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- Secretary-1 inspects regional development work in northern Shan State, attends opening of new school buildings in Lashio
- Secretary-1 addresses opening of Chinshwehaw-Kunlong-Hsenwi Road, Nyinaung Bridge and Namting Bridge in Shan State (North)
- Secretary-2 calls on departmental officials to pay serious attention to all-round development projects
- MWVO Pre- Conference ( Yangon- Division ) held; Attended by Chairman of Organizing Central Committee Adjutant- General Lt.- General Lt.- Gen Win Myint
- Minister for Home Affairs pays goodwill visit to India
- Australian pilot rescued near Mali island
- Sayagyi Alinka Kyawswa Dr U Thu Kha honoured
- Delegates arrive to attend
- 6 members resign from Yinmabin Township NLD of own accord
(1) Secretary-1 inspects regional development work in northern Shan State, attends opening of new school buildings in LashioYangon, 12 Nov - Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, together with Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, left Lashio in northern Shan State for Kunkalon Dam in Wanhin region, Maingmaw District, Wa region yesterday morning.
The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Sein Win, Wa national race leader U Pauk U Chan, national race leaders and local people. The opening ceremony of Kunkalon Dam was attended by the Secretary-1 and party, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Mr Liang Dong, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori, Wa national race leader U Pauk Yu Chan and national race leaders, officials of Wa Areas Development Programme in Maing-pauk, guests from PRC and local people.
Wa national race leader U Kyauk Win Kwan spoke of construction of Kunkalon Dam. Then, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Wa national race leader U Pauk Yu Chan formally opened the dam and the sluice gate. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the dam and terraced fields to be irrigated by the dam. Next, the Secretary-1 and party left for Lonhtan village by helicopter and inspected mining blocks near the village. At Lonhtan village, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by national race leaders and local people.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected warehouse where tin ores are kept, at Lonhtan Mine. The cornerstone laying ceremony of Lonhtan Refinery was held at the designated place. It was attended by the Secretary-1 and party, the Chinese and Japanese Ambassadors, national race leaders and officials of WADP, guests from PRC and local people.
U Pauk Yu Chan spoke of facts about the refinery, and said that tin was mined in this region beginning 1896, and after 1900, tin was mined on a commercial scale. He added tin lode has been found in the regions adjacent to Lonhtan and Wanlin regions, and production of tin has increased gradually; therefore, arrangements have been made to build a refinery; mining of tin will contribute towards development of the region and create employment opportunities for local people. Officials reported on the layout plan of the refinery and buildings.
Then, the cornerstone laying ceremony began. The Secretary-1 laid a silver casket containing nine metals produced from Wa region. Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint laid a stone plaque on the foundation.
The Secretary-1 and U Pauk Yu Chan sprinkled scented water over the foundation. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the site chosen for construction of Lonhtan Refinery. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party left for Khuma and inspected earth work for the growing of Sihonghwa (Saffron) herbal plants by helicopter.
The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by national race leaders and local people. An exhibition on metals and goods produced from Wa region was held in the compound of the town hall in Khuma. Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt and Wa national race leader U Pauk Yu Chan formally opened the exhibition. Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed metal ores and metals, granite slabs, bottles of purified drinking water, foodstuff, Sihonghwa (Saffron) herbal plants and local products.
A ceremony to mark the opening of Kunkalon Dam, the cornerstone laying ceremony of Lonhtan Refinery and the opening of Khuma Sihonghwa Herbal Farm was held at the town hall in Khuma. At the ceremony, the Secretary-1 said that at a time when the government is making all-out efforts for development of border areas where national races are residing, the opening of Kunkalon Dam and the arrangements for the establishment of Lonhtan Refinery and Khuma Herbal Plant Farm are efforts to accelerate regional development.
Now national unity, the most basic foundation for the Union of Myanmar to be able to stand tall in the international community, has been built, and favourable conditions for development of border areas are emerging. It is evident that the efforts of the government and the people for regional development, economic development and improvement of living conditions of local people, are bearing fruit. The government is carrying out regional development tasks related to construction of roads, bridges and dams and energy and electricity, and implementing plans for development of border areas and national races which covers education, health, culture, agriculture, livestock breeding, production and trade; due to participation of local people, regional development is gaining momentum.
To facilitate border trade with neighbouring nations, border areas have been upgraded up to township level and district level, and suitable places have been designated as entrances to the nation; therefore, modern towns and cities are emerging in border areas. Moreover, the government is giving encouragement to the establishment of businesses suitable for the region, and as a result, businesses related to agriculture, livestock breeding and trade are becoming successful. As arrangements are being made to open Lonhtan Refinery and Khuma Herbal Plant Farm, the momentum of economic development of the region will increase all the more.
It is encouraging to see that local national people are participating in the regional development tasks of the government and working with might and main for the development of their regions. In accord with this tradition, Wa national race brethren are building roads, bridges, dams, embankments and power plants in their region not only with the assistance of the government but also on self-reliance.
It is gratifying to see that Wa national race brethren are carrying out agriculture and livestock breeding work, the basic business of local national people, with the aim of ensuring regional food sufficiency. Wanlin Dam (a) Kunkalon Dam will be of great benefit to agricultural undertakings in the region, and they are living proof of the self-reliant effort of Wa national race brethren. Lonhtan Refinery and Khuma Herbal Plant Farm which will emerge soon, will be of great help to efforts for economic development of the region and improvement of living conditions of local people.
Today the State Peace and Development Council, believing that only when there is equitable development among regions of the Union and improvement of living conditions of all the national races, will national unity be stronger and will the Union be able to exist forever, is paying special attention to development of the regions which lagged behind in development for various reasons. Local national people are actively participating in the regional development tasks of the government and working for regional development on self-reliance, which is an encouraging feat for the future of the Union.
The emergence of favourable conditions can be attributed to solidarity and unity of national brethren. All the national brethren need to maintain the tradition of active cooperation with one another under the leadership of the government with a view to keeping national solidarity and peace and tranquillity in perpetuity.
Today some big nations which want to dominate the Union of Myanmar, in collusion with internal elements, are attempting to disrupt stability and peace and tranquillity of the nation and break up national solidarity and unity.
Regional peace and tranquillity, regional development and socio-economic development of national brethren are inter-linked and interdependent.
Continuous efforts are to be exerted to keep them alive forever. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to maintain the tradition of conscientiously participating in the regional development tasks and work for the development of Wa region, thereby contributing to the development of the Union.
U Pau Yu Chan said, we are striving for drug eradication work in accord with the guidance of the Head of State, under the leader of the government On the other hand, it is an essential task to make efforts to fulfil the needs of local people.
Construction of Wanlin Darn began on 26 September 1999 and was finished on 28 need to be implemented for out of 1,200 acres of land, only over 200 acres can be irrigated to date.
Efforts are to be made for the economic development of Wa region through construction of dams and land reclamation for 95 per cent of the people in Wa region are farmers. We ate extending agricultural land changing outdated cultivation methods to modem ones for conservation of environment.
In Khuma region, experimental cultivation of various kinds of crops was carried out. Cultivation of saffron herbal plants to be carried out now as preliminary programme of opium substitute crops cultivation.
Market prospects for saffron plants are very promising as it is a cash crop and useful to health and because of its medicinal value. Cultivation of saffron plant is a way to increase income of the farmers in the region because marketing price of the plant is very high. If this programme is successful it will be extend in the vast area of Wa region.
A good factor in the region is abundance of water resources and mineral resources. Mineral resources are to be exploited to the best of ability with the use of present water resources.
Lonhtan refinery is constructed to add value to the minerals mined in the region by refining them. Then, Wa national race leader U Pau Yu Chan presented gift to the Secretary-l. Similarly, the Secretary-l presented gifts to U Pau Yu Chan. After that, the Secretary-l and party arrived back in Lashio in the evening.
At 4 p.m., a ceremony to open buildings of basic education schools in Lashio was held in conjunction with the handing over of the buildings to the Ministry of Education at Lashio Basic Education High School No 6, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary- I Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were department heads, state, district and township authorities, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, wellwishers, officials of No 2 Basic Education Department, the township education officer, school heads, members of the school board of trustees and the parent teacher association and students.
Also present on the occasion were department heads, state, district and township authorities, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, wellwishers, officials of No 2 Basic Education Department, the township education officer, school heads, members of the school board of trustees and the parent teacher association and students.
Headmistress Daw Khin Myat Nwe and Chairman SB retired Maj Myo Win and three-distinction winner Nag Sein Oo who stood the first in Shan State (North) in the Matriculation Examination for 1999-2000 academic year formally opened the two-storey building of Lashio BEHS No 6.
Then, the Secretary-l unveiled the signboard of Thiri Yadana school building and inspected the building. The Secretary-l also inspected rooms of the learning centre, the projected media, the video system, the computer-aided instruction, the electronic media, the printed media, the audio system and the mechanical and domestic science and skills demonstrated by students. Afterwards, a ceremony to made the opening and handing over of the school buildings to the Ministry of Education was held at Kanbawza Hall.
At first, Assistant Shan State (North) Education Officer (Admin) Daw Nang Ywet Hsai Lao reported on the purpose of the construction of the school buildings, multimedia teaching centres which have been opened at BEHSs in Lashio and arrangements being made uplifting- the student sports sector. Next, Chairman of SBT retired Maj Myo Win of BEHS
No 6 reported on efforts made for extended construction of the school buildings.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and officials accepted donations cashes for school buildings by Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council.
The Secretary- 1 presented teaching aid for BEHSs in Lashio to Headmistress Daw Khin Myat Nwe of BEHS No 6. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said :
Under the leadership of North-East Command, school buildings have been built by regiments and units in the command area, Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council, local authorities, local people, wellwishers and school boards of trustees to enable students to conveniently and peacefully pursue education at BEPSs, BEMSs and BEHSs.
These are efforts of the Government and the people to develop human resources which are important for the development of the future State. Actually, the cooperation of the people is essential as the Government is fulfilling requirements of BEPSs, BEMSs, BEHSs, universities and colleges such as lecture halls, furniture, teaching aid and modern multimedia teaching centres.
The people are actively participating in implementing the education promotion programmes with a view to ensuring all-round education development of students, human resources of the nation and improvement of education standard up to international's level and narrowing the educational gap between urban and rural areas. So, success has been achieved in the respective tasks.
It is a noble deed that the government and the people are nurturing the human resources for building the future State.
In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged all to expedite efforts of local authorities, local people, wellwishers and school boards of trustees in order to achieve success in implementing education promotion programmes and nurturing human resources, and to continuously strive for emergence of a modem and developed nation in a short time. Then, students presented variety songs and dances.
Next, the Secretary- 1 posed for a documentary photo together with members of SBT, PTA, the school head, teachers and students.
After that, the Secretary and party arrived at Shweli Yeiktha in Lashio. At 9.25 am today, the Secretary-l and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, left for Chinshwehaw, Laukkai District, by Tatmadaw helicopter. The Secretary-l and party were welcomed there by Brig-Gen Zaw Win of Laukkai Station and officials, departmental personnel and national race leaders.
Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border-Areas and National Races Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the opening ceremony of Chinshwehaw-Kunlong-Hsenwi road section, Nyinaung Bridge and Namting Bridge and gave a speech. Then, the Secretary-1 and party flew back to Lashio in the afternoon. Later, the Secretary-l and party arrived back here in the evening.
Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, who accompanied the Secretary-l, met service personnel of Geological Survey and Minerals Exploration Department, Nos I and 2 Mining Enterprise of Shan State (North) on 11 November evening. Similarly, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt met employees of state, district and township Development
Affairs Departments and the domestic science training school in Lashio on 11 November evening. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe inspected Lashio Airport, and met service personnel. Minister for Immigration and Population U Saw Tun also met service personnel of departments under the ministry in Lashio on 11 November evening.
Likewise, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa inspected Youth Training Centre in Lashio on 10 November evening and Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint inspected Lashio General Hospital.
(2) Secretary-1 addresses opening of Chinshwehaw-Kunlong- Hsenwi Road, Nyinaung Bridge and Namting Bridge in Shan State (North)
Nyinaung Bridge emerges as proof of cooperation between Kokang, Wa brethren in peaceful regions
Yangon, 12 Nov - Chinshwehaw-Kunlong-Hsenwi Road, Nyinaung Bridge and Namting Bridge in Shan State (North) were commissioned into service today. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt made a speech at the inauguration ceremony held at Mingala Mandat on Chinshwehaw-Kunlong-Hsenwi Road in Chinshwehaw, Laukkai District, Shan State (North).
Also present were members of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, senior military officers, the Ambassador of China to Myanmar, the Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, local authorities, guests from China, Kokang national leader U Phon Kya Shin and members, Wa national leader U Pau Yu Chan and members, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and other social organizations, student youths, cultural troupes, and local people.
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the day was auspicious for Shan, Wa and Kokang national brethren as well as for the Union, as Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw Road passing through Shan region, and Wa and Kokang regions, and Namting Bridge and Nyinaung Bridge linking Wa region with Kokang region could be put into service. The government is today paying special attention to further consolidation of national unity and vitalization of Union spirit, and harmonious development of all regions of the Union. During this time, new roads and bridges which could contribute effectively to regional development emerge one after another, and it is quite opportune for local national peoples as they can enjoy the benefits accruing from them. Chinshwehaw is a significant place, for it is the place where the government and the national brethren reached a peace accord in 1989. After the peace agreement had been reached with Kokang national brethren, Wa national brethren followed this example, and then, peace continued flourishing all over the country.
Chinshwehaw region can be called the peaceful, victorious ground of the entire Union, and thus, emergence of roads and bridges intended for development of Chinshwehaw and Namtit regions is auspicious not only for the respective regions but also for the Union. Regional peace and stability and efficient transport are the most essential requirements for the development of the Union. Socio-economic life of the local nationalities will be improved when regional peace and security, and transport efficiency have been further enhanced. It is usual that promotion of relations among the nationalities of various regions in turn enhances trade and social relationship, resulting in further consolidation of national unity and Union spirit. The government therefore pays special priority to construction of roads and bridges in carrying out tasks for development of border areas and national races. Today, the regions of Wa and Kokang brethren have become more and more peaceful with efficient transport, and this has engendered encouraging results such as promotion of relations among nationalities, economic development and progress in border trade. Under these circumstances, national entrepreneurs who have emerged with the government's encouragement and support are investing in the agriculture, livestock and transport sectors.
As the Asia World Co Ltd, an economic firm belonging to Kokang national entrepreneurs, could repave Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw Road through BOT system in cooperation with the government, it could be opened today. The same company built Lashio-Muse Road through BOT system, and it could be opened in 1997, and today, efficient transport is direct from Lashio-Hsenwi-Kunlong to Chinshwehaw. Furthermore, the road opened today will be able to effectively provide easy access to the other regions adjoining Wa and Kokang regions, and contribute to greater development border trade with the People's Republic of China and uplift of socio-economic life of local nationalities. The Secretary-1 continued to say that greater increase in local people's cooperation in regional development projects and implementation of some development projects on their own prove the uplift of the socio-economic life of the local people. Wa national brethren, in their cooperation for development of Thanlwin eastern region projects, repaved Tachilek-Monghsat Road and built Namkhup Bridge on the road. Again, Wa and Kokang national brethren cooperated and successfully built Nyinaung Bridge named meaningfully to be known as a "brethren bridge".
The regions of the brethren who, in the past, had to cross the creek to go to another region have now become closely linked because of the bridge, and it will further promote relations between Kokang and Wa brethren and strengthen their love and cooperation. As the bridge is the first one built by the national brethren together, it can be called the Union bridge in a distant area complete with national essence.
The government has also built Namting Bridge on Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw spanning Namting Creek and linking Kunlong with Hopang. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt spoke of efforts for building of roads and bridges in all states and divisions to form a network and the benefits accrued from them such as development of economy, production and trade sectors, and encouraging results in cultivation of poppy substitute crops and reduction of cultivation of opium poppy and trafficking of narcotic drugs. He emphasized the need for local people to maintain Nyinaung Bridge and Namting Bridge for their long-term durability and to make them stand to show united cooperation of Kokang and Wa national brethren and the government's goodwill for brethren nationalities.
He also stressed the need for national entrepreneurs to use Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw Road for actual development of the regions and socio-economic uplift of the brethren.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all brethren to perpetually strengthen unity, love, peace and cooperation of national brethren. Speaking next, Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo said Asia World Co Ltd undertook the construction of Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw Road, the Ministry of Construction rebuilt Namting Creek Bridge which was destroyed by the flood in 1998. He thanked Asia World Co Ltd and the brethren who cooperated in the tasks.
The Secretary-l and party went to Nyinaung Bridge. A ceremony to inaugurate Nyinaung Bridge linking Kokang and Wa regions was held at the bridge.
Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein, national race leader U Phon Kya Shin and Wa national race leader U Pauk Yu Chan formally opened the bridge.
The Secretary-l and party and guests walked on the bridge and had souvenir photo taken. The reinforced concrete Nyinaung Bridge, 403 feet long and 21 feet wide, was built on Namting Creek and it links Chinshwehaw in Kokang region and Namtip in Wa region.
The Secretary-l and party went to Namting Bridge. A ceremony to open Namting Bridge on Hsenwi-Kunlong-Hopang-Mongmaw road was held at the Mingala Mandat near the bridge.
The Secretary-l said it is an auspicious day to open the Namting Bridge linking Shan State, Kokang and Wa regions and there was once no peace in the region due to misunderstanding and doubts among the national races.
The Secretary-l fomally unveiled the stone inscription of the bridge. The Secretary-l and guests had souvenir photo taken and inspected the bridge.
The Namting Bridge lies on Hsenwi-Kunlong-Hopang-Mongnuw road and was built across Namting Creek. It is 432 feet long and 16 feet 6 inches wide and can withstand 36 ton loads.
(3) Secretary-2 calls on departmental officials to pay serious attention to all-round development projects
Taninthayi Division has prospects to develop in momentum
Yangon, 12 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected and gave instructions on development projects in Taninthayi Division on 10 November. Accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, senior military officers, departmental heads, the Secretary-2 flew from Yangon to Dawei in Taninthayi Division.
The Secretary-2 had discussions with division, district and township level departmental officials at Heinda Yeiktha. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-2 said that the government is implementing projects for all-round development of Taninthayi Division and it is essential for all government employees of the division to pay serious attention to their tasks.
All have to participate and cooperate in the endeavours for sufficiency of rice in respective townships of Taninthayi Division, extension of cultivation of edible oil palm and rubber, and efficient transport. Taninthayi Division has prospects to develop as much as endeavours could be made, and with the development of the transport sector and coming to an end of insurgency, the division will be able to make progress with momentum, he said.
Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi spoke of production of oil and natural gas, and development plans, and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung explained the Taninthayi Division development projects.
While in Dawei, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone held discussions with departmental officials at the Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading office, and later inspected paddy warehouses.
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe inspected the cold storage and ice factories of Myanmar Sunrise Co Ltd at Kabu Village, Launglon Township, Dawei District, and poultry farms in Dawei.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein also inspected Dawei People's Hospital, and construction of wards and nurses training school and had discussions with the medical superintendents, doctors, nurses and staff. In their meeting with the departmental officials at Dawei Town Hall, the ministers gave suggestions sectorwise.
Deputy Minister for Agriculture Brig-Gen Khin Maung inspected land preparation work for cultivation of summer paddy at Zaha field in Dawei Township, the 8th mile rubber plantation, and high-yield paddy fields. Kyaw Zeya high-yield paddy is grown in Taninthayi Division this year. Sample yield survey on farmer U San Shwe's farm indicated that the strain would yield 100 baskets per acre.
Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung inspected Dawei Basic Education High School and its multimedia teaching centres. The Secretary-2 and party flew to Myeik where they were welcomed by Deputy Commander of the Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Tin Latt, Commander of Taninthayi Naval Region Command Headquarters Commodore Soe Myint and officials.
In the briefing hall at Myeik Airport, they heard reports on extension of Myeik Airport runway and later inspected the work. Yesterday, the Secretary-2 and party helicoptered from Myeik to Kyunsu where they attended the opening ceremony of the extension ward of Kyunsu Township People's Hospital. Township Health Officer Dr Tun Lwin and member of Township People's Hospital Supervisory Committee U Than Kywe formally opened the ward.
The new ward is 60 feet by 30 feet with a height of 12 feet. It was built with K2 million provided by the government K1 million donated by the public.
The Secretary-2 and party went to Mawtongyi region in Kyunsu Township and inspected bleeding of rock fish of Pyi Phyo Tun national Co Ltd.
Commander of Taninthayi Naval Region Command Commodore Soe Myint and Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Tun Aung Kyaw reported on efforts for boosting of cultivation acreage for rice sufficiency in the township, construction of ring road and water supply at the hall of the Naval Region Command.
The Secretary-2 then gave instruction.The Secretary-2 and party went to Pathaung Village in Myeik Township by helicopter. The Secretary-2 and party inspected construction of Pathaung Bridge across Kyaukphya River.
Project Engineer Lt-Col Thein Naing reported on supply of construction materials and machinery and work undertaken.
The Secretary-2 gave instructions. The Pathaung Bridge is 810 feet long and it can withstand 60 ton loads.
The Secretary-2 and party went to Myeik and inspected construction of Myanmar modern fish market and jetty of Myanmar International Fisheries Joint Venture Ltd in Myeik Industrial Zone.
Director-General Mr Jean Robert Behar and Managing Director Daw Kyawt Kyawt Lwin of Myanmar Intentional Fisheries Joint Venture Ltd reported on construction of the jetty and other buildings.
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein took part in the discussions. The Secretary-2 then gave instructions. The Secretary-2 and party inspected construction of the jetty and work being undertaken.
Chairman of Leading Committee for Development of Taninthayi Region Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo met departmental officials District and Township service personnel and members of organizations at Pale Yadana Hall in Myeik.
The Secretary-2 said endeavours are being made for development of Taninthayi Division after formation of committee and sub-committees. He said works for ensuring better transport in the region, rice sufficiency, extended cultivation of oil palm and rubber and boosting production of fish and meat are to be implemented effectively.
Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung and Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung reported on works of the ministries concerned.
Secretary of Leading Committee for Development of Taninthayi Region Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung reported on efforts for development of Taninthayi region.
The Secretary-2 said projects for development of Taninthayi were discussed in detail and spoke of the need for officials to work with seriousness for success. . The Secretary-2 and party inspected construction of Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge near Kyweku Village.
Assistant Engineer U Than Lwin reported on the project. The Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge is 3,612 feet long and 28 feet wide.
The Secretary-2 and party arrived back here in the evening. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone inspected warehouses in Myeik this morning and filling stations on 10 November.
(4) MWVO Pre- Conference ( Yangon- Division) held; Attended by Chairman of Organizing Central Committee Adjutant- General Lt- General Lt- Gen Win Myint
Yangon, 12 Nov - Yangon Division War Veteran Organization held the Pre-Conference of Myanmar War Veteran Organization at the conference hall of Defence Services Orthopaedic Hospital (500-bed) in Mingalardon Township this morning. Chairman of the Organizing Central Committee of MWVO Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint attended it.
Also present were members of the Organizing Central Committee, Patron of Yangon Division WVO Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee of Myanmar War Veteran Organization, members of the supervisory committees of east district, west district, south district and north district of Yangon Division, officials of ministries, chairman of Township Peace and Development Councils of Yangon Division, Secretary of Yangon Division Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aye Myint and executives, personnel of Red Cross Society, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association, Myanmar Medical Association, Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs, Myanmar Music Asiayon and Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club, dele-gates of 45 townships in Yangon Division and specially-invited guests. The members of the panel of chairmen were Brig-Gen Tha Htay (Retired), Col Ba Tun (Retired) and Col Aung Myint (Retired). Captain Daw Khin Mya Mya (Retired) and Captain Daw Kyi Kyi Sein (Retired) acted as masters of ceremonies.
The master of ceremonies announced the preliminary meeting valid as 522 delegates out of 525 attended it. Member of the panel of chairmen Brig-Gen Tha Htay (Retired) made an opening speech. Members of the Organizing Committee of Yangon Division War Veteran Organization Captain Kyaw Nyunt Lwin (Retired), Captain Aye Myint (Retired) and Maj Maung Win (Retired) read the report submitted to the Pre-Conference. Then, Col Tint Lwin (Retired) and Maj Win Lwin (Retired) discussed matters related to the national political sector and the national defence and security sector respectively. The Pre-Conference stopped for a while, and resumed in the afternoon. Lt-Col Than Myint (Retired), Lt-Col Min Han (Retired) and Maj Lwin Myint (Retired) discussed matters related to the economic sector, the social and welfare sector and the public welfare sector respectively.
Afterwards, the Pre-Conference approved seven future tasks and placed three matters on record. Member of the Organizing Central Committee of MWVO Minister U Thaung reported on the rendering of cash assistance for holding Pre-Conferences in states and divisions and arrangements to provide cash assistance for disabled Tatmadaw members (retired). The Pre-Conference ended with closing remarks by Brig-Gen Tha Htay (Retired).
(5) Minister for Home Affairs pays goodwill visit to India
Yangon, 12 Nov-Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, at the invitation of Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of India Shri L K Advani, paid a goodwill visit to India from 1 to 10 November this year. During the visit, the minister discussed matters related to promotion of border areas development and cooperation with Minister of Home Affairs of India Shri L K Advani, Minister of Foreign Affairs Shri Jaswant Singh, Minister of Defence Shri George Fernandes and Minister of Personnel and Administrative Reforms Ms Vasundhara Raje. The minister and party visited Narcotic Training School in Faridabad, Central Forensic Science Laboratory in New Delhi, National Security Guard Training Centre in Manesar, National Police Academy in Hyderabad and Information Technology Management Centres in Hyderabad and Bangalore. The delegation comprised Director-General of General Administration Department U Aung Thein and Head of Drug Abuse Control Department of MPF Police Col Kham Aung.
(6) Australian pilot rescued near Mali island
Yangon, 12 Nov- A Newzealand-made single engine FU-24 plane with Australian pilot Mr Kimparker of Universal Tracking Systems PTY Ltd on board, made an emergency landing near Mali island in Kyunsu Township at 12.30 local time on 11 November due to engine failure during its flight from Phukhet Airport, Thailand, to Calcutta Airport. The pilot was rescued safe and sound by a warship of Defence Services (Navy) as soon as the accident occurred. The front wheel stand of the aircraft was broken and the bonnet of the engine was burnt. He was brought to Myeik by the Navy warship. And he arrived here by air at 3 pm today. Authorities gave necessary assistance to him and officially handed him over to Australian Embassy through Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(7) Sayagyi Alinka Kyawswa Dr U Thu Kha honoured
YANGON, 12 Nov- A ceremony to honour Patron of Myanma Motion Picture Asiayon Alinka Kyawswa Maha Saddhamma Jotika Sayagyi U Thu Kha on whom Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) was conferred by Yangon University Education Committee was held at MMPA Building on Wingaba Road in Bahan Township this morning, attended by Minister for Information Mai-Gen Kyi Aung.
Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, department heads of Ministry of Information, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, officials of Myanma Motion Picture, Thabin and Music Asiayons and Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association and guests. First, Chairman of MMPA U Sein Tin made a speech and member of MMPA U Htoo Tha read out the biography of Sayagyi U Thu Kha
Then, members of MMPA presented K 100,000 to Sayagyi U Thu Kha. Sayagyi U Thu Kha spoke words of thanks and donated K 100,000 towards the social and education funds for of artists and their families through Chairman U Sein Tin.
(8) Delegates arrive to attend Meeting
YANGON, 12 Nov-A drug enforcement officer of United Nations Drug Control Programme and delegates from Japan and People's Republic of China arrived here by air today to attend 24th Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and the Pacific (HONLEA). They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by MPF officials.
(9) 6 members resign from Yinmabin Township NLD of own accord
Yangon, 12 Nov- Six members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Division. Six members of Yinmabin Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Yinmabin Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 3 June 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 13th November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%
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