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- Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance for emergence of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Muni Buddha Image in splendour and magnificence
- Senior General Than Shwe inspects No 2 Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge Project
- Youth leaders of Japan and ASEAN countries call on Secretary-1
- Secretary-1 views Mahothada Drama Competition
- News in Brief
- Senior officers, delegates and officials who attended Senior Officers' Meeting of AMMY tour Yangon
- 28th Meeting of ASEAN Working Group on Industrial Co-operation opens
- South-East Asian Youth members visit National Museum, Shwedagon Pagoda
- Seminar on " SAEAN and Globalization Integrating New ASEAN Members into Asia Pacific" concludes
- Sayadaw Ashin Nanissara arrives back from foreign countries
- Trafficking Phensedyl landed woman in jail
- National Convention Convening Commission meets
(1) Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance for emergence of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Muni Buddha Image in splendour and magnificenceYANGON, 1 Nov - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe today inspected the work for emergence of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image in splendour and magnificence for public obeisance and all-round construction projects on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township. Accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Senior General Than Shwe arrived at Mindhamma Hill this morning.
He was welcomed there by Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin, Lt-Gen Tin Tun and Lt-Gen Tin Hla, ministers, members of the Central Committee for All-round Construction on Mindhamma Hill, departmental heads, eminent sculptors and artists, members of the Board of Trustees and other officials.
At the briefing hall, the Secretary-1 reported to the Senior General on the salient points about the image. He said stone sculptor U Taw Taw found the huge marble to be carved into Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image at the marble hill in Madaya Township, Mandalay Division, in 1998. The discoverer, he said, dug the marble out the whole year in 1999 in order to know its full size and dimension, and finally found it to be deserving to donate to the government.
U Taw Taw and family submitted the plan to the Secretary-1, who again reported to Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, and the guidance was given on conveying the marble image and placing it in Yangon for public obeisance. After the inspection of the marble to be conveyed to Yangon in keeping with the Senior General's guidance, it was found that the marble is clean and flawless. Tasks were assigned to the Minister for Rail Transportation and the Minister for Transport for conveying the marble image to Yangon and to the Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council the Commander of Central Command for providing close supervision. Eminent Artist U Thaung Han and Eminent Sculptor U Aung Thwin painted and carved respective replicas, and U Taw Taw started carving the rough image out of the marble. Afterwards, arrangements were made to convey the marble image on 2,600-ton capacity barge along the Ayeyawady River when the water level reached its highest.
The conveyance programmes started from the foot of the marble hill in Madaya Township on 10 July 2000, and the barge stopped at 12 towns along the river for public obeisance; devotees thronged to the banks all along the way and made generous cash donations. The golden barge carrying the image was moored at the Gyogon jetty on 5 August 2000, and the image was conveyed on a specially-made decorated wagon from the jetty to the foot of Mindhamma Hill on 9 and 10 August; then, the image was conveyed from the foot of the hill to the top and had been placed successfully on the Yadana Throne on 28 August; later, works were also carried out to place the image on the throne properly.
For emergence of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image in splendour and magnificence for public reverence, other works such as construction of Gandhakuti Kyaungtaw and all-round construction of Mindhamma Hill have been carried out with the suggestions of the Ovadacariya Sayadaws since the formation of the Nayaka Committee, the Construction Central Committee and various work committees. U Taw Taw and family are working for carving the image in grandeur and Artist U Thaung Han and Sculptor U Aung Thwin are also helping them in the work. The Ministry of Military Affairs supplied steel beams for construction of Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw, and arrangements are under way to build two stairways to the hilltop; the Ministry of Forestry is undertaking the task of greening the entire 27 acres of the hill. The tasks are to continue with the cash donations amounting to over K 265 million in keeping with the Senior General's guidance.
In giving guidance on the work, Senior General Than Shwe spoke of the need to carve out the image patiently to be almost the same as the chosen and approved replica and it is more important to do the job than meeting the deadline for completion of the carving work. For the mura of the image to be splendid and magnificent, coordinations must be made with the eminent artists and sculptors for the grand appearance of marble purity of the mura, and plans have to be made for durability. In building the Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw, stucco works need to be firm and delicate to be able to leave it to the future generations to study the art of decorative stucco works of the present age and to make it durable and stand the weather. Regarding the greening work, the Senior General emphasized the need to grow pleasant and shady trees and Bo trees. He said all construction works for the stone carving, Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw and stairways have to be carried out for their durability and splendour.
Afterwards, the Senior General closely revered the replica painting and image of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image. He then inspected the work for emergence of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image in splendour and magnificence, delicate stucco structures to be fixed at the Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw, construction of Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw and retaining walls, and all-round construction works.
(2) Senior General Than Shwe inspects No 2 Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge Project
YANGON, 1 Nov-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe this morning inspected No 2 Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge Construction Project linking Dagon Myothit (Seikkan Township) in Yangon East District with Thanlyin Township in Yangon South District and gave necessary guidance.
Senior General Than Shwe, accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin, arrived at the site of No 2 Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge Construction Project where they were welcomed by Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Deputy Ministers U Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Managing Director of Public Works U Nay Soe Naing and officials.
At the briefing hall, Senior General Than Shwe heard reports on the project and construction work in progress by Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Deputy Chief Engineer (Bridges) of Public Works U Khin Maung Aye.
Senior General Than Shwe said the reinforced concrete bridge is to be built with concrete flooring. Myanmar engineers have gained experiences on building of various bridges and construction of piers should begin from both banks simultaneously in order to prevent bank erosion, he added. He spoke of the need to draft the town plan of Dagon Seikkan Township and to designate width of the roads in conformity with the structures which will emerge in the future. Then Senior General Than Shwe viewed the scale model of No 2 Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge, inspected the site and gave guidance.
(3) Youth leaders of Japan and ASEAN countries call on Secretary-1
YANGON, 1 Nov- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt met the Administrator of the 27th Shipping Programme of South-East Asian Youth Mr Komagata Kenichi from Youth Affairs Administration and Cooperation Agency of Japanese Prime Minister's Office and youth delegation leaders from ASEAN countries at the Guest House of the Ministry of Defence at 3 p.m. today.
Also present together with Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt were Secretary-General of Union Solidarity and Development Association U Than Aung,member of the Secretariat U Ko Lay,Central Executive Committee member of USDA U Than Shwe, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung,Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr Shigeru Tsumori, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet, youth delegation leader of Japan Mr Hiroaki Komine and ASEAN youth delegation leaders Mr Mohd Nor Md Shid of Malaysia,Ms Farida Dalle of Indonesia,Mr Chinathorn of Thailand,Mr Chek Lim of Cambodia, Mr Nguyen Dai Phuong of Vietnam, Mr Ignacio C Serrano of the Philippines, Mr Mohd Zulkifli Kassim of Singapore, Mr Onma Rassavong of Lao PDR and U Khin Maung Yi of Myanmar. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party posed for souvenir photo together with youth leaders of Japan and ASEAN countries.
(4)Secretary-1 views Mahothada Drama Competition
YANGON, 1 Nov-The Mahothada Drama Competition of the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions took place at the National Theatre on Myomakyaung Street at 7 p.m. today, attended by Patron of Organizing Committee for the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Bago Division Mahothada drama troupe took part in the competition. Present also were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Leading Committee for the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of the panel of patrons, ministers, deputy ministers, members of the leading committee, the work committee and sub-committee and the people. At 7 p.m. tomorrow, Ayeyawady Division Saddanhsinmin drama troupe will take part in the competition.
Eighth Myanma Additional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continues
YANGON, 1 Nov-The Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the seventh day at the respective venues today.
The singing competition continued at the National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township, the dance competition at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street, the song composing competition at the Kanbawza Theatre on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and the music competition at the National Theatre and Padomma Theatre in Sangyoung Township. Present were Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Panel of Patrons Chairman of the Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, member of Panel of Patrons Chairman of the Leading Committee, representatives who at tended Senior Officials Meeting of the Third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth, teachers and students of No 3 Basic Education High School in Dagon Township and people.
At the National Museum, 11 persons of the States and Divisions took part in the basic education level (15-20 age group) girls' Maha Gita contest and 13 ladies in the professional level (women's) old/ modern song contest.
Altogether 16 girls took part in the basic education level (5-10 age group) girls' old/ modern song contest.
Chairman of Board of Judges Daw Tin Tin Mya and party supervised the singing competition. On 2 November, the professional level (men's) religious song contest and the amateur level (women's) old and modern song contest will be held. At the National Theatre, nine persons took part in the professional level (men's) dance competition arid 16 girls in the basic education level (10-15- age group) girls' event.
Chairman of Board of Judges U Sein Aung Min and party supervised the dance competition. On 2 November, the amateur level- marionette competition will be held at the National Theatre. At Kanbawza Theatre, competitors of States and Divisions took part in the practising of song composing in the amateur level events.
Chairman of the Board of Judges Bogale Tint Aung and party supervised their practise. On 2 November, contestants of the professional level will practice the song composed at the- Kanbawza Theatre.
Contestants took part in the professional level (men's) xylophone competition at the Kanbawza Theatre.
Nineteen and six women participated in the professional level (men's) and the amateur (women's) xylophone competitions. Thirteen competitors participated in the basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' xylophone competitions. Leader of the Board of Judges U Yi Nwe and party supervised the competitions.
On 2 November, the amateur level (men's), the high level (women's. and men's) xylophone competitions will be held at Kabawza Theatre. Six teams from States and Divisions took part in the higher education level (men's) Ozi contest.
Six teams participated in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' Ozi contests. Chairman of the Board of Judges Gitalulin U Ko Ko and party supervised the competition. On 2 November, the professional level and basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' Ozi contests will be held.
Road and bridge construction projects in Yangon, Mandalay and Magway Divisions reviewedYANGON, 1 Nov - A meeting was held to coordinate road and bridge construction projects in Yangon, Mandalay and Magway Divisions this afternoon at the Head Office of Public Works, with an address by Chairman of Central Supervisory Committee to Ensure Secure and Smooth Transport Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-2 said better transport is a basic requirement for national progress. The region-wise transport is gaining development due to building of new roads and bridges and maintaining and upgrading the existing ones in the entire nation. There road and bridge projects which are being implemented by the PW. It is required to build Shweli River Bridge (NgaO) on Thabeikkyin-Tagaung-NgaO-Shwegu-Bhamo Road in time; all should render assistance to systematically extend the Mandalay-Mogok Road which is being undertaken by Mandalay Division.
A road serving as a gateway to Ngazun in Mandalay Division is required to be built. Rural development roads will be built in Htantabin, Taikkyi and Kyauktan townships in Yangon Division. Renovation of Thayet-Mindon Road and Aunglan-Thanbula Road is required at present; road and bridge projects should be implemented in accord with the financial allotment and distribution of heavy equipment.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun explained road and bridge projects being implemented in the respective regions of the nation. Chief engineers and officials of PW reported to the meeting on implementing of road and bridge projects including Shweli River Bridge (NgaO), Mandalay-Thabeikkyin-Tagaung-Bhamo Road, Mogok-Thabeikkyin Road and Yebawthaung-Minhlawa- Tawlati-Ywatha Road projects. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than briefed the meeting on matters relating to road and bridge construction projects in Yangon Division. Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin reported to the meeting on rural roads which are being built under the regional development programme. Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win reported on provision of cement to the road and bridge projects and Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi on provision of fuel and tar. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Secretary-2.
Construction of Hanthawady International Airport coordinatedYANGON, 1 NOV- The coordination meeting No 1/ 2000 of Leading Committee for construction of Hanthawady International Airport, Work Committee and Supervisory Committee was held at the Ministry of Transport on Merchant Street this afternoon.
Present were Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Deputy Minister for Energy U Tin Tun, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin, departmental officials, committee members of work committee and supervisory committee.
Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe made a speech on the occasion. Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung also spoke on the occasion. Then, deputy ministers and officials took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe.
Myanmar delegation leaves for India on goodwill visit
YANGON, 1 Nov - Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing today left here by air for India to pay a goodwill visit. They were seen off at the airport by Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Ambassador of India to Myanmar Mr Shyam Saran, departmental heads of Myanmar Police Force and other departments under the ministry and their families. Members of the delegation were Director-General of General Administration Department U Aung Thein, Head of Department of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Police Col Kham Aung.
Myanmar Delegation leaves for JapanYANGON, 1 Nov - A 15 member delegation led by Secretary of Myanmar Women Entrepreneur's Association Daw Nu Nu Yi left here by air on 30 October evening to attend Japan Domestic Trade Fair to be held in Tokyo, Japan on 3 and 4 November.
Deputy Director- General of Development Bank of Japan calls on UMFCCI officials
YANGON, 1 Nov-Deputy Director- General Mr Ryu Fukui of Development Bank called on Vice- President of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Aung , officials and CEC members at UMFCCI building on Merchant Street Yesterday afternoon.
(6) Senior officers, delegates and officials who attended Senior Officers' Meeting of AMMY tour Yangon
YANGON, 1 Nov-The senior officers, delegates and officials of ASEAN Secretariat who attended the Meeting of Senior Officers of Third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth , accompanied by Director-General of Social Welfare Department U Sit Myaing and officials, made a tour of Yangon today.
They first visited the Shwedagon Pagoda this morning and were welcomed there by members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and officials. They viewed the Thayawadymin Bell and had a souvenir photo taken on the platform of the Pagoda.
Then, they proceeded to No 1 Basic Education High School in Dagon Township and were welcomed there by Director-General of No 1 Basic Education Department U Tin Nyo, Principal U Kyaw Kyaw and officials.
They visited the students learning in the domestic room, painting room, computer application media-lab, language lab 1, computer practising room, language lab 2 and multimedia lab. The paintings drawn by the students were presented to the leaders of the visiting groups. Afterwards, they went to the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township and watched dancing competition of the Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. They also visited National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township and viewed the singing competition of Eighth MTCPAC.
The visitors later arrived at Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College (Yangon) in Hlaine Township where they were welcomed by Director-General of Education and Training Department of Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Than Win and officials, and were conducted round the college. They then posed for a souvenir photo there. They also visited Sports Plus Education Training School of Sports and Physical Education Institute of the Ministry of Sports where they were welcomed by Director-General of SPEI U Thaung Htaik, Principal U Kyaw Soe, officials and trainees. The senior officers, delegates and officials were then conducted multimedia teaching rooms audio visual teaching lab, computer application room, science lab, library, painting and domestic room and sports room by officials. The skill demonstrations were presented to them.
(7) 28th Meeting of ASEAN Working Group on Industrial Co-operation opens
YANGON, 1 Nov - Opening ceremony of the 28th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Industrial Co-operation, hosted by Myanmar for the first time, took place at Traders Hotel here this morning. Present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt.-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, ambassadors of ASEAN nations in Yangon, senior industrial officials of the respective ministries, representatives of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, representatives of ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), guests and other officials. Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win delivered an address.
He said. It is a pleasure for me to speak on this occasion. Although Myanmar has joined ASEAN since 1997, it is the first WGIC meeting to be held in our country. Though you will be here for only a few days, it is our hope that you will be able to have an insight of our country, a country rich in beauty and culture, a country that is peaceful and economically vibrant, with people full of zest and full of confidence for the future. With the adoption of the market economy, the Government is promoting and enhancing its industries and manufacturing sectors, both public and private. In order to give greater impetus to the industrialization process with greater emphasis on the private sector development, the Myanmar Industrial Development Committee (MIDC) was formed, by the State Law and Order Restoration Council. The objectives of MIDC are development of industries with agriculture as the base, enhancement of quantity and quality of industrial products, increased production of new types of machinery and equipment, production of machinery and equipment for industrial use, and creation of suitable conditions for changing over to an industrialized state. Since its formation, MIDC has been actively taking steps for private industrial development by establishing industrial zones, holding industrial exhibitions, seminars and workshops, and setting up the Myanmar Industrial Development Bank for granting industrial loans to private enterprises.
In order to mitigate the problem facing lack of infrastructure facilities for private industries, 18 areas have been designated as industrial zones all over the country. You will see the Hline-thayar Industrial zone, one of the eighteen industrial zones. During the meeting, I wish all participants to discuss ways and means of extending the AICO Scheme so that our entrepreneurs should have a chance to participate. May I conclude my speech with once again extending to you a happy stay and a fruitful meeting. Director-General of Directorate of Industries U Tin Hlaing gave a speech. He said. It is indeed a great honour for me to have this opportunity to deliver this address at the opening of this 28th WGIC meeting. Although Myanmar has joined ASEAN since 1997, it is the first time, a WGIC meeting has been held in our country. As has been agreed the meeting is scheduled. On the last day of the meeting a visit to one of our Industrial Zones, viz, Hline-tharyar is on the agenda. On the visit you will have a chance to observe the development of some light industries set up by the private sector. There are also many public industrial enterprises, but due to time limitations, we miss a chance to give you acquaintances with these factories. These private and public industrial enterprises are mentioned because we on our part are very interested in participation in the AICO scheme. The AICO as of today seems to be well invested with the original six of the ASEAN countries, the remaining are still on a threshold to be with the AICO.
We look forward to have ways and means of extending these AICO scheme to CLMV countries. Myanmar as you see a very peaceful and tranquil country, while you are here I hope you will be able to enjoy the natural beauty. Finally I wish you all to have a fruitful, interesting and enlightening discussion, and once again a warm and cordial welcome. Representatives to the meeting then discussed means to pave a way for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to take part in the industrial co-operation programmes and the member nations to participate in the programmes to cooperate with private industrialists. The meeting continues on 2 November. Director-General U Tin Hlaing hosted dinner in honour of the delegates to the meeting at Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel.
(8) South-East Asian Youth members visit National Museum, Shwedagon Pagoda
YANGON, 1 Nov-Altogether 363 members including administrator and youth members of the 27th Shipping Programme of South-East Asian Youth sponsored by Youth Affairs Administration and Cooperation Agency of Japanese Prime Minister's Office arrived at No 3 Bo Aung Kyaw wharf of Myanma Port Authority this morning by mv Nippon Maru. Administrator Mr Komagata Kenichi and youth members of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippine, Japan, Singapore, Lao PDR and Myanmar were welcomed by Secretary General of Union Solidarity and Development Association, member of Secretariat U Ko Lay and Central Executive Committee members, officials of USDA (Central), Yangon Division and Townships USDAs, students of Basic Education Schools and Sports and Physical Education Institute.
Member of Secretariat of USDA U Ko Lay extended greetings to the youth delegation members at Yangon City Hall. U Ko Lay presented a commemorative pennant and gifts to administrator Mr Komagata Kenichi and youth leaders. Mr Komagata Kenichi spoke words of thanks. The youth delegation members proceeded to the National Museum on Pyay Road and were welcomed by Director Daw Nu Mra Zan and officials who conducted them round the museum. Then, they visited Shwedagon Pagoda. Administrator Mr Ko-magata Kenichi and youth leaders of ASEAN countries hosted dinner in honour of youth members at No 3 Bo Aung Kyaw wharf.
(9) Seminar on " SAEAN and Globalization Integrating New ASEAN Members into Asia Pacific"concludes
YANGON, 1 Nov-The Seminar on " SAEAN and Globalization Integrating New ASEAN Members into Asia Pacific" jointly sponsored by Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies, ASEAN Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Japan Centre for International Exchange (JCIE) and Office of Strategic Studies continued for the second day at Tatmadaw Guest House at 9 am today. In the seminar, Mr Jusuf Wanandi of Centre for Strategic and International Studies of Indonesia and Dr Tadashi Yamamoto of Japan Centre for International Exchange (JCIE) acted as Chairmen. Professor Hank Lim of Institute of International Affairs of Singapore, Dr Chea Vandeth of Institute for Cooperation and Peace of Cambodia and Director-General U Aye Lwin of Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented papers on " Integrating New ASEAN Members into Asia Pacific". The seminar ended with concluding remarks by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win. The participants proceeded to Bago and visited ancient pagodas and reconstructed Kambawzathadi Palace of King Bayintnaung where they were briefed by Dr Khin Maung Nyunt. They also visited Shwethalayaung Pagoda.
(10) Sayadaw Ashin Nanissara arrives back from foreign countries
YANGON, 1 Nov-Ovadacariya Honourary Professor of Thidagu World Buddhist University on Sagaing Hill and International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja Maha Dhammakathika Bahujanahi-tadhara Ashin Nanissara arrived back here this morning, after carrying out missionary work in USA, Canada, Malaysia, Jamaica and European countries. The Sayadaw was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Director-General Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, Pro-Rector (Admin) of ITBMU Dr Hla Pe, Professor U Maung Maung Lay, officials and lay disciples.
(11) Trafficking Phensedyl landed woman in jail
YANGON, 1 Nov-The Gangaw District Court punished a woman for trafficking Phensedyl, giving her imprisonment on 11 August this year.
A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and MPF, acting on information, at Yaymyetni Village, Gangaw Township, at 1.30 p.m. on 13 December 1998, searched a truck (Hsa/ 8289) and arrested Ma Hla Htay together with 282 bottles of Phensedyl weighing 28.2 litres concealed in a maize-bag. The Kalay Township Police Station filed Ma Hla Htay, 37, daughter of U Sein Aung, Taungse Village, Kalay Township, under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
The Gangaw District Court heard the case and sentenced her to 25 years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
(12) National Convention Convening Commission meets
YANGON, 1 Nov-National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC Office at 2 p.m. today. It was attended by Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and commission members. Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin made a speech on the occasion. Then, National Convention Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters relating to the National Convention, followed by a general round of discussions. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.
16 Myittha NLD members resign of own accordYANGON, 1 Nov-Sixteen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Myittha Township, Mandalay Division. Sixteen members of Myittha Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myittha Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 19 July 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 2nd November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 60%
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