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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 18 September, 1999)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 18 September, 1999)
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- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 10:09:48 -0700
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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 18 September, 1999)
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(1) Senior General Than Shwe inspects water
pumping projects, site chosen for
construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway)
in Magway Division Calls for sufficient
water supply to targeted acreage
(2) Preparations discussed for hosting 17th Meeting
of Health Ministers of South-East Asian Region
(3) Work coordinated for holding Seventh
Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competitions
(4) National Health Committee holds meeting
(5) People's Republic of China presents boxing
equipment for boxers of Myanmar Tatmadaw
(6) National Convention Convening Commission meets
(7) Annual General Meeting of Union Solidarity
and Development Association for 1999 concludes
(8) Colour pencils, drawing books, donated
to Children's Development Centre
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(1) Senior General Than Shwe inspects water
pumping projects, site chosen for
construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway)
in Magway Division Calls for sufficient
water supply to targeted acreage
YANGON, 17 Sept - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe inspected water
pumping projects and the site designated for the
construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) in
Magway, Magway Division, left here by car for
Magway at 6.30 am yesterday. In his guidance,
Senior General Than Shwe spoke of the need for
officials concerned to systematically calculate
the expenditure of Kanpya water pumping project.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe inspected the
water pumping project. Senior General Than Shwe
and party went to the site chosen for the
construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) which
will link Minbu and Magway, and inspected the
axis designated for the bridge. Then, Senior
General Than Shwe gave guidance on the project
works of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway), which will be
the pride of Magway and Minbu in Magway Division.
Afterwards, the Senior General and party visited
Myathalun Pagoda in Magway at 8.15 pm yesterday.
The Senior General signed in the visitors' book
and presented cash towards the pagoda funds.
Then, the Senior General and party paid homage to
the pagoda.
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(2) Preparations discussed for hosting 17th Meeting
of Health Ministers of South-East Asian Region
YANGON, 17 Sept - Central Committee for hosting
the 17th Meeting of Health Ministers of member
nations of South-East Asian Region held its third
meeting at Medical Research Department on Ziwaka
Road this morning, attended by Chairman of
National Health Committee Patron of Central
Committee for hosting the 17th Meeting of Health
Ministers of member nations of South-East Asian
Region Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. First,
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said Myanmar can
take pride in hosting of the 17th Meeting of
Health Ministers of member nations of South-East
Asian Region of WHO. Myanmar is participating in
health care activities among the ASEAN member
nations, and World Health Organization has
recognized the outstanding work of Myanmar health
technicians and participation of Myanmar in
health care activities, he said. The Secretary-1
attended to their needs.
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(3) National Health Committee holds meeting
YANGON, 17 Sept - The National Health Committee
held the 27th meeting at the Medical Research
Department this morning, addressed by Chairman of
the Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Speaking
on the occasion, the Secretary-l said the meeting
was held to assess the accomplishments in
implementing the National Health Plan and to
discuss the future tasks. The Secretary-1
expressed satisfaction in seeing progress in
implementing the National Health Plan with the
participation of NGOs, saying WHO is also
satisfied with the results in conducting the
task. In conclusion, can be implemented in
accord with the National Health Plan; WHO has
acknowledged the advancement of Myanmar's health
care tasks; the nation is required to enhance
cooperation with WHO.
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(4) Work coordinated for holding Seventh
Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competitions
YANGON, 17 Sept - The second coordination meeting
on organizing the Seventh Myanmar Traditional
Performing Arts Competitions was held in the
multi-purpose hall of the National Museum on Pyay
Road this afternoon, attended by Patron of
Leading Committee for Organizing the Seventh
Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competitions
Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. In his address, the
Secretary-l made a speech. In conclusion, the
Secretary-1 urged all to make continued efforts
for the successful holding of the Seventh Myanmar
Traditional Performing Arts Competitions. Then,
respective subcommittees and the groups of judges
for competitions reported on their work. Next,
the Secretary-1 inspected preparations for the
competitions. The meeting ended with concluding
remarks by the Secretary-1.
After the meeting, the Secretary-1 had a cordial
meeting with doyen artistes.
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(5) People's Republic of China presents boxing
equipment for boxers of Myanmar Tatmadaw
YANGON, 17 Sept - A ceremony to donate boxing
equipment to Tatmadaw Sports and Physical
Education Administration Committee by the
People's Republic of China was held at Dagon
Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence this morning,
for strengthening friendly relations between the
People' s Republic of China and the Union of
Myanmar.
Then, Ambassador of the PRC Mr Liang Dong
presented boxing equipment to Secretary-3 Lt-Gen
Win Myint. The Secretary-3 presented a
certificate of honour and gifts to the
well-wishers.
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(6) National Convention Convening Commission meets
YANGON, 17 Sept - National Convention Convening
Commission held a meeting at thc meeting hall of
NCCC Office at 2 pm today. Present on the
occasion were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin,
Vice-Chairman Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and commission
members. Members of National Convention
Convening Commission took part in the
discussions. Afterwards, the meeting ended with
concluding remarks by Chairman of the Commission
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.
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(7) Annual General Meeting of Union Solidarity
and Development Association for 1999 concludes
YANGON, I 7 Sept - The third day session of the
Annual General Meeting of Union Solidarity and
Development Association for 1999 continued at the
Pyidaungsu Hall of USDA Executives' Management
Training School, Central Public Relations Unit,
Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, on 14
September. The delegates coordinated matters
related to the finds of group discussions which
were held on 13 September. Secretary-General U
Than Aung delivered the concluding address. He
then explained the future tasks laid down at the
meeting. Based on the strength organized within
the six years, USDA should strive to implement
the tasks laid down at the meeting and the
objectives with the participation of the people,
youths and social organizations. The Annual
General Meeting concluded with chanting of
slogans.
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(8) Colour pencils, drawing books, donated
to Children's Development Centre
YANGON, 17 Sept - A ceremony to donate colour
pencils, drawing books and bags of rice to
Children's Development Centre of the Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held
at MMCWA Building in South Okkalapa Township this
morning. Mr Shiobara of Japan presented colour
pencils, drawing books and bags of rice to
Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe.
Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe and Central Executive Committee
members. Then, Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe and officials conducted the
well-wisher round the department. Afterwards, Mr
Shiobara presented books to the children.
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(9) 20 members resign from Kungyangon Township NLD
YANGON, 17 Sept - Twenty members resigned from
the National League for Democracy of Kungyangon
Township, Yangon Division. Twenty members of
Kungyangon Township NLD, Yangon Division, of
their own volition, resigned by sending letters
of resignation to Kungyangon Township Multiparty
Democracy General Election Commission and the
party concerned on 8 August 1999 as they no
longer wished to participate in party politics of
NLD.
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