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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Monday, 10 April 2000)

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Efforts made to enable posterity to live above poverty line and not to feel small Senior General Than Shwe graces inauguration of railroad section , Mu River Bridge
Senior General Than Shwe inspects National Botanical Gardens in PyinOoLwin
Secretary- l attends co-ordination meeting on maintenance of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center
Secretary-l attends conclusion of sports courses of Kokkine Swimming Club
Golden Lion instant coffee factory opens in PyinOoLwin
Minister attends prize presentation of National Rowing Championship for Year 2000
Bronze statue portraying maternal love unveiled in front of MMCWA building
Delegates leave for home
Delegates from ASEAN countries visit Bagan-NyaungU
Deputy D-G of Labor Department leaves for the Philippines
39 NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Efforts made to enable posterity to live above poverty line and not to feel small Senior General Than Shwe graces inauguration of railroad section , Mu River Bridge
YANGON, 9 April- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe attended the inauguration ceremony of Budalin-YeU-KhinU railroad section and Mu River Bridge in Sagaing Division built by Myanma Railways of the Ministry of Rail Transportation at the pandal near Mu River Bridge at 9.20 am today, and extended greetings to local
people.
The Senior General together with Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, members of the State Peace and Development Council Commander- in Then, the Senior General and party attended the inauguration ceremony of Budalin- YeU-KhinU railroad section and Mu River Bridge. and officials. U Hla Win of Myanmar Radio and Television acted
as master of ceremonies.
Chairman of Central Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo said that he is much pleased to see a new railroad and Mu River Bridge grandly, and he believed that local people will also feel the same.
Mu River Bridge inaugurated today is of concrete type, and situated on Budalin-YeU-KhinU rail- road, and not only trains but also cars can use the bridge.
Old Budalin-YeU railroad was extended to such an extent that it now reaches KhinU and is connected with Mandalay-Myitkyina railroad.
From 1988 to date, railroads are being built to ensure smooth transport, and new railroads including Budalin-YeU-KhinU railroad, about 1,000 miles long in all, have been built.
In the north-west region of the Union covering Sagaing Division, ChaungU Pakokku-Gangaw-Kalay railroad and Hsinbyushin Bridge across the Chindwin River have been constructed. Similarly, Shwenyaung-Yaksauk railroad, Shwenyaung Namhsan railroad and Aungban-Loikaw railroad have been built in the eastern part of the Union covering Shan State and Kayah State, Ye-Dawei railroad in the
southern part of the Union covering Mon State and Taninthayi Division, and Pyay-Aunglan-Taungdwingyi railroad, Magway-Taungdwingyi railroad and TadaU-Myingyan-Bagan-NyaungU railroad in the central part of the Union.
The already built railroads and motor roads are contributing greatly towards development of the State, regional development and further cementing of friendly ties of national races.
The effective endeavors for stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, rule of law and national reconsolidation basically necessitates smooth and speedy transport from one region to another and among states and divisions in the Union. Only when transport infrastructure is strong, can efforts be made with momentum for emergence of a modern and developed nation.
If regions are difficult of access, national races will have only a few occasions to deal with one another, national solidarity will suffer, and exchange of knowledge and regional products will be difficult. In accord with the guidance of Senior General Than Shwe, the State Peace and Development Council is making all- out effort to be able to hand over good political, economic and social legacy to posterity of Myanmar with a view to enabling them to live and make a living conveniently. In doing so, the
Government is working day and day out with genuine goodwill for the benefit of the State and the people.
Tasks to build the nation into a modern and developed one are numerous, highly complex and demanding. The laying down of a foundation calls for much sweat and blood of the State and the people.
It is high time for all to do work practically and unitedly, not to love the nation with the use of the mouth or to build a castle in the air. Under these circumstances, it is imperative that concerted efforts are to be made to strengthen the nation.
The co-operation of the Government, the people and the Tatmadaw leads to successful completion of construction projects all over the nation, and in this way, the tasks benefiting the nation are to be carried out.
In conclusion, the Secretary-2 thanked engineers and employees of Myanma Railways who built the railroad and local people who co-operated in constructing the railroad.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe extended greetings. He said today is an auspicious day as Butalin-YeU KhinU railroad can be inaugurated. Although covered by the central part of the nation, this region was difficult of access. There was an old railroad, but it was damaged during World War II, and has not been repaired for over 50 years. Now,-this railroad can be used and Mu River Bridge has been constructed, so
the region will become easy of access gradually and achieve development.
The Government has a desire for the development of all the regions of the Union, so railroads and motor roads, the basic requirement for the development of the State and regional development, are being built and extended.
As it is a dry region, local people have difficulty to earn their living. To enable them to escape from that poverty, water resources are being tapped in the region, dams and embankments built, river water pumping projects implemented.
Thaphanseik Dam, the biggest in the region, has been built at a cost of large sum of money.
Arrangements are being made to transform labor forces from rural areas into industrial labor forces.
These efforts are being made to enable posterity to live above the poverty line and not to feel small and to ensure bright prospects of the nation.
Public participation is of great importance in striving for the development of the State and regional development.
The Government will take the lead, and the people are to carry out the tasks practically. Only when collaborative efforts are made, will the State be able to make progress.
In conclusion, the Senior General urged all to remove destructive elements opposing and hindering the development of the and; well being of the people by differentiating between constructive acts and destructive acts and good and bad.' On behalf of regional people, Secretary of Shwebo District Union Solidarity and Development Association U Tin Myint spoke words of banks. Senior General Than Shwe
presented gift to Project Engineer Assistant General Manager (Civil) U Maung Hone on behalf of service personnel of Myanma Railways. Minister U Pan Aung presented a commemorative gift to Senior General Than Shwe. Senior-General Than Shwe and party inspected the railroad and the bridge and greeted those present.
Afterwards, vehicles passed the bridge A twin-engine train and a special train also passed the bridge. Senior General Than Shwe and party took the special train to a station.
Budalin-YeU-KhinU railroad is 51.38 miles long and there are 241 bridges on the railroad. Among them Mu River Bridge, 2,125 feet long and 14 feet wide, is the longest and it has three feet wide walkways on each side. Both vehicle and train can run on the bridge. The railroad and bridge were constructed at a cost of over 1 billion Kyat Trains will run till 20 April for local people free of charge.
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(2)Senior General Than Shwe inspects National Botanical Gardens in PyinOoLwin
YANGON, 9 April-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior General Than Shwe inspected the Defense Services Institute of Technology in PyinOoLwin yesterday morning.
The commandant of the institute reported on facts about the institute. The Senior General inspected the hyperbolic-parabolic reinforced concrete roof structure of the building constructed by cadets of the Defense Services Institute of Technology with the use of Plate Theory, and gave instructions on the work.
That building is the first of its kind constructed with the use of Plate Theory in Myanmar.
Afterwards, the Senior General and party proceeded to the National Botanical Gardens. The Senior General gave guidance on cultivation of woods and bamboo which grow in Myanmar and abroad, arrangements to enable people to enjoy recreation and to acquire knowledge and upgrading of the Gardens into a national level one.
Afterwards, the Senior General inspected Bamboo Plantation No1 and renovation work of the Gardens. The Senior General and party visited Maha Arnhtoo Kantha Pagoda in PyinsOoLwin, and paid homage to the pagoda.
The Senior General made a donation towards the funds of the pagoda, and the pagoda board of trustees presented a photograph of the pagoda to the Senior General. The Senior General and party also paid homage to Seinphudaw and Shwehtidaw to be hoisted atop the pagoda.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, who accompanied the Senior General, together with Director- General of the Department of Health Dr Wan Maung, inspected District Hospital ( 100-bed) on 7 April morning.

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(3)Secretary- l attends co-ordination meeting on maintenance of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center
YANGON, 9 April April-A co-ordination meeting on maintenance of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center was held at the center in Tamway Township this morning. attended by Patron of Construction of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary- 1 said Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center was opened and courses are being conducted to give lectures on missionary experience, ways of living, traditional culture, customs and languages of foreign countries to members of the Sangha who will carry out missionary activities abroad in accord with the wish of World Buddhist Missionary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Pannavamsa.
He called for maintenance of the center for perpetuation after formation of work committees and sub-committees. Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Commit tee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa reported on finances of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center.
Director-General of Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development reported on finishing touches of the center. Chairman of Upahtaka Committee U Saw Myint re ported on construction of ordination hall, publication of documentary book on the center and courses.
Managing Director of Asia World Co Ltd U Tun Myint Naing reported on future tasks for construction of the center.
A general round of discussions then followed. The Secretary-l gave instructions on formation of Panel of Patrons for Maintenance of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Center, Central Committee, Work Committee and Sub-committees.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction works at the center.

(4)Secretary-l attends conclusion of sports courses of Kokkine Swimming Club
YANGON, 9 April-The summer swimming course, the aerobic and body building course and the Karatedo course of Kokkine Swimming Club concluded at the building of the club in Bahan Township this morning.
Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony.
Minister for Sports" Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint said that the Government is making efforts to achieve the sport goal "Myanmar Sports the World to Conquer," and the Ministry of Sports has laid down plans for the uplift of sports stand and in accord with the sports policy of the State.
'The minister said that the membership of the club numbers about 12,000, and the club is also striving to uplift the sports standard of the State. The minister urged the trainees to strive for the successful implementation of sports objectives of the State.The Secretary-1 presented certificates to the trainees.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party and guests viewed the skill demonstration of members of the club and trainee swimmers. Altogether 500 trainees attended the summer swimming course and 10 the aerobic and body-building course and the Karatedo course.
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(5)Golden Lion instant coffee factory opens in PyinOoLwin
YANGON, 9 April-Golden Lion instant coffee factory of Myanma Farms Enterprise opened at Pwaytaung coffee farm in PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Division, on 8 April. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo tended the ceremony.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo formally unveiled the signboard of the factory and Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin formally opened the factory.
The Secretary-2 and party inspected samples of Golden Lion brand Instant Coffee Mix and Instant Tea Mix and machines. The Secretary-2 and party then inspected mushrooms and of coffee plantation.
The Secretary-2 presented reward to Managing Director U Tin Maung Soe and Deputy Director U Thaung Nyunt of MFE and retired Division Engineer U Hla Baw of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise. In 1998 MFTE made arrangements for production of instant coffee and tea famous in the market in accordance to the instruction of the Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation.
In his inspection tour, the Secretary-2 gave instructions on high quality, speedy construction of the factory and gaining profit. The factory was completed in February 2000 and the cost for the factory is K 78 million.

(6)Minister attends prize presentation of National Rowing Championship for Year 2000
YANGON, 9 April-The prize presentation ceremony of the National Rowing Championship for Year 2000 sponsored by Myanmar Rowing Federation was held at the MRF Office at Tnya Lake this morning. Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Acting Director General Lt-Col Thein Aung, President of MRF U Sein Tun and officials presented prizes to winners.
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(7)Bronze statue portraying maternal love unveiled in front of MMCWA building
YANGON, 9 April- A ceremony to open the bronze statue portraying maternal love donated by Minister for Culture U Win Sein and wife Daw Khin Thein Yi was held in front of Multi-purpose Building of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association at the corner of Thanthuma and Parami Roads in South Okkalapa Township this morning. Well-wisher Minister U Win Sein formally unveiled the statue and explained the purpose of the donation.
Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks. Then, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented souvenirs to the Minister for Culture and wife, the Rector and the Superintending Engineer.

(8)Delegates leave for home
YANGON, 9 April-The delegates from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and officials of ASEAN Secretariat Office left here by air today.
They were seen off at the Yangon International Airport by Chairman of ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information Director-General of Department of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe and officials.
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(9)Delegates from ASEAN countries visit Bagan-NyaungU
YANGON, 9 April-Delegates of ASEAN nations Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand and ASEAN Secretariat Office who attended the 35th ASEAN COCI . meeting in Myanmar, accompanied by officials of Ministry of Culture, visited ancient cultural heritage region and ancient pagodas in Bagan yesterday.
The representatives visited Bagan palace site, Shwesigon, Dhammayangyi, Sulamani and Ananda Pagodas. Director U Aung Kyaing conducted them round the pagodas.
The delegates also visited U Ba Nyein's lacquer ware house in Bagan Myothit and Gupyaukgyi Pagoda in the afternoon.
They proceeded to Bagan Archaeological Museum. They posed for souvenir photos together with officials in front of the museum .The delegates viewed the Bagan scenery and sun-set scene on the upper floor of the museum. They arrived back here by air this morning.

(10)Deputy D-G of Labor Department leaves for the Philippines
YANGON, 9 April -Deputy Director-General of Labor Department U Sein Myint and Medical Officer of Social Security Board Dr Aung Lin left here by air for the Philippines this morning to attend the Strategic Planning Workshop to implement the ASCLA-UNDP project on the Work Programme /Plan of Action to Respond to the Labor and Employment Impact of Economic Crisis in ASEAN to be held in Cebu, the
Philippines from 10 to 12 April. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by departmental officials and their relatives.
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(11)39 NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 9 April -Thirty-nine members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Ye Township, Yangon Division.
Forty-three members of Ye Township NLD, Yangon Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ye Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on November 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

(12)WEATHER
Maximum temperature on 8-4-2000 was 38.1°C (101°F)
Minimum temperature on 9-4-2000 was 24.0 °C (75°F)

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