(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of the Mexico
YANGON, 28 Sept - Mr. Eduardo Ramos Gomez, newly accredited Ambassador of the United Mexican States to the Union of Myanmar, presented his credentials to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 10:30 am today.
Also present on the occasion were State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyunt Swe and Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the Protocol Department.
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(2) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of the Ghana
YANGON, 28 Sept - Rear Admiral Thomas Kwesi Annan, newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the Union of Myanmar, presented his credentials to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 10:30 am today.
Also present on the occasion were State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyunt Swe and Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the Protocol Department.
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(3) Patriotism Vitalization Exhibition to be held for people to participate with patriotism, nationalist fervour in government's endeavours NLD intentionally trying to hamper nation's good economic foundations, peace, stability
YANGON, 28 Sept - A meeting was held this afternoon at the Ministry of Defence to coordinate organizing of Patriotism Vitalization Exhibition addressed by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Patriotism vitalization exhibitions have been held on significant days and on golden and diamond jubilee ceremonies, he recalled, saying a patriotism vitalization exhibition will be organized on a grand scale as it is required at present.
Myanmar had lived under servitude for more than 100 years, he recalled, adding it can be seen in history that colonialists had vied for enslaving Myanmar.
Myanmar fell under serfdom resulting from disintegration of national unity due to colonialists' attempts to interfere in and manipulate the nation's palace affairs, he recounted.
The need to vitalize people's patriotism is of great importance as there are now alien interferences and disturbances in the nation to enslave her again, he warned, saying for this reason, arrangements are being made to organize the Patriotism Vitalization Exhibition based on firm historical evidence, which we have already collected.
Hurting national peace and stability, National League for Democracy's unlawful acts have become visible as attempts to destroy the already achieved peace and unity, he noted.
NLD, he said, is intentionally trying to hamper the good economic foundations achieved through endeavours of the State and the people and economic development of entrepreneurs.
No government or nation will tolerate the situation which will lead to destruction of stability and law and order and eruption of anarchy and disturbances in the country, which has already maintained peace and stability, he declared.
However, the government's efforts in a gentle way to save people from facing unnecessary danger and panic should be understood, he reminded.
The government, he noted, will deter all attempts to destroy national unity and peace, good economic foundations, that have already been achieved, and peace and stability of the State.
Organizing of the Patriotism Vitalization Exhibition has been arranged for the people to participate with patriotism and nationalist fervour in the government's endeavours to safeguard them, he declared, inviting discussions for the exhibition to become grand and interesting.
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, deputy ministers, senior military officers, historians, officials and chairmen and members of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon and Myanmar Writers and Journalists Asiayon discussed successful holding of the exhibition on a grand scale.
The Secretary-1 gave suggestions, saying discussions presented at the meeting focused on successful holding of the exhibition to accelerate vitalization of youths' patriotism in accord with the time.
Coordination should be made for preparatory measures, he pointed out.
The exhibition will focus on youths and students, he noted, stressing the need to organize it in line with the objectives.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Minister for Education Dr Than Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, heads of department and guests were also present.
Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein emceed it.
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(4) National Convention Convening Commission meets
YANGON, 28 Sept - The National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the Commission meeting hall this afternoon.
It was attended by Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairmen Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, and Commission members.
The National Convention Convening Work Committee and Management Committee reported on the matters pertaining to the National Convention which were coordinated by members of the National Convention Convening Commission.
Meeting chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin gave his suggestions on the reports and the meeting ended with his concluding remarks.
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(5) Over K 5.7m water pump, pump house donated to New General Hospital
YANGON, 28 Sept - The Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs presented a water pump and pump house valued at over K 5.7 million to the New General Hospital today.
The donation ceremony at the New General Hospital was attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Deputy Ministers U Kyaw Tin and Dr Mya Oo, directors-general of the departments under the Ministry of Health, medical superintendents and officials of the Ministry for PBANRDA.
Ministers Maj-Gen Ket Sein and Col Thein Nyunt made speeches.
Afterwards, Minister Col Thein Nyunt presented the related documents on the donations to Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Minister U Kyaw Tin and wife Daw Su Su also donated computer, printer and water purifier valued at K 175,000 to the hospital.
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(6) Training on Trade Documentation opens at Ministry of Commerce
YANGON, 28 Sept - The Training on Trade Documentation co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and the Singapore Trade Development Board was opened at the Ministry of Commerce on Strand Road today.
The opening ceremony was attended by Minister for Commerce Maj-Gen Kyaw Than, Ministers at the Office of the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Abel and Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Deputy Minister for Commerce Commodore Myo Tint, Ambassador of Singapore to Myanmar Brig-Gen Patrick Choy Choong Tow, directors general and managing directors of departments and enterprises, course instructor Mrs Lam Meng Choo of Singapore Trade Development Board, guests and trainees.
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(7) Attitude of the nationalities peace groups
There have been reports that the majority of the public is worried about the danger of deteriorating peace and of regional stability and peace being undermined after spreading of news that the four groups which had made peace with the government supported the National League for Democracy's call for convening of the Hluttaw. Hence, declarations of the peace groups will be made public to be able to vividly learn the situation between the peace groups and National League for Democracy and the true attitude of the peace groups. Today, a translation of the declaration of the Kayan National Defence Guards (KNG) of Kayah State Special Region 1 issued on 19-9-98 is stated as follows:
Declaration on the attitude of the Kayan National Defence Guards in connection with the acts of the National League for Democracy
1. After the regaining of independence in Myanmar Naing-Ngan, national unity got disrupted due to instigations and stirring of some corrupt politicians. As armed engagements flared up among national brethren the nation and national races were subject to the ill effects. Attempts were made for many years to rebuild national unity but to no avail. During the time of the Tatmadaw Government there was magnanimity on its part and as a result it has been able to make peace with nationalities armed groups. Within a few years after restoring peace there is clear evidence that progress has been made in all aspects throughout the nation in social, economic, health and education fields.
2. At a time when the Government and peace groups are expediting; regional development projects in the respective regions the NLD is reported to be planning to call a Hluttaw. The acts of that party is about to hinder the pace of border area development projects and undermine stability and peace in the country. The dedications and the acts of NLD could sow discord among nationalities groups and create misunderstanding between the groups and the Tatmadaw Government and finally undermining peace. Since they are bound to create unfavourable conditions in the country our organization will not in any way support the acts of NLD.
3. Kayan National Defence Guards (KNG) (Kayan region progressive group) took
up arms against government while it was under the New Kayan State Party but
there was no military or political achievement. There was internal strife
only. Local people were in abject misery and peace was non-existent.
As the Government paved the way, our group took the opportunity and separated
ourselves from the New Kayan State Party. Progress has then been made
practically after working together with the government in regional development
projects. The Tatmadaw Government has rebuilt national unity and is
heading for a discipline-flourishing democracy. Believing that the
Government is following the right path our group declares that it will continue
to work together only with the Tatmadaw Government.
Htay Ko
Chairman
Kayan National Defence Guards (KNG)
Phekhon Town ship (Mobye)
The declarations of other peace groups will also be made public.
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(8) More contestants from States/Divisions arrive
YANGON, 28 Sept - Contestants from Mandalay Division, Sagaing Division, Kachin State, Magway Division, Shan State, Kayah State, Kayin State and Bago Division who will participate in the Sixth Myanma Traditional Performing Arts Competition, arrived here by car, train and air today.
Contestants from Mandalay Division led by Maj Myint Thein, from Sagaing Division led by Maj Myint Lwin and from Kachin State led by U Maung Maung Thein arrived here by train.
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(9) Gems Emporium Central Committee prepares for Mid-Year Emporium
YANGON, 28 Sept - The Gems Emporium Central Committee held a meeting to review the 35th Myanma Gems Emporium held in March 1998 and the first meeting to organize the Mid-Year Gems Emporium in the Myanma Gems Hall on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon.
Speaking on the occasion, Patron of the Central Committee Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint said the meeting was called to discuss the weaknesses and strengths of the previous emporiums and try to take remedial measures for the weaknesses and keep up the strengths. He called for efforts to achieve the best possible results in the Mid-Year Emporium slated for mid-October this year.
He said that since the Mid-Year Emporium was just few days away, the sub-committees were to take quick steps to be able to display the gems and jewellery comprehensively and beautifully. He called for innovation based on the experiences since emporiums had been organized for more than 35 times. He urged those present to discuss remedial measures.
Secretaries of sub-committees concerned with jade, gems, pearls and management reported on progress of work done by them.
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(10) Railroad maintenance services inspected
YANGON, 28 Sept - Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, accompanied by Deputy Minister Thura U Thaung Lwin, the Managing Director of Myanma Railways, general managers and officials, inspected conditions and maintenance of the railroad from Yangon Central Railways Station to Dabein Station today.
The minister gave suggestions on the use of concrete sleepers and chippings and other maintenance works to the officers-in-charge of the Division 11 and divisional engineers.
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(11) Police members, contributors in tasks for community peace and tranquillity and prevalence of law and order honoured in North Okkalapa Township
YANGON, 28 Sept - A ceremony to honour police members of North Okkalapa Township Police Station and contributors who outstandingly assisted in the tasks for community peace and tranquillity and prevalence of law and order was held in the meeting hall of the Institute of Medicine-2, North Okkalapa Township, this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Present also were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Minister at the Office of the
Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Chief of Staff
(Navy) Captain Kyi Min, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe,
Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik
Tun, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police
Maj-Gen Soe Win, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Officer on Special
Duty at the Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Than Tint,
senior military officers, department heads, chairmen of Yangon Division,
District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel,
members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and guests.