THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Friday, 4 August 2000)
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- General Maung Ave receives US Military Attache
- Secretary-1 meets Chairman of Export and Import and Import Bank of China
- Secretary-1 inspects preparations under way to welcome Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- Ambassadors and officials call on Ministers
- Religious tolerance recognized hallmark of Myanmar society People and government of Myanmar attach great importance to promoting harmony among religions in the country
- Appointment of Ambassador of Ghana agreed on
- Over 180,000 people pay homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image in Maubin People of Danubyu donate nearly K 3.1m for Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- People of Danubyu donate nearly K 3.1m for Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- Seminar on Bridge Designing and Construction Technology continues
- Thai Deputy Prime Minister arrives
- Trainees of international course on primary health care visit MMCWA
- Myanmar Soccer Team leaves for Malaysia
- 17 Taungdwingyi Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1)General Maung Ave receives US Military AttacheYANGON- 3August -Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye received .Military Attache of the US Embassy in Yangon Col John A Nash, who had completed tour of duty in Myanmar, and his successor Col Jack C Dibrell at Guest House of the Ministry of Defence at 8.30 am today.
Also present at the call wee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies Director of Defence Services Intelligence Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-2 Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander in Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than and Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min.
(2) Secretary-1 meets Chairman of Export and Import and Import Bank of China
YANGON, 3 Aug-Secretary- 1 of the Slate Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Chairman of Export and Import Bank of China Mr Yang Zilin and party at the Guest House of the Ministry of De fence at 4 pm today.
Also present together with Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Minister for Industry- I U Aung Thaung, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet, Ambassador of People's Republic of China Mr Lian Dong and officials.
(3) Secretary-1 inspects preparations under way to welcome Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
YANGON, 3 Aug- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Mindhamma Hillock in Insein Township at 5.30 pm today. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported to the Secretary-1 on waterway of Hline river, Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung on arrangements for conveying the image from the Gyogon jetty to the hill, Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe on construction of Gandakuditaik on the hillock and retaining wa11, Adviser to the State Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung on programmes for conveying the image.
Secretary-1 Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt attended to their needs. Secretary-1 Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt inspected preparations being made to welcome the image on the hillock. Then, Secretary-1 Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt gave instruction to officials and left there.
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(4) Ambassadors and officials call on Ministers
YANGON, 3 Aug-Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung met Chairman of European Asian Technology and Investment which is based in Malaysia Mr Uff Ottavio Quattrochi at his office this afternoon:
Present also at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun, Director-General of Directorate of Indus tries U Tin Hlaing, Director-General of Regional Industrial Coordination and Inspection Department U San Kyi, Managing Director of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries U Myint Oo and General Manager U Tin Maung Win and Head of Office U Myint Swe.
Minister receives foreign guests
YANGON, 3 Aug-Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein received Senior Co-ordinator of ASEAN Foot and Mouth Disease Control of OIE (Office International Des Epizooties) Dr Laurence Gleeson at his office at 1 pm, and General Manager of Petronas Co Mr Mohd Saleh Hashim and party at 2 pm today. Present also at the calls were Deputy Minister U Aung Thein, the directors-general, managing directors of the departments and enterprises under the ministry, the head of office and officials.
Minister for Health meets Australian cardiac specialists
YANGON, 3 Aug- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Professor of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Dr Anthony S Mclean and Cardiac Specialist Dr Craig Phillip Juergens of Nepean Hospital of Sydney, Australia, who called at his office this afternoon. Also present were Deputy Ministers for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo and Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and officials.
Minister for A&I meets Ambassadors
YANGON, 3 Aug- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin met Ambassador of Israel Mr Baruch Ram and Ambassador of the Philippines Mrs Phoebe A Gomez at his office on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road today separately. Also present at the calls were departmental heads and officials.
Minister receives officials of Petronas Mitco
YANGON, 3 Aug- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received General Manager of Petronas Co of Malaysia Mr Mohd Saleh Hashim and party at his office at 1 pm today. Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Directors-General U Nyunt Aye and Col Nay Win, Managing Director U Min Hla Aung and officials.
Minister meets Ambassador of the Philippines
YANGON, 3 Aug- Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe met Ambassador of the Philippines to Myanmar Mrs Phoebe A Gomez at his office this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Win Sein and departmental heads.
Minister meets Ambassadors
YANGON, 3 Aug- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt met Ambassador of the Philippines Mrs Phoebe A Gomez and Ambassador of Australia Mr Trevor Wilson at his office today separately. They cordially discussed development affairs of border areas and national races, eradication of drugs and cultivation of poppy substitute crops. Also present at the calls were Director-General of Department for Border Areas and National Races Col Than Swe and Director General of Education and Training Department Col Than Win.
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(5) Religious tolerance recognized hallmark of Myanmar society
People and government of Myanmar attach great importance to promoting harmony among religions in the country
YANGON, 3 Aug-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted the recommendation of US Commission on International Religious Freedom to continue to designate Myanmar as a "country of particular concern " in its Press Release issued today:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has learnt that the US Commission on International Religious Freedom in its letter dated 28 July 2000, recommends Myanmar should continue to be designated as a "country of particular concern" (CPC) under the United States International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. The US Commission's characterization of Myanmar as a land lacking in religious freedom is a misrepresentation of the highest degree and the Myanmar Government completely refutes the allegation.
Anyone who has lived and worked in Myanmar or visited the country even as a tourist will be able to attest to the harmony that exists among the diverse religious communities in the country. Even though nearly ninety per cent of the population are devout Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and others are free to practice their faith with-out let or hindrance. It is not uncommon to see pagodas, churches, mosques and temples coexisting peacefully side by side in cities and towns across the country. This striking situation so impressed the first United Nations Independent Expert on Human Rights to visit Myanmar that she was moved to place on record that in regard to religious tolerance, Myanmar may be regarded as a model society.
Religious tolerance is a recognized hallmark of Myanmar society. The people and government of Myanmar attach great importance to promoting harmony among religions in the country and are proud of their achievement. A Government Ministry solely devoted to religious affairs exists. It works closely Witl1 leaders of different religions and strives to ensure that harmony is maintained. Material and financial assistance is provided to religious groups without discrimination to help promote their work.
Religious tolerance is a reality in Myanmar. To allege otherwise, as the US Commission on International Religious Freedom does, is to turn a blind eye to reality.
(6) Appointment of Ambassador of Ghana agreed on
YANGON, 4 Aug- The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Mr Francis Adjei Danso as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana to the Union of Myanmar in succession to His Excellency Rear Admiral Thomas Kwesi Annan.
(7) Over 180,000 people pay homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image in Maubin
YANGON, 3 Aug - Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on board Thonlutaukpa Yadana Shwephaungdawgyi was conveyed to Maubin this morning. Before the conveyance of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image to Maubin, Member of the State Peace and Development Counci1 Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Leader of the Central Committee for Conveyance of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Secretary of the Central Committee Director- General of the Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin, Tactical Operations Commander of Southern Command Col Htain Lin, Tactical Operations Commander of South Command of Soe Win, member of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Police Col Than Tun and officials offered dawn "soon" to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha who recited Maha Pathan Desana nonstop on board Pyigyi Dagun3 at 5.00 am.
Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, senior military officers and officials sprinkled scented water on the Image. Next, Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image was conveyed from Danubyu to Maubin. Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, senior military officers, divisional departmental officials, district and township authorities, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Myanmar Police Force; Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Maternal and Child Welfare Association and Women's Affairs Committee. teachers, students, nurses, members of religious associations and the people paid obeisance to the Image. Well- wishers made donations towards the funds of the Image.
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(8)People of Danubyu donate nearly K 3.1m for Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni ImageYANGON, 3 Aug- Well-wishers today presented donations for Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image at the pandal near the jetty in Danubyu Township, where the image was kept for the night for Public obeisance.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kodinna administered the Nine Precepts. The Sayadaws recited Parittas Commander. Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party presented offertories to the Sayadaws. Chairman of Maubin District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Thein Hlaing presented K 423,765 donated by the public towards the funds of the Image to the Commander.
Public donations for the image during its overnight stay in Danubyu amounted to nearly K 3.1 million. The Commander handed over the donations to Brig-Gen Aung Thein. The congregation shared the merits gained.
The well-wishers also made donations yesterday. Officials presented certificates of honour to them. A large number of people from different places also came to pay obeisance to the Image. The people took part in cleansing the barge carrying the Image and made donations. Entertainment, programmes were also presented at the jetty.
(9) Seminar on Bridge Designing and Construction Technology continues
YANGON, 3 Aug -A Seminar on Bridge Designing and Construction Technology, jointly organized by Public Works under the Ministry of Construction and Japan International Cooperation Agency . (JICA), Infrastructure Development Institute-Japan (IDI) and Japan Association Steel Bridge Construction (JASBC), continued at the Head Office of Public Works on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning.
Present were Deputy Ministers for Construction U Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Brig-Gen Aung Hlaing, Director of Military Engineers Brig-Gen Win Aung Tint and senior military officers, Managing Director of Public Works U Nay Soe Naing, heads of department, officials, Japanese engineers, superintending engineers of bridge construction special projects and engineers.
Chief Engineer Dr Takayuki Nishido and Engineer Mr Soichiro Imai explained matters related to plans for construction of bridges with iron framework. Then, discussions followed. The seminar went into recess at noon and resumed at 1.00 pm. Japanese Engineer Mr Soichiro Imai and Chief Engineer Dr Takayuki Nishido gave practical exercises related to bridge designing. Those present did the exercises.
(10) Thai Deputy Prime Minister arrives
YANGON, 3 Aug- The Thai senior delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade of Thailand Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi arrived here by air this evening to attend the Second Meeting of Myanmar-Thai Trade Commission sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce. The delegation was welcomed at Yangon Intentional Airport by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Ambassador of Thailand Mr Pensak Chalarak and officials of the Ministry of Commerce.
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(11) Trainees of international course on primary health care visit MMCWA
YANGON, 3 Aug-Trainees attending international course on primary health care today studied functions of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association which has won the prize awarded by WHO for its brilliant primary health care activities. Chairperson of MMCWA Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe explained to the trainees from Myanmar, Indonesia, Bhutan and Nepal a detailed report on the association's functions. Central Executive Committee members of MMCWA replied to queries raised by the trainees. The trainees then visited the child development division and vocational training courses.
(12) Myanmar Selected Football Team leaves for Malaysia
YANGON 3 Aug- Minister for sport Brig- Gen Thura Aye Myint, accompanied by responsible officials arrived at Department Lounge of Yangon International Airport this morning and spoke words of encouragement to the players who are leaving for Malaysia to play friendly soccer matches there.
Myanmar Football Teams which comprises Director- General of Sports and Physical Education Department President of Myanmar Football Federation U Thaung Htaik as team leader, Lt- Col Tin Hla as assistant team leader, Administrative Officers U Aung Thein Nyunt, U Aye Maung and Mr David Booth as coaches, Lieutenant Nyan Myo Khaing as medical officers, Aung Aung Oo , Ko Ko Aung , Min Thu, Min Zaw Oo, Than Wai, Min Min Aung, Zaw Lin Tun, Soe Myint Min, Aung Kyaw Moe, Zaw Htaik , Maung Maung Gyi, Than Toe Aung Myo Hlaing Win , Nay Thu Hlaing Aung Khaing , Min Thwin , Kyaw Myo Han and Kyaw Min left for Kuala Lumpur at 8 am today. The team will play against Malaysia Selected Team on & and 9 August.
Myanmar bead Hong Kong 8-0
YANGON 3 Aug- Myanmar youth teams beat its counterpart from Hong Kong eight-nil at the second soccer friendly match at Youth Sports Training Center in Thuwunna this evening. Managing Director of Kanbawza Bank Limited U Zaw Win Naing presented k 300,000 to the winning teams.
(13) 17 Taungdwingyi Township NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 3 Aug-Seventeen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Division. Seventeen members of Taungdwingyi Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Taungdwingyi Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 11 May 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 4th, August 2000: One or two
rains or rainshowers. Degree of certainty is 70%
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