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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 4 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint oversees health, irrigation facilities in Budalin, MOnywa; MWAF provides assistance to students; Tourists Maps Myanmar comes out; Myanmar women to enter U-19 qualifier; Kanbawza, Energy take three points more each; Discussion of annual meeting of MWAF clarified; Commander tours Thandwe, Taungup Townships; Outstanding students honoured in Myitkyina; Information Deputy Minister inspects departmental works in Pathein; National Sanitation Week opened in Kengtung; Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee meets; Second Time National Immunization Day launched in Myeik; MRTV-4, related channels available in Mandalay, nearby townships; {rpgress of rail transportation sector made in Bago Division, Mon Sate; Lt-Gen Maung Bo on tour around Mon State; USDA youths to scale Mt Phonkan..."PERSPECTIVES":"For development of agricultiral sector"...FEATURE:"Thutaswezon literary awards"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-04
Date of entry/update: 2006-03-12
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 5 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends physic nut plant growing ceremonies in Mon State; Maha Makutaramsi Myatmawtin Pagoda consecrated, Htidaw hoisted atop Myatmawtin Datpaungsu Pagoda; Educative talks held at training school of PBANRDA Ministry; People Style Competition 2006 to be held; Fish Paste, Dry Fish and Fish Sauce Industry Project inspected in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township; Gold plates to be offered to Sule Pagoda; Instructor Course for Early Childhood Development concludes; Mandalay sub-printing house marks its fifth anniversary; Developing Pwayhld model village in Pindaya Township, Shan State (South); Train shuttles ten times daily between the Central Railway Station and Dagon University Station..."PERSPECTIVES":"Extend exploration of oil and gas"...FEATURE":"Better and smooth transport for Dagon Universiry students"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-05
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 6 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Ghana; Physic nut seeds, plants nurtured in Yangon East District; Monk who passed Pariyatti examinations honoured; IPRD Director-General bacl from Japan; Paper reading session held at Myeik University; Nonth National Sanitation Week launched in Pathein; Thanantana Dhamma Palaka Organization honours title winners; Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets; CEC members inspect development facilities in Kawhmu Township; Ninth National Sanitation Week activities launched in Yangon East District; Buddha Pijanuya of Hsandawshin Maha Makuhtayanthi Myatmawtin Pagoda opened; Commander on inspection tour of PInlaung, Pekhon; Development tasks in Dalla township inspected; Preparations for construction of railroad to link Okposu Station and University of East Yangon; Energy Minister inspects burning of gas at Mya Test well No 1..."PERSPECTIVE"S":"Extend double and mixed croppings"...FEATURE:"Protect sea turtles"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-06
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 7 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects physic nut plantations, road and bridge construction, overflowing wells in Ayadaw Township; Wellwishers donate cash to build refectory; Prizes distributed to ASEAN radio quiz winners; Special Appellate Bench hears cases; Winners of Marching Songs Contest and Military Drill Songs Contest announced; Managers (Upper Myanmar) of Myanma Economic Bank meet; Buddha Pujaniya of Shwephonepwint Pagoda to be held; Number of Hlegu MCWA members increases; Earthquake report; 16th plenary meeting of fifth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee held; Bo Teza gymnasium opened in Natmauk..."PERSPECTIVES":"Give priority to conservation of environment"...FEATURE:""
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-07
Date of entry/update: 2006-03-12
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 8 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Curriculum Vitae of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam - President of the Republic of India; Education, health and transport sectors, exteisive growing of physic nut spotlighted; Industry-1 Minister meets Japanese businessmen; U Saw Hla Min accredited to Kingdom of Spain; U Saw Hla Min accredited to Swiss COnfederation; Developing Nantai (aygon) village in Kalaw Towhship, Shan State (South); Women must take rightful place in world's decision-making, says UN Secretary-General; Minister inspects Bwatgyi Bridge construction; Minister meets service personnel, local communities in Tatkon; Myanmar, Korean entrepreneurs seek ways for trade promotion; Wellwishers donate cash to offer alms to members of Sangha; 16th plenary meeting of fifth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee concludes; Sanitation, road upgrading inspected in Yangon; Industry-1 products on the market; Commander inspects GTC (Myeik) construction; 20th Pearl Sale (2006) commences; KNU terrorist who detonated bombs in Toungoo arrested..."PERSPECTIVES":"Extend cultivation of physic nut, paddy and other crops"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 9 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe welcomes Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on State visit; Minister goes on inspection tour of Mandalay Division; Indian President Dr Abdul Kalam arrives Myanmar on goodwill State visit; Myanmar women through successive eras working shoulder to shoulder with men for economic, political and social development; 20th Pearl Sale (2006) continues; Only those who uphold Our Three Maing National Causes and are well equipped with Union Spirit can shoulder duties to ensure stability of the State and national development; Kyauktan-Htigyaing Road put into service in Katha District; Video and audio tapes, photographs and documents library to be retrived through digital system; 19 employees assigned to Cocogyun; Armed Forces Dat quiz held;MRTV-4 to extend digital transmission..."PERSPECTIVES":"Take an active part in rural development tasks"...FEATURE:"An oasis in the up-country"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-09
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 10 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe meets visiting Indian President and party - One agreement, two MoUs inked betweeen Governments of Union of Myanma, Republic of India; Sixth meeting of the Fifth Central Working Committee of the Sangha begins; Functions of Carpet Factory in Dawbon inspected; Winners in Painting and Sculpture Contest announced; Cash donated to MWAF; 187 pearl lots sold at 20th Pearl Sale; Indian President and party visit Shwedagon Pagoda, People's Park, Dagon BEHS No 1, Myanmar Info-Tech, King Zafar Shah's Tomb; Service Personnel urged to fully cultivate goodwill for regional development; Minister urges service personnel to strive for improving meat and fish sector in Mandalay Division; Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host dinner in honour of Indian President and party..."PERSPECTIVES":"Make constand study of national international developments"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-10
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Title: "The New Light of Mhyanmar" 28 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Sustainability required in realizing National Sanitation Week goal; Teachership course on promotion of reproductive health opens; Minister inspects factories in Aungmyaythazan Township; USDA CEC member meets Shwepyitha, Hlegu TOwnships USDA members; Energy Minister goes on inspection tour on Nyaungdon oil and gas field; Patron of Yangon Division WAO meets members of Yangon SOuth District WAO; Information Minister receives Korean Ambassador; IPRD Director-General to participate in ASEAN+3 Copyright Seminar; C-in-C (Air) Office wins Defence Services Commander-in-Chied's trophy in handicap play; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects dam projects, cultivation of summer paddy, physic nut in Bago..."PERSPECTIVES":"Improve transport system of the nation"...FEATURE:"Enjoy better life through healthy living"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-28
Date of entry/update: 2006-03-03
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 1 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law takes into consideratoin gender sensitives and child friendly approaches; Curriculum Vitae of His Excellency Dr Susilo Bamband Yudhoyino, President of the Republic of Indonesia; Information Minister receives guests; Country Coordination Mechanism Meeting held; Central committee, work committees, and State/Division, District, Township committees for anti-trafficking in persons formed; National Seminar on Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law commences; Minister inspects bridge construction; Minister meets USDA members; Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) - Sagaing Division to put 500,000 acres under physic nut plants; Government has so far spent more than K 1,200,000 m on 183 irrigation facilities across the nation - Yinnyein Sluice Gate in Paung Township, Mon State, opened..."PERSPECTIVES":"Actively take part in national sanitation work"...FEATURE:"Developing Shan State(North)"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-01
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 2 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: State, private sectors cooperating harmoniously in manufacturing farm machinery to transform conventional farming into mechanized farming...; Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing welcome Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambanf Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati on State visit; Transport Minister inspects MV Mandalay at 12,000-ton-capacity Dry Dock; Madame Kristiani Herrawati and party cisit Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation, Myanma Gems Mart; Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host dinner in honour of Indonesian President and Madame; Lt-Gen Maung Bo on inspection tour of Mon State; National Seminar on Anto-Trafficking in Persons Law concludes successfully; Senior General Than Shwe meets Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bamband Yudhoyono..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work for agricultural development and strong national economy"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-02
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 3 March 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing bid farewell to Indonesian President and party; A&I Minister inspects summer paddy field of aungtu Diversion Dam; Danubyu gets new tarred road; Winner of Armed Forces Day literacy contest announced; NPC Standing Committee of PRC donates computers and accessories to USDA; Minister inspects road extension work; Indonesian President visits Shwedagon Pagoda; Rail Transportation Minister looks into Pyinmana-Taungdwingyi railroad section, holds discussion about rural development tasks; Establishments at Thagara Industrial Region inspected; Government working in close collaboration with ASEAN member countries for enhancement of economic, social and cultural sectors; Yangon East District WAO plants physic nut grafts; Terrorist bombs explode in Toungoo..."PERSPECTIVES":"Towards closer friendship and increased bilateral cooperation"...FEATURE:"Myanmar's education standard rising markedly"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-03-03
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 23 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Progress of Ngamoeyeil Bridge (Kamakyi) Project inspected; Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei; Tatmadaw commits itseld to national defence, security task as inbirn budy and welcomes back armed groups marching on the road to peace after realizing the truth- Consequences follow according to one's sins and merits Law breaker will face punishment according to existing law - ABSDF and NLD-LA terrorist groups committing atrocities against Myanmar and her people in collusion with insurgents to intolerable degree; Foreign Minister felicitates Brunei counterpart; Myanmar extracts bio-diesel from physic nut; Questions and Answers at the Press Conference; Plot of ABSFU & ABSDF and their aims and objectives; Formation and inter-relations among NCGUB, DAB, NDF, NLD-LA, MPU and ABSDF; Prime Minister sends message of felicitations to Brunei Darussalam; Press Conference No 2/2006 held in Lashio - Information Minister brief on atrocities of Thangyaung of SSA (South) turned ABSDF, terrorist acts of ABSDF..."PERSPECTIVES":"Towards closer friendship and increased cooperation"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-23
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 24 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Diplomats, journalists participate in physic nut plantation ceremony in Lashio; Kyunsu Township MCWA gets new buliding; Myanmar Gazette; MWJA CEC meets; Shwehtidaw hoisted atop eight encirciling zedis of Yantaingaung Pagoda in Lashio; Work coordination meeting of Yangon DIvision and District WAOs; Wellwishers fund to cleft lips and palate treatment; Functions of MRTV must serve interest of the nation; Trainees of Thai National Defence College concludes visit; Home Affairs Minister meets departmental personnel at Lewe Township; Workshop on Industrial Training and Technical Internship Program held; Workshop for mid-career level diplomats held; Myanmar extracts bio-diesel from physic nut; Commander oversees development of Phakant Township; Plans underway to grow 120,000 acres of physic nut plants within three years in Pathein District..."PERSPECTIVES":"Expose and crush terrorist and safeguard national interests"...FEATURE:"Fruits of development on west bank of Ayeyawady River"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-24
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 25 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Kuwait; Development facilities in Myaung Township inspected; Commander looks into irrigation facilities, thricing physic nut plantations; International Conference on Computer Applications 2006 opens; FM sends felicitations to Kuwaiti counterpart; Leaf and tree fossils found in Bahin region; Tasks carried out for upgrading of Mandalay City; Information Minister receives Nepalese Ambassador, Malaysian guests; Workshop on the Capacity Enhancement: Conference Planning and Management for Mid-level Diplomats concludes; Progress of mining work in Shan State inspected; Identity cards for marticulation students; Physic nut cultivation course opens; Capitals presented for tasks of promoting family income; Road upgrading, tax free markets inspected; Workshop on research & report writing concludes; UMFCCI, ITOCHU Corporation, hold talks; Myanmar's U Tun Hla Aung to act as Match Commissioner; First aid kits for SOcial Welfare Dept; Deputy FM signs Book of Condolences for demist of former Singaporean Prime Minister; Myanmar, Korean entrepreneurs meet; Prime Minister General Soe Win sends felicitations to Kuwait; Western Command Commander participates in physic nut cultivation in An; Ceremony of sowing physic nut seeds held in Myeik District; Energy, MAPT take wins over opponents..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive to be equipped with nationalistic fervour"...FEATURE:"Mutual help between people and police"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-25
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 26 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Development facilities inspected in Lwemway; Enghth teahership diploma presentation held in Pathein Education College; 22 acres of physic nut trown near Mawlamyine airport; Commander Ma-Gen Ohn Myint attends growing physic nut plants and ceremony to honour victorious weightlifters; SHAN State (North) WAO holds Annual meeting; Knowledge Bank Paper-reading Session of MWJA held; Arrangements being made to conduct Dhamma doctorate course for turning out PhD holders; 14th Myanma Tatmadaw Medical Conference winds up; Australian eye specialist gives free treatment to eye patients; Sowing of physic nut seeds, opening of school building held in Monywa; Coord meeting on smooth and secure transport held; Yangon Division and Yangon West District WAOs meet; Paddy husk-powered station opened in Paukkaung Township; Irrigation facilities, physic nut plantations inspected in Magway Division; Cash donated to fund of Shwehsandaw Pagoda in Toungoo; Commander oversees progress of regional development in Thanlyin, Kyauktan Townships..."PERSPECTIVES":"For factories and mills to run in full capacity"...FEATURE:"To be able to enjoy longevity"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-26
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 27 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Industry-1 Minister inspects market festival, industries in Mandalay; Railway Station of Dagon University under construction; Two-storey building of Tipitaka Maha Gandawin Nikaya Monastery dedicated; New Hsenwi Bridge put into service in Hsenwi; Commander inspects Padonma Soap Factory in Paung; Students of Cetana night school nonoured; Sales of goods at tax-free markets inspected; Mayor oversees preparations for supply of ater to city dwellers; Mandalay Division WAO give provisions to fire victims; Commander tours Gwa, Kyeintali; Commander Maj-Gen Ohn Myint inspects growing of physic nut plants; Cultivation of physic nit beneficial for growers in the long run; Energy Minister inspects progress of Thagyitaung/Sabei oil field; Upgrading of roads, sanitation tasks inspected in Mandalay; Progress of railroad section at Thanlwin Bridge (Mawlamyint) inspected; Matters coordinated to hold 43rd Myanma Gems Emporium; Myanmar League soccer matches go ahead in Aung San Stadium, Thuwunna..."PERSPECTIVES":"Guard against danger of destructive elements through national unity"...FEATURE:"Take fire prevention measures"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-27
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 22 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Secretary-1 inspects construction of Twanty Bridge, road linking No 5 Highway and Dalla-Twanty Road; Commander, Mayor inspect upgrading of roads; President of MFF leaves for Malaysia; Road and bridge projects inspected; Thai NDC delegation arrives; Rakhine WAO holds educative talks; Mekong Exhibition from 20 to 24 Feb; Minister inspects Chaungmange Dam construction in Lewe; MWAF donates books to village library; Myanmar extracts bio-diesel from physic nut; Efforts being made for better results in disease control, treatment, diagnosis and teaching sectors through research - 14th Myanma Tatmadaw Medical Conference opens; Commander, minister supervise agricultural tasks in Lashio..."POEM":"Chinese-Myanmar Amity"("Myanmar-Chinese, Chinese-Myanmar - Two folds form a leaf, like the Swedaw...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Mutual benefits through continued cooperation in all field"...FEATURE:"Re-emerging pearl market of Myanmar"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 18 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Commander, Mayor inspect road upgrading tasks; Aungmye Yadana Monastery in Magway holds silver jubilee celebration; New roads opened honouring 59th Anniversary Union Day; Rural people in Lashio, Muse enjoy free medical treatment; Functions for ensuring smooth and secure transport discussed; WOrk on research and reporting commences; Lecture and Seminar on Oil Spill Response commences; Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs receives German guests; Nutritious refreshments donated to fire victim students of Hline Township; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; F&R, Sports Ministry meet in U-20 Youth Final; Minister inspects construction of Yenwe Multipurpose Dam Project; Minister inspects road, bridge construction in Rakhine State; Union National Races Village..."PERSPECTIVES":"In the best interest of the State and the people"...FEATURE:"Development on west bank of Ayeyawady River bear witness to government's goodwill"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-18
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 19 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar thanks China for its firm support as a true friend on issues that drectly connected with interest of Myanmar; As good neighbout, Chinese government very much delighted to see Myanmar gaining success in its political, economic and social sectors; USDA members to cooperate with people in regional development tasks; USDA Central Level Extempore Contest concludes; Myanmar produces bio0diesel from physic nut; First Cycling Contest for 2006 held in Tachilek; Prime Minister Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe pay homage to Sacred Buddhist Tooth Relic in Beijing; UMFCCI meets German Business Mission; 147 lots of pearl sold at Myanmar Pearl Auction; Prime Minister General Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe arrive Beijing to pay goodwill visit to China..."PERSPECTIVES:"Endeavour for development of tourism industry"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-19
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 20 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Soe Win calls on President Mr Hu Jintao; Commande attends physic nut plantation ceremonies in Yangon Command; Appointment of Ambassador agreed on; Myanmar Pearl Auction-2006 concludes; Measures taken for hockey development; Prime Minister General Soe Win goes on study tour of Bejing Planning Exhibition Hall in China; Prime Minister General Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe tour Xian of Shaanix Province; Vice Governor of Shaanxi Province calls on Prime Minister General Soe Win; Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects growing of physic nut in Eastern Command; Myanmar produces bio0diesel from physic nut; 203 drug-related cases exposed in January; Myanmar supports right of China to safeguard national soverignty, territorial integrity, promulgation of China Anti Secession Law; China will always support Myanmar's efforts for safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, national character..."PERSPECTIVES":"Promote mutual interests between Myanmar and PRC"..FEATURE:"Ënjoying beauty of Mon State from awestruck Bridge"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-20
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 21 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Experts, entrepreneurs from PRC invited to invest in Myanmar - Prime Minister Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe tours Guanzhou, Shenzhen; Ceremonies of 59th Anniversary Union Day, Htamane preparing competition held in Pathein; Minister goes on inspection tour of Kyaukse in Mandalay Division; Myanmar, German entrepreneurs to promote trade; Certificates presented to members of the Sanga who passed exam; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Higher education standard of the State will be able to shape new modern developed nation - Prime Minister General Soe Win meets family members Myanmar Embassy, Military Attache's Office, scholars in Beijing; MWAF's President meets ACWF's Chairperson; MWAF's President holds talks with GWF's Chairwoman; Yangon Division WAO holds coord meetingl Minister inspects raft jetties; Lectures on how to prepare for 2006 Matriculation Examination to be on air; Myanmar delegation to attend business forum in Japan; Leaders of both nations wish to cement friendly ties and extend cooperation - Executive Vice-Governor of Gaungdong Province hosts dinner in honour of Prime Minister General Soe Win, wife and delegation..."PERSPECTIVES":"Myanmar and China respect each other's sovereignty"...
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Date of publication: 2006-02-21
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-23
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 9 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Safeguard national solodarity; Democracy transition gaining ground together with developing economy, other sectors; 59th Anniversary Union Day Commemorative Booths, Shops opened in Yangon South District; F&R Minister inspects banking services of MEB in Mandalay; Union Day delegates, cultural troupes visit industrial zones; Leprosy Elimination Day observed in Yangon Division; Lt-Gen Myint Swe greets Union Day delegates, cultural troupe members; A&I Minister tours Ayeyawady Division; Secretary member of USDA duscusses development tasks; Kayah State witnesses sustained progress in the time of the Tatmadaw government; Families of Ministers host dinner to Union Day delegates; Trainees of diplomatic courses to meet; Union Day Exhibition opens; Union Flag conveyed to Yangon South District from City Hall..."POEM":"Hands joined firmly in Myanmar"..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work hard with knowledge, skills and goodwill"...FEATURE:"Honour Union Day objectives as national duty"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-09
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 10 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Live more unitedly and work more collaboratively than before; Prime Minister General Sow Ein and wife to pay official visit to PRC; National solidarity fundamental to non-disintegration of the Union...-Lt-Gen Thein Sein meets with Union Day delegates; Medical students visit Early-Childhood Development Centre; 59th Anniversary Union Day Exhibition; Union Day delegates and cultural troupes visit Union Day Exhibition; Dagon Overpass put into service on Alanpya Pagoda Road; Booths, shops opened at Gyobyu Sports Ground; Construction of approach railroad a Thanlwin Bridge (Mawlamyine) inspected; Kayin State witnesses sustained progress in the time of Tatmadaw government; Irrigation facilities in Kyaungin, Kanma Townships inspected; Dinner hosted to Union Day delegates by Ministers'families; Union flag arrives Dagon Myothit (South) Township..."POEM":"Strength of the Union"("You and I, I and you - Blood-brothers, true reletives...")..."PERSPECTIVES":""...FEATURE:"March with unity towards modern and developed nation"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-10
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 11 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to President of Iran; Senior General Than Shwe receives credentials of Malaysian Ambassador; Bank staff to disseminate knowledge of banking services; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Iranian counterpart; Union Day Exhibition packed with visitors; On-job Training Course for Judicial Officers Grade-4 concludes; Insein TOwnship USDA's Organizing Course concludes; Full0dressed rehearsal of Glad Hoisting Ceremony held; Delegates to Union Day visit Drug Elimination Museum; Union Glad arrives Yangon North District; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Chin State witnesses sustained progress; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends felicitations to First Vice-President of Iran; Prime Minister General Soe WIn attends ceremony to hoist Htidaw atop Maha Ratthabhi Samggi Pagoda in Panglong; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspects preparations for 59th Anniversary Union Day Dinner..."POEM":"True Partiotic Spirit"("Our land, water, our beauty-Our life, we cherish...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Safeguard the Union for perpetual existence"...FEATURE:"Union Spirit that gives birth to fine traditions"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-11
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 12 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: It is important for all of us to nurture Union Spirit regardless of the place we are residing...; Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing attend fifth Buddha Pujaniya of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image; Work C-ord meeting on smooth and secure transport held; Gravel roads put into service in Nyaungdon, Maubin; Lt-Gen Myint Swe hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates; Irrigation facilities, physic nut nurseries inspected; Minister inspects saw mills in industrial zone; Myanma Music Asiayon responsible for preserving and promoting national cultural heritage; Mon State witnesses sustained progress; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Union Day delegates and cultural troupes visit National Museum and Defence Services Museum; Union Flag conveyed from Haikkyi to Kyimyindine; Prime Minister attends merit-sharing ceremony for building of Sasana Rakkhita Monastery in Kengtawng, Mongnai Township, Shan State (South)..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for national development through unity"...FEATURE:"Towards everlasting Union Spirit"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-12
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 13 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Counter neo-colonialists' threats; Priority given to construction of roads and bridges, contricuting factor ensuring smooth transport; Home Affairs Minister to participate in anti-drug conference in Vientiane; Myanmar delegation to participate in ASEAN Charter meeting; Future plans to MWAF clarified; Union Day exhibition kept open; Myanma Radio's 60gh anniversary commemorative magazine to be published; Shan State witnesses sustained pgogress; Members of boards and committees under Ministry of Information honoured; CUltural troupes, celebrities stage entertainment; National races cultural dance show stagedl Diary if Myanmar economy dinated to USDA; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; All, holding Union Spirit, are to actively participate in endeavours for successful implementation of the seven-step Road Map - No 4 Basic Journalizm Course opened; Industry-1 Minister inspects factories in Insein Township..."POEM":"Our Union of Myanmar"("Forty million years ago, was the duration - The land of Myanmar, emerged...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Take an active part in public health care services"...FEATURE:"Entire national races to realize national policy"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-14
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 13 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: National people bo build nad safeguard a single motherland; Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host Union Day commemorative reception and dinner to Union Day delegates, cultural troupes of State and Divisions; Production of iodized salt discussed in Ayeyawady Division; Union Day delegates visit Memorial to Fallen Heroes; Rakhine State witnesses sustained progress in the time of the Tatmadaw government; Union flag coveyed tp People's Square for Union Day ceremony; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Over 10,000 people attend 59th Anniversary Union Flag Hoisting Ceremony..."POEM":"United Myanmar"(Only when united will the nation prosper...""PERSPECTIVES":""...FEATURE:"Panglong Region testifies to historic lesson 'Unity is strength' "
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-13
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 15 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing see off Prime Minister General Soe Win on departure for People's Republic of China; Information Minister receives guests; CICS (Upper Myanmar) marks seventh founding anniversary; Work done by Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee briefed; Uhion Day delegates go sightseeing in Yangon River; 59th Anniversary Union Day celebrated in Kengtung, Mawlamyine; Commander, Minister visit GTC, GCC in Lashio; Union Day Exhibition continues; Regional development tasks supervised in Waingmaw; Traditional dances presented; Information Minister calls for improvement of movie standards; Boost per acre yield for progress; Bago Division to put nearly 600,000 acres of land under physic nut in 3 years; Sixth Buddha Pujaniya of Maha Shwesigyi Pagoda in Kanbalu held..."PERSPECTIVES"":"Emergence of dream highways leads to people's socio-economic progress"...FEATUE:"Be united through think and thin"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-15
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 16 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe congratulates Emir of the State of Kuwait; Indian President to pay an official visit to Myanmar; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates; Functions of Yangon Division MCWSC explained; Radio quiz of school children held; Union Day Exhibition continues; Minister for Industry-2 inspects Thagara Industrial Region in Yedashe; First Htamane-making contest of MCDC held; Wellwisher donates ambulance to Transport Ministry; Officials leave for Thailand; Union Day delegates and cultural troupes visit downtown Yangon; Stolen jewllery returned to owners; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Commander attends Htamane (traditional snack) offering ceremony; Prime Minister sends message of congratulations to Kwwait; Hteindaw Model Village in Kanbalu Township equipped with development facilities..."PERSPECTIVES":"Innovate Myanmar music based on traditional culture"...FEATURE:"197-mile railroad cements friendship amond national races"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-16
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 17 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Indonesian President to pay state visit to Myanmar; Tarred road opened in Chanmyathazi Township; Commander inspects physic nut plantations in Shan State (North); Bahan Township MCWA presents prizes to winners; Chinese, Myanmar entrepreneurs to enhance bilateral cooperation; Teachers training on nursery opens; Myanmar delegation arrivee back; Appointment of Norwegian Ambassador agreed on; Ceremony to lay Gyobyu water pipeline, donate blood held un North Okklapa; Educative talk on health given; Myanmar delegation arrives back from Thailand; 16th 47-member Plenary Meeting of Fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee on 6-7 March; Wellwishers invited for Sangha meeting; Progress of artesian wells, physic nut nurseries inspected in Ayadaw; 59th Anniversary Union Day Exhibition concludes; Minister inspects dredging of Yangon River; Functions of factories, mills supervised in Mon State; Myanmar produces bio-diesel from physic nut; Development market, roads put into service in KAnbalu; Commander oversees thriving physic nut plantations, irrigation facilities; River water pumping project, cultivation of physic nut plant inspected in Magway..."PERSPECTIVES:"Work in concert for perpetual existence of the Union"...FEATURE:"Sixtieth Anniversary of Myanma Radio"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-17
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-22
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Title: NLM2006-02-11
Source/publisher: Online Burma/Myanmar Library (obl/docs2)
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-11
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 6 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspects Training School (Mandalay) of MWVO, Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon); Chanmyathazi Township USDA opens organizational training course 1/2006; Khattiya rural gravel road inaugurated in Pantanaw Township; Union Day delegates and cultural troupes arrives Yangon; Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon) Construction Project and extended tasks of Yangon International Airport inspected; Home Affairs Minister meets staff and families of departments; Yangon Mayor inspects land reclamation for growing physic nut; Mandalay Mayor oversees sanitation, upgrading tasks; Ceremonies to hoist Shwehtidaw atop Aung Min Aung Pagoda, share merits for Shin Upagutta Lake held at Shwedagon Pagoda; Full dress rehearsal for conveying Union Falg held..."PERSPECTIVES":"Maintain development infrastructures for posterity"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-06
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-09
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 7 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Blood of Union of kinship and Union Spirit; Integrate public spirit and influence, and lead people to regional development; USDA Secretary-General meets members of social organizations in Hinthada; Home Affairs Minister meets with officials; MWEA Members leave for Malaysia; Cooperatives Minister inspects Mandalay Cooperative College; Functions of Yangon Division MCWSC clarified; More Union Day delegates, cultural troupes arrive; South-East Command grows physic nut plants; Third Leprosy Elimination Day marked; Industry-1 Minister on inspection tour of Mandalay Division; hatching methods disseminated in rural areas; Secretary-1 participates in SPDC Chairman's Trophy Gold Tournament; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Union Day Exhibition..."POEM":"Union Spirit" (We ourselves are - Brethren born, of the same nation...")..."PERSPECTIVES":""...FEATURE":"Beauty and essence of the Union"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-07
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-09
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 8 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Union Spirit-oneness and unity of nationals; Physic nut saplings planted in Thanlyin Station; Bangladeshi Ambassador calls on Industry-1 Minister; National races' dance show to be staged; Kachin State witnesses sustained progress in the time of Tatmadaw government; Roads upgraded in three townships; USDA Secretary-General inspects renovation of Myothugyi (Pyilonchantha) Pagoda; CSSTB Chairman inspects parade grounds of CICS (Upper Myanmar); Ayeyawady Team wins shied of Inter-state/division football league; Delegates to Union Day celebration arrive; Teachers should foster Union Spirit, patriotism in the minds of youths to cherish traditions and culture and human values; Narkhan village enjoys cummulative development..."POEM":"Brave patiot, pride of Myanmar" (Myanmar ins one, willing to - Sacrifice life, with love and respect...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for all-round development of students"...FEATURE":"Four sustainable progress of the Union"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-08
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-09
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 1 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Government providing farmers with fuel oil to the most possible degree for boosting production of agrucultural sector - Senior General Than Shwe inspects construction of Pammawady River Crossing (Myinkaseik) Bridge; Yangon Command sets the target of growing 50,000 physics plants; Minister inspects arrival of machinery for dam projects; Gold training centre of MGC, Han Gold Masters Golf Academy opened; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein sees of NC delegates; People in all states, divisions witnessing progress in adopting detailed basic principles unanimously support National Convention..."PERSPECTIVES":"Extend cultivation of physic nut plants"...FEATURE:"Maha Ratthabhisamaggi Pagoda"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-01
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 2 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Government, people and Tatmadaw joining hands in nation-building tasks- Taking advantage of technological and nation inventing fabricated news - USDA is to rebut the slanders of those media; Bank Supervisory Committee and Myanmar Banks Association meets; Construction of Yangon Cooperative Degree College inspected; Minister inspects construction tasks; Minister U Nyan Win signs Book of Condolences; Deputy Minister inspects dockyard, extension of runway; Dagon Township WJA holds annual meeting; Medical course, language course open in PyinOoLwin; Sports gear worth US$580 handed over to Institute of Nursing (Yangon); Township Judges Refresher Course opened; Industry-1 market festical launched; Religious titles to be conferred; Delegates to the National Convention return home; Market festival of Ministry of Industry-1 commences..."PERSPECTIVES":"Increase crop production with double cropping development"...FEATURE:"Extend growing of physic nut for rural development"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-02
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 3 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Commander views production and use of physic nut oil in running watercraft and engines; Buddha Pujaniya of Minbu-Shwesettaw Pagoda commences; Wellwishers donate cash to MWJA; Commander calls for cultivation of physic nut plants on a large scale; Ceremony to nurture physic nut plants of Ayeyawady Division Police Force held; Home Affairs Minister tours Tachilek; Commander attends nurturing ceremony of physic nut in Mawlaik; Union Day celebration holding sub-committee meets; Yangon Division WAO holds annual meeting; Pyu harvests nearly 150,000 paddy acres; Comander Maj-Gen Ohn Myint donates a pair of bear; Coord meeting on 5th Buddha Pujaniya of Lawka Chantha held; MPE holds meeting on full capacity production of factories; Thriving physuc nut plantations in North-East Command area inspected; Accommodation and Reception Sub-committee Chairman sees of NC delegates..."PERSPECTIVES":""Bridges for socio-economic development of local people"...FEATURE:"Physic nut oil will shape brighter future of farmers"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-03
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 4 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Sri Lanka; Prime Minister felicitates Sri Lankan counterpart; Work coordination meeting for ensuring smooth and secure transport held; Buddha Pujaniya of Maha Vijaya Pagoda; Foreign Minister felicitates Sri Lankan counterpart; Yangon Division Shwegyin Nikaya Vinaya Examination; Mon State seeks agro-development means; Cultivation of physic nut, other perennial crops in Kaship Township inspected; Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries holds coord meeting; Special appeal cases heard; Hockey coach training course opened; Market festival continues; Basic Diplomatic Skills Course concludes; Tachilek District to put 129.8 acres under physic nut in the rainy season; Ministry of PBANRDA opens training courses; Arts exhibition to be staged; Commander attends opening of Seed Cleaning Factory in Sittway; Meeting on Ngwe Hsaung Beach Development Project (Phase-II) held; Commander oversees agriculture, construction tasks in Thabaung Township..."Perspectives":"Strive for producing qualified human resources"...FEATURE":"World Cancer Day 2006"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-04
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 5 February 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Head of State has given guidance to carry out work for cultivation of physic nut plants as rural development task; Fifth Anniversary Buddha Pujaniya Festival of Laba Muni Buddha Image to be held; Antibiotic medicines for hospitals donated; Local people urged to grow more physic nut plants that can generate more incomes and contribute to regional development; Cancer preventable curable - Worl Cancer Day observed; Religious objects enshrined; 12,000-ton capacity dry dock launched by repairing MV Mandalay; Market festival extended to 7 February; Police Sub-Inspector Course No 54 concludes; Sitthway magazine introduced; 7th annual meeting of MFCC held; Bago Station holds physic nut planting ceremony; Factory projects in Kyaukse Township inspected..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for full acquisition of potable water"...FEATURE:"Fifty years journey to achieve leprosy elimination"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-02-05
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 31 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Service personnel and local people are to make efforts for peace and development of their respective regions - Senior General Than Shwe inspects resorts, beautifying tasks in Ngew Hsaung Beach; U Kyar Nyo Chit Pe accredicted to Belgium; U Soe Nwe appointed Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro; UDNR trainees' excursion concludes; Citizenship, naturalization and revocation of citizenship shall be prescribed by the law; State shall help national businessmen have access to technologies, investments, machinery, and raw materials; Tatmadaw, core armed forces for national defence; Citizens have to be loyal to the State, and in return the State has to care them; NCCC, Work Committee and Management Committee meet; Delegates of other invited persons group pledge to march together with Tatmadaw till reaching discipline-flourishing democratic state; Plenary Session of National Convention continues..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work hard for speedy completion of projects"...
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-31
Date of entry/update: 2006-02-02
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 29 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Entire nation has seen a large number of modern industries; Central Forest Zone opened at Kandawgyi Natural Gardens; Physic nut cultivation of Indaing Station held; Construction of approach railroads at Thanlwin Bridge (Mawlamyine), Mawlamyine Railway Station inspected; Social Welfare sector witnesses sustained progress; Rights of religious freedom should cover not only citizens but also foreign registration citizens; Mostly, State Security and defence task involves secrets that need urgent action and swift accomplishment; High literacy rate plays important role in building modern developed nation; Yangon Zoological Gardens Centanary goes on; Ngamoeyeik, Gyophyu pipelines opened in Thingangyun Township in support of National Convention; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein attends opening of refectory, concrete road of Thiri Gonwait Dhamma Beikman Monastery in Laydauntkan; 48,500 rural libraries have been opened so far- FOurth Dr Tin Shwe Literary Award presentation held; BEHS in No1 War Veterans Model Village (Laydauntkan) gets new school building; About 8 million rural people enjoy fruitful result of potable water supply plan..."PERSPECTIVES":"Maintain roads and bridges for durability"...FEATURE:"Want to enjoy longevity? Take honey"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-29
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-30
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 30 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Soe Win on inspection tour of irrigation facilities, greening tasks in Magway, Mandalay Divisions; Loading rice, pulses and beans inspected; Occupying strategic position Myanmar has to take great care in laying down policies on national defence, security and military affairs; As soilders are born of the people, they have to ensure security and serve public interest; 48 detaled basic principles and 29 paras should be adopted; Tatmadaw has right to independently administer all affairs concerning the force; Social Welfare sector witnesses sustained progress; YZG centenary peacefully concludes; Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win on tour of three townships..."PERSPECTIVES":"Help maintain factories and mills for durability"...FEATURE:"Executive structure and essence of the future State (1)"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-30
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-30
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 23 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: All citizens are to take part in tasks to successfully hold the National Convention; Myanmar delegations arrives back from Beijing; Thai prefessional claims champion in Air Bagan Myanmar Gold Tour; Spoken English Course for Women concludes; UDNR trainees continue excursion; Information sector witnesses sustained progress; COCS and Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy concludes visit; Indian Admiral and party tour PyinOoLwin, Mandalay, Bagan; NC delegates visit pagoda, church; MOSA annual meeting takes place; Personnel of IPRD office, district and township offices urged to fully utilize their capabilities; Myanmar Gems Emporuim on 15 March; With better transport, local people will enjoy higher living standard; Yagyi Dam in Kyaukpadaung township, Mandalay Division, inagurated..."POEM":"Come along while it's opportune" ("United and loving, we'll be together - Hands held, firm and unbroken...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for success of National Convention through literature"...FEATURE:"Yangon Zoological Garden to celebrate its centenary"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-23
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 24 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Earnest and sustained efforts exerted for using ICT in education and ICT human resource development - Government fully committed to ICT development; Hotels and Tourism Mininster leaves for Malaysia; 42nd ISD Tournament commences; Work coordination meeting of LBVD, LFDPE held; Fourth Myanmar ICT Week 2005 temming with visitors; Self-reliant village library opens in Paypon; Over 1m fish released into Toe River in Dadaye; Kalewa-Mawlaik Motor Road (Mawlaik section) put into service; Rural and urban development carried out in Sagain Division, Mon State; Gratis class opened in Twantay Township; Landscaping of Bago Yoma under way; Secretary-1 meets Vice-Chairman of Kachin State Special Region-2 U Gaw Yi Zaw Hsaing; NPED Ministry holds coord meeting; Two mily commands, two LIDs take part in Mily Band Competition..."PERSPECTIVES":"Add momentum to health researches"...FEATURE:"University of Traditional Medicine"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-24
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 25 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Plemary Session of the National Convention continues; Presentations at NC to be published; Minister inspects Kyatmauktaung Dam; Transport Minister inspects extension of Yangon International Airport; ICT Week from 28 Jan to 3 Feb; NUP finds detailed basic principles for Citizenship, Rights and Duties and Role of Tatmadaw within framework of 104 basic principles; The principles No 1 for Role of Tatmadaw the Work Committee discussed should be adpoted; National consulation workshop on establishment of framework for energy management system in industries and buildings held; Information sector witnesses sustained progress; Success of National Convention a major task for political development and building of a democratic nation - People of Magway Division express support for National Convention; Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No-2 spanning Mae Sai creek opened..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for success of the Road Map and the National Convention"...FEATURE:"Let's enjoy ourselves in centenary of Yangon Zoological Gardens"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-25
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 26 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than felicitates Indian President; Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Governor-General of Australia; Senior General Than Shwe congratulates Chiltean President; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye felicitates Indian Vice-President; Plenary Session of National Convention continues; Central Authority for Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters meets; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Australia; Fourteen points for the Role of the Tamadaw appropriate to be adopted as detailed basic principles; LNDO agrees to adpot points explained by Work Committee Chairman concerning Citizenship, Rights and Duties of Citizens, Role of Tatmadaw; Urban and rural areas witness sustained progress; Union Kayin League supports adoption of all detailed basic principles of chapters concerning citizens and Tatmadaw; Trainees of 37th Course (BEd) of UDNR visit Thayawady, Padaung townships; Myanma Tourism Service gives services to travellers; Prime Minister felicitates Indian counterpart; Prime Minister sends felicitations to Australia; Government enacts rules, regulations to protect resources, establishes 41 wildlife sanctuaries and zoos across the country..."PERSPECTIVES":"Produce more farm machinery"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (12)"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-26
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 27 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Plenary Session of the National Convention continues; Minister inspects Khabaung Dam construction; Myanmar Gazette; 26th Myanmar Dental Conference, 7th FDI-MDI Joint Education Meeting held; Only when the Tatmadaw is strong, will it be able to discharge State security and defence duties and protect and safeguard and lives and property of the people; The 14 detailed basic principles explained by the Work Committee should be adopted; Independent representatives-elect support adoption of detailed basic principles for Citizens and Tatmadaw; State shall enable any citizen to enjoy equal rights before the law and shall equally provide legal protection; Annual General Meeting of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation held; MWAF members at different levels to go field trips to fulfil economic and social requirements of women - AGM of Myanmar Women's Federation commences; Centenary of YZG crowded with visitors; Urban and rural areas witness sustained progress; Commander inspects progress of Shwepyitha Industrial Zone; Due to all round development in transport and communication, education, health and economic sectors, Kali village upgraded to model one..."PERSPECTIVES":"For perpetual existence and development of Zoological Gardens (Yangon)"...FEATURE:"Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation in perpetual service of the nation"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-27
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 28 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Delegate Groups of Peasants, Workers and Intellectuals and Intelligentsia present suggestions on detailed basic principles to be laid down for Chaoters Citizenships...; Cooperative socities coordinate matters grow physic nit plants; 3,079 drug-related cases exposed in 2005; Discussions held by delegates at National Convention with untiy will go down in the annals of history; Tatmadaw will strive together with other forces to steer nation towards democracy in accord with new constitution; Abuse of religion purposes forbidden; Six points on protection of the State to the Constitution explained by the Work Committee Chairman should be adopted; Obedience serves as system to control entire Tatmadaw; Yangon Zoological Gardens centenary goes on; The delegate group of national races support adoption of detailed basic principles explained by the Work Committee Chairman; Social Welfare sector witnesses sustained progress; MWAF Annual General Meeting concludes succseefully..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for improvement of living standard of women"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (13)"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar"
Date of publication: 2006-01-28
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-29
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 19 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of congratulations to Kuwait; Smooth transport among regions will contribute toward forging friendly relations among national brethren and flourishing of Union Spirit; Naga traditional New Year festival held in Leshe, Sagaing Division; Electric power sector witnesses sustained progress;
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Date of publication: 2006-01-19
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 20 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Ceremonies in support of National Convention being organized throught the nation daily; There emerged persons confessing SSA (South) led by Ywet Sit committing destructive act...; Commander receives UNDR trainees of BED course; Delegate Groups hold meetings; Clarifications by Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hla Myint at the Press Conference No 1/2006 as regards the capture and surrender of SSA (South) brigade 241 insurgents; Electric power sector witnesses sustained progress; Vice-Admiral Soe Thein welcomes COSC and Chief of Staff Naval and wife of India Navy; Press Conference on returning to legal fold and capture of members of Brigade 241 led by Sao Khun Kyaw from SSA (South) held; Questions and answers made between officials and diplomats and journalists at press conference (1/2006)-Committee of the State Peace and Development Council..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for speedy completion of projects"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-20
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 21 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Building of democratic state to be alongside law and discipline enforcement to clearly separate democracy from mobocracy and anarchism- Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance to trainees of UNDR BEd course; Indian Admiral and party visit downtown Yangon; Food Processing Industry Group to be formed; Electric power sectror witnesses sustained progress; All national races are to guard the Union against dangers of destructives elements; Cash and kind donated to MWAF: Meeting of MWAF WOrk Committee held; All the national brethren have live harmoniously in each and every region of the nation since yore; NCC Management Committee holds coord meeting; Lt-Gen Tin Aye views sales of gems and jade lots; Delegate Group hold meetings; UDNT trainees visit Pyithu Hluttaw, Zoo (Yangon), Aquirium; Wife of Indian Admiral visits MMCWA building Myanma Gems Mart; Senior General Than Shwe receives visiting Indian Admiral and party; Senior General Than Shwe hosts dinner to trainees of No 37 Course (BEd) of UDNR..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for development of medical science"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-21
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 22 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Senior General Than Shwe, attends physic nut planting ceremony of Yangon Divisoin; Commander, Minister meet departmental officials in Leshi Township; Lt-Gen Tin AYe attends religious objects enshrining ceremony in Hlinethaya Township; Electric power sector witnesses sustained progress; Medical seminar of MMA, Ranbaxy held; UDNR trainees tour downtown Yangon; Literati urged to produce nice literature that serves the interest of the people; Air Bagan to spread its wings; Throught period of independence struggle, literature enhanced bravery and unity of national people, equipped them with spirit pf sacrificing lives, blood...; People in Taninthayi Division express support for National Convention..."PERSPECTIVES":"Nurture national race youths to become educated ones"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (10)"
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-22
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 15 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Arrangements made for enabling Taninthayi Division to become oil pot similar to Magway Division by growing oil palm for ensuring local edible oil sufficiency; Indonesian President sends message of felicitations to Prime Minister; International Fair 2006 opened; It is necessary for literary workers to widen the scope of knowledge ? First Thutaswenzon literary award for 2004 presented; Energy sector witnesses sustained progress; Indonesian President felicitates Senior General Than Shwe; Indonesian Vice-President sends message of felicitations to Vice-Senior General Maung Aye; All the members of the delegate group unanimously approve to adopt the 28 paras and their sub paras as detailed basic principles; Detailed basic principles contained in the paras 1 to 9 should be adopted for the Constitution; Members of the delegate group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia unanimously support all the 28 detailed principles for legislation of Pyithu Hluttaw...; Convening of National Convention reflects that the people and the Tatmadaw are discharging national duty in concert for motherland...”PERSPECTIVES:”Strive for meeting summer paddy cultivation target”...FEATURE:”Physic nut oil, source of farmers' income”
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-15
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-21
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 17 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS:Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects pearl culture in Pearl Island; Minister inspects banking services; Tunnel on railroad inspected; Energy sector witnesses sustained progress; Workshop on HRD & Vocational Training for Person with Disabilities held; Delegate group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia holds meeting; People urged to take part in growing physics nut; Energy Minister inspects research works; Gems and jade sales commence; State service personnel getting in touch with the people, see that all the detailed basic principles are in conformity with the nation's objective conditions; The 28 detailed basic principles for legislative functions explained by the Work Committee Chairman are based on liberty, justice and equality for the people; Lt-Gem Khin Maung Than urges to increases physic nut cultivation to help fulfill nation's fuel needs; Government realizing people's wishes in all seriousness...”POEM”:”Seek your own fairness ? Build your own nation” (?Fairness is not far ? Seek true fairness, and you'll find It yourself...”);”PERSPECTIVES”:”Grow more oil palm, rubber, pepper and physic nut plants”...FEATURE:”Let's grow physic nut (jatropha curcas) most extensively”
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Date of publication: 2006-01-17
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 18 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message of condolences to Kuwait; Growing of 500.000 acres of oil palm in Taninthayi Division will contribute not only to self-sufficuency but also to...; National Convention Convening Work Committee and members of panel of alternate chairmen hold coordination meeting; Delegate Groups meetings to complie proposals; 286 gem lots, 986 jade lots put on sale; Electric power sector witnesses sustained progress; 1,200 physic nut plants cultiveted on one-acre plot can produce 100 gallons of bio-diesel; The first regular session of the Pyithu Hluttaw shall be convened within 90 days after the general election commences; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than holds meeting with hoteliers in Ngwe Hsaung Beach; All the people are to guard against ill attempts of some big nations and internal and external destructive elements that are trying to case disintegration of the Union..."PERSPECTIVES":"Produce pearls of better quality"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (9)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-18
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" January 16 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects oil palm plantations, development tasks in Bokpyin Township; International paper reading session continues; Winners of Pakokku U Ohn Pe Scholarship announced; NC delegates visit pagodas, Indagaw Industrial Region in Bago Township; Energy Sector witnesses sustained progress; Government implementing construction projects for equitable development of States and Divisions including Taninthayi Division; The delegate groups finds the 28 points explained by the Work Committee chairman appropriate for the new constitution; Delegate Group of State Service Personnel approves of 19 points explained by the Work Committee Chairman as detailed basic principles for the Constitution; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends physic nut plant cultivation in Pathein; Stability of the State and community peace and tranquility, development of economy of the State and participation of the people of high intelligence are basic requirements of democratization...”POEM”:”Loyalty Blood Speaks of”(”In a historic era, moving toward new nation...”)”Perspectives”:”Engage in extended cultivation of oil palm”...FEATURE:”Legislative structure and essence of future State (8)”
Source/publisher: SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)
Date of publication: 2006-01-16
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 14 January 2006
Description: DOMESTICS NEWS: All the national people are to play a role for success of National Convention that is the most important task for the nation; Parkistan Additional Secretary returns home; New Road emerged in Naungdong, Pantanaw Township; Mining sector witnesses sustained progress; Cash donated to offer "soon" to members of Sangha; "Mystery of the Snow", breakthrough in Myanmar film industry; Huawei completes first phase of cellular-network; 19 legislative functions of the Pyithu Hluttaw or the Amyotha Hluttaw are harmonious with each other, reasonable, and satisfactory...; The bills approved by the Amyotha Hluttaw shall be forwarded to Pyithu Hluttaw for holding discussion and making a decision; Members of the delegate group of workers have discussed the detailed basic principles that should be adopted regarding the legislative of the Region or State Hluttaw; The bills approved by the Amyotha Hluttaw shall be forwarded; Members of the delegate group of workers have discusses the detailed basic principles...; Government has given directions to grow jatropha curcas for production of bio-diesel; Jatropha curcas sapling planting ceremony held in Hmawby Township..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for development of agricultural sector through growing of jatropha curcas"..."FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (7)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-14
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Title: NLM2006-01-14
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 11 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends message of condolences to UAE; Plenary session of National Convention continues at Nyaunghnapin Camp; Malaysian Prime Minister felicitates Prime Minister General Soe Win; Meetings of National Convention delegate groups held; Mining sector witnesses sustained progress; The State shall, by law, protect the privacy and security of the home, property, correspondence and other communication of citizens subject to the provision of this Constitution; The State also recognize Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Animism as some religious existing in the Union...; Harming and jeopardizing of the fundamental rights bestowed by the Constitution is indeed violation of the provisions of the criminal law; King of Cambodia sends message of felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe; Every citizen is responsible to abide by the provisions fo the Constitution; The Tatmadaw has the right to administer for participation of the entire people in the State security and defence...; Every cotizen, at home or abroad, dealing with foreign countries shall have the right to seek protecton of the State; The Tatmadaw is strong, modern and must be sole existing brillant and patriotic Tatmadaw; All the armed forces in the nation shall be under the command of the Tatmadaw; Country needs to have strong and modern Tatmadaw to ensure its defence and security..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work for national education promotion and regional development"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-11
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 12 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: It is necessary to introduce an enduring State Constitution for perpetual standing of Myanmar as a peaceful, modern developed nad discipline-flourishing democratic nation in the world; Ministry of Industry-2's factories prepare to grow jatropha curcas; New well No 30 successfully drilled in Nyaungdon; 58th Anniversary Independence Day Exhibitoin concludes; Mining Sector witnesses sustained progress; If both Pyithu Hluttaw and the Amotha Hluttaw decide to annual or amend any one of the rules, regulations or bylaws...; Collection of detailed basic principles concerning the legislation of the Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw...; The bills approved by the People's Hluttaw shall be forwarded to the National Hluttaw for holding discussion and making a decision; Upgrading and sanitation performed in Yangon City; Promotion of education standard, driving force for national development..."PERSPECTIVES":"Continue working together for the success of the National Convention"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of the future State (6)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-12
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 13 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Vice-Senior General Maung Aye sends message of congratulations to UAE; National Convention Commission holds meeting No 1/2006...; Yangon Division to put 500,000 acres of land under jetropa curcas; Malaysian entrepreneurs to visit Myanmar; Mining sector witnesses sustained progress; Delegate Groups hold metings to compile proposals; The detailed basic principles to be adopted meet the standard of the international principles; Prime Minister congratulates Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE; Tatmadaw Government making utmost efforts step by step drafting an enduring State Constitution through national unity..."PERSPECTIVES":"Work for national development together with the government"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-13
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 6 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: DOMESTIC NEWS: People are to safeguard Myanmar society realizing value of the Union, unity, peace and sovereignty - Political, economic, organization and administrative outlooks, national characters and Union Spirit are strengths that can build the nation; Vice-President of LPDR felicitates Vice-Senior General Maung Aye; Foreign Heads of Government send felicitations to Prime Minister General Soe Win; Industrial sector witnesses sustained progress; Independence Day Exhibition continues; Dinner hosted to Thai swimming team; Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe; Development facilities opened in Myaing township; Centenary anniversary of Yangon Zoological garden to be held; The first session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw should be held within 15 days after the beginning of the first session of the Pyithu Hluttaw; The reports, paper and Hluttaw records published by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or under its authority shall be privileged; The State Peace and Development Council shall call the first regular session of the Pyithu Hluttaw after the constitution has come into effect; Delegate groups submit suggestions on detailed basic principle for legislation of Oyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region and State Hluttaws to the Plenary Session of the National Convention..."PESPECTIVES":"Join hands in safeguarding national independence and sovereignty"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-06
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 7 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Tatmadaw has taken systematic steps to server interests of the State and the people; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye attends graduation parade of 3rd Intake of Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science; Foreign Heads of Government send felicitations to Prime Minister General Soe Win; Freen medical treatment given to patients with eys complaints in Pakkoku; Industrial sector witnesses sustained progress; Development facilities opened in Pakokku Township; Huawei Tech plans to double cell phone sales; Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe; People of Kapaing Model village enjoy fruits of developments due to collaborative efforts of State, Tatmadaw and members of USDA; Exhibition to mark the 600th Anniversary of Western Voyage of Peace Envoy Zheng He opened; The Speaker of the Region or State Hluttaw shall convene the regular session of the Region or State Hluttaw at least once a year; Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San attend graduation dinner of 3rd Intake of DSINPS; Plenary Session of National Convention Continues..."PERSPECTIVES":"Inculcate the people with Union Spirit"...FEATURE:"Legislative Structure and essence of future state (3)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-07
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 8 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Drawing a new enduring constitution is imperative for the future of the State...; Foreign Heads of Government send felicitations to Prime Minister General Soe Win; Rodas opened to hail National Convention; Industrial Sector witnesses sustained progress; Only when living standard of the people inculding rural people in various sectors improve, can national development be made...; Points in the explanation of the Work Committee Chairman should be adopted as detailed basic principles; The first session that gives birth to the tenure of the Pyithu Hluttaw shall be convened not later than 45 days after the commencing date of general elections; Matters coordinated for organizing 59th Anniversary Union Day..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive to be endowed with knowledge and prowess"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and esssece of future state (4)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-08
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 9 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: It is essentoal for the Union of Myanmar to write the constitution which reflects the wishes of the people in building a peaceful modern developed nation; Academy Award winners honoured; Departmental, Tatmadaw vehicles checked on dry day; Dad carrying out rural development undertakings; Industrial sector witnesses sustained progress; USDA Secretary-General receives Japanese delegation; Independence Day Exhibition continues; Detailed basic principles explained bye the Work Committee Chairman should be adopted; Members of the delegate group of workers make a suggestion that the explanations of the Work Committee Chairman be adopted; Strengthening of unity and amity among national brethren, vitalizing Union Spirit and propagating true partriotism focused; NC Delegates visit Mingaladon Garden City, Yangon Industrial Zone..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive together for success of National Convention"..FEATURE:"Respect the law"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-09
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 10 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Delegates groups submit suggestions on detailed basic principles for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw...; Knowledge and expertise become resources; Foreign Affairs Minister hosts New Year Dinner to Diplomats; Industrial Sector witnesses sustained progress; Junior naval officers urged to always try their best to ensure uplift of their efficiency to win trust and reliance of their subordinates; It is appropriate to take action against a member of the Pyithu Hluttaw in accord with the law and bylaws of the Pyithu Hluttaw...; The reports, papers and hluttaw records published by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or under its authority shall be privileged; Only when National Convention is completed successfully, will the Constitution be drafted..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for emergence of constitution"...FEATURE:"Legislative Structure nad essence of future state (5)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-10
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 2 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Those imbued with patriotism able to restore independence and sovereignty; For the nation to stand tall among world's nationsm, not to become lackey of others'; Full-dressed rehearsal of Yangon City Flag Hoisting and Saluting Ceremony held; NC delegates visit Defence Services Museum, National Museum, Judson Church; 14th Mayor Cup Horticultural Show Competition held; Communication sector witnesses sustained progress; Better transport brought about only in the time of the Tatmadaw government; School Family Day for 2005-2006 commences..."POEM":"Independence and Our Responsibility" ("When it is said, we're Independent...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Safeguard independence and sovereignty"...FEATURE:"Perpetuation of Myanmar independence and sovereignty-2"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-02
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 3 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Document victories of the Tatmadaw, State service personnel and entire national races; Work harder in every task to serve the interest of people - Prime Minister General Soe Win inspects Kengtawng Hydroelectric power project site; USDA Secretary-General receives British researcher; Education Minister observes School Family Day; Communication sector witnesses sustained progerss; Prime Minister inspects construction of Maharatha Bhisamaggi Pagoda; It is appropriate to convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session at least once a year; Suggestion on detailed basic principles for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region and State Hluttaws presented..."POEM":"Vigour of Independence" ("Myanmar is- Kachin Kayah, Kayin,Chin...")..."PERSPECTIVES":""...FEATURE:"The form of legislation and essence of future State part-2"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-03
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-06
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 4 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Today's new generation fully realize value and essence of independence, responsible for safeguarding national independence and sovereignty; Delegate group of representatives-elect submits suggestions on detailed basic principles to Plenary Session of National Convention; Notifications on conferring titles and medals of commendation issued; Tar road, water supply projects, new school building, domestic science training school open in Pale, Monywa DIstrict, in accord with guidance of Head of State; Communication sector witnesses sustained progress; Foreign Heads of State sends felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe; Billboard erected to mark 58th Anniversary Independence Day; Progress can be witnessed in Maintaingbin Model Village; 28 detailed basic principles for Pyidaungsu Hluttaw...; 23 points presented by Chairman of National Convention...; Para 1 to 8 of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw...; Utilization of information and technology in economic, social and education fields essential; 58th Anniversary Independence Day Exhibition opens..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for a new democratic state and safeguard independence and sovereignty"...
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Date of publication: 2006-01-04
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-06
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar"5 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Make collaborative efforts to enable the Union of Myanmar to stand as independent nation; Senior General Than Shew Daw Kyaing Kyaing host Independence Day Commemorative reception and dinner; U Aung Khin Soe presents Credentials to Nepalese King; Independence Day Exhibition continues; Invitational swimming competitions held; Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe; Foreign Heads of Government send felicitations to Prime Minister General Soe Win; Monywa, Yinmabin equipped with transport and water facilities; Industrial sector witnesses sustained progress; As there is the danger of destructive elements within and without the nation, it is necessary for the government, the people and the Tatmadaw to safeguard fruits of development; Inclusion of legislation of Region and State Hluttaws and that of self-administered division, and self-administered zones significant; State Constitution of a nation will not effectively serve the long term interests of the nation...; The Wa National Development Party agrees tat the points contained in the paras 1 from 23 should be laid down as detailed basic principles; Secretary-1 presents prizes to winners in essay, poem, TV quiz and computer arts competitions to mark 58th Anniversary Independence Day; Independence Day State Flag Hoisting and Saluting Ceremony held..."PERSPECTIVES":"Strive for success of seven-point Road Map"...FEATURE:"Towards peaceful, tranquil and developed nation"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-05
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" 1 January 2006
Description: DOMESTIC NEWS: Strength and powers of Myanmar is glorious in history; Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Cuba; Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Sudanese President; Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein attends meeting of Central Committee for observance of 58th Anniversary Independence Day; Fereign Minister felicitates Cuban Counterpart; Foreign Minister sends message of felicitations to Sudan; Health Minister on inspection tour of Kayin, Mon states; Communication sector witnesses sustained progress; Mandalay Mayor inspects upgrading tasks of tar road; Hydel power projects in Pyu, Kyaukdaga, Shwegyin inspected; Yangon Division plans to grow 500,000 acres of jetropha curcas; Government striving for equitable development of regions and development of the economy of the people..."POEM":"Safeguard Independence" (Ünder colonialism- We were quagmired, enslaved...")..."PERSPECTIVES":"Safeguard cultural heritage and national character"...FEATURE:"Legislative structure and essence of future state (1)"
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Date of publication: 2006-01-01
Date of entry/update: 2006-01-05
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