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Established 1914 Volume XIV, Number 77 8th Waxing of Waso 1368 ME Sunday, 2 July, 2006 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of development of other sectors of the economy as well and tranquillity, prevalence of law and the entire nation * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic order * Uplift of national prestige and integ- system * National reconsolidation rity and preservation and safeguard- * Development of the economy inviting participation in * Emergence of a new enduring State ing of cultural heritage and national terms of technical know-how and investments from Constitution character sources inside the country and abroad * Building of a new modern developed * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education nation in accord with the new State in the hands of the State and the national peoples Constitution standards of the entire nation Men of letters to keep Myanmar social norms flourishing by means of literature Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association commences its fourth conference erature. And they should entering the profession. have emerged a variety Secre- not let themselves keep out The important essence of of methods which make tary-1 Lt- of the historic evidence that the literary world re- it convenient for writing, Gen in the images are Myanmar mained unchanged in suc- duplicating and distrib- Thein Sein way of life, patriotic fer- cessive periods. How- uting the works. Thanks to addresses vour, nationalistic spirit, ever, ways of writing are the improvement, now is Fourth cherishing independence, changing, and making the media era in which lit- Confer- and flourishing Union progress and now it has erature can be converted ence of Spirit. In addition, they are reached computer era, af- into mass media such as Myanmar to take necessary steps to ter the era of palm-leaf moving pictures, music, Writers keep Myanmar social manuscripts and the era dramas, photos, and televi- and norms flourishing by means of types. So, created sion. With the emergence Journal- of literature. works can be stored, cop- of branches of media, pub- ists Asso- Amateur writers, po- ied and published repeat- lishing industry has been ciation. ets, lexicographers, trans- edly most comfortably. on a commercial purpose. MNA lators and journalists are In other words, there (See page 8) YANGON, 1 July—The tice, the attorney-general, sphere for each nation and Myanmar Writers and the deputy auditor-gen- people as well as a source * Ignoring the path laid down by Myanmar and Journalists Association eral, heads of department, from which various cul- launched its fourth con- officials of social organi- tural branches of arts achievements in nation-building tasks, some big ference at Kyaikkasan zations, guests, the chair- spread out. So, it is fair to nations with economic, military and technologi- Ground here this mor- man of the MWJA and say that the literature ning, with an address by executives, literati, repre- world is like a mirror that cal superiority are undermining them through Secretary-1 of the State sentatives from states and reflects the national cul- the media and literature. Peace and Development divisions and observers. ture of a country. Council Lt-Gen Thein MWJA Secretary U Men of letters are to * The literati need to understand that the unfair Sein. Hla Tun (Hla Tun- maintain with pride the Also present were Lt- Twantay) acted as MC. images of Myanmar way of acts of the big nations are dangerous to the Gen Myint Swe of the The Secretary-1 in his thinking, attitude and tenac- Ministry of Defence, the speech said that the litera- ity that are embodied in the Union Spirit, independence and sovereignty. ministers, the chief jus- ture world is an important mirror of the Myanmar lit- Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 2 July, 2006 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Sunday, 2 July, 2006 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Nurture students to be * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State morally strong * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy At present, the entire national people are Coord meeting on secure and smooth transport held making concerted efforts through own re- sources for national development. In the proc- ess, it is necessary to nurture and train stu- dents to be morally and spiritually strong. Students are to be imbued with nation- alistic spirit and Union Spirit. At the same time, they need to be endowed with a sense of serv- ing the interests of the State and the people. It is incumbent upon the faculty mem- bers to impart knowledge to the students to equip them with correct outlooks and convic- tion. Only then, will they become intellectuals and intelligentsia capable of safeguarding the interests of the State and the people. Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win speaking at meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory The emergence of a large number of Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport. — MNA intellectuals and intelligentsia will enable the YANGON, 1 July —Yangon Division Supervi- matters related to collecting reasonable fares of school nation to be able to stand tall among the inter- sory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth ferries, running of train on right time for convenient national community. Transport held its coordination meeting at the hall and smooth travelling of students, upgrading of roads, Nowadays, the world is experiencing of Yangon Command Headquarters yesterday curbing of traffic accidents and supply of fuel. rapid development in the fields of science and evening with an address by Chairman of Yangon Heads of departments, registrars and officials Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring of universities and colleges submitted reports on mat- technology. And such a rapid development has Smooth and Secure Transport Chairman of Yangon ters related to school ferries and bus lines. made a profound impact on economic, social Division Peace and Development Council Yangon The commander fulfilled the requirements and and education sectors of the world. Command Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win. gave the concluding remarks. Keeping pace with changes and develop- In his address, the Commander explained MNA ments, the government is nurturing and train- ing student youths in the education sector for Religious Affairs Minister accepts cash donation the emergence of an education system that can YANGON, 1 July — contribute to the national development. Minister for Religious With the development in science and Affairs Brig-Gen Thura technology, all the faculty members are to Myint Maung attended nurture and train students to become ones the cash donation cer- capable of facing the future challenges. With emony for missionary tasks held at the hall of this end in view, the onus is on the education the ministry on Kaba Aye sector to inculcate the students with patriot- Pagoda Road this after- ism, nationalistic spirit and Union Spirit. noon. It was also at- tended by Adviser U All this needs to be known Arnt Maung, Director- General U Myo Kyaw of * Do not be frightened whenever Religious Affairs De- intimidated partment, Pro-Rector Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung accepts cash donation from * Do not be bolstered whenever flattered (Admin) Dr Myint Kyi wellwishers U Tin Sein-Daw Kyin Thein and family. — MNA of International * Do not be softened whenever appeased Theravada Buddhist directors and cepted over K 4.7 mil- sented certificates of Missionary University, wellwishers. lion donated by honour to the deputy directors-general, The minister ac- wellwishers and pre- wellwishers. — MNA Victorious Myanmar Archery Team in XXIII SEA Games honoured YANGON, 1 July — A ceremony to honour single recurve event. the victorious Myanmar archery team that bagged Director-General U Thaung Htaik gave K one gold and three bronze medals in the XXIII 50,000 each to Kay Thi, Yu Nanda Htaik and Tin SEA Games held in the Philippines took place at Zin Ei who won one bronze medal in the wom- Karaweik Palace, here, yesterday evening. en’s team compound event, and Ye Min Swe and General Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Lin Naing who won one bronze medal in the men’s Committee Director-General of Sports and Physi- team compound event. cal Education Department U Thaung Htaik spoke President of Myanmar Archery Federation on the occasion. U Tint Hsan (ACE Construction) presented K Myanmar Archery Federation President U Patron of Myanmar Women’s Sports Fed- 50,000 each to Nan Mo Hwam, San Yu Htwe and Tint Hsan presents cash reward to bronze eration Dr Daw Nyunt Nyunt Oo presented re- Aung Hnyein who took one bronze medal in the medal winner in the women’s team, recurve ward K 5 million to Zaw Win Htaik (Home Af- women’s team recurve event, and a manager and contest of XXIII SEA Games. — NLM fairs) who secured one gold medal in the men’s seven coaches. — NLM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 2 July, 2006 3 Chavez taunts US with challenge over UN seat Tut\kun\N˙s\S tiu;®mHc\.Âk CARACAS (Venezuela), 30 June — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez challenged the United States on Thursday to try to block his attempt to secure a UN Security Council seat as he seeks to curb Washington's "imperialist" influence. A UN General says Venezuela will not go nations to vote against him.

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