The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 9 November, 2000)(2/2)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 9 November, 2000)(2/2)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General
   Than Shwe sends felicitations to Cambodia
2. - Secretary-1 attends ceremony to cleanse Maha Atularazathukha
     laterite Buddha image and nine laterite Arahat images
   - Secretary-1 attends third Kathina of Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik
     in Tamway
   - Secretary-1 inspects progress in carving Lawka Chantha
     Abhaya Labha Muni Image
3. Secretary-1 addresses opening of Yangon Traditional Medicine
   Practitioner Course No-1
4. Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends Kathina robes offering ceremony at
   Nikaya Sarthintaik in Dagon Myothit (South)
5. Production of standard motor vehicles by private industries
   will help reduce car imports
6. - Missionary Sayadaw leaves for Thailand
   - Myanmar youth delegation concludes Lao visit
7. - Minister inspects Paunglaung Reservoir Multi-purpose Project,
     Yanpe Reservoir Project
   - Minister inspects construction of bridges in Ayeyawady Division
8. - Winners of Fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest announced
   - Tourists arrive on chartered flight
   - Saddan Elephant Jataka Marionette competition continues
9. - 6 remnant armed group members exchange arms for peace
   - Man gets 25 years for trafficking stimulant tablets
   - 6 members resign from Lashio Township NLD of own accord
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( 6 ) Missionary Sayadaw leaves for Thailand

Yangon, 8 Nov-A Buddhist mission Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Bhaddanta Paindabhivamsa
left here for Thailand by air this morning to attend the Second World
Buddhism Promotion and Propagation Conference there.

The mission was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Director-General
of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin and
officials, members of the Sangha and disciples. The Buddhist mission
comprises Thidagu Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddantananissara of Thidagu
World Buddhist University, Tipitakadhara Dhamma Bhandagarika Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara of Tipitaka Maha Gandayon Kyaungtaik,
Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint and Pro-Rector
(Admin) of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe.

Myanmar youth delegation concludes Lao visit

Yangon, 8 Nov - Myanmar delegation led by Central Executive Committee member
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Thaung arrived at
Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic on 3 November. They were welcomed
by Joint Secretary General of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Mr
Phetsakon Luang Apay and Ambassador of Myanmar to Laos U Sein Win Aung.

The next morning, Myanmar youth delegation held discussions with Lao youth
delegation led by Joint Secretary General of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth
Union Mr Phetsakon Luang Apay. Present were USDA CEC members U Aung Thaung,
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and Ambassador U Sein Win
Aung. They cordially discussed matters on strengthening of bilateral friendly
relations between the youth organizations of the two nations, extending of
cooperation in health, education, cultural and social sectors, exchange of
youth delegations, supporting each other in education, agricultural and
industrial sectors and extending of cooperation in anti-drug campaigns.

After visiting the Kaison Phomvihan Museum, the delegation attended the Six
National Sports Festival of Laos. At their meeting with Secretary General of
Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Dr Boumpone Bouttanavong, the
delegation members discussed matters relating to strengthening of friendly
relations between the two associations.

On 5 November, the delegation visited Keokou Model Village in Vientiane
Province and Namgun Hydel Power Station. The next day, the delegation visited
the press of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union. The delegation then
called on member of the Politburo of LPDR Mr Thongsing Thamavong and
discussed further promotion of bilateral friendly relations and cooperation
and extension of youth relations.

A member of the delegation Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan
held discussions with Minister of Commerce and Tourism Mr Siaosavath
Savengsuksa on promotion of border trade and opening of border check points.
In the evening, the delegation met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Foreign Affairs Mr Vomsavat Lengsavat. The discussions were centred on
friendly relations, economy, health, education, agriculture and anti-drug
activities. On 6 November, the delegation attended dinner hosted by Secretary
General of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Dr Boumpone Bouttanavong.
The delegation arrived back here yesterday evening.

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( 7 ) Minister inspects Paunglaung Reservoir Multi-purpose Project, Yanpe
Reservoir Project

Yangon, 8 Nov-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
inspected No 3 Sugar Mill (Pyinmana) on 7 November.

The minister inspected production of sugar and its quality. The 45-year old
mill produces high quality sugar annually and export quality sugar production
began previous year. This year production will be boosted five times. The
minister then inspected No 2 Sugar Mill (Pyinmana).

Manufacturing of rollers and spare parts by the workshop of the mill saves
much foreign exchange. The minister and party inspected production of ethyl
alcohol and gave instructions on production of spirits. The minister and
party went to the site of Paunglaung Reservoir Multi-purpose Project in
Pyinmana Township and inspected construction work.

Director-General of Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win and Director U Win
Maung reported on construction of the main dam and spillway and Project
Director of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise U Wan Kyi on generating electric
power. The minister met officers in charge of construction work and later
presented a fruit basket to Japanese experts. The minister and Chairman of
Magway Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and
officials inspected Yanpe Reservoir Project and cotton ginning mill in
Aunglan Township.

Minister inspects construction of bridges in Ayeyawady Division

Yangon, 8 Nov-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by
officials, arrived at Gonnyindan Bridge after inspecting
Shwelaung-Pantanaw-Mau-bin-Kyaiklatt Section and construction of the
Shwelaung Bridge on 5 November.

The minister inspected finishing touches of Gonnyin-dan Bridge and gave
necessary instructions to officials. Then, Yangon Division Superintending
Engineer U Soe Nyunt reported on work being carried out for construction of
approach road on Pyapon side and the minister gave instructions on rules and
regulations to be observed in construction of the approach road, and timely
completion.

On 6 November, the minister and party heard a report at the briefing hall of
the Dedaye Bridge Construction Project presented by Project Engineer Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Khin Maung Win on progress of construction of
approach roads on both Kungyangon and Dedaye sides. The minister gave
instructions on timely completion in accord with instructions, minimizing
wastage, and systematic use of machinery.

The minister and party arrived at the Gonnyindan Bridge Construction Project
site where they were reported on progress of Shwelaung-Pantanaw Section,
Maubin-Kyaiklatt-Gonnyindan-Pyapon-Dedaye Section, work to be done in the
open season, machinery and equipment by Ayeyawady Division Superintending
Engineer U Ye Myint Swe. The minister gave necessary instructions to
officials.

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( 8 ) Winners of Fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest announced

Yangon, 8 Nov-The list of the winners of Fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest
was announced today. In the contest, Hmawwun Kyi Myat's "Manuha Sindutaw" won
the first prize, Maung Thet Hnin (North Okkalapa)'s "Ngawun Myit-kan Hma
Nyeinchanthu" the second and Ko Shwe Aye's "Khaung Laung Than Cho Cho" the
third. Ko Zaw Htay (Culture)'s "Pyittinehtaung Ywae Pyittinehtaung Hu Khaw
Thee", Tekkatho Nan Phyu Phyu Tun's "Ein Yaung Yan Ma Hoke Pa", Mar
(Archaeology)'s "Yun Mu Mu Doe Ywakalay", Amyin Kya (Eye)'s "Amyin Kyi La Kyi
Pa Pyi", Ma Ni Ni (Thedaw)'s "Pan Pyo The Lat", Thadu Myae Phone Shein's
"Sein Sein Mya Mya Hla Te Kutho", Sukha Phone Myint's "Myo Sat Amawe",
Tekkatho Hnin Wai's "Kyae Shwe Ga Hay Ma Sat Chay Tho" and Nyein (YU)'s
"Kyanma Kyway Moh Pay Ma Sat Tha" won special prizes. The date and the place
for prize-giving ceremony will be announced later.

Tourists arrive on chartered flight

Yangon, 8 Nov-A chartered flight carrying 94 tourists arrived here yesterday
evening under the arrangement of Abercrombie & Kent (A & K) Myanmar Co Ltd
and TCS Expedition Co of USA and under the supervision of Myanmar Tourism
Services of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. The group was divided into
two, and paid one-day visit to Bagan today. On 9 November, the group will
visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market.
The group will leave here on 10 November by the chartered flight for Phnom
Penh, Cambodia.

Saddan Elephant Jataka Marionette competition continues

Yangon, 8 Nov-The marionette competition of the Eighth Myanma Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions, which dramatises the Saddan Elephant
Jataka of the 550 birth stories of the Lord Buddha continued for the final
day at National Theatre on Myomakyaung Street in Dagon Township at 7 pm
today. Yangon Division 2 Saddan Elephant Jataka Marionette troupe took part
in the competition. Among the full audience of the Theatre were member of
Panel of Patrons of Leading Committee for the Competitions Chairman of the
Leading Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Yangon Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Information Maj-Gen
Kyi Aung, Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Vice-Chairman of Leading Committee
for the Competitions Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members and
Chairman of Working Committee Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Win Maung.

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( 9 ) 6 remnant armed group members exchange arms for peace


Yangon, 8 Nov-The State Peace and Development Council upholding Our Three
Main National Causes is striving for national reconsolidation with genuine
goodwill for emergence of a modern, peaceful and developed nation. Remnant
armed groups, realizing that their destructive acts did not benefit the
nation and the people and that their acts retarded development of their
regions, and understanding the genuine goodwill and correct endeavours of the
government, have been exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups.

A six-member KNPP armed group led by Company Commander U Paw Lu and Platoon
Commander U Win Hlaing exchanged arms for peace at the local unit, Loikaw
Station, in the area of Eastern Command, on 5 November, bringing along with
them one RPG, two M-16, one AK-47, one walkie-talkie, magazines and assorted
rounds of ammunition.

Commander of regional control command (Loikaw) Chairman of Kayah State Peace
and Development Council Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing and commanders of battalions
and units of Loikaw Station, officials of Kayah State Peace and Development
Council and local people warmly welcomed those who exchanged arms for peace
at Loikaw and attended to their needs. More armed group members are going to
exchange arms for peace.

Man gets 25 years for trafficking stimulant tablets

Yangon, 8 Nov-The Loikaw District Court handed down a sentence of 25 years'
imprisonment on a man for trafficking stimulant tablets on 29 September this
year. A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, at 7.15 pm on 24 April 2000,
searched the house of Than Win and seized 6,769 stimulant tablets. The
Dimawhso Police Station filed Than Win, 34, son of U Chit Htwe, of Konthaya
Village, Dimawhso Township, under section 15/19(A)/20(A) of Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Loikaw District Court heard the case and
sentenced him to 25 years' imprisonment under section 20 (A) of Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

6 members resign from Lashio Township NLD of own accord

Yangon, 8 Nov-Six members resigned of their own accord from the National
League for Democracy of Lashio Township, Shan State. Six members of Lashio
Township NLD, Shan State, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of
resignation to Lashio Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission and the party concerned on 28 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 9th November  2000: Intermittent
rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%.

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