THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Tuesday, 9 November 1999)
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YANGON, 8 Nov - A ceremony to open the Special Refresher Course No 38 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Nawarat Hall of Central Institute of Civil Service in Hlegu Township, Yangon Division, this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an opening address. In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged the trainees to pay attention to successful implementation of the education promotion programmes for development of human resources which are vital for emergence of a peaceful, stable, modern and developed nation; perpetual promotion and propagation of the spirit of national solidarity and the Union spirit which are the true forces in warding off the hegemonies of neo-colonialists who want to interfere in and manipulate the affairs of international community; enabling the people to oppose and crush the danger of destructive elements who are launching instigations by accepting foreign assistance to overwhelm the youths with anarchism, terrorism and negative views; and nurturing and guiding their pupils as their own offspring to be free from deceits of axe-handles who are acting under the strains of aliens.
After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-l cordially met with trainee teachers.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party had lunch together with trainee teachers at the mess.
Altogether 1,507 trainee teachers are attending the four-week course.
(2) Works coordinated for holding of South East Asian Canoe Championships
YANGON, 8 Nov - A coordination meeting for holding of the First South East Asian Canoe Championships 1999 was held at the National Indoor Stadium-l this afternoon, with an address by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. The Secretary-l said there are good prospects for Myanmar in canoe competition and by hosting the competition Myanmar athletes will gain experience and technique.
He said international athletes and guests would realize the objective condition of stability and peace in Myanmar and the competition would help nation's tourism industry.
He called for cooperation for success of the competition.
Next, Chairman of Leading Committee Minister for Sports reported on formation of the committee and Sub-committees for holding of the First South East Asian Canoe Championships 1999, the agenda and accommodations for the athletes and observers.
President of Myanmar Rowing Federation reported on events and Myanmar athletes' training for the competition and Secretary of MRF Dr Than Toe on programme for supervision by officials of World Canoe Federation and preparations.
Officials of various Sub-committees reported on arrangements for success of the competition.
The Secretary-1 took part in the discussions.
(3) Secretary-1 and Secretary-2 attend second friendly volleyball match between Myanmar and PRC
YANGON, 8 Nov - The second friendly volleyball match of Myanmar Tatmadaw Volleyball Team and the Volleyball Team of Chendu Military Region of People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China was played at National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna at 4 pm today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
(4) Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition continues
YANGON, 8 Nov - The Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition continued for the 14th day at the designated venues today.
Present on the occasion were Patron of the Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Chairman of Organizing Leading Committee for Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of Panel of Patrons of the Performing Arts Competition Minister for Culture, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore, Chief of Staff (Air), Vice-Chairman of Organizing Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture, senior military officers, departmental officials, Chairman of the Work Committee Commander of No 3 Military Region, officials, people and tourists.
(5) Deputy Prime Minister receives visitors from Australia
YANGON, 8 Nov - Deputy Prime Minister Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin received Managing Director of Sydney Team (Hawkham) Corporation Co Ltd of Australia Mr Kim Boulom who called at his office at 10.30 am today.
Also present on the occasion were Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Secretary of MIC and officials.
(6) Seminar on the AFTA Process begins
YANGON, 8 Nov - The seminar on the AFTA Process jointly sponsored by Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies and Sasakawa Peace Foundation and in cooperation with the National AFTA Unit was held at the Hotel Equatorial this morning.
Present on the occasion were Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors of ASEAN nations and embassy staff, the Japanese Ambassador, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, departmental officials, scholars from the universities, officials of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar Industrial Producers Association, Myanmar Rice Wholesale Merchants Association, Myanmar Rice Millers' Association, Myanmar Beans and Pulses and Sesamun Merchants Association, Myanmar Edible Oil Merchants and Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Fisheries Federation, Myanmar Timber Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Computer Industry Association, Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association, Myanmar Bankers Association and Myanmar Printers and Publishers Association and private businessmen.
Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel delivered a speech.
Finally, may I express my deep appreciation to the foreign and local resource persons for their time and enthusiasm, to the co-sponsors the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Myanmar-ISIS, National AFTA Unit, for their kind contributions to organizing this seminar.
In the first day session, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National AFTA Unit and Investment and Companies Administration Department took part in discussions on ASEAN economic cooperation major agreements signed by Myanmar, tasks being undertaken by Myanmar and tasks to be undertaken.
The second day session will continue tomorrow.
(7) More telephone lines installed in Mayangon auto exchange
YANGON, 8 Nov - More telephone lines were installed for international auto exchange and local trunk call auto exchange in Mayangon auto exchange of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications on 7 November. A computer software that controls the function of the exchange was repaired in order to solve the Y2K problem.
Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin and General Manager of MPT supervised the work.
Due to the extension of more telephone lines external and internal communications will be smoother and better on completion of Yangon-Mandalay digital microwave link and Asia-Europe underwater cable communications work.
(8) Engineering Management Course No 1 ends
YANGON, 8 Nov - The Engineering Management Course No 1 of the Ministry of Electric Power concluded at the meeting hall of Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise, this morning, at tended by Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Director-General of Electric Power Department, heads of MEPE, officials and trainees.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut expressed belief that the trainees have thoroughly learnt the lectures given at the course, adding it was needed to have ability to use the lectures in practical field and urged the trainees to strive their almost in the field.
He spoke of the need to pay serious attention to the objectives of the State and strive to become good service personnel who the public rely on.
Then, the Minister presented prizes to outstanding trainees, and certificates and funds to be used in practical field to trainees.
(9) Minister receives official of Showa Technosystems Inc of Japan
YANGON 8 Nov - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Executive Vice-President of Showa Technosystems Inc of Japan Mr Tomoharu Akabane who, called at his office at 3 pm today.
Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Health and officials.
(10) Construction works in Insein, Ahlon inspected
YANGON, 8 Nov - Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Managing Director of Myanma Ceramics Industries and officials, inspected progress in construction of Aungzeya Bridge across Hline River and use of cement in Insein Township this morning.
The minister heard reports of officials of Public Works and inspected storage of cement and the construction site.
Then, the minister and party went to Cement Distribution Depot of MCI in Phawgan, Insein, and inspected the tasks of the depot.
They proceeded to the office of Myanmar Industrial Port Co Ltd jointly established by MCI and Cho Ye Co Ltd in Ahlon.
Director of MIC and Managing Director of Cho-Ye Co reported on progress in construction of the wharf being jointly built by MCI and Cho Ye Co Ltd. The wharf is located in the compound of Ahlon As-bestos Cement Plant.
(11) Ephedrine powder seized in Chanmyathazi
YANGON, 8 Nov - Members of Local Intelligence Unit, acting on information, searched the house of May Hlyanyon, 35, son of U May Shaw Hwe, Kantha Ward in Chanmyathazi, on 29 October and arrested him together with 300 kilos of Ephedrine powder hidden in ten gunny bags.
Upon further investigation, the members arrested Than Aung (a) Ahti, 29, son of U Law Sisaw, Kandaw Ward in Chanayethazan, owner of the drug, and Yan Shwin Pi (a) Kyaw Aye, 21, son of U Yan Moe Yan, Region 17, Ward 5, Lashio, and Ahshi, 22, son of U Kaw Konphu, Ward 4, Hsenwi, with a Van car (3 Ka/7357), one pistol, one magazine and 22 rounds of ammunition. Action is being taken against the four according to law.
(12) 32 members resign from Kawthoung Township NLD
YANGON, 8 Nov - Thirty-two members resigned from National League for Democracy of Kawthoung Township, Taninthayi Division.
Thirty-two members of Kawthoung Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kawthoung Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 12 August 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
(13) 53 members resign from Palaw Township NLD
YANGON, 8 Nov - Likewise, fifty-three members resigned from National League for Democracy of Palaw Township, Taninthayi Division.
Fifty-three members of Palaw Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Palaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 7 June 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
Maximum temperature on Nov7 was 34.0 C (95 F)
Minimum temperature on Nov8
was 24.0 C (75 F)
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