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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, December 27, 1999)

The New Lihgt of Myanmar (Monday, December 27, 1999)
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(1)   Senior General Than Shwe and Mr K H Abdurrahman
      Wahid exchange messages of felicitations on
      Fiftieth Anniversary of Establishment of
      Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Indonesia
(2)   Secretary-l attends donation ceremony of Tun
      Foundation Bank Ltd
(3)   Seventh annual general meeting of Myanmar Beans
      and Pulses and Sesamum Merchants Association held
(4)   Secretary-2 attends third donation ceremony of
      Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik
(5)   Tatmadaw families, well-wishers donate provisions
      to monasteries in Mayangon Township
(6)   Minister chooses site for 25-ton newsprint mill in
      Singaing
(7)   Minister attends ceremony to welcome year 2000 and
      to mark birthday of Christ
(8)   Prizes presented to winners of Pyinnya Tazaung
      literary competition
(9)   Minister inspects construction of New Psychiatric
      Hospital
(10)  50 members resign from Latpadan Township NLD
(11)  WEATHER
            
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(1)   Senior General Than Shwe and Mr K H Abdurrahman
      Wahid exchange messages of felicitations on
      Fiftieth Anniversary of Establishment of
      Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and Indonesia
      

YANGON, 27 Dec - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Senior General Than Shwe and
President of Republic of Indonesia Mr K H
Abdurrahman Wahid today exchanged messages of
felicitations on Fiftieth Anniversary of
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between
Myanmar and Indonesia.

Message from His Excellency Senior General Than
Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council of the Union of Myanmar to His Excellency
Mr K H Abdurrahman Wahid, President of the
Republic of Indonesia on the Fiftieth Anniversary
of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
between the Union of Myanmar and the Republic of
Indonesia:

Excellency,

On this auspicious occasion of the Fiftieth
Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between Myanmar and Indonesia, I have
great pleasure to extend, on behalf of the
government and people of the Union of Myanmar and
on my own, our warmest felicitations and best
wishes to Your Excellency, and through you, to the
government and people of the Republic of
Indonesia.

As Your Excellency is fully aware, the strong
bonds of traditional -friendship and understanding
between Myanmar and Indonesia are dated back to
the time of our struggle against colonialism
during its final days in the late 1940s.  When we
both regained our independence, our friendship and
understanding became even stronger as we have
closely cooperated in defending our freedom and in
leading our countries' independent courses through
the Non-aligned Movement, which had originated
from the Bandung Conference.  We also cherished
the five principles of peaceful co-existence as
beacon in promoting our friendship and
understanding and in maintaining regional peace
and security.

We in Myanmar are highly appreciative of the
valuable support given by Indonesian brothers in
our rejoining of the Non-aligned Movement in 1992
and also in becoming a member of ASEAN in 1997.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your
personal happiness and well-being and for peace,
stability, prosperity and progress of the people
of Indonesia.

Message from His Excellency Mr R H Abdurrahman
Wahid, President of the Republic of Indonesia to
His Excellency Senior General Than Shwe Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council and
Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar on the
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Establishment of
Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of
Indonesia and the Union of Myanmar:

Excellency,

On this auspicious occasion of the Fiftieth
Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic
Relations Between the Republic of Indonesia and
the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure and
honour to extend my best wishes and warm
felicitations to the government and people of the
Union of Myanmar, on behalf of the Government and
people of the Republic of Indonesia.

Diplomatic Relations between our two countries
were established on 27 December 1949 and since
that historic milestone, the cordial relationship
has been strengthened with each passing decade.

The progressive enhancement of amity with the
passage of time is evidence that relations between
the two countries have been based on mutual
respect, sincerity and goodwill and that
successive leaders of both countries have
steadfastly maintained and properly nurtured the
good relations that were already in existence
prior to the Establishment of Diplomatic
Relations.

The friendly ties between our two countries have
now reached the half-century mark.  On such a
propitious occasion, I would like to express my
firm belief that belonging to the same ASEAN
family, the binding bonds of friendship between
the Republic of Indonesia and the Union of Myanmar
would become even firmer, and that together, our
two brotherly countries would be able to usher in
the new millennium with peace and prosperity.

May I also take this opportunity to extend my best
wishes for further progress and prosperity of the
people of the Union of Myanmar and for Your
Excellency's personal well-being and success.

Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances
of my highest consideration.

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(2)   Secretary-l attends donation ceremony of Tun
      Foundation Bank Ltd


YANGON, 26 Dec - The fourth donation ceremony of
Tun Foundation Bank Ltd.  was held at the Strand
Hotel on Seikantha Street, here, at 4 pm today,
attended by Secretary-l of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Finance and
Revenue U Khin Maung Thein said that TFB is a
successful private bank, adding that the bank
donates its annual net profits to religious,
educational, health and social organizations every
year; it is a significant characteristic; today,
it is holding the fourth donation ceremony.

The Government has given encouragement to the
private sector with a view to ensuring more
private participation in the economic sector; as
to the financial sector, not only the State-owned
part but also the private one are making progress,
he noted.  He stressed TFB is joining hands with
Myanmar Banks Association and implementing tasks
in accord with the objectives of the association,
urging the officials to make concerted efforts for
the State and the people while improving the
banking services in accordance with the objectives
of the State.

Afterwards, Chairman U Thein Tun spoke words of
thanks.  This was followed by the donation
ceremony.


The donations included K 4.04 million for the
Ministry of Religious Affairs, K 210,000 for the
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and
Resettlement, K 1.3 million for the Ministry of
Health, K 120,000 for the Ministry of Livestock
and Fisheries, K 180,000 for the Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation, K 1.31million for the
Ministry of Education, K 156,000 for the Ministry
of Information, K 1.103 million for the Ministry
of Sports and K 3.9022 million for 29 social
organizations.

The officials of respective ministries and the
chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association accepted the donations.

TFB donates annual net profits every year; K 3.6
million was donated in 1995 for the first time, K
6.5 million in 1996 for the second time and K 15.4
million in 1997 for the third time.

For the fourth time today, it donated K 131
million.

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(3)   Seventh annual general meeting of Myanmar Beans
      and Pulses and Sesamum Merchants Association held

YANGON, 26 Dec - The seventh annual general
meeting of Myanmar Beans and Pulses and Sesamum
Merchants Association was held at the Yuzana Hotel
on Shwegondine Road this evening, attended by
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

Chairman of the association U Thein Shwe made a
speech.

The Secretary-2 spoke of the need to enhance the
interest of the State and the people while working
for perpetuation of the association.

He said the government is carrying out the tasks
hand in hand with the Government, the people and
the Tatmadaw for emergence of a modern developed
nation after laying down policies and work
programmes.

Lone-term and short-term Plans are being
implemented for development of agricultural,
industrial and trade sectors in accord with
economic objectives laid down, he added.

The Secretary-2 said the associations are to make
efforts for their progress in accord with economic
objectives while enjoying self interest and common
good equally.

Next.  Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint spoke on
practising of market-oriented economic system
after laying down the 12 political, economic and
social objectives and spoke of the need to work in
accord with rules and regulations.

Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and the President of
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
also made speeches.

The report and financial statement of the Myanmar
Beans and Pulses and Sesamum Merchants Association
were then approved.

Dinner was served to those present.

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(4)   Secretary-2 attends third donation ceremony of
      Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik


YANGON, 26 Dec - The third donation ceremony for
the construction of nine-storey Soonsar
Kyaunghsaung of Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti
Sarthintaik in Pabedan Township, Yangon West
District, was held at the Sarthintaik this
morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin 00.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party received the
Five Precepts from Presiding Sayadaw of Maha
Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik Registrar
Sayadaw of State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho
(Yangon) Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta
Kumara.

Then, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Minister Brig-Gen
Maung Maung Thein and Chief of Staff (Navy)
Commodore Kyi Min presented offertories to
members, of the Sangha.

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries presented K
200,000 for construction of nine-storey Soonsar
Kyaunghsaung of Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti
Sarthintaik, Annawa Holdings Co Ltd K 2.12
million, Chairman of Yuzana Construction Group U
Htay Myint K 2 million, Ministry of Industry-l K
600,000, Yangon City Development Committee K
500,000, families of Bogyoke Market K 800,000
families of Sein Brother K 50,000 and owner of
Kabakyaw Confectionery Daw Tin and family K
450,000.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo accepted donations and
presented certificates of honour to them.

Then, families of Theingyizay A shed and B shed
presented K 350,000, families of new Bogyoke
Market K 300,000, Asia Express (Yangon) K 200,000,
families of Tetkham Entertainment City K 120,000,
KN Co U Tin Win-Daw San Win K 100,000, Myanmar
Edible Oil Dealers and Merchant Association K
100,000, Samsung Co Ltd K 100,000 and families of
Theingyizay Market C shed K 100,000.

Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein accepted the
donations and presented certificates of honour to
donors.

FMI Centre families presented K 100,000, U Hton
(goldsmith) family K 100,000, U Thein Maung - Daw
Pa Pa K 50,050, Pabedan Township K 2.5 million,
Latha Township K 2.5 million, Kyauktada Township K
2.5 million and well-wishers K 13.26 million.

Officials accepted the do nations and presented
the certificates of honour.

Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein
supplicated on construction of nine-storey Soonsar
Kyaunghsaung.

Chairman of Theindawgyi Board of Trustees U Han
supplicated on financial matters for the
construction of nine storey Soonsar Kyaunghsaung.

Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein supplicated on
construction of the building, arrangement for
installation of lift and progress of work.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo gave instructions to
officials.

Afterwards, Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita
Bhaddanta Kumara delivered a sermon.

After the ceremony, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and
 party inspected construction of nine-storey
 Soonsar Kyaunghsaung.
 
 
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(5)   Tatmadaw families, well-wishers donate provisions
      to monasteries in Mayangon Township

YANGON, 26 Dec - Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy
and Air) and well-wishers donated rice to
Waikzawtayon, Bawana Nuyawgarama and Minkyaung
monasteries in Mayangon Township at Dhamma Theingi
Ordination Hall of Waikzawtayon Monastery this
morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State
Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of
Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen
Tin Oo.

The congregation received the Five Precepts from
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Waikzawtayon Monastery
Agga MB Pandita Bhaddanta Vijjota.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Minister Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa and party donated provisions to Sayadaws.

Then, Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Commodore Kyi Min and
General Staff Officer Grade-1 (Air) Lt-Col Ye Chit
Pe presented rice donated by Tatmadaw families and
well-wishers to the Sayadaws.

Afterwards, service personnel and well-wishers
donated 149 bags of rice, 50 viss of edible oil,
four bags of gram, 400 viss of iodized salt, 40
bottles of soft salt, 1,445 bottles of indigenous
medicines and robes to Presiding Nayaka Sayadaws
and K 274,000 for the funds of respective
monasteries to Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy
Minister U Tint Swe and officials.

Director of Resettlements Col Aung Thein
supplicated on the purpose of the donations.

Later, Bhaddanta Vijjota delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits.

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(6)   Minister chooses site for 25-ton newsprint mill in
      Singaing


YANGON, 26 Dec - Minister for Industry-l U Aung
Thaung, accompanied by officials, arrived at the
place where 25-ton newsprint mill will be built
near Paleik Textile and Finishing Plant in
Singaing Township, Mandalay Division, yesterday
afternoon.

The minister chose the site for the plant.
Managing Director U Ngwe Thaw of Myanma Paper and
Chemicals Industries reported on matters relating
to the construction of the plant.

Then, the minister and party inspected electrical
spare parts, power control station, production of
the bandage weaving and warehouses.

He also inspected water pumping project from
Myitnge River to the plant.

In the evening, the minister met the factory
manager and officials, and gave necessary
instructions.

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(7)   Minister attends ceremony to welcome year 2000 and
      to mark birthday of Christ


Y ANGON, 26 Dec - A ceremony to welcome the year
2000 and to mark the birthday of Christ of Young
Men's Christian Association (Yangon) was held at
the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hote1 at 6.30 pm today.

Present were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt,
heads of department, officials of the social and
religious associations and guests.

Bishop Andrei U Mya Han extended greetings.

The staff o f YMCA (Yangon) presented programmes.

Then, Minister U Aung Khin extended greetings.
Col Aung Din (Retired) gave the blessing for the
State.

The audience sang the blessing song.  Reverend U
 Smith Nguza Htaung gave the blessing.
 
 
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(8)   Prizes presented to winners of Pyinnya Tazaung
l     iterary competition


YANGON, 26 Dec - Prize distribution ceremony of
Pyinnya Tazaung literary competition for 1999 was
held at Yankin Education College this morning.

Present on the occasion were Minister for
Education U Than Aung, Deputy Ministers for
Education and the directors-general of Basic
Education Department, the chairman of Myanmar
Education Research Bureau, retired
directors-general, Chairman of Pyinnya Tazaung
Management Board U Than Oo and guests.

Minister U Than Aung and officials presented
prizes to winners of literary competition.


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(9)   Minister inspects construction of New Psychiatric
      Hospital


YANGON, 26 Dec - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein inspected construction of New Psychiatric
Hospital in Dagon Myothit (East) Township this
morning.

Director-General of Department of Health Dr Wan
Maung, Deputy Superintending Engineer of Special
Construction Group under the Ministry of
Construction U Htwe Aung and officials reported on
progress of work.

The minister gave instructions on construction
works and the opening of the hospital during the
period from Year 2000 to 2001.

Then, the minister inspected apartments of
December Garden City for employees.

Afterwards, the minister went to the central
midwifery training school in Toegyaunggalay .

Deputy Director-General of the Department of
Medical Science Dr Maung Maung Win and Head of the
training school Daw Khin Thein reported on matters
related to the training school and requirements.

The minister left the training school at 1.00 pm.


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(10)   50 members resign from Latpadan Township NLD


YANGON, 26 Dec - Fifty members resigned from the
National League for Democracy of Latpadan
Township, Bago Division.

Fifty members of Latpadan Township NLD, Bago
Division, of their own volition, resigned by
sending letters of resignation to Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission and the party concerned on 21
October 1999 as they no longer wished to
participate in party politics of NLD.

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(11)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Dec 25 was 26.5 C (80F)
Minimum temperature on Dec 26 was 10.5 C(51F)

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