Senior General Than Shwe Sends Workers Day Message Daw
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Established 1914 Volume XV, Number 15 1st Waning of Kason 1369 ME Tuesday, 1 May, 2007 Senior General Than Shwe sends Workers Day message Workers enjoying rights to participate in deliberations of National Convention as group of delegates to hold discussions, make decisions, give suggestions NAY PYI TAW, 1 May — The following is a translation of the full text of the Workers Day message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe: Esteemed Workers, workers and farmers to increase productivity, the na- establishment of modern industries. So, workers are On this Workers Day which falls on 1 May tion has been clearly witnessing progress that is pre- enjoying their deserving payments and rights de- 2007, I through this message honour all Myanmar vailing together with peace and stability. pending on their skill. national workers playing their own role with ener- As the national development is gaining mo- As the government and the entire people getic physical or intellectual ability for the national mentum, workers are actually enjoying the fruits of including workers are harmoniously striving in am- development and modernization, and wish you health progress which are the increasing number of job op- ity, the Union of Myanmar has entered a golden era and happiness and auspiciousness. portunities and the rise in the per capita income. In in which she is enjoying greater peace and prosperity Today, the world nations are in the process addition, workers are enjoying other benefits which and rapid development. At this glorious moment, I of striving in their own way for their own develop- are the greater degree of rights including occupational would like to urge the mass of workers to participate ment. The Union of Myanmar too has been making safety and a pleasant working environment. in the nation-building undertakings in harmony with self-reliant efforts to become a peaceful, tranquil, The government and the national entrepre- the entire people, while standing firmly as a consoli- developed and modern Union through the political, neurs are extending modern industries and industrial dated and united national force. economic and social objectives under the correct zones in the nation. The government has been encour- Neo-colonialists are disguising the members leadership of the State Peace and Development aging and assisting private sector to set up advanced of destructive groups under their control as workers Council. industries. Thus, workers are running modern produc- and forming organizations which exist only in name Thanks to the correctness of the national tion equipment and electronic apparatus to manufac- to interfere in the affairs of international organiza- policy, the harmonious efforts of the government ture world-class finished goods. The government has tions. and the people and the sector-wise endeavours of been inviting foreign investments and permitting the (See page 8) Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends consecration ceremony of Sitagu International Missionary Beikman in Dagon Myothit (North) YANGON, 30 April — Maha Thubawdhayon of crated the Buddha image. who consecrated the Bud- held at 9 am. Council Commander-in- A ceremony to consecrate Sagaing Hill and members Donations of K 4.5 dha image. A ceremony to Present were Daw Chief of Defence Services the Buddha image at the of the Sangha led by nine million were presented for share merits for donation Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Senior General Than Sitagu International Mis- Abhidhaja Maha Rattha nine Abhidhaja Maha of the Sitagu International Chairman of the State Shwe, wives of members sionary Beikman was held Guru Sayadaws conse- Rattha Guru Sayadaws Missionary Beikman was Peace and Development (See page 9) at the Beikman on Pinlon Road in Dagon Myothit (North) Township early this morning. State Ovadacariya Sasanabaing Waso Saya- daw, Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Magway Saya- daw, Secretary Nyaungdon Sayadaw, State Ovada- cariya Sayadaws of Nyaungdon Monastery of Bahan, Kyakhatwaing Monastery of Bago, Aung- myebonsan Monastery of Bahan, Myataung Monas- tery of Mandalay, Shwe- wawin Monastery, Mya- Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Senior General Than Shwe, unveils the stone plaque of Sitagu International Missionary theintan of Pazundaung, Beikman. — MNA HONOURING THE WORKERS DAY 1-5-07NL 1 5/1/07, 02:44 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Tuesday, 1 May, 2007 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Tuesday, 1 May, 2007 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Manufacture quality * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State industrial products * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy At present, the government is making Commander inspects development all-out efforts for the development of the industrial sector. In this regard, the estab- tasks in Pathein District lishment of industrial zones, the extended NAY P YI T AW, 30 April — A ceremony to nurture physic nut saplings was held at Thitseintgon village- building of new factories and mills and the tract in Kyaunggon Township on 26 April, attended by introduction of import-substitute industries Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Devel- have been carried out. opment Council Commander of South-West Com- mand Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung. Out of the industrial zones in different Representatives of social organizations and de- regions, modern foundry plants were built in partmental personnel planted the saplings. Ayethaya Industrial Zone in Taunggyi, Man- Kyaunggon Township has nurtured 1261.67 dalay Industrial Zone and Monywa Indus- acres of physic nut saplings against the target of 4,400 acres. trial Zone with the assistance of the govern- The commander attended the opening ceremony ment. The emergence of such modern foun- of Kyaunggon Township Court. The court building is dry plants leads to the development of pri- 72 feet long and 35 feet wide. At the inauguration ceremony of the Strand vate industries. Road, the commander heard a report on construction Nowadays, the modern foundry plant of the road presented by Township Executive Officer in Ayethaya Industrial Zone produces 112 U Aung Kyaw Moe. Next, they inspected progress in construction of quality parts. The industrial zone is also Traditional Medicine Clinic on Yadanabon Road in producing various kinds of foodstuff, ferti- Ward 2. The clinic is being built with the contributions lizers, light vehicles, ten-ton and above trucks of K 9 million by the State and the local people. and spare parts, machines for making bricks Afterwards, the commander viewed renovation of the maternal and child care centre of Kangyidaunt and generators. Township and decoration at the cave of Lawkahmanku Shwedagon Pagoda being packed with Private industrialists in the respective Pagoda, and left necessary instructions. — MNA worshippers on 30 April 2007. — NLM industrial zones should take into considera- tion the requirements of customers and Commander looks into reclamation of Myeik manufacture quality products for the lat- Port Area, dredging in Thamok River ter’s satisfaction. Now, a large number of factories and mills NAY PYI TAW, 30 April — Chairman of Yamanya dredger, the commander inspected dredging Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council of Thamok River. capable of producing machines as well as food- Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Kalwin waterway was dredged from 15 to 23 stuff and personal goods have emerged in indus- Khin Zaw Oo together with officials concerned went April. trial regions and industrial zones. And those on an inspection tour of Myeik Port Area on 25 April. Next, the commander viewed tarmacking of responsible are to strive for producing quality Upon arrival, the commander inspected Seikkan road being undertaken by Pho La Min Co, and progress in construction of the port area and land fulfilled the requirements. items and run those factories and mills at full reclamation for the new town in Myeik. On board MNA capacity. Only then will they be able to contrib- Special Sales of ute to development of the national economy and NLD central has no definite policy, fulfil the requirements of the people. Ministry of NLD leaders are in disunity, the Industry-1 opens YANGON, 30 April— party fails to take part in regional The Ministry of Industry-1 launched its development undertakings Special Sales at highway bus terminal in Taungup Four quit NLD in Sagaing Township on 28 April. Col Win Naung of the YANGON, 30 April — Four members of Sagaing Township NLD resigned Ministry of Industry -1 and from the party on 15 March of own volition. Chairman of Thandwe The four, U Phone Kyaw, U Hla Myint, U Thaung Htay and U Chan Township Peace and De- Maung of Insa village sent letters of resignation to NLD headquarters and the velopment Council U respective local administrative bodies. Kyaw Hsan cut the ribbon In the letters they sent to Sagaing Division Multiparty Democracy General to open the Special Sales. U Khin Hlaing and Daw Khin Myint (MIC Election Subcommission, the four said that the NLD central has no definite Different kinds of Rubber Factory) and family of Thingangyun policy, that NLD leaders are in disunity, that the party fails to take part in regional goods and materials are Township donated cash to Hninzigon Home development undertakings, that so selfish are the NLD leaders that their main available at reasonable For the Aged recently.