THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Monday, 25 October 1999)
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(1) State sovereignty is the foundation of United Nation; it must stand for all members, not just for powerful and influential ones
YANGON, 24 Oct - The 54th Anniversary of United Nations Day observed at Thabin Hall of Pyithu Hluttaw building on Pyay Road at 6 pm today, was attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an addresses.He said: "Today, we
celebrate the 54th Anniversary of the United Nations. For the people of Myanmar
this is a particularly auspicious day since it coincides with one of the holiest
days in the Buddhist Calendar--The Full Moon day of Thadingyut (the end of
the Buddhist Lent). Myanmar is a multi-religious country where the people
of various religious faiths, be they Buddhists, Christians, Muslims or
Hindus, live in harmony and tolerance with one another. People of one
religious faith join others in celebrating the other's religious day.
Therefore, the people
of Myanmar celebrate today not only its holiest
religious day but also the birth of the world Organization that has
dedicated itself to world peace and security and to bring progress and
prosperity to the people of the world."
"Myanmar since it regained its
independence has consistently followed a foreign policy, the cornerstone
of which is cooperation with the United Nations. Today, as we celebrate
the 54th Anniversary of the United Nations we would like to reiterate our
readiness to continue this cooperation, whether it is in promoting
international peace and security, in the field of poverty
alleviation or in the endeavour to safeguard and protect environment. Just
as we are firm in our determination to promote international peace and
security, we in Myanmar are ourselves building a society where the rule of
law prevails
and the people of the country can live in peace and stability.
We are building a nation where all the 135 national races of the
Union can live in unity and harmony."
"Peace and stability must be built
upon the firm foundations of unity and solidarity. This is true for
nations as well as for relations among nations. Owing to its colonial
past, and because of its numerous national groups, unity is of
particular importance for Myanmar. Therefore, we are presently
concentrating our utmost efforts to rebuild national unity and
bring about
national reconsolidation among various nationalities of the Union.
Consequently for the very first time since we regained our independence,
we are able to bring peace and tranquillity to all corners of the
country. This has enabled us to concentrate our efforts to bring
development to the border areas, which until recently was not
possible because of internal insurgency. To date, the government has built
schools, hospitals and dispensaries. We have built roads, bridges and
irrigation dams. It has enabled the government to introduce alternative cash
crops so that the people in these areas will no longer have to resort to
growing opium poppy for their daily subsistence. To date, we have spent
more than Kyats 15 billion of our own resources for this endeavour. We
regard it is money well spent as it has direct benefit to the inhabitants of the
border areas, and thereby contributes significantly to national unity and
political stability. It has also the added benefit of bringing better
living standard and livelihood to our national brethren residing in these
areas. Just as we are building peace and stability at the national level,
we are also cooperating with our regional neighbours to build regional
peace and security. With our fellow ASEAN members, we are striving to
build South East Asia into a zone of peace, friendship and prosperity. In
Conclusion of my statement, I will like to express that Myanmar in the
twently first century as a new modern, democratic and developed nation--a
nation that is peaceful, stable and unified--a nation that is
environmentally sound and economically sustainable.
It will also be a nation
that takes it rightful place in the international community and make a
meaningful contribution towards international peace, security and
development. To achieve that objective, we also look forward to
working together with the United Nations and its component members."
Later, the artistes of the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture
presented cultural dances-apyodaw group dance, group dances for the royal page
boys, marionette dances, duet dances, group dances of the court maidens and
group dances symbolizing the spirit of the United Nations for the guests on the
occasion.
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(2)Kyauktan Township Basic Education High School No. 1 & 2 get multimedia teaching centres, new school building
YANGON, 24 Oct - A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centres at Basic Education High Schools in Kyauktan Township, Yangon Division, held in conjunction with the opening ceremony of a new school building at BEHS No.2 this morning, was attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
A ceremony opening the multimedia teaching centre of No 2 Basic Education High School (Thawka School) held in conjunction with opening ceremony of No 2 Thawka school building was taken place in Kyauktan Township at 8 am today.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the stone inscription of the school.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the computer-aided teaching room, the broadcasting room, the computer room, the audio-visual teaching room, TV-aided classrooms, the library and the room for the wut association.
The Secretary-l and party then inspected the domestic science room, the laboratory, the arts room and the music room of the school.
The Secretary-l and the ministers accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the well-wishers.
Then, the Secretary-l presented prizes to outstanding students who passed the matriculation examination for 1999.
Next, the Secretary-l signed the visitors' book.
In his address, the Secretary-1 lauded efforts of the school board of trustees of BEHS No 2 of Kyauktan Township for upgrading the school.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the canteen of the school.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party grew Gangaw trees marking the opening of Thawka-2 School Building in the compound of the school.
The Secretary-1 and party, had photo-taking sessions together with members of the school board of trustees, the parent-teacher association, well-wishers, the headmistress and staff and students.
A ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre of Basic Education High School No 1 of Kyauktan was held at that school.
The Secretary-1 and party were entertained by students with songs.
The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the multimedia teaching centre of the school.
Then, the Secretary- 1 presented prizes to outstanding students who passed the 1999 matriculation examination.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 signed the visitors' book.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged teachers to nurture students to become intellectuals and intelligentsia and called on parents and the school board of trustees to provide assistance all the more.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party, together with members of the school board of
trustees and the parent-teacher association, well-wishers, the headmaster and
staff and students, had photos taken.
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(3) Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Shwehmawwun Hall, sports ground in Kyauktan
YANGON, 24 Oct - A ceremony to open the Shwehmawwun Hall and sports ground in Kyauktan held at the hall this afternoon, was attended by Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt pressed the button to unveil the signboard of the Shwehmawwun Hall.
Then, the opening ceremony of sports ground started.
Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party went to Kyaikhmawwun Pagoda in Kyauktan and paid homage to the Hsutaungpyi Ngasat Pagoda.
The Secretary-l made a donation for the pagoda fund.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected arrangements for the construction of Basic Education Primary School to the east of Kyauktan.
The Secretary-1 and party also inspected construction of a new building in
Myoma Basic Education Middle School in Kyauktan and left there in the evening.
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(4) Secretary-2 attends 45th Abhidhamma Day of Aryudiga PyoUyin Sarthintaik
YANGON, 24 Oct - The 45th Abhidhamma Day was observed at Aryudiga PyoUyin Sarthintaik at Pyinmabin in Mingaladon Township this afternoon.
Present on the occasion was Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Chairman of Mingaladon, Hmawby and Hlegu Townships Pyinmabin Suddhamma Pawarana Gana Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panadipa administered Five Precepts.
Then, Presiding Sayadaw of Ayudiga PyoUyin Sarthintaik Cula Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa explained matters related to Abhidhamma Day and Pawarana ceremony.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party presented offertories to members of the Sangha.
Then, the Aryudiga Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
Later, members of the Sangha from Mingaladon, Hmawby and Hlegu Townships observed the Maha Pawarana ceremony at Thila Vithawdani Ayudiga Ordination Hall.
Well-wishers donated pro visions to members of the Sangha.
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(5) Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air), well-wishers donate rice to Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Shwepyitha
YANGON, 24 Oct - Families of Tatmadaw - (Army, Navy and Air) and well-wishers donated rice to Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Shwepyitha Township, Yangon North District, this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council , Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Padana Nayaka Sayadaw of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha member of the Central Working Committee of the Sangha Agga Maha Kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Dhammasara invested the congregation with the Nine Precepts.
The Secretary-2 and party offered provisions to the Sayadaws.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-2 and party offered 'soon' to the Sayadaws.
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(6) Minister inspects development of Yangon International Airport
YANGON, 24 Oct - A meeting on greening of surrounding areas of Yangon International Airport was held at the Aung Nyunt Hall of Yangon International Airport this morning.
It was attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Transport, Director-General of the Directorate of Civil Aviation, officials of the ministries concerned, Yangon Command and the Directorate of Civil Aviation.
The minister gave instructions.
Afterwards, the minister, the deputy minister and party inspected the
aircraft repair workshop, construction of the air-control tower, the runway, the
apron and the growing of flowering plants, and gave instructions to the
officials.
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(7) Spoken Japanese and French Training Courses opened in Taunggyi
YANGON, 24 Oct - A ceremony to open Spoken Japanese and French Training Courses was held at the City Hall in Taunggyi this morning.
Present on the occasion were members of Panel of Patrons of Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo and Minister for Construction, member of the Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein, Central Executive Committee members of USDA and, departmental officials, instructors and trainees.
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo and member of the Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein gave speeches.
Afterwards, member of the Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein presented 500
exercise books and 3,000 Tokiwa pencils to be used at the training courses being
organized by USDA to Shan State USDA Executive Committee member.
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(8) CEC members of Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation elected
YANGON, 24 Oct - The meeting on forming Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation of Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries was held at Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road this morning.
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein and Managing Director of Livestock, Breeding and Veterinary Department gave speeches.
The Meeting Chairman announced the list of members of Executive Committee and Central Executive Committee.
Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister and
President of the federation accepted over K 4.56 million donated by
well-wishers.
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(9) Abhidhamma Day observed at pagodas, religious centres in Yangon
YANGON, 24 Oct-Devotees, well-wishers and people crowded pagodas in Yangon today as it was the Abhidhamma Day. They came to pagodas to keep Sabbath, to offer 'soon', flowers, lights and scented water and to make donations.
Abhidhamma Day was observed at Shwedagon Pagoda in the morning.
Similarly, Abhidhamma Day was observed at Botahtaung Pagoda this morning.
Wut associations offered fruits, flowers, water and lights to the pagoda.
At Sule Pagoda, well-wishers offered juice and provisions to members of the Sangha. Various wut associations recited parittas to mark Abhidhamma Day.
Likewise, Abhidhamma Day ceremonies were held at Tooth Relic Pagoda
(Yangon), Maha Wizaya Pagoda, Kyaikkasan Pagoda, Hsutaungpyay Yanmyoaung Pagoda
and other pilgrimage centres in Yangon.
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(10) 31 members resign from Thayetchaung Township NLD
YANGON, 24 Oct - Thirty-one members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Thayetchaung Township, Taninthayi Division.
Thirty-one members of Thayetchaung Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of
their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on
26 August 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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WEATHER
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