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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 21 October, 2000)

The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 21 October, 2000)
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1. International IT Exhibition 2000 commences
2. Secretary-2 attends coord meeting on crime reduction,
   education and information
3. - Delegates who attended 22nd ASEAN Railway General
     Managers' Conference leave for home
   - Minister meets foreign guests
   - Deputy Minister receives Japanese guests
4. Commander visits Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
5. Minister meets athletes who are going abroad
6. - Primary Teachership Course No 32 of University for
     Development of National Races concludes
   - Dinner held in honour of concluding ceremony of
     UDNR teachership course
7. - Schedule of examination centres and special lectures
     of UDE Mandalay announced
   - Medical equipment donated to YGH
8. - Spellings of 12 kinds of narcotics substituted
   - Drug traffickers get 25 years in prison
9. 11 members resign from Kungyangon Township NLD of own accord

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( 1 )  International IT Exhibition 2000 commences

YANGON, 20 Oct - International IT Exhibition 2000, sponsored by Myan-mar
Computer Scientist Association and Myanmar Computer Industry Association, was
opened at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U Wisara Road in Dagon Township
this morning. Chairman of Myanmar Computer Technology Development Council
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
attended the opening ceremony.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, chairmen,
executives and members of Myanmar Computer Federation, Myanmar Computer
Industry Association and Myanmar Computer Scientist Association, owners of
local and foreign computer companies, teachers, students and guests. Chairman
of Myanmar Computer Industry Association U Tin Win Aung explained the purpose
of the exhibition.

Then, Chairman of MCIA U Tin Win Aung and Chairman of MCSA U Thein Oo
formally opened the exhibition. Next, the Secretary-1 and party and guests
viewed the exhibition. Myanmar Computer Industry Association and Myanmar
Computer Scientist Association presented a laser printer of OKI type for the
Office of the Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defence, to the
Secretary-1. Altogether 42 local and foreign computer companies have opened
146 booths at the exhibition and put on display electronic equipment related
to the computer and modern computer technology from 9 am to 5 pm till 22
October.
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( 2 ) Secretary-2 attends coord meeting on crime reduction, education and
information

YANGON, 20 Oct - A coordination meeting on crime reduction, education and
information was held in the meeting hall of the Ministry of Home Affairs this
afternoon, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Tin Oo. Also present were member of the  Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than and departments and officials.

The Secretary-2 said that due to efforts of the Committee for Crime
Reduction, Education and Information, the number of crimes is declining
remarkably in the area of Yangon Division year after year; in bringing down
the number of crimes, it can be said that success has been achieved to some
extent; however, everybody should be satisfied with this success, and they
need to keep track of incidence of crime, to take prevention measures and to
expose the cases as soon as they break out; it is also required to seek ways
and means for the prevention of outbreak of crimes; only then can the
outbreak of crimes be prevented and will the people place trust and
confidence in the police force;

The Committee for Crime Reduction, Education and Information has been taking
measures to bring down the number of incidence of crime by laying down five
tasks, and it is found that success has been achieved. As petrols of four
districts of Yangon Division have been made by car, boat and bicycle and on
foot, more and more action can be taken week after week, month after month.

As regards keeping a close watch on those who are given to committing crimes
and likely to do so, prevention measures have been taken according to the
law, and in connection with crime suppression, prevention measures have been
taken against five kinds of theft; the number of outbreak of theft is not
increasing but decreasing week after week and month after month; more and
more measures have been taken to prevent outbreak of crimes. With respect to
giving education on crime reduction to the people, it can be assessed that
success has been achieved to some extent. In taking measures to mete out
deterrent punishment, it is found that cases related to ten kinds of
offences, five kinds of theft and nine kinds of prevention measures have been
sent to the court in a proper and correct way, and the punishment which fits
the crime is to be handed down speedily and correctly.

Priority should be given to crime prevention, exposing and taking action
against crimes, and handing down just verdicts in reducing the crime rate.
Police should be polite in dealing with people, should stay away from acts
that may cause public annoyance and should be disciplined. TVs, radio and
periodicals should be widely used in launching crime education and
information programmes. The committee while maintaining its current success
should strive to gain more in the future. He then invited suggestions that
may lead to gaining momentum and ensuring harmony in launching crime
reduction and prevention activities.

Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than explained systematic
supervision being given to decrease the number of crimes in Yangon Division
and cooperation with other departments in implementing the task. Minister for
Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing presented matters relating to cooperative efforts
of the departments under the ministry in reducing crime rate and implementing
of staff welfare programmes. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura
Myint Maung discussed pros and cons in launching the project. Deputy Chief
Justice U Than Oo and Deputy-Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye reported the
meeting on matters relating to the law. Director-General of MPF Police
Maj-Gen Soe Win, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Provost Marshal
Brig-Gen Saw Hla, Commander of CID Police Brig-Gen Maung Maung Than and
officials also took part in the discussions. The Secretary-2 gave
suggestions.

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( 3 ) Delegates who attended 22nd ASEAN Railway General Managers' Conference
leave for home

YANGON, 20 Oct-The delegates and observers who attended the 22nd ASEAN
Railway General Managers' Conference hosted by Myanmar for the first time,
left here for home by air today. The delegates of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam left here yesterday morning, those of the Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Cambodia and Thailand this morning, those of Indonesia and Malaysia
this afternoon and those of ESCAP this evening respectively. They were seen
off at Yangon International Airport by Directors-General of the Ministry of
Rail Transportation Col Hla Thaung Myint and U Kyaw Hsan and officials.

Minister meets foreign guests

YANGON, 20 Oct-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met Hong Kong
entrepreneurs and agents of the companies which are running their business in
Myanmar, at Meeting Hall No 1 of the Ministry of Commerce on Strand Road this
afternoon. They discussed matters relating to investment and promotion of
trade. Also present at the call were Adviser at the Ministry of Commerce U
Hla Tin, directors-general, managing directors and officials. Similarly, the
minister also received Chairman of Myanmar Tractors and Trading Co Ltd Mr A
Mazumdar and party at his office this morning. Also present at the call were
directors-general, managing directors and officials of the Ministry.

Deputy Minister receives Japanese guests

YANGON, 20 Oct-Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan received
Managing Director of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Mr Yoshihiro
Araki and party at his office on Strand Road this morning. Also present at
the call were Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye,
Director-General of Border Trade Department Col Nay Win and officials of
Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading.

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( 4 )  Commander visits Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image

YANGON, 20 Oct- Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Min-dhamma Hill on
Min-dhamma Road in Insein Township was teeming with pilgrims, members of the
Sangha, tourists and devotees from the morning to evening today. At 6 am
today, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
visited the Image.

Secretary of Mindhamma Hill All-round Construction Committee No 3 Military
Region Commander Col Win Maung, stone sculptor U Taw Taw and officials
welcomed and conducted the commander round the construction site.

Yesterday evening, the Mindhamma Hill All-round Construction Committee held
the weekly coordination meeting at the briefing hall. Present were Chairman
of the Committee Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung
Ko, Chairman of the Image Carving Committee Deputy Minister for Home Affairs
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, members and officials.

At the meeting, Chairman of the Committee Deputy Minister for Religious
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko gave a speech. Officials reported on progress
in construction and requirements. The Chairman attended to their
requirements.

While engineers and workers of Building Construction Project Special Group-2
of Public Works are constructing Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi, southern retaining
wall of the hill and southern and northern stairways of the hill, stone
sculptor U Taw Taw and group are carving the Image daily. From 7 am to 10 pm
daily, Dhammacakka wut associations recited Dhammacakka Sutta, Anattalakkana
Sutta, Dharana paritta and religious verses at the Image.

Township wut associations, departments and military units also recited
parittas yesterday and today. Ministry of Religious Affairs and News and
Periodicals Enterprise opened book shops on Mindhamma Hill and sold books on
religion and general knowledge. Sarpay Beikman will open its book shop
tomorrow. Donations by the public have amounted to K 81,772,696 from 5 August
to date. The Fund-raising Unit opens on the hill from 7 am to 9 pm daily.

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( 5 ) Minister meets athletes who are going abroad

YANGON, 20 Oct-Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint addressed the athletes who are going abroad, at the
meeting hall of the ministry this afternoon.

The ceremony was attended by Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Director-General U Thaung Htaik of Sports and Physical Education Department
and officials and members of Myanmar sports teams. First, members of Myanmar
sports teams were introduced to the minister.

Then, the minister delivered a speech. He urged the athletes to strive to
enhance the dignity of Myanmar as good citizens and to try to acquire
valuable experiences. He also urged the chess players to strive to make
Myanmar known to the world. Later, officials reported to the minister on
preparations for a visit to be paid by Myanmar Team led by Director U Maung
Win of Sports and Physical Education Department to Japan from 25 October to 1
November and the trip of Myanmar Chess Team to take part in the 34th World
Olympic Chess Championship to be held in Turkey from October 28 to November
12. Then, the minister gave necessary instructions.

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( 6 ) Primary Teachership Course No 32 of University for Development of
National Races concludes


YANGON, 20 Oct - Primary Teachership Course No 32 of the University for
Development of National Races concluded in Pinlon Hall of the university this
morning.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of UDNR Council member of the State
Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe
Win, division-level officials, Pro-Rector of UDNR Daw Khin Si Si, professors,
heads of department, registrars, lecturers, faculty members, officials,
students of the course No 32 and their parents. Rector of UDNR Col Zaw Min
Thein read the report on the points of the course.

Vice-Chairman of UDNR Council Chairman of Civil Service Selection and
Training Board Dr Than Nyunt presented certificates to 97 students of Sagaing
Division, Taninthayi Division, Bago Division, Magway Division,  Mandalay
Division, Mon State, Rakhine State and Yangon Division, and Rector of UDNR
Col Zaw Min Thein, to 164 students of Shan State North, Shan State South,
Shan State East, Ayeyawady Division, Kachin State, Kayah State, Kayin State
and Chin State.

Representatives of State/Division Peace and Development Councils presented
appointments to them. Chairman of UDNR Council member of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win presented
prizes to students who were outstanding in the course. Speaking on the
occasion, the commander said the students should strive with their utmost
efforts to uplift the dignity of the university which is systematically
producing hard-core education staff for regional development.

Their first duty is to organize the national race youths of the regions to
have the desire to learn and to teach them basic education. They should
strive to promote human resources in developing border areas. Education plays
a vital role in developing human resources. Thus, efforts should be made to
upgrade the education level of national youths. As interrelations between
nations are increasing due to globalization, the developing nations are
striving to free themselves from the influences of some big countries. All
should make efforts to ensure that changes are occurring in conformity with
the history and traditions and culture of the nation.

The government is implementing the education system based on computer science
and information technology in producing new generation intellectuals and
intelligentsia who are brilliant in all-round sectors. It is striving to
develop the nation on all fronts in enabling Myanmar to stand as a modern
nation in the future. Efforts should be made to uplift the education, ability
and morale of the youths. The students should try to develop the Union Spirit
of the national youths. It is the duty of the young persons to enable the
developing Myanmar to stand tall among the world nations.

Our Three Main National Causes is the essential requirement in implementing
the task. Thus, they should always uphold Our Three Main National Causes with
is the national conviction. As they are members of Union Solidarity and
Development Association, they should actively take part in the association's
activities. They should make contacts with the USDAs at different levels when
they arrive back to their respective places and should organize their pupils
to partake in the USDA functions. Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, Chairman of
CSSTB Dr Than Nyunt and party cordially greeted the students. They then posed
for photo together with the students.

Dinner held in honour of concluding ceremony of UDNR teachership course

YANGON, 20 Oct- Vice-Chairman of University for Development of National Races
Council Chairman of Central Management Committee of the University Chairman
of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyunt hosted a dinner
in honour of the concluding ceremony of the No 32 primary teachership course
at the gymnasium of the university yesterday evening.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of UDNR Council Commander of North-West
Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, members of departmental officials, the Pro-Rector
and officials, trainee teachers and guests.

Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win and Chairman Dr Than Nyunt cordially met trainee
teachers. During the dinner, variety songs were presented to the guests and
trainee teachers. After the dinner, trainee teachers presented traditional
dances and songs to the extinguished guests. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win
and Chairman Dr Than Nyunt presented the flower basket and cash prize to the
trainee teachers who presented with traditional dances and songs.

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( 7 ) Schedule of examination centres and special lectures of UDE Mandalay
announced

YANGON, 20 Oct-The final examinations for 1999-2000 academic year of Mandalay
University of Distance Education will be held and second batch special
lectures given at Mandalay University, Magwe University, Taunggyi University,
Monywa University, Myitkyina University, Meikhtila Degree College, Pakkoku
Degree College, Shwebo Degree College, Kalay Degree College, Lashio Degree
College, Yenan-gyoung College, Loikaw College and Kengtung College.

Special lectures will be given from 24 October to 2 November. Examinations
will be held from 6 to 14 November. First year students majoring in Art, Law
and Economics and third year Art and Law students who are registered at the
UDE Mandalay are to attend special lectures at Mandalay University.

Third year students majoring in Myanmar (Roll No 1-600) and first year
students majoring in Maths (Roll No 1-600) are to sit for exams at No 1 Basic
Education High School in Mandalay. Third year Botany students (Roll No 501
and up) and first year Zoology students (Roll No 501 and up) at No 3 BEHS in
Mandalay, all third year Chemistry students and first year Geography students
(Roll No 1-600) at No 7 BEHS in Mandalay, third year History students (Roll
No 1-600) and first year Botany students ( Roll No 1-600) at No 10 BEHS in
Mandalay , all third year Zoology students and first year Maths students
(Roll No 601 and up) and first year Botany students (Roll No 601 and up) at
No 11 BEHS in Mandalay, third year Geography students (Roll No 1-500) and
first year Myanmar students ( Roll No 1-500) at No 12 BEHS in Mandalay, and
all third year Maths and first year Physics students at No 13 BEHS in
Mandalay, third year History students (Roll No 600-1100 ) and first year
History students (Roll No 1-500) at BEHS 16, all third year Physics students
and first year Chemistry at No 17, third year Botany students (Roll No 1-500)
and first year Zoology students (Roll No 1-500) at No 24 BEHS Mandalay, first
year Myanmar students (Roll No 501-1000) at No 26 BEHS Mandalay, third year
Myanmar students (Roll No 601 and up) , third year History students (Roll No
1001 and up ) , third year Geography students (Roll No 501 and up) and all
students majoring in Philosophy, Psychology and Law at Mandalay University,
first year Myanmar students (Roll No 1001 and up), first year Geography
students (Roll No 601 and up), first year History students (Roll No 501 and
up) and first year students majoring in Philosophy, Psychology , Law ,
Oriental Studies, English, Economics, Myanmar Literature, Public Affairs,
Domestics Economy and Business Management at Mandalay University. The
remaining Art, Law, Economics students who are registered at the branches of
UDE Mandalay are to sit for exams at respective universities, degree colleges
and colleges. Details of time table of the exams and lectures will be
announced at respective universities and BEHS.

Medical equipment donated to YGH

YANGON, 20 Oct-The officials of Premier Petroleum Myanmar Ltd in Yangon
donated an autoclave worth US $ 2,000 to Yangon General Hospital this
morning. It was attended by Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Myo Thant,
professors, the deputy superintendent and members of YGH Board of Directors.
First, the donor explained the purpose of the donation. Then, the autoclave
was presented to Dr Myo Thant who presented a certificate of honour to the
donor.

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( 8 )  Spellings of 12 kinds of narcotics substituted

YANGON, 20 Oct- By exercising the power given according to sub-section B of
section 30 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, the Ministry of
Health announced in its notification on 20-4-93 that according to sub-section
A of section 2 of that law, 125 kinds of drugs were designated as narcotics.
According to Notification No 4/2000 issued yesterday by the Ministry of
Health, out of these 125 kinds of narcotics the spellings of 12 were
substituted as follow Acetyl-dihydrocodeine, Acetyl-methadol,
Beta-hydroxyfen-tanyl, Clonitazene, Furethidine, Metazocine,
Methado-neintermediate, Metopon, Nicocodine, Norpipanone, Pholcodine and
Thebaine.

Drug traffickers get 25 years in prison

YANGON, 20 Oct-The Yangon West District Court handed down a sentence of 25
years' imprisonment each on two men on 29 September this year. A combined
team comprising local intelligence unit and Yangon Special Anti-drug Squad,
at Lanthit Street, Lanmadaw Township, at 7.30 am on 19 April 2000, searched
two suspects Lwin Soe and Win Htay and seized 2.562 kilograms of marijuana.
The Lanmadaw Township Police Station filed Lwin Soe, 30, son of U Hla Kyi, of
Thukhathaya Street, Zegon Village, Shwepyitha Township, and Win Htay, 32, son
of U Thet Nyunt, Uyinthaya Street, the same township, under Sections 15/19
(A)/ 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Yangon West
District Court sentenced the two to 25 years each in prison under Section 19
(A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.


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( 9 ) 11 members resign from Kungyangon Township NLD of own accord

YANGON, 20 Oct- Eleven members resigned of their own accord from the National
League for Democracy of Kungyangon Township, Yangon Division. Eleven members
of Kungyangon Township NLD, Yangon Division, of their own accord, resigned by
sending letters of resignation to Kungyangon Township Multiparty Democracy
General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 12 August 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 21st October  2000: Intermittent
rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%.

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