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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 6 November 1999)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 6 November 1999)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 6 November, 1999)
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(1) Work coordinated for opening of Maha
Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawagyi
(2) Well-wishers donate over K 4.5 million
to Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary
Kyaunadawgyi Project
(3) Thottithena Thambula marionette drama
competition continues
(4) National entrepreneurs urged to cultivate
crops as projected on allotted land
(5) Secretary-2 and Secretary-3 attend
Goodwill volleyball match
(6) Minister inspects No 1 Cigarette Factory
(7) Two ivory carvings donated to Ministry of Culture
(8) Marching and military song competitions to be
held
(9) Minister inspects construction of toll
gate and road
(10) Minister meetsDirector of FritzWerner Co
(11) Minister meets Counsellor of PRC
(12) Deputy Minister observes harvesting of
monsoon paddy
(13) Use of Panasonic PABX Exchange
communications accessories demonstrated
(12) 52 members resign from Palaw Township NLD
(13) Seven members resign from TadaU Township NLD
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(1) Work coordinated for opening of Maha
Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawagyi
YANGON, 5 NOV - A coordination meeting between the
Panel of Patrons for Organizing the Opening of
Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi
and the Leading Committee was held in the meeting
hall of the Kyaungdawgyi in Natchaung Ward, Tamway
Township, this evening.
Patron of Organizing the Opening of Maha
Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt addressed the meeting.
In his address, the Secretary-l said the
Government has established International Theravada
Buddhist Missionary University for the propagation
and flourishing of the Theravada Buddhist Sasana.
Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi
is being built under the patronage of the
Government and with the contributions of
well-wishers with a view to carrying out
missionary work more conveniently and teaching
historical trends, culture and traditions of other
countries practically.
The Secretary- 1 also urged committees to
coordinate work for the systematic opening of
Kyaungdawgyi in December.Chairman of the Leading
Committee Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint
Swe and Chairman of Upahtaka Executive Committee
Col Saw Myint (retired) reported on arrangements
for opening of the Kyaungdawgyi and formation of
sub-committees.Then, a general round of
discussions followed. In replying to their
reports, the Secretary-l gave instructions on
their work.
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(2) Well-wishers donate over K 4.5 million
to Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary
Kyaunadawgyi Project
YANGON, 5 Nov-Donations were presented for
building the Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary
Kyaungdawgyi this afternoon at the Kyaungdawgyi in
Tarmway Township, attended by Secretary-l of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.
Managing Director of Asia World Construction
Company U Tun Myint Naing reported progress in
building the Kyaungdawgyi, Chairman of the Fund
Raising Work Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa on
financial matters, Col Saw Myint (retired) on the
aim of building the Kyaungdawgyi, the situation of
the foreign missionary services of Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Panfiavamsa of Penang-Singapore Kyaung
and arrangements to open the Kyaungdawgyi.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt said the Kyaungdawgyi would be opened in
December as scheduled. The splendid large
building with Myanmar style decorations will be a
pride for Yangon City. The Kyaungdawgyi which
will bring out missionary Sayadaws will be of
great assistance to the Sasana.
After the donation ceremony, Secretary-1 and party
inspected progressi construction of Maha
Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyungdawgyi.
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(3) Thottithena Thambula marionette drama
competition continues
YANGON, 5 Nov-The Thottithena Thambula marionette
drama competition of the Seventh Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition
continued for the third day at the National
Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road this evening.
Thottithena Thambula marionette drama troupe No 1
of Yangon Division took part in the competition.
In the evening tomorrow, Thottithena Thambula
marionette drama troupe of Ayeyawady Division will
take part in the competition at the National
Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road.
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(4) National entrepreneurs urged to cultivate
crops as projected on allotted land
YANGON, 5 Nov - The Leading Committee for
Region-Wise Development of the Agriculture Sector
(Development of Taninthayi Division) held a
meeting at the Directorate of Defence Services
Ordnance Services this afternoon, addressed by
Chairman of the Leading Committee Secretary-2 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin
Oo.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin
Oo said in accordance with the soil and weather
conditions of Taninthayi Division, efforts are
being made in permitting national entrepreneurs to
tame thousands of acres of land for cultivation
with the aim of effectively assisting with the
national edible-oil-sufficiency project, extending
the cultivation of rubber, producing a sufficient
amount of rice in Taninthayi Division and ensuring
regional progress.
Of the 19 entrepreneurs who have been allotted
land to cultivate oil palm, 13 have already put
over 6,000 acres under oil palm. Companies should
cultivate crops year-wise on the allotted land in
line with their proposed three-year or five-year
projects. The government is ready to render
assistance to the entrepreneurs.
Secretary of the Leading Committee Minister at the
Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung
reported on the lands which have been allotted to
national entrepreneurs to cultivate oil palm,
rubber and paddy, actual sown acreage and
transport of farm machinery to Taninthayi
Division. Ministers, deputy ministers and heads
of departments looked into the requirements
sector-wise.National entrepreneurs then presented
the extent of land which has been allotted to
them, progress in land reclamation, cultivation of
crops and future programmes. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Tin Oo attended to the needs, speaking of the need
to work with might and main in implementing the
land reclamation projects during the open season.
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(5) Secretary-2 and Secretary-3 attend
Goodwill volleyball match
YANGON, 5 Nov -The Volleyball Team of Chendu
Military Region of the People's Liberation Army of
the People's Republic of China and Myanmar
Tatmadaw Volleyball Team played a goodwill
volleyball match at the National Indoor Stadium-l
in Thuwunna this evening. It was attended by
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary-3 of the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman of Defence
Services Sports and Physical Administration
Committee Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint and
special guests.
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(6) Minister inspects No 1 Cigarette Factory
YANGON, 5 Nov- Minister for Industry-l U Aung
Thaung, accompanied by Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen
Thein Tun and Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, inspected NO 1
Cigarette Factory on Mezigon: Street, Hline
Township, this morning.
Factory Manager U Ye Tint reported to the minister
on production process, requirement of raw
materials and distribution, followed by a
supplementary report of Managing Director U Kyaw
Myint of Myanmar Foodstuff Industries.The minister
gave instructions on exceeding the production
target, making efforts to seek markets for quality
products, and practising thrift.
Afterwards, the minister went round the factory
and gave instructions on systematic purchase
transport and storage of raw materials.Then, the
minister went to Soap Factory No 2 of Myanmar
Pharmaceutical Industries, on Yangon-Insein Road,
Hline Township, inspected storage of raw materials
and gave instructions on production of quality
Shwewa soap. He also met factory workers in the
hall of the factory.
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(7) Two ivory carvings donated to Ministry of Culture
YANGON,5 Nov - Kyon Mwedaw Kyaungtaik Sayadaw U
,Candima of Pindaya, Shan State, donated two ivory
carvings with Buddha images, each with the length
of 3.5 feet, to Ministry of Culture this morning,
attended by Minister for Culture U Win Sein.
Minister U Win Sein accepted the two ivory
carvings and presented a certificate to the
Sayadaw.
Film Director U Kyee Myint explained the
maintenance of the ivory carvings and the purpose
of the donations. Later, the minister spoke words
of thanks.
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(8) Marching and military song competitions to be
held
YANGON, 5 Nov-Marching and military song
competitions will be organized by the Work
Committee for Holding Poem and Literary
Competitions in commemoration of the 55th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day which falls on 27
March.
The songs are to be composed featuring the 12
objectives of the State, the objectives of the
55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the 12 fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw.
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(9) Minister inspects construction of toll
gate and road
YANGON, 5 Nov -Minister for Construction Maj-Gen
Saw Tun, together with officials of Public Works,
inspected construction of the toll gate on
Yangon-Pathein Highway this morning.The minister
and party were conducted around the worksite by
Superintending Engineer U Aung Kyaw Myint and
officials.
The minister gave instructions on arrangements to
enable vehicles to pass through the toll gate
safely, installation of machinery at the toll gate
and keeping the toll gate clean and tidy.
Then, the minister and party inspected building of
Takwe-Kazan Road, linking Maubin-Hsamalauk Road
and the approach road of Bo Myat Tun Bridge
(Nyaungdon). It is three miles and five furlongs
long.Senior Engineer of Road Special Division: 16
U Ye Tun and officials reported on progress of
work.
The minister gave instructions on meeting the set
standard in building the road, systematic use of
machinery and timely completion of I construction
work, and inspected the-project.
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(10) Minister meetsDirector of FritzWerner Co
YANGON, 5 Nov-Minister for Finance and Revenue U
Khin Maung Thein met Director of Fritz Werner
Company of Germany Mr Christ and party who called
at his office at 9.30 pm today.
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(11) Minister meets Counsellor of PRC
YANGON, 5 NOV-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone met Economic and Commercial Counsellor of
Embassy of People's Republic of China Mr Lin
Jian,who had completed his tour of duty, and party
at his office at 10.30 am today.
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(12) Deputy Minister observes harvesting of
monsoon paddy
YANGON, 5 Nov-Deputy Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, accompanied by
officials and local farmers, observed harvesting
monsoon paddy with the use of farming machine in
Thabyedan Village, Yedashe Township, Bago
Division, on 4 November.
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(13) Use of Panasonic PABX Exchange
communications accessories demonstrated
YANGON, 5 Nov-A ceremony to demonstrate the use
of Panasonic PABX Exchange communications
accessories manufactured in Japan, sponsored by
Myanma Posts and Telecommunications, Kyaw Zeyar
Telecommunication Services Co Ltd and Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co Ltd (Japan), was held at
Communications and Postal Training Centre on
Lower Pazundaung Road this morning.
Managing Director Dr Naing Win of Kyaw Zeyar
Telecommunication Services Co Ltd extended
greetings.Mr Kwek Chin Teng of Matsushita System
Division (Singapore) of Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co Ltd (Japan) demonstrated use of
Panasonic PABX Exchange communication accessories.
Officials answered queries raised by the minister
and departmental heads.Then, Minister Brig-Gen Win
Tin, Director Brig-Gen Aung Myint and departmental
heads looked round the Panasonic PABX Exchange
communications equipmentt.
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(12) 52 members resign from Palaw Township NLD
YANGON, 5 Nov-Fifty-two members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of Palaw Township,
Taninthayi Division.
Fifty-two members of Palaw Township NLD,
Taninthayi Division, of their own volition,
resigned by sending letters of resignation to
Palaw Township Multiparty Democracy General
Election Commission Office and the party concerned
on 7 June 1999 as they no longer wished to
participate in party politics of NLD.
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(13) Seven members resign from TadaU Township NLD
YANGON, 5 Nov-Seven members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of TadaU Township,
Mandalay Division. Seven members of TadaU
Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of
resignation to TadaU Township Multiparty Democracy
General Election Commission Office and the party
concerned on 19 June 1999 as they no longer wished
to participate in party politics of NLD.
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(14) WEATHER
Maximum temperature on Nov2 was 32.0C (89 F)
Minimum temperature on Nov3 was 24.0 C (74 F)
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