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1 ) Education Minister receives guests
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Education U Than Aung received visiting Managing Director (Asian Operations and Franchising) of International Technology Institute (SAE) Mr Philip Kilic at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here this afternoon. They discussed matters relating to educational cooperation tasks.
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Commerce Minister receives Nauru guests
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Dr Pierre Beautrais, adviser to Acting President Hon: Remy Namaduk of the Republic of Nauru, and party at the ministry this afternoon.
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Minister leaves to attend meetings in Japan, Cambodia
Yangon, 19 Sept - To attend the Conference on International Energy Sector to be held in Osaka, Japan, and the 11th Regional Ministerial Meeting of Countries in Mekong Region to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a delegation led by Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi left here by air this afternoon.
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Holding of Buddha Pujaniya Festival coordinated
 Yangon, 19 Sept
- A work coordinating meeting on holding the Seventh Buddha Pujaniya Festival of the Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) was held at the meeting hall of the Department of Religious Affairs on Kaba Aye Hill here this afternoon.
First, the ceremony began with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Minister U Aung Khin made an opening speech on the occasion.
Next, officials of respective subcommittees reported on arrangements to be made for holding the Buddha Pujaniya. The deputy ministers then gave supplementary reports.
The meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the minister.
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Minister
inspects railroads
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, inspected the railroad section between Koebin station and Pyalo station in Padaung Township on 16 September and gave necessary instructions to officials concerned.
On 17 September, the minister inspected the bridge leading to Shwe Bontha Muni Pagoda on the other bank of Pyay in Padaung Township.
Then, the minister inspected rock hills and quarries near Htonbo in Padaung Township and gave instructions on production of rocks for railroad construction.
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Minister inspects hotels
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, inspected the Strand Hotel, a joint-venture firm of the ministry this afternoon. Managing Director Mr Singh and General Manager Ms Sally Baughen of MHI welcomed and conducted the minister round the hotel.
Then, the minister and party inspected the Inya Lake Hotel. Managing Director Mr Singh conducted the minister round the hotel. Deputy General Manager U Bo Tha of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Service also reported on matters related to the vehicles of the transportation section. The minister also inspected the Thamada Hotel and Myanmar Yangon Duty Free Shop and gave necessary instructions.
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) It is goal of government to bring to reality aspirations of
people of Myanmar for multi-party democratic political system
While some nations enjoy highest standards of living,
majority remains in poverty
Minister U Win Aung gives statement at 57th Session of UN General Assembly
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung gave a statement at the General Debate of the 57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 19 September. The full text of the statement is as follows:
Mr President,
At the outset I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly. I am confident that your diplomatic skills and expertise will bring us to a successful outcome.
I would also like to express our gratitude and appreciation to your predecessor, His Excellency Dr Han Seung-Soo, for his leadership and valuable contribution during the previous session.
May I also take this occasion to warmly welcome Switzerland and East Timor as new members of the United Nations. I am confident that the work of the organization will be enriched by the addition of the two new members. Increasing membership of the United Nations truly reflects the fact that States are placing greater trust in the relevancy and the work of the Organization.
Mr President,
We live in challenging and dangerous times. Conflicts in various regions threaten global peace and security. The danger posed by terrorism has become a global phenomenon. Millions of people the world over remain mired in the vicious circle of ignorance, poverty and disease. The United Nations plays an indispensable role in our collective
endeavor to overcome these daunting challenges.
Mr President,
The Charter of the United Nations provides us with the bedrock principles for maintaining peace and security. These principles sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-threat or use of force contribute to multi-literalism and have deterred global conflagration for nearly six decades. These principles must remain inviolate, if we are to meet the daunting challenges that confront us. It is only through multilateral action that we can hope to overcome these challenges. Myanmar strongly believes in the United Nations and the
multilateralism it represents as the best guarantee for global peace and security. We therefore share the view of the Secretary-General when he said,
"All States have a clear interest, as well as a clear responsibility, to
uphold international law
and maintain international order."
Mr President,
Terrorism poses a common threat to mankind. It is only through our collective
endeavor that we can hope to overcome this menace. Pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001), we have taken necessary actions to combat terrorism. Myanmar is also among the first countries to report on its actions against terrorism to the Counter-Terrorism Committee. It promulgated an Anti Money Laundering Law in June with firm provisions to help suppress terrorism. Myanmar has submitted a second report together with relevant documents to the Committee reflecting the legislative and executive measures that we have taken to give effect to the resolution. Here I wish to reiterate that Myanmar is against terrorism in all forms and manifestations and that it will extend full cooperation to the international community to fight against this menace.
Mr President,
It is in our power to make the world a better place - a world of peace
- a world of prosperity - a world free from conflict. To do so, we must do away with hatred. We face numerous challenges today. We must work together in a cooperative spirit to overcome the dangers and challenges that confront us be they imposed by nature or induced by man.
Throughout the ages the world had experienced many natural catastrophes and calamities including those that resulted in extinction of dominant species. But the greatest danger we face today is not from nature but one caused by man.
It is therefore not only pertinent but also vital to recall that the teachings of Lord Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohamed all emphasize love and compassion as the guiding light to bring hope to all mankind. If we want a better future for mankind we must take to our hearts the teachings of these great religions. We should let love and compassion guide us. Only in so doing can we overcome our evil instincts such as hatred, anger and the desire for revenge. We must all do away with animosity, jealousy, excessive pride and self-centered
behavior.
Mr President,
Many tragedies today, including the tragic events of September 11, have their roots in hatred, animosity and violence. It is those negative forces that we must address and overcome. Violence cannot be overcome with grater violence. It will only drive the world towards a vicious circle of increasing conflagrations and calamities. Only the rain of love and compassion can put out the raging fire of hatred and violence. It is not in hatred but in love and compassion that our future lies. It is through the peaceful settlement of disputes that we can find greater security for us all.
The United Nations and the principles it enshrines is best placed to guide us to this path. The United Nations is the light that can guide us to the path of love, tolerance, compassion and care. The United Nations was born out of our desire to live together in peace with one another as good citizens of the earth. It should not be used as a vehicle for inciting hatred.
Mr President,
We live in an age of unprecedented prosperity. But this prosperity is not shared by all. These countries, either because of resource constraints, lack of capital and technology or because of conflicts cannot hope to attain development without international cooperation. Because of their innate weakness and an
unfavorable international economic environment, unassisted, they will remain forever mired in poverty. Poverty breeds discontent and despair Ñ ingredients that could lead to a vicious circle of conflicts and violence.
Mr President,
In Myanmar, which had been subjected to untold sufferings from insurgencies for over four decades, we are now actively promoting an end to conflict and bloodshed. We are also striving to eradicate poverty. We are building a modern and developed nation where peace, prosperity, justice and democracy flourish. It is a process that has achieved significant progress. It is our fervent hope that our
endeavor towards this end will be helped, not hindered. It is our hope that our efforts to attain national unity and our efforts at nation building will be met with understanding and encouragement.
Mr President,
Because of historical legacies, we still find ourselves having to address the issue of national unity. We are building a nation where all our 135 national races can regard one another as brothers a nation where there is equality and justice a nation that will bring prosperity to all. These are the ideals that motivate us. These are the goals that we are determined to achieve.
It is the goal of our government to bring to reality the aspirations of the people of Myanmar for a multi-party democratic political system. To this end, we are laying firm foundations so that this democratic system will have the strength to withstand any challenges that emerge.
We are firmly convinced that only through these strong foundations can we ensure a bright future for our nation. This is a conviction born of our bitter experiences experiences of (14) years under parliamentary democracy and (26) years of socialism.
In this nation building process, we place special importance on poverty eradication, particularly in rural and far flung areas. In the border areas where most of our ethnic nationalities reside, we are implementing a programme of all round development. We have established (24) development zones towards this end. May I reiterate that relentless efforts for the nation building process are motivated by our desire to bring prosperity to all our national brethren. We are laying the groundwork so that successive governments, which will emerge under the new constitution, will not have difficulty in overcoming future challenges.
It is a task that we are endeavoring with might and main. Understanding, cooperation and encouragement by the international community will hasten in this process towards achieving our cherished goal. Ostracizing and exerting political pressures will surely not help but rather hinder the path to our cherished goal of democracy. However, numerous obstacles are, whether we are helped or hindered, we remain resolute in our determination. For the goal we seek is in
fulfillment of the aspiration of our people. It is our noble destiny.
Mr President,
Cooperation with the United Nations is the cornerstone of
Myanmar's Foreign Policy. Let me take this opportunity to apprise this Assembly of the continued cooperation that Myanmar has extended to the United Nations. We have received Mr Razali Ismail, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the eighth time, in July 2002. We extended all possible cooperation for the accomplishment of this mission. Likewise, Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights was accorded full and unhindered cooperation during his visits to Myanmar.
Mr President,
I would also like to share with you the headway we have made in combating the scourging of narcotic drugs. The elimination of narcotic drugs was designated a national duty in 1988 and since then efforts have been redoubled to meet that challenge. A 15-year Narcotics Elimination Plan has been laid down and it is in its fourth year of implementation.
The plan is showing results. UNDCP and INCB have acknowledged that the poppy cultivation in the country has fallen from over ninety thousand acres in 1999-2000 to a little over sixty-two thousand acres in 2001-2002.
As part and parcel of our concerted effort, a project named "New Destiny"
was launched earlier this year in the regions where poppy
cultivation is concentrated. The main objective of the plan is to
educate the poppy farmers, distribute substitute seeds, provide
financial assistance and enhance law enforcement. As a result, a
total of over 290 tons of poppy seeds and dried poppy bulbs have
been voluntarily surrendered. The surrendered poppy seeds and bulbs
were burnt in the presence of diplomats and the press.
This alone has prevented a potential yield of 55
tons of heroin with the estimated street value of over US Dollar 2.2
billion. At the same time, US Dollar 1.1 billion worth of various
narcotic drugs seized in the country were publicly destroyed in June
in Yangon. Moreover, 26,000 acres of poppy fields were destroyed in
2001-2002 alone. Effective legal action has also been taken against
drug traffickers. As a country deeply committed to addressing the
problem of narcotic drugs, Myanmar also looks forwards to
contributing to the same cause in the international arena.
Mr President,
We live in an increasingly integrated world. In this age of
globalization, a new partnership between developed and developing
countries is needed more than ever. The Millennium Declaration spelt
out targets for developmental cooperation. The Monterey consensus
outlined actions to be implemented in key financial sectors
pertaining to development. The World Summit on Sustainable
Development resulted in some progress and important commitments.
Their early implementation will lead to a more equal distribution of
benefits in this rapidly globalizing world. It will also enable us
to pass on to future generations a world that is economically
sustainable and environmentally sound. Myanmar stands ready to work
with our family of nations to attain these goals goals that we have
all pledged in the historic Millennium Declaration.
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Vice-Chairperson of MMCWA views operation of cleft lip and palate patients
 Yangon, 19 Sept
- Under the arrangement of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, a ceremony to conduct surgical treatment to innate cleft lip and palate patients was held at the People's Hospital in Insein Township, Yangon (North) District, this morning, attended by Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe of MMCWA.
First, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party viewed the surgical operation being conducted voluntarily by Head of the Department of Plastic, Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery Prof Dr Khin Maung Lwin, Anaesthetist Dr Kyaw Kyaw Soe, Matron Daw Khin Kyu Kyu and 15 staff-members of Yangon
People's Hospital, Dental, Oral and Facial Surgery specialist Dr Khin Khin Lwin, Anaesthetist Dr Theingi and 20 staff-members of Insein
People's Hospital at the operation theatre of the hospital.
 Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party viewed the cleft lip and palate patients and presented cash assistance and provisions to them. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe spoke words of thanks. Afterwards, Prof Dr Khin Maung Lwin, Head of the Department of Plastic, Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery of Insein
People's Hospital Dr Khin Khin Lwin and Medical Superintendent of Insein
People's Hospital Dr Aye Pe accepted the cash donation of wellwishers for the patients and the ceremony came to a close.
In accord with the guidance of the Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council, MMCWA has arranged cleft lip and palate surgical operations in states and divisions in cooperation with the Ministry of Health. The operation was conducted with the funds donated to the Chairman of National Health Committee.
For the second time in Yangon Division, altogether 67 cleft lip and palate patients in Yangon (North) District were treated free of charge today. A total of 1,473 cleft lip and palate patients have received the treatment free of charge all over the country.
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Talks on liver disease held
Yangon, 19 Sept - Under the joint sponsorship of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association and Glaxo Smith Kline Co, talks on liver disease were held at the MICT Park here on 15 September.
MWEA Advisor Professor Dr Daw Yi Yi Myint presided over the ceremony and Head of Liver Unit of YGN Professor Dr Khin Maung Win gave talks on hepatitis. Next, the company and Dr Khin Maung Win donated K 100,000 each to MWEA. MWEA Chairperson Daw Sein Sein and Vice-Chairperson Daw Khin Myint Myint accepted the donations.
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Commander, Shan State (North) WCWA members send 19 youths back to parents
Yangon, 19 Sept - The group led by member of Myanmar National Committee for
Women's Affairs and Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe met and spoke words of encouragement to 19 national youths
- 17 girls and two boys from Hsenwi who were found in their attempt to work in the other country via Tachilek and saved by officials.
Under the arrangements to send them back to their parents, they were sent to Lashio. On arrival at Lashio, Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing and members of Shan State (North) WCWA, welcomed them cordially and spoke words of encouragement to them yesterday morning. With the arrangements of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council and Shan State (North) WCWA, the ceremony to send them back to their parents took place at Shweli Yeiktha of the command.
Commander Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing made a speech. He said there had been many incidents in which those who worked in the other country illegally to earn money got into trouble, were ill-treated and inhumanely killed there. In that country, there would be no legal protection for illegal workers and they would be ill-treated there. In recent dailies, we often read news about national race girls from border areas being tortured and killed. Parents and guardians should not encourage their children to go and work abroad with the sole intention of getting money.
 Parents are responsible to guard their children against dangers. The State is always aware of the danger to youths and this is why the State managed to save the youths and was able to make arrangements to send them back to the parents. It is needed to be careful about taking wrong way like this in the future and all are to cooperate in revealing human traffickers who try to persuade youths to take wrong path, he elaborated.
Next, wife of the commander made a speech. She said she regarded the youths as her own children since they are of the same age as her children. There occur a lot of events in which girls, who went to the other country believing the words of unscrupulous persons, become sex-slaves and ruined, and boys are given stimulants to be able to overwork and are treated badly. News about the death of people who were in great troubles and died in the other country can be read in dailies. Living happily in one's country with the family through thick and thin ensures security for life, she explained.
Then, Shan State (North) WCWA Dr Nan Kein Phaung Tit explained health problems the families of sex-slaves usually have to face.
Afterwards, those who returned back spoke words of thanks, regretting their attempt to illegally work there, and pledged that they would never commit such case. Breakfast was served and the ceremony came to a close. The youths were then sent back to their native places.
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Announcement on 2003 matriculation
examination
Yangon, 19 Sept - Myanmar Examinations Board released an announcement on the matriculation examination which will be held in 2003.
Application forms for the matriculation examination will be sold at the office of MEB as of 1 October 2002. The application forms and cards are marked in two colours, depending on subject group, and are to be bought at the fixed price.
For the subject groups Nos 1, 5, 6 and 7 chemistry, physics, economics subject group, chemistry, physics, history subject group, chemistry, physics, optional Myanmarsar subject group, and (chemistry, physics,
biology) subject group the colour of the application forms and cards are green.
For the subject groups Nos 2, 3 and 4 geography, history, economics subject group, geography, history, optional Myanmarsar subject group, and history, economics, optional Myanmarsar subject group the entrance application forms and cards are in pink colour.
For the examination fee, revenue stamps must be bought at the offices of respective township education officers and must be stuck at the left top of the application form. The application forms should be submitted to the office of township education officer concerned not later than 31 October 2002.
The heads of basic education high schools, branch schools and affiliated schools are to collectively submit the forms of each individual applicant to the office of the MEB before the designated date.
Those who are late in submitting the forms will not be allowed to sit for the exam, nor they be allowed to sit for the exam with temporary roll number. As the change of subject group is not permissible, attention should be paid to mention the subject group correctly.
The application forms can be obtained from the office of MEB by money order through the telecommunication offices.
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Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative Photo Competition
Yangon, 19 Sept - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition Organizing Work Committee has already announced that it will hold photo competitions.
The titles of colour photo competitions are "Developing Myanmar" and
"Preserving Cultural Heritage" and four entries can be presented for each title.
Entries must be print photos by the size of at least 10x12 inches.
Those who won first, second and third prizes in the previous years will be categorized into a separate group and there will be a great chance for new competitors.
Data and captions are to be described in a separate sheet of paper and to be attached to the entries.
Entries must be own creation and must not be prize-winning works in any other competitions.
Handsome prizes will be presented to first, second and third prize-winners as well as consolation prize-winners of each competition.
The first, second and third prizes will be presented at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be held in Yangon on 27 March while the consolation prizes will be presented at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be
held at the respective commands.
Entries are to be sent to Director U Tun Min (Information/Public Relations) of Information and Public Relations Department, No 22/24, Pansodan Street, Yangon, not later than 14 February 2003.
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Seminar of Myanmar-Malaysia trade and investment held
Yangon, 19 Sept - The seminar of Myanmar-Malaysia trade and investment was held at the Sofitel Plaza here this morning under the co-sponsorship of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad of Malaysia (BCBB).
President of UMFCCI U Win Myint and Managing Director of the Malaysian bank made speeches.
Next, Director-General of the Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, General Manager of the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank U Soe Min, Executive of the Federation U Wai Phyo took part in the discussions.
In the afternoon session, Chairman of SPA Co Ltd Mr Serge Pun (a) U Thein Wai and General Manager of Prince Waterhouse Cooper Hla Tun Consultants Ltd U Soe
Win gave talks.
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UN digital poster competition
to be held
Yangon, 19 Sept - Arrangements are being made for conducting United Nations Poster Exhibition of Myanmar at Tatmadaw Convention Hall from 1 to 8 November. A digital poster competition will also be held in honour of the exhibition. Anybody is invited to take part in the competition.
Title of the competition is United for a Better World. Sizes of the works must be 20"x24", 24"x26", 24"x30" or 30"x40" with resolution (print resolution), colour system (CMYK) and file format (TIFF), (JPEG) and (EPS).
Forms are available free of charge at Myanmar Computer Federation, MICT Park, Hline Campus, Hline Township, Yangon, (Tel: 652238) e-mail mcf@mptmail.net.mm. The furnished forms are to be sent to the MCF not later than 15 October. Enquiries can be made for further details.
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Regional development tasks inspected in Salingyi
 Yangon, 19 Sept
- A meeting to coordinate development tasks for Salingyi took place at the office of Salingyi Township Peace and Development Council, Sagaing Division, on 13 September afternoon.
Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Chairman North-West Command Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing made an address on the occasion. Township level departmental officials reported on work being done department-wise. Lt-Col Win Naing gave a supplementary report. The meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the commander.
Then, the commander inspected the Salingyi Basic Education High School, where the headmistress conducted him round the school.
The commander gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the needs.
Later, the commander went to Salingyi Textile and Garment Factory Project under Myanma Textile Industries of the Ministry of Industry-1. Officials concerned reported on progress in construction tasks. The commander dealt with matters related to timely completion of the project, and then inspected the project site.
After that, the commander inspected Salingyi People's Hospital and left instructions.
On 14 September morning, the commander observed the model plot of gram and mixed edible oil crop in farmer U Win Nyunt's field, Ngashin Village, ChaungU Township. Then, the commander gave necessary instructions to the officials and fulfilled the requirements.
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Myitkyina General Hospital gets ultrasound worth K 6,580,000
 Yangon, 19 Sept
- Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe met with the principal, faculty members and students of the Government Computer College in Myitkyina at the college on 12 September.
After looking into their requirements, the commander presented cash assistance to faculty and stipends to students. He then inspected the tasks for water and power supply, hostels and lecturer halls.
The next day, he attended the ceremony to lay foundation to build staff quarters and to present an ultrasound to the General Hospital in the town.
The commander and wife Daw Tin Tin Nwe, patron of Kachin State Supervisory Committee for Maternal and Child Welfare Association, handed over the ultrasound worth K 6,580,000 to the medical superintendent Dr Hla Aung.
The State contributed K 3,290,000, Kachin State Peace and Development Council
K 1,645,000 and Northern
Command MCWA K 1,645,000 to the funds to buy the equipment.
An official spoke words of thanks. The commander and wife and officials drove in the stakes to build the staff quarters. Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe also inspected the new office of the Kachin State MCWA under construction in Myitkyina.
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Commander
inspects sea prawn production
 Yangon, 19 Sept
- The prize presentation ceremony of the Ayeyawady Division Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions was held at Ayeya Shwewa Hall in Pathein at 7 pm on 17 September.
Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Chairman South-West Command Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo and officials presented prizes to the winners and viewed their entertainments.
On 18 September, the commander inspected sea prawn breeding works of Max Myanmar and Yuzana Sea Prawn Breeding farms at Ngwehsaung Beach.
There, he discussed with officials matters on tourism development. He also inspected the site chosen for constructing a Ngwehsaung village school building and Ngwehsaung-Pathein road construction
project.
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( 7 ) Victorious athletes honoured
Yangon, 19 Sept - A ceremony to honour victorious traditional boxers who won prizes in the fourth inter-state and division Myanma traditional boxing contest 2002, organized by Myanma Traditional Sports Federation of the Ministry of Sports was held at Pale Yadana Hall in Myeik on 16 September.
Taninthayi Division Sports and Physical Education Committee Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Tha
Aye, made a speech. The manager of the boxer team recounted the experience of the competition and handed over the shield for the novice level traditional boxing contest. The commander presented cash awards to the boxers, the manager and coaches and the ceremony came to a close.
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Shooting contest begins
Yangon, 19 Sept - Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Brig-Gen Maung Oo, attended the opening of Commander's Shield Shooting Contest in Ponnagyun Township on 16 September and made a speech. Then, the commander went to Maha Muni Pagoda in Kyauktaw and paid obeisance to the Buddha images there. At 3 pm, the commander arrived at MraukU and inspected construction of the ancient cultural zone and Bandoola
bridge.
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Commander attends collective monsoon paddy harvesting ceremony in Muse
Yangon, 19 Sept - Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing, attended a ceremony to collectively harvest 1,000 acres of monsoon paddy and to plough fields for summer paddy in honour of the anniversary of Union Solidarity and Development Association at Naunglaung Village-tract in Muse Township on 17 September.
The commander made a speech on the occasion and presented prizes to a district, a farmer and a company.
Then, Yahtaik Co officials, who donated threshing machines, presented documents related to the machines to the commander, who returned the certificates of honour to them.
Next, the commander and those present viewed the threshing of monsoon paddy, cultivation of summer paddy and scattering of paddy strain.
Then, the commander and the deputy commander inspected the construction project site of the supervisory office of War Veterans Organization and attended to the requirements.
In the afternoon at the briefing hall of the poppy-substitute crops cultivation project, officials reported to the commander on reclamation of highland farms and cultivation of crops. After hearing the reports, the commander gave instructions on utilization of cultivable lands effectively and cooperation of local people.
On arrival at the construction site of People's Hospital in Kaungkha Myothit, the commander heard reports on progress of work presented by engineers in-charge and inspected the construction site.
Later, the commander went to Maha Dhammaranthi Yanaung Pagoda on Thirimanta Hill of Kaungkha where officials reported on progress of all round renovation work of the pagoda and requirements. The commander gave instructions on timely completion of the work, growing shady trees and flower plants to keep the surrounding of the pagoda lush and pleasant. The commander also inspected the Myanma traditional arts and crafts of the pagoda.
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Commander tours Taunggyi Township
Yangon, 19 Sept - A demonstration on giving veterinary vaccines organized by Shan State Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department was held at basic education primary school in Ganaingyway village, Taunggyi, on 15 September.
First, Shan State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Eastern Command Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint made a speech. Then, Head of Shan State LBVD Dr Than Aye explained the purpose of the demonstration and future tasks. The commander and those present took part in the demonstration giving new castle eye drop vaccine (12) to over 800 local chicken and vaccination of pigs.
Next, the commander visited Kangyikyaung Monastery in the same village and presented offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhama and supplicated on religious matters. The commander and party went to U Sai Lon's Naychi poultry farm in Ganaingyway Village. At the briefing hall, officials reported on projects being implemented for regional development and electricity supply. The commander left necessary instructions.
Then, the commander inspected the farm in which 5,580
CP strain layers are being kept. The owner conducted the commander round
his farm. The commander gave instructions and fulfilled the
requirements.
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Magic Touch Multimedia Group opens
Yangon, 19 Sept - The Magic Touch Multimedia Group was launched with ceremony at No 197 at the corner of Anawrahta and 13th Street in Lanmadaw Township 17 September.
No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint and Managing Director U Sein Hla
formally opened the company. The guests then visited the office. The
marketing manager explained the aims of the company. The company can
produce equipment needed in advertising goods. It will produce
signboard sheets, poster sheets, wall sheets, light box films in the
country. It can also make and enlarge trade marks, plotters and
stickers for the enterprises.
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Mid-Year Myanma Gems
Emporium 26 Oct to 2 Nov
Yangon, 19 Sept - The 2002 Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium will be held at Myanmar Gems Mart from 26 October to 2 November.
The aims of the emporium are to enable local gem merchants to study the condition of foreign market and to meet with foreign merchants, to increase the value of sales through competitive bidding participated by local and foreign merchants and to conduct gem business in accord with the market-oriented economy.
Polished gems and jewellery will be sold on the ground floor during the emporium.
Those wishing to attend the emporium or open jewellery shops there are requested to contact the Myanma Gems Enterprise soonest.
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Tourists arrive by chartered flight
Yangon, 19 Sept - Under the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Transport and Myanmar Lotus Asia Tours Ltd, the chartered flight Lauda Air Boeing 767 with 51 tourists on board arrived here this morning.
They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Director-General of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt, officials and personnel of Myanmar Lotus Asia Tours Ltd and national race damsels.
Some of the tourists will go on a Yangon-Mandalay-Bagan-Popa-Magway-Pyay trip and the rest, on a Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Inle region trip.
They will be back here till 27 September.
It is reported that the tourists of the previous chartered flight who arrived on 12 September left for Phuket at 12:08 pm today.
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) Ephedrine powder, stimulant
tablets seized in Tachilek
Yangon, 19 Sept - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Tachilek Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched the house of Leju of Lunkyaing Ywathit, Haungleik Village-tract, Tachilek, seized 73 kilos of ephedrine powder and 500 gm of a mixture of powder of orange colour on 13 February 2002.
In connection with the case, action was taken against Leju and Phelo, sons of U Lawngo, and Saitit, son of U Pan of Sanna Village, Phanmin Village-tract, Tachilek Township, under Section 15/ 16(B)/ 19 (A)/ 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Tachilek Police Station.
Tachilek District Court handed down five years' imprisonment under Section 15, seven
years' imprisonment under Section 16(B) and life imprisonment under Section 19(A) on Leju and seven
years' imprisonment under Section 16(B)/21 and 20 years imprisonment under Section 19(A)/21 each on Phelo and Saitit to serve separately on 16 July.
Similarly, a combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Tachilek Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched the house of Aikman of Parlyan-3, Haungleik Village-tract in Tachilek, and seized 67 stimulant tables on 27 March 2002.
In connection with the case, Tachilek Police Station took action against Aikman, son of U Pan Ta, Ma Thin Thin Myat, daughter of U Tin Kyway, Hla Htay (a) Maubin, son of U Ngwe Hla of Maegaung Ward, under Section 15/ 19(A)/ 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
On 22 July, Tachilek District Court handed down five years' imprisonment under Section 15 and 13
years' imprisonment under Section 19(A) on Aikman to serve separately and five
years' imprisonment each on Ma Thin Thin Myat and Hla Htay (a) Maubin
under Section 15.
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