LESSER STRESS AND ANXIETY ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 SPREAD AMONG GRASSROOTS PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and Workers (PPMFW) and Daingnet National Development Party present their policies, stances and work programmes PAGES-10, 11

Vol. VII, No. 164, 11th Waxing of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 27 September 2020 174 Myanmar citizens fly home from Jordan

HE 6th relief flight of My- Tanmar Airways Interna- tional flew 174 citizens home from Jordan yesterday under the arrangement of Myanmar embassy in Tel Aviv. Those re- turnees were one from Sidney Apparel company, 11 from Rich Pine company, 14 from Century Miracle and 148 from Camel and Vega company. On arrival at Yangon Inter- national Airport, officials from the Ministry of Labour, Immi- gration and Population, the Ministry of Health and Sports and the Yangon Region govern- ment helped the returnees for the 14-day quarantine at specific places or designated hotels af- ter immigration processes and medical tests, followed by the 7-day home quarantine. Myanmar returnees from Jordan line up for immigration service at the Yangon International Airport on 26 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA In accordance with the di- rectives of the National-Level tion, Control and Treatment of eign Affairs is working with the bassies in respective countries citizens facing difficulties in Central Committee on Preven- COVID-19, the Ministry of For- relevant ministries and its em- for the repatriation of Myanmar those countries. —MNA

880 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 26 September, total figure rises to 9,991

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 9,991 after 880 new cases were reported on 26 September according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 9,991 confirmed cases, 198 died, 2,681 have been discharged from hospitals and 13,773 were held under investigation.—MNA Updated at 8 pm, 26 September 2020 Total Persons under Investigation until 26 September 2020 Total Cases 9,991 New Cases 880 13,773 Total Death Tally 198 Discharged from Hospital 2,681

Ministry of Health and Sports 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Over 1,000 billion kyats

The government has both short term and long term views in relation to COVID-19. We could face difficulties in our economy in the post-pandemic period. People might have noticed the spread of pandemic across the world. Even the countries with most economic progress and the nations with the most developed economies have suffered the impacts of COVID-19. However, we have made preparations so that our people will suffer the least impact. For example, in the general surplus fund, the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry has set over 1,000 billion kyats for aid in disaster management. The fund is related to the COVID-19. However, the fund was planned just for measures against COVID-19, not for other natural disasters. There is a separate fund for natural disasters. (Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s update on government measures against COVID-19 pandemic, on 22 September 2020)

MoHS holds meeting with Yangon medical officials on COVID-19 control measures

UNION Minister for Health tals including the Yangon Gener- and Sports Dr Myint Htwe held al Hospital which will be needed a virtual coordination meeting in the long run, to install beds with superintendents, professors at the extended special medical and officials in Yangon Region treatment centres and to assign on treatments of COVID-19 pa- the special nurses. tients and quarantine measures The hospital superinten- yesterday. dents for Waibargi hospital, During the meeting, the Un- South Okkalapa hospital and ion Minister said that the pur- COVID-19 treatment centre pose of the meeting is to know the (Phaunggyi) presented the need resources required for COVID-19 to install portable X-ray system, treatment centres, hospitals and portable ultrasound system and quarantine facilities and to share liquid oxygen. experiences. The Union Minister decided The Union Minister urged to install portable X-ray system, the attendees to report about the portable ultrasound system matters needed to be fulfilled by and liquide oxygen pipe line the ministry, and to imitate the immediately and urged all the good works of other departments officials from respective med- Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe and medical officials in Yangon Region discuss treatment of COVID-19 patients and hospitals and also said that ical departments and hospital and quarantine measures via videoconference on 26 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA the ministry is working with superintendents to continue the various plans to respond to the officials to immediately decide Director-General of Union the preparation of the wards in coordination meeting regularly; COVID-19 in real-time. and implement the difficult tasks Minister Office Dr Tha Tun Kyaw Yangon General Hospital to ac- to present the necessary things Medical specialists are mak- on policies and strategies for hos- presented arrangements for ac- commodate the COVID-19 pa- from the meeting to the Ministry ing efforts to reduce COVID-19 pitals in cooperation with Yangon commodation of suspected COV- tients, the lab testing conditions immediately and said that the death rate, and the role of medi- Region Committee on Preven- ID-19 patients in Yangon Region and the preparation of the guid- Ministry also will fulfill the needs cal superintendents is also very tion, Control and Treatment of and regular virtual meetings of ance to use global health certi- as fast as possible. important, he added. COVID-19. healthcare workers and medical fication test kits, to designate a The Union Minister contin- He further said that the Medicines and medical professionals. hospital for medical staff who are ued that the officials discuss to rate of mortality will decline if supplies that are required at Director-General of Public infected the COVID-19 disease, manage the suspected patients the works on fulfilling and dis- the hospitals in Yangon Region Health and Medical Service De- the discussion with Myanmar in the early morning every day tributing COVID-19 medicines are fulfilled by reviewing the partment Dr Soe Oo reported Medical Association to assign through video conferencing; the and medical supplies at hospi- medical supplies management on fulfillment of requirement, private general practitioners Yangon COVID-19 committee tals, delegation, management dashboard, therefore, medical human resources management, who want to involve in the treat- discusses at 5 pm every day; and treatment of hospital staff superintendents need to update assigning of new nurses at the ment of COVID-19, the condi- at 10 pm every day, the officials and connections among relevant the medical supplies data of their hospitals in Yangon, and coordi- tion of providing medical care discuss the management of the officials are improved. hospitals at the dashboard. nating efforts between central to those who are not COVID-19 hospitals for COVID-19 patients He also urged the medical He added that the ministry and region level officials and on- patients and long term plans, the and the central field team (3) is superintendents and medical has discussed establishment of ground team members. assignments to the management also trying to contain the spread specialists to openly discuss a better hospital logistics system Rector of the University teams in quarantine centres, the of the virus. experiencing challenges and with Myanmar Medical Associa- of Medicine (1) Professor Doc- conditions of the patient transfer The Union Minister conclud- difficulties in making efforts for tion and hospital administration tor Zaw Wai Soe presented the from the quarantine centres , the ed that it was very important to reducing death rate. group. challenges and the matters of ur- condition of medical treatment make decision in a timely man- The rate of infection and Deputy Minister Dr Mya Lay gent need in quarantine centres, and the sending lab tests from ner in containing the COVID-19 death toll of COVID-19 are in- Sein reported on distribution and hospitals, COVID-19 treatment the Yangon General Hospital, the disease; the fatal disease could creasing even in developed coun- storage of medicines and medi- centres; and to use the wards in conditions in the North Okkal- be controlled soon by coordinat- tries. cal supplies, and the ordering of Yangon University of Nursing for apa General Hospital and the ing between the COVID-19 teams He appreciated the health- 200,000 sets of rapid antigen test the medical staff as they would assignment to the special nurses and deciding in a timely manner care workers, relevant depart- kits for COVID-19. risk to go back home after provid- at the needed hospitals since the and to present only the policy is- ments and organizations and Permanent Secretary Dr ing medical care to the COVID-19 surgery cases are suspended. sues and subsequent occurrenc- volunteers for making efforts by Thet Khaing Win detailed about patients. The officials also gave sug- es to the Central level.—MNA effectively using resources. referral pathway and treatment The officials from relevant gestions at the meeting to set up (Translated by Kyaw Zin He also urged the medical measures. medical departments discussed the oxygen pipe line at the hospi- Tun, Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

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

n irrespective of sex or religion n a member of a religious order n those who are 18 years of age on the date of the election n person serving a prison sentence n citizens, associate citizens, and those who have permis- n person adjudged to be of unsound mind as provided for in sion to become naturalized citizens, who do not contra- the relevant law vene the provisions of the Hluttaw Election Law n person who has not yet been discharged as an insolvent n a person whose name has been included in the voting list n person prohibited by the Election Law 42 of the respective constituency n foreigner or person who has assumed foreign citizenship

Officials collaborate on containment of COVID-19 in Ywar Ma Parirati Monastery

The lab results have shown ra and Bhaddanta Pannyavam- 12 confirmed cases on 21 Sep- sa yesterday morning. tember, 63 cases on 23 Septem- The government personnel ber and 279 cases on 25 Septem- donated 8,000 surgical masks, ber respectively. 400 cloth masks, 700 face shields, The military medical corps 4 gallons of hand sanitizer, 200 provided treatment to the small-size bottles of hand gel monks with fever at the monas- and a total of K10million in cash tery before they tested positive. -- K5million by the Ministry of Yangon Region Social Af- Culture and Religious Affairs fairs Minister U Naing Ngan Lin, and K5million by Yangon Region Pyithu Hluttaw MP U Maung government. Maung Oo, Region Hluttaw MP They discussed with offi- U Wai Phyo Han, Region Head cials from township develop- for Religious Affairs U Sein ment committee, administrative Maw, administrator of Northern officers, members of fire brigade District of Yangon Region, Head department and civil society or- of Religious Affairs for North- ganizations about disinfection ern District of Yangon Region in the monastery compound, U Lin Lin Aung and Assistant instalment of 20 hand washing Director for region Health De- basins at the dormitories of the partment Dr Kaung Htike and monks, and proper disposal of Insein Township Administra- waste materials from the mon- Officials discuss containment of COVID-19 at Ywar Ma Monastery in Insein Township, Yangon Region. tor U Win Aung visited Insein astery.—MNA PHOTO: MNA Ywar Ma Pariyatti Monastery Three-hundred fifty members Ywar Ma Pariyatti monastery District of Yangon Region have and paid homage to Sayadaw (Translated by Khine Thaz- of Sangha and four laymen of in Insein Township, Northern tested positive for COVID-19. Bhaddanta Gandhasara Linka- in Han)

Police charges 525 COVID rule breakers

A total of 26 people, eight ing curfew and took actions without abiding by COVID-19 men and 18 women, from two against 350 people, 272 males rules and to catch COVID rule brothels and one KTV in re- and 78 females, for not wear- breakers. အြြည်ြြည်ဆိုင်ရာ သက်ကကီးရွယ်အိုများေေ့ gions and states were charged ing masks in public under Therefore, they urged INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS between 19 and 25 September Section 15 of the Prevention the public to cooperate with for violating COVID-19 rules, and Control of Communicable them in the law enforcement “သက်ကကီးရွယ်အိုကာကွယ်ဖို့ သက်ရွယ်မေရွးြူးေြါင်းလို့ ကြ်ေရာဂါကို ေိုက်ထုေ်စို့” according to Myanmar Police Diseases Law. process to curb the spread of Force. Police has been conduct- COVID-19.—MNA “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?” During the week, police ing law enforcement activities also filed a total of 73 cases to take actions against illegal (Translated by Kyaw Zin ၁.၁၀.၂၀၂၀ against 149 persons, 141 males opening of KTV lounges, bars Tun) ေေြြည်ေော် and eight females, for break- and illegal massage parlours

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www.gnlm.com.mm KBZ keeps opening 92 branches despite www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com CHIEF EDITOR suspending 51 in YGN region Aungthu Ya [email protected] KBZ will suspend its 51 branch- their banking service as usual of the banking staff, partners bile wallet, KBZ iBanking and DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR es’ banking service starting from in Yangon region. The remain- and customers. Therefore, the mBanking to be able to avoid Aye Min Soe [email protected] 29 September 2020, stated a KBZ ing banks will run from 9:30 am staff from KBZ banks are as- interacting with one another. bank announcement. to 3:00 pm as regular banking signed alternately so that the The location of the sus- SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT These 51 banks in Yangon hours for the convenience of customers can get their banking pended banks and that of the Kyaw Myaing region will temporarily stop the daily banking processes for services safely. The KBZ banks operating KBZ bank branches their operation for providing customers. from other states and regions can be checked in the following EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin banking service due to highly These 92 operating branch- are operating their services as website: https://www.kbzbank. rising coronavirus transmission. es are located near the tempo- usual. com/en/ways-to-bank/branch/. LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS Although 51 banks will be rarily suspended banks. The The banks urge the custom- — GNLM EDITORS stopped, the remaining 92 KBZ KBZ banks give the first prior- ers to use other banking servic- Ye Htut Tin [email protected] branches will be operating ity to the healthcare services es such as ATM, KBZPay mo- (Translated by Hay Mar) Aung Htein Tun Tun Naing [email protected] Nay Pyi Taw plans to extend tomato plantations SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo THE local growers from Nay TRANSLATORS Pyi Taw are planning to extend Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, tomato plantations because to- Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun mato cultivation can make a REPORTER handsome profit, according to Nyein Nyein Ei, the local tomato growers. [email protected] “The tomato retailers come to buy the tomatoes, PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar which were irrigated in August Kyaw Zeya on the tomato farmland. The tomato growing has brought COMPUTER TEAM 60 per cent profit to the local Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, growers. The local growers will Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, extend the tomato plantations Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu instead of growing other crops, said a local grower from Nay EDITORIAL SECTION Pyi Taw tomato plantations. (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 One acre of tomato planta- tion can produce six truckloads Farmers in Nay Pyi Taw will grow more tomatoes after earning handsome profit. PHOTO: KYAW KYAW CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION of tomatoes. This year, the to- San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, matoes are irrigated with the Hotline - 09 974424114 result that there is a high yield. One box of tomatoes ed. But Myanmar tomatoes are in the market. Myanmar toma- ADVERTISING & MARKETING The tomatoes are grown every weighing 20 visses is sold for more likely to be consumed in to gets a higher price. ( +95) (01) 8604530, season, and the products are K30,000-K38,000 depending the country. One acre of plantation can Hotline - 09 974424848 sent to Mandalay, Kyaukme, upon the tomato size. Of the The price of tomato slight- cultivate around 5,000-7,000 [email protected] [email protected] Myingyan, Nay Pyi Taw, Yan- several varieties of tomatoes, ly dropped in April and May be- plants of tomato. —Aye Maung gon, Monywa and Aungban Myanmar-Shan tomato and cause of the pandemic. Then, Printed and published at the Global New markets. Myanmar tomato are cultivat- the tomato price is rising again (Translated by Hay Mar) Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Permitted businesses can register online during 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm stay home period: UMFCCI www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm By Nyein Nyein companies permitted by the another, they need to show IDs sale of food, fish & meat, vege- Ministry of Health and Sports for crossing the township, ac- tables via the delivery system PERMISSIBLE companies need to register themselves via cording to the UMFCCI. will be continuously permitted, need to register during stay online if they want to do their The registration can be according to UMFCCI. home period via online for op- businesses. made through https://QRpass. Furthermore, Yangon City eration, according to the Un- The staff and vehicles from SawSawShar.gov.mm. If there Development Committee will Write for us ion of Myanmar Federation of the registered businesses are are inconveniences in the regis- supervise to ensure that the Chambers of Commerce and allowed to move from one town- tration process, they can make raw food and fish depots are We appreciate your feedback and Industry (UMFCCI). ship to another. Upon comple- a call to the following numbers: distributing the products direct- contributions. If you have any During the stay home peri- tion of the registration process, 09-694820244 and 09-402790744 ly to market in the stay home comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please od for prevention and control of the individual team and vehicles within office hours. townships and the retail sellers email [email protected] the coronavirus pandemic, the will receive IDs, which will con- To be able to reduce the are also not allowed to take the with your name and title. businesses such as factories, tain the QR code. If they pass crowd, which causes rapid- products beyond the township. Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to mills, work establishments and through from one township to ly-spreading of coronavirus, the (Translated by Hay Mar) the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. Elections are the root for development of democracy. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Black sesame price rises as China mid-autumn festival approaching

(Ruili) checkpoint on 15 Septem- China buys various coloured ber, said a trader from Mandalay sesame seeds from the country. market. Sesame is cultivated in the This year, the sesame prices country throughout the year. drop by over 20 per cent com- Magway Region, which has pared with the prices in the pre- gained a reputation as the oil vious years due to the COVID-19 pot of Myanmar, is the leading negative impacts, he pointed out. producer of sesame seeds. The Typically, Myanmar exports seeds are also grown in Manda- about 80 per cent of sesame lay and Sagaing regions. production to foreign markets. Of the cooking oil crops China is the primary buyer of grown in Myanmar, the acreage Myanmar sesame, which is also under sesame is the highest, ac- shipped to markets in Japan, counting for 51.3 per cent of the South Korea, China (Taipei), overall oil crop plantation. UK, Germany, the Netherlands, The volume of sesame ex- Greece, and Poland among the ports was registered at over EU countries. 96,000 metric tons, worth $130 The EU markets prefer million, in the financial year organic-farming sesame seeds 2015-2016; $100,000 tonnes, worth from Myanmar, said an official $145 million, in the 2016-2017FY; from the Trade Promotion De- 120,000 tonnes, worth $147 mil- Women harvest sesame at a farm in Myingyan Township on 12 June 2020. Typically, Myanmar exports about partment. Japan prefers Myan- lion, in the 2017-2018FY; 33,900 80 per cent of sesame production to foreign markets. PHOTO: KYAW SWAR (MYIN GYAN) mar black sesame seeds, culti- tonnes valued $43.8 million in THE price of black sesame seeds The prevailing prices of increase in K5,000-8,000 per vated under good agricultural the 2018 mini-budget period, and rose a bit in the third week of sesame move in the range bag compared with the previ- practices (GAP), and purchases 125,800 tonnes, worth $212.5 mil- September as it is highly de- of K140,000 to K190,000 per ous week. them after a quality assessment. lion in the 2018-2019FY, the trade manded in the approaching Chi- three-basket bag depending on The prices of sesame Black sesame seeds from Myan- data of Central Statistical Or- na mid-autumn festival, as per the quality and varieties of ses- dropped by K10,000 per bag mar are also exported to South ganization indicated. — Ko Htet Mandalay market data. ame. The market sees a slight owing to the closure of Shweli Korea and Japan. Meanwhile, (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Total border trade value MRF to sell rice to retailers with delivery system hits $10.28 bln this year By Nyein Nyein the pandemic period. at a much competitive market Nevertheless, the retail price, according to MRF. THE total border trade value trade with Thailand through the MYANMAR Rice Federation shops need to buy from at least Those interested retailers hit US$ 10.28 billion as of 18 Sep- Tachilek, Myawady, Kawthoung, (MRF) will sell rice to rice retail ten bags of rice up to 50 bags can contact through mobile tember of the current financial Myeik, Hteekhee, Mawtaung and shops with the use of the delivery of rice for one order so that the numbers 09694386994-5 of MRF, year, an increase of over $583 Maese borders. system, according to MRF. federation can send the rice with 09696969149,095007307,095123414 million compared with the same The cross-border trade Under the supervision of the the delivery system. of MRPTA, 095139390, period last year, according to the camps between Myanmar and Ministry of Commerce and the To enable selling the 25- 09796838309 of Wahdan rice Ministry of Commerce. Bangladesh are Sittway and Myanmar Rice & Paddy Trad- mark broken rice at the price of depot and 095102577 of Bayint The total border trade value Maungtaw whereas the coun- ers Association (MRPTA) un- K1,000 per bushel in the retail Naung rice depot. as of 18 September this FY in- try trades directly with India via der MRF, the Consumer Affairs market, MRF will sell the broken At present, the rice depots cluded $6.9 billion in export and Tamu and Reed borders. Department will send the rice rice at K23,200 per bag through in Wahdan and Bayint Naung $3.37 billion in import. Compared Muse topped the list of bor- to the rice retailers in the stay- the delivery system. are open three days per week with the last FY, the export earn- der crossings with the highest at-home townships in Yangon in Besides the variety of rice on Mondays, Wednesdays and ings increased by $146 million trade value of $4.76 billion, fol- cooperation with the rice depots called Shwebo Pawsan, Ay- Fridays. while the import value increased lowed by Hteekhee with $1.89 if they wish to buy the rice during eyawady Pawsan will also be sold (Translated by Hay Mar) by $436 million. This time last billion and Myawady with $1.17 year, the total border trade was billion. Myanmar’s major export valued at $9.7 billion. items are agro, animal, marine, Myanmar has opened 18 forest and industrial finished border trade camps. The coun- products and other products. try conducts border trade with Myanmar mainly imports the China through Muse, Lwejel, capital goods, raw materials, Kampaiti, Chinshwehaw and personal goods and CMP prod- Kengtung border checkpoints. ucts. —Zwe The country carries out border (Translated by Hay Mar)

Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355 Myanmar Rice Ferderation is delivering rice to the doors of customers from the stay-at-home townships in 09974424848 Yangon Region amid COVID-19 resurgence. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 COVID-19: LATEST STORIES THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

WHO warns 2 million virus deaths Novavax enters late-stage possible, Australia urges vaccine-sharing clinical trials

CORONAVIRUS deaths could note Friday, saying his country The pandemic has spurred US BIOTECH firm Novavax trial will enroll quickly and more than double to two million was determined to hold the post- worldwide efforts to develop a said Thursday it was initiating provide a near-term view of without collective action against poned Tokyo Olympics in 2021. vaccine to help defeat Covid-19, its final Phase 3 clinical trial NVX-CoV2373’s efficacy,” said the pandemic, the World Health “One million is a terrible as well as efforts to try to ensure for its experimental Covid-19 Gregory Glenn, the company’s Organization has warned, as number and we need to reflect fair and widespread distribution. vaccine. president of research and de- Australia’s prime minister urged on that before we start consider- “Whoever finds the vaccine The trial will be carried out velopment, using the technical any nation that develops a vac- ing a second million,” the WHO’s must share it... This is a global in the United Kingdom and aims name for the formulation. cine to share it with the world. emergencies director Michael responsibility and it’s a moral to enroll 10,000 volunteers, aged It is the eleventh Covid-19 The number of cases world- Ryan told reporters on Friday responsibility,” Australian Prime 18-84, with and without underly- vaccine candidate to reach the wide has soared past 32 million, when asked how high the death Minister Scott Morrison said Fri- ing conditions, over the next four Phase 3 stage globally. with deaths approaching one toll could go. day in a message to the virtual to six weeks. The company has been million, the global economy dev- “Are we prepared collective- UN General Assembly. “With a high level of SARS- awarded $1.6 billion by the US astated, and major cultural and ly to do what it takes to avoid that “Some might see short-term CoV-2 transmission observed government to develop and fund sports events disrupted. number? advantage or even profit, but I and expected to continue in the drug, which is administered But despite the pandemic “If we don’t take those ac- assure you... humanity will have the UK, we are optimistic that by two intramuscular injections. showing no signs of slowing, tions... yes, we will be looking a very long memory and be a this pivotal Phase 3 clinical SOURCE: AFP Japan’s new prime minister at that number and sadly much very, very severe judge.” Yoshihide Suga struck a defiant higher.” SOURCE: AFP Florida drops Covid restrictions with 14,000 dead

FLORIDA Governor Ron De- percent of their indoor capac- Santis Friday scrapped Cov- ity”. id-19 restrictions on bars and The order also ends the restaurants the same day the collection of all outstanding US state saw 122 deaths top- fines and penalties relating to ping 14,000 dead. Covid-19 restrictions. The executive order “In the state of Flori- signed by DeSantis, a close da everybody has a right to Republican ally of President work, DeSantis told reporters Donald Trump, “removes in St. Petersburg, where he state-level restrictions on busi- announced the measure. nesses, such as restaurants”. Florida is one of the epi- Floridians and business centres of the novel corona- owners need “certainty and virus pandemic in the United the ability to provide for them- States. There have been nearly selves and their families”, the 700,000 cases of Covid-19 and order reads in part. more than 14,000 have died It says that restaurants from the virus, according to the may not be limited by any local state Department of Health. Spain expanded a lockdown in and around the capital Madrid to cover one million people from government COVID-19 emer- Monday. PHOTO: AFP gency order “to less than 50 SOURCE: AFP Japan to make COVID-19 travel questionnaire available online

JAPAN will make available an year, arriving passengers can negative for the virus before en- urday, up from 575 Friday, bring- cruise ship that was quarantined online version of a health ques- complete the questionnaire by tering Japan. After arrival, they ing the cumulative total to over in Yokohama in February. tionnaire that travellers are re- accessing a dedicated website of have to stay in self-isolation for 82,400, including about 700 cases quired to fill out before entering the Health, Labour and Welfare 14 days and avoid using public from the Diamond Princess, a SOURCE: Kyodo the country to streamline the Ministry before their departure transportation during the period. immigration control process, and are given a QR code that The government is consid- sources familiar with the matter confirms they have completed ering limiting the number of en- said Saturday. the process to use upon arrival, tries to about 1,000 each day. At The online questionnaire according to the sources. the same time, it will increase meant to flag travellers who are Japanese authorities said virus testing capacity at airports, possibly at higher risk of arriving Friday the country will reopen government sources said earlier. while infected with the corona- its borders to foreigners with The number of infections virus will be available soon on a permits to stay for three months in the country has been on a trial basis for some international or longer for purposes includ- downward trend since late July, flights arriving at Narita airport ing engaging in medical, cultur- although the pace of decline has near Tokyo, they said. al and sports-related activities. been slowing recently and has The questionnaire is cur- Business trips for less than three bottomed out in Tokyo, accord- rently handed out to travellers months will also be allowed. ing to an advisory group for the aboard inbound flights. Travellers must be accepted health ministry. Passengers arrive at the second terminal of Tokyo’s Haneda airport on With the new system to be by entities or organizations capa- More than 630 new cases July 11, 2020, amid a recent surge in coronavirus infections in Japan, introduced more widely later this ble of ensuring they have tested were reported nationwide Sat- especially Tokyo. PHOTO: KYODO 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OP-ED / WORLD: TOP STORIES 7

WORLD TOURISM DAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 Secretary-General’s message on World Tourism Day

In this most challenging year, let us focus on tourism’s importance for people living in rural areas, so we can deliver on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals to leave nobody behind: António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

the 40 years since the very tourism is essential, not least for rural INfirst World Tourism Day, much development – the focus of this year’s has changed. Demand for travel has World Tourism Day. We have an un- soared. The world has opened up, al- precedented opportunity to transform lowing more people than ever to explore the relationship of the tourism sector the globe and its different cultures. with people, nature, the climate and Today, tourism is firmly established the economy. We must ensure a fair in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for distribution of its benefits and advance Sustainable Development as an engine the transition to a carbon-neutral and for advancing prosperity, protecting resilient tourism economy, our planet and laying the foundations As well as providing opportunities for peace and understanding among for people, tourism can play an impor- peoples. tant role in preserving our unique and Many millions of people around shared cultures and protecting the the world rely on tourism for income, biodiversity and the ecosystems that especially women and young people. sustain us. Italian Local Police officer patrols and checks with people wear protective facemasks at People who might otherwise have been In this most challenging year, let the Spanish Steps square in Rome. PHOTO: AFP left behind have found decent work and us focus on tourism’s importance for the chance of a better life thanks to could lead to the loss of between 1.5 and Countries and many African nations, people living in rural areas, so we can tourism’s unique potential. 2.8 per cent of the global GDP. This will where tourism can represent between deliver on the promise of the Sustaina- Tourism has suffered enormously particularly affect the most vulnerable 30 and 80 per cent of exports. ble Development Goals to leave nobody during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries, including Small Island De- As we look to recover from this behind. 120 million jobs are at risk. The impacts veloping States, the Least Developed profound crisis, the safe restart of SOURCE: United Nations

ITALY AVOIDS EUROPE’S DRAMATIC VIRUS UPTICK WHO praises Italy’s strategy for coping with Covid

THE first Western country to not enough to explain the sharp plan,” Professor Massimo An- be struck by the devastating difference in new infections. dreoni, an infectious disease coronavirus pandemic, Italy is Experts largely point to the expert at Rome’s Tor Vergata today an outlier in Europe with success of a severe and lengthy hospital, told AFP. limited new cases compared lockdown, combined with a col- The lockdown enforced in with neighbours. lective trauma. early March was not lifted until The question is why, and Horrific memories of cof- May, and that much more grad- will it last. fins stacked up as cemeteries in ually than elsewhere, he said. While France reported a the north overflowed and inten- Massimo Galli, infectious record 16,096 new Covid-19 sive-care beds ran out appear diseases chief at Milan’s Sacco infections on Thursday and to have ensured Italians stick hospital, agreed, telling Satur- Spain over 10,000, Italy’s num- diligently to the rules, many day’s Corriere della Sera daily ber has for weeks remained even wearing masks in situa- “that radical intervention, a below 2,000. tions where it is not obligatory. longer and stricter lockdown, It has carried out fewer “The epidemic hit Italy ear- produced a sort of protection tests -- some 120,000 per day, lier... and it immediately put in effect”. Experts largely point to the success of a severe and lengthy lockdown, versus France’s 180,000 -- but place a very tough containment SOURCE: AFP combined with a collective trauma. PHOTO: AFP

“A SYMBOL OF HOPE” IN THE INDUSTRY Crowds in face masks pack out China auto show after virus delay

CROWDS packed a mega motor under control, although travel China CEO Jochen Goller told the ruary, when consumers stayed automakers jostling to gain mar- show in Beijing on Saturday -- restrictions mean most overseas crowds Saturday morning. home and the economy came to ket share and revive consumer the only major international auto executives appeared virtually to Tickets were limited this a near-standstill to curb the virus interest after a long slump pre- event this year -- as manufac- introduce their new motors. year in a bid to reduce crowds, outbreak. dating the pandemic. turers hope to boost the world’s But this did not stop a packed although crowds surged through Sales have picked up after In a year where global auto biggest car market despite the audience in mandatory face the exhibition centre shoul- a painful first quarter, up 8.8 per sales are expected to fall by 20 per coronavirus battering demand. masks from cheering as new cars der-to-shoulder. cent on-year last month accord- cent, rating agency S&P expects Delayed for five months be- were driven on stage to be shown China’s auto industry is ing to the China Passenger Car China may be the only market to cause of the pandemic, the 10-day off. The fact the glitzy gathering showing signs of recovery after Association. Saturday’s sprawl- catch up with 2019 volumes in the event opened as China has large- was going ahead marked “a sym- passenger car sales collapsed ing displays of almost 800 vehicles next two years. ly brought the virus outbreak bol of hope” in the industry, BMW by around 80 per cent in Feb- includes 82 world premieres, with SOURCE: AFP 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 Lesser stress and COVID-19 CRISIS: We will recover and build back better! anxiety essential for By U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations and Chairman, Working Committee to address impact of COVID-19 on the economy.

preventing COVID-19 E are in the midst of a crisis. That is now, I hope, well understood by all. The COVID-19 600 billion has been provided to farmers at MMK 50,000 per acre of farmland. MMK 100 billion was Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, we received a total of pandemic has had a severe impact on us – individually and collectively. Millions around provided to our microfinance sector and MMK 200 billion to our MSMEs. A further MMK 100 billion has 155 bids with an average winning price of US$0.0422 per unit – highly spread among the world have been infected by the disease. Some have lost loved ones; many more have been disbursed to small tea shops and street-stalls to ensure their survival. competitive, far below industry expectations, and representing an Wlost jobs. excellent deal for Myanmar’s consumers. As countries around the world went into various stages of lockdown, the virus waged war upon These solar projects send a clear message that Myanmar is grassroots our economies, wiping away years of growth in just a few short months. For those already faced with brimming with opportunities and those with teams present in-coun- disadvantage, COVID-19 magnified existing challenges, shedding light on geographic inequality and try place themselves in an advantageous position to secure these economic disparities. opportunities. NDIVIDUALS and society at all levels have suffered Downward demand pressure has crippled manufacturing — a major job creator. Region-wide border Myanmar today has one of Asia’s lowest rates of electrification the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic at present. From the closures have dealt a blow to tourism, hitherto a major growth driver. Indeed, developing Asia's GDP while demand grows at 10-20% per annum. Nationally significant places with high-security measures to the grassroots for 2020 is forecast to contract by 0.7%, ushering in our region's first recession in close to six decades. energy projects such as these enable our nation’s young people I communities, the pandemic is imposing challenges to In Myanmar - our economy, our lives, and our communities have not been spared. Our fast-growing to study in the comfort and safety of their homes, facilitates the the health of our people. tourism and hospitality industry, the thriving garment manufacturing sector and the millions who de- mechanization of our agriculture sector, and provides access to In this circumstance, the psychological impact among pend on micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) for their livelihoods have been hard hit. information and technology to even our most remote communities societies should not be overlooked. The COVID-19 crisis has Our nation’s youth face disruption to their education and our mobile migrant workers have returned via the internet – delivering rapid economic dividends while building caused stress in all forms to all of us in considering possible home, for now. further confidence in our investment environment. infection, medical care, financial losses, distress and uncer- Our GDP growth rate has fallen to 1.8%. While we may still retain our position this year as one A third important milestone was achieved last month with the tainty of the duration of the pandemic. of the region’s fastest-growing economies, this figure falls short of the 6.8% growth we achieved the government’s decision to engage Roland Berger, a leading global Such worries should not previous year. It is clear that we have challenges to meet but in light of our COVID-19 Economic Relief consulting firm, to oversee a competitive Swiss Challenge tender be kept in mind to prevent and Recovery Plan, we can expect to weather the storm and build back better. Indeed, the Asian Devel- process for a new and unbundled industrial park with low-cost The long-lasting mental health opment Bank has forecast our return to a growth rate of 6% in 2021 — a recovery equally as dramatic housing estates, water supply, sanitation, and waste management impacts. Experts have re- as the initial shock. systems, and other essential infrastructure, to be situated on the Coronavirus minded that anxiety, panic western bank of the Yangon River. I am convinced that this course and stress are linked to the of action will result in a fairer, more competitive and better-quality pandemic is infectious pandemics. Some project overall, providing a model for future such projects. reports said patients infect- Working with the Development Assistance Coordination Unit, we have mobilized hundreds of mil- Environmental sustainability will be a key feature of this mul- actually an acid ed with COVID-19 might lions of dollars more in grants and concessional loans to finance our immediate relief and longer-term ti-billion-dollar initiative. In keeping with the project’s master plan, suffer from mood dysregu- recovery efforts. construction will involve flood resilient design, the use of natural and test of every lation, anxiety, anger, and Importantly, I am pleased to note that foreign investor interest in Myanmar has remained resilient. man-made parks, canals, and other waterways, while at the same worsening of any preexisting Indeed, for the first time in years, Foreign Direct Investment for a single budget year has passed the time conserving important wetland and biodiversity areas. organization mental illness. USD 5 billion mark. With several new proposals for major projects in the power, manufacturing and Landmark announcements such as these have often drawn the Although there are no the real estate sector now under active consideration by the Myanmar Investment Commission, the spotlight from other transformative yet less high-profile initiatives or every specific guidelines to ad- prospects look bright. This has been no easy feat. Yet, ensuring the continued flow of appropriate and aimed at strengthening our investment enabling environment. One dress COVID-19 related responsible investment into Myanmar will play an essential role in supporting a more resilient and such initiative can be seen in the recent launch of a new online Yan- community distress until now, individ- sustainable economic recovery. gon Building Permit System, streamlining procedures and reducing how they could uals need to develop their paperwork when seeking construction permits. I am pleased to confidence to liberate from announce that in just five months since its launch, there have been successfully the pandemic by practising more than 1,000 applications made. healthcare guidelines of The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations take control wearing facemask, hand- looks forward to pioneering future digital government initiatives in washing and social dis- the months and years ahead. In doing so, we seek to further propel measures and tancing. Myanmar up the World Bank’s Doing Business Index when next Strategic management published, and to create greater opportunities for government ser- could relieve is also required for pre- vices to reach those most in need, overcoming gender, governance venting the infection in the and geographic divides. the worries workplaces. The Union Gov- In a different time, our isolated economy afforded us a degree of protection from the ravages of Our efforts to date have been guided by our COVID-19 Economic ernment has already issued such pandemics. Yet in a new Myanmar — greater connectivity and economic integration have left us Relief Plan. With six months having passed since its launch, we are suffered by the a series of orders on preven- exposed to black swan events such as this. now conducting a stocktaking exercise to account for what we have people. tive measures for the em- Our nation will be forever grateful to the men and women who have so bravely staffed our hospitals, achieved, what is left to be done, and what must come next. We are ployers from both the pub- clinics and quarantine centres, and who continue to provide our nation’s first and last line of defence. also well underway drafting a new, comprehensive and inclusive lic and private sectors. The As Chair of a committee dedicated to fast-tracking the procurement of vital medical supplies, I had the medium- to longer-term Myanmar Economic Recovery and Reform government is also trying to honour to join the Union Minister of Finance, Planning and Industry in handing over new ambulances Programme (MERRP) with which to sustain an economic reform lessen the stress and worries of these workforces who are val- to the Ministry of Health and Sports earlier this month. More ambulances are slated to be deployed to journey begun just four years ago. The MERRP enshrines the notion uable resources for the country. The Coronavirus pandemic is hotspots in the coming weeks and months. of environmental sustainability as part of a truly sustainable economic actually an acid test of every organization or every community The committee remains focused on ensuring fast-tracked delivery of intensive care and personal recovery. As such, we seek to capitalize upon Myanmar’s potential how they could successfully take control measures and could protective equipment to urban and rural health centres, and on working with our equally dedicated for green investment in sectors such as energy and infrastructure, relieve the worries suffered by the people. partners, such as UNOPS, to identify and procure medical supplies and drugs openly, transparently taking full advantage of this opportunity to build back better. In providing possible relief assistance, the Union Gov- and efficiently via international and local markets. In doing so, we seek to relieve at least some of the Myanmar was spared the worst of what the first wave had to ernment is flexible about the term vulnerability. The term pressure faced by our colleagues at the Ministry of Health and Sports, ensuring they have every possible offer, yet today, the spectre of a second wave looms large upon us. vulnerability has gone beyond its previous definition. In addi- resource at their disposal at this critical time. In recent months, we have taken important steps to ensure sustainable development as planned. As we face down this new threat, we will draw strength from one tion to older adults, those who have suffered a sudden loss of In coordination with the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry, and the Development Assistance First, in July we issued Japan’s Marubeni, Sumitomo Corp. and Mitsui & Co. with a notice to pro- another. We shall shoulder this burden because we know that our income or access to social support have been included in the Coordination Unit, the Working Committee to Address COVID-19’s Impact on Myanmar's Economy, ceed with the much anticipated Thilawa LNG-to-Power project — a low-emission alternative to coal. fellow citizen shall do the same for us. There can be no doubt that vulnerable groups as they have to struggle to cope financially, which I am proud to chair, has also been hard at work. In April this year, within weeks of Myanmar’s The project involves the construction of a 1250 MW gas-fired thermal power plant – among Myanmar’s we have a long journey ahead of us. There are no quick fixes. Yet, mentally and physically with the crisis. first confirmed case, we launched our COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan (CERP) – paving the way for largest and equal to one-fifth of our country’s current power generation capacity. In line with this gov- while we isolate ourselves for a time, we must resist the instinct to While common people are the majority population of this a raft of measures intended to mitigate the COVID-19’s economic impact while setting in place the ernment’s commitment to electrify the nation by 2030, a stable power supply will unlock further invest- once again turn inward. country, they also play a key role as they are on the frontlines foundations for a rapid economic recovery. ment in power and other sectors, generating new jobs for a young population eager for opportunities. Just as the hottest fires forge the strongest steel, the challenges facing the challenge of this deadly pandemic. In line with our CERP, to date, we have disbursed close to MMK 2 trillion aimed at addressing the Second, in keeping with this government’s intention to scale-up investment in renewable energy, posed by COVID-19 will mould our national character. We shall come social, health and economic impacts of COVID-19. This figure includes the disbursement of MMK 200 we successfully launched a fast-track international competitive bidding process for no less than 30 closer together as a nation - stronger, kinder and more resilient. billion to assist our nation’s manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and services sectors. A further MMK solar power projects. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and Workers (PPMFW)presents its policy, stance and work programmes

People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and Workers (PPMFW) General-Secretary Daw San San Kyawt presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 26 September.

We need to build compassion and understanding, and of all ethnic groups. We will equality is necessary for us to have trust and unity. preserve ethnic culture, cus- We must cast away narrow-minded nationalism toms and literature. and cultivate a broader national spirit. To establish a We will eliminate pov- democratic federal union with mutual trust, opinions erty as the nation can only and equality through political dialogues is an essential become wealthy when the objective of PPMFW. farmers and labourers are For foreign policy, our party bases on an unbiased wealthy as well. We need to approach that actively and freely puts the national enact laws that protect the interest first. We will promote international relations rights of farmers and labour- and respect the sovereignty of other nations while ers. We will guarantee the practising peaceful coexistence. land ownership of farmers and eliminate the existing monopoly of farmlands, and Greetings esteemed citizens We will now explain our party’s economic pol- resolve land ownership disputes swiftly and rightfully. We pray for the physical and mental wellbeing icies: Our party will ensure farmers have access to a of all citizens of the Union. • To strengthen the industrial agriculture stable regular market, receive reasonable prices, and I am General-Secretary Daw San San Kyawt of system and move forward as a formidable industrial penetrate the international market. We will prioritize the the People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and Workers nation and a major manufacturer of food through a necessary technology, capital, and farm machinery. We (PPMFW). We represent the central workforce of the 20-year plan; will implement organic farming and form agricultural nation, including the farmers, workers and labourers • To reduce government’s hold on the economy co-operative associations. and are formed in harmonious collaboration with and promote the role of private businesses; The minimum wage of our nation needs to corre- experts and professionals. • We must support a free market-based econ- spond with other ASEAN countries. Our citizens work- We are formed with different regional ethnic omy and invite foreign investments with long-term ing abroad need to be offered protection according to groups, and we do not work solely for one region. We benefits. We must protect the stability of domestic international labour laws. National-level plans must be aim for equal all-rounded development of the entire ethnic businesses as well; drawn to create more job opportunities in the nation. Union and to improve the socio-economic livelihoods • Our policy on natural resources will focus on We must implement future action plans to offer of all citizens. We will establish a new Democratic maintaining natural resources into the future and for support in social livelihoods, education and healthcare Federal Union that can stand proudly with the rest the coming generations. We will form public resource for the soldiers serving to protect our nation and their of the world in terms of economy, education and financial commissions and implement transparency. families. The Defence Service must be loved by the defence services. We will overcome our dependence on the ex- citizens and have loyalty to the country. It must become ploitation of natural resources for national revenue the people’s army and be united with the people. We will explain the political policies of PPMFW: and lay the economic foundation for promoting the Civil servants must receive sufficient pay and -- To strengthen the civilian government admin- natural geography and human resources of the nation. support while fiercely combatting corruption on the istration system with democratic values and free We will develop the water routes, land routes, other hand. from corruption; communications, hospitals, universities, special eco- We support freedom of faith within the Republic of -- To amend the Constitution to be better suited nomic zones, industrial zones and other infrastruc- the Union of Myanmar, but we must be vigilant towards for the nation in line with democratic standards and ture. We will provide legal security for SMEs and religious extremists and prevent hatred between the to strengthen the legislative branch; ensure they receive assistance in technology, loans different religions. It is a historical duty for our party -- To strengthen the rule of law to be fair, free, and other matters. and all citizens to defend, protect, and preserve our transparent and free of corruption; We will firmly implement the promotion of tech- races, faiths, and national noble spirits. -- To establish a federal union that corresponds nology and value-added quality for agro-based pro- In conclusion, our country is still rich in natural with internal peace. duces and products as well as the exploration of resources. It is the people who are still in poverty. To To establish a good and clean people-centred the international market, which is essential for the allow all ethnic people and citizens to attain wealth, government administration, everyone from the Pres- farmers. genuine democracy and good governance are needed. ident to the villages and wards-level must be repre- We will attempt to stabilize commodity prices to We respectfully request the people to cast their sentatives of the people elected by the people. There ensure the stability of banks and financial aspects. votes for the People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and must be action against corruption, implementing Our education policy will aim for effective learn- Workers as we pledge to work for the benefit of all transparency, and decentralization in the executive ing and critical thinking through free higher educa- citizens and develop the nation through our represent- branch. tion. We will increase spending on education, offer a atives in the Hluttaw. We will enact or amend laws that protect the sufficiently better educational scholarship or stipend interest of the people in the legislative branch. We programme, grow the skillsets of teachers, send Our party’s motto is: will ensure the judicial branch is free from corrup- more scholars overseas, and create jobs for citizens “To fulfil necessities, tion, has transparency and is not influenced by the within the country. To protect from injustice, executive authority. Our health policy involves drawing a nation- To ensure prosperity in people’s lives, Together with independence, we also inherited al-level plan to ensure sufficient health expenditures Vote for People’s Party of Myanmar Farmers and armed conflicts which are raging on until today. The and provide free medical services to people of low Workers!” unbending stance of political leaders and armed income, children and the elderly. We will organize May all citizens of Myanmar attain peace of mind groups are slowing national development. We need medical trips to remote regions and nurture more and progress for the future on behalf of the People’s to escape from the clutches of our bad heritage and medical professionals. Party of Myanmar Farmers and Workers. influence from history and plan for a brighter future. We will acknowledge and guarantee the full rights * * * *

Section 59 (g) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 59 (g) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to vote more than once in any election for a Hluttaw constituency in which he or she has the right to vote. Anyone who is found guilty of or abetting this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Daingnet National Development Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Daingnet National Development Party Chairperson U Aung Kyaw Zaw presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

Esteemed Nationalities and People was no top official who is Daingnet. They became to tional, ethnic groups, polit- Mingalaba! be interested in how to ask for justice and equality ical parties and organiza- I am Daingnet National Development Party and with whom they should cooperate. tions for the development Chairperson U Aung Kyaw Zaw from Buthidaung They observed Myanmar’s politics and the situa- of Daingnet ethnicity. in Maungtaw District, Rakhine State. tions of Rakhine State, and they came to realize that Daingnet National Development Party applied they should have a political party that can demand Esteemed Nationalities to form the party on 20-3-2015. The Union Election rights for Daingnet people. and People Commission, on 27-8-2015, allowed us to start the The headquarters of the party with political party registration number 100. Esteemed Nationalities and People Daingnet National Devel- Now, I would like to talk a little bit about ethnic In this multiparty democracy era, we the Sakka- opment Party is located at Daingnet people. ma or Daingnet people, after a round of negotiations number 593, Min Saw Mon Daingnet people was formerly known as Thet, among us, have founded the Daingnet National De- Road, Thapyaygone Quarter Thetkama, Sak, and Sakkama. Daingnet people still velopment Party as similarly as the other national in Buthidaung in Maungtaw District in the Rakhine call themselves Sakkama, which means capable races within Myanmar. State. person. Sakka means capable and Ma means person, I will briefly present the Daingnet National De- so Sakkama means competent person. During the velopment Party’s policy and action plans. Party’s flag and emblem British colonial era, Daingnet was called as eth- 1. It is a flag of red and yellow horizontal bands. nic Sak. English presumed Daingnet as an honest, Policy The upper band is red, and the lower band is yellow; hard-working and trustable racial group. Bamar and 1. To work cooperatively with all national, eth- 2. On the left corner of the red band, there is a Rakhine call the racial group Daingnet. Sak is another nic people so that the Republic of the Union of Myan- big white star; name of the racial group Sakkama (Chakma). mar can stand on its dignity among other countries; 3. Red represents bravery; yellow represents 2. To work cooperatively with all national, eth- the protection of race and religion and peace. The big Esteemed Nationalities and People nic people to achieve disciplined multiparty demo- white star represents “the Union”; After talking about the ethnic group, I would like cratic system; 4. The party’s flag can be used in various sizes to have a brief talk about why the party was formed. 3. To take greater efforts to improve education, with a ratio of 5:3; In the past, Daingnet people did not understand what healthcare, socio-economic aspects, and transporta- 5. Daingnet National Development Party’s em- politic is. They were not interested in politics. So, tion for ethnic Daingnet people while promoting the blem consists of a black shield and a Sakkya circle you may want to ask why a Daingnet political party standard of living of other national, ethnic minorities; on the yellow background circle. The upper part of was formed. The majority of Daingnet people are 4. To promote friendship, mutual trust, mutual the symbol mentions the caption “Daingnet National not educated. They are poor. They are unassuming. respect, mutual support, and tolerance between dif- Development Party”. Under the black shield, there is a They collectively live in rural villages, and they rely ferent ethnic groups to foster family spirit between caption “D.N.D.P”. Yellow represents the protection of on farming for their living, so they are not interested them; the race and peace; the black shield represents Daing- in politics, and they do not understand politics. Some 5. To preserve tradition, culture and national net people. The Sakkya circle represents a powerful people brought Daingnet people to towns and per- character of Daingnet people, and innovatively adapt and brave ethnic group. suaded them. Daingnet people dared not complain them to modern needs. and did what their benefactors asked, whether it was Esteemed Nationalities and Ethnic People in fair or not. They suffered from deep troubles. Action plans Rakhine State In this era, a few Daingnet people move to cities 1. All national, ethnic groups have sovereignty We are an ethnic group of the Rakhine State. Since and receive education, and work at government over the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, so all a long time, various ethnic groups such as Khami, Mro, offices. Then, they noticed how big was the gap national, ethnic groups will unitedly work so that Thet, Rakhine, and Daingnet live in the Rakhine State separating their standard of living from other racial Myanmar can stand on its dignity; through thick and thin. Under the Constitution, our groups’ benchmark. They realized why there was a 2. To ensure national equality, mutual respect, Daingnet National Development Party, in cooperation gap and why they were poor. They learned why other individual rights and freedom in implementing a with our alliance parties, will take more significant racial groups gained opportunities and why Daingnet multiparty democratic system; efforts for unity, development, equality, creation of a people lost opportunities. Some Daingnet people 3. To work hard for the development of ethnic federal system and the benefits of the Rakhine State became to feel that they should provide leadership to Daingnet people and other national, ethnic minorities and ethnic groups. achieve equality and fairness. Young Daingnet people who were not well developed and lost opportunities So, in conclusion, I would like to request all Daing- started working hard to improve their education. because of lack of knowledge; net people and all residents of the Rakhine State to vote Many Daingnet people began trying to get jobs at 4. With “Union Spirit”, to cooperate with all for our Daingnet National Development Party, which government offices. Even when they did at govern- stakeholders in working for national interests; emblem features “Shield and Sakkya Circle”. ment offices, they got only low-rank jobs, and there 5. If necessary, to collaborate with other na- May all of you have excellent health and wealth.

Campaign speeches of political parties for 2020 General Election on 27-28 September

CAMPAIGN speech of New Society Party for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 27 September, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar —on 28 September. — MNA

Elections are the main pillar for supporting democracy. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Deal on paid sick leave for all Canadians WORLD should avert snap elections IN BRIEFS Paris cleaver attack OTTAWA—Prime Minister Jus- Covid-19 outbreak, including to tin Trudeau on Friday reached care for children or relatives. suspect says acted a deal with the opposition leftist And it agreed to NDP de- over Charlie Hebdo New Democrats on paid sick mands for the two week paid cartoons leave for all Canadian workers sick leave for workers who must during the pandemic, avoiding isolate after being exposed to PARIS—A man suspected of possible snap elections. the new coronavirus. wounding two people with a The minority Liberal gov- In exchange, the NDP said meat cleaver near the former ernment earlier this week had it would back the bill as well as Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo in a so-called throne speech pro- support the government’s agen- magazine has admitted posed sweeping new measures da in a confidence vote that is staging the attack, linking it to to help Canadians weather a expected to follow in the coming the republication of cartoons second Covid-19 wave. weeks. of the Prophet Mohammed by But its agenda and a bill “If this agreement is re- the satirical weekly, sources to enact key parts of it faced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 25, 2020, struck a flected in the bill,” NDP leader said Saturday. The man, who possible defeat in parliament, as deal on new benefits to help Canadians through a second Covid-19 Jagmeet Singh told a news con- said he was born in Pakistan the Tories and Bloc Quebecois wave. PHOTO: AFP/FILE ference, “we will support the and is 18, “takes responsibility withheld their support and the government. In a last-ditch effort to bill, and we will also support the for his action,” which came New Democratic Party (NDP) With the defeat of the bill gain NDP support, the Liber- throne speech.” three weeks into the trial of made demands for increased -- and its agenda -- the govern- als boosted a weekly benefit for The bill is to be presented to suspected accomplices in the social spending to prop up the ment would have fallen. those unable to work during the parliament on Monday.—AFP 2015 massacre of the news- paper’s staff, a source close to the investigation said. Trump to name Amy Coney Barrett to US Supreme Court: reports The man said during questioning he places his WASHINGTON—President top court. actions “in the context of the Donald Trump intends to name Citing sources close to the republication of cartoons” Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the process, various media outlets, of the Prophet Mohammed Supreme Court, US media re- including The New York Times in Charlie Hebdo, the source ported Friday, who if confirmed and CNN, said Trump would put said. A man armed with a would cement a solid conserva- forward the 48-year-old judge. meat cleaver critically wound- tive majority on the high court. “We are going to be an- ed two people on Friday near US President Donald nouncing somebody great,” the Charlie Hebdo’s former offices Trump is set to unveil his Su- US president said in Virginia on in the French capital’s 11th preme Court nominee on Satur- a whirlwind three-state cam- district.—AFP day, barely five weeks out from paign tour Friday. the November 3 presidential “Tomorrow [Saturday] I election, with US media report- think is going to be a big day!” UK billionaire ing that he has chosen conserv- he added, as the crowd roared Ratcliffe’s ative judge Amy Coney Barrett with approval. Amy Coney Barrett, 48, is considered hostile to abortion rights -- a key issue for the job. The president did not name for many Republicans. PHOTO: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME/AFP Monaco tax If the 48-year-old law pro- his nominee but earlier said his change his mind before the of- Biden, have demanded that Re- residence fessor is indeed nominated and decision was made. Barrett was ficial announcement, expected publicans back off on replacing confirmed, her appointment “outstanding” he said. at 5 pm (2100 GMT) Saturday. Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- a liberal confirmed would consolidate a conserva- Media reports noted the Democratic opponents, led icon -- until after the November tive majority in the country’s mercurial Trump could still by presidential candidate Joe 3 election.—AFP LONDON—Brexit-support- ing British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, head of the Ineos group, has officially relocat- Lebanon PM designate ed to the tax haven Monaco, according to UK company recuses himself from records disclosed this week. Ratcliffe’s residency forming new cabinet there, which had been BEIRUT—Lebanon’s premier-designate recused himself previously reported by from forming a new cabinet Saturday as international pres- British newspapers but not sure mounts for a reform-minded administration to replace confirmed, was document- the government that resigned after a deadly August port ed in filings for Hampshire blast. “I excuse myself from continuing the task of forming Aviation, a private aviation the government,” Mustapha Adib said in a televised speech, company he is a director of, apologizing to the Lebanese people for his “inability to real- at Companies House. ize its aspirations for a reformist team” to save the country. The 67-year-old boss of Lebanon’s last government resigned in the aftermath of the petrochemicals firm Ineos colossal blast in Beirut port on August 4 that killed more than and one of Britain’s richest 190 people, wounded thousands and ravaged swathes of the men has often been labelled capital.—AFP a recluse but has raised his Since his nomination late last month, Lebanon’s premier-designate global profile with recent Mustapha Adib has been under immense pressure to quickly form a forays into the world of sport new government to carry out the necessary reforms to unlock billions with Formula One team of dollars in foreign aid. PHOTO: AFP Mercedes.—AFP 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13 IMF raises Colombia’s American Airlines to get $5.5 bn credit line to $17.2 bn WASHINGTON—The In- that could be deployed to loan from US Treasury ternational Monetary Fund head off a crisis. on Friday announced it had The latest renewal in be boosted to as much as raised by $6.5 billion a cred- May was for $10.8 billion, $7.5 billion, “although such it line offered to Colombia but deputy IMF managing amount is subject to final to about $17.2 billion, aim- director Antoinette Sayeh approval by the Treasury,” ing to help the country cope said in a statement that American said in a secu- with the economic effects of Colombia’s downturn was rities filing. The CARES Covid-19. deeper than expected and Act also provided $25 bil- “The augmentation the country is set for its lion in Payroll Support was approved in light of worst recession on record. Programme (PSP) funds Colombia’s continued “The augmentation of for US carriers, including qualification with very access under the current $5.8 billion to American. strong institutional policy FCL arrangement will help US airlines that took PSP frameworks, track record Colombia manage height- funds committed to not un- of economic performance ened external risks, protect dertaking any involuntary and policy implementation, ongoing efforts to effective- job cuts through the end of and against a backdrop of ly respond to the pandem- September. American has higher external risks and ic, continue to integrate said it could lay off 19,000 a larger than expected ad- migrants from Venezuela, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker joined fellow airline executives earlier this week to call workers starting in October verse impact from Covid-19 foster inclusive growth and for additional federal aid to the industry. PHOTO: AFP if there is not a new relief pandemic,” the Washing- reduce external vulnerabil- WASHINGTON—Ameri- as 19,000 employees next part of the massive CARES package. ton-based crisis lender said ities,” she said. can Airlines has agreed to a month without another Act federal relief package Airline CEOs visited in a statement. IMF mission chief for $5.5 billion loan from the US relief package from Con- passed this spring, adds the White House on Sep- Colombia has had a Colombia Hamid Faruqee Treasury as it aims to ride gress, said the financing to American’s mounting tember 17 to lobby for such Flexible Credit Line (FCL) said the country’s economy out the downturn caused by will “help us shore up our debt level, which is higher legislation, but talks in Con- since May 2009, and the is expected to shrink 8.2 per the coronavirus, the carrier longer-term liquidity until than that of other leading gress have stalled amid IMF board has renewed it cent this year, worse than announced Friday. demand returns,” accord- US carriers. The Treas- intensifying partisanship every two years, providing the 2.5 per cent drop origi- The airline, which has ing to a message to employ- ury Department told the ahead of the November the country with money nally forecast.—AFP said it could lay off as many ees. The loan, authorized as carrier that the loan could presidential election.—

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By Swe Oo Wai

TRANSLATED BY HTUT HTUT (TWANTAY)

HE first person who came to tell the author was a niece Twho had been to No 4 ward of Hline Township, Yangon Region as a guest. The second person was a taxi driv- er and both of them brought the information and told the author about that. The next thing was the post uploaded to the social media by Daw May Thandar from the Department of Information and Public Relations Department in Hline U Kyaw Kyaw Tun is Yangon Township. These conditions Region Hluttaw Representative representing Hline Township pushed the author into visiting Constituency 1. there. For that reason, the author contacted U Kyaw Kyaw Tun, the region Hluttaw represent- Aye Yeik Mon Street in No 4 ative representing Hline Town- ward. Flower pots made with ship Constituency 1. U Kyaw auto tyre in the shape of a Kyaw Tun came to wait for coffee bowl were seen there. At The children are taking swings. the author at Butaryone bus that time, a man was painting stop on Bayintnaung road on the flower pots white and a the day when an appointment group of broadcasting media Stretch of hybrid tod- of the private school. A stretch of Aye Yeik Mon Housing. We was made. Meanwhile U Kyaw arriving there earlier than the dy-palm and coconut tree of hybrid toddy-palm and organized those living there Kyaw Tun took the author by author was shooting there with There is a big magnificent coconut trees can be seen on to repair the platforms in the his car to a private school at the use of a video camera. brick house in the other street the green lawn on the platform front of the brick houses of in front of the big brick house. their own plan and negotia- Impressive artistic works are tions were conducted. We want on display by decorating on to see concrete, lawn and soil the hybrid toddy-palm tree areas all on the platform. Small and coconut trees. The artistic flower plants and benches are works are full of different wanted to be grown as well for bright colours. Every tree’s ensuring that the people can artistic work includes pictures feel a pleasant sight sense. of human, flower, bird, puppet The flower plants called Nyo and peacock and they look like Pyar San have been grown. If a lively painting and they show they are in full bloom, they look the imagination and will of the pretty with violet colour. Our artist. aim is that we would like the passers-by to get pleasant feel- With a desire to grow small ings. At the top of the street, flower plants two big flower pots are placed Regional Hluttaw repre- and star flowers are grown. sentative U Kyaw Kyaw Tun The reason for growing the said, “There are many sepa- star flowers is that it can give The tree stem seats are prepared to sit having a good rest. rate brick houses on the road us shade. Its blossoms are fra- “

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country. These flower pots can a row of shops, beer station, be easily broken or damaged. heaps of old things seem like While we were in Thailand, a complicated sight. Actually the flower pots are made of old these places are public area tyres. The forms are different and so it should be beneficial and we took photographs of to the public. For that reason, them. Once we made a few parks are created and flower inquiries about it by showing pots are placed. See-saws, the photos, the tyre- related slopes and swings have been shop from Baho Street in arranged. Sports gears have Sangyoung Township, Yangon been installed for the elders assured us that they could do. to do exercises for health in One old tyre cost K10,000 and cooperation with Yangon City it cannot be easily broken or Development Committee damaged. The two tyres were (YCDC). In the past, such pub- placed separately 24 feet apart lic area was very rare to see. and a total of 15 old tyres are Such moves will be beneficial going to be stood. We expect 45 to the public in the future.” old tyres will be enough for the whole township.” Fulfilling to the places in Duties must be assigned need to Ko Aung Lay regarding the “When our government artworks. The painting charge started taking office, Yangon for one old tyre is worth about Chief Minister U Phyo Min K25,000 to K30,000. He is a Thein said Yangon would be Hline resident and he is giving created to be a clean, pleasant us a hand with his outstanding and beautiful city. As part of artwork. measures to help succeed this ambition, we are engaging in The photo shows a row of hybrid toddy-palm and coconut trees at Aye Yeik Mon Street in No 4 Ward in Hline Tsp. Decoration with colourful the implementation of Yangon paints to be a pleasant city by doing grant and they can be adorned. Street from there. It is the plat- artistic work seen on every Pointing to the brick wall our bit,” said U Kyaw Kyaw Anyone can earn an income of form between Ywama Kyaung flower pot which is illustrated beside the platform, U Kyaw Tun. K2,000 or K3,000 a day if star Street and Bayintnaung Street. with children-like pictures Kyaw Tun added, “That brick flower blossoms picked up are Big flower pots decorated by including elephants, horses, wall will be decorated with Doing our bit bought. For that reason, our colourfully are placed in a row. owls, fish, monkey and flowers. colourful paints. Small short After the author had a chat attention is focused on the They are in the shape of two Verdant plants and big col- chairs will be arranged and 50 with Hluttaw representative growing of the star flowers. and half feet high coffee bowl ourful flower pots attract the watt LED lamps will be electri- U Kyaw Kyaw Tun and took There is no risk of traffic in this with a handle and 16 inches attentions from the passers-by fied. Therefore the passers-by the photograph of necessary street and there are also those opening. Paper flowers are and the autos crossing Baho at night can see clearly and records, he remembered the who walk in the winter morn- planted in every flower pots. Street. It is a very good idea! it may prevent risk of crimes. words U Kyaw Kyaw Tun men- ings. Street lamps are hung on Well-wet leaves of every plant The flower pots will be placed tioned along the street. The the lamp-posts in the street for look verdant.” It’s likely to be costly up to 1,150 feet long platform author remarked that Yangon enabling the passers-by to see Regarding the paper As regards, Hluttaw rep- and the platform is wide. If the would certainly be a clean, clearly in the daybreak. flowers, U Kyaw Kyaw Tun resentative U Kyaw Kyaw Tun walkers have a walk there and pleasant and beautiful city said, “Paper flowers are not ex- said, “We got this idea from back, it will be good for health. as Yangon Chief Minister U With concerted efforts pensive. The passers-by don’t Republic of Korea and Thai- Phyo Min Thein mentioned if made recklessly pick the flowers and land. While we were in ROK, More beneficial to the township authorities, township “The next thing I would the plants are watered once the pots are made of fibre. public development affairs commit- like to tell is about hybrid every two days.” These are likely to be more He continued to say, tees, donors and artists make toddy-palm and coconut trees. The strange thing is the costly and unsuitable for our “Bushes, roots of the trees, collaborative effort. There is a total of 18 hybrid toddy-palm and coconut tree and their stems are black. It is an advice coming from the trishaw drivers and they suggested the bottom part of the trees should be painted. The six or seven feet high of the bottom part of the hybrid toddy-palm and coconut trees were painted white and then yellow. All of these are assisted by artist Ko Aung Lay who is working for ILBC as an instructor. We bought Ko Aung Lay necessary things as to the painting. Now the No 4 ward of Aye Yeik Mon Housing Street gives pleasures to the pas- sers-by. All the residents feel satisfied with the artistic work created by Ko Aung Lay. It is the glad news that the move is meant for the people.” Flower pots are decorated with colourful paints. “ We proceeded to Baho 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Japan PM Suga ‘determined’ to hold Olympics despite pandemic

UNITED NATIONS—Japan is “determined” to host the post- poned Olympic Games in 2021 despite the coronavirus pandem- ic, the country’s newly elected prime minister told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Sep 25). “In the summer of next year, Japan is determined to host the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games as proof that humanity has defeated the pandemic,” Yoshihide Suga said in his first Hantharwady’s Aung Hlaing Win international address since taking office last week. (red) struggles for the ball with “I will continue to spare no effort in order to welcome you Magway FC’s Zin Maung Maung (blue) during their MNL Week- to Games that are safe and secure,” added Suga in the video 19 match played at Thuwunna message. Stadium in Yangon on 26 The march of the coronavirus around the globe forced the September 2020. PHOTO: MNL historic decision to delay the Games earlier this year. But with continued spikes in infection worldwide, there are ongoing questions about whether the event will be possible Hantharwady faces shock loss to next year. Organizers and Olympic officials have insisted the Games will go on, with International Olympic Committee vice Magway in MNL Week-19 president John Coates saying Friday “this has to happen,” citing athletes who would be devastated by a cancellation. HANTHARWADY United faced ed the game with a fast and furi- the penalty area of opponents, But medical experts have warned that the massive inter- a 2-4 shock loss to Magway FC ous attack, but Magway relied on and thus Hantharwady gained national event could be difficult to hold if the pandemic is not in their Week-19 match of Myan- clever tackling plus responsive penalty kick at 78 minutes. under control by next summer. And enthusiasm for the Games mar National League which was aggression, showcasing brave The penalty was successfully appears to have waned in Japan, with polls over the summer played yesterday at Thuwunna play of a middle-class team of kicked by Donald Bissa to score finding just one in four Japanese want to see them happen, Stadium in Yangon. MNL. Hantharwady United their equalizer at 78 minutes. and most backing either a further postponement or outright The win for Magway FC earned their first goal at 21 min- After 2-2, Hantharwady cancellation. was mostly brought about by utes, and the goal was scored launched an open attack, but Organizers and officials are discussing a long and complex the collective play of all team’s by Aung Hlaing Win by passing Magwe relied on a counter play, list of possible coronavirus countermeasures that they hope local youth players. They relied over opponents with his smart and Soe Lwin Lwin scored the will make it possible to hold the Games, even if a vaccine is not on their power play till the final dribbling. third goal for Magwe at 80 min- available.—AFP whistle to create their incredi- After 1-0, Hantharwady con- utes. Magway’s players were ble victory over a big team like trolled the game with stable play, eager for more goals, and Naing Hantharwady. Head coach, U and the team carried their good Naing Kyaw ended the game with Myo Min Tun’s Hantharwady result until the break time. a goal at 89 minutes, and which United, lined up with key players With a renovated tactic, Mag- was a final and fourth goal for his including Donald Bissa, Emeka, way showed their best style of team. The loss of MNL’s favourite Kekere, captain and keeper Ko play in the second half by scoring team, Hantharwady leads their Ko Naing, Hein Htet Aung, Shwe multi-goals. At 48-minute mark, team to blur their championship Hlaing Win and Aung Moe Htwe. Magway found their equalizer dream for this year. In the meantime, local play- and youth star Aung Myint Tun Now, defending champion ers based Magway FC showed netted it. Again, Aung Myint Tun Shan United is also running in the their best style with youth players also scored his second goal for champion’s path with two match- keeper Pyae Phyo Thu, captain the team at 61 minutes to bring es left to play. Hantharwady will Naing Naing Kyaw, Kyaw Thet super motivation for his team. next play against another cham- Oo, Win Moe Kyaw, Pyae Moe, After a goal led by Magway pionship dreamer Ayeyarwady Aung Tun Tun and Zin Maung FC, Hantharwady tried to break United on 1 October at Thuwunna Japan is “determined” to host the postponed Olympic Games in Maung under the guidance of the result and created some more Stadium, and the match will be a 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s newly elected their head coach U Aung Zaw goal opportunities in the last min- very decisive one to decide who prime minister told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday Myo. Hantharwady United start- utes. Magway played roughly in is a champion. —Lynn Thit (Tgi) (Sep 25). PHOTO: AFP

Tennis: Roland Garros braced for fewer fans, plenty of rain and ‘dangerous’ balls

PARIS—French Open chiefs admitted on Fri- French government has insisted a maximum day (Sep 25) that the decision to radically slash of 1,000 fans a day be allowed into the Roland the number of fans allowed at the tournament Garros grounds. Initially, the French Tennis to just 1,000 a day will mean “millions of euros Federation (FFT) had hoped for 20,000, which up in smoke”. However, that’s just one of a then became 11,500 before suffering another number of headaches facing the organizers, downsize to 5,000. “We deeply regret these two days out from the start of the season’s final new restrictions,” the FFT said in a statement. Grand Slam event. For FFT president Bernard Giudicelli, “WE REGRET THESE RESTRICTIONS” “5,000 spectators daily in the stadium was The French Open should have been staged already in our eyes a minimum”. There will between May and June but was pushed back be huge financial implications. “We are in the four months to avoid the worst of the corona- process of quantifying but tens of millions of The new roof over the Philippe Chatrier court is likely to see plenty of action over virus pandemic. euros have gone up in smoke,” admitted FFT the next two weeks. PHOTO: AFP/FRANCK FIFE However, with cases on the rise again, the marketing boss Stephane Morel.—AFP The Global New Light of Myanmar

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HEN a person’s hobby becomes much stronger than average, it has absolutely been his passion for ages. There is the only passion that I can’t W help doing the whole day. I’d like to say that it has become a serious heart disease for me, and I spend most of my spare time for it quite often. Even if I do not have this passion a day, I will have literary talks with my close friends and do teaching my pupils at least one. That is nothing but having a passion for books. As for me, books are friends indeed in my need. I have cultivated a hobby of reading all by myself since my Grade 3 student’s life. By Hu Wo (Cuckoo’s However, we did not then have a lot of books at home but some books written by the Song) B.Ed. (Final Year), Ven. Ashin Cendadika. Anyhow, I read all these books as much as I could understand Specialization in English, them. Fortunately, it was very easy to read and understand almost all of his books. The Yangon University reason is why his writing style is obviously simple and clear though the subject matter of those books touches upon the profound Buddhist teachings. Thus, the scholar monk became the very first writer whom I had ever met throughout my reading life. After having read Ashin Cendadika’s, I had a chance to read several books which were written by Thutaythi Bhone Myint Thway, one of my favourite authors. His non-fiction is about enhancing the better attitude towards a big success in life. I had noticeably felt that my thoughts and manners became mature, especially speaking in public and among peers. Moreover, I wanted to read all kinds of books of different au- thors more than before because of this writer’s prestige. I went on reading well-known books of other writers then. I guess that I have read over 300 books of about 60 writers until now. Of these writers, the poets whom I have well known include Zaw Gyi, Min Thu Wun and Ngwe Ta Yi. Zaw Gyi’s poems give me peace of mind while telling many truths about life. By the time I read most of Min Thu Wun’s poems, I get a strong feeling in my heart because they had been composed about his love and country. I have always got the backbone to face my life from reading Ngwe Ta Yi’s. Besides, Shin Maha Rahtathara, Seindakyawthu U Aw, U Kyee, U Saung, Thakhin Ko Taw Hmaing, A-Choke-tan Saya Phay and Dagon Taya are in the list of my favourite poets. I love reading poems as they are usually short in length to be memorized easily. There are still other writers that I admire most. All of them had widely written short stories, novels, articles, essays and other types of literature. The writers of short stories who I like best are U Pho Kyar, Mg Htin, Thawda Swe, Minn Shin and Nay Winn Myint. Nu Nu Yi (Innwa), Khin Khin Htoo, Juu, Seint (Education), Naing Winn Swe, Tsinphyukyun Aung Thein and Chit Oo Nyo are my favourite novelists. Among the writers of articles, Aung Thinn, Mg Swum Yi, Ludu Sein Winn, Pi Moe Hnin, Shwe-U Daung, U Nu and Thein Pe Myint have done marvels for me. The persons who I must have a great respect for about their articles are U Pe Maung Tin, Dr Hla Pe, Dr Than Htun, Mg Khin Min (Danuphyu), Mg Tha Noe and Saya Thet Zaw (Myeikhtila). Tin Moe’s and Pyinmana Mg Ni Thinn’s essays are modelled on my study of essay writing. I have, personally speaking, preferred the books of Thakhin Ba Thaung, Mya Than Tint and Tin Maung Myint in translation. We all know that today is not the age of plays although these were really popular between writers and readers at one time. This time would be said to have become ``the Golden Age of Plays´´. Hence, I have never studied lots of plays widely, except only a few. A recognized authority on plays was U Pon Nya and he was, figuratively speaking, called the Shakespeare of Myanmar by modern writers. Zaw Gyi and Thakhin Ba Thaung were famous for some of their plays, too. To my eye, any play should be learnt as ancient classic by every lover of literature. SEE PAGE-S-3 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

A deadly virus was born from a dirty place of the healthy world.

The evil virus is going around the world accelerating its speed.

The virus infects all people around us, and attacks our health.

Those who get infected get the common symptoms of fever and dry cough.

By Myat Lay Ayeyar, The wicked virus BA (English) also infected the people East Yangon University. showing no symptoms.

The virus confines us like prisoners in jails with “Stay home” rules.

It makes the poor hungry and unhappy suspending the jobs.

S I am a Myanmar classical the interim period between 2500 mar people, believe in Na-mate(por- It makes the children songs lover, I always like to and 3000 years of Buddha’s Sasana. tent),Ta-baung(random utterances) A listen to most of these songs These 500 interim years will be the and so on. Na-mate means a sign of unable to join schools, since I was young. I was familiar with best time of the future. After that, warning that something good or bad or play together. them because of my father who used U Nu said, “Your Reverend, what is going to happen soon and Ta- to be a guitarist in the orchestra of strange things would happen in that baung also means random utterances Our scientists our township and he could play the time?” “My layman,” said the revered of children, actors and madmen that are racing for a vaccine tunes of Myanmar classical songs Sayadaw, “ there would one day are said as a prophecy. If you are the on the guitar very well. One day, appear on this earth a great king who one who do not believe in such kinds to beat the virus. he made me listen to a song.. After must carry out missionary works in of things, I will not persuade you to listening to it from beginning to end, our country. The Buddha’s Sasana believe, but I just want you to know One thing for sure it gave me some food for thought. will be as bright as the moon or the their functions are in Buddhism. As is the virus will disappear The original singer of that song was sun in his time and his great glory you know, we are currently facing soon from our world. Khin Maung Yin. He was not only a and power will also be unmatched. the great effects of Covid-19 since singer but a famous actor. The title of He will build many pagodas and do the last week of March and then the that song is “Tha-Gyar’s Sasana”. The many good deeds and send many numbers of patient and death rate Kyaw King word ‘Tha-Gyar’ refers to ‘Tha-Gyar- missionary groups to different are increasing day by day. This is the Min’, King of the celestials, who are countries. During the time before the catastrophe of Epidemic diseases if very close to us in our Myanmar cul- rule of the King, people will severely we look at it from the religious point ture. Here, this article will deal with suffer the great effects of the three of view. It is sure that we may not my thoughts related to that song. catastrophes, namely Famine, War know such things are intentionally or There has been an argument and Epidemic Disease. Tha-Gyar-Min coincidentally happening now and between Buddha’s Sasana and Tha- will watch and help that noble King ever. Gyar’s Sasana. In fact, there is only and his people. Like the line of King Whatever religions you believe, one Sasana under Lord Buddha. If Maung Yin’s song, Tha-Gyar-Min the basic principles are to do good so, you may ask a question “what is will save those who always do good things, to avoid doing bad things Tha-Gyar’s Sasana?” I will give you deeds and remove those who have and to train your mind to be pure the answer by extracting the event the impurities of mind. I think that and clean. But we, Myanmar people from the page number 12 and 13, time will come around 2600 years of put faith in the secular affairs. Since Volume 6 of Damapada Pali. In 1995, Buddha’s Sasana. Therefore, I want we were young, we heard our elders Prime Minister U Nu addressed to you to do good deeds and Vipasa- tell us that Tha-Gyar-Min has two the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw, requesting na Meditation more and more, my parchments. Now, he may put the an answer to the question “What respected layman.” names of good people on the gold, does Tha-Gyar’s Sasana mean?” The Surprisingly, now is 2564 years and those of the bad on the other. revered Sayadaw answered, “My lay- of Buddha’s Sasana. So, I think we are Let’s hope we have our names on the man, actually it should not be called passing through the interim period gold one. ‘Tha-Gyar’s Sasana, but it means that I mentioned above. We, Myan- 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 3

VERY young person has a The story of successful people small, incapable dream to be successful in like Mark Zuckerberg, founder of of doing things, E life like their heroes. The Facebook, and Cristiano Ronaldo, and disappointed fact of the matter is that we live in current soccer phenomenon, in myself. This is why the real world, dealing with real reminds us to get out of our I had to wake up from people, real problems and chal- comfort zone and take risks and my dream and force lenges every day. Thus, it matters challenges outside which could myself to figure so much to connect these two make us stronger and our dreams out what I am different worlds. There is nothing come true. really passion- wrong with you to dream about Many a time have we heard ate about. It something to become true; the famous motto, ‘No pain, No took me for a however, if you live in the dream gain’. The story of these success- couple of months world for a long time, you will ful young men has proved it true. to discover my passion surely get fear and insecurity, As a big fan of soccer, I have been which I want to bring to disappointment and depression, watching the ups and downs of life into the real world and live and most likely you might get Cristiano Ronaldo. He is a great for it my entire life. Since then, confusion what to do with your example for those who want to my life becomes alive, exciting By: Yan Naing life. So you’ve got to bring your make their dreams come true. and meaningful. The way I see (Master of Divinity major in dream into reality and start living Since childhood, he had a dream myself and the way I spend Leadership Studies, International in the real world wherein you to become the best soccer player my free time, my energy and Graduate School of Leadership) may do something practically in the world. At the start of his resources are totally changed. I about your dream. You may have career, he had to leave his family learn to focus on one thing, make many dreams but you can only at the early age, and moved to sure objectives, and plan for my focus on a dream to make it hap- different well-known football personal development, and best pen. Why? Because you can’t do clubs which could help him of all, I learn to take action and many things in life and you get become the best soccer player. responsibility for my life. only twenty-four hours a day to After playing soccer more than Therefore, I would like the accomplish your to-do list. a decade, he has won five times young readers to ponder on this Many young people today of the FIFA World Player of the question: Are you living in the live in the dream world without Year award and the Ballon d’Or dream world or the real world? connecting their dream to the award, presented by French news If you are still in the dream real world. They enjoy dreaming magazine. He is truly a man of world, wake up and start doing and living in it because there is ‘dedication, hard work all the something for your life. Dreams no requirement of responsibility time, and belief.’ This is what he without goals are just dreams. and no one can give critique to said, “I’m living a dream I never Follow your heart. Take chances. them. As a result of living longer want to wake up from.” Today, Do not be afraid to fail. Nothing in the dream world, they may he is a champion and a hero to in life is worthwhile unless you lose courage, confidence and millions of young people around take risks. When you have a clear even their identity, and they the globe. dream with certain goals and you may start blaming others for On the other hand, I had ever connect it to the real world, your their problems and try to avoid lived in the dream world for some life will become like what A.P. J. responsibility. In other words, time as a teenager and I enjoyed Abdul Kalam, former President it may be called living in the staying in my comfort zone. I had of India said, “Dream is not that comfort zone, a situation where admired some successful people, which you see while sleeping, one feels safe or at ease. Hence, but never had I wanted to go far it is something that does not let there is no growth, no test and from my safe zone and take risks you sleep.” no failure in the comfort zone. like them. Slowly I began to feel

FROM PAGE-S-1 whatever he says or does, such as making a presentation, my part, it costs at least 10000 kyats to buy books once Quite frankly, I had no chance to borrow or buy discussing and writing. In my experience, many listeners at a bookstore. English books in the past. I can now take this opportu- find the good orators having a good reading experience. Of course, the cover of any book may not play the nity to read a number of such books only when I join Almost all readers are ready to enter an argument with most important role in reading in order to obtain a target the university. However, I have studied only a few books others about any topic. I think that anyone needs to read, purpose. Next, a clever reader should not look for a written in the intermediate level of English by some read and read if he wishes to be a writer. In addition to happy ending against a writer’s will when reading effec- writers. Those writers I have ever known were Edith these ideas, he will be reading all sorts of literature he tively and efficiently. Life is changing everywhere with Nesbit, John Scott, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan could lay his hands on. the passage of time. It can be found in descriptive short Poe, the Brothers Grimm, Charles Dickens, Anna Sewell, If I sometimes arrive at a bookshop, it usually takes stories of authorities on literature. One of my unforget- Jane Austin, Michael Duckworth, T.C. Jupp, and Ira Levin. me about an hour and a half there looking for books with table mottoes is: `Books for All´. This motto says that Two out of the writers Edgar Allan Poe and Anna Sewell a rapid heartbeat. I love books so much that I do not even everybody is supposed to read books of all types. Sharing are my favourites for the former’s short stories were de- lend them to my best friends at all. Despite knowing how is also a kind of care. As man is a social animal, so we tective and mysterious, but the latter’s novel, descriptive bad this habit of grudge is, I find it very difficult to get rid must take good care of people around us by sharing our and sorrowful. of this habit. I always see the cover of a book that I am experience, lending a wide range of books and holding a Reading various kinds of books day after day, I be- going to buy at first. Unfortunately for me, if there are yearly ceremony of literary talks. Above all, reading is my lieve that I still have more things to explore, and there- few flaws on its cover, perhaps I will not buy that book life and I hope that I will have made a collection of my fore, I will keep on self-study until my death. Also, a per- even though it is worth buying on account of my must. experience for everyone in the world as a budding orator son who has studied a lot in advance will be prepared for Nevertheless, I like to buy just rare books at any price. On and writer. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 4 FEATURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR FEATURE 5

Sikworm Farm in Tongzang. PHOTO: KYAW ZEYA

Surbung Airport to develop tourism in Chin State

HE Surbung Airport in and Reed Lake. It will also provide northwestern border with India, over 50 feet deep. Falam would play an im- easy and quick access to other air- making it a convenient trip for What makes Lake Reed T portant role in developing ports in states/regions throughout those coming from the South unique is that the lake is never the domestic and international the countries. Asian country. short of water. tourism by connecting the hilly Moreover, the authorities More travellers have come Chin State with the other parts of Reed Lake are promoting community based to Reed Lake, which is one of the the country. Chin State possess The Chin State cabinet is tourism (CBT) in Lake Reed so that famous tourist sites in Chin State, natural attractions for local and promoting tourism based on Lake the cultural mores of ethnic Chins during the December holiday foreign travellers., Reed, and have found that most of can be exposed to tourists from period. the tourists are from the neigh- India and beyond. The lake attracts domestic Surbung Airport bouring country of India, said the Lake Reed is unique in that it and foreign travellers mostly from The Surbung Airport in Chin State Hluttaw representative from is shaped like a heart. The natu- bordering India. State’s Falam will solve the trans- Haka town. ral lake is 2,966 feet high above port difficulty of the mountainous The lake is located in the the sea level. The famous heart- Silkworm Farm in Tong- Reed Lake. PHOTO: KYAW ZEYA state, apart from helping improve north of Reh Khaw Da, a small shaped lake is 832 acres wide and zang social health, administrative, eco- town that lies near Myanmar’s has a 3-mile circumference and is Tonzang silkworm farm has nomic, trade and tourism sectors and emergency relief measure. The Surbung Airport has been implemented on a 1289.5-acre land in Falam Township at a cost of K 32.36 billion and USD 1.19 million. As the project is almost completed, the airport will be put into service soon. After completion of the Sur- bung Airport with 6,000-feet-long asphalt runway, it will be the ma- jor entry point by air to Chin State. Silkworm Farm in Tongzang. PHOTO: KYAW ZEYA Domestic and foreign visitors can tour the state in a shorter period of Morus or mulberry plants. Myanmar has mulberry plan- time. Local products and national Planting mulberry plants has tations in Kachin, Kayah, Chin and ethnic races will have an easier increased the income of local fam- Shan states, and Mandalay Region, and faster access to other places ilies and help replace the slash- covering an area of 6,437.98 acres. across the country. and-burn farming system. In 2017-2018, there were 231 silk- The Surbung Airport is locat- Demand for silk is growing worm egg cards in silkworm plant ed in the middle of Chin State and in the international market and research farms, while silkworm from there travellers can instantly support from the respective farms produced 11,868 pounds of reach Falam, Haka, Thantlang, and departments is required to gain a cocoons.—GNLM Tiddim towns, Lonpee Mountain Surbung Airport in Falam. PHOTO: THURA ZAW firm share in the market. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 COMICS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 7

F.L.Y; First Love Yourself “Self-care is never a selfish act--it is simply good stew- ardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” --- Parker Palmer.

Self-esteem We all know that self-esteem, often referred to as self- By Haven Sue care or self-respect, can be an important part of success. It 1st M.B.B.S, University of follows that many factors influence self-esteem; your in- Medicine (1), Yangon. ner thinking, age, a competitive atmosphere, any potential illness, disabilities or physical limitations and of course your job can also affect your self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem can help you achieve your confidence because you are navigating life with a positive, assertive attitude and believe that you can accomplish your goals. On the other hand, if you have very low self-esteem, “I’m learning to love myself. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done”

it means you’re keeping yourself back from the belief that you’re capable of great success. For instance, those who consistently receive overly critical or negative assessments from family, relatives and friends are more likely to experience low self-esteem. Low self-esteem is one of the reasons why suicide becomes very common. A research done by Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Vietnam found out that 19.4% of high school students are suffering from a mental disorder characterized by an excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy towards other people. The research says that high educational stress, and physical and emotional abused by parents or other adults in the household were majorly correlated to low self-esteem. The conclusion was that self-esteem is associated with anxiety, depression, and academic stress which significantly affect students’ quality of life and links to suicidal ideation. Too little self-esteem can leave people feeling defeated or depressed. It can also lead people to make bad choices, fall into destructive relationships, or fail to live up to their full potential…I must admit that I did have a period of low self-esteem in my childhood. I prioritized other people’s yearnings, I only focused on my weaknesses and I had trouble in saying “No”. As a result, I fre- quently experienced negative feelings such as shame and anxiety. Neverthe- less, when the time came to choose my profession-a career to which I wish to be bound in the long run, the thought came into my mind, “It’s OK to say ‘NO’

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FROM PAGE- S-7 when you want to” ,and then I started work- ing on how I perceive myself. I tried to express my needs and started to see overall strengths and weaknesses I accepted them and tried to avoid dwelling on the past, negative experiences. By Han Thu Ya Of course, it was really Bachelor in Art (English) difficult for me in the Yangon University of beginning but later on, Distance Education I became used to it. As a result, I feel more confi- dent; life becomes simpler month ago, we got to identify ourselves with our old and more comfortable on discuss a famous thought self. For me, I had done a lot of the whole. A experiment called the terrible mistakes in the past, and If you happen to face ship of Theseus in class. In short, identified myself as a naughty with a similar problem, the king Theseus' ship was con- boy. I carried on this identification what you probably need served as a memorial and after a throughout my teenage years is to try and raise your few decades, the planks started to and used it as a reason for not self-esteem. Then, I would decay so they were replaced with changing and improving myself. like to provide some use- new ones. The question here is I thought my identity was some- ful tips; if we replaced 50 % of the ship’s how fixed and I would always • Take a self-appreciation planks, could we still call it the be the same person. break (2 or 3 minutes). original ship? What about 75 %? Also, failures in the • Say “Stop” to your inner The better one is if we put the past discouraged critic. old planks in a warehouse in the me from trying new • Handle mistakes and process of replacement and let’s things and making failure in a more positive say the ship was 100 % replaced necessary changes way. at one point, and we built the new until I understand • Replace the perfection- ship with the replaced planks the past is meant ism. from the warehouse. In this case, to take lessons • Stop falling into the com- which ship do you think would be from, not to identi- parison trap. the original one? fy oneself with. • Spend more time with This experiment is meant In conclusion, supportive people. to question the identity and the to make a real change, • Try something new (in essence in every object. Based on it is necessary to first accept that this way you can challenge this, we could also think further we are changing creatures and yourself and go outside of about how we define our identi- change is always possible. In the your comfort zone then ties. According to modern science, process of changing ourselves, the way you see yourself our body cells are ever changing we should also acknowledge the will go up somehow). and in 7-10 years, most of the cells change in others. We should not As a youth, I want will be replaced by the new ones. put the life-long label on others to give advice to value Our thoughts are no exception judging by their past activities. yourself, love yourself as well. What a person thinks is Instead, we need to keep remind- and cherish your life. In right today might be wrong for the ing ourselves this saying, “There return, life will bring you same person tomorrow. However, is always a second chance” and great opportunities and what I want to focus on in this be supportive to everyone who happiness. I must say that essay is our personal traits. If we is in the path of better change. In I am really content with change our personality or set of this Covid time, many changes are my current life because I behaviours for 75 %, would people taking place and there surely is believe that I have made still see us as the same persons as more to come. Hence, there is no the right choice when I we were? Or how about us? How better opportunity for us to adopt decided to choose the uni- would we see others if we see growth-mindset and be prepared versity I wish to attend. them change? for every change, not just outside Remember, “Be your What even more important but also within us. own reason to smile!!!” than above questions is how we see ourselves. Oftentimes, we

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