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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, December 22, 1999)

The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, December 22, 1999)
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(1)   State Peace and Development Council Chairman
      Senior General Than Shwe sends get-well message to
      President of Sri Lanka
(2)   Secretary-1 attends merit-sharing ceremony for
      offering Shwethingan to Alodawpyi Pagoda
(3)   Opening of multimedia teaching centres enables
      students to get international-level education
      Secretary-1 attends opening of NyaungU Township
      BEHS multimedia teaching centre, inspects regional
      development      
(4)   Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony of Hsuhtoopan
      Thitsamandaing Lawkamarazein Hsutaungpyi Pagoda
      held in Pyawbwe Township
(5)   Minister inspects maintenance of railroad, 
      bridges in Dawei
(6)   Minister for Foreign Affairs leaves for China
(7)   Minister meets Chairman of Allure Group of
      Thailand
(8)   Attorney-General, State/Division Law Officers
      Meeting continues
(9)   Spoken Japanese and French Courses conclude in
      Shan State
(10)  Workshop on Cross-Border Migration and
      Reproductive Health Study held
(11)  Regional Workshop on ASEAN Investment Area (AIA)
      Process ends
(12)  Chinese women's delegation visits day-care school 
(13)  54 members resign from Myaungmya Township NLD
(14)  WEATHER                                          
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(1)   State Peace and Development Council Chairman
      Senior General Than Shwe sends get-well message to
      President of Sri Lanka
      

YANGON, 22 Dec - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar,
Senior General Than Shwe sent a get-well message
to Her Excellency Madame Chandrika Bandranaike
Kumaratuilga, President of the Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, who had received
sustained injury from a terrorist bomb attack
during election rally in Colombo on 18 December.


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(2)   Secretary-1 attends merit-sharing ceremony for
      offering Shwethingan to Alodawpyi Pagoda


YANGON, 21 Dec - A ceremony to share merits for
offering Shwethingan to Alodawpyi Pagoda and for
donating iron frames and prayer hall was held at
the prayer hall of Alodawpyi Pagoda in Bagan on 20
December attended by Secretary-l of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

The Secretary-l and party took the Five Precepts
from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa.

The Secretary-1 and party presented offertories to
members of the Sangha.  The members of the Sangha
recited Parittas.

Masoeyein Taikthit Presiding Sayadaw in Mandalay
Bhaddanta Sucittabhivamsa delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits.

Gem merchant U Tin Aung-Daw Khin Khin of Mandalay
presented a diamond for Onnalonmwayshindaw of,
Alodawpyi Buddha image to the Secretary-l.

The Secretary-l, on behalf of the well-wishers,
presented the diamond as Onnalonmwayshindaw to the
Buddha image.

The Pagoda Board of Trustees presented lacquerware
paintings of the Alodawpyi Pagoda to the
Secretary-l and Gem merchant U Tin Aung-Daw Khin
Khin.

The Secretary-1 and party performed the rituals of
golden and silver showers to mark the success of
merit-sharing ceremony.

The Secretary-l and party went to Sasana Waiponla
Thukhakayi Ordination Hall of Aungmye Bodhi Dhamma
Yeiktha in Bagan-NyaungU and paid respects to
Alodawpyi Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and new
Sayadaw of Masoeyeintaik Bhaddanta
Sucittabhiva-msa.

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(3)   Opening of multimedia teaching centres enables
      students to get international-level education
      Secretary-1 attends opening of NyaungU Township
      BEHS multimedia teaching centre, inspects regional
      development


YANGON, 21 Dec - Secretary-l of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt left
here by Tatmadaw aircraft for Bagan-NyaungU
yesterday morning.

The Secretary-l was accompanied by ministers,
deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office,
heads of department and officials.

On arrival at Bagan-NyaungU Airport, they were
welcomed by Chairman of Magway Division Peace and
Development Council, Deputy Commander of Central
Command, military and civilian officials and
members of Union Solidarity and Development
Association.

At Dhammarasaka Pagoda in Bagan, the Secretary-1
and party paid obeisance to the Buddha images and
the stupa.  They also inspected the re-digging of
an ancient pond near the pagoda.

Members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees presented
a lacquerware painting of the pagoda to the
Secretary-l.

The Secretary-1 and party then inspected
construction of Myanmar Lacquerware Conference
Hall and preparations being made to hold the
ceremony to welcome the second millennium in Bagan
archaeological region.

In the evening, the Secretary-l and party attended
the opening of the multi-media teaching centre at
NyaungU Township Basic Education High School.

Also present on the occasion were Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw, senior military officers, local authorities,
departmental personnel, members of USDA and social
organizations, the director-general of No 2 Basic
Education Department and officials, donors, the
township education officer, school heads, members
of the school board of trustees, Headmaster U Khin
Maung Htwe and teachers and their pupils.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt unveiled the plaque
marking the opening of the centre by pressing the
button.

Headmaster U Khin Maung Htwe and Chairman of the
School Board of Trustees Capt Win Aung (Retd)
formally opened the centre.

The Secretary-1 and party then inspected the
interactive language lab, computer application
room, computer aided instruction room, prayer
room, printed media and reading room, projected
media room, art room, domestic science room and
performing arts room.

Headmaster U Khin Maung Htwe explained opening of
the centre to enable his pupils to get access to
the international level education system and
installation of advanced equipment at the centre
in accord with the education promotion programme.

Capt Win Aung (Retd) reported on efforts being
made for all-round progress of the school and
installation of modern equipment.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt said progress has been achieved within the
period of two years in opening multi-media
teaching centres with the collective participation
of parents, people, members of the school boards
of trustee and teachers in enabling students to
acquire international-level education in accord
with the education promotion programme.

Witnessing the opening of the multi-media teaching
centres at other schools in various parts of the
country, members of the school boards of trustees,
parents, the people, teachers and students of the
remaining schools are also striving in harmony and
unison to open such classrooms at their schools.

The high intellectual level of the students can be
assessed by witnessing their efficiency in using
computers, though their computer training period
was short, at this multi-media teaching centre
opened today with the assistance rendered by the
Ministry of Education and efforts made by members
of the school board of trustees.

The parents, people, teachers, students and
members of the school board of trustees should
continue to strive for further progress of their
multi-media teaching centre.

Students should also make efforts to become good
and brilliant citizens benefiting the nation in
the future.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accepted the
donations.

On arrival at Meiktila, the Secretary-l and party
were welcomed by Commander of No 99 Light Infantry
Division Brig-Gen Htay Oo, militias and civilian
officials and members of USDA.

The next morning, the Secretary-l and party
attended the ceremony to hoist the Shwehtidaw of
Hsuhtoopan Thitsamandaing Lawkamarazein Pagoda,
which was held near Thayakon village in Pyawbwe
Township.

Back in Meiktila, they inspected the agricultural
station of Flying Training Base.

On arrival at Mandalay International Airport, they
were welcomed by Deputy Minister for Transport
Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen
Yan Thein, military and civilian officials and
members of USDA.

At the briefing hall of the project, the
Secretary-l heard a report on building of the
approach roads to the airport, fencing of the
compound, digging of drainage canals, taking of
fire preventive measures, airport services, staff
strength and greening of the airport presented by
Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe,
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and officials.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave suggestions on
offering systematic airport handling and services,
assignment of duties and greening of the compound.

Accompanied by officials, the Secretary-l
inspected the tower and the terminal.

The Secretary-l and party arrived back here in the
evening.

Member of the Penal of Patrons of USDA Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, Secretary-General U Than Aung, Central
Executive Committee members U Aung San, Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint and Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung,
who accompanied the Secretary-l during the tour,
met with USDA members at Meiktila District USDA
Office yesterday.

They discussed the association's future tasks, the
situation of youths and welfare functions.

Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein also
inspected Meiktila District People's Hospital
yesterday.  Officials reported to him on health
care activities.  He then inspected various wards
of the hospital.

Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura
Myint Maung and Deputy Minister for Finance and
Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun also inspected their
respective department offices in the Meiktila.

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(4)   Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony of Hsuhtoopan
      Thitsamandaing Lawkamarazein Hsutaungpyi Pagoda
      held in Pyawbwe Township


YANGON, 21 Dec - Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony of
108-cubit high Hsuhtoopan Thitsamandaing
Lawkamarazein Hsutaungpyi Pagoda built by Kaba
Shweyinaye Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha
Sadammajotika Bhaddanta Vijjabala was held at the
pagoda on Maha Mingala Zeya Theikdhisandawya Hill
near Thayagon Village in Pyawbwe Township in
Mandalay Division this morning.

Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hoisted Shwehtidaw and
presented Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinphudaw to the
pagoda.

The Secretary-l and party took the Five Precepts
from Kaba Shweyinaye Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha
Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Vijjabala.

The Secretary-l and party presented offertories to
the members of the Sangha.

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijjabala delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits.

The Secretary- 1 and party presented Seinphudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Shwehtidaw to be hoisted to
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijjabala.

Next, the Secretary-l and party and well-wishers
went round the pagoda, conveying Seinphudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Hsatthwaphudaw and tiers of
Shwehtidaw for public obeisance.

Afterwards, the Secretary-l and party hoisted the
tiers of Shwehtidaw, Hsatthwaphudaw and
Hngetmyatnardaw atop the pagoda through decorated
carnage and well-wishers presented Shwehtidaws of
12 encircling pagodas.

The Secretary-l climbed the pagoda and hoisted
Seinphudaw atop the pagoda.

Next, the Secretary-l and party performed the
rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the
success of hoisting of Shwehtidaw.

The Secretary-l and party went to pay respects to
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijjabala at Maha Thiri Mingala
Zingyan Taiktawgyi.

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(5)   Minister inspects maintenance of railroad, 
      bridges in Dawei
      

YANGON, 21 Dec - Minister for Rail Transportation
U Pan Aung, accompanied by Commander of No 8
Operations Control Command, Deputy
Director-General of Road Transport Administration
Department and officials, inspected Dawei
Chaungtaung railroad on 20 December.

The minister then inspected repair of railroad and
maintenance of bridges between Kaleinaung and
Mahlwetaung Railway Station.

He gave instructions on the enforcement of
 discipline and works to be carried out.
 
 
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(6)   Minister for Foreign Affairs leaves for China


YANGON, 21 Dec - At the invitation of Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Mr Tang Jiaxuan, Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Win Aung left here by air this morning to pay a
goodwill visit to the People's Republic of China .

Minister U Win Aung was seen off at Yangon
International Airport by Minister for Mines,
Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs,
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs officials of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of PRC
Mr Liang Dong and embassy staff.

Members of the delegation are Deputy
 Director-General U Aung Bwa and Director U Thein
 Zaw of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
 
 
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(7)   Minister meets Chairman of Allure Group of
      Thailand
      

YANGON, 21 Dec - Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Chairman Mr Upakit
Pachariyangkun of Allure Group Co Ltd of Thailand
who called at his office this afternoon.

Also present at the call were Director-General of
Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, Managing
Director of Myanmar Hotels and Tourism Services
and official.

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(8)   Attorney-General, State/Division Law Officers
      Meeting continues
      

YANGON, 21 Dec - The 16th Coordination meeting of
the Attorney-General and State/Division Law
Officers continued for the second day this morning
at the Attorney-General's Office.

Directors-General Dr Tun Shin gave clarifications
concerning presentation of the State/Division law
officers.

Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye also
explained relevant matters.

In his concluding address, Attorney-General U Tha
Tun said concerning amendment of some of the laws,
coordination will be made with the respective
departments in redrafting a law based on the
changing situation and the situation of the period
in which the law was drafted.

In filing law suit against the teak smugglers in
accord with the Public Property Protection Law,
ways should be found to obtain the actionable
degree soonest.

Regarding the 1993 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law, it is not in a situation to make
amendments as it was drafted in accord with the
International Convention.

Law officers serving at different levels should
organize their subordinates to become efficient,
as their functions required cooperation.

They should make cooperation with the local
authorities and departmental personnel of the
respective regions they are assigned to in
discharging their duties.

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(9)   Spoken Japanese and French Courses conclude in
      Shan State


YANGON, 21 Dec - The Spoken Japanese and French
Courses organized by Shan State (South) Union
Solidarity and Development Association concluded
at Shan State (South) USDA Office in Taunggyi
yesterday.

Present on the occasion were member of Panel of
Patrons of USDA Chairman of Shan State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Maung Bo, departmental officials,
officials of Shan State, District and Township
USDAs, instructors and trainees.

Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo gave a speech.

He said it is necessary that USDA members must
pursue foreign languages, for they should try
their best in building the State.

Then, member of Secretariat of USDA U Khin Maung
Thein made a speech.

USDA CEC members U Than Shwe and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
explained about tasks and work to be done and
organization matters.

Then, U Khin Maung Thein presented certificates to
Secretary of Shan State USDA U Nyan Linn and gifts
to the instructors.

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(10)   Workshop on Cross-Border Migration and
       Reproductive Health Study held
       

YANGON, 21 Dec - The Workshop on Cross-Border
Migration and Reproductive Health Study,
co-sponsored by Population Department of the
Ministry of Immigration and Population and UNFPA,
was held this morning at the department.

Also present on the occasion were Director-General
of Immigration and National Registration
Department Col Maung Htay, officials of UNFPA and
the respective departments and resource persons.

Afterwards, resource persons presented papers.

followed by a general round of discussions.

The workshop ended with concluding remarks by
Country Technical Adviser of UNFPA Dr RS Sanna.


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(11)   Regional Workshop on ASEAN Investment Area (AIA)
       Process ends
       

YANGON, 21 Dec - The Regional Workshop on the
ASEAN Investment Area (AIA) Process continued for
the second and final day at the Hotel Equatorial
this morning.

Present on the occasion were senior investment
officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam
and observers.

Delegates of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam
reported to the workshop on prospects of foreign
investment in ASEAN region and implementation of
the basic agreement related to investment in ASEAN
member nations, progress in implementation of the
projects under Hanoi Plan of Action and work
procedures.

Participants took part in the discussions and
assessed the papers submitted to the workshop.
Then, the workshop came to a close at 3 pm.


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(12)  Chinese women's delegation visits day-care school


YANGON, 21 Dec - The visiting Vice-President of
All China Women's Federation Mrs Shen Shuji and
goodwill delegation visited the daycare school of
Ministry of Industry-2 Maternal and Child Welfare
Association on U Tun Nyein Road in Mayangon
Township this afternoon.

They were welcomed there by Vice-Chairperson of
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe, patron of Ministry of
Industry-2 MCWA Daw Moe Moe Myint and members, the
chairperson of the association and officials.

Member.  of Panel of Patrons of Ministry of
Industry-2 MCWA Dr Daw Khin Hsan Nwe explained
matters related to the baby and day-care school.

Daw Moe Moe Myint then presented gifts to the
guests.

Yesterday the guests went to Mandalay together
with Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu
Swe.  They met members of Mandalay Division
MCWA,and observed activities of Mandalay Division
MCWA.

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(13)  54 members resign from Myaungmya Township NLD


YANGON, 21 Dec - A ceremony to present letters of
resignation of 54 members of Myaungmya Township
National League for Democracy, Ayeyawady Division,
was held at the office of Myaungmya Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission at 2 pm on 11 November 1999.

Fifty-four members of Myaungmya Township NLD,
Ayeyawady Division, of their own volition,
resigned by sending letters of resignation to the
party concerned on 11 November 1999 as they no
longer wished to participate in party politics of
NLD.

Member of Myaungmya Township NLD U Aye Myint, on
behalf of the party members, explained about the
resignation from the party and handed over the
letters of resignation to Secretary of Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission U Win Sein.


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(14)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Dec 20 was 30.5 C (87F)
Minimum temperature on Dec 21 was 14.3 C(58F)

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