Press conference on matters related to National Convention held

Yangon, 8 Oct — The National Convention Convening Commission this afternoon held the Press Conference on matters related to the National Convention to be reconvened at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township on 10 October.

The press conference held in the hall of the NCCC in Kyaikkasan Grounds, was attended by Vice-Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Secretary Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Joint-Secretary Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Khin Aung Myint and commission members Attorney-General U Aye Maung and U Thaung Nyunt, members of the National Convention Convening Work Committee, news and information personnel, Guardian U Sein Win of Kyodo News Agency, Patron of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Hla Htway, President U Sao Kai Hpa, correspondents of Kyodo, Antara, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Xinhua, AFP, TSB, AP, NHK, Fuji TV, Reuters, NTV, Tokyo Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, TV Asahi, Sankei Shimbun, Ji Ji, Yomiuri Shimbun and EPA, chief editors and those in charge of local journals and magazines, totalling 55.

Vice-Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Chief Justice U Aung Toe explained matters related to the National Convention to be reconvened on 10 October 2006.

Secretary of the Commission Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan clarified matters concerning the National Convention.

Next, Vice-Chairman of NCCC Chief Justice U Aung Toe and Secretary Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan replied to the questions raised by local and foreign journalists.

After the press conference, the vice-chairman, the secretary, the joint-secretary and members of the National Convention Convening Commission cordially greeted the journalists.

Agriculture, livestock breeding tasks in Kayan and Thongwa townships inspected
Model Village opens in Kayan Township

Yangon, 8 Oct — Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win inspected agricultural and livestock breeding tasks in Kayan and Thongwa townships and attended the ceremony to inaugurate Peinkan Model Village in Kayan Township this morning.

The commander and party inspected breeding of fish and prawn in Thakkeigon Village of Kayan Township.

Chairperson of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Mar Mar Wai presented snacks and toys to children at the nursery of Kayan Township MCWA.

While in Kayan, the commander and party inspected Kayan Township Hospital and thriving monsoon paddy plantations.

At noon, the commander and wife attended the ceremony to inaugurate Peinkan Model Village and visited the village. The commander met with departmental personnel, members of social organizations and local people and explained tasks to be
carried out for regional
development. He viewed development facilities in the village.

The Yangon Division MCWSC Chairperson accepted membership applications from the village MCWA. Patron of Yangon Division Women’s Affairs Organization Daw Mar Mar Wai and party held discussions with local women at the Peinkan monastery and explained functions of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation.

The commander viewed paddy harvesting task in Thaiktugan Model Village of Thongwa Township and gave necessary instructions to officials.

37 members resign from Shwedaung Township NLD
Lost trust in NLD for its harmful acts to country and nationals

Yangon, 8 Oct — A total of 34 members of Shwedaung Township National League for Democracy of Pyay District, Bago Division (West), — eight members of Kyaukmyint Village-tract including U Myint Oo of Shwehintha Village, one member from Mayaman Village-tract, four from Thasigon Village-tract, one from Yuntan Ward, four from Kwinyagyi Village-tract, two from Kyeethe Village-tract, three from Kathittaing Village-tract and 10 from Thayet Thonbin Village-tract — resigned from the NLD of their own accord on 10 August.

Likewise, Township Executive U Kyi Myint from Thayettaw Ward, Organizer U Than Tun of Kyarnigan Ward and U Win Naing of Hsinthay Village-tract, totalling three also resigned from the party of their own accord on 15 September.

They sent the letters of resignation to the NLD Headquarters and local authorities. In their letter sent to Shwedaung Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission they said the NLD is committing harmful acts to the country and the nationals without serving the interests of the nation and the people. Therefore, they no longer put trust in the NLD. That is why they resigned from the party of their own accord, the said.

Peace group from Thandaung North Special Region condemns US for putting Myanmar on agenda of UNSC

Nay Pyi Taw, 8 Oct — The group from Thandaung North Special Region on 25 September issued the declaration on its stance on the decision to put Myanmar on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council.

The following is the full text of the declaration:

The declaration of the group from Thandaung North Special Region on condemnation of US interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs using the UN.

25 September 2006

1. Due to the submission of the US permanent representative to the UN, a decision was made on 15 September to put Myanmar on the agenda of the UN Security Council accusing the country of posing a threat to regional stability.

2. The US is making attempts to interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs. The US using the UN as a tool ignored the all-round development, stability and peace, prevalence of law and order and national solidarity for interfering in Myanmar’s affairs. It has been plotting to impede Our Three Main National Causes and the National Convention which is being attended by representatives from mass and class organizations in accord with seven-point Road Map for putting Myanmar on the agenda of the UNSC.

3. The peace group from Thandaung North Special Region returned to the legal fold and settled down in accord with the policies laid down by the State. The group has participated in the regional development and security tasks. As a result, we are practically enjoying peace and stability and development now. We believe that there is no reason for Myanmar to pose a threat to the region as there is peace and tranquillity
nationwide.

4. Therefore, the group declares that it condemns and protests against the US act of putting Myanmar on the agenda of the UNSC with the plot to interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs.


U Ko Gyi Chairman, U Saw La Bwe Vice-Chairman

The group that has exchanged arms for peace Thandaung North Special Region

Information Minister opens
Myanmar Motion Picture Day 2006

Yangon, 8 Oct — Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon organized the opening ceremony to mark the Myanmar Motion Picture Day -2006 in conjunction with a ceremony to pay respects to the aged at the office of MMPA this morning with an address by Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan.

It was attnded by departmental heads and officials, the chairman and members of MMPA, artists, older persons and guests.

Firstly, Chairman of MMPA U Kyi Soe Tun extended greetings.

Next, the minister, the managing director of Myanmar Motion Picture Enterprise and the patron of MMPA formally opened the ceremony.

After the opening ceremony, the minister and those present paid respects and offered gifts to the aged.

Later, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan opened the second charity fair to mark the Myanmar Motion Picture Day - 2006 and viewed around the fair.

First Myanmar Traditional Food Show opens

Yangon, 8 Oct — The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism organized the First Myanmar Tradi-tional Food Show at Dusit Inya Lake Hotel, here, this morning. Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing presented certificates of honour to restaurants that participated in the show, and cash reward to the adviser group.

Next, Minister Maj-Gen Soe Naing formally opened the First Myanmar Traditional Food Show and viewed display of foods.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General U Htay Aung of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, Managing Director U Soe Thein of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services, representatives of Myanmar Travels Association, Myanmar Hoteliers Association,Tourism Development Committee and Myanmar Chefs Association and guests.

Foreign-invested hotels and local hotels and restaurants took part in the show.

Cooperatives minister addresses workshop on SMEs

Yangon, 8 Oct — A ceremony to open a workshop of the Ministry of Cooperatives was held at Zetbuyit Shwezin hall, Yankin Township this morning, with an address by Minister for Cooperatives Maj-Gen Tin Htut. Also present on the occasion were responsible personnel of Cottage Industries Department, Cooperative Department and Cooperative Exports and Imports Enterprise.

First, the minister made a speech on the occasion, saying that the businesses of cooperative societies are included in the small- and medium-scale enterprises of the State’s economy. The present period is to step up for the emergence of a modern developed nation. Myanmar’s cooperative is to strive for the development of scio-economic infrastructure of the country and to preserve and safeguard the image of the cooperative. Measures were to be taken for the participation in the development works of small- and medium-scale enterprises.

Next, chairman of the workshop U Khin Maung Aye made a welcoming speech on the occasion. A total of 67 — 55 delegates and 12 observers are attending the workshop which continues tomorrow.

USDA members donate blood to hail USDA AGM 2006

Yangon, 8 Oct — Thakayta Township Union Solidarity and Development Asso-ciation donated blood to hail the Annual General Meeting 2006 of USDA at Central Women’s Hospital (Yangon) this morning.

Executive U Aung Myint of Yangon Division USDA ex-plained the purpose of blood donation and Dr Daw Khin Shwe Mar of the hospital gave educative talks.

Medical Superin-tendent Dr U Shwe Oh presented certificates of hornour and gifts to donors. Altogether 100 USDA members from 12 wards in the township donated blood collectively.

Commander hands over flag to Yangon Division performing arts team

Yangon, 7 Oct — Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win this morning handed over the flag to Yangon Division team that will take part in the 14th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions, at Saya San Hall of Kyaikkasan Grounds in Tamway Township.

The commander handed over the flag to Secretary of Yangon Division Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Leading Committee Major Hlaing Win.

Next, the commander gave a speech.

Afterwards, the commander presented the championship trophy to the Yangon East District team in the Yangon Division Performing Arts Competitions through Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein.

Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win and wife Daw Mar Mar Wai gave prizes to district teams that stood first each in singing, dancing, song composing and music contests, and certificates of honour to members of the panel of judges.

Chairman of the Leading Committee Lt-Col Kyaw Naing Oo accepted K 200,000 donated by Myanmar Music Asiayon through U Than Naing.

A total of 443 artistes of Yangon Division — 216 contestants at professional level, 51 at higher education level and 176 at basic education level — will take part in the 14th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions.

Swa Creek Bridge to be closed temporarily

Nay Pyi Taw, 8 Oct — Public Works of the Ministry of Construction issued an announcement that arrangements are being made for repairing Swa Creek Bridge on Yangon-Mandalay Road between mile posts No 198/2 and 198/3. The bridge will be temporarily be closed from 1 am to 9 am on 9 October, from 1 am to 6 am on 10 October and from 1 am to 6 am on 11 October.

During the repairing period, only light vehicles and 40-ton trucks will be allowed to pass through the bridge from 9 am on 9 October to 1 am on 10 October, and from 6 am on 10 October to 1 am on 11 October. All vehicles and trucks may pass as usual, beginning 6 am on 11 October.

Dry day inspection teams check Tatmadaw, departmental vehicles

Yangon, 8 Oct — Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory Committee Yangon Station Commander Brig-Gen Myint Soe and members accompanied by departmental officials supervised the functions of dry day inspection teams today.

The dry day inspection teams checked dry day pass, driver’s licence, wheel tax bill, wearing of departmental uniforms and breaking of traffic rules at the main points of downtown Yangon from 7 am to 5 pm today.