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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, November 15, 1999)

The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, November 15, 1999)
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(1)   Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing 
       attend tenth communal Kathina robs offering ceremony of 
       family of Defence Services Intelligence
(2)   Fossils of Pondaung prove human-like primates inhabited 
         land of Myanmar over 40 million years ago Firm evidence shows 
         Myanmar people evolved on Myanmar land and built up their culture 
          through successive ages
(3)    Secretary 1 presents prizes to winners of Seventh Myanmar
       Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition
(4)   CREIC holds prize presentation ceremony of second short story,
        article, song, poem, cartoon, painting and poster competition
(5)   Minister for Industry-1 inspects No 1 Marble Factory in Loikaw
(6)   Minister inspects lyre and Rubber Factory No.1
(7)   Vietnamese Peoples Army delegation leaves
(8)   31 members resign from Myittha Township NLD
(9)   37 members resign from Gyobingauk Township NLD
 
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(1)   Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing 
       attend tenth communal Kathina robs offering ceremony of 
       family of Defence Services Intelligence

		
YANGON, 14 Nov - The tenth communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of the family of Defence Services Intelligence was held at Defence Services Dhammayon on Arzani Road at 9.30 am today, attended by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing. 


It was also attended by State Ovadacariya Sayadaws, Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidlhaja Agga Maha Saddhamrna Jotika Myingyan Koehsaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita and member Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.


First, the congregation recited Namotassa thrice in the opening of the ceremony.

		
Then, Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and the congregation received the Five Precepts from Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru ,Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Hinthada Ledi Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Khamarvuda.


Next, members of the Sangha recited Parittas.


Afterwards, the Senior General and wife offered Kathina robes and provisions to State Ovadacariya Maha Aungmyebonkyaw Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Nayaka of Bahan Township and Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta Sobhita. 
		

The Senior General and wife and party shared merits gained after receiving a sermon delivered by Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Saddhamma Jotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara. 


Later, the congregation offered soon to Sayadaws who attended the Kathina robes offering ceremony.

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(2)   Fossils of Pondaung prove human-like primates inhabited 
         land of Myanmar over 40 million years ago Firm evidence shows 
         Myanmar people evolved on Myanmar land and built up their culture 
          through successive ages

		
YANGON, 14 Nov - The following is a translation of the address by Lt Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council, at the prize distribution of Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition at the National Theatre today.

In conclusion, I would like to exhort all the artistes 

 to strive by means of their artistic talents for continued graceful flourishing of Myanmar peoples own culture, arts and national characteristics that have flourished splendidly for years countable by the thousand

 to strive by means of their artistic talents for preservation of Myanmar peoples firm and profound historical traditions and their grand high-level culture for eternity


 to strive by means of their artistic talents to strengthen immunity based on national spirit in young people of the new generation to ward off the danger of alien cultural infiltration.

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(3)    Secretary 1 presents prizes to winners of Seventh Myanmar
       Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition
		
YANGON, 14 Nov - The prize presentation ceremony of Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road this afternoon, with an address by Patron of the Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.


The State - sponsored competition was held here with six objectives to rekindle in all the nationals patriotism and nationalist fervour; to uphold and safeguard Myanmar cultural heritage; to continue to promote and propagate Myanmar music, Myanmar dancing and genuine Myanmar performing arts; to uplift Myanmar national character; to contribute towards spiritual development of youths; and to guard against influence of the alien culture.

Patron of Seventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address. (Reported separately)


Then, the Secretary-1 presented first, second and third prizes to winners in men s professional level, mens amateur level, mens higher education level, boys basic education level (age 15-20), boys basic education level (age 10-15) and boys basic education level (age 5-10) in Maha Gita song event.

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(4)   CREIC holds prize presentation ceremony of second short story,
        article, song, poem, cartoon, painting and poster competition

		
YANGON, 14 Nov - The prize presentation ceremony of the second short story, article, song, poem, cartoon, painting and poster competition of the Crime Reduction, Education and Information Committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs was held at Aungthabye Police Yeiktha on Kyaikwaing Phaya Road in Mayangon Township this morning, addressed by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.


In his address, the Secretary-2 said.

In conclusion, the Secretary-2 urged all to organize the people to keep a security vigil and to actively participate in the crime reduction work together with the police members.


The Secretary-2 presented prizes to winners of the short story event.

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(5)   Minister for Industry-1 inspects No 1 Marble Factory in Loikaw

YANGON, 14 Nov - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Managing Director of Myanma Ceramics Industries and officials, inspected No.1 Marble Factory in Loikaw on 13 November.


The minister gave instructions on running of the factory, quality of finished products and distribution of products to the people at reasonable price.


The minister offered flowers and lights at Thiri Mingala Taungdaw Taungkwe Pagoda.

He donated K 300,000 for renovation of the pagoda.


The minister inspected production of raw materials branch of No.1 Marble Factory in Lawpita. He met service personnel there.


In the afternoon, the minister met members of Pinlaung Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association and presented K 20,000 to the association.


The minister, together with Deputy Commander of Eastern Command and officials inspected Daunglaik Cement Plant in Tikyit in Pinlaung Township and raw materials.


Director-General of the Ministry of Science and Technology reported on construction of the cement plant .

The minister and party inspected herbal plantations of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries in Heho.


Director-General of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries reported on arrangements for extended plantations.

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(6)   Minister inspects lyre and Rubber Factory No.1

YANGON, 14 Nov - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by Managing Director of Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries arrived at No 1 Tyre and Rubber Factory in Thaton, Mon State, on 12 November, where they welcomed by General Manager of the factory and officials.


In the briefing hall, the minister met with officials and gave instructions on drawing plans to meet the target, making more concerted efforts without taking day-off on Sunday for the national development, conducting on-job training courses and giving priority to staff welfare.


This morning, the minister and party inspected production process of the factory, machinery arrived from abroad and sheds.


Meeting with officials, the minister urged them to dutifully carry out the tasks given, to strictly follow rules and regulations and to make study while taking over responsibilities with attachment to the factory.


The minister and party then inspected men and ladies hostels, sports ground for kids and staff welfare video hall.

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(7)   Vietnamese Peoples Army delegation leaves
		
YANGON, 14 Nov - The Vietnamese Peoples Army delegation led by Lt-Gen Nguyen Huy Hieu left here by air this morning.


The delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Director of Military Training Brig-Gen Aung Kyi and senior Tatmadaw officers, Charge d Affaires ai of Vietnamese Embassy Mr Nguyen Dinh Tang and Military Attache Sr Col Nguyen Ngou Lu.

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(8)   31 members resign from Myittha Township NLD

YANGON, 14 Nov - Thirty-one members resigned from National League for Democracy of Myittha Township, Mandalay Division.


Thirty-one members of Myittha Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myittha Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 13 July 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

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(9)   37 members resign from Gyobingauk Township NLD

YANGON, 14 Nov - Thirty-seven members resigned from National League for Democracy of Gyobingauk Township, Bago Division.


Thirty-seven members of Gyobingauk Township NLD, Bago Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Gyobingauk Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 20 September 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

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(10)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Nov11 was 34.5 C (94 F)

Minimum temperature on Nov11 was 24.0 C (75F)

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