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- Secretary-2 attends enshrinement ceremony of Maha Kantara Tainna Pagoda in Kayah State
- Secretary-2 meets national race leaders from Shan State and Kayah State
- Departmental personnel, people, Tatmadawmen urged to harmoniously strive for development of regions in Kayah State
- News in Brief
- Minister signs in Book of Condolences for late Sri Lankan PM
- Performing Arts Competitions Leading Committee meets Work Committee and Sub-committees
- Work coordinated to produce palm oil and construct palm oil mills
- AWB presents K 1m for staff welfare of DSA
- Talks on no smoking held at MMCWA building
- 27 Khin-U Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Secretary-2 attends enshrinement ceremony of Maha Kantara Tainna Pagoda in Kayah StateYANGON- 13 Oct-The enshrinement ceremony of Maha Kantara Tainna-Pagoda, in conjunction with the Shwehtidaw-hoisting ceremony, Shwekya Thingan offering ceremony and the consecration ceremony, was held at the pandal near the pagoda on Mingala Hill in Bawlake, Kayah State, yesterday morning.
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo fixed Seinphudaw atop the pagoda. The ceremony was graced by the presence of member of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Sayadaw of Pobbayon Kyaung of Loikaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Gunapiya, Sayadaw of Waso Kyaung of Loikaw Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Baddanta Panindasiri and 18 members of the Sangha from Loikaw, Bawlake, Pasawng and Maise Townships.
The ceremony was opened by reciting namo tassa three times. Then, conch shells were blown and drums beaten three times.
The Secretary-2 and party and the congregation received Nine Precepts from Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Gunapiya. Next, the upathakas offered paritta flowers, water, sand and threads to the members of the Sangha.
Afterwards, members of the Sangha recited parittas. Later, the upathakas sprinkled paritta flowers, water and sand and tied threads on the platform of the pagoda.
The Secretary-2 offered documents related to the land of the pagoda, Seinphudaw and alms to the Pobbayon Sayadaw. Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo presented Hngetmyatnadaw and alms to the Pobbayon Sayadaw.
Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing also presented the Sasana flag and alms to the Sayadaw. The ministers, national race leaders and well-wishers presented offertories to the members of the Sangha. Joint Secretary of Yangon City Development Committee U Kyi Kyin presented donations in cash and kind made by YCDC, to local missionary Sayadaws.
The Pobbayon Sayadaw delivered a sermon, and the Secretary-2 and party shared merits for good deeds. Donations to the fund of the pagoda included K 20 million by well-wishers.
The Secretary-2, the commander and officials accepted the donations. Then, round the pagoda, the Secretary-2 conveyed Seinphudaw, Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo Hngetmyatnadaw, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein Shwekya Thingan and the Sasana flag, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut the image portraying victory over Mra, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung the image residing at Yadanagaya Golden Abode, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung the image sitting at the foot of Rajayatana Linlun Tree,
Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha the documentary letter and Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt silvery Bodhi tree.
Senior military officers, heads of department, local national race leaders and well-wishers conveyed the remaining objects to be enshrined and tiers of Shwehtidaw.
Next, the programme to enshrine sacred objects in the first reliquary of the pagoda took place. Architectures opened the reliquary and offered lights. At the auspicious time, the Secretary-2 enshrined the image portraying victory over Mara in the first reliquary.
Next, the Secretary-2 enshrined silver Bodhi tree in the middle reliquary of the pagoda and the ministers and officials, sacred objects. The middle reliquary was closed and scented water sprinkled. After that, the programme to enshrine sacred objects in the upper reliquary began.
The Secretary-2 enshrined Kakusanda Buddha Image in the southern reliquary. Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut and Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein enshrined Gautama Buddha Image, Kassapa Buddha Image and Kawnagamana Buddha Image in the eastern, northern and western reliquaries respectively.
Then, the Shwehtidaw-hoisting ceremony was held. The Secretary-2 and party sprinkled scented water on the first, second and third tiers of the Shwehtidaw and hoisted them atop the pagoda by means of the decorated carriage of Mya Layyin Htidaw hoisting group of the Tatmadaw (Air).
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung hoisted the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh tiers of the Shwehtidaw and Hsatthwaphudaw atop the pagoda.
Later, Shwekya Thingan, the Sasana flag, Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinphudaw were hoisted atop the pagoda. The Secretary-2 fixed Seinphudaw at the top of the pagoda and offered Shwekya Thingan.
Next, Shwehtidaws were hoisted atop the encircling stupas. Architect U Maung Maung Nyunt transferred the care of the pagoda to the well-wishers. The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha consecrated the pagoda. Then, the ceremony came to a close. The Secretary-2 and party performed the rituals of silver and golden showers. The Secretary-2 and party offered " soon" to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. The Secretary-2 and party also attended the ceremony of planting Maha Bodhi tree at the place south-east of the pagoda, and planted Maha Bodhi tree.
(2) Secretary-2 meets national race leaders from Shan State and Kayah State
YANGON, 13 Oct- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo met national race leaders from Shan State and Kayah State at the hall of Loikaw Station , Kayah State, yesterday evening.
Also present together with Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo, ministers, the deputy minister, Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing and heads of department. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo cordially greeted U Aung Hkam Hti,U Takleh, U Htay Ko, U Sanda, U Than Soe Naing, U Lee Ral, U Goeri and members and gave instructions to them. Then, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo presented gifts to them.
(3) Departmental personnel, people, Tatmadawmen urged to harmoniously strive for development of regions in Kayah StateYANGON, 13 Oct - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo toured townships in Kayah State and met with Tatmadawmen, families and departmental personnel yesterday. The Secretary-2 and party attended the opening ceremony of Bawlake District Union Solidarity and Development Association Office in Bawlake yesterday.
USDA Central Executive Committee member Col Thein Nyunt and Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Nyunt Hlaing formally opened the office. The Secretary-2 and party inspected it.
At Bawlake Station Hall, the Secretary-2 met with departmental personnel of Bawlake District and Township and Tatmadawmen and families of the station.
Local authorities reported to the Secretary-2 on accomplishments and requirements in carrying out regional development tasks. Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister U Thaung, Minister U Soe Tha, and Minister Col Thein Nyunt looked into their requirements and explained development tasks being carried out by respective ministries.
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung also stressed the need to make concerted efforts for the opening of a multimedia teaching centre at the basic education high school in Bawlake Township.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo reported to the meeting on the rendering of assistance for regional progress, future plans, urging local people to strive for regional development on self-reliance basis.
Economic In-charge U Nay Win Tun of Pa-O National League presented K 2.5 million K 500,000 for construction of a monastery in Bawlake, K 1 million for the multimedia teaching centre of BEHS, and K 1 million for development tasks of Bawlake Township.
Officials accepted the cash. Joint Secretary of Yangon City Development Committee U Kyi Win presented one TV set each to Bawlake, Pasawng and Maise Township USDAs and Deputy Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office U Zaw Myint Pe, first-aid kits.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-2 said the State is rendering necessary assistance for progress of respective regions; all should strive with the self-reliance spirit for regional development. As Bawlake is a less developed region, the government is providing assistance for its development.
All the local authorities and people and the Tatmadaw-men and families should work in harmony for development of their region.
On arrival at Pruhso in the afternoon. In the Zatigon Hall of the battalion, the Secretary-2 met Tatmadawmen and families and departmental personnel.
Officials reported to the Secretary-2 on health, education and other requirements of the township, joined in by Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo. The Secretary-2 gave suggestions.
The Secretary-2 and party cordially greeted those present at the meeting. On arrival at Dimawhso. During his meeting with Tatmadawmen and families and departmental personnel at the local battalion, the Secretary-2 heard a report on health and education requirements of the township, efforts being made to increase flow of water into Ngwedaung Lake and cultivation of crops with the water supplied from the lake.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Ministers Col Thein Nyunt, Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, U Thaung, Maj-Gen Ket Sein and U Soe Tha and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung attended to their needs.
Pa-O National League presented K 1.2 million towards the funds for multimedia teaching centres of the basic education schools in Pruhso and Dimawhso townships. In Loikaw, the Secretary-2 and party attended the ceremony to hand over the 150-bed hostel to the nurse's training school.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Head of Kayah State Health Department Dr Than Oo formally opened the hostel. A ceremony to mark the opening ceremony of the hostel was held at the top floor of the hostel.
Senior Engineer of Public Works U Khin Maung Aye presented documents related to the hostel to Dr Than Oo. Then, well-wishers presented cash for the Nurses Training School.
Principal of the School Daw San San Win reported to the Secretary-2 on requirements. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended to their needs.
Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party inspected the two-storey hostel. Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha met staff of Kayah State, district and township Planning Departments at the office of Kayah State Planning Department on 11 October evening and gave instructions. Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut inspected Lawpita Hydel Power Plant in Loikaw on 11 October and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein inspected township hospitals in Pruhso and Dimawhso and fulfilled the requirements. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung inspected Basic Education High Schools in Pruhso and Dimawhso Townships.
(4) News in BriefKorean delegation calls on Minister for Foreign Affairs
YANGON, 13 Oct- Under the exchange visit programme between the Republic of Korea and ASEAN member countries, a 10-member delegation led by Director Mr Lee Kyun Dong of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK arrived here by air yesterday evening.
The ROK delegation called on Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung at his office at noon today. Then, the delegation met a Myanmar delegation led by Director-General U Aye Lwin of ASEAN Affairs Department and officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Revenue and National AFTA Unit at Wunzin Minyaza Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 10 am today. They discussed political, economic and investment affairs, construction sector of Myanmar, development of border areas, narcotic drugs eradication, relations between Myanmar and AFTA. While Myanmar, the Korean delegation will visit Shwedagon Pagoda, the National Museum, Hlinethaya Industrial Zone and Korean garment factories in the zone. On 14 October morning, the delegation is to be scheduled to leave for ROK.
Minister meets Ambassadors of Japan and India
YANGON, 13 Oct -Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe met Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori at his office at 2.30 PM today. Present at the call were Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Director-General of Transport Department U Soe Win, Director-General of Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems Captain Chit Khin (Navy), Principal of Institute of Marine Technology U Win Thein. The minister also met Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran at 3.30 PM.
Present at the call were Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Director-General of Department for Civil Aviation U Win Maung, Managing Director of Myanma Five Star Line U Khin Maung Kyi and Managing Director of Myanma Port Authority U Thein Htay.
Yangon Mayor meets Deputy Governor of Cheolla Namdo Province of Korea
YANGON, 13 Oct-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay met Deputy Governor Mr Kimjae Chul and party of Cheolla Namdo Province of the Republic of Korea at his office this morning. They discussed development affairs. Also present at the call were YCDC members, heads of department and officials.
Korea-Myanmar merchants discuss promoting trade cooperation
YANGON, 13 Oct- Under the arrangement of promoting trade cooperation programme between the Republic of Korea and the Union of Myanmar, a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation in trade between merchants of Korea and Myanmar, organized by the commercial unit of the Korean Embassy, was held at Inya Lake Hotel this morning.
Vice-Governor Mr Kim Jae-Chul of Kwang Ju Chonnam and Korean entrepreneurs and Myanmar entrepreneurs discussed bilateral cooperation in trade. Also present were Ambassador of Korea Mr Chung Jung-Gum, Commercial Attaché Mr Kim Jae-Chan and officials. The Korean merchants group comprises 12 persons of IT communications, ceramics, plastic and fibre, air-condition system, generator, special cement, steel construction materials, rice mill, tar, motor-cycle and foodstuff production enterprises.
Deputy Minister receives GM of Mitsubishi CorporationYANGON, 13 Oct- Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo received General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation Mr Yamanokuchi at his office on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road this morning. Also present at the call were officials of the Ministry of Health.
Myanmar delegation arrives back
Yangon, 13 Oct- A Myanmar delegation led by Yangon City Development Committee member Col Thaung Wai arrived back here by air yesterday evening after attending the ceremony to mark the 990th Founding Anniversary Day of Hanoi City of Vietnam.
The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Vice-Chairman Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Secretary Col Myint Aung, Committee members, officials and relatives. Members of the delegation Deputy Head of Revenue Department Maj Sann Lwin and Head of Branch Capt Aung San Myaing also arrived back here on the same flight.
Commander inspects preparations for Performing Arts Competitions
YANGON, 13 Oct - Chairman of the Leading Organizing Committee of the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than today inspected the theatres and the National Museum where the Competitions will be held.
Accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the Leading Organizing Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and officials, the commander inspected preparations being made at the venues. The commander and party inspected preparations at the Padonma Theatre in Sangyoung Township the venue of Music Competition, the National Museum in Dagon Township the venue of the Song Competition, the National Theatre in Dagon Township the venue of the Dance Competition, and the Kambawza Theatre in Bahan Township the venue of the Composing Competition.
Mayor inspects Hanthawady nursery camp
YANGON, 13 Oct- Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay together with officials inspected Hanthawady nursery camp undertaken by Parks and Playgrounds Department of YCDC on Kyundaw Street in Kamayut Township this morning. Mayor U Ko Lay was welcomed by member of YCDC U Aung Soe, Head of Parks and Playgrounds Department U Nyunt Pe, Head of Information and Public Relations Department U Hla Myint Swe and officials. Mayor U Ko Lay inspected onion and potato nurseries and cultivation of flowers for tax-free markets. The mayor and party inspected vegetable patches. He gave instructions to officials on extension of kitchen crops plantation and sale of seasonal crops to tax-free markets.
(5) Minister signs in Book of Condolences for late Sri Lankan PM
YANGON, 13 Oct- Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung signed in the Book of Condolences in memory of the late former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mrs Sirimavo RD Bandaranaike at the residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka at No 34 on Tawwin Road in Dagon Township at 10 am today.
(6) Performing Arts Competitions Leading Committee meets Work Committee and Sub-committees
YANGON, 13 Oct-The Leading Committee, Work Committee and Sub-committees for Organizing the Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions held a coordination meeting at National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street, Dagon Township, this afternoon.
Present at the meeting were Chairman of Leading Committee for Organizing the Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions member of the Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and officials. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave an opening address on the occasion.
Then, Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt explained facts about the Competitions. Next, Col Win Maung, chairmen and members of the Sub-committees concerned reported on tasks carried out. Later, the meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the Commander.
(7) Work coordinated to produce palm oil and construct palm oil millsYANGON, 13 Oct - The Committee for the Production of Palm Oil and Construction of Palm Oil Mill held a work coordination meeting at the meeting hall of the Prime Minister on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning.
Present were Chairman of the Committee Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung , departmental officials and guests. Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung said that to implement the second objective out of three laid down for the economic development of the State, cultivation of oil palms is being extended. To improve the standard of palm oil production, machinery manufactured by national entrepreneurs and technicians is to be used and efforts made to realize the objectives successfully.
Secretary of the Committee Managing Director of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise U Myint Oo reported on progress of work and tasks being undertaken and future tasks. Chairman of Seinban Industrial Production Cooperative Society U Kyaw Win and Chairman of Myanma Railways Electrician Employees Welfare Society U Kan Kaung reported on work related to production of palm oil and construction of palm oil mills.
Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win and departmental officials discussed matters pertaining to construction of palm oil mills. Brig-Gen Lun Maung gave instructions on the work.
(8) AWB presents K 1m for staff welfare of DSAYANGON, 13 Oct- A ceremony to donate K 1 million to Defence Services Academy by Asia Wealth Bank was held at DSA in PyinOoLwin yesterday morning. Vice-Chairman of AWB U Aik Tun presented K 1 million for staff welfare of DSA to PyinOoLwin Station Commander Commandant of DSA Brig-Gen Tin Oo.
Then, Vice-Chairman of AWB U Aik Tun presented K 500,000 for DSA Maternal and Child Welfare Association to Patron of the association Daw Thida Htay.
Next, a ceremony to hand over the new building of No 22 Basic Education Primary School at DSA donated by AWB was held at the school. U Aik Tun presented K 500,000 for the funds of the school to Chairman of School Board of Trustees Lt-Col Nay Aye and documents related to the school to Brig-Gen Tin Oo. Then, U Aik Tun and Brig-Gen Tin Oo formally opened the school. AWB spent K 2.2 million for construction of the school building. Afterwards, the donation ceremony for Zinamanaung Pagoda in PyinOoLwin was held. U Aik Tun donated K 1.5 million for construction of the wall of the pagoda to Chairman of PyinOoLwin Township Peace and Development Council U Soe Win and Chairman of the Pagoda Board of Trustees U Saw Yi.
(9) Talks on no smoking held at MMCWA buildingYANGON, 13 Oct- A talk on no smoking, organized by World Health Organization, was held at Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association building at the corner of Parami and Thanthuma Roads in South Okkalapa Township this morning. Present on the occasion were Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Central Executive Committee members, patrons and 200 MMCWA member youths.
First, Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe extended greetings. Then, Mr Alan Landers, former commercial actor for Winston cigarettes and Tiparillo cigar advertisements, gave lectures on disadvantages of cigarette and his experience with the use of video tapes to the audience 0 and answered the queries. Later, Chairperson Dr Kyu Kyu Swe presented souvenir to Mr Alan Landers.
(10) 27 Khin-U Township NLD members resign of own accordYANGON, 13 Oct-Twenty-seven members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Khin-U Township, Sagaing Division. Twenty-seven members of Khin-U Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Khin-U Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 19 January 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for14th October 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 50%.
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