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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Wednesday, 19 January 2000)

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Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to make Taninthayi Division nation’s oil bowl
Secretary-1 inspects reclamation, of land and cultivation of crops in Magway Division
Emergence of more organizations taking U Ohn Pe’s example Myanmar literatures nation and People
Multimedia teaching centre opens at No1 BEHS in Magway
Minister receives Chinese entrepreneurs
Minister meets foreign guests
Four KNUs exchange arms for peace
Local, foreign journalists study progress in destroying poppy fields and cultivating substitute crops in Shan State(East)
61 Ye NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to make Taninthayi Division nation’s oil bowl
YANGON, 18 Jan - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance on progress of, oil palm cultivation in Taninthayi Division yesterday.
At Khamoukkyi, the Senior General and party inspected progress in paving Kawthoung-Bokpyin Road.
Senior General Than Shwe met Tatmadawmen and families at the regional battalion in Khamoukkyi.
At the oil palm nursery of Yuzana Co Ltd. which is included in Taninthayi Division Oil Palm Cultivation Project, the Senior General and party heard a report on cultivation of oil palm in Kawthoung District, plans to put land under paddy, oil palm and rubber in Taninthayi Division, the situation of 17,000 acres of State-owned oil palm farms, granting of land to national entrepreneurs to extend oil palm cultivation and completion in putting of 6,800 acres under oil palm company-wise presented by Commander Maj-Gen Thura Thiha Thura Sit Maung and officials.
Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance, saying edible crop is the, most important crop in Myanmar after paddy. The nation has not achieved success as expected though efforts are being made with various means in boosting edible oil crop cultivation and per acre yield.
The nation at present is importing edible oil at a cost of US $ 60 million a year. The cost of building a major bridge on Ayeyawady River is only US $ 8 million, thus, for the money used in importing edible oil, the nation can build four to six major bridges.
Extended cultivation of edible oil crops is facing difficulties for certain reasons. National entrepreneurs have been permitted to reclaim land in Taninthayi Division, which has favourable climate, in putting more land under oil palm. As palm oil can be used as raw material in industries also, it is required to extend oil palm cultivated areas.
The government is rendering assistance for the convenience and success of oil palm cultivation in the nation.
As is known to all, the government is striving with greater momentum for the betterment of transport in the region. All should make efforts for successful implementation of the project to extend oil palm cultivation in Taninthayi Division, as it will benefit both the nation and the entrepreneurs.
Success and prosperity of national entrepreneurs is required for the uplift of socio-economic life of the nation as the capital of entrepreneurs can be said the nation s wealth.
The economic power-house should be in the hands of national entrepreneurs for the nation to be politically and economically independent.
The government is nurturing the national entrepreneurs in enabling them to stand firmly with broad political, economic and national outlook. Efforts should be made for the success of oil palm cultivation of the Division with a view to producing sufficient amount of edible oil in the nation, developing the Division and the living standards of the people and ensuring long-term benefit of the national entrepreneurs.
As Ayeyawady Division is the rice bowl of the nation, efforts are required for Taninthayi Division to become the oil bowl.
Senior General Than Shwe’s guidance
-The nation at present is importing edible oil at a cost of US $ 60 million a year, enough to build six major bridges across the Ayeyawady River.
-Government is rendering assistance for the convenience and success of oil palm cultivation in the nation.
-Success and prosperity of national entrepreneurs required for the uplift of socio-economic life of the nation as the capital of entrepreneurs can be said the nation s wealth.
The economic powerhouse should be in the hands of national entrepreneurs for the nation to be politically and economically independent.
-As palm oil can be used as raw material in industries, it is required to extend oil palm cultivated areas.
-Efforts should be made for the success of oil palm cultivation of Taninthayi Division to produce sufficient amount of edible oil in the nation.
The Senior General planted an oil palm sapling in the farm.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint also planted saplings.
The Senior General and party then inspected the farm where 425,000 saplings are being raised.
Over 392,000 acres have been granted to national entrepreneurs in Taninthayi Division. At present, they have planted 6,800 oil palm and raised 1.4 million saplings.
At Kathuri village in Bokpyin Township, Senior General and party heard a report on economy of the village and transport presented by Col Hla Myint of Bokpyin Station and officials.
On arrival at Bokpyin, they were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Win Swe and officials. They then inspected the town.
Ministers who were included in the Senior General’s entourage, met departmental personnel and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association.
Officials presented accomplishments and requirements.
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt and Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave suggestions.
This morning, Senior General Than Shwe met Tatmadawmen and families of Bokpyin Station at a regional battalion.
The Secretary-2 and the commander also met senior military officers, local authorities and departmental personnel at the regional battalion at 6.30 am, speaking of the need to strive with added momentum for progress of the region.
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(2) Secretary-1 inspects reclamation, of land and cultivation of crops in Magway Division
YANGON, 18 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, accompanied by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint, left Mandalay by Tatmadaw flight on 17 January and arrived at Bagan-NyaungU Airport at 8.35 am.
The Secretary-1 and party went to Pakokku where they were welcomed by Commander of No 101 LID Col Ye Myint, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel, members of USDA and families.
The Secretary-1 attended the ceremony to present Pakokku U Ohn Pe Award and delivered an address.
The Secretary-1 and party went to work site of Kokkohla Water Pumping Project, one mile west of Pakokku.
The Secretary-1 said the government is carrying out the tasks of water pumping projects in the interest of farmers, spending large sum of money.
He said the country would be rich if the entire people were rich so the government is implementing the projects which are beneficial to farmers.
The Secretary-1 spoke of maintenance of canals for durability.
The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of land of Asia World Co Ltd where they were welcomed by members of Minbu District and Salin Township Peace and Development Councils, officials of Asia World Co Ltd and service personnel.
The Secretary-1 took part in the discussions.
The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of Monechaung Reservoir Multi-Purpose Project between Aukpon Village and Tharankaing Village in Setoketara Township.
The Secretary-1 gave instructions on early completion of the projects, coordination among the ministries and arrival of imported materials.
Next, the Secretary-1 presented gift to Consultant on construction of tunnel Mr Mashiba of Japan.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of tunnel, main dam and the site for hydro-electric power station and exit of tunnel.
The Secretary-1 and party had souvenir photo taken at the exit of the tunnel.
The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of land of Dagon International Ltd in Yaypokegyi region in Pwintbyu Township.
The Secretary-1 said national entrepreneurs reclaimed fallow and virgin lands for one year with the use of heavy machinery in Magway Division for economic development based on agriculture.
He said regional authorities and respective departments ate to provide assistance to national entrepreneurs engaged in fanning.
He then gave instructions on systematic use of land, production and marketing.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected sample crops produced by Dagon International Ltd.
The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of fallow and virgin lands of Myanmar Billion Group Co Ltd in Myosapho region in Pwintbyu Township.
The Secretary-1 then inspected cultivation of Myanmar Billion Group Co Ltd.
Then, the Secretary-1 replied to the reports presented by the officials.
Then, the Secretary- 1 and party arrived at Magway in the evening.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Magway Myathalun Pagoda. The Secretary-1 made donations for the pagoda and signed in the visitors’ book.
Then, they arrived at Natmauk Yeiktha of No 88 LID and stayed at night.
The Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, proceeded to Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda by helicopter.
The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Buddha Image of the pagoda. They inspected renovation of religious buildings and its environs.
The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to upper Settawya Mula Pagoda, gilded the pagoda and made donation.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party also paid obeisance to lower Settawya.
Next, the Secretary-1 arrived at reclamation of fallow and virgin lands being carried out by Yuzana Co Ltd in Kyeekan region of Minbu Township where they were welcomed by district and township authorities, officials, departmental personnel, Chairman of Yuzana Co Ltd U Htay Myint and officials.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected research cotton plantation to be undertaken for turning out quality cotton strain.
The Secretary-1 and party then inspected production process of pedisein threshing machine, gin and maize threshing machine and warehouses.
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and Deputy Minister U Ohn Myint also presented supplementary reports.
Then, the Secretary-1 made a speech.
He said he had witnessed success of work during his inspection and spoke of the need to achieve greater success based on advanced technology and experience.
He said although there was no significant profit for the companies concerned, jobs had been created for the local people resulting in the improvement of their socio-economic life. Hence, he said, what they had done benefited the people and the nation as a whole.
The Secretary-1 said he was impressed to see the extent of success achieved within a year and that this had been thanks to the assistance of the government.
He then called for greater efforts of the national entrepreneurs and continued support of departmental personnel.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 left for Magway, where he attended the opening ceremony of multimedia teaching centre of Magway Basic Education High School No 1.
On arrival at the site of Ayeyawady River Bridge (Magway) Construction Project, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the axis road chosen for construction of Ayeyawady River Bridge (Magway).
Foundation and piers of the bridge will be built with reinforced concrete. The bridge will be fitted with steel frames and the approach bridge will be constructed with reinforced concrete.
The bridge will be 8,989 feet long. It will be a motor way with a width of 28 feet and six feet wide foot path on both sides of the motorway The bridge will be able to withstand 60-ton loads.
The Secretary-1 and part went to Magway Airport an left for Yangon arriving back in the evening.
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(3) Emergence of more organizations taking U Ohn Pe s example Myanmar literatures nation and People
YANGON, 18 Jan - The prize presentation ceremony for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award was held at Pyithaya Hall in Pakokku on 17 January morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.Gen Khin Nyunt.
Head of Branch of Sarpay Beikman Daw Cho Cho Than (Cho Mya Nwe) and Tutor Daw Nu Nu Lwin of Pakokku Education College emceed the ceremonies.
Then, the Secretary-1 presented Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award for Life-long Contribution to Literature to Chairman of MWJA U Kyaw Aung, on behalf of award winner U Than Htut (Taik Soe).
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented prizes to first prize winner Myaylat Maung Myint Thu for his ‘Panmoe ywate ahla mye’, second prize winner Salin Phone Kyaw for his ‘Lawka ahla hsin thaw nay’ and third prize winner Kyaunggon EiHmu for his ‘Myosaunt taya kabyamyar’ in collected poems genre; first prize winner Min Tin Tun for his ‘Yonkyichet htitachaung ne ywayoe shaukmelu’ second prize winner Pathein Yan Naung Soe for his ‘we ein thi athe myatyi’ and third prize winner Khin Le Le Chit (Myan/Gon) for her ‘Phyatlanme wingabar’ in novel genre and first prize winner Myaylat Min Lwin for his ‘Thameehlakyun ko myinhlyin hnint achar wuthtutomyar’ and second prize winner Khin San Mon for her ‘Kaungkinyan thantshinyay’ in collected short stories genre.
Afterwards, Pakokku U Ohn Pe explained the purpose of the donations for literary award fund.
After the ceremony, Secretary-1 and party posed for documentary photo with literary award winners and outstanding students.

(4) Multimedia teaching centre opens at No1 BEHS in Magway
YANGON, 18 Jan - A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre was held at No 1 Basic Education High School in Magway Township, Magway Division, this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the plaque of the multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-1 and party observed computer skill section audio room, visual room, broadcasting and control room, study room, prayer hall, handicrafts room, domestic science room and music room. He also inspected skill demonstration of students.
Next, the Secretary-1, members of school board of trustees, members of PTA, the wellwishers, the students had documentary photo taken.
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(5) Minister receives Chinese entrepreneurs
YANGON, 18 Jan - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung receive Vice President Mr Chen Jing and party of China Textile Industrial Corporation for Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation who called at this office at 10.30 am today.
Similarly, he received Deputy Manager Mr Liu Junqiang and party of Tianjin Machinery Imp & Exp Group Complete at his office at 11.30 am.

(6) Minister meets foreign guests
YANGON, 18 Jan - Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein met Managing Director of Siemens Co of Germany Mr Erhard Ebel and party who called at his office at 10 am today.
Similarly. Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein met General Manager of Nippon Koel Co Ltd of Japan Mr Yoshiaki Kamiya who called at his office at 11 am today.
Minister U Khin Maung Thein also met General Manager of Myanmar Fertilizer and Power Development Co (MFPDC) Mr Peter Longerich and party who called at his office at noon today.

(7) Four KNUs exchange arms for peace
YANGON, 18 Jan - The State Peace and Development Council 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 and developed nation.
After realizing that their destructive acts did not benefit the nation at all and understanding the genuine goodwill and correct endeavours of the government, remnant armed groups have been exchanging arms for peace.
L/Cpl Naing Win (a) Ai Saw, Pvts Pho Htoo, Kan Bo and Than Tun (a) Thaw Htoo of No I Company, No 8 Battalion, No 3 Brigade of KNU armed group, bringing together with them two AK 47s, 36 rounds of ammunition and two magazines, exchanged arms for peace at a military column in Kyaukkyi region of Southern Command area on 15 December 1999.
Officials warmly welcomed them and attended to their needs. There are more members of armed groups to exchange arms for peace.
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(8) Local, foreign journalists study progress in destroying poppy fields and cultivating substitute crops in Shan State(East)
YANGON, 18 Jan - Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control conducted local and foreign correspondents around Shan State (East) on 15 and 16 January in enabling them to witness poppy eradication and cultivation of poppy substitute crops in the region jointly conducted by the government and local People.
On arrival at Tachilek Airport, Secretary of CCDAC Director-General. of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win explained to them about the narcotic drug control measures, poppy cultivation which was encouraged by the colonialists and insurgents, evil consequence of poppy cultivation, narcotics eradication, poppy substitution and regional development and drawing a 15-year narcotic eradication plan.
Head of Office of the Strategic Studies Col Kyaw Thein briefed them about the tour.
Accompanied by Deputy Commander of Triangle Region Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe and the Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, the journalists viewed destruction of 1,000 acres of poppy fields on Loihusmsone hill slopes at Loihsansaw by Tatmadawmen, Wa national people, local people and MPE members totalling 1,750.
At Wonhon poppy substitute crop farm U Pauk Yu Chan and party of Shan State (North) Special Region 2 and local people gave replies to queries raised by the correspondents.
The journalists then visited the temporary camps of Wa nationals who will cultivate substitute crops at the farm.
In Tasan region, Monghsat Township, they viewed destruction of 600 acres of poppy fields by Tatmadawmen, local people and MPF members totalling 700.
Police Maj-Gen Soe Win hosted a dinner at Kengtung Hotel in honour of the journalists.
Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Myint Swe were also present
Yesterday, the journalists visited a poultry farm and a vineyard of Honpan Company of Shan State East Special Region 2.
At the luncheon hosted at Golden Triangle Hotel, officials replied to queries raised by the journalists concerning the trip.
The Department for Development of Border Areas and National Races presented cash assistance to poppy substitute crop cultivation farmers.
Twenty-seven journalists foreign media groups were included in the tour.

(9) 61 Ye NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 18 Jan - Sixty-one members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Ye Township, Mon State.
Sixty-one members of Ye Township NLD, Mon State, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ye Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission Office and the party concerned on 11 November 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

(10) WEATHER
Maximum temperature on Jan17-1-2000 was 35.0 0C (950F)
Minimum temperature on Jan 18-1-2000 was 16.2 0C (610F)
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