Established 1914 Volume XII, Number 203 8th Waning of Thadingyut 1366 ME Friday, 5 November, 2004 Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein addresses the 42nd Meeting of the National Health Committee. — MNA Fitness and higher education of people essential for improvement of all sectors in country NHC Chairman addresses 42nd NHC Meeting YANGON, 4 Nov — the State Peace and De- is the most vital step of ment; to lay down na- Minister National Health Commit- velopment Council Of- the seven-point Road tional health policies; to Maj-Gen tee Chairman and State fice, departmental heads Map. take the lead in drawing Sein Htwa. Peace and Development of the Ministry of Fitness and higher health policies and imple- MNA Council Secretary-1 Lt- Health, and officials. education of the people Gen Thein Sein ad- In his speech, Sec- are essential for the im- dressed the 42nd NHC retary-1 Lt-Gen Thein provement of all sectors Meeting at the meeting Sein said the government in the country in line hall of Zeyathiyi is making all-out efforts with the national out- Beikman on to turn the country into a looks. Therefore, the Konmyinttha here this peaceful, modern and de- government formed the afternoon. veloped nation. At the National Health Commit- The meeting was same time, systematic tee and the Myanmar attended by NHC mem- measures are also being Education Committee to ber ministers, the taken for the emergence effectively carry out the Yangon mayor, the of a discipline-flourish- tasks in respective sec- deputy minister for ing democratic state. tors. In implementing Minister Health, the director of In this process, the The NHC is re- the different stages of the Dr Kyaw Medical Services of the government is now suc- sponsible to evaluate national health plan, the Myint. Ministry of Defence, re- cessfully holding the Na- health issues and give Ministry of Health re- sponsible personnel of tional Convention, which counsel to the govern- MNA ceives assistance from menting them; and to give related ministries and Prizes presented to winners in 12th Myanmar counsel to the govern- governmental organiza- Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions ment as to cooperation tions. Moreover, the Un- with the WHO, the ion Solidarity and Devel- YANGON, 4 Nov — The 12th Myanmar Tradi- UNICEF and other opment Association, the tional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions were health-related interna- Myanmar Maternal and held from 14 to 31 October here in accordance with tional organizations and Child Welfare Associa- the six objectives—to vitalize partiotism and nation- promulgation of health- tion, the Myanmar Red alism in all citizens, to preserve and safeguard related laws. Myanmar cultural heritage, to perpetuate genuine Cross Society, and other Myanmar music, dance and traditional fine arts, to The NHC has been volunteer social organiza- preserve Myanmar national character, to nurture spir- implementing its national tions render cooperation itual development of the youths and to prevent influ- health plans laid down in to the ministry. ence of alien culture. The prize presentation ceremony accord with the national The government, of the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Perform- health policies. For the on its part, is also under- ing Arts Competitons was held yesterday afternoon time being, the NHC is taking public health care at National Theatre in Dagon Township. Member of implementing its 12-point services by forming the Panel of Patrons for Organizing the competitions National Health Plan health committees at dif- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development 2001-2006. ferent levels down to Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein presented prizes to the Keeping in mind grass-roots level. With winners. the future state which is these concerted efforts, (See page 6) being built in accord with the tasks of the NHC Minister Col Tin Hlaing presents first prize for national objectives, the have achieved success. basic education level girls’ (aged 10-15) Xylo- NHC is also implement- Therefore, ministries and phone contest to Ma Kay Zin Chit Su of Yangon ing the 30-year long-term departments concerned Division. — MNA national health plan. (See page 8) Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 5 November, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Friday, 5 November, 2004 * 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 Prevent penetration of alien * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State culture * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Now, the Union of Myanmar is moving on the path where there prevails justice and unity Mayor inspects projects of YCDC suitable for the country’s traditions, culture, YANGON, 4 Nov— and party heard reports spected the project site. tions on completion of national character and norms. And the Govern- Chairman of the Yangon presented by officials The Mayor also the projects as soon as ment has been implementing the State’s Seven- City Development Com- concerned on progress of inspected progress in possible and minimizing point Road Map step by step, which can guaran- mittee Mayor Brig-Gen construction of a replica constructing the wooden loss and wastage. Next, tee the nation to continue to march along the Aung Thein Lin, accom- of Mt. Popa and future bridge linking Ba- the YCDC Chairman in- national path firmly. panied by officials, in- plans. The Mayor in- GanLone island and spected land prepara- In this regard, efforts are to be exerted spected the projects be- structed the officials to Khaymardipa island, tions for building a gold ing undertaken by the upgrade roads, construct buildings, and the resort and left instruc- with heart and soul through the might of na- YCDC this morning. On a car park, complete the bridge linking Pale is- tions on ensuring a tional cultural performing arts to shape the arrival at the Central tasks timely and ensure land and TintCarGon is- standard training better future of the nation in conformity with Forest Zone, the Mayor worksite safety, and in- land, and gave instruc- course.—MNA national character, value, norms and standards. Member of the Panel of Patrons for Or- Myanmar delegation returns home from ACMECS ganizing the 12th Myanmar Traditional Cul- YANGON, 4 Nov — tural Performing Arts Competitions, also Secre- Myanmar delegation led tary-1 of the State Peace and Development Coun- by Deputy Minister for cil Lt-Gen Thein Sein, delivered an address at Foreign Affairs U Kyaw the prize presentation ceremony for the Compe- Thu arrived back here by titions the other day. air this morning after at- The Secretary-1 in his address said “The tending the Ayeyawady- current penetration of alien culture is not just a Chao Phra-Mekong Eco- normal engagement and integration. Behind nomic Cooperation Strat- cultural peneration is a well-schemed intetion of egy (ACMECS) Ministe- diminishing and weakening our traditions and rial Retreat held in Krabi, Thailand from 1st to 3rd culture, social values, morals, ethics and na- November 2004. At the tional norms through gradual domination of Retreat, projects that are alien customs, thoughts, styles and social values. implemented under the Ministers and deputy ministers who attended Ayeyawady-Chao Phra-Mekong With national outlook, we must always beware five areas of cooperation Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) pose for a documentary photo. — MNA of such cultural penetration”. during the past year, espe- Industrial Cooperation ADB). ACMECS mem- Also present at the meet- Now is the time when the Government is cially short-term projects Sector. After the Retreat, ber countries tabled 26 ing were U Nyan Lynn, constantly reinforcing own traditions, culture to be implemented from Myanmar delegation projects under ACMECS Director-General of Con- and national sentiment, which have been pre- 2003 to 2005 were as- leader U Kyaw Thu at- Plan of Action for consid- sular and Legal Affairs served for centuries, by organizing Myanmar sessed and solutions to ef- tended the Signing Cer- eration by the Develop- Department and U Soe traditional cultural performing arts competi- fectively overcome the emony and signed the Pro- ment Partners. The Devel- Lynn Han, Counsellor of tions. It is also exposing grandness of Myanmar’s obstacles in implement- tocol to the Bagan Decla- opment Partners ex- Myanmar Embassy in traditions and cultural standard and uplifting ing them were sought. ration on the Admission pressed their support and Bankok. the dignity of Myanmar society, while safeguard- It was also agreed of the Socialist Republic interest to collaborate with The Myanmar del- at the Retreat, to set up ing cultural heritages including Myanmar tra- of Viet nam to ACMECS. ACMECS members in im- egation was welcomed Sectoral Working Groups During the plementing the projects. back at the Yangon Inter- ditional cultural performing arts competitions. for each area of coopera- ACMECS Ministerial Re- The Deputy Minis- national Airport by direc- Only then, will nationalistic spirit, which has tion to assess and expe- treat, ACMECS member ter for Foreign Affairs U tors-general and senior of- been conceived through preservation of national dite the process of imple- countries met in an open Kyaw Thu received Mr ficials of the Ministry of heritages, and national strength, which serves menting the ACMECS session with Development Keishiro Fukushima, Par- Foreign Affairs, Acting the interests of the nation and the people forever, Plan of Action. In this re- Partners (Australia, liamentary Secretary for Representative Charge d’ flourish amongst the national people. gard, Myanmar will serve France, Germany, Japan, Foreign Affairs of Japan Affaires Mr Opas Therefore, the entire people are urged to as Coordinating Country New Zealand and Asian and discussed matters re- Chantarasup of the Royal constantly preserve and uplift the nation’s noble for the Agricultural and Development Bank- lating to bilateral relations.