The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday 31 May, 2000)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday 31 May, 2000)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday 31 May, 2000)
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( 1 ) Secretary-1 inspects construction of ordination
hall of International Theravada Buddhist
Missionary University
( 2) Secretary-l receives national race leaders of
Northern Shan State Special Region-3
( 3 ) Drip irrigation system launched in Thazi
( 4 ) Minister inspects functions of factories in
Insein Township
( 5 ) Minister meets Chinese delegation
( 6 ) Minister meets Ambassador of India
( 7 ) Yunnan Province delegation calls on Chief
Justice, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
( 8 ) Minister for F&R meets guests from Japan
( 9 ) Minister meets Ambassador of Sri Lanka
(10 ) Seminar on Development Finance and Credit
Analysis for Myanmar held
(11) First Four monthly Meeting of Ministry of
transport concludes
(12) PRC Ambassador assesses 50-year diplomatic ties
with Further enhancing mutual relations, trust,
amity and cooperation with Myanmar
(13) Trees to be planted to hail Myanmar Women's Day
(15) Myanmar Karatedo Federation President's
Cup Karatedo Championship concludes
(16) Writers honoured
(17) Minister inspects Cardiac Unit of YGH
(18) Ministers inspect Myodaw Farm and Recreation
Centre in Taikkyi
(19) Heroin seized in Kutkai
(20) Drug trafficker gets 5 years
(21) 21 Myittha Township NLD members resign of own
accord

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 inspects construction of ordination
hall of International Theravada Buddhist
Missionary University

YANGON, 30 May-Secretary 1 of the State Peace ant
Development Council Lt. Gen Khin Nyunt and officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office
arrived at the site of construction of ordination hall
of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary
University this morning.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Minister for
Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for
Construction U Tint Swe, heads of departments and
officials. The Socrctary-1 inspected progress of work
of construction of ordination hall and gave
instructions. The Secretary-1 inspected construction
of Aryongan Taxiing and greening of its environs.

The Secretary-1 and party went to the Administrative
Office of ITBMU and the site for library (Central).
The Secretary-1 and party inspected activities for
making the compound of the library green and pleasant
and construction of a fountain.

The Socretary-1,-inspected finishing touches of the
library ant Myanma artistic works. Deputy Minister U
Tint Swe and officials reported on progress of work of
the library and greening of its environs and Myanma
artistic works. The Secretary-1 then gave
instructions. The Secretary-1 and party went to the
Sixth Buddhist Synod Museum where he inspected
preparations for display of articles used in the Sixth
Buddhist Synod.

Adviser to the State Peace and Development Council
Office U Arnt Maung and Director-General of Religious
Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint reported on
preparations. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on
display of valuable ancient documents and articles of
the Synod.

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( 2) Secretary-l receives national race leaders of
Northern Shan State Special Region-3

YANGON, 30 May- Chairman of Work Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received national race leaders of
Shan State North Special Region-3 U Say Htin and U Kan
Ywet at Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road this evening.

Also present were Head of Department of the Office of
Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defence Col Kyaw
Thein and officials. Regional development, peace and
stability in the region and combating narcotic drugs
were discussed.

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( 3 ) Drip irrigation system launched in Thazi

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin inspected long-staple cotton
cultivation at a model farm in Sagaing Township on 28
May.

Accompanied by officials, the minister inspected
Htanzalok Dam in Monywa Township which has a storage
capacity of 2,800-acre feet and is irrigating water to
1,000 acres of crops and drinking water to surrounding
areas. Yesterday, the minister attended launching of
drip irrigation system in cooperation with Israel at
Hlinetet Central Farm in Thazi, Mandalay Division.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Ambassador of Israel Mr
Gad Nathan gavel speeches. Officials also explained
the benefits of drip irrigation system. Minister
Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin presented fruit basket to Ambassador
of Israel Mr Gad Nathan and Mr Yoram Snech, who was an
expert in drip irrigation system.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Ambassador of Israel Mr
Gad Nathan formally launched the drip irrigation
system. The drip irrigation system can supply water to
large stretches of land to put under double cropping.
The equipment used in the system can last 10 to 15
years. Together with Ambassador Mr Gad Nathan and
experts from Israel, Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
inspected Hlinetet Canning Factory.

In Meiktila, the minister inspected repair of tractors
at a workshop. The minister also met with officials at
the workshop of Irrigation Department.

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( 4 ) Minister inspects functions of factories in
Insein Township

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung,
accompanied by officials, arrived at the factory of
Myanmar Euroworld International Ltd jointly established
by Myanma Textile Industries and Myanmar Industrial
Holdings co Ltd of Hong Kong this morning. The
minister inspected export-quality garments at the
factory. The minister gave instructions on
arrangements to be made for extension of exports and
measures for fire prevention. Myanmar Euroworld
International Ltd is located at No 13/15 on Insein
Mingaladon Road in East Ywama Ward, Insein Township.
The factory sells 90% of the products for export.

The minister also inspected the factory of Yangon
Knitting Manufacture co Ltd jointly established by MTI
and Yangon Industries (Hong Kong) in Insein Township.
In the briefing hall, the minister met officials of the
factory and gave instructions on work. The factory
sells 90% of the products for export.

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( 5 ) Minister meets Chinese delegation

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin
met a delegation led by Vice-President of Dong Feng
Motor Group of the People's Republic of China Mr Shen
Ning Wu at his office at 1 pm today. Also present were
Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and officials.

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( 6 ) Minister meets Ambassador of India

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
met Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran and party at his
office at 9 am today. Similarly, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone met Charge d' Affaires ai of Japanese Embassy Mr
Yoshihiko Kamo and party at his office at 10 am today.
Also present were Director-General U Nyunt Aye and
officials.

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( 7 ) Yunnan Province delegation calls on Chief
Justice, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

YANGON, 30 May- Chairman of Yunnan Province Legal
Affairs Committee and Secretary of Yunnan Province
political and Legal Affairs Commission Mr Qin Guangrong
and party currently here, accompanied by Military
Attach of the People's Republic of China Mr Xu Shu Lai,
called on Chief Justice U Aung Toe at his office this
morning.

Also present at the call were Deputy Chief Justice U
Than Oo, Supreme Court Justices U Khin Myint and U Chit
Lwin, Director-General U. Tin Aye of Supreme Court and
Head of Office U Win Myint Oo. Director-General U Tin
Aye explained organizational set-up of courts and
judicial affairs.

In the afternoon, the delegation of Yunnan Province
accompanied by Military Attach Mr Xu Shu Lai called on
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win at
his office this afternoon. Also present at the call
were Director-General U Nyunt Maung Shein of Political
Affairs Department, Director-General U Thein Myint of
Consular, International Law and Treaties and Research
Department and Deputy Director General U Hlaing Bwa of
Political Affairs Department. In the evening, the
guests visited the National Museum find Gems Emporium.

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( 8 ) Minister for F&R meets guests from Japan

YANGON, 30 May- Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin
Maung Thein met Director Mr Yoichi Takahashi of
Institute of Fiscal and Monetary Policy of Ministry of
Finance, Japan and Director Mr Hironori Sento of Tokyo
Stock Exchange and party at his office at 3 pm today.
Also present at the call were Governor of Central Bank
of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and Managing Director
Thura U Myint Shwe of Myanma Economic Bank.

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( 9 ) Minister meets Ambassador of Sri Lanka

YANGON, 30 May- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen
Saw Lwin met Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar Mr
Ubhayasekara Mapa at his office this morning. They
discussed matters related to promotion of tourism
between two countries. Also present were Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director General U
Khin Latt of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism,
Managing Director U Kyi Tun of Myanma Hotels and
Tourism Services and officials.

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(10 ) Seminar on Development Finance and Credit
Analysis for Myanmar held

YANGON, 30 May-A seminar on Development Finance and
Credit Analysis for Myanmar co-sponsored by Ministry of
Finance and Revenue, Development Bank of Japan and
Japan Economic Research Institute was held at the
Sedona Hotel yesterday morning. Present were Minister
for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein and Ministry
of Finance and Revenue, Deputy Director-General Mr
Kiyoshi Goto of Development Bank of Japan and
officials, officials of State-owned and private banks
and guests. Minister U Khin Maung Thein gave a speech.
Then, Deputy Director General Mr Kiyoshi Goto of
Development Bank of Japan explained the purpose of the
seminar. The seminar will be held till 2 June.

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( 11 ) First Four monthly Meeting of Ministry of
transport concludes

YANGON, 30 May The first four-monthly meeting for 2000
of the Ministry of Transport concluded at the ministry
this morning. The final-day session of the meeting was
attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint
Swe, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and
divisional officials. Deputy Minister Brig- Gen Kyaw
Myint and U Pe Than took part in discussions on the
reports. The minister gave concluding remarks.

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( 12 ) PRC Ambassador assesses 50-year diplomatic ties
with Further enhancing mutual relations, trust,
amity and cooperation with Myanmar

YANGON, 30 May-Press conference on the 50th Anniversary
of establishment of diplomatic relations between the
People's Republic of China and the Union of Myanmar was
held at the residence of the Ambassador of the People's
Republic of China, No 67 on Pyay Road in Dagon Township
this morning.

Present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Aung The in, Director-General U
Khin Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and Television,
Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and Periodicals
Enterprise, Director (News) U Hla Tun, Chief Editor U
Zaw Min Thein of Myanmar News Agency (Internal),
Adviser to NPE U Maung Maung Nyo, Patron of Myanmar
Foreign Correspondents Club U Sein Win, President of
the Club U Sao Kai Hpa and members, local and foreign
correspondents, Ambassador of the PRC Mr Liang Dong and
Counsellor Mr Tang Ying and staff.

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( 13 ) Trees to be planted to hail Myanmar Women's Day

YANGON, 30 May-A coordination meeting on planting trees
to hail Myanmar Women's Day which falls on 3 July, was
held at the Social Welfare Department this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairperson of
Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs
Professor Daw May May Yi, member Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
and Secretary U Sit Myaing and departmental officials.
Daw May May Yi spoke on the occasion. Staff Officer of
Ahlon Township Forest Department U Bo Ni explained the
project of planting trees in Yangon Division. Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe gave suggestions on the task of planting
trees. A general round of discussions then followed.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Daw May
May Yi.

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( 14 ) Minister inspects salterns in Mon State

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint,
accompanied by Managing Director U Saw Win of Myanma
Salt and Marine Chemicals Enterprise and officials,
inspected mine and salterns and salterns in Mon. State
from 16 to 29 May. On 26 May, the Minister heard
reports on climatic conditions and salt production in
1999-2000 fiscal year presented by the Eastern Zone
Manager at Zone Manager's Office in Mawlamyine. The
Minister gave necessary instructions. Then, the
Minister and party inspected self-reliance vegetable
cultivation in the compound of the office. On 27 May,
the Minister inspected Panga and Setse salterns in
Thanbyuzayet Township. On 29 May, the Minister also
inspected Htanbingyaung salterns and gave instructions
on work.

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( 15 ) Myanmar Karatedo Federation President's
Cup Karatedo Championship concludes

YANGON, 30 May-The prize presentation ceremony for the
Myanmar Karatedo Federation President's Cup Karatedo
Championship cosponsored by MKF and Maykha Group was
held at Aung San Gymnasium this morning. Present on
the occasion were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,
Secretary-General of MOC Director General of Sports and
Physical Education Department Col Thaung Htaik, Deputy
Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung, patrons of Myanmar
Women's Sports Federation, President of MKF and
executives Chairman of Maykha Group Dr Ye Naing Win and
officials, guests and spectators.

After the final matches, Daw L Khun Yi of MWSF,
Executive of MKF U Ye Tun, Patron of MWSF Daw Ni Ni
Tin, Vice-President of MKF U Zaw Min. Patrons of MWSF
Daw Aye Aye and Daw Khin Thein Yi and officials
presented prizes to the winners.

Then, President U Khin Maung Tun presented the best
player awards in women's and men's Khata event to Mi Mi
Kyaw (CPT) and Min Aye (Industry-2). Afterwards,
Director General Col Thaung Htaik presented best player
awards in women's and men's Kumite event to Ma Yi Win
Aung (Forestry) and Win Lwin Oo (Defence). Minister
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented championship
trophies to Yangon City Development Committee women's
team and Ministry of Defence men's team.

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( 16 ) Writers honoured

YANGON, 30 May-A ceremony to honour writers who wrote
about departments and enterprises under the Ministry of
Transport, was held at the meeting hall of the ministry
on Merchant Street at 1 pm today. Present on the
occasion were Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint
Swe, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and U Pe
Than, heads of departments, advisers, writers and
officials. Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe spoke words
of thanks and presented the gifts to the writers. On
behalf of the writers, Deputy Chief Editor (Retd) of
Myawady Literature House U Hla Kywe (Tekkatho Hla Kywe)
spoke words of thanks.

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( 17 ) Minister inspects Cardiac Unit of YGH

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein,
accompanied by Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo and
departmental heads, arrived at the Cardiac Unit of
Yangon General Hospital on Bogyoke Aung San Street this
morning.

Minister inspected Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
where Medical Superintendent Dr Teik Wan, Professor U
Aung, Professor U Khin Maung Aye and Manager of
Shimadzu co Ltd Mr Okada reported on installation of
laboratory apparatus.

Then, the Minister and party inspected preparations of
the special room at the unit. Director-General Dr Wan
Maung and officials reported on the preparation work.
Later, the Minister gave necessary instruction to the
officials.

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(18) Ministers inspect Myodaw Farm and Recreation
Centre in Taikkyi

YANGON, 30 May-Minister for Home Affairs Cot Tin Hlaing
and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office U Than Shwe
accompanied by leader of Agriculture Services
Director-General U Kyaw Tun of Prisons Department and
party arrived at Myodaw Farm and Recreation Centre in
Taikkyi Township, Yangon Division this mornings.

Then, the ministers proceeded to Uto Agricultural Camp
and inspected the building for machinery, breeding of
fish, construction of research centre, sluice gate,
golf course, harvesting of summer paddy and ploughing
for monsoon paddy and construction of Insu reservoir.
At the Club House, Mayor U Ko Lay explained cultivation
of kitchen crops, agriculture and breeding tasks
carried out by YCDC.

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( 19 ) Heroin seized in Kutkai

YANGON, 30 May- A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force,
acting on information, searched the house of Kyin Su,
son of U Chauk Far, No 8/91, Ward 3, Kutkai, Shan State
( North )on 21 May. The authorities arrested him
together with 0.015 kilo of heroin. Action is being
taken against him under the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Subs stances Law.

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( 20 ) Drug trafficker gets 5 years

YANGON, 30 May- Members of Lashio Township Myanmar
Police Force, acting on information, searched Kin Sone,
30, son of U Yu Ohn, of Ward 2, Lashio, on 2 December
1998 and seized 0.00025 kilo of heroin from him. On 10
February 1959, he was sentenced by Lashio Township
Court to three years' imprisonment and under Section 15
of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law and
five years' imprisonment under Section 16 of the law to
serve concurrently.

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(21) 21 Myittha Township NLD members resign of own
accord

YANGON, 30 May-Twenty-one members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of Myittha Township,
Mandalay Division. Twenty-one members of Myittha
Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord,
resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myittha
Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub
commission and the party concerned on 28 March 2000 as
they no longer wished to participate in party politics
of NLD.
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