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(1) Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing offer ShweKya Thingan at Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon)
YANGON, 3 Nov - The second day of the third Buddha Pujaniya of Varadahtadatu Zediya Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) was held in the Gandakuti Tsuk of the pagoda on Dhammapala Hill in Mayangon Township this morning.
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing offered Shwekya Thingan at Buddha image and presented offertories to Sayadaws.
Present were State Ovadacariya Sayadaws, member Sayadaws led by Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Myingyan Koehsaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita, Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) Ovadacariya Sayadaws of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Yangon Division All Ganas Sangha Nayaka Sayadaws, Sayadaws of State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho, lexicographer Sayadaws, Sayadaws of Yangon Division Abbot Training School; Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and wife, member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Nyunt Thein and wife, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife, Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and wife, Ministers and their wives, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Yangon Mayor, the deputy ministers, heads of departments, members of the Board of Trustees, members of Committee for Buddha Pujaniya, members of Sub-Committee and guests.
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(2) General Maung Aye receives U Sai Lin of Shan State (East) Special Region-(4)
YANGON, 3 Nov - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye received national race leader U Sai Lin and members of Shan State (East) Special Region-(4), Mongla area, at the Triangle Region Command in Kengtung at 9 am today.
Also present together with General Maung Aye were Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Headquarters Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Deputy Prime Minister Lt-Gen Tin Tun, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Commerce Maj-Gen Kyaw Than and Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut.
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(3) Efforts needed to upkeep standards for Intl Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
YANGON, 3 Nov - A work coordination meeting on education and administration of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University was held this afternoon at the university, attended by Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa reported on plans for selection of trainees and accommodation, strength of lecturing staff, current staff strength and preparations for the opening ceremony, Pro-Rector (Education) Sayadaw Maha Gandavacaka Pandita Dr Bhaddanta Neminda on selection and training of lecturers and education matters and Pro-Rector (Administration) Dr Hla Pe on matters of administration.
Rector Dr Khin Maung Nyunt reported to the meeting on progress in preparations to publish a journal to commemorate the opening of the university, Senior Engineer of Public Works U Kyi Tun on progress m construction work and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win on assistance to be rendered for the opening ceremony.
Head of Patipatti Maha Department Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannadipa, Head of Pariyatti Maha Department Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Adiccavamsa, Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department U Arnt Maung and Director-General of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin gave suggestions.
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(4) Mongla region development discussed in Kengtung
YANGON, 3 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo discussed Shan State (East) Mongla region development with officials at the meeting hall of Triangle Region Command in Kengtung this morning.
Present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein, the ministers, the deputy ministers, departmental officials, leader of Shan State (East) Special Region-4 U Sai Lin and officials.
The Secretary-2 said General Maung Aye and party came to Shan State (East) region to carry out regional development and to fulfil the requirements for Mongla region development.
Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein reported on the requirements.
The ministers also reported on the progress of work in transport, commerce and tourism for development of Mongla region.
Leader of Shan State (East) Special Region-4 U Sai Lin and Deputy General Secretary U Nway Oo reported on the requirements. The Secretary-2 attended to the needs.
The Secretary-2 and U Sai Lin exchanged gifts.
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(5) Attitude of political parties
Twenty national race groups which made peace with the government have already issued declarations on their attitude in connection with the call of the National League for Democracy to convene the Hluttaw.
Similarly, political parties legally in existence are issuing declarations on their respective attitudes in connection with the call of the National League for Democracy to convene the Hluttaw and they will be made public.
Today, a translation of the declaration on the attitude of National Unity Party released on 30-10-98 is stated-as follows;
1. Considering the changing internal and external developments, the National Unity Party firmly believes that peace, stability and national unity are truly essential for serving the interests of the national races residing in the Union of Myanmar.
2. The firm conviction of the National Unity Party is that the strength of the nation lies within. It believes that internal problems can be solved through coordination among the internal forces themselves completely free from outside interference and dictates. It also believes that the most suitable place for finding a solution is at the National Convention.
3. It understands that the National League for Democracy's attack on the ruling government with reliance on foreign elements, its demand for convening of the Hluttaw and carrying out of activities after forming the 10-member Hluttaw representative committee will not serve the interest of the nation but will be harmful to the nation; moreover such acts will invite foreign interference.
4. Hence, the National Unity Party absolutely (absolutely) opposes those acts
of the National League for Democracy.
Sd.
Chairman
National Unity Party
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(6) Extension of Kengtung Airport runway, building Thanlwin Bridge (Tarhsan) in progress
YANGON, 3 Nov - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye inspected extension of Kengtung Airport runway and Tharalwin Bridge (Tarhsan) Project on 2 November.
The General and party inspected the progress in extension of the airport runway.
Deputy Superintending Engineer of Public Works U Thaung Htay briefed them on the progress of work,
Minister for Transport Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein and Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun reported on the progress in implementing the project.
General Maung Aye gave suggestions.
The General and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Lt-Gen Tin Tun, ministers, senior military officers, deputy ministers and officials, arrived Monghsat by helicopter.
Col Thura Sein Thaung of Monghsat Station and officials welcomed them.
The General and party observed the town's development and gave instructions to officials.
Members of the party Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut and heads of departments met departmental personnel of Monghsat District and Township, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association and members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association.
Chairman of the District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Win reported on regional development undertakings such as agriculture and transport.
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(7) Construction of Central Fire Services Training School inspected
YANGON, 3 Nov - Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and officials inspected construction of Central: Fire Services Training School in Zeebingyi Village in PyinOoLwin Township on 31 October.
Principal Col Kyaw Soe reported on construction of the school. The minister gave instructions on arrangements for opening of courses on 1 April 1999 and completion of the school in time.
The minister inspected sinking of the well and school ring road. On 1 November, the minister visited Ayeyeikmon-2 Girls' Orphanage in ChaungU Township. He was welcomed by Chairman of Monywa District Peace and Development Committee Lt-Col Than Nyunt and officials.
The minister donated food and clothes to the orphanage. He also visited Ywahtaung Home for the Aged.
The minister and party inspected the office of Mandalay Division Head of Fire Services, MBOA Paraluta Geha, Ayeyeikmon-l Girls' Orphanage, the youth training schools and the school for the deaf and dumb.
The minister arrived back here this afternoon.
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(8) Delegation arrives back from India
YANGON, 3 Nov - Myanmar delegation led by Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services U Kyi Tun arrived back on 1 November after attending the Tourism Workshop and Exhibition of BIMST-EC comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand held from 30 to 31 October in Calcutta, India.
The delegation was welcomed back at the airport by Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Director-General of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt and other officials.
Assistant Director Daw Kyi Kyi Aye of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism also arrived back on the same flight.
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(9) USDA trainees visit Hlinethaya & Exhibition '98-To Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit
YANGON, 3 Nov - Trainees of Union Solidarity and Development Association Special Refresher Course No 3, Management Course No 15 for Executives and International Relation's Course No 2 led by course in-charge Lt-Col Myo Myint, Chief Instructor Major Kyi Min and officials arrived at Hlinethaya Industrial Zone Management Office at 1 pm today.
They were welcomed by Project Manager U Tun Myint of Department for Human Settlement and Housing Development and other officials.
The study group, accompanied by Project Manager U Tun Myint of DHSHD and officials, visited Hlinethaya Industrial Zone, Nawaday Housing Estate, FMI City and Padethabin Myodaw.
The trainees then visited the Exhibition '98 to Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit and observed the booths of Pre-Independence Period, the Post-Independence Period, the Contemporary Period, booths of the ministries, computer rooms and central showrooms of Exhibition 98 - To Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U Wisara Road.
They proceeded to Central Market on Shwedagon Pagoda Road. Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Secretary Col Myint Aung, members and heads of departments welcomed to them.