THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Thursday,   29  June  2000)

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  1. Political, economic, social, national defence strength required in building a peaceful, stable, modern developed nation USDA courses trained over 7.2  million youths in  the entire nation from 1994 to 2000
  2. WHO Report on Myanmar health care services unfair 29th meeting of National Health Committeeheld
  3. Secretary-l inspects arrangements for display of exhibits at in Six Buddhist Synod Museum
  4. Well-wishers present donations for community welfare service
  5. Ministry of Health totally rejects  WHO's World Health Report 2000 Will proceed on chosen path for benefit of all citizens
  6. Deputy PM receives Netherlands  Ambassador
  7. Minister receives Chinese visitors
  8. Minister meets Japanese visitors
  9. National Convention Convening Commission meets
  10. Attorney-General tours Drug Education Exhibition
  11. International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Council meets
  12. Drug possessor gets 5 and 7 years
  13. Voters of Thazi Township unanimously petition for dissolving pessimist NLD
  14. 42 Sagaing Township NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Political, economic, social, national defence strength required in building a peaceful, stable, modern developed nation USDA courses trained over 7.2  million youths in  the entire nation from 1994 to 2000

YANGON, 28 June -Union Solidity and Development Association Executives' Special Refresher Course No 5,  USDA Executives' Management Course No 22 and Intentional Relations Course No S opened with a  ceremony in Pyidaungsu Hall of Central Public Rogations Unit in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, at 9  am today, addressed by Patron of USDA Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council  Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.

Also present on the occasion were Patron of USDA Vie-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander- in Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye,  Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo,  Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint members of  the deputy ministers, senior military officers,
directors general and  managing directors of departments and enterprises, specially invited guests, Course In-Charge Lt-Col Myo  Myint, course supervisors and trainees. Senior General Than Shwe said the present courses are the first to  be opened by the central level after the successful conducting of various courses by USDA at different levels  at the respective regions in the previous summer to train and nurture the youths.

In conclusion, the Senior General urged the trainees to strive to gain the ability to be able to safeguard the  independence and sovereignty in any situation, the ability to assess the internal and international situations  and the qualification to see and remove the destructive acts which may lead to weakening the national  strength. The Senior General cordially greeted the trainees. He enjoyed lunch together with the trainees.

Excerpts from Senior General Than Shwe's address
 

 -Continuous flourishing of the national political outlook will lead to possessing of loyalty to the national the  people and the ability to strive for amity and unity and peace and stability.
 -It is establishing industrial zones and building industries to boost national industrial output.

 -The 120-mile long Monywa-Yogi-Kalewa Road will help develop over 60 inaccessible villages along it.

 -Self-reliant efforts should be made to pave own way for uplifting the national economic strength.

 -The economic growth will strengthen the political, social and national defence sectors.

 -In the process of globalization, which is the result of technological advancement, it is more required to
safeguard Myanmars' national character and family values.

 -All should defend the nation with strong national political might, economic might and social might.
 

(2)  WHO Report on Myanmar health care services unfair 29th meeting of National Health Committee held

YANGON, 28 June-The 29th meeting of National Health Committee was held at the Ministry of Health this  afternoon, attended by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

The Secretary- 1 said Myanmar has been actively participating in the movements of international organizations as a member of the world community and projects and movements of the World Health Organization.

Whenever 'he met WHO officials, regional directors and resident representatives, they expressed satisfaction  of Myanmar's active participation in the WHO activities, he said.

Most surprisingly, how ever, statements that discredited Myanmar were reported in the WHO report published  in June 2000, ignoring Myanmar's cooperation and active participation in the health sector.

Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo and Director-General of Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe reported on implementation of resolutions of the previous meeting, measures undertaken for ensuring equitable health care services in Yangon and Mandalay, uplifting of health education  and arrangements for holding of a national level seminar on food. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo reported on  response to 2000 WHO Report and the ministry's response to false review on Myanmar.

Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo and departmental officials reported on attendance of the 5th ASEAN Health  Ministers' meeting and senior officials' meeting, study of medical education in Singapore, measures for  production of vaccines for hepatitis B and production of medicines by national entrepreneurs.

Director-General Dr Kyi Soe reported on resolutions for approval. The Secretary-l took part in the discussions. The Secretary-l and party inspected the sample of medicines produced by local entrepreneurs..

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(3) Secretary-l inspects arrangements for display of exhibits at in Six Buddhist Synod Museum

YANGON, 28 June-The Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at the Sixth Buddhist  Synod Museum on Kaba Aye Hill at 5.10 pm.

Secretary- I Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed there by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin,  Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, the departmental heads and officials.

Then, the Secretary-l inspected documentary paintings and statues from First to Sixth Buddhist Synods, the  documentary photos of Sayadaws who took part in the Sixth Buddhist Synod and statues, documentaries,  books, badges of the Sixth Buddhist Synod and historic articles with seals of Sixth Buddhist Synod, and gave  instructions to officials and left there in the evening.

(4) Well-wishers present donations for community welfare service

YANGON, 28 June-Wellwishers presented donations for use in community welfare services undertaken by  Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise at the City Hall this afternoon, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

The Secretary-2 thanked the well-wishers. Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun  spoke. The Secretary-2 and the ministers accepted the donations. Officials and well-wishers presented  donations for Mary Chapman School for the Deaf and Dumb, Insein Khawe-gyan School for the Insein,  Khawe-gyan dine School for the Blind and Training School for Disabled to respective school heads.  Well-wishers also presented donations for Orphanage of Social Welfare Department to
Minister Maj-Gen  Sein Htwa. The Secretary-2 cordially greeted well-wishers.

(5)  Ministry of Health totally rejects WHO's World Health Report 2000 Will proceed on chosen path for benefit of all citizens

YANGON, 28 June-The following is the Press Release issued by-the Ministry of Health today:

The Ministry of Health has learnt with deep regret that the WHO, in The World Health Report 2000 issued in  Geneva on 21 June 2000, ranks Myanmar near the bottom of the list notwithstanding the significant gains  made by the Myanmar health system in recent years. The Ministry finds it highly objectionable that unreliable  methods have been employed to arrive at the assessment. Myanmar is aggrieved that its unrelenting efforts  to improve health system performance have not been given the recognition it deserves but instead  discredited. The report is an egregious misrepresentation of the
overall health system performance of  Myanmar. In the circumstance, the Ministry of Health finds the report totally unacceptable.

 - Myanmar has for long been cooperating with the World Health Organization and has worked in concert with  the organization in implementing projects. The WHO should work fairly and equitably together with all its  members and should consult pertinent data compiled by experts concerned in assessing the health system  performance of a particular country.

The report in question claims to have based its conclusion on small scale surveys and key informants. These compilations are biased deviations from the pertinent data published by the Government and are found to be unacceptable.

The terms of responsiveness of the health system in the report are based on subjective data and assessment. It is tantamount to an insult to the entire patriotic health personnel who are dedicated and are  providing health care. The Ministry totally refutes the assessment.

Moreover, the indicators are found to be erroneous and do not stand the test. That Myanmar's health performance is assessed to be worse than that of failed states is totally biased.

Therefore, the Ministry of Health totally rejects the WHO's World Health Report 2000. Regardless of whoever  resorts to whatever criticism, the Ministry will proceed on its chosen path of implementing all aspects of  modern health services for the benefit of all citizens.

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(6) Deputy PM receives Netherlands Ambassador

YANGON, 28 June-On behalf of the chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, Deputy Prime  Minister Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin received Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Myanmar Ms Maria  Laetitia Alice Crispiniana Van Den Assum who had completed her tour of duty in Myanmar and whose office  was based in Bangkok at the guest house of the Ministry of Defence this afternoon.

Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Director-General of Department for  Myanmar Missions Abroad U Thet Win.

(7)  Minister receives Chinese visitors

YANGON, 28 June-Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung received Chairman of China National Building  Materials Equipment Corporation of People's Republic of China Mr. Lian Jisan and party at office this  afternoon.

Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Industry-l Brig-Gen Kyaw Win and the directors-generals  and managing directors of the departments and enterprises.

(8) Minister meets Japanese visitors

YANGON, 28 June: Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein met Adviser to the Board of  Directors of Sumitomo Corporation of Japan Mr T Nishida and party at his office this afternoon.

They discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation.

Also present at the call was Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung

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(9) National Convention Convening Commission meets

YANGON, 28 June-National Convention Convening Commission held  meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC  Office at 2 pm today.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and Vice-Chairman Brig- Gen Pyi Sone and commission members.

National Convention Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters relating to National Convention. Members of National Convention Convening  Commission took part in the discussions.

Afterwards, the meeting ended with concluding remarks by Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.

(10) Attorney-General tours Drug Education Exhibition

YANGON, . 28 June-In commemoration of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking National-level Drug Education Exhibition continued for the third day at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road at 9 am today.

Among the visitors were Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Director-General of Attorney-General' s Office Dr Tun Shin, the deputy director-general, directors, deputy  directors, law officers from states and divisions, Law Officer of Yangon Division U Han Nyunt, the head of  office and division/district township law officers totalling 80 persons.

The Attorney-General and party observed central booth, booth on anti-drug operations from the time of

Myanmar kings to 1998 and endeavours for eradication of narcotic drugs in the time of the Tatmadaw government, and Director of International Relations Department of Myanmar Police Force Police Col Sit Aye  conducted round the exhibition.

Then, Attorney General U Tha Tun wrote in the suggestions book and left there at 11.30 am.

(11) International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Council meets

YANGON, 28 June -International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University council held its 1/2000 meeting  at the central hall of ITBMU on Dhammapala Hill this afternoon.  members of ITBMU Council. Chairman of  ITBMU Council Minister U Aung Khin supplicated on religious matters. Next, Director General U Sann Lwin  reported on minutes of the previous meeting 2199 and work done, number of
lecturer Sayadaws and  syllabus of various courses for approval. The Rector Sayadaw delivered an ovadakatha. The meeting ended  with the concluding supplication by Minister U Aung Khin.

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(12)  Drug possessor gets 5 and 7 years

YANGON, 28 June Member of Thuwunna Police Force, acting on information, searched the house of No  71/Ka, Aung Theikdi Dhammaryon Street, Bwamyint Ward, Thingangyun Township on 19 February 1999.

The authorities arrested Tun Hla. 29. son of U Hla Shein together with 0.0007 kilo of marijuana in the house.  On 12 May 2000, He was sentenced by Thingangyun Township Court to five years' imprisonment under  Section 15 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law and seven years' imprisonment under  Section 16 (C) of the law to separately.

(13) Voters of Thazi Township unanimously petition for dissolving pessimist NLD

YANGON, 28 June The voters from Thazi Township, Mandalay Division, expressed no support for pessimist  National League for Democracy and petitioned for dissolving it at two venues--Pauktaw Village on 4 May and  Hlinetet Village on 5 May.

A total of 1,079 people from Pauktaw, Inywa and Sinwin Villages rallied at Pauktaw Village-tract.

On behalf of attendance, U Kyaw Kyaw of Inywa Village expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. U Myint Thein of Pauktaw Village, U Nyo Hla of Inywa Village and U Than Nyunt of  Sinwin village presented petitions signed by the people to Secretary of Township Multi party Democracy  General Election Subcommission U Nyi Nyi. A similar rally was attended by 5,958 people
from Hlinetet,  Okehpo and Kyarbetkon Villages at Hlinetet Village- tract.

On behalf of the people, U Khin Maung Aye of Kyarbetkon Village expressed no support for pessimist NLD  and petitioned for dissolving it. U Hla Tint of Hlinetet Village, U Myo Kyi of Okehpo Village and U Maung Lwin  of Kyarbetkon Village Presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Aye  Myint.

There are 106,502 people who can vote in Thazi Township. The number of people who expressed no support for NLD and signed petition for dissolving it is 104,699 people or 98.3 percent,.

(14) 42 Sagaing Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 28 June: Forty-two members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Sagaing Township, Sagaing Division.

Forty-two members of Sagaing Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending  letters of resignation to Sagaing Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the  party concerned on 1 February 2000,  as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

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WEATHER REPORT
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Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 29th, June 2000: One or two rains or rain showers. Degree of  certainty is 80%.
 

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