Building of Democratic State to Be Alongside Law and Discipline Enforcement to Clearly Separate Democracy from Mobocracy And

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Volume XII, Number 280 8th Waning of Pyatho 1367 ME Saturday, 21 January, 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 and tranquillity, prevalence of law and development of other sectors of the economy as well 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 character Constitution 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 Building of democratic state to be alongside law and discipline enforcement to clearly separate democracy from mobocracy and anarchism Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance to trainees of UDNR BEd course

YANGON, 20 Jan—Chairman of the justice, the attorney-general, the chair- State Peace and Development Council man of the Civil Service Selection and Senior Commander-in-Chief of Defence Serv- Training Board, the Yangon mayor, General ices Senior General Than Shwe re- members of CSSTB, the director-gen- ceived the trainees of the No 37 eral of the SPDC Office, departmental Than Course (BEd) of the University for De- heads, the rector of the university, course Shwe velopment of National Races at the instructors and trainees. gives Pyithu Hluttaw Hall on Pyay Road here SPDC Office Director-General Col guidance this morning. Kyaw Kyaw Win acted as MC. to Also present on the occasion were The Senior General in his speech trainees Vice-Chairman of SPDC Deputy Com- said you trainees are going to graduate of No 37 mander-in-Chief of Defence Services from the University for Development Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Sen- of National Races and to discharge Course ior General Maung Aye, SPDC Member educational duties. So, you should have (BEd) of General Thura Shwe Mann of the Min- to be convinced of the objectives of University istry of Defence, Prime Minister Gen- the university. for Devel- eral Soe Win, Secretary-1 of the SPDC Of the objectives of the university, opment of Lt-Gen Thein Sein, SPDC members, the the most crucial one is “For national National Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the Com- race youths from border areas to be mander-in-Chief (Air), the chairman of educated and to become human re- Races. Yangon Division PDC Yangon Com- sources”. MNA mand commander, ministers, the chief (See page 8)

Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Saturday, 21 January, 2006 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Strive for development * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation of medical science * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State The State Peace and Development Coun- * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy cil has laid down and is implementing the 12 political, economic and social objectives for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed Indian Admiral and party visit downtown Yangon nation. One of the four social objectives—uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation—plays a pivotal role in building a new and modern nation. Systematic measures are being taken to narrow the gap of health care services among rural and urban regions for the people to be free from diseases and enjoy longevity. Doctors play an important role in this regard. The 52nd Myanmar Medical Conference took place at Auditorium of the Myanmar Medi- cal Association on Theinbyu Street, Yangon on 18 January with an address by Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen Thein Sein. In his address, Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace The Indian Admiral and party pay tribute to fallen heroes at Memorial to and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein Fallen Heroes on Arzani Road. — MNA spoke of the need for MMA members to do YANGON, 20 Jan — Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Oo and military officers welcomed them. The Indian research work constantly not only for improve- Committee (COSC) and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral and party paid tribute to the fallen heroes ment of health care services but also for development of medical science, and called on them Admiral Arun Prakash (PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, by laying the flower basket. to try their utmost to be able to cure different ADC) and party of Indian Navy of the Republic of On arrival at Defence Services Museum on types of diseases at reasonable cost by means of India, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel Shwedagon Pagoda road in Dagon Township, Lt- innovation of new medicines, new therapy and Jasvinder Singh Chopra and officials, offered flow- Col Zaw Win and officials of the museum conducted medical equipment. ers, lights and joss sticks to the Buddha image at the the guests round the museum. Later, the Indian guests Thanks to the 30-year national health plan prayer hall on the platform of Shwedagon Pagoda visited King Zafar Shah’s Tomb on Ziwaka Road in covering short-term projects, the nation is now this morning. The Indian Admiral signed in the visi- Dagon Township. — MNA free from smallpox, polio and leprosy, and it tors’ book and made cash donation. The Indian guests will soon be free from iodine deficiency. viewed round the religious buildings at the pagoda. Digital World Seminar held Myanmar has seen success in performing At the Memorial to Fallen Heroes on Arzani liver transplants, renal transplant, limb replant and cardiac operations, that are international Road in Bahan Township, Vice-Chairman of the level achievements of the nation. Maintenance Committee for the Memorial Lt-Col Tun In carrying out health care services of the people, health staff are required to give talks Road and bridge and take disease control measures on a exten- sive scale. In the process, they are to make field construction tasks inspected trips right down to the grassroots level in col- YANGON, 20 Jan— Director-General U Myo laboration with social organizations. Myint of Development Affairs Department under the The MMA members are to preserve codes Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National of conduct to win the respect and reliance of the people. In an effort to build a modern na- Races and Development Affairs on 17 January in- tion, intellectuals and intelligentsia are to do spected laying of gravel on District-to-District Road their bit with nationalistic fervour and patriotic (1) in Magway Division. spirit. MMA, an organization representing medi- The director-general inspected the construc- Visitors observe CCTV cameras being displayed cal scientists, has come into existence since 1949 tion site of concrete culvert in Yanpai Creek and at Digital World Seminar. — UMFCCI and has been highly regarded by the people. building of Nyaungchaung wooden bridge in Such being so, the MMA members are to Taungdwingyi Township. Next, the director-gen- YANGON, 20 Jan— Organized by Cho Cho do their utmost for perpetuation of the associa- eral inspected laying of gravel on roads of Sabayin Co Ltd and OMNI Technology Co Ltd, Digital World tion while striving for improvement of health village and Ngayantchaung village in Aunglan Seminar was held at Traders Hotel on 14 January. It care services and development of medical sci- Township. After inspecting construction of the dis- was attended by President of Union of Myanmar ence. trict-to-district road No-1, the director-general gave Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry instructions. Upon completion of the road, people U Win Myint, the Vice-Presidents, CEC members living in the region will be able to have access to and entrepreneurs. Townships in Yangon Division, Bago Division First, Managing Director U Wai Phyo of Cho (West), Magway Division and Mandalay Division Cho Co Ltd made a speech. Next, General Manger through the road with the length of 132 miles and U Wai Phyo Lin explained matters on Auto Gate six furlongs.—MNA System, Home Security System and software appli- cation system and Business Manager Mr Jeffs Vicentc Food Processing Industry of iBMS Technology Pte Ltd (Singapore) on Build- Group to be formed ing Management System.— MNA AGM & paper reading YANGON, 20 Jan— Members of Myanmar In- dustries Association held a coordination meeting to session of MES to be held establish Food Processing Industry Group at Union YANGON, 20 Jan— Annual General Meeting of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Myanmar Engineering Society will be held on 5 and Industry yesterday. It was attended by Patron of February from 8.30 am to 12 noon and paper read- MIA Dr Kyaw Htin, Chairman U Myat Thinn Aung, ing sessions on 4 February at 8.30 am to 5 pm and Vice-Chairman U Zaw Min Win. U Wai Phyo of the on 5 February at 1 pm to 5 pm at Myanmar Info- Under the aegies of parents from both sides, association explained organizational set-up of the Tech. All members are invited to attend but for the Dr Thant Zin and Dr Su Su Lin on Thamadeikhti Road,Kyaukmyaung in Tamway group. Those present took part in the discussions limitations in seating plan, those who wish to attend Township present recently K 100,000 to and decided to form the group as soon as possible. the paper reading session may register prior to the Hninzigon Home for the Aged through Treas- Altogether 50 entrepreneurs engaged in food process- sessions. For further information, dial phone number urer U Aung Than of the Home.— H ing industries attended the meeting.— H 652822.— MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 3 WTO hails Malaysia’s open trade policies, prudence GENEVA, 18 Jan— World Trade Organization (WTO) economists on Monday hailed Malaysia for its openness to trade and macroeconomic reforms they said had helped it boost national wealth and fully overcome last decade’s Asian financial crisis. Economists from the Growth in real gross developed economies. WTO Secretariat in Ge- domestic product (GDP) “To address this issue, neva studied the Asian had risen from 0.3 per cent measures have been taken nation’s trade policies in 2001 to 4.4 per cent in to develop new sources of between 2001 and 2005 2002, 5.4 per cent in 2003 growth ... in order to im- as part of a cycle of re- and 7.1 per cent in 2004, prove the economy’s com- views of all the body’s they said. Slower world petitiveness and resilience member countries. and trade growth, higher to shocks,” the report said. “Malaysia has contin- oil prices, and falling de- These include agriculture, ued to liberalize its poli- mand for semi-conductors resource-based industries, South Korean protesters shout slogans during an anti-US press conference cies on international trade and lower prices for palm high-technology manu- against the inaugural meeting of a newly established high-level security forum and foreign investment,” oil — both major exports facturing and services. between the two allies dubbed the ‘Strategic Consultation for Allied during the review period — are expected to trim MNA/Reuters Partnership.’ in Seoul, on 19 Jan, 2006. —INTERNET of the review, their report GDP growth to 5 per cent said. “As a consequence in 2005. US confirms holding eight Pakistan Cabinet of its openness to trade The WTO economists together with prudent said Malaysia’s over-reli- women prisoners in Iraq macroeconomic and ance on export-led growth, condemns US airstrike BAGHDAD, 19 Jan— US forces in Iraq said on structural reforms in key particularly in electrical ISLAMABAD, 18 Jan — The Pakistani Cabinet Wednesday they were holding eight women prison- areas, it looks as if the and electronic products, on Tuesday strongly condemned the US purported ers, after the abductors of an American journalist Malaysian economy has had contributed to the airstrike in the tribal area of Bajaur, which threatened to kill her unless the authorities freed all now fully recovered from slowdown in 2001, leav- resulted into the loss of life. Iraqi women within 72 hours. the Asian financial crises ing the country vulnerable At least 18 people in- Rashid rejected re- in 1997-98.” to the business cycle in "We have eight fe- video on Tuesday night cluding women and chil- ports appearing in the males. They are being held showing Jill Carroll, 28, dren were killed on Fri- Western media alleging for the same reasons as the a freelance journalist Mexico demands US probe day when US missiles hit that Pakistani agencies others, namely that they working for the Christian three house in the extended any support for of second migrant shooting are a threat to security," Science Monitor. Damadola Village in the the Bajaur incident. said Lieutenant Aaron It was the first glimpse MEXICO CITY, 19 Jan— Mexico demanded on Tues- Bajaur agency bordering He said that Pakistan Henninger, a spokesman of Carroll since gunmen day that Washington investigate the fatal shooting of Afghanistan. “Pakistan is had an understanding with for the US military deten- kidnapped her in a Bagh- another undocumented migrant by US security agents, committed to elimination the coalition forces on tions operation. Some dad street on 7 January adding fuel to a smouldering dispute over illegal immi- of terrorism in all its forms sharing of information but 14,000 men are held at Abu and killed her translator. gration. and manifestation but our in this incident no infor- Ghraib and other jails on The video showed Carroll Mexican Ismael Segura, 23, was fatally shot in the sovereignty should also be mation was given. suspicion of guerilla acti- speaking to the camera, chest by security agents in Texas on the weekend after respected,” Information The Cabinet also of- vity. although her voice was not he resisted arrest and tried to flee in his a car, the second Minister Sheikh Rashid fered prayers for those Arabic television sta- broadcast. killing of a Mexican migrant by US security forces in told a news conference who lost their lives in tion Al Jazeera aired a brief MNA/Reuters recent days, the Mexican Government said. after the Cabinet meeting. Bajaur.— MNA/Xinhua Segura was badly injured and died later in hospital. Mexico — also fuming at a US proposal to erect a Russian FM speaks against US soldier dies of non-combat border fence and make illegal immigration a serious crime — said its consulate in McAllen, Texas, had sanctions on Iran wounds in Baghdad asked the local security department for a full inquiry MOSCOW, 18 Jan — Sanctions are not the best BAGHDAD, 19 Jan — A US soldier died of into Segura's death. way of persuading Iran to heed international wounds sustained from non-combat actions in Bagh- "It hurts us, it angers us and we reject any measure concerns over its nuclear programme, Russia’s dad, the US military said on Wednesday. that threatens people's human rights," said Interior Foreign Minister said on Tuesday. The killed soldier, assigned to the Multi-Na- Minister Carlos Abascal. “The question of sanc- briefing in reply to a ques- tional Division in Baghdad, died on Tuesday, the Mexico was already reeling at the death of another tions against Iran puts the tion. He said years of in- military said in a brief statement. illegal migrant, 18-year-old Guillermo Martinez, who cart before the horse. ternational sanctions It said the incident is under investigation and the was shot by US border guards on New Year's Eve as he Sanctions are in no way against Iraq had failed to name of the soldier is being withheld pending snuck across the border near San Diego, prompting the best, or the only, way change the behaviour of notification of next of kin. The latest death brought President Vicente Fox to demand "total justice". to solve the problem,” ousted leader Saddam to about 2,220 the number of US military personnel MNA/Reuters Sergei Lavrov told a news Hussein. who died in Iraq since the US-led invasion in The United Nations March 2003.— MNA/Xinhua Security Council could adopt sanctions against Three wounded in two car Iran if the Islamic republic is referred to it by the bombs in Baghdad board of the International BAGHDAD, 19 Jan — Two car bombs detonated Atomic Energy Agency separately in Baghdad on Wednesday, with one of (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear them wounding three civilians, an Interior Ministry watchdog. source told Xinhua. Moscow, with a one- "A car bomb parking near the al-Hurriyah Square billion-US stake building in Baghdad's southern district of Karradah, wound- Iran’s first atomic reactor, ing three civilians," the source said according to wields the greatest poten- initial police reports. tial foreign leverage over "Another booby-trapped car detonated as it was Teheran of any other coun- parking in the al-Maghrib Street in the al- try. Russia has so far re- Aadhamiyah District in northern capital, but the sisted efforts led by the casualties were not immediately known," the source United States, Britain, said on condition of anonymity. France and Germany to The targets of the attacks were not immediately British soldiers inspect damage following a roadside bomb attack on their have Iran reported to the clear, as there were no US or Iraqi security forces near patrol, on 19 Jan, 2006, in the southern city of Basra, 550 kilometers Security Council. the explosion sites, the source said.—MNA/Xinhua (340 miles) southeast of Baghdad. —INTERNET MNA/Reuters

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Minister Manmohan Ali Asghar Soltani- intention to call for an nuclear dossier should celebrations to be held on He will be accompanied Singh. yeh, Iran’s representative emergency IAEA board of not be referred to the 26 January, said a Press by a high-level delegation. These talks are likely to the Vienna- based governors meeting on 2-3 UN Security Council,” release issued by the During the four-day to cover issues of bilateral IAEA, made the call February. Borujerdi was quoted by Ministry of External visit, India and Saudi interest as well as the during his meeting with MNA/Xinhua the semi-official Mehr regional and international IAEA chief Mohamed news agency as saying. situation. ElBaradei, the official Qantas flight makes emergency landing in Sydney Borujerdi expressed With a business dele- IRNA news agency hope that ElBaradei CANBERRA, 18 Jan— Australian Broad- one of the engines. gation expected to accom- reported. would take the continu- A Qantas flight bound for casting Corporation “It (the engine) wasn’t pany the King, he would Teheran expects the ed cooperation between Los Angeles made an reported that Flight 249 on fire, (but) there may also address a Business IAEA not to let the Iran the two sides into emergency landing soon was forced to return to the have been a brief flame,” Summit hosted by the case to be driven from consideration in his future after take-off in Sydney airport after the pilot a Qantas spokesman was apex Chambers of Indian technical domain into a pronouncements about on Tuesday due to an noticed a noise that quoted as saying. Commerce and Industry. political one, Soltaniyeh Iran and would maintain engine problem. indicated problems with MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua was quoted as saying. the IAEA’s impartiality. Meanwhile, Alaeddin The Iranian calls came Borujerdi, chairman of Two Jordanian one day after officials of Construction workers Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) the European trio of UN peacekeepers National Security and Britain, France and install rooftiles on a Foreign Policy Germany as well as the killed in Haiti Committee, also urged United States, Russia and UNITED NATIONS, 18 building as high-rise Jan— Two UN peace- Iraqi girl dies of keepers were killed and a third wounded by gunfire buildings are seen in suspected bird flu in the Haitian capital on Tuesday in the latest clash the background in BAGHDAD, 18 Jan— have sent samples to between UN troops Health officials in Amman and we will know patrolling a Port-au-Prince Jakarta, Indonesia, on northern Iraq have sent the results next week.” slum and the gangs who samples to Jordan for Raniya is close to Lake control it. 19 Jan, 2006. testing for the bird flu virus Dukan, which draws many The three peace- H5N1 after a 14-year-old migratory birds to the keepers, all Jordanian girl died in the Kurdish region and where Iraqi nationals, were manning INTERNET city of Sulaimaniya. officials had been taking a checkpoint in the Tijan Abd al-Qadir died measures to try to prevent capital’s restive Cite Soleil on arrival at the main domestic fowl from being neighbourhood when they hospital on Tuesday after infected. came under fire, UN chief British police reportedly foil plot to falling ill 15 days earlier “The rest of the family spokesman Stephane in her home town of is in good health,” Dujarric said. kidnap Blair’s son Raniya, in Kurdistan close Khashnow said. He said “One of the LONDON, 18 Jan — British police have foiled a plot to kidnap Prime Minister to the Turkish and Iranian thatthe family was not in peacekeepers was re- Tony Blair’s 5-year-old son Leo, The Sun newspaper reported in its Wednesday borders, Muhammad the poultry business. portedly killed on the spot. edition. Khashnow, the Kurdish “The doctors in The other two were taken Citing an unnamed London police spokes- are denied access to their regional health minister Sulaimaniya suspected to hospital where one of security source, the tabloid woman said: “We don’t children. has said. this might be a case... They them died of his wounds newspaper said people on comment on security Its campaigners have “The doctors in have sent samples to shortly after,” Dujarric the fringe of a group which matters.” scaled the walls of Queen Sulaimaniya suspected this Amman and we will know said. campaigns for the rights of The newspaper said Elizabeth’s London might be a case [of bird the results next week” . MNA/Reuters divorced fathers had detectives uncovered the residence and thrown flu],” he told Reuters. “They Internet planned to snatch the child plan while monitoring coloured flour at Blair and hold him for a short people on the fringe of the while he addressed period. The paper gave no Fathers 4 Justice cam- Parliament. details of how the group paign group just before The group’s founder, planned to evade the tight Christmas. The group has Matt O’Connor, 38, said security which surrounds staged a series of high- his group was not behind Blair and his family to carry profile stunts to highlight the alleged plot. out the kidnapping. the plight of fathers who MNA/Reuters Police have made no arrests and think they Seven killed, 25 wounded disrupted the supposed plot in its early stages, The in Bolivian bus fall Sun’s source said. LIMA, 18 Jan— At least seven people were killed The BBC said police and 25 injured when an intercity coach was driven sources had confirmed that off a cliff by its fatigued driver in central Bolivia, the they were aware of a ABI news agency reported on Tuesday. possible plot but were not The accident occurred in Locotal, located in the convinced those involved central region of Cochabamba. The driver appeared had the ability to carry it to be exhausted and began steering poorly, taking the out. bus over the edge of a 100-metre precipice, said the A British soldier scans the landscape through his gun sight as he secures the A spokesman for report. The bus was travelling from Cochabamba to scene of a roadside attack, on 18 Jan, 2006, outside of the southern city of Blair’s Downing Street the neighbouring eastern region of Santa Cruz, office had no comment. A Basra, Iraq.— INTERNET according to ABI .— MNA/Xinhua THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 5 Electric power sector witnesses sustained progress Increased generating of power in the time of the

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On one occa- watts of electricity. sion, Head of State Senior General Than It is estimated Shwe gave guidance that throughout the saying that in the third country, there are 268 five-year plan efforts small, medium and were to be made to large sites which have An aerial view of Ahtet Paunglaung Hydropower Project to be implemented on Paunglaung River near generate 2000 mega- a total capacity to pro- Kyitaung-Khawma Village, about 10 miles east of Pyinmana, Yamethin District, Mandalay Division. watts of electricity and duce nearly 40,000 in doing so measures megawatts of electric- Hydel power projects to be implemented were to be taken based ity. on the abundant water Measures are be- Sr Project Region Megawatt resources. ing taken to implement 1 Upper Paunglaung Pyinmana Township In accordance the remaining projects Mandalay Division 140 with the guidance of and upon completion 2 Htamanthi Homalin Township Sagaing Division 1200 the Head of State, 11 of all the projects, elec- 3 Tarhsan (Thanlwin) Taunggyi Township hydel power projects tricity needs of the Shan State 7310 which can supply country will be ful- 4 Thahtaychaung (Thade) Thandwe Township power to the national filled. Rakhine State 100 grid and other projects The table shows 5 Thaukyaykhat Toungoo Township Bago Division 140 which will benefit 42 systematic arrange- 6 Thajet Taninthayi Township regions have been im- ments being made to Tanithayi Division 20 plemented and these supply power in the 7 Dayaingchaung (Paingkyon) Hlaingbwe Township projects generate time of the Tatmadaw Kayin State 25 8 An Chaung An Township nearly 2000 mega- government. Rakhine State 15

China, Nigeria vow to boost relations Villagers try to catch a ABUJA, 18 Jan— China will make concerted efforts with Nigeria to enhance bull during a bull- relations between the two countries, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Li taming festival on the Zhaoxing said on Monday. outskirts of Madurai town, about 450 km When meeting his The Nigerian Govern- of agriculture, energy, elec- (280 miles) from the Nigerian counterpart, ment will firmly adhere to tric power, infrastructures, southern Indian city of Oluyemi Adeniji, Li said the one-China policy and communication and satel- Sino-Nigerian ties have promote common deve- lite research; Chennai on 16 Jan, been in a smooth develop- lopment of the two coun- — Promoting exchanges 2006. The annual bull- ment since the two countries, he added. and cooperation in the taming festival is tries established diplomatic To continuously boost fields of culture and edu- celebrated as part of relations 35 years ago. Sino-Nigerian strategic cation; China will con- the south Indian He said during a visit to partnership, the two sides tinue to provide scholar- harvest festival of China last year, Nigerian have reached agreement on ship for Nigerian students, Pongal. Participants President Olusegun Oba- four aspects: while Nigeria hopes that have to catch a bull sanjo and Chinese Presi- — Enhancing political the Chinese teaching could and run with it for dent Hu Jintao reached exchanges and making be strengthened in the about 50 metres. consensus on establishing good use of mechanisms country; and INTERNET a strategic partnership of such as consultation be- — Strengthening con- political mutual-trust, eco- tween their foreign minis- sultation and coordination nomic mutual-benefit, and tries; in international affairs, in- mutual assistance on inter- — Deepening and cluding human rights, Ten clipper yachts arrive in Singapore national affairs, thus bring- broadening trade and eco- peacekeeping missions, SINGAPORE, 18 Jan — With the arrival of the remaining four yachts in Singa- ing bilateral ties to a new nomic cooperation to re- development aid and pre- pore’s Keppel Bay later Tuesday, all the ten yachts in the Clipper Round the World high. alize trade balance; vention of HIV/AIDS, Yacht Race are now in the city state for a 10-day stopover, marking the end of the Adeniji, for his part, said As an important trade through the United Nations fifth race from Fremantle, western Australia to Singapore. his country is willing to partner and investment and other multilate-ral or- Singaporeans, headed by Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang, gave the maintain the present mo- destination in Africa, Ni- ganizations to safeguard crews of the yachts a warm welcome by beating drums and putting garlands around mentum in the deve- geria welcomes more Chi- the rights and inte-rests of the crews’ necks. The main highlight of the Clipper Singapore stopover is the three- lopment of its relations nese enterprises to invest developing countries. day Singapore Festival Village to be held at Sentosa Cove, and this event is open with China. in the country in the fields MNA/Xinhua to the public. —MNA/Xinhua 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 All national races are to guard the Union against dangers of destructive elements People in Mon State support National Convention

YANGON, 20 Jan — all walks of life are par- democratic nation in ac- A mass meeting in sup- ticipating in the conven- cordance with the Seven- port of the National Con- tion in an effort to shape Point Road Map. Delegates vention organized by Mon the future nation. representing all national State Union Solidarity and He quoted a pas- races are participating in Development Association sage from the speech of the National Convention. was held on 18 January at Patron of USDA Head of Now, the convention is up Yamanya Sports Ground State Senior General Than to a certain point. All na- in Mawlamyine, Mon Shwe made at the annual tional races are to make a State. general meeting of USDA contribution to the success It was attended by on 15 September, 1996, of the National Conven- the secretary, executives saying that a new endur- tion which is a national and members of Mon State ing State Constitution is duty of the people.All na- USDA, members of town- necessary for the preva- tional races are committed ship USDA in Mon State, lence of peace and tran- to shaping the future demo- Women’s Affairs Organi- quillity and development cratic nation joining hands zation, Maternal and Child of the State and the Na- with one another. Hence, Panel of chairmen at the mass meeting in Mon State to support the National Welfare Association, War tional Convention plays a the entire mass of national Convention. — MNA Veterans Organization, critical role in formulat- people are to support the successful convening of the motion in support of Red Cross Society, Aux- ing the Sate Constitution. National Convention for only. All the national breth- the National Convention the National Convention. iliary Fire Brigade, If there are hindrances to the emergence of a peace- ren want to enjoy fruitful with Union Spirit. In her speech, she said Myanmar Music Asiayon, the National Convention, ful, modern and developed results of peace and devel- Mon State WAO that thanks to nation- Myanmar Thabin the constitution will not nation. opment. member Daw Tin Tin building endeavours of Asiayon, faculty members emerge, the meeting chair- Townselder U Upholding Our Kyaw also seconded the the Tatmadaw Govern- and students of man said. Kyaw Shein of Three Main National motion in support of the Mawlamyine University He continued to say Shwemyaing Thiri Ward Causes and 12 objectives, National Convention. She and Mawlamyine Educa- that therefore, the Seven- of Mawlamyine seconded the Tatmadaw Govern- said that today, all national tion College, nurses and Point Road Map was laid the motion in support of ment is building infrastruc- races of the Union of local people totalling over down in an attempt to build the National Convention. tures in all aspects for the Myanmar need a State 25,000. the peaceful, modern and He said no one can deny emergence of a peaceful, Judge U Nyunt Tin developed nation. Some that unprecedented devel- modern, developed and (Retd) presided over the delegates to the National opment can be witnessed discipline-flourishing meeting together with Convention have experi- in the country. In the past, democratic nation. There- Chairman of Pa-O Litera- ence in dealing with ex- local people in Mon State fore, the entire people ture and Culture Commit- ecutive, legislation, judi- were in trouble due to the tee U Kun Aung Nyein, ciary and political affairs danger of insurgency. At Industrialist U Nyunt Wai, and some are graduates present, national race Mon State WVO Maj Tun Head of Mon State Edu- and doctorate degree hold- armed groups had returned Tun Aung (Retd). — MNA cation Department U Aye ers. Delegates represent- ment, progress has been Shein (Retd), Dr Saw Wa ing the people of Mon made in all regions of the Htoo, Businessman U Tin State are also participat- Paung Township USDA nation including border Maw and Head of Mon ing in it. The success of Executive Dr Win Kyaw areas. The people can en- State Education Depart- Thu. — MNA joy transport facilities ment U Than Myint Constitution. Now, the throughout the nation. (Retd). Higher education is U Kyaw Shein of Shwe National Convention has within the reach of youth Myaing Thiri Ward.— MNA achieved success to a certain extent for laying down for enhancing human re- unanimously supported detailed basic principles to sources. These infrastruc- successful holding of the Mon State WAO member National Convention, Daw Tin Tin Kyaw — MNA which is the first phase of the seven-point Road Map. to the legal fold and are The National Con- Mawlamyine Tonwship participating in the Na- vention is the most impor- MCWA Executive Daw tional Convention. Local tant for the future nation. people desire peace and Khine Khine Maw — MNA In conclusion, the entire Meeting Chairman the National Convention stability and development people heartily support the Judge U Nyunt Tin is of paramount impor- (Retd) — MNA tance. All national races Farmer U Kyaw Nyunt Executive of are to guard the Union Worker U Myint Zaw of Min Village in Mawlamyine Township against the dangers of the Win of Mawlamyine Mawlamyine. — MNA USDA Daw San San Win destructive elements Industrial Zone — MNA and Executive of within and without and to draft the constitution. tures are the foundations Mawlamyine Township support the National Con- In conclusion, she to build a discipline-flour- USDA Daw Nay Chi Oo vention with Union Spirit supported the functions of ishing democratic nation. acted as MCs. and Patriotic Spirit, he con- successful holding the Na- Parents focus on Speaking on the cluded. tional Convention for the improvement of their occasion, Meeting Chair- Afterwards, Execu- emergence of a discipline- offspring. Likewise, the man U Nyunt Tin said 104 tive of Paung Township flourishing democratic na- Government is undertak- basic principles and de- USDA Dr Win Kyaw Thu tion in line with the seven- ing improvement of liv- tailed basic principles tabled a motion to support point Road Map. ing standard of all na- were laid down at the Na- the National Convention Executive of tional races and emer- tional Convention in ac- saying that the Govern- Mawlamyine Township gence of a modern nation cord with the wishes of ment is striving to build a Mawlamyine Township USDA executives Daw San MCWA Daw Khaing with genuine goodwill. the people. Delegates from discipline flourishing San Win and Daw Nay Chi Oo. — MNA Khaing Maw seconded (See page 7) THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 7 Diplomats tours Shan State Cash and kind donated to MWAF

(North), Mandalay Division YANGON, 20 Jan — Daw Khin Lay Myint YANGON, 20 Jan — Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Wellwishers donated and heads of department Philippine Ambassador Mme Phoebe A Gomez and cash and kind to accepted K 16.9 million ambassadors, charges d’affaires and resident repre- Myanmar Women’s Af- and gifts worth K sentatives of UN agencies and their wives led by fairs Federation at the 2,325,000 donated by 43 Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu and hall of the federation in wellwishers. wife left here by air on 16 January and arrived at Bahan Township this af- Later, President Lashio Airport. ternoon. Daw Than Than Nwe They were welcomed by Chairman of Shan State President of the fed- thanked the wellwishers (North) Peace and Development Council Commander eration Daw Than Than for their donations. of North-East Command Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing and Nwe, Vice-President MNA wife Daw Khin Thant Zin and local people. They visited the 4,400-acre summer paddy trans- planting ceremony in Myoma field in Hsenwi Town- ship. In Muse, officials explained development of Muse and border trade between Myanmar and China. Next, the guests visited Myanmar-China border area. On 17 January, the diplomats attended the press conference of Information Committee of the State MWAF President Daw Than Than Nwe accepts Peace and Development Council in Lashio. In the cash from a wellwisher.— MNA evening, the commander and wife hosted a dinner to them. On 18 January, they visited Lashio and Meeting of MWAF PyinOoLwin. At National Kandawgyi Gardens, Rec- tor Brig-Gen Nyi Tun of DSA hosted a lunch to them. Work Committee held Next, they visited to Maha Muni Buddha Image in YANGON, 20 Jan — The Annual General Meet- Mandalay. In the evening, the commander hosted a ing Organizing Work Committee of Myanmar Wom- dinner to them. en’s Affairs Federation held a meeting at the federation The diplomats visited Ayeyawady Bridge on Thanlwin Road in Bahan Township this morning, (Yadanabon) and U Pein Bridge in Mandalay MWAF Vice-President Daw Khin Lay Myint attended by Chairperson of the work committee Daw yesterday and arrived back here by air.— MNA accepts cash from a wellwisher.—˚MNA Khin Lay Myint and members and Yangon Division Women’s Affairs Organization Patron Daw Khin Thet Htay. All national races are to guard … First, Chairperson of the work committee Daw (from page 6) ing address, saying that was born of the na- has realized all round Khin Lay Myint made a speech and subcommittee In conclusion, she the Tatmadaw, tional people due to the developments such as members and secretaries discussed the completion of urged all the partici- throughout the course need for Independence health, education and the tasks. pants to take part in the of history, has never of the nation. At a time economic sectors and Afterwards, those present reported on the future respective sectors for lost sight of the inter- when priority is being established 18 indus- plan and the chairman of work committee gave neces- successful realization of ests of the national given to security in the trial zones for national sary instructions. Next, the meeting ended with the the National Conven- people. Moreover, it world, participation of entrepreneurs. We have concluding remarks by the chairman of work tion for the emergence has pledged to go on the Tatmadaw in committee. — MNA of the constitution that making concerted ef- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is is lifeblood of the peo- forts to turn into real- most appropriate. ple. ity the ambitions, In conclusion, he Mon State WVO hopes, and wishes of urged the entire people member Major Tun the entire people. The to support successful Tun Aung (Retd) sec- Tatmadaw will also co- realization of the Na- onded the motion in operate with the simple tional Convention, the support of the National national people who first phase of the Convention. He said entertain patriotism seven-point Road Map, that nowadays, del- and Union Spirit until upholding Our Three egates from States and the seven-point Road Main National Causes. Divisions are partici- Map has been success- Industrialist U pating in the discus- fully implemented. Myint Zaw Win said sions at the National Only Tatmadaw that the inborn duty, Convention unitedly. can shape the future which all national races On 17 February, nation. History of the will discharge unitedly NCCC Chairman Sec- Tatmadaw and that of is the emergence of the retary-1 Lt-Gen Thein the country are inter- State constitution. The coordination meeting of MWAF Annual General Meeting Organizing Sein delivered an open- related. The Tatmadaw The government Committee in progress. —˚MWAF

to overcome various tors. community peace and kinds of hardships for In addition, four tranquillity and preva- successful completion economic objectives are lence of law and order, of the National Con- being implemented. and unity. vention. He whole- The farmers have en- We must overcome heartedly endorsed the joyed the fruits of de- the difficulties through NC. velopments thanks to those strengths. Holding Peasant U Kyaw the five rural develop- the true patriotism, they Nyunt of Minywa village ment tasks. Thanlwin absolutely supported the in Mawlamyine Town- bridge (Mawlamyine) NC. ship discussed that our was opened on 5 Feb- Next, the chairman country is based on ag- ruary 2005. sought approval of those riculture. Seventy per Head of State Senior present at the mass meet- cent of nation’s popula- General Than Shwe at- ing. All participants tion are earning their liv- tended it and gave guid- unanimously supported ing through some of ag- ance saying that it was the National Convention Those present at the mass meeting in Mawlamyine chanting slogans. riculture, livestock important for the nation to and the mass meeting ˚MNA breeding and forest sec- have the strengths — ended.—MNA 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 (from page 1) The University for Development of National Races was previously the Academy for Development of National Groups that produced primary assistant teachers. Now, it has been upgraded to a university with the aim of providing higher education for youths of national races to become graduates. With different forms of objectives, the University for Development of Na- tional Races is different from other universities and colleges in nature. So, you trainees have to be equipped with the concepts and convictions that are in conformity with the salient points of the university. In the past, far-flung areas had just a few relations with the interior regions of the nation. As a result, the majority of the youths in border areas were far from access to the op- Senior General Than Shwe cordially greets trainees of No 37 Course (BEd) of UDNR. — MNA portunity of pursuing edu- All the national brethren have lived harmoniously in each and every region of the nation since yore

have to make efforts what- yore. Therefore, the na- Union of Myanmar exist tion of the border areas and Excerpts from ever role you are in. tional races in nature live perpetually. national races development I would like to exhort together with amity with- Union Spirit is not the project, the 24-special de- Senior General’s guidance you, in accordance with the out enmity. spirit based on an organi- velopment regions project, objectives of the university, So, you will have to zation, a race and an ideol- and the rural development * ˚In the past, far -flung areas had to cultivate a spirit of good- enhance Union Spirit already ogy, but the nationalistic project. will in nurturing and teach- inculcated into the youths. spirit that concerns the en- Apart from original just a few relations with the inte- ing local youths to become Only when the people are tire national people. Indeed, duties, you will also have rior regions of the nation. educated persons and hu- fully equipped with Union Our Three Main National to practically contribute * ˚In the drive for narrowing the de- man resources in the re- Spirit, will the territory of the Causes — non-disintegra- towards regional develop- gions where you will be as- velopment gap between one region signed duties. Union Spirit is not the spirit based on an or- Moreover, you will and another and ensuring equita- ganization, a race and an ideology, but the nation- ble development of all parts of the also have to inculcate youths of national races alistic spirit that concerns the entire national peo- nation, the government has been with the sprit of cherishing opening educational institutions to the Union in the spheres of ple. Indeed, Our Three Main National Causes — ideas and moral conduct. raise the education standard of National races do not non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegra- local people and establishing spe- live in the nation separately tion of national solidarity, and perpetuation of sov- race-wise or region-wise. cial training schools in far-flung But all the national breth- ereignty — is the national duty that concerns all areas. ren have lived harmoni- the national races of the Union and that all the * ˚In a bid to r educe the develop- ously in each and every region of the nation since citizens have to carry out conscientiously. ment gap as far as it can and to ensure equitable development of tion of the Union, non-dis- ment projects being imple- integration of national soli- mented in the regions you the Union, you trainees will have darity, and perpetuation of will be posted. to make efforts whatever role you sovereignty — is the na- The production of human resources plays an are in. tional duty that concerns all the national races of the important role in the build- Union and that all the citi- ing of the nation. With this cation. raise the education stand- zens have to carry out con- context, the government That is why the gov- ard of local people and scientiously. has taken measures for the ernment today is taking establishing special training I would like to urge youths in the special devel- measures for nurturing the schools in far-flung areas. you to cultivate Union opment regions to have youths in border areas to In this regard, you trainees Spirit among the people, access to higher education. become educated ones, and will have to effectively nur- while teaching and nurtur- In the past, medical human resources, and for ture local youths for the de- ing local youths wherever science, engineering, and creating a situation in velopment of human re- regions you are assigned architecture were avail- which the people in the sources in accordance with duties. able only in Yangon. interior regions and the the objective of the univer- The drive for flourish- Now, the opportunity people in border areas can sity. ing of Union Spirit will not to pursue higher education enjoy equal opportunity. Only then, will it be work if it is implemented has thoroughly covered In the drive for narrow- possible to ensure simulta- through conception and each and every region in ing the development gap neous development of hu- conviction alone. It must be the nation. As a result, in- between one region and man resources across the put into motion not only frastructures necessary another and ensuring equi- nation. In a bid to reduce theoretically but also prac- for development are be- table development of all the development gap as far tically. So, the government ing constructed region- parts of the nation, the gov- as it can and to ensure eq- Po Kayin national Nan May Lwin Aung spokes is putting efforts into the wise with the strength of ernment has been opening uitable development of the words of thanks. — MNA harmonious implementa- (See page 9) educational institutions to Union, you trainees will THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 9 With the development of human resources, all the regions of the Union will see equitable development (from page 8) in our nation the eruption persons through democratic regional development as modern developed nation. the government is taking the intellectuals and intel- of anarchy resulting from means only if they have we are about to complete All sectors of the country measures to reform the ligentsia respective regions mob rule. In this regard, the higher level and wider our training at the univer- have met significant education system to meet have produced. The gov- task of building of demo- scope of knowledge. sity. We have pledged to progress as the State is international standard and ernment is taking steps cratic State should go And that is why we serve the country dutifully undertaking border region to enable the country to with the aim of ensuring alongside the enforcement are endeavouring for all the by keeping the goodwill of development tasks as well become a constant learning development of human re- of law and discipline to people living in all four the State in the fore. as 24 special region devel- society. In doing so, it has sources in every region, clearly separate democracy corners of the Union to The border regions opment project to ensure established e-development and enabling the human from mobocracy and anar- choose the right persons had poor transport and the equitable development centres for communication resources to take part in the chism. with correct knowledge and faced various kinds of of all the regions in and technology, electronic tasks for regional and na- For the nation to vision. hardships in the past due to Myanmar. There has been networks and e-libraries at tional development. develop firmly with peace All in all, the gov- lack of peace and stability. progress in socioeconomic the schools and universities With the development and stability in the future, ernment has been in the As there was inadequate life of the people and they and opened postgraduate of human resources, all the we will have to draw the process of ensuring a number of teaching staff to have realized the goodwill and doctorate courses for regions of the Union will line between democracy strong economy, food suf- educate the students, the of the State. These fruitful creating more learning see equitable development. and mobocracy and anar- ficiency, community peace government arranged to results have emerged due opportunities. Hence, You will have to chism, and with this task and the rule of law for the nurture our brothers and to strenuous efforts of the human resources that can play a part in developing in mind, we are building a people to vote without any sisters to become not only people under the correct defence the nation well human resources to be fit modern and developed dis- prejudices in the corrup- teachers but also junior leadership of the govern- have emerged. At our and healthy and valuable cipline-flourishing nation. tion-free election for the leaders to participate in ment. We, all national university also, teachership enough to discharge the What’s more, stability of future nation. regional development brethren have made a vow diploma courses, bridge assigned duties well. The the State, community peace As you are educa- work. The State has also to continue our efforts for courses and four-year government on its part has and tranquillity, prevalence tion staff produced by the placed emphasis on the emergence of a mod- bachelor’s courses are been making arrangements of law and order are the UDNR, I wish you all to improvement of education ern, developed discipline- being conducted and those for development of eco- foremost requirements to nurture national races in border regions. So, a flourishing democratic qualified will have a nomic infrastructures in all reach this end. Without youths of the remote areas total of 1,034 basic nation with the sense of chance to attend the M Ed regions. The number of having those requirements, to have better education, education schools have Union Spirit. We shall also courses next year. As we dams, highways and major the people will not be in a wider knowledge and been opened and 170,000 participate in the national know the importance of bridges the government has position to rightly elect stronger Union Spirit, local youths are able to development tasks for the our job ahead, now we are built for economic develop- good persons with peace of while playing your own pursue their education well. improvement of socio- trying to become qualified economy of the people. We teachers and to produce The drive for flourishing of Union Spirit will not work if it is imple- will train our pupils to educated youths on whom cultivate themselves the State can rely. mented through conception and conviction alone. It must be put into correct thoughts and good The Union of motion not only theoretically but also practically. So, the government is attitude so as to flourish Myanmar is home to Union Spirit. diverse national races. Our putting efforts into the harmonious implementation of the border areas Since the assump- ancestors, while seeking tion of State duties, the greener pasture across the and national races development project, the 24-special development re- government has spared no nation, had lived together gions project, and the rural development project. efforts to build political in unity and amity keeping and economic foundations eggs and nest intact. With ment almost meets the na- mind in an election free part in laying basic foun- Besides, more universities to shape a new modern and the conviction that unity is tional requirements. from all kinds of frauds. dations for emergence of a and colleges have been developed nation. the strength of the nation, The government’s With the conviction peaceful, modern and de- opened in respective However, those who are they established Myanmar. aims is to develop industries that stability of the State, veloped discipline-flourish- regions for higher educa- jealous of the progress of We have learned in history and fulfil other national re- community peace and tran- ing nation. tion. Educated local youths the State are attempting to that they guarded against quirements together with quillity, prevalence of law On behalf of the are now able to actively tarnish the image of the any dangers in times of the human resources devel- and order are the most ba- trainees of BEd course No participate in regional State by resorting various emergency at risk of their opment, the nation is sic requirements in build- 37 of UDNR, Kayan na- development tasks. ways. But we are confident lives wherever they lived in achieving thanks to sound ing a democratic state, you tional Maung Mya Than Education is fundamental that we will be able to the country. They protected education, health and trans- will have to cooperate with spoke words of thanks. He to develop the State and the guard against their acts the motherland with port infrastructures. And officials concerned to help said under the arrangement people. While the State is with the might of the patriotic spirit for perpetu- with this aim in mind the fulfil the requirement. of the government, we got taking systematic measures people. I would like to ity of the Union. We have government has launched The second require- opportunities to attend the to enhance national educa- conclude that we will our bounden duty to the national development ment is the firm national University for Develop- tion, we, on our part, shall strive for the successful safeguard our nation. So drive with high acceleration. economic development. ment of National Races try our best to be educated realization of the work we will try to inculcate You should take part People will be able to ob- that was established for the so as to serve the country programmes laid down by Union Spirit into our pupils in the drive as a grain of serve morals only if their development of national realizing the goodwill of the State enlisting the na- and local people. The sand and a lump of brick social needs are ensured. In races and the Union. We the State. Now is the time tional people. nation has developed with the conviction that the this regard, the government will have to perform our when the government is Next, on behalf of significantly in a short Union will perpetuate as has been striving in all sec- duties soon in the drive for building a peaceful and the trainees of BED course period owing to long as the results of the tors for economic progress No 37 of UDNR, Po Kayin harmonious efforts of the sound infrastructure devel- of the entire nation. But it national Nan May Lwin government and the opment and the flourishing is facing difficulties in its Aung spoke words of people with correct State Union Spirit can be inte- economic development thanks. She said our alma policies and objectives. grated well. drive because of the sanc- mater has trained us during While keeping the devel- Our country is a tions and disturbances of a period of four years to opment momentum, we Union made up of over 100 the foreign masters and cultivate correct thoughts national people are re- national races. Hence we their lackeys — the inter- and Unin Spirit so as to quired to take part in will have to build a demo- nal traitors. The people are efficiently carry out the respective roles for the cratic state in accord with also suffering from those tasks for development of success of State work the essence of the nature of disturbances and sanctions. education, health, programmes in the Union, that is a com- What you should economic and social sec- cooperation with the gov- munal home of various na- know clearly is that we are tors. Besides, we have ernment. We are determined tional races. But what is im- going to build a peaceful, been trained to realize the to serve our duties portant is to build a disci- modern and developed dis- objectives of the State. As consciously as good service pline-flourishing state. cipline-flourishing demo- we have completed our personnel by upholding Our However, so thin is the layer cratic nation in earnest. learning at the university, Three Main National parting democracy, moboc- The government has we will have to carry out Causes. racy and anarchism that been developing the human duties assigned by the Later, the ceremony without the control of law resources and public State in the near future. We came to a close at 10 am. and discipline, democracy knowledge which is the are committed to serve the Senior General Than Shwe can become mobocracy and third requirement for emer- interest of the State and and party then cordially also anarchism. gence of a true democratic the people. greeted the trainees and We have witnessed state. People will be able Kayan national Maung Mya Than spokes words By implementing supervisor teachers. in other countries as well as to correctly choose good of thanks.— MNA long-term education plans, MNA 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 NCC Management Committee Lt-Gen Tin Aye views sales of gems and jade lots holds coord meeting YANGON, 20 Jan — The National Convention Con- vening Management Committee held the coordination meeting at the hall of the committee in Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, this morning. Present on the occasion were Chairman of NCC Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung, Vice-Chairmen Maj-Gen Than Htay of the Ministry of Defence and Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, members of the Manage- ment Committee, chairmen and secretaries of sub- committees, and departmental officials. Secretary of the Management Committee Lt-Col Than Htay acted as MC. Chairman of NCC Manage- ment Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung who presided over the meeting delivered an opening address. Next, chairmen and secretaries of sub-committees Lt-Gen Tin Aye of Ministry of Defence views UMEHL’s Gems and Jade Sales. and departmental officials submitted reports on their MNA respective sectors and progress of tasks. Afterwards, officials of the NCC Management Committee Office YANGON, 20 Jan — attended the 20th Gems here. Gems Mart. took part in the discussions. Member of the State and Jade Sales 2006 of BOD Members of Next, he viewed sales The general round discussion of the NCC Manage- Peace and Development Union of Myanmar Eco- UMEHL, members of of gems and jade lots ment Committee members and officials of the sub- Council Lt-Gen Tin Aye nomic Holdings Ltd at Sales Committee and of- through tender and auc- committees followed. of the Ministry of De- Myanma Gems Mart on ficials welcomed Lt-Gen tion system, and left Maj-Gen Lun Maung attended to the needs, and the fence yesterday afternoon Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Tin Aye at the Myanma there.— MNA meeting ended with his concluding remarks.— MNA Dr U Thein Oo Po Saw speaks at meeting of Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia.— MNA

NCC Management Committee Chairman Aduitor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung speaking at the NCCMC meeting.— MNA of ceremonies announced cial Region-2 and Dr the validity of the meeting Manan Tuja of Kachin Delegate Groups hold meetings as 51 delegates out of 56 State Special Region-2. attended the meeting ac- Deputy Director U Aung YANGON, 20 Jan— meeting at the Pyidaungsu the validity of the meet- and Duties of Citizens and counting for 91.07 per Kyi and Assistant Direc- Delegate Groups of the Hall this morning. U ing as 626 delegates out the Role of the Tatmadaw cent. First, meeting chair- tor U Win Myint of Work National Convention — Maung Hla (a) U Hla of 644 attended the meet- to be included in drafting man Dr U Thein Oo Po Group-10 of the National the Delegate Group of Myint of Taninthayi Divi- ing accounting for 92.30 the State Constitution. Saw delivered a speech. Convention Convening National Races, Delegate sion presided over the per cent. First, meeting After seeking the ap- Next, Musician Work Committee acted as Group of Intellectuals and meeting together with chairman U Maung Hla proval of the proposals, Hinthada U Myint Ngwe MCs. The master of cer- Intelligentsia and Del- members of the panel of (a) U Hla Myint deliv- the meeting chairman ap- and Rector U San Tint of emonies announced the egate Group of Other In- chairmen U Kyaw Din (a) ered a speech. proved it and the meeting Mawlamyine University validity of the meeting as vited Persons— held their U Htay Rae and Duwa Next, U Tun Thwe of ended with concluding re- presented proposals on 88 delegates out of 89 at- group meetings at desig- Zoat Doung of Shan State Rakhine State, Daw Khin marks by the meeting detailed basic principles tended the meeting ac- nated halls of (North). Deputy Director Aye Maw of Yangon Di- chairman. concerning the Funda- counting for 98.88 per Nyaunghnapin Camp in U Than Tun and Assistant vision, Daw Tin Tin Ohn Delegate Group of mental Rights and Duties cent. First, meeting chair- Hmawby Township to- Director U Tin Maung Oo of Shan State (North) and Intellectuals and of Citizens and the Role man U Tun Aung Chein day. of Work Group-5 of the U Thein Tun of Manda- Intelligentsia of the Tatmadaw to be in- delivered a speech. Delegate Group National Convention Con- lay Division presented The Delegate Group cluded in drafting the State Next, U Sao Kai Hpa of National Races vening Work Committee proposals on detailed ba- of Intellectuals and Intel- Constitution. After seek- of Shan State (North) Spe- The Delegate Group acted as MCs. The master sic principles concerning ligentsia held its meeting ing the approval of the cial Region-3 and U Mann of National Races held its of ceremonies announced the Fundamental Rights at the Hall-6. The meeting proposals, the meeting Tin Aung Myint of was presided over by chairman approved it and Haungthayaw Special President Dr U Thein Oo the meeting ended with Region Group presented Po Saw of Myanmar concluding remarks by the proposals on detailed ba- Technicians Association meeting chairman. sic principles concerning together with members of Delegate Group of the Fundamental Rights the panel of chairmen Sur- Other Invited Persons and Duties of Citizens and geon Dr Thein Nyunt The Delegate Group the Role of the Tatmadaw {Nyunt Wai (Katha)} and of Other Invited Persons to be included in drafting U Hla Myint of the Minis- held its meeting at the the State Constitution. try of Rail Transportation. Hall-8. The meeting was After seeking the ap- Deputy Director U Than presided over by Secre- proval of the proposals, Win and Assistant Direc- tary of Myanmar History the meeting chairman ap- tor U Nyein Myint of Commission U Tun Aung proved it and the meeting Work Group-8 of the Na- Chein together with mem- ended with concluding tional Convention Con- bers of the panel of chair- remarks by the meeting Myanmar History Commission Secretary U Tun Aung Chein makes a speech at vening Work Committee men U Paw Laik Kham of chairman. the meeting of Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons.˚—˚MNA acted as MCs. The master Shan State (North) Spe- MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 11 UDNR trainees visit Pyithu Wife of Indian Admiral visits MMCWA building, Hluttaw, Zoo (Yangon), Myanma Gems Mart Aquarium YANGON, 20 Jan — Next, they pro- Accompanied by Direc- ceeded to Zoo (Yangon) tor-General of Civil Serv- where Director U Myint ice Selection and Train- Swe of Forest Department ing Department U Hla Kyi explained facts about the who is the secretary of zoo. management committee After exchanging for excursion, Rector of commemorative pen- University for Develop- nants, a trainee spoke ment of National Races U words of thanks. Zaw Min Thein, leader of At Aquarium of the excursion group Pro- Kandawgyi Natural Gar- fessor Daw Aye Aye dens, an official of Fish- Kyaing and officials, eries Department ex- trainees of the No 37 tended greetings to them Course (BEd) of UDNR and gave a briefing on Mrs Kumkum Prakash, wife of the Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COCS) and Chief of Naval visited Pyithu Hluttaw on the aquarium. Next, the Staff of Indian Navy of the Repubic of India, at the Early-Childhood Development Centre of the Pyay Road, here, this trainees viewed round Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association. — MNA morning. the gardens. — MNA YANGON, 20 Jan — Road and Parami Road The wife of the The visiting Indian guests yesterday morning. They Admiral of Indian Navy led by Mrs Kumkum were welcomed by Daw signed the visitors’ book Prakash, wife of the Chair- Khin Khin Win, President and posed for a documen- man of Chiefs of Staff of MMCWA. tary photo. Committee (COCS) and President Daw The Indian guests Chief of Naval Staff of Khin Khin Win and Sec- observed photos and docu- Indian Navy of the retary Dr Daw Wai Wai ments of activities of Repubic of India, accom- Tha explained the func- MMCWA and Early panied by Daw Su Nyunt tions and aims of the asso- Childhood Development Oo, wife of Commander ciation. Centre. They also visited of Taninthayi Naval Re- Daw Khin Khin Myanma Gems Mart gion Command Commo- Win presented gifts to the on Kaba Aye Pagoda dore Win Shein and offi- Indian guest. Road.—MNA cials, visited Myanmar Maternal and Child Wel- fare Association in the corner of Thanthuma The trainees of No 37 Course (BEd) of the University for Development of National Races visit the Zoological Garden (Yangon). — MNA

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Ministry’s efforts have so claimed responsibility for No claims against this vessel will be admitted after efforts. It is a wrong for Mottaki urged the EU far failed to bring any news the ambush. the Claims Day. some to believe that world not to seek the referral, on whether the man is The abduction hit a SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT nerve in Brazil, where organizations are their own terming it as a hasty decision alive. “The groups there MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY most people were critical tools and they can exert which would complicate want certain recognition AGENT FOR: M/S INTERASIA LINES of the US-led invasion of pressure on others by the situation. and there is no greater Phone No: 256908/378316/376797 Iraq and largely unaware making use of such tools,” Meanwhile, Mottaki’s recognition than from the any Brazilians were in the Ahmadinejad was quoted deputy Mehdi Mostafavi, CLAIMS DAY NOTICE kidnapped person’s country. Vasconcellos as saying by the official who is on an official visit to MV GATI SUVIDHA VOY NO (72606) president. If he asked to was working for a IRNA news agency. South Africa to seek support talk, to make contact, that Consignees of cargo carried on MV GATI company hired to repair a He asserted that the EU over the nuclear dispute, would give more power plant near Beiji. SUVIDHA VOY NO (72606) are hereby notified that and the US would fail if called on the EU to continue importance to negotia- Rodrigo Vascon- the vessel will be arriving on 21.1.2006 and cargo will they continued to use and accelerate negotiations tions,” he told Reuters. cellos said the family still “language of force”. in order to reach a be discharged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie nurtured hopes to see Joao Brazil’s Foreign “The Europeans and compromise and remove at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the Jose alive but acknow- Ministry said on Tuesday the Americans should misunderstandings. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. it was continuing efforts ledged they were ready for Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am the worst. discard their arrogant “Iran will continue its to resolve the case. Brazil position and instead adopt close cooperation with the to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day now has no embassy in Iraq. “It would bring me declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo comfort if they said that a rational stance on International Atomic Joao Jose Vascon- global developments... Energy Agency (IAEA) from the vessel. cellos, 50 and a married he died, that they have proof, that he died so and they should offer reasons and the European states,” No claims against this vessel will be admitted after father of three, was so. And we’ll definitely for their actions,” Mostafavi told IRNA in the Claims Day. kidnapped on 19 January, SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT want to see the remains... Ahmadinejad said. Johannesburg, adding “no 2005 on the way to the But we will go to the end, Earlier in the day, change has been made in MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY airport to fly back to we won’t accept him being Iranian Foreign Minister Iran’s stance on its nuclear AGENT FOR: M/S GATI COAST TO COAST Brazil, after his convoy written down as missing, Manouchehr Mottaki told programme which is for Phone No: 256908/378316/376797 was attacked near the this is out of the question,” IRNA that “taking into peaceful purposes”. Philippine Govt calls for cool head he said. — MNA/Reuters account the current MNA/Xinhua following US refusal Oil prices jump above 66 dollars NEW YORK, 19 Jan— Oil prices closed to a three-month high of 66.31 MANILA, 19 Jan— The Philippine Government Wednesday called on the dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday on concerns public to keep cool head after the United States refused to hand over the custody about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reduced Nigerian production. of the four US Marines accused of raping a Filipino woman on 1 November. New York’s main oil Mexico has slowly the fray with Iran, which Philippine Spokesman during legal proceedings. assistance to make the contract, light sweet crude recovered after hurricanes announced last week that it Ignacio Bunye said that “We assure every interested suspects appear before court for delivery in February Rita and Katrina. is restarting a nuclear Filipinos should not turn the party of a speedy and fair trial. surged 2.39 dollars to close Geopolitical concerns and research programme after US refusal into an emotional trial of the case, even as we A ranking Foreign at 66.31 dollars, the highest an inflow of money have a two-year suspension. issue against “an old-time continuously bank on the Affairs official, who spoke finish since 29 September. boosted oil prices nearly 7 Iran, the second-biggest friend and ally”. assurance made by US on condition of anonymity, In London, the price of per cent since the start of oil producer in the The United States has Government of its full told Xinhua Wednesday that Brent North Sea crude for the year. Organization of Petroleum- formally rejected a cooperation in accordance the Subic Bay authorities March delivery soared 1.72 Russia and China Exporting Countries, Philippine Government with law,” Bunye said. The should be blamed for the dollars to close at 64.90 joined the US and Europe exports some 4.2 million request to hand over the four Department of Justice Philippine Government’s dollars a barrel, also its Monday in asking the UN barrels per day. accused US Marines, citing decided not to serve the arrest failure to secure custody of highest point in more than Security Council to step into MNA/Xinhua that the Visiting Forces warrants issued last week the four US Marines. The three months. Agreement (VFA) between against the US Marines but official said that the Subic The rally in crude Iraqi gunmen kill 10 the two countries has granted hope that the US Bay authorities should have prices spread to natural gas it the custody of the suspects Government can afford consulted first with the and heating oil despite guards, kidnap engineer Department of Foreign warm weather, which Bomb kills two in US Affairs and the Department typically drives down BAGHDAD, 19 Jan— Gunmen killed 10 Iraqi of Justice before turning prices on those fuels. guards and kidnapped at least one Malawian security team in Iraq over the suspects to the US Natural gas, which is used engineer in an attack on a convoy in Baghdad on Embassy. Article 5 to generate heat and Wednesday, an Interior Ministry source said. BAGHDAD, 19 Jan— A roadside bomb killed two paragraph 6 of the Visiting The source told Reuters the guards had been US private security contractors and seriously electricity, picked up 38 Forces agreement states that cents to 9.17 dollars per protecting the engineer, who is employed by Iraqna, wounded a third in the southern Iraqi city of Basra “the custody of any United part of the Egyptian-owned Orascom Telecom, and on Wednesday, the US Embassy said. million British thermal States personnel over units. Heating oil gained 7 had been travelling in three or four cars when the The embassy said they worked for a private whom the Philippines is to cents to 1.79 dollars a gunmen struck. A spokesman for Iraqna, Shamil security firm and Iraqi soldiers in Basra said the exercise jurisdiction shall gallon and unleaded Hanafi, said six guards had been killed in the attack Americans were in the city to train Iraqi forces. immediately reside with gasoline added 9 cents to and two seriously wounded. “Coalition forces promptly arrived on the scene, United States military 1.82 dollars a gallon. “We have two engineers who are missing — one cordoned off the area, and transported the wounded authorities, if they so Geopolitical tensions from Malawi and one from Madagascar. We still do personnel to a nearby Coalition medical facility,” the request, from the are spooking the markets, not know what has happened to them,” he told Reuters. embassy said in a statement.A Reuters cameraman commission of the offense observers said, even as There have been a spate of attacks on Iraqna said he saw two four-wheel drive vehicles, one of them until completion of all mild temperatures have engineers in the past. Hanafi said eight engineers had seriously damaged, at the scene of the attack in the al- judicial proceedings”. boosted supplies and been previously kidnapped — six Iraqis and two Tariq District of Basra.—MNA/Reuters MNA/Xinhua production in the Gulf of Egyptians. —MNA/Reuters

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WARSAW, 20 Jan — The final of the Miss World win big at Golden Globes 2006 beauty contest would take place in Poland on 30 LOS ANGELES, 18 Jan— The gay cowboy romance “Brokeback Mountain” won four Golden September, Witold Asminowicz, a spokesman for the Globes Monday night, including best dramatic movie, while the Johnny Cash bio-pic “Walk the Miss Polonia organization, announced here on Line” swept the top musical film awards. Wednesday. In addition to its best director Ang Lee and country rock legendary into the ceremony, carrying The announcement was confirmed by Miss World dramatic film award, screenplay writers Larry Johnny Cash and his wife a rare three nominations into organization on its official webside where Poland was “Brokeback Mountain” the event. He won the first described as “a heart of Central Europe”.—MNA/Xinhua McMurtry and Diana June Carter Cash, claimed earned Golden Globes for Ossana. the top acting prizes. award of the evening — a The film also won best “Brokeback Mountain” best supporting dramatic original song for “A Love led all nominees going into actor prize for his portrayal that Will Never Grow Old,” the show, with seven nods of an under-pressure CIA by songwriters Gustavo including one for actor agent in “Syriana” — but it Santaolallo and Bernie Heath Ledger, but he lost to would be his only victory Taupin. Philip Seymour Hoffman, of the night. Meanwhile, “Walk the who claimed the prize for Clooney’s screenwriting Line” was named best his dead-on performance as and directing work on comedy or musical film at the title character in “Good Night, and Good the 63rd annual Golden “Capote”. Luck,” an homage to Globe Awards presented by Felicity Huffman won newsman Edward R the Hollywood Foreign best dramatic acting Murrow, both lost out to Press Association at the honours for “Transameri- “Brokeback Mountain”. Beverly Hilton Hotel. can,” in which she portrayed British actress Rachel Co-stars Joaquin a male-to-female trans- Weisz took home sup- Phoenix and Reese sexual who learns she has a porting dramatic actress Witherspoon, who both did teenaged son. honours for her work in their own singing while George Clooney, was “The Constant Gardener”. From left to right, silver medallists Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of portraying American also a big favourite heading MNA/Xinhua Germany, gold medallists Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia, and bronze medallists Maria Petrova and Alexai Tikhonov of Russia in the Two Chinese dragon lanterns to Pairs Skating category at the European Figure Skating Championships at the Palais des Sports ice rink in Lyon, central France, on 18 Jan, 2006.—INTERNET emerge in Bangkok Chinatown BANGKOK, 18 Jan— The People’s Republic of China is to present a special New Zealanders help to date gift — two giant dragon lanterns — to the King of Thailand to mark the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne and the dragons will take pride of ancient Chinese map place at the Chinese New Year festival in Yaowarat (China Town) on 29 and WELLINGTON, 18 Jan — A New Zealand laboratory has been given the job 30 January, Thai newspaper The Nation said on Tuesday. of dating an Chinese ancient map which could revolutionize the views on who Pracha Maleenont, lantern to be installed at over the two days. discovered New Zealand, Australia and the Americas, according to a local TV Thai Tourism and Sports the China Town Gate — Adding to the report on Tuesday. Minister, was quoted as with another five-metre- spectacle will be more Until international before Christopher a map that supporters saying that this year’s long dragon flanking it than 150 lanterns in Thai publicity about the ancient Columbus. It would also say adds weight to the China Town festival will — and both will be lit as and Chinese styles, map in the past few days, reinforce theories that the idea that the Chinese be bigger than ever in night falls. lighting up Yaowarat, the radio carbon-dating Chinese were the first to discovered America. Bangkok, and will have The Chinese Charoen Krung and unit of New Zealand’s discover Australia and Waikato University the theme: “A warm Government will also Trimitr roads during the Waikato University had New Zealand. is one of the leading friendship of two nations send dragon-dancers and event. no idea how important the Steve Behrendt, a laboratories in the world under the great kindness kung-fu troupes — more The lanterns have been parchment was, said historian, said the theory, with radio carbon analysis of His Majesty the King than 100 dancers all up designed in the traditional NZTV. which had been around for and a tiny scrap of paper Bhumibol Adulyadej.” — from Guangzhou to style of Chinese court and Experts believe the the past decade or so, was currently being analyzed The centerpiece of the perform at the festival, made by Foshan Folk Art analysis has the potential popularized in a book in has provoked intrigue and celebrations will be a which will run from Research Institute. to indicate a famous 2003 called 1421. controversy as far away 30-metre-long dragon morning till midnight MNA/Xinhua Chinese explorer The theory is back in as Britain and the United discovered America the spotlight again with States.—MNA/Xinhua Tourists spend more to descend famous volcanic caldera in Tanzania DAR-ES-SALAAM, 18 Jan— Tourists descending Ngorongoro in northern Tanzania to see the world’s most famous volcanic caldera will pay four times more than they used to. The Ngorongoro hiked for nature Tourists, who have to Conservation Area conservation benefits. descend the crater on hired Authority has hiked the An average of 80 motor motor vehicles, pay 30 entry fee starting from this vehicles per day has been dollars each for themselves year for each descending entering the world’s most for a one-day single trip if motor vehicle from 25 US complete crater to view the they come from foreign dollars to 100 dollars, gathering of wild animals countries. The Ngorongoro according to reports but Mbirika did not Conservation Area that reaching here on Tuesday. elaborate on the maximum spans some 8,300 square Vincent Mbirika, pub- number of motor vehicles kilometres was established lic relations officer of allowed to enter the crater in 1959 and was designated Fog swirls around the Empire State Building at sunrise on 13 Jan, 2006 in New the Ngorongoro crater without causing envi- a UNESCO World Heri- York City. The New York area is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures management, explained ronmental damage to its tage Site in 1979. this week, with highs on Friday expected to reach 52 degrees fahrenheit that the entry fee had been eco-system. MNA/Xinhua (11 Celcius).—INTERNET 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 Chelsea’s Bridge joins Fulham on loan S P O R T S LONDON, 20 Jan — Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has joined fellow Premier League club Fulham on loan in a bid to retain his England squad place for the World Cup. Fulham said on their website on think that the next few months is an Thursday that Bridge, who returned from incredibly important period for me to be a long injury layoff in October, had playing regular football, as I would obvi- joined them until the end of the season. ously love to be part of the (England) "Wayne Bridge is a world class player manager's plans for the World Cup com- and even though he is only just returning petition," Bridge said. from injury, we are more than delighted Bridge won his 21st cap in England's to have him on board for the remainder last match, a 3-2 win over Argentina in a of the season," Fulham manager Chris friendly in Geneva in November, a year Coleman told the website. almost to the day after his previous inter- Bridge lost his place at Chelsea to national appearance. Spain left back Asier del Horno this The World Cup in Germany starts on season after a broken leg sidelined him June 9 with England in Group B where for eight months from February. they meet Paraguay, Trinidad & Tobago "I'm really happy to join Fulham for and Sweden. the remainder of the season because I MNA/Reuters Roddick leads men’s seeds into Chelsea star Didier Drogba, of Ivory Coast, shoots the ball during a training 3rd round of Australian Open session at Cairo soccer stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 19 Jan, 2006 ahead of the CANBERRA, 19 Jan — Second seed United States, 17th seed Radek Stepanek opening session of the 2006 African Cup of Nations there on Friday .—INTERNET Andy Roddick, seventh seed Ivan and 19th seed Tomas Berdych of the Ljubicic, 11th seed David Ferrer and Cezch Republic were ousted, losing Arsenal hope to sign teenager Walcott 18th seed Mario Ancic are among men's chances for a place in the last 16. within 24 hours seeds securing their third round tickets Ginepri, a US Open semifinalist, was at the Australian Open in Melbourne on beaten by German Denis Gremelmayr, LONDON, 20 Jan — Arsenal hope to Frenchman told the Premier League Wednesday. Stepanek defeated by Marcos Baghdatis conclude a deal within 24 hours to sign club's website. But 13th seed Robby Ginepri of the of Cyprus, who is former world junior Southampton's exciting 16-year-old "However, we are hoping to get a champion. striker Theo Walcott, manager Arsene decision in the next 24 hours." Berdych was knocked out by Gilles Wenger said on Thursday. The pacy teenager, who is rated as Simon of France. "We're very heavily in the race but the finest English prospect since Wayne Roddick, who thundered down an nothing is done and, as long as nothing is Rooney, has said he wants to join Arse- ATP Tour-best 912 aces in 2005, designed, you cannot talk about it," the nal if he leaves Second Division South- feated Wimbledon doubles champion Brazilian striker Quirino ampton. Weslie Moodie of South Africa by Walcott became the south-coast club's straight sets 7-5, 6-3 and 6-2. joins Djurgarden youngest player when he featured against Roddick has a seed-free path to the Wolves on the opening day of the sea- STOCKHOLM, 20 Jan — Swedish quarters, where he may strike Ljubicic. son. champions Djurgarden have signed Bra- Ljubicic and Ancic of Croatia, sec- He has scored four goals in 13 league zilian striker Quirino on a four-year ond and third for aces last year and who matches and also hit five goals in nine contract, the club said on their website teamed together to earn Croatia its first games for England's Under-17s last sea- on Thursday. Davis Cup last year, also advanced to the son. Tiago Quirino da Silva, 21, has been last 32 of the championship without los- MNA/Reuters with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro ing a set. since 1998 and made his debut for their Ljubicic beat unseeded German first team in 2003. He scored eight goals Turkish coach resigns after Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-5, 6-2 and 6-1, in 21 appearances last year. Quirino, Federation vote Newly signed Villarreal player, while Ancic knocked out Czech Jan who has played for Brazil's Under-18 Guillermo Franco, from Mexico, Hernych 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4. ISTANBUL, 20 Jan — Fatih Terim re- and Under-20 teams, joins Djurgarden posses with his new shirt for photog- Ferrer of Spain beat Daniele Bracciali signed as coach of Turkey's national in February.—MNA/Reuters raphers during his official presenta- of Italy 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7) and 6-2, and side on Thursday after the country's tion in Villarreal, Spain, on 19 Jan, will play Ancic next. Former French Turkey's Nihat to football federation re-elected Haluk 2006. Franco arrives to the Spanish Open champion Gaston Gaudio reached Ulusoy as chairman, CNN Turk said on league from Mexico's Monterrey. the last 32, winning German Lars stay at Sociedad until its website. INTERNET Burgsmuller 6-3, 6-2 and 6-3. end of season "I am resigning to give the new Gaudio will meet French Fabrice administration, chosen because of FIFA back St Etienne Santoro next, who ousted Romanian MADRID, 19 Jan — Real Sociedad's the changes in the Turkish Football Andrei Pavel 6-4, 6-1 and 6-4. Turkish striker Nihat Kahveci said on Federation's management, freedom over Tunisia reserve MNA/Xinhua Wednesday he would not leave the in its decisions," the website quoted PARIS 20 Jan — FIFA have backed St Primera Liga club before the end of the Terim as telling the Dogan News Etienne in their refusal to release de- season. Agency. fender Alaeddine Yahia to holders Tu- "All I am concerned about is helping "I will unilaterally annul my contract nisia after his late selection for the Afri- Sociedad," he told a news conference. although it is a five-year deal. Of course can Nations Cup. "Yesterday we decided that I would stay I respect whatever decision the new World soccer's governing body ruled until May. It was a decision taken jointly federation takes," he said. that Yahia's selection "outside the time between myself and the club." The comments could not immedi- limit set by the regulations", the Ligue 1 The 26-year-old's contract with ately be confirmed. club said on Thursday on their website. Sociedad runs out at the end of this Terim took over as coach of the Turk- The Tunisian Football Federation had season and media reports had been link- ish national side last year but Turkey, announced on Tuesday they were calling him with a move to Spartak Moscow who reached the 2002 World Cup semi- ing up Yahia to replace injured in the January transfer window. finals, failed to win a place in this year's Feyenoord player Karim Saidi. Sociedad coach Jose Maria Amorrortu World Cup after losing to Switzerland The tournament in Egypt starts on left the player out of his last two squads in the playoffs. Friday and Tunisia open the defence of because he felt Nihat did not have his Earlier on Thursday Turkey's sports their title against Zambia in a Group C mind focused on the task in hand. minister challenged Ulusoy's re-elec- match in Alexandria on Sunday. Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina "I don't want to talk about Spartak at tion as federation chairman while alle- St. Etienne have lost five players to reacts after defeating Lleyton Hewitt present because I am still a Sociedad gations of irregularities persist around the 16-nation tournament which ends of Australia during the Australian player," Nihat said. his previous term in office. on February 10. Open tennis tournament in Melbourne MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters on 19 Jan, 2006.—INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 21 January, 2006 15 NASA probe blasts off for Pluto CAPE CANAVERAL, 20 Jan — The world’s first mission to Pluto blasted into space on Thursday on an Atlas 5 unmanned rocket to begin a 9-1/2-year jour- ney to the only unexplored planet in the solar system. After two days of de- launched by man before. lays due to poor weather It sprinted into the sky and and a power outage, the quickly disappeared over 197-foot tall (60-metre) the Atlantic Ocean. rocket, built by Lockheed “The five solid rocket Martin Corp, lifted off at boosters are burning just 2 pm EST (1900 GMT) fine, sending the New from Cape Canaveral Air Horizons spacecraft on its Force Station. way to the very edge of our solar system,” said High winds at the launch commentator Florida launch site forced Bruce Buckingham, the first scrub of the launch shortly after the liftoff. of the New Horizons The launch sparked a spacecraft on Tuesday, small protest and was followed on Wednesday overseen by the Depart- by a storm-triggered ment of Energy because power outage at the mis- the spacecraft carried 24 sion control centre in Lau- pounds (10.9 kilos) of ra- German Lutz Ponte works at his snow sculpture WEATHER rel, Maryland. dioactive plutonium that ‘FIFA-Cup’ during a snow sculpture competition in With an unprec- will decay over time, pro- Neuhermsdorf, eastern Germany, on 19 Jan, 2006. Friday, 20 January, 2006 edented five solid-fuel viding heat that the probe’s Ten artists are taking part in the competition to cut Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 strap-on boosters, the generator can turn into sculptures from snow rocket sent the relatively electricity to power instru- cubes measuring nine hours MST: During the past 24 hours, weather has tiny spacecraft into space ments and systems. cubic metres (yards). been in the whole country. Night temperatures were faster than any object MNA/Reuters INTERNET (3°C) to (4°C) above normal in Chin State, lower Sagaing and Ayeyawady Divisions, (5°C) above nor-

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Q Q 3. News 5. Qprogramme 10.00 pm PEL Yangon and Mandalay Divisions. *R 489 Published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar. Edited and printed at The New Light of Myanmar Press, No 22/30 Strand Road at 43rd Street, Yangon. Cable Newlight, PO Box No. 43, Telephones: Editors 296115, Manager 296864, Circulation 297093, Advertisement 296843, Accounts 296545, Administration 296161, Production 297032 (Office) /297028 (Press). 8th Waning of Pyatho 1367 ME Saturday, 21 January, 2006 Senior General Than Shwe receives visiting Indian Admiral and party

YANGON, 20 Jan — Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Commander- in-Chief of Defence Serv- ices Senior General Than Shwe received visiting Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash (PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC) and wife of Indian Navy of the Re- public of India at Zeyathiri Beikman on Konmyinttha, here, at 11.30 am today. Also present at the call were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and De- velopment Council Senior General Than Shwe receives Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash Deputy Commander-in- (PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC) and party of Indian Navy. — MNA Chief of Defence Serv- Council General Thura Thein Sein, members of Aung Myint Oo of the Hein, Chief of Military ral and party were accom- ices Commander-in- Shwe Mann of the Minis- the State Peace and De- Ministry of Defence, Affairs Security Lt-Gen panied by Indian Ambas- Chief (Army) Vice-Sen- try of Defence, Secretary- velopment Council Lt- Commander-in-Chief Myint Swe and Minister sador Mr Bhaskar Kumar ior General Maung Aye, 1 of the State Peace and Gen Ye Myint and Quar- (Navy) Vice-Admiral Soe for Foreign Affairs U Mitra and Defence Member of the State Development Council termaster-General Lt- Thein, Commander-in- Nyan Win. Attaché Colonel Jasvinder Peace and Development Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Gen Thiha Thura Tin Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Myat The Indian Admi- Singh Chopra. — MNA Senior General Than Shwe hosts dinner to trainees of No 37 Course (BEd) of UDNR

YANGON, 20 Jan — Vice-Senior General lection and Training State Peace and Develop- Maung Aye, SPDC Mem- Board, the Yangon Mayor, ment Council Chairman ber General Thura Shwe members of CSSTB, Commander-in-Chief of Mann of the Ministry of members of management Defence Services Senior Defence, Prime Minister committee for excursion, General Than Shwe General Soe Win, Secre- the Director-General of hosted a dinner to the train- tary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein, SPDC Office, departmen- ees of No 37 Course of SPDC members Quarter- tal heads, guests, the rec- (BEd) of the University master-General Lt-Gen tor of UDNR, course infor Development of Na- Thiha Thura Tin Aung structors and trainees. tional Races at Pyithu Myint Oo and Lt-Gen Tin Before and after Hlutdaw Building on Pyay Aye of the Ministry of dinner, the vocalists en- Road this evening. Defence, the Chairman of tertained those present Also present at the Yangon Division PDC the with songs to the accom- dinner were SPDC Vice- Commander of Yangon paniment of Myanma Chairman Deputy Com- Command, the ministers, Athan Modern Music mander-in-Chief of De- the Chief-Justice, the At- Troupe. After the dinner, fence Services Com- torney-General, the Chair- the artistes of the Fine Arts mander-in-Chief (Army) man of Civil Service Se- Department of the Minis- try of Culture presented For all the national people dances. MNA to strive for promoting Myanma education which produces Senior General human resources, the main Than Shwe greets forces for national develop- trainees of UDNR ment, to keep abreast of inter- at the dinner at the national standard Pyithu Hluttaw

(In honour of trainees of the 37th batch of Building. University for Development of National MNA Races)