The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 25 August , 2001)
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1. - President of Republic of Indonesia Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri pays working visit to Myanmar
- State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General
Than Shwe sends felicitations to Uruguay
2. - Senior General Than Shwe sees off Indonesian President
Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri and delegation
- Indonesian President calls on Senior General Than Shwe
- Senior General Than Shwe hosts luncheon to Indonesian
President Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri
3. - Secretary-1 receives Malaysian guests
4. Secretary-3 presents prizes to winners of performing arts
competitions
5. - Deputy Prime Minister receives Malaysian guests
- Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung sends felicitations
to Uruguay
- Commerce Minister receives guests
- F&R Minister receives Japanese delegation
- AMDA, Japan, donates medicines
6. - Minister meets industrialists
- Construction of Thabbyinnu Pagoda inspected
- K 2.46 million distributed to medical units of North
Okkalapa General Hospital
7. - Course on export and import procedures opens
- Term paper supervisors for doctorate degree paid homage
- Cash donated for renovation of ancient Bagan pagodas
- Strategic Planning Workshop for Women and Child Health
Development (WCHD) begins
8. - Yangon Division USDA holds annual general meeting
- Kayah State USDA annual meeting held
- Mayor inspects Uto-Kyarin region
9. - Leading Patrons of Women's Sports Federation meet
- Indonesian study group concludes visit
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( 1 ) President of Republic of Indonesia Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri pays
working visit to Myanmar
Yangon, 24 Aug- At the invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe, the
goodwill delegation led by President of the Republic of Indonesia Madame
Mega-wati Soekarnoputri arrived here by special flight this morning to pay a
working visit to Myanmar.
President Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri and delegation were welcomed at Yangon
International Airport by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Senior General Than Shwe, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military
Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, 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, Minister at the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Khin Maung Win, Ambassador of Myanmar to Indonesia U Nyo Win, Director-General
of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet, heads of missions of ASEAN
nations in Myanmar, Ambassador of Indonesia to Myanmar Mr Nasaruddin Koro,
embassy staff and families.
The aircraft carrying the delegation led by Indonesian President Madame
Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived at the airport at 10 am. Director-General of the
Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and Ambassador of Indonesia to Myanmar Mr
Nasaruddin Koro boarded the plane and welcomed President Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and her consort Mr Taufiq Kiemas. Two Myanmar girls presented a
bouquet to Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri and Mr Taufiq Kiemas. School girls
waiting at the airport welcomed Madame Megawati Soekarno-putri and delegation
waving miniature flags of the two countries and chanting slogans. Madame
Megawati Soekarnoputri and Mr Taufiq Kiemas were greeted by Senior General Than
Shwe. Senior General Than Shwe presented his entourage to the Indonesian
President.
Afterwards, Senior General Than Shwe and party and Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and delegation went to the reception hall of the airport. Madame
Mega-wati Soekarnoputri and Senior General Than Shwe then proceeded to the
saluting dais and took the salute of the Guard of Honour as the State Band
played the national anthems of the two countries. Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri
and Senior General Than Shwe inspected the Guard of Honour. Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and Senior General Than Shwe were greeted by heads of missions of
ASEAN nations and Ambassador of Indonesia to Myanmar Mr Nasaruddin Koro,
embassy staff and families.
The Indonesian President and delegation, accompanied by Senior General Than
Shwe, proceeded to Seinle Kantha State House in a motorcade. Teachers, students
and the public totalling over 10,000 warmly welcomed the guests waving
miniature flags of the two countries along the route from the airport to Seinle
Kantha State House, and along the University Avenue wishing the Indonesian
President and her consort and the Senior General good health and hailing the
Myanmar-Indonesia friendship. As a gesture extending a grand welcome to the
Indonesian President, an archway was put up at the entrance to the Yangon
International Airport bearing the words both in Myanmar and English "We warmly
welcome Her Excellency President of Indonesia Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri and
her consort Mr Taufiq Kiemas.
Archways were also put up at the entrance to the airport on Pyay Road, at the
corner of Inyalay and in front of the People's Square. The national flags of
the two countries were hoisted at the airport, at the entrance road, at the 8th
Mile junction, at Inyalay corner, on the Inya bund, at the entrance to the
Seinle Kantha State House, along the University Avenue, at the Kamayut
junction, at the Hanthawady Roundabout, U Wisara Roundabout and in front of the
People's Square. The guests, together with the Senior General, arrived at
Seinle Kantha State House at 10.25 am. The Senior General greeted the
Indonesian President and delegation and left there at 10.35 am. Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and Mr Taufiq Kiemas were accompanied by Minister for Foreign
Affairs Dr N Hassan Wirajuda and high-ranking officials.
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State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends
felicitations to Uruguay
Yangon, 25 Aug- Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Dr Jorge Battle Ibanez, President of the
Republic of Uruguay, on the Independence Day of Uruguay which falls on 25
August, 2001.
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( 2 ) Senior General Than Shwe sees off Indonesian President Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and delegation
Yangon, 24 Aug- President of the Republic of Indonesia Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri and delegation, who paid a working visit to Myanmar at the
invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union
of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe, left here by special flight this afternoon
after conclusion of their visit.
The Indonesian President and delegation arrived at Yangon International Airport
at 2.15 pm. Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri and delegation were seen off at the
airport by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General
Than Shwe, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General
Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt, Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, member
of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of the Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office
Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Ambassador of Myanmar to Indonesia U Nyo Win,
Director-General of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet, Ambassador of
Indonesia to Myanmar Mr Nasaruddin Koro, the embassy staff and families. The
special aircraft carrying the Indonesian goodwill delegation took off at 2.30
pm. Senior General Than Shwe and party bade farewell to the guests from the VIP
lounge.
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Indonesian President calls on Senior General Than Shwe
Yangon, 24 Aug- President of the Republic of Indonesia Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri called on Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of
the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe at the Credentials Hall of the
Pyithu Hluttaw Building at 11.15 am today.
Also present at the call together with the Senior General were Vice-Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-3 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign
Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win,
Ambassador of Myanmar to Indonesia U Nyo Win and Director-General of the
Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet. The Indonesian President was accompanied
by Mr Taufiq Kiemas, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr N Hassan Wirajuda, high
ranking officials and Ambassador of Indonesia to Myanmar Mr Nasaruddin Koro.
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Senior General Than Shwe hosts luncheon to Indonesian President Madame Megawati
Soekarnoputri
Yangon, 24 Aug- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior
General Than Shwe hosted a luncheon to the Indonesian delegation led by
President of the Republic of Indonesia Madame Megawati Soekarnoputri at the
Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay Road this afternoon.
Also present were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, 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, Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, senior military
officers, Ambassador of Myanmar to Indonesia U Nyo Win, Ambassador of Indonesia
to Myanmar Mr Nasaruddin Koro and embassy staff and heads of department.
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( 3 ) Secretary-1 receives Malaysian guests
Yangon, 24 Aug- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt received President and Chief Executive Officer of Petroliam Nasional
Berhad (Petronas) of Malaysia Mr Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Hassan Marican and party at
the guest house of the Ministry of Defence at 4 pm today. Also present at the
call were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen
Lun Thi, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director-General
of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and Ambassador of Malaysia Dato'
Muhammad Bin Noh.
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( 4 ) Secretary-3 presents prizes to winners of performing arts competitions
Yangon, 24 Aug- The prize-presentation ceremony for the performing arts
competitions, Anyeint competition and magic show competition of the Directorate
of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare under the Ministry of Defence was
held at Yannyeinaye Hall on Parami Road in Mayangon Township this evening.
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen
Win Myint attended the ceremony. Also present were Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein and senior military officers of
the Ministry of Defence, members of the panel of judges, guests, artistes and
competitors. The Secretary-3 made a speech, and presented prizes to winners.
Then, the audience was entertained with magic shows.
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( 5 ) Deputy Prime Minister receives Malaysian guests
Yangon, 24 Aug- Deputy Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Vice-Admiral
Maung Maung Khin received Chairman of Petronas Company Mr Tan Sri Dato' Mohd
Hassan Marican and party of Malaysia at his office at 3 pm today. Also present
at the call were Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi and officials of the
Government's Office.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung sends felicitations to Uruguay
Yangon, 25 Aug- U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Dr Didier
Opertti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uruguay, on the
Independence Day of Uruguay which falls on 25 August, 2001.
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Commerce Minister receives guests
Yangon, 24 Aug- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Managing
Director Mr Ryoichi Azuma and party of Myanmar Sai Steel Industry Co Ltd,
Japan, at his office this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Director-General of Directorate of
Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of Border Trade Department U Nay Win,
Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and
officials.
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F&R Minister receives Japanese delegation
Yangon, 24 Aug- Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein received
Senior Vice-President of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Mr Toshikazu
Suzuki and party of Japan at his office at 10 am today. Also present at the
call were Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and Adviser
to the ministry U Kyi Shein.
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AMDA, Japan, donates medicines
Yangon, 24 Aug- The AMDA, a social organization from Japan, donated medicines
to Health Department of Meiktila Township, Mandalay Division, at Ministry of
Health on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Street here this morning. The donation ceremony
was attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister Prof Dr
Kyaw Myint, directors-general of departments under the ministry, Japanese
Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Shigeru Tsumori and officials of AMDA. First, the
ambassador gave an account of health cooperation programmes between Myanmar and
Japan. Then, representative of AMDA Mr Tetsuya Kobayashi explained the purpose
of donation. Later, Mr Tetsuya Kobayashi donated medicines worth K 9.2 million
to the minister who presented a certificate of honour to the donor.
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( 6 ) Minister meets industrialists
Yangon, 24 Aug- Chairman of the Myanma Industrial Development Committee
Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung met industrial entrepreneurs who are
implementing tasks by CMP system at Kanaung Hall of Management Office of Hlaing
Thayar Industrial Zone this morning. Also present were Deputy Minister for
Industry-1 Brig-Gen Thein Tun, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung
Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun,
directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under
the ministries and industrial entrepreneurs. First, the minister urged the
entrepreneurs to openly discuss the needs and difficulties of their work. Only
then, could difficulties be overcome in cooperation with departments concerned,
he said. Later, the minister attended to the requirements presented by the
entrepreneurs.
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Construction of Thabbyinnu Pagoda inspected
Yangon, 24 Aug - Chairman of Leading Committee for Construction of Thabbyinnu
Pagoda Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe arrived at Thabbyinnu
Pagoda construction site here this morning. Managing Director of Myanma
Industrial Construction Services of the Ministry of Industry-2 U Ye Tun and
officials reported on arrangements to construct a replica of Thabbyinnu stupa
at 108-foot height on the Pagoda. The minister and party then inspected the
site for construction of the replica of Thabbyinnu stupa. The minister
inspected progress in construction of Dhammethaka Sarthintaik and the pagoda
circular road from the Pagoda. The minister paid reverence to ancient Buddha
images in the Pagoda. A total of 80 per cent of concrete work, 50 per cent of
laying bricks and 25 per cent of Myanmar artistic work have been completed. The
height from the foot to the Htidaw of the Pagoda is 203 feet and six inches.
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K 2.46 million distributed to medical units of North Okkalapa General Hospital
Yangon, 24 Aug- A ceremony to distribute K 2.46 million, interests which have
accrued from K 1 million donated by Chairman of Myanmar National Health
Committee and over K 17 million by wellwishers, to medical units of North
Okkalapa General Hospital was held at the hospital this morning.
Present were Minister for Livestock Breeding and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung
Thein, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office U Than Shwe, officials of the
Ministry of Health, medical superintendents of hospitals in Yangon, professors
and heads of department, specialists, senior nursing officers, township
authorities, departmental officials, the chairmen of Township and Ward Health
Committees, employees of the hospital and wellwishers.
Medical Superintendent of North Okkalapa General Hospital Professor Dr Myint
Maung Maung explained the purpose of providing medical expenses for needy
patients. Then, Minister U Than Shwe and Professor Dr Myint Maung Maung
presented K 300,000 to the medical science unit, K 300,000 to the surgery unit,
K 260,000 to the obstetrics and gynaecology unit, K 300,000 to the child health
care unit, K 260,000 to the orthopaedic unit, K 100,000 each to the legal
medical science unit, the heart unit, the pathology unit and the laboratory,
the blood bank, the neonatal ward, the X-ray unit, the anaesthesia unit and the
ward for members of the Sangha, K 60,000 each to the physiology unit, the oral
health unit, the socio-medical relations unit and the trust fund for needy
patients. Daw Nwe Nwe Kyi, wife of Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun,
donated K 900,000 to the trust fund. After the ceremony, the ministers and
guests viewed modern medical equipment.
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( 7 ) Course on export and import procedures opens
Yangon, 24 Aug- Course No 20 on export and import procedures of Ministry of
Commerce was opened at the ministry on Strand Road this afternoon. It was
attended by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan, Director-General U Nyunt Aye of Directorate of Trade,
Director-General U Nay Win of Border Trade Department, Director-General U Min
Hla Aung of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, officials, guests and
trainees. First, the minister made a speech. He said; the objectives of opening
of the course are to enable the entrepreneurs to do trading systematically and
effectively in accord with policy, regulations and procedures laid down by the
State and to know procedures for applying for company registration and import
and export licenses. Altogether 90 trainees are attending the six-week course.
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Term paper supervisors for doctorate degree paid homage
Yangon, 24 Aug- Students who acquired PhD degrees in Engineering and
Architecture Course No 1 and Applied Science Course No 1 paid homage to the
term paper supervisors at the assembly hall of Department of Advanced Science
and Technology on Thanlwin Road this morning. The ceremony was attended by
Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Deputy Ministers U Nyi Hla Nge
and Dr Chan Nyein, heads of departments, rectors, officials and PhD degree
holders. First, the minister spoke. Then, the students paid homage to the
faculty members, term paper supervisors.
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Cash donated for renovation of ancient Bagan pagodas
Yangon, 24 Aug- A ceremony to present cash donations for renovation of ancient
pagodas in Bagan was held at the parlour of the Ministry of Culture at No 131,
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, here, this afternoon. Present were Minister for Culture U
Win Sein, Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt, Director-General of the Department of
Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of Archaeology
Department U Nyunt Han, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department U Kyaw
Win, Rector of the University of Culture (Yangon) U Tin Soe, Rector of the
University of Culture (Mandalay) U San Win and officials of the departments
under the ministry and wellwishers. Under the patronage of member of the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann,
Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils presented K 2.7
million to the minister who presented certificates of honour and expressed
thanks. The donations received from the public to date totalled K 523 million
and US 8 dollars.
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Strategic Planning Workshop for Women and Child Health Development (WCHD)
begins
Yangon, 24 Aug- Strategic Planning Workshop for Women and Child Health
Development (WCHD) jointly conducted by the Health Department under the
Ministry of Health and the UNICEF was opened at the Inya Lake Hotel this
morning with an address by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint,
directors-general, deputy directors-general, rectors and directors of
departments under the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, project
managers, resident representatives of UNICEF and WHO, officials of UN agencies,
chairmen of NGOs, officials of international non-governmental organizations and
guests. In his speech, the minister said that the National Health Committee has
laid down the National Health Policies including those relating to the role of
NGOs and international cooperation. It has been clearly stated to augment the
role of cooperative, joint ventures, private sectors and NGOs in providing
health care in view of the changing economic system and to strengthen the
collaboration with other countries for national health development.
The agenda of this workshop is quite full. The main objective is to enhance
coordination and cooperation between projects with similar goals for effective
use of available resources and manpower for maximum benefit. In order to reach
the desired goal, strategies must be realistic and feasible, and based on the
general plan of action. Then, Resident Representative of UNICEF Mr JB Mendis
and Resident Representative of WHO Dr Agostino Borra made speeches. Deputy
Director-General of the Department of Health Dr Soe Aung explained the
background strategies of women and child health development. The workshop will
continue till 26 August. Altogether 65 persons from the Department of Health,
the Department of Medical Science and the Health Planning Department including
project managers are attending the workshop.
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( 8 ) Yangon Division USDA holds annual general meeting
Yangon, 24 Aug- Yangon Division Union Solidarity and Development Association
held its annual general meeting for 2001 at the meeting hall of the association
in Bahan Township this morning. It was attended by Secretary-General of USDA U
Than Aung, member of the Central Executive Committee Col Thaik Tun, members of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, secretaries, executives and
delegates of Division, District and Township USDAs, wellwishers and guests.
CEC member Col Thaik Tun spoke on the occasion. Prizes for excellent
performance in organizing work, management, business and social and cultural
matters to township associations concerned. Members of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commissioner of Yangon Division General Administration
Department U Thein Swe and Commander of Yangon Division Police Command Police
Col Aung Daing presented prizes to USDA members who won prizes at courses,
extempore talks and computer quiz contests. Secretary of Yangon Division USDA U
Aye Myint accepted K 560,000, two wall clocks and 300 books donated to the
association. At the afternoon session, Secretary of Yangon Division USDA U Aye
Myint made a speech. Reports on various sectors were submitted. The USDA
executives and secretaries gave suggestions in connection with the reports.
Then, decisions were made on four matters, and five matters were put on record.
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Kayah State USDA annual meeting held
Yangon, 24 Aug- The annual general meeting for the Year 2001 of Kayah State
Union Solidarity and Development Association was held at the office of Kayah
State USDA on 23 August, with an address by CEC member of USDA Brig-Gen Thein
Aung. The CEC member accepted 6,289 USDA membership applications from Loikaw
Township USDA, 2,348 from Dimawhso Township USDA and 2,497 from Fruso Township
USDA. CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung and Chairman of Kayah State Peace and
Development Council Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing presented honorary awards to
outstanding students who passed 2001 matriculation exam. The meeting passed six
resolutions and put two matters on record. Also present were departmental
heads, commanding Officers of military stations and USDA members.
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Mayor inspects Uto-Kyarin region
Yangon, 24 Aug- Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay
inspected Uto-Kyarin region Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Project in
Taikkyi Township here and gave instructions this morning. Accompanied by
officials, the mayor inspected the pilot cultivation plots of ten paddy strains
near the Paddy, Vegetables and Fruit Cultivation Research Centre in the Project
and gave instructions on meeting the standards set and making research. He then
inspected the raising of fish, construction of huts for breeding 1,000 pigs and
cultivation of pigeon pea and left instructions. Later, he inspected the
breeding of 20,000 ducks and gave instructions on extended breeding of ducks
and systematic supervision for better production of duck eggs.
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( 9 ) Leading Patrons of Women's Sports Federation meet
Yangon, 24 Aug- Meeting of Committee of Leading Patrons of Myanmar Women's
Sports Federation was held at National Sports Stadium (1) in Thuwunna this
morning. It was attended by Leader of the federation Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
members Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Cho Oo and patrons, Chairperson Prof Dr Daw
May May Yi of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation and executive committee
members. First, Leader Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe made a speech. Then, a general
round of discussions followed. The meeting came to an end with the expression
of thanks by the leader.
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Indonesian study group concludes visit
Yangon, 24 Aug- Rear Admiral Sumardi and party of the National Defence College
of Indonesia, concluded their visit and left here for home by air this evening.
They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by officials of the Ministry
of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Military Attache of
Indonesia Col Amiruddin Usman.
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