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- Secretary-1 inspects all-round construction of Mindhamma Hill
- 80th Anniversary of National Day and fifth Anniversary of Diamond Jubilee of Myomakyaung observed
- Secretary-1 offers Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda, Shwehtidaw and Seinphudaw to Yadana Sanyway Pagoda in MraukU
- Secretary-1 unveils signboard of Sittway Traditional Medicine Hospital (16-bed)
- 80th Anniversary National Day observed in Kamayut, Thanlyin
- Minister inspects sports grounds in Mandalay Division
- Taninthayi Division Livestock Breeding Federation formed in Myeik
- 79 members exchange arms for peace
- 18 KhinU Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Secretary-1 inspects all-round construction of Mindhamma HillYANGON, 20 Nov- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt arrived at Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township at 1.40 p.m. today.
The Secretary-1 was welcomed there by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Joint-Secretary of Mindhamma Hill All-round Construction Committee Cmdr Khin Maung Oo (Navy), scholars and members of the Min-dhamma Hill Board of Trustees. The Secretary-1 paid reverence to the Image.
Then, the Secretary-1 inspected progress of work in carving the Image. Stone sculptor U Taw Taw and Myanmar handicraft technician U Ohn Tin reported on progress of work in carving the Image and tasks to be carried out. The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions.
The Secretary-1 also inspected construction of southern stairways, south-eastern retaining wall, Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi and all-round construction work of the hill. Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on keeping Buddha images the hill for public obeisance. He cordially met devotees who paid reverence to the Image and left there in the afternoon.
(2) 80th Anniversary of National Day and fifth Anniversary of Diamond Jubilee of Myomakyaung observed
YANGON, 20 Nov- The 80th Anniversary of the National Day and the fifth Anniversary of Diamond Jubilee of Nos 2 and 3 Basic Education High Schools (Myoma Boys' and Girls' Schools) in Dagon Township were held at No 2 BEHS this morning, addressed by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, patrons of Myoma School Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund, old students of Myoma-kyaung, members of school boards of trustees of the two schools and parent-teacher associations, school heads, teachers and students.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt extended greetings to the ministers, heads of department, specially-invited guests, old students and new generation students of Myomakyaung, saying " May you all be blessed with all kinds of auspiciousness and may you all be able to promote national interests with nationalism.
He expressed his belief that the holding of the 80th Anniversary of Myoma School, which had played a vital role in Myanma national struggle, on the historic and significant National Day reflects the correct trend of Myanma history and further uplifts the national spirit of the new generation students.
Today, the State and the people are endeavouring for promotion of standard of national education with the aim of enabling the Union of Myanmar to stand tall among the world nations and to keep abreast with other nations in terms of development.
The observing of the National Day and old students " giving assistance and encouragement for improvement of standard of education of new generation students, portray national essence.
The high standard of education of the entire national people and strong national pride and spirit is the main requirement for the progress of the nation and its people. When Myanmar was under subjugation, the colonialists systematically schemed to lower the standard of education of Myanmar people, to weaken their national spirit, to debase their culture and their national cause; the colonialists dealt with Myanmar people as their slaves.
The Myomakyaung was in the forefront when Myanmar youths motivated by strong patriotism, protested the colonial education system with the support of the entire national people, and national schools were set up to uplift national spirit and improve the standard of national education. The national schools including Myomakyaung, have gained the deserving status in the history of the national independence struggle as they played a vital role in rekindling national spirit and patriotism of the entire Myanmar people through Myanmar youths.
The old and new generation Myoma students jointly held the golden jubilee of Myomakyaung on a grand scale; the government gave encouragement and assistance to the students to be able to hold the ceremony with full national essence. Since then, endeavours to hand down the noble heritage such as the inculcating of the youths including students with national spirit, patriotism and Union Spirit and the turning out of persons who are brilliant in all fields and national leaders, are gathering momentum.
It is encouraging to see that the old students have played a leading role in setting up education trust funds for new generation students, and therefore, tasks which benefit the schools and students such as presenting prizes to students who are outstanding in education, sports, culture and fine arts, giving scholarship awards and providing modern teaching aids and renovating school buildings, are being carried out successfully and effectively.
Old students of Myoma-kyaung are passing on their rich experience and knowledge and national awareness to the new generation by celebrating the anniversaries of Myomakyaung, in order to keep dynamic and alive national pride which plays a crucial role in uplifting national prestige and integrity and to ensure the flourishing of Myoma spirit and traditions among student youths of new generation.
It has been for five years that contributions are made every year to the education trust fund set up for the future of the youth of new generations in addition to giving moral encouragement. It is believed that old students of Myomakyaung, with dynamic nationalism, ardent generosity and noble aims, will continue to uphold the good tradition of giving assistance and encouragement to students of new generation to enable them to have a clear national outlook, to be imbued with patriotism and love for the nation, to excel in education and to acquire education of international level.
The student youths of new generation, on their part, are to accept good heritage passed on by old students of Myomakyaung, to keep alive and dynamic " Myoma spirit " combined with anti colonialist sentiment, the spirit of preserving one' own lineage, the spirit of cherishing and preserving national culture, the spirit of national solidarity and the Union Spirit and to preserve and safeguard the independence and sovereignty of the State with Myoma spirit. It is believed that under the leadership of the government, old students of Myomakyaung will continue to strive to uplift the standard of education of youths of new generation and to keep nationalism dynamic and alive, which are the most important to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with other nations and to be able to stand tall in the international community for ever.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 exhorted old students and new students of Myomakyaung to preserve and uplift the prestige of Myomakyaung and to cooperate with one another with full Myoma spirit in realizing the objectives of the National Day: to strengthen national spirit; to preserve the traditions of origin, lineage and national character; to consolidate unity, and; to perpetuate independence and sovereignty. Then, Patron of the Committee for Education Trust Fund of Myomakyaung Maj-Gen Chit Hlaing (Retired) extended greetings.
The Secretary-1 presented prizes to Maung Sai Thiha Tun of Dagon Township BEHS No 2 who won five distinctions in the year 2000 matriculation examination and Maung Kyaw Hset Shein of Dagon Township BEHS No 3 who won four distinctions and Ma Aye Kinzana Kyaw, seventh standard student of Dagon Township BEHS No 2, who attended the 30th anniversary of Soka University of Tokyo, Japan.
The Secretary-1 accepted K 2 million donated for construction of U Ba Lwin Hall at Dagon Township BEHS No 2 by U Kyaw Thein Lwin, U Myo Nyunt and Daw Nu Nu Lwin in memory of U Ba Lwin and Daw Than Nyunt, K 300,000 by Khakaborazi Travel and Tour Company and K 100,000 by Shwethanlwin Company. Then, students of Dagon Township BEHS No 2 presented a series of entertainment programmes. After the ceremony, Headmaster of BEHS No 2 U Tin Hlaing and painter U Thet Oo (old student of Myomakyaung) presented a painting by U Thet Oo, to the Secretary-1. Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the art room of BEHS No 2, and left there.
(3) Secretary-1 offers Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda, Shwehtidaw and Seinphudaw to Yadana Sanyway Pagoda in MraukU
YANGON, 20 Nov - A ceremony to offer Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda in MraukU, Rakhine State, was held at the pagoda yesterday morning. Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony.
Also present were Sayadaw of Aungmyay Bodhi Dhamma Yeiktha Alodawpyi Kyaungtaik of Yangon Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Pariyatti Sasana Hitadhara Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and members of the Sangha, Chairman of Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, state, district and township authorities, government employees, well-wishers, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and social organizations, wut associations, Rakhine traditional drum troupe, cultural troupes and local people. The ceremony was opened by reciting namotassa three times. The Secretary-1 and party and the congregation received the Five Precepts from member of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Pathein Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pandita. The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited parittas. The Secretary-1 and party and well-wishers offered alms to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Alodawpyi Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained for donating Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda, Seinphudaw and Shwehtidaw to Yadana Sanyway Pagoda and Seinphudaw and Shwehtidaw to No 3 Sintpho Pagoda.
Then, the ceremony to install Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda was held. The Secretary-1 and party conveyed Seinphudaw from Gandakutitaik and around the pagoda clock-wise. Then, Seinphudaw was conveyed atop the pagoda. At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1 and party offered Seinphudaw to Shitthaung Pagoda. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to Buddha images kept in Gandakutitaik of Shitthaung Pagoda.
Then, the Secretary-1 attended the enshrinement ceremony and Shwehtidaw and Seinphudaw hoisting ceremony of Yadana Sanywe Pagoda near the pandal at the pagoda in MraukU. Present on the occasion were Sayadaws led by Alodawpyi Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa, the Secretary-1 and party, local authorities, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, other social organizations, wut associations, Rakhine traditional drum troupes and cultural troupes and local people. Chairman of MraukU Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Maha Gandavasaka Pandita Bhaddanta Pannasami administered the Five Precepts.
The Secretary-1 and party and donors presented offertories to Sayadaws. Sayadaws recited parittas. Alodawpyi Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa delivered a sermon.
The congregation shared the merits gained. Flanked by ceremonial entourages, the Secretary-1 and party and donors conveyed the seinphudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw, different tiers of the Shwehtidaw and images which will be enshrined in the pagoda. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and Maj Zaw Naing Oo who renovated the pagoda, enshrined the images. The Secretary-1 and party and donors conveyed the Shwehtidaw and the seinphudaw atop the pagoda. Maj Zaw Naing Oo and wellwishers presented over K 4 million for renovation of Yadanahmankin Pagoda.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accepted the donation. Vice-Chairman of CB Bank U Khin Maung Aye presented 600,000 for renovation of a circling ceti of Thakyaman-aung Pagoda, U Zaw Win Naing K 300,000 or renovation of a circling ceti of Yadanabon Pagoda, U Ye Myint K 300,000 or renovation of a circling ceti of Yadanabon Pagoda and U Kyaw Swa Myint K 300,000 or renovation of a circling ceti of Yadanabon Pagoda. Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe accepted the donations. The Secretary-1 and party offered Shwekyathingan to a Buddha image of Yadanasanywe Pagoda.
(4) Secretary-1 unveils signboard of Sittway Traditional Medicine Hospital (16-bed)
YANGON, 20 Nov- Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony to fix the Seinphudawgyi atop Shitthaung Stupa in MraukU, Rakhine State, on 19 November morning. Then, the Secretary-1 attended the ceremony to close the reliquary of Yadana Sanyway Stupa and hoisted Shwehtidaw and Seinphudaw atop the stupa. After that, the Secretary-1 and party arrived back Sittway in the morning.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party went to Highway Bus Terminal construction site in Sittway. Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe reported on progress in construction of the terminal with the use of scale model. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the construction site.
Next, a ceremony to open Sittway Traditional Medicine Hospital (16-bed) was held at the hospital at 12.10 p.m. Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the signboard of the hospital.
Also present on the occasion were Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads, state, district and township authorities, service personnel, Director-General of Traditional Medicine Department Professor U Kyaw Myint Tun, members of Traditional Medicine Council, traditional practitioners, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, social associations, Rakhine State Mingala drum troupes, cultural troupes, students and guests.
First, Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo formally opened the Sittway Traditional Medicine Hospital. The Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard of the hospital. Then, the Secretary-1 and party toured the hospital.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to ancient Sakkamuni Mudra Bronze Buddha Image at Maha Waiyan Sasana Beikmandaw in the compound of Lawkananda Pagoda in Sittway and arrived back here on 19 November evening. USDA Secretary General U Than Aung and Central Executive Committee member Brig-Gen Khin Maung, who accompanied the Secretary-1, met Secretary of Rakhine State USDA U Kyaw Yin, secretaries and executives of MraukU, Minbya and Kyauktaw USDAs at MraukU Township USDA Office on 18 November.
First, executives of Rakhine State and township USDAs reported on organizational and social tasks. Then, USDA Secretary General U Than Aung and CEC member Brig-Gen Khin Maung explained endeavours, organization and training matters for human resources development of the association. Similarly, Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo inspected Minbya and Kyauktaw Township Hospitals on 18 November afternoon and MraukU Township Hospital in the evening. He attended to their needs and gave instructions.
Likewise, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung inspected Kyauktaw Sugar Mill on 18 November. Members of Township Agriculture Supervisory Committee and the factory manager reported on purchase and crushing of sugarcane. The Deputy Minister gave necessary instructions.
(5) 80th Anniversary National Day observed in Kamayut, Thanlyin
YANGON, 20 Nov- The 80th Anniversary National Day was observed at Basic Education High School No 2 in Kamayut Township this morning.
Present were Chairman of Kamayut Township Peace and Development Council U Wai Myo Khaing and officials, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Working Committee for Women's Affairs, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Red Cross Society, School Head Daw Tin Aye Hsint and teachers. Chairman of Kamayut Township Peace and Development Council U Wai Myo Khaing read the message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.
Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA) held the get-together luncheon to mark the 80th Anniversary National Day at its hall on Yegyaw Road. Similarly, the 80th Anniversary National Day was observed at BEHS No 2 in Thanlyin this morning. Present were Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Sein, Chairman of Thanlyin Township Peace and Development Council U Kyin Mahn, officials and local people. Chairman U Kyin Mahn read the message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and the ceremony came to a close.
(6) Minister inspects sports grounds in Mandalay Division
YANGON, 20 Nov-Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint inspected Wuntho Sports Ground and Gymnasium on 18 November. He gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the needs. The Minister inspected Katha District Sports Ground and Gymnasium and attended to the requirements. He also presented K 5,000 to U Shin Bwe Gan, a national athlete.
Then, the Minister inspected Taungchay Sports Ground in Mandalay and gave necessary instructions on maintenance of the Sports Ground and stalls. He also inspected Aungmyay Mandalar Sports Ground and Gymnasium handed over by Mandalay City Development Committee and gave instructions on greening tasks, maintaining the Sports Ground and holding competitions and tournaments and attended to their requirements.
(7) Taninthayi Division Livestock Breeding Federation formed in Myeik
YANGON, 20 Nov-Sponsored by Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council and supervised by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation, a ceremony to form Taninthayi Division Livestock Breeding Federation was held at Paleyadana Hall in Myeik on 16 November morning. It was attended by Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Aye Kywe, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tin Latt, members of division/district/township Peace and Development Councils, military officers, departmental heads and livestock breeding entrepreneurs.
The commander spoke on the occasion. Deputy Director-General of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department Dr Than Daing explained the purpose of forming the Federation and General Secretary Dr Zaw Win Myat tasks to be carried out. Then, 15-executive list of the Federation was read out. After the ceremony, Secretary of the Federation Dr Win Naing extended greetings, and 20 livestock breeding entrepreneurs presented K 703,000 for the Federation to the commander, the deputy commander and officials.
(8) 79 members exchange arms for peace
YANGON, 20 Nov- The State Peace and Development Council, upholding Our Three Main National Causes, is striving for national reconsolidation with might and main, for emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Remaining armed groups understanding the genuine goodwill and correct endeavours of the government realized that their destructive acts did not benefit the nation and it retarded development of their region.
Hence, remnant armed groups have been exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups. Section leader Nyunt Win (a) Me Lay of ABSDF, Pvt Naing Naing of No 2 DO Battalion of No 1 Brigade of KNU armed group and Pvt Saw Hla Thaung of No 1 Company of No 6 DO Battalion bringing together with them one M-16, one magazine and 40 rounds of ammunition in South-East Command area; Pvts Aik San, San Kwe, Tha Htoo and Aik Saw of No 241 Brigade of SURA armed group in North-East Command area; Pvt U Saw Pru of AA armed group in Western Command area; Youth Chairman U Gari Hsan and Pvts U Pinn Lan and U San Yin of NNC armed group exchanged arms for peace in North-West Command area; Pado Ju Lay, Pvt Pho Du-Ma Thwe, son and daughter Saw Po Poe, Naw Moe Aung and Naw Mu Naw, Pvt Soe Lay-Ma Khin Nyein, Pvt Saw Thu Pi and wife Ma Aye Phyu, younger sister Naw Phaw Sakee and son Myint Kyaw, Pvt Saw Po' wife' Naw Saung, son and daughter Saw Maung Ma! i and Ma Tin Htwe of No 7 DO Battalion of KNU armed group with one M-16 and three mines, Cpl Moe Gyo-Naw May Lay and family members U Ohn Tin, Naw Tar Li, Daw Pi Nyo, Tha Lay Pwe and Naw Tar Po, Cpl Moe Hein-Naw Mu Khet, sons and daughter Saw Lei Htwe, Saw Pi, Naw Lei Wah, Pvts Nyunt Tin, Saw Shu Wai, Saw Mu Yay, Tun Shwe Win-Naw Kwe Du, Tun Paing-Naw The Phaw, Saw Pho Tayok-Daw Hmwe, Saw Hse Wah-Daw Thi Naw, Pvt Soe Myint-Naw Hemu Wah, Pvt Saw Pha Palo, Saw Kae Kae-Naw Hti Pho, Kyin Khi-Naw Ma Yi, Saw Kyaw Pila, Saw Ka Htauk-Ma Pan Mya, daughters Naw Shaung Kale, Naw Mei, Naw Ma Kwe, Pvts Aye Tin, Tun Aung and Saw Kwe Nee, local cadres Saw Myitta, Than Hla, Saw Saw Twe, Kyaw Be Kho, Aung Win, Maung Win, Than Sein, Saw Lar Htoo, Tun Yi, Kyi Aye, Win Shein, Pha Law Lay, Tun Wai, Saw Law Law and Saw Law Aye of No 11 Battalion of KNU armed group in Coastal Region Command area with one .30 carbine, two M-16s, one AK-47, two one-barre! l shotguns, one gun, two .22 long barrel shotguns, one local made long-barrel shotgun, one mine, three grenades, eight magazines and 24 rounds of ammunitions at the respective military camps from 1 to 31 October. Officials of the military camps warmly welcomed 79 persons who exchanged arms for peace and fulfilled their requirements. More persons of armed group are going to exchange arms for peace.
(9) 18 KhinU Township NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 20 Nov-Eighteen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of KhinU Township, Sagaing Division. Eighteen members of KhinU Township NLD, Sagaing Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to KhinU Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 19 January 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
TODAYForecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 21st November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 60%
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