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 Sunday,   24 December  2000
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  1. Myanmar Engineering Society holds annual general meeting
  2. Secretary-1 inspects of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
  3. AWB and companies sign contract on sale of farm equipment on credit
  4. Minister inspects road construction, plantations
  5. Prizes presented to crime reporters
  6. Coordination meeting on introducing a law to control illegally-earned money, property held
  7. Yangon City bustling with activities
  8. Drug traffickers sentenced
  9. 29 members resign from Ngazun Township NLD of own accord
(1) Over a hundred dams and reservoirs built without foreign technical assistance, only with  Myanmar engineers, architects and skilled workers

Myanmar Engineering Society holds annual general meeting 

YANGON, 23 Dec - The annual general meeting of Myanmar Engineering Society was held at the  International Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning, addressed by Secretary-1 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were the ministers, the deputy ministers, members of the panel of patrons of Myanmar  Engineering Society, the chairman and executive committee members of the society, wellwishers,  members of the society and guests.

The Secretary-1 said that engineers and architects play a crucial role in the efforts to enable Myanmar to  keep abreast with other nations in terms of development. MES which has mobilized them as a national  force, is making progress, and it can be regarded as a good sign for building the nation anew.

When the Tatmadaw government assumed the duties of State, Myanmar lagged behind in development  for various reasons. In addition, there was a deteriorating situation due to anarchistic riots. The nation  has been built into a modern and developed one with the strength of national forces including Myanmar  engineers and architects. In order to further strengthen national solidarity, promote friendly relations  among national races residing in the Union, ensure the thriving of business of national people and further  uplift the dynamism of the Union Spirit, the government has built such infrastructures as the Union  Highways, river-crossing bridges, ports of international standard and international airports, solely relying  on Myanmar engineers and architects.

For the development of agriculture work, the basic   economy of the nation, more than a hundred dams and   reservoirs have been built without foreign technical   assistance but only with Myanmar engineers, architects   and skilled workers. The nation can be proud of it. In the   same vein, it is found that they have systematically and   skilfully constructed modern housing complexes,   condominiums, five-star hotels, modern departmental   stores, modern banks, golf courses of international   standard, recreation parks and garden cities.

Furthermore, the government has given encouragement  to industries with the aim of promoting the manufacturing of modern machinery as well as agricultural  production; due to the strength of Myanmar engineers, industrial zones, factories and plants, mechanized  fields and industry-based production work have emerged in so short a time. Scholars and technicians  including Myanmar engineers and architects can now keep abreast with those from other nations in terms  of quality, skill, innovation and ingenuity.

The sights of development of the Union today are living proof of their brilliant feats of engineering and  architecture. A study of the current international situation shows that the momentum of advances in  technology is great beyond measure. Every nation is exploiting technological advances for their national  interests, and striving for the development of her peoples. Some big nations, having an upper hand in  terms of economy and technology and exploiting that opportunity, are attempting to control the progress  of developing nations for their liking.

Today, the Union of Myanmar, a developing nation, with the strength of national forces, is to double their  efforts to enable itself to swim with the tide of international development by keeping national interests  intact, to prevent itself from falling into the clutches of some big nations and to promote national  development. Therefore, the State Peace and Development Council, mobilizing national forces  sector wise, has given encouragement with a view to enabling them to be efficient and dynamic and strive  for national interests with full vigour. The government has seen to it that forces concerning agriculture,  industry, finance and forestry have emerged and contributed to development of national economy.

At the same time, scholars from education, health and social sectors as well as from the economic sector  have been mobilized, and encouragement is being given with the aim of enabling them to contribute to the  development of the nation and uplift of the standard of health, fitness and education standards of the  entire nation.

As engineers and architects play a pivotal role in building the nation anew and striving for economic and  social development, the government has given encouragement with the aim of mobilizing engineers and  architects as a national force and forming Myanmar Engineering Society. It is found that due to the  encouragement and assistance of the government and efforts of member engineers and architects of the  society, Myanmar Engineering Society is standing as an active and dynamic association. Today,  Myanmar Engineering Society has a membership of about 6,000. In accord with its objectives, the  society has held paper-reading sessions and seminars and arranged for publishing magazines and  publications with a view to disseminating technical know-how and sharing experiences with new  generations.

Moreover, it is encouraging to see that the association has become a full-fledged member of the ASEAN  Federation of Engineering Organization and is actively participating in its activities. It is also found that  Myanmar Engineer Association is cooperating with governmental organizations, international  organizations and others concerning trade, services and construction. In cooperation with Myanmar  Construction Entrepreneurs Association, it is opening diploma courses and providing employment  opportunities for course graduates. As these activities have contributed greatly to improvement of  standard of construction work and continuous emergence of new generations, more and more similar  activities are to be carried out. The fields of engineering and architecture are wide and profound, and  they are changing and improving with the passage of time; everybody needs to make continued efforts to  be able to keep pace with international advances in engineering and architecture. Ways and means are to  be sought to enhance the quality of individual members and the association.

Myanmar Engineer Association is made up of engineers and architects of departments and private  enterprises, and seasoned persons need to share their rich experience with new generations. Upholding  the tradition of striving for the development of the Union on self-reliance, they are to speed up their  efforts to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with others in terms of development. The  Secretary-1 expressed his wish, saying '"May the association, as a dynamic and efficient national force,  be able to make continued efforts to enable the nation to keep pace with others in the international  changing trend, to strive for development of the national economy and to contribute to improvement of  living standard of all the people.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on all to strive for the perpetuation and progress of Myanmar  Engineering Society, to make efforts to enable the nation to keep abreast with other nations in terms of  development with their collective strength, dynamic nationalistic spirit and skill and to uphold the fine  tradition of promoting national economic development on self-reliance and exhorted seasoned engineers  and architects to share their rich experience and knowledge with engineers and architects of new  generation.

The Secretary-1 accepted the donations by wellwishers. Certificates of honour were presented to the  wellwishers. The donations for the building of the Association have amounted to K 26 million and US $  5,000.

(2) Secretary-1 inspects of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image

YANGON, 23 Dec-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt,  accompanied by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and officials of the State Peace  and Development Council Office and departments, arrived at Mindhamma Hill where Lawka Chantha  Abhaya Labha Muni Image is being carved in Insein Township this evening.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy  Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge,  departmental officials, technicians and members of Mindhamma Hill Board of Trustees. The Secretary-1  paid obeisance to the Image. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and technicians reported on the  string of nine beads made of marble and other souvenirs. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions.

The Secretary-1 inspected construction works of the Image  and construction of Gandhakuti Kyaungdaw. Officials of Public  Works reported on progress of work and future tasks. He also  inspected construction of all-round construction of Mindhamma  Hill and earth work in the compound of retaining walls. He also  inspected Myanma painting and sculpture to be hung at  Gandhakutitaik and stairways. Myanmar handicraft technician  U Ohn Tin reported on artistic works and statues of lion to be  placed at archway. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions.

Secretary-1 inspects Theravada Pasarani Ordination Hall of ITBMU

YANGON, 23 Dec-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt,  accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Theravada  Pasarani Ordination Hall of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University of the Ministry of  Religious Affairs near Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) in Mayangon Township this afternoon. The  Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy  Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and departmental heads.

First, the Secretary-1 paid homage to the Buddha Image which is kept in the Ordination Hall, and  inspected preparations for merit-sharing ceremony of the Ordination Hall and the precinct of the  Ordination Hall and gave instructions to officials. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the Head  Office of the ITBMU. Later, the Secretary-1 inspected the library in the main building, the press under  construction, and small meditation halls and left necessary instructions.

An opening ceremony of the Youth Educative Training Camp for 2000, sponsored by Myanmar   Maternal and Child Welfare Association

MMCWA working actively with youth training programmes to instil youths with sense of   cherishing cultural ethics

NHC Chairman enjoins youths to live, behave with duty-consciousness, expand knowledge on  reproductive health 

YANGON, 23 Dec - An opening ceremony of the Youth Educative Training Camp for 2000, sponsored by  Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, was held at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel this  morning with an address by Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present at the opening ceremony were ministers, members of the National Health Committee,  deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads of the  Ministry of Health, Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Professor Daw  Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and CEC members, honorary patrons,  patrons of the Supervisory Committee, members of the All Myanmar Women's Affairs Work  Committee, officials of the UN agencies, Myanmar Red Cross Society, Myanmar Medical Association  and Myanmar Nurses Association, course sponsors of the camp, guests and 40 youths of states and  division. Joint Secretary of MMCWA Dr Daw Nwe Oo acted as master of ceremonies.

Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said today is a time when the Union of   Myanmar is striving for development, building a new nation   to keep abreast of the world and the government is nurturing   the youths to be brilliant all-round with efforts for   modernization of the education system, and to be imbued   with mature knowledge and experience and the spirit of   taking responsibility for community.

It is the first time that MMCWA, an NGO, has opened such   a camp to train youths to gain knowledge, act suitably in their   society, understand Myanmar social values and realize family  values and duties. He noted that the government welcomes MMCWA's efforts to open it for it has  fulfilled one of the national requirements. MMCWA is extensively working as a brilliant, reliable social  organization from the central level to the grassroots catering to health of young Myanmar women,  mothers and children, giving training on health and livelihood, providing them with their needs and seeing  to their social needs.

In addition to its endeavours in the health sector, the association is working actively in other appropriate  sectors, he said. MMCWA started its action plans for development of youths in 1998 with the  programmes to educate high school pupils on reproductive health and preservation of Myanma  traditional and cultural values, and instil in them the sense of responsibility. In 1999, the association  speeded up its education programmes and conducted domestic science training and three R's courses for  out-school youths.

This year sees the association working with the programmes for formation of youths committees in  various townships to let them organize talks among themselves in 165 townships. The Secretary-1 noted  that MMCWA is accelerating its efforts for progress of the social sector, especially for promotion of the  youths sector and improving their intellectual standard to be utilized in the national interest.

As MMCWA has achieved success in its projects adopted with proper aims and objectives, the  association duly received the 2000 ASEAN Youth Award for Community Service. Today, the  association is speeding up the momentum in endeavouring for development of youths joining international  organizations. MMCWA, he said, with the assistance of the International Planned Parenthood  Federation (IPPF), an NGOs, has myanmamized the Reproductive Health of Adolescents Module  (RHAM) in keeping with traditional and cultural traits and arranged to teach it to Myanmar youths at the  camp.

The Secretary-1 exhorted the trainee youths to try their best  for materialization of the objectives for opening the course  for  the youths to love and cherish the nation and safeguard the  race, language and religion, to act suitably to the situation in  their respective societies, to understand the gratitude of their  parents and value of their families and have the sense of  responsibility, to live and behave with duty-consciousness and  to expand knowledge on reproductive health among them. He  pointed out that the objectives for opening of the course are  vital not only for the youths but also for their families and  societies, and expressed belief that they would gain invaluable knowledge and concepts.

The training is aimed at teaching human anatomy, essence of reproductive health and other health  concepts, knowledgeable facts on behaviorism of youths, spiritual reaction, actions in response to the  situations, subjects to improve their workability, sensibility and rationality, concepts and duties on  families and societies, Myanmar customs and traditions, standard, Myanmar values and ethics and others  extensively.

He noted that the course will enable youths to share their experiences openly, cherish and value what  they should and possess matured rationality and power of thinking, and that they would then be able to  build up their lives meaningfully and securely and create their own families, future families and societies in  the same way. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged the trainees learn the subjects seriously and  attentively. Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe presented a gift in commemoration  of the opening of the Youth Educative Training Camp for 2000 to the Secretary-1. Sponsors of the  camp CEC members of MMCWA Daw Khin Swe Nyunt and Daw Htay Htay also presented  commemorative gifts to Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe. After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1  and guests viewed the documentary photos on the activities of youths in the movements organized by  MMCWA.

(3) AWB and companies sign contract on sale of farm equipment on credit 

YANGON, 23 Dec-Asia Wealth Bank and Yee Shin Co, Shwe Tun Co and Good Brothers Co Ltd signed  a contract on sale of farm equipment on credit at Olympic Tower-2 of AWB Head Office on Strand  Road in Ahlon Township this morning.

Also present were Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, ministers,  deputy ministers, officials of departments, companies and private banks, the Vice-Chairman of AWB  and members of the Board of Directors and guests.

Vice-Chairman of AWB U Aik Tun reported on the contract on sale of farm equipment under the  hire-purchase system, sale of farm equipment worth K 60 million to farmers and their repayment.  General Manager U Aik San of Yee Shin Co spoke words of thanks.

Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung and Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun reported on implementation of the  projects for development of agriculture as the base and all-round development of other sectors of  economy as well, the government's nation-building endeavours and benefits of the contract for both the  agriculture sector and the farmers. Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung  reported on banking service of AWB.

The Secretary-2 then gave instructions. Managing Director U Aung Zaw Naing of AWB reported on  monetary matters of the bank.  Vice-Chairman of AWB U Aik Tun, U Aik Yi of Yee Shin Co, U Sai  Kyaw Hla of Shwe Tun Co and U Hla Oo of Good Brothers Co Ltd signed the contract and exchanged  documents.

The Secretary-2 then inspected the computer room of AWB Head Office and farm equipment of the  companies. AWB is running its banking services with its 38 branches under the supervision of the  Central Bank of Myanmar and money deposited at the AWB is over K 146 billion.

Secretary-2 attends Christmas entertainment programme and dinner

YANGON, 23 Dec- The Christmas entertainment programme and dinner, organized by Youth Apostolate  (Yangon), was held at Mingala Hall of the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel at 6.30 p.m. today, with an address  by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo. Also present on the  occasion were ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, department heads of the Ministry of  Religious Affairs, diplomats of foreign missions, Archbishop Gabriel Mahn Gaby and members, Youth  Chaplain Father Edwin David and members and friends of various religions. Minister for Religious  Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of  Religious Affairs Department gave speeches. Then, State Peace and Development Council Secretary-2  Lt-Gen Tin Oo extended greetings.

The Secretary-2 said that although all people in the world have different religions, customs and  ceremonies, the essence of every religion is sympathy. All people have freedom of faith based on loving  kindness, and they have rights to preserve religious teachings and custom, he said.

The Secretary-2 added that every religion is full of loving kindness, compassion and sympathy and  arouses spirit to help each other in unity. The Secretary-2 said that the government has been  safeguarding freedom of religion, and the people of all faiths have to prevent destructive acts from  spreading in the country.

He said ignoring the true conditions in the country, some external organizations are spreading fabricated  news of separation of races and oppression of religion. They are deliberately breaking up the  consolidated Union, he said.

The Secretary-2 spoke at length on the government's endeavours, development of border areas and  national races. He urged Christian faiths to participate in nation-building endeavours for the interest of the  people. Afterwards, the Christmas entertainment programmes were presented. Then, the Secretary-2  and party and guests were served with Christmas dinner. Archbishop Gabriel Mahn Gaby and Youth  Chaplain Father Edwin David blessed gathering.

(4) Minister inspects road construction, plantations

YANGON, 23 Dec-Accompanied by directors-general of departments, Minister for Progress of Border  Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt inspected extension of  Kyakanhsu-Ngahsudaung Section and plantations of departments in Kyakanhsu Village, Hlegu  Township this afternoon. At the briefing hall, officials reported on progress of work, work being done  and future tasks, establishment of breeding and agriculture special zone, to the minister who gave  necessary instructions. Then, the minister and party inspected plantations of departments under the  ministry, road section, establishment of No 3 Special Zone and construction of road which links to the  zone and gave instructions to officials. Chilli, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, gourd, lettuce and others are  grown in the plantations.

Minister inspects Intagaw Industrial Zone

YANGON, 23 Dec-Minister for Indusrty-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by Deputy Minister  Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and officials, inspected Intagaw Industrial Zone in Bago Division this morning.  At the briefing hall, the minister heard reports presented by Director-General U Khin Maung of  Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning, Managing Director U Ye Tun of Myanma Industrial  Construction, Managing Director U Than Tun of Myanma Agricultural Machinary Industries and officials.  Then, he inspected the zone and gave necessary instructions.

(5)  Prizes presented to crime reporters

YANGON, 23 Dec-A ceremony to present prizes to crime reporters who are contributing to the Hmugin  (crime) journal published by Crime Reduction and Educative Information Committee of the Ministry of  Home Affairs was held at Karawaik Palace, here, at 7 p.m. today.

Present were Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung,  Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, Managing Director U Tin Kha of  News and Periodicals Enterprise, departmental heads, members of Crime Reduction and Educative  Information Committee, the chief editor of the Hmugin (crime) journal and members of the board of  editors, crime reporters and guests. Executive Editor of Crime Journal Film Director Maung Yin Kyaw  explained the purpose of the prize presentation. The Minister lauded the reporters. Minister Col Tin  Hlaing, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and Police Maj-Gen Soe Win presented prizes  to ten outstanding crime reporters. Dinner was then hosted.

Minister inspects factories in Ayeyawady Division

YANGON, 23 Dec- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Deputy Commander of  South-West Command Brig-Gen Tint Swe and officials, inspected Pathein Glass Factory yesterday  morning. At 9.30 am, the minister arrived at 200-ton Pulp Factory Project (Thabaung) in Hlegyitet area  of Thabaung Township. The minister heard reports on the project and gave necessary instructions.

The Ministry of Industry-1 is implementing 50-ton Paper Mill Projects, 60-ton Newsprint Factory  Projects and 200-ton Pulp Factory Projects with a view to ensuring manufacturing of import substitute  products. Afterwards, the minister met local people and gave instructions on opportunities of job  vacancy in implementing the project for local people and attended to their needs.

The minister then inspected thriving trees which are on the first phase 850 acres for the 200-ton Pulp  Factory of Kyaukchaunggyi forest reserve. Deputy Director-General U Shwe Kyaw of Forest  Department reported to the minister on planting, conservation and cutting of trees in the forest reserve in  Pathein Township. The minister said 2,000 acres of tree plantation should be grown a year instead of  1,000 acres, then, 10,000 acres of plantation must be extended and the Ministry of Industry-1 and the  Forest Department are to cooperate conservation of thriving trees and take measures for fire prevention.

(6) Coordination meeting on introducing a law to control illegally-earned money, property held

YANGON, 23 Dec-Coordination meeting on introducing a law to control illegally-earned money and  property was held at the meeting hall of the Police Maj-Gen's Office, Ministry of Home Affairs,  yesterday. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung made a speech. He said, the  law has been at the fourth draft now for it is being drawn in collaboration with scholars from  Attorney-General's Office in accord with one of the clauses on control of money laundering which is a  part of 1988 United Nations Convention on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

At first we had to face narcotic drugs problem only. Relations with foreign countries are increasing as  Myanmar has joined ASEAN and practised market economy system. Transnational and organized  crimes have increased in the world. Although, we have not faced such crimes at present, the law needs  to be extensive in case they break out in the country in future. Therefore, Secretary-1 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt directed the officials to draw a draft at the Special  Meeting of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control held in May 2000, he said.

Also present at the meeting were Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Justice U Tun Shin of  Supreme Court, Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, officials of Supreme Court, Attorney-General's Office,  General Administration Department, Bureau of Special Investigation, Prisons Department, Customs  Department, Internal Revenue Department, Land Record and Settlement Department, Central Bank of  Myanmar and Myanmar Police Force Head Quarters.

(7) Yangon City bustling with activities

YANGON, 23 Dec- Members of the Sangha and people were seen bustling at pagodas, parks and  recreation centres and buyers at department stores, plazas, markets and stores in Yangon today.  Devotees paid obeisance to Shwedagon Pagoda and offered flowers, water, lights and donations to the  pagoda. Similarly, Sule and Botahtaung Kyaikdaeup Pagodas were crowded with members of the  Sangha and pilgrims. Likewise, People's Park and People's Square, Yangon Zoological Gardens,  Thakayta Amusement Park, Myakyuntha Amusement Park and Kandawmingala Park were teemed with  holiday-makers.

(8)  Drug traffickers sentenced

YANGON, 23 Dec- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Lashio Special  Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, searched the bus with number plate 2Ka/1228 at the branch of  Tangyan Road in Lashio Township at 9.10 am on 23 July. The authorities seized the opium oil cake  weighing 8.2 grams in the purse, 12 packets of opium weighing 20,994 kilos and seven packets of  opium oil cakes weighing 571.6 grams in the paper box of passenger Ma Hu Kyein Phaw, 41, daughter  of U Gun Hlo of Ward 5 in Lashio Township. Lashio Police Station-1 filed Ma Hu Kyein Phaw under  the Sections 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. On 21 November, Lashio  District Court sentenced Ma Hu Kyein Phaw to 12 years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A).

(9)  29 members resign from Ngazun Township NLD of own accord

YANGON, 23 Dec- Twenty-nine members resigned of their own accord from the National League for  Democracy of Ngazun Township, Mandalay Division. Twenty-nine members of Ngazun Township  NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ngazun  Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 11 June  2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

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