ENSURING SAFE ELECTIONS WHEN VOTING IN A PANDEMIC PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL Mon Unity Party, New Democracy Party (Kachin) and Public Contribute Students Party present their policies, stances and work programmes PAGE-10,11, 12

Vol. VII, No. 173, 5th Waning of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Tuesday, 6 October 2020 State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi receives Indian Delegation led by Foreign Secretary of India

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi receives Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla and delegates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 5 October 2020. PHOTO : MNA

AW Aung San Suu Kyi, Union Minister for Internation- al relations and strengthening Sittway Port in the early part an delegation to Myanmar, the State Counsellor and al Cooperation, and senior offi- cooperation between Myanmar of 2021, conducting vocational Project Agreement for upgrading DUnion Minister for cials of the Ministry of Foreign and India in various areas in- training programmes for youths of Agricultural Mechanization Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, re- Affairs of Myanmar. The Indian cluding trade and investment, in Rakhine State and exchange Sub-station to promote custom ceived the Indian delegation led delegates also include General connectivity, transport, energy, of visits of parliamentarians and hiring services under Rakhine by Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief development projects, capacity the youths. State Development Programme Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Army Staff, Mr Saurabh Ku- building and people to people After the call, the State was signed between the Minis- of External Affairs of India, at mar, Ambassador of India to My- linkages as well as issues of mu- Counsellor accepted a total of try of Agriculture, Livestock and 9:30 am on 5 October 2020 at the anmar and responsible officials tual interest. They also discussed 3,000 vials of Remdesivir for the Irrigation of Myanmar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. from India. the possibility of joint production treatment of COVID-19 patients, Embassy of India in Yangon and Present at the courtesy call At the courtesy call, they of COVID-19 vaccine which In- donated by the Government of the Centre of Excellence in Soft- were U Thaung Tun, Union Min- cordially exchanged views on dia is currently developing, with India to the Government of My- ware Development and Training ister for Investment and Foreign the matters pertaining to the partner countries including My- anmar. (CESDT) in Myitkyina, Kachin Economic Relations, U Kyaw Tin, further advancement of bilater- anmar, operationalization of the During the visit of the Indi- State was inaugurated.—MNA

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS C-in-C of Defence MoC organizes MoE organizes Myanmar nationals YSX trade volume Services receives meeting on smooth virtual event begin advance drops to lowest Indian Chief of Army flow, stable price for marking World voting in Nepal, in September Staff commodities Teachers’ Day Israel PAGE-2 PAGE-4 PAGE-5 PAGE-7 PAGE-15 6 OCTOBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key” C-in-C of Defence Services receives Indian Chief of Army Staff

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of Defence Services Senior Gener- al Min Aung Hlaing received In- dian Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC at Zayarthiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yes- terday afternoon. The meeting was also at- tended by Deputy Command- er-in-Chief of Defence Servic- es and Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, officers from Com- mander-in-Chief Office (Army), Deputy Minister for Border Af- fairs Major General Phone Myat, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Saurabh Kumar, India’s De- fence Attaché Col Ketan Arun Mohite, and other relevant of- ficers. During the meeting, the leaders highlighted deep friend- ship between the two nations, and time-tested friendship be- tween the two Tatmadaws. They cordially and openly discussed matters concerning cooperation between the two Tatmadaws in making peace in the border ar- Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives Indian Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, eas, security measures, military SM, VSM, ADC at Zayarthiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw on 5 October 2020. PHOTO: C-IN-C OF DEFENCE SERVICES OFFICE training and other issues. The Myanmar side also Policy; ASEAN policies; and cre- aws of all countries is to protect two sides also discussed pro- to a statement of the Defence discussed matters related to ating a better equipped Tatmad- the country and the citizens; no motion of ties between the two Services Commander-in-Chief’s the Five Principles of Peaceful aw for Myanmar. Tatmadaw wants armed con- sides, improving road communi- Office.—MNA Coexistence; the Independent, The two sides agreed that flicts; so they will resolve various cations in the border areas, and (Translated by Maung Active and Non-aligned Foreign the main objective of Tatmad- issues by peaceful means. The development matters, according Maung Swe)

Announcement Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports for voters Order 113/2020 4th Waning of Tawthalin, 1382 (5 October 2020) 1. The Union Election Commission has announced that the eligible voters who have been living outside their constituencies at least 90 days can fill and submit The Ministry of Health and Sports is exercising the rights in Article 21-(b) of the Prevention Form (3-A) at the sub-election commissions of relevant and Control of Communicable Diseases Law to issue this order. residential quarters/village-tracts from 17-9-2020 to 10-10-2020 so that they can cast vote for the candidates 1. The Ministry of Health and Sports has issued Order 107/2020 dated 20-9-2020 for the Stay-at- in the respective constituency where they are living if Home programme which covers people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township, in they do not want to go back to their original constitu- Yangon Region as a part of real-time measures against prevention of Coronavirus Disease encies. 2019 (COVID-19). 2. These voters are informed again that the Form (3-A) 2. The paragraph 3(c) of that order has stipulated that the workers at the factories and work- can be submitted to the sub-election commissions of places under the raw material and cut-make-pack(CMP) were not allowed for going to the relevant residential quarters/village-tracts, not later works from 24-9-2020 to 7-10-2020. than the 10-10-2020 deadline. 3. However, the above-mentioned period will be extended from 8-10-2020 to 21-10-2020 for those Union Election Commission businesses as the number of confirmed cases remains high in Yangon Region at present, and containment measure is still needed to prevent infection from the positive cases with no symptoms of COVID-19 in public areas. 4. Failure to comply with this order will have action taken in accordance with existing laws.

Elections are the Dr Myint Htwe foundation of democracy. Union Minister 6 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Who is eligible to vote? Who is ineligible to vote?

n irrespective of sex or religion n a member of a religious order n those who are 18 years of age on the date of the election n person serving a prison sentence n citizens, associate citizens, and those who have permis- n person adjudged to be of unsound mind as provided for in sion to become naturalized citizens, who do not contra- the relevant law vene the provisions of the Hluttaw Election Law n person who has not yet been discharged as an insolvent n a person whose name has been included in the voting list n person prohibited by the Election Law 33 of the respective constituency n foreigner or person who has assumed foreign citizenship State Counsellor reports to people regarding COVID-19 situation

TATE Counsellor Daw 1,000 every day. Some are very Aung San Suu Kyi deliv- worried and anxious because ered a televised speech it is over 1,000. When you feel Sregarding the latest worried, you need to feel worried COVID-19 situation yesterday. only to a certain extent. I don’t Today as I report to the peo- want all of you to be too worried ple, I want to talk about some- or anxious. This is because we thing related to the COVID-19 reminded all of you last week. We disease. I want to talk about will detect more positive cases something important to the coun- because we have started using try as COVID-19. It is about our Antigen test kits which can give general elections. The reason is us results quickly. We will discov- that our general elections have er more positive cases quickly. already started. The reason why This means we will be able to I said “it has already started” provide treatment quickly. At is because our citizens residing the moment we have begun us- abroad have already started cast- ing Antigen test kits not only in ing their advance ballots at the Yangon Region but also in other embassies in foreign countries. regions and states. Therefore We could say that we are we will find more positive cases very proud of the fact that they quickly. If we can give treatment are casting their advance bal- early, the recovery rate will be lots. Why? This is because our higher. Also, more patients will citizens are carrying out their recover quicker. I think our peo- duties as citizens. They are cast- ple know about this already. ing their advance ballots in great The important thing is to go numbers. Right now, the casting to the respective hospital as soon of advance ballots has been com- as symptoms are detected. Some pleted in 10 diplomatic missions. people go. When they go to hos- Let me talk about Form-15. In pitals, they say that there are not foreign countries, the number measure no matter where they run of what will happen on Elec- times before the elections. Based enough beds. This is true in some of citizens who have completed are in spite of difficulties. tion Day at the polling stations. on these three exercises we will places. I ask for your forgiveness Form-15 is over 109,000. Right At this time, all of us should A rehearsal will be carried out think very carefully what kind for this matter. However, we are now, the number of advance bal- unite our strength to overcome to see how the people will cast of rules and regulations should making arrangements so that lots which were cast beginning COVID and also conduct the their ballots in a safe and secure be established. Then the UEC there are enough beds in hospi- from on Saturday and Sunday elections successfully. I always manner from the health point of (Union Election Commission) tals and other facilities set up by is over 15,000. I think it is 15,971. think about these two things to- view. We will train and then do will take the lead and implement the Ministry of Health and Sports Therefore it is learnt that our cit- gether. How do we consider this the testing systematically. We will the plans. for the treatment of COVID-19. izens are casting their advance matter? We have made prepa- establish the procedures after Furthermore I want our cit- These arrangements have been ballots speedily and enthusiasti- rations so that our people would asking questions such as “how izens to understand that voting quite effective. I want to express cally. That’s why I wish to say I be able to vote in the general should we do it?”, “What should in the general elections is their my profound thanks to all our am grateful. I am also thanking elections in a safe and secure we do to get the best outcome?”, duty; in the same way, abiding citizens, entrepreneurs, asso- on behalf of the country. This is manner from the health point “How should we plan the process by the health rules and regula- ciations, and individuals, from very good for the dignity of our of view. We conduct detailed so that the people have a sense of tions to protect themselves of home and abroad who have been country. It gives us a great boost training courses for this matter. security and also to ensure their COVID-19 is also their duty as joining hands to help us in all in morale to know that our citi- For example, tomorrow for the security?” We will conduct this citizens. As everyone knows, the possible manner. zens perform their duties in full first time, we will conduct a test type of training exercise for three number of positive cases is over SEE PAGE-4 6 OCTOBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Counsellor reports to people regarding COVID-19 situation

FROM PAGE-3 accompanied by another family Such practices should become centres immediately. Some hospi- by Form 3 before 10 October. For COVID-19 has proven that member only when it is required. part of our way of life. Some people tals do not have sufficient beds for example, an eligible voter who in our country, we are capable of Whenever going to the market, have asked how long the outbreak patients. We could overcome such is now in a township of Magway uniting when faced with daunt- it is better to wear a mask and a of COVID-19 would last. I have problems. Therefore, it is advised Region can submit the Form 3 ing challenges. Our citizens can pair of gloves. After coming back already mentioned that we need to to undergo medical treatment. We before 10 October for the voting unite in trying times. This gives from the market, hands must be exercise these practices until the will arrange medical treatments in that area and do not need to go us strength. As there are many washed carefully, and clothes vaccine has been developed. It is for the people, and people need to back to Yangon. Therefore, I would business persons, organizations must be changed for washing. expected that the vaccine would cooperate with us. like to advise people to use their and individuals who have been It has been decided to impose come out at the end of this year. We We are taking measures to rights with responsibility. contributing in this crisis, it is be- cash fine for negligence on wear- have approached to the countries protect people from the disease It was learnt that there are yond the time allotted for me to ing masks, especially in Yangon which are trying to develop the during the election period. While some difficulties with the voter mention each of their names here Region where the number of con- vaccine and have discussed with training courses are being con- lists online. We will try to make in gratitude for their donations. firmed cases is increasing, and them to put in the list of prioritized ducted for the election special this process smoother. The pro- However, the list of highest con- many people do not wear masks country for giving the vaccine to police, the Antigen test kits are gramme might not be enough for tributors will be published in the when going to the markets or us as a donation or allowing us to used for them. So, we are doing a large number of online users. We state-owned newspapers. Does crowded places. The cash fine is buy from them. our work step by step by taking are working to solve this problem that mean that I am only grateful not to cause trouble for the people. We will not be stingy with a holistic approach for the health as best as we can. We have told you to those who were able to donate? We understand that our country the cost of the health of people. of the people, their security, and not to worry too much, but do keep No, not at all. In addition to these also has economic problems like However, we cannot imagine what to ensure they perform their re- awareness as our government is persons, I am really grateful to other countries. In this awkward kind of vaccine we would receive, sponsibilities and also enjoy their working for the people to be able every individual citizen who is liv- situation, we do not want to put whether annual vaccination or rights. Therefore, we don’t want to fully enjoy the healthcare ser- ing healthily. No one wants to get extra burdens on the people. How- lifetime one. It is commonly esti- people to get depressed because vices and their citizen rights. We the disease. However, having this ever, it is important to understand mated that the lifetime vaccina- of COVID-19. It should be kept in are gaining success due to the intention is not enough. However, the cash fine. They will be asked tion would not be possible in this mind that serious fear or worry contribution of the people. You are it is most important to live so as to buy a mask. The amount would pandemic. We will need to wait will not be good, while vigilance not helping the Union government not to become infected with the be 200 kyats— 150 kyats for cash and see it. In fact, our people need will never be in excess. if you are neglecting your health. disease. fine and 50 kyats for a mask. The to be extremely vigilant until we People need to believe that I have pointed out frequently that This is something I have mask must be worn immediately. receive the vaccine. I want to tell the Union government is doing its every citizen needs to take care repeatedly been saying. Not to Some countries, especially people again to be vigilant. best. For example, arrangements of their health. The government get infected, the fundamental rich nations, are reconsidering Commodity transport is im- are underway for the voting of will take responsibility for the re- requirements are not that many. about their economy although portant for us as in other coun- quarantined persons and for peo- maining issues. We believe that Avoid going to crowded places they have not fully controlled the tries, and that we also consider the ple at the hospitals. Only then, all the active participation of the peo- and don’t go outside of the house. disease. Their first action to pre- health of truck drivers and their the people could fully enjoy their ple could control the pandemic This is not because I don’t want vent long-term economic decline mates. The Antigen test kits are citizen rights. The Stay-at-Home to a certain degree. I am grateful you to go outside. When you go is to develop a practice of wearing being used for them to prevent the order is imposed in some town- for this. I would like to conclude outside the house, there may be a mask. It is not a very difficult spread of disease from one area ships and almost all the townships my report with these words of others who have not taken the step. The value of the mask has to another. We will try our best in in Yangon Region. People previ- gratitude. I thank all the people necessary precautions. To give an significantly lowered. Therefore, I the treatment. I have frequently ously considered to vote in their who are working their best in the easy example, those who have not would like to suggest people wear said that people with poor health respective home towns. They have containment of COVID, and those put on masks; I don’t want you to the mask in going outside and de- conditions are most vulnerable understood that it is not easy for living abroad who are casting their go out of the house because you velop the habit of handwashing af- to COVID-19. Therefore, these them to do so, especially to the advance votes for the 2020 General might meet some persons who ter coming back from outside, and persons need to undergo medical Yangon Region, due to the rule Elections in performance of their have not put on their masks. You after touching something outside. treatment immediately as soon as for quarantine. duties as citizens for dignity of the might be in danger. Stay inside the Don’t host any guest for unneces- they feel infected with the disease. The Union Election Commis- country. house as much as possible. When sary matters. Ask the guests to Some people said that it is useless. sion has also made an announce- May you all be able to live in going to the markets for necessary wear a mask for essential visits. It is not true. There might be some ment regarding this matter. I want good health and well-being! Please reasons, only one person should Give them the hand sanitizer for difficulties in some places. They to make the public know that appli- live healthy lives. (Translated by go to the market and should be cleaning their hands, if necessary. would not get treatment as the cation for voting can be submitted Kyaw Myaing, Aung Khin)

MoC organizes meeting on smooth flow, stable price for commodities THE Ministry of Commerce held a videoconference with the Yangon Region government, the Union of Myanmar Federa- tion of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and its associate organizations yesterday for the smooth flow and stable prices of commodities. At the meeting, Union Minis- ter Dr Than Myint confirmed suf- ficient fundamental commodities such as rice, cooking oil, beans and onion for the whole country during COVID-19 crisis, based on MoC meets Yangon Region government, UMFCCI and its associate organizations on smooth flow of commodities on 5 October. PHOTO : MNA the data collected by the ministry. He also said that the com- with the Yangon Region govern- the coordination of his govern- kits for truck drivers and their discussions for using test kits modities are still flowing in and ment for the regular flow of goods ment and relevant organizations mates, the use of Yangon-Manda- and the trade between the busi- out of the Yangon Region despite and the stability of prices. in transportation of goods for 44 lay highway in line with the direc- ness-to-businesses.—MNA some difficulties in the processes, Yangon Region Chief Minis- townships in the region, stability tives of Ministry of Construction, and the ministry is coordinating ter U Phyo Min Thein explained of prices, using COVID-19 test the government-to-government (Translated by Aung Khin) 6 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 MoE organizes virtual event marking World Teachers’ Day

THE Ministry of Education yes- the theme of 2020 World Teach- terday morning organized a vir- ers’ Day “Teachers: Leading in tual event celebrating the World crisis, reimagining the future” Teachers’ Day, which falls on 5 and said that teachers’ efforts October. can be good examples to the During the event, the Union people. Minister for Education Dr Myo He said that education will Thein Gyi said that the devel- have a crucial role in rehabilitat- opment of a country largely de- ing various sectors of the country pends on the development of the in the post COVID-19 period. He education sector of that country, said that teachers, who will shape so the role of teachers is very the country, need to be healthy significant. and have great capabilities. He stressed that teachers During the event, he also re- can also provide leadership in iterated what State Counsellor trying to overcome various prob- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said in a lems of the world, including the forum on educational develop- impacts of pandemic, by sharing ment in December 2018 by say- knowledge. Teachers can shape ing that teachers, who perform a the future of a country, he said. key role in education, need to be Nowadays, the world fac- very knowledgeable about their es various challenges such as relevant fields and need to have economic issues, rapid changes goodwill. Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi participates in World Teachers’ Day Event via videoconference on 5 October of technology, uncertainties, cli- Regarding showing good ex- 2020. PHOTO : MNA mate changes and other natural amples and providing effective disasters. One of the greatest leadership, the Union Minister Those who cannot access the students, the need to nurture teachers, those who took no leave challenges that the world is fac- said that teachers should be Internet will be given DBE Box- them and the need to create jobs for 25 years and above, and those ing now is COVID-19 pandemic, mentors for students not only in es, which consists of teaching for them. who had worked in difficult loca- which severely affected people’s schools but also outside class- and learning contents in vari- During the ceremony, Secre- tions. As for this year, Education health, economies and the en- rooms. He said that the Ministry ous formats such as videos, short tary General of Myanmar Nation- Research, Planning and Train- tire society. During the event, the will help all stakeholders to ar- stories, poems and illustrated al Commission for UNESCO Dr ing Department Director-Gen- Union Minister pointed out that range various learning systems materials, according to the Un- Kyi Shwin read the joint message eral Dr Win Tun presented the the COVID-19 crisis also affected including “face-to-face learning, ion Minister, who added that the sent by five UN organizations, activities of the 14 honourable educational systems worldwide. online learning, offline learning, Ministry will also cooperate with and Myanmar Teachers’ Feder- teachers, and announced the He said that teachers from and blended learning” systems. MRTV and privately-owned TV ation chairperson Dr Sai Khaing names of the six teachers who various fields in Myanmar will The Union Minister said that stations to deliver TV lecturers, Myo Tun read the message of his took no leave for 25 years and have to lead in responding to the the Ministry’s Education Chan- in which teachers will have a key federation. the 55 teachers who had worked COVID-19 related impacts on the nel will broadcast TV lessons and role. On World Teachers’ Day, the in difficult locations in the Rakh- education sector, and in shaping Myanmar Digital Education Plat- He also highlighted the need Ministry of Education annually ine State.—MNA (Translated by the future. He also highlighted form will provide online lessons. to provide 21st Century skills to presents awards for honourable Maung Maung Swe)

MoSWRR organizes virtual meeting on framework for social harmony UNION Minister for Social Wel- mote social harmony. He high- fare, Relief and Resettlement Dr lighted the need for negotiations, Win Myat Aye, other officials of trust building and cooperation the ministry, Paung Sie Facility among government departments, and Australia’s Football United groups, civil society organizations yesterday morning participated and different communities to fos- in an online meeting on setting ter intercommunal harmony. a framework for social harmony. He said that the long process During the meeting, the Un- to establish social harmony needs ion Minister said that Myanmar a framework and welcomed the is working on for strengthening cooperation by Paung Sie Facility the rule of law, socio-economic and Australia’s Football United in development, national recon- the process ciliation, peace and creating a Paung Sie Facility and Aus- Democratic Federal Union. He tralia’s Football United explained stressed that social harmony is about the detailed plans, and then essential in trying to eradicate the Deputy Minister for Social conflicts in the country. Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, The Ministry occasionally the Permanent Secretary and the holds social harmony workshops Directors-General made neces- and meetings with organizations sary suggestions and said that and residents from the relevant COVID-19 preventive measures areas, according to the Union must be taken in working for so- Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye (left top) joins virtual meeting with Paung Sie Facility and Australia’s Minister, who pointed out that cial harmony.—MNA (Translated Football United on framework for social harmony on 5 October 2020. PHOTO : MNA his ministry alone cannot pro- by Maung Maung Swe) Elections are the main pillar for supporting democracy. 6 OCTOBER 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe receives cash donation for COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities was organized with the wives of at home during COVID-19 pan- diplomats in Brussels, donated demic. If the people need to go cash for COVID-19 measures. outside, they must wear masks. She also extended her best wish- Those who with chronic diseas- es for health workers who are es like hypertension, diabetes at the front line in fight against and kidney should stay at home COVID-19 and avoid sleeping together or Then, a representative of coming into close contact with Myanmar Gurkha Federation others. Such facts are the best and Myanmar Gurkha Hindu ways during COVID-19. Religious Association explained The Union Minister also that it is the second-time donation called for the attendees to share of the association to COVID-19 such knowledge to others. central committee and their During the event, Asia Pacif- further donations for COVID-19 ic Women’s Association (APWA), measures across the nation. Brussels donated Euro2,357 Union Minister Dr Myint while Myanmar Gurkha Federa- Htwe said that such donations tion and Myanmar Gurkha Hindu are very effective for COVID-19 Religious Association K50million, prevention, control and treat- U Thit Lwin Lay + Daw Khin ment activities and the infection Thet Oo from Alar K2million, rate can raise during the resur- CSA students (Upper Myanmar) Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe (R) receives the cash presented by a donor at the Ministry of Health and Sports gence of COVID-19. The public K1million. in Nay Pyi Taw on 5 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA need to follow the health guide- Union Minister Dr Myint lines of the Ministry of Health Htwe and Deputy Minister Dr A donation ceremony for meas- afternoon. now conducting COVID-19 pre- and Sports and the infection rate Mya Lay Sein received the cash ures against COVID-19 preven- Firstly, Daw Lwin Lwin vention, control and treatment would be controlled when the ef- donation and gave the certificates tion, control and treatment was Mhan, wife of Union Minister activities and so the Asia Pacific fective vaccine is developed and of honour in return.—MNA held at the Ministry of Health and for International Cooperation U Women’s Association (APWA) the people receive vaccinations. (Translated by Khine Thaz- Sports in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday Kyaw Tin, said that Myanmar is in Brussels of Belgium, which It is absolutely essential to stay in Han)

Indian Liaison Office inaugurated in Nay Pyi Taw THE inauguration ceremony of anmar, senior officials from the the Liaison Office of the Embas- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of sy of the Republic of India was Myanmar and members of the held yesterday at Park Royal Indian delegation. Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw during At the ceremony, the Per- the visit of Mr Harsh Vardhan manent Secretary of the Minis- Shringla, Foreign Secretary of try of Foreign Affairs of Myan- the Ministry of External Affairs mar, the Foreign Secretary of of India, to Myanmar. the Ministry of External Affairs The ceremony was attend- of India and the Ambassador ed by U Soe Han, Permanent of India to Myanmar delivered Secretary of the Ministry of opening remarks. Then, they Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, Mr formally opened the Liaison Harsh Vardhan Shringla, For- Office of the Embassy of the eign Secretary of the Ministry Republic of India by cutting a of External Affairs of India, Mr ceremonial ribbon and toured Saurabh Kumar, Ambassador around the Liaison Office.— The inauguration ceremony of the Liaison Office of the Embassy of the Republic of India is held at Park Royal of the Republic of India to My- MNA Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on 5 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA

987 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 5 October, total figure rises to 18,781

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 18,781 after 987 new cases were reported on 5 October according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 18,781 confirmed cases, 444 died, 5,548 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 5 October 2020 Daily Death toll until 8 pm 5-10-2020

Total Cases 18,781 New Cases 987 32

Total Death Tally 444 Discharged from Hospital 5,548 Ministry of Health and Sports 6 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

The best and simplest way to control COVID-19 is social distancing

The best and simplest way to control COVID-19 is social distancing. Therefore, stay at home, avoid going outside unnecessarily, and don’t receive guests unnecessarily. I have talked about these guidelines, but I would like to remind you again. Hosting the guests at home is not different from going outside. Wear a mask when going outside if necessary, and put on gloves, otherwise wash your hands at least 20 seconds. There are so many small hand sanitizer bottles. Keep a hand sanitizer bottle with you when you go outside for frequent hand cleaning.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s reports to people regarding COVID-19 situation, on 3 October 2020)

Myanmar nationals begin advance voting in Nepal, Israel

MYANMAR eligible voters began bassy in London opened polling their advance voting in Nepal and station for Myanmar nationals Israel yesterday. living in Ireland, Denmark and Three Myanmar citizens in Sweden on 3 and 4 October and Nepal cast their ballots at the a total of 52 Myanmar nationals Myanmar Embassy in Kathman- cast their advance votes –16 from du, and four nationals at their Ireland and 18 each from Den- embassy of Tel Aviv in Israel. mark and Sweden. The Myanmar Myanmar eligible voters in citizens can cast their ballots at five countries continued advance the embassy in London from 9 to voting for the 2020 General Elec- 12 October. Seven Myanmar em- tion. bassies opened polling stations Five hundred and thirty-six for advance votes and Myanmar citizens cast their ballots in Thai- nationals living in Bangladesh, land while 20 in Cairo, more than Brunei, Ireland, Denmark, Swe- 1,700 in Singapore, 150 in Seoul den and Eswatini finished their and 402 in Tokyo at the embassies advance votes yesterday.—MNA of respective countries. (Translated by Khine Four Myanmar citizens cast advance votes at the Myanmar Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel on 5 October Moreover, the Myanmar Em- Thazin Han) 2020. PHOTO: MNA Mural paintings in ancient Inwa city attract visitors

PEOPLE who study ancient of that time. By studying ancient tamarind leaves to remove the mural paintings in Inwa usually murals, one can also predict vapour of the lime. One or two focus on a mural painting which the cultural, artistic, social and months after the vapour of lime depicts a foreigner picture near economic activities of the time. was gone, ochre white, ochre yel- the Lawka Htake Oo Pagoda in Paintings have been painted on low and the red were applied to Old Inwa. There are five ancient cave walls since many years ago. the walls as a base coat. monuments that possess mural It has evolved from painting in Then, natural paints were paintings in Old Inwa, including ochre yellow and red to modern used to paint the masterpieces. this stupa with a foreigner pic- oil painting. The black colour was obtained ture in the mural. They are the In studying the ancient his- from charcoal, kerosene, and oil. front of the Mahar Mingalar Mann torical monuments, we can find The white colour was from talc Aung stupa’s eastern wall, ancient out the year of the pagoda built and copper sulphate crystal The building numbers 193,233,243 in by studying the mural paintings green colour was obtained by mix- the southern side of the town and on it. Most of the Ancient Myan- ing indigo and yellow orpiment. ancient building number 445 with- mar traditional artists painted the The red colour was obtained from in the wall of Lawka Tharaphu. outlines of a line drawing. On the red ochre and Mercuric Sulfide The paintings are of Buddhist other hand, scholars have con- and mixed with neem resin and depictions and golden florals. cluded that Myanmar art began to fish gall. Among the paintings is a rare be drawn in the late Bagan period At present, we can study mural depicting a foreign couple around 1300 AD, focusing on the the murals which are supposed at the ancient monument number line drawing method. to be the pictures of foreigners 193 near the Lawka Htake Oo Pa- Murals are of great histori- at an ancient pagoda near the goda which is different from other cal value. According to archae- LawkaHtakeOo Stupa in Old pagodas’ mural paintings. ologists, the methods of painting Inwa.—NweNadi, MyitNgae Picture shows a mural painting found in ancient city Inwa. The murals tell the story of murals are very interesting. First (Translated by Ei Phyu Phyu PHOTO: NWENADI the times and reflect the culture of all, the wall was painted with Aung) 6 OCTOBER 2020 6 OCTOBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9 Ensuring safe Inaccurate Infodemics can be greatly harmful MYANMAR GAZETTE Head of Service elections when The doctors who are advising things are disinformations aimed Khin Maung Myint people about treating themselves at discrediting the incumbent gov- Organization appointed at home should be aware that the ernment. voting in a recent increases in the number of Also some irresponsible en- THE President of Republic of the Union of Myanmar has FEW days ago there deaths were because those people trepreneurs are exploiting the pan- appointed Dr Khin Maung Sint, the Pro Rector (Academic) was a very interesting didn’t report to the hospital in time. demic to promote their businesses. from the University of Forestry and Environmental Science, piece in the GNLM daily This can be deduced from the facts One even made false claims that Yezin under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environ- pandemic Athat was related to in- that most died immediately arrival their product, an indigenous or mental Conservation, as the Rector of the same university accurate infodemics. It was titled or the next day after arriving at the traditional medicine can cure the on probation from the date he assumes charge of his duties. “COVID-19 pandemic: countries hospitals. This also indicates that COVID-19 infections. This could be ITH advanced voting by our nationals in foreign coun- urged to take stronger action to people tried to treat themselves at very misleading and dangerous. tries these days, our country’s general elections can stop spread of harmful informa- home until the last moment when Some are citing the threats of the be said to be already underway. tion”. Its source was quoted as the they can no longer cope with the prevailing situations disguised as W Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 will World Health Organization (WHO). disease and went to the hospitals advices or warnings to stay home, be the most challenging election year in our country. However, it’s It was the outcome of the we- too late. in their advertisements to get their crucial that everyone be able to vote safely. binar held on the margins of the commodities sold or their services To ensure the safety of casting a ballot at the polling stations on United Nations General Assembly. The reasons behind the info- sought after. election day, the Union Election Commission will rehearse in-person Those involved in that webinar demics Misinformations and disinfor- voting for three times. After reviewing the rehearsals, the UEC will were the WHO, the UN, UNICEF, There may be various reasons mations are putting health and set safety rules and guidelines for voting on November 8, election day. UNAIDS, the UN Development behind the spreading of infodem- lives at risk. They are also under- The UEC will take this important step today to make sure people Programme (UNDP), UNESCO, social media, leaving people con- most Myanmars used, are over- people fell for as they are either ics, both accurate and inaccurate. mining trust in science, in the insti- are protected at the polls. the International Telecommuni- fused, misled and ill-advised. The whelmed by inaccurate infodem- gullible, ignorant or have no access However, if they are done with tutions and in the health systems The incumbent govern- cation Union (ITU), the UN Glob- WHO gave warnings of the spread ics. Unscrupulous people are to the truth. bad intentions they shouldn’t be as the WHO paper mentioned. ment is gearing up the elec- al Pulse initiative and the Inter- of misinformations and disinfor- posting or sharing unconfirmed, While the authorities are in- allowed to carry on. Timely dis- Thus they should not be allowed tion process, step by step, national Federation of the Red mations and advised the author- uncredible and most outrageously structing and urging the public semination of the the true infor- to be circulating on the social me- The incumbent to ensure the mechanics of Cross and Red Crescent Societies ities to address those problems falsified and faked news related to seek the help of the fever clin- mations should be done to counter dia. Drastic actions, such as timely casting ballots, counting bal- (IFRC), together with the govern- in time. to the COVID-19 pandemics. The ics if they suspect themselves of them with the truths. dissemination of science-based government is lots and reporting results, ments of Indonesia, Thailand and most harmful are the false infor- contracting the disease and not to As the general elections are informations must be carried out Flood Warning gearing up the including for those who re- Uruguay. What is infodemic? mations about the disease and the secretly treat themselves at home, drawing near, some infodemics to prevent them from spreading. (Issued at 14:00 hrs MST on 5-10-2020) main in facility quarantine Webinar is a seminar or other The Internet or the social me- alternative and herbal medicines some young Myanmar doctors, are becoming somewhat politically Besides the immediate impact on election process, and hospitals. presentation that takes place on dia have provided opportunities purported to cure the disease. locals and some from abroad are motivated too. Those are the worst the pandemic responses, they are According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, Voting is the right of the Internet, allowing participants for infodemics to become more One example was that the giving advices as to how this dis- types of infodemics. Falsified in- also undermining public trust in the water level of Ayeyawady River at Seiktha is observed step by step, every citizen in a democrat- in different locations to see and rampant. Infodemic is a blend of leaves of the neem tree can be ease can be cured at home. formations about the pandemics the democratic processes and the as about (1½) feet below its danger level. It may reach its ic country, and our people hear the presenter, ask questions, information and epidemic. The Ox- used to cure the disease. This in- The worst are some patients should’t be used as a tool in the institutions and exacerbating so- danger level during the next (3) days. to ensure the should also understand that and sometimes answer polls. It ford dictionary defined it as: “An accurate infodemic emerged since who had recovered and got dis- political play. Such politically mo- cial divides. Such things shouldn’t According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the it is their responsibility to fol- was a very thoughtful move to be excessive amount of information the beginning of the COVID-19 charged from the hospitals are tivated infodemics are false infor- be allowed to go on. water level of Ayeyawady River at Hinthada is observed as mechanics of low health rules and guide- taken by the organizations involved about a problem that is typically pandemic. Few neem trees along also freely giving advices about the mations of the shortages of doctors about (2) feet below its danger level. It may reach its danger casting ballots, lines to prevent infection of in formulating that initiative. unreliable, spreads rapidly, and the routes where I used to go for disease on the Facebook. I don’t and nurses, medicines, medical Conclusion level during the next (3) days. the disease and not to spread Today, with the ease and free- makes a solution more difficult to my early morning walks were al- blame them if they only share their equipments, shoddy services at Allow me conclude this article According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, counting ballots it to others. dom of access to the social media, achieve”. The infodemics may be most barren as they were plucked experiences about their stays at the quarantine facilities, and etc. by quoting the WHO paper: “To the water level of Ayeyawady River at Zalun is observed as The public health crisis where restrictions or supervisions accurate, but mostly inaccurate. clean of leaves. In the street mar- the hospitals, but they are over- Of course when the second fight the pandemic we need trust about (2) feet below its danger level. It may reach its danger and reporting poses unforeseen challenges are very slack or in some cases While the accurate informations kets in Yangon, people scrambled stepping by discussing matters wave struck, there was a sudden and solidarity and when there is level during the next (3) days. to this year’s elections be- non-existent, the threat and the about the pandemic are desir- to get hold of those leaves put on that are beyond their field as surge in the numbers of deaths, mistrust, there is much less soli- It is especially advised to the people who settle near the results, cause of the highly conta- dangers of the false informations able, inaccurate ones could be sale. Another misinformation was though they were experts. In my infected persons and those placed darity. False information is hinder- river banks and low lying areas at Seiktha, Hinthada and including gious nature of COVID-19. or rumours are greatly undermin- detrimental and harmful to the that, consuming betel quid can opinion, most of them are doing under facility quarantines, those ing the response to the pandemic, Zalun Township to take precaution measure. Meanwhile, since we ing the governance, pandemic public health and also undermine keep the coronavirus at bay and for their popularity and some had may be true but they were rapidly so we must join forces to fight it for those use Antigen test kits which control endeavours, social integ- the management of the disease yet another was that turmeric can even achieved to become online corrected. Although the authori- and to promote science-based can produce results much rity and national unity in most control, so they are despicable. kill the coronavirus. celebrities overnight. There are ties took rapid actions to correct public health advice. The same who remain quicker than current tests, countries. The WHO, in the said Thus timely disseminations of the All these are false beliefs that some people joining them in their those deficiencies in a very short principles that apply to responding over 100 positive cases are paper pointed out that as soon as truths to counter them are urgent- have no concrete or scientific live broadcasts and asking ques- period, that didn’t stop those who to COVID-19 apply to managing Flood Warning in facility found daily. the virus spread across the globe, ly needed. proof. There are many such ex- tions and requesting for advice. are always finding fault, from post- the infodemic. We need to prevent, (Issued at 12:00 hrs MST on 5-10-2020) quarantine and The more we see the inaccurate and even dangerous These days the social media, amples of misinformations about Such activities should be strictly ing them on the social media as detect and respond to it, together results earlier, the better messages proliferated wildly over especially the Facebook, which the cures, which some desperate put on hold. though they are still going on. Such and in solidarity”. According to the (11:30) hrs MST observation today, the hospitals. treatment we can provide water level of Ayeyawady River at NyaungU is observed as to the patients. It is essential about (½) foot below its danger level. It may reach its danger to make sure that anyone level during the next (2) days. who tests positive, and all It is especially advised to the people who settle near their recent contacts, be immediately isolated and given tests to 2020 Theme: Housing For All — A Better Urban Future the river banks and low lying areas at NyaungU Township discover their COVID-19 status with certainty. to take precaution measure. In this situation, detecting positive cases before they become most contagious is also essential to fight the pandemic. AVING an adequate much more than just a roof. To spaces, employment opportuni- facilities. This means millions of nous peoples and migrants are ing evicted and relocated, particu- The government understands what it needs to do better in re- home is now, more make us feel safe and enable us ties, healthcare services, schools, people worldwide are more likely disproportionally affected by larly in times of crisis. According sponse to the pandemic and is taking necessary measures keeping than ever, a matter to continue living, working and childcare centres and other social to experience poor health due to housing precarity, overcrowding to ILO, 55 per cent of the world’s a close watch on the pandemic rules which are changing every day Hof life and death. As learning, a home needs to be se- facilities. the absence of basic services and and homelessness. population – about 4 billion people in the world. Hence, so much angst round the voting process is not COVID-19 continues to spread, cure, to allow us to access basic An estimated 1.8 billion peo- exposure to multiple socio-eco- COVID-19 has spread in ar- – do not benefit from any form of necessary. But, it is best to be vigilant and cautious. Not to panic. people have been told to stay at services and infrastructure for ple were already living in slums nomic and environmental haz- eas where people lack adequate social protection. “Be Calm, Wash Your Hands, Wear Face Masks and Maintain home, but this simple measure is hygiene measures and to have and informal settlements, inade- ards. housing, and are faced with ine- Housing is a human right and Social Distancing.” It should become part of our culture if we ven- impossible for people who do not enough room for physical distanc- quate housing or in homelessness Structural inequalities have qualities and poverty. Residents a catalyst for all other fundamen- ture outside of our homes. This culture would also be helpful for our have adequate housing. ing. It should also be located in in our cities worldwide before the been highlighted by the COV- in these areas are also often not tal rights. It is the only way to economy to be on the road to recovery. At the same time, COVID-19 a place that enables residents pandemic began. Some 3 billion ID-19 pandemic, showing how recognized by the authorities or ensure the “Right to the City for has reminded us that home is to access public green and open people lack basic hand-washing people from minorities, indige- protected and face the risk of be- All”.—UN 6 OCTOBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Mon Unity Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Mon Unity Party Central Executive Committee Member Nai Kyaw Win in Mon Language and Yangon Region Joint Secretary Mi Kyaik Saw in Myanmar Lan- guage, presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 5 October.

5. We shall design the right economic environ- ment for emerging big multinational compa- nies and for increasing domestic investment. 6. We shall try to make Mon State a significant hub for both domestic and international trad- ing.

Education Esteemed Mon ethnic people, Mon State and 7. To fight against dictatorship, chauvinism and 1. We shall implement a system in which all are nationwide voters narrow-minded racialism. literate. I would like to send loving-kindness wishing 2. We shall carry out a free and compulsory primary all of you physical and mental wellbeing. I am Mi Esteemed voters and citizens education system. Kyaik Saw, Yangon Region Joint Secretary of Mon 3. We shall encourage the standard private educa- Unity Party. Our party will contest 65 constituen- Our action plans that will be implemented based tion system under the supervision of the Union cies in Mon State, Kayin State, Taninthayi Region, on the above seven political policies are as follows: Government. Bago Region and Yangon Region in the November 4. We shall implement higher education and voca- 8 General Election. Politics tional education that can compete with interna- 1. We shall actively participate in the process of tional standards. Esteemed Mon ethnic people and voters ending internal conflicts, building peace and 5. While implementing mother tongue-based edu- national reconciliation by employing various cation system, we shall try to combine with the Our party’s political policies are: ways and means. central education system of the Union in the end. 1. To establish a Federal Democratic Union that 2. We, together with all national races, shall fully 6. We shall implement teaching a subject of related guarantees equality and self-determination while participate in the process of democratic transi- ethnic literature at the schools of respective eth- ending internal conflicts and making peace. tion and its development of the Republic of the nic regions. We shall also work on the sectors of 2. To make efforts to enhance a robust multiparty Union of Myanmar. agriculture, labour, culture, health, youth, women, democracy system and to establish a democratic 3. We shall make an effort to strengthen an ideology foreign affairs and alliance. nation endowed with Three Laws of the World that will promote the welfare of all national races. – Justice, Liberty and Equality. Esteemed voters and citizens 3. To promote multifaceted development across Economy We would like to urge you to vote for our Mon Unity the entire Mon State and to participate in the 1. We shall make efforts to the emerging of the Party because we are working under the afore-men- all-round development process across the nation. market economy while preventing monopoly. tioned political policies and work programmes. We 4. To build a society in which individuals can enjoy 2. We shall try to develop local small and medi- also acknowledge the rights of all national races, full rights of democracy while acknowledging the um-sized enterprises (SMEs) while receiving including not only Mon national races in Mon State individual characteristics relating to each group investment and technical assistance domesti- but also other nationalities in all regions and states. of all national races. cally and abroad. Let me conclude this. 5. To provide full human rights of all national races 3. We shall promote regional economic develop- May all voters and citizens be free from and independent social lives. ment and shall create more job opportunities. dangers. 6. To ensure the rule of law while combatting cor- 4. We shall make efforts to export high-quality Let us march towards the Federal Democratic ruption nationwide. products based on agriculture. Union.

‘SUSTAINABLE PREPAREDNESS FOR HEALTH SECURITY AND RESILIENCE WORLD NEWS Public investment key to Covid-19 recovery: IMF

WASHINGTON (United States) millions more indirectly over a by 2.7 per cent along with overall transportation, clean water, san- $1 million spent on research, de- — Public investment should play longer period,” officials with the confidence in the recovery. itation” in poorer nations. velopment and green technology. a “central role” in the recovery International Monetary Fund The coronavirus pandemic The time to invest is now, While encouraging coun- of both emerging and advanced wrote in a blog post. has caused a sharp economic officials said, with many coun- tries to maintain existing infra- economies from the coronavirus Assuming investments are downturn globally, but even be- tries still fighting off Covid-19 and structure, the IMF encouraged downturn, the IMF said Monday of “high quality,” the Washing- fore the pandemic the IMF said people who lost their job amid the governments to take a second ahead of its fall meetings. ton-based crisis lender said in- public investment “had been downturn looking for work. look at projects that had been Stepping up such spending creasing public investment by weak for over a decade, despite The IMF estimates two to delayed in the past and plan with interest rates low global- one per cent of GDP could raise crumbling roads and bridges in eight jobs are created for every new ones focused on their ly could “create millions of jobs private investment by 10 per cent, some advanced economies and $1 million spent on traditional in- needs after the pandemic is over. directly in the short term and employment by 1.2 per cent, GDP massive infrastructure needs for frastructure, and 5 to 14 for every —AFP

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New Democracy Party (Kachin) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

New Democracy Party (Kachin)Chairman U Tein Saung presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 5 October.

region. We will oppose all forms Our party is based on the local nationalities of terrorism and expansion- of the aforementioned regions, and pledge to ism that affect the sover- work together with them to benefit the area and eignty, regional security and elevate their living standards, ensure basic needs peace of the nation. are met. Human rights and democratic rights are Our party will be free also guaranteed. from the influence of any organization, individual or Party policy and work programmes political party and create Esteemed people our own fate.

Our party’s objectives are: Our party’s 12 poli- cies: Esteemed citizens of the Republic of the Union • To work together with the people to establish of Myanmar, I wish the peace of mind and sound genuine and lasting peace. 1. Political policy health to all of you. • To establish an eternal society free of armed 2. Economic policy I am Chairman U Tein Saung of the New De- conflicts. 3. Education policy mocracy Party (Kachin). Our party has registered as • To ensure equal rights and balanced develop- 4. Health policy a political party and been approved at registration ment for all ethnic groups. 5. Ethnic affairs policy number 119 on 29 August 2019. • To perpetuate a democratic union based on 6. Farmer affairs policy federalism. 7. Labour affairs policy Esteemed people Our party believes in upholding the three 8. Youth policy Our nation is independent, and sovereignty national causes of ‘non-disintegration of the un- 9. Women affairs policy flows in our air, our water and our land. The hun- ion, ethnic solidarity and lasting sovereignty’ as 10. Civil servant policy dreds of ethnic groups living together in our country a national duty. We believe practising self-de- 11. Religious affairs policy are the original possessors of the State power. termination in a federal system will allow prop- 12. Cultural policy The residents of the townships of Waingmaw, er management for regional development and These policies are explained in detail in our par- Chipwe, Hsawlaw and Ingyanyan included in the successful implementation of the three national ty’s manifesto. 18 municipalities of Kachin State have been peace- responsibilities. fully working and living on their own from the time Esteemed people Myanmar gained independence from the English Esteemed people Our party will cooperate with all residents with no colonialist in 1948 to 1960. Our party’s basic policies are: discrimination of race or religion for the benefit of the Armed conflicts arose all over Kachin State We will work for the benefit the party’s desig- region by working hand-in-hand with the government to rebel against the government after 1960. Every nated campaign locations of Waingmaw, Chipwe, and will strive for 100% success in the general election person from villages to towns was affected by war Sawtlaw and Ingyinyan townships whose residents on 8 November 2020. without exception. our party is based on. We kindly request the people of Kachin Special Soon, the leadership of the wise ethnic leaders We will implement democratic practices to Region-1 in Waingmaw, Chipwe and Sawtlaw town- of what would become Kachin Special Region-1 was benefit the region, the people and the nation. ships and our campaign area of Ingyinyan township able to sign an agreement for peace with the military We will work together with the people for to use your valuable vote for our party, the New government on 15 January 1990 and designated lasting peace. Democratic Party (Kachin), that ensures all-round Waingmaw, Chipwe and Hsawlaw townships as We will always prioritize non-disintegration regional development and practical implementation. Kachin Special Region-1 as peace regions. We have of the union, ethnic solidarity, and perpetuation I wish for the people of our nation to be free from also defined Ingyanyan Township as our campaign of sovereignty. danger and possess peace of mind and good health.

‘SUSTAINABLE PREPAREDNESS FOR HEALTH SECURITY AND RESILIENCE WORLD NEWS Coronavirus: latest global developments

PARIS (France) — Here are Caseload nears 35 million neighbourhoods under tight designer to gain prominence contracted the coronavirus and the latest developments in the The novel coronavirus has shutdowns pending approval in the highly competitive Paris nearly 9,500 have died. coronavirus crisis: killed at least 1,034,396 people by state Governor Andrew Cuo- fashion scene, was 81. since it emerged in China last mo, in a major setback for the Iceland tightens curbs Trump 'improving' December, according to a tally city since it was hit hard by the Iraq pilgrimage goes ahead Iceland, up to now one of President Donald Trump from official sources compiled coronavirus in March. Tens of thousands of wor- the countries to have fared has "continued to improve" as by AFP at 1100 GMT on Sunday. The city has lost almost shippers flood into Iraq's holy better against the coronavirus, he is treated for Covid-19 at a At least 34,989,300 cas- 24,000 people to the virus. city of Karbala, including many announces a tightening of re- military hospital near Wash- es of coronavirus have been foreigners despite the pan- strictions after a spike in new ington, his doctors say, adding recorded. Of these, at least Fashion designer Kenzo dies demic, for the Shiite Muslim cases since the middle of last that he could be discharged as 24,127,400 are now considered Japan's most famous fash- pilgrimage of Arbaeen, one of month. early as Monday. recovered. ion designer Kenzo Takada, the world's biggest religious Starting from Monday, Trump's oxygen levels founder of the global Kenzo gatherings. most sports facilities, bars and briefly dropped twice in recent Partial new shutdown for brand, has died in Paris af- The Iraqi government has discotheques will be closed days, they say, adding that the New York ter contracting Covid-19, his allowed 1,500 pilgrims to fly while gatherings will be lim- 74-year-old president is being New York Mayor Bill de spokesman says. in per country for the event. ited to a maximum 20 people. treated with steroids. Blasio says he plans to put nine Takada, the first Japanese More than 375,000 Iraqis have —AFP 6 OCTOBER 2020 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Public Contribute Students Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Public Contribute Students Party Vice-Chairperson Daw Khin San Mu presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

Esteemed voters and people nities and will seek ways for the improvement of requirements as a priority I wish you all good health and happiness. I am education. task, and our unique mis- Daw Khin San Mu, Vice-Chairperson of the Public We will extend the scope of the compulsory sion is to ensure that they Contribute Students Party. I will now present the education system stage by stage until covering are enjoying their original background history of our party and its structure. the primary education high school level, and our rights. Our party is first founded by the people with po- vocational education policy will focus on producing Esteemed voters and litical outlook or economic outlook and the persons human resources for various occupations. people who have the experience in their respective fields We will prioritize the opening of monastic edu- We have presented our and who are desirous of serving the public interest, cation schools which are appreciated by the people policies as we are worried which is their primary concern in November 2014. as the pioneers of today’s education. that people might choose Our flag and logo bear a white fighting pea- As regards the health policy, we will pay at- the wrong man in the com- cock circled by 14 stars. We adopted the fighting tention to equipping the hospitals and clinics in ing general election. We peacock, which is the symbol of students (initiated the country with international level medical aids have fielded candidates for the coming election by by General Aung San), as a gesture hailing the and opening centres where free medical treatment fully supporting the article 7 of the basic principles students who joined forces with the entire nation and healthcare services for the senior citizens are of the 2008 Constitution, which says, “The Union in expressing the desire for democracy. The colour available. practises genuine, disciplined multiparty democratic of the past fighting peacock is red, representing We appreciate the reduction of maternal and system.” We assume that the selection of the path patriotism during the anti-colonialist struggle, infant mortality rates as a must-do campaign. based on multiparty democracy, rather than approach but we chose the white colour which signifies the We will insist on opening a station hospital in vil- under the leadership of a single association or a single peaceful democratization process. The circling 14 lage-tract and dispensaries and delivery centres for group or a single party is a right deed. stars represent the regions and states which are the remaining villages in the areas far from towns the homes to our nationalities. and hill regions where grassroots live. Esteemed voters and people As we are clean and independent, we will never Esteemed voters and people Now we will present our social policy. be followers of any person. All the members of the We will now present the policy and the stand We will support the religious freedom for Bud- party are the siblings of a single-family born and of our party. dhist, Muslims, Christians and Hindus and every brought up in this country. We will never leave our other faith in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. home country because we are so attached to it. The Political policy We promise freedom of association in accord with voters indeed are noble Myanmars residing in the Ours is an independent, non-aligned and just the law, and efforts for ensuring equality between mother country from birth till death. foreign policy. We are against unilateral domination all nationalities. As the opportunity to express the difficulties as we are in favour of the policy of non-alignment. the country has faced during the successive periods We will never commit any act of intrusion, intim- Our political policy has come, we are desirous of shouldering the duties idation or intervention as we will be adhering to We will prioritize the work of establishing with the full spirit of a loyal citizen. People should the policy of peaceful co-existence. a consolidated federal Union through the disci- denounce the party that makes simple promises, and They are the policy for the establishment of pline-flourishing democracy and demanding the vote the party that speaks the truth. They should strong and modern Union armed forces for the equal distribution of administrative powers and make the correct choice, and never let the country country that is sharing common borders with the rights to regions and states, which are the parts falls into a quagmire. Please choose the white fight- countries that are powerful or that have the mil- of the federal Union. ing peacock and the 14 circling stars in filling the itary might. box for our candidate with a supporting tick. We are Esteemed voters and people not giving an eloquent speech, but just giving a bit Esteemed voters and people Our party was founded in the place which has of good advice. Economic policy a great majority of people at the primary level – We will support the businesses in which grass- farmers and workers. So, the task of protecting Our slogan is: roots are the primary stakeholders. Our priority the rights of farmers is high on our agenda, and program involves the encouragement of managea- additionally, we promise the return to farmland Human rights and democracy ble-scale micro-businesses that employ blue-collar to original owners through coordinated efforts. always for the people workers and the emergence of public companies. The area where our headquarters is located has a working with might and main We will approve foreign investment in accord large population of workers employing at the many the white peacock the people love with the policy to generate employment opportu- factories also set up in it. So, we will look after their I wish voters and people peace and happiness.

Campaign speeches of political parties for 2020 General Election on 6-7 October

CAMPAIGN speeches of People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myan- ma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 6 October, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mir- ror and the Global New Light of Myanmar —on 7 October. However, those of Public of Labour Party and Women Party (Mon) will only be published on 7 October.— MNA

Section 58 (d) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 58 (d) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to give speeches at meetings, instigation, writing, distribution of using posters or attempting by other means to disturb the voting or election. Anyone who is found guilty of or abet this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 6 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD / AD 13 US-British trio win Nobel Medicine Prize for Hepatitis C discovery

STOCKHOLM (Sweden) — tients who had received blood Americans Harvey Alter and transfusions, determining that Charles Rice together with their illness was neither Hepa- Briton Michael Houghton won titis A or B. the Nobel Medicine Prize on Houghton built on Alter’s Monday for the discovery of work to isolate the genetic se- the Hepatitis C virus, paving quence of the new virus. the way for a cure, the Nobel Rice, 68, subsequently jury said. completed the puzzle by using The three were honoured genetic engineering to prove for their “decisive contribution that it was the new strain alone to the fight against blood-borne -- Hepatitis C -- that was causing hepatitis, a major global health patients to get sick. problem that causes cirrho- The trio will share the prize sis and liver cancer in people sum of 10 million Swedish kro- around the world,” the jury said. nor (about $1.1 million, 950,000 The World Health Organiza- euros). tion estimates there are around In 2013, Houghton reported- 70 million Hepatitis C infections ly declined Canada’s Gairdner globally, causing around 400,000 International Award because deaths each year. It is character- two of his key collaborators ized by poor appetite, vomiting, who worked with him at phar- fatigue and jaundice. maceutical group Chiron Corp Thanks to the trio’s dis- were not included. Houghton, coveries, highly sensitive blood Nobel Committee member Patrik Ernfors sits in front of a screen displaying the winners of the 2020 Nobel Alter and Rice would normally Prize in Physiology or Medicine, (L-R) American Harvey Alter, Briton Michael Houghton and American tests for the virus are now avail- Charles Rice, during a press conference at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 5, receive their prize from King able and these have “essential- 2020. PHOTO: AFP Carl XVI Gustaf at a formal cer- ly eliminated post-transfusion emony in Stockholm on Decem- hepatitis in many parts of the population,” the jury said. get cured, and nobody getting cases remained unexplained. ber 10, the anniversary of the world, greatly improving global Alter, 85, told the Nobel post-transfusion hepatitis, that’s The discovery of Hepatitis C 1896 death of scientist Alfred health”, the Nobel committee Foundation he was stunned to astounding (and) nothing I’ve virus revealed the cause of the Nobel who created the prizes said. receive an early-morning call ever thought would happen,” remaining cases of chronic hep- in his will. Their discoveries allowed from the committee, saying he he said. Prior to the trio’s work, atitis, and “made possible blood But the in-person cere- the rapid development of antivi- didn’t answer the first two times. the discovery of the Hepatitis A tests and new medicines that mony has been cancelled this ral drugs directed at Hepatitis C. “The third time I got up an- and B viruses had been critical have saved millions of lives”, the year due to the pandemic and “For the first time in history, grily to answer it... and it was steps forward -- the discovery Nobel committee said. replaced with a televised cer- the disease can now be cured, Stockholm,” he said, adding that of Hepatitis B won the Nobel Alter was credited for his emony showing the laureates raising hopes of eradicating he was “in shock”. Medicine Prize in 1976 -- but the pioneering work studying the receiving their awards in their Hepatitis C virus from the world “To see so many people majority of blood-borne hepatitis occurrence of hepatitis in pa- home countries.—AFP US stocks rise in pre-market amid Trump Covid-19 uncertainty NEW YORK (United States) — nouncing he’d tested positive for The broad-based S&P 500 had closed lower, rattled by that news he spent the weekend for treat- Wall Street futures climbed in coronavirus last week. risen 0.6 per cent at 3,360.50, as well as a weak September ment but released videos and pre-market trading on Monday, About an hour before trad- while the tech-rich Nasdaq had US employment report. After photos of himself as well as with investors seemingly unper- ing was to begin, the benchmark climbed 0.7 per cent to 11,313.75. the close, Trump was flown to made a drive-by appearance to turbed by US President Donald Dow Jones Industrial Average Trump announced his Covid-19 Walter Reed military medical supporters gathered outside the Trump’s hospitalization after an- was up 0.7 per cent at 27,769.00. diagnosis on Friday, and markets center near Washington, where facility.—AFP

THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY AND ENERGY Public Notice circulation MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE (INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER) MTG DC Company Ltd (“MTG”) has entered into a Tower Transfer order is in (14/2020-2021) Agreement with Irrawaddy Green Towers Ltd (“IGT”), whereby MTG 1. Open tenders are invited for supply of the following respective items easier way. in Myanmar Kyats. has agreed to sell and IGT has agreed to buy 45 telecommunication Sr No. Tender No. Description Remarks towers owned by MTG (“Towers”). (a) DMP/L-201(20-21) Stationery Materials (18) Items Ks 2. The Open Tender forms including Description of Materials / Qtty with The effect of this is that rent for the premises which are taken on lease details specifications and Tender Terms & Conditions can be available during office hours commencing from 5 October 2020 at the Finance by MTG in which the Towers are erected will in future be paid by IGT. Hot Line : Department, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, No. (44) Complex, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. IGT confirms and undertakes that they will honor all the leases 09974424848 3. The interested Bidders should submit the Technical Specifications with (and associated lease payments) agreed with between MTG and Original Bid Bond and Commercial Quotation in each separate sealed envelopes on which to be addressed to the Managing Director, Myanma landlords. The commercial terms of the ground lease agreements Oil and Gas Enterprise and should reach in Tender Box of the Myanma (including rental amount, tenure and time of payment) shall remain Oil and Gas Enterprise not later than 12:00 pm on 5 November 2020. Advertise 4. Tender Closing Date & Time – 5-11-2020, 12:00 pm exactly the same. Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise with us/ Ph No. + 95 67 – 411206 If anyone has any objections to the transaction between MTG and IGT, please contact U Tun Myint with related facts within 14 days’ starting from the date of this advertisement at 01 202093 or alternatively at Hot Line : [email protected] or by post at Irrawaddy Green Towers Ltd, 018604530 International Commercial Center, No. 422/426, 7th floor, Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar. 6 OCTOBER 2020 14 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.gnlm.com.mm Ayeyarwady Foundation to produce, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com CHIEF EDITOR distribute 5 mln masks Aungthu Ya [email protected] COVID-19. DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR The foundation ordered the Aye Min Soe [email protected] mask-making machines over six months ago in response to SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT the COVID-19 pandemic and Kyaw Myaing global air pollution. The ma- chines recently arrived and the EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin foreign experts installed the machines. Now the machines LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS run properly and it can produce EDITORS 5,000 masks in one hour and it Ye Htut Tin [email protected] can also produce up to 50,000 Aung Htein masks per day. Tun Tun Naing The foundation will pro- [email protected] duce 5 million masks and will distribute them to the needy SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo and low-income people for free. The Ayeyarwady Founda- TRANSLATORS tion has been participating in Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, measures against COVID-19 Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun since March together with the REPORTER Ministry of Health and Sports. Nyein Nyein Ei, It constructed temporary treat- [email protected] ment centres and provided transportation services and PHOTOGRAPHER daily meals for the patients in- Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Chairman of Ayeyarwady Foundation U Zaw Zaw (L) inspects a face mask making machine on 5 October Kyaw Zeya 2020 as the foundation is working on donating five million masks for the public. PHOTO: YE YINT SHINE cluding the doctors and nurs- es.—Ye Yint Shine COMPUTER TEAM THE Ayeyarwady Foundation Health and Sports to produce be distributed free of charge (Translated by Khine Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, is working with the Ministry of 5 millions masks which will as part of measures against Thazin Han) Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu

EDITORIAL SECTION Over 140 people trafficked in Jan-Sept, including 36 young girls (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 BY Nyein Nyein March, six each in April and ported. states, Shan State witnessed May, 15 in June, 14 in July, 16 in Of 94 cases, 68 cases of 29 cases of human trafficking, CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Ninety-four human traffick- August and six in September. forced marriages were report- followed by Yangon with 27 San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, ing cases, involving over 140 The cases involve 253 ed in China, while the other cases. Nine trafficking cases Hotline - 09 974424114 victims, have been reported suspects and 142 victims, and two issues of forced marriage were registered in Mandalay ADVERTISING & MARKETING in the nine months this year forced marriage, forced sexual also happened in the domestic Region, eight in Kachin State, ( +95) (01) 8604530, (January-September). Among service and labour exploita- labour market. Twelve cases of seven in Ayeyawady Region, Hotline - 09 974424848 them, 36 are young girls, ac- tion are reported. The traf- forced sexual service and sev- six in Bago Region, two each [email protected] [email protected] cording to the Myanmar An- ficking cases were reported in en cases of labour exploitation in Magway and Taninthayi re- ti-Human Trafficking Police China, Thailand, Malaysia and occurred in the country. Two gions, and one each in Rakhine Printed and published at the Global New Force. the domestic labour market, cases of labour exploitation in State, Kayin State, Sagaing Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at The task force’s record with the majority of victims Malaysia and one each in Thai- Region and Nay Pyi Taw in No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan showed 15 reported human sent to China for forced mar- land and China, one surrogacy January and September. Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. trafficking cases in January, riage, Myanmar Anti-Human in China were reported. (Translated by Ei Myat 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. seven in February, nine in Trafficking Police Force re- Among the regions and Mon) [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm FDI inflows in Myanmar reach over $5.68 bln in 2019-2020FY

By Nyein Nyein 1 October and 30 September tuted 20.42pc of overall FDIs, lowed by China and Thailand. in FY2019-2020, and over $100 while real estate sector com- Also, the investments flowed MYANMAR has only reached million is required to meet FDI prised 20.19pc. FDI inflows have into Hong Kong (SAR), the UK, near to its foreign direct invest- target. almost reached the target,” he the Republic of Korea, Viet Nam, ment (FDI) target of US$5.8 bil- “Myanmar Investment highlighted. Malaysia, the Netherlands and Write for us lion for the financial year 2019- Commission set an FDI target During the FY2018-2019 (1 Japan, the DICA stated. 2020, said Director-General U of $5.8 billion for the FY2019- Oct-30 Sept), Myanmar pulls Myanmar has attracted We appreciate your feedback and Thant Sin Lwin of the Directo- 2020, and the country received only $4.52 billion investments. $25.186 billion from 1,032 enter- contributions. If you have any rate of Investment and Compa- investments of $5.68 billion. Consequently, it showed an prises between the FY2016-2017 comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please ny Administration (DICA). Power sector drew the largest increase of $1.16 billion in the and the FY2019-2020 under the email [email protected] Myanmar has attracted foreign investments this year, FY2019-2020. incumbent government period. with your name and title. foreign direct investments of accounting for 30.26 per cent. Singapore topped the for- (Translated by Ei Myat Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to more than $5.68 billion between Manufacturing sector consti- eign investment line-up, fol- Mon) the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355 6 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 15

Thilawa SEZ YSX trade volume drops to lowest in September attracts over THE volume of shares traded US$163 mln in on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) in September sank to the 2019-2020FY; down lowest level of 85,237 shares, yet by $200 mln against the value slightly rose to K838.6 previous FY million against August’s rate due to the increase in share prices, ac- By Nyein Nyein cording to YSX’s monthly report. The trading volume last FOREIGN investments of month plunged from 118,850 over US$163 million have shares registered in August, the flowed into Thilawa Special statistics indicated. Economic Zone under the The stock markets world- Special Economic Zone Law wide have reported their largest in the financial year 2019-2020 declines since the 2008 financial (October-September), and crisis. Similarly, the local equities FDI inflows were down by market is also scared by the COV- $200 million compared with Two women take picture of the ID-19 crash, a market observer the previous FY2018-2019., screen of Yangon Stock Exchange. points out. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR the statistics released by the Moreover, Myanmar people Directorate of Investment like to invest in property, curren- K902 million with 173,808 shares respectively. the stock exchange and knowl- and Company Administration cy and gold market. Most of the in April. It rose to K1.2 billion with Amid the COVID-19 crisis, edge of share trading through (DICA) indicated. local people are accustomed to 200,416 shares being traded in Myanmar’s securities market has stock investment seminars. Between 1 October and 30 investing in the gold market rath- May. The share volumes trad- been able to continue operating To boost the trading, the September of the FY2019-2020, er than the stock market. They ed on the exchange surged to without stopping trading even for YSX had doubled its stock trade eight foreign enterprises were will buy them if they have extra 221,682 in June, with estimated one day is symbolic of the efforts matching time from two to four given the green light, plough- money. The cash out was when value K1.3 billion and then, it fell of all market participants, Mr Koi- per day last year. The exchange ing in capitals of $163.277 mil- they need. At present, people are to $1 billion with 125,137 shares chiro Miyahara, President and launched seven times matching lion. During a-year ago period, putting money in savings, rather in July. In August, the exchange Chief Executive Officer of Tokyo per day on 26 March 2020. 16 enterprises with an esti- than investing the COVID-19 cri- witnessed the lowest level of Stock Exchange, gave a remark Since 2017, it has held pro- mated capital of $362.28 mil- sis, he added. stock trading value at K747.5 mil- to YSX EXPO 2020 online event motional events to attract new lion were given the go-ahead At present, shares of six lion, with 118,850 shares traded, on 12 September. investors and encourage existing in the zone. listed companies — First Myan- the exchange’s monthly report Furthermore, YSX is car- investors to trade more active- The number of permitted mar Investment (FMI), Myanmar showed. rying out necessary actions to ly. The stock exchange has also or endorsed enterprises this Thilawa SEZ Holdings (MTSH), Next, the Securities and Ex- establish the new Pre-Listing sought the government’s support year was eight lower than last Myanmar Citizens Bank (MCB), change Commission of Myanmar Board, in addition to the existing to get more public companies to year. Similarly, the investment First Private Bank (FPB), TMH (SECM) allowed foreigners to in- market (Main Board), intending participate in the stock market value fell by $199.003 million Telecom Public Co. Ltd (TMH) vest in the local equity market in to increase the number of list- and help more institutional in- compared to the previous FY, and the Ever Flow River Group March 2020. Foreigners have held ed companies, U Maung Maung vestors, such as financing com- the DICA stated. Public Co. Ltd (EFR) are being 53,850 shares in the equity market Win, Deputy Minister, Ministry of panies, investment banks, and Over the four years of the traded on the exchange. as of 2 October. Planning, Finance and Industry insurance companies, to emerge. incumbent government, Thil- In January 2020, 196,836 In September, the share and Chairman of the Securities A total of 2.4 million shares awa SEZ attracted over US$1 shares worth K1.25 billion were prices of the listed companies on and Exchange Commission of worth K13.39 billion were traded billion from 60 enterprises, the traded on the exchange while the exchange, except EFR, also Myanmar delivered the remark on the YSX in 2019, a significant DICA’s data showed. 188,919 shares, with estimated showed an increase compared to YSX EXPO 2020 online event increase compared to the previ- The FDIs flowed into the value of K1.48 billion were trad- with August’s prices. The share on 12 September. ous year, according to the annual manufacturing, trading, other ed on the business in February prices of FMI were closed at The YSX was launched three report released by the exchange. services, transportation and and 228,913 shares valued K1.42 K10,000 per unit, MTSH at K3,700, years ago to improve the private —Ko Htet logistics, real estate develop- billion were traded in March re- MCB at K8,000, FPB at K22,5000, business sector. It disseminates ment, and hotel sectors. spectively. It touched the lowest of TMH at K2,700 and EFR at K3,000 rules and regulations regarding (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) (Translated by Ei Myat Mon)

Domestic goat market experiencing downward trend due to COVID-19 crisis

MYANMAR’S goat market is on cially doing well. falling trade trend as the neigh- “Earlier, the lamb and mut- bouring countries China and ton fetched a good price. During Thailand stopped purchasing the the COVID-19 outbreak, mutton goat amid the COVID-19 crisis, is priced around K5,000-5,500 said traders from Mahlaing. per viss (a viss equals to 1.6kg) It was about two months that while the prevailing price of there is no demand by neighbour- lamb is about K4,000-4,500 per ing countries, and the breeders viss. The mutton price drastical- are facing financial hardships. ly plummeted from over K10,000 The trade suspension per viss,” said U Maung Sein, a caused the price to plunge by breeder from Mandalay Region. K15,000 per head of a goat. Be- Last year, a head of live goat sides the live goat export, the was priced K60,000-120,000 de- meat market is not going well pending on size. At present, the either. price is down by K15,000 per The prices of lamb and head compared to the previous mutton are falling owing to the year’s rate.—Aung Htay, Htet COVID-19 negative impacts, Myat A woman drives a herd of goats at a village in Upper Myanmar. PHOTO: AUNG HTAY, HTET MYAT and the breeders are not finan- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 6 OCTOBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Review of 2020 MPT Myanmar National League

THE MPT Myanmar National 284 scored goals. run was Ayeyawady United League 2020, with the partici- Top scorer of the season with 15 games, and the long- pation of a total of 12 football was Raphael Success of Ay- est winless run was Magwe FC teams, took place from 10 Jan- eyawady United with 16 goals, with 11 matches. uary 2020 to 1 October 2020. followed by Edubat Patrick of The cleanest sheet was This is 11th season of the Sagaing United with 14 goals, obtained by Ko Ko Naing of Myanmar National League and and Emeka Ndubuisi of Han- Hantharwady United with nine the top Myanmar professional tharwady United with 13 goals. matches. The two relegated football league for association The biggest home wins teams from the season are football clubs. were Hantharwady United Chin United FC and Zwekapin Winners of the season is against Southern Myanmar United FC. Shan United FC with 44 points, FC and Hantharwady United The winner Shan United followed by Hantharwady Unit- against ISPE with 5-0 respec- qualified for AFC Champions ed in the second place with 41 tively. League play-offs, first run- points and Ayeyawady Unit- The biggest away win was ner-up Hantharwady United ed in the third place with 40 Magway United against Yan- qualified for AF Cup play-off points. gon United with 0-6. round, and Ayeyawady Unit- A total of 110 matches were The longest winning run ed became a standby team for played throughout the tourna- was Shan United with 11 AFC Cup group stage. — Kyaw ment, and there were a total of games, the longest unbeaten Khin PHOTO: MNL Premier League England’s Abraham, Sancho pacesetters Everton sign Norwich defender Godfrey ‘flout’ virus rules at party LONDON (United Kingdom) — Covd-19 protocols while with Ga- It was reported the party was Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham has reth Southgate’s England squad organized as a surprise gathering apologized after footage emerged in Iceland. for Abraham’s 23rd birthday. of him attending a party with Eng- The Sun reports that the FA The forward has apologized, land teammates Ben Chilwell and has seen footage of the party and telling the newspaper: “I arrived Jadon Sancho in an apparent quotes a spokesman as saying: home to find a small surprise breach of national coronavirus “There will be no change to the gathering. rules. England team at this stage.” “Though I was totally una- The Sun newspaper pub- The England squad is due ware this was planned, I would lished the video, which appears to assemble this week ahead of a like to wholeheartedly apologize to show the three players at a friendly against Wales on Thurs- for the naivety shown for the or- gathering in London with more day and Nations League matches ganization and attending of this than six people present on Sat- against Belgium and Denmark. gathering. urday. Chelsea pair Abraham and “All I can do now is learn It comes a month after Phil Chilwell and Borussia Dort- from it, apologise to everyone Foden and Mason Greenwood mund’s Sancho are all in the 30- and ensure it never happens were sent home for breaching man group. again.”—AFP Norwich City’s English midfielder Ben Godfrey reacts after scoring an own goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Burnley at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, eastern England on 18 July 2020. PHOTO: AFP

LONDON (United Kingdom) — website. “”I am very thankful Everton have signed defender for the opportunity and I can’t Ben Godfrey from Norwich on wait to get started. a five-year contract for an initial “The aim for me at Ever- fee reported to be around £25 ton is to win trophies and win million ($32 million) in the first games. I like to win. I wear my major move of transfer deadline heart on my sleeve. I care and day. I am a passionate lad.” The Canaries announced The centre-back complet- on Monday they had received a ed a medical with the Premier club-record fee for the 22-year- League leaders over the week- old, whose new deal ties him to end. Carlo Ancelotti’s side until 2025. He is Everton’s fifth sign- Godfrey made 30 appear- ing of the summer after the ances for relegated Norwich in arrivals of midfielders Allan the Premier League last sea- and Abdoulaye Doucoure, play- son, and had been linked with maker James Rodriguez and a number of top-flight clubs left-back Niels Nkounkou. during transfer window. Ancelotti’s team are top “It is an honour to sign for of the Premier League after England’s midfielder Jadon Sancho (L) and England’s striker Tammy Abraham applaud supporters after the Everton and to be part of a huge winning all four of their opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying first round Group A football match between England and Montenegro at Wembley club,” Godfrey told the club matches.—AFP Stadium in London on 14 November 2019. PHOTO: AFP