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5th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Thursday, 19 July, 2007Volume XV, Number 94

Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan.

Esteemed National Convention del-egates,

The seven-step Road Map has beenlaid down and is being implemented togently and smoothly carry out the tran-sition task of transforming the Union ofMyanmar into a peaceful, modern anddeveloped discipline-flourishing demo-cratic State. It is a great pleasure for meto have a reunion with the delegateswho have been striving in harmony andunison to implement the first step -—“the reconvening of the National Con-vention that was temporarily adjournedin 1996”.

Those with negative views about NC just a handful ofpeople, whereas those supporting the NC majority

It is required to make thorough reviews about adopted basic principles,detailed basic principles so that all the principles are harmonious one another

There should not be any difference in essence between initial aims ofthe principles and already-adopted detailed basic principles

Chairman of National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-1Lt-Gen Thein Sein delivers an opening address at the plenary session

of the National Convention. — MNA

YANGON, 18 July— The following is the opening speech delivered by Chairmanof the National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-1 of the State Peaceand Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein at the Plenary Session of the NationalConvention which resumed today.

Esteemed delegates,The Constitution is the principal law

of a nation to steer her political, eco-nomic and social systems. A Constitu-tion that is in conformity with the era andsystem is the first requirement to changefrom old to new system. A hasty changefrom one system to another will triggerterrible blunders that may harm the na-tion.

In this regard, the Tatmadaw gov-ernment has designated the emergenceof an enduring Constitution as a nationaltask and is implementing it steadfastly.

(See page 8)

* Development of agriculture as the base and all-rounddevelopment of other sectors of the economy as well

* Proper evolution of the market-oriented economicsystem

* Development of the economy inviting participation interms of technical know-how and investments fromsources inside the country and abroad

* The initiative to shape the national economy must be keptin the hands of the State and the national peoples

* Uplift of the morale and morality ofthe entire nation

* Uplift of national prestige and integ-rity and preservation and safeguard-ing of cultural heritage and nationalcharacter

* Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit* Uplift of health, fitness and education

standards of the entire nation

* Stability of the State, community peaceand tranquillity, prevalence of law andorder

* National reconsolidation* Emergence of a new enduring State

Constitution* Building of a new modern developed

nation in accord with the new StateConstitution

Four economic objectives Four social objectivesFour political objectives

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PERSPECTIVES* Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views* Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation* Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State* Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

People’s DesireThursday, 19 July, 2007

Myanma Gem Emporiums are held every

year and rubies, sapphires and pearl plus

jade are sold. Myanma jade of high quality is

very famous among the merchants.

The July 2007 Jade, Gems and Pearl

Special Sales organized by the Myanma Gems

Emporium Central Committee were held in

Yangon from 4 to 16 July. Over 4,000 gem

merchants from home and abroad visited the

sales and a total of 4,665 lots of jade, gems

and pearl were sold.

With the progress of gem industry and

trading demand from abroad has increased.

Gems and other precious stones are natural

resources of the State. Gem miners and mer-

chants are to take systematic measures in the

interest of the State and their own.

The government holds Myanma Gem Em-

poriums in March every year and organizes

Mid-year Gem Emporiums and Special Sales.

The annual sale of jade, gems and pearl lots

increases and more and more gem merchants

purchase them.

Myanma gems are of high quality and

gem mining industry and trading is making

success. It is believed that the gem industry

will develop more and more as gem miners,

merchants and entrepreneurs engage in their

business in accord with Myanma Gems Law.

Success in sale of gems,jade and pearl

YANGON, 17 July—Minister for Health DrKyaw Myint this morninginspected the site for con-struction of rest hall forpatients’ attendants, malemedical ward, femalemedical ward, constructionof dining room and labora-tory at the Specialist Hos-pital (Mingaladon) on PyayRoad in MingaladonTownship.

At the meeting hall, theminister met with directors,project managers, the headof Yangon Division HealthDepartment, the medicalsuperintendent and special-ists and gave instructions.He said that the govern-ment has provided wardedpatients with ART(Antiretrovial Therapy)capable of preventing thespread of HIV virus; thatsteps are being taken forextended provision of ARTto patients, and stressed theneed to systematically keeppatient records and towidely carry out health careservices of patients with

Health Minister looks into Specialist Hospital (Mingaladon),Specialist Hospital (Waibagi), General Hospital (North Okkalapa)

YANGON, 17 July —Lt-Gen Myint Swe of theMinistry of Defence in-spected Yuzana Palm OilMill in Thakayta Town-ship, here, today.

He was welcomed byChairman of Yangon Divi-sion Peace and Develop-ment Council Commanderof Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win,Yangon Mayor Brig-GenAung Thein Lin andU Htay Myint, Chairmanof Yuzana Co Ltd, at thefactory.

U Htay Myint re-ported on the mill and itsproduction process, culti-vation of oil palm inTaninthayi Division by thecompany, establishment ofcrude palm oil factory inKawthoung and its pro-duction.

Lt-Gen Myint Sweurged officials to produce

Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Yuzana Palm Oil Mill

more palm oil, make ar-rangements for smoothtransport of the products,supply more power to thefactory and supervisequality control of theproducts.

Next, samples of

vegetable and palm oilproduced by the factorywere inspected by Lt-GenMyint Swe, the com-mander and officials.

The chairman of thefactory conducted Lt-GenMyint Swe and party

around the factory.The factory was put

into operation on 25 Junein 2006 and producesfrom 500 tons to 1000tons of palm oil permonth.

MNA

chronic diseases.On arrival at the Spe-

cialist Hospital (Waibagi),the minister and partylooked into disease diag-nostic room, microbiol-ogy and hematology labo-ratory and the use of X-ray machine and CD virusdetecting machine andgave necessary instruc-tions. After that, the min-ister asked after thewarded patients and ful-filled their requirement.

Next, the minister

proceeded to the instituteof pharmacy where he in-spected the construction ofthe main building and gaveinstructions.

Afterwards, the min-ister met medical studentsand spoke of the need totry their best to becomegood service personnel.

Later, he arrived atGeneral Hospital (NorthOkkalapa) and inspectedemergency unit, childmedical ward, cost-shar-ing medical unit and health

care services of the hospi-tal, and stressed the needfor health staff to makecooperative efforts in car-rying out health care serv-ices.

On arrival at the Uni-versity of Medicine-2, theminister looked into thelearning of students andurged them to try their ut-most to become good serv-ice personnel capable ofproviding health care serv-ices of the people.

MNA

CASH DONATED: U Nyein Maung and

family of Parami Road, Ward 16, Hline Town-

ship, donated K100,000 to the medical funds of

Hninzigon Home for the Aged in Yangon

recently. Secretary of the executive committee

of the Home Maj Aung Than (Retd) accepts

cash donation. — H

Health

Minister

Dr Kyaw

Myint

visits

Specialist

Hospital

(Waibagi).

MNA

Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Yuzana Palm Oil Mill in ThakaytaTownship. — MNA

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Olmert-Abbas meeting endsin “positive atmosphere”

JERUSALEM, 17 July—Israeli Prime MinisterEhud Olmert and Pales-tinian National Authority(PNA) Chairman Mah-moud Abbas ended twohours of talks in a “verypositive atmosphere” at thePrime Minister’s residencein Jerusalem on Monday,Israeli officials said.

“The meeting is a verypositive meeting,” Ol-mert’s spokeswoman MiriEisin told Xinhua, addingthat the two sides “dis-cussed security, eco-nomic, civilian and human-itarian issues, and then

talked about politicalhorizon”.

Olmert and Abbas alsoreviewed the progress thathad been made since theirlast meeting on 25 June,according to Eisin.

However, sources inOlmert’s office said theydid not discuss the final-status issues such as thefate of Jerusalem, bordersand Palestinian refugees.

Before the meeting,Olmert has authorizeda package of goodwillgestures aimed atbolstering Abbas and hiscaretaker government in

the West Bank. Among the measures

are the release of 250members of Fatah andvarious factions of thePalestinian LiberationOrganization held inIsraeli prisons, transfer ofthe withheld tax revenuesas well as a conditionalimmunity to 178 Fatah-affiliated militants wantedby Israel. “The gestureswill continue,” IsraeliForeign Ministry spokes-man Mark Regev toldXinhua, adding that bothsides were moving for-ward.—MNA/Xinhua

Britain may withdraw500 Iraq troops in weeks LONDON, 17 July—

Britain expects to with-draw 500 of its 5,500troops from southern Iraqwithin weeks and will thenassess how soon it canremove the remainder ofits forces, DefenceSecretary Des Brownesaid on Monday.

“We’ve got to the pointwhere we presently have5,500 troops in Iraq and if,as we expect to do, withina matter of weeks manageto hand over the BasraPalace to the securitycontrol of the Iraqis, we'llbe able to draw down afurther 500,” Browne toldParliament.

“At that stage we willmake an assessment ofthe ability of the Iraqisecurity forces in

consultation with ourallies — and principallywith our principle allythe United States ofAmerica — about ourability to move fromthere to the point wherewe can withdraw ourforces,” he said.

British troops havebeen deployed mainly inthe southern province ofBasra, which has a city bythe same name and is hometo southern Iraq’s oilindustry.

The number of Britishtroops was recentlycut to about 5,500 from7,000.

The continuing with-drawal comes after amonths-long operation totrain Iraqi forces in theregion to take over

responsibility for security. Under plans previously

outlined by the BritishGovernment, Britishforces will take up asupport and training roleand be mainly located atBasra air base.

MNA/Reuters

Report says inequalityin Britain at 40-year-high

LONDON, 17 July—Thegap between rich and poorhas widened to its greatestlevel for more than 40years, a survey by theJoseph Rowntree Found-ation said on Tuesday.

The greatest extremestend to be clustered in thesoutheast of England, thesocial policy researchcharity said in its report“Poverty, Wealth and

Place in Britain 1968 to2005”. This has resultedin average households,described as neither poornor wealthy, being pushedout of some areas.

“Over time it hasbecome clear that there isless and less room in thesouth for them; they haveeither moved elsewhere,or become poor,” said thereport’s author Danny

Dorling. The disproportionately

wealthy are becomingsegregated from the restof society, creating a deeppolarisation. Some citiesin Britain have areaswhere more than half ofall households arestruggling on the povertyline. While the number ofpeople living in extremepoverty may have fallen,the number of peopleliving below the povertyline has increased, withmore than one in fourhouseholds, 27 per cent,classed as “breadlinepoor” in 2001.

At the same time thenumber of asset-wealthyhouseholds rose dra-matically between 1999and 2003, with more thana fifth of families, 23 percent, now falling into thiscategory.

MNA/Reuters

Death toll in Kirkuk suicidebomb rises to at least 85

BAGHDAD, 17 July— At least 85 people were killed on Monday by a suicide truckbomb in the volatile Iraqi city of Kirkuk, some of them trapped on a bus where theyburned to death, a witness said.

Police also said 180 people were wounded in a blast that heightened tension inthe oil-producing northern city, shared by Kurds, Turkmen, Shiite and Sunni Arabs.The city plans to hold a crucial referendum later this year on its future status.

“Tens of houses and shops were totally destroyed by the power of the explosion,”said General Torhan Abdul Rahman, the city’s deputy chief of police.

Dozens of cars were set on fire and Reuters pictures from the scene showed anumber of charred and torn bodies in the bus and a large crater in the road wherethe truck blew up. A police pick-up was splattered with blood.

MNA/Reuters

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and President of Turkmenistan GurbangulyBerdymukhamedov review the guard of honour during the welcoming

ceremony. Hu hosted for Berdymukhamedov in Beijing, capital of China, on17 July, 2007. —XINHUA

A young girl enjoys a sunny day in a public swimming pool in Vienna on 16July, 2007. Weather forecast predicts a peak of 39 degrees Celsius (102

degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. —XINHUA

People help

Jin Shunzi

measure the

length of her

long hair on

16 July,

2007, in

Huichun

City.

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4 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 19 July, 2007

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects 1,000-acre rubber plantation,meets servicemen and families in Tanai Station

NAY PYI TAW, 18 July — Member of the StatePeace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myintof the Ministry of Defence, together with Chairmanof Kachin State PDC Commander of NorthernCommand Maj-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister forCommunications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-GenThein Zaw, Brig-Gen Khin Maung Aye of TanaiStation and officials of SPDC Office anddepartments went on an inspection tour of 1,000-

acre rubber plantation of Tanai Station nearTeinkyauk village of Myitkyina-Tanai-Pansauk-Ledo road on 15 July.

Brig-Gen Khin Maung Aye briefed Lt-Gen YeMyint and party on progress of work of 1,000-acre ofrubber plantation project, thriving rubber trees andfuture tasks, and Commander Maj-Gen Ohn Myintgave a supplementary report.

After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen Ye Myint

gave instructions on arrangements to be made forboosting income from agricultural services by the useof land resources in the station.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspectedthriving rubber trees in Tanai Station, cultivation ofmonsoon paddy and 100-acre physic nut plantationof U Mya Han. In meeting with officers, other ranksand families of Shaduzoot village, Lt-GenYe Myint (See page 5)

Lt-Gen Maung Bo looks into development of agriculture,education in Kawkareik, Hpa-an townships

Faculty members to join hands with local authorities and people inguarding against dangers that harm peaceful learning of students

Lt-Gen Ye Myint views physic nut plantation of a farmer in Tanai Township. — MNA

NAY PYI TAW, 18 July — Member of the StatePeace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo ofthe Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman ofMon State PDC Commander of South-East CommandMaj-Gen Thet Naing Win and Chairman of KayinState PDC Brig-Gen Zaw Min, attended a ceremony of

the collective ploughing and cultivation of monsoonpaddy in Kawkareik Township on 15 July morning.

In the afternoon, they inspected Hpa-anTownship physic nut plantation and University ofComputer Studies (Hpa-an).

They attended the collective paddy transplanting

ceremony of Kawkareik District in ChaungtaungVillage of Kawkareik Township.

After hearing the reports of departmentalofficials, Lt-Gen Maung Bo urged officials to cultivatequality strains of paddy. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo andparty presented prizes to winners in the paddytransplanting ceremony.

They viewed cultivation of monsoon groundnuton 15 acres of plot near Naungpatok Village in Hpa-an Township. Lt-Gen Maung Bo instructed officials topermit those who can grow edible oil crops in vacantareas of rubber farms, substitute virgin land of theforests with rubber plantations and allot plots to rubbergrowers.

Afterwards, they viewed thriving physic nutplantations on 10 acres of plot in Hpakat ModelVillage of Hpa-an Township.

At University of Computer Studies (Hpa-an)near Hpakat Model Village, Lt-Gen Maung Bo heardreports on matters related to the university presentedby Principal Dr Daw Thin Thin Htaik and officials.Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo said that faculty membersare to nurture outstanding students while learningthe developing computer technologies. The teachersare to join hands with local authorities and people inguarding against dangers that harm peaceful learningof the students.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo presented the fruit basket tothe faculty members and visited the university.

They spent the night in Hpa-an. — MNALt-Gen Maung Bo inspects farming machinery displayed at collective transplanting

ceremony in Kawkareik. — MNA

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Buddha Abhidhammaspecial course 19-28 July

YANGON, 18 July — Adviser to the Ministryof Religious Affairs Professor of InternationalTheravada Buddhist Missionary University MahaSaddhamma Jotikadhaja Dr Min Tin Mon will givelectures on Buddha Abhidhamma at YCDCDhammayon on Shwedagon Pagoda Road from 6pm to 9 pm daily from 19 to 28 July.

Anyone may attend the course. — MNA

YANGON, 18 July —Myanmar Chigo GroupLtd held a lucky drawprogramme and prizepresentation for sale agentsand customers at TradersHotel, here, yesterdayevening, with an openingspeech by Director U Nay

Myo Aung of MyanmarChigo Group Ltd.

Next, responsiblepersons of Myanmar ChigoGroup Ltd presented prizesto lucky draw winners, saleagents and customers.

Myanmar ChigoGroup Ltd sells the

Mitsubushi compressor-installed air-conditionerswith three years warrantycard to the customers.

In addition, MyanmarChigo Group Ltd willdistribute its new electronicproducts.

MNA

Prizes presented to sale agents forChigo brand air-conditioners

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects1,000-acre rubber… (from page 4)gave instructions on undertaking of small-scalebreeding tasks and regional development mattersjoining hands with the local people.

Upon arrival at Dunban village, Lt-Gen YeMyint and party met with officers, other ranks andfamilies, gave instructions on striving for realizationof five rural development tasks, and presented clothesto them.

On arrival at Women’s Vocational TrainingSchool in Dunban village, Commander Maj-GenOhn Myint presented clothes and gifts to trainees andLt-Gen Ye Myint, K 300,000 for the trainees of theschool through the principal.

Afterwards, Head of Mogaung TownshipResettlement and Land Records Department U TinTun briefed Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party on cultivationof rubber.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party looked intorubber and perennial crops cultivation project of UMaran Zaw Bauk and rubber and fruit farm of UMaung Aik.

Over 676 acres were put under rubber in 2006-2007 and on 217 acres in 2007-2008 in MogaungTownship. Therefore, the number of total acres ofrubber in the township reached 893 acres.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party went toPhakant and met with departmental officials of thetownship.

According to the report of an official to Lt-GenYe Myint, there were 19,387 acres of monsoon paddyand 228 acres of summer paddy in 2006-2007 inPhakant Township. The township set its target of29,387 acres of rice in 2007-2008 and so far 5,987acres have been put under paddy in the township, anofficial said in his report to Lt-Gen Ye Myint. Officialsconcerned also reported on implementation of fiverural development tasks and conditions of educationand health sectors of the township.

After hearing reports, Lt-Gen Ye Myint urgeddepartmental officials to make efforts for developmentof the region in cooperation with local people.Regarding the agricultural sector, he stressed theimportance of correct cultivation method, use of naturaland chemical fertilizer and farming machinery to reachthe target production and to meet the food sufficiencyin the region. As peace and security prevail in theregion, local people enjoy the fruits of development in

social, education and health sectors, he said.Secretary of Kachin State Union Solidarity and

Development Association U Ra Wam Jon accepted1,500 applications for membership of USDA presentedby jade mining entrepreneurs and employees in thepresence of Lt-Gen Ye Myint.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint presented exercisebooks to the Phakant Township Education Officer.

The commander presented USDA uniforms tothe secretary of Phakant Township USDA, and MinisterBrig-Gen Thein Zaw presented note books to membersof social organizations.

MNA

Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of Ministry of Defence visits a Basic Education High School in Mongyan.—MNA

Director U Nay Myo Aung speaking at special lucky draw programmeof Myanmar Chigo Group Ltd. — MNA

Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects development of Mongyan in Shan State (East)NAY PYI TAW, 18 July

— Member of the StatePeace and DevelopmentCouncil Lt-Gen Kyaw Winof the Ministry of Defenceaccompanied byCommander of TriangleRegion Command Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing,heads of SPDC Office anddepartmental officialsattended a ceremony togrow physic nut plants onthe 10-acre plot ofMongyan stationyesterday.

First, Lt-Gen KyawWin presented physic nutsaplings to familymembers of the station andmembers of the socialorganizations.

Next, Lt-Gen KyawWin and the commandergrew the physic nut plantsand viewed theparticipation of familymembers of the station andmembers of the socialorganizations in theceremony and gavenecessary instructions.

Later, Lt-Gen KyawWin met with family

members of theservicemen at the hall ofthe station and greetedthem.

At MongyanTownship People’sHospital, Lt-Gen KyawWin and party comfortedthe patients and presentedgifts to them. Lt-Gen KyawWin donated K 1 millionto the medical funds of thehospital through Dr AungKo Oo.

The commanderreported to Lt-Gen KyawWin on arrangements forconstruction of deliveryroom and operation theatreand the maintenance taskof the hospital.

At the office ofMongyan TownshipSPDC, Lt-Gen Kyaw Winand party met withdepartmental officials andmembers of the socialorganizations.

The chairman of theMongyan TownshipSPDC reported on regionaldevelopment task. Thecommander gave asupplementary report.

After hearing reports,Lt-Gen Kyaw Win said thegovernment is undertakingthe tasks for prevailingpeace and stability anddevelopment of the nation,and building the discipline-flourishing democraticnation through the unitedstrength of the national

people. He urgeddepartmental personneland local people toparticipate in a drive forthe implementation of theseven-step Road Map.

Next, they proceededto the Basic EducationHigh School in Mongyanand inspected academic

matters of the school. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win presentedawards to fiveoutstanding students inm a t r i c u l a t i o nexamination for 2007.Later, they inspected thedevelopment of Mongyanin a motorcade.

Afterwards, they

arrived at the field ofpeasant U Aik Yi San andviewed the thriving 8-acresoya bean and 2-acremaize.

After that, theyinspected the developmentand greening of Monglwemodel village by car.

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6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 19 July, 2007

The National Convention is nearing

completion with success. A State constitution will

emerge. And it will be approved by a national

referendum. And then political parties will be formed,

general elections held and democratic machinery

will surely emerge. After that, the future Union of

Myanmar will be governed in accordance with that

constitution. As the nation will be governed in accord

with the laws prescribed under the constitution, there

will be less flaws and weaknesses.

Some big nations have insisted that

substantive political reforms would be necessary

before sanctions could be lifted. So, if democracy

machinery actually runs, economic sanctions will

come to a stop and foreign investments will pour into

the country. As a result, there will be more job

opportunities for young people, technologies will

develop, the number of cottage industries will swell

due to foreign investments, new education systems

will be adopted to conform to skills and qualifications

necessary for related worksites, the young will get

motivated to pursue education and they will

competitively go after the technologies. All will

accept that capital and technology will play a major

You can get it if you know howSaya Soe (Taungdwingyi)

role in the globe.

The results and benefits derived from the

constitution regardless of whoever has led in writing it

deserve to be welcomed. It is high time we got out of the

complicated and deteriorating situation. Priority should

be given to the policy. There had been many blunders as

priority was given to the person rather than the policy.

In the future democratic machinery of the

Union of Myanmar, the Tatmadaw will represent 25

per cent. Even under the leadership of the ruling

Tatmadaw government, the people have been enjoying

peace and stability of the State and living with high

hopes. Why is there a bargaining attitude towards the

25-per cent representation of the Tatmadaw? In reality,

history cannot be written without the participation of

Tatmadaw. Myanmar’s politics is usually characterized

by splits. Myanmar also has had a tradition that every

time the State was on the verge of collapse, the

Tatmadaw had to intervene and save it. Just look at the

situation in 1958. At that time democracy was being

practiced. AFPFL split, power-hungry politicians put

the blame on each other and eventually, those problems

even posed danger to the Tatmadaw. The then prime

minister had to seek help and handed over State duties

Democracy would have been herein the country if grudges and prideare put aside. However, thereemerged signs of hostilities whendemocracy was within sight. Ithappened soon after the elections in1990. Of course it is human naturein the time of transition from onesystem to another but the nationsuffered severely when mutual trustand confidence was lost.

to the Tatmadaw for 18 months. After handling the

situation, the Tatmadaw entrusted the power back to

the prime minister through a fair election. Soon after

that, some states demanded secession from the Union

and rights and privileges prescribed in the 1947

constitution. But, it was spine-chilling that the

colonialists made attempts to sow discord among the

states trying to secede from the Union by giving

them incentives. National race armed insurgents

were roaming the border areas and the communists

were taking foothold in the Yoma mountain ranges.

In consequence, multi-party democracy ended

following splits in the political parties. The Tatmadaw

had to take control of the nation’s worsening situation

again.

In the later part of Myanmar Socialist

Programme Party, the Tatmadaw was blamed for the

nation’s economic slump. Was it due to the person or

the policy? Wasn’t it due to the wrong policy?

Socialism was very popular around 1962 when the

Tatmadaw took over the State responsibilities. As

the nation was got into trouble due to democracy

system, socialism caught the attraction of the people.

When all the socialist countries in the world went

hungry, democracy came to rise its head again.

Democracy would have been here in the

country if grudges and pride are put aside.

However, there emerged signs of hostilities when

democracy was within sight. It happened soon

after the elections in 1990. Of course it is human

nature in the time of transition from one system

to another but the nation suffered severely when

mutual trust and confidence was lost. They have

ridiculed whatever constructive endeavours made

by the Tatmadaw government, pointed out its flaws

and threatened with calls for a reform of the

Tatmadaw. This way they senselessly undermined

all efforts made to secure national reconsolidation.

In the absence of mutual trust and confidence the

road to democracy would never be smooth.

Democratic forces should be able to strive for national

reconsolidation through farsightedness. They should

give top priority to the task of “non-disintegration of

the Tatmadaw”. They should learn lesson from the

incidents in the time of AFPFL in 1948 when some

battalions within the Tatmadaw were disunited.(See page 9)

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(from page 8)

The year 1948 was the initial

period or the first taste of democracy

in Myanmar. Prompted by the

ideological differences and divergent

political views Communists went

underground. Some battalions did the

same. Once underground they went

on committing acts of tit for tat along

with destructive acts, asking extortion

money from the people, torching the

villages, blasting the trains, murdering

the national brethren and so on and so

forth. The intrusion of the nationalist

Chinese (KMT) worsened the

deteriorating situation caused by

multi-coloured insurgents. These were

followed by the scourge of heroin.

There was extensive and widespread

theft or smuggling of gems, metal and

teak out of the country; the natural

resources were nearly exhausted.

Finally, there has emerged a buffer zone

in the ignoble name of refugee camps.

This has been a political conspiracy.

The conspracies in different shapes and

designs have caused sufferings and

hardships among the people and division

and disunity is to blame. It has now

been nearly 60 years. The struggles

and strifes have brought no benefits

to us. The Tatmadaw government

has been able to tackle this problem

and we can say that the fire has died

down. Still, remnants are left and

this is known to all. We have to fight

among ourselves wasting the valuable

time instead of doing something good

for the nation while those standing

by are in glee and exploiting the

situation. This, in fact, is shameful.

This evil legacy originated from the

grudges and pride of the so-called

political leaders.

Since the 1988 disturbances

those democracy leaders have

attempted to sow discord and divide

the Tatmadaw. They were poised to

make the same mistakes of the past.

They failed to study history, ignored

the law and put aside the policy in

favour of the person. Truely narrow-

mindedness. Democracy derived

from greed, anger, delusion and

grudges will be insecure. The buffer

zone will grow thicker and thicker

and the nation itself will be extinct

amidst the political turmoil.

All, therefore, should be

broad-minded and far-sighted in

dealing with democracy affairs.

National cause rather than party’s

cause is to be placed in the fore. If we

try to play with democracy without

sacrificing spirit and attempt to do

the historic duty lacking skills and

They failed to study history,ignored the law and put asidethe policy in favour of the person.Truely narrow-mindedness.Democracy derived from greed,anger, delusion and grudges willbe insecure. The buffer zone willgrow thicker and thicker andthe nation itself will be extinctamidst the political turmoil.

competence we will face the same

fate of the AFPFL period. As history

repeats itself the Tatmadaw has to

take control of the situation time

and agian. To be able to avoid this

kind of vicious cycle, is it not

appropriate for the Tatmadaw to

represent 25 per cent in the

democracy machinery? In fact, this

is the most practical and secure way

which is suitable for the objective

situation in Myanmar today.

The sure thing is that all the

national races are to join hands with

the Tatmadaw with trust and

confidence free from grudges paving

the way for democracy and realizing it

in no time.

Learning mistakes of 1948,

1958 and 1988 as lessons it is time for

all of us to get united.

Translation: ST+AK

Myanma Alin & Keymon:

18-7-2007

*******

It has now been nearly 60years. The struggles and strifeshave brought no benefits to us.The Tatmadaw government hasbeen able to tackle this problemand we can say that the fire hasdied down. Still, remnants are leftand this is known to all. We haveto fight among ourselves wastingthe valuable time instead of doingsomething good for the nationwhile those standing by are inglee and exploiting the situation.This, in fact, is shameful.

You can get it if you know howSaya Soe (Taungdwingyi)

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(from page 1)The new Constitution

should be suitable to thenation and the people.Hence, the government hasbeen striving for the emer-gence of a Constitution thatis in accord with a systemdesired by the people, andat the same time, it has beenconstantly making arrange-ments to enable the nationand the people to be readyto adapt themselves to thenew era and system. Thegovernment reconvened theNational Convention on 17May 2004. The delegateshave been holding discus-sions to adopt the detailedbasic principles. We take

Those with negative viewsabout NC just a handful …

pleasure and honour to theirefforts as the National Con-vention will be completedsoon.Esteemed delegates,

The National Conven-tion temporarily adjournedin 1996 was reconvened forthe first time from 17 Mayto 9 July 2004; for the sec-ond time from 17 Februaryto 31 March 2005; for thethird time from 5 Decem-ber 2005 to 31 January2006; and for the fourthtime from 10 October to 29December 2006. The del-egates have been able tohold discussions franklyand freely based on theirexperiences, knowledge

and vision, taking into ac-count the past, the presentand the future. Thanks tothe delegates’ loyalty to theState, firm Union Spirit andfar-sightedness, the soundresults of the National Con-vention will become thenew pages of the nation’shistory.

At the present NationalConvention, the delegates’suggestions on the chapters— Election, Political Par-ties, Provisions on State ofEmergency, Amendmentof the Constitution, StateFlag, State Seal, NationalAnthem and the Capital,Transitory Provisions andGeneral Provisions will becompiled and discussed toadopt detailed basic princi-ples concerning the saidchapters.

From the beginning ofthe National Convention todate, the basic principlesand detailed basic princi-ples are adopted with onevoice through all-round dis-cussions by the delegatesfor the emergence of anenduring State constitution.So, the forthcoming Stateconstitution is to be basedon these points. However,some elements who wantto tarnish the image of theNational Convention sug-gested that some delegateswould not be attending theNC fearing that the already-adopted basic principles

so. Action may be takenagainst these attempts un-der the law in order to pre-vent destructive elementsfrom disturbing systematichanding over of State du-ties and successful imple-mentation of NC proce-dures. Here, I would saythose with negative viewsabout the NC are just a hand-ful of people, whereas thosesupporting the NC are thegreat majority of the peo-ple.Esteemed National Con-vention delegates,

The delegates’ sugges-tions, the panel of chair-

today’s people have gainedthe knowledge about andput trust in the detailed ba-sic principles the NC hasadopted.

This session is finalone, so it is required of youdelegates to make thoroughreviews about the adoptedbasic principles and detailedbasic principles so that allthe principles are harmoni-ous one another. In the proc-ess, there should not be anydifference in essence be-tween initial aims of theprinciples and the already-adopted detailed basic prin-ciples.

would be binding upon theupcoming State constitu-tion. As a matter of fact,their ignoring the already-adopted basic principlesreflects that they are desir-ous of making all the NCfunctions illegal. Attemptsto harm the NC functionsinclude destructive meanssuch as disturbing, disrupt-ing, blocking and criticiz-ing the NC, inciting publicmisunderstanding, holdinganti-NC talks, writing anddistributing publicationsdesigned to oppose the NC,carrying out NC proceduresor participating in the draw-ing of the State constitutionor writing and distributingthe State constitution with-out having any rights to do

men’s assessments, and theadoption of detailed basicprinciples through del-egates’ discussionsthroughout the NC havebeen telecast and stated inthe newspapers in detail.As a result, the essence ofthe National Conventionand the hard work of thedelegates have been knownnot only to the people of thenation but also to the inter-national community. So,today, many people areworking hard with a senseof duty in support of theNational Convention.

Besides, delegates arerelaying their experiencesand knowledge they havegained from the NC to thepeople in their circles. So,

Esteemed National Con-vention delegates,

Arrangements for ac-commodation, meals, trans-portation and security of thedelegates are made underthe supervision of experi-enced persons. If there isany requirement, you cancontact with responsiblepersons for your conven-ience. Here, I would like toremind you that certain per-sons are opposed to theNational Convention. So,all of you delegates are duty-bound to protect collec-tively the National Conven-tion with a sense and aware-ness of security. I wish youa success in discharge ofyour duties with enthusi-asm.—MNA

YANGON, 18 July— Dean of the DiplomaticCorps CambodianAmbassador to MyanmarMr Hul Phany andAmbassadors of Vietnam,India, Malaysia, Brunei,Arab Republic of Egypt,Sri Lanka, the Philippines,Korea, Thailand andFrance, Charge d’Affaires

Foreign diplomats observe National Conventionai of Serbia, Nepal,Pakistan, China, Singapore,Saudi Arabia, Russia, Laosand Bangladesh, diplomatsof Japan and China and theregional coordinator of UNorganizations arrived atPyidaungsu Hall ofNyaunghnapin Camp herethis morning.

They made

observations on attendanceof National Conventiondelegates and preparationsand holding of the PlenarySession of the NationalConvention. Next, theyviewed hostels, personalgoods shops, bookstalls,hospital and gym atNyaunghnapin Camp.

MNA

YANGON, 18 July — Members U Mya San, U Aye Lwin and U Pho Soof Baganpon Village, U Sein Myint Htay and U San Tint of MyatthaywamaVillage of Mawlamyinegyun Township National League for Democracy ofAyeyawady Division resigned from the NLD of their own accord on 9 July,sending letters of resignations to the NLD Headquarters and local authorities.

In the letters of resignation sent to Mawlamyinegyun Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Subcommission, they said that they had lostinterest and faith in acts of the NLD, and that is why they resigned from the party,they said. — MNA

Five members quit Mawlamyinegyun TownshipNLD, losing interest and faith in the party

Ambassadors and diplomats visit store at Nyaunghnapin Camp. — MNA

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein shakes hands with a diplomat atplenary session of the National Convention. — MNA

Information Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan answers queries ofjournalists. — MNA

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National Convention reconvenes at…(from page 16)

Sagaing, Taninthayi,Bago, Magway, Manda-lay, Yangon andAyeyawady Divisions,delegates of peasants fromKachin, Kayah, Kayin,Chin, Mon, Rakhine,Shan (South), Shan(North) and Shan (East)States, Sagaing,

Taninthayi, Bago,Magway, Mandalay,Yangon and AyeyawadyDivisions, delegates ofworkers from Kachin,Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon,Rakhine, Shan (South),Shan (North) and Shan(East) States, Sagaing,Taninthayi, Bago,Magway, Mandalay,Yangon and AyeyawadyDivisions, delegates ofintellectuals and intelli-gentsia, delegates of StateService Personnel fromthe State Peace and De-velopment Council Of-fice, the President Office,the Pyithu Hluttaw Office,the Government Office,the Supreme Court, theAttorney-General’s Of-fice, the Auditor-Gener-al’s Office, the Multi-party Democracy GeneralElection Commission Of-

fice, the Civil Service Se-lection and TrainingBoard, the Yangon CityDevelopment Committee,the Mandalay City Devel-opment Committee andthe State service person-nel of the respective min-istries, other invited del-egates, delegates fromShan State (North) Spe-

cial Region-1, Shan State(North) Special Region-2, Shan State (North) Spe-cial Region-3, Shan State(East) Special Region-4,Shan State (North) Spe-cial Region-5(KDA),Shan State (South) Spe-cial Region-6, KachinState Special Region-1,Kachin State Special Re-gion-2, Kayah State Spe-cial Region-1, Kayah StateSpecial Region-2, KayahState Special Region-3,Kayinni National Demo-cratic Party (KNDP)(Dragon) Group, KayinniNational ProgressiveParty (KNPP) Breakaway(Hoya), Kayinni NationalUnity and Solidarity Or-ganization (Ka Ma SaNya), Democratic KayinBuddhist Organization(DKBA) andHaungthayaw Special Re-

gion Group who had re-turned to the legal fold,Nyeinchanyay MyothitGroup from Hpa-anTownship of Kayin State,Burma Communist Party(Rakhine Group), ArakanArmy (AA), Homein Re-gion Development andWelfare Group,Shwepyiaye (MTA),

Manpan People’s MilitiaGroup, Mon Peace Group(Chaungchi Region) andMon (Breakaway) NaiSaik Chan Group that hadexchanged arms for peace.

Ambassadors of theSocialist Republic of Vi-etnam, the Republic ofIndia, Malaysia, BruneiDarussalam, Egypt, SriLanka, the Philippines, theRepublic of Korea, Thai-land and France; chargesd’affaires ai of Serbia,Nepal and Pakistan, thePeople’s Republic ofChina, Singapore, SaudiArabia, Russian Federa-tion, Laos and Bangla-desh; diplomats from Ja-pan and the PRC, the Re-gional Coordinator of UNAgencies led by Dean ofthe Diplomatic CorpsCambodian AmbassadorMr Hul Phany observed

the National Conventionand the patron, the chair-man and members ofMyanmar Foreign Corre-spondents Club, officialsof information and peri-odicals, the chief editorsand executives of maga-zines and journals at homegathered news.

At 7.30 am before theplenary session of theNational Convention,Chairman of NationalConvention ConveningCommission Secretary-1of the State Peace andDevelopment Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and mem-bers, Chairman of Na-tional Convention Con-vening Work CommitteeChief Justice U Aung Toeand members, Chairmanof National ConventionConvening ManagementCommittee Auditor Gen-eral Maj-Gen Lun Maungand members, chairmen ofthe respective subcommit-tees and members, del-egates of political parties,representatives-elect, del-egates of national races,delegates of peasants, del-egates of intellectuals andintelligentsia, delegates of

workers, delegates of serv-ice personnel and otherinvited delegates signedin the attendance books atPyidaungsu Hall and therecreation hall for Na-tional Convention del-egates.

At 8.45 am before theplenary session of theNational Convention,Chairman of NationalConvention ConveningCommission Secretary-1of the State Peace andDevelopment Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and mem-bers, Chairman of Na-tional Convention Con-vening Work CommitteeChief Justice U Aung Toeand members, Chairman

of National ConventionConvening ManagementCommittee Auditor Gen-eral Maj-Gen Lun Maungand members greeted am-bassadors, chargesd’affaires ai, diplomats,the Regional Coordinatorof UN Agencies, the pa-tron, the chairman andmembers of MyanmarForeign CorrespondentsClub, the chief editors ofmagazines and journals.

Chairman of NCCCSecretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein

Sein presided over the ple-nary session and Secre-tary of NCCC Minister forInformation Brig-GenKyaw Hsan acted as mas-ter of ceremonies.

First, the secretary ofNCCC announced the startof the meeting as therewere 1,058 delegates at-tending out of 1,071 listedaccounting for 98.79 percent.

Next, Chairman ofNCCC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein deliveredan opening speech. (Thespeech delivered byChairman of NCCC Sec-retary-1 Lt-Gen TheinSein is reported sepa-rately.) Then, the plenary

meeting took a break at9.10 am.

During the break,NCCC Secretary MinisterBrig-Gen Kyaw Hsan andNCC Work committeemembers cordially greetedthe ambassadors, chargesd’affaires ai diplomats andthe Regional Coordinatorof UN Agencies led byDean of the DiplomaticCorps Cambodian Ambas-sador Mr Hul Phany.

Next, NCCC SecretaryMinister Brig-Gen Kyaw

Hsan and delegates repliesto queries raised by thechief editors and execu-tives of magazines andjournals.

The plenary sessionresumed at 9.35 am, andNCCC Secretary Minis-ter Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsanexplained the proceduresof the National Conven-tion. (The clarificationmade by Secretary ofNCCC Minister Brig-GenKyaw Hsan is reportedseparately.)

The plenary sessionwent into recess at 10. am.

The Plenary Session ofthe National Conventioncontinues on 20 July at 9am.— MNA

Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan acts as masterof ceremonies at plenary session of the

National Convention. — MNA

A delegate to the National Convention replies to queries of journalists.—MNA

Ambassadors and diplomats seen at plenary session of the NationalConvention. — MNA

Journalists seen at plenary session of the National Convention. MNA

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Secretary of National Convention Convening Commission(from page 16)

(4) To hold discussions in an objective way at thesessions of the National Convention and toavoid criticisms of a person or an organization

(5) To pay respect to the State Flag wheneverthey enter or depart the conference hall

(6) Not to bring arms, ammunition, recorders,mobile phones, video cameras, cameras,computers, laptops and similar equipment withthem to the conference room

(7) To keep news of the National Conventionsecret before it is issued officially

As the delegates are able to enjoy rights andprivileges, they should observe the procedures andrules and regulations and should be dutiful.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

The Panel of Chairmen is required to supervise thesessions of the National Convention and the groupdiscussions. In accord with the procedures, the Panelof Chairmen is formed with five representatives of theNational Convention Convening Work Committee, 10representatives of the political parties andrepresentatives-elect and five representatives each ofother six remaining groups of delegates. The proceduresof the National Convention and the duties and powersof the Chairman and the Panel of Chairmen havealready been designated. The Chairman and the Panelof Chairmen will have to systematically supervise theNational Convention sessions in accord with the dutiesand powers.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

The Chapter III states scrutiny work and validityof a meeting. A session of the National Convention canbe declared valid if 50 per cent of all the delegatesattend it.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

The Chapter IV contains the procedures and rulesand regulations to be observed in the discussions at theplenary sessions and group discussions of the NationalConvention. I will now explain the proceduresconcerning the group discussions as follows:

1. Delegates will have to present their proposalsand suggestions within their delegate group andto present them to the Panel of Chairmenconcerned. The suggestions approved by thePanel of Chairmen should be compiled and thensubmitted to the plenary session of the NationalConvention.

2. In addition to papers approved by the delegategroup concerned, the delegates can submit theirindividual or group-wise proposals andsuggestions to the plenary session through thePanel of Chairmen after discussing the matter atthe group meetings.

3. Representatives of the political parties andrepresentatives-elect will have to submit theirparty-wise majority-approved suggestions anddiscussions at the group meetings and then tothe plenary session through the Panel ofChairmen.

4. In addition to the aforesaid majority-approvedpapers, representatives of the political parties,representatives-elect and independentrepresentatives-elect, if they have any individualor separate proposals or suggestions will haveto submit their papers to the plenary sessionwith the permission of the Panel of Chairmenafter the matter has been presented andthoroughly discussed at the group meetings.

5. If there surface any disagreements inconnection with the suggestions or proposals ofthe political parties, delegate groups andindependent representatives-elect, the National

Convention Convening Work Committee willtake necessary measures to solve them.

Esteemed National Convention delegates,Now, I will explain the procedures of the plenary

session of the National Convention as follows:1. The group-wise proposal papers that will be

submitted to the plenary session should be clearand precise.

2. The names of one or two or three delegates whoare going to read the papers will have to besubmitted to the Work Committee within thefixed time through the Panel of Chairmenconcerned.

3. In presenting the proposal paper at the plenarysession, only the listed persons or a person willhave to read the paper submitted in advance.They or he will have to read only the suggestionsapproved in the said paper.

4. Suggestions at group discussions and plenarysessions should be within the framework of thesix objectives of the National Convention.

5. If there arise any disagreements resulting fromthe suggestions submitted to the plenary sessions,the Work Committee will, as necessary, makearrangements to the best of its ability to solvethe problems.

Esteemed National Convention delegates,There are rules for group discussions and the

plenary sessions. They are:1. not to speak words disloyal to the nation,2. not to speak words harmful to non-disintegration

of the Union, non-disintegration of nationalsolidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty,

3. not to speak words that serve the interests of theorganizations or persons who are outside thelegal fold,

4. not to speak words that harm solidarity, mutualhelp and friendly relations among national races,

5. not to criticize any religions,6. not to submit a matter that has been already

discussed at the National Convention again,7. not to accuse any of the NC delegates

subjectively,8. in submitting a paper, to read out and discuss the

paper, as presented already, and not to read anypoints that are not included in the already-presented paper. A principle is laid down in thisregard that if some points that are not includedin the paper are read out, only the points stipulatedin the already-presented paper will have to beput on record.

9. There is another rule that the attendees are not toget out of the hall in protest or to make fun in arowdy way individually or in groups while anNC plenary session or group-wise meeting is inprogress.

I would like to remind you that it is important toabide by these rules and regulations for ensuringsuccessful completion of the National Conventionwith dignity.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

Chapter (5) features some prohibitions to protectNC delegates for ensuring successful completion ofthe National Convention. Some of them are:

(1) for NC delegates, not to distribute any kinds ofdocuments prohibited by the NationalConvention Work Committee,

(2) not to leak and distribute the documents theWork Committee has designated to keep secret,

(3) not to bring along with them and hold arms intothe compound of Nyaunghnapin Camp includingin the hostels and convention hall while theNational Convention is in session.

Esteemed National Convention delegates,What I have explained are important points that

are stated in the procedures for convening the NationalConvention. These procedures, duties, privileges, rulesand regulations and prohibitions are aimed at ensuringsuccessful completion of the National Convention andholding cordial discussions. So, I believe you delegatesunderstand and will observe them.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

Now, I would like to present the managementarrangements so that you can attend the NC in peace.

During the NC adjournment period, your hostelswere all repaired for your comfort and convenience.

We are also taking necessary measures to makesure that the meals and food to serve you are hygienic.In cooking meals, daily programmes for dishes aredrawn in advance for your good appetite. All kinds ofmeals are prepared to be suitable for people of differentreligions, and special arrangements are also made forthe convenience of the vegetarians only.

Preparations are made in various sectors such ashealth, medical treatment, sports, periodicals, andentertainment. You delegates may take physicalexercise in the morning and evening such as walkingand jogging, along with playing badminton, tabletennis, weightlifting and body building and physicalculture. Apart from equipment for sports games, a golfpractising range has been set up. To provide healthcare, a hospital is opened in the compound with doctorsand nurses including specialists along with variouskinds of medicines and medical equipment.Arrangements are also made for sick delegates toreceive treatment in the hospital.

For your rest and recreation, hostels are furnishedwith TV sets, Karaoke sets, newspapers and journals.In addition, bookstores and book rentals are opened.As entertainment programmes, music show, anyeint,dance variety and films are staged in rotation.

Win Thuzar and GEC sales centres, hairdressingsalons, beauty parlours, laundry services, spectaclesshops and restaurant are opened for your convenience.And necessary measures have been taken for transportand post office and telephone booths are opened forcommunications.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

Today, the government is implementing the State’sseven-step Road Map to transform the nation into amodern developed democratic one with flourishingdiscipline. In the process, the National Convention isthe first and the most crucial step as well as the workto be put on record. At the National Convention,representatives of people from all walks of life areholding discussions and making suggestions withnationalistic fervour and Union Spirit.

As you know, this session is the final one, sowhen the NC is over, the remaining steps will beimplemented one after another. Nevertheless,destructive elements who are desirous of disruptingthe drive for transition to a modern and developeddemocratic nation with flourishing discipline, thoseare attempting to seize State power through short cut,lackeys of external elements and those incitinginstability and unrest to gain position are now resortingto various means to destabilize the nation with generalcrises with the intention of inciting massdemonstrations. At the same time, they are hatchingschemes to commit subversive acts. I would say tightsecurity measures are being taken for safety of theNational Convention and the delegates.

In conclusion, I wish you a success in givinggood advice, making suggestions and working togetherin peace while the NC is in session for adoptingdetailed basic principles in drawing an enduring Stateconstitution in the interests of the nation and thepeople.—MNA

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Two delegate groups of National Convention meetYANGON, 18 July — The meetings of the delegate

group of representatives-elect and the delegate group ofState Service Personnel were held at the designatedplaces of Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township,Yangon Division, this morning and afternoon, attendedby members of the panel of chairmen of group-wise anddelegates.

Delegate group of representatives-electThe meeting to select a vacant member of the panel

of chairmen of the delegate group of representatives-electwas held at the hall-2 this afternoon.

U San Tha Aung of Mro (or) Khami NationalSolidarity Organization presided over the meeting as analternate chairman together with U Maung Gyi of UnionPa-O National Organization and U Mahn Tin Maung (a)U Mahn Myo Nyunt of Union Kayin League as membersof the panel of chairmen. Deputy Director U Khin Sein ofNational Convention Convening Work Committee OfficeGroup-4 acted as MC and Assistant Director Daw Mi MiShein as co-MC. The MC declared the start of the meetingas 12 out of 13 delegates were in attendance, accountingfor 92.31 per cent.

The alternate chairman made an opening address andexplained selecting of a vacant member for the panel ofchairmen.

U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township Constituency-2tabled a motion and U Aung Thein of Ywangan Townshipseconded the motion.

Next, the alternate chairman declared that U KyarHar Shè was selected as a member of the panel ofchairmen.

Later, the alternate chairman made concludingremarks, and the meeting was adjourned at 2.50 pm.

Delegate group of State Service PersonnelThe meeting to select a vacant member of the panel

of chairmen of the delegates group of State ServicePersonnel was held at the hall-7 this morning.

U Arnt Maung of the Ministry of Religious Affairspresided over the meeting as an alternate chairman togetherwith U Hla Tin of the Ministry of Commerce and Dr DawMyat Myat Ohn Khin of the Ministry of Health asmembers of the panel of chairmen.

Deputy Director U Htay Win of NationalConvention Convening Work Committee OfficeGroup-9 acted as MC and Assistant Director U HteinMin as co-MC. The MC declared the start of meetingas 105 out of 106 delegates were in attendance,accounting for 99.06 per cent. The alternate chairmanmade an opening address and explained selecting of avacant member for the panel of chairmen.

U Aung Kyi Thein of the Ministry of Agriculture andIrrigation tabled a motion and Col Myint Ohn of theMinistry of Defence seconded the motion.

Next, the alternate chairman declared that Maj-GenWin Than of the Ministry of Defence was selected as amember of panel of chairmen.

Later, the alternate chairman made the concludingremarks, and the meeting was adjourned at 11.10 pm.

MNA

Sales representatives of Robinbrand machines honoured

YANGON, 18 July — The best salesrepresentatives ofRobin brand engines, generatorsand water pumps were honoured and lucky draws forRobin brand items were chosen at Phai Lin Restauranthere yesterday.

Twin Star Co Ltd at No 199 on Bo Myat TunRoad, in Botahtaung Township has distributed Robinbrand engines, generators and water pumps across thecountry at reasonable prices.

Before lucky draws were picked up, officialsof Twin Star Co Ltd and sales representatives discussedqualities and durability of the Robin brand productswhich are available at Twin Star Co Ltd. — MNA

U San Tha Aung of Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization presides over the meetingof delegate group of representatives-elect. — MNA

U Arnt Maung of Ministry of Religious Affairs presides over the meeting of delegate group ofState Service Personnel. — MNA

The best sales representative of Robin brandengines, generators and pumps being honoured by an official of Twin Star Co Ltd. — MNA

Lt-Gen Myint Swe, wife donate Waso robes to member Sayadaws of SSMNCYANGON, 18 July — Lt-

Gen Myint Swe of theMinistry of Defence andwife Daw Khin Thet Htayattended the 9th Waso robeoffering ceremony atKanmyint Monastery onThiri Mingala Street inSangyoung Township on 12July.

Also present on theoccasion were Chairman ofthe State Sangha MahaNayaka CommitteeMagway SayadawAbhidhaja Maha RatthaGuru Abhidhaja Agga MahaSaddham-majotika Bhad-

danta Kumara and memberSayadaws and departmentalofficials.

Before the ceremony,Lt-Gen Myint Swe, wifeDaw Khin Thet Htay andparty offered meals tomembers of the Sangha inthe early morning.

The Chairman Sayadawadministered the FivePrecepts and members ofthe Sangha recited MettaSutta.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe andwife Daw Khin Thet Htaydonated Waso robes toChairman Sayadaw

Bhaddanta Kumara andSecretary SayadawNyaungdon SayadawAbhidhaja Maha RatthaGuru Abhidhaja MahaSaddhammajotika Bhad-danta Osadabhivamsa.

Commander of No 77Light Infantry DivisionBrig-Gen Win Myint,officials and wellwishersoffered Waso robes tomembers of the SSMNC.

The Secretary Sayadawdelivered a sermon, and thecongregation led by Lt-GenMyint Swe and wife sharedmerits gained. — MNA

Lt-Gen Myint Swe of Ministry of Defence and wife Daw Khin Thet Htaydonate Waso robes to a Sayadaw. — MNA

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

CLAIMS DAY NOTICEMV HUA SHAN VOY NO (77)

Consignees of cargo carried on MV HUA SHANVOY NO (77) are hereby notified that the vessel will bearriving on 20.7.2007 and cargo will be discharged intothe premises of A.W.P.T where it will lie at the consign-ee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws andconditions of the Port of Yangon.

Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 amto 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day nowdeclared as the third day after final discharge of cargofrom the vessel.

No claims against this vessel will be admitted afterthe Claims Day.

SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENTMYANMA PORT AUTHORITY

AGENT FOR: M/S COSCO SHIPPING CO., LTDPhone No: 256916/256919/256921

CLAIMS DAY NOTICEMV BANG SAO TONG VOY NO (103)

Consignees of cargo carried on MV BANG SAOTONG VOY NO (103) are hereby notified that thevessel will be arriving on 19.7.2007 and cargo will bedischarged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie atthe consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to thebyelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon.

Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 amto 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm up to Claims Day nowdeclared as the third day after final discharge of cargofrom the vessel.

No claims against this vessel will be admitted afterthe Claims Day.

SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENTMYANMA PORT AUTHORITY

AGENT FOR: M/S WONGSAMUT OCEANSHIPPING CO., LTD

Phone No: 256916/256919/256921

MYANMAR PORT AUTHORITY

HOLIDAY NOTICEAs the Wharves, ware

house and Chellan Officewill be closed on the 19th

July and 29th July 2007,being the Public Holiday.Goods will be received,shipped or delivered onpayment of Holiday Fees.

Over 1,000 childrencatch hand foot mouth

disease around ThailandBANGKOK, 17 July — A

total of 1,141 Thaichildren have caught handfoot mouth disease duringthe first six months thisyear, the country’s Pub-lic Health Ministry an-nounced on Monday.

The victims brokedown to 399 in southernprovinces, 371 in centralprovinces, 187 in north-eastern provinces and 184in northern provinces,according to a bulletin ofthe ministry. The numberincluded 191 children inBangkok, local newsnetwork The Nationreported. Doctor PratBoonyawongwiroj, per-manent secretary forPublic Health, said thenumber of victims of thedisease was nearly twotimes higher than that ofthe same period last year.

MNA/Xinhua

Coach collisionkills seven, injures

40 in VietnamHANOI, 17 July Seven

people died and 40 otherswere injured after a coachbumped into two otherones in Vietnam’s south-ern Dong Nai Province onMonday, Vietnam Newsreported.

After colliding withtwo other coaches, fivemotorbikes and onebicycle in the oppositedirection, the vehicle onthe north-south road hitan electricity pole andoverturned in Thong NhatDistrict.

MNA/Xinhua

Bus crashes kill 14in China

BEIJING, 17 July—A minibus overturned in a remotepart of southwest China, killing 12 people and injuringeight, Xinhua news agency said on Monday, adding toa string of fatal bus crashes in the country in the pastfew days.

The bus ran through roadside barriers and fell morethan 10 metres on Sunday in the mountainous andunderdeveloped province of Guizhou, Xinhua said.

Eleven were killed on the spot and one died inhospital, the agency said, adding that the bus driverwas in critical condition.

A Taiwan woman and a Mainland Chinese werekilled when a bus carrying 16 tourists from the self-ruled island crashed in Jinan City, capital of the easternprovince of Shandong, state media said.

Seven Taiwan tourists were among the 32 injured. On Friday, a bus carrying 29 people plunged into

the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, killing 14 touristsfrom inland Chinese provinces and leaving two missing,state media said.

MNA/Reuters

New Zealand eyes security,trade pacts with Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, 17 July—New Zealand and

Malaysia are eager to step up cooperation on counter-terrorism through exchanges of information betweentheir police forces, officials of both countries said onMonday.

Issues of security and trade topped New ZealandPrime Minister Helen Clark’s three-day visit toMalaysia, which is New Zealand’s ninth largest tradepartner with a trade volume worth 650 million NewZealand dollars (512.2 million US dollars ).

New Zealand is part of the Five Power DefenceArrangements, a military pact dating to 1971 thatcommits Australia, Britain and New Zealand toguarantee the security of Malaysia and Singapore,both former British colonies, if either is attacked.

Malaysia and New Zealand should adopt a morecoordinated approach in their efforts to fight terrorism,Clark told Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah AhmadBadawi at a meeting on Monday, Foreign MinisterSyed Hamid Albar said.“They want cooperation forthe operational side from our police,” Syed Hamid toldreporters after the meeting in the Malaysianadministrative capital of Putrajaya.

MNA/Reuters

Calcium, Vitamin D maylower diabetes risk

NEW YORK, 18 July — Calcium and Vitamin D,whether from food or supplements, may help lower therisk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to aresearch review.

A number of studies have found links betweentype 2 diabetes risk and calcium, Vitamin D and dairyfood intake. When the results from these studies arecombined, the new review found, people with thehighest intakes of Vitamin D and calcium had an 18 percent lower risk of diabetes than those with the lowestintakes.

Similarly, people who ate the most dairy food hada 14-per-cent lower diabetes risk than those who atethe least dairy.

Though it’s not clear why calcium and Vitamin Dare linked to diabetes risk, lab research has pointed tosome possibilities, according to the review authors, ledby Dr Anastassios G Pittas of Tufts-New EnglandMedical Centre in Boston.

MNA/Reuters

Sketches of an ‘American Idol’ inspired clothing

line for girls are seen in an undated publicity photo

released to Reuters on 12 July, 2007. — INTERNET

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pvaer;®Pc\. eKt\mP∑M>‘Pi;tui;tk\eqa Nuic\cMeta\”k^; tv\eSak\AM.Indian motorcycle maker TVS

opens factory in Indonesia

Dengue fever hits over 23,600 peoplein Thailand this year

JAKARTA, 17 July —Indian motorcycle makerTVS Group opened its firstfactory in IndonesiaMonday with the presenceof President Susilo Bam-bang Yudhoyono.

Located in the WestJava town of Karawang,the factory run by PT TVSMotor Company Indo-nesia has set initialproduction target of300,000 units a year.

The capacity will beincreased to one millionunits a year by 2011 afterthe factory is expanded.

TVS Group commis-sioner Venu Srinivasansaid the Indonesian plant,which cost some 50million US dollars, wasthe fourth for the companyand the first outside India.

The company willmake Indonesia itsproduction base for South-east Asian markets, hesaid. In his speech, Susilosaid he hoped the Indo-nesian motorcycle saleswould hit five millionunits a year supported byimproving power pur-chase of the Indonesian

people. “The five millionunits target is very likelyto be achieved. I amconfident that after 2007,motorcycle demand willpick up,”he said.

Indonesia’s motorcyclesales grew by 16.34 percent to 2.1 million units inthe first half of 2007 fromthe same period last year,according to the datareleased by the Asso-ciation of IndonesianMotorcycle Industries(AISI).

MNA/Xinhua

Pollution turns famous IndiaRAJ monument yellow

were crystal clear and crispand we believe and trustthat our observation willhelp,” a senior NEERIofficial, who requested notto be named, said onMonday.

Built in the early 20thcentury, the memorialhouses one of the world’slongest paintings — anelephant procession —among some 3,000 ex-hibits in 25 galleries. Abronze statue of QueenVictoria is enthroned atthe entrance and the domeis inscribed with the textof her imperial procla-mation speech. “The whitemarble is turning yello-wish due to pollution, andplasters have peeled off inmany chamber walls,”Bimal Bandyopadhyay, asenior archaeologistsaid.—MNA/Reuters

Passenger jet skids off runway in Colombia

A Embrear 190 aircraft is seen after an emergency landing at SimonBolivar airport in Santa Marta, about 1286 Km (800 miles) north of Bogota,

on 17 July, 2007. —INTERNET

B OGOTA, 17 July — AColombian plane carrying54 passengers skidded offa wet runway and plungednose-first into the Carib-bean Sea Tuesday in SantaMarta, 950 km north ofBogota, injuring at leastsix people, local aviationofficials said. The plane,operated by Aero Re-publica, smashed throughthe fence at the end of therunway at Simon Bolivarairport and slid halfwayinto the water whenlanding in heavy rain, theofficials said, adding thatthe plane was evacuatedand six people wereslightly injured. —Internet

KOLKATA (India), 17July — Poisonous fumes,dust and smog are stainingthe white-marbled QueenVictoria Memorial, one ofIndia’s best-known land-marks from the days ofthe British empire, a lead-ing environmental agencywarned on Monday. Themonument, built a centuryago when Kolkata — thenknown as Calcutta — wasthe capital of British-ruledIndia, is turning yellow,according to the NationalEnvironmental Engi-neering Research Institute(NEERI).

NEERI sent a report lastweek to the Kolkata HighCourt recommendingmeasures, including limi-ting traffic around theQueen Victoria Memorial,to save it from furtherdestruction. “Our findings

Boys cool down in apublic fountain inBerlin on 16 July,

2007. Weather forecastpredicts a peak of 36degrees Celsius (96,8degrees Fahrenheit)

for the next days. XINHUA

BANGKOK, 17 July — Atotal of 23,653 peoplehave been hit by denguefever this year aroundThailand with 21 of themkilled by the disease, thePublic Health Ministry ofthe country announced onMonday.

Deputy Public HealthMinister Morakot Korn-kasem said the 23,653cases had been recordeduntil 7 July.

Among the cases, 8,177cases happened in centralprovinces, 6,816 in north-eastern provinces, 5,282in southern provincesand 3,378 in northernprovinces.

The high-danger season

of dengue fever is July butearlier than usual rains hasmeant that dengue is agreater concern this yearthan before, Morakot wasquoted by local radio FM

100 as saying, adding thatthe insurgency in the farSouth means that anti-mosquito measures aremore difficult to apply.

MNA/Xinhua

Suicide driver kills five onGerman motorway

BERLIN, 17 July — A suicide driver killed himselfand four others after he took a wrong way down amotorway in northern Germany and crashed intoanother car, local reports said Sunday.

The 41-year-old German driver who drove againstthe traffic was apparently determined to take his ownlife, German news agency DPA quoted police assaying. The motorist died at the scene along with fourpassengers of the car he rammed head-on near thetown of Oldenburg, 150 kilometres south-west ofHamburg, said the report.—MNA/Xinhua

Smoke from artillery and tank shelling rises from the Palestinian Nahr al-Baredrefugee camp in northern Lebanon. Three Lebanese soldiers were killed onSaturday when a booby trap set by Fatah al-Islam militants exploded in the Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp, an Army spokesman said. — INTERNET

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14 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 19 July, 2007

S P O R T S Manchester United held 2-2 by J-League champions

Inter bag Lazio’s Jimenez,Colombian Rivas

MILAN, 18 July — Inter Milan have drafted in Lazioplaymaker Luis Jimenez and River Plate’s Colombiandefender Nelson Rivas.

The two players arrived at Inter's mountain trainingbase in northern Italy late on Monday and took part intraining on Tuesday, Inter's website (www.inter.it)said, without giving details of the transfers.

Chilean Jimenez has moved to the San Siro afterfalling out with Lazio bosses.

The 23-year-old likes to play in the hole behind thestriker and was a leading light for the Rome club lastseason as they secured a Champions League berthdespite tough financial constraints.— MNA/Reuters

Bayern’s Toni out 10 daysfor knee injury

BERLIN, 18 July — Bayern Munich striker Luca Toniwill be out of action for at least 10 days for a torntendon in his right knee, the club said on Monday.

"He won't be out of action for longer than 10 daysbecause the knee itself was not injured," a statement onthe club's website said. However, he will miss thisSaturday's Ligacup match against Werder Bremen inDusseldorf. — MNA/Xinhua

Furyk bemused by fuss overhis lofty world ranking

CARNOUSTIE (Scotland), 18 July — Jim Furyk isflabbergasted he gets more recognition for his loftyworld ranking than he receives for his one majorvictory.

The 37-year-old has frequently occupied secondplace behind Tiger Woods, although he was displacedon Monday by Phil Mickelson after his fellow Ameri-can was runner-up at the Scottish Open.

"I have probably gotten more attention for beingranked second in the world than I did for winning the2003 US Open," Furyk told reporters at the BritishOpen on Tuesday.

"It's mind-boggling to me. I cannot understand orfathom why that would be the case."

Furyk, one of the favourites for this week's champi-onship, says he never considers rankings when he goeshead-to-head with an opponent on the final day of atournament.

"Coming down the stretch, everyone is playingwell, you don't worry about the guy you're playingagainst, you worry about what you're doing," he said.

"It (rankings) don't mean that much to me. I amtrying to win golf tournaments."

Furyk ended a dismal run of five successive missedcuts at the British Open when he finished fourth atHoylake 12 months ago.— MNA/Reuters

Harrington rated fourthfavourite at Carnoustie CARNOUSTIE (Scotland), 18 July —

World number 10 Padraig Harrington israted fourth favourite to land the BritishOpen title, even though he has not ap-peared in the final two rounds of the cham-pionship since 2003.

The 35-year-old Irishman missed thecut in 2004 and 2006 and did not play the2005 edition due to the death of his father.

This week at Carnoustie, though, thebookmakers place Harrington behind onlyTiger Woods, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelsonon the betting list.— MNA/Reuters

Indonesia’s Bambang hoping forhappy ending at Asian Cup

JAKARTA, 18 July — Indonesia are not afraid offacing mighty South Korea in their final group matchat the Asian Cup, striker Bambang Pamungas said onTuesday.

"We know that Korea are one of the best teams inAsia," the 27-year-old told a news conference.

"They've played in the World Cup many times butwe have no fear about that."

All four teams can still qualify for the quarterfinalsfrom Group D, making for a tense finale on Wednes-day. Group leaders Saudi Arabia will line up againstBahrain in Palembang while Indonesia play Korea inJakarta.

Indonesia beat Bahrain and lost only by a stoppage-time goal to Saudi Arabia. They gave the Saudis atorrid time in the cavernous Gelora Bung Karno Sta-dium, roared on by more than 88,000 fans, beforerunning out of steam in the final stages.

"When you concede a goal in the last minute it'svery difficult," said Bambang. "But after the game wehad a meeting and we said we still have a chance toqualify, we still have a job to do."

He said Indonesia would aim to play their own wayagainst 2002 World Cup semifinalists Korea and pushto the final whistle.

"Hopefully we can maintain it for the 90 minutesand there will be a happy ending for us."

South Korea, one of the pre-tournament favourites,have been a major disappointment so far and even awin against Indonesia might not be enough to securethem a spot in the last eight.

Coach Pim Verbeek knows his team have theirbacks to the wall but refused to write off their chances.

MNA/Reuters

China’s goakeeper Li Leilei misses the ball for an Iran goalscored by Ferydoon Zandi (not in picture) during their 2007

Asian Cup Group C soccer match in Kuala Lumpuron 15 July, 2007.—INTERNET

Chinese NBA star Yao Ming plays basketball withchildren at the Shanghai Sports Institute in Shang-

hai on 8 July, 2007. Current and former NBAplayers participate in the “Basketball WithoutBorders” event in Shanghai to coach 54 youngparticipants from 17 countries and territoriesacross Asia. The event promotes friendship,

healthy living and education with an emphasis onHIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.—INTERNET

Australians proud to provecritics wrong

BANGKOK, 18 July — Australia's players have lashedout at their critics after Monday's Asian Cup win overThailand, saying media speculation of a rift within thesquad had spurred them on.

Reports of a split in the camp had begun circulatingafter the Socceroos' 3-1 loss to Iraq in their secondGroup A match had threatened to end their campaignearly.

The team angrily dismissed the claims but said theyhad provided the motivation needed to crush Thailand4-0 in their last group match and advance to thequarterfinals.

"We've copped a lot of crap off everybody and I'mhappy with the response," Australia captain MarkViduka told reporters on Tuesday.

"We were all obviously disappointed with ourperformances but I think we should be criticized for theway we performed. —MNA/Reuters

TOKYO, 18 July — Manchester United were held toa 2-2 draw by J-League champions Urawa Reds in afriendly match at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.

United scored through Darren Fletcher and CristianoRonaldo, with Urawa getting goals from HidekiUchidate and Shinji Ono.

United started off the game at a leisurely pace,content just to stroke the ball around the pitch.

After Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick failed tofind the target with early efforts, Ronaldo brought the58,716 fans to their feet in the 24th minute with acracking, 20-metre shot that Urawa keeper RyotaTsuzuki did well to palm away.

A minute later, United found themselves 1-0 downwhen Uchidate fired off a speculative shot from 25metres that wrong-footed Edwin van der Saar in theUnited goal.

In the dying minutes of the first half, Rooney burstinto life, first setting up a free header for Paul Scholes,

then running 50 metres through the Reds defence,before firing off a low shot that was also saved byTsuzuki. United drew level in the second minute of thesecond half when Michael Carrick set up Fletcher fora low drive from 10 metres.

After a Rooney cracker that just cleared the bar,United took the lead in the 52nd minute.

Giggs released Ronaldo on the left and the Portu-guese player cut in and finished off the move with acrisp, low drive from 20 metres.— MNA/Reuters

Participants take part in the opening ceremony ofthe Pan American Games at Maracana stadium in

Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2007. — XINHUA

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Wednesday, 18 July, 2007Summary of observations recorded at 09:30

hours MST: During the past 24 hours, weather has beenpartly cloudy in lower Sagaing Division, rain have beenisolated in Chin, Kayah and Kayin States and MagwayDivision, scattered in Shan and Mon States, upper SagaingMandalay, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Divisions, fairlywidespread in Kachin State and Yangon Division andwidespread in the remaining States and Divisions withisolated heavyfalls in Rakhine State and Mandalay Divi-sion. The noteworthy amounts of rainfall recorded wereNay Pyi Taw (1.58) inches, Kyauktaw (3.31) inches,Hkamti (2.41) inches, Shwegyin (2.08) inches, Taungoo(1.81) inches and Kayan (1.61) inches.

Maximum temperature on 17-7-2007 was 87°F.Minimum temperature on 18-7-2007 was 73°F. Rela-tive humidity at 09:30 hours MST on 18-7-2007 was97%. Total sunshine hours on 17-7-2007 was (0.3) hourapprox.

Rainfall on 18-7-2007 was (0.11) inch atMingaladon, (0.55) inch at Kaba-Aye, (0.55) inch atCentral Yangon. Total rainfall since 1-1-2007 was(74.09) inches at Mingaladon, (79.01) inches at Kaba-Aye and (78.86) inches at Central Yangon. Maximumwind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye) was (8) mph fromSouthwest at (19:20) hours MST on 17-7-2007.

Bay inference: Monsoon is moderate to strong inthe Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Forecast valid until evening of 19-7-2007: Rainwill be isolated in Chin and Kayah States, lower Sagaingand Magway Divisions, scattered in Shan, Mon andKayin States, upper Sagaing, Mandalay and TaninthayiDivisions and fairly widespread in the remaining areas.Degree of certainty is (80%).

State of the sea: Moderate to rough seas are likelyin Myanmar waters.

Outlook for subsequent two days: Moderatemonsoon.

Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouringareas for 19-7-2007: One or two rain. Degree of cer-tainty is (80%).

Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring areasfor 19-7-2007: One or two rain. Degree of certainty is(80%).).

Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouringareas for 19-7-2007: One or two rain. Degree of cer-tainty is (80%).

WEATHER

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Brazil jet disaster probe beginsSAO PAULO, 18 July — Rescue workers and crash investigators are searching the wreckage of a Brazilian

passenger jet that crashed in flames at Sao Paulo’s main airport.

The plane skidded across a main road before hitting a fuel depot.—INTERNET

All 186 people on boardthe Airbus 320 are believeddead, as well as many as 15people on the ground.

Tam Airlines Flight3054 from the southern cityof Porto Alegre landed atCongonhas airport indriving rain.

The plane skiddedacross a crowded roadbefore it crashed into a fueldepot and warehouse andexploded.

Reports spoke of

motorists being killed onthe road and peoplejumping out of thewindows of the low-riseTam Airlines building.

“The plane accele-rated when it reached theend of the runway and triedto take off again to avoidthe road, but it crashedinto the building andexploded,” eyewitnessJunior Matos told AFPnews agency.

President Luiz Inacio

Lula da Silva has declaredthree days of nationalmourning for the victims ofwhat is thought to be Brazil’sworst air disaster.

Sao Paulo StateGovernor Jose Serra saidnone of the 186 people onboard the Tam Airlinesflight could have survivedthe crash, with temperaturesin the fire reaching 1,000C.

The state’s attorneygeneral, Rodrigo Pinho, saidthe authorities would carry

out a thorough investigation“to determine the cause andto identify who was res-ponsible”.

A Brazilian opposi-tion congressman, JulioRedecker, is reported tohave been among those onthe flight.

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5th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Thursday, 19 July, 2007

YANGON, 18 July — With six objectives: Non-disintegration of the Union; Non-disintegration ofnational solidarity; Perpetuation of sovereignty; Flour-ishing of genuine multi-party democracy system; Fur-ther burgeoning of the noblest and worthiest of worldlyvalues namely justice, liberty and equality in the State;and For the Tatmadaw to be able to participate in thenational political leadership role of the State, theNational Convention, which was held from 10 Octoberto 29 December 2006 and temporarily adjourned,reconvened at Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp

National Convention reconvenes atNyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township

YANGON, 18 July— The following is the clarifica-tion on procedures of the National Convention madeby Secretary of the National Convention ConveningCommission Minister for Information Brig-Gen KyawHsan at the Plenary Session of the National Conven-tion that resumed today.

It gives me great pleasure to have a reunion withall the National Convention delegates here.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

We have invited the delegates in accord with theprevious list. The previous sessions of the NationalConvention were convened successfully thanks to thedelegates who observed all the procedures and rulesand regulations with conviction. As you, the delegates,have already known that this is the final session of theNational Convention, I would like to explain in detailthe procedures and rules and regulations and the ad-ministrative functions covering transport, accommo-dation and health care services for the delegates to the

Secretary of National Convention Convening Commissionexplains procedures of the National Convention

Destructive elements hatching schemesto commit subversive acts

Tight security measures being taken for safetyof the National Convention and delegates

in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, at 9 amtoday.

Present on the occasion were National ConventionConvening Commission Chairman State Peace andDevelopment Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Seinand members, National Convention Convening WorkCommittee Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe andmembers, National Convention Convening Manage-ment Committee Chairman Auditor-General Maj-GenLun Maung and members, chairmen and officials ofsubcommittees, delegates of political parties suc as

National Unity Party, Union Pa-O National Organiza-tion, Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, Mro (or)Khami National Solidarity Organization, Lahu Na-tional Development Party, Union Kayin League, KokangDemocracy and Unity Party and Wa National Develop-ment Party, representatives-elect of National Unity Partyand Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization,independent representatives, delegates of nationalraces from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine,Shan (South), Shan (North) and Shan (East) States,

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National Convention to achieve success as in theprevious sessions.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

The procedures and rules and regulations of theNational Convention have the preamble and sevenChapters.

The Chapter I states the six objectives of theNational Convention as follows:

- Non-disintegration of the Union- Non-disintegration of the national solidarity- Perpetuation of sovereignty- Flourishing of genuine multi-party democracy- Further burgeoning of the noblest and worthiest

of the worldly values namely justice, liberty andequality in the State

- For the Tatmadaw to be able to participate in thenational political leadership role of the State.

The delegates will have to hold discussions withinthe framework of the six objectives of the National

Convention to lay down and adopt basic principles anddetailed basic principles.Esteemed National Convention delegates,

The Chapter II stipulates the duties and powersand rights and privileges of the delegates, their codesof conduct and principles and the facts about the Panelof Chairmen.

Some of the important codes of conduct and rulesfor the delegates are:

(1) not to be loyal to any other nation except theUnion of Myanmar

(2) To observe with respect the directives of thePanel of Chairmen of the National Conventionor the Panel of Chairmen of the delegate groups

(3) To act in accordance with the ethics of thedelegates and to stay away from disturbing orharming the functions of the National Conven-tion

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Delegates to the National Convention attend Plenary Session of the National Convention. — MNA

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