The New Light of Myanmar ( Monday,

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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar ( Monday, November 21, 1999 )

The New Light of Myanmar ( Monday, November 21, 1999 )
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1. Fourth Shwekya Thingan (Matho Thingan) weaving and donating ceremony held 
at Tooth Relic Pagoda
2. Secretary-1 attends ground-breaking ceremony for construction of new 
school building in Kyauktan
3. Auditor-General leaves for Philippines
4. CEC member accepts USDA membership applications in Taunatha
5. Cooperative Industrial Products Exhibition and Sales continue
6. MOB opens branch in Mandalay
7. Matho Thingan Waving Competitions held at Shwedagon, Botataung Pagoda
8. Myanmar tourism delegation holds talks in LPDR
9. Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscripts Award announced
10. MMA (Women?s Section) holds respects paying ceremony
11. 34 members resign from Thayetchaung Tsp NLD
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1. Fourth Shwekya Thingan (Matho Thingan) weaving and donating ceremony held 
at Tooth Relic Pagoda   

YANGON, 21 NOV - The opening ceremony of the fourth Shwekya Thingan (Matho 
Thingan) weaving and donating ceremony of the Tooth Relic Pagoda was held at 
the pagoda this evening, attended by Secretary-l of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint 
extended greetings.

He said this is the fourth time Shwekya Thingan weaving and donating ceremony 
has been held within the precincts of the Tooth Relic Pagoda on Dhamma Pala 
Hill in Mayangon Township.He then elaborated on matters related to Shwekya 
Thingan.

In dealing with looms, the deputy commander said No1 Loom is donated by 
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe 
and family, and USDA members will weave Shwekya Thingan at that loom and take 
part in the competition. Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint and Chairman of 
Yangon West District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein 
formally opened the competition.

Afterwards, the panel of judges gave a signal by ringing the bell, and the 
competition began.

The Secretary-1, the Secretary-3, the commander, ministers and officials 
watched the competition.

Shwekya Thingan being woven as of this evening, will be offered to the Tooth 
Relic Pagoda and nine Buddha images kept in Gandakuditaik of the pagoda 
before the dawn of the Full-moo Day of Tazaungmon. 
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2. Secretary-1 attends ground-breaking ceremony for construction of new 
school building in Kyauktan         

YANGON, 21 Nov - A ground-breaking ceremony for construction of a new basic 
education primary school building was held at the designated place in Eastern 
Ward, Kyauktan, this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
At the auspicious time, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Deputy Minister for 
Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Progress 
of Border Areas and National Races U Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister for Education 
Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and Chairman of VES Group Company Ltd Mr Vikrom Aisiri 
drove stakes at the respective places.

Then, the Secretary-l and party sprinkled scented water over the stakes.

Afterwards, the Secretary-l performed the ritual of golden and silver shows 
to mark the successful completion of the ceremony.
The Secretary- 1 heard reports on the architectural design of the new school 
building and arrangements for construction works.

Next, the Secretary-l inspected construction of Sasana Beikmandawgyi and a 
new building for Myoma Basic Education Middle School in Kyauktan.

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3. Auditor-General leaves for Philippines
    
YANGON,21 Nov -Chairman of Myanmar Accountancy Council Auditor-General 
Brig-Gen Tin Aye left here this morning to attend the 11th Conference of 
ASEAN Accountants Council to be held in Davao City in the Philippines from 23 
to 27 November. Brig-Gen Tin Aye was accompanied by Director-General of the 
Auditor-General?s Office Daw Thin Thin, member of Myanmar Accountancy Council 
U Win Thin and U Kyaw Hoe of Myanmar Accountants Association.
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4. CEC member accepts USDA membership applications in Taunatha

YANGON, 21 Nov -Cornerstone laying ceremony of Aungzabu Hsutaungpyi Pagoda 
was held at Sasana Pala Kyaungtaik in Monyoe Village in Taungtha Township on 
20 November, attended by Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung and wife Daw 
Khin Khin Yi.


Congregation received the Nine Precepts from Sayadaw U Nandavamsa of 
Talaingyat Ywathit Kyaung.
Minister U Aung Thaung presented the ceremonial bricks and relics to Sayadaw 
U Nandavamsa.

The minister accepted K 300,000 donated by U Htain-Daw Hla Khin, K 100,000 by 
U San Nyein-Daw Waing Kyi and K 58,580 by well-wishers from Monyoe Village 
and nearby villages.

USDA CEC member U Aung Thaung went to Hleguma and Htanbinkan Villages and 
accepted 2,512 USDA membership applications.He presented 200 CI sheets and K 
100,000 for repair of Hleguma Village Primary School and offertories to 
Sayadaw U Sandima.
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5. Cooperative Industrial Products Exhibition and Sales continue

YANGON, 21 Nov-Cooperative Industrial Products Exhibition and Sales continued 
for the second day today at Cooperative Commercial Centre at the corner of 
Saya San Road and University.Avenue in Bahan Township. Regional products and 
various items were on sale. The exhibition and sales continue from 9 am to 9 
pm till 26 November. 
Admission is free.
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6. MOB opens branch in Mandalay

YANGON, 21 NOV-The opening ceremony of a branch of Myanmar Oriental Bank was 
held at the Sedona Hotel in Mandalay this morning, attended by member of the 
State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and 
Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint. Commander 
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Vice-Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Than Lwin and 
Chairman of MOB U Tin Oo formally opened the branch and made speeches.

The commander and guests inspected MOB?s 12th branch which is situated on 
35th Street between 81st and 82nd Streets in Mandalay. This is the second 
branch of MOB in Mandalay. The first branch is situated on 84th Street.

Two more branches will be opened in the beginning of Year 2000 - one in 
Yangon and another in Toungoo. 

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7. Matho Thingan Waving Competitions held at Shwedagon, Botataung Pagoda

YANGON, 21 NOV-The opening ceremony of the 15th Matho Thingan Weaving 
Competition of the Shwedagon Pagoda sponsored by the Pagoda Board of Trustees 
was held at the Shwedagon Pagoda at 5 pm today.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of the Central Committee for Organizing 
Matho Thingan Weaving and Offering Ceremony member of the Pagoda Board of 
Trustees U Pe Than Lay and committee members, officials of religious 
associations, weaving experts and pilgrims.

U Pe Than Lay made an opening address.

Then, U Pe Than Lay formally opened the competition.

After the ceremony, various weaving teams took part in the competition.

A similar ceremony was held at the Dhammayon of Botahtaung Pagoda this 
evening.

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8. Myanmar tourism delegation holds talks in LPDR

YANGON, 21 Nov -At the invitation of Deputy Minister of Economic and Tourism 
Services and Chairman of Lao National Tourism Authority of Lao People?s 
Democratic Republic Mr Cheng Sayavong, the Myanmar delegation led by Deputy 
Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu left here by air on 16 
November to attend a ceremony to mark 1999-2000 Visit Laos Year held from 18 
to 23 November in Vientiane, Lao PDR.Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu 
and party attended the opening ceremony of 1999-2000 Visit Laos Year on 18 
November They discussed promotion of tourism services between Myanmar and 
Laos.Over 300,000 tourists visited Lao PDR within the first six months of 
1999.The members of the delegation arrived back here yesterday evening.

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9. Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscripts Award announced

YANGON, 21 Nov-Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscripts Award for 1998 in nine 
genres sponsored by the Ministry of Information were announced today.

In collected short stories, Ko Myo (Zalatmyay) won the first prize for the 
book ?Anaingyu-bar?, Kayah Maung (Loikaw) the second for ?Phohtaung 
kar-see-naing-byi hnint achar-wuthtuto-myar? and Yawnaka Pho Htaung the third 
for ?Hsin-tha-mar?.

In drama, Hsin Min (Thameinhtaw) won the second prize for ?Anu-pyinnya ahla 
pyazat-myar? and Tin Tun Oo (Culture) the third for ?Ramayana Drama?.

In sar-padetha Maung Kyaw Shin won the first prize for?Thuhnint-thu-ahla?, 
Myint Thura the second for ?Pitihlwan-chein? and Maung. Maung Chit Oo 
(Monywa) the third for?Myitta-phyint-pyo thaw-pan?.

In translation, Maung Wint Thu won the first prize for Swit-mi-tha-su ei 
Robinson lo-ba?.

In youth literature, Maung Khaing Khant won the first prize for 
?Mya-seinyaung pon-yeik-myar?,Maung Kyi Maw (Sagu) the second for 
?Myitta-yananthmwe-lay-thaw hnint acharwuthtuto-myar? and Soe Tint Htoo 
(Maubin) the third for ?Htee-gale-hsaung-te-nya hnint 
achar-lu-nge-wuthtutomyar?.

In Myanmar culture and arts, U San won the first prize for ?Yin-kyay 
-hmu-yay-yar hse-hnit-tar?, Lwin Oo the second for ?Thabawa tha-de 
maung-doh-mye? and Shwegu Nan Nwe Nwe the third for ?Myanma-gita ahlaamwe?.

In general knowledge (arts), Moe Zaw Soe won the first prize for ?Cartoon 
yokeshin ei phan-tee-hmu ahsinthsint?, Aung Soe Win the second for ?Myanmar 
Naingngan mee-that-thamaing hnint achay-gan mee-that-pyinnya? and Aung Soe 
(Veterinarian) the third for ?Myanma hin-; sar-kyat?.

In general knowledge (science and applied science), Aung Soe (Agri/107) won 
the first prize for ?Than-shit-hsephyit-iar-hlyin?, Maymyo Chit Swe 
(PyinOoLwin Chit Swe) the . second fer ?Myanma coffee? and Dr Aye Kyaw 
(Medical Research) the third for ?Gene hnint meikset-chin?.

In collected poems, Maung Lun Myaing (Pinlebu) won the first prize for 
?Pwint-thit-mya ahla Oo-yin?, Ye Yint Shan the second for ?Myit-ta-zin-ye 
chit-chin kabyar-myar? and Maung Ohn Thaung (Magway) the third for 
?Pan-ta-htaung-ye wut-yi-ein kabyar-myar?. There are no winners in three 
remaining genres- novel, children?s literature and politics.

The prize presentation ceremony for Sarpay Beikman Manuscripts Award will be 
held in Yangon on Sarsodaw Day which falls on 1st Waxing Day of Nattaw 1361 
ME (8 December 1999) Winners are to contact Administration Section of Sarpay 
Beikman Office, phones 283434 and 283611, as soon as possible.
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10. MMA (Women?s Section) holds respects paying ceremony

YANGON, 21 NOV-Hailing the 50th Anniversary of Myanmar Medical Association, 
the 17th respects paying ceremony, organized by MMA (Yangon) (Women? s 
Section), was held at MMA building on Theinbyu Road in Mingala Taungnyunt 
Township this morning.

Present on the occasion were 175 elder persons of age70 and above, Deputy 
Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya 
Thein Han, the chairman of MMA and EC members, Leading Patron of Women?s 
Section Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members of Panel of Patrons, 
Director-General U Wan Maung of Health Department. officials and Myanma 
doctors from the US.Chairperson of MMA (Women?s Section) Dr Yi Yi Hla 
explained the purpose of the respects paying ceremony.
Then, they presented K 10,000 each to elder persons after paying respects to 
them. On behalf of all elder persons, retired Professor Dr Myint Myint Khin 
spoke words of thanks. 

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11. 34 members resign from Thayetchaung Tsp NLD

YANGON, 21 Nov-Thirty-four members resigned from National League for 
Democracy of Thayetchaung Township, 
Taninthayi Division.

Thirty-four members of Thayetchaung Township NLD, Taninthayi Division. of 
their own volition, resigned by 
sending letters of resignation to Thayetchaung Township Multiparty Democracy 
General Election Commission and the 
party concerned on 2 October 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in 
party politics of NLD.
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WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Nov 20 was 32.0 °C (90 °F)
Minimum  temperature on Nov 21 was 20.0 °C (68 °F)