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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 2 October, 1999)

The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 2 October, 1999)

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(1)   Secretary-1 inspects  development works in Kengtung Tachilek 
(2)   PRC Ambassador and wife hold reception to mark 
       50th founding anniversary of People?s Republic of China
(3)   Second South-East Asian Wushu Championship 1999 opens 
(4)   International Day of Older Persons observed
(5)   Armed terrorists hold Myanmar Embassy staff in 
       Thailand hostage Thai police, anti-terrorist squad 
        take control of situation
(6)   Ministry of Construction holds preliminary work 
       coordination meeting
(7)   Mayor hosts dinner in honour of officials who 
       helped organize ?Myanmar Day?
(8)   Myanmar sells pearls worth US $ 668,985 in Hong Kong 
(9)    Minister meets Ambassador of Turkey 
(10)  Minister attends Review Meeting on Myanmar 
         Medical Council Law
(11)   ASEAN Steering Committee Secretary meets National 
          Committee Sub-c?tees:
(12)   57 members resign from Letpadan Township NLD

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(1)   Secretary-1 inspects  development works in Kengtung Tachilek
    
YANGON, 1 Oct-Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and 
National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen 
Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, Chief of 
Staff (Air), Myanmar Ambassadors, officials of the State Peace and 
Development Council Office, heads of departments and officials, left here by 
Tatmadaw flight on 29 September. They arrived at Kengtung at 1.20 Pm.

The Secretary- 1 and party together with Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, 
inspected development works in Loimwe in Kengtung Township.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived at Loimwe Township Border Areas National 
Youths Development Training School (Loimwe) and they were welcomed by Deputy 
Director Major Aunt Phone of Eastern Shan State Regional Development 
Supervisory Office of Border Areas and National Races Development Department, 
Principal WO II Tun Oo, teachers and students.

The Secretary-l gave instructions. The Secretary-1 discussed opening of 
agriculture and Livestock Research Camps and establishment of model 
plantation and Model Livestock Breeding Farms for development of Loimwe 
region.

The Secretary-l and party inspected the site for construction of the hostel. 
The Secretary-l and party went to Saturatha Thmningala Zedidaw Kyaungtaik in 
Loimwe and respective to Sayadaw Bhaddanha Punnyasami.


The Secretary-l, Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein and Minister for Religious 
Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and presented offertories provisions and religious 
books to the Sayadaw. The Secretary-l and party paid obeisance to Saturatha 
Thumingala Pagoda. The Secretary- 1 made donations.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Loimwe Basic Education High School where 
they were welcomed by Headmistress Daw Nan Mya Lon and teachers. The 
Secretary-1 inspected academic matters at the school and fulfilled the 
requirements.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived at Mongzin. Farm of Hong Pang Livestock 
Breeding and Development Co Ltd in Special Region-2 of Northern Shan State. 
They were welcomed by Deputy Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Camp in-charge U 
Lauk Wen Cheng and officials. 

U Lauk Wen Cheng reported on the camp, construction of Livestock Breeding 
Farms, sale and future tasks. The Secretary-l inspected research on 
artificial insemination of pigs at Mongzin Farm. The Secretary-1 and party 
inspected construction of (200 bed) Hospital. Deputy Minister for 
Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint and officials reported on data of the 
project and progress of work. The Secretary-1 gave instructions.


The Secretary-1 and party inspected the site for construction of Nurses 
Training School in Kengtung. The Secretary-l and party spent the night at 
Triangle Region Command.

On 30 September, the Secretary-l and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen 
Thein Sein, paid homage to 90 feet high Byadeikpay Yattawmu Buddha image 
built on Swan Hsat Hill in Kengtung. The Secretary-1 and party arrived at 
Dhamma Rekkhita Nunnery in Kengtung and paid obeisance to Buddha image there. 
The Secretary-1 presented offertories to Nun Daw Nanawady. 

The Secretary-1 and party arrived at Kengtung Township Border Areas National 
Youths Development Training School and they were welcomed by Deputy Director 
Major Aunt Phone of Eastern Shan State Regional Development Supervisory 
Office of Border Areas and National Races Development, Principal WO II Zaw 
Min Tun, teachers and students. The Secretary-l presented books and clothes 
to 145 students.
    
The Secretary-1 and party went to Monghsat Township where they were welcomed 
by Commander of Monghsat Station Col Tun Tun, members of District and 
Township Peace and Development Councils and departmental personnel.

On arrival at Wanhon Farm of Loihsanhsaw region poppy substitute crop 
cultivation project, the Secretary-l and party were welcomed by Officiating 
Tactical Operation Commander Lt-Col Tin Soe, Wa national leaders U Pauk Yu 
Chan and U Pauk Yu Yi and members and local national races.

U Khin Maung Myint, on behalf of U Pauk Yu Yi, reported to the Secretary-l on 
the implementing of long- and short-term plans to totally wipe put poppy 
cultivation in the entire Loihsanhsaw region of Wa Special Region 2, saying 
Wanhon Farm was set up to enable poppy farmers to discard their poppy 
cultivation practice and to ensure a better living condition for them.

After attending to the needs, the Secretary- 1 and party inspected the Wanhon 
Farm. At Mongphon village, the Secretary-l and party inspected a vineyard of 
Honpang Company owned by Wa national races. Honpang Company, which is 
projected to cultivate 1000 acres of crops in Mongphon region has already put 
100 acres under grapes and 600 acres under Iychee.
During inspection of Golden Triangle Paradise Resort Hotel Project in 
Mongphon region they heard a report on points of the project presented by 
officials. Officials of Vitavas International Co Ltd presented Buddha images 
to the Secretary-1 and party.


The Secretary-l and party then inspected construction of the Abayamudra 
Buddha image. They paid respects to Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta 
Dhammasiri of Nagahnitkaung Monastery of Tachilek. 

Secretary -1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave instructions. In the evening, the 
Secretary-l and party paid obeisance to Tachilek Shwedagon Pagoda and 
presented donations to the pagoda. They also visited the statue of King 
Bayintnaung. They spent the night at Golden Triangle Hotel in Tachilek.

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(2)   PRC Ambassador and wife hold reception to mark 
       50th founding anniversary of People?s Republic of China
        
YANGON, 1 Oct -Ambassador of People?s Republic of China Mr Liang Dong and 
wife held a reception to mark the 50th founding anniversary of People?s 
Republic of China at the Ambassador? s Residence on Pyay Road this evening.

The dinner was attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development 
Counci1 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win 
Myint and wife Daw Khin Cho Oo, Deputy Prime Minister Lt-Gen Tin Hla and wife 
Daw Win Kyi, ministers and deputy ministers and their wives, ambassadors to 
Myanmar and their wives, officials of UN agencies, heads of department and 
guests.

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(3)   Second South-East Asian Wushu Championship 1999 opens 
    
YANGON, 1 Oct-A ceremony to open the Second South-East Asian Wushu 
Championship 1999 was held at National Indoor Stadium- 1 in Thuwunna, 
Thingangyun Township this morning, attended by member of the State Peace and 
Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council 
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than. Then, Chairman of Myanmar Olympic 
Committee Chairman of Leading Committee for the Championship Minister for 
Sports Brig-Gen Sein Win delivered an address. 


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(4)   International Day of Older Persons observed

YANGON, 1 Oct-International Day for Older Persons was observed at the 
international Business Center this morning with a ceremony sponsored by the 
Committee for Observance of International Day of Older Persons of the 
Ministry of Social Welfare. Relief and Resettlement Speaking on the 
occasion,Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo said ,UN Economic and Social Council 
designated 1 October 1999 as International Day of the resolutions of the 
according to the resolution of the 52nd UN General Assembly and the 
recommendation of the 35th meeting of united Nations Commissions for Social 
Development.

Afterwards, UNDP Acting Resident Representative Mr Jarnes W Rawley spoke. 
Well-wishers then donated cash in commemoration of the Day. The donations 
include K 500,000 by U Thein Win, medal recipient for excellent performance 
in social field (2nd Grade), and wife, K 300,000 by U Tin Oo and Daw Hla 
Myint of Shwezin Yadana Goldsmith, K 100,000 and Investment Co Ltd U Shwe 
Kyaing, K 100,000 by Brig-Gen Tin Htut (Retd) and party, K 100,000 each by U 
Tin Win-Daw Hsan Win of KN Co, U Than Naing and Daw Kyi Kyi Swe of Thamada 
Thingandaik, U Thaing Win and Daw Htay Htay Nyunt of BTB Co and others. 
Awards were presented to older persons later. An honorable person expressed 
thanks.

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(5)   Armed terrorists hold Myanmar Embassy staff in 
       Thailand hostage Thai police, anti-terrorist squad 
        take control of situation

YANGON, 1 Oct-A group of armed men posing as visitors to collect visas 
overpowered the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok and held hostage the embassy staff 
at 11 am local time today. Thai police and anti-terrorist squad officials 
were reported to be taking the situation under control.

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(6)   Ministry of Construction holds preliminary work 
       coordination meeting

YANGON, 1Oct-Second four-monthly preliminary work coordination meeting of the 
Ministry of Construction was held at the Department of Human Settlement and 
Housing Development (Head Office ) this morning. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun 
made a speech. Superintending Engineers of States and Division reported on 
difficulties and requirements.

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(7)   Mayor hosts dinner in honour of officials who 
       helped organize ?Myanmar Day?

YANGON, 1 Oct-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay 
hosted dinner in honour of departmental officials who had helped organize 
?Myanmar Day? at Expo? 99 Kunming, China, held on 25 September in Yunnan 
Province, at Royal Yangon City Hotel at 8th mile junction in Mayangon 
Township yesterday evening.
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(8)   Myanmar sells pearls worth US $ 668,985 in Hong Kong 

YANGON, 1 Oct - The Myanmar delegation sold 62 lots of pearls at a price of 
US $ 668,985 at Hong Kong gems emporium from 23 to 27 September 1999.


Led by Managing Director U Maung Toe of Myanma Pearl Enterprise, the Myanmar 
delegation displayed a total of 107 lots of pearl of the enterprise and 
joint-ventures at a price of US $ 922,400 at the exhibition. The delegation 
took part in the exhibition with an aim of boosting foreign exchanging 
earnings and gaining experiences in selling pearl in international markets.

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(9)   Minister meets Ambassador of Turkey 

YANGON, 1 Oct-Minister for Culture U Win Sein met Ambassador of Turkey Mr 
Erdinc Ulumlu who called at his office this noon. They discussed promotion of 
cultural exchange between Myanmar and Turkey.
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(10)   Minister attends Review Meeting on Myanmar 
          Medical Council Law


YANGON, 1 Oct - The Review Meeting on Myanmar Medical Council Law (Second 
Draft) was held at the meeting hall of Food and Drug Administration Unit at 
No 35 Minkyaung Street in Dagon Township this afternoon, attended by Minister 
for Health Mai-Gen Ket Sein. Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein delivered 
an opening address. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo explained matters pertaining to 
Medical Council Law (Second Draft).


Then, those present took part in the discussion. They discussed on 
classification of medical treatment licenses, formation of Myanmar Medical 
Council, medical technicians to participate in the council and others. The 
review meeting ended with concluding remarks by Minister Maj Gen Ket Sein. 

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(11)   ASEAN Steering Committee Secretary meets National 
          Committee Sub-c?tees:
        
YANGON, 1 Oct-A Coordination meeting between Secretary of the ASEAN Steering 
Committee and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Khin Maung Win and 
Chairmen of the National Committees and Sub-Committees for ASEAN Functional 
Cooperation was held this afternoon at the Winzin Minyarzar Meeting Hall at 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yangon.
Then Audio Visual Presentation on salient points of Hanoi Plan of Action and 
ASEAN Development Cooperation Forum was made and was followed by the 
discussions from the focal points concerning the experiences they have had 
for the last two years after Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997. The. Director 
General and officials of ASEAN Affairs Department gave replies to the queries 
made by them. The meeting ended successfully in the evening. 
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(12)   57 members resign from Letpadan Township NLD

YANGON, 1 Oct-Fifty-seven members resigned from the National League for 
Democracy of Letpadan Township, Bago Division. Fifty-seven members of 
Letpadan Township NLD, Bago Division, of their own volition, resigned by 
sending letters of resignation to Township Multiparty Democracy General 
Election Commission and the party concerned on 7 May 1999 as they no-longer 
wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

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