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Subject: THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR  (Sunday, 28 Nov 1998)

THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR  (Sunday, 28 Nov 1998)
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(1)  State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
	sends felicitations to Republic of Albania
(2)  Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark completion of cooperation programme
	between Myanmar and Association Medicale Franco-Asiatique (AMFA)   
(3)  Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital opened 
(4)  New Traditional Medicine Hospital (50-bed) opened in Mandalay
(5)  Institute of Nursing opened in Mandalay
(6)  More primate fossils discovered from Pandaung
(7)  Secretary-2 meets owners of brokerages
(8)  Boosting production of meat and fish discussed
(9)  American Vision Optical Clinic, Optical Shop, Win Light Modern Cinema
opened 	in Mandalay
(10) Secretary-2 receives Mayor of Uiwang
(11) Minister meets Chinese delegation
(12) Buthidaung Township NLD dissolved

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(1)  State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
	sends felicitations to Republic of Albania


YANGON, 29 Nov-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Mr Rexhep Meidani, President of the Republic
of Albania, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Liberation Day of the
Republic of Albanian which falls on 29 November 1998.

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(2)  Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark completion of cooperation programme
	between Myanmar and Association Medicale Franco-Asiatique (AMFA)

YANGON, 28 NOV -A ceremony to mark the completion of cooperation programme
between the Government of the Union of Myanmar and Association Medicale
Franco-Asiatique (AMFA) of France was held at Mandalay General Hospital in
Chanayethasan Township in Mandalay at 7.30 am today, attended by Chairman of
National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Present also were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj Gen Ye Myint,
Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi
Aung, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj Gen Saw Lwin Minister for Education
U Than Aung, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win, Minister for Health Maj-
Gen Ket Sein, Minister for Religious Affairs Maj Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,
Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Deputy Minister for
Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Chief
of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, heads of
department, Ambassador of France to Myanmar Mr Bernard pottier, Chairman of
AMFA Professor Alain Patel and members, members of Division, District and
Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, directors-
general, medical superintendents, physicians, MS of Mandalay General Hospital,
doctors and nurses, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association,
Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire Brigade. students and guests. 

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(3)  Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital opened

YANGON, 28 NOV- A ceremony to open Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital of the
Health Department under the Ministry of Health was held at the hospital in
Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, this morning, with an opening address by
Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. 
Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the ministers and deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air),
heads of departments, Mayor of Mandalay, the Ambassador of France, AMFA
chairman and members, members of Division, District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, division-, district- and township-level officials,
directors general of the departments under the Ministry of Health and
officials, medical superintendents, professors, specialists, medical
superintendent of the Mandalay 300-bed Teaching Hospital and staff, members of
Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire
Brigades, students and guests.

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(4)  New Traditional Medicine Hospital (50-bed) opened in Mandalay

YANGON, 28 NOV-A ceremony to open a new Traditional Medicine Hospital 50 -bed)
was held in Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay, this morning, with an address by
Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. 
Present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint the
ministers, the deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), the Mandalay Mayor,
departmental officials, members of Division, District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, officials, the directors-general of departments under
the Ministry of Health, the medical superintendents, specialists and the
principal of Mandalay Traditional Medicine Institute, .trainees, traditional
medicine practitioners, members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades members and guests. 

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(5)  Institute of Nursing opened in Mandalay

YANGON, 28 NOV A Ceremony to inaugurate the Institute of Nursing (Mandalay)
under the Medical Science Department of the Ministry of Health was held at the
institute in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, this morning. Chairman of
National Health Comrnittee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt addressed the ceremony.

Also present were member Of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Maj Gen Ye Myint,
ministers, deputy ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), Mayor of Mandalay,
department heads, members of Division, District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, division, district and township level departmental
officials, directors-general and officials of the departments under the
Ministry of Health, medical superintendents, physicians, specialists, Rector
of the Institute of Nursing (Mandalay) and faculty members, trainees members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary
Fire Brigades, students and specially invited guests Maj-Gen Ye Myint and
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Kei Sein formally inaugurated the institute. Lt-
Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the plaque of the institute. 
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(6)  More primate fossils discovered from Pandaung

 
YANGON, 28 NOV - Myanmar-Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team comprising
geologists with the Primate Research Institute, Kyoto, Japan, today met the
Press at the Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road this morning. 
Head of Department of the Office of Strategic Studies Col Than Tun gave a
presentation on the additional finds of Pondaung primate fossils.

The Fossil Exploration and Research Project of the Pondaung Region was
initiated by the Office of Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defence, with
the participation of geologists of the Ministry of Education, and the project
work commenced in March 1997. The first exploration of the fossil expedition
team yielded primate fossils as well as a variety of other fossilized remains.

Information regarding the primate fossils found in the Pondaung region of
Myanmar was duly announced and made public so that international scholars in
the field would have the opportunity to study these finds. As a result,
scholars from the United States of America, France and Japan arrived in
Myanmar and studied the fossils found, and pursued further research based on
them. At the time, scholars from the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto
University, Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara and Assistant Professor Masanaru
Takai carried out studies on these primate and other fossils at the National
Museum from 19 to 25 April, 1998 and coordinated arrangements with the
authorities concerned for permission to go on field survey and study
expedition in the Pondaung region later, at a time convenient for both sides.

Accordingly, Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara, Assistant Professor Masanaru Takai
and Mr Takehisa Tsubamoto arrived Yangon on 1 November 1998. They then
embarked on a field research in collaboration with the Pondaung Fossil
Expedition Team. The Joint Myanmar-Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team
arrived in Bahin village in Myaing Township via NyaungU, and Pakokku on 5
November, and began joint explorations on 6 November. They proceeded to the
site now known as the Primate Resort where the primate fossil Amphipithecus
bahinensis had been discovered. They took records and began exploration work.
At about 0800 hours, additional primate fossils were found in the same
vicinity where the Amphipithecus bahinensis had first been found.

The combined team set up camp in Bahin village and conducted field work till
11 November. On 12 November they moved camp to Magyeekan village and from this
base carried on further explorations. Then at 1655 hours on 14 November, they
again discovered a primate jaw together with molars from Taungnee Kyit Chaung
which lies approximately six furlongs west of Pan Kan village. The primate
fossils discovered were found to be primate fossil Pondaungia cotteri and that
they constituted part of the upper jaw.
They are thus highly significant and vital finds for development of further
research. 
The Joint Expedition Team again moved their base camp from Magyeekan village
to Mogaung village and continued their explorations. On 20 November they left
Mogaung village and arrived back in Yangon on 22 November. The Joint Myanmar-
Japan Pondaung Fossil Expedition Team discovered not only fossils of the
anthropoid primate but also specimens of fossilized species of pig,
rhinoceros, tortoise, crocodile and other animals. Joint research will be
continued and the findings will be made know internationally through the
publication of research papers, books and through other media. Afterwards,
Professor Dr Nobuo Shigehara and Assistant Professor Masanaru Takai also spoke
about the new finds.

Col Than Tun replied to the journalists' questions. 
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(7)  Secretary-2 meets owners of brokerages

YANGON, 28 NOV - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Tin Oo, together with Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Brig-Gen
Lun Maung, Vice Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and officials, met owners of brokerages at the
building of OK Rice Trading Bayintnaung Brokerages this afternoon.

Lt-Gen Tin Oo said the aim of their tour was to observe trading being done at
Bayintnaung Brokerages and business development and to meet owners of
brokerages.

Brig-Gen Lun Maung explained matters related to establishment of Bayintnaung
Brokerages and assistance provided by the Government to enable private
entrepreneurs to extend their business.

Chairman of Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association U Nyein, Secretary U Aung
Than Oo, Chairman of Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers Association U Than Oo and
owners of the brokerages explained matters pertaining to supply and
distribution of rice, edible oil, chilies, onions and
potatoes in Yangon, local distribution and export and measures which should be
taken to ensure the correct and smooth flow of commodities in trading various
kinds of crops.
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(8)  Boosting production of meat and fish discussed


YANGON, 28 Nov-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Tin Oo met fisheries entrepreneurs at the Fisheries Department this morning
and discussed boosting production of meat and fish.

Present were Minister for Livestock and Breeding Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein,
Ministers at the Office of the Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung and Lt-Gen
Tin Ngwe, Chief of
Staff (Navy) Captain Kyi Min, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy
Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, Vice Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Officer on Special Duty at the
Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Than Tint, officials
of the Ministry of Livestock and Breeding, fisheries entrepreneurs and guests.
The Secretary-2 said Myanmar is rich in marine resources and individuals or
organizations are engaged in the work at fisheries and lakes in the country
and alone the coastline. 

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(9)  American Vision Optical Clinic, Optical Shop, Win Light Modern Cinema
opened 	in Mandalay

YANGON, 28 NOV - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt attended the opening ceremony of American Vision Optical Clinic and
Optical Shop and the inauguration ceremony of Win Light Modern Cinema in
Mandalay yesterday. 
He was accompanied by Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San, Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin, Minister for Education U Than Aung, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Sein
Win, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein. Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-
Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races
and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung,
Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, departmental heads and officials.

They flew to Mandalay yesterday afternoon. On arrival there, the Secretary-1
and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen
Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Deputy
Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo,Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, military and
civil officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
and family member.

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(10) Secretary-2 receives Mayor of Uiwang

YANGON, 28 Nov-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Tin Oo received Mayor of Uiwang, Republic of Korea, Mr Kang Sang Sup and party
who called at the hall of the Ministry of Defence at 1 pm today.
Present at the call were Minister for National Planning and Economic
Development U Soe Tha, Minister at the Office of Chairman of the State Peace
and Development Council Brig-Gen Maung Maung, Minister at the Office of Prime
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Vice Quartermaster-General Brig Gen Kyaw Win,
Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Vice-Chairman of
Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and official. 
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(11) Minister meets Chinese delegation

YANGON, 28 NOV- Minister for Mines Brig Gen Ohn Myint met Vice Secretary-
General Yu Fengsheng and party of Liaoning Jin Di Construction Consortium Co
Ltd of the People's Republic of China who called at his office yesterday. They
are here in connection with the work to search for old and cooper in Hsinbo,
Nam-ki-sam and Bhamo Myothit regions, upper Myanmar.

Also present at the call were Deputy Minister U Myint Thein and officials. 


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(12) Buthidaung Township NLD dissolved


YANGON, 22 NOV- Four Executive Committee members including Chairman U Chit
Maung (a) Arab Hussein of Buthidaung Township National League for Democracy,
Rakhine State, have tendered their resignations and dissolved the Township NLD
out of their own volition on 22 November 1998.

Buthidaung Township NLD, Rakhine State, was first formed on 17 November 1988
with 17 EC| members but the number was reduced considerably due to various
reasons. Out of 17 EC members, only four were left. Now Township NLD Party
Chairman U Chit Maung (a) Arab Hussein, Vice-Chairman U Maung Tin (a)
Muktapha, Secretary U Kyaw Maung and Joint-Secretary U Tin Aye (a) Nur Erloung
resigned from the party membership out of their own volition since they no
longer wish to continue to take part in NLD's political activities. They
notified the office of Buthidaung Township Multiparty Democracy General
Election Commission and the chairman of the party concerned. On 22 November,
personnel of the township NLD dissolved it by handing over the signboard,
seals and documents to the Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Commission.

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