Information Sheet No.A.0635(I)

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                              MYANMAR INFORMATION COMMITTEE
                                                   YANGON
                                              Information Sheet 

                         No.A.0635(I)                                 3
October 1998

(1)		(Continuation of  Yesterday)   
		Attitude of the Nationalities Peace Groups 
			
		Today, a translation of the declaration of the group led by U Saw Tha Mu He,
who separated from KNU( Kayin National Union)  and exchanged arms for peace,
of Haungthayaw Special Region, Kyainseikkyi, Kayin State, is stated as
follows. The declarations of other peace groups will also be made public.

Declaration on attitude of Kayin Peace Group of Haungthayaw Special Region 
in Connection with Acts of National League for Democracy

Date: 20 September 1998

Subject: Attitude of Kayin peace group (Haungthayaw Special Region) in
connection with acts of the National League for Democracy

1.	Despite the successive governments' endeavours to reconsolidate national
unity through various ways, as national unity had disintegrated for years and
the national brethren resorted to armed struggle that resulted with awful
consequences to the State and national peoples, success was not achieved.
National unity could be rebuilt only in the time of the Tatmadaw government
and peace maintained. But it was not made so easily. It was the rare peace
achieved through various difficulties. Due to the peace thus restored, it is
evident that the border regions have now witnessed social and economic
progress and uplift of social standard.

2.	We learn that NLD is organizing to convene a Hluttaw, that the party's acts
are purported to undermine peace and stability and disintegrate the Union and
that the party's declarations and perpetrations might cause suspicion between
nationalities group and the Tatmadaw government and disrupt peace. As the
party's activities may cause a great danger to the nation, our organization
never ever supports that party's acts.

3.	We believe that the Tatmadaw government is making on-going steps for
practising discipline-flourishing democracy after consolidating national
unity. Besides, as we believe that the Tatmadaw government is marching on the
correct path for the nation, our organization announces that we will work in
cooperation with the Tatmadaw government.
											Sd U Saw Tha Mu He
												Commander 
											Kayin Peace Group
										Haungthayaw Region, Kayin State

(2)		Myanmar Delegation Leaves for Geneva

		A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population
left for Geneva by air on 2 October to attend the meeting on repatriation and
reintegration programme at Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees in Switzerland from 5 to 9 October.

(3)		498,000 Stimulant Tablets Seized in Kengtung

		A combined group comprising regional Defence Services Intelligence Unit,
Tatmadawmen and Special Anti-Drug Squad searched a suspicious Toyota Hilux
driving from Mongla to Kengtung at Wantapin checkpoint in Wantapin Village,
Kengtung Township,  Eastern Shan State on 15 September. The group seized WY
brand pink colour 498,000 stimulant tablets between two layers of rare floor
of the car. Action is taken against those involved under the Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotrophic Substances Law.

OFFICE CALLS IN YANGON ON 2 OCTOBER 

(A)		Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission  received Vice-President  Mr
Stephen Monaghan and party of United Parcel Services of Singapore at his
office. They discussed mutual cooperation in courier services between Myanma
Posts and Telecommunications and UPS.

(B)		Minister for Health received Chairm an Mr Xiao Yu Hang of CVC Group Co
Ltd of the People's Republic of China at his office.

(C)		Minister for Energy  received  Vice-Chairman Mr Tang Li Shan and party of
China Steel Plate Association of the People's Republic of China at his office.
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