"The Myanmar Times" Vol. 10, No. 181, September 1 - 7, 2003

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SPECIAL EDITION - ROADMAP TO DEMOCRACY: Prime Minister outlines vision: IN his first major speech since being appointed Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt has outlined a ?road map” for democratisation in Myanmar. Speaking at Pyithu Hlattaw (Parliament House) last Saturday ahead of an address to the nation, General Khin Nyunt said the road map would pave the way for ?fair elections.”They would follow the reconvening of the National Convention to draft a constitution as the first step in a seven-point plan for the transition to democracy... Drafting of new constitution the first priority Seven steps to a transition: THE Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt, outlined the seven-point plan for a transition to democracy in a broad-ranging two-hour speech.?Our government will undertake the following steps systematically as a part of our nation-building efforts,” the Prime Minister said... Reshuffle sees Gen Khin Nyunt appointed Prime Minister: GENERAL Khin Nyunt was appointed Prime Minister last week in the most far-reaching reshuffle of the State Peace and Development Council and the government since 1997.As Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt - the former Secretary 1 of the SPDC - assumes a position formerly held by the SPDC Chairman, Senior General Than Shwe... Govt raps British group over list: THE government has criticised a British pressure group over the publication of its latest ?dirty list” of companies doing business in Myanmar.The list, compiled by Burma Campaign UK, was ?politically motivated,” the Myanmar embassy in London said in a statement... UN ceremony honours bomb victims: UNITED Nations personnel in Myanmar gathered in Yangon last Tuesday.... Crocodiles destined for lovers of unusual pets: CROCODILES bred at the Department of Fisheries? sanctuary at Thaketa on the... Indian IT minister tips stronger bilateral ties: INDIA is confident of developing a stronger relationship with Myanmar, a visiting Indian government minister said last week... • Ministry helps travel mart participants • Increased cooperation sought with Thailand to counter drug traffickers • Womens? group finalises plans for conference • Training for MTI staff • Demand surges for Chinese language classes • Myanmar to host annual meeting of regional agricultural ministers • Rainy season no deterrent, finds student survey of foreign tourists • Safety videos for errant pedestrians • Contracts aim to boost sugar harvest • MAS promotes hybrids to increase maize crop • Growers reap rewards from a lucky product • Cane cutter to save time, costs... US aid group to launch health program in central dry zone Dept launches schools project against dengue... Myanmar, Thailand agree on border health activities... Business booms for beauty salons as women step out • Condos overlook pagoda • Insurance scheme to safeguard tourists • Program to stop piracy • S Korea-Myanmar businessmen meet • Bosses advised to reward workers.

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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd

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2003-09-07

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2006-01-23

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