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Established 1914 Volume XIII, Number 61 10th Waxing of Nayon 1367 ME Thursday, 16 June, 2005 Natural resources are gained from Senior General Than Shwe sends the natural world. Another strength message of sympathy to PRC President is the Myanmar society, which has many fine cultural traditions. YANGON, 15 June — Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Devel- opment Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of sympathy to His Excellency Mr Myanmar people possess such out- Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China for the loss of life and property caused standing characteristics as persever- by the recent floods and landslides in Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou Provinces and Xinjiang ance, bravery, patience and forgive- Uygur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. — MNA ness. Independence and sovereignty are the most valuable heritage of the nation It is the national duty of all citizens to safeguard the heritage throughout the generation “Our Three Main National Causes” and 12 political, economic and social objectives are the national policy of Myanmar YANGON, 15 June—The opening of Myanmar and they have faced in their lives. International Studies Course No 8 conducted by the The purpose of the courses constantly conducted Union Solidarity and Development Association took by the Association is to develop human resources place at the USDA Training Centre in Hmawby and to shape the brighter future of the nation. The Township this morning, with an address by Member subjects on knowledge, education, vocation, and mod- of USDA Central Panel of the Patrons Prime Minis- ern technologies are prescribed to flourish firm be- ter Lt-Gen Soe Win. lief and conviction, the spirit through which the peo- Also present on the occasion were USDA Secre- ple want to live in peace and stability and share weal tariat members, CEC members, guests, course in- and woe, the spirit of building the nation, and Union charge Lt-Col Khin Win, course instructors and train- Spirit among the trainees, to preserve national char- ees. acter and to sharpen the skills of the trainees. As a The Prime Minister in his speech said that the result, the drive enhances the capability of the nation course is nurturing and training educated new gen- and imparts the trainees with Union Spirit, national- eration youths to become a reliable force of the na- istic fervour and skills. tion. Myanmar is blessed with fine geographic features The course covers subjects on national politics, and moderate climates and rich in natural resources. State security, State’s political affairs, economic and These strengths are gained from the natural world. social development, and international affairs. The Another strength is the Myanmar society, which has trainees have an opportunity to study Myanmar and many fine cultural traditions. Myanmar people pos- Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win delivers an international affairs. sess such outstanding characteristics as perseverance, address at the opening ceremony of Myanmar and The scope of Myanmar and international studies bravery, patience and forgiveness. And they never International Studies Course No 8 of Union is quite broad, so the trainees should pay a serious bear grudge against anyone and tend to forgive. Solidarity and Development Association. — MNA attention to the subjects, considering the experiences (See page 8) Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 16 June, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Thursday, 16 June, 2005 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Myanmar determined to fight * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation against trafficking in persons * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy The Union of Myanmar does not condone the practice of trafficking in persons and is con- stantly striving to overcome the pernicious prac- Sittway GTC, site of Yegyanbyin Sluice Gate inspected tice under the guidance of the Government and leadership of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Fed- YANGON, 15 June — Maj-Gen Khin Maung Next, the commander oversaw construction eration and with the cooperation of the entire Myint, Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Devel- tasks at the college and growing of shade and flowery national people. However, the big nation has opment Council and Commander of Western Com- plants. mand, accompanied by Brig-Gen Than Tun Aung of Afterwards, the commander and party proceeded turned a blind eye to the firm determination Sittway Station and departmental personnel, arrived to the site for construction of the sluice gate for demonstrated by Myanmar in eradicating the at Government Technological College in Sittway on prevention against flow of salty water into farmlands problem of trafficking in persons and the progress 13 June morning. in Yegyanbyin. achieved so far. Principal Dr Win Naing briefed the commander MNA The fifth annual report on trafficking in on academic and construction matters and greening persons issued by US State Department this month tasks in the environs of the college. Brig-Gen Than Complementary copies of Yangon has totally ignored Myanmar’s efforts to combat Tun Aung of Sittway Station gave a supplementary trafficking in persons and its enthusiastic coop- report. Tourist Map (09-2005) distributed eration with neighbouring countries and interna- The commander instructed officials to try hard tional organizations. Therefore, the Ministry of to complete the tasks in time meeting the set standard. Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Union 219 drugs-related cases of Myanmar on 9 June, 2005, issued an announce- ment with respect to the report of the US State exposed during May Department. In the announcement, it is men- YANGON, 15 June — Tatmadaw, Myanmar Po- tioned that the report lacks objectivity and does lice Force and Customs Department managed to ex- not inspire greater action against human traf- pose 219 drugs-related cases during May 2005. The drugs-related cases exposed were 91.8075 ficking. kilos of opium in 31 cases, 6.5819 kilos of heroin in While the report alleges that Myanmar 78 cases, 0.4519 kilo of opium oil in 11 cases, 0.6157 does not comply with the minimum standards for kilo of low-grade opium in 12 cases, 4.2325 kilos of the elimination of trafficking in persons and is mirijuana in 14 cases, 3,860 stimulant tablets in 52 not making significant efforts to do so, it ac- case, 19 kilos of stimulant powder in one case, 0.1 knowledges that Myanmar has made improved litre of cough syrup in one case, 10.27 kilos of speciosa efforts to combat trafficking. It also criticizes in seven cases, 102.05 kilos of stimulant iced in one case, 150.15 litres of chemical liquid in one case, two Myanmar for providing minimal assistance to cases for failure to register and eight others. victims but acknowledges that Myanmar has set In connection with the cases, action was taken up a repatriation centre on the Myanmar-Thai against 320 persons— 273 men and 47 women. border. Therefore, the report is contradictory. MNA The Preventive Working Committee for Trafficking in Persons established in July, 2002, Self-reliant library opened has been very active in carrying out its work. YANGON, 15 June —In an effort to disseminate Yangon Tourist Map in circulation.—MNA During the period between 2002 and 2004, the general knowledge to people, a self-reliant library of committee reviewed 474 cases. As a result, 519 Gwaybin Village-tract in Seikphyu Township was inaugurated on 10 June. YANGON, 15 June — Under the directives of the persons had legal action taken against them; At the opening ceremony, wellwishers donated Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Design Printing Serv- 2,629 victims were rescued; 722,061 were edu- books on general knowledge and 20 chairs. Chairman ices Co Ltd (DPS) has already distributed Yangon cated regarding the danger posed by traffickers of Seikphyu Township Peace and Development Coun- Tourist Map (09-2005). and 17,280 persons repatriated. The National cil U Ye Hla, Head of township Information and Yangon Tourist Map (09-2005) features de- Plan of Action on anti-trafficking contains strat- Public Relations Department U Myint Soe and tailed Yangon map, residences of entrepreneurs. It egies for prosecution, protection and preventing. Gwaybin Village PDC Chairman U Mya Thaung precisely describes locations and telephone numbers Moreover, the Committee on Combating Traf- formally opened the library. — MNA of international airlines, embassies of foreign mis- sions, hotels, inns, restaurants, travel and tour serv- ficking in Persons, the Preventive Working Com- ices, golf courses, medical centres, courier services, mittee for Trafficking in Persons and the Task MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DONATED: Mr Oliver language schools, beauty spa and taxi and transport Force to draft the anti-trafficking law have been E Soe Thet & Daw Khin Khet Khet Khaing and German Interplast donated one operation table, services. Besides, markets for world tourists, inter- established. one operation light, one suction machine and one national standard showrooms, museums, pagodas, To prevent trafficking in persons in Asia, air-conditioner worth K 4 million to Thandwe gems and jewellery shops and souvenirs shops with Myanmar and Australia have signed an MoU on Hospital on 12-6-2005. The medical complete map references included in it. prevention of human trafficking. According to superintendent of the hospital accepts Businessmen from hotels, travel and tour op- the MoU, Myanmar has been cooperating with the donations.— H erators, embassies, airlines, restaurants and souvenir Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. From 27 to 29 shops across the country may take out copies of October, 2004, Myanmar hosted the Meeting for Yangon Tourist Maps by showing a copy of compa- ny’s register and a letter of special power at DPS the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative No (165-167), 35th Street, First Floor, Kyauktada Against Trafficking in Persons.