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Volume XII, Number 153 3rd Waxing of Tawthalin 1366 ME Thursday, 16 September, 2004 Senior General Than Shwe sends Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Papua New Guinea felicitations to Mexican President YANGON, 16 Sept — On the occasion of the Independence Day of YANGON, 16 Sept — Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the Papua New Guinea, which falls on 16 September 2004, Senior General State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of sent a message of felicitations to Mr Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to Sir Paulius the United Mexican States, on the anniversary of the Independence Day Matane, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea.— MNA of the United Mexican States which falls on 16 September 2004. — MNA Assistance provided for health care services in rural regions and education sector as much as possible Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia classrooms at Ngaphe BEHS

MEC Vice-Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win addresses opening ceremony of multimedia classrooms at Ngaphe BEHS.— MNA

YANGON, 15 Sept Chairman of Mandalay requirements. The Secretary-1 at- school heads of basic edu- Daw Win Kyi and Chair- — Vice-Chairman of the Division Peace and De- Next, they pro- tended the opening cer- cation schools, members man of School Board of Myanmar Education velopment Council Com- ceeded to Ngaphe BEHS emony of the multimedia of the school board of trus- Trustees U Wunna for- Committee Secretary-1 of mander of Central Com- where students welcomed classrooms at Ngaphe tees, teachers, social or- mally opened the multime- the State Peace and De- mand Maj-Gen Ye them by singing the song BEHS. Also present were ganizations, wellwishers dia classrooms. velopment Council Lt- Myint, ministers, deputy “Myanma Kyaung”. departmental personnel, and students. Headmistress (See page 8) Gen Soe Win attended ministers, Chairman of the ceremony to open Magway Division Peace multimedia classrooms of and Development Coun- Basic Education High cil Col Zaw Min, officials School in Ngaphe on 12 of the State Peace and September morning. Development Council Accompanied by Office and departmental Member of the State heads, the Secretary-1 Peace and Development arrived in Ngaphe of Council Lt-Gen Tin Aye, Minbu District by helicopter from Magway on INSIDE 12 September morning. The Secretary-1 Perspectives and party were welcomed Rural water supply there by district and projects : fruits of township authorities, de- cooperation between partmental officials and the State and people local people. At Ngaphe (Page 2) Township Hospital, the Article Secretary-1 and party in- The pearl of know- spected the operation ledge in human life theatre, wards, the X-ray (Page 10) room and the medical MEC Vice-Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win views computer skill of students at multimedia store and fulfilled the classrooms of Ngaphe BEHS.— MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Thursday, 16 September, 2004 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Rural water supply projects: * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State fruits of cooperation between * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy the State and people Foreign Minister sends Minister receives Japanese Endowed with moderate climate and natu- guests ral resources, Myanmar is a pleasant and beau- felicitations to Mexican tiful land. However, the central part of it, a dry YANGON, 15 Sept — the General Administra- region where rain is scarce, used to experience counterpart Minister for Home Affairs tion Department of the Col Tin Hlaing received Ministry of Home Affairs extreme temperature and scarcity of water. YANGON, 16 Sept — Minister for Foreign Therefore, in accordance with the guidance of Managing Director Mr U Myat Ko, Deputy Di- Affairs U Win Aung has sent a message of felicita- Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, plans Nakada and party of the rector-General U Maung are under way for greening the dry region and tions to Dr Luis Ernesto Derbez Bautista, Minister Japan Council of Local Win, the adviser to the sufficiently supplying safe drinking water to the of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, on Authorities for Interna- ministry and directors and tional Relations (CLAIR the Japanese delegation three divisions in it. the anniversary of the Independence Day of the There are 8,042 villages in Mandalay, Singapore) at Traders members together with United Mexican States which falls on 16 September Sagaing and Magway Divisions and 15,183 in Hotel this morning. Japanese Ambassador Mr other states and divisions that are faced with the 2004.–MNA Present at the call Nobutake Odano. problem of safe drinking water. Every fiscal were Director-General of MNA year, the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas ASEAN Region Local Administration Forum-2004 opens and National Races and Development Affairs has been spending large sums of money on safe drinking water projects for villages where water is scarce. During the fiscal years from 2000-2001 to 2003-2004, water supply projects for 4,907 villages in the dry region and 5,695 in other states and divisions were successfully implemented. It is heartening to see that individual wellwishers, Myanmar National Committee for Women’s Affairs, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association and international organizations are making generous donations towards the projects for supplying safe drinking water to the people in water-scarce rural areas. The eighth cash donation ceremony for Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing addresses opening of ASEAN Region Local Administration rural water supply projects of the Ministry for Forum-2004.— MNA Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs was held at the Devel- YANGON, 15 Sept — Present on the oc- partments, delegates from respective countries sub- opment Affairs Department on 13 September The ASEAN Region Lo- casion were Minister for other ministries, Manag- mitted a series of papers and Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Develop- cal Administration Fo- Home Affairs Col Tin ing Director Mr Nakada and discussed methods, ment Council Lt-Gen Soe Win attended it and rum-2004, jointly-organ- Hlaing, Director-General and party of the Japan policies and experiences delivered an address on the occasion and ac- ized by the General Ad- of the General Adminis- Council of Local Authori- of regional administration cepted the donations. In his address, the Secre- ministration Department tration Department of the ties for International Re- and the forum ended in tary-1 expressed thanks to wellwishers. At the of the Ministry of Home Ministry of Home Affairs lations, (CLAIR, Singa- the evening. ceremony, 163 wellwishers donated more than Affairs and the Japan U Myat Ko, Deputy Di- pore), the Japanese Am- A total of 80 delegates— K 120.3 million, US$ 500 and Euro 500. Council of Local Authori- rector-General U Maung bassador, delegates to 50 fromMyanmar and the Due to the assistance of the State, dona- ties for International Re- Win, the adviser to the Administration Sector of rest from Japan and tions of wellwishers and contributions of other lations (CLAIR, Singa- ministry, directors, heads Japan, Malaysia, Thai- ASEAN member coun- organizations, ChaungU, Myinmu, pore) was held at Traders of state/division and dis- land, Laos, Singapore and tries — attended the Taungdwingyi, Minbu, Aunglan, Myittha, Hotel on Sule Pagoda tricts and township Gen- Cambodia. forum. Kyaukse and Myingyan townships have now Road this morning. eral Administration De- Next, delegates of MNA drinking water supply. We believe that continued assistance of Cooperative local products market festival to be held from 26 Oct to 1 Nov the State, donations of wellwishers and coopera- YANGON, 15 Sept— twice a year. regular market for local officials reported on work tion of internal and international organizations A coordination meeting He said the cooperative products and boosting done. will ensure safe drinking water for more and for holding cooperative local products market fes- production. The meeting came to a more rural areas. local products market festival will be held with the He called for coopera- close with the concluding tival was held at the Min- aims of developing com- tion for progress of coop- remark by Minister Maj- istry of Cooperatives on modity market, seeking erative activities. Next, Gen Htay Oo.—MNA Performing Arts competitions Bogyoke Aung San Street held in Thayawady District yesterday. YANGON, 15 Sept — The 12th Myanmar Tra- The cooperative local ditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions of products market festival Thayawady District began at Saya San Hall in will be held at Coopera- Thayawady on 12 September morning. tive Commercial Centre Present were Chairman of Thayawady Dis- (Saya San Plaza) at the trict Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Khin corner of University Av- Win and members, district and township level de- enue and Saya San Road partmental officials, township authorities, contest- from 26 October to 1 No- ants and local people. vember, 2004. The competitions were held from 12 to 14 Patron of Leading Com- September. On 14 September evening, officials gave mittee for holding the co- away prizes to the winners. Later, the Chairman of operative local products District Peace and Development Council presented market festival Minister championship trophy for Thayawady Township to for Cooperatives Maj-Gen Chairman of Thayawady Township Peace and Htay Oo said cooperative Minister for Cooperatives Maj-Gen Htay Oo speaking at coordination meeting Development Council U Aung Soe Moe.— MNA product exhibition and market festival will be held to hold cooperative local products market festival.— COOPERATIVE

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Ukraine, six; Slovakia, lands have reported one operations in Iraq had causes, according to the More than 100 people were injured in the huge mid- military’s numbers Tues- morning blast, which devastated a busy shopping area day. in Haifa Street. Since the start of US Gunmen also shot dead 12 policemen and a civilian military operations in Iraq, in Baquba, north of Baghdad. 7,245 US service mem- A statement said to be from alleged al-Qaeda mili- bers have been wounded tant Abu Musab al Zarqawi’s group said it carried out in hostile action, accord- the attacks. ing to the Defence De- Tuesday’s explosion was the deadliest such attack partment’s weekly tally. in Iraq since July, when 68 people were killed by a car Internet bomb outside a police station in Baquba. —Internet Turkey threatens to halt cooperation with US in Iraq ANKARA, 14 Sept— Turkey has threatened to halt cooperation with Washington in Iraq after a US offensive in north Iraq and the reported deaths of ethnic Turkmen civilians, Ankara’s Foreign Minister was quoted on Monday as saying. US troops mounted a major offen- best to keep civilian losses to a minimum Iraqi policemen inspect the scene of an explosion in central Baghdad, sive last week in the town of Tal Afar, a as they fought the Iraqi guerillas. suspected haven for foreign fighters near “We cannot completely eliminate the on 14 Sept, 2004. —INTERNET the Syrian border which has a large possibility (of civilian casualties)... (But) indigenous Turkmen population. we believe the operation is being con- China, Albania sign seven cooperative documents Turkey, a NATO ally of the United ducted with great care,” he said after BEIJING, 14 Sept— China and Albania signed seven cooperative documents States, views northern Iraq as part of its briefing Turkish officials. here Monday to cement their cooperation in areas of economy, education, sports, sphere of influence and has close ethnic Last Friday, Turkey’s Foreign Min- broadcasting and television, among others. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and and linguistic links with the region’s istry urged the United States to halt its Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano attended the signing ceremony following Turkmen minority. offensive. The Turkish military also said a meeting between the two. “If things continue in this way, we it was monitoring the situation closely in The documents in- the two governments in 38 efit, and non-interference told them (the US side) very clearly that Tal Afar. cluded economic and tech- years after the two coun- in each other’s internal af- Turkey’s cooperation on matters con- Turkish officials say Turkmen repre- nological cooperation, tries established full diplo- fairs. cerning Iraq will come to an end,” CNN sentatives put the number of Turkmen exemption of double taxa- matic relations in Novem- “China is satisfied with Turk television quoted Foreign Minis- civilians killed in the violence as high as tion, and cooperation in ber 1949. the smooth growth of bi- ter Abdullah Gul as saying. 500, but they quote US sources as putting areas of education, sports, Wen told Nano that lateral ties as we have “We will continue to say these things. the death toll at fewer than 50. No inde- radio broadcasting and tel- China attaches great im- strengthened political Of course we will not stop only at words. pendently verifiable figures are available. evision, and in chambers portance to its relations trust, expanded coopera- If necessary we will not hesitate to do There should not be any civilian casual- of commerce. with Albania and hopes to tion in economy, justice, what has to be done,” Gul added. ties. Even a few casualties is unaccept- Nano arrived here Mon- bring bilateral relations to culture, education and He did not specify what cooperation able,” a Turkish official told reporters. day on an official visit to a higher ground under the sports and other areas,” might suffer but Turkey is a key US ally Developments in northern Iraq have China. It was the first meet- principles of mutual re- Wen said. in a largely hostile region and US forces, put a strain on traditionally warm ties ing between the heads of spect, equality, mutual ben- MNA/Xinhua for example, use its Incirlik military base. between Turkey and the United States Earlier, US Ambassador to Turkey, Eric since the ousting of Iraqi ex-president Iraq oil pipeline junction blown up Edelman, tried to calm Turkish concerns, Saddam Hussein. saying the US forces were doing their MNA/Reuters KIRKUK,14 Sept— Saboteurs blew up a junction where multiple oil pipelines cross the Tigris River in northern Iraq on Tuesday, setting off a chain reaction in power generation systems that left the entire country without power, officials said. Firefighters struggled an OPEC meeting here cal valves that had been to put out the blaze after Wednesday. damaged in an earlier blast. the attack near Beiji, 155 Beiji is the point where Morrison, commander miles north of Baghdad. several oil pipelines con- of the northern office of Crude oil cascaded down verge, said Lt Col Lee Task Force Shield, based the hillside into the river. Morrison of the US Army in Kirkuk, said US sol- Fire burned atop the water, Corps of Engineers. diers dropped off barriers fueled by the gushing oil. One of them apparently to guard the lines two days In Vienna, Iraqi Oil was a domestic pipeline that ago, but Iraqi authorities Minister Thamer al- fed a local power plant. The had not yet erected them. Ghadhban said the coun- explosion set off a fire that Iraqi officials have try would try to keep up its melted cables and led to the been struggling to protect production of more than power outage, electricity of- the country’s vast oil in- 2.5 million barrels of oil a ficials said. “Beiji is the frastructure, deploying day, 2 million of which is chokepoint,” Morrison thousands of security of- exported daily, but he said. “It’s so easy to hit.” ficers to guard the lines. didn’t say how. The 3 a m attack came Guerillas, however, have Iraqi policemen and oil company personnel walk on the road next to burning oil “I’m confident secu- soon after engineers had largely acted with impu- pipeline, near the town of Baiji, on 14 Sept , 2004. Engineers at the power station rity will be improved,” al- completed a two-month nity — and often inside said they had shut down the plant on Tuesday, knocking out power to the Iraqi town, Ghadhban said ahead of project to install two criti- knowledge.—Internet because of a sabotage attack on a nearby oil export pipeline. —INTERNET

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¥ Iraq interrogators ¤ LOS ANGELES , 14 Sept— Lawyers representing nine former Iraqi prisoners on Tuesday asked a federal judge in San Diego to ensure that US defence contractor CACI International trains the Police recruits targeted interrogators it sends to Iraq in international laws against torture. The request for a pre- cused of conspiring with CACI and the US gov- guists it sends to Iraq in in Iraq liminary injunction is the US officials to humiliate, ernment. human rights protocols BAGHDAD, 14 Sept— Guerillas seeking to topple latest salvo in a class ac- torture and abuse detain- “The interrogators and the provisions of the Iraq interim government are targeting the young men tion lawsuit filed in June ees. The companies are provided by CACI with- Geneva Conventions. who gather in long lines to seek jobs in the country’s by the Centre for Consti- accused of violating US out exception satisfied all The US military nascent security services, killing scores of them in a tutional Rights in New racketeering laws by of the qualifications set launched several investi- campaign that poses a direct threat to US efforts to York and two law firms maintaining a conspiracy forth in the (contract) is- gations into the abuse and increase the size of Iraq’s police and National Guard. on behalf of the former about the abuse. sued to CACI by the torture of Iraqi prisoners. In the latest attack on aspiring recruits, a suicide inmates at Abu Ghraib John O’Connor of law United States govern- Seven US military police bombing on Tuesday, a car bomb laden with artillery prison outside Baghdad firm Steptoe & Johnson, ment,” O’Connor said in soldiers and an intelli- shells tore through a crowd of men who had been who said they were tor- which represents CACI, a statement. gence specialist have forced to stand outside blast-absorbing concrete barri- tured by American mili- predicted the judge would Titan spokesman Wil been charged in the scan- ers at a police headquarters in central Baghdad. At least tary personnel and pri- throw out the injunction Williams said the com- dal. 47 people were killed and 114 wounded, police and vate contractors. request as an attempt pany, which was not Employees from both public health officials said. Titan Corp of San Di- to illegally interfere in named in the preliminary Titan and CACI were More than 700 policemen and prospective recruits ego and CACI are ac- the contract between injunction, trains the lin- named in a report on the have been killed in insurgent attacks since US forces abuses by US Army in- toppled former president Saddam Hussein govern- vestigator Maj General ment in April 2003, according to Iraq’s Interior Min- Antonio Taguba. istry. Most were killed in suicide bombings, and many Internet were simply applying for jobs.—Internet Jordanian reportedly taken hostage in Iraq BAGHDAD, 14 Sept— who held his passport in front porting supplies to Ameri- The Arab television net- of him. The group, which can forces. work Al-Jazeera broad- called itself “Brigades of “ We tell all those who cast footage Tuesday of a Al-Tawhid Lions,” gave the do not abide by this state- Jordanian truck driver pur- man’s employer 48 hours ment ... that your only pun- portedly taken hostage in to suspend its activities in ishment will be death,” said Iraq. Separately, a mili- Iraq. The man’s employer the leaflets distributed by tant group said it would was not named. masked gunmen in the release a Turkish hostage The footage was western city of Ramadi. but threatened to behead broadcast a day after He warned other Turks those who deal with the guerillas warned Jorda- who want to come to Iraq Residents return after days of fighting between US forces and armed groups,in coalition forces here. nian truckers that they to work with the Ameri- the besieged city of Tal Afar, northern Iraq, on 14 Sept, 2004.—INTERNET The footage shown on would be killed if they can forces that they could Al-Jazeera showed three entered Iraq. The Islamic be held captive and killed, masked men standing be- Army in Iraq accused Jor- whether they are Muslims Malaysia continues to reduce hind the kneeling hostage, danian drivers of trans- or not.—Internet budget deficit Philippine investments grow sharply in KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Sept — Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad first seven months Badawi said Monday the government would continue to reduce its budget MANILA, 14 Sept— Captial invest- dollars during the same period last year, deficit gradually but would not be able to achieve a balanced budget by 2006 ments in the Philippines grew by 493 the Philippine Department of Trade and as planned before. per cent year-on-year to 2.58 billion Industry said in a report. “We are not obsessed cording to the 2005 budget. economy) will be prudent US dollars during the first seven months Among which, capital inflows ap- with meeting that target “We have done it with and our deficit can be re- in 2004, the government said Monday. proved by the Board of Investments to- (of balanced budget). The prudent management and duced gradually,” he said. The capital inflows were approved talled 2.08 billion dollars for the seven important thing we are we have been able to re- On fuel subsidies and by the Philippine Board of Investments months, up from 217.14 million dollars doing is that we must keep duce the deficit and at the taxes, he said the govern- and the Philippine Export Zone Au- for the same period last year, the depart- the deficit to continue same time, we are achiev- ment had to forego 2.81 thority, sharply up from 436.79 million ment said. —MNA/Xinhua reduce gradually,” the ing very high growth which billion US dollars annu- Prime Minister told a was evident during the first ally in taxes and additional Press conference in and second quarters of 1.02 billion US dollars in Putrajaya, Federal Ad- this year,” said Abdullah, subsidies. ministrative Centre, on the who is also the Finance Noting that the subsi- 2005 Budget which he Minister.Malaysia saw a dies were already high, he tabled in the Parliament 7.6-per-cent growth of said if the price of crude last Friday. GDP in the first quarter oil continued to increase “As long we do not allow 2004 and 8 per cent growth further, it would not be the deficit to go up beyond 6 in the second quarter. healthy if the government per cent, then I think we are Abdullah said the gov- were forced to give out able to manage our economy ernment would ensure that more subsidies. well,” he said. Malaysia has it would not reduce the When asked whether been gradually reducing the deficit drastically at the there would be an increase budget deficit, from 5. 6 per expense of pressuring the in retail petrol prices soon, cent of the gross domestic economy and that adopt- he replied, “I can’t say. We product (GDP) in 2002, to ing prudent management are currently evaluating the 5.3 per cent in 2003 and 4.5 on this matter would be a possible impact as a result per cent in 2004.Next year it realistic step. of increases in the price of A US soldier turns back an elderly man, who wants to enter the town, at the aims to reduce the deficit “I can guarantee that petrol.” check-point in the outskirts of the town of Tal Afar, some 390 km north of the further to 3.8 per cent, ac- our management (of the MNA/Xinhua Iraqi capital Baghdad, on 14 Sept, 2004. —INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 5 Iraqi President drops plans to Powell admits Iraq’s WMD may not be found WASHINGTON, 14 Sept — US Secretary of State address at European Parliament Colin Powell said on Monday that it was unlikely BRUSSELS, 14 Sept— Iraqi President Ghazi Yawar has dropped plans to address European parliamen- any stockpiles of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruc- tarians in France’s city of Strasbourg, a week after Paris called off a visit by him, officials said on Monday. tion (WMD) would be found. They said no reason Islamic militants had Earlier, other officials country with which the EU “It turned out that we have not found any stockpiles. had been given for the made receiving the US- said Paris was upset at re- has never had any rela- I think it is unlikely that we will find any stockpiles,” sudden cancellation of backed president too sen- marks by interim Iraqi tions,” he said in a state- Powell said at a hearing of the Senate Governmental Yawar’s visit to Stras- sitive. Prime Minister Iyad ment. Affairs Committee. bourg on Wednesday, but Yawar had been due to Allawi in newspaper in- Yawar began a Euro- “We have to now go back through and find out why it followed the Paris deci- meet European Parlia- terviews that France’s pean tour in Rome last we had a different judgment. What I have found over sion due to sensitivity over ment faction leaders and stance against the U.S.- week to rally support for the last year and several months is that some of the the kidnapping of two the foreign affairs com- led invasion of Iraq last post-war reconstruction of sourcing that was used to give me the basis upon which French journalists in Iraq. mittee in Strasbourg, but year would not spare it his country and debt re- to bring forward that judgment to the United Nations “The French Govern- had not been granted the from terrorist attack. lief. were flawed, were wrong,” Powell said. ment did not intervene privilege of addressing the Borrell voiced disap- He will be in Brussels The Bush Administration has accused the Saddam (over the Strasbourg full assembly as he is only pointment over Yawar’s on Tuesday, where he is Hussein regime of developing weapons of mass de- visit),” said a spokes- an interim leader. decision to stay away from scheduled to meet NATO struction, a major excuse for going to war with Iraq in woman for European Par- French Foreign Min- Strasbourg. ambassadors and EU for- March last year. However, no such weapons have been liament President Josep ister Michel Barnier, “This is a pity, as it eign policy chief Javier found more than one year after the Iraq war. Borrell. speaking to reporters at would not only have al- Solana. — MNA/Reuters MNA/Xinhua French diplomatic an European Union for- lowed us to engage in sources said last week eign ministers’ meeting, some serious debate with Yawar was turned away said Paris had “no reser- him, but it would have from Paris because the vation or objection what- marked — following the kidnapping of journalists soever to the Iraqi Presi- transition to Iraqi rule in Christian Chesnot and dent’s visit to the Euro- June — the start of politi- Georges Malbrunot by pean Parliament”. cal relations with Iraq, a Canadian journalist released in Iraq

OTTAWA, 14 Sept — A Canadian freelance reporter said on Monday he was kidnapped briefly last week in northern Iraq and handed over to Arab militants who beat him and threatened repeatedly to behead him. Scott Taylor, who specializes in cov- Apache helicopters. Taylor said he lost ering conflicts, said he was released on his briefcase, passport and video camera Sunday after five days in captivity. He in the raid. said his captors had accused him of “So here I was, with an eagle tattooed being a spy for Israel’s Mossad secret on my arm and no identification in the service. midst of the Mujahedin in the middle of a “At least three times in five days I battle,” he told CBC radio. Iraqi officials US soldiers stand guard next to a sign, reading in Arabic ‘Tal Afar is closed’, at was told that I was about to be be- say 22 guerillas were killed when US the outskirts of the town of Tal Afar, some 390 km north of the Iraqi capital headed,” he told CBC radio from Tur- forces attacked Tal Afar on Thursday. Baghdad, on 14 Sept, 2004. —INTERNET key. Taylor told the Ottawa Citizen news- “I was beaten one day and the next paper that his initial captors handed him Italian FM calls for release of hostages day I was told I’d be killed and it was all over to a non-Iraqi Arab group “who KUWAIT CITY, 14 Sept— Visiting Italian Foreign Minister made a fresh call over. And then eventually I guess they beat the living shit out of me”. He said here Monday on kidnappers of the two Italian hostages and other nationals just got tired of me and let me go,” he they put him in handcuffs and chains and held in Iraq to let them go, the Kuwait News Agency reported. said. gave him 24 hours to admit he was a Taylor said he had been originally Mossad spy. During his visit in Ku- Frattini, on a Gulf mis- hostages. detained by a Turkmen group last Then, without explanation, Taylor wait, Italian Foreign Min- sion to press for the release Simona Pari and Wednesday after he went to check out said he was put in a cab and driven to the ister Franco Frattini said, of the two hostages, arrived Simona Torretta, who reports of a planned US attack on the main highway between Mosul and Tur- “I seize the opportunity to in Kuwait earlier Monday. worked on projects aimed town of Tal Afar, 60 miles east of the key. “I can barely walk away from the make a call for the release The Italian Foreign at helping Iraqi children, Syrian border in northern Iraq. beatings I got, but it was the mental of the hostages in Iraq, Ministry declared on Sun- were seized at gunpoint in He said the group first took him to a torture of thinking six times you’re about including the Italian cap- day that Frattini would Baghdad on 7 September safe house, which was subsequently at- to die that’s tough,” he told the Citi- tives who had served in tour the region in an effort along with two Iraqi col- tacked and destroyed by American zen.— MNA/Reuters Iraq for the Iraqi people.” to set free the two female leagues. — MNA/Xinhua Blast hits through crowded Baghdad market BAGHDAD, 15 Sept — A huge blast tore through a crowded Baghdad market close to a police station on Tuesday and Reuters witnesses said at least 35 people were killed. The US military and Iraqi Interior parts, as well as scattered fruit and Ministry said the blast was a car bomb vegetables from the market. attack on a police station in Haifa Street. A huge crater had been punched into But some witnesses and police at the the road and at least nine cars were scene gave a different account, saying destroyed. Ambulances with sirens two mortar rounds had landed in the wailing ferried the dead and wounded to area. hospital. Reuters correspondent Mariam US helicopters buzzed overhead. Karouny counted 15 bodies lying near “Initial reports are that a car bomb the blast site. Reuters television detonated at the north end of Haifa Street. cameraman Alaa Saad said there were at It seems there are some Iraqi civilian least 20 bodies in the morgue of Karkh casualties, possibly some killed,” a Hospital. spokesman for the US 1st Cavalry Rescuers pulled bodies from Division said. A man walks inside his destroyed house, following heavy clashes in the town of Tal mangled market stalls. The area was He said a girls’ school was also near Afar, some 390 km north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on 14 Sept, 2004. —INTERNET littered with shoes, clothes and body the site of the blast.—MNA/Reuters

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strengths for Cambodia, region

PHNOM PENH, 14 Sept — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday highly valued the important strengths of ASEAN for Cambodia and the region’s peace, stability and prosperity. The royal government He said there are four it plays a crucial role in that “with an entrenched Cambodia urges ASEAN to of Cambodia always made important factors that have fostering the community mechanism for coopera- “the membership in been fundamentally im- spirit among members.” tion and consultation, safeguard peace, stability ASEAN as a priority policy portant in ensuring “Third, ASEAN is ASEAN maintained and and a prerequisite for our ASEAN’s achievements a region known for strengthened the friend- geo-politics and geo-eco- and successes as a regional its strong economic ships with its external part- in region nomics,” Hun Sen said. organization. growth” which makes ners”. PHNOM PENH, 14 Sept — Cambodian National The Premier made the “First, ASEAN cre- the region a main Hun Sen, meanwhile, Assembly President Prince Norodom Ranariddh remarks at the opening cer- ated a regional environ- economic growth centre called on the ASEAN on Monday urged the Asian region to strengthen emony of the 25th General ment of security, peace over the last three member countries to mo- their anti-terrorism efforts to safeguard peace, Assembly of ASEAN In- and stability, allowing decades, Hun Sen added. bilize their energy to en- stability and unity in the region. ter-Parliamentary Organi- this region to prosper,” “Fourth, ASEAN is hance these strengths with “Not only drug deal- AIPO opened here on zation (AIPO) held at he said. the arena for diplomacy a view to building a more ers that menace our re- Monday, which will fo- Chaktomuk Conference “Second, ASEAN is a and a major international developed and prosperous gion but also international cus on various regional Hall. region of cooperation, thus gateway,” he said, adding Southeast Asia. terrorism, which could issues as security, eco- More than 300 del- strike our region at nomic, environment and egates from ASEAN anytime,” said the Prince, information and techno- member countries, as well who is also the current logy cooperation. as lawmakers of AIPO’s ASEAN Inter-Parliamen- Noting that “one dialogue partners outside tary Organization (AIPO) stroke of the terrorist act Southeast Asia, including president. could paralyze our re- China, Japan and South Prince Ranariddh gional peace, security and Korea, took part in the stressed the issue in his development”, the Prince four-day meeting. inaugural address of the urged the ASEAN MNA/Xinhua 25th General Assembly of member countries to “be constantly alert on this Fertilizer prices in matter”. Moreover, he called for the regional exchange Vietnam soar of security information HANOI, 15 Sept — Prices of fertilizers in the and promoting coopera- Vietnamese market are now increasing 40 per cent tive and joined efforts to compared to early this year, posting an all-time safeguard the regional high over the past few years. peace, stability and unity. The higher prices are mainly due to rising prices Ranariddh, at the same US soldiers inspect the site after a massive explosion outside a police station of fertilizers in the world market, according to the time, addressed the chal- at the end of Haifa Street in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, 14 Sept, 2004. Vietnam Fertilizer Association on Tuesday. lenges that the region is INTERNET Import prices of urea stood at around 250 US facing, and appealed the dollars per ton in mid-September 2004, up from 150 parliaments to develop China to promote comprehensive US dollars earlier this year, which pushed up retail policies and legislative prices in the domestic market to 280-286 US dollars measures towards allevi- per ton. ating poverty and reduc- cooperation with ASEAN To stabilize the domestic market, the Ministry ing gap between the rich of Trade has recently proposed the government slash and the poor. PHNOM PENH, 14 Sept — China will promote comprehensive cooperation the value-added tax on fertilizers to zero from current More than 1,600 po- with ASEAN in economy, politics, security, science and technology, culture 5 per cent. In a broader move, Vietnam will build four lice officers were de- and other fields, said a Chinese senior official here on Monday. major fertilizers plants with combined annual capacity ployed on the main streets In a speech at the 25th of ASEAN”. and the Association of of 1.79 million tons between 2005 and 2010 to lessen in the capital to strengthen General Assembly of “The NPC of China South-East Asian Nations its reliance on import. security as more than 300 ASEAN Inter- Parlia- stands ready to make (ASEAN) has become The local demand for fertilizers will be around delegates from ASEAN mentary Organization joint efforts with AIPO more mature, said Wang. 7.3 million tons this year, including some 2.2 million and other countries are at- (AIPO), Wang Yingfan, and its member parlia- Good-neighbourly tons of urea. To meet the demand, Vietnam will have tending the four-day AIPO vice-chairman of the For- ments to push ahead the ties and mutual trust have to import some 3.8 million tons of fertilizers, mainly meeting. eign Affairs Committee friendly cooperation, and been enhanced, and the from China, said the association.—MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua of the National People’s make contributions to economic cooperation Congress (NPC) of peace, stability and pros- and trade between China China, reaffirmed that perity in our region,” and ASEAN countries “China will always be a Wang added. have developed drasti- good neighbour, a good In recent years, the re- cally, he added. friend and a good partner lationship between China MNA/Xinhua

SINGAPORE, 15 Sept— Singapore has sent six Singapore fighter aircraft to France for a joint military exercise as part of its efforts to strengthen the island state’s sends 6 military relation with the European country. According to local Press reports on Monday, fighter two KC-135R tankers will provide air-to-air refuelling support for the Singapore Air Force’s F-16C/D fight- aircraft to ing Falcons, which will transit through India, United Arab Emirates and Greece en route to France. France for The exercise, codenamed Exercise Western Arc, will be conducted at the Dijon Air Base in eastern joint France from 20 September to 4 October. During the exercise exercise, the first of the series with the French Air Force, the Air Forces of the two countries will engage in air Children at a Cyber cafe in Singapore. combat and air-to-air flying manoeuvres.— MNA/Xinhua INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 7 Libraries built to disseminate knowledge

Opening ceremony of a library in Nyaungbintha Village in Myaungmya District, Ayeyawady Division.—MNA

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ek¥;R∑akuiy\.Aa;kuiy\kui; saÂkv\.tuik\m¥a;At∑k\ qut/rqsaAup\m¥a;kui ®pn\Âka;er;N˙c.\ ®pv\q¨>Sk\SMer; √^;s^;@an KRuic\/‘mi>ny\RuM;m¥a;qui> lØdån\;Nuic\påqv\" People living in Myinmu Village, Pindaya Township, Shan State (South) gain

knowledge through a library opened in the village.—IPRD ®pn\Âka;er;wn\Âk^;@an ®pn\Âka;er;N˙c\. ®pv\q¨>Sk\SMer;√^;s^;@an Up to 14 September 2004, altogether 8,104 self-reliant libraries were opened nationwide.

The opening ceremony of a library in Phayeohnbinzu model village in Self-reliance library in Magyihtoo Village in Myothit Township,

Mawlamyinegyun Township, Ayeyawady Division. —IPRD Magway Division. —IPRD 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 the aims of the entire people— perpetual existence of the Union, national unity and emergence of a modern nation— with the nationalistic spirit and Un- ion Spirit. Next, MEC Vice-Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win presented 500 dozens of exercise books for basic education schools in Ngaphe Township to Township Education Officer U Ba Thein. Vice-Chairman of National Health Commit- tee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win presented medicines and medical equipment for Ngaphe Township Hos- pital to Dr Nyunt Wai. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and Lt-Gen Tin Aye presented cash towards the funds of the school to the headmistress. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party cordially conversed with those present and had docu-

Local people are to strive in their respective sectors for implementing the aims of the entire peo- MEC Vice-Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win presents cash towards the funds of ple— perpetual existence of the Un- Ngaphe Township BEHS to Headmistress Daw Win Kyi.— MNA ion, national unity and emergence of Assistance provided for health care… a modern nation— with the nation- (from page 1) That is why, development of all the regions of alistic spirit and Union Spirit. Next, Vice-Chairman of MEC Secretary-1 Lt- the rural areas will contribute towards the cent per Gen Soe Win unveiled the signboard of the multi- cent development of the State. Therefore, he said media classrooms. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the computer aided instruction room, the computer skills room, the language lab, the learning centre, the altar room and the domestic science room. They then enjoyed the entertainment programmes of students at the music room. At Bo Ywe Hall, the Secretary-1 and party met departmental personnel, townselders, teachers and officials. First, the Secretary-1 heard reports on education, health and regional development of Ngaphe Township presented by departmental officials and attended to their needs. Next, the Secretary-1 delivered an address, saying that they arrived at Ngaphe to fulfil requirements of the township after inspecting its development. He said he had attended to the needs of the township hospital. Likewise, he said, assistance has been provided for the health care in rural region and education sector as much as possible. As development of the entire nation reflects progress region-wise, the government is making arrangements for enabling all MEC Vice-Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Soe Win inspects Ngaphe Township Hospital.— MNA the regions of the Union to achieve progress. they are attending to the needs in development of mentary photo taken with teachers, members of the Ngaphe region. SBT and students. Development of all the regions He added that the local people from Ngaphe While flying to Ngaphe by helicopter, they region should try to carry out tasks for regional and inspected flow of water into Mann Dam built near of the rural areas will contribute to- economic development and measures for peace, tran- Ngaphe and thriving paddy plantations in the irri- wards the cent per cent development quillity and security of the region under the leader- gated areas of the dam. — MNA of the State. ship of the State. And then, the local people are to strive in their respective sectors for implementing Coord meeting for organizing Myanmar Furniture Fair held YANGON, 15 Sept — The first coordination meeting on Myanmar Furniture Fair-2004 to be organized by the Ministry of Forestry was held at the meeting hall of the ministry this afternoon with an address by Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung. Also present on the occasion were Yangon City Development Committee Chairman Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin, deputy ministers, directors-general and managing directors of respective departments and officials. Next, Secretary of Leading Committee for Organizing the Myanmar Furniture Fair-2004 Managing Director of Myanma Timber Enterprise U Win Tun reported on preparatory tasks for the fair, followed by a general round of discussions. The meeting ended with the remarks by the minister. The First Myanmar Furniture Fair-2004 will be held from 22 to 26 October at the Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wizara Road on a grand scale. Lt-Gen Tin Aye presents cash towards the funds of Ngaphe BEHS to Headmistress Daw Win Kyi.— MNA MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 9 breeding sectors. Measures are being taken for extened and implementing the five rural development tasks Bago Division needs to… cultivation of paddy up to 2.6 million acres of monsoon including a rural education standard promotion plan. (from page 16) paddy and 300,000 acres of summer paddy in the So far, the number of universities and colleges Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected region. So, efforts are to be made with added momentum stands at 156, up from 32 in the past. It has also opened water storage capacity of South Nawin Dam with for boosting per-acre yield of the ten major crops more and more primary schools, post-primary schools, 16,674 feet in length and 141 feet in height. Bago adopted by the State and for exporting the surplus. In basic education middle schools and high schools for Division has set a target of 2.6 million acres of monsoon Bago Division, Paukkhaung Township grows edible raising the basic education standard. At such time, paddy and 300,000 acres of summer paddy this oil crops and cotton most and it is extending its officials at all levels are to take part in these tasks in cultivation season and the facility will supply water for monsoon paddy sown acreage. He called for systematic cooperation with the people. He instructed officials growing 20,602 acres of summer paddy in 2004-2005 cultivation of pepper, one of the three new crops concerned to cooperate with local senior citizens in fiscal year. introduced in the region and officials will render as carrying out tasks to make Paukkhaung Township Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than held a meeting with much assistance as possible to grow that crop on a possess all fine characteristics of a city, he said. officers and other ranks and their families at local commercial scale. He urged all households to grow Paukkhaung Township has been able to cultivate battalion in Paukkhaung Township. On the occasion, Thitseint (belleric myrobalan) trees. As Paukkhaung 43,460 acres of monsoon paddy out of the targeted he instructed officials at different levels to fulfil the Township’s main business is agriculture and livestock 35,916 acres in this cultivation season. requirements for betterment of education and health breeding, officials are to make trips down to the After the meeting, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than had sectors and welfare of their families, and extension of a cordial conversation with those present. small-scale agriculture and livestock breeding tasks. Measures are being taken for In the afternoon, they went to Inngagwa sugar mill Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than cordially greeted the officers extended cultivation of paddy up to 2.6 No 11 in Paukkhaung Township. Deputy General and other ranks and families. million acres of monsoon paddy and Manager U Bo Yi of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attended the (Pyay Zone) reported on production, targets and demonstration of cotton growing carried out by the 300,000 acres of summer paddy in Bago distribution of strains of sugarcane. Commander Maj- Myanma Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise in Division. Efforts are to be made with Gen Ko Ko and officials gave supplementary reports. Paukkhaung Township. Manager of the Division added momentum for boosting per- Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave instructions and MCSE U Mya Aung reported on steps being taken for inspected the plantation of sugarcane. meeting the targeted output of long staple cotton, acre yield of the ten major crops Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party went to Basic hybridization of long staple cotton species, organizing adopted by the State and for exporting Education Primary School in Byugon Village in Pyay local farmers to use only high-yield strains and the surplus. Township and met Headmaster U Aye Thwin and agricultural tasks in Bago Division (West). teachers. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than presented 50 dozens Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave instructions on grassroots level. Each household is to breed local each of exercise books and pencils to the headmaster. broad dissemination of agricultural methods to enable species chicken and ducks on a small scale to increase In the evening, he arrived at Thegon Township the farmers to grow the crops systematically, their per capita income and it will lead to higher where he met local authorities and townselders. cooperation of related departments to distribute high- economy of the region. Out of 82,128 acres of monsoon paddy targeted for yield strains, and mixed cropping of edible oil crops The Government is making endeavours in all 2004-2005, 800,40 acres have been grown in the including groundnut and cotton. spheres to build a peaceful, modern and developed township. Out of the targeted 34,350 acres of cotton, so far nation and at the same time it is putting the State’s This morning, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than met Bago Division (West) has grown 22,271 acres. seven-point future policy programme into action so as officers, Tatmadaw members and families at the hall of Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than met division, district to transform the nation into a discipline-flourishing regional battalion in Pyay Station and discussed matters and township level departmental officials, members of democratic nation. on education, health, welfare and cultivation on social organizations and townselders at the office of Now, it is holding the National Convention as the manageable scale. Township PDC. first step. Community peace and tranquillity, prevalence MNA The chairman of the Township PDC reported on of law and order, economic development and human facts about the region and its education, health, social resources play an important role in upgrading the Pyu period ancient objects and health sectors and agriculture and livestock nation to a peaceful, modern and developed one. breeding works. Now, peace and stability has been restored across handed over the nation and the State’s economy is gaining a good Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than said that it being one of YANGON, 15 Sept— A ceremony to hand over the six divisions which can make effective contributions momentum of development. The government has been gold articles of Pyu period was held at Wundwin towards the State’s economy, Bago Division needs to constructing universities and hospitals in the 24 Township PDC Office, Mandalay Division, on 5 place more emphasis on agriculture and livestock development regions to produce more human resources September morning, attended by Deputy Director- Rules relating General U Aung Kyaing and Director U Moe Kyaw Kyaw of Archaeology Department (Upper Myanmar). to… The gold bead and 25 small articles, six gold (from page 16) rings, six stone beads, a small elephant figure, a moon- Precursor Chemicals on 1 shaped gold hook and a gold elephant figure unearthed July, 2004. Moreover, in Aingtha Village, Wundwin Township, were handed State, Division, District over to officials of the Archaeology Department (Upper and Township Com- Myanmar) through Wundwin Township Peace and mittees for Drug Abuse Development Council. Control have organized to The department will present handsome prize to conduct the training the farmer.—MNA course for functions and duties of the supervisory Health care services course committee at Drug Elimination Museum. He opened also stressed that after the YANGON, 15 Sept—The Department for Promotion course the Central and Propagation of the Sasana under the Ministry of Committee for Drug Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspects the tax-free market in Sangyoung Religious Affairs and the Traditional Medicine Abuse Control is to Township.— YANGON COMMAND Department under the Ministry of Health jointly implement the super- organized basic course No 2/2004 on health care visory tasks in accord with Commander inspects tax free markets services with traditional medicines for nuns and laity the rules as soon as YANGON, 15 Sept — Chairman free market on KabaAye Pagoda Road, who are performing religious missionary tasks in hilly possible. Police Lt-Col of Yangon Division Peace and Yankin tax free market in Yankin regions. The opening of the course took place at the Win Myint of Yangon Development Council Commander of Township and Kyaikkasan tax free Missionary Division of the DPPS on Kaba Aye Hill Division Police Force Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint market in Tamway Township. The here this afternoon. clarified the rules with the Swe this morning inspected tax free commander inspected the shops of the It was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs use of power point. markets in Yangon Division and ministries and regiments and units of Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Director-General of Also present were attended to the needs. the Yangon Command. the Traditional Medicine Department Dr Thein Swe, Secretary of Yangon This morning, the commander Tax free markets are opened so Director-General of the DPPS U Sann Lwin, Deputy Division Peace and went to Pantaya tax free market in that local people can buy fresh Director-General U Tun Mra Aung, officials, course Development Council Lt- Dagon Township, Hanthawady tax vegetables, food and meat at reasonable instructors and trainees. Col Myint Kyi, Police Col free market in Sangyoung Township, price. The Minister delivered an address on the occasion. Aung Daing and depart- Konmyinttha tax free market in The commander also attended to Altogether seven nuns and 89 lay persons are mental officials.— MNA Mayangon Township, Nawaday tax the needs. –MNA attending the four-week course. — MNA 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 The pearl of knowledge in human life

Yadanasi Sayadaw (Loilem)

Like a pearl that increases the value of the sea, print media are challenging mankind. Thanks to the knowledge enhances the value and importance of a man. information and communication technology, the world It is true that the State is rendering We need work to get a pearl from the sea. So also, we at present is in the process of globalization, and even a assistance for the task that is being need efforts to gain knowledge. And knowledge improves time span of a minute is important for man at this age. the vision and intellectual power of man. Human beings Thus, man needs to always get in touch with the ever implemented by the ministry. And have tried to improve their vision and intellectual power developing sciences to catch up with the advancing with the participation of all the throughout the different eras of history till the emergence world. Only if we possess knowledge, will we be able to of an advanced human civilization. As human beings see the world from the correct point of view and get people including writers, publishers, have tried to gain knowledge throughout their history, ahead of others who are advancing together with the distributors, readers and the rural they are the most intelligent beings of the world. The rapidly changing and developing era. teachings of Lord Buddha have helped enhance the Man will have the intellectual ability to distinguish people themselves, village libraries will knowledge of Buddhists, till they are able to find the between good and evil, only if he can see the world come into being one after another. correct path to Nirvana. Life is full of hardships and through his own knowledge. He will realize the causes struggles, and based on their experiences and knowledge, behind the success and failures of human life. Thus, a new day. He also pointed out that, “The task of opening parents and teachers have imparted knowledge to knowledge is the true wealth of man. In this regard, the rural libraries with the assistance of the State can be youngsters. Moreover, whether they are good or bad, the State laid down and is implementing an objective — implemented more speedily if the wellwishers and rural experiences the nation had faced in history and is facing Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the people take part in it.” at present will help enrich the knowledge of her citizens. entire nation. It is true that the State is rendering assistance for With their knowledge and intellectual power, they will “Our ministry is striving with the aim of the task that is being implemented by the ministry. And be able to further improve the dignity of their nation and disseminating information to all parts of the nation with the participation of all the people including writers, their own standard. including the remote border areas, enabling the publishers, distributors, readers and the rural people The present era is called the knowledge age, Myanmar’s information sector to distribute news to themselves, village libraries will come into being one because sciences in various fields are advancing with other nations and ensuring dynamism of the information after another. high velocity. All the new advancing branches of machinery”, said Minister for Information Brig-Gen “Only then will the rural people be able to reach knowledge including multimedia, electronic media and Kyaw Hsan at a meeting to discuss opening of knowledge literature and sciences of various branches, and improve banks or libraries in villages on self-reliant basis. They their knowledge in health, education and their main The world at present is in the can also be called the pearl of knowledge. profession — agriculture. Thus, their living standard At the meeting, which was held at the ministry of will further improve”, he noted. process of globalization, and even a information at 1 pm on 17 August, the minister also said, “In addition, the libraries will help the works of time span of a minute is important “In accordance with the aim, the ministry has been literati to serve the national interest in all parts of the working hard for the emergence of more and more self- nation in a way”, he said. He also urged all to make for man at this age. Thus, man needs reliant libraries in rural areas. In the first phase, libraries utmost efforts in providing assistance and suggestions to always get in touch with the ever have been opened in 4,962 village-tracts out of a total of for the emergence of libraries in villages all over the 13,478 village-tracts all over the nation. Thus, the nation. developing sciences to catch up with ministry will have to open libraries in the remaining (To be continued) the advancing world. 8,516 village-tracts.” In his address, the minister referred (Translation: TMT) to the libraries as the pearl of knowledge or the dawn of Kyemon+Myanma Alin: 11.9.2004. Progress of Saikkhaung- Minister inspects waterway in Nyaungdon YANGON, 15 Sept— the waterway. routes for avoiding supplementary report. Punchaung section of Minister for Transport On arrival at the possible damage to the After giving instructions Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, briefing hall on bridge due to the vessels to officials, the minister Saikkhaung-Namhsan accompanied by Deputy Kyeinbinhse Bank, the and maintenance of the looked into construction railroad inspected Minister U Pe Than and minister heard a report by banks and results with the tasks for maintenance of Director-General of the an official on use of charts. The deputy banks near Bo Myat Tun YANGON, 15 Sept— Minister for Rail Directorate of Water programmes of changing minister gave a Bridge. — MNA Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min together with Resources and Improve- Deputy Minister U Pe Than arrived at Htamsai camp ment of River Systems U on the Saikkhaung-Punchaung section of Chit Khin, inspected Saikkhaung-Namhsan railroad building project on progress of preventive 11 September. Col Thaung Aye of Mongnaung measures against bank Station reported on progress of the railroad. The erosion at the top of 12th minister inspected quarries and gave necessary Street in Nyaungdon instructions. yesterday morning. On 12 September morning, the minister and The minister and party arrived at the briefing hall of Saikkhaung- party proceeded to Namhsan railroad building project. First, Col Panhlaing River toll gate Thaung Aye of Mongnaung Station reported on of the DWRIRS. Chief earth work, gathering gravel, laying sleepers and Engineer U Hla Myint railtrack, building bridges and using heavy Thein reported on mechinary on Saikkhaung-Punchaung railroad conditions on sailing of section and Punchaung-Namhsan railroad section. vessels along the Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe inspects waterway of Next, the Deputy Minister reported on waterway and collection Nyaungdon-Sakkawt waterway.—˚TRANSPORT fulfillment and future tasks. The Minister attended of taxes. The director- to their needs. The minister and party presented general and the deputy The Objectives of the 12th Myanmar foodstuff to the Tatmadawmen and the workers who minister gave supplemen- Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions participated in the railroad construction project. tary reports. Out of Saikkhaung-Namhsan railroad section, Together with local * To vitalize patriotism and nationalism in all citizens Saikkhaung-Htiri railroad section has been opened. authorities, the minister * To preserve and safeguard Myanmar cultural heritage Employees of Myanma Railways is making efforts inspected Nyaungdon- * To perpetuate genuine Myanmar music, dance and traditional for opening 29.2 miles long Htiri-Punchaung and Sakkawt waterway, fine arts 27.5 miles long Punchaung-Kaungsai sections changing of routes for * To preserve Myanmar national character before November for ensuring better transportation ensuring safety of the * To nurture spiritual development of the youths of the local people. vessels moving under Bo * To prevent influence of alien culture MNA Myat Tun Bridge along THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 11 Second cash donation Entrepreneurs in Shwepyitha Industrial Town urged to try ceremony for Performing to achieve more successes in respective works blocks. The industrial Arts Competitions held town is established with YANGON, 15 Sept — The Fund-raising and Prize 177 factories including Presentation Sub-committee of the 12th Myanmar 29 textile factories, 55 Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions foodstuff industries, 37 organized the second cash donation ceremony at the personal goods factories, City Hall, here, this afternoon, attended by Chairman five electronics plants, 19 of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Per- forest products and forming Arts Competitions Chairman of Yangon Di- finished wood products vision Peace and Development Council Commander factories, two chemicals of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe. plants, six paper and sta- Also present were Chairman of Yangon City De- tionery factories, nine velopment Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein machinery factories and Lin, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, members of the 12 cold storage and three leading committee, Chairman of the Fund-raising and construction materials Prize Presentation Sub-committee U Aung Soe and factories. officials, officials of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon The entrepreneurs are and guests. carrying out not only ful- First, the commander accepted K 3 million donated Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan inspects Myanma Arman filling needs of the peo- by YCDC through Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin. Automobile Factory in block-4 of Shwepyitha Industrial Zone.— MNA ple but also manufactur- Next, the commander and the mayor accepted K 1 ing import-substitute million donated by Col Tin Tun (Dagon Seikkan YANGON, 15 Sept — mittee, factories of the ducts for ensuring devel- products. In addition, 98 Township Development Co Ltd); K 220,000 by 11 In-charge of Shwepyitha town and their functions, opment of the country factories are under con- City FM advertisement entrepreneurs; K 200,000 by Industrial Zone Minister investment, strength of and the people. So, re- struction in the town. Yuzana Construction; K 150,000 by Olympic Con- for Information Brig-Gen employees, construction quirements of the entre- On arrival at the struction; K 100,000 each by Wah Wah Win Construc- Kyaw Hsan met mem- of roads, proper flow of preneurs will be fulfilled MAM automobile manu- tion U Shein Win (Tetlan Construction), U Kyaw Win bers of Shwepyitha In- water at drains, power as much as possible. Ef- facturing factory in (Thein Than Chit Co), U Kyaw Hsan Myint (Collec- dustrial Zone Supervisory supply, communication, forts are to be made for block-4, the minister tive Triangle Co Ltd), U Khin Maung Phyu (Pan Hay Committee and Shwe- construction of the man- improvement of agro- heard reports on location Wun Restaurant & Play Station) and mines entrepre- pyitha Industrial Town agement office, housing based industries so as to of the factory of Myanma neurs. Management Committee estates and shops, mar- keep abreast of the other Force Industry & Manu- Later, the commander thanked the donors. and entrepreneurs at kets, schools, the day nations. For making facturing Co Ltd, manu- The Fund-raising and Prize Presentation Sub-com- Kanaung Hall in the zone nursery and playground. progress in the industrial facturing of frames of mittee has received K 10.97 million in total including at 2 pm today. Present on Chairman of Shwe- sector, the government, local-made automobile, K 5.17 million of the second cash donation.— MNA the occasion were Secre- pyitha Industrial Town on its part, is performing butterfly to be attached to L & F Minister tours tary of Yangon North Block-1 U Khin Sein and a national duty to encour- the frame, spray bake, District Peace and Devel- Chairman of Blocks 2, 3 age the entrepreneurs ear- manufacturing of local- Taninthayi Division opment Council Maj Chit and 4 U Min Than Htay nestly for development of made CNG vehicles and YANGON, 15 Sept — Central Executive Nyunt, Chairmen of submitted reports on pro- the industrial sector. measures being taken for Committee Member of the Union Solidarity and Shwepyitha and Insein duction of factories in Likewise, private indus- minimizing fuel use and Development Association Minister for Livestock and Township Peace and De- their respective blocks. trial entrepreneurs should preventing air pollution Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein on 11 velopment Councils U Next, the entrepreneurs try to achieve more and presented by Managing September discussed tasks to be implemented in the Kyee Nyo and U Win reported on requirements more successes in their Director of the company region based on agriculture with Chairman of Lwin, officials and entre- of their factories. respective works. In so U Sai Myo Win. Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council preneurs. After attending to doing, the entrepreneurs Next, the minister in- Commander of Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen On behalf of the in- their needs, the minister are to unitedly overcome spected production proc- Ohn Myint and officials at Myeik Airport Hall in dustrial zone supervisory delivered an address. He difficulties in their tasks. ess of the factory and Myeik. committee, Maj Chit said that he thanked the Next, the minister cor- gave necessary instruc- Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Nyunt reported on loca- industrial entrepreneurs dially conversed with the tions. After inspecting Thein, together with officials, went to Kyaukphya tion and area of the in- for their performance in entrepreneurs. test-assembling of CNG- Village-tract in Myeik Township and inspected prawn dustrial zone, setting up manufacturing import- Shwepyitha Industrial used MAM vehicle the breeding camps of the Fisheries Department. of the management com- substitute industrial pro- Town is set up with four minister left Shwepyitha In the evening, Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein Industrial Town in the also met district/township USDA executives at Myeik evening. — MNA District USDA Office and discussed tasks to be carried Commerce out by the USDA for regional development. Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein and Deputy Minister Commander Col Hong Ngai on 12 September also met receives with officials concerned at Kambawza Oil Palm Farm in Yephyu and Taungnge Village in Pyigyi Mandaing. Japanese guests The minister gave instructions on reclamation of farm YANGON, 15 Sept— lands for oil palm cultivation for the regional Minister for Commerce development. Similarly, the minister and party also Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met Kawthoung District Peace and Development received Managing Council members and townselders and discussed land Director Mr Lmai Mitsuo reclamation in the region. of Taiyo Co Ltd and party In the evening, they arrived at oil palm cultivation at his office here this of Yuzana Oil Palm Company in Bokpyin Township Head of Shan State (North) Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department afternoon. and the minister urged officials concerned to extend oil Dr Thaung Htaik and U Sai Lin of Sint-in Village-tract open the village library Also present at the palm cultivation aiming at creating job opportunities on 27.8.2004.— H call were Deputy Minister for the local people. — MNA for Commerce Brig-Gen Singapore Airlines to outsource “IT” jobs to lower costs Aung Tun, Director- SINGAPORE, 15 Sept— statement on Tuesday that costs down to be competi- General U Nyunt Aye of All this needs to be known Singapore Airlines (SIA), it operates in a highly com- tive. The carrier said that Directorate of Trade, * Do not be frightened whenever the island state’s national petitive industry where the staff of the IT Infra- Director-General U Nay carrier, will outsource costs can be a major dif- structure Department have Win of Border Trade intimidated some of its information ferential between the air- been kept apprised of its Department and officials * Do not be bolstered whenever flattered technology (IT) jobs to line and its competitors, plans and the status of the of Myanma Agricultural * Do not be softened whenever appeased lower costs this year. and that as an airline, it project. Produce Trading. The SIA said in a must work to bring its MNA/Xinhua MNA

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For further details please call: 298589, 291982, 201555 Ext-510,540,228 UN General Assembly ends 2004 session Managing Director UNITED NATIONS, 14 without comprehensive heartened to leave the As- Myanma Railways Sept — The United Na- resolution for ten years”. sembly with a more posi- tions General Assembly He said that multi- tive outlook — our ac- Venezuela accuses US of imperialist (UNGA) concluded Mon- lateralism had been the complishments over the day the work of its fifty- guiding principle of his session prove what we can blackmail eighth session. presidency and the basis achieve when we work CARACAS (Venezuela), statement released in mean the United States Julian Hunte, outgo- on which decisions were together, cooperatively, 14 Sept — Venezuela on Caracas. He described would not support Ven- ing president of the UN’s made on the issues on the with a clear sense of pur- Monday accused the Bush’s order as an exam- ezuelan loan requests main deliberative organ, assembly’s wide-ranging pose underpinned by po- United States of imperi- ple of “feudal imperialist which were expected to praised the assembly’s agenda. litical will.” alist blackmail after policies”. be made to international genuine drive to overcome The “negotiating ta- Before closing the President George W Bush The dispute threatened financial institutions in the the crisis of confidence ble” had been given a cen- session, the assembly ordered a cut in US assis- to derail apparent moves next fiscal year. that had gripped the UN tral role, and “this is how adopted a resolution by tance because he said the by Bush and Chavez’s Mendez condemned in the wake of the war in it ought to be” when ad- which it approved the draft South American state was governments to improve the US move as politically Iraq. dressing global challenges Relationship Agreement not doing enough to flight their ties following the motivated and said In his closing remarks, such as terrorism, HIV/ between the International the trafficking of women left-wing Venezuelan Venezuela neither needed Hunte noted that the as- AIDS, poverty and nuclear Criminal Court, the and children. leader’s victory in a refer- nor wanted US financial sembly had proceeded to proliferation, he said. world’s first permanent In a presidential endum on his rule last help. make real headway on “My presidency was war crimes tribunal, and memorandum on Friday, month. Venezuela, the He added the US atti- such issues as sustainable one that ensured that the the United Nations. Bush instructed his admin- world’s No. 5 oil exporter, tude could affect the work development, revitalizing General Assembly broke The opening of the as- istration not to provide is a leading petroleum sup- of the new US Ambassa- the body’s work and re- free of convention in chal- sembly’s next session will certain funding for Ven- plier to the United States. dor to Venezuela, William form of the Security lenging times that demand take place Tuesday after- ezuela in the 2005 fiscal Chavez has called for Brownfield, who has not Council, which had “lan- new ideas, vision and in- noon. year after the State De- high-level talks to discuss yet presented his creden- guished on its agenda novation,” he said. “I am MNA/Xinhua partment said President tensions caused by sharp tials to the Chavez gov- Hugo Chavez’s govern- US criticism of his popu- ernment. Annan urges world’s cities to embrace ment had failed to crack list “revolution” to aid the “His government is down sufficiently on traf- poor and his close ties with giving him public instruc- inclusiveness, equity ficking of persons for Cuba’s Communist leader tions that are contrary to UNITED NATIONS, 14 flashpoints of conflict, and the Millennium Develop- sexual exploitation. Fidel Castro. He has ac- the spirit of what should Sept — United Nations ultimately, barriers to ad- ment Goals,” Annan said. “This is an attempt at cused Bush of backing op- be a productive and re- Secretary-General Kofi vancing the human condi- The goals, set by the blackmail,” Venezuela’s position. spectful relationship,” Annan on Monday urged tion,” the UN chief said in Millennium Summit in Deputy Foreign Minister US officials said Mendez said. world’s cities to embrace the message. 2000, seek to halve ex- Arevalo Mendez said in a Bush’s instructions would MNA/Reuters inclusiveness and equity Annan said. “A glo- treme poverty and hun- Japan’s police to introduce sky marshals where cultures can enrich balizing world of move- ger, reduce infant and each other and educate all ment and migration brings maternal mortality and on commercial flights about the planet’s “won- with it fears and tensions, achieve other social goals, TOKYO, 14 Sept — lines that refuse to com- some countries concerned drous diversity.” which governments and all by 2015. Japanese police are pre- ply with a request to posi- at the risk firearms could Annan made the call in local authorities can Some 3,000 delegates paring to introduce sky tion armed undercover pose to passengers. a message delivered by overcome only with are attending this second marshals on commercial police on flights “where Armed sky marshals Mervat Tallawy, execu- sensitivity and skill.” gathering of the UN Hu- flights as part of their anti- necessary”. will be placed on some tive director of UN Eco- “Only by bringing all man Settlements Pro- terrorism measures, but no “Preparations are Japan Airlines Corp. nomic and Social Com- communities and all citi- gramme’s World Urban date has been fixed for the moving ahead, but no de- (JAL) and All Nippon mission for Western Asia, zens, new and old, into the Forum, a ground-breaking system to be put in place, cision has been made on Airways Co. (ANA) to the UN World Urban development process and global initiative held every a police spokesman said timing,” said a spokes- planes bound for the Forum, now being held in into the halls of urban two years to address the on Monday. man at the National Po- United States, the daily Barcelona, Spain. governance as full part- main challenge of the new The United States said lice Agency. Yomiuri Shimbun reported “Otherwise, they will ners, will we stand a millennium, the planet’s last December that it The US position has on Sunday. remain reservoirs of chance of achieving sus- transition to an urban could deny entry to air- sparked criticism from MNA/Reuters poverty and potential tainable development and world. — MNA/Xinhua

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Beijing has been tortured by horrible sand and dust It was the latest in a series of high profile security The group, which has already staged several stunts, storms since 1999. However, the spring was much cleaner scares in Britain involving both the royal family and says courts discriminate against fathers in divorce cases. and windless in 2003, and many optimistically thought that Prime Minister Tony Blair who has been a staunch ally A companion dressed as his trusty sidekick Robin the terrible weather phenomenon would disappear from in US President George W. Bush’s war on terror turned back when police threatened to shoot him as he the capital. declared after September 11, 2001. climbed the ladder. The holders of this opinion may be discouraged by Dr. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John “I am ... clear that the alarm and camera systems Tan Jiqing, Director of the Institution of Meteorological Stevens, who has warned of an inevitable terror attack installed over the last three years worked and that police Information and Prediction of Disaster Events attached to on Britain and told of several already thwarted, said he acted correctly in assessing the threat he posed,” Home Zhejiang University, who said analysis and computation had ordered a report to be on his desk by Tuesday Secretary David Blunkett told the House of Commons in on the sand and dust storms should integrate all factors — morning. a late night sitting.— MNA/Reuters including sand content, area coverage and destruction — not simply count occurrences. Tan added that sand and dust storm often ebb after “The Tweenies” several strong years, and last year might have been an example of that. set for big-screen The severe situation in the northern and northwestern parts of China this year shows the problem is still there, said the expert. debut Actually, sand and dust storms are influencing an LONDON, 14 Sept — increasing number of places on the globe year by year, said Children’s characters The Tan after his research on the long-term observation results. Tweenies are set for their China’s sand and dust belts are mainly located in the big-screen debut after be- vast northern and northwestern areas, said Dr. Zhang ing bought by Britain’s Xiaoye from Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sci- Entertainment Rights, ences. The dry climate and damaged vegetation produce a home of wise-cracking great deal of sand in the areas and the sharp altitude puppet fox Basil Brush. difference between the world roof Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Entertainment Rights and the surrounding terrain brings concentrated sinking air (ER) said on Monday it had current to the places, Zhang said.China has the world’s Fishermen unload anchovies, the type of fish used to produce nuoc mam, from a bought Tweenies creators leading SDS early-warning system. It established a spe- fishing boat at a port in southern Phu Quoc island. The island, some 45 kilometres Tell-Tale Productions for cialized forecast mechanism in 2002, which has now off Vietnam’s southwestern coast in the Gulf of Thailand, is famed for making the 3.1 million pounds (5.5 evolved into a highly precise digital one sending four best fish sauce — or nuoc mam as is known in Vietnamese — in the world and its million US dollars) and reports each day, he said.—MNA/Xinhua 80,000 inhabitants are justifiably proud of their reputation. — INTERNET planned a major motion picture in 2005-2006 for Study finds polar bears the pre-school favourites. Gartner says 40% of chip The media firm, which contaminated by PCBs, pesticides also holds film rights to vendors to leave in 10 years Mattel’s Barbie doll and OSLO, 14 Sept— New evidence shows that polar bears are suffering from Casper the Friendly Ghost, industrial chemicals swept to the Arctic from nations thousands of miles to the LOS ANGELES, 14 Sept — The semiconductor said first-half profit before south, the WWF global conservation organization said on Monday. industry has become inflated with hundreds of tax, goodwill and excep- It called for a wider ban provide strong indications “the immediate phase out vendors competing in a crowded marketplace, how- tional items was 400,000 on the toxic chemicals, in- that polar bears are con- of the most hazardous ever, within 10 years, 40 per cent of today’s semi- pounds, compared with a cluding some in a newer taminated by PCBs chemicals”, saying the stud- conductor vendors are likely to leave the industry, loss of 200,000 pounds in generation meant to be less (polychlorinated ies added to evidence of according to a study released Monday by Gartner. the year earlier period. harmful than a “dirty biphenyls) and pesticides, contamination of the Arc- Gartner, a high-tech mega-trends, Gartner said, Sales were up 21 per dozen” outlawed by a 2001 and are already being af- tic by chemicals swept north market research firm, iden- adding that this gives tre- cent to 9.1 million pounds. convention. fected by these chemicals,” by winds and currents from tified five mega- trends that mendous benefits in terms The group said it was in “Three new scientific it said in a report. 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Skipper Mark van O Klinsmann wanted the hosts to start the tournament three days later turned a Thierry Henry cutback into his Bommmel fired PSV's first real shot in than the opening match to have more time to prepare. own net after 42 minutes. anger, collected by Jens Lehmann. Beckenbauer said the original plan to have Germany playing Though they deserved the points, the Arsenal thought the breakthrough had R the opening game in Munich could be changed and world cham- difficulty in wresting them from Guus come in the 37th minute when keeper pions Brazil could play instead, providing they qualified. Hiddink's well-organized side was a re- Edwin Zoetebier punched out Henry's "We, at the organiZing committee, don't mind whether Germany minder that Arsenal have long under- rasping shot and Pires headed home — T or Brazil play the opening game," Beckenbauer told German sports performed in this competition. from an offside position. television channel DSF. "We would have liked Germany to start with Hiddink's side denied Arsenal the Five minutes later Henry won back a highlight but the Brazil solution would not be bad either," he added. time and space which they enjoy in the possession by the touchline, darted into S Klinsmann, who was appointed in July, also said he was against Premier League and could have snatched the area and saw his cutback turned in by the idea of having Germany's training camp in Leverkusen, which a draw in the closing stages. Alex, who was being pressured by the he felt was not practical.—MNA/Reuters Arsenal had Robert Pires playing in lurking Patrick Vieira. FA cancels an unfamiliar role on the right in place There was little change after the re- of injured Fredrik Ljungberg, with Span- start, with Arsenal looking for the secu- Drogba receiving ish international Jose Antonio Reyes rity of a second goal but denied the yellow card playing on the left. opportunity in a game of few chances. LONDON, 15 Sept— Against a disciplined opponent, Ar- Henry had a free kick charged down, The yellow card Didier senal took nearly 15 minutes to warm while PSV's Park Ji-Sung and Van Drogba received for div- up, before Henry put Reyes in for an Bommel failed to keep attempts on tar- ing during Chelsea's Pre- angled effort and the France striker ri- get and Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder mier League match at fled a shot into the side netting. Gilberto sent a header from a Dennis Aston Villa has been re- Arsenal continued to press but lacked Bergkamp free kick wide of the post. scinded by referee Rob the killer final ball through a packed MNA/Reuters Styles, the Football Asso- ciation said on Monday. Porto booed off at end of 0-0 draw against Styles sparked contro- versy on Saturday when CSKA Moscow he booked the Ivory Coast PORTO (Portugal), 15 Sept— European champions Porto were booed off by striker in the 80th minute their fans at the end of a frustrating 0-0 draw against CSKA Moscow when for diving following what they began the defence of their trophy on Tuesday. looked like a trip by Villa Porto dominated much of the game a 0-0 draw leaves a bad taste. The team Chelsea's forward Tiago Mendes Cardoso(R) is defender Ulises De La but were unable to find a way through had the will to win but we let the Rus- challenged by PSG Cameroonanese defender Cruz in the penalty area. the stubborn CSKA defence whose goal- sians off the hook." Modeste M'Bami during their Champions League The match ended goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev had an outstand- Porto do not appear to be anything group H football match in Paris.—INTERNET less.—MNA/Reuters ing game. Helder Postiga squandered like the force they were last season and the Portuguese side's best chance just the absence of playmaker Deco in Valencia win 2-0 victory over Anderlecht after the hour when the unmarked striker midfield was especially noteworthy. VALENCIA (Spain), 15 Sept— Vicente scored the opening goal and created struck the post when left with a clear CSKA coach Valeri Gazzaev said he the second to give Valencia a comfortable 2-0 victory over Anderlecht in their shooting chance from close range. was satisfied to tie the defending champi- opening Champions League Group G match on Tuesday. CSKA Moscow were content to de- ons since his side had only two players Valencia, last season's Vicente then beat the scoring in the 17th fend throughout but created danger for with Champions League experience. He UEFA Cup winners, took Michal Zewlakow and minute thanks to Zitka's Porto when they counter-attacked with added that allowing Postiga to hit the post the lead in the 17th minute Lamine Traore with a mistake. The keeper had striker Ivica Olic hitting the post and bar was the only defensive lapse by his side. when Vicente took advan- wonderful run down the ample time to gather midway through the second half. "We picked the right tactics, we cre- tage of a bad mistake by left but Angulo, in space Rufete's cross but the ball "We played much better than we ated more chances but unfortunately we Anderlecht goalkeeper in the middle, could not bounced off his chest and have compared to other games -- much couldn't produce anything solid," he said. Daniel Zitka to score from find the target. straight to Vicente to pick faster, better team play, and we had a lot "This is going to a big morale boost the edge of the area. Vicente showed a a spot inside the post. more shots on goal," said Porto coach for our players, who are very young. Did Vicente set up the sec- cooler head himself to open MNA/Reuters Victor Fernandez. I expect more from FC Porto? A team ond in the first minute of "We were really pushing in the sec- gets what the other side gives it." first-half injury time when Milan win Shakhtar 1-0 ond half. The worst thing was the score, MNA/Reuters he found Ruben Baraja KIEV, 15 Sept— A late goal by midfielder Clarence just outside the box to Seedorf gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Shakhtar thread a shot past Zitka. Donetsk in their opening Champions League Group F The Spanish champi- match on Tuesday. The 2003 winners struggled to ons continued to dominate break down their Ukrainian opponents, despite enjoy- in the second half and ing a one-man advantage for most of the second half, clinched their first victory until Seedorf fired home a loose ball from the edge of over Belgian opposition the area in the 84th minute. with little difficulty. It was the Dutch international's third goal in two Valencia, twice beaten matches after a brace in Milan's 2-2 draw with Serie A finalists in the Champi- rivals Livorno at the weekend. ons League and returning Shakhtar had won five of their last six home fixtures to the competition after against continental opposition, but had been expected their Spanish league and to struggle, especially as Milan welcomed back Italy UEFA Cup double last internationals Alessandro Nesta and Andrea Pirlo, season, were quickly into both of whom had been rested against Livorno. their stride at a packed Instead it was Shakhtar who dominated the first half Mestalla. and Milan might have been two goals down within the Curro Torres whistled first 10 minutes, as striker Zvonimir Vukic and Brazil- a shot over the bar after ian midfielder Matuzalem, forced Dida to palm shots five minutes and a couple round his posts. of minutes later Pablo It was almost 30 minutes into the match before a Aimar picked out Miguel Pirlo chip over the defence created Milan's first scoring Barcelona's Ronaldhino (R) is challenged by Celtic's Neil Lennon in the Angel Angulo to test Zitka chance, but Jon Dahl Tomasson headed straight at the Champions League Group F soccer match at Celtic Park in Glasgow, after a powerful run. keeper.—MNA/Reuters on 14 Sept, 2004. Barcelona won the match 3-1.—INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 September, 2004 15

cious Seafood 19:50 Prospering and Devel- of Indawgyi Lake MRTV-3 15:55 Lively Dancer, oping Mon State (Part-IV) MRTV-3MRTV-3 Myanmar Mintha 19:55 Vram Naga Harvest 22:25 Songs On Screen 15:58 Tour In Myanmar Dance “Past Merit” “Taunggyi, Inlay” 19:58 The beautiful green ice 22:30 National News 16:00 National News 20:00 National News 22:35 Parahita Tiger School 16:05 The Mountain With 20:05 National Races Village 22:40 Interview with an Or- Antique Stone Sculp- (Shan & Bamar) namental Fish Breeder 16-9-2004 (Thursday) tures 20:10 Song “Speaking 22:45 National News (Programme Schedule) 16:10 Song “Hill Resort through our eyes” 22:50 Greening of the Hills Morning Transmission Town” 20:12 The Royal Animal and Ranges, in order (9:00 - 10:00) 16:12 A Glance of Myanmar Weights of the to achieve Climate 9:00 Signature Tune Woman Artist Myanmar Empires Change (Tant-Kyi- Greeting 16:15 National News 20:15 National News Hill) Magway Divi- 9:02 Song of Myanmar 16:20 Unique Biodiversity of 20:20 Unique Biodiversity of sion) Beauty & Scenic Indawgyi Lake (Part- Indawgyi Lake (Part- 22:55 The Rakhine Dance, Sights “Mingalabar” IV) III) The Pride of Yoma 9:06 Photo by Actor 16:25 Song of Myanmar 20:25 Myanmar Modern 23:00 National News 9:10 Headline News Beauty & Scenic Song “Land of Beauty” 9:12 Let’s have a chat Sights “Mingalabar” 20:30 National News 23:05 The Wooden Walking online 16:30 National News 20:35 Pickled Featherback Stick 9:15 National News 16:35 Parahita Tiger School 20:40 Artistic Touch 23:10 Myanmar Modern 9:20 Production of A Deli- 16:40 Interview with an Or- 20:45 National News Song “The Beauty of cious Seafood namental Fish Breeder 20:50 Interview on Marquetry Lay Nyar Man Dai” 9:25 Lively Dancer, 16:45 National News Painting 23:12 Myanmar Interna- Myanmar Mintha 16:50 Greening of the Hills 20:55 The Ozi (or) Kettle- tional Fish Market 9:28 Tour In Myanmar and Ranges, in order to drum Dance Variety 23:15 National News “Taunggyi, Inlay” achieve Climate 21:00 National News 23:20 Quality Rice Produc- 9:30 National News Change (Tant-Kyi-Hill) 21:05 Only Water, Not Gold tion in Myanmar 9:35 The Mountain With Magway Division) 21:10 Myanmar Modern 23:25 Song of Myanmar Antique Stone Sculp- 16:55 The Rakhine Dance, Song “Glory of Beauty & Scenic tures The Pride of Yoma Myanmar” Sights “Come and see WEATHER 9:40 Song “Hill Resort 17:00 National News 21:15 National News Myanmar” Wednesday, 15 September 2004 Town” 17:05 The Wooden Walking 21:20 Talent Show on a Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hours 9:42 A Glance of Myanmar Stick Maze of Xylophones MST: During the past 24 hours, rain or thundershowers Woman Artist 17:10 Myanmar Modern 21:25 Song of Myanmar have been isolated in Kachin State, scattered in Shan State, 9:45 National News Song “The Beauty of Beauty & Scenic upper Sagaing and Mandalay Divisions and widespread 9:50 Unique Biodiversity of Lay Nyar Man Dai” Sights “Myanma in the remaining areas with locally heavyfalls in Rakhine Indawgyi Lake (Part- 17:12 Myanmar International Panorama & Myanma State, lower Sagaing and Magway Divisions, isolated IV) Fish Market Sentiment” heavyfalls in Shan State and Mandalay Division. The note- 9:58 Song of Myanmar 17:15 National News 21:35 Photo by Actor worthy amounts of rainfall recorded were Kyauktaw Beauty & Scenic 17:20 Quality Rice Produc- 21:40 Headline News (15.75) inches, Sittway (5.39) inches, Maungdaw (5.04) Sights “Come and See tion in Myanmar 21:42 Let’s have a chat Thursday, September 16 inches, Pinlaung (3.27) inches, Kanbalu and Myingyan Myanmar” 17:25 Song of Myanmar online Tune in today: (2.68) inches each, Pakokku (2.40) inches, Kalay (1.85) Beauty & Scenic 21:45 National News 8.30 am Brief news 8.35 am Music: inches, Minbu and Magway (1.81) inches each. 16-9-2004 (Thursday) Sights “Come and see 21:50 Production of A Deli- -I’ll be there for Maximum temperature on 14-9-2004 was 78°F. Mini- Evening Transmission Myanmar” cious Seafood you (Solid Har- mum temperature on 15-9-2004 was 67°F. Relative hu- (15:30 - 17:30) 21:55 Lively Dancer, monie) midity at 9:30 hrs MST on 15-9-2004 was 92%. 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Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of and tranquillity, prevalence of law and development of other sectors of the economy as well the entire nation order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic * Uplift of national prestige and integ- * National reconsolidation system rity and preservation and safeguard- * Emergence of a new enduring State * Development of the economy inviting participation in ing of cultural heritage and national Constitution terms of technical know-how and investments from character * Building of a new modern developed sources inside the country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit nation in accord with the new State * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education Constitution in the hands of the State and the national peoples standards of the entire nation

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt sends Out of the targeted 34,350 acres of felicitations to Papua New Guinea cotton, so far Bago Division (West) YANGON, 16 Sept — On the occasion of the Independence Day of Papua New Guinea, which falls on 16 September 2004, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt has sent a message of felicitations to the has grown 22,271 acres. Right Honourable Sir Michael Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.— MNA Bago Division needs to place more emphasis on agriculture and livestock breeding sectors Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than on inspection tour of Bago Division

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects Inngagwa Sugarcane Farm of No 11 Sugar Mill in Inngagwa, Paukkhaung Township.— MNA

YANGON, 15 Sept—Member of the State Peace and of water for cultivation of summer and monsoon supply more irrigation water to meet the target of Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of paddy. Col Hla Min and Commander Maj-Gen Ko Ko 300,000 acres of paddy. He called for growing of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of gave supplementary reports. suitable seasonal crops including black gram. Bago Division PDC Commander of Southern Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than said that it needs to (See page 9) Command Maj-Gen Ko Ko, Chairman of Bago Division (West Branch) PDC Col Hla Min, Col Khin Zaw Oo of local station and officials, arrived at South Nawin Dam Rules relating to the Supervision of Controlled in Paukkhaung Township, Pyay District, yesterday morning. Precursor Chemicals clarified Officials of the Irrigation Department of the YANGON, 15 Sept — Clarification of the rules of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation reported on relating to the Supervision of Controlled Precursor Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint salient points on the dam, irrigated acreage and supply Chemicals organized by the Yangon Division Swe delivered an address. In his address, he said the Committee for Drug Abuse Control was held this government organized the Supervisory Committee for morning at Yangon Division Peace and Development Controlled Precursor Chemicals in 1998 and issued Use Natural Gas Vehicles Council Office on Bank Road here. the rules relating to the Supervision of Controlled

and save fuel oil Chairman of Yangon Division CDAC Chairman (See page 9)

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Adequate supply of natural gas helps facilitate passenger and cargo transport. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe addresses opening ceremony to clarify the rules relating to Supervision of Controlled Precursor Chemicals.— YANGON COMMAND