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Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives Commander of Third Army Area of Royal Thai Army and party
Yangon, 28 Dec - 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 received Thai delegation led by Commander of Third Army Area of Royal Thai Army Lt-Gen Udomchai Ongkasing who had attended the 20th Myanmar-Thai Border Committee Meeting at Zeyathiri Beikman Hall on Konmyinttha here at 2 pm today.
The delegation was accompanied by Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon and Thai Military Attaché Col Kasem Nakpun.
Secretary-1 unveils stone plaque of Union National Races Village at opening ceremony
It is the national duty for all national races to serve Our Three Main National Causes
The National Races Village was established with the aim of understanding good foundations of culture, customs and traditions of national races and further strengthening of Union SpiritYangon, 28 Dec - A ceremony to open the Union National Races Village, established by the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, was held at the village near Thanlyin Bridge in Thakayta Township at 8 am today.
Chairman of the Work Committee for Progress of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and unveiled the stone plaque of the village.
Staff Officer (News/External) Daw Ling Maung Pang of MRTV-3 acted as master of ceremonies. First, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt formally opened the Union National Races Village by cutting the ribbon carried by Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan national belles.
Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the stone plaque of the village. The Secretary-1 then had the documentary photo taken together with the national races in front of the archway of the village.
Next, the Secretary-1 cordially conversed with members of the traditional literature and cultural troupes, the traditional dance troupe members and national races.
Afterwards, the ceremony to open the Union National Races Village was held at the assembly hall.
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt reported on matters related to the Union National Races Village.
Minister Col Thein Nyunt delivered a speech. He said the stake driving ceremony for the national races village project was held on a 111 acres plot in Ward 10 in Thakayta Township at the mouth of Bago River near Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge on 25 April 1995. Forty percent of the project area is covered with swamps at high tide. The amount of the earth work is great and it is hard to grow trees because of salty water. Due to these difficulties, the private companies failed to implement the project. The ten acres of land for Myanma traditional handicraft village were handed over to the Fair Trade Co Ltd under the BOT system in August 2000. The remaining 101 acres of the project were handed over to Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department. Plans were laid down and implemented for the opening of the national races village within two years.
The project site is located near Bago River at 17 feet above sea level and the type of the earth is clay soil. The average rainfall of the year is 106". The maximum temperature in April is about 36.7¡C and the minimum temperature in January is about 18.5¡C. The climate is hot and wet and mangrove trees grow in the region.
Small lakes similar to the famous lakes in Myanmar were dug and roads were built and hills were created in accord with the instructions of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council. The 25 lakes can store about 35 millions gallons rain water for watering the plants. Water in the Bago River is salty from January to May. Fresh water stored in the lakes can be used at that time.
The 31,487 feet canals were built in order to flow water from Thakayta Township during monsoon and to prevent the flow of salty water from Bago River in summer. Four sluice gates were installed in the embankment along the Bago River. Flowing of rain water through the villages reduces salty rate.
The national races village was surrounded by fences with four gates and a 300 KVA transformer was installed at the village. There are seven artesian wells and seven water tanks for water supply.
In connection with the construction of traditional houses, the minister said there are over 100 national races living in the country. It is a significant fact that they have lived with fraternity and unity for successive periods.
It is the national duty for all national races to uphold Our Three Main National Causes non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty. The national races village was established with the aim of understanding the good foundations of culture, customs and traditions of national races and further strengthening of the Union Spirit and national solidarity spirit. One can study the customs and traditions of polite, gentle national races at one place.
Traditional houses depicting the everyday life of national races were built by national race carpenters in February 2002 under the coordination among organizations in the respective regions and literature and culture committees for national races in Yangon.
Prominent landmarks such as Htokekant ordination hall in Rakhine Village, Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda in Mon Village, Zwekabin Mountain in Kayin Village, Reed Lake in Chin Village, Mt Khakaborazi in Kachin Village, Inlay Lake in Shan Village and Taungkwe Pagoda in Kayah Village were constructed in accord with the instructions of the Secretary-1 during his inspection tour of the project site on 31 August 2002. He also gave instructions on upgrading village ring roads to concrete ones and cultivation of local crops and pepper.
Visitors can study everyday life of national races at their traditional houses. A National Race Traditional Cultural Museum will be built for wider study of their culture and customs.
In conclusion, the minister said efforts are to be made for success of the national races village reflecting the essence of national solidarity and the Union Spirit in accord with the guideline laid down by the Head of State.
After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party and guests viewed Myanma traditional medicines and medical equipment displayed at the hall.
The Secretary-1 and party and guests went to the Rakhine Village in the Union National Races Village by car. They were welcomed there by Rakhine traditional literary and culture troupe members, Rakhine national races and the traditional dance troupe members. The Secretary-1 visited the Rakhine traditional house and Rakhine traditional goods shop. Then, they were served with Rakhine traditional food. The Secretary-1 watched Rakhine traditional dances and presented cash prize to the dance troupe.
At Bamar Village, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Bamar national races and the dance troupe. The Secretary-1 and party visited the Bamar traditional house, Myanma traditional medicine shop and the personal goods shop. Then, they were served with Bamar traditional food.
On arrival at Kayin Village, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Kayin traditional literary and culture troupe, Kayin national races and the traditional dance troupe. Next, they visited the traditional house of Hilly Kayin national races and the Kayin traditional equipment shop. Then, the Secretary-1 and party ate Kayin traditional food. Later, the Secretary-1 viewed Kayin don dances and presented cash prize to the dance troupe members.
The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Mon Village where they were welcomed by Mon traditional literary and culture troupe, Mon national races and the traditional dance troupe. After visiting the Mon traditional house and the Mon traditional equipment shop, they were served with Mon traditional food. The Secretary-1 viewed Mon traditional dances and presented cash prize to the dance troupe members.
Next, Chin traditional literary and culture troupe, Chin national races and the traditional dance troupe welcomed the Secretary-1 and party at Chin Village. The Secretary-1 and party visited the Chin traditional house and Chin traditional equipment shop and ate the Chin traditional food. The Secretary-1 watched the Chin traditional dances and presented prizes to the dance troupe members.
In Kachin Village, the Secretary-1 and party visited the Kachin traditional house and the Kachin traditional equipment shop. Then, they were served with Kachin traditional food. The Secretary-1 viewed Kachin Manau dance and presented cash prize to the dance troupe.
The Secretary-1 and party went to Shan Village. They then visited the Shan traditional house and the Shan traditional equipment shop and ate the Shan traditional food. They then enjoyed the Shan traditional dances and presented prizes to the dance troupe members.
Next, they arrived at Kayah Village and viewed the Kayah traditional house and the Kayah traditional equipment shop. They were served with Kayah traditional food. The Secretary-1 watched Kayah traditional dances and gave away prizes to the dance troupe members.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party toured the Union National Races Village by car. The Secretary-1 and party and guests inspected the Souvenir Shop and left the village at 10.30 am. The newly-opened Union National Races Village was built on 110 acres of land near Thanlyin Bridge in Thakayta Township, Yangon Division.
A total of 7,598 perennial trees, 5,245 shade trees, 45,760 flowery plants and seven acres of mangrove forest are being conserved in the village. The visitors can enjoy scenes of the mangrove which has been conserved along the bank of Bago River since building of the Union National Races Village.
The village has 29,007 feet long road including 2,986 feet long tarred road, 5,581 feet long concrete road, 420 feet long chemical-sprayed road and 20,020 laterite road. The people can visit the Village by car in all weather.
In addition, the visitors can study the customs of national races, traditional houses, traditional personal goods, handiwork, traditional dances and traditional arts in the village. Moreover, the Myanma traditional arts and the Myanma traditional medicine and medical equipment and the souvenir shops are being kept open. Anyone may visit free of charge up to 5 January 2003.
Religion
Secretary-1 attends 88th birthday ceremony of Presiding Nayaka of Myanmar-Sri Lankarama Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naninda
Yangon, 28 Dec - The 88th birthday ceremony of State Ovadacariya Agga Maha Pandita Buddhist Missionary Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naninda, Presiding Nayaka of Myanmar-Sri Lankarama Monastery in Natchaung Ward of Tamway Township, was held at the Dhammayon of the monastery, at 10.30 am today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
Yangon Division Religious Affairs Department Staff Officer U San Thin Hlaing acted as master of ceremonies. Then, the General and wife and party and the congregation took the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naninda. Members of the Sangha recited Parittas.
Next, the General and wife offered provisions to the Sayadaw. Afterwards, Daw Khin Than Nwe, the commander, the ministers, the deputy minister for Religious Affairs and officials offered donations to members of the Sangha. Adviser U Min Kyi to the Department of Promotion and Propagation of the Sangha recited Gathas.
Then, State Ovadacariya Shwekyin Nikaya Joint-Sasanabaing Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Mandalay Maha Visuddhayon Taikthit Waso Sayadaw Bhaddanta Agghiya delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naninda shared Metta. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party offered "soon" to the Sayadaws.
Sport
Secretary-1 attends 2002 Mr Myanmar & Miss Myanmar Contests
Yangon, 28 Dec - Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt viewed the Mr Myanmar (Senior) above-70 kilo class of the 2002 Mr Myanmar & Miss Myanmar Contests, organized by Myanmar Body-building and Physical Culture Federation, at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street here this afternoon, and presented prizes to winners in the Mr Myanmar (senior) above-70 kilo class.
The 2002 Mr Myanmar & Miss Myanmar Contest started at 1 pm. Then, Mr Myanmar (Junior) under-70 class, Mr Myanmar (Junior) above-70 kilo class, Mr Myanmar (Senior) under-70 kilo class, Mr Myanmar (Senior) above-70 kilo class, Miss Myanmar (Senior) above-70 kilo class, Miss Myanmar (Junior) class and Miss Myanmar (Senior) class were held.
Daw Khin Khin, Patron of the federation wife of YCDC Chairman Mayor of Yangon, presented prizes to Swe Swe Win, Theint Theint Ei, Moe Moe Myint, Hnin Wint Kyaw, Naw Aye Mar Win and Aye Thanda Khaing who stood first to sixth in the Miss Myanmar (Junior) class respectively.
Daw Aye Aye, wife of the Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports, presented first, second and third prizes respectively to Thuza, Khin Su Su Lwin and Mya Min Min Mu in the Miss Myanmar (Senior) class.
Patron of the federation Mayor U Ko Lay presented prizes to Zaw Win Aung, Min Naung, Win Lwin, Win Htein, Tin Myint Aung and Tint Naing who stood first to sixth in the Mr Myanmar (Junior) under-70 kilo class respectively.
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented prizes first to sixth to Kyaw Hsan Maung, Lin Naing, Kyaw Min Latt, Nay Oo Maung, Myint Naing and Aung Khaing Min in the Mr Myanmar (Junior) above-70 kilo class respectively.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe presented prizes to first to fifth-prize winners Aung Khaing Win, Tun Tun Oo, Zaw Wan, Htwe Hla and Win Lwin in the Mr Myanmar (Senior) under-70 kilo class respectively.
Then, the Secretary-1 gave away prizes to first to fourth-prize winners Min Zaw Oo, Aung Htwe Naing, Nge Nge Htwe and Aung Gyi in the Mr Myanmar (Senior) above-70 kilo class respectively.
Prizes presented to winners of mini-tennis tournament
Yangon, 28 Dec - The prize presentation of the sixth inter-basic education school mini tennis tournament of states and divisions was held at Theinbyu Tennis Plaza this evening.
Vice-President of MTF U Zaw Zaw presented prizes to Mandalay Division Team, Magway Division Team and Kachin State Team and Bago Division Team (East) that won first, second and third respectively in women's event. Executive U Maung Maung Lay of MTF presented prizes to Kachin State, Mandalay Division and Magway Division and Chin State that won first, second and third respectively in men's event.
Vice-Chief of Military Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win presented best tennis player awards to winners. Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented women's championship shield to Mandalay Division and men's championship shield to Kachin State. Executive U Maung Maung Lay of MTF also presented prizes to winners of Myanma selected tennis tournament.
Region
Work coordinated for Alternative Development in Myanmar
Yangon, 28 Dec - The Work Coordination Meeting on Alternative Development being implemented in Myanmar was held at the administrative hall of Drugs Elimination Museum in Kamayut Township here yesterday afternoon.
In his address, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing said the diplomats of foreign missions in Yangon, and local and foreign journalists led by four CCDAC members made a field trip to Shan State (East) and Shan State (North) from 6 to 8 December to witness measures being taken for drug elimination and regional development being carried out in border areas. During the field trip, the diplomats have vividly seen progress in implementing the drug elimination and regional development tasks being carried out by the Government and local people, he noted. The diplomats also witnessed prevalence of peace and stability and development in border areas, the attitude and measures being taken by local national races, fruitful results of peace restored between the national race groups and the Government. He thanked the diplomats for their constructive remarks and assessments. After the field trip, he said, Italy contributed US$ 100,000 for drug elimination project in Myanmar through UNDCP, and called on the Japanese Embassy to provide assistance and advice in seeking other means and ways in addition to buckwheat cultivation being conducted by Myanmar and Japan for more incomes of substitute crops. Then, the Japanese Ambassador and party reported on the kind of assistance included in ODA and Programmes in the fight against Narcotic Drug and future tasks and stressed the need for designating model townships concerning poppy substitute farming and providing technical assistance by Japanese Government.
Next, CCDAC Vice-Chairmen Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt spoke of the need for coordination in cultivation of poppy-substitute-crop buckwheat being conducted by Myanmar and Japan and for re-implementing the 2KR project, and Vice-Chairman Minister U Win Aung stressed the need to assess the reports compiled in field trip made by experts of the two countries concerning cultivation of poppy substitute crops being carried out in Myanmar, and CCDAC member Minister U Tin Winn dealt with measures to be taken to ensure proper substitute-crops cultivation project as transport charges of buckwheat in exporting it is high. Then, discussions were held. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the chairman.
Yangon, 28 Dec - For keeping Yangon City neat and tidy and proper drainage, collective sanitation work was carried out in districts, townships and wards here this morning by Tatmadawmen, staff of Yangon City Development Committee, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Women's Affairs Committee and public. Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa viewed the activities.
The commander and the vice-mayor inspected sale of greens, meat, grocery and consumer products at temporary Tamway Market in Tamway Township and tasks being carried out for keeping the market clean. They then inspected sale of goods at Thingangyun Market in Thingangyun Township where they were conducted round the market by Head of YCDC Markets Department U Soe Myint. The commander gave necessary instructions to officials. The commander and the vice-mayor saw over tasks being carried out at the mouth of No 13 ditch for proper drainage. Head of YCDC Engineers Department (road/bridge) U Bo Htay reported on the condition of water flow of the ditch to Ngamoyeik creek. The commander then gave instructions to YCDC officials on efforts for beautifying and keeping the city neat and clean in cooperation with departmental staff and members of social organizations as well as the public.
Similarly, sanitation tasks were carried out on Pyay Road and Thrimingala junction, and No 1 Military Region Commander Col Tun Kyi, Mingaladon Station Commander Col Win Naung and Yangon North District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col San Matu inspected the activities and gave necessary instructions to officials.
National races study group tour Model Village
Yangon, 28 Dec - At the invitation of Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt, 57 Kokant, Wa, Shan, Palaung, Leshaw and Kachin national races from Shan State (North) and 65 Shan and Paaing national races from Kengton region Shan State (South), totalling 122, together with Deputy Director of the Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department Maj Zaw Win Aung, as their second day tour, visited and viewed the Union National Races Village in Thanlyin Township this morning.
Next, the study group visited Drugs Elimination Museum in Kamayut Township where they were conducted round the museum by Deputy Director Police Lt-Col Hse Maung. Then, the study group visited Myanma Radio and Television. Director U Myint Oo (Television) and officials extended greetings and explained facts about the MRTV. They then studied the studios of the MRTV. Afterwards, they were entertained with Myanmar motion picture at Thamada Cinema.
Agriculture, irrigation facilities in Ayeyawady Division inspected
Yangon, 28 Dec - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied by departmental heads, met with members of the division, district and township agricultural coordination committees in Ayeyawady Division at Yadana Ayeya Hall of the wetland reclamation project area in Nyaungdon Township this morning and inspected sluice gates in the region.
The minister gave instruction on agricultural tasks to be carried out. Pathein, Hinthada, Myaungmya, Maubin and Pyapon District Agricultural managers and officials reported on their respective sectors.
Myanma Agricultural Service Managing Director U Tun Than reported on use of fertilizer in cultivating summer paddy and cultivation of cold season crops, Director-General U Kyaw San Win of Irrigation Department on water supply and Director-General U Win Kyi of Settlement and Land Records Department on cultivation of crops in the targeted acres and correct accounts.
Then, the minister inspected Wadaw sluice gate on Toe River in Maubin Township. Director U Sein Win Maung of ID reported on matters related to the sluice gate. The minister inspected maintenance of the sluice gate and water control tasks.
Next, the minister met with paddy and jute growers from Wadaw sluice gate area and discussed agricultural matters and water supply. Then, the minister inspected maintenance of Mezali sluice gate and supply of water to farmlands in Nyaungdonkyun area.
Seminars on industrial development held
Yangon, 28 Dec - The 11th seminars on Myanma industrial development, organized by the Leading Committee for Organizing the Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development and Industrial Exhibition, were held at two ministries and seven industrial zones here today.
Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, members Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr Chan Nyein and Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein visited the seminars.
At the meeting hall of the Ministry of Industry-1, U Soe Myint, Daw Nwe Ni and Dr Mya Mya Than of Yangon University of Computer Studies read their papers at the seminar on Myanma industrial development. A seminar was also held at the Ministry of Industry-2. U Lin Myint, U San Aung and U Htin Aung of the Ministry of Energy presented their papers to the seminar.
In Hlinethaya industrial zone, U Tin Hlaing of Directorate of Industries, U Kyaw Tin and U Kyaw Kyaw of Electric Power Department and U Zaw Myat Win of Regional Industrial Coordination and Inspection Department discussed their papers at the seminar.
Similarly, the seminar was held at Shwepyitha Industrial Zone. Resource persons U Tin Than of Education Planning and Training Department, U Kyaw Shwe of Yankin Education College and Dr Hla Hla Myint of Technical Development and Cooperation Department submitted their papers to the seminar.
North Okkalapa Industrial Zone held the seminar on Myanma industrial development today. U Tin Htut, Daw Sanda Aye and Daw Win Mar of Myanma Science and Technology Research Department briefed those present at the seminar on their research papers. Likewise, South Okkalapa Industrial Zone held the same seminar. U Moe Paw of Directorate of Trade and Dr Khaing Lin Lin Kyaw Nyunt of MSTRD read out their papers. In Dagon Myothit (South) Industrial Zone, resource persons Dr Aung Kyaw and Daw Than Nwe of Yangon University and Dr Khin Mar Tun of University of Distance Education discussed their papers at the seminar.
A similar seminar was held at Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Industrial Zone today. U Htay Chun and U Kyaw Tun of Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration and Dr Cho Cho Mar of MSTRD submitted their papers. A similar seminar was held at Thakayta Industrial Zone. Daw Khin May Cho, Dr Aye Aye Kyu and Daw Phyu Phyu Myint of MSTRD presented their papers. The resource persons answered the queries at the seminars.
International Relations
Myanmar-Thai Border Committee meeting held successfully in Mawlamyine
Yangon, 28 Dec - The opening ceremony of the 20th Myanmar-Thai Border Committee Meeting was held at the meeting hall of Southeast Command in Mawlamyine yesterday morning, attended by members of Myanmar delegation headed by Chairman of the committee Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of Southeast Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung and Thai delegation led by Commander of Third Army Area of Royal Thai Army Lt-Gen Udomchai Ongkasing. At the ceremony, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung and Lt-Gen Udomchai Ongkasing made speeches.
The closing ceremony of the meeting was held at 9 am today. At the ceremony, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung and Lt-Gen Udomchai Ongkasing signed the agreement of the meeting. They then made concluding remarks and posed for a documentary photo. Also present at the meeting together with Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung were Triangle Region Command Commander Brig-Gen Khin Zaw and Coastal Region Command Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye. During the meeting, they made positive discussions of matters pertaining to good neighbourly relations between the two countries and friendly relations between the two defence services of the countries.
Yangon, 28 Dec - Minister of Health of Mozambique Dr Franciso Songane called on Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein at the latter's office at 11 am today. They discussed matters relating to health affairs of the two countries.
Education
IT-based teaching aids donated to school
Yangon, 28 Dec - A donation ceremony of teaching aids based on IT and demonstration of the equipment was held on Sangyoung No 2 Basic Education High School at 11 am yesterday.
First, Minister for Education U Than Aung, viewed practical room based on IT, and demonstration of computer server network connected to Internet. Then, Managing Director of Queen Star Company Daw Yin Win Thu presented teaching aids based on IT worth over US$ 4,000 to Headmistress Daw Khin May Gyi. The headmistress spoke words of thanks.
Exhibition on the School Family Day continues
Yangon, 28 Dec - The Exhibition on the School Family Day for 2002-2003 academic year of the Ministry of Education continued for the second day at Diamond Jubilee Hall today.
The students viewed demonstration of the access point to be linked among Yangon Institute of Education Practising High School, Physics Department of Yangon University and the Ministry of Education at the BaganNet booth in the Creating Knowledge Through ICT sector on the third floor, application of wireless network for multimedia classrooms at the basic education schools of States and Divisions at the Lucky Bird Computer booth, the primary level all subjects presentation of schoolboys from Kamayut BEPS No 2 with the application of fresh power point core ldiew and computer skills of students from the basic education schools.
On the second floor, works on the Myanma social life art show from the pre-historic period to Yadanabon period at the five booths were displayed. In addition, school girls were drawing postcard art practically.
The handiwork booth, the domestic science (cookery) booth, the handicraft booth, the domestic science (tailoring and handiwork) booth, the handiwork salesroom and showroom of Basic Education Departments, personal goods made of bamboo presented by Kawhmu BEHS and snacks made by Mayangon BEHS No 3 were crowded with students on the first floor.
On the ground floor, book stalls of News and Periodicals Enterprise, Sarpay Beikman, universities and colleges and private book shops sold various subjects of books to the visitors.
The Creating Knowledge Through ICT sector, the education book fair and education development exhibition will be kept open from 9 am to 5 pm daily till 3 January 2003. In addition, the orchid and flower show is exhibited. And food stalls and sales centers are opened at the compound of the hall.
Drug
Yangon, 28 Dec - A combined team comprising members of the local intelligence unit and Yangon Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched a taxi with number plates kha kha/1128 at Ward 15 in Hline Township and seized 2.07 kilos of marijuana form passengers Hla Soe and Ma Myint Khin on 7 January 2002.
Action was taken against Hla Soe, 18, son of U Phoe Thein of No 131, Zayawady Street, Ward 18 in Hline Township and Ma Myint Khin, 50, daughter of U Thein of No 183, Shweudaung Street, Ward 13 the same township under Sections 15/19(A)/20(A)/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Padauk Chaung Police Station. The Yangon West District Court handed down 20 years' imprisonment on Hla Soe under Section 19(A) and 22 years' imprisonment on Ma Myint Khin under Section 19(A) on 28 November this year.
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