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Vol. VII, No. 149, 10th Waning of Wagaung 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 12 September 2020

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Union Election Commission Announcement No (179/2020) 9th Waning of Wagaung, 1382 ME 11 September 2020

Announcement on distribution of healthcare items in canvassing for 2020 Multiparty Democracy General Election under containment measures against COVID-19

1. Hluttaw candidates for parliamentary elections need to follow the directives of National-Level Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health and Sports, the containment measures againt COVID-19 and the Standard Operating Procedures—SOP— in their canvassing for votes during the election campaign period. 2. It is not required for them to declare the election expenses for facemasks, face shields, hand sanitizers and gloves distributed by the Hluttaw candidates or the election agents to the voters during the campaigns with the limited number of participants inside the buildings and in public areas. 3. Except distribution of such items in the above-mentioned campaigns, the Hluttaw candidates and the election agents must declare the actual expenses paid from the fund for distribution of these items in other ways of campaigns.

Hla Thein Chairman Union Election Commission

Myanmar repatriates nationals from abroad on relief flights

YANMAR embas- As they arrived in Yangon, sy in Singapore officials from the Ministry of organized a relief Labour, Immigration and Pop- Mflight in bringing ulation, the Ministry of Health the nationals back home. and Sports, and the Yangon Re- The 17th special flight of gion government helped for their Myanmar National Airlines 21-day quarantine period in line landed at Yangon Internation- with the regulations of immigra- al Airport with 148 citizens who tion and medical checks. were stranded in Singapore due For the repatriation of My- to suspension of international anmar citizens who were strand- flights. ed in foreign countries by relief A relief flight of Myanmar flights and chartered flights in Airways International arranged accordance with the instructions by the Myanmar embassy in the from National-Level Central Manila brought back 10 citizens Committee on Coronavirus Dis- in the Philippines and other 22 ease 2019 (COVID-19), the Minis- Myanmar seamen landed in the try of Foreign Affairs cooperated Philippines after they worked with the relevant ministries and on the MV Alonissos of the Sea Myanmar embassies from re- Traders S.A shipping company spective countries.—MNA in Greece. The flight arrive in Myanmar citizens returning on relief flights pass through immigration at Yangon International Airport. Yangon in the afternoon. (Translated by Aung Khin) PHOTO : MNA 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Advice to people in Yangon Region 1. About 6,000 people have been quarantined in Yangon. Within two days, quarantine spaces were arranged for 1,000 people who came back from Rakhine State. Now, the number of people who had contacts with COVID-19 patients has increased, so seven new quarantine centres have been established for 1,000 more people. The civil society organizations and volunteers are invited to help the persons at the quarantine centres. 2. People in Yangon need to send the persons who had contacts with confirmed cases in the contact tracing to the quarantine centres without making them worried. 3. People should adhere to the required rules and regulations in the quarantine centres. When sending food to people in quarantine centres, alcohol and cigarettes should not be included in the delivery. 4. People in Yangon have lots of difficulties, challenges and burdens. Therefore, they need to strictly follow the rules by staying at home in two to three weeks during this period. In going outside for necessary reasons, they must wear masks. As Yangon City has a large number of population, people are also advised to abide by the rules of Ministry of Health and Sports amidst the increasing number of confirmed cases.

Myanmar, ROK hold 1st Joint General (Trade) Working Committee Meeting

THE Republic of the Union of help the businesses smoothly get Myanmar and the Republic of into market. Korea (ROK) organized 1st Joint Orders issued by the Minis- General (Trade) Working Group try of Commerce were distributed Committee Meeting online via to foreign investors who will do Zoom yesterday. businesses in Myanmar so that U Min Min, Director-Gen- they can get trade opportunities. eral of Trade Department of Despite the first such meet- Myanmar’s Ministry of Com- ing between the two countries, merce, and Mr Chun Yoon-jong, it is successful and beneficial for Director-General of Trade and both nations discussing smoothly Economic Cooperation Bureau growing of bilateral trade and of ROK’s Ministry of Trade, In- cooperation. dustry and Energy (MOTIE), The meeting was attended co-chaired the meeting. by Director-General of Myanmar During the meeting, they Trade Promotion Organization said they would closely cooperate (MYANTRADE), Deputy Direc- in establishing a common trade Representatives of Myanmar participate in 1st Joint General (Trade) Working Group Committee Meeting tors-General of Trade Depart- goal this year, and in promoting via videoconference from the Ministry of Commerce in Nay Pyi Taw on 11 September. PHOTO : MNA ment and Consumer Affairs De- agricultural trade. partment, departmental officials Myanmar representatives They detailed about close Director-General U Min Min trade between Myanmar and concerned from Nay Pyi Taw and discussed assistances from cooperation on establishment of highlighted MYANTRADE train- ROK and to send Myanmar prod- Yangon, representatives of Union ROK and ongoing cooperation Myanmar-Korea Apparel Testing ing and establishment of Korea ucts into international market. of Myanmar Federation of Cham- in promoting bilateral trade and Research Institute (MKATRI) Desk. The meeting said the two nations bers of Commerce and Industry investments on producing val- and successful implementation of He also expressed thanks would cooperate in launching Ko- (UMFCCI) and Myanmar Gar- ue-added rubbers and foods and Technology Advice and Solutions to ROK Government for provid- rea Desk which is a main road for ment Manufacturers Association garment sector and, and ROK from Korea (TASK). ROK rep- ing assistance for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation (MGMA), and representatives of representatives replied that they resentatives affirmed providing the capacity of Myanmar Trade to solve the economic difficulties ROK’s Ministry of Trade, Indus- would consider for providing as- assistance for development of Promotion Organization (MYAN- of the two nations’ businesses try and Energy (MOTIE).—MNA sistance in future. rubber industry. TRADE) to promote bilateral operating in both sides and to (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun)

Campaign speeches of Party for Democracy and Peace and Shan Nationalities Democratic Party featured on page 10,11 Elections are the CAMPAIGN speeches of Party for Democracy and Peace and Shan Nationalities Democratic Party foundation of democracy. are featured on page 10 and 11 of this newspaper.—MNA

272 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 11 September, total figure rises to 2,422

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 2,422 after 272 new cases were reported on 11 September according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 2,422 confirmed cases, 14 died, 625 have been discharged from hospitals and 186 were held under investigation.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 11 September 2020 New Persons under Investigation from the past 24 hours to 12 noon of 11 September 2020 Total Cases 2,422 New Cases 272

New PUIs 186 Total Death Tally 14 Discharged from Hospital 625 Ministry of Health and Sports 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

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

n Heads of trainings, schools, hospitals and jails are to contact the sub-election commissions to get documents of Form 15. n They must return these documents to sub-commission of respective townships by 26 August 2020 after the documents are filled by the voters. n Sub-election commission of respective townships must send ballot papers and envelopes for advance voting to the train- ings, schools, hospitals and jails by 7 October 2020. n Advance voting must be organized at trainings, schools, hospitals and jails on their appropriate day from 8 October 2020 to 21 October 2020. n The envelopes containing ballot papers must be sent back to sub-election commission of respective townships by 4 pm on 8 57 November 2020.

Union Minister U Kyaw Tin participates in 1st Mekong-US Partnership Ministerial Meeting via Videoconferencing

U Kyaw Tin, Union Minister for (DREE) of LMI in the new International Cooperation, par- mechanism. He also thanked ticipated in the 1st Mekong-US the United States and Japan for Partnership Ministerial Meet- their joint efforts to contribute ing held via Videoconferencing through “Japan-US-Mekong at 5:30 pm yesterday from the Power Partnership (JUMPP)” Ministry of Foreign Affairs, programme for energy security Nay Pyi Taw. and to address the barriers of The meeting was co-chaired the regional energy integration by Mr Pham Binh Minh, Deputy of the Mekong region. He also Prime Minister and Minister of expressed his appreciation to Foreign Affairs of the Socialist the US for the announcement to Republic of Viet Nam and Mr contribute 153.6 million USD to Stephen Biegun, Deputy Sec- the programmes and activities retary of State of the United under this partnership. States. The Foreign Ministers The meeting adopted the of the Mekong member coun- “Joint Ministerial Statement of tries; Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Mekong-US Partnership” and and ASEAN Secretary-General “Mekong-US Partnership Foun- Union Minister U Kyaw Tin joins 1st Mekong-US Partnership Ministerial Meeting via videoconference from the also participated in the meeting. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 11 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA dational Document”. At the meeting, the Minis- The new Mekong-US Part- ters welcomed the historic mo- mechanism. The Union Minister wel- ing) and Young Scientist Pro- nership is upgraded by building ment of 1st Ministerial Meeting In the statement, Union comed the “Mekong-US Part- gramme of the “Lower Mekong upon the 11-year experiences of of “Mekong-US Partnership” as Minister U Kyaw Tin shared nership” as a demonstration of Initiative (LMI)” which deliv- Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) the opening of a new chapter the experiences of Myanmar’s closer friendship and deepen ered benefits and opportunities with improvements in response of cooperation among Mekong endeavours in the fight against collaboration between the Me- to the young generation of Me- to emerging needs and chal- Countries and the United States. COVID-19 by striking the bal- kong Countries and the United kong countries, and also sug- lenges of the Mekong Region. The meeting discussed on how ance between protection of States based on the principles gested the expansion of cooper- Under the new partnership the Mekong-US Partnership public health and mitigating of consensus, equality, transpar- ation area in vocational training mechanism, the future course can contribute to the regional the socio-economic impacts ency and complementarity for under the new mechanism. of action will give priority on the sustainable development and on the people and by adopting promoting peace, prosperity and The Union Minister wel- areas of Economic Connectivity, prosperity in the new global the COVID-19 Economic Relief sustainable development of the comed the United States’ pledge Sustainable Water and Natural and regional context. Deputy Plan (CERP). He also expressed Mekong Region. of 54 million USD support to Resources Management, En- Secretary of State pledged to his appreciation to the United The Union Minister rec- the Mekong countries to com- vironmental Conservation and contribute 153.6 million USD States for providing 18.5 million ommended the continuation of bat transnational crimes, and Protection, Non-Traditional to the programmes and activi- USD assistance to Myanmar to COMET (Connecting Mekong continuation of Disaster Re- Security, and Human Resource ties under the new partnership combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Education and Train- lief Exercise and Engagement Development.—MNA

Road Transport Administration Department suspends services

WITH permission from the Ministry of Transport and COVID-19 starting from 14-9-2020 (Monday). Services vehicle and driving licences and other technical aspects Communications, the Road Transport Administration will resume once the situation stabilizes and will be will be reviewed and eased in line with existing laws and Department will suspend services from all its offices announced in advance. During the service suspension regulations in order to prevent unnecessary losses to the in order to prevent and protect against the spread of period, overdue fees of registered vehicles and extended public.—Road Transport Administration Department 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Advice to people in Nay Pyi Taw

1. People should not illegally come to Nay Pyi Taw. If a person comes back from other places to Nay Pyi Taw, he/she needs to inform and receive medical examination. The charge for COVID-19 tests has been considerably reduced. 2. It has been learnt that some people get out of the cars on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway and some old roads, and then they entered into Nay Pyi Taw via motorcycle roads and inter-village roads. So, authorities are cooperating with the Myanmar Police Force to take strict measures to control these illegal entries. 3. The ward/village administrators have been instructed to report, manage and send individuals who entered or came back to the ward/village to the quarantine centres. 4. To make the flow of goods smooth, truck drivers will be given the slip at the entrance gate. From the entrance gate, the drivers must drive their trucks directly to the exit gate, where the slip must be returned. The truck drivers are not allowed to go to other places between the entrance gate and the exit gate. 5. Face mask rule has been imposed in Nay Pyi Taw townships and COVID-19 awareness has been raised via loudspeakers. A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been in force, and surprise checks have been carried out on restaurants.

17th National Tripartite Dialogue Forum held via videoconferencing

THE Ministry of Labour, Immi- the measures to be taken to re- gration and Population, in col- duce the risks to workers and laboration with the Internation- employers due to the spread of al Labour Organization (ILO), COVID-19 in factories and indus- organized the 17th National Tri- tries, law amendment of labour partite Dialogue Forum (NTDF) affairs for future, labour rights through video conferencing and matters related to the em- which was taken part by the ployers including cooperation representatives of government, works with international organ- employers and employees yes- izations. terday afternoon. The ministry will keep moni- Union Minister U Thein Swe toring on undergoing quarantine Union Minister U Thein Swe (L) participates in 17th National Tripartite Dialogue Forum (NTDF) via and Deputy Minister U Myint and medical treatment of em- videoconference on 11 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA Kyaing, ILO Liaison officer Mr ployees and also study the orders Donglin Li and representatives COVID-19 Economic Recovery Region government, with the eased some restrictions to cre- of employers, investment and from ILO Yangon office, repre- Plan (CERP) to overcome the close supervision of its Ministry ate better environment for do- the future prospects regarding sentatives of employees and COVID-19 crisis and the tripar- of Immigration and the Human mestic and foreign investors to the changes in the neighbouring employers participated in the tite representatives agreed to Resources, led control measures make investment. and the world countries. forum. cooperate in the New Normal of COVID-19 in collaboration He also met the repre- It emphasizes to the atti- The forum aimed to work practice that would result from with officials from General Ad- sentatives of Trade Unions at tudes and problems of employers together to find ways to prevent COVID-19. ministration Department, Fac- Hlinethaya Industrial Zone on and employees and urges them the spread of COVID-19 disease The ministry is implement- tory and General Labour Laws 30 August and said the Minis- to work together to overcome in factories and to ensure the ing the four pillars of social work Inspection Department and try makes concerted efforts for this situation as quickly as pos- safety of workers. for the resolution—to revive the the Health Department as the maintaining job opportunities at sible with their self-discipline. The Union Minister said economic and employment sec- spread of this disease occurred factories, industries, shops and Then, ILO Liaison Officer that although the discussions tor based on the international in Rakhine State in mid-August. other workplaces, occupational Mr Donglin Li, the representa- were focused on a labour-inten- labour standards in regard with The Union Minster said that safety, development of workers’ tives of the employers and em- sive region of Yangon, it would the ILO’s COVID-19 crisis re- he met with the business people skills, pleasant workplaces and ployees respectively delivered apply to factories, workplaces sponse, to provide support to the of garment sector at UMFCCI of- to improve the foreign invest- greeting speech and discussed and industrial zones across the businesses and employments fice on 29 August and discussed ment and discussed to find solu- COVID-19 control measures country and it would be imple- for their incomes and to protect to cooperate in conducting the tions for the economic impacts among the employees and future mented based on the findings workers in the workplace. disease control measures as the of COVID-19 at the factories functions for employers, employ- of the discussion. The Ministry of Health and infection rate is high again. He and industries and to follow the ees and the government.—MNA The Union Minister con- Sports released a letter on 12 called on all to work together for health guidelines of the Ministry (Translated by Ei Phyu tinued that 16th NTDF held August to prohibit gathering of the development of the garment of Health and Sports without fail. Phyu Aung and Khine Thazin on 23 June implemented the more than 30 people; the Yangon industry while the government The meeting also discussed Han)

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Singing in the karaoke lounge would cause transmission

We have imposed strict restrictions for stay-at-home programmes in some townships of Yangon. I need to mention Thingangyun Township because there are many confirmed cases there. It was learnt that the virus spread among the visitors to KTV lounges. It has been concluded that public gatherings are one of the root causes of this. At the KTV lounge, the visitors will not stay 6-ft apart. Singing in the karaoke lounge would cause transmission of the virus more easily. The visitors used the microphones one after another. Infection occurred in this way.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Report to People regarding need for strict compliance with regulations, instructions, directives issued for containment of COVID-19, on 11 September 2020)

MoSWRR provides CERP cash assistance to PWDs, shelters in 9 regions/states

THE Ministry of Social Welfare, and pregnant woman outside Relief and Resettlement held a the MCCT plan have received virtual meeting to provide cash 30,000 kyat. assistance to the persons with The Deputy Minister also disability and the shelters in 9 re- said that the civil service per- gions/states yesterday morning. sonnel need to work in providing Deputy Minister U Soe Aung cash assistance as it is aimed made a discussion at the meet- to support financial flow of the ing. country. Cash assistance is being Ministers from the region/ given under the COVID-19 Eco- state governments, staff officers nomic Relief Plan to the PWDs, of region/state Social Welfare internally displaced persons, Department, members of PWD the elderly persons of the age rights committee and responsi- between 80 and 85, the pregnant ble persons of the shelters. woman who are not included in The ministry has presented the Maternal and Child Cash 17.505 million kyats to 21 shel- Transfer. ters in Sagaing region and 17.250 Under the CERP, a total of million kyats to the 12 shelters 1,809.870 million kyats for the in Taninthayi region on 10 Sep- 60,329 PWDs, and 270.840 million tember.—MNA kyats for 228 shelters. Deputy Minister U Soe Aung participates in the virtual meeting to provide cash assistance to the persons with Each of senior citizens (Translated by Aung Khin) disability and the shelters in 9 regions/states on 11 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA Rails for Yangon- Mandalay track arrive in Myanmar

RAILS for upgrading Yan- (CP-103). gon-Mandalay railway track Assistant Manager (Logis- were unloaded at the Sule Jetty tic) U Kyaw Kyaw Oo from My- in Yangon yesterday morning. anma Railways said, “The rails The 2,995.270 tonnes of 82-ft will be sent to Ottwin Township long rails were imported by a by six coaches of trains.” cargo shipment from the Tokyu Upgrade of Yangon-Man- Construction of Japan. dalay railway will need a large The rails have been import- value of investment, and that ed by the 7 cargo vessels up to it is being implemented in tow now and the remaining rails will phases. The first phase covers be carried by the two vessels. 166 mile long from Yangon to The rails were conveyed Taungoo, and the second phase to the Ywar Thar Gyi dry port is 219.5 miles from Taungoo to before sending to Ottwin Town- Mandalay.—Pwint Thitsar Workers load rails onto a freight train from a cargo vessel at the Sule Jetty in Yangon on 11 September ship which is close to the road 2020. PHOTO: PWINT THITSAR section of Nyaunglebin-Taungoo (Translated by Aung Khin) 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.gnlm.com.mm Over 900 curfew breakers nabbed nationwide within week www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com massage parlours in Magway CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya Region; 7 are owners, massage [email protected] parlour girls and sex workers of an illegal massage parlour DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR and a whorehouse in Manda- Aye Min Soe [email protected] lay Region; and 12 are owners, managers, staff and massage SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT parlour girls of 2 KTV/Bars and Kyaw Myaing 2 illegal massage parlours in Mon State. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin Fifteen are owners, manag- ers, staff and massage parlour LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS girls of 2 KTV/Bars and 6 illegal EDITORS massage parlours in Yangon Ye Htut Tin [email protected] Region; 58 are owners, man- Aung Htein agers, staff, massage parlour Tun Tun Naing girls and sex workers of a KTV, [email protected] an illegal massage parlor and 2 Police check motorcycles in Mandalay in September after a curfew was imposed amid COVID-19. whorehouses in Shan State; and SENIOR TRANSLATOR PHOTO: MNA Zaw Htet Oo 12 are owner, manager and staff A total of 969 people -- 919 males tember for violating COVID-19 Twenty-three are owners, of a KTV in Ayeyawady Region. TRANSLATORS and 50 females -- were charged rules. managers, staff and sex work- Police has been conduct- Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, under Penal Code Section 188 Among them, 3 are female ers of 2 KTV/Bars and 2 whore- ing law enforcement activities Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun for violating curfew across sex workers from a whorehouse houses in Sagaing Region; 7 to take actions against illegal REPORTER the country during this week, in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area; are female sex workers from a opening of KTV lounges, bars Nyein Nyein Ei, according to Myanmar Police 6 are owners, managers, staff whorehouse in Taninthayi Re- and illegal massage parlours [email protected] Force. and massage parlour girls of gion; and 17 are owners, manag- without abiding by COVID-19 Police also arrested a total a KTV and a massage parlour ers, staff and massage parlour rules and to catch curfew break- PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar of 193 people from 11 KTV/Bars, in Kachin State; 7 are owners, girls of a KTV and 2 illegal mas- ers. Therefore, they urged the Kyaw Zeya 16 illegal massage parlors and managers, staff and massage sage parlours in Bago Region. public to cooperate with them 7 whorehouses in Nay Pyi Taw parlour girls of a KTV and an Twenty-six are owners, man- in the law enforcement pro- COMPUTER TEAM Council Area and in regions and illegal massage parlour in Kayin agers, staff and massage par- cess.—MNA (Translated by Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, states between 4 and 10 Sep- State. lour girls of a KTV and 2 illegal Khine Thazin Han) Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu

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CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION border bridge on 11 Sept San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 A total of 224 Myanmar nationals turnees with medical tests and ADVERTISING & MARKETING returned home from Thailand other supplies. ( +95) (01) 8604530, through No.2 border bridge in The number of migrant Hotline - 09 974424848 Myawady Town, Kayin State, on workers who returned home [email protected] [email protected] 11 September. from abroad through this border Kayin State Hluttaw MP has been 76,425 until now. Printed and published at the Global New U Thant Zin Aung, Myawady The latest group of return- Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at District Administrative Officer ees included 138 males and 86 fe- No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan U Tay Zar Aung, his deputy of- males from different regions and Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. ficer U Aung Nyein Chan, Police states.—Htein Lin Aung (IPRD) A Myanmar national returned from Thailand (L) has temperature 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Lieutenant Colonel Pyae Sone (Translated by Khine Thaz- chekced at Myawady border on 11 September 2020. PHOTO: HTEIN [email protected] and local officials helped the re- in Han) LIN AUNG (IPRD) www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm 30 Myanmar nationals enter Chinshwehaw border town in returning home

Local authorities in Chinshwehaw border town of northern Shan State received 30 Myanmar returnees from China on 10 Sep- tember. Write for us Among 16 males and 14 females, 1 person was from Yangon Region, 1 from We appreciate your feedback and southern Shan State and 28 from northern contributions. If you have any Shan State. comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please They will go back to respective areas email [email protected] through Lashio with the arrangement from with your name and title. Chinshwehaw COVID-19 committee. A total Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to of 15,072 persons have returned Myanmar the Editor” that do not exceed 500 from China through Chinshwehaw border words. Should you submit a text crossing from 30 April to date.—Zin Zin longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. An official (R) checks the body temperature of retunees at Chinshwehaw border checkpoint (IPRD) Chinshwehaw in Shan State on 10 September 2020. PHOTO: ZIN ZIN (IPRD) CHINSHWEHAW (Translated by Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Myanmar earns $751 mln from 2.46 Transport, communications tonnes of rice export in 11 months sector tops FDI line-up in incumbent government period

UNDER the Myanmar Invest- services sector from 101 busi- ment Law, transport and commu- nesses. nications sector tops the foreign The Myanmar Investment investment line-up during four Commission (MIC) and the re- years of incumbent government spective investment committees period, bringing in the capital of granted permits and endorse- US$6.135 billion, according to the ments to 1004 foreign enterprises Directorate of Investment and as of July-end in the 2019-2020FY, Company Administration (DICA). with estimated capitals of US$24.6 The quantum of investment billion. in transport and communications Of them, Special Econom- sector is higher than in any other ic Zones raked in investments sectors, attracting 29 enterpris- worth $1.348 billion from 58 en- es. Between 2016-2017 Financial terprises under the Special Eco- Year and 2019-2020FY (as of July), nomic Zone Law in the past four the manufacturing sector has ab- years, while FDI of $23.26 billion sorbed FDI of $5.87 million from flowed into the country under the 687 projects in the current FY. Myanmar Investment Law, the Real estate sector has attracted DICA’s data showed. $3.39 billion from 27 projects. The Of 36 foreign countries in- power sector has drawn 19 for- vesting in Myanmar in the past Rice bags are loaded onto lorries at a port in Yangon in 2017. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR eign investment projects worth four years, Singapore put the $3.17 billion. Twenty-four projects most massive investments un- MYANMAR has exported over come of $113 million while Myan- From October of 2019 to 28 worth $715.7 million has been ap- der Myanmar Investment Law, 2.46 tonnes of rice and broken mar shipped 2.07 million tonnes August of 2020, China consumes proved in the hotel and tourism followed by China and Hong Kong rice from 1 October to 28 August of rice and broken rice this FY, 29 per cent of total export, fol- sector, while investments of $363 (SAR). MIC is prioritizing the in the financial year 2019-2020, earning $ 751 million. lowed by Africa market with million have flowed into the oil labour-intensive businesses. In earning over US$ 751 million, ac- MRF expected to ship 2.4 28 per cent, European Union and gas sector from the existing the incumbent government peri- cording to the figures released by million tonnes of rice and broken market with 20 per cent, Asian enterprises. The livestock and od, domestic and foreign projects the Myanmar Rice Federation. rice in the current FY, and the countries with 19 per cent, and fisheries sector has pulled in the employ over 500,000 residents, The country exported over country meets the export target other countries with 4 per cent investment of $452.68 million from according to the DICA. 1.55 million tonnes of rice and by the end of this financial year. consumption of total export. 36 foreign enterprises. Those enterprises have 915,309 tonnes of broken rice, The country has shipped This financial year’s rice and The agricultural sector has created over 19,000 jobs in the earning over $ 751 million in toto, rice to 66 foreign markets and broken rice export surpassed also raked in $181.98 million from 2016-2017FY, 110,000 jobs in the this FY. broken rice to 60 countries’ the last FY’s figures by 301,996 18 foreign projects, while industri- 2017-2018FY, over 53,000 jobs in Myanmar exports the rice needs. China is the primary buy- tonnes when Myanmar exported al estate sector received $390.459 the 2018 mini-budget period, over and broken rice via sea route and er of Myanmar rice, followed by 2.16 million tonnes of rice and million from five enterprises. The 180,000 jobs in the 2018-2019FY border trade routes. During the Malaysia and Madagascar. My- broken rice in the correspond- mining sector has received over and over 182,000 (Oct-July) in period, it sent 389,354 tonnes of anmar has also exported broken ing period of last fiscal year. $11 million from existing enter- the 2019-2020FY respectively. rice and broken rice via border rice mostly to Belgium, followed — Zin Yaw Aye prises. Over $2.569 billion in FDI — Ko Htet trade routes, generating an in- by China and Senegal. (Translated by Hay Mar) has been pumped into the other (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Domestic gold price unlikely to fall below K1.3 mln

By Nyein Nyein below K1.3 million is that there is ary, K1,100,000 between 22 June illegal buying from foreign coun- and 5 August, K1,200,000 between WITH the gold price in the do- tries because there is a gap of 7 August and 4 September. Final- mestic market having hit above K150,000 per tical between the ly, it reached an all-time high of K1.3 million, the gold price will global gold price and that of the K1,300,000 on 5 September. not drop below K1.3 million, domestic gold, he added. In April, the coronavirus said Chairman U Myo Myint of “The gap between the glob- risks caused the shutdown of Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs al gold price and Yangon gold the gold market, and the mar- Association. price is K150,000 per tical. That’s ket reopened on 18 May with a “The price of domestic gold why the people from India came minimum rate of K1,214,100 (27 won’t drop. Last year, our gold to buy Myanmar gold from us May) and a maximum rate of price was stable at K1.2 million previously. Now, Myanmar gold K1,236,000 (18 May). the whole year. The domestic is demanded from Thailand as The price was moving in the gold price of K1.3 million will be well. The price of domestic gold range of K1,209,600 on 6 June and the floor price this year,” he said. won’t be under K1.3 million. Al- A salewoman waits for customers at a gold shop in Yangon in K1,219,500 on 1 June. The local On 11 September, the global though Myanmar citizens will 2017. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR gold price reached the lowest gold market saw the gold being not buy the gold, the domestic gold price also hit the new record August, the exchange rate stood rate of K1,216,500 (1 July) and sold for US$1,939 per ounce and gold is still having demand from at K1,332,500 per tical on 7 Au- at K1343 per dollar. the highest level of K1,296,500 the price of pure gold crossed the neighbouring countries ille- gust, according to the domestic With slightly rising of the do- (27 July) and the lowest level of K1,314,000 per tical (0.578 ounces, gally because the price is lower gold market. mestic gold price together with K1,286,500 (13 August) and the or 0.016 kilograms) in the domes- than the global gold price,” stated Although the domestic gold the global gold price starting maximum price of K1,332,500 (7 tic market. MGEA Chair. price is above K1.3 million, the from 2019, the local gold price August) according to the gold The proper reason why the With the rising of the global Dollar versus Kyat exchange rate reached K1,000,000 per tical be- traders. domestic gold price will not drop gold price this year, the domestic is below K1400 per dollar. On 11 tween 17 January and 21 Febru- (Translated by Hay Mar) 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 COVID-19 Hailing the World First Aid Day in 2020 and brilliant violations are not activities of Myanmar Red Cross Society to be tolerated By:Tommy Pauk

encountered multiple disasters. HE authorities continue to crack down on high-infec- The youths who are willing to tion-risk businesses such as KTVs, bars and night- serve as volunteers for MRCS clubs which violate the orders to close amidst the activities have to take the First T COVID-19 pandemic due to a significant rise in coro- Aid course training so that they navirus cases since mid-August after a surge of locally-trans- will be able to treat the victims mitted infections, which struck Rakhine State in mid-August. well. They also have to be fit both, The authorities have banned high-infection-risk businesses physically and mentally. categories, including nightclubs and karaoke bars and res- The youth members belong taurants to slow the spread of the coronavirus which reached to MRCS not only participate in over 2,400 cases yesterday. We understand that the closure has saving victims or medevac, but caused financial difficulty for businesses and those relying on Sai Aung Hlaing Myint, the Brigade Daw Khin Ohn Mya, a member in the public sanitation activi- them. But, these measures are necessary to save lives. member of Myanmar Red Cross of Myanmar Red Cross Daw Ahnm Yaw Nam (Higher Grade Daw Thein Yee (midwife) U Sa Naing Naing Htun (Higher ties, mass rally of ceremonies, Nurse) Grade Male Nurse ) The strict measures have been put in place to slow the Society, won the Henry Dunant Society(Matron; Senior Nursing religious ceremonies and tra- Medal in 1977. Officer ). spread of the coronavirus which reached over 2,400 yesterday. ditional festivals. They serve as Unfortunately, some open the auxiliary force to help the the high-risk businesses NCE we hear “World The History of Myanmar Cross movement ) hospitals in Shan state, Myan- situations. At the Eighth Interna- public in holding such occasions defying the law. The cases First Aid Day”, we re- Red Cross Society(formerly Sai Aung Hlaing Myint is mar. tional Conference of Red Cross and social welfare in our country. Myanmar Daily Weather Report Lives are at show a significantly upward alize that this day is known as Burma Red Cross the only one in Myanmar who Daw Thein Yee won the Flor- Societies in London in 1907, the In case of emergency, MRCS (Issued at 4:00 pm Friday 11th September, 2020) trend, rising from around Omarked for honouring Society) won the Henry Dunant Medal ence Nightingale medal awarded assembled delegates decided to youth volunteers known as bri- stake. Action will two digits in mid-August to Red Cross Societies and their As the leading and oldest (The highest medal award of Red by ICRC (International Commit- create a commemorative Inter- gade members always carry out BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is weak to moderate over the over 200 a day now. humanitarian services around humanitarian organization in Cross Movement) awarded byI- tee of the Red Cross) in 2001. She national Nightingale Medal to be the rescue operations to save Andaman Sea and South Bay and weak elsewhere over the be taken without A cluster of over 70 cas- the world. The phrase “First Aid” Myanmar, the Myanmar Red CRC (International Committee of had served for District Hospitals awarded to those distinguished lives of the victims of natural Bay of Bengal. es linked with Thingangyun represents the basic medical Cross Society (MRCS) is com- the Red Cross). He had worked in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. in the nursing field. disasters, cooperating with My- hesitation Township’s music zone in treatment given to the injured mitted to improving the health for Myitkyina RedCross Society U Sa Naing Naing Htun won Subsequently, the Florence anmar Fire Brigade and Army FORECAST VALID UNTIL MORNING OF THE 12th Sep- September is a wake-up call persons by the Red Cross vol- and well-being of vulnerable in Kachin State, Myanmar. the Florence Nightingale medal Nightingale Medal was instituted soldiers. Besides, when the coun- tember, 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be widespread in under the for all of us to strictly abide unteers indeed. people. It began its operations The Henry Dunant Medal awarded by ICRC (International in 1912 by the International Com- try faces pandemic-outbreak and Upper Sagaing, Yangon and Taninthayi Regions, Kachin and by the rules and guidelines. The International Federa- in 1920 as a branch of the Indian is the highest award of the Red Committee of the Red Cross) in mittee of the Red Cross. famine, the brigade members Northern Shan States, fairly widespread in Bago and Ayeyar- Natural Disaster The authorities are still tion of Red Cross and Red Cres- Red Cross Society. After Burma Cross Movement. It is named 2010. It is the highest international work together with medical wady Regions, Shan (South and East), Chin, Rakhine, Kayah trying to trace some of the cent Societies (IFRC) introduced formally separated from Indian after Henry Dunant, the founder U Sa Naing Naing Htun had distinction a nurse can achieve workers and other relief teams and Kayin States and scattered in the remaining Regions and Management people who visited the en- World First Aid Day in 2000.Every in 1937, the Society obtained of- of the Red Cross Movement. The been assigned as male nurse to and is awarded to nurses or nurs- or NGOs for saving the victims States with likelihood of isolated heavy falls in Upper Sagaing tertainment zone. year, World First Aid day is cel- ficial, national status in 1939and medal is presented every two work for District Hospitals of Ay- ing aides for "exceptional cour- of pandemic and famine. Region and Kachin State. Degree of certainty is (100%). Law against Those violating COV- ebrated with events and cere- was admitted to the Internation- years by the Standing Commis- eyarwaddy Region in Myanmar. age and devotion to the wound- ID-19 rules and restrictions monies on the second Saturday al Federation of Red Cross and sion of the Red Cross and Red We, Myanmar are proud of ed, sick or disabled or to civilian Myanmr Red Cross Society STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in Myan- those who are amidst the COVID-19 crisis of September around the world Red Crescent Societies in 1946. Crescent. This body represents one Henry Dunant medal winner victims of a conflict or disaster" Brigade operating with en- mar waters. Wave height will be about (4-8) feet off and along blatantly placing are not to be tolerated. in order to raise awareness of Following this, Burma Red the International Committee of and four winners of Nightingale or "exemplary services or a cre- ergetic Youths Myanmar Coasts. These orders and meas- how First Aid can save lives in Cross Act was enacted in 1959 the Red Cross, the Internation- Medal. The international com- ative and pioneering spirit in the In conclusion, the World first the lives of ures are in effect to help everyday and in crisis situations. (additional amendments in 1964, al Federation of Red Cross and munities lauded them for their areas of public health or nursing Aid day (on the second Saturday of OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Weak Mon- slow the spread of COV- World First Aid day enlightens 1971, and 1988), which conferred Red Crescent Societies and the boldness, heroic deeds, kindness education". September each year) should be soon. others at risk. ID-19 in our community. and reminds the global people for responsibility to the National various National Red Cross and and selflessness in saving the regarded as honoring of all those We understand that this is cultivating humanitarian spirit to Society in implementing human- Red Crescent Societies. lives of the victims encountered The Participation of My- involved in Red Cross Movement FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING a difficult time for everyone help those who are in calamity. itarian activities and alleviating In Myanmar, four people the catastrophe. The fame and anmar Youths in Red Cross worldwide. On the other hand, AREA FOR 12th September, 2020: Isolated rain or thunder- including businesses in our Furthermore, we all need to human suffering. have been awarded Florence glory of these persons have Movement as brigade mem- Myanmar has long beentaken showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). community; however these orders cannot be taken lightly. cooperate with the members of Additionally, under this Nightingale medals so far. brightened our country’s image bers part in Red Cross Movement High-risk businesses and people are urged to abide by rules Red Cross society in eliminating Act, the St. John Ambulance 1. Daw Khin Ohn Mya (Matron; and we take pride in their heroic We, in Myanmar value the actively and enthusiastically. FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA and COVID-19 rules. human sufferings or in saving Brigade Overseas was taken Senior Nursing Officer ) in deeds for saving human lives. philanthropic service and activ- The motto of MRCS says: “Red FOR 12th September, 2020: One or two rain or thundershow- Residents are urged to report violators to authorities. This lives whenever the crisis or ca- over by the Society as the Bur- 1963 The Nightingale Medal is ities of MRCS which contributes Cross Society must be acces- ers. Degree of certainty is (100%). means we are saving our people. tastrophe occurs around us. The ma Ambulance Brigade. Then 2. Daw Ahnm Yaw Nam (Higher awarded to those distinguished to the public. Most of the young sible to all villages and towns We need everyone to be doing everything they can to stop Red Cross members are nor- this Brigade became as an only Grade Nurse) in 1993 in the nursing field for their and people from all walks of life join nationwide”. (“မြို့ရွာအရောက် FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING this virus from spreading. mally trained -volunteers who organization under the Burma 3. Daw Thein Yee (Midwife) in bold, sacrificing tasks in saving the MRCS, contributing their ကြက်ခြေနီခရီးပေါက်ရမည်”) AREA FOR 12th September, 2020: Isolated rain or thunder- Now, the government is mobilizing teams of law-enforce- contribute the humanitarian Red Cross. In 1989, the Burma 2001 victims’ lives during disastrous voluntary service to the victims We are obliged to honour all showers. Degree of certainty is (80%). ment and health officials to ensure that high-risk businesses activities to the victims of dis- Red Cross Society was renamed 4. U Sa Naing Naing Tun in 2010 National Red Cross Societies, follow the social distancing rules and COVID-19 guidelines. asters or help in saving human Myanmar Red Cross Society the International Committee of WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thunder- Violators would face action under the Natural Disaster Man- lives with first aid treatment and in accordance with legislative The Florence Nightingale The Red Cross, the International showers will be scattered in Naypyitaw and Mandalay Region agement Law. basic medical attention. They change of the name from Burma medal Federation of Red Cross and Red and widespread in Yangon Region. Lives are at stake. Action will be taken without hesitation conduct their rescue operations to Myanmar Daw Khin Ohn Myawon Crescent Societies (IFRC)and under the Natural Disaster Management Law against those on voluntary basis. The first aid The MRCS new Law was en- the Florence Nightingale medal various Red Crescent Societies who are blatantly placing the lives of others at risk. course is given to the persons acted in August 2015 and it has awarded by ICRC (International for theirconcerted efforts to help who wish to join the national Red been introduced to Red Cross Committee of the Red Cross) in and save human lives from the Cross societies. The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement part- 1963. She had served for Military multiple crises on earth. societies are the ones which ners, UN organizations, and IN- hospitals in Myanmar. carry out emergency response GOs, LNGOs, CBOs and media Daw Ahnm Yaw Nam won Credit: တကသိုလ် ဇော်ထူးဦး to the horrendous natural dis- groups in October. the Florence Nightingale medal Reference: Wikipedia asters, collaborating with other awarded by ICRC (International MRCS (Myanmar Red Cross rescue forces or rescue teams Henry Dunant Medal ( The Committee of the Red Cross) in The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is committed to improving the Society) Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 Call whenever the disasters occur. highest medal award of Red 1993. She had served for People’s health and well-being of vulnerable people. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Party for Democracy and Peace presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Party for Democracy and Peace Chairman U Myo Nyunt presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 11 September.

four virtues regardless of ethnicity or social background. that came into existence That is why our party firmly grasps democratism based as a historical necessity on the four virtues. Our party’s policy is ‘not to seek during a certain point in vengeance but to wipe the slate clean’, in other words our history and not as ‘not to revenge but to forgive’. On this policy-based we will something that is demo- proceed our democracy and peace rehabilitation process. cratic and comprehensive. We view the elections held Esteemed voters in 2010 and 2015 that were Allow me to go into detail on our policy. It is simply based on this Constitution about the Defence Services and all political entities, in- simply as milestones on cluding those who are armed and unarmed, within and our road to democracy and outside legal boundaries, who are all directly or indirectly federalism and the upcoming November 2020 elections involved in the armed conflicts across the nation caused as another milestone on that difficult road as well. And Greetings to all respected citizens of Myanmar by the use of violence to resolve political issues in our the government that will form after that will simply be I am U Myo Nyunt, Chairman of the Executive county to firmly decide to wipe the slate clean of all past one to lead reforms of transitional period. Committee of the Party for Democracy and Peace. I things done by one to the other and vowing to not seek Because of the political and security issues oc- pray for the wellbeing and safety of all eligible voters vengeance. curring across the nation, and our party’s financial and citizens of the republic. All stakeholders need to truly and honestly believe in and campaigning resources for implementing the I will divide my speech into five parts to fill in the this to instil peace across the nation. This is the only kind ‘historical mission’, we will only be contesting for time I have been given to talk to you. I will talk about of peace that can be everlasting and far-reaching. Only a three seats in Yangon Region, and they are 2 Pyithu how the Party for Democracy and Peace was created, society with that peace, or in other words that possesses Hluttaw constituencies for Tamway Township and our party’s outlook and work programmes, our policy the four virtues, can have democratism and democratic Ma-yangon Township and regional constituency 1 for going into the elections, the right for voters to make system. That is why our party is pursuing this policy not Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township. their own choice, and our request to all voters. to seek vengeance and to wipe the slate clean. I will first explain the history of our party. We were Esteemed voters initially formed as the League for Democracy and Our work programmes based on this policy are Now, I would like to talk about the rights of all Peace by U Nu, the first Prime Minister of the inde- as follows: voters. Our party believes in the following morally pendent Myanmar, in August 1988. Still, we changed 1. In the 2010 pre-election period, our party cam- po-litical truths: our name to fit the changing political situation in the paigned for a democratic federal union, and we cam- 1. Nothing can be accomplished without the peo- country and reformed in 2010. paigned for the next government administration to ple. Our party’s party is based on the beliefs and out- continue the Union Peace Conference started by the 2. Nothing can be accomplished without elections. look paved by U Nu on the four cardinal virtues. We government headed by President U Thein Sein back in 3. The people must be allowed to vote their rep- firmly believe in revitalizing democracy in Myanmar 2015. We are now actively working for the next government resentative through credible elections. through those beliefs, and we developed this party administration to take office after 2020 to harmoniously 4. If they are refused this right, then the people with a firm grasp on the four virtues. cooperate with the Defence Services in unity for Myan- will make their own choice. I would like to expand upon our history a bit more. mar’s peace process. Allowing the people to vote for their representa- The League for Democracy and Peace was abolished 2. We wish to change the current situation where the tives in the coming elections will only conform with with 90 other political parties in 1990. We were able to peace process is in uneven progress, democracy is not the truths. Each and every voter has the opportunity reform into the Party for Democracy and Peace as the yet mature, and federalism is somewhat out of reach to to create their own destiny but if they are unable to political situation changed in 2010. In the 30 years from a stable, peaceful and developed society. fully utilize that right in the elections either through the League for Democracy and Peace to the Party 3. We wish to transform the antiquated land-based coercion, intimidation or other undemocratic means for Democracy and Peace, the path we took was not economy and pull the nation out of poverty to mod-ern will destroy the rights they had. I would like to request scattered with flowers but was a hard, jagged road land and agro-based economy without ‘ground rent’ and the Union Election Commission, the political parties, surrounded by thorns and thickets that shaped us for a developed industrial union. big and small, the candidates, their supporters, au- the better. We are implementing a historical mission 4. We aim to elevate administration, judicial, dem- thoritative bodies and observers all work together to spread the democratism and democratic system ocratic education, healthcare, and social affairs at a to uphold the democratic values in order to achieve based on the four cardinal virtues across Myanmar balanced rate simultaneously with our work in national the goal. and the rest of the world. and union economy. In conclusion, I wish to implore the public to cast I would like to expound on our democratism based 5. We aim to alleviate the Defence Services of their their votes for our Party for Democracy and Peace on the four cardinal virtues -- benevolence, sympathy, political responsibilities, which they have been per-form- whose democratism and democratic system based altruistic joy and equanimity. Only a society that under- ing together with their national defence duties for var- on the four cardinal virtues will be the most suitable stands, accepts and practises these four vir-tues can ious reasons for decades, and ease their bur-den at a path for Myanmar to reforming its democracy and possess democratism, democratic system, institutions, gradual pace. In this regard, taking into account of both establishing federalism. Our party representatives organizations, and practice sustainably. the background history of Myanmar and geopolitically who will be implementing this are each filled with Some people believe these virtues are only rele- balancing of powers between superpowers, we are going political experience, loyalty to the democratic cause, vant for Buddhists, but that is not true. It is a human- together to some extent of time for steady handover of have made personal sacrifices, and are equipped with istic concept that can be practised by any person from their responsibilities. the best skills and education. I make this request on any background, race or faith. 6. We take it as our national duty to stand with the behalf of the Party for Democracy and Peace in all If we analyze Myanmar society, we will see that citizens of the nation and oppose the dangers of religious earnestly. community has lived under a centralized adminis- and ethnic extremists that resort to violence to take over I also urge you to cast your votes for the repre- tra-tion of politics and economy for half a century from our lands and the foreign powers that support them. sentatives of our kindred political parties, who are of 1962 to 2010. It is not surprising that such a society had I would now like to detail our party’s operation in the true democratic blood coursing through their veins, shattered basic morals. Democratism and democratic November 2020 elections based on the outlook, and work and are working just as hard as our political party to system cannot survive in such a society. That is why we programmes explained earlier. es-tablish a federal union based on democracy, peace, cannot rebuild democratism and democratic system national economic development, unity and solidarity in Myanmar with just democracy alone. We need all Esteemed people from all across the country. citizens of Myanmar to work hand in hand through the We simply view the 2008 Constitution as something Thank you very much. 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Shan Nationalities Democratic Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Shan Nationalities Democratic Party Chairman Sai Boe Aung presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 11 September.

not focus on confrontation and opposition in line with and implementations. the party policy. Instead, peacemaking efforts will be As a result, the perfor- carried out through political dialogue. The party has em- mance of development phasized the establishment of a genuine Federal Union programmes fails to meet with equal sharing of power between the Union-level the needs of local people. and region/state levels, natural resources and revenues. Therefore, the party has Regarding the peacemaking process, the party will aimed to allow for the par- actively take part in NCA, political dialogue to make ticipation of local people agreements in peace conferences. in administration and Under the Paragraph (a) in Chapter 1 of NCA, our management sector. party will keep on actively taking part in building the Union based on federal system and democracy being Esteemed national fully endowed with guarantees expected by the national people Mai Soong Kha, Mingalaba. people. Education is crucial for the development of an I am greeting to all the Union national people area or the whole country. Education reform is needed for the auspiciousness. I am Sai Boe Aung, General Esteemed national people in every state in developing an applied knowledge Secretary of Shan Nationalities Democratic Party. The second objective of the party for the election and modern and advanced education system. As our is to form a state government represented by the local country has not grown in the economic sector, it is Esteemed national people ethnic people because they could know the requirements required to promote an applied education which can I will present the belief, stance and the primary of their state and how to manage for the development of help socioeconomic development. objectives for the 2020 General Election. the country. Only local ethnic people have management In the 5th paragraph of education policy for the Our party firmly believe that: and administrative powers, and they could work for the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party, it has mentioned “A strong Republic of Federal Union endowed development of the country. ‘establishment of international standard education with unity and peace will emerge if we could only that can guarantee the future’. Therefore, the party build a democratic state endowed with free from Esteemed national people has an objective to adopt an education system that oppression between one another, friendly relations The figure of the International Monetary Fund can support socio-economic development. among national races, equal rights for basic social for Southeast Asia in October 2019 has shown that the status, justice, freedom and genuine democratic per capita income of our citizen was just US$124.4 or Esteemed national people country. K1,740,000 (K4,800 per day). If the individual income The 2020 General Election is a door to pass Therefore, the first policy and objective of our could not cover the fundamental needs, the stability through in establishing a federal democratic state. party for the 2020 General Election are ‘to establish of the country would be damaged, and its economic People need to vote for suitable persons who can work a genuinely democratic state through the peace- development will also decline. for the development of the country to be able to reach making process. Therefore, the economic objectives of the Shan the destination. It is required to elect appropriate Nationalities Democratic Party include the economic representatives who have a firm belief, objectives Esteemed national people development of the country by promoting income of and future programmes. It is advised to the people to If we review the lack of peace in our country individuals. put the stamp right in the boxes beside the preferred since the country has regained its independence candidates. in 1948, we have found that diverse political views, Esteemed national people especially the ethnic minorities have felt they have Power-sharing at the state level is vital for the suc- Esteemed national people no equal rights in politics and they are treated with cessful establishment of the Federal Union, while local In my conclusion, I would like to urge all the peo- discrimination; armed conflicts have led to instability ethnic people play a crucial role in the local adminis- ple who are living on the same land and drinking water in the country. Therefore, internal peacemaking pro- trative sector. The existing Constitution has stipulated from the same source, voting for development of the cesses are the main driving force for the stability of that only the members of civil service organizations country as decent citizens in return of its gratitude. the country. And that, peace is reciprocally related of a relevant ministry have authority to manage the The Shan Nationalities Democratic Party has a to the establishment of a democratic federal Union local administrative sector. Although local people are firm determination for the positive change in moving desired by the national people. grouped as town elders and township/district supporting forward with the solemn vow. Our Shan Nationalities Democratic Party will committee, they are not allowed for making decisions Thank you.

Campaign speeches of United Democratic Party-UDP, Wontharnu Democratic Party and National Political Alliance Party-NPA to be broadcast on 12 Sept, published on 13 Sept

Campaign speeches of United Democratic Party-UDP, Wontharnu Democratic Party and National Political Alliance Party-NPA for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 12 September, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar—on 13 September.—MNA

Section 58 (d) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 58 (d) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to give speeches at meetings, instigation, writing, distribution of using posters or attempting by other means to disturb the voting or election. Anyone who is found guilty of or abet this act shall be punish- able with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR UK denies burning Brexit bridges in EU talks NEWS IN BRIEF LONDON — Britain’s govern- ment on Friday vowed to press Jordan says on with troubled EU talks, de- spite rejecting an ultimatum to massive withdraw Brexit legislation that explosion rocks has sparked a rebellion from out- raged Conservatives in its own army base in ranks. Prime Minister Boris John- Zarqa son trumpeted a win by announc- ing a free-trade agreement with AMMAN — A massive explo- Japan -- its first such pact since sion rocked a military base Brexit took effect in January. in Zarqa Governorate when But the far greater prize of mortar bombs blew up in a an FTA with the European Union facility affiliated to the army, remains elusive. said Jordanian official. Britain and the EU both Preliminary investiga- committed to meet again in tions show that the explosion Brussels, even after this week’s occurred due to a short circuit trade talks were clouded by fury in the facility where the bombs over London’s pledge to wilfully were stored, said Amjad Adai- break its divorce treaty with new leh, Jordan’s Minister of State How to regulate trade between British Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland has been a sticking point domestic legislation. throughout Brexit talks. PHOTO: AFP/FILE for Media Affairs. “It is clear that anyone The minister said that the has to stick to what he already ously damaged trust” between regulate trade among England, Britain is meant to liaise with facility is located in an un- agreed to. Treaties have to be the two sides, said it would take Scotland, Wales and Northern Brussels on arrangements for populated area and there has obeyed,” German Finance Min- Britain to court unless the leg- Ireland, once the force of EU Northern Ireland, which will been no immediate reports of ister Olaf Scholz told reporters islation is withdrawn by the end law expires after a post-Brexit have the UK’s only land border injuries so far.—Xinhua in Berlin. of September. transition period at the end of with the EU, and where 30 years The EU, warning that the The bill would give British this year. of bloodshed ended with a histor- contentious UK bill has “seri- ministers unilateral powers to But under its Brexit treaty, ic peace deal in 1998.—AFP Turkey launches series of Death toll rises to 11 in Colombia rioting over police killing operations against 130 suspects over BOGOTA — At least 11 peo- of violence,” Defence Minister failed coup ple were killed and hundreds Carlos Holmes Trujillo said af- wounded after rioting broke out ter several police stations were ISTANBUL — Turkish author- in the Colombian capital Bogota attacked and destroyed. ities on Friday launched a during protests over the death The minister said he would series of operations across the of a man repeatedly tasered by bolster law enforcement in the country to detain at least 130 police, authorities said. capital city of more than seven suspects over their alleged Demonstrators first took million by sending in hundreds links to a network believed to to the streets of the Colombian of soldiers and military police be behind a coup attempt in capital on Wednesday and again officers. 2016. Thursday after video emerged of Violent protests also spread Following the orders of the attorney Javier Ordonez plead- to the cities of Medellin and Cali. Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offic- ing with uniformed officers, who Bogota mayor Claudia es in Istanbul, Ankara, Balikesir, shocked him with the weapon at Lopez said seven people had and Konya, police launched least five times as he lay on the died in rioting in the capital, “the simultaneous operations in 45 “Murderers, enemies of the people” reads the sign placed at a police ground. majority of them young people” provinces, the Hurriyet daily station following deadly protests in Bogota. PHOTO: AFP “We are facing a massive act who were shot.—AFP said. The suspects, including military personnel, lawyers, and police officers, allegedly Firefighters put out Beirut blaze but anger smoulders contacted the network headed by the U.S.-based BEIRUT — Lebanese firefight- capital, was rekindled by the new cious food aid for tens of thou- will no doubt have an impact on Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen ers on Friday put out a blaze at blaze. sands of needy families in Leb- the ICRC’s humanitarian aid via various means, according to Beirut port that brought back the The fire broke out on Thurs- anon and in neighbouring Syria. whether in Lebanon or Syria.” Hurriyet. trauma of last month’s deadly day afternoon as workers were It said it had been working On Friday, earthmovers Since the beginning of dockside explosion and destroyed carrying out repair work on some on moving the supplies out of the were again at work clearing rub- August, Turkish prosecutors badly needed food aid. of the warehouses still standing damaged warehouse ever since ble from the port through which had ordered the detention of Fire crews used cranes to after last month’s explosion. the August 4 blast but the opera- the vast majority of Lebanon’s at least 373 suspects, including hose down the last smouldering Sparks from a power saw tion had still been ongoing when food and other imports used to soldiers on active duty. embers of the fire that swept being used in the repairs were the fire hit. pass. The Turkish government through already damaged ware- the likely cause of the blaze, “Due to the rubble present “The fire is very weak. blames Gulen and his network houses on Thursday, AFP corre- according to the government’s and the danger involved, it is not There’s just one area we’re still for masterminding the coup spondents reported. preliminary findings. possible to confirm the level of dealing with. It’s nothing,” said bid in July 2016, in which 250 But popular anger at the au- The International Commit- loss incurred at this time,” an George Abou Moussa, opera- people were killed, and has thorities’ failure to provide public tee of the Red Cross said one of ICRC statement said. tions director of Lebanon’s civil been pushing for his extradi- safety, even in the heart of the the warehouses contained pre- “The explosion and the fire defence agency.—AFP tion.—Xinhua 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13 Big in Japan: UK announces first major post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON — Britain on itsu Motegi during a video But the wrangling has Friday announced its first call on Friday. become increasingly bitter, major post-Brexit trade Bilateral trade is cur- and on Thursday the EU agreement -- a deal with rently conducted under the threatened legal action af- Japan -- as its negotiations EU-Japan deal that came ter the UK vowed to imple- with the European Union into effect last year, but that ment a new law that would become increasingly frac- agreement will no longer break its binding divorce tious. apply to Britain from De- treaty. The Department for cember 31. UK government min- International Trade said Britain left the EU in isters trumpeted the new the accord, which large- January, nearly four years bilateral agreement with ly replicates the current after a seismic referendum Japan as a clear sign to EU-Japan deal, will be that saw voters opt to end Brexit opponents that worth £15.2 billion ($19.5 close to five decades of Eu- agreements can be struck billion, 16.5 billion euros). ropean integration. elsewhere. Prime Minister The UK-Japan Com- A standstill transition Boris Johnson said on Twit- prehensive Economic period is in place until ter that the deal showed Partnership Agreement the end of the year while “we have taken back con- was agreed in principle by London and Brussels try trol of our trade policy & International Trade Secre- to thrash out the terms of will continue to thrive as a tary Liz Truss and Japan their new relationship from trading nation outside the The UK-Japan trade deal is worth an estimated £15.2 billion. PHOTO: 10 DOWNING Foreign Minister Toshim- January 1 next year. EU.”—AFP STREET/AFP/FILE

Economic Watch: Foreign firms expand footprints in Japan, Singapore to resume China amid swift recovery, further opening up short-term business travel from Sept. 18 BEIJING — While global ment to opening up. versing the decline report- tenance services provid- investments succumbed to Foreign direct invest- ed in the first half of the er based in north China’s the COVID-19 pandemic’s ment into the Chinese year, official data showed. Tianjin Municipality, a TOKYO — Japan will The business ex- economic fallout, inter- mainland, in actual use, A bevy of leading subsidiary of the North resume short-term busi- changes will be allowed national companies are stood at 535.65 billion yuan global firms like lift equip- Carolina-headquartered ness travel with Singapore under conditions such as upping their ante in China (about 78.4 billion U.S. dol- ment manufacturer JLG, aerospace products suppli- from Sept. 18, marking the pre-departure and post-ar- due to the country’s head lars) during the first seven Uniqlo and Nestle have er Collins Aerospace, has first time that Tokyo has rival coronavirus testing, start in business recovery months of this year, up 0.5 announced or made new seen sales revenue jump decided to allow the entry presentation of an itiner- and unwavering commit- per cent year on year, re- investments in China this 17 per cent in the first half of businesspeople without ary of their stay, limitation year, while many others of this year, while its work- requiring a 14-day self-iso- of their travel to between reported robust earnings force grew by 11 per cent. lation period amid the coro- where they are staying and in the country compared “We were able to tide navirus pandemic, Foreign the workplace and not us- with other regions. “We over the COVID-19 crisis Minister Toshimitsu Mote- ing public transportation, have confidence in the and attain revenue growth gi said Friday. the Japanese Foreign Min- Chinese market,” said because we resumed our “It will be an impor- istry said. The resumption Jack Liu, general manag- operations fast, despite tant step forward as Japan was announced in a joint er of Goodrich Aerostruc- the huge blow to the aero- gradually resumes inter- statement by Motegi and tures Service (China) Co., space maintenance sector national travel,” Motegi his Singaporean counter- Ltd. “Given China’s swift in the Asia-Pacific region said at a press conference. part Vivian Balakrishnan, economic rebound, the and the rest of the world,” “There have been great in which they said it will A bevy of leading global firms like lift equipment aerospace maintenance said Liu. The company business needs for travel help “restore connectivity manufacturer JLG, Uniqlo and Nestle have announced industry chain will quickly between Japan and Singa- or made new investments in China this year. Nestlés fully restored business and support economic re- Research & Development Center (R&D) in Beijing. PHOTO: be rolling again. activities in early March. pore, such as in areas of covery” for the two coun- NESTLÉ/XINHUA “The airplane main- —Xinhua finance and logistics.” tries.— Kyodo

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M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA SHIPPING PTE., LTD M/S MCC TRANSPORT (S'PORE) PTE LTD 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15

By Min Htet Aung (Mdy Sub-printing House)

More than 100 years old ancient building of colonial era with European architectural works attractive to travellers in Mandalay

ancient shape land plot of 1.8653 acres In the time of Archaeo- strong. The structure was Pipes and plastic cover building with 292 feet in length from the logical Superintendent U Lu installed many windows for lines were not used for wir- AN of more east to the west and 240 feet Pe Win, the stone inscription having proper ventilation ing system of electrification than 100 years old was used in width from the south to the office was moved to such and lighting. Each room was like that of current era but as Shwe Mann Aung Si daily north on No 735 plot at the building from the site in Da- formed with doors in a system- these wires were installed on house in Mandalay to be able corner of 28th street and 70th tan Ward. According to some atic style. the wooden walls. Septic tanks to raise downhearted dwellers street in Patkonwunkyin Ward senior citizens, such move was The whole building was were seen at the site, about for loss of lives and proper- of Chanayethazan Township in carried out in about 1945. constructed of 88 posts with 11 50 feet west of the building to ty in the Second World War. Mandalay. The building was a two-sto- doors and 20 windows on the prevent emission of bad smell Nowadays, the Department According to the histori- rey brick-nogging structure in ground floor and 11 doors and to the building. of Archaeology and National cal records, the government European architectural works. 17 windows on the first floor. Roofs of the building were Museum opens its Mandalay bought the land plot at a cost Construction of the building The ground floor was formed made of wooden works similar branch at such building con- of K3,700 from a Jewish before was not purposed for the pub- with eight rooms and the first to brick tiles. The thick walls structed with European archi- the Second World War. But, lic residence but for diplomatic floor, six rooms, totalling 14. could resist the high temper- tectural works in colonial era the records on builder of the office or hospital or officer rest In addition, the building was ature of dry area as well as as part of preservation. office, date of construction and house in colonial era. rounded with a 36 feet long impacts of strong winds. The ancient building took costs were lost in the Second Pieces of timber used in corridor and two 10 feet long In fact, the building was a position on a rectangular World War. the building were large and corridors. constructed in around 1900 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15 A visit to U Min Thoneze (thirty caves pagoda) and Tilawkaguru cave

By Thayat Tan Soe Shwe, Psychology

WITH extraordinary pagodas on each of the over 37 mountain tops, Sagaing Mountain is famous as an interesting mountain. Among those pagodas, U Min Thonze pagoda ( thrity caves pagoda) lo- cated at the peak of locally called Mount Saramati and Tilawkagu- ru cave will make you fully enjoy Sagaing. The pilgrims come to Sagaing start their tour from Mount Nga Phar to Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda, from Mount Interior of U Min Thonze Cave Temple. Saramati to U Min Thonze Pa- goda, Shin Phyu Shin Hla Pagoda and Hmyaw Taw Zaw Pagoda, which flows from north to south North Gate, Hla See Kone Pago- Baung Taw Kya Pagoda, Nhat starts and bends to flow from east da, Thaw Ta Pan Nat Shrine and Myat Nar Pagoda and surround- to west from Sagaing. nine Chaungs (places of religious ing pagodas continuously. U Min The history of Sagaing be- retreat) from nine mountains. Thonze Pagoda is called because gins from 677 AD when Athin The 700 years old Sagaing is of its 30 entrance gates with the Khayar Saw Ywun built Atu La honoured as a prominent place 45 beautiful Buddha images in- Wati city. It was written in the where religion flourishes. Among side . records of literary scholars that the pagodas in Sagaing, Tilawk- The flagpoles are decorated aguru Cave which has mural paintings is very interesting. Tilawkaguru Cave is located behind the southern guest pavil- ion (Tazaung) of Pon Nya Shin Pagoda at Sagaing Mountain. The Cave is famous for its interest- ing mural paintings. Experts say that it is similar with Kyauk Gu U Min in Bagan. The outside of the cave was made of brick and the inside of the cave was carved out of stone. Tilawkaguru Cave is a two-layer cave with a staircase leading up to it. It is over 300 years old with mural paintings which AD. So, it was assumed that tifying architectural styles depict the life stories of Buddha. about 120 years old building of the ancient building with During the stay in Sagaing, Tilawkaguru cave. might be residence of the the purpose of ensuring resil- one should visit U Min Thoneze well-off person or diplomat ience of climatic conditions. Pagoda and Tilawkaguru Cave because the building area During the visits, travellers on each façade of the cave. En- the city was built with nine plac- to enjoy the beauty of Sagaing. was larger than ordinary would have thoughts how the trance height is 6 ft 7 inches and es simultaneously which were (Translated by Ei Phyu public residence. Moreover, senior citizens of Mandalay width is 2ft 5 inches. 10 Manuthiha Golden Palace, Golden City, East Phyu Aung) it was significant that the resided there. statues and 7 small stupas were Gate, West Gate, South Gate and building was constructed in built on the southern facades the centre of the land plot. (Translated by of the cave extraordinarily. The At present, pieces of tim- Than Tun Aung) Pagoda festival is held annually ber from the ancient building on the full moon day of Wagaung were lack of endurance for month. Most people visit U Min climatic conditions. Some Thonze Pagoda right after Soon parts of posts and floors were Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda. On the decayed. As such, the Manda- way to the pagoda, souvenirs and lay branch of the Department Sagaing memorial artworks can of Archaeology and Nation- be bought. U Min Thoneze Pago- al Museum uses the ground da is the right place to watch the floor of the building while beauty of Sagaing city and the maintaining the structure city’s pagodas from afar. and reparing the damaged Composers even refer to parts in respective financial Sagaing city and Sagaing Moun- years. tain as a beautiful painting paint- People will have chance ed by angels by bridge bother and to observe significant con- river sister. It is called Sagaing The corridor outside the U Min Thonze Cave Temple, Sagaing Hill, structional works and beau- because the Ayeyawaddy river Myanmar. 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Shan United delivers shocking win over Magway FC DEFENDING champions Maximin, keeper Myo Min Latt, Though, the first half was ended Shan United secured a big Zin Min Tun, Zwe Thet Paing, Set with two goals led by defending 5-2 win over Magwe FC Pyo Wai and Yakubu Abubakar. champions. thanks to Zin Min Tun’s In the meantime, head coach Second half initiated with a hat-trick during their U Aung Zaw Myo’s Magway FC third goal for Shan United scored Myanmar National used all the local players including by hat-trick maker Zaw Min Tun League Week-15 match Captain Naing Naing Kyaw, keep- at 46-minute mark. Magway FC played at Padonmar Stadium er Soe Arkar, Win Moe Kyaw, Wai got a consolation goal at 51 min- in Yangon on 11 September Phyo and Kyaw Thet Oo. utes, and the goal was scored by 2020. Magway FC spent their max- Magway star player Naing Naing Hat-trick maker Zin imum energy from the start, but Kyaw. Min Tun showed his best Shan United relied on their strate- With a stable play, Shan talent throughout the gic play to reach their opponents. United did not stop their tempo match while David Htan Zin Min Tun scored Shan and scored their fourth goal at and Keith assist- United’s first goal even at 11 58 minutes. Again, Shan United’s ed the team and minutes. Next to the goal was his foreign player Keith scored the scored each goal another goal and it was a second team’s fourth goal at 83 minutes. for Shan’s victory. goal for Shan United at 15 minute A minute later, Magwe got Under the mark. another consolation goal scored guidance of head Ater 2-0, Magway FC made by Pyay Moe at 84-minutes Shan United’s Satt Phyo Wai (Red) vies for the ball with Magway’s Zaw coach U Aung Naing, defending their action play to follow Shan mark, and the result saw 5-3 Lwin Oo (Yellow) during their MNL Week-15 match played at Padonmar champion used its best players United’s goals by opening their win for Shan at the final whistle. Stadium in Yangon on 11 September 2020. PHOTO: MNL including Captain Djawa Djedje winger positions and forward. —Lynn Thit (Tgi) Marcelo Bielsa in spotlight as Leeds Asian body advised to return to Premier League cancel AFC Cup

LONDON — After 16 years in has awoken the sleeping giants exile, Leeds United are count- with a unique style of manage- ing down the hours until their ment that defies convention. return to Premier League ac- Ignoring the perks of his lu- tion, with their enigmatic man- crative profession, Bielsa lives ager Marcelo Bielsa guaran- in a small flat above a sweet teed to steal the limelight. shop, holds his staff meetings Leeds face a baptism of in a coffee shop and is often fire when they visit Premier seen in his local supermarket. League champions Liverpool Bielsa, who sits on an up- on Saturday (Sept 12) for their turned bucket while watching first top-flight match since matches, announced his arrival 2004. at Leeds’ training ground by PHOTO COURTESY: FACEBOOK/@THEAFCASIANCUP But the prospect of pitting ordering his squad to pick up his wits against Reds boss Jur- their litter. He once told them KUALA LUMPUR — Asia’s meeting via video link,” Haidar gen Klopp is unlikely to fluster to deliberately concede a goal football body has received a said. Bielsa, who has cult hero status after they scored when an As- recommendation to cancel this More details on the AFC After 16 years in exile, Leeds at Elland Road after master- ton Villa player was injured, year’s AFC Cup over the coro- Champions League, the conti- United are counting down minding Leeds’ return to the and became embroiled in an navirus pandemic, an official nent’s showpiece competition, the hours until their return to Premier League in his second infamous spying scandal af- told AFP. are expected to be announced Premier League action, with their enigmatic manager Marcelo season in charge. The 65-year- ter dispatching an assistant The region’s second-tier after yesterday’s meeting. Bielsa guaranteed to steal the old Argentine, nicknamed ‘El to secretly watch Derby train- club competition has been fro- The Champions League limelight. PHOTO: AFP/FILE Loco’ for his madcap antics, ing.—AFP zen since March, and is due to has also been suspended since resume next month in four host March and no host country has countries. However, three of the been announced for two of its Tennis: ‘Positive’ Osaka beats Brady to reach US Open final nine groups remain without a eight groups. home. The pandemic continues to NEW YORK — Fourth seed in 2 hours and 8 minutes under third set so maybe that helped,” Lebanon’s Hachem Haidar, spread worldwide and several Naomi Osaka defeated 28th seed the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium. she added. Brady, 25, had not a member of the Asian Football countries in Asia are battling Jennifer Brady in a high quali- Osaka, 22, will play either dropped a set during her run to Confederation’s executive com- serious outbreaks. However, ty three-setter to reach the US Serena Williams or Victoria Aza- her first Grand Slam semi-final. mittee, said the advice to cancel AFC general secretary Wind- Open final on Thursday (Sep 10), renka in Saturday’s final. And the world number 41 was to be presented later yes- sor John said last week that he crediting her run to a carefree “I just felt like I was sticking went toe-to-toe with Osaka until terday. expected the Champions League attitude post-coronavirus lock- it out, it felt like we were trad- the first set tie-break. “There is a recommenda- to be completed this year. “We down. ing serves,” Osaka said of the The players traded six held tion of cancellation proposed by remain committed and confident The Japanese 2018 US Open semi-final tussle. service games each before Osa- the competitions committee, and of completing the competition champion overcame the 25-year- “I think I tried to adjust ka the world number nine took it will be presented to us during within the 2020 calendar year,” old American 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 6-3 a little bit on her serve in the control of the tie-break.—AFP the exco (executive committee) said John. — AFP