THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Monday, 29 November 1999)
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(1)Secretary-2 inspects bridge projects in Bawlekyun______________________________________YANGON, 28 Nov - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected Bawle River Bridge (Yaybawthoung) Project and Hlaing River Bridge (Myochaung) Project covered by Bawlekyun Bridges Project and the farms of No 2 Bawathit Agricultural Production Camp of the Ministry of Home Affairs today.
The Secretary-2 and party went to the site of Bawle River Bridge (Yaybawthoung) Project in Thayetchaung Village, Taikkyi Township, at 7 am by boat.
They were welcomed there by Brig-Gen Saw Hla Min of Phugyi Station and officials.
The Secretary-2 and party inspected the construction work of the bridge on the bank of Htantabin Township and piles in the middle of the river.
In the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer of the project reported on progress of work in building the bridge on the banks of Yaybawthoung Village of Htantabin Township and Minhlawa Village of Taikkyi Township, construction of piles of the bridge and arrangements to be made.
Director-General of Forest Department reported on arrangements for planting trees along new roads and bridges to be built, Chairman of Yangon North District Peace and Development, Council on requirements for development of Hmawby, Taikkyi and Htantabin and other adjoining areas, local people on conditions of regional development.
Deputy Minister also gave a supplementary report on development works.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than said the Government is spending huge sums of money on development work of Aikkalaung and Bawlekyun regions and spoke of the need for local people to serve the interests of the State.
Minister explained matters related to efforts for development of town, village and rural areas.
Deputy Minister reported on the waterway of the river and on all-round assistance for regional development tasks.
Managing Director of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise reported on the electricity pumping projects being implemented in Bawlekyun and Aingkalaungkyun.
In replying to their reports, the Secretary-2 said the purpose of his tour was to fulfil requirements for regional development works and bridge projects.
In striving for development of the State, efforts for development of rural areas play an important role; Head of State Senior General Than Shwe always takes interest in regional development work and is giving guidance on the work.
The Government is implementing projects for the development of the entire nation; While taking charge of the nation, the Government is making strenuous efforts for development of the nation day and night; these efforts are made out of sheer goodwill to achieve favourable conditions for the country.
It is necessary for all to take interest in and carry out assigned duties with the aim of building a peaceful, modern and developed nation; efforts are to be made to complete Bawle River Bridge (Yaybawthoung) Project earlier than scheduled, if the project is completed one day ahead of the target date, local people will be able to enjoy benefits early.
In conclusion, the Secretary-2 urged all to see to worksite safety and to build the bridge which meets the set standards.
Bawle River Bridge (Yaybawthoung), 1,940 feet long, is a reinforced concrete bridge linking Yaybawthoung Village of Htantabin Township and Minhlawa Village of Taikkyi Township.
The bridge has a 24-foot wide motorway and two five foot-wide pedestrian lanes.
The bridge can bear 60-ton loads; the clearance of the river under the bridge is 33 feet and 9 inches high.
The Secretary-2 and party proceeded to No 2 Bawathit Agricultural Production Camp of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Taikkyi Township by boat.
They were welcomed there by Minister for Home Affairs and officials.
In the briefing hall, Minister reported on the purpose of opening Bawathit agricultural production camps and cultivation of monsoon paddy and summer paddy at the camps, Director-General of the Prisons Department on conditions of No 2 Bawathit Agricultural Production Camp, harvesting of monsoon paddy on 500-acre fields, cultivation of summer paddy on 150 acres, agricultural and livestock breeding work of Bawathit camps and staff welfare.
Officials of Shwehse Company which is engaged in agricultural work in Aikalaungkyun of Taikkyi Township, reported on conditions of agricultural undertakings, and Director of Yangon Division Irrigation Department on digging of small canals and building of sluice gates for irrigation.
The commander gave a supplementary report.
Then, the Secretary-2 gave instructions on extending of agricultural works and boosting production.
The Secretary-2 and party inspected the threshing of monsoon paddy, farming machinery, cultivation of summer paddy and fish ponds.
Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party went to Hlaing River Bridge (Myochaung) Project in Hmawby Township.
In the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer reported on the project.
Deputy Minister reported on the waterway of Hlaing River and officials on agricultural matters of the township.
The Secretary-2 gave instructions on their works and inspected the project.
Hlaing River Bridge (Myochaung) is of the same size as Bawle River Bridge (Yaybawthoung);Hlaing River Bridge (Myochaung) links between Myochaung Village of Hmawby Township and Gyogon Village of Htantabin Township.
Later, the Secretary-2 inspected the construction works of the bridge and left there at 3.00 pm.
(2)Provisions donated to monasteries in Dagon, Sangyoung Townships
YANGON, 28 Nov -Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) families and well-wishers donated provisions to Kwinkaung, Zabuyadana and Pariyatti Sarthintaiks in Ahlon Township, Yangon West District at 8.30 am today.
The ceremony was held at Thathanahitakari Pariyatti Dhamma Beikhmandaw in Kwinkyaung Sarthintaik.
The congregation received the Five Precepts from Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of Kwinkaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannasiri.
Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myint Swe, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo and General Staff Officer Grade 1 (Navy) Commander Tin Oo presented provisions donated by Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) families to the Presiding Sayadaw.
Next, Yangon City Development Committee, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, U Than Win Daw Than Than Htay and well-wishers presented K 341,000 to Ministers, Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myint Swe and Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo.
Director of People' s Militia and Frontier Forces and Director-General of Religious Affairs Department supplicated on purpose and the donation and religious matters.
Dhamma Kahtika Shwedaung Sayadaw of Kwinkaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik Bhaddanta Yajindaka delivered a sermon.
(3) Minister inspects construction of Multi-purpose Engine Production Plant Project
YANGON, 28 Nov - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by officials, arrived at Multipurpose Engine Production Plant Project in Indagaw, Bago Division, this morning.
Deputy Director of Myanma Industrial Construction Services reported to the minister on progress in construction of the factory and Managing Director of Myanma Industrial Construction Services and Director of the Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning gave supplementary reports.
Then, the minister inspected construction of Disc Wheel Plant, Radiator Plant and Hyote Metal Bearing Plant and the plot for extension of the plants.
Afterwards, the minister gave instructions on timely completion of the plants, construction of the earth road encircling the plant, planting trees and water and power supply.
(4)Minister for Culture inspects renovation of pagodas in Bagan NyaungU
YANGON, 28 Nov - Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Director General of the Department of Archaeology and Director in charge of Bagan region and officials inspected Pawdawmu Pagoda of Mr Scoble on 27 November.
The name of Mr Scoble, deputy commissioner of Pakokku under the British rule, was inscribed al the pagoda.
The minister then gave instructions.
The minister and party inspected Pagoda Nos 1689, 1686, 1694, 1696 and 1697 and renovation work. The minister inspected pagoda No 1695 and the already renovated pagoda No 1467, wall paintings in Lawka Okshaung Pagodas and other artistic works and the nat statue at pagoda No 1469.
The minister inspected Buddha images and wall paintings at pagodas No 1568, 1571, 1565 and parts of Kya-hmauk Kyalan of Shwehsandaw Pagoda that fell during the 1975 earthquake.
He also inspected Buddha images of pagoda No 289 and No 1612, Mee-ma-laung kyaung Pagoda built by King Narapati Sithu and Pagoda No 1610 Phar Pagoda and gave instructions.
(5)Minister inspects rice mill warehouses in Einme Myaungmya
YANGON, 28 Nov - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and officials, arrived at No 630 100-ton Rice Mill in Einme Township, Ayeyawady Division, yesterday.
Division Manager and factory manager explained matters related to the mill.
The minister gave instructions to officials and inspected the mill.
The minister then went to the briquette factory on the compound of No 630 100-ton Rice Mill which is running for staff welfare and inspected the factory.
Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and party met members of Union Solidarity and Development Association at 250mn Rice Reprocessing Mill in Myaungmya Township.
Ayeyawady Division Manager and factory manager reported to the minister on condition of the factory.
The minister gave instructions to officials and inspected the factory.
The minister and party went to Ywathit purchasing centre in Einme Township and inspected warehouses.
Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone arrived back here in the evening.
(6)Commander tours townships in Myaungmya District
YANGON, 28 Nov - Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann accompanied by officials, inspected cultivation of ground-nut as double crops on the harvested paddy field in Htanbinchaung Village, Kangyidaunt Township, on 26 November.
Then, the commander inspected the paddy purchasing centre of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading in Kyonthwe Village of Myaungmya.
Township Manager of MAPT U Mya Htay and officials reported.to the commander on matters relating to the depot.
The commander gave necessary instructions.
The commander inspected Myaungmya suspension bridge and construction site of Zinathiri Myahtut-khaung Shwemudaw Pagoda in Myaungmya.
At Myaungmya District Union Solidarity and Development Association Office, he met trainees of Accountancy Course No 3 and gave some remarks on reports presented by executives of District and Township USDAs.
The commander then met members of Myaungmya District, Myaungmya and Labutta Township Agricultural Production Development Supervisory Committees at the hall of Myaungmya Jute Mill.
He gave instructions on efforts to be made for successfully implementing the tasks in short and long terms, minimizing loss and wastage of monsoon paddy to be kept under the shelter in time, cultivation of cold season crops and summer paddy up to targeted acreage and yield of crops, preparation for cultivation next year and roads to be repaired for ensuring smooth transportation.
Afterwards, the commander inspected the Jute Mill and fulfilled the requirements.
(7)Commander inspects construction of Kanbawza Sugar Mill
YANGON, 28 Nov - Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo, accompanied by the deputy commander and departmental officials, paid obeisance to Shwekyin Nikayadipati Chairman Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaia Maha Ratthaguru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta Vimalasanvamsa at Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Nyaungshwe Township on 25 November morning.
The commander supplicated on religious affairs.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimalasanvamsa administered the Five Precepts.
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected preparations for holding of Shwekyin All Gana Meeting in Aungmingala Dhammacakka Dhammayon, Soon Sar Kyaungsaung, Sangha Clinic, Yadanamyintzu Kyaungsaung, Yadana Khaymi Kyaungsaung, Wizayabana Kyaungsaung and gave necessary instructions.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo also inspected renovation of Sankyaungdaw of Nyaung-shwe Myo and residence of Nyaungshwe Sawbwa and gave instructions to officials.
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected rice mills and Shwenaykya natural fertilizers plant at l l am and attended to their needs.
Next, the Commander inspected construction of Kanbawza Sugar Mill of Shan State Peace and Development Council in the afternoon.
The Commander met Shan State level departmental officials and entrepreneurs at brief1ng hall of Ayethaya industrial zone.
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo then inspected the streets in Ayethaya Myothit industrial zone, water supply and power supply and work being carried out in the industrial zone.
(8)Sergeant U Saw Phala Oh of No 4 Bridge Combat Company of KNU and family members exchange arms for peace
YANGON, 28 Nov - The government is striving for national reconsolidation, upholding our Three Main National Causes and is implementing the 12 political, economic and social objectives for emergence of a peaceful, modern developed nation.
After realizing the genuine goodwill and endeavours of the government, remnant armed groups, abandoning destructive acts which do not benefit the nation, are continuously exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups.
A 22-member armed group led by sergeant U Saw Phala Oh of No 4 Brigade Combat Company of KNU armed group and 41 family members, together with 18 assorted guns, eight magazines, 277 rounds of ammunition, four mines, 20 detonators, two packets of plastic explosives, two grenades, two belts of magazines and two walkie talkies, exchanged arms for peace at the military column in Pedet Village in Thayetchaung Township, Coastal Region Command region.
A ceremony to exchange arms for peace of sergeant U Saw Phala Oh of No 4 Brigade Combat Company of KNU armed group was held at the football ground in Pedet Village in Thayetchaung Township on 26 November.
Present on the occasion were Tactical Operations Commander of Coastal Region Command Col Ohn Myint, senior military officers, Chairman of Dawei and Myeik Districts Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, townelders, peace negotiators, persons who served for peace and local residents numbering over 6,000.
U Saw Phala Oh handed over the lists of arms and ammunition to Col Ohn Myint.
Tactical Operations Commander Col Ohn Myint extended greetings. He said it was an auspicious day as sergeant U Saw Phala Oh of No 4 Brigade Combat Company of KNU armed group and 41 family members exchanged arms for peace. He warmly welcomed the persons who exchanged arms for peace, realizing that armed opposition way does not benefit the nation and the people and it hampers regional development.
National solidarity has become strong due to genuine goodwill of the government Only when national solidarity is strong and peace and tranquillity reign in the country, can concerted efforts be made for regional development and will a peaceful, modern developed nation emerge.
The tactical operations commander invited remnant armed groups to exchange arms for peace. He urged the armed group members to participate in regional development tasks and necessary assistance would be provided to them.
Chairman of Dawei District and Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Nyunt presented monetary assistance and gifts and Chairman of Myeik District Peace and Development Council Lt- Col Khin Maung Kywe provisions to sergeant U Saw Phala Oh of No 4 Brigade Combat Company of KNU armed group and 41 family members.
Next, sergeant U Saw Phala Oh spoke words of thanks.
After the ceremony, Col Ohn Myint and officials cordially met the persons who exchanged arms for peace.
(9)103 members resign from Kyauktaw Township NLD
YANGON, 28 Nov - One hundred and three members resigned from National League for Democracy of Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State.
One hundred and three members of Kyauktaw Township NLD, Rakhine State, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kyauktaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 25 September 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
Maximum temperature on Nov 26 was 34.0 °C (93°F)
Minimum temperature on Nov 27 was 22.4 °C (72°F)
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