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ARCHIVES	Wednesday, 10 October 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

It is very important for people not to be misled by killers in air waves
Ceremony to support National Convention and forthcoming constitution held in Hpa-an, Kayin State

Yangon, 9 Oct - Over 60,000 people including townselders, national race leaders, members of social organizations, representatives of peace groups, members of cultural troupes, entrepreneurs, farmers, workers, departmental personnel, students and local nationals attended the ceremony to support the National Convention and the forthcoming constitution held on a grand scale at Thiri Grounds of Hpa-an, Kayin State, this morning.

Before the ceremony, Hpa-an column led by Executive U Aung Myint Thein of Kayin State Union Solidarity and Development Association, Kawkareik column led by U Ko Ko Naing of Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Zwegabin column led by Executive U Saw Ohn Tin of Hlaingbwe Township USDA and Myawady column led by U Khun Kyaw Win of State Red Cross Society marched towards Thiri Grounds and took their designated places.

Townselder Head of Planning Department of Hpa-an University U Saw Nyunt Thaung presided over the rally together with Executive U Saw Han Aye of Kayin State USDA, Chairperson Daw Tin Sein of Kayin State Women's Affairs Organization, Daw Nan Aye Kyi of Kayin State Maternal and Child Welfare Association, U Kyi Lin of Kayin State War Veterans Organization, Townselders Pa-O national U Khun Than Myint and Mon national Daw Ngwe Chi as members of the Panel of Chairmen. Executive Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye of Kayin State USDA acted as master of ceremonies and Executive Daw Htar Ei Win of Hpa-an Township USDA as Co-MC. First, those attendant saluted the State Flag.

In his address Chairman U Saw Nyunt Thaung said that building of a peaceful, modern and developed nation is the national goal of the State, and that with the establishment of firm foundations in the political, economic and social sectors, efforts are being made to achieve this national goal. In doing so, the National Convention which has laid down fundamental principles and detailed basic principles was completed successfully on 3 September, 2007.

In the process, peace and stability, unity, law enforcement and strong national economy are vital for the perpetuation of the new nation.

It was not a group or individual involved in holding discussions to achieve fundamental principles and detailed basic principles to draft the constitution, but representatives of political parties, representatives-elect, nationanl races, peasants, workers, intellectuals and intelligentsia, state service personnel and other invited persons actively participated in the discussions.

The 1947 constitution practised in the period of parliamentary democracy system was drafted under the rule of colonialists. The 1974 constitution also was based on one party system and socialist economic system. So, these constitutions were not in line with present condition. It can be found that the forthcoming constitution is more comprehensive than those of the past.

He continued to say that it is found that saboteurs, instigation and making political gains were made to harm the efforts for emergence of the constitution and undermine the prevailing results in the political, economic and social sectors. Especially, some big powers incited civil unrest in the country.

At a time when majority of people support the National Convention and the forthcoming constitution, some foreign broadcasting stations and the media sow discord among the government and monks and people inventing fabricated news. The government is like a parent. It is a wish of every parent to see his or her family's prosperity.

Parents will be happy only if they see their children happy. Love, attachment and unity are important for family members. Moreover, it is very important for the people not to be misled by killers in the air waves from some countries. A handful of internal destructive elements are to be exposed. Those attendants are the strength of the State and those who are endeavouring for development of Kayin State, he said.

Axe-handles and lackeys of the colonialist are now in the state of losing everything and they are disturbing everything. Taking dollars as a bribe and thus they became puppets. Now is the time to unite and this ceremony is to show the wish and support of 1.7 million people of Kayin State, he said.

In conclusion, he said, emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation with discipline flourishing democracy which the entire people long for, is based on the objective conditions of the country and urged the people to strive for emergence of the constitution in accord with the good results of the principles laid down by the National Convention.

Next, Executive U Saw Htoo Ka Paw of Kayin State USDA tabled a motion calling for the support of the National Convention and the State Constitution. He said that the ultimate goal of the State is to build a peaceful modern developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation upholding Our Three Main National Causes.

It is very important to the entire people to cultivate patriotic spirit and Union spirit. The Constitution should not be drawn by anyone, any organization and any government and moreover it cannot be made itself into a carbon copy of laws of other countries.

The constitution should be drawn based on prevailing situations of the country. Fifteen general provisions have been laid down during the sessions of the National Convention. Basic principles and detailed basic principles to be included in the Constitution have been drawn firmly.

In support of the National Convention and the State Constitution, I would like to present that it is known to all that Tatmadaw is making all-out efforts to build a modern developed nation after taking up all responsibilities of the State.

Kayin State has enjoyed fruits of development now. The main requirements of Kayin State are peace and stability, and food security, clothing and shelter.

The government is implementing nation-building endeavors for ensuring the development of all sectors including human resources, education, economic and health. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe pointed out during the opening ceremony of Thanlwin Bridge (Hpa-an) on 3 August in 1997 that the purpose of building Thanlwin Bridge was that all Kayin nationals living in Kayin State would make progress.

There are over 500,000 sown acres, over 15,000 acres of edible oil crops and 400 acres of fish farm in Kayin State. The government built 271 miles of motor road, 190 bridges, three universities and one college in Kayin State. A total of 1,480 libraries were opened in Kayin State. Every country in the world has its conflict. The present government managed to address such conflict. Eighteen armed groups exchanged arms for peace and returned to the legal fold in the time of the present government. Tatmadaw is striving for having high national prestige. National consolidation is very important in the country. The duty of all citizens is to preserve national consolidation.

I table the motion calling for the support of the National Convention and the upcoming State Constitution and warmly welcome it.

Next, member of Kayin State Women's Affairs Organization Principal of Hpa-an University of Computer Studies continued to second the motion, saying that it is common knowledge that the National Convention, a prerequisite for the emergence of a discipline-flourishing democratic nation, was successfully completed. The expressions stipulated in fundamental principles and detailed basic principles stated that all citizens regardless of male and female have to enjoy the right on equal terms. This reflects Myanmar culture and customs.

Some western nations that are superior to the country in science and technology drove a wedge among Myanmar people. Applying a spate of the media, they launched propaganda to be deeply impressed by developing countries. But their wicked plots and interior motives cannot be covered. The whole world realized their schemes by viewing the incident in Iraq.

The US looking down upon others but thinking highly of itself received a string of hatred and anger. We would like to say that the US should stop its subversive acts.

Colonialists used to be deceptive. They often create unrest and violence in the nations they dislike. We strongly oppose and condemn those who create unrest in synchronisation and those who rely on alien nations. Frankly speaking, we want to get rid of those who incited disturbances in the nation in the name of religion, using even monks and nuns.

Internal problems should be addressed in the nation. However, some traitors invited the help of saviours abroad in that regard. Consequently, the nation had to suffer degradation. But the entire national people know best the situation of Myanmar.

At present, the government is building up a modern and developed nation. In this regard, it has laid down and is implementing the 12 political, economic and social objectives for regional and national development. Now, unprecedented progress has been made in all spheres when compared with that of 1988. Those who did not take part in nation-building endeavours by doing their bit are jealous of national development. With negative views, they think highly of foreigners only and want to entrust the nation to them.

We Kayin State Women's Affairs Organization would stamp out the dangers that befall us while carrying social welfare tasks such as giving educative talks, providing necessary assistance and conducting courses on vocational activities and social affairs for women.

In conclusion, she said that she, on behalf of the entire people of Kayin State, hailed and supported fundamental principles and detailed basic principles as they grant the equal rights to male and female.

Next, member of Kayin State Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Professor Daw Myint Myint San of Hpa-an University continued to second the motion. She said that the National Convention was successfully completed on 3 September 2007. The NC laid down fundamental principles and detailed basic principles for the drafting of the State constitution. With regard to the welfare of mothers and older persons, they have been thoroughly discussed in the interest of the State and the people. The rights and welfare of mothers and older persons have been stated in Para-25 of Chapter-1 of basic principles.

In view of those basic principles, it is obvious that the State protects the rights of all the citizens. Hence, the forthcoming constitution will be capable of shaping the future of the State.

The government loves and cherishes its own people. It always wants to see the prosperity of its people. And those who betray the State are the ones like neo-colonialists. Traitor neo-colonialists in collusion with communists incited the innocent youths to take to the street. It is known to all that Iraq was dragged into the whirlpool of troubles due to a wrong decision of the US. Even though there is growing concern about violence in Iraq the US completely disregarded it and continued its war against Iraq.

In conclusion, she said that she seconded the motion since the forthcoming constitution that will emerge in line with fundamental principles and detailed basic principles will be able to formulate a democratic nation.

U Saw Ka Paw Htoo of Hpa-an Township War Veterans Organization of Kayin State said that it is needed to share the three sovereign powers and ensure check and balance in pursuit of the goal of building a modern and developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation.

Due to the US invasion of Iraq, the nation has lost its sovereignty along with disintegration among the people, and many civilians lose their lives daily owing to suicide-bomb attacks. These undesirable events receive media coverage.

In the past, some regions of Kayin State were common to cordite and reverberated with sound of gunfire due to disunity among local people resulting from hatred sowed by the colonialists. Unlike that, now local people of Kayin State are leading a peaceful life.

The fundamental rights and detailed basic principles of the forthcoming State constitution are full of democracy essence.

Seconding the motion, he, on behalf of the people, expressed support for the National Convention and the upcoming State constitution.

Phado Laba of Democratic Kayen Buddhists Organization said that the National Convention adopted the fundamental rights and detailed basic principles through discussions of representatives of the people from all walks of life.

It is common knowledge that the State's seven-step Road Map has won the support of the entire nation.

It is incumbent upon all citizens to participate in the building of a peaceful, modern and developed democratic nation with flourishing discipline.

He expressed his support for the NC and the State constitution that will come into force.

Phado Aung San of Phayagon Peace Group seconded the motion in support of the National Convention and the forthcoming constitution. He said: The National Convention was participated by over 1,000 delegates and was completed successfully. The fundamental principles and detailed basic principles laid down at the National Convention are valuable to the forthcoming constitution. Neo-colonialists have tried to control Myanmar, and it was a shame that internal elements, stooges of foreign countries, ignoring the people, their own religion and the patriotic spirit, staged protests crying and apologizing to neo-colonialists. Myanmar people practise their own religion and are gentle. There is also freedom of worship in Myanmar. Western media men supported that peace and stability prevailed in Myanmar and every citizen had equal rights as they witnessed the situation in the country when they arrived Myanmar. But, when they were abroad, they aired waves of lies that Myanmar was deteriorating and people were starving.

We, national races in Kayin State, also favour peace and development. The number of intellectuals and intelligentsia has increased as roads and bridges and universities have mushroomed in the state and higher education is now within the reach of the residents.

Peace groups including Phayagon peace group, Haungthayaw peace group, DKBA peace group, Thandaung peace group, and KNU/KNLA peace council are now living in peace.

According to the detailed basic principles laid down at the National Convention, the forthcoming constitution guarantees that the State will help development of language, literature, arts and culture of all national races, strengthening the unity and friendship among all national races and development of social economic life of national races.

Therefore, the forthcoming constitution is necessary for the country and guarantees the security of lives and property of all national races. Hence, on behalf of 1.7 million people in Kayin State, all national races support the National Convention and the forthcoming constitution.

Nay Pyi Taw, 9 Oct - People in Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway Divisions who favour peace and stability of the State have held mass rallies since 27 September with the concept that the recent protests staged by some monks and NLD members had undermined the community peace and stability.

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

Mass rallies were held in Taungtha and Myingyan in Myingyan District, Mandalay Division on 27 September, in Kyaukpadaung, Ngazun, Natogyi and NyaungU on 28 September, in Kyaukse on 30 September, PyinOoLwin, Natmauk in Magway Division, Shwebo and Wetlet in Wetlet District, Sagaing Division, on 1 October, Meiktila, Mahlaing, Thazi, Wundwin, Thabeikkyin and Madaya in Mandalay Division, Taungdwingyi in Magway Division and Ayadaw in Sagaing Division on 2 October, Pyawbwe in Mandalay Division and Dabayin in Sagaing Division on 3 October, YeU and Salingyi in Sagaing Division and Singu and Yamethin in Mandalay Division on 4 October, Htigyaing and Butalin in Sagaing Division on 5 October, Kanbalu and Yinmabin in Sagaing Division on 6 October and Katha in Sagaing Division on 7 October respectively.

Mass rallies were held for the second time in Taungtha and Myingyan in Myingyan District, Mandalay Division, on 28 September and Kyaukpadaung, Ngazun, Natogyi and NyaungU in Mandalay Division on 29 September.

Participants of the mass rallies chanted slogans We don't want terrorists and We don't want internal destructive elements and hold State flags and placards that say We favour peace and stability, We favour peace, We oppose violent acts, We must guard against violent acts, Those who do violent acts are our enemies, We don't want provocation of foreign countries, We want unity of monks and laypersons, The Seven-step Road Map must be successful, We support Our Three Main National Causes, the National Convention and the forthcoming Constitution, Violence is the opposite of democracy, We don't accept neo-colonialism, Be ware of rumours of BBC and VOA and RFA setting up hostilities.

Special refresher course No 28 for basic education teachers concluded in PyinOoLwin

Nay Pyi Taw, 9 Oct -The conclusion of special refresher course No 28 for basic education teachers was held at Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township yesterday.

On behalf of Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung delivered a speech.

In his speech, Minister U Thaung said today the government is making endeavours for equal and harmonious development in every part of the Union including rural areas. It is also upgrading education sector.

The government is also creating equal learning opportunities for people in border and rural areas to narrow the gap of education and it is making arrangements for teachers in the country to enhance their qualifications.

He said new schools were opened, some schools were upgraded and more teachers were appointed. Now there are over 40,500 schools in the country. Altogether 259,000 teachers are nurturing 7.84 million students. In comparison with the figures in 1988, the number of schools, teachers and students increased by 20.2 per cent, 49.3 per cent and 49.6 per cent respectively.

He said in accord with the guidance of the Head of State the teaching methods of the teachers and syllabus and curriculum were upgraded with the use of modern teaching aids. As a result, better results have been achieved.

Every student will become good and able citizen under the great care and training of the teachers, he said. Students are to be nurtured to be polite and outstanding ones who serve the interest of the nation, he added.

Beginning 1999-2000 academic year, a new subject on the Union spirit was added to the curriculum and lessons on patriotism are taught at grade five and above. Moreover, codes of moral conduct and public ethics are taught at the basic education level to have practice of keeping disciplines and rules and laws, he added.

Talks in commemoration of significant days are held at the school assembly for the students to possess the Union spirit, team spirit and spirit of pride. The pupils are being nurtured to become well-disciplined citizens with good moral through school activities and educational development activities.

He spoke of the need for the teachers to discharge their duties with seriousness after realizing the effect of younger generation and future of the nation and its people.

Next, the minister presented prizes to outstanding trainee teachers and certificates to the teachers and greeted them.

Present were the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the deputy ministers, members of CSSTB, the chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor of Mandalay heads of departments, the rector of CICS (Upper Myanmar), heads of departments and instructors and trainees.

Nay Pyi Taw, 9 Oct - Three innocent civilians were killed and three others injured as they stepped on insurgent-planted mines in Ye Township, Mon State, and Kyaukkyi Township, Kayin State, yesterday.

Out of the four villagers who went hunting in Padaung mountain range, south-east of Hangan Village in Ye Township, U Aung Htay and U Maung Win were killed and U Ah Maung and U Kyaw Myint injured as they stepped on a mine. Likewise, out of the three villagers who were on their way home after going to Katpe Village as porters, U Aung Min Oo was killed and U Thet Lwin and U Thet Naing Oo injured as they stepped on a mine at the corner of Kyaukhtet, east to Kyaukkyi Township.

The injured people are now being given medical treatment and necessary assistance at Ye Hospital and Kyaukkyi Hospital.

Yangon, 9 Oct - ASEAN Radio Quiz, a radio programme broadcast by Myanmar Radio in September 2007, was held at Myanma Radio and Television on 5 October.

Officials concerned presented prizes to winners Ma Yupa Htwe Hlaing of Kyimyindine Township of Yangon Division, Maung Kaung Htet Kyaw of South Okkalapa Township of Yangon Division and Ma Hnin Hnin Htwe of Kyonpyaw Township who stood first, second and third respectively.

The consolation prize was won by Maung Aung Kyaw Soe of Sangyong Township of Yangon Division.

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