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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Thursday, 16 March 2000)

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Secretary-1 attends opening of sugar mills in Tatkon and Yedashe Township
Deputy Prime Ministers view 37th Myanma Gems Emporium Year 2000
First meeting of heads of Mission of Myanmar Embassies, Permanent Missions and Consulates-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concludes
Minister for H & T meets guests
Training on Implementation of 15-year Drug Abuse Control Programme opened
Minister for Industry l inspects factories
Minister inspects booth of Ministry of Commerce
Minister meets Ambassador of Japan
Sixth Meeting of Fourth State Central Working Committee of Sangha begins
42,634 eligible voters of Kalay submit petitions expressing no confidence in NLD representative-elect U Thein Win
3943 stimulant tablets seized in Mandalay
0.15 kg of Heroin seized in Mongshu
33 Ngapudaw NLD members resign of own accord
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(1)Secretary-1 attends opening of sugar mills in Tatkon and Yedashe Township
YANGON, 15 March - Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and officials left here for Toungoo this morning by Tatmadaw flight.
The Secretary-1 and party arrived at No 5 Sugar Mill (Myohla) in Myohla in Yedashe Township.
A ceremony to open No 5 Sugar Mill (Myohla) was held at the mill this morning.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally opened the mill.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Managing Director of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise U Myo Myint reported on facts about the factory, machines installed and power, sugar production, targets and arrangements for supply of sugarcane.
The Secretary-l gave instructions on full cultivation of sugarcane for sufficient cultivation techniques and providing assistance to sugarcane growers.
The Secretary-l then presented fruit basket to Vice Department Manager of China National Heavy Machinery Corporation MR Liu Bei Zhi.
Project Director of No 5 Sugar Mill (Myohla) Major Soe Win presented a commemorative pennant to the Secretary-1. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the signboard of the mill.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Vice Department Manager of China National Heavy Machinery Corporation Mr Liu Bei Zhi formally opened the mill.
The Secretary-l and party started milling of sugarcane. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the mill.
The Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, went to Sakyin Village in Madaya Township.
Minister U Pan Aung and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win reported on sculpture of alabaster Buddha image and conveyance of the alabaster Buddha image to Yangon.
Chairman of Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon U Thaung Han and stone on arrangements for carving of Buddha image in accord with the characteristics of Lord Buddha. The Secretary-l gave instructions.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected the 700-ton alabaster. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the route chosen for conveyance of carved Buddha image.
A ceremony to open No 1 Sugar Mill (Dahatkon) was held at the mill in Tatkon Township.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Assistant General Manager Mr Yang Xiao Jun of Guang Dong New Technology Import and Export formally opened the mill.
The Secretary-l and party started milling of sugarcane.
The Secretary-l and party inspected the mill.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Managing Director of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise U Myo Myint reported on facts about the factory, machines installed and power, sugar production process, tonnage of sugarcane to be crushed, targets and arrangements for supply of sugarcane.
The Secretary-l gave instructions on extended cultivation of sugarcane and distribution of cultivation techniques to sugarcane growers.
Secretary-1 presented fruit basket to Assistant General Manager Mr Yang Xiao Jun of Guang Dong New Technology Import and Export.
A ceremony to hand over new building for Basic Education Primary School to Education Department was held in Ayechantha Sanpya Village in Tatkon Township this morning, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Minister for Education U Than Aung and Managing Director of Aden Group Co Ltd U Chit Khaing formally opened the new building.
Managing Director U Chit Khaing reported on donation of K 7.4 million new building.
The Secretary-1 said today, Dahatkon Sugar Mill and the new building for the school were inaugurated. Sinthay Dam was already built in the region for the development of the region. The grand school building is the result of the cooperative efforts between the government and the local people. The government is opening doors for the people to take part in implementing the education promotion programmes. It is a pleasure for the students and the parents that the school building was constructed by Aden Group Co Ltd. Local elders, members of the school board of trustees and teachers should collectively maintain the building. Teachers should nurture their pupils to become brilliant in all sectors and to possess the sprit to preserve the traditions and culture, the Union Spirit and patriotism.
Managing Director U Chit Khaing of Aden Group Co Ltd handed over the related documents to Minister for Education U Than Aung.
He also presented K 1 million to the trust fund of the school.
Township Education Officer U Kyaw Maung spoke words of thanks.
After inspecting the building the Secretary-l and party cordially greeted local people.
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(2) Deputy Prime Ministers view 37th Myanma Gems Emporium Year 2000
YANGON, 15 March - Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt-Gen Tin Tun viewed the 37th Myanma Gems Emporium Year 2000 sponsored by Central Committee for the 37th Myanma Gems Emporium this morning.
The 37th Myanma Gems Emporium is being held in Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road.
The Deputy Prime Ministers were welcomed by Chairman of the Central Committee for the 37th Myanma Gems Emporium Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein, Secretary Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo and members.
The deputy prime ministers viewed the modem jewellery produced by Myanmar VES Co Ltd, polished gems and jade, jade figurines to be sold at fixed prices, private jewellery shops and paintings illustrated with pieces of gems, jade blocks which are being displayed on the ground floor, uncut jade lots on display in the compound of the museum, jewellery and gems lots and pearl lots on the top floor.
Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt-Gen Tin Tun attended the second day for the sale of jade lots through competitive bidding and left there in the afternoon.

(3) First meeting of heads of Mission of Myanmar Embassies, Permanent Missions and Consulates-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concludes
YANGON, 15 March - The future trend round-table discussions of Myanma Foreign Policy of the first meeting of heads of Mission of Myanmar Embassies, Permanent Missions and Consulates-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held at Wunzin Minyaza Hall of the Ministry, with an address by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung.
Minister U Win Aung said today's panel discussions of this kind and dimension was the first ever one the Foreign Ministry had in its existence since its inception on 17 March 1947.
It timely to review the foreign policy direction in changing world situations when Myanmar entered a new century and it was also timely since Foreign Ministry would be celebrating its 53rd Anniversary of establishment in few days, he said.
He said he believed that the discussions would bring about important insights into the future direction of Myanmar foreign policy.
Retired Ambassador U Tin Tun submitted paper on the emerging international situation and implications for Myanmar, Director-General of ASEAN Affairs Department U Aye Lwin on the future of regional and inter-regional cooperation in South east Asia, Adviser U Pe Thein Tin on enhanced engagement in multilateral forums, retired Ambassador U Hla Maung on the role of trade and investment for economic development, Director-General of International Organizations and Economic Department U Kyaw Tint Swe on human resources development, retired ambassador U Ba Thwin on south-south cooperation and north- south dialogue and Director-General of Consular, International Laws and Treaties and Research Department U Thein Myint on knowledge based society.
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(4) Minister for H & T meets guests
YANGON, 15 March - Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Managing Director Mr Jackie Wong of Hong Thai Citizen Travel Co and party at his office at 1 pm today.

(5) Training on Implementation of 15-year Drug Abuse Control Programme opened
YANGON, 15 March - Training on Implementation of 15-year Drug Abuse Control Programme co-organized by the Ministry of Health and WHO was opened at the training school for health staff on Ashay Market Street in Dagon Township this morning.
Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein made a speech on the occasion, speaking about the danger of narcotics including amphetamine to the youths.
He also elaborated on measures of fighting against narcotics and programmes for ensuring decrease in number of drug addicts.
The course is being attended by 70 doctors from states and divisions.

(6) Minister for Industry l inspects factories
YANGON, 15 March - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by heads of department concerned and officials, inspected major repair work at Thayet Cement Plant on 13 March.
The repair work is being carried out with engineers from Japan and China. He heard reports presented by officials concerned including the manager of the plant and gave instructions.
The minister then proceeded to Pyay where he inspected Myasanda Soft Drink and Ice Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Industries. He met officials there and discussed with them distribution of quality soft drinks at reasonable prices.
The minister also inspected the textile and ceramics factories in Thayawady.
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(7) Minister inspects booth of Ministry of Commerce
YANGON, 15 March - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen.Kyaw Hsan and officials arrived at the Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning.
The Minister and party inspected the booth of Ministry to be exhibited at the ministries exhibition at the Exhibition of the 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day.
The minister gave instructions on the preparations to the responsible officials.

(8) Minister meets Ambassador of Japan
YANGON, 15 March - Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin met Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Kazuo Asakai who has completed his tour of duty at his office this afternoon.
Also present were Managing Director U Maung Maung Tin of Directorate of Telecommunications and officials.

(9) Sixth Meeting of Fourth State Central Working Committee of Sangha begins

YANGON, 15 March - The Sixth Meeting of the Fourth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha began in Maha Pasana Cave, Kaba Aye, this morning.
Present were State Ovadacariya Sayadaws, Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee led by Chairman Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Sobhita, Sayadaws of Fourth State Central Working Committee of the Sangha, Adviser at the State Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, Director-General of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin and officials of RAD and DPPS. Sayadaw Agga Maha Kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Okkansa, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sucitta, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vanna, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Rajinda Bhivamsa and Sayadaw Bhaddanta ,Candavamsa were elected as Oavada Sayadaws of the meeting.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita chaired the meeting with Joint Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Labasami as master of ceremonies.
The meeting agenda was then read.
Ovadakathas of State Ovadacariya Sayadaws were read by Sayadaws.
Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Kumara read the Ovadakatha of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita.
In his Ovadakatha, the Sayadaw said it is now 20 years since Sangha committees have been formed at different levels in serving the Sasana affairs for purification, perpetuation and propagation of the Sasana.
Though cent per cent success was not achieved during the 20 years of endeavours, wrongful actions could be deterred in accord with the Dhamma, the State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkathos could be opened, Nikaya examinations could be held in a new form and rules for the members of the Sangha could be laid down during the period.
All the members of the Sangha should strive without fail for the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha to become a reliable organization, bearing in mind that the duty of the Working Committee is to perpetuate the Sangha organizations at different levels.
The members of the Sangha should understand and observe the Viniya rules. Courses for abbot Sayadaws and Viniya courses should be conducted as suggested in the previous meetings. The government had already presented books of Viniya to all the monasteries in the nation. Arrangements should be made for the members of the Sangha to study the book. Examinations on the book should be held region-wise under the sponsorship of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaws and Sayadaws of State Central Working Committee of the Sangha. All the members of the Sangha should be aware of the fact that the Sasana will perpetuate only when all the members of the Sangha observe the Viniya rules.
Mutual respect is one of the five essential requirements for perpetuation of the Sasana. Mutual respect means sharing due regard between the members of the Sangha, novices, laypersons.
The Sayadaws then discussed religious matters.
The first day session ended in the evening.
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(10) 42,634 eligible voters of Kalay submit petitions expressing no confidence in NLD representative-elect U Thein Win
YANGON, 15 March - A total of 42,634 eligible voters of Kalay Township Constituency-2, Sagaing Division, submitted signed declarations ex pressing no confidence in U Thein Win elected as Pyithu Hluttaw Representative of National League for Democracy in the 1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election from Kalay Township Constituency-2 and no support for him at the rallies held in Tintha, Kyaw Ywa, Nat Chaung, Htaukkyant and Thazi Villages of the township from 28 to 29 December 1999.
A total of 2,500 local people of Tintha, Ashisi, Kyaukpyoke, Yayshin and Kokko village-tract rallied at Tintha Village.
Farmer U Myint Aung from Tintha Village, on behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in U Thein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him. Then, farmer U Swe Pe from Tintha Village presented declarations expressing no confidence in U Thein Win and no support for him signed by voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Nyein.
Altogether 2,400 local people of Kyaw Ywa, Khontoe, Myauksi, Taungsi and Ywasi Ywatha village-tracts rallied in Kyaw Ywa Village.
Farmer Daw Khin May Win from Kyaw Ywa Village, on behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in U Thein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him. Then, farmer U Maung presented declarations expressing no confidence in U Thein Win and no support for him signed by voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Myint Wai.
Altogether 2,400 local people of Nat Chaung, Nat Myaung, Inndin, Pauktaw and Nhapha village-tracts rallied in Natchaung Village.
Farmer U Khin Maung from Natchaung Village, on behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in U Thein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him. Then, farmer U San Po presented declarations expressing no confidence in U Thein Win and no support for him signed by voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Myint Wai.
A similar ceremony was held at Htaukicyant Village.
Altogether 1,500 local people of Htaukkyant, Kinpunchan and Htoma village- tracts rallied in Htaukkyant Village.
U Htay Lay from Htaukkyant Village, on be- half of the voters, expressed no confidence in U Thein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him. Then, farmer U Ba Than presented declarations expressing no confidence in U Thein Win and no support for him signed by voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election sub-commission U Nyein Ko. Altogether 2,500 local people of Thazi, Kanpale, TaungU, Uyin and Myohla village-tracts rallied in Thazi Village.
Farmer U Maung Cho from Thazi Village, on behalf of the voters, expressed no confidence in U Thein Win of National League for Democracy and no support for him. Then, U Kyaw Sein and U Sein Pe from Thazi Village presented declarations expressing no confidence in U Thein Win and no support for him signed by voters to member of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Khin Maung Aye.
Out of 58,991 eligible voters of Kalay Township Constituency-2, 23,168 or 39.27 per cent voted for U Thein Win of NLD in 1990 Multiparty Democracy General Election.
The number of voters who presented signed petitions of no confidence in U Thein Win totalled 42,634 or 72.27 per cent.
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(11) 3943 stimulant tablets seized in Mandalay
YANGON, 15 March - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on intermission, searched room No 1, Man Shwe Myo guest house, eastern Aung Nan Yeiktha Ward, Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay on 10 March, and arrested Ma Aye Shwe (a) Ma Lo Sein, daughter of U Yan Sai, Kwekha Hmawthitkon block, Phakant Township, together with 3943 stimulant tablets.
Action is being taken against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

(12) 0.15 kg of Heroin seized in Mongshu
YANGON, 15 March - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, while waiting on the road near Dhamma Pala monastery, Hsai-Hlyan region, Mongshu Yadanamye, Mongshu Town- ship, Southern Shan State, on 6 March, searched and arrested Ma Eilay, daughter of U Aikyon, Hsaik-pha Village, near Nanttain Bazaar, Hsai- Hlyan region together with 0.15 kgs of heroin.
Action is being taken against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
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(13) 33 Ngapudaw NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 15 March - Thirty-three members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Ngapudaw Township, Ayeyawady Division.
Thirty-three members of Ngapudaw Township NLD, Ayeyawady Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ngapudaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 5 January 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in the party politics of NLD.

(14)WEATHER
Maximum temperature on 14-3-2000 was 36.50C (980F)
Minimum temperature on 15-3-2000 was 22.0 0C (720F)

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