True Patriotism Lt-Gen Ye Myint Attends Physic Nut Plants Growing
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Established 1914 Volume XIV, Number 25 Fullmoon Day of Kason 1368 ME Thursday, 11 May, 2006 Four political objectives True patriotism * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * It is very important for everyone of the nation regardless of * National reconsolidation * Emergence of a new enduring State Con- the place he lives to have strong Union Spirit. stitution * Only Union Spirit is the true patriotism all the nationalities * Building of a new modern developed na- tion in accord with the new State Consti- will have to safeguard. tution 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 par- ticipation 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 * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national charac- ter * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Uplift of health, fitness and education Lt-Gen Ye Myint of Ministry of Defence (R) taking part in physic nut plants growing standards of the entire nation ceremony of Central Command. — MNA Lt-Gen Ye Myint attends physic nut plants growing ceremonies in Patheingyi, Mandalay YANGON, 10 May — Member of the State Peace Thammataw Village in Patheingyi Township on 6 MR-9 and Shwe Thweyin paddy strains are thriving and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the May morning. at the 200 acres of summer paddy field. Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Division Manager U Aung Kyin of Myanma They also attended the ceremony to grow Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Agriculture Service reported on test-cultivation of physic nut plants, organized by MCDC, at No 1 Ag- Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Khin five kinds of paddy. riculture and Livestock Breeding Farm Zaw and Chairman of Mandalay City Development Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander Maj-Gen Khin (Yedaguntaung) in Patheingyi Township. Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Zaw Han, at- Zaw and Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Zaw Han viewed So far, MCDC has put 87 acres of land under tended the weeding and fertilizer broadcasting cer- collective weeding and fertilizer broadcasting. 104,400 physic nut plants. emony at 200 acres of summer paddy plantation at Hsinthwelat, Shwe Myanmar, Shwe Manaw, (See page 8) Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects construction of six-storey Zaygyo Market building and 25-storey condominium tower in Mandalay. — MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 11 May, 2006 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Thursday, 11 May, 2006 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Fullmoon Day of Kason, * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation the Buddha Day * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Today, the fullmoon day of Kason, is a day of religious significance for Buddhists. It is also known as the Buddha Day. It is Mass movements on Appointment of Ambassador called so because it was on this day that agreed on Prince Siddhattha, the would-be Buddha was prevention against dengue born, He became enlightened and He left YANGON,11 May—The Government of the fever launched Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of this world of endless sufferings and attained Mr Robert Chua Hian Kong as Ambassador Ex- Nirvana. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of It is a fine tradition of Buddhists to YANGON, 10 May — A mass movement on Singapore to the Union of Myanmar. celebrate the Fullmoon Day of Kason every prevention against dengue fever, jointly-organized Born in Singapore on 5 August 1954, Mr year by pouring water at Bo trees usually by Department of Health under the Ministry of Health Chua joined the Foreign Service in 1979 after gradu- planted at the corners of pagoda precints. It was launched in Sangyoung Township, Yangon West ating with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) was under a Bo tree that Lord Buddha be- District this morning. degree in Political Science from the then University came enlightened and delivered His first ser- Chairman of Yangon City Development Com- of Singapore. In 1985, he obtained a Master of Arts mon, the Dhamma Cakka, to the five disci- mittee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and Vice- degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, ples. Mayor Col Maung Pa went there to give encourage- Boston,USA. In a previous existence, Hermit ment to those participating in the mass movements on prevention against dengue fever. Mr Chua has served as First Secretary in the Sumedha, the embryo Buddha performed Singapore Embassy in Washington from 1987 to meritorious deeds that could open up two First, officials concerned reported to them on preventive measures against dengue fever with the 1988 and as Counsellor in the Singapore Embassy in paths for him. The first path would enable Tokyo from 1991 to 1995. In the Ministry of Foreign help of charts while Chairman of Yangon West Dis- him to attain Parinivirna direct. If he followed Affairs, he held the posts of Deputy Director in trict PDC Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and Secretary of the second path, he would have to go through various Directorates from 1995 to 1999. He then Sanchaung Township Union Solidarity and Devel- many more existences before attaining served as Counsellor in Manila from 1999-2000 and opment Association U Htay Aung reported to them as Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City and San Parinivirna. He chose the second path because on weekly measures for prevention against dengue he wanted to save others. It was also on the Francisco, from January 2001 to December 2002 fever. consecutively. He was the Director of the Consular fullmoon day of Kason that Dipankara Bud- Next, the mayor and the vice-mayor inspected Directorate from January 2003 to February 2004. dha prophesied that the hermit would one day sanitation tasks carried out by health staff, depart- Mr Robert Chua Hian Kong is currently the Director become a Buddha. mental personnel and members of social organiza- of the Technical Cooperation Directorate at the In reverence of Lord Buddha, the Bud- tions and frankly gave encouragement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr Chua is married and dhists, young and old, observe the fullmoon townselders. has two children.—MNA day of Kason by pouring water at Bo trees. MNA Pouring water at Bo trees is not the sole rea- son for the significance of the fullmoon day of KOICA donates computer accessories to MCPT Kason. On this day, Buddhists keep Sabbath, YANGON, 10 May do meritorious deeds, visit pagodas and mon- — A ceremony to donate asteries and pay obeisance to the monks. This computer accessories to is a tradition Myanmar people have preserved be used at IT courses, or- for thousands of years. ganized by the Ministry The spirit of sacrifice and the desire to of Communications, save others are prominent virtues of the Bud- Posts and Telegraphs, dha. Myanmar people have great reverence was held at Telecommu- for Lord Buddha and His teachings. There- nications and Postal fore, whatever they do, they do so not only for Training Centre here this their own interests but also for the welfare of morning. Present on the oc- others. And they believe that one’s sincere casion were Vice-Chair- goodwill has the power to overcome all kinds man of e-National Task of hardships and difficulties. Force Member of Civil We are convinced that all Myanmar Service Selection and people will do various kinds of meritorious Training Board U Aung deeds on this auspicious day, upholding the Myint, resident repre- Vice Chairman of e-National Task Force U Aung Myint (R) shakes fine traditions of their forefathers. sentative of KOICA Mr hands with Mr Cho Sang-Woo of KOICA. — COMMUNICATIONS Cho Sang-Woo and the Vice-Chairman of e- Aung Myint delivered an Resident representative of deputy resident repre- National Task Force Mem- opening speech and ac- KOICA Mr Cho Sang-Woo sentative, officials of ber of Civil Service Selec- cepted the computer acces- explained of the purpose of Niuciuiuiuiu \c\\\\ MetaMMMM \As\\\\ iu;r@anpiuiuiuiu iuciuiuiuiu \\\\\ MCPT and guests. tion and Training Board U sories donated by KIOCA. the donation. — MNA ema\eta\\\\ \yaU\\\\ \mq\\\\ uM;suMuMuMuM ∑´ren≥∑´∑´∑´∑´ Ayeyawady, Mon sail up lsU\ lf dutiypt\ (tngçeN∑en≥)N˙c\. Famous artists’ works to semifinals enak\SuM;pt\ (tngçeN∑en≥) tiu≥qv\RuM;lup\cn\; to be exhibited YANGON, 10 May — The second round knock- At∑k\ mPs\ menq∑a;larn\\ liuAp\qv\. out matches of the 11th Inter-State/Division Wom- kisßrp\m¥a;m˙Ap ema\eta\ yaU\m¥a; mquM;s∑´´ren≥ YANGON, 10 May — Mandalay Association en’s Football Tournament 2006 continued at the des- (Yangon) is preparing to exhibit works of famous ignated football grounds in Yangon this afternoon. Ps\qv\" artists on 25 June at Yadanabon Arts Gallery in In the third quarterfinal match held at Aung Pabedan Township for two weeks. San Stadium, Ayeyawady Division trounced Sagaing 2006 KNuuuuu ˙s˙˙˙˙ \'\\\\ emlAt∑k∑∑∑∑ \\\\\ Those wishing to display their works may Division 6-1. The woman of the match award went to Yi Yi Myint of Ayeyawady Division.