The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 27 June , 2001)(2/2)
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1. Drug Elimination Musrum vividly illustrates Myanmar's
firm naThe New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 27 June , 2001)(1/2)tional
resolve to totally eliminate narcotic drugs
2. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspects finishing touches
of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
3. Secretary-1 presents prizes to winners in literature,
music, painting and cartoon competitions to mark Anti-Drug
Abuse Day
4. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint attends first four-monthly
meeting of Ministry of Commerce
5. Myanmar Women's Day coordinated
6. - Minister inspects new Boeing 737-300 for MAI
- Minister inspects mineral exploitation in
Shan State (South)
7. - Yangon Division Police Force meets
- Wheel-chair race for disabled held to mark Olympic Day
8. - Modern banking services of MMB explained in Taunggyi
- Exercise books donated to Ministry of Defence
9. - 410,000 stimulant pills seized in Kengtung
- Drug traffickers get 15 years each
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( 3 ) Secretary-1 presents prizes to winners in literature, music, painting and
cartoon competitions to mark Anti-Drug Abuse Day
Yangon, 26 June- A ceremony to present prizes to winners in the literature,
music, painting and cartoon competitions to mark the International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organized by Central Committee for Drug
Abuse Control, was held at the administrative office of Drug Elimination Museum
at the corner of Hanthawady and Kyundaw Roads at 9.15 am today, attended by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were member of the Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Than, Deputy Prime Ministers and Lt-Gen Tin Tun, the ministers, the
Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, the Yangon Mayor, the deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council, departmental heads,
senior police officers of the Myanmar Police Force, Ambassadors and Military
Attaches, resident representatives and officials of UN agancies, members of the
board of judges for the competitions, members of the central committee for
organizing the ceremony to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking, teachers, officials of the social organizations,
departmental officials and guests.
At the ceremony, Chairman of CCDAC Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing
delivered an address.
He said: The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,
which falls today, has been celebrated continuously for 14 years, inclusive of
this year. On this occasion, I am also pleased to say that, for the 4th time,
we have included today, the ceremony of awarding of prizes to the winners of
literature, music, painting and cartoon competitions commemorating the
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Under the
guidance of the State leaders, this grand and imposing Drug Elimination Museum
has been constructed and it will be a showcase to all domestic and foreign
visitors of the endeavours Myanmar is putting up in every aspect to really
eliminate the curse of narcotic drugs.
This will actually be a commemorative building justifying to our efforts and
this ceremony inside the Museum Administrative Hall bears to that fact. It is a
well-known fact that the Government of the Union of Myanmar has carried out the
task of eliminiating the scourge of narcotic drugs with our own resources with
great effort, which needs no elaboration.
The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control, and the respective line
Ministries have been increasing their efforts in the crusade against the
elimination of narcotic drugs as envisaged by the State and the State Leaders,
to which there has been resounding success. In implementing narcotic drugs
control, Myanmar approaches the problem in a multi-faceted manner. Educational
programmes to wean the poppy farmers away from the old lifestyle to a new
lifestyle, by highlighting the adverse effects of narcotic drugs, are carried
out simultaneously with the development plans. Substitute income for that
obtained from opium are introduced.
Demand reduction programmes are also simultaneously carried out together with
supply reduction activities. Besides heroin, the problem of stimulant abuse has
cropped up and become popular among the youth. It has the capacity to elevate
mood, dispel hunger and fatigue; and erroneous view instilled into the youths
by avaricious traffickers. It is not easy for a youth to come out of its
clutches once he gets addicted. Preventive drug abuse education, lectures,
exhibitions and competitions are held to keep the youths from following the
wrong path.
It is commendable that the non-governmental orgainzation Myanmar
Anti-Narcotics Association (MANA) is joining hands with the government in this
endeavour. There is a need for the emergence of more NGO's to join in the
effort. The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control has striven to implement
its law enforcement effectively in accordance with the prescribed Drug Laws. "
No Precursor Chemicals, No Drugs " is a phrase that is being used in the world
today. Without the precursor chemicals necessary for the production of drugs,
it will not be able to produce narcotic drugs. We are not in a position to
produce precursor chemicals. Joint measures are being taken between
neighbouring countries to stem the flow of trafficking in precursor chemicals
Today, we are not the only country that is facing the menace of durgs. Be the
country small or big and powerful the problem of drugs is faced by all nations
of the world. The United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP)
has been established under the United Nations to foster concerted international
action against illicit drug production, trafficking and consumption.
Also, respective countries have drawn up bilateral agreements, sub-regional
action plans with their neighbours to fight against drugs. Myanmar is state
party to all three Conventions on drugs; the 1961 Single Convention, the 1971
Convention on Psychotropic Substances and the 1988 UN Convention Against
Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and has fully
enforced their provisions. The Union of Myanmar has drawn up and is
implementing a 15-Year Narcotic Elimination Plan from 1990/2000 to 2013/2014
using our own resources.
It is also a world-recognized fact that opium cultivated has decreased 30%
compared to the previous year. Some States and organizations have very kindly
provided us with monetary assistance to certain extent to eliminate narcotic
drugs. I wish to elaborate here that although our country has limited
resources, we have invested millions for kyats in our fight against drugs.
Whether we receives assstance or not, we will not waver from our task. I
solemnly declare that our country will continue to march forward until we
achieve our goal. At this commemorative ceremony, it is also an occasion to
honour the scholars who have participated in our struggle to eradicate narcotic
drugs.
At this function, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking, short stories, poems, articles, songs, paintings and
cartoons competitions are held and fitting prizes are awarded. UNDCP Yangon
Office also contributed monetary assistance every year. These actions reflected
high regard the State holds on the occasion. This year the slogan by UNDCP
highlights sportsÑ Sports Against Drugs.
It is necessary to spend youth for their spare time on sports and not on
drugs. It becomes important for the relevant departments and organizations to
elevate the role of sports. Then, Resident Representative of UNDCP Mr Jean-Luc
Lemahieu read out the message sent by UN Secretary-General Mr Kofi Annan.
Afterwards, Resident Representative of UNDCP Mr Jean-Luc Lemahieu presented K
150,000 for presenting prizes to the winners in the competitions to mark the
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to Chairman of
CCDAC Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing. Next, the prize presentation
ceremony was followed.
First, the Secretary-1 presented first, second and third prizes to Ma Aye Myat
Mon of Dagon Basic Education High School No 1, second year student Ma Thet Phyu
Win of University of Culture and Maung Nanda Aung of Latha BEHS No 1
respectively in the 15-20 age painting competition and special prizes to Maung
Kyaw Thet Aung of Bahan BEHS No 2, Ma May Theint Tun Ni of Kamayut BEHS No 2,
Maung Aung Myo Tun of Mandalay BEHS No 13, Ma Aye Ei Soe San of Latha BEHS No 2
and Maung Kyaw Hsint of Bahan BEHS No 3 respectively.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented first, second and third prizes to
Maung Hla Han, U Aung Moe (Shanlay Arts) and Ma Thazin Soe Myint (University of
Culture) in the above-20 age painting competition respectively and special
prizes to five winners.
CCDAC Chairman Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing presented first, second
and third prizes to Maung Kyaw Zay Han of Institute of Education Practising
School, Maung Kaung Myat Min Soe of IEPS and Maung Ye Htin Kyaw of Dagon BEHS
No 1 in the 10-15 age painting competition respectively and special prizes to
five winners.
Vice-Chairman of CCDAC Minsiter for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung presented
first, second and third prizes to Maung Kyaw Zeya of Bahan BEPS No 3, Maung
Htet Naing Lin of Dagon BEHS No 1 and Maung Kaung Myat Oo of Tamway BEPS No 18
in the under-10 age painting competition respectively and special prizes to
five winners.
Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay presented first,
second and third prizes to Maung Than Taing Tun (Myo Win Tun-Monywa), Soe Min
Thein and Daw Khin Toe Aye in the above-20 age cartoon competitions and special
prizes to five winners.
Minsiter for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented first, second and third prizes
to Ma Thet Phyu Win of University of Culture, Maung Ye Kyaw Tha of University
of Distance Education and Maung Moe Htet Kyaw of Bhamo BEHS No 3 in the 15-20
age cartoon competition respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa
presented first, second and third prizes to Ma Thit Thit Han of Taikkyi Myoma
BEMS, Ma Win Win Maw of Institute of Education Practising School and Maung
Phone Htet Aung of Mingaladon EBHS No 5 in the 10-15 age cartoon competition
respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung presented first, second and third
prizes to Maug Ye Zarni Aung of Institute of Education Practising School, Ma
Thinzar Lwin of Latha BEHS No 2 and Ma May Thet Zin of Lanmadaw BEHS No 1 in
the under-10 age cartoon competition respectively and special prizes to five
winners.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin presented first,
second and third prizes to Maung Zarni Tun (BA-Philosophy), U Zaw Win (Zaw
Win-Hnget-pyawthee) and Cartoon Htay Aung (Bo Htay) in the poster (open)
competition respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Minister for Education U Than Aung presented first, second and third prizes to
Maung Nyein Chan Aung of Kyauktan BEHS No 1, Maung Htet Aung Phyo of Thakayta
BEHS No 2 and Maung Nanda Aung of Latha BEHS No 1 in the poster (senior)
competition respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office U Tin Winn presented first, second and
third prizes to Ma May Thet Zin of Lanmadaw BEHS No 1, Maung Thiha Tin of Dagon
BEHS No 1 and Ma Shwe Wun Yan of Kyauktada BEPS No 6 in the poster (junior)
competition respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Resident Representative of UNDCP Mr Jean-Luc Lemahieu presented first, second
and third prizes to Maung Aung Phone Wai (Aung Phone Wai), Ma Khin Zargyi Kyaw
(Khin Zarni Kyaw-Kawlin) and U Tin Aung Ngwe (Naygyi-Magway) in the short story
competition respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Brig-Gen Than Tun presented first, second and third prizes
to U Ko Ko (Ko Ko-Research), Daw Hla Thein (Ma Hla Thein) and Ma Aye Myat Myat
(Aye Myat Myat-UFL) in the article competition respectively and special prizes
to five winners.
Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein presented first, second and
third prizes to U Khin Maung Tun (Min Thway Nwe-Zigon), U Moe Aung (Maung Maung
Moe Aung) and WOII Khin Maung Latt (Maung Latt-Coastal) in the poem competition
respectively and special prizes to five winners.
Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung presented first, second
and third prizes to WO Win Tun (Win Tun-Myawady), Police Captain Tin Lin (Ko
Tin Lin) and U Htein Win (Moe Htut Khaung) in the song competition respectively
and special prizes to five winners.
Then, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the literature, music, painting
and cartoon competitions to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking Secretary of CCDAC Director-General of MPF Police Maj-Gen
Soe Win presented gifts to U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin), on behalf of the board
of judges. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially met guest and
prize-winning students.
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( 4 ) Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint attends first four-monthly meeting of
Ministry of Commerce
Yangon, 26 June- The first four-monthly meeting for 2001 of Ministry of
Commerce was held at the meeting hall of the ministry on Strand Road this
morning, attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint.
Present also were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister at the
State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein,Ê
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Minister for
Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Deputy
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, advisers at the Ministry of Commerce,
the directors-general, the managing directors, the deputy directors-general,
the general managers, the directors, the Chairman of Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, managers, engineers, factory
managers and guests.
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone reported on basic principles laid
down by the Ministry of Commerce, trade targets and export and import sectors
with the help of video to the Secretary-3. Then, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint
delivered a speech on the occasion. Then, the meeting was held.
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( 5 ) Myanmar Women's Day coordinated
Yangon, 26 June- A coordination meeting to hold the Myanmar Women's Day which
falls on 3 July was held at Social Welfare Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
this afternoon. Present were Chairman of Myanmar National Working Committee for
Women's Affairs Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U
Hlaing Win,Chairperson of Organizing Committee for Myanmar Women's Day Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe, Vice Chairperson Professor Daw May May Yi and committee members,
advisers and officials. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe delivered a speech. Then,
officials of various work committees reported to the meeting on their progress
work. Later, the meeting ended with concluding remarks by Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe.
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( 6 ) Minister inspects new Boeing 737-300 for MAI
Yangon, 26 June-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe accompanied by
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Director-General U Win Maung of Department
of Civil Aviation and officials, this morning, inspected a new Boeing 737-300
aircraft for Myanmar Airways International which arrived here yesterday evening
at Yangon International Airport.
The 126-seater 12 for first class and 114 for economy class plane will join
MAI fleet in July. The minister and party also inspected clearing of weeds with
the use of machines and repair work of aircraft at the mechanical department of
Myanma Airways.
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Minister inspects mineral exploitation in Shan State (South)
Yangon, 26 June- Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, accompanied by Managing
Director U Hsan Tun of No 3 Mining Enterprise and officials, inspected mines
and factories in Shan State (South) from 23 to 25 June. On 23 June, the
minister met employees of Heho mine and gave necessary instructions. The
minister then inspected the work site and production process. On 24 June, the
minister headed for Bawhsai Mine and inspected exploitation of lead sulphide
from the mine at Moegoung Hill. The minister gave instructions on work site
safety, emergency exit and signal system.
At Theingon Mine, the minister gave instructions on boosting exploitation of
minerals and supervsion in fuel utilization and met workers. The minister and
party proceeded to Tikyit, Pinlong Township and inspected coal exploitation of
Shwe Thanlwin Mining Co Ltd. Yesterday, the minister and party inspected the
coke plant being built in Kalaw by Oriental Prosperity Co Ltd and coordinated
on production of coke to be used in the smelting plants, manufacturing for
firewood-substitute briquette with the use of the clean coal, extended
searching for the cakine coal at the surrounding areas of Inbyin region, Kalaw
Township and availability of raw materials. Then, the minister and party
inspected the advanced antimony refinery of May Flower Mining Enterprise Ltd
and production process of antimony trioxide.
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( 7 ) Yangon Division Police Force meets
Yangon, 26 June - Yangon Division Police Force held its first four-monthly
meeting this afternoon at Yangon Division Police Commander's Office, addressed
by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than. The commander said MPF which is a
brother organization of the Tatmadaw plays a vital role in ensuring the rule of
law and community peace and tranquillity. As its members are trained to take
part together with the Armed Forces in national defence task in times of
emergency, it is a reliable force for the people. Police should always keep in
the fore the guidance given by Head of State Senior General Than Shwe.
Also present were Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint, Secretary of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint, chairmen of District
Peace and Development Councils, the commissioner of General Administration
Department, the division judge, the division law officer, the division police
commander and other police officers. Division Police Commander Police Col Tin
Win presented the trophies for outstanding performance of police duties to
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than.
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Wheel-chair race for disabled held to mark Olympic Day
Yangon, 26 June-In commemoration of the Olympic Day, Wheel-chair race for the
disabled organized by Sports Federation for the Disabled was held at Youth
Training Centre in Thuwunna on 24 June. Twenty men and six women participated
in the races.
In three wheeler-race, Aung Gyi of Ministry of Industry-1 won the first
prize, Win Hsan Aung of Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation the second and
Myo Tun of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement the third. In
men's four-wheeler race, Soe Lwin of Yangon City Development Committee won the
first prize, Mya Khaing of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
the second and Htein Lin of Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation the third.
In women's four-wheeler race, Nan Ma Sein of Ministry of Defence won the first
prize, Tin Tin Khaing the second and Sanda Myo Thant the third. After the
races, Chairman Brig-Gen Aung Thein of Sports Federation for the Disabled and
officials presented prizes to winners.
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( 8 ) Modern banking services of MMB explained in Taunggyi
Yangon, 26 June- Myanmar Mayflower Bank Ltd held the ceremony to brief
development and modern banking service of the bank to entrepreneurs at the City
Hall in Taunggyi, Shan State, 23 June.
Present on the occasion were Secretary of Shan State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Win Maung, Chairman of Taunggyi District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein, Chairman of Taunggyi Township Peace and Development
Council U Bo Tu, Executive Director U Win Naing of MMB, Managing Director U
Khin Maung, officials, bank staff of Mogok branch, MC Credit Card users,
entrepreneurs and businessmen. Executive Director U Win Naing of MMB briefed
those present on policy and development of the bank, monatery and investment
matters.
Managing Director U Khin Maung explained modern banking services and situation
of bank branches with the use of data and charts. Then, officials answered the
queries. After the briefing, the executive director hosted a dinner to
entrepreneurs and presented souvenirs to them.
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Exercise books donated to Ministry of Defence
Yangon, 26 June- A ceremony to present exercise books donated by Ministry of
Information for Ministry of Defence, Adjutant-General's Office, Defence
Services Schools of Education, Defence Services Basic Education High Schools
was held at the Information Ministry of on Bo Aung Kyaw Road this afternoon.
Present were Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein,Vice
Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo,Deputy Director of Public Relations and
Psychological Warfare Col Kyaw Myint,Assistant Adjutant-General Lt-Col Soe
Min,ÊManaging Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise Col Myint Thein,Ê
Managing Director of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi,Deputy
Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U Aung Hsan,
Director (News) of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Hla Tun, Director (Admin)
of Myanma Radio and Television U Phone Myint,Ê Deputy General Manager
(Production) Daw Mya Mya, Head of Office Captain Soe Aung and officials.
On behalf of the Minister for Information, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein
explained the purpose of donation and presented 50,000 exercise books to Vice
Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo. Then, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung
Nyo spoke words of thanks.
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( 9 ) 410,000 stimulant pills seized in Kengtung
Yangon, 26 June-Members of local intelligence unit and local police force
stopped a Hilux Surf with number plate Ah/9798 driven by Maung Naing (a) Kyaw
Naing Swe of Sinde Village, Yesagyo Township in Magway Division together with
Ye Lwin of Ward 8, Tangyan and found 410,000 stimulant pills bearing the
letters "WY" at Tapin check-point in Kengtung on 13 June. The police station
concerned has taken action against them under Narcotic Drugs and Psycho-tropic
Substances Law.
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Drug traffickers get 15 years each
Yangon, 26 June-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit
and local police force, acting on information, searched the house of Thaung Kyi
of Extended 3rd Street, Kyauk Kyi Su Ward in Bago and found 497 grams of
marijuana in the kitchen on 26 August 2000. The Bago police station No 1 filed
Thaung Kyi, 45 and Kyu Kyu Mar, 38, under Narcotic Drugs and Psycho-tropic
Substances Law. The Bago District Court handed down fifteen years'
imprisonments under Section 19 (A) on them on 8 June.
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