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• Vice-Senior General Maung Aye attends ceremony to enshrine relicts, erect the pivot at Maha Tejadhipati Pagoda on Yadana Hill in Mongpan Township, Loilem District
• Vice-Senior General Maung Aye meets officials of eastern and southern Shan State

Religion

• General Khin Nyunt attends Kathina robe offering ceremony, cash donating ceremony
• Secretary-1 attends novitiation ceremony of Naga Hlinegu Kalaywa Tawya Sarthintaik in Mayangon Township
• Ministry of Culture offers Kathina robes
• Yangon Command holds 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony
  
• Yangon Command holds 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony

Region

• Secretary-1 attends dinner hosted by MBA graduates
• Minister inspects Yangon International Airport
• Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development held
• Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours crowded with visitors
• Illegal teak and other hardwoods seized
• Yodaya-made monosodium glutamate destroyed

International Relations

• Wives of ministers, deputy ministers, military attaches and wives visit Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours
• Two Chinese culprits handed over
• 86 American tourists leave for Kathmandu, Nepal

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Headlines

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye attends ceremony to enshrine relicts, erect the pivot at Maha Tejadhipati Pagoda on Yadana Hill in Mongpan Township, Loilem District

Yangon, 17 Nov - The relics enshrining and pivot erecting ceremony of Maha Tejadhipati Pagoda built on Yadana Hill in Mongpan Township, Loilem District, Shan State, was held at the pagoda on 16 November, attended by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye.

At 7.30 am, the ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Vocalist U Tun Shwe sang the song titled Htu-Ma-Charna with the accompaniment of harpist U Soe Win of the State School of Drama (Mandalay). Then, silver conch shells were blown and gongs were beaten. Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party took the Nine Precepts from State Ovada-sariya Shwegu Pariyatti Monastery Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vilasabhivamsa. Members of the Sangha recited Parittas. Afterwards, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye offered the Buddha image which sojourned on the Aparajita throne for the pagoda and eight requisites to the Shwegu Pariyatti Monastery Sayadaw. Similarly, the members of the State Peace and Development Council, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the Commander-in-Chief (Air), the commanders, the ministers, the deputy ministers and senior military officers donated religious objects, the pivot and eight requisites to the Sayadaws. Later, the Shwegu Pariyatti Monastery Sayadaw delivered a sermon, then the congregation shared merits gained.

Then, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye conveyed the Buddha image which sojourned on the Aparajita throne to go round the pagoda clock-wise. Likewise, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and Lt-Gen Tin Aye conveyed sacred relics and religious objects to be placed in the reliquary. Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Brig-Gen Myat Hein, Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, Commander Brig-Gen Khin Zaw, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, the deputy ministers, senior military officers, wellwishers, members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and officials conveyed religious objects, silver caskets and the pivot. The vocalists sang the religious songs. They then carried the religious objects to the Sattathana Mula Reliquary. The architects opened the reliquary and ignited the lights. At the auspicious time, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye placed a religious object into the Sattathana Mula Reliquary. The lay persons recited religious verses. Next, the Vice-Senior General kept the remaining religious objects into the reliquary.

Next, the members of the State Peace and Development Council and Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint placed the other religious objects into the reliquary. After closing the reliquary, members of the Sangha recited Jayanto Bodhi Yamule Gatha. Then, the Vice-Senior General sprinkled scented water on the reliquary. Afterwards, the Vice-Senior General placed the silver Bo tree with five branches and other religious objects into the middle reliquary at the auspicious time. After closing the middle reliquary, the Vice-Senior General sprinkled scented water on the middle reliquary.

The ceremony to erect the pivot of the pagoda was held at the circular decorative band of the pagoda. At the auspicious time, the Vice-Senior General, together with Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, erected the pivot and sprinkled scented water on it. Members of the Sangha recited Jayanto Bodhi Yamule Gatha three times and Staff Officer U Thura of Religious Affairs Department shared merits gained. After recitation of Buddha Sasanam ‚iram Titthatu three times, the silver conch shells were blown and the gongs were beaten.

Later, the Vice-Senior General and party performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the successful completion of the ceremony. After the ceremony, the Vice-Senior General and party offered "soon" to the Sayadaws.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye meets officials of eastern and southern Shan State
Government laying emphasis on tasks for ensuring better transport in states and divisions

Yangon, 16 Nov - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye discussed matters relating to development of the strategic roads in Shan State (East) and Shan State (South) in meeting with officials at the meeting hall of the station in Mongpan on 16 November.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo said the strategic roads in Shan State (East) and Shan State (South) are being upgraded. The 45-mile Mongnai-Kengtung road, the 41-mile Kholan-Kyaingtaung road, the 46-mile Mongpan-Kyaingtaung road and the 78-mile and four furlongs Pangli-Nampaing-Boshi-Tachilek road are being upgraded the government. National entrepreneurs are permitted to construct some roads. They are the 73-mile Kengtung-Mongyan road, the 91-mile Mongphyat-Monghsat road, the 75-mile Tarhsan-Monghsat road, the 25-mile Mongkhoke-Mongtwan road, the 43-mile and three furlongs Mongphyat-Mongyaung road, the 52-mile Namhsam-Langhkio road, the 74-mile Kengtung-Mongkhoke road and the 64-mile Langhkio-Tarhsan road.

He also reported on progress of work on road sections, tasks to be undertaken and use of machinery in the road sections. Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint and Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Brig-Gen Khin Zaw also gave a supplementary report. Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun reported on matters relating to construction of roads and Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi on fuel supply. Next, the entrepreneurs reported on work done on the road sections. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye said the government is laying emphasis on the tasks for ensuring better transport in states and divisions. The government is also giving priority to the development of the roads in border areas. Efforts are to be made for upgrading the roads in border areas including Shan State (East) to standard ones, he said.

He said the government allowed the efficient private entrepreneurs to upgrade the old ones and to construct the new ones. The government and the private entrepreneurs must put greater efforts for the development of transport sector, he added. The strategic roads in southern and northern Shan State are to be upgraded in accord with standards set. Systematic projects are to be laid down for upgrading of the Union Road of Kengtung-Taunggyi-Meiktila road to all-weather one. Both the Union Road and the strategic roads need to be good ones so that people from the plain regions can go to Kengtung regions in eastern part of Thanlwin River any time. Friendly relations among the national races will strengthen and economy and trade will alsoÊimprove. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye called for effective implementation of the respective tasks. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party left by helicopter and arrived in Taunggyi in the afternoon.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party observed Tazaungdaing festival and a ceremony to send up traditional hot-air balloons into the sky. This morning, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party went to Mwaydaw Katku Hsutaungpyi Asoka Pagoda in Katku Village Tract in Taunggyi. They were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Tha Aung, Pa-Oh national leader U Aung Kham Hti and local people. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party offered flowers, lights and incense to the pagoda. They paid obeisance to the ancient Buddha images and offered Shwethingan to the pagoda.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party paid obeisance to Buddha Dattaw Shwe Zedi and Buddha sacred relics. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party inspected construction of Tagundaing in the north of the pagoda and renovation of the pagoda. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye visited Phaubfdawsite Pagoda built by Alaung Sithu and gave instructions on renovation of the pagoda.

They then obeisance to the pagodas and Buddha images in the precincts of Mwaydaw Katku Hsutaungpyi Asoka Pagoda. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye signed in the visitor's book. Pa-Oh national leader U Aung Kham Hti presented the picture of Mwaydaw Katku Hsutaungpyi Asoka Pagoda to Vice-Senior General Maung Aye. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party went to Heho Airport and arrived back here in the evening.

Religion

General Khin Nyunt attends Kathina robe offering ceremony, cash donating ceremony

Yangon, 17 Nov - The 22nd Kathina robe offering ceremony and cash donating ceremony for Sasana Sitala Dhamma Beikmandawgyi of Nyaungkanaye Sasana Yeiktha was held at the Sasana Yeiktha on Insein Road in Insein Township this morning.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony, offered Kathina robes to the Sayadaws and accepted cash donated by wellwishers.

The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa and the Secretary-1 and the congregation received the Eight Precepts from the Nyaungkanaye Sayadaw. Chairman of Weiyawutsa Association of the Yeiktha U Win Kyi explained the purposes of the ceremony.

Then, the Secretary-1 offered Kathina robes and eight kinds of requisites to Shwebo Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimalabhivamsa. The ministers and wellwishers also offered robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha. Afterwards, the ceremony to donate cash for building the Sasana Sitala Dhamma Beikmandawgyi was held.

General Khin Nyunt and ministers accepted K 1,600,000 donated by Vietnam Sayadaw U Aggasami and disciples; K 760,000 by Major Myint Lwin (Retd)-Daw Tin Mya family of Insein; K 700,000 by Daw Hla Hla Myint of Mawlamyine; K 350,000 by U Ohn Khine-Daw Su Su May family of Yadanathit Housing, Bayintnaung; K 350,000 by Daw Khin Sein (Shwepyisoe Oil Mill) of Thamaing; K 350,000 by Daw Myint Myint and family; K 330,000 by U Win Kyi-Daw Hla Yee of Kyaikwaing Pagoda Road in Thamaing; K 300,000 by offspring and grandchildren from the USA in memory of late Khawtonsee (a) U Thaung and Chanyitsun; K 300,000 by Dr Mya Maung-Daw Si Si of Mayangon; K 300,000 by Daw San Yin and family of Upper Pazundaung; K 280,000 by U Tin Nyunt-(Daw Sein Yin) and family of Sangyoung; K 220,000 by Daw Sein Kyin and family of Sangyoung in memory of late U Sein Tee; K 200,000 by U Win Myint-Dr Cho Cho Thant and family of Sangyoung; K 150,000 by staff of PEC Co in Singapore; K 1,510,000 by U Ba Ni and U Kyaw Myint of Myanma Thabawa International Co Ltd; K 150,000 by Daw Tin Shwe and family of Yankin; K 150,000 by Myanmar staff of Singadore Samlooit Co Ltd; K 150,000 by U Soe Maung-Daw Maw family, U Kyaw Soe Hlaing-Daw Khin Than Nwe family and U Khaing Kyaw Tun-Daw Pyone Pyone family of Mayangon; K 150,000 by U Soe Tun Aung-Daw Yin Yin Aung family of Switzerland; K 130,000 by U Thein Aung and family of Sangyoung; K 130,000 by son U Khin Kyin and daughter Cho Cho Win of Latha in memory of late Daw Yin Yin; K 130,000 by Daw Than Than and family of Insein; K 130,000 by U Maung Hlaing-Daw Saw Mya of Thamaing; K 130,000 by Ko Sai Chit Htwe-Ma Win Win Maw of Inya Road in Kamayut; K 130,000 by U Tun Kyi-Daw Than Sein of Mayangon; K 130,000 by U Aung San-Daw Yin Yin (Ko Thein Zaw & Nephews tyre shop) of Hlaing; K 130,000 by U Aung Ba-Daw Shwe Htein and family; K 130,000 by U Tun Kyi-Daw Than Sein of Mayangon; K 130,000 by Daw Tin Yee of Sangyoung; K 120,000 by U Maung Kyi-Daw Kyin Su of Latha Street, Latha; K 100,000 by U Than Khin-Daw Saw Thin of Nila Street, Kamayut; K 100,000 by (U Maw Than)-Daw Khin Win Kyi of Ahlone; K 100,000 by U San Mya-Daw Than Myint of Kyimyindine and others totaling K 15.6 million.

Then, merits gained for good deeds were shared and the ceremony came to a close with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.

Secretary-1 attends novitiation ceremony of Naga Hlinegu Kalaywa Tawya Sarthintaik in Mayangon Township

Yangon, 17 Nov - A ceremony to novitiate 1,000 boys was held in conjunction with the ceremony to initiate young women into nunhood at the three-storey building of Naga Hlinegu Kalaywa Tawya Sarthintaik in Mayangon Township, Yangon Division, this morning.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented offertories to members of the Sangha. The ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Then, Joint-Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Naga Hlinegu Kalaywa Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Dwipitakadhara Dwipitaka-kovida Bhaddanta Jagarabhi-vamsa invested the congregation with the Five Precepts. Next, members of the Sangha recited parittas.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party, and wellwishers U Soe Hlaing-Daw Mya Sein and family presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Then, nuns dispensed metta. Next, Magway Sayadaw Bhaddnata Kumara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained. The ceremony ended with the three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.

After the ceremony, "soon" was offered to members of the Sangha.

Ministry of Culture offers Kathina robes

Yangon, 17 Nov - The Ministry of Culture held its ninth communal Kathina robes offering ceremony at the University of Culture (Yangon) in Dagon Myothit (South) this morning.

After the ceremony, "soon" was offered to members of the Sangha. Under the patronage of Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and wife Daw Khin Khin Lay, communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of the Department of Cultural Institute and the Fine Arts Department was held at Byugon Tawya Monastery in Gyogon East Ward, Insein Township this morning.

It was attended by members of the Sangha led by Presiding Sayadaw of Byugon Tawya Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Arcinna, Director-General of the Department of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department U Nyunt Han, officials and wellwishers. On behalf of the minister and wife, the directors-general presented robes and offertories to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha.

Afterwards, the Sayadaw delivered a sermon followed by sharing of the merits gained.

Yangon Command holds 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony

Yangon, 17 Nov - Yangon Command Headquarters held the 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony at Alanpya Pagoda Monastery in Dagon Township this morning.

At first, the congregation took the Five Precepts from Chairman of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Maha Saddhamma- jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Kosalla and Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited Parittas. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife offered Kathina robes and provisions to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha, and those present donated offertories to members of the Sangha.

Next, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kosalla delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained and "soon" was offered to the Sayadaws.

Yangon Command holds 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony

Yangon, 17 Nov - Yangon Command Headquarters held the 13th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony at Alanpya Pagoda Monastery in Dagon Township this morning.

At first, the congregation took the Five Precepts from Chairman of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Maha Saddhamma- jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Kosalla and Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited Parittas. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife offered Kathina robes and provisions to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha, and those present donated offertories to members of the Sangha.

Next, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kosalla delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained and "soon" was offered to the Sayadaws.

Region

Secretary-1 attends dinner hosted by MBA graduates

Increasing number of highly-qualified management technicians on economics produced by MBA courses are new forces to promote national economic life

Yangon, 17 Nov - Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt delivered an address at the dinner hosted by those who passed the Master of Business Administration Course No 5 and No 6 conducted by Yangon Institute of Economics of the Ministry of Education, at the Traders Hotel at 7 pm today and presented MBA certificates to them.

First, the Secretary-1 delivered an address. The Secretary-1 said all national people are now making endeavours for enabling the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast of the development of international communities. Therefore, many intellectuals and intelligentsia who will effectively bring about the development of the nation and its people in all sectors are needed. He said increasing number of highly-qualified management technicians on economics produced by MBA courses are new forces to promote national economic life. As the Union of Myanmar is promoting economic and social relations and cooperation with international communities, modern science and technology and management that can effectively be applied in the national interest are needed more and more day by day, he said.

The government has laid down national economic plans and is implementing them for making national economic life to be strong and for enabling the Union of Myanmar to stand tall among the nations of the world. The government is also laying emphasis on development of national economic enterprises that can shape the national economic life. At the same time, the government is making systematic arrangements for turning out economists and management technicians. Especially, the government has given encouragement to the development of the private sector in accord with the market-oriented economic system. Arrangements are being made for emergence of economists and management technicians not only in government departments but also in the private sector.

The MBA course was conducted at the Yangon Institute of Economics in 1995 and every qualified government servant and company staff can take the course. With the success of the BMA courses, there are now 266 MBA graduates including 87 from the fifth and sixth MBA courses. Moreover, a similar course was opened at Monywa Institute of Economics.

He said MBA graduates are successfully working at government departments, local and foreign firms, banks and economic enterprises as managers. Performances of MBA graduates working at various economic sectors for success of the respective departments contribute towards strong national economic life. The government believes that keeping abreast with the development of international communities depends only on efficiency and skill of MSyanmar citizens. If high-qualified national intellectuals and intelligentsia emerge at every sector, any challenge which is internationally popular can be addressed. Nowadays, the internal and external destructive elements under the influence and with the support of some West bloc have been making attempts to destroy the efforts for national development and strengthening national economy resorting to various means and ways.

At the same time, those holding negative views are making slanderous accusations saying that progress have not been made in Myanmar in the absence of highly-qualified technicians and wrong management with every intention of tarnishing national prestige and integrity. In reality, Myanmar has made progress in all sectors unprecedented due to sustained and relentless efforts on self reliance basis despite facing sanctions imposed by the West bloc. It is undeniable that significant development have been made in economic, health, education and social sectors as well as in basic infrastructures including roads, bridges and dams. Nowadays, technicians of international level have emerged in economic, management, education, health and social sectors and they are engaged in national and regional development tasks. Realizing the fact that turning out intellectuals and intelligentsia is to enable the nation to be free from the influence and support of other countries, every technician will have to strive to enable the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nations of the world.

As developments in science and technology in the world become influent in developing spheres, all technicians will have to make strenuous efforts with nationalistic spirit to be in conformity with those developments. He called on the MBA degree holders are to make efforts for further progress in good economic infrastructures which have already been developed firmly as well as for national development by means of business management skills.

In conclusion, he urged Myanmar economists, Myanmar businessmen and Myanma business managers are to strive to become successful economists, businessmen, business managers, to participate in national development and in building strong national economy life and to create better Myanmar economy in the interest of the State and the people.

Then, Rector of Yangon Institute of Economics U Kan Zaw expressed his thanks. Next, the Secretary-1 presented MBA completion certificates to those who passed the Master of Business Administration Course No 5 and No 6 from Yangon Institute of Economics. Likewise, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers and the deputy ministers presented MBA completion certificates to the graduates. On behalf of the graduates, student Ma Shwe Sin Htay spoke words of thanks. Later, the MBA graduates hosted a dinner in honour of those present at the ceremony.

Minister inspects Yangon International Airport

Yangon, 17 Nov - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe,  arrived at main office building of Yangon International Airport today.

Director-General of Department of Civil Aviation U Win Maung and officials conducted the minister and deputy minister round rooms, bathrooms and car parking space. The minister gave instruction on keeping office furniture tidy, systematic use of electricity and inspected environs of the office.

Then, the minister and party inspected extension of motor road in front of the waiting room, cleanliness of airport compound and arrangement for growing flower plants.

Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development held

Yangon, 17 Nov - Leading Committee for Organizing the Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development and Industrial Exhibition held the Seminar on MID at the meeting hall of Ministry of Industry-2 on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. Dr Zaw Wai, Dr Khaing Khaing Soe and Dr Sein Le Shwe read out papers on industrial development at the seminar.

Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours crowded with visitors

Yangon, 17 Nov - The Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours continued for the third day at Tatmadaw Hall on U Wisara Road today.

At the exhibition, the central booth on Myanmar women's endeavours, the booths on women's health, preventing violence against women and rehabilitation of women, international communication, information economic, cultural affairs are displayed. The organizational set-up of Myanmar National Committee for Women's Affairs and logos are also shown there.

The public and students participated in the computer quiz competition. Artistes and students of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, the Fine Arts Department and the University of Culture presented entertainment programmes to the visitors. Over 5,000 people visited the exhibition today.

It will continue till 21 November from 9 am to 5 pm daily and anyone can visit it free of charge.

Illegal teak and other hardwoods seized

Yangon, 17 Nov - Paying serious attention to conservation of the forest resources, the Government has been exposing and arresting the timber smugglers.

A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit, Myanmar Police Force, staff of Forest Department and members of village Peace and Development Councils, acting on information that timber smuggling was taking place at the reserve forest and protected forest in Padaung Township, Bago Division, combed the areas near Buyo reserve forest, and Paybin, Byaungkya, Kainggyi, Mathon, Taungmauk, Kyacheya and Peinnenan villages from 14 to 25 September and seized 95.0766 tons of assorted timber including 93.1822 tons of illegal teak.

Similarly, a combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit, MPF, staff of Forest Department and members of village Peace and Development Councils, acting on a tip-off, seized 144 illegal teak logs weighing 55.794 tons at the areas near Ward 2 of Ngahsudaung Village, Hlegu Township on 1 October; 20.358 tons of teak including 58 illegal teak logs weighing 16.6322 tons at the saw mill of U Cho Myint (a) Maung Cho, of No 640, Khadawmi Street, Ward 6, Dagon Myothit (East) and its surrounding areas on 3 October, and 108 illegal teak logs weighing 35.118 tons at the areas between Ngamoyeik Creek and Ward 2 of Ngahsudaung Village, and the edge of Ngamoyeik Creek and Ngahsudaung Village in Hlegu Township from 6 to 8 October, after making a thorough search.

In addition, a combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit, MPF and staff of Forest Department, acting on information, made a thorough search along Kabaung Creek near Thabyewa, Nyaungchaung, Kokkogon, Ohnbinsu and Kabaungtan Villages in Ottwin Township from 1 to 2 October, and seized 23 logs of illegal teak weighing 3.972 tons and 104 logs of illegal Pyinkatoe weighing 18.138 tons. Effective action will be taken against the timber smugglers by the authorities concerned.

Yodaya-made monosodium glutamate destroyed

Yangon, 17 Nov - Although the Government is strictly imposing a ban on importing monosodium glutamate, which can affect public health, some are smuggling it into the coununtry. Therefore, action is being taken against them. Officials concerned seized 26,945.6 pounds of Yodaya-made monosodium glutamate in Mongpon, Loilam Township, Southern Shan State, and destroyed them in the compound of the Taunggyi Township Customs Department on 9 November. The contraband was 8,496 500-gram packets with the spoon brand and 320 25-kilo packets without brand. Action is being taken against the culprits.

International Relations

Wives of ministers, deputy ministers, military attaches and wives visit Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours

Yangon, 17 Nov - The wives of the ministers and the deputy ministers and Military Attaches and their wives of foreign missions led by Malaysian Military Attaché Col Hj Harun Bin Hilam and wife Mdm Hajah Hasnah Bte Jaafar arrived at the Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road, here this morning.

The guests visited the exhibition and viewed the portrait of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and the excerpt from the message of the 54th Anniversary Independence Day 2002 sent by the Senior General, the painting of inspection tour of Shan State by Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, the documentary painting on encouragement to the tasks of MNCWA given by Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and other documentary paintings.

Then, the guests visited the booths of the exhibition and enjoyed music of xylophone and harp presented by Myanmar girls. Next, the guests watched entertainment programmes presented by Fine Arts Department, Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise, University of Culture and Myanma Music Asiayon.

Later, the Malaysian Military Attaché and the guests signed in the visitors' book and left the exhibition at 11.15 am. Similarly, Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and Television, Director-General U Chit Naing of Information and Public Relations Department and officials of the News and Periodicals Enterprise, chief editors led by Director (News) U Hla Tun of NPE, U Sein Win of Kyodo News Agency, Vice-President U Aung Shwe Oo, Secretary U Nyunt Tin and members of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club visited the exhibition.

Two Chinese culprits handed over

Yangon, 17 Nov - Two Chinese fugitives, Peng Feng (a) Shan Liu Yi and Zhao Ying Jun (a) Xin Qilin, who had committed murder, were handed over to China by Muse District Police Station at the office of the police station on 15 November afternoon.

The culprits had been serving prison terms at Myitkyina Jail under Section 13 (1) of the Immigration Act. They are wanted for shooting a man to death in Huai Hua region, Yunnan Province on 18-3-2002 before sneaking into Myanmar. They were arrested on 14-6-2002 in Waingmaw, Kachin State and then sent to Myitkyina Jail under Section 13 (1) of the Immigration Act.

Muse District Police Commander Police Major Pyay Nyein and Mr Yan Aui Tone, Head of Yunnan Province Security, Immigration Administration and Foreign Affairs Department of China signed the documents and the culprits were handed over to Chinese Police Force.

86 American tourists leave for Kathmandu, Nepal

Yangon, 17 Nov - Under the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, with the assistance of the Ministry of Transport and under the arrangement of Adventure Myanmar Travels & Tours Co Ltd, a chartered flight Air 2000 with 86 American tourists on board which arrived in Myanmar on 15 November, left Yangon International Airport for Khathmatu, Nepal, this morning. Before their departure, Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services U Htay Aung and officials, Managing Director of Adventure Myanmar Travels & Tours Co Ltd U Aung Myo Min Din and staff saw them off at the airport.

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