Established 1914 Volume XVIII, Number 338 6th Waning of Tabaung 1372 ME Friday, 25 March, 2011 Root cause of splits The root causes that underlay the rise of fractious sectarianism and the proliferation of splits are found to be the incentives that the colonialists provided to expand their sphere of influence, the wedges of instigation and incitement that they drove in a wellplanned manner among colleagues, the arrogance born of overestimating oneself, personal rivalries and underestimating others, jealousies, suspicions and grudges. Some parties looked to foreign countries for guidance and inspiration, followed the imported ideologies and directives irrationally under foreign influence and carried out purges against fellow party members, which inevitably led to their demise. There were also many others that brought misery on themselves by aping the practices of countries with divergent development and dissimilar backgrounds. Senior General Than Shwe Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (From speech delivered at the parade of 64th Anniversary Armed Forces Day) Senior General Than Shwe sends Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquil- lity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation felicitations to President of Hellenic Republic * Emergence of a new enduring State Constitution * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord NAY P YI T AW, 25 March—Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and with the new State Constitution Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Four economic objectives Excellency Mr. Karolos Papoulias, President of the Hellenic Republic, on the occasion of the * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round devel- opment of other sectors of the economy as well National Day of the Hellenic Republic, which falls on 25 March 2011. * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system MNA * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside the country and abroad * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in Prime Minister U Thein Sein felicitates the hands of the State and the national peoples Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation Hellenic counterpart * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preserva- NAY PYI TAW, 25 March—U Thein Sein, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a tion and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr. George A. Papandreou, Prime Minister of the Hellenic * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit Republic, on the occasion of the National Day of the Hellenic Republic, which falls on 25 March * Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation 2011.—MNA First regular session of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continues for 14th day Queries raised and replied, proposal submitted, approval sought First regular session of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw for 14th day in progress. MNA NAY PYI TAW, 24 March—First regular Myint, Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw Thura U Shwe the validity and start of 14th-day first regular session of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continued for Mann, Pyithu Hluttaw representatives and session of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as 654 out of 656 14th day at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Hall of Hluttaw Amyotha Hluttaw representatives. representatives attended the session, accounting Building here at 10 am today. It was attended by After taking the position, Pyidaungsu for 99.7 per cent of attendance. Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw U Khin Aung Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Aung Myint announced (See page 6) 25-3-2011 NL.pmd 1 3/25/2011, 5:34 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 25 March, 2011 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Friday, 25 March, 2011 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Gear up development of * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State border areas * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Myanmar is home to national brethren living in unity and amity. Governments has created equal opportunity for national races Myanmar Ambassador FM sends felicitations to regardless of where they reside. presents Credentials to Emphasis is being placed on uplifting Hellenic counterpart of living standard of all national races. Chinese President NAY P YI T AW, 25 March—U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has Development plans are being implemented NAY PYI TAW, 25 March—U Tin Oo, in all parts of the Union. Especially, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr. Dimitris P Droutsas, Minister of Foreign Affairs infrastructures in transport, education, the Union of Myanmar to the People’s Republic of of the Hellenic Republic, on the occasion of the health and economic sectors are being built China, presented his Credentials to His Excellency National Day of the Hellenic Republic, which falls in border areas. Mr. Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China, on 15 March 2011 in Beijing. on 25 March 2011. The State spent over K 344,273 million MNA MNA on progress of border areas and national races during the period from 1989-1990 to February 2010-2011. For example, many World TB Day 2011 observed in Nay Pyi Taw miles of earth roads, gravel roads and asphalt NAY PYI TAW, 24 roads are being constructed and maintained March— World TB Day while small and large bridges are under organized by Ministry of construction for ensuring better transport. Health was held at the As part of efforts to create the learning meeting hall of the opportunity for children from border areas, Ministry, here this more than 800 primary schools, more than morning. 90 middle schools and more than 90 high It was attended by schools have been opened in the education Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, sector. directors-general of the With the aim of turning out intellectuals Departments under the and intelligentsia from national race youths Ministry, deputy of border areas, two Nationalities Youth directors-general, rectors, Resource Development Degree Colleges directors, medical were established in Yangon and Mandalay superintendents, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo observes documentary photos and that have produced over 1500 arts and presidents and officials books and publications on show to mark World TB Day 2011.—MNA science graduates and AGTI diploma from Myanmar Women’s holders. Likewise, 29 Border Areas and Affairs Federation and agencies and Social infected people since over with departments, social National Races Youth Development Myanmar Maternal and organizations and guests. the last 6,000 years. The organizations and people. Deputy Minister 24 March was designated The WHO resident Training Schools, four Border Areas and Child Welfare Association, WHO Dr Mya Oo delivered an as World TB Day since representative read out the National Races Technical Schools and 39 resident representative address on the occasion. 1996, honouring message sent by WHO Vocational Training Schools for the Women Dr H.S.B Tennakoon, He said that TB is Dr Robert Koch, German Southeast Asia Regional have been opened in border areas. representatives of the UN infectious disease and Scientist, who first found Director. At present, sound foundations can be the mycobacteria that The deputy seen in political, economic, education, health WHO Resident cause TB. 85 % of the TB minister and officials and social sectors across the Union. Representative cases and 90 % of the observed documentary Especially, the people from border areas Dr H.S.B deaths are from 22 photos and books and are enjoying fruits of peace and Tennakoon countries with the highest publications on display development. Continuous efforts are to be reads message TB outbreak. Prevention at the hall. made for gaining greater momentum of sent by WHO and treatment with ART The motto of World Southeast Asia for TB victims are being TB Day 2011 is “On the development in border areas. Regional carried out in 11 move against Tubercu- Director. Townships. 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Main sponsor is 2044715). and dial 523579 and 09-73043681.—MNA It includes team While bronze-level Kaung Myat Companies MNA 25-3-2011 NL.pmd 2 3/25/2011, 5:27 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 25 March, 2011 3 Large quake hits Myanmar near northern Thailand tremors were felt in Bangkok, central Myanmar and as far away as the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, leading to the evacuation of several tall buildings and offices.