The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, November 9, 1999 )

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The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, November 9, 1999 )

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(1)   Special Refresher Course No 38 for Basic Education Teachers
(2)   Works coordinated for holding of South East Asian 
       Canoe Championships
(3)   Secretary-1 and Secretary-2 attend second friendly volleyball 
      match between Myanmar and PRC
(4)   Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
       Competition continues
(5)   Deputy Prime Minister receives visitors from Australia
(6)   Seminar on the AFTA Process begins
(7)   More telephone lines installed in Mayangon auto exchange
(8)   Engineering Management Course No 1 ends
(9)    Minister receives official of Showa Technosystems Inc of Japan
(10)  Construction works in Insein, Ahlon inspected
(11)  Ephedrine powder seized in Chanmyathazi
(12)  32 members resign from Kawthoung Township NLD
(13)  53 members resign from Palaw Township NLD
(14)  WEATHER

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(1)   Special Refresher Course No 38 for Basic Education Teachers
        
YANGON, 8 Nov - A ceremony to open the Special Refresher Course No 38 for 
Basic Education Teachers was held at Nawarat Hall of Central Institute of 
Civil Service in Hlegu Township, Yangon Division, this morning, attended by 
Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

First, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace 
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an opening address.
In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged the trainees to pay attention to 
successful implementation of the education promotion programmes for 
development of human resources which are vital for emergence of a peaceful, 
stable, modern and developed nation; perpetual promotion and propagation of 
the spirit of national solidarity and the Union spirit which are the true 
forces in warding off the hegemonies of neo-colonialists who want to 
interfere in and manipulate the affairs of international community; enabling 
the people to oppose and crush the danger of destructive elements who are 
launching instigations by accepting foreign assistance to overwhelm the 
youths with anarchism, terrorism and negative views; and nurturing and 
guiding their pupils as their own offspring to be free from deceits of 
axe-handles who are acting under the strains of aliens.

After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-l cordially met with trainee 
teachers.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party had lunch together with trainee teachers at 
the mess.
 
Altogether 1,507 trainee teachers are attending the four-week course.

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(2)   Works coordinated for holding of South East Asian Canoe Championships
    
YANGON, 8 Nov - A coordination meeting for holding of the First South East 
Asian Canoe Championships 1999 was held at the National Indoor Stadium-l this 
afternoon, with an address by Chairman of National Health Committee 
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-l said there are good prospects for Myanmar in canoe 
competition and by hosting the competition Myanmar athletes will gain 
experience and technique.

He said international athletes and guests would realize the objective 
condition of stability and peace in Myanmar and the competition would help 
nation?s tourism industry.

He called for cooperation for success of the competition.

Next, Chairman of Leading Committee Minister for Sports reported on formation 
of the committee and Sub-committees for holding of the First South East Asian 
Canoe Championships 1999, the agenda and accommodations for the athletes and 
observers.
 

President of Myanmar Rowing Federation reported on events and Myanmar 
athletes? training for the competition and Secretary of MRF Dr Than Toe on 
programme for supervision by officials of World Canoe Federation and 
preparations.

Officials of various Sub-committees reported on arrangements for success of 
the competition.

The Secretary-1 took part in the discussions.

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(3)   Secretary-1 and Secretary-2 attend second friendly volleyball 
      match between Myanmar and PRC

YANGON, 8 Nov - The second friendly volleyball match of Myanmar Tatmadaw 
Volleyball Team and the Volleyball Team of Chendu Military Region of People?s 
Liberation Army of the People?s Republic of China was played at National 
Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna at 4 pm today, attended by Secretary-1 of the 
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen 
Tin Oo.

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(4)   Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
       Competition continues

YANGON, 8 Nov - The Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
Competition continued for the 14th day at the designated venues today.


Present on the occasion were Patron of the Seventh Myanmar Traditional 
Cultural Performing Arts Competition Secretary-l of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Chairman of 
Organizing Leading Committee for Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
Performing Arts Competition member of the State Peace and Development Council 
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of Panel of Patrons of the 
Performing Arts Competition Minister for Culture, Minister for Foreign 
Affairs, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore, Chief of Staff (Air), Vice-Chairman 
of Organizing Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture, senior military 
officers, departmental officials, Chairman of the Work Committee Commander of 
No 3 Military Region, officials, people and tourists.

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(5)   Deputy Prime Minister receives visitors from Australia

YANGON, 8 Nov - Deputy Prime Minister Chairman of Myanmar Investment 
Commission Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin received Managing Director of Sydney 
Team (Hawkham) Corporation Co Ltd of Australia Mr Kim Boulom who called at 
his office at 10.30 am today.


Also present on the occasion were Minister at the State Peace and Development 
Council Chairman?s Office Secretary of MIC and officials.

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(6)   Seminar on the AFTA Process begins

YANGON, 8 Nov - The seminar on the AFTA Process jointly sponsored by Myanmar 
Institute of Strategic and International Studies and Sasakawa Peace 
Foundation and in cooperation with the National AFTA Unit was held at the 
Hotel Equatorial this morning.


Present on the occasion were Minister at the State Peace and Development 
Council Chairman?s Office Brig-Gen Abel, Deputy Minister for Finance and 
Revenue, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors of ASEAN nations 
and embassy staff, the Japanese Ambassador, senior military officers of the 
Ministry of Defence, departmental officials, scholars from the universities, 
officials of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and 
Industry, Myanmar Industrial Producers Association, Myanmar Rice Wholesale 
Merchants Association, Myanmar Rice Millers? Association, Myanmar Beans and 
Pulses and Sesamun Merchants Association, Myanmar Edible Oil Merchants and 
Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Fisheries Federation, Myanmar Timber 
Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Computer Industry Association, Myanmar 
Women Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Bankers Association and Myanmar 
Printers and Publishers Association and private businessmen.

Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman?s Office 
Brig-Gen Abel delivered a speech.

Finally, may I express my deep appreciation to the foreign and local resource 
persons for their time and enthusiasm, to the co-sponsors the Sasakawa Peace 
Foundation and Myanmar-ISIS, National AFTA Unit, for their kind contributions 
to organizing this seminar.


In the first day session, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 
National AFTA Unit and Investment and Companies Administration Department 
took part in discussions on ASEAN economic cooperation major agreements 
signed by Myanmar, tasks being undertaken by Myanmar and tasks to be 
undertaken.


The second day session will continue tomorrow.

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(7)   More telephone lines installed in Mayangon auto exchange

YANGON, 8 Nov - More telephone lines were installed for international auto 
exchange and local trunk call auto exchange in Mayangon auto exchange of 
Myanma Posts and Telecommunications on 7 November. A computer software that 
controls the function of the exchange was repaired in order to solve the Y2K 
problem.


Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin and 
General Manager of MPT supervised the work.


Due to the extension of more telephone lines external and internal 
communications will be smoother and better on completion of Yangon-Mandalay 
digital microwave link and Asia-Europe underwater cable communications work.

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(8)   Engineering Management Course No 1 ends
    
YANGON, 8 Nov - The Engineering Management Course No 1 of the Ministry of 
Electric Power concluded at the meeting hall of Myanmar Electric Power 
Enterprise, this morning, at tended by Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen 
Tin Htut, Director-General of Electric Power Department, heads of MEPE, 
officials and trainees.


Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut expressed belief that the 
trainees have thoroughly learnt the lectures given at the course, adding it 
was needed to have ability to use the lectures in practical field and urged 
the trainees to strive their almost in the field.


He spoke of the need to pay serious attention to the objectives of the State 
and strive to become good service personnel who the public rely on.


Then, the Minister presented prizes to outstanding trainees, and certificates 
and funds to be used in practical field to trainees.

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(9)   Minister receives official of Showa Technosystems Inc of Japan
    
YANGON 8 Nov - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Executive 
Vice-President of Showa Technosystems Inc of Japan Mr Tomoharu Akabane who, 
called at his office at 3 pm today.


Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Health and officials.

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(10)  Construction works in Insein, Ahlon inspected
YANGON, 8 Nov - Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung, accompanied by 
Managing Director of Myanma Ceramics Industries and officials, inspected 
progress in construction of Aungzeya Bridge across Hline River and use of 
cement in Insein Township this morning.


The minister heard reports of officials of Public Works and inspected storage 
of cement and the construction site.


Then, the minister and party went to Cement Distribution Depot of MCI in 
Phawgan, Insein, and inspected the tasks of the depot.
 

They proceeded to the office of Myanmar Industrial Port Co Ltd jointly 
established by MCI and Cho Ye Co Ltd in Ahlon.


Director of MIC and Managing Director of Cho-Ye Co reported on progress in 
construction of the wharf being jointly built by MCI and Cho Ye Co Ltd. The 
wharf is located in the compound of Ahlon As-bestos Cement Plant.

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(11)  Ephedrine powder seized in Chanmyathazi
    
YANGON, 8 Nov - Members of Local Intelligence Unit, acting on information, 
searched the house of May Hlyanyon, 35, son of U May Shaw Hwe, Kantha Ward in 
Chanmyathazi, on 29 October and arrested him together with 300 kilos of 
Ephedrine powder hidden in ten gunny bags.


Upon further investigation, the members arrested Than Aung (a) Ahti, 29, son 
of U Law Sisaw, Kandaw Ward in Chanayethazan, owner of the drug, and Yan 
Shwin Pi (a) Kyaw Aye, 21, son of U Yan Moe Yan, Region 17, Ward 5, Lashio, 
and Ahshi, 22, son of U Kaw Konphu, Ward 4, Hsenwi, with a Van car (3 
Ka/7357), one pistol, one magazine and 22 rounds of ammunition. Action is 
being taken against the four according to law.

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(12)  32 members resign from Kawthoung Township NLD

YANGON, 8 Nov - Thirty-two members resigned from National League for 
Democracy of Kawthoung Township, Taninthayi Division.


Thirty-two members of Kawthoung Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their 
own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kawthoung 
Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party 
concerned on 12 August 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party 
politics of NLD.

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(13)  53 members resign from Palaw Township NLD

YANGON, 8 Nov - Likewise, fifty-three members resigned from National League 
for Democracy of Palaw Township, Taninthayi Division.


Fifty-three members of Palaw Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their own 
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Palaw Township 
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned 
on 7 June 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of 
NLD.

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(14)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Nov7 was 34.0 C (95 F)
Minimum temperature on Nov8 was 24.0 C (75 F)

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