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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 3 July, 2000)

The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 3 July, 2000)
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1. Asia Wealth Bank and Olympic Company donate K 40 million
    for education and health sectors
2.  Secretary-2 inspects factories
3. Cornerstone laying ceremony held for two-storey Thantithukha
   Dhammayon in precinct of Koedatgyi Pagoda
4. Secretary-3 inspects cultivated land jade mining in Kachin State
5. Extended paddy cultivation in Kachin State and Sagaing
    Division ensures regional self sufficiency and distribution of
    surplus to other regions
6. Minister inspects Bran Oil Factory of MAPT in Insein
7. Minister for Sports donated sports equipment for trainees of SETC
8. Illegal drug possessors get prison terms
9. Over 85,000 voters of Letpadan Township unanimously petition
    for dissolving pessimist NLD
10. 13 Taungdwingyi Township NLD members resign of own accord

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( 1 ) Asia Wealth Bank and Olympic Company donate K 40 million for education and health sectors

YANGON, 2 July-Asia Wealth Bank Ltd and Olympic Company Ltd donated cash to the trust fund for health and education tasks at Karaweik Palace, Kandawgyi Lake, this morning.

Chairman of National Health Committee Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accepted the donations.

Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, members of the board of directors of Asia Wealth Bank Ltd and Olympic Company Ltd, employees and guests.

The Secretary-l said that  the education sector and the health sector and directly deal with the public.

In respect to the education sector, multimedia teaching centres are being opened all over the nation with the participation of the people with a view to ensuring the well rounded education and emergence of the education system of international standard; so far, well-wishers have donated over K 3 billion. In conclusion, the Secretary-l thanked the officials of Asia Wealth Bank Ltd and Olympic Company Ltd for their contributions towards the r education and health sectors.

Chairman of Olympic Company Ltd U Aik Tun and members of the board of directors U Win Shein and U Maung Win also donated K 37.S million to the funds for construction of a new two-storey building of Bahan Township Basic Education Primary School No 13. Patron of Asia Royal Heart and General Clinic U Aik Tun  donated K 500,000 to the cardiac foundation of the Ministry of Health. Then, Minister for Education U Than Aung thanked the well-wishers. Next, Minister for Health Maj- Gen Ket Sein Spoke words of thanks. In conclusion, the minister said that the donations made for the cardiac foundation and the kidney foundation will be used for the poor and needy.
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( 2 )  Secretary-2 inspects factories



YANGON, 2 July-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen Tin Oo, accompanied by and officials, in- specked Briquette Factory No 1 at Forest Department on Bayintnaung Road at 10.40 am today.

Officials reported to the Secretary-2 on the production of briquette with the use of oil dregs. Afterwards, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party in specked Briquette Factory No 3. Adviser to Myanma Railways U Khin Maung Thin Oo explained the use of coal powder to produce briquettes.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo fulfilled the requirements. Then, the Secretary-2 and party went to the briquette factory of Yangon West District Peace and Development Council on Panditayama Street in Hline Township, where Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein and U Aye Myint (production incharge) explained production of briquettes, availability of raw materials and sale of briquette dryers and briquettes.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo gave instructions to officials on extension of the briquette factory and distribution of briquettes at a reason able price. Next, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party in- specked the teak plantations of YCDC by Thudhamma Road in North Okkalapa Township in the afternoon. Yangon City Development Committee is establishing teak plantations in the areas of YCDC.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party proceeded to Gold Roast Coffeemix Factory of Myanmar Distribution Group Co Ltd on Nga Ward in North Okkalapa Township.

Managers U Aung Zaw Oo and U Ko Ko explained matters related to the production of Gold Roast Coffeemix. The Secretary-2 gave instructions to officials. He said that efforts should be made to produce import substitute transformers and production of spare parts of transformers. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo urged all to coordinate with of Industry-2 and Ministry of Electric power.Soe Electric and Machinate Co Ltd produces 50-5,000 KVA transformers and repair of the transformers.
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( 3 ) Cornerstone laying ceremony held for two-storey Thantithukha Dhammayon in precinct of Koedatgyi Pagoda

YANGON, 2 July-A ceremony to lay cornerstone for two-storey Thantithukha Dhammayvon in the precinct of Atuadipati Maha Municakka Koedatgyi Pagoda in Sangyoung Township, Yangon West District was held at the venue this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo. Before the ceremony, the Secretary-2 and party paid obeisance to the Buddha image of Koedatgyi Pagoda. Then, the cornerstone laying ceremony was held. Master of ceremonies U Kyaw read out the inscription of stone plaque. The Secretary-2 presented the gems casket to Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nakaya Committee Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pailindabhivamsa and placed it on the foundation.

Then, the Secretary-2 and Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun laid the plaque. Next, the Secretary-2 and party sprinkled scented water on the cornerstone and performed the ritudals of golden and silver showers. Afterwards, the donation ceremony was held. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa administered the Nine Precepts.The Secretary-2 donated provisions to the Sayadaw. Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein supplicated on construction of the Dhammayon. Then, Secretary-2 and party accepted the other well-wishers. Then, the Secretary-2 and party shared merits gained.

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( 4 ) Secretary-3 inspects cultivated land jade mining in Kachin State

YANGON, 2 July-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt Gen Win Myint, accompanied by the Commanders, ministers, deputy ministers and departmental heads, left Myitkyina, Kachin State, for Tanai by helicopter on 30 June.The Secretary-3 and party flew over Dunban and  Naungmikwin of Phakant Township and surrounding areas of Tanai Township, Mongkhon, Tayon/ Tawankwin, where land can be reclaimed.

In the afternoon, the Secretary-3 and party arrived at Tanai where they were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Kyi Win of Northern Command and Tatmadaw officers, township departmental officials, social organizations and members of the- Union Solidarity and Development Association.

At the local battalion, the Secretary-3 and party met military officers, township authorities, departmental officials and USDA members. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-3 said the purpose of his visit to the region was to inspect the land resources of Tanai plain and to use them for the benefit of the region and the State. Tanai Township is endowed with a lot of cultivable land.

Organization work is to be undertaken right down to the villages to see to it that arable land is put under crops. With the improvement of transport, more development will be achieved; regional authorities and Public Works are to exert greater efforts for the progress of transport. It is necessary to build Tanai into a beautiful town.

Then, the Secretary-3 presented prizes to the cultural troupe formed with youth and students of local battalions.

Afterwards. Secretary-3 Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint and party proceeded to Htelonsein Block in Phakant by helicopter.

Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party took a brief rest at Mandalay Airport.

Then, the Secretary-3 and party together with Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, left Mandalay by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived Myitkyina at 5.15 pm the same day.

Later, the Secretary-3 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, attended coordination meeting on promotion of agricultural production in Kachin State and Sagaing Division held at the city hall in Myitkyina.

Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw V9in reported on extension of sown acreage in Kachin State, state of land utilisation, cultivable and fallow land, uncultivable virgin and fallow land, plans for construction of dams and reservoirs, population and food sufficiency in Kachin State, progress of construction of new roads.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on assistance to be provided by the Ministry of Agriculture in land reclamation, Minister U Aung Phone on forest and sown acreage.

Th:e Secretary-3 said that the purpose of his visit to the region is to supervise the efforts for the agricultural production; according to the reports of the commander of Northern Command and the commander of North-West Command, the condition of the agricultural production is quite encouraging.. In conclusion, the Secretary-3 urged departmental officials to participate in this task. The Secretary-3 and patty spent the night in Myitkyina.
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( 5 )  Extended paddy cultivation in Kachin State and Sagaing Division ensures regional self sufficiency and distribution of surplus to other regions

YANGON, 2 July-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint, accompanied by Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig- Gen Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft on 29 June and arrived at Mandalay Airport at 3.25 pm the same day.

The Secretary-3 and party inspected the storage of jade exploited from Htelonsein Block. Then, the Secretary-3 and party went to Haama Block by helicopter. They inspected jade stones to be transported to Yangon. At Haama Yeiktha, the Secretary3 and party met national entrepreneurs, departmental officials and USDA members. The Secretary.-3 gave instructions on prevention against illegal mining, registration of employees and machinery, formation of administration committees and food sufficiency.

Afterwards, the Secretary3 and party went to Pinthwekwin virgin land reclamation camp in Homalin Township Sagaing Division. In the briefing hall, the Secretary-3 cordially met with local people..

Next, the Secretary-3 and; party flew over Pinchai and Pinhikwin and proceeded to Mongpok region, Mohnyin Township, Kachin State they were welcomed by manding Officers Lt- Col Htay Aung of local battalion, departmental officials and officials of Wa Wa Win Agriculture Group.

Afterwards, the Secretary-3 and party flew over cultivated land in Indawgyi region.and Chaungwa region and flew back to Myitkyina

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( 6 )  Minister inspects Bran Oil Factory of MAPT in Insein

YANGON, 2 July-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, accompanied by Managing Director U Min Hla Aung of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and officials, arrived at No 03 Bran Oil Factory in Insein Township, this morning.

At the briefing hall, officials reported on installation of refinery for edible coconut oil and production process of edible coconut oil to the minister.

The minister gave instructions on timely completion, local production of spare pans and inspected installation of the refinery. The minister and party inspected St John's Goods Shed Group of Direct Freight Handling Section-l in Lanmadaw Township where he left instructions on proper storage of the agricultural produce, paying serious attention to safety, minimising loss and wastage, and prevention of natural has

Then, the minister inspected storage of grain- and urged staff to make concerted efforts in striving for serving the State and the people.

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( 7 )  Minister for Sports donated sports equipment for trainees of SETC

YANGON, 2 July-Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint accompanied by officials arrived at Myitkyina at I pm on 30 June and attended a ceremony to donate sports equipment for the trainees of Sports plus Education Training Course.

First, The trainees are introduced to the minister.Next, Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint said the current situation of Myanmar sports, plans carried out to promote the standard of Myanmar sports according to the motto "Myanmar Sports the World to Conquer " and the purpose of donating sports equipment.

Then, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented 11 kinds of sports equipment worth K 283,450 for 78 trainees of SETC to Deputy Commander Col San Tun who accepted the donation and spoke words of thanks and the minister greeted the trainees. The minister inspected the stadiums, gymnasiums and tennis courts and gave instructions on maintenance of the buildings, organizing thc youth to take part in the sports activities, looking for new generation athletes up to the grass-root level and cultivation of kitchen Crops.

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( 8 ) Illegal drug possessors get prison terms

YANGON, 2 July-Members of Anti-drug' Squad Yangon Division searched suspect Ma Khin San Nwe, 11, of Htamalon Village, Letyetsan Ward, Thanlyin Township at Hanthawaddy Bus-stop at noon on 17 February 1999 and found 0.578 grames of heroin on her.

Action was taken against her in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Yangon West District 'Court handed down ten years' imprisonment on her under ,section 16 (C) on 25 May 2000. Similarly, members of yinOoLwin Township Police Force searched Khin Maung Latt (a) Barlu, 33, of Padetha Myothit, PyinOoLwin Township at the market at 5.45 pm on 19 April 1998 and found 0.0002 kg of heroin on him.

Action was taken against him in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The PyinOoLwin Township Court handed down three years' imprisonment under Section 15andfive years' imprisonment under Section 16 (C) on ! 2 March 1999 on him to serve separately.

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( 9 ) Over 85,000 voters of Letpadan Township unanimously petition for dissolving pessimist NLD

YANGON, 2 July-Voters of Letpadan Township Constituencies No I and 2, Bago Division, expressed no support for pessimist National League for Democracy and petitioned for dissolving it at four rallies in the township on 21 May.

A total of 41,506 people from 30 village-tracts rallied in Kyeni Village.

On behalf of attendance's. PAT U Aye Than of 10G-lake Street expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Farmer U Han Win Aung of Kyeni Village, on behalf of attendance's, presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Min Swe.

Similarly, 13,400people from eight village-tracts rallied in Kyeni Village.

On behalf of attendance's, merchant U Myint Soe of Khamonta (North) Village expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Farmer U Thein Soe of Khamonta (South) on behalf of attendance's, presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Sub-commission Dr Khin Nyunt.

Likewise, 13,979 people from eight village-tracts rallied in Kyonlata Village.

On behalf of attendance's, farmer U Hla Swe of Tharawaw Village expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Farmer U Khin Maung Oo of Tharawaw Village, on behalf of attendance's, presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission I3aw Khin Yu.

A similar rally was attended by 16,290 people from seven village-tracts in Lulinkyaw Village.

On behalf of attendance's, Headmaster U Mya Than of Basic Education Primary School in Kanyinto Village expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Merchant U Than; Hmwe of Lulinkyaw Village, on behalf of attendance's, presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Election Sub-commission U Myat Soe. The ceremonies ended with chanting of the slogan Our Three Main National Causes. There are 120,150people, who can vote, in Letpadan Township Constituencies No I and 2. The number of people, who expressed no support for NLD and signed the petitions for dissolving it, is 85,179 people . or 70.88 per cent.

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( 10 ) 13 Taungdwingyi Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 2 July-Thirteen members resigned from the 'National League for Democracy of Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Division.

Thirteen members of Taungdwingyi Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Taungdwingyi Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Sub-commission Sand the party concerned on 11 April 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 3rd, June 2000: One or two rains or rainshowers. Degree of certainty is 60%.

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