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The New Light of Myanmar Thursday, 22 June, 2000
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar Thursday, 22 June, 2000
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- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 23:26:34 -0700
The New Light of Myanmar Thursday, 22 June, 2000
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( 1) Secretary-1 tours Mandalay, Magway Divisions
( 2) Secretary-2 inspects Aungzeya Bridge Project
( 3) Seminar on Precious Stone Heat Treatment and
Precision Fine Casting for Platinum and Titanium held
( 4) Minister fixes gold bolts at Maha Bandoo Bridge
( 5) Myanmar delegation leaves for PRC
( 6) Minister meets guests from Germany and Singapore
( 7) National Commission for Environmental Affairs
(NCEA) meets
( 8) Minister for Rail Transportation inspects
factory, railroads and bridges
( 9) Preparatory Meeting for Myanmar-Thailand
Inter-country Cooperation in Disease Control begins
(10) Minister inspects Satellite Station
(11) Deputy Minister receives SRV delegation
(12) Illegal drug possessor gets 5 yrs
(13) 11 Hmawby Township NLD members resign of own
accord
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( 1) Secretary-1 tours Mandalay, Magway Divisions
YANGON, 21 June-Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party,
accompanied by member of the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace
and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and
Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development
Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, yesterday left Bagan by
helicopter for land reclamation project of Asia World
Co Ltd in Tebokan region in Salin Township, Magway
Division.
The Secretary-l and party were welcomed by members of
Division, District and Township Peace and Development
Councils, departmental personnel, members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association, national
entrepreneurs, Managing Director of Asia World Co Ltd U
Tun Myint Naing and officials.Chairman of Magway
Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw reported on crops cultivation and production in
Magway Division for 2000-2001, fallow and virgin lands
granted to national entrepreneurs for reclamation and
cultivation of crops on reclaimed lands.
The Secretary-l said the government permitted national
entrepreneurs to reclaim fallow and virgin lands for
emergence of tens of thousands of farmlands with the
use of modern cultivation techniques and machinery in
various parts of the country including Magway Division.
The Secretary-l spoke of the need for them to make
efforts for agricultural development as well as their
own interest and the State's through various means and
for departments concerned to provide assistance to them
in accord with the government's objectives.
The Secretary-l and party inspected cotton and castor
seeds of Asia World Co Ltd. They then inspected crop
plantations of the company. The Secretary-l and party
went to the site for Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) and
inspected the approach pier, construction of the main
piers and axis of the bridge sought. Project Director
of Public Works U Han Zaw reported on the data of
projects and future tasks.
The Secretary-l then gave instructions. The Ayeyawady
Bridge (Magway) is being built near Mingala Road in
Magway and Kywethohmaung Village on Minbu bank.
The bridge is 8,989 feet long and 28 feet wide with two
walk ways and it can withstand 60 ton loads
The Secretary-l and party went to Taungdwingyi and
reached there in the afternoon.
A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre was held
at No 1 Basic Education High School in Taungdwingyi
yesterday afternoon, with an address by Chairman of
Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-l formally unveiled the signboard and
opened the stone plaque.
The Secretary-l and party inspected computer skill
room, audio room, computer aided instruction room,
broadcasting and control room visual room, prayer hall,
study room, art room and music rooms.
The Secretary-l inspected demonstration skill of the
students. Headmaster U Thaung Nyunt reported on
efforts for opening of multimedia classroom for
all-round development of the students in accord with
the education promotion programmes.
Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Hla Shwe
reported on providing assistance for all-round
development of the students. The Secretary-l presented
a video tape and cassette tapes to Headmaster U Thaung
Nyunt. The Secretary-l signed in the record book.
The Secretary-l said the government laid down the
education promotion programmes in accord with the
education policy for all-round development of the
students, uplifting the national education level to
meet the international standard and for harmonious
progress of the basic education and higher education
sectors by applying modern teaching aids and methods.
At the historic Aungmyin Zeya Pagoda in Taungdwingyi,
the Secretary-l 1ooked into the requirements to
renovate the stupa Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and officials
reported to the Secretary-l on the history of the
pagoda and renovation of the pagoda in accord with the
original design.
The Secretary-l and party paid obeisance to the pagoda.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Commander Maj-Gen Ye
Myint accepted the donations. Sarira relics were
enshrined in the 192-foot high stupa which was built in
the ninth century. As the 1170-year old pagoda was
deteriorating, it is being renovated under the
supervision of Brig-Gen Thein Zaw.
Back in Bagan, the Secretary-l and party inspected
ancient bronzeware excavated at the collapsed ancient
edifice No 2391 north-east of Htilominlo Pagoda on 16
June 2000 and ancient Buddha images, bronze religious
inscriptions and ivory inscriptions, donated by Daw Nu
Nu Tin and son Ko Thet Hlaing of NyaungU, at Bagan
Archaeological Museum. U Aung Kyaing of Archaeology
Department reported on murals and glaze paintings of
Bagan era.
After giving suggestions, the Secretary-l looked around
e museum. At the lacquerware Institute, the
Secretary-l and party inspected the newly-built
Convention Hall, various stages in producing
lacquerware and works of the students. This morning,
the Secretary-l and party attended opening of
multimedia teaching centres of Bagan BEHS and Bagan
BEMS in NyaungU Township. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt unveiled the plaque marking the opening of the
multimedia teaching centre of the high school.
Headmistress Daw Khin Khin Aye and Chairman of School
Board of Trustees U Thein Htay formally opened the
centre.
The Secretary-l and party inspected different sections
of the centre. Speaking on the occasion, the
Secretary-l said Bagan region is famous all over the
world for its ancient pagodas and cultural heritage
which were built since the time of King Anawratha, the
founder of the First Myanmar Empire. At Thahtay Lake,
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party observed Progress in
re-digging the lake which is being re-dug and dredged
by Office of Strategic Studies and Directorate of
Defence Service Intelligence with he counsel of the
Secretary-l.
The Secretary-l and party hen attended opening of
multimedia teaching centre at the basic education
middle school interest Phwa Saw Village, Bagan NyaungU
Township. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt unveiled the
plaque marking the opening of the multimedia teaching
centre of the school.
Headmaster U Aung Than Win and Chairman of School Board
of Trustees U Khin Maung Maung formally opened the
centre. The Secretary-l and party visited the
different sections of the centre.
At Aungmye Bawdiyeiktha Alodawpyi Monastery in NyaungU,
the Secretary-l and party paid obeisance to Sayadaws
led by Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Gandavacaka Pandita Maha
Saddhamma jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa They also
presented offertories to Sayadaws. The Secretary-l and
party arrived back here from NyaungU in the afternoon.
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( 2) Secretary-2 inspects Aungzeya Bridge Project
YANGON, 21 June-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt- Gen Tin Oo, accompanied by
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, inspected Aungzeya Bridge Project linking
Insein and Hlinethaya Townships this afternoon.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo arrived at the project site
on the Hlinethaya bank at 2.10 pm. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Tin Oo inspected Aungzeya Bridge Project site on
Hlinethaya bank.
Secretary-2 Lt Gen Tin Oo gave instructions to
officials on timely completion of the project and
worksite safety. Then, Secretary-2 Lt- Gen Tin Oo
inspected a four- lane road linking Hlinethaya and
Aungzeya Bridge being constructed by YCDC, plantation
of trees on both sides of the road and construction of
a circle and a park at the junction of Bayintnaung Road
and Nyaungdon Road.
Joint-Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win conducted Secretary-2
Lt-Gen Win Oo round the project. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Tin Oo attended to their needs. The Secretary-2 and
party also inspected Aungzeya Bridge Project site on
Insein Bank. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo fulfilled the
requirements.
The Secretary-2 urged all departmental officials to
strive for timely completion of the bridge constructed
by Myanmar engineers, greening of its environs,
completion of landscaping and development of its
environs and left there.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party inspected Blazon
Shopping Centre on U Wisara Road on his way to Aungzeya
Bridge project and were welcomed by owner U Han Kyi and
staff.
Oo and party inspected preparations for opening of
five-storey Blazon Shopping Centre. The shopping
centre will open soon.
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( 3) Seminar on Precious Stone Heat Treatment and
Precision Fine Casting for Platinum and Titanium held
YANGON, 21 June- Seminar on Precious Stone Heat
Treatment and Precision Fine Casting for Platinum, Gold
and Titanium sponsored by Myanmar International
Economic Coordination Committee and Linn High Therm
Gmbh was held at Innya Late Hotel at 9.30 am today.
Present on the occasion were Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office
Brig-Gen Abel, Deputy Minister for National Planning
and Economic Development Brig-Gen Zaw Tun, Ambassador
of Germany Dr Marius Haas, officials of ministries, and
guests.
Minister Brig-Gen Abel made an opening speech.
Ambassador of Germany Dr Marius Haas and Resident
Representative of OAV Managing Director Mr Frank
Schmidt extended greetings. Managing Director Linn
High Therm Gmbh Mr Horst Linn explained precious stone
heat treatment. The seminar ended after the question
and answer session.
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( 4) Minister fixes gold bolts at Maha Bandoo Bridge
YANGON, 21 June-A ceremony to fix gold bolts at the
last frame of Maha Bandoola Bridge buill by Alblic
Works of Ministry of Construction was held at tlle
bridge in Pazundaung Tou nship this morninz. At the
auspicious time, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun fixed the gold bolts at the last frame of the
bridge and sprinkled scented water on the bolts. Then,
Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun performed the
ritual of golden and silver showers.
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( 5) Myanmar delegation leaves for PRC
YANGON, 21 June-At the invitation of Ministry of
Culture of the People's Republic of China, a three
member Myanmar cultural delegation led by Minister for
Culture U Win Sein left for PRC by air this morning.
The delegation comprises Director-General of Department
of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe and
Director-General of Department of Archaeology U Nyunt
Han.
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( 6) Minister meets guests from Germany and Singapore
YANGON, 21 June-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
met Consultant Mr Kurt Nass of Commercial and
Industrial Consulting, Germany and party at his office
on
Strand Road at 1 pm today. Similarly, the minister met
Managing Director Mr Wolfgang Perner of Thilawa Cement
and Building Materials Ltd and party at 3 pm today.
Also present at the calls were Director-General U Nyunt
Aye of Directorate of Trade, Director-General Col Nay
Win of Border Trade Department, Managing Director U Min
Hla Aung of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and
officials.
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( 7) National Commission for Environmental Affairs
(NCEA) meets
YANGON, 21 June-The National Commission for
Environmental Affairs (NCEA) held its Thirteenth
Session at Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.
Present were Chairman of the National Commission for
Environmental Affairs and Minister for Foreign Affairs
U Win Aung, members of the Commission, guests and
officials of the Office of
National Commission for Environmental Affairs.
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung made a speech
on the occasion. The meeting ended with concluding
remarks by Minister U Win Aung.
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( 8) Minister for Rail Transportation inspects
factory, railroads and bridges
YANGON, 21 June- Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan
Aung, accompanied by responsible officials, inspected
Myitnge Carriage Repair Factory and gave necessary
instructions on 16 June. The minister looked into the
maintenance of railroad and bridges between Kanthit and
Zeebya in Pakokku Township on 18 June.
The minister inspected the erosion of Natchaung Bridge
on Pindale Road in Wundwin Township and assigned repair
tasks to Myanma Railways and Central Institute of
Transport and Communications. Then, the minister and
party proceeded to Shwethahlyaung Dam constructed by
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation for having water
for agriculture and drinking in arid zone. On 20 June,
the minister gave instructions on maintenance of
railroad and bridges between Aunglan and Pyay.
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( 9) Preparatory Meeting for Myanmar-Thailand
Inter-country Cooperation in Disease Control begins
YANGON, 21 June-The opening ceremony of Preparatory
Meeting for Myanmar-Thailand Intercountry Cooperation
in Disease Control was held at the Sedona Hotel on Kaba
Aye Pagoda Road this morning, attended by Minister for
Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for
Health Dr Mya Oo, directors general, deputy directors-
general directors, planning managers of the Ministry of
Health, departmental officials, Dr Supachai
Kunaratanapruk from Thailand, Dr Kamini Mendis of WHO,
Geneva, officials, Deputy Director of South East Asia
Director's Office (WHO) Dr Samlee Plianbangchang and
party, resident representatives of WHO in Myanmar.
Thailand
and Indonesia, district doctors from border region of
Myanmar and Thailand and officials. Minister for
Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein made a speech on the occasion.
Then, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Dr Supachai
Kunaratanapruk from Thiland and party and officials of
WHO ( Geneva) and South East Asia Director's Office (
WHO ) took part in the discussion. The meeting
continues tomorrow.
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(10) Minister inspects Satellite Station
YANGON, 21 June - Minister for Communications, Posts
and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin inspected the factory
producing concrete telephone posts of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications in Toegyaunggale this morning.
Officials reported to the minister on production
process, raw materials and production cost.
Staff should strive to manufacture quality products and
sell them at reasonable prices, stressed the minister.
At Satellite Station in Toegyaunggale, the minister
inspected the towers and antennas for local and foreign
calls of CDMA telephone system and GSM cellular system.
Officials explained facts about the station with the
help of maps and charts. The minister spoke of the
need to sink tube-wells and to set up livestock and
agricultural farms.
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( 11) Deputy Minister receives SRV delegation
YANGON, 21 June-A six-member study delegation led by Mr
Luong Cao Khai of Economic Inspection Department of
State Inspection Office of Socialist Republic of
Vietnam arrived here yesterday evening.
They were welcomed at the airport by Director-General
of Bureau of Special Investigation U Than Myint and
officials and officials of SRV Embassy staff. Deputy
Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung
received the SRV delegation at his office this morning.
Also present at the call were Director-General of
Myanmar Police Force Police Col Soe Win, Director
General of Bureau of Special Investigation U Than Myint
and officials, officials of SRV Embassy and Head of
Office of Ministry of Home Affairs U Nyan Lin. The SRV
delegation met officials of Bureau of Special
Investigation at the meeting hall of office of Director
General of Myanmar Police Force of Ministry of Home
Affairs this afternoon. They discussed matters
pertaining to investigation.
In the evening, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung hosted dinner in honour of
the SRV delegation at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel.
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( 12) Illegal drug possessor gets 5 yrs
YANGON, 21 June-The Muse Township Court handed down a
sentence of five years' imprisonment on an illegal drug
possessor on 18 February 1999. Members of Muse
Township Myanmar Police Force searched suspect one Than
Naing, 20, son of U Mansein, of Manwein Village, Muse
Township, at 2.30 pm, on 8 January 1999 and found
0.00001 kg of heroin on him. He was tried under
Section 16 (C) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law and sentenced to five years'
imprisonment under Section 16 (C).
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(13) 11 Hmawby Township NLD members resign of own
accord
YANGON, 21 June-Eleven members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of Hmawby Township,
Yangon Division. Eleven members of Hmawby Township
NLD, Yangon Division, of their own accord, resigned by
sending letters of resignation to Hamwby Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission
and the party concerned on 23 May 2000 as they no
longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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WEATHER REPORT
TODAY
Forcast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 22th,
June 200: One or two rains or rainshowers. Degree of
certainty is 100%
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