THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
(Thursday, 3 June 1999)
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YANGON, 2 June - Chairman of the Special Projects Implementation Committee Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe addressed the work coordination meeting No 1/99 of the committee in the meeting hall of the office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) this morning.
Those specially invited to the meeting were Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than and departmental officials.
Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein acted as master of ceremonies.
In his address, the Senior General said that the projects put forward to the Committee are basically indispensable for the development of the nation; if these projects can be implemented rapidly, they can be beneficial to the nation quickly; therefore, it is necessary to complete the projects earlier than scheduled; moreover, it is important to use funds allocated by the Government for the respective projects without causing loss and wastage; the ministries are to set up work supervisory committees for the respective projects, to provide systematic supervision and to carry out field tours.
The Senior General said that the projects to be implemented due to requirements of the State and prospective benefits, need to be carried out by spending allocations as thrifty as possible and to be finished as soon as possible; moreover, priority is to be given to the qualitative improvement.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on matters related to the projects for reclamation of fallow, vacant and virgin lands and wetlands in Ayeyawady, Yangon and Bago Divisions, Khamaunghla Reservoir Project in Dawai Township, Taninthayi Division, Nyaunggaing Reservoir Project in Padaung Township, Bago Division, Salin Reservoir Project near Shwedwintu Village, Salin Township, Magway Division, Taungyamar Reservoir Project in Myaing Township, Magway Division, Sitha Reservoir Project in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Division, Winphanon Reservoir, Project in Mon State, Pyaing Creek Reservoir Project in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State, Daungshaung Reservoir Project in Launglon. Township, Taninthayi Division, and diversion weirs to be built on the eastern and western parts of Bago Yoma and on the western bank of Ayeyawady River.
Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported on development works for the waterways of Ngawon and Myitmakha Rivers.
Minister U Aung Phone reported on the special project for establishing teak plantations.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun reported on matters related to 17 bridges to be built in states and divisions to ensure smooth and secure transportation. With regard to their reports, the Secretary-2 also put forward suggestions.
The Senior General gave guidance in connection the reports, and the meeting ended in the afternoon.
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(2) Merits sharing ceremony for renovation and donation of religious buildings at Shwedagon Pagoda
YANGON, 2 June - A ceremony to share merits for renovation and donation of religious buildings in the compound of Shwedagon Pagoda was held this morning at the Mingala Mandat at the North-West corner Aungmye on the pagoda platform, attended by Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.
Present on the occasion were State Ovadacariya Sayadaws, members of the Sangha led by Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Ovadacariya Sayadaw of Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees Aungmye Bonsan Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa, Secretary Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Magway Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Kumara, Ovadacariya Sayadaws of Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees and invited members of the Sangha.
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(3) Myanmar to host Second Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in June
YANGON, 2 June - A meeting was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs this afternoon to coordinate hosting of the Second Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Yangon in June.
Addressing the meeting, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said Myanmar after becoming the ASEAN member in 23 July 1997 is taking part more actively in the regional economic, social, development sectors and maintaining the regional stability.
He elaborated on Myanmar's endeavors in attending and hosting various ASEAN meetings since its admission to the association.
The Secretary-1 said the First Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime was held in Manila, the Philippines, in 1997, and Myanmar delegation led by the Minister for Home Affairs attended it.
Myanmar accepted the invitation to host the Second Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime as the nation has the capability to organize it.
The Ministry of Home Affairs already has the experience in hosting international meetings, and it played a leading role in hosting the Fourth International Heroin Conference.
Systematic hosting of international meetings enhances the dignity and pride of the nation and the people. There are fabrications floated by some radio stations of the West; and only those who have visited Myanmar can witness her true peaceful conditions. Myanmar has the ability to host the international conferences in accord with their level and possess the stability and hospitality. Other ministries should help the Ministry of Home Affairs to achieve more success in hosting the meeting.
If the international meetings held in Myanmar are assessed, it can be seen they were hosted systematically and successfully, cooperative coordination and efforts are required for successful hosting of the Second Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime.
Chairman of the Leading Committee for Hosting the Second Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing recounted experiences at the First Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime and explained arrangements being made to host the second meeting in Myanmar.
Secretary of the Leading Committee Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win presented progress in making preparations to host the meeting.
Participants put forward proposals and suggestions.
The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements. Also present on the occasion were Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department and officials.
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(4) Minister for Industry-1 receives UK company officials
YANGON, 2 June - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung met Managing Director Mr Vela Rasarathnam and party of VKR Enterprises Ltd of UK who called at his office this afternoon.
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun and heads of department were also present.
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(5) Minister for Mines receives UK company officials
YANGON, 2 June - Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint met Mr Vela Rasarathnam and party of VKR Enterprises Ltd of UK who called at his office this afternoon. They discussed investment opportunities on infrastructure and projects in Myanmar.
Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein and officials were also present.
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(6) English version of Myanmar Laws (1988-89) on sale
YANGON, 2 June - The Attorney-General's Office published Myanmar version books or laws prescribed by the State Law and Order Restoration Council and State Peace and Development Council yearly.
Myanmar Laws (1988-89) in English version was published as the first volume. The book is available at the Attorney-General's Office and law offices in States and Divisions at K 350 per copy.
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(7) First four-monthly coordination meeting of Ministry of Education concludes
YANGON, 2 June - The 1999 first four-monthly coordination meeting 1/99 of the Ministry of Education continued at the hall of Universities Central Council of Higher Education Department (Lower Myanmar) this morning.
It was attended by Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Ministers Dr Than Nyunt and Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, advisers, the directors-general and chairmen of departments and bureau and board, the deputy directors-general, the rectors and pro-rectors and State and Division Education Officers. The deputy ministers reported on educational works.
The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by Minister U Than Aung.
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(8) Cooperative Bank opens branch in Pyinmana
YANGON, 2 June - Cooperative Bank Ltd opened its branch in Pyinmana, Mandalay Division, yesterday morning.
Present on the occasion were Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun, military officers and civilian officials, township authorities and guests.
Minister U Aung San, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun and Deputy Chairman of the board of directors of the bank U Khin Maung Aye formally opened the branch.
After the ceremony, the minister met staff officers of Township Cooperative Department from Pyinmana, Pyawbwe, Tatkon, Yamethin and Lewe and executives of agricultural produce cooperative societies, industrial production cooperative societies and cooperative syndicates in the meeting hall of No 1 Market in Pyinmana.
In the afternoon, the minister and officials arrived at Toungoo, Bago Division.
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(9) Development works inspected in Thanlyin
YANGON, 2 June - Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Director-General of Development Affairs Department Col Myo Myint, Director of Yangon Division Development Affairs Committee U Maung Kyaw and officials, inspected development affairs in Thanlyin and Kyauktan Townships this morning.
The minister inspected repair of Hsinkan lake that supplies water to Kyauktan Township, Yaylephaya Road and development works. He gave instructions on proper drainage and arrangements for beautifying the town.
The minister visited Myoma Park in Kyauktan and met officials at Township Development Committee Office. He then inspected Hsinkan water pump.
The minister and party went to Thanlyin and inspected nurseries and work done for development affairs.
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(10) Myanmar trade fair to be held in Bangkok
YANGON, 2 June- Myanmar Trade Fair 99 Bangkok, Thailand, will be held at the Queen Sirikit Nahond Convention Centre, Thailand, from 12 to 15 August between 10 am and 8 pm local time.
It will be co-sponsored by the Cooperative Department and TTF (Yangon) Co Ltd.
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(11) MMPE presents cash assistance to staff families
YANGON, 2 June - Myanmar cash assistance Motion Picture Enterprise presented stipends to children of its staff at the MMPE Headquarters this afternoon.
Managing Director of MMPE Col Bo Kyi gave speech.
He then presented over K 1.61 million worth of cash assistance to 2,364 students through the respective officials.
Officials of MMPE were also present.
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(12) Deputy Minister leaves for Kunming Trade Fair
YANGON, 2 June - At the invitation of Government of Yunnan Province of People's Republic of China, Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan left here by air this afternoon for People's Republic of China to attend "Kunming Trade Fair 99" to be held from 6 to 10 June, 1999.
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(13) Minister meets Managing Director of VKR Enterprises Ltd
YANGON, 2 June - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi met Managing Director of VKR Enterprises Ltd of United Kingdom Mr Vela Rasarathnam and party who called at his office at 2 pm today.
Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers U Tin Tun and Brig-Gen Thein Aung, and Director-General U Soe Myint of Energy Planning Department.
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(14) Olympic team recounts experiences
YANGON, 2 June - The Myanmar Olympic soccer team which took part in qualifiers for 2000 Sydney Olympic in Vietnam recounted experiences at the National Indoor Stadium 1 this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win, Secretary Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department Col Thaung Htaik, advisers at the ministry Col Nyo Ciin Pau and U Saw Gilbert Gyi, Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung and officials. Leader of the team Col Ye Tun and members.
Minister Brig-Gen Sein Win made a speech on the occasion.
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(15) Over 12,000 eligible voters of Seikkyi-Kanaungto submit signed declarations expressing no confidence in Dr Sein Win
YANGON, 1 June - Over 12,000 eligible voters of Seikkyi-Kanaungto Township Constituency of Yangon South District, submitted signed declarations expressing no confidence in Dr Sein Win who was elected as Pyithu Hluttaw Representative of National League for Democracy in the 1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election from Seikkyi-Kanaungto Township Constituency and no support for him at the rally held at the sports ground in Seikkyi West Ward of the township on 11 May morning.
Over 5,700 People of eight wards attended the rally. U Pan Shwe of Seikkyi East Ward, on behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in Dr Sein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him.
Afterwards, U Hla Oo of the same ward, on behalf of the voters, presented declarations expressing no confidence in Dr Sein Win and no support for him signed by 12,315 eligible voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission Township Officer of Immigration and Population Department U Soe Win.
Out of 10,396 eligible voters of Seikkyi-Kanaungto Township Constituency of Yangon South District, 4,047 or 38.93 per cent voted for Dr Sein Win of NLD in 1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election. The number of voters who presented signed declarations expressing no confidence in Dr Sein Win and no support for him totaled 12,315 or 98.91 per cent of the total of 12,451 eligible voters.
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(16) 11 members resign from Thanlyin Township NLD
YANGON, 2 June - Eleven members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Thanlyin Township, Yangon Division.
Eleven members of Thanlyin Township NLD, Yangon Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to the Township Multiparty
Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 28 May 1999 as
they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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