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- Certificates of honour presented to doyen artistes, members of board of judges
- Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and Pacific continues
- News in Brief
- Mindhamma Hill teeming with monks, devotees
- Cash donated to Kyauktan Township School Health Care Project, Township MCWA
- Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award meets
- Minister inspects repair of vessels at Dalla Shipyard
- Observance of World AIDS Day coordinated
- Three get 21 years each for smuggling narcotics
- Pale Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Certificates of honour presented to doyen artistes, members of board of judgesYangon, 15 Nov-A ceremony to present certificates of honour to artistes and members of the board of judges who rendered assistance to the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions and host dinner in their honour was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street this evening, attended by Patron of Leading Committee for Organizing the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present were member of the Panel of Patrons Chairman of Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, Vice-Chairman of Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members, members of Work Committee and Sub-Committees, members of central board of judges, members of board of judges from States and Divisions, managers and guests.
In his speech, the Secretary-1 thanked the doyen artistes, literary and history scholars, and members of the panel of judges for successfully holding the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. The performing arts competitions, he said, have become successful year after year due to the doyen artistes' leadership and handing down of their talented skill to the new generation youths, the new generation's willingness to learn performing arts and efforts to gain the whole-hearted support by the audiences who cherish Myanma traditional cultural performing arts.
Thus, the doyen artistes, literary and history scholars, and members of the panel of judges were duly honoured. Today, sciences and technologies have been developing with immeasurable momentum, and some big countries who have the advantages in economy and technologies are trying in various ways to dominate their power over the developing countries politically, economically and socially.
For those who do not have vigilance, infiltration of culture seems to be an entrance freely open, without any hindrance, he said. In many countries, efforts for preservation of own culture are becoming lax, and it can be found internationally that alien cultures have infiltrated the youths, eclipsing almost all national cultural traits and that people are now seriously trying to preserve and promote own cultures. Myanmar can be proud among the world's nations as one that places preservation and promotion of own culture in the fore of the tasks.
The Secretary-1 quoted Senior General Than Shwe as saying in his address to the Annual General Meeting of the Union Solidarity and Development Association for the Year 2000 that though Myanmar is still a developing country considering it economically, it has a high prestige in preserving and vitalizing national identity and prestige.
He also spoke of efforts for uplift of cultural heritage such as preservation and renovation of religious edifices, building of new ones, and vitalization of 10 kinds of Myanma traditional arts. He attributed the success in these tasks to the cooperation of the entire nation, and cooperation between the government and people in cultural, religious, educational and health sectors. Organizing traditional cultural performing arts competitions at the national level is one of the most vital tasks in preservation and safeguarding of national culture.
The Secretary-1 called for efforts to keep Myanma national cultural traits alive among today's youths and to train them to value, preserve and promote
national culture. Infiltration of alien culture could be prevented to a certain extent, and at the same time, all have to work with seriousness for uplift of national culture, to organize the entire nation to join in these tasks, to increase the number of youths who inherit the cultural heritage, to make the high cultural standard more prominent, to preserve and professionalize classical music, Buddha Jataka stories and plays, and to know the true historical trend of Myanma culture.The doyen artistes' undertaking of duties and their performance in safeguarding and promoting national culture are vital for flourishing of genuine cultural traits and handing down good legacy of professionalism in performing arts.
The Secretary-1 urged all doyen artistes to bequeath their professional skills to new generations and organize future performing arts competitions with cultural and national essence. The Secretary-1 presented certificates of honour to old doyen artistes, members of central board of judges, members of board of judges of the Performing Arts Competitions (Central) and old contestants in the music competition.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for music competition and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Minister for Culture U Win Sein presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for dance competition and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for Mahothada Drama competition, members of board of judges from states and divisions, members of board of judges (central) for marionette competition and members of board of judges from states and divisions.
Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges for composing competition and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges for harp competition, members of board of judges (central) for piano competition and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for xylophone and oboe competitions and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Minister for Education U Than Aung presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for violin, Saing (solo and group) competitions and members of board of judges from states and divisions. Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt presented certificates of honour to members of board of judges (central) for Ozi and Dobat competitions and members of work committees from states and divisions, managers of state and division troupes. Member of board of judges from Ayeyawady Division U Moe Kyaw Tun spoke words of thanks.
First prize winners then entertained the guests. A farewell song composed by Gitalulin U Ko Ko for the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions was sung. Dinner was hosted in honour of doyen artistes and members of board of judges.
(2) Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and Pacific continues
Yangon, 15 Nov - The second day session of the 24th Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and the Pacific, co-sponsored by United Nations Drug Control Programme and Myanmar, continued at the Hotel Equatorial today. Present at the meeting were officials of UNDCP and INTERPOL, delegates of ASEAN, those of South Pacific Island Countries Association and heads of delegations of Australia, Azerbaijan, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
The Meeting Chairman the leader of Myanmar delegation Secretary of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control of Myanmar Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win gave a speech. Drug Control Officer of UNDCP Mr Lan Munro explained the agenda of the second day meeting. Joint Secretary of CCDAC Police Col Kham Aung reported to the meeting on Myanmar's national anti-narcotic drug activities with audio-visual aids.
He also answered to queries raised by the participants. Heads of the delegates to the 24th Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and the Pacific held group-wise discussions on illicit trafficking of heroin, consumption rate, effectiveness of anti-drug strategic electronic systems, control of stimulant pills and trafficking of drugs along the sea lanes. The meeting continues on 16 November.
Minister receives Thai visitors
Yangon, 15 Nov-Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin received Managing Director of Udom Telecom Co Ltd Mr Udom Koonmongkon and Marking Manager Mr Bryan W James and party of Thailand at his office this morning. They discussed matters related to communication. Also present at the call were Managing Director of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications U Maung Maung Tin and officials.
Minister meets Russian Ambassador
Yangon, 15 Nov-Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung met Ambassador of Russian Federation Mr Gleb A Ivashentsov at his office at 1 p.m. today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Director-General of Myanma Radio and TV U Khin Maung Htay, Managing Director of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha, Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise Col Myint Thein, Adviser to the Minister U Kyaw Min and Head of Office Captain Soe Aung.
Minister meets Thai visitors
Yangon, 15 Nov-Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin met Chairman of Myanmar-China Huanyu-thama (Group) Co Ltd Mr Zhao Ji Dong and party at his office this morning. They discussed matters related to communication. Also present at the call were officials of the ministry.
Deputy Minister for Commerce meets foreign guestsYangon, 15 Nov-Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan met Managing Director Mr Guy De Montule of Louis Dreyfus Trading Ltd, Switzerland and party at his office at 10 am today. They cordially discussed mutual interest on trade, investment and commerce between the two countries. Also present at the call were Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung, Deputy Director-General of Border Trade Department U Thein Lwin and officials.
Deputy Minister for F & R receives Japanese guests
Yangon, 15 Nov - Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun received Deputy Director-General Mr Yoshihi Ueda of the Ministry of Finance International Bureau of Japan and party at his office this morning. They cordially discussed bilateral matters. Also present at the call was Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung.
UMFCCI President meets foreign visitors
Yangon, 15 Nov- Manager of Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd of Malaysia Mr Steven Lim and party called on President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint and Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win and Joint-General-Secretary U Pyone Maung Maung at the office of UMFCCI at 1 p.m. today. Similarly, Sales Engineers of Lohia Starlinger Limited of India Mr Dhirendra Sharma met Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win at the office of UMFCCI at 2 p.m. today.
(4) Mindhamma Hill teeming with monks, devotees
Yangon, 15 Nov- Members of the Sangha and Buddhist devotees crowded Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township today, where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image is kept for public obeisance. Engineers and physical and intellectual workers of special construction group-2 of Public Works were carrying out construction work of Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi, northern and southern stairways and the retaining walls of Mindhamma Hill. Sculptors led by U Taw Taw are carving the Image. Myanmar designers U Ohn Tin and party are also doing decoration work. Wut associations recited religious verses from 7 am to 10 p.m. Bookshops of the Religious Affairs Department, News and Periodicals Enterprise and Sarpay Beikman were selling books on religion, knowledge and literature. Donations to the fund of the Image amounted to over K 97 million.
Bagan ancient pagodas No 1071 and 293 consecrated
Yangon, 15 Nov-A ceremony to consecrate Bagan ancient pagodas No 1071 and 293 was held at the Mingalar Mandat near the pagoda No 1071 on 12 November morning. The pagodas were renovated with K 1,744,250 donated by the managing director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and staff families, under the patronage of Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan. Member of Central Working Committee of the Sangha Gukyaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Jagara and members of the Sangha consecrated the pagoda No 1071. Then, Padana Nayaka Sayadaw of Thabbyinnyu Kyaungtaik U Naninda invested the congregation with the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Managing Director U Min Hla Aung and wife and staff families presented provisions to members of the Sangha. Later, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Jagara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
(5) Cash donated to Kyauktan Township School Health Care Project, Township MCWA
Yangon, 15 Nov-A ceremony to present cash and kind donated by Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) of Japan to Kyauktan Township School Health Care Project and Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held at Shwehmawwun Hall of the township this afternoon, attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister Professor Dr Mya Oo, Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Patron of Supervisory Committee of Yangon Division MCWA Dr Daw Malar Tint, directors-general and deputy directors-general of departments under the ministry, Yangon Division Health Officer Dr Khin Maung Win, Chairman of Yangon Division (South) District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Sein and officials.
Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein made an opening address. Then, Chairperson of WFWP Ms Tetsuko Kuboki explained the purpose of the donation and presented US$ 11,700 for the School Health Care Project to the minister who presented a certificate of honour to her. Then, Ms Tetsuko Kuboki also presented K 250,000 for Township MCWA to Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe who presented a certificate of honour to her. The chairperson of WFWP and officials presented stipends to 16 students who won scholarship awards. Later, the minister and party and members of WFWP had a souvenir photo taken.
(6) Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award meets
Yangon, 15 Nov-The Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award held its Meeting 1/2000 at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Information on Bo Aung Gyaw Street at 10 am today.
It was attended by Chairman of the Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein and members and wellwisher Pakokku U Ohn Pe. Secretary of the Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award Director (News) of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Hla Tun acted as master of ceremonies. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein called on committee members to report work done sector-wise, progress of scrutiny of manuscripts and financial situation as the prize-presentation ceremony of Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award was drawing near.
Then, Chairman of Literary Award Scrutinization Committee Adviser to the Ministry of Information U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) reported on progress of scrutinization of the manuscripts, and Deputy General Manager (Accounts) of Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint Tun on current financial situations. This was followed by a general round of discussions. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by Chairman of the Fund Supervisory Committee for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein.
Ophthalmologists on free-treatment tour in Thandwe DistrictYangon, 15 Nov-Under the arrangement of the Department of Health, the Ministry of Health, an outreach Eye Surgical Team of the Eye Hospital in Yangon led by Lecturer Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr U Kan Nyunt and four ophthalmologists comprising Rakhine State Ophthalmologist Dr Daw Than Than Htwe and four nurses left for Thandwe, Rakhine State, on 10 November. The team looked after 463 out-patients at the Thandwe District Hospital with the help of Thandwe District Medical Officer Dr U Kyaw Win and staff on 11 November. The team operated 77 cases of cataract with modern technique putting intraocular lens free of charge and 30 cases of minor operations on 12 and 13 November. This is the last programme for 2000 and the ministry had sent the similar teams to Kyaukse, Hpa-an, Pakokku, NyaungU and Pyay during this year. All teams have successfully carried out their operations in the areas.
(7) Minister inspects repair of vessels at Dalla Shipyard
Yangon, 15 Nov-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Managing Director of Myanma Port Authority U Thein Htay, Managing Director of Inland Water Transport U Tun Aung Myint and officials inspected repair of Pyi Nyein Chan triple-decker and Ponnya shallow-water-going vessel at Dalla Shipyard this morning. The minister inspected fish breeding pond of the shipyard. Managing Director U Tun Aung Myint, Senior Engineer U Charlie Than and officials reported on work. The minister inspected construction of a dock and new barges and repair of old vessels and construction of new dock. Senior Engineer U Charlie Than reported on work. The minister then gave instructions. The minister and party inspected Dalla Jetty and roll-on and roll-off jetty and gave instructions on safety of passengers.
Minister inspects Kawthoung Hospital
Yangon, 15 Nov-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein arrived at Kawthaung on 13 November and attended the Seminar on Public Health Care held at Kawthoung Hospital. Also present on the occasion were Kawthoung-Based Tactical Operations Commander Lt-Col Myint Tun of Coastal Region Command, military and civilian officers, Township Health Officer and Health workers. After delivering a speech at the Seminar, the Minister inspected the laboratory, wards, operation theatre and fulfilled the requirements. Then, the minister headed for the construction site for 150-bed hospital in Ayemyakantha Ward where the head of Township Health Department and specialists reported on the construction, work done and future plans for the hospital to the minister. The Minister attended to the needs and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
(8 ) Observance of World AIDS Day coordinated
Yangon, 15 Nov-Third coordination meeting on observance of World AIDS Day which will fall on 1 December 2000 was held at the meeting hall of Health Department (Head Office) on Theinbyu Road this afternoon. It was attended by members of the Committee for Observance of World AIDS Day, officials of Ministry of Health and the ministries concerned, officials of NGOs and representatives of UN agencies. Officials discussed observance of AIDS Day nationwide in cooperation with associations and departments in accord with the motto" AIDS: Men Make a Difference ".
Myanmar amateur golf team third in Thai Putra Cup
Yangon, 15 Nov - Myanmar amateur golf team shared the third place with Malaysia in the 40th Putra Cup South-East Asian Amateur Golf Championship held in Thailand from 8 to 11 November. The competing teams came from Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and host Thailand. Thai team won the championship cup with 877 strokes and the Philippines team was runner-up with 889 strokes. Myanmar and Malaysia equally scored 901 strokes to secure the third place. Myanmar golfer Zaw Paing Oo scored a total of 294 strokes and won the individual third prize. He also won the fourth prize in 2-5 November Thailand Master Golf with 296 strokes. Other golfers of Myanmar amateur golf team were Min Naing, Zaw Zaw Latt, Win Htwe Hlaing and Yin Htwe. They arrived back here on 12 November.
(9) Three get 21 years each for smuggling narcotics
Yangon, 15 Nov - Kawthoung District Court sentenced three to 21 years imprisonment each on 31 October for smuggling narcotic drugs into the country under Section 20 (b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The case was that on 1 May, 2000, personnel of regional intelligence unit and Kawthoung special anti-drug squad, acting on tip-off, stopped KT-136 trawler with Maung Gyi at the wheel, near Mwaydaw checkpoint in Kawthoung Township. The personnel seized 39 tins of cotcodyl brand narcotic drug syrup weighing 3.9 litres smuggled in from the other country. The drugs were hidden among the foodstuff brought in by merchant Ma Gyida (a) Mrs Mukda and Aung Naing. Kawthoung Police Station booked Ma Gyida (a) Mrs Mukda, daughter of U Aw Rap, living at 180/82, Fanfala Ward, Ranong, Thailand, Aung Naing, son of U Kyi Taing, living at 176, Dana Lane, Oloke East Ward, Dawei, and Maung Gyi, son of U Myint Aung, living at 332, Padauk Shwewah Ward, Kawthoung, under Sections 15/19 (a)/20 (b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
(10) Pale Township NLD members resign of own accord
Yangon, 15 Nov-Twenty members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Pale Township, Sagaing Division. Twenty 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 5 April 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 16th November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%
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