PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

9 June 2004

Source: “The New Light of Myanmar” 10 June 2004 at http://www.ibiblio.org/obl/docs/NLM2004-06-10.pdf http://mission.itu.ch/MISSIONS/Myanmar/n-convention/n-convenindex.htm and http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/

Submission of proposed papers, discussions of panel of chairmen continue

YANGON, 9 June — The delegate group of political parties, the delegate group of national races, the delegate group of workers and the delegate group of other invited persons read out their proposed statements to be submitted to the plenary meeting at designated meeting halls in Nyaunghnapin camp, Hmawby Township, today. Similarly, the coordination meeting of the panel of the chairmen of the delegate group of representatives-elect and that of resource persons took place at the respective venues today.

Delegate group of political parties

They held a meeting at 9 am at the meeting room-1. U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of the Wa National Development Party presided over the meeting, while U Khin Maung Phyu, Deputy Director of the working group-3 of the National Convention Convening Work Committee, and Assistant Director Daw Yin Yin Than acted as master and co-master of ceremonies. First, the master of ceremonies announced the start of the meeting with the approval of the chairman as there were 89.66 percent of delegates present at the meeting.

After the opening speech given by the chairman of the meeting, U Tha Ban Aung of Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization read out his group’s proposed statement on the sectorwise clarifications made by the NCC Work Committee in connection with detailed basic principles that should be laid down for the distribution of power in lagislative, executive and judical sectors that should be included in the framing of the Constitution. The meeting came to an end at 9.35 am with the concluding remarks by the chairman.

Delegate group of representatives-elect

The meeting of the panel of chairmen of the delegate group of representatives-elect and resource persons was held this morning and afternoon at the meeting room-2. On the occasion, the members of the panel of chairmen — U San Tha Aung of the Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization, U Maung Gyi of the Union Pa-O National Organization, U Yaw Aye Hla of the Lahu National Development Party, U Law Hsin Kwam of the Kokang Democarcy and Unity Party, resource persons who are delegates to the National Convention, Deputy Director U Maung Maung Phyu Tint of the working group-4 of the NCC Work Committee and Assistant Director Daw Tin Tin Nwe discussed matters related to the compilation of papers.

Delegate group of national races

The coordination meeting on paper compilation of the panel of the chairmen of the delegate group of national races and the leaders of paper-compilation groups from 14 states and divisions took place at the meeting room-3 of the Pyidaungsu Hall at 9 am today. Present on the occasion were U Mya Sein of Mandalay Division, U Mahn Ohn Maung of Kayin State, U Kyaw Din (a) U Htay Yei of Kayah State, Duwa Zokdaung of Shan State (North), U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Taninthayi Division, and leaders of the paper compilation groups from states and divisions. Deputy Director U Thein Tun of the working group-5 of the NCC Work Committee and Assistant Director U Than Tun acted as master and co-master of ceremonies. At the meeting, the leaders of the paper-compilation groups discussed and coordinated matters related to the sectorwise clarifications made by the NCC Work Committee in connection with detailed basic principles that should be laid down for the distribution of power in lagislative, executive and judical sectors that should be included in the framing of the Constitution. Later, they compiled papers. On the occasion, the proposed statements to be submitted to the planery meeting were read out. The meeting came to an end in the evening.

Delegate group of workers

The group started their meeting at 12 noon at the meeting room-5. Dr Myo Thant Tin of Yangon Division acted as the alternative chairman and presided over the meeting together with U Kyaw Myo Win of Bago Division and U Bo Thein of Shan State (East) as members. U Zaw Win, Deputy Director of the working group-7 of the NCC Work Committee, and Assistant Director U Aung Win acted as master and co-master of ceremonies. At the outset, the master of ceremonies announced the start of the meeting with the approval of the chairman as all of 48 delegates were present at the meeting. Dr Myo Thant Tin of Yangon Division gave an opening speech on the occasion. U Maran Tan Gwan of Kachin State, Daw Khin Saw Mu of Ayeyawady Division, U Saw Soe Tint of Kayin State, U Kyaw Hsan of Magway Division, U Hla Aye of Yangon Division and U Than Win of Mandalay Division read out papers relevant to the sectorwise clarifications made by the NCC Work Committee in connection with detailed basic principles that should be laid down for the distribution of power in lagislative, executive and judical sectors that should be included in the framing of the Constitution. After seeking the approval from the members of the delegate group of workers for the proposed statement to be submitted to the planery meeting of the National Convention, the alternative chairman of the meeting approved the proposal. The meeting came to an end at 3 pm with concluding remarks by the alternative chairman of the meeting.

Delegate group of other invited persons

The group held their meeting at the meeting room-8 at 9 am. Dr Manan Tu Ja of Kachin State Special Region-2 acted as the alternative chairman and presided over the meeting together with U Aung Hkam Hti of Shan State (South) Special Region-6 and Myanmar History Commission Vice-Chairman U Sai Aung Tun as members. Deputy Director of the working group-10 of the NCC Work Committee U Aung Kyi and Assistant Director U Win Myint acted as master and co-master of ceremonies. The master of ceremonies announced the start of the meeting with the approval of the chairman as there were 100 out of 105 delegates, 95.24 percent, attending the meeting. The chairman of the meeting gave an opening speech. U Saw Shwe Tin Oo of the Democratic Kayin Buddhist Association (DKBA) read out the proposed paper submitted by delegates of the DKBA and the Haungthayaw Special Region Group in connection with the sectorwise clarifications made by the NCC Work Committee in connection with detailed basic principles that should be laid down for the distribution of power in lagislative, executive and judical sectors that should be included in the framing of the Constitution. Next, U Aung Hkam Hti read out the proposed letter submitted by the Burma Communist Party (Rakhine) and the Arakanese Army (AA) to the panel of chairmen.

Later, U Zaw Taung of Shan State (North) Special Region-5 and U Maing Ohn Khine of Shan State Special Region-7 read out the proposed papers submitted by Shan State (North) Special Region-3, Shan State (North) Special Region-5 (KDA), Shan State (North) Special Region-7, Kachin State Special Region-1, Kachin State Special Region-2, Kayah State Special Region-1, Kayah State Special Region-2, Kayah State Special Region-3, Kayinni National Progressive Party, KNPP Splinter (Hoya), Shan State Nationalities People’s Liberation Organization, New Mon State Party, Shan State National Army, Mon Armed Peace Group (Chaungchi Region). Afterwards, five delegates to the National Convention submitted their proposed papers to the chairman.

U Sai Aung Tun, member of the panel of the chairmen, explained matters related to proposed paper to be submitted to the planery meeting of the National Convention. The meeting came to an end at 10.30 am with concluding remarks by the alternative chairman.

Entertainment to NC delegates

YANGON, 9 June — The Entertainment and Welfare Subcommittee of the National Convention Convening Management Committee organizes entertainment programmes for the NC delegates at 7 pm yesterday at the gymnasium of Nyaunghnapin Camp. The film entitled “Nya Mintha” (Prince of Night) directed by Meepwar and starred by Yan Aung and Tun Eindra Bo was shown.

Source: http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/enlm/Jun10_nc1.html