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- Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party pay homage to Shwekyin Sasanabaing Sayadawgyi at Defence Services General Hospital
- State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sendsfelicitations to Mauritius
- Shwehtidaw-hoisting ceremony of Aungbodhi Hsutaungpyi Pagoda held
- Secretary-1 attends cash presentation ceremony for Thabbyinnyu Stupa in Mayangon Township
- Secretary-3 accepts cash, gifts for Tatmadawmen of parade columns
- News in Brief
- Minister inspects paddy production, Bwetgyi Dam in Mandalay, Magway Divisions
- 339 gem merchants arrive
- Illegally-imported Thailand-made taste enhancer Monosodium Glutamate and soft drinks are banned
(1) Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party pay homage to
Shwekyin Sasanabaing Sayadawgyi at Defence Services General HospitalYANGON, 11 March- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw
Kyaing Kyaing paid homage to State Ovadacariya Nyaungshwe Kangyi Pariyatti
Sarthintaik Presiding Nayaka Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha
Saddhamajotika Shwekyin Nikaya Adhipati Chairman Dhammasenapati Shwekyin
Sasanabaing Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vima-labhivamsa receiving medical treatment at
Defence Services General Hospital (Mingala-don) yesterday evening and asked after the
Sayadaw's health.At 5 p.m., Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, together with
Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief
of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya
Mya San, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt
and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen. Win Myint and wife Daw Khin
Cho Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen. Tin Hla and
wife Daw Win Kyi, arrived at Zetawun Hall of the Defence Services General Hospital
where they were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen
Khin Maung Than, Director of Medical Services of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen.
Mya Thein Han, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint, Director-General of the State
Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein and Commandant of DSGH Col
Tin Thein Lwin.First, Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party paid homage to
Nyaungshwe Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik Presiding Nayaka Shwekyin Sasanabaing
Sayadawgyi and asked after the health of the Sayadaw. Then, Senior General Than Shwe
and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party offered robes to the Sayadawgyi and left Zetawun
Hall of the Hospital at 6 p.m.
(2) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends
felicitations to MauritiusYANGON, 12 March-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a massage of felicitations to His
Excellency Mr Cassam Uteem, President of the Republic of Mauritius, on the occasion of
the Independence Day of the Republic of Mauritius which falls on 12 March 2001.
(3) Shwehtidaw-hoisting ceremony of Aungbodhi Hsutaungpyi Pagoda held
YANGON, 11 March - A ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop Aungbodhi Hsutaungpyi
Pagoda and consecrate the pagoda in Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon
Division, was held at the pagoda this morning. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Senior General Than Shwe attended the ceremony and offered Seinbudaw of the pagoda
to the Chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, and Secretary-1
of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt supplicated on religious
affairs and offered Seinbudaw to the pagoda.Also present were Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja
Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Myingyan Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Sobhita, member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee,
Tipitakadhara Saya-daws, Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw,
member Sayadaws of Division and Township Sangha Nayaka Committees of All Ganas,
Daw Mya Mya San, wife of Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of Lt-Gen. Tin Oo, Daw Khin Cho Oo, wife of
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen. Win Myint, members of the State Peace and Development Council
and their wives, wives of deputy prime ministers, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy
ministers, the deputy commander, officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, heads of department, division, district and township authorities, members of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade members, guests and local people.Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha
Guru Aungmyaybonsan Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa invested the congregation
with the Nine Precepts. Upathakas offered Paritta flowers, water, sand and threads to the
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited
Parittas. Then, Uppathakas sprinkled Paritta water and sand and tied flowers and threads
within the precincts of the pagoda. Daw Kyaing Kyaing offered Seinbudaw and alms, Daw
Mya Mya San, Hngetmyatnadaw and alms, the Secretary-1, Zunbons and alms, Daw Khin
Than Nwe, Hsatthaphudaw and alms, Daw Khin Cho Oo, Shwekyathingan, Sasana Flag
and alms, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife Daw Malar Tint, ninth tier of
Shwehtidaw and alms, and the ministers, tiers of Shwehtidaw, to the Sayadaws.The Secretary-1 accepted the donations. In his supplication, the Secretary-1 said that at
the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Chairman Sayadaw's request for a religious
plot where a pagoda could be built as there was no big pagoda in Dagon Myothit (South)
Township, the State donated a 4.18-acre plot of land at Ward-20, Dagon Myothit South
Township. According to the Ovada of the Chairman Sayadaw, Aungbodhi Hsutaungpyi
Pagoda Building Committee was formed to build Aungbodhi Hsutaungpyi Pagoda, 81 feet
in height, which resembles the Shwedagon Pagoda. Then, the leading committee with the
panel of patrons Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the
minister for construction, the minister for religious affairs, the Yangon Mayor and the
deputy commander of Yangon Command, and other work committees were also formed.On 17-5-2000, the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the building of the pagoda was held.
At first, a plan was laid down to build the pagoda in two years with the donations of the
people amounting to about K 27 million. Disciple of the Chairman Sayadaw
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pa-adipa provided assistance, Dr U Khin Shwe of
Zegaba Company donated construction materials worth over K 10 million. Therefore, the
construction of the pagoda have been completed in ten months.On 25-2-2001, the ceremony to enshrining sacred objects into the pagoda and to put up
Panledaing was held. Now the Buddhist devotees of Dagon Myothit (South) Township are
feeling happy at the thought that they can hold Buddha Pujaniya Festival every year.
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panadipa delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing
of merits. Leader of the architecture engineering group U Saw Aye transferred the care of
the pagoda to the pagoda donors. Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura
Aung Ko dictated to the congregation the letter of supplication begging celestial beings
for forgiveness in case there are any insufficiency and mistakes in building the pagoda.Daw Kyaing Kyaing conveyed Seinbudaw, Daw Mya Mya San, Hngetmyatnadaw, the
Secretary-1, Zunbons, Daw Khin Than Nwe, Hsatthaphudaw, Daw Khin Cho Oo,
Shwekyathingan and Sasana Flag, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife Daw
Malar Tint, the ninth tier of Shwehtidaw and the ministers and officials, other tiers of
Shwehtidaw round the pagoda three times. Before the tiers of Shwehtidaw, Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw were hoisted atop the pagoda, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Daw Mya Mya San,
Daw Khin Than Nwe and Daw Khin Cho Oo sprinkled scented water on them.The Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers and the deputy ministers sprinkled scented
water on the tiers of Shwehtidaw, Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw. Daw Kyaing Kyaing
and party hoisted the tiers of Shwehtidaw, Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw atop the
pagoda with a decorated carriage. Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw and the Secretary-1 fixed the
tiers of Shwehtidaw, Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw atop the pagoda and sprinkled
scented water on them. The Secretary-1 then fixed Shwekyathingan at Hngetpyawbu of
the pagoda and put up Sasana Flag. The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha
consecrated the pagoda on the first terrace of the pagoda. Then, the ritual of silver and
golden showers was performed.
(4) Secretary-1 attends cash presentation ceremony for Thabbyinnyu Stupa in Mayangon Township
YANGON, 11 March-The 15th cash presentation ceremony for construction of
Thabbyinnyu Stupa was held at the stupa in Mayangon Township this afternoon, attended
by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt. Also
present at the ceremony were ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, the
chairman of Work Committee for Construction of the stupa and members, the chairman of
Fund-Raising Sub-committee and members, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental heads, guests and wellwishers. Secretary of the Work
Committee Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko reported on
progress of building the stupa.Chairman of the Fund-Raising Sub-committee Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation
Thura U Thaung Lwin reported on financial statements on building the stupa. The cash
presentation ceremony then followed. Wellwishers to Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe,
Minister Lt-Gen. Min Thein and Yangon Mayor U Ko Lay who presented certificates of
honour to the wellwishers. Today's donations totalled K 33.597 million and 1,001 FECs.
Later, the Secretary-1 gave instructions to officials on construction of the stupa. Then, the
ceremony came to a close.
(5) Secretary-3 accepts cash, gifts for Tatmadawmen of parade columns
YANGON, 11 March- Hailing the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, a ceremony to
donate cash and gifts for Tatmadawmen of columns which will participate in the 56th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade, was held at Defence Services Museum and
Historical Research Institute on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this afternoon. Chairman of the
Leading Committee for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Ceremony
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win
Myint accepted the donations and spoke words of thanks. Also present on the occasion
were Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-
Gen. Maung Nyo, Parade Commander Brig-Gen. Saw Hla Min, Director of Military
Training Brig-Gen. Aung Kyi, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han,
Director of DSMHRI Col Ye Htut, Reserved Parade Commander Col Hla Tun, column
commanders and wellwishers. Joint-Secretary of the Leading Committee for Observance
of the Armed Forces Day Ceremony Assistant Adjutant-General Lt-Col Soe Min acted as
master of ceremonies. First, Parade Commander Brig-Gen. Saw Hla Min reported on the
purpose of the donation ceremony.Then, the wellwishers presented donations to Secretary-3 Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win
Myint. The Secretary-3 accepted food worth K 4.2 million for seven days donated by
wellwishers. On behalf of the wellwishers, Dr Ko Gyi of Diamond Star Co Ltd explained
the purpose of the donations. Then, Secretary-3 Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win Myint
spoke words of thanks. The Secretary-3 cordially met the wellwishers. Today's donations
presented by 45 wellwishers amounted to K 1,430,000 and gifts worth K 38,216,100.
Parade columns practise drillsYANGON, 11 March- Parade columns that will be taking part in the 56th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day Parade practised drills from Myoma Grounds to the Resistance Park
from 5.30 am to 10 am under the leadership of Parade Commander Brig-Gen. Saw Hla
Min and Reserved Parade Commander Col Hla Tun today. Chairman of the Armed Forces
Day Parade Working Committee Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint,
Chairman of Best Company Selection and Prize Presentation Committee Vice-Adjutant-
General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, Director of Military Training Brig-Gen. Aung Kyi,
Commandant of Defence Services (Army) Officers Training School Brig-Gen. Kyaw Thu,
senior military officers and officials inspected the drills. Anawrahta column, Kyansittha
column, Bayintnaung column, Nawade column, Aung Zeya column, Hsinbyushin column,
Bandoola column, Myawady column and Aung San column practised drills according to
the parade agenda.
Mindhamma Hill crowded with pilgrims
YANGON, 11 March-Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labbha Muni Image at Mindhamma Hill in
Insein Township was crowded with members of the Sangha and people from far and wide
today. Engineers and workers of construction special group-2 of Public Works and
Myanmar handicraft technicians are carrying out tasks for roofing of Gandakuti
Kyaungdawgyi and construction of tiers at the southern and northern stairways. Stone
sculpture Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara U Taw Taw and sons continued carving of the
image. On 5 March, Mahasi Yeiktha Sayadaw of KanU Kyaungtaik in Pyinmana Agga
Maha Kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Vayama presented K 100,000 and Pyinmana
Township Association (Yangon) K 10,000 to Director-General of Religious Affairs
Department Dr Myo Myint and members of Pagoda Board of Trustees. Wut associations
recited parittas from morning till evening. Donations received from 5 August to date
totalled K 154,947,021.Homage paid to Shwehtidaw of Kyaikhtiyoe
Yangon, 11 March-The Chanthagyi hall on Shwe-dagon Pagoda platform was crowded
today with devotees and members of the Sangha paying obeisance to the Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Shwehtidawgyi to be installed atop the Sandawshin Kyaikhtiyoe
Pagoda. Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta
Pannadipa delivered a sermon in the afternoon and explained the history of the Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Shwehtidawgyi in detail which will be kept for public obeisance at
Chanthagyi hall on Shwe-dagon Pagoda platform till March 16. Devotees are donating
cash and jewellery for Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda, and cash donation made by the public on 10
March is K 1,458,410.
Board of Trustees of U Maung Gyi's Fund holds 13th donationsYANGON, 11 March- A ceremony to donate cash towards the funds of 15 Pariyatti
Monasteries, Mandalay Pariyatti Sasanahita Association and YMBA, organized by the
Board of Trustees of U Maung Gyi's Fund, was held for the 13th time at Young Men's
Buddhist Association (YMBA) Office in Pazundaung Township this morning. Present on
the occasion were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Mandalay
Masoeyein Taikthit Presiding Nayaka Agga Maha Pandita Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Sirindabhivamsa and presiding Nayaka Sayadaws of 15 monasteries, Commander of
Yangon Station Commander of No 4 Miliatry Region Commandant of Defence Services
Records Office Brig-Gen. Myo Myint, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department
Dr Myo Myint, Chairman of YMBA Thiripyanchi U Zaw Win Zaw and members,
members of the Board of Trustees of U Maung Gyi's Fund, families of U Maung Gyi and
guests.At the ceremony, State Ovadanariya Mandalay Maha Withuddhayon Taikthit Sayadaw
Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Agghiya administered the Five Precepts. Brig-
Gen. Myo Myint supplicated on the religious affairs, Chairman Thiripyanchi U Zaw Win
Zaw on the purpose of the donations and members of the Board of Trustees U Kyi Aung
on tasks undertaken by the Board of Trustees. Then, Brig-Gen. Myo Myint and officials
presented K 500,000 and offertories each to 15 Pariyatti monasteries, K 3 million to
Mandalay Pariyatti Sasanahita Association and K 1.44 million to YMBA. Then, the Vice-
Chairman Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Wellwisher U
Maung Gyi bought 498 shares of BOC Co on 18 May 1912. He established the Board of
Trustees of U Maung Gyi's Fund. The Fund Board of Trustees has donated interests of the
shares with the aims of propagating of Buddha Sasana, and for promotion and
propagation of Buddha Pariyatti literature and Myanmar literature.Htidaw of Mya Thein Tan Pagoda hoisted in Bago
YANGON, 11 March-A ceremony to hoist Htidaw of Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, enshrine
relics and consecrate the pagoda was held at the pagoda in Kadwingyan village in Bago
Township on 8 March. Present on the occasion were State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee member Bago Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vicara, Bago Division
Peace and Development Council Chairman Southern Command Commander Maj-Gen Tin
Aye, regional authorities, departmental officials, wellwishers, social associations, wut
associations, guests and towns-elders. The commander and guests took the Five Precepts
from the Pakokku Sayadaw. The commander and wellwisher U Thein Win and Daw Tin
Tin Aye and officials presented Htidaw, Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw to the
Sayadaws. The commander and wellwishers conveyed the Htidaw, the Seinbudaw and the
Hngetmyatnadaw and installed them atop the pagoda. In the afternoon, members of the
Sangha consecrated Mya Thein Tan Pagoda. The commander and wellwishers presented
offertories to the members of the Sangha. Linyaungchi Kyaung Sayadaw of Kadwingyan
Village Bhaddanta Tejadhamma delivered a sermon.
Commander attends coord meeting, Htidaw hoisting ceremonyYANGON, 11 March-Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-west Command Maj-Gen Soe Win attended the coordination
meeting for cultivation of crops with pumped-water in Twingyi region of Sagaing District
and Pauk-in region of Monywa District held at the hall of Sagaing District Peace and
Development Council at noon on 6 March. It was also attended by the division level
departmental officials, members of Agricultural Supervisory Committee from the districts
and townships and officials. Chairman of Sagaing District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Sein Ya and officials briefed on arrangements for cultivation of crops with
pumped-water for year 2000-2001. Then, the commander gave instructions and attended
to the needs. The commander attended the consecration ceremony and Htidaw hoisting
ceremony of seven ancient pagodas in Kyauksit Village, Zeedaw Village-tract in Sagaing
Division on 7 March. The congregation received the Nine Precepts from Sagaing
Taungyoe Thidagu Sayadaw Ashinnanissara. The commander presented offertories to the
Sayadaws. Then, the merits gained were shared.Appointment of Ambassador agreed on
YANGON, 12 March-The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the
appointment of His Excellency Pehin Datu Pekerma Bijaya Col (Rtd) Dato Paduka Haji
Hussin bin Haji Sulaiman as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei
Darussalam to the Union of Myanmar. His Excellency Pehin Datu Pekerma Bijaya Col
(Rtd) Dato Paduka Haji Hussin bin Haji Sulaiman was born on 15 June 1941 at Kampong
Setia Pahlawan Lama, Brunei. He was commissioned in the Brunei Army in August 1965,
served at various posts in the Brunei Army and moved up to the rank of Colonel in
November 1986. In 1990, he was appointed as a Defence Adviser in London and from
May 1992 to February 1995 he was Commander of Services Force of the Royal Brunei
Malay Regiment. He has been serving as High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the
Republic of Singapore since June 1995. He is married and has three children.Ambassador U Kyar Nyo Chit Pe accredited to Romania
YANGON, 12 March-The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the
Union of Myanmar has appointed U Kyar Nyo Chit Pe, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
concurrently as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar
to Romania.
Malaysian Minister tours YangonYANGON, 11 March-The Malaysian delegation led by Minister of Culture, Fine Arts and
Tourism Mr Dato' Abdul Kadir Bin Haji Sheikh Fadzir of Malaysia, together with Deputy
Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and officials visited
Shwedagon Pagoda, National Museum and Myanma Gems Museum today. They also
visited King Zafar Shah's tomb on Ziwaka Road and Bogyoke Aung San Market. At night,
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin hosted a dinner for them at Kandawgyi Karaweik Palace.Chinese goodwill delegation on tour
YANGON, 11 March- The goodwill delegation led by Executive Vice-Chairman and
Member of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection
Chinese Association for International Understanding Mr Li Chengren, currently here at the
invitation of Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council member of Panel of
Patrons of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Lt-Gen Win Myint,
accompanied by USDA CEC member U Khin Maung, arrived at Mandalay International
Airport on 9 March.They were welcomed by Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor of
Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Consul Mr He Shijing of Consulate-General of the
People's Republic of China in Mandalay, Secretary of Mandalay Division USDA U Tin
Maung Oo and Executives, the Secretary of District Peace and Development Council and
Executives and Secretaries of Township Peace and Development Councils. The delegation
went to University for Development of National Races in Sagaing Township where they
were welcomed by Rector Col Zaw Min Thein and faculty members, Secretary of Sagaing
Division USDA Daw Moe Moe Thein and Executives, national races and students.The rector extended greetings and officials reported on history of the university. Leader of
the delegation explained friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The
delegation visited the university museum and luncheon was hosted for the delegation. In
the afternoon, the delegation visited Maha Myatmuni Buddha image, Myanan Sankyaw
Palace and Mandalay Hill. Mandalay Division USDA Patron Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Chairman Central Command Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint
hosted dinner in honour of the delegation.On 10 March, the delegation arrived at Heho Airport. They were welcomed by Secretary
of Southern Shan State USDA U Nyan Lin and Executives and secretaries of district and
township USDA. The delegation went to Inlay Khaungdaing where they were welcomed
by Patron of Nyaungshwe USDA U Shwe Maung and secretary of Township USDA U
Soe Nyunt. Secretary of Shan State (South) USDA U Nyan Lin hosted lunch to the
delegation. The delegation observed traditional silverware in Heyar Ywama in Inlay and
visited PhaungdawU Pagoda. They visited plantation on floating islands in Inlay Lake.
Shan State (South) USDA Patron Shan State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Eastern Command Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo hosted dinner for the delegation at
Kanbawza Yeiktha in Taunggyi. Shan State (South) Secretary USDA U Nyan Lin and
Executives and members of the delegation exchanged general knowledge. The delegation
arrived back here this morning.
USDA General Secretary receives Chinese delegationYANGON, 11 March-General Secretary of Union Solidarity and Development
Association U Than Aung received Chinese goodwill delegation led by Executive Vice-
Chairman and Member of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for
Discipline Inspection Chinese Association for International Understanding Mr Li
Chengren together with the ambassador of China at the head office of USDA at 5.30 p.m.
today. The delegation was currently in Myanmar at the invitation of Secretary-3 of the
State Peace and Development Council Member of the Panel of Patrons of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association (Central) Lt-Gen Win Myint. General Secretary
U Than Aung briefed on procedures of the association. They discussed matters related to
mutual interest and cooperation between USDA and CAIU. Also present at the call were
Secretary U Ko Lay, Central Executive Committee members U Than Shwe, U Maung
Maung Thein, U Khin Maung and U Thein Sein.Symposium on Management of Helicopter Pylori Infection held
YANGON, 11 March - The Symposium on Management of Helicopter Pylori Infection
was held under joint sponsorship of the Myanmar Medical Association and Ranbaxy
Laboratories Limited at 10 am today at Hotel Equatorial here. Present on the occasion
were MMA President Professor U Myo Myint, professors and physicians of various
hospitals and guests. Professor of Yangon General Hospital U Thein Saw presided over it.
Senior Consultant of Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India, Professor S L Broor explained
matters on latest curative methods of H Pylori infection.
(7) Minister inspects paddy production, Bwetgyi Dam in Mandalay, Magway Divisions
YANGON, 11 March- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin,
accompanied by departmental officials, arrived at Kyaukse Hybrid Paddy Production Farm
in Kyaukse on 9 March. Officials reported on seed production of 125-day-life span of five
hybrid paddy strains. Then, the minister inspected 60 acres of Kyaukse-2, Kyauk-se-4 and
Kyaukse-5 hybrid paddy fields and met researchers. After that, the minister arrived at the
construction site of Umin Koepauk river water pumping project near Sale Township,
Magway Division. The minister inspected arrival of pump-installed pontoons, pipes and
construction materials for the main station of Umin Koepauk and Tanyaung river water
pumping projects in Salin Township. The minister urged officials to carry out tasks as
quickly as possible and made arrangements to transport pontoons from Sale to Tanyaung.On arrival at Tanyaung River Water Pumping Project in Salin Township, the minister
inspected the feeder canal, the main station, waterway and flow of water into the river.
Yesterday, the minister and party inspected the position and flow of Ayeyawady River and
the site where water pumping station can be built. Then, the commander arrived at
Thaphenseik region where water pumping station will be built. The site was primarily
chosen by Water Resources Utilization Department. Officials reported on benefit change
of single cropping to double or triple cropping in the irrigated area on completion of the
water pumping station and condition of crops. Chairman of Magway Division Peace and
Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported on areas where water pumping
projects are feasible.The minister then met local farmers. In the afternoon, the minister and party proceeded to
the cotton ginning factory of Myanma Cotton and Seri- culture Enterprise in
Taungdwingyi. In the briefing hall, Managing Director Dr Thein Htay reported on
purchase of cotton in Magway District, cotton ginning and seeds production. The minister
inspected production of the factory. In the evening, the minister and party arrived at the
project site of Bwetgyi Dam near Dandaung Village, 26 miles from Aunglan. Director U
Khin Maung Nyunt and Director-General U Kyaw San Win of Irrigation Department
reported on low-lying and irrigated areas of the dam. Then, the minister inspected land
preparation and geological test for the main dam. Afterwards, the minister met local
farmers and gave instructions on regional development, multiple cropping and greening
tasks.
Minister inspects Bayintnaung BridgeYANGON, 11 March-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials of Public Works yesterday inspected repair of bearings
for maintenance of Bayintnaung Bridge linking Mayangon and Hlinethaya Townships.
Engineers reported on works and the minister gave instructions. He inspected works
undertaken. The deputy minister, officials of Public Works, Secretary of Hinthada District
Peace and Development Council, Chairman of Ingapu Township Peace and Development
Council, officials of Department of Marine Administration and local people observed the
site suitable for construction of new Myokwin Bridge across Ngawun River. Divisional
Superintending Engineer U Ye Myint Swe and officials attended to preliminary
engineering works.Talks on sports psychology held
YANGON, 11 March-An educational talk on sports psychology organized by Myanmar
Olympic Committee and Medical Committee for Sports was held at the National Indoor
Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this morning. Present were Chairman of MOC Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Chairman of Medical Committee for Sports Director of
Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han and MOC members, officials of the Ministry
of Sports, medical experts, professors, doctors of various sports federations, athletes and
trainees of Sports and Physical Education Institute. Chairman of MOC Minister Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint and Director Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han delivered speeches. Professor
Daw Khin Aye Win of Psychology Department of Yangon University, Head of Psychology
Department of Defence Services Institute of Medicine Lt-Col Kyaw Kyaw Than and
Deputy Medical Superintendent of Yangon Psychiatric Hospital Dr Zaw Sein Lwin gave
lectures on psychology.Win Thuza Shop (Pathein Branch) opens
YANGON, 11 March-Hailing the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, the Myanma
Ceramics Industries of the Ministry of Industry-1 opened Win Thuza Shop (Pathein
Branch) at the department store, corner of Shwe Zedi Road and Merchant Road, Pathein,
Ayeyawady Division, this morning. Present at the ceremony were member of the State
Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura
Shwe Man, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, military and civil officials, Union
Solidarity and Development Associations, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red
Cross Society, band troupe, students, nurses and towns elders.The commander unveiled the signboard of the shop. Chairman of Pathein District Peace
and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Pyone and Managing Director of MCI U Than
Shwe formally opened the shop. Then, the commander, the minister and the guests viewed
round the shop. Managing Director U Than Shwe explained the purpose of opening the
shop. Speaking on the occasion, the commander spoke words of thanks to the minister for
Industry-1 and officials, who are implementing the tasks on producing quality goods,
which are to be sold at reasonable prices, in accordance with the guidance of the Head of
the State. The managing director presented K 30,000 each to Ayeyawady Division USDA,
the Division MCWA, band troupe, pom pom troupe and Kayin Don dance troupe. The
commander, the minister and party inspected 110 KV generators and construction of silos
for storage of paddy husk. Then, the minister, together with the commander, inspected
Pathein Glass Factory and left instructions. Later, the commander and the minister met
with the responsible persons at the briefing hall of the factory. The minister urged the
responsible persons to make efforts to exceed the targets.
YANGON, 11 March-A total of 339 gem merchants 184 from 100 companies of 10
countries and 155 from 59 local companies arrived here to attend the 38th Myanma Gems
Emporium at Myanma Gem Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road today. The merchants
viewed the gems and jewellery on display at the emporium from 9 am to 5 p.m. They were
briefed by Managing Director U Khin Oo of Myanma Gems Enterprise and Secretaries of
Jade, Gems and Pearl Sub-committees. More gems merchants will arrive here tomorrow
and view the items at the emporium.Commander inspects construction, agriculture and livestock breeding works in Yangon
North districtYANGON, 11 March-Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-
Gen Khin Maung Than accompanied by Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and officials inspected regional development
tasks and agriculture work in Yangon North District this afternoon. First, the commander
and party inspected at the junction of the road linking Htantabin and Shwepyitha Bridge.
He also inspected construction of Shwepyitha Bridge-Htantabin road. Then, he inspected
finished earthen road and construction of four 20 feet long-12 feet wide bridges along the
road. Shwepyitha Bridge-Htantabin road is 9 miles and 6 furlongs long. Construction of 7
miles and 2 furlongs long earthen road and four wooden bridges have already been
finished. Laterite laying work has been finished for three miles. Afterwards, the
commander inspected fowl breeding work at Yangon Division vegetables and poultry
farming special zone-1, Nyaung Hnapin Village in Hmawby Township, Yangon North
District.At the Hmawby Hsan briefing hall, officials reported to the commander on construction of
roads and drains, land reclamation and power supply. He gave necessary instructions.
Production of vegetables and fowl breeding work are being implemented at special zones
in Yangon Division. At special zones, digging of drainage has been carried out for 115.3
miles. Construction of earthen road for 71 miles out of 81 miles, installation of 11 KV
power line for 19.5 miles and 440 volt power line for 47 miles and cultivation of 1710
acres of vegetables have been finished so far. All targeted works will be finished in mid-
April.
(9) Illegally-imported Thailand-made taste enhancer Monosodium Glutamate and soft
drinks are bannedThe Government of the Union of Myanmar
The Ministry of Home Affairs
Order No 1/2001 The 2nd Waning of Taboung 1362 ME (10 March 2001)
Illegally-imported Thailand-made taste enhancer Monosodium Glutamate and soft drinks
are banned1. Thailand-made taste enhancer Monosodium Glutamate of all brands including ladle
brand, pot brand, red leaf brand, palace brand, sunflower brand, sardan brand, and soft
drinks of various kinds including red bull brand, Lippo brand and shark brand are being
imported and sold illegally by some smugglers through Thailand/Myanmar border by land
or sea.2. It was already announced to the public that the consumption of the above-mentioned
Thailand-made taste enhancer Monosodium Glutamate and soft drinks were banned
because, according to the laboratory experiments of the Ministry of Health, they contain
chemicals that are injurious to the health of human beings; users can develop disease in the
long run; and their health can fail, which can at last result in loss of life.3. With a view to safeguarding public health and life, therefore, it is announced to the
public that the import, sale and consumption of Thailand-made taste enhancer
Monosodium Glutamate of all brands including ladle brand, pot brand, red leaf brand,
palace brand, sunflower brand, sardan brand, and all the illegally-imported soft drinks are
banned again.(Signed)
Colonel Tin Hlaing
Minister
The Ministry of Home Affairs
Beware of new computer virus
YANGON, 11 March - According to the news obtained on 6 March 2001, a new
computer virus named Naked Wife destroyed the computers of organizations not less than
30 in the US. Like the virus Anna Kournikova, the new virus can spread through e-mails,
and it can destroy important files and Windows Operating System of the computer. E-mail
users in Myanmar are reminded to delete and not to open e-mails which read as follows:
Subject: FW : Naked Wife Attachment: Naked Wife.exe.
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