The New Light of Myanmar ( 23-10-99 ,Saturday )
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1. Secretary l attends Seminar on Introduction of TNTmips Remote Sensing
& Geographical Information.System
2. Secretary l attends opening ceremony of Waziya modern cinema
3. Prizes presented to outstanding students of families of Tatmadaw (Air)
4. Ambassador Dr Kyaw Win accredited to Sweden
5. Armed Forces Day gives new vigour to young Tatmadaw members
6. Minister inspects Dalla Shipyards, mv Myeik
7. Minister inspects bridge projects
8. Respects paid to teachers at All round Development School for the Children
9. Cash donated to MMCWA
10. Ministry of Health holds second four-monthly meeting
11. Morison International Consultancy and Accountancy Firm holds meeting
12. MMB opens Lashio Branc
13. ASEAN-ROK cultural meet
14. Photographic Competition winners announced
15. 21 members resign from Pakokku Township NLD
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1. Secretary l attends Seminar on Introduction of TNTmips Remote Sensing
& Geographical Information.System t
YANGON, 22 Oct-The Seminar on Introduction of TNTmips Remote Sensing &
Geographical Information System in Myanmar and Demonstration of its Application
in Forestry and Natural Resources Management was held at the International
Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning, attended by Secretary-l of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The seminar was jointly organized by the Forest Department of the Ministry of
Forestry, Suntac International Trading Co Ltd and Geomapping Technologies Co
Ltd. On the occasion, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone elaborated on Remote
Sensing System and Geographical Information System.
Mr David Moore of Geomapping Technologies explained Remote Sensing System and
Geographical Information System with the aid of charts and slides.
The Secretary-1 accepted TNTlite Software’s presented for the ministries by
Director of Suntac International Trading Co Ltd U Teza. The Secretary-l and
party and guests viewed the demonstration programmes displayed in the
hall.Then, Mr David Moore explained matters related to TNTmips System.
After that, group discussions on TNTmips System were held, and the
demonstration of the application of the system was presented with Computers.
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2. Secretary l attends opening ceremony of Waziya modern cinema
YANGON, 22 Oct - A ceremony to open Waziya modern cinema was held at the cinema
on Bogyoke Aung San Street this morning, attended by Secretary-l of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and U Sein Tin formally opened the cinema.
Then, Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
pressed the button to unveil the plaque of the cinema.The Secretary-1 and party
inspected the cinema.Film actor U Kyaw Thu formally opened the Wai Wai Le
lottery shop in front of the cinema.
With a capacity of 826 seats, the cinema has five classes. Admission fees are:
K 75, K 100, K 125, K 150 and K 200. It operates four shows daily. It was
renovated by Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon for the welfare fund of its
members.
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3. Prizes presented to outstanding students of families of Tatmadaw (Air)
YANGON, 22 Oct-A ceremony to present prizes to children of the members of the
Tatmadaw (Air) who won distinctions in the matriculation examination for
1998-99 was held at Thura Maung Thein Hall of Mingaladon Air Base this morning.
Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than gave a speech.
Then, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than and officers presented prizes
to three five-distinction winners, two four-distinction winners, five
three-distinction winners, six two-distinction winners, and 19 one-distinction
winners.
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4. Ambassador Dr Kyaw Win accredited to Sweden
YANGON, 23 Oct-The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the
Union of Myanmar has appointed Dr Kyaw Win, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, concurrently as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Kingdom of Sweden.
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5. Armed Forces Day gives new vigour to young Tatmadaw members
YANGON, 22 Oct-The Management Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day in the year 2000 held a meeting this morning at the Management
Committee Office in the Resistance Park.Chairman of the Management Committee
member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Counci1 Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than delivered an address.
As officials have experience in organizing the annually held ceremony. efforts
should be made for observing the Armed Forces Day on a grander scale year after
year. Opposing groups are making conspiracies to get the nation to fall into
servitude. All the subcommittees and work groups must cooperate with the
Security Subcommittee in taking security measures.
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6. Minister inspects Dalla Shipyards, mv Myeik
YANGON, 22 Oct-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Managing Director of Inland water
Transport U Tun Aung Myint and Managing Director of Myanma Port Authority U
Thein Htay, inspected Dalla Shipyards and mv Myeik of Myanma Five Star Line
today.
This morning, the minister arrived at Nanthida Jetty and then proceeded to
Dalla Shipyards by boat. There, he inspected the renovation and repair of
passenger and cargo ships including Aungtagun vessel.
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7. Minister inspects bridge projects
YANGON, 22 Oct-Minister for Construction Maj Gen Saw Tun inspected construction
of a toll gate on Yangon-Pathein Highway this morning. Accompanied by Deputy
Minister U Tint Swe and officials, the minister heard a report on progress in
building the toll gate presented by Superintending Engineer U Aung Kyaw Myint.
The minister gave instruction on installation of machinery at the toll gate.
At Bo Myat Tun Bridge (Nyaungdon) Project, the minister and party inspected the
building of Takwe-Kazan section of the approach structure. Engineers presented
salient points of the project.
As the new road is being built with the new method, supervision is needed to
meet the required standard, said the minister. Efforts should be made without
causing waste of time, labour and materials for completion of the project
within the scheduled- period, he said, stressing the need to use heavy
equipment in the most effective way.
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8. Respects paid to teachers at All round Development School for the Children
YANGON, 22 Oct-Children of the All-round Development School for the Children
established by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association paid respects to
teachers at the school of the comer of Thanthuma and Parami Roads in South
Okkalapa Township this morning.
Present on the occasion were Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and Central Executive Committee members,
supervisory committee members, teachers and school children. Children paid
respects to MMCWA CEC members, officials and teachers. Then, Professor Daw Kyu
Kyu Swe, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and officials presented prizes to the children.
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9. Cash donated to MMCWA
YANGON, 22 Oct-A ceremony to donate US $ 1,000 to delivery room of Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfar Association by Professor of United Kingdom Mr Edward
Goldwyn and wife was held at the meeting hall of MMCWA at the corner of
Thanthumar Road and Parami Road in South Okkalapa Township at I pm
today.Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe accepted the donation and
spoke words of thanks.were Vice Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and executives
and donors.
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10. Ministry of Health holds second four-monthly meeting
YANGON, 22 Oct — The second four-monthly work coordination meeting of the
Ministry of Health was held in the meeting hall of Medical Research Department
on Ziwaka Road this morning, addressed. by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein.
In his address, the minister said the Ministry of Health needs to provide
health care services for farmers and workers, who are productive forces,
thereby contributing towards economic development of the State. The meeting
will continue tomorrow.
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11. Morison International Consultancy and Accountancy Firm holds meeting
YANGON, 22 Oct - Morison International Consultancy and Accountancy Firm held
annual conference for Asia and the Pacific region for 1999 this morning at
Trader Hotel. Resource persons and officials discussed Myanmar’s economic
development, investment opportunities, rules and regulations in setting
companies and bringing out statisticians and administrator.
Over 40 economic consultants, accountants and auditors representing the
countries of the Asia and Pacific region are taking part in the meeting which
will continue till 25 October.
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12. MMB opens Lashio Branch
YANGON, 22 Oct- A branch of Myanmar Mayflower Bank Ltd opened in Lashio this
morning. Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo made a speech on the
occasion, saying that private banks including MMB are to be industrious for
development of banking, which is important in striving for development of a
nation, in accordance with the State’s objectives.
Minister U Khin Maung Thein also gave a speech, saying that was the 13th bank
branch MMB had opened. MMB Lashio Branch is to ensure more convenience of
monetary matters of businesses, border trade, agriculture and others in the
region, he said and urged private banks to follow the rules and regulations set
by Myanmar Banks Association.
MMB Chairman U Kyaw Win then expressed thanks. Minister U Khin Maung Thein
unveiled the signboard of the bank.The commander, the minister, the chairman
and Executive Director U Win Naing formally opened the bank.
The present MMB bank branch is the 13th one in the country and the third one in
Shan State. It is scheduled to open two more branches in Kengtung and Muse, one
more each in Mandalay and Yangon.
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13. ASEAN-ROK cultural meet
YANGON, 22 Oct-A welcoming ceremony for the ASEAN and ROK delegation was held
at Yuzana Hotel on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning. Deputy Minister for
Culture U Soe Nyunt made a speech on the occasion. Ambassador Mr Chung Jung Gum
also spoke on the occasion. U Khin Maung Tint (Tekkatho Phone Naing) and Dr
Than Tun read the cultural papers.
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14. Photographic Competition winners announced
YANGON, 22 Oct-Chairman of Organizing Committee for Tenth National Motto,
Literary and Photographic Competitions Deputy Minister for Information U Thein
Sein scrutinized colour photo entries in the photographic competition at the
meeting hall of Information and Public Relation Department on Pansodan Street
at noon today. A total of 146 colour photos were entered in the photo
competition entitled “ Developing Union of Myanmar”.
In the competition, AK Moe (Zoology) won first, Shwe Intha Khin Maung Win was
second and Aung Min Oo (MR) third and special prizewinner were Htein Linn
(Shweti), UNESCO Tun Aung Kyaw, Nyo Win Aung (Taunggyi), Captain Than Zaw
(Yadanabon) and Hlaing Myat Soe.
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15. 21 members resign from Pakokku Township NLD
YANGON, 22 Oct-Twenty-one members resigned from the National League for
Democracy of Pakokku Township, Magway Division.
Twenty-one members of Pakokku Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Pakokku Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission Office and the party concerned
on 7 October 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of
NLD.
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