The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)
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(1)   Secretary-1 inspects Shwedagon Pagoda general
      renovation
(2)   Development of Myanmar Airways International
      coordinated
(3)   Wellwishers donate cash to undertakings of 
      Thanmyanthu Economic Group
(4)   80 roads with total length of 15,412 miles 
      designated Union highways
(5)   UMFCCI hosts Chamber Night
(6)   Fourth donation ceremony for Maha Theindawgyi 
      Pariyatti Sarthintaik
(7)   Seminar on Financial Information Systems in Asia and
      Pacific commences
(8)   Minister for Foreign Affairs, diplomats visit 
      Myeik, Kawthoung, Dawei in Taninthayi Division
(9)  Minister meets officials of Japanese Companies
(10)  15 Nagmon Township NLD members resign of own accord
(11)  WEATHER           
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(1)   Secretary-1 inspects Shwedagon Pagoda general
      renovation


YANGON, 1 Feb - Patron of Shwedagon Pagoda Perpetual
All-round Renovation Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
inspected general renovation of the pagoda this
evening.  The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to
Padamya Myetshin Buddha Image on the upper terrace.

After inspecting the renovation of religious buildings
on the pagoda platform, the Secretary-1 and party paid
obeisance to Htidaw Pagoda at Sunday corner.

They then inspected renovation of Seinbudaw and Htidaw
of Naungdawgyi Pagoda and gave suggestions to officials
.

Shwedagon Pagoda Perpetual All-round Renovation Work
Committee held s meeting at Old Museum Tazaung on the
pagoda plat form.

Chairman of the World Committee Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint
reported to the Secretary-l on progress in implementing
the pagoda renovation projects, renovation of
Naungdawgyi Pagoda, renovation of the archway of the
western stairway and renovation of tazaungs on the
pagoda platform.

The Secretary-1 gave suggestions.

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(2)   Development of Myanmar Airways International
      coordinated


YANGON, 1 Feb - A coordination meeting (1/2000) on
development of Myanmar Airways International was held
at the office of the Minister for Transport this
morning, attended by Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported on MAI's flight
hours, passengers, tons of cargo, income and
expenditure, monetary effect and measures being
undertaken for development of MAI.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of MAI U Maung Maung
Ohn reported on work done over the resolutions passed
by the previous meeting.

Those present reported on work to be done for
development of MAI.

The Secretary-l said coordinations were made for
development of MAI and progress has been made to some
extent.

He spoke of the need to take measures for bringing
about State and national interest in all sectors from
political, economic and social points of views.

He also spoke of the need to make efforts not only for
interest of government organizations but also that of
national private entrepreneurs and the people.  By so
doing, national interests I could be served, he said.
He said efforts are to be made for developments of MAI,
national interests, foreign investment and development
of tourism industry .

The Secretary-l called for striving for serving the
national interests and interests of partner countries,
while promoting momentum of development of MAI and
reviewing international situation especially economic a
social conditions of ASEAN member nations.

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(3)   Wellwishers donate cash to undertakings of 
      Thanmyanthu Economic Group


YANGON, 1 Feb - Wellwishers donated cash to the
undertakings run by Thanmyanthu Economic Group
yesterday evening.

Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended the cash donation ceremony held
at the City Hall.


Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo spoke on the occasion,
explaining the assistance of Wellwishers for the tasks
benefiting the people.

Director of Resettlements Col Aung Thein thanked the
donors.

The Secretary-2, Minister Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and senior
military officers accepted over K 4.6 million.

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(4)   80 roads with total length of 15,412 miles 
      designated Union highways

YANGON, 1 Feb - Chairman of the Central Supervisory
Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport held
its third four-monthly meeting for 1999 this morning at
Public Works Head Office, addressed by Chairman of the
Central Committee Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, on behalf
of the minister, reported on implementing of major
bridge projects, building of new roads and maintaining
of the existing ones and progress in implementing of
airport projects and housing projects.

The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the
Secretary-2.

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(5)   UMFCCI hosts Chamber Night

YANGON, 1 Feb - Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce and Industry hosted dinner (Chamber Night)
at Kandawgyi Palace Hotel here this evening, attended
by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Minister
for Science and Technology U Thaung explained plans to
render assistance to entrepreneurs.

President of UMFCCI U Win Myint spoke words of thanks.

Dinner was hosted.

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(6)   Fourth donation ceremony for Maha Theindawgyi 
      Pariyatti Sarthintaik

YANGON, 1 Feb - The fourth cash donation ceremony for
construction of Maha , Saddhammodaya Koehtat s
Kyaungdawgyi at Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik
in Pabedan Township was held at the Sarthintaik this
afternoon, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin 00.  Padana Nayaka
Sayadaw of Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik Agga
Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Kumara administered
the Five Precepts.

Then the Secretary-2 and party donated provisions to
the Sayadaws.

Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party shared merits
gained.

Later, the Secretary-2 and party inspected progress in
construction of the Kyaungdawgyi and gave necessary
instructions.

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(7)  Seminar on Financial Information Systems in Asia and
     Pacific commences


YANGON, 1 Feb - A seminar on Financial Information
Systems in Asia and Pacific jointly sponsored by
Ministry of Finance and Revenue and Centre for
Financial Industry Information Systems (FISC) of Japan
opened at Traders Hotel this morning.

Present were Minister for National Planning and
Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen
Min Thein, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin
Maung Thein, Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San,
Minister at the

Minister U Khin Maung Thein spoke on the occasion.

Executive Director Mr Furutachi of FISC also spoke.

Officials of FISC led the first day discussions.
Altogether 63 participants attended the seminar which
continues on 2 February.

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(8)   Minister for Foreign Affairs, diplomats visit 
      Myeik, Kawthoung, Dawei in Taninthayi Division


YANGON, 1 Feb- Ambassadors, Charge d'Affaires ai of
embassies and resident representatives and their wives
led by Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Lao
People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and
officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung
and wife Daw San Yon, toured Myeik, Kawthoung and Dawei
Townships and surrounding areas from 29 to 31 January.

Minister U Win Aung, the Ambassadors and party left
here by Tatmadaw flights on 29 January and arrived at
Myeik Airport where they were welcomed by Deputy
Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Tin Latt
and wife, Commander of Taninthayi Naval Region Command
Commander Soe Myint and officials.

In the Pale Mon Guest House, officials reported on
development tasks being carried out in Taninthayi
Division.

They then visited Mawtongyi fish breeding camp in
Kyunzu Township, 1 00-ton cold storage and 100-ton ice
factory, production of prawn and cuttlefish, 350-ton
cold storage, 50-ton ice factory and other businesses
in Myeik Township.

On arrival at Kawthoung Airport, they were welcomed by
Base Tactical Operations Commander Col Ye Phone Myint
and wife and officials.  They then visited Thuhtaykyun
Hotel.

In the evening, Base Tactical Operations Commander Col
Ye Phone Myint hosted dinner in honour of the guests at
the hotel.

On 30 January, Minister U Win Aung and Ambassadors
observed King Bayintnaung Statue on Bayintnaung Hillock
and Bayintnaung Cape.  They then looked round the oil
palm plantations cultivated by Yuzana Co Ltd and Annawa
Tun Co Ltd.

In the evening, they visited coastal areas of Kawthoung
Township and Salon islands by boat.

Yesterday morning, the minister and ambassadors flew to
Dawei by Tatmadaw flights.  They were welcomed by
Commander of Mawrawady Naval Region Command Commodore
Thein Ngwe, Tactical Operations Commander Col Than Win
and officials.

They paid obeisance to Lawka Tharaphu reclining Buddha
image in Alegon Village, Dawei.

The guests visited Maungmagan Beach Resort in Launglon.

Traditional dance troupes entertained the guests with
Dawei traditional songs and dances.  The minister and
ambassadors presented flower baskets to the dance
troupes.

Then, the guests observed production of local
industries and handicraft.

Afterwards, the minister and ambassadors toured
downtown Dawei.  They then left there and arrived
Yangon in the evening.

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(9)  Minister meets officials of Japanese Companies


YANGON, 1 Feb - Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung
met Head of Sumitomo Corporation Mr Tomoo Kawata,
accompanied, by Deputy General Manager Mr T Onishi, at
his office at 11 am today.

Similarly, Minister U Aung Thaung met Chairman of
Datmaru Kogyo Ltd Dr Zenzo Ohta, accompanied by General
Manager Mr Osamuikeya and party, at his office at 11.30
am today.

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(10)  15 Nagmon Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 1 Feb - Fifteen members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of Nagmon Township,
Kachin State.

Fifteen members of Nagmon Township NLD, Kachin State,
of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of
resignation to Nagmon Township Multiparty Democracy
General Election Sub-commission Office and the party
concerned on 9 October 1999 as they no longer wished to
participate in party politics of NLD.

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(11)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Jan 31-1-2000 was 33.0C (91F)
Minimum temperature on Jan 1-2-2000 was 15.5C(60F)

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