Press Statement on “Forum on Myanmar’s Democratic Transition” p -3 (national)

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National State Counsellor, Union ministers meet over security in Rakhine State page-3

Parliament Land-use, public works questions answered at Pyithu Hluttaw p age-2

Parliament MP takes exception to international body’s Local villagers setting out to catch fish in the coastal area of the Ayeyawady Region. Photo: Aye Min Soe reference to “race which never existed in Rakhine” Coastal areas need to be saved p age-2

Vice President U Myint Swe impacts on sea and coastal ar- said. “Mangroves are an impor- decreased production after a is taking steps to reverse the eas before drawing up a plan tant asset in dealing with global certain period, farmers and degradation of the eco-system to save the country’s natural climate change. They are being breeders move to new areas of Myanmar’s coastal areas due resources. damaged by people clearing and cut down more mangroves, to man-made errors, stressing He said the coastal areas areas of mangrove forests for thus leaving behind barren ar- the need for cooperation among of Taninthayi, Ayeyawady and prawn breeding, using small- eas of land. Local News international bodies in order to Rakhine are abundant with cor- scale explosives for catching The Vice President said Wood-based fuel makes up save the delicate eco-systems. al reefs, mangroves, seagrass fish, mining, waste disposal the bio-diverse ecosystems in 81% of fuel consumption In his remarks at the sec- beds, mudflats, estuaries and and oil spills. Deforestation and Taninthayi Region are being in Myanmar ond work coordination meet- sand dunes and that they all chemicals from pesticides and damaged as rainforests in the p age-6 ing of the State-level Central play an important role in the herbicides also decrease the area are being cleared away. Committee on Management of people’s socio-economic de- layers of alluvial soil along the He stressed the need to Natural Resources in Coast- velopment and environmental coast,” said U Myint Swe. establish forest reserves in Local News al Areas held in Nay Pyi Taw diversity. More specifically, they The Vice President also the country’s coastal areas Nearly 20 million yesterday, the Vice President are vital for the development of said that as areas of mangrove as they play an important role methamphetamine pills also stressed the need to as- the agricultural, forestry, fish- forests cleared for prawn breed- in controlling climate change. seized in Tachilek sess land use inland and their ery and tourism sectors, he ing and rice plantation have —MNA p age-6 10 August 2017 2 parliament The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Deputy Minister for Agriculture answers land-use, public works questions at Pyithu Hluttaw

Kyaw Thu Htet the ministry for verification and (Myanmar News Agency) approval. He also said that land surveys are done with site visits Deputy Minister for Agriculture, and with satellite photos. Land Livestock and Irrigation U Hla records are mainly on paper, Kyaw answered a series of ques- but the government intends to tions posed by legislators about digitize its record system in the land-use regulations and various future. Deputy Minister U Hla public works projects at the Py- Kyaw also described the process ithu Hluttaw meeting yesterday by which water resources will be in Nay Pyi Taw. surveyed and distributed among The deputy minister ex- three villages in Shan State and plained that parties wishing to the budgeting of a Ks202 million use vacant land are required to gravel road upgrade in Bago submit a series of documents to Region. Pyithu Hluttaw is being convened in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA Amyotha Hluttaw member takes exception to international body’s reference to “race which never existed in Rakhine”

Thura Zaw, Mei Mei Phyoe women in Rakhine State, so I Town to Mizoram State India to (Myanmar News Agency) hereby urge the Amyotha Hlut- determine various stakeholders The Amyotha Hluttaw’s Wom- taw Women and Child Rights and compensation claims for en and Child Rights Committee Committee, for the respective landowners along a new road. presented its report about the authorities who are to attend the The deputy minister said United Nations’ Convention on matter to emphatically discuss that Chin State officials and the Elimination of All Forms of the matter,” she said. Hluttaw representatives would Discrimination Against Women “In addition, the situation of be consulted on the public works and a letter from the the Secre- women and children in conflict ar- project.Rakhine State constitu- tary General of the Inter-Parlia- eas should also be included in fu- ency No. 3 Hluttaw member U mentary Union regarding My- ture reports as a special issues.” Khin Maung Latt made a motion anmar’s human rights situation. Dr Mya Thaung of constitu- to increase counterterrorism ef- Daw Htu May of constituency ency 7, Bago Region presented a forts in Maungtaw, Buthidaung No 11, Rakhine State criticized motion to approve the report of and Yathedaung townships in Deputy Minister for Transport and the Inter-Parliamentary Union the committee and the Hluttaw Deputy Minister for Construction Rakhine and to provide more U Kyaw Lin. Photo: MNA Communications U Kyaw Myo. for including “an invented term approved it. Deputy Minister for Photo: MNA assistance to displaced people. of a national ethnic race which Transport and Communications The motion was seconded by never existed in Rakhine State.” U Kyaw Myo described a 27-acre Magway Region. Another 20 offices. Deputy Minister for Con- Daw Htu May and tabled for a fu- “That situation harmed the residential project for airport staff acres at the airport will be used struction U Kyaw Lin described a ture session. The Amyotha Hlut- rights of actual national ethnic at the New Pakokku Airport in for a hospital and government survey project between Paletwa taw will be in session again today.

INGOs in Rakhine to seek approval from state gov’t

Rakhine State Cabinet issued es in Auknanyar village in The cabinet statement also the notification 1/2017 dated on Yathedaung Township, people re-emphasizes rules requiring 8th August describing a violent from various villages were dis- all international non-govern- attacks happening in Maungtaw, placed to Cedipyin village. Now, mental organisations operating Buthidaung and Yathedaung for displaced people to be able in Rakhine State to have a mem- Townships in Rakhine State. to return to their original loca- orandum of understanding with The statement described tions, security outposts were respective Union ministries and that atrocious killings over ci- deployed in strong positions, approval from the Rakhine vilians in Kainggyi, Mro ethnic in the villages—Chook Pyin, State Coordination Committee Women’s vocational training village, in Maungtaw Township Padaukmyaing, Pyin Shay and and the Rakhine State Cabinet. (South) in Rakhine State who Pauk Pin Yin. So as to be free And, finally the operation permit courses planned in Maungtaw are working on farms. Other from fear of losing their resi- will be granted under the super- weapons were regarded to be dences and farming lands on vision of Rakhine State Cabinet. The Department of Education Training School said that there terrorist attacks. account of intruders, Tatmadaw It has been mentioned in and Training of the Ministry are currently 50 women taking The statement also an- forces, border guard police and the notification of the Rakhine of Border Affairs will conduct courses in tailoring, food pro- nounces the opening of a new Myanmar police forces have State Cabinet that the tasks of women’s vocational courses at cessing and cooking. Maungtaw security outpost at Kainggyi been stationed more than ever. having certificates of scrutiny Women’s Vocational Training Township’s Women’s Vocational village starting from 5 August In case of peculiar news and of citizens made in effective and School in Maungtaw Town- Training School was opened in and increased border guard. information in these areas, pub- prompt way, in accord with 1982 ship, Rakhine State. Daw Nilar 2000. The school offers 14-week Due to anxieties and lic-combined security system Citizenship Law, will be submit- Kyi, the principal of Maungtaw courses on a trimester basis. fears over surprise armed must be operated by informing ted to the Union Government. Township’s Women’s Vocational — A One Soe/ Myo Thu Hein attack towards security forc- security forces promptly. —Myanmar News Agency 10 august 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3

State Counsellor receives Chairman of the APRC

State Counsellor and Union 10:00 am on 9 August 2017. Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw During the meeting, they Aung San Suu Kyi received a exchanged views on activities delegation headed by Dr. Surak- of the APRC and feasibility of iart Sathirathai, Chairman of the cooperation between Myanmar Asian Peace and Reconciliation and the APRC on the matters Council (APRC) and former Dep- of ongoing peace process in uty Prime Minister and Minister Myanmar and resolving issues of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, at in Rakhine State.—Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the meeting with Union ministers in Nay Pyi Taw over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at News Agency security situation in Rakhine State. Photo: MNA

State Counsellor, Union Ministers hold talks on security in Rakhine State

State Counsellor Daw Aung San ter U Min Thu, Acting Police tion process and prospects for Suu Kyi held a meeting with Un- Chief Police Brig-Gen Aung Win solving the issue, providing hu- ion Ministers in Nay Pyi Taw Oo, Rakhine State Minister for manitarian aid to the people and yesterday on the security situ- Security and Border Affairs Col challenges for socio-economic ation in Rakhine State. Phone Tint, Rakhine State So- efforts in the state, cooperation The meeting was attended cial Affairs Minister Dr Chan with Bangladesh and coopera- by Union Ministers Lt-Gen Kyaw Thar and departmental heads. tion with UN agencies and in- Swe, Lt-Gen Sein Win, Lt-Gen The meeting focused on ternational communities. The Ye Aung, U Kyaw Tint Swe, U plans for security and controlling meeting came to an end with Thein Swe and Dr Win Myat violent attacks in the state, chal- concluding remarks by State Aye, National Security Advisor lenges encountered in scruti- Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu U Thaung Tun, Deputy Minis- nizing for citizenship verifica- Kyi.— Myanmar News Agency

UNESCO’s Legal Advisor discusses cultural property

Thura U Aung Ko, Union Min- cussed about the UNESCO efforts and public awareness ister for Religious Affairs and Convention on the Means of needed to face those challeng- Culture, met Mr. Etienne Clem- Prohibiting and Preventing es. ent the International Legal Ad- the Illicit Import, Export and They also discussed visor of UNESCO in Nay Pyi Transfer of Ownership of Cul- planes to make Bagan a UN- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with Chairman of Taw yesterday. tural Property, which Myanmar ESCO World Heritage site. the APRC in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Photo: MNA At the meeting, they dis- signed in 2013 and the legal —Myanmar News Agency

Forum on Myanmar’s Democratic Transition on August 11-13

A three-day “Forum on Myan- venue for the ‘Forum’ is the My- on Myanmar will join the intense largest review exercise on My- of authoritarian rule. In the pro- mar’s Democratic Transition’ in anmar International Convention deliberations at the Forum. anmar’s democratic process so cess, it faces many challenges Nay Pyi Taw will bring together Centre-2. Six plenary sessions bring- far,” said U Myint Kyaw, depu- like the one of establishing dem- more than thirty speakers from Several ministers and law- ing together more than thirty ty permanent secretary of the ocratic federalism to ensure in- the country and abroad on Au- makers, leaders of civil society speakers will be followed by as Ministry of Information, who is clusive future for the nation’s gust 11-13 ,2017 in an exercise to groups, media practitioners, busi- many ‘winding-up’ interactive heading the organizational effort many ethnic minorities, many review the progress towards de- ness leaders and veteran civil sessions that will seek out views for the ‘Forum’. of whom have challenged the mocracy in Myanmar, the chal- servants and representatives from a cross section of more “We are making detailed Union government with force lenges faced and the roadmap from Myanmar military will be than 450 participants that would arrangements for three days of of arms for decades. The Fo- for the future. joined by a number of internation- include special observers from intense deliberations that would rum will inevitably focus on the Organised by the Ministry of al participants that includes In- foreign governments and global be conducted in a free and frank ceasefires and the peace-mak- Information with support from a donesian Lt General (retd) Agus bodies who support Myanmar’s atmosphere.” ing processes they seek to her- host of global and local partners, Widjojo, former Vice Chairman of transition to democracy. At a time when the world is ald and two full sessions will be the conference will be opened the Indonesia and Tentara Na- The Forum is seen as both drifting towards intolerant right- devoted to the issues involved. by State Counsellor Daw Aung sional Indonesia’s (TNI) Chief of a stock taking exercise in Myan- wing sectarian regimes and even One session will focus on the San Suu Kyi. After her inaugural Territorial Affairs and, one of its mar’s transition to democracy established democracies are transition from a command speech, Union Minister for Infor- leading intellectuals. as to identify the hurdles that showing signs of erosion of the economy to a market economy, mation Dr Pe Myint will lay bare Ambassadors from India, confront the complex process spirit of democracy, Myanmar is an important economic corollary the context in which the “Forum” Norway and Singapore and other and chart out a roadmap for the struggling hard to emerge into to the political transition from is being organized, its objectives diplomats, UN functionaries and future. a functional democracy, leaving authoritarian rule to democracy. and what it seeks to achieve. The leading academics specializing “The Forum will be the behind more than five decades —GNLM 10 august 2017 4 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar Calves delight www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

Acting Chief Editor visitors to Winga Baw Aye Min Soe, [email protected] [email protected] Elephant Camp

Expatriate Consultant Editor A series of elephant calf births were used to haul heavy logs Mark Angeles, markrangeles@gmail .com at Bago’s Winga Baw Elephant out of the jungle. The current Conservation Camp near government suspended timber Senior editorial consultant the 39-mile post on the Yan- extraction at the camp and con- Kyaw Myaing gon-Mandalay Highway have verted it into a resort. Senior Translators attracted a greater number of Only eight elephants lived Khin Maung Oo, visitors recently, according to a at the camp when it started. [email protected] Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader), report in the City News Daily There are now 14 elephants. Zaw Min, [email protected] yesterday. Visitors to the camp learn The camp used to be part about the animals and interact International News Editor Ye Htut Tin, of the state-run Myanma Tim- with them, riding and feeding Mahouts seen cleaning elephants at the Winga Baw Elephant Camp near [email protected] ber Enterprise and elephants them.— GNLM Yangon-Mandalay Highway. Photo: Thwe Thwe Tun

Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor), [email protected] Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected] Reforestation activities increase in Bago Yoma

Translators The Forestry Department is “Our forestry department Khaing Thanda Lwin, coupling a 10-year suspension is conducting the reforestation [email protected] Hay Mar Tin Win, of logging in the Bago Yoma activities in day time and is [email protected] forest with a reforestation for protecting the forest at Ei Myat Mon clear-cut areas, said U Kyaw night.” Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin Hsan Moe, a staff officer of the Currently, the Forestry Sandar Soe Forestry Department in Ye- Department has already cul- Kyaw Zin Tun dashe Township. tivated 1,809 acres of teak in Reporters “Bago Yoma forest area is the Bago Yoma forest reserve, May Thet Hnin, vast, therefore, we want people 300 acres in the Saiya forest [email protected] to cooperate with us in protec- reserve and 4,200 acres in the Tun Aung Kyaw, [email protected] Officials from the Forestry Department conducting the reforestation tion of the forest resources,” Kyaukmahsin forest reserve. acitivities in the Bago Yoma. Photo: Ko Lwin he said. — Ko Lwin (Hswar) Photographer Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar

Computer Team Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Over 5,000 villages to have Poached timber Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin access to electricity confiscated in Mon State

Editorial Section (+95) (01)8604529, With support in the form of will target villages which are Law enforcement officials hicle as it was traveling from Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 a US$310 million World Bank within two-miles of existing confiscated eight tons of illegal Mandalay to Mawlamyine. Circulation & Distribution loan 5,080 new villages will be powerlines. lumber discovered aboard a Two men, driver Kyaw Nan San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, provided access to electricity in The second phase of 12-wheel truck near Mokpalin Aung, 33, and passenger Thet Ko Hotline - 09 974424114 the first phase of an electrical the national grid extension Village, Kyaikto Towship, Mon Ko, 19, were arrested. The po- Advertising & marketing grid expansion project under- project will upgrade existing State on 8 August. lice have filed a lawsuit against ( +95) (01) 8604530, way this year, according to a powerlines and subpower Local police officers and them under section 6 (1) of the Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] recent announcement of the stations in order to increase Forestry Department officials Public Property Protection Act. [email protected] State Counsellor’s Office. grid capacity enough for an stopped and searched the ve- —Ye Khaung Oo As of June 2017, 4.19 mil- additional 7.5 million house-

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The Myanmar Dairy Products standards for raw materials Manufacturers’ Association used in manufacturing of milk and the Myanmar government are required for production are attempting to establish of healthy dairy products to standards for milk products in meet international standards. order to promote its domestic The Livestock Breeding and dairy industry, according to a Veterinary Department is set- City News report, yesterday. ting standard for milk. Currently, Myanmar Once the standards are imports milk products from announced, domestic produc- Malaysia, Singapore, United ers will need to manufacture Kingdom, New Zealand, the the dairy products in line with th Traders evaluate jade stone at the 54 Myanmar Gems Emporium in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA Philippines, the Netherlands, the criteria. Australia, Ireland, Poland, In- Those dairy products will th donesia, Germany and Thai- be placed in the market only 54 Myanmar Gems Emporium land. after obtaining approval from From 16 to 22 July, about Food and Drug Administra- 409 tons of condensed milk tion (FDA). continued for the eighth day and 70 tons of the milk pow- Myanmar Dairy Prod- der were imported through ucts Manufacturers’ Associ- The eighth day of the Myanmar jade logs displayed in the Jade won tenders for jade and jewelry sea routes, according to the ation will send 20 members Gems Emporium was held in Hall. At yesterday emporium, lots on Tuesday were announced Commerce Ministry. Dairy to Thailand to attend dairy Maniyadana Jade Hall in Nay jade lot numbers 3,301 to 4,400 yesterday. Floor prices are set at products are also flowing into production course this month Pyi Taw yesterday. were sold and jade lot numbers euro 500 for a jewelry lot, above the country via Thailand-My- and members of this associa- The jewelers from local and 4,401 to 5,500 and 5,501 to 6,561 Euro4,000 for raw jade stone lots anmar land ports of entry. tion in the regions and states abroad submitted open tender will be sold in the coming days and Euro1,000 for a finished jade Systematic laboratory are already informed this after they observed jewelry and of the emporium. Those who lot. — Myanmar News Agency tests and microbiological course.—GNLM

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UNHCR chief meets naTional Norway returns Buddha Statue to Protect national Myanmar’s National Waso robe offering villagers in Maungtaw national Cultural Heritage ceremony held in Nay Gov’t to speed up Page-6 Pyi Taw May Thet Hnin Myanmar as well as Myanmar funds, with investments worth water management Page-3 THe United Nations High Com- page-3 missioner for Refugees Mr. Fil- ippo Grandi met with villagers in Maungtaw Township yester- parliament day, observing the situations in Pyidaungsu Hluttaw villages. hears estimates vs. actual At the meeting with villag- tax collection figures working in Singapore,” said U US$1.05 billion this financial ers at the primary school in Aung page-2 national Zeya Village, Mr Filippo pledged State Counsellor receives to assist in issues to which the parliament UN High Commissioner and World Bank’s UNHCR can contribute, inviting Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s naTional Country Director the voices of the local people. Central Committee for Page-3 Local people spoke of the Development Programme State Counsellor receives challenges they face making a discusses development Norwegian FM livelihood for themselves and fund Page-3 Singapore and Myanmar are Aung Naing Oo. “This also in- year. national their families in Maungtaw. page-2 New areas of the Secretariat Following the meeting, the open on 70th Martyrs’ Day UNHCR chief visited Kyikan- Page-2 pyin (West) Village and met with national villagers. Thailand delays new The UN delegation left labour law after exodus Migrant workers are welcomed by volunteers as they arrive in Kawthoung on the Thai-Myanmar border. Photo: KYaw soe (Kawthoung) Maungtaw for Yangon in the af- Mr. Filippo Grandi. the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, centre, with hands folded, meets with villagers page-3 negotiating terms for a trade cludes investment promotion. “Eleven countries have ternoon. See page-9 in Maungtaw Township yesterday. photo: mna State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the media at a press conference yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. PhoTo: aung shine oo local news Myanmar, Thailand negotiate Ayeyawady region gov’t naTional National Security Advisor visits Dhaka seeking micro-grid UNHCR chief renews call local news investment for solutions in Kachin, Myanmar rice to be At the invitation of Mr. Abul Siddique, Defence and Security and cooperation between Myan- page-4 to solve migrantRakhine states labour issue exported to Philippines Hluttaw mulls change to law Page-4 deal, called the Promotion and Another issue is protecting in- entered into Promotion and Hassan Mahmood Ali, the Min- Advisor to the Prime Minister, mar and Bangladesh; expedit- Page-3 ister of Foreign Affairs of Bang- and Lt.-Gen. Chowdhury Hasan ing the signing of the proposed ladesh, National Security Advi- Sarwardy, Commandant of the memorandum of understanding local news In an attempt to solve the grow- Immigration and Population U seeking employment through force after the decree sparked sor to the Union Government of National Defence College, on at a mutually convenient time; Fees for foreigners at ing problem of undocumented Thein Swe at a news conference brokers and they should seek panic and prompted more than loCal news Myanmar U Thaung Tun vis- separate occasions.seenand further as strengthening violating of travel destinations may freeMyanmar speech migrant workers in in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. job opportunities with official 60,000 foreign workers to flee ited Dhaka, Bangladesh from In his meetings, the Na- bilateral cooperation in the fight lower hotel occupancy Thailand who are returning to The numberNational of migrant encephalitis agencies and should go the from the country, many of them their homeland out of fear of workers who returned to My- neighbouring country only when from Myanmar, Laos and Cam- Sunday until yesterday. During tional Security Advisor apprised against terrorism and narcotic in Mandalay immunisation effort a new labour decree, the two anmar reached 34,069 as of they get an official letter offering bodia. his stay, he called on H.e. Ms. the Bangladeshi sideP ar ofLIAM mattersent drugs. is considering States and the epage-4uropean Union Daw aung San Suu Kyi said at Daw aung San Suu Kyi launched countries are negotiating on yesterday morning, according a job,” said the Union Minister. The new decree would have Protection of Investment Agree- vestors’ in both countries from Protection of Investment Agree- Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister pertaining to Myanmar’samendments efforts to a lawThe that Minister hu- ofhave Foreign raised concern that de- a news conference, referring to did not say what changes were Page-4 issuing official documents to to the ministry. The influx has Earlier this week, Thai- imposed heavy fines on employ- the Yangon of Bangladesh, and met with for peace, reconciliation and Affairs, the Minister of Home man rights monitors say vio- spite myanmar electing its first a broadly worded clause ofworkers, the planned, but the talks but aremyanmar still overtaxed officials social agencies and land’s junta delayed full enforce- ers and employees who do not Yangon’s economy – the Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, economic development;lates free and speech Affairs and hasand been the Defence civilian and government national in about telecommunications law that have indicated that the law may Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister ongoing and incomplete, said border crossings, officials said. ment of a new labour law aimed have work permits, a senior strength of the nation the Minister of Foreign Affairs, promotion of relations with Security Advisor to the Prime Two killed, one of Bangladesh, right, meets with U used to jail journalists and activ- half a century, its media face prohibits use of the telecomsUnion Ministerbe changed for toLabour, enable judges“Workers to shouldloCal avoid business at regulating the foreign work- official said. See page-10 Page-6 H.e. Mr Asaduzzaman Khan, all countries, particularly its Minister of Bangladesh also abducted in two cases in Thaung Tun, Myanmar’s National ists, State Counsellor Daw aung increasing curbs. network to “extort, threaten, release on bail those charged Myanmar businessmen Minister of Home Affairs, Ma- neighbours. He also touched expressed their views Buthidaung Township Security Advisor. photo: mna San Suu Kyi said yesterday. “about 66(d), the legisla- obstruct, defame, disturb, in- under the law, diplomats have propose Muse FX j.-Gen. (Ret) Tarique Ahmed on promoting ties of friendship See page-9 page-9 Following a recent spate of ture is considering amend- appropriately influence or in- told reuters. exchange for China trade ment, that would govern invest- government-imposed work ments with Myanmar include arrests of reporters, the United ments to that particular law,” timidate”. See page-6 Page-5 ments and labour exchnages stoppages or confiscations. China, India, Laos, Thailand, between the two nations, said The main objective is to ensure Viet Nam, Kuwait, Israel and U Aung Naing Oo, the direc- smooth, free and safe invest- Japan,” said, U Aung Naing tor-general of Directorate of ments.” Oo. In addition, Myanmar is Investment and Companies The next meeting between preparing similar agreements Administration(DICA). the nations’ trade representa- with Hong Kong and several “This agreement aims to tives is scheduled in October. European nations.” “Myanmar minimize investment barriers, The two nations intend to has already held five meetings facilitate the investment and reach a deal by the end of the with European Union for this Market Place by City Mart City Mart (Junction Square) create more opportunity for Sin- year. Singapore is Myanmar’s and inter-ministerial meetings (6.5 Mile) City Mart (Junction Maw Tin) gaporean expatriate workers in largest source of investment are going on,”, he said. Market Place by City Mart City Mart (Sule Square) (Damasidi Road) City Mart (Star City - Thanlyin) City Mart (Aung San Stadium) City Mart (Waizayandar) City Mart (47th street) City Mart (Hledan) Tamarind exports earn US$130,900 in one week City Mart (Yankin) City Mart (Myanmar Plaza) City Mart (China Town) Ocean North Point (9 mile) City Mart (Myay Ni Gone) Ocean Shwegonedine Myanmar exported 440 tons ladesh and Viet Nam through City Mart (FMI) of tamarind between 23 and 29 sea routes. Export volume in- July, with an estimated value of creased by 24 tons compared US$130,920. This includes 224 to previous week, according tons of tamarind were exported to the Commerce Ministry. to Thailand, Pakistan, Bang- —GNLM 10 august 2017 6 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Myanmar Gazette Head of service organisation appointed

The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has appointed Dr Thein Kyaw, Director (Treatment) Department of Traditional Medicine under the Ministry of Health and Sports as Rector of University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay, on probation from the date he assumes charge of his duties. Nearly 20 million methamphetamine pills seized in Tachilek Vice President U Myint Swe addresses the second work coordination meeting of the State-level Central Committee on Management of Natural Resources in Coastal Areas held in Nay Pyi Taw Local anti-drug squad have er house in the same village and yesterday. Photo: MNA (news on page-1) seized more than 19 million seized 1.55 millions of metham- methamphetamine tablets, 9.1 phetamine pills, 3.5 kilos of ice kilos heroin, more than 600,000 crystals, 1.5 kilo of raw opium, ecstasy pills and others drugs, materials used in producing the arresting four suspects believed drug, one vehicle, one arm and Wood-based fuel makes up 81% of to be involved in the drug traf- its 60 bullets, about 1.373 kilos of ficking. gold, 1.8 million of Thai baht and The combined team com- 10,000 Chinese yun. fuel consumption in Myanmar prising members of the Tatmad- The team also seized 1.054 aw and local anti-drug squad, millions of methamphetamine Majority of Myanmar people environmental conservation and Acquisition of clean drinking acting on a tip-off, raided a house pills, 199 kilos of ice crystals, are using wood-based fuel in- pollution and cause health haz- water is 69.5% with building fly- in Kyase Village in Tachilek on 9.1 kilos of heroin blocks, 0.5 cluding firewood, charcoal and ards to the people due to poor free-latrines reaching 74.3%, it 8th August and discovered 16.466 kilo of Ketamine white powder, fuel bars for cooking, according ventilation at homes, said the was learnt. But, in assessing in millions of methamphetamine equipment used for producing to a survey. survey based on the 2017 census respective regions, construction pills, 615,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine pills and two “The country’s wood-based taken the Ministry of Labour, materials used in building are other drugs, precursors used in vehicles. fuel consumption for cooking has Immigration and Population. found to have a great difference producing drugs and one point The total seized drugs reached more than 81 per cent The survey also disclosed between districts, Regions and 22 arm. are worth more than 64 billion of the total fuel consumption of that most of the families own States. The team also raided anoth- kyats.—GNLM the country,” said the survey re- their dwelling abodes, acquiring Most of the houses need leased yesterday. sources of clean drinking water maintenance as they were built The high consumption of and building latrines free from of bamboo and thatches.— wood-based fuel can effect the flies. GNLM Dried beef seized on Mandalay-Muse highway

The Yaypu Joint Investigation ment officials discovered five Force confiscated two vehi- additional illegal transport cle-loads of dried beef in Shan cases moving suspected con- State on 8 August after they traband worth approximately determined the drivers lacked Ks35 million. appropriate legal documents Yaypu and Mayanchaung for the goods. investigation stations were The vehicles were reopened on 1 March, 2017 to transporting approximately interdict illegal goods along the about Ks20 million worth of Yangon-Myawady and Manda- meat. lay-Muse Pyidaungsu roads. On 8 August, law enforce- —GNLM

Tourists visit Popa region even during monsoon

Tourists are visiting the Popa val is also celebrated there in region in Kyaukpadaung Town- June, when pilgrims tradition- ship, Mandalay Region as usual ally climb the 777 stairs along even as monsoon rains sweep the mountainside to the peak. Majority of Myanmar people use wood-base fuel for cooking. Photo: Aye Min Soe across the nation, according to About 3,000 people are traveling a report in the Myawady Daily to the Popa region on a monthly yesterday. basis by car or with a pilgrim The Popa region is asso- transport service during the Poached lumber seized in Madaya Township ciated the festival of Aba Aung rainy season. Last year, around Min Khaung in September, 100,000 people visited the Popa La w enforcement officials daya Township, Pyin Oo Lwin ongoing to arrest the owner of which commemorates the region, according to the Popa seized 5.1 tons of illegal lumber District in Mandalay Region the seized timber.—Soe Kyaw namesake Buddhist saint. The mountain board of trustees.— near Ayeyawady River in Mat- yesterday. An investigation is Thu Htwe (Madaya) Mount Popa Nat Spirit Festi- GNLM 10 august 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 7

Japan on alert after report of N US continues to fly Ospreys despite Korea's nuke-tipped missile threat Japan's request for halt

TOKYO—The Japanese government was on high TOKYO — The US Marine country, Suga said. alert on Wednesday af- Corps is continuing to fly An MV-22 Osprey ter an overnight news Osprey aircraft in Japan crashed off Australia on report that North Korea despite Tokyo's request Saturday, leaving three can now arm its missiles for a halt following a fa- US Marines dead. The with miniaturized nuclear tal crash off Australia last crashed plane was one of warheads. week, Japanese Defence the Ospreys deployed at Threats posed by Ministry sources said on the Futenma base in Ja- North Korea "have Wednesday. pan's southernmost island reached the level at which Two Ospreys left US prefecture of Okinawa, we have to remain vigilant Marine Corps Air Station which hosts the bulk of about and properly mon- Futenma in Okinawa on US forces in the country. itor whether it already Tuesday and returned In addition to the cen- possesses (such a war- there later in the day, ac- tral government's request head) or will soon do so," cording to the sources. made by Defence Minis- Defence Minister Itsunori The US military flew try Itsunori Onodera, Onodera told reporters. the tilt-rotor aircraft for the Okinawa prefectural Japan's newest white a second straight day, ig- government on Tuesday paper on defence, pub- noring Tokyo's request lodged a protest with the lished Tuesday, referred made amid growing safety US forces over continued to the possibility that concerns. Chief Cabinet flights of the aircraft. North Korea has already Secretary Yoshihide Suga But Lt Gen Lawrence Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga takes questions during a press briefing in succeeded in miniatur- on Wednesday corrected Nicholson, the top com- Tokyo on 9 August, 2017. Photo: Kyodo News izing a nuclear warhead his earlier explanation re- mander, saw no need to given that the country a missile, citing a confi- ter Pyongyang with "fire States. Within hours of garding the government's suspend their operation, has already conducted dential US assessment. and fury" if the country Trump's countenance, request to the United saying, "Ospreys are flying five nuclear tests. The report follows North further endangers the North Korea said it is States over the Osprey around the world," accord- "Just as the white Korea's launches of two United States. Suga, Ja- examining a plan to at- flights. ing to Okinawa Deputy paper says, there is no intercontinental ballis- pan's top government tack areas around the US The top government Governor Moritake To- question (North Korea's tic missiles last month. spokesman, reiterated Pacific territory of Guam spokesman had said Tues- mikawa. nuclear and missile pro- At a news conference on Tokyo's appreciation for with a ballistic missile. day that Japan made the On Tuesday, Gover- grams) have presented Wednesday, Chief Cabi- the Trump administra- Onodera declined demand with the proviso nor Takeshi Onaga also a new threat," the new net Secretary Yoshihide tion's assertion that all to comment, other than of "excluding (Osprey called for a withdrawal minister also said. Suga said Tokyo contin- options, including military saying that North Ko- flights) required in terms of Ospreys stationed in The Washington Post ues to gather and analyze action, are "on the table" rea may have respond- of (the US military's) op- the prefecture during his reported Tuesday that information "with grave in tackling North Korea. ed to the deterrent role erations." But in fact, the meeting with Tetsuma Pyongyang has success- concerns." In response to He said Japan will played by a US air base government did not set Esaki, newly appointed fully produced a minia- the Washington Post arti- seek to strengthen bi- on Guam where strate- any conditions and wants minister in charge of is- turized nuclear warhead cle, US President Donald lateral security arrange- gic bombers are deployed. a total suspension of Os- sues related to Okinawa. that can be deployed via Trump said he will coun- ments with the United —Kyodo News prey operations in the —Kyodo News

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MUMBAI — More for reservations in jobs tic product, reflecting a urban trains. CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE than 200,000 protesters and education. growing divide between It was the conclud- MV Anan Bhum VOY. NO ( ) poured into India's finan- "Farming is no the countryside and in- ing protest of a series Consignees of cargo carried on MV Anan cial capital on Wednes- longer profitable and creasingly well-off cities. of 57 marches last year Bhum VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the day, disrupting traffic jobs are not available," Young people and across the surrounding vessel will be arriving on 10.8.2017and cargo will be and straining the railway said one protester, senior citizens of west- western state of Ma- discharged into the premises of m.i.p where it will lie network, to press their Pradip Munde, a farm- ern India's Maratha harashtra, organised at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the demands for reserved er from Osmanabad, a community waved saf- by the state's Maratha byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. quotas in government town more than 400 km fron flags in a protest community to press its Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am jobs and college places (250 miles) southeast of police said was free of demands. to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now for students. Mumbai. "Reservation incidents of violence, The city's famed declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Rising unemploy- can ensure us better with more than 10,000 po- dabbawalas, who deliver from the Vessel. ment and falling farm education and jobs." licemen on guard amid packed lunches to hun- No claims against this vessel will be admitted after incomes are driving Two-thirds of India's an estimated turnout of dreds working in offices farming communities population of 1.3 billion 200,000 demonstrators. across Mumbai, sus- the Claims Day. across India, from the depend on farming for Traffic came to a pended operations for SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT state of Haryana in the their livelihood, but the halt in many parts of the the day, as did schools MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY north to Gujarat in the sector makes up just 14 business district, while in the affected area. AGENT FOR: M/S New Golden Sea Lines Phone No: 2301185 west, to redouble calls per cent of gross domes- protesters jammed sub- —Reuters 10 august 2017 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar Emergence of Human Resources

Khin Maung Oo through loans from various funding conferred with government-acknowl- less-qualified in teaching, producing sources, but it will be in vain without edged diplomas. As for students who less and less qualified technicians. Now Skills, intellect and technology are of the mastery of technical knowledge and passed BEHS exams but did not get the we can see the current government vital importance in building up a nation. know-how. Accordingly, every country required marks to join the Institutes of reforming these dilapidated schools, Especially, we need more and more has to exert concerted efforts to develop Technology, they could attend THSs. performing national development and skilled technicians and professionals technical know-how and scientific Successful candidates who passed THS social progress for all citizens as a in building up our nation into a modern knowledge. exams with excellent marks were eligi- priority. The seminar on technology and and developed country. Currently, we Once in the past, Myanmar can be ble to proceed to learn at Institutes of vocational training held in Nay Pyi Taw are still relying upon other countries said to have produced qualified techni- Technology in respective disciplines. last month paved the way for national regarding industrial products due cians and technological experts. Techni- Diploma and degree holders who development. The State Counsellor to lack of sufficient technology and cal knowledge was taught systematical- completed their learning at THSs and stressed the importance of vocational knowledge about building factories and ly at the technical high schools (THSs). Institutes of Technology were ready training, giving instructions to study the running them. Though the country is Among them, Bahan (Natmauk) and to be employed at work-sites. Just vocational training systems of the ad- rich in minerals and natural resources, Insein THSs were known to be in the after completion of their studies, they vanced countries of the world and to use inability to turn those raw materials elite category. Technical high schools managed to serve as petty engineering the systems which were suitable for the into value-added products is actually be- were opened in other townships as well. officers across the nation. They can be country. Now is the time for us to exert cause of scarcity of technological know- Those who passed the basic education said to have been well qualified in their our concerted efforts for successful im- how and dearth of capital. Capital to be middle school exams with science com- respective occupations. Yet, with chang- plementation of the State Counsellor’s invested for industries can be acquired bination were eligible to join THS, being ing times, the said schools became instructions! Present Situation of Foreign Direct Investment entering Myanmar and its future potential

By Khin Zar Li to securing the long-enduring develop- peace and stability and economic devel- Policy changes regarding the ment in economy. Since the government opment of the country. taxation to promote the trade, relaxa- Myanmar is strategically located on understands that the important driving The State has created the conven- tion of the trade barriers, facilitating the trading route between developing force for the development of the coun- ient opportunities for the investors and the trading and educative campaign for Asian countries and two economic super try is responsible investment, the firm enacted the Myanmar Investment Law trade were made. The last financial year powers. Moreover Myanmar also is the determinations are laid to encourage in October 2016. The prominent section of the previous government 2015-16 FDI center point to bring about the better the investments which are supposed to in the law is the provision of the right of amounting to US$9.48 billion entered the and more convenient transportation of be constructive to the economic develop- the investors to complain if there is any country, however in 2016-17 only US$ 6.4 goods in Asia. The presence of sufficient ment of the country and its people. breach of the provisions that protect the billion entered. 1st four months of 2017- amount of working-age human resourc- In promoting the trade and in- investors. Basing on the type of invest- 18 FY sees the US$ 3.1 billion that is 50% es and abundant natural resources in vestment the peace and tranquility of ment and locations, the rules and regu- of the total FDI of last FY. Myanmar are the advantages for inves- the country is sine que non. To acquire lations were ratified on 31 March 2017. see page 9 tors who want to invest in Myanmar. the long-lasting peace, the political The economic sectors in which dialogues were made and furthermore Diagram showing Permitted FDI works as of July 21, 2017-2018 FY international investors have mostly basing on the result of political dialogue Industrial Secter invested are oil and gas, electricity peace talks are held between govern- Housing Sector 25.22 % supply, information and communication, ment, military, political parties and 35.31 % Transprotation and 3.57 % manufacturing and real estate sectors, armed ethnic groups with the target to Communication all of which are supposed to be potential found a democratic federal union. 0.51 % Animal Husbandry and Fishery Sector nd field for gaining more market shares. 2 Union Peace Conference 21st 0.18 % 29.64 % Industrial Zone Sector 0.45 % Apart from the above-mentioned eco- Century Panglong was held on 29 May Agricultural Sector nomic sectors there remain many other 2017 and the conference could agree on 5.13 % Hotel and Tourism Sector potential sectors in Myanmar. the 37 points out of the discussed points. The sound relationship between The government and all the stake Others FDI and economic development leads holders have to implement together the Pie Diagram shows the amount of investment in the Myanmar’s regions and states.

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2016-2017 2017-2018 Bar Graph 1 compares the amount of investment in the different sectors in Myanmar from Bar Graph 2 shows the amount of investmentColumn1 in Column2 the different sectors in Myanmar as of 21 June (2016-2017 fiscal year) to June (2017-2018) financial year). July (2017-2018 financial year). 10 august 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 9 Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin attends 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Ministerial Meetings

Minister of State for Foreign Japan and European Union. He Affairs U Kyaw Tin headed the also attended the Gala Dinner Myanmar Delegation to attend hosted by the Secretary of For- the 50th ASEAN Foreign Minis- eign Affairs of the Republic of ters’ Meeting (AMM) and Relat- the Philippines. ed Ministerial Meetings held in At ASEAN-Australia Min- Manila, Philippines from 4 to 8 isterial Meeting, the Minister of August 2017. State co-chaired with the Hon- While in the Philippines, the ourable Ms. Julie Bishop, Minis- Minister of State for Foreign Af- ter of Foreign Affairs of Austral- fairs attended the Meeting of the ia. Myanmar is currently serving South East Asia Nuclear Weapon as the country coordinator for Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ) ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Re- Commission and Interface Meet- lations from 2015 to 2018. ing with the Representatives of On 7 August, the Minister of the ASEAN Intergovernmental State attended the 18th ASEAN Commission on Human Rights Plus Three Foreign Ministers’ (AICHR) on 4 August 2017. Meeting, the 7th East Asia Sum- On 5 August 2017, the Min- mit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets with H.E. Ms. Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia ister of State for Foreign Affairs Meeting, the Retreat and Ple- on 6 August 2017. Photo: MNA participated the Plenary and nary Sessions of 24th ASEAN Retreat Sessions of 50th ASE- Regional Forum (ARF) and the Meetings and related meetings, international issues including end of the meetings. The ASEAN AN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Launching Ceremony of the ARF the Minister of State also attend- the recent development in the Foreign Ministers also urged the (AMM) and gave an opening Annual Security Outlook 2017. ed the 10th Lower Mekong Initi- Korean Peninsula. Democratic People’s Republic address at the Launching Cer- On 8 August, the Minister of atives (LMI) Ministerial Meet- The 50th ASEAN Foreign of Korea to immediately comply emony of the ASEAN Institute State attended the Grand Cele- ing and the 10th Mekong-Japan Ministers’ Meeting and related with its obligations under all rel- for Peace and Reconciliation bration of the 50th Anniversary Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The Ministerial Meetings deliberat- evant U.N. Security Resolutions (AIPR) Publication: “Symposi- of ASEAN and Closing Ceremo- Minister of State chaired the 10th ed on the promotion of dialogue and expressed their readiness to um on Principles, Mechanisms ny of the 50th ASEAN Foreign Mekong-Ganga Cooperation relations with Dialogue Partners play a constructive role in con- and Practices of Peace and Rec- Ministers’ Meeting. The Min- (MGC) Ministerial Meeting. and discussed substantively on tribution to peace and stability onciliation Processes”. ister of State also paid a joint While in Manila, the Min- the recent developments in the in the Korean Peninsula. On 6 August, the Minister courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Rodrigo ister of State had the bilateral Korean Peninsula and the South The ASEAN Member States of State for Foreign Affairs at- Roa Duterte, President of the meetings with the Ministers China Sea, as well as the fight and the People’s Republic of Chi- tended a series of ASEAN Post Republic of the Philippines to- of Foreign Affairs of Australia, against terrorism and extrem- na adopted the framework of the Ministerial Conferences (PMC) gether with the ASEAN Foreign Sri Lanka, Turkey and United ism in the region. Code of Conduct in the South with Canada, Republic of Korea, Ministers. States and discussed on the pro- The Joint Communiqué of China Sea to start negotiations Australia, Russia, China, New On the sideline of the 50th motion of bilateral relations and the 50th ASEAN Foreign Minis- with China, it is learnt. Zealand, India, United States, ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ exchanged views on regional and ters’ Meeting was issued at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Present Situation of Foreign Direct Investment Entering Myanmar and its future potential froa m p ge 8 vestments from China makes and states with low foreign land. Regional chief minis- accepts the necessary forms up 26 per cent of the total investment flowing in. The ters are currently negotiating for investment on behalf of The USD 3.1 billion investment in Myanmar fol- regions and states with directly with government concerned ministries and was from investments by 95 lowed by Singapore and 1,312 working sub-committees departments and foreign departments and provides businesses from 20 countries businesses from 49 countries for investment are Yangon, investors to construct new support for losses. and has created job oppor- have entered Myanmar. Mandalay, Bago, Ayeyawady, industrial zones in their For economic devel- tunities for over 30,000 local Yangon Region is cur- Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Tanin- regions. opment in Myanmar, the residents. rently receiving the most for- thayi, Magway, Shan, Kayah, The Myanmar Invest- government is working on The five countries com- eign investment followed by Mon, Kayin and Kachin. Chin ment Commission (MIC) building a new market model mitting the most investment Mandalay, and Bago regions. and Rakhine states will form follows the World Bank to connect with the global in Myanmar in the current The regions and states with sub-committees later this Guidelines on the Treatment market. Foreign investment financial year are Singapore, no current foreign invest- year. of Foreign Direct Investment and technological support China, Netherlands, South ment are Taninthayi, Mag- The sub-committees to ensure a smooth process is urgently needed for this Korea and Hong Kong. way, Rakhine, Mon, Kayin, have the authority to ap- for domestic and foreign endeavor. The government The sectors they are Kachin, Kayah and Chin. prove capital investments investors. The new Myan- hopes that with the combined mainly investing in are indus- Sub-committees for up to USD 5 million (KS 600 mar Investment Law gives efforts of all its organisations try, construction, transporta- investment have been million) as well as approve equal rights to foreign and more foreign investment will tion and communication. In- formed on 7 July in regions tax exemptions and usage of domestic investors and MIC flow in the near future. Invitation to young writers for Sunday section The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can send their works to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon or by email to [email protected] with the following information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Real name and (if different) your penname,(3) Your level of education, (4) Name of your School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece is your original work and has not been submitted to any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New Light of Myanmar news office 10 August 2017 10 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar World Russia, Indonesia to boost Briefs US congresswoman confident Guam protected from N anti-terrorist cooperation Korea threat GUAM — The Congresswoman for the US Pacific territory of Guam on Wednesday said she was confident US forces could protect it from the “deeply troubling” North Korean nuclear threat. Madeleine Z Bordallo called on President Donald Trump to show “steady leadership” and work with the international com- munity to de-escalate tensions and stop North Korea advancing its weapons programme. “Guam remains safe, and I am confident in the ability of US defences to protect our island and allies in the region,” Bordallo said in a statement.—Reuters Japan agrees to assist “skytrain” project in Cambodia’s capital PHNOM PENH — Cambodia said Wednesday that Japan has agreed to conduct a feasibility study on a project for a light railway con- nection between Phnom Penh International Airport and the city centre, with a view to easing traffic congestion and improving services for foreign tourists. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said Prime Minister Hun Sen discussed the project Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. Photo: TASS during his meeting with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Mon- JAKARTA — Moscow and Ja- in the Middle East and North dollars,” the Russian foreign meeting, the parties had dis- day in Tokyo.— Kyodo News karta have agreed to increase Africa, despite certain pro- minister said. “The current cussed “military and technical contacts between their special gress in the Syrian settlement volume of our trade is near- issues of mutual interest.” “We North Korea releases service in the fight against the process and the fight against ing three billion dollars and are interested in supporting imprisoned Canadian Islamic State terror group (IS, terrorism,” Lavrov went on to I am sure that we will rap- Indonesia’s ability to counter outlawed in Russia), Russian say. “The threat that the ISIL idly move forward,” Lavrov any threats, today, we have pastor — KCNA Foreign Minister Sergey Lav- [the former name of the IS - added. talked a lot about the threat BEIJING — North Korea has re- rov said following his talks with TASS] is, has not vanished. Its According to him, during of terrorism, which we all have leased a Canadian pastor serving Indonesian top diplomat Retno members have been spreading the talks it was also confirmed been facing,” the Russian for- a life sentence there on human- Marsudi on Wednesday. all over the world, including that Russia “will provide fa- eign minister added. itarian grounds, the country’s “We confirmed that our the areas close to the Russian vourable conditions for Indo- Lavrov pointed out that official KCNA news agency said on countries have similar or close and Indonesian borders,” Lav- nesia’s exports, particularly there was a joint Russian-Indo- Wednesday. positions on the majority of rov said. as far as fish and other foods nesian commission on military “Rim Hyon Su, a Canadian global and regional issues,” “We have agreed that our are concerned.” “We have also cooperation. “It’s meeting took civilian, was released on sick bail Lavrov said. “Like Indonesia, special services will pay par- agreed that we will continue to place in Jakarta at the end of according to the decision of the we believe that any conflicts ticular attention to increas- ensure favourable conditions last year, and we see that the Central Court of the DPRK on 9 and crises should be resolved ing coordination in our joint for each other’s companies,” issues that were touched upon August, 2017, from the humani- in accordance with interna- efforts to fight this scourge,” the Russian top diplomat at the meeting have been un- tarian viewpoint,” it said, using the tional law and the United he stressed. “We will boost co- pointed out. “All these issues der active consideration,” he country’s official name, the Demo- Nations’ principles, through operation in this sphere both will be thoroughly discussed added. cratic People’s Republic of Korea. political dialogue, negotiations on bilateral level and on the at the 12th meeting of the inter- Indonesian Ambassador to Also known as Hyeon Soo and the search for compromis- Russia-ASEAN platform,” he governmental commission on Russia Wahid Supriyadi earlier Lim, who served at one of the larg- es, while foreign interference added. trade and economic coopera- told TASS that the two coun- est churches in Canada, he was is unacceptable,” the Russian “We have confirmed the tion, which we have agreed to tries were close to reaching sentenced to hard labour for life foreign minister pointed out. goal set by that our leaders, hold in Moscow in October,” contract concerning the deliv- in December 2015 for what North “In this regard, we are which is to increase the vol- he added. ery of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft Korea says was an attempt to concerned over the situation ume of trade to five billion Lavrov said that at the to Indonesia.—Tass overthrow the regime.—Reuters 10 august 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11

Tillerson: Trump’s tough talk aims to send message to North Korea

WASHINGTON — US Secretary United States, prompting the president, what the president of State Rex Tillerson played nuclear-armed nation to say it is doing is sending a strong down President Donald Trump’s was considering firing missiles message to North Korea in lan- incendiary warning to North Ko- at Guam. guage that Kim Jong Un would rea on Wednesday, saying he “I think what the president understand, because he doesn’t was just trying to send a strong was just reaffirming is that the seem to understand diplomatic message in language its leader United States has the capability language.” would understand. to fully defend itself from any The United States wanted Tillerson, speaking to re- attack, and our allies, and we to make clear it has the ability porters before landing in Guam, will do so,” Tillerson said. to defend itself and its allies, he a US-held Pacific island that The international commu- said, and “avoid any miscalcu- Pyongyang threatened to strike, nity had a “pretty good week” lation” by Pyongyang. US State Secretary Rex Tillerson. Photo: Reuters said he does not believe there is with respect to North Korea, he Just moments after Tiller- an imminent threat from North said, citing new UN sanctions son’s remarks were reported, powerful than ever before,” he Tillerson said he hoped in- Korea. and strong statements coming Trump hammered home his said. ternational pressure, including “I think Americans should out of a meeting of world leaders tough talk in a Twitter post about North Korea has made engagement of China and Rus- sleep well at night, have no con- in Asia. US nuclear weapons in what no secret of plans to develop sia, can persuade North Korea to cerns about this particular rhet- “In response to that, North looked like another warning to a nuclear-tipped missile able reconsider its nuclear ambitions oric of the last few days,” he said. Korea’s rhetoric is just ratch- North Korea. “My first order as to strike the United States and and begin diplomatic dialogue. Trump on Tuesday warned eted up, louder and louder and President was to renovate and has ignored international calls He said he never consid- North Korea it would face “fire more threatening,” Tillerson modernize our nuclear arsenal. to halt its nuclear and missile ered dropping his stop in Guam. and fury” if it threatens the told reporters. “So I think the It is now far stronger and more programmmes. —Reuters

Stop EU exit “catastrophe”, Tajikistan accuses Iran of involvement in says UK Brexit minister’s 1990s civil war-TV documentary ex-chief of staff DUSHANBE — Tajikistan on nancial support from Iran. tenced. He is serving 18 years Wednesday accused Iran of send- Ties between the two na- for murder, sabotage and illegal LONDON — Britain’s exit from office for nearly a year after the ing assassins and saboteurs into tions, both Persian-speaking arms possession, the documen- the European Union will be the June 2016 EU referendum. He the former Soviet republic in the and predominantly Muslim, have tary said. It identified all three as country’s biggest calamity since has since moved to work for a 1990s, when it was embroiled in a been strained since a leader of supporters of Abdukhalim Naz- World War Two, the former chief public relations firm. civil war against an Islamist-led a banned Tajik Islamist party arzoda, a former deputy defence of staff to Brexit minister David Late on Tuesday he tweet- rebel force. openly attended a conference in minister and rebel general. Davis said on Wednesday, call- ed: “Past time for sensible MPs In a documentary aired by Tehran in December 2015, which Nazarzoda was killed by se- ing for a new political movement (Members of Parliament) in all state television, three Tajiks con- angered Dushanbe. curity forces in September 2015 to oppose the divorce. parties to admit Brexit is a ca- fessed to a series of killings of Officials from the Iranian after a failed coup in which gun- The criticism from some- tastrophe, come together in new politicians and other prominent embassy in Dushanbe declined men loyal to him clashed with one who, until May, had a ring- party if need be, and reverse it.” figures inside Tajikistan and at- to comment on the documentary, government forces in battles that side seat for Britain’s exit prepa- Chapman previously tacks on a Russian military base which a Tajik interior ministry killed dozens of people. rations comes at a time when worked as an aide to then-fi- there, all between 1994 and 2000. spokesman said the ministry had It is unclear whether the Prime Minister Theresa May’s nance minister George Osborne The confessions mark the taken part in filming. trio — one of whom is serving Brexit strategy is the subject of and worked on his campaign for first time Iran has been publicly Repeated attempts by Reu- 18 years for murder, sabotage open political debate after an ‘Remain’ in the run up to the accused of involvement in Tajik- ters to contact spokesmen for the and illegal arms possession ill-judged snap election in June referendum. istan’s 1992-97 civil war. Iranian foreign ministry and the while the two others have yet to badly weakened her position. Before working for Os- The broadcaster, which Revolutionary Guard were not be sentenced — were involved in “It’s the biggest calamity borne, he was political editor serves as a mouthpiece for the successful. Nazarzoda’s failed coup. Tajik- for our country since WW2, I’m for the Daily Mail, an influential government, aired footage of Tajikistan has in the past istan, an impoverished nation of 9 afraid,” said James Chapman, right-leaning newspaper which them in handcuffs saying they staged show trials, and only one million people, is separated from who ran chief negotiator Davis’s supported Brexit. — Reuters had received training in and fi- of the three Tajiks has been sen- Iran by Afghanistan.— Reuters

Four Pakistani army personnel killed in suicide attack

ISLAMABAD — A suicide ing the region was fast becoming officials received information Khaqan Abbasi. “Each drop of over undeclared assets, a ruling bomber killed four Pakistani mil- a safe haven for multiple terrorist about the presence of terrorists blood of our heroes is a testament Sharif has decried as politically itary personnel in the troubled organizations. in the area,” the military said in a to the fact that we all are united motivated but opposition leaders northwest, near the border with An army patrol was conduct- statement. They were conducting as a nation to cleanse our be- say is a victory for the rule of law. Afghanistan, the army said on ing a search operation in Upper a search operation “when one of loved motherland from terrorist A security official who asked Wednesday. Dir on Tuesday night, near the the terrorists blew himself up”. elements,” the prime minister’s not to be identified told Reuters Pakistan began a military of- Malakand region where the Paki- An officer and three soldiers office said in a statement. Abbasi that security forces were drawn fensive against Islamic State-affil- stani Taliban had controlled large were killed in the attack, which took office after previous prime into a gun battle with two mili- iated fighters along the northern swaths of territory until a military drew immediate condemnation minister Nawaz Sharif was dis- tants when one of the men blew part of the border last month, say- operation in 2009. “The military from new Prime Minister Shahid qualified by the Supreme Court himself up.— Reuters 10 August 2017 12 advertisement The Global New Light Of Myanmar 10 August 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar World 13

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR N Korea says seriously considering miniSTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT plan to strike Guam — KCNA Invitation for Bids Date: 8th August, 2017 SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE SEOUL — North Korea IDA Credit No. : 5727-MM said on Wednesday it is Contract Title: Insulators and Related Fittings for National Electrification Project “carefully examining” Reference No. : C1-G5 plans for a missile strike 1. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has received financing from the on the US Pacific terri- World Bank toward the cost of the National Electrification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Insulators tory of Guam, just hours and Related Fittings for National Electrification Project. after US President Donald 2. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for supply of Insulators and Related Fittings to be delivered in Trump told the North that 2018 to multiple destinations in all Regions and States of Myanmar. Domestic any threat to the United preference with the margin of 15% will apply. The goods have been grouped into 4 lots and bidders may submit bid for any one or more lots. States would be met with 3. For quick reference, some of the key qualification requirements include : “fire and fury”. . The minimum average annual turnover (or annual sales volume) of the last three years shall be as follows: North Korea has made no secret of plans to devel- Amount op a nuclear-tipped missile Lot no. and description in USD able to strike the United (million) Lot 1 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for Bago States and has ignored 3.0 international calls to halt (W), Kachin, Chin, Sagaing. its nuclear and missile pro- Lot 2 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for for 3.0 Rakhine, Magway, Nay Pyi Taw, Bago (E) grammes. A passerby walks past a street monitor showing news of North Korea’s fresh threat in The strike plan would Tokyo, Japan on 9 August, 2017. Photo: Reuters Lot 3 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for 2.0 be put into practice at any Ayeyarwaddy, Mandalay moment once leader Kim major military bases on In another statement the army spokesman said. Lot 4 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for Shan (N) , Kayah, Shan(S), Shan(E), Kayin, Mon, 1.6 Jong Un makes a decision, Guam including the An- citing a different military The UN Security Yangon. a spokesman for the Kore- derson Air Force Base,” spokesman, North Korea Council unanimously im- an People’s Army (KPA) the spokesman said. also accused the United posed new sanctions on . The bidder should have past experience of having satisfactorily said in a statement carried The plan would be re- States of devising a “pre- North Korea on Saturday completed during the last 5 years at least two contracts for supply of similar goods, with the value of each such contract should be greater by the North’s state-run ported to the North’s Su- ventive war” and said any over its continued missile than the minimum amount shown in the table below. KCNA news agency. preme Command soon, the plans to execute this would tests. Trump ratcheted

“The KPA Strategic spokesman said, without be met with an “all-out war up the rhetoric against Amount Force is now carefully ex- citing a date. On Monday, wiping out all the strong- North Korea on Tuesday, Lot no. and description in USD (million) amining the operational two US B-1 bombers flew holds of enemies, including saying Pyongyang should Lot 1 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for Bago (W), plan for making an en- from Guam over the Kore- the US mainland.” not make any more threats 2.6 Kachin, Chin, Sagaing. veloping fire at the areas an Peninsula as a part of its The United States against the United States Lot 2 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for for around Guam with medi- “continuous bomber pres- should stop its “reckless in a meeting with reporters 2.3 Rakhine, Magway, Nay Pyi Taw, Bago(E) um-to-long-range strategic ence,” a US official said, military provocation” at the Trump National Golf Lot 3 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 in a sign of the strategic against North Korea to Club in Bedminster, New 1.7 Ayeyarwaddy, Mandalay in order to contain the US importance Guam holds. avoid any military action, Jersey.—Reuters

Lot 4 - Insulator and Related Fitting package for Shan (N) , 1.3 Kayah, Shan(S), Shan(E), Kayin, Mon, Yangon. Cambodia says Southeast Asian nations Other requirements are stated in Section III of the bidding documents. 4. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, unhappy over N Korea’s missile tests Works and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers [edition of January 2011 revised in July 2014] (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the PHNOM PENH — South- Trump warned on Tues- ing in Manila at the week- AN countries are not happy Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to the paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting for the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. east Asian countries are day that North Korea end and urged Southeast with the actions of North 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Project “not happy” with North would face “fire and fury” Asia to cut back on ties with Korea that still continue Manager, Project Management Office, Office No.(27), Ministry of Electricity Korea’s missile tests, if it threatened the United North Korea. to violate the United Na- and Energy, nep.pmo [email protected] and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 10:00 to 16:00 hours Myanmar time at the address given Cambodia’s foreign min- States, provoking a riposte In Phnom Penh, tions resolution,” he told below. ister said on Wednesday, that the North was examin- Cambodian Foreign Min- reporters, referring to the 6. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained free calling them a threat to ing a plan to fire missiles at ister Prak Sokhonn said Association of Southeast of charge by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below. The bidding documents will be issued regional security. the US-held Pacific island he called on the North to Asian Nations. through email only. The comments come of Guam. Trump’s warning soften its stance during a “It’s an insult to the In case of any difficulty in obtaining the bidding documents, interested parties may contact in writing: as tension grows between comes as US Secretary of meeting with its foreign international community Director General, Department of Electric Power Planning Washington and Pyong- State Rex Tillerson visits minister, Ri Yong Ho, in as a whole, and it’s a threat Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Office No.(27) City: Nay Pyi Taw yang. countries in Asia, where he Manila. “We sent a mes- to peace and stability of the Country: The Republic of the Union of Myanmar US President Donald attended a regional meet- sage to them that all ASE- region.”—Reuters Email: [email protected] 7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before September 22, 2017, 10:00 hours (10:00 am) Myanmar time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the Heat wave grips Tokyo, other eastern Japan areas presence of the bidders’ designated representatives at the address below on September 22 ,2017, 10:00 hours (10:00 am) Myanmar time. TOKYO — Temperatures was followed by a warm be prepared for high tem- central Tokyo. 8. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as stated in ITB 19.1. soared along the Pacific air mass. peratures. The agency forecast 9. The address referred to above is : Attention : Director General Office, Department of Electric Power coast in eastern and west- The Japan Meteor- In the Kanto region as the high temperatures Planning ern Japan on Wednesday ological Agency alerted of 1 pm, the mercury shot will continue during the Office No(27), Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Nay Pyi Taw with the mercury topping broad areas, including up to 38.5 C in Tatebayashi, night, with some urban The Republic of the Union of Myanmar 37 C in Tokyo and other cit- central Japan and the Gunma Prefecture, 37.4 areas expected to remain Telephone : +95 67 410203 Facsimile : +95 67 410077 ies in the Kanto region as Okinawa and Amami area C in Koshigaya, Saitama above 30 C until around 9 E-mail : [email protected] Typhoon Noru’s passage in southwestern Japan, to Prefecture, and 37.1 C in pm.—Kyodo News Web site : http://www.moep.gov.mm 10 august 2017 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar

David Letterman returns to television with 2018 Netflix series

LOS ANGELES — More than statement. Known for his quick like to interview Pope Francis. two years after signing off from wit, sarcasm, offbeat humour Letterman, who has grown “The Late Show,” David Letter- and silly stunts, Letterman in- a large white beard since leav- man is returning to television terviewed top stars and political ing “The Late Show” in May with a six-episode talk show figures on more than 6,000 epi- 2015, was succeeded on the CBS on Netflix, and said that Pope sodes over 33 years in late-night (CBS.N) show by Stephen Col- Francis and US President Don- television. bert. ald Trump would be top of his He told Hollywood trade Letterman is just the latest wish-list. paper Variety on Tuesday that in a long line of big names to join Letterman, 70, will host he has one interview already the roster of Netflix’s growing the yet-to-be-titled series, booked for the first Netflix show original content slate, which which will feature interviews but would not reveal the name. includes Chelsea Handler’s with “extraordinary people” “It’s somebody who means weekly talk show “Chelsea.” and segments from the field a great deal to me,” he said. The Letterman news “expressing his curiosity and “The upbringing of this person comes a day after Netflix made humor,” Netflix (NFLX.O), said is so multi-faceted it makes its first acquisition, purchasing in a statement. The show will your head spin.” David Letterman on stage during the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall comics publisher Millarworld premiere next year. Letterman said he was of Fame Induction Ceremony Show in New York City, US on 7 April, and bringing on board a host “Here’s what I have looking forward to doing weight- 2017. Photo: Reuters of character franchises it can learned, if you retire to spend ier material and longer inter- mine for TV shows and movies. more time with your family, views than his “Late Show” 25-30 years,” he told Variety. about the change in him as a Netflix last month reported check with your family first. format allowed. “I’d like to go back to New York man, where did it come from, second-quarter revenue of $2.79 Thanks for watching, drive “I’d like to talk to President where he was a kid and start how did it begin and where is billion and net income of $65.6 safely,” Letterman joked in a Trump. I’ve known the guy for there. I’d like to just ask him it going.” He said he would also million.—Reuters

Denver DJ accused of groping Taylor Swift faces further cross-examination

DENVER — Taylor Swift’s le- an expert who calculated Mu- concert in Denver. gal team planned on Wednes- eller stands to lose as much as “It was not an accident, it day to resume cross-examining $3 million in future earnings. was completely intentional, and the Colorado radio personality “Is that enough to clear I have never been so sure of an- accused of groping the record- your name?” he asked Mueller ything in my life,” Swift, 27, said ing star during a photo shoot rhetorically. Mueller initiated in a deposition. She is expected four years ago, an allegation the litigation, claiming Swift to take the witness stand later the former DJ vehemently de- fabricated the groping story in the trial. nied under oath. David Mueller, and pressured the radio sta- Asked by his own lawyer who lost his job at Denver ra- tion to fire him. Swift counter- on Tuesday whether he had dio station KYGO-FM over his sued for assault and battery. grabbed Swift’s backside, encounter with Swift, testified The eight-member US District Mueller said flatly, “No, I did on Tuesday that he made inci- Court jury is now weighing both not.” Mueller testified he had dental physical contact with the claims in a single trial. Accord- no inkling anything was amiss singer as the two posed for pic- ing to the Grammy-winning art- until approached that evening tures together, perhaps brush- ist, Mueller slipped his hand by a member of Swift’s security Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor. Photo: Reuters ing her arm or torso. But he under her dress and grabbed team who related her allegation insisted he was innocent of any her bare buttocks as the two to him, threatened to call police inappropriate behavior and a posed, along with Mueller’s and told Mueller he was banned Jeffrey Tambor calls victim of false accusations that girlfriend, during a meet-and- from all future Swift concerts. “cost me my career, my passion, greet session before a June 2013 —Reuters ‘Transparent’ role my income.” “I want to clear my name,” ‘responsibility of a lifetime’ Mueller, 55, said on the witness stand in the first day of testimo- ny for the trial stemming from LOS ANGELES — Emmy opportunity of a lifetime, and the Swift’s allegations. “It’s a humil- Award-winning actor Jeffrey responsibility of a lifetime. I can’t iating experience to be accused Tambor solidified his place in think of a more important time of something so despicable.” Hollywood history on Tuesday to do our show than right now.” Swift’s attorney, J Douglas when he became the latest ce- Last month, US President Baldridge, sought to cast Muel- lebrity to receive a star on the Donald Trump announced that ler on Tuesday as an opportun- Hollywood Walk of Fame. he intends to ban transgender ist who assaulted his client and Tambor, 73, thanked his fam- people from serving in the mil- was now seeking “to make the ily and fellow cast members from itary. Tambor has a long list of victim pay the price.” the hit television series “Trans- television and movie credits to In his cross-examination of parent,” where the actor plays his name, including roles on the disc jockey, Baldridge noted Maura Pfefferman, a divorced, comedies “Arrested Develop- Mueller did not sue the radio retired transgender professor. ment” and “The Larry Sanders station or its management over Tambor called the role “an Show.” —Reuters his termination and had hired Taylor Swift. Photo: Reuters 10 august 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15

Venus and Adonis exhibited in Moscow attributed as Titian’s earliest work

MOSCOW — A Venus and Collections that opened at sultancy after buying this Adonis version exhibited the museum on 9 June. painting at that Saint-Ger- at Moscow’s Pushkin State "Until now, the Ve- main-en-Laye Auctions as Museum of Fine Arts has nus and Adonis version a composition by an un- been attributed to Titian. of Madrid’s Museo del known Venetian artist. Moreover, it has been Prado has been generally "Just a glance at the found to be the earliest agreed to be the earliest painting was enough for version of the painting, of the surviving versions. me to see it was a Titian," the museum’s director, Victoria Markova has not Markova said, adding that Marina Loshak, said on merely made a sensational after the restoration of the Monday. attribution of the earlier painting that had been car- The attribution was unknown version, she be- ried out in Venice the pic- done by the museum’s lieved from the very be- ture’s attribution to Titian principal researcher Vic- ginning that this painting was backed by a number toria Markova, Doctor of was the original or prime of acclaimed researchers. Venus and Adonis by Titian. Photo: TASS Fine Arts. version that was copied "So, the painting has The painting is dis- by Titian later on," Los- found a new life. We would over, the painting will stay sance Venice. Titian, Tin- in one place. The paintings played in Russia for the hak said. like this Venus and Adonis as part of the museum’s toretto, Veronese. From belong to the collections of first time, at the exhibition Markova said she had to be part of our museum. permanent collection for Italian and Russian Collec- Russian and Italian muse- Renaissance Venice. Tit- first seen the painting back So far, we can only prom- a year," the museum’s di- tions gives an opportunity ums, with some of them ian, Tintoretto, Veronese. in 2005 when a Russian art ise that after the Renais- rector pledged. to see 23 masterpieces by being never displayed out- From Italian and Russian collector had asked con- sance Venice exhibition is The project Renais- the three greatest artists side Italy.—Tass

History unearthed as London's mail rail line opens to public

LONDON — Deep below The line, construction Visitors can now ride during the World War One London's bustling streets, a of which began in 1915, a section of the old track in and World War Two. piece of once-vital commu- ceased operations in 2003. specially built trains, and Construction of the nications technology will It will be opened to the pub- explore an engineering de- line was halted when war soon be roaring back into lic next month as a tourist pot turned exhibition space. broke out and the space life after years of disuse - a attraction, part of the new "One of the biggest jobs was instead used to store train. Postal Museum in the city's we've had is finding a way valuable artefacts, and was The train operates on Clerkenwell district. of taking people through relied on heavily to avoid the "mail rail" line — a 6.4- "Mail rail originally these narrow tunnels that mail disruption during the mile underground train came about because mail were never meant for peo- blitz of World War Two. track that once transported was being delayed in Lon- ple to pass through in a way Aside from its unique his- letters and parcels 70 feet don due to congestion in the that's not completely un- tory, another aspect of the below ground to and from Disused rail cars sit in the 'train graveyard' in tunnels streets above us," Adrian comfortable or dangerous," mail rail line sets it apart sorting offices on the east near the Mount Pleasant Sorting Office underground Steel, director of the Postal Steel said. Apart from their from other London under- and west sides of the city station in London, Britain on 7 August, 2017. Photo: Museum and mail rail told role in delivering mail, the ground train lines — an ab- 22 hours each day. Reuters Reuters. tunnels played a useful role sence of rats. —Reuters

Spain's Balearic Islands to

Myanmar 10:26 Am Aesthetic Chinlone fine illegal tourist rentals International 10:52 Am Yangon Markets: Nyaung Pin Lay Market Programme Schedule BARCELONA, (Spain) — ing popularity. (11:00 Am ~ 03:00 Pm) - Wednesday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) Spain's Balearic Islands Airbnb, much like (10-8-2017 07:00am ~11-8-2017 07:00am) MST (03:00 Pm ~ 07:00 Pm) - Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) will from Tuesday penalize ride-hailing firm Uber, is 07:03 Am News Prime Time landlords for illegally rent- facing a crackdown from 07:26 Am Atuladhipati Mahamunisacca Koe Htat 07:03 Pm News ing apartments to tourists legislators worldwide trig- Kyee Pagoda 07:27 Pm Cruising To Precious Islands(Part-2) with fines of up to 40,000 eu- gered in part by lobbying 07:42 Am Enchanting Rakhine Land 07:48 Pm Betel Nut Farmer ros ($47,228) amid a back- from the hotel industry 08:03 Am News 08:03 Pm News lash against the effects of which sees the rental ser- 08:25 Am Continuation In Rural Tradition 08:25 Pm Myanmar Sculpture-work of Art mass tourism across the vice as unfair competition. 08:56 Am Dances of Myanmar: Rvwang Azulam Dance 08:40 Pm Now In Yangon country. In the Balearic Islands, 09:03 Am News 08:46 Pm Myanmar Masterclass: Artist Khin Zaw Latt The move is an escala- which drew more foreign 09:27 Am "Myanmar's Traditions and Culture" tion in efforts to crack down visitors than any other Myanmar Pottery (09:00 Pm ~ 11:00 Pm) - Today Repeat (09:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) on home-sharing sites such region in Spain this June, 09:50 Am Trishaw Man (11:00 Pm ~ 03:00 Am) - Wednesday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) as Airbnb by city councils or rental costs have jumped 09:56 Am Goldsmith (03:00 Am ~ 07:00 Am) - Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) local authorities in Spain, as and there are fears of a 10:03 Am News (For Detailed Schedule – www.myanmaritv.com/schedule) concern mounts over the housing shortage for resi- side-effects of their increas- dents.—Reuters 10 august 2017 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar Myanmar national football team to test Malaysia and local clubs

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In preparation for the 2019 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup qualification, Myanmar’s national football team will play Ayeyar- wady FC, Zwekapin FC and one international friendly match with Malaysia. Officials from the Myanmar Football Federation have nego- tiated agreements with Ayeyar- wady FC and Zwekapin FC but is still pursuing a deal with Han- thawaddy FC. The match with Malaysia’s national team will take place on 29 August at Thuwanna Stadium. As for now, all selected My- anmar players along with Head Coach Gerd Friedrich are only focusing on the 29th SEA Games that will host in Malaysia hence the remaining players are under training for the Asian Cup qual- ification with assistant Coaches in Yangon. Myanmar lost to In- dia 0-1 and beat Macau 4-0 at the last AFC qualification matches. Myanmar is scheduled to play Kyrgyzstan on 5 September. Myanmar attacker Aung Thu (Right) vies for the ball during a match against Malaysia in 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup. Photo AFF

Myanmar national Myanmar selects shooting U-12 football team players for 29th SEA Games steps up semi-final Myanmar Shooting team has Position Shooting Individual. ing Range Centre in Lapang selected six favorite shooting In women events, May Sasar Menembak Kebangsaan Myanmar U-12 stepping up the competition. athletes; 3 men and 3 women Poe Wha will compete in 10m in Malaysia. to the semi final of the 2017 Myanmar will face Laos for the 2017 SEA Games said Air Pistol Individual and 25m Shooting is a competitive China-ASEAN Youth Soccer U-12 team and host China will an official from the Myanmar Pistol Individual, Aye Myat Ya- sport involving tests of proficien- Tournament although Myan- also play against Thailand as Shooting Federation. danar Oo in 10m Rifle shoot- cy in both accuracy and speed mar lost 0-1 to Thailand at the the semifinal on August 10. In men events, Kyaw Swar ing and Thu Thu Kyaw in using variety types of guns, such tourney. Myanmar U-12 team com- Win and Ye Htung Naung will 50m Prone Position Shooting as firearms and air guns mainly Myanmar won Indonesia prises of youth players from compete in 10m Air Pistol Indi- Individual. categorized by target and dis- 2-0, host China 1-0, Cambodia Myanmar football academy of vidual and 50m Pistol Individual All the shooting events will tance at which the targets are 16-0 and lost to Thailand 0-1 at Mandalay.—Phoe Thaw Zin and Kaung Htike in 50m Prone be held at the National Shoot- shot.—Kyaw Zin Lin

Real Madrid see off United to win European Super Cup

Skopje, (Macedonia) — Real Spain international Isco con- opportunity. Madrid beat Manchester United solidated Real’s advantage with That sparked a brief period 2-1 to lift the European Super a slick piece of skill and finish in of pressure from Jose Mourin- Cup for the fourth time on Tues- the 52nd minute. ho’s side and they could have day as they became the first United’s 75 million pounds drawn level when Marcus team to retain the trophy since ($97.40 million) striker Romelu Rashford burst through but AC Milan in 1990. Lukaku got his first competitive he was denied by a save from Brazilian midfielder Case- goal for his new club to reduce Keylor Navas, ensuring Real miro struck the opening goal the deficit in the 62nd with a won their fifth international Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates celebrate winning the with a left-foot strike midway simple finish on the rebound trophy under Zinedine Zidane. super cup final with the trophy in Skopje, Macedonia on 8 August, 2017. through the first half while after earlier wasting a similar —Reuters Photo : Reuters