national national local business President sends message Investigation Commission Three traditionally to Myanmar Traditional on Maungtaw holds its made items planned Practitioners’ Conference meeting 2/2017 to export to America page 2 page 3 page 5 Vol. III, No. 277, 6th Waning of Pyatho 1378 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 18 January 2017 Yangon to invest Ks8 billion into agricultural sector

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he Yangon Region Gov- ernment has earmarked Tabout Ks8 billion to spend on development of the mecha- nised agricultural sector in Yan- gon Region as part of a revitali- zation effort for farmland, said Yangon Region Chief Minister U Commuters check Phyo Min Thein. the bus routes on the “As far as the industry sector second day of a new bus is developed in Yangon Region, it system at a bus stop is found that the agriculture sector in Yangon yesterday. is weakening. We need to upgrade Photo: Zaw Gyi (Panita) the agricultural sector with the use of modern ways in attempts to boost the agricultural production,” said U Phyo Min Thein. The remarks were made at a Yangon Region Gov’t vows to solve bus problems workshop on promoting the agri- cultural sector in Yangon Region Zaw Gyi (Panita) according to U Phyo Min Thein, Pansodan and Sule at rush hour He said that the regional held at the Union of Myanmar chief minister of the region. cannot be allowed to continue government was examining the Federation of Chambers of Com- The Yangon Region Govern- He said that the government before promising new buses in causes that led people to change merce and Industry in Yangon ment is conducting surveys on has conducted a study and found February. buses repeatedly, before adding yesterday. the difficulties for the public dur- out that they did not have enough The chief minister took bus- that they can add more bus routes Meanwhile, Yangon Region ing the recent transportation sys- buses for all residents of Yangon, es in downtown Yangon yester- after consultation with authorities Government is drafting a master tem change in Yangon in order to although all buses were running. day afternoon and talked to the concerned. plan for development of agricul- solve them as soon as possible, He said that people stranded at media. See page 3 >> tural mechanisation in the region to be implemented within three years. Under the plan, irrigation Interview with Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister will be extended in the 2017- 2018 fiscal year, according to The following is an interview Q: Please tell us the reason the Czech Republic. I met your the Yangon Region Agriculture, with Mr. Martin Tlapa, the dep- why the Czech Republic decided leaders because this is the impor- We would like to Livestock, Forest and Energy uty minister for foreign affairs of to reopen its embassy in Myan- tant to enhance cooperation. We cooperate more with Minister U Han Tun. the Czech Republic, who visited mar. discussed how we will do this Currently, more than 700,000 Myanmat from 12-14 January. A: I am very happy to be together. The second reason why your government with acre feet of water stored in a year Myanmar established diplomatic here. Your country is very beau- I’m here is because we arranged a infrastructure projects. in nine dams in the region have relations with Czechoslovakia in tiful. the reason for the reopening meeting we have embarked on a not been effectively used for ir- 1956 and with the Czech Repub- is, first, the bilateral talks between mission to meet in your beautiful Czech Republic Deputy rigating farmland in the summer lic in 1989. It reopened its embas- the officials of the Ministry of country. Foreign Minister and winter seasons. sy in Myanmar in 2014. Foreign Affairs of Myanmar and See page 3 >> See page 2 >> 2 national 18 January 2017

Message of Greetings sent by President U Htin Kyaw on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary of the Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference

t gives me great pleasure and honour to send these Myanmar Traditional Medicine as a traditional cultural same time the essence of Myanmar Traditional Medicine warm greetings to all Myanmar Traditional Med- heritage and as a healing practice which can take care of guides us how to eat and live in harmony and balance in Iicine healers and all Myanmar Traditional Med- the health care needs of the Union nationals. We want accordance with Karma, Citta, Uttu and Ahara; and how icine Practitioners who have come to attend the 17th this practice to endure for a long time and progress on a to live in harmony with the climate and environment and Anniversary of the Myanmar Traditional Medicine systematic basis. how to live and eat accordingly. Thus Myanmar Tradi- Practitioners Conference which is being held today. I In accordance with the saying “Health is the greatest tional Medicine enables us to live long free from dan- send them good wishes for their physical and mental of blessings,” only healthy and robust citizens will be gers and diseases; therefore it is truly dependable as a set well-being. able to work for the promotion of the Nation’s interest of healing practices and philosophies. Its principles are Today marks the 17th Anniversary of the “Tradition- effectively. The Union Government for its part has been sound and correct. In this day and age, we have noticed al Medicine Practitioners Conference”, which had been working for the health of all Union nationals and to raise that not only Myanmar people, but other peoples of the convened annually since the year 2000. This Conference the educational level of the people. As we do this, we world are also relying more on natural healing methods, had been convened annually without fail with the fol- are working to raise the level of traditional medicine and natural foods and natural medicines. lowing objectives: to ensure that the world of Myanmar to provide better health care coverage to the people us- That is why we might say that the role of tradition- Traditional Medicine achieves all-round improvement; ing traditional medicine. We have included this as a new al medicines which have been formulated using natural to promote the development of Myanmar Traditional policy item in our National health programme. medicines and the healing practices professed by the Medicine; to raise the integrity and professional ethics Esteemed delegates of the Traditional Medicine Myanmar Traditional Practitioners, have become bigger of Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners; and to Practitioners Conference, and more widespread. raise the quality and effectiveness of Myanmar Tradi- As Myanmar Traditional Medicine is a collection Knowing and understanding the favourable times tional Medicines. of many basic healing techniques, many tomes of me- and conditions, I believe that all the Myanmar Tradition- At every conference, representatives from the De- dicinal treatises, innumerable books of healing practices, al Medicine Practitioners will be able to join hands in partment of Traditional Medicine who have been re- and many potent medicines and potions, it is comprehen- unity using this Conference as the platform to: sponsible for matters relating to Myanmar Traditional sive and at the same time profound, extensive and sub- - to uplift the level of Myanmar Traditional Medi- Medicine, representatives from the Myanmar Tradition- tle. It is for these reasons that we need to systematically cine. al Medicine Council, representatives from the Associ- preserve and promote it. Only then will these healing - To gain more trust and confidence on Myanmar ation of Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners, practices endure for a long time to develop and spread Traditional Medicine. representatives of Myanmar Traditional Practitioners without disappearing into oblivion. - to work for the sustainability, development and from various localities in various states, representatives Thus it is necessary for us to collect and unify the spread of Myanmar Traditional Medicine. of those whose professions are related to traditional essence of Myanmar Traditional Medicine which is rich - to work for advancement towards international medicine have met to discuss and exchange views with and comprehensive and try to develop standards using scientific standards. the objective of ensuring the progress and development modern techniques, so that we could all contribute to el- - to work for the development of correct and re- of the world of Traditional Medicine Practitioners. I be- evate this healing practice into a comprehensive Nation- liable research facilities in the area of traditional lieve that they had no doubt succeeded in achieving their al Traditional Medicine Practice. medicine. objectives. With respect to Traditional Medicine which is tru- - to work for the further consolidation and cohe- At this conference, the traditional medicine practi- ly a traditional heritage of Myanmar and for which we siveness of the Myanmar Traditional Practitioners tioners and professionals closely related to this practice should have Intellectual Property Rights, traditional Association. of healing have come together in friendship and unity to medicines, traditional healing practices, and medicinal - to work for the emergence of modern traditional consult, discuss and reason together and to present their herbs, in order to draw up an Intellectual Property Rights medicine enterprises and to ensure that truly potent experiences, ideas, and positive viewpoints with good Law, we need to study how laws are related to Intellec- medicines are developed. intentions for the progress of Traditional Medicine and tual Property Rights Law in foreign countries, so that - to work for the training and development of tradi- with the objective of protecting public health and tra- traditional medicine practitioners, scientists, and legal tional medicine practitioners who are more quali- ditional medicine. I am sure that significant and good professionals can cooperate and work together. Further- fied. results will emerge from these deliberations not only for more, as we draw up laws suitable for Myanmar and Therefore, I send this Message of Greetings with traditional medicine practitioners but also for the State Intellectual Property Rights, it is important to include these wishes: and the people. Myanmar Traditional Medicine, medicinal herbs, heal- - May the 17th Myanmar Traditional Medicine Myanmar Traditional Medicine may be considered ing practices and methods. This is indeed something that Practitioners Conference conclude successfully in a heritage and healing practice born out of tradition is necessary because of the circumstances and the age accordance with the objectives of the conference, which has developed based on Myanmar’s climate and we are living in. - May the name and dignity of Myanmar Traditional geographical location, Myanmar traditional philoso- Esteemed delegates of the Traditional Medicine Medicine grow and prosper, phies and beliefs and Myanmar society. It developed in Conference, - May you all be able to provide health care and correlation with all these factors. In this age, we have to rely on modern scientific good health of the people using Myanmar Tradi- It is for these reasons that the Union Government medicine to identify, understand, and cure various types tional Medicine, has been giving special emphasis and encouragement to of diseases and ailments that afflict mankind. At the - May all the people have good health. Yangon to invest Ks8 billion into agricultural sector >> From page 1 farmland sector, providing Meanwhile, the Master quality strains of rice to Plan also focuses on get- farmers and assisting the ting quality rice strains and farmers to be able to use on producing value-added agricultural machinery. products for export. “We should renovate U Aung Than Oo, dikes which prevent intru- Vice-President of the My- sion of sea water to farm- anmar Rice Federation, has land and dredge silt out of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives suggested for the Yangon creeks and rivers so that Region Government to es- water recedes quickly af- Australian MPs, reps from Save the Children tablish service centres in ter flooding because the townships in the region in Yangon Region sees nat- Minister of State for terday. The Australian Myanmar’s relations with Parliament also expressed order to grant agricultural ural disasters nearly every Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Ambassador to Myanmar ASEAN and Australia; their continued support to loans to farmers sufficient- year,” said U Aung Than Tin received Australian H.E. Mr. Nicholas Cop- promotion of bilateral in- Myanmar’s democratisa- ly through the centres. Oo. members of Parliament pel was also present at vestment; ongoing develop- tion process, stating that Regarding the master The Yangon Region and representatives the meeting. ments in Rakhine State and Australia is a true friend plan, he also suggested the has more than 2.5 million from Save the Children During the discussion, the peace process. of Myanmar.—Myanmar government to give priori- acres of farmland.—Ko Australia at 2:30pm yes- they exchanged views on Australian members of News Agency ties to development of the Moe 18 January 2017 national 3 Investigation Commission on Maungtaw holds its meeting 2/2017 U Myint Swe, Vice President and press release for the second time. Chairman of Investigation Com- During the trip, the commission mission on Maungtaw addressed went to 11 villages and met with the meeting 2/2017 held at the local villagers to enquire about meeting hall of the Office of the the necessary matters. On De- President at 2 pm yesterday. cember 26, the commission held At the meeting, Vice Presi- its third meeting 3/2016 and dis- dent said, “Now meetings of the cussed and re-assessed the facts investigation commissions on on the previous investigations. Maungtaw had been held for 5 On January 3, 2017, the interim times. The commission formed report of the commission was re- on December 1 in 2016 held its leased. On December 5, the com- Vice President U Myint Swe addresses the meeting 2/2017 of Investigation Commission on Maungtaw at the first meeting on December 8, is- mission held its meeting 1/2017, meeting hall of the Office of the President. Photo: MNA suing a press release. The com- and went to Maungtaw on Janu- mission paid a visit to Maungtaw ary 6 & 7 again. Afterward, U Zaw Myint In addition, Police Major sions from commission members. during December 11 and 13 and In today’s meeting, neces- Pe, secretary of the investigation General Zaw Win, a member of The Vice President made investigated in detail. On De- sary matters for the final report commission, clarified the situa- the investigation commission, a closing address, instructing cember 12, the second meeting of the investigation commission tions concerning the completion explained the latest situation in members over the discussions.— was held in Maungtaw, issuing a need to be discussed in detail.” of the final report. Maungtaw, followed by discus- Myanmar News Agency Yangon Interview with Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister >> From page 1 meeting. We got concrete things, Region Gov’t All countries in Asia decided like inviting companies in Czech to come as the ambassadors are Republic to your country for your vows to . . . meeting here to discuss strategy, business and we hope politicians what we can do together in the from your country will come to >> From page 1 Asia Region. So, I’m very happy the Czech Republic in the near He also said that the changes to spend the time here and to tour future and our ambassador here in the bus system are flexible and a very good visit. is also preparing for the compa- promised to satisfy the transporta- Q: We would like to know nies to come together. He would tion needs of Yangonites. your opinion on Myanmar’s en- like to have more cooperation for The chief minister took a deavours for democratic transi- the practical project. This is the bus trip from Thakin Mya Park in tion. priority for our ministry and gov- Ahlone Township together with A: I think we have a lot of ernment. the public so that he could experi- similarities. Of course, your Q: My last question is your ence the effects of the bus system country is five times larger than opinion for future cooperation change first-hand. the Czech Republic. We trans- between us for strengthening bi- The public encountered diffi- formed to a democracy in 1989. lateral relations. culties on Monday because there I was studying that every country A: We don’t have any prob- were an insufficient number of has to choose on their own what lems in our relations. We have to buses and because passengers did they would like to transform their Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr Martin cooperate on three levels: one is not know the new bus routes. country. We will not give you Tiapa gives interview to a reporter from MRTV. Photo: Myat Nandar the bilateral level, the second one But a volunteer who was advice what to do or not to do. regional and the third is multi-na- helping guide passengers said the But, according to our experienc- in the past. Now unfortunately, were a lot of factories built by tional. You are an important part- situation improved yesterday as es, what’s important is to have this is a part of everyday life Czechoslovakian technicians. ner in ASEAN and you are an im- there were more buses running in a vision. In the Czech Republic, in Europe. This is much bigger We decided to come back and to portant partner in WTO. I would Yangon. everybody expected that a day af- challenge for us. This is a global help industrialisation and mod- be happy to coordinate with you Other private vehicles and ter the change, everything would threat for us. We must work to- ernisation and economic chang- to encourage the livelihoods of those owned by businesses and be new, the standard of living gether at a multi-national level es to be more competitive. We your people. In the regional lev- philanthropic associations were would be very high, exports will on how to tackle that. We have would like to be more coopera- el, is also important for us to have also providing transportation the grow significantly and everything to work efficiently because this tive with your government in the projects which will help compet- public free of charge during rush will be perfect. This is not pos- is the basic thing. infrastructure projects. We do itiveness with your country. In hours yesterday. sible. You have to be patient. So Of course, we have to go our homework for researching bilateral relations, we decided to Operators of such volunteer vision and patience is important. hand in hand with the peace pro- and needs and plans to fit your open a full-fledged embassy here. vehicles said that they were de- We are facing challenges regard- cess in your country and the hu- economy. Definitely, energy is We are providing the services be- termined to provide help to the ing security. Unfortunately, ter- man rights issue as well. That is one of the key sectors because cause this is important evidence public. rorism is spreading around the important both for people living this is high priority of your gov- for our peoples that we believe in A passenger said that she felt world. The third important thing in your country and investors ernment to have access to ener- your country and we are happy relieved yesterday because she is to give the people security in coming to your country. As I gy for many people. The second to be here. And I hope Myanmar now knew her bus line and there your country. These three things mentioned, you need to create a part is the mining industry and will open its embassy in Prague, were more buses, which alleviat- are important for the moment. vision and every day take a step also the machinery industry. a beautiful city. Lots of plans ed much of the crowding that oc- I’m sure your country will be ahead. Because it can change The third one I would like to are coming together, I am happy curred on Monday. successful because of the beauti- day to day. You are on the good mention is tourism. You may talks are very fruitful and very Yangon Region Police also ful country and the beautiful peo- path and can do a lot of things, see more and more tourists are concrete. I think a very practical lent a helping hand to the public ple and your country is playing a including ambassador cooper- coming into the Czech Repub- thing is how we can help to build by providing free transportation more and more important role in ation with Czech Republic and lic and more and more Czechs competitiveness in both countries services for passengers yesterday. global economy. Myanmar. are coming to Asia. I think if and assist companies. I am very The chief minister said that Q: You mentioned security. Q: Czechoslovakia was you have a good strategy you happy to visit here. The beauti- the regional government had just Our country is endeavouring for Myanmar’s economic partner can invite much more people ful country believes me. I hope started the change of the system peace and national reconciliation. around 1950. We had very good travelling, for example, to Thai- people from Czech Republic and and would upgrade the buses in What is your opinion on this? relations. What will be your pri- land and other parts of Asia, you your country will have regular February and March and further A: Security is important both orities in terms of economic co- can also invite to your country. people-to-people contacts. This improve the system over the next for investors and for the people operation with us? Golden Land is very attractive. is important in how to overcome three months. He promised he living in the country, of course. A: In 1950, your country is I hope it should be a success- doubts in our relations. We are would try to make a change that I come from Europe. We were our fourth most important eco- ful partner for us. These are the happy to assist with this from the all Yangonites could appreciate. watching all the terrorism on TV nomic partner in Asia. There three sectors we discussed in our Czech side. 4 Local News 18 January 2017 Rakhine gov’t provides food in Maungtaw Two more villagers suspected of involvement in Buthitaung attack arrested In the continuous effort at find- Suri, both of Kyehnotethee ing who were involved in the Village. It is learnt that they Buthitaung armed attack last took part in the armed attack in year, the combined forces of Buthitaung armed attack and es- Tatmadaw troops and border caped. guard police arrested two more The two will be handed fugitives near the village of over to the No. 3 border guard Badakar at about 10am yester- control police force in Buth- day. itaung so that legal action can The two arrested were Ja- be taken against them, in accord mar Husin, son of Mamot Hu- with the law.—Myanmar News saung and Rahat, son of Adu Agency

Rakhine government officer delivers instant noodles to villagers in Maungtaw Township. Photo: Ko Min

The Rakhine government pro- ing oil, and 400 packs of instant houses from Htarein village. vided food to villagers from noodles to 96 households from Similarly, the ministers pro- Maungtaw Township on 15 and Taung Pyo Let Wae town, 49.3 vided 162.34 bags of rice, 243.5 Jamar Husin Rahat 16 January, it is learnt. bags of rice, 74 viss of cook- viss of cooking oil and 2,435 Rakhine State Electric Pow- ing oil and 740 packs of instant packs of instant noodles to the er and Road Transportation Min- noodles to 148 households from 487 households in three other vil- news ister U Aung Kyaw Zan and Ra- Thinbaw Hla and Tharyargone lages. The ministers later inspect- khine State development affairs villagers and 20 bags of rice, ed the hydropower plant and a ru- Ten-year-old child dies on the spot on minister U Min Aung provided 30.50 viss of cooking oil and 315 ral housing construction site, it is 32 bags of rice, 40 viss of cook- packs of instant noodles to 63 learnt—Zin Oo (Myanma Alinn) Yangon-Mandalay Highway A 10-year-old child who The driver and passengers was crossing the Yangon-Man- in the van were not injured, Action taken against two men for vandalism dalay Highway on foot died on but the child soon succumbed the spot when a van driven by to extensive injuries. The body Legal action has been taken dent. The suspect has had action stroyed a YBS bus road sign U Myint Wai en route from Nay was taken by car from Saga against Aung Soe, 25, of Haling- taken against him under section near Ayeyawady bank on Union Pyi Taw to Mandalay crashed Inn Highway Police Station to thaya township for destroying a 6(1) of the Public Property Pro- Road. into him between milepost 340/4 Tada-U Hospital. Police filed YBS bus sign erected at Zaybu- tection Act by the police. The police identified the and 340/5 near Tada-U Town- charges against the child for tar bus station, Ward 1, Mayan- On the same day, police man as Zaw Min Tun, alias Win ship at 8:30am yesterday. The careless crossing of the highway gon township, Yangon Region, who were patrolling with a com- Oo, 41, from Dagon Myothit child was identified as Maung road under section 304-A of the according to the Yangon region- munity organization found an- (east) township. The man was Nay Lin Oo from Boo-nauk vil- Penal Code.—Than Oo (Lemy- al police force. other man shouting and swear- charged under section 6(1) of lage in Tada-U Township. ethna) The vandalism was discov- ing on Yazar Darit road, Dagon the Public Property Protection ered after police received a tip- Myothit (North) township. They Act by the police.—Myitmakha off and went to the scene of inci- also found that the man had de- News Agency Htantabin Township IPRD organised story telling competition, poem reciting competition, ad lib speech contest and painting contest Htantabin Township In- uary. At the prize presentation formation and Public Relations IPRD aims to enhance stu- ceremony, Township officer Department (IPRD) under the dents’ IQ, improve their creativ- Daw Tha Zin of Htantabin IPRD Ministry of Information organ- ity, allow them to become confi- elaborated the aim of holding the ised a story-telling competition, dent and provide for relaxation. contests. Next, author Htantabin poem reciting competition, ad Sixty pupils from Basic Ed- San Lwin, member of Township lib speech contest and painting ucation Primary Schools, Basic Writer’s Association explained contest at the Public Library in Education Middle Schools and the assessment of the contests. Htantabin Township, Taungoo Basic Education High Schools Officials gave awards to the win- Highway Police are taking the 10-year-old child dead body. Photo: MPF District, Bago Region on 16 Jan- participated in the event. ners.—Shwe Win (PYAY) Heroin and stimulants seized An anti-narcotics squad from Likewise, an anti-narcotics Namkham searched a man and squad from Muse searched a a woman, Sai Shwe Oo and house owned by Sai Kyar Tun Ma Khin Thida Win, at Thiha at Ho Pop Village in Muse and Yarzar Namkham-Bhamo bus found 12 soap boxes containing gate north of Myoma Market, heroin weighing 132 grams and Kaung Htet area in Ward 5 in 780 stimulant tablets. Namkham on 15 January and Similarly, another an- found 99 soap boxes containing ti-narcotics squad from My- heroin weighing 1.1286 kilos eik searched a house owned and 7,600 stimulant tablets. by Kaung Htet Lin at TatPyin Police from Kalay District ward, Myeik on 15 January and searched a motorcycle driven found 800 stimulant tablets. by Go Swin Mon on Bogyoke Police filed charges against Road between Taung Phi La them under the Anti-narcotic Street and Sein Pan Myaing Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- Street, Tahan Ward in Kalay on stances Law.—Myanmar Police Students participating in painting competition. Photo: Shwe Win (PYAY) Monday, and found stimulants. Force 18 January 2017 5 Local

US Dollar price drops lower than set rate by the CBM The US dollar exchange change market. rate dropped lower than With the drop in the the rate set by the Central dollar exchange rate in Bank of Myanmar (CBM), the external market, CBM with an exchange rate of set the exchange rate at Ks1,348 per dollar. Ks1,355 from 11 to 16 The unstable dollar January. price in the global market The index of US dol- affected the domestic cur- lar in the global market rency exchange market. dropped down to 101.17 The US dollar exchange on 16 January and then rate hit the recorded high rose back to 101.70 in the of Ks1,438 on 16th Dec evening. 2016 and then became un- Meanwhile, the global stable, fluctuating up and gold price rose to US$1,203 down thereafter. The dol- per ounce and the domestic lar exchange rate reached gold price was Ks865,000 a low of Ks1,348 on 16th per tical on 16 January, Jan 2017, according to according to the gold mar- the external currency ex- ket.—Ko Htet A visitor checks baskets and household utensils made of branches of palm trees in Bagan. Photo: Phoe Khwar Young engineers need support Three traditionally made items planned to export to America from gov’t, private sector Three items traditionally from bamboo leaves, US$442million and Cam- job fairs and linking local Young engineers badly said U Tin Lat, the general made from palm leaf and with a value of about bodia exported the handi- businessmen with the for- need support from both secretary of MES. bamboo leaf are planned US$4,770. crafts worth US$45million eign buyers. the government and the “The young engineers for export to America, ac- Myanmar has export- to EU countries. The ministry will en- private sector, and the tax are faced with financial cording to the Commerce ed traditional handicrafts The Commerce Min- hance the traditional hand- rate levied on businesses problem. The concerted Ministry. worth about US$12mil- istry is making efforts to icraft business on a man- needs to be reduce so that efforts are needed to be The export of the lion to European Union boost the export volume ageable scale. Concerted the businessmen can par- made by the government new items consists of countries. Among ASE- of Myanmar’s handicrafts efforts will be exerted to ticipate in the contribution and private sectors to nearly 100 chairs and 60 AN member countries, to foreign countries, offer- improve Myanmar’s tra- of commerce, according to support the young peo- tables made from palm Viet Nam was able to ing courses of marketing, ditional handicraft sector. Myanmar Engineering So- ple,” said Daw Phyu Phyu leaves and 350 hats made export handicrafts worth holding workshops and —200 ciety (MES). Aung, a young engineer. The junior engineers MES formed a com- need the government’s sub- mittee to effectuate the Excessive use of fertilizer and pesticide could possibly harm farmer’s profits sidy as well as the assistance development of the young from the businessmen so as engineers and upgrade The excessive use of fer- Additionally, the paddy paddy price in January has Thabaung Township is to innovate new things. The their qualifications, offer- tilizer and pesticides on price is not good, which been low, which cuts into over Ks400,000 per 100 businessmen also need to ing courses, discussions, Muyin paddy in Thabaung could result in losses for profits, said the local farm- baskets, and farmers are support the young people educative talks and linking Township in Ayeyawady the farmers at harvest ers. Pesticides and ferti- concerned about the pos- and in return, the govern- them with businessmen, Region could create finan- time, said U Win Kyaing, lizer are selling well this sible price decline at har- ment should reduce the tax it is learnt.—Myitmakha cial hardship for farmers. a farmer from Thabaung year, with shops often out vest time of Muyin paddy. rate for the businessmen, News agency Farmers are using Township. of stock of the items, said There are over 150,000 more pesticide and ferti- Farmers have been U Tun Tun Lin, who works acres of paddy fields in lizer in paddy fields, which seen using large amounts in a Phu Pwint Wai persti- Thabaung Township, are not doing well because of fertilizer and pesticide cide and fertilizer shop in which has 70 wards and CB Bank issues Gold and of diseased due in part in an attempt to boost this Thabaung Township. village tracts, it is learnt.— Platinum Visa credit cards to unfavourable weather. year’s production. But the The paddy price in Myitmakha News agency Co-operative Bank Ltd of the payment and card (CB Bank) partners with services since the opening CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE Visa started to issuing up of Myanmar banking MV sinar bali VOY. NO ( ) MV Shippan island VOY. NO ( ) Gold and Platinum Visa sector. CB Bank is the first Consignees of cargo carried on MV sinar bali Consignees of cargo carried on MV Shippan credit cards for the first bank in Myanmar that has VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will be time in Myanmar. started accepting cash with- island VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the These cards can be drawal at the ATMs and arriving on 18.1.2017 and cargo will be discharged into vessel will be arriving on 18.1.2017 and cargo will be used locally in Myanmar as issuing Visa prepaid debit the premises of m.i.p where it will lie at the consignee’s discharged into the premises of a.w.P.T where it will well as overseas and the set- cards back in 2013. risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to tlement can be made in My- CB Bank has already conditions of the Port of Yangon. the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. anmar kyats. CB Bank has issued around 25,000 Visa Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am always been at the forefront prepaid cards.—GNLM to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT AGENT FOR: M/S Silkago logistics MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY pte ltd AGENT FOR: M/S yang ming line Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 6 national 18 January 2017 Myanmar Parliamentary Union’s Meeting 1/2017 Held Myanmar parliamentary union’s versed in ethics and discipline, Meeting 1/2017 was held at 10 am and need to be well equipped with yesterday at the meeting room of management skills and efficiency Zambu Thiri Hall in the Hluttaw in administration. And it needs Premises, Nay Pyi Taw. to improve individual abilities At the meeting, Mahn Win and qualifications in performing Khaing Than, Speaker of Py- checks and balances over other idaungsu Hluttaw and chairman of entities.” the Myanmar parliamentary union After that, U Aye Tha Aung, commented on the approval of of- Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu fice staff hiring regional and state Hluttaw and secretary of the My- Hluttaws. anmar parliamentary union’s “In the previous meeting, it clarified decisions of the Meeting was decided to open the Offices of 4/2016 and situations on perfor- Region and State Hluttaws sepa- mances including discussions in rately with Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the preliminary meetings, fol- Office designated as the mother lowed by respective discussions organisation. The decision was of chairmen and officials from Re- submitted in accord with the pro- Speaker U Win Myint addresses the Myanmar parliamentary union’s Meeting 1/2017. Photo: MNA gion and State Hluttaws and those cedures, and it was approved at present at the meeting. the meeting 18/2016 of the Union their office staff. I am very pleased parliamentary union said: “Hlut- ocratic movement to be smooth, Mahn Win Khaing Than, Government, held on 22 Decem- with this,” Mahn Win Khaing taws are principal images of De- Hluttaw Office staff members are Speaker of the Myanmar par- ber, 2016 and the permission was Than said. mocracy. Provided that there were required to abide by the laws on liamentary union and U Win granted on 5 January, 2017. Thus, In response, U Win Myint, no conveniences in performing Civil Service, rules and regula- Myint Speaker of Pyithu Hlut- Region and State Hluttaws will Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw and Hluttaw affairs, it cannot be as- tions. Head of Hluttaw and depart- taw made closing addresses. have rights to separately appoint vice-chairman of the Myanmar sumed to be successful. For dem- mental heads as well must be well —Myanmar News Agency Missing former 100-household head found Special Rapporteur Phweyar Zhurok, who Phweyar said that he was had been missing from Yeaung- abducted along the forest path chaung Village in Maungtaw near Medi Village and blind- Township since Saturday, was folded Near Kyungpaukpyusu meets press council found at midnight on Sunday. (North) Village. It was learnt that Phweyar He was then tortured at a Zhurok, a prawn farm owner, house by about 10 people for was abducted by four people at cooperating with the village ad- about 11 pm on Saturday. U ministrator. He was also asked Hla Thein, the in-charge of the for ransom, before he was blind- village, then received informa- folded and sent back to Kyauk- tion that the abductee was in the chaung Village junction by four house of Sweyauk Turin in Fari people. Village. Authorities were called A knife injury was found and Phweyar Zhurok was taken on his back and action has been to the local office by security taken against the abductors. forces. —Myanmar News Agency Drugs worth Ks 370 million seized in Kunlong

Ms Yanghee Lee is welcomed by personnel from Myanmar Press Council. Photo: Ye Htut (MNA)

Ms Yanghee Lee, the UN Spe- by the vice chairman of the cial Rapporteur on the situation council. of human rights in Myanmar, Also discussed was the met with the Myanmar Press role of the council in cover- Council in Yangon yesterday. ing the news events involving Queries raised by Ms Yang- the violent attacks last year in hee Lee on the challenges facing Buthidaung and Maungtaw. the press council were answered — Zaw Gyi (Panita) Rifle, hand grenade Drugs are seen together with the vehicle in Kunlong. Photo: Myanmar Police Force seized near Muse town Military columns perform- driver tried to escape, raising each, were found in the vehicle ing security duty seized narcot- suspicions and forcing the secu- at milepost 37. The Tatmadaw seized a carbine amidst the banana plants by the ic drugs worth Ks 370 million rity forces to conduct clearance The seized vehicle and rifle and a hand grenade near Tatmadaw when they were con- between Kunlong and Narte in operations in the area. Later, the the drugs have been handed Muse town, northeastern Shan ducting an area clearance oper- Kunlong Township yesterday vehicle and drugs worth Ks 370 over to the local police and se- State on Sunday. ation. afternoon. million, including 18 packets curity forces continue to con- According to the army The army troops are still The military column of ice weighing one kilo each duct area clearance operations. troops, the hand grenade, the conducting clearance operations stopped a Toyota Harrier but the and 19 packets weighing 0.7 kg —Myanmar News Agency carbine and bullets were found in those areas.— MNA 18 January 2017 regional 7 Philippines defence minister says China arms on islands worrying MANILA—China’s recent “When something installation of weapons happens that can pose us on artificial islands in the some kind of threats to our disputed South China Sea sovereignty rights we issue was “very troubling”, the a note verbale so we can Philippines’ defence min- talk about it and make sure ister said on Tuesday, after it is properly addressed,” he Manila quietly protested told ANC television. against Beijing’s activities. With billions of dol- The Philippine foreign lars of potential Chinese ministry sent a note verbale trade and investment at to the Chinese embassy last stake, the Philippines has month after confirming a a difficult balancing act in report from the US-based upholding its sovereignty Centre for Strategic and claims while staying on the International Studies about better terms President Rod- China’s arms buildup in the rigo Duterte has established Spratlys. with historic rival China. “The actions of China Mischief Reef, one of the in militarising those disput- islands where China has ed features are very trou- modern weapons, is locat- bling,” Delfin Lorenzana ed within the Philippines’ said in a statement. 200 nautical mile exclusive Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the “They do not square economic zone. South China Sea in this still image from video taken by a P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft provided by the United States with the Chinese govern- In Beijing, when asked Navy on 21 May, 2015. Photo: Reuters ment’s rhetoric that its about the Philippine protest, way talks between China ities on islands it controls, China claims most State, Rex Tillerson, told a purpose is peaceful and foreign ministry spokes- and maritime claimants, such as repairing an eroded of the South China Sea, Senate hearing that Beijing friendly.” Lorenzana took woman Hua Chunying adding that work between runway, to avoid incurring through which about $5 should be repelled from, a stronger line than Foreign said China had the right China and relevant parties, China’s wrath. Lorenzana trillion of goods passes and then denied access to, Secretary Perfecto Yasay, to deploy on the Spratly including the Philippines, said a diplomatic protest annually. An international the controversial islets. who refrained on Tuesday islands “necessary and ap- was “progressively lower- was the correct procedure arbitration ruling last year Yasay last week sug- from criticising China, but propriate defence equip- ing the temperature in the and despite warming rela- invalidated those claims. gested the Philippines said the issue had to be han- ment to protect its sover- South China Sea”. tions with China, the gov- China’s artificial is- would play no part in such dled carefully and the pub- eign territory”. The Philippines, for its ernment still had a duty to lands became a hot issue efforts, saying of the Unit- lic should know “we are At a daily briefing, she part, has decided to shelve protect the national inter- last week when the US ed States, “Let them do not sleeping on the job”. reiterated a call for two- planned upgrades to facil- est. nominee for Secretary of it”.—Reuters Cambodia cancels joint military exercises with US for 2 years Acting Chief Editor - Aye Min Soe PHNOM PENH — Cam- exercise with the United forces are needed to pro- which started at the begin- [email protected] bodia has cancelled rou- States in 2017 and 2018 tect security and public ning of this month, he said. Expatriate Consultant Editor tine joint military exercis- because we will be busy order during the commune Angkor Sentinel is Mark Angeles es with the United States with elections and an- election in June 2017 and an annual bilateral exer- for the next two years, a ti-drug campaign,” Cam- the national election in cise between Cambodian markrangeles@gmail .com defence spokesman con- bodian Defence Ministry July 2018. Also, the forc- and US military person- Senior Translators firmed on Tuesday. spokesman Chhum So- es are required to join with nel. It had been conducted Khin Maung Oo, Myint Win Thein “Cambodia has can- cheat told Xinhua. national police in the six- seven times since 2010. [email protected] celled the Angkor Sentinel He added that armed month anti-drug campaign —Xinhua International News Editor Ye Htut Tin [email protected] Thailand to begin amending draft constitution on king’s request Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor) BANGKOK—Thai- Prayuth said a com- [email protected] land’s junta chief said mittee of 11 legal experts on Tuesday he would would be assembled to Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor) begin amending the amend the charter. Translators country’s draft constitu- The prime minister has Khaing Thanda Lwin, tion after the new king said that only provisions [email protected] requested changes to related to royal powers Hay Mar Tin Win, provisions relating to would be changed and mat- [email protected] royal powers. ters related to government Ei Myat Mon The mili- and civil liberties would be Chief Reporter tary-backed constitution left untouched. is a vital part of the rul- The draft constitution Tun Aung Kyaw, ing junta’s plans to hold will be re-sent to King [email protected] a general election at the Vajiralongkorn for en- Computer Team end of this year to return Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gestures in a dorsement after it has been Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Thein Ngwe, Thailand to democratic traditional greeting as his arrives at a weekly cabinet meet- amended, lawmakers said. Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, rule following a 2014 ing at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 The king will have Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin coup. January, 2017. Photo: Reuters three months to approve Circulation Political observers the revised draft. San Lwin (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 say the amendments re- when traveling abroad, the throne on 1 Decem- “Once the constitution quested by the king will is endorsed, election and Advertising inquiry among other changes. ber following the death of likely delay the polls to The intervention is his father, King Bhumibol political party laws can 01 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 mid-2018. rare for a sitting Thai Adulyadej. take up to eight months to [email protected] King Maha Vaji- monarch, who are granted “I have drafted a letter be passed. Elections will [email protected] ralongkorn’s office last limited formal powers but to ask for the return of the take place five months af- week requested chang- wield significant political constitution so that it can ter those laws are passed,” Printed and published at the Global New Light of My- es to the draft constitu- influence. be improved and amended. Somchai Sawangkarn, a anmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pa- tion, which Thais over- Parliament on Friday The process will take one member of parliament, told whelmingly approved Reuters. goda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global voted overwhelmingly to month,” Prime Minister in a 2016 referendum, to make amendments to the Prayuth Chan-ocha, who “Overall, the process New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit allow the king to avoid constitution as suggested is also junta chief, told re- could take a maximum of No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. appointing a regent by the king, who ascended porters. 17 months.”—Reuters 8 ANALYSIS 18 January 2017

Write for us We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email [email protected] with your name and title. 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. Vandals & Vandalism hose above the sexage- by a landslide victory of the peo- agement of previous regimes. culprits were arrested. Why did Khin Maung Oo narian age-group had ple is trying its best to bring Destructive elements and ul- they do such destructive activi- Tever faced several expe- about our long-hoped Peace in tra-opportunists would like to ties? We need to ponder about riences about several regimes. the whole country while imple- take advantages of the existing their mischievous deeds. This To put it simply, we had not yet menting national economic de- issues, failing to abide by rules event may be attributed to two savored the fruits of the Inde- velopment. and laws to cause unnecessary reasons—lack of knowledge on pendence, to the full. Especially, In a short period of time, conflicts and riots. By nature, the government’s Cetana in our national brethren had no promising signs of its effort are bad things happen at the same launching the new system and chance to live in peace in their ubiquitous in many sectors. time as good ones. At the time of being paid to vandalize to annoy regions, being displaced by their Progress is being seen in Yan- implementing new plans for the people. Whatever it is, these are brethren, holding mistaken be- gon Region, especially. In mak- betterment of the people, van- mostly least educated. Some lief which is a legacy left by colo- ing changes, some are reluctant dals are trying to exercise van- people are poor but they will nialists that had governed the to wholeheartedly take part in dalism. As known by all, youths never do such deeds, even if country for a century or so. the regional cabinet’s initia- and those wishing to take part they are paid. Why? It is clear Hence, flames of wars are still tives. Some even did against the in the government’s activity to that lack of reading makes them burning in some areas. Today, authorities’ changes. Yet, they change new Bus Transport Sys- fail to love the truth and disobey what the whole populace living had to yield to the People’s un- tem exerted their concerted ef- rules and laws. So, we firmly be- in the same land—Myanmar is precedented supports. Prob- fort to contribute voluntary la- lieve that the culprits should be none other than the Peace, that lems have been solved to satis- bor. In such a time, pieces of severely punished for others not is to say, nationwide ceasefire & factory extent, in traffic-jam news expressing the destruction to copy them, and that compul- national reconciliation. Though and undisciplined sellers on of a map of new bus routes in sory education should be ex- successive governments tried to roads, which were annoyed for Hlinethayar township were tended to the middle level in achieve it, our hope was still far the city-dwellers for a decade. found on the website. Due to the near future so that everybody away from our goal. Now, our In fact, these urbanization is- combined effort of local police can have the sense of obeying incumbent government chosen sues were caused by poor man- and conscientious people, the law. Ethics and Medical Doctors be trust. As I am being a teacher from Health & Human “Duties of doctor to the sick” Duties of doctors to the oth- Daw Lwin Zar Naing Win Resources Department, Ministry of Health & Sport, I ers” “Ethical consideration from doctors’ point of view would like to say that Medical Profession is not only the and how to train the outcome for 100% Ideal professional The following statements are asking for medical students. enrichment of martial prowess but also mental faculty qualified doctors in Myanmar. Generally, Ethical consid- Is it true or false? with the lion heart and the lady's fingers to save the human eration standards are based on core values such as hones- 1. “Your loss is my gain.” ( ) life; the most valuable and precious Noble profession to ty, respect and trust and formalized in the mission and 2. “I will do anything to gain”. ( ) everybody in the world. If he is a good qualified doctor, he value states. Medical profession is a high standard. Ethics 3. “You can cheat on an examination so long as you will be just like the Angel created by the God instead of of the doctors do affect to life of the public or patients as don't get caught”. ( ) him to save their life. Not only a good man but also a bril- well. Wrongly treats patients, it can even endanger some- 4. You can do everything to get what you want without liant person who stands out of 100 is a little percentage one's life. So, ethics should be taught as a part of every thinking about what kind of person will be. among others in Myanmar. Humanity, Patience and Noble curriculum to expand peer counselling services offered at ( ) aim are the integrated qualities of 100% Ethical conductor the Medical Campus. 5. You can tell everything what you know at anytime Medical doctor. He can manage very well in his field and about you know his or her personal affairs. communicate among the medical society as well as to be With Love, ( ) handling the whole of Public Health with the target for the Lwin Zar Naing Win 6. You may not take into account the dignity of any oth- Noble aim to achieve their goals. He will be the Messen- ers. ( ) ger from the God if it is a qualified Doctor having 100% Further Reading: P.H Nowell-smith-Ehtics-Defining Ethical conduct and consideration. Ethics questions: If the answers are “yes” that we get from medical stu- If we are concerned with right and wrong at the time of Curriculum & Modules for Medical Ethics. dents, it is more dangerous from the other ''yes” from oth- decision, our ethical sense overrules our concern for get- International Code of Medical Ethics of World er students in different fields. People have unethically act- ting into “trouble”. How to be Ethical and practicing Eth- Medical Association-1949 ed, the results have been very bad for the people who ics is the most important role for Medical field. I would Roger Detels, Robert Detels, Robert Beaglehole, trusted them. What we are looking at is wrong doing by like to present about “What is a medical doctor” “The Mary Ann Lansang, people in public life whom we have been accustomed to quality of a good doctor” “Duties of doctor in General” Martin Gull: ford (Public Health) BFM provides Ks60 million for 70th Union Day, 102nd birthday of Bogyoke Aung San in Shan State

The 70th anniversary of ion Day through Shan State digging lakes for drinking wa- Union Day and 102nd birthday Planning and Economic Minis- ter, free health care services of Bogyoke Aung San will be ter U Sai Nyunt Lwin and re- and building health care facili- observed on a grand scale in sponsible personnel. ties in Shan State. In the recent Panglong in southern Shan The 70th anniversary of Un- past, the organisation imported State, by the Shan State Gov- ion Day will be held more than US$2 million worth ernment. nationwide with the theme of of warm clothes and delivered KBZ’s Brighter Future My- helping the Union Peace Con- the articles and food aid to in- anmar Foundation, which is ference — 21st century Pan- ternally displaced persons in carrying out philanthropic glong, according to the Union eastern, northern and southern works nationwide, contributed Government. Shan State who were facing ex- BFM's officials present Ks 60 million for holdingth 70 Union Day and Ks60 million on Monday for BFM’s philanthropic activ- treme cold weather due to La 102nd birthday of Bogyoke Aung San in Shan State. Photo: Supplied holding the anniversary of Un- ities include sinking tube-wells, Nina. — Thiha Tun 18 January 2017 national 9 Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to President U Htin Kyaw The following are messages of felicitations from Foreign Heads of State / Government sent to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw, on the oc- casion of the 69th Anniversary Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on 4 January. From Majesty Akihito, onciliation last year. I sincerely hope that our governments People-to-people links are developing rapidly, in- The Emperor of Japan can build on the shared value of democracy and work cluding through Australia Awards scholarships and the Excellency, more closely together to enhance mutual understanding Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan. I am en- On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Re- and friendship between our peoples. couraged to see Australia’s growing commercial interests public of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure in Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for in Myanmar. Australia looks forward to continuing to sending Your Excellency my heartfelt congratulations and your good health and for the enduring prosperity of your work cooperatively with Myanmar in 2017. sincere good wishes for your happiness and for the pros- country. May I express my confidence that the friendly rela- perity of the people of your country. From His Excellency General the Honorable tions between our two countries will continue to prosper From H.E. Mr. Tateshi Higuchi, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), in the coming year. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ja- Governor-General of the Commonwealth of From H.E. Mr. Kim Yong Nam, pan Australia President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Excellency, Excellency, Assembly On the occasion of the 69th Anniversary of the In- On the occasion of the 69th Anniversary of Myan- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea dependence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I mar’s Independence, I wish to convey to the Government Excellency, have the honour to extend to Your Excellency sincere fe- and the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar I extend warm congratulations to you and, through licitations and best wishes for the progress, the success in my warmest wishes, together with those of the Australian you, to your government and people on the 69th anniver- the efforts of new nation building and prosperity of your Government and people. sary of the Independence of Myanmar. country. Myanmar’s modern history entered a new era in 2016, I wish you good health and success in your work to On this happy occasion, I would like to express my as the first freely-elected civilian government in over 50 promote the stability and prosperity of the country. sincere wish that the friendly relations, which exist be- years took office and continued the vital task of national From H.E. Mr. Tsakhia Elbegdorj, tween our two countries, will be maintained and further reform. A democratic, peaceful and prosperous Myanmar President of Mongolia strengthened for the mutual benefit of our two peoples. will benefit the people of Myanmar and the region more Excellency, Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my high- broadly. On the suspicious occasion of the Independence Day est consideration. Australia has long been a supporter of political and of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I would like From H.E. Mr. Hwang Kyo-ahn, economic reform and the peace process in Myanmar. Our to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency Acting President of the Republic of Korea development assistance program provides targeted sup- and to the friendly people of Myanmar. Excellency, port to education, as well as the peace process, govern- I have no doubts that the bonds of friendship between On the occasion of the 69th Anniversary of the Inde- ance, and economic growth. Mongolia and Myanmar would be further strengthened pendence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, We enjoy close cooperation on international and re- and deepened to the mutual benefit of our two peoples and I wish to extend to my warmest congratulations to Your gional issues. We appreciate Myanmar’s support as our development in the Asia-Pacific region. Excellency and to the people of the Republic of the Union ASEAN country coordinator, and look forward to work- Taking this opportunity, may I extend to Your Excel- of Myanmar. ing together towards a successful ASEAN-Australia Fo- lency my best wishes for your good health and personal I am deeply impressed by the progress made in Myan- rum in Myanmar in 2017 and ASEAN-Australia Summit well-being as well as for the progress and prosperity to the mar in advancing democracy and achieving national rec- in Australia in 2018. friendly people of Myanmar. Foreign Heads of State and Ministers send felicitations to State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi The following are messages of felicitations from Foreign Heads of State and Ministers sent to State Counsellor, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, on the occasion of the 69th Anniversary Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on 4 January. From H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, can contribute to Myanmar’s nation building efforts, From H.E. Mr. Ri Yong Ho, Prime Minister of Japan on both occasions when I visited Myanmar in May just Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Peo- Excellency, after the beginning of the new Government and when ple’s Republic of Korea On the 69th anniversary of the Independence Day Your Excellency visited Japan last November. I am Excellency, of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I wish to determined to further strengthen bilateral relationship I extend warm congratulations to you on the 69th extend my warm congratulations to Your Excellency, with Myanmar in a close collaboration with Your Ex- anniversary of the Independence of Myanmar. on behalf of the Government and the people of Japan. cellency. Convinced that the cooperation between the Minis- It was a great honor that we were able to host Your I wish your country and its people great success tries of Foreign Affairs aimed at expanding and devel- Excellency as a new leader of Myanmar in Japan last and prosperity. oping the friendly and cooperative relations between our year, when your country achieved a historic transfer of Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of two countries will further strengthen, I wish you good the government. Japan will provide its full support to my highest consideration. health and greater success in your work. the new Government’s efforts as a friend who shares From H.E. Mr. Tateshi Higuchi, From H.E. Mr. Tsend Munkh-Orgil, the fundamental values with Japan. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Along with the wishes for your good health and for Japan Excellency, people’s great prosperity, please accept, Your Excel- Excellency, I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency my sin- lency, the assurances of my highest consideration. On the occasion of the 69th Anniversary of the In- cere congratulations on the occasion of the Independence From H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, dependence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency sincere It is a source of great satisfaction that the friendly re- Excellency, felicitations and best wishes for the progress, the suc- lations and cooperation between Mongolia and Myanmar On the 69th anniversary of the Independence Day cess in the efforts of new nation building and prosperity have been markedly intensified in recent years thanks to of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I wish to of your country. goodwill and concerted efforts exerted by both sides. extend to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations On this happy occasion, I would like to express my And in this connection, I wish to express my confidence and best wishes for the prosperity of your country. sincere wish that the friendly relations, which exist be- that our bilateral cooperation would continue to flourish The year 2016 was a remarkable year for Myan- tween our two countries, will be maintained and further and brought to even new heights. mar as it turned a new page in its history. It was sig- strengthened for the mutual benefit of our two peoples. I avail myself of this opportunity to express to Your nificant for me that I had the opportunities to meet and Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my Excellency my best wishes for your good health, happi- exchange views with Your Excellency on how Japan highest consideration. ness and personal well-being. 759 officials, technicians, teachers receive Chinese training in 2016 Ministry of Commerce of among all the foreign countries regarded by the concerned de- ber of trainees from Myanmar Chinese language, disaster pre- China- MOFCOM has trained providing training programs to partments of Myanmar and more ranks 4th in Asia and 8th in world- vention and management, etc 759 officials, technicians and Myanmar in terms of the number training programs are expected wide in 2016. In order to assist the devel- teachers for Myanmar in 2016. of short-term training programs to assist Myanmar in capacity “MOFCOM provides train- opment of vocational education The trainees are from var- and trainees. building.” Ms. Zhao Jin, official ing programs to Myanmar in var- in Myanmar, the Economic and ious sectors and industries, All training programs are of the Economic and Commer- ious fields including education, Commercial Counsellor’s Of- among which 619 attended offi- held in China and last for 20 to cial Counsellor’s Office of the culture, health care, economy, fice of the Embassy of China cial seminars, 132 participated in 90 days. All the expenses includ- Embassy of P.R. China who is trade, finance, administration, arranged 17 teachers and offi- technical training courses and 8 ing flight tickets, accommodation in charge of training programs industry, agriculture, fishery, for- cials from Myanmar vocational got their master degrees. and meals are borne by the Chi- introduced. estry, communication, aviation, schools to participate in training Official statistics of Myan- nese side. Among all the trainees re- media, police, law, environment programs in China in 2016.— mar shows that China ranks 1st “These programs are highly ceived by MOFCOM, the num- conservation, city management, Kyaw Htike Soe 10 regional 18 January 2017 Chinese president to defend globalisation in Davos DAVOS, Switzerland — Group, a US-based politi- ulism and de-globalisation Chinese President Xi Jin- cal risk consultancy. are on the rise. It’s not ping will defend globalisa- More than half a dozen good for closer economic tion in the face of mounting senior Chinese government cooperation globally,” Xi public hostility in the West figures will be in Davos this said. on Tuesday in a speech at week, far more than in past China, the world’s top the World Economic Fo- years. And a large number exporter, is heavily de- rum that will underline of sessions are focused on pendent on free trade and Beijing’s growing global Asia, including one entitled could be hit hard by a new role. “Asia Takes the Lead”. wave of protectionism. Xi’s appearance, a first WEF founder Klaus “Today, I think there for a Chinese leader at the Schwab said Xi’s presence is a big question mark as annual meeting of political was a sign of the shift from to how China pivots in this leaders, CEOs and bankers a uni-polar world dominat- world. Will they be more in Davos, comes as the part ed by the United States to regional or global in their the United States plays as a a more multi-polar system mindset and, more impor- force for multilateral coop- in which rising powers like tantly, in their negotia- eration on issues like trade China will have to step up tions? It’s something we are and climate change is in and play a bigger role. going to have to watch over doubt following the elec- “We can hope that the next 12 months,” said tion of Donald Trump. China in this new world Bob Moritz, global chair- Europe, meanwhile, will assume a responsive man of Pricewaterhouse- is pre-occupied with its and responsible leadership Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Coopers. Fears of a hard own troubles, from Brexit role,” Schwab told Reuters. Davos, Switzerland on 17 January, 2017. Photo: Reuters economic landing in China and militant attacks to the “So in some ways it is very roiled global markets dur- string of elections this year symbolic to have the presi- China more aggressively ica’s “One China” policy choice but to take off the ing last year’s Davos. And in which anti-globalisation dent of China here.” on trade and broke with was up for negotiation, gloves,” the English-lan- while those concerns have populists could score gains. Xi’s appearance decades of precedent last triggering a furious re- guage China Daily said. eased, the International This has left a vacuum comes amid rising tensions month by taking a congrat- sponse from state-run Chi- Xi is not expected Monetary Fund warned on that China seems eager to between Beijing and presi- ulatory telephone call from nese newspapers. to wade into the tit-for- Monday of ongoing risks fill. dent-elect Trump, who will the president of Taiwan, “If Trump is deter- tat with Trump in Davos. to the economy, including “It is no coincidence be inaugurated on Friday, which Beijing sees as part mined to use this gambit Speaking in the Swiss cap- its high reliance on gov- that Xi chose this year to the final day of the Davos of China. in taking office, a period ital Bern on the eve of his ernment spending, record make the trip up the magic meeting. He has not toned down of fierce, damaging inter- speech, he stressed the im- lending by state banks and mountain,” said Ian Brem- Trump campaigned his rhetoric since, saying actions will be unavoida- portance of cooperation. an overheating property mer, president of Eurasia on a promise to confront only last week that Amer- ble, as Beijing will have no “Protectionism, pop- market.—Reuters

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ABIDJAN — Ivory Coast’s firm the payments but said ple in an Istanbul nightclub “I congratulate our government has begun pay- the government planned to on New Year’s Day after police who caught the per- ing bonuses to soldiers who make a statement on the is- a two-week manhunt, au- petrator of the Ortakoy staged a two-day mutiny sue after a cabinet meeting thorities said on Tuesday, massacre,” Deputy Prime earlier this month, leaders of on Wednesday. seizing him with four other Minister Numan Kurtul- the revolt said on Tuesday, “The treasury began suspects at a hideout in an mus, who is also the gov- in a move aimed at quelling transferring money into outlying suburb of the city. ernment spokesman, said on unrest that could undermine bank accounts last night, but Istanbul Governor Va- social network Twitter. the country’s post-war suc- not everyone has received sip Sahin named the man as “Our war with terror cess story. Soldiers poured their money for the mo- Abdulgadir Masharipov and and the powers behind it out of their barracks and ment,” said Seydou Cama- said he was born in 1983 in will continue to the end,” he seized the top cocoa grow- ra, a soldier who negotiated Uzbekistan and received added. er’s second-largest city, on behalf of the mutineers. The alleged attacker of Reina nightclub, who is identified training in Afghanistan. He Dozens of people have Bouake, on 16 January in an A second mutiny leader had admitted his guilt and previously been detained in as Abdulgadir Masharipov, is seen after he was caught by uprising that quickly spread confirmed the payments had his fingerprints matched connection with the attack Turkish police in Istanbul, Turkey, late 16 January, 2017. across the West African begun. those at the scene, Sahin for which Islamic State has Photo: Reuters nation, forcing the govern- Donwahi led a delega- said. claimed responsibility, say- in the attack. Masharipov ing questioned at Istanbul ment to capitulate to the tion to Bouake on Friday for “He knew four lan- ing it was revenge for Turk- was caught in an apartment police headquarters, while mutineers’ demands. a second round of talks after guages and was well-edu- ish military involvement in at a housing complex in other people were detained Negotiators for the the bonuses were not paid cated,” Sahin told a news Syria. Esenyurt at around 11 pm in raids across the city tar- mutineers say that, among last week as expected, leav- conference after Mashari- On 1 January, the at- (2000 GMT) on Monday. geting Uzbek Islamic State other promises, the govern- ing the soldiers — most of pov’s capture overnight. tacker shot his way into Dogan news agen- cells, Anadolu said. ment agreed to pay bonuses them former rebel fighters There were strong in- the Reina nightclub then cy published a photo of The shooting in Istan- of 12 million CFA francs — poised to relaunch their dications he entered Turkey opened fire with an auto- the alleged attacker with a bul’s Ortakoy neighbour- ($19,541) each to around revolt. illegally through its eastern matic rifle, reloading his black eye, a cut above his hood, an upscale district on 8,400 soldiers, beginning Ivory Coast has borders in January 2016 and weapon half a dozen times eyebrow and bloodstains the Bosphorus shore, came with an instalment of 5 mil- emerged from a 2002-2011 it was clear the attack was and shooting the wounded on his face and t-shirt. It after a year in which NATO lion. crisis marked by two civil carried out on behalf of Is- as they lay on the ground. broadcast footage showing member Turkey was shak- Government officials wars as one of the world’s lamic State, Sahin said. Turks as well as vis- plain-clothes police leading en by a series of attacks by have declined to reveal de- fastest-growing economies Masharipov was seized itors from several Arab a man in a white t-shirt to a radical Islamist and Kurd- tails of the deal. Defence under the leadership of with an Iraqi man and three nations, India and Canada waiting car. ish militants and by a failed Minister Alain-Richard President Alassane Ouat- women from Africa, one of were among those killed The suspect was be- coup.—Reuters Donwahi would not con- tara.—Reuters 12 World 18 January 2017

DICA Requests for Public Comments on Myanmar Investment Rules Myanmar Investment Law was enacted by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on 18th October 2016 by Law No. 40/2016 and the Myanmar Investment Implementing Rules are being drafted. The first tranche of the Myanmar Investment Implementing Rules which mainly include “the scrutinizing of proposal, endorsement application and other forms” was posted on our website www.dica.gov.mm to seek public comments or suggestion Hence, DICA welcomes the comments or suggestions via email at [email protected], or by fax at 01-658139, or by phone at 01 658131 not later than 20th January 2017. Directorate of Investment and Company Administration Ministry of Planning and Finance

INVITATION FOR QUOTATION The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (Myanmar Flood and Landslide Emergency Recovery Project) Department of Rural Development has applied for financing Photo: Itar Tass from the World Bank toward the cost of the Myanmar Flood and Landslides Emergency Recovery Project and wishes to Russia successfully test-fires Topol-M ballistic missile purchase the following respective items for supporting project by Shopping method as in the World Bank Pro- MOSCOW — Russia said on Tuesday. intended to confirm com- carry a nuclear warhead curement Guidelines: conducted on Monday a “The simulated war- bat capabilities and relia- with a yield of up to 550 successful test launch of head hit a designated tar- bility of Topol-M ICBMs, kilotons. Sr No Description Nos a silo-based Topol-M in- get at a firing range on the the ministry said. The missile can be tercontinental ballistic Kamchatka peninsula with The Topol-M sin- deployed on both si- 1. Double cabs vehicle 2 missile (ICBM) from the high precision,” the minis- gle-warhead ICBM has a lo-based and mobile land- 2. Extra Pick up vehicle 3 Plesetsk launch site, the try said in a press release. maximum range of about based launch platforms. 3. Motorcycles 60 Russian Defence Ministry The test launch was 11,000 kilometres and can —Xinhua 4. Office equipment 121 (Computer, ProjectorLaptop , Printer , Copier, Plotter , camera , Scanner , Fax , Eng; Software ) Teenagers taking selfies on rail tracks smashed by train in India 5. Electronic Supplier (Air Con) 24 NEW DELHI — Two teen- portfolio. the official said. er Ganga at Kanpur district, 6. Telecommunication equipment (mobile 21 agers were crushed to death “Preliminary investi- The other five accom- in northern Indian state of phone, internet) in Indian capital New Delhi gations revealed the teen- panying the duo had a nar- Uttar Pradesh, after a selfie 7. Office furniture (Desk table , chair , 107 by a speeding train while agers were clicking selfies row escape, as they stood session went awry. Computer desk ) they were busy posing for in front of an approaching at a distance from their Piqued by increasing Sealed Quotations shall be submitted to U Kyaw selfies at a railway track, train and while doing so friends. The teenagers were number of deaths in India Swa Aung , Director, Department of Rural Development, officials said on Tuesday. they ignored another train classmates at a private-run in the process of taking Office No. (14), Nay Pyi Taw, no later than (31.1.2017) The duo was killed on coming on the adjacent school in Delhi. selfies at accident prone 16:00 hour, after which no request for quotation will Saturday at the Anand Vi- track,” a railway police of- Police officials said locations in tourist destina- be accepted. har railway station in East ficial quoted eyewitnesses they have seized the camera tions, India’s federal gov- Additional information and specification for Vehi- Delhi. Relatives of the vic- as saying. and ordered an investiga- ernment issued directions cles and goods may be obtained from the DRD webpage: tims told police they along “In the confusion the tion into the deaths. Selfie to its states asking them http:www.drdmyanmar.org. with five others had report- boys tried to jump aside to deaths are not uncommon to take steps to ensure that Office phone: 067-409413, 0943434333,095118240 edly rented a camera to take avoid the speeding train but in India. Last year seven tourist attractions are self- Email: [email protected] pictures for a modelling were crushed on the track,” youth were drowned in riv- ie-safe.—Xinhua

INVITATION FOR BID Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Australian family found safe at Japan ski resort Department of Rural Development NAGANO, (Japan) — An returned to the resort if he The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received a Grant from Australian family of four was doing fine, he replied the Federal Republic of Germany (KfW Bank) through the Ministry of who went missing at a pop- “OK.” The mother, howev- Agriculture , Livestock and Irrigation towards the costs of Rural Devel- ular ski resort in Nagano, er, looked weak. opment Programme Phase(I). central Japan, were found The local meteorologi- Department of Rural Development (DRD) wishes to purchase for safe in Tuesday morning, cal observatory had issued a the Supply ,Delivery and Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Japanese police said. warning that the area would of Mobile Laboratory Equipment (Including vehicle with two trailers) The police and ski see heavy snow from last patrols located a woman Friday. and Practical training and After-sales services for Department of Rural and her three sons at 8:40 “I think the four were Development in Nay Pyi Taw. am near the entrance of a saved as it snowed less on Interested qualified bidders may obtain further information and mountain trail at a ski re- Monday and the temperature may purchase the DRD office on or before31-01-2017. sort in the hot-spring vil- went up,” said an official of Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and must be delivered lage of Nozawaonsen, Na- the resort. by hand or by registered mail to following address on or before 17-03- gano Prefecture, when they Skiers, believed to be Australians, are rescued on 17 Jan- A member of the family 2017 at 14:00 hours were walking down to the uary, 2017, in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano, after had said on Facebook that Attention: For Detailed information please contact entrance on their own, the spending the night in the mountains. Photo: Kyodo News they had dug a hole in the Daw Tin Moe Myint, U Soe Soe Oo local police said. snow to keep themselves Director Deputy Director The mother, 57, who suffering from hypothermia, The four are believed warm. The family had in- Department of Rural Development Department of Rural Development is a doctor by profession, according to the police. to have lost their way while formed an acquaintance Office no-14, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Office no-14, Nay Pyi Taw, and her sons — a civil en- The four went missing they were skiing or snow- who was at another spot Tel:95 67 409410, 9595118240 +95(0) 9448539415 gineer, 25, a company em- on Monday and spent the boarding near the top part of about their situation and ployee, 23, and a university night without food, the po- a mountainous ski slope. that person alerted the re- Fax: 9567409210 [email protected] student, 18 — were taken lice added, but declined to When reporters asked sort, according to the police. E-mail: [email protected] to a hospital as they were disclose their names. one of the sons when they —Kyodo News 18 January 2017 world 13 Top German court refuses to Polish minister says Le Pen’s vision would mean outlaw far-right NPD party “law of the jungle” BERLIN/KARLSRUHE — NPD will succeed in achiev- Warsaw — Poland’s participate in a Middle East Germany’s Constitutional ing its aims by parliamenta- Foreign Minister Witold peace conference. Court on Tuesday said the ry or extra-parliamentary Waszczykowski said af- Poland’s ruling Law far-right National Demo- democratic means,” said the ter meeting French presi- and Justice (PiS) party cratic Party (NPD) resem- court. dential hopeful Marine Le shares Le Pen’s opposition bled Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany’s domestic Pen her vision for Europe to the euro currency and is party, but ruled against ban- intelligence agency says the would mean “a return to the against any EU quotas for ning it because it presented NPD, established in 1964, law of the jungle”. the resettlement of migrants no threat to democracy. has about 5,000 members, During a vis- from the Middle East. Germany’s intelligence in a country of 82 million, it to Paris on Sunday, Its leader, Jaroslaw agency described the NPD and links to some violent Waszczykowski had an un- Kaczynski, has expressed as racist and anti-Semitic neo-Nazis. Several senior usual 90-minute discussion ambitions to help reshape and the attempt by the coun- NPD figures have been con- with the far-right leader, Europe into a bloc where try’s 16 federal states to German federal state Interior Ministers Ralf Jaeger, victed of Holocaust denial who is rarely met by top member states have sig- outlaw the party came amid Boris Pistorius, Ralf Jaeger, Bundesrat upper house of or incitement but the party diplomats from European nificantly more say at the rising support for right-wing parliament head Malu Dreyer and state Interior Minister denies any involvement in Union states. expense of Brussels insti- groups stoked by popular re- Roger Lewentz (L-R) talk after the verdict at the German violence. Since coming to power tutions. Most Poles want to sentment over the influx of Constitutional Court about the attempt by the country’s “Identification with in late 2015, his euroscep- remain in the EU. migrants. 16 federal states to ban the far-right NPD in Karlsruhe, leading personalities of the tic government has clashed Opinion polls predict While the court said Germany, on 17 January, 2017. Photo: Reuters (Nazi) party, the use of se- with EU officials over what that Le Pen, leader of the the party’s aims violated lected National Socialist critics call a drift towards anti-immigration, anti-EU the constitution, it ruled that there is a lack of specific for Germany (AfD), for vocabulary, texts, songs authoritarian rule in War- National Front will make there was insufficient evi- and weighty indications whom support has soared and symbols, as well as re- saw. it to the French presidential dence it would wield power. suggesting that this en- to 15 percent in polls, and visionist statements with re- “Here is an EU that’s election’s second round in Under German law there deavour will be success- it has failed to capitalise on gard to history demonstrate broken apart into a loose May, but they see her los- must be hard proof that a ful.” the refugee crisis. an affinity ... with the mind- union,” Waszczykowski ing that run-off.—Reuters party puts democracy at risk The tough conditions The NPD has never set of National Socialism,” told journalists on Monday for it to be banned. for banning a political par- won enough support to win said the court. on the sidelines of a meet- “The NPD intends to ty is in part a legacy of the seats in the federal parlia- Some politicians ar- ing of EU foreign ministers House For Sale replace the existing con- crushing of dissent in the ment and in September lost gue that allowing the fringe in Brussels. stitutional system with an Nazi era and communist its last seat in a regional as- NPD to exist would legit- “Mrs Le Pen also Three Store authoritarian national state East Germany. sembly. It is, though, rep- imise it and send a signal wants less European soli- Building, Insein that adheres to the idea of an Ahead of federal resented on local councils that its right-wing views are darity in such a union. And ethnically defined ‘people’s elections in September, and in 2014 won a seat in acceptable. Others say a ban this would mean a return 210,000 (US)-Min community’,” the court said the NPD has been largely the European Parliament. could be counterproductive to the law of the jungle,” Gyi Lane, Insein. in its ruling. overshadowed by the an- “It appears to be en- and push its members un- he said. Waszczykowski Tel - 09- 421163498 “However, currently ti-immigrant Alternative tirely impossible that the derground.— Reuters was in Paris on Sunday to

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14 entertainment 18 January 2017 Box Office: ‘Hidden Figures’ Dominates MLK Weekend Actress Jovovich premieres latest as ‘Live by Night,’ ‘Monster Trucks,’ ‘Silence’ Collapse ‘Resident Evil’ LOS ANGELES — Fox and film about a talent competition film in Taipei Chernin Entertainment’s “Hidden for animals, earned $19.2 million, Figures” dominated the domes- pushing its North American gross tic box office, topping charts for to $238.4 million. “Rogue One” the second straight weekend after added $17.1 million to its $502.2 earning $26 million. The film’s million domestic haul. It is now message of empowerment and tri- the top-grossing domestic release umph over prejudice was ampli- of 2016. fied by the Martin Luther King Jr Heading into the weekend, holiday weekend. most analysts expected CBS “This continues to be a mov- Films and Lionsgate’s “Patriots ie for everyone,” said Chris Ar- Day” to make more of an im- onson, Fox’s head of domestic pression. Reviewers have praised Photo: Reuters distribution. “It’s not just enter- the story of the Boston Marathon taining. It’s life affirming. It cel- Bombing for its intensity and for Taipei, China — Film writ- ebrates the triumph of the human director Peter Berg’s attention to er-director Paul W S Anderson spirit and that’s so important in detail. It also did well in limited and his actress wife Milla Jovo- these times.” release. However, the film earned vich premiered the latest in- “Hidden Figures” is a late- a disappointing $13.6 million af- stallment in the “Resident Evil” comer to the awards season race, ter moving from seven theaters to action horror series in Taipei on but the film, which stars Taraji P. Cast member Janelle Monae and soundtrack artist Pharrell Williams 3,120 locations. That’s below es- Monday. “Resident Evil: The Fi- Henson and Octavia Spencer as pose at a special screening of the movie ‘’Hidden Figures’’ in West timates that had the film expand- nal Chapter” is the sixth movie African-American scientists and Hollywood, California, US, on 4 January, 2017. Photo: Reuters ing to as much as $18 million. in the video-game-turned-film mathematicians in the early days Audiences gave the film a rare A+ franchise, with Jovovich repris- of the space program, ranks as mount’s “Monster Trucks” col- clocked in over the age of 35. CinemaScore, so that could help ing her role as the protagonist one of the most successful dra- lapsed at the box office; the $125 Open Road’s “Sleepless” it regain its stride in the weeks Alice. The first “Resident Evil” mas of 2016. So far, it has earned million family film eked out a didn’t generate much enthusiasm ahead. Mark Wahlberg, John film came out in 2002. On the $60.4 million. That commercial meager $15 million over the four- from audiences. The action-thrill- Goodman, and Kevin Bacon star red carpet, Jovovich posed for success could translate into Oscar day-long weekend. The studio er stars Jamie Foxx as a morally as the cops and feds trying to fig- pictures with fans and watched a attention when Academy Award had already ripped off the band- compromised cop. It made a lack- ure out who is behind the deadly traditional lion dance, performed nominations are announced next age. Last year, it took an $115 luster $9.9 million, but the studio attack. to live music.—Reuters week. million write-down on “Monster says it was able to cover its pro- Then there’s “Silence,” a It will likely face fierce com- Trucks” months before the film duction costs entirely by selling decades-in-the-making religious petition from “La La Land,” a even hit theaters. distribution rights to foreign terri- drama from Martin Scorsese that Brad Pitt rocks critically beloved movie musi- Ben Affleck didn’t have tories. It says “Sleepless” will be follows a pair of priests as they cal with Emma Stone and Ryan much to celebrate. The Os- profitable. search for their mentor in feudal out with Sting Gosling. Fresh off its sweep of car-winner was left licking his In this box office pileup, Japan. The film is a highly per- the Golden Globe awards, “La La wounds after audiences rejected STX’s “The Bye Bye Man” was sonal project for Scorsese and at star-studded Land” sang and danced its way “Live by Night,” his expensive somehow able to withstand the another one of his explorations to $17.5 million over the holiday passion project. The $65 million carnage. The low-budget horror of the limits and power of faith, charity event period, good enough for a third drama was left inert after expand- film about a group of college stu- following in the footsteps of “The place finish. That brings the Li- ing from four theaters to 2,822 dents fending off a supernatural Last Temptation of Christ” and onsgate release’s domestic total to locations and only managing to force rounded out the top five, “Kundun.” This one appears to $77 million and more than $132 make $6.1 million in the process. earning a healthy $15.3 million, be too esoteric for mainstream million globally. Not bad for an Affleck directed, wrote, produced, well above projections that had audiences. “Silence” expanded original musical that hit theaters and starred in the film about a it opening to $10 million. It cost from 51 theaters to 747 locations, without the benefit of being based Florida rum runner, with Warner less than $8 million to produce. earning $2.4 million for the long on a beloved Broadway show. Bros. picking up the check. What Holdovers “Sing” and weekend. The $50 million film The holiday weekend wasn’t audience there was for “Live by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was financed independently. Par- as kind to a flood of new wide Night” was older — 69 per cent took second and fourth place, re- amount is distributing the pic- releases and expansions. Para- of opening weekend ticket buyers spectively. “Sing,” an animated ture.—Reuters

Photo: Reuters Reese Los Angeles — Actor Brad UK’s Prince Charles Pitt made a rare public appear- ance along with singer Sting at Witherspoon a star-studded charity event. co-authors “Ladybird” The 53-year-old actor ‘lucky’ to have attended the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research a daughter guide to climate change Foundation’s fourth annual ROCK4EB! charity gala which Los Angeles — Actress LONDON—Britain’s Prince Ladybird books were was held at a private residence Reese Witherspoon said she Charles, a vocal environmental popular children’s guides in in Malibu, California, report- is “lucky” to have a daugh- campaigner, has co-authored the 1960s and 70s and pub- ed Entertainment Tonight. Pitt ter like Ava in her life. a basic guide to the problems lishers Penguin have now took the stage to introduce the The 40-year-old star, posed by climate change. launched a new Ladybird Ex- British singer-songwriter and who shares Ava, 17, with ex-hus- Charles, 68, has written pert series of basic guides of his good friend Chris Cornell band Ryan Phillippe, said it is an “The Ladybird Introduction to which Charles’ book is one of of the rock band Soundgarden. “honour” to be her mother, report- Climate Change” with the help the first. The Allied star appeared to ed Entertainment Tonight. of former Friends of the Earth The book, which goes on be in great spirit while seat- “I had a premiere for that director Tony Juniper and sale later this month, has been ed next to Sting on stage, and movie ‘Sing!’ over Christmas, polar scientist Emily Shuck- extensively peer-reviewed by the smiles continued when he and the head of the studio went burgh. figures within the environmen- posed for a photo alongside up to Ava and congratulated her The heir to the throne has tal community, said a Penguin Cornell and Zach Galifianakis. on the movie. long been a fierce critic of cli- spokesman. Sting and Cornell teamed Actress Reese “But I just love her. I’m so mate change sceptics and the Charles’ earlier forays up for an epic mashup per- Witherspoon lucky to be her mom, and I just cover image of the book shows into print include a 1980s chil- formance at the event, which arrives at the 74th love having her in my life and a drawing of the village of dren’s book, “The Old Man of included “Every Breath You Annual Golden getting to go everywhere with Uckfield in southern England, Lochnagar,” which was made Take” by the Police and Globe Awards. her. It’s a great honour,” Wither- which suffered extensive flood into an animated film by the Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Photo: Reuter spoon said.—PTI damage in 2000. BBC.—Reuters Sun.—PTI 18 January 2017 lifestyle 15 London’s Piccadilly Circus lights go off After Vatican controversy, McDonald’s helps feed for longest since World War Two homeless in Rome buildings around the cen- During World War tral London junction are Two from 1939 to 1945, making way for a huge, the lights were off as part single, curved screen. of a general blackout to Due for an autumn stop German bombers unveiling, the new screen identifying targets from will display high defini- the air. tion video streams, show After being constant- weather, traffic and sports ly on since 1949, barring updates and broadcast so- power cuts and temporary cial media feeds from ad- switch-offs for the funer- vertising brands. als of Winston Churchill In the meantime, a in 1965 and Princess Di- temporary banner will be ana in 1997, this will be installed. the first time the junction A volunteer distributes cheeseburgers donated by McDon- A man in a Spiderman disguise walks past the advertise- The new space at the will be dark for an ex- ald’s to a charity organization which bestowed them to ment boards at Piccadilly Circus which have been switched junction will be shared by tended period. needy people at a walk-in clinic in Rome, Italy January 16, off prior to being replaced with more modern screens, in six advertisers, including “This is a huge day 2017. Photo: Reuters central London, Britain January 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters Coca-Cola which has had for Piccadilly Lights and its name up in lights there though it will be a strange ROME — McDonald’s re- nies gave food at the end of LONDON — For the first have been switched off for 62 years. feeling to see them go ceived a lukewarm recep- the day to poor people who time since World War for an extended period, The first illuminated dark, we’re incredibly ex- tion when it opened a new don’t have any, instead of Two, the giant illuminat- as work starts to replace advert, for French miner- cited about their future,” branch just steps from St. throwing it away,” Spiga ed billboards that have lit them. al water Perrier, appeared said Vasiliki Arvaniti of Peter’s Square last month, said. up London’s Piccadilly The current six in Piccadilly Circus in Land Securities that owns but on Monday the fast food Some cardinals disap- Circus for over 100 years screens on the walls of 1908. the site.—Reuters giant accepted a challenge to proved of the Vatican’s leas- adopt one of Pope Francis’s ing the building on the cob- cherished principles - feed- ble-stoned Borgo Pio to the ing the hungry. US chain, and one said the The new restaurant, space would be better used Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit whose opening in a Vat- to shelter the needy. ican-owned building on McDonald’s, which family charities in London Dec. 30 upset some purists, did not comment on the in- donated dozens of meals on itiative, pledged 1,000 meals to families and children Monday to a charity which which will be distributed by facing the loss of a fam- distributed them at a walk-in the Medicina Solidale chari- ily member. At the center clinic in Rome. ty over the next six months. in the eastern neighbor- Pope Francis has made The project was born defense of the poor and when Medicina Solidale’s hood of Stratford, the needy a cornerstone of his director wrote to McDon- Duke and Duchess of papacy, setting up shower ald’s after the controversy Cambridge met workers stalls for the homeless near over the site, charity repre- and volunteers as well as the Vatican, offering meals sentative Fotini Iordanoglou families who have turned and even a VIP-style visit to said outside the restaurant to the charity for help. the Sistine Chapel. just steps from St. Peter’s Kate, who is patron On Monday, homeless Square. “McDonald’s re- Britain’s Prince Charles of the Anna Freud Na- and needy people came to sponded, giving us this and his wife Camilla lead tional Centre for Chil- claim their double cheese- chance to help,” Iordano- members of the royal fam- dren and Families, earlier burger, chopped apple and glou said. “We absolutely ily as they arrive to attend visited its Early Years bottle of water. won’t resolve hunger but the Christmas Day church Pierfrancesco Spiga, we are trying to give a small service in Sandringham, Parenting Unit (EYPU), joining in a “’theraplay’ 46, a Rome native who lost meal to people who need it.” Britain, on 25 December, his job as a gardener and Fifty lunches were served 2016. Photo: Reuters session, which promotes the attachment relation- now sleeps in a residence on Monday. A spokesman London — Britain’s child bereavement chari- year anniversary. ship between parents and run by a cooperative, said for the non-profit group said other companies should take they hope to offer 100 once Prince William and his ty on Wednesday, as they William is royal patron children”, Kensington up the initiative. a week, and will look into wife Kate joined in on a helped the service’s Lon- of Child Bereavement UK, Palace said on Twitter. “It would be good if whether the project can be support group session at a don center mark its one- which provides support —Reuters these multi-national compa- made permanent.—Reuters

Myanmar 10:27 Am Coconut Shell Artist Rooster inspires (11:00 Am ~ 03:00 Pm)- Tuesday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) new year resolutions in International (03:00 Pm ~ 07:00 Pm) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) Programme Schedule Prime Time Singapore bird park (18-1-2017 07:00am ~ 19-1-2017 07:00am) MST 07:03 Pm News 07:26 Pm To The Land Of Countless Temples - Bagan Trip Singapore — A rooster The bird park’s two- 07:03 Am News (EP-1) at Singapore’s Jurong Bird year-old rooster was fed ex- 07:26 Am Fantastic Orchid Garden From The Flower 07:53 Pm Talented Musicians Park inspired visiting Chi- tra helpings of mealworms City 08:03 Pm News 08:26 Pm Myanmar Delicate Artistic Handy Creations-The nese tourists to make a few as visitors looked on. 07:37 Am Myanmar Traditional Thached Roofs: IN- resolutions on Wednesday, “This rooster brings me LEAF Making Procedure Of Goldsmith 07:54 Am Traditional Snacks 08:43 Pm Dances of Myanmar “Akha Traditional Dance” ahead of the Lunar New back to nature,” said Chi- 08:03 Am News 08:48 Pm Local Tour Guide: Pho Khant Year holiday. nese tourist Wang Jian. “I 08:26 Am Travelogue “To the coastal region ( Myeik - The holiday, which hope that our lives will also Kawthoung )” (Part-I) ushers in the “Year of the be able to slow down a bit, 08:51 Am Sagaing: Guitars (09:00 Pm ~ 11:00 Pm) -Today Repeat (09:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) Rooster” in the Chinese zo- to return to a more natural 09:03 Am News (11:00 Pm ~ 03:00 Am)- Tuesday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) diac is an important festival pace.” The holiday begins (03:00 Am ~ 07:00 Am) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) 09:26 Am Bollywood Actress “Laila Khan”(Born & in several Asian nations, on 28 January and sees mil- Raised in Myanmar) (Part-I) 10:03 Am News (For Detailed Schedule – www.myanmaritv.com/schedule) where Chinese traditions lions of Chinese return home hold sway. or travel abroad.—Reuters United atAnfieldon11December2016. Liverpool’s JoelMatipinactionduringthematchagainstWestHam o icue i Cmro’ fi- Cameroon’s in included not ing thatperiod. entitled to play for his club dur- international tournament is not called up byhiscountryforan five. of players,inparticular article lations on the status and transfer plicable provisions” of the regu- by “directing the club totheap- that ithadreplied to Liverpool eligibility. cer’s governingbodyoverhis wanted toseekclarity from soc- chester United,sayingthey Premier League match at Man- from theirsquadforSunday’s Cup. country intheAfricanNations after decliningtorepresenthis Joel Matip can play for them whether Cameroon defender make up their own mindsover fectively to been toldbyFIFA ZURICH —Liverpoolhaveef- play, FIFAtellsLiverpool You decideifMatipcan Sailing World Speed Record Council but Vend- the by ratified race. stages of the famed not-stop solo final the into heading Cleac’h, close in on the leader, Armel Le of 22.4knots(41.36km/h) to day, sailing at an average speed day until 0800 GMTonMon- covered the distance from Sun- Globe round-the-worldrace. miles (994.15km)intheVendee covering 536.8nauticalhours, greatest distancesailedsoloin24 son hassetaworldrecordforthe PARIS —Britain’s Alex Thom- record solomark Thomson setsworld British sailor 6 th WaningofPyatho1378ME Liverpool said Matipwas That states that a player FIFA confirmed on Monday Liverpool withdrew Matip The markwillhavetobe The 42-year-old Welshman —Reuters by its disciplinary committee. would needto beinvestigated of the applicable provisions ed thatanypotential violation into thesummons.” sociation of the clubs concerned tions areadvisedtocopythe as- rules state.“Equally, associa- same time,” theruling body’s be informed in writing at the od. “Theplayer’s club shallalso ning oftherelevantreleaseperi- at least 15 daysbefore the begin- must notifytheplayerinwriting of aninternational tournament competition final the for player sociations wishingtocall up a ment was taking place in Gabon. club football while the tourna- play could Matip that confirm Cameroon’s FA hadfailed to selection. not wanttobeconsideredfor and hadpreviouslysaidhedid nal squadfortheNationsCup 2013.—Reuters in set also finish, 78-day record Gabart’s inside finish to set look d’Olonne inFrance,bothsailors go to the finish line at Les Sables mately 1,000nautical miles to tion oftheevent.Withapproxi- in what is setto be the fastest edi- nautical miles after74daysatsea ber, trailsFrance’sCleac’hby73 tical miles offthepaceinDecem- edition. Francois Gabartinthe2012-13 (989.86km) set byFrenchsailor mark of534.48nautical miles quicker thanthepreviousbest ee Globeorganizerssaiditwas P A FIFA spokesperson add - spokesperson FIFA A FIFA rules stipulate that as- The Englishclubaddedthat Thomson, whowas819nau- hoto : R euters

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