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Secretary-l attends Htidaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremonies of pagodas in Shwedaung
Secretary-2 inspects No 1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Training School In Hmawby
Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate (Yangon) observed
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, well-wishers donate provisions to monasteries in Hmawby
Secretary-2 inspects tax-free vegetable, meat and fish markets
Secretary-3 meets officials of Shan State (North) and Kachin
Minister for Commerce meets foreign guests
Special Repporter's report highly biased against Myanmar and as derogatory as previous reports
Minister inspects construction of hospitals, buildings in Mandalay, PyinOoLwin
Get-together of Myanmar and Japanese youth organized
Deputy minister inspects construction of Hanthawady International Airport
Minister for Sports meets national football team
12 Myeik NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Secretary-l attends Htidaw and Seinbudaw hoisting ceremonies of pagodas in Shwedaung
YANGON, 1 April-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
accompanied by ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council and departmental heads, left here by air this morning and arrived at Pyay at 8.10 am.
Secretary- Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed by Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Tin Aye and senior Tatmadaw officers, departmental heads of Bago Division (West Branch) and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye left Pyay and arrived at Kyeethe in Shwedaung Township. They were welcomed by Chairman of Pyay District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Khin Win and members, departmental officials, members of USDA, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Fire Brigade and local people.
Present also were member of Central Working Committee of the Sangha Ovadacariya of Tipitaka dhara Selection Board Agga Maha Akyaw Agga Maha Pandita Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Aggavamsa and members of the Sangha, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye. ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, members of District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental heads, guests, members of religious associations and local residents.
Agga Maha Akyaw Agga Maha Pandita Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Aggavamsa administered the Nine Precepts. Then, members of the Sangha recited the Parittas. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw to Chankyikyaung Sayadaw U Khemasara for Lawkayadana Pagoda.
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and ministers and deputy ministers presented Hngetmyatnadaw,
Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw, Hintha figure and Shwepankhaing to Chankyikyaung Sayadaw U Khemasara for the Pagodas.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and ministers presented offertories to Sayadaws. Agga Maha Kyaw Agga Maha Pandita Presiding Sayadaw of Shwedaung Gandayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Aggavamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Then, the conveying ceremony of Htidaws and Seinbudaws for Lawkayadana, Aungmyin Chantha, Yadana Muni Htutkhaung and Shwemyintha pagodas was held.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt conveyed Seinbudaw, Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Hngetmyatnadaw, Minister U Aung Khin Hintha figure, Col San Maung Shwepankhaing, Lt-Col San Pwint Hsatthaphu for Lawkayadana pagoda.
Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung conveyed Seinbudaw;Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe
Hngetmyatnadaw, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein ,Hintha figure for Aungmyin Chantha Pagoda. Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa conveyed Seinbudaw; Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo, Hngetmyatnadaw; Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung ,Hintha figure for Yadana Muni Htutkhaung Pagoda.
Minister U Thaung conveyed Seinbudaw; Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung,
Hngetmyatnadaw; Lt-Col Hla Htay Win , Hintha figure for Shwemyintha Pagoda.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers, deputy ministers and party conveyed the Seinbudaws,
Hngetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures, Shwepankhaing and religious objects to decorated float and
sprinkled scented water on them. Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers, deputy ministers and party hoisted Seinbudaws, Hngetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures and Shwepankhaing atop the pagodas.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hoisted Seinbudaw atop the Lawkayadana pagoda and sprinkled scented water. At the same time, ministers hoisted Seinbudaws, Hnetmyatnadaws, Hintha figures,
Shwepankhaing atop the pagodas.
Later, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt performed the ritual of golden and silver showers. Then, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha consecrated Lawka Yadana, Aungmyin Chanthaya, Yadanamuni Htutkhaung and Shwemyintha pagodas. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and family presented a Tagundaing to he posted in the precinct of the Kyeethelayhtut Sayadaw's Sasanika buildings to Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye.
Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid homage to ancient Sinkoesi Buddha Image being kept
temporarily in the Sankyaungdaw on the precinct.The Secretary-l and party later visited Kyeethelayhtut Pitakattaw Maha Museum where they observed belongings of Kyeethelayhtut Sayadaw, treatises and Parabaiks written by the Sayadaw.
He gave instructions on preservation and publishing of treatises written by the Sayadaw. The
Secretary-l also presented offertories to Ywathakyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ponnya of Shwedaung Township. The Secretary-l went to Kyeethe Basic Education High School where he heard reports administrative, economic, social conditions and development tasks for the region presented by the Chairman of Village-tract Peace and Development Council.
Headmaster U Tin Myint of the school also reported on teaching, learning and school repair and
officials concerned on development tasks for the region.
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye's supplementary report then followed. In giving instructions, the
Secretary-1 said he and his party were there to hoist Shwehtidaws and Seinphudaws atop the pagodas on the religious grounds of the famous Kyeethelayhtut Sayadaw.
As Kyeethe is a town in which agriculture is thriving and locals are to make efforts for development of the region through cultivating and producing various crops including rice and beans and pulses, he
said. The government will provide necessary assistance for all sectors, he went on to say.. Afterwards, the Secretary1 inspected school building under construction.
The Secretary-l then visited the weaving industries of U Thein Myint and Daw Saw Kyi and U Aung
Hmin and Daw Tin Hla on Shantan 4th Street, Kyeethe Village-tract, Shwedaung Township and also inspected the station hospital there.
The Secretary-1 also went to historic Shwebontha Muni Pagoda in Padaung Township, Pyay District, where he was welcomed by officials and USDA and MMCWA members.
After paying homage to the pagoda, the Secretary-l made donations for the pagoda. The Secretary-l and party next arrived at Yadana Manaung Tawyakyaung in Khittaya Myothit, Pyay, where they paid obeisance to Padana Nayaka Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamajotika Kaba Shweyinaye Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijjabala and received the Five Precepts from him. The Secretary-l presented Seinbudaw to be hoisted atop Maha Shwemyinmo Sulamani Datpaungsu Pagoda to the Sayadaw. He also presented offertories to the Sayadaw. The Secretary-l and party arrived back here in the evening.
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(2) Secretary-2 inspects No 1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Training School in Hmawby
YANGON, 1 April-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo, accompanied by Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint and senior military officers, arrived at No 1 Tatmadaw Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Training School in Hmawby by this morning.
The Secretary-2 said the training school was opened for Tatmadaw members to undertaken agriculture and livestock breeding.
The Secretary-2 inspected fish breeding, cultivation of summer and cashew, poultry farms, vegetable
cultivation, plantation of seasonal crops and the sapling shop.
The Secretary-2 and party went to Myanma Rice Research Division of Myanma Agriculture Service, where they were welcomed by General Manager of MAS Dr Min Aung and officials. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported on arrangements for production of hybrid paddy in 1999-2000, objectives of Myanma Rice Research Division, research work, local production and import of hybrid paddy, and Dr Min Aung on production techniques of hybrid paddy.
The Secretary-2 called for conducting effective research work and gave instructions. The Secretary-2 inspected reproduction of paddy by Myanma Rice Research Division, pilot production of hybrid paddy in cooperation with MAS and Marubeni Corporation of Japan and paddy plantations. The Secretary-2 inspected plantations in Myanma Rice Research Division.

(3) Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate (Yangon) observed
YANGON, 1 April-The Seventh Youth Apostolate Day of Youth Apostolate (Yangon) was observed at Strand Hotel this evening, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present were Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, officials, guests and youths of Yangon Youth Apostolate No 25.
The Secretary-2 and party were welcomed by Youth Chaplain Father Edwin David and youths. Vice-Chairperson of Youth Apostolate Ma Si Si Lyakamlam Cin blessed the gathering. Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun, Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin and Adviser U Arnt Maung spoke on the occasion. Yangon Youth Apostolate sang hymns and Youth Chaplain Father Edwin David spoke words of thanks.
His Grace Archbishop Gabrial Thohey Mahn Gaby and Youth Chaplain Father Edwin David blessed the gathering. The Catholic youths also sang hymns.
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(4) Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, well-wishers donate provisions to monasteries in Hmawby
YANGON, 1 April-A ceremony to donate provisions to three monasteries by Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members and wellwishers was held at The-in-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik in Hmawby Township this morning.
Three monasteries are Thein-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik, Koelonklwin Dhammayon Sarthintaik and Sasana Wunhsaung Kyaungtaik.
It was attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Minister for I.livestock and Fisheries Brig Gen Maung Maung Thein, heads of departments and well-wishers.
Congregation received the Eight Precepts from State Ovadacariya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tikkhapmdita. The Secretary-2 and officials presented offertories to the Sayadaws.
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) members, Yangon Division Peace and Development Committee,
Yangon City Development committee, Yangon North District and Hmawby Township Peace and
Development Councils donated provisions;Myanma Marine Chemical Products Enterprise and Pyisone Salt Industry ,iodized salt and soft salt used for oral cleaning; Traditional Medicine Department and Yokepyo Medical Hall , traditional medicines; U Hla Htay-Daw Tin Nwe Oo of Hmancho Medical Hall ,medicines; U Tun Shwe-Daw Thin Thin Swe of Tun Shwe Wa Medical Hall, ointment ,and other well-wishers, provisions and offertories to the Sayadaws. Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Officiating Col Air Staff Lt-Col Tin Win and officials presented offertories to the Sayadaws.
State Peace and Development Council, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation donated K 110,000, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council K 55,000, Yangon,North District and Hmawby Township Peace and Development Councils K 22,000, YCDC K 110,000,Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs K 55,000, Ministry of Forestry K 110,000, Thiha Suddharnma Manijotadhara U Tin Win Daw San San Win of KN Co K 50,000 and other. wellwishers K 102,000 to Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, the deputy ministers and Rear-Admiral Kyi Min.
Director of People's Militia and Frontier Forces Col Than Maung and Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun supplicated on religious matters. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita of Hmawby The-in-gu Vipassana Kamahtan Kyaungtaik delivered a sermon. The Secretary-2 and party went to Hnawgon Village and inspected vegetable patch of Township General Administration Department and plantation of Township Union Solidarity and Development Association. The Secretary-2 fulfilled the requirements for sales of vegetable and fish and meat in tax-free market opened in Tamway and Kamayut Townships.

(5) Secretary-2 inspects tax-free vegetable, meat and fish markets
YANGON, 1 April- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected the tax-free markets of vegetable, fish and meat producers opened by Yangon City Development Committee this morning.
The Secretary-2 arrived at the tax-free market of vegetable, fish and meat producers on Hanthawady Street in Kamaryut Township at 7.20 1 am. The Secretary-2 inspected vegetable, fish and meat shops at the market. The Secretary-2 cordially conversed with buyers and shopkeepers, and attended to their requirements. Then, the Secretary-2 and party proceeded to the tax-free 1 market of vegetable, fish and meat producers a Kyaikkasan Street in Tamway Township.
On arrival there, they were welcomed by Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and officials of YCDC. The Secretary-2 cordially conversed with buyers and shopkeepers and inspected the shops. Beginning yesterday, YCDC opened the tax-free markets of vegetable, fish and meat producers on Hanthawady Street, Kamaryut Township, Yangon West District, and on Kyaikkasan Street, Tamway Township, Yangon East District. As of 2 April, prawn, fish or shrimp paste and dried fish will also be sold at reasonable prices at the tax-free markets.Anyone can sell vegetables, fish and meat at these markets.
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(6) Secretary-3 meets officials of Shan State (North) and Kachin
YANGON, 1 April- Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint,
accompanied by Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn
Myint, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads and officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft on 28 March afternoon and arrived at Lashio, Shan State (North) at 3.45 pm.
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council (North) Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San Thein, Col Myint Hlaing of Hsenwi Station, Shan State level departmental officials, commanding officers of Lashio Station and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.
Then, Secretary-3 Lt Gen Win Myint and party together with Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo left there for Mongyai and arrived at Mongyai at 4.40 pm.
They were welcomed by Brig-Gen Soe Htay, Officiating Tactical Operations Commander Lt-Col Khin Maung Myint, national race leader of Special Region No 3 U Lwe Maung, Shan State level departmental officials, Secretary of Shan State(North) USDA U Tin Ohn, members of Mongyai Township USDA.
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party went to Pyithaya Hsutaungpyi Pagoda where enshrinement
and central pivot erecting ceremony of the pagoda to be held.
Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo reported to the Secretary-3 on construction of the pagoda and work programme for the ceremony. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint attended to their needs and paid obeisance to the relics.
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party met members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and paid
homage to Maha Myat Muni. Vice-Chairman of Pagoda Board of Trustees U Kyaw Lwin accepted the donations.
Afterwards, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party spent the night at Mongyai Station. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party left Mongyai for Myitkyina by Tatmadaw flight. They arrived at Myitkyina Air Force Base at 3 pm. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and party, accompanied by Commander Maj- Gen Kyaw Win, left there for Putao and arrived at Putao at 5pm. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint met Kachin State, District and Township level departmental officials at Khakaborazi Yeiktha in Putao Township on 30 April morning.
In his address, the Secretary-3 said that the purpose of his tour of Putao is to attend to requirements for implementation of instructions on regional development given by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and party during his recent visit to Putao. Present were member of State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, and Departmental officials. Previously, Putao region had to rely on airways. Now, as a result of completion of Myitkyina-Putao Motor Road, Putao can be reached by car in so short a time. Putao region produces fruits which other regions do not Now, these fruits can be sent to various markets through Myitkyina With the improvement of transport, regional development will be achieved.
Development of a region depends on performance of regional authorities. Regional authorities and
departmental officials need to work hard with a sense of patriotism.
In Myanmar, Theravada Buddhism has been flourishing for long, and there are pagodas and stupas the length and breadth of Myanmar. With the passage of time, some pagodas and stupas collapsed. These pagodas are being restored by the Government and well-wishers, and the restoration of many pagodas has been completed in the entire nation.
The Secretary-3 then spoke of restoration of Kaunghmulon Pagoda on Malikha River in Machambaw Township, Putao District.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win reported on tasks being carried out in Kachin State. Then, the Secretary-3 and party went to Kaunghmulon Pagoda. The Secretary-3, the commander and ministers offered alms to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha led by member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of Wuntho Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Silavamsa.
The Secretary-3 also made a donation to Yahantataung Pagoda. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silavamsa
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
The Secretary-3 supplicated on restoration of Kaunghmulon Pagoda. The Secretary-3, the commander, ministers and party inspected the pagoda. The Secretary-3 and party went back to Khakaborazi Yeiktha in Putao Station. The Secretary- 3 and party went to Putao Airport and left for Myitkyina Air Base by Tatmadaw aircraft.
At Myitkyina Air Base, the Secretary-3 met with jade entrepreneurs, who reported on the condition of jade mining. Minister Brig-Gen Ohn Myint and Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win gave additional reports.
The Secretary-3 spoke of the purpose of his meeting with jade entrepreneurs, and urged all to do
business in accord with laws and rules and regulations laid down by the Ministry of Mines. He added
that as regards economic reform. socialist economic system was abolished and market-oriented
economic system has been adopted.
The Secretary-3 called on all to contribute to efforts for emergence of a peaceful, modem and developed nation and to seek ways and means for boosting production.
The Secretary-3 and party spent the night at Malikha Yeiktha. They left Myitkyina Air Base on 31
March morning by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived back here at 8.35 am.
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(7) Myawady TV celebrates fifth anniversary
YANGON, 1 April - Myawady TV of Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit held its fifth anniversary in
conjunction with a prize distribution ceremony for outstanding service personnel in front of Myawady
TV Station in Hmawby this evening.
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint attended the ceremony and gave away prizes. Also present were Minister for Education U Than Aung, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, and officers and other ranks, course instructors, guests and artistes and vocalists.
The Secretary-3 made a speech. Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint presented prizes to outstanding officers, other ranks and personnel of Myawady TV Broadcasting Unit. Brig-Gen Aung Myint, Col Kyaw Myint and Lt-Col Thaung Aye presented gifts to artistes, vocalists and literati. Then, a dinner was hosted and Myawady TV music band entertained the guests.

(8) Special Rapporteur's report highly biased against Myanmar and as derogatory as previous reports
YANGON, 1 April-The following is the Press Release issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation of human rights in Myanmar submitted to 56th Session of the Commission on Human Rights on 30 March.
The Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights submitted his report on the situation of
human rights in Myanmar to the current 56th Session of the Commission on Human Rights on 30 March 2000.
The report of the Special Rapporteur is highly biased against Myanmar and as derogatory as its
previous reports. It is also conspicuous in that it did not mention any positive developments which
have taken place in the country in the intervening period since the latest report of the Rapporteur. It
also ignored the most important fact that the entire population of nearly 50 million Myanmar people are enjoying peace, stability and a better living condition for the first time in their life. Any objective
observer can testify to this.
As clearly acknowledged in the report the contents of the Report are entirely based on the information received by the Special Rapporteur from the elements outside of the country including armed insurgent groups who are fighting against the Union. These are also the elements, whose objective is to tarnish. the image of Myanmar and bring dishonour to the government and the people.
In view of the dubious character of the sources of information and, without the benefit of verifying
those sources, it is obvious that the report is not founded in fact.
Myanmar totally rejects the unfounded allegations contained in the report as well as the conclusions
and recommendations of the Special Rapporteur since they are biased, partial and politically motivated. They reflect the attempts to trivialize the positive, accentuate the negative and portray the image of Myanmar in an entirely negative light.
There is hardly any doubt that the report has been prepared with the sole intent to maliciously slander a member state to satisfy the demands of those who wish to exert undue pressure on the Union of Myanmar.
Myanmar will be steadfast in following its chosen path and will continue to pro mote and protect human rights in its endeavours to build a society where all the people of Myanmar can enjoy the fruits of economic development and social progress in an environment of peace and stability.
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(9) Minister inspects construction of hospitals, buildings in Mandalay, PyinOoLwin
YANGON, 1 April-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, accompanied by Director-General Dr Kyi Soe of Health Department, Deputy Directors-General Dr Maung Maung Win and Dr Hla Pe of Medical Science Department and Health Department, inspected Mandalay Institute of Nursing on 31 March.The minister met trainees of the Institute.
They supervised construction site of Institute of Dental Medicine and Mandalay Teaching Hospital
(300 bed). At Central Women's Hospital construction site, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint together with the minister and party looked into units of the hospital and attended to the needs of hospital.
The minister also inspected modern ambulances of National Blood Bank, Mandalay Children's Hospital and Amarapura Psychiatric Hospital.
At Zeebingyi Hospital (50-bed) in PyinOoLwin, the minister and party together with Commandant of
Central Police Training Unit Police Brig-Gen Win Myaing. Rector of Central Institute of Civil Service Col Aung Hsan Win and the Principal of Central Fire Services Training School inspected the hospital.
They also inspected construction of buildings of Medical Research Department (Upper Myanmar).

(10) Get-together of Myanmar and Japanese youth organized
YANGON, 1 April-Get-together of supervisory members, member Mr Yoshimichi Masue of Asia-Pacific Children Convention APCC, Fukuoka, Japan, basic education level youth students of Fukuoka, Japan and Myanmar youth students was held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall, on Pyay Road this afternoon. Present were Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Ministers for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and U Myo Nyunt, Director-General U Bo Win of Education Planning and Training Department, Directors-general and Chairmen of Directorate and Organizations, Deputy Directors-General. members of APCC,
Japanese youth students, Myanmar supervisor headmasters and headmistresses who attended the
convention, Myanmar students who looked after Japanese youth students and families.
At the function the dinner was served. Then the basic education students of Yangon Division
performed Myanmar orchestra music, song of the snow capital of Japan, damsel group dance, As Long as the World Last music opera, 'dual dance of U Sein Gatone and Aung Bala and dances of water festival. Minister U Than Aung presented gifts and flower baskets to members of APCC, Japanese Youth and' Myanmar students performers in honour of them.
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(11) Deputy minister inspects construction of Hanthawady International Airport
YANGON l Aril-Accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung of Civil Aviation Department and officials, Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint this morning arrived at the office of Hanthawady International Airport Construction Project where he was welcomed by officials concerned.
In the briefing hall, project Superintending Engineer U San Lwin and officials reported on work being
carried out to the deputy minister who attended to their needs.
Then, the deputy minister and party inspected progress of earth work, cashew plantation close to the
airport and the deputy minister gave instructions on timely completion of work and minimizing loss and wastage.
Afterwards the deputy minister and party arrived at the supervisory office of staff welfare plantations of Myanma Shipyard and Inland Water Transport near the Yangon-Bago Road.
Officials reported to the deputy minister on cultivation and harvesting of summer paddy and monsoon paddy.

(12) Minister for Sports meets national football team
YANGON, 1 April- Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint met the national football team that will be taking part in Group 6 qualifiers of Asian Cup Championship, at the National Indoor Stadium-l this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Secretary of MOC Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department Col Thaung Htaik, captain of the team, officials, Maj Nay Soe, team manager, U Aye Maung, coach, and coach assistants, and Mr David Booth, technical adviser. Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint spoke on the occasion. Col Thaung Htaik and Coach U Aye Maung explained preparations of the team for the qualifiers.
Team captain Than Toe Aung reported on spirit and concept of the team.
The national team comprises Col Thaung Htaik, leader of the team, Maj Nay Soe, manager, Dr Thein Nyunt, medical officer, U Aye Maung, chief coach, U Nyan Win and U Kyaw Tint, coach assistants, Mr David Booth, technical adviser, and players Aung Aung Oo, Min Thu, Min Min Aung, Min Zaw Oo, Zaw Lin Tun, Hwet Za Kam, Than Wai, Soe Myat Min, Tint Zaw, Aung Kyaw Moe, Maung Maung Gyi, Zaw Htaik, Myo Myint Htwe, Nay Thu Hlaing, Than Toe Aung, Myo Hlaing Win and Tin Htwe.
The qualifiers take place in Seoul, South Korea, from 3 to 9 April. Myanmar meets Mongolia on 5 April, Laos on 7 April and South Korea on 9 April.
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(13) 12 Myeik NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 1 April-Twelve members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Myeik
Township, Taninthayi Division.
Twelve members of Myeik Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their own accord, resigned by
sending letters of resignation to Myeik Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-
commission and the party concerned on 24 January 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

(14) WEATHER
Maximum temperature on 31-3-2000 was 36.7°C (98°F)
Minimum temperature on 1-4-2000 was 25.0°C (77°F)

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