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Volume XV, Number 265 13th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME Sunday, 6 January, 2008

Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- tution * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented eco- nomic system * Development of the economy inviting partici- pation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside the country and abroad * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the Commander Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and party visit Nay Pyi Taw National Herbal Park. —MNA entire nation * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character National Herbal Park opens * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- in Nay Pyi Taw ards of the entire nation

NAY P YI T AW, 5 Jan — deputy ministers, officials, Next, Commander ministers and party went Altogether 3,065 Altogether 8,425 Hailing the 60th Anniver- the secretary of Nay Pyi Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and to herbal nursery of the plants of 208 rare species plants of 424 species from sary Independence Day the Taw Development Com- Minister for Progress of Ministry of Forestry and from Kachin, Kayah and Mon and Kayin States are National Herbal Park was mittee and members and Border Areas and National inspected herbal plants Shan States and Sagaing, grown. They are used in opened at the park, here, national races. Races and Development used in production of Taninthayi, and treatment of hypertension yesterday. Minister for Agricul- Affairs Nay Pyi Taw medicines for cholera, di- Ayeyawady Divisions are and diabetes. Present on the occa- ture and Irrigation Maj- Mayor Col Thein Nyunt arrhoea and dysentery in grown. The commander and the sion were Commander of Gen Htay Oo, Minister for formally unveiled the the park. They also ob- The commander and ministers inspected herbal Nay Pyi Taw Command Health Dr Kyaw Myint signboard of the National served rare herbal and me- the ministers inspected me- plants of , Maj-Gen Wai Lwin, the and Minister for Forestry Herbal Park and sprinkled dicinal plants from dicinal plants of the herbal Magway and Bago Divi- ministers, the chief justice, Brig-Gen Thein Aung for- scented water on it. and species park of the Ministry of sions and Rakhine and Chin the attorney-general, the mally opened the park. The commander, the of medicinal plants. Health and medicines. States. They are used in treat- ment of malaria and tuber- culosis. The Ministry of Ag- riculture and Irrigation car- ries out conservation of the herbal plants. The ministry grows 13,340 plants of 87 species in the garden. The 200-acre National Herbal Park was set up near the Nay Pyi Taw- Taungnyo Road by the Ministry of PBANRDA with the aim of establish- ing a herbal park of inter- national level with variety of plants. The public can Nay Pyi Taw Mayor Col Thein Nyunt unveils signboard of National Herbal Park.— MNA visit the park.—MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Naing-Ngan.

6-1-08 NL 1 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Sunday, 6 January, 2008 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Preserve and safeguard * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State cultural heritage * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

Myanmar has been a culturally civilized Foreign Minister signs country for thousands of years. And it has Book of Condolences for stood tall with own monarchs. Therefore, its own culture, way of life and customs have late Thai Princess YANGON, 5 Jan—Minister for Foreign Affairs U remained flourishing up to now. Nyan Win signed the Book of Condolences opened Now, the government is revitalizing and on the demise of Her Royal Highness Princess preserving cultural sites and monuments Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas systematically. The process includes Rajanagrindra, elder sister of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at the Royal Thai Embassy, No renovation of religious edifices, excavation of 94, Road, at 2:30 pm. She the ancient palaces and city walls of Myanmar passed away on 2 January 2008.—MNA kings, excavation of ancient cities and doing Minister U Nyan Win signs the Book of research on them, and collecting and Condolences for Late Thai Princess Galyani maintaining historic artifacts, stone plaque Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas with inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts. Rajanagrindra. — MNA The palaces of Myanmar monarchs have Fund-raising tournament been excavated in accordance with historical Products of Su-Kam evidences and stone plaques of inscriptions for disabled 13 Jan Co introduced without infringing their original styles. So far, YANGON, 5 Jan—Jointly organized by Myanmar Sports Federation for the Disabled and YANGON, 5 Jan—With the sponsorship of Linn Kanbawzathadi palace in Bago, Shwebon Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, the fund-raising Rama Co, Swiss Singapore Co and Su-Kam Co, the Yadana Mingala palace in Shwebo and Mya football tournament for the Fourth disabled athletes of introduction of Home UPS, One Line UPS, Line Nan San Kyaw palace in Mandalay have been ASEAN will be held at Aung San Stadium here on13 Interactive UPS and soundproof Inverters produced by rebuilt. January instead of 8 January.—MNA Su-Kam Co to the market took place at the Singnature Restaurant on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here on 3 Archaeologists have excavated the palace Yangon Media Group marks January. of King Anawrahta, founder of the First 3rd Anniversary It was attended by owners of electrical Myanmar Empire, and conducted research appliances shops, entrepreneurs of companies, specially YANGON, 5 Jan — The Yangon invited guests and those from Swiss Singapore Co and on it. Myanmar architects reconstructed the The Yangon Media Group Media Group is a media Su-Kam Co. palace according to the evidences of its held its 3rd Anniversary group that is successfully Deputy General Manager of Su-Kam Co of foundation, wall paintings, and architecture. Dinner at Hotel Nikko, here, publishing the Yangon India Mr Dhananjay Sharma made an opening speech on 1 January. Times and the Flower News Maha Yaza Thiri Zeya Bumi palace in and presented a permit for the sale of soundproof First, Chief journals, and making efforts Inverters produced by Su-Kam Co in Myanmar archaeological region was opened on 2 Executive Officer of the to uplift the standards of the market to Managing Director of Linn Rama Co U January. Bagan Palace has been rebuilt in Yangon Media Group U two journals in 2008 and to Zaw Lin. accordance with the style of Bagan Period Ko Ko (Ko Ko-Setmu modernize www.yangon- After that, an expert from Su-Kam Co briefed Tekkatho) made an opening media.com. Also present on on the salient points of soundproof Inverters and replied together with archaeological edifices and speech. After-wards, the occasion were officials to queries raised by those present. handicraft in Bagan Archaeological Region, Director of Press Scrutiny from the Ministry of The multipurpose use Inverters are available and it reflects national prestige and integrity and Registration Division Information and journalism at Linn Rama Co, No 218, Bo Sun Pat Street, Pabadan under the Ministry of circle and employees of the and dynamism of patriotic spirit of national Township, Yangon (Tel 253667), No 21, Dapayin Information U Tint Swe Yangon Media Group and Wundauk U Mye Street, Dagon East Industrial City people. delivered a speech of praise. guests. (Tel 585106 or 0950 20659), No 33, Kyaukyaydwin Then, Chief MNA Street, Kyauk Myaung (Tel 540245).—MNA Execu-tive Officer U Ko Ko, Executive Director (Admin) Daw Myat Myat Soe and Executive Director (Marketing) U Wunna presented awards for 2007 to employees of the media group. Officials con- cerned awarded those who won the best staff prizes, the best reporter prizes, the outstanding prizes for taking no leaves and winners of CEO Records, U Ko Ko presents award to an outstanding and the dinner was served DGM Mr Dhananjay Sharma presents a permit for the sale of Su-Kam to the guests. staff. — MNA soundproof inverters to MD U Zaw Lin. — MNA

6-1-08 NL 2 8/9/18, 11:02 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 3 bars British envoy seeing detained lawyer ISLAMABAD, 4 Jan — Assembly for the party of did not allow him in to Pakistani police stopped assassinated opposition see the lawyer. Police did British High Commissioner leader Benazir Bhutto, was not give a reason, a British Robert Brinkley from detained after Musharraf High Commission spoke- meeting on Thursday a imposed emergency rule on sman said.“We just detained lawyer who 3 November. He is being wanted to underline the spearheaded opposition held under house arrest at fact that we’re still calling to President Pervez his home in the eastern city for the release of all those Musharraf, the British High of Lahore. detained under the state Commission said. The British envoy of emergency,” the Aitzaz Ahsan, a former went to Ahsan’s home spokesman said. member of the National but police posted there MNA/Reuters

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a keynote speech Road accidents kill 369 at a national meeting in Thailand during to honor 355 Chinese counties New Year and cities as models in the work BANGKOK, 4 Jan — Road accidents in the past six of “Shuangyong,” of seven most dangerous days during the New Year in Beiing, on 4 Jan, holiday have killed 369 people and injured 4,514 2008.—INTERNET throughout Thailand, according to the Interior Ministry on Thursday. Women dressed in Bangkok has had the most casualties of all ceremonial kimonos Israeli troops kill five Palestinians in Gaza clashes provinces, followed by Khon Kaen and Nakhon pose in front of a stock GAZA, 4 Jan — Israeli spokeswoman said troops border. The soldiers shot index board after the troops killed three searching for militants who two gunmen dead. Pale- Pathom Provinces. Twenty people were killed in the new year opening Palestinian gunmen and fire rockets into Israel came stinian medical officials capital. ceremony of the two civilians on Thursday under attack by armed were not immediately According to Interior Ministry, drunk driving Stock Exchange (TSE) during a raid into the Gaza Palestinians east of the town allowed to approach and caused 42 per cent of the incidents. Speeding, reckless on 4 Jan, 2008. Strip, the Army and hospital of Khan Younis, near the identify the bodies. driving and motorcyclist not wearing helmets were INTERNET officials said. An Army Hamas-ruled territory's In a separate incident, blamed for the rest. 11-year-old boy reaches Aconagua’s witnesses said an Israeli December 30, 2007 saw the highest rate of deaths tank fired a shell at a home with 85 people killed. near Khan Younis, killing Last year, more than 5,000 road accidents were mountain peak two women occupants and monitored across the country. The death toll was at BUENOS AIRES, 5 Jan — the Chilean border and 0115 after a family tried a gunman who was outside 480 and the number of injured victims was at 4,900 Argentina’s National children under 14 years to climb it with a 4-year the building. The Islamic during the period. — MNA/Xinhua Police (PN) reported old have been restricted old younsgter, the PN Jihad militant group on Friday they are from entering it since added. claimed the slain fighter as concerned because Jordan 1990 through resolution MNA/Xinhua its own.— MNA/Reuters Explosion in Istanbul Romero, a 11-year-old garbage bin wounds citizen of the United I N T E R N A T I O N A L N E W S States, reached three Aconagua’s 6,969-metre- ISTANBUL, 4 Jan — An explosion in a garbage bin high mountain peak, and in Istanbul wounded three people on Wednesday, it is against the law. private broadcaster CNN Turk reported on its website. Argentine provincial State news agency Anatolian said two people had officials are unhappy and been injured in the explosion in Istanbul’s concerned about Romero’s Kucukcekmece District, the same district where a mountain feat because this bomb blast killed a woman last week. may start a race to see who That bomb attack had come just a day after a can break his record and it 25-year-old man carrying a backpack filled with definitely endangers explosives was arrested outside an underground youngsters lives, reknown station in central Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city. mountain climber Pablo Authorities have stepped up security in the main Perello and head of cities around the Eid holiday and New Year’s Mendoza’s Protected celebrations, and tensions are running especially high Areas said. Aconagua mountain is because Turkey has been carrying out cross-border located in Argentina’s A tree that fell onto a car in the Haight Ashbury neighorborhood in San military strikes in northern Iraq aimed at the separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). — MNA/Reuters Mendoza Province, near Francisco, California, on 4 Jan, 2008. —INTERNET

6-1-08 NL 3 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 4 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 Union of Myanmar Phayagyi Village, Twantay Township, Yangon Taik, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division Division 17. Bhaddanta Arçinna, Maha Thawbitayama Tawya State Peace and Development Council 19. Bhaddanta Aggavamsa, Thiri Mingala Monastic Monastery, Dauntboe Village, Township, Education School, Myittanyunt Ward, Tamway Mandalay Division Notification No 1/2008 Township, Yangon Division 18. Bhaddanta Jadila, Wantha Shwekyaung, Wantha 11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME 20. Bhaddanta Kusala, Manawhari Monastery, Hleseik Village, , Mandalay Division (4 January 2008) Model Village, , Yangon 19. Bhaddanta Suçitta, MyoU Monastery, Myawady Division Ward, Nay Pyi Taw , Mandalay (continued from yesterday) 21. Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa, Kyargu Dhamma Beikman Division 62. Nun Daw Viçari, Neikbeindataung Tawya Nunnery, Monastery, Yaw Mingyi Ward, Dagon Township, 20. Bhaddanta Indaka, Atwinpyinthit Monastery, Ywabe Ward, Pyay, Bago Division (West) Yangon Division Atwinpyin Village, Yanbye Township, 63. Nun Daw Gunatheri, Yadana Manaung Tawya 22. Bhaddanta Vasava, Yayhaw Monastery, Padeintaung 21. Bhaddanta Kosalla, KanU Monastic Education Nunnery, Ywabe Ward, Pyay, Bago Division (West) Ward, Hsipaw Township, (North) School, Myoma Ward, Township, Yangon 64. Nun Daw Nandari, Saddhamma Yaunggyi Nunnery, 23. Bhaddanta Sihabala, 31-bon Zedikon Central Division Hsandawshin Taik, Daguntaing Uyin Ward, Missionary Monastery, Hopan, Shan State (North) 22. Bhaddanta Sobhana, Theikdi Nanda Monastery, No , Mandalay Division 24. Bhaddanta Vannadhaja, Weluwun Pariyatti 5, Monastic Education School, Parahita, Myothit 65. Nun Daw Visuddhi, Amata Thukha Nunnery, Taohn Monastery, Tangyan, Shan State (North) A+B, Bayintnaung Yeiktha, , Village, Singaing Township, Mandalay Division 25. Bhaddanta Sobhita, Mingala Mwedaw Monastery, Yangon Division 66. Nun Daw Paramasingi, Mya Ponnamar Nunnery, Panglong Township, Loilem Township, Shan State 23. Bhaddanta Vara Lankara, Aungyamye Pariyatti Yegyaw Ward, Wakema, Ayeyawady Division 26. Bhaddanta Çanda, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Monastery, , Yangon Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Title School, Lapinnwe Village, Phekhon Township, Shan Division 1. Bhaddanta Ñana, Taungmaw Missionary Centre, State 24. Bhaddanta Kelasa, Pandita Rama Monastery, Kontha Village, Loikaw Township, 27. Bhaddanta Uttamaçara, Sasanalinkara Kyaunggyi Kanaung Minthagyi Street, Ward 89, Dagon Seikkan 2. Bhaddanta Vilasa, Ngagyikway Monastery, Swa, Monastery, Ward 1, Nyaungdon, Ayeyawady Township, Yangon Division Township, Bago Division Division 25. Bhaddanta Kodañña, Myaungmya Monastery, 3. Bhaddanta Sasanabhivamsa, Shwewawin 28. Bhaddanta Çandobhasa, Sasanahitakari Monastery, Shwekyetyet Kyaungtaik, Bo Cho Ward 2, Bahan Monastery, Myataung Taik, Mahaaungmye Thangyodaing Ward, Wakema, Ayeyawady Division Township, Yangon Division Township, Mandalay Division 29. Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa, Aungbawdi Monastic 26. Bhaddanta Vijjota, Theravada Missionary TatU 4. Bhaddanta Kovida, Pali Tekkatho Yele Monastery, Education School, Phayachaung Village, Pathein Monastery, Pangsan, Wa Region, Shan State (North) Pyawbwe, Mandalay Division Township, Ayeyawady Division 27. Bhaddanta Uttama, Siri Mangala Monastery, 5. Bhaddanta Vasava, Myakyin Nayaka Monastery, 30. Bhaddanta Manjusara, Yadana Myinzu Monastery, Weinkaung, Pangsan Township, Shan State (North) Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha, , Yangon Yoksaing Village, Bogale Township, Ayeyawady 28. Bhaddanta Kusala, Kaingkon Pariyatti Monastery, Division Division Ward 10, Tangyan, Shan State (North) 6. Bhaddanta Pandita, Maha Bonsan Monastery, Title Recipient Sayadaws from abroad 29. Bhaddanta Vimala Bikkhu, Dhamma Yaungchi Aungmyechanthaya Kyaungtaik, Kani Village, 31. Most Ven Achariya Bhikkhu Karuna Shastri-Maha Monastery, Narsan Village, Mongshu Township, Pyapon Township, Ayeyawady Division Bodhi Vihara, Jyoti Nagar, Dibrugarh 786001 Assam, Shan State Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Title India 30. Bhaddanta Asaba, Yangon Monastery, Chanaye 1. Bhaddanta Kumara, Kamamoung Missionary Centre, 32. Bhaddanta Vannadhaja, Migadawun Myanmar Thazan Ward, Kyonmange, Wakema Township, Kamamoung Township, Papun Township, Kayin Monastery, Baranasi, UP State, India Ayeyawady Division State 33. Bhaddanta Dhammesaka, Wat Bovoranives Vihara, Nuns 2. Bhaddanta Jotalankara, Taungpaw Monastery, Ward 248 phrs Surmen Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand 31. Nun Daw Yucanda, Theravada Missionary Canda 7, Katha, Sagaing Division 34. Bhaddanta Dhammaghosaçariya, Prayurawon Rama Nunnery, Kyundaw Ward, 3. Bhaddanta Somapiyabhivamsa, Theindaw Gsouoas Monastery, Bangkok, Thailand Township, Kachin State Monastery, Thayapaung Village, Myinmu Township, Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Title 32. Nun Daw Dhammari, Maha Bo Pariyatti Nunnery, Sagaing Division 1. Bhaddanta Janindadhipati, seven lakes area, Kawkareik Township, 4. Bhaddanta Kesara, Thukhakari Monastery, Ward 2, Dawtangu Missionary Centre, Dimawso Township, 33. Nun Daw Rupa Theri, Zeyawady Monastery, Shwebo, Sagaing Division Kayah State Sandawshintaik, Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay 5. Bhaddanta Ghandama, Dhammazeya Parahita 2. Bhaddanta Sijjanabhivamsa, Lawhtawtanaw Division (Tiger) School, Panga Village, Taninthayi Township, Theravada Buddhist Missionary School, Pruhso Title recipient nuns from abroad Taninthayi Division Township, Kayah State 34. Maha Upasika Dr Bunkawsithi Paul, International 6. Bhaddanta Sumana, Panngweyon Tawya Pariyatti 3. Bhaddanta Sumana, Popa Monastery, Powin Hill, Vipassana Yeiktha Dan Maha Monkol, Monastery, Township, Bago Division Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Division Kanchanapuri, Thailand 7. Bhaddanta Nandavamsa, Mingalayama Monastic 4. Bhaddanta Ñaninda, Kyaunggyi Taik-Anaukkyaung, Layperson Education Middle School, Alinyaung Ward 1, Bago, Kyaungtaik Village, Kalay Township, Sagaing 35. U Fayah Htan, No 16/117, Kholaung Street, Ward 12, Bago Division Division Lashio, Shan State (North) 8. Bhaddanta Vijaya, Zabuaye Tawya Monastery, 5. Bhaddanta Tejinda, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Title Recipient layperson from abroad Pyundaza Myothit Ward, Township, School, Nanyun, Sagaing Division 36. Dr Ravindra Panth, Nava Nelanda Mahavihara Bago Division 6. Bhaddanta Paññãvamsa, Wedi New Monastery, Wedi Nalanda, 803111, Bihar, India 9. Bhaddanta Lakkhana, Sasana Rakkhita Monastic Village, , Taninthayi Division Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Title Education School, Ayemyathaya Sanpya Myothit, 7. Bhaddanta Çandasiri, Zeyathukha Monastic 1. Bhaddanta Silacara, Aungtawmu Monastery, Lekon Okpo Township, Bago Division (West) Education School, Shwepay Village, Myeik Ward, , Kachin State 10. Bhaddanta Çandima, Hsutaungpyae Monastery, Township, Taninthayi Division 2. Bhaddanta Kesarinda, Theravada Buddhist Zeebyukaung Village, Thanbogyi Village-tract, 8. Bhaddanta Sobhana, Peintaw Monastery, Peintaw Missionary Monastery, Daikpha Village, Myaing Township, Magway Division Village, Township, Taninthayi Division Township, Kachin State 11. Bhaddanta Jotika, Seikphutaung Tawya Monastery, 9. Bhaddanta Kosalla, Sasana Linkara Monastic 3. Bhaddanta Nanda Mala, Theravada Buddhist Youth Development Parahita Centre and Monastic Education School, Khamonkangyi Model Village, Missionary Monastery, Thatta Balu Village, Loikaw Education School No 1, Taungthusu Ward, Kyaikto, , Bago Division Township, Kayah State 10. Bhaddanta Sujana, Yayshin Monastery, Yayshin 4. Bhaddanta Nandiya, Ngwedaung Ywathit Theravada 12. Bhaddanta Sumana, Sanhmitaw Monastic Education Village, Saw Township, Magway Division Buddhist Missionary Monastery, Pruhso Township, School, Tawywa Village, NyaungU Township, 11. Bhaddanta Dhammananda, Thebyu Missionary Kayah State Mandalay Division Monastery, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Centre, 5. Bhaddanta Osadha Ñana, Dawbuku Missionary 13. Bhaddanta Vepulla, Nyaungbintha Monastery, Hsimitun Village-tract, Taungdwingyi Township, Centre, Dawbuku Village, Dimawhso Township, Taungin Village, Township, Mandalay Division Magway Division Kayah State 14. Bhaddanta Tejavanta, Htanngetaw Monastic 12. Bhaddanta Paññavamsa, Tilawkayama Monastery, 6. Bhaddanta Indaramsi, MyodawU Theravada Education School, Ward 1, Natogyi Township, Ward 3, Pakokku, Magway Division Buddhist Missionary Monastic Education School, Mandalay Division 13. Bhaddanta Nanda, Myebyukon Monastery, Monastic Ward 4, Thandaung Township, Thandaunggyi 15. Bhaddanta Paññasara, Maha Dhammapala Education School, Myebyukon Village, , Kayin State Monastery, NanU Kyaungtaik, , Mandalay Division 7. Bhaddanta Tikkha Ñana, Lonpi Tawya Monastery, Township, Mandalay Division 14. Bhaddanta Helananda, Thiri Mingala Minkyaung, Lonpi Village, Falam Township, 16. Bhaddanta Nayaka, PhaungdawU Monastery, Natogyi Township, Mandalay Division 8. Bhaddanta Dhammika, Shit Theravada Buddhist Dawnabwa Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, 15. Bhaddanta Pandita, Shweguchaung Monastery, Popa Missionary Monastery, Shit Village, Mindat Mandalay Division Taungkalat Village, Township, Township, Chin State 17. Bhaddanta Uttama, Zweson Sasanayama Monastery, Mandalay Division 9. Bhaddanta Visarada, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Ward 8, , Yangon Division 16. Bhaddanta Dhammasami, Shweman Okkyaung Monastery, Chunkyon Village, Haka Township, Chin State 18. Bhaddanta Kovida, Yadanamanaung Monastery, Monastic Education Middle School (Affiliated), Pinle (See page 5)

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Union of Myanmar tract, Kengtung Township, Shan State (East) 10. Bhaddanta Vangisa, Wandawpyae Pariyatti/Patipatti 34. Bhaddanta Sundara, Yadanabon Monastic Education Missionary Monastery, , Mandalay Division State Peace and Development Council School, Yaksawk, Shan State 11. Bhaddanta Indaka, Vipassana Mingala Notification No 1/2008 35. Bhaddanta Suriya, Parahita Monastic Meditation Centre, Sasana Propagation Headquarters, 11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME Education Post-primary School, Taunggyi, Shan State Shwelinyon Monastery, Pyigyidagun Township, 36. Bhaddanta Vicittasara, Lankaw Missionary Mandalay Division (4 January 2008) Monastery, Lankaw Village, Pekhon Township, Shan 12. Bhaddanta Ñanobhasa, Shwe Natha Pariyatti Mogok (from page 4) State Dhamma Yeiktha Monastery, Thaukdawdwin Ward, 10. Bhaddanta Indavudha, Theravada Buddhist 37. Bhaddanta Tikkha Ñana, Kaingchaung Pariyatti , Yangon Division Missionary Baho Monastery, Myoma Ward, Monastery, Monastic Education School, Yekyi 13. Bhaddanta Suriya, Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Kanpetlet, Chin State Township, Ayeyawady Division Kammathana Monastery, Namti Village, Muse 11. Bhaddanta Nandobhasa, No (1) Bha/Ka Monastery, 38. Bhaddanta Obhasa, Asoka Rama Monastery, Township, Shan State (North) Shwe Theindaw Kyaungtaik, Nyaungbingan Village, Gangawkan Village, Kangyidaung Township, 14. Bhaddanta Indacakka, Nigjodhayon Sasana Myinmu Township, Sagaing Division Ayeyawady Division Meditation Centre, Shwedaunghmaw Village, 12. Bhaddanta Dipasara, Aungmyin Bha/Ka Monastery, 39. Bhaddanta Pandita, Aung Maggin Maubin Township, Ayeyawady Division Namo Village-tract, , Sagaing Monastery, Village-tract, Nyaunggon Kammathanacariya Title Division Township, Ayeyawady Division 1. Bhaddanta Nandavamsa, Dhamma Yeiktha 13. Bhaddanta Pandita, East Bha/Ka Monastery, Nuns Monastery, Kanet Thiri Village, Thayetchaung Shwegu Village-tract, Daze Township, Sagaing 40. Daw Sutavati, Chanmyae Mansari Nunnery (girls) Township, Taninthayi Division Division School, Wetkon Village, Township, Kachin 2. Bhaddanta Panña Sami, Aungchantha Mahasi Sasana 14. Bhaddanta Nanda Mala, Border Areas and National State Yeiktha Monastery, Paungtale Village-tract, Bago Races Development Parahita School and Theravada 41. Daw Javanacari, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Division (West) Buddha Missionary Monastic Education School, Central Nunnery, Tarlan Ward, Lahe, Sagaing 3. Bhaddanta Dhamma Pala, Kyaunggyi Monastery, Hsappalaw Village, Lahe Township, Sagaing Division Kathitkan Village, , Magway Division Layperson Division 15. Bhaddanta Lasana, Theravada Buddhist Missionary 42. U Tin Ngwe, 3/11, Aung Theikdi Street, Ward 3, 4. Bhaddanta Nandiya, Talarod Dhamma Yeiktha Monastery, Kachinsu Village, Hkamti Township, Mayangon Township, Yangon Division Monastery, Hlaing Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State Sagaing Division Agga Maha Kammathanacariya Title 5. Bhaddanta Sunanda, Dhamma Yanthi Yeiktha 16. Bhaddanta Yasa Ñana, Ywaletaik Monastery, Thayet 1. Bhaddanta Sasana, Dekkhina Yama Vipassana Monastery, Konmyint Thaya Ward, Mogok, Hnakhwa Village, , Kamathana Monastery, Mindan Village, Myaung Mandalay Division Taninthayi Division Township, Sagaing Division 6. Bhaddanta Devinda, Sunlun Vipassana Yeiktha 17. Bhaddanta Candima, No (8) Monastic Education 2. Bhaddanta Panñacara, Kanyon Monastery, Monastery, Ward 10, Lashio, Shan State (North) School, Dhamma Yadana Kyaunggyi, Zaungdu Maungmakan Village, Longlon Township, 7. Bhaddanta Sobhana, Sasana Manaung Thaton Mule Village, , Bago Division Taninthayi Division Mingun Jetavan Maha Satipatthana Kammathana 18. Bhaddanta Candobhasa, Laymaing YwaU 3. Bhaddanta Kosalla, Dhamma Gonyi Kamathana Monastery, Narkhan Village, Monai, Shan State Monastery, Laymaing Village, Hseikphutaung Monastery, Northern Zaiganai, Bago, Bago Division 8. Bhaddanta Nanda Mala, Kyaikkahmyon Phayagyi Village-tract, Toungoo Township, Bago Division 4. Bhaddanta Indacariya, Dipayon Aung Dhamma LeikU Gon Mogok Vipassana Dhamma Yeiktha 19. Bhaddanta Jatilasara, Dhammasukhi (Kannge) Yeiktha Monastery, Nandawya Ward, Bago, Bago Monastery, LeikU Gon Kyaungtaik, Ward 18, Monastery, Kannge Village, Township, Division Pyapon, Ayeyawady Division Bago Division (West) 5. Bhaddanta Ñaninda, Vebhu Monastery, Phaungywa Agga Maha Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara Title 20. Bhaddanta Labha Lankara, Maunghtaung Tawya Ward, , Mandalay Division 1. U Naing Oo, (Mibhayeik), No 1 Hlawga Street, Monastery, Nwe Cho (1+2) Ward, 21th Street, 6. Bhaddanta Ñana, Mingun Tawya Monastery, No 39, Ward 20 (a), Dagon South, Yangon Division Paungde, Bago Division (West) Inn Yar Myaing Street, Shwedaunggya Ward 2, 2. U Bo Gyi, No 72, Old Yedashei Street, Gyatawya 21. Bhaddanta Kavidhaja, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Bahan Township, Yangon Division Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon Division Baho Monastery, Antah Missionary Centre, Antah 7. Bhaddanta Jotika, Eindawya Monastery, Shweti 3. U Soe Han Lin, No 209, Bo Myat Tun Street, Ward Village, Gangaw Township, Magway Division Kyaung, Myomakyaung Street, Dagon Township, 9, Botahtaung Township, Yangon Division 22. Bhaddanta Aloka, Kanswe Monastery, East Yangon Division 4. U Nyunt Htay, No 83, Upper Kyimyindine Road, Alechaing Village, Taungtha Township, Mandalay 8. Bhaddanta Kaccayana, Dhamma Yeiktha Monastery, East Zegyi Ward, Kyimyindine Township, Yangon Division Suwunna Singi Mogok Vipassana Meditation Centre, Division 23. Bhaddanta Candavara, SetU Monastery, Aung Zeya Thingangyun Township, Yangon Division 5. U Zaw Min Zin, No 135 (A), Thanlwin Street, Ward Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division 9. Bhaddanta Sasana, Mahasi Meditation Centre 10, , Yangon Division 24. Bhaddanta Jina Lankara, Vijja Siri Monastery, Zabei- (Branch), KanU Sasana Yeiktha, Ward 12, 6. U Khin Myint, Sanywayadan Street, Thonze, taw Village, , Mandalay Division Mawlamyinegyun, Ayeyawady Division Thayawady Township, Bago Division (West ) 25. Bhaddanta Sobhita, Shwegyin Monastery, Ward 3, Maha Kammathanacariya Title Agga Maha Siri Sudhamma Theingi Title Township, Mandalay Division 1. Bhaddanta Adiccavamsa, Mahasi Meditation Centre, 1. Daw Nyo Nyo, Building No 12, Tayoktan Street, 26. Bhaddanta Nanda Cariya, Khway Thay Theravada Aung Nan Yeiktha Ward, Myitkyina, Kachin State Phayagyi Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division Buddhist Missionary Centre, Khway Thay Village, 2. Bhaddanta Sobhana, Kyaungpan Dhammayon 2. Daw Daw Kyin, No 160-162, Myanma Gonyi Street, Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State Monastery, Aung Mingalar Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Kannauk Ward, Mingala Taungnyunt Township, 27. Bhaddanta Medha Nanda, Ponnya Thukha Monastic Division Yangon Division Education School, Ye Yeiktha Ward, Seikkan 3. Bhaddanta Indasapha, Yan Aung Si Sasana Yeiktha 3. Daw Khin Nan Mon, No 9, Anawrahta Street, Ward Township, Yangon Division Monastery, KhinU, Sagaing Division 14, , Yangon Division 28. Bhaddanta Narinda, National Races Youths 4. Bhaddanta Varañana, Minyat Chaung Pariyatti 4. Daw Aye Aye Khant (a) Daw Khin San Kyi, No 5, Development Parahita KanU Monastery, Ward 9, Sasana Yeiktha, Minyat Village, Longlon Township, Aungmingalar Ward, Thanlyin, Yangon Division , Yangon Division Taninthayi Division 5. Dr Daw Myat Myat Ohn Khin, No 291 (A), Aye 29. Bhaddanta Indaka, Dhammissara Monastery, 5. Bhaddanta Kaljana, Vipassana Thabye San Chan Thaya Street, Aye Chan Thazin Myaing Geha, Artharwady Monastery, Ward 2, North Okkalapa Monastery, Thabye San Ward 18, Toungoo Bahan Township, Yangon Division Township, Yangon Division Township, Bago Division 6. Daw Khin Mi Mi Hlaing, No 63 (D), Thayagon 30. Bhaddanta Vicinta, Honamma Theravada Buddhist 6. Bhaddanta Kancanasara, Man Monastery, Ywathit Street, Nantthagon Ward, Insein, Yangon Division Missionary Monastery, Manmanhsai, Shan State Ward 4, , Bago Division Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara Title (North) 7. Bhaddanta Dhamma Sami, Nyaungbintha Monastery, 1. U Kyi Lwin, corner of 128, 78th/37th Streets, Myetpa 31. Bhaddanta Panñajota, Shukhintha Theravada Nyaungbintha Village, Padaung Township, Bago Ward, Maha Aungmye Township, Mandalay Division Buddhist Missionary Monastery, Panlon Region, Division (West) 2. U Ba Khant, Shwesin Store, No 65, Shwe Nanttha Hopang Township, Shan State (North) 8. Bhaddanta Ñeyya Dhamma, Sasana Myintzu Mahasi Ward, Old Yedashei Street, Bahan Township, Yangon 32. Bhaddanta Vimala, Htat Swan Saing Honan Tawya Meditation Centre, Ward 6, PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Division Monastery, Monglin (West), Tale Township, Division 3. U Tin Win, No 81, Tekkatho Avenue Road, Tachilek District, Shan State (East) 9. Bhaddanta Kesarinda, Phar Auk Tawya Meditation Shwedaunggya Ward 1, Bahan Township, Yangon 33. Bhaddanta Narinda, Theravada Buddhist Missionary Centre, Aungmye Thazan Township, Mandalay Division Monastery, Naungson (2) Village, Kethtaik Village- Division (See page 6)

6-1-08 NL 5 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 Union of Myanmar Street, 10/North Ward, Thakayta Township, Mandalay Division State Peace and Development Council Yangon Division 12. Daw San San, No 15, 9th Street, between 76th/ Notification No 1/2008 11. U Chit Maung, No 476, North 4th Street, East 77th Streets, Hledan Ward, Plot No 33, East Amara 11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME Gyogon Ward, Insein Township, Yangon Division Htani, Sankhaung Ward, Aungmye Thazan (4 January 2008) 12. U Chit Aye, No 120, Phongyi Street, Ward 6, Township, Mandalay Division , Yangon Division 13. Daw Khin Thet Htay, No 110, between 33rd/34th 13. U Maung Maung, No 122, 22nd Street, Ward 6, Streets, 85th Street, Chanaye Thazan Township, (from page 5) , Yangon Division Mandalay Division Siri Sudhamma Singi Title 14. U Tun Shein, No 82, Dagon Thiri Street, Upper 14. Daw Mya Sandar Win, No 31, 25th Street, between 1. Daw Yin Kyway, Ngwe Yadana Pan Ahtetaik, Kyaukmyaung Ward, Tamway Township, Yangon 81st/82nd Streets, Aungmye Thazan Township, Thayettaw Ward, Yangon-Pyay Road, Shwedaung, Division Mandalay Division Bago Division (West) 15. U Win Aung, No 27 (D), Aung Zeya Street, 15. Daw Sein Sein, No 9, Inn Ya Yeiktha Street, Ward 2. Daw Myint Myint, Myat Kyaw Industry, 51st Shwedaunggyi (1), Bahan Township, Yangon 10, Mayangon Township, Yangon Division Street, Industrial Zone (2), Pyigyi Dagun Township, Division 16. Daw Win Kyi, No 99 (F), Thanlwin Street, Mandalay Division 16. Dr U Soe Myint, No 9, Mani May Khalar Street, Shwedaunggya (1) Ward, Bahan Township, 3. Daw Than Than Nwe, No 21/28, 89th Street, Southern Mangyidan, Anauk Ward, Kyimyindine Yangon Division between 22nd and 23rd Streets, East Thiri Malar Township, Yangon Division 17. Daw Yin Yin Nu, No 49, Oat Street, Shwe Nanttha Ward, Aungmye Thazan Township, Mandalay 17. Dr Maung Maung Oo, No 277, corner of Bogyoke Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon Division Division Aung San Street and 38th Street, Asia Plaza, Ward 18. Daw Khin Khin Sein, No 25 (E), Sein Geha, Thiri 4. Daw Mya Thein (a) Daw Ah-mar Sein, Room No 6, , Yangon Division Mingalar Yeiktha, Ward 7, Kaba Aye Pagoda 27, Building No 15, U Wisara Housing Complex, 18. U Htein Win, No 1141, Aung Thukha 21st Street, Road, Yankin Township, Yangon Division Bahan Township, Yangon Division 6/East Ward, Thakayta Township, Yangon 19. Daw Mya Mya, Ne Thamein Model Village, Ward 5. Daw Than Than Sein, No 8 (A), Saw Maha Street, Division 1, Htantabin Township, Yangon Division Bo Cho Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon Division 19. U Ar Wah (a) U Tun Win, No 27, Oo Yin Street, 20. Daw Mar Mar, No 19, Kanbawza Yeiktha Street, Siha Sudhamma Manijotadhara Title Kyimyindine Township, Yangon Division Shwedaunggya (1)Ward, Bahan Township, 1. U Bo Gyi (a) U Aung Ngwe, Ward 3, Yangyi Aung 20. U Thet Naing, No 3, Building (C), Shwe Ngu Wah Yangon Division Street, Shwebo, Sagaing Division Street, Kamayut Township, Yangon Division 21. Daw May Than Nwe, No 288-290, Ground Floor, 2. U Tin Aung, No 870 (E), Kyaung Street, 10th 21. U Kyaw Soe Win (a) U Khant Si Thu, No 342/A, corner of Shwedagon Pagoda Road and Yaw Min Mile, Insein Township, Yangon Division U Maung Maung Soe Street, Ward 5, Mayangon Gyi Street, Yaw Min Gyi Ward, Dagon Township, 3. U Aung Mon, Room No 203, Second Floor, Township, Yangon Division Yangon Division Building No 2, Ward 8, Thakayta Township, 22. U Maung Lay, Building No 5/8, Bogyoke Street, 22. Dr Myint Shwe Zin, No 899, Kyaung Street, Ward Yangon Division Makahokham Ward, Tachilek, Shan State (East) 7, 10th Mile, Insein Township, Yangon Division Siha Sudhamma Singi Title 23. U Kyin Han, No 3, Min Ye Kyaw Swa Street, Ra 23. Daw Nan Phu, No 25, Shin Saw Pu Street, 1. Daw Swe Thazin, No 3, 30th Street, between 70th/ Ya Ka Ward 6, West Pathein Township, Sangyoung Township, Yangon Division 71st Streets, Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay Ayeyawady Division 24. Daw Sein Htwe, No 519, Oo Yin Lane, New Division 24. U Thein Maung, No 5, Yadanabon Street, Myoma University Avenue, Saya San Ward, Bahan 2. Daw Nu Nu Nge, No 14 (A), Mya Yadana Street, (2)Ward, Kyaunggon, Ayeyawady Division Township, Yangon Division Ward 16, Yankin Township, Yangon Division Sudhamma Singi Title 25. Daw Le‘ Le‘ Win (a) Daw Khin Le‘ Le‘ Win, No Sudhamma Manijotadhara Title 1. Daw Khin Htwe (a) Daw Nwe Nwe Aye, No 375, 27 (A), Po Sein Street, Bo Cho Ward 2, Bahan 1. U Ba Myint, Ward 1, Yadana, Wetlet, Sagaing Khemar Thiri Ward, Myitkyina, Kachin State Township, Yangon Division Division 2. Daw Naw Phaw Phaw, Atwin Mekane Village, No 26. Daw Khin Swe Oo, Building No 1, Room No 5/6, 2. Dr Aung Lwin, No 141, Major Ba Htoo Street, 131-B, Bayintnaung Street, Ward 4, Myawady, Pyidaungsu Road, Ward 26, MyoU Yeikmon, Tatpyin Ward, Myeik, Taninthayi Division Kayin State Dagon South Township, Yangon Division 3. U Thein Shwe, Myoma Station Street, Zay Ward, 3. Daw Kyin Htay, Htein Ngu Nunnery, Sotapan 27. Daw Ei Ke Thwe Min, No 2, Maha Zeya Street, Thonze, Bago Division (West) Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Division Yaykyaw Ward, , Yangon 4. U Khin Maung, No 107, Kinsana Mahi Ward, 30th 4. Daw Thein Yin, Ward 1, Phayagyi Street, Paungde, Division Street, between 79th/80th Streets, Chanaye Thazan Bago Division (West) 28. Daw Sandar Win, No 154, 19th Street (Upper), Township, Mandalay Division 5. Daw Khin Than, Sanchein Hme Condensed Milk, Ward 4, Latha Township, Yangon Division 5. U Win Maung, Ye Zu Ward, Kyaukse, Mandalay Thonze, Bago Division (West) 29. Daw Kyin Myaing, No 103, Mya Geha U Ba Cho Division 6. Daw , San Ywaydan Street, Thonze, Street, Ward 5, Myaungmya, Ayeyawady Division 6. U Kyaw Win, Thitsar Sedana Yeikmon, No 653/ Bago Division (West) 30. Daw Khin Sein (a) Daw Shwe Sein, No 16, 14th 16, Shan Pwe, Shwe Phone Shein Ward, Maha 7. Dr Nilar Thein, No C (2), 346, Kantha 14th Street, Street, Myoma Ward 7, Mawlamyinegyun, Aungmye Township, Mandalay Division Magway, Magway Division Ayeyawady Division 7. U Thein Aung, Shwepyi Yanlon Ward, Pyawbwe, 8. Daw Chit Chit, No 83, Mee Chit Set Street, between 31. Daw Myint Myint, No 20, 6th Street, Ward 9, Mandalay Division 19th/20th Streets, Aungmye Thazan Township, Pyapon, Ayeyawady Division 8. U Khin Maung Hla (a) U Win Htaik, 224, 32nd Mandalay Division By order Street, between 83rd/84th Streets, East Aung Nan 9. Daw La Hsai (a) Daw Ah Mar, No F 35, Thittaw Yeiktha, Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay Street, Ward 6, PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Division Sd/ Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo Division 10. Daw Yin Yin, Ward 2, , Mandalay Lieutenant-General 9. U Yin Hla Aung, No 32, Saw Me‘ Kyi Street, Division Secretary-1 Thayagon Ward 1, Yanbye, Rakhine State 11. Daw Khin Ohn Yee, No 196, 30th Street, between State Peace and Development Council 10. U Aung Din, No 183 (A/B), 2nd Yadanabon 82nd/83rd Streets, Chanaye Thazan Township,

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With the upcoming civilization and rapid safe level of lead and no amount of exposure is without respiratory reactions, irritation of the skin and eyes. industrialization our present world is facing day-to- harm. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid using Soap, cleaning products, and personal care day, we cannot avoid the by-products being formed lead containing lipsticks because lead can enter the products including lotions, shampoo, hair during the development of commercial products that fetus through the placenta. Lipsticks from Cover girl, conditioners, contain ethylated alcohol, polysorbate we use every day. Such includes dangerous chemicals L’Oreal and Christian Dior were found to have high and laureths. These ingredients are generally that can come to contact every day from both our lead level exceeding the limit of 0.1 ppm in candy, yet contaminated with high concentration of the highly environment and our work as well as in using personal the FDA has neglected to set a lead limit for lipsticks. volatile 1,4-dioxane. The carcinogenicity of dioxane care products and cosmetics. Lipsticks produced even from highly popular in rodents was first reported in 1965 and subsequently There is no one who does not feel the love of companies does not guarantee safe product. Ideally, confirmed in other studies by the National Cancer beauty and it will be extremely rare to find a woman the lead level in a lipstick should be undetectable. Institute in 1978. The predominant sites of cancer who has not used a cosmetic. Both the production and Lipsticks, like foodstuffs, are ingested directly into the were nasal passages in rats and liver in mice. the use of modernized cosmetic products such as skin body. Epidemiological studies on dioxane-exposed care products, cleaning products, etc., has risen up There are two possible ways that lead gets into furniture makers have also reported suggestive alarmingly. During production, cosmetic lipsticks. From colorants used in lipstick, which may evidence of excess nasal passage cancer. About 97% manufacturers invariably have to use chemical contain lead or from raw materials such as zinc oxide, of hair relaxers, 57% of baby soaps, and 22% of ingredients to promote the quality of their products titanium dioxide, mineral wax or paraffin, mineral oil other cosmetics have been found to be contaminated and to attract more consumers and most of the chemical and petrolatum which are used in its production. with 1,4 dioxane. ingredient used in cosmetic, soaps and shampoos are The top seven carcinogenic impurities now concerned with the development of some forms Perfumes and Health common to personal care product ingredients are of cancer, birth defects and other health problems. hydroquinone, ethylene dioxide, 1,4-dioxane, Chemicals mostly used today include Of the many ingredients identified, some are formaldehyde, nitrosamines, PAHs and acrylamide. phthalates, ethylene dioxide, 1,4-dioxane, considered non-toxic while others are known to be Hair dyes. particularly black and dark brown colors, formaldehyde, nitrosamines and acrylamide. Lead is toxic to skin, mucous membrane, respiratory tract, are associated with increased incidence of human used in lipsticks to brighten the colour and for long- reproductive and nervous system, on entering the body cancer including Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lasting effect and 1,4-dioxane is used in shampoo. from various routes including skin absorption and multiple myeloma and Hodgkin’s disease. Since these cosmetics are used almost daily, even inhalation. Additionally, two ingredients (phenyl Inhaling cosmetic talc and using it in the little amount of chemicals in them can give harm over methyl acetic acid ester and 2,6-bis (1,1-dimethyl genital area can increase the risk of ovarian cancer a long period. For example, daily use of nail-polish ethyl)-1-methyl-phenol) were indentified as (American Journal of Medicine, March, 1997). can affect health because of its chemical ingredients carcinogens. Colouring bath products can concentrate in bladder and such fact has often been overlooked. Over and possibly raising the risk of bladder cancer. Hair dyes above, most countries do not have protective laws for Cosmetics and Cancer may be responsible for 20% of non-Hodgkins safe production of cosmetics and no action has been lymphoma in women. Hair dressers are in an taken to test whether the toxic chemicals in them can In the US, more than 38,000 cosmetic injuries occupation associated health hazard with a high risk adversely affect health. requiring medical attention are reported annually. for cancers. Deodorants containing antiperspirants Ingredients in shampoos, tooth pastes, skin creams and commonly cause inflammation of sweat glands and The Problem of lead in lipstick other personal care products, fabric softeners, make- the formation of cysts under the arm. Some (Poison Kiss) up, hair-care products, colognes, perfumes and other ingredients in Mascara can cause blindness. scented products can be dangerous to your health. Nowadays, people can plump up and de-wrinkle The use of lead in lipsticks, as mentioned Regularly used cosmetics like soaps, sunscreens, their faces by means of simple lotion without injecting above, has now been questioned from many aspects. deodorants, lipsticks and perfumes are capable of substances as previously required. However, there is People noticed that it is necessary to know the lead causing an allergic reaction or asthma attack and a need to know if the ingredients of such products are levels in lipstick if we wish to choose a safe product. contact dermatitis is extremely common. compatible to prevent allergic reaction, contact It has been found that more than half of 33 top- Carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals dermatitis, bleeding from uterus, inflammation and branded lipsticks tested contained detectable levels in cosmetics and personal care products include sodium cancers. of lead raging from 0.03 to 0.65 ppm. Lead levels in lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), In conclusion, it is needed to take caution in some lipsticks can be as high as 10 to 20 ppm, and one propylene glycol, dicthanolamine (DEA), cocamide using cosmetics because daily use of them may lead third of the lipsticks in the market exceeded the 0.01 DEA, lauramide DEA, fluoride, alcohol, alpha hydroxyl to health hazards. It is more important to understand ppm, which is the FDA lead limit for candy. acid (AHA), aluminum, butane, dioxin, formaldehyde, the safety of ingredients in cosmetics you are using Lead is a proven neurotoxin that can cause mineral oil, petrolatum, propane, talc and hundreds rather than using a popular or expensive brand out of learning language and behavioral problems and is more. All these chemicals can cause cancer, birth ignorance. Youth should avoid dying hair and using also linked to infertility and miscarriage. There is no defects, central nervous system disorders, allergic cosmetics with hazardous chemicals. Pregnant mothers should realize the dangers of chemicals and There is no one who does not feel the love of beauty and it will try not to use them for the sake of babies. Cosmetics from natural products like coconut oil, Thana-khar, be extremely rare to find a woman who has not used a cosmetic. Both Ta-yaw kin-mon are harmless yet giving economic the production and the use of modernized cosmetic products such as and health benefits to the user. Therefore, use of skin care products, cleaning products, etc., has risen up alarmingly. natural and domestic products should be encouraged. The FDAs worldwide agreed that a cosmetic During production, cosmetic manufacturers invariably have to use manaufacturer must neither use ingredients and raw chemical ingredients to promote the quality of their products and to materials not approved by it nor market the final attract more consumers and most of the chemical ingredient used in products in any country without prior approval by the government. The protective laws for safe cosmetic, soaps and shampoos are now concerned with the production of cosmetics are urgently needed to take development of some forms of cancer, birth defects and other health actions and restrict manufacturers in using lead and cancer-causing chemicals as ingredients in cosmetics. problems. *******

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CEC member meets USDA executives POEM: in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District Let’s march and salute NAY PYI TAW, 5 on organizing and rural * Patriotic sons have striven Jan — CEC member of development tasks being the Union Solidarity and carried out in their For safety of nation Development Association respective areas. Peace, tranquillity prevailing in-Charge of Nay Pyi Taw Secretary of Alongside progress Special District Minister District USDA U Khin See Myanmar in our day for Transport Maj-Gen Maung Htay gave a Scenes so picturesque Thein Swe this afternoon supplementary report on Bridges and roads met executives of Nay Pyi district level task. Flowers in full bloom Taw Pyinmana District In his response, Everything’s golden at dawn and Township USDAs at the CEC member * Brimming with water the district office. instructed them to realize Reservoirs, dams and canals Secretary of Nay the seven-step Road Map, Pyi Taw Pyinmana USDA actively participate in For irrigation even in drought U Myint Kyaw, Secretary carrying out tasks of the Golden stupas and pagodas of Nay Pyi Taw Lewe association and expedite Holding holy relics CEC member Minister for Transport Township USDA U Htay rural development tasks Race and religion flourishing Maj-Gen Thein Swe donates one Win and Secretary of Nay and social and Let’s strive with noble mind computer set to Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Pyi Taw Tatkon USDA U organizational tasks. And reach the zenith District USDA through officials. —MNA Pe Arnt Maung reported The CEC * Come on brethren member presented one set Come on kinfolk A & I Ministry emerges champions in of computer each to the Why not join hands in unity District USDA and K 1.5 With confidence in nation million for Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Sepak Takraw Tourney And her strength Pyinmana, Nay Pyi Taw Lewe and Nay Pyi Taw March without hesitation Tatkon USDAs. — MNA To Independence Monument * In all aspects Book fair Our golden land will see progress crowded with If Our Three Main National Causes “Non-disintegration of Union visitors Non-disintegration of solidarity YANGON, 5 Jan— Perpetuation of sovereignty” The book fair to mark Upheld forever Myanmar Sarsodaw Day Keeping in mind organized by Myanmar This noble thought Writers and Journalists Let’s march and salute Association at Kandawgyi Karawaik Garden was Soe Moe (Pathein) (Trs) crowded with visitors and (Honouring the 60th Anniversary Independence Day) tourists. Altogether 60 Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presents K 300,000 to Anyein troupe performs book shops including first prize winning Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in News and Periodicals entertainment to people Inter-Ministry Sepak Takraw Tournament. —MNA Enterprise and Sarpay NAY PYI TAW, 5 Jan — As a gesture of NAY P YI T AW, 5 Jan— and Irrigation beat the winner and Deputy Beikman under the honouring the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, Minister for Sports Brig- Ministry of Finance and Director-General U Thein Ministry of Information the Production Division of the Fine Arts Department Gen Thura Aye Myint Revenue 2-0. Aung, K 200,000 to the sell books at discount (Yangon) organized the entertainment of Shwe attended the final match Head of office of the second prize winner. from 10% to 50%. A total Myanmar Anyein troupe at Nay Pyi Taw Volleyball and prize presentation of Ministry of Sports Deputy Minister Brig-Gen of K21,710,800 were Ground, here, at 7.30 pm today. the Inter-Ministry Sepak Director-General U Kyaw Thura Aye Myint realized from the sale of Dancers and other artistes presented songs, Takraw Tournament held Soe Myint presented K presented K 300,000 to the books up to 8th day, dances and comedies to the audience. to mark the 60th Anni- 100,000 to the third prize champion.—MNA today.—MNA MNA versary Independence Day here this afternoon. Also present on the occasion were Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun, departmental officials and enthusiasts. In the match for third prize, the Ministry of Sports beat the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs 2-1. In the final match, the Ministry of Agriculture Shwe Myanmar Anyein troupe of Fine Arts Department entertains local people. —MNA

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Union of Myanmar 21. U Saw Oo, General Manager, Cooperative Export and Training Board State Peace and Development Council and Import Enterprise, Ministry of Cooperatives 5. U Win, Director, Civil Service Affairs Department, Notification No 2/ 2008 22. U Thant Kyaw, Deputy Director-General, Civil Service Selection and Training Board International Organizartions and Economic 6. U Zaw Moe Win, Deputy Director, Civil Service 11th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Selection and Training Department, Civil Service (4 January, 2008) 23. U Min Lwin, Head of Office (Deputy Director- Selection and Training Board General), Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign 7. U Mya Lwin, Head of Department (Admin), Central (continued from yesterday) Affairs Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi), Civil Service 29. Dr Tin Win Maung, Director-General, Health 24. La/ 1665 Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win, Deputy Selection and Training Board Department, Ministry of health Director-General, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry 8. U Tun Aung Kyaw, Deputy Director, Multi-party 30. Dr Than Myint, Director-General, Medical Science of Home Affairs Democracy General Election Commission Office Department, Ministry of Health 25. La/ 1668 Police Brig-Gen Khin Maung Si, Police 9. BC/16809 Lt-Col Aung Maw, Commanding Officer, 31. Dr Tun Naing Oo, Director-General, Medical Chief of Staff, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of No (11) Advanced Signals Battalion, Ministry of Research Department (Central Myanmar), Ministry Home Affairs Defence of Health 26. La/ 1654 Police Brig-Gen Soe Win Myint, Police 10. BC/17095 Lt-Col Aung Nyunt, Commanding Officer, 32. Dr Thein Tun, Director-General ( Adviser), Medical Adjutant-General, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry No (1) Advanced Signals Battalion, Ministry of Research Department (Lower Myanmar), Ministry of Home Affairs Defence of Health 27. La/1611 Police Brig-Gen Win Soe, Police 11. U Win Maung, Director, Agriculture Mechanization 33. U Maung Maung Than, Director-General, Quartermaster-General, Myanmar Police Force, Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs 12. U Khun Aye Naing, Deputy Director, Agriculture Ministry of Immigration and Population 28. La/1656 Police Brig-Gen Than Han, Commander Mechanization Department, Ministry of Agriculture Excellent Performance in Administrative Field of Police Battalions Control Command Office, and Irrigation (Second Class) Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home 13. U Thein Htay, Assistant Director, Irrigation 1. U Tin Win, Director, Civil Proceeding Department, Commander Affairs Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Supreme Court (Mandalay) 29. La/1516 Police Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Commander 14. U Khin Zaw (2), Staff Officer, Irrigation Department, 2. Daw Aye Aye Kyi Thet, Director, Supply and of Special Investigation Department, Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Account Department, Supreme Court (Nay Pyi Taw) Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs 15. U Aye Kyaw, Deputy Director, Settlement and Land 3. U Win Myint, Director, Attorney-General’s Office 30. La/1637 Police Brig-Gen Thein Tint, Commandant Records Department, Ministry of Agriculture and (Nay Pyi Taw) of MPF Central Training School, Myanmar Police Irrigation 4. Daw Aye Aye Kyi, Director, Attorney-General’s Force, Ministry of Home Affairs 16. U Ko Ko Lwin, Factory Manager, Vest Factory Office (Nay Pyi Taw) 31. La/56141 Police Col Sit Aye, Head of Department, (Kyaukse), Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of 5. BC/ 13073 Col Kyaw Nyunt, Deputy Director, Transnational Crime Department, Myanmar Police Industry-1 Directorate of Signals, Ministry of Defence Force, Ministry of Home Affairs 17. U Zaw Win Maung, Factory Manager, Shwetaung 6. Navy/ 3342 Captain Myint Tun, Chief of Staff 32. La/56466 Police Col Ohn Myint, Deputy Advanced Textile and Finishing Plant, Myanma (Mechanical), Commander-in-Chief (Navy)’s Commander Criminal Investigation Department, Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Office, Ministry of Defence Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs 18. U Zeya, Director (Finance), Directorate of Industries, 7. U Aung Tin Myint, Deputy Director, Settlement and 33. U Khin Maung Thein (Pa/4723) Deputy Director- Ministry of Industry-1 Land Records Department, Ministry of Agriculture General, General Administration Department, 19. U Ohn Kyaw, Factory Manager, Brick Factory No and Irrigation Ministry of Home Affairs (1), Myanma Ceramics Industries, Ministry of 8. Daw Tin Myint Oo, Director (Raw Materials), 34. Sa/0002 U Ye Myint, Deputy Director-General, Industry-1 Directorate of Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Bureau Special Investigation, Ministry of Home 20. U Soe Ni, Factory Manager, Bicycle Factory 9. Daw Khin Mu Mu, General Manager (Production), Affairs (Kyaukse), Myanma General and Maintenance Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of 35. Ka/3565 U Zaw Tun, Deputy Director-General, Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Industry-1 Myanmar Correctional Department, Ministry of 21. Daw Nyo Yin, Assistant Factory Manager (Admin), 10. Dr Maung Maung, Factory Manager, Pharmaceutical Home Affairs Shwetaung Advanced Textile and Finishing Plant, Factory (Inyaung), Myanma Pharmaceutical 36. U Win Thaung, Deputy Director-General, Road Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Transport Administration Department, Ministry of 22. U Khin Soe, Factory Manager, Ahlon Soft Drinks 11. Dr Myint Sein, Factory Manager, Pharmaceutical Rail Transportation and Ice Factory, Myanmar Foodstuff Industries, Factory (PyinOoLwin), Myanma Pharmaceutical 37. U Tint Swe, General Manager, Myanma Hotels and Ministry of Industry-1 Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Tourism Services, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism 23. U Than Oo, Factory Manager, Sewing Machine 12. U Htin Kyaw, Factory Manager, Enamel Ware 38. U Aung Tun Khine, Deputy Director-General, Social Factory (Kyaukse), Myanma General and Factory (Thayawady), Myanma Ceramics Industries, Welfare Department, Ministry of Social Welfare, Maintenance Industries, Ministry of industry-1 Ministry of Industry-1 Relief and Resettlement 24. U Nyunt Swe, Director, Planning Department, 13. U Aung Thein Myint, Factory Manager, Thayet 39. Dr Kathy Lwin, Pro-Rector, Mandalay Ministry of National Planning and Economic Cement Plant, Myanma Ceramics Industries, Technological University, Ministry of Science and Development Ministry of Industry-1 Technology 25. Daw Khin Ma Ma Swe, Director, Planning 14. U Zaw Win, Factory Manager, Kyangin Cement 40. U Aung Myint, Pro-Rector, Monywa Institute of Department, Ministry of National Planning and Plant, Myanma Ceramics Industries, Ministry of Economics, Ministry of Education Economic Development Industry-1 41. U Than Nwe, Pro-Rector, Yadanabon University, 26. U Thaung Tin, Director (Head Office), Planning 15. U Khin Maung Ba, Head of Office (Deputy Director- Ministry of Education Department, Ministry of National Planning and General), Minister’s Office, Ministry of National 42. U Tin Aung, Deputy Principal, Bhamo University, Economic Development Planning and Economic Development Ministry of Education 27. U Khin Maung Thein, Director, Yangon Division 16. Daw Lei Lei Thein, Deputy Director-General, 43. Dr Kyaw Min, Acting Director-General, Medical Planning Department, Ministry of National Planning Planning Department, Ministry of National Planning Research Department (Lower Myanmar), Ministry and Economic Development and Economic Development of Health 28. U Maung Maung Khin, Director (Head Office), 17. U Khin Maung Zaw, Deputy Director-General, 44. U Aung Myat Kyaw, Deputy Director-General, Foreign Economic and Relations Department, Project Appraisal & Progress Reporting Department, Traditional Medicine Department, Ministry of Health Ministry of National Planning and Economic Ministry of National Planning and Economic Excellent Performance in Administrative Field Development Development (Third Class) 29. Daw Than Than Lin, Director, Foreign Economic 18. U Kyaw Zaw, Deputy Director-General, Directorate 1. U Sein Lin, Division Judge, Bago Division (west) and Relations Department, Ministry of National of Investment and Companies Administration, Court Planning and Economic Development Ministry of National Planning and Economic 2. Daw Lwin Lwin Aye Kyaw, Additional Director, 30. U Htay Chun, Director, Directorate of Investment and Development Civil Proceeding Department, Supreme Court Companies Administration, Ministry of National 19. U Aye Ko, Deputy Director-General, Internal (Yangon) Planning and Economic Development Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance and 3. Daw Maw Maw Aye, Deputy Director, Attorney- 31. Daw Tin Tin Htwe, Director, Directorate of Investment Revenue General’s Office (Nay Pyi Taw) and Companies Administration, Ministry of National 20. Daw Ohnmar Sein, Deputy Director-General, Central 4. U Kyaw Win Han, Director, Civil Service Selection Planning and Economic Development Bank of Myanmar, Ministry of Finance and Revenue and Training Department, Civil Service Selection (See page 10)

6-1-08 NL 9 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 Administration Department, Ayeyawaddy Division, Ministry of Home Affairs. Union of Myanmar of Foreign Affairs 92. U Khin Zaw (Pa/3436), Township Administrator, 66. Daw Nwe Nwe Yee, Director, Planning and Yesagyo Township General Administration State Peace and Development Council Administration Department, Ministry of Foreign Department, Magway Division, Ministry of Home Notification No 2/ 2008 Affairs Affairs. 67. U Win Myint, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar 93. U Khin Maung Oo (Pa/3561), Township 11th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME embassy, Kuala Lampur,Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administrator, Taungdwingyi Township General (4 January, 2008) 68. U Kyaw Win, Director,Planning and Administration Administration Department, Magway Division, Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Home Affairs (from page 9) 69. U Zaw Win, Director, Mining Department, Ministry 94. U Than Aung (Pa/3784), Township Administrator, 32. Daw Mu Mu, Director( Account Department), of Mines Pauk Township General Administration Department, Directorarte of Trade, Ministry of Commerce 70. U Tin Nu, Geologist, Geological Survey and Minerals Magway Division, Ministry of Home Affairs 33. U Min Min, Deputy Director, Planning and Statistics Exploration Enterprise, Ministry of Mines 95. U Than Ko (Pa/ 3848), Township Administrator, Division, Directorarte of Trade Department , Ministry 71. U Win Thein, Manager, Myanma Salt and Marine Natmauk Township General Administration of Commerce Chemical Enterprise, Ministry of Mines Department, Magway Division, Ministry of Home 34. Daw Naw Mu Tar Ka Paw, Deputy Director, 72. U Kyi Win, Manager, Myanma Salt and Marine Affairs International Trade Promotion Division, Directorarte Chemical Enterprise, Ministry of Mines 96. U Khin Maung Myint (Pa/4587) District of Trade, Ministry of Commerce 73. La 57116, Police Col Myint Wai, Head of Sagaing Administrator, General 35. U Yan Naing Tun, Director, Muse border trade Division Police Force, Myanmar Police Force, Administration Department, Mandalay Division, station, Boder Trade Department, Ministry of Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Home Affairs Commerce 74. La 1645, Lt Police Col Myint Lwin, Head of Shwe 97. Sa/ 0189 U Tin Tun, Director, Bureau of Special 36. Daw Kyi Mar, Deputy Director, Boder Trade Bo District Police Force, Sagaing Division, Myanmar Investigation, Ministry of Home Affairs Department, Ministry of Commerce Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs 98. Sa/ 0193 U Tint Lwin Shwe, Director, Bureau of 37. Daw Aye Myint Oo, Deputy General Manager, 75. La 59005 Lt Police Col Soe Myint, Head of Sagaing Special Investigation, Ministry of Home Affairs Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, Ministry of District Police Force, Sagaing Division, Myanmar 99. Sa/ 0114 U Maung Maung Kyaw, Director, Bureau Commerce Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs of Special Investigation, Ministry of Home Affairs 38. U Tin Thet Moe, Factory Manager, Kwat Township, 76. U Tin Thein, ( Pa/4457), Director,Training and 100. Sa/ 0967 U Nay Win, Investigator, Sagaing Division Mandalay Division Myanma Agricultural Produce Research Department, General Administration Bureau of Special Investigation, Ministry of Home Trading, Ministry of Commerce Department, Minstry of Home Affairs Affairs 39. Daw San Yi, Director, Budet Department, Ministry 77. U Tin Htut, (Pa/4454), Director, Finance and Account 101. Ka/ 2222 U Zaw Ohn, Assistant Director, Myanmar of Finance and Revenue Department, General Administration Department, Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs 40. Daw Khin Cho Tun, Director, Budget Department, Ministry of Home Affairs. 102. Ka/3401 U Myo Oo, Staff Officer, Myanmar Ministry of Finance and Revenue 78. U Tin Myo Aung, (Pa/3749), Township Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs 41. U Win Tin, Senior Engineer (civil), road construction Administrator, Taze Township General 103. Ka/ 3072 U Khin Zaw, Staff Officer, Myanmar special group-15, Yangon Division Public Works, Administration Department, Sagaing Division, Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Construction Ministry of Home Affairs. 104. Ka/ 2950 U Kyaw Soe, Staff Officer, Myanmar 42. Daw Myint Myint Thein, Assistant Engineer(civil), 79. U Ngwe San, (Pa/3260), Township Administrator, Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs Township Engineer Office, Sagaing Division Public Hline Township General 105. U Tin Sein, Senior Engineer (Civil), Myanma Works, Ministry of Construction Administration Department, Yangon Division, Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation 43. U Zaw Win Aung, Deputy General Manager, Ministry of Home Affairs. 106. U Ye Win, Director (Mechanical), Myanma Motion Cooperative Export and Import Enterprise, Ministry 80. U Zaw Soe, (Pa/ 3568), Township Administrator, Picture Enterprise, Ministry of Information of Cooperatives Hmawby Township General Administration 107. U Sein Toe, Assistant Director, Information and 44. U Aung Myint, Minister Consular, Myanmar Department, Yangon Division, Ministry of Home Public Relations Department, Bago (West), Pyay embassy, Cairo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Affairs. Township, Ministry of Information 45. U Thet Bo, Director, Consular and Legal Affairs 81. U Maung Maung Khin, (Pa/3219), Township 108. U Maung Maung Aye, Assistant Director, Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administrator, General Information and Public Relations Department, 46. U Ye Myint Aung, Consul-General, Consulate- Administration Department, Yangon Division, Pathein Township, Ayeyarwady Division, Ministry General, Hongkong, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Home Affairs. of Information 47. U Myo Tint, Consul-General, Consulate-General, 82. U Hlwan Moe Han, (Pa/4031), Township 109. U Kyi, Assistant Director, Information and Public Kunming, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administrator, Phakant Township General Relations Department, Township, Taninthari 48. U Myint Lwin,Minister Consular, Myanmar embassy, Administration Department, Kachin State, Ministry Division, Ministry of Information , Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Home Affairs. 110. U Hlaing Myint, Director, Directorate of Hotels and 49. U Soe Paing, Consul-General, Consulate-General, 83. U Zaw Min Han, (Pa/3999), Township Administrator, Tourism, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism Calcutta, Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Administration 111. Daw Kyi Kyi Aye, Director, Directorate of Hotels 50. U Myint Swe, Minister Counsellor,Myanmar Department, Kachin State, Ministry of Home Affairs. and Tourism, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism embassy, New Delhi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 84. U Soe Soe Thet, (Pa/4129), Township (Branch) 112. U Thein Lwin, Deputy General Manager, Myanma 51. U Han Thu, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar Administrator, Sinbo Township General Hotels and Tourism Sevices, Ministry of Hotels and embassy,Brussel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administration Department, Kachin State, Ministry Tourism 52. U Tint Swe, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar embassy, of Home Affairs. 113. Daw Kyin New, Deputy General Manager, Beijing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 85. U Win Maw, (Pa/4135), Township (Branch) Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, Ministry of 53. U Sein Oo, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar embassy, Administrator, Lwejel Township General Hotels and Tourism Vientiane, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administration Department, Kachin State, Ministry 114. U Win Naing, Director, Progress of Border Areas 54. U Myint Tun, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar of Home Affairs. and National Races Department, Ministry of Progress embassy, Tokyo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 86. U Khine Min Ko (Pa/4088), Township (Branch) of Border Areas and National Races and 55. U Khin Maung Lin, Director, Political Affairs Administrator, Hopin Township General Development Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affair Administration Department, Kachin State, Ministry 115. U Hla Myint, Director, Director, Progress of Border 56. U Maung Wai,Minister Counsellor, Myanmar office, of Home Affairs. Areas and National Races Department, Ministry of New York, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 87. U Htay Aung (Pa/3932), Township (Branch) 57. U Myint Soe-1, Minister Counsellor,Mynamar Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Administrator, Township General Development Affairs embassy, Bangkok, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Administration Department, Taninthayi Division, 58. Daw Hla Myo Nwe, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar 116. U Tin Cho, Director, Kachin State Development Ministry of Home Affairs. Affairs, Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and embassy, , Ministry of Foreign Affairs 88. U Aung Moe (Pa/4189), Township Administrator, 59. U Soe Hlaing, Minister Counsellor, Myanmar National Races and Development Affairs embassy, Pretoria,Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khamaukgyi Township General Administration 117. Daw Tin Moe Myint, Director (Engineering), 60. U Win Thein,Minister Counsellor, Myanmar office, Department, Taninthayi Division, Ministry of Home Development Affairs Department (Head Office), Geneva, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Affairs. Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National 61. U Nyunt Swe,Minister Counsellor,Myanmar office, 89. U Kyaw Htin (Pa/4049), Township Administrator, Races and Development Affairs Geneva, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kyaiklat Township General 118. Daw Than Myint Htet, Deputy Director, 62. U Kyaw Tin, Director, Political Department, Ministry Administration Department, Ayeyawaddy Division, Development Affairs Department (Head Office), of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Home Affairs. Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National 63. U Yauk Do Swan, Director, Political Department, 90. U Zaw Min Naing (Pa/4393), Deputy Head of Races and Development Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department, Einme Township General 119. U Khin Maung Htay, Deputy Director (Engineering), 64. Daw Mayan Jar Taung, Director, Protocol Administration Department, Ayeyawaddy Division, Development Affairs Department (Head Office), Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of HomeAffairs. Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National 65. Daw Aye Aye Mu, Director, International 91. U Myint Khine (Pa/4306), Deputy Head of Races and Development Affairs Organizations and Economic Department, Ministry Department, Mawlamyinegyun Township General (See page 11)

6-1-08 NL 10 8/9/18, 11:02 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 11 Union of Myanmar Traditional Medicine Department, Ministry of Health 24. U Soe Win, Storekeeper (Grade III), Manager Office, 147. U Than Tin, Director, Immigration and National No 14 Sawmill, Dalla, Myanma Timber Enterprise, State Peace and Development Council Registration Department, Ministry of Immigration Ministry of Forestry and Population 25. Daw Khemar Shwe, Production Technician-4, Notification No 2/ 2008 148. U Win Aung, Assistant Head, Engineering Production Department, Tarpaulin 11th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME Department (Water and Sewage), Yangon City Factory, Directorate of Ordnance Services, Ministry (4 January, 2008) Development Committee of Defence 149. U Win Aung, Head of Department, Engineering 26. U Chit Ko, Production Technician (Grade III), Bicycle (from page 10) Department (Water and Sewage), Yangon City Factory (Yangon), Myanma General and 120. U Tin Ko Ko, Chief Engineer, Muse Township Development Committee Maintenance Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Development Affairs, Ministry of Progress of Border 150. U Hla Tun, Head of Department, Engineering 27. Daw Kyi Kyi Aye, Auditor, Auditor-General’s Office Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Department (Water and Sewage), Yangon City 28. U Ye Tun, Driver, No 1381, Myoma Street, Ward 20, 121. U Kyaw Zay Yar Win, Chief Engineer, Kyaukme Development Committee Dagon Myothit (South), Yangon Division Township Development, Ministry of Progress of 151. U Tin Myint, Deputy Planning In Charge, Jade Land 29. U Min Aung, Senior Typist, Sittoung No (1), Paper Border Areas and National Races and Development Co, Myitkyina, Kachin State Mill, Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries, Affairs 152. U Ko Ko Lay, Executive, Union Ministry of Industry-1 122. U Myo Aung, Assistant Director, Khantbalu Solidarity and Development Association, Oil Mill 30. U Kyaw Myint, Head of Section (Production), Enamel Township Development Affairs, Ministry of Progress and Trading Enterprise, Private Bus-line, Mandalay Ware Factory (1), Myanma General and Maintenance of Border Areas and National Races and Development Division Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Affairs 153. U Aik Kyo, Wa Special Region (2), Construction 31. U Myo Min, Electrical Workshop, 65 (B), Sabei 2nd 123. U Win Maung Swe, Assistant Engineer, YayOo Department, Shan State (North) Street, Ward 5/6, , Yangon Township Development Affairs, Ministry of Progress Excellent Performance in Social Field (Class I) Division of Border Areas and National Races and Development 1. U Mya Thein, Vice-Chairman, Myanmar Thaing 32. U Aung Phyo, Tailor, 403/B, Aung Hsu Pan Street, Affairs Federation, Ministry of Sports Ward 19, Dagon Myothit (South), Yangon Division 124. U Thein Lwin, Principal, Archaeology Department, 2. U Hla Than, Pyae Phyo Tun International Co Ltd, 33. U Thet Lwin Oo, Supervisor, Division (5), All Bus- Technological Training School (Pyay), Ministry of Director, Aung Myat Phyo, International Co Ltd, lines Control Committee, Yangon Division Culture Myeik, Taninthayi Division 34. U Maung Maung Oo, Mercantile, Apprentice, Deputy 125. U Myo Nyunt, Director, Archaeology Department, 3. U Shwe Ku, War Veteran, No 2367, Yadana Myinzu Commander, Township Red Cross Society, Ahlon National Museum and Library Department, Ministry Street, Ward 140, Dagon Myothit (South), Yangon Township, Yangon Division of Culture Division 35. U Tin Hlaing, Merchant, No 2/A, Industry 2nd 126. U Saw Mu De Lu, Chief Engineer, Head Office- 4. U Chit Khin, Myanma Railways (Retd), No 611/A, Street, Metta Nyunt Ward, Tamway Township, based auto exchange station, Myanma Posts and U Aung Myat Park 2nd Street, Ward 8, Shwepyitha Yangon Division Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Township, Yangon Division 36. U Aung Ho An, Palmist, No 19/20 (2-A), Posts and Telegraphs 5. U Yu Tin (a) U Yu Khin, Merchant, No 56 (B), Thant Mayanmyaing Street, Ward 7, Hline Township, 127. U Khin Maung Oo, Director, Directorate of Zin Street, Ward 3, Mayangon Township, Yangon Yangon Division Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Division 37. U Aung Myin Soe (a) U Aung Soe Kyi, Writer, Posts and Telegraphs 6. U Soe, Vendor, 224/Ka, Aung Theiddi 3rd Street, Astrologer, No 209, Baho (Shan) Street, Linlun 128. U Iddhi Hla, Assistant General Manager, Myanma Ward 12, Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Division (North) Ward, Sangyoung Township, Yangon Posts and Telecommunications, Mandalay Division, 7. Daw Myint Myint Aye, Junior Assistant Teacher, Division Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs 272/6, Kyaung Street, Ward 25, Thuwunna, Ministry 38. U Tun Kyaing, Office Boy, Myanma Posts and 129. U Naing Lin, Deputy Director (Ministers Office of Education Telecommunications, Mandalay, Ministry of (Attached), Directorate of Telecommunications, 8. U Thaung Kyaing, Retired, No 75, 4th Street, Thukha Telecommunications, Posts and Telegraphs Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Yeiktha, Ward 6, Hline Township, Yangon Division 39. La 80075, Police Lt-Corporal Ne Win, Railway 130. Dr Myat Kyaw, Director, Directorate of Livestock 9. U Mya Lwin (AMS), Company Security Street, Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs and Fisheries, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Block (C), , Yangon Division 40. Daw Ngwe Yee, Production Technician (Grade IV), 131. U Maung Maung Soe, Director, Directorate of 10. U Pandita, Monk, Mogok Meditation Centre, 148, Paleik Textile and Finishing Touch Plant, Myanma Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Livestock and Ngu Wah Street, Saw Yan Paing South Ward, Ahlon Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Fisheries Township, Yangon Division 41. U Nandiya, Monk, Kesarama Monastery, H Ward 132. Daw San San Myint, Director, Directorate of 11. Daw Maw Maw Oo, Junior Assistant Teacher, 139, (South), Thingangyun Township, Yangon Division Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Livestock and Thanthumar Street, Supaung Ward, Thuwunna, 42. U Ye Aung, Office Boy, Kyaukse Township, General Fisheries Ministry of Education Administration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs 133. U Khin Maung Kyu, Assistant Executive Engineer 12. U Win Naing, Vendor, No 60, Ywale Street, 43. Air/18621, Sergeant Tin Aung, Office of (Mechanical), Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, Titut Ponnagon, Tamway Township, Yangon Division Commander-in-Chief (Air), Ministry of Defence Oil-field, , Ministry of Energy 13. U Tin Thaung, Deputy Staff Officer, Security 44. U Kesava, Monk, Taungbalu Monastery, Thayettaw 134. U Zaw Win, Electrical Chief Engineer, Myanma Oil Department, Central Bank of Myanmar, Ministry of Kyaungtaik, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Division and Gas Enterprise, Ministry of Energy Finance and Revenue 45. U Htwe Aung, Assistant Director, Sports and Physical 135. U Khin Maung Myint, Chief Engineer (Construction), 14. Daw Than Than Sint, Retired, No 19, Fifth Floor, Education Department, , Mandalay Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, Titut Oil-field, Kyaung Street, Myenigon Ward (North), Sangyoung Division, Ministry of Sports Pyay Township, Ministry of Energy Township, Yangon Division 46. Daw Tin Nyunt, Vendor, No 18, U Lugalay Street, 136. Daw Marlar Kyaw, Director (Accounts), Accounts 15. U Kyaw Kyaw, Driver (3), Factory and Automobile East Saw Yan Paing Ward, , Yangon Division, Hydropower Projects Department, Ministry Department, Yangon City Development Committee Division of Electric Power No (1) 16. U Thein Aung, Foreman, Railways Technical 47. Daw San San Win, Production Technician (Grade 137. U Khin Maung Lat, Deputy Director (Civil), Training School, Diesel Locomotive Shed, Ywa V), Paleik Textile and Finishing Touch Plant, Construction No (2), Hydropower Projects Htaung, Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1 Department, Ministry of Electric Power No (1) Transportation 48. U Myo Naing, Company Staff, Room No 31, Building 138. Dr Khin Maung Kyaw, Chief Medical Officer, 17. Daw Naw Htwe Htwe, Accountant (2), Accounts No 14, Yan Aye Street, Ward 5, Yankin Township, Medical Division (Head Office), Nay Pyi Taw, Department, Mandalay City Development Committee Yangon Division Myanma Electric Power Enterprise, Ministry of 18. U Maung Maung, Deputy Brigade Commander, Red 49. U Kyin Tun, Supervisor (Malaria), Hmawby Hydropower (2) Cross Society, No 76, Aung Zeya Street, Ward 4, Township Health Department, Ministry of Health 139. U Kyaw Tin, Director, Myanma Electric Power Thongwa, Yangon Division 50. U Soe Win, Vendor, No 100, Mezigon Street, Ward Enterprise, Ministry of Electric Power No (2) 19. U Win Thein, Technician-4 (Word Procession), Word 7, Hline Township, Yangon Division 140. Daw Yin Yin Myat, Principal, Mawlamyine Procession Room (Central Printing Press), Printing 51. U Hla Myint, Vendor, No 11, 159th Street, Tamwaygyi, Education College, Ministry of Education and Publishing Enterprise, Ministry of Information A-C Ward, Tamway Township, Yangon Division 141. U Thu Kha, Director, Education Planning and 20. U Saw Lunt Sein, Technician (Grade III) Industry, 52. U Htay Lwin, K Construction Group Co Ltd, No 9/ Training Department, Ministry of Education Overseer, Assembling Bogie Locomotive Shed 117, Marga Street, Ward 4 (A), Thangangyun 142. Daw Khin Myo Myint Kyu, Director, Myanmar (Insein), Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Township, Yangon Division Education Research Bureau, Ministry of Education Transportation 53. U Mya Win, Sawmill Repairer, No 6 Sawmill, 143. U Khin Maung Lu, Deputy Director, Myanmar 21. U Tin Kyaing (Merchant), Company Commander Botahtaung, Myanma Timber Enterprise, Ministry Education Research Burueau, Ministry of Education (Yay/Htauk), Red Cross Battalion, Mayangon of Forestry 144. Dr Khin Naing Oo, Professor (Head of Department), Township, Yangon Division 54. U Tun Yee, Worker (Grade I), Hygiene and Sanitation Monywa University of Economics, Ministry of 22. U Hla Aye, Supervisor, Planning Department, Department, Yangon City Development Committee Education Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries, 55. U Soe Win (a) U Kok, Guard of Agricultural Godown, 145. Daw Khin San Myint, Director (Admin), Traditional Ministry of Industry-2 Nanpan (Inlay), Zaybaing Ward, Nelan Village, Medicine Department, Ministry of Health 23. U Aung Phyo, Worker (Grade I), Hygiene and Sanitation Nyaungshwe 146. U Win Myint, Director (Research/Development), Department, Yangon City Development Committee (to be continued)

6-1-08 NL 11 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 12 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008

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Aeq;sit\AK¥k\Alk\m¥a;kui (9-1-2008) research institutes in learning in Beijing do not said. —MNA/Xinhua en≥m˙stc\j eAak\ePa\ppå lip\sat∑c\ laerak\sMusm\; water at 5 am as it travelled wy\y¨Niuc\påqv\- through the Dover Strait. - Am˙t\(1) sk\mOwn\”k^;@an Nicaragua seizes 20 tons A towing vessel has mn\ma.eS;wå;N˙c\. Aim\qMu;psßv\;lup\cn\; gone to the 90,500-tons s^mMkin\;@an of cocaine in 2007 ship to help assess any enpv\eta\ - PuM:nMpåt\ - 067-408144 damage, though early MANAGUA, 4 Jan — Sevilla added. Some six - Am˙t\(1) sk\mOwn\”k^;@an country, marked a record reports said the Cortesia mn\ma.eS;wå;N˙c\. Aim\qMu;psßv\;lup\cn\; Nicaraguan anti-narcotics figure in the whole Central million US dollars, two is watertight and there plt\sts\sk\RMuAm˙t\(1) agents confiscated over American region, the small airplanes, many is no fuel leakage. PuM:nMpåt\ - 01-660211' 699485 20 tons of cocaine and spokesman said. Of the boats, vehicles and The 43,000 tons of 186 kilogrammes of operations, 44 were carried communication equipment cargo is secure, and none Yangon Sailing Club heroine and arrested 900 out against alleged inter- were also seized in the of the 27 crew was injured. Annual General Meeting suspected drug traffickers national drug traffickers and operations, according to The vessel was on its in 2007, National Police Sevilla. All members of Yangon Sailing Club are invited to attend the rest against local drug way to the Suez Canal the Annual General Meeting to be held as follows: spokesman Alonso Sevilla traffickers, Sevilla said. In recent years, when it went aground Date : 20th January 2008 said on Wednesday. The detainees included Nicaragua has become an close to the Varne Bank Place : Yangon Sailing Club The confiscations and Nicaraguans, Mexicans, important channel for about nine miles south of Time : 9:30 a.m. Secretary arrests, carried out in 2,000 Guatemalans and Salva- drugs smuggled from Dover Harbour. Yangon Sailing Club operations across the doreans, all with alleged South America to Mexico It is lying outside links to drug cartels in and the United States. shipping lanes, but will China bans online sale of lotteries Colombia and Mexico, MNA/Xinhua have to wait until the next high water at about to ensure regulation Fire ravages Manila 6:30 pm before any chance BEIJING, 4 Jan — No lotteries online prior to the laws and rules. shopping mall, no casualties of refloating. institutions will be issuance of the circular Perpetrators of online The weather is allowed to sell lotteries will stop the activity sale of illegal lotteries, or MANILA, 4 Jan — A fire unit and engulfed the mall predicted to worsen later on the Internet any more immediately as of the day those who intercepted in a shopping mall in the before it was brought under on Wednesday with the in China, said a circular when the document was money from lottery sale Philippine capital Manila control 10 hours later. current force four issued Wednesday jointly issued. or gambled online, will burned through most of the The smoke was visible southeasterly winds by the Ministry of Finance, Those failing to stop be prosecuted. day on Thursday, sending from many parts of the city, expected to strengthen to the Ministry of Civil online sale on time will According to Wang a thick pall of black smoke including from the five or six, occasionally Affairs and the General by penalized by Xuehong, head of the into the air that was visible international airport. seven easterlies. Administration of Sports. telecommunication regu- research institute of across the city of 12 million MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters Those beginning to sell lators according to related lottery under the Beijing people. University, there are No one was injured in honesty and security the fire at the mall in the Cargo ship sinks in Sea problems in the area of crowded Baclaran online lottery sale. It is neighbourhood in the heart of Azov, at least three dead difficult for buyers to tell of the city. Officials said SOFIA/ KIEV, 4 Jan — A Bulgarian cargo ship legal websites from illegal the fire began at around with 11 crew on board sank in rough weather in the ones.—MNA/Xinhua dawn in an air conditioning Sea of Azov on Thursday, drowning at least three seamen, rescue officials said. UAE to license mobile digital The ship sank near the narrow Kerch Strait, between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, TV service by mid 2008 where a dozen vessels, some carrying oil products, ABU DHABI, 4 Jan — The telecom watchdog of the went down or were damaged in a storm in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will issue a licence for November. the mobile digital TV service in the country by the One Bulgarian seaman was rescued alive, middle of 2008, local newspaper Khaleej Times Russian news agencies reported, but efforts to save reported on Thursday. more crew from the vessel, called the Vanessa, The UAE Telecommunication Regulatory were hampered by stormy conditions, and rescuers Authority (TRA) have appointed a consultant to advise it on licensing issues and procedures, according View of a star cluster in outer space. Astronomers ceased for the night. to the report. poring over a young star 180 light years from Interfax agency reported the rescued sailor as The consultant will take a month's time to complete Earth have found evidence that stellar birth can saying he saw four crew managing to reach a life the task, and enable TRA to issue the licence to the lead to the formation of a planet only millions of raft, raising hopes more would be found alive. operator by the middle of 2008, TRA Director General years later, a mere blink on the cosmic timescale. MNA/Reuters Mohammed Al Ghanem said. —MNA/Xinhua INTERNET

6-1-08 NL 12 8/9/18, 11:02 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 13 France warns against excessive mobile phone use PARIS, 4 Jan— The effects, the Ministry of when reception is poor, French Health Ministry Health, Youth and Sports or during high speed on Wednesday issued said in a statement. travel, and finally, keep a warning against ex- “As the hypothesis of a the telephone away from cessive mobile phone use, risk cannot be entirely sensitive areas of the budy especially by children, excluded, precaution is by using a hands-free kit,” though it recognized justified,” the ministry the ministry said. science had not proved said.It recommended Health Minister cellular technology was using mobile phones in Roselyne Bachelot- dangerous. moderation, especially Narquin said on France 2 The appearance on the among children, and gave television that mobile market of mobile phones advice on how users could phones given to children designed for children has reduce their exposure to could be useful safely In this photo released raised concern since any possible risk. items, but parents should by the Wildlife youngsters would be “One should use a be cautions about frequent Moderate quake jolts Conservation Society, particularly vulnerable to mobile phone with good use. ‘King’ an adult male any possivle health judgement, avoid calling MNA/Reuters marmoset carries the Bali Island offspring he fathered J AKARTA, 4 Jan — An earthquake with magnitude Czechs to build 15 green houses with his mate, of 5.0 hit Indonesia’s beautiful resort of Bali Island ‘Squirt,’ on his back on Thursday morning, but there was no report of in Antarctica at the Bronx Zoo in damages or casualty, the local meteorology agency New York, on 3 Jan, said here. PRAGUE, 4 Jan — monitoring changes in higher than outside. 2008. His primary The quake struck at 00:32 Jakarta Time (1732 Czech scientists want to the green house,” Bartak The enclosed space responsibility being GMT, Wednesday) with epicentre at 199 kilometres build 15 little green said. Although the green is protected from wind- child rearing, King southwest of Nusa Dua of the island and at 25 houses in the Antarctica houses lack roofs, the storm, but not from rain will guide the twins kilometres in depth, an official of the agency said. to simulate the process temperature inside is and snowfall. into adulthood. MNA/Xinhua of warming and the two degrees Centigrade MNA/Xinhua INTERNET emergence of primitive plants in what were NZ tourism could be hit originally life-unfriendly badly by gas emissions conditions, Czech biologist Milos Bartak WELLINGTON, 4 Jan — thought, and the scale of said on Wednesday. A new research has emissions could have far- The first results of suggested gas emissions reaching implications for the experiment are could have far-reaching the tourism industry, expected in five years, implications on New according to a report on the Czech news agency Zealand’s tourism the website of radio CTK quoted Bartak, a industry, local media Newstalk ZB. biologist from Masaryk reported on Thursday. Researcher Craig University in Brno as The study conducted by Rodger said as tourism is saying. Four such green ’s Otago New Zealand’s number houses have yet been University and released one export earner, the built on James Ross recently found greenhouse findings give cause for Island, Antarctica, for gas emissions generated by concern. Emissions work the time being. The visitors travelling to New out at about eight million scientists will wait for the Zealand are far greater than tons a year. green houses to become had been previously MNA/Xinhua green with algae, mosses A scientist holds a mouse. Swiss scientists and lichen, CTK said. searching for a vaccine against cat allergies have Finger length could predict arthritis “Each little green successfully tested their formula on every mog’s BEIJING, 5 Jan — A study of more than 2,000 people, published in the journal house, spreading on foe — a mouse. A team from the Swiss asthma and Arthritis and Rheumatism, suggests that people — particularly among women — about 1.5 square metre, allergies research institute (SIAF) first tested their whose index finger is shorter than their ring finger are up to twice as likely to contains a small re- protein molecule-based vaccine on mice and have suffer from the condition, which is the most common form of arthritis. cording device con- now received a green light from regulatory Index to ring finger arthritis could be nected to 12 sensors authorities for human trials.— INTERNET length ratio (referred to connected to the fingers. as 2D:4D) is a trait known Professor Michael Dutch centre confirms vaccine on for its differences between Doherty, lead researcher, the sexes. Men typically said, “The 2D:4D length bird flu virus have shorter second than ratio appears to be a new BRUSSELS, 5 Jan— those of humans, Dutch against not only the H5N1 fourth digits; in women, risk factor for the ViroClinics, a small newspaper De Volkskrant virus but several other bird these fingers tend to be development of OA. company run by the reported Thursday. flu viruses that occur about equal in length. Specifically, women with Erasmus Medical Centre The vaccine against worldwide. Previous studies had the “male” pattern of in Rotterdam, has tested a the lethal H5N1 bird The H5N1 virus has linked smaller ratio People whose index finger 2D:4D length ratio — that vaccine against bird flue flu virus on animals was killed millions of to athletic and sexual is shorter than their ring is, ring finger relatively developed by a British developed by British poultry in the last three prowess. And now finger are at higher risk of longer than the index pharmaceutical firm on 20 pharmaceutical firm GSK. years, mainly in Asian researchers at the osteoarthritis, according to finger — are more likely ferrets, which have The vaccine offers countries. University of Nottingham a new study released on to develop knee OA.” bronchial tubes similar to protection to those ferrets MNA/Xinhua have discovered that Friday.—INTERNET Internet

6-1-08 NL 13 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 6 January, 2008 Holders Sevilla drawn Wenger says Beckham did S P O R T S against Barcelona in Cup not figure in club’s plan MADRID, 5 Jan — Hold- 5-2 win over another third LONDON, 5 Jan — David Beckham sported the Arse- ers Sevilla have been division side Alcoyano nal strip as he joined the squad in training on Friday, handed the tie of the round despite being held 2-2 at but manager Arsene Wenger said the former in the last 16 of the King's the Nou Camp. captain did not figure in the Premier League club's Cup after being paired up "It is a tie that will re- plans. with Barcelona during Fri- ally test the level of the The LA Galaxy midfielder wore the full Gunners kit day's draw. team," Sevilla defender for the workout, including the squad number 23 he The UEFA Cup win- Daniel Alves told a news donned for Real Madrid as well as for his current MLS ners, who beat Getafe in conference. "But we know side, but Wenger said it was to help Beckham reach last season's final, will that we always play better fitness in time for his return to the US. play the first leg at home against the big sides and "He is working to be fit (in readiness for) when he next week and the return we need to make sure that is moving (back) to Los Angeles in February, so now, at the Nou Camp on 16 happens in this match." in January, we are giving him assistance with his January. The winner of the tie fitness," Wenger told a news conference. Serena Williams and Mardy Fish of the US hold Sevilla staged a heart- will meet either Re- Wenger, whose side leads the Premier League and the winners trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic stopping comeback to de- creativo Huelva or faces an FA Cup trip to Championship side (second and Jelena Jankovic of Serbia in the final of the feat Denia 5-4 on aggre- Villarreal in the quarter- division) Burnley on Sunday, said Beckham's pres- Hopman Cup mixed team tennis event in Perth gate in midweek, while finals. ence did not signal any future intentions on the part of on 4 Jan, 2008.—INTERNET Barcelona completed a League leaders Real Arsenal. Madrid were drawn Asked if he was tempted to sign Beckham during the says Lehmann mulling offer against Real Mallorca, transfer window, Wenger said simply: "No." BERLIN, 5 Jan — said he would think about both the talks and the deci- who defeated the nine- Beckham, who has won 99 England caps and retains Borussia Dortmund have (the offer), but also asked sion." But Arsenal man- times European champi- hopes of being selected by new coach Fabio Capello held talks with unsettled that he not be put under ager Arsene Wenger poured ons on their way to win- for his first fixture, at home to Switzerland next month, Arsenal goalkeeper Jens pressure to make a deci- cold water on the prospect ning the Cup in 2003. has a home close to the Arsenal training ground in Lehmann and were "cau- sion, which is fine by us," of Lehmann returning MNA/Reuters Hertfordshire.— MNA/Reuters tiously optimistic" he managing director Hans- home, saying he remained would accept an offer to Joachim Watzke told a firmly part of the Premier Celtic sign Germany return to his former club, news conference. League club's plans. the side's man- "I don't know when a "I know nothing about defender Hinkel from Sevilla aging director said. decision will come ... but I it, so it would have sur- LONDON, 5 Jan — Scottish champions "In my view it was a can say that we are cau- prised me if a player who Celtic signed Germany defender Andreas very positive chat. Jens tiously optimistic about was under contract was Hinkel from Sevilla for an undisclosed announced somewhere fee on Friday. "I am delighted to sign for CROSSWORDS PUZZLE else today," Wenger told Celtic and am really looking forward to reporters on Friday. joining up with my new team mates," the "That would have been 25-year-old Hinkel told the club's official a big surprise to me. As far Web site (www.celticfc.net). as I am concerned, Jens "Having already played against Celtic in Lehmann will be in goal at European competition I am well aware of Burnley (in the FA Cup on the magnificent stadium and wonderfully Sunday). He is playing at passionate support which the club enjoys." Burnley." Hinkel, who has signed a three and a Germany's first choice half year deal with Celtic, has played 17 keeper at the 2006 World Japanese international striker times for his country but failed to estab- Cup, Lehmann is keen to Naohiro Takahara, seen here in lish himself in Spain after joining Sevilla keep his place in the na- 2007, has agreed to leave Bundesliga from VfB Stuttgart in 2006. Celtic cannot tional team for the Euro- side to return to use Hinkel in next month's Champions pean Championship finals and play for Urawa Red League clash against Barcelona because in Switzerland and Austria Diamonds, the German club said on he has already appeared twice in this in June. — MNA/Reuters Friday. —INTERNET season's competition. — MNA/Reuters Fernandes investigated ACROSS DOWN after nightclub incident 1 Beneath 1 Offence MADRID, 5 Jan — Valencia midfielder Manuel 4 Solicit votes 2 Imbibe Fernandes is under investigation by a local court after 8 Tawny with darker 3 Set right being involved in an incident at a nightclub in the early streaks 4 Dairy product hours of Friday morning. 9 Foot-lever 5 Himlayan kingdom Fernandes, whose agent has said he is poised to join 10 Part of leg 6 Place of residence Premier League side Everton, appeared in front of the 11 Not in debt 7 Rent magistrate after being taken into custody when police 13 Light sub-machinegun 12 Formerly were called to deal with a fracas at a nightclub in the 15 Pretext 14 Side city. He was later released. 17 Excommunicated 16 Rattle The magistrate decided against carrying out a fast- 20 So be it 18 Boorish trial and ordered further investigation into allegations 22 American state 19 Harmed by police officers that they had been injured in the 24 Assert 21 Illness incident. Fernandes's team mate and fellow Portugal Li Na of China holds the winner's trophy after her 26 Glossy fabric 22 Greek fabulist international Miguel told reporters after training on final game against Victoria Azarenka at the 27 Diverting 23 Cancel Friday morning that the two players had been involved Australian Women's Hardcourt Championships on 28 Herb used as garnish 25 Farewell in the incident after being falsely accused of stealing the Gold Coast, , on 5 Jan, 2008. Li went 29 Hunting dog a watch. — MNA/Reuters on to win the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. —INTERNET

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Cambodia suffers worst U Paw Oo (Richard Paw U) Age-85 years Hawaii (USA) dengue epidemic, 407 dead United Nations Officer (Retired) U Paw Oo (Richard Paw U), beloved husband PHNOM PENH, 5 Jan children sought free of Daw Min Sein Oo (Diana Paw U); the eldest son — Cambodia suffered its treatment at four Swiss- of (U Pha Tha Htaw (Retired Sessions Judge)-Daw worst ever outbreak of funded hospitals last Mya Oo); son-in-law of (U Kyaw Min (Retired ICS)- dengue fever last year year, but doctors said Daw Sein Tha); beloved father of U Mya Sein Paw and it killed 407 people, they did not have enough U, (U Htaw Min Paw U), U Kyaw Tha Paw U-Ruth most of them children, resources to treat Adele Bartlett; beloved grandfather of Latisha Tha the highest toll in nearly everyone. Zin Bartlett Paw U, Clarissa Nila Bartlett Paw U, a decade. The World Bank, Catriana karuna Bartlett Paw U; elder brother of Dengue, which the World Health (Dr Daw Thein Nu)-U Tun Aung Kyaw, (U Saw causes fever, head-aches Organization and the Hla Maung), passed away peacefully on Sunday, and agonising muscle Red Cross have provided 9th December, 2007 at 7.30 a.m in Hawaii USA. and joint pains, had pesticides to kill Bereaved family infected nearly 40,000 mosquitoes, while the people since the first Asian Development Moderate quake jolts outbreaks last May, Bank (ADB) gave Indonesia’s S-E Sulawesi Ngan Chantha, director 300,000 US dollars to JAKARTA, 5 Jan — An earthquake with a magnitude of the Health Ministry’s the anti-dengue of 5. 7 hit Indonesia’s Southeast Sulawesi Province on anti-dengue programme, programme. Thursday night, the local meteorology agency said. said on Friday. Cambodia, whose The quake struck at 18:15 Jakarta Time (1115 GMT “It is the worst health care system was Thursday) with epicentre at 21 kilometres southeast of WEATHER number of infectious devastated in 30 years of Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi, and at 50 kilometres in cases ever in civil war, spends about depth, an official of the agency said. Saturday, 5 January, 2008 Cambodia,” he said, three US dollars per There was no report of damage or casualties Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 noting the disease person on health a year, immediately. Indonesia is laid at a vulnerable zone, so hours MST: During the past 24 hours, weather has infected 16,000 people according to the World called “the Pacific Ring of Fire”, where two continental been partly cloudy in Kachin, Rakhine States and and killed 424 in 1998. Bank. plates, stretching from the Western Hemisphere through Taninthayi Division and generally fair in the remain- Japan and Southeast Asia, meet, causing frequent volcanic Thousands of sick MNA/Reuters ing areas. Night temperatures were (3ºC) below Janu- movements. — MNA/Xinhua ary average temperatures in Kayin State and upper Sagaing Division, (5ºC) below January average tem- 11:00 am 4:45 pm peratures in Chin State, (4ºC) above January average Aew;qc\\tk\\\ ˚˚q˚˚˚ iiuuliuiiuu \\\\\ 1. Martial song 4. temperatures in Taninthayi Division and about Janu- pvaer;Rupuuuu \\mc\\\mc\\q\\\ MMÂka;MMMÂka; ary average temperatures in the remaining areas. The 11:10 am qc\\Kn\\\ \\;sa\\\ 2. Musical Programme -duutuuu iiyNiii ˙˙s˙˙˙ \\ \\\ (qmiiuuciuiuiu \\;AT\\\ ¨¨;po)¨¨¨ significant night temperatures were Haka (-2ºC), Loilin (2ºC) and Pinlaung (5ºC). 11:30 pm (qmiuciuiuiuiu \;)\\\\ Sunday, 6 January Maximum temperature on 4-1-2008 was 90ºF. 3. Round up of the 5:10 pm Tune in today Minimum temperature on 5-1-2008 was 60ºF. Rela- Sunday, 6 January week’s International 5. Dance of national 8:30 am Brief news tive humidity at 09:30 hours MST on 5-1-2008 was View on today news races 8:35 am Music 5:20 pm 74%. Total sunshine hours on 4-1-2008 was (8.1) hours 7:00 am 11:40 pm -You gotta be 6. Musical programme approx. 1. Recitation of Parittas 4. Tk\mk\\\\mk\ep¥a\\\\ \R\\\\ WcWWWW \\\\\ 8:40 am Perspectives 5:30 pm Rainfall on 5-1-2008 was nil at Mingaladon, Kaba- by Missionary Saya- Aiimiii \\eTac\\\ \\r\\\ ˙˙c˙˙˙ \\\\\ 8:45 am Music 7. Sing and enjoy -One more try Aye and Central Yangon. Total rainfall since 1-1-2008 daw U Ottamathara 12:10 pm 6:00 pm 8:50 am National news/ was nil at Mingaladon, Kaba-Aye and Central Yangon. 7:25 am 5. Myanmar movies 8. Evening news Slogan Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye) was (5) 2. To be healthy {cr´qa;}´´´´ (q^htc^^^^ \s\\\\ iui;'uiuiuiu 6:30 pm 9:00 am Music mph from Northwest at (16:30) hours MST on 4-1- exercise eAac\\l\\\ ∑∑c∑∑∑ \\'\\\ zc\\ma√\\\ ^^;)^^^ 9. Weather report -Lover of mine 2008. 7:30 am (dåRiiuukiuiiuu \\ta-q\\\ ^^htc^^^ \\s\\\ iiuu;)iuiiuu 6:35 pm 9:05 am International Bay inference: Weather is partly cloudy in the 3. Morning news 10. Musical programme news 2:15 pm South Bay and generally fair in the Andaman Sea and 7:40 am 6:50 pm 9:10 am Cultural elsewhere in the Bay of Bengal. 6. Musical programme Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MKa;zatMMKa;zatMM \lm\\\\ \;t\\\\ ∑´∑´∑´∑´∑´ 4. Nice and sweet song 11. images of Forecast valid until evening of 6-1-2008: Weather 2:30 pm {K¥s\\q\\\ ¨¨>Aa;man¨¨¨ \\}(Ap\\\ iiuuciuiiuu \\;-2)\\\ Myanmar 7:50 am will be partly cloudy in Rakhine State and Taninthayi y√\\ek¥;l\\\ iimiii μμaμμμ As√\\Alaekac\\\ \\;mv\\\ ..\\.\..\\ 7:30 pm 9:20 am Music 5. 7. Division and generally fair in the remaining States and (38) Pamgççlaççç lOiOciOiOiOi \;eK¥ac\\\\ \\;tm\\\ MMMMM 12. AK¥op\\AKaAa%a\\\ -Daddy’s girl D∑∑n∑∑∑ \\>R\\\ ˙˙v˙˙˙ \\ÂkaK\\\ÂkaKiiuuciuiiuu \\maesm\\\ OOOOO 1:30 pm News/ Slogan Divisions. 8:00 am 2:45 pm diui>eRuiuiiuu ˙>R˙˙˙˙ O OOOO {pv\q\\\\ ¨>Aa;man¨¨¨¨ \\\\\ 1:40 pm Children’s State of the sea: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar 6. At^^;p^^^ iiociiioc\\p\\\ ∑∑´´´∑∑∑´´ 8. International news Sv\\tatm\\\ MM}MMM delight (story) waters. 8:10 am 4:00 pm 8:00 pm 1:50 pm Songs for Outlook for subsequent two days: Likelihood of 7. l˙˙pwc˙˙˙ \\..Âk\.\\..Âk∑∑a;∑∑∑ ePac\\eta\\\ \\Âk\\\Âk^^;^^^ 1. Martial song 13. News children slight decrease of night temperatures in the Eastern Sipiiii \\K\\\ MMtMMM Mta;MMMM 4:15 pm 14. International news 9:00pm Weekly news Myanmar areas. 8:20 am 15. Weather report review Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring area ASuuiipouiuuiipoiiciii \\p\\\ ∑∑´´∑´∑∑´´ 2. Song for uphold 8. 16. 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6-1-08 NL 15 8/9/18, 11:02 PM 13th Waning of Nadaw 1369 ME Sunday, 6 January, 2008 People’s Desire  We favour stability.  We favour peace.  We oppose unrest and violence.

Commander Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and ministers visit Nay Pyi Taw Water Fountain Garden. — MNA Nay Pyi Taw Water Fountain Garden opens to mark 60th Anniversary Independence Day

NAY PYI TAW, 5 tee, service personnel and Lwin and Minister for in the garden are a main ferent fountains inside, dens, two stone gardens Jan—To mark the 60th local people. Progress of Border ar- pond with three a 30 feet high clock and ten feet wide buggy Anniversary Independ- Commander eas and National Races fountains inside and 11 tower, nine recreation road and footpaths. ence Day, a ceremony to Maj-Gen Wai Lwin, Min- and Development Af- small ponds with 13 dif- centres, two small gar- MNA open the Nay Pyi Taw ister for Progress of Bor- fairs Chairman of Nay Water Fountain Garden der areas and National Pyi Taw Development Visitors in Nay Pyi constructed by Nay Pyi Races and Development Committee Mayor of Taw Development Com- Affairs Chairman of Nay Nay Pyi Taw Col Thein Taw Water Foun- mittee was held at the Pyi Taw Development Nyunt unveiled the archway of the garden on Committee Mayor of Nay signboard of the garden tain Garden being yesterday, attended by Pyi Taw Col Thein Nyunt and the commander, the opened to mark Commander of Nay Pyi and Minister for Forestry minister and party Taw Command Maj-Gen Brig-Gen Thein Aung viewed the garden. the 60th Anniver- Wai Lwin, ministers, formally opened the cer- The 65-acre gar- deputy ministers, depart- emony by cutting the rib- den is situated near the sary Independence mental officials, the Sec- bon. Nay Pyi Taw City Hall retary of Nay Pyi Taw Next, Com- with a steel structure Day.—MNA Development Commit- mander Maj-Gen Wai arch-way. Also included  RFA, VOA and BBC airing skyful of lies  RFA, VOA and BBC saboteurs, watch your step!  The public be warned of killers in the air waves — RFA, VOA and BBC

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