Mission Statement of Burmese Muslim Association

The Burmese Muslims have lived peacefully together with all the nationalities of Burma since its very early days. We are ourselves the descendents from all the ethnic peoples of Burma, but are followers of the Islamic faith – a religion of peace.

We have always been at the forefront along with the other peoples of Burma, not only during the struggle against colonial rule; but also as participants in the cultural, educational, social development, national unity, human rights and democracy of Burma throughout its history.

At the request of General Aung San, the Founding Father of Burma’s independence, our respected hero, martyr and beloved Burmese Muslim leader U Razak founded the first nationwide Burman Muslim Congress in 1945; and served as the first chairman of the Congress. Since then, Burman Muslim Congress became an integral part of Burma’s independence struggle; and Burman Muslim Congress represented all Burmese Muslims regardless of political affiliation.

We, the new generation of Burmese Muslim, following the proud footsteps of our forefathers, and desirous of carrying on and participating in the unfinished struggle of Burma’s Second Struggle for Independence under the leadership of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, have formed the Burmese Muslim Association on October 23, 2006, with branches in many countries around the world.

The Burmese Muslim Association will relentlessly and conscientiously follow the path of our ancestors with vigor, courage, wisdom and altruism, until a just and free Federal Democratic Union is achieved.

We will serve, honor, love and protect our country with selflessness at all times.



Burmese Muslim Association
October 23, 2006.

First Burmese Muslim Conference

Dear Sir/Madam,

As-salaam-u-alaikum.

The Burmese Muslim Association is pleased to invite you to its first ever International Conference to be held in New York, NY, U.S.A., on July 19 and 20, 2008. The venue of the conference is the Muslim Center of New York, 137-58 Geranium Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355, Website: www.muslimcenter.org.

As you may be aware, the Association was founded in 2006, with the primary objectives of working together with other like-minded organizations world-wide for Fundamental Human Rights, Democracy and Genuine Federalism for all the citizens of Burma; and to safeguard and promote equal opportunity for the Muslims of Burma. Our Mission Statement and Objectives are attached for your further information.

We request your participation in this historic conference both by your presence, and active involvement. You may contribute a paper of your choice. Should you wish to present a paper, it is requested that the topic be submitted to the Planning Committee. A copy of the written material should be submitted not later than a week before the conference. The Committee may provide a slot for you in the program to present a summarized version of your paper. The paper in its entirety will be published in the proceedings of the conference after its conclusion.

The Planning Committee will be pleased to make arrangements to receive and accommodate you. Hotel arrangements can be made at the reasonable rate, but the expenses will be borne by the participants. The food and beverage will be served throughout the conference by Planning Committee.

A Registration form is attached for your use. It can also be downloaded from the BMA web site: www.bmnetwork.org. It will be appreciated if you will send the registration form as soon as possible, to enable the Planning Committee to make necessary arrangements for the success of our conference. The conference will conduct primarily in Burmese language.

We look forward to your participation in this historic event.

Yours-in-Islam,

Sincerely,


Bilal Raschid
tinraschid@igc.org,
Chair
Conference Planning Committee

For more information;

(1) Ko Zaw Win Maung Tel: 1-646-821-1475 E-mail: kozaw@bmnetwork.org
(2) U Aung DinTel: 1-347-406-4167 E-mail: aungdin1@gmail.com
(3) U Soe MinTel: 1-310-650-1535 E-mail: soemin2003@yahoo.com
(4) U Hla Than Tel: 1- E-mail: nyinyihla07@gmail.com
(5) U Myo Kyi Tel: 1-646-257-7304 E-mail: komyokyi@yahoo.com
(6) Ko Ye Win LattTel: 1-812-679-8933 E-mail: koyewin@bmnetwork.org
(7) Ko Htay LwinTel: 1-315-275-5203 E-mail: kohtaylwin@hotmail.com
(8) U Aung Tin Tel: 647 343 7872 E-mail uaungtin@yahoo.com


Here is address for Conference room.

137-58 Geranium Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
Tel :( 718) 460-3000 / 445-2642, Fax (718) 445-2175
Please visit: www.muslimcenter.org/

Hotel Information

Comfort Inn -
133-43 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
Phone: (718) 939-5000 Fax: (718) 939-4000
Hotel - 6 floors, 48 rooms
Located in Flushing Chinatown
2 miles from USTA Tennis Center
2.5 miles from Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Free high-speed Internet access in every room
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Mar 2008
No parking at hotel - public parking nearby
Guest review: Front desk service needed improvement - don't recommend - Feb 2008
Guest review: Only 10 minutes from LaGuardia - room was clean and recently upgraded - staff was friendly - fine stay - Sep 2007
Guest review: Walk to the US Open - good value - comfortable room with a king-sized bed - service was excellent - Aug 2007
Guest review: Good restaurants nearby - OK hotel - room was a good size, but a little bit shabby - suitable for a quick overnight stay before going to the airport - Jul 2007
Guest review: Good location - nice and clean - staff was friendly - needed better parking - Jun 2007
Info - Photos | Map | Rates - Reservations

Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 961-6880
http://www.ymcanyc.org/



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2. Position and Org. (Optional)

3. Address

4. Phone number

5. Email address

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burmese generals scared foreign troops not dare

Dear Friends,
Junta, Burmese Generals, is so crazy and scared now. The army trucks carrying heavy weapons were moving to Thilawa Port in the evening of 16th May. Firstly, thought that junta was transporting weapons from Russian ship. But later, people came to know that junta moved weapons to Thilawa Port to prepare for defending foreign forces if they enter from sea. Junta is full of fear to be attacked and lost the power. It is right time to persuade UN and US to invade and help Burmese victims with forces.
This regime always in fear because they done so evil to own people. But they don't have ability to defend if western troops would attack them.
Most of its soldiers would defect if foreign troops invade to Burma to help people. UK foreign secretary Mr. David Milband doesn't realise Burmese army. They are only good in torturing, killing of normal public who has no any weapon.
As a Burmese people and my father was from Burmese Air Force before he fought back to regime, I know Burmese army well. Don't forget that these soldiers are descent from ordinary public not generals.
Burmese people are waiting for the foreign troop with high expectation as they don't have anyone else to help them.