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- Secretary-1 accepts donations to fund of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- Pun Hlaing Golf Estate opens
- Secretary-2 tours fish breeding stations, inspects agriculture projects in Bago, Yangon Divisions
- Minister arrives back from ASEAN meeting
- Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Poetry Competition
- Commander, ministers inspect border trade, industrial zone in Tachilek
- Rice, Cash donated to monasteries, nunneries in North Okkalapa
- News in Breif
- Stimulant tablets seized
- 22 members resign from Pale Township NLD of own accord
(1) Secretary-1 accepts donations to fund of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni ImageYangon, 8 Oct - A ceremony to make donations to the fund of all-round construction work of Mindhamma Hill where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image will be kept for public obeisance, was held at the central pandal on the hill in Insein Township this morning. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony.
Also present were the ministers, members of the Central Committee for All-round Construction Work of Mindhamma Hill, chairmen and officials of various subcommittees and well-wishers.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Ministers Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, U Aung Khin, U Pan Aung, Col Tin Hlaing, U Win Sein and Brig-Gen Ohn Myint accepted donations.
Chairman of the Fund-raising Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa reported on condition of the funds. The Secretary-1 said that well-wishers, inspired by generosity, have been making donations to the fund, which will be used for the construction of religious buildings on Mindhamma Hill where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image will be kept for public homage. It is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity for all to contribute to the fund of the Image.
Huge rocks of marble have emerged five times in Myanmar. These rocks emerged two times during the reign of King Taninganwe, one time during the reign of King Bagyidaw and one time during the reign of King Mindon. They were carved into marble Buddha Images which are now in Innwa, Sagaing, Amarapura and Mandalay. In the time of King Mindon, a huge rock of marble, 27 feet in height, emerged and it was the highest among the previously-found marble rocks. It has been after over one hundred years and in the time of the State Peace and Development Council that a chance of carving Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, 37 feet in height, has manifested itself.
Today the nation is enjoying peace and tranquillity and development. All the citizens of the nation are living a stable and happy life and are able to do the work benefiting race, religion and Sasana. These favourable conditions can be put down to the cooperation of the government and the people.In conclusion, the Secretary-1 wished all well-being in body and mind. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected construction work on the hill. Today's Donations received to date amounted to over K 244.6 million, 1,200 FECs and US $ 4,667.
(2) Hlinethaya becoming new thriving town with industrial zone, modern golf resort, modern housing World-class Pun Hlaing Golf Estate opens
YANGON, 9 Oct-Ñ Pun Hlaing Golf Estate built by Hlaing River Golf and Country Club Co Ltd at Hlinethaya City of Industry in Hlinethaya Township was commissioned with a formal opening ceremony this morning. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
It is a joint venture of the Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development of the Ministry of Construction and Yangon Nominees Ltd, a member of SPA/FMI Companies Group. The agreement was reached between the DHSHD and Yangon Nominees Ltd to build the golf estate on 652 acres. Since the two parties signed the contract on 24 December 1998, construction work has been in progress for an 18-hole international golf club, putting greens, a driving range, a country club, 300 detached houses, and houses with 240 high-class apartments with modern facilities.
The opening of the golf course was held to enable golfers to play with nine holes and those present at the ceremony to view the houses completed so far.
First, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the signboard of Pun Hlaing Golf Club. Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Managing Director of Hlaing River Golf and Country Club Co Ltd U Thein Wai formally opened the Club House. The ceremony continued in the Club House.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun said that while all ministries are striving for all-round national development, Public Works of the Ministry of Construction is undertaking tasks to build roads and bridges, and government estates, and the DHSHD builds new towns for civil development, modernizes wards and townships in cities to improve the social standard.
For national economic development, industrial zones have been established in the areas such as Shwepyitha, Hlinethaya, Dagon Myothit, Shwepaukkan and Mingaladon. In addition to implementing modern housing, service apartment and economic complex projects for development of people's social standard in accord with the motto "Always Searching for Better Living " the DHSHD builds garden cities with parks and ponds, recreation centres and playgrounds, condominiums, modern golf clubs and housing estates. After establishment of Hlinethaya new town, the department has taken one step after another to develop the infrastructure. Hlinethaya Industrial Zone paves the way for greater job opportunities for the town dwellers, and the low-cost housing projects and modern housing projects are also being implemented.
Land preparation was made on 652 acres. The 120 bed Pun Hlaing International Hospital will be built on seven acres of land in December and it will be completed by the end of 2002.
The Secretary-1 and party observed advanced single unit houses of the housing project. Minister for Construction Maj- Gen Saw Tun then teed off. The Secretary-1 and party and guests had a photo taken.
(3) Secretary-2 tours fish breeding stations, inspects agriculture projects in Bago, Yangon Divisions
YANGON, 8 Oct - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo today inspected the fishery and agriculture projects in Bago and Yangon Divisions.
He was accompanied on his tour by member of the Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, the deputy ministers, senior military officers and departmental heads. They reached Thayagon Fish Breeding Station in Bago Division near the border of Yangon and Bago Divisions at 12.30 PM.
They heard reports on digging of fishery ponds and fish breeding presented by Commander of No-77 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Secretary of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Min and other officials.
They later inspected the appropriate sites for fish breeding in the region adjoining Hlegu, Mingaladon and Hmawby townships, and proceeded to Ahtayu Fish Breeding Station of No-11 Light Infantry Division in Hmawby Township. Commander of No-11 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Myint Swe reported to them on digging of fish ponds on 120 acres of the station, breeding of 240,000 Nile Tilapia in 24 two-acre ponds. The Secretary-2 gave instructions upon the supplementary reports presented by Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein. Later they inspected the ponds.
They next went to the forward supervision station of Barlar agriculture zone at Yaytalabaung Village in Hlegu Township. At the station, Yangon Division Director of Irrigation Department U Tin Maung Win reported to them on the salient points about the Uto zone, Kyar-in zone, Nyaunghnapin vegetable zone and Barlar agriculture zone, irrigation network, arable acreage and cultivation of monsoon crops. Divisional Manager U San Maung of Myanma Agriculture Service briefed them on the plans for cultivation of cold season crops and summer paddy, and other officials on cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy and the wetlands where fish can be bred.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than spoke of the need for those who have got permit to implement the agriculture project in Yangon Division to expand sown acreage and boost production.
Director-General of Agricultural Mechanization Department U Win Maw reported on assistance of AMD. The Secretary-2 called on the supervisory committees and administrative bodies to cooperate. The Secretary-2 and party inspected monsoon paddy cultivation in Barlar zone.
(4) Minister arrives back from ASEAN meeting
YANGON, 8 Oct - Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Able arrived back here by air this evening after attending the 32nd meeting of ASEAN economic ministers, 14th meeting of AFTA council, the fifth informal meeting between ASEAN economic ministers and ministers of Australia and New Zealand, the economic ministers of ASEAN + 3 (China, Japan and ROK) and the third meeting of economic ministers and ministers of international trade and industry of Japan.
The minister was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, Ambassador of Thailand Mr Pensak Chalarak and officials of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development. Director-General of National AFTA Unit of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development U Maung Maung Yi, adviser to the minister Dr Daw Khin Ohn Thant, Deputy Director-General of the Customs Department Thiha Thura U Thein Tun Tin, who accompanied the minister, arrived back on the same flight.
(5) Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Poetry Competition
YANGON, 8 Oct-Hailing the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day which falls on 27 March 2001, the Poetry Competition Organizing Sub-committee of the Work Committee for Poetry and Art Competition chaired by Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt announced rules for the poetry competition. All works must be based on the national objectives and objectives of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and twelve noble traditions of the Tatmadaw. The competition will be categorized into the open long poem level-1 and level-2, open short poem level-1 and level-2. Short poems must be between 100 and 300 lines and the long ones between 1,000 and 2,000.
The poems must be composed in consonance with Myanmar Culture and literature. Free verses and modern poems will not be taken into consideration. Those who won first, second and third prizes in the previous competitions are to enter the level-1 and those who have not won prizes are to enter the level-2. The competitors may portray the work based on not only historical features of Konbaung Period (AD 1824-1885), British Period (AD 1885-1948), Independence Period (1948-1988), the State Law and Order Restoration Council and the State Peace and Development Council Period (1988-to date) but also nation building endeavours, peace efforts and narcotic drugs eradication tasks of the State Law and Order Restoration Council and the State Peace and Development Council.
The competitors must submit two copies of the work together with curriculum vitae, two license photos and one colour postcard to Daw Cho Cho Than, Secretary of Sub-committee, Sarpay Beikman, No 529/531, Merchant Street, not later than 31 January 2001.
(6) Commander, ministers inspect border trade, industrial zone in Tachilek
YANGON, 8 Oct- Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein, together with Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun, met district level departmental personnel at Golden Triangle Yeiktha in Tachilek yesterday afternoon.
Their discussions focused on the condition of border trade. Chairman of Tachilek District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Thet Naing Win reported on agriculture, livestock breeding and regional development, border trade and allotment of the industrial zone in Tachilek and Director Lt-Col Saw Hla Tun of Border Trade Department on progress of border trade. Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein elaborated on progress of economic and social affairs in Tachilek District and matters related to border trade.
U Kyee Myint of Border Trade Merchants Association of Tachilek reported on condition of trade and difficulties. Minister U Aung Thaung gave necessary instructions. Then, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun reported on matters pertaining to Myanma Economic Bank in Tachilek and private banks.
Afterwards, Minister U Aung Thaung met officials of the Customs Department, banks and Internal Revenue Department in Tachilek. This morning, the Commander, the ministers, the deputy minister and officials paid obeisance to Tachilek Shwedagon Pagoda. After that, they donated provisions to member of the Central Working Committee of the Sangha Chairman of Tachilek Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Tachilek Naga Hnakaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Dhammasiri. Then, Chairman of Myanmar Industrial Development Committee Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung went to the plastic factory of Lucky Co in Tachilek Industrial Zone.
Chairman of Tachilek District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Thet Naing Win and Factory Manager U Khin Maung Myint conducted the minister round the factory. The minister and party inspected production work of the factory. Next, the Commander, the ministers and party proceeded to Shan Yoma Department Store and inspected preparations for Four-Nation Golden Triangle Friendship Trade Fair. Patron of Shan State (East) Union Solidarity and Development Association Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Central Executive Committee members U Aung Thaung and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone accepted membership applications at Tachilek District USDA Office. Then, CEC members gave instructions to USDA members. Afterwards, the Commander, the ministers and party inspected Shwe Nandaw Department Store of Tachilek in Thai-Myanmar border area.
(7) Rice, Cash donated to monasteries, nunneries in North Okkalapa
YANGON, 8 Oct-Families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) and well-wishers donated rice and cash towards the funds of monasteries and nunneries in North Okkalapa Township this morning.
Present were senior military officers of Ministry of Defence, the officer on special duty at the State Peace and Development Council Office, officials and well-wishers Afterwards, well-wishers donated provisions to Sayadaws and K 280,000 to the funds of monasteries to officials.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandadhaja delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Similarly, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Deputy Adjutant-General Col Ye Tun, General Staff Officer (Grade-I) (Navy) (Mechanical) Cmdr Aung Min presented rice donated by Tatmadaw families to Mahiyadana, Sasana Myinzayi, Myanmar-Nepal and Zeya Theingi nunneries in North Okkalapa Township this morning. Well-wishers also presented provisions and K 193,000 to nuns of the nunneries.
Myanmar delegation arrives back
YANGON, 8 Oct-A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu arrived back here by air this evening after attending the Ministerial Meeting for Regional Travel Service in Bangkok, Thailand, on 6 October, at the invitation of Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of Tourism Authority of Thailand Dr Adisai Bodharamik.
Members of the delegation Director-General U Win Maung of Department of Civil Aviation, Deputy Director-General U Aung Kyaing of Archaeology Department, General Manager U Htay Aung of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services and Deputy Director U Tin Win of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism also arrived back on the same flight.
The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Ambassador of Thailand Mr Pensak Chalarak, Director-General U Khin Maung Latt of-Directorate of Hotels and Tourism and officials.
Minister inspects Nyaungdon (South) oil and gas filed in Nyaungdon Township
YANGON, 8 Oct-Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, accompanied by officials, inspected Nyaungdon (South) oil and gas field in Nyaungdon Township this afternoon.
Chief Engineer (Drilling) U Myint Thein reported on drilling of Test-Well No 8 and Managing Director U Kyaw Nyein of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise on geological condition in Ayeyawady Division and production of Nyaungdon (South) natural gas area. The minister presented bonus K 300,000 to workers who participated in the drilling of Test-Well No 8.
Then, the minister and party inspected production of natural gas and condensed gas and preparation for drilling Test-Well No9.
A total of 4 million cubic feet natural gas and 20 barrels condensed gas are being produced per day from the newly drilled Test-Well No 8 in Nyaungdon (South) area. Natural gas is being sent through pipe-lines from Nyaungdon to Yangon.
Minister views Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium
YANGON, 8 Oct-Patron of Myanma Gems Emporium Central Committee Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint inspected sale of jade lots at Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. Then, the minister viewed Mogok gems and lots of raw gems of the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited, lots of gems and pearl on display upstairs of the Emporium. Next, the minister also inspected private jewellery shops and jade carvings on display on the ground floor, and gave instructions to the officials. A total of 32 jade lots worth US $ 1,275,568 were sold through competitive bidding, and gems sold at fixed prices fetched US $ 3,237 from 9 am to 5 PM today. Lots of gems will be on sale through competitive bidding at 9 am on 9 October. So far, 649 local and foreign gem merchants have arrived here.
YANGON, 8 Oct-A combined team comprising local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, waiting at the junction of YayhtwetU Street and Nayla Street, on 26 September this year, searched and arrested Nay Swam, son of U Shauk Htauk, near Ayetpho, Phayapyu Ward, Taunggyi, and Byahan, son of U Sho, of Heindama Ward, Phekhon, together with 7,100 stimulant tablets. Action was taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
(10) 22 members resign from Pale Township NLD of own accord
YANGON, 8 Oct- Twenty-two members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Pale Township, Sagaing Division. Twenty-two members of Pale Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Pale Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 4 April 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 9th October 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 50%.
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