YANGON, 2 Apr - Patron of the Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of the Shwedagon Pagoda Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Southern Stairway of the Pagoda at 5 am today.
They were welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's office Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, deputy ministers, Chairman of Leading Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of the Shwedagon Pagoda Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Chairman of Work Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of the Shwedagon Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint, work committee members, Myanmar Engineers and members of the Board of Trustees.
First, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party paid homage to Hsutaungpyi Padamya Myetshin Buddha image on the upper terrace-2 of the pagoda.
Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party together with Myanmar Engineers and members of the Board of Trustees ascended the pagoda and paid homage to Seinphudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw.
The Secretary-1 and party then cleaned Seinphudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of the pagoda and offered flowers.
Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party fixed the diamond, ruby and gold pagodas, gold Buddha images, gold leaves, gold bells and jewellery donated by the public to Seinphudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and steel frames of the seventh tier of the Htidaw.
Next, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the cash and jewellery donation ceremony for the pagoda at Old Museum Tazaung.
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(2) Secretary-1 meets Deputy Minister for Education of PRC
YANGON, 2 Apr - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Deputy Minister for Education of the people's Republic of China Madame Wei Yu and party at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 4 pm today.
Also present on the occasion were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and Director General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet.
The guests were accompanied by Ambassador of PRC Mr Liang Dong.
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(3) Myanma Industrial Development Committee, Work Committee holds meeting
YANGON, 2 Apr - Myanma Industrial Development Committee and Myanma Industrial Development Work Committee meeting 1/99 was held today at the Ministry of Industry-2, addressed by Patron of MIDC Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
The Secretary-2 said the meeting was held to review developments of the industrial sector.
The strength of the private industrialists should be used effectively for national progress as they are participating widely in the nation's industrial sector.
Thus, the government is providing assistance for the advancement of the private industries, setting up industrial zones in places where conditions are favorable.
Efforts could be made with added momentum after the formation of MIDC and MIDWC. Reassignment of the duties of ministers and deputy ministers and other reasons were the cause that slowed down the progress in developments.
Though industrial exhibitions were held for four times from 1996 to 1997, no other exhibitions could be held since 1998.
The Secretary-2 stressed the need to give suggestions for rapid progress of the industries.
Chairman of MIDC Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung said the committee is making efforts for advancement of the industries and technologies, aiming at providing capital and raw materials. Though the pace of MIDC's works could be described slow, step-by-step progress of industries can be expected as effective measures are being taken to develop the sector.
Chairman of MIDWC Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin said the committee is striving to ensure availability of farm machinery, striving to double the production of agricultural equipment. Efforts are being made in uplifting the quality of the products, cooperating with entrepreneurs and setting up industrial zones.
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(4) Myanmar energy delegation leaves for Singapore
YANGON, 2 April - Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi left here by air for Singapore today to inspect the natural gas rig built at Sembawang Yards there before sending it to Myanmar.
The rig has been constructed for Yedagun Offshore Natural Gas Project being undertaken by Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Premier Petroleum Myanmar Ltd.
They were seen off at the airport by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Deputy Ministers for Energy U Tin Tun and Brig-Gen Thein Aung, Ambassador of Myanmar to Singapore U Myo Myint, and departmental heads of the ministry.
The delegation members are Director-General of Energy Planning Department U Soe Myint, Managing Director of MOGE U Kyaw Nyein and Deputy Director (Offshore) U Myint Htoo.
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(5) Excellent paintings and sculptures chosen to be displayed at Defence Services Museum, National Museum, USDA Head Office
YANGON, 2 Apr - A meeting on selecting the paintings and sculptures to be displayed at the Defence Services Museum, the National Museum and the Union Solidarity and Development Association Head Office was held at the Tatmadaw Convention Center on U Wisara Road today, with an address by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 54th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Chief of the Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present at the meeting were Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Kyi Min, Chairman of the Committee for Organizing the 54th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commemorative Literary and Art Competitions Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myint Swe, Vice-Adjutant General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Vice-Quartermaster General Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Director of Defence Services Museum and Historical Research Institute Col Ye Htut, Commander of No-4 Military Region Col Myo Myint, departmental officials, members of the Literary and Art Competition Organizing Committee and Work Committee, and sculptors and artists.
First, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and Secretary-3 Lt Gen Win Myint and party selected the paintings and sculptures to be displayed at the Defence Services Museum, the National Museum and the Union Solidarity and Development Association Head Office.
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(6) Minister inspects Zaungtu Hydel Power Plant Project
YANGON, 2 Apr - Minister for electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut met Project Director U Win Kyi, Project Manager U Maung Maung and officials in Zaungtu Hall of Zaungtu Hydel Power Plant Project on 31 March.
On 1 April, the minister, accompanied by Project Director U Win Kyi and officials, inspected the quarry, construction of spillway and control room of sluice gates, building of power plant, and gave instructions on works to be completed earlier than schedule meeting the set standard, preparation to store machinery before rainy season and work-site safety.
Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut arrived at Combined Cycle Power Plant Project in Hlawga this morning and inspected test-running of the plant.
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(7) Medicine and Medical Equipment Dealers and Entrepreneurs Association formed
YANGON, 2 Apr - The Myanmar Medicine and Medical Equipment Dealers and Entrepreneurs Association was formed at the International Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning.
The ceremony to mark the formation of the association was attended by Patron of Chairman of Organizing Committee for Emergence of Myanmar Medicine and Medical Equipment Dealers and Entrepreneurs Association Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Minister for Commerce Maj-Gen Kyaw Than, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, Chairman of Organizing Committee for Emergence of Myanmar Medicine and Medical Equipment Dealers and Entrepreneurs Association Director-General Dr Kyi Soe of Health Planning Department, President Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry U Khin Maung Yi and officials, chairmen of NGOs, representatives of pharmaceutical companies importing medicines to Myanmar, pharmaceutical entrepreneurs, medical shopkeepers and others.
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(8) FAO Resident Representative calls on Minister
YANGON, 2 Apr - Resident Representative of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Mr Francis Rinville called on Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin at his office at 2 pm today.
They discussed farm projects being carried out in Myanmar and long-term under the arrangement of technological cooperation programme of FAO.
Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung and U Ohn Myint, heads of department concerned and officials.
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(9) Central Executive Committee of UMFCCI holds meeting
YANGON, 2 Apr - The Central Executive Committee of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) held a meeting this evening at the Ministry of Commerce, addressed by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the government reconstituted the UMCCI, enabling it to work more independently and actively like NGOs of other nations.
The CEC members of the chamber should work actively in accord with the extended objectives, work guidelines and principles.
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(10) LID commander inspects border trade
YANGON, 2 Apr - Commander of No 44 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Nay Win, accompanied by staff officers and officials, went to Myawady, Kayin State, on 31 March, and inspected border trading at the Vehicles Check Point.
The LID commander inspected Executives' Multiplier Management Course of Union Solidarity and Development Association sponsored by Myawady District USDA.
Altogether 111 trainees are attending the course.
The LID commander paid obeisance to the Sayadaw of Tawya Monastery and presented offertories to the Sayadaw. Then, he attended the Ywa-U Aye Zedi Buddha Pujaniya at Thingan Nyinaung Village.
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(11) Commander inspects construction works in Mongyaung, Mongphyat
YANGON, 2 Apr - Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein, accompanied by officials, arrived at Mongyaung on 29 March.
The commander inspected summer paddy cultivation in Monelek field.
Local Tactical Operations Commander Col Soe Thein and officials reported on conditions of summer paddy cultivation.
On 30 March, the commander and party attended opening ceremony of Namyaw Bridge across Namyaung Creek near Tetlon Pagoda in Mongyaung.
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(12) Minister inspects sports training, golf tournament
YANGON, 2 Apr - Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win together with Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing inspected training of gymnastic, judo, martial art and weight-lifting events in the gymnasium of Sports and Physical Education Institute this morning.
Then, Minister Brig Gen Sein Win, accompanied by Director-General Col Hla Myint Kyaw of Sports and Physical Education Department, Officer on Special Duty at the ministry Col Thaung Htaik, Adviser Col Ngo Ciin Pau and officials, watched the second-day play of Myanmar Olympic Committee Chairman's Trophy Amateur Golf Tournament 1999 which took place at Myanmar Golf Club at 9th-mile.
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(13) 44 members resign from Kungyangon Township NLD
YANGON, 2 Apr - Forty-four members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Kungyangon Township, Yangon Division.
Forty-four members of Kungyangon Township NLD, Yangon Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kungyangon Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 19 March 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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(14) 30 members resign from Myittha Township NLD
YANGON, 2 Apr - Thirty members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Myittha Township, Mandalay Division.
Thirty members of Myittha Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myittha Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 19
March 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.