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- State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Mauritius
- Secretary-l attends opening ceremony of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort
- Deputy Prime Minister of Lao People's Democratic Republic concludes visit
- Archers of Myanmar women's archery team honoured
- Secretary -2 inspects construction of Aung Zeya Bridge
- Chief of Staff (Army) inspects cultivation and breeding tasks of local battalion in Insein
- Secretary 2 lays cornerstone for construction of three storey building at Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Zigon Village tract
- Secretary-3 inspects construction of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort
- 31 Mingin NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to MauritiusYANGON, 12 March - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Cassam Utee President of the Republic of Mauritius, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic Mauritius which falls on 12 March 2000.
(2) Secretary-l attends opening ceremony of Ngw Hsaung Beach Resort
YANGON, 11 March - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by ministers, deputy ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), the Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads and officials, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft this morning and arrived at Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort in Pathein Township, Ayeyawady Division at 8.50 am today. Then, the opening ceremony of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort: was held at the resort at 9.45 am, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address. He said:
May I first of all extend a most cordial welcome to Ngwe Hsaung Beach resort and say how happy we are to have all of you at this grand opening ceremony of the Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort.This is indeed a most auspicious day not only for the people of Ngwe Hsaung and Ayeyawady Division but also for the entire country as well. The emergence of an international standard beach resort in Ngwe Hsaung represents a historic landmark in our endeavours for modernization and progress of the nation.
As is well known, the State Peace and Development Council is striving for a balanced and equitabledevelopment of all the regions of the nation and for raising the standard of living and quality of life of the people. In these efforts, the Government is also paying special attention to tourism industry in the
country. In this regard, the development of international standard beach resorts to attract foreigners as well as domestic tourists assumes great significance.Therefore, under the direction our Chairman Senior General Than Shwe, we have in recent years established the Kan Thayar Beach Resort in Rakhine State and now the Ngwe Hsaung beach resort.
The Ngwe Hsaung area, which you witness today, is very different from what it was only a few months back. Although it is situated only 29 miles from Pathein city, it remains largely inaccessible. The area consisted of a cluster of small Kayin, Rakhine and Bamar villages who were earning their liveli-hood from the production of fish paste and selling of sea- shells and other marine souvenirs to the Chaung Tha beach resort.
But the Government, realizing the tourism potential of the area, decided to develop it into a beach resort. The 9 miles of unspoiled natural beach in a crescent shape offers a unique opportunity for people to come and enjoy the sea, sun and sand for relaxation and enjoyment. The tremendous improvement in transportation infrastructure means that people from Yangon and other places, can now reach an international beach resort in a matter of hours. Moreover, as the standard of living of the Myanmar people have greatly improved in recent times, more and more people are travelling throughout the country looking for more areas to relax and enjoy life.
That Ngwe Hsaung beach resort will bring great economic and social progress of the region is obvious to all. In this regard, I wish to congratulate Secretary-3 Lt Gen Win Myint and Chairman of the Ayeyawady Division and Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann who closely supervised the project. My thanks also go to 18 national entrepreneurs who have confidence in the project and who, in a very short time of two months, were able to construct the facilities that you see today.
May I also add that even as we develop the area as a tourist spot, we give full attention to preserving and protecting the natural beauty and the ecology of the beach and its surrounding areas.
Today, you have had a chance to witness at first hand the scenic beauty of a natural beach. It is therefore our hope that you will be able to spread the word to the world of the emergence of a new international-standard beach resort in Myanmar. We also hope that you will come back again to the beach with your family and friends.
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and Commander Maj- Gen Thura Shwe Mann formally opened the Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort.The Secretary-l formally opened stone inscription of the beach resort.
The Secretary-l and party observed the beauty of the beach and inspected construction of bungalows.
The Secretary-l and party inspected construction of Palm Beach Resort by Dagon International Ltd.
They then went to Beach Resort Hotel of Olympic Co Ltd.Commander Maj-Gen Shwe Mann and Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd U Aik Tun formally opened the Beach Resort Hotel.
The Secretary-l and party inspected hostels and construction of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort by
Woodland Co Ltd.The Secretary-l and party inspected beach and hill bungalows of Yuzana Resort Hotel.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected undertakings of Golden Shell Resort Hotel.
Artistes of Myanmar Music Asiayon yesterday entertained the guests who attended opening ceremony of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort.
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(3) Deputy Prime Minister of Lao People's Democratic Republic concludes visit
YANGON, 11 March - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Lao People's Democratic Republic His Excellency Mr Boungnang Vorachith and party left here by air this morning. They were here on a goodwill visit to Myanmar from 6 to 11 March 2000, at the invitation of Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council of Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt .
(4) Archers of Myanmar women's archery team honoured
YANGON, 11 March - A ceremony to honour Myanmar women's archery team which won gold in the Year 2000 World Ranking Asia Archery Circuit First Round Competition held in Bangkok, Thailand, took place at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at 7.00 pm today, attended by Chairman of Myanmar National Olympic Council Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-l said it gives him great pleasure to honour the Myanmar women archery team which won gold in the Year 2000 World Ranking Asia Archery Circuit First Round Competition recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.
He added that the Myanmar Women's Archery Team winning of gold at the World Ranking Asia
Archery Circuit First Round Competition is a feat which brings honour to the entire people of Myanmar.It is also a glowing feat of Myanmar Archery Federation to have achieved gold in an international
competition during a short period after its formation. The standard of Myanmar Women's Archery Team which took part in this year's Asia archery circuit first round competition, is high, and the archers managed to demonstrate their ability individually or in group.The Year 2000 World Ranking Asia Archery Circuit First Round Competition is an q international
competition of high standard, and altogether 14 nations including China ranking s second in thc world, Japan ranking fifth and Chinese (Taipei) ranking seven took part in it.Of 35 women archers from 14 nations, Myanmar Women's archers Thi Thi Win has ranked seventh, Khin Than Nwe tenth. Thin Thin Khaing sixteenth and Khin Myo Win nineteenth. Two Myanmar women archers are among top ten archers.
In the semifinal event, Myanmar Women's Archery Team beat Chinese (Taipei) team ranking seventh in the world and Japan team ranking fifth in the final event.
According to results of the competition, it is learnt that Myanmar Women s Archery Team ranks above tenth in the world.
In retrospect, outstanding Myanmar women sports athletes emerged.
It is found that Myanmar women athletes can now demonstrate their ability in soccer, weight-lifting,
rowing, Taekwando and archery. Women athletes of weight lifting, rowing, Taekwando and archery are winning victories in international sports competitions, and Myanmar women soccer team has good prospects of achieving success.Therefore, Myanmar women athletes including Myanmar women archers need to strive for winning more victories which bring honour to the nation and the people.
The Secretary-l lauded efforts of Myanmar Archery Federation and archers for achieving success.
In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged all to continue to maintain success and fine traditions of Myanmar Women's Archery Team, to strive from Myanma archery sector for realization of the national sports goal "Myanmar Sports the World to Conquer" and to follow the examples set by Myanmar women archers.
Then, the Secretary-l presented K 100,000 each to Police Sub-inspector Thi Thi Win, Ma Khin Than Nwe (Yangon City Development Committee) and Police Private Thin Thin Khaing of Myanmar women's archery team.
Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing presented promotion documents to Police Sub-inspector Thi Thi Win and Police Private Thin Thin Khaing.
President of Myanmar Archery Federation U Khin Shwe spoke words of thanks.
Then, the Secretary-l hosted a dinner to the guests and the archers.
(5) Secretary -2 inspects construction of Aung Zeya Bridge
YANGON, 11 March - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected the construction project of Aung Zeya Bridge spanning Hlaing River between Insein and Hlinethaya Townships this morning.
Then, Secretary-2 inspected construction of No 2 Pier. The Secretary-2 and party heard reports on
implementation of the project by Deputy Minister U Tint Swe and installation of steel frames and
suspension cables on No 2 Pier by Superintending Engineer (Project) U Khin Maung Aye. Afterwards, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Director-General U Arnt Kyaw of Human Settlement and Housing Development, Deputy Minister U Pe Than and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint explained co- operation in successful implementation of the project.The Secretary-2 gave instructions on completion of the project on schedule, meeting the set standards and making the environment green and pleasant Aung Zeya Bridge's main structure is 3786 ft 3 in long and employees are making efforts to finish it as scheduled.
(6) Chief of Staff (Army) inspects cultivation and breeding tasks of local battalion in Insein
YANGON, 11 March - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected family cultivation, company
cultivation and regimental farming tasks of the local battalion in Insein Township this afternoon.Officiating Commanding Officer of the battalion Maj Ye Aung reported on matters related to the
cultivation.Then, officials reported on successful breeding of bird, fish and pig of the battalion.
Afterwards, the Chief of Staff (Army) inspected cultivation tasks of families of the battalion and greeted the families.
Officials also reported on successful cultivation of gourd, cauliflower, bitter gourd, long bean and other items of vegetable at the plantations of company-wise and the battalion and production of brick and earthen vase for welfare programmes.
Then, the Chief of Staff (Army) inspected delivery of catfish and gave instructions on arrangements to be made for getting more and more achievement of cultivation and livestock breeding matters of the company-wise and battalion-wise.
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(7) Secretary 2 lays cornerstone for construction of three storey building at Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Zigon Village tract
YANGON, 11 March - A ceremony to lay cornerstones for the construction of three-storey building at Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Zigon Village-tract, Shwepyitha Township, was held at the construction site at 8.15 am today, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
U Kyaw read the stone inscription.
Then, Commander-in- Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Nyunt Thein presented the casket containing nine precious gems to the presiding Sayadaw of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha.
Afterwards, Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo placed the casket containing nine precious gems into the foundation.
At the auspicious time, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Nyunt Thein, Minister for Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister at the Prime Ministers Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Kyi Min and Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo laid the cornerstones.
Then, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo laid the stone plaque into the foundation and sprinkled scented water.
After the ceremony, officials performed the rituats of golden and silver showers.
Later, the cash presentation ceremony for the construction of three-storey building was held at Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in Zigon Village-tract.
Presiding Sayadaw of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha State Theravada Buddhist Missionary Ovadacariya Agga Maha Kamnahtanacariya Bhaddanta Dhammasara administered the Nine Precepts.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Nyunt Thein and Minister Maj- Gen Sein Htwa presented offertories to the Sayadaw. Chairman of Shwepyitha Township Peace and Development Council U Win explained about the construction programme.
The Secretary-2 gave instructions to officials.
Well-wishers made a donations to officials.
Today ' s donations included K 500,000 presented by Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, K 500,000 by Yangon City Development Committee, K 1.2 million by Tatmadaw Navy, K 1 million by U Yan Win-Daw Lwin Lwin Wai and family, K 1 million of Myanmar Billion Group, K 1 million by CAMC Co, K 500,000 by Orient Pearl Co, K 500,000 by Captain U Kyaw Yin- Daw Thit Thit Khaing, K 100,000 by Ministry of Forestry, K 10,000 by Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe and family, K 100,000 by Vice-Admiral Nyunt Thein and wife Daw Tin Tin Htwe and others totalling K 11.4 million.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and officials accepted the donations.
The Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
After the ceremony, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Vice-Admiral Nyunt Thein and party offered 'soon' to members of the Sangha.
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(8) Secretary-3 inspects construction of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort
YANGON, 11 March - Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint and Minister for Education U Than Aung left here for Ngwehsaung Beach by helicopter yesterday morning. Director Col Myint Aung of MEHL reported on progress of work in building Ngwehsaung Beach Resort, national entrepreneurs on work done and officials on power and water supply and communications.
The Secretary-3 said the beach resort is being constructed for recreation of the people and foreigners and according to the fourth economic objectives the entrepreneurs were given permission to implement the project.
He urged them to strive for success of the objectives of the State.
The Secretary-3 and party inspected implementation of the project along the beach.
The Secretary-3, the commander, the minister and party enjoyed dinner together with ambassadors,
military attaches and their families, Myanmar Ambassadors and their wives and the guests and they
spent the night there.Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint together with the Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, the commander and the ministers, attended the opening ceremony of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Resort in Pathein Township.
They arrived back here in the evening.
(9) 31 Mingin NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 11 March - Thirty-one members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Mingin Township, Sagaing Division.
Thirty-one members of Mingin Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by
sending letters of resignation to Mingin Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-
commission Office and the party concerned on 14 September, 1999 as they no longer wished to
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Maximum temperature on Mar 10-3-2000 was 36.0°C (97°F)
Minimum temperature on Mar 11-3-2000 was 22.0 °C (72°F)
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