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Volume XV, Number 96 7th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Panel of Alternate Chairmen presents collections of suggestions made by NC delegates on laying down detailed basic principles for Election, Political Parties and Provisions on State of Emergency to be included in State Constitution

YANGON, 20 July of the National Conven- Lahu National Develop- — The plenary session of tion Convening Commis- ment Party, Union Kayin the National Convention sion Secretary-1 of the League, Kokang Democ- went on at Pyidaungsu State Peace and Develop- racy and Unity Party and Hall in Nyaunghnapin ment Council Lt-Gen Wa National Develop- Camp, Hmawby Town- Thein Sein and members, ment Party, representa- ship, here, this morning. Chairman of National tives-elect of National The Panel of Al- Convention Convening Unity Party and Mro (a) ternate Chairmen pre- Work Committee Chief Khami National Solidar- sented collections to the Justice U Aung Toe and ity Organization, inde- plenary session of the members, Chairman of the pendent representatives- National Convention sub- NCC Management Com- elect, delegates of national mitted by NC delegates mittee Auditor-General races from Kachin, Kayah, on laying down detailed Maj-Gen Lun Maung and Kayin, Chin, Mon and basic principles for Elec- members, chairmen of Rakhine States, Shan State Meeting Chairman and members of the panel of chairmen at Plenary tion, Political Parties and subcommittees, officials, (South), Shan State Session of National Convention. — MNA Provisions on State of delegates of National (North), Shan State (East), Emergency to be included Unity Party, Union Pa-O Sagaing, Taninthayi, peasant delegates State (South), Shan State Magway, Mandalay, in the State Constitution. National Organization, Bago, Magway, Manda- from Kachin, Kayah, (North), Shan State Yangon and Ayeyawady Present on the Mro (or) Khami National lay, Yangon and Kayin, Chin, Mon and (East), Sagaing, Divisions, delegates of occasion were Chairman Solidarity Organization, Ayeyawady Divisions, Rakhine States, Shan Taninthayi, Bago, (See page 8)

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

Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Stability of the State, community peace * 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 Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan.

21-7-07NL 1 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Saturday, 21 July, 2007 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Boost per acre yield of paddy * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State In Myanmar rice is a principal crop as * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy well as an export item. Emphasis is being placed on cultivation and producing of rice for self-sufficiency and exporting the sur- Ministry of Health offers Waso robes to monks plus. Monsoon paddy cultivation ceremony was held in Motelwe, Waingmaw Township, NAY PYI TAW, 20 Kachin State on 13 July. Waingmaw Town- July — Under the aegis of Minister for Health Dr ship cultivated 49,225 acres of monsoon Kyaw Myint and wife, the paddy in 2006-2007, and it is targeted to Ministry of Health held the grow 52,995 acres of monsoon paddy in 10th Waso robe offering 2007-2008. At present, land preparation was ceremony at the ministry carried out on 39,337 acres, 33,678 acres this morning. were put under paddy and 50,347 acres will Sayadaw Bhad- be put under paddy by the end of the paddy danta Tissa of Maha cultivation season. Dhammikayama Ohndaw Kachin State cultivated 509,274 acres of Pariyatti Monastery in monsoon paddy in 2006-2007 paddy cultiva- Ywakauk Ward of Nay Pyi tion season, and has been able to produce Taw Pyinmana and mem- over 34 million baskets of paddy at the rate bers of the Sangha conse- Minister Dr Kyaw Myint and wife donate Waso robes to a Sayadaw. of 66.88 baskets per acre. In this year’s crated the Buddha Image MNA monsoon paddy cultivation season each and to be kept at the ministry. Kyaw Myint and wife, mental heads donated Later, the congre- every township in Kachin State is making After taking the Deputy Minister Dr Paing Waso robes to members gation shared merits all-out efforts to meet the target of cultivat- Five Precepts, Minister Dr Soe and wife, and depart- of the Sangha. gained. —MNA ing 600,000 acres of monsoon paddy. Issuing of Citizenship Scrutiny Card The government is striving for the devel- Hair regrow opment of agriculture as the base and all- coordinated in Yangon Division round development of other sectors of the cosmetics economy as well in order to enhance the introduced in socio-economic life of the people across the nation including Kachin State. In this re- Mandalay gard, it has spent a large amount of funds on construction of dams and reservoirs and YANGON, 20 July other irrigation facilities. — U Asi Family Co Ltd Local people, on their part, are to make held a ceremony to in- efforts for boosting the per acre yield, applying troduce cosmetic prod- modern agricultural techniques and using qual- ucts produced by Peo- ity strain of paddy and fertilizers, while engag- ple’s Republic of China ing in extended reclamation of land. in conjunction with an We firmly believe that all the farmers Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win delivers an address at work opening ceremony of 101 will be able to boost the per acre yield using coordination meeting of Yangon Division Immigration and National Hair Regrow Centre (4) modern cultivation techniques and quality Registration Department. — MNA at the Sedona Hotel in strain of paddy. Mandalay yesterday. YANGON, 20 July INRD, Planning Depart- ple within three months. First, Ko Swe — Yangon Division Im- ment, Myanmar Police Next, the Head of Aung Khaing of the com- Wellwishers invited to donate migration and National Force, Health Department Division INRD reported pany extended greetings Registration Department and Township/Ward/Vil- on progress of the tasks. publications to e-Library and Miss Chen Yan gave held the coordination lage officials. He stressed The meeting ended with accounts on cosmetic YANGON, 20 July — Individuals and organizations meeting at its office on the need to issue the re- the concluding remarks. products. are invited to donate publications, paintings and pho- Maha Bandoola Street in maining CSCs to the peo- MNA tos to E-Library Online system being upgraded by Kyauktada Township this For further infor- collaborative efforts of the Union Solidarity and De- morning. mation, everyone can velopment Association, Ministry of Communications, In his speech, contact Ma/10 7 (Nga), Posts and Telegraphs and Ministry of Education. Chairman of Yangon Di- 65th street, Chan- Wellwishers may contact Librarian of Universi- vision Peace and Devel- myathazi Township, ties Central Library, e-mail: [email protected] opment Council Com- Mandalay (Ph: 02-62253) (Ph: 01- 536927, 534979, 535847), Professor and mander of Yangon Com- and No (115), 20th street, Head of Department of Computer Science of Yangon mand Maj-Gen Hla Htay Latha Township (Ph: 01- University, e-mail: csyu @ dhelm-edu. gov. mm (Ph: Win said that local authori- 251230), No (15) 01-513164), Head of Office of the Ministry of Com- ties are to cooperate with Thabyaynyo Street, munications, Posts and Telegraphs (Ph: 067-407158), social organization to is- Sangyoung Township Head of Department of Education of the Union Soli- sue Citizenship Scrutiny (Ph; 01- 518088) and No darity and Development Association (Ph: 01-545135 Card. The Township CSC (55) Kyaukmyaung Mar- and 559892) and Chief Engineer of Information and Issuing Supervisory Com- ket Street, Tamway Technology Department (Ph: 067- 420351). mittees have been formed Township (Ph: 01- A seminar on E-Library will be held at Myanmar Info with the participation of Opening ceremony of Hair Regrow Centre-4 554391) in Yangon. Tech on Hline Campus on 30 July morning. — MNA township level officials of in progress in Mandalay. — MNA MNA

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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 Slovak PM disagrees with US base in Europe

PRAGUE, 19 July— too extreme. negative position on the Slovak Prime Minister The deployment of the bases several times and he Robert Fico told his Italian bases should have been always pointed out that he counterpart Romano discussed with Russia personally would oppose Prodia at a meeting in from the very beginning, stationing of such a base Bratislava on Wednesday he added. The United in Slovakia. that he disagreed to station States unveiled its plan in The Slovak Foreign anti-missile bases in the January to place a radar Ministry previously ex- neighbouring Czech Re- system in the Czech pressed a position on the public and Poland. Republic and 10 in- US missile defence shield Fico pointed out that it terceptor missiles in in Europe different from was his personal view and Poland, as components of that of Fico’s. It confirmed not the Slovak Govern- the missile defence shield. that Slovakia would ment’s position. Russia has voiced strong contribute to security in German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung is welcomed by a crew member The issue of the anti- opposition to the deploy- Central Europe. as he climbs into a German Air Forces Bundeswehr Tornado ECR cockpit in missile bases has not been ment. Fico repeated his MNA/Xinhua Lechfeld near Munich on 19 July, 2007.— INTERNET sufficiently discussed with the European Union, Russia and NATO, Fico US soldier killed pointed out. He also did not want in bomb attack the installations to be stationed too close to Slovakia. “I am against in Baghdad any missile bases and any BAGHDAD, 19 July — An American soldier was radar installations on the killed and four others wounded in a roadside bomb territory of the European attack in eastern Baghdad, the US military said on Union in close vicinity of Wednesday. Slovakia. This directly The attack took place on Tuesday when an concerns us,” he added. improvised explosive device struck their patrol during Fico said that Russia combat operation in the area, a military statement said. and the United States were US defence contractor Boeing Co, along with its industry teammates and Two more soldiers were also killed Tuesday in a unlikely to reach an governmental customer the Missile Defence Agency, has conducted a roadside bomb explosion near their vehicle in western agreement on the problem successful flight test for the airborne laser-weapon system, a newspaper Baghdad, an earlier statement said. because their positions are report said on 18 July, 2007. — INTERNET Earlier in the day, another military statement reported a US Marine has died on Monday of non-combat 20pc of girls starving, vomiting related cause in Iraq's western province of Anbar, without providing further details. The latest deaths bring the number of US soldiers to control weight: study killed in Iraq to more than 3,620 since the Iraq war SYDNEY, 20 July—A economics forum in Dr O’Dea says one in smoking for weight broke out in March 2003, according to media count national survey of almost Brisbane today, a Uni- five teenage girls starve control. Dr O’Dea says based on Pentagon figures. — MNA/Xinhua 9,000 children has shown versity of Sydney resear- themselves for two-day these methods of weight one in five teenage girls cher Dr Jenny O’Dea says stretches or vomit their control are dangerous. Calls for Brazil starve themselves or vomit the rate of eating disorders food to control their “The use of starvation, up their food to control among teenage girls has weight. vomiting and laxative their weight. doubled since the last The survey also showed abuse in girls is not only airport to close Speaking at a home survey in 2000. 8 per cent of girls use useless — they don’t lose LONDON, 20 July— Ministry said. fat, they lose fluid — but There are mounting calls And federal prosecutors it’s very dangerous, it can for Sao Paulo’s Con- are said to have asked result in sudden heart gonhas airport to close in courts to close the airport attack for example,” she the wake of Tuesday’s until both its runways are said. “Psychologically it’s Tam Airlines crash in renovated. unhealthy and physically which some 200 people Officials are still trying it's very unhealthy.” died. to establish why the Dr O’Dea says teenage The airport should shut Airbus 320 overshot the girls are being influenced “until its security con- runway, hitting buildings by media reports about ditions are examined’, and then exploding. obesity.—Internet Brazil’s Federal Public The crash occurred in wet conditions, on a A worker removes parts of a damaged tree after a recently resurfaced run- storm in Islip Terrace, NY, on 18 July, 2007. way which has been Michael Wyllie, a National Weather Service chief criticised as being too meteorologist, said a tornado touched down in short. Islip Terrace at about 9:15 am.—INTERNET Internet

21-7-07NL 3 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 4 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Every citizen shall have the right to vote and to stand for election according to law

YANGON, 20 July— The following is the He said, “A collection of these points putting collection of suggestions made by NC delegates on together will be made for your convenience in studying “Election” submitted to the Plenary Session of the them. National Convention held at the Pyidaungsu Hall 1. In electing members to Hluttaw— of Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township (a) Every citizen who has turned 18 on the today. date on which elections commence, who is The chairman and members of the National not disqualified by law, who is eligible to Convention Convening Commission, the chairman vote, and who has the right to vote under and members of the National Convention the law, shall have the right to vote. Convening Work Committee, the chairman and (b) Every citizen who is eligible to vote and members of the National Convention Convening who has the right to vote by the law shall Management Committee, and NC delegates, may cast only a vote for a Hluttaw each at a you be blessed with physical and mental well-being constituency. and auspiciousness. (c) In addition, people of national races Esteemed NC delegates, concerned who are eligible to vote in accord The Work Committee chairman’s clarification with the provisions of the State Constitution on the detailed basic principles on the chapters shall have the right to vote in electing “Election”, “Political Parties”, and “Provisions on representatives of national races to the U Myo Thant (Maung Su Shin). — MNA State of Emergency” to be included in the State Region or State Hluttaw concerned. constitution were read out at the NC plenary sessions (d) Ballot shall be exercised. Hluttaw member concerned shall have the held on 30 and 31 October 2006. 2. The following persons shall have no right to right to rebut the accusation in person or Regarding the clarification, representatives of the vote — through a representative. delegate groups compiled group-wise proposal papers (a) members of the Religious Order; (e) The Pyidaungsu Election Commission through discussions and submitted them to the NC (b) persons serving prison terms; shall, finding the accusation true and plenary sessions. (c) persons adjudged to be of unsound mind considering the Hluttaw member should At the plenary sessions held between 27 November as provided for in the relevant law; no longer carry out duties, take action in to 7 December 2006, the delegate groups submitted (d) persons who have not yet been cleared accord with the law. their proposal papers totalling 18 as follows: from being declared destitute; and 7. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall prescribe necessary (a) Delegate Group of Political Parties 8 papers (e) persons who are banned from voting under laws on election and recall. (b) Delegate Group of the election law. 8. (a) The President shall form a Pyidaungsu Representatives-elect 4 papers 3. At an election, a candidate — Hluttaw Election Commission. In the (c) Delegate Group of National Races 1 paper (a) shall be elected to a Hluttaw only. process, he may appoint at least five (d) Delegate Group of Peasants 1 paper (b) shall stand for election at one constituency members including the chairman of the (e) Delegate Group of Workers 1 paper only. Pyidaungsu Election Commission in (f) Delegate Group of Intellectuals and 4. (a) Electorate living in the Union territories, accord with the provisions on appointment Intelligentsia 1 paper or the Union territories designated by the of Union minister stated in the (g) Delegate Group of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw under the law, shall Constitution. State Service Personnel 1 paper elect members of the Pyithu Hluttaw and (b) The chairman and members of the (h) Delegate Group of the Amyotha Hluttaw only. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Election Commission Other Invited Persons 1 paper (b) Save as otherwise prescribed by the shall be the ones who— Some NC delegates from respective delegate Constitution, a Region or State Hluttaw (1) have turned 50 years of age. groups have read out these proposals at the NC member elected in a constituency that the (2) meet, except age limit, requirements plenary sessions. Now, I will present the NC panel Pyidaungsu Hluttaw has designated as a set for Pyithu Hluttaw members. of chairmen’s assessments of these proposals as a Union territory shall no longer stand as a (3) (aa) have served in the post of Union whole. Hluttaw member. Chief Justice or Union Supreme Esteemed NC delegates, 5. Every citizen who is not disqualified by the Court judge; Region or State High At the NC plenary session held on 30 October provisions of this Constitution and the provisions of Court judge or in a position 2006, the Work Committee chairman said, “The the law regulating elections shall have the right to equivalent to the post of Region National Convention designated 15 chapters first for stand for election to a Hluttaw. or State High Court judge at least ensuring a systematic approach to the laying down of 6. (a) A Hluttaw member may be recalled for five years; (or) basic principles and detailed basic principles to draft any of the following reasons— (bb) have served in the post of judicial a new State constitution. The Chapter “Election” is (1) treason; officer or law officer that is not one of the 15 chapters, and two basic principles have (2) violation of any provision of the lower than Region or State level been laid down for it. Constitution; for at least 10 years; (or) (a) Every citizen shall have the right to vote and to (3) misbehaviour; (cc) have practised law as the advocate stand for election according to law. (4) lack of qualifications prescribed in the for at least 20 years; (or) (b) Voters concerned shall have the right, in Constitution for a Hluttaw member; (dd) are deemed to be celebrities with accordance with provisions of the State constitution, (5) inefficient discharge of duties. prestige by the President. to recall elected people’s representatives. (b) Complaint about the Hluttaw member (4) are well-experienced with good The sphere of these basic principles is quite wide. endorsed by at least one percent of initial characters. Accordingly, based on these two basic principles, it is number of the voters of the constituency (5) comply with provisions, with which required of the National Convention to lay down concerned shall be submitted to the they have no right to stand for election detailed basic principles for the chapter. Pyidaungsu Election Commission. as Pyithu Hluttaw members. Only then, will it be possible to comply with the (c) Pyidaungsu Election Commission shall (6) are loyal to the State and the people. rules and regulations in writing and adopting the conduct investigation into the case in (7) are not members of a political party. provisions on election stated in the State constitution accord with the law. (8) are not Hluttaw members. and related laws on election.” (d) While the case is under investigation, the (See page 5)

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Then, he said, “In this regard, you delegates should Every citizen shall have the hold discussions and make suggestions so as to decide whether the points that have been presented should be right to… adopted as detailed principles and proposals if you (from page 4) have should be submitted. Some more points relating (9) do not accept any other positions from to the Chapter “Election” will be presented. The Plenary which they can enjoy salaries and Session of the National Convention held from 28 to 30 allowances. March 1996 laid down detailed basic principles for the 9. Duties of the Pyidaungsu Election Commission formation of Legislation, Executive and Judiciary, and are as follows: some of them are related to qualifications set for a (a) holding Hluttaw elections; Pyithu Hluttaw member. (b) supervising Hluttaw elections, and forming “Hluttaw members including members of the and supervising sub-commissions at all Pyithu Hluttaw who will take part in the legislative levels; sector, one of the three sovereign powers of the State— (c) designating and arranging constituencies; legislation, executive and judiciary—should catch up (d) making and arranging lists of voters; with the political, administrative, economic, social and (e) putting off elections that are not in a national races affairs of the State. Only then, will they position to be held in a free and fair way in be able to carry out legislative functions effectively. U Saw Philip (a) U Saw Philip Sam. — MNA some constituencies due to natural disasters The detailed basic principle ‘Pyithu Hluttaw members or local security; shall have settled in the Union of Myanmar for at least proportion to the votes many countries exercise should (f) issuing necessary laws on elections and 10 consecutive years up to the time of being elected be applied in the forthcoming elections. political parties in accord with the Pyithu Hluttaw representative’. Disputes may arise in And the Union Pa-O National Organization said provisions of this Constitution and future if there is no explanation about the stay of that the collection of 14 detailed basic principles for the procedures and directives in accord with national people who went abroad for further study Chapter “Election” the Work Committee chairman has the laws concerned; under the permission of the government, on business proposed are appropriate to be adopted as detailed (g) forming electoral benches to resolve of on personal affairs. Now, the nation has launched basic principles. electoral disputes; the market-oriented economic system. Therefore, many The Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said that (h) discharging duties assigned under a law. national are staying in foreign countries on duty with the 15 detailed basic principles for the Chapter 10. If the President has to blame and charge the the permission of the government, or on business, or on “Election” the Work Committee chairman has explained chairman or a member of the Pyidaungsu Election personal affairs. Such stay in foreign countries should are appropriate to be adopted as detailed basic principles. Commission, he shall do so in accord with the be deemed to have settled in the Union. The Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization provisions prescribed in this Constitution on “Therefore, discussions are to be held and said that to help the representatives make suggestions, blaming the Union Chief Justice or any of Union suggestions to be made whether the point: the Work Committee chairman had explained 14 points Supreme Court judges. ‘The period of staying abroad with the that should be adopted as detailed basic principles for 11. (a) If the chairman or a member of the permission of the government shall be deemed to the Chapter “Election” to be included in the State Pyidaungsu Election Commission in have settled in the Union’ should be adopted as the constitution. service wishes to resign of his own accord provision under the detailed basic principle. It added that what the Work Committee chairman due to his health condition or any of other ‘having settled in the Union of Myanmar for at had proposed were appropriate to be adopted as detailed reasons, he may submit his resignation to least 10 consecutive years up to the time of being basic principles. the President. elected as Pyithu Hluttaw representative’ should be The Lahu National Development Party in its (b) If the seat of the chairman or a member of adopted as a detailed basic principle. discussion said, “The points the Work Committee the Pyidaungsu Election Commission is Esteemed NC delegates, chairman explained at the NC plenary session on 30 vacant due to resignation, termination of Regarding the clarification, the National Unity October 2006 regarding the detailed basic principles responsibilities, death, or any other Party of the Delegate Group of Political Parties said for the Chapter “Election” are in conformity with the reasons, the President may appoint a new that the detailed basic principles on election were constitutions of world countries and the 1947 chairman or a member of the Pyidaungsu necessary for ensuring a free and fair election. So, the constitution and the 1974 constitution and the nation’s Election Commission in accord with the detailed basic principles on election were appropriate, prevailing conditions. So, we suggested that these provisions on appointment of a Union it said. point be adopted as detailed basic principles”. minister enumerated in the State As a separate suggestion, the party representative The Union Kayin League said, “The Work Constitution. explained, “In his clarification regarding para (7), the Committee chairman has explained in detail the matters (c) If the chairman or a member of the Work Committee chairman said, “In respect of election, concerning the persons who have the right to vote and Pyidaungsu Election Commission is a at present, Myanmar practises the system of electing have no right to vote and the voting system; the right to government employee, he shall be deemed one Hluttaw member from a constituency each. stand for election and the right to recall elected to have resigned from civil service in accord However, many countries have made the system of representatives; the formation of the Pyidaungsu with the existing civil service rules and setting up a large constituency to elect more than one Election Commission, its duties and the qualifications regulations from the date he is appointed Hluttaw member, and designating the number of of its members; the matter concerning the filing of as the chairman or a member of the Hluttaw members in proportion to the votes. So, to charges against a member of the commission; the Pyidaungsu Election Commission. catch up with the changes, necessary law should appointment of duties for a post vacant due to 12. The Pyidaungsu Election Commission’s action prescribed in accordance with the resolutions of the termination of duties, death or other reasons; and the and measures over the following matters shall be Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. resolutions of the commission, functions, final: “To our knowledge, of about 120 countries that responsibilities, powers, rights, and designation of (a) electoral procedures; exercise multi-party democracy system, more than 70 official position. When we studies them we have come (b) appeals and amendments on electoral countries exercise the system of designating the number to understand the fact that the nation will be able to hold benches’ decisions and orders; of Hluttaw members in proportion to the votes. That a free and fair election in the future. (c) matters taken under political party law. system helps elect representatives based on the We agree that the 14 points concerning the chapter 13. Responsibilities, powers and rights of the expression of the voters who will really represent the should be adopted as detailed basic principles.” chairman and members of the Pyidaungsu Election people. By practising such a system, there will be The Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, Commission shall be prescribed by law. many benefits such every vote becomes more effective, “We would like to present our views about findings of 14. The role of the chairman of the Pyidaungsu a greater number of reliable persons capable of fulfilling the Work Committee for the Chapter “Election”, the Election Commission is designated to be equivalent the requirements of the nation will be elected, and the Chapter “Political Parties”, the Chapter “Provisions on to the position of a Vice-President, and a member, parties standing for elections can enjoy more than State of Emergency”. The points for the Chapter to the position of a Union minister in order to make proportionate ration of the representatives from the “Election” reference to responsibilities, powers and rights of party concerned. (1) include the right to vote and to stand for the chairman and members of the Pyidaungsu Therefore, we would like to suggest that the system election in accordance with the law, Election Commission in prescribing laws. of designating the number of Hluttaw members in (See page 6)

21-7-07NL 5 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Six Independent Representatives-Elect from the principles that are practised globally. We thank the Every citizen shall have the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect—U Tin Win Work Committee chairman for presenting right to… of Kyaiklat Township Constituency (2), U Thein Kyi international experiences and past historic events of of Taungdwingyi Township Constituency (1), U Hla Myanmar thoroughly and objectively to the Chapter (from page 5) Soe of Minbu Township Constituency (2), U Mya “Election”. The points he has proposed should be (2) represent the democratic election system, Hlaing of Twantay Township Constituency (2), U adopted as detailed basic principles. (3) prescribe principles of election, Kyi Win of Mingaladon Township Constituency (1), Furthermore, as a suggestion, they said, “Of the (4) include principles to recall a Hluttaw and U Tin Tun Maung of Mingaladon Township 14 points, sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (11) means member due to his disqualification, Constituency (2) in their discussions supported the as if that sub-paragraph is solely related to the matter (5) manifest the formation of the Pyidaungsu Work Committee chairman’s explanation about the to fill the positions of the chairman and members of Election Commission, functions, power and as paints. the Pyidaungsu Election Commission under sub- privileges of the chairman and members of As a separate suggestion, they said, “In a paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (11) due to the commission. democratic country, voting means that the people use vacancies. We would like to make a suggestion that We consider that the points the Work Committee their rights and duties for the emergency of a it will be more appropriate if sub-paragraph (c) of chairman has explained are consistent with the State government that will rule the nation on their behalf. paragraph (11) is added to paragraph (8) as its sub- constitution, so we would like to suggest that these The people should have access to ballot so that they paragraph (c). points be adopted as detailed basic principles. can vote freely and avoid a situation of being The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons The Wa National Development Party said, “The threatened in casting votes. In some constituencies in said, “What the Work Committee chairman has collection of 14 detailed basic principles on election border areas, the votes cast are counted polling both- explained are reasonable and in conformity with the the Work Committee chairman presented are based wise. In consequence, armed insurgents can guess who six objectives of the National Convention for ensuring on the 1947 constitution and the 1974 constitution, won at a village or ward. And they may torch the stability and peace and development of the nation and the constitutions of many other nations. These village or ward and torture the dwellers for not electing along with upholding Our Three Main National points are complete. So, we suggest that these points the one for whom they forced the people to vote. So, Causes. should be adopted as detailed basic principles.” votes should be counted constituency-wise instead of “So, the NC delegates from the Delegate Group Esteemed NC delegates, polling booth-wise about the 15 points. of Other Invited Persons deeply support his “Of the four proposals, presented by the Delegate Esteemed NC delegates, explanations about the 14 points and one additional Group of Representatives-elect said, the political The Delegate Group of National Races said, “the point for the Chapter ”Election”, six points for the parties from the Delegate Group of Political Parties 15 points on election are necessary for the Chapter Chapter “Political Parties” and 23 points for the have evaluated the presentations of the representatives “Election”, so they should be adopted as detailed Chapter “Provisions on State of Emergency”. of the National Unity Party and Mro or Khami basic principles.” As a suggestion, they said, “We would like to National Solidarity Organization. And the discussions The Delegate Group of Peasants said, “The 15 make two separate suggestions about the Chapter of respective representatives are the same as they points proposed for the Chapter “Election” to be “Election”. They are: have done. included in the State constitution should be adopted (a) There have been many events that in Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan as detailed basic principles.” elections and casting votes in Hluttaw of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, The Delegate Group of Workers said, “So, we sessions of some other countries, voters, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency members of the delegate group of workers suggest Hluttaw members and political parties in Shan State and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan that the 14 points for the Chapter “Election” and an were under the influence of money, muscle Township Constituency in Shan State (North) additional point, totalling 15 points explained by the and gangs such as Mafia, and such expressed their support for the Work Committee Work Committee chairman should be adopted as countries suffered losses a lot. So, in order chairman’s proposals about the Chapter “Election” detailed basic principles.” to avert such undesirable events, effective to be included in the State constitution. In its proposal, the Delegate Group of provisions and laws including anti- In addition, as a separate suggestion, they said, Intellectuals and Intelligentsia supported what the defection law should be prescribed. “I would like to make some suggestions about Work Committee chairman explained regarding the (b) A principle should be prescribed in the electoral procedures. Many electoral procedures are Chapter “Election” to be included in the State Pyidaungsu Election Commission Law carried out in accordance with the provisions constitution. that decisions of the Pyidaungsu Election concerned including the submission of bills of Moreover, as a separate suggestion, they said, Commission shall be made with electoral expenses spent by the elected Hluttaw “The chairman and members of the Pyidaungsu unanimous vote or the vote of the majority members after the elections. The organizations Election Commission will have to discharge to prevent the decisions the chairman or responsible for the elections have to issue final reports demanding and formidable tasks. So, if they are not a member or two members of the on the elections. Some principles related to the capable enough of accomplishing such huge tasks, commission make as they wish at the Hluttaw sessions are: they are to be impeached and terminated from their meetings of the Pyidaungsu Election “The first regular session of the Pyithu Hluttaw duties, if necessary. In this regard, we consider that Commission.” — MNA shall be convened within 90 days after the general it is required to prescribe specific reasons and election commences.” procedures to impeach such persons. “The day on which the term of the Amyotha So, we would like to make a suggestion that a POEM Hluttaw comes into force is that of the Pyithu detailed basic principle should be adopted: Hluttaw.” “Regarding the impeachment of the chairman or a “The first regular session of the Amyotha member of the Pyidaungsu Election Commission: Towards complete success Hluttaw shall be held within seven days after the (a) The President may impeach the chairman or * Peace is... commencement of its term.” In my opinion, final a member of the Pyidaungsu Election With one mind reports should be released in time so that first regular Commission for any of the following Working together in unity sessions of the Hluttaws can be held in line with reasons: In view of prosperity the provisions concerned. In this regard, elected (1) treason; Upholding Three Main National Causes. Hluttaw members are to completed their tasks in (2) violation of any provision of the * Constantly realizing the State’s goodwill time. There should not be a situation in which Constitution; Work for the welfare of community Hluttaw sessions are put off due to the delay on the (3) misbehaviour; final reports. Therefore, I would like to make a (4) lack of qualifications prescribed in the With goodwill and enthusiasm. positive suggestion that in issuing laws, rules and Constitution for a Hluttaw member; Preserve national prestige and integrity directives on elections, (5) inefficient discharge of duties. Without any disagreement among national (a) specific duration for the functions to be (b) procedures shall be taken in accordance with bretheren carried out by the elected Hluttaw the provisions of the State constitution on Holding discussions for good future members, impeachment of the Union Chief Justice or May the National Convention meet (b) the time during which the election a Union Supreme Court Judge. complete success. commission has to issue the final report, The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel Hnin Maung (Zeegon) (Trs) should be fixed.” said, “The points proposed to be adopted are the

21-7-07NL 6 7/21/07, 03:32 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 7 Advanced Management (Special) Course No 6 for USDA Executives concludes Five aims of USDA laid down to serve interests of nation and people

YANGON, 20 July — when the government is and stability of the country The Advanced Manage- shaping the nation into a but they failed to ment (Special) Course No new peaceful, modern and accomplish. Today, 6 for Executives of the developed one that the everybody witnesses the Union Solidarity and people long for. It is a good unprece-dented peace and Minister U Aung Thaung visits Myanmar Lighting Manufacturing Development Association opportunity for the people stability of the nation. Co Ltd in Shwe Pyi Tha Industrial Zone.—INDUSTRY-1 concluded at the USDA to participate in the process Therefore, the entire Training School in of transition to a new people are to safeguard and Hmawby Township, here, nation. Based on good and maintain the peace and Production of Pharmaceutical Factory, this morning. evil legacy throughout the stability. private industries supervised Secretary-General of history of the country, the At present, the 24- the USDA U Htay Oo nation-building tasks are special region develop- YANGON, 20 July — Minister minister viewed production process of delivered an address at the being undertaken with ment plan, the border areas for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung inspected medicines and vaccines at the factory. concluding ceremony. He goodwill for emergence of development plan and five Myanma Pharmaceutical Factory in Chairman of Industrial said that all the national a new nation. Drawing rural development tasks are Insein Township this morning. Development Committee Minister U people desire to witness lessons from the past being implemented for Officials of the factory reported Aung Thaung inspected manufacturing the development of the experiences, it is necessary ensuring equitable on production of medicines and running of automobiles, value-added wood Union of Myanmar. It is to always strive for gaining development of all parts of of machines at full capacity. General products and fluorescent lamps at necessary to lay down a good results for the State the nation. In addition, Manager U Tin Maung Win and factories of private entrepreneurs at firm plan to bring about and the entire people. efforts are being made for Managing Director U Than Shwe also Thadukan Industrial Zone in Shwepyitha development tasks of the Looking back to the ensuring stability of the gave supplementary reports. Next, the Township. — MNA nation. The national people Myanmar history after nation, booming economy the Tatmadaw were to keep in the country. All national on marching towards a people are to keep a close peaceful, modern and watch on acts of those at developed nation. The home and abroad who have USDA, the national negative attitude to the association, is established national development. The so as to carry out the noble transition process to the tasks of the entire people. new nation was not to be Therefore, all trainees are destroyed due to their acts. to work hard to improve But, these acts would be their efficiency. He hindrances to the process. continued to say that all Members of USDA are to members are to observe the raise public awareness of above-mentioned gui- destructive acts which can Secretary-General U Htay Oo addresses Advanced Management (Special) Course No 6 for dance. damage the peace and Executives of USDA.—MNA Our country is home stability of the country and to various national races to step up efforts for unanimously set a national regaining Independence, of the State and the people organizing entire people of who are residing in unison. prevalence of community goal to develop the nation precious time of the and implementing the the nation. Union Spirit is flourishing peace and development of to be on a par with global country was wasted due to national education He quoted the among the national races. all regions. nations and emerge the disunity and disputes of promotion programme. guidance of the Head of As a result, success in In conclusion, USDA genuine discipline- those with dogmatism, The forming of the the State given at the political, economic and Secretary-General U Htay flourishing democratic racism, selfishness, USDA was based on conclusion of Manage- social development drives Oo urged trainees to use the nation. personality cult and patriotic youths with a ment Course No 8 for has been achieved. skills and knowledge Indeed, Our Three sectarism, and the people view to joining hands with Executives of USDA as For building a new gained during the training Main National Causes is lost their lives to armed the people in carrying out saying that the entire nation, the seven-step Road in the interests of local the national policy. In insurgency. In 1988, peace and development people had to safeguard Map is being people, to make efforts for shaping the future of new disturbances and process of the nation. Five present peace and progress implemented. The people flourishing the patriotic nation, all the citizens are anarchism occurred in the aims of the association of the nation that is the from all walks of life are spirit among the people, to to uphold these causes as nation due to instigation of were laid down to serve essence of perpetual attending the National cooperate with local people the national policy. Twelve some persons and political the interests of the nation sovereignty in accord with Convention, which is in for peace and stability in political, economic and parties together with some and the people. the national culture and session. respective regions and to social objectives of the external elements that had Hence, the custom. The association is strive for the success of the State are a driving factor made attempt to seize the association members are There were some committed to striving for Seven-Point Road Map and for emergence of a new power of the State by to stand tall as a national groups in the nation who successful realization of the National Convention nation. It is known to all shouting democracy and force to shape the new were holding negative the Seven-Point Road Map joining hands with the that unprecedented peace human rights. Lack of democratic nation. views. They are attempting joining hands with national people. and development can be peace and stability will With the unity among to persuade and put people. Afterwards, U Htay witnessed due to concerted harm production, trade and the members of USDA, all pressure on members of Members of the Oo greeted the trainees efforts of the government, development process of the are to implement aims and USDA to follow their association and the people cordially. Altogether 200 the Tatmadaw and the nation. Successive govern- objectives of the USDA. procedures. have enjoyed fruits of trainees from states and people. ments tried their utmost In addition, members are However, the patriotic development and divisions attended the four- Now is the time for prevailence of peace to carry out the tasks for people in cooperation with witnessed improvements week course. — MNA

21-7-07NL 7 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Panel of Alternate Chairmen presents collections of suggestions made by… (from page 1) ity Organization (Ka Ma signed in the attendance intellectuals and intel- Sa Nya), Democratic books at the Pyidaungsu ligentsia and delegates of Kayin Buddhist Organi- Hall and recreation hall workers from Kachin, zation (DKBA) and for the delegates. Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon Haungthayaw Special Next, the NCCC chair- and Rakhine States, Shan Region Group who had man, the NCC Work State (South), Shan State returned to the legal fold, Committee chairman and (North), Shan State Nyeinchanyay Myothit the NCC Management (East), Sagaing, Group from Pa-an Town- Committee chairman cor- Taninthayi, Bago, ship of Kayin State, dially greeted diplomats Magway, Mandalay, Burma Communist Party who were observing the Yangon and Ayeyawady (Rakhine Group), Arakan plenary session of the Divisions, delegates of Army (AA), Homein Re- National Convention. state service personnel gion Development and At the plenary session, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein greets military attaches at Plenary from the SPDC Office, Welfare Group, Dr Maung Maung Wint Session of the National Convention . — MNA the President’s Office, the Shwepyiaye (MTA), of Delegate Group of In- Mongpan People’s Mili- Pyithu Hluttaw Office, tellectuals and Intelli- session went into recess tia Group, Mon Peace Dengue review the Government Office, gentsia presided over the at 9.35 am. Group (Chaungchi Re- the Supreme Court, the meeting as an alternate The plenary session re- meeting organized gion) and Mon (Breaka- Attorney-General’s Of- chairman together with U started at 9.55 am. After- way) Nai Saik Chan fice, the Multiparty De- Myo Thant (Maung Su wards, member of alter- YANGON, 20 July — A dengue review meeting Group that had ex- mocracy General Elec- Shin) of NCC Work Com- nate chairmen U Saw jointly conducted by the Ministry of Health and World changed arms for peace, tion Commission Office, mittee, U Saw Philip (a) Philip (a) U Philip Sam Health Organization was held at the meeting hall of delegates of national race the Office of Civil Serv- U Philip Sam of Delegate of Delegate Group of Po- Medical Research Department (Lower Myanmar) this group that have returned ice Selection and Train- Group of Political Par- litical Parties read out the morning, with an address by Deputy Director-General to the legal fold and ex- ing Board, the Yangon ties, U Maung Gyi of collections of respective Dr Kyaw Min. changed arms for peace, City Development Com- Delegate Group of Rep- delegate groups concern- Participants led by Professor Dr John dean of military attaché’ mittee, the Mandalay City resentatives-Elect, U ing the Election and so Aaskov of Arbovirus Reference Centre, Brisbane, Sr Col Le Van Thanh of Development Commit- Maung Hla (a) U Hla did U Maung Gyi of Del- Australia and Deputy Director Dr Hlaing Myat Vietnam and military tee, and respective min- Myint of Delegate Group egate Group of Repre- Thu of Medical Research Department (Lower attaché’ of Cambodia, istries, other invited del- of National Races, U Kan sentatives-Elect and U Myanmar) took part in the discussions on diversity India, Japan, Thailand, egates, delegates from Nyunt of Delegate Group Maung Hla (a) U Hla of dengue fever. Pakistan, Russia, Bang- Shan State (North) Spe- of Peasants, U Kyaw Win Myint of Delegate Group Next, Professor Dr John Aaskov presented ladesh, Korea, China, cial Region-1, Shan State Tun of Delegate Group of National Races con- diagnostic equipment for the dengue fever monitoring Malaysia, Laos and Indo- (North) Special Region- of Workers, U Tin Kha of cerning the Political Par- regions to officials. nesia. 2, Shan State (North) Spe- Delegate Group of State ties. MNA Before the plenary ses- cial Region-3, Shan State Service Personnel and Dr Next, the plenary ses- sion, the NCCC chairman (East) Special Region-4, Ma Nan Tu Ja of Del- sion went into recess at and members, the NCC Shan State (North) Spe- egate Group of Other In- 10.45 am and it restarted Work Committee chair- cial Region-5 vited Persons as members at 11 am. man and members, the (KDA),Shan State of panel of chairmen. The collection of sug- NCC Management Com- (South) Special Region- Deputy Director U gestions concerning the Than Aung of the NCC Election are reported Work Committee Office separately. acted as MC and Deputy Afterwards, members Director U Aung Kyi as of alternate chairmen U co-MC. The MC declared Kan Nyunt of Delegate the start of the meeting Group of Peasants, U Prof John Aaskov presents medical equipment with the permission of the Kyaw Win Tun of Del- alternate chairman as egate Group of Workers to Dr Kyaw Min. — HEALTH 1058 out of 1071 del- and Dr Maung Maung egates were in attendance, Wint of Delegate Group accounting for 98.79 per of Intellectuals and Intel- 94 members resign from cent. ligentsia read out a col- NLD due to losing faith and The panel of alternate lection of proposals of the Military attaches visit Plenary Session of the chairmen presented col- respective delegate interest in party’s acts National Convention. — MNA lections of suggestions groups concerning Pro- made by the respective visions on State of Emer- YANGON, 20 July — A total of 94 members 6, Kachin State Special mittee chairman and delegate groups on lay- gency. including U Kan Po, Daw Khin Toke, U Kalar, U Region-1, Kachin State members, the chairmen of ing down detailed basic The collection of pro- Htay Win, U Tun Thwin, U Tun Tint, U Aye Maung Special Region-2, Kayah subcommittees, officials, principles for Election, posals concerning the and U Myint of Ayadaw Township National League State Special Region-1, delegates of political par- Political Parties and Pro- Political Parties and Pro- for Democracy of Sagaing Division on 6 July resigned Kayah State Special Re- ties, representatives- visions on State of Emer- visions on State of Emer- from the NLD of their own volition, sending letters gion-2, Kayah State Spe- elect, delegates of na- gency to be included in gency will be reported in of resignation to the NLD Headquarters and local cial Region-3, Kayinni tional races, delegates of the State Constitution. the newspapers. authorities. National Democratic peasants, delegates of First, U Myo Thant Next, the plenary ses- In their letters of resignation sent to Sagaing Party (KNDP) (Dragon) workers, delegates of in- (Maung Su Shin) of NCC sion was adjoured at 12 Division Multi-party Democracy General Election Group, Kayinni National tellectuals an intelligent- Work Committee read out noon. The plenary session Subcommission, they said that they had lost faith and Progressive Party sia, delegates of State the collection of propos- will continue on 23 July interest in acts of the NLD. Hence, they resigned (KNPP) (Hoya), Kayinni service personnel and als concerning the Elec- at Pyidaungsu Hall. from the party of their own volition, they said. National Unity Solidar- other invited delegates tion. Next, the plenary MNA MNA

21-7-07NL 8 7/21/07, 03:32 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 9 Lt-Gen Ye Myint attends ceremony to … Lt-Gen Maung Bo on inspection tour (from page 16) bridge in Kachin State. As Next, Chairman the government is con- of Kachin State PDC Com- structing roads, bridges of Hlaingbwe Township, Kayin State mander of Northern Com- and airports for ensuring mand Maj-Gen Ohn Myint all-round development of delivered an address. He the State, local people are said that Dunban Bridge is to join hands with the gov- the 207th facility of its kind ernment in the construc- throughout the nation and tion tasks. Furthermore, the 17th over-180-foot the local people are to safeguard and maintain newly-opened Dunban Commander Maj-Gen Bridge for its long-term Ohn Myint. — MNA use. Ye Myint unveiled the Minister for Con- plaque of the bridge struction Maj-Gen Saw and sprinkled scented water Tun also gave a speech. A on it. local spoke words of Dunban Bridge is thanks for opening of the 216 feet long. It has 15.5 bridge. feet wide motor road and The commander it can withstand 25-ton Lt-Gen Maung Bo of Ministry of Defence visits Basic Education High Minister Maj-Gen and the minister formally loads. Its clearance is eight School in Hlaingbwe. — MNA Saw Tun. — MNA opened the bridge. Lt-Gen feet high. — MNA NAY PYI TAW, 20 tients’ ward, lab, X-ray Gen Maung Bo and party July — Member of the unit , two in-patients’ attended the co-ordination Commander, Minister meet State Peace and Develop- wards, delivery room and meeting of Kayin State ment Council Lt-Gen two toilets. Ninety percent Committee for Boosting Kachin State USDA members Maung Bo of the Ministry of construction has been Oil Crops Production. The NAY PYI TAW, 20 July commander and the members of Tanai of Defence, together with completed. The head of manager of Myanmar — Patron of Kachin State minister visited public Township USDA and Commander of South East Kayin State Health De- Agriculture Service of Union Solidarity and access centre of Kachin fulfilled their require- Command Maj-Gen Thet partment and the medical Kayin State reported on Development Association State USDA. ments. On 17 July, the Naing Win, Kayin State superintendent presented cultivation of 49184 acres Commander of Northern On 14 July, they went commander and the PDC Chairman Brig-Gen requirements. Lt-Gen of oil crops in 2006-2007, Command Maj-Gen to Tanai Township and minister arrived at Moe- Zaw Min and officials on Maung Bo gave necessary 33 percent edible oil suf- Ohn Myint and Secretariat inspected Yuzana Muli- nyin District USDA and 16 July morning inspected instructions and viewed ficiency and arrangements Member of USDA Minister purpose Crop Cultivation met district/township construction of Hlaingbwe the construction work. to be made for cultivation for Communications, Posts Zone. USDA members. They Township Hospital (50- Next, he and party at- of 13,5309 acres of oil and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Chairman of the zone heard reports on reali- bed), donated school uni- tended the ceremony to crops in 2009-2010 to Thein Zaw met with local U Htay Myint donated zation of regional deve- forms and stationery for donate school uniforms reach 101.42 per cent ed- residents including faculty K 1 million to Kachin State lopment tasks and attended basic education schools in and stationery for basic ible oil sufficiency. MAS members of Myitkyina USDA. The commander to the needs. the township at Hlaingbwe education schools in the General Manager U Hla University at the office of and the minister met with MNA BEHS and attended a co- township at Hlaingbwe Gyi reported on plans to Kachin State USDA on 13 ordination meeting of BEHS. The state educa- boost oil crops cultivation July.The commander and Cookery course being conducted Kayin State Committee for tion officer reported on and Brig-Gen Zaw Min the minister clarified matters YANGON , 20 July — MCWSC Daw Mar Mar Boosting Oil Crops Pro- academic mattes. Then Lt- on plans to ensure suffi- regarding regional A cookery course, Wai spoke on the occa- duction. Gen Maung Bo spoke on ciency of edible oil within development tasks, future conducted by Lanmadaw sion. She accepted 1,500 On arrival at the the occasion and presented three years. After that, Lt- programmes laid down by Township Maternal and membership applications Hlaingbwe Township school uniforms and sta- Gen Maung Bo gave a the USDA, rural area Child Welfare Associ- of MCWA and cash dona- Hospital, Lt-Gen Maung tionery to the Hlaingbwe speech. Later, Lt-Gen development drives and ation, was opened at Basic tion. She presentd health Bo heard reports by offi- Township education of- Maung Bo and party strength of members of Education High School posters to responsible per- cials on progress in con- ficer. viewed developments in USDA. No 1 in Lanmadaw Town- sons of township MCWA struction of the out-pa- Afterwards, Lt- Hpa-an. — MNA They provided ship this Morning. and heard reports on health necessary assistance for Chairperson of care services. social organizations. The Yangon Division MNA Second round of First Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Football Tournament continues

NAY PYI TAW, 20 Myanmar Olympic Com- against the Ministry of July—The second round mittee and Myanmar Cooperatives team on 21 of the First Nay Pyi Taw Football Federation, serv- July, in (CC) Group the Inter-Ministry Football ice personnel from differ- Ministry of Information Tournament continued at ent departments and en- team will play against the Paunglaung Sports terprises and their fami- Ministry of Rail Transpor- Ground in Pyinmana to- lies and sports enthusiasts. tation team on 22 July, day. Nay Zaw Aung, and in (CC) Group the In (BB) Group, Zin Bo Bo Naing and Thet Ministry of Sports team the Ministry of Com- Lwin Win scored a win- will play against the Min- merce beat the Ministry ning goal each for the istry of Culture team on of Forest Team 3-0. Ministry of Commerce. 23 July. The venue is Among the spec- In (BB) Group, Paunglaung Sports Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw accepts USDA membership tators were heads of de- the Ministry of Finance & Ground. applications presented by employees of Yuzana Company. — CPT partment, officials of Revenue team will play MNA

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From National Convention to new democratic nation Tekkatho Myat Thu

The word “democracy” combines the feudalism, the majority of people had to serve the The capitalists committed acts of aggression elements demos (which means “people”) and kratos capitalists as workers, whose life was much like that of against the world nations living in peace and occupied (“force, power”). It dates back to about 600 BC or slaves. and enslaved them with the use of force. About half more than 2600 years ago. Later, attempts were made During the period of transition from feudalism a dozen colonial nations namely, England, France, to replace it with feudalism and monarchy. to capitalism, the bourgeoisie class stripped the Dutch, Portugal, Spain, Belgium plus the United During the 4th century BC, the population of monarchs of their powers. In England under the reign State (latecomer) occupied 77 per cent of the earth. Athens, one of the city states of ancient Greece, of Charles I, bourgeoisie led by Cromwell rose against The capitalist (industrial) nations found very cheap might well have comprised some 250,000—300,000 monarchy. Finally Charles I had to give in and the energy, raw materials and labour in those colonies. At people. Citizen families might have amounted to parliament took control of legislative, administrative the same time, they saw that the colonies were ready 100,000 people and out of these some 30,000 would and judicial powers. markets for their products. have been the adult male citizens entitled to vote in the The British Parliament is made up of the two The British Parliament issued orders to the assembly. In the mid-5th century the number of adult chambers, the House of Commons or Lower House and British capitalists and the latter’s pocket armies to male citizens was perhaps as high as 60,000. the House of Lords. The former comprises members of enslave and occupy or colonize certain countries. For Hence, democracy or demokratos covered Parliament (MPs) elected by the people of specific the expansionist capitalists the British Parliament about 100,000. This excluded a majority of the constituencies. The House of Lords, however, is made was the democratic machinery which authorized them population, namely slaves, children, women and up of archbishops, bishops, hereditary peers and peeresses to freely trade, expand territories and exploit the resident foreigners doing business in the city state. appointed by the monarch. This being so, democracy of colonies. Whatever name was used to describe them, The males of 21 years and above or some 40,000 England is often described as semi-democracy. the essence was that they exploited 75 per cent of the could attend the assembly held ten times a year. The To be able to stand for election for the House world population at will. The colonies were reduced to nothingness. meetings discussed administrative, defence and of Commons, those capitalists who can lavishly spend Some 300 years ago, the white men of Britain judicial affairs. The meetings also formed councils on canvassing usually get elected. This is why it is and some European nations invaded the land of the and committees to implement the programmes. branded as the capitalist parliamentary democracy. Red Indians in North America and established colonies Due to transport constraints, all the over The parliamentary system in which representatives are there. When the number of colonies came to 13, they 40,000 representatives were not able to attend those elected by the people and appointed by the monarch is rose against the British government. On 4 July 1776, meetings. This being the case, the meetings were therefore described as the constitutional monarchy. they declared independence from Britain and valid if there was 6,000 attendance. The decisions As the population of the nations have increased established the United States of America. made by the majority or more than 3000 to as many as tens of million the direct democracy is no Finally, America that the European capitalist representatives became resolutions. The direct longer practical. China, for instance, has 1,300 million whites established was able to form up to 50 states as democracy thus began to be practised in the history of population and India has about 1,100 million. All those it had expanded its colonial empire. Even most of the administration. reaching 18 years can vote. Women have equal rights islands in oceans and seas are shared by big powers In those city states, there arose inequality with men. So, direct democracy meetings cannot be like America, France, Britain, Australia and New between the honest and poor people and bourgeois held and representative democracy is being practised. Zealand. and merchants leading to conflicts. Regrettably, the In England during the 17th and 18th Centuries, Former colonialist (European) industrialized practice of direct democracy ended. industries of the capitalists conducted mass production. nations including the US have developed their During the periods of feudalism and The capitalists began to swallow small industries and technologies very significantly. Nowadays, mills and monarchy, the vast stretches of land were owned by there emerged monopolized capitalism. Afterwards, factories can operate under the control of computers feudal lords and monarchs. In the time of industrial banks played a major role in economy thereby by just pressing a button. revolution, a large quantity of goods were produced expanding production, commerce and services. As a However high their technologies are and resulting in the accumulation of capital. There result, financial capitalism came into existence. With however sophisticated their machinery is, they cannot emerged capitalists who owned means of production the high growth of industries but with limited supply of create rich natural resources such as coal, oil, natural or a large number of mills and factories. As most energy and raw materials, the capitalists began to gas and minerals by pressing a button. That is why people worked as serfs under the landlords in expand territories. attempts to expand empires and make colonies are being made by replacing the old form of colonialism The best system for Myanmar is not Parliamentary that the UN abolished and the world did not accept at all with neocolonialism. Neocolonialists do not wish Democracy in which sovereignty (three branches of the State to buy raw materials and fuels at fair prices. They do not want to sell their finished products in simple, power) is vested in a person only but it is the one in which the honest way. Therefore, today’s world have three branches of the State power are vested in, shared and experienced acts of neocolonialism and commercial bullies and wars. practised by different levels. Head of State (President) practises The UN abolished colonialism and issued the executive power, the Hluttaws practise the legislative global human rights declaration to enable the entire humanity to have freedom, completely void of power and the Union Court practises the judicial power. enslavement. The UN Charter (the one signed by all Although the three branches of power have been vested in the the members of UN keeping promise to respect it) prescribes equal rights of all the global nations, no three organs principles on check and balance will be included rights of any interventions and interferences, rights to in the constitution. Nations that share powers are stable. It is be free from wars and rights to enjoy peace, security and developments. However, world news reports also found vividly that the constitutions of those nations are have highlighted the world’s notorious big nations enduring. that violated sovereignty and democracy and (See page 11)

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(from page 10) fundamental rights of most of the nations in the past The National Convention in session will be able to are resorting to various ways to interfere with and occupy other nations in the name of democracy and finalize the discussions on detailed basic principles for the human rights in order to exploit others’ fuels, raw materials and markets of finished goods. remaining seven chapter headings. Soon after the National According to the nature of law, all human beings must have freedom. They can decide their Convention is completed the State constitution will be drawn own fate and lead a secure and peaceful life. In early period of history, humans always sought greener and approved by a referendum. The election will be held in pastures and they did not settle down in a single place. Then they came to settle down in the places they liked accordance with the new Constitution adopted. Hluttaws will and gradually established their houses, villages and then a nation. Today, the world has more than 200 be convened to form a new government and hand over power nations. These nations have their own boundaries or territories (whether narrow or wide), sovereign powers to it. And a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline- and populations (whether big or small). They have their own governments representing the entire people flourishing democratic nation will be built successfully. so as to ensure peace and security and prosperity. Such nations also have their own sovereignty discussion for drafting the State constitution that have emerged various kinds of ideologies and parties (independence). highlights the people’s desires. The National coupled with instigation situation could be out of Those nations possessing such characteristics Convention which reconvened on 18 July 2007 will control should power is vested in a party leader only. are internationally recognized typical nations. (If a finalize discussions for the emergence of the State Such events can be seen in the international news. nation was under enslavement, its all rights and constitution representing the people. The best system for Myanmar is not privileges would not be in the hands of its own people In building a nation a government applies such Parliamentary Democracy in which sovereignty but in the hands of the alien intruder.) After the systems as the Unitary State System or the Federal (three branches of the State power) is vested in a Second World War, more than 100 nations regained State System. Principles have already been laid down person only but it is the one in which the three independence. How to build an independent nation to build the Union of Myanmar, home to over 100 branches of the State power are vested in, shared is mainly decided by its own people. The right to national races, under Federal State System in and practised at different levels. Head of State act freely means the right to exercise sovereignty. accordance with the history, geographical condition, (President) practises the executive power, the When it comes to excising sovereignty, there national character, traditions and the wishes of the Hluttaws practise the legislative power and the emerge three Sate powers — legislative power, people. Having drawn lessons from the past that some Union Court practises the judicial power. Although administrative power and judicial power. unions have collapsed as they were broken up and the three branches of power have been vested in Nowadays, the representative democracy some big nations are making attempts to break up the three organs principles on check and balance designed to serve the interest of the people is usually unions in order to colonize them, the delegates to will be included in the constitution. Nations that practised. According to this type of democracy, National Convention unanimously laid down basic share powers are stable. It is also found vividly representatives are elected by the people. Can it be principles ensuring perpetuation of the Myanmar Union. that the constitutions of those nations are enduring. possible to vest sovereign powers in those elected In the 1947 Constitution and the 1974 Constitution The delegates to the National Convention representatives? Through exercise of sovereign there were only over 20 basic principles each as to the being held at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby powers the people may become masters or slaves, the rights of a citizen. But the National Convention in Township, Yangon Division are holding discussions rich or the poor, proud of themselves or their life may session has laid down 50 basic principles and detailed and adopting the most suitable basic principles for the be in ruin. That is why it is not quite possible to basic principles for the State, rights and duties of a best benefits of the State only after thoroughly studying entrust sovereign powers into representatives (MPs, citizen. the world history and Myanma history mentioned at government and Head of State) right away. Sovereign In nations which practise Parliamentary the beginning of the article. The National Convention powers must be vested in representatives in accord Democracy (including Myanmar in AFPFL Period) has already laid down principles that guarantee the with the prescribed laws. Elected representatives the party leader, who won the majority (more than half) perpetuation of the Union of Myanmar, that share the representing the people need to exercise sovereign of seats of Members of Parliament in the election, executive power capable of bringing about peace and powers within the framework of law prescribed came to power as the Head of State, formed the development and that ensure the full rights of citizens. by the people. Those disciplines, laws and policies government at will and took control of the executive In the meantime, the National Convention in must be precisely provided in the State power in his hand. He also wielded the legislative session will be able to finalize the discussions on constitution. Therefore, the constitution is a power as he won the majority of votes. Not only that, detailed basic principles for the remaining seven written document on the disciplines and laws laid he controlled the judicial power through the Justice chapter headings. Soon after the National Convention down by the people regarding exercise of sovereign Minister after appointing and forming a group of is completed the State constitution will be drawn and powers. justices and lawyers. approved by a referendum. The election will be held In a constitution principles that how to It doesn’t mean that the system is not good. In in accordance with the new Constitution adopted. build the nation, who and which groups will most nations (including Myanmar in AFPFL period) it Hluttaws will be convened to form a new government practise the three branches of the State power and was found that governments had to step down very and hand over power to it. And a peaceful, modern, how they will practise them, and rights to be often as three branches of the State powers cannot be developed and discipline-flourishing democratic enjoyed and duties to be carried out by citizens controlled by a person alone. In some nations there nation will be built successfully. are to be included. The delegates from all walks of took place over 80 or up to 90 government changes Translation: AK+ST+TS life to the National Convention are holding during the period of 60 years. At a time when there (Myanma Alin & Kyemon: 20-7-2007)

21-7-07NL 11 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 12 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Lt-Gen Kyaw Win participates… (from page 16) two computers worth K 1.5 million to On his inspection tour, Lt-Gen Monghkat Basic Education High School. Kyaw Win visited Monghkat Township He also met with families and Hospital and donated K 300,000 to the officers and other ranks at Monghkat hospital. Station during his tour and presented He also met with departmental gifts to them. officials and members of social Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party organizations at the hall in Monghkat attended the ceremony to offer Waso Township and urged them to work robes and provisions to members of the together for the regional Sangha held in Kengtung. development. At the ceremony, Lt-Gen Kyaw At the meeting, Commander Maj- Win, Commander Maj-Gen Min Aung Gen Min Aung Hlaing presented sports Hlaing, officials and wellwishers donated equipment to Monghkat Township Peace Waso robes and offertories to Members and Development Council. of the Sangha. Minister Col Thein Nyunt and wife donate Waso robes to a During his tour, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win At the ceremony, provisions and Sayadaw at the second Waso robes offering of the Ministry for presented awards to 16 students who medicines worth over K 2.6 million were Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development passed the matriculation examination donated to members of the Sangha. Affairs. — (NAY PYI TAW DC) for the 2007 academic year, and donated MNA Dhammacaria course to be opened on 2 August

YANGON, 20 July — Dhammacaria Sasanavara (Dhammacaria MA). Course will be opened at Seinyadana Those interested to attend the course Monastery in Abhaya Yama Compound may contact Dhamma Beikman No-606 on Myoma Kyaung Road in Dagon on Strand Road between 5th and 6th Township on 2 August. streets in Lanmadaw Township (Ph- The course was organized by 211359, 385193). Dhamma Beikman Sayadaw Bhaddanta MNA Harry Potter 5 sets new UK box office record LONDON, 19 July — opening record over the chart-topper, into second “Harry Potter and the Order weekend, taking 164 place after two weeks at Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of Ministry of Defence visits Monghkat Basic of the Phoenix,” the fifth million pounds, Screen number one while “Die Education High School. — MNA film about the boy wizard, International said on Hard 4.0”, the fourth set a new British box office Tuesday. testosterone-fuelled outing Including Thursday for Bruce Willis’ maverick Ancient megaflood turned previews, it was the detective John McClane, highest-ever four-day was down one at three. weekend take. Also down one, at four, Britain into an island Taken over just Friday was “Fantastic Four: Rise BEIJING, 19 July — A glacial period. died. imagery of the region. to Sunday it took 13.0 of the Silver Surfer”, a megaflood about It was later followed The theory that In a commentary in million, a figure which has former number one in 400,000 years ago by rising sea levels that Britain became an island the magazine, Prof Philip only ever been beaten by which a group of unleashed about 35 created what is now the during a catastrophic Gibbard, a geologist at one other film — its superheroes fights to save million cubic feet of English Channel, the flood was first proposed the University of Cam- predecessor “Harry Potter the planet. water per second and study says. in the 1980s. bridge, praised the study, and the Goblet of Fire,” in At five, down from four, broke apart a strip of The study says the But the new study, saying:“It is no exag- November 2005. was casino caper “Ocean’s land connecting what flooding may have ended outlined in the scientific geration to say that this Globally, the film has 13” while “Pirates of the is now Britain and migration by early journal Nature, used Channel flood was taken 164 million pounds Caribbean: "At World's France, permanently humans and mammals high-resolution sonar probably ... one of the in its initial release, End" was another faller at number six. It has grossed separating them, a new such as horses across the data that were largest ever identified ... according to estimates 40 million pounds in Britain study says. land, which was at least unavailable before to (and) it had profound from its Warner Bros since its release two month The natural disaster 28 miles wide. It is not produce three-dimen- long-term geographical studio. ago. took place during a known if any humans sional, high-quality consequences.” Gibbard It knocked “Shrek the MNA/Reuters was not involved in the Third,” last week’s UK A milimetric study. telescope is seen The study — by three near the summit scientists at Imperial of a volcano College London and an with Mexico’s official at the UK highest Hydrographic Office — mountain Pico says the megaflood de Orizaba is seen in the occurred during the first background on major extension of a continental ice sheet into 22 November, A scene from ‘Harry Potter and the Order of 2006 file photo. lowland central Europe and Britain. the Phoenix’ in an image courtesy of Warner INTERNET Internet Bros. — XINHUA

21-7-07NL 12 7/21/07, 03:32 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 13

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S CLAIMS DAY NOTICE MV SEIYO 18 VOY NO (15) Consignees of cargo carried on MV SEIYO 18 VOY NO (15) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 22.7.2007 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of Myanma Port Authority where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: TOKO KAIUN KAISHA LTD JAPAN Phone No: 256924/256914 EC picks Nokia’s standard for TV, US supports Cambodia’s bid to list cell phones Preah Vihear Temple as world heritage site BEIJING, 19 July — Nokia’s standard for TV PHNOM PENH, 19 July — The United States has support the plans, he said. broadcasts and cell phones was endorsed on Wednesday expressed support for Cambodia’s bid to officially Recently, Long Visalo, deputy minister of foreign by the European Commission, saying Europe needed register the Preah Vihear Temple as world heritage affairs and international cooperation, told reporters a common standard for mobile TV and it would site and will provide aid for its development and that the world heritage committee of the United Nation's investigate ways to mandate its use. management plans, local media reported on Thursday. Education, Science and Culture Organization The decision to back the DVB-H technology, or US Ambassador Joseph A Mussomeli here on (UNESCO) asked Cambodia to organize the Digital Video Broadcasting for Handhelds, was Wednesday told Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister development and management plans for the Preah expected. It is a setback to US-based Qualcomm Inc, and Minister of the Council of Ministers Sok An that Vihear Temple after receiving the kingdom’s request which is promoting its own MediaFLO system. the temple has to be officially registered as world to list it as world heritage site. “DVB-H technology is the strongest contender for heritage site even if there is opposition from the third The committee promised to decide whether the temple future mobile TV, with successful commercial launches side, press official for the Council of Ministers Phan can be registered as world heritage site in early 2008. and trials in 18 European countries, and increasingly Sithan was quoted by English-language newspaper The Preah Vihear Temple was built from the 11th to worldwide,” the EU executive said. Cambodian Daily as saying. the 12th century on top of the Dorng Rek Mountain in Picking one standard will “promote consensus” to The United States will send a group of experts to the northern part of Cambodia next to Thailand. prevent market fragmentation caused by a wide variety Cambodia to help organize the development and Cambodia secured its ownership of the temple in 1962, of standards for mobile TV, the Commission said. management plans for the temple’s official registration out of fierce competition with Thailand. “Europe is today at a crossroads. We can either take as world heritage site and also provide grant aid to MNA/Xinhua the lead globally — as we did for mobile telephony based on the GSM standard developed by the European industry — or allow other regions take the lion’s share Study shows cancer-inhibiting gene also fights ageing of the promising mobile TV market,” EU Telecoms BEIJING, 19 July — A Center who worked on the killing too many cells job of producing a protein Commissioner Viviane Reding said. ” ‘Wait-and-see’ gene that fights cancer study, said the findings when it goes into that kills damaged cancer is In the United States, regulators are not mandating a may also aid in the battle could also lead to new overdrive, but Serrano cells. But the researchers single TV standard for cell phones. Modeo, a unit of against ageing, according drugs that prevent or fight said his research strictly found that mice with an cell-tower builder Crown Castle International Corp, to a new study published cancer while extending regulated the gene so that extra copy of the genes has started broadcasting using DVB-H in New York in the journal Nature. healty youth and lifespan. it turned on only when actually lived longer even City, but few phones can pick up the signal. Verizon Manuel Serrono, a Serrano said researchers needed. when stripping out the Wireless uses MediaFLO, and AT&T Inc is planning researcher at the Spanish geneticallydesigned mice The gene —and another impact of having less to do so. — Internet National Cancer Research to have an extra copy of a that regulates signals to cancer. key cancer-fighting gene p53 — did their normal Internet Colliery fire claims six lives in Shanxi called p53 and discovered TAIYUAN, 19 July—Six miners have Mine, with a designed capacity of 150,000 it also played an important been killed in a colliery fire in central tons, was operating legally. role in delaying the onset China, only three days after a gas blast in On Saturday, a blast rocked the ill- of ageing. another city that killed five miners. fated Yuanzigou Coal Mine in Hejin “Everyone agrees that The fire, caused by explosives stored City of southwestern Shanxi, killing five the ageing is produced by in the mine, broke out at 8:00 pm on people. The mine had been flooded on 24 the accumulation of faulty Monday in the Wangjia Coal Mine in June, when nine people died, but this was cells,” Serrano said. “In Sanjia Township, Gaoping City, covered up by managers until the victims’ other words, p53 delays Jincheng, southeastern Shanxi, when 57 families complained to the local ageing for exactly the miners were working. government. same reason that it All the miners managed to escape, but Police have detained 11 people who prevents cancer.” six of them died in hospital after inhaling have been held accountable for the Previous cancer studies Performers of the Ningxia Peking Opera Troupe excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. disaster and its cover-up, including mine have revealedp53 can take part in a rehearsal in Yinchuan, capital of Local authorities are investigating the owner He Yingze and four security actually cause premature northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous cause of the accident. The Wangjia Coal personnel. — MNA/Xinhua ageing symptoms by Region, on 19 July, 2007.—XINHUA

21-7-07NL 13 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Czech bounce Austria to reach S P O R T S under-20 World Cup final EDMONTON (Canada), 19 July — Czech Republic Last minute swing discovery beat Austria 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Under-20 World Cup where they will face Argentina or sends McGinley to top Chile. CARNOUSTIE(Scotland), 20 July — Irishman Paul The Czechs took the lead in just the fourth minute McGinley, after spending months in the doldrums, when Lubos Kalouda whipped in a free-kick from the found the key to an improved swing with an hour or so left which Austria keeper Michael Zaglmair failed to to go before teeing off his British Open challenge on hold on to and Tomas Micola tapped home. Thursday. Eleven minutes later the Czechs doubled their lead Michelle McKeehan of the United States pulls His new-found confidence took him soaring into when Ondrej Kudela burst down the right and slipped through the water during the 100 meter breast- the early clubhouse lead thanks to a four-under-par 67 over a low cross which Martin Fenin converted from stroke swimming finals of the Pan American which left him a shot clear of New Zealand’s Michael close range. Games in Rio de Janeiro, on 19 July , 2007. Campbell and Markus Brier of Austria in the first Markus Suttner went close twice for Austria but, McKeehan won the gold medal. — INTERNET round. weakened by injury and suspension, they struggled to “I found the swing key on the practice ground this create chances against a well-organized Czech de- Japanese midfielder Suzuki morning, there’s no doubt about that,” McGinley told fence. Seven minutes from the end, though, Austria suffers injury scare a news conference. striker Rubin Okotie missed a glorious chance to HANOI, 20 July — Japan suffered an Asian Cup “Something that I worked on before in my swing reopen the game when left unmarked inside the area scare on Thursday when midfielder Keita Suzuki limped sort of clicked into place and I was able to go with it and but headed wide. out of a training session ahead of their quarterfinal get a great start.” Argentina and Chile face each other in the second clash with Australia. Suzuki, Japan’s version of Italy The 40-year-old, who has not been in title conten- semifinal in Toronto on Thursday with the final played hard man Gennaro Gattuso, walked gingerly to the tion on the European Tour all year, said the improve- on Sunday at the same venue.— MNA/Reuters sideline with a swollen right calf but is expected to be ment in his swing rotation gave him much increased fit for Saturday’s showdown in Hanoi. ball control on a course which measures 7,431 yards. “His calf has some swelling and he just needed to “There’s more than one way to skin a cat,” said ice it down,” said Japan spokesman Futoshi Nagamatsu. McGinley. “Obviously I can’t overpower a golf course “He should be alright by tomorrow we hope.” (like Carnoustie). Suzuki is the only player to appear in all 13 games “But what I can do is have good ball control and Japan have contested since Bosnian Ivica Osim took course management and putt well, and those three over as coach last year. things I did today,” added McGinley, who carded six Osim will be desperate for the Urawa Reds enforcer birdies before shedding two shots at the 15th and 16th to be fully fit to face a physical Australia side in a holes. match many had expected would be the tournament McGinley has built a reputation as a ferocious final.— MNA/Reuters Ryder Cup campaigner, he holed the winning putt in the 2002 match at the Belfry, but has struggled to make Japan’s Toru Taniguchi tees off from the 9th tee Copa America winners Brazil an impact in the majors and has an Open best of tied during first round play at the 2007 British Open 14th in 1996 from 14 previous attempts. Golf Championship tournament in Carnoustie, regain top spot in rankings He has missed seven cuts. Scotland, on 19 July, 2007. — INTERNET ZURICH, 19 July — Brazil's Copa America victory “Obviously I've lacked something because I’ve has helped moved them back to the top of FIFA's world played a different level of golf in Ryder Cups than I Choi right in hunt despite late bogeys rankings. have done in big events. Yes, I haven’t done enough,” The South Americans climbed up from third place said 2008 Ryder Cup vice-captain McGinley, a vet- CARNOUSTIE, 20 July — Two late bogeys spoiled a after beating Argentina 3-0 in the tournament's final on eran of three matches. fine British Open first round for KJ Choi on Thursday Sunday. Argentina are themselves up to second place, MNA/Reuters but the South Korean was still happy to continue his with World Cup champions Italy slipping from top rich vein of form. place to third in the latest monthly rankings published The Texas-based 36-year-old surged two shots by FIFA on Wednesday. ahead of the field with four birdies in the first six holes Brazil were knocked off top spot in January, having at a Carnoustie course drenched by rain and looked set previously led the rankings for an uninterrupted run of to hang on to at least a share of the lead coming down more than four years. the tough closing stretch. The recent flurry of matches on the American Bogeys at the 15th and 18th holes, though, dropped continent has also seen Mexico leap 16 places to 10th Choi a stroke behind clubhouse leader Michael off the back of their appearance in the Gold Cup final Campbell of New Zealand, the 2005 US Open cham- and the semifinals of the Copa America. pion, with a two-under-par 69. Croatia have also broken back into the top 10, After battling against cold and damp conditions, climbing from 11th to seventh place, while England Choi was happy with his morning's work, despite his and the Czech Republic have both slipped out of the late glitches. top 10 after not playing any matches in the past month. “I still have a good feeling about my round,” Choi The Czechs fell one place to 11th with England told a news conference. “I only really hit one bad shot dropping from eighth place to 12th. and that came at the 15th, where I was bunkered. The full top 10 (last month's position in parenthe- “Yesterday I practised in the rain purposely, antici- ses) pating there was going to be more today, so I didn’t feel 1. Brazil (3) too concerned and found my rhythm well.” 2. Argentina (5) Choi's caddie is the highly experienced 55-year-old 3. Italy (1) Briton Andy Prodger, who was by Nick Faldo's side 4. France (2) when the Englishman won the 1987 British Open and 5. Germany (4) 1989 US Masters. The two are now communicating 6. Netherlands (9) much better after two years together. 7. Croatia (11) Chile’s Elizabeth Cortes attempts to lift the weights Prodger told Reuters: “KJ’s English has come on 8. Portugal (6) in the clean and jerk portion of the women’s +75 leaps and bounds this last year and we can communi- 9. Spain (7) kg weightlifting final at the Pan American Games cate well now. My Korean seems to have got worse, so 1 0. Mexico (26) in Rio de Janeiro on 18 July, 2007. — INTERNET it's a good job.”— MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters

21-7-07NL 14 7/21/07, 03:32 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 July, 2007 15 Gisele Bundchen is Forbes’ richest model B EIJING, 19 July — nominatee Leonardo Di making 33 million US end of the year. Gisele Bundchen, former Caprio, tops Forbes’ dollars last year, according Still, she boasts girlfriend of three-time annual list of the world’s to the list posted on “more contracts than any Academy Award- 15 top-earning models, Frobes.com. other model on the planet,” Bundchen, 26, made according to Forbes.com, more than three times as and has appeared in much as the number two campaigns for high-end model, Kate Moss (9 brands including Apple, million dollars), the new Dolce & Gabbana and face of fashion label Stella Roberto Cavalli. McCartney and Italian The top five were sportswear company followed by Carolyn Belstaff. Murphy (5 million dollars); Victoria’s Secret Natalia Vodianova (4.5 beauties Heidi Klum (8 million dollars); Karolina million dollars), Adriana Kurkova and Daria Lima (6 million dollars) and Werbowy (both 3.5 million Alessandra Ambrosio (6 dollars); Gemma Ward (3 million dollars) round out million dollars); Liya the top five. Kebede (2.5 million dollars); The Brazilian Hilary Rhoda and Shalom supermodel parted ways Harlow (both 2 million with Victoria’s Secret in dollars); and Doutzen Kroes May and will see her and Jessica Stam (both 1.5 lucrative contract with the million dollars). lingerie brand expire at the Internet WEATHER Earthquake report Friday, 20 July, 2007 (Issued at 18:30 hour MST today) Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hour MST: Brazilian Gisele Bundchen, 1.8 m tall, is also a During the past 24 hours, rain have been isolated in Kayah State, A moderate earthquake of intensity fashion model. Thanks to her handsome figure, lower Sagaing and Magway Divisions, scattered in Kayin State, (5.5) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside of Myanmar shehas won the favour of many famed designers fairly widespread in upper Sagaing, Mandalay and Bago Divi- about (1900) miles Northwest of Kaba-Aye andrankedwithin world top models of highest sions and widespread in the remaining areas with locally heavyfall Seismological observatory was recorded at (16) hrs (36) income.Her catwalk show is priced at in Rakhine State and isolated heavyfall in upper Sagaing Divi- min (52) sec MST on 20-7-2007. sion. The noteworthy amounts of rainfall recorded were Hkamti 30,000 US dollars.— INTERNET (12.09) inches, MraukU (7.17) inches, Kyauktaw (6.38) inches, 11:15 am 4:15 pm Bago (2.09) inches and Thayawady (2.05) inches. 2. Musical programme 2. Song to uphold Maximum temperature on 19-7-2007 was 86¡F. Minimum 11:30 am National Spirit temperature on 20-7-2007 was 72¡F. Relative humidity at 09:30 3. 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At^^;p^^^ iiociiioc\\p\\\ ∑∑´´∑´∑∑´´ 2:30 pm Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MKa;zatMMMKa;zatM \lm\\\\ \;t\\\\ ∑´∑´∑´∑´∑´ ing the coming weekend, rain will be widespread in Yangon {epåcepÅk¥t\\\ m.´.´.´ ;}^^^ 11. 9:00pm ASEAN news 8:05 am 11. {epåcepÅk¥t\\ m.´.´ ;}^^ {qma;eta\}(Ap\\\\ iuciuiuiuiu \;-44)\\\\ Exchange news Division and isolated in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Division. Skq\\\\\ y∑∑∑∑∑ Sc\\\\\ p.\.\.\.\.\ a;∑∑∑∑∑ (reAac´´´´´ '\\\\\ Tn∑∑∑∑∑ ;T\\\\\ n∑∑∑∑∑ ;N\\\\\ cuiuiuiuiui '\\\\\ 6. 8:00 pm from ASEAN Flood Warning kÁn;etat\\\\\ ta;MMMMM vv^^^^^ mc^^^^^ ;Tk\\\\\ '\\\\\ Bnuuuuu ;l¥\\\\\ 'MMMMM member countries 12. News 9:20pm Myanma Culture (Issued at 10:00 hr MST on 20-7-2007) 8:15 am hnn\\\\\ T^^^^^ n∑∑∑∑∑ ;'\\\\\ wcuiuiuiuiui ;s\\\\\ Kuuuuu cuiuiuiuiui q\\\\\ niiiii ;)\\\\\ According to the (06:30) hr MST observation to- (dåRkuiuiui ta-\\\ 13. International news … Dr Khin Maung 7. Musical programme (dåRkuiui ta-\\ Nyunt day, the water level of Chindwin river at Hkamti is (1327) cm. emacemac\\\\\ mc\\\mc\\ l..\\.\.\.\ c∑∑∑∑∑ '\\\\\ 14. Weather report 8:30 am Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MKa;zatMMMKa;zatM \lm\\\\ \;t\\\\ ∑´∑´∑´∑´∑´ -The month of It may exceed above its danger level (1360) cm during the 8. International news mc;A\\\\\ puuuuu s\\\\\ ;)uuiiuiuuii 15. Waso (I) {emt†aeN†††† ˙ac˙˙˙˙ \Âk\\\Âk\ io;}iiio;}i next (24) hrs commencing noon today. 8:45 am 2:45 pm 9:30pm Souvenirs According to the (06:30) hr MST observation to- 9. Grammar made easy (Apiiuuciuiiuu \\;-7)\\\ -It must be love 12. International news (Don Williams) day, the water level of Chindwin river at Homalin is (2804) 11:00 am 4:00 pm 16. The next day’s 9:45 pm News /Slogan cm. It may reach its danger level (2900) cm during the next 1. Martial song 1. 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21-7-07NL 15 7/21/07, 03:32 AM 7th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Saturday, 21 July, 2007 Lt-Gen Ye Myint attends ceremony to commission Dunban Bridge in Phakant Township

NAY PYI TAW, 20 July — A ceremony to inaugurate Dunban Bridge was held at the pandal near Dunban Village of Phakant Township on 18 July. Also present on the accasion were Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and officials. Speaking on the occasion, Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence said that today’s ceremony was to open Dunban Bridge crossing Dunbankha Creek on Myitkyina-Tanai-Panhsaung- Ledo Road. The Ministry of Construction, some pri- vate organizations and Tatmadawmen are construct- ing roads and bridges in Kachin State. Nowadays, the people in Kachin State enjoy fruits of peace and Lt-Gen Ye Myint addresses opening of stability. Mutual understanding and unity among the Dunban Bridge.—MNA To turn out educated human national brethren contributes to prevalence of law and resources, universities and colleges were opened in Myitkyina, Bhamo and Mohnyin regions. As a result, progress can be witnessed in Putao and Tanai plains in addition to Myitkyina, Bhamo and Mohnin.

order and flourishing of national unity. At present, Myitkyina-Shwebo road and Mandalay-Thabeikkyin- Tagoung-Shwegu-Bhamo road have been constructed as main roads of the state. Furthermore, Myitkyina- Namti-Tanai-Nanyun road, Myitkyina-Sumprabum- Putao road and Myitkyina-Bhamo road have been upgraded. Moreover, Sagaing-Htigyaing-Katha- Dunban Bridge in Phakant Township, Kachin State.—MNA Myohla-Amatgyigon-Hsinbo-Akye-Myitkyina road is under construction as No 3 district-to-district road. In addition, Katha-Chaungwa-Shwegulay-Sinkham- Lt-Gen Kyaw Win participates in tree planting, Bhamo railroad is also being constructed. To turn out educated human resources, univer- sities and colleges were opened in Myitkyina, Bhamo inspects development in Monghkat Township and Mohnyin regions. As a result, progress can be witnessed in Putao and Tanai plains in addition to NAY PYI TAW, 20 July — Member of the State people volunteered for growing physic nut trees on 10 Myitkyina, Bhamo and Mohnin. Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of acres of land. Due to concerted efforts of the local national the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of Shan State Monghkat Township set its target of 7,532 races, Kachin State has food and edible oil sufficiency. (East) Peace and Development Council Commander acres of physic nut in 2006 and over 1,000 acres were All the national brethren are to place emphasis on of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Min Aung put under physic nut. In 2007, so far 771 acres have development and cementing unity of the union. In Hlaing participated in the physic nut trees planting been put under physic nut and physic nut saplings are conclusion, Lt-Gen Ye Myint urged those present to ceremony in Monghkat Township, Shan State (East), nurtured on 3,896 acres in the township against its maintain Dunban Bridge for its durability. on 18 July. target of 14,117 acres for 2007. (See page 9) Members of social organizations and local (See page 12) The delegates to the National Convention Collection of suggestions From being held at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby of NC delegtes on Political I Township, Yangon Division, are holding discus- Parties and Provisions on National sions and adopting the most suitable basic prin- N ciples for the best benefits of the State only after State of Emergency to be thoroughly studying the world history and published S Convention Myanma history mentioned at the beginning of YANGON, 20 July — The collection of the I the article. The National Convention has al- suggestions made by NC delegates on laying down to new ready laid down principles that guarantee the detailed basic principles for the chapters on “Politi- perpetuation of the Union of Myanmar, that cal Parties and Provisions on State of Emergency” to D be included in drafting the State Constitution at the democratic share the executive power capable of bringing plenary session of the National Convention at the E about peace and development and that ensure Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon nation the full rights of citizens. Division, today, will be published in dailies. PAGES 10+11 TEKKATHO MYAT THU MNA

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