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  1. ILO takes one- sided and arbitrary measures based on preposterous accusations and  misinformation given by runaway groups and insurgent groups
  2. Secretary-3 attends prize presentation ceremony of the fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest  and Myawady Anniversary Colour Photo Contest
  3. Minister for Information meets staff of MRTV
  4. Yangon Division USDA meets
  5. Mayor inspects agricultural and livestock breeding work in Taikkyi
  6. C-in-C of Defence Services' Shield Tatmadaw Rowing Championships concludes
  7. Magway Division CCI holds annual general meeting
  8. Heroin seized in Tamonye, Kutkai
  9. 10 TadaU Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) ILO takes one- sided and arbitrary measures based on preposterous accusations and misinfomation given by runaway groups and insurgent groups

YANGON, 8 Dec-The Special Refresher Course No 42 for Basic Education Teachers concluded at Nawarat  Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service in Hlegu Township this morning, with an address by Chairman  of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin  Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, the Attorney-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection  and Training Board, deputy ministers, senior military officers, the director-general of the State Peace and  Development Council Office, department heads, the acting Rector of CICS, instructors and trainee  teachers. Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development  Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address.

He said that with the participation of the entire national people, all-out efforts are being made to enable the  Union of Myanmar to stand tall for ever as an independent and sovereign nation in international community,  and in this regard, success has been achieved. As measures are being taken to nurture and train students to  be able to catch up with the improving conditions of the nation in future, today's students have found  themselves on the correct path of national causes and have been gradually acquiring the skills and  efficiency of a worthy citizen who has the ability to promote national interests. Myanmar is a nation with  great historical traditions and high and magnificent culture.

The colonialists' evil legacy cast a shadow over the Union for over 40 years after national races were  subjected to oppression and the divide-and-rule system for over 100 years. Due to neo-colonialists bent on  dominating the Union which emerged again as an independent and sovereign nation, the shadow cast over  the Union by the colonialists' evil legacy became darker and the Union had lagged behind in development  and found itself on the brink of collapse from time to time; these are unforgettable lessons of history. Thus,  the Tatmadaw government, with the participation of the entire national people, has carried out radical  reforms in all political, economic and social fields so as to enable the Union to firmly stand as a strong and  sovereign nation totally free from the shadow cast by the colonialists' evil legacy and domination of the  neo-colonialists. Preventing the recurrence of situations which caused the nation to lose independence and  sovereignty and which aroused suspicion and engendered dissensions among national races under colonial  rule is the basic factor and essence of all the national endeavours. The State Peace and Development  Council, while striving to build the base of political stability and peace and tranquillity which are orientated  to national solidarity, the economic base which depends on enterprises of national entrepreneurs and the  social base depending on the standard of health, fitness and education and quality of a worthy citizen, is  making efforts to enable the Union to paddle its own canoe and to firmly stand tall among the nations of the  world.

At a time when radical reforms are being carried out to enable the nation to catch up with the world  nations in terms of development, tremendous changes are also occurring with momentum on the  international front. In the international community of today, science and technology are advancing beyond  measure, and it is found that due to influence of development in computer and information technology, the  globalization process is gathering momentum. Developing nations expected that technological advances  would bring greater benefits to the entire mankind. In reality, the gap of technological advances and  economic development among developing nations is becoming wider and deeper due to domination and  manipulation of some big countries which have already gained the upper hand in terms of economic  development and technological advances. After the breakdown of the balance of power in the world, some  big nations with intent to steer international changing trends to their liking, are interfering in the internal  affairs of small developing nations by use of hegemonism.

On the other hand, the good conditions are occurring in the world as the nations suffering from the  domination of some big countries which have taken economic and technical advantage and the collapse of  the balance of power as an opportunity are committing random acts and ignoring the international norms  and basic principles; under the circumstances, developing nations facing the same fate get united to have  equality rights, to solve problems in a peaceful way and to end the domination practice of hegemonism. As  the growing gap between developed nations and developing ones cannot be remedied at present, some big  developed nations are still dominating many other nations.

Some big western nations, for example, which are applying pressure on and attempting to dominate  Myanmar, have used ILO to accomplish their political ends which are not concerned with Labour affairs.  A study of past events shows that shortly after regaining independence, Myanmar became an ILO  member, and ratified 1930 Convention 29 of ILO concerning forced Labour in 1955.

It has been for over 30 years after the Convention was ratified that any problems did not crop up. Only in  1991, were there accusations concerning so-called forced Labour, and it is found that attempts have been  made to take one-sided action against Myanmar. Evidently, it is a politically-motivated measure. The  measures taken by ILO have been based on preposterous accusations and misinformation given by  runaway groups opposing the State, insurgent groups and internal and external groups opposing the  government. These measures, therefore, have been taken one-sidedly and arbitrarily. Keeping with the fine  traditions of cooperating with ILO and out of goodwill, Myanmar informed ILO officials of objective  conditions and information. In addition, orders and directives prohibiting the use of forced Labour have  been issued right down to the grassroots level. Based on results achieved from holding discussions with  Technical Cooperation Mission, additional orders and directives were issued. It is found that neglecting  such constructive cooperation, the West bloc acted according to their plan. It is evident that due to pressure  applied by some big western nations, the Governing Body of ILO took measures with every intention of  getting Myanmar and the people to suffer, disrupting the rate of economic growth, impeding the  improvement of living standard of the people and per capita income and destroying nation-building  endeavours of the government. As such one-sided measures taken against Myanmar have been  unprecedented in the history of ILO, it is an undesirable matter for developing nations and small nations. It  is highly likely that some big nations, using such international organizations as ILO to accomplish their  political ends, will interfere in the internal affairs of small developing nations in future.

Myanmar people who love their race, need to strive with intense patriotism to be able to shape their own  destinies and to be fully qualified in order to build their own nation and safeguard their own nation against  danger of lawless interference. It is firmly believed that youths of today who will lead the nation in future,  will try their utmost with full nationalism to ensure the perpetuation of independence and sovereignty of the  nation and keep the Union in unity while opposing hegemonism and striving to enable the nation to stand tall  in the world. Education promotion programmes are being implemented to ensure emergence of the force of  youths who are outstanding in education and imbued with dynamic nationalism and patriotism. Therefore,  teachers who are playing a crucial role in nurturing student youths, are required to prevent the danger of  the destructive group bent on using the youths in a wrong way, and instil in the youth with the sense of  cherishing the truth and serving the interests of others.

They are also required to get Myanmar youths to clearly know the attempts of some big nations to disrupt  the progress of the State and the people. They also need to show the youths the correct way so that they  become intellectuals and intelligentsia who will make unrelenting efforts for the development of the State  and the people. It is the national goal to strive to enable the Union of Myanmar to stand tall as a sovereign  nation for ever in the international community.

Entertaining the notion that the nurturing of the student youths is very important for the future of the nation,  teachers need to take care of them as their flesh and blood. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to  strive for the successful implementation of education promotion programmes designed for the development  of human resources which are very important to build the nation into a peaceful, modern and developed one  and to enable the mother land to stand tall in the world, and to train the youths to become patriotic ones  who are the true strength of the nation in opposing attempts of some big nations and their lackeys to  politically, economically and culturally dominate the nation by using information technology and abusing  international organizations.

Then, the Secretary-1 presented model trainee awards to Junior Assistant Teacher U Kyin Ngwe of Basic  Education High School No 3 of Bago and JAT Daw Ma Ma Hnin Oo of BEHS No 6 of Mawlamyine and  other prizes to the respective outstanding trainees. Similarly, the Secretary-1 presented model hostel  awards to respective trainees of hostels. Next, the trainees presented K 60,240 including K 10,000 each  towards the funds of Koenawin Pagoda, Koenawin Dhammayon of CICS and renovation of Bagan ancient  pagodas and K 5,000 each to the National Convention and USDA, K 10,240 for BEPS of the institute and  K 10,000 for BEHS of the institute. The Secretary-1 accepted the donations and the ceremony came to a  close. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially met the trainees and left there in the morning.
 

(2) Secretary-3 attends prize presentation ceremony of the fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest and Myawady Anniversary Colour Photo Contest

YANGON, 8 Dec- The prize presentation ceremony of the fifth Ngwetayi Short Story Contest and Myawady  Anniversary Colour Photo Contest for Year 2000 of Myawady Literature House was held at the Central  Hotel on Bogyoke Aung San Street this afternoon, attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and  Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint.

Also present were Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen  Aung Thein, senior Tatmadaw officers, officials of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association, literati  and photographers, members of the prize scrutinization committee, prize winners and guests.

 First, Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of Defence delivered an opening speech. Then, Chief  Editor of Myawady Literature House Lt-Col San Nyein explained matters related to selecting prize-winning  entries. Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint presented first prizes to U Kyi Sein (Hmawwun Kyi Myat) in  Ngwetayi Short Story Contest and Daw Aye Myat Moe(Aye Myat Moe-Chemistry) in Myawady  Anniversary Colour Photo Contest.

Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint presented second, third and other prizes to Police Inspector Maung Than  (Maung Thet Hnin-North-Okkalapa), U Tin Aye (Ko Shwe Aye), U Zaw Htay (Ko Zaw Htay-Culture),  Daw Nan Tin Yi (Tekkatho Nan Phyu Phyu Tun), Daw Mar Mar Myaing (Mar-Archaeology), Dr Than  Myint (Amyimkyi-Eye), Daw Win Nwe Oo (Ma Ni Ni-Thedaw), U Hla Shein (Thadumyay Phone Shein),  U Hla Sein (Hsukhar Phone Myint), U Tin (Tekkatho Hnin Wai), Daw Zin Zin Oo (Nyein-Yangon  University) in Ngwetayi Short Story Contest and U Khin Maung Myint (Ko Ko Sonny-Theingi  Shweyi),Secretary-3 attends prize (from page 1) U Aung Kyaw Moe (A K Moe-Zoology), Shwebo Ko  Yan Aung, Daw Cho Mar Yi (Ma Cho-Theingi Shweyi), U Aung Kyaw Tun (Aung Kyaw  Tun-Patheingyi), Myo Myint Aung (Science) and Captain Than Zaw of Yadanabon Daily in the 11th  National Motto, Literary and Photo Competition. Then, on behalf of the prize winners, U Kyi Sein  (Hmawwun Kyi Myat) and U Khin Maung Myint (Ko Ko Sonny-Theingi Shweyi) spoke words of thanks.

(3)  Minister for Information meets staff of MRTV

YANGON, 8 Dec- Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung met the staff of Myanma Radio and  Television at MRTV Studio(A) this afternoon. Also present on the occasion were Director-General U Khin  Maung Htay, Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung and directors, the chief engineer and  employees.

Speaking on the occasion the minister spoke of the need for the staff to be competent in work for the  successful implementation of three main objectives of MRTV to inform, to educate and to entertain the  people. He also urged the staff to try to uplift their morale and the spirit to observe the rules. He urged the  staff to try to bring honour to the nation harmonious strength of all the staff. He also urged the officials to  make necessary arrangements for the staff to be happy and active at work and able to actively take part in  staff welfare activities. Then, the minister cordially met the staff and left there.

Minister receives Japanese entrepreneurs

YANGON, 8 Dec- Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein received President  Mr Shunichi Takenaga and party of Daimex International Co Ltd of Japan at his office at 3 p.m. today. Also  present at the call were Director-General U Kyaw Lwin of Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries, Deputy  Director-General U Hla Win of Fisheries Department and Head of Office U Myint Swe.

Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading opens Piti Library
 
YANGON, 8 Dec- The opening ceremony of Piti Library of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading under the  Ministry of Commerce was held at MAPT head office on Pansodan Street this afternoon in conjunction  with literary talks. Present were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, advisers, directors-general and  managing directors of the ministry, invited guests, writers and staff.

Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone made a speech. Managing Director of MAPT U Min Hla Aung presented  commemorative pennants to the minister, writer Daw Saw Mon Nyin and guests. Then, Minister Brig-Gen  Pyi Sone formally opened the library. The minister and officials inspected it. Managing Director of MAPT  U Min Hla Aung explained fact about the opening of the library. Writer Daw Yin Yin (Saw Mon Nyin)  gave a talk. The MAPT will publish the Piti journal.

Briefing on SDH Microwave and Transmission held

YANGON, 8 Dec- A briefing on SDH Microwave and Transmission, organized by DMC Stratex Network,  was held at Communications and Postal Training Centre of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications on  Lower Pazundaung Road at 3 p.m. today. Present were Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs  Brig-Gen Win Tin, the director- general of Directorate of Telecommunications and officials of Myanma  Posts and Telecommunications.

Manager Mr Yeo Moh Sing of DMC briefed on DMC Stratex Network and explained the digital  microwave systems produced by DMC and connection among the stations and exchanges. Mr Callum also  explained mechanical matters of the microwave system and answered the queries.

 


(4) Yangon Division USDA meets

YANGON, 8 Dec- Executives of Division, District and Township Union Solidarity Development Associations  of Yangon Division USDA held discussion at the Division Office this morning. Patron of Yangon Division  USDA Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than  delivered an address. Also present at the meeting were USDA Central Executive Committee member  Yangon Division in-charge Col Maung Pa, Secretary of Yangon Division USDA U Aye Myint and  executives, Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi,  Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein,  Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Sein, Chairman  of Yangon North District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col San Matu, secretaries and executives of  District and Township USDAs and guests. Speaking on the occasion, Maj-Gen Khin Maung.

Than spoke of the need to draw systematic organization plans to increase membership strength, to conduct  courses in enabling USDA members to posses correct conviction and to become qualified forces, to find  means in boosting the association's income, to uplift USDA's reputation with noble deeds and to cooperate  with Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades for successful realization of the Association's aims. Col  Maung Pa explained the principles and duties of USDA, stressing the need to develop the four capabilities  for successful implementation of the seven future tasks. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and  party inspected a basic computer course and a demonstration on the use of solar-power.


Commander attends Mandalay Division Inter-Basic Education School Band Competition

YANGON, 8 Dec- A ceremony to open Mandalay Division Inter-Basic Education School Band Competition  for the 2000-2001 academic year was held at Aungmye Mandalar Sports Ground in Aungmyethazan  Township on 6 December. Present on the occasion were Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and  Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Commander  Brig-Gen Nay Win, Tactical Operations Commander Col Tun Kyi, Principal of Central Fire Services  Training School Col Kyi Win,  Secretary of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin  Ohn, Patron of Mandalay Division women's Sports Federation Dr Daw Tin Linn Myint, Director-General  Lt-Col Win Htein of No 3 Basic Education Department, officials and guests totalling over 3,500.

The commander opened the competition. Altogether 19 bands of are taking part in the competition. Then,  the membership applications submitting ceremony was held at Mandalay Division Union Solidarity and  Development Association Office in Chanayethazan Township. The commander accepted 27,000  membership applications of Aungmyethazan, Chanayethazan, Chanmya-thazi, Maha Aungmye, Amarapura  and Patheingyi Township USDAs. Seven township Peace and Development Councils also presented K  260,000 for district and township USDAs to the commander.

Commander attends Inter-School Sports Meets

YANGON, 8 Dec- A ceremony to open the Year 2000 Shan State (South) Peace and Development Council  Shield Third Basic Education Primary/Middle Level Inter-School Soccer Tourney and Sports Meets was  held at the Shan State Sports Ground in Taunggyi on 6 December.

It was attended by Chairman of Shan State (South) Peace and Development Council Commander of  Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo and wife Daw Khin Lay Myint, executives of Shan State Union  Solidarity and Development Association, military officers and wives, Shan State (South) Education Officer  U Man Yin and staff, 524 athletes and managers and band troupes. The commander spoke on the  occasion. In the Basic Education Primary Level Soccer Tourney, Taunggyi District played against Loilim  District at 3.30 p.m. on that day. It will continue up to 13 December.

Division Chairman inspects development tasks in Salin, Seikphyu, Pakokku, NyaungU

YANGON, 8 Dec- Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw,  accompanied by departmental officials, inspected progress in construction of piers of Ayeyawady Bridge  (Magway) and preparation for cultivation of cold season crops on the alluvial land on the bank of  Ayeyawady River on 2 December.

In Salin and Seikphyu, the division chairman inspected late-monsoon long-staple cotton, cold season crops  and sunflower plantations. The chairman also inspected Anawrahta Bridge (Chauk) construction project.  On 3 December, the chairman and party supervised the land reclamation for cultivation of annual and  perennial crops in Kyaukhtattaung region. In Ontonbin Village of Myaing, the chairman inspected  preservation of antiques at Ontonbin Shwe-kyaungdaw, flow of water into Ledi Regulating Dam and  Kyetmauk Reservoir, South Yama Dam and feeder canals. Then, the chairman inspected renovation of  Myatheindan Pagoda in Chaungzon Village.

The next day, the chairman viewed the demonstration of the seeding machine manufactured by  industrialists of Pakokku Industrial Zone. In NyaungU, the chairman inspected cultivation of kitchen crops  NyaungU Township. He also inspected the greening work at Shwepon Hill.
 

(5) Mayor inspects agricultural and livestock breeding work in Taikkyi

YANGON, 8 Dec- Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, together with  officials of Agricultural Work Committee, inspected agricultural and livestock breeding work and regional  development tasks at City Recreational Camp in Taikkyi Township this morning. The Mayor inspected  cultivation of pulses and beans near Meethwaykyin Village. Then, he inspected the growing of toddy palms  in front of the club at Uto Golf Resort.

Yangon City Development Committee has built a 14-mile long road going through KyaIn, Uto, Tawyak and  Sabakaing. As the road and the drain were built together, farmers from nearby villages can keep water in  store and cultivate crops including summer paddy. Afterwards, the Mayor and officials met with the  headmistress, staff and students of Basic Education Primary School at Sabakaing Village and attended to  requirements. Later, they paid homage to Annada Zina Shwekyetya Pagoda within the precinct of  Zetuwady Poppayon Kyaungtaik. They also paid respects and offered alms to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijaya.  Next, they inspected the surfacing of the road with tar at Aphauktason. Head of Road and Bridge  Department U Bo Htay reported on construction of the 13,000-feet road. Mayor U Ko Lay attended to  requirements.

Information and Entertainment Committee for Observing Anniversary of Armed Forces Day meets

YANGON, 8 Dec- Information and Entertainment Committee for Observing the 56th Anniversary of Armed  Forces Day held its first meeting at Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road this afternoon. It was  attended by Chairman of the committee General Staff Officer (Grade 1) Lt-Col Maung Maung Oo of  Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare, Secretary Commanding Officer Lt-Col Ye  Myint Hlaing of Production Unit (Public Relations) and members. First, Lt-Col Maung Maung Oo made a  speech. Members of various work groups and officials presented work done and plans to be carried out.  Then, a general round of discussion followed. Later, the chairman made a concluding remark.

(6) C-in-C of Defence Services' Shield Tatmadaw Rowing Championships concludes

YANGON, 8 Dec- A ceremony to open the Year 2000 Commander-in-Chief of Defence services' Shield  Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Traditional, International and Kayak Rowing Championships was held at  the rowing training camp of Tatmadaw (Navy) at Kandawgyi this afternoon. On behalf of the  Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander of Naval Dockyard Command Commodore Paw  Tun gave an opening speech.

Also present on the occasion were Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Acting Commander of  Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Captain Tha Hsan (Navy), Captain Naval Staff Captain Kyaw Tin  Hla, Officiating Deputy Commander of Naval Dockyard Command Cmdr Han Sein, Officiating  Commandant of No 1 Defence Industry Lt-Col Myint Soe, senior military officers of the Ministry of  Defence, officers, Tatmadawmen and their families. In the final matches, South-West Command won the  championship in the Myanma Traditional Rowing Contest, Yangon Command the championship in the  International Rowing Contest and South-West Command the championship in the Kayak event. After the  championships, on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander of Naval  Dockyard Command Commodore Paw Tun and officials presented prizes to the respective winners.

Prizes presented to winners of C-in-C (Air)'s Shield Shooting Tourney

YANGON, 8 Dec- The prize presentation ceremony of Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Shield Shooting  Tournament was held at 74 Squadron, Mingaladon Headquarters Air Base, this morning. It was attended  by senior military officers, headquarters base commanders, base commanders, squadron leaders, military  officers and other ranks and invited guests. Officials presented prizes to the winners, and Chief of Staff  (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief (Air), presented the championship shield  to 74 Squadron.

National C'ship Karatedo Tourney to be held

YANGON, 8 Dec- Organized by Myanmar Karatedo Federation, Year 2000 National Championship Men and  Women Karatedo Tournament will be held on a grand scale at Aung San Gymnasium on 27 and 28  December. Those wishing to participate in the Tourney may enlist at General Secretary of MKF Staff  Officer of Sports and Physical Education Department U Soe Win (Aung San Gymnasium) not later than 20  December. Karatedo Referee Course for the Tournament will be opened at the Gymnasium on 23 and 24  December, and those who wish to attend the course may enlist at MKF by 20 December.

(7) Magway Division CCI holds annual general meeting

YANGON, 8 Dec- The annual general meeting of Magway Division Chambers of Commerce and Industry  was held at the building of CCI in Magway on 5 December morning. Present were Chairman of Magway  Division Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and members,  Vice-President of Union of  Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Aung and CEC members,  executives and entrepreneurs from 25 townships. Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and Vice-President of UMFCCI U  Win Aung explained the function of the association. Then, the Magway Division CCI was reformed with  45 members of CEC and EC.

Commander inspects development of Dawei District

YANGON, 8 Dec- Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal  Region Command Brig-Gen Aye Kyway and officials met farmers at Maung Meshaung and Hnyin Htwe  villages in Dawei Township on 2 December morning. In the afternoon, the commander inspected oil palm  plantation of Myanma Sky Link Group Ltd in Yebyu Township, construction of Kanbauk-Nabule and  Yalaitar street and repair of Bawachaung Bridge and looked into the requirements.

The next morning, the commander and party inspected building of embankment for cultivation of summer  paddy in Pyinsathimaw and Kadatkyi villages, embankment of Zalut village, repair of  Launglon-Kyauknimaw road, cold storage of International Taninthayi Fisheries Co Ltd and Yadana Theingi  cold storage factory of Fisheries Department and gave necessary instructions to officials. In the afternoon,  the commander and party inspected Launglon palm oil factory of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise in  Launglon Township and running of Mineral Refinery Plant in Kamyawkin village.

The factory manager conducted the commander round the plant. Commander Brig-Gen Aye Kyway then  inspected construction of hostel at Nurse Training School in Dawei Township people's Hospital and met  course instructors and trainees. The commander and party inspected Shwewei Thiri sports square, sports  ground and stadium. The commander met members of Taninthayi Division Agricultural Supervisory  Committee for cultivation of summer paddy in the evening.

Special Appellate hands down sentences

YANGON, 8 Dec- The Special Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court (Yangon) comprising Deputy Chief  Justice U Than Oo and Supreme Court Justices U Khin Myint and U Tun Shin, sitting at court room No 1  of the Supreme Court, this morning, passed judgements on six special civil appeal cases under Section 7 of  the Judiciary Law.

Talks on danger of tobacco held in Ahlon

YANGON, 8 Dec- Under the leadership of Ahlon Township Peace and Development Council, the talks on  danger of tobacco hailing the South-East Asian Anti-Tobacco Flame (SEAAF), co-organized by Ahlon  Township Health Department and Maternal and Child Welfare Association, was held at the town hall in  Ahlon Township this noon. Present were Chairman of Ahlon Township Peace and Development Council U  Khin Maung Shwe, Township Health Officer Dr Lay Nu Aung, Chairperson Daw Khin Mya of MCWA,  officials, teachers and students totalling about 500. Then, Township Health Officer Dr Lay Nu Aung and  writer Theikpan Hmu Tin gave talks on the danger of tobacco.

Remnant KNU member exchanges arms for peace

YANGON, 8 Dec- 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. After realizing the goodwill and endeavours of the Government, remaining armed groups  have been exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups. 2nd-Lt Ei Kaw Htoo of No 1 Company of  No 8 Battalion of No 3 Brigade of KNU armed group, together with his wife Naw Mya Than, son Saw Ye  Ko Htoo and Saw Do Wah Htoo and daughter Naw Mu Mu, exchanged arms for peace at the local  military camp in the region of Southern Command at 8 am on 2 December. Officials of the camp and local  people warmly welcomed 2nd-Lt Ei Kaw Htoo and family members and attended to their needs.

(8) Heroin seized in Tamonye, Kutkai

YANGON, 8 Dec- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police  Force, acting on information, searched cars at the entrance of Tamonye Village of Kutkai Township, Shan  State (North), on 29 November. The group nabbed Daw Yan Chi (a) Yan Shauk Woo, daughter of U Yan  Ei and Daw Kyan Chway Phein, daughter of U Kyan Si Ei of Tamonye Village together with 0.66 kilo of  heroin kept in 55 soap-boxes. Action is taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic  Substances Law.

Man and woman get imprisonment for drug trafficking

YANGON, 8 Dec- The Myitkyina District Court passed a sentence of ten years' imprisonment each on a man  and a woman for drug trafficking on 20 October this year. The case was that a combined team comprising  personnel of local intelligence unit and Myitkyina Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, on 17 August  2000, searched the house of Lajawla, Hmaw Shan Village, Hpa-kant Township, and seized 571.55 grams  of opium. On further investigation, Ma An Khwon Kawt was then arrested. The Hpa-kant Police Station  filed Lajawla, 50, son of U Lajawgar, and Ma An Khwon Kawt, daughter of U La Khwon Naw, the same  village, under Section 15/19 (A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Myitkyina  District Court heard the case and sentenced them to ten years in prison each under Section 19 (A) of  Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
 

(9) 10 TadaU Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 8 Dec- Ten members resigned from the National League for Democracy of TadaU Township,  Mandalay Division. Ten members of TadaU Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord,  resigned by sending letters of resignation to TadaU Township Multiparty Democracy General Election  Sub-commission and the party concerned on 17 November 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in  party politics of NLD.

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