Even Though Existence of Myanmar Archery Federation Is Still Quite Young, Development Programme of Archery Has Been˚Implemented

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Volume XII, Number 270 2nd Waxing of Pyatho 1366 ME Tuesday, 11 January 2005

Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- tution * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Development of the economy inviting participation 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 Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein greets an archer. — NLM * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation Through this very important International Sports Events, not only * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural the athletic abilities of participants is developed in the spirit of friendly heritage and national character competition but even more important, a sense of fellowship and good- * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- will is also created in the true Olympic Spirit. ards of the entire nation Even though existence of Myanmar Archery Federation is still quite young, development programme of Archery has been˚implemented tr emendously First South East Asian Archery Championships opened

YANGON, 10 Jan— Federation Mr San Gun Chairman of Even though the gional Games and in the pionships like this occa- A ceremony to open the Kosavinta and officials, Myanmar Olympic Com- existence of Myanmar International and World sion and invitational First South East Asian Vice-President of Asian mittee Minister for Sports Archery Federation is still Archery Championships, championships in our Archery Championships Archery Federation Presi- Brig-Gen Thura Aye quite young, the develop- and by hosting the conti- country. hosted in Myanmar was dent of Myanmar Archery Myint made a speech. He ment programme of Ar- nental and regional cham- (See page 8) held at the Kyaikkasan Federation Dr Khin Shwe said: As you may aware chery has been imple- INSIDE Archery Ground here this and officials, the presi- that the art of archery is mented tremendously un- morning, and it was at- dents of the Myanmar well known to Myanmar der the leadership and People of Ayeyawady Division are now tended by Chairman of Sports Federations and since ancient times, but it guidance of Myanmar gearing themselves up for regional development tasks in the footstep of the government which is Myanmar National Olym- officials, managers of ar- is only in the last couple National Olympic Coun- building infrastructures in agriculture, livestock pic Council Secretary-1 of chery teams of South East of years that Myanmar cil, Myanmar Olympic breeding and transport in the region just as it does the State Peace and De- Asian nations, coaches, Archers have taken part in Committee and Ministry in other states and divisions. velopment Council Lt- archers, guests, students the International Archery of Sport, by taking part in (Page 7) MOE HTET MYINT (Delta Region) Gen Thein Sein. and enthusiasts. Competitions. the Continental and Re- Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Coun- cil Commander of Yangon Command Maj- Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, members of Myanmar Olym- pic Committee, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, diplomats of foreign missions, Vice-Presi- dent of Asian Archery Federation President of South East Asian Archery Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint delivers an address at the opening of SEA Archery Championships. — NLM Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State Strive for more consolidation * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy of national unity Our three main national causes — non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty — are the objectives that cover the past, the present and the future and the government of the Union of Myanmar has adopted them as its national policy. As the Union of Myanmar is home to more than 100 national races, it is necessary for all of them to safeguard “our three main national causes” as their lives so that they can live together in peace and friendship in the Union as long as the world exists. On the fourth day of the Union Solidarity and Development Association General Assem- bly (2004), Patron of USDA Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Com- Minister U Aung Thaung attends the 100th birthday party of Granma Daw Ein Pyae. — MNA mander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior Centenary birthday ceremony of Phwa Ein Pyae held General Than Shwe said that a united national YANGON, 10 Jan — The centenary birthday the ceremony. force that was patriotic and full of Union Spirit ceremony of Daw Ein Pyae (Phwa Ein Pyae) took On the occasion, Lanmadaw Township Sangha and upheld our three main national causes was place at Dhetkhinayon Pariyatti Sarthintaik on Nayaka Committee Chairman Thayattaw Kyaungtaik necessary in building a peaceful, modern and Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this Hman Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma developed nation. morning. Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Pannajota administered the New generation youths who can assess the Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and Five Precepts to Phwa Ein Pyae, the ministers and objective conditions of the nation are the highly- wife, Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung the congregation. qualified national forces and so they are re- Oo and wife, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi Later, Phwa Ein Pyae, the ministers and their quired to lend themselves to the tasks for per- and wife, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin wives donated alms and offered ‘soon’ to the petuation of the Union and emergence of a Htut and wife, departmental heads and guests graced Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. —MNA peaceful, modern and developed nation. The spirit to safeguard the interests of and Minister for to enhance the dignity of the nation and the Foreign Affairs people is the noble spirit that each and every U Nyan Win citizen should cultivate. meets Director All the national races full of national spirit of CARE Foun- should actively take part in building a demo- dation of the cratic nation and a better Myanmar society. Now is the time when the entire nation is Republic of unitedly working for a developed and discipline- India Professor flourishing democracy through the implemen- AK Tiwari at the tation of the seven-point Road Map for the fu- Ministery on 10, ture of the nation. To reach our national goal January, 2005. calls for successful observance of the National Convention and realization of the seven-point MNA Road Map. And the successful observance of the National Convention and the realization of Deputy Minister for Education inspects schools in Kanyutkwin the seven-point Road Map call for active and YANGON, 10 Jan— Deputy Minister for Educa- to the Township Education Officer. tion Brig-Gen Aung Myo Min and officials inspected The deputy minister inspected laboratory and enthusiastic participation of the entire national classrooms, language lab of Ywale Basic Education classrooms of the BEHS. people. Middle School and construction of new building in In meeting with Township Education Officer and Therefore, all the national races are to Kanyutkwin, Phyu Township, Bago Division yester- school heads in Nyaunglebin Township, the deputy always uphold “Our Three Main National day. minister discussed academic matters, observance of Causes” and are to work in concert with the The deputy minister met education staff at the discipline and efforts for high pass rate of matricu- government for stronger consolidation of the Basic Education High School in Kanyutkwin and lation examination. Union and the national unity and for success- presented 100 dozens of exercise books for students MNA ful implementation of the road map for the future of the State. Respect-paying ceremony for ex-referees of Tatmadaw Football team held YANGON, 10 Jan — The eighth respect-paying team, who had retired from the Tatmadaw, and the ceremony for ex-referees of the Tatmadaw Football best referee award for 2004 soccer season to Ser- team took place at the sports ground of Yangon Com- geant Win Htut. mand in Mingaladon this morning. MNA Present on the occasion were Principal of De- fence Services Martial Arts and Physical Education Myanmar ICT Week, 2005 Institute Chairman of Tatmadaw Football Commit- All this needs to be known Organized by tee Col Htain Lin, Secretary Major Kyi Hlaing and members, Joint-Secretary of Myanmar Football Fed- * Do not be frightened whenever inti- Myanmar ICT Development Corporation eration WO Ba Yi (Retd) and guests. midated 21-27 January 2005 Those present paid homage and presented gifts * Do not be bostered whenever flattered MICT Park to the ex-referees of the Tatmadaw Football team. Next, a souvenir was presented to Sergeant Maung * Do not be softened whenever appeased Yangon, Myanmar. Maung Naing, referee of the Tatmadaw Football

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About 30 per cent operations and mainte- recalled Malaysia’s par- counted for only two per port Company, the op- networks for ticket sell- of Shanghai’s travellers nance. “Malaysia hopes to ticipation in India’s de- cent in terms of total road erator of the station. ing, logistics and bus ar- choose to travel by bus, remain an important stra- velopment in the past and length, they were carrying Guo said the new bus ranging and will have the second only to rail trans- tegic partner to the Repub- said it had been mutually close to 40 per cent of the station, which cost 750 capacity to transport port. lic of India not only in roads beneficial. net traffic.—MNA/Xinhua million yuan (90.6 mil- 20,000 passengers with MNA/Xinhua US Army sgt convicted of assault in Iraq prisoned for 6 months FORT HOOD, 10 Jan — A US Army sergeant — In a voice choked with emotion, Perkins, a 14- cleared of the drowning death of one of two Iraqis year veteran, apologized to Army officers and his thrown off a bridge but convicted of assault — was fellow enlisted personnel for the incident that provided sentenced to six months in a military prison on Saturday. fodder for those opposed to US military operations in A military court cleared Sergeant First Class Iraq. Tracy Perkins, 33, on Friday night of a charge of “I recognize what we did was wrong, and I will involuntary manslaughter for the supposed drowning accept the punishment given,” Perkins told the panel. death of one of the two Iraqis. Perkins was accused of killing Zaidoun Hassoun, That panel found Perkins guilty on charges of 19, by having soldiers force him and Hassoun’s cousin assault and obstruction of justice but cleared him on a off a ledge about 10 feet above the Tigris River in charge of making false statements. Samarra, Iraq in January 2004. The same military court that passed judgment on Marwan Fadil, who was forced off the bridge Perkins also sentenced him to a one-grade reduction in along with his cousin, Hassoun, testified on Wednesday rank to staff sergeant. Perkins faced a possible that the soldiers tossed the two at gunpoint into the punishment of up to 11-1/2 years in prison and a water after they begged for mercy and then laughed as dishonourable discharge from the Army. Hassoun drowned. — MNA/Reuters Vietnam aims to produce 39 m tonnes of food this year HANOI, 10 Jan—Viet- more than US$4.5 billion all investment resources second in the world. Chinese women walk past a sculpture of a rooster nam aims to produce 39 in 2005. The Ministry of for the development of the Other products have on sale at a shop in Beijing, China, on 9 Jan, 2005. million tonnes of food and Agriculture and Rural De- agricultural and rural registered high values on 2005 is the year of the rooster according to the register an agro-forestry velopment announced the economy, actively ex- the world market. Viet- produce export value of target at a conference in panding outlets for farm nam earned US$594 mil- Chinese calendar.—INTERNET Hanoi on Thursday to re- produce and preparing lion from coffee exports, Hunan Province Party leader assassinated view their 2004 work. conditions for interna- an increase of 18 per cent; sees growing foreign The sector mentioned tional integration. In 2004, US$425 million from eight measures which the agricultural sector pro- cashew nuts, up 49 per trade in Iraq were needed to reach the duced 35.9 million tonnes cent; US$150 million CHANGSHA, 10 Jan— BAGHDAD, 9 Jan— The Armed men Saturday goal. They include restruc- of rice, 1.3 million tonnes from pepper, up 43 per Central China’s Hunan manager of the Iraqi Na- abducted Ali Ghaleb, the turing production to raise more than 2003; the coun- cent; and US$579 million Province has achieved a tional Accord party, Mayor of the northern product quality and com- try exported more than 4 from rubber, up 53 per cent record foreign trade of 5.2 headed by interim Prime Salaheddine Province, petitiveness, mobilizing million tonnes, ranking from 2003.—Internet billion US dollars in 2004, Minister Iyad Allawi, was and Qahtan Hammadi, an a 40-per-cent increase assassinated Sunday near aide to the Province’s over 2003, said the source his home in Baghdad. governor, in southern with Customs office of its Sources close to the Baghdad. capital Changsha here. party said masked gunmen Iraqi security sources It is the first time that tailed the car of General said the authorities were Hunan’s foreign trade has Jassem al-Obaidi, who still searching for their surpassed five billion US was accompanied by his whereabouts. dollars. Hunan’s export daughter, and riddled him Meanwhile, the US turnover was 2.9 billion with bullets. military in Iraq said an US dollars last year, bring- They said his daugh- American soldier was ing a 700-million-US-dol- ter, who was on her way to killed when an explosive lar favourable balance to school, was seriously in- device blew up during a the province. The rapidly jured and was reported in patrol in a Baghdad street. growing processing busi- critical condition in a No further details were ness is one of the major Baghdad hospital. provided. contributors to the prov- The assassination of al- Two Iraqi police were ince’s foreign trade. The Obaidi comes three weeks injured by stray bullets European Union is the is part of a series of assas- from a US military patrol province’s biggest trade sinations in Iraq that has Saturday night after a partner, with trade worth killed hundreds of politi- roadside bomb exploded A US soldier guides an Iraqi hooded detainee in the western city of Fallujah, in 850 million US dollars last cal, security and military in southern Baghdad. this photograph released on 8 Jan, 2005. year. —MNA/Xinhua officials. Internet INTERNET

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¥ ¤ launch scholarship fund in Zimbabwe HARARE,10 Jan— A South Korean company has said that it will launch a scholarship fund for the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) first-degree graduates to study doctoral programmes in South Korea. Speaking here on Friday at a Ahn revealed that two UZ postgradu- handover ceremony of 20 state-of-art ate students would further their studies computers, which are part of 505 to doctoral level in South Korea this computers to be donated to the UZ year. for the next five years, the director of Speaking on the same occasion, UZ Blue Track Investments, Kevin Ahn said Vice-Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura their company was committed to the said the donation had come at an oppor- development of Zimbabwe’s education tune time when the university, through sector. its five-year master plan launched He said a committee that will man- lastyear, was seeking to promote infor- age the scholarship fund and determine mation and communication technology the criteria for the scholarship awards studies among all its students. would be set up. MNA/Xinhua

KAMPALA, 10 Jan— Six people were killed on Saturday when an Antonov transport plane regis- South Korean businessmen walk past a branch office of the Korea First Six killed tered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Bank in Seoul on 10 Jan, 2005.—INTERNET crashed after taking off in Uganda’s Entebbe Air- port, some 40 kilometres south of Kampala, Radio Uganda reported. Fears as Iraq terror threat in plane Minister of Works, Housing and Communications John Nasasira said the Antonov plane with six people spreads to Europe on board crashed into a village, some 10 kilometres BAGHDAD, 10 Jan—Islamic extremists accused of plotting to kill Iraq’s crash in northwest of the airport, where it had taken off at 12.48 Prime Minister in Germany are smuggling battle-hardened fighters from Iraq pm (0948 GMT). to Europe, raising a potential new terrorist threat on the continent, according “It crashed about 12 minutes after taking off and to German officials. investigations into the possible cause of the accident More than 20 alleged vestigators believe that the Acting on intelligence Uganda have been instituted. All six people are feared dead,” supporters of Ansar al-Is- group has also recruited suggesting the group the minister added. — MNA/Xinhua lam have been arrested in volunteers in Italy and planned to attack Iraqi in- Europe in the past year as Britain. Estimates of its terim Prime Minister Ayad 1,353 US troops killed since authorities move against total membership range Allawi in Berlin, police on the group that has links between about 500 and 3 December arrested three with al-Qaida and Jorda- 1,000. Iraqis believed to be Ansar beginning of Iraq war nian terrorist Abu Musab Ansar al-Islam is sus- al-Islam members. BAGHDAD, 9 Jan—As of Sunday, 9 Jan, 2005, at least 1,353 members of the al-Zarqawi, who has been pected of spiriting dozens A top security official US military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, leading bloody attacks of fired-up young Mus- in Hamburg, Heino according to an Associated Press count. At least 1,056 died as a result of hostile against US forces and their lims to Iraq to join the Vahldieck, said German action, the Defence Department said. The figures include three military Iraqi allies in Iraq. guerillas, but the latest authorities were right to civilians. About 100 Ansar al- raids in Germany – the strike quickly despite what The AP count is 11 higher than the death each. Islam supporters are in most spectacular yet appears to be the lack of Defence Department’s tally, last up- Since 1 May, 2003, when Presi- Germany alone, officials against the group – have hard evidence. Prosecu- dated at 10 am Friday. dent Bush declared that major com- say. Mullah Krekar, the heightened concerns that tors are preparing charges The British military has reported bat operations in Iraq had ended, group’s spiritual head, has the organisation also could of belonging to a terrorist 76 deaths; Italy, 19; Poland, 16; 1,214 US military members have lived for years as a refu- pose a menace outside group against the three Ukraine, 16; Spain, 11; Bulgaria, died, according to AP’s count. gee in Norway, and in- Iraq, too. men.—Internet seven; Slovakia, three; Estonia, Thai- That includes at least 947 land and the Netherlands, two each; deaths resulting from hostile action, Philippines asks Japan to phase in and Denmark, El Salvador , Hun- according to the military’s numbers. gary, Latvia and Kazakhstan one Internet immigration act over 5 years MANILA, 9 Jan— Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo said Friday that he had asked Tokyo to effect a five-year “ adjustment period” for new anti-trafficking legislation, which threatens to keep tens of thousands of Filipino workers from going to Japan. Romulo said he met Japanese changes brought about by the amend- Foreign Minister Nobutaka ments” to Japan’s immigration law. Machimura in Jakarta Thursday on “I believe that we both under- the sidelines of an international con- stood our respective position and ference on the Indian Ocean tsu- situation,” Romulo said. nami disaster. “I emphasized that one way to However, Romulo added he resolve this issue is for Japan to failed to win a definite commitment consider a reasonable adjustment from his Japanese counterpart. period before implementing its new Romulo said he had a “very immigration act,” said Romulo. warm and friendly discussion” with “Although we have slight dif- Machimura on “how best to ap- ference of opinion in terms of spe- proach this issue in a way that would cifics, Japan and the Philippines address the concerns of both our share the common vision of making countries.” sure that foreign workers to Japan Romulo said he believes “a tran- are properly protected and not vic- US Army soldiers with the 1-278th Regimental Combat Team of the 1st Infantry sition period of at least five years timized by human traffickers,” he Division, search and clear a bridge during a combat patrol north of the Iraqi will be necessary for the Philip- added. capital Baghdad, on 8 Jan, 2005.—INTERNET pines to make adjustments to the MNA/Xinhua THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 5 Chinese Premier asks Shenzhen to accelerate development SHENZHEN, 10 Jan — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has asked southern city of Shenzhen, the country’s first special economic zone, to accelerate development and make an exemplary role in promoting all-round social and economic progress in China. Wen made the re- ning achievements in tion to optimizing and marks on Friday during economic and social updating its industrial an inspection tour in progress and urban con- structure and promoting Shenzhen after attending struction.” the development of high- a special international He said the city faces tech and service sectors. meeting in Indonesia for new tasks and require- In addition, it should helping the tsunami-hit ments as China steps up give more attention to en- Asian countries. efforts to promote all- vironmental protection, Wen said the central round economic and so- economic use of re- government “always at- cial progress and mod- sources, coordinated A vendor tries to entice customers in front of his stall selling fake winter taches great importance ernization. economic and social de- jackets along Beijing’s famed Silk Alley, popular with tourists and locals to, actively support and Wen urged the city velopment and building alike for its cheap counterfeit goods on 9 Jan, 2005. have great hopes for the to be a model in pursuing a harmonious society, INTERNET reform and development a scientific viewpoint of Wen said. of Shenzhen”. development, promoting Wen asked the city “Since it became a all-round, coordinated to boost cooperation with Withdrawing Ukraine troops from special economic zone, and sustainable develop- neighbouring Hong Shenzhen has fully lived ment, and improving the Kong Special Adminis- Iraq priority, Yushchenko says up to its role as a ‘win- quality of economic trative Region in eco- dow’ and ‘test field’ for growth. nomic, scientific and KIEV, 10 Jan— The winner of Ukraine’s presidential vote Viktor China’s reform and open- In this process, the technological and cul- Yushchenko said that withdrawing the nation’s troops from Iraq will be a ing-up,” Wen said. “It Premier said, the city tural fields. priority for him once he takes office, after an accidental blast killed seven has achieved world-stun- should pay more atten- MNA/Xinhua Ukrainian soldiers there. “Viktor Yushchenko sends deep off accidentally in Iraq’s central Wasit Seven Ukrainian Russian plane diverts to Iceland condolences to the families of Ukrainian region, where Ukrainian and Kazakh soldiers, one peacekeepers who died in Iraq Sunday,” troops serve under Polish control, Kiev’s MOSCOW, 10 Jan — A Russian plane diverted to said a statement released by his press defense ministry said. Iceland on Saturday after a drunken man tried to Kazakh die in Iraq office late Sunday. Another seven Ukrainian and four start a fight with the crew and his fellow passengers, SUWAIRA, 10 Jan — “Insofar as withdrawing Ukraine’s Kazakh troops were injured as a result of an Aeroflot spokeswoman said. Seven Ukrainian soldiers peacekeeping contingent from Iraq, it the accident, which occurred at 12.05 Police removed the at the crew and passen- and one Kazakh serving remains one of Yushchenko’s priorities pm after a team of Kazakh sappers and with the US-led coalition in man from the Toronto- gers. Moscow flight, Irina As a result the captain once he assumes office,” the statement their Ukrainian backup had brought back Iraq were killed in an ex- Danenberg told Russia’s decided to make a forced said. for defusion some 35 aerial bombs that plosion Sunday while load- Ekho Moskvy radio. landing in Iceland,” she The seven Ukrainian troops, along Iraqi police had found stashed near the ing bombs that could be “A Canadian of Rus- said. Ekho Moskvy quoted with one Kazakh soldier, died after a central military base of As Suwayrah. used by warplanes, officials sian extraction in a passenger as saying the bomb they were about to defuse went Internet said. a state of alcoholic intoxi- man punched the plane’s Lt Col Artur Domanski, cation provoked a fight, captain. 11 killed as winds batter a Polish military spokesman swore wildly and shouted MNA/Reuters in Iraq, said the explosion occurred at about noon at an N Europe at weekend ammunition dump about 6 STOCKHOLM, 10 Jan — Eleven people were killed and at least four were miles south of Suwaira. missing after gale-force winds battered northern Europe at the weekend, Eleven soldiers were causing flooding and transport chaos and leaving hundreds of thousands wounded — seven Ukrain- without electricity. ians and four Kazakhs, he Worst-hit was southern Scandina- spread disruption to trains and ferry trans- said. An investigation is via. In Sweden, TT news agency said port. underway to determine seven people died, including three mo- Danish police said on Saturday two what sparked the blast, torists whose cars were hit by falling men were killed when they were struck Domanski said. trees, as winds of up to 67 miles per hour by a roof torn off a cottage on the Island “We don’t know the rea- (mph) hit the south of the country. of Funen, while two others were killed son of the explosion, but as The winds left 400,000 Swedes with- by falling trees. a result seven Ukrainian out power and forced the closure of two A blackout hit 20,000 households in soldiers and a Kazakh were nuclear power stations. Sturup Airport, southern Norway on Saturday night, but killed and 11 soldiers were near Malmo, was briefly closed and power had been restored to most homes wounded,” he said. ferry traffic stopped, TT said. by Sunday morning, Norwegian rescue Ukraine’s Defence Ministry Across the Baltic Sea, Latvia’s state services said. said soldiers were loading power company, Latvenergo, said 60 Power was out at one quarter of aviation bombs when one of per cent of the country’s population of Estonia’s electricity companies, and the devices exploded. A 2.4 million was without electricity on mobile and fixed line telephones were spokesman said he had no Sunday. also hit, the Baltic News Service said. further details. Ukraine “The Prime Minister has announced The Tallinn weather station reported serves in a Polish-led con- that this is an electricity crisis,” Arno waves of up to 12 metres high in the Gulf tingent in south central Iraq Pjaktins, spokesman for Prime Minister of Finland. and is the fourth-largest con- Honda Motor’s biped humanoid robot, ‘ASIMO’ Aigars Kalvitis, told Reuters. In Britain, police searched for two tributor of troops to the US- (R), demonstrates pounding mock rice cakes with a The military had evacuated people men swept away by overflowing rivers led war effort with 1,650 malled made from styrofoam while three-year-old from districts in the capital, Riga, be- in the north of England, after heavy rain soldiers. Kazakhstan has Japanese Koh Katagiri ( L) and Honda employee cause of flooding, he said. and 90 mph gales ripped through many sent a 27-strong contingent Ayano Sato look on at the company’s New Year Danish news agency Ritzau said parts of the country. of military engineers to Iraq event in Tokyo on 5 Jan, 2004. Rice cakes are eaten more than 15,000 households were with- Police were also investigating three and is the only Central Asian in Japan during special ocassions such as New out power, and the Meteorological In- deaths that may have been caused by the nation to contribute troops Year’s day and other festivals. stitute issued a severe storm warning for extreme weather. to forces there.—Internet INTERNET the country as high winds caused wide- MNA/Reuters

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Japan run NEW DELHI, 9 Jan—The Reva, India’s low-cost electric car, is all set to enter the Japanese market. Portuguese President sees The Reva, made by Speaking to The Tel- pointed Takeoka Auto- Bangalore’s Maini indus- egraph, Reva Electric craft as its distributor to better ties with China trial group, will be ex- Car Co Deputy Chair- market the Reva in select LISBON, 10 Jan— Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio said relations ported to Japan as an eco- man Chetan Kumar Japanese cities. Maini between Portugal and China have a bright prospect and his upcoming visit to friendly product. Maini said, “The models said, “The Reva will be China will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in politics, economy and The Japanese gov- were now being positioned in the small other sectors. ernment has agreed to showcased at the Osaka and mid-sized car seg- Sampaio, who starts China’s resumption of its ened mutual understan- provide a subsidy of Auto Show. Car lovers ments and promoted as his 8-day China trip on exercise of sovereignty ding. $2,600 for each car. are quite enthusiastic an ideal alternative envi- Tuesday, said in an inter- over Macao, is an indica- He stressed Portu- Three models, which about them. The subsidy ronmental vehicle to view with Xinhua that the tion of the good political gal’s adherence to the will be sold there, will will be given to custom- gasoline-based passen- main purpose of his visit ties between the two coun- one-China policy, add- be priced between ers directly by the Japa- ger cars.” is to infuse new vigor into tries, Sampaio said. ing that since the imple- $12,000 and $13,500, or nese government on pur- Reva can be described bilateral economic ties, Bilateral relations mentation of the “one 1.29 million yen and chasing the car.” as a two-door hatchback. expanding cooperation in have developed very China, two systems” 1.49 million yen. Reva Electric has ap- It can seat two adults in trade, investment and smoothly since the estab- principle in Macao, the front and two children at tourism. lishment of diplomatic region has retained its Two Chinese firms forge alliance the back. It uses 9 units As a great country, ties, Sampaio said, no- identity and characteri- of electricity for a single China would play an im- ting successful negotia- stics, facilitating politi- to build coking projects full charge that gives a portant role in the 21st tions over Macao’s cal stability and eco- SHIJIAZHUANG, 10 Jan —A strategic cooperative mileage of 80 kilometres Century in politics, handover. nomic prosperity. partner relationship has been formed by two Chi- in city-driving condi- economy and culture, and Sampaio, recalling his China, as one of the nese companies to build coking plants in China. The tions. Portugal looks forward to meetings with Chinese largest economies in the Feng Feng Group and the Handan Iron and Steel At home, the Reva, boosting bilateral coop- leaders during the nego- world, has become an im- Group have recently forged a strategic cooperative which is priced between eration in culture and tech- tiations, said his visits to portant economic partner partner relationship to jointly construct two 800,000- Rs 2.6 lakh and Rs 3.2 nology, Sampaio said. China in 1997 and former of many countries or re- ton environmentally friendly coking projects. lakh, has a presence in The visit, on the occa- Chinese President Jiang gions, especially since its Construction of the will be able to produce Chennai, Pune, Ahme- sion of the 25th anniver- Zemin’s visit to Lisbon in accession to the World Yanting coking project 800,000 tons of coke, dabad and Bangalore. The sary of the establishment 1999 consolidated the Trade Organization, the started in December 30, 600,000 tons of active variations in the car’s of full diplomatic relations friendship between the President said. 2004 and total invest- lime and one million tons prices are not only based and the 5th anniversary of two countries and deep- MNA/Xinhua ment in the project is es- of limestone, with annual on embellishments but timated to be 700 mil- output value exceeding also on the road tax im- lion yuan. one billion yuan. posed by some states. Upon completion, it Internet The EEC-certified Reva is available in three Passenger ferry runs aground variations — standard, AC and Classe. However, on Scotland’s coast the company did not dis- LONDON, 9 Jan— A passenger ferry carrying 100 close the number of cars people ran aground on Scotland’s gale-lashed west it has sold so far. coast on Saturday, and officials said tug boats The Reva has been ex- would not be able to reach the stricken ship until ported to Nepal, Malta, Sunday because of the weather. Hong Kong and China. None of the passengers up to 120 miles (195 km) an The price is approxi- or crew were injured when hour and heavy rain bat- mately one-third of that the P&O Highlander hit a tered many parts of Britain. of a similar electric vehi- sandbank at Cairnryan. “We had a bit of a cle. According to the com- “It’s far safer to keep struggle to find two tugs, pany, it is one of the rea- Some Pakistani women make their way along a street in Peshawar the passengers on board,” but we’ve got them now. sons for the car’s appre- on 9 Jan, 2005.—INTERNET P&O Irish Sea Managing They’ll be on their way at ciation in the international Director Terry Cairns told midnight,” he said. market. BBC calls in police to investigate BBC television as gales of MNA/Reuters Internet torrent of abusive calls

LONDON, 10 Jan — The BBC has called in police to investigate a torrent A promoter shows of abusive calls made to the homes of its senior executives before its broadcast of a profanity-laden opera, a BBC spokesman said on Saturday. The BBC also forced had demonstrated been harassed and bullied off Samsung Electron- the closure of a web site peacefully outside the way beyond what is revealing the private BBC’s London offices acceptable in a free and telephone numbers of before and during the democratic society,” the ics' satellite digital two senior managers and broadcast on Saturday source said. its governors after its night, condemning “A very small decision to transmit the the show’s profane number of people — but multimedia broadcast- award-winning London language and portrayal of it is more than two or show “Jerry Springer — Jesus as a fat man three — are trying to The Opera”. wearing a diaper. impose their will by ing (DMB) phones, “BBC staff and their But the campaign of threats and by families have received a abusive phone calls, harassment,” the source significant number of many answered in added. the SCH-B 100 in abusive and threatening daytime by the The BBC has telephone calls, some of executives’ young now installed special Seoul recently. which have been reported children, had taken the interceptors to divert to the police as criminal protest to an unacceptable incoming calls made to matters,” the spokesman level, a BBC source told the homes of the

INTERNET said. Reuters. executives named on the Christian protestors “These staff have web site.— MNA/Reuters THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 7 Hard-working people of Ayeyawady Moe Htet Myint (Delta Region)

On his inspection 2002-2003. The nation- on 156,352.22 acres. Bo Myat Tun Bridge goodwill. In addition to Pathein Bridge. The divi- tour of Ayeyawady Divi- wide paddy output as a Chairman of the is the most strategic in the the bridge, Pathein- sion now has nearly 1,300 sion on 7 June 2003, whole also rose to 830 State Peace and Develop- region and the third long- Thabaung, Pathein- miles of roads, up from Head of State Senior million baskets in 1993- ment Council, Com- est in Myanmar. It was Chaungtha and Pathein- over 460 miles in the past. General Than Shwe gave 94 and 872 million bas- mander-in-Chief of De- constructed spanning Ngwehsaung roads have Now, the division can rely guidance, saying that the kets in 1994-95. The to- fence Services Senior Ngawun River in been upgraded phase by both on road and water paddy output of the coun- tal output of paddy General Than Shwe in- Nyaungdon township. It phase to turn them into transport, thus it can be try will hit 1,200 million reached 1,022 million spected Bo Myat Tun is 8,544 feet in length and tar roads. Transport fa- said that the division has baskets if efforts are ex- baskets in 2000-2001, Bridge on 13 November 40 feet in width, and it is cilities on the west bank entered a new age of de- erted on a perceptible 1,050 million baskets in 2004. On the occasion, of concrete-reinforced of Ngawun River will velopment and changes, increase of current per 2001-2002, and 1,070 Minister for Construction type. Its construction help further develop the or , in other words, it is a started on 15 June 1996 region. Marine, agricul- victory for both the gov- and was opened for pub- tural and forest products ernment and the people of the division”. Thanks to the emergence of the Pathein Bridge is 2,140 feet in length, and bridge, people living in the vicinity it has a 28-foot-wide mo- of Pathein township are now enjoy- tor road with a four-foot- ing fruitful results in such sectors wide pedestrian lane on its both sides. The clear- as health, economy and education. ance of the bridge is 840 Now, Pathein has become a boon feet in width and 33 feet in height. The bridge can town in trade. withstand 75 tons of loads. Of the bridges lic service on 16 June from the region can be which are 180 feet and 1999. It was constructed transported to all other above, Pathein Bridge is at a cost of K 5,665.4 mil- places of the nation the 176th and the 40th in lion plus US$ 8.6 million. through the bridge in a the region. Now, the bridge earns an short time, leading to Thanks to the emer- average of K 110.4 mil- promotion of trade and gence of the bridge, peo- lion a year. economy on the west ple living in the vicinity At the opening cer- bank. Moreover access of Pathein township are emony of Pathein Bridge to Chaungtha and now enjoying fruitful re- that took place on 22-11- Ngwehsaung beach results in such sectors as 2004, State Peace and sorts will become easier health, economy and edu- Development Council and speedier. cation. Now, Pathein has Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein “The government become a boon town in Sein delivered an address. has been building a net- trade. In his speech, he said: work of roads linking the People of Ayeyawady “Z craft were the only whole nation and also the Division are now gearing means of transport to bridges to narrow the gap themselves up for re- cross Ngawun River in between one region and gional development tasks the past. The bridge now the other. Up to now, the in the footstep of the gov- shortens the travelling government has built 40 ernment which is build- Pathein bridge across Ngawun river is 2140 feet long. The magnificent bridge time for all who have to large bridges including ing infrastructures in seen from the west bank of Ngawun river. — MMAL travel crossing the river Pathein Bridge in agriculture, livestock for work or other pur- Ayeyawady Division, breeding and transport in acre yield of paddy in the million baskets in 2002- Maj-Gen Saw Tun re- pose. In accord with the and on the Ngawun the region just as it does division; therefore, ways 2003. ported on measures be- guidance of the Head of River alone, flowing in other states and and means are to be In 2003-2004, Aye- ing taken for mainte- State, the government has from north to south in the divisions. sought to obtain 1,200 yawady Division put nance of the bridge, and built bridges, essential for division, are two facili- ***** million baskets as the 4.72 million acres of Commander Maj-Gen social, economic and re- ties — the Ngathaing- Translation: KTY output has dwelt around land under monsoon and Soe Naing on assistance gional development, with chaung Bridge and the Myanma Alin: 9-1-2005 1,000 million baskets. summer paddy, 29 % of provided for prevention In Ayeyawady Divi- the nationwide paddy- of erosion, and long-term sion, over 1.3 million sown acreage against use of the bridge. Chinese Vice-PM visits nat’l centre acres of land have been 16.16 million acres as a In response to the re- put under beans and whole. Efforts are under ports, Senior General for geographic information centre pulses; over 300,000 way to grow over 1.7 Than Shwe gave guid- acres under edible crops; million acres of summer ance, saying that Bo BEIJING, 10 Jan —Chinese Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan paid a visit to the some 100,000 acres un- paddy as over 3.5 mil- Myat Tun Bridge is al- national centre for basic geographic information centre, in Beijing, last der maize; over 200 acres lion acres have been put ways busy with heavy Thursday, to discuss the country’s strategy on the development of measur- under cotton; and some under monsoon paddy in traffic and most strategic. ing work with experts and scholars. 2,000 acres under 2004-2005. In the past, He also pointed out that During his visit, Zeng heard reports sugarcane as part of ef- the region has made its the upkeep of the bridge as systems have been established for on the development of the sector by forts to ensure an increase name as ‘the granary of is a must to ensure its standardization, technology and law of academicians of the Chinese Academy in per acre yield of crops the country’ and ‘the rice long-lasting usability, measuring work, Zeng said. of Sciences Li Deren, Chen Junyong in line with the guidance bowl of the country’. adding that necessary He urged Chinese scientists to learn and Cao Jun. Zeng said the measuring of the Head of State. But now, the region has steps are to be taken on from developed countries and increase sector is of great importance for Chi- Ayeyawady Division deserved to be called a constant basis for sta- the level and capability of the coun- na’s economic and social development, produced an average of ‘the curry pot of the ble flow of waters along try’s measuring sector. national security, people’s life, and the 65 baskets of paddy per country’ as the livestock the areas in the vicinity Efforts should be made to speed goal for achieving a sustainable devel- acre in 1997-98. But, the breeding sector is boom- of the bridge and for up the pace of automation and digitali- opment in the country. per acre yield rose to ing there. Fish and navigational manage- zation and build up networks in the Over the past decades, China’s 70.84 baskets in 2001- prawn breeding indus- ment for prevention of measuring sector, he said. measuring sector has developed rapidly 2002 and 73 baskets in tries are being operated erosion. MNA/Xinhua 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 The 58th Anniversary Union Day objectives — For all national races to safeguard the national policy— non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty — To keep the Union spirit ever alive and dy- namic among the national people — For all national people to defend and safeguard the Union for its perpetual existence — To prevent, through national solidarity, the danger of internal and external destructive elements undermining peace and stability of the State and national development, and — For all national races to make concerted efforts for successful implementation of the seven-point future policy programme Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin, and SEA Archery Federation President Mr San Gun Kosavinta formally open the championship. —NLM Sein and officials greeted nated by Myanmar Ar- managers, coaches and chery Federation for Even though existence of Asian Archery Federation Peace and Development archers of the participat- South East Asian and South East Asia Ar- Council, Commander of ing teams. Archery Federation to Myanmar Archery… chery Federation for Yangon Command Maj- Next, President of Vice-President of Asian granting Myanmar the Gen Myint Swe, Chair- MAF Dr Khin Shwe pre- Archery Federation Presi- (from page 1) sense of fellowship and opportunity to host this man of Myanmar Olym- sented K 10 million, dent of South East Asian We are very proud goodwill is also created championships, the first pic Committee, Minister Vice-Presidents of MAF Archery Federation Mr and much honoured to in the true Olympic time ever such a big for Sports Brig-Gen Chairman of ACE Con- San Gun Kosavinta. get the opportunity to Spirit. event takes place in our Thura Aye Myint, Chair- struction Co U Tint Hsan The opening cer- host this First South East I am also sure that nation. man of the Committee for K 10 million, Managing emony ended with the Asian Archery Champi- during your stay in our In conclusion, with Ensuring Myanmar Director of Shwe Gon skill demonstrations of onships in order to take country, you can witness our warm Myanmar hos- Sports to win victory Dine Specialist Clinic Dr Indian Club sports team, another step towards the and see the peaceful de- pitality and culture em- Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Zaw Tun K 10 million, Myanmar Thaing Federa- development of archery velopment, beauty and bracing you, may I once Thein Lin and Vice- and Managing Director tion and students of in our country, and I scenery of the country, again convey my best President of Asian Ar- of Asia Express Co U Latha BEHS No 2 and would like to welcome the dynamism and friend- wishes and good luck for chery Federation Presi- Maung Maung K 10 Mingalar Taungnyunt you again, all the world- liness of the people as the championships, and dent of South East Asian million for the holding of BEHS No 3. grade archers from the well as the diversity and let me convey my sincere Archery Federation Mr the archery champion- Altogether 76 archers participating countries. richness of our Myan- thanks and appreciation San Gun Kosavinta for- ships. from Indonesia, Malay- It is my honest belief mar’s culture and civili- to all the responsible per- mally opened the cham- Minister for Sports sia, Thailand, Vietnam, that the goodwill and zation, which you will sonnel from the Organiz- pionships. Next, Chair- Brig-Gen Thura Aye Singapore, Laos and host friendship, which will be find the better way for the ing Committee of the man of Myanmar Na- Myint accepted the dona- Myanmar are participat- cultivated and cemented vitalization of existing First South East Asian tional Olympic Council tions. ing in the championships. from this event, will con- friendship and relation- Archery Championships, Secretary- 1 of the State Later, President of The championships tribute significantly to- ship between our partici- team officials and partici- Peace and Development MAF Dr Khin Shwe pre- continues until 13 Janu- wards a better under- pating countries, and bet- pants from all the partici- Council Lt-Gen Thein sented US$ 10,000 do- ary. — MNA standing and further ter understanding for the pating teams, and all the strengthening of the ex- promotion of sports rela- sports fans, for assisting isting friendship between tionship among our us to organize this cham- our member countries of neighbouring countries. pionship to come into re- this region, South East Once again, I would ality. I hope that you all Asia. like to stress that we are can make the best of your I also sincerely be- very proud and much time with full enjoyment lieve that through this honoured to host this during your short stay in very important Interna- championships, of which the golden city of tional Sports Events, not I wish also to take this Myanmar. only one the athletic opportunity to express Next, Vice-President abilities of participants our very sincere appre- of Asian Archery Federa- developed in the spirit of ciation and heartfelt grati- tion and President of friendly competition but tude to the International South East Asian Ar- even more important, a Archery Federation, chery Federation Mr San Gun Kosavinta extended greetings. Afterwards, Chair- President of MAF Dr Khin Shwe presents US $ 10,000 to SEA Archery man of Yangon Division Federation President Mr San Gun Kosavinta. — NLM Yangon Division MCWASC meets YANGON, 10 Jan — Yangon Division Maternal Association Supervisory Committee. and Child Welfare Association Supervisory Com- Chairperson of the district association Daw Nang mittee held a work coordination meeting at Yankin Shwe Yin accepted the donation, and presented pro- College this morning, with an address by Chairper- posals for permanent membership to Daw Khin Thet son of the committee Daw Khin Thet Htay. Htay. Daw Khin Thet Htay explained the project for Secretary of the division supervisory committee all round progress of womenfolk with the supervi- Head of Division Health Department Office Dr Hla sion of the committee and future work programmes. Myint reported to the meeting on organizational set She then handed over 14 bicycles donated by up and the assignment of duties, and Joint Secretary SEA Archery Federation President Mr San Gun Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr Daw Nweni Ohn, the future work programmes. to Yangon East District Maternal and Child Welfare Kosavinta. — MNA MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 9

Agricultural, regional development… 60th Anniversary Armed Forces Day

(from page 16) Next, the commander the commander gave in- Objectives Later, the commander went to the control tower, structions on making ef- proceeded to the con- from which he inspected forts to obtain targeted — To work in concert with the people to achieve success in implemen- struction site of the way irrigation water is paddy output and speedy tation of the seven-point Road Map for emergence of a peaceful, Lagunpyin a canal be- being fed into farmland. completion of the drains. modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic nation ing carried out by the Ir- He also cordially con- Next, the commander — To exert energetic efforts in carrying out the five rural development rigation Department at versed with farmers and and party arrived at Bala tasks Minlwingon village. At gave instructions on mak- No 2 bridge construction — To strive hand in hand with the people for successful realization of the briefing hall, the coming efforts to exceed the project. At the briefing the twelve State Objectives while upholding Our Three Main mander heard reports on targeted output of summer hall, the commander progress of the construc- paddy. heard reports on tasks be- National Causes tion project and arrange- The commander also ing carried out and the — To build a strong, efficient and modern Tatmadaw ments for supply of irri- visited the farm run by tarring of the feeder road gation water to farmland. Yangon Command at the to Nos 1, 2 & 3 High- Officials concerned edge of Hlegu township ways. Afterwards, the Paddy fields thriving in Lashio conducted the com- and Mingaladon town- commander inspected YANGON, 10 Jan — cultivation of summer macadamia, honey mander and party around ship. At the farm, the construction of the bridge Chairman of Shan State paddy. oranges and other crops the construction site. Af- commander inspected the and the feeder road and (North) Peace and Devel- Next, the commander and vegetables and stor- ter hearing the reports, the digging of drains for ad- gave instructions on opment Council Com- went to the macadamia age of water for the plan- commander gave instruc- equate supply of irrigation timely completion of the mander of North-East plantation in the paddy tations. tions on speedy imple- water and the thriving project meeting the set Command Maj-Gen strain-producing zone in Afterwards, the com- mentation of the project. plantations of crops. Next, standards. — MNA Myint Hlaing, accompa- Meikhtila where he over- mander visited the plan- nied by departmental of- saw clearing the weeds tation of Shweli and Hsin Ma-le village gets bio-gas power ficials, arrived at the plan- for extended cultivation Shweli paddy strains be- tation of Yadana high of macadamia and gave ing implemented by the YANGON, 10 Jan — Officials of the Irri- commander attended the Chairman of Mandalay gation Department and opening ceremony to yield paddy strains in the necessary instructions to Myanmar Police Force Division Peace and De- the project explained sa- launch the bio-gas power 1000-acre paddy strain- officials. He then in- near Yaypusan Village in velopment Council Com- lient points of the project. plant. Village local au- producing zone in Lashio spected cultivation of Lashio and left necessary mander of Central Com- After fulfilling the re- thorities formally opened on January 8 and in- monsoon and summer instructions there. mand Maj-Gen Ye Myint quirements, the com- the plant. spected arrangements for paddy, perennial MNA inspected Ma-le Nattaung mander observed the con- Together with offi- Independence Day Exhibition continues Dam Project in Singu struction of the No 1 cials, the commander Township and attended outlet conduit. went around the plant the opening of a village The earth dam on and made arrangements bio-gas power plant on 6 Ma-le Nattaung Creek for running the plant January. will be a 11,850-foot smoothly. The plant will Accompanied by de- long and 72-foot high run its 15-kva engine to partmental personnel, the facility storing up to generate power for 200 commander visited the 57,470 acre-feet of wa- two-foot florescent Ma-le Nattaung Dam ter. It will irrigate 8,000 lamps, 40 road lamps, Project near Ma-le village acres of monsoon paddy five florescent lamps of in Singu Township, and 2,000 acres of other the village pagoda and PyinOoLwin District, crops. five TVs for four hours Mandalay Division. At the village, the in the evening. — MNA Measures taken for hydro electric power School boys and girls visit the 57th Anniversary Independence projects inspected Day Exhibition. — MNA

YANGON, 10 Jan — eral of the Union Solidar- hydro electric power YANGON, 10 Jan — of State Senior General sion took part in the com- Accompanied by Deputy ity and Development As- project which is situated The 57th Anniversary In- Than Shwe and his guid- puter quiz organized by Minister for Electric sociation Maj-Gen Htay in southwest of Pyu. At dependence Day Exhibi- ance on independence, Yangon University of Power U Myo Myint and Oo and Secretarial mem- the briefing hall, the of- tion organized by the 57th the booth on human ori- Computer Studies and the the Directors-General, ber Maj-Gen Tin Htut ficials concerned re- Anniversary Independ- gin from Myanmar, that teaching contest with au- Minister for Agriculture met with executives and ported on matters relat- ence Day Information Or- on ancient Myanmar dio language lab by Soft and Irrigation Maj-Gen members of Shwekyin ing to the project tasks. ganizing Subcommittee empires, that on inde- Guide Computer Co Ltd. Htay Oo and Minister for Township USDA and Regarding the re- and the Exhibition Stag- pendence struggle, that BEHS No 1, Dagon Electric Power Maj-Gen held discussions on reports, the ministers gave ing Subcommittee contin- on regaining the inde- Township, won the first Tin Htut arrived at gional development tasks instructions to the offi- ued for the eight day to- pendence and safeguard- prize. Books on various Shwekyin hydro electric with them and donated cials concerned. day at the Tatmadaw ing it, that on scenic subjects, journals and power project which is cash for rural develop- Afterwards, the min- Convention Hall on U Myanmar, that on eye- magazines are available located on Shwekyin ment tasks and books for isters instructed the offi- Wisara Road in Dagon catching national culture, at reasonable prices at the creek, 6 miles northeast the library. cials concerned to carry Township. that on nation-building News and Periodicals En- of Shwekyin, Bago Dis- On arrival at Yenwe out the projects in co- As today was the endeavours and the terprise Book Shop, trict on 7 January. At the hydro electric power operation with other de- public holiday, Kayin booths of various minis- Sarpay Beikman Book briefing hall, the minis- project being built in partments, to make ef- New Year Day, the exhi- tries, are being displayed Shop and three other pri- ters gave necessary in- Myochaung village, forts to complete the con- bition attracted a great at the exhibition. vate book shops. structions to officials Kyauktaka Township, the struction tasks earlier number of pepople, to be Students of five ba- The exhibition con- concerned following the ministers gave instructions than schedule meeting exact 4,200. sic education high tinues tomorrow from 9 reports presented by the to the officials concerned the set standards, to han- The potrait of Head schools in Yangon Divi- am to 5 pm. — MNA deputy minister and offi- after hearing the reports at dle and drive heavy ma- cials of the project. the briefing hall of the chinery with care, to use SEA Archery team managers meet After scanning the project and they inspected fuel and cement effi- YANGON, 10 Jan — Khin Shwe, Dr Myat Malaysia, managers of scale model and sample construction tasks of emer- ciently, to minimize loss Managers of the teams to Thura Soe of MAF and Indonesian, Malaysian, of earth, the ministers gency spillway, water in- and wastage and to guard the first Southeast Asian President of SEA Ar- Thai, Vietnamese, and party observed con- take and hydro electric against occupational haz- Archery championships chery Federation Mr San Singaporean Lao and struction tasks of emer- power station. ards and to take preven- met at Myanmar Archery Gun Kosavinta gave Myanmar teams and gency spillway and wa- On the following tive measures against fire Federation in Kyaikkasan speeches. MAF officials joined in ter intake. day, they went on inspec- outbreaks. Grounds here today. Judges led by Mr the discussions. Next, Secretary-Gen- tion tour of Kunchaung MNA President of MAF Dr Baharuddin Jamil of MNA 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 Commander, ministers attend opening of new Villages in Kachin State get water supply school building in Sagaing Div station and power plant YANGON, 10 Jan — ment Association, faculty commander and the minis- YANGON, 10 Jan — the work of departments. in the township, he made A ceremony to donate members, students and lo- ters presented teaching aids Chairman of Kachin State In the afternoon, he arrangements for the facili- Shwe Yeik Mon new cal people. and sports gear to officials Peace and Development visited the basic education tation of the work to con- school building of Saye First, Minister U concerned. Council Commander of middle school in Taungni struction of extra class- (East) village post-primary Than Aung, Minister Wellwishers do- Northern Command Maj- village, Mogaung Town- rooms at the village school. school and furniture was Brig-Gen Thura Aye nated K 9.92 million for Gen Maung Maung Swe ship, and provided K 1 The village opened its self- held in conjunction with Myint and wellwisher U new generation education inspected development million for construction of reliant power station. The stake driving for the an- Maung Ko formally funds. School board of trus- undertakings in Hopin a new building, 250 corru- commander pulled the gear nexe at the site in Sagaing opened the new school tees member U Sein Myint Township on 6 January. gated iron sheets, 100 bags to start the power genera- Division on 9 January. building while Com- Aung expressed thanks. Accompanied by of cement and two com- tion. Afterwards, he deliv- Present on the occa- mander Maj-Gen Than Minister U Than Aung and officials, the commander puters. Hailing the 58th ered an address, and do- sion were Chairman of Aye formally unveiled the party went to Sagaing In- attended the ceremony to Anniversary Union Day, nated K 2.2 million for in- Sagaing Division Peace stone inscriptions. stitute of Education and hand over a fire engine to the village opened the wa- stallation of cables in the and Development Council Next, stake driving inspected construction of auxiliary fire brigade in ter purification tank of its village. Commander of North- ceremony for the annexe its main building and met Namti village, Mogaung water supply project. The In the evening, the West Command Maj-Gen was held. The commander with faculty members and Township, Kachin State, in project was jointly imple- commander visited Hopin Tha Aye, Minister for Edu- and the ministers delivered explanined on tasks being the morning. He presented mented by Mogaung Township Information and cation U Than Aung, Min- addresses on the occasion. carried out by the Ministry the related documents to Township Development Public Relations Office ister for Sports Brig-Gen Related documents of the of Education. deputy company com- Affairs Committee and the Project, and heard a report Thura Aye Myint, Secre- new school building were Later, he proceded mander of the fire brigade. local people. Donors and on progress in construc- tary of Division PDC Lt- handed over to Director- to Chanayethasan Town- At the village, the officials formally opened tion the office presented Col Myo Myint, directors- General of No 2 Basic Edu- ship Thangaza Kyaungtaik commander inspected the the project, and the com- by officials. He inspected general of the Ministry of cation Department Lt-Col Monastic Education and basic education high mander opened the taps. the site to build the office. Education, local authori- Win Htein. The new school paid homage to Sayadaws school, the station hospi- He also delivered an ad- The commander attended ties, members of the was built at a cost of K 35 and donated a set of tal, repair of the road bor- dress. The Township DAC the school family day at Sagaing Division Union million. television and video. dering MyoU ward and provided K 5 million, and the township basic educa- Solidarity and Develop- Afterwards, the MNA Shwewa I ward, and made the public, K 2.5 million. tion high school at 7.30 Minister inspects approach road of Thanlwin arrangements to facilitate At Nammana village pm.—MNA River Bridge (Mawlamyine) Project Chairman of Ayeyawady Division PDC inspects pulp factory in Thabaung Township YANGON, 10 Jan — tion. Peace and Development Chairman of Ayeyawady The commander Councils and members of Division Peace and De- observed production proc- social associations. velopment Council Com- ess and transport of raw Chairman of Town- mander of South West materials to the factory. ship Peace and Develop- Command Maj-Gen Soe Construction of the ment Council U Hla Naing and departmental pulp factory started in No- Thaung reported on agri- officials inspected 200- vember 2001 and com- culture, livestock breed- ton pulp factory in pleted in April 2004. Test ing, transport, social, Thabaung Township on 8 run started in July 2004 health and regional devel- January. and regular production opment tasks. Factory manager U will commence soon. The commander Nyunt Aung reported on The commander called for cooperation with operation of the factory, met departmental offi- local people and depart- raw materials and produc- cials, chairmen of Ward ments concerned.—MNA Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min inspects a rail bridge. — RAIL TRANSPORTATION Commander inspects regional development

YANGON, 10 Jan arrangements for comple- bridges, substitution of YANGON, 10 Jan— of Township Peace and He inspected station — Minister for Rail Trans- tion of the approach road sleepers and Thanbyuzayat Chairman of Mon State Development Council U hospital donated by U portation Maj-Gen Aung and the railway station in Railway Station on Ye- Peace and Development Khin Maung Myint re- Aung Kyaw Win-Dr May Min inspected the time. Thanbyuzayat railroad by Council Commander of ported on cultivation of Thet Sein in the village Thanlwin River Bridge At the construc- EMC rail bus. South East Command Maj- monsoon and summer and rural roads. In meet- (Mawlamyine) Project on tion site where a railroad He urged the offi- Gen Thura Myint Aung paddy and cultivation of ing with local authorities 8 January. The minister will pass Mawlamyine- cials to conduct constant and officials inspected cul- cold season crops. and people, the minister heard a report on the ap- Ye-Dawei road, the minis- inspection of the railroad tivation of cold season The commander gave discussed rural develop- proach road construction ter observed heavy ma- and the bridges, and to crops in Kawtmupon Vil- necessary instructions. ment matters. The com- project, progress in build- chinery at work. In Ye, he make arrangements for the lage in Chaungzon Town- He also inspected mander inspected upgrad- ing Mawlamyine Railway inspected the durability of trains to run according to ship on 8 January. construction of Daw ing of Nathmaw Port and Station and requirements Ye River Bridge and the schedule and ensuring The commander also Chaw Bridge in Kahlaw extension of the retaining with the help of charts. progress in construction of swift and convenient trans- met farmers and Chairman Village. wall.—MNA Deputy Minister U Pe Than Ye Railway Station. port of goods and passen- gave a supplementary re- The following gers. port. The minister made day, he inspected the MNA Myanma Cooperatives Centenary Products Show and Festival continues YANGON, 10 Jan — tured by Kayin State Co- furniture and local cloth- Myanma Cooperatives operatives Society, a vari- ing of Sagaing Division Centenary Products Show ety of handicraft of Cooperatives Society, and Festival 2005 contin- Myawady Township Co- plus, traditional medicines ued for the fourth day at operatives Society, per- of Kachin State Coopera- Cooperatives Commercial sonal goods, foodstuff, tive Society and all kinds Centre (Saya San Plaza), clothing, stationery, house- of textile, personal goods Bahan Township today hold goods of cooperative and household goods of and it was teeming with societies of Yangon Divi- private shops. visitors. sion sold at reasonable It offered entertain- It displayed tradi- prices, local products, sil- ment programmes to the Buyers at a booth of Myanma Cooperatives Centenary Products Show tional costumes manufac- verware and bronzeware, visitors.—MNA and Festival. — COOPERATIVES THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 11 UN overpaid $5b to compensate for Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait GENEVA, 10 Jan — The United Nations overpaid by as much as 5 billion US dollars to individuals, companies and Gulf states for losses in Iraq’s 1990 invasion and occupation of Kuwait, auditors’ documents showed on Sunday. The 19 internal audits of the UN with exchange rate and other issues, the Compensation Commission (UNCC) audits pointed to a total overpayment of were posted on its web site a day before some 5 billion US dollars, officials said. a total of 56 audits were to be made The UNCC said it had issued the public by an independent panel led by audits after being tipped the Volcker former US Federal Reserve chairman panel was going to make them public Paul Volcker. without including the UNCC’s responses Smart cars. Owners of two half-size small cars should pay only one parking fee Senior UNCC officials strongly to each audit’s findings. if both of them fit into a parking space. —INTERNET denied any overpayment and dismissed “Our goal is to show that the Office the auditors’ conclusions saying they of Internal Oversight Services’ audits Eight soldiers killed in Iraq had exceeded their mandate by delving have been easily rebutted,” said UNCC into legal issues. deputy executive secretary Mike Raboin. Volcker’s panel is investigating the “Since we are not part of oil-for- while detonating oil-for-food programme that the United food, we are at a loss as to why these Nations operated for Saddam Hussein’s documents were given to the Volcker ammunation cache Iraq when the country was under committee.” international sanctions. The UNCC also posted a WARSAW, 10 Jan — Eight soldiers, seven Ukrainians and one Kazakh, The US Congress is probing alleged confidential decision by UN legal were killed in Iraq on Sunday while attempting to detonate an ammunition corruption in the programme. The 19 counsel Hans Corell, who ruled in cache, a spokesman for the Polish Army said. audits of the Geneva-based UNCC, November 2002 that the U.N. auditors “I can confirm that toll at nine. 1,600 troops in Iraq, carried out by the U.N. Office of Internal had gone “beyond the proper scope of seven Ukrainians were In Kiev, Ukraine’s further depleting the Oversight Services (OIOS) from July audit” by trying to reopen legal issues. killed and one Kazakh,” Defence Ministry con- multinational division, 1997 to December 2004, do not identify The UNCC was set up by the UN General Staff spokesman firmed seven of its whose numbers have any corruption. Security Council in 1991 to compensate Colonel Zdzislaw Gna- soldiers had been killed. already fallen to 6,000. But the audits raised questions, individuals, companies and governments towski told Reuters of Gnatowski said a single Poland, one of the mainly about evidence in approving for losses from Iraq’s invasion and the incident in Wasit large bomb had exploded US Administration’s awards for damages, and concluded seven-month occupation of Kuwait. Province. while being transported staunchest allies in Iraq, overpayments had been made. Along MNA/Reuters Earlier, Poland’s for destruction, injuring has said it will reduce its PAP news agency had an additional seven own 2,400 troops in the Rats can tell difference between reported General Andrzej Ukrainians and four country by one-third from Ekiert, commander of the Kazakhs. Ukraine’s February and hopes to Polish-led multinational Parliament has asked bring the rest home by the Dutch, Japanese division in south-central outgoing president Leonid end of the year. Iraq, as putting the death Kuchma to withdraw its MNA/Reuters WASHINGTON, 10 Jan of the skills underlying the remarkable parallels with — Rats can use the rhythm use and development of data from human adults, of human language to tell language long before human newborns, and the difference between language itself ever cotton-top tamarins,” the Heavy rains, blizzards slam Dutch and Japanese, evolved, the researchers researchers wrote in their researchers in Spain said. It is the first time an report, published in the California reported on Sunday. animal other than a human journal of Experimental SAN FRANCISCO, 9 Jan — Heavy rains and blizzards slammed California Their study suggests or monkey has been shown Psychology: Animal on Saturday, triggering floods and mudslides and tying up traffic from that animals, especially to have this skill. Behaviour Processes, southern California to San Francisco and into the Sierra Nevada mountain mammals, evolved some “These findings have which is published by the range. American Psychological As much as 8 feet of particularly hard hit, with Huntington, West Association. For their snow was expected floods closing highway Virginia, to Cincinnati, study neuroscientists Juan through Tuesday in the exits and swamping triggering widespread Toro and colleagues at northern Sierra Nevada. parked cars, authorities power outages and Barcelona’s Scientific Park Wind gusts on some said. causing hundreds of tested 64 adult male rats. mountaintops reached 160 “What concerns us is residents to flee their They used Dutch and miles per hour, said Gay the large amount of rain homes. Japanese because these Barbato, hydrologist with in a very short period of Meteorologists pre- languages were used in the National Weather time,” said Wendy dicted the river would earlier, similar tests, and Service in Reno, Nevada. Sellers, a meteorologist reach its highest level in because they are very Hundreds of cars with the National Weather eight years. different from one another were stranded by heavy Service in Monterey. The Ohio governor in use of words, rhythm snow in the San “Combined with the has declared a state of and structure. The rats were Bernardino National already saturated ground emergency in 49 of the trained to respond to either Forest east of Los and high tide with the new state’s 88 counties. Dutch or Japanese using Angeles, and by a moon, there’s an About 101,000 food as a reward. Then they mudslide on Saturday increased risk of flooding people in Ohio were were separated into four morning. Forecasters and mudslides.” without power on groups — one that heard predicted as much as 3 The storm system, Saturday for a third day each language spoken by a inches of rain in the San which swept to California due to flooding as well as native, one that heard Francisco Bay Area over on Thursday from Alaska, ice and snow storms. synthesized speech, one the weekend and as much is not expected to let up Utilities estimated that that heard sentences read as to 6 inches to 8 inches until Monday, Sellers most of those customers Satomi Kawaguchi, a diver at Tokyo’s Sunshine in either language by di- in some areas around Los said. should have power back International Aquarium, wearing Japan’s fferent speakers and a four- Angeles. Across the country, by Sunday night although traditional kimono embraces a giant moray during th that heard the languages Napa and Marin after days of rain and some outages will the annual new year’s feeding performance played backwards. Counties north of snow, the Ohio River continue into next week. Monday, 10 Jan, 2005. —INTERNET MNA/Reuters San Francisco were flooded its banks from MNA/Reuters

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northeastern Bangladesh DHAKA, 10 Jan — A staged-fire to avert a major blowout in a gas field went out of control in northeastern Bangladesh, and the spreading blaze is feared to blow out more facilities. Eight illegal According to the of- frastructures. officials have cut off elec- combatants ficial Bangladesh News So far there is no re- tric supplies to avoid any Agency Saturday, opera- port of casualties, but it is further disaster. killed in tors of the Tengratila gas- feared that the blaze can With helicopters hov- field in the northeastern blow out two huge oil ering over the skyline near Colombia district of Sunamganj Fri- tankers kept at the gas field the flame to assess the situ- day night lit fire at a point complex containing ation, the panic-gripped fighting 500-metre off the well 51,000 litres of petroleum, people living in neighbour- BOGOTA, 9 Jan — being drilled, to avert a Magistrate Khalid Hassan ing villages keep fleeing Eight members of illegal major blow out when no- of Sunamganj Town was their houses for safety. armed groups have been ticing some leaks and ex- quoted as saying. State Minister for Energy killed in fighting with gov- cessive gas pressures. Officials and wit- and Mineral Resources ernment troops, the Co- The technique to set nesses said the raging AKM Mosharraf Hossain lombian Army said Satur- fire near the gas well is to flames as high as 500 feet was quoted as saying that day. exhaust the “pocket gas” amid big bangs prompted luckily the fire was still As part of Operation to ease the dangerously authorities to order evacu- raging mainly towards the Sagaz, the Army killed increasing gas pressure, ation in nearby villages, upward direction instead three guerillas of the but the fire went beyond while paramilitary Bang- of spreading in horizontal Revolutionary Armed control on Saturday morn- ladesh Rifles (BDR) direction. Energy Minis- Forces of Colombia in La ing when the well blew troops and police cor- try officials said the Muerte, in the rural area with a huge bang. doned off five-square- Tengratila field is contain- of the northern province The raging fire with kilometre-area around the ing at least 300 billion cu- Marine biologists carry a 30-year old Green turtle of Sucre, the Army said in big bangs engulfed the spot for security. bic feet gas, and the fire is off the back of a truck and release him back into the a statement. entire complex rapidly and Witnesses said mild destroying gas worth mil- sea in Takuapa district, about 130 km (81 miles) In the eastern province spread over a large area tremors were being felt lion dollars in every hour. north of the Thai resort island of Phuket on 10 Jan, of Casanare, three quickly destroying the in- around the scene while MNA/Xinhua 2005.—INTERNET paramilitaries were killed in clashes with govern- Flooding hits Britain US nuclear submarine runs ment troops. In another military amid high winds aground off Guam action, two guerillas of the LONDON, 9 Jan — Flooding triggered by high National Liberation Army winds and torrential rains has been sweeping over WASHINGTON, 9 Jan— A US nuclear submarine ran aground while were killed in San Britain throughout Saturday, inundating houses, block- conducting underwater operations about 350 miles south of the island of Fernando Alto, in the ing roads and cutting off electricity. Guam on Friday, the Navy said Saturday. province of Magdalena, Due to the bad weather, homes have been deluged Several people were Francisco was still being and assist in the said the statement. and some houses evacuated in parts of Wales, Scotland injured, including one assessed, but there were situation, according to the The Army “spotted and northern England, the BBC reported. critical injury, in the no reports of damage to release. and destroyed in a con- Cumbria County in northern England experienced incident, which occurred the reactor plant which News reports said trolled way seven explo- its worst weather in almost 40 years, with power cut off at approximately 4 pm was operating normally, however that about sive devices” in Arauca in about 50,000 homes in its northern and western Friday Hawaii Standard the release said. 20 crew were injured in and Norte de Santander parts. Carlisle in Cumbria is awash with water and cut Time (0200 GMT Satur- The submarine was the accident, which hap- provinces. off with no safe routes in or out, local police were day), the Navy said in a on the surface and on pened when the subma- MNA/Xinhua quoted as saying. Press release. its way back to their rine, with a 137-member Spates of accidents have shut roads on some The extent of the in- homeport in Guam, crew, was heading for a Plane crash sections of the M1 and M6 motorways while a ferry juries and damage aboard and US military port visit in Brisbane, claims was reported to run aground off the west coast of the Los Angeles-class and Coast Guard aircraft Australia. Scotland, but no one was injured among the 43 passen- submarine USS San were enroute to monitor MNA/Xinhua pilot’s life in gers and 57 crew. In Northern Ireland, strong gales have uprooted Zimbabwe strengthens research on South Africa trees across the province, with Enniskillen and JOHANNESBURG, 10 Downpatrick particularly affected. horticultural varieties Jan — A man died and Winds are likely to continue in the coming days in HARARE, 10 Jan — The Zimbabwe Agricultural Research and his daughter was seri- central and southern Scotland, with heavy rains in Extension Service Research (ARESR) is carrying out trials aimed at beefing ously injured when their northern England predicted to turn into squally show- up the horticultural sector, Director of ARESR Shadreck Mlambo said here light aircraft crashed near ers, reports said.— MNA/Xinhua Sunday. De Doorns, Western Cape province of South “We have a research isfy traditional markets.” essary information on hor- Africa, local SABC ra- 330 kilos of cannabis component that is carry- “We are, therefore, ticultural production to the dio news reported Sun- ing out trials on high yield- concentrating on building farmers. day. sativa seized in Albania ing varieties that it will volumes to fulfill the lev- Zimbabwe had been Johan and Solette TIRANA, 10 Jan — The Albanian police seized distribute to farmers,” he els we used to export. Only one of the world’s leading Malan had been flying on Sunday 330 kilos of cannabis sativa in the south- said. then can we start looking growers of flowers that over mountain peaks near western seaport Vlora, the ATA news agency reported. Mlambo said the at alternative markets,” he were not genetically modi- the town in a two-seater According to the chief of Vlora police, Josif move would enable farm- said. About 100 per cent fied as was the case with plane when the accident Shtembari, the pressed drug was found in a truck with ers to realize good yields. of cut flowers, 89 per cent flowers from other coun- took place. The cause of an Italian plate, which was being embarked on a line Zimbabwe floricul- of vegetables, herbs and tries. However, the horti- the crash had not yet been ferry to Italy. ture production had de- spices and 75 per cent of culture sector had been on established, the report The truck’s driver and the two co-owners of the clined to below 20,000 citrus fruits find a ready a downward slide over the added. truck, an Albanian and an Italian citizen, were de- tons in 2004 compared market in the European past four years due to Western Cape police tained, Shtembari said, adding that the two owners with 24,000 tons worth 86 Union. changes that had been tak- spokesperson Inspector declared to the Customs officials that they were million US dollars pro- Mlambo said the ing place in the agricul- Elliot Sinyangana said transporting to Italy apparatuses for discotheques and duced in 2002. ARESR officers would be tural industry. that details of the crash consumer goods. Horticultural Pro- geared to providing nec- MNA/Xinhua were still sketchy. He The police did not publish the names of the three motion Council Chief Ex- said Solette had been air- detained because they were suspected of being mem- ecutive Basilio Sandamu lifted by helicopter to bers of an Italian-Albanian network of drug traffick- said “volumes have gone Drive safely Worcester Mediclinic. ing, the ATA said. down to the extent where MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua we are even failing to sat-

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Pitt, Aniston separated after 4-1/2 years LOS ANGELES, 9 Jan—Superstar Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have separated after 4-1/x2 years of marriage, but they remain’s committed and caring friends,” they said on Friday. The announcement of their split followed decided to formally spearate,” they said. “For those months of tabloid stories about spousal ups and downs, who follow these sorts of things, we would like to including reports that Pitt, 41, wanted to become a explain that our separation is not the result of any of father but Aniston, 35, was reluctant to start a family. the speculation reported by the tabloid media.” Aniston had been photographed recently with- “This decision is a result of much thoughtful out her wedding ring, but just two days ago the New consideratio. We happily remain committed and car- York Post spiashed a picture of the couple on its front ing friends with great love and admiration for one page with a cicle around Aniston’s hand and the another. We ask in advance for your kindness and headline: “The Ring’s Back On!”Pitt, one of Holly- sensitivity in the coming months.” wood’s most sought-after leading men. and Aniston, Aniston’s spokesman siad the pair spent the who became a household name on the long-running New Year’s holiday weekend vacationing together in NBC television cmedy “Frinends,” met on a dinner the Caribbean with her former “Friends” costar date in 1998. Courteney Cox and her husband, David Arquette. They were married in a lavish, celebrity-stud- Pitt, currently starring in the crime caper ded wedding in the seaside California resort of Malibu “Ocean’s Twelve,” and Aniston, best known for her on 29 July, 2000.News of their breakup came in an TV role as Rachel Green in “Friends,” also are part- understated announcemet released late on Friday af- ners in film production company, Plan B, whose first ternoon through People magazine.“We would like to movie, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” is due announce that after seven years together we have out later this year from Warner Bros.—MNA/Ruters Renee Zellweger holds the award for favourite leading lady at the 31st Annual People's Awards, State of alert declared in Guatemala over on 9 Jan 2005, in Pasadena Calif. —INTERNET activity of 3 volcanoes Academy Awards MEXICO CITY, 10 Jan — Guatemala declared Saturday a state of alert after volcanoes Pacaya, Santiaguito and Fuego became active again, almost simultaneously, in recent days, according to Winner Kate Winslet reports from the Guatemalan capital of Guatemala City. Hugo Hernandez, three volcanoes have been tres west of the capital, several days earlier. spokesman for the Na- spewing out lava, ashes while Pacaya lies between It is rare for the to appear tional Disaster-Manage- and rocks in a low mag- Sacatepequez, Escuintla three volcanoes to be- ment Coordination, said nitude, making local in- and Chimaltenango. The come active almost si- in “The Office” that the preventive alarm habitants evacuated out of two became active last multaneously over the LONDON,9 Jan— British comedian Ricky is meant to keep a per- the region, he added. Sunday. past 31 years. “Titantic” star Kate Gervais’ follow-up to cult manent vigilance over the Santiaguito is lo- Fuego, 60 kilome- MNA/Xinhua Winslet is to appear in sitcom “The Office”, The three volcanoes. cated in Quetzaltenango tres southwest of Guate- Sun newspaper reported Since last week, the department, 150 kilome- mala City, became active US crewman on Saturday. British actor Jude Law will also star in the sitcom dies after sub “Extras”, which is set in the world of bit-part ran aground movie players and sees WASHINGTON, 10 Jan— A crewman died on Gervais playing ageing Sunday from injuries sustained when the US nu- film extra Andy Millman. clear submarine USS San Francisco ran aground “It’s great to have Kate Saturday off Guam in the Pacific Ocean, the US Winslet and Jude Law on Navy said. board as we have so few Medical personnel Clampitt, a spokesman for British people who have rushed to the submarine the US Pacific Fleet, said made it big in Hollywood, continued to treat 23 other the name of the sailor was but these are two who have,” injured crewmen, some being withheld for a 24- Gervais told The Sun. critically, suffering from hour period following no- “In ‘Extras’ Jude and Kate play twisted versions broken bones, lacerations tification of the next of of themselves,” Gervais and bruises, a Navy kin. added. Winslet, 29, has spokesman said. He said there was no High above: Poland's Adam Malysz soars during a training jump at the damage to the nuclear been nominated for Acad- Lieutenant J G Adam team event of the Ski Jumping World Cup in Willingen.—INTERNET reactor that powers the emy Awards for her roles LONDON, 10 Jan— A man has dreds of people from their houses after submarine nor the in “Titanic”, “Sense and been swept away in a river in the north a local river burst its banks on Satur- ship’s weapons systems Sensibility” and “Iris”. Briton of England on Saturday as gales and day, swamping Carlisle with its worst in the accident that oc- Last year “The Office” heavy rain battered many parts of Brit- floods for 40 years and cutting elec- curred at noon on Sat- won two Golden Globe ain, police said on Sunday. tricity from 76,000 homes. Royal Air urday Guam time (0200 awards as well as domi- swept The man was carried away down Force helicopters were called in to air- GMT) (9 pm EST on nating Britain’s BAFTA the River Aire at Apperley Bridge, near lift families from the tops of farm- Friday). television awards for a Bradford. “Police, fire brigade and am- houses and waterlogged vehicles after Though the ship’s hull third consecutive year. away bulance attended and even though po- floodwater knocked out the city’s main is intact, external damage The Daily Mirror lice did see the man briefly he was electricity sub-station. to it was being investi- newspaper also reported carried away by the fast-flowing river,” Cumbria police were also investi- gated, he said. Gervais had been offered in said a West Yorkshire Police spokes- gating three deaths in the Carlisle area, MNA/Ruters a part in “Mission Impos- man on Sunday. though they were unable to confirm sible III” by director “Unfortunately, due to access whether they had died due to the ex- Jeffrey Abrams. “I know River problems and the dangerous state of treme weather conditions. Don’t the director well and he the river nobody was able to get close The Environment Agency issued said: ‘Do you want a enough to render any assistance. We over 100 flood warnings as gales of up smoke part?’ I just replied: Aire plan to start searching again at first to 120 miles an hour swept across the ‘Yeah, that will be great’,” light on Sunday morning.” In Cum- country. Gervais told the Daily bria emergency services rescued hun- MNA/Reuters Mirror. — MNA/Reuters 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 Kipchoge wins cross country Federer wins Qatar Open SSS race in Kenya DOHA, 10 Jan— World number one Roger Federer continued his spectacular NAIROBI, 10 Jan — The sixth and final Athletics Kenya cross run at the Qatar Open by beating Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia 6-3, 6-1 in the final country weekend meeting of the 2004/05 season in Eldoret lived up on Saturday. PPP to the high quality predictions, with a fine field and some superb Federer's 21st consecutive victory unforced errors. performances on Saturday. The event attracted two medallists from brought him his 23rd win in 31 finals Federer broke Ljubicic in the sixth last summer's Athens Olympics who lived up to their reputations. and his 14th final triumph in a row since game to jump to a 4-2 lead and held his Eliud Kipchoge, the world 5000-metre champion and the bronze 2003. next two service games to take the first OOO medallist in Athens, strode to victory in the senior men's short The Swiss top seed dominated the set 6-3 in 35 minutes. course race (4 kilometres) after posting 12:19. sixth-seeded Ljubicic from the start, The second set lasted only 27 minutes Just behind, a second down, came former world youth 1500- putting on a scintillating display of as the holder of three Grand Slam titles RRR metre champion Isaac Songok, and Brimin Kipruto, the winner of accurate serves, fluent backhands and blasted his opponent off the court. the Olympic silver medal in the 3000-metre steeplechase in Athens punishing forehands. Federer broke Ljubicic in the first and was another five seconds adrift (12:25) in third. "I was expecting a tough match fifth games as the Croatian continued to Augustine Choge, the world junior 5000-metre champion, was because he (Ljubicic) is a big guy with make unforced errors. TTT fourth in 12:34 "This was my first race on the local circuit this a good serve," Federer told reporters. Federer's victory ended the poor season and I am happy with my form," said Kipchoge. "We are now "He has been a dangerous proposition to record of top seeds in the tournament, planning to defeat Kenenisa Bekele in France. We all send our all big players. But as it turned out, it except in 1995 when Sweden's Stefan SSS sympathy to him following the sudden death of his fiancee. But that was an easy match for me. Edberg won the title. does not make us blind to our number one priority: beating him in "But in a way it was surprise win too Ljubicic paid tribute to his opponent. France in March," he added.— MNA/Xinhua for me because at the start of a new "I didn't serve well at all," he said. "I season you really don't know where to was running around a lot in the first set, focus — on your backhand, forehand or but as the match progressed it became serves. It will take a few matches to increasingly difficult for me. know where you stand." "He (Federer) knows how to deal Ljubicic, who had beaten Federer with each player and has a knack of three times in six meetings, folded as the winning big points. He is a great pressure mounted and made too many player."— MNA/Reuters Moya retains Chennai Open title MADRAS, 10 Jan — World number five Carlos Moya of Spain retained the ATP Chennai Open here, then donated his entire 52,000-dollar prize money to tsunami victims. The top seed Monday emerged "It bodes well for the tough contests unscathed after a three-hour slugfest ahead in the Australian Open (news - against Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand web sites)." to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in a repeat of Paradorn, seeded second, appeared to last year's final before a sell-out crowd have the title in his grasp when he served of 6,000 at the Nungambakkam tennis for the match at 5-2 in the final set, but stadium. Moya showed his undisputed class with "I want the money I have earned here a stirring comeback. Jose Antonio Reyes (L) of Arsenal celebrates his equaliser against Stoke City to help the survivors of one of the worst The Spaniard reeled off four games in with teammate Jermaine Pennant during their third round F.A. cup match at tragedies of our times," said the 28- a row to lead 6-5 before Paradorn, playing Highbury in north London.—INTERNET year-old Moya after winning his 18th his fourth successive final here, forced ATP title in a rousing final. the tie-breaker after saving a match point. Newcastle to end yeading’s FA Cup More than 156,000 people were killed Moya wasted two more match points across Asia in the December 26 tsunami following a 6-3 lead in the tie-breaker, run with 2-0 victory disaster -- nearly 10,000 of them in the but then sealed the match as Paradorn LONDON, 10 Jan — Newcastle United were made to wait for a 2-0 victory southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu of returned a serve beyond the baseline. over minor league Yeading and champions Arsenal had to come from behind which Madras is the capital. Paradorn pocketed 30,000 dollars, once to beat Stoke City 2-1 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. "It is a small contribution which I again narrowly missing out on the title Despite six divisions Saturday, Aston had the character and I hope will help the affected families," after a similar tie-breaker loss in the third separating the two clubs, Villa, Manchester City, knew they had the said Moya. "They deserve all the help set had cost him the final against Moya the biggest gap in FA Cup Norwich City and Crystal technical ability and I they can get." last year. history, Newcastle needed Palace. think they showed that to Moya, who led Spain's victory against "I had my chances but did not take second-half goals from A replay on January everybody watching the United States in the Davis Cup final them," said Paradorn. "But I have to take Lee Bowyer and Shola 18 will be needed to today." in December, said he was delighted to the positives from the match. "I could Ameobi to shatter separate minor league Newcastle boss start the season with a win. have lost in the first round, but at least I Graeme Souness told Sky Yeading's FA Cup hopes Exeter City and "There is no better way to start the made the final. — INTERNET Sports News: "We've had at Loftus Road. Manchester United new year," he said. "Last year, too, I great chances today and A shock was also on following their won here in January, ended the year by we've been guilty of not the cards at Highbury, remarkable 0-0 draw at winning the Davis Cup and have now where second division Old Trafford. taking them. begun the year with another win. Stoke had a goal Yeading's hopes of MNA/Reuters disallowed before taking causing the biggest ever the lead through defender upset were ended after 51 Germany to lose Athens Olympics Wayne Thomas just minutes when Bowyer team Showjumping gold medal before halftime. steered in Newcastle's first LONDON, 10 Jan — Germany will lose the Athens Olympics team Arsenal's equaliser goal and Ameobi arrowed showjumping gold medal after the International Equestrian Federation came from Spanish in a header 10 minutes forward Jose Antonio later. (FEI) said it had disqualified Goldfever and rider Ludger Beerbaum Reyes on 50 minutes but "Apart from my kids for doping. Stoke had a shot cleared being born, that was the "The Judicial Committee has agreed that the horse Goldfever and off the line and hit second proudest day of my the (rider) must be disqualifed from the event and that all prizes and the woodwork before life," Yeading manager prize money won at the event must be forfeited," a statement on the Dutchman Robin van Johnson Hippolyte told FEI web site said. Persie fired home the 70th- the BBC. "The FEI will modify the team results at the Olympic Games." minute winner. "A lot of those players Ointment containing the banned substance Betamethasone, a type Arsenal and New- have had disappointments of steroid, was used to treat eczema on the horse before the Games. castle go into Monday's earlier in their careers, at Although independent vets said there would have been no impact on fourth-round draw unlike pro clubs and that sort of the animal's performance, the FEI has applied the rules of strict Spanish tennis player Carlos Moya holds the four Premier League thing. liability. the winner's trophy aloft after winning clubs who lost on "But I thought they MNA/Reuters the final of the Chennai Open.—INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 11 January, 2005 15 Maldivian Foreign Minister Britons warned to be wary of S Korea tries to verify report on meets Chinese delegation scam artists diverting donations citizens kidnapped in Iraq MALE (Maldives), 10 Jan — Maldivian Foreign LONDON, 10 Jan — British police have warned SEOUL, 10 Jan — The South Korean Foreign Min- Minister Fathulla Jameel met here Sunday with people donating to the Britain’s tsunami relief fund to istry on Sunday was trying to verify a report that one or Wu Dawei, Chinese Vice-Minister of Foreign Af- be wary of scam artists trying to divert some of the two South Korean citizens have been kidnapped in fairs who is heading a Chinese official delegation to million of pounds flowing to relief efforts. Iraq, reported the South Korean national Yonhap news review the aftermath of the tsunami and express the The scams include the sending of unsolicited e- agency. Chinese Government’s condolence to the govern- mails asking for money to be deposited in overseas The South Korean local MBC and other television ment and people of the Maldives. bank accounts to support relief efforts as well as false stations earlier carried the report, but did not provide On behalf of the Wu also visited web sites using the disaster to spread computer viruses. further details. Maldivian Government, Maldives’ National Dis- “We urge people to exercise vigilance in order to Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Young-jin pre- Jameel expressed thanks aster Management Centre prevent and disrupt these and other possible criminal sided over an emergency meeting on Sunday night to the Chinese Govern- which was established im- scams,” said a statement from the National Criminal attended by officials in charge of consul affairs. ment for providing aid to mediately after the tsu- Intelligence Service (NCIS) on Saturday. Meanwhile, Yonhap quoted sources of the Minis- the Maldives after the nami to coordinate the Britons have donated at least 100 million pounds try of National Defence as saying that all the 3,600 country was hit by the tsu- country’s rescue and re- to the Asian tsunami appeal in the country’s fastest South Korean troops currently deployed in northern nami. lief efforts. The Chinese ever charity appeal. NCIS cautioned people only to use Iraq are in their own bases. Jameel also briefed delegation is scheduled web sites of recognized charities and aid organiza- In June 2004, a South Korean worker was be- the Chinese delegation on to visit some severely af- headed in Iraq after Seoul rejected the kidnappers’ the rescue and relief op- fected islands on Monday. tions. “We do not in any way wish to dissuade members demand of withdrawing South Korean troops from the erations being taken by the The Chinese official Middle East country. —MNA/Xinhua Maldivian Government delegation, composed of of the public from donating money to the registered after the tsunami. five high-ranking officials charity tsunami appeals,” the statement added. Wu said China is from different depart- MNA/Reuters standing with the ments, arrived here on Sat- Poll shows more Britons want Maldivian Government urday. and the Maldivian people The tsunami which hit Brown to be PM than Blair in its efforts to rebuild the the island on December LONDON, 10 Jan — More people want Chancel- country after the tsunami. 26 killed 82 people and lor Gordon Brown to be Prime Minister than Tony He said as a developing displaced more than Blair, according to a poll on Sunday. country, China will pro- 20,000 while 26 people The ICM poll for the on helping the world’s vide aid to the Maldives are still missing. News of the World also poorest countries, spark- within its own capacity. MNA/Xinhua showed the ruling Labour ing speculation of a delib- Marine disasters cost China Party well ahead of their erate snub. main Conservative rivals, MNA/Reuters 5.4 b yuan in eco losses in 2004 by 38 per cent to 31 per BEIJING, 10 Jan — ters in 2004. cent just four months ahead Storm tides and other ma- The economic losses of an expected election. rine disasters cost China in 2004 drastically In a week in which 5.4 billion yuan in direct dropped compared with the long-running tensions m^;qti‘p economic losses in 2004, that in 2003, when the fig- between Britain’s two most with 140 people left dead ure stood at eight billion powerful men resurfaced or missing, China’s State yuan. over the timing of Blair’s Oceanic Administration In 2004, China’s monthly news conference, said here Sunday. coastal areas was hit by 10 27 per cent of those polled “The situation of typhoon and eight extra said they wanted Brown in marine disasters was nor- tropical storm tides, caus- the top job— against 26 WEATHER mal last year and storm ing direct economic losses per cent for Blair. 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Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspects special summer paddy high yield zone in Hlegu Township, Yangon. — YANGON COMMAND Agricultural, regional development tasks inspected in east, north Yangon

YANGON, 10 Jan — Yangon Division Peace and sion, the commander heard reports on the scattering ship, Yangon North District. The commander also over- Development Council Chairman and Yangon Com- of fertilizers, supply of irrigation water to the paddy saw the tasks being taken to keep green and pleasant mand Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, accompa- fields, and prospects for cultivation of more summer the 30-mile radius of Yangon International Airport. nied by departmental officials concerned, inspected paddy. Next, the commander gave instructions on culti- agricultural undertakings and regional development In response to the reports, the commander gave vation of summer paddy, winter crops, beans and tasks at Yangon East District and Yangon North Dis- instructions on the adequate supply of irrigation wa- pulses, and edible crops on a broader scale with the trict this afternoon. ter to farmland and the supply of water to water-scarce application of correct agricultural techniques. First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected farmland by the use of CNG-powered pumps. After hearing the reports, the commander attended thriving summer paddy fields by six-lane Yangon-Bago Next, the commander inspected the special zone to the needs for combined use of organic and inor- Highway near Shantegyi village, Dagon Myothit of summer paddy cultivated with water from ganic fertilizers. (South) township, Yangon East Distirct. On the occa- Ngamoyeik drain at Thanatpyin village, Hlegu town- (See page 9) Foreign Affairs Minister hosts New Year dinner

YANGON, 10 Jan — Phoebe A Gomez, UN Co- representatives and wives New Year greetings and words of thanks. after and during the din- Minister for Foreign Af- ordinator Mr Charles of UN agencies. Minister Ambassador Mme Traditional dances ner. fairs U Nyan Win and James Petrie and resident U Nyan Win extended Phoebe A Gomez spoke and songs were presented MNA wife Daw Myint Myint Soe hosted the New Year dinner in honour of diplomats and resident representatives of UN Agencies at Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel here this evening. Present were Deputy Minister U Maung Myint and wife Dr Khin Mya Win, the directors-gener- als and their wives, am- bassadors and their wives led by Dean of Diplomatic Corps in Yangon Filipino Ambassador Mme Minister U Nyan Win extends New Year greetings at the dinner hosted in honour of diplomats and UN officials. — MNA Minister inspects bank erosion prevention in Nyaungdon

YANGON, 10 Jan — today. sources and Improvement prevention of bank ero- fic on the river, tax collec- Accompanied by Minister for Transport Deputy Minister U Pe of River Systems U Chit sion at Bo Myat Tun tion at Panhlaing camp, officials, the minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe co- Than, Director-General of Khin and officials ex- Bridge in Nyaungdon, the situation of the water- observed dredgers of ordinated with officials on Directorate of Water Re- plained the volume of traf- Ayeyawady Division, way and bank erosion. DWRIRS at work and waterway signs and heard a report on the volume of vessels passing the waterway under the bridge. At the bank erosion prevention project on Kyeinbinhse bank, the minister laid down future work programmes for officials of the respective institutions. The minister and the deputy minister then inspected the bank erosion prevention work. Minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe inspects bank erosion near Bo Myat Tun Bridge. — TRANSPORT MNA