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Volume XII, Number 325 12th Waning of Tabodwe 1366 ME Monday, 7 March, 2005 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 Convocation of University for Development of National Races held UDNR Trainees urged to serve interest of the State and enhance dignity of the university

YANGON, 6 March—The 14th convocation of for Development of National Races Chairman of University for Development of National Races was Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council held in conjunction with the third teachership di- Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha ploma conferring ceremony at the convocation hall Aye conferred M.Ed degree on four trainees and B.Ed of the university on 5 March morning. degree on 146 trainees, Vice-Chairman of the Uni- It was attended by Chairman of University versity Council Chairman of Civil Service Selection Council of University for Development of National and Training Board Dr Than Nyun conferred B.Ed Races Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and degree on 157 trainees and Rector of UDNR Col Development Council Commander of North-West Zaw Min Thein conferred teachership diploma on Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Vice-Chairman of the 163 trainees. University Council Chairman of Civil Service Selec- Next, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and tion and Training Board Dr Than Nyun, members U Development Council Commander of North-West Aung Myint, Director-General of CSSTB U Hla Kyi, Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye made a speech. He Rector of UDNR Col Zaw Min Thein, representa- stressed the need for trainees who had completed the tives from State and Division Peace and Develop- respective courses are to serve the interest of the ment Councils, Pro-Rector (Admin) of UDNR Lt- State and enhance the dignity of the university. They Col Nyi Nyi San, Pro-Rector (Academic) Daw Khin also need to realize the education promotion pro- Si Si, division level departmental heads, Chairman grammes being implemented by the government as of Sagaing District Peace and Development Council they are the education staff nurtured by the State. Lt-Col Soe Naing, faculty members, guests, trainees To be able to do so, they are to strive to be and their relatives. competent and well-versed and to inculcate the peo- Chairman of University Council of University ple of the regions to where they are assigned duties with nationalistic spirit and Union Spirit. The Union INSIDE Solidarity and Development Association is actively participating in the successful realization of the seven- They are friendly to and ready to help others, Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye conferring B.Ed step Road Map by doing their bit for the emergence hoping for nothing in return. They receive their degree on a graduate trainee.— MNA of a peaceful modern developed and discipline-flour- guests willingly. Such lovely characteristics of ishing democratic nation. With this end in view, the Myanmar nationals were featured in the diaries of onus is on the graduate trainees to take part in the the tourists who visited Myanmar during the pe- Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye addresses 14th process as they are hard-core members of USDA he riod of successive eras. convocation and third diploma conferring disclosed. DR MA TIN WIN ceremony of UDNR.— MNA (Page 6) The ceremony ended at 11 am.—MNA

Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Monday, 7 March, 2005 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State To make concerted efforts * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy with correct outlooks The State Peace and Development Council Officials urged to make efforts POEM has been implementing the short-term plans be- for timely completion of projects ginning 1992-93 and now the third five-year plan What you see is the outcome is being implemented. As short-term plans have YANGON, 6 March — Minister for Industry-2 * Do you think, we Myanmars met with success, the nation is now on the right Maj-Gen Saw Lwin together with officials concerned Today are being carried away track of development. went to Multipurpose Diesel Engine Manufacturing By wavering With the prevalence of law and order, po- Factory Project (Thagaya), Yedashe Township, on 4 litical, economic, social and transport infrastruc- March afternoon. At the briefing hall of the factory, And rambling thoughts? tures have emerged due to the relentless efforts Project Director of Myanma Industrial Construction * Do you think we will be of responsible personnel at different levels. As Services U Khin Win reported on progress in build- Bolstered by flattery? grassroots level bodies, the regional Peace and ing of industries and workshops and future tasks, * Do you think we will be cowed Development Councils have been formed to im- Adviser to Directorate of Myanma Industrial Plan- By threats? plement the State’s policies and plans. ning U Than Htut on arrival of machinery imported * Do you think we will be softened Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win met State from foreign countries and measures being taken for By words of soft-soaping? and Division commissioners of General Adminis- water supply and Director of Myanma Automobiles * Do you think we are dumb tration Department at the Ministry of Home Af- and Diesel Engine Industries U Thwin Myint Maung Not having been informed fairs on 5 March and gave necessary instructions on planting of teak for greening the project area and Of events internal and external? to them. He said that the staff of GAD should its environs. * If you’ve thought that way understand the overriding importance of their The minister gave necessary instructions to You’d better rethink. functions and they should also implement the the officials concerned. Next, the minister looked * You see for yourself what moves State policies properly. into chosen sites for construction industries and We Myanmars have made significantly They need to further enhance their abili- workshops in the project area. In response to your soft-soaping, flattery ties and capabilities as they will have to strengthen On the following day, the minister and party and threats. the administrative machinery of a discipline- went to Paunglong river. The minister checked con- * Well, that’s the outcome, you’ve seen for flourishing democratic nation. They are also to necting of water pipe lines to the factory and he yourself do their utmost to be competent in their jobs and gave instructions on arrangements for availability of To what height do you want to blunder? imbued with the spirit to serve the interest of the water efficiently. — MNA Meru (Trs) State and the people with patriotism. In building the nation into a modern devel- oped discipline-flourishing democratic one, dy- Blood donor membership applications presented namic and efficient administrative machinery is YANGON, 6 March — As a gesture of hailing authorities, members of social organizations and blood essential. Therefore, the government has formed the 60th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, a ceremony donors. and assigned duties to State/Division, District, to present permanent blood donor membership ap- First, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin deliv- Township, Ward/Village-tract Peace and Devel- plications, to collectively donate blood and to carry ered an address on the occasion. Yangon South Dis- opment Councils at different levels as regional out sanitation work was held at District People’s trict Superintendent Dr U Zaw Win accepted 10,600 administrative bodies. Hospital in Thanlyin Township, Yangon South Dis- blood donor membership applications. The mayor and The State Peace and Development Council trict this morning. party gave encouragement to volunteers carrying out is the government which is discharging duties at the transitional period. Likewise, regional ad- Present on the occasion were CEC member sanitation work in the hospital. ministrative bodies are the ones fulfilling the re- of Union Solidarity and Development Association Next, the mayor formally opened Yadana quirements at the transitional period. The re- Yangon Division In-Charge Chairman of Yangon Myintzu self-reliance road in Sa/Ka Ward, gional administrative bodies need to be far-sighted City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thingangyun Township and accepted 1,611 mem- as their functions cover political, economic and Thein Lin, Vice-Chairman Vice-Mayor Col Maung bership applications. Afterwards, the mayor and party social spheres. Hence, they are to carry out tasks Pa, Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and went on an inspection tour of Bonma road being with administrative, security and economic out- Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi, officials of upgraded in Nya Ward, North Okkalapa Township looks. the Department of Heath under the Ministry of and accepted 1,535 membership applications. At such a time when the present period is a Health, medical superintendents and doctors, local MNA transitional one, the service personnel are to make concerted efforts actively on the basis of correct UMFCCI Merchants, industrialists leave for Malaysia, outlooks to ensure their performances speedy AGM to be Singapore, Thailand and dynamic. YANGON, 5 March — U Kyaw Min (Sein and the 22nd ASEAN Furni- held in MCC A 13-member Myanmar Mya Mattress) left here by ture Show 2005 in Singa- Tatmadawmen of parade YANGON, 6 March— delegation led by Joint air this morning to attend pore and to visit Thailand The 14th Annual General Secretary of Mandalay the Malaysia Furniture for seeking the columns entertained Meeting of the Union Division Chambers of Export Exhibition market.They were seen YANGON, 6 March — Under the arrangement of Myanmar Federation Commerce and Industry (MAFEX) in Kuala off at the airport by offi- of Directorate of Pubic Relations and Psychological of Chambers of Com- U Ba Kyi Sein and CEC Lumpur of Malaysia and cials.— MNA Warfare, No 1 and No 2 Mobile Public Relation merce and Industry will Units entertained Tatmadawmen of various columns beheld at Myanmar with films at different camps where the military Convention Centre columns to take part in the 60th Anniversary Armed (MCC) on Mindhama Forces Day were putting up yesterday evening. Road in Mayangon Vocalists to the accompaniment of Myawady Township at 1 pm on music troupe of Myawady TV Broadcasting Unit 12 March. entertained the Tatmadawmen of Aung San Column in South Okkalapa local battalion. No 1 Mobile Pub- Members of lic Relation Unit presented songs and dances and UMFCCI were invited to Anyeint to the Tatmadawmen of Hsinbyushin Col- attended the meeting umn at Mingaladon Station. Likewise, No 2 Mobile without fail. Public Relation Unit presented songs and dances and The export quality Anyeint to the Tatmadawmen of Kyansittha Column Myanmar products will at the local battalion opposite of Aungmingala High- be on displayed way Bus Terminal. Similarly, the Tatmadawmen of at UMFCCI AGM Myawady Column were entertained with films at Exhibition-2005 which Yangon Command Headquarters. Column command- will be held on the same The Myanmar delegation led by Mandalay Division Commerce and Industry ers, commanding officers, officers and Tatmadawmen day. Association Joint-Secretary U Ba Kyi Sein and CEC U Kyaw Min (Sein and enjoyed the entertainment. — MNA MNA Mya Mattress) seen at the airport before departure for Malaysia.—˚UMFCCI

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Government League, said President Hu Jintao dem- People's Political Con- People on the two he was most impressed onstrate the utmost good- sultative Conference sides of the Taiwan Straits with President Hu's sol- will and sincerity, said (CPPCC) representing the are blood relation, said Li emn commitment to the Cheng Zhengtong, vice- Taiwan region Friday Ganliu, vice-chairman of broad masses of the Tai- director of Fujian Provin- afternoon. the 10th Central Commit- wan compatriots. cial Committee of the Tai- Most members of the tee of the Revolutionary "The speech fully wan Democratic Self- CPPCC National Com- Committee of Chinese demonstrates the care and Government League. "I mittee said Hu's speech Kuomintang. "As long as love for the Taiwan com- hope the Taiwan compa- has fully demonstrated the the Taiwan authorities rec- patriots from the Chinese triots will catch the spirit Chinese people's heart-felt ognize the '1992 Consen- Mainland's side," he said, of the speech." desire for peace and sta- sus', we'll have a basis for adding that he hoped the Shi Sihao, counsellor bility across the Taiwan cross-Straits dialogue, ne- Taiwan authorities will of All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, Venezuelan President arrives India said the guideline is "a NEW DELHI, 5 March — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias kind gesture" to Taiwan arrived here on Friday for a four-day visit to India, the first by a Venezuelan and urges the Taiwan au- head of state. thorities to take the op- Two Bangladeshi men wrapped in blankets cross a Indian President APJ Abdul try and commerce, science and technol- portunity to "make the bamboo bridge recently. Bangladesh has Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan ogy, environment and natural resources, right choice" and "im- experienced its shortest winter in a decade, as Singh welcomed Chavez at a ceremo- energy, health and information and com- prove cross-Straits rela- meteorologists warned that the unusually short nial reception at the forecourt of munications, is also to visit Kolkata and tions".— MNA/Xinhua season may be due to global warning.—INTERNET Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential Bangalore. palace. He later laid a wreath at Raj The two countries have set up a Joint Zimbabwe to launch waste management strategy Ghat, the memorial for Mahatma Working Group on Hydrocarbons that HARARE, 5 March — Zimbabwean Minister of Environment and Tourism Gandhi, the Indo-Asian News Service meets once a year to coordinate pro- Francis Nhema said on Friday that his ministry will soon launch a Waste reported. grams of cooperation in the hydrocar- Management Strategy that seeks to take Zimbabwe back to its original status Chavez, who is accompanied by the bons sector. as a clean country. ministers of foreign affairs, light indus- MNA/Xinhua He said this at the com- Natural Resources, em- portunity to announce that memoration of Africa barked on a waste separa- the Environmental Man- Ethiopia, Japan sign grant agreement Environment Day, which tion programme to pro- agement Board, compris- ran under the theme mote waste separation in ing nine members, was of $3.79m "Clean Cities, Let's Plan government offices. now in place and would ADDIS ABABA, 5 March — Ethiopia and Japan on Friday signed a grant for Them." "I am told that recy- be responsible for the ap- agreement amounting to 3.79 million US dollars. He said Zimbabwe's cling paper saves about pointment of director-gen- Under the agreement, the grant will Food Production Grant Aid scheme. environment was deterio- 17 per cent of trees, 50 per eral and staff members be used to procure products mutually Izumi also expressed his convic- rating at a frightening rate cent of water and reduces for the Environmental agreed upon by the two parties and to tion that the grant would be used to with most towns and cit- air pollution by 74 per cent Management Agency. transport the products. make substantial contribution toward ies increasingly becoming from every ton of paper MNA/Xinhua produced. This shows that Speaking on the signing ceremony, improving the lives of the Ethiopian filthy due to littering, in- Peruvian police State Minister of Finance and Economic people and to reinforce and promote discriminate dumping of we can go a long way in Development Mekonnen Manyazewal the good relations between Ethiopia waste, improper waste dis- saving our environment if seize 500 kilos of said Japan has been supporting the food and Japan. posal methods and defec- we employ simple tech- drugs security programmes designed by the Japan has been providing such a grant tive sewer systems. He niques of waste recy- LIMA, 5 March — Pe- Ethiopian Government and the grant every year to foster Ethiopia's agricul- said the ministry had, cling," the minister said. ru's National Police said would have great importance to ensure tural productivity through the Increase through the Department of He also took the op- Friday it had seized 500 food security in the country. of Food Production Grant Aid scheme. US under pressure to explain kilos of drugs hidden in a Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia The total amount of the grant has refrigerator truck in the Kenjiro Izumi on his part explained that now reached approximately 122 million Italian convoy shooting in Iraq northwest of the country. the grant would be used to purchase dollars. BAGHDAD, 6 March — Pressure has increased on The driver of the vehi- fertilizer under the Japanese Increase of MNA/Xinhua the United States to explain its troops firing on a cle and his assistant were convoy carrying freed Italian hostage Giuliana arrested during the op- Sgrena, that wounded her and left one of her rescu- eration on Wednesday ers dead. night. A tempest was brewing over the tragic mishap on the According to the driver, road to the Baghdad airport late Friday when US the truck departed from soldiers opened fire on Sgrena’s speeding convoy, Huanuco department in killing an Italian service agent who shielded her from the central jungle region, the bullets. About 100 anti-globalization protesters where important cocaine- gathered outside the US embassy in Rome demanding producing valleys are lo- the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. cated, and was heading to Paris-based journalist rights group Reporters With- the coastal city of Talara. out Borders demanded an independent UN-led inquiry This has been the fifth into the incident. time the police have seized US President George W Bush, who earlier called a large amount of drugs in Berlusconi to express his regrets, has pledged a full 31 days. Besides a total of investigation into the shooting. 3.5 tons of drugs seized, Differing accounts of what happened emerged, with the police have arrested a Sgrena telling the country’s ANSA news agency her number of suspects, in- convoy was fired at by a patrol and that the car was not cluding 14 Colombians, speeding. “Our vehicle was running at normal speed nine Mexicans and 19 Passengers board a Malaysia Airlines aircraft which could not be misunderstood,” she said, rejecting Peruvians during the on 6 March, 2005. — INTERNET US fears of a possible suicide attack.—Internet period. — MNA/Xinhua

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Tests of bird flu vaccine on monkeys in Vietnam successful HANOI, 5 March — Initial tests of a bird flu vaccine on monkeys in Vietnam, the country hit worst by an epidemic that has killed 47 people in Asia, have been successful, a top medical official said on Friday. Vietnamese researchers injected a paper as saying. vaccine based on weakened H5N1 bird However, experts said last month the flu virus on three monkeys early last effectiveness of a vaccine against a versa- month and three weeks later found the tile and resilient virus if it mutated into a monkeys were healthy and had pro- form that could jump easily between hu- duced anti-bodies. mans, their main fear, would be limited. "Researchers have repeated the in- If it did mutate into that form, the experts jections in the monkeys and we expect fear it would trigger a pandemic which results in the next two weeks," Nguyen might kill millions of people in a world Jawdat Abd al-Kadhum, a 23-year-old Iraqi, walks past Iraqi policemen near Tran Hien, director of the National In- population with no immunity to it. his home in Baghdad on 6 March, 2005. Jawdat lost his leg after the car he was stitute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, The poultry virus has killed one travelling in was shot at by a US convoy. — INTERNET told Reuters. Vietnam, where 14 peo- man and infected three in northern Viet- ple have died of the bird flu virus in the nam this month, although fewer out- Canada to double aid to Africa by 2008-2009 latest outbreak that began in December, breaks have been detected in poultry. ADDIS ABABA, 5 March — Canada has confirmed its continued commitment hopes to have a vaccine ready for Almost all the Asian victims — 34 and concern for Africa in its new budget allocation, according to a Press testing on humans later this year. Vietnamese, 12 Thais and a Cambodian release issued from the Canadian Embassy to Ethiopia on Thursday. "Hopefully, in September tests will — have caught it from infected poultry. The global health care, debt relief Poor Countries (HIPC) Trust Fund, 172 start for the vaccine on a small group of Bird flu kills more than 70 per cent of and other measures announced in Budget million dollars over the next five years to volunteers," Hoang Thuy Nguyen, head those known to have been infected, but 2005 show Canada's continued leader- pay Canada's share of debt service costs of the vaccine research group, was doctors said victims can be saved if they ship in helping the people of Africa owed by eligible countries to the Inter- quoted by the state-run Tuoi Tre news- are diagnosed early.— MNA/Rueters overcome the overwhelming challenges national Development Association of poverty and disease, the release quoted (IDA) of the World Bank and the Afri- Chinese, French provinces to Canadian Minister of Finance Ralph can Development Fund, as well as 100 Goodale as saying. million dollars annually over five years collaborate on tourism "By almost any measure Africa is a to peace and security initiatives, to pro- GUIYANG, 5 March — Southwest China's Guizhou Province on Thursday continent in crisis. More than 260,000 vide security assistance to failed and announced to cooperate with France's Lozere Province on exploring tourism people die in Africa of AIDS and ma- failing states. markets and training tourism professionals. laria every single month," Goodale said The 2005 federal budget came one while announcing the budget for 2005. day before the final meeting of the Com- An agreement on the tion from the French prov- visit in Guizhou, said he Canadian budget 2005 includes a mission for Africa, created by British cooperation was signed ince visited the land- was impressed by doubling of Canada's aid to Africa by Prime Minister Tony Blair to help Afri- here Thursday between a locked province. Guizhou's improvement 2008-2009 from its 2003-2004 level. can nations achieve their economic po- senior delegation from In March 2003, in traffic construction and Accordingly, 160 million US dollars tential and meet their development goals, Lozere and the tourism Guizhou University signed tourism management. goes in funding for the global alliance the release said. authorities of Guizhou. agreements with two Lozere, the least popu- for vaccines and immunization, 140 Canadian Minister Goodale is a mem- Yang Shengming, di- French universities on lous French province, is million dollars to the global fund to fight ber of the Commission for Africa, and is rector of the Guizhou launching a French-lan- known for its picturesque AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and 4 contributing to the commission's work- provincial tourism bu- guage training programme countryside landscape. million dollars to the global polio eradi- ing group on the African economy. reau, said Guizhou in China, said Yang. Tourism has become a cation initiative. The commission's final report is due started cooperation with Jean-Paul Pourquier, pillar industry for the Some 34 million dollars also goes in this spring, in advance of the G-8 summit Lozere in 2001 when a who headed a 22-member province. further support for the Heavily Indebted in Gleneagles, Scotland. — MNA/Xinhua local Parliament delega- delegation on a three-day MNA/Xinhua Chinese eco stepping Four US soldiers killed in Jordanian FM to into sound development track Anbar Province meet Abbas, Sharon BEIJING, 5 March — BAGHDAD, 6 March — Four US soldiers were killed in action on Friday in China's economy is step- Iraq's western Anbar Province, the US Central Command said on Saturday. over peace efforts ping into a sound develop- The soldiers, assigned mand said in a statement, military death toll in Iraq AMMAN, 6 March — Jordanian Foreign ment track and increasing to 1 Marine Expeditionary without giving any fur- since US-led forces in- Minister Hani Mulqi will leave here on Satur- steadily but gradually, an Force, were carrying out ther details. vaded the country in day for the Palestinian territories and Israel in expert said quoted by China security and stability opera- The deaths brought March 2003. an effort to push forward the Mideast peace Securities Journal, Friday. tions in Anbar, the Com- to at least 1,506 the US MNA/Reuters process, the official Petra news agency reported. More space for eco- nomic development to- During his two-day Abbas and Israeli gether with the gradual visit, Mulqi will stress Prime Minister Ariel improvement of the mar- the necessity of confi- Sharon declared a mu- ket-oriented economy dence-building between tual ceasefire at the drove China's economy Palestinians and Israe- Sharm el-Sheikh sum- into a new round of in- lis within the frame of mit to end more than creases, Zhang Liqun, re- the roadmap peace four years of blood- searcher with China De- plan, the report said. shed. velopment Research Cen- In the Palestinian In Israel, Mulqi tre of the State Council said. territories, Mulqi will meet Israeli Prime Beginning in 2002, will hold talks with Minister Ariel Sharon China's new round of eco- Palestinian leader and Foreign Minister nomic growth is compara- Mahmoud Abbas on a Silvan Shalom to urge tively all-round and fea- mechanism of imple- Israel to release all Jor- tures the growth of manu- menting resolutions danian prisoners in Is- facturing and new tech- US Army Pfc Joshua Butler, from Jackson, Mo., guards a blown-in window reached at a February 8 raeli prisons, the report nologies, Zhang said. after helping secure a presidential palace in Baghdad, Palestinian-Israeli sum- said. MNA/Xinhua Iraq recently.—INTERNET mit in Egypt. MNA/Xinhua THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 5 American women, children in worrying conditions BEIJING, 4 March — The situation of American women and children was disturbing. The rates of women and children physically or sexually victimized were high, says a report issued by the Information Office of China’s State Council on Thursday. According to FBI of women in poverty went to time off for family Crime Statistics, in 2003 up fast, to 12.4 per cent of matters than workers in the United States wit- the entire female popula- most other countries, and nessed 93,233 cases of tion. The health care for rank near the bottom in raping. Virtually 63.2 in American women was also pregnancy and sick leave. every 100,000 women fell at a low level, the report In addition, according victims. The statistics also says. The US Family to the report, child po- showed that every two Medical Leave Act verty was a serious pro- minutes one woman was guarantees 12 weeks of blem. The Chicago Tri- sexually assaulted and unpaid leave for childbirth bune reported on August every six minutes one to about half of all mothers 27, 2004 that the number woman was raped, says and nothing for the rest. of children in poverty the report, entitled the A study of 168 coun- climbed from 12.1 million Human Rights Record of tries conducted by the in 2002 to 12.9 million in A worker walks past an advertisement poster at a shopping mall under the United States in 2004. Harvard School of Public 2003, a year-on-year in- construction in Singapore recently. The city-state’s economy is expected to “The number of Health indicated that US crease of 0.9 per cent. grow 4.7 percent in the March quarter, according to a survery. women abused and treated workers have fewer rights MNA/Xinhua INTERNET at First Aid Centres exceeded one million Int’l conf on disaster every year,” it says. Eight Press conferences planned Women’s labour and management held in HK social rights were violated, during NPC, CPPCC sessions HONG KONG, 6 March — An International the report says. Accord- BEIJING, 4 March — A total of eight Press conferences will Conference on Issues Relating to Disaster ing to The Sun newspaper be held during this year’s annual sessions of China’s top legislature and Management and Challenges for Governance (16 July, 2004), the advisory body in about two weeks, sources said on Thursday. Reform in Asia was held here at the City University charges handled by the In addition to a Press concerning the current Press conference on ag- of Hong Kong on Friday. Equal Employment conference slated for international situation riculture, the countryside United Nations people killed by natural Opportunity Commission Friday after the preli- and China’s foreign and farmers will be Secretary-General Kofi disasters has increased by on sexual discrimination minary meeting of the policy. staged by the Ministry of Annan sent his personal almost 50 per cent from against women grew 12 Tenth National People’s The State Develop- Agriculture, State message to the conference. the previous decade. the per cent in the past decade. Congress (NPC), ment and Reform Com- Development and In his messages, Annan loss of human life has Statistics released by Chinese Premier Wen mission, Ministry of Reform Commission, said: “The tsunami of been matched by a rise in the US Labour Department Jiabao will meet the Land and Resources, Ministry of Science and December 26. 2004, was the loss of livelihoods and in January 2004 showed a Press on 14 March, the People’s Bank of China, Technology, and an unprecedented, global a huge cost to woman who worked full day when the NPC and China Banking Ministry of Finance. natural disaster. We are development,” he said. time had the median earn- session closes. Regulatory Commission Besides, two Press already seeing an “At the same time, we ing of 81.1 per cent of that Another four con- will set the pitch of this conferences will be held unprecedented, global have learnt a great deal for a man. The Chicago ferences with the theme year’s macroeconomic separately to cover top- response. But it’s not about what works to Tribune said on 27 on major problems adjustment and control at ics of maintaining food enough to pick up the reduce the impacts of August, 2004 that the rate arising from the country’s a Press conference. security and building a pieces when a tragedy like disaster — in terms of social and economic The Ministry of conservation-minded this happens. We must preparedness before it China provides development will also be Finance and State society during the Third draw and act on every strikes, and mitigation held during the NPC ses- Administration of Taxa- Session of the Tenth lesson we can, and prevent once it does. We have Tanzania with sion, according to sources tion will jointly hold a National Committee of such tragedies from learnt about the value of with the NPC Standing Press conference on re- the Chinese People’s occurring in the future.” investing in changed disaster relief Committee. In another forms of the value added Political Consultative “Over the past 10 behaviour,” Annan major Press conference, tax, income tax of for- Conference (CPPCC), years, the number of added.—MNA/Xinhua donation Foreign Minister Li eign-invested compa- according to a spokesman DAR-ES-SALAAM, 4 Zhaoxing will answer nies, agriculture tax and of the session. 12 soldiers killed in Iraq violence March — China has journalists’ questions export tax rebate. A MNA/Xinhua SAMARRA, 6 March — Seven Iraqi soldiers were provided Tanzania with a killed in various attacks on Saturday, said security donation of 100,000 US sources. A daytime curfew was also imposed in dollars in support of its Samarra, north of Baghdad. disaster relief efforts. Five soldiers were killed when mortars hit their On behalf of the China camp in Al Duluiyah as new army recruits got up for Charity Federation, Chi- training around 3:00am, said Captain Assad Saddad. nese Ambassador to Tan- Captain Ali Yussif of the Iraqi army said that a zania Yu Qingtai handed soldier was killed and another wounded when the over the donation to Tan- roadside bomb they were trying to diffuse blew up zanian Foreign Minister near the northern oil-refining town of Baiji. He said Yakaya Kikwete here on that nine suspected guerillas were arrested in a joint Tuesday. Tan-zania is one overnight raid with US troops in Al Siniyah in Baiji. of the 11 countries badly According to the police another roadside bomb in hit by last December’s Tikrit killed an Iraqi soldier and wounded three other. tsunami in the Indian Gunmen also wounded three Iraqi policemen in an Ocean. ambush near the village of Bir, east of Tikrit, said the “We express our local police. They added that a police officer was sincerest thanks to the wounded in a similar attack in Baquba. Chinese Government and A Bulgarian soldier was shot and killed in central the Chinese people,” Iraq on Friday, becoming Bulgaria’s eighth casualty Kikwete said, adding that since the start of the war, said the Defence Ministry. he hopes the long-time Four Iraqis, including one woman, were friendly relations between Filipino miners from Philex mines show samples of minerals at wounded when a motorcycle rigged with explosives the two countries will the mountains in northern Philippine Province of Benguest recently. blew up in the Baghdad’s Sunni neighbourhood of continue. — MNA/Xinhua INTERNET Adhamiyah. —Internet 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 60th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Objectives

— To work in concert with the people to achieve success in im- plementation of the seven-point Road Map for emergence of a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing demo- cratic nation — To exert energetic efforts in carrying out the five rural devel- opment tasks — To strive hand in hand with the people for successful realiza- tion of the twelve State Objectives while upholding Our Three Main National Causes — To build a strong, efficient and modern Tatmadaw Apply knowledge and attentiveness

Dr Ma Tin Win (Institute of Education)

Now, communication facilities are so sophisti- during their reading, I will be very satisfied with it. has not had a wide view on things, and I do not think cated and the world nations deal with each other Now, the number of tourists to Myanmar is on he reads even newspaper regularly. If he does, he more than in the past that the world has been like a the increase, and that is contributing towards national may realize that he badly needs to mend his views global village. In addition to Myanmar, those coun- progress. However, there might be adverse effects on and attitudes. The technologies and knowledge the tries that practised close-door policy previously are the characteristics, customs, traditions and culture of national people have currently gained will no longer now enhancing relations with the countries whose our own. be modern after a period to an extent because the culture, traditions and customs are quite different Dealings of the national people with foreigners world is changing very every day. If the people are from the former. should be based on mutual interests, honesty and faith not abreast of modern technologies nor latest devel- Originally, Myanmar nationals are hospitable but without inflicting any harm on each others’ traditions. opments, the nation will further lag behind develop- live modestly, without pretension and ostentation. In fairness, the majority of Myanmar nationals have ment, when compared to other nations. They are friendly and ready to help others, hoping not had a wide view about things and are too honest The national people are thus to thoroughly cover for nothing in return. They receive their guests will- to know how and how much their foreign partners the knowledge, views, ideas and concepts prevailing ingly. Such lovely characteristics of Myanmar na- have exploited their generosity and honesty. in the world, and study latest developments and tionals were featured in the diaries of the tourists Now, Myanmar will have to make greater efforts publications. In this regard, some give an excuse that who visited Myanmar during the period of succes- fresh publications are not in their reach. Here they sive eras. The technologies and knowledge should grab an access to a good library. While I was abroad for further studies, I became the national people have currently In spite of gaining no access to a good library, acquainted with a lady. When my examinations were gained will no longer be modern af- one should take publications within one’s reach. over and I was going home, I had a chat with her. Then, one will be able to leap-frog over those who She said she would visit Myanmar soon. Then, re- ter a period to an extent because the read nothing. However, one is to be convinced plying to my question “Why?”, she said that my world is changing very every day. If that one does not need to apply all the points from nation was a land that can take pride in its ancient the people are not abreast of modern the knowledge, views and concepts that one gains cultural edifices, a pleasant land teeming with natu- through reading. And one should try to be able to ral scenic beauties, and foods in abundance. She said technologies nor latest developments, distinguish good and bad points and take suitable that she could not help visiting such a nation where the nation will further lag behind de- and useful points only and upgrade them if neces- a lady like me who preserved well own culture had velopment, when compared to other sary. been born. nations. During the successive eras, there emerged a large She added that a nation would develop if its number of active and dynamic youths in the nation. people worked hard, and what was important was to be able to stay in touch with what are going on and Sometimes they manage to do things they wish to at that the people need to have the sense of preserva- what are the changes and developments in the world will, and they achieve success. However, sometimes, tion of own traditions, characteristics and culture. through dealing with global nations. The national they fail to finish their tasks due to the fact that Being classmates in the doctorate course, she and I people are therefore to enhance their intellectual power although brilliant enough, they fail to exert used to read a lot and hold discussions so many and catch up with internal and international affairs to mindfulness on things they are doing. times, and we set up mutual respect in our talks. become repositories of knowledge. In short, everyone should apply their energy at During the time of compiling my articles, I al- In the nation there are a lot of people who think full capacity to meet their ultimate goals. One can ways pray for the well-being of the youths. It does that they do not need to do further studies after their achieve their aims through one’s knowledge and at- not matter whether they agree with my concepts of higher education. I met with one of such persons one tentiveness. youths or not after their reading my articles. If they day and he said that he had got his degree and so no Myanma Alin + Kyemon: 6-3-2005 happen to make a bit review of my concepts after or longer needed to share time to study. Such a person (Translation: MS) Concluding of JAT course, assignment Road construction in Hmawby inspected YANGON, 6 March– presenting of BEd graduates held Director-General U Myo Myint of the Development YANGON, 6 March — tion Committee, depart- The ceremonies to con- mental heads, faculty Affairs Department of the clude the JAT teachers No members, trainees and their Ministry for Progress of 14 of the University for relatives. Border Areas and Na- Development of National Pro-Rector of the tional Races and Devel- Races and assign duties to UDNR Daw Khin Si Si read opment Affairs, accompa- the graduates of BEd four- out the report on the train- nied by the officials of the year course No 36 were ing course of JAT. Rector department, inspected No held at the convocation hall Col Zaw Min Thein pre- 1 district to district road of the university on 4 sented certificates of com- construction in Hmawby March. Present on the oc- pletion to the 39 JAT train- Township this morning. casion were Rector of the ees. Afterwards, delegates When the director-general UDNR Col Zaw Min of state/division PDCs gave arrived at No 1 road con- Thein, delegates of the away appointment certifi- struction site, he heard the state/division Peace and cates to 254 BEd gradu- reports on the construc- Director-General U Myo Myint of Development Affairs Department inspects Development Councils, ates. tion works. construction of the district-to-district road in Hmawby Township.— DAD Pro-Rector (Administra- Next, the rector Next, he looked into tion) Lt-Col Nyi Nyi San, awarded prizes to the out- the construction works of No 3 highway with the use the set standard, minimiz- Later, the director-general Pro-Rector (Academic) standing trainees and made the road to link of heavy machinery and ing of loss and wastage, inspected the progress of Daw Khin Si Si, members a concluding speech. Wanatchaung Village, gave instructions on and completion of the the tasks along the road. of the University Educa- MNA Kyain west village and worksite safety, meeting tasks before rainy season. MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 7 MoI making arrangements to open village libraries across the country 39,396 books, K 3,129,000 donated

YANGON, 6 March — steps have been adopted to copies of periodicals do- The fifth books, periodi- implement the project. The nated by Myanmar Wom- cals and cash donation cer- first step is libraries are to en’s Affairs Federation emony to self-reliant vil- be opened in 13,748 village- through Deputy Head of lage libraries of Informa- tracts in 2004-2005 fiscal. Information Department tion and Public Relations And the second is that li- Daw Mya Mya of MWAF; Department was held at the braries are to be opened in K 3 million donated by Ministry of Information on all 40,000 villages of the Shwewamyay Agricultural Theinbyu Street, here, this villages tracts in 2005-2006. Group of Nawngkhio morning, attended by Min- To achieve the goal, it is Township and UMFCCI ister for Information Brig- necessary to have the through UMFCCI Presi- Gen Kyaw Hsan. strength of the State, the dent U Win Myint; 100 Also present on the oc- people and wellwishers, the books by U Thein Tun casion were Deputy Min- minister added. (Chairman of Tun Foun- ister for Information Brig- Under the agies of the dation Bank); 100 books Gen Aung Thein, depart- ministry, book donation by Vice-Chairperson of mental heads, entrepre- ceremonies and fund rais- Myanmar Women Entre- neurs and wellwishers of ing have been established preneurs’ Association Daw private literary houses and for the opening of self-re- Nu Nu Yi; 417 copies of publishing houses, writers liant village libraries. In magazine and 37 video and guests. Yangon, 35,6082 books tapes by Cultural Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan shakes hand with U Chit In his speech, Minis- worth over K 46 million Counselor U Swe Chit of Swe, Cultural Counsellor of Chinese Embassy. —NLM ter Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and K 14,949,770 have the Chinese Embassy; through U Sithu Than Oo; Pazundaung Township; by U Ye Myint Tun of said on behalf of the Min- been collected from the 3,620 copies of periodicals 250 books by Captain Hla and 31 books in English Bahan Township; 2,000 istry of Information, he was four donation ceremonies. by U Khin Maung Thant Shwe (Retd) (Natmauk version by Police Lt-Col copies of magazine by U very grateful to the Books have been distrib- of Sangyoung Township; Hla Shwe) of Tamway Sai Pe Win (Retd). Kyaw Moe Thein of wellwishers for their book uted to more than 13,000 5,792 copies of periodicals Township; 1,230 copies of Deputy Minister Brig- Pabedan Township donations with a view to villages. Cash and books by U Aung Naing Thu periodicals by Daw Su Su Gen Aung Thein also ac- through U San Win; 139 improving the knowledge donated at the today’s cer- (Rave Music Band); 785 Cho of Thingangyun cepted 200 copies of jour- copies of periodicals and of rural people. To catch emony will be used for the copies of magazines and Township; 473 copies of nal donated by U Than K 10,000 by U Myint Oo up with the knowledge age libraries to be opened in journals by U Aung Soe magazines by Daw Kyi Naing (Myat Thu San- of Tech Training Co Ltd; that is emerging rapidly in 2005-2006 fiscal. Naing and Daw Nwe Nwe Kyi Aye (Lecturer-Retd) Wakema); 300 copies of 15 books and K 3,000 by the world, we need to con- At a ceremony held in Win of Ahlon Township; of Insein Township; 391 journals by Daw Poza The Min Yoe Yin of Thakayta stantly pursue this knowl- Sagaing for the develop- 300 copies of Appamada copies of magazines by U Aung of Mayangon Town- Township; K 5,000 by U edge of science and tech- ment of rural libraries, journal by Maj Mya Than Than Naing on behalf of ship; 100 books by U Kyi Myint Thein of Dagon nology. That is why Head wellwishers donated San (Retd); 3,780 copies the Ta Fa Trading Co Ltd; Min of Pazundaung Town- BEHS No 1; and 1,500 of State Senior General 40,156 books worth 4.3 of magazines by Dr Tha 990 copies of magazines ship; 500 books by U Chan copies of magazines by Than Shwe gave guidance, million kyats and K 5.4 Tun Oo (Today Literary and journals by Daw Aye Tha-Daw Ohnma Myint of Kyemon Daily through saying that ardent efforts million and 500 FECs. House); 1,630 copies of Aye Hla of Myanma Rail- Kyauktada Township; K Managing Director Col are needed to make the Later, the minister urged Yangon and Mandalay Di- ways (Head Office); 315 20,000 by U Saw Hlaing Soe Win of News and Pe- country a society of con- the wellwishers to make rectories by U Soe Moe copies of magazines by (Min Hla-Ngwekyaryan) riodicals Enterprise. stant learning. more donations for the Than; 500 books by Daw Director-General U Tin of South Okkalapa Town- Certificates of honour The ministry is mak- development of rural li- Moe Thida on behalf of Htut of the Ministry of ship; K 20,000 by U Kyaw were presented to the do- ing arrangements to open braries. President of MTSF Daw Science and Technology; Thein of Dagon Myothit nors. Today’s donations village self-reliant libraries The minister accepted Mi Mi Khin; 1,115 books 291 copies of periodicals (North) Township; 165 amounted to K 15,686,575 across the country to en- 337 copies of journal do- of U Myint Tun-Daw Khin by U Tin Myint Maung- copies of magazines and — 39,396 books worth K able the rural people to nated by Minister for In- Mar Shwe of Kyauktada Daw Hla Thein of K 10,000 by Michael 12,557,575 by 48 broaden their horizons and formation Brig-Gen Kyaw Township; 600 books by Tamway Township; 249 Nyunt-Daw Nan Htwe wellwishers and K make good practices for Hsan-wife Daw Kyi Kyi Maj Thura Than Oo-Daw copies of periodicals by U Kham Nyunt; 286 copies 3,129,000 by 13 persons. reading. In doing so, two Win and family and 500 Kyu of Yankin Township Ye Khaung Bala of of periodicals and K 1,000 MNA Myanmar Photographic Society to be set up as strong organization for serving national interest Prizes presented to winners in Independence Day Commemorative Photo Contest

YANGON, 6 March — held at Central Hotel on Photographic Society and lected first, second and the country. The photog- phers and strive for serv- A ceremony to present Bogyoke Aung San Street, guests. third prize-winning works raphy should reflect vitali- ing interest of the State and prizes to the winners in the here, this morning, at- Speaking on the oc- together with 10 consola- zation of nationalist spirit the people by means of or- colour photo contest in tended by Minister for In- casion, Minister for Infor- tion prizes. Nowadays, the and serving the national ganizing the strong photo- commemoration of the formation Brig-Gen Kyaw mation Brig-Gen Kyaw photography of Myanmar interest. In so doing, the graphic organization. 57th Anniversary Inde- Hsan. Hsan said that a total of 28 does not lag behind other Myanmar Photographic The minister presented pendence Day, organized Also present were de- photographers submitted countries. As five works Society is to be set up as a first prize to Shwehlay by Information and Public partmental heads, officials 82 entries to the contest. each of Myanmar contest- strong organization so as Myo Aung, second prize Relations Department, was of IPRD and Myanmar Of them, the committee se- ants took part in the junior to serve the national inter- to Kyaw Kyaw Win of and open classes of the est. In this regard, the MPS and third to previous ASEAN Photo Ministry of Information NyaungU Po Cho in the Contest, they secured the will provide assistance to 57th Anniversary Inde- second prize in the junior the association as much pendence Day Commemo- class and the third in the as possible and the IPRD rative Photo Contest. Next, open class. In the future, must take responsibility to Deputy Ministers for In- the photo contest should coordinate tasks with formation U Thein Sein be held with the aims of Myanmar Photographic and Brig-Gen Aung Thein enriching knowledge on Society. and IPRD Director-Gen- safeguarding of the inde- In conclusion, the eral U Chit Naing gave pendence and sovereignty minister urged the winners consolation prizes to eight of the State through the to try their best to partici- photographers. Shwehlay photography, of ensuring pate not only in the photo Myo Aung expressed development of photo- contest in Myanmar but gratitude. After the cer- graphic technology and also in the ASEAN and emony, the minister living standard of the pho- international photo con- viewed prize winning Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presents prize to a winner in tographers and of serving tests and to uplift living works of the contest. colour photo competition to mark 57th Anniversary Indenpendence Day. —MNA interest of the peo ple and standard of the photogra- MNA 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 The Union Government is to in accord with the law enacted by the 8. Transport, Communication and Construc- Pyidaungsu; and tion Sector take necessary steps… 3. Cooperative activities carried out in a region (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: (from page 16) or state in accord with the law enacted by 1. Inland Water Transport 3. Participation in international, regional and bi- the Pyidaungsu. 2. Maintenance of waterways lateral conferences, seminars, meetings, organi- 5. Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Sector 3. Water resources and river systems improve- zations and implementation of their resolutions; (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: ment 4. Signing of international, regional and bilateral 1. Land management, 4. Maritime shipping agreements and conventions, and the implemen- 2. Reclamation of vacant, fallow and virgin 5. Port terminals tation of them; lands, 6. Light house, lightship and light house facilities 5. Passports and ID cards; 3. Settlement and land records, 7. Ship building, repair and maintenance 6. Entry visa, stay permit, departure permit, im- 4. Survey, 8. Air transport migration and deportation; and 5. Dams, embankments and water supply man- 9. Aviation, flight control and building of air- 7. Extradition of criminals to the home country aged by Pyidaungsu, fields and request made therefrom. 6. Meteorology, hydrology and seismic survey, 10.Road transport 7. Registration, 11.Railways 3. Finance and Planning Sector 8. Mechanized farming, 12.Roads and bridges under the management of (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: 9. Agricultural research, Pyidaungsu (1) The Union budget 10. Chemical fertilizer and insecticide, and 13.Posts, telecommunications, telephones, fax, e- (2) The Union Fund 11. Marine fisheries. mail, Internet, Intranet and similar communi- (3) Currency and coinage 12. Animal reproduction, disease control and cation services. (4) The Central Bank of Myanmar and financial treatment, and research. 14.TV, satellite communication, transmission and institutions (B) The Region or State Legislative List reception and similar communication services (5) Foreign Exchange control constitutes: 15,Residences and buildings. (6) Capital and money market 1. Agriculture, (B) The Region or State Legislative List (7) Insurance 2. Prevention and control of pests, constitutes: (8) Income tax 3. Proper use of chemical fertilizer and system- 1. Ports, jetties and pontoons under the manage- (9) Commercial tax atic production of inorganic fertilizer, ment of the Region or State (10) Stamp duty 4. Agricultural loans and savings, 2. Roads and bridges under the management of (11) Customs 5. Dams, embankments, lakes, ditches and sup- the Region or State (12) State lottery ply of irrigation water, for which the divi- 3. Systematic movement of the private-owned (13) Tax appeal sions or states have the right to manage, vehicles within a Region or a State. (14) Service enterprises of the Union 6. Fresh water fisheries, and 9. Social Sector (15) Disposal of Union-owned property through 7. Livestock breeding and keeping of animals (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: sale or rent or other means systematically in accord with the law enacted 1. Curricula, syllabus, teaching methods, research, (16) Disbursement of loans from the Union funds by the Union. and projects and programmes; (17) Investment with the Union funds 6. Energy, Electricity, Mining and Forestry 2. Courses of universities, degree colleges and (18) Loans borrowed from inside and outside the Sector institutes and other higher education organi- country (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: zations; (19) Acquisitions of the Union 1. Oil, gas and other liquid and solid products 3. Examinations designated by the Union; (20) External financial assistance and aid considered dangerously inflammable accord- 4. Private schools and courses; (21) National Plan ing to Pyidaungsu Law; 5. National sports; (22) Data collection 2. Union electricity production and distribution; 6. National health; (23) National Archives 3. Minerals, mines, safety of mine workers, and 7. Development of traditional medical science and (24) Investment, and environmental conservation and reconstruc- medicines; (25) Auditing. tion; 8. Free hospitals and dispensaries and private (B) The Region or State Legislative List consti- 4. Gems; hospitals and dispensaries; tutes: 5. Pearl; 9. Maternal and child welfare; (1) The Region or State Budget 6. Forest; and 10.Red Cross society; (2) The Regional or State Fund 7. Conservation and protection of wildlife, natu- 11.Counterfeiting of food, medicines, medical (3) Land revenue ral trees and natural areas including the envi- equipment and cosmetics and mixing them (4) Excise duties (excluding narcotic drugs and ronment. with other ingredients; psychotropic substances) (B) The Region or State Legislative List 12.Caring children, youths, women, the disabled, (5) Development Affairs revenues such as build- constitutes: the aged and homeless; ing and land revenue, water tax, street light 1. Medium and small electricity production and 13.Relief and rehabilitation; tax, wheel tax distribution industry, which has no link with 14.Fire Brigade; (6) Service enterprises of the Regions or States the national grid, under the supervision of the 15.Working hours, breaks, holidays, and occupa- (7) Disposal of the Region- or State-owned prop- region or the state, except big electricity pro- tional safety; erty through sale, rent or other means duction and distribution under the supervision 16. Labour disputes; (8) Disbursement of loans within the country from of the Union 17. Social security; the Regional or State Fund 2. Salt and salt products; 18. Labour organizations; (9) Investment of funds from the Regional or State 3. Cutting and polishing of gem stones in the 19. The matters managed by the Pyidaungsu con- Fund within the country region or state; cerning: (10) Regional projects 4. Village fuel wood plantations; and (a) ancient cultural or historical regions, edifices, (11) Small loans enterprise. 5. Recreation centres, zoological gardens, and monuments, records, stone inscriptions, in- botanical gardens. scriptions on stucco, palm leaves, 4. Economic Sector 7. Industrial Sector handwritings, handiwork, inanimate objects (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: and archaeological undertakings 1. Economy; 1. Industries to be undertaken by the Pyidaungsu (b) Museums and libraries; 2. Trade; level; 20. Literature, theatrical art, music, traditional arts 3. Cooperatives; 2. Industrial Zones; and crafts, movies and videos; and 4. Corporations, boards, enterprises, companies 3. standardization and specification of manufac- 21.Birth and death registration. and partnerships; tured commodities (B) The Region or State Legislative List 5. Imports and exports, and control of their qual- 4. Science and technology and research on sci- constitutes: ity; ence and technology; 1. Traditional medicines that are not contrary to 6. Hotels and accommodation; and 5. Standardization of weights and measures; and traditional medicine policies set by the Union; 7. Tourism. 6. Intellectual properties such as copyrights, pat- 2. Social welfare tasks in regions or states; (B) The Region or State Legislative List ents, trademarks, industrial designs. 3. Fire prevention and natural disaster prepared- constitutes: (B) The Region or State Legislative List ness 1. Economic activities carried out in a region or constitutes: 4. Freight handling; state in accord with the law enacted by the 1. Industries other than those designated to be 5. Matters for which the region or the state has Pyidaungsu; undertaken by the Pyidaungsu level; and the right to supervise: 2. Trade activities carried out in a region or state 2. Cottage industries. (See page 9) THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 9 The Union Government is to are assigned by the President of the State is to 2. If anyone of the provisions stipulated in a law submit the draft of the Union budget to the take necessary steps… enacted by the leading body of a self-adminis- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. (from page 8) tered division or a self-administered zone is in (h) (1) Salary and allowance of heads and members (a) preservation of cultural heritage contrast with anyone of the stipulations contained of organizations set up according to the Consti- (b) museums and libraries in a law enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, tution of the State and expenditures of those or- 6. Opera house, cinema hall and video house; and observance of the law must be in accord with ganizations at Union level; 7. Photo, painting and sculpture exhibitions. the stipulations contained in the law enacted by (2) Debts the Union has to settle, expenditures The compilations of detailed basic principles pre- the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. related to those debts, and other expenditures re- sented by Vice-Chairman of National Convention 3. If anyone of the provisions stipulated in a law lated to money borrowed by the Union; Convening Work Committee Attorney-General U Aye enacted by a region Hluttaw or a state Hluttaw (3) Expenditures to be paid according to verdict Maung are as follows: is in contrast with anyone of the stipulations con- or order or decree released by the court or a 10. Management Sector tained in a law enacted by the Pyidaungsu particular tribunal; and (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: Hluttaw, observance of the law must be in ac- (4) Other expenditures to be paid according to a 1. General administration cord with the stipulations contained in the law particular existing law or a particular interna- 2. Management of village and urban areas enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. tional treaty, for which discussions can be held 3. House rent and land rent 4. If anyone of the provisions stipulated in a law at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. However, rejection 4. Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or a region and deduction are not allowed. 5. State secrets Hluttaw or a state Hluttaw or a self-adminis- (i) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall exercise in accord 6. Associations tered division or a self-administered zone lead- with majority consent the right to pass approval 7. Prison ing body or any one of the existing laws is in and to make rejection and deduction for other 8. Border area development contrast with anyone of the stipulations contained expenditures, save the expenditures mentioned 9. Census in the Constitution, observance of the law must in above paragraph (h). 10. Citizenship, naturalization, revocation of citi be in accord with the stipulations contained in (j) The Union Government is to take necessary steps zenship, citizenship scrutiny and registration, and the Constitution. according to the Union budget law enacted by 11. Titles and decorations 5. The existing laws are still in force until they are the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. (B)The Region or State Legislative List constitutes: revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, (k) Additional funds allotment law is to be enacted 1. Development affairs and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution. in accord with the procedures mentioned above, 2. Human settlement and housing development, and 16. In connection with financial matters including if appropriations and permitted expenditure con- 3. Honourary titles and medals. the formation of Financial Commission tained in the Union budget law promulgated by 11. Judicial Sector (a) The budgets of Union ministries and of organi- the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw for the fiscal year con- (A) The Union Legislative List constitutes: zations at Union level are to be checked under cerned in addition to the appropriations of extra 1. Administration of justice the aegis of a Vice-President nominated by the income and expenditure are necessary to be al- 2. Lawyers President of the State, and budget appropriations lowed. 3. Penal laws and procedures of Union ministries and organizations at Union (l) The Union Government is to take necessary steps 4. Civil laws, contract, arbitration, civil wrong, in- level are to be submitted to the Financial Com- according to the additional funds allotment law solvency, Trust and people who can administer mission. enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. because of the trust, guardians and wards, trans- (b) The budgets of regions or states are to be checked (m) Region or State Hluttaws concerned are to be in fer of property and inheritance under the aegis of the other Vice-President nomi- harmony with majority consent to exercise the 5. Evidence Act nated by the President of the State, and budget right to pass approval and to make rejection and 6. Limitation appropriations of the regions or states are to be deduction to the budgets of regions or states 7. Valuation of suit submitted to the Financial Commission. through negotiation on the chief minister con- 8. Specific relief (c) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft cerned including the funds received by respec- 9. Foreign jurisdiction of Union budget containing the Union budget tive regions or states from the Union Fund Ac- 10.Admiralty jurisdiction with the expenditures of Union territories, the count according to the Union budget law or the 11.Robbery at sea, and crimes committed on land distribution of appropriate funds from Union additional fund allotment law. or in the international waters or in space in violation of Fund Account to regions or states, the provision In doing so: the international laws. of funds as a special issue and loans permission; (1) Salary and allowance of heads and members of 12. Self-administered division or self-administered or the draft of financial allotment; to give sug- organizations set up according to the Constitu- zone leading bodies are vested with the legisla- gestions on financial matters worth undertaking; tion of the State and expenditures of those or- tive power relevant to the following matters for and to carry out the duties assigned by the ganizations at Union level; their respective divisions or zones: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw through the promulgation (2) Salary and allowance of heads and members of (a) Town and village plan, of law, the Financial Commission is to be formed leading bodies of self-administered area set up (b) Construction, repair and maintenance of roads with following persons: according to the Constitution of the State and and bridges, 1. The President Chairman expenditures of those bodies; (c) Public health, 2. The Vice-Presidents Vice-Chairmen (3) Debts the region or state has to settle, expenditures (d) Development affairs, 3. The Pyidaungsu Attorney-General Member related to those debts, and other expenditures re- (e) Fire prevention, 4. The Pyidaungsu Auditor-General Member lated to money borrowed by the region or state; (f) Pasture, 5. The Chief Ministers of Regions and States (4) Expenditures to be paid according to verdict or (g) Forest protection and conservation, Member order or decree released by the court or a par- (h) Environmental conservation in accord with the 6. The Yangon City Council Chairman ticular tribunal; and law enacted by the Pyidaungsu, Member (5) Other expenditures to be paid according to a (i) Water and electricity supply in towns and vil- 7. The Pyidaungsu Minister for Finance particular existing law enacted by Region or State lages, and Secretary Hluttaw, for which discussions can be held at the (j) Town and village markets. (d) (1) When forming the Financial Commission, Region or State Hluttaw. However, rejection and 13. Legislative power is vested in the Pyidaungsu the President of the State has the right to ap- deduction are not allowed. Hluttaw in connection with other matters not point a suitable person as a member on a tem- (n) Taxes to be collected according to the law of the stated in the legislative list of the Union, Region porary basis, if the post of a member remains region or state and to be put in the Region or State or State, and self-administered division or zone vacant for a certain reason. Fund Account are as follows: leading bodies. (2) The President of the State is to announce the (1) Land tax; 14. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall enact the required formation of the Financial Commission. How- (2) Excise; laws if the need arises to do so for the Union ever, orders and directives necessary for the (3) Water tax, embankment tax of dams and embank- territories in connection with matters for which Financial Commission can be announced by ments the region or state has the right to manage, legislative powers are delegated to the Region or either the President of the State or the person to and tax on the use of electricity produced by such State Hluttaws or the self-administered division whom duties are assigned by the President of facilities managed by the region or state; or zone leading bodies. the State. (4) Tolls from roads and bridges the region or state has 15. In connection with the effect of laws enacted by (e) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft the right to manage, Hluttaws at different levels and self-administered of Union budget containing the Union budget, (5) (aa) Royalty collected from fresh water fisheries, area leading bodies: the distribution of appropriate funds from Union (bb) Royalty collected from marine fisheries lo- 1. If anyone of the provisions stipulated in a law Fund Account to regions or states, the provision cated in limited distance; enacted by the leading body of a self-adminis- of funds as a special case and disbursing of (6) Tax collected according to vehicles and vessels tered division or a self-administered zone is in necessary loans, the Financial Commission is to law of the region or the state; contrast with anyone of the stipulations contained submit them to the President of the State. (7) Other benefits and profits realized from the sale in a law enacted by the respective region Hluttaw (f) The Financial Commission, if need be, may seek and rent of property owned by the region or state; or state Hluttaw, adherence to the law must be in advice from finance experts. (8) Charges, taxes and other incomes realized from accord with the stipulations contained in the law (g) On behalf of the Union Government, the Presi- services provided by the region or state; enacted by the region Hluttaw or state Hluttaw. dent of the State or the person to whom duties (See page 13) 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 laws enacted by different levels of the Hluttaw and 7. The Pyidaungsu Minister for Finance Secretary Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall enact … the self-administered area leading bodies. (d) (1) When forming the Financial Commis- 1. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted sion, the President of the State has the right to appoint a (from page 16) by the leading body of a self-administered division suitable person as a member on a temporary basis, if the the Lahu National Development Party, the Union Kayin or a self-administered zone is in contrast with any post of a member remains vacant for a certain reason. League, the Kokang Democracy and Unity Party; and the of the stipulations contained in a law enacted by (2) The President of the State is to announce Wa National Development Party — made discussions the respective region Hluttaw or state Hluttaw, the formation of the Financial Commission. However, and suggestions to lay down the following para as a adherence to the law must be in accord with the orders and directives necessary for the Financial Com- detailed basic principle. stipulations contained in the law enacted by the mission can be announced by either the President of the “Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall enact the required laws region Hluttaw or state Hluttaw. State or the person to whom duties are assigned by the if the need arises to do so for the Union territories in 2. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted President of the State. connection with matters for which legislative powers are by the leading body of a self-administered division (e) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft delegated to the Region or State Hluttaws or the self- or a self-administered zone is in contrast with any of Union budget containing the Union budget, the distri- administered division or zone leading bodies.” of the stipulations contained in a law enacted by bution of appropriate funds from Union Fund Account to Delegates of the representatives-elect delegate the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, observance of the law regions or states, the provision of funds as a special case group of the political parties presented the same opinion must be in accord with the stipulations contained and disbursing of necessary loans, the Financial Com- as their respective parties. in the law enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. mission is to submit them to the President of the State. Independent representatives-elect discussed in 3. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted (f) The Financial Commission, if need be, may support of the clarification made by the Work Committee by a region Hluttaw or a state Hluttaw is in seek advice from finance experts. Chairman. contrast with any of the stipulations contained in (g) On behalf of the Union Government, the Presi- In accord with the suggestions of most of the a law enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, observ- dent of the State or the person to whom duties are delegate groups, the matter concerning “Pyidaungsu ance of the law must be in accord with the stipu- assigned by the President of the State is to submit the draft Hluttaw shall enact the required laws if the need lations contained in the law enacted by the of the Union budget to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. arises to do so for the Union territories in connection Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. (h) (1) Salary and allowance of heads and mem- with matters for which legislative powers are del- 4. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted bers of organizations set up according to the Constitution egated to the Region or State Hluttaws or the self- by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or a region Hluttaw or of the State and expenditures of those organizations at administered division or zone leading bodies.” is laid a state Hluttaw or a self-administered division or Union level; down as a basic principle. a self-administered zone leading body or any of (2) Debts the Union has to settle, expendi- Next, U Thaung Nyunt presented the effect of the the existing laws is in contrast with any of the tures related to those debts, and other expenditures re- laws enacted by different levels of the Hluttaw and the stipulations contained in the Constitution, ob- lated to money borrowed by the Union; self-administered area leading bodies. servance of the law must be in accord with the (3) Expenditures to be paid according to At the National Convention on 21 March 2004, the stipulations contained in the Constitution. verdict or order or decree released by the court or a Work Committee Chairman explained the detailed basic particular tribunal; and principles that should be laid down for the effect of the 5. The existing laws are still in force until they are (4) Other expenditures to be paid according laws enacted by different levels of the Hluttaw and the revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, to a particular existing law or a particular international self-administered area leading bodies. and unless they are contrary to the Constitution. treaty, for which discussions can be held at the Pyidaungsu The delegate groups —the national race delegate Hluttaw. However, rejection and deduction are not al- group, the peasant delegate group, the worker delegate U Thaung Nyunt continued to present matters on lowed. group, the intellectuals and intelligentsia delegate group, formation of Financial Commission, and Taxation and (i) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall exercise in ac- State service personnel delegate group and the other funds allotment among the Pyidaungsu and Regions or cord with majority consent the right to pass approval and invited persons delegate group; and the delegate groups States. to make rejection and deduction for other expenditures, of the political parties — The National Unity Party, the At the plenary session of the National Convention save the expenditures mentioned in above paragraph (h). Union Pa-O National Organization, the Mro (a) Khami held on 21 March 2004, the Work Committee Chairman (j) The Union Government is to take necessary National Solidarity Organization, the Lahu National explained the detailed basic principles to be laid down steps according to the Union budget law enacted by the Development Party, the Union Kayin League, the Kokang for Formation of Financial Commission, and Taxation Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. Democracy and Unity Party and the Wa National Devel- and funds allotment among the Pyidaungsu and Regions (k) Additional funds allotment law is to be enacted opment Party — made discussions and suggestions to lay or States. The delegate groups gave suggestions and in accord with the procedures mentioned above, if appro- down the following paras as detailed basic principles. discussions on the matter. priations and permitted expenditure contained in the 1. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted by The delegate groups —the national race delegate Union budget law promulgated by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the leading body of a self-administered division or a group, the peasant delegate group, the worker delegate for the fiscal year concerned in addition to the appropria- self-administered zone is in contrast with any of the group, the intellectuals and intelligentsia delegate group, tions of extra income and expenditure are necessary to be stipulations contained in a law enacted by the respec- and State service personnel delegate group — and the allowed. tive region Hluttaw or state Hluttaw, adherence to the delegate groups of the political parties — The Union Pa- (l) The Union Government is to take necessary law must be in accord with the stipulations contained in O National Organization, the Mro (a) Khami National steps according to the additional funds allotment law the law enacted by the region Hluttaw or state Hluttaw. Solidarity Organization, the Lahu National Develop- enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. 2. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted by ment Party, the Union Kayin League, and the Kokang (m) Region or State Hluttaws concerned are to be the leading body of a self-administered division or a Democracy and Unity Party — made discussions and in harmony with majority consent to exercise the right to self-administered zone is in contrast with any of the suggestions to lay down the following detailed basic pass approval and to make rejection and deduction to the stipulations contained in a law enacted by the principles: budgets of regions or states through negotiation on the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, observance of the law must be in (a) The budgets of Union ministries and of organi- chief minister concerned including the funds received by accord with the stipulations contained in the law zations at Union level are to be checked under the aegis respective regions or states from the Union Fund Account enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. of a Vice-President nominated by the President of the according to the Union budget law or the additional fund 3. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted by State, and budget appropriations of Union ministries and allotment law a region Hluttaw or a state Hluttaw is in contrast with organizations at Union level are to be submitted to the In doing so: any of the stipulations contained in a law enacted by Financial Commission. (1) Salary and allowance of heads and mem- the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, observance of the law must (b) The budgets of regions or states are to be bers of organizations set up according to the Constitution be in accord with the stipulations contained in the law checked under the aegis of the other Vice-President of the State and expenditures of those organizations at enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. nominated by the President of the State, and budget Union level; 4. If any of the provisions stipulated in a law enacted by the appropriations of the regions or states are to be submitted (2) Salary and allowance of heads and mem- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or a region Hluttaw or a state to the Financial Commission. bers of leading bodies of self-administered area set up Hluttaw or a self-administered division or a self-admin- (c) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft according to the Constitution of the State and expendi- istered zone leading body or any of the existing laws is of Union budget containing the Union budget with the tures of those bodies; in contrast with any of the stipulations contained in the expenditures of Union territories, the distribution of (3) Debts the region or state has to settle, Constitution, observance of the law must be in accord appropriate funds from Union Fund Account to regions expenditures related to those debts, and other expendi- with the stipulations contained in the Constitution. or states, the provision of funds as a special issue and tures related to money borrowed by the region or state; 5. The existing laws are still in force until they are loans permission; or the draft of financial allotment; to (4) Expenditures to be paid according to revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and give suggestions on financial matters worth undertak- verdict or order or decree released by the court or a unless they are contrary to the Constitution. ing; and to carry out the duties assigned by the Pyidaungsu particular tribunal; and Delegates of the representatives-elect delegate Hluttaw through the promulgation of law, the Financial (5) Other expenditures to be paid according group of the political parties presented the same opinion Commission is to be formed with following persons: to a particular existing law enacted by Region or State as their respective parties. 1. The President Chairman Hluttaw, for which discussions can be held at the Region Independent representatives-elect discussed in 2. The Vice-Presidents Vice-Chairmen or State Hluttaw. However, rejection and deduction are support of the clarification made by the Work Committee 3. The Pyidaungsu Attorney-General Member not allowed. Chairman. 4. The Pyidaungsu Auditor-General Member (n) Taxes to be collected according to the law of In accord with the suggestions of most of the 5. The Chief Ministers of Members the region or state and to be deposited in the Region or delegate groups, the following detailed basic princi- Regions and States State Fund Account are as follows: ples are laid down in connection with the effect of the 6. The Yangon City Council Chairman Member (See page 13) THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 11 Natural resources extracted in the whole Union should be distributed to all regions, states under the management of the Union itself

YANGON, 6 March — The following is clarifica- and equally for development of the entire nation. Be-

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The party continued that similarly, in paragraph will help assure the effect of the laws passed by the Members (m), it is also stated that the Region or State Hluttaw Hluttaws at different levels. 6. The Yangon City Council Chairman concerned has only the right to give counsel to the Concerning the matter, detailed basic principles on the Member approval of the Chief Minister of the Region or State formation of Pyithu Hluttaw committees have already 7. The Pyidaungsu Minister for Finance concerned in connection with the allowances and ex- been laid down in the sector of adopting the detailed Secretary penditures, and it has no right to make rejection or basic principles for formation of legislature. Thus, en- (d) (1) When forming the Financial Commission, deduction. It is not appropriate to use such terms for actment of a separate law will not be necessary. the President of the State has the right to the Region or State Hluttaw. The group also said, it will be more appropriate if appoint a suitable person as a member on a Concerning the suggestion, I would like to explain the chief minister of the state or the region is the per- temporary basis, if the post of a member that the expenditure stated in the point (h) and its four son elected by the people of the region or the state remains vacant for a certain reason. sub paras are actual and essential expenditures of the concerned. The matter should be included as a princi- (2) The President of the State is to announce Union, and the expenditures have the time limit. As ple in writing the Constitution. the formation of the Financial Commission. such expenditures should not be subject to rejection In my view, the suggestion has no concern with the However, orders and directives necessary for and deduction, the wording is used to define the mean- sector of sharing the legislative power. It only con- the Financial Commission can be announced ing clearly. cerns the detailed basic principles for the Formation of by either the President of the State or the In a separate suggestion on revenue, the national races the Executive which have already been laid down. But person to whom duties are assigned by the delegate group said, education, health, economic and it will be put on record. Delegates of the representa- President of the State. social infrastructures can be built for the people with tives-elect delegate group of the political parties pre- (e) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft the use of revenues. Steps should therefore be taken, it sented the same opinion as the respective parties. of Union budget containing the Union budget, added, to secure an annual targeted amount of revenues. Independent representatives-elect of the representa- the distribution of appropriate funds from The group continued that as far as it has observed, tives-elect delegate group, presented discussions, say- Union Fund Account to regions or states, the the income earned from revenues is still low for the ing, the clarifications made by the Work Committee provision of funds as a special case and dis- country. In the time of the present government, which Chairman should be laid down as detailed basic prin- bursing of necessary loans, the Financial Com- is working hard to develop and modernize the country ciples. mission is to submit them to the President of in all spheres, the onus is on the people to pay their By the consent of most of the delegates to the the State. taxes fully. This is the practice common in democratic National Convention, the following points are (f) The Financial Commission, if need be, may nations. Therefore, organizational campaigns should be adopted as detailed basic principles for the seek advice from finance experts. launched on a broader scale so as to hand down this Formation of Financial Commission, and (g) On behalf of the Union Government, the Presi- fine practice to posterity. I would like to say that the Taxation and funds allotment among the dent of the State or the person to whom duties suggestion sounds positive and beneficial to the nation. Pyidaungsu and Regions or States, that shall are assigned by the President of the State is to Thus, it will be put on record for future use. be included in drafting the State constitution. submit the draft of the Union budget to the In a separate suggestion, the peasant delegate group (a) The budgets of Union ministries and of or- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. said, in the collection of tax revenues, severe action ganizations at Union level are to be checked (h) (1) Salary and allowance of heads and mem should be taken against corrupt employees so that the under the aegis of a Vice-President nominated bers of organizations set up according to the country and the people will not suffer from it. by the President of the State, and budget ap- Constitution of the State and expenditures of I found the suggestion appropriate. At present, the propriations of Union ministries and organi- those organizations at Union level; Government is taking measures to protect the people zations at Union level are to be submitted to (2) Debts the Union has to settle, expendi against facing such sufferings, and will continue to do so the Financial Commission. tures related to those debts, and other expendi- in the future too. Thus, it is worthy of putting on record. (b) The budgets of regions or states are to be tures related to money borrowed by the Union; In connection with the delegation of legislative pow- checked under the aegis of the other Vice- (3) Expenditures to be paid according to ver- ers to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and the Region or State President nominated by the President of the dict or order or decree released by the court Hluttaw, the group suggested, an exact percentage of State, and budget appropriations of the re- or a particular tribunal; and representatives of each Hluttaw be mentioned clearly. gions or states are to be submitted to the Fi- (4) Other expenditures to be paid according The group also suggested that consideration be taken nancial Commission. to a particular existing law or a particular into the number of Hluttaw representatives each of the (c) To submit to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the draft international treaty, for which discussions can Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and the Region or State Hluttaw of Union budget containing the Union budget be held at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. However, require to pass a certain law. with the expenditures of Union territories, the rejection and deduction are not allowed. In my view, it is a proper suggestion. As the matter distribution of appropriate funds from Union (i) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall exercise in ac- concerns only the sector of discussing the detailed ba- Fund Account to regions or states, the provi- cord with majority consent the right to pass sic principles regarding the task of presenting draft laws sion of funds as a special issue and loans per- approval and to make rejection and deduction to the Hluttaws and the connections between one mission; or the draft of financial allotment; to for other expenditures, save the expenditures Hluttaw and another, it can be raised when the National give suggestions on financial matters worth mentioned in above paragraph (h). Convention reaches the stage of discussing the sector. undertaking; and to carry out the duties as- (j) The Union Government is to take necessary In my clarifications covering the sector of the For- signed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw through the steps according to the Union budget law en- mation of Financial Commission, and Taxation and promulgation of law, the Financial Commis- acted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. funds allotment among the Pyidaungsu and Regions or sion is to be formed with following persons: (k) Additional funds allotment law is to be enacted States, I have already explained, in sharing the finan- 1. The President Chairman in accord with the procedures mentioned above, cial power between the Union and the region and state, 2. The Vice-Presidents Vice-Chairmen if appropriations and permitted expenditure measures should be taken for sharing the power fairly 3. The Pyidaungsu Attorney-General (See Page 13)

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China targets on © ¡¨ ¡¡ ¦ 8% eco growth for 2005 ¥ BEIJING, 5 March — China will gear down its high-octane economy to a Heavy snow level lower than the stunning 9.5 per cent registered in 2004, as Premier Wen Jiabao announced Saturday that the government targets on an 8-per-cent hits Tokyo, GDP (gross domestic product) growth rate this year. "Neither a big up nor scenario by taking into modest 4 per cent this year. surrounding down in the economy is account "both the demand The country's urban areas conducive to economic and the possibility", as well jobless rate stood at 4.2 TOKYO, 5 March — A growth, reform and as employment and per cent by the end of heavy snow hitting Tokyo opening-up drive and inflation targets among 2004, while the inflation and the neighbouring social stability, " Wen others, the Premier noted reached an average 3.9 per regions since Friday stressed in his govern- in his report. cent last year. morning has disrupted ment work report The Chinese Govern- Wen also said China traffic and resulted in delivered at the opening ment is projected to cap aims to maintain basic injures. meeting of the annual the registered urban balance in international The snow was 2 session of the National unemployment rate at 4.6 payments this year. China's centimetres deep in the People's Congress (NPC), per cent by creating 9 trade surpluses have downtown Otemachi China's top legislature. million new jobs and the become an excuse for some District in Tokyo, the The target was set hike of consumer price developed countries to heaviest snowfall logged forth in line with China's index (CPI), a key demand the appreciation at this season in central de facto economic barometer of inflation, at a of yuan. — MNA/Xinhua Tokyo since 1995, according to the Japan HK scientists appointed to Meteorological Agency. The snow waned and CAS think-tank stopped in central Tokyo after noon. HONG KONG, 5 March — The Hong Kong University of Science and The snow has Technology announced on Thursday that three of its researchers have been affected transportation, appointed Overseas Experts by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). with Tokaido Shinkansen The appointed researchers are Head ing and high-performance computer bullet train services of the Department of Computer Sci- architecture etc. operating under speed ence Professor Lionel Ni, Associate An expert in nanotechnology, Dr. restrictions in some Professor of Physics Dr Zikang Tang Zikang Tang fabricated the world’s sections, while 56 flights and Professor of Biochemistry Profes- smallest single-walled carbon nanotubes to and from Haneda sor Mingjie Zhang. which have a diameter of only 0.4 Airport had been The Academy established the nanometers, and he later discovered cancelled as of 1 pm (0400 Overseas Experts Scheme in 1998 to their superconducting properties. recruit outstanding overseas academ- He also developed the room-tem- GMT). ics to help promote research collabo- perature ultraviolet-emitting laser from Ordinary train ration, conduct evaluation, and award a thin film of nano-structured zinc ox- services carrying research projects. Of the 84 Overseas ide semiconductor. This outstanding commuters were shot Experts elected by the CAS in this achievement earned him the 2003 State down temporarily in some latest cohort, only four are from Hong Natural Science Award, China’s most lines at morning rush Kong. prestigious award in the field of natu- hours. Japan wants to Computer scientist Professor ral sciences. MNA/Xinhua Lionel Ni is also the Director of the Professor Mingjie Zhang focuses end yen loans Ministry of Education/Microsoft Re- his research on investigating the struc- Rains, floods kill 500 in to China search Asia (MOE/MSRA) Information ture and functions of proteins in regu- Technology Key Laboratory at lating neuronal signal transductions. Pakistan TOKYO, 5 March — Japan wants a "soft HKUST, the first MOE key lab in His laboratory has elucidated a se- ISLAMABAD, 5 March — At least 500 people have landing" in talks with Hong Kong. ries of the structures and the biological been killed and 10,000 houses demolished in Pakistan's China on ending yen loans His research interests lie in devel- functions of proteins that play central Northwestern Frontier Province (NWFP), the World to its Asian neighbour, oping novel computing and network- roles in regulating cellular activities. Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. Japanese Finance Minister ing systems, such as wireless network- MNA/Xinhua WHO medical officer Qaid Saeed Friday was Sadakazu Tanigaki said on quoted by the local Geo TV as saying that a coordination Friday. Tanigaki declined “ICE” announces plans to hold committee of the UN agencies has been set up and eight direct comment on media districts have been declared as calamity hit areas in reports that Tokyo would initial public offering NWFP. halt yen loans to Beijing Heavy rains and snowfall hit the province last LONDON, 5 March— Internet-based energy market the Intercontinental within five years, but said month, causing roof collapse and road blockade in Exchange (ICE), owner of London’s International Petroleum Exchange, has the two countries were parts of the province. announced plans to hold an initial public offering. discussing the touchy Saeed did not give any casualty figure in ICE said it expected opposition from IPE now. However, analysts subject. southwestern Baluchistan Province where reports said to file a registration docu- members and traders. say increased fund inter- “ODA (official that in the last four days at least 20 people have been ment with the US regula- While ICE has argued est in NYMEX could also development assistance), killed and more than 25,000 displaced as torrential tor the SEC (Securities electronic trade is more ef- be a factor. especially yen loans, has rains hit the province. and Exchange Commis- ficient, many traders are ICE said that last year been a pillar of Japan- Floods, heavy rains and snow in Baluchistan last sion) in the “next several unconvinced and blame on a consolidated basis, it China diplomatic month left an estimated 85 people dead. weeks”. electronic trade for IPE made revenues of 108.4 relations," he told Saeed said that about 300,000 people are in need “Any offering will Brent volumes’ relative million US dollars and reporters. "The key is how of basic necessities of life in NWFP alone. only be made after the SEC weakness compared with consolidated net income we proceed and how we He said the UN agencies are helping to open the declares the registration those on the rival New York of 22 million US dollars, can ensure a soft landing roads, which have been blocked by snowfall. The other statement effective,” ICE Mercantile Exchange. while consolidated cash of the process". priorities are providing food, shelter, and medical said in a statement. ICE Reuters’ data shows flow from operations was Tokyo is moving to facilities to the people of rain hit areas, he added. took over the IPE, home to that although IPE volumes 40.3 million US dollars. end ODA to China in view "We are facing difficulties in providing assistance benchmark Brent crude were at record levels last Revenues were up on of its robust and fast- to affectees due to roads blockade," Saeed said. futures trade and ICE’s key year, their relative per- 2003 when ICE made 93.7 developing economy and He said that the government has provided two earner, in 2001 with an formance to NYMEX vol- million US dollars and concerns about its military helicopters for the hilly districts but due to bad weather aim to take the exchange umes has fallen from more pre-tax income came to spending but officials have access to far flung areas is impossible. entirely electronic. This than 60 per cent in June 19.9 million US dollars. given no firm date for MNA/Xinhua target has drawn staunch 2003 to around 50 per cent MNA/Reuters doing so.—MNA/Reuters THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 13 The Union Government … (13) Registration fees; Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall enact … (14) Taxes on entertainments; (from page 9) (from page 10) (15) Salt tax; (9) Fines imposed at Region or State Judicial (1) Land tax; (16) Funds received from the Union Fund Account; Hluttaws including Region or State courts, taxes (2) Excise; (17) Contributions by organizations relevant to de- and other incomes collected for services pro- (3) Water tax, embankment tax of dams and em- velopment affairs in the region or state; vided; bankments the region or state has the right to (18) Unclaimed cash and property; (10) Interests realized from the lending of money of manage, and tax on the use of electricity pro- (19) Treasure trove; the region or state funds; duced by such facilities managed by the region (o) The region or state has the right to use their (11) Profits realized from investment made by the or state; funds in accord with the law. region or state; (4) Tolls from roads and bridges the region or state (p) Except the taxes to be collected by the region (12) Taxes collected for extraction of the following has the right to manage, or state, the Union is to collect all other taxes items from forests in the region or state: (5) (aa) Royalty collected from fresh water fisher- according to law and put them in the Union (aa) Taxes collected on all other timber except ies, Fund Account. teak and designated hardwood; (bb) Royalty collected from marine fisheries (q) If incomes and types of taxes are designated to (bb) Taxes collected on firewood, charcoal, located in limited distance; rattan, bamboo, birdnest, cutch, thanatkha, tur- be collected by the region or state for Union (6) Tax collected according to vehicles and vessels pentine, eaglewood, and honey-based products; territories, the Union is to collect them accord- law of the region or the state; (13) Registration fees; ing to law and deposit them in the Union Fund (14) Taxes on entertainment; (7) Other benefits and profits realized from the sale Account. (15) Salt tax; and rent of property owned by the region or (r) The Union has the right to use the Union (16) Funds received from the Union Fund Account; state; Fund Account in accord with the law. (17) Contributions by organizations relevant to de- (8) Charges, taxes and other incomes realized from MNA velopment affairs in the region or state; services provided by the region or state; (18) Unclaimed cash and property; (9) Fines imposed at Region or State high courts Coord meeting on foundry (19) Treasure trove; including Region or State courts, taxes and (o) The region or state has the right to use their funds other incomes collected for services provided; plant construction project in in accord with the law. (10) Interests realized from the lending of money of (p) Except the taxes to be collected by the region or the region or state funds; Ayethaya Industrial Zone state, the Union is to collect all other taxes (11) Profits realized from investment made by the held according to law and deposit them in the Union region or state; YANGON, 6 March — Chairman of Shan State Fund Account (12) Taxes collected for extraction of the following Peace and Development Counicl Commander of (q) If incomes and types of taxes are designated to items from forests in the region or state: Eastern Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint to- be collected by the region or state for Union (aa) Taxes collected on all other timber except teak gether with In-Charge of Ayethaya Industrial Zone territories, the Union is to collect them accord- and designated hard-wood; Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi attended the ing to law and put them in the Union Fund (bb) Taxes collected on firewood, charcoal, rattan, coordination meeting of foundry plant construction Account. bamboo, birdnest, cutch, thanetkha, turpen- (r) The Union has the right to use the Union Fund project in Ayethaya Industrial Zone, Taunggyi Town- tine, eaglewood, and honey-based products; Account in accord with the law.—MNA ship this afternoon. First, the commander delivered an address on Natural resources extracted the region or state and to be put in the Re- the occasion and so did the minister. The minister (from page 11) gion or State Fund Account are as follows: said the government is building the country to be- (1) Land tax; come an industrailized nation. Therefore, the foun- contained in the Union budget law promul- (2) Excise; dry plant, machine plant and forging shop were es- gated by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw for the (3) Water tax, embankment tax of dams and tablished to produce spare parts of the machines by fiscal year concerned in addition to the ap- embankments the region or state has the spending foreign exchange. Measures are to be taken propriations of extra income and expendi- right to manage, and tax on the use of elec- for timely completion of installation of machines and ture are necessary to be allowed. tricity produced by such facilities managed test running. Moreover, it is necessary to nuture tech- (l) The Union Government is to take necessary by the re nicians. Arrangements are to be made to exchange steps according to the additional funds al- (4) Tolls from roads and bridges the region or observation of technicians among the industrial zones, lotment law enacted by the Pyidaungsu state has the right to manage, to stockpile raw materials and to produce finished Hluttaw. (5) (aa) Royalty collected from fresh water fish- goods. It is necessary to consider to be economical. (m) Region or State Hluttaws concerned are to eries, Next, Secretary of Supervisory Committee for be in harmony with majority consent to (bb) Royalty collected from marine fisher- Ayethaya Industrial Zone Secretary of Shan State exercise the right to pass approval and to ies located in limited distance; Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein, make rejection and deduction to the budg- (6) Tax collected according to vehicles and ves- Secretary of Leading Committee for Construction of ets of regions or states through negotiation sels Foundry Plant U Myint Thein and In-Charge of Aden on the chief minister concerned including (7) Other benefits and profits realized from the Group Construction Company U Kyi Win Sein re- the funds received by respective regions or sale and rent of property owned by the re- ported on progress in building of the plant and tasks states from the Union Fund Account accord- gion or state; to be carried out to the commander and the minister. ing to the Union budget law or the addi- (8) Charges, taxes and other incomes realized Afterwards, the commander and the minister tional fund allotment law. from services provided by the region or inspected the foundry plant, machine plant and forg- In doing so: state; ing shop and manufacturing of ten-ton Shan Star (1) Salary and allowance of heads and mem- (9) Fines imposed at Region or State Judicial Jeep. bers of organizations set up according to Hluttaws including Region or State courts, MNA the Constitution of the State and expendi- taxes and other incomes collected for serv- tures of those organizations at Union level; ices provided; (2) Salary and allowance of heads and mem- (10) Interests realized from the lending of money (17) Contributions by organizations relevant to bers of leading bodies of self-administered of the region or state funds; development affairs in the region or state; area set up according to the Constitution of (11) Profits realized from investment made by (18) Unclaimed cash and property; the State and expenditures of those bodies; the region or state; (19) Treasure trove; (3) Debts the region or state has to settle, ex- (12) Taxes collected for extraction of the fol- (o) The region or state has the right to use penditures related to those debts, and other lowing items from forests in the region or their funds in accord with the law. expenditures related to money borrowed by state; (p) Except the taxes to be collected by the the region or state; (aa) Taxes collected on all other timber except region or state, the Union is to collect all (4) Expenditures to be paid according to ver- teak and designated hardwood; other taxes according to law and put them dict or order or decree released by the court (bb) Taxes collected on firewood, charcoal, rat- in the Union Fund Account. or a particular tribunal; and tan, bamboo, birdnest, cutch, thanatkha, (q) If incomes and types of taxes are desig- (5) Other expenditures to be paid according to turpentine, eaglewood, and honey-based nated to be collected by the region or state a particular existing law enacted by Region products; for Union territories, the Union is to collect or State Hluttaw, for which discussions can (13) Registration fees; them according to law and deposit them in be held at the Region or State Hluttaw. How- (14) Taxes on entertainment; the Union Fund Account. ever, rejection and deduction are not al- (15) Salt tax; (r) The Union has the right to use the Un- lowed. (16) Funds received from the Union Fund Ac- ion Fund Account in accord with the law. (n) Taxes to be collected according to the law of count; MNA 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 AC Milan defeat Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea motor 8 points clear at top SSS MILAN, 6 March— Andrea Pirlo's goal with the last kick of the LONDON, 6 March— Chelsea motored eight points clear at the top of the game gave AC Milan a 2-1 win at bottom club Atalanta on Saturday Premier League on Saturday after they beat Norwich City 3-1 and title rivals to move the champions three points clear at the top of Serie A. Manchester United stumbled to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Crystal Palace. PPP Milan have 60 points while Juventus, who face AS Roma in a late Champions Arsenal kept their slim also enjoyed morale-boosting victories. kickoff, are on 57. After being matched throughout by Atalanta, title hopes alive after a Thierry Henry However, a turning point in the sea- Carlo Ancelotti's side took the lead in the 72nd minute through a hat-trick gave them a 3-0 win over Port- son was reached at Carrow Road, where header from substitute Massimo Ambrosini. smouth, though they remain 10 points Chelsea capitalized on United's slip at OOO The advantage lasted only a minute. Impressive Nigerian striker adrift of the leaders. Selhurst Park and moved the newly- Stephen Makinwa brought the Bergamo side level with a header from Chelsea, who look destined for their crowned League Cup winners closer still an inswinging free kick. first league title in 50 years, have 71 to a second trophy in their centenary RRR Both sides had chances to win the game in an exciting finale but points and a game in hand over United year. Milan snatched the points in the fourth minute of injury time when (63 points) and Arsenal (61). Joe Cole rode two heavy tackles to Filippo Inzaghi's header was parried by Atalanta keeper Alex Asked if he thought they had now fire Chelsea into a 22nd minute lead and TTT Calderoni and Pirlo pounced to drive home the loose ball. seen off United, Chelsea boss Jose they were quick to rally after Leon Mac- "That was a genuinely difficult game for us," said Milan coach Mourinho told Sky Sports News: "We kenzie's superb headed equalizer from a Ancelotti. don't think about them, they think about Darren Huckerby cross. It was their first SSS "Atalanta played so well, really pushing on and creating a lot of us...we just know that weekend after goal conceded since a 2-2 draw with chances. We didn't do well at halting their breaks."—MNA/Reuters weekend we have to win our matches Arsenal on 12 December. and control the gap. Substitute striker Mateja Kezman fol- Rangers to earn draw against "Before this game it was six points, lowed up a Frank Lampard effort to tap Inverness Caledonian Thistle now it's eight and if we can make it nine in Chelsea's second goal and defender GLASGOW, 6 March— Rangers suffered a hiccup at the top of the Scottish points with a draw against West Brom Ricardo Carvalho rose unchallenged to Premier League after losing a late goal in a 1-1 draw at home to Inverness (on March 15) or 11 points with a vic- head the third from a corner. Caledonian Thistle. tory it would be great." "Norwich deserved their goal because Barry Ferguson scored his first goal in the first half." Further down the table, Southamp- of the way they played in the second half, since returning from Blackburn Rovers Inverness manager Craig Brewster ton improved their survival hopes with but we were too strong mentally for them," when he struck after 57 minutes but added: "To come away with a point from a 1-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur Mourinho said. "We scored two goals and Inverness levelled in stoppage time here and in the manner we did, with while Aston Villa and Newcastle United killed the game." —MNA/Reuters through ex-Celtic player Brian Prunty. scoring in the last minute, I don't think Saturday's draw leaves Rangers with many people would have believed it". Barca lead by nine points in Primera Liga 72 points from 29 matches ahead of Celtic visit third-placed Hibernian on MADRID, 6 March— Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o took his goal tally for Celtic on 65 from 26 games before their Sunday while Aberdeen, in fourth, won the season to 18 with the winner in a 1-0 victory at struggling Osasuna on weekend match against Hibernian on 1-0 at Kilmarnock with a Kevin Saturday. Sunday at Easter Road. McNaughton goal after Kris Boyd missed The African Player of the Year Defender Rafael Marquez then sent a "It's an indication of how you can a penalty for the home side. smashed a first-time shot past keeper lob skidding past the post a few minutes never take anything for granted," Rang- Bottom club Livingston secured three Juantxo Elia after racing onto a magnifi- later after Xavi had supplied another ers manager Alex McLeish told BBC precious points with a goal from Burton cent pass from Portugal midfielder Deco excellent assist. Scotland as he reflected on the two points O'Brien that beat Dundee 1-0 at Dens five minutes before the break. The Catalans eventually managed to his team had surprisingly dropped. Park, while Motherwell defeated visi- Barcelona now lead the table by nine break the deadlock five minutes before "We didn't taken anything for granted tors Dundee United with goals from points from Real Madrid who play last the break when Deco won the ball in because we knew they were a team on David Partrdige and Scott McDonald. season's champions Valencia later on midfield and slipped a neat through ball form. I just felt the tempo was too slow MNA/Reuters Saturday. into Eto'o's path with the outside of his Barca, wearing black armbands in foot. Bayern beat Werder Bremen 1-0 memory of former coach Rinus Michels The Cameroon international cracked FRANKFURT, 6 March— Michael Ballack struck early to give Bayern Mu- who died on Thursday, took control a stinging shot towards the far post and nich a 1-0 win at home to Werder Bremen on Saturday and keep the Bavarians from the first whistle at a rain-swept El although Osasuna's Juantxo Elia got a top of the Bundesliga on goal difference. Sadar but they were slow to take advan- hand to the ball he was unable to stop it Bayern's joy at beating Bayern moved ahead Bayern needed the win tage of their domination. spinning into his net. last season's double win- against Werder in the sev- to stay ahead of Schalke Their highly-rated youngster Andres Eto'o should have grabbed another ners and one of their two enth minute when Ballack 04, who kept up the pres- Iniesta hit the bar after he had beaten the goal early in the second half when he was chief rivals for the title was beat four Werder defend- sure with a 2-0 win away offside trap to latch onto a clever lofted put clear by Ronaldinho but he ran too tempered by an injury to ers in the air to power in a to VfL Bochum. pass from fellow midfielder Xavi mid- wide and saw his angled shot turned past Roy Makaay, however. header from a Torsten With 24 games played, way through the half. the post by Elia. —MNA/Reuters The Dutch striker suf- Frings corner in the sev- Bayern and Schalke have fered a painful hamstring enth minute. 50 points, followed by Jubilo Iwata upset Yokohama F-Marinos 1-0 strain with a minute to go Felix Magath's side Werder on 43. TOKYO, 6 March— Japan international Takashi Fukunishi scored a controver- and will be a major doubt maintained their lead with VfB Stuttgart moved sial 90th-minute goal as Jubilo Iwata upset champions Yokohama F-Marinos for Wednesday's Cham- little difficulty against a up to fourth on 42 points 1-0 on the opening day of the J-League season on Saturday. pions League clash with curiously subdued with a 2-1 win at home to Yokohama's players protested furiously the face, to the annoyance of the crowd of Arsenal on Wednesday, Werder, who are now Arminia Bielefeld. after midfielder Fukunishi clearly used his 52,000. when Bayern will be de- seven points off the title Bayer Leverkusen's hand to direct home a Hiroshi Nanami free Former Brazil striker Washington was fending a 3-1 lead. pace. faint hopes of getting back kick at the re-named Nissan Stadium. on target in Tokyo Verdy's 2-1 victory at into the title race slipped "It looked like handball but a goal's a Kyushu-based Oita Trinita. Answers to yesterday’s further away when they goal," shrugged Yokohama manager New signing Washington was instru- Crossword Puzzle were beaten 1-0 away by Takeshi Okada. "We let ourselves down mental in Verdy's Japanese Super Cup win Hamburg SV, a result that by not taking our chances." over Yokohama last weekend and opened TURNER88ROUND leaves them in seventh Jubilo coach Masakuni Yamamoto his J-League account three minutes before A8O8X8S8A8N8E place, now 11 points be- claimed not to have seen an incident that the break for Ossie Ardiles's side. VISIT8PAINTER hind the leaders. incensed the crowd of 41,000 in Promoted Omiya Ardija marked their E8E8E8A8N8I8I Bayern stayed neck Yokohama, venue for the 2002 World First Division debut with a shock 2-0 vic- and neck with Schalke Cup final between Brazil and Germany. tory away to Gamba Osaka, while FC RETIRED88TEND thanks to Ballack's early "I couldn't see properly from where I Tokyo thrashed Albirex Niigata 4-0 in a N8T8N8EFT888E goal and a solid defensive was so I don't know," he said. "But we late match. 8VEGA888EDGE8 performance. stood firm under pressure and got the In other matches, Nagoya Grampus There was none of the P888LOW8A8A8E result we came for." Eight were held to a 2-2 draw by visiting panache of their midweek Elsewhere, Takayuki Sukuzi's 30th- JEF United Chiba while Shimizu S-Pulse ROSE88HORIZON 7-0 win over SC Freiburg, minute header lifted four-times champi- drew 1-1 at home to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. E8T8F8E8D8E8T although the introduction ons Kashima Antlers to a 1-0 away victory The 2005 season will be played under CURTAIL8RULER of Paolo Guerrero early in over 10-man Urawa Reds. an orthodox 34-game format after J-League the second half gave their Urawa's frustration grew on the stroke officials abandoned its two-stage system. I8A8M8K8O8L8A attack a more dangerous of halftime when Turkish defender Alpay The First Division has also expanded from STYLE88UPKEEP look.— MNA/Reuters Ozalan was sent off for shoving Suzuki in 16 to 18 teams. —MNA/Reuters THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 7 March, 2005 15 WB decides priority for SMEs Egypt sees full Syrian withdrawal in Sri Lankan rural areas from Lebanon possible CAIRO, 6 March — Egyptian Foreign Minister COLOMBO, 6 March — The World Bank in its Ahmed Abul Gheit said on Saturday that he be- latest assessment on Sri Lanka’s investment outlook lieves Syria’s announcement of redeploying its has decided to accord more priority to small and troops in Lebanon would be followed by a full medium entrepreneurs in rural areas to help them pullout, Egypt’s official MENA news agency re- develop more interlinking and product mobilization. ported. The assessment, Asian region. “Although Syrian President Resolution 1559. which was carried out fo- some private companies Bashar al-Assad told the Under the 1989 Taif cusing on the private sec- based in Colombo and Parliament earlier Satur- Agreement ending Leba- tor in urban and rural ar- suburbs have adopted the day that “Syrian troops non’s 1975-1990 civil eas, had revealed that a mechanism of linkages will completely pull back war, Syria should first re- lack of proper linkages and and mobilization, it was to Bekaa Valley in east- deploy its forces to east- streamlined product range evident that most of the ern Lebanon and then to ern Lebanon and coordi- had led to snail-paced de- SMEs in rural areas were the Syrian-Lebanese bor- nate a subsequent full velopment in the small and either unaware or facing der.” Abul Gheit said he withdrawal with Beirut. medium sector in rural financial difficulties in is confident that the aim The French-US areas, said Simon C. Bell, adopting such strategies,” of the Syrian move is the backed UN resolution manager of the World Bell was quoted Friday by full implementation of the adopted last September Bank’s finance and pri- the official Daily News as Taif Agreement and the not only urged Damas- vate sector for the South saying. —MNA/Xinhua UN Security Council cus to pull out its forces but also asked Syria, a Cancer-causing coloured sauce found in Beijing key power broker in Lebanon, to stop med- BEIJING, 6 March— Heinz Meiweiyuan Food pany of the United States, Beijing’s food safety of- Co. Ltd, was spotted after has been ordered to recall dling in its neighbour’s fice said Friday that it an inspection of 17 brands its product. internal affairs. Syria has been under found the cancer-causing of condiments by the city’s The office said that the WEATHER colourant, Sudan I, in a food safety office, the en- city will launch a broader mounting pressure to brand of pepper sauce try-exit inspection and sample inspection on withdraw its 14,000 sol- Sunday, 6 March, 2005 brand in the city. quarantine bureau, and the foods produced by foreign diers from Lebanon since Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hours The pepper sauce, commerce bureau. companies and joint ven- the assassination of MST: During the past 24 hours, rain or thundershowers Meiweiyuan, produced by The producer, a sub- tures. former Lebanese prime has been widespread in Kachin State and upper Sagaing the Guangzhou-based sidiary of the Heinz Com- MNA/Xinhua minister Rafik Hariri on division, scattered in Shan State, isolated in Chin and February 14. 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R 489 Published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar. Edited and printed at The New Light of Myanmar Press, No 22/30 Strand Road at 43rd Street, Yangon. Cable Newlight, PO Box No. 43, Telephones: Editors 296115, Manager 296864, Circulation 297093, Advertisement 296843, Accounts 296545, Administration 296161, Production 297032 (Office) /297028 (Press). 12th Waning of Tabodwe 1366 ME Monday, 7 March, 2005 Tasks of Management Committee for Organizing 58th Anniversary Union Day reviewed

YANGON, 6 March — The meeting to review tasks of the Management Committee for Organizing the 58th Anniversary Union Day was held at Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay Road this afternoon. Chairman of the Management Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an address, saying that the 58th Anniversary Union Day could be held successfully in accord with the Union Day objectives due to efforts of the respective sub-committees. So, the sub-committees are to submit reports to the meeting by reviewing their tasks. After hearing the reports, the commander gave the concluding remarks. Also present on the occasion were members of the management committee and departmental heads. MNA Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe speaking at the meeting to review tasks of Management Commit- tee for Organizing 58th Anniversary Union Day.— MNA The Union Government is to take necessary steps according to the Union budget law enacted by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

YANGON, 6 March — The following is the compila- 3. Arms and ammunition and explosives tion of detailed basic principles laid down in line with including biological and chemical weapons. Chairman the suggestions of most of the delegates to the National 4. Nuclear energy, nuclear fuel and radiation, of the Convention presented by Chairman of the National and mineral resources that produce them. National 5. Declaration of war and making of peace. Convention Convening Work Committee Chief Justice Convention U Aung Toe and Vice-Chairman Attorney-General U 6. Peace and stability of State and the rule of law. Aye Maung at Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin 7. Police Force. Convening Camp in Hmawby Township, on 3 March. Work The compilations of detailed basic principles pre- Vice- Committee Chairman sented by Chief Justice U Aung Toe are as follows: Chief In line with the suggestions of most of the delegates of the to the National Convention, detailed basic principles National Justice U have now been adopted in connection with the sharing Conven- Aung Toe. of legislative power. For easy reference, I will con- tion MNA clude by sorting out the detailed basic principles Convening relevant to the sharing of legislative power. Work 1. Defence and Security Sector Committee Attorney- 2. Foreign Affairs Sector The Union Legislative List constitutes: The Union Legislative List constitutes: 1. The defence of the Union of Myanmar and of General U Aye 1. Diplomats, consular affairs, and its every part, and to prepare a defence representatives of other affairs; pro-gramme thereof. Maung. MNA 2. United Nations; 2. Defence and security industries. (See page 8) Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall enact required laws if the need arises to do so for the Union territories in connection with matters for which legislative powers are delegated to Region or State Hluttaws or self-administered division or zone leading bodies

YANGON, 6 March — The following is the full tion held on 21 May 2004, the Chairman of the Na- clarification of Secretary of the National Convention tional Convention Convening Work Committee ex- Convening Work Committee U Thaung Nyunt, on plained matters in connection with the basic principles Work behalf of the Work Committee Chairman, concerning to be laid down for the legislative powers to Union legislative powers for Union territories, the effect of territories on grounds of the matters relevant to the Committee the laws enacted by different levels of the Hluttaw and sharing of legislative power that shall be included in the self-administered area leading bodies and forma- writing the State constitution. Secretary tion of Financial Commission, and Taxation and funds The delegate groups —the national race del- allotment among the Pyidaungsu and Regions or States, egate group, the peasant delegate group, the worker for laying down detailed basic principles for sharing delegate group, the intellectuals and intelligentsia del- U Thaung of legislative power to be included in the State Consti- egate group, State service personnel delegate group, tution, at Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp in the other invited persons delegate group and the del- Nyunt. Hmawby Township, on 3 March. egate groups of the political parties — The National First, U Thaung Nyunt presented matters on Unity Party, the Union Pa-O National Organization, MNA Legislative powers for Union territories. the Mro (a) Khami National Solidarity Organization, At the Plenary Meeting of the National Conven- (See page 10)