Emergence of One Bridge After Another Highlights Robust Economy of the State

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Volume XV, Number 361 11th Waxing of Hnaung Tagu 1369 ME Wednesday, 16 April, 2008

Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round develop- * Uplift of the morale and morality of the and tranquillity, prevalence of law and ment of other sectors of the economy as well entire nation order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and * National reconsolidation system preservation and safeguarding of cultural * Emergence of a new enduring State Con- * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms heritage and national character stitution of technical know-how and investments from sources inside * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit the country and abroad * Uplift of health, fitness and education * Building of a new modern developed nation * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the in accord with the new State Constitution hands of the State and the national peoples standards of the entire nation To approve the State Constitution is a national duty of the entire people today. Let us all cast “Yes” vote in the national interest. Senior General Than Shwe attends opening of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) Emergence of one bridge after another highlights robust economy of the State

NAY PYI TAW, 15 April—A ceremony to open the Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) in Amarapura Township, Mandalay Division, constructed by Public Works under the Ministry of Con- struction was held at the Mingala Pandal near the bridge on Mandalay bank on 11 April morning, attended by Chairman of the State Peace and Develop- ment Council Com- mander-in-Chief of De- fence Services Senior Gen- eral Than Shwe. Also present on the occasion were member of the SPDC General Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-1 of the SPDC Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, members of the SPDC Lt-Gen Maung Bo, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Lt-Gen Tin Aye, Com- mander-in-Chief (Navy) Senior General Than Shwe and party pose for documentary photo at opening of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) (See page 8) in Amarapura Township, Mandalay Division.— MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan.

16-4-08 NL 1 7/30/18, 02:01 PM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Ayeyawady Bridge * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State (Yadanabon) for regional * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy development Third round events of MYANMAR GAZETTE Secure and smooth transport is the engine Nay Pyi Taw Maha NAY PYI TAW, 15 April—The State Peace of improvement of the social-economic life of and Development Council has confirmed the the people. In addition, by travelling from Thingyan Tour Gold appointment of U Htein Lin as Director-General of one region to another, national brethren can Myanma Small Loans Enterprise under the Ministry enhance cohesion, friendly relations and Cup continues of Finance and Revenue on the expiry of the one- mutual help among themselves. With this year probationary period. NAY P YI T AW, 15 April participated in the third The State Peace and Development Council concept, the government is constructing roads — The third round events round event. has appointed Dr Aung Myo, Director-General of and bridges across the nation to form a of Nay Pyi Taw Maha At Yay Pya Golf National Archives Department under the Ministry network of transport facilities. Thingyan Tour Gold Cup Course, 48 participants from of National Planning and Economic Development, The Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon), continued at Nay Pyi Taw Ministry of Commerce as Director-General of Progress Appraisal and which mainly links between Mandalay Golf Course, Myodaw team, Ministry of Home Progress Reporting Department of the same ministry Division and Sagaing Division, was Golf Course and Yay Pya Affairs (A) team, Kachin on probation from the date he assumes charge of his Golf Course this morning State team, Sagaing duties.—MNA inaugurated on 11 April, and the opening and 156 participants from Division team, Bago ceremony was graced by the presence of fifth with 308 strokes Head of State Senior General Than Shwe. respectively in the third The 5614-foot-long facility is over the round event. Ayeyawady River, linking Khawadaw Ward In the event, Thura in Shwekyetyet Village of Amarapura Kyaw won first with 69 strokes, Soe Kyaw Naing Township, Mandalay Division, and Dagaung second with 70 strokes, Ward in Sagaing, Sagaing Division. Aung San Win, Zaw Zaw The region where the Ayeyawady Bridge Latt and Hla Myo Aung (Yadanabon) is situated occupies a strategic third with 71 strokes each, position and is easily accessible from various Ko Ko Naing and Yan Myo Aye fourth with 72 states and divisions of the four corners of the strokes, Aung Kyaw Thu nation. Aung Tu , Myo Tun, Min Also being a hub of the State’s commerce Naing and Myo Win Aung and commidity flow, the bridge makes a A golfer in action at the third round events of Nay Pyi Taw Maha fifth with 73 strokes. splendid contribution towards regional and Thingyan Tour Gold Cup.—MNA The best strokes in the national economic growth. 26 teams competed in the Division (East) team, competed. three-day events were tournament. Yangon Division team, Mandalay Division Ministry of Forestry that So far, the government has constructed A total of 54 Shan State (South) team and team stood first with 297 stood first with 894 strokes, 233 bridges, each of whose length is above participants from Tat- Mandalay Shwe Man Taung strokes, Yangon Division Mandalay Division team 180 feet. The Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) madaw (Army) team, Air Club took part in the event. team second with 299 second with 898 strokes, is the 10th of its kind in Mandalay Division. Force Club, Ministry of In the third round event strokes, Ministry of Home Navy club team third with Local people are therefore to help Home Affairs (B) team, at Myodaw Golf Course, 54 Affairs (A) team, Bago 907 strokes, Kaung Myat Ministry of Progress of participants from Navy Division (East) team and Club fourth with 908 stokes maintain collectively the Ayeyawady Bridge Border Areas and National Club, Ministry of Forestry Kachin State team third and PBANRDA fifth with (Yadanabon) for its durability. Races and Development team, Nay Pyi Taw with 305 strokes each, 910 strokes. Affairs team, Nay Pyi Taw Command (B) team, Kayah Sagaing Division team Zaw Zaw Latt won Command (A) team, State team, Kayin State fourth with 307 strokes, first with 213 strokes, Hla Magway Division team, team, Bago Division (West) PBANRDA team, Air Myo second with 217 Mandalay Division team, team, Mon State team, Shan Force Club, Mandaly strokes, Min Naing third Rakhine State team and State (North) team and Shwe Man Taung Club and with 218 strokes, Zaw Zin Shan State (East) team Kaung Myat Club Ministry of Forestry team Win and Myint Shwe fourth with 219 strokes each, Myo Min Aung and Aung Win fifth with 220 strokes in the three-day events. The winners will be awarded first, second and third prizes and consolation prizes. The prize presentation ceremony of Nay Pyi Taw Maha Tingyan Tour Gold Cup A golfer tees off the ball at the third round will be held at Nay Pyi events of Nay Pyi Taw Maha Thingyan Tour The third round events of Nay Pyi Taw Maha Thingyan Tour Gold Cup Taw Golf Course here Gold Cup.—MNA in progress.—MNA tomorrow.— MNA

16-4-08 NL 2 7/30/18, 02:01 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 3 Clinton, Obama target faith voters at forum GRANTHAM, 13 April — presidential nomination, American politics and Democratic presidential Barack Obama, attended many of the evangelical candidate Hillary Clinton the event sponsored by Christian leaders and defended her support for Faith in Public Life, a others in the audience are abortion rights at a forum nonpartisan resource opposed to abortion rights on faith on Sunday, saying centre. The Democratic for religious reasons. the decision to have an candidates were Clinton was pointedly abortion was not just about courting religious asked during the na- the "potential life" of a activists from across the tionally broadcast forum child, but the lives of political spectrum — a if she believed life “begins others involved, including group with clout in US at conception.” the parents. politics. “I believe that the Clinton and her rival Abortion is one of the potential for life begins at for the Democratic most divisive issues in conception ... but for me, it is not only about the potential life, but the other lives involved,” Clinton said, noting her Methodist Labourers work in the National Stadium, or the “Bird’s Nest,” in Beijing, capital of faith and the deno- China, on 11 April , 2008. The “Bird’s Nest” will be unveiled to the public when it mination’s own struggle hosts its first event - the “Good Luck Beijing” 2008 IAAF Race Walking Challenge with the issue. —Xinhua on 18-19 April . —XINHU

Ahmadinejad says other ALL ITEMS FROM XINHUA NEWS AGENCY countries can gain access to Iran’s nuclear technology Bomb explosion hits US patrol, TEHERAN, 14 April — Iranian President Mahmoud sets Baghdad market on fire Ahmadinejad said on Monday that other nations can BAGHDAD, 14 April — but there is no reports on gain access to Iran’s nuclear technology within the A roadside bomb casualties among the US framework of International Atomic Energy Agency explosion struck a US soldiers as the troops sealed (IAEA) regulations, the semi-official Fars news agency patrol early on Monday off the area, the source said. reported. in eastern Baghdad, A huge fire sparked by “Experiences and valuable achievements of Iran destroying a US Humvee the blast totally burned concerning peaceful nuclear technology are reachable and setting a huge fire to a more than 20 kiosks and by other nations within the framework of IAEA nearby popular market, a shops selling used clothes regulations,” Ahmadinejad said in his meeting with well-informed police in the popular market, he Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo. source said. said, adding some 12 teams The attack took place of firefighters rushed to the The Iranian President pointed out that the at about 2:00 am (2300 scene and put out the fire at monopolizing powers “are endeavouring to prevent GMT on Sunday) at the dawn. the nations from gaining access to the peaceful nuclear market selling used clothes In a separate incident, energy.” in Baghdad’s al-Jadida the source said that a But the Islamic Republic of Iran will resist this neighbourhood, the source roadside bomb struck pressure and intends “to restore this right of acquiring told Xinhua on condition another US patrol in the nuclear technology for peaceful purposes to all nations,” of anonymity. Fadhiliyah neighborhood A woman carries a gas canister as she flees her he added. The powerful blast in eastern Baghdad, and burning house in Phnom Penh on 11 April, 2008. Xinhua tore a US Humvee apart, there was also no reports on casualties. —Xinhua XINHUA Abbas forces detain 21 Hamas members in West Bank Residents gather at the ruins of gutted shops Disappointing turnout on first RAMALLAH, 14 April Bethlehem. National Authority (PNA) — Islamic Hamas Hamas called on to immediately stop arrests after a blaze in New day of Italy’s general election movement denounced on Abbas of Fatah movement against Hamas members. Baghdad district east of R OME, 14 April— Polls reopened Monday in Italy’s Monday that 21 Hamas and his Palestinian Xinhua the capital on 14 April, general election after a disappointing turnout on the members have been 2008. —XINHUA first day. Just 62.5 percent of eligible voters had cast arrested by the security their ballots by Sunday night when polling stations forces of President closed at 22:00 local time (2000 GMT), according to Mahmoud Abbas in the Interior Ministry. different West Bank areas. The turnout was four percentage points lower than “The security forces that at the last general election two years ago. of the interior ministry in Polls resumed Monday at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) the caretaker government and will close at 3:00 pm (1300 GMT). Final turnout of Salam Fayyad has figures in Italy’s general elections usually top 80 escalated its actions and percent. detained 21 people all over Analysts are expecting a poorer turnout than before, the West Bank,” said a arguing that Italian voters are fed up with politics in the Hamas leaflet sent to face of a sluggish economy and years of political reporters. instability. According to the The general election was called after the government leaflet, the arrests took led by center-left Premier Romano Prodi collapsed in place in the towns of January, after only 20 months in power.—Xinhua Nablus, Jenin, Hebron and

16-4-08 NL 3 7/30/18, 02:01 PM 4 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 EU welcomes Kenyan agreement on coalition government BELGRADE, 14 April While hailing the government of Kenya, and — The European Union Kenyan leaders’ “com- states its readiness to on Monday welcomed the mitment to work together support it in the agreement on forming a in good faith to promote implementation of a coalition government in the greater interests of their coherent and far-reaching Kenya and wished a better nation as a whole,” the reform agenda, to address future for the east African statement expressed the the fundamental root country. hope that the leaders would causes of recurrent “The European Union “proceed with the national conflict and to create a welcomes the agreement reconciliation and dialogue better, more secure and between Kenyan President agreed upon on 28 Feb.” more prosperous Kenya,” Kibaki and opposition “The EU looks forward the statement concluded. leader Odinga on the to working with the new MNA/Xinhua formation of a Coalition Israeli reservists carry a “wounded” person from the debris of a destroyed government,” a statement house during a mock missile strike drill held in Jerusalem on 9 April, 2008, as from the Slovenian EU part of the largest civil defence exercise in Israel’s history.—INTERNET presidency said. 16 killed in northern Iraq Iraq’s neighbours end bombings security talks in Damascus BAGHDAD, 14 April — At least 16 people were killed and 22 others injured in two separate bombings DAMASCUS, 14 April — Such cooperation in northern Iraq on Monday, Iraqi police said. Iraq’s neighbours con- have already led to A parked car bomb exploded in the Rabiaa area cluded here on Monday a an improvement in secu- west of Mosul, apparently targeting the passing two-day meeting of their rity,the statement said, Peshmerga (the Kurdish Freedom fighters) convoy, security coordination adding that “control of the an officer with Mosul police said on condition of committee in efforts to borders is the responsibility anonymity. promote cooperation in of Iraq and its neighbours.” He said the blast killed 12 soldiers and wounded helping restore stability in The participants also another two. In a separate incident, four people were the war-torn country. A underlined their respect of killed and at least 20 wounded when a suicide bomber statement issued at the Iraq’s unity, sovereignty blew himself up during a funeral for a Shiite family end of the meeting said and independence as well in northern city of Tal Afar, 70 km west of Mosul, the the participants praised as their commitment to officer added.—MNA/Xinhua “positive cooperation” preserving Iraq’s Arab and between Iraq and its Islamic identity, said the neighbours in fighting document. Philippine Police investigators collect fragments of Two NATO soldiers killed, terrorism and efforts to Meanwhile, Washing- a bomb that exploded on 13 April, 2008, at the two wounded in explosion in improve the security ton called on Iraq’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the southern situation in Iraq. neighbours to stop the flow port city of Zamboanga. A powerful explosion rips S Afghanistan of militants and weapons through the Roman Catholic cathedral compound The train leaves and another bomb explodes near a bank in KABUL, 14 April — Two soldiers of the NATO- to the country, according to a statement by the US Zamboanga, causing no injuries but reviving fears led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Dhaka, capital of of terrorism in an area that has been targeted by were killed and two others were wounded in an Embassy here. al-Qaida-linked militants, police say.—INTERNET explosion in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, Bangladesh, for MNA/Xinhua according to a statement issued by ISAF. Kolkata, capital of “The wounded soldiers were transported to Italy’s centre-left concedes defeat an ISAF hospital where they are being treated,” it India’s West Bengal said. In accordance with ISAF policy, ISAF does not State, on 14 in general election release the casualty’s nationality prior to the relevant ROME, 14 April — Walter Veltroni conceded Berlusconi in the general national authority doing so.—MNA/Xinhua April, 2008. Italy’s centre-left led by defeat on Monday to two- election. XINHUA former Rome mayor time Premier Silvio “As is customary in all Thai new year road death Western democracy, and toll rises to 180 as I feel it is right to do, I called the leader of the BANGKOK, 14 April — A total of 76 people were People of Freedom, killed and 1,103 others were injured in road accidents Silvio Berlusconi, to on Sunday, the third day of the “seven dangerous acknowledge his victory days” of Thai traditional Songkran festival, the and wish him good luck Road Safety Monitoring Centre announced Monday. in his job,” Veltroni told Jaral Phakdeethanakul, permanent secretary for reporters. Though the Justice Minister who is an official of the road safety official results have not centre, was quoted by local news network The Nation come out, a projection by as saying that 1,018 road accidents happened Sunday state television RAI gave and 76 people were killed in these accidents. Berlusconi’s center-right He said the accumulated death toll of the three alliance a solid lead in first day of the seven dangerous period rose to 180. both the Senate and the He said 2,238 accidents happened from Friday lower house of the to Sunday, in which 2,514 people were injured. national parliament. MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua

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Official says Brazil Economic news discovers world’s third- China issues notice on grain largest oil and gas reserves exports to Hong Kong RIO DE JANEIRO, 14 biggest oil and gas BEIJING, 14 April — to suppliers who had April — Brazil’s state- discovery of the past 30 The Ministry of signed agreements with owned Petrobras, BG years. According to the Commerce has issued a designated Hong Kong Group and Repsol have ANP director, the field, notice ensuring that grain counter-parties. “The discovered what could be temporarily named “Sugar and grain product supplies relevant authority should the world’s third-largest oil Loaf,” in reference to Rio’s maybe provided to Hong issue a license strictly and gas reserves, Haroldo landmark, would be five Kong, but it also warned according to the quota Lima, director of the times larger than Tupi, the of penalties for those who allocated by the National Oil and Gas giant field discovered in diverted such food government and note on Agency (ANP), which November 2007. shipments to other the license that the export regulates the sector in the Tupi is regarded as the markets. is only to Hong Kong with country, said on Monday. largest oil and gas reserve Wheat, corn, rice and no transshipment is In a seminar at the ever found in Brazil, flour made from these allowed,” said the notice. Getulio Vargas Foundation bearing an estimated grains could only be sold Hong Kong importers to Hong Kong and had to keep clear inventory in Rio, Lima stressed that volume of 5-8 billion violators would have and sales records that the information has not been barrels of light oil. their export licenses sus- tracked food imported released “officially” yet. Petrobras’ Press office pended. The licenses from mainland, said the He added that, if has not confirmed the confirmed, the field, with would only be available notice.— MNA/Xinhua View of an oil platform off the coast of Brazil. discovery yet, but informed an estimated volume of 33 that the Sugar Loaf field is Visitors look at the model of a lifeboat on the Brazil has discovered a new offshore oil field that billion barrels, in the deep located in block BMS-9 of Third International Shipbuilding Industry could prove to be “the third biggest field in the waters of the Santos Basin, the Santos Basin, west of Exhibition opened in Nanjing, capital of east world,” the head of the country’s National Oil in southeastern Brazil, the BMS-11, where Tupi China’s Jiangsu Province, on 14 April, 2008. Agency, Haroldo Lima, said Monday.—INTERNET would be the world’s was discovered. About 200 companies from home and abroad took part in the 3-day exhibition on Monday. MNA/Xinhua S Korea, France launch negotiation INTERNET over nuclear energy cooperation SEOUL, 15 April — South Korea will seek to in reducing radioactive South Korea and France cooperate with France's levels of nuclear waste. on Tuesday launched a CEA, a government- South Korea plans to two-day negotiation over funded technological develop SFR and VHTR as bilateral cooperation in research organization, on its next generation reactors, nuclear energy, South development of sodium- South Korea’s Yonhap News Korea's Ministry of cooled fast reactors Agency reported. France is a Education, Science and (SFR), very high leader in nuclear waste Technology said. temperature reactors management. The ministry said (VHTR) and technology MNA/Xinhua Vietnam’s higher Internet, credit card use Asian airline, airport representatives fuels e-commerce HANOI, 14 April shoes and electronic between domestic and gather in Macao to seek new air route (Xinhua) — The number of products,the newspaper international sites after MACAO, 14 April— through a healthy growth, time for passengers and Vietnamese consumers said. Some online shopping 2010 when the latter will The “Regional Asia-Routes it still shares the same the capacity constraints shopping online has providers in Vietnam are be allowed to provide e- Development Forum 2008 challenges with its caused by infrastructures increased rapidly over the optimistic about e- commerce in Vietnam, Macao”, inaugurated here international counterparts, issues, said Liu Suning, past three years, mainly due commerce’s future. according to the on Monday, drew a large such as the raising of fuel executive director of to growth in the number of The optimism is newspaper. number of business prices, the increase in Macao International Internet and credit card users, based on the increasing Vietnam had roughly representatives of the Asian security measures re- Airport Co Ltd. especially among youths, number of Internet users, 18.6 million Internet users, aviation industry to the city, sulting in longer queuing MNA Xinhua according to local news improvement in the or more than 22 percent of who met and discussed new paper Vietnam News on country’s electronic its total population by the air route development and Pacific Airlines to Monday. payment system, and the end of 2007, up from business opportunities in become Vietnam’s first Up to 52 percent of competition that is assured MNA/Xinhua the air services. Internet users in Vietnam Over 400 delegates budget carrier are aged between 20 and 34. from major airlines and HO CHIMINH CITY, low-cost carrier named The country currently has airports in Asia and Europe Vietnam, 14 April — Jetstar Pacific for future over 100 websites providing attended the three-day Vietnam’s Pacific growth within both online shopping and event, which was hosted Airlines and Australian Vietnam and intra-Asia services. About 150,000 by the Macao International airline Jetstar formed here markets. Under a business businesses have postedtheir Airport Company Ltd. Mondaya strategic and service agreement reached own websites for trade Although Macao’s commercial partnership to by Jetstar and Pacific promotion. aviation sector is going support Vietnam’s first Airlines, Jetstar Pacific Most popular items for will operate a future fleet sales on the websites are The boards of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines on Monday agreed to merge in a deal that of up to 30 Airbus A320 books, movies,music, aircraft by 2014.— Xinhua games, air tickets, clothes, would create the world’s largest airline. —INTERNET MNA/Xinhua

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* To ratify Constitution * We remain ever united Let's go to the polling booth whoever tries to divide us And will cast “Yes” vote Commission for Holding Referendum meets sub-commissions

township and ward sub- and members of polling of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana commissions in Nay Pyi booths. and township sub- Taw Pyinmana District at In his speech, U Aung commissions, opening of Nay Pyi Taw No 5 Basic Toe said that it is required supporting sub- Education High School to make arrangements for commission offices, this morning, with an all eligible voters of all progress in making the list address by Chairman of the places where of eligible voters, the Commission for referendum will be held arrangements for polling Holding Referendum U to cast votes, and for those booths, required number Aung Toe. eligible voters who are of ballot boxes, Also present were the away for various reasons mobilizing polling booth secretary and members of to cast votes in advance in heads and members, the the commission, members accordance with books, work guideline of sub-commissions of referendum law and rules; books, and documents Pyinmana District, Nay that commissions at all sent by the commission, Pyi Taw Pyinmana, Nay levels are responsible for reception and distribution Pyi Taw Tatkon, Nay Pyi comfort and convenience of ballots in advance and Taw Lewe Townships, of the voters when they ballots to sub- Commission Chairman U Aung Toe and party visit a polling booth in and wards and village- vote; that copies of the commissions at different Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana.—MNA tracts, and those in-charge book ‘State Constitution levels. (Draft)’, book Members of the NAY PYI TAW, 10 ‘Referendum Law and commission U Aye April—The ceremonies to Rules’, the manual for Maung and Dr Tun Shin hold meetings between the Heads and Members of hold discussions about the Commission for Holding Polling booths, the book processes. Referendum and members on work guideline for U Aung Toe made of the sub-commissions in members of ward/village- concluding remarks. Nay Pyi Taw, Kachin tract sub-commissions, After the meeting, the State, Mon State, Shan and the book chairman and members of State, Mandalay Division ‘Referendum’ have been the commission cordially and Yangon Division, and distributed nationwide; greeted the attendees. members of the township that clarification on They inspected sub-commissions, and Referendum Law and polling booth (1) of Zeya members of the ward/ Rules has been conducted Theiddi Ward of Nay Pyi village-tract sub- to sub-commissions of Taw Pyinmana, lists of commissions took place districts, townships and voters, and copies of the at respective states and ward/village-tracts. book on Referendum Law divisions this morning. Chairman of Nay Pyi and Rules for approval of The commission had Taw Pyinmana District State Constitution (2008) a meeting with Nay Pyi Dr Tin Aung Aye at a polling booth in Myitkyina, Kachin State.—MNA sub-commission reported of the Republic of the Taw Pyinmana District on progress of formation (See page 7) sub-commission, and

Books on the law, bylaws and directives concerning the ratification of A voting demonstration in progress in Yangon.—MNA Constitution.—MNA

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Commission for Holding Referendum meets…

Ballot boxes will be Chairman of the sub- over 465,000 copies of the properly inspected. commission U Khin five books—‘State Con- MNA Maung Than reported on stitution Draft (2008)’, Arrangements are under way to help the aged cast vote. —MNA progress of works. ‘Referendum Law’, (from page 6) They inspected the ‘Referendum Rules’, Union of Myanmar and demonstration. ‘Manual for Work Guideline Book, Likewise, com- Referendum Holding and the voting mission members met with Commission Polling demonstration. sub-commissions of Station Heads’, and The commission also districts, townships and ‘Work Guideline for met sub-commissions of ward/village-tracts in Ward/Village-tract Sub- Kachin State, district, Yangon Division at No 2 commissions—have township, ward/village- BEHS on Myomakyaung been distributed to tracts at town hall of Street in Dagon Township, related organizations. Myitkyina at 7 am, with Yangon, this morning. The book ‘State an address by member of Commission member Constitution (Draft), can the commission Dr Tin U Thaung Nyunt delivered be studied at the libraries a speech. of Information and Public Aung Aye. A voting demonstration in progress in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana.—MNA Chairman of Kachin Yangon Division sub- Relations Departments State sub-commission U Dhammayon in Shansu village-tract sub- in Mawlamyine Township. commission Chairman across the nation, the Maung Maung Win (North) Ward in commissions, and heads The meeting between U Hla Soe reported on libraries under the Ministry reported on arrangements Myitkyina. and members of polling commission members and work progress. U Thaung of Culture, libraries of for polling stations and A similar cere- stations; and members of sub-commissions of Shan Nyunt gave concluding universities, colleges and ballot boxes in Kachin mony was held at Mon the sub-commission, on State (South) district, remarks. institutes, and copies are State, and chairmen of State sub-commission at relevant tasks and follow- townships and ward/ Next, the commission available now at the district commissions, on 8 am. Member of the up programmes. village-tracts took place member and party bookshop of the News and processes on the commission U Aung Myo After the meeting, at the city hall of Taunggyi inspected the voting Periodicals Enterprise, referendum. gave a speech. the commission members at 9 am. Commission demonstration. Sarpei Beikman Book Dr Tin Aung Aye and The chairman of Mon and sub-commission member U Sai Tun Mya Since the second Centre, and private book members of the sub- State sub-commission members inspected the made an address. week of March 2008, shops.—MNA commissions inspected reported on performances demonstration on voting Chairman of Shan voting demonstrations at of members of the district, at Sitkekon Ward polling State sub-commission U the polling booth in the township, and ward/ station (1) in No 8 BEHS Khin Maung Gyi reported on work progress. The commission member gave concluding remarks. They inspected the demonstration at Kyaunggyisu Ward polling station (1) in Taunggyi. Similarly, commission members had a meeting with Mandalay Division sub-commission at the National Theatre on 66th Street between 20th and 21st streets in Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay, at 8 am, with an address by commission member U Red Cross members will assist older or sick People taking part in the demonstration. —MNA Tin Maung. people to cast vote. —MNA

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Senior General Than western parts of The Ayeyawady gation, obstacles and hin- (Yadanabon) was thus Ayeyawady river in upper bridge (Yadanabon) con- drances and to safeguard constructed. Shwe attends opening … Myanmar. Due to poor tributes a lot to national the nation for its perpetua- The Head of State transport, certain regions development as it is located tion. graced the inauguration of lagged behind in develop- in a region where trade, He stressed the need Ayeyawady Bridge, the General ment. commerce, industries and for the people to be disci- eighth Ayeyawady River- information technology plined and united and to Thura Therefore, in the crossing facility, he said. time of the State Peace and flourish. make constant efforts with Thanks to the new Shwe Development Council a At present, the govern- patriotism and nationalis- roads and bridges, the Mann large number of bridges ment is making all-out ef- tic fervour. people now can travel in forts in order to be able to In conclusion, he said speaks at were built in the states and Mandalay Division and divisions in order to bring cooperate with neighbour- that the SPDC is imple- from and to Magway and ceremony about harmonious develop- ing countries, countries in menting political, eco- Bago divisions, Kachin to open ment the length and breadth the region and international nomic and social objectives State, Shan State (North) in order to reach the na- Ayeyawady of the nation. community in all spheres and Shan State (South), he The goodwill of while striving for bringing tional goal in a short time. said, calling for maintaining Bridge the government is to en- about community peace and It is doing so with the aim the transport facilities for (Yadanabon). hance the socio-economic tranquility, prevalence of of enhancing the socio-eco- their durability and warding life of the people, to fulfill law and order and develop- nomic life of the people, of MNA off the threats of internal the food, clothing and shel- ment of health, education, enabling the people to earn and external saboteurs with ter needs and bring about economic and social sectors. their living in the frame- patriotic spirit and (from page 1) Inwa Bridge built by secure and smooth trans- If economic and social work of law, of enabling nationalistic fervour. Vice-Admiral Soe Thein, colonialists when Myanmar port and to enable the peo- sectors of people fully de- the nation to stand tall Commander of North Commander-in-Chief (Air) was under foreign subjuga- ple to engage in trade and velop along with sound in- among international com- West Command Brig-Gen Lt-Gen Myat Hein, Maj- tion. And the bridge will go commerce in an easy way. frastructures it is sure that munity, of ensuring the per- Myint Soe said that the Gen Khin Zaw of the Min- down in the annals of This is the fulfillment the country will keep petuation of the Union and bridge makes significant istry of Defence, command- Myanmar history. of the government for each abreast of international of safeguarding the nation contribution towards re- ers, ministers, senior mili- The emergence of citizen who wishes to earn community. from falling into foreign gional development, call- tary officers of the Ministry one bridge after another his living in the framework The government has subjugation. ing on local people to help of Defence, deputy minis- highlights the strong of law, to enhance his socio- built a large number of in- The State constitution maintain the facility for its ters, the Mandalay Mayor, economy of the State, the economic life, to enjoy bet- frastructures in production, capable of guaranteeing durability. heads of departments of the nationalistic spirit and ter transport and to develop service and trade sectors for national interest from gen- Minister Maj-Gen Saw SPDC Office and the min- higher technology of the his region and nation to development of economy eration to generation will Tun also made a speech. istries, those from Public people and the systematic keep pace with changes and of the State. In the mean- soon be approved by the A local resident ex- Works, the Deputy Super- fulfillment of the govern- developments. Bringing time, nine districts greening people, he added and spoke pressed thanks the govern- intending Engineer of ment in development infra- about equitable develop- tasks in arid zone is making of the need for the people ment for the bridge. Ayeyawady Bridge structures in the interest of ment across the nation progress. Thanks to con- to do their bit in the proc- Senior General Than (Yadanabon) Project and of- the State and the people. amounts to striving for re- certed efforts of the gov- ess of approving the State Shwe cordially greeted the ficials, departmental offi- During their rule gional development as well ernment and the people un- constitution as national attendees. cials from Mandalay and colonialists built a few in- as development of educa- precedented progress has duty. And to collectively Commander Brig-Gen Sagaing Divisions, local frastructures that were nec- tion, health, economic and been made in the greening ward off any wicked acts Tin Ngwe, Commander authorities of Mandalay essary for their economy social sectors of national of Sagaing and Mandalay detrimental to the process Brig-Gen Myint Soe, Min- District, Sagaing District and administration. With races. hills. of approving the State con- ister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and and townships, members of the intention of keeping one Located in central All in all, carrying out stitution and to safeguard Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Union Solidarity and De- national race away from Myanmar, the facility is greening tasks with own the bridge for perpetual Zaw Han formally opened velopment Association and another they created poor strategically important for resources in the interest of existence. the bridge. social organizations, wom- transport. It is obvious that better transport in the states the State and the people In his address, Senior General Than en’s Affairs organizations, the colonialists built only and divisions. In the mean- amounts to engaging prac- Commander of Central Shwe and party posed for a Maternal and Child welfare Inwa bridge in the strategic time, the bridge is indis- tically in a major commu- Command Brig-Gen Tin documentary photo to- Associations, war veterans region although many pensable for tourism indus- nity task. Ngwe said that since 1992, gether with officials. Organizations, Red Cross bridges needed to be built try as it links regions where With the development the Inwa bridge had no General Thura Shwe society and fire Brigades, during their rule. Likewise, Theravada Buddhism flour- of socio-economic life of longer been able to cope Mann formally unveiled the teachers and students and they built main roads in ishes as well as where there the people coupled with with any vehicle of above stone plaque of the bridge local people. some regions of eastern part are historic religious edi- their scope of knowledge 15 tons. In compliance with and sprinkled scented water Member of the SPDC of Ayeyawady river in fices and monuments and the nation will be able to the guidance of the Head of onto it, so did Commander General Thura Shwe Mann lower Myanmar and of cultural heritages. overcome a series of insti- State, Ayeyawady Bridge Brig-Gen Tin Ngwe, made a speech on the occa- Commander Brig-Gen sion. He said that the open- Myint Soe, and Minister ing of the Ayeyawady Maj-Gen Saw Tun. Bridge (Yadanabon) has Senior General Than brought auspiciousness to Shwe inspected the Myanmar people. The Head Ayeyawady Bridge of State who gave guidance (Yadanabon). and fulfilled all necessary The 5614-foot-long requirements in the course bridge lies at a place, about of the construction of the 2000 feet upstream Inwa bridge attended the open- Bridge. ing ceremony. The presence The main bridge is of the Head of State on such 3694 feet long, the approach auspicious occasion reflects bridge on Mandalay side, his serious attention to the 1140 feet long, and the ap- bridge and his goodwill to- proach bridge on Saging wards the people. side, 780 feet long. The over 180 feet long The bridge has a 49- facility built by Myanmar foot-wide motorway and technicians in the time of two six-foot-wide pedestri- the State Peace and Devel- ans lanes. opment Council is the 233rd Its clearance area is 700 of its kind and the 8th of feet wide and 40 feet high. Ayeyawady river crossing At maximum, it can with- bridges. It is in parallel with Newly inaugurated Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon).—MNA stand 60 tons of load.—MNA

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Revellers gather at the pandal on Anawrahta Street in Latha Township.—MNA Pandals in Yangon packed with revellers on second Akyat Day YANGON, 15 April— those on Upper University Avenue, Kaba Today, being second Kyimyindine road, Strand Aye Pagoda road, U Chit Akyat Day of Maha road, Natsin road and Maung road and Thingyan, different Bagaya road in Shwegondine road in townships here were Kyimyindine Township, Bahan Township and packed with revellers who those on Baho road, Ahlon Anawrahta road and Maha were participating in the road and Myoma Kyaung Bandoola Road in water festival while road in Dagon Township, downtown. pandals were being those on University Altogether 74 padals crowed water-thowers to Avenue, Inya road, in 14 townships of Yangon the accompaniment of Yangon-Insein road, Pyay East District were also Great Wall pandal on 16th street in Lanmadaw Township . Thingyan music. road, Hanthawady road, crowded with revellers H Pandals on Nanattaw road and Bayint while actors, actresses and Shwegondine road, U Chit Naung road in Kamayut vocalists presented Maung road, Saya San Township, those on entertainment at the 19th road and University Yangon-Insein road, Pyay Street’s Pandal in Latha Avenue in Bahan road, Station road and Township. Among Township, those on Bayint Naung road in revellers were Secretary Yankin road, Yanshin Hline Township were of Yangon City road, Kanbe road and packed with revellers on Development Committee Kaba Aye Pagoda road in board the cars. U Aung Than Win, Col Yankin Township, those Specially packed Kyaw Naing Oo of on Bagaya and Bago roads areas were Inya road in Yangon Command and in Sangyoung Township, Kamayut Township, officials.—MNA

Visitors enjoy Thingyan festival at Tong Tah pandal in Pazuntaung Township.—H T-Home Thingyan pandal opened NAY PYI TAW, 15 27th street in U Myo Thein (Myo Thein April—A ceremony to Aungmyathazan electronic) cut the ribbon open T-Home Thingyan Township on 12 April to open the Thingyan pandal of Mandalay evening. pandal. Maynmar Traditional Mayor of Mandalay Later, the mayor, Maha Thingyan 1369 ME Brig-Gen Phone Zaw officials and guests doused Revellers participate in Thingyan Festival at the pandal of Jewellery was held on 66th street Han, T-Home Mangaging each other with scented between 26th street and Director U Wai Lwin and water.—MNA Luck Co Ltd in Dagon Township.—H Valiant Thingyan pandal opened YANGON, 15 April — U Thein Tun and Patron The pandal is A ceremony to open of Myanmar Towards Co providing different kinds Valiant Thingyan pandal Agga Maha Thiri- of snacks and of the 19th Street family thudhamma Theingi Daw entertainment pro- was held at Latha Ni Ni cut the ribbon to grammes with the Township, here, on 12 open the pandal. participation of flim April afternoon. Col Kyaw Later, dance and artistes and well-known Naing Oo of Yangon song entertainment musicians from the Eve Command, Chairman of programmes began and of Thingyan to the final Valiant pandal being crowded with revellers on 19th street in Latha Latha Township Peace the water festival was day. Township.—MNA and Development Council joyfully held. MNA

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New Year wish

* Falling are yellow leaves And appearing are buds Nibbana is the highest happiness With small twisters Everything’s new Health is the best gain; contentment is the best wealth; a And singing is a cuckoo trusted friend is the best kinsman; and Nibbana is the highest A beautiful summer song happiness. * Ushering in blooming Tagu Time of happiness When Padauk flowers turn gold Dhammapada-204 * Padauk flowers as gift For success and joy We hold this water festival A traditional carnival * Cherish we the noble rituals Generosity forever Discipline we adhere Practising religion Destination Nibbana * In this New Year Wishing everybody Clear of dirt And shines with glory

Maung Maung Moe Aung (Translation)

Meditation Centre opened in Tawya TatU Monastery YANGON, 15 April — April. Over 1600 with the participation of Tawya TatU Monastery in laypersons practised over 2200 laypersons. It Aung San, Insein meditation there. will last till 20 April. Township opened its The 115th Mogok Sayadaw Bhaddanta 114th Mogok Vipassana Vipassana meditation Saddamma Kitti Sara meditation centre at the centre was opened at the delivered sermons monastery from 1 to 7 monastery on 11 April there.— H

Girls enjoying themselves at Nga Like Kantha Gardens in the Thingyan in Nay Pyi Taw. (News on page 16)—MNA

Damsels performing Thingyan dance to the audience at Kyunshwewah pandal of the Ministry of Forestry in Mandalay.—MNA

People cooling themselves in water during the Thingyan in Nay Pyi Taw. (News on page 16)—MNA Strong Wind Warning NAY PYI TAW, 15 April – During the hot day Season, beginning from now to May, as day temperatures rise markedly all over the country, towering clouds are expected to form and occasional strong winds are likely at times in the afternoon/evening over most of the area. Surface wind speed may reach (35) to (40) mph and it may also be accompanied by isolated heavy rain and hails in T-Home family pandal in Mandalay is crowded with merry-makers some places.—MNA enjoying the Water Festival.—MNA

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Artifacts on display at a new exhibition titled “Egypt’s Sunken Treasures” in Madrid. Some 500 treasures of ancient Egypt retrieved by divers from An unidentified artwork, showing a crashed car in the pavement, is pictured on display at under the sea are on gathered for display in a Berlin’s “Potsdamer Platz” square, on 14 April, 2008. —XINHUA special space in the Spanish capital former slaugh- terhouse. —XINHUA

A white albino Japanese Rat Snake is seen at a snake viewing facility in Iwakuni, southwestern Japan, on 15 April, 2008.— XINHUA

Participants eat Jajangmyeon, Chinese-style noodles topped Guitar maker George Marlin strums on his Big Foot creation at the Miami Beach Guitar with a thick sauce of black bean paste, at a speed eating compe- Festival in Florida, on 13 April, 2008. The three-day festival that ends Sunday, attracted tition, sponsored by an online company, for movie tickets at a guitar makers, musicians and guitar collectors from around the United States. —XINHUA movie theatre in Seoul, on 14 April, 2008. —XINHUA

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Tender documents are available at the office of the BAGHDAD, 14 April — damages to some build- several policemen were continental plates meet General Manager (Marketing) Myanma Foodstuff In- A series of mortar barrages ings in the neighbourhood, among the casualty, the that causes frequent vol- dustries, Ministry of Industry (1) Office No.37, Nay rocked the Iraqi capital he said. source said. canic movements. Pyi Taw Starting from 10.4.2008 during the office on Monday, killing three Also on Monday, two MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua hours. civilians and wounding mortar rounds hit 3. For further details please call 067-408370 13 others, an Interior Baghdad's southeastern Iran’s military plane crashes Ministry source said. neighbourhood of al- A mortar round Ghadeer, injuring three in Teheran airport landed on the al-Sinaa people, he added. TEHERAN, 14 April — A Sukhoi plane belonging to The source also said street in Baghdad’s central Iran’s military crashed Monday at Tehran’s Mehrabad that the death toll, from neighbourhood of Karrada airport, but the two pilots safely ejected before the the roadside bomb attack and struck a bus carrying crash, local Fars news agency reported. targeted a police patrol in passengers, killing two “A Sukhoi plane of the Islamic Republic of Iran the Sa'adoun Street in civilians and injuring six Army, while landing at the Mehrabad airport, central Baghdad, rose to others aboard, the source encountered a technical problem at about 19:00 local told Xinhua on condition six killed and 12 others wounded. time (1430 GMT) and crashed,” Fars reported. of anonymity. “The plane's pilot and co-pilot saved themselves Separately, four Earlier, the source put the toll at five killed and using parachutes before the plane hit ground,” it said. mortar rounds landed A fire broke out after the crash and firefighters Visitors view a flower arrangement artwork during nine injured by the attack. on residential buildings were busy extinguishing the fire, Fars reported. the China Peony Flower Arrangement Exhibition in the Zaiyouna neigh- A police vehicle was in Luoyang, a city of central China’s Henan bourhood, in eastern damaged by the blast and MNA/Xinhua Province, on 15 April, 2008. More than 100 floral Baghdad, killing a civilian artists and designers presented their peony and wounding four others, arrangement artworks in the theme of green the source said. Olympics in Luoyang on Tuesday.—XINHUA The attack caused France moves to justify teaching job-cuts amid protests PARIS, 14 April — explaining that the school term and the French National Edu- 11,200 teaching jobs that average number of cation Minister Xavier will not be renewed students per class will Darcos has moved to within the education remain the same at justify teaching job-cuts, ministry, “8,500 are the beginning of 2008 the main source of teaching positions, of as it was in 2007,” said protests among high which 5,000 will be the minister, adding school students, saying offset through overtime that “this was 28 stu- that this was part of a work, meaning that only dents per class in high government reform 3,500 positions will be schools in general and programme. redundant.” 19 students per class “We have to be a “We will recruit in vocational high Young ladies of the Dai ethnic group dance at the opening ceremony of the little reasonable,” the 18,000 new teachers at schools.” Water Splashing Festival in Luxi of southwest China’s Yunnan Province minister said Sunday, the beginning of the new MNA/Xinhua on 12 April, 2008. —XINHUA

16-4-08 NL 12 7/30/18, 02:01 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 13 Report says Australians ready to act on climate change CANBERRA, 14 April lives, and a large more energy efficiency — A majority of majority also want to see in their homes, get Australians recognized government leadership more energy-efficient the need to act on climate on the issue. appliances,” he said. change and accept that Institute chief Connor also said their lives have to change executive John Connor people are not averse to as a result of climate said people are prepared higher energy bills if it change, according to a to act in a number of means the energy is report released on areas of their lives in coming from cleaner Monday. order to reduce their sources. The Climate Institute impact on the “They want to see all report found 94 percent environment. new electricity come of people supported “People are prepared from clean energy,” he changes in their own to fix their lighting, get said.—Xinhua A couple of visitors watch a stone carving by the Culture Wall of Historic Celebrities in Wulongtan Park of Nanjing, capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province, on 13 April, 2008. The recently-built 100-metre-long culture wall presented sculpts depicting historic stories, folklores and historic celebrities, which attracted a lot of visitors every day. —XINHUA Death toll from NE China coal mine explosion rises to 16

SHENYANG, 14 April — earlier. there were illegal mining The death toll from a coal A gas blast occurred at activities at the pit, such mine explosion in 10:15 am on Saturday as the digging beyond northeast China’s Liaon- when 39 miners were at officially-approved limits. ing Province at the work. Twenty-one miners The mine’s investor, weekend rose to 16 after escaped unharmed, while surnamed Li, and legal two missing miners were two were injured. representative, surnamed found dead, investigators They were sent to Liu, have been questioned A man receives medical treatment after being diagnosed with dengue fever in said on Monday. hospitals, where they were by police. The mine’s bank a temporary shelter set up by the Air Force in Rio de Janeiro on 14 April, The bodies of two reported to be out of accounts were frozen. 2008. Dengue has killed 83 people since January and infected more than missing miners in the blast danger. The direct cause of the 7500 in Rio de Janeiro state, according to official figures.—INTERNET were retrieved at 5 pm The rescue operation accident is still under Monday from the No 3 has ended. investigation. Chile urges Japan to stop whale hunt Coal Mine of Shaguotun Investigators said Xinhua SANTIAGO, 14 April — the whole world’s duty, research programme will Village, Huludao City, Chile urged Japan Mon to seek mechanisms to be discussed in the said a Huludao City Colombian Navy destroys day to completely and preserve them,” said Lya forthcoming Inter- government official. The definitely stop whale Uriarte. It is reported national Whale Com- bodies of 14 miners had five cocaine labs hunting, which Tokyo that Japan’s disputed mission —Xinhua been recovered two hours BOGOTA,14 April — Navy Number 70 Fluvial claims is for scientific Colombia’s Navy reported Infantry Battalion gave a research purposes. Some 158 kg of heroin seized Monday it destroyed five hard blow to Los Rastrojos Because of interna- labs used to process criminal gang, arresting tional pressure and pro- cocaine on the Colombia’s two of its members, tests from environmen- in Turkey border with Ecuador, and including one nicknamed tal organizations, the ANKARA, 14 April — suspects were detained Asia and the Middle East arrested at least two former ‘Neneco,’ and destroying Japanese Fishing Agency Turkish police on Monday in the operations. Turkey to western European paramilitaries guarding five of its production labs,” said it only killed 551 seized 158.3 kg of heroin is a key transit route for markets. the location. Colombia’s Navy stated in whales, a 40-percent in two operations in smuggling drugs from Xinhua “Troops from the a communique. The reduction from its target eastern province of Van, arrestees are also former of 900 this year. the semi-official Anatolia members of Colombia’s Chile’s Environment news agency reported. United Self-Defence Minister Ana Lya Uriarte Anti-drug squad (AUC) in the western said, “Chile has expressed confiscated 95 kg of Narino border province. its complete disapproval, heroin in a house in Van. The AUC was and will continue to do so, In another operation, disarmed in April of 2006 against the whale hunt ever police seized 63.3 kg of but its ultra right-wing since Japan said it would heroin in a truck in commanders gathered begin the attempt near its Gurpinar town of Van. troops and continued their coasts.” “It is our duty, A total of nine illegal activities,including illicit drug trafficking in An undated handout combination image shows a Map the Colombian regions. of Borneo (A) showing the Indonesian portion, The Colombian Navy Kalimantan, in the South-Central part of the island, reported that during this and (B) Barbourula kalimantanensis in anterior view, attack it confiscated and (C) lateral view showing extreme flattening. weapons, communication Barbourula kalimantanensis, a rare and primitive frog equipment, paste to living in a remote Borneo stream has no lungs and produce cocaine, coca apparently absorbs oxygen through its skin, leaves, gasoline and other researchers reported on 9 April, 2008.—XINHUA substances.—Xinhua

16-4-08 NL 13 7/30/18, 02:01 PM 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 Chinese Zhu defends his championship in S P O R T S men’s 10-metre air rifle BEIJING, 14 April — the discipline, pulled up the competition. a good job at the first five Chinese sharpshooter his socks to overtake by "I was not in good shots." Looking into the Zhu Qinan seized the gold scoring nine of the ten shots shape lately," Zhu said, "I Olympic Games this Au- medal of the men's 10 above ten point in the final, had an appendectomy on gust, Zhu hoped that he metres air rifle after a hot leaving only a 9.9 at the 1 March, and resumed would not win so pursuit with 700.8 points fourth shot. training on 24 March. Both difficultly then. "There here at the Good Luck His arch-rival, the my technique and health are still four months ahead Beijing ISSF World Cup 27-year-old Emmons are not as good as before." and I will adjust condi- on Monday. and Athens Olympic He said that the qualifica- tion," he said. American shooter champion in rifle prone tion was tough for him. Emmons said the sil- Matthew Emmons was who strided into the fi- "I felt exhausted, but I ver medal was more than edged to the second place nal with a leading 599 stick on with my strong he expected. "The score with a narrow distance of points in the qualifica- will," he added. "Even you of 599 is my personal best Chelsea’s John Terry (L) clears the ball past only 0.1 points, while In- tion round, managed to fail to play at your normal in World Cups, although Wigan Athletic’s Emile Heskey during their dian Gagan Narang took maintain his advantage level at the beginning you it wasn't my best final. It English Premier League soccer match at Stamford the bronze with 700.3 until the last shot, when shouldn't give up." was a good sign that better Bridge in London on 14 April, 2008. —XINHUA points. he scored 10.1, "I felt so nervous es- events are coming up Starting with 597 outscored by Zhu with pecially at the every soon," he said. Result of English Premier points after the qualifica- 0.3 point in the shot. beginning...I failed to do MNA/Xinhua tion round and ranked fifth, Always among the League soccer Zhu, the 24-year-old Ol- last two to open fire, the Result of Portuguese ympic gold medalist and champion admitted that LONDON, 14 April — Following is the result of Olympic record holder in he had a difficult time in English Premier League soccer match on Monday: soccer championship Chelsea 1 Wigan Athletic 1 LISBON, 14 April — Following is the result of Portu- Played on Sunday guese soccer championship on Monday: Liverpool 3 Blackburn Rovers 1 Braga 0 Uniao Leiria 1 Manchester United 2 Arsenal 1 Played on Sunday Played on Saturday Nacional Madeira 1 FC Pacos de Ferreira 2 Birmingham City 1 Everton 1 Naval 0 Maritimo 3 Bolton Wanderers 1 West Ham United 0 Sporting 2 Leixoes SC 0 Derby County 0 Aston Villa 6 Played on Saturday Portsmouth 0 Newcastle United 0 Estrela Amadora 0 Belenenses 2 Reading 0 Fulham 2 Vitoria Guimaraes 1 Boavista 0 Sunderland 1 Manchester City 2 Vitoria Setubal 1 Porto 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Middlesbrough 1 Played on Friday MNA/Xinhua Benfica 0 Academica 3 Casey Stoner, from MNA/Xinhua Zambian soccer player clinches deal Australia, rides with Portugese team his Ducati through a curve during the LUSAKA, 14 April — has a spectacular structure United of Zambia to their Zambian midfielder and a very nice stadium," first league title last year, MotoGP race of the Rainford Kalaba has Kalaba said in an inter- when he was also voted motorcycling Portugal clinched a five year deal view. Footballer of the Year as Grand Prix at the with Portuguese Superliga This will be Kalaba's Zambia's top scorer. Estoril race track in side Sporting Braga after second European stint af- The midfielder has Sintra, outside Lisbon, passing medical tests on ter a one-year stay with been on loan to ZESCO Friday, The Pos reported French Ligue 1 team OGC from KCM/FAZ Division Portugal, on 13 April, Monday. Nice in the 2005-2006 soc- One North team 2008. Jorge Lorenzo, The member of cer season. Afrisports since July from Spain, won ahead Zambian national soccer Kalaba joins Braga 2006. of second placed team, nicknamed the after inspiring ZESCO MNA/Xinhua Dani Pedrosa Chipolopolo Boys, would Jessica Hardy of the United States celebrates after move to the club during and in third winning the gold medal in the final of the women’s the FIFA summer transfer Valentino Rossi. 50m breaststroke at the World Short Course Swimming Championships at the MEN Arena in window in June. INTERNET "Kalaba has signed a Manchester on Thursday.—INTERNET five-year deal with Braga and returns to the club in Results of women’s trap event at Good June for the club's pre- season (training)," the Luck Beijing ISSF World Cup Zambian newspaper BEIJING, 14 April — Following are the results from women’s trap event at the quoted a Portuguese news- Good Luck Beijing ISSF World Cup here on Monday: paper as saying. 1. Gao E, China, 93 hits (71+22) "He now returns home Katerina Emmons of the Czech Republic competes 2. Pak Yong Hui, DPR Korea, 90 (69+21) ahead of Zambia's 2010 during the women’s 10m air rifle final in the 3. Irina Laricheva, Russia, 89 (68+21) World Cup qualifiers next “Good Luck Beijing” 2008 ISSF World Cup at the 4. Deborah Gelisio, Italy, 88 (70+18) month," it added. Beijing Shooting Range Hall in Beijing, on 12 5. Kim Yong Bok, DPR Korea, 85 (70+15) "I am impressed with April, 2008. Katerina Emmons claimed the title 6. Chae Hye Gyong, DPR Korea, 83 (68+15) how big the club is and it with a score of 504.9 points.—XINHUA MNA/Xinhua

16-4-08 NL 14 7/30/18, 02:01 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 15 Chinese Defence Minister Gaza power plant to shut down meets Pakistani President by Tuesday due to fuel shortage

BEIJING, 14 April — to promoting common deve- GAZA, 14 April — Tuesday,” Mujahid Salama Chinese Defence Minister lopment. Palestinian Petrol Cor- said in a statement, warning Liang Guanglie met here Citing Pakistan’s and poration chief in Gaza “if more fuel is not allowed, on Monday with visiting China’s “all-weather partners- warned on Monday that Gaza Strip will be sinking Pakistani President Pervez hip,”Musharraf said the Gaza’s main power plant in full blackout.” If more Musharraf, pledging to friendship between the two will be closed by Tuesday amounts of fuel are not strengthen friendly countries had a broad due to the shortage of fuel. allowed into Gaza within cooperation between the foundation and extensive “The remaining amounts of 24 hours, there will be two nations’ armed contents and renewed itself in dustrial fuel to keep the catastrophic reflections on forces.Liang told Mushar- as time passed. power plant operating will all aspects of life in the raf that the Chinese armed MNA/Xinhua be only sufficient until Gaza Strip, mainly health forces are ready to deepen and education sector, added friendly cooperation with More US soldiers’ Salama. Pakistan to promote the He, however, noted development of the remains in Vietnam that “the Israeli side, which comprehensive strategic began to positively react to partnership of bilateral repatriated our calls on Sunday, will cooperation. HANOI, 14 April — custody of the remains, allow fuel into Gaza within Hailing the increasin- The Vietnam Office for according to a Press the coming few hours.” gly consolidated and Seeking Missing Persons release by the American After Hamas move- developed bilateral relations transferred Monday Embassy in Vietnam. The ment took control of the since the establishment of custody of possible remains ceremony marks the Gaza Strip in June last year WEATHER diplomatic ties 57 years ago, and routed President believed to be those of 106th post-war Tuesday, 15 April, 2008 Liang noted that the two Americans who died during repatriation of remains Mahmoud Abbas’ security Summary of observations recorded at 9:30 hours armed forces have the conflict in Southeast from Vietnam. forces, Israel imposed a MST: During the past 24 hours, rain or thundershowers maintained close ties and Asia and recovered from To date, 883 blockade on the enclave and have been widespread in Kachin State, isolated in conducted exchanges and excavation sites in Americans have been shut down all Gaza border Shan, Chin States, Sagaing, Mandalay and Taninthayi cooperation in various Vietnam's central region. identified since 1975 — crossings. Divisions and weather have been generally fair in the fields. Musharraf said that At the repatriation 627 from Vietnam, 224 Following an increase remaining States and Divisions. Day temperatures were (3ºC) to (4ºC) above April average temperatures Pakistan was satisfied with ceremony at the Da Nang from Laos, 29 from of homemade rockets in Southern Shan, Chin States, Sagaing and the development of relations International Airport in Cambodia, and three from attacks carried out by Gaza between the two armed Ayeyawady Divisions and about April average tem- central Da Nang city on China. There are 1,763 militants on Israel, Israel peratures in the remaining States and Divisions. The forces and he hoped both Monday, US A mbassador Americans still termed the Gaza Strip “a significant day temperatures were Chauk, Minbu and sides would continue to to Vietnam Michael unaccounted for from the hostile entity” and cut off Aunglan (42ºC) each, Monywa (41ºC). The notewor- make joint efforts to Michalak and US Army war in Southeast Asia, amounts of fuels needed to thy amounts of rainfall recorded were PyinOoLwin safeguard regional and Lieutenant Colonel James including 1,353 in operate Gaza power plant, (0.99) inch, Kengtung (0.83) inch, Kyaukse (0.78) inch, world peace and stability Saenz, representing the Vietnam, said the release. engines and vehicles. Putao (0.67) inch, Machanbaw (0.55) inch and Bhamo and make new contributions US government, received MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua (0.39) inch. Maximum temperature on 14-4-2008 was 102ºF. Minimum temperature on15-4-2008 was 72ºF. Rela- tive humidity at (09:30) hours MST on 15-4-2008 was 79%. Total sunshine hours on 14-4-2008 was (8.7) hours approx. Rainfall on 15-4-2008 was (Nil) at Mingaladon, Kaba-Aye and Central Yangon. Total rainfall since 1-1-2008 was (1.69) inches at Mingaladon, (1.85) inches at Kaba-Aye and (0.83) inch at Central Yangon. Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye) was (7) mph from Northwest at (16:30) hours MST on14- 4-2008. Bay inference: Weather is partly cloudy in the Andaman Sea and South Bay and generally fair in the Bay of Bengal. Forecast valid until evening of 16-4-2008: Rain or thundershowers are likely to be isolated in Kachin, Shan States, upper Sagaing and Taninthayi Divisions People plant trees at a carbon neutral woods along east bank of the Yongdinghe River in the Shijingshan District and weather will be partly cloudy in Chin, Mon and Kayah States, lower Sagaing, Mandalay and Yangon of Beijing, China. The tree planting event for the green Olympics was held there on Tuesday. —XINHUA Divisions and generally fair in the remaining States and Divisions. Degree of certainty is (60%). 7:25 am 4:55 pm 8:00 pm State of the sea: Seas will be slight to moderate in Kåq”kççnççç \\AS\\\ iiuuAkm¥a;iuiiuu 2. To be healthy 3. 8.Local news Myanmar waters. exercise 6:00 pm 9.International news Outlook for subsequent two days: Likelihood 7:30 am 4. Evening news 10. Weather report 3. Morning news of continuation of isolated rain or thundershowers in 6:30 pm {qepkuunuuu \\;m\\\ ˙˙eR˙˙˙ WWA‘pWWW MM;m¥a;}MMM the Northern Myanmar areas. 8:30 am 11. Wednesday, 16 April 5. Weather report mnmn\\mab\\\ ^^d^^^ ^^y^^^ uuiizatuiuuii \\lm\\\ \\;\\\ Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring 4. International news 12. View on today 7:20 pm area for 16-4-2008: Partly cloudy. 4:00 pm {528 eN˙˙ac˙˙˙ \\Âko\\\Âkoii;}(Apiii iiuuciuiiuu \\;-2)\\\ 7:00 am 6. Kåq”kççnççç \\AS\\\ iiuuAkm¥a;iuiiuu Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area etac\tn\ \;qaqna‘p\ (Ncuuiiuiuuii ;N\\\\\ cuuiiuiuuii ;'emqn\\\\\ ;N\\\\\ 'uuuuu m¥o;sNiiiii ek¥a^^∂∂^∂^^∂∂ )\\\\\ 1. etac\tn\\ \;qaqna‘p\\ 1. Martial song for 16-4-2008: Partly cloudy. Sraeta\\B\\\ uura;Âkuuu ^^;f^^^ 7:35 pm (dåRiiuukiuiiuu \\ta-emac\\\ \\emac\\\ \\U\\\ ^^;^^^ 4:10 pm Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouring area priitiii \\tra;eta\\\ \\\\\ Kåq”kççnççç \\AS\\\ iiuuAkm¥a;iuiiuu 7. {siitiii \\Aa;Tk\\\ \\qn\\\ \\SN\\\ ∂∂Am∂∂∂ ˙˙n˙˙˙ \\}\\\ (sNuuii;wuiuuii OOiikOiOOii \\))\\\ 2. for 16-4-2008: Partly cloudy. R 489 Published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar. Edited and printed at The New Light of Myanmar Press, No 22/30 Strand Road at 43rd Street, Yangon. Cable Newlight, PO Box No. 43, Telephones: Editors 392308, Manager 392226, Circulation 392304, Advertisement 392223, Accounts 392224, Administration 392225, Production/Press 392369

16-4-08 NL 15 7/30/18, 02:01 PM 11th Waxing of Hnaung Tagu 1369 ME Wednesday, 16 April, 2008 Let us all * who are equipped with ardent patriotism, * who cherish genuine independence, * who aspire perpetuation of sovereignty, * who loathe foreign interference and manipulation, and * who oppose puppet government with strings of olonialists, VOTE “YES” for ratification of the Constitution.

On this New Year festival Democracy cannot be achieved by anarchism or Joyfulness is the traditional Thingyan. violence, but by Constitution. With scent of Golden Padauk flowers Let’s approve Constitution to Peace prevailing in entire Myanmar. shape our future by ourselves. Nay Pyi Taw enjoys happy Thingyan

NAY PYI TAW, 15 April—Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, was thronged with revellers, taking part in the Thingyan Festival with lots of fun and joy on 13 and 14 April and today. Pandals all around the capital were packed with fun-loving people and the roads and lanes where pandals were located were also crowded with revellers roaming the city by vehicles. A lot of cars and motorcycles were seen along the Bogyoke Road and other streets in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana during the Thingyan Festival. A large number of revellers gathered at the beach of Paung Laung Creek near the famous Hlekhwin Hsutaung Pyae Pagoda and enjoyed the water festival in groups or individually. Nga Like Kanthaya Gardens that is seven miles from the city was also packed with visitors. The public park opened on 9 April is located at Nga Like Dam. In addition to the city dwellers, people from various parts of the country were also taking Thingyan holidays in Nay Pyi Taw, some enjoying swimming at bathing beach, others taking relaxation and many more 50,000 today. Revellers visit Nga Like Kanthaya dining at restaurants from morning to evening. During the said three days, a large number of Gardens at Nga Like Dam in Nay Pyi Taw. Over 30,000 people took part in the city water people visited the Zoological Gardens, some having a festival on 13 April, over 40,000 the next day and over picnic at shady places.—MNA MNA For ratification of Constitution Towards the new nation Let’s go to polling booth to cast “Yes” Will ratify Constitution.

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