The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, April 2 , 2000)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, April 2 , 2000)
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(1) Secretary-l attends Htidaw and Seinbudaw hoisting 
    ceremonies of pagodas in Shwedaung 
(2) Secretary-2 inspects No 1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock 
    Breeding Training School In Hmawby	
(3) Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate 
   (Yangon) observed 
(4) Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, well-wishers 
    donate provisions to monasteries in Hmawby 
(5) Secretary-2 inspects tax-free vegetable, meat and fish markets 
(6) Secretary-3 meets officials of Shan State (North) and Kachin 
(7) Minister for Commerce meets foreign guests 
(8) Special Repporters report highly biased against Myanmar and 
    as derogatory as previous reports 
(9) Minister inspects construction of hospitals, buildings in 
    Mandalay, PyinOoLwin 
(10) Get-together of Myanmar and Japanese youth organized	
(11) Deputy minister inspects construction of Hanthawady 
     International Airport 
(12) Minister for Sports meets national football team	
(13) 12 Myeik NLD members resign of own accord 
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(1) Secretary-l attends Htidaw and Seinbudaw hoisting 
ceremonies of pagodas in Shwedaung 
YANGON, 1 April-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accompanied by ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), 
deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council 
and departmental heads, left here by air this morning and arrived at 
Pyay at 8.10 am. 
Secretary- 1Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed by Commander of 
Southern Command Maj-Gen Tin Aye and senior Tatmadaw officers, depart- 
mental heads of Bago Division (West Branch) and members of Union 
Solidarity and Development Association. 
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye 
left Pyay and arrived at Kyeethe in Shwedaung Township.They were 
welcomed by Chairman of Pyay District Peace and Development Council Lt-
Col Khin Win and members, departmental officials, members of USDA, 
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Fire Brigade and local people. 
Present also were member of Central Working Committee of the Sangha 
Ovadacariya of Tipitaka dhara Selection Board Agga Maha Akyaw Agga Maha 
Pandita Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta 
Aggavamsa and members of the Sangha, member of the State Peace and 
Development Council Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development 
Council Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye. ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), 
officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, members of 
District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental 
heads, guests, members of religious associations and local residents. 
Agga Maha Akyaw Agga Maha Pandita Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung 
Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Aggavamsa administered the Nine Precepts. 
Then, members of the Sangha recited the Parittas. Secretary-l Lt-Gen 
Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw to Chankyikyaung Sayadaw U Khemasara for 
Lawkayadana Pagoda. 
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and ministers and deputy ministers presented 
Hngetmyatnadaw, Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw, Hintha figure and 
Shwepankhaing to Chankyikyaung Sayadaw U Khemasara for the Pagodas. 
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and ministers 
presented offertories to Sayadaws. Agga Maha Kyaw Agga Maha Pandita 
Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Aggavamsa 
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Then, the conveying 
ceremony of Htidaws and Seinbudaws for Lawkayadana, Aungmyin Chantha, 
Yadana Muni Htutkhaung and Shwemyintha pagodas was held. 
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt conveyed Seinbudaw, Commander Maj-Gen Tin 
Aye Hngetmyatnadaw, Minister U Aung Khin Hintha figure, Col San Maung 
Shwepankhaing, Lt-Col San Pwint Hsatthaphu for Lawkayadana pagoda. 
Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung conveyed Seinbudaw, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-
Gen Myint Swe Hngetmyatnadaw, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein 
Hintha figure for Aungmyin Chantha Pagoda.Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa 
conveyed Seinbudaw, Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo Hngetmyatnadaw, Deputy 
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung Hintha figure for Yadana Muni 
Htutkhaung Pagoda. 
Minister U Thaung conveyed Seinbudaw, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win 
Maung Hngetmyatnadaw, Lt-Col Hla Htay Win Hintha figure for Shwemyintha 
Pagoda. 
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers, deputy ministers and party 
conveyed the Seinbudaws, Hngetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures, Shwepankhaing 
and religious objects to decorated float and sprinkled scented water on 
them.Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers, deputy ministers 
and party hoisted Seinbudaws, Hngetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures and 
Shwepankhaing atop the pagodas. 
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hoisted Seinbudaw atop the Lawkayadana 
pagoda and sprinkled scented water.At the same time, ministers hoisted 
Seinbudaws, Hnetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures, Shwepankhaing atop the 
pagodas. 
Later, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt performed the ritual of golden and 
silver showers. Then, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha consecrated 
Lawka Yadana, Aungmyin Chanthaya, Yadanamuni Htutkhaung and Shwemyintha 
pagodas. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and 
family presented a Tagundaing to he posted in the precinct of the 
Kyeethelayhtut Sayadaws Sasanika buildings to Commander Maj-Gen Tin 
Aye. 
Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid homage to ancient Sinkoesi 
Buddha Image being kept temporarily in the Sankyaungdaw on the 
precinct.The Secretary-l and party later visited Kyeethelayhtut 
Pitakattaw Maha Museum where they observed belongings of Kyeethelayhtut 
Sayadaw, treatises and Parabaiks written by the Sayadaw. 
He gave instructions on preservation and publishing of treatises 
written by the Sayadaw. The Secretary-l also presented offertories to 
Ywathakyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ponnya of Shwedaung Township. The 
Secretary-l went to Kyeethe Basic Education High School where he heard 
reports administrative, economic, social conditions and development 
tasks for the region presented by the Chairman of Village-tract Peace 
and Development Council. 
Headmaster U Tin Myint of the school also reported on teaching, 
learning and school repair and officials concerned on development tasks 
for the region. 
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Ayes supplementary report then followed.In 
giving instructions, the Secretary-1 said he and his party were there 
to hoist Shwehtidaws and Seinphudaws atop the pagodas on the religious 
grounds of the famous Kyeethelayhtut Sayadaw. 
As Kyeethe is a town in which agriculture is thriving and locals are to 
make efforts for development of the region through cultivating and 
producing various crops including rice and beans and pulses, he said. 
He said the government will provide necessary assistance for all 
sectors. Afterwards, the Secretary1 inspected school building under 
construction. 
The Secretary-l then visited the weaving industries of U Thein Myint 
and Daw Saw Kyi and U Aung Hmin and Daw Tin Hla on Shantan 4th Street, 
Kyeethe Village-tract, Shwedaung Township and also inspected the 
station hospital there. 
The Secretary-1 also went to historic Shwebontha Muni Pagoda in Padaung 
Township, Pyay District, where he was welcomed by officials and USDA 
and MMCWA members. 
After paying homage to the pagoda, the Secretary-l made donations for 
the pagoda. The Secretary-l and party next arrived at Yadana Manaung 
Tawyakyaung in Khittaya Myothit, Pyay, where they paid obeisance to 
Padana Nayaka Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamajotika Kaba 
Shweyinaye Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijjabala and received the Five Precepts 
from him. The Secretary-l presented Seinbudaw to be hoisted atop Maha 
Shwemyinmo Sulamani Datpaungsu Pagoda to the Sayadaw. He also presented 
offertories to the Sayadaw. The Secretary-l and party arrived back here 
in the evening. 
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(2) Secretary-2 inspects No 1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock 
Breeding Training School In Hmawby	
YANGON, 1 April-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen 
Tin Oo, accompanied by Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, 
Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, 
Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Commander of Yangon 
Command Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint and senior military officers, arrived at No 
1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Training School in Hmawby 
by this morning.
The Secretary-2 said the training school was opened for Tatmadaw 
members to undertaken agriculture and livestock breeding. 
The Secretary-2 inspected fish breeding, cultivation of summer and 
cashew, poultry farms, vegetable cultivation, plantation of seasonal 
crops and the sapling shop.
The Secretary-2 and party went to Myanma Rice Research Division of 
Myanma Agriculture Service, where they were welcomed by General Manager 
of MAS Dr Min Aung and officials. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung 
reported on arrangements for production of hybrid paddy in 1999-2000, 
objectives of Myanma Rice Research Division, research work, local 
production and import of hybrid paddy, and Dr Min Aung on production 
techniques of hybrid paddy. 
The Secretary-2 called for conducting effective research work and gave 
instructions. The Secretary-2 inspected reproduction of paddy by Myanma 
Rice Research Division, pilot production of hybrid paddy in cooperation 
with MAS and Marubeni Corporation of Japan and paddy plantations. The 
Secretary-2 inspected plantations in Myanma Rice Research Division.
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(3) Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate (Yangon) 
observed 
YANGON, 1 April-The Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate 
(Yangon) was observed at Strand Hotel this evening, attended by 
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo. 
Also present were Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Vice 
Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col 
Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, officials, 
guests and youths of Yangon Youth Apostolate No 25. 
The Secretary-2 and party were welcomed by Youth Chaplain Father Edwin 
David and youths. Vice-Chairperson of Youth Apostolate Ma Si Si 
Lyakamlam Cin blessed the gathering. Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun, 
Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin and Adviser U Arnt 
Maung spoke on the occasion. Yangon Youth Apostolate sang hymns and 
Youth Chaplain Father Edwin David spoke words of thanks. 
His Grace Archbishop Gabrial Thohey Mahn Gaby and Youth Chaplain Father 
Edwin David blessed the gathering. The Catholic youths also sang hymns. 
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(4) Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, well-wishers 
donate provisions to monasteries in Hmawby 
YANGON, 1 April-A ceremony to donate provisions to three monasteries by 
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members and wellwishers was held at The-
in-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik in Hmawby Township this morning. 
Three monasteries are Thein-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik, 
Koelonklwin Dhammayon Sarthintaik and Sasana Wunhsaung Kyaungtaik. 
It was attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development 
Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-
Gen Tin Oo, Minister for I.livestock and Fisheries Brig Gen Maung Maung 
Thein, heads of departments and well-wishers. 
Congregation received the Eight Precepts from State Ovadacariya Sayadaw 
Bhaddanta Tikkhapmdita. The Secretary-2 and officials presented 
offertories to the Sayadaws. 
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, Yangon Division Peace and 
Development Committee, Yangon City Development committee, Yangon North 
District and Hmawby Township Peace and Development Councils donated 
provisions, Myanma Marine Chemical Products Enterprise and Pyisone Salt 
Industry iodized salt and soft salt used for cleaning teeth, 
Traditional Medicine Department and Yokepyo Medical Hall traditional 
medicines, U Hla Htay-Daw Tin Nwe Oo of Hmancho Medical Hall medicines, 
U Tun Shwe-Daw Thin Thin Swe of Tun Shwe Wa Medical Hall ointment and 
other well-wishers provisions and offertories to the Sayadaws. Rear-
Admiral Kyi Min, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Officiating 
Col Air Staff Lt-Col Tin Win and officials presented offertories to the 
Sayadaws. 
State Peace and Development Council, Ministry of Livestock and 
Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation donated K 110,000, 
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council K 55,000, Yangon North 
District and Hmawby Township Peace and Development Councils K 22,000, 
YCDC K 110,000, Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races 
and Development Affairs K 55,000, Ministry of Forestry K 110,000, Thiha 
Suddharnma Manijotadhara U Tin Win Daw San San Win of KN Co K 50,000 
and other. wellwishers K 102,000 to Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung 
Thein, the deputy ministers and Rear-Admiral Kyi Min. 
Director of Peoples Militia and Frontier Forces Col Than Maung and 
Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun supplicated on religious matters. Sayadaw 
Bhaddanta Sobhita of Hmawby The-in-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik 
delivered a sermon. The Secretary-2 and party went to Hnawgon Village 
and inspected vegetable patch of Township General Administration 
Department and plantation of Township Union Solidarity and Development 
Association. The Secretary-2 fulfilled the requirements for sales of 
vegetable and fish and meat in tax-free market opened in Tamway and 
Kamayut Townships. 
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(5) Secretary-2 inspects tax-free vegetable, meat and fish markets 
YANGON, 1 April- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected the tax-free markets of vegetable, fish and 
meat producers opened by Yangon City Development Committee this 
morning. 
The Secretary-2 arrived at the tax-free market of vegetable, fish and 
meat producers on Hanthawady Street in Kamaryut Township at 7.20 1 am. 
The Secretary-2 inspected vegetable, fish and meat shops at the market. 
The Secretary-2 cordially conversed with buyers and shopkeepers, and 
attended to their requirements. Then, the Secretary-2 and party 
proceeded to the tax-free 1 market of vegetable, fish and meat 
producers a Kyaikkasan Street in Tamway Township. 
On arrival there, they were welcomed by Chairman of Yangon East 
District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and officials of 
YCDC. The Secretary-2 cordially conversed with buyers and shopkeepers 
and inspected the shops. Beginning yesterday, YCDC opened the tax-free 
markets of vegetable, fish and meat producers on Hanthawady Street, 
Kamaryut Township, Yangon West District, and on Kyaikkasan Street, 
Tamway Township, Yangon East District. As of 2 April, prawn, fish or 
shrimp paste and dried fish will also be sold at reasonable prices at 
the tax-free markets.Anyone can sell vegetables, fish and meat at these 
markets.
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(6) Secretary-3 meets officials of Shan State (North) and Kachin 
YANGON, 1 April- Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Win Myint, accompanied by Minister for Science and Technology U 
Thaung, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Religious 
Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and 
National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, officials of the 
State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads and 
officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft on 28 March afternoon and 
arrived at Lashio, Shan State (North) at 3.45 pm. 
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party were welcomed by member of the 
State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and 
Development Council (North) Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen 
Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San Thein, Col 
Myint Hlaing of Hsenwi Station, Shan State level departmental 
officials, commanding officers of Lashio Station and members of the 
Union Solidarity and Development Association. 
Then, Secretary-3 Lt Gen Win Myint and party together with Commander 
Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo left there for Mongyai and 
arrived at Mongyai at 4.40 pm. 
They were welcomed by Brig-Gen Soe Htay, Officiating Tactical 
Operations Commander Lt-Col Khin Maung Myint, national race leader of 
Special Region No 3 U Lwe Maung, Shan State level departmental 
officials, Secretary of Shan State(North) USDA U Tin Ohn, members of 
Mongyai Township USDA. 
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party went to Pyithaya Hsutaungpyi 
Pagoda where enshrinement and central pivot erecting ceremony of the 
pagoda to be held. 
Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo reported to the 
Secretary-3 on construction of the pagoda and work programme for the 
ceremony. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint attended to their needs and paid 
obeisance to the relics. 
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party met members of the Pagoda Board 
of Trustees and paid homage to Maha Myat Muni.Vice-Chairman of Pagoda 
Board of Trustees U Kyaw Lwin accepted the donations. 
Afterwards, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party spent the night at 
Mongyai Station.Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party left Mongyai for 
Myitkyina by Tatmadaw flight. They arrived at Myitkyina Air Force Base 
at 3 pm. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party, accompanied by 
Commander Maj- Gen Kyaw Win, left there for Putao and arrived at Putao 
at 5pm. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint met Kachin State, District and 
Township level departmental officials at Khakaborazi Yeiktha in Putao 
Township on 30 April morning. 
In his address, the Secretary-3 said that the purpose of his tour of 
Putao is to attend to requirements for implementation of instructions 
on regional development given by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and 
Development Council General Maung Aye and party during his recent visit 
to Putao.Present were member of State Peace and Development Council 
Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, and Departmental officials. Previously, 
Putao region had to rely on airways. Now, as a result of completion of 
Myitkyina-Putao Motor Road, Putao can be reached by car in so short a 
time. Putao region produces fruits which other regions do not Now, 
these fruits can be sent to various markets through Myitkyina With the 
improvement of transport, regional development will be achieved. 
Development of a region depends on performance of regional authorities. 
Regional authorities and departmental officials need to work hard with 
a sense of patriotism. 
In Myanmar, Theravada Buddhism has been flourishing for long, and there 
are pagodas and stupas the length and breadth of Myanmar. With the 
passage of time, some pagodas and stupas collapsed. These pagodas are 
being restored by the Government and well-wishers, and the restoration 
of many pagodas has been completed in the entire nation. 
The Secretary-3 then spoke of restoration of Kaunghmulon Pagoda on 
Malikha River in Machambaw Township, Putao District. 
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Kachin 
State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win reported 
on tasks being carried out in Kachin State.Then, the Secretary-3 and 
party went to Kaunghmulon Pagoda. The Secretary-3, the commander and 
ministers offered alms to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha led by 
member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of 
Wuntho Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Silavamsa. 
The Secretary-3 also made a donation to Yahantataung Pagoda.Sayadaw 
Bhaddanta Silavamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. 
The Secretary-3 supplicated on restoration of Kaunghmulon Pagoda.The 
Secretary-3, the commander, ministers and party inspected the pagoda. 
The Secretary-3 and party went back to Khakaborazi Yeiktha in Putao 
Station. The Secretary- 3 and party went to Putao Airport and left for 
Myitkyina Air Base by Tatmadaw aircraft. 
At Myitkyina Air Base, the Secretary-3 met with jade entrepreneurs, who 
reported on the condition of jade mining. Minister Brig-Gen Ohn Myint 
and Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win gave additional reports. The Secretary-3 
spoke of the purpose of his meeting with jade entrepreneurs, and urged 
all to do business in accord with laws and rules and regulations laid 
down by the Ministry of Mines. He added that as regards economic 
reform. socialist economic system was abolished and market-oriented 
economic system has been adopted. 
The Secretary-3 called on all to contribute to efforts for emergence of 
a peaceful, modem and developed nation and to seek ways and means for 
boosting production. 
The Secretary-3 and party spent the night at Malikha Yeiktha. They left 
Myitkyina Air Base on 31 March morning by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived 
back here at 8.35 am. 
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(7) Myawady TV celebrates fifth anniversary 
YANGON, 1 April - Myawady TV of Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit held its 
fifth anniversary in conjunction with a prize distribution ceremony for 
outstanding service personnel in front of Myawady TV Station in Hmawby 
this evening. 
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General 
Lt-Gen Win Myint attended the ceremony and gave away prizes. Also 
present were Minister for Education U Than Aung, Chief of Staff (Air) 
Mai-Gen Myint Swe, Brig,and officers and other ranks,course 
instructors, guests and artistes and vocalists. 
The Secretary-3 made a speech.Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe 
and Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint presented prizes to outstanding officers, 
other ranks and personnel of Myawady TV Broadcasting Unit. Brig-Gen 
Aung Myint, Col Kyaw Myint and Lt-Col Thaung Aye presented presented 
gifts to artistes, vocalists and literati. Then, a dinner was hosted 
and Myawady TV music band entertained the guests. 
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(8) Special Repporters report highly biased against Myanmar and as 
derogatory as previous reports 
YANGON, 1 AprilThe following is the Press Release issued today by the 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation of human rights in Myanmar 
submitted to 56th Session of the Commission on Human Rights on 30 
March. 
The Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights submitted his 
report on the situation of human rights in Myanmar to the current 56th 
Session of the Commission on Human Rights on 30 March 2000. 
The report of the Special Rapporteur is highly biased against Myanmar 
and as derogatory as its previous reports. It is also conspicuous in 
that it did not mention any positive developments which have taken 
place in the country in the intervening period since the latest report 
of the Rapporteur. It also ignored the most important fact that the 
entire population of nearly 50 million Myanmar people are enjoying 
peace, stability and a better living condition for the first time in 
their life. Any objective observer can testify to this. 
As clearly acknowledged in the report the contents of the Report are 
entirely based on the information received by the Special Rapporteur 
from the elements outside of the country including armed insurgent 
groups who are fighting against the Union. These are also the elements, 
whose objective is to tarnish.the image of Myanmar and bring dishonour 
to the government and the people. 
In view of the dubious character of the sources of information and, 
without the benefit of verifying those sources, it is obvious that the 
report is not founded in fact. 
Myanmar totally rejects the unfounded allegations contained in the 
report as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the Special 
Rapporteur since they are biased, partial and politically motivated. 
They reflect the attempts to trivialize the positive, accentuate the 
negative and portray the image of Myanmar in an entirely negative 
light. 
There is hardly any doubt that the report has been prepared with the 
sole intent to maliciously slander a member state to satisfy the 
demands of those who wish to exert undue pressure on the Union of 
Myanmar. 
Myanmar will be steadfast in following its chosen path and will 
continue to pro mote and protect human rights in its endeavours to 
build a society where all the people of Myanmar can enjoy the fruits of 
economic development and social progress in an environment of peace and 
stability.
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(9) Minister inspects construction of hospitals, buildings in Mandalay, 
PyinOoLwin 
YANGON, 1 April-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, accompanied by 
Director-General Dr Kyi Soe of Health Department, Deputy Directors-
General Dr Maung Maung Win and Dr Hla Pe of Medical Science Department 
and Health Department, inspected Mandalay Institute of Nursing on 31 
March.The minister met trainees of the Institute. 
They supervised construction site of Institute of Dental Medicine and 
Mandalay Teaching Hospital (300bed). At Central Womens Hospital 
construction site, member of the State Peace and Development Council 
Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander 
of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint together with the minister and 
party looked into units of the hospital and attended to the needs of 
hospital. 
The minister also inspected modern ambulances of National Blood Bank, 
Mandalay Childrens Hospital and Amarapura Psychiatric Hospital. 
At Zeebingyi Hospital (50-bed) in PyinOoLwin, the minister and party 
together with Commandant of Central Police Training Unit Police Brig-
Gen Win Myaing. Rector of Central Institute of Civil Service Col Aung 
Hsan Win and the Principal of Central Fire Services Training School 
inspected the hospital. 
They also inspected construction of buildings of Medical Research 
Department (Upper Myanmar). 
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(10) Get-together of Myanmar and Japanese youth organized 
YANGON, 1 April-Get-together of supervisory members, member Mr 
Yoshimichi Masue of Asia-Pacific Children Convention APCC, Fukuoka, 
Japan, basic education level youth students of Fukuoka, Japan and 
Myanmar youth students was held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall, on Pyay 
Road this afternoon. Present were Minister for Education U Than Aung, 
Deputy P4inisters for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and U Myo Nyunt, 
Director-General U Bo Win of Education Planning and Training 
Department, Directors-general and Chairmen of Directorate and 
Organizations, Deputy Directors-General. members of APCC, 
Japanese youth students, Myanmar supervisor headmasters and 
headmistresses who attended the convention, Myanmar students who looked 
after Japanese youth students and families. 
At the function the dinner was served. Then the basic education 
students of Yangon Division performed Myanmar orchestra music, song of 
the snow capital of Japan, damsel group dance, As Long as the World 
Last music opera, dual dance of U Sein Gatone and Aung Bala and dances 
of water festival. Minister U Than Aung presented gifts and flower 
baskets to members of APCC, Japanese Youth and Myanmar students 
performers in honour of them.
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(11) Deputy minister inspects construction of Hanthawady International 
Airport 
YANGON l Aril-Accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung of Civil 
Aviation Department and officials, Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-
Gen Kyaw Myint this morning arrived at the office of Hanthawady 
International Airport Construction Project where he was welcomed by 
officials concerned. 
In the briefing hall, project Superintending Engineer U San Lwin and 
officials reported on work being carried out to the deputy minister who 
attended to their needs. 
Then, the deputy minister and party inspected progress of earth work, 
cashew plantation close to the airport and the deputy minister gave 
instructions on timely completion of work and minimizing loss and 
wastage. 
Afterwards the deputy minister and party arrived at the supervisory 
office of staff welfare plantations of Myanma Shipyard and Inland Water 
Transport near the Yangon-Bago Road. 
Officials reported to the deputy minister on cultivation and harvesting 
of summer paddy and monsoon paddy. 
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(12) Minister for Sports meets national football team 
YANGON, 1April- Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for 
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint met the national football team that 
will be taking part in Group 6 qualifiers of Asian Cup Championship, at 
the National Indoor Stadium-l this afternoon. 
Present on the occasion were Secretary of MOC Director-General of 
Sports and Physical Education Department Col Thaung Htaik, captain of 
the team, officials, Maj Nay Soe, team manager, U Aye Maung, coach, and 
coach assistants, and Mr David Booth, technical adviser. Minister Brig-
Gen Thura Aye Myint spoke on the occasion. Col Thaung Htaik and Coach U 
Aye Maung explained preparations of the team for the qualifiers. 
Team captain Than Toe Aung reported on spirit and concept of the team. 
The national team comprises Col Thaung Htaik, leader of the team, Maj 
Nay Soe, manager, Dr Thein Nyunt, medical officer, U Aye Maung, chief 
coach, U Nyan Win and U Kyaw Tint, coach assistants, Mr David Booth, 
technical adviser, and players Aung Aung Oo, Min Thu, Min Min Aung, Min 
Zaw Oo, Zaw Lin Tun, Hwet Za Kam, Than Wai, Soe Myat Min, Tint Zaw, 
Aung Kyaw Moe, Maung Maung Gyi, Zaw Htaik, Myo Myint Htwe, Nay Thu 
Hlaing, Than Toe Aung, Myo Hlaing Win and Tin Htwe. 
The qualifiers take place in Seoul, South Korea, from 3 to 9 April. 
Myanmar meets Mongolia on 5 April, Laos on 7 April and South Korea on 9 
April.
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(13) 12 Myeik NLD members resign of own accord 
YANGON, 1 April-Twelve members resigned from the National League for 
Democracy of Myeik Township, Taninthayi Division. 
Twelve members of Myeik Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their own 
accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myeik Township 
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party 
concerned on 24 January 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in 
party politics of NLD.
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Maximum temperature on 31-3-2000 was 36.70C (980F)
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