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Vol. VII, No. 169, 1st Waning of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 2 October 2020 Republic of the Union of Myanmar Union Election Commission Notification 182/2020 15th Waxing of Tawthalin, 1382 (1 October 2020) Statement on adherence to healthcare guidelines in 2020 General Election

1. The Union Election Commission, in accordance with 2008 Constitution, already 4. The Ministry of Health and Sports issued the “Standard Operating Proce- announced that the multiparty democracy general elections will be held nation- dure-SOP” Part-I about campaigning in accordance with COVID-19 preventive wide on 8 November 2020 to elect MPs for the third term of three Hluttaws. and control measures for Hluttaw candidates who will compete in the general 2. The election process includes setting up of polling stations, coming of voters to election on 7-9-2020. the stations and voting at the stations. Similarly, it also includes preparations 5. Therefore, it is hereby announced that those who are involved in the election for voting in the general elections of those who are under quarantine due to works according to paragraph-2 will have to abide by the directives included in COVID-19 infections, advance voting of those who can’t come to polling stations Standard Operating Procedure Part-II that are to be carried out in accordance on the election day at relevant ward/village-tract election sub-commissions on with COVID-19 prevention and control measures during the general election designated dates, counting votes at respective township election sub-commissions and health guidelines issued by relevant officials depending on situations. and polling stations, collecting of election results and announcing the names of 6. The Standard Operating Procedure Part-II which are to be carried out in accord- elected candidates by region/state election sub-commissions. ance with COVID-19 prevention and control measures in holding the general 3. Due to present COVID-19 situation, polling station heads, deputy heads and election can be viewed at the website of the Union Election Commission, www. members who will perform duties at the polling stations of different levels of uec.gov.mm, and UEC Facebook. relevant election sub-commissions, those who will manage outside the polling (HlaThein) stations and voters need to be careful of the successful holding of the general Chairman election not to be infected by COVID-19. Union Election Commission

Myanmar organizes relief flights to bring citizens back home from Tokyo, Hong Kong

THE 8th relief flight of All Nippon Airways, organized by the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, landed at International Airport bringing 158 citizens back home yesterday. Moreover, a total of 21 Myanmar seamen who signed off their duties in Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) also returned home in the same after- noon by a relief flight of Myanmar National Airlines organized by the Consulate-General of Myanmar in Hong Kong and their shipping companies. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, the Ministry of Health and Sports and the government arranged 14-day quarantine at specific places or des- ignated hotels, followed by the 7-day home quarantine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with the relevant ministries and its missions in foreign countries for the repatriation of citizens abroad in accordance with the guide- lines of the National-Level Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of COV- ID-19.—MNA (Translated by Aung Khin) Myanmar returnees from foreign countries arrive at the Yangon International Airport on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA 2 OCTOBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Deputies of ASEAN finance, central bank hold meetings on finance, banking sectors between ASEAN and US Department of Treasury

DEPUTY MINISTERS for fi- form of Myanmar in relation to nance and deputy governors of the development Roadmap for central banks in ASEAN and Monetary and Financial Integra- the United States held an online tion of ASEAN (RIA-Fin), fruitful meeting, as part of the ASEAN results from implementation of Finance Ministers and Central Financial Inclusion Roadmap Bank Governors’ Meeting yes- (2014-2020), future plans for New terday. Financial Inclusion Roadmap The meeting was hosted by (2019-2023), development of cap- the rotating chairmanship of the ital markets and insurance sector. Ministry of Finance and the Cen- Deputy Director-General tral Bank of Viet Nam. Daw Khin Soe Oo from the Treas- Deputy Minister for Plan- ury Department presented her ning, Finance and Industry U review on the 5th ASEAN Insur- Maung Maung Win and Deputy ance Forum in Nay Pyi Taw in Governors of Central Bank of 2019, where Myanmar acted as Myanmar U Soe Thein and U the joint chairmanship of work Bo Bo Nge joined the meeting committee on relaxation of ASE- via videoconferencing from the Deputy Minister U Maung Maung Win participates in the virtual meeting on finance, banking sectors between AN financial services. headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw. ASEAN and US Department of the Treasury on 1 Ocbober 2020. PHOTO: MNA The meeting was attended The Deputy Minister dis- sistance to people with no regular tor of the country, works for debt lishing the reports on the minis- by deputy finance ministers from cussed the implementation of income under the CERP Action transparency and infrastructure tries’ websites and cooperation ASEAN countries, deputy gover- COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan, postponement of taxation finance in accordance with the with the World Bank to estab- nors, officials from the US Treas- Plan, low-interest loan from the period until the end of this year, Public Debt Management Law, lishment the New Development ury, Deputy Secretary-General COVID-19 fund for SMEs, CMP, getting low-interest loans from implementation of medium term Bank to supply the needs of na- of ASEAN and officials from the tourism, agriculture and food pro- the World Bank, IMF, ADB and debt management strategy, debt tional infrastructure financing. ASEAN Secretariat. –MNA duction sectors, food and cash as- JICA to support financial sec- reports of the government, pub- He also held talks on tax re- (Translated by Aung Khin) Myanmar hosts 19th round of Myanmar-India Foreign Office Consultations via videoconference

U Soe Han, Permanent Secre- dor of India to Myanmar, senior tary of the Ministry of Foreign officials of the Ministry of For- Affairs of the Republic of the eign Affairs of Myanmar and Union of Myanmar attended the Ministry of External Affairs the 19th round of Myanmar-In- of India. dia Foreign Office Consultations At the Consultations, both (FOC) which was held at the sides cordially discussed and ex- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay changed views on a wide range Pyi Taw, at 11:00 am on 1 Octo- of bilateral matters pertaining ber 2020 via videoconference. to the exchange of high level U Soe Han, Permanent Sec- visits and multi-faceted cooper- retary of the Ministry of Foreign ation including cooperation for Affairs and Mr Harsh Vardhan prevention, control and treat- Shringla, Foreign Secretary of ment of COVID-19, boundary the Ministry of External Affairs and border-related cooperation, of India co-chaired the FOC. development of ongoing pro- Permanent Secretary U Soe Han and Foreign Secretary of India Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla co-chair the 19th Present at the Consultations jects between the two countries, round of Myanmar-India Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) via videoconference on 1 October 2020. were U Moe Kyaw Aung, Am- cooperation in trade, commerce PHOTO: MNA bassador of Myanmar to India, and financial sectors, consular tus on the implementation of Understanding signed between tion in regional and multilateral Mr Saurabh Kumar, Ambassa- and cultural cooperation, sta- agreements and Memoranda of the two countries and coopera- contexts.—MNA

1,010 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 1 October, total figure rises to 14,383

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 14,383 after 1,010 new cases were reported on 1 October according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 14,383 confirmed cases, 321 died, 4,156 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA Updated at 8 pm, 1 October 2020 Death toll untill 8 pm 1-10-2020

Total Cases 14,383 New Cases 1,010 11

Total Death Tally 321 Discharged from Hospital 4,156 Ministry of Health and Sports 2 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Advance voting process for local voters outside their constituencies in 2020 General Election

n Heads of trainings, schools, hospitals and jails are to contact the sub-election commissions to get documents of Form 15. n They must return these documents to sub-commission of respective townships by 26 August 2020 after the documents are filled by the voters. n Sub-election commission of respective townships must send ballot papers and envelopes for advance voting to the train- ings, schools, hospitals and jails by 7 October 2020. n Advance voting must be organized at trainings, schools, hospitals and jails on their appropriate day from 8 October 2020 to 21 October 2020. n The envelopes containing ballot papers must be sent back to sub-election commission of respective townships by 4 pm on 8 37 November 2020.

MoSWRR holds 2020 International Day of Older Persons

THE Ministry of Social Welfare, ing.” Relief and Resettlement organ- The Union Minister contin- ized International Day of Older ued saying that the COVID-19 Persons via videoconferencing disease can be infected regard- yesterday morning. less of races, religions, genders The event was attended and ages and it is a challenge by Union Minister for Labour, especially for the elderly per- Immigration and Population U sons in vulnerable group. Thein Swe, Union Minister for Although the older persons Social Welfare, Relief and Reset- have to stay at home, they can tlement Dr Win Myat Aye, Union be infected from others who go Minister for Ethnic Affairs Nai out and they can suffer more Thet Lwin, Deputy Ministers, from the diseases if they have country representatives of UN some chronic diseases that organizations, the elderly per- weaken their immune system. sons and the officials of relevant So, all the people in any age departments. groups should participate in Union Minister Dr Win fighting the disease. Myat Aye made an opening The ministry appreciates speech at the ceremony, saying the human rights of every indi- that Myanmar is a member of vidual and is working to provide Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye delivers speech at the ceremony of 2020 International Day of Older Persons in Nay Pyi Taw on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA international community and social protection services for all the ceremony was held with spe- age group of people including lief Plan in September 2020. It persons and people of any age. life experience and will apply cial recognition for the older the elderly while the country is provided K1 million each to the There are 216 Inclusive the abilities of older persons in persons that they contributed to implementing for human rights oldest grandpa and grandma Self-Help Groups and they were building the country while mak- the society and are still benefit- affairs, democratic affairs and in Myanmar like the previous provided with K1million fund of ing efforts to protect the elderly ing in some ways in the current the rule of law. years. the Department of Social Wel- persons against COVID-19 and society. As the country agrees with The government imple- fare in 2019-2020FY. The officials to ensure their safety, the Union The ceremony for Inter- the Madrid International Plan of mented the national social pen- will organize more 400 groups in Minister said. national Day of Older Persons Action on Ageing, it will carry sion in 2017-2018FY for income 2020-2021FY. Then, the message of Unit- has been successively holding in out for advancing health and security of the older persons The Union Minister also ed Nations Secretary-General Myanmar since 1999. The pre- well-being into old age. and it will continue offering oth- called on the older persons to was read by UN Resident and vious ceremonies were wide- The ministry also provides er services in coming financial prove that they support their Humanitarian Coordinator of ly held in respective regions, the normal social pension to years depending on the budget families, villages, wards, the UNDP Mr Ola Almgrem. states and districts including the older persons once every status. country and society by sharing The healthcare and rights Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. How- three months even in COVID-19 Currently, the “Inclusive their knowledge and life experi- of older persons were shown in ever, it was held online this year period and contributed further Self-Help Groups”, which in- ence for the young people which the video clip and the ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. assistance in July in 2020. clude new generations, women are precious things for the new came to a close.—MNA Theme of this year’s Inter- It also provided K30,000 and people with disabilities, are generations. national Day of Older Persons cash assistance to the older per- organized in villages and will be The government will cre- (Translated by Khine is “Pandemics: Do They Change son between 80 and 85 years old led by the government to offer ate opportunities for the older Thazin Han) How We Address Age and Age- under COVID-19 Economic Re- healthcare services to the older persons to share their valuable 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. 2 OCTOBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

When we do the tests speedily, we will get speedy results.

When we begin using the test kits, which can give us speedy and correct results, we will find more infections. This is because when we do the tests speedily, we will get speedy results. Please don’t lose heart because of this. When we find the infections early, we can give early treatment. The rate of recovery will improve.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw ’s reports to people about latest COVID-19 situation, on 29 September 2020)

MoC launches soft opening for application of trademark registration

THE Ministry of Commerce held coordinate with them. the “soft opening” ceremony for Union Minister for Educa- application of trademark regis- tion Dr Myo Thein Gyi explained tration online yesterday. that the ministry took steps to Union Minister Dr Than My- draft the copyright law and int discussed the need to comply approved the law in mid-2019 with international standards in and the workshops done in the practising the copyright sys- Universities and SMEs and the tem. The Union Minister added sending delegates to the regional that the Central Committee on and international conferences, Intellectual Property (CCIP) meetings and trainings. is chaired by Vice President U He also thanked both inter- Henry Van Thio and the Union national and national organi- Minister for Commerce is the zations for the cooperation by Vice-Chair of the committee. The providing technical and legal committee was formed by Un- assistance including the re- ion Government’s Order 18/2010, sources needed to develop the 21/2020 and 31/2020. copyright system in Myanmar The Union Minister said that and requested them to continue the existing first user privilege the cooperation. system will be changed into the Deputy Director-General first applicant privilege system for the Intellectual Property to implement the copyright law Union Minister Dr Than Myint participates in the “soft opening” ceremony for application of trademark Department Dr Moe Moe Thwe and the Ministry has issued Or- registration online on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA introduced the website of the der 63/2020 dated 28 August 2020 department, www.ipd.gov.mm in order to facilitate the transi- (WIPO) which is expected to fees, rules and regulations and petition, encourage creativity and explained the WIPO file sys- tion. According to the order, the make the registration easier to application forms required for and it will increase trade and tem in accepting the applications application for trademark regis- do business in COVID-19 crisis. the effective use of the copyright foreign investment. and Director Dr Seint Thandar tration is pre-accepted starting In the second phase, the in-per- law and the trademark registra- Adopting copyright laws Tun explained the process of from 1 October. son application will also be ac- tion will be officially started right in Myanmar was supported by the trademark registration and He remarked that the first cepted. after the enactment of the law; WIPO, JICA, JPO and USAID. answered the questions of the phase of initial adoption will The Union Minister added and the implementation of the The Union Minister also ex- attendees. —MNA use the WIPO file system of the that the ministry is implement- law can protect the trademarks pressed thanks to these partner (Translated by Ei Phyu World Copyright Organization ing the process of approving effectively and provide fair com- organizations and confirmed to Phyu Aung)

16 Myanmar seamen quarantined in Kawthoung

SIXTEEN Myanmar seamen ined the health conditions of who signed off from the MV Glob- the returnees at the Kawthoung al Effort that came from Singa- Jetty. The seamen returned for pore anchored in the Andaman crew change were kept under Sea arrived in Kawthoung on 30 hotel quarantine for 14 days, and September. their lab samples will be sent to Officials concerned exam- the National Health Laboratory. Captain U Myin Lwin, lead- ing 15 seamen, who already Sixteen Myanmar seamen arrived in Kawthoung will sign returned for crew change on to the vessel.— Kyaw Soe arrive in Kawthoung on 30 (Kawthoung) September 2020. PHOTO: KYAW SOE (KAWTHOUNG) (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) 2 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe joins THET’s 2020 Conference

UNION Minister for Health and has been implementing with the Sports Dr Myint Htwe made a assistance of THET since 7 years speech at the opening session ago for medical treatments to of 2020 Conference of the Tropi- bone diseases and injuries, in- cal Health and Education Trust tensive cares, brains and nerves. (THET) that based in the United He also appreciated the Kingdom yesterday via videocon- ‘Myanmar-UK Health Alliance’ ferencing. which is the joint project between The conference was held the two countries for its crucial under the theme ‘Health for all: role in medical treatments in A decade to deliver’. the country, and requested for Mr Ben Simms, the Chief Ex- more assistance to Myanmar for ecutive Officer of THET, said that achieving healthcare for every- the conference was attended by one, sustainable development over 460 experts from more than goals, and equal rights for health- 30 countries although the event care services. was coincided with the COVID-19 The MoHS has established pandemic. the Myanmar Health Sector Co- He added that among over 1 ordination Committee for better Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe speaks during the opening session of 2020 Conference of the Tropical million global deaths, 7,000 per- collaboration with the interna- Health and Education Trust (THET) via videoconference on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA sons were health workers. tional organizations. He also advised to continue the requirement of quality health- the health organizations across from the countries with low and Dr Bethany Moos , the gen- essential and necessary health- care services required for socio- the world for rapid control of the middle income rates to resume eral practitioner from England, care services with the possible economic development, and the disease. He added that global such health services after the shared the experiences in con- funds, technologies and exper- establishment of a better world countries need to work for de- momentum of pandemic has de- ducting research on the snake- tise, and pointed out the need of by close cooperation among the velopment of health standards creased to a certain level. bite projects, and Dr Navina more assistance to foster part- members of WHO. in possible ways and approaches, The Union Minister contin- Evens from the East London nership relations between UK Union Minister Dr Myint importance of healthcare meas- ued to say about alternative ap- NHS Foundation Trust about the and Myanmar. Htwe explained the use of pos- ures in tuberculosis, HIV, syph- proach in providing healthcare cooperation in global health net- Director-General Dr Tedros sible resources in Myanmar to ilis, vaccination programmes, services for Myanmar people, work of National Health Service Adhanom from the World Health prevent and control measures non-communicable diseases, and expressed thanks to the of the United Kingdom. Organization, talked about the against the pandemic, empha- child and maternal healthcares THET for its assistance and co- The four-day conference will losses of lives, property and em- sized public participation plays and other health services. operation in Myanmar. be continued on 2, 5 and 6 October ployments caused by the COV- crucial for the containment of He also advised policy mak- The Cambridge-Yangon via videoconferencing.—MNA ID-19 which began 9 months ago, pandemic and cooperation with ers and health project managers Trauma Intervention Project (Translated by Aung Khin) JMFA donates face masks to Myanmar for COVID fight

Japan-Myanmar Friendship As- fairs Minister U sociation (JMFA) in Japan donat- under the donation programme. ed face masks to Myanmar, to U Naing Ngan Lin said, curb the spread of COVID-19, at “JMFA donated a total of 301,000 the Yangon International Airport face masks. They were transport- yesterday. The association pro- ed via embassy. It is mainly for vided a total of 301,000 face masks the government employees who for the government employees are serving in distant areas. It is of Yangon Region Government, an activity to enhance bilateral Mandalay Region Government, friendship of the two nations. Ja- governmental staff in Nay Pyi pan provided a lot of assistance Taw, staff of the Ministry of De- for our country. We are grateful fence and the Ministry of Border for that”. Similarly, Japan has Affairs and staff who are perform- conducted flu researches and flu ing duties in border areas. diagnosis and carried out upgrad- Flights between Tokyo and ing works before COVID-19, and Yangon carried the donated provided assistance for upgrad- masks in two batches – the first ing laboratories for COVID-19 batch on 26 September and the tests, getting fluid for testing second batch yesterday. COVID-19 samples and start- In the evening, JMFA mem- ing COVID-19 diagnosis during ber and JOP Chairman Mr Tsu- COVID-19. Moreover, JICA pro- da Shunji presented 99,000 face vided assistance for COVID-19 re- Yangon Region Social Affairs Minister U Naing Ngan Lin (second left) accepts the face masks donated by masks for Yangon Region Gov- sponse processes.— Zaw Gyi Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: PE ZAW ernment to the Region’s Social Af- (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun)

Campaign speech of political party for 2020 General Election on 2-3 October

CAMPAIGN speech of National United Democratic Party (N.U.D) for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 2 October, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar —on 3 October. — MNA 2 OCTOBER 2020 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Govt gives cash assistance to older persons in Haka www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com the houses of the aged in the CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya wards in Haka and provided [email protected] cash to them on 1 October. The Department provided DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR cash amounting to K30,000 each Aye Min Soe [email protected] to the people between 80 and 85 years of age. There are 230 aged SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT people in Haka, and the Depart- Kyaw Myaing ment provided K6,900,000. In September 2020, the EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin Department also provided K7,110,000 for 237 older people LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS for the first time. Above 85-year- EDITORS old people received K30,000 each Ye Htut Tin [email protected] for three months. It is the second Aung Htein time of delivering cash assis- Tun Tun Naing tance to the elders. Providing [email protected] the elders during COVID-19 An official from Social Welfare Department (R) provides cash assistance to an older person in Haka, Chin State period will be of much help to SENIOR TRANSLATOR on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: DISTRICT IPRD Zaw Htet Oo the elders for their livelihood. THE Department of Social assistance to the older adults U Myint Oo, Township Medicines and medical treat- TRANSLATORS Welfare under the Ministry of in Haka Township under the Administrator from Township ment are also provided, said U Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, Social Welfare, Relief and Re- COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan General Administration Depart- Myint Oo. — District IPRD Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun settlement gave COVID-19 relief (CERP). ment and the officials went to (Translated by Hay Mar) REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, [email protected] ADB approves $180 mln loans to upgrade water PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Kyaw Zeya supply network in Yangon

COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, By Nyein Nyein needs associated with bulk wa- Region, which is 10 per cent of line pumping station 900 meters Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, ter supply in Yangon City and the population of the country. downstream and a dedicated Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu THE Asian Development Bank strengthen water safety,” said Although the country’s pop- 2.4 meter-diameter pipeline (ADB) has provided US$180 Alan Baird, the ADB Principal ulation is increasing by 2.2 per connecting the reservoir to the EDITORIAL SECTION million loans to upgrade the Urban Development Specialist. (+95) (01)8604529, cent annually from 2014 to 2019, Nyaungnhapin water treatment Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 water transmission system in “It will help improve the only the lower half of the house- plant. Yangon Region, according to resilience of the country’s ma- holds have accessed the piped The project will strength- CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION an announcement released by jor economic hub and support water. The supply of the water en YCDC’s ability to operate San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, ADB on 30 September. inclusive, sustainable economic service is irregular, and the wa- and manage water services Hotline - 09 974424114 ADB approved a $180 mil- growth. Safe, piped water also ter quality is also differing. That and become more responsive ADVERTISING & MARKETING lion loan to construct a 34-kilo- comes with better sanitation is the reason why the Yangon to climate change. It will help ( +95) (01) 8604530, metre water transmission sys- and hygiene, which is critical City Development Committee YCDC to prepare a roadmap Hotline - 09 974424848 tem that will help distribute 818 to controlling the spread of (YCDC) will solve this problem to enhance its self-financing [email protected] [email protected] million litres of water daily to the coronavirus disease (COV- out with the support of ADB. capacity and meet the growing Yangon, which is the largest city ID-19).” The assistance of ADB will demands for water services. Printed and published at the Global New of Myanmar. Yangon accounts for 23 per be helpful to the government in ADB was established in Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at “The Yangon City Water cent of Myanmar’s gross do- building the new infrastructure 1966 with 68 members contain- No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Resilience Project will address mestic product (GDP). There such as an intake structure at ing 49 local members. Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. the critical water infrastructure are 5.2 million people in Yangon Nga Moe Yeik Reservoir, an on- (Translated by Hay Mar) 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Yoma Yeiktha in Dagon Seikkan to be used as temporary www.facebook.com/thegnlm COVID-19 treatment centre

WITH the rising number of Kyi, the Minister for Immigra- transform the quarantine cen- ple are travelling on the road as COVID-19 confirmed patients tion and Human Resources, tre in Yoma Yeiktha, Dagon Yangon regional government daily in Yangon Region, Yangon Dr Zaw Wai Soe and other of- Myothit (Seikkan) township announced the stay home or- Write for us regional government is plan- ficials inspected Aung Myint into a treatment centre. Ar- der in 44 townships to control ning to create a new treatment Moh COVID-19 treatment cen- rangements are being made spreading of COVID-19. The We appreciate your feedback and centre to contain the spread of tre in Dagon Myothit (South) to support the necessary things authorities concerned are co- contributions. If you have any coronavirus. Township. for the health staff and volun- operating to contain COVID-19 comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please U , Chief Then, the officials asked teer from the centre to run the rapidly.—Myint Maung email [email protected] Minister for Yangon regional what is needed, and they operation systematically. with your name and title. government, Daw Moe Moe Suu planned to take measures to At present, only a few peo- (Translated by Hay Mar) Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to 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 main pillar for supporting democracy. 2 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 83 Mandalarian businesspersons to get second COVID-19 loan in 1st batch

A total of 648 businesspersons The applicants approved by from Mandalay Region have ap- the committee will be screened plied for the second COVID-19 in line with bank rules and pro- Fund, and 83 of them have been cedures, and they are not eligible approved to receive the COV- for the loan if they get sued by a ID-19 loan in the first batch, said bank. The remaining applications U Kyaw Soe Naing, executive are being processed, the commit- member of Mandalay Region tee stated. Chamber of Commerce and In- The priority sectors for the dustry (MRCCI). second batch of COVID-19 loan MRCCI is issuing the ap- are agriculture and livestock proval letter separately to avoid enterprises, manufacturing the unnecessary crowd, ensure businesses, import-substitution the social distancing and contain businesses, food and beverage the spread of COVID-19. There- businesses, oversea employment fore, those approved applicants agencies, export and import busi- must contact MRCCI at first to nesses, and vocational schools. make an appointment. They will The 2019-2020 additional be put off until the next day if they budget of K100 billion is put into cannot do so during the set time, the second COVID-19 Fund to First batch of second COVID-19 loan reaches 83 businesspersons in Mandalay . PHOTO: MRCCI MRCCI stated. mitigate the economic impacts A total of 1,041 enterprises of the coronavirus on the busi- billion from the social welfare with the loan procedures. Over time. They are executing food have been approved to take out nesses. fund. The loan is set to pay off K101 billion have been disbursed businesses, weaving business, over K20.7 billion from the second The government started within one year, at one per cent under seven batches, Ministry hotels and tourism enterprise, COVID-19 Fund and 83 enterpris- the first COVID-19 Fund to the of the interest rate. of Investment and Foreign Eco- private schools and gems and es are included in this, according business stricken by the coro- In the first COVID-19 Fund, nomic Relations announced. jewellery business. — Than Zaw to a committee to remedy the navirus impacts, with K50 billion more than 4,250 businesses ap- More than 390 COVID-19 af- Min (IPRD)/ Htet Myat economic impacts caused by the allocated from the country’s re- plied for the loan and 3,393 of fected businesses from Mandalay COVID-19. volving Fund and another K50 them received the loan in line Region received the loan at that (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Number of companies registered on MyCO Highway buses shift to exceeds 10,000 within 9 months this year: DICA freight transport By Nyein Nyein 2018, 1,671 in October, 1,431 in simultaneously. November, 1,364 in December, All overseas corporations By Nyein Nyein Shan State. If there is no passen- THE number of companies 1,733 in January 2019, 1,419 must submit ARs in the pre- SOME highway express bus ger on board, the express line registered on the online reg- in February, 1,108 in March, scribed format on MyCO within lines are turning to freight trans- will spontaneously stop. During istry system, MyCO, reached and over 1,045 in April, 1,411 28 days of the financial year port mode, said U Hla Aung, joint the meantime, people are ad- over 10,000 in the past nine in May, 1,307 in June, 1,428 in ending, as per Section 53 (A-1) secretary of Yangon Region vised refraining from travelling months (January-September) July, 1,302 in August and 1,181 of the Myanmar Companies Transport Authority (YRTA). in line with the health guidelines 2020, the statistics released by in September. The figures Law 2017. “Some express bus lines are as a prevention measure for the the Directorate of Investment reached a fresh new peak of A total of 16,319 companies providing parcel forwarding ser- COVID-19. As a result, the ex- and Company Administration 2,059 in October 2019. Then, were suspended for failing to vice. They reported to YRTA”, press line come to a halt,” he (DICA) indicated. 1,615 new companies in No- submit AR forms within the he said. continued. The registration and vember and 1,772 in December due date. Newly established YRTA has not halted any At the present time, the re-registration of companies 2019 were recorded, data of the companies are required to sub- passenger bus line service until express buses have to pass the on the MyCO website com- DICA showed. mit ARs within two months of today, including Aungmingala necessary tests and inspections menced on 1 August 2018, in Since the establishment incorporation or face a fine of Highway, Dagon Ayar Highway by the related teams to get ter- keeping with the Myanmar of the online registry plat- K100,000 for filing late returns. and Dala Highway. minal access. Companies Law 2017. Com- form, 36,647 new companies The DICA has notified that “As we are making efforts to More than 400 express bus monly, over 1,000 new com- and 46,377 existing companies any company which fails to facilitate the public transporta- lines are providing transport ser- panies are registered every have registered and re-regis- submit its AR within 13 months tion, there is no bus line suspend- vice from Yangon-based highway month. This year, the figures of tered on MyCO, bringing the will be notified of its suspen- ed for now. However, highway terminals (Dagon Ayar, Aung- registered companies stood at total number of registered sion (I-9A). If it fails to submit express buses are designated mingala and Dala) to the regions 1,415 in January, 1,298 in Feb- companies to 83,024 by Sep- the AR within 28 days of re- to transport to and from Yangon, and states. ruary and 1,015 in March, only tember-end. ceiving the notice, the system connecting to other regions and (Translated by Ei Myat 348 companies in April, 798 in Also, all registered compa- will show the company’s status states such as Mandalay Region, Mon) May, 1,314 in June, 1,650 in July, nies need to file annual returns as suspended. Companies can 1,551 in August and 1,378 in (AR) on the MyCO registry sys- restore their position only after September, as per statistics tem within two months of in- shelling out a fine of K50,000 of the DICA. corporation, and at least once for AR fee, K100,000 for the At present, 100 per cent of every year (not later than one restoration of the company on the applicants are using the month after the anniversary the Register, and K100,000 for online registration platform, of the incorporation), accord- late filing of documents. according to data provided by ing to Section 97 of Myanmar If a company fails to re- the DICA. Companies Law 2017. store its status within six When the online registry According to Section 266 months of suspension, the was launched in August 2018, (A) of the Myanmar Companies registrar will strike its name 1,816 new companies regis- Law 2017, public companies off the register, according to tered on MyCO. The figure must submit annual returns the DICA notice. Picture shows highway buses in Mandalay. PHOTO: THAN ZAW MIN stood at 2,218 in September and financial statements (G-5) (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) (IPRD) 2 OCTOBER 2020 2 OCTOBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 Ramp up preparations Lessons to learn from the Festival of Water Forces and Boat Races now to ensure safe Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt, Maha Saddhamma Jotika dhaja, Sithu and secure elections LESSED by natural favours, The royal place Burge was pulled by tow Myanmar is a country with long boats on either side. amidst COVID-19 rich water, land and forests. Royal song composers song their BTo crown them are mineral nearly composed Yey Khin Taw songs sources of jewels, minerals and fossils such as Eh “An” or “Luthar” . Different and island aquatic bodies and a long burges, boats, etc. followed in accord- ITH only 38 days before the November-8 elections, coastline with mangrove fossils on it and ance with their status and rank with the COVID-19 pandemic still poses a threat to public archipelagoes. Many old saying epito- Yen Khin Songs and music. After two to Whealth. mize the month of Tawthalin (Septem- three rounds of up and down the river, When it comes to holding general elections in the midst of ber) the six month of Myanmar Lunar the ceremony was ended. Their Majes- a global pandemic, election administrators must do much more Calendar of 12 months. ties returned to their main palace. The Myanmar Daily Weather Report st to help the eligible citizens cast their ballots without placing တော်သလင်း၊ မြစ်တွင်း သင်ဖြူခင်း. In the public on the banks cheered. Long live (Issued at 7:00 pm Thursday 1 October, 2020) themselves in danger. month of Tawthalin the entire water their Majesties, Peace, Prosperity and Election administrators need to take a number of special surface in aquatic bodies is like a mat Happiness for the entire kingdom. BAY INFERENCE: According to the observations at (18:30) measures designed to make in-person elections as safe as spread out. The following days were boat races hrs M.S.T today, the low pressure area over Westcentral Bay possible. At the same time, they need to prepare for advanced Another popular saying is days. Different types of boats, even and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal off North Andhra voting and for those who are placed in quarantine facilities as တော်သလင်းနေ၊ ပုဇွန်သေ {Prawns die in ships, war canons were held. Anyone Pradesh- South Odisha coasts (India) still persists. Weather it is impossible for them to vote in person. the heat of Sun}. Since rain has stopped The Pyi Gyi Mon Royal Barge was the type of water vessel taken by the kings of the olden days while touring the country and in could participate in boat races. Winners is partly cloudy to cloudy over the North Bay. Monsoon is There are differences between the 2015 and 2020 general smalls aquatic creature’s prawns die in celebrating the Annual waterway Parade. were rounded. The best selects were moderate to strong over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere elections. The coming general elections will be held amidst sunshine. Traditional festival annual- recruited into royal water forces/ over the Bay of Bengal. the COVID-19 pandemic. ly held by Myanmar kings is Yey Khin and land. ရေအား၊ ကျည်းအားချီတော်မူသည် with water and land forces. There is Tawthalin. Minister of Water Forces with တ က်ညီလက်ညီ၊ ရှေ့သို့ချီ၊ ရောက်မည် Hence, the electoral pro- Taw Display of water forces. Myanmar whether for fighting war or displaying one other type of water display. That is his offices did the job with honesty and ပန်းတိုင်ဆီ၊ FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 2nd There are cess needs to be in consist- Army had two main branches -- water or ceremonies Myanmar kings marched ရေကင်းတော်. Here Myanmar word ခင်း faith. He carried out many test runs. He With oars and rowers in harmony October, 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated ent with the health guide- Khin and Kin ကင်း should be correctly listened to the weather forecast and Ve- surely we reach our destination. Apart in Magway Region and Eastern Shan State, scattered in differences lines issued by the Ministry understood. Khin means to display, Kin dic predicting royal Brahmin Priests of from the Ayeyawady River on which Northern Shan and Kayah States, fairly widespread in of Health and Sports. ကင်း means to patrol. the court. Pyi Gyi Mon Royal Barge was most Myanmar Capital Cities were sit- Sagaing, Mandalay Regions and Kachin, Southern Shan between the 2015 At the same time, the Everyday all time day and night rebuilt. On it was a replica of Weizayanta uated there are large aquatic bodies States and widespread in the remaining Regions and States election officials and the water Patrol boats are on duty in the Palace Hall with the throne on which within the country such as Indaw Gyi, In- with isolated heavyfall in Taninthayi Region and . and 2020 general members of the public are moat around the walled Palace City in Their Majesties {The King and Chief lay, Taungthaman In, Meithti La Lake, Degree of certainty is (80%). elections. The urged to continue to mon- which royal golden palace was seated. Queen} sat and on either side of Minis- Indaw Lake etc., many aquatic bodies itor the developing situa- The moats are constantly pated to keep ters in state gowns. in other states and regions. STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough seas coming general tion closely and follow the off enemy or any danger, using the moat Sitting on rich carpet chief Brah- Myanmar ethnic nationalities are are likely at times off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface guidance of local health to get into the palace city. These patrol min Priests had stand nearby. At the waterbrone, Regardless of their habi- wind speed in squalls may reach (30-35)m.p.h. Wave height elections will authorities. Avoiding big boats have their own music band and auspicious time announced by the beat tat on mountains, hills and lands. They will be about (6-9) feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. be held amidst gatherings is mandatory song to break the monotony of long duty. of royal drum. The ceremony began. all are prepared high for military ses- to slow the spread of coro- So, new generation of Myanmar should Forefront of the barge with Buddha Im- sion on land or water. ရေအားကျည်းအား OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Contin- the COVID-19 navirus during the election take care of the meanings of Khin and age leading the royal Palace Barge on ချီတော်မူသည်။ uation of thundery activities in Deltaic Myanmar areas. campaigns because our Kin. which rowers row their oars togather Royal march or entourage by wa- pandemic. Hence, country is facing a rapidly In this article dealing with Yey Khin in harmony. They were uniform dress. ter and by sea. It is the unity, harmony FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOUR- the electoral moving pandemic, and any Taw Display of Myanmar Water Forces Red rather garments silvery white shirt and courage that we always reach our ING AREA FOR 2nd October, 2020: One or two rain or death, any case, is tragic. Till the reign of the last Myanmar King, King Thibaw [1878-1885] the Regatta Festival and and Boat Races for recruiting. Myanmar and golden helmet sharing brightly in destiny. thundershowers. Degree of certainty is (100%). process need to We all have a respon- boat races were held without fail. Every year King’s Hluttaw issued royal order to hold Hluttaw issued order with big budget to sunshine. There were 37 styles of rowing We’ll sure reach our destiny. sibility to do everything we Regatta and boat races. hold the annual event months ahead of with 37 accompanying music and songs. FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING be in consistent can to prevent the spread AREA FOR 2nd October, 2020: One or two rain or thun- of the virus. dershowers. Degree of certainty is (100%). with the health All poll workers will ELIMINATE COVID-19 EVERYWHERE guidelines issued wear masks, gloves and FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING face shields and will be AREA FOR 2nd October, 2020: Isolated rain or thunder- by the Ministry physically distanced from showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). voters. Poll workers will Guterres urges more countries to step up and fund global COVID-19 vaccine effort of Health and also be greeting voters at Sports. the polling location and will The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday called for all nations to provide further urgently needed funds – the equivalent of the total spent on cigarettes worldwide help them safely navigate every two weeks – on behalf of global COVID-19 vaccine efforts to ensure that everyone, everywhere, gets protection from the virus. the polling location. Where possible, polling locations HE Access to COVID-19 said at a high-level event to mo- Mr Guterres outlined clearly The Secretary-General global response to deliver. Solidar- of the UN World Health Organi- will have separate entrances and exits. All of these measures TTools – the ACT-Accelerator bilize support for the initiative. that to reach that amount, donors’ called on developed countries – ity is self-interest,” he stressed. zation (WHO), speaking alongside are mandatory for the safety of the voters, poll officials and – along with its COVAX Facility, is “These resources are crucial paying in through official develop- which have devoted many tril- “Grasping that 21st-centu- the Secretary-General. workers. a groundbreaking global collabo- now to avoid losing the window of ment assistance budgets, will not lions of dollars to respond to the ry truth is essential to end this Science and solutions are, The number of new COVID cases has been rising steadily, ration to accelerate development, opportunity for advance purchase be sufficient. socio-economic impacts of the crisis and emerge safer, smarter however, ineffective without soli- reaching over 14000 yesterday with 321 fatalities. We understand production, and equitable access and production, to build stocks in “We need to think bigger. It is crisis in their own countries – to and stronger together,” he said, darity, he added. that voting in person may seem like a scary option this year, to COVID-19 tests, treatments, parallel with licencing, to boost time for countries to draw funding “invest a small fraction of that, wrapping up his remarks. The head of WHO explained especially in Yangon Region which has seen most positive cases. and vaccines. research, and to help countries from their own response and re- to stop the spread of the disease that the ACT-Accelerator has However, public faith in elections is the bedrock of democ- Launched at the end of April prepare to optimize the new vac- covery programmes. By helping everywhere.” ‘A test of solidarity’ already delivered “impressive racy and we must do everything we can to hold the November-8 2020, the ACT-Accelerator has cines when they arrive.” others, they will help themselves”, “I call on all countries and Amid the devastation of COV- results” in the form of making general elections successfully and safely. secured $3 billion, critical for its Any delay would further wid- he said. partners to significantly step up in ID-19, science is offering solu- available 120 million new rapid Election administrators and workers in regions and states start up, but it needs a further $35 en already vast inequalities, he The coronavirus pandemic is the next three months to provide tions, in the form of new tests, tests for low- and middle-income are highly urged to ramp up measures for electoral processes billion – including an “immediate warned. costing the global economy $375 much needed new and additional therapeutics and – hopefully – countries and securing courses now. infusion” of $15 billion – Secre- ‘By helping others, countries billion a month and has destroyed resources and to mobilize all part- vaccines, said Tedros Adhanom of dexamethasone. tary-General António Guterres help themselves’ around 500 million jobs so far. ners and to put everyone behind a Ghebreyesus, Director-General SOURCE: WHO 2 OCTOBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar People’s Democratic Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Myanmar People’s Democratic Party Chairman U Htay Kyaw presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 1 October.

interest and lives of people. The party will also establish ing civil-military cooperation a genuine democracy for a healthy and lasting public and promoting harmony, we administration system by developing public interest will reach the target, and the policies and a democratic political system as a rule- wishes of the citizens will be based organization while opposing dictatorship. fulfilled. The brief policy of our party is a policy based on The citizens have many public interest or public policy. The existence of the options and choices in the country and its people is mutually related. Therefore, multiparty democratic sys- while people are fundamental to the country, the coun- tem. There is no option in try is essential for the people. It is required to prioritize the single-party system. And the basic economy for the people to foster the lives the two-party system is like of people without just focusing on national building a seesaw fight. So only the and development by turning a blind eye to the public multiparty system gives the citizens opportunities to Mingalaba. interest and without centralizing the people. If people choose. We want to request all the citizens to use the Esteemed people in the Republic of the Union could enjoy good socio-economic fundamentals and option effectively. The multiparty system has general of Myanmar the benefits, the country will indeed develop. elections in which several parties stand for. The citizens I am U Htay Kyaw, Chairman of the Myanmar As people are suffering from the impacts of COV- can elect the candidates they like. Voting is a duty and People’s Democratic Party. I want to present the ID-19 pandemic on economic, social, education, health the right of a democratic country. So, I would like the party’s policies. and other sectors, the government need to prioritize citizens to vote in the general elections. The name of the party has reflected people’s in solving their problems. The election system is fundamental to get a fair and desire and stance. People in Myanmar means over The stance of the party never deviates from the robust government. 100 ethnic people of the Union such as Kachin, Kayah, three main principles. And we would like to suggest that it is time to re- Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine, Shan and other Myanmar is a Union comprised of over 100 na- place outdated election system (which ignores political national races. tional races with their own culture, traditions, faiths, essence, people’s wishes and participation of the citizens) The reason for the establishment of the party is literature and religions, as well as their own national with a modern, fair, genuine and democratic election to fulfil the desires and expectations of people with characteristics. Despite diversities, Myanmar national system. the participation of political forces, business groups, people have been living on the same land and drinking The policy and the processes that will implement societies, defence and security forces to build the water from the same land for thousands of years in the policy need to be in harmony, and only if candidates country. Our party is to enhance the safety of people unity. Therefore, these histories, cultures, traditions do as they said, the benefit of the citizens will be served, and socio-economic development, which cannot be and social ethics have appeared from the same stem and good results will be achieved. If a voter focuses only done by a single organization after analyzing and of the Union and have been maintained until now. on the party’s policy, he/she may not see the candidate’s taking lessons from advantages, disadvantages and Amidst changing modern ideology and concepts, capability. If a voter concentrates solely on the candi- requirements, and performances of the government, the history of Myanmar, its culture, customs and ethics date’s qualification, he/she may not know the party’s the Hluttaw and the legislative sectors after the 2010 should not be tarnished. The party will work together policy. If a voter focuses only on a person and a single and 2015 general elections. Our party also aims at with individual or organizations with the same concept party, he/she will see only that person and that party. But implementing the welfare of Myanmar people accord- and policy while opposing copycatted idea, policies there are enormous human resources and promising ingly to the requirements of existing situations of the and practices of foreign countries that do not meet the candidates in all parties in the multiparty system. So country, which has transformed from the previous existing situations, norms and practices of the country. we would like to suggest the voters pay attention to all administration to another. Therefore, the three fundamental principles of parties and all candidates. Based on the people, our party has a legal per- the party are: sonality as it was formed on 18 May 2017 with political 1. National Interest Esteemed Myanmar citizens party registration number 102. 2. National Security The yellow colour in our party’s flag represents Headquarters of the party is located at No.3 in 3. National Development. democracy. The red circle means that our party will Bago Lann Ward, Htauk Kyant, of Mingalardon Town- The party will always take efforts to achieve free- take brave actions for the race, the religion and national ship in Yangon. dom, equality and justice in the country and among the interests. Each of the same-size white stars represents The goals of the party are to oppose dictatorship citizens. The party will work hard to preserve Myanmar each of the 14 states/regions. The blue colour represents that is against people’s desire and to establish a public indigenous culture, race, languages, and religion, and eternal peace. The golden map of Myanmar represents administration by multiparty democracy system. Our will never betray the national interests. the country and its citizens. The golden star means that party is also to ensure representations of people in The party will try to safeguard the following rights our country and our citizens will always exist gracefully the general management sector, the participation of of the citizens. and elegantly as long as the world exists. people and their rights for their decisions, which play (1) Initial rights of the citizens Esteemed voters in Mayangon and Mingalardon a crucial role for the establishment of a Democratic (2) Right to recall (to allow removal of undutiful townships, Htauk Kyant town, and Nwe Khway and Federal Union based on the democracy and national MPs from their positions) Yinmabin village-tracts in Yangon Region; Thayet town, unity. Our party also aims to work for the country in (3) Right to impeachment and Padaukpin, Innmange, Yaymyak, Bankone, Talapar, line with the national policy of Non-disintegration of (4) Right to a nationwide referendum to enable Twinle, Pauk-U Kar, Ywarma, Tone, Parput, Pandargon, the Union, Non-disintegration of national solidarity all the citizens in the country to give their opinions Pyin Ai, Sintaw, Kyokya, Min Te, Pyin Taung, Htone and Perpetuation of sovereignty. The party accepts the roles of , which Taung, Paikthalain, Pya Yay, Yay Paw Kyun, and Yay The objective of the party is that sovereignty was born together with independence struggles of My- Phyu villages/village-tracts in Magway Region: belongs to the people and is not under the control of anmar, in protecting the country, national security and We would like to entrust our candidates in your individuals or organization. Therefore, our party will national politics as realities. It recognizes Tatmadaw care. We would like to request you to actively vote for perform any duty together with people for ensuring as the only one legal Tatmadaw of the country. Only if the candidates of our party, which emblem is a golden the sovereignty governed by the people. Tatmadaw, all groups, and all institutions effectively map of Myanmar, and I will conclude here. The basic principle of the party is to oppose various cooperate, will the aims and good results be achieved. May all Myanmar citizens be free from pandemic dis- forms of dictators/ dictatorships which can damage the By cultivating good civil-military relations, encourag- eases. I wish you all excellent health and wealth. Thanks.

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Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) General Secretary U Myo Kyaw presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 1 October.

We then merged with Rakhine Nationalities culture of fairness to put Development Party (RNDP) to form the Arakan an end to armed conflicts. National Party (ANP) concerning the wishes of the The armed conflicts Rakhine people and to further our efforts for the are eating away at our Rakhine interest. national treasures and re- Disagreement in policies led us to break away sources. It has caused us to from ANP after the 2015 elections, and we registered lag in business, education, as the ALD for the third time in 2017. We continue healthcare and other sec- to be a member of UNA. tors and pushed the people Current Myanmar was born from the Panglong into poverty. It leads to the Agreement, Panglong spirit, and the 1947 Consti- disintegration of the nation. tution. The negligence of ethnic people’s politics, The lesson we learn from business and social standards led to the rise of this is a failure to implement a Federal Union will Greetings to esteemed citizens. internal armed conflicts. destroy the country. ALD believes ethnic equality and I am General Secretary U Myo Kyaw of the To put an end to the armed conflicts and pave self-determination and establishing a Federal Union Arakan League for Democracy (ALD). the way for a fairer society, the entire population is the true Union spirit. Firstly, ALD would like to express the profound must work together to establish a genuine Federal In conclusion, the Republic of the Union of My- grief from the loss of innocent lives and torture from Union. anmar was formed on 4 January 1948 because of the armed conflicts in Rakhine State, how people That is why ALD will implement the party’s the Panglong Agreement signed on 12 February have fled and are suffering because of it. policies to reform the executive, judicial and legis- 1947. There would have been no Union of Myanmar ALD was formed by Rakhine-Myanmar pandit lative branches to build that genuine Federal Union. if not for the Panglong Agreement. The essence of U Oo Thar Tun and Dr U Saw Mra Aung in the wake We need policies for the financial sector and ap- the agreement is equality for the Bamar and other of the . From the beginning, the ALD propriate management, natural resources, domestic ethnic groups and self-determination, which will be has worked for democracy, equality for all ethnic and foreign investments, domestic and border trade, brought about by building a genuine federal union to groups, self-determination all based on the genuine agriculture, forest, fisheries and other businesses, end armed conflicts and instil lasting peace. ALD will federal union for the lasting peace and development healthcare, education, social and cultural policies, endeavour for lasting internal peace and development of Rakhine people and all other citizens of Myanmar. regional education and planning sector. of the Rakhine region and all of Myanmar through We won 11 seats during the 1990 election and became The judicial branch must be allowed to have establishing a genuine Federal Union. the party with the third-highest number of wins. courts on all levels to ensure compliance with feder- We urge voters to cast their votes for the parties ALD joined the United Nationalities League for al union judicial system. The legislative branch also that will bring about a Federal Union and to the voters Democracy (UNLD) to work together with other eth- needs regional and state Hluttaw representatives in Rakhine State to choose which representatives nic groups who share the same history. UNLD and to be elected by the people from the same region from Rakhine parties are in line with your regional NLD signed the Bo Aung Kyaw Street Declaration and enact the necessary laws. interests and will execute practical implementations. on 29-8-1990 to establish a Union that guarantees ALD has pledged to work together with UNA Arakan League for Democracy has selected only equality, self-determination, democracy and human and other political parties who genuinely wish for the best candidates that will bring about genuine rights for all ethnic people. federalism to implement the political policies and change for Rakhine and the entire nation. ALD’s registration was abolished in 1992, but work programmes mentioned earlier. For as long Let’s establish a real Federal Union and bring the political changes in 2010 allowed re-registra- as we had gained independence, there have been about lasting peace. tion in 2012, and we join the United Nationalities armed conflicts, and it has escalated in Rakhine Alliance (UNA). State. We need to work together and establish a * * * * *

WORLD GERMAN TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TENSIONS BETWEEN EU AND UK The updated list of Germany’s no go areas EU launches legal action over UK Brexit bill includes Belgium and most of France THE European Union procedure, which could Commission has decided launched legal proceed- come before European to send a letter of formal GERMANY has expanded considered a risk zone, with where the rising number of ings on Thursday in re- courts, has not derailed notice to the UK Govern- its list of at-risk regions to the exception of the Grande Covid-19 cases exceeds 50 sponse to the British post-Brexit trade talks, but ment. This is the first step include neighbouring Bel- Est border region, which cases per 100,000 inhabit- government’s attempt to reflects mounting tension in an infringement proce- gium, and Iceland. This was particularly hard hit ants, over a seven day pe- overturn parts of the Brex- in Brussels as time runs dure,” EU chief Ursula von updated list, set against a at the beginning of the pan- riod. it withdrawal agreement. short for a deal. der Leyen said. background of rising cas- demic, but has since shown This is also the case The infringement “This morning, the SOURCE: AFP es of Covid-19, also covers signs of stabilisation. in Luxembourg. Tourists most areas of France. Parts of the United returning from these terri- The latest update by Kingdom are listed for the tories will be required to be New Armenia, Azerbaijan shelling despite calls for halt the Robert Koch Institute, first time, along with are- tested, when they return, released on Wednesday as in Wales and Northern and placed in isolation, de- ARMENIAN and Azerbai- Police also deployed The rival Caucasus evening , indicates that Ireland. pending on the result. jani forces intensified their in large numbers in the nations have been locked 17 EU countries are now The Ministry of For- The German ministry shelling Thursday despite streets of Stepanakert, in a bitter stalemate over classified as at risk, either eign Affairs cautioned on did, however, lift warnings fresh calls from world lead- the capital of the break- the Karabakh region since in part or completely. Thursday night against for travel to more than ers for an end to days of away province, after two the collapse of the Soviet In France, the Loire heading out on “tourist 160 territories outside the fighting over the disputed explosions, as drones Union when the ethnic Ar- and Burgundy regions trips”, and recommended European Union and the Nagorny Karabakh region buzzed overhead and si- menian region broke away have been added to the list. avoiding “non essential Schengen area. that have left nearly 130 rens sounded during the from Azerbaijan. The entire country is now travel” to these new areas, SOURCE: AFP dead. night. SOURCE: AFP 2 OCTOBER 2020 12 BIZ / TECH THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Turkey begins life under strict Google to invest $1bn in deals with news partners: CEO social media rules MOUNTAIN VIEW, California—Google plans to invest $1 billion on partnerships with news publishers worldwide ANKARA—Turkey on Thursday to develop a “Showcase” app to highlight their reporting entered a new era of tight social packages, CEO Sundar Pichai said in a statement Thursday. media restrictions which threat- “This financial commitment -- our biggest to date -- will en to erase the local presence pay publishers to create and curate high-quality content of Facebook and Twitter should for a different kind of online news experience,” Pichai said. they fail to take down conten- Google has locked horns with publishers repeatedly in tious posts. The legislation was recent years over its reluctance to pay for displaying articles, rammed through parliament videos and other content in its search results, which has be- by President Recep Tayyip Er- come a vital path for reaching viewers as print subscriptions dogan’s ruling AKP party and fade. It is currently in a standoff with several European media follows the government’s crack- groups, including Agence France-Presse, over its refusal down on opposition newspapers to comply with a new EU law governing digital copyrights. and television channels. The US giant says it should not have to pay to display Facebook’s human rights pictures, videos or text snippets alongside search results, officer Iain Levine tweeted that The new law threatens to erase the local presence of platforms such as saying it drives hundreds of millions of visits to publishers’ the move “raises many concerns Facebook and Twitter. PHOTO: AFP websites each month.It also points to millions of euros (about) human rights”. of Human Rights Watch. Under store user data locally, although invested to support media groups in other ways, including But while fearful, free the new rules, platforms with binding legislation to that effect emergency funding during the Covid-19 crisis. speech advocates are not certain more than one million daily us- was taken out of the final version Pichai said Google had already signed up almost 200 whether Erdogan’s government ers must open offices in Turkey of the law passed in July. publications in several countries, including Der Spiegel in will be able to implement the that can deal with local court Germany and Brazil’s Folha de S. Paulo, but the list lacked law’s most punitive measures decisions to remove offending ‘Twitter schmitter!’ any from the United States or France.—AFP -- or if social media companies content within a day. If not, they Erdogan has made no se- Google’s latest news will ever fully comply. face advertising bans, multi-mil- cret of his disdain for social me- initiative comes as the “We believe that these days lion-dollar fines and -- crucially -- dia, although his RTErdogan tech giant remains at it’s really impossible in a country bandwidth reductions of up to 90 Twitter account has 16.7 million loggerheads with many like Turkey to suppress social per cent, making the platforms followers. “Twitter schmitter!” media over payment media -- it is so much a part of effectively unusable. They also he declared in 2014, vowing to for displaying photos and snippets of their people’s lives,” said Emma Sin- require social media companies “wipe all of these” platforms articles. PHOTO: AFP clair-Webb, the Turkey director to “take necessary measures” to out.—AFP AFP launches fact-checking Pandemic pushes millions of shoppers programme with TikTok PARIS —AFP announced Thursday the launch of a online in Latin America new fact-checking initiative with TikTok to combat the spread of misinformation over the short-form MEXICO CITY—Latin viral video app. America’s e-commerce in- Under the agreement, AFP fact-check teams dustry is booming as mil- will verify potentially false and misleading videos lions of shoppers across posted on the TikTok platform in countries including the region venture online the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Australia and during the pandemic, New Zealand. many for the first time, The verification work will allow TikTok to coun- forcing traditional busi- ter the spread of misinformation by removing such nesses to adapt to survive. content and notifying users. The sector has been “AFP is delighted to be leveraging our global one of the big winners of fact-checking expertise for this exciting project with the coronavirus outbreak TikTok,” said Phil Chetwynd, AFP’s Global News as fears of infection and Director. “It is a major editorial priority for AFP to lockdown measures keep engage younger audiences on social media through people at home. fact-based journalism. “Covid-19 has been an “And the deal will also allow AFP journalists accelerator of trends, and to better cover and track misinformation trends on in electronic commerce it both our wires and our specialist fact-checking site has been very powerful,” Mercado Libre is the dominant e-commerce company in Latin America and one of the factcheck.AFP.com.” AFP retains full editorial inde- said Oscar Silva, an ex- region’s most valuable firms. PHOTO: AFP pendence in verifying the TikTok content that comes pert in global strategies in 18 countries. of Latin America’s most merce is,” he said. under review. “At TikTok, we actively work to create with the consultancy firm Despite the economic valuable company. The a safe and supportive environment for our users,” KPMG in Mexico. turmoil unleashed by the tectonic shift in consumer Survival of the fittest said Arjun Narayan, TikTok Director of Trust and “More than 10 million pandemic, the Argentinian habits is likely to endure, David Geisen, head Safety, Asia Pacific. “We’ll continue to keep deceptive Latin Americans who had company doubled its sales said Silva. of Mercado Libre’s Mex- content and accounts off our platform through our never bought online now in the second quarter of “People were afraid ican arm, said that “loyal latest Fact-Checking Programme.” do so regularly,” he told this year thanks to a 45 per of fraud or that the prod- users now buy in 12 days Since its launch in 2017, AFP’s digital investi- AFP. cent rise in the number of uct wouldn’t be what they what they bought before gation unit has grown to become the largest global The dominant region- customers to 51.1 million. expected. It’s very likely in 17, frequent users in 24 network of dedicated journalists in this field. al force is not Amazon or Its market capitaliza- that a large percentage of days what they bought in AFP currently works with Facebook’s fact-check- eBay but Mercado Libre, tion reached $55 billion, these customers will stay 79, and sporadic users in ing programme, with 90 journalists working in 16 which has a similar busi- challenging Brazilian min- after realizing how easy 29 days what they bought languages and covering 80 countries.—AFP ness model and is present ing giant Vale for the title and efficient online com- in almost a year.”—AFP 2 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13 Trump signs bill averting government shutdown

WASHINGTON—Pres- 10 a week after it passed ment shutdown, as fiscal gress -- and presidential ident Donald Trump the House of Represent- year 2021 technically be- candidates Trump and signed Thursday a spend- atives. gins on October 1. Democrat Joe Biden -- to ing bill that averts a gov- It then went to He signed shortly af- address the issue during ernment shutdown and Trump, who signed the ter midnight, after return- a heated election. extends funding weeks so-called Continuing Res- ing from campaign stops, The measure adds beyond the November 3 olution in the wee hours so technically there was nearly $8 billion in des- presidential election, af- of Thursday, White House in fact a mini-shutdown. perately needed nutrition ter Democrats reached a spokesman Judd Deere The short-term legis- assistance for children and deal with the White House said. lation keeps government families, and extends fund- and Republicans. Trump needed to sign federal agencies oper- ing for community health The bipartisan text the stop-gap measure by FILE photo of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. ating at current funding centres to continue to ad- easily cleared the Senate 11:59 pm Wednesday to The Senate approved a stopgap spending bill to avoid a levels until December 11, dress Covid-19 and health Wednesday by 84 votes to avoid a partial govern- government shutdown on Sept. 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP easing pressure on Con- disparities.—AFP

Trade to resume Friday in Tokyo NEWS In Brief Indonesia’s deflation recorded at 0.05 pct after hardware shutdown in September 2020 TOKYO—Stock markets will resume officials said the issue had been iden- he added. JAKARTA—The Central Agency of Statistics recorded trade on Friday, their operator said, tified and was being fixed. The problem was traced to a Indonesia’s deflation at 0.05 per cent in September after a “hardware failure” caused an There was no indication of a cy- memory breakdown that failed to 2020, the agency’s Head Kecuk Suhariyanto told a unprecedented day-long shutdown of berattack or other foul play. properly trigger a switch to a back- video press conference on Thursday. The deflation one of the world’s biggest exchanges. But the problem required a sys- up system. was in general due to the decrease in commodity All transactions were suspended tem restart that “would have created Officials said the faulty hard- prices in September, and the deflation also occurred for the entire day on Tokyo’s two confusion among investors and mar- ware had been replaced and person- in the July-August period 2020, he said.“With the leading indexes, as well as small- ket participants”, said TSE president nel would be deployed to monitor the deflation in September, it means that the deflation er exchanges in other parts of the Koichiro Miyahara at an afternoon system and avoid a repeat problem. has occurred for three consecutive months from country, over a glitch that created press conference. - Among world’s top exchanges - July to September. It was recorded at 0.10 per cent problems with the delivery of market “After discussing with market The problem was identified be- in July, 0.05 per cent in August and 0.05 per cent in information. participants, we decided to stop the fore the market opened, with oper- September,” Suhariyanto noted.—Xinhua “We plan to conduct buying and market for the whole day.” ator Japan Exchange Group (JPX) selling as usual tomorrow,” the To- “We caused great inconvenience announcing a halving of trade less kyo Stock Exchange (TSE) said in to many market participants and than 30 minutes before the opening Philippine central bank keeps key a Thursday statement, hours after investors... We sincerely apologise,” bell.—AFP policy rate unchanged

MANILA—The Philippine central bank decided on Thursday to maintain the interest rate on the bank’s American Airlines says to start overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility at 2.25 per cent. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) also said that interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending furloughing 19,000 workers facilities were likewise kept at 1.75 per cent and 2.75 per cent, respectively. “The Monetary Board’s decision CEO Doug Parker said in is based on the assessment that prevailing monetary a letter Wednesday. policy settings remain appropriate,” BSP Governor However, he sounded Benjamin Diokno told a virtual media briefing. The a note of hope saying that latest baseline inflation forecasts show a slightly lower if lawmakers are able to path within the government’s 2-4 per cent target range. hammer out a deal for new “This reflects the lower-than-expected inflation in Au- assistance, the furloughs gust, the moderation in global crude oil prices, and the would be cancelled and appreciation of the peso,” he said. At the same time, he the affected teams re- said the Monetary Board “observed encouraging signs called. of recovery in domestic economic activity,” supported Since the coronavirus by ample liquidity in the financial system. Given these intensified in March, US considerations, he said the Monetary Board “is of the airlines have been ground- view that a continued pause will allow prior measures ing planes and delaying by the BSP to further work their way through the econ- jet deliveries to limit their omy.”—Xinhua cash-burn as air travel re- mains at about only one- American Airlines is to start furloughing thousands of workers on October 1, the company third of its level a year ago. Transferred Distributor for Registration Pesticides said. PHOTO: AFP Carriers have struck Distribution and registration processes of below pesticides WASHINGTON—Amer- US carriers that re- “Our elected offi- agreements with unions produced by Zagro Singpore Pte Ltd will have been transferred ican Airlines will begin ceived billions in aid from cials have not been able to spread out work among from JJ Pun Trading Co., Ltd. to Zagro Myanmar Ltd. So, if there is any protest, please protest to this address: Co-Secretary, furloughing 19,000 work- Congress had promised to reach agreement on a employees. Tens of thou- Pesticides Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, Gyogone ers from Thursday, the to refrain from laying off Covid-19 relief package... sands of employees have (West), Insein Township within (14) days starting from this company announced, as workers until the end As a result, tomorrow, we also accepted unpaid announcement. US officials have failed to of September, setting will begin the difficult pro- leave or early retirement No. Trade Name Active Ingredients Reg Type Reg;No. reach a deal on fresh aid to the stage for potentially cess of furloughing 19,000 packages to avert the need 1 Zathalin 33 EC Pendimethalin 33%EC Full F2019-2106 the pandemic-hit air travel thousands of job cuts in of our hardworking and for involuntary termina- JJ Pun Trading Co., Ltd. sector. October. dedicated colleagues,” tions.—AFP TEL: (95) 1 368 7790-96 2 OCTOBER 2020 14 COVID-19: SPOTLIGHT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

‘UNAVOIDABLE’ TAX HIKES British finance chief in balancing act over virus plan

UK finance minister Rishi Sunak, battling record deficits and soaring debt due to his government’s emergency coronavirus response, faces a politically dangerous balancing act to pay the bill, analysts say. As the outbreak raged, total public debt rocketed above £2.0 trillion for the first time, striking a record high proportion of 102 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak. But the public purse also faces the additional threat of a potential no-deal Brexit at the end of this year. Public sector net borrowing -- the state’s preferred measure of the deficit -- hit a record £173.7 billion in the first five months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, or April to August. That was an eye-watering £145 billion more than the year-earlier figure.

‘Unavoidable’ tax hikes “It is unavoidable that taxes will rise... but the right decision is to not raise taxes now,” Warwick University economics professor Arun Advani told AFP. “It is hard to predict when -- it will depend on the pandemic. If we see a winter not as bad as the spring, then end of March 2021 could be the time to... lay out an economic plan.” Hundreds of NHS workers gathered in Downing Street demanding a pay rise. PHOTO: AFP SOURCE: AFP

VACCINE TRIALS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS Regeneron says early Care home workers suffer Covid trials promising for trauma, anxiety: study NEARLY half of care home Covid-19 treatment workers in northern Italy may THE US biotech firm Regeneron said Tuesday its antibody be suffering from post-traumatic cocktail against the coronavirus reduced viral load and recovery stress or anxiety following the time in non-hospitalized Covid-19 patients during an early-stage first wave of the pandemic, new clinical trial. research showed Wednesday. “We are highly encouraged by the robust and consistent As Covid-19 began its spread nature of these initial data,” said George Yancopoulos, the com- throughout Europe, northern re- pany’s president and chief scientific officer. gions of Italy -- home to a high “We have begun discussing our findings with regulatory proportion of elderly people -- authorities while continuing our ongoing trial,” he added. were at the frontline as intensive The results related to the first 275 patients recruited into care units were inundated with Regeneron’s Phase 1 trial. The patients were randomized to patients. While much attention receive either a low-dose, high-dose or placebo of the drug, and was focused on the physical they were also classed by whether their bodies had mounted their health of first responders and As Covid-19 began its spread throughout Europe, northern regions own antibody response or not. doctors, far less study has been of Italy -- home to a high proportion of elderly people -- were at the The greatest treatment benefit was seen in patients who given over to the mental well-be- frontline. PHOTO: AFP had not mounted their own effective immune response, which ing of the nurses, cleaners and survey of more than 1,000 care dents. They found that 43 per- suggested the drug, called REGN-COV2, could act as a substitute caterers at care homes. home workers to check their lev- cent of respondents passed the in the absence of naturally occurring antibodies, according to Researchers in Italy and els of stress and anxiety after symptom threshold for anxiety Yancopoulos. SOURCE: AFP Britain conducted an anonymous months of caring for sick resi- and PTSD. SOURCE: AFP

PANDEMIC CRUNCH BEGINS TO BITE NIGHTCLUBS The day the music died: virus kills one of Seoul’s oldest nightclubs TUCKED away in the dazzling neon lights Then the pandemic broke out -- since of Seoul’s nightlife district, Club MWG, May, Seoul’s nightclubs have been faced one of the capital’s oldest underground with repeated closure orders, hammering music venues, closed its doors last week- the final nail in Club MWG’s coffin. end as the pandemic crunch begins to bite “It feels as if my limbs are being South Korean nightclubs. torn,” the club’s owner Kim Eun-hui told Founded in 1994, Club MWG enjoyed AFP about the closure. its heyday in the 1990s when underground Kim had even taken up multiple jobs clubs were rare in the South’s capital. -- construction worker, tutor, and part- An intimate space with room to host time cleaner to name a few -- to try and 200 people, the club in Hongdae district keep the business running. was known for indie band performances But since the virus restrictions, she and popular DJs, as well as LGBT party has not been able to earn enough money events. to pay the rent for the venue. But in the past decade, the venue “I didn’t want to give up... but ended struggled with increasing competition as Club MWG, one of Seoul’s oldest underground music venues, closed its doors last weekend as up succumbing to the coronavirus,” she the district became more commercialized. the pandemic crunch begins to bite South Korean nightclubs. PHOTO: AFP/JUNG YEON-JE said. SOURCE: AFP 2 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR COVID-19: WORLD 15 Spain to put entire capital U.K. experts warn coronavirus under partial lockdown is out of control MADRID—With coronavirus public healthcare and managing cases spreading like wildfire, the the pandemic. entire city of Madrid is to be put Spain is currently strug- under partial lockdown, Spain’s gling with the highest number government said Wednesday as of new cases within the EU with it stepped up measures to fight a rate of around 300 per 100,000 the epidemic. inhabitants -- but in the Madrid But Madrid’s regional gov- region, the rate currently stands ernment reacted furiously to the at more than 780 per 100,000. new restrictions that affect mo- The announcement bility and gatherings, setting the sparked a backlash from Ma- scene for a political battle which drid’s top health official Enrique could be dragged into the courts. Ruiz Escudero who suggested “The situation in Madrid is the region could fight it through complex and worrying,” Health the courts. “This is not legally Minister Salvador Illa told re- enforceable,” he said, insisting porters, saying that of 11,016 the situation was “stable” and new cases diagnosed in Spain accusing the government of ped- over the past 24 hours, nearly alling “a message of alarm and Commuters can be seen getting off a train in London. PHOTO: AFP 44 per cent were in the Madrid agitation”. region. “That’s why we have Prime Minister Pedro LONDON—British health ex- spite a nationwide stay-at-home Johnson’s Conservative law- agreed to adopt these measures Sanchez’s left-wing government perts admitted Wednesday that imposed in late March. makers are increasingly angry but we’re aware that hard weeks has been locked in a standoff the coronavirus was out of control The lockdown was eased at the limits imposed on personal lie ahead,” he said after talks with Madrid’s right-wing admin- as case numbers and hospital in June but authorities have in freedom. with Spain’s 17 autonomous re- istration over its management of admissions rise despite a slew of recent weeks reimposed restric- More than 50 MPs had earli- gions who are responsible for the crisis.—AFP new restrictions on social gath- tions on social gatherings, includ- er threatened to support a motion erings. ing a ban on groups of more than in parliament demanding more “Things are definitely head- six and early closing for pubs. scrutiny of future regulations, ing in the wrong direction,” U.K. Standing alongside Vallance accusing ministers of governing chief scientific adviser Patrick and Whitty, Prime Minister Boris “by decree.” House of Commons Vallance told a government press Johnson said it was “still too early Speaker Lindsay Hoyle refused conference, as a further 7,108 cas- to tell” if these would have an to put the amendment to a vote es and 71 deaths were reported. effect and urged people to follow for procedural reasons, sparing As England’s chief medical the rules. “If we put in the work Johnson a rebellion. officer, Chris Whitty, warned that together now then we give our- But then he himself launched hospitalizations and admissions selves the best possible chance of a scathing attack on Johnson’s to intensive care were also ris- avoiding that outcome and avoid- “contempt” for parliament. ing, Vallance added: “We don’t ing further measures,” he said. Hoyle has repeatedly ad- have this under control at the monished ministers for announc- moment.” CONTEMPT FOR PARLIA- ing virus restrictions to the me- More than 42,000 people MENT dia before parliament and for not Madrid’s restrictions mean people cannot leave their neighbourhood have died from COVID-19 in Brit- Despite the warnings about allowing time for debate before except for work, school, or medical reasons. PHOTO: AFP/FILE ain, the worst toll in Europe, de- rising case numbers, many of they come into force.—AFP As coronavirus rebounds in New York, Orthodox Canada extends ban on international Jewish communities decry stigmatisation travellers

NEW YORK—As cases of coronavirus OTTAWA—Canada on Wednesday extended tick up again in New York, particularly in a ban on non-essential international entries neighbourhoods with significant popula- until the end of October as the country was tions of Orthodox Jews, some residents gripped by a surge in coronavirus cases. of those areas say they feel attacked or The extension comes amid a second wave insulted, accusing the authorities of cre- of infections caused in part by the return ating a stigma based on their faith. to school or work of millions of Canadians For two weeks, the positivity rate - the after summer breaks.“We are extending proportion of positive results out of the to- the existing restrictions on non-U.S. inter- tal number of tests performed - has been national travel into Canada until October rising in America’s most populous city. 31, 2020,” Public Safety Minister Bill Blair After 23,800 deaths, and months as said in a Twitter post. The restriction, which the globe’s epicentre of the pandemic, has been in force since mid-March, makes New York recently became a model of an exception for spouses, children, parents containment. New York medical workers attend to an ambulance gurney outside of Maimonides or guardians of Canadian citizens or per- But after long hovering around 1 Medical Centre in Borough Park where three members of the city’s Orthodox Jewish manent residents.The US has a separate per cent, that key positivity indicator on communities died from the coronavirus over the last four days on September 28, 2020 in relationship with Canada under which Tuesday (Sept 29) exceeded 3 per cent, New York City. PHOTO: SPENCER PLATT/AFP non-essential travelers aren’t allowed into what Mayor Bill de Blasio called “cause most significant jumps involve neigh- coincided with gatherings linked to the Canada but essential workers can get across for real concern”. bourhoods of Brooklyn, where Orthodox recent holidays of Rosh Hashanah and the border. That arrangement expires on According to the authorities, the Jewish populations are substantial, and Yom Kippur.—AFP October 21.—AFP 2 OCTOBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Neymar has 34 million euro Spanish tax debt

MADRID—Paris Saint-Ger- The Brazilian, who main forward Neymar owes played for Barcelona from more unpaid tax than any 2013 to 2017 before moving other individual on a Span- to the French club for 222 ish authorities’ blacklist with million euros in the most ex- debts of 34.6 million euros pensive transfer in history, ($40.5 million), according to tops the list of thousands of an official document pub- names published on the web- lished Wednesday. site of the Spanish tax office. The Spanish press re- ported last year the country’s Shan United’s players and coaches holding their championship trophy for Myanmar National League 2020 at Yangon United Sports Complex on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNL tax authorities were pursu- ing Neymar for fiscal fraud dating back to his time at Shan United defend MNL Barca, but it is the first time the information has been of- ficially confirmed. championship title with a win The Spanish tax office, contacted by AFP, did not say whether Neymar’s presence over Yadanarbon on the list was linked to his 2013 transfer to Barcelona SHAN UNITED defended their players based Yadanarbon FC to defensive play in later minutes from Brazilian club Santos. championship title of Myanmar lined up with Zaw Ye Tun, Myat but there were no more scores But it said to appear on National League with a 2-0 win Kaung Khant, captain Ye Ko Oo, till 90 minutes-play. the list of the highest debtors over Yadanarbon FC in a last Si Thu Aung, Myo Ko Tun, Hlaing The 2-0 win was enough for the individuals had to fulfil week match of the MNL 2020 Bo Bo, Hein Nay San, keeper Shan United to hold the 2020 My- several criteria, including Brazil’s Neymar joined Paris season at Yangon United Sports Pyae Lyan Aung, Win Naing Soe, anmar National League trophy. Saint-Germain in August missing the final deadline to Complex yesterday. Nay Myo Aung and Aung Wunna Another championship 2017. PHOTO: AFP/FILE pay the debt.—AFP Defending champions had a Soe. Shan United played energet- dreamers: Hantharwady and Ay- tough run in the second season, ically from the start to show they eyawady lost their championship but they managed to accomplish deserved to win the champion dream as the two teams shared Djokovic ‘the snake’ tackles their two years consecutive title position. a point with a 2-2 tie. in the MNL. Shan United’s Keith scored With a point difference, Han- Berankis ‘the spearfisher’ at Yadanarbon played for their the first goal for his team by pass- tharwady United stood in the Roland Garros dignity, and the team had no ing Yadnarbon’s keeper Pyae second place while Ayeyawady hopes for top place positions. Lyan Aung at 36 minutes. United seen in the third place of PARIS—Novak Djokovic, who was likened to a snake by his Head coach U Aung Naing’s The first half was led by this year MNL. vanquished first round Roland Garros opponent, tackles Shan United lined up with keeper Shan United with a single goal. After the final games, the spear-fishing fan Ricardas Berankis on Thursday for a place Myo Min Latt, Nyein Chan, Ye Yadanarbon tried better for award ceremony was held at Yan- in the last 32. “It’s like a snake killing its prey. I felt suffocated,” Min Thu, captain David Htan, equalizers in the second half. gon United Sport Complex and said Sweden’s Mikael Ymer who took just six games off Djok- Hein Thiha Zaw, Nanda Kyaw, But, Shan United got an- Shan United lifted their cham- ovic in the opening round in Paris. Djokovic, chasing a second Keith, Maximin, Satt Phyo Wai, other goal at 70 minute, and the pionship trophy and celebrated French Open and an 18th major, now has a 32-1 record for the Hein Phyo Win and Abubakar. goal was scored by Shan United their victory. Shan United had year. His only defeat was his disqualification from the US Open. Meanwhile, under the guid- star Nanda Kyaw over an error won MNL titles for three times “Everyone has been talking about the conditions this year. ance of head coach U Aung Kyaw of Yadanarbon’s keeper. including 2017 and 2019 MNL The balls, the heavy clay, the cold weather. It all affects the Moe, Myanmar national team Shan United did not change seasons. —Lynn Thit (Tgi) play, of course,” said Djokovic of the autumn weather in the French capital.“But I think it’s quite suitable to my style of the game.”Now it’s the turn of Lithuania’s Berankis, ranked 66, to try and reel in the Serb who is bidding to become the first Man City, Man Utd ease into League man in half a century to win all four Grand Slam tournaments Cup quarter-finals twice.—AFP

LONDON—Pep Guardiola admitted it was vital to “It was important we didn’t concede and the keep a clean-sheet as League Cup holders Man- team was good in general,” Guardiola said. chester City got back on track with a 3-0 win against “When you lose a game the most important Burnley, while Manchester United joined their thing is the next one. Firstly, because if you lose rivals in the quarter-finals after beating Brighton in this competition, you’re out. 3-0 on Wednesday. “We are still far away from our best because Guardiola’s side suffered their heaviest home we’re not training much. We have a lot of players Premier League loss under the Spaniard on Sun- out, six because of Covid and four injuries. day when Leicester handed them a humiliating 5-2 “But step by step when we have all the squad defeat. A brace from Raheem Sterling at Turf Moor we will get better. We are in the quarter-finals of ensured they washed away some of that bitter this competition again so it’s good.” taste from that defeat and Spanish forward Fer- City have won the League Cup four times in ran Torres, a close-season signing from Valencia, the last five seasons and they remain on course Easy does it: Novak Djokovic celebrates after victory over Mikael added City’s third goal with his first for the club. to retain the trophy.—AFP Ymer in the first round. PHOTO: AFP