THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
(  Monday,  24  July 2000)

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  1. Myanmar cooperating with  other nations in order not to  remain isolated in globalization process
  2. Public confidence in traditional medicine grows day by day  Traditional medicine practitioners course No 2 concludes
  3. Secretary-1 inspects construction of Shweli Bridge (NgaO)
  4. Secretary-2 inspects Yangon Division Special Vegetable Zone
  5. Secretary-2 inspects paddy cultivation, fish breeding in  Hlegu Township
  6. Secretary-3 attends Anyeint competition
  7. Conveying ceremony of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni  Image packed with pilgrims
  8. Minister for Industry-1 inspects MV Myomaywa
  9. Minister for Foreign Affairs leaves for Thailand
  10. Malaysian youth delegation tours Mandalay PyinOoLwin Yangon
  11. Narcotic drugs seized
  12. Voters of Hsinbaungwe Township unanimously express no  confidence in NLD and its representative-elect U Han Zaw  demand dissolving pessimist NLD
  13. 16 Ngaphe Township NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Myanmar cooperating with other  nations in order not to remain isolated in globalization process

YANGON, 23 July- State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt Gen Khin Nyunt and party accompanied by State Peace and Development Council Member Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, left Mandalay by helicopter this morning and arrived at the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper-Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township Mandalay Division, at 8.35 am.

The closing ceremony of the Special Refresher Course No 6 for Basic Education Teachers at the CICS (Upper Myanmar) was held at 9 am today in Yadana Hall of the Institute. The closing ceremony was
addressed by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. First, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address. He said, in view of the current international situation, information technology is making progress rapidly, and so is the whole world. It can
be seen that they are plotting to make the gap between developed nations and developing nations, wider and wider, exploiting the economic. situation to their advantage.

Today, Myanmar has been participating in the activities of Non-Aligned Movement and playing an active part in the regional organizations. The Union of Myanmar is also taking part in the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations and BEMST-EC, an economic cooperation association formed with nations of Southeast Asia and South Asia Myanmar is also having an active part in the activities of international and regional
organizations, and making efforts to further strengthen the friendly ties of relations between two nations or among many nations. Now, Myanmar has established Diplomatic relations with 85 nations and opened 30
embassies and 2 consulates. In Myanmar, embassies of 27 nations, offices of five UN agencies and two consulates have been opened. The reason why the Union of Myanmar is actively cooperating with member
of the world family is to enable Myanmar to keep pace with international development, remove domination of some big nations and to ensure the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Not to remain
isolated on the track of international development, Myanmar has begun to cooperate with nations of the world family in accord with the wishes of Myanmar people. International relations such as exchanges of visits among heads of state, establishment of more diplomatic relations and cooperation on the mutually beneficial basis are very common.

At a time when, in accord with the wishes of the people, the government is extending relations with international community, some neo-colonialist nations who want to put Myanmar under their domination and their lackey destructive group are attempting to discredit Myanmar, imposing economics actions on Myanmar and abusing international organizations with the use of false and fabricated information.

Then, the Secretary -1 present model trainee awards to Joiner Assistant Teacher U Aung Than, of Pale Township Basic Education Middle School in Lettaungkyi Village Daw Myint Myint Kyu of Chanayethazan
Township BEHS No 16 and other prize to the outstanding trainees. After presented model hostel awards to No 2 hostel of men's No1 Company and No1 hostel of women's Company No-3 and certificates for trainees
to leaders of trainees.

The Secretary-1 accepted the donations and the ceremony came to close. After the ceremony , the Secretary-1 cordially conversed with trainee teachers.

(2) Public confidence in traditional medicine grows day by day Traditional medicine practitioners course No 2 concludes

YANGON, 23 July- Closing ceremony of traditional medicine practitioners course No.2 of Institute of Traditional Medicine was held at the institute in Mandalay this morning, with an address by Chairman of
National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

The Secretary- said the government is now making effort to propagate Myanmar traditional medicine, a national heritage, and to fully enjoy effective health care services of the traditional medicine.

The Secretary-1 urged the traditional medicine practitioners to endeavour for development of the medical science and for the people and to make efforts for seeking ways to cure HIV/AIDS, cancer, TB, malaria
diabetes and hypertension. The Secretary-1 presented prizes to outstanding trainees. Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented certificates to a trainee who accepted on behalf of the trainees.

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(3) Secretary-1 inspects construction of Shweli Bridge (NgaO)

YANGON, 23 July-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accompanied by ministers, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department and officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft yesterday morning and arrived at Mandalay at 1 pm.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, together with Commanders Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Maj-Gen Soe Win, proceeded to the project site of Shweli Bridge (NgaO) on Mandalay-Bhamo Union Highway, and were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, members of Katha and Mabein Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and officials of Public Works. Deputy Superintending Engineer of Public Works U San Win
explained matters related to Shweli Bridge (NgaO) project and construction work.

Then, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and Deputy
Minister for Construction U Tint Swe explained matters pertaining to the condition of Mandalay-Tagaung-Bhamo-Myitkyina Road and bridges on it.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt looked into the requirements and urged all to complete the construction project as scheduled. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt then attended to the requirements of Basic Education
Primary Schools in NagO and Pyindaunglay Villages.Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected construction work of Shweli Bridge (NgaO) project. Shweli Bridge (NgaO), 2,750 feet long, is
reinforced concrete type and will link Katha Township in Sagaing Division and Mabein Township in Shan State on  Mandalay-Tagaung- Shweku-Bhamo-Myitkyina Road.

The motorway on the bridge is 28 feet wide and there are two 3-foot pedestrian lanes. Sixty-ton vehicles can run on the bridge. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party went to the construction site of Meza Bridge project on Shwebo-Myitkyina Road in Indaw Township, Sagaing Division.

At the briefing hall, Deputy Superintending Engineer of Public Works U San Win and Senior Engineer U Chit reported to the Seaetary1 on matters related to Meza bridge construction project and progress of
construction work. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended to their needs and gave instructions to them.

Then, Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win and Chairman of Indaw Township Peace and Development Council U Win Aung explained facts about agriculture, education and health sectors in the township.

Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected construction work of Meza bridge project.

New Meza bridge, being constructed near Peinnegon Village in Indaw Township, Sagaing Division on Shwebo-Myitkyina Road linking Upper Myanmar and Central Myanmar. Meza bridge, 465 feet long, is
reinforced concrete type and it has 28 feet wide motorway and can withstand sixty-ton loads. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party arrived at Nantthe Village in Meza Village-tract, Indaw Township and were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Hla Ngwe, member of Katha District and Indaw Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, social associations and residents. The Secretary-l and party proceeded to Meza Village. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party paid homage to Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara of Khaymabumi Parahita Kyaung in Meza Village.

Afterwards, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented K 500,000 for Khaymabumi  Parahita Kyaung in Meza Village to Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt then offered Waso robes, rice and provisions to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara. Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, ministers and deputy ministers presented offertories to members of the Sangha.

Then, Secretary-l Lt Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected an antique box of Myadaungmyosar Padamya Princess, ancient Buddha images, fossils, objects of the stone age, bronze age and Pyu era, palm-leaf inscriptions and parabaik donated by Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara, for the State.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented towels to 54 members of the Sangha and uniforms and stationery to 40 boys of Khaymabumi Parahita Kyaung. The Secretary-l looked into the requirements of Nantthe Village
Basic Education Primary School.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party proceeded to Sakyintaung (Marble Hill) in Madaya Township. They were welcomed by Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than and officials. Secretary-1 Lt Gen Khin Nyunt and party viewed the conveying of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha
Muni Image from Sakyin Hill to Yadana Jetty. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party arrived back Mandalay and spent the night there.

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(4) Secretary-2 inspects Yangon Division Special Vegetable Zone

YANGON, 23 July-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, together with member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, the deputy ministers and officials, visited Yangon Division Vegetable cultivation Special Zone in Nyaunghnapinkwin, Hmawby  Township, this morning. Reporting on facts about the zone to the Secretary-2, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than said
that Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation Special Zone will be established as an agricultural specialized zone occupying about 10,000 acres of land. The already-reclaimed plots at the agricultural special zone are being sold to those who want to car y out agricultural work and departments at reasonable prices, and the prices are put up just to offset the cost of land reclamation; roads are being built, and arrangements for
availability of electricity are being made; Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation Special Zone which occupies about 10,000 acres will be completed by the open season.

Vegetables will be sold at tax-free markets and to the hotels and motels and abroad as well; necessary preparations are being made to export vegetables of high quality; drains are being dug for water supply in
the zone.

Next, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt reported on the building of Hsatthwataw-Nyaunghnapinkw in-Kyabinsu motor road in the zone and the conditions of  road and land reclamation.

Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint and departmental officials reported on cultivation of vegetables on the plots of departments concerned in the
zone. Afterwards, entrepreneurs reported on cultivation of vegetables and construction of a cold storage building for vegetables.

Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein reported on agricultural and livestock breeding work and conditions of prawn breeding.

After attending to their requirement, the Secretary-2 said that the government has said down and implemented systematic plans to ease the conditions of food, shelter and clothing for posterity in 50 years'
time and 100 years'  time. To make Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation Special Zone successful all need to cooperate with subcommittees, which are catering to land allotment, construction work and power supply, security and maintenance of discipline, marketing, storage, transport and supply, agricultural technical know-how and pest control. After that, the Secretary-2 and party inspected Malamyaing Seeds and Farm Equipment Shop and the seeds, seedlings and farm equipment shop of Myanma Agriculture Service.

Then, the Secretary-2 and party inspected the 11 inch water pump,; which was manufactured by Aye Industry of Kayinchaung -Village and can lift 2,500 to 3,000 gallons of water per minute.

Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party inspected cultivation of vegetables by Myanma Agriculture Service and reclamation work for vegetable patches in Vegetable Zone-3.

Next, the- Secretary-2 and party inspected cultivation work being undertaken by the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs.

Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt reported on the condition of cultivation work of the ministry, and Director-General of Development Affairs Department Col Myo Myint on the progress of construction of Hsatthwataw-Nyaungnabin-Kya kansu road and the motor road to be linked with Yangon-Bago Highway. The Secretary-2 gave instruction on the work. Then, the Secretary-2 and party inspected the road to be linked with- Yangon-Bago Highway at Kyakansu Village.

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(5) Secretary-2 inspects paddy cultivation, fish breeding in Hlegu Township

YANGON, 23 July-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers, deputy ministers and officials, inspected Kyungale farm of Myanma Agriculture Service in Kyungale Village, Hlegu Township, this afternoon.

In the briefing hall, Farm Manager U Myint Thein reported to the Secretary-2 on the condition of Kyungale farm which was established in 1992, the area of the farm and cultivation of monsoon paddy on I85 acres, and Managing Director U Win Kyi of Myanma Farms Enterprise on acreage of MFE in Kyungale, paddy cultivation and fish breeding matters. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint presented supplementary reports.

After hearing the reports, the Secretary-2 said Kyungale farm is the region watered by Ngamoeyeik Dam. From now on, efforts are to be made for achieving more success in paddy cultivation and fish breeding.

He urged the officials to take innovative measures in order to set an example in paddy cultivation and fish breeding being undertaken by the respective ministries.

Then, the Secretary-2 and party inspected paddy strains, the making of EM Bokashi fertilizer and paddy cultivation.

At 3.30 pm the Secretary-2 and party left Kyungale farm and proceeded to Phalay Fish Breeding Pond near Yangon-Bago Highway in Yemon Village, Hlegu Township, where No 11 Light Infantry Division is
undertaking fish breeding.

Tactical Operations Commander Col Khin Maung Than of No 11 LID reported to the Secretary-2 on the breeding of fish in Phalay Pond and Attaru Lake in Hlegu Township. After hearing the reports, the
Secretary-2 gave necessary instructions and inspected fish breeding work. Next, the Secretary-2 and party went to No 2 highway and inspected Pyingadoe trees planted by No 2 Highway in Indaing Station. Then, the Secretary.-2 and party inspected the plots for paddy cultivation and fish breeding in Hsatalin area and surrounding areas of No 1/17 bridge and on both sides of No 2 Highway.

(6) Secretary-3 attends Anyeint competition

YANGON, 23 July- The Anyeint competition of Myawaddy Television and Mobile Public Relations Unit organized by the Production Unit (Public Relations) was held at the theatre of Central Public Relations Unit
this morning.

Present on the occasion were Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt- Gen Win Myint and officers, members of the panel of judges, guests, competitors and their families. Five Anyeint troupes took part in the competition.

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(7) Conveying ceremony of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image packed with pilgrims

YANGON, 23 July-A ceremony to convey Lawk Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image continued at Sakyintaung Sakyin Village, Madaya Township, PyinOo Lwin District Mandalay Division, yesterday
morning. The ceremony was packed with monks and pilgrims and local people. Religious associations of Madaya Township recited . . religious verses.

Dr Sein Lin and basic health employees of Thaphandaunt Station Health Department in Madaya Township opened a clinic and provided health care for those participating in the work for conveying the Image. The
pilgrims and the people made donations to the funds of the Image. Madaya Township Information and Public Relations Department opened a mobile library there. U Kyaw Nyunt and family of Mogok and U Pho
Phyu and family of Mogok donated lunch and dinner to departmental employees who are working for the conveyance of the Image. At night, the people were entertained with Thitlwin Anyeint.

(8) Minister for Industry-1 inspects MV Myomaywa

YANGON, 23 July Chairman of Myanma Industrial Development Work Committee Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Win and departmental officials arrived at Myanmar Industrial Port Strand Road, Ahlone Township this morning.

The minister gave instructions on supplying the salvaged objects as first priority to business entrepreneurs of Industrial Zones to fulfil their needs, to the factories and workshops under the Ministry of Industry-l as
second priority, selling them to other business entrepreneurs unless first and second priorities are affected. Moreover, he then called on them to make comprehensive plans for work-site.

Then the minister inspected the MV Myomaywa and gave instructions. After- wards, he inspected container service and exporting hardwood logs of MIP.

Myanmar Industrial Port jointly nun by Myanma Ceramic Industries under the Ministry of Industry-l and Myanma Annawa Swanarshinmya Group is engaging in freight handling and exporting hardwood logs on 17.36 acres of land starting from 6 May 2000. Implementing these tasks helps provide the State with foreign exchange, create job opportunities, get knowledge through frequent foreign contacts and ensure smooth transport of goods.

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(9) Minister for Foreign Affairs leaves for Thailand

YANGON, 23 July-Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, at the invitation of Chairman of 33rd ASEAN Standing Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Surin Pitsuwan, left for Thailand by air this morning
to attend the Meeting of ASEAN and Dialogue Partners after the 33rd Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) being held from 21 July to 29 July in Bangkok.

(10) Malaysian youth delegation tours Mandalay PyinOoLwin Yangon

YANGON, 23 July-Visiting Malaysian youth delegation led by Secretary Mr Tuan Haji Mustapha Bin Yaakub of International Relations Bureau of UMNO Party of Malaysia, currently here, accompanied by USDA CEC member Col Thaik Tun and officials, arrived at Mandalay Airport yesterday. The Malaysian delegation visited Botanical Gardens and Forestry Training School in PyinOoLwin. PyinOoLwin District
USDA hosted lunch in honour of the visiting Malaysian delegation.

Then, the delegation visited Maha Muni Image in Mandalay and Hsutaungpyay Pagoda on Mandalay Hill In the evening. Division USDA hosted dinner in honour of the visiting Malaysian delegation. The
delegation arrived back Yangon this morning. They, accompanied by USDA CEC member Col Thaik Tun and officials, visited Annawa Fisheries Holdings Ltd at Nyaungdan Jetty in Pazundaung Township, Myanmar Seafood Ltd on Bayintnaung Road in Insein, Panhlaing Golf Resort in Hlinethaya Township and Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Mayangon Township.

(11) Narcotic drugs seized

YANGON, 23 July-The Myitkyina District Court handed down a sentence on an drug trafficker on 20 June 2000. Acting on information, a combined team comprising local intelligence unit, members of Myitkyina
Anti-drug Squad and Tatmadawmen of local regiment, at Ward 2, Hseikmu Village, Hpakant Township, at 9.30 pm on 19 March 2000, searched Ma Nan Mya, 40, daughter of U Ba Kyaw, of No B/58, Thayagon Ward, the same village, and seized 407 gms of heroin kept in 24 SOUP boxes in a plastic bag in her possession. Action was taken against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law and she was sentenced to 15 years  imprisonment under Section 19(A).

Likewise, a combined team comprising local intelligence unit and members of Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, while waiting on the road of Monshu gems land, Monshu, Shan State (South), on 3 July 2000, and searched one suspect Lauk-ae, son of U Lauk Shei, of Ponsan Village, Monshu gems land, the same town, and seized 3,900 stimulant tablets bearing the words  "WY". Action was taken against him under the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Law by the Police Station concerned.

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(12) Voters of Hsinbaungwe Township unanimously express no confidence in NLD and its representative-elect U Han Zaw demand dissolving pessimist NLD

YANGON, 23 July-Voters from Hsinbaungwe Township, Magway Division, submitted petitions expressing no confidence in U Han Zaw who was elected as Pyithu Hluttaw Representative of National League for
Democracy in the 1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election from Hsinbaungwe Township and no support for him, and expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at two rallies
on 20 June.

A total of 19,022 people from three wards and 23 village-tracts rallied in the Township Sports Ground. On behalf of attendance s merchant U Hla Myint of Ward 3 expressed no confidence in U Han Zaw of NLD
and no support for him and no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Representatives of voters of respective wards and village-tracts presented petitions signed by the people to member of
Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Than Soe. Altogether 15,000 people from 23 village-tracts rallied at Koebin Village Sports Ground. On behalf of the people, tailor Daw Ma Ma Aye of Chaunggauk Village expressed no confidence in U Han Zaw of NLD and no support for him and no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. Representatives of voters of respective wards
and village-tracts presented petitions signed by the people to members of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Kyi Aung and U Myint Than. Then, the people at ceremonies chanted
the slogan Our Three Main National Causes. Out of 36,971 eligible voters in the township, 22,637 or 61.23 per cent voted for U Han Zaw of NLD in the election. Out of 61,478 eligible voters in all, 53,507 voters or
84.04 per cent expressed no confidence in U Han Zaw and no support for him.

Out of 61,478 eligible voters in the township, 53,507 voters or 87.14 per cent signed declarations expressing no support for NLD and petitioned for dissolving NLD.

(13) 16 Ngaphe Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 23 July- Sixteen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Ngaphe Township, Magway Division.

Sixteen members of Ngaphe Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ngaphe Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 29 March 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

WEATHER REPORT
TODAY

Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 25th, June 2000: One or two rains or rain showers. Degree of certainty is 100%.
 

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