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Kyaukpyu District Holds Ceremony to Hail Union Day and Support National Convention Established 1914 Volume XII, Number 289 6th Waning of Pyatho 1366 ME Sunday, 30 January 2005 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 Cooperation with ICRC and IFRC should not be centered on acquiring financial assistance Assessment to be made in order not to tarnish national prestige and character YANGON, 29 Jan—The opening of the 8th Confer- The Secretary-1 in his address said that the MRCS ence of the Myanmar Red Cross Society took place established in 1920 has a fine tradition, and it is at the Institute of Nursing on Bogyoke Aung San heartening to learn that the association standing as a Street here this morning, with an address by Chair- social organization has been constantly shouldering man of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of humanitarian tasks in successive eras in the interests the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen of the nation and the people. Thein Sein. That is why the government is providing encour- Also present on the occasion were Chairman of agement and assistance in various sectors for ena- Yangon Division PDC Commander of Yangon Com- bling the association to stand as a national force and mand Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Yangon to play an active role in the national development mayor, officials, departmental heads, members of the drive. Furthermore, after designating the association MRCS Central Council and executives, resident rep- as a reserve force that contributes towards restora- resentatives of UN agencies and local and foreign tion of peace and stability, the government again NGOs, leader of delegation of the International Com- has assigned lofty duties to it in building and up- mittee of Red Cross Mr Patrick Vial and members, grading the nation, he added. leader of delegation of the International Federation The Red Cross services were introduced first in of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society Mr Joanna the western nations, but at that time humanitarian Maclean and members, presidents of state/division tasks and community welfare services had already RC Supervisory Committees and members, and dis- been in existence in Myanmar. Now, the Red Cross tinguished guests. (See page 8) Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein addresses opening of the 8th Conference of MRCS.— MNA Kyaukpyu District holds ceremony to hail Union Day and support National Convention YANGON, 29 Jan — A ceremony to hail the Daw Khin Khin Myat and Daw Mya Nwe of Ko Thet tabled motions calling for the hailing of the Union Day and support the National Convention was Kyaukpyu Township USDA acted as MC and co- Union Day and for the support of the National Con- held at the sports ground in Zinchaung Village, MC. vention. Next, Manaung Township USDA Execu- Kyaukpyu Township, Kyaukpyu District, Rakhine About 1,000 participants including district and tive U Khin Maung Shwe submitted reports on de- State, on 27 January morning. township authorities, departmental personnel, mem- velopment of rural areas in Kyaukpyu District and Secretary of Kyaukpyu District Union Soli- bers of USDA, MCWA, MWAF, Red Cross and the plans to be carried out. darity and Development Association U Aung Tin Auxiliary Fire Brigades and local people marched in Afterwards, Yanbye Township USDA Execu- Thein presided over the meeting together with Chair- Kyaukpyu, Yanbye, Manaung and An township col- tive Daw San San Win seconded the motions and man of Kyaukpyu Township War Veterans Organi- umns and took positions. reports. Next, the meeting adopted resolutions. zation U Lay Myint, Dr Khin Hnin Hset of They saluted the State Flag. Next, Chairman Students of Kyaukpyu BEHS No 2 sang Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association, U Aung Tin Thein gave an opening speech. After- the songs titled “Eternal Union” and “the Land Daw Theingi Mon of Township Organization for wards, Kyaukpyu Township USDA Executive Dr of Myanmar” before the end the ceremony. Women’s Affairs and Townselder U Aung Soe Tun. Khin Soe and An Township USDA Executive U Ko MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 30 Janauary, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Sunday, 30 January, 2005 * 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 Safeguard the sovereignty * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State with Union Spirit and * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy stand by nationalism In the Union of Myanmar, Our Three Main Industry-1 Minister meets with employees of Bilin Sugar Mill National Causes — non-disintegration of the Un- YANGON, 29 Jan — ion, non-disintegration of national solidarity and Minister for Industry-1 U perpetuation of sovereignty — has been adopted Aung Thaung, accompa- as an immutable national policy. nied by Managing Direc- All the national races have come together tor U Soe Hlaing of to create a modern and developed nation which Myanma Foodstuff In- is free from the colonial clout as the government dustries and officials, met is implementing national policies and objectives with officials of Bilin relevant to the historical background and pre- Sugar Mill in Bilin yes- vailing conditions of the country. terday morning. State Peace and Development Council Managing Director Chairman, Defence Services Commander-in- U Soe Hlaing reported on Chief Senior General Than Shwe received the crushing of sugarcane, trainees of BEd Course No 36 of the University monthly production of for Development of National Races at Mingala sugar, purchase of Hall of the Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay sugarcane, production of Road, Yangon, on 28 January this year. molasses and quality of Minister U Aung Thaung inspects Bilin Sugar Mill. — INDUSTRY-1 In his guidance given at the ceremony, sugarcane and sugar. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe said: After hearing the now on. Arrangements are to try their best for cess of the mill. At Bilin “It is also required to take all necessary meas- reports, the minister gave are to be made for pur- carrying out tasks with Industry-used Spirit Plant ures not to lose independence and sovereignty instructions that it is nec- chase of sugarcane and goodwill. and inspected completion again and to be able to march on the correct na- essary to enhance pro- transport matters in time. The minister view- of building the ware- tional path, which the people themselves chose duction capability from Thus, all the employees ed round production pro- houses.— MNA after overcoming the alien instigations and interventions”. USDA Central Level Extempore Talks Contest held All the national people should engrave in their heart as national concern the patriotic fer- vour, the sine qua non for permanent sovereignty of the country, so they will be able to preserve it and hand it down to posterity. The government restored stability, ensured the enforcement of law and order, and undertook national development tasks by conducting ana- lytical approaches to the prevailing conditions after building national solidarity. It is crystal clear that the combined efforts between the government and people resulted in bouncing development in all the spheres. It is therefore necessary to treasure the tranquillity and prosperity already in place and to keep them in tact so that the Union of Myanmar will always be able to stand as a sovereign nation. A contestant takes part in extempore talks to mark 60th Anniversary Armed Forces Day.— MNA Continued efforts are to be made to pro- YANGON, 29 Jan — The Work Committee for USDA CEC members Minister at the Prime duce well-rounded individuals nationwide as a Organizing the Literary and Photo Contests in com- Minister’s Office Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Vice-Mayor prime source of human resources to ensure that memoration of the 60th Anniversary Armed Forces Col Maung Pa presented prizes to the winners. progress and peace, which is a product of the en- Day organized the USDA Central Level Extempore CEC members Deputy Minister for Informa- deavours the leadership of government and the Talks Contest to mark the Armed Forces Day at the tion U Thein Sein awarded gifts to members of the leaders of national races made, are left in good USDA Headquarters on University Avenue, here, this panel of judges through leader Prof Dr Kyaw Win of hands. morning. History Department of Yangon University. All in all, the entire national people should Among 17 contestants of States and Division, Also present on the occasion were Vice-Chair- inspire themselves with Union Spirit to maintain Maung Myat Thura of Bago Division (East) won the man of the Organizing Committee Chief of Staff and protect the independence and sovereignty of first prize, Maung Kaung Myat Soe of Ayeyawady (Navy) Captain Nyan Tun, members of the panel of the country while keeping the right track of Division, second and Ma Mya Thazin Aung of judges and officials.
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