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  1. Foreign Heads of State and Government send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe
  2. Secretary-1 attends meeting on observance of 53rd Anniversary Union Day
  3. Multi-media teaching centres, related facilities being introduced to make students more media-conscious
  4. UDNR founded for national youths of border areas to have access to institutions of higher learning
  5. Foundation laid to build Kyaukpadaung Sasana Beikman
  6. Kachin State observes 52nd Anniversary Independence Day
  7. 52nd Anniversary Independence Day observed in Shan State (South)
  8. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe visits nursery market festival
  9. Kayin New Year Day observed
  10. 17 members resign from Yangon Division NLD of own accord
  11. WEATHER
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(1) Foreign Heads of State and Government send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe

The following are massages of felicitations from foreign Heads of State and Government to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, on the occasion of the 52nd Anniversary Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar.

From His Majesty King Birendra of Nepal:
 

"On the happy occasion of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar on behalf of the people and the Government of Nepal and on our own we extend to Your Excellency our cordial felicitations and best wishes for Your Excellency's personal health and happiness and for the progress and prosperity of the People of Myanmar. We are confident that friendly relations between our two countries will grow further in the years to come."


From HE Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan:
 

"Excellency,
I have great pleasure in conveying to Your Excellency our felicitations on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar.

Pakistan and Myanmar have continued to enjoy friendly and cooperative relations and I am confident that these mutually advantageous and happy ties convey my best wishes for Your Excellency's well being, health and happiness and for the ever-growing progress and prosperity of the of Myanmar.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration."

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(2) Secretary-1 attends meeting on observance of 53rd Anniversary Union Day

YANGON, 6 Jan - A meeting on observance of the 53rd Anniversary Union Day was held at the Office of Commander-in-Chief (Army) with Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt in attendance.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address at the meeting.

He said the 53rd Anniversary Union Day would be observed with the four objectives:

(1) For all the nationals to safeguard the national policy: non disintegration of the Union, non disintegration of national solidarity, and perpetuation of sovereignty,

(2) Perpetual flourishing of Union Spirit among the entire nationals,

(3) For all the nationals to strive in harmony and unison for the emergence of an enduring State Constitution leading to emergence of a new discipline-flourishing nation, and

(4) For all the nationals with national solidarity to ward off  the danger of distructionists from inside and outside the nation who are disturbing the State stability, peace and development.

Union Day is observed every year, and endeavours are being made to achieve better political and national essence year after year. All 135 national races have lived in unity like brothers and sisters in the Union of Myanmar since yore. The nationals have lived in unity in the land since Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, and historical documents firmly proves  that the land has become a Union since  the time King Anawrahta who built the First Myanmar Empire.

Attempts to break up the Union never occurred at any period throughout history of Myanmar countable by years in thousands. As the First Myanmar Empire became weak in strength, endeavours were made to build the Second Myanmar Empire.

Therefore, the Union system had not broken. The Union became more consolidated and powerful in the time of the State leaders who are qualified both physically and spiritually,

Although Myanmar fell under servitude due to weakness in national strength resulting from the power struggles in the court, the national leaders were able to launch anti-colonialist struggles with Union Spirit.

It has obviously been seen that national race leaders conducted anti-colonialist struggles.

Only after the nation had regained her independence, there emerged declining of Union Spirit because of the influence of evil legacy of colonialists who had driven a wedge between national races for over a century. The ill effects to efforts for developing the nation and its economy can be seen till now.

Thus, after the Government had assumed State duties, it made endeavours to firmly build national solidarity and as a result, nearly all the armed groups had returned to the legal fold and only one group still remained far from the legal fold due to the outside instigation.

Using destructionists neo-colonialists are making head-on confrontation with endeavours of the government in their attempts to put the nation back under their influence.

Relying on aliens, the destructionists without having any sympathy for the people are launching perpetration  to destroy national peace and stability and slow down the national development pace to cause sufferings to the people.

Especially they are attempting to sow discord and drive a wedge between national groups which have joined hands with the government in striving for national development. Today, perpetrations of the destructive group trying to destroy national solidarity and the Union have become more obvious. The government will not let the national solidarity and stability and firmness of the Union be destroyed again.

The Secretary-1 quoted Head of State Senior General Than Shwe as saying that today is the time to strive for vitalisation and flourishing of Union Spirit, and it is the duty of all the national races to always strive for flourishing and propagation of Union Spirit for perpetuation of the Union.

In conclusion, Secretary-1 urged all to strive in unison for success in realisation of the objectives of the 53rd Anniversary Union Day.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than explained arrangements for observance of the 53rd Anniversary Union Day and so did Director-General U Myint Thein of Pyithu Hluttaw Office.

The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the Secretary-1 .

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(3) Multimedia teaching centres, related facilities being introduced to make students more media-conscious

YANGON, 6 Jan - Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the opening of multi-media teaching centres of No 1 Basic Education High School in South Okkalapa Township and No 6 Basic Education Primary School in Kyauktada Township today.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the multimedia teaching centres .

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the altar room, the computer-aided instruction room; the computer application and e-mail room, the educational broadcasting service, the language lab, the painting room, the domestic and handicraft exhibition room and the music room.

Afterwards, a ceremony to mark the opening of the multimedia teaching centres was held in Thiri Yadana Hall of the school.

The Secretary-1 signed in the visitors' book.

Headmistress Daw Khin Than Yee reported on the multimedia teaching centres opened for all-round development of the students, and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees Dr Zaw Win Myat on efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centres with the assistance of well-wishers and arrangements for extension of the multimedia teaching centres.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said that it is heartening to see that the students are demonstrating their skills at the opening of the multimedia teaching centres and the teachers are training them systematically, and it is also encouraging for the development of human resources.

Efforts are being made for the development of various sectors without losing sight of the advancement of the world of today and keeping abreast with it.

For two years, education promotion programmes have been implemented for the well-rounded education of the students and uplift of education standard up to the international level, and due to active participation of the people, the education promotion programmes are making progress and taking shape.

In striving for modernization and development of a nation, the development of human resources is important, and for the emergence of human resources, schools play a fundamental role.

At present, efforts are being made to be able to open multimedia teaching centres at the schools with the aim of keeping abreast with the advancement of information-technology aided by electronic equipment.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to strive for emergence of worthy and stalwart sons and daughters.

The Secretary-1 also attended and addressed the opening of multimedia teaching centres of No 6 BEPS in Kyauktada Township; Headmistress Daw Nyunt Nyunt and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Shwe Yin formally opened the multimedia teaching centres.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the skill demonstration of the students at the reading and listening room, the computer room, the demonstrative media room, the altar room, the domestic science room, the painting room, the school health and nutritious food room and the music room.

Afterwards, a ceremony to mark the opening of the multimedia teaching centres was held at the school.

Headmistress Daw Nyunt Nyunt reported on the purpose of multimedia teaching centres, installation of teaching aids and arrangements for all-round development of the students, and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Shwe Yin on efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centres with the assistance of well-wishers and parents.

Next, the Secretary-1 accepted donations including K 245,700 donated by parents, K 100,000 by Chairman of the. School Board of Trustees U Shwe Yin, K 150,000 by Treasurer of School Health and Nutritions Development Association Daw Chwe Lan and K 1.068 million by the teachers and parents.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said at the primary school level in Kyauktada Township, No 6 BEPS is the fourth where the multimedia teaching centres have been opened.

The Secretary-1 lauded the efforts of the school boards of trustees, parents, teachers and regional authorities to open the multimedia teaching centres at the primary school level.

It is heartening to see the students' keen intellect, active behaviour, maintenance of discipline, good conduct, sense of cherishing traditional culture and observance of the environment.

The Secretary-1 also thanked teachers for giving systematic training to the students.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to strive in unity to continuously turn out intellectuals and intelligentsia necessary for the building of a peaceful, modern and developed nation.

(4) UDNR founded for national youths of border areas to have access to institutions of higher learning

YANGON, 6 Jan - A meeting was held this afternoon at Office of Commander-in-Chief (Army) to coordinate programmes for students of Regular Primary Teachership Course No 31 of University for Development of National Races to visit Yangon.

Addressing the meeting, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said although the conducting of an excursion to Yangon by students of primary teachership course of University for Development of National Races upon the conclusion of their course is an annual routine function, serious attention should be paid for the excursion to make sure that it is full of political essence.

At present, internal and external destructive elements are committing perpetration to break up the Union.

The government is endeavouring to further strengthen the spirit of national solidarity and Union Spirit for perpetuation of the Union.

The UDNR was founded with the aim of enabling national youths living in border areas to have access to institutions of higher learning and to take part in regional development tasks when they get back to their places and to ensure proportionate progress in all parts of the Union which contributes to promotion and propagation of the spirit of national solidarity and Union Spirit.

Arrangements should be made for the students to study and understand the all-round developments in farming and industrial sectors and the State's goodwill and sincere attitude toward the national people during their visit to the respective townships.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe will give guidance to the students during their Yangon tour; which should be kept in mind throughout their life.

Arrangements should be made to enable the students to pay serious attention to their excursion and to understand that they have the duty to strive with the spirit of national solidarity for perpetuation and progress of the Union while realizing the essence of the Union and the vitality of Union Spirit.

Chairman of Excursion Programme Management Work Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than explained programmes being made for students of Regular Primary Teachership Course No 31 to tour Yangon.

Officials of sub-work groups reported to the meeting on accomplishments sector wise.

The Secretary-1 gave suggestions.

Also present were ministers, chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office and heads of department.

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(5) Foundation laid to build Kyaukpadaung Sasana Beikman

YANGON 6 Jan - Foundation was laid yesterday morning in the compound of Myat Shwegu Pagoda to build Kyaukpadaung Sasana Beikman in Kyaukpadaung.

Present were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council , Director of Artillery and Armour, Commander of regional light infantry division, Tactical Operation Commander, officials, local authorities, members of various social associations, donors, local elders, local people and guests.

Donations were also presented at the ceremony.

(6) Kachin State observes 52nd Anniversary Independence Day

YANGON, 6 Jan - The 52nd Anniversary Independence Day of Kachin State was observed at Kachin State Peace and Development Council Office in Myitkyina on 4 January morning.

Present were Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Commander of Myitkyina Air Base , Deputy Commander and Tatmadaw officers, Secretary of Kachin State Peace and Development Council and members, members of Myitkina District and Township Peace and Development Councils, national race leaders of Kachin State Special Region 1 and 2, cultural troupe members, departmental officials, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross Society, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Nurse Training School, trainees of Education College and teachers, students and local residents.

Those present saluted the State Flag.

Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win read the message of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe.
 

(7) 52nd Anniversary Independence Day observed in Shan State (South)

YANGON, 6 Jan - Chairman of Shan State (South) Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo attended a ceremony to observe the 52nd Anniversary Independence Day of Shan State (South) at the sports ground in Taunggyi on 4 January morning.

Those present saluted the State Flag. Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo read the message of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe.

The commander and party then attended the ceremony to put roads back into service in Taunggyi at 8.45 am.

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(8) Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe visits nursery market festival

YANGON, 6 Jan - Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, and members of Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs and wives of ministers and deputy ministers visited the Nursery Market Festival at Palekyun in Myaypadaytha Garden in Bahan Township this morning.

They were welcomed by wife of Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation and wife and Deputy Minister and wife, Chairman of Leading Committee for the festival Managing Director of Myamna Agriculture Service, Secretary General Manager and committee members, managing directors, directors-general and their wives.

Officials conducted Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party went round the festival.

Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party visited the booths of the festival.

(9) Kayin New Year Day observed

YANGON, 6 Jan - Kayin New Year Day was observed at Maha Hsewingaba Arleinngahsint Kyaung in Yangon this morning under the sponsorship of the Kayin New Year Day Organizing Central Committee.

Present were patrons and executives of the central committee members of the respective subcommittees, Kayin nationals and guests.

Chairman of the central committee Prof. Saw Simon Tha presided over the ceremony.

Prof. Saw Simon Tha and Patron of the central committee Retired Lecturer of Yangon Technological University U Saw Baldwin Khaing Oo gave speeches.

The report of the Central Executive Committee was read by Joint Secretary Mahn Kyaw Nyunt.

Then, greetings were extended in Eastern Po, Western Po and Sakaw Kayin languages.

Prizes were presented to students outstanding in various fields.

(10) 17 members resign from Yangon Division NLD of own accord

YANGON, 6 Jan - The seventeen members of National League for Democracy resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Yangon Division.

The seventeen members included one member from Latha Township, one member from Botahtaung Township, one member from Kyauktada Township, eight members from Kyimyindine Township, one member from Hline Township, two members from Tamway Township and three members from Hlinethaya Township.

Seventeen members of Yangon Division National League for Democracy, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignations to Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commissions and the party concerned from 8 June 1999 to 2 January 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

(11) WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Jan 4-1-2000 was 34.0 0C (930F)
Minimum temperature on Jan 5-1-2000 was 18.7 0C (660F)

 

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