THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, 3 Nov 1997)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, 3 Nov 1997)
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(1) Rare paintings of Yadanabon Maung Su presented to National Museum
(2) Secretary-1 looks into progress of construction at Yangon International
Airport
(3) Secretary-1 pays respects to remains of Agga Maha Ganthavasaka Pandita
Bhaddanta Kondhanna
(4) Secretary-1 inspects arrangement for construction of Maha Bandoola
Bridge
across Pazaungdaung Creek
(5) New oil and gas field discovered off Taninthayi Coast
(6) Minister for Foreign Affairs attends 17th Communal Kathina Ceremony of
Tipitaka Kyaungdaw
(7) Concerted action urged for completion of YIA Runway Expansion Project
(8) Myanmar delegation leaves for Malaysia
(9) Myanmar entrepreneurs delegation leaves for three ASEAN nations
(10) Minister visits glass factory, Ayeyawady Division Fisheries Department
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(1) Rare paintings of Yadanabon Maung Su presented to National Museum
YANGON, 2 Nov - A ceremony to present Yadanabon Maung Su's paintings to the
National Museum was held at the museum on Pyay Road here this afternoon,
attended by Chairman of the Central Committee for Preservation of Cultural
Heritage Secretary-1 of the State Law and Order Restoration Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt.
Also present were Minister for Religious Affairs Lt-Gen Myo Nyunt, Minister at
the Office of Prime Minister Col Pe Thein, Minister at the Office of Chairman
of the State Law and Order Restoration Council Brig-Gen Myo Thant, Minister
for Education U Pan Aung, Chairman of Yangon Division Law and Order
Restoration Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Minister for
Culture U Soe Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein, officials
of the State Law and Order Restoration Council Office, departmental heads and
guests.
In his address, Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the works of professional artists and
sculptors are being collected properly to be displayed at the National Museum
as one of the programmes to preserve and safeguard Myanma cultural heritage.
He said that in carrying out this task, the ancient paintings and sculptures
kept at Myanmar embassies were brought back, especially, those from Myanmar
Embassy in London and handed over to the museum.
Ambassador U Win Aung of London sent back the ancient paintings of Yadanabon
Maung Su which were kept at the embassy, he said, noting that these are rare
paintings and thus presented to the National Museum.
He expressed belief that the eight gracious, immortal paintings of the doyen
artist, mostly of national races, will add magnificence to the splendour of
the museum.
He also spoke about the life of Yadanabon Maung Su who pursued his brilliant
career as an artist and vocalist.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 handed the paintings to Deputy Minister U Soe
Nyunt who, in turn, presented a certificate of honour.
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(2) Secretary-1 looks into progress of construction at Yangon International
Airport
YANGON, 2 Nov Secretary--1 of the State Law and Order Restoration Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt this afternoon inspected extension of Yangon International
Airport and gave necessary instructions to officials.
On arrival at construction of the reception hall project at 1 pm, he was
welcomed by Minister for Transport Lt-Gen Thein Win, Chairman of Yangon
Division Law and Order Restoration Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, officials of the Office of the State Law and Order
Restoration Council, heads of departments and officials.
First, heads of departments and officials briefed the Secretary-1 on
architectural design of reception hall, progress of work, planting of airport
area and power supply of airport area.
The Secretary- 1 gave necessary suggestions.
The Secretary-1 then inspected completion of construction on the reception
hall and left there in the afternoon.
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(3) Secretary-1 pays respects to remains of Agga Maha Ganthavasaka Pandita
Bhaddanta Kondhanna
YANGON, 1 Nov - Secretary- 1 of the State Law and Order Restoration Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid respects to the remains of Chairman of Yangon Division
Sangha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of Sangyoung Bagaya Kyaungtaik
Vamsamedani Sarthintaik Agga Maha Gantha
vasaka Pandita Bhaddanta Kondhanna this evening.
Accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division Law and Order Restoration Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and officials of the
Office of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, Secretary-l Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt arrived at the Sarthintaik at 3.45 pm today.
They were welcomed by Patron of the Committee for Holding Crematorial Rites
Minister for Religious Affairs Lt-Gen Myo Nyunt, Chairman of the Committee
for Holding Crematorial Rites Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Saw Hla
Min and commmittee members and officials.
The Secretary-l and party paid respects to the remains of the Sayadaws.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Ovadacariya Sayadaws.
The Secretary-1 and Minister Lt-Gen Myo Nyunt supplicated on holding the
crematorial rites.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and officials paid respects to the remains of
the Sayadaw again and left there.
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(4) Secretary-1 inspects arrangement for construction of Maha Bandoola
Bridge
across Pazaungdaung Creek
YANGON, 2 Nov - Secretary- 1 of the State Law and Order Restoration Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt looked into arrangement for construction of Maha Bandoola
Bridge across the Pazaungdaung Creek this evening.
Accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division Law and Order Restoration Council
Commander of Yangon Command MajGen Khin Maung Than and officials of the
Office of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, the Secretary-1
arrived at the Office of Passenger Transport Division No 12 of Road Transport
in Pazaungdaung Township at 3 pm today.
He was welcomed by Minister for Transport Lt-Gen Thein Win, Minister at the
Office of the Prime Minister Brig-Gen Lun Maung, Commander-in-Chief (Navy)
Vice-Admiral Tin Aye, heads of departments and officials.
Minister Lt-Gen Thein Win, Vice-Admiral Tin Aye and officials briefed the
Secretary-1 on plying of boat in the creek.
Then, Managing Director of Public Works U Tint Swe also briefed the
Secretary-1 on arrangement for construction of Maha Bandoola Bridge across
the Pazaungdaung Creek.
The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions and left there.
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(5) New oil and gas field discovered off Taninthayi Coast
YANGON, 2 Nov - A new Oil and natural gas field has been discovered off
Taninthayi Coast, said a report released by the Ministry of Energy today.
The report said the new well, Aung Zeya Test Well No 1, is located within
Block M-12, 25 miles northwest of Yedagun Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Field
and 200 miles west of Dawei, Taninthayi Division.
The well from which oil and natural gas can be extracted on a commercial scale
has been drilled 12,387 feet deep since 6 September this year.
Minister for Energy U Khin Maung Thein, accompanied by Brig-Gen Zaw Tun of
Dawei Station and officials of the ministry, visited Aung Zeya Test Well No
1.
He arrived on "Stena Clydôe" drilling platform of the test well this morning
and was welcomed there by Executive Engineer Mr William Roger of Texaco
Exploration Myanmar Inc and officials of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.
Managing Director of MOGE U Kyaw Nyein, Mr Roger and other officials briefed
him on successful drilling of the well and the tests carried out for
production.
After presenting gifts to foreign and local workers, the minister inspected
computerized drilling control room and the burn-off.
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(6) Minister for Foreign Affairs attends 17th Communal Kathina Ceremony of
Tipitaka Kyaungdaw
YANGON, 2 Nov - A ceremony to mark birthday of Kyezudawshin Mingun
Tipitakadhara Dhammabandagarika Sayadawgyi and 1 7th Communal Kathina
Ceremony of Tipitaka Kvaungdaw were held at the Kyaungdaw in Sagawa Street,
Dagon Township this afternoon.
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(7) Concerted action urged for completion of YIA Runway Expansion Project
YANGON, 2 NOV-Minister for Transport Lt-Gen Thein Win inspected Yangon
International Airport Runway Expansion Project this morning.
He was welcomed at the project office by Director-General of Department of
Civil Aviation U Tin Aye and officials, Project Director Superintending
Engineer U San Lwin of Public Works and Head of Water and Sanitation
Department of Yangon City Development Committee U Zaw Win.
Superintending Engineer U San Lwin explained to the minister that about 5,000
quarries need be piled each day for completion of the project within one year
and half
He said concerted efforts are being made to meet the deadline, and plans are
also under way to implement the project day and night.
He also briefed him on progress of work, financial accounts, work being
carried out with the help of 53 heavy equipment, fuel oil supply and future
tasks.
Director-General U Tin Aye presented supplementary report on the completed
work and future tasks.
Minister Lt-Gen Thein Win said the Head of State is specially interested in
the YIA Runway Expansion Project and desires effective implementation of
tasks.
He spoke of the need for proper utilization of project funds, expediting tasks
for completion of the project as scheduled, prevention of loss and wastage of
fuel oil and effective cooperation with the related deparments.
Next, Head of Water and Sanitation Department of YCDC U Zaw Win presented
report on shifting of the water pipeline from the project area, water supply
for the project and other measures.
Later, the minister and party inspected the work in progress.
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(8) Myanmar delegation leaves for Malaysia
YANGON, 2 Nov - A Myanmar delegation led by Director-General U Khin Maung Myint
of the Personnel Affairs Department under the Civil Service Selection and
Training Board left for Malaysia by air this evening to attend ASEAN Case
Studies Workshop 1997 to be held in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, from 3 to 8
November.
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(9) Myanmar entrepreneurs delegation leaves for three ASEAN nations
YANGON, 2 NOV-A 24member Myanmar entrepreneurs delegation led by Chairman of
Myanmar Industrial Producers Association U Htein Win left here by air for
three ASEAN member nations-Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. They will study
industrial and business enterprises and explore investment opportunities
there.
The delegation was seen off at the airport by personnel of the Myanmar Chamber
of Commerce and Industry and relatives.
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(10) Minister visits glass factory, Ayeyawady Division Fisheries Department
YANGON, 2 Nov - Acting Minister-for Industry-1 Minister for Livestock and
Fisheries U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Deputy Commander of South-West
Command Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Managing Director of Myanma Ceramics Industries U
Than Shwe, Director U Aye Mauk and officials, visited the glass factory in
Pathein, Ayeyawady Division, this morning.
They were briefed by U Than Shwe on a brief account of the factory, work being
carried out and work programme to be implemented.
Factory Manager U Min Han reported on production of the factory, distribution,
expenditure and income and work done for staff welfare.
U Aung Thaung gave instructions on production to meet domestic needs, marketing
to earn foreign currency, working for staff welfare in accord with rules arid
regulations without fail and minimizing losses and wastages.
Then, the minister and party inspected samples of windscreen produced by the
factory on an experimental basis.
Afterwards, they inspected the factory.
The minister and party then proceeded to Ayeyawady Division Fisheries
Department in Pathein.
He met employees of Division and District Fisheries Departments and Livestock
and Veterinary Departments.
Head of Ayeyawady Division Fisheries Department U Ba Thaw reported on auction
of fisheries in Ayeyawady Division, land reclamation for breeding of prawn in
Pyapon District and collection of revenues for fishing equipment licences
with charts.
Director of the Fisheries Department U Hla Win gave a supplementary report.
Head of Division Live stock Breeding and Veterinary Department U Khin Maung
Sit reported on matters relating to fisheries.
The minister gave instructions on imparting knowledge and carrying out
organizational work to increase the number of breeders, especially of prawn
breeders and providing necessary assistance to enable the breeders to get
land and loans.
After that, the minister and party inspected the breeding farms.
Next, they went to Pathein Soft Drinks Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Enterprise
in the afternoon.
They inspected production of soft drinks and ice.
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