THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Friday,   30  June  2000)

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  1. Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council  Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt addressed the opening of Central Body  Meeting of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association
  2. Central Body Meeting of MWJA commences
  3. WHO-Country Office in Myanmar issues Press statement on  World Health Report
  4. Minister meets foreign visitors
  5. Donations to Fund Raising  Subcommittee for Conveying  Kyauktawgyi Image
  6. Minister for Culture visits China
  7. Increasing number of hospitals, traditional medicine clinics  opened throughout nation for benefit of people News briefing  on development of health held
  8. Cash donated for construction of religious buildings in Nepal
  9. Departmental meeting on agreement of Kunming Initiative held.
  10. Myanmar-Laos boxing friendly continues
  11. Drug possessors get 5 and 7 years
  12. Voters of Budalin Township constituencies 1, 2 petition for dissolving pessimist NLD
  13. 38 Pale Township NLD members resign of own accord
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(1) Myanmar literature has cultivated the mind of Myanmar people Literati urged to create works of high quality benefiting present nation's political, economic and administration systems

YANGON, 29 June-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt  addressed the opening of Central Body Meeting of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association  (MWJA) in Pyidaungsu Hall at Kyaikkasan Grounds this morning.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, officials of the State  Peace and Development Council Office, Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) and CEC  members, delegates to the meeting, members of the respective committees to hold the meeting, members of social associations, guests and observers.

The Secretary- 1 said  Myanmar writers and journalists are the persons who have given light to the  people with the correct outlook and benefited them throughout the successive eras. Writers and  journalists took the lead in the anti-colonialist struggle and national independence movement through media and with physical ability.

Literati are the ones who have inherited the national cultural heritage of the significant and famous  persons well-versed in Myanmar classics and literature; literati are also the persons who disseminate  knowledge to the people. The Secretary-l then spoke of the presentation of literary awards and rendering of various assistance to the literati for emergence of the new generation littered and  upgrading of the standard of Myanmar literature.

He said that specially, literati should collectively and actively take part in the tasks to uplift national  dignity, strengthen national solidarity and perpetuate independence and sovereignty. Thus, MWJA  was organized in mobilizing all the literati into a united national force.

(2) Central Body Meeting of MWJA commences

YANGON, 29 June-The Second Central Body Meeting of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association  took place at Pyidaungsu Hall, Kyaikkasan Ground, this morning.

The meeting was held with six objectives for all of the literary and media world under the leadership of  Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association to participate unitedly and actively in works for literary
development; to strive synchronously for development of art, technology and quality of literature and media; to organize and strive, cooperating and participating hand in hand with the Tatmadaw and the  people  at the time of building a modern developed nation; to strive incessantly for uplift of national pride and prestige and for inception, growth and development of patriotism and Union Spirit; to strive to  promote national heritage of Myanmar literature while making it more accessible to the peoples of
nations and to strive for development of human resources by means of literature and media while enabling every literate person to enjoy the benefits of literature.

Present at the meeting were Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Chairman of  Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) and members of the central  committee, delegates of the central body meeting and observers of Writers and Journalists Association.

Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) chaired the meeting with Joint Secretary- 4 of the Central  Executive Committee of MWJA IT Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe).

The master of ceremonies read out-the agenda of the  meeting and declared the meeting valid as 148  delegates out of 174 attended the meeting. Before the meeting began, cash donations and annual fees
were presented for the association.

Members of CEC Pakokku U Ohn Pe, Daw Yin Yin (Saw Mon Nyin), Daw Khin Sein Hlaing (Yuwady  Khin Sein Hlaing) and U Tin Hlaing (Ledwintha Saw Chit) accepted the donations. Chairman U Hla
Myaing (Ko Hsaung) made an opening speech.

Member of the Central Executive Committee U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) submitted a paper on the  building of the nation and the duty of writers and journalists. Treasurer U Saw Myint submitted the
financial report of the CEC, and leader of the auditing committee U Maung Win (Maung Win Saypay),  the report of the committee. Then, the first programme of the meeting came to an end at 11 am. The  meeting will continue at 8 am tomorrow.

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(3)  WHO-Country Office in Myanmar issues Press statement on World Health Report

YANGON, 29 June-The World Health Organization-Country Office in Myanmar today issued a Press  statement on the World Health Report. The following is the full text of the Press statement:

The issuing of a World Health Report is not a new event. The World Health Organization has been  preparing yearly the World Health Report since 1995. The Reports cover different themes on health  development issues. The current report, "Health Systems: Improving Performance", uses various parameters to assess the health systems performance of Member countries.

We are deeply concerned at the way that the countries have been ranked and aware of the fact that the  publication of the report has caused considerable distress among health workers and policy makers in
Myanmar. We have shared this concern with our South East Asia Regional Office in New Delhi and our  Headquarters in Geneva.

Together (Country, Regional and Headquarters level) we are now considering the meticulous comments  made by the Ministry of Health of Myanmar and our Regional Office has formed a Working Group and
initiated a critical review of the report regarding methodology and data used in the report.

The Regional Director, Dr Uton Muchtar Rafei is according the highest priority to this issue. A high- level task force meeting, comprising senior health officials from the 10 member countries of the Region,  is being organized for 27 and 28 July in the Regional Office. The Task Force will suggest amendments and refinements to help make future reports a useful tool for health planners and decision-makers. The  main objective will be to ensure that the report uses data that are reliable, valid and also that the
methodology applied is objective.

We think that the World Health Report 2000 should be further refined to make it a really useful tool for  health planners and decision-makers. We look forward to our continued collaboration and support to  Myanmar's health development efforts.

(4) Minister meets foreign visitors

YANGON, 29 June-Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Chairman Mr Upakit  Pachariyangkun of, Myanmar Allure Group Co Ltd which is building a five star Resort Hotel in Tachilek
with only its capital and Former Minister and President Dr Poosana Premanoch of Institute of Social and  Economic Policy at his office this afternoon.

A1so present at the call were Managing Director U Kyi Tun of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services  and officials and Managing Agent Dr Tun Min Lalt of Myanmar Allure Group Co Ltd.

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(5)  Donations to Fund Raising  Subcommittee for Conveying  Kyauktawgyi Image

YANGON, 29 June-The first ceremony to donate cash to Fund Raising Subcommittee for Conveying  Kyauktawgyi Image was held at the Meeting Hall No 4 of City Hall of Yangon City Development
Committee at 2 pm today.

Also present on the occasion were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Chairman of YCDC  Mayor U Ko Lay, Chairman of Fund Raising Subcommittee for Conveying Kyauktawgyi Image (Yangon)
Vice-Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and members, members of YCDC, heads of  departments, chairmen of Township Peace and Development Councils officials of General  Administrative Department, donors and invited guests. The Fund Raising Subcommittee will hold cash donation ceremonies on 12 and 26 July and those wishing to make donations may contact Phone No  665621, 660470 and 661275 of Religious Affairs and 251417, 281330 and 282534 of Budget and Account Department of YCDC.

(6) Minister for Culture visits China

YANGON, 29 June-Minister for Culture U Win Sein, accompanied by Director General of Department of  Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe and Director-General of Department of Archaeology U Nyunt Han,
left here for the People's Republic of China by air on 21 June at the invitation of Minister for Culture of  PRC Mr Sun Jiazheen. The minister and party arrived at Beijing airport at 4.45 pm on 21 June.

The Myanmar delegation was welcomed by officials of Ministry of Culture of PRC. The minister and  party visited the national library in Beijing at 11 am on 22 June. Then, Minister U Win Sein and party met
Minister for Culture Mr Sun Jiazheen at the Ministry of Culture. They discussed cultural matters and cultural exchange programmes. Then, Minister U Win Sein and party attended the lunch hosted by
Minister for Culture of PRC Mr Sun Jiazheen. They also attended the dinner hosted by member of State  Councillor of PRC Mr Ismail Ahead. Minister U Win Sein and party inspected the Shane Ian museum on
25 June and the archaeology museum on 26 June. The minister and party left Shane Ian airport and arrived at Kunming airport at 10.45 am on 27 June. The minister and party visited International Flower  Exhibition in Kunming. Minister U Win Sein and delegation arrived back here on 28 June.

(7)  Increasing number of hospitals, traditional medicine clinics opened throughout nation for benefit of  people News briefing on development of health held

YANGON, 29 June -A news briefing on development of health in Myanmar was held in the meeting hall  of Medical Research Department (Lower Myanmar) on Ziwaka Road in Dagon Township this afternoon.

It was attended by Director by General of Myanma Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay,  Managing Director of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha, Director(News) of NPE U Hla Tun,  Adviser to the Minister for Information U Kyaw Min, Chief Editor of the Myanma Alin U Kyi Nyunt, Chief Editor of the Kyemon U Ye Tint, Chief Editor of Myanma News Agency (Internal) U Zaw Min  Thein, Deputy Chief Editor of the New Light of Myanmar U Maung Maung Aye, editors of the dailies, departmental officials, Patron of Myanmar Foreign  Correspondents Club U Sein Win, President U Sao Kai Hpa and correspondents, local and foreign journalists and guests.

Deputy Director of Health Planning Department Dr Khin Maung Lwin acted as master of ceremonies.  Secretary of National Health Committee Director General of Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe said
that it is found that the WHO, in the World Health Report 2000, ranks Myanmar  near bottom of the list; a study of the report shows that without any knowledge of the State, assessment was made on the data which are different from the pertinent data issued by the State.

With regard to this, the Ministry of Health has issued a press release and refuted the assessment.

Myanmar with great tradition, since time immemorial,  has stood as a country which has used Myanma  traditional medicine and had its own health care system; since days of yore, there have been medical
treatises and famous physicians. The press conference ended at 3.45 pm. Journalists studied the documents and book on the achievements of the health sector.

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(8) Cash donated for construction of religious buildings in Nepal

YANGON, 29 June-The 53rd cash donation ceremony for construction of religious buildings in Nepal  was held at Thiri Mingla Kaba Aye Hill at 3 pm today.

Present were Vice-Chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaia Maha Rattha   Gura Bhaddanta Pannindabhivamsa and members of the Sangha,. Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, directors-general of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and Religious Affairs Department, officials and well-wishers. Sayadaw administered the five precepts. Officials  presented offertories and robes to members of the Sangha. 37 well-wishers presented K 821,322 to the minister and officials who accepted the donation and presented certificates to the well-wishers.

(9) Departmental meeting on agreement of Kunming Initiative held.

YANGON, 29 June-Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan attended a meeting on  agreement of the Kunming Initiative signed by the Union of Myanmar, People's Republic of China, the  Republic of India and People's Republic of Bangladesh, held at meeting hall 1 of Ministry of Commerce on Strand Road this morning. The Deputy Minister for Commerce gave a speech on the occasion.

Afterwards, officials from the respective ministries took part in the discussions, and the deputy minister  gave conclusion remarks.

(10) Myanmar-Laos boxing friendly continues

YANGON 29 June-Under the programme to promote mutual cooperation and friendly relations in sports  sector between Myanmar and Laos, the Myanmar-Laos boxing friendly was held at National Indoor
Stadium 1 in Thuwunna this afternoon.

Present were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,  Vice-Chairmen of MOC Vice Adjutant-General Brig Gen Maung Nyo and Director of Defence Services Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, President of National Sports Committee of Laos and  National Olympic Committee of Laos Dr Phouthong Seng Akhom and party, the Military Attache of
Laos to the Myanmar and officials, Secretary of MOC Director-General of Sports and Physical Education  Department Col Thaung Htaik and officials, Chairman of Myanmar Boxing Federation President- of
Myanmar Industries Association 'J Win Myit and executives, guests and enthusiasts.

Before the matches, famous vocalists entertained the audience, and three demonstration matches were  held. Then, Vice-President of Laos Amateur Boxing Federation Mr Khiene Phomma expressed gratitude.
President of LABF Mr Udomsak Udomthong Kasem and the Vice-President of LABF, President of MBF  U Win Myint and Secretary U Ohn Myint exchanged souvenirs.

Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, Col Thaung Htaik U Win  Myint presented prizes to the winners. Chairman of MOC Brig Gen Thura Aye Myint hosted diner in
honour of the players and officials of both countries at the Mya yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at 7 pm.

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(11)  Drug possessors get 5 and 7 years

YANGON, 29 June-Member of South Okkalapa Township Police Force, acting on information, searched  one suspect Moe Naing, 33, son of U Sein Hlaing, No 221, 7th Street, Thakayta Township, at the corner
of Thanthuma Road and Pinya 10th Street, Ward 5 in the township on 21 February 2000.

The authorities arrested him together with 0.0005 kilo of heroin.

On 25 April 2000, He was sentenced by South Okkalapa Township Court to five years' imprisonment  under Section 15 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law and seven years' imprisonment
under Section 16 (C) of the law to serve separately.

Similarly, member of Muse Township Police Force arrested Sai San Myat, son of U Lauksu, No Ma/4 1,  Kaungnaung Ward, Muse Township together with 0.00001 kilo of heroin on 11 January 1999.

On 10 February 1999, He was sentenced by Muse Township Court to five years' imprisonment under  Section 16 (C) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

(12) Voters of Budalin Township constituencies 1, 2 petition for dissolving pessimist NLD
 
YANGON, 29 June The 86,698 voters from Budalin Township constituencies I and 2, Sagaing Division,  expressed no support for pessimist National League for Democracy and petitioned for dissolving it at rallies in eight venues on 15 May.

A total of 7,864 people from 10 village-tracts attended the rally in Basic Education High School at  Maungtaung Village.

On behalf of attendance's, U Bo Htay expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for  dissolving it. U Myint, on behalf of local people, presented petitions signed by the people to member of  Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Hla Oo.

A total of 8,037 people from four village-tracts rallied in Thakhutta Village.

On behalf of attendance's, U Zaw Win expressed no sup port for pessimist NLD and petitioned for  dissolving it. U Ko Naing, on behalf of local people presented petitions signed by the people to member
of Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission U Mya Hlaing. Similar ceremonies were held in Ngapeyin village, Hnawbingyi Village, sports ground in the Township, Yonlayyon Village,
Myopaw Village and Nyaungkansu Village in Budalin Township.

A total of 33,044 people from respective villages attended the ceremonies. Representatives from  respective villages expressed no support for pessimist NLD and petitioned for dissolving it.
Representatives from respective villages presented petitions signed by the people to members of  Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission.

The ceremonies ended with chanting of the slogan Our Three Main National Causes. There are 87,944  people, who can vote in Budalin Township constituencies I and 2. The number of people, who
expressed no support for NLD and signed the petitions for dissolving it, was 86,698 people or 98.58 per  cent.

(13) 38 Pale Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 29 June-Thirty-eight members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Pale  Township, Sagaing Division.

Thirty-eight members of Pale Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by  sending letters of resignation to Pale Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 2 February 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party  politics of NLD.

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WEATHER REPORT
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Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 30th, June 2000: One or two rains or rain showers. Degree of certainty is 100%


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