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Thursday,  5 October 2000
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  1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior  General Than Shwe sends message of sympathy to Bangladesh
  2. Secretary-1 inspects all-round development, agriculture  projects, schools, preservation of cultural heritage
  3. Secretary-1 meets local authorities, departmental  personnel in Magway
  4. Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Winthuzar Sale  Centre in Magway
  5. Ambassador U Tin Soe accredited to Republic of Belarus
  6. Minister inspects Jute Baling & Grading Factory in  Wakhema Township
  7. Int'l White Cane Day observance committee invite donations
  8. Caffeine carriers, buyers, sellers warned
  9. News in Brief
  10. 12 members of Ngaputaw Township NLD resign of own accord
(1)  State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends  message of sympathy to Bangladesh

YANGON, 4 Oct-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development  Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of sympathy to Her Excellency, Mrs Sheikh  Hasina, Prime Minister of the peoples Republic of Bangladesh on the loss of lives and property  as a result of recent devastating floods in north western part of Bangladesh.


(2) Agricultural plans make good progress with some states, divisions getting surplus crops

YANGON, 4 Oct - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt on  tour of Upper Myanmar inspected development projects and work for preservation of cultural  heritage in ancient town Bagan-NyaungU yesterday and today.

Secretary-1 and party arrived at the Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) Project site in Magway yesterday  morning. The Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) will link Magway on the eastern side with Htaukshabin  Village in Minbu Township on the western side. The bridge to be 8,989 feet long with 28- foot-wide  motorway and with six-foot-wide pedestrian lane on each side is being built with pre-stressed  concrete piers and iron-beamed main structure.

 The Secretary-1 inspected work to build the approach road on Magway bank and piers for the  main bridge structure. In the briefing hall, he heard reports on the salient points about the project  and progress of work presented by Project Director U Han Zaw of Public Works. Brig-Gen Thein  Zaw also reported on the plan to build a road bypassing the town to be used after completion of  the bridge so that the main road would not be jammed.

 The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Yinmabin in  Monywa District, Sagaing Division. Director of the Water Resources Utilization Department U  Kyaw Win briefed the Secretary-1 on the water supply from the over-flowing tube-wells in  Ywathaya and nearby places, and future plans.

Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win and  Lt-Col Than Nyunt also reported on the salient points about  Monywa District, land utilization, rainfall, cultivation of project crops for 2000-2001, crops in the  99-Pond Project region, and South and North Yamar Dam affected area and  implementation of agriculture and construction projects.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the purpose of his tour was to inspect the implementation of  tasks concerning the overflowing tube- wells in Yinmabin Township. He noted the tasks  undertaken by the government are adequate enough for the South Yamar and North Yamar  Dams, tube-wells and availability of water for agricultural purposes. The entire way through  Magway, Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions is green with successful crop fields, he said and  expressed belief that  agriculture production will exceed the target.

The Secretary-1 stressed the need for Yinmabin Township, which has sufficient stock of rice,  should extend cultivation of various beans and edible oil crops, that will save hard currency to  spend on import of edible oil, and enable construction of factories, mills, road and bridges more.  If farmers can strive according to the officials' close supervision while the government is providing  all-round support, the agriculture sector will earn much hard currency, he said.

Divisional, district and township officials have to be innovative, industrious and thrifty, he said and  called on all to prevent loss and wastage in production and provide effective supervision in tasks.

The Secretary-1 and party went to the Reservoir A-6 in Yinmabin and inspected the condition of  the Tube Well-3, water storage at the reservoir and water supply.  Yinmabin BEHS 1

The Secretary-1 and party next proceeded to Yinmabin Basic Education High School No 1. They  inspected the computer unit. The Headmistress presented a report on the salient points about  the school, computer- aided teaching and efforts for opening multimedia teaching centres, joined  in by Minister for Education U Than Aung who spoke on action plans for promotion of the  education standard.

Speaking in his capacity as the Chairman of Myanmar Education  Committee, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said success is being achieved far more than  expected in the programmes for promotion of the education standard implemented with the  leadership of the government and  cooperation of the people. In accord with the special four-year plan to modernize the education  system, much hard currency is being spent on modern teaching aids for schools, and as a result,  Myanmar's education standard will reach the top in Southeast Asian level, he said.  Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the school laboratory.

PAKOKKU

They proceeded from Yinmabin to Pakokku where they were welcomed by divisional and district  level authorities, departmental personnel and their families. They inspected Kok-kohla river-water  pumping project of the Water Resources Utilization Department of the Ministry of  Agriculture and Irrigation in the township.

Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung briefed them on the project for  cultivation of cotton and sesame in the designated special zones. The Deputy Director-General of  the WRUD and Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein  Zaw also reported on Kokkohla water-pumping project, water supply, cultivation of crops,  designation of sugarcane, sesamum and cotton zones and plans to cultivate cold season crops,  summer paddy and sesame.

BAGAN NYAUNG-U

The Secretary-1 and party next proceeded to Bagan where they were welcomed by divisional,  district and township authorities, departmental personnel and members of the Union Solidarity  and Development  Association. In the evening, they paid obeisance to the Buddha Image in the prayer hall of  Shwezigon Pagoda. The Secretary-1 offered cash to the pagoda. They stopped for the night at the  Bagan Guest House.

BAGAN TOUR

This morning, the Secretary-1 and party visited Dhammarajaka Pagoda, that was built by ancient  king Narapati Sithu and at the West Phwa Saw Village in Bagan. At the village, the Secretary-1 left  instructions on the work for livelihood of the villagers, improving the living  standard, and agriculture plan.

On arrival at Hsinphyushin Kyaungtaik, that was built by ancient king Thihathu, near Minnanthu  Village.. Minister U Win Sein reported to the Secretary-1 on progress of work in preservation of  ancient stupas with ancient architectural and cultural works retained, and renovation of the  religious buildings in the compound of the Kyaungtaik. The  Secretary-1 gave instructions and inspected work to renovate the buildings. The Secretary-1 and  party then inspected restoration of the Pagoda No 820.

The Ministry of Culture is making efforts with added momentum in restoring the ancient pagodas  in Bagan to their original style; and wellwishers are contributing cash towards the project. At the  Bagan Archaeological Museum, the Secretary-1 and party inspected ancient mural paintings, the  scale-model of the palace of King Kyansittha and the palace wall of King Pyinbya and architectural  designs of the ancient Bagan pagodas.

This morning, the Secretary-1 met national hoteliers and tourism entrepreneurs at Bagan Hotel.  Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin reported to the Secretary-1 on local and  foreign investments of the tourism industry, present situation of the industry, the number of  arrivals, plans to promote the industry and matters relating to cultural tourism and eco-tourism.

The Secretary-1 said Visit Myanmar Year was launched in 1996 with a view to promoting the  industry in Myanmar; since then the government has laid emphasize on the industry's progress  as it will benefit all the masses and classes of the people. Myanmar possesses ancient  cultural heritage and natural beauties. Bagan region alone is an excellent tourist destination.  Thus, tourism has a good opportunity to develop in Myanmar. Due to the disturbances of the  internal destructive group and its colonialist masters, the industry did not develop well. At present,  the four South-East Asian nations including Myanmar are coordinating to launch the Thuwunna  Bommi Expedition; and soon tourists will enter Myanmar under the programme. As there are the  Road to Mandalay and reverie cruise programmes, more tourists will visit Bagan region. At  present, the Mandalay International Airport is serving as another gateway to Myanmar, ensuring  convenient transport to visitors to Mandalay and Bagan. Hoteliers should work for the long-term  benefit of the entire tourism industry and uplifting of national prestige and integrity, safeguarding  the national culture and national dignity in harmony with the progress of their business rather than  paying  attention only to self interest.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the afternoon. Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein  inspected medical treatment and maintenance of health equipment at the People's Hospitals in  Yinmabin and Pakokku. Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan also inspected the  functions at the division office of the Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading.


(3) Nation enjoying food, clothing and shelter sufficiency due to government and people's  harmonious efforts

YANGON, 4 Oct - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt met  members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils and departmental  personnel at the town hall in Magway on 2 October.

 Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported to  the Secretary-1 on agricultural extension plan of the division, situation of fallow and vacant lands,  the area of fallow and vacant lands granted to national entrepreneurs, progress in  agriculture and land reclamation tasks, storage capacity of dams in the division, crop cultivation  plans of the division, estimated yield of crops and transport and development endeavours.

 Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said more success has been achieved than expected  in implementing the State's objectives for the national economic progress. As Magway Division  was designated "the oil bowl" of the nation, regional officials should strive for ensuring cooking oil  sufficiency in the nation.

 If there is oil sufficiency in the nation, the foreign currency spent in importing edible oil can be  used for national development tasks. Thus, regional officials should strive to extend cooking oil  production.

 Agricultural produce such as rice and beans and pulses are the nation's main products; fishery  products, oil and gas and gems are also earning foreign currency. Extension of the paddy yield  will lead to export more surplus rice. Though Myanmar is not an industrialized nation, the  development in import substitute industry will help develop the  national economy. The State has developed many infrastructure in the division with an aim of  promoting the regional economy. Irrigation facilities as well as large bridges have been built in  the region. Construction of irrigation facilities has led to agricultural  development in Magway Division; and the bridges on Ayeyawady River will help promote trade and  transport between the east and west banks.

 The divisional level authorities should render assistance for early completion of such major  projects in the division. The state is making arrangements for the year-by-year progress of the  health and education of the division; and the people should understand the government's  goodwill. In this situation, internal destructive elements under the domination of neo-colonialists  are launching anti-government  activities. The group with the help of some big neo-colonialist  countries is attempting to destabilize the nation. The group in  collusion with some of the neo-colonialist countries tried to disparage the nation's reputation at  the time the millennium world leaders conference and UN General Assembly were being held.

The government will never accept such perpetration to destroy national peace, stability and  development; and action will be taken as  necessary. Efforts will be made with added momentum in implementing nation-building tasks for  the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Due to the harmonious efforts of the  government and the people, the nation is enjoying sufficiency in food, clothing and shelter  conditions. More success will be achieved owing to the  cooperative endeavours of the government and the people. As there are many tourist attractive  places in the division, the industry can help develop the regional and national economy. Local  authorities at  different levels should strive to extend cultivation of edible crops, beans and pulses and cotton.

(4)  Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Winthuzar Sale Centre in Magway

YANGON, 4 Oct- The opening ceremony of Winthuzar Sale Centre (Magway) of Myanma  Pharmaceutical Industries of the Ministry of Industry-1 was held at the corner of the Bogyoke  Street and Pyidawtha Street in Magway yesterday morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State  Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. First, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt pressed  the button to unveil the signboard of the sale centre.

Then, Managing Director of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries U Myint Oo and l Lt-Col Zaw Thein  formally opened the Winthuzar Sale Centre. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected  the sale centre.

The opening ceremony of Winthuzar Sale Centre continued afterwards. Managing Director U Myint  Oo explained facts about Winthuzar Sale Centre (Magway).  Lt-Col Zaw Thein and Secretary of  Magway District Union Solidarity and Development Association U Tin Aung spoke words of  thanks.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the Ministry of Industry-1 has  opened the Winthuzar Sale Centres to sell daily consumer goods for the people at reasonable  prices in keeping with the guidance of the Head of State Senior General Than Shwe. The  government has striven to ensure stability of the State while taking measures to make progress in  agriculture and trade sectors for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation, he
said.

The State is spending a large amount of money for the construction of bridges and roads; the  Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) in Magway is now under construction and the Anawrahta Bridge  (Chauk) in Chauk will be  completed soon, he said. Moreover, the government is making greater efforts for progress of  education, health and social sectors in the country, he said. He urged all officials to maintain the  sale centre with the cooperation of the people. Then, Managing Director U Myint Oo presented K  30,000 to Magway Division Maternal and Child Welfare Association and K 30,000 to Magway  District USDA.

(5) Ambassador U Tin Soe accredited to Republic of Belarus

YANGON, 5 Oct-The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of  Myanmar has appointed U Tin Soe, Ambassador  Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Russian Federation, concurrently  as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of  Belarus.

(6) Minister inspects Jute Baling & Grading Factory in Wakhema Township

YANGON, 4 Oct-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied by officials,  arrived at the Jute Baling & Grading Factory of Myanma Jute Enterprise in Wakhema Township,  Ayeyawady Division, and inspected the process of bailing and grading and machines being used  at the factory.

Then, the minister met with the factory staff and urged them to strive for economic development  through production of quality goods, to minimise loss and wastage, to boost the production, to  become good staff who are serving the interests of the State, and to make efforts with goodwill for  the development of factory.

The minister and party then inspected paddy fields in Wakhema Township and proceeded to  Myaungmya where they met with industrialists of Myaungmya Industrial Zone. Chairman of  Myaung-mya District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Aye reported on production of  farm machines by Myaungmya Industrial Zone, and their respective tasks and requirements to the  minister who gave necessary instructions. In the afternoon, the minister and party met with  teachers of Myaungmya Agriculture Institute and discussed matters concerning courses being  opened at the institute and urged the trainees to try their best to become good agriculturists.  Afterwards, the minister inspected  Myaungmya Jute Mill and gave instructions to officials. At the briefing hall, the minister met with  officials and the factory manager reported on production work.

(7) Int'l White Cane Day observance committee invite donations

YANGON,, 4 Oct - A meeting to discuss holding of the Mayor's Trophy 9th Walking Race of the  Blind to mark the International White Cane Day was held at the City Hall of the Yangon City  Development Committee today. There will be altogether 443 participants of the blind schools in  Yangon and Forward School for the Blind in Meiktila to the race on 15 October. At the meeting the  work committee for organizing the race, officials of the schools discussed plans. Wellwishers  presented cash totalling K 744,750, soft drinks and other requirements for the  participants. Those wishing to present donations can contact the Township Development  Committee Executive Officers, and the Yangon City Development Committee, or call 282330,  284910 and 252104.

(8)  Caffeine carriers, buyers, sellers warned

YANGON, 4 Oct - A meeting to discuss effective law enforcement and taking effective legal action  against those carrying, buying and selling caffeine, which has been proclaimed a narcotic drug or  a precursor chemical used in making psychotropic substances, was held at the Myanmar Police  Force Headquarters today. It was attended by  Chairman of the Central Work Supervisory Committee of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse  Control Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig- Gen Thura Myint Maung, Secretary of CCDAC Police  Maj-General Soe Win of Myanmar Police Force, Director-General at the Supreme Court U Tin Aye  and departmental officials. In his address Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung dealt with taking of  effective legal action against the carriers, buyers and sellers of caffeine, which has been  proclaimed an illegal drug or a chemical used in making psychotropic substances, by the Ministry  of Health under Notification No- 3/2000. A general round of discussions followed.

Drug traffickers get punishments

YANGON, 4 Oct-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Myitkyina  special anti-drug squad, acting on information, searched Ma Nyunt Yee and Ma Win Win Khaing at  the street in front of water supply station in Seikmu Village, Phakant Township, and arrested them  together with 2.116 kilos of raw opium on 2 July. The Phakant Police Station filed Ma Nyunt Yee,  38, daughter of U Tun Shwe of Ward 1, Seikmu Village and Ma Win Win Khaing, 49, daughter of U  Chit Maung of Ward 4 of the same village under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Law. The Myitkyina District Court handed down three years' imprisonment under section 15 and  twelve years' imprisonment under section 19 (A) on Ma Nyunt Yee to serve separately and twelve  years' imprisonment under section 19 (A) on Ma Win Win Khaing on 21 August 2000.

(9) News in Brief

YCDC member leaves for SRV

YANGON, 4 Oct-A delegation led by member of Yangon City Development Committee Col Thaung  Wai left here for Socialist Republic of Vietnam by air this morning to attend 990th Anniversary of  Establishing Hanoi. The delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Vice-  Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Secretary Col Myint Aung, and officials. The  delegation comprises Deputy Head of Revenue Department Major Hsan Lwin and Head of  Division Capt Aung Hsan Myaing.

Golden Triangle Friendship Trade Fair-2000 to be held

Yangon, 4 Oct-Under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and with the permission of Shan  State (East) Peace and Development Council, the Golden Triangle Friendship Trade Fair-2000 of  Myanmar, Thailand, China and Laos sponsored by Regina International Co Ltd, of Thailand, will  be held at Regina Shan Yoma Department Store in Tachilek from 27 October to 5 November.

The preliminary meeting for holding the trade fair was held at the department store on 1 October.  Secretary of Supervisory Committee for holding the trade fair Chairman of Tachilek District Peace  and  Development Council Lt-Col Thet Naing Win and members of the committee, Deputy Director of  Directorate of Trade of the Ministry of Commerce U Aye Kyu, and officials from Ministry of  Cooperatives, Myanma Timber Enterprise of Ministry of Forestry, Union of Myanmar Federation of  Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar Economic Holding Ltd which will take part in the  trade fair, and Chairman Ms Luxana and Adviser U Maung Win (Tachilek) of Regina International  Co Ltd and officials attended the meeting. They inspected the preparations made for the Trade  Fair at the department store and discussed the matters related to allotting the shops, importing  and inspection of the goods. Over 150 showrooms will display the quality goods form Myanmar,  Thailand, China and Laos with the aim of promoting friendship among the countries.

Mayor inspects Pale Myothit Poultry Farm

YANGON, 4 Oct - Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay and officials  inspected Pale Myothit and Htaukkyant Poultry Farms being undertaken by YCDC in Mingaladon  Township this afternoon. Mayor U Ko Lay arrived at the Pale Myothit Poultry Farm and he was  welcomed by Joint Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win and officials. Head of Production Work Group of  YCDC Maj Tin Pe, Deputy Head of Production Work Group Maj Tin Tun Win and officials  conducted the mayor round the farm. Deputy Head Maj Tin Tun Win reported to the mayor on  completion on construction of 10 poultry farms for CP Brown 30,000 chickens in Pale Myothit,  15,000 each fowls to be bred in November and in  December.  Mayor U Ko Lay inspected Pale Myothit Poultry Farm of YCDC breed in November and  in December. Then, Mayor U Ko Lay and officials inspected the poultry farm in Htaukkyant and  gave instructions.

 483 gem merchants view Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium

YANGON, 4 Oct-A total of 483 gem merchants' 253 from 104 companies of 11 foreign countries  and 230 from 87 local companies' have already arrived at Mid-Year Myanmar Gems Emporium  held at Myanma Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road. On the second day, the gem merchants  continued to view the gems on display at the Emporium from 9 am to 5 PM today. More gem  merchants will arrive here on 15 October and view the gems.

Minister attends Seminar on Polyfelt Geosynthetics Application in Civil Engineering

YANGON, 4 Oct-Under the cooperations of Public Works of the Ministry of Construction, Polyfelt L  and M Manufacturing Asia Sdn Bhd, and  Agricultural and Industrial Development Co Ltd in Myanmar, the Seminar on Polyfelt  Geosynthetics Application in Civil Engineering was held at the meeting hall of Public Works (Head  Office) on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning.

It was attended by Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister at the Prime Minister's  Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Deputy Minister for Construction  Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and  Development Affairs Brig-Gen Than Tun, Deputy Minister for  Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, the directors-general and managing directors of departments and  Public Works, departmental heads, Regional Technical Manager of Polyfelt L and M  Manufacturing Asia Sdn Bhd Dr Loke Kean Hooi, Asia Regional Sales Manager Mr Sonsal  Piyaboon and officials, and guests. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Dr Loke Kean Hooi delivered  speeches. Next, Dr Loke Kean Hooi explained the use of geosynthetics in civil engineering  services with audio visual aids. Afterwards, queries raised by those present were responded. The  seminar came to an end with the concluding remarks by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein in  the evening.

(10) 12 members of Ngaputaw Township NLD resign of own accord

YANGON, 4 Oct-Twelve members resigned of their own accord from the National League for  Democracy of Ngaputaw Township, Ayeyawady Division. Twelve members of Ngaputaw  Township NLD, Ayeyawady Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of  resignation to Ngaputaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and  the party concerned on 5 August 1999 as they no longer wished to  participate in party politics of NLD.
 

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