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Vol. V, No. 285, 6th Waning of Pyatho 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 26 January 2019 State Counsellor encourages students in Hmawby, Hlinethaya townships

TATE Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, ac- companied by the Union SMinister for the Office of the Union Government, U Min Thu, and officials, visited the Basic Education Post Pri- mary School in Kalar Kone Vil- lage-tract, Hmawby Tsp, Yangon Region at 11:20am yesterday. The State Counsellor and entourage were welcomed by Union Minister for Education Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, the regional chief minister and his cabinet, Hluttaw MPs, department offi- cials, the headmaster, teachers, and students. The State Counsellor then observed KG students learning lessons, looked at their art draw- ings, and applauded their paper artworks. The State Counsellor also observed the 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd grade classrooms in ses- sion. She instructed the students to eat nutritious food in order to grow up into fit and healthy citizens, to avoid wasting food, and to focus on their studies. She also made suggestions to fulfill the school’s requirements. The State Counsellor then met with the parents from the KG students of the Basic Education Post Primary School in Kalar Kone Village-tract, Hmawby, show their origami creations to State Counsellor parent-teacher association, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on 25 January. PHOTO: MNA the headmaster and teachers in the library. She asked about the school’s requirements and people of Hmawby Tsp. The to Hlinethaya Tsp and visited the orchard garden planted by sembly hall where she asked gave suggestions and advice on B.E.P.P.S in Hmawby Tsp has B.E.H.S (1) in Tabin Shwe Htee the students in the school com- about the school’s requirements fulfilling them. 449 students. Street, Ward 2. They observed pound. The State Counsellor and gave suggestions and advice The State Counsellor then Afterwards, the State Coun- the 9th, 8th, and 7th grade class- then met with the headmaster on fulfilling them. met cordially with the local sellor and entourage travelled rooms in session and praised and teachers in the school’s as- SEE PAGE-3

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PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT NATIONAL Fourth-day meeting 2nd Amyotha Union Minister of Second Pyithu Hluttaw holds Nai Thet Lwin Hluttaw’s 11th regular fourth-day meeting opens archway to session held of its 11th session Ethnics Culture Fest PAGE-2 PAGE-2 PAGE-12 26 JANUARY 2019 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyithu Hluttaw Fourth-day meeting of Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s 11th regular session held

By Aye Aye Thant (MNA) The support of the State head, by allocating fund so that new Hluttaw representative and Gen- generation youth grow up healthy THE second Pyithu Hluttaw’s eral Administration Department and alert while people of working 11th regular session held its is required to obtain the land or- age are physically and mentally fourth-day meeting at the Pyithu der said the Union Minister. developed and free from drugs Hluttaw meeting hall yesterday, The Union Minister add- and other bad influences. He pro- where asterisk-marked ques- ed further that at the moment vided detailed explanation about tions were answered, a motion Makuiimnu town is using water the reason for tabling the motion tabled and a reported read and mainly from spring water and and the motion was supported submitted. the site where the hospital is by U Kyaw Soe Win of Kawhmu Asterisk-marked question planned to be constructed is constituency. After obtaining the session about 5 miles away from the decision of the Hluttaw, Pyithu In the asterisk-marked ques- spring water source. Therefore Hluttaw Speaker announced the Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat. PHOTO: MNA tion session, Dr. Than Aung Soe at the moment the hospital can- Hluttaw’s agreement to accept of Minhla constituency raised the They are also employed in phar- April. At the moment one out of not be constructed where there and discuss the motion. Pyithu question of how many numbers of maceutical products related jobs two senior nurses had been em- is no water. If the land and water Hluttaw Speaker announced fur- pharmacy degree holders and of of private hospitals. Many were ployed and one out of four nurses is obtained with the support of ther for Hluttaw representatives whether the plan is being imple- also employed in pharmaceutical was employed. One more nurse Hluttaw representatives, General who want to discuss the motion mented for creation jobs for them, imported companies. was employed on 21 January. One Administration Department and to register their names. status of vacanices in govern- B Pharm graduates were daily-wager was also employed. Chin State government, budget Reading of 2017 Land ment and private sectors. Union also employed as medical ex- The Union Minister remarked on will be allocated in the forthcom- Confiscation Bill report Minister for Health and Sports pert-2 (medicine) and chief med- understanding the requirement ing year said the Union Minister. Next Pyithu Hluttaw Speak- Dr. Myint Htwe replied that phar- icine inspector in Food and Drug in the difficult region of Rakhine Similarly questions raised by er U T Khun Myat informed the macy degree holders were em- Administration. After serving five State and will consider employing U Maung Myint of Mingin con- Hluttaw about the receipt of 2017 ployed as government employees years and depending upon vacan- more in the forthcoming budget. stituency, U Steven of Kengtung Land Confiscation Bill approved in Department of Human Re- cy, they were promoted to execu- Next U Ne Lin Aung of Min- constituency, U Ohn Lwin of and sent with amendments by sources for Health, Department tive officers explained the Union dat constituency asked if there Nyaungdon constituency and Amyotha Hluttaw and Bill Com- of Medical Service, Department Minister. The asterisk-marked is a plan to construct a standard U Khin Maung Thi of Loilem mittee member Daw Mar Mar of Medical Research, Myanmar question session then contin- 16-bed hospital in Mindat Town- constituency were answered by Khaing read the committee’s Pharmaceutical Factory and in ued with Daw Khin Saw Wai of ship, Makuiimnu town and Union Union Minister for Health and report on the bill. Pyithu Hlut- Yangon General Hospital. Yathedaung constituency asking Minister for Health and Sports Dr. Sports Dr. Myint Htwe. taw Speaker then announced In the private sector, they if there is a plan to employ in a Myint Htwe said 5.8 acre of land in Motion for Union Govern- for Hluttaw representatives who were employed in production and timely manner vacant positions a new ward of Makuiimnu Ward ment to promote sports want to submit an amendment quality control and quality assur- in the Yathedaung Township, Moe had been earmarked a project sector with fund motion to register their names. ance sections of pharmaceutical Se Kyun Ku Taung station hospi- land. At the moment the depart- After the asterisk marked The fifth-day meeting of the Sec- factories. In addition to local pri- tal. Union Minister for Health and ment is conducting field meas- question session, Dr. U Sein Mya ond Pyithu Hluttaw’s 11th regular vate companies, foreign phar- Sports Dr. Myint Htwe answered urement and once necessary land Aye of Dala constituency tabled session will be held on 28 January maceutical companies employ that a neighbourhood hospital orders were obtained fund will be a motion urging the Union Gov- it is learnt. (Translated by Zaw them as medical sales persons. doctor will be employed in 2019 allocated in the 2019-2020 Budget. ernment to promote sports sector Min)

Amyotha Hluttaw 2nd Amyotha Hluttaw holds fourth-day meeting of its 11th session

By Aung Ye Thwin, Lu member U Nyi Tun replied that Q & A Maw (MNA) arrangements were being made Similarly, Deputy Minister THE fourth-day meeting of the to invite any interested business for Agriculture, Livestock and 11th session of the 2nd Amyotha personnel to make an investment Irrigation U Hla Kyaw replied the Hluttaw was held yesterday in for building a three-storey Mar- queries raised by U Kyaw Toke of the Amyotha Hluttaw meeting ket. U Win Maung of Magway Mandalay Region constituency 7 hall in Nay Pyi Taw. Region constituency 6 asked the and U Naing Thiha of Mon State Substitutions of the question if there was a plan to dig constituency 7 respectively. Chairman, Secreatry and up sand and silt in the Myaung- An amending bill of the members of the Hluttaw madawgyi from the Linzin Dam, Myanmar Engineering Committees the Salin ditch and the Sinbyuk- Council Law At the meeting, Amyotha yun ditch, and to make renovation Next, Secretary of the Amyo- Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win for the Township Office in Kyow- tha Hluttaw Bill Committee Dr. Khaing Than obtained the ap- Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than. PHOTO: MNA on region. Deputy Minister for Myat Nyarna Soe read a report proval of the Hluttaw after nom- Agriculture, Livestock and Irriga- on the Bill Amending the Myan- inating for Chairman, Secretary Breeding and Fishery Develop- Minister for Religious Affairs and tion U Hla Kyaw replied that the mar Engineering Council Law to and members of the Public Ac- ment Committee of the Amyotha Culture U Kyi Min replied that Irrigation and Water Utilization make a discussion at the Hluttaw. counts Committee, the Hluttaw Hluttaw. there was no plan, at the moment, Management Department was Afterwards, Amyotha Hluttaw Rights Committee, the Govern- Q & A session to open the office. making arrangements to dig up Speaker announced that inter- ment’s Guarantees, Pledges and U Sai San Aung of Shan State Constructing a public sand and silts to improve the wa- ested Hluttaw representatives Undertakings Vetting Commit- constituency 12 asked the ques- market ter flow of the ditches, while using should register their names to tee, the Local and International tion if there was a plan to open a U Lal Ming Thang of Chin the budget allocation of the Un- discuss the bill. The fifth-day Non-governmental Organizations district office under the Depart- State constituency asked the ion Budget Fund. Moreover the meeting of the 11th session of the Committee, the Local and Over- ment of Religious Affairs in Ho- question if there was a plan to Irrigation and Water Utilization 2nd Amyotha Hluttaw will be con- seas Employment Committee, pon Township, Hopon District, construct a municipal market in Management Department would vened on 28 January. the Public Complaints Commit- Wa Self-administered Division. Matupi Township in 2019-2020 carry out the house renovation (Translated by tee, the Agriculture, Livestock Regarding this query, Deputy FY. Then Nay Pyi Taw Council works in 2019-2020 FY. Win Ko Ko Aung) 26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 State Counsellor encourages students in Hmawby, Hlinethaya townships

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There are currently 2,889 students attending B.E.H.S (1) in Hlinethaya Tsp. The school had a matriculation exam pass rate of 14.99 per cent in 2015-2016 academic year, 19.29 per cent in 2016-2017, and 19.99 per cent in 2017-2018. Next, the State Counsellor and entourage visited B.E.M.S (5), a B.E.H.S branch, located on the corner of Bogyoke Road and Myawaddy Road in Ward 1, Hlinethaya Tsp. They observed the KG, 3rd, and 5th grade class- rooms where they gave encour- agement to the students, and then asked about the school’s

… encourage acquiring knowledge by reading in li- braries, to hold physical exer- cise programs State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with school children in B.E.H.S (1) in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

to synchro- requirements and gave sug- observed the KG and Grade II ing the future objectives of the and poems, and to consider a nize students’ gestions and advice on fulfilling classes in session, the extracur- students. She gave instructions future career as a teacher in them. The B.E.M.S (5) has 4,100 ricular activities for primary to to encourage acquiring knowl- the education sector to greatly physical and students attending from KG to middle grades, and praised the edge by reading in libraries, to support the nation. 11th grade. students’ paper artworks. hold physical exercise programs Later in the evening, the mental devel- Afterwards, the State Coun- During her conversations, to synchronize students’ phys- State Counsellor and entourage sellor and entourage visited the State Counsellor asked the ical and mental development, took a flight from Yangon to Nay opment … B.E.P.P.S (19) on Ba Htoo Street 8 requirements for promoting the to understand the essence and Pyi Taw. —MNA (Translated in Ward 2, Hlinethaya Tsp. They quality of education and realiz- ideas of Myanmar’s literature by Zaw Htet Oo)

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi engages with the students at B.E.M.S (5), a B.E.H.S State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with school children in B.E.P.P.S (19) on Ba branch in Hlinethaya, Yangon Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Htoo Street 8 in Ward 2, Hlinethaya, Yangon Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 26 JANUARY 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR VP U Myint Swe addresses MSMEs Product Exhibition & Competition opening ceremony

THE Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Work Committee (MSMEDWC) Chair- man Vice President U Myint Swe addressed the opening ceremony of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Product Exhibition & Competition in Mye- ik, Taninthayi Region at the Mye- ik Public Corporation Ltd. Hall in Myeik Town yesterday morning. In his address the Vice Pres- ident said under the leadership of MSMEDWC MSMEs Product Exhibitions & Competitions were conducted in states and regions starting from February 2018. They have been held in Mandalay, Mag- Vice President U Myint Swe addresses the opening ceremony of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Product Exhibition & Competition way, Pathein, Taunggyi, Monywa, in Myeik, Taninthayi Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Bago, Yangon and Mawlamyine. This MSMEs Product Exhibition from Yangon, Bago, Kayin and winning MSME businesses to of the MSME products would be opportunities for the local peo- & Competition in Taninthayi Re- Mon region/state were seen to use this logo, consumers would raised and there would be more ple. Emphasis must be placed gion Myeik Town is the ninth such be exhibiting. It was becoming have more trust and confidence import substitutions; contacts towards enabling the entry of event. The final one, a national obvious to the MSME business- in the award winning products would be made between the local skilled workers into these new level product exhibition and com- es that participating in these ex- and would support market ex- production sector and the trading jobs and worksites. Prospective petition with the participation of hibitions and competitions was pansion of these products. sector; MSMEs would be trans- businesses in the region were all states and regions would be beneficial. MSME businesses had formed from traditional family to be systematically established held in the Union territory Nay learnt first-hand that people from business to world standard prod- and expanded. The Union Gov- Pyi Taw where National Awards all levels come to visit these ex- In February ucts and services providers with ernment, Region Government will be presented. hibitions enabling the MSMEs to 2019, the innovation and entrepreneurship; and the private sector were to The remarkable thing about hear the voices and feedback of know the requirement of the con- cooperate and work towards ob- this ninth MSMEs Product Exhi- the people, make timely improve- MSME Logo sumers, expand markets and par- taining technical assistance and bitions & Competitions was that ments, advertise products and competition ticipate in the Global Value Chain. investment, producing skilled in addition to businesses from services and expand markets. According to the 2014 census, workers and create new mar- states and regions in Myanmar Another arrangement by would be held Taninthayi Region has a popu- kets. MSME businesses from Thai- MSMEDWC was granting per- lation of more than 1.4 million To raise capital for MSMEs, land were also participating in it. mission to award winning prod- where the best on a land area of 43,328 square the Union Government was pro- So there would be an additional ucts of MSME businesses in the logo would be kilometer. On the north there is viding government loans, JICA benefit of MSMEs from Myanmar MSME Product Exhibitions & Mon State. Thailand is on the east Two Step Loan to Government and Thailand sharing and study- Competitions to use MSME Logo selected. and south while on the west there arrangement with the Govern- ing the product qualities and in- recognized by MSMEDWC. In is Andaman Sea. It had many ment of Japan and KfW Loan novations of one another in order February 2019, the MSME Logo opportunities for economic de- conducted with the Government to cooperate. In this exhibition competition would be held where By holding exhibitions and velopment. On the Myeik archi- of Germany for the MSMEs. In and competition not only MSMEs the best logo would be selected. competitions of regional products pelago, white and old gold natu- addition to this, loans under the from Taninthayi Region but also By granting permission to award all over the country, the quality ral and cultured pearl could be Credit Guarantee Insurance produced. Elephant Foot Yam, (CGI) system were being pro- Kan Zaw herbal oil, rubber and vided. palm oil plantations, bird nest or On the human resources swiftlet nest, aqua culture and and technical support sector, fishery works were abundant in entrepreneur courses, business Taninthayi Region. In addition capacity building courses, intel- to this, Maungmagan Beach, pa- lectual property and consumer godas like Dawei Ko Myo Shin, protection courses, business Taninthayi mountain range, the plan preparation courses, busi- sea and the archipelago could ness and financial management attract local and international courses, production technology visitors and the expanding trav- practical courses, consumer and el business would surely develop agri-based products production the economy of the region. and technology courses, up- The Dawei Special Econom- grading and technology transfer ic Zone project was a project that courses on fish/prawn breeding would support the development and aqua culture and vocational of the region. Basic infrastruc- training courses were being con- ture works during the prelimi- ducted under the arrangement of nary stage include construction Ministry of Industry and regional of a two-lane road, urban hous- MSMEs as well as in cooperation ing and jetty, electricity distribu- with international organizations Vice President U Myint Swe inspects pearl production at the pearl farm on Pale Island, Bokpyin Township in tion and communications works and private entities. Taninthayi Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA and would create a lot of job SEE PAGE 5 26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

VP U Myint Swe addresses MSMEs Product Exhibition & Competition opening ceremony

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Therefore MSMEs in the re- gion would become responsible businesses that produce prod- ucts required by the consumer in line with the changing and pro- gressing situation in Myanmar and establish a sustainable so- cio-economic environment. They were to strive towards providing international level products and services by connecting with local and foreign businesses. The Vice President urged the MSME specifically to devel- op their works and aim towards raising the socio-economic sit- uation of the entire people of Myanmar. Next, MSMEDWC member Taninthayi Region Chief Min- ister Dr. Daw Lei Lei Maw ex- plained about the status of works conducted for the development of MSMEs in the Region. Afterwards Union Minister Vice President U Myint Swe poses for a commemorative group photo with attendees in the 9th MSMEs Exhibition & Competition in Myeik, U Khin Maung Cho, Taninthayi Taninthayi Region yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Region Chief Minister Dr. Daw Lei Lei Maw, Kayin State Chief explained about the loan taken. thayi Region Chief Minister Dr. breeding works and displayed Speaker U Khin Maung Aye, Minister Daw Nang Khin Htwe The Vice President in return Daw Lei Lei Maw, Kayin State pearls where Ministry of Natural Deputy Minister for Natural Re- Myint and Mon State Chief remarked on using the loan sys- Chief Minister Daw Nan Khin Resources and Environmental sources and Environmental Con- Minister Dr. Aye Zan accepted tematically to expand capital and Htwe Myint, Mon State Chief Conservation Permanent Sec- servation Dr. Ye Myint Swe, Dep- donations made by companies investment and the requirement Minister Dr. Aye Zan, Deputy retary U Min Min Oo provided uty Minister for Commerce U and businesses to conduct the to conduct vocational training Ministers Dr. Ye Myint Swe, U explanations while Deputy Min- Aung Htoo, Deputy Minister for exhibition and competition and courses that were appropriate Aung Htoo and U Maung Maung ister Dr. Ye Myint Swe provided Planning and Finance U Maung presented certificates of honor for the region. Win and Prachuap Khiri Khan additional explanations. Maung Win, state/region minis- to the donors in return. Deputy Minister U Maung Province Deputy Governor cut The Vice President urged ters from Kayin and Mon State Following this Vice Presi- Maung Win then explained about the ceremonial ribbon to open the responsible officials to in- and Taninthayi Region, Tanin- dent U Myint Swe attended a loans provided by the ministry. the exhibition and competition crease exports of pearls to the thayi Region Advocate Gener- meeting with people who took After this event, Vice Pres- and then took commemorative international market. al, Taninthayi Region Auditor loans from Myeik Public Cor- ident U Myint Swe and party group photos with ceremony The event was attended General and Hluttaw represent- poration Ltd. micro-finance went to attend the opening cer- attendees. by MSMEDWC Vice Chairman atives, high ranking Tatmadaw scheme. emony of MSMEs Product Ex- Vice President U Myint Union Minister for Industry U officers, heads of departments, At the event Myeik Public hibition & Competition (Tanin- Swe and party then inspected Khin Maung Cho, committee Thailand Prachuap Khiri Khan Corporation Ltd. Project Direc- thayi Region, Myeik Town) at the exhibits displayed in the 9th members Taninthayi Region Province Deputy Governor and tor U Thet Soe explained about the Myeik Shopping Center in MSMEs Exhibition & Competi- Chief Minister Dr. Daw Lei Lei representatives, organizations, micro-finance scheme and so- Myeik Town. tion. Later, the Vice President Maw, Kayin State Chief Minis- experts and technicians, donors, cio-economic development ser- At this ceremony Vice Pres- and party went by helicopter ter Daw Nan Khin Htwe Myint, MSME business owners and of- vice works while a representa- ident U Myint Swe, Union Min- to Pearl Island, pearl breeding Mon State Chief Minister Dr. Aye ficials. tive of the people who took a loan ister U Khin Maung Cho, Tanin- camp and inspected the pearl Zan, Taninthayi Region Hluttaw (Translated by Zaw Min)

Authorities discuss arrangements for Lancang-Mekong cultural heritage site workshop

A COORDINATION meeting countries and China, promoting countries and China. Afterwards, on organizing the Workshop on the skills and capabilities of all the Director-General of the De- Managing Cultural Heritage in participants in the managing partment of Archaeology and Lancang-Mekong Countries was of cultural heritage sites, and National Museum and attend- held at the Ministry of Religious to support the implementation ees discussed sending of invi- Affairs and Culture yesterday. of the World Heritage Conven- tations, welcoming reception, Speaking at the meeting, tion. The Union Minister said catering, decoration, security, Union Minister Thura U Aung managing cultural heritage health services, and punctual Ko explained that the meeting sites is an important part of pre- news releases concerning the intends to share the knowledge, serving and promoting cultural upcoming workshop. The Union experiences and good practices heritage. Minister gave suggestions and of managing cultural heritage He said this will strengthen advice as necessary. Myanmar sites in Lancang-Mekong Coun- the cultural identity of a nation will be hosting the Workshop on tries. and its people. He added that Managing Cultural Heritage in It also aims to network with the workshop has invited rep- Lancang-Mekong Countries in other cultural organizations, resentatives actively involved Bagan from 18 to 22 February.— Union Minister Thura U Aung Ko addresses the coordination meeting promote cooperation on cul- in managing the cultural her- MNA (Translated by Zaw Htet for organizing cultural heritage workshop in Lancang-Mekong Countries yesterday. PHOTO: MNA tural affairs between Mekong itage sites of Lancang-Mekong Oo) 26 JANUARY 2019 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Union Minister Lt-Gen Ye Aung attends meeting on border region development works

UNION MINISTER for Border Afterwards state/region Affairs Lt-Gen Ye Aung attended ministers, self-administered a coordination meeting 1/2019 zones and region leading body on border region development chairmen explained about vital works implemented in fiscal works that should be conducted year 2018-2019 held at the min- for sustaining the border region istry’s assembly hall yesterday development works, works on morning. roads, bridges, piping of ground- At the meeting Union Min- water seepage and from other ister Lt-Gen Ye Aung reviewed water sources, requirements the strengths and weaknesses and wishes of the local populace. of current border region devel- Deputy Minister Maj-Gen opment works implemented in Than Htut then explained about fiscal year 2018-2019 with Union cooperation and participation fund and requested suggestions of state/region governments, on vital works that should be self-administered zones and conducted for sustaining the region members in the border works. The Union Minister region development works, also discussed on the matter dos and don’ts according to set of border region development policies, questions raised by works planned for fiscal year Hluttaw representatives being 2019-2020 to be conducted with Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Ye Aung addresses the coordination meeting on border region answered in coordination with Union fund, related works to development for 2018-2019 fiscal year in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA Union, state/region levels and be conducted with state/region implementation of pilot project funds, preventing overlaps in ets, to cooperate with a sense difficulties faced. development works implement- on substituting opium. project works, ensuring trans- of duty and responsibility and Next Progress of Border ed with funds allocated to states, Union Minister Lt-Gen Ye parency in conducting border the requirement to openly dis- Areas and National Races De- regions and self-administered Aung coordinated on the dis- region development works with cuss benefits from conducting partment Director General zones and region from the fiscal cussions.— MNA Union, state and region budg- border development works and explained about border region 2018-2019 fund. (Translated by Zaw Min)

Ethnics Culture Fest & Travel Business promotion festival kicks off

OPENING ceremony of Eth- nics Culture Fest and Travel Business promotion festival organized by Myanmar Eth- nic Entrepreneurs’ Association (MEEA) was held at Sports and Physical Science Special Guest Hall in Kyaikkasan Grounds, Yangon yesterday evening. The ceremony starts with students from National Uni- versity of Arts and Culture, Yangon singing the Ethnics Culture Fest theme song. Next Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs Nai Thet Lwin delivered an address speak- ing of the presence of all eth- nic nationals and thanked the organizer MEEA committee members and donors who sup- Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Nai Thet Lwin, addresses the opening ceremony of Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest at Kyaikkasan Sports Grounds in ported the event. The entire Tamway Township, Yangon Region. PHOTO: MNA world wanted peace and sta- bility and our ethnic nationals ing their unique and authentic Yangon Region Chief Min- who are living in the Union traditions and cultures while ister then delivered a speech need to be united. All must maintaining it for long term. followed with remarks by strive toward establishing a They are also displaying these MEEA patrons Peace Com- peaceful and stable union, said to international tourists. mission Chairman Dr. Tin Myo the Union Minister. The diverse and unique Win and Dr. Aung Tun Thet and Afterwards Union Min- traditions and cultures of our a speech of thanks by MEEA ister for Hotels and Tourism 135 ethnic nationals are in- Chairman U Yawd Sek. U Ohn Maung said the day’s tangible and tangible cultural After the speeches, Union fest and festival depicts the heritages that are major trav- Ministers and guests took com- friendship and unity of ethnic el attraction and resources. memorative photos and were nationals as well as displaying Therefore a festival that raises entertained with ethnic nation- and maintaining the cultures knowledge about Myanmar to al dances and entertainment and practices of our ethnic the world is a momentous one programs. —MNA brothers and sisters. In the said the Union Minister U Ohn A dance troupe performs at the opening ceremony of Myanmar Ethnics world today people are display- Maung. (Translated by Zaw Min) Culture Fest in Yangon. PHOTO: MNA 26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Myanmar-Philippines sign MoU on information sector cooperation

A ceremony to sign a memoran- tion led by Union Minister Dr. dum of understanding (MoU) on Pe Myint met with Philippines information sector cooperation PCOO Secretary Jose Ruperto between Republic of the Union Martin M. Andanar and high of Myanmar Ministry of Informa- ranking officials and cordially tion and Philippines Presiden- discussed bilateral cooperation tial Communications Operations on media and information. Office (PCOO) was held at the Present at the ceremony PCOO meeting hall yesterday and meeting were Myanmar Am- afternoon. Union Minister Dr. bassador to Philippines U Win Pe Myint and Philippines PCOO Naing, PCOO Under-Secretaries Secretary Jose Ruperto Mar- Marvin R. Gatpayat, George A. tin M. Andanar signed and ex- Apacible and Loraire T. Badoy changed the MoU. and officials, it is learnt.—MNA Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint and Philippines PCOO Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar sign the Later a Myanmar delega- (Translated by Zaw Min) memorandum of understanding (MoU) on information sector cooperation. PHOTO: MNA

Union Minister discusses cleft lip and palate operation with Faces of Tomorrow

UNION Minister for Health and obtained by Myanmar dentists Sports Dr. Myint Htwe received and dental surgeons when they and discussed cleft lip and cleft conducted cleft lip and cleft palate operation with Faces of palate operations with Faces Tomorrow founder and director of Tomorrow members. As the Dr. Brian Rubinstein and party at capabilities of the nurses from the ministry’s office in Nay Pyi Face of Tomorrow were found to Taw yesterday afternoon. be very high, having nurses from At the meeting Dr. Brian Ru- state/regions participate in the binstein and party said the Fac- surgeries will make them gain es of Tomorrow was formed in much experience. The ministry 2007 and according to its theme is making it a priority to raise “Brighter smiles for a brighter the capacity of nurses and mid- future” it had been conducting wives and told of his desire for medical, surgical and follow up Faces of Tomorrow to conduct services to children with facial surgeries on cleft lips and cleft deformities around the world palates together with Myanmar free of charge and explained surgeons and nurses so that My- about surgeries it had conducted anmar surgeons and nurses gain together with Ministry of Health experience and expertise in cleft and Sports in Myanmar. lip and palate surgery and other Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe holds talks with Faces of Tomorrow founder and Director Union Minister Dr. Myint corrective surgeries.— MNA Dr. Brian Rubinstein at the ministry’s office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Htwe said much experience was (Translated by Zaw Min)

Local, foreign journalists prerform media coverage in Buthidaung Tsp

A GROUP comprised of local and ilies. In the afternoon, the media foreign media personnel from group arrived back to Yangon by Tokyo Shinbum, The Mainichi air from Sittway. Newspaper, Sankei Shimbum, The media groups have been Nippon TV, TBS, AFP, Wall allowed access to Rakhine State Street Journal, MI Radio, MITV, one-time in 2016, eight times in MRTV and MNA, arrived at the 2017, six times in February, 2018, Donethein temporary camp in 15 times in the arrangement of Buthidaung Township, Rakhine the Advisory Board for Imple- State, where they observed the mentation of Recommendations ground situations. on Rakhine State, making a to- There are totaling 263 dis- tal of 30 times media tours. The placed people, including 43 eth- Committee for Implementation nic households, at the Donethein of the Recommendations on temporary camp, where the Rakhine State has been making media personnel collected news arrangements for conducting two from them. They then proceed- guided media trips per month Journalists gather news from local people during their trip to Donethein temporary camp in Buthidaung ed to the Dabyuchaung Village, within 2018.—Myo Myint (MNA) Township in northern Rakhine State. PHOTO : THET LWIN SOE (IPRD) where they met with Muslim fam- (Translated by Win Ko Ko Aung) 26 JANUARY 2019 26 JANUARY 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Physical Getting rid of pests urgent and pressing need for Myanmar farmers Myanmar Gazette Appointment of

achievements By July Moe cies was first described by Jean Permanent Secretary (Myanma Alinn) Baptiste Boisduval in 1833. Able to eat many types of food, it is a The Union Government has appointed U Aung Soe, Direc- draw people closer, URRENTLY in some major pest throughout the world tor-General of Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization of the areas of the Regions The wingspan is about 40 Ministry of Commerce, concurrently as Permanent Secretary strengthen Union and States of the coun- mm. It is dark grey brown with of the same ministry. Ctry, various pests such a rusty tinge on its body. The as that of Fall Armyworm (FAW) pests could eat up (80) varieties Spirit and Swarming Caterpillar of various crops including rice, (RSC) ( Mauritia) ground nuts, vegetables and Status of Nationalities for Tourist Arrival (2017 - 2018) (SM) have infected the winter yellow colored crops, according ( Number ) O bring light into the lives of our ethnic brethren crop of corn and maize in the to agronomists. The pests de- across the country, the nationwide electrification plan fields of Myanmar at an alarm- stroyed the corn crops very easily is being implemented. Access to electricity drives the ing degree and situation. Despite and the germs grew very fast and 250000 236381 productivity of households, empowers women, and timely pest controls and protec- spread rapidly. T 200000 enables education and communication. Electrification develops tion have been carried out, some The farmers could get rid not just our lives, but also opens the path to better opportunities acres incurred damage and loss, of the pests in many ways such 150000 for future generations. but some winter crop of corn as that of spraying strong pesti- 100000 We are confident that electrification will shine the light could have been saved. cides, that of picking up by hands 98435

on future opportunities for our ethnic brethren. The Plant Protection Divi- and clearing away, that of light- 50000 42879 Roads and infrastructure are important for connecting all sion of the Myanma Agricultural ing up trap fire near the plants, 33963 40126 40828 of us and for developing our Service (Department of Agri- that of clearing the weeds, that of 0 economy. Electrification sup- culture under Ministry of turning upside down the earth in American Korean French Japanese Chinese Others ports communication efforts Agriculture, Livestock the plant areas, that of clearing Source: Ministry of Hotel and Tourism Information Unit: Central Statistical Organization These within the country and the and Irrigation) has con- away the eggs and maggots, that nationwide whole world. ducted a seminar on 5 of sending Mantis that have enor- “Having access to elec- January 2019 on the in- mous appetites, eating various achievements tricity will light up the lives of fection of pests namely aphids, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, Status of International Tourist Arrival both children and their par- Fall Armyworm (FAW) caterpillars and other soft-bod- (Number) were brought ents. It will be a guide for and Rice Swarming ied when young, that of 4500000 4279059 their future. There will also Caterpillar (RSC)(SM) spraying strong pesticides in the about by 4000000 be more opportunities for with the collaboration of Some months back, the Union Myint Zaw explained about the of pests had occurred in and morning and in the evening, ac- 3443009 3416305 3500000 businesses to grow. We are CABI (The Centre for Agri- Minister for Agriculture, and devastating pests. in Bangladesh in 2016. cording to Agricultural Officer 3079275 understanding 3000000 not trying to achieve electrifi- culture and Bioscience Inter- the Chief Minister of the Region Fall Armyworm larva vary The responsible persons of U Saw Win. 2500000 2304617 the needs, cation with a simple-minded national) and Exeter University Magway made field trips and delivered from light tan to black with the areas and the agricultural 2000000 approach; we are proceeding (The University of Exeter is a Region, Bago Region, Ayeyawad- awareness talks,” he continued. three light yellow stripes down professionals are providing nec- Timely protection 1500000 concerns, and with an open mind to achieve public research university in Ex- dy Region, Mon State, Kayin the back. There is a wider dark essary assistance in the preven- The farmers are now culti- 1000000 benefits for our nation,” said eter, Devon, South West England, State and Kachin State. stripe and a wavy yellow-red tion, protection and control of vating winter corn and maize, hopes of local 500000 State Counsellor Daw Aung United Kingdom) providing infor- Currently, Myingyan Town- blotched stripe on each side. pests in their field trips. and that Fall Armyworm (FAW) Therefore, getting 0 ethnic people, San Suu Kyi at the inaugura- mation on the infection of pests ship in Myingyan District of Man- Larvae have four pairs of fleshy In the infected areas by and Rice Swarming Caterpillar 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 tion of a hydropower station in some Regions and States of dalay Region, Tatkon Township of rid of pests has abdominal pro-legs in addition the Rice Swarming Caterpillar (RSC) are giving troubles to the and can help in Putao recently. the country. Nay Pyi Taw Area, Kyaing Tong to the pair at the end of the body. (RSC), pesticides spraying tasks farmers, and that the cultivators Source: Ministry of Hotel and Tourism become an urgent Information Unit: Central Statistical Organization spread the Another significant Locusts, armyworm, fruit Township of Shan (East) State, Fall armyworm resembles both through the unmanned aerial ve- could seek assistance and help achievement came on 23 flies, banana diseases, cassava Nyaugdone Township, Danuphyu and pressing re- armyworm and corn earworm, hicle (UAV) have been carried from the officials of the Myan- Union spirit December last year with diseases and wheat rusts are Township, Zalun Township, Hin- quirement for farm- but fall armyworm has a white out. In the uninfected areas, ear- ma Agriculture Service, and that the start of 24-hour power among the most destructive thada Township of Ayeyawad- inverted "Y" mark on the front of ly plant protection measures are early prevention and protection among them. supply to Maungtaw, Rakhine trans-boundary plant pests and dy Region have experienced ers in Myanmar, the dark head. The corn earworm being undertaken, according to could be carried out so that safe State, through the national diseases. Plant pests and diseas- the infection of Rice Swarming and stakeholders has an orange-brown head, while the Myanma Agriculture Service. and secure condition is being Invitation to young grid. Works are underway to es spread in three principal ways: Caterpillar (RSC) in the fields the armyworm has a brown head At this time of winter corn assured. supply power to villages in Maungtaw Township. Meanwhile, trade or other human-migrated of corn and maize, according to must consider it a with dark honeycombed mark- and maize season, the Fall Army- Beginning fourth week of De- writers for Sunday employees of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy fulfilled movement, environmental forc- the information released from priority. ings. Fall armyworm has four worm (FAW) and Rice Swarming cember 2018, total of (142,120) their duties and responsibilities by completing the more than es – weather and windborne, it the Ministry of Agriculture, Live- dark spots arranged in a square Caterpillar (RSC) grew heavily acres in Ayeyawaddy Region is 63 miles long 66-KV cable linking Punnagyun and Maungtaw, is learnt. stock and Irrigation. on top of the eighth abdominal and spread very fast, and de- recorded as sown acreage, where Special passing through Yathedaung and Buthidaung, and sub-power Mostly in Shan State, “In these areas, the Fall Ar- “Moreover, various spray segment. stroyed the plants, incurring (136,013) acres in (15) townships The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting stations at the cost of Ks20 billion. Sagaing Region and Nay Pyi Taw myworm (FAW) and Rice Swarm- methods of pesticides and the grave loss to the farmers. of Pathein, Hinthada, Maubin submissions of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short Besides, 1,530 households in Yathedaung in Rakhine State Area, and some areas of Chin ing Caterpillar (RSC) have infect- plant protection techniques were Fast spreading The local farmers and culti- and Myaungmya districts had stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next have been provided with electricity since 15 March last year State and Kachin State are found ed since second week of January, disseminated, and it has achieved The current winter corn and vators are required to constant- experienced of pests infection of Generation Platform. Interested candidates can send their thanks to the Yathedaung sub-power station, and 3,374 households to have the risk and possibility of and that due to the pests infec- some benefits. In the past years, maize crops areas is estimated ly check their plots whether it Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Rice work to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, were linked with a local sub-power station in October last year. infection of RSC. tion, the early and young age the infection of RSC could be at (150,000) acres in December, is likely to have the pests, and Swarming Caterpillar (RSC). Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, in The recent achievements signal a significant milestone in our crops of corn and maize have controlled by spraying with the and that in Myingyan Township seek assistance from the local According to the Ministry of person, or by email to ce@globalnewlightofmyanmar. development, enabling ethnic nationals living in different areas Infection of Rice Swarming been damaged, however, the insecticides. However, this year it is infected with Fall Armyworm authorities and the officials in Agriculture, Livestock and Irri- com with the following information: (1) Sector you to form closer bonds and strengthen loving kindness. Caterpillar (RSC) matured corn crops are saved the infection of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and Rice Swarming Cater- the regions and states in fighting gation, there is possible risk of wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Own These nationwide achievements were brought about by The early estimation has from damaged,” said farmer U (FAW) and Rice Swarming Cat- pillar (RSC), and in a few weeks against the pests, citing to the economic loss on (39,572) acres, name and (if different) your penname,(3) Your level of understanding the needs, concerns, and hopes of local ethnic projected that of the high risk Myint Zaw. erpillar (RSC) are very hard to time it spread to other Regions advice given by Deputy Direc- and that (6,559) acres have been education, (4) Name of your School/College/University, people, and can help spread the Union spirit among them. They areas are in Shan State, Rakhine “Currently, about (2000) kill and to get rid of as they do and States. tor-General U Hla Myint Aung. so far damaged. Therefore, get- (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece also show the cetana (goodwill) and care we have for all ethnic State, Chin State, Kayah State, acres of crops have been in- not die through the spraying. The Currently, the pests have ting rid of pests has become an is your original work and has not been submitted to any nationals. Nay Pyi Taw Area, Sagaing Re- fected with the pests. When the female produced eggs into infected (100,000) acres in Ay- Feature of Rice Swarming urgent and pressing require- other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color Every citizen is valuable to the nation. Despite living in gion, that of the medium risk pests infected the areas in Zalun insects that eat away the plants eyawaddy Region, and they are Caterpillar (RSC) ment for farmers in Myanmar, photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) different areas, we are truly living on the same land and drink- areas are in Yangon Region and Township, the necessary plans from the base, and the worst sce- destroying all the unripe crops as Spodoptera Mauritia (SM), and stakeholders must consider Contact information (email address, mobile number, ing the same water. To gain further achievements in terms of Tanintharyi Region, and that of for plant protection and pests nario is that the germs are easy well as matured crops. The pest the lawn armyworm or paddy it a priority. etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New Light of security and socio-economic development of all ethnic people, the low risk areas are in Manda- control are being carried out by to multiply, making us helpless control tasks are required the swarming caterpillar, is a Myanmar all are urged to work together with the Union Spirit. lay Region, the Myanma Agriculture Service. to get rid of the pests,” farmer U whole year round. Such infection of the family . The spe- Translated by UMT (Ahlon) 26 JANUARY 2019 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Rural www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR people enjoy Aye Min Soe [email protected] pot carrying SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Kyaw Myaing game in

SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min Sagaing Zaw Htet Oo Win Ko Ko Aung RURAL people in Sagaing held

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR a traditional folk game of “pots Ye Htut Tin, carrying” in celebration of a [email protected] local monk’s ascending to the monastery of Obo village on 24 LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), January, attracting tourists and [email protected] people from nearby areas.—U Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Ko Min (Indaw) [email protected] PHOTO: U KO MIN (INDAW) (Translated by JT) TRANSLATORS Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon New chili pepper, tamarind enter Yangon market Kyaw Zin Lin Kyaw Zin Tun NEW chili pepper started enter- of Shan and Kyauk Ye long chili chants. In 2018, the price of new has been entering the market, ing the Yangon region market peppers also declined to around chili pepper from the delta re- traders wishing to store the REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, in the middle of January, said K4,000 from K4,600 per viss. The gions declined to a record K2,200 crop for a year usually buy it in [email protected] merchants. price of Indian chili pepper also per viss in the wholesale market. March,” said a local tamarind New chili pepper from Hin- fell to K4,300 from K4,600 per The price has increased seller. PHOTOGRAPHER thada and Myanaung, cultivat- viss. to about K3,800 per viss. Tam- Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Although the prices of ed with seeds from India, was Chili pepper is grown in arind started entering the Yan- tamarind increased to about COMPUTER TEAM selling at a wholesale price of the delta regions after the har- gon region market at the end K3,500 per viss in 2017, they fell Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, K4,300 per viss when it entered vesting of the monsoon paddy. of December. On 23 January, to K1,500 per viss in 2018, ac- Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, the Yangon region market. But Therefore, new chili pepper is the prices of tamarind fell by cording to merchants.—Maung Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe the price fell to K3,900-4,000 per expected to enter the market K150-K200 per viss. Say Aung viss on 23 January. The prices at the end of March, said mer- “Although new tamarind (Translated by Hay Mar) EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Weapons, drugs seized in Tachilek CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Four-year-old girl drowns in San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 boat accident in Inle Lake ACTING on a tip, officials with Ges.m.b.H brand with 12 bul- the police and the anti-drug lets. ADVERTISING & MARKETING A four-year-old girl reportedly as Aung Thet Phyo, 19, from squad searched a car and In a separate case, author- ( +95) (01) 8604530, fell overboard into Inle Lake Ywarma village. The driver seized weapons and drugs from ities stopped and searched a Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] after the motorized boat her of the second boat has been it in Tachilek Township of Shan motorcycle, driven by Maung [email protected] family was travelling in collided identified as Zaw Oo, 26. The State (West) on 24 January. Two Ba, 48, en route from Aungpinle with another boat on Thursday. accident took place at 5.30 p.m. men have been charged in the village to Tachilek around 10.55 Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at Her body was found at a depth on 24 January. The girl’s body case. They have been identified p.m. the same day, and seized No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan of six feet near the accident was fished out and taken to as Sai Lone Than, 33, and Kyaw 1.2 grams of heroin. In connec- Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light site. Nyaungshwe Hospital. Kyaw Win, 46. The authorities tion with the case, the authori- of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. The girl was travelling with The Nyaungshwe Police found Sai Lone Than carrying ties arrested a 25-year-old man 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. her parents and two-month-old have initiate action against a gas gun and 17 drug tablets, for selling drugs at Wankaung [email protected] sister from north to south on the two boat drivers under the while they found Kyaw Kyaw market. The Tachilek Police www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com the lake. Their boat was being existing laws.— Translated by Win carrying a pistol made have filed a case against the www.facebook.com/TheGNLM driven by Wa Toke, also known La Woon in and of the Glock two men.—Sai Yaung Khan

DaNa Facility, Snacks Mandalay to jointly invest $3.1 mln in spices market

THE DaNa Facility, a UK Gov- The investment supports and a win for Snacks Mandalay. ness. Through this project, we ernment Department for Inter- direct purchasing of spices Speaking at the launch will provide a stable market and national Development (DFID) from farmers at the spot-mar- event the Head of DFID Myan- more income for Myanmar farm- funded programme, and Snacks ket price in Yangon, 16% - 23% mar, Dr Gail Marzetti, said “we ers and create job opportunities Mandalay, a food processing higher than the price farmers see that it has significant po- for women labourers through company, yesterday announced traditionally get from traders. tential to increase the incomes farming.” a joint investment of $3.1 mil- Snacks Mandalay will then pro- of farmers, transform the pro- The project is specifically Write for us lion in an innovative new project, cess and sell the spices through duction and quality of spices in targeting spices farmers who

We appreciate your feedback and Three Star Chili, focused on in- organic and conventional Myanmar, and help the market are amongst poorest with in- contributions. If you have any comments creasing the number of spice channels in domestic and for- become more efficient and in- comes of less than K 170,000 or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email farmers in the Mandalay Region eign markets. clusive.” per family - equivalent to the [email protected] involved in their supply chains. Through improving the pro- Also speaking in Mandalay international $1.90 poverty line. with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only The programme will engage cessing of spices to international Dr. Pyae Phyo Aye, Managing The typical net earnings of these able to publish “Letter to the Editor” 4,000 poor farmers into high standards, Snacks Mandalay will Director of Snacks Mandalay farmers is about K 90,000 per that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words value crop supply chains and sell products in premium mar- said: “Sustainability is a goal person per month, with women please be aware that your letter will be providing training to increase kets for higher market prices. for everyone involved in the earning around 30% less than edited. incomes. This is a win for poor farmers whole value chain of our busi- men.—GNLM 26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Freshly harvested green gram fetches high price in Yangon market NEWLY harvested green gram varieties of green gram. Green has begun entering the market gram can be harvested two and in the Thongwa Township of Yan- a half months after planting. Nor- gon Region, with growers selling mally, local growers start planting it at a high price, according to green gram in the second week wholesalers. of November. Growers estimate Wholesalers said the price that almost all green gram plan- of green gram was K44,500 per tations will be ready for harvest basket on 25 January. Each bas- in mid-February. U Tin Myint ket contains 20 viss (72 pounds) Aung, the head of the Thongwa of green gram. The price has Township Agriculture Depart- increased by K11,500 compared ment, said depending on the cli- with last year, when a basket of mate, quality of soil, seeds, ferti- green gram was fetching K33,000. lizers and other inputs, an acre of The price of green gram is usu- green gram can produce over 20 ally volatile at the beginning of baskets of the crop. For the 2018- the harvest period. The price is 2019 Financial Year, the acreage expected to change, depending of winter green gram in the town- on the production. ship stands at 129,984 acres, he In Thongwa Township, added.—Ko Kyaw (Thongwa) growers are mainly cultivating (Translated by Khaing Thanda Fresh green gram prices increased by K 11,500 compared with last year in the Yangon market. monsoon paddy and marketable Lwin) PHOTO: KO KYAW (THONGWA) Myanmar International Trade deficit shrinks to $1 bln as imports fall A decline in imports in the first billion. Myanmar exports agri- The government is trying Furniture Expo 2019 to be quarter of the current fiscal year cultural products, prod- to reduce the trade deficit by helped narrow the trade deficit ucts, minerals, forest products, screening luxury import items held at Tatmadaw Hall to US$1 billion from $1.4 billion finished industrial goods, and im- and boosting exports. recorded in the corresponding ports capital goods, intermediate Myanmar’s trade defi- By Nyein Nyein of bamboo, rattan, and wood to period of the previous financial goods, CMP raw materials, and cit stood at $91.9 million in the markets in the US, the Republic year, according to data from the consumer goods. 2012-2013FY, $2.5 billion in the THE Myanmar International Fur- of Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Ministry of Commerce. The country relies more on 2013-2014FY, $4.9 billion in the niture Expo 2019 will be jointly Australia, and the EU. The ex- Between 1 October and 11 the agriculture and manufac- 2014-2015 FY, $5.4 billion in the held by the Myanmar Rattan ports of bamboo, rattan, and January, Myanmar’s external turing sectors for exports. While 2015-2016FY, $5.5 billion in the and Bamboo Entrepreneurs wood furniture fetch over US$20 trade increased to $9.15 billion export earnings from the CMP 2016-2017FY, and $1.3 billion in Association and the Wood-based million per year, according to the from $8.97 billion registered in (cut, make, and pack) garment last six-month mini-budget pe- Furniture Association from 14 to Myanmar Rattan and Bamboo the same period of 2017-2018 FY. businesses are rising, the coun- riod, according to statistics re- 17 February at the Tatmadaw Entrepreneurs Association. “The Exports increased by $284 million try’s reliance on natural resourc- leased by the Central Statistical Exhibition Hall. The objectives income from bamboo, rattan, and to reach $4 billion, while imports es such as natural gas and jade Organization (CSO).—Mon Mon behind the expo include improv- wood exports has reached $20 fell by $100 million to touch $5 is lessening. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) ing Myanmar’s furniture industry, million. But, earnings should shifting to value-added produc- have increased. In the last 30 to tion, creating jobs, alleviating 40 years, Myanmar has exported Myanmar-Japan Nov trade declines nearly 4% poverty, improving import-sub- teak logs and raw materials as the stitution businesses, encouraging country was affected by the poor MYANMAR’S trade with Japan ed by sea. Myanmar’s exports to pan reached nearly $1.095 billion, value-added producers, holding infrastructure. There are over in November, the second month Japan cover garments, marine increasing by $170 million from international furniture expos, and 700 rattan and bamboo companies of fiscal year 2018-2019, totalled products, rice, sesame, rubber, $925 million recorded in the cor- upgrading technology by linking in Viet Nam. But Myanmar has US$146 million, a decline of $5.9 and other agricultural products. responding period of the previous with international producers. 30 to 40 value-added rattan and million, or 3.9 per cent, from the Its imports from the East Asian year. The Myanmar Investment “The two associations have bamboo enterprises. We need to same month in the previous fis- country include machines, elec- Commission permitted two Jap- a number of producers and ex- make efforts to increase the num- cal, the Ministry of Commerce tronic devices, fertilizers, chem- anese enterprises to bring in for- porters. The event will help them ber of value-added producers and reported. The total bilateral trade ical products, medicines, and eign direct investments of $5.526 connect with local and foreign help them grow their business,” figure for November includes automobiles. In October, the million in the first two months of buyers,” said U Kyaw Thu, the said U Kyaw Thu. The Myanmar $103 million in exports and $42 first month of the 2018-19 FY, My- the current fiscal year, according chair of the Myanmar Rattan International Furniture Expo is a million in imports. Compared anmar’s total trade with Japan to the Directorate of Investment and Bamboo Entrepreneurs biannual event organized by the with November 2017, the import was registered at $152.197 million, and Company Administration. Association. Sixty companies two associations. This will be the value decreased by half, but ex- with exports of $65.54 million and Japan’s investments in Myanmar will showcase their products at tenth expo for value-added furni- ports increased by almost $37.8 imports worth $86.6 million. in the mini-budget period totalled more than 160 booths during the ture products made of bamboo, million. Normally, Myanmar’s During the mini-budget pe- $134.6 million.—Khine Khant four-day expo. At present, My- rattan, and wood. (Translated imports exceed its exports in bi- riod (April-September) in 2018, (Translated by Khaing anmar exports furniture made by Ei Myat Mon) lateral trade with Japan, conduct- the country’s total trade with Ja- Thanda Lwin)

the current FY. Local merchants Onion prices fall back in Yangon market said onion prices are expected to ONION prices are falling in the for the kitchen crop is not strong, an inflow of 180,000 tons of the Yenangyoung market. This fiscal upswing in the market after the Yangon market this harvest sea- said merchants. crop from onion-producing areas, year saw a decline in exports of middle of this year, when onions son due to the low demand, said Depending on their size and including Myingyan and Seikpyu onions via sea, but the crop is grown in the cold season usually local wholesalers. freshness, onions were fetching townships. In the Pakokku mar- being exported to neighboring enter the market and demand for At present, the market has between K200-1,150 per viss (3.6 ket, onion prices have declined to countries through the border the crop is strong.—Maung Say seen a massive inflow of freshly pounds) on 23 January in the Yan- K500 per viss, while a viss of on- gates. There has been no demand Aung (Translated by Khaing harvested onions, but the demand gon wholesale market, which saw ions is selling for about K450 in the from Viet Nam and in Thanda Lwin) 26 JANUARY 2019 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Union Minister Nai Thet Lwin opens archway to Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest

MYANMAR Ethnics Culture Fest socioeconomic development. He was formally opened with a cer- said the various ethnic races in emony unveiling its archway at Myanmar may historically hold the Kyaikkasan Sports Ground different perspectives. He said in Tamway Township, Yangon it is possible to cast aside our Region yesterday. differences and combine our Union Minister for Ethnic similarities as we move forward Affairs, Nai Thet Lwin, delivered or still unite with our differenc- the opening speech. He first es in hand. He said our nation thanked the Myanmar Ethnic En- can be united even with these trepreneurs Association (MEEA) differences. for organizing the culture fest, He said organizing culture as it provides an opportunity to fests such as this one will knit materialize the close relations ethnic races together by exposing and unity of all the ethnic races them to the different customs in Myanmar. and traditions of each other. This Myanmar is a Union all the will dispel doubts between the ethnic races are living together ethnic brothers and sisters and in, and as such, ethnic solidarity establish firm trust that will pave is of critical importance, said Nai the way for the success of the Thet Lwin. He said this solidari- peace process and establishing ty is essential for implementing a democratic federal union. Union Minister Nai Thet Lwin and officials cut ribbon to open Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest. PHOTO: MNA peace, which in turn will drive The Union government is providing leadership to the all said the Union Minister. of the Union Peace Commission, citizens striving to establish this The Union Minister said with and Dr. Aung Tun Thet, regional democratic federal union, said the variety of ethnic races dis- minister U Zaw Aye Maung, re- the Union Minister. He said the playing their tradition, customs, gional minister for Kayin ethnic Union Peace Conference – 21st regional products and other as- affairs Naw Pan Thinzar Myo, Century Panglong has already pects of their lives, in addition to MEEA Chair U Yaw Set, Vice- held its third session, where they the Miss Ethnic Myanmar 2019 Chair L Pai Kunsar, general sec- managed to establish fundamen- pageant, attendees will feel as retary U Min Banyar San, and Mr. tal principles on democracy and if they are in all the states and Ai Min and Mr. Zhang Rui from federalism. He said if all the eth- regions at once. He expressed his Inner Mongolia Kincaid Indus- nic races succeed in building last- desire to hold consecutive culture trial Group, formally opened the ing mutual trust and cooperation fest in Yangon and other parts of archway for Myanmar Ethnics then we will be able to strengthen the country. The Union Minister Culture Fest. national reconciliation and unity, said it is important for regional The Union Ministers, of- which will lead to a peaceful and products to penetrate into the ficials and invited guests then Kayah ethnic cultural troupe performs at Ethnics Culture Fest. prosperous democratic federal global market so as to attract toured the ethnic culture exhibits, PHOTO: MNA union. more foreign tourists, raise the business exhibits, and Kachin The Union Minister said his standard of regional products on manaw dance at the culture fest. ministry is always actively pro- par with global brands, and to The Myanmar Ethnics Cul- moting ethnic languages, litera- bring in benefits to the nation. ture Fest will be open from 11 ture, traditions and culture. He Next, Yangon Region Min- am to 10 pm every day from 25 requested every ethnic race to ister for Rakhine Ethnic Affairs, to 30 January. The culture fest value the traditions and culture U Zaw Aye Maung, delivered a will include performances from from other ethnic races as much speech and MEEA Chair U Yaw famous artists, the Miss Ethnic as they did to their own. He said Set explained the motives for or- Myanmar 2019 pageant, various the basic need for economic de- ganizing the culture fest. exhibition booths on ethnic cul- velopment is good infrastructure Afterwards, Union Minister ture and way of life, an ethnics and sufficient energy. While the Nai Thet Lwin, Union Minister night market, game activities, Union government is working for Commerce Dr. Than Myint, and over 800 stalls selling food hard in that area, businesses Union Minister for Hotels and and souvenirs. —Yi Yi Myint, Chin ethnics troupe play traditional music . PHOTO: MNA from the private sector also need Tourism U Ohn Maung, MEEA Ohmar Thant (Translated by to chip in to boost development, Patrons Dr. Tin Myo Win, Chair Zaw Htet Oo)

Kayin ethnic dance troupe entertain the visitors with traditional dance. PHOTO: MNA Kachin delegation performsManaw dance at Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest. PHOTO: MNA 26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 13 Thura U Shwe Mann receives Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye UN’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, receives Special Envoy of UNSG

US Ambassador separately UNION Minister for Social AA attacks, the movements vestments to Rakhine State, Welfare, Relief and Reset- of Red Cross Association in the status of amending the tlement Dr. Win Myat Aye cooperation with ICRC and child rights law and forma- received Ms. Christine IFRC, drawing up schemes tion of National Committee Schraner Burgener, Spe- by the committee on imple- and work committees for cial Envoy of the United menting the recommenda- Preventing Grave Viola- Nations Secretary-Gener- tions on Rakhine State for tions against Children in al on Myanmar, yesterday cooperation with related Armed Conflicts. – MNA morning, at the Maykhalar ministries, cooperation with (Translated by Win Ko Ko Hall at the Minister’s office AHA centre, attracting in- Aung) in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they discussed matters relating to drawing up a strategy on closing down the internally displaced persons camps, preparing Fact-Sheet to give true in- formation for the repatria- Thura U Shwe Mann holds a meeting with US Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Scot Marciel in tion process, forming Py- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA ithu Hluttaw committee to check the appeal and com- CHAIRMAN of Py- Mr. Scot Marciel at 2 pm Myanmar and the rule of plaint letters, rendering idaungsu Hluttaw's Legal on the same day at Hlut- law were cordially dis- humanitarian assistance Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye shakes hands with Ms. Affairs and Special Cases taw building in Nay Pyi cussed. to the people displaced by Christine Schraner Burgener, . PHOTO: MNA Assessment Commission Taw. During the meeting Thura U Shwe Mann sep- During the meeting with the US Ambassador, arately received UN Sec- with the Special Envoy cooperation and develop- Foreign Banks Selection Board holds first meeting retary General's Special on Myanmar, stability and mental processes of the Envoy on Myanmar Ms. development of the Ra- two countries were cor- THE Foreign Banks Selec- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to further foreign banks to Christine Burgener yes- khine State, right under- dially discussed. —MNA tion Board of the Central carry out its foreign banks develop the country’s econ- terday 11:30 am and US standing by international (Translated by Kyaw Bank of Myanmar held its section processes. omy and to strengthen the Ambassador to Myanmar, communities for peace in Zin Lin) first meeting at the CBM in The CBM will allow financial sector. —MNA Trade with India in Myanmar’s imports decline $155 November up over 39% million in current fiscal BILATERAL trade be- Myanmar exports tween Myanmar and In- areca nuts, ginger, saffron, THE value of Myanmar’s 18 January, Myanmar im- ing goods declined in the ed goods amounting to $5 dia topped US$147 million turmeric, bay leaves, fish- imports in the 2018-2019 ported capital goods worth current FY. Compared billion, a decline of $197 in November, the second ery and forest products, fiscal year has exceeded nearly $1.8 billion, inter- with the same period in million from the previous month of 2018-2019 fiscal and human hair to India. US$5.4 billion, a drop of mediate goods worth $1.9 the previous FY, imports of FY. In comparison, pub- year, with exports worth Its imports medicines, oil nearly $155 million from billion, consumer goods capital goods declined by lic sector imports rose by $72.8 million and imports cakes, electronic products, the corresponding period worth over $1 billion, and $127 million, intermediate $42.5 million from the pre- valued at $74.5 million, ac- motorbikes, cotton yarn, of the previous financial CMP products worth $673 goods by $79 million, and vious fiscal year.—Shwe cording to the Ministry of non-alloy steel and con- year, the Ministry of Com- million. consumer products by $83 Khine Commerce. struction materials. merce reported on Friday. Apart from CMP prod- million. During the period, (Translated by Compared with the According to the Between 1 October and ucts, imports of remain- the private sector import- Khaing Thanda Lwin) same month in the previ- ministry, trade with India ous FY, Myanmar-India reached its peak of $1.9 trade has increased by $41.6 billion in the 2016-2017FY. CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE million, or 39 per cent. In The figure dropped to $1.47 M.V PACITA VOY. NO. (032 W/E) M.V ALS SUZURAN VOY. NO. (027 N/S) November 2017, bilateral billion in the 2017-2018FY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PACITA VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ALS trade between the coun- During the 2018 mi- NO. (032 W/E) are hereby notified that the vessel will be SUZURAN VOY. NO. (027 N/S) are hereby notified that tries was valued at $105.7 ni-budget period (April and arriving on 26-01-2019 and cargo will be discharged into the vessel will be arriving on 26-01-2019 and cargo will million, with exports worth September), bilateral trade the premises of M.I.T.T/A.I.P.T where it will lie at the be discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will $25.6 million and imports exceeded $800 million, with consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the totalling $80 million. $292 million in exports and and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Myanmar conducts $508 million in imports. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am trade with India via both According to DICA, In- 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 the sea and border routes. dian investment in Myan- declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo The two countries trade mar during the mini-budget from the Vessel. from the Vessel. goods mainly through the period was $19.9 million. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Tamu and Reed border The country has seen no the Claims Day. the Claims Day. checkpoints. new investments from In- SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT In October, the first dia in the current FY.—Swe MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY month of the 2018-19FY, Nyein AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES AGENT FOR: M/S INTERASIA LINES bilateral trade totalled (Translated by Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 $153.365 million. Khaing Thanda Lwin) 26 JANUARY 2019 14 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 120 investment opportunities worth over US$3 bln to be showcased at Invest Myanmar Summit in Nay Pyi Taw

OVER 120 regional and private Union of Myanmar Federation fective implementation of the business projects worth a total of Chambers of Commerce and Myanmar Sustainable Devel- potential value of more than Industry (‘UMFCCI’). opment Programme (‘MSDP’), USD$3 billion (about MMK$4.6 One of these prospects is and the participation of ten of trillion) will be showcased at the development of Myotha In- Myanmar’s regions and states. the upcoming Invest Myan- dustrial Park City (‘MIPC’) in “We will be unveiling two key mar Summit, happening on Mandalay Region. The MIPC information packages at the In- On 28 and 29 January 2019 at the Myanmar 28 and 29 January 2019 at the currently holds the highest val- vest Myanmar Summit 2019,” Convention Centre-II in Nay Pyi Taw. Myanmar Convention Centre 2 ue in the Project Data Bank said U Wai Phyo, Chairman (MICC-2) in Nay Pyi Taw. Local thus far and promises to open of Invest Myanmar Summit and international investors who up to 33,700 jobs1 in 5 target 2019. “The first is the MSDP, attend the event will be among industries: infrastructure, la- the second the National Project Thaung Tun, Mr. Serge Pun, from eight key industries, and the first to explore key invest- bour intensive-industries like Bank. Summit participants will Vice Chairman and Chief Ex- State and Regional govern- ing projects in Myanmar. food and wood processing, cap- be the first to hear key facts ecutive Officer of New Yangon ment representatives. Private “With the projects on show- ital-intensive industries like and insights from Dr. Set Aung Development Company Ltd., business exhibitors will also case, local and international pharmaceutical and renewable and U Min Ye Paing Hein, the and Mr. Yuan Shaobin, Manag- be present to showcase their investors at the Summit will energy production, consumer authors of these two landmark ing Director of CITIC Group business projects and speak have a very clear picture of the services and producer services documents.” (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. with prospective partners. prospects they can look forward like banking and finance. Other speakers at the Sum- As the first nationwide Attendees of the Summit to when investing in Myanmar, Other highlights of the mit will include State Counsel- collaboration between Myan- will also have the option to re- the industries they can invest Summit include the launch of lor H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, mar’s Central Government and quest appointments with key in, and types of projects open to the National Project Bank, a newly minted Union Minister its private sector, the Summit Ministry and industry repre- them in each state and region,” centralised database of key of Investment and Foreign will host Union Government sentatives to facilitate targeted, said U Zaw Min Win, President, projects which will enable ef- Economic Relations H.E. U Ministers, key representatives fruitful discussions.— GNLM

U Maung Shwe (a) Nr. B.L. Goenka Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects receives Overseas Indian Award newspaper press houses in Zeyathiri Township

THE Deputy Minister for In- formation, U Aung Hla Tun, inspected the Myanma Alinn, the Kyemon, and Nay Pyi Taw newspaper press houses and the printing house of the Printing and Publishing Department, all located on Khayay Pin Junction, Zeyathiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw, and met with their staff yes- terday. Firstly, the Deputy Minister Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects the pre-press processes at and entourage inspected the clin- the press house of the News and Periodicals Enterprise in Nay Pyi Taw ic and recreational room opened yesterday. PHOTO: MNA in the Nay Pyi Taw newspaper printing factory and guided offi- education, setting up mobile med- press house and gave instruc- cials to complete the printing task ical examination and treatment Thiri Thudamma Manijotadhara U Maung Shwe (a) Nr. B.L. tions as necessary. They then in- on time. The Deputy Minister clinics, organizing staff excur- Goenka was one of the 193 recipients of The Pravasi Bhara- spected the training hall, library, then inspected the newsroom sion trips, working for increased tiya Samman Award (Overseas Indian Award) conferred by pre-press department, computer and printing press of Myanma opportunities for staff to write President of India Mr. Ram Nath Kovind this year. training room, and the printing Alinn and Kyemon newspapers. articles under pseudonyms, and He accepted the award in India and returned to Myan- press museum. He listened to explanations from explained the difficulties in gath- mar yesterday evening. He was welcomed by, people from The Deputy Minister then officials and gave suggestions as ering information from other de- Hindu communities in Yangon, and organizations at Yangon visited the nursery opened for necessary. In the afternoon, the partments. The Deputy Minister International Airport.—GNLM families of staff members. He Deputy Minister met with staff responded to the staff’s presenta- gave presents to the children from the News and Periodicals tions and gave suggestions and there and inspected the chil- Enterprise and the Printing advice as necessary. Following dren’s outdoor playground, the and Publishing Department in this, U Aung Myo Myint, Direc- futsal court, volleyball court, and Boewazira Hall. tor-General of the Printing and sepak takraw court built for the He said while he does not Publishing Department, and U Ye staff’s physical wellbeing. The have the chance to meet with Naing, Managing Director of the Deputy Minister then inspected the staff regularly, he always has News and Periodicals Enterprise the staff residential buildings, intentions on meeting cordially explained the completed tasks for including the single dormito- staff. He said they will only be fulfilling the staff’s requests, and ries, the fruits, vegetables and able to provide quick and effective future plans to fulfill the remain- flower orchards, and the low-cost solutions if staff members voice ing requests. Deputy Minister U product stalls. Next, the Deputy their concerns and challenges. Aung Hla Tun then delivered the Minister inspected the process The various staff members then closing speech and concluded the of school textbooks for the Min- discussed organizing seminars meeting. —MNA (Translated istry of Education printed at the on health and social protection by Zaw Htet Oo) WORLD

26 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 Underground in Jerusalem, a rare look at an ancient tomb

JERUSALEM — Flashlight ological sites in east Jerusalem 1860s, when the Ottoman Em- beams pierce the darkness and are often freighted with religious pire ruled the region, is thought reveal an archaeological gem significance and questions linked to be the first modern archae- in underground Jerusalem few to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ological dig in the Holy Land, have had the chance to glimpse The Tomb of the Kings is no said Jean-Baptiste Humbert, a in recent years. exception, though with interna- French archaeologist who has The elaborate, 2,000-year-old tional involvement since France carried out excavations at the tomb’s stone shelves once held owns it. Israel occupied mainly tomb. sarcophagi, and its steps are Palestinian east Jerusalem in Felicien de Saulcy of France hewn from rock connecting its the 1967 Six-Day War and later took on the project in 1863 and chambers. annexed it in a move never rec- sought to confirm it was the tomb It serves as a remarkable ognised by the international com- of biblical figures King David and example of a Roman-era tomb munity. It sees the entire city as Solomon, giving rise to the site’s — considered among the largest its capital, while the Palestinians name. That theory has been ruled in the region — but it remains view the eastern sector as the out, but the name has endured. closed for now and largely forgot- capital of their future state. Several sarcophagi were ten in a corner of east Jerusalem. found inside and are now in Talks are ongoing between France wants guarantees the Louvre museum in Paris, France, which owns the site Groups of ultra-Orthodox including one with an Aramaic known as the Tomb of the Kings, Jews have gathered at the tomb’s Talks are ongoing between France, which owns the site known as the inscription. and Israel to reopen it, and AFP gate to press for its reopening so Tomb of the Kings, and Israel to reopen it. PHOTO: AFP According to the most com- was recently given an exclusive that they can pray there. They monly accepted theory, it refers tour. “We are talking about prob- describe it as a holy burial site of around a decade ago also led ministry said negotiations are to Queen Helena of Adiabene, in ably the most important, fasci- ancient ancestors. to criticism. The court case has continuing, without elaborating. today’s Iraqi Kurdistan, and she nating and large monument in “All we ask is to enter, make been abandoned for now at the Both states are concerned may have built the tomb for her Jerusalem outside the Old City,” a prayer and leave,” said Natanel request of Israel’s foreign min- it could become more of a re- dynasty. She is thought to have said Yuval Baruch, Jerusalem re- Snir, who was part of a group of istry, but there are discussions ligious than archaeological converted to Judaism and her re- gional archaeologist for the Israel around 12 ultra-Orthodox Jews about whether to resume it, said site after its reopening. In the mains may well have been buried Antiquities Authority. who briefly gathered outside the Rachel Shakargy of the Israeli meantime, an iron gate leading there. Whether or not that is the The tomb has been closed gate Thursday. There has also rabbinical courts. to ancient steps, ritual baths case, the site is also believed to since 2010 due to renovations been a challenge at Israel’s rab- Before reopening the site, and the expansive tomb fur- have been reused over the years. costing around a million euros binical court — which rules on France wants guarantees it will ther below remains locked. After de Saulcy’s excava- ($1.1 million). But its unique matters related to Jewish law and not face legal challenges and is tion, the tomb was purchased by status, Jewish veneration of the holy sites — over access to the asking for commitments on how Queen’s tomb? the Pereire brothers, a Jewish burial site and its location in the tomb and France’s ownership. visits will be managed. Both the history of the site banking family in Paris that would disputed city have added to com- A concert at the site organ- French officials declined to and how France came to own it later hand the property over to plications in reopening it. Archae- ised with a Palestinian group comment, while Israel’s foreign are complex. An excavation in the France.— AFP

Remains found of explorer who put Australia on the map India launches Kalamsat, SYDNEY (Australia) — The re- “We were very lucky” said Microsat-R mains of the first British explorer Wass, he “had a breastplate made to circumnavigate the Australi- of lead meaning it would not have satellites an continent and popularise the corroded.” country’s name have been found “We’ll now be able to study NEW DELHI — The Indian near a busy London railway sta- his skeleton to see whether life at Space Research Organisation tion. sea left its mark and what more (ISRO) has successfully launched Archaeologists sifting we can learn about him.” Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle through a vast burial ground near Flinders is a hero for many (PSLV) C44 carrying Kalamsat Euston station said Friday they Australians of European origin, and Microsat-R, officials said had found a coffin plate identify- with stations, streets, squares Friday. ing the last resting place of Royal and towns across the country The satellites were launched Navy captain Matthew Flinders. named after him. from Satish Dhawan Space Cen- Flinders was buried on 23rd The discovery of his remains tre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, off the July 1814, but not before publish- comes on the eve of “Australia Bay of Bengal coast located in the ing “A Voyage to Terra Australis,” Day” a controversial national southern Indian state of Andhra which described his circumnav- holiday which falls on the date Pradesh at 11:37 p.m. (local time) igation of Australia in 1802-1803 of the arrival of the British First on Thursday. “India’s Polar Sat- that proved it was a continent. Fleet to Australia. ellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) “Flinders put Australia on Many Australians view the successfully injected Microsat-R the map due to his tenacity and Fleet and men like Flinders as and Kalamsat-V2 satellites into expertise as a navigator and ex- harbingers of the decimation of their designated orbits,” a state- plorer,” said Helen Wass, an ar- ancient Aboriginal societies and ment issued by ISRO said. Tel- chaeologist overseeing the dig for cultures. There is added contro- evision images show the rocket the HS2 high speed rail project. versy over the role of an aborig- blasted off from the launch pad, With an estimated 40,000 re- inal Australian aide to Flinders emitting a bright orange flame mains at the site, archaeologists named Bungaree, who has been from its tail and moving upwards were not sure they were going largely eclipsed by his British in the sky. Indian Prime Minister The coffin plate of Royal Navy captain Matthew Flinders, unearthed to find Flinders, whose resting captain, but who historians now Narendra Modi congratulated the during excavation work at St James’s Gardens near Euston station in place had been subject to much believe played a crucial role in space scientists for another suc- London. PHOTO: AFP speculation. success of the voyages.— AFP cessful launch of PSLV.—Xinhua 26 JANUARY 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Koreans urge ‘Monster’ We’ll do our best against Yangon Kim to choose Watford United: Win Naing Tun

over Beijing YADANARBON F.C. forward Win Naing Tun has expressed his ABU DHABI (United Arab Emirates)—South Korea defender confidence his team will do their Kim Min-jae’s goal-scoring exploits at the Asian Cup have not best and clinch a victory in the gone unnoticed overseas, but team-mates are urging him to follow match against Yangon United Son Heung-min to England rather than go to China. F.C. on 27 January, according to The 22-year-old centre-back, nicknamed “Monster”, has the Myanmar National League. burnished his reputation as one of the region’s hottest prospects, “Previous matches have not scoring twice and proving formidable at the back as South Korea been easy on us, but I think we reached the quarter-finals. are getting better and better. We Baek Sung-kwon, general manager of his current club Jeon- have been training rigorously buk Motors, confirmed a bid from Premier League club Watford and will do our best in the match which is reported to be around $8 million. against Yangon United,” said the Beijing Guoan, who finished the 2018 Chinese Super League young striker. season in fourth, are also in the hunt but so far, Kim is keeping Win Naing Tun also invited his cards close to his chest. fans to cheer at the match, which “Until now, I want to focus only on the Asian Cup,” he said will be played at the Ba Htoo on Thursday. Stadium in Mandalay, the home “I just want to talk about getting good results and so, at the of the Yadanarbon F.C. moment, I haven’t got anything to say about (a transfer). “The match will be among “I just want to focus on helping the team not concede any the most thrilling matches of the goals.” Myanmar National League,” he Yadanabon F.C.’s striker Win Naing Tun. PHOTO: YDNBFC Kim is already an established international, but missed the added. 2018 World Cup through injury. The previous two matches ed, which is still leading the MNL said Win Naing Tun. The match, A move to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League proved of the Yadanarbon F.C. ended in scoring table with two wins. scheduled to start at 3.30 p.m, the making of Kim’s celebrated team-mate Son, while Ki Sung- a draw, and so the team needs “Each move on the pitch will will be broadcast live on MRTV more wins to advance against de- tell the story of the two teams’ and MRTV-4 channels.—Lynn fending champion Yangon Unit- skills and decide who wins,” Thit (Tgi) MFF’s four-year plan to ensure the Asian Lion flies high

THE Myanmar Football Feder- semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki football community to be more ation (MFF) has recently drawn Cup in 2020, said a source with developed, we need to do work a strategic plan for 2019-2022 the MFF. on our organization, mission, for the Asian Lions, the men’s For achieving better re- vision, national teams and na- South Korea defender Kim Min-jae is weighing up offers from and women’s national football sults, the MFF signed Belgium tional academies, coaches ed- Watford and Beijing Guoan. PHOTO: AFP teams, including Futsal, for suc- technical director Eric Abrams ucation, the grassroots, futsal yueng and ex-Manchester United star Park Ji-sung have also cess in international matches. in October on a three-year con- and beach soccer,” said Eric prospered in England. The MFF aims to drive the tract. Abrams. “So we’ll do what is the And while Kim may be staying silent, his Chinese-based Myanmar team’s qualification The technical director ex- priority for the next six months, team-mates at the Asian Cup have been happy to give their for the 2026 World Cup according pressed his confidence about the next year, or the next 3-4 advice—and they are urging him to take the plunge in England. to the four-year plan. The fed- the plan to empower the nation- years. I have to make an analy- “If Min-jae has big ambitions then it will be better for him eration also hopes the national al teams. sis of our current strengths and to play on a bigger stage,” said his central defence partner Kim team will qualify for the AFC “We are going to work weaknesses,” he added.—Lynn Young-gwon, who has won two Asian Champions League titles and Asian Cup in 2023 and reach the on our development. For our Thit (Tgi) six Chinese championships with China’s Guangzhou Evergrande. “Of course, China is good but I think it would be better for him to play on the bigger stage that is Europe.” Kwon Kyung-won, who also plays in the Chinese Super Rahm seizes early lead at Farmers, League for Tianjin, gave similar advice. “I thought that he was going to China but then I heard good Woods opens with 70 news and I hope he can make the better choice,” said Kwon. The players were repeating the sentiment expressed on LOS ANGELES (United States)—Jon Rahm had when I tee up,” Rahm said. social media back in Korea as fans urged Kim, whose nickname two eagles on his front nine in a sizzling 10-under Fourteen time major winner Woods birdied his stems from his powerful physique, to choose England. 62 Thursday to grab a one-shot lead at the Farmers last hole of the day to post a 70 and is eight shots Since moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, Son has turned Insurance Open where Tiger Woods is making his back of Rahm at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in into a global star, becoming the highest scoring Asian player 2019 debut. Spain’s Rahm, whose first win on the La Jolla, California. Taiwan’s C.T. Pan is fourth in Premier League history and also shining in the Champions US PGA Tour came at this event two years ago, after shooting a 64 and Jordan Spieth is alone in League. is one stroke ahead of world number one Justin fifth with a seven-under 65. The 24-year-old Rahm However, the Chinese Super League is also attractive to Rose and American Doug Ghim, who both shot came into the event as one of the hottest players Asian players because of its high wages and proximity to home. nine-under 63s. on the tour and his start reflected that as he ea- —AFP “There’s a lot of happiness going on in this gled both par-fives on his front nine, including the area for me, so I just feel I’m going to play good opening hole. —AFP