The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 14 November, 2000)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 14 November, 2000)
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1. - Secretary-1 accepts donations for five-storey Sasana
     Thitala Dhamma Beikmandaw at Nyaunggan-aye Sasana Yeiktha
   - Devotees pay homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha
     Muni Image
2. - Special Meeting 3/2000 of the Central Committee for
     Drug Abuse Control was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs
3. - Taninthayi Bridge commissioned into service in Taninthayi
     Division
4. - Secretary-2 attends opening of fan belt factory in
     Mingaladon Township
5. Secretary-3 sees off Myanma Tatmadaw Shooting Team
6. - Military Attaches and family members of foreign missions
     tour Sittway, Thandwe, MraukU
   - Deputy Minister for H&T meets foreign guests
7. - Myanmar religious delegation arrives back
   - Myanmar delegation back from Laos
   - Delegations arrive to attend 24th HONLEA
   - Myanmar delegation arrives back from Vietnam
8. - Yangon IM-2 announces results
   - Myanma Posts and Telecommunications opens courses
   - Basic Printing Course No 2/2000 opens
9. - 26 members resign from Myinmu Township NLD
   - Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Swimming and Water-polo
     Championship opens

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 accepts donations for five-storey Sasana Thitala Dhamma
Beikmandaw at Nyaunggan-aye Sasana Yeiktha

Yangon, 13 Nov- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt attended the 21st cash donation for the funds of the five-storey
Sasana Thitala Dhamma Beikmandaw at Nyaunggan-aye Sasana Yeiktha in East
Gyogon, Insein Township, this morning.

The Secretary-1 offered provisions to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha and
accepted the donations.

Also present were Maha Dhamma Kathika Bahujana-hitadhara Nyaunggan-aye Sasana
Yeiktha Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indaka and Sayadaws and members of
the Sangha, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, department heads, the chairman of Nyaunggan-aye
Sasana Yeiktha Waiyawitsa Group and guests and wellwishers.

First, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indaka administered the Eight Precepts. Chairman of
Nyaunggan-aye Sasana Yeiktha Waiya-witsa Group U Win Kyi supplicated on
progress in construction of the Beikmandaw. Then, the Secretary-1 and
ministers offered provisions to Sayadaws. Afterwards, the Secretary-1
accepted donated by wellwishers.

Then, Ministers Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, U Aung Khin and Brig-Gen
Ohn Myint accepted  donated by  other donors. Next, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indaka
delivered a sermon and the congregation shared merits gained. After the
ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party, viewed the design and scale model of the
Sasana Beikmandaw, books on Dhamma literature compiled by the Sayadaw and
documentary photos on the ground floor of the Beikmandaw.

Devotees pay homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image

Yangon, 13 Nov- Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma Hill on
Mindhamma Road in Insein Township was crowded with members of the Sangha and
devotees today. Employees and engineers of Building Construction Project
Special Group-2 of Public Works participated in the construction of
Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw in which the Image will be kept, the southern stairways
and the retaining walls of south-eastern part of the hill. Preparations for
construction of the northern stairway of the Image began yesterday.

Stone sculptor U Taw Taw and sons and Myanmar architect maker U Ohn Tin and
party are carving the Image and decoration work daily. Wut associations of
departments and townships recited religious verses at the Image from morning
to evening today. Various kinds of books were being sold at bookshops of
Ministry of Religious Affairs, News and Periodicals Enterprise and Sarpay
Beikman. Donations by the public have amounted to K 96,493,418 from 5 August
to date. The Fund-raising Unit opens from 7 am to 9 pm daily.
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( 2 ) Special Meeting 3/2000 of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs

Government doing continuous coordination work with national race leaders in
rooting out narcotic drugs

Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control holds Special Meeting

Yangon, 13 Nov - Special Meeting 3/2000 of the Central Committee for Drug
Abuse Control was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs this evening with an
address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

Also present at the meeting were member of the Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, deputy ministers,
the Deputy Attorney-General, senior military officers, CCDAC members, the
director-general of State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
department and members of work committees.

Secretary-1 said that Myanmar is laying down and implementing comprehensive
programmes to eradicate narcotic drugs. But one-sided accusations concerning
narcotic drugs against Myanmar never lessens; and some countries are hatching
plots designed to discredit Myanmar among the international community.

In accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, the
15-year narcotic eradication plan has been laid down in the nation; and
efforts are being made to root out narcotic drugs according to the plans.
Continuous coordination work is being done with national race leaders to root
out drugs. The high-level officials of the State have toured border areas and
looked into the requirements of cultivating substitute crops. National race
leaders are giving special attention to the progress of their regions and
economic development and attempting to root out the drug problem in a
designated time.

At present, the success achieved in cultivating substitute crops in border
areas can be witnessed. Buckwheat and lychee cultivation, terrace paddy
cultivation and herbal plant cultivation have already started at the border
areas. The building of irrigation facilities in the areas is gaining momentum
at present. Farming is being conducted on a commercial scale and mineral
mining and smelting is under way. Due to the implementation of hydel power
projects and road and bridge projects, industries are developing in the
regions. It can be firmly assessed that narcotic drugs can be rooted out
within the designated period as the border areas are making profress in
farming, industrial production and economic sectors. He said Myanmar conducts
opium yield survey  yearly in cooperation with the US and the survey showed
decrease of opium yield yearly. As opium cultivation and production was on
the decrease, there were accusations about production of Amphetamine, he
said.

There are no Amphetamine tablet users and chemicals for production. Basic raw
chemicals used in production of Amphetamine tablet came from border areas and
it can clearly be seen that the tablets were brought back to other side
through the border areas. He spoke of the need to prevent chemicals and
stimulant tablets from carrying and distributing cross borders instead of
accusing only Myanmar of producing narcotic drugs. In doing so, effective
measures can be undertaken in production, distribution and drug abuse in all
sectors.

Today, narcotic drug problems and other trans-border crimes have increased
due to development of technology. Therefore, the United Nations drafted
Convention Against Transnational Organized Crimes, he said. Myanmar hosted
the 4th International Heroin Conference and the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
on Transnational Organized Crime in 1999. Moreover, efforts for total
eradication of narcotic drug in the region are being made in cooperation with
ASEAN countries, he added. He spoke of the need for Central Committee for
Drug Abuse Control to accelerate its momentum of 15 year narcotic drug
eradication project in cooperation with international community for success
in accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe.

The Secretary-1 also spoke of the need to respond one-sided accusations on
narcotic drugs about Myanmar through sound and correct data, while
endeavouring for eradication of narcotic drug with added momentum.

Chairman of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing explained matters related to measures taken for drug
abuse control, participation of Myanmar Anti-Narcotic Association in the drug
abuse control measures, arrangements for development of border areas made by
Border Areas Development Association and cooperation with international
organizations. Secretary of CCDAC Police Maj-Gen Soe Win reported on progress
of work in implementing the decisions of meeting No 2/2000.

Then, those present discussed release of news about drug control measures,
border area development tasks being done in connection with drug abuse
control measures, treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts, cultivation
of buckwheat and distribution of strains for cultivation of paddy, tea and
perennial crops. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung
recounted his experiences related to the meeting on drug free ASEAN region in
2015 held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 11 to 14 October.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 said that in accord with the guidance of the
Head of State, systematic plans for elimination of narcotic drugs have been
laid down and implemented in Myanmar. So ministries concerned need to
actively participate in implementing these plans. It is necessary to render
assistance to tasks related to cultivation of poppy-substitute crops,
livestock breeding and agriculture, and regional development tasks.
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( 3 )  Government gives priority to development tasks for underdeveloped
regions including border areas Taninthayi Bridge commissioned into service in
Taninthayi Division

Yangon, 13 Nov - Taninthayi Bridge spanning Taninthayi River was commissioned
into service at the pandal near the bridge in Taninthayi Township, Taninthayi
Division, yesterday morning. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, ministers,  deputy ministers, senior military officers
and heads of department left Myeik for Taninthayi Bridge by helicopter.

Secretary-2 and party then attended the opening of the bridge. Chairman of
the Central Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo delivered an address.

He said that Taninthayi River Bridge is over 1,300 feet long. It is designed
to bear 36-ton loads. Taninthayi Division is situated in the southernmost
part of the nation, and it can be reached from other states and divisions by
water and by air only and in the region, reliance has to be put on waterway
to travel from one place to another.

Although there are favourable conditions for fishery industry, agricultural
work and mining in Taninthayi Division, the development of the region fell
short of expectations, due to transport difficulties. To overcome the
difficulties in transport and the tapping of natural resources, Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance; Taninthayi Division Development
Committee was formed, and duties have been assigned to it.

A project to build Dawei-Myeik-Taninthayi-Bokpyin-Kawthaung Road which takes
up a strategic position, was laid down and is being implemented. Dawei-Myeik
Section, Myeik-Taninthayi Section and Kawthoung-Khamaukgyi Section have been
asphalted. Some parts of Taninthayi-Bokpyin Section and
Bokpyin-Karathuri-Khamaukgyi Section are gravel roads and others still remain
as earth roads. Arrangements are being made to upgrade earth roads into
gravel roads.

In building the strategic Union Highway to facilitate travelling from
Kawthoung to other states and divisions through Mon State, bridges crossing
rivers and creeks are also being built. Taninthayi Bridge is a major part of
the project, and Pubic Works strove to complete it in one and half years'
time.

Already-built other bridges are Winwa Bridge in Thayetchaung Township, and
Palauk Bridge and Palaw Bridge in Palaw Township. Bridges under construction
are Kywegu-Kyaukphya Bridge and Pathoung Bridge Government gives priority  in
Myeik Township and Layhnya Mandaing Bridge in Boakpyin Township. Arrangements
are being made to build Thamoaklut Bridge in Myeik Township. The task of
building 302-mile-long Myeik-Taninthayi-Boakpyin-Kawthoung Road which can be
negotiable in all weathers, is of great benefit not only to the region but
also to the entire Union.

Therefore, all the local national people are to take part in the task.
Bearing in mind the fact that efforts are to be made to bridge development
gap among states and divisions and to ensure equitable development, the
government has given priority to development tasks for underdeveloped regions
including border areas. Taninthayi Division had been difficult of access and
had suffered armed insurgency. The rate of development had been rather slow
in the region.

As much as transport infrastructures such as building new motor roads,
upgrading old ones, extension of Myeik Airport and Kawthoung Airport and
construction of Ye-Dawei Railroad, are being built, Taninthayi Division is
developing remarkably year after year. In accord with the guidance of the
Head of State, in Taninthayi Division, plans designed for development of the
agriculture sector, have been made and implemented with the aims of ensuring
rice and edible oil sufficiency and turning the division into " a big edible
oil pot"  of the State. Although local sufficiency of rice has not yet been
achieved in Taninthayi Division, the amount of paddy produced in the region
has increased year after year. So the percentage of rice sufficiency is
becoming higher

. Sixteen groups of national entrepreneurs are taking part in Oil Palm
Cultivation Extension Project, getting permission for about 400,000 acres of
fallow and virgin lands. Now, cultivation work has been done on about 30,000
acres. In connection with oil palm cultivation and production, industries
will also emerge. Therefore, the industrial sector, together with the
agricultural sector, will develop. Due to marine and land resources in
Taninthayi Division, the meat and fish sector is picking up.

In Myeik region, ice factories and fish powder factories are emerging. Modern
Fish Market is in course of construction. All in all, development of
Taninthayi Division is gathering momentum, and it can be seen that
development has been achieved in all sectors such as economy, education,
health and transport.

All-round development tasks are being undertaken not only for the present
interest but also for ensuring a better situation for the posterity.

In accord with the traditions, the Tatmadawmen and the people are taking part
in the nation-building tasks with harmonious and utmost efforts. Due to the
harmonious efforts of the State, the Tatmadaw and the people, within a short
period, 114 dams and 117 bridges of over 180 feet in length have been built.

At the time developing situations are emerging in the nation, some of the
foreign organizations are launching exaggerated accusations on Myanmar,
saying, the nation is applying forced labour and violating human rights.
Moreover, some of the big western nations are trying to isolate Myanmar by
applying economic and diplomatic pressures as the nation never realizes the
democracy that is in accord with their want. They are also brazenly extending
mutual master-servant relations with the axe-handler group from inside the
nation.

In accordance with the guidance given by Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe, the democracy norms of the western nations cannot be same with those of
Myanmar; thus, the nation should choose the democracy way which is in
conformity with the traditions and culture and human rights norms of Myanmar.

Neglecting the own national stand and longing for the west will lead the
nation to becoming a servant and a follower of the west. The nation-building
tasks for proportionate development of the nation are enormous in volume and
have many limits. The State and the people should strive for gaining even a
single success and a firm foundation.

Only the actual unity and hard work will bring development to the region.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun said located on the
Yangon-Mawlamyine-Ye-Dawei-Myeik-Taninthayi-Bokpyin-Kawthoung, the Taninthayi
Bridge is the 117th facility whose length exceeds 180 feet. The bailey type
bridge will be upgraded into a steel-reinforced facility in the future. The
bridge can withstand up to 36 tons.

Commander Brig-Gen Aye Kyway said Taninthayi Division, which is rich in
natural resources, is making progress, when compared to that of the past, due
to the emergence of new roads and bridges in the region.

Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung explained formation of the respective committees
for progress of Taninthayi Division. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo presented
gifts to staff of the special bridge construction group 3 of Public Works
through Senior Engineer U Hla Min.

At the auspicious time, Commander Brig-Gen Aye Kyway and Minister Maj-Gen Saw
Tun formally opened the bridge. The bridge 1,360 feet long and 10 feet 10
inches wide has a clearance of 15 feet and a 78 feet wide waterway under it.
Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party inspected the development undertakings
in Taninthayi Township. They also inspected Taninthayi-Bokpyin Road Project.

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( 4 ) Secretary-2 attends opening of fan belt factory in Mingaladon Township


Yangon, 13 Nov-A ceremony to open a fan belt factory built by Myanma
Perennial Crops Enterprise of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation was
held in Pyinmabin Industrial Zone in Mingaladon Township this morning,
attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin
Oo.

Also present were Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin,
Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung,  deputy ministers, senior
military officers, the manager of the fan belt  factory, service personnel
and guests.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin formally unveiled the stone inscription of the
factory. Next, the Secretary-2 formally unveiled the signboard of the factory.

The Secretary-2 and party and guests inspected manufactured samples fan belt,
quality control room and machines at the factory. The Secretary-2 and party
and officials had photo taken in front of the factory. Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt
Tin said the factory was opened for supply quality fan belts in the country
and for import-substitute.


Managing Director of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise U Myint Oo said it was
the first factory built in Myanmar and it can produce 1.8 million fan belts
of various size annually. Half of the products will be sold in local and
foreign markets, he said.

He said the factory would produce rubber water stop, rubber lining, oil seal,
dust cover and rubber washer. General Manager of Myanma Perennial Crops
Enterprise U Mya Hlaing reported on manufacturing process of fan belts.

The Secretary-2 expressed thanks for opening of the factory. He spoke of the
need for officials to make efforts for exceeding the targets, to supervise
quality control, to widely distribute products and to do research work.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin presented gifts to project in-charge U Mya Hlaing
and engineer Mr Micheal Lee of Potencer International Co Ltd. Altogether
5,000 fan belts worth K one million are being imported daily.

Opening of such factory contributes towards import substitute, development of
State economy and industry and job opportunities.

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( 5 ) Secretary-3 sees off Myanma Tatmadaw Shooting Team


Yangon, 13 Nov-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Defence Services Sports and Physical Education Supervisory
Committee Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint spoke words of encouragement to
members of Myanma Tatmadaw Shooting Team, which will take part in 10th ASEAN
Armed Forces Shooting Competition to be held in Thailand, and saw them off at
Mingaladon Air Base at 6 am today.

Together with the Secretary-3 at Mingaladon Air Base were Chief of Staff
(Navy) Capt Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Vice-Adjutant
General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Brig-Gen Chit Than of Bokpyin Station, Chairman
of Tatmadaw Shooting Committee Director of Ordnance Services Col Hla Tun,
senior military officers, families of athletes and officials. The 36-member
team led by Lt-Col Than Swe will take part in the shooting competitions to be
held from 17 to 22 November.

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( 6 ) Military Attaches and family members of foreign missions tour Sittway,
Thandwe, MraukU


Yangon, 13 Nov- Military Attaches and family members of foreign missions led
by Head of Department Col Thein Swe of the Office of Strategic Studies of the
Ministry of Defence and Dean of Military Attaches Corps Military Attache of
the Lao People's Democratic Republic Col Phanh Sone-phachanh, together with
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Director of Defence
Services Intelligence Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Daw Khin Swe Nyunt, wife of
Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than and Daw Aye Aye, wife of
Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, arrived back here by air this
evening after visiting Sittway, MraukU and Thandwe of Western Command areas
in Rakhine State.

On 11 November, the military attaches and family members left for Rakhine
State by Tatmadaw aircraft. Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies
and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and
officials saw them off at Yangon International Airport.


On arrival at Sittway Airport, they were welcomed by Commander of Western
Command Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife Daw Khin Hnin Wai, Danyawady Naval Region
Command Commander Commodore Myat Swe and wife, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Aung
Thein and wife, senior military officers and departmental officials. The
military attaches delegation, accompanied by Tactical Operations Commander
Col Zaw Tun, left Sittway Port for MyaukU along Kissapanadi River by Malikha
speed boat. Brig-Gen Hla Myint and wife and officials welcomed them at MyaukU
Port. Then, the delegation members visited Shitthaung Stupa in MyaukU and
made donations.

They also visited the Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, the delegation went
back to Sittway and visited Point Shukhintha Recreation Centre in the beach
of Sittway. In the evening, Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife hosted a
dinner in honour of the military attaches and families at Bandoola Hall.

The commander and the delegation exchanged gifts. Next, they left Sittway for
Thandwe by Tatmadaw special aircraft. Col Myint Swe of Western Command and
wife and officials welcomed them at Thandwe Airport. Military Attaches
enjoined Ngapali Beach and played golf friendly.

In the evening, they observed the releasing of hot air balloons at the beach.
This morning, the military attaches visited Thandwe Market. Then, they
arrived back here by air this evening. Deputy Chief of the Office of
Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence
Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and officials welcomed back the delegation at the airport.

Deputy Minister for H&T meets foreign guests

Yangon, 13 Nov-Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu
met Chief Executives Officer Mr Eiji Takeuchi of Keith Enterprise Co Ltd of
Japan and officials from other companies at the ministry at 11 am today. They
cordially discussed condition of promoting tourism industry in Myanmar. Also
present at the call were Deputy Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and
Tourism U Naing Bwa and officials and persons of MTB Tours Co Ltd.

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( 7 ) Myanmar religious delegation arrives back

Yangon, 13 Nov- A religious delegation led by Vice-Chairman of the State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta
Panindabhivamsa arrived back here by air this evening after attending the
Second Buddhism Propagation Conference in Thailand.

The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister
for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Director-General U Sann Lwin of Department
for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and officials, members of the
Sangha and disciples. Together with the Vice-Chairman Sayadaw, Thitagu
Sayadaw of Thitagu World Buddhist University Agga Maha Pandita
Bhaddantananissara, Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Agga Maha Pandita
Bhaddanta Sumangalalankara of Tipitaka Maha Gandayon Kyaungtaik,
Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Religious Affairs Department and Pro-Rector
(Admin) Dr Hla Pe of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
also arrived back.

Myanmar delegation back from Laos


Yangon, 13 Nov-Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Deputy
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and Managing Director U Kyi Tun
of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services arrived back here from Laos by air this
evening after attending the First Ministerial Meeting on Cooperation Project
of Ganga-Mekhong-Thuwunna Bumi held in Vientiane, Laos from 10 to 12
November. They were welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister
for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Laotian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Ly Bounkham
and officials of the ministries.

Delegations arrive to attend 24th HONLEA

Yangon, 13 Nov- Leaders and members of de-legations from INTERPOL, UNDP,
Vietnam, New Zealand, Hong Kong Special Administration Region, Australia,
Malaysia, Singapore, Macau, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Pakistan, Fiji,
Azerbaijan, Indonesia and the Philippines arrived here by air today to attend
the 24th Meeting for Asian and Pacific regional national Anti-Drug
Eradication Leaders (HONLEA). They were welcomed at Yangon International
Airport by officials of Myanmar Police Force.

Myanmar delegation arrives back from Vietnam

Yangon, 13 Nov-Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Immigration and
Population U Maung Aung arrived back here by air this evening after joining
study visit on collecting census and population sponsored by UNFPA in Hanoi
from 5 to 10 November. They were welcomed back at Yangon International
Airport by Deputy Director-General U Zaw Tun of Immigration and National
Registration Department, Deputy Director-General U Myo Min and directors of
Population Department and family members of the delegates. Members of the
delegation Director-General Col Tin Yi of Population Department, Directors U
Aung Naing and Daw Khin May Aung also arrived back on the same flight.

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( 8 )  Yangon IM-2 announces results

Yangon, 13 Nov- Yangon Institute of Medicine-2 announced results of the
examinations of the first year MMedSc (Pharmacology), 2nd MBBS (11/99)
(Supplementary) and 3rd MBBS (11/99) (Supplementary) held in October and
November 2000.

Myanma Posts and Telecommunications opens courses


Yangon, 13 Nov-BWSD Engineering Course, Satellite Communication Theory
Course, Facsimile Operator Training Course and Postal Supervisor Course were
opened at the Communications and Postal Training Centre of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs this
morning with an address by Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs
Brig-Gen Win Tin. Also present were the director-general of Directorate of
Telecommunications, the general manager of MPT and head of departments, the
principal of CPTC, course instructors and trainees.

The minister said, information and communication technology is developing
rapidly with the passage of time and it has influences on education, economy
and social matters. In the BWSD Engineering Course, subjects on digital
electronic exchanges used in local and international communications will be
taught. In the Satellite Communication Theory Course, satellite communication
technology will be lectured to enable the staff to systematically maintain
satellite communication devices.

In Facsimile Operator Training Course, theory and practical lectures will be
given to the trainees for skilful operation and maintenance of facsimiles. In
Postal Supervisor Course, subjects on supervisory will be taught because it
is very important for the staff to be skilful in performing duties for
systematic development of postal communication sector. Altogether 37 trainees
are attending the courses.

Basic Printing Course No 2/2000 opens


Yangon, 13 Nov- A ceremony to open the Basic Printing Course No 2/2000,
organized by Printing and Publishing Enterprise, was held at GTC Press in
Aung Sanmyo, Insein Township, this morning, with an address by Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung. Also present on the occasion were Deputy
Ministers Brig-Gen Aung Thein and U Thein Sein, Director-General U Khin Maung
Htay of Myanma Radio and Television, Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and
Periodicals Enterprise, Managing Director Col Myint Thein of PPE, advisers to
the ministry, officials and trainees. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung gave an
opening address. Altogether 28 trainees 18 from Information and Public
Relations Department and 10 from NPE are attending the 8-week course. After
the ceremony, the minister inspected the GTC Press.


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( 9 )  26 members resign from Myinmu Township NLD

Yangon, 13 Nov-Twenty-six members resigned from the National League for
Democracy of Myinmu Township, Sagaing Division. Twenty-six members of Myinmu
Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending
letters of resignation to Myinmu Township Multiparty Democracy General
Election Commission Office and the party concerned on 11 February 2000 as
they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Swimming and Water-polo Championship opens

Yangon, 13 Nov-The opening ceremony of Commandeer-in-Chief of Defence
Service's Shield Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Swimming and Water-polo
Championship was opened at the swimming-pool of Ayeyawady Naval Regional
Command Headquarters this morning, with an opening address by Chief of Staff
(Navy) Capt Soe Thein. Also present on the occasion were Vice-Adjutant
General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Commander of Naval Dockyard Command Headquarters
Commodore Paw Tun, Acting Commander of Ayeyawady Naval Regional Command
Headquarters Capt Tha Hsan, Captain Naval Staff Capt Kyaw Tin Hla, Colonel
Air Staff Col Tin Win, senior military officers, other ranks and athletes.
After the opening ceremony, swimming contests were held and the championship
will continue up to 17 November.


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WEATHER REPORT

TODAY

Forcast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 14th November  2000:
Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%.


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