Suu Kyi stresses people-first policy

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Suu Kyi stresses people-first policy

Published: 2 Jun 2012 at 00.00
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Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi sent a clear message to investors interested in her country as it begins to open up to the world - be transparent and think deeply about its people.

Myanmaropposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday urged theMyanmar government to carry out judicial reforms to cement recent political progressand foster clean investment in the country. Shewas speaking at theWorld Economic Forum on East Asia yesterday. THITIWANNAMONTHA

In her first public speech outside her home country in 24 years at the World Economic Forum on East Asia yesterday, Mrs Suu Kyi, who took the stage to a standing ovation from participants from around the world, called for an economic reform that will improve the living conditions of Myanmar people in general, not any particular groups or individuals.

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jgriff
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Discussion 8 : 03 Jun 2012 at 00.078
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wakeup dis 6 You write : Read MSNBC's "Myanmar's Suu Kyi says sanctions remain tool for change," where she prostrates herself before whatever the US judges as "the right thing to do at the moment."
I'd say it worked. Wouldn't you?
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Discussion 7 : 02 Jun 2012 at 16.247
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I love her choice in clothing! The mint-green colour is elegant! I'm so tired of seeing politicians in dark dreary Western suits. She has the courage to display her feminine side as well as her cultural identity proudly to the rest of the world instead of trying to be an ultra-conformist. It's refreshing!
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Discussion 6 : 02 Jun 2012 at 10.526
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No one is going to mention this? Ok, I will. The reason workers & refugees from Myanmar are scattered beyond their borders is due to Western sanctions Suu Kyi has backed all this time - as well as her and her movement's blocking of joint Myanmar-Chinese development projects. Read MSNBC's "Myanmar's Suu Kyi says sanctions remain tool for change," where she prostrates herself before whatever the US judges as "the right thing to do at the moment."
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Discussion 5 : 02 Jun 2012 at 09.105
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Felt very shameful about our politicians as compared to The Lady. Even our Harvard graduated PM could not even speak like her.
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Discussion 4 : 02 Jun 2012 at 09.094
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Thailand will have a shortage of workers in 10 years time if Myanmar opens up to foreign investments, Myanmar workers will flock back home to work.
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Discussion 3 : 02 Jun 2012 at 06.593
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Her, Suu Kyi, view is still very clear and realistic. Great article, it needs to be read by all Thai yellow skin. Some reasonable yellows may turn a little lighter!
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Discussion 2 : 02 Jun 2012 at 06.372
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Is it possible to set up a time when Mrs. Suu Kyi could address the Thailand parliament? Any number of topics would be appropriate.
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Discussion 1 : 02 Jun 2012 at 06.031
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THIS should be the headline, feature story.

Not the narrow minded kindergarten antics of the democrats and their PAD minions.
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