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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 28 June, 2000)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 28 June, 2000)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 28 June, 2000)
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1. Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of
Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines
2. Plans under way to convey 500-ton Kyauktawgyi Buddha
Image to Yangon in accord with religious tradition
3. Secretary-2 inspects construction of multi- purpose
engine production factory, agriculture and livestock
breeding in Bago Division
4. Secretary-3 accepts medical equipment, cash and
kind for Tatmadawmen
5. Ministers meet guests
6. President of LPDR NSC watches skill demonstration
of Sepak Takraw
7. Minister meets Australian Ambassador
8. Myanmar delegation arrives back
9. Minister inspects prawn, fish breeding, cultivation
tasks of enterprises
10. Deputy Minister meets guests from France
11. Minister inspects preparations for holding MWJA
Central Body Meeting
12. Drug trafficker gets 25 years' imprisonment
13. Heroin stimulant tablets seized in Mongshu
14. Voters of TadaU Township unanimously petitions
for dissolving pessimist NLD
15. 35 Pwintphyu Township NLD members resign of own accord
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1. Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of
Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines
YANGON, 27 June-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Senior
General Than Shwe accepted credentials of the
newly-accredited Ambassador of the Republic of the
Philippines Mrs Phoebe A Gomez at Dagon Yeiktha of the
Ministry of Defence at 10 am today. Also present on
the occasion were Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Director-General of
Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet.
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2. Plans under way to convey 500-ton Kyauktawgyi Buddha
Image to Yangon in accord with religious tradition
YANGON, 27 June - A meeting was held this after noon at
Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin Hall at Kaba Aye to
coordinate conveying of Kyauktawgyi Buddha Image to
Yangon, attended by Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt. Speaking on
the occasion, the Secretary-l said U Taw Taw, a
sculptor expert, found the huge marble 37 feet high and
700 tons in weight at Sakyin (marble) region in Madaya
Township, Mandalay Division. Such a large marble had
never been found in Myanmar in the past. Because of
its excellent quality, U Taw Taw assumed it as a
significant find and presented a proposal to carve the
stone into a Buddha image and to donate it to the
government for public obeisance. It is good news for
the nation at a time when the government is making
endeavours for propagation, promotion
and perpetuation of the Sasana. The Secretary-l said
when he visited the area and checked the marble, he
found that the stone was quite suitable for a Buddha
image to be carved out of it. He sought ovada from the
Sayadaws to carve the stone into a Buddha image in
accord with the religious traditions.
The Kyauktawgyi Buddha Image will be conveyed from
Sakyin region to the jetty on Ayeyawady River by a
special train; on board a barge along the Ayeyawady
River to Yangon; and from Gyogon Raft Jetty in Yangon
to Min Dhamma Hill by special train. The Ministry of
Transport and the Ministry of Rail Transportation are
making joint efforts to convey the Buddha Image.
Plans are under way to convey the Buddha Image in
accord with the ovada of the Sayadaws. The barge
carrying the image will stop at towns along the
Ayeyawady bank for public obeisance. The meeting ended
with concluding remarks by the Secretary-l .
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3. Secretary-2 inspects construction of multi- purpose
engine production factory, agriculture and livestock
breeding in Bago Division
YANGON, 27 Jun- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected
construction of multi-purpose diesel engine production
factory of the Ministry of Industry-2 and agriculture
and livestock breeding activities in Bago Division this
morning.
The Secretary-2 and party were welcomed at Wanbawdat
Bridge in Bago Division by member of the State Peace
and Development Council Chairman of Bago Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Southern Command
Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Commander of No 77 LID Col Maung Maung
Swe and officials.
At the briefing hall near the Wanbawdat Bridge
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye reported on establishment of
Wanbawdat paddy-plus-fish agricultural farm for
greening both sides of Yangon-Bago Highway near
Lagonpyin Creek between Bago and Hlegu Townships.
Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Khin Maung and U Kyaw Tin
reported on condition of Lagonpyin Creek and Director
of Yangon Division Irrigation Department U Tin Maung
Win reported on previous survey for construction of a
dam on the creek.
The Secretary-2 and party proceeded to multi-purpose
diesel engine production factory in Indagaw region
industrial zone where they were welcomed by Minister
for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and officials.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin reported on multi-purpose
diesel engine production project, 15- HP engine
production project for power tillers, vehicle spare
parts production project and work being done. The
Secretary-2 and party inspected construction of the
factories and assembling of Eya-l power tillers and
spare pares of the power tiller engines.
Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries is
making arrangements for construction of multi-purpose
diesel engine production factory in Indagaw region.
Disc wheel plant, Hyote metal bearing plant, radiator
plant and inlet and exhaust valve plant are now under
construction.
The 15- HP power tillers production factory will also
be constructed soon. The Secretary-2 and party
Diesel Engine Industries is making arrangements for
construction of multi-purpose diesel engine production
factory in Indagaw region. Disc wheel plant, Hyote
metal bearing plant, radiator plant and inlet and
exhaust valve plant are now under construction. The
15- HP power tillers production factory will also be
constructed soon.
The Secretary-2 and party inspected raising of broiler
finisher at 10th mile poultry farms of Myanma Farms
Enterprise. The Secretary-2 and party went to Shwewa
Tun Hall in Bago and met Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye who
reported on reclamation of wetlands on both sides of
Minhla-Monyo Road, designating Bago Industrial Zone and
drafting of town planning.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen
Khin Maung and U Kyaw Tin took part in reclamation of
lands and town planning. Managing Director U Khin
Myint of Yadana Win Co reported on reclamation of
wetlands in Minhla and Monyo townships. Minister
Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe also reported on extended breeding of
prawn. The Secretary-2 then gave instructions. The
Secretary-2 went to integrated agricultural farm of
Bago Division Police Force in Hinthagon Ward and
Ye-Ar-Man vegetable shop. Bago Division Police
Commander Police Col Aung Gyi reported on the farm.
The Secretary-2 inspected the farm and then gave
instructions. The Secretary-2 and party arrived back
here in the evening.
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4. Secretary-3 accepts medical equipment, cash and
kind for Tatmadawmen
YANGON,27 June-A ceremony to donate medical equipment,
cash and kind for Tatmadawmen was held at the
Directorate of Defence Services Museum and Historical
Research Institute on Shwedagon Pagoda Road at l pm
today, attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and
Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint.
Also present were Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein,
Director of DSMHRI Col Ye Htut,officials and donors.
Then, U Ba Khant and Daw Khin Shwe presented K 700,000
for Jivitadana Sangha Hospital, Yangon General
,Hospital, Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital,
Psychiatric Hospital, Worker's Hospital and Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat Hospital to Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein
who accepted the donations and gave a certificate of
honour to the donor . The Secretary- 3 spoke words of
thanks.
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5. Ministers meet guests
( a ) Deputy Minister meets guests from France
YANGON, 27, June- Deputy Minister for Finance and
Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun met a delegation led by Mr
Claude Saigon of Gret, which is an NGO, at the meeting
hall of minister for Finance and Revenue on Industry
Road, Yankin Township at 2 pm today. They cordially
discussed bilateral cooperation. Also present at the
call was Vice-Governor U Than Lwin of Central Bank of
Myanmar.
( b) Minister meets guests
YANGON,27 June - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein
met Director Dr Rita Thapa of Regional Office of
Director of South East Asian Region, World Health
Organization at his office on Pyielaungsu Yeiktha Road
at 9 am today. The director was accompanied by
Resident Representative of WHO Dr Agostino Borra and
officials. Also present were Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo
and officials.
( c )Minister meets foreign visitors
YANGON, 27 June-Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung
met Managing Director Mr Supan Jotikabukkana of Duco
International Thailand and party at his office at 10 am
today.Also present were directors-general and managing
directors of departments and enterprises under the
ministry.
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6. President of LPDR NSC watches skill demonstration
of Sepak Takraw
YANGON, 27 June- President of National Sports Committee
of Laos and National Olympic Committee of Laos Dr
Phouthong Seng Akhom and party, currently here under
the arrangement of friendly relations and promoting
mutual cooperation in sports sector between Myanmar and
Laos, arrived at Youth Training Centre, Thuwunna at 6
pm today. They were welcomed there by Chairman of
Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint, President of Myanmar Sepak Takraw
Federation Deputy Director-General of Ministry of
Forestry U Hla Myint and officials.They watched skill
demonstration of Sepak Takraw.
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7. Minister meets Australian Ambassador
YANGON,27 June -Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing met Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Shyam Saran
at his office at the corner of Saya San Road and No1
Industry Road at 1 pm today . Also present were
Director-General U Aung Thein of General Administration
Department, Director-General U Kyaw Tun of Prisons
Department and Head of Office U Nyan Lin.
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8. Myanmar delegation arrives back
YANGON, 27 June- Myanmar Health delegation led by
Chairman of Myanmar Cardiac Physicians Association
Professor U Aung and Assistant Professor Lt-Col Aung
Kyaw Zaw arrived back here by air this afternoon. The
delegation attended 13th ASEAN Conference on Cardiac
held in Singapore from 23 to 26 June.
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9. Minister inspects prawn, fish breeding, cultivation
tasks of enterprises
YANGON, 27 June-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw
Myint, Managing Director U Thein Htay of Myanma Port
Authority, General Manager Lt-Col Soe Tint of Inland
Water Transport and officials, arrived at Dalla Port
this morning and inspected passenger transport and
selling tickets.
In Hsabagyaung region of Dalla, the minister inspected
fish and prawn breeding being undertaken by MPA and IWT
in the area of MPA. In the briefing hall, Managing
Director U Thein Htay, General Manager Lt-Col Soe Tint
and officials reported on prawn and fish breeding to
the minister. The minister gave instructions on work.
At Dalla Port, the minister met officials and discussed
development of the port.
In the briefing hall, the minister heard reports on
undertaking the plan on self-reliance cultivation and
livestock breeding tasks to be upgraded into commercial
scale presented by Managing Director U Khin Maung Kyi.
The minister attended to their needs.
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10. Deputy Minister meets guests from France
YANGON, 27, June- Deputy Minister for Finance and
Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun met a delegation led by Mr
Claude Saigon of Gret, which is an NGO, at the meeting
hall of minister for Finance and Revenue on Industry
Road, Yankin Township at 2 pm today. They cordially
discussed bilateral cooperation. Also present at the
call was Vice-Governor U Than Lwin of Central Bank of
Myanmar.
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11. Minister inspects preparations for holding MWJA
Central Body Meeting
YANGON, 27 June-Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi
Aung arrived at Pyidaungsu Hall in Kyaikkasan Ground
where Central Body Meeting of Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association will be held, at 8.45 am today.
The minister was well come there by Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Chairman of MWJA Chairman of
Central Organizing Committee U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung)
and members and officials.
First, the minister inspected preparations for the
Pyidaungsu Hall where the Central Body meeting will be
held, the messing hall and arrangements for catering
service, the reading room of Yangon East District
Information and Public Relations Department,
dispensaries, hostels and sanitation tasks and the
environs of hostels. The minister gave necessary
instructions and left at 10 am. The Central Body
Meeting of MWJA will be held at Pyidaungsu Hall in
Kyaikkasan Ground on 29 and 30 June.
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12. Drug trafficker gets 25 years' imprisonment
YANGON, 27 June- Members of Yangon Division Anti-drug
Squad, on suspicion, searched Zaw Win, 28, son of U
Ohn, Dalla, at Sin-O-dan Jetty in Seikkan Township,
Yangon, on 9 January 1999.
The authorities found 193.12 grams of marijuana in his
possession. He was tried under Section 19 (A) of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by
Yangon West District Court and sentenced to 25 years'
imprisonment under Section 19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.
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13. Heroin stimulant tablets seized in Mongshu
YANGON, 27 June-A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force,
acting on information, waiting on Sao Khun Tun Street,
Ward 2, Monghsu Gems Land, Mongshu Township, Shan State
(South), on 16 June, stopped and searched one suspect
Daw Par Kharnhlan, daughter of U Lwe Kyaung, Naungkham
Village, Tangyan Township.
The authorities arrested her together with 5 grams of
heroin and 145 stimulant tablets bearing "WY".
Action is being taken against her under the Narcotic
Drugs an Psychotropic Substances Law.
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14. Voters of TadaU Township unanimously petitions
for dissolving pessimist NLD
Voters of Zigon Township unanimously express no
confidence in NLD and its representative elect U San
Tin, demand dissolving pessimist NLD
YANGON ,27 June - Voters from Zigon Township, Bago
Division, submitted petitions expressing no confidence
in U San Tin who was elected as Pyithu Hluttaw
Representative of National League for Democracy in the
1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election from Zigon
Township Constituency and no support for him, and ex-
pressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for
dissolving it at rallies held at Zigon Township Sports
Ground and Gyasu Village Sports Ground on 15 May.
A total of 15,642 people from 26 wards and village-
tracts rallied in the Township Sports Ground.
On behalf of attendances, merchant U Shwe Hla of Ward 4
expressed no confidence in U San Tin of NLD and no
support for him and no support for pessimist NLD and
petitioned for dissolving it. Merchant U Htoo Naing of
Ward 3 presented petitions signed by the people to
member of Township Multiparty Democracy General
Election Sub-commission Township Judge U Zaw Win.
Altogether 4,250 people from eight village-tracts
rallied at Gyasu Village Sports Ground. On behalf of
the people, farmer U Han Shwe of Gyasu Village
expressed no confidence in U San Tin of NLD and no
support for him and no support for pessimist NLD and
petitioned for dissolving it. Farmer U Than Oo of
Gwebin Village presented petitions signed by the people
to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General
Election Sub-commission Dr Tun Aye.
Then, the people at ceremonies chanted Our Three Main
National Causes. Out of 41,957 eligible voters in
Zigon Township Constituency, 15,992 or 56.79 per cent
voted for U San Tin of NLD in the election.
The number of people, who expressed no support for NLD
and its representative-elect U San Tin and signed the
petitions for dissolving NLD at the rallies was 36,400
people or 86.75 per cent.
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15. 35 Pwintphyu Township NLD members resign of own accord
F? YANGON,27 June-Thirty-five members resigned from
the National League for Democracy of Pwintphyu Town-
ship, Magway Division.
Thirty-five members of Pwintphyu Township NLD, Magway
Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending
letters of resignation to Pwintphyu Township Multiparty
Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party
concerned on 18 March 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 27th, June
200: One or two rains . Degree of certainty is 100%.
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