Tapo ca, ascetic practices; this is the way to auspiciousness. Established 1914 Volume XII, Number 48 1st Waning of Nayon 1366 ME ˚ Thursday, 3 June, 2004 Four political objectives Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt will pay * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order working visit to Thailand * National reconsolidation YANGON, 3 June— At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand His * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- Excellency Dr Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar General Khin Nyunt tution will pay a working visit to the Kingdom of Thailand in the near future.—MNA * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented eco- nomic system * Development of the economy inviting partici- pation 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 the hands of the State and the national peoples Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects operation theatre of the hospital in Thanywa Model Village, Kyaukse Township.— MNA * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural Health facilities put into service in Kyaukse District heritage and national character YANGON, 2 June—The cal superintendents, profes- facility, now local people do storey reinforced concrete * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit opening of a people’s hos- sors, local authorities, offi- not need to go to Kyaukse or building is 224 feet long and * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- pital at Thanywa model vil- cials, village elders, local peo- Mandalay for undergoing 160 feet wide. ards of the entire nation lage in Kyaukse Township, ple, and others totalling over medical treatments. The one- (See page 8) Kyaukse District, Mandalay 2,000. Division, was held at the The commander and the Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects building of INSIDE hospital yesterday morning, minister formally opened the building. Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon), Myitnge attended by member of the Perspectives State Peace and Develop- Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the ment Council Lt-Gen Ye commander, the minister and Bridge and Pinchar Bridge Towards increased Myint of the Ministry of guests viewed the health fa- YANGON, 2 June— Mem- They were welcomed struction site of the bridge. cooperation between Defence. cility. ber of the State Peace and there by Chairman of Man- Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Myanmar and Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Development Council Lt- dalay Division Peace and party went to the construc- Also present on the occa- Malaysia sion were Chairman of Man- party inspected the operation Gen Ye Myint of the Minis- Development Council Com- tion project site of the bridge dalay Division Peace and theatre, delivery room, wom- try of Defence, accompanied mander of Central Command on Mandalay bank and in- (Page 2) Development Council Com- en’s ward, nurses recreation by Chairman of Sagaing Di- Maj-Gen Ye Myint, engi- spected completion of ap- **** mander of Central Command room, medical store and labo- vision Peace and Develop- neers and employees. proach structures from M-1 Lt-Gen Ye Myint Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister ratory room. ment Council Commander Deputy Superintending to M-11, fixing of main steel inspects regional The 25-bed hospital will for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, of North-West Command Engineer U Hsan Win re- frames at RP 1 and RP 2. In development in directors-general and deputy offer health services for Maj-Gen Tha Aye, arrived ported on completion of ap- the briefing hall, Deputy directors-general of depart- 12,550 local people of at the office of Ayeyawady proach structures from G-1 Superintending Engineer U Pakokku, Sagaing ments under the Ministry of Thanywa model village and Bridge (Yadanabon) Con- to G-11, building of RP 6 Htay Myint reported on con- Districts Health, heads of Divisional 11 nearby village-tracts and struction Project on Sagaing bored pile and RP 7 shaft. struction matters. (Page 16) Health Departments, medi- 15 villages. Thanks to the Bank yesterday morning. Next, they inspected the con- (See page 8) Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects progress in building of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon).— MNA The National Convention is the concern of all our national races. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 3 June, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Thursday, 3 June, 2004 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Towards increased * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State cooperation between * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Myanmar and Malaysia Sitagu Sayadaw leaves for England Myanmar and Malaysia being the YANGON, 2 June— member nations of the ASEAN, their lead- Honorary Professor of Inter- ers pay reciprocal visits to one another to national Theravada Buddhist cement the bilateral relations and to increase Missionary University Chan- economic cooperation. cellor of Sitagu International Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt of Buddhist Academy Agga the Union of Myanmar, at the invitation of Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri bin Maha Dhamma Kahtika Haji Ahmad Badawi, paid a goodwill visit to Bahujana Hitadhara Sitagu Kuala Lumpur on 1 June. Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta The special meeting between Prime Ñanissara left here by air this Minister General Khin Nyunt and the evening to attend the final Malaysian Prime Minister was held on the rites of Presiding Nayaka of fifth floor of the latter’s office in Putrajaya. Buddha Vihara Monastery in Afterwards, the meeting between the Birmingham of England Myanmar delegation headed by Prime Min- foreign missionary Sayadaw ister General Khin Nyunt and Prime Minis- Agga Maha Pandita Dr Bhaddanta Revatadhamma ter Dato’ Seri bin Haji Ahmad Badawi, min- Mahathera. isters and high-ranking officials was held at The Sayadaw was Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Ñanissara being seen off at the airport.— MNA the meeting hall on the third floor of the seen off at Yangon Interna- Myo Myint of Religious Han and members and dis- Committee at the final rites Malaysian Prime Minister’s office. tional Airport by Deputy Affairs Department, depart- ciples. to be held at Buddha Vihara At the meeting, the two prime minis- Minister for Religious Af- mental officials, Secretary of The Sitagu Sayadaw Monastery in Birmingham ters discussed matters relating to further co- fairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Lower Myanmar Sitagu will read the message of the of England on 4 June and operation in trade, investment, tourism, Ko, Director-General Dr Kappiya Karaka Group U State Sangha Maha Nayaka administer Desana.— MNA health and technology in a friendly atmos- phere. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt said that Myanmar greatly valued her rela- tions with Malaysia and expressed his thanks for Malaysia’s support for Myanmar in re- gional and international affairs. He also added that Myanmar was glad to see that Malaysia played an important role in the de- velopment of Myanmar and that his visit was to widen and strengthen the existing bilat- eral relations. Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri bin Haji Ahmad Badawi expressed his wish to extend economic ventures including invest- Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Chairman North-West Command Commander ments in Myanmar and to enhance bilateral Maj-Gen Tha Aye delivers an address at the opening ceremony of courses at the University for cooperation for mutual benefit. Development of National Races. — MNA We firmly believe that Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt’s goodwill visit to Ma- Commander attends opening of training courses at UDNR laysia will not only strengthen the friendly YANGON, 2 June — teachership training course Command Maj-Gen Tha National Races (Admin) Lt- relations between Myanmar and Malaysia A ceremony to open courses of University for Develop- Aye, members of council Col Nyi Nyi San, Pro-rec- but also further the bilateral cooperation in on Master of Education for ment of National Races was for UDNR, Commander of tor of UNDR (Academic) various fields. 2004-2005 academic year, held at the convocation hall local LID in Sagaing Sta- Daw Khin Si Si, Sagaing one year course for Bach- of the university yesterday tion Brig-Gen Tin Tun Division Police Force Com- elor of Education, two- morning. Aung, senior military offic- mander Police Col Tin Film entertainment to year course for Bachelor of Present on the occa- ers, Director-General of Maung Maung and officials, Education, four-year course sion were Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Chairman of Sagaing Divi- National Convention delegates for Bachelor of Education, Sagaing Division Peace and Training Department U Hla sion Peace and Develop- YANGON, 2 June — The Entertainment and Wel- teachership diploma course Development Council Com- Kyi, Pro-rector of Univer- ment Council Lt-Col Soe fare Subcommittee of the National Convention Conven- and junior assistant mander of North-West sity for Development of Naing, faculty members and ing Management Committee organizes entertainment pro- trainees. grammes for delegates to the National Convention daily University Council at the gymnasium of Nyaunghnapin Camp. Chairman of UDNR Com- Yesterday evening, the delegates were entertained mander Maj-Gen Tha Aye with “Ponna Ba Kun”, directed by Kyaw Thu and starred made a speech on the occa- by Kyaw Thu, Htet Htet Moe Oo, Zagana and Soe Myat sion and Pro-rector of Uni- Nanda. — MNA versity for Development of National Races (Admin) Lt- Foreign guests call on UMFCCI Col Nyi Nyi San submitted General Secretary report on the courses.