The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 28 September, 2000)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 28 September, 2000)
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1. - State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior 
     General Than Shwe sends message of sympathy to India
   - State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior 
     General Than Shwe sends message of sympathy to Vietnam  
2. - Secretary-1 inspects construction of Gandakuti Kyaungdaw 
     on Mindhamma Hill 
   - Secretary-1 receives Chairperson of Women's Federation 
     of Lao PDR 
3. Chairperson of Lao Women's Federation visits Kyauktan, 
   National Museum  
4. - Ambassador U Linn Myaing presents credentials to King 
     of the Belgians
   - Delegates who attended ASCOE leave for home 
   - Two students from YTU get consolation prizes in 
     international level Architecture Design Contest  
5. Health Care, Leadership and Management Course concludes  
6. - Commander of Yangon Command greets UDNR trainees
   - UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon  
7. Myanmar delegation attends 21st Century Buddhism Culture 
   Meeting  
8. - National Workshop on Drugs Strategy Myanmar held
   - 296 drug-related cases exposed in August 
   - Drug possessor gets 15 years 
   - Stimulant pills seized in South Okkalapa  
9. - Voters of Nattalin Township unanimously petition for 
   - dissolving pessimist NLD
   - 57 Thabyugon Village-tract NLD members, Labutta Township 
     resign of own accord  

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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe 
sends message of sympathy to India 

YANGON, 27 Sept- Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and 
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of sympathy 
to His Excellency, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of 
India, on the loss of lives and property as a result of recent devastating 
floods in West Bengal, eastern state of India.

State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends 
message of sympathy to Vietnam 

YANGON, 27 Sept- Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and 
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has sent a message of sympathy to 
His Excellency Mr Tran Duc Luong, President of the Socialist Republic of 
Vietnam, on the loss of lives and property as a result of recent severe 
floods in Vietnam caused by incessant monsoon rains.

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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects construction of Gandakuti Kyaungdaw on Mindhamma 
Hill 

YANGON, 27 Sept-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen 
Khin Nyunt this evening arrived at Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township where 
Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image is to be kept. 

Engineers of Public Works reported to the Secretary-1, the ministers and the 
deputy ministers on construction of Gandakuti Kyaungdaw where the image is to 
be kept. The Secretary-1 and party inspected progress of work for the 
construction of foundation and sculpturing work being undertaken by stone 
sculptor U Taw Taw and sons. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions. The 
Secretary-1 met devotees and left the hill in the evening. Lawka Chantha 
Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma Hill was crowded with members of the 
Sangha and devotees. Soft drinks were served to the devotees. Wut 
associations recited the parittas from 7 am to 10 pm. Well-wishers donated 
cash for the image and Finance Sub-committee opened donation centre on the 
hill.

Secretary-1 receives Chairperson of Women's Federation of Lao PDR 

YANGON, 27 Sept- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Chairperson Madame Onechanh Thammavong of Women's 
Federation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and party, currently here, 
at the guest house of the Ministry of Defence at 5 pm today.

Also present together with Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Minister for 
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and 
Reset-tlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa,Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin 
Maung Win and Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet. The 
guests were accompanied by Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr 
Ly Bounkham.
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( 3 )  Chairperson of Lao Women's Federation visits Kyauktan, National Museum 

YANGON, 27 Sept-Chairperson Madame One-chanh Thammavong of Women's Federation 
of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and party, currently here at the 
invitation of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, together with 
Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr Daw 
Khin Win Shwe and executives arrived at the delivery room of MCWA in Kyauktan 
Township this afternoon.

The Lao women's delegation viewed the medical treatment being given to 
pregnant women at the delivery room. Vice-Chairperson of MMCWA Dr Daw Khin 
Win Shwe presented Ovaltine to pregnant women and mothers. The delegation 
members inspected sewing course, tailoring course, confectionery work and day 
care centres in Kyauktan Township and left there in the evening. Chairperson 
Madame Onechanh Thammavong and members together with executives of MMCWA 
visited the Shwedagon Pagoda this morning. The Lao delegation offered 
flowers, lights and, joss-stick at the Aryonkhan Tazaung of Southern Stairway 
and offered Shwe-thingan to Buddha images at Northern Stairway of the pagoda.

The Lao women's delegation member proceeded to National Museum on Pyay Road 
and were welcomed there by Director-General of Department of Cultural 
Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director of the National Museum Daw Nu Mya Zan 
and officials. Then, the Lao delega-tion inspected the museum and Chairperson 
Madame Onechanh Thommavong signed in the visitor' book of the museum. 

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( 4 )  Ambassador U Linn Myaing presents credentials to King of the Belgians

YANGON, 28 Sept-U Linn Myaing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 
to the Kingdom of Belgium, presented his credentials to His Majesty King 
Albert II, King of the Belgians on 20 September 2000, in Brussels.

Delegates who attended ASCOE leave for home 

YANGON, 27 Sept-The delegates from ASEAN nations who attended the Eighth 
Meeting of the ASEAN Sub-committee on Education (ASCOE) hosted by Myanmar for 
the first time, left here for home by air this morning and evening 
respectively. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by 
Director-General of No 1 Basic Education Department of the Ministry of 
Education U Tin Nyo, Deputy Director-General U C Thang Zatwin and officials.

Two students from YTU get consolation prizes in international level 
Architecture Design Contest 

YANGON, 27 Sept-Two Myanmar students won consolation prizes in the 
international level architecture design contest for university students 
entitled "Sustainable Building for the 2000", co-sponsored by Oxford Brookes 
University, England and University of Florence, Italy. Sixty-five groups of 
94 university students from England, Italy, Spain, Greece, Argentina, Mexico, 
Canada, Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Norway and Myanmar 
participated in the contest. Ma Chaw Kalya and Ma Htet Htet Zaw, who are 
fifth year Architecture students from Yangon Technological University, sent 
the designs for renovation of old buildings to Oxford Brookes University and 
won consolation prizes.

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( 5 ) Health Care, Leadership and Management Course concludes 

YANGON, 27 Sept - Health Care, Leadership and Management Course No 3/2000 of 
the Health Department, the Ministry of Health, concluded at Health Workers 
Training School, Dagon Township, this morning, with an address by Minister 
for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Ministers for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo 
and Prof Dr Kyaw Myint,deputy directors, medical superintendents, invited 
guests, course instructors and trainees.

Speaking on the occasion, Maj-Gen Ket Sein said the ministry is striving to 
ensure an international level health care system in offering treatment and 
launching disease control programmes.

It is also striving to develop the human resources sector in accord with the 
guidelines laid down by the State in order to produce qualified health 
service persons. The role of nurses is an important in implementing these 
projects. The task of the nurses is noble; they will become qualified by 
attending such courses.

Nurses should make efforts for the effective implementation of the ministry's 
tasks. The minister presented gifts to the trainees who were outstanding in 
the course and certificates to all the trainees who had completed the course. 
Assistant Director (Nurse) of Shan State (East) Health Department Office Daw 
Yi Yi May, on behalf of the trainees, spoke words of thanks. The ministry is 
conducting courses continuously to bring out qualified health service persons 
in implementing health care tasks. Thirty-four officer nurses of the Ministry 
of Health and Defence Services Hospitals had completed the course. 

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( 6 ) Commander of Yangon Command greets UDNR trainees 

YANGON, 27 Sept- Chairman of Management Work Committee for UDNR Trainee 
Excursion Programme Member of the State Peace and Development Council 
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon 
Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than greeted the trainees of Primary Teachership 
Course No 32 of the University for Development of National Races (UDNR) at 7 
pm today. 

The ceremony was held in a hall at No 1 Transit Centre (Bayintnaung). It was 
also attended by Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr 
Than Nyunt and CSSTB members,  officials, UDNR trainees and invited guests. 
Shwe Myintmo Anyient troupe of Yangon Command entertained the commander and 
party and trainees. 

Afterwards, the commander presented honorary cash awards for the trainees to 
the UDNR Rector Col Zaw Min Thein and honorary cash award for the Anyient 
troupe to its leader. Trainees Ma Nang Yein May Hnin Oo and Ma Zon Htan, on 
behalf of the trainees, presented the UDNR commemorative pennant to lead 
dancer of the Anyient troupe Ni Ni Myint and comedian Khin Hlaing. 

UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon 

YANGON, 27 Sept - Trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 32 of the 
University for Development of National Races (UDNR) continued excursion in 
Yangon today. Accompanied by their leader Pro-Rector Daw Khin Si Si, 
supervisor teachers and accommodation and reception officials, the UDNR 
trainees arrived at No 1 Oil Refinery of Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise, the 
Ministry of Energy, in Thanlyin Township, in the morning.

In the meeting hall of the plant, the refinery manager U Aung Din extended 
greetings and explained salient points of the refinery. Two trainees, on 
behalf of the trainees, and the refinery manager exchanged commemorative 
pennants. Afterwards, a trainee thanked the staff of the refinery. Officials 
then conducted the trainees around the plant. 

On arrival at Kyaikkauk Pagoda, the trainees were welcomed by Chairman of 
Thanlyin Township Peace and Development Council U Aye Kyaw Maung and member-1 
Police Capt Ko Lay of Township Police Force of the Myanmar Police Force and 
members of the pagoda board of trustees. A member of the pagoda board of 
trustees U Kyaw Thein extended greetings and explained the history of the 
pagoda. Two trainees, on behalf of the trainees, and Chairman of the pagoda 
board of trustees U Thaung Shwe exchanged commemorative pennants. Pro-Rector 
Daw Khin Si Si, on behalf of the trainees, presented a collective donation of 
K 6,000 to U Thaung Shwe.

A trainee spoke words of thanks. They then paid obeisance to the pagoda. They 
then went to Shukintha Amusement Park of the Parks and Playgrounds 
Department, Yangon City Development Committee. YCDC member U Aung Soe, on 
behalf of the Mayor of Yangon U Ko Lay, extended greetings.

Two trainees, on behalf of the trainees, and Head of the Department U Nyunt 
Pe exchanged commemorative pennants. A trainee thanked the YCDC officials. 
Lunched was hosted in their honour. They enjoyed modern rides and bowling at 
the park. On arrival at Myanma Radio and TV, they were welcomed by 
Director-General of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay, the deputy director-general and 
officials. Director-General U Khin Maung Htay extended greetings to them at 
Studio A. 

A trainee thanked the MRTV officials. Two trainees, on behalf of the 
trainees, and Director-General U Khin Maung Htay exchanged commemorative 
pennants. Officials explained points of MRTV with audio-visual aids. The 
trainees then studied broadcasting, telecasting and TV programming. 

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( 7 ) Myanmar delegation attends 21st Century Buddhism Culture Meeting 

YANGON, 27 Sept-At the invitation of Chairman of Chunte Buddhists' 
Association of the Republic of Korea Venerable Jeon Won Duk, Vice-Chairman of 
the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta 
Sirindabhivamsa, members Bhaddanta Candasiri, Bhaddanta Ariyabhivamsa, 
Director-General of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the 
Sasana U Sann Lwin and Head of Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs U 
Maung Maung Myint attended the 21st Century Buddhism Culture Meeting held on 
22 September. 

At the opening ceremony of the Meeting, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta 
Sirindabhivamsa delivered a speech, and in the afternoon, U Sann Lwin read 
out the paper on living style of Myanmar nationals in accordance with 
Myanmar's Theravada Buddhism and Singalovada Sutta. The representatives of 
Chunte Ganas from Japan, People's Republic of China and USA and about one 
thousand members of Chunte Gana of the Republic of Korea attended the 
Meeting. 

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( 8 ) National Workshop on Drugs Strategy Myanmar held 

YANGON, 27 Sept-The opening ceremony of the National Workshop on Drugs 
Strategy Myanmar sponsored by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control 
(CCDAC) and UNDCP was held at the Hotel Equatorial on Alanpya Pagoda Road, 
here, at 9 am today.

Secretary of CCDAC Director-General of the Myanmar Police Force Pol Maj-Gen 
Soe Win, Assistant Representative of UNDCP Yangon Mr Guillaume Le Hegarat and 
Project Coordinator of UNDCP Bangkok Mr Brion Duncan made speeches on the 
occasion. Matters relating to the development of procedures and techniques 
and improvement of skills in gathering and exchanging news among the drug 
abuse control teams will be discussed at the workshop. Also present on the 
occasion were officials of the Ministry of Defence, CCDAC, the Supreme Court, 
the Attorney-General' Office, the Customs Department and MPF. The workshop 
continues till 29 September. 

296 drug-related cases exposed in August 

YANGON, 27 Sept-The Tatmadaw, the Myanmar Police Force and the Customs 
Department exposed 296 drug-related cases in August. The authorities seized 
62.4942 kilos of opium in 24 cases, 87.137 kilos of heroin in 96 cases, 
3.0589 kilos of opium oil in 5 cases, 2.0293 kilos of low-grade opium in 14 
cases, 11.2476 kilos of marijuana in 45 cases, 4.95 litres of Phensedyl in 
two cases, 376,277 stimulant tablets in 52 cases, 481.47 kilos of Ephedrine 
in five cases, 29.96 litres of cough syrup in two cases, 3.516 kilos of opium 
powder in two cases, 0.0005 kilo of stimulant powder, 4.5 kilos of chemical 
powder, 42 cases for failure to register and seven other cases. 

The Tatmadaw regiments and units seized 4.8978 kilos of opium in one case, 
0.0336 kilo of heroin in two cases and 191 kilos of Ephedrine in two cases. 
The MPF seized 5.0694 kilos of opium in 12 cases, 0.3675 kilo of heroin in 70 
cases, 0.0106 kilo of opium oil in one case, 1.9212 kilos of low-grade opium 
in 13 cases, 9.1821 kilos of marijuana in 41 cases, 4.95 litres of Phensedyl 
in two cases, 13,421 stimulant tablets in 28 cases, 285.67 kilos of Ephedrine 
in three cases, 29 litres of cough syrup in one case, 0.131 kilo of opium 
powder in one case, 42 cases for failure to register and seven other cases. 
Seizures made by the Tatmadaw and the MPF were 51.5262 kilos of opium in 11 
cases, 86.7359 kilos of heroin in 24 cases, 3.0483 kilos of opium oil in 
seven cases, 0.1081 kilo of low-grade opium in one case, 2.0655 kilos of 
marijuana in two cases, 362856 stimulant tablets in 24 cases, 4.8 kilos of 
Ephedrine, 0.96 litre of cough syrup in one case, 3.455 kilos of opium powder 
in one case, 0.0005 kilo of stimulant powder and 4.5 kilos of chemical 
powder. Action was taken against 421 culpritsÑ330 men and 91 women in 296 
cases in August.

Drug possessor gets 15 years 

YANGON, 27 Sept-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence 
unit, Myanmar Police Force and Myitkyina Special Anti-Drug Squad, acting on 
information, searched the house of Daw Me of Lonkhin Village in Phakant 
Township, and arrested her together with 4.245 kilos of raw opium kept in a 
tin box on 3 July. The Phakant Police Station filed her under the Narcotic 
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Myitkyina District Court sentenced 
Daw Me to fifteen years' imprisonment under section 19 (A) on 21 August 2000. 

Stimulant pills seized in South Okkalapa 

YANGON, 27 Sept-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit 
and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched the house of Ma Naw 
Aye San, daughter of U Ar Khwee, of Thanthuma Street, Ward (14/2) in South 
Okkalapa Township, and arrested her together with 130 stimulant tablets 
bearing the word "WY" on 9 August. Action was taken against her in accord 
with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 

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( 9 ) Voters of Nattalin Township unanimously petition for dissolving 
pessimist NLD 

YANGON, 27 Sept-The people from Nattalin Township, Thayawady District, 
expressed no support for pessimist National League for Democracy and 
petitioned for dissolving it at the rallies held in Nattalin Township Sports 
Ground and Zeebinkwae Village Sports Ground on 27 August respectively.

A total of 5,500 people from 48 wards and village-tracts rallied in Nattalin 
Township Sports Ground. On behalf of local people, Merchant U Myint Thein of 
Ywama Ward expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for 
dissolving it. U Aung Myo of Zeegongalay Ward, presented petitions signed by 
the people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election 
Sub-commission U Htain Min. Similarly, 3,500 people from 34 village-tracts 
rallied in Zeebinkwae Village Sports Ground in Tapon Village-tract. 

On behalf of local people, Farmer U Hla Shwe of Tapon Village expressed no 
support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. U Kyaw Nyunt of 
the same village presented petitions signed by the people to member of the 
Township Election Sub-commission U Yee. The ceremonies ended with the 
chanting of the slogan "Our Three Main National Causes." There are 99,268 
eligible voters in Nattalin Township. The number of people, who expressed no 
support for NLD and signed the petitions for dissolving it, is 99,233 people 
or 99.96 per cent. 

57 Thabyugon Village-tract NLD members, Labutta Township resign of own accord 

YANGON, 27 Sept-Fifty-seven members resigned from the National League for 
Democracy of Thabyugon Village-tract in Labutta Township, Ayeyawady Division. 
Fifty-seven members of Thabyugon Village-tract NLD, Labutta Township, 
Ayeyawady Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of 
resignation to Labutta Township Multiparty Democracy General Election 
Sub-commission and the party concerned on 19 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 28th   September  2000: Isolated 
rain or  rainshowers. Degree of certainty is 90%.
 

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