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 Tuesday,    19  December  2000
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  1. Traditional medicine and medical equipment exhibition opened
  2. Japan presents medical equipment worth over ¥ 3m to NHC
  3. Workshop on India-Myanmar cooperation in development of small and medium enterprises held
  4. Laotian delegation concludes visit
  5. Minister inspects factories
  6. Minister for Education meets goodwill delegation of Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association
  7. All-round construction tasks of Mindhamma Hill gaining momentum
  8. Sports News
  9. Poppy fields destroyed in Shan State
(1) Traditional medicine and medical equipment exhibition opened

YANGON, 18 Dec - A ceremony to open the traditional medicine and medical  equipment exhibition was held at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U Wisara  Road this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of  the State Peace and Development  Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. The exhibition covering the traditional  medicine  sector concerning the tasks of the Ministry of Health, the sector of  traditional medicine produce's and the sector of herbal raw material  producers and distributors is held with the aim of  modernizing and improving  traditional medicine.

Also present were ministers, the Mayor, deputy ministers, Director-General of  the Department of  Traditional Medicine Dr Kyaw Myint Tun and heads of  department, Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare  Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, officials of the State Peace and   Development Council Office, the ambassadors and diplomats of foreign  embassies, traditional medicine practitioners of the Traditional Medicine  Council, delegates of states and divisions who have come to
attend the  Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference, traditional medicine producers  and herbal raw  material dealers and guests. Members of the Traditional  Medicine Council traditional medicine
practitioners U Nyan Tun, U Nyan Lwin  and U Kyaw Sein formally opened the exhibition. The Secretary-1, members of  the National Health Committee and the Traditional Medicine Council and guests viewed the exhibition.

The Department of Traditional Medicine and the Department of Medical Research  (Lower Myanmar)  under the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Industry-1, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and  private traditional medicine producers and dealers have opened 136 booths at  the  exhibition. On display at the exhibition are photos of activities  concerning the traditional medicine sector carried out by officials of the  State, posters, demonstration of research on traditional medicines, herbal
plants which grow in Myanmar, equipment used for production of traditional  medicines and samples of  herbal raw materials. The exhibition will be opened  till 22 December.

Myanmar has always paid special attention to flourishing of its literature  Conference on Views and  Visions in the Literary Heritage of SEA opens

YANGON, 18 Dec- A ceremony to open the Conference on Views and Visions in the Literary Heritage of  Southeast Asia, organized by the Universities' Historical Research Department of the Ministry of  Education, was held at the  International Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning, attended by  Chairman  of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, the Chairman of Civil Service  Selection and Training  Board, deputy ministers, the director-general of the  State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads,  directors-general, deputy directors-general and rectors of departments and
universities under the Ministry of Education, members of Myanma Historical  Commission, diplomats of  foreign missions, resident representatives of UNDP  and UNESCO, resource persons from Australia, Bangladesh, China, France,  Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, US,  Britain  and Vietnam and researchers of the Universities' Historical Research  Department.

First, Chairman of the Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of  the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an  opening address.

He extended  a most cordial  welcome to all the participants to the Conference on Views and Visions in  the Literary Heritage of Southeast Asia. And went onto say " We are indeed honoured by the presence of so many distinguished and well  known scholars from the region as well as from other parts of the world. Our  Southeast Asia region is rich in culture and  civilization and our literary  traditions are a source of pride to our peoples. Unfortunately, the literary  heritage of the region remains rather isolated and unknown even among the peoples of the region. It is
our hope that the present Conference will serve  to heighten the awareness of treasure trove of literary  heritage that the
region is endowed with. As a nation with a rich history of literature, Myanmar is indeed proud to have the pleasure of hosting this Conference. Throughout our history, Myanmar has always paid special attention to the  flourishing of its literature. It is our belief that our literature has helped consolidate our national  character, our outlook as well as our  traditions, culture and customs.

We believe that our literary tradition, together with the other parts of our  cultural heritage, contributes to  the establishment of our identity. A review of the historical heritage of Myanmar literature will reveal that the written  words have had a long history in Myanmar, and throughout the centuries a rich  literary  tradition has been built up. It is a tradition of great diversity, embracing the literature of the court as well as the literature of the monastery and the village. There is the literature of the intellect as well  as the literature of the imagination and the literature of factual record.  Although times have changed and are changing still more, we fell that this  literary tradition is very much a part of our lives.

As such, the Government of the Union of Myanmar undertakes conscientious  steps for the flourishing of  literature in the country. Every year, in the Myanmar month of Nadaw, we celebrate Sarsoday Day, honouring our writers. The National Literary Awards are presented, and younger writers pay their respect  and reverence to their elders. This cherished tradition reflects the high  regard given to writers and to literary works in Myanmar. Whoever, there is much in our literary tradition that still needs to be studied and  interpreted. There is also a need to make others know and understand our  literary tradition. We have, in Southeast Asia, many shared values and traditions, and as we come closer together as a
regional entity, there is a need also to develop a greater sense of regional identity based on those  values and traditions. It must be admitted that there has not been much knowledge and  understanding among ourselves.

Many of the people in literary circles know more about English and European  authors than about their  own Southeast Asian counterparts. Perhaps that blame can be put on a colonial history which has divided us, but we need to go beyond that blame and try for a remedy. Translations would be a helpful to some of  the works of our contemporary writers have been translated and as a consequence they have won literary acclaim and received international literary awards. I am confident that through exchange of views and  discussions, ways and means will be found to further enhance the knowledge of  the literature of the region. The present Conference will not only provide a good forum for scholars from Southeast  Asia region to present the literary heritage of their countries but will also allow the scholars outside the  region to discuss the various aspects of the literary traditions of Southeast Asia.

These deliberations will surely bring about a better understanding of these  traditions as well as a  realization that while these traditions serve to shape our separate identities they also emphasize our
common humanity. In conclusion, may I wish the Conference every success and to those  distinguished  participants who have come from abroad, a most pleasant stay in Myanmar and an opportunity to enjoy some of our cultural traditions. Then, Director-General Daw Ni Ni Myint of Universities' Historical Research  Department extended greetings and the opening ceremony came to a close.

(2) Japan presents medical equipment worth over ¥ 3m to NHC

YANGON, 18 Dec - Japan presented documents relating to donation of two  vehicles equipped with  blood transfusion sets and eye, ear and nose, surgical equipment worth ¥ 3,671,000 to Myanmar this evening at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal  Hotel. It was attended by Chairman of National Health Committee  Secretary-1  of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, donor
Member of the Parliament of Japan Mr Hideo Watanabe, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori and  wellwishers. Mr Hideo  Watanabe presented the documents and surgical instruments to Secretary-1  Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Secretary-1 accepts donation of Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association

YANGON, 18 Dec-The goodwill delegation of Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association led by former  Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Yoichi Yamaguchi called on Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin  Nyunt at Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel this evening. Present on the occasion together with the Secretary-1 were ministers, member of Panel of Patrons of  Myanmar Women's Sports Federation Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and President of MWSF Professor Daw May May Yi. Mr Yoichi Yamaguchi presented ¥ 1 million for renovation of ancient pagodas in Bagan for the second time and ¥  700,000 for repair of women's soft ball playground to the Secretary-1. Next,  the Secretary-1
handed over the donations to Minister for Culture U Win Sein  and Professor Daw May May Yi.

(3) Workshop on India-Myanmar cooperation in development of small and  medium enterprises held

YANGON, 18 Dec - The workshop on India-Myanmar cooperation in development of  small and medium
enterprises was held at the Hotel Equatorial on Alanpya  Pagoda Road in Dagon Township this morning.  It was organized by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Eastern India  Federation of Chamber of Industry. Present were Deputy Minister for Commerce  Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, President of UMFCCI U Win Myint and executives, departmental officials, Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran, President of  EIFCI Mr Sumit Mazumder and party. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan made a speech. President of UMFCCI U Win Myint extended greetings. Chairman of EIFCI
Mr Sumit Mazumder and Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran made speeches. The workshop came to a close in the evening.

Minister meets Japanese MP

YANGON, 18 Dec-Member of the Parliament of Japan Mr Hideo Watanabe paid a  courtesy call on  Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein at the minister's  office on Pyi-daungsu Yeiktha Road in Dagon Township this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint and   officials.

Conference on Views and Visions in Literary Heritage of SEA begins

YANGON, 18 Dec - The Conference on Views and Visions in the Literary Heritage  of Southeast Asia,  sponsored by the Universities' Historical Research Department under the Ministry of Education, was held at the International Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning. It was attended by researchers of  the  Universities' Historical Research Department, professors, associate  professors, lecturers, departmental officials, members of Myanmar Historical  Commission, resource persons of Australia, Bangladesh,
China, France,  Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, US, Britain  and  Vietnam and observers. Secretary of Myanmar Historical Commission U Tun  Aung Chain and Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Historical Commission U Sai Tun Aung  chaired the morning and afternoon sessions respectively. The resource persons  submitted their papers. The Conference will continue till 20 December.

(4) Laotian delegation concludes visit

YANGON, 18 Dec- A Laotian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Health Dr  Davone Vongsack of Lao  People's Democratic Republic left here by air this  morning after studying health care services here. They were seen off at  Yangon International Airport by Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya  Oo, Director-General Dr Soe Aung of Health Department, First Secretary of the  Lao PDR Embassy Mr Kham sovay Keodalavong and officials of the Ministry of  Health.

Yangon YMCA holds Year 2000 thanksgiving ceremony

YANGON, 18 Dec-Yangon Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) held the  thanksgiving ceremony  to mark the year 2000 birthday of Christ on the lawns  of Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel in Bahan Township at 6 PM today. Present on the  occasion were Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin,  Minister for  Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Adviser to the State Peace and Development  Council Office U Ant Maung, Director-General U San Lwin of Department for  Promotion and Propagation of the
Sasana, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Religious Affairs Department, Chairman of Yangon YMCA Archbishop Andrea U Mya Han and executives, reverends of churches, representatives of all religions  and guests. General Secretary of YMCA U Tha Nyan acted as master of  ceremonies. Minister for  Religious Affairs U Aung Khin extended greetings. First, Col Aung Din (Retd) asked for God's blessing.

Then, Archbishop Andrei U Mya Han extended greetings. Afterwards, Reverend  Saw Margay Gyi prayed  for the State. Archbishop Mahn San Si Htay blessed the gathering. Then, Col Maung Maung Aye (Retd) blessed the gathering and presented gifts to those who attended the ceremony. Next, the attendance sang hymns and Rev U Aung Myint Sein blessed the gathering and the ceremony came  to a close.

(5) Minister inspects factories

YANGON, 18 Dec - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, together with Deputy  Minister Brig-Gen  Kyaw Win and officials, visited the bicycle factory project at Setsan Ward on Upper Pazundaung Road in Mingala Taungnyunt Township this  morning. The minister inspected the production process and called
on  officials to make efforts to be able to manufacture bicycles by the end of  January 2001. In meeting  with officials in the office of the project, the minister gave instructions on completion of project work as scheduled.

In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the Ministry of Industry-1  has been taking measures to  turn the old match factory into a bicycle factory  since August this year. Machinery will soon arrive from abroad, and  production work will start in the last week of January 2001.

Afterwards, the minister went to Mingala Taungnyunt Garment Factory No 2 and  inspected it. Then, the  minister proceeded to Mingala Taungnyunt Garment  Factory No 12. He met with officials and discussed future tasks. Next, the  minister inspected the factory. The minister also inspected Yankin Cotton  Reel  Factory No 28 on Station Road in Yankin Township.

Shwepyitha Bridge to be opened soon

YANGON, 18 Dec - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspected  construction of a toll gate on  the approach road of Aungzeya Bridge today. Accompanied by officials of Public Works, the minister arrived at the place  where an axis linking Yangon-Nyaungdon-Pathein Highway and Panhline Bridge
has been designated.

Yangon Division Superintending Engineer U Soe Nyunt and engineers briefed the  minister on  construction work. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun spoke of the need for  all to build the road in accord with the set standard. Together with  officials, the minister inspected the roundabouts and the surfacing of the   new extended road with tar at the junction of Yangon-Nyaungdon-Pathein  Highway and Shwepyitha Bridge.

At Shwepyitha Bridge Project, officials reported to the minister on progress  of work in building the  approach roads and the laying of tar on the main  structure. The minister called for working day and night shifts in order to  commission the bridge into service soon.

(6) Minister for Education meets goodwill delegation of Japan-Myanmar  Friendship Association

YANGON, 18 Dec-Minister for Education U Than Aung met a goodwill delegation  led by former  Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar and Adviser of Japan-Myanmar  Friendship Association Mr Yoichi Yamaguchi at his office this afternoon. They discussed measures to be undertaken by Japan-Myanmar  Association. Present on  the occasion were Deputy Ministers for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and U  Myo Nyunt and officials of the Ministry of Education.

Ministers inspect livestock breeding, fisheries works in Taninthayi Division

YANGON, 18 Dec-Chairman of Committee for Extended Production of Meat and Fish  Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and Vice-Chairman  Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein arrived at Myeik on 15 December evening. Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and  Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Aye Kyway, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tin Latt and officials welcomed them.

The Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, accompanied by the commander and the  deputy commander,  went to Myanmar International Fish Market and the fisheries jetty project of Myanmar International Fisheries Joint Venture Ltd in Myeik  Industrial Zone. After hearing reports on the project by officials, Minister  Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave suggestions and inspected the project.

On 16 December, the minister and party inspected Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge and  Kyweku Shipyard.
Then, the minister and party inspected cold storage  factories in Myeik and Kyunsu Townships. Then, the minister and party, accompanied by Taninthayi Naval Region Command Commander Commodore Soe Myint,  inspected the site chosen for construction of the systematic sea prawn  breeding camp of Myanmar International Fisheries Joint Venture Ltd in Maaing  Island of Kyunsu Township. Commodore Soe Myint reported on area of sea prawn  breeding and construction of Kanzawtaw embankment. The
minister gave  necessary instructions.

Yesterday morning, the ministers, the deputy commander and officials  inspected private poultry farms in  Myeik. In Myeik Industrial Zone, Minister  Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and the deputy commander and party met private entrepreneurs  and inspected their products.

(7) All-round construction tasks of Mindhamma Hill gaining momentum

YANGON, 18 Dec-Devotees, pilgrims, members of the Sangha far and near paid  reverence to Lawka  Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma Hill in  Insein Township today. All-round
construction tasks for the Image were  carried out by workers, engineers and experts under the supervision of the  respective sub-committees. Deputy Superintending Engineer U Nyunt Maung San  of Construction Project Special Group-2 of Public Works, engineers and  workers continued construction of  Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi, northern and  southern stairways and the retaining walls.

Finishing touches are being done by sculptor U Taw Taw and sons. Decoration  works were carried out  by Myanmar handicraft technician U Ohn Tin and group. Wut associations recited religious verses from 7 am to 10 p.m. Acting Commander of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Captain Tha Hsan and Tatmadaw  members paid obeisance to the Image and donated cash. Donation centre is open  from 7 am to 9 p.m. daily and donations by the wellwishers have amounted to K  13,500,841 to date.

(8) Sports News

Boxing Coaching Course opens

YANGON, 18 Dec- A ceremony to open the Boxing Coaching Course, jointly  conducted by Myanmar  Olympic Committee, Asia International Boxing Association  and Myanmar Boxing Federation, was held at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna  this afternoon, with an address by Chairman of MOC Minister for Sports  Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint. Also present were officials of the Ministry of  Sports, executives of MBF and trainees. First, the minister gave a speech.  Instructor Mr Lazaro Jemeneez Martinez of AIBA
extended greetings. Altogether  30 trainees of States/Divisions and ministries are attending the course to be  till 22 December.

C Licence Football Coaching Course ends

YANGON, 18 Dec- The Asian Football Confederation C Licence Football Coaching  Course, jointly organized by AFC and Myanmar Football Federation, concluded  at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna at 3 p.m. today, with an address by  Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye  Myint.

Also present were officials of the ministry and MFF and trainees. Instructor  Mr V Kalimutu also gave a speech. A total of 30 trainees 15 from States and  Divisions, five from first division and 10 from
advanced division football  clubs attended the two-week course.

Under-25 Advanced Division Soccer Tournament continues

YANGON, 18 Dec- The First Myanmar Olympic Committee Chairman's Trophy  Under-25 Advanced  Division Soccer Tournament, organized by Myanmar Football  Federation, continued at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna at 3 p.m. today.  Finance & Revenue trounced Tatmadaw (Army) 6-0 in the first
match. In the  second match, Commerce beat Electric Power 3-2. YCDC meets Construction in  the first match and Home Affairs (A) vs Energy (Oil) in the second match  tomorrow evening.

(9) Poppy fields destroyed in Shan State

YANGON, 18 Dec-The State Peace and Development Council is speeding up the  drug eradication work  as a national task. Tatmadaw columns, members of local  intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force and local people, under the  arrangement of local battalions, are destroying illegal poppy fields in  remote
areas in Shan State.

In Shan State (South), 477.1 acres of illegal poppy field in Pinlaung  Township, 424 acres in Phekhon  Township, 46.5 acres in Mongpan Township,  17.41 acres in Nyaungshwe Township, 311.5 acres in Hsihseng Township, 54  acres in Mongshu Township, 155 acres in Laikha Township, 553.5 cares in  Loilin, 54.22 acres in Monai Township and in Shan State (North), 39 acres in  Muse Township were destroyed during the period from September to 10 December  2000. Altogether 2132.23 acres had been destroyed during the 2000-2001 poppy  cultivation season.

Anti-tobacco quiz held

YANGON, 18 Dec - An anti-tobacco quiz was held under the co-sponsorship of  the Ministry of Health  and the Ministry of Information at Institute of  Nursing this morning. Students and members of Union Solidarity and  Development Association of Pabedan, Kyauktada, Sangyoung, Seikkan and Dagon
Town-ships took part in the quiz. Officials of the Ministry of Health, executives of Yangon West District USDA and officials of District and  Township Information and Public Relations Department Offices gave  supervision. The quiz continues on 19 December. Prizes will be presented to  winners on 20 December.

Seminar on project design and management on drug control held

YANGON, 18 Dec-A seminar on project design and management on drug control  jointly-sponsored by Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control and the United  Nations Drug Control Programme under the technological support project among  organizations in the sub-region being implemented under the MoU signed by six  nations was held at Myanmar Literacy Resource Centre in the compound of  Myanmar Educational Research Bureau on Pyay Road this morning. Present were  heads of departments from the
Ministry of Defence, Myanmar Police Force and  CCDAC.

Joint Secretary of CCDAC Police Col Kham Aung, deputy resident representative  of UNDCP Regional Office in Bangkok Mr Bengt Juhlin and resident  representative of UNDCP in Yangon Mr Jean Luc Lemahieu spoke. Altogether 41  participants attended the seminar which continues till 22 December.  Eradication of narcotic drugs, reduction of demand, drafting the control  project and management will be discussed.
 

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