THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Monday,   26 June  2000)

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  1. Secretary-1 lays cornerstone for construction of Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik (Yangon) Dhammacariya Tekkatho
  2. Secretary-1 gives instructions on social welfare work
  3. Secretary-l inspects preparations for conveying marble Buddha image
  4. Eligible voters of Okpo Township submit petitions expressing no confidence in NLD representatives-elect U Tin Oo and U Tha Maung
  5. Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Nun Daw Thandawady honoured
  6. Appointment of Ambassador agreed on
  7. Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone inspects warehouses of MAPT in Bago Division
  8. Seminar on central level public health care held
  9. Minister attends coord meeting of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
  10. Message from Chairman of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home Affairs Colonel Tin Hlaing on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic (26 June 2090)
  11. Over 534,000 voters of Yamethin  District unanimously sumbit petitions for dissolving pessimist NLD
  12. 25 Mingin Township NLD members resign of own accord
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(1)  Secretary-1 lays cornerstone for construction of Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik (Yangon) Dhammacariya  Tekkatho
YANGON, 25 June- A ceremony to lay cornerstone for construction of Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik (Yangon)  Dhammacariya Tekkatho for trainees of Dhammacariya Course was held at the construction  site on Sittaung  Street in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township, Yangon Division, this morning, attended  by Secretary of state  Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party received the  Nine Precepts from Vice Chairman of  State Sangha Abhidhaja Maha
Rattha Guru Aungmyaybonsan  Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannindabhi vamsa Then, members of the Sangha recited the parittas.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party presented Nawarat casket, bricks and alms to members of the   Sangha. Then, Maha Nayaka Sayadaw of Mandalay Masoeyein Taikthit Bhaddanta Rajadhamrnabhivamsa  delivered a sermon. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, officials and wellwishers shared the merits for their  good-deeds. Afterwards, a ceremony to lay cornerstone for construction of Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik (Yangon)  Dhammacariya Tekkatho for trainees of Dhammacanya Course was
held there. U San Thin Hlaing read the  stone inscription.

Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt placed the golden casket with nine precious gems at centre of the  foundation. At the auspicious time, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Minister Col Tin Hlaing, Minister Maj-Gen  Kyi Aung, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister Col Thein Nyunt, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Minister U Aung  Khin and Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa laid Secretary-1 placed the stone plaque on the
foundation. The  Secretary-l and party sprinkled scented water on the foundation while Thiha Thudhamrna Manijotadhara U  Kyaw Min read the Seindamani Mandan. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 performed the ritual of golden and silver  showers to mark the success of the ceremony.

(2)  Secretary-1 gives instructions on social welfare work

YANGON, 25 June-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt -Gen Khin Nyunt met with  employees of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Thida Hall of the Fire Services  Department in Mayangon Township today.

Also present were ministers, the attorney-general, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, directors general, deputy directors general and officials of departments under  the ministry, auxiliary fire brigade commanders and guests. The Secretary-1 said that now is the time when  the enteric national people are making concerted efforts to enable the Union of Myanmar to
keep pace with  other nations.

Then, the Secretary- 1 and party watched the skill demonstration of members of Myanmar Police Force, fire-fighters of the Fire Services Department and members of the auxiliary fire brigade and members of Red  Cross. In meeting with those participating in the skill demonstration, the Secretary- 1 said that nations all  over the world are taking measures to prevent the danger of fire natural disasters and
terrorists by forming  prevention and relief organizations.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented awards to those who participated in the skill demonstration.

(3)  Secretary-l inspects preparations for conveying marble Buddha image

YANGON, 25 June-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt , accompanied by officials of the States Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Min Dhamma Hill in  Insein Township at 2.45 pm today.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed there by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen  Khin Maung Than, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone,Minister for  Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister
for Religious Affairs  U Aung Khin, the deputy ministers, the Vice-Mayor, heads of department and officials.

At the briefing hall, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung reported to the Secretary-l  on renovation of barges for conveying of the marble Buddha image from Yangon river to Min Dhamma Hill  and arrangements for the occasion.

Then, Minister for Rail Transport U Pan Aung also reported to the Secretary-l on the work to be done for  conveying of marble Buddha image from Gyogone raft jetty in Insein to Min Dhamma Hill, Deputy Minister for  Construction U Tint Swe and officials on construction of Gandakudi Taik and throne on which the marble  Buddha image will be kept, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and Deputy Minister U Pe Than on  arrangements for conveying of marble Buddha image from marble hill to
Yangon.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended to their needs. Afterwards, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected  arrangements for construction work of Gandakudi Taik and the throne on Min Dhammma Hill and left there.

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(4) Secretary-2 attends provisions donation by Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air)'s families and well-wishers  and merit sharing for Kyaikkasan Nunnery Pariyatti-Patipatti Sarthintaik in Thingangyun Township

YANGON, 25 June-A ceremony to donate provisions to Kyaikkasan Nunnery Pariyatti-Patipatti Sarthintaik in  Thingangyun Township, Yangon (East) District, by families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) was held at the  nunnery in conjunction with sharing of merits gained for newly built two-storey Ngwe Hse Pariyatti (Mekin)  building of the nunnery, this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council  Chief of Bureau. of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army)
Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff  (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party presented offertories to the Sayadaws.

Assistant Engineer U Hla Min of Public Works handed over documents related to the newly-built two-storey  Ngwe Hse Pariyatti (Mekin) building to well-wishers Agga Maha Thirithudhammatheingi Daw Hse (Ngwe  Hse Co) who had contributed K 5 million for the new building. Well-wishers Daw Hse presented the  documents to Padana Nayakagyi Daw Thukhawady of the Sarthintaik.

Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Chief of Staff (Air) Mai-Gen Myint Swe and Vice-Adjutant General  Brig-Gen Maung Nyo presented provisions donated by families of Tatmadaw (Army), Navy and Air) to Padana  Nayakagyi Daw Thukhawady.

Then, Assistant Engineer U Hla Min reported on the new reinforced building constructed at a cost of over K  15.3 million. Director Col Aung Thein of Directorate of Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Defence supplicated on  purposes of the donations.

Presiding Sayadaw of Yadanatheingi Sarthintaik Bhaddanta Sekeinda delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.

(5)  Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Nun Daw Thandawady honoured

YANGON, 25 June-A ceremony to honour Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja title recipient member of panel of  patrons of Administrative Committee for Thamiddawdaya Thukhitarama Nun Daw Nyanasari Myanaung  Nunnery Sarthintaik Chairperson of Township Nun Executive Committee Daw Thandawady took place at the  Sarthintaik on Kyundaw Street in Sangyoung Township at 1 pm toady, attended by Secretary-2 of the State  Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe.

Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Aungmyaybonsan  Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannindabhivamsa administered the Nine Precepts. Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and  wife Daw Khin Than Nwe presented offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa. The ministers and  officials presented alms to members of the Sangha.

Then, on behalf of the well-wishers, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, presented offertories to Nun Daw Thayawady. Daw Khin Sanda Myint from Myanma Radio and Television, read out the  biography of Nun Daw Thandawady. Then, Staff Officer of Yangon Division Religious Affairs Department U  San Thin Hlaing recited the Htuti Ghatha and vocalists Daw Tin Tin Mya and Daw Aye
Aye Aung sang the  Guna Puja. Tipitakadhara Dhamma Bandagarika Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed  by sharing of merits.

(6)  Appointment of Ambassador agreed on

YANGON, 25 June-The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Mr Mian  Yousuf Shah as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the  Union of Myanmar in succession to His Excellency Mr Amar Hafeez.

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(7)  Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone inspects warehouses of MAPT in Bago Division

YANGON, 25 June-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone accompanied by Managing Director U Min Hla  Aung of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and officials arrived at Alegone warehouses in Thayawady on  23 June morning While meeting with officials of Bago Division MAPI, he called for prevention of crops from  insects, prevention of fire and minimizing wastage.

Then, the minister and party inspected warehouses in Nattalin. Afterwards, the minister met with staff and  officials of MAPT in Pyay and urged them to perform their duties with goodwill. The minister proceeded to  Aunglan where he met with members of Union Solidarity and Development Association and staff of MAPT  separately.

(8) Seminar on central level public health care held

YANGON, 25 June-Seminar on central level public health care at of Department of Health was held at Health  Staff Training School in Dagon Township this morning.

Present were Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, the directors-general of departments under the ministry, the deputy directors general, rectors, medical superintendents, heads of health departments in States and Divisions, WHO Resident Representative Dr  Agostino Borra and officials. Next, WHO Resident Representative Dr Agostino Borra spoke. The guests  inspected exhibition projects. The first session of the seminar was presided over by Deputy
Minister Dr Mya  Oo and the second session by Deputy Director-General (Public Health and Disease of Health and Disease  Control)of Health Department Dr Soe Aung.

Resource persons submitted papers and participants took part in the discussions. The seminar continues  till 27 June.

(9) Minister attends coord meeting of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

YANGON, 25 June-The first four-monthly meeting of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement for  year 2000 was held at Thida Hall of Fire Services Department at 10 am today, attended by Minister for Social  Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa.

The minister said that all are to carry out the tasks to meet the target and the employees are to be expert in  the respective sectors and to have experience and succeed in achieving the target, the employees are to  attend the courses at home and abroad and take part in the seminars; only then will the set target be successfully carried out.

Then, the meeting continued according to the agenda and ended in the afternoon.

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(10)  Message from Chairman of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home Affairs Colonel Tin Hlaing on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic (26 June 2090)

Today is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic. Nations around the world will be observing this day with various functions. Throughout Myanmar, there will be celebrations to observe this  day.

 The problem of drugs is not confined to an individual, a race and a country; it is a global problem. It is a problem faced by the whole human race. Just as governments all over the world are laying down intervention  programmes to eradicate drug abuse, drug traffickers are also attempting to use sophisticated techniques in  the production and distribution of illicit drugs.

Drug abuse is prevalent among youths who are the future generations of people. If they abused drugs, their  future will be thwarted, they will not be able to function socially and economically as a responsible person,  and will Be a crippling burden to the State. Moreover they face the added risk of falling victim to the disease  AIDS and death from drug overdose.

The drug traffickers, who are responsible for these adverse consequences, commit heroin crimes through  their profit motives. Not only do they produce and distribute illicit drugs but coerce, threaten and even force  youths to resort to drug use. They thus swish themselves from the huge profit they derive from drug trade,  which they launder into white money. The collusion of corrupted public officials with these illicit drug  traffickers, for monetary gain is an act of betrayal to the State.

Therefore, this year the United Nations International Drug Control programme laid down a drug-related slogan "Facing Reality: Denial corruption and violence", urging to eradicate abused violence and corrupt  practice with truth. Students are urged to hold art and literature competitions on the theme.

Another theme " Sports against drugs" is laid down with the objective of keeping youths from drugs by  channelling their interests into wholesome activities through sports. In other words, sports promote a  cheerful heart and oppose narcotic drugs.

The Government of the Union of Myanmar laid down two strategies to eradicate narcotic drugs. They are:  (a) To designate drug eradication as a comprehensive national programme

(b) To carry out development of border areas and national  races and the total elimination of poppy cultivation. In implementing these strategies, concerted efforts have  been made between supply reduction, demand reduction and law enforcement.

A 15-year plan for the eradication of Narcotic Drugs has been drawn up and under implementation. Poppy'  cultivation has declined year after year as targeted and the rate of reduction of 30% is achieved in  accordance with the plan. Income-generating activities for former poppy farmers and construction of development infrastructures comprising roads, bridges, health, education and development plans have
been initiated. Monitoring is done; alternative and better plans are formulated and implemented for the benefit of national races residing in the border areas. The apparent progress achieved through the border  area development plan is self-evident.

Newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals are printed and distributed; handbooks for teachers for  use in schools are also printed. Drug education and information are televised and broadcast through Myanmar Radio and Television. The co-operation of Myanmar Anti-Narcotic Association (MANA) in this  endeavour is most gratifying. It is hoped that similar associations are formed throughout Myanmar
to work  jointly with the State in her crusade against narcotic drugs.

Vigorous law enforcement increases arresting, prosecuting and sentencing of drug traffickers yearly. Severe  penalties, including capital punishment are meted out to illicit drug traffickers in courts of law. Forfeiture of  assets gained illegally from the profits of drug trade is carried out and to date over 400 million Kyats have  been confiscated.

The collaborated efforts of the State and the national races to eradicate opium poppy cultivation enabled  Special Region (4) Mongla to become an Opium Free Region. Likewise, Special Region'(l) Koe Kant and  Special Region (2) Wa Region will be declared drug free in the near future.

The cooperation and assistance rendered by UNDCP, international organizations and the international community towards Myanmar's effort to eradicate narcotic drugs are highly appreciated.

It is the obligation of each and every person and I urge everybody to join hands and unite to totally eradicate  narcotic drugs, the menace to mankind, from the face of this earth.

(11) Over 534,000 voters of Yamethin  District unanimously sumbit petitions for dissolving pessimist NLD

YANGON, 25 June-Voters from five townships in Yamethin District, Mandalay Division, expressed no support  for pessimist National League for Democracy and petitioned for dissolving it at the rallies held at 27 venues  from 7 April to 10 May.

Over 33,868 people from 101 wards and village-tracts attended the rallies at the nine respective venues in  Tatkon Township. On behalf of attendance's, U Khin Maung Swe of Mathein Village expressed no support for  pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it. U Kyaw Tint of Thayettaw Village, on behalf of the local  people, presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party
Democracy Election  Sub-commission U Naing Naing Win.

On behalf of the voters, U Maung Myint expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Kyechaung Village.

On behalf of the local people, Daw Min Min Aye presented petitions signed by the people to member of  Township Multiparty Democracy Election Sub-commission U Sein Hla.

On behalf of the voters, U Tin Tun expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at  the rally in Ohnbin Village. On behalf of the local people, U Phone Zaw presented petitions signed by the  people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy Election Sub-commission U Myo Chit.

On behalf of the voters, U Khin Maung expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Kyathay-ai Village. Six representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by  the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub-commission U Win Tint.

On behalf of the voters, U Kyaw Hlaing expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Aungmye Yeiktha Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions  signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Subcommission U Myo Chit.

On behalf of the voters, U Aung Sein expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it  at the rally in Kyi-in Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by the  people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub- commission U Kyaw Maung.

On behalf of the voters, Daw Kyi Thein expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Bominyaung Ward. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed  by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub- commission U Myo Chit.

On behalf of the voters, U Soe Maung expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Lekyun Village. Four representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by  the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy- Election Sub- commission U Myint Aung. The  ceremonies ended with chanting of the slogan "Our Three Main National Causes".

Over 55,245 people from 258 wards and village tracts attended the rallies at the ten respective venues in Yamethin Township. On behalf of the voters, U Nyunt Than expressed no support for pessimist NLD and  petitioned for dissolving it at the rally in Katin Village. Seven representatives from respective villages  presented petitions signed  the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election
Sub-commission U Myo Myint Thein.

On behalf of the voters, U Than Shwe expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving  it at the rally in Shweda Thazi Village. Five representatives from respective villages presented petitions  signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Subcommission U Mya Sein.

On behalf of the voters, U Pauk Sa expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at  the rally in Tan-auk Village. On behalf of local people, U Kyaw Win presented petitions signed by the people  to member of Township Multiparty Democracy Election Sub-commission U Paw Oo. On behalf of the voters,  U Tin Aung Lat expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for
dissolving it at the rally in Myihla  Village. Five representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by the people to member of  Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub-commission U Myo Myint Thein.

On behalf of the voters, U Ko Lay expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at  the rally in Yingatkon Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by  the people to member of Township party Democracy Election Sub-commission U Paw Oo. On behalf of the  voters, U Soe Win expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at the rally in  Zeebyugon Village. Six representatives from respective villages presented
petitions signed by the people to  member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub-commission U Myo Myint Thein.

On behalf of the voters, U Thaung Shwe expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at the rally in Htanaunggon Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented  petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy Election Sub- commission U  Sein Ba.

On behalf of the voters, Daw Tin Tin Hla expressed no support for pessimist NLD- and petitioned for dissolving it at the rally in Alegon Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions  signed by the people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy Election Sub-commission U Myo Myint  Thein.

On behalf of the voters, U Aung Win expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it  at the rally in Bwet Village. Seven representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by the  people to member of Township Multiparty Democracy Election Sub-commission U Sein Ba .The ceremonies  ended with chanting of the slogan "Our Three Main National Causes".

On behalf of the voters, U Thawda Maw expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it at the rally in Pyawbwe Basic Education High School. Altogether 21 representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by the people to member of Township Multi-party Democracy  Election Sub-commission U Kyaw Nyunt.  The ceremonies ended with chanting of the slogan ' Our Three Main  National Causes".

There are 578,053 people who can vote in Yanethin District. The number of people who expressed no support  for NLD and signed petitions for dissolving it is 534,427 people or 92.45 per cent.

(12) 25 Mingin Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 25 June-Twenty-five members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Mingin Township, Sagaing Division.

Twenty-five 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 and the  party concerned on 14 September 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

WEATHER REPORT
TODAY

Forcast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 26th, June 200: One or two rains . Degree of certainty is 80%.
 

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