Established 1914 Volume XVIII, Number 116 5th Waxing of Wagaung 1372 ME Sunday, 15 August, 2010 Lt-Gen Ko Ko looks into Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation agricultural tasks, progress of * Emergence of a new enduring State Constitution * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Natthankwin Bridge (Sittoung) Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round develop- ment of other sectors of the economy as well NAY PYI TAW, 14 Aug—Accompanied by Chair- Ko heard reports on cultivation of monsoon paddy pre- * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system man of Bago Division Peace and Development Council sented by an official and looked into broadcasting of * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Hla Min, fertilizer and thriving monsoon paddy. the country and abroad Lt-Gen Ko Ko of the Ministry of Defence heard reports on He viewed monsoon paddy fields in Shanywa * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples progress in cultivation of monsoon paddy presented by an Village of Nyaunglebin Township. official in Ayekarit Village-tract in Waw Township, Bago At the briefing hall of Natthankwin Bridge (Sittoung) Four social objectives Division on 12 August. construction project, the deputy superintending engineer * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation Lt-Gen Ko Ko called for cultivation of monsoon of Bridge Construction Special Group-2 reported on con- * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preserva- tion and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national paddy meeting the target and viewed broadcasting of struction of the main bridge and future tasks. character fertilizer and weeding. After attending to the needs, Lt-Gen Ko Ko in- * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit He viewed storage of water at Alopyay Lake. In spected progress of works and left necessary instruc- * Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation Kadok Phayagyi Village of DaikU Township, Lt-Gen Ko tions.—MNA Tube-wells and artesian wells, in Pyawbwe Township Article: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Aung Than (Mingala Taungnyunt) Strenuous efforts their farms. use of water from the ar- farmers can conven- are being made to sup- Recently, we the tesian wells. Ngwechi-6 iently use water not only ply water for drinking news crew of Myanma long staple cotton and for consumption but for and agricultural pur- Alin went to Pyawbwe chilli are special interest cultivation. Most of the poses in the central re- Township to observe of the local farmers. artesian wells and tube- gions of Myanmar. thriving paddy planta- In an interview, wells were sunk by Wa- Dams and river tions with the use of wa- Chairman of Township ter Resources Utiliza- water pumping projects ter from the artesian Peace and Development tion Department under implemented by the gov- wells. Although Council U San Htay ex- the Ministry of Agricul- ernment are contributing Pyawbwe Township is plained success achieved ture and Irrigation and a great deal to the tasks located in the arid region, in growing paddy Development Affairs of supplying water to greening and pleasant through water supply Department. The Devel- the people and the farm- scenes could be seen in from artesian wells. opment Affairs Depart- lands. In addition, tap- the region due to sinking He said, “Thanks ment sank tube-wells ping underground water artesian wells. We saw to sinking tube-wells and one after another for sup- and sinking tube-wells thriving paddy and other tapping underground wa- ply of potable water to benefit rural people and crops cultivated with the ter in the township, local the rural regions and the Water Resources Utilization Department sinking a tube-well near Ayethaya Village of Pyawbwe Township. Water Resources Utiliza- more tube-wells in 2010- tion Department 2011 financial year.” equipped the villages with Township Man- tube-wells for agricul- ager U Myo Min of tural purpose. At present, Myanma Agriculture most of the villages have Service said, “The tube- enjoyed fruits of sinking wells and the wells of tube-wells. Up to now, a underground water tap- total of 50 tube-wells are ping contribute much to Pumping water from artesian well to farmland of U Zaw Min Oo near Shawbyugon Village in in use. Arrangements are cultivation of paddy in Pyawbwe Township. being made to sink 50 (See page 9) 15-8-2010 NL 1 8/21/18, 2:30 PM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 15 August, 2010 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Sunday, 15 August, 2010 * 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 Grow high quality fruit and * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State vegetables * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy With a view to boosting the agricultural sector, ways and means are being sought to MoI staff urged to carry on duties have adequate supply of irrigation water. So, dam, river-water pumping and tube-well projects are being implemented across the with all might and main nation. Information Minister attends 64th Anniversary of MRTV Irrigation acreage has increased thanks to more than 200 dams and sluice gates. As a NAY P YI T AW, 14 Aug—The 64th Anniversary result, monsoon and summer paddy as well as of Myanma Radio and Television was marked at other crops are thriving. Efforts are now being its Auditorium, here, this morning, with an address made to ensure local self-sufficiency and by Minister for Information U Kyaw Hsan. surpluses for export. The minister elaborated on the power and In some regions, agricultural and influence of media on every sector of the livestock entrepreneurs and departments are respective countries and its people, the objective investing in agricultural and livestock breeding conditions of the Union of Myanmar and zones. Moreover, modern cultivation methods achievements of the ministry in promoting the are being applied to grow globally marketable role of media. He also urged all the staff who are fruit and vegetables. serving the national interests to carry on their Mandalay, Sagaing, Bago and duties with all their might and main taking the Ayeyawady divisions are growing fruit and advantages of the achievements. vegetables on a commercial scale. Mango zones Minister U Kyaw Hsan awarded three staff of MRTV who secured the Good Public Service have been established in Kyuakse, Singaing, Medal conferred on by the State Peace and TadaU, Patheingyi and Htonebo and other Development Council, three staff who won prizes regions. in the 17th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Some regions are growing watermelon Performing Arts Competitions and gave prizes as a major crop. As seedless watermelon can for the radio broadcasting programmes and MITV Minister for Information U Kyaw Hsan be grown, it is now thriving. Muskmelons are programme. presents prize to Good Public Service Medal being exported through border regions. Plans Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of are under way to export quality muskmelons MRTV presented prizes to staff of respective winning staff of Myanma Radio and through regular trade system. branches who served the duties conscientiously. Television.—MNA Similarly, flower zones are being Managing Director U Aung Nyein of Later, staff of MRTV presented songs, established in such areas as PyinOoLwin, Printing and Publishing Enterprise, Managing traditional dances and a one-act play to the guests. Lashio, Mandalay, Kalay and Pyay. Therefore, Director U Aung Myo Myint of Myanma Motion Also present on the occasion were agriculturalists, departments and local farmers Picture Enterprise and General Manager U Zaw technicians of MRTV, members of the music are to cooperate in establishing agricultural Min Oo of News and Periodicals Enterprise scrutiny board, executives of Myanmar Motion zones so as to increase their income. presented prizes to outstanding staff, uniforms Picture Asiayon and Myanmar Music Asiayon and cash assistance to students of the staff. and guests.—MNA Staff of MRTV present traditional dances at 64th Anniversary of Myanma Radio and Television.—MNA Dy Construction Minister inspects Pathein Chyauktinkya Bridge to Junction and placing of gave necessary be built between mile asphalt between mile instructions. He then Monywa Road post Nos. 438/0 and 438/ post Nos. 433/3 and 433/ inspected laying gravels 1. He heard reports on 7. In meeting with at mile post no. 398/0 NAY PYI TAW, 14 construction site of Pathein-Monywa Road. work progress and engineers–in-charge and and laying of rocks Aug—Deputy Minister Myaukyama creek- The deputy minister stressed the needs. personnel from Naing between mile post Nos. for Construction U Tint crossing bridge at mile inspected site chosen for He inspected laying Group Construction Co 396/6 and 396/7. Swe on 10 August visited post No. 447/1 on construction of of rocks at Salingyi Ltd, the deputy minister MNA 15-8-2010 NL 2 8/21/18, 2:30 PM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 15 August, 2010 3 Petraeus says withdrawal from Afghanistan depends on situation on ground WASHINGTON, 14 Aug—The “Certainly, I am aware of the timetable of US troops’ withdrawal context within which I offer that from Afghanistan will be driven by advice,” Petraeus said. “But that just situation on the ground, the informs the advice; it doesn’t drive it. commander of US forces in The situation on the ground drives it.” Afghanistan said in an interview to be Obama has set July 2011 as a aired over the weekend.