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Volume XIII, Number 210 12th Waxing of Tazaungmone 1367 ME Saturday, 12 November, 2005

Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and Senior General Than Shwe tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- tution sends message of condolence * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution to Indian President Four economic objectives YANGON, 11 Nov— Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of condolence to His economy as well Excellency Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, President of the Republic of India on passing away of * Proper evolution of the market-oriented eco- the Ex-President His Excellency KR Narayanan on 9 November 2005.—MNA nomic system * Development of the economy inviting partici- pation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside the country and abroad Prime Minister General Soe Win * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples receives Chinese Minister for Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the Water Resource entire nation * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and YANGON, 11 Nov Electric Power Maj-Gen Minister’s Office Col delegation was accompa- preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character — Prime Minister of the Tin Htut, Deputy Minis- Thant Shin and Director- nied by Ambassador of * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit Union of Myanmar Gen- ter for Foreign Affairs U General Thura U Aung the PRC to the Union of * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- eral Soe Win received Kyaw Thu, Director- Htet of the Protocol De- Myanmar Mr Guan ards of the entire nation Minister for Water Re- General of the Prime partment. The Chinese Mu.—MNA source of the People’s Republic of China Mr Wang Shucherg and party at Zeyarthiri Beikman on Konmyinttha this morn- ing. Also present at the call together with the Prime Minister were Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo, Minister for

Minister Mr Wang Shucherg of the People’s Republic of China calls on Prime Minister General Soe Win. MNA Annual International Religious Freedom Report 2005 does not reflect true situation in Myanmar Myanmar is country where all major religions live together harmoniously, peacefully, where freedom of religion is actually practised

YANGON, 11 Nov—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar today issued a press release on International Religious Freedom Report (2005) released by the US Department of State. The following is the full text of the press release. It is regrettable to note that Seventh Annual allegations contained in the report are baseless and dom and other human rights. The allegations in the International Religious Freedom Report (2005) re- considered as being politically motivated. These report are, therefore, categorically denied. In real- leased by the US Department of State on 8 Novem- reports are all same old tunes based on groundless ity, every citizen of Myanmar has the right to pro- ber 2005 wrongly designating the Union of facts and figures which came from unscrupulous fess and practise one’s belief. The country is sig- Myanmar, along with some other Asian countries, persons with the aim of damaging the image of the nificantly characterized by the fact that all national as “a Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). country. races have freedom of faith and the equal right to Such classification by the Annual Interna- The report wrongly criticized that members maintain their own culture and traditions. Although tional Religious Freedom Report 2005 does not in of minority religious groups, especially Christians Theravada Buddhism is the religion of majority in any way reflect the true situation in Myanmar. The and Muslims, face serious abuses of religious free- (See page 2) Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Saturday, 12 November, 2005 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views For all citizens to actively * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation participate in the national * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State development drive * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy The State Peace and Development Coun- cil is making all-out efforts in accordance with the national policy for the emergence of a The government of the Union of Myanmar, peaceful, modern and developed nation. The nation-building endeavours are a categorically rejects the one-sided assessment task to be implemented by generation to gen- eration. Since the task needs to be implemented of the US on religious freedom of Myanmar in a constant manner, relentless efforts are to be made for shaping a brighter future. The Union Solidarity and Development since it is based on unfounded facts Association was formed with the new genera- (from page 1) rence of incidents has also been resolved peace- tion youths capable of serving the interests of fully. the State and the people as a national force. the country, the Government is assisting the The second session of the Annual Gen- work of other religions and also takes all neces- Religion is a highly sensitive and volatile eral Meeting (2005) for the Union Solidarity sary steps to encourage and maintain the har- issue in the world. For that reason, the Myanmar and Development Association was held at mony. Government believes that it is absolutely im- Pyidaungsu Hall of the USDA Central Train- Myanmar is one of the very few countries proper and insensitive to accuse other nations or ing School in Hmawby Township on 5 Novem- in the world where all the major religions live governments on the basis of fabricated or un- ber with an address by member of Panel of together harmoniously and peacefully and where substantiated information for whatever purposes Patrons of the USDA Prime Minister General freedom of religion is actually practised. There it may serve. The government of the Union of Soe Win. may be isolated cases of minor disagreements as Myanmar, therefore, categorically rejects the one- In his address, Prime Minister General happen sometimes and is happening elsewhere in sided assessment of the US on religious free- Soe Win said that with the correct conception the world. But prompt action taken by the dom of Myanmar since it is based on un- that the national development is the bounden Government in cooperation with the religious founded facts and is nothing more than a politi- duty of each and every citizen, national forces leaders of the respective religions has always cally motivated document aimed at interfering can be mobilized all the more. As the saying managed to prevent any kind of religious inci- in the internal affairs of Myanmar. goes “The strength of the nation lies within”, dents from flaring out of control and the occur- MNA the entire national people are sole national force. Each and every national has therefore to play an active role in the drive for national Information personnel urged to strive unity, peace & tranquillity and development. The USDA has come into existence to for improvement of libraries and serve the interest of the nation. It is now ac- tively participating together with the people in durability on their own initiative the endeavours for realizing the Political, Eco- YANGON, 10 Nov— nomic and Social Objectives, for realizing the Minister for Information seven-step Road Map and for ensuring success Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan of the National Convention. met with officials and Nowadays the Government has been lay- staff of the Information ing emphasis on peace, stability and unity while and Public Relations De- striving for strengthening national economy, partments in Bago and promotion of social lives of the people, ensur- Mandalay Divisions on 8 ing human resource development and carry- and 9 November. ing out the national development works with In meeting with de- bases on own national forces. partmental staff, the min- The strength of a nation lies within. ister gave instructions, Accordingly, each and every citizen is partici- saying that personnel are pating in nation building tasks. As a result, to use initiative for im- good foundations and progresses are being provement of libraries achieved in consolidating national unity, bring- and their durability in line ing about national economic development and with the seven-point promoting social standards of the entire peo- functions adopted by the ple. Ministry of Information. Under the correct leadership of the Gov- Information Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan views photos and wall It is necessary to distrib- ernment, it is incumbent upon all citizens in- magazines displayed at Toungoo District Information and Public Relations ute Doh Kyeywa journal MNA cluding USDA members to continue to actively Department. — published with the aim of participate in the drives for national unity, serving the interest of the ment Association in un- departments. Yamethin, Pyinmana, peace & stability and national development. rural people to every vil- dertaking rural power At Toungoo District Lewe and Tatkon IPRDs,

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PARIS, 10 Nov — The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) should be open to emerging countries like China and Russia and could replace the groups G-8 and G-20 as the principal forum for economic dialogue between nations, said OECD Secretary General Donald Johnston. In an interview with Brazil and Russia to be at emerging nations (G-20) French newspaper La the table of the OECD in to become the real centre SingTel, Asia's fifth-largest phone company, beat market expectations with a Tribune in its Wednesday order to maintain and of global economic 2.7 percent rise in quarterly earnings on 10 Nov, 2005 as strong Asian mobile edition, the outgoing reinforce the importance management. growth outweighed a margin squeeze at its Australian unit.—INTERNET secretary general said the of this organization for its There are two main challenge for his members as well as for the candidates to succeed successor would be the international community," Johnston: former Polish Iraq Queda puts web video organization's enlarge- said Johnston who will step prime minister Marek ment on which there was down in May 2006. Belka and former Mexican no progress since his He also said his finance and foreign of “downed” US helicopter arrival for lack of successor might entertain minister Angel Gurria. consensus between that the OECD replaces the The Paris-based OECD DUBAI, 9 Nov— Al-Qaeda in Iraq on Tuesday posted an Internet video members. Group of world's eight now groups 30 indu- apparently showing the bodies of two US Marines killed in a military helicopter "For me, we need big richest nations (G-8) and strialized nations. which the group said it had shot down. actors such as China, India, the Group of 20 biggest MNA/Xinhua Several men were showed the Super Cobra the helicopter appeared to shown gathering around helicopter which al-Qaeda have crashed into a house, Annan condemns violence the burning helicopter, said it shot down with a which suffered some pulling out two bodies in missile in Ramadi on damage. against diplomats in Iraq military fatigues and Wednesday. Ramadi, about 110 km collecting communica- The US military has (70 miles) west of CAIRO, 9 Nov— UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Tuesday condemned tions equipment and other said it was investigating Baghdad in the Sunni Arab again what he called "criminal violence" against foreign diplomats in Iraq. debris strewn around the reports by residents that Province of Anbar, has The UN chief made Iraq Nadia Younes who special envoy to Iraq twisted wreckage. the helicopter was hit by a seen some of the worst the remarks while was killed in August 2000 Sergio de Mello, a A statement, posted missile, caught fire and fighting in the insurgency delivering a speech at the during an attack on the Brazilian national, also along with the video on an broke apart in the air before that erupted after the 2003 prestigious American UN representative office died. Islamic Web site, said it crashing. US-led invasion toppled University in Cairo in in Baghdad. The attack severely A Reuters photographer Saddam Hussein. memory of late Egyptian- "The lesson we must hurt UN post-war in Ramadi last week said MNA/Reuters born UN staff member in learn from her (Nadia diplomatic efforts in Iraq Iran protests Younes's) tragic death is and drew condemnation illegal US that we need to work even from across the world at Ukraine to withdraw peacekeeping harder to spread enligh- that time. flights tenment and tolerance, and Annan said Iraqi UNITED NATIONS, 10 Nov forces from Iraq to overcome extremism people might have — Iran has complained to ˚KIEV, 10 Nov — Ukraine will pull out all of its peacekeeping forces from Iraq and intolerance," Annan different opinions about the United Nations over two before 30 Dec, Defence Minister Anatoly Hrytsenko said on Thursday. told an audience of the foreign military "illegal" flights by unmanned According to a pullout home from 20-30 Dec, and 33 others wounded. students, professors and presence in the country, American aircraft which plan, drawn out jointly by Hrytsenko told a news In March, the national foreign diplomats. but that could by no means crashed in its territory. the Defence Ministry and conference. security and defence Younes was among justify attacks against Iran's deputy UN the General Staff of the Ukraine has a 1,650- committee announced that the 17 people killed on 19 foreign diplomats or Ambassador Mehdi Danesh- Ukraine's armed forces, strong contingent in Iraq, all Ukrainian troops would August, 2003 in the innocent civilians, adding Yazdi asked the UN Security 110 soldiers will withdraw the sixth-largest in the US- withdraw from Iraq by the spectacular attack on the such acts are sheer Council to circulate two from Iraq from 20 Nov to led coalition forces. So far, end of this year. UN branch in Baghdad "murder" and "terrorism". letters protesting "the 1 Dec, and the other troops 18 Ukrainian soldiers have Internet during which the then UN MNA/Xinhua violation of the territory and are expected to return been killed in the country airspace of Iran by two American unmanned aircrafts". The letters 2,056 US soldiers killed in Iraq ciruclated Tuesday warned WASHINGTON, 10 Nov —As of Thursday, 10 Nov, that "the government of the 2005, at least 2,056 members of the US military have United States of America will died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March be responsible for the 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least consequences of any 1,604 died as a result of hostile action, according to the recurrence of its unlawful military's numbers. The figures include five military acts". According to the letters, civilians. during illegal overflights an The British military has reported 97 deaths; Italy, American Shadow-200 (RQ- 27; Ukraine, 18; Poland, 17; Bulgaria, 13; Spain, 11; 7) aircraft crashed 60 Slovakia, three; Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, kilometres inside Iranian Netherlands, Thailand, two each; Hungary, territory in Ilam Province on Kazakhstan, Latvia one death each. 4 July, and an American Since 1 May, 2003, when President Bush declared Hermes aircraft crashed 200 that major combat operations in Iraq had ended, 1,917 kilometres inside Iranian US military members have died, according to AP's territory in the Khoram Abad count. That includes at least 1,495 deaths resulting area on 25 August. from hostile action, according to the military's MNA/PTI numbers.—Internet A US helicopter patrols the area around Baghdad on 8 Nov, 2005. —INTERNET 4 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 USDA Annual General Meeting (2005) continues for third day

YANGON, 11 Nov — room in the nation. cellent programme. He The Union Solidarity and Though some nations and gave suggestions that sig- Development Association internal and external de- nificant township activi- continued for the third day struction elements disturb ties should be inserted into of Annual General Meet- development of the programme of the ing 2005 at Pyidaungsu Myanmar, progress can be Website. USDA has dis- Hall of Central Training seen in all sectors due to tribute copies of analysis School of USDA in the united strength of the report books to ILO mem- Hmawby Township on 6 Government, the people ber countries and November morning. and the Tatmadaw. Myanmar embassies In conclusion, abroad with a view to ena- USDA at different levels bling international com- are to accept guidance of munity to know acts of the Patron as work guide- some organizations that line and to perform their make misinformation and functions conscientiously accusation of Myanmar with the instructions of the and those of some coun- CEC members under the tries that impose eco- supervision of members nomic sanctions and put USDA Secretariat Member U Kyaw Hsan presides over the meeting together of the panel of patrons. To pressure on Myanmar. He with members of panel of patrons CEC members U Thein Sein and supported that it is also U Nyan Tun Aung.— MNA Mahaaungmye Township the best response of the export farm products. would make valuable con- dangers of internal and USDA Executive Daw association. Executive of tributions towards the fu- external destructive ele- Aye Aye Aung.— MNA Regarding the ag- Kyauktan Township ture of Myanmar’s educa- ments through united It was attended by ricultural sector, Joint USDA Daw Thida Moe tion system. strength of the people, USDA Secretary-General Secretary of Kyonpyaw Oo reported on matters In discussing mat- Shan State (North) USDA U Htay Oo, Joint Secre- Township Union Solidar- tary-General U Zaw Min, ity and Development As- The plan is being implemented at the secretariat members, CEC sociation U Myint Kyaing members, secretaries of said USDA grows peren- USDA Headquarters to enable everybody State and Division USDAs and delegates of State/Di- Homalin Township to easily visit the USDA Website so as to vision/District and Town- USDA Secretary ship USDAs. U Chit Ngwe.— MNA disseminate activities of the association Member of Secre- tariat U Kyaw Hsan pre- reach the State goal, all and its performance for serving the inter- sided over the meeting the members upholding together with members of Our Three Main National est of the State and the people not only to the panel of patrons CEC Causes are to wipe out the entire nation but also the global coun- member U Thein Sein and distructionists and their U Nyan Tun Aung. acts that encroach secu- tries. Thabaung Town- rity, stability and sover- Kyonpyaw Township ters related to the educa- Secretary U Sai Naw ship USDA Executive eignty of the State. USDA Joint-Secretary U Daw Mya Su Pwint and tion sector, Gangaw Dis- Kham Oo said it is com- Next, Secretary U Myint Kyaing.— MNA Rakhine State USDA Re- Chit Ngwe of Homalin trict USDA U Aung Myint mon knowledge that the served Executive Daw Township USDA submit- nial crops in Mandalay, said libraries play an im- State is peaceful and sta- Moe Zan acted as MC and ted his report on findings Shan State (North), portant part in education ble and on the way to co-MC. in the discussions of man- Taninthayi, Taikkyi, sector so the government progress as all the na- The master of cer- agement sector. He said Thanlyin in the interest of is opening self-reliant li- tional people are partici- emonies announced the that as today is IT age, the association. braries in cities as well as pating in the development start of the ceremony with information technology Moreover, the asso- in rural areas. The educa- drive under the correct the presence of 441 del- and media are in progress ciation is also taking up fish leadership of the egates at the meeting. day after day. A plan is farming in 351 fish-ponds Tatmadaw government. Executive Daw being implemented at the — 32 in Nyaungdon Town- Kyauktan Township The nation has also en- Aye Aye Aung of USDA Headquarters to ship, 66 in Thabaung Town- USDA Executive Daw joyed fruitful results due Mahaaungmye Township enable everybody to eas- ship, 89 in Maubin Town- Thida Moe Oo.— MNA to its correct policies and USDA reported on find- ily visit the USDA ship and 164 in Pantanaw related to the social and genuine goodwill. He said ings from the discussions Website so as to dissemi- Township and earned over cultural sector. the National Convention in organizational sector. nate activities of the asso- K 456.7 million in 2004 She said in an ef- is in progress to draft a She said that per capita ciation and its perform- and K 1984.7 million in fort to encourage the spir- State constitute which is income in March of 2004- ance for serving the inter- 2005. itual and physical devel- of utmost importance for 2005 is 86.2 times higher est of the State and the The farming fulfills opment of the youths, the nation and the people. than that of 1988-89. Re- people not only to the en- the domestic consumption USDA is also participat- Gangaw District USDA (See page 5) markable number of dams, tire nation but also the glo- and it is expected that the ing in activities to pro- Secretary U Aung roads and bridges mush- bal countries. It is an ex- association will be able to mote culture and literary. Myint.— MNA She also suggested that tion group has established Though some nations and internal and USDA (Central) should a library at the USDA organize the traditional headquarters and is taking external destruction elements disturb de- fashion show and tradi- measures to open ones at tional dance every two the USDAs at different velopment of Myanmar, progress can be years in states and divi- levels. It is also necessary sions. for those USDAs at dif- seen in all sectors due to the united strength USDA is also pro- ferent levels to try to open viding assistance for the es- a self-reliant library in of the Government, the people and the tablishment of libraries, E- every village. Shan State (North) Tatmadaw. libraries and holding extem- Regarding the sec- USDA Secretary U Sai pore talks. These measures tor of guarding against the Naw Kham Oo.— MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 5 Buddha Pujaniya of Pyay Shwe Hsan Daw commences

YANGON, 11 Nov—The of Township Sangha braries across Pyay Dis- Buddha Pujaniya of the Nayaka Committee Agga trict held at Zeeoak Village Shwe Hsan Daw Pagoda Maha Pandita Bhaddanta post-primary school in in Pyay, Bago Division Revata. Pyay Township. (West), took place in the Brig-Gen Hla Min and Chairperson of Bago precinct of the pagoda on officials offered alms to Division (West) Maternal 8 November morning. members of the Sangha. and Child Welfare Super- Chairman of Bago Di- Next, alms food was visory Committee Daw vision (West) Peace and offered to the Sayadaws. Naing Naing Maw do- Development Council The division chairman nated publications to li- Brig-Gen Hla Min suppli- attended the ceremony to braries. Brig-Gen Hla Min cated on religious affairs mark the completion of the inspected the library of the Joint Secretary-General of USDA Secretariat Member U Aung Thaung. to Ovadacariya Chairman establishment of rural li- village. — MNA U Zaw Min. — MNA MNA democratic nation that is tion-8 in Mayangon discussions. Secretariat the desire of the people Township and Dagon member U Thaung ex- USDA Annual General Meeting cannot be built in a very Centre in Sangyoung plained findings from the short time. Township on 7 May this sector of organizational (2005) continues for third day… It has to be shaped year. measures, Joint-Secretary (from page 4) to develop the country. carried out overnight. It in conformity with As a result, some U Zaw Min from man- At the same time, titanic The transition of one sys- is not easy to copy either. Myanmar’s own culture innocent people were agement sector, Secre- efforts are being exerted tem to another cannot be It must be compatible and customs. killed and wounded. It tariat member U Aung with the nation’s own Despite the State’s was a spine-chilling inci- Thaung from economic races and culture. efforts, internal and ex- dent indeed. All members sector, Secretariat mem- He said to achieve ternal saboteurs are re- of the association are to ber U Tin Htut from so- the progress and prosper- Secre- sorting to various wicked guard against the dangers cial and cultural sector ity of the nation is based ways to jeopardize the like those in cooperation and Secretariat member tariat on its prevailing condi- country. One of their de- with the entire national U Kyaw Hsan from edu- tions. So are the other na- structive acts was that a people. cation sector. Member tions. All the people are series of bomb blasts oc- Next, the meeting Then the third day required to consider this U curred at the Trade Cen- went into recess. When it session of the meeting factor. tre in Mingala Taung resumed, CEC members ended at 11.15 am. Thaung. Now is the time Nyunt Township, Junc- explained findings from MNA when three forces — the MNA government, the people Secretariat Member U Tin Htut. Secretariat Member U Kyaw Hsan. and the Tatmadaw — are working hard to develop MNA MNA the country. A peaceful, modern and developed 20th Gems and Jade Sales (2006) on 16-19 Jan

YANGON, 11 Nov Those wishing to and jade of the private — The 20th Gems and purchase gems and jade merchants in conformity Jade Sales (2006) of the will have to register with with the rules and Union of Myanmar fee K 4,000 for citizen and regulations of Myanma Economic Holdings 20 euros for foreigners as Gems. Limited are going to take from 13 January 2006. For further place at Myanma Gems Private gem and jade information, one can dial Emporium on Kaba Aye merchants wishing to sell the following numbers Pagoda Road here from their gems, jade and (371053, 370561) of 16 to 19 January 2006. ornamental jewellery may Myanmar Ruby Gem stones can be put them at the Myanma Enterprise Co Ltd, and inspected from 16 to 18 Gems Emporium from 19 371027, 370564 of Best Exhibition Award won January and the sales December 2005 to 6 Myanmar Imperial Jade will be held through January 2006. Co Ltd within office by Myanmar handed over bargain and auction UMEHL have to hours. system on 19 January. make a charge for the gems MNA YANGON, 11 Nov— Next, President of concluding remark by the The Best Exhibition UMFCCI U Win Myint President. Award won by Myanmar handed over the award to Also present on the at the 2nd China-ASEAN Chairman of Panel of occasion were Chairman Foreign Minister Expo held in Nanning, the Patrons of UMFCCI of Panel of Patrons of capital of Guangxi Zhuang Minister for Commerce UMFCCI Minister for U Nyan Win signs in Autonomous Region, the Brig-Gen Tin Naing Commerce Brig-Gen Tin the book of condo- People’s Republic of Thein. Naing Thein, officials lence for late former China from 19 to 22 Afterwards, Chairman from government October, was handed over of Panel of Patrons of departments, advisers, Indian President Mr to the Chairman of Panel UMFCCI Minister for President of UMFCCI U K R Narayanan at of Patrons of Union of Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Win Myint, the vice- Indian Embassy on Myanmar Federation of Naing Thein touched on presidents, General Chambers of Commerce functions and progress of Secretary U Sein Win Merchant Street in and Industry at the the UMFCCI. Hlaing and CEC Yangon on Friday. federation this morning. Next, those present on members, executives, First, President of the occasion made member entrepreneurs MNA UMFCCI U Win Myint suggestions, and the and guests. extended greetings. ceremony ended with the MNA 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 Training Schools for Development of National Youths in Border Areas Yadanasi Sayadaw (Loilem)

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe cated on the project. velopment tasks in their regions after in his inspection tour of Shan State in April 2002 Since I heard and read the news stories about completion of their education. said that all the national races living in the 14 the opening of training schools for national youths in Functions of the department are as follows: states and divisions are brethren. So, the govern- other states and divisions on TV and newspapers, I The Training School for Development of Na- ment is taking all possible measures for equitable had had a thought of how beneficial it would be if the tional Youths in Border Areas are divided into two development of all national races. government established such a training school for categories — basic education level and university The government has been fulfilling the re- national youths in our region. Hearing good news about level. Steps are being taken on a broader scale for quirements of the national races in various sec- the project from the director, I was very glad with it. establishment of training schools at basic educa- tors for their brighter future and greater prospects I have known the director personally since he tion level in states and border areas to provide for development. served as a military officer in the local regiment in higher education for the youths. At the university All the people living in the Union are Loilem. level, the Nationalities Youths Resources Devel- Myanmar nationals. So, the government has no Through frank discussions, I have learnt from opment Degree College (Yangon) was established will to discriminate against or in favour of any him the objectives and functions of the Education on 15 June 2000, and the Nationalities Youths national races and wants to lead them towards and Training Department. Resources Development Degree College (Manda- prosperity equally, he said. The six objectives of the department are: lay) on 17 July 2000 to conduct B.A and B.Sc I have a great wish to see the good news 1. to cement friendship among national courses and B-Tech course. that I have heard since 2002 come true. races, and for the youths students to be- For local national youths to have an easy Now, my wish has been thoroughly ful- come ones fully equipped with Union access to higher education, Training School for De- filled. Something that has fulfilled my wish is the Spirit, while pursuing education velopment of National Youths in Border Areas each emergence of the Training School for Develop- 2. to become ones who uphold and safe- has been opened in Myitkyina, Bhamo, Putao, ment of National Youths in Border Areas. guard Our Three Main National Causes Kunlon, Tangyan, Kengtung, Lwemwe, Loikaw, It is located near the road to Panglong namely non-disintegration of the Union, Haka, Tiddim, Mindat (1), Mindat (2), Hkamti, Township, Loilem District. That place was used non-disintegration of national solidarity, Lahe, Leshi, Sittway, Panglong, Matupi, Kanpetlet, to be an uneven area completely covered with and perpetuation of sovereignty Hpa-an, Pakokku, and Lasho. And Parahita (Tiger) wild plants and bushes. It is an educational facil- 3. to enable the students to understand and school in Yangon has been upgraded. ity that rises the image of Panglong Township. preserve the cultures and traditions of The Training School for Development of Na- Under the instructions of Minister for national races of the Union tional Youths in Border Areas in Loilem was built Progress of Border Areas and National Races and 4. to equip the students with the spirit of on the 11.44-acre land commencing 30 January Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Director carrying out tasks for development of 2003. In the school compound are two two-storey of the Education and Training Department Major border areas and raising the standard of 100' x 30' hostels, one office, lecture rooms, a mess, Aung Kyaw (Retd) frequently made inspection living of national races and two six-unit toilets including bathrooms. tour of Loilem-Panglong to closely supervise the 5. to cultivate the spirit of participating in Nine teachers including a principal, three tasks for the construction of the training school. building a peaceful, modern and devel- office staff, and cooks have been installed in the During the period, every time he was in Panglong, oped nation, and school that was launched in 2005-2006 academic he dropped in Yadanasi Monastery and suppli- 6. to enable the students to carry out de- year for resident students. The priority is given in status to local na- The Training School for Development of National tional race orphan youths who can speak respective Youths in Border Areas are divided into two categories mother tongues, then to youths without mothers, — basic education level and university level. Steps are youths without fathers, and then to needy youths. They are provided with all necessary assistance from being taken on a broader scale for establishment of primary education to high school education. It re- training schools at basic education level in states and ceives 50 to 70 youths an academic year. border areas to provide higher education for the youths. Such training schools serve as stepping stones for even needy national race youths who do At the university level, the Nationalities Youths Re- not have an access to education owing to various sources Development Degree College (Yangon) was reasons. established on 15 June 2000, and the Nationalities In other words, the training schools in bor- der areas are bringing progress and prospects to Youths Resources Development Degree College (Man- even national races youths who are leading a mis- dalay) on 17 July 2000 to conduct B.A and B.Sc courses erable life. and B-Tech course. Translation: MS (Myanma Alin: 11-11-2005) THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 7 Education sector witnesses sustained progress

Development of higher education in the time of Tatmadaw Government

Increasing number of doctorate courses and cooperation with international community in the higher education sector Myanmar scholars are the ones with many experiences in their respective fields and they can keep abreast of the scholars from international community. They are also the intelligent ones with high carlibre. In the past, Myanmar scholars had to attend doctorate courses abroad. In the time of the Tatmadaw government, plans have been made to confer doctorate degrees at home and Sixth Asia-Pacific Symposium on Information and Telecommunication Technologies jointly as a result, doctorate degree holders have organized by University of Computer Studies and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone emerged. Corporation (NTT) in progress on 11-11-2005. Doctorate courses have been conducted for teachers from universities and degree countries and 9 MoAs colleges in the country and, for scholars from and one charter with 6 Increasing number of doctorate courses outside, regular courses have been conducted in countries. Moreover, 26 various ways. Nowadays, 2633 persons are international meetings attending regular doctorate courses and 309 the and 45 meetings on Regular Advanced Sr University advanced doctorate courses. subjects were held. Doctorate Doctorate Total Myanmar education system has constantly Thanks to the Course Course turned out scholars with high efficiency and in cooperation with order to promote their efficiency, programmes international com- 1 Yangon University 1954 181 2135 for cooperation with international community munity, the standard of 2 Mandalay University 608 122 730 have been implemented. Myanmar education 3 Yangon Institute After being a member of ASEAN on 23 sector has become July 1997, Myanmar has been taking part in high. of Economics 47 4 51 regional educational network. She hosted The table shows 4 Yangon Institute of workshops, meetings and seminars and sent increasing number of Education 24 2 26 scholars abroad to attend international meetings doctorate courses in the to exchange experience. time of the Tatmadaw Total 2633 309 2942

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### Director U Kyaw Kyaw Win formally open Wood Finishing and Furniture Factory # of Sinma Furnishing Co Ltd on 8-11-2005 in Shwepyitha Industrial Zone-2.—MNA 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 Lt-Gen Ye Myint on inspection tour of Mandalay Division Prime (from page 16) taken by Mandalay City Developement Minister Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party pro- Committee and gave necessary instruc- ceeded to Thin Pan village and over- tions to the officials. Lt-Gen Ye Myint General saw putting of Shwe Myanmar and and party also looked into the exten- Mahnaw Thukha paddy strains under sion of 62nd street. Soe Win cultivation on 78.45 sown acreage. The 62nd street measuring 9,942 They then inspected earth work feet by 48 feet is under construction. shakes of Myitnge-Htonbo road being under- MNA hands with

Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects development tasks Minister in Kyaikto, Thaton… Mr Wang (from page 16) take part in it striving day Maung Bo. Shucherg aids in the education in day out, continued Lt- In conclusion, Lt- field. The Ministry of Gen Maung Bo. Gen Maung Bo urged to of the Education also set up the In 21 century, be- participate at most for the e-Education Learning ing the education age, uplift of the State’s edu- People’s Centres and Mon State education is the only key cation standard through PDC contributed over K to the challenges and the collective efforts. Republic 100 million to be able to problems of quick devel- After the cer- of China. equip electronic device at oping IT technologies at emony, Lt-Gen Maung classrooms in the schools the time of globalization. Bo and party posed for a (News on of BEHSs of Myanmar. As a result, the life long documentary photo to- In other words, as learning societies have gether with teachers, stu- page 1). soon as Head of the State been establishing in every dents and school board of Senior General Than nation, said Lt-Gen trustees. — MNA MNA Shwe began to declare the implementation of e- electronic education on 1 January, local authorities and wellwishers partici- pated in it. Lt-Gen Maung Bo stressed the perseverance and partici- pation of the entire peo- ple actively through co- operation. The education plays an important role in striving for the develop- ment of a nation. At such a time of implementing the 30-year plan to de- velop education sector up to the international stand- ard, all are necessary to Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects Kadaik Dam project site.—MNA Accomplishments in education sector clarified

YANGON, 11 Nov Resident Representative fied matters related to the and colleges under min- basic education schools Ambassador Mr — Minister for Education Mr Daniel B Baker, education sector of istries concerned. in the entire nation in- Muhammad Nawaz Dr Chan Nyein met with UNAIDS Resident Rep- Myanmar. Minister Dr Chan cluding the remote areas, Chaudhry, Israeli Ambas- Resident Coordinator of resentative Mr Brian J Also present on the Nyein clarified opening and enhancement of edu- sador Mrs Ruth Schatz, UN Mr Charles James Williams and in-charge occasion were Deputy of universities and col- cation sector. The minis- Vietnamese Ambassador Petrie, Resident Repre- of UNHCR Office Mr Ministers for Education leges and appointment of ter and the deputy minis- Mr Tran Van Tung, Am- sentative of UNICEF Ms Nana Kwakye at the U Myo Nyunt and Brig- faculty members after ters answered the queries bassador of Australia Mr Carroll C Long, WHO meeting hall of Universi- Gen Aung Myo Min, 1988, turning out of stu- raised by resident repre- Robert Joseph Davis, Resident Representative ties Central Council on departmental heads under dents, accomplishments sentatives. Nepalese Ambassador Lt- Dr Adik Wibowo, FAO Thaton Road in Kamayut the Ministry of Educa- in basic and higher edu- Similarly, Minister Gen (Retd) Victory SJB Resident Representative Township this morning. tion, rectors and repre- cation sectors, teaching for Education Dr Chan Rana, Ambassador of Mr Bhim Udas, UNFPA The minister clari- sentatives of universities programmes at universi- Nyein at 3 pm met with Germany Mr Dietrich ties and colleges in ambassadors to Myanmar Andreas and officials of higher education sector, at the meeting hall of the Embassy of Serbia opening of post graduate Universities Central and Montenegro, Em- courses, the increase of Council on Thaton Road bassy of Brunei, Embassy graduates, training here. of Malaysia, Embassy of courses for development Present were Am- Italy, Embassy of Bang- of human resources, pro- bassador of the Philip- ladesh, Embassy of Japan, grammes of Myanmar pines Mme Phoebe A Embassy of French, Em- education institutions in Gomez, Ambassador of bassy of India, Embassy collaboration with inter- the United Kingdom Ms of Sri Lanka and Embassy national universities, ex- Victoria Jane Bowman, of Russia Federation. tension of research Laotian Ambassador Mr At the meeting, the works, and progress in Chanthavy Bodhisane, minister briefed on devel- education sector at bor- Cambodian Ambassador opment of Myanmar’s der areas. Mr Hul Phany, Indonesian education sector. The Next, documentary Ambassador Mr Wyoso minister, deputy ministers video showed on opening Pradjowarsito, Thailand and rectors answered the of universities, degree Ambassador Mr Suphot queries raised by those Minister Dr Chan Nyein meets resident representatives of UN agencies.—MNA colleges, colleges and DhiraKaosal, Pakistani present. — MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 9 Economic development achieved remarkably due to systematic plans

ingly, the national eco- education sector is im- schools, 9 post-primary model villages in Ye Kyaikto Township and nomic development has portant for the national schools, 4 middle Township with effect Kyakwin and been achieved remark- development, USDA schools, 2 high school from 3-10-2005. In Bilin Paingdawei villages in ably due to systematic built many a number of branches, 8 high schools Township, wind-pow- Bilin Township. At plans. new school buildings totalling 49 schools in ered electricty supply Mansaung village of The Government and renovated many ex- Mon State. began on 14-10-2005 at Ye Township, a 30- has laid down the seven- isting ones. Needy stu- As regards the Gadaing village. KVA hydel power step Road Map for build- dents are provided with health sector, the Mon Moreover, 30 project is under imple- ing up the country into a cash and kind assistance. State USDA sponsored more wind-power elec- mentation and so far 40 peaceful, modern, devel- School buildings de- the field tour of special- tricity supply projects per cent of the project oped and discipline- stroyed by natural disas- ist mobile teams to rural will be implemented at have been completed. U Myint Oo of Bilin flourishing democratic ter were renovated. Out- areas, provided medical Balauk Nyaungwaing, USDA members Township USDA, nation. In line with the standing students who treatment to patients free Wegali and Kawparan in also organized private Mon State. —MNA Road Map, the National passed matriculation ex- of charge and conducted Mudon Township; entrepreneurs and made YANGON, 11 Nov Convention is being held amination witrh flying free medical check-ups. Setse, Kyaikkhami and efforts to supply — The Annual General and the national races re- colours are honoured and New station hospitals Hnitkaing villages in 18549.67 kilowatts of Meeting of the Union siding in Mon State are presented with prizes. were also built in Mon Thanbyuzayat Township; electricity to 1412 Solidarity and Devel- participating in it enthu- Collective efforts were State. Lamaing, Lagoat and houses, 18 monasteries, opment Association siastically. In Mon State, also made by USDA They were Ahlup Daminzeik villages in Ye one clinic and 2 streets. took place at the USDA various national races members in illiteracy station hospital in Paung Township; Htanbin- Of 462 wards and vil- Central Training such as Mon, Kayin, campaign. The Mon Township; Ywalut, chaung, Ahlup and lages, altogether 104 School in Hmawby Bamar, PaO, Shan, etc State USDA has opened Muyitgalay and Kanyaw Thegon villages in Paung are being provided with Township from 3 to 7 have been living together 512 libraries in collabo- station hospitals in Township; Zokgali, electricity. Continued November 2005. On 4 sharing weal and woe ration with local authori- Chaungzon Township; Pauktaw, Muthin, efforts will be made in November, State/Divi- since long long ago. ties. USDA members Chaunghnakhwa station Dargwin and Paingdawei this drive. The Mon sion USDA delegates They are the national also donated various hospital in Kyaikmaraw villages in Bilin Town- State USDA has also submitted reports on brethren living in the kinds of publications in- Township; Gadoe station ship; and Tarana village rendered a helpful hand progress in implemen- same land, partaking wa- cluding newspapers, hospital in Mawlamyine of Kyaikmaraw Town- to victims of natural tation of the tasks of ter from the same sources journals, magazines and Township; Khawza and ship. In addition, 200 disasters. the USDA within a and keeping Union assorted books to the li- Duya station hospitals in wind-power electricity The Mon State year. Spirit, the genuine patri- braries. Moreover, 94 Ye Township. Apart generators were installed USDA in collaboration Of the delegates, otic spirit, alive and dy- tons of timber, 3707 from them, there were extensively on coastal with NGOs provided Secretary of Bilin namic. bags of cement, 350 cor- also 7 rural dispensaries vessels. humanitarian aids such Township USDA, Mon Education is the rugated iron sheets, 30 and 4 delivery rooms Hydro-electric as food, medicines, State, U Myint Oo pre- most basic requirement tons of iron, 47 desks, 70 opened by USDA. power supply was also sports gears and publi- sented a report saying for ensuring economic sheets of plywood, Regarding the provided in Mon State. cations to prisoners at that economic develop- development and human 10000 bricks, 5769 as- supply of electricity to A 20-kilowatt hydel Mawlamyine Jail on ment cannot be brought resource development is sorted books and cash rural areas, the wind- power station was 11-10-2005; as well as about if there is no the true wealth of a na- amounting to K power electricity gener- opened in at Thaton Jail on 12- peace and stability or tion. 8,444,120 were donated ating station was inaugu- Saungnainggyi village in 10-2005. In short, with there prevails no rule of Highly qualified in the year 2005 by rated by USDA in Gadoe Kyaikto Township on ardent Union Spirit, the law and order. Thus human resources are es- USDA members for the village of Mawlamyine 17-10-2005. Mon State USDA will emphasis is laid by the sential for effectively ex- educational development Township on 15-9-2005. Plans are now un- continue to actively Government on preva- ploiting natural resoruces in Mon State. In addi- Likewise, rural electricty der way for five hydel carry out community lence of law and order so as to promote the so- tion, USDA members supply were provided power station projects in welfare activities for as well as peace and cial standard of a nation renovated school build- through wind power at Mokkhamu and regional development. tranquillity. Accord- and the people. As the ings of 26 primary Kyaungywa and Asin Gadaingtook villages in MNA Our country is now on the right track of development

Central Training School were in very poor state. Rakhine State, there cation College, Nursing tor of Rakhine State. In in Hmawby Township It was totally wrong. were 155 basic education and Midwifery training 1988, there were 68 from 3 to 7 November Myanmar’s education schools in the year 1988 school and computer hospitals including sta- 2005. On 4 November, and health sectors are and the number has now colleges have been tion hospitals in State/Division USDA achieving remarkable increased to 281. In opened in Rakhine State. Rakhine State and now delegates submitted re- progresses due to the 1988, there were 2246 Literacy rate has been the number has in- ports on progress in im- endeavours of the Gov- primary and post-pri- increased from 59.8 per creased to 80. Of the plementation of the tasks ernment with full public mary schools in Rakhine cent in 1988 to 75 per increased hospitals, 3 of the USDA within a participation. State and now there are cent in 2005 showing the were township level year. In Rakhine State, 2695 primary and post- increase of 15.2 per cent. hospitals. In 1988, there Of the delegates, the education sector and primary schools. Twenty The entire citizens of were 22 specialists and U San Naing of Secretary of Thandwe health sector are achiev- high schools in Rakhine Myanmar understand 104 doctors in Rakhine Thandwe Township Township USDA, ing very encouraging State have also been fa- very well that false & State and now there are USDA.—MNA Rakhine State, U San progresses. Many a cilitated with multimedia fabricated accusations 47 specialists and 189 YANGON, 11 Nov Naing gave a report say- number of those village classrooms. There were on education sector of doctors. Hence, it can — The Annual General ing that false and fabri- youths were able to at- no university in Rakhine Myanmar were ground- vividly be seen that Meeting of the Union cated accusations were tend Institutes of Medi- State in 1988. Now, less and untrue. health sector is enjoy- Solidarity and Devel- made to the effect that cines, Technological Sittway University, Remarkable ing significant improve- opment Association Myanmar’s education Universities, Computer Sittway Technological progresses have been ment. took place at the USDA and health standards Universities, etc. In College, Kyaukpyu Edu- achieved in health sec- (See page 10) 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 Destructive elements opposed to National Convention including NLD are disrupting democracy transition

tation of future tasks in a Myanmar. In conse- Myanmar sees peace and ments opposed to Na- buildings, and provided year at the USDA Annual quence, over national stability. tional Convention includ- assistance for ensuring General Meeting (2005) 80,000 people lost their The report was the ing NLD are disrupting enrolment of 7,560 held at the Central Train- occupations. same as the paper sub- democracy transition un- needy school-age chil- ing School in Hmawby The association sug- mitted to UN Security der the pretext of democ- dren, and is running six Township on 4 Novem- gested the government Council in 2003 by racy movements. free courses for over ber. make decision to resign NCGUB led by Sein When the global 600 matriculation stu- In her report, she from ILO. Internal and Win, a brother of so- funds left Myanmar, the dents. said that Yangon Divi- external anti-government called the NLD general group that incited 1988 It has carried out sion USDA is preventing groups are making vari- secretary. unrest declared that edu- disease control move- the risks against the na- ous accusations against The government is cation and health sectors ments for 1247 times in Executive Daw Aye Aye tion and the people, Myanmar to interfere in taking measures for de- were terribly poor in the region in this year. Maw of Hmawby Town- while discharging na- the internal affairs. mocracy transition Myanmar, calling for in- Besides, it has been tak- ship USDA. —MNA tional duties. On 20 September, through the seven-point ternational community to ing part in public health YANGON, 11 Nov— At the instigation of former Czech president Road Map. Over 100 provide humanitarian aid care services enthusias- Hmawby Township FTUB of fugitives under Vaclav Havel and delegates from national for the people. In fact, tically. Union Solidarity and alien influence, and cer- Desmond Tutu submitted race armed groups and Myanmar is enjoying It is also lending Development Associa- tain big nations attempt- a report to the UN Secu- 11 small groups consist- better education and themselves to the five tion Executive Daw ing to install a puppet rity Council to act in ing of about 100,000 health standards. rural development tasks Aye Aye Maw pre- government, ILO passed Myanmar. Pragmatically, members, are attending Yangon Division for the public well-be- sented a report on one-sided decisions and true conditions have the National Convention. USDA so far has reno- ing. progress of implemen- put pressure on shown that the entire The destructive ele- vated 26 primary school MNA Shan State (South) USDA members participaiting in all development sectors

tive U Sai Thiha said in also increase by growing assistance to students. 3 millions was provided ply of the region to the state, measures has annual crops such as Paying attention for taking measures of generate electricity. been taken to grow per- kitchen crops between to the guidance of Patron water supply in the re- In taking the ru- ennial crops and trees perennial trees. Growing of the USDA Senior gions. ral development meas- and launch nurseries to Seintalon mango strain General Than Shwe say- For the education ures, the effective way earn more incomes. Ef- can generate up to K ing that the actual de- sector in rural regions, was that all round de- forts are being made to 100,000 and over. The velopment of a nation the USDA provided cash velopments in the rural earn from home gardens Shan State (South) means not only the de- and kind assistance for regions could be aired and farmland. If a mango USDA has planted man- velopment of urban ar- the renovation of pri- on TV. tree is planted in the goes, coffee, pear, tea eas but also the equita- mary school in the vil- In particular, as a compound of a house, and other kinds of per- ble development of ru- lage, children who could result of co-operating of local people will earn K ennial trees. ral areas without having not afford for school en- the entire people for the U Sai Thiha of Shan 5,000 when the plant is Regarding the so- gap between them, the rolment, monthly cash emergence of the mod- State (South) USDA. three years old. So, the cial and cultural sector, rural development tasks assistance for teachers ern developed nation, MNA growing of 10 mango members of the associa- were carried out in the and opening the librar- the development gap YANGON, 11 Nov trees accounts for K tion actively participated regions systematically ies in the regions. between rural and urban — The USDA Annual 50,000. In addition, they in regional religious cer- for the development of Afterwards, the became narrow. All General Meeting-2005 will earn K 140,000 for emonies such as Inlay social economy. USDA participated in Shan nationals cannot took place at the USDA K 5,000 per plant, when PhaungdawU Pagoda The USDAs at free medical treatment accept the idea of Sao central training school 28 perennial trees are festival, Pindaya festival different levels carried and providing health Kai Hpa and his accom- in Hmawby township grown on 208 X 208 feet and Taunggyi out the tasks for the care to local people and plices in which they tried here from 3 to 7 No- embankment of farm- Tazaunding Festival. In smooth transport in the spent K 7.735 million for to secede the state from vember. On November land. A total of 55 the period of Buddhist regions and provided health sector. the Union. That is why 4 state and division mango trees can be lent, they also donated cash assistance totalling For power supply all social organisations, USDAs submitted mat- grown on one-acre re- 441 bags of rice worth K 1.5 million. in the region, the hydel political parties and na- ters related to work claimed land, generating K 4 million to monaster- The 100 bags of electric projects were tional armed groups programmes carried out incomes of K 250,000 ies in Loilem District. As cement were assisted for implemented at a cost of which returned to the throughout the year. annually. Then the state for the education sector, the construction of the K 10 million in Shan legal fold held mass ral- In his discus- will establish one-vil- they participated in con- self-reliant dam in State (East) and the lo- lies to denounce their sions, Shan State lage-one product system. struction and repair of Wamhai village tract in cal people could be or- acts with one voice. (South) USDA execu- Incomes of farmers can schools and gave cash Lecha Township and K ganised for power sup- MNA

Our country is now on the… vancement. To transform tional Convention. The Head of State Senior Gen- nal & external axe-han- Myanmar into a peaceful, fabricated accusations are eral Than Shwe has dles are however danc- (from page 9) eign exchange and create modern, developed and made nowadays by de- pointed out that human ing to the tune of their As regards better job opportunities for lo- discipline-flourishing structive elements with rights & democracy western masters in col- transportation, Yangon- cal populace. democratic nation, the pessimistic attitude to norms of Asian people are laboration with foreign Sittway highway was Our country is now National Convention jeopardize the National different from those of broadcasting media. The built. Yangon- on the right track of de- which is the first and cru- Convention and the na- westerners. Thus we are entire national people are Kyaukpyu highway is velopment. Myanmar has cial stage of the seven- tional progress. We the to choose the correct de- to keep alive and dy- under construction with possessed good founda- step Road Map is being entire national people thus mocracy & human rights namic Union Spirit the use of geo-textile tions and favourable infra- held. Altogether 1085 NC denounce the destruction- norms suitable to the na- which is the true patriot- technology. It is near structures for further delegates of eight catego- ists. A peaceful, modern tion and the people. The ism, the spirit of sharing completion. In Rakhine strengthening national ries representing various and discipline-flourishing Government therefore is weal & woe and the State, Shwe-1 and unity; accelerating eco- walks of life ate attend- democratic nation cannot now shaping the nation’s spirit of safeguarding Shwe-2 natural gas ex- nomic development pace; ing the National Conven- be built overnight. Like- destiny into an enduring national sovereignty for ploration projects are ensuring socio-economic tion. The entire national wise, democratic systems democratic nation in con- ensuring perpetuation of being implemented to development; and improv- people are to do their bit of other nations cannot formity with our own the Union. earn more and more for- ing technological ad- for the success of the Na- not be copied or imported. background history. Inter- MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 11 Teachers urged to make efforts with Union Spirit to ensure sustainable improvement of national education Special Refresher Course No 5 for faculty members opened

Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein delivers an address at the opening ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 5 for Faculty Members at Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar).— MNA YANGON, 10 Nov — Brig-Gen Than Tun, nowadays, the national rules, and the law. The government is he pointed out. Special Refresher Course Deputy Minister for education promotion The implemen- making efforts for Destructive ele- No 5 for faculty members Social Welfare, Relief and drive covering the task of tation of the national emergence of advanced ments from home and was opened at Central Resettlement Brig-Gen producing intellectuals education promotion learning centres where abroad and some big Institute of Civil Service Kyaw Myint, Deputy and intelligentsia has projects involves the education activities can be western nations accuse (Upper Myanmar) in Minister for Transport U become a national integrated task of getting exchanged in international Myanmar of violating PyinOoLwin Township, Pe Than, Deputy Minister strength safeguarding access to and utilizing the education fields in women’s rights. Mandalay Division for Education U Myo independence and ever advancing science cooperation with According to the correct yesterday. Nyunt, Deputy Chief sovereignty for their and technologies and educational organizations data and prevailing On behalf of Justice of Upper perpetuity in addition to strengthening Union such as ASEAN situation, Myanmar Chairman of Myanmar Myanmar U Khin Maung raising the national Spirit, and safeguarding University Network women are making efforts Education Committee Latt, Deputy Attorney- prestige. the national values and (AUN) and SEAMEO, for prosperity of the nation Secretary-1 of the State General U Han Shein, The Head of State norms from deteriorating international universities, and its people hand in hand Peace and Development Member of CSSTB U Hla in his guidance urged the or vanishing in the face government, ministry and with men, enjoying equal Council Lt-Gen Thein Myint Oo, departmental education sector to raise of globalization. universities. opportunities, he said. Sein, Minister for heads, local authorities, teachers’ qualifications to Universities and Generally speak- It is a good factor Education Dr Chan Nyein Rector of CICS (Upper meet the standard, draw colleges were established ing, he said the objectives that women play an addressed the opening Myanmar) U Aung Hsan international level in the respective regions of higher education sector important role in education ceremony. Win, the pro-rectors, curricula, to nurture for opening up learning have been realized with sector which shape the Also present were heads of department, students to be actually opportunities. There are the active participation of new generation youths for Minister for Religious faculty members and skilled in the field, altogether 156 institutions international education the future of the State. Affairs Brig-Gen Thura trainees. provide adequate number under the various community. One of the Students will grow up Myint Maung, Chairman In his address on of teaching facilities, to ministries including 35 significant characteristics under the care of teachers of Civil Service Selection behalf of Chairman of train youths to have good universities and 29 in development of with maternal spirit and and Training Board Dr Myanmar Education morale including the love colleges under the education sector in they will also become Than Nyun, Deputy Committee Secretary-1 of for the country, patriotism Ministry of Education, 14 Myanmar is that the entire polite and good sons and Minister for Progress of the State Peace and and Union Spirit, and to institutes under the Myanmar women are daughters who serve the Border Areas and Development Council Lt- train youths to observe Ministry of Health, 6 participating in this field interest of the nation. National Races and Gen Thein Sein Minister discipline including universities, 26 technical with greater numbers. All the teachers are Development Affairs Dr Chan Nyein said that school discipline, civil colleges and 24 computer Therefore, better to be convinced that only colleges under the opportunities to enhance when the nation is able to Bangladeshi delegation meets UMFCCI officials Ministry of Science and efficiency of the women produce brighter YANGON, 11 Nov— President of (BMCCI) on 8 November. The delegation Technology. and brighter future are generation of intellectuals Union of Myanmar Federation of also called on UMFCCI officials led by Modern informa- increasing, he added. and intelligentsia than Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Vice-President U Aung Lwin. They tion and communication In fact, like men, previous generation in Win Myint received a Bangladeshi discussed matters on promoting trade technology has been Myanmar women have greater number, and to delegation led by Chairman Mr Sadique between the two countries, exporting introduced and labor- had equal rights on equip the people with Ahsan of Bangladesh-Myanmar onion and its prospects and cooperation tories of international learning since under the nationalistic fervour, Chambers of Commerce and Industry in tourism industry. — MNA standard, e-libraries, reign of their own patriotism, and Union resources centres and monarch. Educated Spirit, will the nation have networks and research women emerged a brighter future, he said. centres of international throughout the history of He called on the trainees standard have also been Myanmar. It is obvious to make efforts with established for raising the that gender discrimination Union Spirit to ensure standard of education of was introduced in the sustainable improvement universities and colleges, education system of the of national education, an he said. colonial period. essential factor for He said masters It is found that national development. courses and workshops participation ratio of women After the for under-graduate in education and health ceremony, the Minister courses are conducted and sectors, the most basic sector cordially greeted the educational seminars are for social development, is trainees. Altogether 631 held continuously. significantly high comparing faculty members of Moreover, arrangements with that of men. The universities and colleges were made for conducting number of women is high in from Upper Myanmar are post-graduate courses and learning, teaching and attending the four-week Officials of UMFCCI and BMCCI seen in discussion.— UMFCCI new branches of studies. educational management, course. — MNA 12 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005

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CLAIMS DAY NOTICE MV ZHE HAI 315 VOY NO (035) Consignees of cargo carried on MV ZHE HAI 315 VOY NO (035) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 13.11.2005 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY South Koreans partake in a kimchi tasting at the Kimchi Expo 2005 in Seoul, on AGENT FOR: M/S INTERASIA LINES 3 Nov, 2005. Kimchi is served at almost every meal and made in most homes. Phone No: 256908/378316/376797 INTERNET CLAIMS DAY NOTICE MV YANGON STAR VOY NO (391) Kansas state board adopts pro-creationism Consignees of cargo carried on MV YANGON STAR VOY NO (391) are hereby notified that the science standards vessel will be arriving on 12.11.2005 and cargo will LOS ANGELES, 10 Nov— The Education Board of US state Kansas on Tuesday adopted new science- be discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T where it curricula standards for the state’s 445,000 public-school students that openly question the Evolution will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and Theory of Charles Darwin. subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of The new standards, The newly approved intelligent design. promoting the concept of Yangon. passed in a 6-4 vote after regulations not only This intelligent design intelligent design, four US Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am hours of sometimes hostile question the theory that all doctrine maintains that states — Ohio, to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day now debate, are seen by most life has a common origin, those facets of natural Pennsylvania, Minnesota declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo scientists and educators as they also rewrite the science that remain and New Hampshire — from the vessel. a victory for creationism definition of science, unexplained by Darwin have preceded Kansas in No claims against this vessel will be admitted after even though the holding that it is no longer should be attributed to an requiring schools to present the Claims Day. regulations do not require limited to searching for anonymous intelligent a critical analysis of SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT that Bible teachings be natural explanations for agent. evolution. Kansas has over MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY presented, according to the natural phenomena. Advocates of this the years emerged as a key AGENT FOR: M/S EAGLE CORPORATION Phone No: 256908/378316/376797 CBS. Supporters of the new “theory” argued that battleground in the debate. standards insist that their Darwin’s theory on natural In 1999, a conservative effort has nothing to do selection and the formation faction on the State Board Five HIV-positive blood donors with religion and of new species are of Education managed to everything to do with pockmarked with logical institute science standards charged in Singapore Darwin, saying that science holes. They advanced an that removed almost all SINGAPORE, 10 Nov— Five blood donors, who had tested positive for the classes present Darwin’s alternative premise that the references to evolution in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) when donating blood last year, were theories as fact when plenty world is owed to “a the curriculum. charged in court on Wednesday. of questions exist about his profoundly formative New standards, According to Channel dollars (about 11,764 US was quoted as saying that findings. intervention.” The concept restoring evolution to its NewsAsia report, they dollars) or both if they are it has been taking stringent Those opposing the of intelligent design has previous status, were were charged under the found guilty. measures to screen blood new standards, though, cast gained popularity among adopted in 2001 when Infectious Diseases Act The report added that donors and test donated them as a backdoor effort those questioning voters ousted the with making false the five people’s blood blood. There are about by creationists to introduce Darwin’s veracity. creationist bloc. But three declarations in the Donor was not used in any 2,500 Singaporeans religious expression into According to the years later an election gave Health Assessment transfusion, which is one infected with HIV/AIDS. the public classroom, Discovery Institute, a conservatives the edge Questionnaire. of the ways to transmit the MNA/Xinhua especially the doctrine of Seattle-based think tank again. — MNA/Xinhua Penalties include deadly disease of acquired imprisonment for up to immune deficiency Kenya, Thailand to swap wildlife two years or a maximum syndrome (AIDS). fine of 20,000 Singapore The Health Ministry despite protests China to send 7,000 NAIROBI, 10 Nov— Kenya signed an agreement with Thailand on Wednesday under which the East African nation would deliver animals to the Asian country despite protests from conservationists. Visiting Thai Prime Chiang Mai Night Safari exotic and endangered officials have defended the state-funded students Minister Thaksin Park, a pet project of the animals to Thailand in a deal, citing overpopulation Shinawatra sealed the deal Thai Prime Minister wildlife swap, warning of the species involved, but abroad next year during a meeting with aimed at boosting tourism such plan would harm the the state-run Kenya BEIJING, 10 Nov— China will send 7,000 people Kenyan President Mwai in his home province of animals and the efforts to Tourism Board has also to study in overseas educational institutes in 2006, Kibaki at State House Chiang Mai in northern protect them, and damage questioned the trade, the largest number ever sent by the State since the Nairobi, according to a Thailand. Kenya’s tourism sector noting that it would likely opening-up and reform drive was launched in 1978. joint communique issued Kenya’s agreement to which relies heavily on generate negative The China Scholarship state academies and key here after the talks. export animals to Thailand wildlife safaris. attention. Council (CSC) announced industrial enterprises. “The two sides signed in exchange for Asian The swap was Since the matter came that it will select and send It will provide the a Memorandum of animals has been criticized arranged late last year in public, it has elicited around 7,000 students to students with various Understanding on by animal protection during a visit to Thailand emotional reactions from study in the top-notch forms of financial support Cooperation in the Field of groups for failing to state by Kenyan President Mwai those opposing the move, universities worldwide, an including full national Park and Wildlife which animals will be Kibaki but had attracted with Kenya’s Tourism increase of 75 per cent over scholarships and Management,” said the involved in the swap. little notice until animal Ministry confirming that it the previous year. sustentation funds from joint communique. Conservationists have welfare campaigners got has received “tons of CSC will select applicant’s units and The MoU will enable also called on the wind of the arrangement letters” from all over the applicants from 35 central overseas institutes. Kenya to deliver wild government to drop the and protested earlier this country to oppugn the plan. government departments, MNA/Xinhua animals for Thailand’s controversial plan to send year. Kenyan Government MNA/Xinhua

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SINGAPORE, 8 Nov— Singapore takes biomedical science as one of the country’s growth engines, Minister for Community, Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan said on Sunday night at an event on science. “As a small country, Balakrishnan pointed out participate in clinical trials upstream research into we will have to focus our that Singapore must pursue and collaborate with clinical applications and resources on niche areas of excellence in medical scientists in research keep health care practices economic importance research. institutes, which will help up-to date. where we can be He added that high-end convert the potential of MNA/Xinhua internationally com- manufacturing operations petitive. The biomedical and entrepreneurial Vietnam to produce bird flu science or life sciences is activities would also be one such niche area,” the attracted to locations of vaccines for humans minister said. research excellence and HANOI, 10 Nov — Vietnam will start producing Noting challenges innovation so as to form a vaccines to be used among people against bird flu virus posed by countries like cycle between healthcare strain H5N1 on Thursday. India, Thailand and the manufacturing and ser- The country's National Institute of Hygiene, which Chinese shopkeepers prepare their merchandise at a United States in terms of vices. has researched into the vaccines since 2004, has textile market in Shanghai recently. healthcare services and The minister urged proposed the Health Ministry use them on trial basis in INTERNET professional achievements, clinicians in Singapore to early 2006, local newspaper Young People on Wednesday quoted the institute in Hanoi as saying. "Venus Express” probe The institute has made full reports to the ministry Japanese Princess to wear and the World Health Organization (WHO) about to clarify three riddles relevant professional aspects of the production of mother’s kimono at wedding TIANJIN, 10 Nov — The that of hurricanes or H5N1 vaccines, the first line of defence for reducing the excess morbidity and mortality which invariably TOKYO, 10 Nov — Japan's Princess Sayako, the only successful launch of the typhoons. The Venus daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, Venus Express probe by the Express probe is expected accompany pandemics as stated by the organization. will wear one of her mother's kimonos at the reception European Space Agency to give an explanation of "Around 10 countries have domestic vaccine for her wedding next week to commoner Yoshiki will probably figure out the this. The second riddle that producers, and several of these are presently working Kuroda, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. "three Venus riddles", said the probe is likely to settle on the development of a pandemic vaccine. Some of In a reversal of usual practice, Sayako, 36, will wear a Chinese astronomer. is the balanced atmosphere, these development projects have reached the stage of a Western-style, long, white wedding dress for the The probe is equipped its greenhouse effect and clinical trials... One company has indicated that it will Shinto ceremony and then change into the traditional with seven instruments the causes of these be presenting the results of its clinical trials to WHO by garb for the reception at the classy Imperial Hotel in aiming to explore the phenomena. This mission early December 2005. However, if a pandemic were to Tokyo, the Mainichi Shimbun said in its online English- surface and the atmosphere is also supposed to explore begin within the next few months, no company would language version. of the planet, which will the structure and dynamic be ready to move immediately into commercial The couple — longtime friends whose romance help to make clear some evolution of the planet. production," the organization said in an early November was kindled when they met at a party held by Sayako's mysteries, said Yin MNA/Xinhua statement. — MNA/Xinhua older brother two years ago — will also forgo the Huaiqin, an astronautic custom of having a formal "go-between" at the expert with the China 2,000-year-old periwig unearthed ceremonies and will not cut a wedding cake before their Aerospace Science and assembled guests, the newspaper said. Industry Corp. on Wed- in S-W China Nor will they remain in stately isolation sitting nesday. before an ornate folding screen at the reception, another Venus is constantly CHENGDU, 10 Nov — unearthed a skeleton skull, was made of hemp departure from the last marriage between a Princess encircled by permanent The Chinese might have wearing a hairpiece from rope, says Zhang Rong, a and a commoner in 1960. hurricane force winds learned to adorn an ancient tombs in heritage repairs technician Princess Sayako, known informally as Nori, will blowing westward at a themselves with periwigs southwest China's Sichuan with a local museum in leave the imperial family upon her marriage to urban speed of 80 to 110 metres more than 2,000 years ago, Province. The wig, found Liangshan Prefecture, planner Kuroda, 39, and their children will not be per second, much faster than said archaeologists who on the lower part of the where the finding was eligible to inherit the throne. — MNA/Reuters reported. Zhang said she had consulted several seasoned Malaysian researcher hemp knitters in the prefecture before she came develops rubber tie to the conclusion. The wig dates back to KUALA LUMPUR, 8 Nov— A Malaysian university years between the Warring researcher has developed a rubber tie that does not States Period (475 - 221 require ironing and is not easy to be stained, local BC) and the Western Han media said here Sunday. The tie made from rubber Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD), looks like a conventional fabric tie and is smart, said Liu Hong, curator of elegant and of quality, said Professor Nasir Zainal the museum in Liangshan, Arif, head of the Material Lab of the Industrial a community of the Yi University of Selangor who developed the product. ethnic group. He said a joint He said that the tie is washable and fashionable archaeological team sent by with various colours, and does not crumple. It is made the museum and Sichuan with only 100 and 150 grammes of synthetic rubber. University excavated 11 It is “safe”, compared with the conventional tie, tombs in Sikai District, because the wearer will not choke when he pulls it Zhaojue County in the hard, he added. The lab currently can make about 100 Daliangshan Mountain in pieces of man-made ties of this kind, but can produce Panda mascots representing giant pandas Lin Hui and Chuang Chuang parade the past two weeks. about 300 pieces if a machine is used. — MNA/Xinhua at Chiang Mai zoo on 9 Nov, 2005. —INTERNET MNA/Xinhua 14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 Campbell looks to future after S P O R T S injury woes MANCHESTER (England), 10 Nov — England defender Sol Campbell be- lieves a year of injury woes are finally behind him as he prepares for Saturday's friendly against Argentina. Campbell, who missed "The beginning of the "Sometimes you can much of Arsenal's 2004-05 season wasn't the best for feel that there's no light at campaign with ankle, calf me," Campbell told report- the end of the tunnel. But I and Achilles injuries and ers on Wednesday. "It was kept on plugging away. was also sidelined at the tough. I had to do pre-sea- When you know that you've start of this season, is back son by myself and dig in. got those deep resources in after a stop-start run with "I waited for my chance you, you wait for your England. (with England) and my time." Picked for last month's chance came and I took it. Campbell celebrated his qualifying win over Aus- That's what you've got to first league game for Arse- tria, Campbell lasted only do. nal by heading two goals in 64 minutes before getting "But these disappoint- a Highbury victory over injured again and subse- ments come in a football- Everton and he has bounced quently missing England's er's career and you've got to back from last month's brief final qualifying win over learn to deal with it. You've spell on the sidelines. Poland. got to to keep going. Scotland's Colin Montgomerie watches the flight of his shot during the second MNA/Reuters round of the Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, China, on 11 Nov, 2005. Pumas stun Corinthians to Metzelder out of The Shanghai Champions Tournament is Asia's richest-ever event with a US$5 million purse including US$833,300 for first place. —INTERNET end losing run Germany's clash RIO DE JANEIRO, 11 Nov— Mexico's UNAM, whose Owen says England ready to face Brazil coach Hugo Sanchez quit last week, ended a run of six with France LONDON, 11 Nov — Striker Michael Owen says England would have nothing defeats by beating Brazilian championship leaders FRANKFURT,11 Nov — to fear from Brazil if they had to face the holders at next year's World Cup. Corinthians 3-0 to reach the Copa Sudamericana semi- Borussia Dortmund cen- Brazil, who beat Eng- of the best centre halves in years after their only pre- finals. tre-back Christoph land 2-1 in the 2002 quar- defence in the world." vious triumph, Owen rates The Pumas went through 4-2 on aggregate after Metzelder will miss Ger- terfinals, are even bigger "And if we can nullify England's 2006 side as bet- scoring three times in the second half in Wednesday many's friendly interna- favourites for 2006 since their attacking players, I'd ter than those of 2002 and night's quarterfinal second leg in Mexico City, two of tional against France on the emergence of forwards always fancy us scoring a 1998. "They're such good the goals coming from Argentine striker Bruno Marioni. Saturday because of a Adriano and Robinho in a goal against them." players," he said. "The Former Real Madrid and Mexico striker Sanchez back problem. side that already has the England's strength in standard in training is un- quit last week after a four-year reign during which he Metzelder, now recov- likes of Ronaldo and central defence, where John believable. Owen would won two Mexican titles and was an outspoken critic of ered from career-threat- Ronaldinho up front. Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Sol have none of the hand- national team coach Ricardo La Volpe. ening Achilles injuries, "I certainly don't see Campbell and Jonathan wringing and questioning He was replaced by former youth team assistant made his first appearance them as unbeatable," Woodgate are competing of mental strength that has Miguel Espana, whose first match in charge ended in for Germany in 32 months Owen, who scored Eng- for places, is balanced by accompanied England's re- a 3-2 home defeat by Atlante on Sunday. in the recent 1-0 win over land's goal against Brazil an attacking threat led by cent tournament exits — at A dreary game appeared to be heading for a 0-0 China. in 2002, told reporters dur- Wayne Rooney and Owen. the 1998 World Cup and draw for the first hour but came to life when Marioni The 2006 World Cup ing preparations for Satur- Fuelling hopes of World Euro 2004 on penalties. replaced Gerardo Galindo in the 65th minute. hosts had not managed to day's friendly against Ar- Cup glory in Germany, 40 MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters keep a clean sheet since a gentina. "I've no fear of 3-0 win over Tunisia in playing any top teams. Reyes confident of Spanish goals against Slovakia the Confederations Cup in "They've got some crack- June and Metzelder im- ing players and if you asked MADRID, 11 Nov — it," Reyes told a news con- formation. support for Real Betis mediately went to the front the world who were going Arsenal forward Jose ference on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid striker winger Joaquin, who was of the queue for places in to win it, they'd come top. Antonio Reyes is confident "I am convinced we are Torres has been in great form the surprise omission from Juergen Klinsmann's fi- "But if we played against Spain's strikers are in form going to score goals, and a for his country scoring five the squad for the playoffs nal squad. them we wouldn't fear them for the first leg of the World 2-0 scoreline would be ideal goals in his last two games, MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters at all. We'd respect them Cup playoff against to take to Slovakia. against Belgium and San and they've got some of the Slovakia on Saturday. "With the forwards we Marino. Spain are in the best attacking players in the "We are the better team have we are bound to score. playoffs for next year's world. But we've got some and we are going to prove Fernando Torres and Raul World Cup finals in Ger- are both in form, as are many after finishing second Juventus suffer loss in Fernando Morientes and in European zone Group David Villa if they play." Seven behind Serbia & transfer dealings Reyes, Torres and Raul Montenegro. Slovakia were MILAN, 11 Nov — Juventus lost 12.9 million euros are likely to be coach Luis runners-up in Group Three (15.14 millionUS dollars) on transfers in the first three Aragones' choice to lead behind Portugal. months of the 2005/06 financial year against a 1.9 the line in an attack-minded Reyes also had words of million profit a year ago. The so-called player-management deficit — the Arsenal set to sign 16-year-old difference between gains and losses on signings, sales and loans of players, not including wages — was Mexican Vela behind a wider overall net loss of 18.9 million euros, up MEXICO CITY, 10 Nov— Sixteen-year-old Mexican from 2.5 million a year ago. Carlos Vela is set to join English Premier League club The Italian champions spent 20 million euros on Arsenal, his present team Guadalajara said on Wednes- France midfielder and former Arsenal captain Patrick day. Vieira in a transfer that was announced on 14 July. Guadalajara director Nestor de la Torre told report- Juventus lost 43.9 million euros in player-manage- ers the club had agreed terms with an Arsenal repre- ment in 2004/05 against 66.3 million the year before. sentative. In a statement on Wednesday, the Serie A club said Vela scored five goals to finish as top scorer in the total revenues for the first three months of 2005/06 World Under-17 Championship in Peru in October, were 38.3 million euros, up 4.4 per cent. which Mexico won. The Turin club, part of the business empire of the "Given our expectations and what we are looking Elena Dementieva, of Russia, hits a return to Amelie Fiat-owning Agnelli family, made a core loss of five for in a sporting sense and in terms of economic Mauresmo, of France, during their match at the million euros against a four million loss a year ago. structure, the club is satisfied," said de la Torre, who WTA Championships in Los Angeles on 10 Nov, MNA/Reuters did not reveal the amount involved. — MNA/Reuters 2005.—INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 12 November, 2005 15 China to provide free compulsory education in 2015 BEIJING, 11 Nov — China aims to provide free nine-year compulsory education in the rural areas in 2010 and for all the students across the country in 2015. Han Jin, director of the realize the goal. stricken rural areas with students in the rural areas, development and planning At a Press conference free textbooks and exempt Han added. According to a department of the Ministry here on Thursday, Han them from paying national report on China’s of Education, said Chinese said China will provide miscellaneous fees in education for all released at Government will increase all students from poor 2007. Among them, the the Press conference, investment in education to families in acute poverty- boarding students will government investment receive living allowances. accounted for 82.7 per cent “By enjoying the and 76.6 per cent of the policy, all students from total costs of primary and poor families are able to junior middle school finish the compulsory education in rural areas in education,” said Han. 2004, up 16 per cent and 14 So far, the policy has per cent over 2000 res- been applied to 36 million pectively.—MNA/Xinhua ASLEEP IN JESUS Saw Gibson Shaw Age (64) years Eldest son of the late (Saw Baw Shaw-Naw Jessie), of No (484) Lower Kyimyindine Road, Kayin National Quarter, Kyimyindine Township, beloved hus- band of Naw Selda Maung (PAPRD-Retired), loving father of Naw Pa Saw Htee and Naw Pa Saw Wah, WEATHER elder brother of (Saw Nelson Shaw)-Naw Alvina, Saw Friday, 11 November, 2005 Tennyson Shaw-Naw Jewel, was called to his Heav- U Sein Maung and Daw Yi Yi Tin of No 67, enly Home in Ghana (Africa) on 4th November, 2005 Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 Shwetaungdan Road, Lanmadaw Township, and at 9:00 pm (Ghana Time). their sons Ko Min Sein, Col Ya Pyai and daughter Funeral Service will be held at Judson Church hours MST: During the past 24 hours, rain or thun- Ma Thinzar Win Sein hand over K 100,000 for the on Pyay Road, at 1:00 pm on 13th November, 2005 dershowers have been widespread in Taninthayi three-storey hospital for the aged to Hninzigon (Sunday), and thence the cortege will leave for Yayway Division, scattered in Mon State, isolated in Shan, Home for the Aged Administrative Board member Christian Cemetery for entombment. 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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 Waxing of Tazaungmone 1367 ME Saturday, 12 November, 2005 Lt-Gen Ye Myint on inspection tour of Mandalay Division

YANGON, 11 Nov — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence on inspection tour of Mandalay together with Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Com- mand Maj-Gen Khin Zaw, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Zaw Han and officials of the State Peace and Development Council’s office left Nanmyo Guest House on 10 November and arrived at Mandalay General Hospital. They then paid obeisance to State Ovadacariya Shwegu Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Viçitta Indriyarama who is undergoing medi- cal treatment at the intensive care unit of the hospital. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party also offered robes and provisions to Byamamin Monastery of West Khinmagan Taik State Ovadaçariya Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Arsabha, Shwewawin Monastery Sayadaw Mandalay Division State Sangha Nayaka Committee Vice-Chairman (Sudhamma) Abhidhaja Agga Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Sasanabhivamsa, Waso Monastery Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Agghiya, Vinaya New Padetha Monastery Masoeyein Maha Lt-Gen Ye Myint presents offertories to a sayadaw of Masoeyein Monastery in Mandalay. — MNA Nayaka Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Paññasamibhivamsa, and Chief Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party offered robes and Mandalay Division Irrigation Department Director U Presiding Nayaka of Masoeyein Taikthit Sayadaw Agga provisions to Chief Presiding Sayadaw of Maha Aye Thein and reports on cultivation of castor and Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Gandayon Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Ashin jatropha in the surrounding villages of the lake by the Rajadhammabhivamsa. Aindalabhivamsa. manager of the Division Myanma Agriculture Service. Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint donated cash for Kathina On arrival at Thungedaw lake in TadaU Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint also inspected growing of robes offering ceremony of Masoeyein Monastery to Township, Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard a report on irriga- monsoon paddy around the lake. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw. tion and agricultural tasks in the environs of the lake by (See poage 8) Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects development tasks in Kyaikto, Thaton and Paung Townships

YANGON, 11 Nov — Member of State Peace and Gen Maung Bo heard a report on progress of construc- and party attended the opening ceremony of multime- Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo, accompa- tion of roads in the villages of Thahton, Bilin and dia classrooms at Zingyaik BEHS and viewed the nied by departmental officials at SPDC Office, arrived Kyaikto Townships and the commander gave a supple- learning of the students. At the ceremony, Lt-Gen at Sittaung Bridge in the border of Mon State and Bago mentary report. Later, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party Maung Bo donated teaching aids, Mon State PDC K Divison on 8 November. inspected construction of village-to-village road and 300,00, local people in Paung Township K 2 million They were welcomed there by Mon State PDC vacant and virgin lands for cultivation in Wiyaw vil- and people and school board of trustees in Zinkyaik Chairman South-east Command Commander Maj- lage in Thaton Township and gave instructions on Village K 1.3 million. The commander, officials and Gen Soe Naing and officials. At the briefing hall, Lt- extension of cultivating rubber and castoroil plants. the headmistress accepted the donations. On 9 November, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo delivered an address, INSIDE inspected the site to construct computer college in saying that now is the time when the State is striving Paung Township and gave necessary instructions. for producing highly-qualified human resources to The government has been fulfilling the re- On arrival at Kadaik Dam Project being imple- keep abreast of the international community and to quirements of the national races in various sec- mented by the Irrigation Department-6 near Kadaik build a modern and developed nation through edu- tors for their brighter future and greater pros- village, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected the cation. Thus, modern electronic devices were pects for development. worksite of the project, and gave instructions on meet- equipped at the classrooms and the students have ing the set standard and timely completion, followed been now learning with the help of teaching PAGE 6 YADANASI SAYADAW (LOILEM) attending to the needs. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Maung Bo (See page 8)

Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence addresses at an opening ceremony of multi-media classrooms of Zinkyeik BEHS in Paung Township. —MNA