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ARCHIVES	Saturday, 16 February 2008	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Yangon, 15 Feb - Accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and officials, Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence inspected measures being taken for extension of the runway of Yangon International Airport , this morning.

At the briefing hall, Deputy Superintending Engineer (Civil) U Kyaw Hlaing of Airport Construction Project Special Group-2 of Public Works and officials reported on progress in construction of the 3,100 feet long and 200 feet wide extended runway section to be connected with the original runway measuring 8,100 feet by 200 feet, extension of the taxiway section measuring 3,345 feet by 100 feet to be connected with the original taxiway measuring 8,100 feet by 100 feet, facts about the project and future tasks.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe spoke of the need for officials to construct the runway and taxiway meeting the set standards.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe and party viewed tarmacking of 5 inches thick asphalt concrete on the extended runway, placing of 12 inches thick concrete on the extended taxiway and progress of earth work.

Upon completion of the project, the runway will be 11,200 feet long and 200 feet wide while the taxiway, 11,200 feet by 100 feet. As a result, the air way transport facilities will contribute to smooth transportation of passengers by air and speedier flow of commodities at home and abroad.

So far, the earth road for the extended taxiway has completed by 84 per cent, the placing of 12 inches thick concrete on the extended taxi way by 4 per cent, construction of the concrete drains under the extended taxiway by 75 per cent, and construction of the concrete drains between the extended runway and the taxiway by 12 per cent.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - The Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration Department under the Ministry of Mines and Victorious Glory International Pte Ltd of the Russian Federation signed the Agreement for Mineral Exploration of Gold and Associated Minerals along Uru River between Phakant of Kachin State and Homalin of Sagaing Division, at the ministry, here, this morning.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar Mr Mikhail M Mgeladze, officials of the Myanmar Investment Commission, the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, directors-general and managing directors under the Ministry of Mines and Chairman Mr Krivoshey Pavel of Victorious Glory International Pte Ltd and guests.

Director-General U Win Ti of the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration Department and Chairman Mr Krivoshey Pavel of Victorious Glory International Pte Ltd signed the agreement. The ceremony ended at 11 am

Clandestine schemes being plotted to commit destructive acts in the nation People urged to join hands with authorities concerned to expose conspiracies

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb-Subversive elements inside and outside the nation are plotting to commit destructive acts in the nation with the intention of undermining stability of the State, community peace, and prevalence of law and order, killing the innocent people and creating a public panic in the nation.

At about 4.30 am on 11 January, a bomb went off in a public toilet in the compound of the staff quarters near Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Station, while Naw Gae Lar of Laythit Village in Htantabin Township was making preparations to plant the bomb. The explosion cost her life. At about 7.30 pm the same day, corporal Saw Di Thaw Mu of Battalion (8) of KNU Brigade (3) also in charge of collecting extortion money was killed and four innocent people wounded in the bomb blast that took place near U Maung Maung circus show being staged to mark the Independence Day in the football ground in Nyaungbintha Village, Pyu Township, Bago Division. The bomb exploded while Saw Di Thaw Mu was trying to plant the bomb.

Similarly, a bomb explosion occurred between the public toilet and the brick wall of Yangon Railway Station near the upper class train ticket booth in the compound of the station on Bogyoke Aung San Street in Mingala Taungnyunt Township . An innocent person was injured in the incident. The above-mentioned news stories have been reported for public information.

According to the information received recently, internal and external destructive elements are scheming together to detonate bombs again in some important places and busy places in the nation, and they are sending trained destructionists into the nation.

Accordingly, authorities concerned are taking measures to be able to expose the saboteurs and explosives.

The people are thus reminded to inform the authorities concerned as soon as possible if they notice any persons and acts suspicious in their societies.

Yangon, 15 Feb - The Nationalities Affairs Working Group of the Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation organized educative talks at Central Training School of Education and Training Department under the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs on Myawady Mingyi Road, No 51 Ward of Dagon Myothit (North) Township, here, yesterday. It was attended by officials of MWAF, 186 trainees of training courses at the school and staff families.

Leader of the working group Daw Kyin Khine made an opening speech on the occasion.

Afterwards, Member of the working group Professor Daw Tin Ye gave talks on the facts about national races and Professor Dr Labang Hkawn on the Anatomy of Female Body and Common Probelms.

Officials of MWAF viewed the practical works of the trainees at the Advanced Domestic Training Course, the Tailoring Course and the Advanced Wickerwork Course.

Yangon, 15 Feb - Inland Water Transports is making plans to run watercraft, namely Bala Kyaw Thu, Bala Kyaw Swa, Bala Ye Kyaw, Bala Kyaw Khaung and Bala Yaza, for the pilgrimage to Myat Mawtinsun Pagoda Pujaniya in Ngaputaw Township , Ayeyawady Division.

During the pagoda Pujaniya, the watercraft will set off from the jetty of Delta Region Division of IWT on Lanthit Street in Seikkan Township , here, at 3 pm from 6 to 21 March and will moor at Maubin, Wakema, Myaungmya, Pathein, Ngaputaw and Hainggyikyun ports. The designation of the route is Khamaukmaw port.

The fare is K 8,000 per head for the upper class and K 2,500 per head for ordinary class. The watercraft will leave Pathein for Khamaukmaw at 10 am. The tickets are available at Delta Region Division of IWT on Lanthit Street in Seikkan Township .

Yangon, 15 Feb - Supervisory Committee for Yangon Division Secure and Smooth Transport held a coordination meeting at the hall of Yangon Command this afternoon.

Chairman of the supervisory committee Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win delivered an address. Departmental officials and the chairmen of the bus lines reported on matters related to Universities ferries, traffic rules enforcement and requirements for road safety. The meeting came to an end with the concluding remarks by the commander.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb-Myanma Economic Bank under Ministry of Finance and Revenue held an annual work coordination meeting for the 2007-08 Fiscal Year at the ministry here today.

At the meeting, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Than Nyein, Managing Director of Myanma Economic Bank U Myat Maw and managers of state/division/district bank branches of Myanma Economic Bank discussed matters related to services of MEB.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspected maintenance of Phaunggu Bridge across Nayrinsara river on Kalay-Kalewa Road on 13 February.

The minister also inspected construction project of Myaukyama Creek bridge on Pathein-Monywa highway and gave instructions on con-struction work.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - A National Consultation Workshop on Coastal Community Resilience Issues in

Myanmar

was held at the Ministry of Transport, here today.

Deputy Minister for Transport Col Nyan Tun Aung addressed the workshop and Social Scientist Mr Atiq Kainan Ahmed of Aisan Disaster Preparedness Center explained facts about the workshop.

At the workshop, the scholars of ADPC will focus on matters related to development of technologies and systems for rehabilitating coastal communities after natural disasters including rising sea level, storm and tide and tsunami in the areas.

The workshop was organized by Meteorology and Hydrology Department of the Ministry of Transport and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - Delegates and national race cultural troupes who had attended the 61st Anniversary Union Day ceremony left here by train, car and air for their respective towns in States and Divisions this morning. They were seen off at Ywadaw station, Nay Pyi Taw Airport and No 7 Transit Centre by officials of Union Day Invitation and Accommodation Subcommittee.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - National race cultural troupes gave performances at the open air theatre in the compound of Nay Pyi Taw City Hall yesterday for the final day. Chairman of Management Committee for Organizing the 61st Anniversary Union Day Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and wife Daw Swe Swe Oo, departmental heads, personnel of the ministries, Supreme Court, Attorney-General's Office, Civil Service Selection and Training Board and Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee viewed the entertainment of artists of Fine Arts Department and cultural troupes from Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan States and Taninthayi Division.

Yangon, 15 Feb - To mark the opening ceremony of the Snowflake Art Gallery, the Spring Art Exhibition of 15 artists will be conducted at No 2/B, Building 2/4 (second floor), at the corner of East Sangyoung Road and Shin Saw Pu Road in Sangyoung Township, on 21 February.

The water and oil colour works of artists U Thaung Han, U Saw Hlaing, U Lun Pe, U Hla Tin Tun, U Kyi Win, U Zaw Win, Win Myint Moe, Mon Thet, Myo Thant Aung, Sangyoung Ko Ko Aung, Nay Win Aung, Win Thein, Hla Phone Aung, Nay Tint Wai and Min Hein Aung will be put on display.

For further information, everybody may contact Daw Hnin Hnin Oo, Tel: 099061597 and 095043082.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - World Health Organization designated a motto entitled ?Protecting Health from Climate Change? for World Health Day which falls on 7 April, 2008. Everyone may send short stories, poems, articles and cartoons to Director, Health Education, Ministry of Health, Nay Pyi Taw not later than 10 March.

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb - A ceremony to drive stakes for construction of Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) was held at the site for the building, here, this morning.

A representative of the People's Republic of China explained the construction of the MICC.

Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Electric Power No 2 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Guan Mu drove the stakes at the designated places.

The MICC building will be built by Anhui Foreign Economic Construction (Group) Co Ltd (AFECC).

Nay Pyi Taw, 15 Feb -The 1st Drilling Campaign CNOOC Myanmar Ltd will drill oil-wells at No M 10 block offshore Tanin-thayi coast with drilling machine Nan Hai-2 from 26 February to 18 May.

The areas where the oil-wells will be drilled are at well No 1-1 from North Latitude 14° 16'34.955? to East Longitude 96°32'18.417?, at well No 2-1 from North Latitude 14°9'34.847? to East Longitude 96°45'55.379? and at well No 3-1 from North Latitude 14°4'51.466? to East Longitude 96°30'52.241?.

In this regard, Fisheries Department has already issued an announcement that all vessels large and small are not to enter the 4 km radius area of the working area.