( 1 ) Secretary-1 attends ceremony to lay
cornerstones of Sein Yadana Sankyaung and Shanlay Sasana Beikman of Shweminwun Sasana
Yeiktha (Bago)
Yangon, 4 Feb-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Committee Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt attended ceremony to lay cornerstone of Sein Yadana Sankyaung and Shanlay Sasana
Beik-man of Shweminwun Sasana Yeiktha (Bago) in Sarthange Village in Bago Township, Bago
Division this morning.
The Secretary-1 presented a nine-gem casket to Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Shweminwun
Sasana Yeiktha Maha Kammahtanacariya Bhaddanta Sobhana. The Sayadaw presented the casket
to the Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 laid the casket at the designated place. The
Secretary-1 and ministers laid the foundation. The Secretary-1 laid the stone
inscription and sprinkled scented water on it.
 A ceremony to lay cornerstone of Yadana
Sankyaung was held The Secretary-1 presented a nine-gem casket to Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Sobhana. The Sayadaw presented the casket to the Secretary-1.
The Secretary-1 laid the casket at the respective place. The Secretary-1and ministers
laid the foundation. The Secretary-1 laid the stone inscription and sprinkled scented
water on it. The Secretary-1 then performed rituals of golden and silver showers.
 The second cash donation ceremony was then
held. The congregation received the Eight Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhana. The
Secretary-1 and the ministers and party presented offertories to the members of the
Sangha. Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye presented K 100,000 for lake, tube well and water
purifier, PMG Co K 10 million, Great Super Happiness Co Ltd K 5 million for the Sasana
drum and U Khin Maung Hla-Daw Khin Kyi Htay K 3.3 million for water tank, road and bridge.
The Secretary-1 accepted the donations. Wellwishers presented K 42,530,440 to the
commander and the ministers. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhana delivered a sermon, followed by
sharing of merits. The Secretary-1 and party visited the Sasana Yeiktha.
Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centre of No
2 BEHS in Bago
 Yangon, 4 Feb-A ceremony to open the
multimedia teaching centre of No 2 Basic Education High School in Bago Township was held
at the school this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Headmaster U Kyaw Aye and Chairman of the school board of trustees U Kyin Wun
formally opened the centre. Next, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the
centre.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the electronic media room, the
projected media room, the computer-aided instruction room, the reading corner, the
electronic media room, the domestic science room, the art studio, and watched the skill
demonstration of the students.
Then, the ceremony to mark the opening of the multimedia teaching centre was held at
the hall of the school. First, students performed dances. Later, the headmast er reported
on tasks carried out for the opening of the centre. Vice-Chairman of the school board of
trustees U Soe Myint reported on endeavours for the opening of the centre. The Secretary-1
presented video and cassette tapes to the headmaster.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and the commander accepted donations for the school K3.24
millionby wellwishers. In his speech, the Secretary-1 thanked local
authorities, wellwishers and members of the school board of trustees for their generous
contribution towards the opening of the multimedia teaching centre of No 2 Basic Education
High School in Bago. Success has been achieved to a considerable extent in implementing
education promotion programmes, and it can be attributed to the participation of the
people.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party, together with members of the school
board of trustees, teachers and students, had photos taken.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects
development and cultural tasks in Bago
Yangon, 4 Feb - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt, together with the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office and heads of department, attended the cornerstone-laying
ceremony of Sein Yadana Sankyaung and Shanlay Maha Sasana Beikmandawgyi and the second
donation ceremony at Sarthange Village, Thayagon Village-tract, Bago Township, Bago
Division, this morning.
 
The Secretary-1 laid cornerstones for the construction of Sein Yadana Sankyaung and
Shanlay Maha Sasana Beikmandawgyi and accepted donations. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and
party, accompanied by the commander, went to Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Bago.
The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the pagoda and inspected the condition of the
pagoda. Then, the Secretary-1 met with scholars and members of the pagoda board of
trustees and gave instructions.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Dhamma Linkara Monastery in Bago. They
paid homage and offered alms to Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Visuddha
Dhammalinkara Sayadaw. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party attended the opening ceremony
of No 2 Basic Education High School in Bago.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party attended the donation ceremony for construction of
prayer halls of Seinthalyaung Buddha Image and accepted the donations. Deputy
Superintending Engineer of Special Building Construction Project Group-5 U Kyi Tun
reported on progress of construction work of the prayer halls. Division Commissioner of
Bago Division General Administration Department U Chit Maung explained matters related to
donations and use of funds.
 The Secretary-1 gave instructions. The
Secretary-1 and party accepted K 6,597,870 for all-round renovation of Seinthalyaung
Buddha Image by wellwishers.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of Seinthalyaung Tazaung. The
Secretary-1 and party went to Kanbawzathadi Palace of King Bayintnaung. Minister for
Culture U Win Sein reported on excavation and reconstruction of the palace, Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Kyi Tun on construction of the palace, Director-General of
Archaeology Department U Nyunt Han on excavation of the palace and greening and Myanmar
Historian Dr Khin Maung Nyunt and History Professor U Kyaw Win on historical data.
The Secretary-1 said construction of Bamayathana Throne hall of King Bayintnaung's
Kanbawzathadi Palace has now completed and Myenanpyatthat is near completion. He said it
will become a tourist attraction place and gave instructions on completion of the tasks
for greening of its environs. The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of
Myenanpyatthat. They arrived back here in the evening.
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( 3 ) Secretary-2 inspects
agriculture and livestock breeding work, Flower Fair, Horticulture Show
 Yangon, 4 Feb-Secretary-2 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo this morning inspected agriculture and
livestock breeding work of local regiment in Mingaladon Township, Flower Fair and
Horticulture Show and gave instructions.
First, the Secretary-2 accompanied by Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office inspected production of plastic pipes of local
regiment in Mingaladon and left instructions on worksite safety this morning. Then, the
Secretary-2 and party inspected fish breeding and raising of pigs of the regiment. There
the Secretary-2 inspected thriving of vegetable plantations and gave instructions to the
officials.
The Secretary-2 and party proceeded to the Flower Fair of Myanma Agriculture Service
being exhibited at Mingaladon Park and inspected the booths of flowers and gave
instructions. Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party inspected ninth Horticulture Show of
Yangon City Development Committee being shown at Mindhamma Ground, corner of Mindhamma
Street and Tawwin Street, Mayangon Township, where they were welcomed and conducted round
the show by Head of Parks and Playgrounds Department U Nyunt Pe and officials.
Secretary-2 presents prizes to winners of 12th Disabled Sports
Meets
 Yangon, 4 Feb-Secretary-2 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended the 12th Disabled Sports Meets
sponsored by Myanmar Disabled Sports Federation at Aung San Stadium this morning.
Also present were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint, and officials of sports federations, guests and teams.
Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
delivered a speech. Athletes took sport oaths and the events began.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo presented prizes to first, second and third prize winners of
the track event. Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, President of Myanmar Disabled Sports
Federation Director of Resettlement of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen Aung Thein,
Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and Patron of
Myanmar Women's Sports Federation Daw Khin Myo Oo also presented prizes to first, second
and third prize winners.
Secretary-2 visits fluorescent lamp factory
 Yangon, 4 Feb - The government is giving
encouragement and assistance to investors with a view to ensuring the successful running
of their businesses; it is also necessary to manufacture fluorescent lamps of high quality
and sell them at reasonable prices; efforts are to be made to put them on the market not
only in the nation but also abroad; research on manufacturing fluorescent lamps with the
use of raw materials readily available in the nation, is to be carried out, instructed
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo while inspecting
progress of construction work of the fluorescent lamp factory of Royal Green Manufacturing
Ltd in Shwepyitha Industrial Zone-3, Shwepyitha Township, this morning.
The Secretary-2 also called on officials to attach great importance to worksite safety
and welfare work for employees. The officials of the factory reported on progress of work,
and Managing Director U Sein Wan reported on salient points of the factory. Construction
of the factory began on 14 July 2000, and over 90 per cent of installation of machinery
has been completed. Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi reported on supply of liquefied
gas and Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin on arrangements to ensure the smooth
manufacturing of fluorescent lamps. Royal Green Manufacturing Ltd will soon manufacture
and distribute fluorescent lamps of international quality.
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( 4 ) U Myo
Myint appointed as Ambassador to Thailand
Yangon, 4 Feb- The Chairman of the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
of the Union of Myanmar has appointed U Myo Myint, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Singapore, as Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the King of Thainland.
Chinese delegation concludes visit
Yangon, 4 Feb- The visiting Chinese delegation led by Mr Xu Dunxin, Member of the
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and
Vice-Chairman of the NPC Foreign Affairs Committee, left here by air this afternoon.
The delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Deputy Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Chinese Ambassador Mr Liang Dong and embassy staff and
officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Chinese delegation this morning visited
Thanlyin Bridge and had documentary photo taken in front of the monument of the bridge in
commemoration of the Chinese-Myanmar friendly relationship.
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( 5 ) Minister inspects construction of dams in Bago Division
Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied
by officials, inspected Gamon Dam being built on Gamon Creek 12 miles east of Gyobingauk,
Bago Division (West), yesterday morning. Director U Tin Maung Ohn of Irrigation Department
reported on the site chosen for construction of the dam, water storage and supply.
Director-General U Kyaw San Win of Irrigation Department and directors reported on
geological conditions and design of the dam. The minister then inspected the site for the
dam and sample stone and sand from surrounding areas of the dam. Afterwards, the minister
arrived at Bawbin Dam Project being built by Construction-2 of Irrigation Department. They
inspected construction of the conduit and the main embankment.
In the briefing hall of Bawbin Dam project, the director of Construction-2 of
Irrigation Department reported on construction of the main dam and 27 embankments on
Thayet Creek near Thakhutbin Village, Gyobingauk Township, the new dam under construction
on Bawbin Creek in Bawbin Village of Zigon Township and arrangements to connect the main
dam and the supporting dam. Director-General U Kyaw San Win and officials also reported on
construction of new dams and preliminary survey. Then, the minister inspected construction
of the main dam, the supporting dam and the conduit. In the evening, the minister went to
the site of Minhla Dam to be built in Okpo Township. The minister inspected condition for
construction of the dam and the creek and availability of water, and gave instructions on
timely completion of construction tasks, regional development and irrigation of multiple
cropping areas.
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( 6 ) Minister inspects Distillery Factory,
Paper Mill
Yangon, 4 Feb-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by officials,
arrived at No 3 Distillery of Myanma Foodstuff Industries in Bilin, Mon State, yesterday,
and inspected production process of the factory. The minister also inspected
66,000-gallon-capacity distillery tanks, storage of materials, packing of bottles and fire
prevention measures. In the briefing hall, the minister met the factory manager and
officials and gave instructions on policies of the ministry to be followed and efforts to
be made for exceeding the production target in 2000-2001 fiscal year.
In the afternoon, the minister proceeded to No 1 Paper Mill of Myanma Paper and
Chemical Industries in Sittoung, Kyaikto Township. The minister inspected transport of
bamboo from bamboo raft in Sittoung River. The minister also inspected Sittoung river
water pumping in Mokkamowt Village one mile from the paper mill, arrangements for water
supply to the mill and power station. After that, the minister inspected major repair of
No 2 Boiler at the Water, Steam and Power Plant. At the hall of the plant, the minister
met officials of the plant and left necessary instructions.
Minister donates TV sets to BEHSs in Kyaukse
Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials, arrived at Kyaukse Basic Education High
School Nos 1 and 2 February morning. At the school, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun and wife Daw Myint Myint Ko presented two 21" TV sets each to Kyaukse BEHS No 1
and No 2 and Singaing BEHS. Then, the minister and wife and the deputy minister presented
prizes to outstanding students in the 1999-2000 matriculation examination. The minister
and party inspected Myogyi-Ywangan section of Hanmyintmo-Myogyi-Ywangan-Aungban-Taunggyi
Road. In Ywangan, the minister and the deputy minister gave instructions on repair of
Myogyi-Ywangan section to officials.
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( 7 ) Minister inspects health care activities in Mon State
Yangon, 4 Feb-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein accompanied by officials
yesterday inspected hospitals and health care activities in Mon State. First, the minister
inspected operation theatre, maternity wards and child care ward at Mon State General
Hospital and attended to the needs.
The minister was conducted round the hospital by Acting Medical Superintendent
Specialist Dr Tin Oo and officials. Then, he inspected intensive care unit for cardiac
complaint. Giving instructions, the minister said modern medical equipment has been
installed at hospitals in states and divisions under Special Four-Year Plan for National
Education Promotion (Health) Programme. The equipment needs to be used not only in giving
medical treatment but also in teaching. New generation house surgeons need training for
enabling them to use the equipment skillfully.
Afterwards, he proceeded to Mon State Nursing and Midwifery Training School. Principal
Daw Cho Cho Mar and officials reported to the minister on academic matters. The minister
left necessary instructions. Next, the minister proceeded to Thaton Township Hospital
where he inspected operation theatre, maternity ward, in-patient wards and laboratory. He
gave instructions on cleanliness of the hospital and the need for employees to make
efforts to become trustworthy ones and attended to the needs. Afterwards, the minister
inspected Township Hospital in Bilin. Then, he met with health employees and officials of
social organizations. He attended to the needs for health care tasks.
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) Minister inspects hotel projects
Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and officials, inspected Emerald Rose Garden Hotel project
on upper Pansodan Street in Mingala Taungnyunt Township this morning.
The minister and party were welcomed there by the Managing Director of Emerald Rose
Garden Hotel, Consultants Col Aung Koe (Retd) and U Soe Nyunt, Project Chief Engineer Mr
Danilo Hernandez and officials. Officials reported on tasks related to the project. Then,
the minister and party inspected Shangri-La Hotel project. The Shangri-La project includes
condominium apartment, hotel and business centre.
Minister for Culture tours India
 
Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Culture U Win Sein and party together with liaison officer
Mr Amarmudee of Cultural Department of India and Project Manager Mr Surendra Sarvey of
Maha Shatra Tourism Development Centre went to Ajanta Caves on 29 January. The minister
and party were welcomed by officials of Ajanta Caves Management Centre of Archaeology
Department of India. In the afternoon, the minister and party visited Hindu Temple built
in AD 12 in Anwa Village. On 30 January, the minister and party visited Alora Ancient
Stone Cave. The minister and party Dollatabad Fort, the best one in Mogul Empire. It was
built in AD 12 and moved to Delhi in AD 1327. The minister and party left Aurangabad for
Mumbai and spent the night at Regent Hotel. On 31 January, the minister and party went to
Bodh Gaya. They spent the night at Bodh Gaya Ashoka Hotel. On 1 February, the minister and
party paid respects to Sayadaw Unnaninda and presented offertories to the Sayadaw. The
minister visited seven sacred religious sites. He also visited the stone inscription. The
minister and party visited Buddha images and Vishnu Shanhthi Temple at the top of Rajgaha
ancient city and observed garden of physician Jiwaka and renovation of his house. The
minister and party visited at Nalanda University. The minister and party arrived here on 2
February.
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) Finishing touches put to Lawka Chntha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
Yangon, 4 Feb-Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image kept on Mindhamma Hill in Insein
Township was being thronged with members of the Sangha, nuns and laity from morning to
evening today. Stone sculpture Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Taw Taw and sons put
finishing touches to the Image from 7 am to evening. Engineers and workers of Construction
Project Special Group-2 of Public Works of the Ministry of Construction also carried out
construction work of Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi in which the Image is kept, southern and
northern stairways and retaining walls of the Hill. Similarly, Myanmar handicraft
technicians U Ohn Tin and U Hla Kyu and their parties continued carrying out decoration
work for the stairways. Wut associations took turns to recite religious verses from 7 am
to 10 pm. In memory of the late Lt-Gen Sein Aung (Retd), U Ko Ko Htoo-Daw Sanda Aung and
family donated K 500,000 for all-round construction of the Hill to Director-General of
Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, and Commander of Taninthayi Naval Region
Command Commodore Soe Myint and wife Daw Nyunt Nyunt K 50,000 to member of Pagoda Board of
Trustees U Shein Aung Bo. Bookshops of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry
of Information are selling books on knowledge. The donations by the public from 5 August
2000 to date have amounted to K 138,264,972.
Minister inspects paddy purchase depots, warehouses
Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, accompanied by officials of
Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, arrived at Bago Division (East) MAPT Manager Office
this morning. The minister met officials and gave necessary instructions. Then, the
minister and party inspected the site for Cargo Check Point in Moppalin. In the afternoon,
the minister and party inspected Htanawkyun Paddy Purchase Depot and Cargo Check Point in
Waw Township. The minister also inspected duty and functions of Kyaikhla Paddy Purchase
Depot, Myoma Warehouses, No 147 Rice Mill in Waw. At Phaya Thonzu Paddy Purchase Depot in
Bago, the minister gave instructions.
Commander inspects agricultural and livestock breeding work in
Yangon North District
Yangon, 4 Feb - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected
agricultural matters and regional development tasks in Yangon North District this
afternoon. At Taing Myan Kyaw Poultry Farm run by national entrepreneurs in the special
vegetable production and poultry farming zone-1 of Yangon Division, the commander
inspected the raising of 10,000 hens for eggs by battery cage system and vegetable patches
by the side of the farm. In Hmawby Hsan Hall, the commander said that arrangements have
been made to channel water from Ngamoeyeik Dam into the zone for the vegetable patches,
and drains in the zone have now been filled with water; the special supervisory committee
is providing all-round assistance for national entrepreneurs who are engaged in
agricultural and livestock breeding work, so they need to carry out their work
energetically; they also need to do agricultural and livestock breeding work on the plots
allotted to them; requirements, if any, will be fulfilled.
Then, members of the special zone supervisory committee reported on completion of
agricultural work, the condition of poultry farming, completion of building of the
36.16-mile-long earth road and the surfacing of the 8-mile-long road with laterite, the
digging of the 57.32-mile-long drain, installation of 15.8-mile-long 11-KV power line and
35-mile-long 440 KV power line, the sinking of artisan wells and the use of water pumps,
and entrepreneurs on agricultural and livestock breeding work. The commander attended to
their requirements.
Then, the commander inspected vegetable patches, the building of roads and installation
of power lines in the zone. In the zone-1, vegetables have so far been grown on 1,664
acres of land and poultry farming has been carried out by five units. Superintending
Engineer of Yangon Division Public Works U Soe Nyunt reported on the finding of the axis
for the 45-mile-long road which will link villages on the western side of Bago Yoma in
Hlegu, Hmawby and Taikkyi Townships in Yangon North District. The commander attended to
machinery requirements.
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