long. The No 1 Jetty  situated on a 10.77-acre plot is 651.5 feet long. Thus the total area of Asia World Port Terminal is 12.09  acres. Installed with modern cranes and machinery, the port will handle general cargo and containers.  The project is an accomplishment of AWPM, which is owned by national entrepreneurs.

In explaining the project with audio-visual aids, Managing Director of AWPM U Tun Myint Naing said at  a time when the government is promoting the private sector, it permitted the company to build the port  which is an infrastructure much needed in building a modern and developed nation. The amount of  investment is large in implementing the project. The port will be further developed to meet international  standard.

Managing Director of MPA U Thein Htay and U Tun Myint Naing formally opened the port. Mr Teo  Siong Seng, Managing Director of Pacific International Line Pte Ltd and Executive Chairman of  Advanced Container Line, also gave a speech. Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe formally launched  freight handling service.

Accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division  Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt-Gen. Tin Tun, ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General,  the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, diplomats of foreign missions in Yangon, officials of the State Peace  and Development Council Office, heads of department and others, the Secretary-1 inspected the port.

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(3) UMFCCI President receives guests

YANGON, 30 May-An eleven-member Yunnan Provincial Economic Studies Research delegation led by  Vice-Governor Mr Li Jia Shou of Xishaung Banna Prefecture, Yunnan, the people's Republic of China,  called on President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win  Myint at the hall of the federation this morning. They discussed matters related to mutual interest on  export and import, promoting tourism, border trade and investment between the two countries. Also  present at the call were Vice-Chairmen U Htain Win and U Win Aung, Secretary-General U Zaw Min  Win and central executive committee members.

National Convention Convening Commission meets

YANGON, 30 May- The National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the meeting  hall of NCCC this afternoon.  Present at the meeting were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice- Chairman Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and members.

Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin delivered a speech. The National Convention Convening Work Committee  and the National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters relating to the  National Convention. The members of NCCC took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with  concluding remarks by Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.

Myanmar delegation arrives back from Vietnam

YANGON, 30 May- A goodwill delegation led by Member of Central Executive Committee of Union  Solidarity and Development Association U Thein Sein arrived back here by air this evening after visiting  Hanoi of Vietnam at the invitation of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations VUFO. The  delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and Television, Managing  Director U Tin Kha of News and Periodicals Enterprise, Managing Director Col Myint Thein of Printing  and Publishing Enterprise, officials of the Ministry of Information and USDA Headquarters and families.  Members of the delegation Shan State (North) USDA Secretary U Aye Thaung and Kayin State USDA  Secretary U Saw Htar Lon also arrived back on the same flight.

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(4) Ambassador U Khin Maung Lay accredited to Maldives

YANGON, 31 May- The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar has appointed U Khin Maung Lay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union  of Myanmar to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, concurrently as Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Maldives.

Mayor inspects tax-free markets, vegetable farm

YANGON, 30 May-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay accompanied  by officials, inspected, Yankin tax-free market, Hanthawady model vegetable farm and Hanthawady tax- free market of YCDC and gave instructions and attended to the needs this morning. The mayor arrived at  Yankin tax-free market on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road where he was welcomed by Joint-Secretary of YCDC  U Kyi Win, Head of Markets Department U Soe Myint, Head of Production Department U Than Sein,  Joint-Head Maj Tin Pe and deputy heads and officials. He inspected rice shop of Myanmar Rice and Paddy  Wholesalers Association, grocery and vegetable shops.

He also inspected vegetable plantations at Hanthawady model vegetable farm of Parks and Playgrounds  Department. Officials concerned conducted him around the plantations. After leaving instructions there,  he proceeded to Hanthawady tax-free market and inspected the shops of the departments of YCDC,  ministries and private entrepreneurs. He also gave instructions and attended to the needs. Afterwards, he  attended the ceremony to present stipend to the children of the staff for academic year 2001-2002 at the  meeting hall-4 of the City Hall.

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(5) Minister inspects sugar mill, construction of dams in Bago Division

YANGON, 30 May- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied by
departmental officials, arrived at No 13 Sugar Mill (Okkan) in Taikkyi Township yesterday morning.

The factory manager reported on production and purchase of sugarcane.

The minister gave instructions on purchase of sugarcane to meet the target, extended cultivation of
sugarcane in the environs of the mill and boosting per-acre yield.  Managing Director of Myanma Sugar cane Enterprise U Myo Myint took part in the discussions.

Then, the minister met sugarcane growers, private entrepreneurs and personnel of the mill and gave
instructions on construction of sugar mills for development of local areas and economy progress of the  State, designation of special high yield sugarcane zones providing of assistance, extended cultivation of  sugarcane, boosting of per-acre yield and sugar production to meet the target.

In the afternoon, the minister and party proceeded to the construction site of Bawtin Dam Project in
Gyobingauk Township and inspected construction of the conduit, the tower, embankments and finishing  touches Director-General U Kyaw San Win of Irrigation Department reported irrigation system water and  digging of feeder canals.

The minister gave instructions on efforts for more of irrigated areas and timely completion of digging the  main canal and feeder canals.

Afterwards, the minister and party inspected construction of the supporting dam with heavy machinery  and the spillway. This morning, the minister arrived at Lagunbyin Dam and Alaini Dam Projects in  Thameegalay Village at the border of Yangon and Bago Divisions.

Director of Yangon Division Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein reported on completion of Lagunbyin  Dam across Alaini Creek and preparations for Alaini Dam. The minister then inspected completion of the  5,180 feet and 61 feet high main embankment of Lagunbyin Dam and the conduit built of reinforced  concrete. The dam will irrigate 22,000 acres of farmland and can be able to irrigate the double cropping  areas in Hlegu and Bago Townships.
 
CEC member tours Chin State, Sagaing Division

YANGON, 30 May- Member of Central Executive Committee of the Union Solidarity and Development  Association U Aung San arrived in Haka on 27 May and met secretaries and organizers of Mindat and  Falam Districts, Tonzang, Tiddim, Thantlang and Haka Township USDAs at Chin State Peace and  Development Council Office. Then, the CEC member accepted 4,749 membership applications of Tiddim,  Thantlang and Haka Township USDAs.

The CEC member gave necessary instructions and presented prizes of honour to Tonzang and Kanpetlet  Township USDAs for outstanding performance in organization. On 28 May, the CEC member gave  instructions on decoration work for Sasana Beikmandaw in Gandaw. The CEC member presented K 1.4  million donated by Ministry of Cooperatives to Chairman of the construction committee Maj Aung Thwin.

Afterwards, the CEC member met Gangaw District and Township authorities and local people to
coordinate self-reliance water supply in Gangaw.  CEC member U Aung San then attended the conclusion  of the basic computer course No 6 at Gangaw District USDA Office.

Yesterday morning, the CEC member attended the cash donation ceremony for construction of
Nyaunggan Basic Education High School on Htilin Township. After the ceremony, the CEC member  inspected construction of new school buildings.

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(6) Minister attends preliminary coordination meeting of DAD

YANGON, 30 May- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs  Col Thein Nyunt attended the preliminary coordination meeting of Development Affairs Department at  the central training school in Ward 51 in Dagon Myothit (North) Township yesterday morning.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Than Tun, directors-general of departments  under the ministry, engineers and officials.

The minister gave instructions on matters related to urban and rural development affairs tasks. Director- General Col Myo Myint of DAD reported on tasks implementation of DAD in 2000-2001 financial year.

Then, resource persons submitted papers to the meeting. The meeting approved the report on tasks
implementation of DAD in 2000-2001 and laid 15 future tasks.

Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin gave a supplementary report on engineering tasks related to development  affairs. Then, the minister gave the concluding remarks.

A total of 285 township development committees have constructed 165 miles of tarred roads, 19 miles and  4 furlongs of gravel roads, 5 miles and 5 furlongs of laterite roads, 3 miles and 3 furlongs of earth road  totalling 193 miles and 4 furlongs at a cost of K 754.88 million in urban areas and 58 miles and 4  furlongs of tarred roads, 385 miles and 7 furlongs of gravel roads, 252 miles and 4 furlongs of laterite  roads, 427 miles and 4 furlongs of earth road totalling 1,124 miles and 3 furlongs at a cost of K 1,217.45  million in 2001-2001 fiscal year.

The development committees have performed water supply matters for 252 townships at a cost of K 502.7  million in the previous financial year.
 
Donation ceremony in memory of late writer Daw San Lay (Ma San Lay-Domestic Science) held

YANGON, 30 May- The cash donation ceremony in memory of the second anniversary of the late writer  Daw San Lay (Ma San Lay-Domestic Science) was held at Mohnyin Meditation Centre at the corner of  Dhammazedi and Inyamyaing Roads in Bahan Township this morning.

Present on the occasion were Chairperson of Myanmar Matenal and Child Welfare Association Prof Daw  Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, CEC members, Chairman of Myanmar Writers  and Journalists Association U Hla Mying (Ko Hsaung) and guests.

Presiding Nayaka of the centre Bhaddanta Nanta administered the precepts. Then, provisions and ‘soon’  were offered to the Sayadaws.

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(7) Delegates arrive to attend Myanmar War Veterans Organization Conference (2001)

YANGON, 30 May- Delegates from States and Divisions to Myanmar War Veterans Organization
Conference (2001) arrived here by train at Yangon Railway Station today.

They were welcomed there by Chairman of Reception and Accommodation Sub-committee Minister for  Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein, members of Central Organizing Committee  Director-General of Immigration and National Registration Col Myo Myint, Chairman of Mingala  Taungnyunt Township Peace and Development Council U Hla Myint, Secretary U Tin Aye and members,  members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and War Veterans Organizations of  Mingala Taungnyunt, Pazundaung, Botahtaung and Kyauktada Townships.

Officials welcomed 44 delegates of Sagaing Division WVO led by Col Ye Htut (Retd), 22 delegates of  Shan State (North) led by Lt-Col Win Han (Retd) and 10 delegates of Shan State (South) led by Captain  Tin Aye (Retd) and accommodated them at the hostels.

Members of COC Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen. Win Sein and Director-General U Win Maw of  Agriculture Mechanization Department, Chairman of Yangon District Peace and Development Council  Lt-Col San Matu, USDA and WVO members, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade members welcomed  the delegates of Rakhine State and Shan State (East) at Yangon International Airport and accommodated  them at the hostels.

Similarly, the delegates of Kayin State led by Chairman of Kayin State WVO Supervisory Committee  Secretary of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Win Maung and the delegates led  by Chairman of Mon State WVO Supervisory Committee Secretary of Mon State Peace and Development  Council Lt-Col Aung Maw Maw arrived at Hlegu Township Peace and Development Council Office by  car this afternoon.

Officials welcomed the delegates and accommodated them at hostels in Mingaladon.

Likewise, delegates led by Chairman of Kayah State WVO Supervisory Committee Secretary of Kayah  State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Naing Win arrived at Hlegu Township Peace and  Development Council Office by car this morning. They were accommodated at the hostels.
 
Committee for Ensuring Victory in Sports holds coord meeting

YANGON, 30 May-The coordination meeting of the Committee for Ensuring Victory in Sports of
Yangon Division was held at Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Office this afternoon,  with an address by Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairmen of Division Peace and  Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than.

Also present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint and
members, chairmen of District Peace and Development Council, members of Division Sports and Physical  Education Committee, chairmen of Sub-committees and invited guests.

Secretary of the Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint acted as master of
ceremonies.  The commander delivered a speech and the officials reported preparations and requirements.   The commander attended to the needs and the meeting came to a close.

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(8) ISD taekwondo contest opened

YANGON, 30 May-A ceremony to open the Fifth Inter-State and Division Taekwondo Contest was held  at Aung San Stadium this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for  Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint. Also present were Director-General of Sports and Physical Education  Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, officials from Myanmar Taekwondo Federation, guests and  sports enthusiasts. Yangon Division (Men) and Ayeyawady Division (Women) teams which were  champions last year returned the championship shield to the minister who then opened the contest. A total  of 40 events took place in today's contests which will continue up to 1 June.
 
42 armed group members exchange arms for peace

YANGON, 30 May-The State Peace and Development Council, upholding Our Three Nain National  Causes, is striving for national reconsolidation for emergence of a new, modern and developed nation with  genuine goodwill.

Realizing the genuine goodwill and endeavours of the government, remnants of armed groups,
abandoning their destructive acts, which do not benefit the nation and the people, are continuously
exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups.

Deputy Administration officer U Auk Ton, Training In-Charge Law Moe, Pvts Shauk Yi San, Li Min  Htan, Wat Ka and Yan Wai Hai of MDA splinter group exchanged arms for peace together with one M-20  pistol and 11 rounds of ammunition, two Carbines, one M-22 rifle, one M-21 rifle, one pistol, four  magazines, six rounds of ammunition, five hand grenades, three walkie-talkies, Second Commanding  Officer Chein Chan, Pvts Htaung Kyi Chan, Chain Pha and Ar Lin of No 814 Battalion of MDA splinter  group together with two carbines, one M-21 rifle, one 4.6 pistol, three magazines and four rounds of  ammunition at North-East Command; Pvt San Karan of SURA group together with one M-16 rifle, one  magazine and five rounds of ammunition at Eastern Command; Platoon Commander Aik Po, Pvts Kya  Ke, Kya Se, Pa Yi, Kya Pha and Kya La of Lahu armed group together with one 32-V browning pistol,  one carbine, one M-22 rifle, four magazines and 72 rounds of ammunition at Triangle Region Command;  Thamankya U Tejaniya (a) U Nanda Bo (a) Zaw Naing Tun (a) Zaw Meik Latt of KNU armed group, Sgt  Saw Tin Tun of No 5 Battalion and Win Maung of No 21 Battalion under No 7 Brigade at South-East  Command; Pvts Shwe Kyidan, Lum Bo, Mya Shwe (a) Saw Damya, Saw Hla Htoo (a) Saw Shwe Hla, Saw
Maung Htoo, Sein Thaung, Saw Kyawt Pe, hard cores Saw Sa Laik, Saw Sa Han and Saw Ladi (a) Saw  Phone Saw of No 11 Battalion of KNU together with two hand grenades, one long-barrel gun and two  rounds of ammunition, Pvt Pha Ni (a) Khauing Law of No 10 Battalion and wife Daw The Ni, daughters  Ma Than Yan, L Pwe Nay and L Lu Phaw, sons Htwe Law and Saw Pyaw Lay of No 10 Battalion together  with one long-barrel gun and one round of ammunition, Pvts Ai Kyu (a) Than Naing and Tin Win of  Muslims armed group, Saw See Ko and Saw Kai Gyi (a) Saw Than Aye of No 4 Brigade of KNU armed  group together with one AK-47 rifle and 46 rounds of ammunition, one M-16 rifle and 45 rounds of  ammunition at Coastal Region Command, totalling 42 members from 1 to 30 April.

Officials concerned at the respective camps cordially welcomed those who exchanged arms for peace and  attended to their needs. More members of armed groups are going to exchange arms for peace.

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(9) Contraband monosodium glutamate destroyed

YANGON, 30 May-The authorities seized a total of 15262 packages of Thai-made monosodium
glutamate in the cars going from Hpa-an to Yangon at Thanlwin check point from 17 February to 2 April.  The seizure included 7,062 500-gram monosodium glutamate packets of spoon brand and 8,200 (50- gram) monosodium glutamate packets of spoon brand and pot brand, palace brand. The seized packets  were emptied at Thanlwin River in Hpa-an on 15 May.

700 stimulant tablets seized in Mongshu

YANGON, 30 May-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police  Force, acting on information, searched the house of Ma Win Win Tin (a) Soe Soe, daughter of U Tin  Shwe, of Lwaihsaung Htauk Ward, Mongshu Gems Land, Mongshu, Southern Shan State, on 16 May,  and arrested her, Aye Lwin, son of U Ohn Maung, of Myin Sainggon Village, Kalaw Township, and Tin  Ko, son of U Aung Than, of Paikswe Ward, Mogok, who were at the house for drug abuse, together with  700 stimulant tablets bearing WY and K 43,560 which was realized from the sale of drugs. Action is  being taken against the trio according to law.

90,000 stimulant tablets seized in Nankhan

YANGON, 30 May-A combined team comprising local intelligence unit, Muse Special Anti-Drug Squad  and local police force, acting on information, Lay in wait at a house in Pauk Ward, Nankhan, on 9 May,  and arrested Yan Yon Shin (a) Yansu, after struggling with him. They seized with 90,000 stimulant  tablets weighing 9 kilos, one M20 pistol, one magazine, one round and one motorcycle. The authorities  then searched his house in New Bamaw Ward, Nankhan and found one No 2 air rifle, three M22 rounds,  one DT motorcycle, which is being used in drug trafficking and 11 kinds of jewellery, which are believed  to be realized from the sale of drugs at the house of Ma Kyi (a) Ma Khin Aye Kyi who is at large.  Nankhan Police Station took action against Yan Yon Shin (a) Yansu, 25, son of U Yan Lu, of New  Bamaw Ward, Nankhan and Ma Kyi (a) Ma Khin Aye Kyi, 43, daughter of U Hla Kyaw, of Sayedan  Ward, Nankhan, who is at large under Section 15/19 (A)/20 (A)/22(B)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and  Psychotropic Substances Law.

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