"The New Light of Myanmar" 2007

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Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-05-26
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Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-30
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-31
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Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-31
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye donates provisions to members of the Sangha from monasteries in Mawlamyine; Commander meets departmental staff to discharge duty in Cocogyun Tsp; Yadana gas field under repair; Ambassador U Min Thein presents credentials to President of Belarus; MRTV?s artistes leave for China; Korean Traditional Drum Performance on 29 Dec; Kyauktalone Kyaungsu monastery consecrated, rural health centre opened, books donated to rural library; Distribution of electricity, maintenance of generators supervised; Talks on literature given to rural people; Ministry of Home Affairs stands third in Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Volleyball Tournament; Yangon Mayor calls for beautifying Inya Lake; MWAF donates rice, edible oil to WVTS; SIP course No (60/2006) concludes; USDA CEC member accepts membership applications; ACC official arrives; Poultry farming and Bio-Safety Course conducted; Health Minister visits Yangon General Hospital, Central Women?s Hospital... "PERSPECTIVES": "Accelerate preventive measures against fire"...ARTICLE: The Jade Buddha Image in Shwedagon Pagoda?s Precinct" by Dr Khin Maung Nyunt.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-28
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-29
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of congratulations to President of Republic of Uzbekistan; Countries in Orient moving away from foreign dependence in the pharmaceuticals sector - Oriental indigenous drugs becoming well-known for having few side effects and for their effectiveness - Country needs to depend more on domestically produced pharmaceuticals for effective treatment; Inter-State/Division Judo Tournament kicks off; Second Consultative Group Meeting on Non-Traditioinal (sic) Security Issues Between Myanmar and India; Senior General Than Shwe attends graduation dinner of 9th Intake of DSMA; Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects agriculture and development tasks in Thanbyuzayat, Mudon Townships; Traditional Manau Festival on 5-11 January; Golden Jubilee celebration, respects paying ceremony organized at Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon BEHS No 1; Warning on prevention of bird flu issued; Education Ministry and UNICEF meet; Senior General Than Shwe addresses Graduation Parade of 9th Intake of DSMA... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for elimination of Tuberculosis"...ARTICLE: Yey Tagun Taung (Waterfall hill) by Dr Khin Maung Nyunt.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-29
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-29
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe pays homage to pagodas in Bagan, NyaungU; Deputy Foreign Minister back from India;Mandalay Division USDA donates provisions to Mandalay Ohbo (Central) Jail; Roads under construction in Mandalay Division inspected; Hlawga Park to keep open on Bakari Idd and Christmas Days; CEC Member meets township members; Second Inter-School Cricket Challenge Shield continues; Prize distribution for Best Painting of Year 2007 held; Cash, provisions donated to Buddha Pujaniya ceremonies; Senior General Than Shwe pays homage to pagodas in Bagan, NyaungU; Citizens with high intellectual power can remove outside instigation and attempt to influence the nation - Special Refresher Course No 29 for basic education teachers concludes in PyinOoLwin; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects tax-free markets; 28 members of Sagaing Township NLD quit; Minister inspects natural gas pipe lines; Measures on tourism industry discussed; FMI Co Ltd holds AGM Financial Statement; MYANMAR IVANHOE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED (TENDER NOTICE) TENDER NO. (IFB No. CCS-05-07) Sale of an estimated (4,000 metric tones) of copper cathode from MICCL S&K Mine site in Monywa, Myanmar; MYANMAR IVANHOE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED(TENDER NOTICE) TENDER. IFB No. 06/ Local/2007 Supply of Lub Oil, Electrical,General Items & Services (32 lots) are invited from Local Suppliers by FEC Currency.; Commission for Drafting State Constitution meets... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work hard for completion of dam projects ahead of schedule".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-19
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Patriotic spirit not based on correct thinking likely to make one chauvinist - A chauvinist with his false beliefs often becomes destructionist - Ensure thinking and convictions deeply informed by Our Three Main National Causes - Bearing allegiance to others either directly or indirectly instead of relying on oneself will lead to loss of sovereignty [speech by Sr. Genneral Than Shwe];Senior General Than Shwe addresses Graduation Parade of 10th Intake of DSTA; Information Minister receives Chinese guests; Grand Royal Special Reserve Golf Championship 2008 on 5 Jan; MANA holds 9th Annual Meeting; KNU insurgents committing all destructive acts mine and attack passenger bus, killing 8 and wounding 6; ASEAN Railways CEOs? meet... Myanmar, Thailand coordinate anti-drug measures; Nikon DSLR D300, D3 introduced; Quality and services of Daewoo products introduced; Veterinary medicines exhibition, workshops on 23, 24 Dec; 2nd Inter-School Cricket Challenge Shield 2007-2008 continues; UMFCCI executives leave for PRC...; "PERSPECTIVES": "Fossils found reveal the origin of human beings in Myanmar"...ARTICLE: "Attempts to harm amicable ties" (2) by Kyaw Min Lu (Shwepyitha).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-20
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe pays homage to Maha Arnt Htoo Kantha Pagoda; Mayor pays homage to Presiding Sayadaw of Ngwekyaryan Pariyatti Sarthintaik; MYANMAR GAZETTE; China Southern Airlines Co opens Yangon branch; Workshop on DPABCD held; Plots for Maha Gandhayon Monastery for the film ‘Majjhima Alin? completed; Senior General Than Shwe attends graduation dinner of 10th Intake of DSTA; Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to set a target to export herbal plants, to encourage private sector of herbal plantation Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory (PyinOoLwin) commissioned - Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory (PyinOoLwin) commissioned; Excerpt from guidance given by Head of State Senior General Than Shwe [on production of pharmaceuticals]; Flower Arrangement Course concludes; Commander, minister present scholarship awards to university students, attend launching of power stations; Stimulant tablets seized in Dagon Myothit (North); 6th AGM of MPMEEA held;2nd Inter-school Cricket Challenge Shield 2007-08 goes on... "PERSPECTIVES": "Improve science and technology sector to build modern Tatmadaw"... ARTICLE: "Inland Water Transport in public interest" by Maung Tin Hlaing (Hotwls and Tourism).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-21
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe inspects greening of Monywa Township, growing of trees, progress of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon), pays homage to pagodas in Mandalay;Commander visits Wakema and Mawlamyinegyun Townships; Cash donated to build retaining wall of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image; Mayor inspects concrete pipe factory in Insein Township; World AIDS Day marked in PyinOoLwin; Development tasks in TadaU, Amarapura supervised; Winners of colour photo contest awarded; No wish to stand as members of NLD - 117 NLD members of Mawlamyinegyun, Labutta quit; Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends opening of Process and Product Show, paper reading session of MES; Process and Product Show... "PERSPECTIVES": "Extensively produce potent medicines for better health care service".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-22
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe Four political objectives sends message of felicitations to Emperor of Japan; Prime Minister General Thein Sein felicitates Japanese counterpart; Lt-Gen Myint Swe awards championship trophy to Yangon Command team in Tatmadaw Football Tournament; Minister inspects factory projects; MMCWA raises awareness of reproductive health in youths; Foreign Minister sends message of felicitations to Japanese counterpart; Deputy Minister for Labour meets industrial zone management committees and entrepreneurs; Yangon Command Commander attends opening of workshop on road safety; Commander asks after cleft lip and palate patients in Monywa People?s Hospital; With belief NC can grant genuine democracy NLD?s acts unacceptable - 72 NLD members of Ayadaw quit; Home Affairs Minister meets personnel in Toungoo, Mawlamyine; Electric Power No 2 Minister meets personnel in Sittway; Young man stabbed to death in Mingala Taungnyunt Tsp; Nay Pyi Taw Command Commander on inspection tour of hilly regions in East Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana; FAO Senior Adviser and party tour of Kengtung; District News in Brief; Personnel urged to ensure durability of libraries; Minister visits Tikyit Coalfired Steam Turbine; Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day; Significant night temperatures... "PERSPECTIVES": "Emergence of more river-crossing bridges improves people?s socio-economic life".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-23
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Literati to lead people applying modern arts, new thoughts, theories, ideas - Secretary-1 presents National Literary Life Time Achievement Award, National Literary Award and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award to winners; 60th Tipitakadhara Tipitaka Kovida Selection Examination commences; Myanmar Engineering Society holds AGM; Myanmar Dental Association conference 23-26 Jan; Development of Kayin State inspected; Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan hosts dinner in honour of Literary Award winners and Scrutiny Committee members; Second Inter-School Cricket Challenge Shield concludes; YMCA holds X? mas service plus dinner; KNU terrorist insurgents perpetrate series of atrocities receiving cash assistance from external elements - People urged to exercise constant vigilance against destructive acts, come forward with timely information; Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends opening ceremony of library, accepts cash donations... "PERSPECTIVES": "Guard against outside instigation through high intellect".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-24
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects construction of MTU; .Commander, Minister attend opening of paddy husk-cum-diesel-fired power plant; Sale of Ultrolube engine oil promoted; Eastern Command Commander meets secretaries of the state/district/township USDAs; No interest in political activities - Four resign from Palaw and Dawbon Township NLDs; 13th graduation of State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon, Mandalay) held; Commander inspects road works in Myitkyina; Mongphyat-Mongkhok, Mongphyat- Mongyawng and Panle-Bushi- Tachilek roads inspected; Yogi Phwa Ein Pyae celebrates 103rd birthday; First Inter-ministry men?s Volleyball Tournament continues; Industry-1 Minister inspects Brick Factory Project; Ceremony to provide health care, donate offertories to nuns held; Vietnamese delegation calls on Foreign Minister; 95-mile Katha-Bhamo Railroad under construction... "PERSPECTIVES": "Safeguard cultural heritage and national character with national outlook".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-25
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye on inspection tour of Kayin State; Shwenyaung-Nyaungshwe road section renovated; Mayor inspects drainage system in Thingangyun Township; Health Deputy Minister attends meeting of UN AIDS Control Programme Coordinating Board; Hospital for the Sangha gets new building; Ministry of Industry-1 launches special sales; Thamainbayan Road in Mudon commissioned into service; Yangon Mayor opens Phyo Cetena Free Clinic; CPT Deputy Minister receives Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam; Deputy Attorney-General visits new office in South Okkalapa; Bronze Buddha Image consecrated in Minbya; Residents in Pyapon District urged to maintain libraries; Respect paying ceremony of Botahtaung BEHS-4; Commander, Minister take part in December mass walk; Commander attends Buddha Pujaniya of Arahan Pagoda in Ela... "PERSPECTIVES": "Promote Myanmar tourism industry".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-26
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye honours outstanding students, teachers of Kayin State; Commander attends summer paddy cultivation in Hlegu Township; Golden Trophy Golf Tourney at Tatmadaw Golf Course; Defence Services Commander-in-Chief?s Shield Hockey Tournament opened; Vocational Training Schools for Women inspected in Magway Div; Talks on Fundamentals of International Trade Finance and Letter of Credit on 29 Dec; Entrepreneurs of Mawlamyine Industrial Zone urged to give priority to manufacturing of agricultural machinery; Commander, minister meet with Thandwe district/township USDA members; Sports Ministry marks 11th founding anniversary; Progress of livestock breeding tasks supervised in Mandalay Division, Shan State (North); USDA membership applications submitted in Ottwin Tsp; Labour Minister meets with officials of Mon, Kayin States; CEC member accepts USDA membership applications at Hlinethaya Industrial Zone; Rural water supply tasks inspected; Minister on inspection tour of Khabaung Hydropower Project... "PERSPECTIVES": "Grow more quality coffee for greater profits".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-27
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates King of Bhutan; Senior General Than Shwe attends opening of Yatanarpon Teleport, visits 2nd Flower Festival - Good opportunities to be created for enabling local and foreign entrepreneurs to make investment at the teleport and to smoothly carry out modern information and technological tasks; Textbooks, clothes provided to schools, youth training schools in border areas; Aung San Tawya TatU Sayadaw arrives back;Inter-School Cricket Challenge Shield commences; First convocation of MMU held; Information Minister inspects IPRDs, TV retransmission station in Mon State; MOSA holds 5th AGM; Foreign military attachés visit PyinOoLwin of Mandalay Division, Lashio and Muse of Shan State (North); AGM of MFF, Myanma Marine Products Festival on 30 Dec; Beautiful Orchids & Flowers of Myanmar... "PERSPECTIVES": "Boosting agricultural production and increasing income of peasants"...ARTICLE: Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association Khin Maung Tun (Lanmadaw).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-17
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-23
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates King of Bhutan; Senior General Than Shwe attends opening of Yatanarpon Teleport, visits 2nd Flower Festival - Good opportunities to be created for enabling local and foreign entrepreneurs to make investment at the teleport and to smoothly carry out modern information and technological tasks; Textbooks, clothes provided to schools, youth training schools in border areas; Aung San Tawya TatU Sayadaw arrives back;Inter-School Cricket Challenge Shield commences; First convocation of MMU held; Information Minister inspects IPRDs, TV retransmission station in Mon State; MOSA holds 5th AGM; Foreign military attachés visit PyinOoLwin of Mandalay Division, Lashio and Muse of Shan State (North); AGM of MFF, Myanma Marine Products Festival on 30 Dec; Beautiful Orchids & Flowers of Myanmar... "PERSPECTIVES": "Boosting agricultural production and increasing income of peasants"... ARTICLE: Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association Khin Maung Tun (Lanmadaw)
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-18
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-23
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe inspects Myogyi Multi-purpose Dam Project, Yeywa Hydropower Project - Government taking measures for supply of water for greening Meiktila Plain, boosting agricultural production and improving living conditions of local people; Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects roads, bridges in Mawlamyine, Hpa-an; Yangon Division CCI holds AGM; Information Minister attends cash, books, radios donation ceremony in Mandalay; Myanmar wins three more gold, one silver and one bronze medals; 76th anniversary of National Kandawgyi Gardens, 2nd flower festival on 14 Dec in PyinOoLwin; Eight villagers injured in mine blast in Loikaw Tsp; Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends cash donation ceremony for Danok Pagoda, inspects construction of road; Express buses to run for Yadanabon Teleport, Myanmar ICT Week... "PERSPECTIVES": "Explore new oil and gas blocks in interest of nation"...ARTICLE: "Donating blood, saving life" by Padaung Than Kywe.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-13
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye attends 2007 prize presentation ceremony for outstanding students in Mon State; Myanmar bags three more gold, one silver, 10 bronze medals; SWRR Minister appears at 6th ASEAN, 2nd ASEAN+3 Ministerial Meetings for SWD; Fire destroys property, leaves scores homeless in townships; 2nd Inter School Cricket Challenge Shield 2007-08 to be held; Biography of doyen literati available; Winners awarded in Commander?s Shield Shooting Championship; Deputy Religious Affairs Minister calls for friendship and cooperation among all religions; Prizes awarded to winners in ASEAN Quiz, Poster Contest; 239 drug-related cases exposed in November; Nay Pyi Taw Command Commander inspects Kanparni Sugercane Reproduction Farm in Nay Pyi Taw Lewe; Ayeyawady Division WAO concludes basic computer course; Yinmabin Tsp IPRD conducts reading session; 2nd round matches of Inter-Ministry Volleyball Tournament held; Fires broke out in Mon State, Mandalay; Industry-1 Minister looks into herbal plants in PyinOoLwin; Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day... "PERSPECTIVES": "Extensive utilization of water resources for increased generation of electricity".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-14
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe addresses Graduation Parade of DSA 50th Intake; Senior General Than Shwe addresses Graduation Parade of DSA 50th Intake - Thin line dividing democratic practice and anarchy - Entire people need to take discipline seriously and abide by it while the administrative sector cultivates discipline-flourishing democratic practices; "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for IT development"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-15
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe inspects water resources around PyinOoLwin, PyinOoLwin General Hospital (300-Bed); Minister for Information accepts cash donations for doyen literati; Information Minister presents cash and gifts to doyen literati; Sein Lei Shwe Pyi Journal Vol V, No 1 in circulation; Shwe Naing Ngan Journal Vol VI, No 14 available; Book Fair on 29 Dec; National Landmark Gardens, National Kandawgyi Gardens, flower festival, orchid garden packed with visitors; Coordination meeting on prevention of human infection of birdflu at border areas held; Myanmar grabs two more bronze medals; Senior General Than Shwe attends graduation dinner of 50th Intake of DSA; Prize distribution for National Literary Award 23 Dec... "PERSPECTIVES": "Protect motherland at risk to lives".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-16
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint calls for production of 80m baskets of paddy in Sagaing Division; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects vegetable production and livestock breeding zone at Nyaunghnapin; MWAF marks World AIDS Day; Eight Myanmar sports teams leave for Thailand; "Glory of Emotion" at Parkroyal on 7 Dec; Maj-Gen Khin Zaw inspects development tasks in Taungpyo Letwe; International Trade Course opened; Communal Kathina robes offered in PyinOoLwin; Delegates to ASEAN-COCI Information Subcommittee Meeting visit Gems Mart, MRTV, Shwedagon Pagoda; One dead, four arrested in teak smuggling; Poppy fields destroyed in Shan State (East); 80 members quit NLD; Departmental officials urged to ensure food surplus in Taninthayi Division... "PERSPECTIVES": "Speed up combating infectious diseases"... ARTICLE: "Smoke-Free Environemnts in Myanmar" by Dr. Nyo Nyo Khaing.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-06
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into construction of bridge, production of sugar mills, ethanol plants in Sagaing Division; Monsoon paddy harvested in model plots in Nay Pyi Taw;MYANMAR GAZETTE; KOICA provides Equipment for Medical Research in Myanmar; Maj-Gen Khin Zaw meets with departmental officials, inspects Paddy-husk-Fired Power Plant; Progress of Kyeeohn-Kyeewa Multi-purpose Dam project supervised; Myanmar men?s and women?s teams stand second in Hoop Takraw contests; CEC members to be elected to MFF; MMCWA marks World AIDS Day; Secretary of AHF Relations Committee leaves for Thailand; Cash reward presented for ancient gold plate; Fires break out; Secretariat Member oversees regional development tasks in Taungtha; MYANMAR IVANHOE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED(TENDER NOTICE); Personnel urged to carry out regional development tasks in cooperation with local people... "PERSPECTIVES": "Prevent anti-government groups from instigating unrest"...ARTICLE: "Nature of tourism industry" by Chit Swe Myint.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-07
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of DPRK Ambassador; Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Panama; Myanmar Youth Selected Cricket Team leaves for Thailand; International Trade Course Programme-1 concludes; Doyen literati invited to attend respect paying ceremony; Lt-Gen Myint Swe opens Art Exhibition Glory of Emotion; Maj-Gen Khin Zaw manages development tasks in Thandwe; Myanmar men win, Myanmar women hold draw in football'; Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day; Maj-Gen Tha Aye gives instructions to personnel, servicemen in Bokpyin; Myanmar wins third in Wushu attack event; New building for Toungoo General Hospital opens; Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects progress of Katha-Bhamo railroad, No 3 district-to-district road... "PERSPECTIVES": "North Yamar Supporting Dam irrigates vast farmland and generates electricity"... ARTICLE: "Hsinka Village has risen from poverty to prosperity" by Chit Naing (Psychology).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-08
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects progress of No 3 district-to-district road, Shwebo-Myitkyina road; Opening ceremony of Yadanabon Teleport, Myanmar ICT Week on 14-20 Dec; Health care provided to patients; Transport Minister receives Chinese guests; USDA Joint Secretary-General meets members in Pakokku District; Health Department donates medicines to Myanmar Correctional Department; 5th AGM of MGEA held; Maj-Gen Khin Zaw meets departmental officials, inspects maintenance task on Gwa-Ngathaingchaung road; Mass sports activities for 2nd week of December organized; World AIDS Day 2007 observed in Mon State; Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo inspects development of Magway Division; Members of UHT Hospice (Cancer) Foundation hold AGM; Industry-1 Minister meets DPRK Ambassador; Annual meetings of associations under Myanmar Fisheries Federation held; Mass walks to mark December mass sports activity in Nay Pyi Taw; No 1 BEPS (Baho) in Insein gets bridge; Myanmar wins 5 more silver, 4 more bronze on 6-8 Dec; Myeik-Taninthayi-Bokpyin-Kawthoung Union Highway, oil palm plantations inspected... "PERSPECTIVES": "Control AIDS and provide assistance for victims"... ARTICLE: "Make preparations for the future" by Ko Phyaunt.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-09
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye takes part State Peace and Development Council Chairman?s Cup Golf Tournament 2007 - Ministry of Defence secures champions in team handicap and scratch events; Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects construction of Myeik Myothit; Transport Minister receives DPRK Ambassador; MPMEEA to hold Annual Meeting; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects water storage capacity in Lagunpyin dam, Ngamoeyeik Water Pumping Project; Religious Affairs Minister meets Myanmar Hajj pilgrims; Myanmar secures three more silver, four more bronze; First Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament continues; Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) construction project in Mandalay; Universities, colleges under Science and Technology Ministry to open on 24 Dec... "PERSPECTIVES": "Ancient cultural heritage promotes tourism industry"...ARTICLE: "Elimination of poppy through extended raising of poultry, pigs and fish" by Maung-Aung (LBVD)
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-10
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects developments in Dawei; Myanmar earns one more gold, two silver and three bronze medals; Opening ceremony of Yadanabon Teleport, Myanmar ICT Week on 14-20 Dec; Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo receives DPRK Ambassador; MWAF members visit Kanbawzathadi Palace, Shwemawdaw Pagoda; Finance & Revenue Minister leaves for Bali, Indonesia; Golden Jubilee of BEHS of Pindaya to be held; Myanmar delegation leaves for Thailand; Personnel, social organization members honoured for regional development; Myanmar fishermen come home from Port Blair, India; Health Deputy Minister participates in World Conference on HPAI (bird flu); Yangon Mayor inspects maintenance of Ngamoeyeik Bridge; 1st Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Volleyball Tournament goes on; Minister calls for close supervision in power supply; Sakyin Village BEHS (Branch) inaugurated, computer and accessories donated;IPRD opens Basic Library Science Course; Minister inspects progress in upgrading Yangon-Pyay railroad "PERSPECTIVES": "Strictly abide by traffic rules for road safety"...;
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-11
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects Dawei-Malwetaung-Ye road section; Myanmar picks up one more gold, two silver and six bronze medals; SEA Games: Myanmar sails into football final; Commander attends summer paddy cultivation ceremony in Htantabin Tsp; Flowers arrangement course opens; 13th graduation ceremony of State Pariyatti Sasana University on 24 Dec; Opening ceremony of Yadanabon Teleport Myanmar - ICT Week 14-20 Dec; Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day; Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspects Dawei-Malwetaung- Ye road section; Workshop on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic-FAL Convention held; Minister for Industry-2 inspects construction of factories in Mon State; Deputy Minister visits Shwepyitha oil field, No-5 fertilizer plant project in Pathein; CEC member Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin meets factory workers; Rural health care centre opened in Mintaingpin model village in Pale; Shwegu Township DAD implements water supply tasks in villages; Minister inspects installation of power lines; Cash donated for all-round renovation of Yanaungmyin Shwelethla Pagoda; Fossils of primate found in Myaing Township... "PERSPECTIVES": "Conserve and improve natural scenic beauties"...ARTICLE: "Doyen literati who deserve due respects" by Khin Maung Tun (Lanmadaw).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-12
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-14
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe Four political objectives felicitates King Bhumibol Adulyadej; Prime Minister sends felicitations to Thailand; Monsoon paddy harvested in Kyaukse District; Provisions and cash donated to monasteries in Hmawby, Hlegu, Taikkyi, Htantabin Townships; Mass sports activities held in Nay Pyi Taw; Foreign Minister felicitates Thai counterpart; Talks on Human Resources Management; Sports Minister leaves for Thailand; Two injured in a fire in Kayukpadaung; Gold Entrepreneurs Association?s meeting 8 Dec; Rubber and physic nut plantations inspected in Buthidaung and Maungtaw; EP No 1 Minister inspects Natural Pozzoland Production Factory; C-in-C?s (Army, Navy, Air) cycling tournament prize presentation; Horizon Streetball Tournament held; Information Minister addresses ninth meeting of information sub-committee of ASEAN-COCI - Mediamen urge to unitedly distribute authentic, constructive information to resist influence of powerful nations; Information Sub-committee of ASEAN Culture and Information Committee meets; Documentary photos displayed at Press Conference 2/2007; National Day observed in three Townships in Nay Pyi Taw... "PERSPECTIVES": "Bilateral cooperation forges Myanmar- Cambodia friendly relations".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-05
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sees off PM General Thein Sein on his departure for Cambodia; Myanmar secures two silver in SEA Games shooting; Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament-2007 continues; Korean Film Festival opens; Sales of pearl lots conclude; White Cane Day on 2 December; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects progress of agriculture, fisheries industries in Ayeyawady Division; Commander, Secretary-General meet USDA members of Sagaing Division; Work efficiency course for Township Internal Revenue Department heads concludes; 43 members of Thakayta Tsp NLD quit; Development of An, Yangon-Sittway highway inspected; Myanmar Women?s Affairs Federation discusses matters for organizing annual general meeting; Message of United Nations Secretary-General on World AIDS Day 1 December 2007; Myanmar Archery and Rowing teams leave for Thailand; UMFCCI officials meet Japanese Ambassador; Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development tasks in Magway Division... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive with nationalistic fervour for success of Myanmar sports"...ARTICLE: "Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities" by Ko Kway (Geology).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-01
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-12
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates UAE President; Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Laotian President; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye felicitates Vice-President, PM of UAE; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends message of felicitations to Laotian Vice-President; State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee holds plenary meeting; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo attends World AIDS Day 2007 - In the fight against major diseases steps are being taken to control TB and malaria in addition to AIDS as a national duty; Foreign Minister felicitates counterpart of UAE; FM sends message of felicitations to Lao PDR; TatU Monastery Sayadaw leaves for Singapore; Standardized Sign Language Dictionary Vols: I and II for the deaf comes out; Myanmar Table-Tennis Team leaves for Thailand; Prize presentation for performance in crop production in Ayeyawady Division for 2006-2007 held; Myanmar Paddy Producers Association meets; Tatmadaw Football matches go on; Maj-Gen Khin Zaw on inspection tour of Kyauktaw, Sittway; Inter-Ministry Volleyball Tournament continues; Bank Holiday; PM General Thein Sein felicitates UAE Vice-President, PM; PM General Thein Sein sends message of felicitations to Laos; Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into regional development tasks in Magway Division; Winners of National Literary Award for 2006 announced; Daw Kyan ( Ma Kyan) awarded Life-Long Literary Award... "PERSPECTIVES" "Expedite triple-cropping pattern to improve farmers? living conditions"...ARTICLE: "Hailing the 87th Anniversary National Day: National victory through national spirit" by Tekkatho Myat Thu.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-02
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-12
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe welcomes back Prime Minister General Thein Sein on his return from Cambodia; Timetable for 2008 Matriculation Examination announced; 3rd Plenary Meeting of 6th 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee concludes; Banking services and financial affairs inspected in Mandalay Div; Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into river water pumping projects in NyaungU, Myingyan Districts; Seminar on Myanmar-Korea ICT Cooperation organized; Energy Minister meets foreign guests; Manager of SOGO (PVC) Pipe Industry named for Training Programme on International Standardization Advanced Course; Cambodian Prime Minister welcomes Prime Minister General Thein Sein and party; Cambodian Prime Minister hosts dinner in honour of Prime Minister General Thein Sein and delegation members; Myanmar has less democracy experience and therefore it is taking special care in building a democratic nation - PM General Thein Sein meets President of National Assembly of Cambodia; Prime Minister General Thein Sein calls on Cambodian President of Senate; Defence Services Commander-in-Chief?s Shield Football Tournament 2007 continues; Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award for 2006 announced; Some Western countries putting pressure on Myanmar without having any sympathy - Cambodia opposes imposition of economic sanctions on Myanmar and attempts to thrust Myanmar affairs into international spotlight; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo attends opening ceremony of Nay Pyi Taw Golf Course; "PERSPECTIVES": "Realization of 87th Anniversary National Day objectives"...ARTICLE: "Hailing the 87th Anniversary National Day:Build new nation through national education" by Kaytu Nilar.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-03
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-12
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends National Day Message; Certain neo-colonialist countries, in their attempt to extend their domination over the targeted small countries, are resorting to various means to interfere in internal affairs of others; Cambodian Prime Minister sees off Prime Minister General Thein Sein before his departure for Siem Reap; Diplomats, UN officials, journalists observe meeting of Commission for Drafting the State Constitution; Minister receives ROK monk; Chief Justice U Aung Toe addresses meeting of Commission for Drafting State Constitution - Drafting to be made upon Fundamental Principles and Detailed Basic Principles; Information Committee of State Peace and Development Council holds Press Conference 2/2007 on protests in August and September in Myanmar; Press Conference holds Q&A session; Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets Myanmar Ambassador and wife, embassy staff and their families; Prime Minister General Thein Sein visits Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia; Although opposition groups try to incite uprisings by infiltrating into different social strata, they are not able to get people on their side - MPF DG explains background and situation of 2007 August & September demonstrations at the Press Conference (2/2007); Commission for Drafting the State Constitution meets; Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan speaks at Press Conference 2/2007 - Myanmar Government really desires democracy; Govt grants amnesty for 8,552 prisoners including 33 foreigners to mark commencement of functions of Commission for Drafting the State Constitution, completion of National Convention... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for success of 87th Anniversary National Day objectives".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-12-04
Date of entry/update: 2007-12-12
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of congratulations to Pakistan; Winning of international events and emergence of sports internationals victory of whole nation - Secretary-1 meets Myanmar Sports Contingent; Minister receives Singaporean guests; Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament continues; Appointment of [Malaysian] Ambassador agreed on; Myanmar, China sign MoU on science and technological cooperation; Provisions for two monasteries; Myanmar men?s and women?s football teams leave for XXIV SEA Games; Veterinary Science University holds convocation; Talks on Human Capital Management to be held; Eighth Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference and paper reading session held; Special sales of Industry-1 opens; Government of Union of Myanmar Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department Warning about current bird flu outbreak in border areas; KNU terrorists shoot at passenger bus; Sub-committee for holding State Flag Hoisting and Saluting Ceremony to mark 60th Anniversary Independence Day for 2008 meets; Pearl sales in full swing; Minister for Electric Power No 1 receives President of YMEC; Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) C-in-C?s Shield Football Tournament continues; Fugitive charged; Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into water supply projects for greening Meiktila Plain... "PERSPECTIVES": "Greater role of Myanmar traditional medicine through standard medicines".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-30
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-30
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe?s message to Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference - Public confidence in traditional medicines is growing day by day - All Myanmar traditional medicine practitioners to harmoniously strive for further improving standard of Myanmar traditional medical science, potency of traditional medicines; Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of participants of 8th Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference; Government implementing national health plans to uplift the people?s health and fitness that is a blessing not only for an individual but for the nation; Newly-built North Yama Supporting Dam inaugurated in Pale Township; Journalism Course No 1/2007 concludes; Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Football continues; Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament continues; 33 members of Mingaladon Township NLD quit; UMFCCI opens Korean language course; ?Promise of Development” talks; 23rd pearl sales commence; U Wunna Maung Lwin presents Credentials to UN; Toilet equipment presented; Fires break out in Monywa, Chaungzon townships; Cornerstones laid for construction of extended building of Neuro-surgical Department at YGH; Maung Kyu wins gold setting new record... "PERSPECTIVES": "Maintain bridges in long-term interest of people".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-29
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-29
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife attend Taunggyi Tazaungdine Festival, traditional hot-air balloons releasing ceremony; Ceremony to mark Depavali festival held; Horizon League Basketball Tournament goes on; Civil Appeal cases heard; Newly built monastery consecrated, Kathina robes offered; First Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament 2007 commences; 10th ceremony to present donation organized; K-6.5-million thief arrested; Kathina robes donated to monks; Vinaya examination at Kyakhatwaing; Nay Pyi Taw Command Commander?s Shield Volleyball Tournament opened; Donations for MWJA; Prize presenting ceremony of 38th Defence Services C-in-C?s Shield Track and Field Tournament 2007 held; Minister honours jade lots highest bidder; Forestry Minister inspects standardization of logs to be sold; MMA to meet on 1 Dec; Images of the Day; Mid-year Empo sells 3618 gem, jade, pearl lots... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for integration of East Asian countries".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-27
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Tazaungdine Lights Festival held in Nay Pyi Taw; Roads upgraded in Pantanaw, Nyaungdon Tsps; Electric Power No 2 Minister inspects transformers in MEPE compound, Thakayta natural gas-fired power station; Cash awarded to winner artists in Yangon Div; Appointment of [Swedish] ambassador agreed on; Western Command Commander inspects agricultural undertakings; Commander inspects regional development tasks; Minister looks into Auto Manufacturing Factories; DAD official inspects road gravelling; Myanmar starts with gold in SEA Games; Matho Thingan offered to Maha Muni Image; Biography of doyen literati available; 3,413 jade lots sold at Mid-year MGE; Inter-Ministry Men?s Volleyball Tournament continues; Preparatory tasks for organizing ICT Exhibition inspected; Intranet System Course concludes; IT Caravan 2007 opens in Taunggyi; Minister inspects upgrading of Yangon-Pathein Road; Free eye treatment given at Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Hospital; Communication stations in Bago Division (West) inspected; Fire-fighting processes demonstrated; Computer, accessories for PyinOoLwin Hospital; Images of the Day; Upgrading of Myaungdagar (Hmawby) Main Power Station in progress... "PERSPECTIVES": "Yangon-Mandalay Dual Railroad improves transport sector".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-28
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Thein Sein to pay official visit to Cambodia; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends 3rd East Asian Summit; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends dinner hosted by Singaporean President and wife; Prime Minister General Thein Sein calls on Japanese Prime Minister; Prime Minister arrives back from Singapore; Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets staff of Myanmar Embassy in Singapore; Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends Shwekyar Thingan Weaving Contest; Religious objects enshrined into Maha Bodi Pagoda; First round of Tatmadaw Football Tournament continues; K 6.5m stolen at department store; Fire broke out in Chaungzon Township; Fire broke out at gas nozzle factory; ‘88? Generation Students (The Union of Myanmar), National Convention Supporting and Constitution Hailing Force, Political Economy Study New Generation Student Group, National Political Youth NLD (Myanmar) issue announcements [on Daw Aung Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; 3,330 jade lots sold in nine days; Pyuchaung, Kunchaung Projects inspected; Mamee selects lucky ones; Images of the Day; Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends opening of main building at University of Pharmacy (Yangon)... "PERSPECTIVES": "Enhance ASEAN+3 cooperation to establish East Asian Community"...ARTICLE: "Yangon-Mandalay dual railroad" by Ngar Min Swe.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-26
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-26
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Thein Sein participates in discussions in 11th ASEAN+3 Summit, 11th ASEAN+China Summit - ASEAN seeks means to narrow development gap among members; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends 11th ASEAN-Japan Summit, 11th ASEAN-ROK Summit, 6th ASEAN-India Summit; Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets Indian Prime Minister; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends dinner hosted by Singaporean Prime Minister; Mathoe Thingan offered at pagodas on Fullmoon Day; Hole-in-one; Robe weaving competition at Shwephonepwint Pagoda; 3,268 jade lots sold in eight days; Yangon-Mandalay Railroad, life-blood of nation?s rail transportation sector - Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana-Myohaung dual track section on Yangon-Mandalay Railroad inaugurated; National Race Delegates of Chin, Rakhine, Mon States and Taninthayi Div to National Convention, Modern Scientific Political Economy Study Group and Mongkaung Special Force issue announcements [on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; ‘Soon? offered to monks of State Pariyatti Sasana University; Jewellery donated to Seinda Muni Pagoda in NyaungU; Korean Ambassador?s Cup Taekwondo; MIBC holds Dipavali Day 2007; Sports gear presented to MCF... "PERSPECTIVES": "Adoption of ASEAN Charter fosters unity and cooperation of members".
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2007-11-25
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-25
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe welcomes back Prime Minister General Thein Sein [from the 13th ASEAN summit in Singapore]; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends 13th ASEAN Summit - Charter an important foundation for future of ASEAN; Prime Minister General Thein Sein arrives Singapore; Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets Singaporean Prime Minister, Chinese Premier, Indonesian President, the Philippines President; Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends Working Dinner of Heads of State/Government of ASEAN countries; MYANMAR GAZETTE; A&I Minister participates in FAO Conference; Notification on prevention against bird flu; SSNPLO, SSA Brigade 758, MTA Matkyan Region Group, Narai Region DNLG, SSNA (break away) Wanyein Family Group and SSNA (break away) Mongyun Group issue announcements [on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; PBANRDA Ministry offers Communal Kathina robes; Mathoe Thingan Weaving Contest opened at Shwephonepwint Pagoda; Shwekyar Thingan Weaving Contest held at Botahtaung Pagoda; Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium 2007 continues; Action Plan of Crops Substitution and Alternative Development signed... "PERSPECTIVES": "Perform meritorious deeds on Samañña Phala Day"...ARTICLE: "Duty of all who love motherland Myanmar" by Kyaw Min Aye.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-24
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-23
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Kyaw Win on inspection tour of Eastern Shan State; Cash and kind donated to nunnery in Sangyong Township; Outstanding youths of States, Divisions on study tour of Nay Pyi Taw; Sony and Inax open salesrooms in Taunggyi; Kayah State and Ayeyawady Division national race delegates to NC, Thandaung Township Special Region Peaceful Assoc, Northern Thandaung Special Region Peace Group, Wunthanu NLD (Union of Myanmar), Union of Myanmar League for National Politics issue announcements [on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; Necessary assistance provided to personnel who participated in regional development; Minister calls for seeking ways to explore more oil; Purchase of spare parts for Thakayta Gas Turbine inked; Health Minister visits hospitals in Mandalay, Magway Divs; UMFCCI offers Kathina robes; 2,728 jade lots sold at Mid-year MGE; Representatives to USDA AGM visit Nay Pyi Taw; Legal affairs paper reading session organized; Myanmar delegation, Myanmar Tatmadaw shooting team arrive back... "PERSPECTIVES": "Transport facilities improve national people?s living conditions".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-23
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-22
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives Thai Military Attaches; Commander, Minister open newly-built Mongpun Bridge in Loilem Township; 2,213 jade lots sold in five days at Mid-year Gems Emporium; Bago Division, Yangon Division and Shan State (East) Delegate Groups of National Races, Monhin/Monha People's Militia (Local) Group, Monekoe/Phaunghsai People's Militia (Local) Group and Peinhsar (Lahu) People's Militia (Local) Group issue announcements (on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; Nutritious food, sports wears provided to Myanmar women's football and Futsal teams; Workshop on Tsunami commences; Energy Minister visits Mann oilfield; 200-bed teaching hospital (Magway) commissioned into service in Magway; Kengtung Township marks monsoon paddy harvest... USDA AGM: Yangon Division USDA disburses K 506.09m in cultivation loans to 6,511 farmers; Shan State (South) USDA organizes 803,363 members, cultivates 1.7m saplings at 63 farms in 2007 to distribute them to villages; All citizens firmly believe that forthcoming constitution will lead to golden land in future; Members of USDAs at different levels determined to participate in tasks for implementation of seven-step Road Map; Union Solidarity and Development Association Annual General Meeting concludes; USDA AGM 2007 passes two resolutions, approves one matter, puts four matters on record... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive for IT development".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-22
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-21
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends alms offering ceremony; Minister meets Saman Corporation CEOs; Ambassador U Thein Lwin presents credentials; Families of NPE offer Kathina robes; No longer want to be NLD members - 14 members of Sagaing Township NLD quit; Kachin, Kayin delegate group of National Races, Shan State National Army-Brigade (6), Tamoenye/Lonhtang/Shaukhaw People's Militia, Panhsay People's Militia, Special Force in Kunlong Township, Shan State (North) issue announcements [on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 Novemeber statement]; UMFCCI Vice-Presidents receive Chinese Delegation; 1,705 jade lots sold within four days...USDA AGM: Delegates of states and divisions discuss findings of sector-wise meetings; Magway Division USDA will constantly participate in the drive for equitable development, peace and stability and seven-step Road Map; For clean water supply, Division USDA sinks 33 artesian wells, eight tube-wells and digs 26 lakes together with local people; Together with its congenial organizations, USDA visited prisons and quarries, attended to needs of inmates; Rakhine State USDA provides K 34-million-worth relief to disaster victims, K 1.9-million-worth aids to inmates in jails in Rakhine State... "PERSPECTIVES": "Grow trees extensively for regional greening".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-21
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-20
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: LNDP, KDUP, Mro (or) Khami NSO, Shan State (North) SR-3, KDA, KNPLF issue announcements [re Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; Appointment of Ambassador [of Nepal] agreed on; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium continues for second day; Development tasks inspected in Mogok, Singu Townships; Cash donated to Sasana Beikman; Quiz for primary students organized at MRTV; Prizes awarded to winners in shooting championship; Minister calls for cooperation in fight against diabetes; Training courses closing ceremony held at PBANRDA Ministry; Commandant?s Cup Volleyball; Pyapon Township Association to hold Kathina; Mr Paulo Sergio Pinheiro meets with national race representatives, WAOs, MCWAs; Outstanding students from Kyimyindine School for the Blind honoured... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work hard together for emergence of new modern nation"..ARTICLE: "From the first step to the set goal" by Tin Tin Win [on the USDA].
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-16
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Reforms relating to various areas such as political, economic and social sectors have to be undertaken simultaneously in building a modern, developed country - National objectives, national policy and plans laid down are based not only on country's history but also on practical nationalistic ideologies - Senior General Than Shwe addresses AGM 2007 of USDA ["NAY PYI TAW, 16 Nov - The following is the full text of the translation of the speech delivered by Patron of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commanderin- Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe at the fourth day session of the Annual General Meeting 2007 of USDA held at the University of Veterinary Science on Yezin University Campus today"]; USDA AGM releases Statement (1/2007); USDA Patron Senior General Than Shwe delivers an address at fourth day session of Annual General Meeting; Senior General Than Shwe hosts dinner in honour of representatives to USDA Annual General Meeting, outstanding youths; Home Affairs Minister receives Japanese Ambassador; Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium attracts 3,491 merchants; 12th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology commences; SSA Brigade-19, SSN SR-7 PNG, HRDWG, Phayagon SRPG, KNLPPA and KNPDP issue announcements [on Aung San Suu Kyi's statement of 8 November]; Chinese Special Envoy meets SPD's Spokes Authoritative Team; Contests for the disabled on 26-30 Nov... "PERSPECTIVES": "Towards emergence of strong jade and gem market".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-17
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Secretary-1 delivers address at coord meeting of Central Committee for Organizing the 60th Anniversary Independence Day 2008; Objectives of the 60th Anniversary Independence Day; Second communal Kathina robes offering of Office of MOI, IPRD; Altogether 481 jade lots sold through tender; Preliminary Session of USDA Annual General Meeting (2007) organized; Six representative groups take part in discussions of preliminary sessions; Union Kayin League, Kachin State Special Region-1, Shwe Pyi Aye, U Lahsan Aung Wah-Peace Group, KNDP and KNSO issue announcements; Secretary-1 honours outstanding students - Schools of states and divisions that have had highest pass rate are no longer the ones from major cities but from various regions of country; Kathina robe-offering ceremony of Sasana Zeya Mingala Monastery held; Tatmadaw track and field events commence; Peace-loving people in Mongyai, Momeik and Namhkam Townships denounce recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "In pursuit of national goal in harmony".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-18
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe Four political objectives sends message of sympathy to Bangladeshi President; Prime Minister General Thein Sein sends message of sympathy to Bangladeshi Chief Adviser; Camp Commandant's Office offers Kathina robes to members of the Sangha; Ministry of Culture organizes communal Kathina robes offering ceremony; FM sends message of sympathy to Bangladesh; Sales of gem and jade lots continue; Ayeyawady Division USDA sets up 13,887 associations at different levels comprising 4,096,362 members in total; Kachin State USDA firmly organizes national people upholding Our Three Main National Causes for realization of State's seven-step Road Map; Plans are being made to organize young people to participate in social welfare work and to award outstanding students; USDA members participate in social activities; In order to improve pass rate of matriculation exam, voluntary reading rooms established in nine townships; Entire national people including USDA members do not wish to experience misery and distress of the past - USDA Secretary-General addresses Annual General Meeting 2007; Research award selected for bird flu control in rural areas of Myanmar; University of Forestry holds 4th convocation; Shan State Army-Brigade (11), Kutkai People's Militia Group, Manpan People's Militia and Ohmswam People's Militia (Local) Group issue announcements [on Daw Aung SAn Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; Ministry of F&R holds 11th Kathina robes offering ceremony; Mr Dentist Dental Clinic opens at Hotel Yangon; iStudio digital film and video opens; Lt-Gen Myint Swe and wife attend 44th Kathina robes offering ceremony of Taunggyi Pariyatti Monastery... "PERSPECTIVES": "Expedite border area development project.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-19
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sees off Prime Minister who will attend ASEAN Summit in Singapore; Wellwishers hail USDA AGM with K 65.45 mln donation; 59 Customs personnel receive basic skills; Horizon League Basketball Tournament goes on; Civilian loses ankle in mine blast; [USDA AGM]: Any difficulties can be overcome through cooperation among government, people and Tatmadaw; USDA committed to implementation of seven-step Road Map together with the people; USDA members actively participate in national development drives with nationalistic spirit; Associations at different levels successfully implement tasks on regional development, social, cultural, literary and sport fields; Six representative groups participate in discussions of AGM; 1,269 jade lots sold within three days; National race delegates to National Convention from Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway Divs and Shan State (South) and (North) issue announcements concerning Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's statement [includes Aung San Suu Kyi's statement which, however, with some of the announcements, is cut off on page 8, and completed on p 9]; 46th Defence Services C-in-C's Trophy Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Football Tournament opens; Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets; Joint-venture companies engaged in jade and gems mining meet; H&T Ministry offers Kathina robes; Minister for Relations meets Daw Aung San Suu Kyi... "PERSPECTIVES": "Strive together for development of human resources".
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-20
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar PM expresses pleasure to witness all-round development in Vietnam - Vietnamese President says only Myanmar people have right to decide their nation?s affairs; Myanmar regards Vietnam as good neighbour for supporting her every time she faces outside pressure - Vietnam supports seven-step Road Map laid down for emergence of a democratic nation and understands Myanmar?s efforts - Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets Vietnamese counterpart; Prime Minister General Thein Sein visits Ancient University in Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Prime Minister General Thein Sein and party accorded warm welcome in Vietnam; Vietnamese PM hosts dinner to Prime Minister General Thein Sein and party; Prime Minister General Thein Sein arrives in SRV; Myanmar goodwill delegation led by Prime Minister General Thein Sein arrives back Nay Pyi Taw; Prime Minister meets staff of Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam; Lt-Gen Ye Myint urges personnel to participate regional development tasks in Kachin State; 13th seminar on medical science commences; Fresh Up Gold toothpaste introduced; F&R Ministry offers Kathina robes to monks; Respects to be paid at Kyimyindine BEHS No 1 on 25 Nov; Progress of No 4 Fertilizer Plant inspected; Express trains stop over at Toegyaunggale Station... "PERSPECTIVES": "Promotion of bilateral cooperation and strengthening of goodwill relations between Myanmar and Laos"...ARTICLE: "USDA, a strong national force, in perpetual service of national interest" by Maung Maung Kyaw.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-12
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint opens 16-bed hospital in Dawphonyan, Kachin State; Public urged to use standard electrics; Lt-Gen Ye Myint urges personnel to join hands with local people in regional development tasks; Horizon League Basketball Tournament continues; Basic foundations such as stability of the State, prevalence of law and order, robust economy and development of human resources needed for smooth transition - Special refresher course No 63 for basic education teachers opens; MVSA?s AGM on 25-26 Nov; MWAF holds Educative talks; Golden umbrellas to be hoisted atop pagodas in India, Nepal; Storm News; Fires broke out in Kachin State, Mandalay, Thaninthayi, Bago Divs; Commander, Minister inspect border trade; Donations invited for Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination; ASEAN radio quiz; Seinlè Shwepyi Journal in circulation; Mr Paulo Sergio Pinheiro of UN Human Rights Commission arrives, tours Yangon, Bago; Avian Flu Monitoring and Testing Course opened... "PERSPECTIVES": "Further cement Myanmar- Vietnam friendly ties through mutual cooperation"...ARTICLE: "National development tasks and vigour of the youth" by Maung Nwe Sit.
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2007-11-13
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Myint Swe visits Mid-Year 2007 gems, jade and pearls emporium; UPNO declares Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, NLD not legal to represent ethnic groups; PNO rejects Daw Aung San Suu Kyi?s statement implying that she will represent national races; Winners get prizes in Bago Division PDC Chairman?s Cup women?s aerobic contest; Nationalities Youth development training schools and women?s vocational training schools in Kachin State inspected; Minister inspects Ahtet Paunglaung Hydro Power Project in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana; MMA meeting 1 December; Health Minister meets Japanese Ambassador; Taunggyi to hold ICT Exhibition; Mr Pinheiro meets officials of Myanmar Human Rights Committee; Individual qualification, spirit and performance key to success of educational projects - Special refresher course No 29 for basic education teachers; Donations for World Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai on 25 November; Officials seek ways to boost export at Kawthoung Trade Camp; No longer want to be members of NLD - Fourteen of Pathein, Myaung Townships NLD quit; IT talks in Shan State... "PERSPECTIVES": "Nurture younger generation systematically to achieve national goal"...ARTICLES: "USDA designed to create prosperous future of the nation and the people" by Moe Myint Arkar; "World Diabetes Day" by Professor Dr Tint Swe Latt.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-14
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium 2007 commences; Commission for Drafting State Constitution to hold first meeting on 3 December; NUP, SSKDP, WNDP, DKBA, KNA issue announcements [on Daw Aung SAn Suu Kyi's statement of 8 November]; SWRR Minister participates in 2nd Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction; Coord meeting for 2007 Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium organized; Journalists visit Mid-year MGE; Thanmyanthu Bus Line Supervisory Committee holds 7th prize presentation ceremony; Immunization days launched; Mr Paulo Sergio Pinheiro meets NCCC Secretary, Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Labour, officials, UN agencies, diplomats; Deputy Minister visits FDA; Fire breaks out in Salingyi, boat capsizes in Homalin; Commander honours donors in Shan State (South); Minister urges merchants to create robust local gems market... "PERSPECTIVES": "In perpetual service of State and people"...ARTICLE: "Young USDA members and me" by Yebaw Tin Shwe.
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2007-11-15
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-16
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar Tatmadaw shooting team leaves for Thailand; Minister for Relations U Aung Kyi meets Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, CEC members of NLD hold discussion; Minister supervises progress of Khabaung Hydropower Project; Committee for upgrading Nay Pyi Taw National Herbal Garden holds meeting; Transport Deputy Minister inspects rural development tasks in Natogyi; Five members of Sagaing Township NLD quit; As token of expressing gratitude to government, service personnel are to be dutiful and loyal - Information Minister addresses NPE?s Annual Award Ceremony; MEODA meeting at 2 pm on 10 Nov; Meditation course scheduled 8-14 November; Donations invited to Buddha Pujaniya in Singu; Sayadaw leaves for abroad; Three townships in Nay Pyi Taw to reach city standard; Pyay Road upgraded; H&T Ministry organizes Kathina; Multiplier educative course opened; Blood Donors Day on 16 Dec; Cash and kind donated for doyen literati; MFF President leaves for Brazil... "PERSPECTIVES": "With border regions developing, more human resources emerging"...ARTICLE: "Myanmar people are healthy and fit" by Yanant Hlaing.
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2007-11-10
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe welcomes back Prime Minister General Thein Sein on his return from LPDR, SRV; Prime Minister General Thein Sein proceeds to Vietnam from Lao PDR; Myanmar to compete in 9th World Wushu Championship; Myanmar very grateful to Laos for regional, international support - Laos always opposes any outside interference in Myanmar?s internal affairs - Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets Laotian counterpart; Respects to be paid to retired teachers; Prime Minister General Thein Sein arrives in Lao PDR to pay goodwill visit; Prime Minister General Thein Sein meets staff of Myanmar Embassy in Lao PDR; Government thanks Laos for support and understanding Myanmar?s prevailing conditions - Prime Minister General Thein Sein - Prime Minister General Thein Sein?s visit will further strengthen Laos-Myanmar goodwill relations - Laotian President Mr Choummaly Sayasone; Laotian Prime Minister hosts dinner in honour of Myanmar delegation; China donates lab apparatus to Myanmar... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work together with entire people to expedite nation-building tasks"...ARTICLE: "USDA helping create prosperous future of the motherland" by Kyi Win Nyunt.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-11
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-10
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to King of Cambodia; Senior General Than Shwe sees off Prime Minister General Thein Sein; UNSG?s special adviser Mr Gambari arrived in Myanmar on 3 November to pay second visit in 2007; Mr Gambari concludes visit on 8 November, after meeting State level officials, political parties, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil societies; Prime Minister General Thein Sein felicitates Cambodian counterpart; People of Kawthoung in Taninthayi Division and Langkho in Shan State (South) denounce recent protests; UMFCCI officials meet German guests; Trainees receive skills for dried vegetable production in ROK; Foreign Affairs Minister felicitates Cambodian counterpart; Myanmar boxers win one gold, four silver, three bronze medals; Construction Ministry offers Kathina robes; Story telling contest held; Old students of Ahlon BEHS No 1 to pay respects to old teachers; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than calls for boosting agricultural production in Shwegyin, Ottwin; Minister receives Thai Ambassador, Chinese guests; CSSTB holds communal Kathina robes offering ceremony; No longer wish to join the party - Four members of Mongpan Township SNLD quit... "PERSPECTIVES": "Self-reliant village libraries broaden the horizons of rural people"...ARTICLE: "For education promotion and HR development in border areas" by Myint Soe (Na Ta La).
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2007-11-09
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-09
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Thein Sein to pay visits to LPDR, Vietnam; UN Envoy holds talks with Spokes Authoritative Team of SPDC, meets NPED Minister, Foreign Minister, Religious Affairs Minister, Labour Minister, members of social organizations, representatives of national races; Clarification on Myanmar?s situation to UNSG?s Special Envoy Mr Ibrahim Agboola Gambari; Suggestions of Mr Gambari; Clarification made by Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Leader of Spokes Authoritative Team; Discussions of Mr Gambari; Minister inspects Agriculture Machinery Manufacturing Factory No 1 (Sinde); Ministry of Electric Power No 2 holds Communal Kathina ceremony; Four of Sagaing Township NLD quit; Myanmar delegation arrives back from PRC; Billboards set up in Nay Pyi Taw, Nay Pyi Taw Lewe to hail USDA AGM-2007; Families of Information Ministry offer day meals; People of Thandaunggyi, Kawkareik, Papun and Kya-in-Seikkyi denounce recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build more hydropower plants to improve people?s living conditions".
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2007-11-07
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-07
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Thein Sein receives Mr Ibrahim Agboola Gambari; Union of Myanmar State Peace and Development Council Order No 6/2007 (appointment of deputy ministers); USDA English proficiency contest (central level) held; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Myanmar media delegation arrives back from India; Billboards erected in Nay Pyi Taw Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon hailing AGM of USDA; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than visits Pauktabin Quality Seed Farm, Shwegyin Hydropower Project; Donations invited for motion picture doyens; Eye specialists? conference on 19, 20 Nov; Kalaw, Kyauktalon hospitals inspected; Respects paid at UMFCCI; No longer wish to join NLD - 43 members of Twantay, Sagaing, Yekyi Township NLDs quit; H&T Minister meets hotel and tourism personnel, entrepreneurs in Mandalay, PyinOoLwin; Exam schedule for 2007 academic year of UDE announced; Special Adviser meets with heads of missions, resident representatives of UN agencies... "PERSPECTIVES": "Development of Myanma gems market"...ARTICLE: "If destructive elements continue to turn a blind eye to national development..." by Kyaw Zin Nyunt (Advocate).
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2007-11-08
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-07
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends Communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of Kyakhatwaing Pariyatti Sarthintaik; FM arrives back from Lao PDR; Horizon League Basketball Tournament continues; Ministry of Rail Transportation donates Kathina robes, alms to Sayadaws; UMFCCI President meets Bangladesh guests; Commander attends OPV feeding ceremony; 3rd Plenary Meeting of Sixth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee 1-2 Dec; CEC member attends ceremony to enshrine religious objects in Maha Wizaya Pagoda in Kwanmoedein Village of Kayan Township; Minister inspects tasks of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Power Station; Commander inspects paddy harvesting, ploughing; Progress of Swa Creek Bridge supervised; Air Bagan Ltd marks Third Anniversary with cash donation; PRC to donate 10,000 tons of rice to ex-poppy growers... "PERSPECTIVES": "For total elimination of polio disease"...ARTICLE: "Do you really love your motherland?" by Kyaw Min Aye.
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2007-11-05
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-05
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Leading Committee for Development of Gems Industries holds meeting 4/2007 - Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo calls for development of gems market, industries; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than meets service personnel in Bago Township; Commander opens building of Post-Primary School (Ywama) in Hlegu Township; Ywathagyi railway station, Satsan goodshed inspected; CSSTB Chairman arrives back from Indonesia; 13th Myanmar Medical Specialties Conference from 10 to 13 Nov; Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister back from Japan; Villager loses leg in mine blast; No longer interested in activities of NLD - Two of Monywa Township NLD quit; Transport Minister arrives back after attending ASEAN Transport Ministers Meetings; Kachin State USDA AGM-2007 held; IRD?s officials receive proficiency skills; Gold medallists to have documentary filmed; Billboards set up to hail USDA AGM-2007 in Yangon; Recent protests aimed at destroying peace and security of the people - Local residents of Kayah State, Mandalay Division condemn recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "Secure and smooth transport for socio-economic progress"...ARTICLE: "Antioxidants and Health" by Professor Dr. Paing Soe.
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2007-11-06
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-05
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Algeria; Prime Minister Lt-Gen Thein Sein felicitates Algerian counterpart; Progress in building pylons for Shweli-Mansan-Shwesayan national grid inspected; Dipavali Day falls on 8 November; Mandalay Division USDA holds Annual General Meeting; Foreign Minister felicitates Algerian counterpart; Minister urges to increase fertilizer, oil production; Branch of International Institute of Abhidhamma opens; Commander's Shield Volleyball Tournament concludes; Commerce Minister back from China; Yangon Mayor inspects mass activities on dengue fever in Kamayut Tsp; Panel of judges, cultural troupes visit factories, Hotel Zone in Nay Pyi Taw; People of Magway, Yangon Divisions and Mon, Kachin States condemn recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "Raise momentum of anti-narcotic drugs drive".
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2007-11-01
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-04
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of Japan; People in Chin and Kachin States, Magway Division, Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Division denounce recent protests; HK Express Airways launches maiden flight to Yangon; Seven members quit Sagaing Township NLD; Ceremony to clarify true situation in response to statement of UN Country Team held - UN Country Team in Myanmar ignores achievements of education sector, emphasizes on old and outdated data - Such kind of false expression may affect credibility of UN - "...The statement issued by the UN Country Team disregarded the advancement of education sector and only pointed out incorrect figures on education sector. These facts have reflected that some of the UN agencies have been used by some big powers as against the host country..."; Secretary-1 attends dinner, ceremony to present certificates of honour to maestros, panel of judges - National customs and character are to be handed down from generation to generation for the perpetuation of the country and the people; Prizes awarded to winners in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; Strengths and weaknesses of 15th performing arts competitions reviewed; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects sales of goods at tax-free markets... "PERSPECTIVES": "Preserve and safeguard national spirit and culture through the might of performing arts"...ARTICLE: "Breeze after the storm" by Po Ni (Kyaukmyaung)..."...It would be a devastating blow to the future of our democratic nation if there were any anarchic acts by forming mobs and personal grudge whenever such disturbances occurred...".
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2007-11-03
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-04
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: National Immunization Days (2007) launched - Priority given to total elimination of polio that affects children - Disease control measures being taken as national task; Harvesting and winnowing of monsoon paddy demonstrated; Sermons delivered to mark end of Buddhist Lent; Myanmar wins prizes for best pavilion, innovative pavilion; Kathina robes, provisions donated to monasteries in Yangon; Forestry Minister inspects quality of timber logs; Last 20 caps named to set up Myanmar U-19 Selected Football Squad; 15 of Myaung, Sagaing Township NLDs quit - No longer wish to be NLD members; Prizes given to winners in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions... "PERSPECTIVES": "UN Country Team's statement neglects Myanmar's prevailing conditions"... ARTICLE: "Dagon Bridge improving industrial and economic sectors". Article and photos by Thaung Win Bo.
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2007-11-04
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-04
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Guard against unscrupulous persons who would inculcate hatred, grudge and enmity into the minds of Myanmar people - Protecting and safeguarding the lineage is in-born duty of each and every citizen; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo presents prizes to winners in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; A & I Minister to attend 29th meeting of agriculture and forestry ministers of ASEAN, 7th ASEAN+3 meeting; People continue to denounce recent protests; Standings of States and Divisions at 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build more irrigation facilities for regional greening and multiple cropping"...ARTICLE: "Stay away from skyful of lies" by Shwe.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-11-02
Date of entry/update: 2007-11-02
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Ceremonies to establish trust fund for Jivitadana Sangha Clinic and offer meals to members of Sangha to mark centenary of Maniyadanayama Myataungtaik held in Mandalay; Banks urged to work hard to boost economy; Appointment of Ambassador agreed on; Annual Programme Review Meeting (2007) of National AIDS Control Programme held; Minister inspects higher institutions of learning in Meiktila; Donors invited for paying respects to doyen literati; People of Ayeyawady, Yangon Divisions and Kachin State, Shan State (South) condemn recent protests; Minister meets participants in 15th Performing Arts Competitions; Contestants and managers go on study tour; 15th Performing Arts Competitions conclude; ?Untimely Rainfall Warning”..."PERSPECTIVES": "For sustainable existence of biological diversity"... ARTICLE: "Dagon Bridge, pride of Myanmar engineers" - Article by Thaung Win Bo, Photos by Special Construction Group-1 (Public Works).
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2007-10-31
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-31
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Turkey; Prime Minister felicitates Turkish counterpart; Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects progress in implementation of Yeywa Hydropower Project; Pre-centennial birthday of Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Maha Nayaka Sayadaw Yadanabonkyaw Monastery of Phaungdawthi held; Foreign Minister felicitates Turkish counterpart; Horizon League Basketball continues; Lights offering ceremony held at Tooth Relic Pagoda; 10th day programmes of Performing Arts Competitions continue; Troupe representing Ayeyawady Division performs drama; Journalists of ASEAN nations enjoy Performing Arts Competitions; People of Rakhine State, Shan State (South), Magway and Yangon Divisions denounce recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "New Dagon Bridge for socio-economic progress"...ARTICLE: "A handful of saboteurs and the entire people" by Maung Pwint Lin: "...If the Tatmadaw had not taken State responsibilities on 18 September 1988, the demonstrators committing destructive acts would really have confronted with the peace-loving local people. Similarly, the recent protests were like another ?88” unrest instigated by internal and external destructive elements and a notorious big country using the expatriates and axe-handles. As agitated by BBC, VOA and RFA, some ignorant people took to the streets but the number was very small. The people of every township are holding mass rallies to express their true desire. All in all, the number of destructionists is very small but the number of the peace-loving people very big...".
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2007-10-29
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-29
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint attends 119th Buddha Pujaniya and donates rice to members of Sangha in Mandalay; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue; Minister inspects coffee plantation in PyinOoLwin; Yangon Division USDA donates provisions to shoe factory fire victims; Timber merchants participating in 4th China-ASEAN Trade Fair; Korean Ambassador?s Cup Taekwondo Championship on 24, 25 Nov; Shan State (South) holds work coordination meeting; Fire breaks out in Bahan Tsp; Ancient pagoda reconstructed in Shan State (South); People of Sagaing, Yangon Divisions and Kayin, Kachin States condemn recent protests... "PERSPECTIVES": "Towards healthy living for all"...ARTICLE: "Dagon Bridge that indicates genuine goodwill, huge investments and Myanmar engineers? skills" (Article and Photos by Thaung Win Bo).
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-10-30
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-29
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Czech Republic; Prime Minister Lt-Gen Thein Sein felicitates Czech counterpart; Dagon Bridge inaugurated in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township; Distinguish between right and wrong, stay away from destructive acts, actively take part in nation-building endeavours; Information Minister receives journalists from nine ASEAN countries; Myanmar rice millers to ink MoU with Chinese rice mill producing companies; Foreign Minister felicitates Czech counterpart; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and wife enjoy Maha Doat Drama for Marionette Contest; People attend mass rallies to support National Convention and welcome forthcoming Constitution in Yangon North District; Drama Contest continues for fourth day; People of Magway, Ayeyawady Divisions and Kachin State condemn recent protests; "PERSPECTIVES": "Boost food production to wipe out global hunger"...ARTICLE: "Marlenattaung Multi-purpose Dam in Mandalay Division" by Pwinttamar (Anya Region).
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2007-10-28
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe Four political objectives congratulates Mr Hu Jintao; Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Turkmenistan President; Prime Minister Lt-Gen Thein Sein sends felicitations to Turkmenistan; Abhidhamma Day ceremonies held at famous pagodas, stupas in Yangon; Htidaw (Umbrella) hoisted atop pagoda in Pantapwint Taung Region; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Turkmenistan; Sports gear presented to Central Command Hockey Team; Myanmar delegation to attend China- ASEAN Trade Fairs; Mass rallies to support and welcome National Convention and Constitution organized in five townships of Yangon South District; Performing Arts Competitions Work Committee meets; People of Rakhine State, Shan State (East), Mon State, Magway Division, Yangon Division march in procession to denounce recent protests; Lt-Gen Ye Myint attends donation ceremony for U Pwa Hsutaungpyae Pagoda, Dekkhinayama Phayagyi Monastery in Chanmyathazi Township; Myanmar Human Rights Committee holds coord meeting No 1/2007; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue for 9th day; Energy Minister receives counterpart of Republic of Kalmykia; Journalists of ASEAN nations tour downtown Yangon... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work together under UN coordination to overcome global challenges"...ARTICLES: "The Significant and Noble Day of Abhidhamma (The Fullmoon Day of Thadingyut, Mahapavarana Day)" by Ba Sein (Religious Affairs); "Suvannasama Drama Contest " by Dr Khin Maung Nyunt.
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2007-10-27
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Kazakhstan President; "Resources are already stretched to the limit - This is not about national security only, but about collective security in a fragile and increasingly interdependent world. NAY PYI TAW, 24 Oct- The following is the message from Senior General Than Shwe..."; British ambassador calls on Information Minister; Foreign Minister felicitates Kazakhstan counterpart; Myanmar to participate in 4th China-ASEAN trade fair; Electric Power No-1 Minister receives Chinese guests; Minister supplicates on religious affairs to State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaws - A group of unscrupulous destructive elements tried to taint noble clear waters of Sasana; With big powers playing out rivalry in the global forum, United Nations should not be marginalized, should instead be allowed to actively perform the roles that its founding fathers have prescribed - Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo attends ceremony to mark 62nd Anniversary of United Nations Day; Prime Minister Lt-Gen Thein Sein sends felicitations to Kazakhstan; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than enjoys Maha Doat Drama Marionette Contest; Troupe from Mandalay Division participates in play contest; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue; People of Bago and Magway Divisions, Shan State (South) condemn recent protests... OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS: Assignment of duty as Prime Minister: The State Peace and Development Council has appointed and assigned duties to Lt-Gen Thein Sein as Prime Minister with effect from today; Assignment of duty as Secretary-1 of State Peace and Development Council: The State Peace and Development Council has appointed and assigned duties to Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo as Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council with effect from today; Appointment of Minister: The State Peace and Development Council has appointed and assigned duties to U Aung Kyi as Minister for Labour with effect from today; Appointment of Deputy Ministers: The State Peace and Development Council has appointed and assigned duties to the following persons as deputy ministers with effect from today. (1) Maj-Gen Thein Htay Ministry of Defence (2) Maj-Gen Kyaw Swa Khaing Ministry of Industry-2 (3) Maj-Gen Thein Tun Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs... "PERSPECTIVES": "Exert collective endeavours for perpetuation of the Union"...ARTICLE: "May Buddha Sasana be flourishing and perpetual - 2" by Po Ye Chan. [N.B. there are four and a half pages in this issue devoted to Buddhism and the Sangha]
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2007-10-25
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Austrian President; Prime Minister Lt-Gen Thein Sein sends felicitations to Austria; Sitha Supporting Dam inaugurated in PyinOoLwin Township - One million gallons of water scheduled to supply Yadanabon Myothit daily; Minister for Relations meets with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; Thadingyut lights festival held at Shwedagon Pagoda; Tourist Maps of Myanmar (TMM-19) in circulation; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Austria; No 3/2007 Course of Technical Training School opens in Laukkai Tsp; People of Bago and Sagaing Divisions, Shan State march in processions to denounce recent protests; 8th Day programmes of 15th Performing Arts Competitions organized; Commander enjoys play contest of 15th Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; Mass rallies to support and welcome National Convention and Constitution held in Yangon North District... "PERSPECTIVES": "Recite and listen to Abhidhamma on Full Moon Day of Thadingyut"...ARTICLE: "May Buddha Sasana be flourishing and perpetual - 3" by Po Ye Chan.
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2007-10-26
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Kyaw Win enjoys play contest of 15th cultural performing arts competitions; 14th cash donation ceremony for rural water supply; Worldwide Candle Light Vigil on the Right to Food held on grand scale; 2nd Policy Consultation Meeting between Myanmar, the Philippines held; Course No 3 of Technical Training School opens in Mongla; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue for sixth day; Gifts for No 2 Defence Services Obstetric & Gynecological and Children's Hospital in Nay Pyi Taw; Myanmar delegation attends 34th UNESCO General Assembly; People of Magway Division, Shan State (South) and Bago Division denounce recent protests; "PERSPECTIVES": "Boost production of quality items for industrial development"... ARTICLE: "May Buddha Sasana be flourishing and perpetual -1" by Po Ye Chan.
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2007-10-24
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than enjoys Maha Doat Drama Marionette Contest; North-West Command clinches title seeing off Eastern Command 2-1; Commander attends harvesting of first paddy, cultivation of second paddy in Hlinethaya Township; Annual general meeting of Ayeyawady Division USDA held; Myanmar to participate in Invitational U-21 Football Tournament in Vietnam; People of Bago, Sagaing and Magway Divisions denounce recent protests; Commander watches violin, Donmin contests; Troupe representing Sagaing Division takes part in Suvannasama Drama Contest; Organizing Kwatseik, play contests discussed; Myanmar delegation leaves to attend film festival in China; Mid-year Gem Emporium slated for Nov 14-26; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue; USDA CEC member provides cash assistance to artistes from Bago Division... "PERSPECTIVES: "Towards extended cultivation of beans and pulses"... ARTICLES: "Erroneous views on Myanmar affairs" - The following is a translation of the article by Mr. Yoichi YAMAGUCHI, who served as Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar for three years, featured in Shukan Shincho Weekly Journal in Japan on 11 October: " I would like to ask the international community a question. Isn?t it a task that the international community should undertake as the very first step to stop tarnishing the image of Myanmar by making Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a leading actress and the government a villain?.."; "The change of scene in rural areas" by U Than Tun (Shwebo).
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2007-10-23
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects Kandawgyi sluice gate and construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon); Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and wife enjoy Suvannasama Drama Contest; Nay Pyi Taw Traffic Rules Enforcement Supervisory Committee meets; Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport holds meeting; Meeting on rail link with Kunming held in Singapore; Horizon League Basketball Tournament continues; Tatmadaw families, wellwishers offer cash and kind to monasteries of four townships, Thanantana Dhammapalaka Hindu Organization; Free medical treatment given to eye patients in Ayeyawady Div; Kayin State USDA holds annual general meeting; People of Kachin State and Bago, Sagaing and Magway Divisions denounce recent protests; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue... "PERSPECTIVES": "For improvement of socioeconomic life of rural people" ... ARTICLES: "Leave us alone" by Anyatha: "...The majority of the population of more than 56 million want to lead a peaceful life without instability and violence. They do not want to face the 1988 unrest-like incident again and are very pleased with the present conditions..."; "Myanmar?s efforts to eradicate narcotic drugs" by Maung Maung Kyaw.
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2007-10-22
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Acting Prime Minister and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein enjoys Suvannasama Drama Contest; Provisions donated to four monasteries in Mandalay; Mass rally against recent protests held in Mongshu Township, Shan State (South); Maha Doat Drama Contest (marionette) continues; Lt-Gen Ye Myint offers rice, edible oil to Sayadaws for 23rd Shwegyin Nikaya Vinaya Examination; Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and wife attend dancing and music contests of Performing Arts Competitions; Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command attends Performing Arts Competitions... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work hard in concert for emergence of genuine democratic nation"...ARTICLES: "Aunty Suu, we are living in hope or Our only wish is to see a win-win situation-2" by Chan Mya Aye.
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2007-10-21
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Commission for Drafting State Constitution formed: The Announcement No 2/2007 of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar is issued today. The full text of the announcement is as follows:-; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife convey Buddha images in Inlay; 2,550 released on pledge up to date; A&I Minister receives officials from WFP and FAO; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Robes to be offered to monks in India; MNFT to play first round qualifier away match against China for World Cup 2010; LDSC and SWDA donate wheelchairs to SWRR; Minister gives instructions on completion of district-to-district roads; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects finishing touches to Dagon Bridge; People of Kachin State, Shan State (South), Shan State (North), denounce recent protests; Contestants actively take part in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; Suvannasama drama contest commences; Mine explosion kills one villager; ASEAN Joint Stamp Issue to be sold..."PERSPECTIVES": "Preserve and promote Myanmar traditional cultural performing arts" ...ARTICLES: "Don?t get yourselves used by unscrupulous elements" by Mi Khin Thant - "...The people don?t accept the instructions of the US ordering Myanmar government not to deter any act to cause disturbances in the nation however the situation is bad. The people favour peace and stability. They want no violence and unrest. All in all, I would like to urge all the parents to protect their children from being used by instigators taking lessons from the 1988 unrest..."; "{Rich natural resources await efficient exploitation" by Yadana Tun.
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2007-10-19
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Suvannasama Drama Contest continues for second day; USDA CEC member meets contestants of Sagaing Division for Performing Arts Competitions; Maintenance of roads, proper flow of water at drains supervised in Yangon suburban areas; Deputy Foreign Minister back from PRC; People of townships in Kachin State, Sagaing and Bago Divisions denounce recent protests; Maha Doat Drama (marionette) Contest commences; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue... "PERSPECTIVES": "Ensuring self-sufficiency in food and exporting the surplus"...ARTICLE: "Aunty Suu, we are living in hope or Our only wish is to see a win-win situation-1" by Chan Mya Aye.
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2007-10-20
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Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: It is the duty of all to collectively strive for further glorifying, flourishing and developing in accord with the time the cultural structure in the hearts of Myanmar people; Cash, provisions donated [by Tatmadaw families] to four monasteries in Kamayut Township; People of Kachin, Sagaing, Shan State (South) denounce recent protests; High explosive TNT cartridges exposed; Acting Prime Minister and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein enjoys Performing Arts Competitions; 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions commence; Objectives of the 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; Townselders organize ceremony to support National Convention and forthcoming constitution in Bago... "PERSPECTIVES": "Produce sufficient food for improvement of socio-economic life of rural people"...ARTICLE: "Elements harmful to Dhamma and political opportunists" by Pothudaw Yay Chan.
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2007-10-18
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Description: Acting Prime Minister and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein greets judges, contestants and supervisors of Performing Arts Competitions; 2,459 released on pledge up to date; Ceremony to mark World Food Day 2007 held; Intellectual disabled athletes back from Shanghai; Industries lie at the core of Yangon Division?s economic growth; Objectives of the 15th Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; MWAF?s vice-presidents receive Chief of IOM; Commander looks into hostels of 15th Myanmar Performing Arts Competitions; Mass rally to support National Convention, forthcoming constitution held in Mandalay; People of Rakhine State, Shan State (South) denounce recent protests; "Hand down and preserve Myanmar traditional medical science" ["Perspectives"]; "The skylark?s key to success" [article by "Old Bookworm Monk"]: "...The Buddha showed such a great magnitude of compassion toward members of the Sangha who trusted and took refuge in Him that He urged His monk disciples to reside in secluded places..."; "Developing towns and villages in Myanmar" [article by Sanpya Maung].
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2007-10-17
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Description: Ceremony to support National Convention, forthcoming constitution organized at Youth Training Centre (Thuwuna); Cash, rice, edible oil and medicines donated [by Tatmadaw families] to four Pariyatti monasteries, one nunnery in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District; Wellwishers and families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) present provisions to 29 monasteries and eight nunneries in Thingangyun Township; UMFCCI President meets Vietnamese Commercial Counsellors; Golf Professional Qualify events on 15, 16 Nov; Basic Library Course No 2/2007 opens; NLD Headquarters has constant contacts with American Embassy - American Embassy staff visited 12 times in September;Shan State (South), Kayah State hold mass rallies to denounce recent protests; Strive for development of human resources ["Perspectives"];"The course remains unchanged; No cause for concern" [article by Banya Aung] "...Neighbouring countries and all ASEAN member nations said that Myanmar issue was not a threat to the regional and international peace and security. It is strange however, that the US which is far away from Myanmar insisted that our country was posing a threat..."; "Sustainable progress in science and technology sector" [article by Maung Theikpa].
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2007-10-16
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Description: Government of the Union of Myanmar issues Announcement No. 3/2007: "It is regrettable that the United Nations Security Council has issued a Presidential Statement on Myanmar on 11 October 2007, totally disregarding the fact that the situation in Myanmar does not represent a threat to the regional and international peace and security..."; Member of the State Peace and Development Council Prime Minister General Soe Win passes away; Condolences; Participants, judges arrive to take part in Performing Arts Competitions; U Kyaw Naing appointed as member of Jury of Appeal for XXIV SEA Games hockey tournaments; Over 100,000 people participate in ceremony to support National Convention, constitution in Monywa, Sagaing Div; People from Shan State (South), Magway Division, Mandalay Division hold mass rallies against recent protests; Applied Pharmaceutical Management course concludes; Cash donated to Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; "Enhance standard of public health care services" [Perspectives"]; "No one should serve as stepping-stone of politicians" [article by Kyaw Ye Min]"...I am sure that among the recent protests were a lot of people who were persuaded by the agitators. That is why the authorities concerned are releasing the detainees as soon as possible after thorough investigation. They would really like to see democracy flourish in Myanmar and their country and the people prosper. However, they had been used by those who want to seize power through short-cut. I think even NLD youth members and leaders had been used by their top leaders..."; "Lush and green Myanma land" [article by Maung Thabawa] "...The government is laying emphasis on the greening tasks covering Popa in central region, Yangon City Greening Project, Bago Yoma Greening Project and Mangrove Forests Project. Fifty one percent of the areas of Myanmar is covered by forests. From a bird?s eye view we can see more green forests rather than plains..."
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2007-10-13
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Description: Government of the Union of Myanmar issues Announcement No. 4/2007; People in Rakhine State support National Convention, forthcoming constitution; Schools carry out sanitation tasks; Construction Minister inspects construction of Dagon and Bago bridges; More Performing Arts Competitions contestants arrive; "Goal is within reach" - There will emerge a peaceful, modern and developed democratic nation with flourishing discipline according to the State?s seven-step Road Map. Now, the nation is already on the correct path toward the goal. So, the entire people should work together in harmony to reach the goal, which is within reach (Article by Than Eint Hmu); More Performing Arts Competitions contestants arrive; Construction Minister inspects construction of Dagon and Bago bridges; Ambassadors sign in Book of Condolences opened for late Prime Minister General Soe Win; Recent demonstrations staged by some monks and NLD members undermine living conditions of people - Local residents in Loilem hold mass rally in accord with law; Pursue steadfastly national goal through State?s seven-step Road Map ["Perspectives"].
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2007-10-14
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Description: Senior General Than Shwe, Daw Kyaing Kyaing attend State Funeral for late Prime Minister General Soe Win; Special envoys of foreign governments, ambassadors sign in Book of Condolences opened for late Prime Minister General Soe Win; Townselders organize ceremony to support National Convention, forthcoming constitution in Pyay, Bago Division (West); Minister looks into progress in building of main sub-power station; Cash donation presented for Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Sangha Hospital; People of Mongnai Township in Shan State (South) hold rally to denounce recent protests; Leading Committee for Organizing 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions meets; Edible oil tankers to arrive.Artistes to exhibit Myanmar traditional cultural heritage ["Perspectives"]; Attempts to harm amicable ties [article by Kyaw Min Lu (Shwepyitha)] - "It is known to all that Kengi Nagai, a Japanese photographer was killed accidentally while the security forces handling the violence that occurred at the end of last month for stability of the State. It was a sad incident indeed...One who entered the country on a tourist visa should act like a tourist. If he had acted so, the tragic incident would not have taken place. But he came to the country on a tourist visa and acted like a journalist dishonestly. He should officially come to Myanmar through the ministry concerned if he wished to do journalist work. The sad incident would not have taken place if he did so. I think necessary assistance might be provided to him by the government concerned..."
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2007-10-15
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Description: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates King of Spain; Acting Prime Minister and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein sends felicitations to Spain; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Spain; Ceremony to support National Convention, forthcoming constitution held in Mawlamyine, Mon State Desire of people is peace, stability, opposition to violent protests; Provision donated to monasteries in Pyay Nay Pyi Taw: Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence attended the 26th ceremony to donate provision to monasteries in Pyaytaungdan in Pyay, Bago Division (West) today; Commander inspects venues for holding 15th Myanmar Performing Arts Competitions; 12th renal transplant performed in Myanmar; World Sight Day celebrated; Alms and provisions donated to Shwekyaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik: Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi visited Shwekyaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Pinlebu Town on 8 October and offered alms to Presiding Sayadaw Sobhitasara; Sangha Maha Pawarana, Kathina robe offering ceremonies to be held at Kyakhatwaing Monastery; People of Sagaing Division and Kalaw express their desire; "For entire people to participate in democratic transition" -- ?Emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed democratic nation with flourishing discipline” is the goal of the nation as well as the strong desire of the entire people..." ["Perspectives"]; "We must be dutiful" -- article by Zaw Myo Zaw: "...These days, mass rallies are being held all over the nation to support the National Convention and the upcoming constitution. With farsighted view, I believe that the mass rallies are reinforcing the endeavours of our government for the emergence of a peaceful, modern, developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation. I praise the people for their duty-consciousness..."; Developing Myanma industrial sector [article by Maung Khit Hsan].
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2007-10-12
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Description: Government issues Announcement No 2/2007; Thousands of people turn out to support National Convention, forthcoming constitution; International Day for Older Persons marked in Bago; Cornerstone laying ceremony of new Khawa bridge held in Padaung Township; Myanmar Wushu Team leaves for China; Examinations of Religious Affairs Department to be held as usual; People of Kanbalu, Yinmabin in Sagaing Division hold rallies to denounce recent protests; Special Refresher Course No 62 for basic education teachers concluded at CICS, Phaunggyi; People of Kanbalu, Yinmabin in Sagaing Division hold rallies to denounce recent protests; First shipment of locomotives arrive from India; "Towards extended growing of rubber" ["Perspectives"]; "Who are the winners, who the losers from violent protests?" [article by Maung Hmat Kyauk]:"... Who was hurt because of the protests? (1) Students lost their opportunity to attend school peacefully although now is the school season. (2) Shopkeepers have to suffer economic losses as they could not open their shops. (3) Those who are engaged in transport businesses have to have their income reduced as they don?t have to go out at night. Stores, restaurants and shops had to be closed. Daily wage earners became jobless. Consequently, the monks and civilian protesters who took to the streets on the pretext of fuel and commodity price hikes were regarded by the people as the ones who made the people poorer. Myanmar?s tourism industry is also greatly affected..." ...Except a handful of destructive elements, all the people favour stability and peace, oppose unrest and violence...Foreign media broadcast only desire of minority, turned to blind eye to desire of majority..."Development of fish and meat sector serves national interest" [article by Maung Myo Thant].
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2007-10-09
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Description: It is very important for people not to be misled by killers in air waves; Ceremony to support National Convention and forthcoming constitution held in Hpa-an, Kayin State; Thousands of people participate in mass rallies to denounce violent acts; Special refresher course No 28 for basic education teachers concluded in PyinOoLwin; Three killed, four injured in mine blasts in Ye, Kyaukkyi; Winners of quiz presented prizes; Mass rallies against protests held in Shwebo, Wetlet; "Entire people duty-bound to bring about State constitution" ["Perspectives"]; "Have discipline and sense of responsibility" [article by Banya Aung]: "...For the entire people, there is no choice but to build discipline flourishing democracy if they want to build a modern and developed nation and hand it over to the posterity. Myanmar faced evil consequences of practicing democracy in an undisciplined way in the Parliamentary democracy period, and the too-strict Centralized Policy and weaknesses of the one-party system, in the time of the Myanma Socialist Programme Party. Taking these invaluable lessons from the historic events and taking consideration into the prevailing conditions of the nation, the National Convention has chosen the genuine discipline-flourishing democracy. The nation has seen the State?s seven-step Road Map that can pave the way towards the goal. So, golden opportunities through which the people can march towards the goal in harmony and discipline are awaiting the entire people. We should all grab such unique opportunities to perform a bounden duty..."
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2007-10-10
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Description: Forthcoming constitution vests national races with better rights on the basis of the prevailing conditions of the nation Ceremony to support the National Convention, forthcoming constitution organized in Haka, Chin State; Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air), wellwishers donate provisions to schools for blind and dumb; Tens of thousands attend mass rallies against recent protests. General public in Katha, Myinmu believe recent protests undermined peace, stability; Blasts kill one, wound two in Kyaukkyi Township; Yachtsmen undergo training in Thailand; Mid-year MGE on 7-19 Nov; "Raise momentum of preventive measures against trachoma and blindness" ["Perspectives"]; BBC?s trickery exposed [article by Mye Lattha]: "When I witnessed uncivilized events in which some innocent public members were beheaded in Thingangyun and North Okkalapa Townships during the unrest, my heart was completely filled with profound sorrow, and I was in shocked silence. I thought it over again and again to find out who incited the 8-8-1988 unrest. I came to know that the agitators were none other than BBC and VOA..."; "Hydroelectric power projects in the service of the State" [articole by Maung Linn Yaung].
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2007-10-11
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Description: Nation rebuilding tasks cover setting up of discipline-flourishing genuine democratic state - As National Convention first and most important step, its completion victory of democracy transition - Ceremony to support National Convention and constitution held in Kengtung; International Day for Older Persons 2007 commemorated; Myanmar Police Force Day celebrated; Advanced Organizating Course of MWVO opened; Mass rallies against protests held in Shwebo, Wetlet; "Improving socio-economic life of rural people" ["Perspectives"]; "Killers in the air waves" [article by Ngar Min Swe]: "...Now we are beginning to see a bright future of the State. That is why we should not pay heed to the instigation of the destructionists and foreign broadcasting stations, the killers in the air waves...".
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2007-10-02
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Description: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates President of ROK; Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Germany; Senior General Than Shwe receives Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations; Foreign Minister felicitates ROK counterpart; FM sends felicitations to Germany; Water supply to some townships to be suspended; Palm oil Vessels to arrive; Three wounded in mine blasts in two townships; Myanmar leaves for China to participate in Asian U-19 Women?s Football Championship; People of Myingyan, Kyaukpadaung, Ngazun, Natogyi and NyaungU express their desire for second day; Acting PM Lt-Gen Thein Sein sends felicitations to ROK; Acting PM and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein felicitates German Chancellor; Minister receives guests; Deputy FM receives guests; Myanmar in period of transition based on regional stability, rule of law, development, diligence - Ceremony to support National Convention and Constitution held in Lashio; "People express unanimous support for upcoming constitution" ["Perspectives"]; "Foreigners want to see unrest the Myanmar people dislike" [article by U Myo Myint (Law)]:
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2007-10-03
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Description: Taninthayi Division in support of National Convention and forthcoming constitution; Commander, Minister visit Sittway Shipyard;Malaysian Ambassador calls on Energy Minister; World Food Day to be celebrated in Nay Pyi Taw; Destiny of each and every country can only be determined by its government and people It cannot be imposed from outside; People of Kyaukse and PyinOoLwin in Mandalay Div and Natmauk in Magway Div express their desire; Neo-colonialism has reared its ugly head in recent years - Economic sanctions are counterproductive and can only delay the path to democracy; "The incidents To day and Foreign Threat" [article by Yebaw Tin Shwe]: "...In fact, the recent unruly protest was the consequence of neocolonialists and traitors? plot..."; "Entire people support the constitution" ["Perspectives"].
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2007-10-04
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Description: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi exerting efforts for Confrontation, Utter Devastation, and Imposing All Kinds of Sanctions including Economic Sanction against Myanmar - If she declares to give them up, the Senior General will personally meet her - The Government of the Union of Myanmar Announcement No. 1/2007 8th Waning Day of Tawthalin, 1369 ME (4th October 2007); Ayeyawady Division in support of National Convention and constitution; Of the persons detained for questioning for holding assemblies in violation of section 144, 692 have been released on pledge; Commander meets employees assigned to Coco Island Township; Myanmar Gazette; Commander, L&F Minister give instructions on boosting meat, fish production; People of Meiktila, Mahlaing, Thazi, Wundwin in Mandalay Div and Ayadaw, Dabayin in Sagaing Div express their desire; No one loves Myanmar more than her people; Joint Message on the occasion of World Teachers? Day on 5 October 2007; "Pay respects to teachers who deserve respects" ["Perspectives"]; " Time all realized alien plots [article by U Lu Kar]: "...In every country, security forces have to take preventive measures for perpetuation of sovereignty, and prevalence of law and order in the nation concerned. About 100,000 people led by anti-war Iraq veterans, families of servicemen and others mounted a protest to demand an immediate end to the US occupation of Iraq in Washington DC on 17 September 2007. The police prevented the demonstrators and arrested about 200 demonstrators. Peaceful protests are prevented even in the democracy pioneer country. So, I don?t think taking preventive measures against protests to avert undesirable consequences in a country on the path of democratic transition goes too far..."
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2007-10-05
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Description: The Law for the Second Amending of the Judiciary Law 2000 issued; UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy Mr Gambari pays courtesy calls on Head of State Senior General Than Shwe and Acting Prime Minister Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein; Meets Spokes Authoritative Team of SPDC, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, officials of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, UN agencies and Religious Affairs Ministry; Tours Shan State (North) to study development achievements; FM arrives back after attending 62nd session of UNGA; Ovada sought from Sayadaws of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee; Mr Gambari's discussions and suggestions; Suggestions by Mr Gambari; People of Mandalay, Magway Divs denounce recent protests; Spokes Authoritative Team Member Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Khin Aung Myint's clarifications [re Gambari suggestions]; Spokes Authoritative Team Leader Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan's clarifications; Ceremony to support National Convention and constitution held in Taunggyi, Shan State (South); Cash donated to build MANA?s HQ; Patrons of MWSF donate cash for Wushu athletes; "Building of a new nation aspired by the people" ["Perspectives"].
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2007-10-06
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Description: Ovada sought from Sayadaws of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee - Monks are to follow Viniya rules of the Buddha, rules and regulations and instructions - If they breach any one of those orders action may be taken against them; 523 detainees involved in protests released - 1,215 have been released up to date; Leader of Spokes Authoritative Team of the State Peace and Development Council Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan receives scholars of Friedrich Ebert Foundation - FES scholars tour Shan State (North), Yeywa hydel project in Mandalay Division; 398 monks sent back to respective monasteries; According to the principles adopted by the National Convention, a constitution with basic democratic rights for the people will emerge - The national races will have extensive range of rights to exercise legislative, administrative and judicial powers;Cornerstone laid for construction of Yangon Children's Hospital annexe; People of Sagaing, Mandalay Divsions hold mass rallies to denounce recent protests; Holding date for 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions announced; Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets; World Teachers Day observed; "People?s harmonious cooperation lies at heart of national development" tasks ["Perspectives"]; "Control yourselves with awareness" [articloe by A Village Monk]: "...I would like to remind you that you will lose your monkhood like the monk I have presented if you keep on doing wrong acts, relying on the made-up stories manufactured and aired by internal and external destructive elements and BBC, VOA, RFA and DVB who you have never seen and met, who have never done any good deeds in the interests of the Sasana, and who are hatching plots to destroy the interests of the lay persons who offer four kinds of requisites to you every day..."; "Let?s keep ourselves fit and healthy to serve public welfare services" [article by Kyi Win Nyunt]: "Good health is the greatest blessing, to which everybody aspires much. It is required of each and every citizen to keep themselves fit and healthy free from diseases so as to serve the interests of the motherland, the people and their own. With this context, the Ministry of Health is in pursuit of its two objectives—to enable the people to enjoy their life spans fully and to be free from diseases after laying down national health policies designed to improve public health care...".
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2007-10-07
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Description: Wellwishers and families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) present provisions to 15 monasteries and one nunnery in Insein Township; Mass rally to support the National Convention and constitution held in Magway; Commander attends prize presentation ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana; Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador; H&T Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador; Deputy Minister meets staff at Myintnge CWW and Ywahtaung DLS; Htigyaing, Budalin in Sagaing Division hold mass rallies to denounce recent protests
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2007-10-08
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Description: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Chinese President; Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Nigeria; Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Cyprus; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends message of felicitations to China; Acting PM sends felicitations to China; Electric Power No 2 Minister meets Chinese guests; Foreign Minister sends message of felicitations to China; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Nigeria; Construction of Dagon Bridge inspected; Foreign Minister sends message of felicitations to Cyprus; Government implementing seven-step Road Map in paving way for emergence of discipline-flourishing democratic nation - If developments added with rights guaranteed by forthcoming Constitution, Kayah State will enjoy extra golden opportunities; Shan Mange Dam commissioned into service in Meiktila Township; People of Myingyan, Kyaukpadaung, Ngazun, Natogyi and NyaungU express their desire; Biography of U Thaw; Biography of Daw Mya Gyi; Internal, external destructionists applying various means to cause unrest, instability - People and security forces grapple with violent protesters who attack them with weapons in Yangon; "People?s vow to see to State?s seven-step Road Map" ["Perspectives"]; "Innate nature of foreign radio stations" [article by U Pyay Kyaw]; "International Day for Older Persons" [article by Yenanmyay Ko Tin];
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-10-01
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-04
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Description: With concept that ongoing protests harm community peace; Peace-loving people of Taungtha Township stage mass rally;Minister supervises health care services at hospitals; Wellwishers donate cash to athletes with intellectual disabilites; One shot dead, house and cowshed destroyed; Buddha Tooth Relic Pujaniya festival concludes in Paungde; Minister inspects Textile Mill No 1, fulfils requirements; IRD conducts work efficiency course; Donations for International Day of Older Persons; Train service schedules changed; Shwe Naing Ngan Journal in circulation; Two innocent people lose feet in mine blasts; Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) U-21 Football Tournament continues; "Rights and wrongs of today?s political arena of Myanmar - II [article by KYAW MIN LU (SHWEPYITHA)]: "...The protesters were speeding up the movements gradually, taking advantage of the patience and endurance the government had exerted to ensure national reconsolidation. Applying the methods of the Burma Communist Party (BCP) and Gene Sharp, they launched a variety of campaigns to stage mass demonstrations..."; "Intensify momentum rural development" ["Perspectives"]; "Rights and wrongs of today?s political arena of Myanmar - II [article by Kyaw Min Lu (Shwepyitha)].
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-29
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-04
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Description: Entire people and the government except a group of people want to live in peace; UN delegation arriving Myanmar urged to report on true situations and genuine desire of the people after realizing the prevailing conditions; Ceremony to support National Convention and constitution held in Myitkyina; Minister for Information inspects construction of rural libraries in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana; Middle Management Development Program Course No. 2 concludes; "Provide assistance for better life of older persons" ["Perspectives"]; Rights and wrongs of today?s political arena of Myanmar - III [article by Kyaw Min Lu (Shwepyitha)].
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-30
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-04
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Description: Secretary-1 attends dinner hosted in honour of victorious Myanmar Women's Football Team; Government striving for improvement of Myanmar sport standards as a national duty with the aim of showing Myanmar's high dignity and sport standards through victories in international sport events; Minister for Education tours universities in Yangon; No wish to stand as members of NLD - 54 NLD members quit Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Townships; Horizon League Basketball Tournament continues; "Expedite construction of district to district roads" ["Perspectives"]; "Myanmar's communication sector making dramatic progress" [article by Kyaw Swa Nge]; OUR LAND, OUR CUP; Minister inspects locomotives, Setsan Warehouse;
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-24
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-02
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Description: State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee has duty to reinforce and observe basic principles and rules and regulations and implement religious matters - The directives state all the rules and regulations for the monks prohibiting them from participating in secular affairs;Sayadaws of monasteries are requested to give ovada to their disciples to stay away from forming, joining or supporting any illegal Sangha organization; Text of Directives 93 85, 81 and 65 [relating to the Sangha]; Minister welcomes Indian Oil and Gas Minister; AKADEMIE In-Country Course On Reporting for Radio opened; Medical students visit MMCWA; Two severely injured in mine blasts in Kyaukkyi, Htantabin; Internal and external destructionists do not even spare the religion if it is in their interest; Myanmar is a true Theravada Buddhist country and it is famous for keeping the teachings of the Buddha by members of the Sangha and disciples; All members of the Sangha to strictly follow directives articulated in Directive Nos 81, 83, 85 and 65, not to commit any activities that are not related to Gantha Dhura and Vipassana Dhura - Magway Sayadaw gives Ovada to members of the Sangha; Letter of complaint from Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Jotipala of Kyakhatwaing Monastery in Bago to Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command about damage of some buildings in Kyakhatwaing Monastery due to destruction of protesters comprising about 350 monks and 50 members of National League for Democracy Party - NLD; Tasks of Myanmar Info-tech inspected; Progress of Bago River Bridge (Kawa), Sittoung Bridge (Moppalin) inspected; OWC holds ceremony to donate medicines and cash;Root cause of problems is perpetration of internal and external destructionists, who are jealous of national development and stability - Some global powers in collusion with group of destructioninsts from inside the nation inciting disturbances; Failure to observe or obey any stipulations, rules and regulations and the Dhamma order to be met with action; "Bring honour to motherland through sports" ["Perspectives"];
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-25
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-02
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Description: Protest walk not the work of Sangha. When there was no response from Kyakhatwaing Monastery, NLD protesters shouted rude and rough words; MOGE, Indian oil company sign production sharing contracts; Officials urged to boost production of quality goods; Myanmar delegation back from Vietnam; Forestry Minister inspects factories in Kyaukse, Mandalay, Kandawgyi Garden in PyinOoLwin; Workshop on conservation of environment on sea and coastal region and development held; MAWFA donates cash to Children's Hospital and Workers' Hospital; Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) Football Tournament continues; Myanmar delegation attends coordination meeting on aid for trade; 7th Myanma Chin Lone Federation President's Cup begins; Paper-reading session on 29 Sept; Sub-inspector course concluded.
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-26
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-02
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Description: Full Moon Day of Tawthalin observed; Commander, Minister attend meeting on all-round development tasks and community peace and tranquillity; World Maritime Day-2007 marked; 19th Golf Tournament for disabled on 29 Sept; Agreement on implementing radial tyre manufacturing factory project signed; Thephyu sub-power station, factories in Thagara Industrial Zone supervised; Drilling launched in joint-venture block in Gangaw; Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) Football Tournament continues; Protesters throw stones at members of security forces and use catapults - Two senior police, six others wounded One protester killed, three wounded; "Computers as effective teaching aids" ["Perspectives"]; Tsunami, Mattel and skyful of lies" [article by U Swe (Bahan)];
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-27
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-02
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Description: Foreign Minister U Nyan Win attends Myanmar-Cuba 2nd Ministerial Meeting of Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Train timetable changed; Minister supervises health care services in Mon and Kayin States; NLD member organizes abbot monk of Ashekyaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik monastery in Mohnyin, Kachin State to take part in protest - He has to leave as abbot monk and members of Sangha do not accept his persuasion; About 50-strong mob attempts to attack residence of Bahan Township USDA executive; Four called in for questioning regarding protests; NLD hiring people on daily payment to cheat as if the people are taking part in protests and increase number of protesters - Interviews being held in townships to create and distribute false news reports; Demonstrators stone security forces, use catapults; Security members fire warning shots as protesters turning blind eye to repeated requests; 31 security members wounded, nine unidentified male protesters killed, 11 others including a woman wounded; "Ongoing hydropower projects to be completed on schedule" ["Perspectives"]; "Rights and wrongs of today?s political arena of Myanmar - I" [article by Kyaw Min Lu (Shwepyitha)].
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
2007-09-28
Date of entry/update: 2007-10-02
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