The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, January 30, 2000)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, January 30, 2000)
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(1)   Entire people urged to harmoniously, unitedly 
      strive for development
(2)   Secretary-1 inspects construction project of Hline
      River Bridge (Shwepyitha)
(3)   Secretary-2 inspects Aungzeya Bridge Project
(4)   Third Housing and Construction Exhibition 2000
(5)   Two Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaws emerge
(6)   Minister inspects loading of goods
(7)   18 members resign from Ngazun NLD of own accord
(8)   WEATHER
      
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(1)   Entire people urged to harmoniously, unitedly 
      strive for development


YANGON, 29 Jan - Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave instructions
on the work done during the third four-monthly period
of 1999 in the meeting hall of the Ministry of
Transport this afternoon.

Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported on the
organizational set-up of the ministry, the strength of
the staff, conditions of planes and ships, the work
done by Inland Water Transport, Myanmar Five Star Line,
Myanmar Airways, Myanma Port Authority and Myanma
Shipyards during the period of nine months (from 14-99
to 31-12-99), condition of earning local currency and
foreign exchange, financial conditions of the office of
the ministry and departments and staff welfare.

Then, the Secretary-1 said today is the time when all
the entire people are to harmoniously and unitedly
strive for development of the nation.

In view of international situation, at the beginning of
the 21st Century, every nation is making all-out
efforts for their development.

In striving to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep
abreast of international community, efforts are to be
made to further cement national solidarity in order to
wipe out evil legacy of colonialists, disintegration of
national solidarity, off the face of Myanmar soil and
waters.

On the other hand, efforts need to be doubled and
tripled to keep pace with the changing situation and
development of other nations.

At the same time, it is necessary to prevent the scheme
of the group of subversives attempting to enervate
,Myanmar and to push the nation under the domination
and influence of other nations.

It is becoming clear that they are perpetrating
subversive activities with the assistance of external
elements with a view to breaking up national
solidarity, hindering the improvement of living
standard of people and disrupting economic development
of the nation.

The national duty of every citizen of Myanmar is to
strive for national solidarity and development of the
nation as best they can.

In other words, it is the time when every citizen of
the nation is to strive to enable the motherland to
stand splendidly and independently in international
community, to make efforts for perpetuation of
sovereignty of the nation and to destroy the schemes of
destructive elements.

The transport sector is playing a vital role in
striving for development of the State With the
smoothness and swiftness of transport, the flow of
commodity will become quick and all the regions of the
nation will be able to enjoy economic development and
higher standard of living.

As much as all the regions of the nation develop
harmoniously and the gap of living standard of all the
races is getting narrower and narrower, national
solidarity will become stronger and stronger and the
Union will develop all the more.  With the flourishing
of Union Spirit and emergence of favourable conditions
for development of the State, the economy of the State
will develop with added momentum.

Therefore, the transport sector needs to provide
services to enable national people to travel safely and
peacefully and to send goods and commodities smoothly
and swiftly, and all0the officials are to work; with
national outlook.

Today, departments, non-governmental organizations and
national entrepreneurs are cooperating in striving for
the development of the State and to improve living
standard of people.  Therefore, all need to contribute
to the efforts for implementation of national goals in
the furtherance of interests of the State and the
national people.

With regard to assessing the progress of departmental
work, it is necessary for all to avoid the act of
neglecting national duties and to dissociate themselves
from the view that these duties are not directly
concerned with their department.

Development and extension work of Myitkyina Airport,
Putao Airport and Thandwe Airport being undertaken by
Myanma Airways will invariably be beneficial to local
people.  In accord with the policy of the State that
priority is to be given to national solidarity and
interests of people, work related to the transport
sector is to be done successfully.

At the time when efforts are being made for development
of towns and villages, the Directorate of Water
Resources and Improvement of River System is to take
measures against erosion of towns, historical monuments
and religious edifices with national outlook.

He spoke of the need to pay emphasis on maintenance of
waterways for durability of bridges being built by
Ministry of Construction, to closely watch rivers and
streams for not losing territory in the areas bordering
neighbouring countries and to undertake necessary
measures in international river like Mekong River
through coordination among the nations while
continuously observing the parts belonging to our
country and development on other parts.

He said now we are endeavouring for national economic
development based on agriculture and the Ministry of
Transport is to provide assistance for smooth
transportation in agricultural sector, for utilization
of water from the river all year round, for innovation
of spare parts of farm machinery and weather forecasts
to farmers.

It is found that development of tourism industry,
promotion of external trade and inflow of international
investment and technology to the country depend on
speedy and smooth process of the Ministry of Transport,
he said.

That is why the government is making efforts for
development with added momentum after laying down plans
in all sectors.  Only when each sector is developed,
will the objectives of the State be realized, he added.

Now is the time the government is endeavouring for
rapid national development relying on national forces.
He urged service personnel to practically implement the
State's objectives in making concerted efforts for
development through continuous innovation.

Exaggerating the deficiencies and weaknesses of some
government employees, the destructive elements were
seen to have been attempting to make the people
misunderstand the government.

The Secretary-1 urged the employees to make sure that
the public realize the genuine goodwill of the
government to achieve national development, public
peace and uplift of socio-economic life of the public
after laying down programmes in all aspects.  He urged
them to discharge their duties to bring benefits to the
people out of duty consciousness and loyalty.

The Secretary-1 specially stressed the need for the
employees to strive for boosting commodity production,
improving productivity, properly raising the earnings
and ensuring efficiency in the use of funds while
minimizing loss and wastage and avoiding
irregularities.

In conclusion, the Secretary-l called on the employees
of the Ministry of Transport to improve the efficiency
of the ministry, strive to develop to achieve
international standard, provide transport services with
the promise of peace, comfort and safety for
passengers, contribute towards regular flow of
commodities, ensure correct and smooth export and
import of goods and work for rapid national economic
growth.  In so doing, he said, they were to avoid
discharge of duties perfunctorily but to give their all
with national awareness to achieve all-round
development.

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(2)   Secretary-1 inspects construction project of Hline
      River Bridge (Shwepyitha)


YANGON, 29 Jan - Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Deputy
Minister for Transport , Deputy Commander of Yangon
Command and officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, arrived at the construction
site of Hline River Bridge (Shwepyitha) at 3 pm today.

At the briefing hall, Deputy Minister for Construction
U Tint Swe and superintending engineer U Myint Lwin
briefed the Secretary-l on the project, progress of
work and arrangements for timely completion of the
project.


Then, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than reported
to the Secretary-l on the condition of waterway near
the project.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended to the needs.

The Secretary-l and party inspected progress of work
and installation of the beams at the bridge.

Hline River Bridge (Shwepyitha) will link Insein and
Shwepyitha Townships.  It is of suspension type with
steel frames, and 3,415-feet long.

It has a 52.6 foot motor-way and six-foot pedestrian
lanes on either side.


The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to administrative
office of Shwepyitha industrial zone.


Director-General of Human Settlement and Housing
Development Department U Arnt Kyaw reported to the
Secretary-l on the construction of roads for the
development of Shwepyitha, upgrading of the roads,
extension of industrial zone, running of the new
factories and construction of modern housing estate and
low-price housing complex in Shwepyitha Township.

The Secretary-l gave instructions to officials.

Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party
went to the factory of Myanbisco Food Industries Co Ltd
in Shwepyitha Industrial Zone 3.

They were welcomed by Managing Director U Zin Win and
officials who conducted them round the factory.

Then, Secretary-1 Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt signed in the
visitors' book and left there in the evening.

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(3)   Secretary-2 inspects Aungzeya Bridge Project


YANGON, 29 Jan - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected Aungzeya
Bridge Project today.  The Secretary-2 inspected the
steel cables to be used for the bridge and had a
cordial meeting with technicians from the People' s
Republic of China.

The Secretary-2 and party heard a report on
implementation of the project and progress of work by
Superintending Engineer (Project) U Khin Maung Aye.

Deputy Minister U Tint Swe also gave an additional
report.

Deputy Minister U Pe Than and Deputy; Commander
Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint reported on assistance being
provided sector-wise for the project.

The Secretary-2 said the purpose of his visit to the
project was to fulfil requirements of the project and
to encourage employees.

He added that in the road linking Yangon City and
Hlaingthaya Township, there is only a bridge namely
Bayintnaung Bridge, and there occurs traffic jams
frequently.

On completion of the project, transport will be come
smooth, and if the construction of the bridge is
completed one day earlier than scheduled, benefits will
accrue one day earlier than expected.

The Secretary-2 urged all to learn the suspension
bridge construction technology from foreign technicians
at the project to build the bridge which meets the set
standard and to compile a paper on suspension bridge
construction technology and to teach it at the
construction training school.

Then, the Secretary-2 presented gifts to the employees
through Assistant Engineer (Civil) Daw Thein Nu.

Aungzeya Bridge, spanning Hlaing River and linking
Insein Township and Hlaingthaya Township, is 4 786.3
feet long and 82% of construction work has been
completed.

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(4)   Third Housing and Construction Exhibition 2000


YANGON, 29 Jan - The Third Housing and Construction
Exhibition 2000 was opened at the Tatmadaw Convention
Hall on U Wisara Road this morning, attended by
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

The exhibition was jointly organized by Myanmar
Construction Entrepreneurs Association and TTF (Yangon)
Co Ltd with the assistance of Ministry of Commerce,
Ministry of Construction and Department for Human
Settlement and Housing Development.

Chairman of MCEA U Khin Shwe and Managing Director of
TTF (Yangon) Co Ltd Mr Anant Prasertsit explained about
the exhibition.

Deputy Minister U Tint Swe, Managing Director of DHSHD
U Arnt Kyaw, U Khin Shwe and Mr Anant Prasertsit
formally opened it.

The Secretary-2 and party inspected the booths.

A total of 60 companies will display construction
materials from 9.30 am to 6 pm till 1 February.
Admission is free.

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(5)   Two Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaws emerge


YANGON, 29 Jan - Bhaddanta Silakkhandha - bhivamsa and
Bhaddanta Vamsapalalankara who passed the oral and
written examinations of the 52nd Tipitakadhara
Selection Examination of Year 2000 ( 1361 ME), were
awarded Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title, and
therefore it can be said that the flourishing of
Buddhist Sasana spanned the golden era and has reached
the diamond era.

Pariyatti examinations sponsored by the Ministry of
Religious Affairs of the State Peace and Development
Council are Tipitakadhara Selection Examination
Dhammacariya Examination, Pathamabyan Examination,
Nikaya Examination, Abhidhamma and Visuddhimagga
Examination and Basic Buddhist Cultural Examination Out
of these six examinations, Tipitakadhara Selection
Examination is the most extensive, most difficult and
profound and highest.

There are 20 prescibed treatises and 8,026 pages to
recite.  To look up the terms.  there are over 100
treatises.

Out of over 400,000 members of the Sangha in the Union
of Myanmar, the maximum number of members of the Sangha
who enrol to take the oral examination every year, is
not more than 150.  But, the number of members of the
Sangha who actually take the oral examination is about
70 at the maximum.  In view of this, how difficult,
profound and extensive the examination is can be
guessed.

This examination has been held since 1949 (1310 ME),
and up to the 51 st Tipitakadhara Selection Examination
held in 1999 (1360 ME), there emerged six Tipitakadhara
Tipitaka-kovida Sayadaws who passed the oral and
written examinations of the Tipitakadhara Selection
Examination and three Tipitakadhara Sayadaws who passed
the oral examination.

Tipitakadhara Selection Examination is held every year.
Visittha Tipitakadhara Mahatipitakakovida
Dhammabhandagarika Mingun Sayadaw emerged at the sixth
examination, Visittha Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida
Dhammabhandagarika Pakokku Sayadaw at the 12th
examination, Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida
Dhammabhandagarika Pyay Sayadaw at the 16th
examination, Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida
Tipitakamahaghandayon Sayadaw at the 26th examination,
Tipthara Tipitakakovida Yaw Sayadaw at the 37th
examination and Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Yesagyo
Sayadaw at the 47th examination.  It can be found that
only every eight years, a Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida
Sayadaw emerges.  A Tipitakadhara Sayadaw and a
Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaw have emerged at
the 52nd Tipitakadhara Selection Examination
unprecedently, outstandingly and marvelously.  It is
not for those who lack good cumulative result of past
meritorious deeds to promote the Sasana of the Buddha.
Only those who have good cumulative result of past
meritorious deeds are a ble to promote and propagate
the Sasana, and to enable them to pay homage, two
Sasana Arzarnis emerged.

The State Peace and Development Council Government and
devote Buddhist people make donations for the members
of the Sangha and pay homage to the Buddhist Sasana,
and candidate members of the Sangha, lecturer Sayadaws,
Sayadaws who compiled questions, and the Tipitakadhara
Selection Committee of nine Ovadasariya Sayadaws and
other Sayadaws made collective and energetic efforts.
As a result, Bhaddanta Silakkhandhabhivamsa and
Bhaddanta Vamsapalalankara emerged as Tipitakadhara
Tipitakakovida Sayadaws.

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(6)   Minister inspects loading of goods


YANGON, 29 Jan - Secretary of Leading Committee for
Regionwise Development in Agriculture Sector Minister
at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung
inspected the loading of machinery onto mv Ko Toe Gyi
this morning.

The Z-craft will leave for Bokepyin Township and carry
two bulldozers, one road roller, one trailer,
fertilizers, saplings, spare parts and general goods of
South Dagon Oil Mills Co Ltd for development of
Taninthayi Division.

The minister gave instructions on safety of waterway
and arrival of goods.

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(7)   18 members resign from Ngazun NLD of own accord


YANGON, 29 Jan - Eighteen members resigned of their own
accord from the National League for Democracy of Ngazun
Township, Sagaing Division.

Eighteen members of Ngazun Township NLD, Sagaing
Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending
letters of resignation to Township Multiparty Democracy
General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned
on 29 December 1999 as they no longer wished to
participate in party politics of NLD.

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(8)   WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Jan 28-1-2000 was 32.8C (91F)
Minimum temperature on Jan29-1-2000 was 20.0C(68F)

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