(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of Albania
YANGON, 29 Nov - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Rexhep Meidani, President of the Republic of Albania, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Republic of Albanian which falls on 29 November 1998.
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(2) Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark completion of cooperation programme between Myanmar and Association Medicale Franco-Asiatique (AMFA)
YANGON, 28 Nov - A ceremony to mark the completion of cooperation programme between the Government of the Union of Myanmar and Association Medicale Franco-Asiatique (AMFA) of France was held at Mandalay General Hospital in Chanayethasan Township in Mandalay at 7.30 am today, attended by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Present also were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj Gen Ye Myint, Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj Gen Saw Lwin Minister for Education U Than Aung, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Minister for Religious Affairs Maj Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, heads of department, Ambassador of France to Myanmar Mr Bernard pottier, Chairman of AMFA Professor Alain Patel and members, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, directors-general, medical superintendents, physicians, MS of Mandalay General Hospital, doctors and nurses, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire Brigade students and guests.
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(3) Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital opened
YANGON, 28 Nov - A ceremony to open Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital of the Health Department under the Ministry of Health was held at the hospital in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, this morning, with an opening address by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the ministers and deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), heads of departments, Mayor of Mandalay, the Ambassador of France, AMFA chairman and members, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, division, district and township-level officials, directors general of the departments under the Ministry of Health and officials, medical superintendents, professors, specialists, medical superintendent of the Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital and staff, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, students and guests.
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(4) New Traditional Medicine Hospital (50-bed) opened in Mandalay
YANGON, 28 Nov - A ceremony to open a new Traditional Medicine Hospital (50-bed) was held in Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay, this morning, with an address by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint the ministers, the deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), the Mandalay Mayor, departmental officials, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, officials, the directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, the medical superintendents, specialists and the principal of Mandalay Traditional Medicine Institute, trainees, traditional medicine practitioners, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades members and guests.
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(5) Institute of Nursing opened in Mandalay
YANGON, 28 Nov - A Ceremony to inaugurate the Institute of Nursing (Mandalay) under the Medical Science Department of the Ministry of Health was held at the institute in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, this morning. Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt addressed the ceremony.
Also present were member Of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Maj Gen Ye Myint, ministers, deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), Mayor of Mandalay, department heads, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, division, district and township level departmental officials, directors-general and officials of the departments under the Ministry of Health, medical superintendents, physicians, specialists, Rector of the Institute of Nursing (Mandalay) and faculty members, trainees members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, students and specially invited guests Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein formally inaugurated the institute.
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the plaque of the institute.
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(6) More primate fossils discovered from Pondaung
YANGON, 28 Nov - Myanmar-Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team comprising geologists with the Primate Research Institute, Kyoto, Japan, today met the Press at the Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road this morning.
Head of Department of the Office of Strategic Studies Col Than Tun gave a presentation on the additional finds of Pondaung primate fossils.
The Fossil Exploration and Research Project of the Pondaung Region was initiated by the Office of Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defence, with the participation of geologists of the Ministry of Education, and the project work commenced in March 1997. The first exploration of the fossil expedition team yielded primate fossils as well as a variety of other fossilized remains.
Information regarding the primate fossils found in the Pondaung region of Myanmar was duly announced and made public so that international scholars in the field would have the opportunity to study these finds. As a result, scholars from the United States of America, France and Japan arrived in Myanmar and studied the fossils found, and pursued further research based on them.
At the time, scholars from the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University, Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara and Assistant Professor Masanaru Takai carried out studies on these primate and other fossils at the National Museum from 19 to 25 April, 1998 and coordinated arrangements with the authorities concerned for permission to go on field survey and study expedition in the Pondaung region later, at a time convenient for both sides.
Accordingly, Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara, Assistant Professor Masanaru Takai and Mr Takehisa Tsubamoto arrived Yangon on 1 November 1998. They then embarked on a field research in collaboration with the Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team.
The Joint Myanmar-Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team arrived in Bahin village in Myaing Township via NyaungU, and Pakokku on 5 November, and began joint explorations on 6 November. They proceeded to the site now known as the Primate Resort where the primate fossil Amphipithecus Bahinensis had been discovered. They took records and began exploration work. At about 0800 hours, additional primate fossils were found in the same vicinity where the Amphipithecus Bahinensis had first been found.
The combined team set up camp in Bahin village and conducted field work till 11 November.
On 12 November they moved camp to Magyeekan village and from this base carried on further explorations. Then at 1655 hours on 14 November, they again discovered a primate jaw together with molars from Taungnee Kyit Chaung which lies approximately six furlongs west of Pan Kan village.
The primate fossils discovered were found to be primate fossil Pondaungia Cotteri and that they constituted part of the upper jaw. They are thus highly significant and vital finds for development of further research..
The Joint Expedition Team again moved their base camp from Magyeekan village to Mogaung village and continued their explorations. On 20 November they left Mogaung village and arrived back in Yangon on 22 November.
The Joint Myanmar-Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team discovered not only fossils of the anthropoid primate but also specimens of fossilized species of pig, rhinoceros, tortoise, crocodile and other animals. Joint research will be continued and the findings will be made know internationally through the publication of research papers, books and through other media. Afterwards, Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara and Assistant Professor Masanaru Takai also spoke about the new finds.
Col Than Tun replied to the journalists' questions.
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(7) Secretary-2 meets owners of brokerages
YANGON, 28 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, together with Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Vice Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and officials, met owners of brokerages at the building of OK Rice Trading Bayintnaung Brokerages this afternoon.
Lt-Gen Tin Oo said the aim of their tour was to observe trading being done at Bayintnaung Brokerages and business development and to meet owners of brokerages.
Brig-Gen Lun Maung explained matters related to establishment of Bayintnaung Brokerages and assistance provided by the Government to enable private entrepreneurs to extend their business.
Chairman of Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association U Nyein, Secretary U Aung Than Oo, Chairman of Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers Association U Than Oo and owners of the brokerages explained matters pertaining to supply and distribution of rice, edible oil, chilies, onions and potatoes in Yangon, local distribution and export and measures which should be taken to ensure the correct and smooth flow of commodities in trading various kinds of crops.
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(8) Boosting production of meat and fish discussed
YANGON, 28 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo met fisheries entrepreneurs at the Fisheries Department this morning and discussed boosting production of meat and fish.
Present were Minister for Livestock and Breeding Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Ministers at the Office of the Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung and Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Kyi Min, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, Vice Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Officer on Special Duty at the Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Than Tint, officials of the Ministry of Livestock and Breeding, fisheries entrepreneurs and guests.
The Secretary-2 said Myanmar is rich in marine resources and individuals or organizations are engaged in the work at fisheries and lakes in the country and alone the coastline.
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(9) American Vision Optical Clinic, Optical Shop, Win Light Modern Cinema opened in Mandalay
YANGON, 28 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the opening ceremony of American Vision Optical Clinic and Optical Shop and the inauguration ceremony of Win Light Modern Cinema in Mandalay yesterday.
He was accompanied by Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Education U Than Aung, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein. Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads and officials.
They flew to Mandalay yesterday afternoon. On arrival there, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, military and civil officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and family member.
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(10) Secretary-2 receives Mayor of Uiwang
YANGON, 28 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo received Mayor of Uiwang, Republic of Korea, Mr Kang Sang Sup and party who called at the hall of the Ministry of Defence at 1 pm today.
Present at the call were Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister at the Office of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Minister at the Office of Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Vice Quartermaster-General Brig Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and official.
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(11) Minister meets Chinese delegation
YANGON, 28 Nov - Minister for Mines Brig Gen Ohn Myint met Vice Secretary-General Yu Fengsheng and party of Liaoning Jin Di Construction Consortium Co Ltd of the People's Republic of China who called at his office yesterday.
They are here in connection with the work to search for old and cooper in Hsinbo, Nam-ki-sam and Bhamo Myothit regions, upper Myanmar.
Also present at the call were Deputy Minister U Myint Thein and officials.
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(12) Buthidaung Township NLD dissolved
YANGON, 22 Nov - Four Executive Committee members including Chairman U Chit Maung (a) Arab Hussein of Buthidaung Township National League for Democracy, Rakhine State, have tendered their resignations and dissolved the Township NLD out of their own volition on 22 November 1998.
Buthidaung Township NLD, Rakhine State, was first formed on 17 November 1988 with 17 EC members but the number was reduced considerably due to various reasons. Out of 17 EC members, only four were left. Now Township NLD Party Chairman U Chit Maung (a) Arab Hussein, Vice-Chairman U Maung Tin (a) Muktapha, Secretary U Kyaw Maung and Joint-Secretary U Tin Aye (a) Nur Erloung resigned from the party membership out of their own volition since they no longer wish to continue to take part in NLD's political activities. They notified the office of Buthidaung Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the chairman of the party concerned.
On 22 November, personnel of the township NLD dissolved it by handing over the signboard, seals and documents to the Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission.