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- Government dailies need to improve news writing and presentation to win public attraction
- 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Art Competition and Exhibition opens
- Aircraft in Sydney Air Race 2001 stop over at Yangon International Airport
- Minister meets foreign visitors
- Minister inspects roads and bridges
- Minister inspects training of selected football team
- Member of MEC Board of Directors meets with German and Indian Businessmen
- BEHS completion certificates presented
- Drug trafficker gets 15 years
(1) Government dailies need to improve news writing and presentation to win public attractionYANGON, 26 March - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt met officials, chief editors and staff of the News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information at the meeting hall of The New Light of Myanmar daily on Strand Road this morning.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt said the dailies published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information play a key role in implementing the State’s objectives. It is required for the chief editors, editors and staff at different levels to work in accord with the policies laid down by the State.
Though the present government is the Tatmadaw government press freedom is being granted to an
appropriate degree; publication of over 100 private periodicals have been permitted; and publication of new private journals are being permitted As the reading population in Myanmar is growing, the dailies published by the ministry should be in accord with the policy guidelines, should be correct and should meet the required standard.News presentation should be in accord with the time and situation. The ministry staff should know the importance of the news value in line with the time and condition. As the staff of NPE are experienced persons in the journalism filed they have the ability to differentiate between the news which will benefit the nation and the people and the news which will have bad effect on the nation and the people. They also know the value and impact of the news. Thus, they should avoid featuring news reports which may cause ill effects on the nation and the people.
Presentation of the newspapers should be improved in form and content to win public attraction. Thus, they should strive to add value and quality to the essence as well as the form of the dailies. As incorrect translation of a news report or missing of a letter or a word in a news report may lead to stating an opposite meaning, they should pay serious attention to preventing occurring of such mistakes. As good impression of news photo is also a strength of a newspaper to win public attraction, necessary equipment should be provided for the betterment of the news photos. Minister for Information Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung reported to the Secretary-1 on plans to improve the quality and standard of the dailies.
Managing Director of NPE U Tin Kha, chief editors and editors explained work process of the dailies and requirements. Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein and Adviser to the Ministry of Information U Kyaw Min gave supplementary remarks. The Secretary-1 gave suggestions. He then cordially greeted those present at the meeting.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Director-
General of State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, Director-General of Myanma Radio and TV U Khin Maung Htay, Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U Chit Naing, Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise Col Myint Thein, Managing Director of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi, directors of NPE, deputy directors, advisers, technicians, chief editors and deputy-chief editors of the dailies, Myanma News Agency (Internal), Myanma News Agency (External) and Myanma Alin press, managers, editors and chief reporters.Accompanied by officials, the Secretary-1 inspected the publications of NPE reflecting the State’s policy and vitalising patriotism as well as the journalism training hall. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the computer room and the press of the New Light of Myanmar. They were conducted round and briefed by Chief Editor U Maung Maung Aye and Deputy Chief Editor U Thein Htut. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and party proceeded to Kyemon Daily where they were welcomed there by Chief Editor U Ye Tint and Deputy Chief Editor U Myint Swe. The Secretary-1 and party inspected computer rooms and the press.
In the afternoon, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and party arrived at the Myanma Alin Daily in Bahan Township and inspected computer rooms and the press. The Secretary-1 and party were shown round by Chief Editor U Ye Myint Pe and Deputy Chief Editor U Tin Hlaing. During the inspection of the dailies, the Secretary-1 gave suggestions on means to improve the quality and standard of the newspapers.
Secretary-1 receives national race leadersYANGON, 26 March- Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt received Chairman U Lwe Moung of Shan State (North) Special Region-3, Vice-Chairman U Nyi Lone of Shan State (North) Special Region-7, Joint-Secretary U Mahn Thet Phaw of Kayah State Special Region-2, Vice-Chairman U Than Soe Naing of Kayan Pyithit Party, Chairman U Ta Kaleh of Shan State Nationalities People’s Liberation Organization, leader of Mon Pyithit Party U Naing Aung Naing and Secretary U Naing Yawda and Secretary of SSNA U Kan Ywet at Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road at 5.45 p.m. today.
Also present at the call were Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Director-General Lt-Col Pe Nyein of the State Peace and Development Council Office, Head of Department Col Kyaw Thein of OSS and officials. They discussed matters relating to further strengthening of Union Spirit and regional development undertakings.
(2) 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Art Competition and Exhibition opens
YANGON, 26 March- The 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Art Competition and Exhibition was opened at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U Wisara Road this morning.
Present were Chairman of Leading Committee for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win Myint, members of Leading Committee, Chairman of Management Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chairman of Literary and Art Competition Committee Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and members, Chairmen and members of Literary and Photo Competition Work Committee, Poem and Art Competition Work Committee, University, College, Institute and Basic Education School Literary and Art Competition Work Committee, Military Code of Conduct and Extempore Talk Competition, Prize-Presentation and Finance Work Committee, TV Quiz Work Committee, Twelve Objectives Computer Quiz Work Committee, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association and prize-winners.
Chairman of Leading Committee for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win Myint formally opened the competition and exhibition. Next, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe formally unveiled the painting of Shwedaung Battle. The Secretary-3 and party had photo taken with prize-winners. The Secretary-3 observed prize-winning colour photos, plaster sculpture, wooden sculpture, statuette, novel, short stories and poems, computer drawings, marching songs and paintings.
Secretary-3 presents prizes to 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day boothsYANGON, 26 March- A prize presentation for the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day booths was held at the Defence Services Museum this morning, attended by Chairman of Leading Committee for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen. Win Myint.
Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, senior military officers, members of committee for prize-
presentation of booths, heads of departments, officials of prize-winning booths, and guests. Staff Officer (Grade II) of Defence Services Museum and Historical Research Institute Major Kyaw Kyaw Myint reported on prize-presentation of the Leading Committee and list of prize-winning booths.Secretary-3 Lt-Gen. Win Myint presented prizes to the Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Industry-1 and Ministry of Rail Transportation, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Ministry of Forestry that stood first, second, third, fourth and fifth respectively. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented special prizes to Ministry of Hotels and Tourism , Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs.
Next, Judge Advocate-General Maj-Gen Thein Soe presented special prizes to Ministry of Energy,
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health. Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein presented first prize to Northern Command, second to North-East Command and third to North-West Command. Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo presented special prizes to Eastern Command, South-West Command and Western Command. Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe presented first prize to Directorate of Ordnance Services, second to Directorate of Supply and Transport and third to Directorate of Artillery and Armour. Vice Quartermaster-General Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win presented special prizes to Directorate of Signals, Directorate of Training and Directorate of Resettlement. The ceremony ended after a speech by the Secretary-3.
(3) Aircraft in Sydney Air Race 2001 stop over at Yangon International Airport
YANGON, 26 March- An international air armada of aircraft taking part in the London to Sydney Air Race 2001 to mark the Centenary of Australia landed at Yangon International Airport on 25 March evening after stopping over in Calcutta, India.
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint greeted the pilots there.
Service personnel of the ground service division of Myanma Airways, staff of the airport security unit, Department of Civil Aviation and the flight fuel unit of the Ministry of Energy provided assistance to flight plan, tower control plan, accommodation and ground-handling arrangements and other airport services to the pilots. The aircraft left London on 11 March and will complete its journey in Sydney on 8 April. On the way, the aircraft will fly to the destination passing 17 countries, and will stop over for 22 times to spend the night and five times for refuelling.
The majority of aircraft in the race are single-engine planes. A total of 38 aircraft including a competitor helicopter and 32 planes from 10 countries, two aircraft for TV crew, two staff aircraft, one administration and one reserve aircraft participate in the race. The winner will pocket a prize money of US$ 150,000.Phukhet, Thailand, at 7 am today.
The aircraft were seen off at the airport by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint and
Ambassador of Australia Mr Travor David Willison. Officials supervised the aircraft to ensure smooth departure for Phukhet.Minister inspects production of water pipes, tanks and pontoons
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin this morning inspected water pipes and pumps to be sent to special projects at the main stores of Water Resources Utilization Department in Ywathagyi, Dagon Myothit North.
The minister inspected large water pipes, motors, pumps, accessories for pumps and rubber washers to be delivered to new water pumping projects in Sagaing Division, Magwe Division and Yangon Division. Then, he inspected steel water pipes, fuel storage tanks, pontoons to be delivered to water pumping projects, produced by production workshop of maintenance and supply department. He also inspected production of various sizes of steel water pipes and left necessary instructions.
(4) Minister meets foreign visitors
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone met Mr Carsten M Glombik Allianz Aktiengeseell Schaft of Indo German Chamber of Commerce and party at his office at 1 p.m. today. Similarly, the minister met Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun and party at the same venue at 2 p.m. today. Also present at the calls were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan, directors-general, managing directors and officials.
F&R Minister receives guests from China
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Finance and. Revenue U Khin Maung Thein received Vice-Chair man Mr Shen Ning Wu of Dong Feng Motor Corporation of the People's Republic of China and party at his office at 9 am today. Also present at the call was Director of Budget Department U Han Shein.
Minister receives Chinese Ambassador
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin received Ambassador of China Mr Li Jinjun at his office today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko, Pro-Rector (Admin) Dr Hla Pe of the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Director Daw Khin Nwe Han Kyi of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and Head of Office U Maung Maung Myint.
Minister for PBANRDA receives PRC Ambassador
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt received Ambassador of China Mr Li Jinjun at his office at 3 p.m. today. Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers U Kyaw Tin and Brig-Gen. Than Tun and directors-general of the departments.
Minister receives Indian guests
YANGON, 26, March- Minister for Industry- 1 U Aung Thaung received Managing Director Mr Jurgen Schubert of Siemens Ltd of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, which is based in India, and party at his office at 8 am today. Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen. Thein Tun and Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win, directors-general and managing directors from the departments and Industries
Minister receives UNFPA DirectorYANGON, 26 March - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Director of United Nations Population Fund Dr Sheila Macrae at his office this morning. Also present were Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and officials.
(5) Minister inspects roads and bridges
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, together with officials, inspected Yangon-Pathein Highway and Athoak-Yekyi-Ngathaingchaung Road by car on 22 March On 23 March, he inspected Roe Nyinaung-2 and Gonminyoe Bridge Projects on Gwa-Ngathaingchaung Road. He also inspected the asphalting of Gwa-Thandwe Section in Sittway region and gave instructions. On 24 March, he inspected construction of Pyichaung Bridge on Thandwe-Taungup Road. Then, he inspected land erosion at Kyaukgyi Bridge at Mile Post 20. He also inspected construction of Taungup-Ma-i Road and Tanlwe Bridge Project.
Roads, bridge opened
YANGON, 26 March- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, accompanied by Director-General of Development Affairs Department Col Myo Myint, attended road-opening ceremonies in Kayan and Thongwa Townships this morning.
First, the minister and party attended the ceremony to open Kwanmodein graval road, 5,100 feet long and 12 feet wide, in Kayan Township. Then, the minister attended the ceremonies to open Kayan Creek Bridge, repaved Hngetkyaung road, 1,160 feet long and 12 feet wide, and repaved Pyidawtha road, 1,320 feet long and 12 feet wide, in Kayan Township. Afterwards, the minister and party went to Thongwa and attended road-opening ceremonies there.
Ro-Ro IV ferry boat launched
YANGON, 26, March- In honour of Tatmadawmen, a ceremony to launch Ro-Ro IV ferry boat built at Dala Shipyard, Inland Water Transport, the Ministry of Transport was held at Dala Shipyard this afternoon. It was attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister at the Prime Minster's Office Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint and U Pe Than, departmental heads, officials, guests and employees of the dockyard. Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe delivered a speech and formally launched the ferry boat. The ferry boat used to be a timber log carrier. Construction work to change it to a Ro-Ro ferry began on l December 2000 at a cost of K43.84 million The ferry, 130 feet long, 30 feet wide, 6 feet high can carry 7 trucks and 9 Sedan cars. It is powered by two 250 horse-power out-board engines and can carry 170-ton loads.
Minister inspects Central Fire Services Training SchoolYANGON, 26 March - Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa attended presentation of sports equipment to Youth Training School in Mandalay on 24 March.
Accompanied by Director-General of Fire Services Department U Myint Tun, Director-General of Social ; Welfare Department U Sit Myaing and officials, the minister also inspected women's development centre, youth training school, girls training school and women's vocational education school. Later, the minister inspected Relief and Resettlement Department Office in Mandalay. In PyinOoLwin, he visited Central Fire Services Training School. He then inspected mess hall, kitchen and the tower At 'the meeting hall, he met trainees of basic fire fighting course and agricultural course.
(6) Minister inspects training of selected football team
YANGON, 26 March- Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint inspected the training of Myanmar tentatively selected football team, which will take part in the XXI South-East Asia Games, at Padonma Sports Ground in Sangyoung Township this morning.
Officials of the ministry and coaches reported on condition of training for the SEA Games to the
minister who gave necessary instructions on ensuring success of the team.USDA membership applications submitted
YANGON, 26 March- CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone attended a ceremony to submit USDA membership applications at Bahtoo Hall in Ywangan Township on 24 March. Secretary of Ywangan Township USDA U Moe Tun reported on works.
Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone discussed aims and objectives of the association, future task, making efforts to
become an association on which the State relies and participation in social affairs. CEC member Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone accepted 1,025 membership applications from five villages. He met departmental officials and towns elders at the construction project office. Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone inspected USDA Office. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone inspected crops purchase centre of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading in Ywangan Township. He also inspected the site for construction of Township USDA office.Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone met officials and USDA members in Pindaya Township and accepted 2,703
membership applications. On 25 March, he accepted 2,310 membership applications in Nyaungshwe Township. Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone inspected crops purchase centre and Shweleinmaw rice mill in Nyaungshwe Township.
Repaved roads put back into service in Pazundaung TownshipYANGON, 26 March- A ceremony to put back into service repaved roads was held in Wards 8 and 9 in Pazundaung Township this morning.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, CEC members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan and Col Maung Pa, Secretary of YCDC Col-Myint Aung, Joint Secretary U Kyi Win, member Col Tin Soe and heads of departments, Commandant to Defence Services Records Office Commander of No 4 Military Region Brig-Gen. Myo Myint, Chairman. of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and officials. Mayor U Ko Lay, Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan and officials formally opened the repaved roads. Chairman of the road repaving committee U Thaung Myint presented a commemorative pennant and gifts to the mayor, Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan and guests.
USDA members donate blood
YANGON, 26 March - Altogether 163 members of Yangon South District Union Solidarity and
Development Association collectively donated blood at No 2 Military Hospital this afternoon as a gesture honouring the Tatmadaw members.Present were Commandant of No 2 Military Hospital Col Min Naing and specialists, officials, executive of Yangon Division USDA U Min Thein, Secretary of Yangon South District USDA U Lwin Oo and executives and blood donors. Executive of Yangon Division USDA U Min Thein explained the purpose of blood donation. Commandant Col Min Naing presented certificates of honour to the blood donors.
Paper-reading session held
YANGON, 26 March- The paper-reading session of the Feedstuff and Medicine Purchase and
Distribution Sub-committee, was held at Tawwin Hall of Forest Department this morning. Present were Chairman of Fish and Meat Extended Breeding and Production Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig Gen. Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan, Chairman of the Sub-committee for Feedstuff and Medicine Purchase and Distribution Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, officials of Myanmar Fisheries Federation and livestock breeding entrepreneurs.Chairman Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe gave a speech. Minister Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein explained matters related to production of meat and fish and rural development projects and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thaik Tun on livestock breeding and production of feedstuff and medicines. Then, guests viewed feedstuff and medicines displayed by entrepreneurs. Afterwards, the paper reading session followed.
(7) Member of MEC Board of Directors meets with German and Indian Businessmen
YANGON, 26 March - Member of the Board of Directors of Myanma Economic Corporation Brig-En Than Htay met with German and Indian businessmen led by Vice-President of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) Mr Schubert at the meeting hall of MEC today. They discussed matters related to mutual cooperation. Also present were officials of MEC.
Minister Brig-Gen. Abel receives delegation of IGCC
YANGON, 26 March- Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen. Abel met with an eight-member delegation led by Mr Joachim Otto Siemers of Indo-Germany Chamber of Commerce at his office this morning. Also present were officials of National AFTA Unit.
'Soon' offered to Sayadaws of State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon)
YANGON, 26 March- Under the patronage of Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, staff families of the Cottage Industries Department offered 'soon' to 450 members of the Sangha including the Rector and faculty member Sayadaws of State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon) at Mogok Soonsarhsaung on Kaba Aye Hill this morning.
Present were Rector Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka- Pandita Bhaddanta Wunnita, Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, officials and staff families. Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San donated provisions to the Rector Sayadaw. Then, the director-general of Cottage Industries Department presented K 100,000 for 'soon' to Director U Tun Mya Aung of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana. Next, the staff families offered 'soon' to 450 members of the Sangha including the Rector and faculty member Sayadaws of State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon).
Deputy Minister inspects construction of railroad and bridge
YANGON, 26 March- Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin inspected the project of Donthami Rail-cum-Road bridge and attended to the needs yesterday. At the briefing hall, the Executive Engineer briefed the deputy minister on progress of the work and future plans. After inspecting the construction site, the deputy minister met with the officials and supervisors, and gave necessary instructions on completion of the tasks in time, quality control keeping of record, maintenance of machinery and application of own skills effectively.
(8) BEHS completion certificates presented
YANGON, 26 March- A ceremony to present high school level completion certificates for 2000-2001 academic year was held at Pyinnya Yadana hall of No 4 Basic Education High School in Pazundaung Township this morning. The ceremony was held under the education promotion programmes of Myanmar. It was attended by Director (Planning & Finance) U Kyaw Thin of No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon) of Ministry of Education, Deputy Director (Education) U Nu and departmental officials, Headmistress Daw Yi Yi Than, teachers, parents and students. The headmistress delivered a speech and presented certificates to the students one by one. Then, the students sang the song "Flowers are blooming." Altogether 127 certificates were presented to the students in the morning session and 101 in the afternoon.
Armed Forces Day Exhibition crowded with visitors
YANGON, 26 March- The 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Exhibition was opened at Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda Road at 9 am today. Altogether 686 people and members of the Sangha visited the exhibition which opens from 9 am to 6 p.m. daily.
High school level completion certificates presented
YANGON, 26 March- A ceremony to present high school level completion certificates for 2000-2001 academic year was held at Aung San Hall of No 1 Basic Education High School in Ahlon Township yesterday morning.
It was attended by Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department U Tin Win, Director (Planning and Finance) U Kyaw Thin, Director (Education) U Khaing Soe, Deputy Director (Education) U Nu of No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon) of the Ministry of Education, Headmistress Daw Khin May Win, members of the school board of trustees, teachers and parents. The headmistress presented 350 certificates to the students.
New roads opened in Mon State Ayeyawady DivisionYANGON, 26 March- In honour of the Tatmadawmen, a ceremony to open new roads built on self-reliance was held in Mudon Township on 24 March. First, Executive Officer U Ba Myint of Township Development Committee, Chairman U Aye Maung of Village Peace and Development Council and Chairman of Road Construction Committee U Yin Te formally opened the l,170-ft-long Zetawun Road built at a cost of K 1,170,000 in Myoma Ward-4; Assistant Engineer Daw Win Win Kyi, Chairman of Ward Peace and Development Council U Aung Than and Chairman of Road Construction Committee U Kunbalai, 791-ft-long Main Road-5 built at a cost of K 1,086,000 in Myoma Ward 3; and Director of Mon State Development Affairs Department U Nyo Win Myint, Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Aung Kyaw Soe and Chairman of Road Construction Committee U Win Hlaing, -10-mile-and-four furlong-long Abit-Tagun-dine tarred road built at a cost of K 21,000,000. Similarly, a gravel road at Suganan Village in Kyaiklat Township, Ayeyawady Division, was opened at the archway of the road on the same day. Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Aung Myin and Executive Officer of Kyailclat Township Development Affairs Department U Myint Maung formally
opened a 900 ft-long gravel road built at a cost of K 500,000.Then, Chairman U Aung Myin and Chairman of Suganan Village Peace and Development Council U Aye Shwe formally opened the five-mile-and-six-furlong-long Suganan-Thayawe-Thapat earth road at the archway of the road Chairman U Aung Myin of Township Peace and Development Council and Chairman of Thapat Village Peace and Development Council U Kyaw Aye Myint formally opened the two-mile-and-two-furlong-long Thapat-Phaun-gyoehtate earth road and a bridge on the road, which is 30-ft long and 8-ft wide and built with the use of K 1,000,000 from the fund for development of rural areas.
Gravel road put back into service in LoikawYANGON, 26 March- A ceremony to put back into service Bado-Htayngahlya gravel road was held at the road in honour of Tatmadawmen on 21 March morning. Present were Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen. Nyunt Hlaing, Kayah State level officials, commanding officers of regiments and units in Loikaw Station and local people totalling over 5,000.
Chairman of Loikaw District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Tun and Director of Kayah State Development Committee U Win Maung formally opened the road. Then, Director U Win Maung presented commemorative pennants to Kayah State Chairman Brig-Gen. Nyunt Hlaing and District Chairman Lt-Col Tin Tun. Bado-Htayngahlya graval road, 2,400 feet long and 12 feet wide, was constructed at a cost of K 797,000. After that, the Kayah State Chairman attended the Summer Culture Course, organized by Kayah State Union Solidarity and Development Association, at Sasana Beikman in Loikaw.
(9) Drug trafficker gets 15 years
YANGON, 26 March- Members of the local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched the house of Tun Hla, 29, of Aung Theikdi Street, Bawamyint Ward in
Thingangyun Township and seized 217.5 grams of marijuana at 10 am on 19 February 1999. Action has been taken against him in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Yangon East District Court handed down 15 years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A) on him on 27 February.
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