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Vol. VII, No. 105, 11th Waxing of Second Waso 1382 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 30 July 2020 Union Government organizes Waso-robe offering ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw

President U and First Lady Daw Cho Cho offer the Waso-robe to Bhamo Sayadaw State Counsellor Daw donates the Waso-robe and offertories to Dr Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa in Nay Pyi Taw on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA Thanlyin Minkyaung Monastery Sayadaw on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA HE annual Waso-robe First Lady Daw Cho Cho, State abhivamsa. of the Union Election Com- was offered to members of the offering ceremony was Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu State Counsellor Daw Aung mission U Hla Thein, Deputy Sangha. Theld at the Sasana Maha Kyi and senior government of- San Suu Kyi presented a Wa- Commander-in-Chief of Defence The Waso-robe offering cer- Beikman of the Uppatasanti Pa- ficials. so-robe and offertories to the Services Commander-in-Chief emony was also attended by the goda in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday Before the ceremony, the leading Sayadaw of the Thanlyin (Army) Vice-Senior General Auditor-General of the Union, morning, with the offering of State Counsellor donated alms, Minkyaung monastery. , Deputy Speaker of the Chairman of the Union Civil donation items to the venerable fruits, flowers, water and lights Next, the venerable sayad- the U Tun Tun Service Board, the Chairman of sayadaws and Buddhist monks. to the Buddha image in the aws received Waso-robes and of- Hein, and Deputy Speaker of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, the The ceremony was graced Sasana Beikman. fertories donated by Vice Presi- the U Aye Tha Chief of General Staff (Army, by members of the Sangha, in- After delivering a sermon dent U Myint Swe, Chief Justice Aung. Navy and Air), the Commander cluding the Chairman Sayad- and recitation of Paritta by of the Union U Htun Htun Oo, Members of the Sangha of Nay Pyi Taw Command, the aw of the State Sangha Maha members of the Sangha, Presi- Commander-in-Chief of Defence also accepted the Waso-robes deputy ministers and officials Nayaka Committee Bhamo dent U Win Myint and wife Daw Services Senior General Min and offertories donated by the from the Ministry of Religious Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Kumar- Cho Cho offered a Waso-robe Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the Union Ministers. Affairs and Culture.—MNA abhivamsa, and was attended and offertories to the Bhamo Constitutional Tribunal of the After sharing merits for the by President U Win Myint and Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Kumar- Union U Myo Nyunt, Chairman donations, “soon” (day meal) (Translated by Aung Khin)

Republic of the Union of Announcement of National-Level Central Committee for Prevention, Control and Treatment of COVID-19 10th Waxing of Second Waso 1382 ME 29 July 2020

IT is announced that the statements to public, or- ministries effective until 31 July 2020 for prevention, is required to continue containment of Coronavirus ders, notifications, and directives (excluding eased control and treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Disease 2019 (COVID-19) . restrictions) of Union-level organizations and Union (COVID-19) will be extended to 15 August 2020 as it

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PARLIAMENT LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Gold Pagodas, 1,830 star-tortoises approves ADB, JICA exports temples in Yangon bred in Bagan loans for Bago-Kyaikto back to Region reopen Lawkananda Wildlife expressway projects normal today Sanctuary in 2020 PAGE-2 PAGE-11 PAGE-10 PAGE-10 30 JULY 2020 2 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approves ADB, JICA loans for Bago-Kyaikto expressway projects

YIDAUNGSU Hlut- nomic development, increase the for implementing phase 3 of the taw representatives capabilities of implementing bod- MSME Development Project. debated the proposal ies, become a part of the world’s Pof loans for implement- largest trade region and boost the Other debate on public debt ing the Bago-Kyaikto Express- image of the nation. Next, Hluttaw representa- way Project and the Bago-Kyai- The Speaker then called for tives debated the Joint Public kto Expressway New Section MPs interested in discussing the Accounts Committee report Development Project during the proposal to register their name (10/2020) on the Union Govern- 7th-day meeting of the Second Py- and said the debate is scheduled ment’s annual public debt report idaungsu Hluttaw’s 17th regular for 5 August. for 2018-2019 financial year. session yesterday. U Khin Cho from Hlaingbwe Debates continue on tax rev- constituency asked for ministries Approving both loan propos- enue, MSME loan that took out the highest amount als Afterwards, Hluttaw repre- of foreign loans to offer a report on The proposals to acquire sentatives discussed the Joint the number of loan agreements the loans was submitted by the Public Accounts Committe’s re- signed by year, the number of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U . PHOTO: MNA President and involves acquir- port on the tax revenue for the completed and ongoing process- ing a US$ 483.8 million loan from plained that the project also in- also heard Deputy Minister U first six months of 2019-2020 fi- es, the number of remaining pro- Asian Development Bank (ADB) volves upgrading the Thuwunna Maung Maung Win explain the nancial year for Union Ministries jects whose loan period has ended for the highway project and the Training Centre which will allow US$250 million loan from ADB for and institutions, sent by the Union and plans to move forward. 27.779 billion Japanese Yen from them to conduct wind tunnel tests, the COVID-19 Active Response Government. U Thaung Aye of Pyawbwe Japan International Cooperation vibration tests, testing equipment and Expenditure Support Pro- Pyithu Hlut- constituency said no matter when Agency (JICA) for the develop- for bridge construction, and pro- gramme. With no opposition taw representative Major Daw the loan was taken out, it needs ment project. viding training to engineers at the from the assembly, the Speaker Aye Aye Mar said businesses to be used within the set regula- Deputy Minister for Con- same time. Furthermore, experts announced the proposal has been that failed to collect the full tax tions for the benefit of the nation. struction Dr Kyaw Linn and and volunteer teachers from Ja- approved. amount should be reviewed and He said the government and the Deputy Minister for Planning, pan will be providing vocational Next, Deputy Minister for businesses not included in the tax Hluttaw must perform checks on Finance and Industry U Maung training and engineering training Education U Win Maw Tun ex- exemption list should be strictly each other to ensure the loans are Maung Win first explained the at the centre as well. plained the proposal sent by the monitored for accountability. used for their intended purposes. ADB loan. Speaker U T Khun The Deputy Minister said President on Myanmar signing The matter was further de- The matter was further dis- Myat then called for a standing both projects are actually a single the ASEAN Mutual Recognition bated by U Saw Talay Saw from cussed by U Tun Tun of Pwintbyu vote where 336 out of the 552 at- entity and will be part of the East- Agreement Framework. The Shwegyin constituency, Tatmad- constituency, Tatmadaw Pyithu tending Hluttaw representatives West Economic Corridor starting Speaker called for MPs interest- aw Pyithu Hluttaw representative Hluttaw representative Col Aye stood up, thereby approving the from the city of Da Nang in Viet ed in discussing the proposal to Major Thant Zin, U Khin Cho from Lwin, Tatmadaw Pyithu Hluttaw proposal. Nam to Thilawa Special Econom- register their name and said the Hlaingbwe constituency, Tatmad- representative Major Zaw Win Deputy Ministers Dr Kyaw ic Zone in Yangon. debate is scheduled for 5 August. aw Amyotha Hluttaw representa- Naing, Tatmadaw Pyithu Hluttaw Linn and U Maung Maung Win Speaker U T Khun Myat then Deputy Minister for Invest- tive Major Zaw Tun, and U Bo Gyi representative Lt-Col Toe Lwin, then explained the JICA loan. called for a standing vote where ment and Foreign Economic Re- from Chauk constituency. Tatmadaw Amyotha Hluttaw rep- Dr Kyaw Linn said the Union 338 out of the 552 attending Hlut- lations U Bharat Singh explained Similarly, Tatmadaw Amyo- resentative Col Zaw Lwin, and U Government has approved of taw representatives stood up, that the agreement involves de- tha Hluttaw representative Lt- Bo Gyi from Chauk constituency. the JICA loan for the develop- thereby approving the proposal. veloped countries that can pro- Col Nyan Shwe, Daw Cho Cho The 8th-meeting of the 17th ment project during its (13/2020) vide a wider market and opportu- from Ottwin constituency, and regular session of the Second Py- meeting. He said they will follow Setting future date for loan, nities for high-quality investments Tatmadaw Pyithu Hluttaw rep- idaungsu Hluttaw will convene the recommendations of the as- ASEAN agreement proposal to stream into Myanmar. He said resentative Lt-Col Zaw Min Oo on 5 August.—Aung Ye Twin, Aye sembly. debate it will also enable our nation to debated the President’s proposal Aye Thant The Deputy Minister ex- The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw improve legal frameworks for eco- to acquire a ¥15 billion from JICA (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)

One new case of COVID-19 reported in Myanmar on 29 July, total figure reaches 351 MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases reached 351 after 1 new case, who returned from Malaysia, was reported on 29 July according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Out of the 351 confirmed cases, six died, 294 have recovered, 279 have been discharged from hospitals and 24 were held under investigation.—MNA Updated at 8 pm, 29 July 2020 New Persons under Investigation from the Total Cases Total Death past 24 hours to 12 noon of 29 July 2020 351 New Case 1 Tally 6

Recovery Update on 29 July 2020 after two consecutive tests New PUIs 24 Total New Discharged Recovery 294 Recovery 1 from Hospital 279

One new case of COVID-19 on 29 July 2020: updated at 8 pm Case Contact with Hospital for medical Age Gender Address Oversea travel history Lab result Remark No positive patient treatment Kya-in-Seikkyi Township, People’s Hospital, Keep under Investigation 351 31 Male No Yes, (Malaysia) Positive Kayin State Mawlamyine Township (Kya-in Seikkyi Township) Ministry of Health and Sports 30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Myanmar-Japan Investment Dialogue on Economic Recovery After COVID-19 and New Investment Opportunities

expressed thanks to the gov- ernment and people of Myan- mar for their successful efforts which have thus far prevented the spread of COVID-19 and affirmed that Japan would con- tinue to stand with Myanmar in providing full cooperation and support to the country’s nation-building efforts. Mr Nakano Hiromasa, Ja- pan’s State Minister of Econo- my, Trade, and Industry noted Myanmar’s geopolitical sig- nificance, and that Myanmar was proving to be a promising investment destination across a range of industries.

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi makes a keynote address at virtual Myanmar-Japan Forum via a video clip on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: SEE PAGE-5 MNA A Myanmar-Japan Investment creation of thousands of well- pan External Trade Organi- Dialogue on Economic Recov- paid quality jobs, and that qual- zation Chairperson noted that ery After COVID-19 and New ity job creation would remain Myanmar was becoming an Investment Opportunities was at the heart of the Myanmar increasingly attractive invest- held yesterday via videoconfer- Sustainable Development Plan. ment destination, that Japa- ence at the Ministry of Invest- As part of the virtual My- nese companies could today ment and Foreign Economic anmar-Japan Investment Di- feel Myanmar’s newfound dy- Relations in Nay Pyi Taw. alogue, the Myanmar Govern- namism, and expressed hope The State Counsellor Daw ment unveiled two new major that the event would spark Aung San Suu Kyi delivered a infrastructure projects and further Japanese investment keynote address via a video clip associated investment oppor- in Myanmar over the coming in which the State Counsellor tunities to over 1,000 Japanese months and years. Union Minister U Thaung Tun joins virtual Myanmar-Japan Investment highlighted the role of Japa- businesspersons in attendance. Mr Ichiro Maruyama, Ja- Dialogue on Economic Recovery After COVID-19 and New nese investment in enabling the Mr Sasaki Nobuhiko, Ja- pan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Investment Opportunities on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA

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Vice President U Myint Swe offers Waso-robe to Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Chief Justice of the Union U Htun Htun Oo offers Waso-robe to Mai Thaut Sayadaw Nayaka Committee Bhaddanta Citra Nyana. PHOTO: MNA Bhaddanta Thumingalar Bhivamsa. PHOTO: MNA

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing offers Waso-robe Chairman of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Union U Myo Nyunt offers Waso-robe to to Bhaddanta Agga Dhamma. PHOTO: MNA Bhaddanta Kawvida. PHOTO: MNA

Chairman of Union Election Commission U Hla Thein offers Waso-robe to Bhaddanta Kavi Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Vice Senior General Soe Win offers Waso- Thara. PHOTO: MNA robe to Bhaddanta Nanda Sara. PHOTO: MNA

Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U offers Waso-robe to Bhaddanta Ceintita Amyotha Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U offers Waso-robe to Bhaddanta Lankara. PHOTO: MNA Sehtila. PHOTO: MNA 30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Myanmar holds first preparatory meeting for AIPA General Assembly

MYANMAR Hluttaw repre- tailed preparations for the AIPA sentatives organized the first General Assembly. preparatory meeting yester- AIPA National Secretari- day to attend the 41st ASEAN at Deputy Director-General U Inter-Parliamentary Assem- Bone Kyi Aung talked about the bly (AIPA) General Assembly, programmes of the AIPA Gener- which is scheduled from 8 to 10 al Assembly, Draft Resolutions September. and matters related to the ad- In the meeting, the My- ministration for the assembly. anmar delegation leader and The attendees also dis- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Deputy cussed relevant matters in- Speaker U Tun Tun Hein said cluding draft proposals, AIPA that most of the delegation General Assembly programmes members have previous experi- and preparations. ences, and they need to prepare Myanmar delegation lead- well to effectively make discus- er U Tun Tun Hein delivered a st st Hluttaw Representatives discuss preparatory processes for 41 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) sions in the 41 AIPA General concluding speech, saying that General Assembly scheduled in September. PHOTO: MNA Assembly. participating in the assembly Pyidaungsu Hluttaw AIPA from home country can gain ad- attendees to work unitedly and The upcoming AIPA Gen- time.—MNA (Translated by Joint Committee Chairman U vantages for the Myanmar del- exert great efforts to be ready eral Assembly will convene via Maung Maung Swe) Zaw Thein explained the de- egation, and he also urged the for the AIPA General Assembly. videoconferencing for the first

Union Minister U Soe Win holds virtual meeting with US-ASEAN Business Council

UNION Minister for Planning, cil President Mr Alexander C the Union Minister said that My- Currently, Myanmar has system in some areas. Moreover, Finance and Industry U Soe Feldman and party yesterday anmar welcomes the US compa- exerted efforts in order that the technical assistant and training Win held a virtual meeting with afternoon. nies that are interested in doing relevant policies, regulations have been provided to encourage the US-ASEAN Business Coun- During the virtual meeting, investments in Myanmar. and laws can meet internation- SMEs to participate in the “Dig- al standards. Moreover, “mobile italization Transaction”. payment system” has been de- During the meeting, My- veloped, according to the Union anmar officials also explained Minister. the reforms in tax system and The Union Minister also the financial inclusion roadmap, invited US companies to take and the process of finalizing the part in the COVID-19 Economic Insurance Business Law, which Relief Plan (CERP) of Myanmar. will be submitted to the Hluttaw. The US-ASEAN Business The virtual meeting was Council congratulated Myan- also attended by Deputy Minis- mar on effectively controlling ter Dr Min Ye Paing Hein, the the COVID-19 pandemic. The permeant secretaries and senior delegates of the council also officials. asked questions about the de- Representatives from the velopment of SMEs, mobile pay- 10 US top companies including ment system, tax system and Chevron, Chubb, Coca-Cola and Financial Inclusion Roadmap Visa took part in the discussion. of Myanmar. —MNA Myanmar has implemented (Translated by Maung Union Minister U Soe Win joins virtual meeting of US-ASEAN Business Council on 29 July. PHOTO: MNA pilot projects of mobile payment Maung Swe)

Myanmar-Japan Investment Dialogue on Economic Recovery ...

FROM PAGE-3 unveiled West Yangon Indus- transparent, open, and inter- the new SEZ, the Deputy Minis- The Investment Dialogue trial Park and Special Economic nationally competitive tender ter explained how the new SEZ was held as part of ongoing During a panel exchange, Zone in Mon State. process. will be located in an area that investment promotion efforts representatives from some of The Union Minister noted Deputy Minister for the can be easily connected to the led by Myanmar’s Ministry of Japan’s largest corporations, that the SEZ would be “…bigger Ministry of Planning, Finance Greater Mekong Sub-Region Investment and Foreign Eco- namely Sumitomo, Mitsubishi, and better connected than any and Industry U Sett Aung in- East-West Economic Corridor, nomic Relations to promote Marubeni, and Kawasaki ex- other SEZ currently in operation formed all that an internation- in an area that would permit the new investment opportunities changed views with senior My- anywhere in Myanmar”. The al advisory body was currently construction of a deep-sea port and provide updates on invest- anmar government and private Union Minister also drew atten- being selected to assist with and that could be easily connect- ment enabling reforms directly sector officials regarding their tion to how the new SEZ would the identification of a company ed to the Thilawa SEZ through to Japanese businesspersons. experiences investing in Myan- connect both the Indian and Pa- to invest in the construction of the local transport networks. Both sides used the opportu- mar, with participants drawing cific Oceans, and the Thilawa Western Yangon Industrial Park To assist with location selec- nity to exchange views on how attention to the Thilawa SEZs SEZ to Da Nang in Vietnam via and that through collaboration tion, an international advisory Myanmar and Japan could con- on-site ‘one-stop-shop’ invest- the Greater Mekong Sub-Region with this international advisory firm will also help prepare a fea- tinue to promote greater mutual ment services. East-West Economic Corridor. body, investors would be select- sibility study and master plan understanding and strengthen U Thaung Tun, Union Min- The Minister also clarified ed through an open and trans- in a transparent manner such people-to-people and economic ister for Investment and Foreign that both the West Yangon In- parent Swiss Challenge tender that the new SEZ and Thilawa connections shared between two Economic Relations provided dustrial Park and the new SEZ process. SEZ could be connected as a countries as we emerge into a further details on the newly shall undergo a world-class, Regarding the location of single SEZ. post-COVID-19 era.—MNA 30 JULY 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

I hope our country would become more united and stronger

If we can overcome this challenge, it would be a success not only for the present but also for generations to come. An authouress once said that moments of honour in the history of a country can become sources of strength to overcome difficult periods for ages to come. It is the strong belief which tells us that we have overcome big difficulties before; this time around also we can overcome. With the strength of the people, I hope our country would become more united and stronger in the post COVID period. (Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Facebook post on 1 June 2020)

Ministries discuss advance voting of Myanmar citizens living abroad for 2020 General Election

MINISTRIES held coordination from the respective departments meeting for the advance voting of discussed the advance voting for Myanmar citizens living abroad overseas Myanmar, plans for staff for 2020 General Election at the to vote locally, visit of internation- respective embassies, and Per- al and local election observers manent Representative offices and proposals of foreign mis- and Consulates-General in for- sions/organizations to observe eign countries. the elections. The Ministry of Foreign Af- Union Minister U Kyaw Tin fairs hosted the meeting with the advised to present the drafted Ministry of International Cooper- plans for sending the Form 15, ation yesterday afternoon. ballot-papers and casted ballots Union Minister for Interna- in time and safely by special tional Cooperation U Kyaw Tin, flights and relief flights, to explain Permanent Secretary U Soe Han, the guidelines of the advance vot- the directors-general and Elec- ing by videoconferencing with toral Coordination Committee Myanmar Ambassadors not to members of the two ministries repeat mistakes as in the 2015 attended the meeting. General Election, to expand poll- At the meeting, Union Minis- ing stations with the approval of Union Minister U Kyaw Tin discusses preparations for advance voting of Myanmar nationals living abroad on ter U Kyaw Tin urged Myanmar host countries and to help and 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA missions abroad to conduct voter support foreign embassies and awareness campaigns for Myan- rights to vote, to send back the secret voting to the MoFA, to re- with the guidelines to protect the international organizations in mar nationals living abroad, such reviewed forms to the Ministry of port on preparations for advance Coronavirus (COVID-19). observing the elections.—MN A as filling and submitting Form 15 Foreign Affairs in timely manner, voting procedures and to set up Permanent Secretary U Soe (Translated by Ei Phyu before 5 August, not to lose their transport of ballot papers after polling stations in accordance Han and the directors-general Phyu Aung) Flood hits Sagaing Region as major river bursts banks

AYEYAWADY River burst its Pagoda, where the flood victims Aye Myawady ward, Dawei Zay bank, and 6,516 locals from are sheltered. ward and Te Gyi village tract. 1,451 households in some areas The Union Minister said The Department of Dis- of Sagaing Region were evacu- that although the hardship due to aster Management under the ated from their homes. floods might last for some days, Ministry of Social Welfare, Union Minister of Social the governmental officials will Relief and Resettlement also Welfare, Resettlement and Re- provide food aids, cash assis- provided K13,638,600 cash as- settlement Dr Win Myat Aye, in tance, mask and soap bars to sistance, 14,510 packs of instant his capacity as Vice-Chairman ease the difficulties of victims noodle, 1,451 bars of soap and of the National Natural Disaster during COVID-19 pandemic. 6,516masks to 6,516 people of Management Committee, Social It needs to take care and 1,451 flood-affected households Affair Minister of Sagaing Re- wash the hands frequently to in Sagaing Region. gion, Director-General of Disas- prevent the spread of COVID-19. Similarly, the flood victims ter Management and officials of It can also prevent from other in Bago, Mandalay and Magway Region General Administration infectious diseases by washing Regions were also provided by Department and Municipal De- Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye provides cash assistance to flood hands and the government will the respective Region Disaster partment comforted the flood victims in Sagaing Region on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA keep providing the necessary Management officials at the tem- victims and provided food sup- support, he added. porary shelters.—MNA plies, cash assistance and med- The Union Minister and par- lage tract at No (6) B.E.P.S and A total of K6,612,900 cash ical equipment for prevention of ty visited Aye Myawady ward, the Guest Pavilion (Tazaung) assistance, instant noodle, mask (Translated by Khine Thazin COVID-19. Dawei Zay ward and Te Gyi vil- of Wai Lu Won Ngar Htat Gyi and hand gel to 3,149 people from Han) 30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Deputy Minister U Bharat Singh attends Special AEM-METI Videoconference on COVID-19 Response remark and the Economic Min- hance the resilience of regional isters exchanged their views economy in the post-pandemic on the COVID-19 situation in era. ASEAN and Japan. After that, the Economic Deputy Minister expressed Ministers adopted the ASE- his gratitude to the solidarity AN-Japan Economic Resilience of all countries who are now Action Plan. fighting against the pandemic The Action Plan offers a col- individually and collectively and lective response not only for the shared the view of the impor- current challenges but also for tance of continuous exchange the initiatives for economic re- of information, best practices silience beyond COVID-19 and and successful policy imple- proactive approach for future mentation. pandemic and economic crisis, Minister also explained particularly for financial support Myanmar’s ‘whole-of-nation’ programme, technical support approach to combatting COV- for industrial promotion and in- ID-19 aimed at mitigating the novation, facilitating coopera- Deputy Minister U Bharat Singh joins the virtual meeting between ASEAN Economic Ministers and Japan’s immediate and mid-term social tion between public, private and Ministry of Economic Trade and Industry on 29 July 2020. PHOTO: MNA and economic impacts guided academic sectors, promoting DEPUTY Minister for Invest- ID-19 Response on behalf of U Economic Ministers from ASE- by our COVID-19 Economic Re- smart cities and capacity build- ment and Foreign Economic Thaung Tun, Union Minister AN Member Countries, Japan lief Plan (CERP), which comple- ing program to develop LNG Relations U Bharat Singh yes- for Investment and Economic and the Secretary-General of ment our longer-term Myanmar market. terday attended the Special Relations via videoconference. the ASEAN Secretariat. Sustainable Development Plan. Director-General of For- Meeting between ASEAN Eco- The meeting was chaired by During the meeting, Mr Ka- Furthermore, he under- eign Economic Relations De- nomic Ministers and Japan’s Mr Tran Tuan Anh, Viet Nam’s jiyama Hiroshi, Japan’s Min- scored the willingness to work partment and other senior Ministry of Economic Trade and Minister for Industry and Trade. ister for Economy, Trade and together with Japan and other officials joinedwith Deputy Industry on the region’s COV- The meeting was attended by Industry delivered his opening ASEAN Member States to en- Minister in the meeting.—MNA

Deputy Minister for Commerce holds meeting with US-ASEAN Business Council

DEPUTY Minister for Com- ment, trade liberalization in and other legal procedures. merce U Aung Htoo held a vid- COVID-19 Economic Relief The Deputy Minister and eoconference with the Chair- Plan-CERP to remedy the officials replied to the ques- man, President & CEO of the economic damage due to COV- tions. US-ASEAN Business Council ID-19 crisis, actions for food The conference was at- Mr Alexander C. Feldman and safety, digitalization, e-com- tended by the Permanent Sec- party at the former’s office in merce, social commerce and retary, the directors-general, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morn- supporting fund and technical the deputy permanent secre- ing. assistance to small and medi- tary, over 20 businesspersons At the meeting, the Dep- um-scaled businesses. from US-ASEAN Business uty Minister discussed the The businesspersons from Council and officials.—MNA Deputy Minister U Aung Htoo discusses bilateral trade and bilateral trade and matters US-ASEAN Business Council (Translated by Ei Phyu investments issue with the US- ASEAN Business Council on 29 July related to promoting invest- raised queries about business Phyu Aung) 2020. PHOTO: MNA

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Further Extension of Effective Ministry of Health and Sports Period of Temporary Measures to Order 79/2020 Prevent Importation of COVID-19 to 10th Waxing of Second Waso, 1382 ME Myanmar through Air Travel (29 July 2020) The effective period the Temporary Measures to Prevent THE Ministry of Health and Sports has issued this order under the authority of Article 21 (b) of the Importation of COVID-19 to Myanmar through Air Travel Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Law. issued on 29 March 2020 by the Ministry of Health and Sports 1. The Ministry of Health and Sports has issued Order 37/2020 on 16-4-2020 and Order 56/2020 on was extended up to 31 July 2020 23:59 hours Myanmar Stand- 28-5-2020 to prohibit from gathering five or more than five persons exception for some reasons, to ard Time (MST), in line with the approval of the National curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to implement preventive measures. Central Committee for Prevention, Control and Treatment 2. The Ministry of Health and Sports has reissued the orders to prohibit from gathering 15 or more of COVID-19. than 15 persons, increasing the number of five persons, except for reasons in previous orders, In order to continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 starting from 1 August 2020. in Myanmar effectively, the effective period has been further 3. The Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Law will apply to those who breach the extended, in accordance with the approval of the Nation- orders and instructions related to the COVID-19 issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports al -Level Central Committee for Prevention, Control and and the Public Health Department. Treatment of COVID-19, until 31 August 2020, 23:59 hours of (Dr Myint Htwe) Myanmar Standard Time. Union Minister Ministry of Transport and Communications 30 JULY 2020 30 JULY 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL / ARTICLE 9 We need to Children should avoid eating “Junk Food” MYANMAR GAZETTE By Lokethar Heads of Service Organizations transferred, confirmed and be alert as Junk Food” is “food con- the intake of “calories” is high- ous “house stores” all over the mineral etc. be increased. Nu- taining high levels of cal- er than needed from eating city. Some seem to have been tritionists would be able to sug- appointed “ories from sugar and fat, too much, including eating the We should tell our young to avoid made, by unscrupulous small gest balanced meals depending with less proteins , vitamins and wrong foods. The “wrong foods” /micro industries and do not on the food varieties available 1. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has containment minerals.” It is food that has include “Junk Food” described eating Junk Food as far as possible carry any informative labels. in any particular region. Tak- transferred U Than Zaw, Director-General of the Oil and Gas low nutritional value. Eating above. It starts with children For the protection of the young ing healthy and nutritious food, Planning Department under the Ministry of Electricity and food with high calorie content eating a lot of “Junk Food”- in and to eat nutritious food. Their daily consumers, “foods” including even nutritious “snacks”, will Energy as Director-General of the Office of Union Minister and not using up most of it in fact too much- so that they start many “snacks”, may need to be ensure that future generations from the date he assumes charge of his duties. measures eased our daily life through enough getting “fat” from young. Once meals, should as far as possible be cleared for sale particularly in of Myanmar are “well built as physical activities, may lead to the fat has accumulated it is the schools, by the Government well as mentally and physically 2. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has confirmed the appointment of U Khun Aye Naing, Direc- N the eve of the reopening of high schools, the Ministry “obesity”. very difficult to lose it. Hence “balanced” in terms of the content Agency concerned. Fit”. tor-General of the Small-scale Industries Department under of Health and Sports has taken the next step by ex- Myanmar, according to the they grow up into “obese” of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, We should tell our young to Education about “food and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, on the panding the limit on social gatherings from five to 15. “World Obesity List” has an adults and become more prone avoid eating Junk Food as far as nutrition” probably has to be expiry of the one-year probationary period. O The ministry issued an order yesterday expanding obesity rate of just 5.7%. This is to diseases like diabetes, high minerals etc. possible and to eat nutritious started early in school. Perhaps the gathering of people from five to 15, in a bid to prevent the indeed good news and Myanmar blood pressure, heart disease food. Their daily meals, should it’s time for the Department of 3. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has spread of the Coronavirus. should try to further reduce the and what not. This translates as far as possible be “balanced” Health to send “nutritionists” at appointed U Zar Ni Win, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Anyone violating the order could face fines or other punish- rate as far as possible. The fig- into loss of manpower and in- with adjoining countries. The “consumers”, particularly the in terms of the content of car- frequent intervals to give talks Union Minister’s Office (Religious Affairs) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, as Director-General of the ments, as set out in the Prevention and Control of Communicable ure being in the national con- creases national expenditure import of such “Junk Food” young, to eat them. bohydrate, protein, vitamins, in schools with aid of video pres- Department for Promotion and Propagation of Sasana on Diseases Law. text, it could be that the “obesity on health. from neighbouring countries “Junk Food” are also sold minerals etc. In Myanmar, daily entations, about the negative probation from the date he assumes charge of his duties. It is time to relax the rules, but we need to be alert for a po- rate” is somewhat higher in the Many types of “Junk Food” through “border trade” should in the “school tuck shops” or meals it seems are generally affects of “Junk Food” and the tential second wave of infec- urban areas as compared to are produced locally. Many perhaps be “controlled”. The by “vendors” in the school com- heavily weighted in favour of positive affects of good eating. tions. Authorities are keeping the rural areas. types of low cost, low nutri- “Junk Food” of both local and pound itself. Besides “junk food” carbohydrates. This should With Charity to all and Mal- on watch the situation to see The “cause” of obesity , if tional value “Junk Food” also foreign origin are advertised is readily available in shop- gradually be reduced and the ice to none. ...our country if easing the measures re- not of medical origin, is that come in through the borders over the TV channels to entice ping centres and the numer- variety of protein, vitamins, sults in the emergence of lo- Flood Bulletin is now in the cal transmission of the virus. (Issued at: 14:00 hrs MST on 29-7-2020) This reflects that we are IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL TOURISM not out of the woods yet, and Flood condition of Ayeyawady River “wait and people should not be negli- gent in protecting them- Coronavirus cost global tourism US$320 billion in Jan-May: UN According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the water see” stage, selves from contracting the level of Ayeyawady River at Sagaing has reached its danger infection. People are urged level. It may fall below its danger level during the next (1) day. n The coronavirus crisis cost the global tourism sector US$320 billion in lost revenue during the first five months of 2020 and today is to strictly follow all health According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the guidelines. n The amount of revenue lost between January and May is “more than three times the loss during the Global Financial Crisis of 2009 water level of Ayeyawady River at Nyaung U has exceeded by not the time People are highly ad- n International tourist arrivals fell by 300 million during the period, or 56 per cent about (1) foot above its danger level. It may remain above its vised to continue to limit n International tourist arrivals could plunge by 60 to 80 per cent in 2020 owing to the coronavirus. danger level during the next (2) days. their contacts as much as According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the n International tourism arrivals rose by four per cent in 2019 to 1.5 billion, with France the world’s most visited country, followed by Spain and the United States. to become possible and continue to water level of Ayeyawady River at Seiktha has exceeded by practise physical distancing about (½) foot above its danger level. It may continue to rise careless, as to help limit the spread of from the present water level about (1) foot during the next (3) COVID-19. The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has days and may remain above its danger level. The smaller the gather- we all must ings, the better. The closer now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNW- Flood condition of Chindwin River the contact you have with TO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the remain ever- somebody else, the higher water level of Chindwin River at Phaungpyin has exceeded the risk of transmission. that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. by about (1) foot above its danger level. It may fall below its Following the achieve- danger level during the next (2) days. vigilant. ment in containing the in- fection in our country, it has HE latest edition of the the importance of restarting also notes signs of a gradual Flood condition of Dokehtawady River been found that our people UNWTO World Tourism tourism as soon as it is safe and cautious change in trend, According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the have become careless, with respect to COVID-19. We want to T Barometer shows that to do so. The dramatic fall in most notably in the Northern water level of Dokehtawady River at Myitnge has reached tell them that our country is now in the “wait and see” stage, the near-complete lockdown international tourism places Hemisphere and particularly its danger level. It may fall below its danger level during the and today is not the time to become careless, as we all must imposed in response to the pan- many millions of livelihoods following the opening of borders next (1) day. remain ever-vigilant. demic led to a 98 per cent fall in at risk, including in develop- across the Schengen Zone of In Myanmar, COVID prevention remains most important, as international tourist numbers ing countries. Governments in the European Union on 1 July. the cost of treatment is a very heavy burden for a country such in May when compared to 2019. every world region have a dual While tourism is slowly re- as Myanmar, which is still a developing country. That’s why the The Barometer also shows a responsibility: to prioritize pub- turning in some destinations, Union Government has placed more emphasis on prevention. 56% year-on-year drop in tour- lic health while also protecting the UNWTO Confidence Index We should increase the high public awareness about COV- ist arrivals between January jobs and businesses. They also has dropped to record lows, Myanmar Daily Weather Report ID-19 as part of efforts for educating and alerting the people and May. This translates into a need to maintain the spirit of both for the evaluation of the (Issued at 7:00 pm Wednesday 29th July, 2020) again. fall of 300 million tourists and cooperation and solidarity that period January-April 2020, and BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is moderate over the Andaman At the same time, containment measures should be relaxed US$320 billion lost in interna- has defined our response to this the prospects for May-August. Sea and Bay of Bengal. Tourists take a picture by a fence closing the Swiss-Italian border at Grand Saint Bernard pass on June 2, 2020, gradually and with ultra-caution and very close monitoring and tional tourism receipts – more shared challenge and refrain Most members of the UNWTO FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 30th on the eve of Italy’s unilateral reopening of its borders, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, caused by the novel surveillance. than three times the loss during from making unilateral deci- Panel of Tourism Experts ex- coronavirus. (AFP/FABRICE COFFRINI) July, 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in Lower Our achievement in containing the coronavirus is credited the Global Economic Crisis of sions that may undermine the pect international tourism to Sagaing Region, scattered in Mandalay and Magway Regions, to the crucial role of public participation in preventing and 2009. trust and confidence we have recover by the second half of risks such as travel restrictions associated with travel, the re- environment are indicated as fairly widespread in Kachin, Eastern Shan and Kayah States containing the global pandemic. been working so hard to build.” 2021, followed by those who ex- and border shutdowns still in surgence of the virus and risks factors weighing on consumer and widespread in the remaining Regions and States with Hence, we would like to urge our people to remain farsighted, Dramatic fall in tourism pect a rebound in the first part place in most destinations, ma- of new lockdowns or curfews. confidence. likelihood of isolated heavyfalls in Nay Pyi Taw, Upper Sagaing, determined, diligent and united. UNWTO Secretary-Gen- Restart underway but confi- of next year. jor outbound markets such as Furthermore, concerns over Yangon, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions, Kachin, Kayin eral Zurab Pololikashvili said: dence low The group of global experts the United States and China be- a lack of reliable information SOURCE: UNWTO, AFP and Mon States. Degree of certainty is (80%). “This latest data makes clear At the same time, UNWTO points to a series of downside ing at standstill, safety concerns and a deteriorating economic 30 JULY 2020 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Pagodas, temples in Yangon Region reopen today www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya THE pagodas and temples in line with the health guidelines reopening of the pagodas and whether they are following the [email protected] Yangon Region, which have adopted by the Ministry of temples outside of Yangon re- health guidelines. been closed temporarily be- Health and Sports. gion. Shwedagon Pagoda was DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR cause of the outbreak of COV- To visit the pagodas and The regional government closed on 10 April 2020 because Aye Min Soe ID-19, are reopening on 30 July, temples located in downtown has ordered to reopen the pa- of the outbreak of COVID-19. [email protected] according to the regional gov- Yangon, the inspection team godas and temples in down- Similarly, the authorities have SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT ernment. led by the regional Minister town Yangon on 30 July even closed other pagodas and tem- Kyaw Myaing However, the pagodas’ for Social Affairs, will check though the inspected team has ples in April to prevent the pa- boards of trustees from the re- those reopened pagodas and not completed its inspection godas and temples from being EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin opening pagodas and temples temples. The related General process. However, the regional crowded.—Zin Yaw Aye have been informed to follow Administration Departments government will continue to in- LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS the rules and regulations in will also check to enable the spect the pagodas and temples (Translated by Hay Mar) EDITORS Ye Htut Tin [email protected] Aung Htein 1,830 star-tortoises bred in Bagan Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary in 2020 Tun Tun Naing [email protected] MYANMAR star-tortoises are bred in Lawkananda Wildlife SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo Sanctuary in Bagan, Mandalay Region under fencing system. TRANSLATORS “The star-tortoises are Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, found only in Myanmar. How- Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun ever, they are on the verge of

REPORTER extinction. To be able to increase Nyein Nyein Ei, the number of star-tortoises, we [email protected] need to release them to their native places. The rare star-tor- PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar toise species are being bred in Kyaw Zeya Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctu- ary to be able to conduct more COMPUTER TEAM research by the experts and to Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, allow the public to come and see Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, them for observation. Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu “To prevent the star-tortois- es from extinction, Myanmar EDITORIAL SECTION Government started to breed (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 a total of 82 star-tortoises — 42 males and 40 females — in 2001 CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION at Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctu- San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, ary in Bagan region. Myanmar star-tortoises bred in Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary in Bagan. They are on the verge of Hotline - 09 974424114 “The first time of breed- extinction. PHOTO: MAUNG MAUNG HTEIN (KYAUKPADAUNG) ADVERTISING & MARKETING ing of star-tortoises can give toises,” said U Shwe Htay Aung, At present, there are a to- Annually, more than 1,000 star-tor- ( +95) (01) 8604530, birth only a few numbers. Now, the administrator of Lawkananda tal of 7,500 star-tortoises in toises are being bred, which is an Hotline - 09 974424848 star-tortoises are being bred in Wildlife Sanctuary. Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary. increase when compared to the [email protected] thousands annually. Although This year, the breeding of So, Lawkananda Wildlife Sanc- target. —Maung Maung Htein [email protected] authorities targeted to breed star-tortoises is 67 per cent, which tuary is one among the world (Kyaukpadaung) Printed and published at the Global New around 1,500 tortoises in 2020, it is an increase from 48 per cent breeding farms which have the Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at has bred a total of 1,830 star tor- last year. highest number of star-tortoises. (Translated by Hay Mar) No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. MCDC to launch fourth sales of Mya Yee Nandar housing units [email protected] THE fourth sales of Mya Yee enable those who were not lucky 12 and 13 August at Mandalay will be conducted in a transpar- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Nandar affordable housing enough in the previous sales to City Hall. “This time we would ent manner. www.facebook.com/TheGNLM complexes will be launched in win the draws. not invite the new applicants Those who get permission August by lucky draw system to The launch will be on 10, 11, to purchase Mya Yee Nandar to purchase the apartments housing apartments. However, need to deposit K3 million in we will allow those who have advance before they choose the participated in but not won the room number also by the lucky lucky draws in the third sales to draw system. try again in this 4th sales,” said The apartments measure U Kyaw Hsan Myint, a member 661 square feet and the price of Mandalay City Development is set according to the level of Write for us Committee (MCDC). the floor. Ground floor units cost

We appreciate your feedback and A total of 3,495 people were K26.7 million, first-floor units contributions. If you have any comments unlucky in the third time selling K24.7 million, second-floor units or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email of Mya Yee Nandar affordable K22.6 million, third-floor units [email protected] with your housing apartments to those K21.6 million, fourth-floor units name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only who are civil staff, retired service K20.6 million, and fifth-floor units able to publish “Letter to the Editor” personnel, private companies’ K19.5 million inclusive of three- that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words staff and the general public. This per cent commercial tax. —May please be aware that your letter will be The fourth sales of the Mya Yee Nandar Housing will be launched in time, a total of 492 flats will be Thet Htar edited. August in Mandalay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED sold and the lucky draw system (Translated by Hay Mar) 30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Gold exports back to normal Retailers warned of no price hike to resell reserved rice

By Nyein Nyein at 09-694386994 of MRF and 09- 694386996 of Myanmar Rice and IF retailers are found to hike the Paddy Traders Association. rice price more than the set price, The Ministry of Commerce, they will be struck off from the list Myanmar Inspection and Testing to resell the reserved rice, accord- Service (MITS), the authorized ing to Myanmar Rice Federation organization of the State and (MRF). MRF implemented rice reserve At present, over 50 retailers scheme on 30 April. Myanmar has have been submitted to purchase purchased an adequate amount the reserved rice from the State. of rice for the national reserve, More than 1,000 bags from the and the State’s purchase from reserved rice have been sold to the exporters will temporarily halt them. Those reserved rice are starting from 1 August. planned to be sold at K22,800 per The state’s emergency rice 108-pound bag to the registered reserve is to ensure food secu- retail shops, with the maximum rity, keep the price stable in the Officials evalutating the quality of gold as Myanmar’s export of gold return to normal. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 200 bags per batch. The shops domestic market, continue to ex- must resell the rice to the con- port them regularly, lessen the By Nyein Nyein leased by the Ministry of Com- The YGEA have already sumers not exceeding K1,000- worries of the consumers during merce, starting from April, the submitted a request for the re- 1,100 per pyi (2.3 kg) depending the coronavirus pandemic, and MYANMAR’S gold export international remittance for sumption of TT payment system on the regions. not to harm the rice production paused after a change in the gold purchase has changed to the Ministry of Commerce. Moreover, there is a sepa- of farmers due to the price fall payment system, and now it is from Telegraph Transfer (TT) Gold and other jewellery rate plan to sell the rice at the when the new paddy is harvested. coming back to normal, accord- to Letter of Credit (LC). As a are primarily purchased by Ja- labour-intensive factories for the To ensure the self-sufficien- ing to the Yangon Gold Entre- result of this, payment can take pan and ROK, and other tour- workers. cy during the coronavirus pan- preneurs Association (YGEA). about two months, cost banking ists also buy them, the YGEA MRF stated that the respec- demic, the government decided On 27 July, Taw Win Myint service changes by two sides, stated. tive Consumer Affairs Depart- to spend K38 billion to purchase Company conducted appraisals and increase the charges for se- Myanmar gave green light ment of the regions and states foodstuff (50,000 tonnes of rice and of gems and jewellery which is curity matter in transportation. to gold exports and imports in will monitor the sales to ensure 12,000 tonnes of palm oil) as the designated for export to Japan Meanwhile, gold trading in the January 2018, with the aims to systematic management. emergency food reserves, said at One-Stop Service Centre. international market has also eradicate illegal trade, earn Regarding the rice purchase Dr Than Myint, Union Minister The earrings, rings, pendants come to a stop due to volatile revenue for the country and at a much fairer price, those inter- for Commerce. and other gems were assessed. prices, said YGEA Chair U Myo maintain the market’s stability. ested retailers and factories can As per the notification re- Myint. (translated by Ei Myat Mon) contact through mobile numbers (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Mineral exports top $1.43bln in 2019-2020FY Agro exports exceed MYANMAR’S mineral exports of forest products and miner- The ministry undertakes the have shown a marked increase als had dropped significantly in screening process of the propos- $3.2 bln as of 17 July this financial year, touching the previous years. Permits for als for medium and large-scale US$1.43 billion between 1 Oc- mining blocks were suspended mining blocks, while regional MYANMAR’S exports of agricul- gapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, tober and 17 July, an increase in 2016, but after a period of two and state governments are al- tural products between 1 October Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and of $183.9 million compared with years, Myanmar’s mining sector lowed to process applications and 17 July in the current fiscal Sri Lanka. However, the export the year-ago period, according has now been opened to local for small-scale mining blocks. year 2019-2020 exceeded US$3.2 market remains uncertain due to to the data from the Ministry of and foreign investors, accord- Under the new regulations, billion from $2.7 billion in the cor- unsteady global demand. Commerce. ing to the ministry. Within two foreign firms can invest in large responding period of the 2018- The country requires spe- In the corresponding period years of the implementation of blocks which cover up to 500,000 2019 FY, according to the trade cific export plans for each agro of the previous financial year, the Myanmar Mines Law, the acres (about 202,000 hectares), figures released by the Ministry product, as they are currently mineral exports were pegged at Mines Department has approved while local firms can invest in of Commerce. exported to external markets just $1.25 billion. 144 out of 3,000 proposed mining all kinds of blocks. Investors can During the past nine and a based upon supply and demand. Both private and public sec- blocks and many more blocks seek a permit to mine for miner- half months, the agro-export fig- Contract farming systems, the tor mineral exports have record- will soon be granted the permit. als such as gold, copper, lead and ures reflect an increase of $503.39 involvement of regional and state ed an increase in the current At present, evaluation tin. The permits cover prospect- million against a-year ago period. agriculture departments, export- fiscal, with private sector exports teams in Kachin, Kayah, Shan, ing, exploration, and production. In the exports sector, the ag- ers, traders, and some grower valued at $952.3 million and pub- and Kayin states and Sagaing, Myanmar’s export sector riculture industry performed the groups, are required to meet pro- lic sector exports estimated at Taninthayi, and Magway regions relies more on the agriculture best along, accounting for 22 per duction targets, said an official $484.19 million. are screening mining applica- and manufacturing sectors. cent of overall exports. The chief from the Agriculture Department. So far, excavation of over tions, based on the opinions of While export earnings from the items of export in the agricultural The Commerce Ministry 1,250 mining blocks has been the respective departments CMP (cut, make, and pack) gar- sector are rice and broken rice, is working to help farmers deal permitted on a manageable, and the region and state gov- ment businesses are rising, the pulses and beans and maize. with challenges such as high input small, medium, and large scale, ernments. country’s reliance on natural Fruits and vegetables, sesame, costs, procurement of pedigree according to the Ministry of The Myanmar Mines Law resources has been lessening. dried tea leaves, sugar, and other seeds, high cultivation costs, and Natural Resources and Envi- was enacted on 24 December Myanmar’s mineral products agro products are also shipped to erratic weather conditions. — Ko ronmental Conservation. 2015, but the law came into force constitute 10 per cent of overall other countries. Htet Due to the limited extrac- when the rules were issued on 13 exports. — Ko Htet Myanmar agro-products are tion of natural resources, exports February 2018. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) primarily exported to China, Sin- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 30 JULY 2020 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR US Embassy donates medical Myanmar takes part in virtual forum for ASEAN- gloves, masks to MoHS China Social Development and Poverty Eradication

MYANMAR joined 2020 Ex- traordinary ASEAN-China Social Development and Poverty Eradication Forum organized by the Interna- tional Poverty Reduction Centre in China (IPRCC) yesterday. The virtual fo- rum was also attended by the government officials from ASEAN member countries— Cambodia, In- Ministry of Health and Sports receives personal protective donesia, Laos, Malaysia, The 2020 Extraordinary ASEAN-China Social Development and Poverty Eradication Forum in progress on 29 July. PHOTO: MNA items donated by the US Embassy on 29 July. PHOTO:MNA Philippines, and Singa- THE Embassy of the nation, Director-General pore— with the discussions which was attended by 45 Eradication (SOMRDPE) gations from China-ASEAN United States of America of Department of Medical about their efforts on pov- representatives of relevant discussed Myanmar’s re- Centre, UNDP, UNICEF, in Yangon donated US$ Research Professor Dr erty reduction during the organizations. The top offi- sponse to the COVID-19 cri- FAO, IFAD, WFP, World 67,500 worth of medical Zaw Than Tun delivered COVID-19 crisis. cials from ASEAN member sis, experiences related to Bank and Asian Develop- gloves and masks to the a remark. Leading Group Office countries discussed their poverty reduction, and the ment Bank participated in Ministry of Health and At the donation cere- of Poverty Alleviation and poverty alleviation efforts COVID-19 Economic Relief the discussions, followed Sports yesterday to mit- mony, the Deputy Chief of Development (LGOP) during the COVID-19 crisis. Plan (CERP) of Myanmar. by the closing remarks of igate and prevent the Mission handed over the Director-General Ms Su Director-General of He said that the Cambodia’s Ministry of Ru- spread of the COVID-19 medical gloves and masks Guoxia and Deputy Sec- Rural Development De- SOMRDPE Myanmar has ral Development Secretary in Myanmar. to the Director-General retary-General of ASEAN partment U Khant Zaw, in implemented the “Cash for of State Chivoan SAO, and After Chargé d’ Affair- of DMR, and the latter for ASEAN Socio-Cultur- his capacity as the rotating Work Programme” and the the IPRCC Deputy Direc- es Mr George Sibley from returned certificate of al Community Mr Kung chairperson of the Senior “Village Revolving Fund tor General Dr TAN Weip- the US Embassy to Myan- honour.—MNA Phoak delivered their open- Officials Meeting on Rural Programme” during the ing.—MNA (Translated by mar had explained the do- (Translated by Ei ing remarks at the forum Development and Poverty COVID-19 crisis. The dele- Maung Maung Swe)

Myanmar families in Tokyo donate Patient MRTV staff attend market strategy Monitor to Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital forum for attracting digital audience

THE Asia-Pacific Ladies Friend- ship Society (ALFS), Ambassador of Myanmar to Japan U Myint Thu and the embassy families donated a K3.5 million worth Patient Monitor to the Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1,000-bed) yesterday. Deputy Medical Superinten- Market strategy forum is aimed to attract digital audience. PHOTO: MNA dent Dr Aung Lynn Aye made an opening remark on the dona- ABOUT 20 MRTV staff attended a market strategy forum for attracting tion ceremony. Political Depart- digital audience at the Myanma Radio and Television (MRTV) in Nay ment Director-General U Aung Pyi Taw – Tatkon on 28 July. Ko explained the reason of the It was organized by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). donation. Hospital officials then During the forum, Mr Steve Ahern, the Head of Malaysia’s ABU Media received the Patient Monitor, and Academy explained how the digital market can be promoted, how to returned the certificate of honour. increase the number of audience in Free to air radio/TV broadcasting Professor Dr Ye Thurein (Neu- platforms, the need to increase online viewers, how to use new online rosurgeon) expressed thanks to technologies, how to attract online viewers and how to earn higher the donors. —MNA (Translated Myanmar families in Tokyo donate a set of Patient Monitor equitment to advertisement income by increasing the number of online audience. by Maung Maung Swe) Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital on 29 July. PHOTO: MNA —MNA(Translated by Maung Maung Swe)

CHANGING THE NAME OF TRADING FE FOODS & BEVERAGES MYANMAR COMPANY LIMITED The foreign manufacturer Ningxia Taiyicin Biotech Co., Ltd will import and distributes Notice for Final General Meeting of Members Voluntary Winding Up the following products registered in Myanmar Pesticide Registration Board changing According to the section 357 of Myanmar Companies Law, it is required to secure consents of trading name – members of the Company “FE Foods & Beverages Myanmar Company Limited” and therefore all the members are invited to attend the final general meeting which will be convened at the place Old Trade New Trade Registration Registration and time mentioned below. Sr. Active Ingredient Name Name Type Number Emazing EAGROW Emamectin Benzoate Provisional Date: 1.9.2020 1. P2019-4668 Time: (15:30) pm 5.7 WDG KNIFE 5.7 WDG 5.7% WDG Reg: Place: 16th Floor, Sule Square Tower, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. It is therefore announced to come and reject within two weeks to joint Secretary, Myanmar Pesticide Registration Board,Plant Protection Division, West of Gyogone Insein in The final report of the liquidator will be submitted and explained to the members in the meeting.

wishing to make any objection in respect of the changing trading name of pesticide. U Win Swe Address: Kesai Eagrow ( Myanmar) Co., Ltd. No(T-A8), Room (401), Min Dana Street, Liquidator (FE Foods & Beverages Myanmar Company Limited), Advocate (No.11054) (3) Quarter, Shwe Kabar Condo, Mayangone Township Yangon. Ph: 09891497268 No. 59, U Ba Han Street, Thamine, Mayankon Township,Yangon. Tel: (959) 451360389

30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ / AD 13 to reopen six ports to Foreign investment into Vietnam down cruise ships this week 6.9 pct in 7 months HANOI—Vietnam attract- capital by 4.7 billion U.S. and 7.1 per cent into the ed foreign investment of dollars, according to the electricity, gas, hot water, 18.8 billion U.S. dollars in office. Between January steam and air-conditioner the first seven months of and July, foreign investors production and distribution this year, seeing a year-on- also spent 4.6 billion U.S. sector. year decline of 6.9 per cent, dollars buying shares or Among 65 countries its General Statistics Office contributing capital to Vi- and regions which had in- said on Wednesday. Spe- etnamese firms, down 45.6 vestment projects licensed cifically, Vietnam licenced per cent on-year. Among in Vietnam in the first sev- 1,620 foreign direct invest- the 10.1 billion U.S. dollars en months of this year, ment (FDI) projects with FDI disbursed, 71.1 per Singapore was Vietnam’s total registered capital cent were poured into the largest source of foreign of 9.5 billion U.S. dollars, processing and manufac- investment, followed by and saw 619 operational turing sector, 15 per cent China and South Korea, FDI projects raise their into the real estate sector, said the office.—Xinhua

A woman gazes across the view of the town of Fyra in the island of Santorini on June 14, 2020 as the country prepares for the return of tourists to Greece from around 30 countries by air, sea and land. PHOTO: AFP/ARIS MESSINIS PESTICIDES DISTRIBUTER CHANGING The manufacture of ZHEJIANG E-TONG CHEMICAL CO., LTD has registered —Greece will reopen six of its would accept passengers, state agency the following product in Pesticide Registration Board of Myanmar to distribute ports, including Piraeus in Athens, to ANA reported Tuesday. After docking at in Myanmar. Now, we have to change from old distributer name “ANAWRAHTA cruise ships on Saturday for the first time one of these ports, cruise ships will sub- PRODUCTION CO., LTD”, to new distributor name “Y AGRO SOLUTION CO., in the coronavirus-shortened tourism sea- sequently be able to travel elsewhere in LTD”. If any object or enquiry, please contact to Pesticide registration Board, Plant son, the tourism minister said. In a letter Greece, depending on local coronavirus Protection Division, Bayint Naung Road, West Gyogone, Insein Township, Yangon, to the Cruise Lines International Associ- conditions, he said. With a quarter of the from here to next 14 days. Y AGRO SOLUTION CO., LTD. Ph- Ph-09969007222 ation and three major cruise operators, economy dependent on tourism, Greece Sr. Trade Name Active Ingredient Registration No. Harry Theoharis said the ports of Piraeus, has sought to capitalize on its relatively low 1. K.4 Satan 48 SL Glyphosate 48% SL F2018-1489 Rhodes, Iraklio, Volos, and Katakolo infection rate to bring in visitors.—AFP

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Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 30 JULY 2020 14 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 6th coordination meeting of peace negotiators turns out fruitful results

REPRESENTATIVES of the 3 of Union Accord and reached government and the NCA-S some important agreements. EAOs concluded their 6th co- “Meeting results from the ordination meeting yesterday, upcoming coordination meet- with fruitful results for further ings will be shared to the political discussions and schedule for the party groups of UPDJC. The re- next round of discussions in the maining issues will be discussed first week of August. at the 7th coordination meeting, The final day of 6th coordi- and its results will be tabled to nation meeting highlighted the the Joint Implementing Coordi- framework for NCA implemen- nation Meetings,” Sao Sai Ngern tation of the 8th JICM meeting said. decisions, process and phase-by- He appreciated the phase implementation beyond peace-making efforts of negoti- 2020, preparations for the 4th ators from both sides, including session of Union Peace Confer- on signing Part 3 of Union Ac- ence-21st Century Panglong and cord and organizing Union Peace related meetings and informa- Conference. tion about next meeting results Vice-Chairman of NRPC to the political party group of and Union Attorney-General Government and NCA-S EAOs successfully conclude the 6th coordination meeting for peace process. on 29 UPDJC. U Tun Tun Oo also confirmed July 2020. PHOTO : PHOE HTAUNG NCA Implementation positive results of the meeting. Framework Coordination Group “Both sides tried to make federal practices at the 4th ses- State Counsellor and NCA-S- ordination will convene in Nay Leader Sao Sai Ngern said, in key agreements through pa- sion of 21st Century Panglong. EAOs representative Nai Aung Pyi Taw in the first week of Au- his concluding remark on the tience and optimistic manners. After the meeting, Direc- Ma Ngay held the joint press gust.—Ye Gaung Nyunt meeting, that they discussed We will continue discussions in tor-General U Zaw Htay from conference. controversial issues in the Part Nay Pyi Taw, and try for genuine the Ministry of the Office of the The 7th edition of the co- (Translated by Aung Khin)

Press briefing after 6th coordination meeting of Government and NCA-S EAOs

THE final day of 6th coordina- U Zaw Htay said while this has 8 topics that have all been them in the next meeting. said the Ministry of Information tion meeting between govern- meeting was held for one more agreed upon. He said the sec- U Zaw Htay said they will has issued rules and regulations ment representatives and ethnic day than the planned 3-day meet- ond category includes sub-topics meet in Nay Pyi Taw on 1 August for journalists wishing to attend. armed organizations that have ing, as all members need to dis- that go into greater detail and after this 6th meeting and con- U Zaw Htay said they will signed the Nationwide Ceasefire cuss within their organizations, one of them was about security duct preliminary meetings for not be inviting observers as a Agreement (NCA-S EAOs) was the meeting resulted in a wide unification. This was divided into JICM and the main meeting as precaution to COVID-19 and the held at the National Reconcilia- range of agreements. three stages in the discussions well. He said they will organize peace conference will also be tion and Peace Centre (NRPC) He said they discussed the with EAOs and successfully ne- the UPDJC meeting from there held separately in MICC-I and on Shweli Road in Yangon yes- three parts to the Union Accord’s gotiating all of them would mean and head towards the peace con- MICC-II. He said the JICM and terday evening. Part 3 the first part containing completion of a portion of the ference. UPDJC meetings will be held in The meeting focused on or- 13 implementation framework second category. Next, Nai Aung Ma Ngay MICC-I while the opening cere- ganizing the 4th session of the agreements for the NCA. He said U Zaw Htay said the third said this is the first face-to-face mony will be held in MICC-II. Union Peace Conference – 21st there are 3 points left to be dis- part was about the guiding meeting since numerous on- He said every attending party Century Panglong, as decided cussed, although they are not too fundamentals for establishing line meetings held to curb the will only have a third of the usual during the 8th JICM meeting, and different from one another, and a Democratic Federal Union. spread of COVID-19. He said the number allowed to attend the working towards signing Part 3 detailed discussions are likely to He said they are discussing 8 first part only had 3 points left peace conference due to social of the Union Accord. make it successful. points on that matter with 2 in to discuss just as U Zaw Htay distancing requirements during After the meeting, Direc- U Zaw Htay said the sec- agreement and 6 remaining. He had mentioned and the second COVID-19. tor-General U Zaw Htay of the ond part concerned successive said they have mostly agreed on part only had the second table Ministry of Office of State Coun- processes and implementations the other points but they require left to discuss, involving security Attendees from internation- sellor and NCA-S EAOs repre- beyond 2020. He said the sec- additional discussion as they are unification, as well. He said the al organizations sentative Nai Aung Ma Ngay ond part is separated into two linked to other points as well. He third part had 8 points with 2 in U Zaw Htay said since the held a press conference. categories. The first category said they may finish discussing agreement and 6 remaining but suspension of airlines are in since they are all interrelated place, the invited persons have the discussion is not over yet. to attend the conference them- He said he expects good results selves as it would be difficult for after the discussions scheduled people to attend from abroad. He for 1 August in Nay Pyi Taw. said they will not have people Journalists then asked coming in instead of the invit- about the fourth session of the ed and will only have the most UPC scheduled for the second essential people accompanying week of August. diplomats. Attendees will also have to take swab tests and stay Invitations to conference at the designated hotels. U Zaw Htay replied that Nai Aung Ma Ngay then they have not invited anyone said they also wish to invite the yet in response to a question non-signatories to the NCA and on whether EAOs that have not they have talked about this with signed the NCA will be invited to the Union Government. Wheth- the peace conference. However, er or not they actually attend is he said they plan to invite the left to the non-signatories.—Ye Director-General U Zaw Htay and NCA-S EAOs representative Nai Aung Ma Ngay hold a press briefing on 29 non-signatories in addition to po- Gaung Nyunt July. PHOTO: POE HTAUNG litical parties and diplomats. He (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) 30 JULY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 15 Yemeni separatists abandon U.S. Republicans’ COVID-19 self-rule, push peace deal relief proposal draws backlash SANAA—Yemeni separatists Haitham wrote on Twitter. abandoned their declaration He acknowledged the an- of self-rule in the south on nouncement came after Saudi Wednesday and pledged to im- Arabia and the United Arab plement a stalled Saudi-bro- Emirates exerted pressure kered peace deal, mending a to row back on their decision. rift between allies in the war Saudi Arabia said it had against Huthi rebels. proposed a plan to “acceler- The Southern Transition- ate” the implementation of al Council (STC) proclaimed the Riyadh Agreement, the self-governance in April after official Saudi Press Agency accusing the government of (SPA) reported early Wednes- failing to perform its duties day. and of “conspiring” against The plan calls for the the southern cause, push- Yemeni prime minister to ing the war-ravaged country form a new government deeper into crisis. within 30 days, as well as the The breakdown between appointment of a new gover- Volunteers prepare to load vehicles with boxes of food at a food bank in the Los Angeles County city of Duarte, the one-time allies had com- nor and security director for California on July 8, 2020. PHOTO BY FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP plicated a long and separate second city Aden where the conflict between a Saudi-led government had set up base. WASHINGTON —U.S. Senate cans’ proposal, unveiled Monday, & pay rent. Republicans shouldn’t military coalition and the “Once this is implement- Republicans’ newly released would slash the federal benefits be quibbling over $600 for work- Iran-allied rebels, who con- ed, the government should 1-trillion-U.S. dollar COVID-19 re- to 200 dollars through Septem- ers on unemployment,” House of trol much of the north, includ- commence its work in Aden, lief proposal has drawn backlash ber, giving an unemployed work- Representatives Speaker Nancy ing the capital Sanaa. and oversee the completion from lawmakers and economists, er about 70 per cent of previous Pelosi, a California Democrat, The STC “announces that of the implementation of the and the country’s two parties are wages when combined with state said on Twitter. it is abandoning its self-rule Riyadh Agreement in accord- still far from reaching a deal days benefits, while Democrats want The White House and Re- declaration” to allow the im- ance with all its clauses and before an extra unemployment to maintain the current level of publicans have contended that plementation of a power-shar- tracks,” SPA said, citing an benefit expires. benefits through January. the 600-dollar benefits have ing deal known as the Riyadh unnamed Saudi official.— As part of the 2.2-trillion-dol- “If you’ve lost your job created a financial disincentive Agreement, spokesman Nizar AFP lar coronavirus relief bill passed through no fault of your own, for people to return to work, an in late March, Congress agreed Republicans want you to take argument refuted by some econ- to provide 600-dollar federal un- a 30 per cent pay cut. Can you omists, including Adam Posen, employment benefits per week on believe that?” Senate Minority president of Washington-based top of state unemployment bene- Leader Chuck Schumer, a New think tank Peterson Institute for fits, which are set to expire at the York Democrat, said on Twitter. International Economics.—Xin- end of July. The Senate Republi- “Americans need to buy food hua Iran says fires missiles from underground in Gulf war games TEHRAN—Iran’s Revolutionary It hailed “the successful Su-22 fighter-bombers to target Guards said they launched bal- launch of ballistic missiles from predetermined positions on Bani Fighting between southern separatists and unionist supporters of listic missiles from “the depths of the depths of the Earth in a com- Farur Island in Iran’s territorial exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi had severely undermined the Earth” on Wednesday during pletely camouflaged way” as an waters. their Saudi-backed campaign against Huthi rebels who control the the last day of military exercises “important achievement that “These launches were car- capital . © AFP/FILE near sensitive Gulf waters. could pose serious challenges ried out without the platform and The launches came a day to enemy intelligence organiza- usual equipment,” IRGC aero- after the Guards struck a mock- tions”. space chief Brigadier General Police clear migrant camp up of a US aircraft carrier with The Guards said they also Amirali Hajizadeh said on state volleys of missiles near the Strait released bombs from Sukhoi television.—AFP outside Paris at high virus risk of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for a fifth of world oil output. PARIS—French police on one of dozens that have sprung State television broadcast Wednesday evacuated some up since large waves of asylum aerial footage of the latest day- 1,500 migrants from a camp seekers began arriving in Eu- light exercises in the desert north of Paris where crowded rope in 2015. “The people are showing bursts of flames, smoke living conditions and a lack of exhausted; for some it is their and then dust before what ap- water and sanitation exposed tenth evacuation,” said Silvana peared to be four projectiles them to a high risk of coronavi- Gaeta of the NGO Solidarite Mi- climbing into the sky. rus infection. grants Wilson, which provides The Islamic Revolutionary The migrants were taken meals at the camp of mainly Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a from the camp in Aubervilliers, male migrants from the Horn statement on their Sepahnews along the Saint-Denis canal of Africa and Afghanistan. website that it was “the first time northeast of Paris, to shelters “They know that they will in the world” that such an exer- in and around the capital, the be placed in gymnasiums, and cise had been carried out. police department said. half of them will meet again The statement did not elabo- This handout photo provided by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) The migrants began board- on the street as soon as this rate on the claim or provide any on July 28, 2020 shows rockets being fired from a launch vehicle during a ing buses at dawn at the camp, evening.”—AFP of the missiles’ specifications. military exercise near the Strait of Hormuz. © SEPAH NEWS/AFP 30 JULY 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR CAS reveals Man City ignored UEFA investigation, but did Aung La N Sang to join TED not breach FFP Talk event on 2 August LONDON—Manchester City Tuesday showed that the showed a “blatant disregard” fine was to reflect “a severe into MMA, and the causes I am for UEFA’s investigation into breach” in City’s unwilling- passionate about. alleged Financial Fair Play ness to cooperate with UEFA’s “TEDxYangon is a volun- (FFP) breaches, according investigation. teer-run organization based in to the Court of Arbitration But that the charges of Yangon, Myanmar,” said Aung for Sport (CAS), but Euro- alleged concealment of equity La N Sang. The Burmese Py- pean football’s governing funding were more significant thon continued, “They organ- body failed to prove City had violations and that “based on ize TEDx events to provide a disguised funding from the the evidence the panel can- positive platform for sharing club’s owners as sponsorship not reach the conclusion that ideas and contribute to societal income. Earlier this month, disguised funding was paid development. CAS overturned a two-year to City.” “Join me on August 2nd at ban from European compe- City’s fortunes on the 08:30 am Yangon time – that’s titions imposed on City by field have been transformed August 1st (Saturday night), UEFA and reduced a fine of since a takeover from Shiekh 10:00 pm on the US east coast. €30 million to €10 million. Mansour, a member of the Abu Click Going on the event so you The full reasoned judge- Dhabi royal family, in 2008.— don’t miss any notifications and ment by CAS released on AFP updates. See you soon,” the Bur- mese Python added. The TEDxYangon event Hole in none: How screen golf ONE Championship two-division world champion Aung La N has become popular in Myan- Sang. PHOTO: AUNG LA N SANG’S FACEBOOK PAGE mar since 2016 and the famous got serious in South Korea MYANMAR’S sports icon, ONE the official statement with the persons like artists, athletes, Championship two-division Aung La N Sang on his social writers and successful business world champion Aung La N media page. persons participate in such kind Sang will participate in the TED “This Sunday morning of event to share their knowl- Talk event named TEDxYangon, (Asia), I’ll be on Facebook Live edge, experiences plus giving which will conduct via Facebook with TEDxYangon for a chat on information to public. —Lynn Live on 2 August, according to life after COVID-19, how I got Thit (Tgi) France keeps sports stadiums cap at 5,000, with local exceptions PARIS —The French govern- to the strict implementation of would be further relaxed to in- ment, the first in Europe’s leading health protocols,” said the sports crease revenue but the govern- football nations to allow specta- ministry. ment has decided “the increase A South Korean golfer hits in a simulation booth during the GTour screen golf tournament in Daejeon, south of tors back into grounds, said on The ceiling of 5,000 was set in the spread of the coronavirus Seoul. PHOTO: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP Tuesday that the attendance cap when the coronavirus state of in the country” rules that out. would stay at 5,000 until the end emergency in mainland France Local government will have DAEJEON—On the final but never made a cut in tour- of August, but local officials would ended on July 11, but the final of the power to authorize matches green of the tournament, nament play. be able to grant exemptions. the French Cup between Paris with more than 5,000 spectators, Ha Ki-won carefully took his In screen golf, though, Local authorities would be Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne although spectators will be re- stance and addressed the he now has five victories, and granted flexibility “according to at the Stade de France took place quired to wear marks, stay seat- ball. A gentle strike, and it in 2017 he gave up real-life the seating capacity of the are- on Friday in front of 2,800 spec- ed, be in groups of no more than rolled forward. competition altogether, con- na, analysis of the general and tators. 10 and remain separated from In front of him it circled verting fully to simulator ac- local health situation and subject Clubs were hoping the limit other groups by one seat.—AFP the hole, making a rattling tion. sound as it dropped, and Ha “Now I feel more at ease raised his fist in triumph, in front of the giant screen,” taking victory and a 20 mil- said Ha. lion won (US$17,000) win- Just like on a real ner’s cheque by a single shot. course, players compete in The ball, though, was several groups simultane- not in a hole, but still on the ously, each taking shots in carpet. This was a profes- turn. sional screen golf tourna- But rather than walking ment in South Korea, which in open countryside to reach organizers say is the world’s their next lie, they step in only such tour. front of a screen measuring For Ha, 38, screen golf 5.8m by 3m. has offered a competitive Sensors on the floor and lifeline: He first wielded a ceiling track the trajectory club at the age of 17, and of the ball after impact and Fans and squad members tried to follow the rules at reached the second tier of project its onward path down the French Cup final at the Stade de France. the professional KPGA tour, the virtual course.—AFP PHOTO: FRANCK FIFE / AFP/FILE