In this photo released by Singapore Summit 2013, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers her keynote speech during the Singapore Summit in Singapore on Saturday Sept 21, 2013. -- PHOTO: AP
SINGAPORE—Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi sketched out her vision for reform and economic growth during a visit to Singapore, saying the transition to civilian rule has been too slow and setting out her priorities for general elections in two years.
"I think we have to question how far along the way this transition process is, or whether it is genuine enough, whether it is stable enough, whether it is strong enough," Ms. Suu Kyi said in a speech Sunday at Singapore Management University. Myanmar's leaders need to be focused "on doing what is right for the country.''
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the international community to show greater understanding towards the ongoing sectarian clashes in the country’s western Rakhine state, stressing that it is a not a “black-and-white problem”.
“What we would like Asean and the world to do for us is to be more aware of the nuances of the problem, and not just see it as Muslims against Buddhists. It is not that. It is a matter of fear,” she told the Singapore Summit, a two-day gathering of top global business and financial leaders.
“You can help us overcome the fear by giving us your understanding, by trying to go deeper into the reasons why this communal conflict has taken place.”
Sectarian clashes in Myanmar have killed over 200 people in the past year, with the deadliest clashes taking place in Rakhine.
THE LADY SPEAKS > ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT
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“I think [foreign investors] should wait and see a little, for their own good as well as the country. I think it's not just a matter of potential investments but also a matter of the potential of the country to cope with the investments. […] It's no good having good investment laws if you don't have a good judicial system to make sure the laws are applied.”
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“Economic progress is dependent on more than the fiscal and monetary measures that have been advocated for Burma by international financial Institutions. Such measures will need to be up held by judicial and legislative reforms, which will guarantee that sound regulations and laws will be administrated justly and effectively. We wish to create a political, social and economic environment that will bring ethical, new and innovative investments to our country.”
WEF (26 Jan 12) Aung San Suu Kyi - Annual Meeting 2012
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“There are no [prisoners of conscience] in a country that has rule of law. It is also needed if we genuinely want investment in our economy. Investors decide to invest in a country [after] examining whether the country has rule of law. Whether we have a free and fair judicial pillar of the country, we can know the answer just by looking at how politicians are kept in prison.”
Myanmar Times (21 Nov 11) Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calls on govt to ensure of law rule
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"I would like to request those who have invested or who are thinking of investing in Burma to put a premium on respect for the law, on environmental and social factors, on the rights of workers, on job creation, and on the promotion of technological skills."
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"I look forward to the day when there will be a political and social environment that is favorable to a wide range of investments in Burma."
AFP (28 Jan 11) Suu Kyi: Myanmar 'yearns' to join global community
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“Some say that the Burmese people have not benefited from foreign investment. To avoid this, the main responsibility remains with the government. If there is transparency, people will know what the advantages and disadvantages are, and they can make a decision. In some cases, we didn’t know how things happened, how agreements were made between countries, what major things were included in the agreements. I think people should be informed about those things. It is not only because of our belief in democracy; there would also be fewer mistakes if people knew things.”
IPS (07 Jan 11) The Lady speaks – Mon Mon Myat with Aung San Suu Kyi
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“No, we’ve never said that there should be moratorium or a halt [to economic deals with foreign investors]. What we’ve always said is that there should be transparency and accountability to make sure that, whatever deals there are, that they are to be to the profit, the benefit of the people.”
Mizzima News (01 Dec 10) Aung San Suu Kyi talks to Mizzima
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“That has more to do with accountability and transparency than with the actual brokered deals. This is why we say that good governance requires transparency and accountability. It is because the public do not know what is happening to the revenues that we can’t do anything about using them more effectively, for the country in general.”
Mizzima News (01 Dec 10) Aung San Suu Kyi talks to Mizzima
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“Of course we'd like economic progress but I think that has to be balanced by what I would think of as accountability. Progress has to go hand in hand with accountability.”
CNN (19 Nov 10) Myanmar's Suu Kyi unveils her vision for her homeland
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"Very few people are benefiting out of this situation [...] the companies that are working in Burma have not brought about any sort of transparency."
Reuters (19 Nov 10) Interview - Suu Kyi sees army role in democratic Myanmar
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“I think [foreign investors] should wait and see a little, for their own good as well as the country. I think it's not just a matter of potential investments but also a matter of the potential of the country to cope with the investments. […] It's no good having good investment laws if you don't have a good judicial system to make sure the laws are applied.”
Brisbane Times (10 Feb 12) Suu Kyi cites graft in urging business caution
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“Economic progress is dependent on more than the fiscal and monetary measures that have been advocated for Burma by international financial Institutions. Such measures will need to be up held by judicial and legislative reforms, which will guarantee that sound regulations and laws will be administrated justly and effectively. We wish to create a political, social and economic environment that will bring ethical, new and innovative investments to our country.”
WEF (26 Jan 12) Aung San Suu Kyi - Annual Meeting 2012
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“There are no [prisoners of conscience] in a country that has rule of law. It is also needed if we genuinely want investment in our economy. Investors decide to invest in a country [after] examining whether the country has rule of law. Whether we have a free and fair judicial pillar of the country, we can know the answer just by looking at how politicians are kept in prison.”
Myanmar Times (21 Nov 11) Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calls on govt to ensure of law rule
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"I would like to request those who have invested or who are thinking of investing in Burma to put a premium on respect for the law, on environmental and social factors, on the rights of workers, on job creation, and on the promotion of technological skills."
CNN (29 Jan 11) Suu Kyi to Davos: Myanmar must reconnect with world; Irrawaddy (29 Jan 11) Suu Kyi Asks Investors at Davos to Help Burma
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"I look forward to the day when there will be a political and social environment that is favorable to a wide range of investments in Burma."
AFP (28 Jan 11) Suu Kyi: Myanmar 'yearns' to join global community
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“Some say that the Burmese people have not benefited from foreign investment. To avoid this, the main responsibility remains with the government. If there is transparency, people will know what the advantages and disadvantages are, and they can make a decision. In some cases, we didn’t know how things happened, how agreements were made between countries, what major things were included in the agreements. I think people should be informed about those things. It is not only because of our belief in democracy; there would also be fewer mistakes if people knew things.”
IPS (07 Jan 11) The Lady speaks – Mon Mon Myat with Aung San Suu Kyi
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“No, we’ve never said that there should be moratorium or a halt [to economic deals with foreign investors]. What we’ve always said is that there should be transparency and accountability to make sure that, whatever deals there are, that they are to be to the profit, the benefit of the people.”
Mizzima News (01 Dec 10) Aung San Suu Kyi talks to Mizzima
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“That has more to do with accountability and transparency than with the actual brokered deals. This is why we say that good governance requires transparency and accountability. It is because the public do not know what is happening to the revenues that we can’t do anything about using them more effectively, for the country in general.”
Mizzima News (01 Dec 10) Aung San Suu Kyi talks to Mizzima
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“Of course we'd like economic progress but I think that has to be balanced by what I would think of as accountability. Progress has to go hand in hand with accountability.”
CNN (19 Nov 10) Myanmar's Suu Kyi unveils her vision for her homeland
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"Very few people are benefiting out of this situation [...] the companies that are working in Burma have not brought about any sort of transparency."
Reuters (19 Nov 10) Interview - Suu Kyi sees army role in democratic Myanmar
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"I would like to appeal to all those present [...] to promote national reconciliation, genuine democratization, human development and economic growth in Burma."
Reuters (28 Jan 11) Aung San Suu Kyi seeks support for democracy in Myanmar; BBC (28 Jan 11) Davos 2011: Aung San Suu Kyi calls for investment
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