The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday,

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Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, December 16, 1999) 

The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, December 16, 1999) 
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(1)   Ramong Bridge on Yangon-Sittway Highway in Minbya Township, 
       Rakhine State,  commissioned
(2)   Secretary-1 inspects regional development tasks in Rakhine State,
       restoration of ancient pagodas in MraukU
(3)   Secretary-1 attends ceremony to plant central pivot of MyoU
       Shwezigon Hsandaw Pagoda in Maungtaw Township
(4)   Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centres
       of Sittway BEHS Nov 2, Thandwe BEHS No 1
(5)   Secretary-2 meets visitors from Yunnan Province
(6)   Secretary-2 receives Ambassador of LPDR
(7)   Bo Tree planted to mark success of first ordination and novitiation
        of students from basic education schools
(7)   Bo Tree planted to mark success of first ordination and novitiation
        of students from basic education schools
(8)   Minister meets visitors from Japan and Germany
(9)   Minister meets Vice Governor of Yunnan
(10) Myanmar Two Millennia Conference begins
(11)  Minister meets Vice-Governor of Yunnan Province
(12)  Foreign military attaches Malaysia visit Bagan-NyaungU, 
       Mandalay, Innlay
(13)  Full dress rehearsal held for opening ceremony of 
       Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi 
(14)  Sangha Meeting of All Shwekyin Nikaya Ganas continues
(15)  Delegates leave
(16)  MAs from Malaysia visit Gems Museum, Defence Services Museum
(17)  95 members resign from Kyauktaw Township NLD
(18)  WEATHER

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(1)   Ramong Bridge on Yangon-Sittway Highway in Minbya Township, 
       Rakhine State, was commissioned

    
YANGON, 15 Dec - Ramong Bridge on Yangon-Sittway Highway in Minbya Township, 
Rakhine State, was commissioned into service this morning at the pandal near 
the bridge, addressed by Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of 
Border Areas and National Races Secretary-l of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun presented 
commemorative pennants to the Secretary-l, the Secretary-3 and Commander 
Maj-Gen Aung Htwe.
    

The Secretary-l then presented gifts to Deputy Superintending Engineer of 
Ramong Bridge Project.


Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun formally opened the 
bridge.


Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun formally unveiled the stone plaque.


The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark 
the inauguration of Ramong Bridge.


The Secretary-l and party inspected the bridge and met local residents at the 
ceremony.

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(2)   Secretary-1 inspects regional development tasks in Rakhine State,
       restoration of ancient pagodas in MraukU

    
YANGON, 15 Dec - Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of Border 
Areas and National Races Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development 
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and 
Development Council Lt- Gen Win Myint the ministers, the deputy ministers, 
the Chief of Staff (Air), officials of the State Peace and Development 
Council Office, heads of departments, and officials, left here by Tatmadaw 
flight on 14 December morning and arrived at Sittway Airport at 9 am.


The Secretary- 1 and party were welcomed there by Member of the State Peace 
and Development Council Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development 
Council Commander of Western Command, Commander of Danyawady Naval Region 
Command Headquarters Commodore, Deputy Commander of Western Command, military 
and civilian officers, and members of the Union Solidarity and Development 
Association.


The Secretary-l and party then arrived in Buthidaung where they were welcomed 
by of Buthidaung Station, Tactical Operations Commander, district and 
township authorities, departmental officials, and USDA members.


They then proceeded to Gandamar Model Village in Buthidaung.


In the briefing hall of the village, Tactical Operations Commander reported 
to the Secretary-l on building of 15 model villages in Buthidaung and 
Maungtaw, Townships, households and population of the villages, location of 
the villages and provisions for agricultural works, followed by supplementary 
reports by Commander and Minister Col Thein Nyunt.


After hearing the reports, the Secretary-l made a speech on the occasion, 
saying model villages were built with the aim of ensuring well-being of 
national races and their children.


He spoke of the need for the villagers to work hard and make arrangements for 
requirements of the villages in health, education and transport sectors.


The Secretary-l then inspected Gandama Model Village and met the villagers.


Next, they went to Kainggyi Model Village in Maungtaw Township where they 
were welcomed by district and township authorities, departmental officials, 
and USDA members.


Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National 
Races and Development Affairs reported on agriculture, transport, education, 
health, and power and water supply of the village.


The Secretary-1 attended to the needs of the village.


Then, the Secretary-l and party arrived in Maungtaw where they attended the 
ceremony to erect the central pivot of ,MyoU Shwezigon Hsandawmyat Pagoda.


The Secretary-1 met officials of Border Areas Immigration Inspection and 
Control Headquarters there.


Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population and Head of 
Border Areas Immigration Inspection and Control Headquarters reported on 
regional security, prevalence of law and order and immigration works in 
border areas and Deputy Minister for Commerce on border trade.


The Secretary-1 and party then arrived at the construction site of 
Kissapanadi Bridge near Kyauktaw and inspected the completed bridge which 
will be opened soon.


In the briefing hall, Deputy Superintending Engineer reported on preparations 
for the opening ceremony of the bridge, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe on Yangon-Sittway 
Highway Project, completion of the road section between Sittway and An and 
passing of cars including buses on it.


The Secretary-1 and party then arrived in-MraukU where they inspected 
renovation works at Ashaymya Tazaung Pagoda.


Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Deputy Director of MraukU 
Archaeology Department reported on excavation of ancient buildings in the 
cultural heritage region of MraukU which was divided into four zones, the 
number of pagodas in the zones, restoration of pagodas with their approved 
State funds for 1999-2000 and pagodas being restored with the donations of 
well-wishers.


The Secretary-l heard the reports and gave instructions.


They then proceeded to Shitthaung (a) Yan-aung Zeya Pagoda in MraukU and paid 
homage to Buddha images there.


Rector of Yangon Technological University, leader of the technicians group 
for restoration of the pagoda, reported on architectural design of the pagoda 
and repair and maintenance of the pagoda.


The commander of regional Defence Services Intelligence unit, on behalf of 
well-wishers, handed donations amounting to K 3.4 million to the Secretary-l.


For restoration of ancient pagodas in MraukU, the well-wishers made the 
donations including K 500,000 each by U Kyi Than and Daw Than Than Yi family 
of Yangon, U Tha Aye and Daw Than Than Nu family, K 300,000 each by the 
regional Defence Services Intelligence unit, U Tin Shwe and Daw Aye Yi, U Tin 
Maung Win and Daw Aye Aye Myint, U Sein Hok and Daw Sein Than, U Yauk Hwa and 
Daw Than Than Win family and U Aye Maung and Daw Kyin Sein of Yangon.

The Secretary-l and party paid obeisance to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indacariya of 
Aungmye Bawdi Sasana Yeiktha in Buthitaung and spent the night at the MyaukU 
Hotel.


This morning, the Secretary-l attended the opening ceremony of Ramong Bridge 
on Yangon-Sittway Highway.


He also attended the ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre of 
Sittway Basic Education High School No 2 and the same occasional No 1 BEHS in 
Thandwe.


The Secretary-l arrived back here in the evening.

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(3)   Secretary-1 attends ceremony to plant central pivot of MyoU
       Shwezigon Hsandaw Pagoda in Maungtaw Township
    
YANGON, 15 Dec - A ceremony to plant central pivot of MyoU Shwezigon Hsandaw 
Pagoda in Maungtaw Township, Rakhine State, was held yesterday afternoon, 
attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen 
Khin Nyunt.

Staff Officer of Maungtaw Township Religious Affairs Department acted as 
master of ceremonies.


Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party received the Five Precepts from 
Ahlodawpyi Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa.


Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party then presented offertories to members 
of the Sangha.
Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party took the designated 
places on the pagoda.

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(4)   Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centres
       of Sittway BEHS Nov 2, Thandwe BEHS No 1

YANGON, 15 Dec - The opening ceremonies of multimedia teaching centres of 
Sittway Basic Education High School No 2 and Thandwe Basic Education High 
School No 1 were held at the respective schools today, attended by Chairman 
of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development 
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.


A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre of Sittway Basic Education High 
School No 2 was held at the school at 10.30 am today.


Headmaster and Chairman of School Board of Trustees formally opened the 
multi-media teaching centre.


Then, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt 
pressed the button to unveil the signboard of the multi-media teaching centre.

    
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party inspected audio system media, 
projected media, printed media, painting room, arts room, computer aided 
media, audio visual media, library and reading corner at the school.


Then, the opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centre of Sittway Basic 
Education High School No 2 was held at Dhamma Zeya Hall of the school.


Headmaster reported to the Secretary-1 on history of the school, progress of 
students education and development of all-round education.


Later, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt made a speech on the occasion.


Then, the prizes presentation ceremony for outstanding students who had 
passed the matriculation examination 1999 was held at the school.


Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented first prize to Maung Min Zan Wai who 
won the first in Rakhine State with five distinctions.


Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint presented prizes to Ma Kyi May Soe, on behalf of 
the seven students with four distinctions and Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe 
presented prizes to Maung Ko Ko Maung, on behalf of the seventeen students 
with three distinctions, to Maung Kyaw Soe Lin, on behalf of the thirty three 
students with two distinctions and to Ma Wai Wai Paing, on behalf of the 
thirty-first students with one distinction.


The Secretary-l and party went to Thandwe where they were welcomed by members 
of District and Township Peace and Development Councils and departmental 
officials and officials.


Then, the opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centre of Thandwe Basic 
Education High School No 1 was held at the school at 2.30 pm today.


Headmistress Daw Khin Myint and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Khin 
Maung formally opened the multi-media teaching centre.


Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt pressed 
the button to unveil the signboard of the multi-media teaching centre at the 
school.


The Secretary-1 and party inspected the printed media, electronic media 
(Audio System), projected media, electronic media, (Video System), computer 
aided instruction, computer application & E-Mail, arts and crafts room, 
painting room and music room at the school.


The opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centre of Thandwe Basic 
Education High Schoo1 No 1 was held at Dwaya Shwepyi Hall of the school.


Headmistress Daw Khin Myint reported to the Secretary-1 on the academic 
matters and opening of multi-media teaching centre and provided aids.


Then, Secretary of School Board of Trustees explained about efforts for the 
emergence of multi-media teaching centre at the school in cooperation with 
parents, well-wishers, to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.


Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address and signed in the 
visitors? book at the school.


Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt posed for photo with the headmistress, teachers 
and students.


Afterward, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address.


He said opening of multi-media teaching centres these days was due to 
concerted efforts of the local authorities, parents and the school boards of 
trustees.


The students? keen interest in and enthusiastic involvement at the 
multi-media teaching centres showed their high level of intelligence.


He noted that human resources development plays a vital role in building a 
modern and developed nation. He thanked for the assistance rendered to the 
government to bring about all-round development of education and that such 
help was placed on record.


He called on teachers to make the most efficient use of the centres in their 
teaching and training of the students, ensure that the students uphold 
cultural traditions, develop patriotism and enhance Union spirit.


The Secretary-l urged the students to exhibit their skills and try to become 
intellectuals and technocrats who serve the interests of the nation. He 
stressed the need for the teachers, the school boards of trustees and parents 
to be able to continuously turn out intellectuals and technocrats beneficial 
to the nation.

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(5)   Secretary-2 meets visitors from Yunnan Province
    
Y ANGON, 15 Dec - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Tin Oo met Vice Governor of Yunnan Province, Chairman of Yunnan 
Provincial Supervision Committee for Paunglaung Hydropower Project Mr Shao 
Qiwei and party who called at Dagon Yeiktha of Ministry of Defence at 2 pm 
today.


Also present at the call together with Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo were 
Minister for Industry-2, Minister for Electric Power, Director-General of 
Electric Power Department and officials and together with the guests was 
Ambassador of the People?s Republic of China Mr Liang Dong.

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(6)   Secretary-2 receives Ambassador of LPDR

YANGON, 15 Dec - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council 
Lt-Gen Tin Oo met Ambassador of Lao People?s Democratic Republic Mr Ly 
Bounkham who called at Dagon Yeiktha of Ministry of Defence at 1 pm today.

Also present at the call together with Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo were 
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, Minister for Commerce, 
Director-General of Political Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 
Deputy Director-General of the office of the State Peace and Development 
Council and officials and together with the ambassador was?Military Attache 
Col Phanh Sonephachanh.

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(7)   Bo Tree planted to mark success of first ordination and novitiation
        of students from basic education schools
    
YANGON, 15 Dec - A ceremony to share merits gained of the first ordination 
and novitiation of 3,000 students from basic education schools sponsored by 
No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon City) was held at the respective 
places today.


Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo offered 
?soon? and presented offertories to the members of the Sangha.


Altogether 100 men were ordained in the ordination hall in Kaba Aye Hill 
under the supervision of Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka 
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Thirinandabhivamsa and Joint Secretary 
Sayadaw and nine member Sayadaws.

Director-General, departmental officials, TEOs, school heads, teachers and 
well-wishers donated provisions to member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha 
Nayaka Committee and 100 temporary monks.


The Secretary-2, Commander, Minister, Chairman of CSSTB, the deputy ministers 
and the directors-general offered ?soon? to members of the Sangha and nuns 
totalling 3,500 at three storey Sonsarhsaung in, Kaba Aye Hill.

A ceremony to share merits for ordination and novitiation of No 3 BED was 
held at Maha Pasana, Cave in Mayangon Township.

The congregation received Five Precepts from Vice-Chairman Sayadaw Agga Maha 
Pandita, Bhaddanta Thirinandabhivamsa and members of the Sangha recited the 
Parittas.


Next, the Secretary-2, Minister for Education, Chairman, the deputy 
ministers, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore, Director-General and officials 
presented offertories to the members of the Sangha.


Joint Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita 
Bhaddanta Labasasmi delivered a sermon.


A ceremony to plant Bo tree to mark the success of donation and novitiation 
held in the precincts of Pitakat Taik in Kaba Aye Hill.


Deputy Director of No 3 BED reported on planting of Bo trees.


Minister for Education formally unveiled the stone plaque.

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(8)   Minister meets visitors from Japan and Germany

YANGON, 15 Dec - Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein met 
General Manager of Tomen Corporation of Japan Mr Y Sekimoto and party who 
called at his office at 3.30 pm today.


Similarly, Minister U Khin Maung Thein met Director of Fritz Werner Co of 
Germany Mr P D Christ and party who called at his office at 4.30 pm today.


Also present at the calls was Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar.

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(9)   Minister meets Vice Governor of Yunnan

YANGON, 15 Dec - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met Vice Governor of 
Yunnan Province Mr Shao Qiwei and party who called at his office at 4 pm 
today.


Also present at the call were officials of the Ministry of Commerce.

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(10)  Myanmar Two Millennia Conference begins

YANGON, 15 Dec - Myanmar Two Millennia Conference, sponsored by the 
Universities Historical Research Department, began at International Business 
Centre this morning.


Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Education U Than Aung said Myanmar and 
international scholars will exchange views and hold discussions on invaluable 
cultural heritage of Myanmar history and traditions and culture, valuable 
lessons to face and overcome the new challenges of the new millennium. While 
facing the new challenges such as over population growth, technological 
developments, international relations, spiritual problems, peace and security 
in the new century, efforts for revitalization of the cultural image will 
continue to flourish.


Recently, fossils of Amphipithecus and Pondaungia, the source of human beings 
were found in Pondaung at Ponnya regions and Bronze Age tools in Nyaunggan 
region. The works to recover the valuable records of the past should 
continue. Finding of fossils and ancient tools is the result of development 
in new excavation techniques and equipment. It is hoped that the new means 
found by Myanmar and international 5cholars at the paper reading session will 
help solve the problems and overcome the challenges of the new century & 
Director-General of UHRD in presenting the paper on Myanmar? s past 2,000 
years, journey, said Myanmar?s political and cultural situations which had 
passed through the past 2000 years still reflect the nation? s present 
situation. 


Culture U Soe Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Education, diplomats of foreign 
missions, historical researchers of Myanmar and abroad, officials of the 
Ministry of Education, guests and resource persons.


Fourteen papers were read on the first day session. 

Resource persons of Myanmar, Australia, Bangladesh, the People Republic of 
China, Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the United States, 
Britain, France and Germany will read 44 papers at the conference which 
continues till 17 December.

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(11)  Minister meets Vice-Governor of Yunnan Province


YANGON, 15 Dec - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe met a 
delegation led by Vice-Governor of Yunnan Province? Mr Shao Qiwei who called 
at his office at 3 pm today.


Also present at the call were Deputy Minister and Director-General of 
Transport Department.

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(12)  Foreign military attaches Malaysia visit Bagan-NyaungU, Mandalay, Innlay


YANGON, 15 Dec - A study group comprising foreign military attaches to 
Malaysia led by Dean of Military Attaches Military Attache of Republic of 
Korea to Malaysia Col Yoo Yong Gueriand their families visited Bagan-NyaungU, 
Mandalay and Taunggyi and arrived back here by Tatmadaw flight this morning.


The study group left here by Tatmadaw flight on 13 December morning for 
Bagan-NyaungU and arrived at Bagan-NyaungU airport.


They visited Bagan Archaeological Museum, U Ba Nyein?s lacquerware works and 
Ananda Pagoda in the morning. In the afternoon, the study delegation went to 
Mandalay by Tatmadaw flight and arrived at Mandalay.


They were welcomed by Tatmadaw officers and departmental officials.


Then, the study group from Malaysia visited Myanansankyaw Shwenandaw, 
Shwenandaw cultural museum, U Sein Myint?s gold embroidery works and 
Yadanapura Myanmar Arts and Handicraft Beikmam.
 

The study group visited Maha Muni Pagoda in Mandalay yesterday morning and 
left Mandalay for Heho. They were welcomed at Heho airport by Tatmadaw 
officers and departmental officials.


Later, they visited Innlay Lake in Nyaungshwe and watched demonstration of 
Innlay traditional boat race in the afternoon.


The study group went to demonstration of Innlay traditional weaving and silk 
industries and visited the PhaungdawU Pagoda.
 

They made a donation for the pagoda?s fund and left there for Taunggyi.
 

The study group visited Taunggyi market and went sight-seeing in Taunggyi 
this morning.


They arrived back here by Tatmadaw aircraft at 11.30 am today.

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(13)  Full dress rehearsal held for opening ceremony of 
       Maha Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi 

YANGON, 15 Dec - The full dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony of Maha 
Thantithukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi was held in the precinct of the 
Kyaungdawgyi, Natchaung Ward, Tamway, this morning.


The rehearsal included reciting the dispensing of metta by Mingun Sayadaw by 
members of wut associations, arrival of the Secretary-l, Patron of the 
Committee for Holding the Opening Ceremony of the Kyaungdawgyi, and party, 
sending for Penang-Singapore Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhama 
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Pahavamsa to the Maha Mingala stone plaque of the 
Kyaungdawgyi, reading words in the stone plaque by Sayagyi U Kyaw, member of 
Myanmar Calendar Advisory Board, unveiling the stone plaque by Sayadaw 
Bhaddanta Panavalunsa, unveiling the signboard of the Kyaungdawgyi by the 
Secretary-l, opening the Kyaungdawgyi by the Minister for Construction, the 
Minister for Religious Affairs and the Chairman of the Upahtaka, and taking 
position in the hall by the Secretary-l and party.


Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee for 
Opening of the Kyaungdawgyi Vice-Mayor, Member Deputy Commander of Yangon 
Command and officials.

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(14)  Sangha Meeting of All Shwekyin Nikaya Ganas continues


YANGON, 15 Dec - The first day?s afternoon session of the 15th Sangha Meeting 
of All Shwekyin Nikaya Ganas continued at Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in 
Nyaungshwe Township, Shan State, yesterday.


The meeting read the messages of the Maha Nayaka Sayadaws of Shwekyin Nikaya 
Ganas and discussed matters on Shwekyin Nikaya Panyatti Sarthintaiks and 
Viniya.


Well-wishers of Kengtung Township offered soon to members of the Sangha who 
had attended the first day meeting of the 15th Sangha Meeting of All Shwekyin 
Nikaya Ganas.


In the evening, Myasetkya Sayadaw Dhammakathika Bahujanahitasdhara 
Bhaddantahtialihana delivtered a sermon.

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(15)  Delegates leave


YANGON, 15 Dec - Delegates of ASEAN member nations led by Deputy 
Secretary-General of ASEAN Secretariat Mr Immanuel Robert Inkirwang who 
attended the Third Meeting of ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration 
Departments and Heads of Consular Divisions which was held from 13 t0 14 
December at Traders Hotel, left here by air this afternoon.


The delegates were seen off at Yangon International Airport by Deputy 
Director-General of Immigration and National Registration Department and 
officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies concerned.

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(16)  MAs from Malaysia visit Gems Museum, Defence Services Museum


YANGON, 15 Dec - A study group comprising foreign military attaches to 
Malaysia led by Dean of Military Attaches Military Attache of Republic of 
Korea to Malaysia Col Yoo Young Guen and their families visited the Myanma 
Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon.


They were welcomed by Assistant Director of Myanma Gems Museum of Myanma Gems 
Enterprise and Adviser.


The study group then went to Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda Road 
this afternoon.


Officials of the museum conducted them round the museum.


Later, the study group visited the Shwedagon Pagoda.

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(17)  95 members resign from Kyauktaw Township NLD


YANGON, 15 Dec - Ninety-five members resigned from the National League for 
Democracy of Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State.


Ninety-five members of Kyauktaw Township NLD, Rakhine State, of their own 
volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kyauktaw Township 
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission Office and the party 
concerned on 25 September 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in 
party politics of NLD.

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(18)  WEATHER

Maximum temperature on Dec 14 was 34.0 °C (93°F)

Minimum temperature on Dec 15 was 21.5 °C (71°F)

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