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Volume XII, Number 203 8th Waning of Thadingyut 1366 ME Friday, 5 November, 2004

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein addresses the 42nd Meeting of the National Health Committee. — MNA Fitness and higher education of people essential for improvement of all sectors in country NHC Chairman addresses 42nd NHC Meeting YANGON, 4 Nov — the State Peace and De- is the most vital step of ment; to lay down na- Minister National Health Commit- velopment Council Of- the seven-point Road tional health policies; to Maj-Gen tee Chairman and State fice, departmental heads Map. take the lead in drawing Sein Htwa. Peace and Development of the Ministry of Fitness and higher health policies and imple- MNA Council Secretary-1 Lt- Health, and officials. education of the people Gen Thein Sein ad- In his speech, Sec- are essential for the im- dressed the 42nd NHC retary-1 Lt-Gen Thein provement of all sectors Meeting at the meeting Sein said the government in the country in line hall of Zeyathiyi is making all-out efforts with the national out- Beikman on to turn the country into a looks. Therefore, the Konmyinttha here this peaceful, modern and de- government formed the afternoon. veloped nation. At the National Health Commit- The meeting was same time, systematic tee and the Myanmar attended by NHC mem- measures are also being Education Committee to ber ministers, the taken for the emergence effectively carry out the Yangon mayor, the of a discipline-flourish- tasks in respective sec- deputy minister for ing democratic state. tors. In implementing Minister Health, the director of In this process, the The NHC is re- the different stages of the Dr Kyaw Medical Services of the government is now suc- sponsible to evaluate national health plan, the Myint. Ministry of Defence, re- cessfully holding the Na- health issues and give Ministry of Health re- sponsible personnel of tional Convention, which counsel to the govern- MNA ceives assistance from menting them; and to give related ministries and Prizes presented to winners in 12th Myanmar counsel to the govern- governmental organiza- Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions ment as to cooperation tions. Moreover, the Un- with the WHO, the ion Solidarity and Devel- YANGON, 4 Nov — The 12th Myanmar Tradi- UNICEF and other opment Association, the tional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions were health-related interna- Myanmar Maternal and held from 14 to 31 October here in accordance with tional organizations and Child Welfare Associa- the six objectives—to vitalize partiotism and nation- promulgation of health- tion, the Myanmar Red alism in all citizens, to preserve and safeguard related laws. Myanmar cultural heritage, to perpetuate genuine Cross Society, and other Myanmar music, dance and traditional fine arts, to The NHC has been volunteer social organiza- preserve Myanmar national character, to nurture spir- implementing its national tions render cooperation itual development of the youths and to prevent influ- health plans laid down in to the ministry. ence of alien culture. The prize presentation ceremony accord with the national The government, of the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Perform- health policies. For the on its part, is also under- ing Arts Competitons was held yesterday afternoon time being, the NHC is taking public health care at National Theatre in Dagon Township. Member of implementing its 12-point services by forming the Panel of Patrons for Organizing the competitions National Health Plan health committees at dif- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development 2001-2006. ferent levels down to Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein presented prizes to the Keeping in mind grass-roots level. With winners. the future state which is these concerted efforts, (See page 6) being built in accord with the tasks of the NHC Minister Col Tin Hlaing presents first prize for national objectives, the have achieved success. basic education level girls’ (aged 10-15) Xylo- NHC is also implement- Therefore, ministries and phone contest to Ma Kay Zin Chit Su of Yangon ing the 30-year long-term departments concerned Division. — MNA national health plan. (See page 8) Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Friday, 5 November, 2004 * 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 Prevent penetration of alien * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State culture * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Now, the Union of Myanmar is moving on the path where there prevails justice and unity Mayor inspects projects of YCDC suitable for the country’s traditions, culture, YANGON, 4 Nov— and party heard reports spected the project site. tions on completion of national character and norms. And the Govern- Chairman of the Yangon presented by officials The Mayor also the projects as soon as ment has been implementing the State’s Seven- City Development Com- concerned on progress of inspected progress in possible and minimizing point Road Map step by step, which can guaran- mittee Mayor Brig-Gen construction of a replica constructing the wooden loss and wastage. Next, tee the nation to continue to march along the Aung Thein Lin, accom- of Mt. Popa and future bridge linking Ba- the YCDC Chairman in- national path firmly. panied by officials, in- plans. The Mayor in- GanLone island and spected land prepara- In this regard, efforts are to be exerted spected the projects be- structed the officials to Khaymardipa island, tions for building a gold ing undertaken by the upgrade roads, construct buildings, and the resort and left instruc- with heart and soul through the might of na- YCDC this morning. On a car park, complete the bridge linking Pale is- tions on ensuring a tional cultural performing arts to shape the arrival at the Central tasks timely and ensure land and TintCarGon is- standard training better future of the nation in conformity with Forest Zone, the Mayor worksite safety, and in- land, and gave instruc- course.—MNA national character, value, norms and standards. Member of the Panel of Patrons for Or- Myanmar delegation returns home from ACMECS ganizing the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cul- YANGON, 4 Nov — tural Performing Arts Competitions, also Secre- Myanmar delegation led tary-1 of the State Peace and Development Coun- by Deputy Minister for cil Lt-Gen Thein Sein, delivered an address at Foreign Affairs U Kyaw the prize presentation ceremony for the Compe- Thu arrived back here by titions the other day. air this morning after at- The Secretary-1 in his address said “The tending the Ayeyawady- current penetration of alien culture is not just a Chao Phra-Mekong Eco- normal engagement and integration. Behind nomic Cooperation Strat- cultural peneration is a well-schemed intetion of egy (ACMECS) Ministe- diminishing and weakening our traditions and rial Retreat held in Krabi, Thailand from 1st to 3rd culture, social values, morals, ethics and na- November 2004. At the tional norms through gradual domination of Retreat, projects that are alien customs, thoughts, styles and social values. implemented under the Ministers and deputy ministers who attended Ayeyawady-Chao Phra-Mekong With national outlook, we must always beware five areas of cooperation Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) pose for a documentary photo. — MNA of such cultural penetration”. during the past year, espe- Industrial Cooperation ADB). ACMECS mem- Also present at the meet- Now is the time when the Government is cially short-term projects Sector. After the Retreat, ber countries tabled 26 ing were U Nyan Lynn, constantly reinforcing own traditions, culture to be implemented from Myanmar delegation projects under ACMECS Director-General of Con- and national sentiment, which have been pre- 2003 to 2005 were as- leader U Kyaw Thu at- Plan of Action for consid- sular and Legal Affairs served for centuries, by organizing Myanmar sessed and solutions to ef- tended the Signing Cer- eration by the Develop- Department and U Soe traditional cultural performing arts competi- fectively overcome the emony and signed the Pro- ment Partners. The Devel- Lynn Han, Counsellor of tions. It is also exposing grandness of Myanmar’s obstacles in implement- tocol to the Bagan Decla- opment Partners ex- Myanmar Embassy in traditions and cultural standard and uplifting ing them were sought. ration on the Admission pressed their support and Bankok. the dignity of Myanmar society, while safeguard- It was also agreed of the Socialist Republic interest to collaborate with The Myanmar del- at the Retreat, to set up ing cultural heritages including Myanmar tra- of Viet nam to ACMECS. ACMECS members in im- egation was welcomed Sectoral Working Groups During the plementing the projects. back at the Yangon Inter- ditional cultural performing arts competitions. for each area of coopera- ACMECS Ministerial Re- The Deputy Minis- national Airport by direc- Only then, will nationalistic spirit, which has tion to assess and expe- treat, ACMECS member ter for Foreign Affairs U tors-general and senior of- been conceived through preservation of national dite the process of imple- countries met in an open Kyaw Thu received Mr ficials of the Ministry of heritages, and national strength, which serves menting the ACMECS session with Development Keishiro Fukushima, Par- Foreign Affairs, Acting the interests of the nation and the people forever, Plan of Action. In this re- Partners (Australia, liamentary Secretary for Representative Charge d’ flourish amongst the national people. gard, Myanmar will serve France, Germany, Japan, Foreign Affairs of Japan Affaires Mr Opas Therefore, the entire people are urged to as Coordinating Country New Zealand and Asian and discussed matters re- Chantarasup of the Royal constantly preserve and uplift the nation’s noble for the Agricultural and Development Bank- lating to bilateral relations. Thai Embassy. — MNA traditions, fine customs and grand culture so as Chinese wushu coach arrives to be fully equipped with national fervour in YANGON, 4 Nov — order to prevent the penetration of alien culture. from PRC yesterday to Myanmar from 20 to 28 She won gold Mrs Liang Xia Kul, a train the Myanmar team November. medal in All China Wushu daoshu coach from the that will take part in the Mrs Liang will Championships in 2003,

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January. in March and would deployment of troops in The troop deployment From his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, US be the country's last has been a political senator Kerry expressed his congratulations to Bush, military contribution to millstone for the ruling telling the Republican President the country now was the stabilization effort. Socialist party, which in too divided. Ferenc Gyurcsany, the summer forced former “Congratulations, Mr President ... We really have to the Hungarian Prime Prime Minister Peter do something about it,” Kerry said in the telephone call Minister, announced plans Medgyessy out of office described by sources as lasting less than five minutes, to withdraw 300 troops in and replaced him with Mr media reported. Bush agreed, calling Kerry a worthy, March. Gyurcsany. tough and honourable opponent, according to the report. "To stay there until About ten states have Kerry’s call came after his campaign learned that elections are completed already either pulled out Bush was assured of victory in key battleground state of is an obligation, to stay or announced plans to do Ohio, giving the president an unquestioned majority in there for much longer so, including Spain, which the electoral votes. had 1,400 in Iraq until this Both Bush and Kerry will make a statement later in A soldier from the Queen’s year's general election the day about the election, according to US TV networks. Dragoon Guards warns an when the centre-right Earlier in the day, White House Chief of Staff Andrew Iraqi driver during a government of former Card said Bush will hold off a formal victory declaration lightning storm to keep his Prime Minister José Mara to give Kerry the “time to reflect” on the results. headlights off to avoid Aznar was replaced by the Meanwhile, the Kerry camp made an announcement, being hit by enemy fire as Socialist administration of refusing to concede defeat before every vote in the a British army convoy José Luis Rodríguez controversial state of Ohio had been counted. “We will travels overnight from Zapatero. fight for every vote,” Senator John Edwards, Kerry’s Basra to join the Black Bulgaria said it would running mate told supporters in Boston Watch Battle group at cut its military presence Bush has got more than 270 electoral college votes Camp Dogwood, 20 miles by 10 per cent next month. needed to win the presidency after his victory in Ohio. south west of Baghdad. Internet MNA/Xinhua Internet Roadside bomb kills US soldier in Iraq BAGHDAD, 3 Nov — A roadside bomb in a statement. killed a US soldier in Iraq on Wednesday, The death brings to 859 the number of the US military said. US soldiers killed in combat in Iraq. The bomb exploded as the soldier's Almost 1,120 have died in action or from patrol passed the device in Salman Pak, accidents or other causes since the start just south of the Iraqi capital. Another of last year's US-led invasion that toppled soldier was wounded, the military said Saddam Hussein.— Internet Russian nuclear submarine fires ballistic missile MOSCOW, 3 Nov — A nuclear submarine of the Russian Pacific Fleet successfully fired a ballistic missile from the Sea of Okhotsk at 12.25 Moscow Time (0725 GMT) on Tuesday, ITAR-TASS news agency said. A Defence Ministry The warhead of this the combat management official was quoted as intercontinental ballistic systems of the sea-based saying that the missile was missile developed at the strategic nuclear forces for A man lies on a hospital bed at the Yarmuk general hospital in central Baghdad launched from the Moscow institute of the accomplishment of following an attack along the airport road on the outskirts of the city submerged submarine in thermal engineering is this kind of assignments." on 3 Nov, 2004.—INTERNET the direction of the Chizh unique in its capability to MNA/Xinhua testing ground on Novaya change course and altitude Zemlya. in order to effectively Shortage of 1,123 US troops killed since It is the first launch by overcome successive anti- qualified labour the Pacific Fleet in 2004. missile defence lines. hampers Norwegian beginning of Iraq war Earlier, only the North The Bulava is expected industries WASHINGTON, 3 Nov—As of the Netherlands, two each; and Fleet submarines have to arm promising new- STOCKHOLM, 3 Nov — Wednesday, 3 Novmber, 2004, at least Denmark, El Salvador, Hungary and performed five successful generation submarines, A shortage of qualified 1,123 members of the US military have Latvia have reported one death each. launches of sea-based as well as the Typhoon- labour has led to died since the beginning of the Iraq Since May 1, 2003, when President intercontinental ballistic type submarines (project production problems for war in March 2003, according to an Bush declared that major combat missiles to date. 941). The intercontinental traditional Norwegian Associated Press count. At least 860 operations in Iraq had ended, 985 US The combat submarines ballistic missile launched industries, the Norwegian died as a result of hostile action, military members have died, according of the Russian Navy on Tuesday has hit the Broadcasting Corporation according to the Defence Department to AP's count. That includes at least 751 are intensively " breaking training target on the (NRK) reported on as of Wednesday. The figures include deaths resulting from hostile action, in" new-generation Chizh testing ground on Tuesday. three military civilians. according to the military's numbers as missiles. Thus, the team Cape Kanin Nos, aide to Even though there are The AP count is four higher than the of Wednesday. of the Dmitry Donskoi the commander-in-chief at the moment 87,000 Defence Department's tally, last The latest deaths reported by the submarine of the North of the Russian Navy Igor people without work in updated Wednesday at 10 am EST. military: Fleet on 24 September Dygalo was cited by ITAR- Norway, an increasing The British military has reported 70 —A soldier was killed Wednesday carried out "jump " testing TASS as saying. number of industrial deaths; Italy, 19; Poland, 13; Spain, in a roadside bombing 12 miles south of the latest ballistic He said the successful leaders said that they lack 11; Ukraine, nine; Bulgaria, seven; of Baghdad. missile Bulava, according firing of the missile qualified workers. Slovakia, three; Estonia, Thailand and Internet to the report. "confirms the readiness of MNA/Xinhua

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¥  suffer new attacks ¤ ˚˚˚ONDON L , 3 Nov— British troops redeployed in central Iraq to support US forces have come under fresh Four Jordanian truck attacks at their base south of Baghdad, the BBC reported Wednesday. drivers kidnapped in Iraq One mortar exploded at was no damage to the base. blocking off exit routes part of the country within the Camp Dogwood The attack was the from Fallujah and 30 days. AMMAN, 3 Nov — Militants seized four Jordanian complex, about 25 km fourth at Camp Dogwood releasing US forces for an The British government drivers along a highway in Iraq close to its western southwest of Baghdad, on since the 850-strong battle anticipated all-out assault agreed on 2 Oct to send border with the kingdom, a Foreign Ministry official Tuesday evening, the group, led by three on the stronghold, the hundreds of troops north said on Wednesday. report said. Five other companies of armored BBC said. to central Iraq to cover for The official said the Jordanians were intercepted "impacts" which failed to infantry from the 1st British USDefence troops planning a new on Tuesday on the main highway to Baghdad in a explode were also re- Battalion the Black Watch, Secretary Geoff Hoon assault in Iraq. desolate location near the town of Rutba, close to the ported. arrived last Friday. said on Tuesday he was Concern has been Jordanian-Iraqi border. However, the British The Black Watch is confident that the Black expressed in Britain that The highway is a key trade route. Defence Ministry said no expected to begin active Watch would be back in the redeployed troops Relatives said they had been driving four trucks one was injured and there patrolling this week, their base in the southern would be in greater danger loaded with plastic goods for US army camps. No in a region that has seen further details were available. far more violence than Several Jordanians have been kidnapped in Iraq their base in Basra. since a wave of abductions of foreigners began in Internet April. —Internet Bulgaria to reduce troops in Iraq SOFIA, 3 Nov— Bulgaria will cut its Polish-led multinational division to troops in Iraq from 480 to 430 beginning maintain social order and protect projects from December, the Defence Ministry in postwar rebuilding. said Wednesday. More than 70 percent of 8 million "US and Polish military experts in people disapproved of the US-led war, in Iraq have said 430 troops will be enough which Bulgaria has lost seven of its to carry out the military tasks in the new soldiers. The leftist opposition has called spot," said spokesman Vladislav on the government to withdraw its troops Prelezov said. after the January general elections in Bulgaria sent 500 troops to Iraq in Iraq. May 2003. The troops operated under a Internet A fire burns from a car bomb attack near an office of the Iraqi Ministry of Education in Baghdad, on 2 Nov, 2004. —INTERNET Asian, African countries pledge to promote trade TOKYO, 3 Nov— Asian and African countries concluded a two-day meeting on Tuesday, agreeing to intensify Africa-led economic cooperation to help the poverty-stricken continent. Participants affirmed improving socioeconomic as the TICAD Asia-Africa in a joint policy conditions, such as Trade and Investment framework that the infrastructure and human Conference, is part of ultimate goal of resources, and enhancing follow-up actions of the promoting trade and economic efficiencies. Third Tokyo International investment is essentially They intend to establish Conference on Develop- to attain poverty reduction an appropriate channel for ment (TICAD III) held last through economic networking pubic and year. Representatives of growth. private sectors in the two governments, multilateral They said that "African regions, which, among organizations and private ownership and leadership other things, would help companies from about 60 Iraqi school children cry near the site of a car bomb attack near an office of the are essential for stimulate the interest of countries and economies in Iraqi Ministry of Education in Baghdad, on 2 Nov, 2004 .—INTERNET promoting trade and the private sector in the two regions attended the investment that will lead business opportunities in meeting, according to the IAF chopper makes world’s highest to self-reliant and Africa. Japanese Foreign Ministry. sustainable development The conference, known MNA/Xinhua landing in Ladakh and equitable growth as NEW DELHI, 3 Nov — An Indian Air Force Cheetal helicopter on Tuesday well as support and HK people gaze at Latin made the world's highest landing at a density altitude of 7621 metres on Sasser cooperation of the Asian “Under the Same Sun” exhibition Kangri massif in Eastern Ladakh setting a new world record. countries." HONG KONG, 3 Nov — Two exhibitions, "Under the The Cheetal, sporting a Cheetah air by Wing Commander Upadhayay, Chief The importance of Same Sun" arts and crafts from Latin America and frame with a more powerful tm-333-2b2 test pilot, helicopters of HAL and Wing private sector was "Latin Gaze" photography, of the "Latin America in aero engine, thus bettered the record Commander Uni Pillay flying India's highlighted. Both sides Hong Kong" festival were held at Hong Kong Cultural held by the US Bell helicopter of landing indigenous light helicopter Dhruv. appealed to all Centre on Tuesday. at an altitude of 7655 metres achieved IAF sources said the motivation participating countries Colourful traditional dresses, hand-made baskets, on July 28, 2004, according to IAF behind the world record breaking bid and organizations to" handbags, festive masks, decorative hanging mats and spokesperson Squadron Leader Mahesh was that a Cheetah helicopter of the IAF ensure political, econo- wooden plates together expressed the culture of Latin Upasani. had landed at a record density altitude of mic and social stability, American countries which represented the Flown by Group Captain A S Butola more than 7,500 metres just a few months good governance and characteristics, originality and creativity at the "Under and Squadron Leader S Sharma the back — not in the quest of a record, but transparency over a the Same Sun" crafts exhibition. chopper landed at the Sasser Kangri to rescue casualities from a substantial period of time" The exhibition at the same time illustrated the work depression between main and south peak mountaineering expedition in extremely in a bid to gain the of craftsmen who express the traditions of the at an altitude of 7070, pressure altitude challenging conditions. "This feat made confidence of private indigenous communities, producing work which has of 7670 metres and density altitude of the IAF to launch a bid to break the world enterprises. much to say about their values, customs, aesthetics 7670 metres. highest landing record", the spokesperson They also called for and individual characters. — MNA/Xinhua The feat was witnessed and validated said.— MNA/PTI THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 5 US soldier pleads guilty in Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal WASHINGTON, 3 Nov— Army Special Megan Ambuhl has pleaded guilty to one count of dereliction of duty in the Abu Ghraib Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal, in a deal with prosecutors sparing her any prison time, the US Army said on Tuesday. Ambuhl, a 30-year-old stop or report abuse of wide condemnation. Special Armin Cruz, a reservist from Centreville, prisoners by other US The two other soldiers military intelligence sol- Virginia, was reduced in rank soldiers, according to the from Ambuhl's unit who dier, pleaded guilty in Sep- to private and ordered to for- Army and Ambuhl's law- previously pleaded guilty tember to maltreatment of feit half a month's pay, said yers. were Staff Sergeant Ivan detainees and was sen- Lieutenant-Colonel Pamela Under her agreement "Chip" Frederick and Spe- tenced to eight months in Hart, an Army spokes- with prosecutors, they cial Jeremy Sivits. prison. woman at the Pentagon. dropped charges of con- A US military judge in In addition, PFC She became the third spiracy, maltreatment of Baghdad last month sen- Lynndie England was or- soldier from the Army's detainees and indecent tenced Frederick to eight dered to stand trial on 372nd Military Police acts. She had faced up to years in prison after he January 17 on charges of Company to plead guilty to 7 1/2 years in prison if pleaded guilty to five assault, conspiracy to mis- charges stemming from the convicted on the more charges that included as- treat prisoners, commit- abuse at the jail on the out- serious charges. sault, committing an inde- ting indecent acts, dis- skirts of Baghdad. Another soldier in cent act and dereliction of obeying orders. A fourth soldier from January informed the US duty. In May, Sivits was She gained notoriety an Army military intelli- military chain of com- sentenced to a year in after photos were released gence unit also has pleaded mand in Iraq of physical prison after pleading guilty showing her holding a guilty. Ambuhl was the first and sexual abuse of Iraqi to maltreating a detainee, dog's leash attached to a US Army soldiers remove a covered body from the of the soldiers who have prisoners at the jail, and a conspiracy to maltreat and naked Iraqi prisoner. scene of a car bomb attack in western Baghdad, pleaded guilty not to re- military criminal inves- dereliction of duty. MNA/Reuters on 3 Nov, 2004. —INTERNET ceive prison time. tigation ensued. Ambuhl entered her The scandal erupted in plea on Saturday at a sum- April when photographs A Filipino and an American kidnapped in Iraq mary court-martial in depicting US soldiers BAGHDAD, 3 Nov — A Filipino is among three foreigners, including an American, kidnapped from the Baghdad to a charge of der- taunting and humiliating Baghdad villa of a Saudi Arabian company supplying US forces in Iraq, officials said on Tuesday. eliction of duty, taking re- naked prisoners became Initial reports had Satco in Mansour," a US "A Filipino is reported killed, several of them sponsibility for failing to public, sparking world- failed to establish that a Embassy spokesman said. missing but I do not have beheaded. Filipino was abducted on "We are actively engaged verification that he was The last two Ameri- Ahamed says UAE Monday along with an in the matter but cannot kidnapped," said Charge cans to be kidnapped in American, a Nepali and say what we are doing," d'Affairs Ricardo Endaya. Iraq were beheaded by a President a great friend three Iraqis after a he said. The Saudi company militant group led by al- gunbattle in which an Iraqi He said no one had has declined to comment. Qaeda ally Abu Musab al- of India security guard and one of claimed responsibility or At least 25 foreigners Zarqawi that demanded the assailants were killed. made demands. He con- from a dozen countries are US-led forces free women NEW DELHI, 4 Nov — India on Tuesday night Two of the Iraqis were firmed a Filipino was thought to be held by kid- detainees. condoled the death of UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin released overnight and on among the captives. nappers trying to drive The body and severed Sultan al-Nahayan describing him as an “outstanding” Tuesday returned to the The Philippines Em- US-led forces and foreign head of a Japanese leader of Islamic world and recalling his contribution in villa in the affluent bassy in Baghdad said cementing Indo-Emirates ties. workers from Iraq. Scores backpacker kidnapped by Mansour District. Satco had reported a Fili- President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister of foreigners have been Zarqawi's group was The kidnap victims pino accountant missing Manmohan Singh have sent separate messages condol- abducted since April. found on a Baghdad street work for the Saudi Ara- immediately after the kid- ing the death of the 86-year-old al-Nahayan. Many have been freed but on Saturday. bian Trading and Con- napping. Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed more than 35 have been MNA/Reuters tracting Company (Satco), termed the UAE President as an “outstanding leader of the Arab and Islamic world who played a critical role a Riyadh-based company India warns IAEA should not be for UAE’s progress and prosperity in the last three owned by Saudi and Leba- decades”. nese businessmen that utilized for political ends supplies US forces in Iraq, Describing al-Nahayan as a “great friend of India”, UNITED NATIONS, 3 Nov — India has warned against the use of International he said he had contributed to Indo-UAE ties and his according to executives Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for “political ends” and said that effective “deep interest in the well-being of India was always who know the firm. measures should be evolved to check nuclear proliferation without constrain- reflected in the strength of the relationship”. The UAE "We are concerned that ing in any way the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. an American was ab- President was always helpful to the large Indian com- Intervening in a debate ent manner. der the obligation flowing ducted yesterday...from munity in the Emirates, Ahamed said. — MNA/PTI on IAEA, India’s Junior He said measures from it. Minister for Foreign Af- should be evolved to check “... efforts to prevent fairs Rao Inderjit Singh nuclear proliferation with- proliferation should not told the United Nations out constraining in any impose undue restrictions General Assembly on way the peaceful uses of on the development and Monday that the world’s nuclear energy and added utilization of nuclear nuclear watchdog should India would be a partner energy,” he said. not be utilized for politi- in such an effort and shoul- MNA/PTI cal ends beyond its origi- nal purpose “to promote Angola profits more in first safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.” half of 2004 The role of IAEA pro- LUANDA, 3 Nov — Angola profited an extra revenue moting developmental of 250 million US dollars in the first half of this year programmes for the bet- due to the price increase in the world market, according terment of humankind by to a local report on Tuesday. using nuclear technolo- Deputy Prime Minister Aguinaldo Jaime made the gies, he said, is unique and disclosure at a Press briefing here on Monday. He said must be encouraged and that "the increasing of prices have been favouring an American soldiers walk past vehicles damaged in a car bomb explosion at a expanded but it should accelerated investments recovery that has been carried checkpoint at the entrance of the Baghdad International Airport on the outskirts operate within its techni- out by oil companies as well as a quicker reimburse- of Baghdad, on Wednesday, 3 Nov, 2004.—INTERNET cal expertise in a transpar- ment of our foreign debt through oil". — MNA/Xinhua 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 and U Kyaw Thu Win of Rakhine State recpectively, Prizes presented to winners… and U Aung Thet Tun of Manalay Division respec- (from page 1) tively; first, second and third prizes in the men’s The ceremony was also attended by Daw Khin amateur level piano contest to U Win Htut of Than Nwe, widow of Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Daw Khin Ayeyawady Division, Maung Pa Zaw Hein of Yangon Khin Win, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace Division and Maung Chan Tha of Rakhine State re- and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Chair- spectively; first, second and third prizes in the higher man of the Leading Committee for the Organizing education level men’s piano contest to Maung Soe the Competitions Chairman of Yangon Division Thein of Rakhine State and Maung Min Zayar Oo of Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Division, Maung Yu Maung of Sagaing Di- Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife, vision and Maung Aung Ko Thet of Yangon Division ministers and their wives, the Chief Justice, the At- respectively; first, second and third prizes in the basic torney-General, the Auditor-General, the Chairman education level piano contest (boys’, aged 15-20) to of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Maung Zayar Min of Yangon Division, Maung Htein Mayor, senior military officers, deputy ministers, Lin Aung of Yangon division and Maung Chan Ko members of Leading Commiottee for Organizing the Naing of Ayeyawady Division respectively; first, Competitions, Chairmen of Work Committee and second and third prizes in the basic education level Sub-committees and members, ambassadors, chage piano contest (boys’, aged 10-15) to Maung Hein Htoo d’ affaires, resident representatives of UN organiza- Zaw of Yangon Division, Maung Pa Pa Aung of tions, officials of State Peace and Development Sagaing Division and Maung Thuta Tun of Mandalay Council Office, heads of departments, members of Division respectively and consolation prize to Maung social organizations, judges, managers of states and Ye Pyi Phyo of Shan State; first, second and third divisions and participants, prize-winners, students of prizes in the basic education level piano contest (boys’, Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw presents a first prize University of Culture and guests. aged 5-10) to Maung Pyi Phyo Maung and Maung for basic education level boys’ (aged 15-20) piano At the ceremony, Minister for Home Affairs Paing Phone Maw of Mandalay Division, Maung Zaw contest to Maung Zeya Min of Yangon Division. MNA Col Tin Hlaing presented the first prize for the pro- Moe Paing of Yangon Division and Maung Nann Oo Hlaing of Yangon Division and U Aung Thein of fessional level (women’s) xylophone contest to Daw Htet of Bago Division respectively. Ayeyawady Division respectively; first, second and Khin Thein Aye of Mandalay Division, second to Next, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi third prizes in the amateur level men’s guitar contest Daw Khin Khin Myint of Rakhine State and third to presented the second prize for the women’s profes- to U Myint Kyi of Yangon Division, U Kyaw Myint Daw Than Than Nyunt of Mandalay Division; the of Rakhine State and U Thein Naing of Yangon first prize for the amateur level (women’s) xylophone Division respectively; first and second prizes in the contest to Daw Khaing Zar Win of Yangon Divi- higher education level men’s guitar contest to Maung sion, second to Ma Cho Thet Tin of Sagaing Divi- Zaw Zaw Aung of Bago Division and Maung Aung sion and third to Daw Kyi Kyi San of Mandalay Thu Naing of Yangon Division respectively; first, Division; the first prize for higher education level second and third prizes in basic education level men’s (women’s) xylophone contest to Ma Lwin Lwin Cho guitar contest (boys’, aged 15-20) to Maung Aung Tun of Rakhine State, second to Ma Tin Zar Aye of Yangon Division, Maung Hsi Thu Htet Aung of Lwin of Yangon Division and third to Ma Aung Bo Yangon Division and Maung Kyaw Swa Lin of Bago Ma of Sagaing Division; the first prize for the basic Division respectively; first, second and third prizes education level (women’s, aged 15-20) xylophone in basic education level men’s guitar contest (boys’, contest to Ma Ei Ei Chun of Yangon Division, Ma aged 10-15) to Maung Aung Naing Soe of Yadana Lin of Rakhine State and third to Ma Zar Ayeyawady Division, Maung Zarni Hein of Yangon Zar Lin (a) Pauk Kyaw Ma of Yangon Division; the Division and Maung Min Htut of Yangon Division first prize for the basic education level (girls’, aged respectively. The minister also presented the first 10-15) xylophone contest to Ma K Zin Chit Su of prize for the basic education level guitar contest Yangon Division, second to Ma Nyein Aye Thu of (boys’, aged 5-10) to Maung Phyo Min Zaw of Mandalay Division and third to Ma Ingyin Oo of Kachin State, second prize to Maung Phone Lattya Magway Division and the first prize for the basic of Yangon Division and Maung Nann Tain Yan Tun education level xylophone contest (girls’, aged 5-10) of Bago Division and third to Maung Htet Ko Ko to Ma Win Nanda Lwin of Yangon Division, second Lin of Yangon Division. to Ma Yadana U of Mandalay Division and third to Afterwards, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Ma Zarni Nann Lwin of Yangon Division. Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi presents first prize for Thura Aye Myint presented first and second prizes Next, Minister for Communications, Posts and basic education level girls’ (aged 5-10) piano of the amateur level of women’s guitar contest to Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw presented first, sec- contest to Ma Wint Yi Yun of Chin State. — MNA Daw Mya Hnin Yi of Yangon Division and Daw ond and third prizes in men’s professtional level pi- Khine Khine Myint of Bago Division; first prize for ano contest to U Myint Aung of Ayeyawady Divi- sional level piano contest to Daw Sein Sein Yin of the basic education level (women’s , aged 15-20) sion, Maung Aung Zaw Htwe of Yangon Division Yangon Division and third to Daw Than Than Nyunt of Mandalay Division; first prize for the women’s guitar contest to Ma Thiri Hlaing of Yangon amateur level piano contest to Ma Tin Sandar Win (See page 7) of Bagon Division, second to Daw Hnin Ei Phyu of Ayeyawady Division and third to Ma Cho Mar Tun of Taninthayi Division; first prize for women’s higher education level piano contest to Ma Khin Swe Mya Kyi of Mandalay Division, second to Ma Ei Thinza Kyaw of Kachin State and third to Ma Khin Swe Mya Nyunt of Mandalay Division; first prize for the basic education level piano contest (girls’, aged 15- 20) to Ma Ein Tharaphu of Yangon Division, second to Ma Su Myat of Yangon Division and third to Ma Tin Nila Win of Ayeyawady Division; first prize for the basic education level piano contest (women’s, aged 10-15) to Ma Theint Myat Thwe of Yangon Division, second to Ma Chan Myay Thu of Manda- lay Division and third to Ma Thin Myat Soe of Rakhine State; first prize for the basic education level piano contest (girls’, aged 5-10) to Ma Wint Yi Yun of Chin State, second to Ma Nyein Su Tha of Yangon Division and third to Ma Phu Ngon Kyaw of Magwe Division. Next, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presents a Htut presented the first, second and third prizes in first prize for amateur level women’s guitar the professional level men’s guitar contest to U Aung Minister Dr Kyaw Myint presents a first prize for contest to Daw Mya Hnin Yee (a) Daw Hnin Yi Shein of Yangon Division, Shwe Linban Thein basic education level girls’ (aged 10-15) mandolin Kyaw Ko Ko of Yangon Division. — MNA contest to Ma Phyu Hnin Wai of Bago Division. MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 7 second prize to Ma May Myat Tin of Ayeyawady Prizes presented to winners in… Division and third prize to Ma Pan Mi Mi of (from page 6) Yangon Division. Division and second prize to Ma Nwe Zin Win Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen of Yangon Division; first prize for the basic edu- Aung Min presented first prize for the professional cation level (girls’, aged 10-15) to Ma Su Yi Ko level men’s domin contest to U San Tint of Yangon Ko of Yangon Division and second prize to Ma Division, second prize to U Maung Maung Myint Aye Myat Thu of Yangon Division; first prize of Shan State and third prize to U Kyaw Htay of for the basic education level (girl’s, aged 5-10) Magway Division; first prize for the amateur level to Ma Phyo Phyo Lin of Bago Division and men’s domin contest to U Sein Tin Aung of Bago second prize to Ma Pan Mi Mi of Yangon Divi- Division, second prize to U Myint Soe of sion; first prize for the professional level men’s Ayeyawady Division, third prize to Maung Min mandolin contest to U Kyi Shwin of Mon State, Ye Tun of Yangon Division and consolation prize second prize to U Kyaw of Sagaing Division to U Thaung Myint Tun of Rakhine State; first and third prizes to U Tin Maung Htay of Magway prize for the basic education level (boy’s, aged 15- Division and U Saw Hla Kyi of Mandalay Divi- 20) domin contest to Maung Thet Lwin Maung sion; first prize of the amateur level men’s man- Tun of Yangon Division and second prize to Maung dolin contest to U Hla Myo of Yangon Divi- Htoo Aung of Yangon Division; first prize for the sion, second prize to U Than Soe of Bago Divi- basic education level (boy’s, aged 10-15) domin sion and third prize to U Maung Maung Lwin of contest to Maung Zeyar Soe Oo, second prize to Kachin State; first prize for the higher education Maung Moe Wai of Ayeyawady Division and third level men’s mandolin contest to Maung Myo Zaw prize to Maung Thiha Lin of Bago Division; first Zaw of Yangon Division, second prize to Maung prize for the basic education level (boy’s, aged 5- Minister Maj-Gen Aung Min presents first prize for Oo Mya Tun of Rakhine State and third prize to 10) domin contest to Maung Aung Kyaw Myint basic education level girls’ (aged 10-15) donmin con- Maung Zaw Zaw Aung of Bago Division; first and second prize to Maung San Shwe Myat; first test to Ma Shwe Zin Chit of Yangon Division. — MNA prize for the professional level women’s domin prize for the basic education level (boy’s, aged oboe contest to Maung Soe Thein of Mandalay contest to Daw Sein Sein Yi of Yangon Division; 15-20 ) mandolin contest to Maung San Htwe, Division, second prize to Maung Soe Thiha of first prize for the basic education level (girl’s, aged second prize to Maung Aung Naing Win of Yangon Division and third prize to Maung Myat 5-10) domin contest to Ma Nan Kyar Nyo Kyawt Rakhine State and Maung Ko Ko Win of Bago Ko Ko Win of Yangon Division. Division; first prize for the basic education level Minister for Labour U Tin Winn presented first (boy’s, aged 10-15) mandolin contest to Maung prize for the professional level men’s violin contest Aung, second to Maung Ye Win Aung of Bago to U Pike of Ayeyawady Division, second prize to U Division, third prize to Maung Thet Aung Soe Khin Maung Yin of Mandalay Division and third of Ayeyawady Division and consolation prize to prize to U Ti Win of Mandalay Division; first prize Maung Pyae Sone Phyo of Rakhine State; first for the amateur level men’s violin contest to Maung prize for the basic education level (boy’s, aged Si Thu Aung of Rakhine State, second prize to U 5-10) mandolin contest to Maung Mya Moe and Nyunt Win of Mandalay Division and third prize to second prize to Maung Htet Ko Ko Lin. U San Maung of Yangon Division; first prize for the Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint pre- higher education level men’s violin contest to Maung sented first prize for the professional level Win Arkar Aung of Bago Division, second prize to women’ mandolin contest to Daw Mya Hnin Yi Maung Aung Htwe of Yangon Division and third of Yangon Division and second prize to Daw prize to Maung Bo Bo Kyaw of Mandalay; first prize Ohnmar of Ayeyawady Division; first prize for for the basic education level (boy’s, aged 15-20) violin the higher education level women’s mandolin contest to Maung Thein Htet Aung of Yangon Divi- contest to Ma Hnin Nwe Soe of Ayeyawady sion and second prize to Maung Min Thukha of Division; first prize for the basic education level Yangon Division; first prize for the basic education (girl’s, aged 15-20) mandolin contest to Ma Thiri level (boy’s, aged 10-15) violin contest to Maung Hlaing of Yangon Division, second prize to Ma Thet Lwin Aung Tun of Yangon Division, second Nan Thu Zar of Bago Division and third prize to prize to Maung Saw John Na Than Aung of Yangon Ma Ei Thandar Aung of Yangon Division; first Division and third prize to Maung Thet Aung Soe of prize for the basic education level (girl’s, aged Ayeyawady Division; first prize for the basic educa- Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut presents first prize for 10-15) mandolin contest to Ma Phyu Hnin Wai tion level (boy’s, aged 5-10) violin contest to Maung basic education level boys’ (aged 10-15) of Bago Division, second prize to Ma Nwe Zin Kyaw Wana of Mandalay Division, second prizes to Myanmar guitar contest to Maung Aung Naing Win of Yangon Division and third prize to Ma Maung Hay Shar Yar Taw of Yangon Division and Soe of Ayeyawady Division. — MNA Khin Marlar of Shan State; first prize for the Maung Thiha Oo of Mandalay Division and third basic education level (girl’s, aged 5-10) mando- of Yangon Division, second prize to Ma Ei Ei Chaw prize to Maung Saw Gay De. lin contest to Ma Le Yi Win of Bago Division, of Mandalay Division and third prize to Ma Zin MNA Mar Win of Yangon Division. Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Brig-Gen Pyi Sone presented first prize for the professional level men’s oboe contest to U Zeyar Pyae of Sagaing Division, second prize to U Sein Maung Ei of Rakhine State and third prize to U San Ohn of Yangon Division; first prize for the amateur level men’s oboe contest to U Tar Naw of Mandalay Division, second prize to U San Lwin of Mandalay Division and third prize to U Hla Thein of Yangon Division; first prize for the higher education level men’s oboe contest to Maung Tin Myo Lwin of Mandalay Division, second prize to Maung Zaw Myo Thet of Yangon Division and third prize to Ye Win Than of Yangon Division; first prize for the basic educa- tion level ( aged 15-20) oboe contest to Maung Min Swe of Magway Division, second prize to Maung Sein Than Zaw of Yangon Division and third prize to Maung Si Thu Myo Htike of Man- dalay Division; first prize for the basic educa- tion level ( aged 10-15) oboe contest to Maung Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone presents first prize Kyaw Ko Lat of Magway Division, second prize for basic education level boys’ (aged 10-15) oboe to Kaung Myat Wai of Yangon Division and third Minister U Tin Winn presents first prize for basic contest to Maung Kyaw Ko Lat of Magway prize to Maung Si Thu Phyo of Mandalay; first education level boys’ (aged 10-15) violin contest to Division. — MNA prize for the basic education level ( aged 5-10) Thet Lwin Aung Tun of Yangon Division. — MNA 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 Fitness and higher … Judo, acrobat competitions of Tatmadaw (from page 1) are to make continued efforts for further achievements. (Army, Navy and Air) commence Next, NHC Secretary and Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo reported on measures taken for the implementation of the 41st NHC meeting’s resolutions. Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint also presented reports on arrangements for sending health staff abroad for further medical studies. Later, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa reported on the operation of health care centres for women. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo also presented additional reports on arrangements made for organizing the fifth traditional medicine practitioners conference and the traditional medicines and medical equipment exhibition. On the occasion, Director-General of the Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe read out the resolutions of the 42nd NHC Meeting and sought the approval of the meeting. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe speaks at the opening of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief’s Shield Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein Judo/Acrobat Tournament (2004). — MNA made suggestions in respect to the reports and gave YANGON, 4 Nov — A ceremony to open Judo and athletes. concluding remarks. —MNA Acrobat Competitions of Commander-in-Chief of First, the commander made a speech on the Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) was held in occasion. In his speech he said that the competitions National Stadium-1 (Thuwunna) this afternoon. On were held with the purposes of enbling the behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Tatmadawmen to keep themselves fit and strong, to Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development increase the number of judo and acrobat athletes in Counicl Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Tatmadaw, to produce athletes who will bring honour Myint Swe formally opened the competitions. to the State and to help them win victory in battle fields. Also present on the occasion were senior Athletes are to follow the rules of the competition. military officers of the Ministry of Defence, station Altogether 22 teams of Defence Services commanders, the commander of No 3 Military Region, (Army, Navy and Air) are taking part in the commanders of regiments and units, officials of the competitions. The competitions continue till 10 Ministry of Sports, officers and other ranks and their November. families, members of social organizations, fans and MNA Myanmar and Thailand sign MoU on Water Resources Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo presents a report at the meeting. — MNA YANGON, 4 Nov — The Ministry of Contract signed to build Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar and the Momauk-Lweje Road Ministry of Natural YANGON, 4 Nov — The Ministry of Construction Resources and and Momauk Road construction Company from China Environment of Thailand today signed a contract to repair and construct signed an MoU on Momauk-Lweje Road at Public Works (Head Office) cooperation in water here. resources management at Managing Director of Public Works U Han the Dusit Island Resort in Zaw and Director-General of the Chinese construction Chaing Rai, Thailand on 1 company Mr Li Hialgyum singed the contract and November morning. exchanged documents. Present on the Present on the occasion were Minister for occasion were Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Deputy Ministers U Agriculture and Irrigation Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint Thein, departmental Maj-Gen Htay Oo, Deputy heads and officials. Minister U Ohn Myint and Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo views hybrid corn plantation on 1-11-2004. After completing Momauk-Lweje gravel road, delegates, Minister for AGRI & IRRI the Chinese company will carry out the maintenance Natural Resources and work of the road for ten years. — MNA Environment of Thailand signed the MoU and documentary photos. production of the Farm and Nepalese journalists visit Mr Suwit Khunkitti, exchanged the documents. Minister for they were conducted delegates and guests. The ceremony came to an Agriculture and Irrigation round by Chairman of the Bagan-NyaungU, Sagaing, At the ceremony, end. Maj-Gen Htay Oo and Farm Mr Montri and the two Ministers After the cere- party went to Chaing Rai officials. Mandalay delivered addresses, mony, they posed for Farm and observed MNA YANGON, 4 Nov — A seven-member Nepalese journalist delegation led by Mr Manju Ratna Sakya on Industry-2 Minister tours Bago, Mandalay divisions 2 November visited Shwezigon Pagoda, Alodawpyai YANGON, 4 Nov — progress of construction vehicle repairing factory Mandalay Bank (Branch) Pagoda and Arnanda Pagoda in Bagan NyaungU, Minister for Industry-2 work and arrangement for No 1 in Aungmyathazan of MIDB and also Mandalay Division. Maj-Gen Saw Lwin on 30 water and power supply Township, Mandalay inspected the banking In the afternoon, they also visited Bagan October arrived at to the factory. Division and inspected services. Archaeological Museum and Myanmar Institute of construction project of the Chairman of Myanma Super Mandalay Jeeps and On 2 November, the Lacquerware. multi-purpose diesel Industrial Development 10-ton and two-ton lorries minister arrived at the The delegation went to the University for engines manufacturing Bank Minister Maj-Gen assembled by the multipurpose diesel Development of National Races in Sagaing the next factory (Thagaya) Saw Lwin went to industrial zones. engines manufacturing day and viewed round the museum of the university. Yedashe Township, Bago Meiktila Bank (Branch) of Afterwards, Maj-Gen factory (Thagaya) project During their stay in Mandalay, the journalists Division, and inspected MIDB the next day and Saw Lwin also inspected in Yedashe Township called on the Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein the construction work. inspected banking the construction work of and gave instruction on and visited Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image and the At the briefing hall, services there. the industrial training efficient use of electricity Yadanabon Bridge Project. In the evening, Mayor responsible officials The minister on 1 school (Mandalay). and fuel. Brig-Gen Yan Thein hosted a dinner to them. The briefed the minister on November arrived at the He went to the MNA delegation arrived back here this morning. — MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 9 Doyen artistes disseminating… (from page 16) the national strength. gentle characteristics and Thus, the Govern- traditions and culture and ment has been laying down customs under the and implementing cultural ideological and cultural preservation and promotion domination will lead the programmes in all sectors, people to fall under spiritual holding annually the enslavement. Only if the firm performing arts competitions historical background, high- in accord with the guidance standard civilization and the of Head of State Senior essence and value of the General Than Shwe. The delicate traditions and performing arts have been culture and fine arts can be firmly standing on their own exposed, will the youths be style throughout the past able to cherish the traditions successive eras till now. And and culture and to vitalize throughout history, doyen their national outlook and artistes have handed down spirit. Not only a dynamic the performing arts to new defence force, but also a generations, and in this way strong spiritual force they have been flourishing. comprising the spirit of At the performing arts Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein presents certificates of honour to maestros and judges for the 12th Myanmar competitions, doyen artistes national solidarity, Union Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. — MNA Spirit and national spirit is are disseminating their also needed to steer the invaluable art knowledge and generation youths have the task of preserving and Thein Sein, Commander Win Maung presented gifts national cause towards a experiences to the new come to cherish the promoting traditional culture Maj-Gen Myint Swe, of honour to doyen artistes, correct way. In addition, generation. As the performing arts. In this and for perpetuation of fine Minister for Social Welfare, instructors and judges. preservation and promotion performing arts competitions favorable circumstances, the cultural traditions and Relief and Resettlement Doyen artistes and medalists of the national culture is also have been achieving success doyen artistes should national characteristics, Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, of the performing arts a requisite for reinforcing more and more new continue to strive to extend while disseminating the Minister for Education U competitions staged essence of the cultural and Than Aung, Minister for entertainment programmes. art heritage to posterity. At Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, The Secretary-1 presented the same time, penetration Mayor Brig-Gen Aung them honourary cash awards. of customs, styles and Thein Lin, Deputy Minister He also greeted those present thoughts, that are against for Culture Brig-Gen Soe at the dinner. – MNA Myanmar culture, through movies, music, culture and economic doors, must be warded off with the spirit to cherish traditional culture and national spirit. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 thanked and honoured doyen artistes for their ardent contribution to cultural preservation and promotion programmes, wishing them to continue their work with Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe presents certificates of honour to maestros and judges health and longevity. Judge from Ayeyawady Division U Moe Kyaw Tun of the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. — MNA Secretary-1 Lt-Gen expresses gratitude. — MNA Lt-Gen Aung Htwe tours… Coord meeting of Work Committee for Upgrading of Yangon (from page 16) City Kandawgyi Park and Zoological Gardens (Yangon) held In addition, they visited JCS Co Ltd in Kalaw Township, and gave instructions to the officials concerned on extended YANGON, 4 Nov — his speech he said that Relaxation Zone; Director Minister of Science and production of corn and niger. Next, they inspected the A coordination meeting of Kandawgyi Park and of Yangon Division Forest Technology on quality 200-acre plot of Shweyinaye strain paddy in Lwemaw Work Committee for Zoological Gardens are Department U Khin Win tests; Director of the village, Kalaw Township. After hearing report on the Upgrading of Yangon City located in the heart of on tasks being carried out Ministry of Forestry U farm, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe left necessary instructions. Kandawgyi Park and Yangon City. Therefore, and future tasks in Central Myint Swe on progress in They inspected Kalaw-Taunggyi-Hopang Section Zoological Gardens measures are to be taken Forest Zone; Deputy upgrading tasks of Director of Fisheries Zoological Gardens of Meiktila-Taunggyi-Kengtung-Tachilek Union (Yangon) was held at the for timely completion of Agricultural Museum of upgrading tasks with Department U Min Thein (Yangon); Manager of Highway. — MNA Myanma Agriculture modern designs without on measures being taken MAS U Myo Nyunt on Service this afternoon. affecting existing natural for construction of fresh measures being taken in Present on the resources. The earlier the water fish gardens and Education Zone; and occasion were Chairman project is completed than future tasks in Education Architect Mr John Enada Use Natural Gas Vehicles of Work Committee scheduled, the sooner the Zone; President of on measures to be taken and save fuel oil Chairman of Yangon people can have relaxation Hoteliers Association Dr for the application of Division Peace and there. Later, he called for Khin Shwe on progress of advanced technologies

work and future tasks in

according to conceptual

Development Council speedy implementation of In automobiles, natural gas can be Commander of Yangon the project. Next, Brig- Recreation Zone; Director design in upgrading tasks

used in place of petrol and diesel. Command Maj-Gen Gen Aye Myint Kyu of Yangon Division of Kandawgyi Gardens.

Myint Swe, Members of presented reports to the Irrigation Department U After that heads of The use of natural gas can not only Work Committee Deputy commander on progress Kyaw Thein on tasks for departments gave save fuel oil but also extend engine Minister for Hotel and in construction of high- storage of more water in suggestions on timely life. Tourism Brig-Gen Aye class restaurants and Kandawgyi Lake; completion of upgrading

Managing Director of tasks of the Kandawgyi

Myint Kyu and Deputy

possibility of opening Natural gas exploited at home can Minister for Energy Brig- them; Brig-Gen Than Woodland Co Ltd U Win Park and the Zoological

be used effectively and safely. Gen Than Htay, heads of Htay on assistance Aung on progress in Gardens. After hearing the

departments, military rendered for timely construction of high-class reports, the commander Natural gas burns cent per cent region commanders, completion; Head of swimming pools; gave instructions on

and is environment-friendly. chairmen of District Peace Department of Gardens President of Pyi Sone Win speedy completion of the

Adequate supply of natural gas and Development and Playgrounds U Nyunt Naing Co Ltd U Win project. After the meeting, Councils and guests. Pe of Yangon City Naing on tasks being officials conducted the helps facilitate passenger and cargo First, the Development Committee carried out for running commander round the transport. commander made a on progress of Mono Rail in the gardens; construction sites. speech on the occasion. In construction work in Associate Professor of the MNA 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. 5 / 2004 The 1st Waxing day of Thadingyut, 1366 ME (14 October 2004)

(continued from yesterday) under Rule 27 to seek assistance from a release the said person from custody. 18. The Central Authority shall, on deciding to foreign State,and if permission is to be granted Chapter VIII give assistance send the decision of the Central Au- carry out in accordance with section 34 of the Bearing of Costs thority and the documents on request of assistance to Law. 36. If there is no agreement by other means, the the relevant government department and organization (b) may, if there is agreement with the foreign ordinary expenses in respect of the request of assist- with Transferring a Person in Custody Temporarily to State from which assistance is sought in ance shall be borne by the State rendering assistance. give Testimony, Statement or Expert Opinion to the urgent matters, request assistance from the The two States shall, if the expenses are of unusual or Requesting State in (Form-4 ), to obtain his opinion. authority of the said foreign State through extraordinary nature bear the same in accordance with 19. The relevant government department and Interpol. the conditions agreed upon in advance. organization shall clarify to the person in custody the 29. The CentralAuthority may, if the following 37. (a) If there is an agreement to assist recipro- decision of the Central Authority, as well as the request events occur, request the authority of the cally with the Union of Myanmar and if is of assistance in conformity with the law, agreement said State with Requesting Assistance in mentioned that the expenses are to be settled and commitments of the Requesting State, and send Criminal Matters in (Form-6) or in the Form by special arrangement, they shall be borne the opinion of the person in custody as to whether or prescribed by the said State for causing any in accordance with the said agreement. not he is willing to go to the foreign State and give person residing in the foreign State to come (b) If the requesting State agrees to pay all the assistance in (Form-4), within the prescribed period. to Myanmar and give testimony or assist- expenses relating to request for assistance, 20. The Central Authority shall, if the person in ance: they shall be borne by the said State. custody has agreed to testify or give statement or (a) there being credible ground that the said (c) If a person in custody is transported passing expert opinion regarding the clarification under Rule person will be able to give testimony or through the territory of Myanmar or in tran- 19 inform the Requesting State. The copy of the said assistance regarding any offence; sit in the territory of Myanmar the expenses letter of information shall be sent to the person in (b) the said person agreeing to come to Myanmar incurred shall be borne by the State which custody and to the government department and organi- and give testimony or assistance. first brought the said person or the request- zation that will hand over the said person. 30. The Central Authority shall, for enabling the ing State. 21. If the person in custody, after agreeing to person who is to give testimony or assistance to come 38. The relevant government department and give testimony, statement or expert opinion in the to the Union of Myanmar, to depart from the Union of organization shall, if the expenses regarding the re- Requesting State retracts his agreement in writing Myanmar and to perform other relevant matters, as- quest of assistance or rendering of assistance are to be before departure from Myanmar, the relevant govern- sign duty to the relevant government department and borne by the Union of Myanmar submit to the Govern- ment department and organization shall submit the organization. ment together with the recommendation of the Central matter to the Central Authority, without delay. Chapter VII Authority and obtain approval thereof. 22. The Central Authority shall, on receiving the Taking Over Temporarily a Person in Custody in Chapter IX submission of the relevant goveminent department Foreign State to Take Miscellaneous and organization, inform the retraction of the said Testimony, Statement or Expert Opinion in 39. The Government, in exercising the power agreement immediately to the Requesting State. Myanmar contained in section 9 of the law, in respect of request- 23. The Central Authority shall, for enabling to 31. The government department and organiza- ing assistance, shall amend, alter, suspend or cancel hand over the person in custody to the Requesting State tion desirous of taking testimony or statement or expert only when it is required due to the reason that the to give testimony, statement or expert opinion, send opinion of a person in custody in foreign State in activity of the Central Authority is not in conformity the request of assistance and the necessary documents Myanmar shall submit to the Central Authority men- with the aims of the law as provided in section 4 of the to the relevant government department and organiza- tioning also the following, in addition to the require- Law. tion that will hand over the person in custody tempo- ments contained in section 12 of Law. 40. In implementing the functions and duties rarily, instructing to assign a suitable official for super- (a) detailed programme to bring the person in relating to mutual assistance in criminal matters, in the vision. custody; absence of express provision in these Rules, the pro- 24. The Central Authority shall, on receiving (b) necessary documents, records and evidences. visions contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure information that the Requesting State will hand over 32. The Central Authority shall on receiving the or any other existing law may be applicable, as may be the person in custody after obtaining testimony, state- submission under Rule 31 and on deciding that the appropriate. ment or expert opinion to Myanmar, inform the gov- testimony, statement or expert opinion of a person in 41. With respect to mutual assistance in crimi- ernment department and organization that handed him custody in foreign State should be obtained, request nal matters, there shall be the right to submit as over for receiving him back. the foreign State to hand over temporarily the said exhibits documents, records and evidence sent by the 25. The relevant government department and person for obtaining the testimony, statement, or ex- authority of the foreign State due to request made by organization shall:— pert opinion. the Central Authority. (a) carry out in accordance with the instruction 33. The Central Authority shall, on receiving the 42. (a) The Central Authority shall, if the requested of the Central Authority for enabling to letter informing that the person in custody in foreign matter of the foreign State is for judicial receive the person in custody back; State has agreed to give testimony, statement or expert proceedings, inform the Supreme Court. (b) report to the Central Authority immediately opinion in Myanmar and that assistance will be given (b) The Supreme Court may carry out the matter after the person in custody has been received to Myanmar by the foreign State instruct the relevant informed under sub-section (a) by itself or back. government department and organization to carry out delegate to the relevant competent Court. 26. The Central Authority shall, if it is no longer the following matters: 43. With respect to mutual assistance in crimi- required to keep the person in custody, who was (a) carrying out to obtain a visa for the person in nal matters, if any matter arises to be settled the handed over to give testimony, statement or expert custody in foreign State and taking him over relevant government department and organization opinion due to request of assistance by the foreign temporarily; shall submit it to the Central Authority immediately State, inform the authority of the relevant State to (b) keeping the said person in custody continu- for enabling negotiation and settlement of the same release the said person from custody. ously at an appropriate place in Myanmar; between the Requesting State and the Central Author- Chapter VI (c) obtaining the testimony or statement of the ity. Requesting Assistance by Myanmar said person. 44. With respect to rendering and obtaining 27. Any government department and organiza- 34. The Central Authority shall, after carrying assistance, if there are bilateral or multilateral agree- tion shall, if it desires to request assistance from a out the matters contained in Rule 33, instruct the ments between the parties of the said agreements it foreign State in respect of matters contained in section relevant government department and organization to shall be complied with, and if there are no specific 11 of the Law submit to the Central Authority with make arrangements for sending the said person back to provisions in the said agreement, it shall be carried out Submission to Seek Assistance from the Authority of the relevant foreign State. in accordance with these Rules. the foreign State in Form (5), mentioning the necessary 35. The Central Authority shall , when informed facts contained in section 12 of the Law, to obtain by the foreign State that the person in custody who has permission. been handed over to the Union of Myanmar is no (Sd) Colonel Tin Hlaing 28. 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US troops search an Iraqi car in central Baghdad, following an attack along the airport road on 3 Nov, 2004. At least nine people were injured after a car bomb punched another hole into battle-scarred Baghdad, while guerillas kidnapped more foreigners and shot dead a top oil ministry official. INTERNET Chinese trade platform in Dubai opens gate to Syrians DAMASCUS, 3 Nov — A soon-to-open Chinese trade centre in the UAE city of Dubai has welcomed Syrian businessmen to trade with it in the future. Chinamexmart, the manufacturers in China," nomic and trading plat- largest permanent Chi- vice-president of the com- form for the Middle East, US troops close off a street in the Mansour District of Baghdad on nese trading platform pany David Xu said. Africa, South Asia and 3 Nov, 2004. A US-Lebanese man working for Iraq's transport ministry was outside China, offers an Meanwhile, the close Europe. kidnapped overnight from his house in Mansour.—INTERNET easy and direct access for proximity of the platform The mart, to be inau- the Syrian importers, said to Syria could allow the gurated on December 6, Foreign tourist arrivals rise in September in Indonesia a statement of the com- Syrian entrepreneurs an covers an area of 150,000 JAKARTA,3 Nov— The However, the figure Maksum said. pany obtained by Xinhua easier opportunity to ex- square metres and will number of foreign tourists was lower than the "The bombing in front on Monday. plore joint venture possi- house 3,000 Chinese en- visiting Indonesia in previous month due to the of the Australian "Our aim is to facili- bilities with their Chinese terprises specializing on September reached seasonal cycle of Embassy in Jakarta in tate industrial and eco- counterparts, added Xu. varieties of products, 403,444, up 16.5 per cent travelling as September September does not nomic development in Chinamexmart is a such as building materi- from that of the same is the low season for significantly affect Syria through easy avail- joint venture with Jebel Ali als, stationery, industrial period last year, the foreign tourists to go foreign tourist arrival ability of high-quality, Free Zone Authority, equipment and furnish- Central Bureau of Statistic overseas after the peak into Indonesia,"he told competitively-priced which is designed to es- ings. (BPS) announced here on season of August, Head reporters. goods from reputable tablish a large-scale eco- MNA/Xinhua Monday. of the BPS Choirul MNA/Xinhua

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Sr No. Description Quantity Minister of Planing Sheikh Humaid Bin Ahmed 1 Special Steel Round Bar 1 - Lot Al Mualla said in his investment programme report 2 Special Steel Plate 1 - Lot that the figure is a 7.7-per-cent rise in total costs of 3 Phenolic Resin 3 - Tons. federal development projects as compared to that of 4 Antimony Ingot 9 - Tons. last year. Reg.No. 431/1986 5 MS Round Bar (Polish Shaft)119.71 - Tons. Financial allocations for development projects of in respect of “Seeds and ministries and autonomous authorities this year rose Closing Date.- 19-11-2004 (Friday) (12:00) Hours. grains and legumes; natu- by 5.8 per cent as against the last year’s funds of 792 2. Tender documents are available at the office of ral agricultural products million US dollars. the Deputy General Manager (Supply), Myanma including living microbial Total costs of projects which are under construc- Railways, Corner of 51st Street and Merchant cultures; living microbial tion by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing Street, Botataung, Yangon starting from 5-11-2004 cultures for use in fermen- have reached around 1.2-billion-US-dollars, said the during the office hours. tation of feedstuffs for report. 3. For further details please call: 291982, 291994, animals, as feed additives, MNA/Xinhua (201555 Ext- 602,613) and for feeding animals”. Deputy General Manager Senior Chinese leader emphasizes Fraudulent imitation or Supply Department, Myanma Railways, unauthorised use of the Botataung, Yangon all-round links with DRC said Trade Mark will be BEIJING, 3 Nov 3 — peaceful co-existence. golese Government’s ef- dealt with according to Colombia seizes 2.1 tons of cocaine Chinese Vice-President Zeng said the Chi- forts to realize peace and law. BOGOTA, 3 Nov — The Colombian Navy seized in Zeng Qinghong said here nese Government appre- national development. Win Mu Tin, a joint operation with the US Coast Guards 2,151 kilos on Monday China is ready ciates the government of Baya expressed the M.A.,H.G.P., D.B.L of cocaine on the international waters of the Pacific to further its relationship the DRC for its firm sup- willingness to further en- for PIONEER HI-BRED Ocean, Navy authorities said Tuesday. with the Democratic Re- port to China on such ma- hance bilateral political INTERNATIONAL., INC. Five traffickers, including four Colombians and a P.O. Box 60, Yangon public of the Congo jor issues as Taiwan. exchanges, expand trade Mexican were captured on the fast boat carrying the Dated: 5 November 2004 (DRC). He said China is and economic cooperation huge amount of narcotics in the operation carried out Zeng made the re- ready to further expand and strengthen coordina- Summit of Rio under the Agreement on Maritime Interdiction signed marks during his meeting bilateral friendly relations, tion in international or- by the United States and Colombia. with Raymond Ramazani increase exchanges, en- ganizations. He said the Group to discuss Navy officials said the boat departed from the port Baya, visiting Minister of hance mutual trust in poli- two countries should re- of Buenaventura in the west of Colombia and its owner Foreign Affairs and Inter- tics and expand trade and inforce and develop bilat- foreign debts was yet to be identified. national Cooperation of economic cooperation. eral relations so as to bring RIO DE JANEIRO, 3 Drug pushers leaving from the Colombian coast the DRC. China is willing to con- benefits to their people. Nov— The Summit of the of the Pacific Ocean usually make a stop in Central Over the years, Zeng tinuously expand ex- Baya reiterated that Rio Group, to be held America and Mexico before reaching their final desti- said China and the DRC changes between the two the Democratic Republic Thursday and Friday in nation in the US, said the officials. have been trust-worthy countries in the fields of of the Congo will stick to Brazil, will pay more Colombia is one of the top producers of narcotics friends who treat and coop- culture, education and the one-China policy and attention to the restrictions in the world and most of the drugs from the South erate with each other on an health, he said. firmly support China’s of foreign debts on soci- American country are consumed in the US and Europe. equal footing and accord- Baya said the rela- cause of reunification. ety and development in MNA/Xinhua ing to the five principles of tions between China and Baya arrived here member countries. the Democratic Republic Sunday for an official visit The Rio Group, com- Hainan Airlines to buy three “Boeing” jets of the Congo have set an to China at the invitation prising 19 Latin Ameri- with bank loan example to others in the of Chinese Foreign Min- can countries, will propose TAIYUAN, 3 Nov — Province, said Chen Feng, is more powerful yet less world. He thanked China ister Li Zhaoxing. to international organiza- Hainan Airlines based in president of Hainan Air- noisy compared with ear- for its support to the Con- MNA/Xinhua tions, including the Inter- China’s southernmost is- lines Group, China’s lier generation products. national Monetary Fund, land province has ordered fourth-largest carrier. It has also larger ver- HK, Ireland enhance bilateral some measures to lessen three Boeing 737-800 jets The three jets will be tical and horizontal economic relations the burden of public ac- with a 1.1-billion-yuan delivered in July, August empennages that enhance HONG KONG, 3 Nov — of the Chinese Mainland/ counts. (132.5-million-US-dol- and September, 2005, to safety, and a larger pas- According to the gov- Hong Kong Chief Secre- Hong Kong Closer Eco- lars) loan granted by a their end user Shanxi Air- senger cabin and luggage tary for Administration nomic Partnership Ar- ernments of member domestic bank, company lines, one of the four mem- compartment. countries, debt repayment Donald Tsang met with rangement (CEPA) and sources have confirmed. bers the Hainan Airlines Chen said the pur- Irish Prime Minister Bertie the Pan- Pearl River Delta will deplete the resources The airline company Group, said Chen. Shanxi chase of the new aircraft that are needed for social Ahern in Dublin of Ire- initiative to develop closer signed a pact with the Airlines has presently two would be an essential step land to discuss measures links between Hong Kong, programmes and develop- Shanxi branch of the In- Boeing 737-400s and three to help Shanxi Airlines ment in the countries. to develop bilateral links Macao and nine southern dustrial and Commercial 737-700s in its fleet. play a larger role in the in the economic and cul- provinces, we will offer The debt problem Bank of China (ICBC) on The new Boeing 737- regional air passenger was also discussed during tural spheres, according to an excellent base for Irish Monday in Taiyuan, capi- 800 is equipped with a transport market in north a government Press re- companies to do business the previous summit held tal of north China’s Shanxi state-of-the-art engine that China.— MNA/Xinhua in the southern Peruvian lease on Tuesday. in the region,” Tsang said. Donald Tsang wel- Tsang and Ahern wit- city of Cusco. Venezuelan police seize 180 kilos of cocaine Another issue at the comed Monday Ireland’s nessed the initialling of a CARACAS, 3 Nov– The Police officials of the The police investi- upcoming summit will be increasing interest in the working holiday agree- Venezuelan investigative Anti-Narcotics Division gated a group which car- the political, economic growing Chinese market, ment which will enable police seized 180 kilos of arrested the two men Mon- ried drugs from Colombia and social situation in and reiterated Hong Kong’s young people to travel to cocaine and arrested two day when they were to take to Venezuela, from where Haiti and the difficulties intention to strengthen ties Ireland and Hong Kong Colombians on a ranch in drugs to Haiti on the the drugs were sent facing the UN peace mis- with the republic. for up to a year, hoping the western state of Galapaguito ranch. The abroad.—MNA/Xinhua sion deployed in the Car- “Hong Kong is al- the exchange will lead to Portuguesa, local newspa- seizure was conducted af- ibbean country. ready the biggest investor greater understanding and per El Nacional reported ter a six-month investiga- DONATE BLOOD in the Chinese Mainland. co-operation. MNA/Xinhua Tuesday. tion. With the implementation MNA/Xinhua

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Peter Tsangarides Archaeologists find Iron Age hut carefully positions a Japanese screen in Czechoslovakia painting more than PRAGUE, 4 Nov — Archaeologists have discovered remains of a nearly 400-years-old at 3,000 years old hut from the Iron Age with extraordinary well preserved facilities during the excavations in Prague-Liboc, research head Michal Sydney’s New South Bures from the Archaia organization said on Tuesday. Wales Art Gallery on “The places where and a small oven. Two “One of the buried in- 4 Novermber, 2004 for the inhabitants prepared containers for valuables dividuals has a sharpened part of the gallery’s and ate meat, where they were found under the axe and a marble weapon, collection of 16th to ground wheat and where floor, but they were another one was buried they stored it are recog- empty. The excavations with several necklaces 17th century Japanese nizable in the hut’s inte- started last autumn and from bone beads and art. The exhibition rior,” Bures said. have brought other dis- small shells,” Bures said. showcases screens The archaeologists coveries as well, includ- He added it is a unique from the ‘Golden Age’ have revealed a fireplace, ing about twenty 7,000 discovery. of Japanese screen a ceramic water container years old tombs. MNA/Xinhua painting, which in Japanese are called Vietnam exports more ‘byobu’ or ‘protection fragrant rice from the wind’. HANOI, 4 Nov— Vietnam exported over 100,000 tons of fragrant and INTERNET glutinous rice in the first 10 months this year, up from 75,000 tons in the whole 2003, said the Vietnam Food Association Wednesday. Among fragrant and sociation. 115,000 hectares of fra- Thai govt sets up National Rice Office glutinous rice strains, Main importers of Vi- grant and glutinous rice. BANGKOK, 4 Nov — Thailand made a further step in securing the future of Khawdakmali has the etnamese fragrant rice are The country shipped its rice production sector by authorizing the establishment of the National highest export price — Southeast Asian coun- abroad nearly 3.5 million Rice Office, aimed at turning the nation into a world leader in rice production, 400 US dollars per ton, tries, it said. tons of rice of all kinds trade, research and development. followed by sticky rice The association has totalling 817 million dol- Proposed to the Cabi- rice cultivation, trade and istries of agriculture, com- with 240-250 dollars, and proposed to the Ministry lars in the first 10 months net by the Ministry of Ag- research under a single merce, and science and Jasmine with 240 dollars, of Agriculture and Rural this year, down 5.4 per riculture and Coopera- umbrella, the Thai News technology. which are comparatively Development that more cent in volume but up tives, the National Rice Agency reported Wednes- Government Spokes- high compared to prices fragrant rice, especially 17.9 per cent in value Office is being set up at day. man Jakrapob Penkair said of 5 per cent broken nor- the Jasmine strain, should over the same period last the request of Her Maj- The new office will the new office would help mal rice at 220-225 dol- be grown for export. Vi- year. esty Queen Sirikit, who in function essentially as a facilitate planning and lars, according to the as- etnam currently has some MNA/Xinhua recent talks with Prime government department policy making, while en- Minister Thaksin under the Ministry of Ag- suring the effective trans- Jackie Chan to Australia ratifies Shinawatra spoke of the riculture and Coopera- fer of technology to rice make more action need to bring the various tives, and will be staffed farmers. movies in agencies responsible for by officials from the min- MNA/Xinhua tobacco control treaty Hollywood, Asia MANILA, 4 Nov— Australia has ratified the Shahrukh Khan celebrates 39th birthday SINGAPORE, 4 Nov — World Health Organization Framework Conven- Hong Kong film legend tion on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), which is MUMBAI, 4 Nov— Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan turned 39 Tuesday and it Jackie Chan will perform designed to reduce the devastating health and eco- was a quiet celebration by the actor with his family members and close friends. martial arts stunts as long nomic impact of cigarette smoking. Shahrukh, described by the Time maga- actor by doing roles in serials like “Fauji” as he can and has no plans Australia ratified the tries that ratify it imple- zine as “biggest movie star in the world”, and “Circus”, Shahrukh has come a long to retire after turning 50 treaty on October 27, be- ment comprehensive to- marked his birthday in a manner unlike the way and has given industry some of biggest this year, but he said on coming the 34th country bacco measures, the WHO grandeur usually associated with the hits like “Baazigar”, “Darr”, “Dilwale Wednesday he might like ratifications, which has statement said. celebrations of birthdays of some other Dulhaniya Le Jayenge”, “Kuch Kuch Hota to direct a film. given the global war on Almost one fifth of all Bollywood stars, industry sources said. Hai”, “Kal Ho Na Ho”. Chan, who performs smoking a major boost, Australians aged 14 and “It was a quiet family affair although Two of his films Yasho Chopra-made most of his own gravity- the WHO Regional Of- above smoke. Smoking is Shahrukh invited only the closest friends “Veer Zaara” and “Swades” from Asutosh defying stunts and came fice for the Western Pa- the single greatest cause in the film fraternity,” an industry source Gowarikar of “Lagaan”-fame are likely to close to death in 1985 af- cific said Tuesday here in of death and disease in said. be released this year. ter falling from a tree and a statement. Australia, causing an esti- Beginning his career as a television MNA/PTI splitting open his skull, “Australia has pro- mated 19,000 deaths each says he would like to make vided excellent leadership year, the statement said. Paramount Pictures chairwoman to more action movies both on tobacco control, as well Tobacco is responsi- in Hollywood and Asia. as during the intense ble for an estimated 3000 depart when contract expires “I don’t know how far deaths per day in the West- LOS ANGELES, 4 Nov—Sherry Lansing, chairwoman of the Hollywood I can go, but I’ll just keep FCTC negotiations,” said ern Pacific Region. As a studio Paramount Pictures, will leave her post at the end of next year when her going. I feel I still can do Shigeru Omi, WHO’s risk to health, it ranks first contract expires, she announced Tuesday. it,” Chan told a news con- Regional Director for the among developed coun- Her announcement It was also regarded as profile Hollywood job ference in Singapore, Western Pacific. tries; it is a contributor to came after several man- part of efforts by Freston when her contract expires where he is promoting the “Its decision to ratify agement shakeups at the and Viacom chairman on December 31, 2005, share market listing of brings us one step closer five of the top 10 diseases studio’s parent company Sumner Redstone to revi- and that she will help find Hong Kong-based film to protecting present and and injuries. Worldwide, Viacom, including the talize the ailing studio after a successor. company Media Asia En- future generations from tobacco now accounts for departure of Jonathan several years of lackluster Lansing, a former ac- tertainment Group Ltd. the destructive force of 9 per cent of all deaths, it Dolgen, who had shared performance. Paramount tress and model, became “Movies are my busi- tobacco use and exposure added.— MNA/Xinhua power with Lansing at has seen a series of box the first female president ness and movies are my to tobacco smoke pollu- Paramount and left shortly office disappointments in of production for a Holly- job...but if I am not in front tion,” he added. after Tom Freston and Les recent years, including “The wood studio in 1980 when of the screen then I would With just six more Drive Moonves were made co- Stepford Wives”. she was named to that job become a director or pro- ratifications, the FCTC safely presidents of Viacom in Lansing, 60, said she at 20th Century Fox Pro- ducer,” he said. becomes international June. plans to leave her high- ductions. — MNA/Xinhua MNA/Reuters law, requiring that coun- 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 AS Roma draw 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen Manchester United demolishes Sparta Prague 4-1 ROME, 4 Nov — An injury-time equalizer by striker Vincenzo MANCHESTER (England), 4 Nov— Ruud van Nistelrooy struck four times as S Montella threw AS Roma a Champions League lifeline when they Manchester United demolished Sparta Prague 4-1 in a lively Champions drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in a Group B match played League Group D match at Old Trafford on Wednesday. behind closed doors at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. defender Gabriel Heinze and should have P An earlier goal by Dimitar Berbatov had seemed to condemn doubled their lead when Paul Scholes Roma to their fourth successive defeat and elimination, but two headed wide of a gaping goal from close minutes into injury time Montella latched on to a Francesco Totti range. O pass before firing past Jorg Butt to rekindle his side's faint hopes The Czechs' reprieve was short-lived, of progressing. Leverkusen remain locked together with Real however, Scholes earning a 25th-minute Madrid and Dynamo Kiev on seven points after their rivals drew penalty after being upended as he surged R 2-2 in Ukraine, while Roma remain in with the slenderest of a into the area and van Nistelrooy calmly chance on one point. converted the spot-kick. UEFA ordered the match to be played behind closed doors after Sparta also had dangerous moments, Roy Carroll making a fine save to deny Swedish referee Anders Frisk was injured by a coin thrown from T Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy Lukas Zelenka, but United should have the stands in Roma's opening Champions League match against sidesteps the keeper to score his first of added a third just before the interval Dynamo Kiev in September. To the strains of the Champions four goals against Sparta Prague during when Cristiano Ronaldo failed to beat S League anthem, the players trooped out to the unusual sight of their Champions League clash at Old Blazek after being released by Rooney's rows of empty seats in a stadium that holds 75,000 spectators. Trafford, Manchester United won 4-1. pass. MNA/Reuters INTERNET The Portuguese winger's profligacy Champions League: Van Nistelrooy, recalled after miss- looked worse eight minutes into the sec- ing the 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth on Sat- ond half when Zelenka pulled a goal Ronaldinho’s brilliant goal gives Barcelona urday through suspension, responded in back for Sparta. 2-1 win over Milan style to manager Alex Ferguson's criti- The lively forward tricked a static cism of his expensive strike force by United defence with a dummy and ran on BARCELONA, 4 Nov — ward and got their reward lona, while Donetsk and going one better than his partner Wayne to a precise through ball before lifting A brilliant late strike from when African Player of Celtic have three. Rooney. the ball neatly over Carroll from 10 me- Ronaldinho gave domi- the Year Samuel Eto'o Barca controlled pos- Rooney scored a hat-trick on his tres. nant Barcelona a 2-1 lashed home eight min- session from the start, United debut in their last home Cham- United looked rattled but van comeback win over AC utes before the break. stroking the ball around pions League game against Fenerbahce. Nistelrooy was on hand to settle their Milan in an epic Champi- Despite the defeat Mi- midfield and probing for Wednesday's victory lifted the Eng- nerves on the hour. ons League contest at the lan remain top, level on gaps in Milan's defence. lish side into second place with eight The Dutchman was again the benefi- Nou Camp on Tuesday. nine points with Barce- MNA/Reuters points from four matches, two behind ciary of sloppy defending as he capital- The Brazilian forward leaders Olympique Lyon. ized on a weak header back to stretch out brought the crowd to its United went ahead on 14 minutes a leg and lift the ball over Blazek. feet when he jinked his when van Nistelrooy latched on to a The Czech goalkeeper made a diving way past two defenders poor back pass by defender Jiri Homola save to keep out Ronaldo's blistering 30- and fired an unstoppable and coolly rounded keeper Jaromir metre free kick and the winger was sub- shot high into the net just Blazek before rolling the ball into an stituted soon afterwards, along with two minutes from time to empty net. Scholes, as Ferguson turned his atten- give the Catalans a thor- The hosts had already struck the Sparta tion to Sunday's Manchester derby oughly deserved win in woodwork through a rasping shot from against City. — MNA/Reuters Group F. "It was an unforgetta- Liverpool earn valuable 1-0 win over ble goal and came at the Deportivo Coruna perfect time," said de- LA CORUNA (Spain), 4 Nov — An own goal by defender Jorge Andrade gave lighted Barca coach Frank Liverpool a valuable 1-0 win over a toothless Deportivo Coruna at the Riazor Rijkaard. in a Champions League Group A match on Wednesday. Milan had taken the The Portuguese centre but Depor keeper Jose frustrated Depor's at- lead against the run of play back turned the ball into Molina reacted sharply to tempts to get into the area. when Ukraine interna- his own net in the 14th smother the ball as he en- The visitors gradually grew tional Andriy Shevchenko minute under pressure tered the area. in confidence and took the finished off a razor-sharp from Liverpool striker Mi- Depor responded well lead on 14 minutes after break with a cool finish in lan Baros after Norwegian to the early shock and some powerful play by Igor the 17th minute. Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o(L) celebrates with midfielder John Arne Riise quickly got control of the Biscan in midfield. But the Catalans, who teammate Ronaldinho(R) after scoring a goal during had swept in a low cross ball in midfield with Vic- The Croatian shrugged were on top throughout, a Champion League soccer match in Barcelona. from the left. tor making several dan- off several challenges as responded by pouring for- INTERNET Depor, who had not gerous forays down the he strode forward towards scored in any of their pre- right flank and Sergio lash- the Depor area, pushed the Real holds 2-2 draw with Dynamo Kiev vious group matches, threw ing wide from the right- ball out wide to Riise on KIEV, 4 Nov— Real to take control of the game. chance as he slotted the ball men forward in search of hand-side of the box. the left and the Norwe- Madrid fought back from But Real, who con- into the corner with his left the equalizer but were un- But the Liverpool back gian's cross was turned into two goals down to draw ceded three goals in each foot. Figo then silenced a able to break down the four, marshalled by the the net by Andrade as he 2-2 with Dynamo Kiev in of their last two Champi- capacity 83,000 home powerful Liverpool back outstanding Sami Hyypia, was pressured by the wait- their Champions League ons League away games, crowd at Kiev's Olympic four. refused to give ground and ing Baros.—MNA/Reuters The result leaves Liver- match on Wednesday, leav- fought back with a venge- stadium, levelling the score pool in second place in the ing Group B wide open with ance despite missing three with a 44th-minute pen- group, level on seven two rounds remaining. key players including alty after Ronaldo was points with leaders Nigerian midfielder England captain David tripped inside the box by Olympiakos, who beat Ayila Yussuf, who turns Beckham through injury. Dynamo's Moroccan inter- Monaco 1-0 at home. 20 on Thursday, gave him- Raul started the Span- national Badr El Kaddouri. Depor, who reached the self a birthday present with ish comeback in the 38th Despite conceding four semifinals last season, are his first Champions League minute with his 48th goals between them, rooted to the bottom of the goal, firing home in the Champions League goal — Shovkovsky and Casillas table on two points and now 13th minute after his shot one behind former Real made several fine saves in a have little chance of mak- deflected off Michael striker Alfredo Di Stefano's frantic first half. Dynamo ing it to the next phase. Owen and wrong-footed European scoring record. captain Shovkovsky Liverpool had a gilt- Real keeper Iker Casillas. Luis Figo, who turns 32 stopped Roberto Carlos and edged opportunity to Latvia striker Maris on Thursday, also had rea- Ronaldo while at the other snatch the lead straight Verpakovskis made it 2-0 son to celebrate a day early end, Casillas made a great from the kickoff when Liverpool's goalkeeper Chris Kirkland stops a ball minutes later with a solo after threading a perfect pass diving save to deny Oleg Milan Baros beat the off- in front of a Deportivo Coruna player during their effort and the Ukrainian to Raul, who gave Gusev from the edge of the side trap and found him- Champions League matchday 4 group A football champions looked poised Olexander Shovkovsky no box.— MNA/Reuters self alone in front of goal, match at Riazor stadium in La Coruna.—INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 15 ASEAN Govt Heads arrive Nanning for Asphyxia accident claims 6 lives in N-W China-ASEAN Expo China county NANNING, 4 Nov— Government leaders from the Association of South- XI’AN, 4 Nov — A gold mine asphyxia accident that happened in East Asian Nations (ASEAN) arrived in this capital city of south China’s northwestern Shaanxi Province took the lives of six farmers, and their bodies Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to attend the first China-ASEAN Expo. have been recovered, local sources said Wednesday. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun attend the first China-ASEAN Business The accident of the accident is still being occurred, formerly owned Sen said at the Nanning airport that the and Investment Summit that will be suffocation occurred investigated, said a local by the county, was closed first China- ASEAN Expo is a historic held on the sideline of the expo. Monday night at Taoyuan government official. for months, but reopend event for cooperation between China The first China-ASEAN Expo gold mine located nearby It is learned that Monday after its transfer and ASEAN. The fair will be conducive will be held in Nanning from November Suyu Village of Huaxian the Taoyuan gold mine to a private owner. to the promotion of the process of the 3 to 6. About 1,500 enterprises from County, when nine pea- where asphyxia accident MNA/Xinhua China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in the ASEAN, China and other countries will sant farmers were work- future. participate in the expo. ing at a workface 200 The government heads will also MNA/Xinhua metres underground where oxygen was thin Engineers urged to contribute more to and scarce, said local of- ficials. sustained development When the tragedy SHANGHAI, 4 Nov—Chinese Vice-Premier Huang Ju said here Wednes- happened, three people day that worldwide engineers should cooperate with each other to contribute managed to escape to the more to sustained development of the human society. ground, while the six others were left behind. At the opening ceremony of the between the nature and the human soci- Local government 2004 World Engineers’ Convention ety, Huang said. officials organized an (WEC), Huang said it is a common China should revitalize the na- emergency rescue effort responsibility for engineers to create a tion through science and technology right after the accident, better world for the people. and education, pay great attention to but repeated cave-in Combined with science, techno- save natural resources and protect envi- caused by the shortage of logy and other fruits resulting from hu- ronment and ecology, and also train a oxygen at the bottom of man intelligence, engineering and tech- good number of excellent engineers mine pit impaired the res- nologies are playing a vital role in push- and technologists, Huang said. cue move, and the bodies ing forward economic and social ad- Huang said China will constantly of those killed were vancement, Huang said. enhance exchange and cooperation with brought out till Tuesday Faced with new opportunities and the international engineering commu- night. challenges in the 21st Century, Huang nity and try all out to keep up with the The six dead were all farmers in adjacent ru- said, engineers should shoulder more latest developments in world engineer- ral areas, and the cause of WEATHER responsibility in safeguarding world ing. peace and realizing common prosper- Before the opening ceremony, Thursday, 4 November, 2004 ity. Huang met with Lee Yee-Cheong, presi- Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 Developing countries need help dent of the World Federation of Engi- hours MST: During the past 24 hours, light rain have to strengthen science, technology and neering Organization (WFEO), and been isolated in Shan State and Taninthayi Division, engineering capability, Huang said. Con- other leaders of international or foreign weather has been generally fair in the remaining tinuous development of science and tech- organizations. States and Divisions. Night temperatures were (3°C) nology in developing countries will con- About 3,000 engineers and rep- above normal in Kachin State. 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R 489 Published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar. Edited and printed at The New Light of Myanmar Press, No 22/30 Strand Road at 43rd Street, Yangon. Cable Newlight, PO Box No. 43, Telephones: Editors 296115, Manager 296864, Circulation 297093, Advertisement 296843, Accounts 296545, Administration 296161, Production 297032 (Office) /297028 (Press). 8th Waning of Thadingyut 1366 ME Friday, 5 November, 2004

Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of and tranquillity, prevalence of law and development of other sectors of the economy as well the entire nation order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic * Uplift of national prestige and integ- * National reconsolidation system rity and preservation and safeguard- * Emergence of a new enduring State * Development of the economy inviting participation in ing of cultural heritage and national Constitution terms of technical know-how and investments from character * Building of a new modern developed sources inside the country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit nation in accord with the new State * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education Constitution in the hands of the State and the national peoples standards of the entire nation Doyen artistes disseminating invaluable art, knowledge and experiences to new generation Doyen artistes, and judges of Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions honoured

YANGON, 4 Nov — Doyen artistes and judges on a grand scale annually, with the participation of who rendered assistance for the 12th Myanmar artistes of all ages, is the implementation of the national Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions task, with the harmonious efforts of the entire people. were honoured at the National Theatre in Dagon Thanks to the invaluable assistance of the doyen artistes, Township here this evening, with an address by Patron historians, literati and judges, the performing arts of the 12th MTCPAC Secretary-1 of the State Peace competitions and the national task of preserving and and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein. promoting national culture are flourishing with full Also present were Chairman of the Leading artistic essence. The Government has been honouring Committee to Organize the 12th MTCPAC Chairman them annually to acknowledge their assistance. The of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council State Peace and Development Council has been striving Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint in all sectors for the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder Swe, ministers, the chairman of Yangon City with other nations around the world, and its goal is for Development Committee the mayor, chairmen and emergence of a discipline-flourishing democratic members of the respective committees and nation that preserves the thousand-year-old traditions subcommittees, officials, others and guests. and culture of Myanmar. Thus, preservation of national The Secretary-1 said that the artistes themselves value, traditions and culture and customs will be a have already accepted the fact that the performing arts priority task till the emergence of the future nation that competitions play a key role in implementing a delicate serves the interest of people. Elders should teach national task of preserving and promoting Myanmar youths to understand that the extinction of Myanmar’s culture. The holding of the performing arts competitions (See page 9)

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein gives a speech at the dinner hosted in honour of maestros and judges who contributed their services to the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. — MNA

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe tours Kalaw Township Mid-Year Myanma Gems

YANGON, 4 Nov— harvesting of paddy on Shan State (South), Shan State. Now the Emporium concludes Member of the State Peace Konmyint-2 model field success achieved in State’s Seven-step Road YANGON, 4 Nov — Patron of the Central and Development Council in Kyauksaung Myaygya cultivating the ten major Map is in the process Committee for Myanma Gems Emporium Minister Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the village, Kalaw Township, crops and other 20 kinds under the guidance of the for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint arrived at the Mid- Ministry of Defence, yesterday morning. of crops in the region, Head of State to transform Year Myanma Gems Emporium for 2004 held at the together with Chairman of Lt-Gen Aung Htwe distribution of high-yield the nation into a Myanma Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this Shan State PDC inspected the harvesting Shweyinaye strain paddy discipline-flourishing morning. The minister was welcomed there by Commander of Eastern of paddy on the Konmyint- and Konmyint strain 1 and democratic one. Local Chairman of the Central Committee for Myanma Command Maj-Gen Khin 2 model fields of local 2 paddy to farmers and people and departmental Gems Emporium Deputy Minister U Myint Thein, Maung Myint, Brig-Gen farmers. condition on food officials at all levels are to Managing Director U Khin Oo of the Myanma Gems Thet Oo of local battalion Local authorities sufficiency of Shan State. cooperate with each other Enterprise and members of CEC. and departmental reported on cultivation of In his speech, Lt- for ensuring development, The minister viewed round the Mart, observed officials, attended the summer and monsoon Gen Aung Htwe said that peace and stability of the the sales and left it. Pearl lots were sold by tender paddy for local food with increasing per acre region, he said. system during the sales today. Merchants purchased INSIDE sufficiency and regional yield of crops, the farmers Afterwards, Lt- 82 pearl lots this morning. Perspectives development. will enjoy better income Gen Aung Htwe and The emporium successfully ended at noon. A total of 852 jade , gem and pearl lots were sold Prevent penetration Commander Maj-Gen and it will contribute Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint dealt towards further regional Khin Maung Myint visited at the emporium. Altogether173 local merchants from of alien culture with growing of paddy, development. The the bees keeping farm in 109 companies and 658 foreign merchants from (page 2) edible oil crops and other Government is taking Kalaw Township. 228 companies of 12 countries attended the crops in the townships of measures for progress of (See page 9) emporium.—MNA