THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday 14 , 1999)

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                   THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday 14 , 1999)

(1) Education promotion programme given exemplary cooperation by national
entrepreneurs Yuzana Scholarship Awards, educational excellence awards
presented
(2) Secretary-2 inspects agricultural machinery plants
(3) Secretary-1 accepts gold and jewellery donations for Shwedagon Pagoda
(4) Merits sharing ceremony for donation of Shwethingan to Naga Hlainggu
Kalaywatawya Sarthintaik
(5) All Kahan nationals submit membership applications to USDA
(6) K 1m donated for social welfare
(7) Transport Minister inspects Mandalay International Airport Project
(8) Third Graduation ceremony of TMC
(9) Products of Barrett Communications Ltd introduce
(10) Union Day traditional cultural troupes participate in entertainment 
progamme
(11) 74,000 stimulant tablets seized in Muse
(12) 80 members resign from Padaung Township NLD
(13) Eleven members resign from Thanlyin Township NLD

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(1) Education promotion programme given exemplary cooperation by national
entrepreneurs Yuzana Scholarship Awards, educational excellence
awards presented

YANGON, 13 Feb - A ceremony to present Yuzana Scholarship Awards, educational
excellence awards and research and library funds organized by the Yuzana
Education and Research Development Trusteeship of the Ministry of Education
was held in Yuzana Hall of Yuzana Plaza on Banyadalla Road in Mingala
Taungnyunt Township this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

    Also present at the ceremony were ministers, the chairman of Civil Service
Selection and Training Board, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace
and Development Council Office, departmental heads, directors-general, deputy
directors-general, rectors, pro-rectors, principals pals, professors and
directors of the departments under the Ministry of Education, members of the
Yuzana Education and Research Development Trusteeship, Chairman of Yuzana Co
Ltd U Htay Myint and officials, winners of Yuzana Scholarship Awards and
educational excellence awards and special guests.

    Lecturer Daw Yin Shwe of Dagon University Industrial Chemistry Department
and Tutor Daw Htay Htay Saw Lwin of Yangon University History Department acted
as masters of ceremonies.

    In his address, Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said that while the government is
striving and paying special attention to uplift national education standard,
presenting of Yuzana Scholarship Awards, and educational excellence awards is
a noble contribution in harmony with the present
situation, and it stands as exemplary contribution of national entrepreneurs
in the government's educational promotion programmes.

    As is known to all, the State Peace and Development Council is striving
with significant momentum after laying down effective plans in all sectors for
emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation, he said.

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(2) Secretary-2 inspects agricultural machinery plants

YANGON, 13 Fe- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Tin Oo inspected farm machinery plants under the Agricultural Mechanization
Department this morning.

    Accompanied by Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races
and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Social Welfare Relief
and Resettlement Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Kyi Min, Chief of Staff
(Air) Col Myint Swe, Vice-Chairman of Yangon C City Development Committee
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Officer on Special Duty at the State Peace and
Development Council Office Lt-Col Than Tint and officials, the Secretary-2
inspected No 1 farm machinery plant at the 9th mile.

    The Secretary-2 was welcomed by Deputy Director General of AMD U Ohn Sein,
the directors and factory manager U Soe Hlaing.

    Officials reported on imported transplanters and harvesters, innovated
sprayers and other machinery.The Secretary-2 inspected successful production
of gearbox of power tillers, molding of the gear-box and production of power
tiller spare parts.   The gear-boxes which had to be imported before can be
produced now at No 1 farm machinery plant.

    The Secretary-2 and party inspected assembling of power tillers (Myanmar
Kywe tractor).

    The Secretary-2 and party proceeded to No 1 farm machinery plant in
Kyaikkalo in Mingaladon Township where officials reported on specimen of spare
parts of power tillers.

    Out of 100 parts of the power tillers, most of them can be produced at
factories and workshops under AMD.

    The Secretary-2 inspected 12 HP engine and production process of the power
tillers.

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(3) Secretary-1 accepts gold and jewellery donations for Shwedagon Pagoda


YANGON, 13 Feb - A ceremony to present donations of gold and jewellery for the
Shwedagon Pagoda was held at Old Museum Tazaung on the platform of the pagoda
at 7 am today, attended by Patron of All-round Renovation of - the Shwedagon
Pagoda Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt Gen Khin Nyunt.

    Also present on the occasion were Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen
Sein Htwa, Chairman of Leading Committee for All-round Renovation of the
Shwedagon Pagoda Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Tuara Myint Maung
and committee members, members of Board of Trustees and well-wishers.

    Well-wishers presented donations of gold and jewellery to Secretary-1 Lt-
Gen Khin Nyunt who presented certificates of honour to them.

Today's donations included 5 viss of gold donated by U Aung Ko Win-Daw Nan
Than Htwe, 37 carat of a diamond inlaid comb and a diamond brooch by Daw Myint
Myint and family of Mandalay with the patronage of U Tha Htay-Daw Than and a
ruby ring by Dr Zaw Win-Dr Tin Tin Lin.
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(4) Merits sharing ceremony for donation of Shwethingan to Naga Hlainggu
Kalaywatawya Sarthintaik

YANGON, 13 Feb - A ceremony to share merits for the donation of Shwethingan,
the set-up of trust fund and prizes presentation for members; of the Sangha
who passed the religious examinations was held at three-storey .Thuku-mara
Maggadipani - Kyaung-saung of Naga Hlainggu Kalaywatawya Sarthintaik on Ward 5
in Mayangon Township this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace
and  Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

    Also present on the occasion were Minister for Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister at the
Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Kyi
Min, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races .

Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development
Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Officer on Special Duty at the State Peace
and Development Council Office Lt-Col Than Tint, heads of department, well-
wishers and other guests.
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(5) All Kahan nationals submit membership applications to USDA


YANGON, 13 Feb All of Kanan nationals in Kanan Region, Banmauk Township,
Sagaing Division, submitted membership applications to the Union Solidarity
and Department

Association in Hawyaw Village, Banmauk Township, on 10 February morning.     
That morning, Patron of - Sagaing Division USDA  Maj Gen Soe Win, Secretariat 
Member of USDA U Win Sein and CEC Member Brig Gen Thura Aung Ko and party
arrived in Hawyaw Village where they were welcomed by Kanan national leader U
Tha Maung, chairmen of District and Township peace and Development Councils,
Kanan nationals, students, departmental officials and executives and members
of Division/Township USDAS.

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(6) K 1m donated for social welfare

YANGON, 13 Feb-A ceremony to donate K 1 million realized from Mya Yeik Nyo
social fun fair of the Office of the Strategic Studies of the Ministry of
Defence to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement was held at
the Ministry of SWRR today, attended by Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone.
    Also present on the occasion were Deputy Chief of the Office of the
Strategic Studies Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Brig-Gen
Kyaw Win and officials, the directors-general, the directors, the Head of
office  and officials under the ministry.
    Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone expressed thank Brig-Gen Kyaw Win explained the
purpose of the donation.

    Then, Brig-Gen Kyaw Win presented the donation of K 1 million to Minister
Brig Gen Pyi Sone.
    The K I million will be donated to the School for the Girls, Women's
domestic science schools, Schools for the Boys and Mandalay School for the
Deaf Children.
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(7) Transport Minister inspects Mandalay International Airport Project

YANGON, 13 Feb- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe inspected
Mandalay International Airport Project today.

    Accompanied by Managing Director of Inland Water Transport U Tun Aung
Myint, Deputy Director-General of Transport Department Col Nyan Tun Aung and
officials, arrived at Chanmyathazi Air port by Myanma Airways flight this
morning.

    En route to Mandalay  international Airport Project from the airport, he
inspected construction of six-lane road between Chanthagon and Sagain and
Panlaung Bridge and Z-craft being used in the bridge project.

    In the hall of the project, Project Superintending Engineer U Bon Kyi
reported to the minister on laying of concrete, Project Director U Ohn Myint
on installation of elevators, airconditioners and passenger boarding bridges.

    Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of the apron, runways and
terminal building and gave instructions on completion of the project as
targeted. _____________________________________

(8) Third Graduation ceremony of TMC

YANGON, 13 Feb-The third ceremony of Tames Management Centre took place at
Strand Hotel on Seikantha Street, here this morning with the attendance of
Pro-Rector Daw Khin Thein Yi of Institute of Economics and faculty members,
Managing Director U Win Khaing of TMC and members of the board of directors
and guests.
 

  MD U Win Khaing and Manager Daw Aye Aye Khaing of TMC extended greetings.
Prizes and certificates which included Certificate in Business Administration,
Diploma in Business Administration Part 1, Diploma in Business Administration
Part 11, Certificate in Marketing and Advanced Certificate in Marketing were
presented to the course graduates.

    Courses on Business Administration and Marketing Administration are being
attended by over 3,000 trainees .
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(9) Products of Barrett Communications Ltd introduce
Y ANGON, 13 Feb- A ceremony to present and demonstrate communications products
manufactured by Barrett Communications in Australia was held at International
Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning.

    Managing Director U Tun Shein of CIT International, Trading Ltd gave a
speech.

    Business Development Manager (Asia) Mr Tony Harley of Barrett
Communications
Ltd explained latest technologies of communications products with the aid of
VCR and demonstrated them.He then answered the queries raised.
   

Present on the occasion were Director-General of Directorate of
Telecommunications U Kyi Than, military officers of the Directorate of Signals
of the Ministry of Defence, departmental officials and guests.
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(10) Union Day traditional cultural troupes participate in entertainment 
progamme

 YANGON, 13 Feb-Variety traditional dances were presented by Union Day
traditional cultural troupes who attended the 52nd Anniversary Union Day
Ceremony, at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road this evening.
    Present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt,
Director General U Tin Htoo of Fine Arts Department, officials and people. The
traditional dances included "Hsar-lan" dance of traditional cultural troupe of
Chin State, "Yohya Son-nyi Shin-doh-hsi" dance of traditional cultural troupe
of Shan State, "Yoh-taungyeikka Thar-chin-than" dance of traditional cultural
troupe of Rakhine State and Lachid traditional dance called "Hsambezungaw"
dance of cultural troupe of Kachin State.

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(11) 74,000 stimulant tablets seized in Muse


YANGON, 13 Feb-A team comprising members of the regional intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched the residence of Nan
San Nwan at Zamyinzwe/289. Zay Ward, Muse, northern Shan State, on 27 January.
The authorities seizes 74,000 stimulant tables from Nan San Nwan and Yan Chan;
who was together with the house owner, and arrested them.
On further information from Nan San Nwan,34, and Yan Chan 30, of Monhtaung
Village, Muse Township, the authorities arrested Hsan Kyin Khwan,29 of
Shaukhtaw Village, Kutkai Township, Ma Aung Khin,17, of  Myauk Ward, Muse and
Ma Kharm Ai,27, of Kontha Village, Kutkai,
Township in connection with the seizure of the tablets.
Action is being taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.
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(12) 80 members resign from Padaung Township NLD
 YANGON 13 Feb-Eighty members resigned from National League for Democracy of
Pandaung Township, Bago Division.

    Eighty members of Padaung Township NLD, Bago Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Padaung Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission Office and the party
concerned on 19-1-97 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics
of NLD.

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(13) Eleven members resign from Thanlyin Township NLD


 YANGON 13 Feb-Eleven members resigned from National League for Democracy of
Thanlyin Township, Yangon Division.

    Eleven members of Thanlyin Township NLD, Yangon Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Thanlyin Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission Office and the party
concerned on 9-2-99 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics
of NLD.

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