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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, January 24, 2000)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, January 24, 2000)
- From: " Okkar " <okkar66129@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:59:42 -0800
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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, January 24, 2000)
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(1) Maha Bandoola Bridge to connect Pazundaung and
Dawbon Townships
(2) Government has built 104 dams since assuming
duties of State About 240,000 acres of farmland
being cultivated
(3) Secretary-3 inspects Ngwehsaung Beach Resort
project
(4) Minister for energy visits Yadana Natural Gas
project
(5) Ministry of Construction holds four-monthly
coordination meeting
(6) Minister for Health meets eye treatment team from
Japan
(7) Vice-Chairman of SRV National Conference arrives
(8) 33,621 electorate of Nyaunglaybin submit
petitions expressing no confidence in NLD
Representative-elect U Tun Kywe
(9) 211 Hsagyin Village-tract of Labutta Township
NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Maha Bandoola Bridge to connect Pazundaung and
Dawbon Townships
YANGON, 23 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
inspected construction of Maha Bandoola Bridge
across the Pazundaung Creek, which will link
Dawbon and Pazundaung Townships, this morning and
gave instructions.
Accompanied by officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt arrived at the construction site of
Maha Bandoola Bridge on the Pazundaung bank at
10.15 am today.
Deputy Superintendent Engineer U Ohn Han briefed
the Secretary-l on progress of work, laying
concrete flooring on approach roads, construction
of main pier and suspension work.
Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun
presented additional report.
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave instructions.
Then, Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected
construction of main pier (T-1 ) on the Pazundaung
bank and construction of approach toads.
Maha Bandoola Bridge is of suspension type with
steel frames, is 3,643-feet long.
With the 787.2-foot bridge, and the 2,856 approach
roads, it has a 72-foot six-lane motorway and
six-foot pedestrian lanes on either side.
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(2) Government has built 104 dams since assuming
duties of State About 240,000 acres of farmland
being cultivated
YANGON, 23 Jan - Secretary-2 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended
inauguration of Taungyamah Dam in Myaing Township
and opening of No 9 Sugar Mill (Yoneseik) in
Magway Division this morning.
The earth dam, 5,670 feet long and 90 feet high,
is built at a cost of over K 500 million on
Taungyamah Creek, 13 miles south-west of Pale and
near Tanpya Village in Myaing Township.
The capacity of the dam is 17,040 acre feet. The
dam will irrigate about 7,000 acres through feeder
36 canals.
The Secretary-2 and party were welcomed at Bagan -
NyaungU Airport by Chairman of Magway Division
Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw
and officials.
The Secretary-2 and party left for Taungyamah Dam
in Myaing Township by helicopter. They were
welcomed by member of the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of
North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, Commander of
No 101 LID Col Ye Myint, Acting Director-General
of Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win and
departmental officials.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin also presented
commemorative gifts to the Secretary-2 and party.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin unveiled the stone
plaque of the dam and Director U Lun Maung of
Irrigation Department Construction-3 formally
opened the dam.
The Secretary-2 and party had photo taken. They
then inspected the dam and met those present.
The Secretary-2 and party went to No 9 Sugar Mill
(Yoneseik) in Aunglan Township by helicopter.
They were welcomed by Deputy Minister for
Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung and
officials.
Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported on construction of
the sugar mill.
Managing Director of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise U
Myo Myint reported on construction of the sugar
mill, test running, production process, quality,
sugarcane cultivation and extended cultivation of
sugarcane.
Chairman Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported on sugarcane
cultivation and Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin took
part in the discussions.
The Secretary-2 then fulfilled the requirements.
He presented a fruit basket to Chief
Representative Ms Luoyan of China National
Agricultural and Construction Machinery Import and
Export Corporation of the People's Republic of
China.
Next, Project Director Major Aung Win presented
commemorative pennants to the Secretary-2.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Chief
Representative Ms Luoyen of China National
Agricultural and Construction Machinery Import and
Export Corporation formally opened the factory.
The Secretary-2 formally unveiled the signboard of
the mill. The Secretary-2 and party started
feeding the mill, which can crush 2,000 tons of
sugarcane a day.
They arrived back here in the afternoon.
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(3) Secretary-3 inspects Ngwehsaung Beach Resort
project
YANGON, 23 Jan - Secretary-3 of the State Peace
and Development Council, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen
Win Myint, together with member of the State Peace
and Development Council Chairman of Ayeyawady
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
of Western Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and
beads of department, left for Ngwehsaung Beach
Resort Project in Pathein Township, Ayeyawady
Division, by helicopter this morning. The
Secretary-3 and party inspected Ngwehsaung Beach
by helicopter.
In meeting with the deputy commander, members of
District and Township Peace and Development
Councils, departmental officials and entrepreneurs
at the office of the project director, the
Secretary-3 said the purpose of his tour of the
project is to solve difficulties if need be and
provide assistance for the entrepreneurs.
In Myanmar, there are many beach resorts, but
Ngwehsaung Beach Resort with blue water and white
sand is nine miles long and very popular.
It is only 29 miles, from Yangon, and the nearest
beach to Yangon.
It is necessary for all to complete the project
before summer next year.
The Tatmadaw (Government) is implementing
political, economic and social objectives for the
development of the State, and both economic and
social development has been achieved considerably.
Measures have been taken to see to it that people
lead a peaceful and secure life, and therefore,
beach resorts are being built to enable people to
enjoy recreation happily and peacefully.
Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann reported on
arrangements to implement the project.
Adviser to the Ministry of Construction U Ba Shwe
reported on arrangements to supply water for the
project, Managing Director of Myanma Electric
Power Enterprise U Yan Naing on power supply,
Managing Director of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications U Maung Maung Tin on
arrangements for communications and national
entrepreneurs on progress of work in carrying out
respective undertakings.
In replying to their reports, the Secretary-3 gave
instructions.
Ngwehsaung Beach Resort Project will be completed
at the end of February.
The Secretary-3 also inspected the hotel project,
and gave instructions on the work.
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(4) Minister for energy visits Yadana Natural Gas
project
YANGON, 23 Jan - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun
Thi, accompanied by officials, arrived on the
platform of Yadana Natural Gas project in Mottama
Offshore, sponsored by Myanma Oil and Gas
Enterprise and Total Myanmar Exploration and
Production, this morning.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi met staff and inspected
production and pumping of gas.
Then, Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi proceeded to
Energy Searcher on the offshore block M-8 where
the were welcomed by Mr George Conway and
officials.
General Manager of Total Myanmar Exploration and
Production Mr M Viavlard and Drilling Manager Mr
Andre Glowacz explained the drilling programme.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi attended to their needs
and presented fruit baskets to foreign technicians
and staff of MOGE.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi wents to test well No 1
of block M-8 and pressed the button to start
drilling of the test well.
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(5) Ministry of Construction holds four-monthly
coordination meeting
YANGON, 23 Jan - The third four-monthly
coordination meeting of the Ministry of
Construction was held at the meeting hall of
Public Works on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this
afternoon.
Present were Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun, Deputy Ministers and , Managing Director of
PW, Director-General of Department for Human
Settlement and Housing Development,
Director-General of Construction Inspection
Department and others.
Superintending engineers from states and divisions
reported on their work.
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(6) Minister for Health meets eye treatment team from
Japan
YANGON, 23 Jan - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein met four-member eye treatment team led by
Director Mr Isao Enomoto of Volunteer Network for
Asia and Pacific of Japan at his office this
morning.
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(7) Vice-Chairman of SRV National Conference arrives
YANGON, 23 Jan - At the invitation of Chairman of
National Convention Convening Work Committee U
Aung Toe, a goodwill delegation led by
Vice-Chairman of National Conference of Socialist
Republic of Vietnam and Central Executive
Committee member of Vietnam Communist Party Mr
Nguyen Van Yeu arrived here by air this after
noon.
Mr Nguyen Van Yeu and delegation members met
Chairman of National Convention Convening
Commission Work Committee U Aung Toe at Mya Yeik
Nyo Royal Hotel at 2 pm today.
The delegation, accompanied by Joint-Secretary U
Thaung Nyunt and members, visited the Myanma Gems
Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 3.15 pm.
Mr Nguyen Van Yeu and delegation members signed in
the visitors' book.
Chief Justice U Aung Toe hosted dinner in honour
of the delegation at Mya Yeik Nyo Hotel.
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(8) 33,621 electorate of Nyaunglaybin submit
petitions expressing no confidence in NLD
Representative-elect U Tun Kywe
YANGON, 23 Jan - A total of 33,621 electorate of
Nyaunglaybin Township Constituency-2, Bago
Division. submitted signed declarations
expressing no confidence in U Tun Kywe, Pyithu
Hluttaw Representative-elect of National League
for Democracy in the 1990 Multiparty Democracy
General Election at the rally held in Pyuntanza
Sports Ground on 7 December morning.
Present were 22,015 local people from 22 village
tracts and six wards.
Farmer U Kyaw Myint from Chaungyin Village, on
behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in U
Tun Kywe of National League for Democracy and no
support for him. Then, farmer U Mya Thaung from
Ayeywa Village presented declarations expressing
no confidence in U Tun Kywe and no support for him
signed by voters to Chairman of Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission U Tin Zaw Win.
Out of 34,674 eligible voters of Nyaunglaybin
Township Constituency-2, 20,342 or 58.66 percent
voted for U Tun Kywe of NLD in 1990 Multiparty
Democracy General Election.
The number of voters who presented signed
petitions of no confidence in U Tun Kywe totalled
33,621 or 96.96 percent.
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(9) 211 Hsagyin Village-tract of Labutta Township
NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 23 Jan - A ceremony to present 211
resignations of National League for Democracy of
Hsagyin Village-tract, Labutta Township, Ayeyawady
Division, was held at Basic Education Middle
School in Ganaik Village of the township on 16
December 1999.
A total of 211 NLD members of Hsagyin
Village-tract, Labutta, of their own accord,
resigned by sending letters of resignation to the
party concerned as they no longer wished to
participate in the party politics of NLD.
On 16 December, a ceremony to present resignations
to Hsagyin Village-tract Multiparty Democracy
General Election Subcommission of Labutta Township
was held eat Ganaik BEMS.
NLD member U Han Kyi explained reason to resign
and presented the resignations to Chairman of
Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Subcommission U Kyaw Hsan.
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(10) WEATHER
Maximum temperature on Jan 22-1-2000 was 33.5C (92F)
Minimum temperature on Jan23-1-2000 was 17.5C(63F)
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