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• Headlines
  

• Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of YCDC 
• General Khin Nyunt addresses Special Refresher Course No 50 for Basic Education Teachers

• Religion
  

• Sacred relics enshrining and Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremony held at Kyaikpadagyi Pagoda in Kyauktan
• USDA Secretary offers Kathina robes to monks at Maha Aungmyay Township USDA Kathina robes offering ceremony held at DSOH

• Region

• Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects use of electricity, sale of fuel
• Minister inspects agricultural undertakings in Ayeyawady Division 
• Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport holds coord meeting
• Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative Photo Competition

• Health

• Health Minister inspects surgical treatment at YGH
• Billboard bearing educational motto unveiled

• International Relations  

• Foreign Minister receives Thai Permanent Secretary
• Culture Minister receives guest
• Myanmar delegation arrives back from Manila
• Myanmar-Thai Joint Task Force on illegal workers meets

• Drug
  

• Drug dealers sentenced 
• Raw opium and heroin seized in Phakant and Kyukok

SPOTLIGHT

• Jades prices soar as emporium netts $8m
• Aid move on buckwheat project
• Special  shops offer wealth of knowledge about  Myanmar's history and culture

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Headlines

Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of YCDC

Yangon, 11 Nov - The communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay and wife Daw Khin Khin and families of YCDC was held at Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik on Sasana Yeiktha Road in Bahan Township this morning, attended by Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.

First, Daw Kyaing Kyaing and the congregation recited Namo Tassa three times to open the ceremony and received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandobasa. The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited metta sutta and parittas. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Daw Mya Mya San, Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Khin and wellwishers presented Kathina robes and offertories to the Sayadaws. Sayadaw of Chaukhtatgyi Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Nandobasa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.

The ceremony came to a close with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciramtitthatu. Daw Kyaing Kyaing and wellwishers performed the rituals of golden and silver showers. Then "soon" was offered to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.

State promoting international relations while upgrading and safeguarding national characters
General Khin Nyunt addresses Special Refresher Course No 50 for Basic Education Teachers

Yangon, 11 Nov - The opening ceremony of the Special Refresher Course No 50 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Nawarat Hall of Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) in Hlegu Township this evening, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said the government laid emphasis on conducting of the special refresher courses for basic education teachers. The courses were opened with the lofty aims for fifty times. The courses for Upper Myanmar were also conducted for 16 times. The special refresher courses for basic education teachers have been gaining momentum and expected good results have also emerged gradually. Nowadays, the State Peace and Development Council has systematically laid down plans for education reforms that can guarantee the long-term interest of the nation and national people. The education promotion programmes have been systematically implemented phase by phase and with the aim of upgrading the ability and uplifting the spirit of basic education teachers, the special refresher courses have been opened.

The Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee himself attended the opening and closing ceremonies of the courses, and time and again explained matters related to the guidance of the Head of State on the State's affairs, educational policies and other political affairs that should be known. So, the special refresher courses are concerned with the trainee teachers as well as other teachers in education field. The trainee teachers who have got a chance to attend this excellent course are to try hard throughout the course to be able to practically implement the noble and lofty aims of the course. Recently, two significant endeavours replete with the national essence for the State had been made. One was the successful completion of the Tenth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions that had been yearly held on a grand scale to preserve and uphold the traditional cultural heritage, to upgrade the national characters and to prevent penetration of alien culture.

The other was that Head of State Senior General Than Shwe had attended the Eighth ASEAN Summit, the First Greater Mekhong Subregion Summit, the ASEAN Heads of State/Government and Heads of State/Government of the People's Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Summit, the ASEAN-India Summit and the meeting between ASEAN Heads of State/Government and the President of South Africa and Chairman of OAU. The Eighth ASEAN Summit and other related meetings are the proof of the ASEAN member nations' enhanced cooperation with the world nations.

Similarly, the Union of Myanmar is making arrangements for promoting relations with the international community, he said. The two significant endeavours revealed that the State is promoting international relations while upgrading and safeguarding the national characters. With the aim of strengthening the national economy, developing of modern science and technology with the abreast of time and for the country to be able to stand tall among world nations, the State is endeavouring to promote international relations and cooperation. Due to the increased international relations and advancing information technology, there will be much alien penetration into culture.

For perpetuation and safeguarding of the national culture and characters, greater efforts are to be made with national awareness, he said. Moreover, over 100 national races have been residing in the Union for years countable by the thousand. So, national solidarity and Union Spirit among national brethren are to be nurtured and upheld as the heritage of our ancestors. It is worthy of pride that through the long course of history of the Union, strong nations had been built, keeping abreast of the neighbouring and world nations and that the religion and the national customs and characters have been safeguarded and uplifted and that the union was safeguarded by the entire nation in time of the encroachment of foreign countries. Such significant national traits are in the heart of the entire people and these contribute to repelling the dangers of foreign countries that have continuously disturbed the State.

He said Myanmar had witnessed outside instigations and driving of the wedge among the people, the plot to break up national solidarity and instigations to cause disintegration of the Union from the time of ancient Myanmar Kings to the reign of the imperialists before the country regained her independence. Such dangers will continue to exist not only now but also in the future. Unless we can build a consolidated national force, there will exist the danger to the disintegration of the Union. Outside instigations are waiting to interfere in the affairs of the country. All Myanmar national people should be aware of that fact. Outside instigations harmed the country leading to near disintegration of the Union in the absence of national unity. We had witnessed historical evidences many times soon after regaining national independence. It is true that the strength of unity which enabled the nation to win back the independence from the powerful imperialists will surely bring about national development. However, armed oppositions broke out due to dishonesty of politicians, deterioration of national unity and extreme racial tendencies. Then the country lagged behind development.

These are historical lessons. Nowadays, all are making collective efforts for national development with national solidarity of the people. It is a significant achievement after the independence. On the other hand, some neo-imperialist nations have been trying to break up the Union after driving a wedge among the people in order to destabilize the country, to undermine the endeavours for national development by putting pressure on the country with the use of internal and external destructive elements. The destructive groups with the assistance of neo-imperialist nations are leveling one groundless accusation after another against Myanmar based on fabricated stories. The opposing groups made accusations in connection with human rights, forced labour and narcotic drugs. It is obviously seen that they are again tarnishing the image of the country based on fabricated reports such as the alleged rape cases against ethnic women and use of child soldiers. They have been doing so, in order that international community may have bad impressions upon Myanmar. At a time when they are sowing seeds of discord among the national races and trying to break up national solidarity purposely it is necessary for all citizens to enhance national awareness, widen national outlook and national vigilance among them.

The Secretary-1 also spoke of the need to make efforts for consolidation of the spirit of national solidarity and Union Spirit which serve as basic foundations of the Union. With peace and stability in the country, national economic life will be strong and the country will develop. With this conviction, the government has been making endeavours for consolidation of national solidarity. Only when the equitable development of all parts of the nation is achieved will Union Spirit flourish, the Government has been implementing development projects the length and breadth of the nation. In implementing the national development projects, uplift of the education level of the national people plays a key role. So the education promotion programmes and the education plans at different levels have been laid down and are being implemented in the education sector with a view to enabling the basic education schools to use modern teaching aids and creating the opportunities to pursue education not only in the urban areas but also in rural areas.

The e-Education System has been introduced to enable the schools to use modern multimedia classrooms the length and breadth of the nation and to create the opportunities to learn the higher education after establishment of the development zones throughout the Union. The Government has been making systematic efforts to turn out intellectuals and intelligentsia of international level while promoting the education standard of the entire national people. This being so, teachers, on their part, will have to make relentless and sustained efforts in successful implementation of the national education plans and education promotion programmes at different levels. Nowadays, the modern teaching and learning techniques and higher education are no longer meant only for the technicians and scholars; they can be learnt by all as they cover the whole society. In promoting the standard and quality of Myanmar education, the teaching and learning techniques are being transformed into the ones which are in conformity with not only the basic educational level but also higher education level.

The education plans being launched at present are to be widely introduced to various strata simultaneously and the role of teachers has become more and more important. The teachers will have to nurture their pupils to become those capable of shaping the future of the State according to their ability, ambition and inherent character. It is incumbent upon the teachers to nurture their students to become those who cherish and love Myanmar cultures and customs, the national prestige and integrity and to get them imbued with the sense of participation in development of Myanmar society. In addition, the teachers are required to nurture their students to be imbued with nationalism, patriotism and Union Spirit which are vital for perpetuation of sovereignty in order that the Union of Myanmar may exist as long as the world does.

The State Peace and Development Council, braving the slanderous accusations, sabotage and instigations of the internal and external destructive elements, has been making all-out efforts to enable the Union to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nations of the world and ensure the emergence of a modern and developed nation and perpetuation of national sovereignty with the might of the national solidarity. He called on teachers to discharge the national duty in the education sector with goodwill for realization of the national objectives and success of national endeavours of the Government. In conclusion, he urged them to united strive for the promotion of the national education standard up to the international level so that the Union of Myanmar will be able to keep abreast with the development of other nations, to instill patriotism and nationalism into the entire national people including the students so that the Union of Myanmar will be able to stand tall in the family of nations, to make all the Myanmar nationals see the true colours of those who are always trying to drive a wedge among them with the support of and at the instigation of foreign countries by inventing false stories, to enliven national outlook, to consolidate national unity and to propagate the Union Spirit.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted the trainees and left there later in the evening. A total of 1503 trainee teachers are attending the Basic Education Teachers Refresher Course No 50 and it will last five weeks.

Before the opening ceremony of the training course, the opening ceremony of the new main office building of the Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) was held.

Assistant lecturer Daw Aye Aye Mu, the master of ceremonies, explained facts about the new building. Then, Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun formally opened the new building.

Next, the Secretary-1 unveiled the stone plaque of the main building and viewed around it. The building measured 210 feet by 180 feet and was of the open foundation type.

Religion

Sacred relics enshrining and Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremony held at Kyaikpadagyi Pagoda in Kyauktan

Yangon, 11 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the sacred relics enshrining and Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremony at historic Kyaikpadagyi Hsandawshin Pagoda in Padagyi Model Village, Kyauktan Township this morning.

The Thanlyin Min-kyaung Sayadaw administered the Nine Precepts. Then, members of the Sangha recited Metta Sutta. Next, the Secretary-1 supplicated on religious affairs. He supplicated that Kyaikpadagyi Hsandawshin Pagoda had collapsed and it was in ruin for hundreds of years since it was built of laterites. The pagoda was built by kings of Pada City over 2,000 years ago. As the pagodas, Buddha images, thrones and umbrellas were built of laterites, historians have concluded that these buildings would be contemporary with those of Suvannabummi period.

The Secretary-1 continued his supplications that he, together with local people of Kyauktan, had been making efforts for many years to renovate Kyaikpadagyi Pagoda. At present, he said, main donors Yuzana Construction Co Family and Myanmar Universal Bank Family plus other wellwishers such as local people, the ministries and organizations participated in the renovation tasks. As the 108-foot-high pagoda had successfully been built, the sacred relics enshrining and Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremony was thus held at the pagoda now. Zay Kabar Co sponsored building of the museum where religious artifacts such as the throne, Buddha images and the umbrella made of laterite are being kept in accord with the advice of the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw. Similarly, four prayer halls decorated with Myanmar handicraft were built in the precinct of the pagoda donated by families of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Military Intelligence units, Yangon City Development Committee and Yuzana Construction Co.

In addition, greening of the environs, construction of the brick wall and concrete floor undertaken at the pagoda. Arrangements are being made to rebuild the ancient Arahat ordination hall constructed in the Pada period at the north-east corner of the pagoda in accord with the advice of the Sayadaws. The pagoda was built as Dhatu Zedi, Dhamma Zedi, Uddissa Zedi and Pariboga Zedi for benefiting lay persons and disciples at present and future.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 prayed for the prosperity of the well-wishers, development of the State and flourishing of the Sasana. Then, the Secretary-1 and wife offered religious objects, Yadana Seinbudaw, Shwekyar Thingan and provisions to the Kyaikhti-hsaung Sayadaw. Next, Yuzana Co Chairman U Htay Myint and Myanmar Universal Bank Chairman U Tin Sein also offered Hngetmyatnadaw and provisions to the Thanlyin Minkyaung Sayadaw.

The commander, the ministers, the deputy ministers and wellwishers presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Later, the Kyaikhti-hsaung Sayadaw delivered a sermon, and the Secretary-1 and wife and party shared merits gained. Meanwhile, silver conch shells were blown and gongs beaten for three times by Teingyar Htidaw Hoisting Team. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and wife and wellwishers conveyed Yadana Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw, tiers of the Htidaw and religious objects onto the stage of the decorated carriage. Then, the Secretary-1 placed the religious objects into the upper reliquary and sprinkled scented water on them.

Then, the Secretary-1 fixed tiers of the Htidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and Yadana Seinbudaw and sprinkled scented water on them.

Next, the Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to  mark the successful completion of the ceremony.

Then, the Secretary-1 planted a Duttabat tree at the south-west corner of the  pagoda and opened the Laterite Buddha Images Museum and the Banner Post. He also offered Shwekyar Thingan to the Dhammacakka Buddha Image in the eastern prayer hall. Later, the Secretary-1 and wife and wellwishers offered 'soon' to the Sayadaws at Kyaikpadagyi Ordination Hall.

USDA Secretary offers Kathina robes to monks at Maha Aungmyay Township USDA

Yangon, 11 Nov - Secretariat member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein on 9 November morning met with executives and members of division, district and township USDAs at Maha Aungmyay Township USDA office in Mandalay Township USDA Secretary U Thein Tun Oo and Mandalay Division USDA U Tin Maung Oo reported on future programmes of the associations.

Together with Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and departmental heads, the minister met with departmental staff under the Ministry of Finance and Revenue at the meeting hall of Mandalay Division Internal Revenue Department and made a speech.

Yesterday morning, USDA Secretary U Khin Maung Thein attended the Kathina robes offering ceremony of Maha Aungmyay Township USDA and presented a set of Kathina robes and offertories to Waso Kyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sila. Governor U Kyaw Kyaw Maung, departmental heads and USDA members also presented Kathina robes and offertories to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. "Soon" was then offered.

Kathina robes offering ceremony held at DSOH

Yangon, 11 Nov - Under the patronage of Acting Director of Medical Services Col Than Aung and wife Dr Win Win Mya, the 12th Kathina robes offering ceremony of Defence Services Orthopaedic Hospital (500-bed) was held at the Dhammayon of the hospital in Mingaladon on 9 November. At the ceremony, "soon" was offered to members of the Sangha led by Myothit Pariyatti Monastery Sayadaw U Kovida. Then, officials offered Kathina robes and provisions to the Sayadaws and shared merits gained.

Region

Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects use of electricity, sale of fuel

Yangon, 11 Nov - Chairman of Supervisory Committee for Electricity and Fuel Use Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win, arrived at the Ministers' Office on Theinbyu Road at 3 pm today and inspected efficient use of electricity.

In his instructions, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win stressed the need to switch off the unnecessary lights, fans and air-conditioners, to keep a switch for each light and to put record on electrical accessories and use of watts at the respective offices and departments.

Then, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party arrived at Six-Storey Building office on Strand Road and inspected use of electricity there. They also inspected sale of fuel at No 0225 Filling Station of Yangon West District on Strand Road and gave necessary instructions.

Minister inspects agricultural undertakings in Ayeyawady Division

Yangon, 11 Nov - Accompanied by officials of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone inspected arrangements for the allotment of 100 acres of land in Thazin Village-tract, Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyawady Division yesterday afternoon.

Next, the minister went to Zayatkwin purchasing depot in Kyaunggon where he inspected the collective sale of paddy of the villages and gave necessary instructions to officials. He also inspected sale of paddy at the purchasing depot at Bawgabala Warehouse.

The minister, together with Deputy Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen Tint Swe, Secretary of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Maung and officials went to No 612 150-ton rice mill this morning and inspected the milling of paddy, storage of paddy at the warehouses and fire prevention work.

The minister met with township managers, factory managers and staff at the divisional manager's office of MAPT and made a speech.

He then saw over U Chi rice mill in Pathein and harvesting and threshing of paddy and paddy plantations along the road.

Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport holds coord meeting

Yangon, 11 Nov - The Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport held its work coordination meeting at the office of Yangon Division All Bus-lines Control Committee on Laydauntkan Road in Tamway Township. Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an address at the meeting. Officials reported on their respective sectors. Then, the commander gave necessary instructions and fulfilled their needs.

Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative Photo Competition

Yangon, 11 Nov - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition Organizing Work Committee has already announced that it will hold the photo competition.

The titles of colour photo competitions are "Developing Myanmar' and 'Preserving Cultural Heritage" and the four entries can be presented for each title. Entries must be print photos by the size of at least 10 by 12 inches. Those who won the first, second and third prizes in the previous years will be categorized into a separate group and there will be a great chance fo new prizes.

Data and captions are to be described in a separate sheet of paper and to be attached to the entries. Entries must be own creation and must not be prize-winning works in any other competitions. Handsome prizes will be presented to first, second and third prizes winners as well as consolation prize winners of each competitions.

The first, second and third prizes will be presented at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be held in Yangon on 27 March 2003. The consolation prizes will be presented at the Anniversary Armed Forces Day ceremonies at the respective military commands.

Entries are to be sent to Director U Tun Min of Information and Public Relations Department, 22-24, Pansodan Street, Yangon, not later than 14 February 2003.

Health

Health Minister inspects surgical treatment at YGH

Yangon, 11 Nov - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, inspected the surgical treatments performed by Myanmar surgeons and members of American Inter Plast at the Department of Plastic, Maxillo-facial and Surgery of Yangon General Hospital this morning.

A 15-member Myanmar surgeons led by Professor Dr Khin Maung Lwin and a 14-member surgeons of American Inter Plast led by Dr Thomas Davenport conducted the surgical treatments. Under the programme to exchange new techniques, American Inter Plast arrived in Myanmar on 4 November and performed surgical treatments on 5 November. It is expected to give surgical treatment to 87 patients, and up to 8 November 49 patients had been given surgical treatments. It is the eleventh time that American Inter Plast has been cooperating with Myanmar surgeons and surgical treatments were given to a total of 1,200 patients suffering deformation from cleft lips, palate and burns.

After inspecting the patients who have undergone operation, those under surgical treatment and those to undergo operation, the minister and party attended to the requirements.

Billboard bearing educational motto unveiled

Yangon, 11 Nov - The billboard bearing "Build modern developed nation through education" was unveiled this morning at No 2 Basic Education High School, Kamayut Township, attended by Minister for Education U Than Aung. The billboard was unveiled by the outstanding students.

International Relations

Foreign Minister receives Thai Permanent Secretary

Yangon, 11 Nov - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung received Thai delegation led by Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Mr Tej Bunnag at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at on 1.30 pm today.

Malaysian delegation arrives

Yangon, 11 Nov - With the aim of developing the traditional medicine between Myanmar and Malaysia, a delegation led by Malaysian Minister for Health Mr Dato' Cha Jui Meng arrived here by air at 7 pm today.

Culture Minister receives guest

Yangon, 11 Nov - Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung receives General Manager Mr Kiyoyoshi Katagiri of Mitsubhishi Corporation (Yangon Branch) at his office this afternoon.

Myanmar delegation arrives back from Manila

Yangon, 11 Nov - The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha arrived back here this morning after attending the meeting on human resources development held in Manila, the Philippines, for the improvement of statistics among the ASEAN nations.

Director-General of the Central Statistical Organization Dr Sein Tin, Deputy Director-General of the Planning Department U Win Kyi, Director of the Central Bank of Myanmar of the F & R Ministry Daw Ohmmar Sein and General-Secretary of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Zaw Min Win also arrived back on the same flight.

Myanmar-Thai Joint Task Force on illegal workers meets

Yangon, 11 Nov - The fourth meeting of Myanmar-Thai Joint Task Force on Illegal Workers was held at Satuyingabala hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here today. Myanmar delegation headed by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and the Thai delegation led by Mr Tej Bunnag, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand discussed matters relating to the reception of illegal workers in the spirit of friendship and cooperation.

Drug

Drug dealers sentenced

Yangon, 11 Nov - A combined team comprising members of Local Intelligence Unit and Hpa-an Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on a tip-off, searched Ma Ngu Wah Thein near Kyaikthok old cemetery in Mayangon Ward, Mawlamyine, and seized 39 stimulant tablets on 21 January 2002.

Action was taken against Ma Ngu Wah Thein, daughter of U Saw Du Du at Taung Yo Tan Street, Mayangon Ward in Mawlamyine, under Section 15/19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Myoma Police Station. The Mawlamyine District Court handed down 15 years' imprisonment on her under Section 19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law on 10 September.

Similarly, a combined team comprising members of Local Intelligence Unit and Hpa-an Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched Warm Hpa Restaurant in Taitara village, Thahton Township and arrested Win Shwe, Toe Toe Ngal and Aung Toe together with 40 stimulant tablets in 24 January. Thudammawadi Police Station filed Toe Toe Ngal, son of U Aye Tin and Aung Toe, son of U Aung Maung of Tin Hlaing Ward, and Win Shwe, son of U Maung Than of Shwe Chaung Street, Theingon Ward under Section 15/19 (A)/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

The Thahton District Court handed down 15 years' imprisonment on Toe Toe Ngal under Section 19 (A) and 13 years' imprisonment each on Aung Toe and Win Shwe under Section 19 (A)/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law on 16 September 2002.

Raw opium and heroin seized in Phakant and Kyukok

Yangon, 11 Nov - A combined team comprising members of the local intelligence unit, Special Anti-drug Squad and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched the house of Daw Nan Aye Swe, Ayemyathaya Ward, Phakant, Kachin State, on 18 October and arrested her for possession of 3.266 grams of raw opium and 0.4899 kilogram of opium oil.

Similarly, a combined team comprising members of the local intelligence unit, Special Anti-drug Squad and Myanmar Police Force, acting on a tip-off, searched the house of Yan Song of Kyukok, Shan State (North), on 27 October. Yan Song was arrested together with Yan Si and 7 heroin blocks weighing 2.38 kilograms.

Action is being taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by the police stations concerned.

For further information,  inqueries may kindly be made to the nearest Myanmar Embassies or Consulates(or ) email tomission.myanmar@ties.itu.int

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