Information Sheet N0. B-1447 (I)
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Information Sheet
N0. B-1447 (I) 19th July, 2000
(1) Vice-President of PRC Mr. Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing and Goodwill
Delegation Conclude Visit
At the invitation of Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
General Maung Aye, Vice-President of PRC Mr. Hu Jintao and Madame and party
visited Myanmar from 16 to 18 July. Vice-President of PRC Mr. Hu Jintao and
Madame and party visited Mandalay in the morning of 18 July. The goodwill
delegation left Yangon for home by special flight on 18 July after conclusion
of their friendly visit to Myanmar.
(2) Wheelchairs for Disabled Tatmadaw Members
Mr. Koh Kim Seng of Marplan Pte Ltd of Singapore presented 65 wheelchairs for
disabled Tatmadaw members on 18 July at the Office of Ministers. Director of
Medical Services accepted the gifts.
(3) Minister for Cooperatives Meets Guests From ROK
Minister for Cooperatives met Chairman Mr. Bum-il Kim of Kanaan Farmers'
School of the Republic of Korea and party at his office. They discussed
preparations for opening Diploma courses co-sponsored by Ministry of
Cooperatives and International Academy Association of ROK.
Special Feature
This office is presenting the article entitled "FACING THE TRUTH-18 " which
appeared in the Internet Web-site of Deja.com on 18 July 2000 for your
reading pleasure.
>> Forum: soc.culture.burma/soc.culture.asean
>> Thread: FACING THE TRUTH (18)
Subject : FACING THE TRUTH (18)
Date : Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Author : SA < sam 7007 @ wongfaye.com>
FACING THE TRUTH 18
by SA
The WHO report which placed Myanmar as the second from the bottom is so
apparently motivated by politics. Otherwise there is no intelligent reason to
place it in such a low position.
NLD has always been against health NGOs working in Myanmar; may be they are
afraid that better health care from any sector might give the government "a
good name" and a higher rating by WHO. Why do they not care for the health of
the people? They do of course make endless statements and speeches about how
the people suffer, and I think with some joy because this is a good chance to
bad-mouth the government. If things drastically change with foreign aid
coming in to better the people's health care systems, how angry they would
be. If they can talk about inadequate health care for the people, I wonder
why they do not publicly ask for health care aid. They want to put such good
help on hold until they get the power, until they are the government. Unless
they do the people are to be denied better health care from foreign aid.
Some of the people working for the international organizations and the
western diplomats know very well that if there is a choice between pleasing
NLD or doing something good for the people, they had better be careful about
their choice. It is no secret that DASSK through her media power holds the
politicians, and that they in turn control the organizations. With this
selfish interplay going on in a global scale, no wonder that few of them
would spare a thought about what must be done for the people at the risk of
their careers. They are not allowed to do anything for the people unless NLD
comes into power, it is as simple as that.
Because of this tight and cruel control, even foreigners who are sincere and
dedicated to their professions would consider how their reports would be
taken: if they are to be judged as objective reports or if they are to be
considered not enough negative towards the regime. To be positive is
certainly more dangerous and only some have been so courageous. For which the
media attacks them with a vicious anger.
The world may have progressed in so many ways: but the once sincere and
straight role of the free-press is worth is worth little now. Concern about
circulation rates based on readers' emotions and their love for
sensationalism have replaced the responsibility of honest news coverage. It
is a great pity to see some of the most prestigious international papers
reduced to the level of mudslinging cheap papers.
realman
http://www.communique.no/dvb/programs/ ( very good real news radio )
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> A teenage girl gang-raped by Burmese soldiers in Western Burma
>
> Dhaka, July 17, 2000
> Mizzima News Group (www.mizzima.com)
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> A group of soldiers and policemen allegedly raped a 14-year old girl
> from a village in Sittwe Township of Arakan State of Burma, a witness
> told to our reporter yesterday.
>
> The girl, Ma Nyo, was on her way to home in Kywe Taw village from her
> uncle's funeral in the evening of 10th July when a group of soldiers and
> policemen stopped her nearby her village. Some villagers saw the
> soldiers and police asking the girl and forced her into the bushes and
> later gang-raped.
>
> Although the girl shouted asking help from the villagers, nobody dared
> to rescue her as the soldiers were with their weapons.
>
> When some villagers rushed to her house and informed her relatives about
> the incident, the girl's brothers and neighbours rushed to the spot and
> found the girl in shattering and blood spreading all over her shirt and
> longyi. Her undergarments were tattered and torn.
>
> The girl was reportedly under treatment at her house but no case has
> been so far registered against the culprits.
>
> A witness told our reporter that seven soldiers from Light Infantry
> Battalion No. 20 and seven policemen were involved in the gang rape.
>
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> SOURCE: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 17 July, 2000)
>
> Secretary-1 and wife call on Vice-President of People s Republic of China
Mr Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing
>
> YANGON, 16 July-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe called on Vice-President of
the People s Republic of China Mr Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing,
currently here on a friendly visit to the Union of Myanmar, at Seinle Kantha
State House this evening.
>
> Present together with Vice-P.resident of the People s Republic of China Mr
Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of
the PRC Mr Wang Guangya, Ambassador of the PRC Mr Liang Dong and wife and
senior departmental officials of the government of the PRC.
>
> Also present together with the Secretary-l and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife, Minister for Science
and Technology U Thaung and wife and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Khin Maung Win and wife.
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> SOURCE: Information Sheet N0. B-1444 (I) 17th July, 2000
> MYANMAR INFORMATION COMMITTEE, YANGON
>
> Vice-President of PRC Mr. Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing Arrives
>
> At the invitation of Vice -Chairman of the State Peace and Development
> Council of the Union of Myanmar General Maung Aye, a goodwill delegation
led
> by Vice-President of the People's Republic of China Mr. Hu Jintao and
Madame
> Liu Yongqing arrived Yangon by special flight on 16 July to pay an
official
> visit to the Union of Myanmar. On arrival at the Yangon Airport,
> Vice-President of PRC issued an arrival statement. General Maung Aye and
> party and Vice-President Mr. Hu Jintao and his delegation members held
> discussions at the meeting hall of Pyithu Hluttaw Building in the
afternoon
> on the same day.
>
> Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
and
> wife Dr. Daw Khin Win Shwe also called on Vice-President of the People's
> Republic of China Mr. Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing, at Seinle Kantha
> State House, Yangon on the evening of 17 July.
>
> In the evening, General Maung Aye and Wife Daw Mya Mya San hosted a dinner
at
> the Reception Hall of Pyithu Hluttaw Building in honour of Vice-President
of
> the People's Republic of China Mr. Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing and
> goodwill delegation members.
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> Sport News (July 18)
> --------------------
>
> Prize presentation for 31st Inter-State/Division Basketball Tournament
held
>
> Yangon, 17 July --- The prize presentation ceremony for the 31st
Inter-State/Division Basketball Tournament organized by Myanmar Basketball
Federation was held at Aung San Gymnasium this morning, attended by Chairman
of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint.
>
> Also present at the final matches and prize presentation ceremony were
Secretary-General of MOC Director-General of Sports and Physical Education
Department Col. Thaung Htaik, officials, panel of patrons of Myanmar
Women s Sports Federation, the President of MBF and executives, guests and
spectators.
>
> After the final matches, Vice-President of MBF Daw Nu Nu Yi, Patron Daw
Win Shwe and Patron Daw San Yon presented first, second and third prizes to
respective teams.
>
> Secretary-General of MBF U Maung Maung Myint and Deputy Director-General
of SPED Lt.Col. Thein Aung presented prizes to the winners.
>
> Then, President of MBF Professor Dr. Sein Myint presented fair play awards
to Yangon Division women s team and Shan State (North) men s team.
>
> Director-General Col. Thaung Htaik presented best player awards to Ma Su
Su Han of Sagaing Division women s team and Maung Tun Tin of Shan State
(South) men s team.
>
> Later, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented championship shields to
Sagaing Division women s team and Shan State (South) men s team. --- MNA
>
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>
> Officials review Myanmar national soccer team s preparations to take part
in Tiger Cup
>
> Yangon, 17 July --- Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint met with members of Myanmar journalist
delegation who attended the press conference and the drawing of the schedule
of the third ASEAN Tiger Cup soccer matches in Bangkok, Thailand, from 9 to
11 July, and officials of the Myanmar national soccer team which played
tune-up matches in four major towns in upper Myanmar from 7 to 14 July.
>
> The meeting took place in Padamya Hall of National Indoor Stadium-1 in
Thuwunna this morning.
>
> Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint gave a speech.
>
> Members of Myanmar journalist delegation U Kyi Nyunt (Sagaing Kyi Nyunt),
U Tun Tha (U Ye Win), Deputy Chief Editor of Myanma Alin U Win Tin,
Assistance-Director of SPED U Tin Aung and Director of Forest Department U
Win Lwin took part in the discussions.
>
> Director-General Col Thaung Htaik explained Myanmar Tiger Company s
arrangements to honour Myanmar soccer team if it wins the Tiger Cup.
>
> Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung explained the condition of
Myanmar national team which played tune-up matches in four major towns in
upper Myanmar from 7 to 14 July.
>
> Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint looked into requirements, saying Myanmar
national soccer team should make preparation fully to win the Tiger Cup
which will be held from 4 to 18 November in Thailand. As the tournament will
mark the level of the Myanmar national soccer team athletes should undergo
training with high morale and discipline. The team won the support of the
people at tune-up matches.---MNA
>
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>
> Construction beat Defence 3-1
>
> Yangon, 17 July --- Construction team and Defence team at the semi-final
of 2000-2001 football tournament at Thuwunna Sports Training Centre on 17
July. Construction beat Defence 3-1 and advanced into finals. --- MNA
>
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