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Volume XII, Number 48 1st Waning of Nayon 1366 ME ˚ Thursday, 3 June, 2004

Four political objectives Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt will pay * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order working visit to Thailand * National reconsolidation YANGON, 3 June— At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand His * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- Excellency Dr Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar General Khin Nyunt tution will pay a working visit to the Kingdom of Thailand in the near future.—MNA * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Development of the economy inviting partici- pation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside the country and abroad * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects operation theatre of the hospital in Thanywa Model Village, Kyaukse Township.— MNA * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural Health facilities put into service in Kyaukse District heritage and national character YANGON, 2 June—The cal superintendents, profes- facility, now local people do storey reinforced concrete * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit opening of a people’s hos- sors, local authorities, offi- not need to go to Kyaukse or building is 224 feet long and * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- pital at Thanywa model vil- cials, village elders, local peo- Mandalay for undergoing 160 feet wide. ards of the entire nation lage in Kyaukse Township, ple, and others totalling over medical treatments. The one- (See page 8) Kyaukse District, Mandalay 2,000. Division, was held at the The commander and the Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects building of INSIDE hospital yesterday morning, minister formally opened the building. Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon), Myitnge attended by member of the Perspectives State Peace and Develop- Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the ment Council Lt-Gen Ye commander, the minister and Bridge and Pinchar Bridge Towards increased Myint of the Ministry of guests viewed the health fa- YANGON, 2 June— Mem- They were welcomed struction site of the bridge. cooperation between Defence. cility. ber of the State Peace and there by Chairman of Man- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Myanmar and Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Development Council Lt- dalay Division Peace and party went to the construc- Also present on the occa- Malaysia sion were Chairman of Man- party inspected the operation Gen Ye Myint of the Minis- Development Council Com- tion project site of the bridge dalay Division Peace and theatre, delivery room, wom- try of Defence, accompanied mander of Central Command on Mandalay bank and in- (Page 2) Development Council Com- en’s ward, nurses recreation by Chairman of Sagaing Di- Maj-Gen Ye Myint, engi- spected completion of ap- **** mander of Central Command room, medical store and labo- vision Peace and Develop- neers and employees. proach structures from M-1 Lt-Gen Ye Myint Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister ratory room. ment Council Commander Deputy Superintending to M-11, fixing of main steel inspects regional The 25-bed hospital will for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, of North-West Command Engineer U Hsan Win re- frames at RP 1 and RP 2. In development in directors-general and deputy offer health services for Maj-Gen Tha Aye, arrived ported on completion of ap- the briefing hall, Deputy directors-general of depart- 12,550 local people of at the office of Ayeyawady proach structures from G-1 Superintending Engineer U Pakokku, Sagaing ments under the Ministry of Thanywa model village and Bridge (Yadanabon) Con- to G-11, building of RP 6 Htay Myint reported on con- Districts Health, heads of Divisional 11 nearby village-tracts and struction Project on Sagaing bored pile and RP 7 shaft. struction matters. (Page 16) Health Departments, medi- 15 villages. Thanks to the Bank yesterday morning. Next, they inspected the con- (See page 8)

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects progress in building of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon).— MNA The National Convention is the concern of all our national races. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Thursday, 3 June, 2004 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Towards increased * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State cooperation between * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Myanmar and Malaysia Sitagu Sayadaw leaves for England Myanmar and Malaysia being the YANGON, 2 June— member nations of the ASEAN, their lead- Honorary Professor of Inter- ers pay reciprocal visits to one another to national Theravada Buddhist cement the bilateral relations and to increase Missionary University Chan- economic cooperation. cellor of Sitagu International Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt of Buddhist Academy Agga the Union of Myanmar, at the invitation of Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri bin Maha Dhamma Kahtika Haji Ahmad Badawi, paid a goodwill visit to Bahujana Hitadhara Sitagu Kuala Lumpur on 1 June. Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta The special meeting between Prime Ñanissara left here by air this Minister General Khin Nyunt and the evening to attend the final Malaysian Prime Minister was held on the rites of Presiding Nayaka of fifth floor of the latter’s office in Putrajaya. Buddha Vihara Monastery in Afterwards, the meeting between the Birmingham of England Myanmar delegation headed by Prime Min- foreign missionary Sayadaw ister General Khin Nyunt and Prime Minis- Agga Maha Pandita Dr Bhaddanta Revatadhamma ter Dato’ Seri bin Haji Ahmad Badawi, min- Mahathera. isters and high-ranking officials was held at The Sayadaw was Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Ñanissara being seen off at the airport.— MNA the meeting hall on the third floor of the seen off at Yangon Interna- Myo Myint of Religious Han and members and dis- Committee at the final rites Malaysian Prime Minister’s office. tional Airport by Deputy Affairs Department, depart- ciples. to be held at Buddha Vihara At the meeting, the two prime minis- Minister for Religious Af- mental officials, Secretary of The Sitagu Sayadaw Monastery in Birmingham ters discussed matters relating to further co- fairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Lower Myanmar Sitagu will read the message of the of England on 4 June and operation in trade, investment, tourism, Ko, Director-General Dr Kappiya Karaka Group U State Sangha Maha Nayaka administer Desana.— MNA health and technology in a friendly atmos- phere. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt said that Myanmar greatly valued her relations with Malaysia and expressed his thanks for Malaysia’s support for Myanmar in regional and international affairs. He also added that Myanmar was glad to see that Malaysia played an important role in the development of Myanmar and that his visit was to widen and strengthen the existing bilateral relations. Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri bin Haji Ahmad Badawi expressed his wish to extend economic ventures including invest- Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Chairman North-West Command Commander ments in Myanmar and to enhance bilateral Maj-Gen Tha Aye delivers an address at the opening ceremony of courses at the University for cooperation for mutual benefit. Development of National Races. — MNA We firmly believe that Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt’s goodwill visit to Ma- Commander attends opening of training courses at UDNR laysia will not only strengthen the friendly YANGON, 2 June — teachership training course Command Maj-Gen Tha National Races (Admin) Lt- relations between Myanmar and Malaysia A ceremony to open courses of University for Develop- Aye, members of council Col Nyi Nyi San, Pro-rec- but also further the bilateral cooperation in on Master of Education for ment of National Races was for UDNR, Commander of tor of UNDR (Academic) various fields. 2004-2005 academic year, held at the convocation hall local LID in Sagaing Sta- Daw Khin Si Si, Sagaing one year course for Bach- of the university yesterday tion Brig-Gen Tin Tun Division Police Force Com- elor of Education, two- morning. Aung, senior military offic- mander Police Col Tin Film entertainment to year course for Bachelor of Present on the occa- ers, Director-General of Maung Maung and officials, Education, four-year course sion were Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Chairman of Sagaing Divi- National Convention delegates for Bachelor of Education, Sagaing Division Peace and Training Department U Hla sion Peace and Develop- YANGON, 2 June — The Entertainment and Wel- teachership diploma course Development Council Com- Kyi, Pro-rector of Univer- ment Council Lt-Col Soe fare Subcommittee of the National Convention Conven- and junior assistant mander of North-West sity for Development of Naing, faculty members and ing Management Committee organizes entertainment pro- trainees. grammes for delegates to the National Convention daily University Council at the gymnasium of Nyaunghnapin Camp. Chairman of UDNR Com- Yesterday evening, the delegates were entertained mander Maj-Gen Tha Aye with “Ponna Ba Kun”, directed by Kyaw Thu and starred made a speech on the occa- by Kyaw Thu, Htet Htet Moe Oo, Zagana and Soe Myat sion and Pro-rector of Uni- Nanda. — MNA versity for Development of National Races (Admin) Lt- Foreign guests call on UMFCCI Col Nyi Nyi San submitted General Secretary report on the courses. Commander Maj- YANGON, 2 June — Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar Mr D M M Ranaraja called on Union of Gen Tha Aye presented a Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & In- prize to Bayintnaung Com- dustry General Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing at the pany for 2003-2004 aca- UMFCCI head office on Merchant Street here yesterday demic year. afternoon. They discussed matters relating to economic After the ceremony, cooperation between the two countries and for Myanmar Commander Maj-Gen Tha businessmen to attend the 14th Sri Lanka Gem & Jewel- Aye cordially greeted the lery Show in Colombo from 6 to 8 September 2004. trainees. In the same afternoon Prof Dr Satoshi Kai and Altogether 1,426 Prof Dr Susumu Fukuda called on U Sein Win Hlaing and NATIONAL DAY OF ITALY: Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife trainees are attending the CEC members at the UMFCCI head office here. They being welcomed by Italian Ambassador Dr Refaelle Miniero and wife at the recep- respective courses. discussed matters on exports and imports. — MNA tion to mark National Day of Italy.— MNA MNA

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Since the start of mili- Polish firm Jedynka said the kidnappers Several foreigners have been kidnapped two; Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia tary operations, 4,682 US service members arrived in two jeeps at the company’s office in Iraq in the past few weeks. Two are known and the Netherlands have reported one have been wounded in hostile action, ac- in a flat and took the two Poles and five Iraqi to have been killed by their kidnappers, some each. cording to the Defence Department’s num- staff, including security guards, hostage. are still missing and others have been freed. Since 1 May, 2003, when President bers of last week. “The employee who escaped was hand- Poland, a close US ally, dispatched 2400 Bush declared that major combat opera- A Marine assigned to I Marine Expedi- cuffed but managed to break the car’s win- troops to Iraq, one of the biggest single contin- tions in Iraq had ended, 668 US soldiers tionary Force was killed in action in Anbar dow and jump out right in front of a US gents in US-led forces. Poles initially backed have died—480 as a result of hostile action province on Monday while conducting patrol,” a company spokesman told Polish the deployment but public discontent with the and 188 of non-hostile causes, according security and stability operations. television. No group has claimed responsi- mission has been on the rise in the face of to the military’s numbers as of Tuesday. Internet bility for the kidnapping. mounting violence in Iraq. Four Polish soldiers “We are doing everything we can. We and two journalists have been killed in Iraq. have put all our contacts into motion to get The Pole being held by the kidnappers Tribal Sunni chief will lead Iraq Gov’t to know who the assailants were and these was identified as Jerzy Kos, a head of contacts are not limited to diplomatic chan- Jedynka’s Iraqi office. The fate of the Iraqis BAGHDAD, 2 June— Iraqi officials prevailed in their choice for President over the nels,” Foreign Ministry spokesman was not known, the company spokesman candidate favoured by the United States, allowing a UN envoy Tuesday to appoint an Boguslaw Majewski said. said. — Internet interim government reflecting Iraq’s religious and cultural diversity to rule after the return of sovereignty 30 June. Ghazi Mashal Ajil al- United States and Britain cir- exploded outside a US base Yawer, a Sunni Muslim critic culated a revised resolution in the northern town of Beiji, of the occupation, was named that would give the interim killing 11 Iraqis and wound- to the largely ceremonial post. government control over the ing more than 22 people, in- Al-Yawer was the choice of Iraqi army and police and cluding two US soldiers. the US-picked Iraqi Govern- end the mandate for the mul- Fighting broke out between ing Council, which dissolved tinational force by January American soldiers and radi- itself immediately so that the 2006 at the latest. cal Shiite militiamen in the new government can start Critics — namely France, southern town of Kufa and a work even before it takes Russia and Germany — had Shiite neighbourhood in power from the American- said the previous US resolu- Baghdad. The new Cabinet led coalition at the end of the tion did not go far enough in — a Prime Minister, a deputy month. Among its first tasks granting Iraqis genuine power premier for security and 31 will be to negotiate a crucial over their own national af- ministers who include six agreement on the status of fairs. Iraq’s new foreign min- women — will take over day- US-led international forces ister, Hoshyar Zebari, was to-day operations of govern- that will remain here after travelling to New York on ment ministries immediately, sovereignty is restored and to Tuesday to join the debate. although the US-run Coali- tackle the country’s tenuous Strong explosions rolled tion Provisional Authority security situation. through the heart of the capi- remains the sole sovereign At the UN Security tal even as word emerged of power in Iraq until June 30. Council on Tuesday, the al-Yawer’s selection. A car British-educated Shiite Iraqi men celebrate in the centre of Mosul, Iraq , after Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer was bomb at the headquarters of a politician Iyad Allawi, a appointed as Iraqi President, on 1 June, 2004. — INTERNET India willing to pro-American Kurdish party longtime opposition figure killed three people, wounded known for his close ties to assist about 20 and sent a mush- the State Department and the International hotel groups room cloud of smoke rising CIA , was named prime min- reconstruction in over the capital. ister on Friday. expanding networks in China A car bomb also Internet Sri Lanka SHANGHAI, 2 June — For Accor, the largest hotel management group in Europe, the year 2004 could be called the “ China Year”. NEW DELHI,2 June— In The company invested in its first economy dollars) in China in recent years, the same its first high-level contact hotel in China in April and put a new five-star level with European countries like France with Sri Lanka, the new In- hotel in east China’s Anhui Province under and Germany. dian Government expressed its Sofitel series. In addition, it has another Marriott Group, which is among the its willingness to assist in the eight hotels in China waiting for opening. world’s top 500 and manages more than rehabilitation, reconstruction “We plan to make the logo of Accor appear in 2,800 hotels all over the world, planned to and humanitarian work in the every city of the Chinese Mainland,” said open seven hotels in China in the coming war-ravaged north and east- Shao Dong, Vice-President of Accor Inter- year. Besides Beijing and Shanghai, it also ern parts of the island nation national Hotel Group. set its eyes on cities including Sanya, Tianjin, as Colombo favoured New The company has set its feet on not only Wuhan and Suzhou. Marriott now manages Delhi playing a “suitable” in Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, but also in 34 hotels with seven brands in China. role in the evolution of the central and western parts of the country, like The World Tourism Organization pre- peace process. Chengdu and Xi’an. dicted that China will become the biggest This was conveyed dur- The tremendous potential of tourism tourism destination country in 2020, sur- ing wide-ranging discussions development in China is attracting interna- passing France, Spain and the United States. India’s External Affairs Min- tional hotel managing groups like Accor to Paul Tubrule, co-founder of Accor Group, ister K Natwar Singh had expand networks in the country. said that Accor will build 200 star hotels in with his visiting Sri Lankan Statistics show that the consumption of China in the next 10 years and try to look for counterpart Lakshhman international and domestic business travel opportunities to enter the country’s travel Kadirgamar. reached 200 billion yuan (24 billion US agent service industry. — MNA/Xinhua “We are naturally concerned and whatever help we can give....we will certainly World record rescue operation carried out by IAF give”, Singh said at a joint NEW DEHLI, 2 June — tude of 23240 feet. rescue operation, Sharma Press interaction with The Indian Air Force set a Wing Commander SK told reporters that it was the Kadirgamar. new world record in rescue Sharma and his co-pilot Flight first time that Cheetah heli- The Sri Lankan minister operation when a Cheetah Lieutenant A P Dhanake flew copters had landed at such called on Prime Minister Women shout slogans during a demonstration in front of helicopter of the Air Force the rescue missions on 11, 12 altitudes on snow covered Manmohan Singh and met the British Embassy in Teheran on 1 June, 2004. airlifted three critically in- May and 13 in severe turbu- mountain slopes and both the National Security Adviser J Hundreds of women gathered in front of the British jured climbers on the Kamet lent conditions and in the face pilots had to unmask their N Dixit. Embassy in Teheran to protest the continued occupation Glacier in the Garhwal range of jet speed winds. oxygen cylinders to carry out MNA/PTI of Iraq by coalition forces. — INTERNET of the Himalayas at an alti- Recounting the daring the operation. — MNA/PTI

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BAGHDAD, 2 June— A US Marine assigned to 1st bours, as well as US and European law enforcement “Saudi Arabia told us they have objects but we don’t Marine Expeditionary Force has been killed in action in agents. know exactly how many. We are in contact with them western Iraq , the military said on Tuesday. He said some of Iraq’s neighbours, including Jordan, through the ministry of foreign affairs,” George said. The Marine died Monday while on a patrol and security Syria, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia had cooperated with Bagh- He added that these countries should hold on to the items operation in the Anbar province. The area includes such dad and seized hundreds of items smuggled through their until stability returns to Iraq. insurgent strongholds as Fallujah, Ramadi and Qaim on the borders in the aftermath of the invasion to oust Saddam Themissing items include a half-sized, headless statue border. Hussein. of Sumerian king Entemena made of diorite as well as an The name of the slain Marine was withheld pending The director-general of Jordan’s department of antiqui- important ivory and gold plaque known as the Lioness and notification of next of kin. ties, Fawaz Khraysha, said more than 1000 stolen objects the Nubian, which is inlaid with precious stones. More than 800 service members have died since the had been seized and were being held in safekeeping until the Internet beginning of military operations in Iraq. —Internet Blasts sound in Baghdad, smoke rises in Green Zone BAGHDAD, 2 June — Blasts echoed across central Baghdad on Tuesday and smoke rose above the Green Zone headquarters of the US-led administration where officials were meeting to name an Iraqi Government to take over from 30 June. At least four mortar-like blasts rang out Zone, although most attacks only cause and two columns of smoke spiralled into superficial damage. the air just inside the Green Zone, a heavily In recent weeks forces opposed to the fortified compound where US, UN and US-led coalition have stepped up attacks senior Iraqi officials were meeting. against the US-appointed Iraqi Governing Around 20 minutes later, another bar- Council, killing the president of the coun- rage of blasts was heard. Guerillas regu- cil in a car bomb attack last month. larly fire mortars or rockets at the Green MNA/Reuters Singapore’s Deputy PM speaks highly of Suzhou Industrial Park Iraq’s new interim government Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (C) speaks during a SINGAPORE, 2 June — Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on ceremony to announce the posts of cabinet and President Ghazi Ajil Al-Yawar (R) in Tuesday night spoke highly of the progress made by the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), Baghdad, on 1 June, 2004. — INTERNET a China-Singapore joint venture launched in 1994. Speaking at a gala dinner SIP has grown an average of it is especially important to Philippines supports Bangladesh’s entry to mark the 10th anniversary 45 per cent per year since encourage young people of the SIP, Lee said that the 1994, and its current GDP at from Singapore and China into ARF SIP has made enormous 36.5 billion Chinese Yuan is to interact with each other,” progress since China and equivalent to the GDP of the said Lee. DHAKA, 2 June— Philippines extended its strong support to Bangladesh for full membership of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), reported the private agency Singapore embarked on the entire Suzhou municipality On the same occasion, United News of Bangladesh on Monday. project 10 years ago. in 1992. Lee, together with Chinese Visiting Philippine Sec- countries that have a bear- strengthening of trade and Lee described the SIP Over the years, by Ambassador to Singapore retary of Foreign Affairs ing on the security of the cultural relations, and ex- as a beautiful and well- working together closely on Zhang Yun, launched the Department Delia Domingo Asia-Pacific Region. It com- change of experiences in managed integrated the project, peoples of the 2004 China-Singapore Albert gave the assurance prises the 10 ASEAN mem- development sectors. township with thriving two countries have not only Suzhou Industrial Park (CS- when she called on Bangla- ber states, 10 other ASEAN Albert lauded the mas- industrial activities, excellent built a warm working SIP) 10th Anniversary deshi Prime Minister Begum dialogue partners including sive development pro- infrastructure, and a high relationship based on mutual Commemorative Coin, Khaleda Zia. China, European Union, In- grammes initiated by Bang- quality environment in which trust, but also developed which features the Albert said her country dia, Japan, Russia and the ladeshi Government, espe- 80,000 residents work, live close rapport and strong “Harmony” sculpture at the is actively supporting Bang- United States, as well as cially those micro-credit and and play. personal friendships, he said, CS-SIP that was jointly ladesh for its entry into ARF. some observers. self-reliance projects for He noted that the SIP adding that such strong unveiled by Singapore’s The ARF, established in During the meeting, the women empowerment and has attracted 16 billion US relationships between the Senior Minister Lee Kuan 1994, draws together 23 two sides also emphasized education. — MNA/Xinhua dollars of high quality two peoples are among the Yew and former Chinese investments, including 50 most precious rewards of this Vice-Premier Li Lanqing in projects by Fortune 500 project. “We must continue 2001 to symbolize the close Thailand launches no-smoking companies. The Gross to build on this strong bilateral relations of the two campaign on World No Tobacco Day Domestic Product (GDP) of foundation of friendship, and countries. — MNA/Xinhua

BANGKOK, 2 June— The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, with the cooperation of the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation (ASH), has launched a no-smoking campaign to observe the World No Tobacco Day, which falls on 31 May. The campaign with about 10.6 million Thais The distribution of the anti-smoking activities, from the age of 11 onwards handbooks has been made held particularly on May were addicted smokers last through medical institutes 30-June 1, is aimed at call- year, of whom 10 million so that healthcare person- ing on about 10 million were male. nel can use them to support regular smokers in the The majority of smok- cigarette-quitters. country to give up their ers were aged 25-29 years However, the director habit, which is believed to but the rate of users in the general pointed out that cause diseases and poverty, 15-24 age group was rapid- currently the treatment for the Thai News Agency ly increasing. smoking-quitters in Thai- reported Monday. As part of the campaign land is still not imple- The campaign is and anti-smoking activities, mented widely, and emphasized on youngsters the Department of Medical healthcare personnel spe- after figures from a Services has distributed cializing in this field still National Statistics Office treatment handbooks for need more knowledge and (NSO) report released those who wish to quit skills in advising smoking- Armed militiamen loyal to radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr take position during recently indicated that smoking. quitters. — MNA/Xinhua clashes with US Army forces in Kufa, outside Najaf, Iraq, on 1 June, 2004. — INTERNET

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¥¥ ¨ Affairs Minister to troops to Iraq ¦ § visit Nepal in June AMMAN, 2 June — Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday said his country would never send troops to Iraq under any circumstances. NEW DELHI, 2 June — US terror warning to divert Indian External Affairs Min- In an interview with Masha’a al-Sarheed, the implementation of the roadmap, he ister K Natwar Singh will director of Kuwait News Agency Amman added. attention from Iraq make his first appointment branch, King Abdullah said “it is up to the The King denounced the recent terrorist NEW YORK, 2 June— The White House played a role in abroad after assuming office Iraqis and to the Iraqis alone to decide how attacks in Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Jor- issuing a warning about possible terrorist attacks on the when he travels to Nepal on long the occupation forces could stay in dan’s total support to the kingdom. He also United States apparently with an aim to divert the public June 4-6. “The visit follows Iraq”. condemned all forms of terrorism and called attention from the happenings in Iraq, a media report said. an invitation from Nepali On the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, for a staunch Arab stand to fight terrorism With the President’s (George W Bush) poll numbers Acting Prime Minister Surya Abdullah said the roadmap peace plan is still and eradicated all its sources. dropping, the Bush Administration is surely eager to divert Bahadur Thapa during a the sole opportunity to establish peace in the On his two-day visit to Kuwait sched- media and public attention from Iraq to the terrorist threat, telephone talk Sunday,” the region and Israeli will never enjoy peace and uled for Tuesday, King Abdullah said the Newsweek magazine said in a report. Indo-Asian News Service security as long as it continues occupying visit comes within the continuous consulta- The report quoted an Administration official as saying that quoted local officials as say- the Palestinian land. tion and coordination with Kuwaiti people. Bush gave a nod to FBI chief Robert Mueller and Attorney ing on Monday. It is regrettable to see Israel impeding MNA/Xinhua General John Ashcroft’s joint Press conference last Wednes- Thapa had stressed the day after confering with them and Homeland Security Secre- importance of strengthening tary Tom Ridge. The clarification comes in the wake of reports relations between the two of differences between Ashcroft and Ridge as the Homeland nations and said he looked Security Secretary was not present at the Press meet.—MNA/PTI forward to an early visit by the Indian minister to the Iran manufactures first Himalayan kingdom. “Singh’s decision to visit anti-ship missile Nepal ‘clearly underlines the TEHERAN, 2 June — Iran has manufactured for the importance India attaches to its first time ever an anti-ship missile named Kosar, the relations’ with that country,” official IRNA news agency reported on Monday. said an External Affairs Minis- Built by the country’s Aerospace Industries Organiza- try Spokesperson. India has his- tion, the new missile is a kind of cruise missile designed for torically enjoyed close ties of defensive purposes, Iranian Defence Ministry announced. friendship and cooperation with The new missile can target its goals in three different the landlocked Nepal.Popular positions such as coast-to-sea, sea-to-sea and air-to-sea. and cultural ties between India But its range was not revealed. and Nepal have consistently The missile has two designed types, with the first one been close and have reflected televised and immune from radar tracing, and the second the historical, geographical, cul- one radar guided. It has been designed according to tural and linguistic links between A US soldier prevents an Iraqi man from crossing the street at the scene of a car bomb geographical features of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of the two nations. explosion in central Baghdad, Iraq on 1 June, 2004 outside the offices of the Patriotic Union Oman, the Defence Ministry said. MNA/Xinhua of Kurdistan near the green zone headquarters of the US-run coalition. — INTERNET MNA/Xinhua Explosion heard near China to further Kuwait to upgrade oil production to 2.4 consult on coke Japanese base in Iraq million BPD trade with EU KUWAIT CIT , 2 June— Kuwaiti Energy Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd said on TOKYO, 2 June— An explosion was heard on a highway south of the town of Samawa in southern Iraq where Japa- BEIJING, 2 June— The Monday the country is attempting to raise its oil output to 2.4 million barrel per day nese troops are based, with some witnesses saying a Japa- Chinese Ministry of Com- (BPD) to help lower the rising oil prices. nese military vehicle may have been in the vicinity, Kyodo merce (MOC) said here “We have extra productivity potentials production to be up to the earlier level. news agency said on Monday. Monday that China would through which we can push up our oil pro- The minister will leave for the Lebanese Kyodo also said an ambulance had been sent to the scene further consult with the Eu- duction to 2.4 million bpd... we are attempt- capital Tuesday for the OPEC meeting sched- of the explosion near Samawa, and that there might be ropean Union on coke trade ing to upgrade production seeking the push uled for Thursday. The Beirut meetings are casualties. It added that the vehicle appeared to be a passen- after one deal had been made down of prices and thus we are attempting due to discuss possible hike of OPEC pro- ger van. to avoid trade conflict. to attain maximum production,” he said. duction to restore stability in the world oil Defence officials in Tokyo said they were checking. The MOC Press office According to Kuwait News Agency, the market and reduce effect of international MNA/Reuters said that the newly-forged minister said in view of the urgent need to instability over oil prices. agreement was in line with stabilize the world oil market, Kuwait “has OPEC President Purnomo Yusigiantoro the World Trade Organiza- upgraded its overall oil production by of Indonesia said earlier that OPEC would Britain warns poverty tion rules, in the interest 150,000 barrels per day ( bpd) to realize this study several options in Beirut. of other concerned sides objective.” OPEC’s current output ceiling is 23.5 goals will be missed and satisfied the European He noted that Kuwait “was the first that million bpd, but actual production is about LONDON, 2 June— The targets set by the international Union and China as well. called for delaying the 1.5 million bpd pro- 25.5-26 million bpd, with most members community for cutting world poverty in half could be According to the agree- duction cut due to rising prices,” adding that already pumping at their maximum. missed by more than a century, Britain’s Finance ment, China will export at his country would again request raising oil MNA/Xinhua Minister said on Tuesday. least 4.5 million tons of The Millennium Devel- Africa until 2150. coke to the European opment Goals were agreed “The richest countries Union in 2004, no less than in New York in 2000 and set cannot continue setting tar- that in 2003 and the two a date of 2015 to dramati- gets, failing to meet them sides have reached consen- cally reduce poverty, cut and then expecting the poor- sus on export licences, said infant mortality by two thirds est countries to trust our a Press release from the EU and ensure every child has word,” he said. Commission. primary schooling. Brown’s warning comes “The two sides feel de- But Gordon Brown, writ- a week before world leaders lighted to find a friendly and ing in the Independent news- meet in Georgia, where effective solution to the paper, said on current Brown said Britain would problem,” said the MOC progress, “we would fail to continue to urge the richest Press office. The EU side meet each Millennium De- nations to help remove the once threatened to raise such velopment Goal in Africa not “burden of unpayable question to the World Trade just for 10 years but for 100 debts”. Organization. years”. It could also set the Coke, a major basic ma- The target for schooling agenda for Britain’s presi- terial for steel industry, is in would not be met in sub- dency of the G-8 next great demand on interna- Saharan Africa until 2150, year. tional and Chinese markets he wrote, with 120 million “All nations yet to reach while the world economy children set to be without a 0.7 per cent of GDP for aid recovers and the Chinese school and targets to cut must move further and faster steel industry heats up. China A wounded Iraqi woman gestures as she waits for news of her realtives after she was infant mortality rates and to higher aid levels and on to is a leading supplier of coke hurt in a car bomb explosion in central Baghdad, Iraq, on 1 June, 2004, outside the halve poverty would also that target,” he said. for the EU industry. offices of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan near the Green Zone headquarters of go unmet in Sub-Saharan MNA/Reuters MNA/Xinhua the US-run coalition. — INTERNET

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Muqtada al-Sadr fired rocket-propelled gre- killing 11 Iraqis and wounding 23, near Kostela was quoted as saying by the state- The team was replaced early this year by nades at US forces in Baghdad. To the south, Beiji, 155 miles north of Baghdad. Two 1st run news agency CTK. a 90-member military police contingent US officials proposed that al-Sadr’s militia Infantry Division soldiers were also The minister, who was visiting the which is now responsible for training withdraw from the holy city of Najaf over a wounded, the military said. Czech police in southern Iraq near Basra, local police. 72-hour period to try to save a crumbling US officials say guerillas will step up said the Czech Republic will instead shift MNA/Xinhua cease-fire there. A series of explosions rolled attacks in the days leading to the June 30 across Baghdad even as Ghazi Mashal Ajil transfer of sovereignty from the US-led Hu Jintao to confer with Afghan al-Yawer, a critic of the US-led occupation, occupation authority to the new Iraqi was named president of the interim Iraqi government. President government. Outside the capital, a roadside Internet BEIJING, 2 June — Chinese President Hu Jintao will confer with Afghan Transitional Government President Hamid Karzai at the Tashkent summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization scheduled on 17 June. Chinese Assistant For- Karzai was invited by Chinese President Hu eign Minister Li Hui said Uzbekistani President Is- Jintao is to make state vis- this at a Press briefing on lam Abduganiyevich its to Poland, Hungary, Tuesday morning. Karimov to attend the sum- Romania and Uzbekistan Li said the two heads mit, Li said, adding that from 8 June to 18. During of state will exchange this was the first time that his visit, Hu will attend views on bilateral rela- the Shanghai Cooperation the Tashkent summit tions, including coopera- Organization had invited meeting of the Shanghai tion on the fields of secu- the leader of a non-SCO Cooperation Organiza- rity, anti-terrorism and member state to be present tion. drug fighting. at the summit. MNA/Xinhua Cambodia produces significant progress in health work PHNOM PENH, 2 June — Cambodia has made significant progress in health work over the last twenty years with the increase of health facilities and the drop of death rate, health official said Monday. Hong Sun Huot, Cam- Cambodian population live sis have improved; the bodian Senior Minister in rural areas. Hong Sun HIV/AIDS epidemic has and Minister of Health, Huot added that the total been contained and said Monday during the number of health centre in- malaria has decreased,” three-day child survival creased from 386 in 1998 he said. However, Hong conference that the refer- to 823 in 2003. Sun Huot admitted that A suicide car bomber blew up his vehicle at the entrance to a US military base in Baiji, ral hospital and health cen- “The number of referral Cambodia still has very Iraq, north of Baghdad on 1 June, 2004, killing at least 11 Iraqis and wounding 20 tre in Cambodia have be- hospital with major surgi- high rate of maternal and others and two American soldiers, the US military said. — INTERNET come the central place to cal operation was increased child mortality compared Top Chinese ensure the delivery of from three in 1998 to 15 in with those countries in UN confirms Yawar as health services to Cambo- 2003.” the region, “therefore, Legislator starts dians living in remote “Poliomyelitis has much more remains to be Iraqi President official, good-will areas. eradicated; cure and de- done”. visit to Denmark About 85 per cent of tection rates of tuberculo- MNA/Xinhua BAGHDAD, 2 June — United Nations envoy Lakhdar Brahimi confirmed the appointment on Tuesday of Ghazi COPENHAGEN, 2 June— Yawar, a Sunni Muslim tribal leader, as President of Wu Bangguo, chairman Iraq in a new interim administration. of the Standing Committee He said in a statement the ignate Iyad Allawi. Allawi, of the Chinese National Peo- vice presidents would be from the Shiite majority, ple’s Congress arrived here Ibrahim Jaafari, head of the would announce his govern- on Monday for an official Shi’ite Muslim Dawa Party, ment line-up later on Tues- good-will visit aimed at pro- and Rowsch Shways, a poli- day. Brahimi also confirmed moting bilateral ties. tician from Iraq’s non-Arab that the presidency had ini- Wu said in a statement Kurdish minority. tially been offered to Adnan upon his arrival that China Brahimi said he had Pachachi, with the support and Denmark, though far passed on recommendations of Yawar, but that Pachachi apart, had a long history of for a 26-member Cabinet had “declined for personal friendly contacts. China, he team to prime minister-des- reasons”. — MNA/Reuters said, attached importance to its relationship with Pacific Islands Forum Economic Denmark and hoped to expand bilateral contacts Ministers to meet in NZ and coope-ration in vari- WELLINGTON, 2 June — The eighth annual Pacific Islands ous fields on the basis of Forum Economic Ministers Meeting will be held in Rotorua, mutual respect and mutual central North Island of New Zealand, next week, New Zea- benefit. land Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen announced Tues- He said he would meet day. with his Danish counterpart The meeting will focus on progress toward economic Christian Mejdahl and Iraq’s newly-appointed President Ghazi Yawar makes his first public announcement, reform and sustainable development in the region, said Cullen. government leaders to surrounded by members of the new government in Baghdad, on 1 June, 2004. Economic ministers and delegation heads from Australia, exchange views with them Yawar said that he wanted the United Nations Security Council to grant the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, New on bilateral ties and on re- Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall gional and international country ‘full sovereignty’ in a resolution now under Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu issues of mutural concern. discussion. — INTERNET are expected to attend the meeting. — MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 7 New and fast developments throughout Myanmar Border and rural area developments

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A tea plantation in Hsilu region, Shan State (East). PHOTO: PBANRDA 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon).— MNA Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects pile cap. On arrival at the site of Pinchar Bridge Project officials. The commander reported on supply of water to being built by Public Works, District Senior Engineer U farmlands through four diversion weirs. building of Ayeyawady… Maung Maung Lwin reported on construction tasks and Chairman of Kyaukse District Peace and Develop- (from page 1) requirements. Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary instruc- ment Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn reported on assistance being Accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Man- tions. provided for greening of Meiktila District and water avail- dalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein and divisional depart- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected thriving sum- ability. Chairman of Meiktila District Peace and Devel- mental officials, Lt-Gen Ye Myint proceeded to the site of mer sesame and other crops on both sides of Hanmyintmo- opment Council Lt-Col Kyaw Kyaw Oo reported on sup- Myitnge Bridge Construction Project. Yegyi rural road. Next, they went to Kinywa river water ply of water in the district with irrigation facilities. Lt- At the briefing hall, Senior Engineer U Soe Min of pumping project in Kyaukse Township. They saw over Gen Ye Myint gave necessary instructions. Bridge Construction Special Group-12 reported on con- Zawgyi Pumping Station of Kinywa river water pumping They went back to Mandalay in the evening and ar- struction process of the bridge. Lt-Gen Ye Myint in- project-2. rived back here this morning. spected installation of the beam and building of the bored At the briefing hall, they met local authorities and MNA Health facilities put into … ( from page 1) Similarly, the station hospital (Mongmao) in Mongmao village, Myittha Township, Kyaukse District, was put into service yesterday morning. It was attended by the minister, Commissioner of Mandalay Division General Administration Department U Kyin Lin, Direc- tor-General Col Than Aung of the Ministry of Health, Medical Superintendent of Mandalay General Hospital Dr Win Shein, Rector of Mandalay Institute of Medicine Dr Soe Tun, physicians, Head of Division Health De- partment Dr Khin Maung Tun, officials, health staff, members of social organizations, Red Cross Society, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, local residents and others. The minister and the commissioner formally opened the hospital. The minister and party inspected the one- storey reinforced concrete facility which is 128 feet long and 99 feet wide. It will benefit 22,980 people of 10 village-tracts and 42 villages including Mongmao village. MNA Minister inspects industries YANGON, 2 June — Min- robes for monks and shirts, ister for Industry-1 U Aung a noodle factory, No 1 Flour Thaung inspected produc- Mill, and Sagaing Textile tion process at blue-green Mill. Opening ceremony of the station hospital (Mongmao) in progress.— MNA algae production factory of On 31 May, he in- Myanma Pharmaceutical In- spected the production proc- Minister inspects tasks for upgrading of road in Shan State dustries in Yekha, Sagaing ess and newsprint at No 3 YANGON, 2 June — Min- shoulders and bridges engineers in-charge reported Taunggyi Township. The Division, on 30 May. Newsprint Factory. He also ister for Construction Maj- on Heho-Taunglaylon sec- on progress in upgrading of minister gave instructions on At a garment factory in inspected the Paleik Textile Gen Saw Tun, accompanied tion of Meiktila-Taunggyi- Meiktila-Taunggyi-Keng- timely completion and meet- Sagaing, he inspected pro- and Finishing Plant and by officials of Public Works, Kengtung-Tachilek Road on tung-Tachilek Road at the ing the standard set and ful- duction of mosquito nets, bandage factory. — MNA inspected extension of road 28 May. In the afternoon, hall of Public Works of filled the needs. — MNA

Meeting of delegates of Kayah State in progress. (News on page 16) — MNA Delegates of Kachin State meeting to compile proposal. (News on page 16) — MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 9 Lt-GenYe Myint inspects… (from page 16) U Lu Maw reported on education, health and communication sectors of the region, and cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy; and departmental officials, on work progress department-wise. Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary instructions. Lt-Gen Ye Myint said that measures are being taken for ensuring Sagaing Divi- sion to become the rice bas- ket of Upper Myanmar. Only when departmental officials are to be well convinced of Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets departmental personnel and local people in Myinmu.— MNA the requirements in carrying combined harvesters, and Therefore, those in party proceeded to looked into the site chosen Road at Htanphutaung vil- out regional development more farm equipment is to charge of respective regions Kyaukphaya Dam Project for building of a spillway lage in Sagaing Division. tasks, will the regions de- be used in the region, he said. are to make efforts in fulfill- being implemented near and left necessary instruc- Officials concerned con- velop, he said. Sufficient Myinmu Township’s rice ing the requirements of the Nondwin village in Sagaing tions. ducted them round the site. farm implements and ma- output has not met the target regions in cooperation with Township. Head of District On completion, the dam Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave in- chinery are to be employed yet, so all possible ways and local people, he said. Irrigation Department U will be 700 feet in length and structions. for ensuring rapid develop- means are to be employed Lt-Gen Ye Myint had a Khin Maung Shwe reported 50 feet in height. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and ment of respective regions. for water supply for extended cordial conversation with on progress of works. Lt- They also inspected party arrived back at Sagaing Now, Monywa Industrial cultivation of the crop, he those present. Gen Ye Myint gave instruc- Htanphutaung rural dam in the evening. Zone manufactures tractors, urged. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and tions. Lt-Gen Ye Myint nearShwebo-Mandalay MNA

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects construction of four-storey main building of Pakokku University.— MNA

Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint formally open the two-storey building.—˚MNA Sports and education combined courses opened in Mandalay YANGON, 2 June— A and Development Council cials and instructors. cipal’s office, common two-storey building of Commander of Central First, the commander, room and hostels on the first Sports and Physical Educa- Command Maj-Gen Ye the minister and the direc- floor. tion Institute (Mandalay) Myint, Chairman of tor-general of No 2 Basic Next, the commander and sports and education Myanmar Olympic Com- Education Department for- presented K 5 million for combined courses for 2004- mittee Minister for Sports mally opened the building the funds of the institute to 2005 were opened at the Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, and the minister formally the minister. The com- institute in Mandalay on 31 Chairman of Mandalay City unveiled the stone plaque. mander and party greeted May. Development Committee, The building is 120 feet trainees. The institute will Present were Chairman Mayor Brig-Gen Yan x 40 feet and it was con- train altogether 215 trainees of Mandalay Division Peace Thein, departmental offi- structed at a cost of K 59.5 in football, volleyball, track million. It includes class- and field, boxing, weightlift- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone presents rooms, laboratory, compu- ing, Sepak Takraw, Wushu, K 1 million to officials of Commerce Ministry-B soccer Don’t smoke ter room and library on the gymnastics and swimming team which stood first in the second division and ground floor and the prin- courses.—MNA moved into first division.— NLM

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The club says tobacco kills 4.9 million people auctioned off ashtrays as mementoes, worldwide every year, or one every 6.5 fetching up to 350 crowns (52 US dollars) seconds. apiece. Norway put off the planned launch of its Like Ireland, Norway is seeking to pro- ban from January 1, reckoning it would be tect waiters and other restaurant and bar unfair to force smokers into bone-chilling staff from second-hand smoke blamed for temperatures at the start of a new law. Smok- A photographer flees from the heat as lava from Kilauea Volcano flows into the Pacific causing cancer, respiratory and heart dis- ers in Oslo spilled out into the streets on the Ocean Tuesday morning, on 1 June, 2004, at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in eases. Smoking is already outlawed in other warm summer night. Volcano, Hawaii.—INTERNET workplaces, from offices to airports. MNA/Reuters Anti-fire chemical spurs toxic fears in Arctic Hunt for Haiti flooding victims OSLO, 2 June — Chemicals widely used as flame retardants in homes have been found in polar bears and birds widens in the Arctic, raising fears that they could pose a health hazard, Norwegian scientists said on Monday. PORT-AU-PRINCE (Haiti),2 June — Relief workers already Norway’s government said it would of Svalbard in the north Atlantic. worries. Norway, which is not a mem- feeding and sheltering thousands of Haitians on Monday seek a European Union review of the Traces of the so-called deca-BDE ber of the EU but has close links to the widened searches to outlying areas for more survivors of chemicals, used in everything from (BromoDiphenyl Ether) flame retard- bloc, will also ban the two. flooding and mudslides that killed about 2,000 people. computers to clothes, saying their pres- ant, also commonly used in car uphol- “I will take these findings to the EU The searches went on even as emergency rations of food, ence in the Arctic showed the need to stery and televisions, had previously and say that we now need a full review water and other supplies appeared to be sufficient in the worst- investigate whether they were damag- been found in falcons in Sweden and (of deca-BDE) so that this does not hit areas of Haiti to allow suspension on Monday of deliveries ing for humans and wildlife. samples of human blood further south. become the PCB and mercury of the by US and Canadian military helicopters, according to a “Traces of the compounds were But the discovery in Arctic ani- future,” Norwegian Environment Min- spokesman for a multinational force. found in studies of polar bears and in mals, far from sources of pollution ister Boerge Brende told NRK public “We are assessing where we are and meeting with UN and glaucous gulls,” said Geir Wing and swept north by prevailing winds television. (nongovernmental organizations) officials to see where we Gabrielsen, head of a toxicology re- and ocean currents, is a sign that they PCB was one of a “dirty dozen” stand,” said US Marine Lieutenant-Colonel Dave Lapan, a search programme at the Norwegian may not break down as quickly into toxic chemicals outlawed by a UN member of the international force posted in Haiti since the Polar Institute. harmless units as previously thought, convention from May 17 in a crack- ouster of former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. “This is the first time that this flame Gabrielsen said. down on chemicals blamed for caus- Lapan said flight crews and the helicopters, which had retardant has been found in the Arctic,” The European Union will ban two ing cancers and birth defects and dam- transported over 125 tons of supplies since Tuesday, needed he told Reuters of the research by the other types of brominated flame re- aging the nervous systems of people rest or maintenance, especially since other emergencies in the Polar Institute and Norwegian Veteri- tardant — penta-BDE and octa-BDE and animals. poorest nation in the Americas cannot be ruled out. nary Institute on the Arctic archipelago — later this year because of health MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters Ireland hails success of Tobacco firms to help fund Mexico health programmes Bangladesh to install container-scanning MEXICO CITY, 2 June— Tobacco firms operating in Mexico will pay 350 million US smoking ban dollars over three years to help off set the costs of caring for people who become ill from machine at port DUBLIN, 2 June — Ireland hailed its pioneering smok- smoking, President Vicente Fox said on Monday. DHAKA, 2 June — The ing ban as a success on Monday, after a report showed The companies, starting in August, will tobacco industry is in the hands of Cigatam — Bangladeshi Government nearly all workplaces had complied with the new law. contribute according to the number of ciga- a joint venture between Philip Morris, a unit of has decided to install con- Widespread scepticism greeted the ban on smoking in rettes they sell in Mexico. Fox said the fund US-based Altria Group Inc., and Mexican mag- tainer-scanning machines at virtually all enclosed spaces — including pubs — when it would total about 350 million US dollars (4 nate Carlos Slim’s conglomerate Grupo Carso Chittagong Port by Decem- was introduced in March. But the survey from the coun- billion pesos) by the time his term ends in — and Cigarrera La Moderna, an affiliate of ber this year to check smug- try’s Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) suggested support December 2006. British American Tobacco. gling and combat security had swung behind it. “The money will serve to partially com- Mexico spends about 3 billion US dollars a threat. “The successful introduction of the new measure re- pensate the health system for the costs of year to care for people with smoking-related The National Board of flects the widespread public support and goodwill that medical attention due to damage from smok- illnesses, health officials say. Mexico takes in Revenue (NBR) has been or- exists for a healthy, smoke-free environment in the ing,” Fox said in marking World No Tobacco about 1.3 billion US dollars a year in tax dered to arrange installation workplace,” Health Minister Micheal Martin said in a Day.Mexico’s two-billion-US-dollar-a-year revenues from cigarette sales. — MNA/Reuters of such machines, costing statement. — MNA/Reuters 25 million to 30 million US dollars each, The Daily Star Fees bar African AIDS reported Tuesday. orphans from schools NBR official said at least one machine will be installed UNITED NATIONS, 2 June— School fees, widely im- this year. posed in Africa, are preventing vast numbers of AIDS The decision came after a orphans from getting an education and improving their memorandum of intent future prospects, a senior UN official said on Tuesday. signed recently between While some African countries have outlawed the fees, Bangladesh and the United they typically resurface in other forms such as registration States in which Bangladesh or examination charges, limits on eligibility for subsidies agreed to protect American and costly bills for books or uniforms, said Stephen Lewis, interests in the country and the UN special envoy for AIDS in Africa. extend full cooperation to Lewis, just back from a tour of Ethiopia, said that the the United States in identi- country was among those to have done away with fees, in fying individuals or groups line with a UN treaty requiring that children get a free suspected of working against primary education. The Convention on the Rights of the US interests. The govern- Child, which took effect in 1990, has been ratified by all but ment also directed the law two of the 191 UN members — Somalia and the United enforcement agencies to in- States. Yet “everywhere my colleagues and I visited, people tensify their efforts to stop talked of school fees as a bar to school enrollment,” he Thai passers by look at a giant football sitting on top of a car in Bangkok on 31 May, smuggling of illegal firearms said.There are already one million AIDS orphans in Ethio- 2004. The exhibit was part of a promotion by a sportswear manufacturer for the Euro and explosives. pia, a country of about 67 million people. — MNA/Reuters 2004 soccer tournament. — INTERNET MNA/Xinhua 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 England held to 1-1 draw by Japan Dortmund break with Victorious Pauleta MANCHESTER (England), 2 June— A lacklustre England had to S settle for a 1-1 draw with Japan on Tuesday after being outshone in coach Sammer joins Portugal squad a pre-Euro 2004 friendly. BERLIN, 2 June— An era ended for LISBON, 2 June— Striker Pauleta joined Striker Michael Owen poached far the sharper and more fluid side. Borussia Dortmund on Sunday when the the rest of the Portugal squad on Sunday after P his 25th goal for England in the England started well and club announced they were parting company scoring the only goal of France’s Cup final to 22nd minute, but midfielder Shinji showed plenty of enthusiasm, but with coach Matthias Sammer. hand his club Paris St Germain victory over Ono deservedly levelled in the 53rd were not helped by a flat perform- The former Germany defender had been Chateauroux. as part of a convincing second- ance from Owen’s strike partner at the club since 1993 and was a playing “I’m tired as you would expect after a long O half display by the Japanese. Wayne Rooney and some way- member of the Dortmund side who lifted season, but I closed it by scoring and winning England coach Sven-Goran ward shooting from Paul Scholes. the European Cup in 1997. which means I’m even more motivated,” Eriksson appeared to end doubts England gradually faded as the The 36-year-old became the Dortmund Pauleta said at the Portgual team hotel. R over who would be his first choice game wore on, leaving Eriksson with coach in 2000 and guided the Ruhr Valley Pauleta missed Portugal’s 3-0 Euro 2004 for the defensive role in midfield plenty of food for thought before club to the Bundesliga title in 2002. preparation friendly win over Luxemboug on at Euro 2004 by selecting Frank Saturday’s final friendly here against Sammer, born in East Germany, is pay- Saturday to play in the cup final. T Lampard ahead of Nicky Butt. Iceland, let alone their Euro 2004 ing the price for a disappointing season, “I played 41 games in a row for the na- Whatever the tactics, however, opener on June 13 against holders Dortmund having finished sixth in the tional side and it’s a shame to have broken the Eriksson clearly needs England to France. John Terry thought he had Bundesliga, narrowly missing out on a run,” he said. move up a few gears on their dis- scored after four minutes when the UEFA Cup spot. Portugal team doctor Henrique Jones said S play at the City of Manchester defender met David Beckham’s cor- Sammer, who had a contract for another only Nuno Valente in the squad was carrying stadium, where Japan looked by ner with a header which keeper Seigo two years, is now the favourite to take over an injury and he should recover from his Narazaki could only parry and was from Felix Magath at VfB Stuttgart. Magath slight left leg strain in the next couple of days. hacked off the line. is moving on to Bayern Munich, replacing The Porto defender suffered the injury in There was no mistake in the Ottmar Hitzfeld. last Wednesday’s Champions League final 22nd minute, though, when “Together we came to the decision that win over Monaco. Narazaki spilled Steven Gerrard’s a separation is the best solution at this point Portugal play Lithuania on June 5 in fierce low drive and Owen, collect- in time, even if it is hard to take for all Setubal in their final run-out before opening ing his 55th England cap, followed concerned,” Dortmund president Gerd Euro 2004 against Group A oponents Greece through for a simple tap-in. Japan Niebaum said in a statement. on June 12. Russia and Spain are the other responded with two fierce shots MNA/Reuters teams in Group.—MNA/Reuters from distance by Keiji Tamada and Real president confident Shumsuke Nakamura which David Toms retains St Jude James blocked but a much better of keeping Roberto Carlos Classic by six strokes chance was squandered when cap- MADRID, 2 June— Real Madrid presi- tain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto headed dent Florentino Perez is convinced that GERMANTOWN (Tennessee)., 2 June— De- wide from a corner. Roberto Carlos will extend his contract fending champion David Toms cruised to a Japan, who are preparing for a with the club despite the player’s complaint six-stroke victory in the St Jude Classic in 2006 World Cup qualifier against that he is being treated more like a product blustery conditions on Sunday. Toms could England’s Wayne Rooney (L) tackles Japan’s Yuji India on June 9, were slick going than a footballer. manage only a two-over-par 73 in wind that Nakazawa during their three-nation tournament forward and only Ashley Cole’s out- “I am hopeful that we can find a formula gusted as high as 30 mph to finish on 16-under soccer match in the City of Manchester Stadium in stretched boot stopped a fierce close that will allow him to finish his career at 268, four shots higher than his winning total Manchester on 1 June, 2004. England tied 1-1 with range-shot from Tamada after a Real Madrid,” Perez told Spanish state tele- last season. Toms was not alone in having difficulties, as only six of the 12 players tied for Japan. — INTERNET well-worked break. — MNA/Reuters vision on Sunday night. “He has got a year left on his contract ninth or better broke par. Men’s 5,000 metres world Lampard owes with Real Madrid and he is going to fulfil Bob Estes carded a 69 and took solo second it.” The Brazilian international, who is place on 274, while Steve Lowery had the record evolution sacked Ranieri reported to have been targeted by Chelsea, round of the day, a four-under 67, to jump from a tie for 19th into a share of third with Tim LONDON, 2 June— Evolution of the men’s 5,000 metres LONDON, 1 June— Eng- was critical of the club’s negotiating tech- world record after Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele improved the land midfielder Frank nique in an interview with Brazilian daily O Herron, who shot a 70. mark in the Dutch town of Hengelo on Monday (tabulate Lampard says he owes a debt Globo published at the weekend. Stewart Cink and Sweden’s Fredrik Jacob- under — time, name, nationality, date): of gratitude to Claudio “The club have said they will give me son each shot a 69 and tied Vaughn Taylor and 13:35.0 Vladimir Kuts (Soviet Union) 13.10.57 Ranieri, who was sacked as two more years and then see how I play Brian Gay for fifth. Taylor, in second place and 13:34.8 Ron Clarke (Australia) 16.1.65 manager of Chelsea on before deciding to offer me any more,” he seven strokes behind Toms when the round 13:33.6 Clarke 1.2.65 Monday. said. “But I am 31 years old and my record began, struggled to a 74. Gay shot a 73. Last 13:25.8 Clarke 4.6.65 “In the three years I’ve won’t allow me to accept this sort of thing. season in the Wachovia Championship, Toms 13:24.2 Kipchoge Keino (Kenya) 30.11.65 been at Chelsea, Claudio has I am not a product. When I go out to play I had begun the final round with a five-shot lead, 13:16.6 Clarke 5.7.66 done loads for me,” give everything. built it to six but then made a quadruple-bogey 13:16.4 Lasse Viren (Finland) 14.9.72 Lampard told the Sun news- “(David) Beckham sells a lot, but he eight at the final hole to scrape home by two. 13:13.0 Emiel Puttemans (Belgium) 20.9.72 paper on Tuesday. “He gave also earns a lot, just like Ronaldo and He began his final round on Sunday with a 13:12.86 Dick Quax (New Zealand) 5.7.77 me a chance, and without Zinedine Zidane. But they shouldn’t use bogey at the par-four first but then made back- 13.08.4 Henry Rono (Kenya) 8.4.78 that, who knows where I players like products and think they can do to-back birdies at the fifth and sixth after 13:06.20 Rono 13.9.81 would be? what they like with us.” putting his approach shots within six feet on 13:00.41 David Moorcroft (Britain) 7.7.82 “I cannot say enough Roberto Carlos joined Real in 1996 from each hole. After 10 holes, Toms had a nine- 13:00.40 Said Aouita (Morocco) 27.7.85 about him. The way I’m Inter Milan for approximately 7 million US shot margin over the field and had all but 12:58.39 Aouita 22.7.87 playing and how I’ve devel- dollars. He has won three league titles and wrapped up the title. However, he then bogeyed 12:56.96 Haile Gebrselassie (Ethiopia) 4.6.94 oped in character, that’s got three European Cups with the club. the 11th, 12th and 14th. 12:55.30 Moses Kiptanui (Kenya) 8.6.95 to be down to him. MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters 12:44.39 Gebrselassie 16.8.95 “He is a very honour- 12:41.86 Gebrselassie 13.8.97 able and dignified man. I PSG president says 12:39.74 Daniel Komen (Kenya) 22.8.97 respect everything he’s done Manchester United closing 12:39.36 Gebrselassie 13.6.98 and I will be talking to him 12.37.35 Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) 31.5.04 and thanking him.” on Heinze MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters PaRIS, 2 June— Paris St Germain’s Ar- gentine defender Gabriel Heinze looks to be Shock win earns Britain’s Drummond maiden title heading for Manchester United, the Ligue 1 WENTWORTH (England), 2 June— Rank The Scot, 186th in the European Tour club’s president said on Monday. outsider Scott Drummond produced one of money list at the start of the week and world- “Nothing is done today but if Manches- the biggest shocks in European Tour history ranked 435th, described his eight-birdie 64 ter United pay what we ask, yes, we are on on Sunday with a two-shot victory at the as “surreal” after outplaying players like the right way,” Francis Graille said. Volvo PGA Championship. world number two Vijay Singh and third- “However, United’s officials had better The 30-year-old British rookie, fourth ranked Ernie Els for the title. hurry up because we have other contacts reserve for the tour’s flagship event, clinched Cabrera, despite eagling the fourth and with Spanish clubs.” his maiden European Tour title by edging 12th, had to settle for outright second after a Heinze is currently away with the Ar- out overnight leader Angel Cabrera of Ar- final-round 67. gentina squad preparing to face Brazil in a gentina with a closing eight-under-par 64. Sweden’s Joakim Haeggman, assistant World Cup qualifier this week. Drummond, whose breakthrough triumph to European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard “We now what he wants, we know they Guillermo Coria of Argentina returns the ranks alongside American Ben Curtis’s Langer, also fired a 67 to finish third at 16 found an agreement but it does not mean a ball to Carlos Moya of Spain during their unexpected success at last year’s British under, and could well play himself on to lot,” Graille added. quarterfinal match of the French Open Open, reeled off birdies at the last two Europe’s team for the September showdown “Manchester is not a priority over other (tennis tournament at the Roland Garros holes to equal the tournament record at with the United States. interested clubs.” Stadium in Paris, on 1 June, 2004. Coria 19-under 269. MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters won 7-5, 7-6, 6-3. — INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 15 16:10 Myanmar Modern ogy Works At Shwedagon Brightly Shining 06:10 Myanmar Modern Song “Auspicious 21:25 Song of Myanmar Pagoda Archways Moon” Song “Auspicious MRTV-3 Day, May 17th (I)” Beauty & Scenic 24:00 National News 05:15 National News Day, May 17th (I)” MRTV-3 16:15 National News Sights “Myanma Pano- 00:05 Myanmar Profile “An- 05:20 Development Centre 06:15 National News 16:20 Nan-Thae Model Plan- rama & Myanma Sen- tique ?? . . .may be’ for Rubber Techno- 06:20 Nan-Thae Model Plan- tation (Inlay Lake) timent” 00:10 Myanmar Modern logy tation (Inlay Lake) 16:25 Song of Myanmar 21:36 Ornamental Jewellery Song “Auspicious 05:25 Song of Myanmar 06:25 Song “Come to Beauty & Scenic of Outstanding De- Day, May 17th (I)” Beauty & Scenic Myanmar (The Golden Sights “Mingalabar” signs 00:15 National News Sights “Myanma Pano- Land)” 16:30 National News 21:40 Headline News 00:20 Nan-Thae Model Plan- rama & Myanma Sen- 06:30 National News 16:35 Myanma Traditional 21:42 Opium Substitute Cul- tation (Inlay Lake) timent” 06:35 Myanma Traditional Marionette tivation and Livestock 00:25 Song of Myanmar 05:36 Ornamental Jewellery Marionette 3-6-2004 (Thursday) 16:40 Pickled Featherback Breeding (Northern Beauty & Scenic of Outstanding De- 06:40 Pickled Featherback (Programme Schedule) 16:45 National News Shan State) (Part-I) Sights “Mingalabar” signs 06:45 National News Morning Transmission 16:50 National Races Village 21:45 National News 00:30 National News 05:40 Headline News 06:50 National Races Village (9:00 - 10:00) (Chin, Mon, Rakhine) 21:50 Myanmar Spirulina 00:35 Myanma Traditional 05:42 Opium Substitute Cul- (Chin, Mon, Rakhine) 9:00 Signature Tune 16:55 The Rakhine Dance, (Ye Kharr Lake) Marionette tivation and Livestock 06:55 The Rakhine Dance, Greeting The Pride of Yoma 21:55 Dancing Duo 00:40 Pickled Featherback Breeding (Northern The Pride of Yoma 9:02 Song of Myanmar 17:00 National News 21:57 Myanmar Artistic 00:45 National News Shan State) (Part-I) 07:00 National News Beauty & Scenic 17:05 Nan Pan Market Day Works At Shwedagon 00:50 National Races Village 05:45 National News 07:05 Nan Pan Market Day Sights “Mingalabar” 17:10 Song “New Goal” Pagoda Archways (Chin, Mon, Rakhine) 05:50 Myanmar Spirulina 07:10 Song “New Goal” 9:06 Ornamental Jewellery 17:12 Mogok Gem-mining 22:00 National News 00:55 The Rakhine Dance, (Ye Kharr Lake) 07:12 Mogok Gem-mining of Outstanding De- Enterprise 22:05 Myanmar Profile “An- The Pride of Yoma 05:55 Dancing Duo Enterprise signs 17:15 National News tique ?? 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. . .may be’ 19:40 Headline News (Chin, Mon, Rakhine) 03:30 Signature Tune 9:40 Myanmar Modern 19:42 Lucky Bamboo 22:55 The Rakhine Dance, Greeting Song “Auspicious 19:45 National News The Pride of Yoma 03:32 Song of Myanmar Day, May 17th (I)” 19:50 Hot Springs in Lashio 23:00 National News Beauty & Scenic 9:45 National News and Nam-Kham 23:05 Nan Pan Market Day Sights “Mingalabar” 9:50 Nan-Thae Model Plan- 19:55 Myanmar National 23:10 Song “New Goal” 03:36 Meditation Centre tation (Inlay Lake) Races Cultural Dances 23:12 Mogok Gem-mining 03:40 Headline News 9:58 Song of Myanmar (U Shwe Yoe & Daw Enterprise 03:42 Lucky Bamboo Beauty & Scenic Moe) 23:15 National News 03:45 National News Sights “Come and See 20:00 National News 23:20 Parabaik Writings 03:50 Hot Springs in Lashio Myanmar” 20:05 Let’s have fun watch- 23:28 Song of Myanmar and Nam-Kham ing Chinlone Games Beauty & Scenic 03:55 Myanmar National 3-6-2004 (Thursday) 20:10 Myanmar Modern Sights “Come and See Races Cultural Dances Evening Transmission Song “Auspicious Myanmar” (U Shwe Yoe & Daw (15:30 - 17:30) Day, May 17th (II)” Moe) 15:30 Signature Tune 20:15 National News 3-6-2004 (Thursday) & 04:00 National News Greeting 20:20 For All School Age 4-6-2004 (Friday) 04:05 Let’s have fun watch- 15:32 Song of Myanmar Children to Study Evening Transmission & ing Chinlone Games Beauty & Scenic 20:25 Song On Screen Morning Transmission 04:10 Song “Auspicious Day, Sights “Myanma Pano- “Flower Lover” (23:30 - 1:30) May 17th (II)” rama & Myanma Sen- 20:30 National News 23:30 Signature Tune 04:15 National News timent” 20:35 Myanma Traditional Greeting 04:20 For All School Age 15:36 Ornamental Jewellery Handiwork of Casting 23:32 Song of Myanmar Children to Study of Outstanding De- 20:40 Myanma Traditional Beauty & Scenic 04:25 Song On Screen signs Musical Instruments Sights “Myanma Pano- “Flower Lover” 15:40 Headline News (Brass Instruments rama & Myanma Sen- 04:30 National News 15:42 Opium Substitute Cul- Cymbal) (Linguin) timent” 04:35 Myanma Traditional tivation and Livestock 20:45 National News 23:36 Ornamental Jewellery Handiwork of Casting Breeding (Northern 20:50 Myanmar As Told By of Outstanding De- 04:40 Myanma Traditional Shan State) (Part-I) History signs Musical Instruments 15:45 National News 20:55 Auspicious Glory 23:40 Headline News (Brass Instruments 15:50 Myanmar Spirulina 21:00 National News 23:42 Opium Substitute Cul- Cymbal) (Linguin) (Ye Kharr Lake) 21:05 Myanma Ancient Or- tivation and Livestock 04:45 National News 15:55 Dancing Duo naments Showroom Breeding (Northern 04:50 Myanmar As Told By 15:57 Myanmar Artistic 21:10 Song On Screen “The Shan State) (Part-I) History Works At Shwedagon Brightly Shining 23:45 National News 04:55 Auspicious Glory WEATHER Pagoda Archways Moon” 23:50 Myanmar Spirulina 05:00 National News 16:00 National News 21:15 National News (Ye Kharr Lake) 05:05 Myanma Ancient Or- Wednesday, 2 June, 2004 16:05 Myanmar Profile “An- 21:20 Development Centre 23:55 Dancing Duo naments Showroom tique ?? 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Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects implementation of Kyaukphaya Dam Project near Nondwin Village of Sagaing Division.— MNA Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development in Pakokku, Sagaing Districts YANGON, 2 June— Mem- paid homage to Tharakhan Lt-Gen Ye Myint and canal of Twingyi River wa- party proceeded to Pareinma Chindwin River and gave ber of the State Peace and Buddha image at Sithushin party inspected planting of ter pumping project. Village and offered flowers instructions to the officials on Development Council Lt- Pagoda in old city of shade trees along Pakhangyi- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and and water to Htihlaingshin preventive measures against Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Pakhangyi. Lt-Gen Ye Tamardan-Minywa road. party observed cultivation of Labhamuni Buddha image bank erosion near the pagoda. Sagaing Division Peace and Myint presented cash for They proceeded to Minywa summer paddy on the farm of Eindawya Pagoda built by They held a meeting Development Council Com- renovation of the Buddha river water pumping project of farmer U Han Ko in King Kyansittha. Lt-Gen Ye with members of social or- mander of North-West Com- image to Chairman of the Assistant Director of Water Myaung Township. They Myint made cash donations ganizations and local senior mand Maj-Gen Tha Aye, pagoda board of trustees. Resources Utilization De- went to the Twingyi River to the fund of the pagoda residents at the village. Lt- Chairman of Magway Divi- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and partment U Toe Aung re- water pumping project through Chairman of the Gen Ye Myint urged them sion Peace and Development party went to Kaingmagyi ported on data of the project. where Director of Water Pagoda Board of Trustees. to participate in regional Council Col Zaw Min and Dam and inspected the flow Chairman Col Zaw Min Resources Utilization De- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and development tasks and cor- departmental officials went of water. In meeting with lo- gave a supplementary report. partment U Hla Min re- party offered alms to Pagoda dially greeted them. to the construction site of the cal farmers, he spoke on con- Lt-Gen Ye Myint then gave ported on data of the project, Ovadacariya Sayadaws led In the afternoon, they main building of Pakokku servation of trees for greening instructions. water supply to the fields of by Parinma model village also met departmental offi- University on 31 May. of Anya region and planting He inspected Hsinbyu- summer paddy and installa- Waso Monastery Sayadaw cials, members of social or- Project in-charge U Yu of shade trees. The shin Bridge and gave in- tion of power lines. Com- Bhaddanta Candavara ganizations and townselders Tin reported on progress of Kaingmagyi Dam is 1,200 structions on maintenance of mander Maj-Gen Tha Aye (Dhammacariya). in Myinmu Township. work. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and feet long, 12 feet wide and 30 the bridge. He also inspected gave a supplementary report. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Township PDC Chairman party inspected the site. They feet high. supply of water along the Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected the bank of (See page 9) National Convention delegate groups of peasants and workers hold meetings YANGON, 2 June — The the hall-4 at 10 am. Present Division, Mon, Chin and group of workers held the gestions. cerning detailed basic prin- meetings of members of the at the meeting were U Kan Shan States submitted their meeting at the meeting hall- Next, the chairman gave ciples to be laid down for panel of chairmaen of del- Nyunt of Sagaing Division, proposals to the panel of 5 at 9 am. U Kyaw Win Tun the concluding remarks and sharing of power in legisla- egate group of peasants and U Sai Tint Aung of Shan chairmen on matters con- of Mandalay Division pre- the meeting adjourned at tive, executive and judicial the delegate group of work- State (North), U Tin Maung cerning detailed basic prin- sided over the meeting to- 9.50 am. sectors to be included in ers were held at the desig- Kyaw of Magway Division ciples to be laid down for gether with Dr Myo Thant Likewise, delegates drawing the State Constitu- nated meeting halls of and U Mya Aye of Yangon sharing of power in legisla- Tin of Yangon Division and from Kachin and Kayah tion clarified by the Na- Nyaunghnapin Camp in Division. Deputy Director U tive, executive and judicial U Kyaw Myo Win of Bago States of the delegate group tional Convention Conven- Hmawby Township this Myint Thein and Assistant sectors to be included in Division (West). Deputy of national races were coming Work Committee. morning, attended by mem- Director U Myint Kyaing of drawing the State Constitu- Director U Zaw Win and piling the proposals con- MNA bers of the panel of chair- group-6 of the National tion clarified by the Na- Assistant Director U Aung men of delegates of peas- Convention Convening tional Convention Conven- Win of the work group-7 ants and the delegates of Work Committee acted as ing Work Committee. acted as masters of ceremo- workers. masters of ceremonies. The panel of chairmen nies. First, the master of cer- The members of the Delegates of Ayeya- discussed the proposals and emonies announced the start panel of chairmen of the wady, Magway, Mandalay the coordination meeting of the meeting with the delegates of peasants held and Sagaing Divisions and came to an end at 10.45 am. permisson of the chairman the coordination meeting at Kayin State, Taninthayi Similarly, the delegate as there were 48 delegates listed accounting for cent per cent. Chairman U Kyaw Win Tun gave an opening speech. Next, U Aung Kyi of Yangon Division and U Tin Sein of Bago Division (West) of proposal compi- lation group-4 read out the proposal on energy, electric, mining and forestry sector and industry sector concern- ing detailed basic principles to be laid down for sharing of power in legislative, executive and judicial sectors to be included in drawing the State Constitution. U Thin Kyu of Yangon Division, U Khin Maung Alternate Chairman U Kyaw Win Tun speaking at meeting of the delegate group of Aye and U Tint Naing of Coordination meeting of panel of chairmen of the workers.— MNA Sagaing Division gave sug- delegate group of peasants in progress.— MNA With hands linked firm around the National Convention.