Japanese First Secretary observes referendum in Kachin State
Eligible persons cast vote at respective polling stations in the Referendum in Kachin State on 10th May 2008.
In the evening, Ms Satoko Toku, first secretary of the Japanese embassy to Myanmar together with member of Commission for Holding Referendum Dr Tin Aung Aye, Chairman of Kachin Sub-commission U Maung Maung Win and members, Chairmen of District/ Township Subcommission observed polling station officers and members inspecting ballot boxes, counting votes, counting of votes-infavour, votes-against and cancelled votes separately and packing of votes-infavour, votes-against, cancelled votes and remaining ballot papers into separate bundles in the presence of over 10 eligible voters at polling stations in Minyat and North Shansu wards. People cast votes at 1,069 polling stations in Kachin State
Referendum for Approval of Constitution held in Kayah State
The Referendum for the Approval of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar took place in Loikaw, Dimawhso, Pruhso, Shadaw, Bawlake, Phahsaung and Meisei Townships in Kayah State at 6 am on 10th May 2008 simultaneously.
A total of 220 polling stations were opened in the state and people cast votes.
Japanese Counsellor Mr Mitsuji Suzuta and Malaysian Second Secretary Mr Mohamad Syahmi Bin Jaafar observed the casting of votes at the polling stations. Diplomats observe referendum in Sittway Township
Referendum for the approval of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar took place in Sittway, Maungtaw, Kyaukpyu Districts and 17 townships in Thandwe Districts in Rakhine State from 6 am to 4 pm yesterday and the people cast votes.
Commission member U Thein Shwe Maung, Chairman of Rakhine State sub-commission U Ye Naing Aung and members conducted Bangladeshi Counsellor Mr N M Rashed Sarwar and Second Secretary Mr Andrey A Andreev of Russian Federation Embassy round casting of votes and tasks of polling station officers and members at the polling stations in Sittway Township.
Diplomats leave Nay Pyi Taw after observing referendum
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Union of Myanmar Mr Tran Van Tung and Chinese Military, Navy and Air Attache' Senior Colonel Fan Lianfeng who were here for observing the referendum for ratification of the constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar left for Yangon by air at noon today. They were seen off at Nay Pyi Taw airport by Joint-Secretary of the Commission for Holding Referendum U Than Aung and members of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District sub-commission.
Diplomats visit polling stations in Magway
Minister Counsellor of the Royal Thai Embassy Mr Prasas Prasasvinitchai and Chinese Third Secretary Mr Xu Tao visited Nos 1 and 2 polling stations in Pyidawtha ward, No 1 polling station in Aung Yadana ward, Yinseik village No 1 polling station and Nyaugnkan village No 1 polling station in Magway Township on 10th May 2008.
They observed activities of polling station officer and members and the Referendum law and rules. A total of 267 polling stations were opened at 14 wards and 61 village-tracts in Magway Township.
People cast votes at polling stations in Mawlamyine, Mudon
Member of Commission for Holding Referendum U Aung Myo, the Chairman of Mon State Subcommission and members observed casting of votes by the people at polling stations in Mayangon ward and Maungngan ward in Mawlamyine, Mon State on Saturday morning, 10th May 2008 .
U Aung Myo also visited polling station No 1 in Naungkhayi village and viewed casting of votes by Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thet Naing Win and families of the battlion.
They also visited polling stations in Myaynigon ward and Phattan ward.
Next, member of the Commision U Aung Myo and party went to Polling station No 2 in Myoma 3 ward of Mudon and observed casting of votes by the people.
Mr Philemon Arobaya, Charge d’Affaires of the Indonesian embassy and Mr Kim Kwang Chol, Counsellor of the embassy of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea accompanied by personnel observed casting of votes at polling station No 4 in Phattan ward in Mawlamyine.
Afterwards, they visited polling station No 2 in Myoma 3 ward of Mudon. They also observed casting of votes by voters at polling station No 1 in Zayyarmon ward in Kyaikto.
Referendum held in Myeik
The Referendum for the Approval of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was held at 781 polling stations in 20 townships of Myeik, Dawei and Kawthoung Districts in Taninthayi Division at 6 am 10th May 2008 simultaneously.
Chinese Counsellor Mr Wang Zongying, Third Secretary Ms Chelsia Wheelier of the US Embassy and Deputy Director U Thiha Han of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with member of Commission for Holding Referendum U Maung Hla, sub-commission members of Taninthayi Division U Tun Wai and U Tin Tun visited the polling stations in Myeik.
Diplomats observe referendum in Thayawady District
Deputy Chief of Mission of Republic of Korea Mr Chung In-Gyun and Vietnamese First secretary Mr Vo Si Luc together with Commission member U Chit Hla, Bago Division sub-commission U Maung Maung and Thayawady District sub-commission chairman U Kyaw Khaing Soe and members observed casting of votes at No 1 polling station.
Next, they also observed casting of votes and counting of ballot papers at No 1 polling station of Zaypaing ward in Thayawady.
Diplomats observe referendum in Hinthada District
Charge d’ Affaires ai of Indian Embassy Major Kumar Bharti and Malaysian First Secretary Mr Wan Mohd Khalid, Third Secretary Mr Joselito Chad of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines and Assistant Director U Aung Ko of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with Commission member U San Lwin and U Tin Hsan, Ayeyawady Division sub-commission member U Mann Tin Soe and Hinthada District subcommission Chairman U Kyi Tin observed casting of votes at the polling stations in Zalun on 10th May 2008.
Next, they visited the polling stations in Hinthada and observed counting of ballot papers at No 8 polling station in Zalun .
