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Volume XV, Number 99 10th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives Russian Military Attachés

NAY PYI TAW, 23 July — Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and De- velopment Council Deputy Commander-in- Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior Gen- eral Maung Aye received Military Attaché of the Russian Federation Colo- nel Vladimir I Konchakov, who had completed his tour of duty, and his suc- cessor Colonel Alexander V Svintsovsky at Bayintnaung Yeiktha, here, at 9 am today. Also present at the call were Member of the State Peace and De- velopment Council Gen- eral Thura Shwe Mann of Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives outgoing Military Attaché the Ministry of Defence, Thein, Commander-in- Security Chief Lt-Gen Ye Colonel Vladimir I Konchakov and incoming Military Attaché Commander-in-Chief Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Myat Myint. (Navy) Vice-Admiral Soe Hein and Military Affairs MNA Colonel Alexander V Svintsovsky of the Russian Federation.— MNA Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives Pakistani military attachés

NAY PYI TAW, 23 July Commander-in-Chief of Maung Aye received Mili- pleted his tour of duty in Bayintnaung Yeiktha here Peace and Development —Vice-Chairman of the Defence Services Com- tary Attaché of the Islamic Myanmar and his at 9:30 am today. Council General Thura State Peace and Develop- mander-in-Chief (Army) Republic of Pakistan Col succesor Col Muzammil Also present at the call Shwe Mann of Ministry ment Council Deputy Vice-Senior General Zafar Jamil who com- Hussain Shah at were Member of the State of Defence, Commander- in-Chief (Navy) Vice- Admiral Soe Thein and Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Myat Hein and Military Affairs Se- curity Chief Lt-Gen Ye Myint. — MNA

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives outgoing Military Attaché Col Zafar Jamil and incom- ing Military Attaché Col Muzammil Hussain Shah of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan.

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Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Exert continued efforts for * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State food sufficiency * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Myanmar is an agricultural country and Minister inspects regional development the government has paid serious attention to tasks in Ayeyawady Division the agriculture in the interest of the farmers YANGON, 23 July — who constitute the great majority of the Minister for Progress of Minister nation. In the process, it is disseminating Border Areas and National Races and Development advanced cultivation techniques and dis- Col Thein Affairs Col Thein Nyunt tributing the modern farming equipment together with officials con- Nyunt and and high-yield strains. cerned inspected regional wife development affairs in As a result, per acre yield of crops has Maubin and Pyapon Dis- donate increased. In Shan State (East) over 300,000 tricts yesterday. Waso acres of monsoon paddy were grown in 2006- First, the minister at- tended a ceremony to hand robes to a 2007. Per acre yield was over 70 baskets of over a fire engine collec- Sayadaw. paddy. Over 30,000 acres of summer paddy tively donated by MNA were also grown and per acre yield was over wellwishers in Pantanaw Township and gave in- 80 baskets. structions on three plans The government presented awards to and development tasks on fire fighting drills and million donated by the Phone Maw accepted being carried out by the attended the opening cer- wellwishers for the build- farmers who produced over 100 baskets of documents related to the State. emony of a rural health ing of rural health care rural health care centre paddy per acre. On behalf of the care centre in Chaung- centre. Chairmen U Htay handed over by This year farmers are making endeav- wellwishers, the minister galay Village. After- Win of Maubin District wellwishers, and then the presented K 6.7 million for wards, the minister gave PDC and U Mya Oo of ours for exceeding the targets of monsoon minister and wife do- the fire engine to Chair- instructions on health Pantanaw Township nated Waso robes and and summer paddy in the region. man U Myo Oo of care services being pro- PDC accepted cash do- provisions to members of Cultivation of paddy is being extended for Pantanaw Township Peace vided for the villages of nations. the Sangha of East Mon- and Development Coun- border areas. Afterwards, Head of astery of Chaunggalay food sufficiency in the respective states and cil. Next, the minister Afterthat, the min- Pantanaw Township Village. divisions. As a result, there is surplus of viewed the demonstration ister accepted K 13.2 Health Department Dr MNA paddy in the country. KOICA provides Taekwondo equipment for ISPE Regional authorities, departmental offi- YANGON, 23 July—Minister for cials and farmers are thus urged to do their Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint attended utmost in extending cultivation of paddy, oil the ceremony to donate Taekwondo equip- crops, marketable industrial crops and new ment by Korea International Cooperation Agency for Institute of Sports and Physical crops by seizing the opportunities provided Education (ISPE), here, yesterday. by the government for development of agri- Also present on the occasion were culture. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Myanmar Mr Park Key-chong, KOICA Resident Representative Mr Cho Sang-woo, the principal of ISPE, KOICA Taekwondo 14 NLD members of coaches, officials and students of ISPE. Sagaing, Myaung, The equipment worth over US$ 20,000 will help improve Myanmar's Taekwondo training capabilities and further Twantay Townships quit Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Korean Ambassa- strengthen bilateral cooperation between YANGON, 23 July—Six members including Korea and Myanmar. dor Mr Park Key-chong and Taekwondo trainees pose U Chit Hsaing of Sagaing Township National League MNA for documentary photo. — SPED for Democracy, five members including Daw San San Win of Myaung Township NLD, Sagaing Divi- A delegation led by Myanmar Prawn sion and three members including U Than Sein of Entrepreneurs Association poses for Twantay Township NLD, Yangon Division, resigned from the party of their own accord and sent their documentary photo at Yangon letters of resignation to NLD (Headquarters) and International Airport before depar- authorities concerned on 12 July. ture for Thailand on 23 July, 2007. The letter sent to Sagaing, Myaung and The 14-member delegation led by Twantay Township Multi-party Democracy General Chairman of MPEA U Hla Maung Election Subcommission, said that they quit the NLD of their own volition as they no longer wanted to Shwe left here for Thailand to support the party's political activities and stand, and study sea prawn farming. they also did wish to stand as NLD members. —MNA UMFCCI

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L N E W S Tut\kun\N˙s\S tiu;®mHc\.Âk UAE’s Burj Dubai wins title of world’s tallest building ABU DHABI, 22 building in the world in heights to the structural July—Burj Dubai, a 1,276 days, the report top, to the highest occu- skyscraper developed by said. pied floor, to the top of Emaar Properties of the The tower has the roof, and to the tip of United Arab Emirates currently reached 141 the spire, pinnacle, (UAE), wins the title of stories, which makes it antenna, mast or flag the world’s tallest also the building with pole. building at the height of most stories in the world. When completed, 512.1 metres, Emirates Scheduled to be Burj Dubai will have News Agency reported on completed in 2008, Burj consumed 330,000 cubic Saturday. Dubai will be the tallest metres of concrete, With excavation structure in the world in 39,000 tons of steel rebar, A boy jumps into Dambovita River on a hot day in central Bucharest on 19 work started in January all four of the criteria July , 2007. The death toll from Romania’s heat wave rose to 15 on Sunday 142,000 square metres of 2004, Burj (meaning listed by the Council on after six more people died in the Black Sea country where temperatures glass and 22 million man “tower” in Arabic) Dubai Tall Buildings and Urban hovered around 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), Health Minister Eugen hours. — MNA/Xinhua became the tallest Habitat (CTBUH) — Nicolaescu said. — INTERNET Reduced rank for US Marine in Hamdania case

CAMP PENDLETON (Cali- Corporal Trent Thomas, kidnapping, false official fornia), 22 July —A US who has been in military statements and murder for Marine guilty of kidnapping prison since May 2006, his involvement in the and conspiring to murder was found guilty by a death of Hashim Ibrahim an Iraqi grandfather last military jury on Wednes- Awad in April 2006 near year was sentenced on day of kidnapping and Hamdania, Iraq. Friday to a reduction in rank conspiracy to commit Thomas, a Purple Heart to private and a bad-con- larceny, housebreaking, recipient who was serving duct discharge with no Chinese Sichuan opera his third tour of duty in additional time in prison, actress Chen Qiaoru Iraq, was one of eight according to a US Marine performs during a members of an infantry Corps statement. celebration show held in battalion charged in the The world’s tallest tower Burj Dubai stands on Sydney, Australia, on 20 death of Awad, a disabled Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on 22 July, 2007. Burj July, 2007. The show, Iraqi policeman. The Dubai, a tower under construction in the United featuring with Chinese incident was one of a series traditional opera Arab Emirates’ trade hub, became the tallest in which US forces abused building in the world on 21 July, measuring 512.1 performances, was held to mark the 35th anniversary or killed Iraqi civilians metres (1,680 ft), its developer said. — INTERNET of the establishment of the under questionable cir- diplomatic relations cumstances, damaging 11 Revolutionary Guards killed between China and the image of US troops by drug traffickers in Iran Australia. — XINHUA abroad. — MNA/Reuters TEHERAN, 22 July—Eleven elite Revolutionary Over 80 killed in lightning, Guards soldiers were killed Thursday in clashes with armed drug traffickers in Iran’s southeastern storm in Pakistan province of Sistan-Baluchestan, official media ISLAMABAD, 22 July— The lightning hit Nash reported on Saturday. Over eighty people have Namal, Gar Kohi and Jaba “The clashes took place Thursday night” near been killed in lightning villages in upper Dir Sistan-Baluchestan Province’s capital of Zahedan, and storm in Pakistan's District of NWFP on Fri- and “nine other members of the guards and basij North-West Frontier day night and nine houses (Iran’s militia group)” were injured, according to a Province (NWFP), state- were washed away by the spokesman of the Revolutionary Guards. The run Radio Pakistan flood water caused by Iranian security forces would make “tough revenge” reported on Saturday. rains in the area, the radio over the death to the armed bandits, who ambushed reported. Relief and rescue the soldiers, said the state television. DAMASCUS, 23 July—Twenty people were killed and teams have been sent to Four of the traffickers were also killed in the 20 killed, 50 50 others injured as two buses collided in northern Syria the affected area and so clashes, and two of the criminals responsible for on Saturday, the official SANA news agency reported. far 38 dead bodies have the attack have been arrested, local media reported. injured in The accident occurred on a highway some 160 been recovered from the Sistan-Baluchestan Province borders Pakistan and kilometres (100 miles) north of the capital, Damascus. A debris, the radio reported. Afghanistan. On 14 Februay, 13 Revolutionary traffic accident bus whose tyre burst hit an oncoming bus head-on, But some local media Guards members were killed in a car bomb killing 15 people on the spot and injuring some 50 others. has put death toll at 100 explosion made by militants in the provincial capital Five more passengers died later in hospital and some people, including women Zahedan. in Syria of the injure are in a critical condition, the police said. and children. MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua

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YANGON, 23 July — The following is the collection 2. Such Bill to amend the Constitution shall be initiated of suggestions made by NC delegates on the Chapters in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. “Amendment of the Constitution” and “State Flag, 3. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall accept the Bill to State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital” submitted amend the Constitution for consideration, if 20 per to the Plenary Session of the National Convention cent of all the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members submit held at the Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp it. in Hmawby Township today. 4. (a) The adopted provisions of the State The chairman and members of the National Fundamental Principles, the State Structure, Convention Convening Commission, the chairman the Formation of Legislature, the Formation and members of the National Convention Convening of Executive, the Formation of Judiciary, Work Committee, the chairman and members of the and the State of Emergency shall be amended National Convention Convening Management with the prior approval of more than 75 per Committee, and NC delegates, may you be blessed cent of all the members of the Pyidaungsu with physical and mental well-being and Hluttaw, in a nation-wide referendum only auspiciousness. with a majority vote of more than half of Esteemed NC delegates, those who have the right to vote. The Work Committee chairman’s clarification to (b) Provisions other than those mentioned in the the detailed basic principles on the chapters “Amendment paragraph (a) shall be amended only with a U Tin Kha of Delegate Group of State Service of the Constitution”, “State Flag, State Seal, National majority vote of more than 75 per cent of all Personnel.— MNA Anthem and the Capital”, “Transitory Provisions” and the members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. “General Provisions” to be included in the State (c) Articles that are concerned with or inclusive The amendment of any provision of the constitution is as constitution were read out at the NC plenary sessions in Chapters stated in the paragraph (a) shall important as the lifeblood of the nation. Instead of held on 10 and 13 November 2006. be prescribed when the Constitution is amending the constitution with the referendum or over 75 At the plenary sessions held between 21 and 29 drafted. per cent of the members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in December 2006, the delegate groups submitted 18 Esteemed National Convention delegates, accordance with the stipulations of the constitution, a proposal papers in total as follows: Regarding the Work Committee chairman’s detailed basic principle should be adopted to amend the (a) Delegate Group of Political Parties 8 papers clarification, the National Unity Party said, “The Work constitution if over 50 percent of the members of (b) Delegate Group of Committee chairman after studying in detail the representative Hluttaws proposed to do so. Representatives-elect 4 papers constitutions of some would nations, the 1947 constitution, Hence, we would like to suggest to adopt the said (c) Delegate Group of National Races 1 paper and the 1974 constitution of Myanmar explained the detailed basic principle as follows: (d) Delegate Group of Peasants 1 paper detailed basic principles concerning the chapters “(a) The adopted provisions of the State (e) Delegate Group of Workers 1 paper “Amendment of the Constitution”, “State Flag, State Fundamental Principles, the State Structure, (f) Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Seal, National Anthem, and the Capital”, “Transitory the Formation of Legislative, the Formation of Intelligentsia 1 paper Provisions”, and “General Provisions” within the Executive, the Formation of Judiciary, and the (g) Delegate Group of State Service framework of the objectives of the National Convention State of Emergency shall be amended with the Personnel 1 paper and the fundamental principles adopted by the constitution. prior approval of more than 50 per cent of all (h) Delegate Group of Other “Hence, the detailed basic principles are suitable to the members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, in a Invited Persons 1 paper be adopted.”, we would like to suggest to adopt the said nationwide referendum only with a majority The delegate groups and NC delegates have read out detailed basic principle. vote of more than half of those who have the these proposals at the NC plenary sessions. Now, I will The Pa-O National Organization said, “The Work right to vote. present the NC panel of chairmen’s collection of these Committee chairman made a complete clarification to the “(b) Provisions other than those mentioned in the proposals as a whole. ways of making amendments to the State constitution paragraph (a) shall be amended only with a Esteemed NC delegates, referring the 1947 constitution and the 1974 constitution. majority vote of more than 50 per cent of all the At the NC plenary session held on 10 November So, I suggest that the four points proposed for the detailed members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. 2006, the Work Committee chairman regarding the basic principles for the Chapter “Amendment of the “(c) Articles that are concerned with or inclusive in Chapter ‘Amendment of the Constitution’ said, “The Constitution” be adopted.” Chapters stated in the paragraph (a) shall be nation after adopting and promulgating the Constitution The Shan Kokang Democratic Party said, “Regarding prescribed when drafting the Constitution.” will have to make amendments as necessary depending the Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution”, we found The Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization on time and situation. When the amendments of the all the points the Work Committee chairman has explained said, “Regarding the principles proposed for the Chapter Constitutions of some nations are studied, there are two except sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Para (4) “Amendment of the Constitution” to be included in the ways to amend a Constitution. The first method is to hold appropriate, so these points should be adopted. State constitution, the four points the Work Committee a referendum to make an amendment of some provisions It also made a separate suggestion, “After the chairman has explained are appropriate, so that should be of the Constitution after 75 per cent of all the MPs or two- establishment of an independent state, a constitution is adopted as detailed basic principles.” thirds of the MPs have made a prior approval to amend promulgated. But constitutional amendments in The Lahu National Development Party said, “The them. The second method is to amend some provisions connection with some of the adopted provisions will have four points the Work Committee chairman has explained of the Constitution with the approval of 75 per cent of all to be made due to certain reasons or if and when necessary. regarding the Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution” MPs or two-thirds of the MPs. The Amendment of the should be adopted as detailed basic principles.” Constitution has been prescribed in the Constitution as a The explanations include all The Union Kayin League said, “The four points the separate Chapter. In the Union of Myanmar also, the Work Committee chairman has explained are complete, topic has been provided as a separate Chapter in both the the fundamental requirements so they should be adopted as detailed basic principles.” 1947 Constitution and the 1974 Constitution. to amend the Constitution such The Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, “We Then, the Work Committee chairman said, “Based have studied the Work committee chairman’s explanations on the study and appraisals, a collection of detailed basic as the means and procedures to concerning the Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution”. principles that should be laid down for the Chapter amend the Constitution. Hence, The explanations include all the fundamental requirements Amendment of the Constitution is presented as follows: to amend the Constitution such as the means and 1. If there is wish to amend anyone of the provisions of all the points explained by the procedures to amend the Constitution. Hence, all the this Constitution, the following methods shall be applied: Work Committee chairman points explained by the Work Committee chairman should (a) The proposal to amend the Constitution be adopted as detailed basic principles.” shall be submitted in the form of a Bill. should be adopted as detailed The Wa National Development Party said, “The four (b) A Bill to amend the Constitution shall contain basic principles. points the Work Committee chairman clarified for the no other proposals. (See page 5)

24-7-07 NL 4 7/24/07, 02:34 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 5 have understood the democracy norms and ideas to a constitutional amendments as and when necessary because The detailed basic principles certain degree. The people who are farmers, workers, of the globalization process or advancing time and situation. servicemen etc. may become persons possessing enough We are glad to know the inclusion of the expression “if 20 are suitable… political knowledge as they have studied politics or the per cent of all the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members submit (from page 4) national affairs with keen interest. The Pyidaungsu it” in the para 3 as it ensures democracy rights for the Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution” are appropriate, Hluttaw members elected by such people will be the right minority. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw after accepting and and they should be adopted as detailed basic principles. persons at the rightful position who have pragmatic ideas discussing the Bill will make a decision with majority votes Esteemed National Convention delegates, and required qualifications. to amend or annul the respective articles in accord with the The Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect said, “Instead of holding a nationwide referendum, that prescriptions. It will not be proper if 20 per cent of the “Of the four presented proposals, the political parties will be a financial and an administrative burden on the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members submit the same amended from the Delegate Group of Political Parties have assessed nation, the following detailed basic principle should be or rejected Bill to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw again. We the presentations of the representatives of the National adopted in making constitutional provisions. believe that submitting a proposal to amend anyone of the Unity Party and Mro or Khami National Solidarity “If there arises the wish to amend the constitutional provisions of an enduring State constitution is not Organization. And the discussions of respective provisions beginning from the end of the third term of the appropriate. In our assumption there should be a prescribed representatives are the same as they have done. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the provisions of the chapters, other time limit to re-submit the Bill whether it is approved or Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan of than the provisions of the Chapter on the State, shall be rejected. As the Bill to make constitutional amendments Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, U Aung amended with the votes of two-thirds of the members of should not be re-submitted during the appropriate Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency in Shan State the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.” time of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw term although there are and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in The Delegate Group of National Races said, “We 20 per cent of all the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members to Shan State (North) said, “Regarding the detailed basic Delegate Group of National Races agree that because of submit it, the matter should be take into consideration in principles for the Chapter “Amendment of the the inclusion of the following points, the detailed basic enacting parliamentary laws and rules.” Constitution” to be included in the State constitution, the principles explained by the Work Committee chairman The Delegate Group of Peasants said, “We the delegate four points the Work Committee chairman has explained for the chapter should be adopted. group of peasants agree that the four detailed basic are suitable and they should be adopted as detailed basic (a) A Bill to amend the Constitution shall contain principles concerning the Chapter “Amendment of the principles.” no other proposals. Constitution”, the five detailed basic principles in Six Independent Representatives-Elect from the (b) Such Bill to amend the Constitution shall be connection with the Chapter “State Flag, State Seal, Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect—U Tin Win of initiated in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw which National Anthem and the Capital”, the eight detailed Kyaiklat Township Constituency (2), U Thein Kyi of comprises the Pyithu Hluttaw and the Amyotha basic principles regarding the Chapter “Transitory Taungdwingyi Township Constituency (1), U Hla Soe of Hluttaw. Provisions” and the 26 detailed basic principles in Minbu Township Constituency (2), U Mya Hlaing of (c) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall accept the Bill to connection with the Chapter “General Provisions” should Twantay Township Constituency (2), U Kyi Win of amend the Constitution for consideration, if 20 be adopted.” Mingaladon Township Constituency (1), and U Tin Tun per cent of all the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members The Delegate Group of Workers said, “The four Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency (2) in submit. points the Work Committee chairman has explained for their discussions supported the Work Committee (d) The adopted provisions of the State Fundamental the Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution” should be chairman’s explanation about the four points on the Principles, the State Structure, the Formation of adopted as detailed basic principles.” Chapter “Amendment of the Constitution” to be included Legislature, the Formation of Executive, the The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia in the State constitution. Formation of Judiciary and the State of said, “The paras from No 1 to No 4 the Work Committee As a separate suggestion, they said, “A constitution Emergency shall be amended with the prior chairman has proposed for the Chapter “Amendment of will become practical only after ten years of existence. As approval of more than 75 per cent of all the the Constitution” should be adopted as detailed basic the term of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is five years, two members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, in a principles.” terms will be ten years. nationwide referendum only with a majority The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said, “We would like to suggest that the following detailed vote of more than half of those who have the “The collection of paras from No 1 to No 4 for the Chapter basic principle should be adopted. right to vote. Provisions other than those “Amendment of the Constitution” to be included in the “Other than the provisions stipulated in the Chapter mentioned in the paragraph (a) shall be amended State constitution should be adopted as detailed basic “the State”, the provisions of other chapters shall not be only with a majority vote of more than 75 per principles.” amended until the end of the second term of the Pyidaungsu cent of all the members of the Pyidaungsu Esteemed National Convention delegates, Hluttaw. Hluttaw. The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons “When the third Pyithu Hluttaw election is held after As a separate suggestion, it said, “We would like to expressed its support for the four points the Work the end of the second term of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the make a separate suggestion concerning the para 3 Committee chairman has presented regarding the Chapter people will have experiences concerning the election for explained by the Work Committee chairman as follows: “Amendment of the Constitution” to be included in the three times. We assume that at that time the people may The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw will have to make State constitution. — MNA Every independent and sovereign nation has its own specific State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital

State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital accord with the history of a nation. At the plenary session of the National Convention “As all the national races are living through held on 10 November 2006, the Chairman of the National thick or thin and in unity, a big white star in an upward Convention Convening Work Committee made a position representing the Union should be portrayed in clarification of the chapter — State Flag, State Seal, the State Flag. National Anthem and the Capital as follows: “The Union of Myanmar has been striving to “Every independent and sovereign nation has its develop her economy, with agriculture as the base. As own specific State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and Myanmar is an agro-based nation, the colour green that the Capital. Some nations stated them in the Constitution stands for peace and tranquillity and lush and verdant and in some nations, the legislative assembly promulgates environment should be used. In addition, yellow that separate laws concerning them. depicts solidarity, harmony, re-consolidation and love “Mostly, provisions concerning the State Flag and unity of all the national races should be used in the focus on the means to stipulate and design it. Procedures Flag. In some countries, yellow is a royal colour and rules in connection with the State Flag and representing the glory. Moreover, red, which means punishments for offences are prescribed in the separate valour and decisiveness, should also be portrayed. law enacted by the legislative assembly. “Hence, discussions are to be held and “The stipulations of the State Flag mostly depend suggestions to be made whether the following detailed on history of a nation. Colours including white, red, blue, basic principles should be laid down or not: Dr Manan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other green, yellow, orange etc are used in the State Flags in (See page 6) Invited Persons.— MNA

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is Rangoon.” Every independent and “Constitutions of some nations state the name of the capital, but some do not mention it. sovereign nation… “The capitals of most of the nations are (from page 5) located at the centre of the country. Every country “(1) The State Flag shall be prescribed as designates the city that is the seat of the government follows: as the capital. Mostly, a city located in a place that is The Flag is marked with green, yellow and lying in the nation’s hub and that is easy to access is red stripes in a proportionate ratio. On the prescribed as the capital. left end of the green stripe at the top of the “Hence, discussions are to be held and suggestions to Flag is a large white star directing upwards. be made whether the following detailed basic principle “(2) Law shall be promulgated concerning the should be laid down or not. State Flag.” “The capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw.” “Explanation will be made on the detailed “Based on my study and assessment, I will basic principle to be adopted in connection now present the detailed basic principles concerning with the State Seal. In the 1947 Constitution the chapter — State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem there is no provision concerning the State and the Capital as follows: Seal. The 1974 Constitution showed the “(1) The State Flag shall be prescribed as U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) of National picture of the State seal and stated, “The follows: Convention Convening Work Committee.— MNA State Seal shall be as shown below.” The Flag is marked with green, yellow and “Stipulation of the State Seal is prescribed in red stripes in a proportionate ratio. On as the clarifications made by the Work Committee the constitutions of some nations. In the constitutions the left end of the green stripe at the top Chairman are appropriate, the points in connection of some nations, the stipulation of the State Seal is of the Flag is a large white star directing with the chapter — State Flag, State Seal, National not included in the provisions, instead, their upwards. Anthem and the Capital — should be adopted. constitutions prescribe that the State Seal should be (2) Law shall be promulgated concerning the Wa National Development Party said. “The prescribed with a law enacted by the legislative State Flag.” two compilations concerning the State Flag should assembly. But their constitutions have provisions (3) “The State Seal shall be as shown below.” be adopted as detailed basic principles. The State Seal stating that the State Seal should reflect the history, (4) “The present National Anthem shall be reflects the nation’s history and culture and customs culture and customs of the race. In some countries, it prescribed as the National Anthem.” of her people. is stated that after the State Seal has been adopted by (5) “The capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw.” “Our nation has used the present National the legislative assembly, it has to be ratified at a National Convention delegates, Anthem for more than half a century. One of the referendum. The National Unity Party of the eight political objectives of the National Convention of the State “Hence discussions are to be held and parties of the Delegate Group of Political Parties said, says “Further burgeoning of the noblest and worthiest suggestions to be made whether the following detailed “Every independent and sovereign nation has its own of worldly values of such as justice, liberty and basic principle should be adopted with the picture of State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and Capital. equality”. The State’s objectives cover non- the State Seal under it. Hence the detailed basic principles of the chapter disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration national “The State Seal shall be as shown below.” explained by the Work Committee Chairman should solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty. “Presentation will be made on the detailed be adopted. “Regarding the laying down the detailed basic principle that should be adopted to prescribe the The Union Pa-O National Organization agreed basic principle for the designation of the capital of National Anthem. to adopt all the points of the chapter — State Flag, the Union of Myanmar, the point “The capital of the “The 1947 Constitution had no provision State Seal, National Anthem and Capital as detailed State is Nay Pyi Taw” the Work Committee concerning the National Anthem. The 1974 basic principles. Chairman has explained should be adopted as a Constitution prescribed, “The Pyithu Hluttaw shall Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, detailed basic principle as Nay Pyi Taw is located prescribe the National Anthem. Until a new National “We have no further discussions or suggestions in the hub of the nation and the seat of government Anthem is prescribed, the present National Anthem concerning the chapter — State Flag, State Seal, and where transport is smooth. We have no further shall be used.” National Anthem and Capital as the clarifications suggestions on the point concerning the matter, it “When we studied the constitutions of some made by the Work Committee Chairman are realistic should be adopted. nations in connection with the National Anthem, it and comprehensive in wordings and from the historical National Convention delegates, is found that many countries mention the song that point of view. The points — “The State Seal shall be Of the four papers presented by should be prescribed as the National Anthem. Some as shown below”, “The present National Anthem shall representatives-elect group, the papers presented by countries mention the year and suggestion is made be prescribed as the National Anthem” and “The the representative of NUP and the representative of to prescribe the National Anthem before the said year, capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw” should be Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization are some prescribe the National Anthem stating the adopted. the same as the papers presented by the respective specified order or the specified decree, and some Mro or Khami National Solidarity parties. prescribe the Anthem stating the first phrase of a Organization said, “The Work Committee Chairman’s Independent representatives-elect Dr Hmu song. Constitutions of some nations state that the clarifications concerning the future State Flag are in Htan of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin legislative assembly should enact a law to prescribe accord with the future Constitution and the nation’s State, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township the National Anthem natural conditions. As we have no further discussions Constituency in Shan State (South) and U Tun Kyaw “The verses of the song we have used for as regards the chapter, we agree to adopt all the points. of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State many years are in conformity with the fundamental Lahu National Development Party expressed (North) said, “The points explained by the Work principles the National Convention has adopted. support to adopt the points concerning the chapter Committee Chairman in connection with the chapter “The present National Anthem shall be — State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and Capital” prescribed as the National Anthem.” Capital. are suitable to be adopted.” “The 1947 Constitution had no provision Union Kayin League agreed that the State They also gave the following separate concerning the designation of the capital. But the 1974 Flag explained by the Work Committee Chairman is suggestions: Constitution prescribed, “The capital of the Republic suitable to the task of developing and modernizing “The State Law and Order Restoration Council the Union of Myanmar. on 18 June 1989 issued the Order No 2/89 which said Every independent and “The State Seal explained by the Work that the word “Bamar” included in the National Anthem Committee Chairman is appropriate to be adopted. of the Union of Myanmar was like representing only sovereign nation has its own State “The verses used for a long time are in accord the Bamar people; that actually the National Anthem Flag, State Seal, National Anthem with the fundamental principles adopted by the stood for all the national races of the Union; and that National Convention. Hence the point — The present the word “Bamar” should be substituted with the word and Capital. Hence the detailed National Anthem shall be prescribed as the National “Myanmar” representing all the national races. But some basic principles of the chapter Anthem — should be adopted. are still singing the song casually with the word “Bamar”. The point — The capital of the State is Nay Notifications and orders should be issued in the future explained by the Work Committee Pyi Taw — explained by the Work Committee to remind the people to use the word “Myanmar” in Chairman should also be adopted. accord with its essence instead of the word “Bamar”. Chairman should be adopted. Kokang Unity and Democracy Party said that (See page 7)

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“(c) to be clear and simple enough for even the like to suggest that if such law is enacted it should Every independent and primarily students to easily understand its es- include the shape and measurement of the State Flag.” sence and draw a picture of it. (this will help Explanation ó to know and observe the shape sovereign nation… vitalize the patriotism of students since child- and measurements of the State Flag, the measurements (from page 6) hood days). of the green, yellow and red stripes marked in a pro- “As Yangon was designated as the Capital in “(d) to be easy to make duplicates or drawings of portionate ratio, the location of the white star, and the accord with the said fundamental principles and de- various sizes of the State Flag. measurement of the top point of the white star direct- tailed basic principles, there may be two Capitals in The three colours — green, yellow and red — were ing upwards. the nation, if Nay Pyi Taw is designated as the new included in the three-colours Daung Flag used during Suggestion No 2: Capital without abolishing the status of Yangon. At the national liberation struggle. And they have repre- We would like to suggest that the para 1 present, Nay Pyi Taw is included in Mandalay Divi- sented the nation’s significant conditions. Hence, they which prescribes “The Flag is marked with green, sion, and no detailed basic principle concerning Nay are suitable for the State Flag. The White Star repre- yellow and red stripes in a proportionate ratio. On Pyi Taw has been laid down or adopted yet. senting the whole Union should be placed in the cen- the left end of the green stripe at the top of the “We are confused as to when and how a Union tre of the Flag or in other words at the center of Flag is a large white star directing upwards” should territory under the direct administration of the Presi- yellow stripe instead of at the top to stand for the be stated as follows. dent concerning Nay Pyi Taw, its boundary and its unity of the entire Union. The top point of the star “The Flag is marked with green, yellow and administration will be designated. We are unable to should touch the base of green stripe and the two red stripes in a proportionate ratio. On the left end know whether they will be designated at the on-going bottom points should touch the vertex of the red stripe. of the Flag is a large white star directing upwards National Convention or when the bodies emerge un- Only then the Flag will represent the unity and ensure and touching all the green, yellow and red stripes.” der new constitution. uniformity in drawing or duplicating it. We present the suggestion with the following “We are not clear yet which city will be the “In pondering whether to adopt the detailed aims. capital of Yangon Region, if Yangon remains as a basic principle “The Capital of the State is Nay Pyi (a) to impressively and vividly portray the white Union territory. Taw.” or not, we would like to suggest to lay down star representing the Union “The laying down of the fundamental prin- the following detailed basic principle concerning the (b) to magnify the power of the white star that ciple to designate Yangon as the Capital and Union matter. was the symbol of the successive revolutions territory was based on the executive of the then “The Capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw as (c) to highlight mutual relations between the col- period. it ours green, yellow and red that have their “Concerning the designation of Union territo- — is located in a place where transport with vari- own meanings ries, the subpara (c) of the para 11 says, “If the need ous parts of the nation is excellent (d) for the white star to be ever obvious in what- arises to designate areas that have special situation in — has adequate number of buildings, sound ever position the Flag is hoisted connection with national security, administration and transport and information network and easy — Two sprigs of Eugenia each flanking the economic etc. as Union territories they may be so intraconnections between government institu- map of Myanmar, located in the centre of designated as Union territories after enacting laws”. It tions, that are the characteristics of a Capital the State Seal, on both sides in an up- is not proper to designate Yangon that is no longer — ensures facilitation in the connections between ward position should be included in the the nation’s Capital, as a significant area without the institutions that will exercise the three or- Seal. holding formal discussions on the matter at the Na- gans of power of the State — The suggestion is meant to fill the spaces tional Convention. We assume that Yangon should be — is free from inadequate electricity and pota- on the left and right sides of the map of designated as a Union territory after enacting laws. ble water supply, traffic congestion and other Myanmar and to depict the auspicious- We would like to suggest that the matter concerning kinds of confusion that are common in all ness, peace and success. the designation of Nay Pyi Taw as the Capital should economic hubs because of the high popula- National Convention delegates, be explained at the National Convention for all the tion density. The Delegate Group of Peasants agreed to delegates to know about it clearly.” “Now, I will present a weighty fact. The de- adopt the four points of the chapter — Amendment, Independent representatives-elect U Tin Win tailed basic principle “Yangon City, that is the Capi- the five points of the chapter — State Flag, State of Kyaiklat Township Constituency-2, U Thein Kyi of tal of the Union, is designated as the Union territory Seal, National Anthem and the Capital; eight points Taungdwingyi Township Constituency-1, U Hla Soe placed under direct administration of the President” is of the chapter — Transitory Provisions and the 26 of Minbu Township Constituency-2, U Mya Hlaing of included in the chapter “the State Structure” to for- points of the chapter — Emergency Provision. Twantay Township Constituency-2, U Kyi Win of mulate the Constitution. Here, we should consider National Convention delegates, Mingaladon Township Constituency-1 and U Tin Tun whether the said detailed basic principle should be The Delegate Group of Workers expressed Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency-2 dis- annulled or amended or not. In addition, Nay Pyi Taw unanimous support for the points explained by the cussed in support of the clarifications made by the Work should be designated as a Union territory. Work Committee Chairman concerning the chapter Committee Chairman in connection with the chapter National Convention delegates, “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and Capital”. The Delegate Group of National Races said, Capital”. The group agreed to adopt the said points. They also gave the following separate sug- “We are in support of adopting the para 1 and 2 as The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and In- gestions: explained by the Work Committee Chairman and the telligentsia said that its members compared the de- “The following facts should be put into con- points concerning the chapters — State Seal, National signs of the proposed State Flag with others of the sideration in choosing the shape and design of the Anthem and the Capital. world nations and some members drew a new design. State Flag. Now, we will present a separate suggestion They discussed the green, yellow and red stripes and “(a) to express the significant characters of the No 1 concerning the para 2. We have studied that pro- the place of the white Star of the new flag. They drew nation cedures and rules in connection with the State Flag and a conclusion that the Flag with three equal stripes “(b) not to be mistaken by or be similar to State punishments for offences are prescribed in the separate having the colours green, yellow and red has pro- Flags of other nations law enacted by the legislative assembly. We would found essence. Concerning the State Seal, artists, historians “The Capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw as it and craftsmen discussed from the modern view point —is located in a place where transport with various parts of the the clarifications made by the Work Committee Chair- man. The group discussed in support of the clarifica- nation is excellent tions in connection with the chapter — State Flag, —has adequate number of buildings, sound transport and informa- State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital. National Convention delegates, tion network and easy intraconnections between government insti- The Delegate Group of State Service Person- tutions, that are the characteristics of a Capital nel said that the detailed basic principles as regards the chapter “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and —ensures facilitation in the connections between the institutions that the Capital” should be laid down in accord with the will exercise the three organs of power of the State clarifications made by the Work Committee Chairman. —is free from inadequate electricity and potable water supply, traffic The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said that the points explained by the Work Committee congestion and other kinds of confusion that are common in all Chairman should be adopted as detailed basic princi- economic hubs because of the high population density. ples for the chapter — State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and he Capital. — MNA

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Vice-Senior General Maung Aye greets Outgoing Military Attaché Vice-Senior General Maung Aye greets Incoming Military Attaché Colonel Vladimir I Konchakov of Russia Federation in Nay Pyi Taw. Colonel Alexander V Svintsovsky of Russia Federation in Nay Pyi Taw. (News on Page 1) — MNA ( News on Page 1 ) — MNA

Panel of Alternate Chairmen presents … State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital”, “Transi- (from page 16) Convention, Chairman of National Convention Conven- tory Provisions” and “General Provisions” to be included Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon ing Commission Secretary-1 of the State Peace and in the State Constitution. First, U Tin Kha of Delegate and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of workers from Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and members, Group of State Service Personnel read out the collection Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan (South), Chairman of National Convention Convening Work of proposals for the chapter “Amendment of the Consti- Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Sagaing, Taninthayi, Committee Chief Justice U Aung Toe and members, tution”. Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Di- Chairman of National Convention Convening Manage- (The collections of suggestions on the Chapter visions, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia, del- ment Committee Auditor General Maj-Gen Lun Maung “Amendment of the Constitution” are reported sepa- egates of State Service Personnel from the State Peace and members, chairmen of the respective subcommittees rately.) and Development Council Office, the President Office, and members, delegates of political parties, representa- Next, Dr Manan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other the Pyithu Hluttaw Office, the Government Office, the tives-elect, delegates of national races, delegates of peas- Invited Persons presented the collection of proposals for Supreme Court, the Attorney-General’s Office, the ants, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia, del- the chapter “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and Auditor-General’s Office, the Multi-party Democracy egates of workers, delegates of service personnel and the Capital”. General Election Commission Office, the Civil Service other invited delegates signed in the attendance books at The plenary session took a break at 9.50 am. Selection and Training Board, the Yangon City Develop- Pyidaungsu Hall and the recreation hall for National When the plenary session resumed at 10.05 am, U ment Committee, the Mandalay City Development Com- Convention delegates. Myo Thant (Maung Su Shin) of NCC Work Committee mittee and the State service personnel of the respective At the plenary session, U Tin Kha of Delegate continued to present the collection of proposals for the ministries, other invited delegates, delegates from Shan Group of State Service Personnel presided over the chapter “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the State (North) Special Region-1, Shan State (North) Spe- meeting as an alternate chairman together with U Myo Capital”. cial Region-2, Shan State (North) Special Region-3, Shan Thant (Maung Su Shin) of NCC Work Committee, U (The collections of suggestions on the Chapter “State State (East) Special Region-4, Shan State (North) Special Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of Delegate Group of Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital” are Region-5, Shan State (South) Special Region-6, Kachin Political Parties, U Maung Gyi of Delegate Group of reported separately.) State Special Region-1, Kachin State Special Region-2, Representatives-Elect, U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Afterwards, U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of Del- Kayah State Special Region-1, Kayah State Special Re- Delegate Group of National Races, U Kan Nyunt of egate Group of Political Parties and U Maung Gyi of gion-2, Kayah State Special Region-3, Kayinni National Delegate Group of Peasants, U Kyaw Win Tun of Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect presented the Democratic Party (KNDP) (Dragon) Group, Kayinni Delegate Group of Workers, Dr Maung Maung Wint of collection of proposals for the chapter “Transitory Provi- National Progressive Party (KNPP) Breakaway (Hoya), Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia and sions”. Kayinni National Unity and Solidarity Organization (Ka Dr Ma Nan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other Invited (The collection of proposals for the chapter “Tran- Ma Sa Nya), Democratic Kayin Buddhist Organization Persons as members of panel of chairmen. sitory Provisions” will be reported.) (DKBA) and Haungthayaw Special Region Group who Director U Than Aung of the NCC Work Committee The plenary session took a break at 11.05 am. have returned to the legal fold, Nyeinchanyay Myothit Office acted as MC and Deputy Director U Aung Kyi as When the Plenary Session resumed at 11.20 am, U Group from Hpa-an Township of Kayin State, Burma co-MC. The MC declared the start of the meeting with the Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of Communist Party (Rakhine Group), Arakan Army (AA), permission of the alternate chairman as 1057 out of 1071 National Races and U Kan Nyunt of Delegate Group of Homein Region Development and Welfare Group, delegates were in attendance, accounting for 98.69 per Peasants presented the collection of proposals for the Shwepyiaye (MTA), Manpan People’s Militia Group, cent. chapter “General Provisions”. Mon Peace Group (Chaungchi Region) and Mon (Breaka- The panel of alternate chairmen presented collec- (The collection of proposals for the chapter “Gen- way) Nai Seik Chan Group that had exchanged arms for tions of suggestions made by the respective delegate eral Provisions” will be reported.) peace. groups on laying down detailed basic principles for the The Plenary Session of the National Convention was At 7.30 am, before the plenary session of the National chapters “Amendment of the Constitution”, “State Flag, adjourned at 12 noon. —MNA

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and committee members attend Plenary session of National Convention.— MNA

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Vice-Senior General Maung Aye greets outgoing Military Attaché Vice-Senior General Maung Aye greets incoming Military Attaché Colonel Zafar Jamil of Pakistan in Nay Pyi Taw. Colonel Muzammil Hussain Shah of Pakistan in Nay Pyi Taw. (News on Page 1) — MNA (News on Page 1) — MNA Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends concluding ceremony of monsoon paddy cultivation in Mudon Township NAY PYI TAW, 23 July — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Mon State PDC Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thet Naing Win, viewed five acres of physic nut plantation in Mudon Township on 19 July morning. Next, they went to Rubber Factory (Thanbyuzayat) of Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries of the Ministry through Brig-Gen Cho Tun occasion, Lt-Gen Maung Lt-Gen Maung Bo of Ministry of Defence views monsoon paddy of Industry-2 in Aung and officials. Bo said that Mon State is transplanting ceremony in Mudon.— MNA Thanbyuzayat. Next, Lt-Gen Maung to put 1.08 million acres of After hearing the Bo and party viewed rubber land under monsoon paddy cultivation of monsoon and After the ceremony, farmers. Next, they report of the officials, Lt- plantation of farmer U Tun in 2007-08. Local farmers summer paddy on the Lt-Gen Maung Bo and proceeded to Mawlamyine Gen Maung Bo inspected Khin in Lettet Village of are to strive for cultivation farms in Mudon Township. party cordially greeted the by car. — MNA production process of the Mudon Township. While of crops to meet the target factory. in Mudon Township, they production. In addition to Sports eases through Culture with 6-0 In Wegali Village, Lt- attended the concluding paddy and physic nut, local Gen Maung Bo met ceremony of monsoon people are to make efforts NAY PYI TAW, 23 U Myo Myint Than. the match. military officers of paddy cultivation in Tawku for growing of rubber in July — Ministry of Sports Khin Maung Htwe Ministry of Thanbyuzayat and Ye Village. Lt-Gen Maung the region. Thanks to trounced a 6-0 win over and Win Myo Thant scored Education will play against Stations and presented cash Bo presented prizes to completion of irrigation Ministry of Culture in the two goals each for the Ministry of Social Welfare, assistance and clothes to winners in the monsoon facilities such as Azin and second round of the First Ministry of Sports and Relief and Resettlement servicemen and families of paddy cultivation of the Winphanon dams built by Nay Pyi Taw Football Thaung Htay and Than tomorrow at the same Ye Station and township. the government, local Tournament 2007 at Nyunt snatched one goal venue; Ministry of Labour Thanbyuzayat Station Speaking on the farmers can extend Paunglaung Sports Ground each. Departmental heads, will meet with Ministry of in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana responsible persons of Defence on 25 July and this afternoon. Myanmar Olympic Ministry of Industry-1 will Referee U Tun Committee and Myanmar compete against Ministry Tun steered the match Football Federation, of Communications, together with assistant service personnel and Posts and Telegraphs on referees U Win Naing and family members enjoyed 26 July. — MNA

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Maung Myint being welcomed by Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt to Myanmar Mr Yossef Kamal Botros Hanna at the reception to mark the National Day of Egypt which falls on 23 July.— MNA Ministry of Sports team playing against Ministry of Culture team.— MNA

24-7-07 NL 9 7/24/07, 02:34 AM 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 Marle Nattaung Dam inaugurated to irrigate 10,000 acres of farmland in Singu Township

Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw delivers a speech at opening ceremony of Marle Nattaung Dam in Singu.— MNA

NAY P YI TAW, 23 July address. He said that dams and lakes. A total of 1,002,196 acres in 2007- the earth embankment. The main canal is — As a gesture of hailing Marle Nattaung Dam is 214,910 acres of summer 08. Thanks to completion Marle Nattaung Dam connected with the 10- the National Convention, the 201st facility of its paddy of 240,100 acres of Marle Nattaung Dam, is located on Marle mile left canal and the five- a ceremony to inaugurate kind in the entire nation were also supplied with local farmers will enjoy Nattaung Creek, eight mile right canal. The dam Marle Nattaung Dam was and the 49th dam in irrigation facilities. fruits of boosting paddy miles from Singu of can irrigate 10,000 acres held in Singu Township Mandalay Division. The Accordingly, dams and production and uplift of PyinOoLwin District. The of land. The left canal agricultural standards. earth embankment is 72 supplies water to 400 acres Minister for Agri- feet high and 11,850 feet of land and the right one to culture and Irrigation long. The dam can store 1,400 acres. Arrange- Maj-Gen Htay Oo 57,470 acres feet of water ments have been made for delivered an address. He at the highest level. The generating 3 kv hydro- said that boosting spillway is 100 feet wide power each at two places agricultural production and 1,450 feet long. along the canal. — MNA will contribute much to the interest the people and development of rural areas. Therefore, the government has spent K 5,724 million on construction of Marle Nattaung Dam for the deve-lopment of the region. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo open A local people spoke Marle Nattaung Dam.— MNA words of thanks. of PyinOoLwin District dam was built for supply lakes play an important The commander yesterday morning. of water to 10,000 acres role in the cultivation of unveiled the stone plaque Chairman of Man- of farmlands. Mandalay monsoon and summer of the dam and sprinkled dalay Division Peace and Division put 1,002,196 paddy in Mandalay, he scented water on it. Development Council acres of monsoon paddy said. He continued to say The commander and Commander of Central in 2006-07. Of them, the minister inspected the that the division will Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Command Maj-Gen Khin 550,560 acres of land were irrigate 550,861 acres of water control tower, the Maj-Gen Htay Oo.— MNA Zaw delivered an opening supplied with water from monsoon paddy out of conduit, water channel and

Newly opened Marle Nattaung Dam in Singu.— MNA

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YANGON, 23 JULY — The Basic Journalism Course No 10 conducted by The Union Solidarity and Development Association was opened at the Headquarters of USDA in Bahan Township, here, this morning. USDA Secretariat Member U Thaung made an opening speech, saying that the course is conducted to widely carry out information and organizational tasks through cooperation Secretariat member of USDA U Thaung delivers an address at opening Basic Journalism Course No 10.— MNA between the print media and electronic media. nations through various Senior General Than emergence of a new participate in the successful Secretariat Member U Subjects such as media outlets to Shwe at Management enduring State implementation of the Thaung greeted the Reporting of news, undermine stability of that Course No 6 for USDA Constitution and building seven-step Road Map, to trainees. publishing of newspapers, nations. Therefore, the Executives, the State, on of a new modern and devote all energies to the A total of 50 trainees writing of articles and trainees are to effectively its part, was convening the developed nation in accord media work in cooperation from states and divisions interviewing skills will be rebut rumours being aired National Convention with the new State with the association and to are attending the nine- given to the trainees at the by the media stations of being attended by Constitution were laid redouble efforts to carry week course. course. some big nations. delegates from all walks down in the four political out the tasks for Also present on the Some big nations, At present, all are of life to write a new objectives. development and stability occasion were CEC using their development witnessing the form of a constitution. It would be In conclusion, all of the State through future members of USDA, of information future new nation. He dangerous to the nation if trainees holding “Our programmes laid down by officials of USDA technology, are continued to say that, there was some Three Main National the USDA, he added. Headquarters and course interfering in the internal quoting the guidance weaknesses in a Causes” are to actively Later, USDA instructors.—MNA affairs of some sovereign given by Patron of USDA constitution. Therefore, UMFCCI opens courses

YANGON, 23 July — UMFCCI General efficiency will be The opening ceremony of Secretary U Sein Win lectured at the course. SME Criteria and Hlaing and Mr Koichi Similarly, the Productivity Awareness Hiratsuka of Japan opening ceremony of in Myanmar course Productivity Centre made Applied Accounting and jointly conducted by the addresses at the ceremony. Management Level-1, Union of Myanmar Altogether 47 Batch (27) organized by Federation of Chambers trainees are now attending the academic committee of Commerce and the course which lasts 26 of the UMFCCI took Industry and JPC-SEC of July. Development for place at the same venue Japan was held at the production of small and on 21 July. A total of 58 UMFCCI Training medium-scaled industries trainees are attending the A ceremony to open SME Criteria and Productivity Awareness Course Centre, here, today. and experiences on work course. — MNA in Myanmar in progress. — UMFCCI Mars mosquito coils introduced Entries invited to open YANGON, 23 July — introduced at Traders Myint of Asia Light Co Wilfian Lee of Sumitomo article contest to mark The new brand of Mars Hotel yesterday. Ltd spoke at the occasion. Chemical Co Ltd mosquito coils was Director U Soe Next, Manager Mr explained insecticide used International Literacy Day in the mosquito coils. YANGON, 23 July — Hailing the International Asia Light Co Ltd Literacy Day which falls on 8 September 2007, the has distributed Mars department concerned today announced that the mosquito coils in open artical contest will be held. Myanmar since May, The entry must be between 3,000 and 2006. Five kinds of the 4,000 words on A-4 size papers. The entries must mosquito coils are be own creation. The contestants are to send two available on market at copies of manuscripts together with brief biography reasonable price. The new and three licence-sized colour photos in an envelope brand is produced with to Director U Khin Maung Lu of Myanmar Japanese technology and Education Research Bureau at 426, Pyay Road, the insecticide used in the University Post Office, Kamayut Township, not mosquito coils imported later than 14 August. For further information, dial Director U Soe Myint introduces new brand of Mars mosquito from Japan. One coil of 503987 and 502077. — MNA coils.— MNA Mars lasts 8 hours.—MNA

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“DWE” Is it a dream? S Korea to withdraw troops from Deeply sad in my heart Warm and wet tears in my eyes Afghanistan as scheduled Eleventh July the day I want to forget. Seven killed SEOUL, 22 July—South Korea will withdraw its SAN SAN NU HAN in coal mine troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year as Taleban claims killing two scheduled, South Korean Foreign Minister Song Min- gas blast in soon said Saturday. “The withdrawal will be conducted as scheduled,” N -E China Germans in Afghanistan said Song at a Press briefing held in the Foreign KABUL, 22 July— independent confir- Ministry. The government has informed the National SHENYANG, 23 July— Afghanistan’s Taleban mation that a hostage Assembly last year that the South Korean troops in Seven workers were killed movement on Saturday was murdered in Afghani- Afghanistan will complete their missions and withdraw in a coal mine gas explo- killed two German hos- stan.” A day after kidnap- from Afghanistan by the end of this year, he said, sion that occurred Satur- tages after the group’ ping the Germans, the adding that the preparation for the withdrawal is day afternoon in northeast demands were ignored, a Taleban seized a group underway. According to Song, a total of 23 South China’s Liaoning Pro- spokesman for the militant of South Korean Koreans were abducted by Afghan militants Thursday vince, local authorities group said. Christians travelling in a afternoon 150 kilometres southwest of the capital city said on Sunday. “The Mujahedin also bus in Ghazni Province of Kabul. A spokesman of the Taleban said earlier that The blast happened at shot dead the second which has in recent they kidnapped 18 South Koreans. the Xinfa coal mine in Clash kills 25 hostage,” Qari Moham- months seen unprece- The South Korean Government is seeking Fuxin City at 6:08 pm mad Yousuf told Reuters dented violence. cooperation with the Afghan Government and will Saturday, when 34 miners militants, four guards by telephone from an The Taleban said they send a delegation to Afghanistan on Saturday, Song were working under- unknown location after would decide later on said.The South Korean Government has not formally in W Afghanistan ground, said an official the first hostage was Saturday about the fate of received Afghan militants demand and is working to KABUL, 22 July— A with the Liaoning coal killed. the South Koreans who exactly make clear the situation there, Song told conflict killed 25 Taleban industry administration. The Taleban had yet to the Afghan Government reporters. The South Korean Government has tried to fighters and four guards Twenty-seven managed decide what to do with the says number 23, with 18 get information about the whereabouts of the kidnapped of a company in Farah to escape safely, but seven bodies of the two Germans of them women. South Korean citizens and believed that the kidnapees Province of western others died in the accident, who were killed after the MNA/Reuters are safe, he said.—MNA/Xinhua Afghanistan, the police said the official, adding said Saturday. expiry of two separate rescuers have retrieved the deadlines, he said. Taleban militants seven bodies. attacked a convoy of They were shot dead in Authorities are still Ghazni Province which private Angar company in investigating the cause of Bakwa District on Friday lies to the southwest of the the blast at the licensed capital, Kabul, he added. afternoon, a local police coal mine, which has an officer told Xinhua anony- The German Foreign approved annual capacity mously. The guards of the Ministry said it had of 60,000 tons. convoy fought back, and received no independent MNA/Xinhua as a result 25 militants as confirmation that the well as four guards were hostages in Afghanistan, killed, he said. pn;mn\\\\\ qs\\\\\ pc\\\\\ \\\\\ kidnapped on Wednesday, The police officer did had been killed by the not say the company was a elqn≥sc\\≥sc\≥sc\\ j\\\\\ Taleban. “We are taking local or international one, these statements very se- but said it was supplying Uy¥aU\etatn\\\\ \;\\\\ riously,” German Foreign logistics for international Ministry spokesman troops deployed in sitiiii \r\\\\ WcWWWW \ln\\\\ \;f"\\\ Martin Jaeger said in a Afghanistan. statement. Chinese models present outfits during a demonstration at the 13th China MNA/Xinhua “So far we have no International Beauty Festival in Beijing on 20 July, 2007. —INTERNET

24-7-07 NL 12 7/24/07, 02:34 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 13 pvaer;®Pc\. eKt\m^P∑M>‘Pi;tui;tk\eqa Nuic\cMeta\”k^; tv\eSak\AM. Study finds poor memory linked “Harry Potter” book breaks global record with sleep woes at “Borders” LOS ANGELES, 21 July Neurology. NEW YORK, 23 July— The final book about boy — Sleep woes might be “Perhaps the most wizard Harry Potter broke a single-day record at Borders blamed for poor memory, likely reason why Group Inc selling about 1.2 million copies worldwide. anxieties or early memory loss may “This is the highest single-day sales of any title dementia in aging women, increase the risk of sleep ever in Borders history,” the book store company said a new study shows. disturbances is that they on Sunday in a release. Borders is the second-largest Older women who share a common under- chain of book sellers in the United States. have trouble falling lying cause, such as Fans have lined up outside book stores around the asleep are more likely to brain changes seen in globe for a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly suffer memory problems Alzheimer’s disease or Hallows — the seventh and final volume of the series than those who have no other dementias that written by JK Rowling. sleep woes, according to could increase risk of both The sixth book in the series — Harry Potter and the the study by researchers memory loss and sleep Half-Blood Prince — sold 850,000 copies worldwide of the University of Sleep woes might be blamed for poor memory, problems,” Yaffe said. by Borders in 2005 during its first day of sales, Borders California in San Fran- anxieties or early dementia in aging women, a new Xinhua said. —MNA/Reuters cisco. study shows. — XINHUA The researchers examined almost 2,500 signs of mental decline “Women who declined West Nile virus kills one woman, women, average age 69, on the tests “were nearly on one of the tests were with no signs of memory twice as likely to have also nearly twice as likely infects 27 in California problems at the start of difficulty staying asleep to nap more than two hours the study. They underwent and one-and-a-half times a day,” Yaffe said. LOS ANGELES, 23 July High temperatures disease, westnile.-ca.gov. cognitive tests over a as likely to have problems There was no associa- — West Nile virus has triggered an earlier start to The California Depart- period of 15 years and, at falling asleep and being tion between cognitive surged in parts of the West Nile virus season ment of Public Health the end of the study, were awake for more than 90 decline and total sleep California, killing one than in other years, warned earlier this month assessed for sleep minutes during their sleep time, said the study, which woman and infecting 27 officials said. Of the 27 that the rising numbers problems. cycle,” study author Dr is published in the July other people, health cases, 18 incidents were “could indicate that the Women who showed Kristine Yaffe said. issue of the journal officials said on Sunday. recorded just last week. By mosquito and vector One elderly woman has this time last year, only control agencies may have China to announce precise died from complications five had been reported. another busy year battling of the disease, making her Dead birds or other West Nile viruscarrying the first death in the state animals in 36 of Califor- mosquitoes”. altitude of 59 famous mountains from the virus this year, nia’s 58 counties, in- Dr Mark Horton, BEIJING, 21 July — according to health cluding Los Angeles, director of the state’s China will confirm and officials. Orange, Riverside and San public health department, publish the altitude of 59 Officials attributed the Bernardino counties, have recommended that people famous mountains in the surge to unusually high tested positive for West take steps to avoid coming two years, as a temperatures throughout Nile virus, according to the mosquito bites. step to clean up the the state in March. state website tracking the MNA/Xinhua country’s still messy geographical data. 4th international AIDS The 59 mountains, all renowned tourist desti- conference opens in Australia nations and national Wuyi Mountain locates in south-east China’s reserves, include the Fujian province, on the border with Jiangxi. It CANBERRA, 22 July — Some 5,000 World Heritage Site Wuyi is one of China’s best known beauty spots. delegates from 133 countries attending Mountain in Fujian XINHUA the 4th IAS Conference on HIV Province and snow- Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention capped Yulong Mountain and inaccurate, sometimes taking into account their (IAS 2007) in Australia will discuss in Yunnan Province. the difference can be as fame and influence, public cutting edge developments in HIV/AIDS The State Bureau of much as 100 metres,” said function and their bearing research. Surveying and Mapping Li Weisen, SBSM’s on national security. The four-day conference opened on (SBSM) said Saturday deputy director. In April 2007, the Sunday in Sydney, Australia’s largest Li attributed the SBSM announced the that experts are measuring city. A staff member at St Vincent’s inaccuracy mainly to altitude of 19 mountains mountains with Global With important scientific advances Hospital Centre for Immunology in technological and equip- after nine months of Position System (GPS) setting the stage, the IAS 2007 Sydney removes archived plasma ment limits, saying the surveying. and other high-tech organizers called for even greater samples used for HIV research from demand for accurate, According to the devices. vigilance to ensure universal access to a minus 80 degree Celsius standardized geographical Chinese laws, no organi- The bureau will HIV prevention and treatment, and (-112 Fahrenheit) freezer announce the altitude of data has increased in zations or individuals are expanded research to inform and on 20 July, 2007.— INTERNET 30 mountains in 2008 and recent years. A total of 78 allowed to issue import- strengthen the global response to HIV. that of the rest will be mountains located in key ant geographic data Over 3,100 original abstracts were This represents more than a 50 percent announced in 2009. national scenic spots have without verification and submitted for consideration and 978 were increase in the number of abstracts “Elevation data for been put on the SBSM’s authorization of the accepted for oral or poster presentation, submitted to the 3rd IAS held in Rio de many mountains in China significant geographic SBSM. according to a media release from the Janeiro in 2005. are currently inconsistent information and data list, Xinhua conference on Sunday. Xinhua

24-7-07 NL 13 7/24/07, 02:34 AM 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 South Korea grind down Iran to seal penalty win S P O R T S KUALA LUMPUR, 23 July to a virtual Iranian World But Verbeek's players Cup semifinalists. — South Korea beat Iran Cup line-up. had the cooler heads, send- Showing good indi- 4-2 on penalties after a Iran, who practised ing their more than 4,000 vidual skills and support gruelling 0-0 draw in hu- penalties specially in train- vocal Korean supporters play, the Koreans had a mid conditions to reach the ing, used substitute goal- into ecstasy. dominant spell midway Asian Cup semifinals on keeper Vahid Taliblou for Iran coach Amir through the first half, with Sunday. the shootout, replacing Ghalenoei felt his team Oh Beom-seok stumbling Kim Jung-woo con- Hassan Roudbarian in the dominated the match after a mazy run and Lee verted the winning spot- 119th-minute. against the 2002 World Chun-soo's deflected shot kick to send the inexperi- well saved by Roudbarian. enced Koreans through to Iran's best chance of the a last-four clash with Iraq half came in the 42nd Cyclists compete during the last, 110km stage on Wednesday at the same minute when Ali Karimi of Tour de Qinghai Lake in Xining, capital of Bukit Jalil Stadium. found himself one-on-one northwest China’s Qinghai Province, Victory avenged Ko- with Korean goalkeeper on 22 July, 2007. XINHUA rea's 4-3 quarterfinal loss Lee Woon-jai, who saved to Iran at the 2004 Asian at his feet. Saudis hold off Uzbekistan Cup in China and levelled Iran pressed forward their Asian Cup quarterfi- after halftime but a rare to reach semis nal meetings over four con- defensive mistake in the JAKARTA, 23 July — Saudi Arabia survived a furious secutive tournaments at South Korea’s fans celebrate as South Korea beat 60th minute allowed Yeom Uzbekistan onslaught to win their Asian Cup quarter- 2-2. Korea coach Pim Iran 4-2 in a penalty shootout in their 2007 AFC Ki-hun a good chance to final 2-1 on Sunday to set up a semifinal clash with Verbeek was pleased that Asian Cup quarter-final soccer match in Kuala shoot from outside the Japan. Yasser Al-Qahtani gave the Saudis the best his young players stood up Lumpur on 22 July, 2007. — INTERNET box.— MNA/Reuters possible start, putting them ahead in only the third minute. After soaking up heavy pressure, the Gulf side Beckham makes Galaxy Hopkins wins Vegas points went 2-0 up in the 75th minute when Ahmed Al Mousa strode onto a return pass in the box and confidently debut in 1-0 defeat decision over Wright clipped the ball home. CARSON (California), 23 Terry scored the only goal LAS VEGAS, 23 July — Bernard Hopkins defeated Uzbekistan, who hit the woodwork five times and July — Chelsea ended in the 49th minute after Winky Wright by a unanimous points decision on had a goal disallowed, grabbed a lifeline when substi- their pre-season tour of the being lined up by Joe Cole, Saturday to remain the universally recognized light- tute Pavel Solomin pulled one back with eight minutes US with a 1-0 win against driving a powerful shot heavyweight world champion. left, but they were unable to covert pressure into more Los Angeles Galaxy on into the post before the One judge scored the bout 116-112, while the other goals and paid the price. Saturday in a match ball ricocheted into the net. two had it 117-111 in favour of Hopkins. Uzbek coach Rauf Inileyev bemoaned his team's highlighted by David US international striker "It was a tough fight, a very close fight," Hopkins lack of fortune in front of goal but refused to be drawn Beckham's long-awaited Landon Donovan came told reporters after improving his record to 48-4-1 with on Maksim Shatskikh's disallowed strike. debut for the hosts. close to equalizing for the 32 knockouts. MNA/Reuters Chelsea captain John Galaxy in the 70th minute "Winky's tough and he kept on coming so I had to after latching onto a cross use the bait-and-fish." Belgian qualifier Darcis from Quavas Kirk but he "You put the bait out there, the fish gets a little wins Amersfoort title headed over the bar. closer, you pull it back, and then you finally catch the Beckham, signed by fish." AMERSFOORT (Netherlands), 23 July — the Galaxy from Real Although the fight was contested at a catch-weight Belgian qualifier Steve Darcis clinched Madrid on a 32.5-million- of 170 pounds, five pounds below the light-heavy- his first significant title when he beat dollar five-year deal, weight limit, the bout was for the linear light-heavy- Austrian Werner Eschauer 6-1, 7-6 in came on as a substitute weight title, which Hopkins won by defeating Antonio the final of the Amersfoort Open on in the 78th minute and Tarver in June last year. Sunday. Darcis, world-ranked 297 and helped steady the Wright was frequently the aggressor during the playing only his second tournament on midfield with a polished contest, but Hopkins was able to slip many of the blows the ATP Tour, made a flashing start by cameo performance. and smother his offence by tying him up when the two winning the first five games. His mere appearance were close, scoring with short, sharp counter right The 33-year-old Eschauer, also in his on the bench seemed to hands on the counter attack. first ATP final, fought back in the second Czar Amonsot of the Philippines, left, lift his new teammates, However, Wright (51-4-1, 25 KOs) still felt he set but failed to convert one of the six takes punch from Michael Katsidis of who delivered one of should have been awarded the victory. break chances he created and lacked the Australia during their WBO interim their best performances MNA/Reuters answer to Darcis' aggressive baseline per- lightweight title boxing match at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las in an otherwise dismal formance in the tie-break. campaign. MNA/Reuters Vegas on 21 July, 2007. — INTERNET MNA/Reuters Ukraine leads Nigeria 2-0 Controversial winner hands in Davis Cup playoff Royal Armed Forces victory LAGOS, 23 July — Ukraine led Nigeria 2-0 in the RABAT, 23 July — Morocco's Royal Armed Forces opening matches on Friday at the Euro-Africa Group scored a dramatic injury time winner to secure their Zone 11 Davis Cup play-off. first points of their African Champions League group Nigeria's number two, Abdulmumini Babalola, be- campaign on Saturday. gan the losing streak when he was beaten in three But the controversial nature of the goal against Al straight sets of 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 by Ukraine's Sergei Bubka. Ittihad of Libya set off a 10-minute fracas near the end As if that loss was not bad enough, Nigeria's number of the match. one, US-based Jonathan Igbinovia, could not find enough Striker Jawad Ouaddouch got a glancing header to Cuba’s Mariela Gonzalez, left, Yailen Garcia, fire power while faced with the challenge of Sergei a long range effort but looked to be in an offside center, and Mexico’s Jessica Rodriguez compete Stakhovsky in the second match of the day. The hard position, setting off an invasion of officials and a fight during the Pan American Games women’s hitting Ukrainian did not waste much time in beating between players. marathon at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Igbinovia in three sets of 6-2, 6-0, 6-3.—MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters on 22 July, 2007. — INTERNET

24-7-07 NL 14 7/24/07, 02:34 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 15 Bush orders CIA to comply with Geneva Conventions WASHINGTON, 23 July — US President George W Bush, under fire over the treatment of terrorism suspects, has issued new rules to ensure that detention and interrogation by the CIA comply with the Geneva Conventions’ ban on torture. An executive order from detention and interrogation subjected to what CIA officials amounted to torture. The Bush set out how to deal with programme would be in full describe as “enhanced interro- agency also had been buffeted detainees and gives interro- compliance with US gation measures.” by media reports that CIA gators from the US spy agency obligations under Common Critics said CIA methods officials refused to carry out new legal protections against Article 3,” Hayden said in a included techniques such as interrogations for fear of legal allegations of cruel and statement. simulated drowning that liability.— MNA/Reuters inhumane treatment, for- “The President’s action bidden by Common Article 3 ... gives us the legal clarity Floods kill 15 in Bangladesh, of the conventions, CIA we have sought.” Director Michael Hayden said The new order comes thousands stranded on Friday. 10 months after the Bush The Bush Admin- Administration was forced DHAKA, 23 July — days, the Dhaka weather istration has faced pressure at to suspend its secret prison At least 15 people have office said. Streets in the home and abroad over system because of a Supreme been killed in floods in capital were under knee- interrogation techniques used Court ruling that cast doubt on suspected militants at CIA on its legality. Bangladesh triggered by deep rain water. prisons and other locations, Fewer than 100 heavy monsoon rains over The deaths were including the US military detainees, including sus- the past three days and mostly from house prison at Guantanamo Bay, pected senior al Qaeda nearly half a million collapses and mudslides, Cuba. members, were held in CIA stranded in their homes, officials said. “The order provides secret prisons over a period officials said on Sunday. MNA/Reuters specific requirements that of five years. ensure a CIA-run terrorist A smaller number were Meteorologists said over 100 mm (4 ins) of rain WEATHER fell in northern areas over Monday, 23 July, 2007 the past 24 hours and several Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hour rivers had burst their banks. MST: During the past 24 hours, weather has been partly More than 770 people cloudy in Kayah State, lower Sagaing and Taninthayi Divi- have died as a result of this sions, rain has been isolated in Chin, Kayin and Mon States, year’s monsoon season Tuesday, 24 July scattered in Shan State and Magway Division, fairly wide- spread in Rakhine State, upper Sagaing, Bago and Yangon across India, Pakistan, Tune in today Divisions and widespread in the remaining areas with locally Bangladesh and Afghanis- 8:30 am Brief news heavyfalls in Rakhine State. The noteworthy amounts of tan. 8:35 am Music: rainfall recorded were Maungdaw (3.11) inches, Hkamti (2.16) Officials in Ban- -Tell me her to inches, Myitkyina (1.53) inches, Homalin (1.49) inches, Sittway gladesh said floods in rivers make you smile (1.22) inches, Meiktila (0.83) inch, Yamethin (0.71) inch, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Aaron Carter) makes a statement to the media in Berlin on 21 July , in the south and eastern 8:40 am Perspectives Kalay and Pyinmana (0.67) inch each. 2007. Afghan Taliban rebels said they had killed two parts of the country had left 8:45 am Music: Maximum temperature on 22-7-2007 was 83¡F. Mini- mum temperature on 23-7-2007 was 74¡F. Relative humidity German hostages on Saturday, but an Afghan nearly half a million people -If you had my stranded in their homes. love (Jennifer at 09:30 hours MST on 23-7-2007 was 92%. Total sunshine Foreign Ministry official said one of the Germans Lopez) hours on 22-7-2007 was (Nil). More rains have been was still alive and the other had died of a heart 8:50 am National news / Rainfall on 23-7-2007 was (0.83) inch at Mingaladon, attack. — XINHUA forecast for the next few Slogan (0.04) inch at Kaba-Aye and (0.04) inch at Central Yangon. 9:00 am Music: Total rainfall since 1-1-2007 was (75.85) inches at 8:20 am p;epåc¨¨¨¨¨ ;eSac\\\\\ r\\\\\ k∑∑∑∑∑ m\\\\\ )¨¨¨¨¨ -Yellow river At^^;p^^^ iiociiioc\\p\\\ ∑∑´´∑´∑∑´´ (Asimou) Mingaladon, (80.95) inches at Kaba-Aye and (82.13) inches 8. 6:00 pm at Central Yangon. Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba- 8:30 am 9:05 am International 7. Evening news news Aye) was (6) mph from Southwest at (20:30) hours MST on 9. International news 6:30 pm 9:10 am Music: 8:45 am 22-7-2007. 8. Weather report -Somewhere I Bay inference: Monsoon is weak in the Andaman Sea 10. Let’s Go 6:35 pm belong (Linking 4:00 pm and South Bay and moderate elsewhere in Bay of Bengal. 9. ÂkyÂkyp\\\\\ c∑∑∑∑∑ m¥a;r.\.\.\.\.\ >rc´´´´´ K\\\\\ nuuuuu q\\\\\ MMMMM Park) 1. Martial song Forecast valid until evening of 24-7-2007: Rain will be 6:50 pm 1:30 pm News / Slogan Tuesday, 24 July 4:15 pm isolated in Kayah State and lower Sagaing Division, scattered 10. Biiuuciuiuiu \\;då;erl\\\ WW´´SvW´W´W´ \\\\\ 1:40 pm Lunch time View on today 2. Song to uphold music: in Chin, Shan, Mon and Kayin States, Mandalay, Magway and National Spirit 6:55 pm -Open your heart Taninthayi Divisions, fairly widespread in upper Sagaing, 7:00 am siukiuiuiuiu \p¥\\\\ io;liiio;li iu>qiuiuiuiu ^;p^^^^ ∑c∑∑∑∑ \.ka\.\.\.\. 4:30 pm 11. (Europe) Bago, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions and widespread in 1. Recitation of eAac\\mc\\\mc\\\\\ KKsvMMMMM ;r\\\\\ ;uuiiuiuuii 3. Aew;qctk\\\\\ q˚˚˚˚˚ liiuuiuiiuu \\\\\ -Where does my the remaining areas. Degree of certainty is (80%). Parittas by ÂkkÂkk\S\\\\ ¨pc¨¨¨¨ \ \\\\ (Aenak\\\\\ pvaer; Rpuuuuu mc\\\mc\\ q\\\\\ Âka; MMMÂka; MM heart beat now State of the sea: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar Missionary emakt\\\\\ cuuuiiuuiii ;ss\\\\\ @anK¥op\\\\\ '\\\\\ mrMMMuuMMuuu a)∑∑∑∑∑ (Celine Dion) qcKn\\\\\ ;sa\\\\\ waters. Sayadaw U 9:00 pm English 7:05 pm Outlook for subsequent two days: Moderate monsoon. Ottamathara Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MMKa;zatMMKa;zatM \lm\\\\ \;t\\\\ ∑´∑´∑´∑´∑´ Speaking Course -stuutuuu ÊÊNÊÊÊ s˙˙˙˙˙ \\\\\ 12. Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring areas 7:25 am (√pedpvaAT;¨¨¨¨¨ po)po) {qn;ts\\\\\ raer\\\\\ AWWWWW piiiii mk\\\\\ }\\\\\ 9:10 pm Article 9:20 pm Weekly sports for 24-7-2007: Isolated rain. Degree of certainty is (80%). 2. To be healthy (√pedpva) (Apiuciuiuiuiu \;-19)\\\\ exercise reel Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring areas for 7:30 am 4:45 pm 8:00 pm 9:30 pm Listening 24-7-2007: One or two rain. Degree of certainty is (80%). 3. Morning news 4. Dance of national 13. News pleasure Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouring areas for 7:40 am races 14. International news -Just between 24-7-2007: Isolated rain. Degree of certainty is (80%). 4. Nice and sweet song 5:00 pm 15. Weather report you and me (Apirl Wine) 7:55 am 5. Sing and Enjoy 16. Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MKa;zatMMMKa;zatM \lm\\\\ \;t\\\\ ∑´∑´∑´∑´∑´ Flood Bulletin kb¥apn;√y¥a√\\\\\ \\\\\ 5:45 pm {erq¨mel;¨¨ -Come back 5. when it ain’t (Issued at 12:30 hr MST on 23-7-2007) 8:05 am 6. AaS^y^^^^ MNMMMM iuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ Mm¥a;AK¥cMMMM \;K¥c\\\\ \;\\\\ duutuuu iiyK¥siii \\p\\\ MMuupcMuMMuupc\\}\\\ (Apiiiuuuc\\\;- According to the (06:30) hr MST observation to- epåc\;sp\\\\ \eSac\\\\ \r\\\\ WkWWWW \Kc\\\Kc\ \;\\\\ raining (Trisha 6. Akpiociioc\p\\ ∑´∑´∑´ 30) Year Wood) day, the water level of Chindwin River at Hkamti is (1441) 8:10 am (AaSy^^^^^ edqAtMMMMM c∑∑∑∑∑ ;\\\\\ 17. The next day’s 9:45 pm News /Slogan cm. It may remain above its danger level (1360) cm during 7. 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24-7-07 NL 15 7/24/07, 02:34 AM 10th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of development of other sectors of the economy as well and tranquillity, prevalence of law and the entire nation * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic order * Uplift of national prestige and integ- system * National reconsolidation rity and preservation and safeguard- * Development of the economy inviting participation in * Emergence of a new enduring State ing of cultural heritage and national terms of technical know-how and investments from Constitution character sources inside the country and abroad * Building of a new modern developed * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education nation in accord with the new State in the hands of the State and the national peoples Constitution standards of the entire nation Panel of Alternate Chairmen presents collections of suggestions made by NC delegates on laying down detailed basic principles for Chapters “Amendment of the Constitution”, “State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital”, “Transitory Provisions” and “General Provisions” to be included in State Constitution

Plenary Session of National Convention in progress at Pyidaungsu Hall in Nyaunghnapin Camp. — MNA

YANGON, 23 July — The plenary session of the and members, chairmen and officials of sub-committees, National Convention continued at Pyidaungsu Hall in delegates of political parties such as National Unity Collections of suggestions Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, here, at 9 am. Party, Union Pa-O National Organization, Shan State The Panel of Alternate Chairmen presented col- Kokang Democratic Party, Mro (or) Khami National to be published lections of suggestions made by NC delegates on Solidarity Organization, Lahu National Development YANGON, 23 July— Concerning the sugges- laying down detailed basic principles for the chapters Party, Union Kayin League, Kokang Democracy and tions of NC delegates on laying down of detailed “Amendment of the Constitution”, “State Flag, State Unity Party and Wa National Development Party, repre- basic principles for the chapters “Amendment of the Seal, National Anthem and the Capital”, “Transitory sentatives-elect of National Unity Party and Mro (or) Constitution”, “State Flag, State Seal, National An- Provisions” and General Provisions” to be included in Khami National Solidarity Organization, independent them and the Capital”, “Transitory Provisions” and the State Constitution to the plenary session of the representatives, delegates of national races from Kachin, “General Provisions” to be included in the State National Convention. Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan (South), Constitution, the collections of the Panel of Alter- Present on the occasion were National Convention Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Sagaing, nate Chairmen on the Chapters “Transitory Provi- Convening Commission Chairman State Peace and De- Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and sions” and “General Provisions” presented at the velopment Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of peasants from Plenary Session of the National Convention which members, members of National Convention Convening Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan was held at Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Work Committee, National Convention Convening Man- (South), Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division to- agement Committee Chairman Maj-Gen Lun Maung (See page 8) day will be published in the dailies.—MNA

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