Established 1914 Volume XIX, Number 4 7th Waning of Tagu 1373 ME Monday, 25 April, 2011 Quality of new monsoon paddy strain True patriotism under test in Myittha Township * It is very important for everyone of the nation regardless of the place he NAY PYI TAW, 24 April—Chief Minister growing new monsoon paddy strain. lives to have strong Union Spirit. U Ye Myint of Mandalay Region, Mandalay They looked into 50 acres of quality paddy * Only Union Spirit is the true patri- Mayor Minister for Development Affairs U Phone plantation of farmer U Kyin Khe at Chaungmagyi otism all the nationalities will have Zaw Han and Minister for Agriculture and Forestry agricultural camp in Wetlet Village-tract in to safeguard. U Myint Than on 21 April made an inspection Pyawbwe Township and met local farmers. tour of thriving summer paddy field for 2010- After inspecting chilli plantations with the 2011 cultivation season at Shwenandaw paddy use of irrigated water from the artisan well at field Four political objectives field of Thila Village-tract in Myittha Township. No. 166 in Hsuchingon Village of Gwaybinyoe * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order The Chief Minister called for progress of Village-tract, and making discussion with farmers * Strengthening of national solidarity growing summer paddy, use of paddy strain from on cotton growing, the Chief Minister looked into * Building and strengthening of discipline-flourishing de- mocracy system quality monsoon paddy, and test-growing of Kyeeni Lake, southeast of Yamethin. * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with paddy strain with minimum cultivation cost for MNA the Constitution Four economic objectives * Building of modern industrialized nation through the Myanmar bags one gold, two silver and two agricultural development, and all-round development of other sectors of the economy nd * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system bronze in 2 Asian Archery Grand Prix * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investment from sources in- side the country and abroad YANGON, 24 April — Myanmar secured one secured one silver while the men’s team (Compound) * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept gold, two silver and two bronze in the Second Asian clinched one bronze medal with 1885 points and the in the hands of the State and the national peoples Archery Grand Prix held in Vietiane of Lao People’s women’s team (Compound) one bronze medal with Four social objectives Democratic Republic yesterday. 1900 points in each compound events. * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation Ye Min Swe won one gold medal and Aung Myanmar athletes will play individual and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national Hnein one silver in the 72-arrow men and women knocks-out and mixed team events on 24 and 25 character * Flourishing of Union Spirit, the true patriotism (Compound) 50-m event. In the 72-arrow men and April. Team knocks-out event will be held on 26 * Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the women (Recurve) 70-m event, Thin Thin Khaing April.—MNA entire nation Mourners gather as Growers generate more income through Indian guru extended cultivation of grape in Yamethin Sai Baba dies PAGE 3 Article & Photos: Reporter Nyunt Shwe Ariane rocket Only when agricultural launches two produce can be transported to the telecoms market in time, will the products be sold easily. Therefore, the in- satellites ter-district roads and inter-village roads are essential for transport- PAGE 4 ing crops from the farmlands to Classic Hong the market. The rural people are enjoy- Kong ghost ing fruits of better transport. On 31 March, I had interviews with film remade some grape growers in Ingon 24 years later and Alegon village-tracts of Yamethin Township. PAGE 13 In the first interview, U Kyaw Ohn of Ingon Village con- Arsenal’s title ducted me round the grape farm bid in tatters where 10 workers were at the farm works. The farm work cost after Bolton K 800,000 per acre in growing defeat Bunches of grape seen at farm of Ko Min Thein in Ingon 500 grape plants. PAGE 14 Village of Yamethin Township. (See page 7) 25-4-2011 NL.pmd 1 4/25/2011, 5:03 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monday, 25 April, 2011 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Monday, 25 April, 2011 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Special projects for greater * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State national development * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, like other global members, is trying its utmost, UHMA successfully sets foot on Ashaemyin- mobilizing the participation of the people in order that it will not lag behind other countries Anaukmyin mountain in development. YANGON, 24 April—A 39-member of summer and then proceeded to Kintar Dam, Pyadalin Cave, Special projects play a key role in scaling expedition team led by Chairman of Universities Ywangan Township and Pindaya Township. On up national development. Of the projects, some have begun yielding fruits, some are ongoing, Hiking and Mountaineering Association U Myo arrival at North Shwepahto village in Pindaya and some in their infancy. Some projects are Thant successfully climbed 7752-foot-high Township, doctors and students from University of awaiting the green light to be given according to Ashaemyin-Anaukmyin mountain which is the Medicines, Nursing University and University of the conditions. highest mountain in Shan State (South) at 12 noon Pharmacy included in the team provided medical Addressing the Meeting (1/2011) of the of 17 April. Then, they erected the State’s flag and treatment to 137 local people and donated cash for Special Projects Implementation Committee mountaineering team’s flag on it. development of villages. held at the President Office in Nay Pyi Taw on The team set out from Yangon on 12 April, MNA 22 April to deal with the finishing touches to some projects, the projects under 16th MGC Golf Open Championships 2011 on 5-6 May implementation, and the projects that have yet YANGON, 24 April — Under the sponsorship championships are to enroll at Myanmar Golf Club to start, Chairman of the committee President of Myanmar Golf Federation, the 16th MGC Junior not later than 2 pm on 3 May. U Thein Sein called for sooner completion of the ongoing projects, standardizing recently- Golf Open Championships 2011 will be held at Han Golf Masters Pte Ltd will mainly sponsor launched projects according to the budgets and Myanmar Golf Club at Ninth Mile, Pyay Road here the championships and other co-sponsors are in order of priority, implementation of the on 5 and 6 of May. Myanmar Golf Federation, Myanmar Golf Club, projects according to the funds but not in haste, The championships are divided into four companies, organizations and individual donors. and gearing up for some projects. classes – age 10-12, age 13-15 and age 16-20 in For donations, please contact the admin manager at The projects for speeding up national boys’ event and age (10-18) in girls’ event. 665531 and for detailed information about the development will come to fruition if all those Handsome prizes will be awarded to winners. championships, contact Myanmar Golf Club (Ph: responsible use funds expeditiously, work with Junior golfers wishing to participate in the 661702 and 665531. — MNA might and main, minimize loss and wastage, abstain from corruption, take worksite safety The selected Myanmar volleyball team and seriously, award and promote hardworking Myanmar plays volleyball Hebei Club national volleyball team in action staff members, and work in concert in compliance with the instructions of the President. friendlies in PRC in Hebei Club in Hebei, China. (Myanmar won 3-0.)—MVF Myanmar fashion designers attend YANGON, 23 April— The selected Myanmar fashion fair in Thailand team had eight wins in the YANGON, 24 April—A 30-memebr Myanmar 13 volleyball friendlies fashion designers group led by CEC memebr of Union with the teams of the of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce People’s Republic of and Industry Secretary of Trade Fair Committee U China in Hebei and Beijing Myo Thant, at the invitation of Department of Export from 8 to 20 April. Promotion under Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, The tour of China left here on 18 April, to attend Bangkok International aims to win victory in the Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair XXVI SEA Games to be to be held from 21 to 24 April in Bangkok of Thailand. held in Indonesia this year, CEC member of the federation Member of and the XXVII SEA Games Trade Fair Dr Thin Nwe Win saw them off at Yangon to be held in Myanmar in International Airport.—NLM 2013 and to gain international experience. the Myanmar Volleyball welcomed back at Yangon The selected Federation U Thein Win International Airport by Myanmar volleyball team arrived back in Yangon officials of the federation. led by Vice-President of by air on 21 April. It was MNA Classical songs, dances and traditional musical instruments course opened in Pyinmana NAY PYI TAW, 24 April—Music Music Asiayon in Yawkthwain Ward Asiayon of Pyinmana Township and on Nay Pyi Taw Highway Pyinmana. dramatic arts professionals of the The course has been opened since township will jointly conduct free basic 22 April and enrollment is till 30 April Fashion designers seen at Yangon International Airport before their Myanmar classical songs, dances and at the asiayon.