Established 1914 Volume XVIII, Number 245 1st Waning of Nadaw 1372 ME Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round develop- * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire * Stability of the State, community peace and ment of other sectors of the economy as well nation tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and * National reconsolidation * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of preservation and safeguarding of cultural her- * Emergence of a new enduring State Constitu- technical know-how and investments from sources inside the itage and national character tion country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Building of a new modern developed nation in * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- accord with the new State Constitution hands of the State and the national peoples ards of the entire nation Harmonious cooperation, essential for Myanmar arts to become popular worldwide Information Minister attends presenting of cash donations for 2nd ceremony to pay respects to old musicians YANGON, 21 Dec— music world and the music Myanmar music to become The presenting of cash do- community. Music popular worldwide as well Minister nations to organize the professionals not only as the need of preserving second ceremony to pay serve national interests and promoting tradition for Infor- respects to octogenarian hand in hand with the gov- and national culture. musicians to be held by ernment, but that of the He promised d that the mation the Myanmar Music As- music world and their ministry will keep render- sociation (Central) took own, he noted. ing all-round assistance U Kyaw place at Studio (A) of He called on the for better conditions for Myanma Radio and association to expedite artistes and improvement Hsan Television on Pyay Road, tasks through a variety of of the art world. here, on 19 December, ways in line with the four The minister pre- accepts with an address by Minis- objectives and eight work sented K 500,000 donated ter for Information U programmes it has laid by the ministry, and K cash Kyaw Hsan. down for its development 100,000 by him and wife In his speech, the of and that of the music Daw Kyi Kyi Win and donation minister said that paying world, and welfare of music family to Chairman of the respects to older musicians professionals. He under- Myanmar Music Associa- from a is, indeed, preserving a lined the importance of tion U Maung Maung Latt. fine tradition of Myanmar. harmonious cooperation CEC Member of the wellwisher. In some way, that helps among related individuals Union Solidarity and contribute to the music and associations for Development Party MNA world, and improve the Myanmar arts including (See page 8) Hmawby (2) model monsoon paddy harvested in Katha KATHA, 21 Dec—Reaping of Hmawby (2) monsoon paddy was carried out at the farm of farmer U Ran Palarsud in Pyithaya village-tract, Katha Town- ship on 1 December. It was supervised by the chairman of Katha Township Peace and Development Council, the Township police captain, the staff officers of town- ship Land Records Department and Planning Depart- ment, the manager of township Agriculture Mechani- zation Department, staff from Land Records Depart- ment and Agriculture services. The yield of Hmawby (2) monsoon paddy is 80.26 baskets per acre. Township IPRD The site of a bomb attack in the outskirts of Baghdad recently, killing two civilians and wounded 17 others. Minister U Thein Swe inspects dredging along course of Minister for Culture U Khin Aung Myint inspects Thabyaytan Yangon River PAGE 2 fortress. PAGE 9 PAGE 3 22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 1 12/22/2010, 3:00 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 * 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 Easy access to * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State highlands by train * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy The driving force behind programmes for regional development is smooth transport. Minister U Thein Swe inspects dredging To amplify it, smooth transport between one region and another makes substantial contribu- along course of Yangon River tion towards commercial growth, friendly relations among national races and national unity. As a result of building more and more roads and railroads to form transport networks throughout the nation, people can travel di- rectly by car with convenience between Putao in the northern part and Kawthoung in the south- ern part, and between Muse, Lashio and Kengtung in the eastern part and Sittway in the western part of the nation in any season. With new roads, bridges and railroads, the nation can cope with all forms of natural barriers between regions. Local people are in a Minister for Transport U Thein Swe inspects dredging along course of Yangon River. position to enjoy smooth transport between the eastern and western parts of Bago Region, a MNA mountainous region with a large number of NAY P YI T AW, 21 Dec — Minister for Transport ravines and gorges. Director U Thein Htay and officials reported the U Thein Swe, accompanied by the managing director minister on the dredging along the course of Yangon Every region can transport their and officials of Myanma Port Authority, inspected River. products to markets in a short time, which is a local and foreign ships at Pansodan, Bo Aung Kyaw The minister viewed dredging and gave nec- fundamental factor for trade development. The and Botahtaung jetties by Thameehla vessel starting essary instructions. He heard reports submitted by the Myanma Railways is building new railroads, from Nanthida jetty here yesterday morning. managing director and general manager on the vessel some of them go as far as the areas on the On board Yadana Theinga dredger, Managing and left necessary instructions.—MNA western bank of the Ayeyawady River, and some pass through Yoma mountain ranges. Kengtung-Wenkaung section of Prize presentation ceremony of colour Mongnai-Kengtung Railroad Project being rd undertaken by the Myanma Railways was put photo contest to mark 63 Anniversary into service the other day. In cooperation with Public Works, township electric power enter- Independence Day held prises and local regiments, the Myanma Rail- ways has transported locomotives and coaches to Shan Yoma mountain ranges standing at an YANGON, 21 Dec —A ceremony to present altitude of more than 2600 feet. prizes to winners of “Peaceful Myanmar” colour When over 200 miles long Mongnai- photo contest to mark the 63rd Anniversary Inde- Kengtung Railroad Project is completed, Shan pendence Day 2011, organized by Information and State (East) will be able to transport its local Public Relations Department under the Ministry of products to other regions speedily. Thanks to a Information, was held at Traders Hotel here yesterday growing number of railroads, many regions afternoon. across the country is on the point of greater It was attended by Director-General U Khin development and better transport. Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and Television, IPRD Director-General U Ye Htut, Managing Director U Aung Myo Myint of Myanma Motion Picture Enter- New ‘Axe’ ointment to be on prise and officials, chairman of Myanmar Photographic Society and members, winners and display at Yangon Expo 2010 guests. First, the IPRD director-general made an Director-General U Ye Htut of IPRD YANGON, 21 address and MPS Chairman U Tin Myint gave Dec— New Axe brand presents award to a winner at colour photo ointment, distributed by the sole agent Golden tional herbal plants such Latha Street, Latha contest in commemoration of 63rd Palace Enterprise Ltd, as capsicum oleoresin Township, Yangon (Ph; will be displayed and on and osteoarthritis. 01-377914, 09- Anniversary Independence Day.—MNA sale at Yangon Expo Axe carminative 9923004) and Mandalay 2010 to be held with the ointment and Axe inhal- (Ph:09-9050657, accounts of selecting the winners. sponsorship of Smart ers are also being dis- 095104551). These Next, the IPRD director-general presented Business Group at the tributed on a wholesale medicines are also prizes to those who stood first, second and third in Tatmadaw Convention and retail basis. For de- available at pharmacies, the competition. Hall from 23 to 26 De- brand ointment is a kind tailed information, stores and traditional Then the MRTV director-general and MMPE cember. of embrocation scientifi- contact Golden Palace medicine shops in vari- managing director awarded consolation prize The new Axe cally made from tradi- Enterprise Ltd, No.32, ous towns.—MNA winners.—MNA 22-12- 2010 NL.pmd 2 12/22/2010, 3:20 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Wednesday, 22 December, 2010 3 UK police arrest 12 men in anti-terrorism raids LONDON, 21 Dec— operation to arrest the men to launch the raids, Twelve men were arrested as significant, but refused particularly because across Britain on Monday to give details of the Britain is on the second in counter-terrorism raids allegations against them. highest state of alert for an described by a senior The BBC said in an attack. The threat level police officer as essential unsourced report that the stands at “severe”, to protect the public from arrests were linked to an meaning an attack is the threat of an attack. investigation into al- highly likely. John Yates, Britain’s Qaeda-inspired attacks “With the current most senior counter- within Britain.