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ARCHIVES	Friday, 5 October 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi exerting efforts for Confrontation, Utter Devastation, and Imposing All Kinds of Sanctions including Economic Sanction against Myanmar If she declares to give them up, the Senior General will personally meet her

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Oct - The Government of the Union of Myanmar today issued the Announcement No. 1/2007. The following is the full text of the announcement.

The Government of the Union of Myanmar
Announcement No. 1/2007
8th Waning Day of Tawthalin, 1369 ME
(4th October 2007)

1. In the Union of Myanmar, the Government and the people are striving hand in hand to build up a new democratic nation.

2. However, starting from 28th August 2007, there occurred demonstrations of some monks. The demands made by the demonstrators in the beginning were only to bring down commodity prices but later the demands made by them were nothing to do with monks and it was found to be the wishes of a political party and other organizations aspiring to create unrest. Unrests occurred due to the attempts of those who want to grab power through short-cut and that of some foreign nations to destabilize the nation.

3. The unrests are now totally under control by authorities for ensuring stability and the rule of law, with the cooperation of Sanghas and people who do not want any unrest.

4. Due to lopsided broadcasts by some international media, some member nations of the United Nations Organization were worried about Myanmar's situation and the UN Secretary-General sent his Special Envoy Mr Ibrahim Agboola Gambari to Myanmar to make urgent investigation and submit a report.

5. Myanmar is grateful to some member nations of the UN for their understanding upon Myanmar's situation and their principled stances.

6. Mr Gambari arrived Myanmar on 29th September. He witnessed the situation has returned to normalcy and he had an opportunity to pay a courtesy call on State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe. Mr Gambari also had opportunities to meet with those worthy to be met for enquiring the situation.

7. At the courtesy call, State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe mentioned Mr Gambari that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been exerting efforts for Confrontation, Utter Devastation, and Imposing All Kinds of Sanctions including Economic Sanction against Myanmar. If she declares to give them up, the Senior General will personally meet her.

8. At present, the people of various States and Divisions all over the country are convening mass rallies to support the National Convention and welcome the forthcoming Constitution as well as to denounce recent unrests.

9. Hence, the Government, with the support and in response to confidence and aspiration of the people, will continue to build up the nation into a discipline-flourishing genuine democratic one in accordance with the seven-step Road Map.

Yangon, 4 Oct - Townselders of Ayeyawady Division organized a ceremony to support the National Convention and the constitution in accord with the law at Kothein sports ground in Pathein today.

Over 100,000 people including the townselders from Pyapon, Myaungmya, Pathein, Hinthada and Maubin districts, national races, members of social organisation, traditional cultural troupes, representatives of economic and industrial organizations, peasants, workers, service personnel, students and people from various mass and class organizations attended the ceremony.

Before the ceremony, starting at 6 am Shwe Myanmar column led by U Nyan Win, Shwepyitan column led by U Tin Soe, Pawsanhmwe column led by U ThaungTin, Sinthwelatt column led by U Nyi Nyi Soe marched to the sports ground at the respective places.

Division Edu-cation Officer U Ohn Maung (Retd) presided over the ceremony. Member of the Panel of Chairmen were Secretary of Union Solidarity and Development Association U Nyunt Hlaing, Member of Ayeyawady Division Women's Affairs Organization Acting Principal of University of Computer Science in Pathein Dr Daw Sabei Phyu,Member of Ayeyawady Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Specialist Dr Daw Than Than Hla, Ayeyawady Division War Veteran Organization Lt-Col Hla Khin (Retd), Ayeyawady Division Fishery Federation President U Nyein Myaing, U Man Kyaw Aye of a townselder of Mayungmya Township.

Executive of Kyaungon Township Union Solidarity and Development Association Daw Aye Mya Mya Win acted as master of ceremonies and Executive of Pathein Township USDA Daw Eindra Shein Wai as co-MC.

Executive of Pathein District USDA U Win Maung and those present saluted the State Flag.

The mass rally chairman said that delegates of the National Convention after holding discussions have already adopted fundamental principles and detailed basic principles for the emergence of a constitution that is as important as the nation's life.

The fundamental principles will form as foundation for the nation's perpetuation, eternal peace and stability and long-term rapid development. Prepara-tions were made in 1992 to hold the National Convention that successfully concluded on 3 September 2007.

Over 1000 representatives of eight delegate groups ? delegate group of political parties, delegate group of representatives-elect, delegate group of national races, delegate group of peasants, delegate group of workers, delegate group of intellectual and intelligentsia, delegate group of State service personnel and delegate group of other invited persons ? attended the NC.

Fifty-four national race delegates, 15 peasant delegates, five workers delegates and two representative-elect delegates totalling 76 representing the over seven million people of Ayeyawady Division took part in the NC.

The delegates were permitted to freely compile their group-wise papers after holding thorough discussions.

Representatives from all walks of life and groups that returned to the legal fold give suggestions and hold discussions in the interest of the Union. The constructive result is the adoption of 104 fundamental principles to be formed as base in formulating the constitution.

According to the constitution, the future nation will be formed with seven regions, seven states, one self-administered division for Wa people, and five self-administered zones one each for Naga, Danu, Pa-O, Palaung and Kokang. It is obvious that special consideration has been given for the rights of national races.

All patriotic national people will have to ratify the constitution and uphold Our Three Main National Causes.

No one loves Myanmar more than her people. The people who attend the mass rally will have to safeguard the nation with full Union Spirit and patriotism. All will be able to shape the future nation only if the constitution is enduring. People of the entire Ayeyawady Division support the National Convention and hail the Constitution.

Secretary U Aung Kyaw Sein of Pathein Township USDA said that a total of 17 national race armed groups have returned to the legal fold. The national races are taking part in building of infrastructures on the State's development and the regional development tasks. Now, they are witnessing the unprecedented develop-ment.

In Ayeyawady Division, local people made their journey by boat in the past. There have been a lot of bridges including Bo Myat Tun Bridge built. That shows development of transport sector. In addition, economic, health, education and social sectors have developed in the division.

There must be the constitution in a nation that ensures rule of law, peace and tranquillity and already-achieved development. In drafting the constitution, it cannot be written only with the wishes of a person, an organization and a government. Besides, it is impossible to copy the constitution of other nations. The constitution based on current conditions and history background of our country must be drafted.

The constitution must be the one that contributes to the interests of the entire people and the State, and that guarantees the perpetuation of the Union. The two constitutions abolished in Myanmar are not compatible with present conditions of the nation. Therefore, it is important for the State and the people to draft an enduring constitution.

To lay down the basic principles, the National Convention was convened with the six objectives and completed on 3 September, 2007.

In the period of laying groundwork for the constitution, the internal traitors in collusion with those in some big nations instigated unrest on the previous days. As there are the principles that include some points with which they are not happy, they are attempting to undermine the nation.

I continue to say that it is time for the entire people to safeguard the State and already-achieved peace and development.

In conclusion, we support the National Convention and the principles to be included in the constitution that ensure the perpetuation of the State; that serve the interests of entire people; that are more durable and comprehensive than those adopted in the past constitution and that give priority to the rights of the national races, and denounce the acts of some foreign nations.

Daw Nwe Nwe Oo of Ayeyawady Division Women's Affairs Organization seconded the motion, saying that the emergence of an enduring constitution of vital importance in realizing a peaceful, modern and developed discipline-flourishing democratic state. The National Convention held in accord with six objectives successfully concluded on 3 September 2007.

To safeguard the nation against danger and for perpetuation of the Union, the para 42 of chapter XIII of the constitution said, ?Every citizen is under a duty to uphold: (a) Non-disintegration of the Union; (b) Non-disintegration of national solidarity; (c) Perpetuation of sovereignty.? The detailed basic principle is the most beneficial, effective and important for the nation and people. The national people will crush all enemies trying to threaten Our Three Main National Causes, with united strength. The stipulations contained in the constitution guarantee equal rights for women.

The division now has 7474 schools, up from 5189. Many institutions of higher learning have been opened in the division. There are more education opportunities in the division than in the past. People at present are looking forward to the day on which the constitution comes into force.

The destructive elements in the nation tried to cause unrest and public alarm to grab power through short cut under orders of foreign power. VOA, BBC, RFA and DVB aired fabrications with religion as stepping-stone to break up national unity.

With false news reports, they are trying to generate doubts among the public for eruption of a commotion similar to the 1988 unrest.

Afterwards, U Aung Shwe, a townselder of Pathein, seconded the motion calling for the support the National Convention and the constitution. He said: Due to dams and river water pumping stations in Ayeyawady Division, the number of acres of monsoon and summer paddy has increased from 3 million to 5 million in the division. As the division gives a yield of over 389 million baskets of paddy every year, the division stands as the granary of the country. Local farmers have enjoyed fruits of development thanks to the government.

The government has built infrastructures for a future democratic nation. The emergence of a constitution which will guarantee the perpetuation and development of the nation is vital for the country.

The legislative power is entrusted to Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Region Hluttaw, State Hluttaw as well as to self-administered-areas.

Therefore, it shows that the detailed basic principles for the constitution give special rights to national races.

The government has implemented the seven-point road map. Over 1,000 delegates attended the National Convention and it was successfully completed.

Those destructive elements who want to take power through short cut are trying to jeopardize the emergence of a democratic nation. They resorted to the unrest in the country making use of religion. We, the people, favour stability and peace but oppose unrest and violence. We want to deal with affairs of our country and we don't accept the interference of the foreign countries.

Concerning the broadcasting of BBC, VOA, RFA and DVB, people should distinguish between right and wrong.

We are worried that the United Nations will make wrong decision after listening to the voices of minority of the people. The people who favour stability and peace and oppose violence have participated in mass rallies in support of the National Convention and the constitution across the country. Therefore, the UN should pay attention to voices of majority of the people and review the genuine situation in the country.

The convening of National Convention is a nation building task, the national essence, and reflects the desire of the entire national races. It also represents all the people.

In conclusion, he seconded the motion tabled by U Aung Kyaw Sein, a representative of USDA, and denounced acts of foreign countries which pose danger to Myanmar.

Member of Ayeyawady Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Ohma Swe seconded the motion calling for the support of the National Convention and the State Constitution. She said that a peaceful modern developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation that we do long for will emerge only when the entire national people participate in the tasks for implementing seven-step Road Map of the State with might and main. In doing so, internal and external destructive elements are attempting to create unrest in the country taking advantage of the religion and thus the people are worried about their living.

The protests stirred up by external saboteurs are really against the desire of the entire people. Some foreign radio stations are stimulating internal destructive elements to cause political instability in the country. The Western media's greatly exaggerated make-up stories to incite violence are against discipline-flourishing democratic system.

Now, it is time to walk on the flowers-paved road to new democratic nation because the National Convention has successfully completed. In the meantime a handful of internal groups who are seeking self-interest are committing terrorist acts to grab power by short cut. The real desire of the entire people wanting to live in stable and peaceful life is to draw the Constitution of the State. All have known that anti-government groups attempting to cause violence like ?88? unrest is a grave danger to the entire national people.

The Constitution is the life-blood for the nation and the people. The public health care services are being carried out across the nation. The Government has built a total of 77 hospitals including three 200-bed ones and has appointed 3,349 health staff in Ayeyawady Division.

All citizens are longing for high life styles in addition to sufficiency of food, clothing and shelter. Moreover, they favour all-round development, stability and peace in the country but not the protests and violence. The national goal of the State is to introduce a peaceful modern developed discipline-flourishing democratic country.

As the forthcoming constitution will actually bring about the interest of the State and the people for a long run, I absolutely seconded the motion calling for support of the National Convention and the State Constitution tabled by Ayeyawady Division USDA.

Farming entrepreneur U Tun Tun Win of Hinthada Township said that the 1947 constitution and the 1974 constitution had defects and loopholes, so emergence of an enduring State constitution is as indispensable as the life-blood for the nation and the people. The National Convention was therefore held to adopt the principles that can serve the interests of the nation and the people.

More than 100 national races will enjoy unprecedented rights when the State constitution is approved. The people should not directly copy the western democracy that is not in conformity with the traditions and customs of the country.

The people are to be constantly vigilant against the acts of destructive elements to block the tasks of the government that is implementing the State's seven-step Road Map.

He expressed support for the NC and the State constitution, and denounce the acts of certain countries that are posing dangers to Myanmar.

Lt-Col Hla Thwin (Retd) of Pathein Township WVO said that the government has convened the National Convention, the first of the State's seven-step Road Map, calling the people to crush the acts of internal and external destructive elements as a national duty. It is required to achieve success in implementing every step.

Seconding the motion, he expressed his support for the NC and upcoming constitution and condemning the acts of certain countries.

With the unanimous approval, the chairman passed the resolution of supporting the NC and the upcoming constitution.

Members of the panel of chairmen and the attendees chanted slogans: non-disintegration of the Union (our cause, our cause), non-disintegration of national solidarity (our cause, our cause), perpetuation of sovereignty (our cause, our cause), the State's seven-step Road Map (must succeed, must succeed). The rally ended at 8 am.

Of the persons detained for questioning for holding assemblies in violation of section 144, 692 have been released on pledge

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Oct - Due to the acts to cause disturbances in the nation, the respective authorities imposed section 144 in some townships of Yangon Division on 25 September 2007 prohibiting public assembling.

The authorities had to conduct detentions for questioning as there were persons who held assemblies in violation of the section. Up to this day, they have detained a total of 2093 persons. Through investigation the authorities found out that the detainees included those who took part in the disturbances, those who followed and supported the noisy protests and those who unwittingly joined them. As the persons who unknowingly joined the noisy protests are also violators of the section, the authorities are releasing them after they have signed the pledge. Up to now, the authorities have released 692 persons.

Yangon, 4 Oct - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win met with employees who are assigned to Coco Island Township at Thakayta Jetty in Thakayta Township yesterday.

At the meeting, the commander presented cash assistance to the employees and passengers.

After the meeting, Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win inspected mv Myikyina which would leave for Coco Island Township.

Yangon Division Peace and Development Council also shipped TV retransmission machine and accessories, CI sheets, rice and edible oil to the township.

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Oct - The State Peace and Development Council has confirmed the appointment of U Tin Aung as Managing Director of Electric Power Supply Enterprise under the Ministry of Electric Power No 2, on expiry of the one-year probationary period.

The State Peace and Development Council has appointed Officer on Special Duty Col Zaw Win Myint (Retd) of the Ministry of Rail Transportation as Director-General of the Road Transport Administration Department of the same ministry on probation from the date he assumes charge of his duties.

Yangon, 4 Oct - Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw Oo and Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein met with officials of the Fisheries Department and personnel of fishery companies at Taninthayi Division Fisheries Department in Myeik on 1 October and discussed matters related to boosting of meat and fish production.

After hearing reports of officials concerned, the commander and the minister attended to the needs.

Before attending to the meeting, the commander and the minister visited a crab breeding camp of a private company in Pahtet Island in Kyunsu Township, Myeik.

Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw Oo and Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein attended a ceremony to grow physic nut in Myeik on 2 October.

Members of social organizations and employees of fishery companies in Myeik volunteered to grow 80,000 physic nut seeds and 20,000 grafts.

After the ceremony, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw Oo and Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein went to Pyiphyotun Cold Storage Factory and inspected reprocessing of fish and prawn.

People of Meiktila, Mahlaing, Thazi, Wundwin in Mandalay Div and Ayadaw, Dabayin in Sagaing Div express their desire

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Oct - People of Meiktila, Mahlaing, Thazi and Wundwin in Mandalay Division, and Ayadaw and Dabayin in Sagaing Division who favour stability of the State, prevalence of law and order and community peace walked in procession on 2 and 3 October with the concept that the recent demonstrations staged by some monks and NLD members undermined the living conditions of the people.

They organized the procession after seeking the permission from the authorities concerned in accord with the law.

On 2 October in Meiktila, over 17,000 people holding the placards that read Don't destroy peaceful conditions, We cannot serve as slaves, and Give encouragement to propagation of the Sasana after chanting Our Three Main National Causes, and Approve the Constitution, gathered at Paukchaung Sports Ground and then started marching to No 1 BEHS Junction, Market (West) Street, Clock Tower Street, Taungwinnan Junction, Aung Zeya Street, Station (South) Junction, Yadana Manaung Pagoda, Win Thuza Shop Street and finally to Independence Park in the town.

Similarly on 2 October in Mahlaing, over 12,000 people holding the placards that read Don't destroy peaceful conditions, We cannot serve as slaves, and Don't destroy development after chanting Our Three Main National Causes, and Approve the Constitution, walked in procession starting from Myoma Sports Ground to Meiktila-Myingyan Street, YadanaU Pagoda Street, Bank Street and finally to Marga Street in the town.

On 2 October in Thazi, over 7,500 people holding the placards that read We favour stability, We favour peace, We can not serve as slaves, No neo-colonialism, BBC lying, VOA deceiving and RFA setting up hostilities, Watch out saboteurs and Don't want unrest after chanting Our Three Main National Causes, and Approve the Constitution walked in procession from Township's Sports Ground to Station Street, Postal Office Street, Cinema Hall Street, Myoma Market Street, No 1 BEHS Street and finally to Meiktila-Taunggyi Street in the town.

Likewise, on 2 October in Ayadaw of Sagaing Division, over 10,000 people holding the placards that read We favour stability and peace, Our enemies are saboteurs, Fight against internal and external destructive elements, Protests are contrasting democracy, Support the National Convention, Constitu-tion is welcome and Ongoing seven-step Road Map must be realized after chanting Don't want saboteurs and Not accept internal and external destructive elements marched in procession from township sport ground to the office road, Monywa-Shwebo Street, Market Street, Ayadaw-Naunggyi Ai Street and finally to the sports ground in the town.

On 2 October in Wundwin, about 13,000 people holding the placards that read We favour stability, We favour peace, We don't favour protests, We don't accept BBC, VOA and RFA after chanting Our Three Main National Causes and Approve the Constitution, marched in procession from TadaU Monastery to Meiktila-Mandalay Street, Thedaw-Wundwin Street, and finally to Thedaw Station in the town.

Similarly on 3 October in Dabayin, over 11,000 people holding the State Flags and the placards that read We favour stability and peace, We don't favour protests, internal Fight against internal and external destructive elements, Our Three Main National Causes, Ongoing seven-step Road Map must be realized, Support the National Convention, and Constitution is welcome, walked in procession from Monywa-YeU Street, Hninzi Street, Swedaw Street and finally to Myoma Sports Ground in the town.