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Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Order No 21/2021 8th Waning of Pyatho 1382 ME 4 February 2021 Changing names of President’s Office and Union Government Office

The name of President’s Office is changed into the Office of State Administration Council, and that of the Union Government Office into the Office of State Admin- istration Council Officer, in accordance with Article 419 of the Constitution of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, in order to continue the administrative works of the State Administration Council regularly.

By Order

Sd/ Lt-Gen Aung Lin Dway Secretary State Administration Council

Union-level officials, senior government officers get vaccinated in Nay Pyi Taw

THE Union-level officials and senior government officers at the ministries’ headquarters were vaccinated at the Mid- wifery Training School in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Health workers gave Covishield vaccine to Acting President U Myint Swe, Un- ion Chief Justice U Tun Tun Oo, Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, directors-general, managing directors, deputy di- rectors-general and directors. The vaccine was injected after taking body temperature, blood pressure and oxygen lev- el in the blood, and the second round of vaccination will be given over the next 28 days.— MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)

Health workers administer Covishield vaccine to Acting President U Myint Swe on 5 February 2021. PHOTO:MNA 6 FEBRUARY 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Announcement of Union Election State Administration Council Order No (29/2021) Commission 9th waning of Pyatho, 1382 ME (5 February 2021) 5 February 2021 Formation of State Administration Council’s 1. The Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar issued a state of emergency in accordance with Article 417 of the State Constitution for an Press Team immediate return to normality, and then transferred the powers of legislation, According to Article 419 of the State Constitution of the Republic of the Union administration and judiciary sectors to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence of Myanmar, the State Administration Council has formed its Press Team with the Services in line with Article 418 of the State Constitution on 1 February 2021. following personnel: Commencing this day, the legislative processes of all Hluttaws and related 1. Brigadier-General Zaw Min Tun Team Leader committees have also been suspended. 2. U Thet Swe Deputy Team Leader 2. The Union Election Commission has begun its investigation on the voter fraud 3. Spokesperson from the relevant ministry Member in the 2020 General Election. 3. Therefore, it is announced that the letters of accreditation issued by the Union By Order Election Commission to the MPs of the respective Hluttaws will have no effects Sd/ Aung Lin Dway during the investigation period. Lieutenant-General Secretary State Administration Council Union Election Commission

MoFA issues ‘Press Statement’on current situation of Myanmar

THE Multiparty General Election of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was held attempt to take the sovereignty of the Union by wrongful forcible means and to on 8 November 2020 under the supervision of the Union Election Commission (UEC). disintegrate national solidarity. Therefore, the Ordinance No. 1/2021 on 1 February There were reportedly some irregularities throughout the process of the Election. 2021 was promulgated in accordance with Section 417 of the State Constitution In scrutinizing the official voter list issued by the UEC, the findings showed 2008. The state of emergency was declared in the entire nation for one year with that over 10.4 million votes, about one-fourth of eligible voters, might have caused immediate effect and the “legislative, executive and judicial powers” of the State vote- rigging in the 2020 Multiparty General Election. The Tatmadaw has officially were transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services in accord with issued figures/tables on those findings for 30 times, statements on its position two Section 418 (a) of the State Constitution. times before the Election and four times after the Election. As there were irregu- Even in mature democracies, there have been incidents of electoral irregularities larities in the electoral processes, 20 political parties issued 26 statements calling which are properly resolved. The negligence to fix the electoral irregularities would for the postponement of the Third Hluttaw Session until the voter lists in question set precedence and cause a negative impact on Myanmar’s democratic practices in are properly solved by the UEC. The UEC’s failure to address these calls resulted the long term. In light of such circumstances, the Tatmadaw was compelled to take in 124 protests in 99 townships during the period between 10 November 2020 to 29 State responsibilities in line with the State Constitution 2008. The Tatmadaw will January 2021. continue to abide by the provisions of the State Constitution, practise the genuine Furthermore, on 11 January 2021, some 203 Hluttaw Representatives from the and discipline-flourishing multiparty democracy which suits the prevailing situations Tatmadaw and political parties officially proposed to convene a Special Session of of the country, hold free and fair general election and transfer State responsibilities the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in accord with the Constitution of the Republic of the Union to the winning political party. of Myanmar (2008). The proposal was rejected the next day. With the intention of As regards the handling of COVID-19 pandemic, Myanmar, like other countries, accepting the credible election results that truly reflect the will of the people, the will continue to exert utmost efforts to overcome the health and socio-economic Tatmadaw and some political parties requested the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or the Gov- challenges and to mitigate the negative socio-economic impact on the livelihood ernment or the UEC itself to address the voting irregularity issues. The Tatmadaw of the people for economic recovery. The Government will continue to work on the also called for the meeting of the National Defence and Security Council led by the already-launched COVID-19 vaccination programme with added momentum. It will President. The Tatmadaw undertook the above-mentioned tasks in accord with also continue to procure the vaccines through bilateral commercial arrangements existing laws and procedures, including the State Constitution 2008, particularly and the COVAX Facility. Chapter I, Section 4, Section 6 and Section 7 of the Constitution. Section 4 stipulates The Government will continue to strictly adhere to the independent, active and that “The Sovereign power of the Union is derived from the citizens and is in force non-aligned foreign policy aimed at world peace and friendly relations with nations in the entire country”. Amongst the six Basic Principles of the Constitution, Section and uphold the principles of peaceful co-existence amongst nations. It will continue to 6 (d) stipulates “flourishing of a genuine, disciplined multiparty democratic system” maintain friendly relations with countries of the world, particularly with neighbouring and Section 6 (f) mentions “enabling the Defence Services to be able to participate countries on the basis of mutual respect and understanding. Myanmar reaffirms to in the national political leadership role of the State”. In addition, Section 7 also stipu- continue to actively participate in the regional and multilateral fora, including the lates that “The Union practises genuine, disciplined multiparty democratic system”. United Nations, ASEAN, BIMSTEC and Mekong-related organizations, and facilitate The rejection of the previous Government to take action on repeated calls to the assistance activities extended to the people of Myanmar. The Government reiter- address voting irregularities and frauds and to postpone the new Hluttaw meetings ates its commitment to honouring the existing bilateral and multilateral agreements clearly violated Section 417 of the State Constitution 2008 that tantamount to the in line with the national interest of Myanmar and international obligations.—MNA

200 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 5 February, total figure rises to 141,304 MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 141,304 after 200 new cases were reported on 5 February 2021 according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 141,304 confirmed cases, 3,168 died, 127,229 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA Updated at 8 pm, 5 February 2021 Daily death toll until 8 pm 5-2-2021

Total Cases 141,304 New Cases 200 5

Total Death Tally 3,168 Discharged from Hospital 127,229 Ministry of Health and Sports 6 FEBRUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Vice-Chairman of State Administration Council holds videoconferencing with Special Envoy of UNSG for Myanmar

DEPUTY Commander-in-Chief Defence and Security Council, of Defence Services and Com- and preparations for the Third mander-in-Chief (Army), in his Hluttaw session. capacity as Vice-Chairman of He also explained the actions the State Administration Coun- of Tatmadaw in line with 2008 cil, held a videoconference with Constitution, formation of the Ms Christine Schraner Burge- State Administration Council, ner, the Special Envoy of UN local-level councils, and the dif- Secretary-General for Myanmar ferent bodies at self-administered yesterday. division/zones-level and districts/ At the meeting, the Vice-Sen- townships-level. ior General talked about the sit- The UNSG’s Special Envoy uations of the country before, raised queries and the Vice-Sen- Vice-Senior General Soe Win holds the videoconference with UNSG Special Envoy for Myanmar Ms Christine during and after the elections ior General discussed them. Schraner Gurgener on 5 February 2021. PHOTO: MNA and announced the state of The soft copies of announce- emergency, the provisions of Commission, press releases and sponse of UEC, refusal of Hluttaw session of Hluttaw during its sec- ments, press briefing and some 2008 Constitution, laws and by- briefings, fraud of voter lists for Speaker to the requests of 25 per ond session, President’s Office discussions were also sent to the laws relating to Union Election over 10.4 million of voters, the re- cent MPs to convene a special denial for holding the National UNSG.—MNA(Translated byAK)

Union Ministers hold diplomatic briefing on recent political developments in Myanmar

nion Minister for Foreign It is expected that peace di- Affairs U Wunna Maung alogues with the ethnic armed ULwin and Union Minis- organizations (EAOs) will lead to ter for International Cooperation the signing of the NCA by EAOs U Ko Ko Hlaing held a diplomatic who have yet to sign. briefing via videoconferencing on As regards the handling of the recent political developments COVID-19 pandemic, Myanmar, in Myanmar yesterday. like other countries, will continue It was joined by the ambas- to exert utmost efforts to over- sadors of foreign embassies, dip- come the health and socio-eco- lomats and heads of UN agencies. nomic challenges, and to miti- In his keynote speech, Union gate the negative socio-economic Union Ministers U Wunna Maung Lwin and U Ko Ko Hlaing hold the diplomatic briefing via videoconferencing Minister said: After scrutinizing yesterday. PHOTO: MNA impact on the livelihoods of the the UEC’s official voter list, Tat- people for economic recovery. madaw found out that over 10.4 and violated the existing laws accord with existing laws and grate the national unity. In this respect, the Govern- million votesmight have been since the pre and post-election procedures, including the State Therefore, the Ordinance ment will pay great emphasis rigged in the recent Election. period. Constitution 2008, particularly No. 1/2021 on 1 February 2021 on agro-industry that is heavily That amount is one-fourth of The UEC repeatedly re- Chapter I, Section 4, Section 6 was promulgated in accordance relied by the rural people which the eligible voters. On several jected the Tatmadaw’s calls for and Section 7 of the State Con- with Section 417 of the State is about 70 per cent of the coun- occasions, the Tatmadaw has of- scrutinizing election-related doc- stitution. Constitution 2008.The state of try’s population, the creation of ficially pointed out those findings. uments in line with the existing Section 4 stipulates that emergency was declared in the employment opportunity, the It also officially issued figures/ laws. “The Sovereign power of the entire nation for one year with re-opening of factories, the distri- tables on the findings for 30 times, On 11 January 2021, some Union is derived from the citi- immediate effect. The legislative, bution of protective health items statements on its position two 203 Hluttaw Representatives zens and is in force in the entire executive and judicial powers for control of COVID-19. times before the Election and from political parties and from country”. Amongst the six Basic of the State were transferred The Government will also four times after the Election. The the Tatmadaw officially proposed Principles of the Constitution, to the Commander-in-Chief of work for the resumption of do- voter lists should be based on to convene a Special Session of Section 6 (d) stipulates “flour- Defence Services in accordance mestic travels and opening of family household registrations the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in ac- ishing of a genuine, disciplined with Section 418 (a) of the State hotels, beefing up the COVID-19 of the 2014 census and 2019 pre- cordance with the State Constitu- multi-party democratic system” Constitution. containment methods and aware- liminary census. tion 2008. However, the proposal and Section 6 (f) mentions “en- Regarding the peacemak- ness programmes, if necessary, He added that due to such was rejected the next day, 12 abling the Defence Services to ing efforts, the Tatmadaw has will also ensure the safety of the irregularities in the electoral pro- January 2021. be able to participate in the na- already issued a statement re- foreign nationals currently re- cesses, 20 political parties issued The Tatmadaw and some tional political leadership role of lated to the further suspension siding in the country including 26 statements calling for the post- political parties requested that the State”. In addition, Section 7 of all military operations with the diplomats and the UN person- ponement of the Third Hluttaw the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or the also stipulates that “The Union exception of national defence and nel, will continue to work on Session until the voter lists in Government or the UEC address practises genuine, disciplined administrative measures, effec- the already-launched COVID-19 question are properly solved by the voting irregularity issues. multiparty democratic system”. tive 1-28 February 2021. vaccination programme with the UEC. The Tatmadaw’s intention was The rejection of the previ- The Peace Dialogue Com- added momentum, and will also The UEC’s failure to address to achieve the credible election ous government to take action on mittee of the Tatmadaw is tasked continue to procure the vaccine to these calls resulted in 124 pro- results that truly reflect the will repeated calls to address voting to continue negotiations with through bilateral commercial tests in 99 townships during the of the people. Unfortunately, the irregularities and holding of Hlut- both the NCA signatories and arrangements and the COVAX period between 10 November requests were denied. taw meetings which was called by non-signatories of ethnic armed Facility. 2020 and 29 January 2021. The Tatmadaw also called at least 25 % of members of Par- organizations (EAOs) aiming The relief flights are re- The Tatmadaw issued the for the convening of the meeting liament clearly violated Section to achieve durable peace in the sumed, and plans are underway Statements by before and after of the National Defence and Se- 417 of the State Constitution 2008. country. to expand the frequency of relief the Election to address the elec- curity Council two times, which Their actions were tantamount Recently, the Peace Dialogue flights and other means such as toral irregularities. is led by the President. to the attempt to take the sover- Committee has been re-constitut- sending vessels to repatriate our Instructions and actions of The Tatmadaw undertook eignty of the Union by wrongful ed comprising of seven members, nationals stranded abroad. the UEC were not in accord with the above-mentioned tasks in forcible means and to disinte- led by Lt-Gen Yar Pyae. SEE PAGE-4 6 FEBRUARY 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Ministers hold diplomatic briefing on recent political developments in Myanmar

FROM PAGE-3 laws, the State Constitution tion with the UN, ASEAN, WFP, ASEAN Community building national community has raised On Foreign Policy, the Gov- 2008 in particular. The previous ICRC and other developing efforts, and to further enhance concerns on the current situa- ernment will continue to prac- government and the UEC’s re- partners. An MoU signed be- relations with ASEAN’s exter- tion of Myanmar. tise the existing policy, that is, fusals to address the electoral tween the Ministry of Labour, nal partners. Being mindful of the neg- independent, active and non- issues repeatedly pointed out Immigration and Population Last year was very diffi- ative impacts on the country’s aligned foreign policy, aiming by the Tatmadaw led to a po- and UNDP and UNHCR will cult for all of us due to the un- democratization process and at world peace and friendly litical impasse. Consequently, be implemented. precedented outbreak of the recognizing the urgent neces- relations with nations, and the Tatmadaw had no other The Government will also COVID-19 pandemic. Myanmar sity to act it by lawful means, will uphold the principles of choice but to invoke Section 418 proceed to fulfil the obligations acknowledges the collective The Tatmadaw has to take nec- peaceful co-existence amongst of the State Constitution 2008 to under the United Nations. Such efforts ASEAN has taken in essary measures in line with nations. assume State responsibilities. obligations include performing responding to the challenges the constitutional provisions The Government will also The Tatmadaw will assign duties as a State Party to in- in the region and will continue and existing laws during the maintain friendly relations with independent and non-bias per- ternational human rights trea- to work with ASEAN and its interim period. In this regard, countries of the world, particu- sonnel to formally scrutinize ties, treaties relating to Labour external partners in the efforts the Government expects a full larly with neighbouring coun- the electoral irregularities and Rights and etc. to achieve ASEAN’s COVID-19 understanding of international tries based on mutual respect frauds. Then, Tatmadaw will To fulfil the treaties obliga- response initiatives and recov- community on the existing sit- and understanding. hold a credible multiparty de- tions, the process to submit the ery efforts, including other ini- uation and look forward to their He emphasized the impor- mocracy general election in a initial report of ICESCR will be tiatives which are fundamental cooperation with the Govern- tance of adhering to the Char- free and fair manner and trans- conducted, and the implemen- to ASEAN. ment for the better interest of ter of the United Nations, par- fer State power to the winning tation of ratified treaties will Myanmar participates in the people of Myanmar. ticularly Article 2, paragraph political party. be further carried out for the the 13 major Sub-regional co- Especially, during this 7 which clearly stipulates that As a matter of fact, the Tat- benefits of people. operation mechanisms such time of the global pandemic, “Nothing contained in the pres- madaw has taken necessary To perform effectively and as Mekong-Lancang Cooper- the Government needs the ent Charter shall authorize the steps with an aim to consoli- efficiently in fulfilling our tasks, ation, Mekong-United States constructive cooperation from United Nations to intervene in date the genuine, disciplined the Government look forward Partnerships, ACMECS, CLMV friendly countries in endeav- matters which are essentially multiparty democratic system to receiving constructive as- and will continue the active ours to the provision of health within the domestic jurisdic- that suits the prevailing situa- sistance from our friends and cooperation. care and COVID-19 related as- tion of any state or shall re- tions of the country as aspired international organizations. At this moment, Myanmar sistance for Myanmar people. quire the Members to submit to by the people of Myanmar. Myanmar is now serving has been taking the responsi- In addition, Myanmar will fully such matters to settlement Finally, he talked about as a member of UNESCO Ex- bility of the Co-Chair of Me- cooperate with WHO and Gavi under the present Charter”. peace and the consolidation ecutive Board, for the period of kong-Lancang Cooperation for to ensure access to COVID-19 Myanmar also reaffirms to of democracy in Myanmar, 2019-2023, and that the Govern- the tenure of two years (2020- vaccines to all communities continue to actively participate looking forward to receiving ment looks forward to enhanc- 2022) and will discharge du- within the country. in the regional and multilater- understanding, supports and ing our cooperation with the ties in a manner of effectively The Union Minister said al organizations, such as the constructive cooperation of the UNESCO and ECOSOC as well. and efficiently in realizing the that the Government under- UN, ASEAN, BIMSTEC and international community. As a Member State of the dream of peaceful, prospered stand the concerns of the in- Mekong-related organizations Union Minister U Ko Ko Association of Southeast Asian and sustainably developed Me- ternational community on the and to facilitate the assistance Hlaing said: Myanmar will con- Nations (ASEAN), Myanmar kong Region. continuation of Myanmar’s activities extended to the peo- tinue to pursue independent, will continue to uphold the pur- Myanmar has also been democratic transition pro- ple of Myanmar. active and non-aligned foreign poses and principles enshrined serving as Chair of CLMV cess, and he reaffirmed that The Government also reaf- policy and upholds the princi- in the ASEAN Charter, and the (Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vi- very architect of this process firms the commitment to hon- ples of peaceful co-existence Treaty of Amity and Coopera- et Nam Cooperation) for two is the Tatmadaw. In fact, the ouring the existing bilateral as stipulated in the 2008 Con- tion in Southeast Asia (TAC). years (2020-2022). With the last thing an architect would and multilateral agreements in stitution. He also expressed his con- Chair’s responsibility of mak- love to do is to destroy this line with our national interest The Government reaffirms gratulations to Brunei Darus- ing CLMV Cooperation dynam- own structure. He continued and international obligations. continued cooperation with the salam for assuming the Chair- ic, effective and efficient, we to say stability, the rule of law, In concluding remark, he United Nations, ASEAN, inter- manship of ASEAN for 2021, will try to serve uplifting the prosperity and well-being of said that the Tatmadaw had national and regional organiza- and Myanmar will work closely socioeconomic livelihoods of the people are prerequisites of assumed State responsibilities tions in line with the existing with Brunei Darussalam and the peoples of the Mekong Re- democratic transition. with effect on 1 February 2021 laws, national priorities and with all ASEAN Member States gion in coordination with the He finally said that any in accordance with the State needs. As a responsible mem- in realizing the Chair’s prior- member states and the part- reaction from the internation- Constitution 2008 in order to ber of the UN and the interna- ities. ners such as ASEAN. al and regional organization address the electoral irregu- tional community, Myanmar The Government is looking Myanmar also is an active would take into account of larities at the General Election will continue to cooperate with forward to actively participate member of BIMSTEC (Bay of these factors, especially for held on 8 November 2020. the United Nations and the pol- in the planned ASEAN Meet- Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sec- the well-being of the people He added that during this icy of cooperation will remain ings for this year with a view toral Technical and Economic and do-no-harm policy under interim period, all the steps unchanged. to continuing to promote ASE- Cooperation). the circumstances of the pan- taken by the Tatmadaw were Therefore, Myanmar will AN centrality and unity, to fur- In conclusion, he said that demic.—MNA strictly in line with existing extend its continuous coopera- ther achieve progress toward Myanmar is aware that inter- (Translated by Aung Khin) CBM issues announcement on public rumours about monetary issue THE Central Bank of Myanmar released an announcement on 3 February to wipe out rumours among the public about the monetary issue and possible closure of banks. The announcement said, “There were false rumours that K5,000 and K10,000 banknotes would be demonetized and banks would close in relation to the current situations in the country. It was also learnt that some people were worried because of the rumours and were reportedly withdrawing their money from the banks. The Central Bank of Myanmar has been working hard to stabilize the financial system, and the banks have been providing proper services in accordance with the rules and regulations. The general public can continue using the banknotes and banking services without any worries, and all the banks have been instructed to provide regular banking services.”—MNA 6 FEBRUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Announcement of Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 6th Waning of Pyatho, 1382 ME (2 February 2021)

1. Myanmar nationals have been brought back as they wanted to return home from abroad via relief flights during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. 2. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as for Myanmar nationals abroad, it is better to return to Myanmar than they are experiencing difficulties abroad. 3. We would like to announce that in accordance with the rules set by relevant ministries, we will timely arrange more relief flights/vessels to bring back Myanmar nationals who are legally or illegally staying abroad.

Tatmadaw True News Information Team: Healthcare services offered at military hospitals

THE Tatmadaw True News Information Team released a statement on 4 February 2021 that healthcare services are offered to all the national people at the military hospitals. The statement said that some persons who are creating disturbances, aiming to destabilize the administrative mechanism and stability of the State, have incited Civil Disobedience Campaign through social networks, causing failure to perform duties among the health workers. Doctors have vowed during their convocation that “ Health and well-being of the patients will be our own issues as the first priority ; I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with a good medical practice; I will serve my medical profession regardless of nationality, race and social status; and I will maintain the utmost respect for human life”. It is also advised all the health workers not to follow the incitement that can jeopardize the interest of country and people, and keep their professional vows to the public. The Tatmadaw has received the permission of the State Administration Council to solve the current healthcare problems of people across the nation by the military medics. Therefore, people can get proper medical treatments at the nearest military hospitals.—MNA

MoI Union Minister meets heads of IPRD

UNION Minister for Information He also said there is no need U Chit Naing met the officers of to believe the rumours and the the Information and Public Rela- staff should make efforts to tions Department from regions, share the accurate information states and districts via Zoom to the public. application yesterday. He then urged to work in During the meeting, the cooperation by submitting the Union Minister discussed the difficulties to respective levels, duties of staff to serve for the in- if necessary. terest of the country and public A total of 129 officers and and ability to conduct the work staff of IPRD joined the Zoom plans with good morale, disci- meeting.—MNA pline and goodwill. (Translated by KTZH)

Union Minister U Chit Naing meets the Information and Public Relations Department officers via Zoom application on 6 February. PHOTO: MNA

Military hospitals provide Civil services personnel join collective cleaning at famous treatments to civilians pagodas TATMADAW medical corps The military medical spe- family members. TATMADAW members, families and members of the Myanmar provide healthcare services to cialists, medics and nurses of If the residents face diffi- Police Force collectively cleaned the pagodas across the country, all the national people across the military hospital in Kaw- culties in healthcare services, including Shwe Dagon Pagoda in Yangon, MahaMyat Muni Pagoda the nation, and the Tatmadaw thoung offered medical servic- they can get proper medical in Mandalay and Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw so that peo- True News Information Team es to 2 monks and 33 residents treatment at the nearest mili- ple can pay homage peacefully in accordance with the COVID-19 has already announced that while the temporary treatment tary hospitals, according to the guidelines, yesterday. the public can get proper med- centre opened by Aungmyeth- statement of the Office of the The State Administration Council has permitted the opening ical treatments at the nearest azan-based command treated Commander-in-Chief of De- of these pagodas on 8 February since the COVID-19 outbreak has military hospitals if they find 43 locals yesterday and also fence Services.—MNA been under control to some extent, according to the Office of the difficulties during the current arranged foods and accommo- Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.—MNA political situation. dation for the patients and their (Translated by KTZH) (Translated by EPPA) 6 FEBRUARY 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Request to monks, people for paying homage to Shwedagon Pagoda THE Shwedagon Pagoda has been closed off for more than 10 months since 9 April 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic. The spread of disease reaches under control to a certain extent due to the effective COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities. Therefore, the pagoda will be opened to public starting 8 February 2021 in accordance with the words of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Sayadaws, Ovada Sariya Sayadaws of Pagoda Board of Trustees, and permission of the State Administration Council in line with the COVID-19 health rules. But, celebrating occasions with ceremonial gatherings remains restricted. Pilgrimage programmes for monks, people

1. The pagoda will be opened to monks and nuns on 8.2.2021 and 9.2.2021. 200 people from the eastern stairway while 150 from the western stairway, 2. The pagoda will be opened for the older people and people with disabilities 50 from the southern stairway and 100 from the northern stairway. on 10.2.2021. 6. The visitors except for elderly people and people with disabilities must not 3. The pagoda will be opened to public starting 11.2.2021. use the elevator. 4. There will be three pilgrimage sections respectively in the morning and 7. The pilgrimage hour is 1 hour. afternoon- from 06:00 am to 07:00 am, 08:00 am to 09:00 am and 10:00 am 8. The pilgrims will have to fill the Form for personal data (name, father’s to 11:00 am and 13:00 pm to 14:00 pm, 15:00 pm to 16:00 pm and 17:00 pm name, NRC No, phone number, address). The pilgrims can also take the to 18:00 pm. There will be six times for pilgrimage and 500 visitors will be pre-filled personal data forms. allowed at a time, and a total of 3,000 people can visit per day. 9. The pilgrims must return from the stairways where they come. 5. A total of 500 people can pay homage to the pagoda per time as it will allow

Facts to follow

1. The people with suspected COVID-19 symptoms like fever (temperature over 6. The people must take mini Hand Sanitizer containing 60pc of alcohol to wash 100.4°F/38°C), cough, difficult breathing and smell loss must not be allowed. the hands after paying homage (touching the floors or pagoda platforms). 2. The pilgrims must wear masks. The elderly people at the age of over 60 and 7. The people must take temperature screening conducted by the officials at those having chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension must wear the stairways with Non-contact thermometer (or) Thermal Scanner. masks and face shields. 8. The pilgrims must follow the 6ft social distancing at the entry and exit of 3. The pilgrims must cooperate in filling personal data, phone numbers in the stairways and on the pagoda platform. designated forms and record books. 9. The people must avoid paying homage at the rest house and guest pavilions 4. The pilgrims must exactly follow the COVID-19 preventive measures without for a long time, eating food in a group or offering food donation (Satudithar). fail. 10. The people must systematically throw the used masks and tissues to the 5. The people need to wash the hands thoroughly for 20 seconds at the hand- dustbin with covers. washing basins at the entrance of stairways, pagoda platforms and exit ways 11. Within 7 days after the visit to the pagodas, if the people suffer from sick, or use Hand Sanitizer containing 60pc of alcohol before they enter the pagoda cough, smell loss and hard breathing, they must go to the nearest healthcare compound, or every time after paying homage (the hands touch the floor (or) department. pagoda platform), and when they return. Pilgrimage programmes for region/state pagodas

1. The pagodas located in regions/states will be opened to public starting 8.2.2021. 4. The pagoda board of trustees of Nay Pyi Taw and other regions/states must 2. The pilgrims must follow the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment make preparations for 33 facts released by the Ministry of Health and Sports. instructions of the Ministry of Health and Sports. 5. The relevant pagoda board of trustees must follow the orders and directives of 3. All the people living in Nay Pyi Taw and other regions/ states must follow the Nay Pyi Taw, Region/State Administration Councils. instructions of the Ministry of Health and Sports. Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture

MoNREC Minister inspects Myanmar gems and jewellery training school

UNION Minister for Natural Resourc- make arrangements to be ready to reo- es and Environmental Conservation U pen the Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Khin Maung Yi, along with Permanent Training School in accordance with Secretary U Min Min Oo and officials the guidelines issued by the Ministry inspected the Myanmar Gems and of Health and Sports as the training Jewellery Training School of the My- school is important for human re- anmar Gems and Jewellery Entre- source development and job creation. preneurs Association in Nay Pyi Taw He added to coordinate with the yesterday morning. Myanmar Workers’ Skills Standards During the inspection tour, the Establishment Team for the training principal and officials from the training and the necessity to create and pro- school explained the opening of the duce designs that foreign countries school and the preparation during the like. temporary closure of the school during The Union Minister and party also the COVID-19 period. visited Mani Yadanar Jade Hall, the The Union Minister said to make former hall for gems exhibition, in Za- an effort to produce and export buthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw Union high-valued jade jewellery rather than Territory.—MNA Union Minister U Khin Maung Yi looks into the gems and pieces of jewellery at the Myanmar exporting them as raw stones and to (Translated by EPPA) Gems and Jewellery Training School in Nay Pyi Taw on 6 February 2021. PHOTO: MNA

In efforts to speed up the prevention, containment and treatment of the COVID-19 disease, the call centre (phone number 2019) is established COVID-19 Call by four communications operators and the Blue Ocean Company with the coordination of the Medical Research Department of the Health and Sports Ministry and Post and Telecommunications Department from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Medical Research Department in Yangon. Centre opens daily Over 43 staff from the Medical Research Department and 17 volunteers from the Myanmar Medical Association totally 60 workers have been working at the centre since 8th April.­—MNA 6 FEBRUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Union Auditor-General Office holds coordination meeting

THE Union Auditor-General Of- instructions of the Chairman of fice held a coordination meeting State Administration Council. yesterday. He also urged to follow the During the meeting, Union COVID-19 health rules, existing Auditor-General Dr Kan Zaw laws and directives in implement- discussed the aims to become ing the duties of UAGO. an organization that can promote He then instructed to con- the interest of the public, includ- duct the inspection in line with ing public financial management the auditing standards and to system and efforts to carry out carry out the work plans pre- the plans in accordance with the cisely, accurately with full of responsibilities and accounta- bilities. The Permanent Secre- Union Auditor-General tary, Directors-General, Deputy Dr Kan Zaw chairs the UAGO coordination meeting on 6 Directors-General, Directors and February 2021. PHOTO: MNA other officials also coordinated the meeting.—MNA (Translated by KTZH) Experiences shared after getting vaccinated

THE vaccination programme for the officials at Union-level organ- izations and senior government officials was conducted in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Officials who took part in the Covishield vaccination shared their experiences in the pro- gramme.

Dr Myat Wunna Soe (Depu- ty Director-General of Public Health Department) “Today’s COVID-19 vacci- Dr Myat Wunna Soe (Deputy Dr Khin May Nu (Deputy U Zaw Aye (Director from Ministry U Thein Shwe Win (Director from nation programme was for the Director-General of Public Health Director-General of Social Welfare of Construction). Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief Department). Department). and Resettlement). civil service personnel in Nay Pyi Taw. It will be started on 5th of were carried out before giving Dr Khin May Nu (Deputy Di- dertook medical tests such as cards for completion of the first every month. The remaining staff vaccines to the registered per- rector-General of Social Wel- blood pressure — no bad feeling round of vaccine with the date members of ministries will be sonnel from the ministries. Other fare Department) during and after the vaccination. for the second round. We were vaccinated tomorrow in line with medicines for some symptoms I undertook preliminary I recommend the people to get reminded not to take any vaccine the procedures of the Ministry of of side effects were also given to medical tests before getting vac- vaccinated. between the two rounds of vac- Health and Sports, followed by them. There has been no signifi- cinated. I was asked whether I U Thein Shwe Win (Direc- cine. A total of 491 personnel from the other persons. cant health problem after the vac- have heart problems, blood pres- tor from Ministry of Social Union-level organizations and 11 From 500 to 1,000 persons cination to around 10,000 persons. sure and diabetes — no pain dur- Welfare, Relief and Resettle- ministries got vaccinated on 4 will be vaccinated every day. The vaccinated persons were ing the vaccination. I am pleased ment) February, and the vaccination Practices of social distancing, allowed for leaving only after 30 to get the vaccine. Health workers conducted for remaining ones from other wearing masks and hand wash- minutes to closely monitor their U Zaw Aye (Director from preliminary medical tests on me ministries will be conducted in ing must be taken even after the health conditions and were asked Ministry of Construction) and asked questions about the the following days. two rounds of vaccines.” to report on any health problems There was no difficulty in background health conditions. Reported by Ye Myo, Preliminary medical tests in 24 hours. getting the vaccination. I un- We also received the registration Photo: Soe Ko Ko

Myanmar nationals, migrant workers fly back home from Singapore, RoK

THE 38th relief flight of Myanmar Nation- and Population and the Ministry of Health al Airways organized by the Myanmar and Sports arranged 14-day quarantine Embassy in Singapore landed at Yangon at specific places or designated hotels, International Airport brining back a to- followed by the 7-day home quarantine. tal of 115 Myanmar nationals who were To bring back the Myanmar citizens stranded in Singapore due to the tempo- and Myanmar seamen who are stranded rary suspension of international flights, in foreign countries by relief flights and yesterday evening. chartered flights in accordance with the The relief flight of Myanmar Airways instructions from Central Committee on International organized by the Myanmar Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Embassy in Seoul also brought back a total the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperated of 108 Myanmar nationals who were work- with the relevant ministries and Myanmar ing with Employment Permit System-EPS embassies from respective countries and Myanmar returnees undergo immigration process at the Yangon International in the Republic of Korea. shipping companies.—MNA Airport. PHOTO : MNA The Ministry of Labour, Immigration (Translated by EPPA) 6 FEBRUARY 2021 6 FEBRUARY 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ARTICLE 9

Agro-products market WORKING COLLECTIVELY TO HURRY UP COVID-19 VACCINATIONS flexibility key to Union Day Objectives ‘Join up to speed up’: WHO urges Europe, pharma 74th Anniversary of overcoming COVID-19 to collaborate on vaccines Union Day – 2021 impacts on agriculture UROPE and pharma the tunnel is a little bit longer passed on Tuesday, with 65 per- 1. To work on the Union Peace Conference – 21st Century OVID-19 and restrictions measures are among the biggest groups must work than what I thought at the end cent of jabs given in high-income Panglong, till the success of the internal peace process is challenges that the modern world is facing. together to speed up of December, but it's going to be countries, according to World achieved. Covid-19 has attacked the very core of our present ECovid-19 vaccinations manageable, more preventable Bank criteria. 2. Development of the socio-economic life of the ethnic na- Csociety, and has thrown light on many problems including and share doses with poorer this year," he said. In a bid to combat "vaccine tionals. agriculture and food system we will face going forward. countries, the head of the Europe- "'The' solution or 'the' strat- nationalism", the WHO has set up 3. To work for the emergence of a constitution that is in align- To build future food systems that are fit for purpose, we need an branch of the World Health Or- egy doesn't exist. We have to get Covax, a global inoculation-shar- ment and harmony with the Democratic Federal Union. to take a systems approach, develop a multi-stakeholder identity, ganization said Friday, expressing better at what we do and we are ing initiative to help poor coun- 4. All ethnic nationals to work for the preservation and protec- maintain joint accountability and redesign the incentives and concern about the spread of virus getting better," Kluge added. tries. tion of non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration transitional steps to get us there. variants. He reiterated the WHO's call "We know that in the EU, of national unity, and perpetuation of national sovereignty. The Food Action Alliance (FAA) led by partners from public, "We need to join up to speed for rich countries to show solidar- Canada, UK, US, they all ordered 5. To nurture and develop new generations endowed with private and civil society, farmer and consumer organizations and up vaccinations," WHO Europe ity toward poor nations unable to and made deals for four to nine high skills and capabilities imbued with strong Union spirit. academia, works to expedite country and region-led partnership director Hans Kluge told AFP in buy vaccines, urging wealthy ones times more doses than they need. platforms in the Americas, Europe, Africa, India and South-East an interview, as Europe bids to to share their doses after having So my point here is, don't wait Asia. overcome a slow start to its vac- inoculated a portion of their own until you have 70% of the popu- The head of the United cination campaign amid tensions population. lation (vaccinated) to share with Nations World Food Pro- between Brussels and vaccine Kluge suggested wealthier the Balkans, to share with central gramme has highlighted how manufacturers. nations share their vaccines once Asia, Africa," Kluge said. Union Day slogans The other sec- Covid-19 puts over three dozen Kluge said competing phar- they have inoculated "elderly peo- While the WHO is in favour countries at risk of a famine maceutical companies must join Doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 pictured at a vaccination centre in Freising, Germany, on ple, health care workers and peo- of countries issuing vaccination for 2021 tors we need of ‘biblical’ proportions. That efforts to "drastically increase February 2, 2021. PHOTO: CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP ple with comorbidity" – without certificates, Kluge was opposed to th is a famine that could affect production capacity". waiting to cross the 70% threshold the idea of "vaccination passports" (74 Anniversary) to improve hundreds of millions of people, In the European Union, just be effective against new virus minder that the virus still has the registered cases of the South Af- required to attain herd immunity. required for travel. through re- post Covid-19. Global warming, 2.5% of the population has re- variants, Kluge replied: "That's upper hand on the human being." rican variant. "If they hit 20% of their popu- "We certainly don't want to insect attacks, global health ceived a first vaccine dose, though the big question. I'm concerned." While the fight against the lation, maybe that's the moment have a situation where there are 1. Equal opportunities and equal responsibilities, search are high- pandemics, these are not few announcements by several lab- "We have to be prepared" for Tunnel 'a little bit longer' pandemic now appears more that they can already start to so-called vaccine passports, that's living in a peaceful, prosperous and stable Union. and far in between anymore, oratories of increased vaccine new problematic mutations of Of the 53 countries in the challenging than in December share some vaccines," he said. something that we are definitely 2. Unity is strength, solidarity is power land cultivation, but a fact of life. deliveries have raised hopes of the virus, he warned, calling on WHO's European region – which when the first vaccines became not subscribing to because it will That is the heart of the Union. boosting pro- To overcome the impacts an acceleration. countries to expand their genomic includes several countries in cen- available, Kluge remained opti- No to 'vaccination passports' increase inequities," he explained. 3. Many fruits sprouting from one stem, of the pandemic on agricul- Asked whether the vaccines sequencing capacity. tral Asia – 37 have reported cases mistic. The milestone of 100 million this is our brotherhood of the Union. duction of rice tural sector and counter the available since December would He added: "It's a cruel re- of the British variant and 17 have "I'll be honest, I think that vaccine doses administered was SOURCE: AFP 4. Our Union built with brotherhood, investment headwind, there Never forget Union day. through water needs to be a major push to 5. Drinking the same water, living on the same land, agricultural product market FORCING ANIMALS INTO NEW HABITATS MEANS THE VIRUSES THEY CARRY MOVE WITH THEM we are Union nationals of the same blood. management, flexibility and to ensure that and fighting the farmer has a market to sell to. diseases using For Myanmar farmers Climate change may have had 'key role' in pandemic: study to reach their full potential in methods that agriculture, they need more do not affect investment, crop diversifica- Climate change may have played a "key role" in the transmission of the novel coronavirus to humans by driving several species of tion, access to information and pathogen-carrying bats into closer contact, research showed on Friday. Myanmar Daily Weather Report the natural en- research, along with complete (Issued at 7:00 pm Friday 5 February, 2021) mechanization of cultivation. vironment. These challenges can HE virus, which has killed strains of coronavirus were now lations. "It's two sides of a similar Hawaii, who contributed to the BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy to cloudy over be overcome by farmers as more than two million concentrated in this "hotspot" coin: we penetrate deeper into research. the South Bay and a few cloud over the Andaman Sea and private companies, under the T people and caused un- area. their habitat but at the same time Kate Jones, Professor of elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. contract farming system, are obliged to support farmers in terms precedented global disruption, "Our paper is a long way away climate change can have the ef- Ecology and Biodiversity at Uni- of technology and supervision, in cooperation with governmental is thought to have originated in from saying the pandemic would fect that it pushes the pathogen versity College London, said Fri- FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 6th departments. bats in Southeast Asia. not have happened without cli- in our direction," he said. day's research was interesting February, 2021: Weather will be partly cloudy in Upper Farmers, on their part, would be responsible for growing Researchers from the Uni- mate change," lead author Robert 'Complex risk' but that the pandemic was a re- Sagaing, Yangon, Ayeyawady,Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, crops using Good Agricultural Practices and producing crops that versity of Cambridge used tem- Meyer of Cambridge's zoology The study, published in the sult of a variety of factors. Rakhine, Mon States and generally fair in the remaining meet the quality, quantity, and standards set by both sides under perature and rainfall data over department told AFP. journal Science of the Total En- "Climate change certainly Regions and States. the contract. the last 100 years to model pop- "But I find it difficult to see vironment, urged governments to has a role to play in changing Agricultural experts are obliged to conduct research and ulations of dozens of bat species that this climate-driven increase take measures including limiting species distributions to increase STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar disseminate knowledge to farmers who are dealing with the conse- based on their habitat require- in bats and bat-borne coronavi- urban expansion and farming, ecological hazard," said Jones, waters. Wave height will be about (4-8) feet off and along quences of using chemical inputs and the impact of climate change. ments. ruses make something like this which it said would help to man- who was not involved in the study. Myanmar Coasts. The other sectors we need to improve through research are They found that over the last less likely to happen." age the risk of another pandem- "However, spillover risk is highland cultivation, boosting production of rice through water century, 40 species had relocated While the precise chain of ic of a disease endemic in wild a complex interplay of not only OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of management, and fighting diseases using methods that do not to southern China, Laos and My- SARS-CoV-2 transmission from animals. ecological hazard but human ex- isolated to scattered rain or thundershowers in Nay Pyi Taw, affect the natural environment. anmar -- the area where genetic animals to humans is yet to It also called for greater ef- posure and vulnerability." Upper Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon, Taninthayi We should not forget the fact that small farmers play a crucial analysis suggests the virus known be determined, Beyer said the fort to mitigate climate change to Over the last century, 40 species of bat have relocated to southern China, Habitat loss, for example, has Regions and Kachin, Shan, Kayah, Kayin, Mon States. role in ensuring food sufficiency and nutritional content, abolish- as SARS-CoV-2 first appeared. changing climate and habitat avoid large accumulations of wild Laos and Myanmar -- the area where genetic analysis suggests the virus also been a major driver in push- known as SARS-CoV-2 first appeared. PHOTO: AFP/FILE ing poverty, and promoting inclusive and sustainable agricultural Since each bat species car- destruction in Asia had driven species near human habitation. ing wild animal species closer to FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING development operations. ries an average of 2.7 coronavi- virus-carrying species into ever "The fact that climate change of wildlife pathogens to humans to reduce global emissions," said human populations. AREA FOR 6 February, 2021: Generally fair weather. ruses, the researchers said 100 closer contact with human popu- can accelerate the transmission should be an urgent wake-up call Camilo Mora at the University of SOURCE: AFP 6 FEBRUARY 2021 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.gnlm.com.mm COVID-19 vaccination programme begins www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com CHIEF EDITOR for elderly persons in Yangon Aungthu Ya [email protected] THE COVID-19 vaccination pro- DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR gramme was launched for over Aye Min Soe [email protected] 65-year-old living in Dagon, Bota- hatuag and Pabedan townships SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT of Yangon Region yesterday. Kyaw Myaing “We conducted vaccina- tion programmes as planned EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin for those over 65 years old. We will conduct the programme in LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS 34 townships of Yangon, and we EDITORS launch in Dagon, Pabedan and Ye Htut Tin [email protected] Botahtaung townships. The pro- Aung Htein cess will keep going as planned,” Tun Tun Naing said Dr Tun Myint, Deputy Di- rector-General for Yangon Re- TRANSLATORS gion Public Health and Medical Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun, Services. Maung Maung Swe, Khine Thazin Han, The people are vaccinated Ei Phyu Phyu Aung against COVID-19 at B.E.H.S (1) Dagon, B.E.H.S (1) Pabedan REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, and B.E.H.S (1) Botahtaung. The medical officials also arrange Health workers are administering the Covishield vaccine to the over 65-year-old woman in Yangon Region PHOTOGRAPHER emergency ambulances and on 6 February 2021. PHOTO: MIN THIT (MNA) Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Oxygen cylinders if the elderly gion Public Health and Medical of 18 and 380,000 elderly over the ers and volunteers were vacci- Kyaw Zeya have some health problems. Services, there are more than age of 65. nated on 27 January.— Min Thit

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MANAGEABLE-scale chilli to pick up the chilli in February growers from Kyauk-U village, 2021. If we can put the fertilizer Pakokku township, Magawe re- to the plants, the chilli can be gion are earning extra income picked up for the whole year, annually, according to the local said U Khin Aung, a local chilli growers from that village. grower from Kyauk-U village. “Our family grows 0.80 He also added that the acres of chilli on a management fresh chilli was sold for over scale. It has been raised for sev- K1,000 per viss last year. If en years. Our villagers and the the fresh chilli could not earn villagers from a nearby village a high price, we dried them. are growing the seeds to get The cost of the dried chillies the nursery plants. After one ranges from K3,000 to K4,000 month, we can start developing per viss. Last year, we sold the the chilli with the necessary whole chilli plantation for K1.2 plant. There are many chilli million. It could make a profit species such as India species, of K700,000 because the cost Moe Hmaw (or) Moe Htaung of cultivation of chilli was only and Auk Swe Thi. The chilli K 500,000. plants like the cold weather This year, the fresh chillies The chilli plants like the cold weather and the farmers started to grow over 2,000 nursery plants in December 2020. PHOTO: KO HTEIN and the farmers started to grow are offered at a low price. So, over 2,000 nursery plants in De- we have made all the picked we grow one acre of chilli, we ers. There are about 10 acres U Khin Aung. —Salai Ko Key cember 2020. Then, they began fresh chillies the dried ones. If have to hire about 20 labour- of chilli fields in our village, said (IPRD) (Translated by HM)

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Republic of the Union of MyanmarVol. VII, No. 295, 9 th Waning of Pyatho 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 5 February 2021 State Administration CouncilState Administration Council Chairman discusses Announcement 7th Waning of Pyatho 1382 ME banking services for economic development (3 February 2021)

1. It is learnt that rumours circulated that K5,000 services in accordance with the rules and regu- Union shall not demonetize the currency legally and K10,000 banknotes issued by the state will lations, so the general public can continue using in circulation. So, we would like to inform the By Nyein Nyein and Sports. up to K1,410,000 per tical on 3 be demonetized. the banknotes and banking services without any general public that they can continue using K5,000 2. Regarding the matter, the Central Bank of Myan- worries, and all the banks have been instructed to and K10,000 banknotes without any worries and mar has already issued an announcement (dated provide regular banking services. So, the rumours without trusting the rumours. 3-2-2021) saying the Central Bank of Myanmar are baseless. has been working hard to stabilize the financial 3. Section 36 (e) of the Constitution (2008) of the system. All the banks have been providing proper Republic of the Union of Myanmar says “the State Administration Council The Central Bank of My- February. Senior General holds meeting with THE Yangon Gold Entrepre- anmar (CBM) also made a Besides, on those days, the members of UMFCCI, its associates neurs Association (YGEA) re- statement on 3 February that domestic gold market sees more

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing meets the patron of Myanmar Banks Association, its chairman and oŽcials, the chairmen, the vice-chairmen and oŽcials of private banks at the President House in Nay Pyi Taw on 4 February 2021. PHOTO : OFFICE OF COMMANDERINCHIEF OF DEFENCE SERVICES

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of Senior General Min Aung The Senior General talked Administration Council offered reduction of interest rate, per- Defence Services and Chair- Hlaing explained the reason for on his support to e-banking assistance to the reuirements mits to use foreign currency in leased a statement on 4 Febru- rumours were spreading in the buyers than sellers. However, man of the State Administration meeting on the banking sector services not waste time for the of the banking sector. border trade, transformation to Council met with the local bank- as it is pivotal to the economy, customers at the banks, and Chairman of the Myan- digital payment, successful im- ers at the President House in which is a driving force for the rumours about demonetizing mar Banks Association U Khin plementation of microloans and Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. development of the country. K5,000 and K10,000 banknotes as Maung Aye and Patron U Thein insurance, and tax reduction The meeting was also at- He also called for the de- the Constitution has guaranteed Tun, Chairman of UAB Bank in construction and property tended by the members of cline of commodity prices with not to do so. U Nay Aung, Vice-Chairman of markets. State Administration Council, the helps in mass production He also reaffirmed that the Ayeyarwady Bank Daw Khin Union Minister U in Shein ary that the gold traders should country that K5,000 and K10,000 the domestic gold price was a bit the patron of Myanmar Banks of goods and creating employ- Tatmadaw would not change Saw Oo, Chairman of Shwe and Governor of Central Bank Association, its chairman and ment opportunities, regular the existing policies on politics, Bank U Kyaw in discussed of Myanmar U Than Nyein dis- officials, the chairmen, the transaction of businesses in line economy, peace and internation- the policy reforms in finance, cussed possible cooperation of vice-chairmen and officials of with the rules and guidelines al relations during the term of investment, commerce, foreign the CBM, the MBA and the pri- private banks. for COVID-19 which will not be interim organization. banking services, improvement vate banking sector. In delivering the speech, changed unnecessarily. The Chairman of the State of long-term national interest, SEE PAGE3 make an outright purchase. notes are revoked. The banks more stable on 5 February, and

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS LOCAL BUSINESS 137 courses for diploma, MoC holds rst coordination MoEE joins UN MR reopens circular, Muskmelon zone Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing meets the UMFCCI members and associatespostgraduate at the President in medical House in Naymeeting Pyi Taw on onfuture 3 February work 2021. PHOTORoundtable : passenger trains from to be developed for OFFICE OF COMMANDERINCHIEF OF DEFENCE SERVICES Regarding the gold price in the country would close be- education to be conducted plans on Extractive the pure gold price was opened Yangon to other regions agro-based tourism Industries online in Pauk Inn Gyi OMMANDER-in-Chief tion Council, explained the the State of Emergency, while PAGE3 PAGE4 PAGE4 PAGE6 PAGE7 of Defence Services reason of meeting with the the total number of COVID-19 CSenior General Min businesspersons from the sec- confirmed cases in the world Aung Hlaing chaired the meet- tors of agriculture, livestock, has reached over 104 million, He also rea rmed that the Tatmadaw will stability in the market, the cause of current situations in at K1,367,000 per tical. Currently, ing of State Administration construction, commerce and and Myanmar has recorded never deviate from the democratic way, will Council with the members of manufacturing as the Tatmad- over 140,000 cases of infection not suspend ongoing projects, will continue Union of Myanmar Federation aw has taken on duties of the and over 3,000 death tolls. of Chambers of Commerce and country due to the existing The Senior General also working on international projects, will maintain Industry and its associates situations in the country and talked about containment international code of ethics, will adhere to the yesterday. to bring the country into the measures against the pan- YGEA called an emergency the country. So, the CBM urged existing State policies, will apply the election the supply of gold is still on the In his opening remark at path of democracy. demic and public awareness the meeting, the Senior Gen- He also said that his ad- programme. laws on those who were responsible for the eral, in his capacity as Chair- ministration had not restricted errors in voter list in the recent elections. man of the State Administra- any ongoing proects during THESEE PAGE2 GLOBAL NEW LIGHT meeting on 4 February before the people to keep their trust in rise, according to the domestic OF MYANMAR the gold market started. Then, the Myanmar currency. All the gold market. the YGEA issued four decisions. banks have been instructed to Further, the US dollar ex- BUY သတင်းစာများကို ဤဆိုင်များတွင် These decisions are: not to provide regular service. change rate has been rising NOW ၀ယ်ယူဖတ်﫱ိုင်ပါပီ accept the rumours that K5,000 On 3 February, the domes- against Myanmar Kyat and is or K10,000 notes will be confis- tic gold price skipped sharply over K1,400 per dollar. Although cated; to encourage the people based on the rumours that the the domestic gold price is rising, ြမန်လင်းေအာင်စာေပ အမှတ် ၅၈၊ ကိုယ့်မင်းကိုယ့်ချင်းလမ်း၊ ဗဟန်းမိနယ်၊ ရန်ကုန်မိ။ who are trading with fear and K5,000 and K10,000 notes would the world gold price is on the trading with restraint; to deal be demonetized. Although the decline. The global gold price ေကးမုံခင်စာေပ with down payment system domestic gold price was only stood at US$1,856 per ounce on အမှတ် ၇၇၊ ၅၂ လမ်းှင့်မဟာဗလမ်းေထာင့်၊ ပုဇွန်ေတာင်မိနယ်။ ရန်ကုန်မိ၊ and to comply with the COV- K1,340,000 per tical (0.578 ounc- 2 February, and it plunged to ID-19 rules and regulations set es, or 0.016 kilogrammes) on 2 $1,794 per ounce on 5 February. သတင်းှင့်စာနယ်ဇင်းလုပ်ငန်း စာအုပ်အေရာင်းဆိုင် အမှတ် ၁၇၃၊ ပန်းဆိုးတန်းလမ်း (အလယ်ဘေလာက်)၊ ေကျာက်တံတားမိနယ်၊ ရန်ကုန်မိ။ up by the Ministry of Health February, the gold price went (Translated by HM) ဖုန်း - ဝ၁ ၂၄၈ ၁၀၁၊ ဝ၁ ၂၄၈ ၁၀၂။

The Global New Light of Myanmar အမှတ် ၁၅၀၊ ငါးထပ်ကီးဘုရားလမ်း (ကင်းဘဲလမ်း)၊ ဗဟန်းမိနယ်၊ ရန်ကုန်မိ။ ဖုန်း - ဝ၁ ၈၆၀ ၄၅၃၂ / ဝ၉ ၉၇၄ ၄၂၄ ၁၁၄ ။

Gold jewellery sets are seen at one of the gold shops in Yangon. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR 6 FEBRUARY 2021 12 GLOBAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE CARBON NEUTRALITY GOAL NEWS IN US$43 bln deal for ‘world’s biggest’ offshore BRIEF wind farm in South Korea Russia’s Navalny goes A $43 billion deal was signed farm. With a maximum capacity on trial on slander Friday to build what the South of 8.2 gigawatts, the government charges Korean government said will is banking on it being the equiva- be the world’s biggest offshore lent of six nuclear power stations. KREMLIN critic Alexei Navalny wind power complex, as it seeks Moon said that the country’s went on trial Friday on charges of to achieve carbon neutrality by position on the Korean peninsula defaming a World War II veteran, 2050. gave it a geographical advantage. days after being handed a nearly South Korea has few energy “We have the infinite poten- three-year prison term that resources of its own and relies tial of offshore wind power to the sparked an international outcry. on imported coal — a cheap but sea on three sides, and we have An AFP journalist said the dirty fuel — for around 40 percent the world’s best technology in 44-year-old anti-corruption of its electricity. related fields,” he added. campaigner was present in the President Moon Jae-in de- The agreement involves 33 courtroom, standing inside a clared the carbon neutrality goal different entities, among them glass case for defendants. last year but at the same time regional governments, the elec- Legal pressure has been is looking to phase out nuclear South Korea’s president Moon Jae-in unveils the 8.2-GW offshore wind tricity generator KEPCO, and mounting on Navalny and his al- plan. PHOTO COURTESY: @MOONRIVER365/TWITTER/AFP power, leaving the country de- major private firms including lies since he returned in mid-Jan- pending on renewables to square of the 48 trillion won ($43 billion) west, which he said would be sev- Doosan Heavy Industries & Con- uary to Russia from Germany, the circle. agreement to build the complex en times bigger than the world’s struction and SK E&S. where he had been recovering Moon oversaw the signing off Sinan in the country’s south- current largest offshore wind SOURCE: AFP from a poisoning attack with the nerve agent Novichok. He was ordered by a Moscow CULTURE court this week to serve two years and eight months in prison French museums beg to reopen as blockbusters go unseen for violating the terms of a 2014 suspended sentence on embez- IT was to be a highlight of the art seums demanded a chance to zlement charges he says were calendar: 230 works by impres- reopen -- even if only partially politically motivated. sionist master Henri Matisse -- with two petitions to the gov- SOURCE: AFP gathered at France’s leading ernment signed by hundreds modern art museum to mark within the industry and wider art 150 years since his birth. community. “For an hour, a day, Trump refuses But thanks to the pandemic, a week or a month -- let us reo- to testify in the show at the Pompidou Cen- pen our doors, even if we have ‘unconstitutional’ tre in Paris stayed open for only to shut them again in the case 10 days after it began in October, of another lockdown,” it says. impeachment trial and it looks highly unlikely to resume before the paintings are ‘It’s a nightmare’ FORMER president Donald packed away again at the end of Museums had hoped to Trump refused Thursday to tes- February. reopen in December when the tify in his looming impeachment Only 17,000 people secured last lockdown ended, but as trial after being called by House Thanks to the pandemic, a Matisse show at the Pompidou Centre in a ticket in time -- an abysmally with restaurants, theatres and prosecutors to give evidence, Paris stayed open for only 10 days. PHOTO: AFP/FILE low figure for a museum that cinemas, they have remained branding the process “uncon- attracts more than three mil- “For an artist that was ab- said Pompidou curator Aurelie shut as infection rates remain stitutional”. Trump’s lawyers lion visitors each year in normal solutely not melancholy, this is Verdier. stubbornly high. ridiculed the request in a letter times. something very melancholy,” This week, desperate mu- SOURCE: AFP by lead House prosecutor Jamie Raskin to answer questions over the January 6 attack on the US HUGE BREAKTHROUGH Capitol as a “public relations stunt”. “Your letter only confirms Al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen under arrest: UN report what is known to everyone: you cannot prove your allegations” THE leader of Al-Qaeda’s Yeme- Security Council from a UN security forces and then handed against Trump, attorneys Bruce ni affiliate has been under arrest monitoring team specializing to Saudi Arabia. Castor and David Schoen said in for several months, according in extremist groups -- is the first AQAP revealed it had ap- their reply. While the attorneys to a United Nations report re- official confirmation of Batarfi’s pointed Batarfi, believed to be in did not say whether he would leased on Thursday, in what will arrest following unverified re- his early 40s, as its leader in Feb- testify, a senior advisor to Trump, be seen as a huge breakthrough ports. The wide-ranging UN as- ruary 2020 following the death of Jason Miller, said flatly that he in the fight against the global sessment, summarizing global his predecessor Qassim al-Rimi would not. “The president will jihadist threat. potential jihadist threats, did not in a US air strike in Yemen. not testify in an unconstitutional The document said Khalid disclose the militant’s wherea- Batarfi, who was designat- proceeding,” Miller told AFP. Batarfi, the leader of Al-Qaeda in bouts or reveal any further de- ed a global terrorist by the US the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) tails of the October operation. State Department in 2018, has An image grab taken from a video Trial opens Tuesday for just under a year, was ar- But the SITE Intelligence appeared in numerous AQAP released by Al-Malahem Media, The refusal came five days rested and his deputy, Saad Atef Group, which monitors the on- videos over recent years, ac- the media arm of Al-Qaeda in the before the trial of the former US al-Awlaqi, died during an “oper- line activity of jihadist organ- cording to SITE, and appeared Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), shows leader on one impeachment Khaled Batarfi in a video posted ation in Ghayda City, Al-Mahrah isations, noted “unconfirmed to have been Rimi’s deputy and charge of “incitement to insurrec- online on June 15, 2015. PHOTO: Governorate, in October.” reports” in October that Batarfi group spokesman. AL-MALAHEM MEDIA/AFP/ tion” opens in the US Senate. The report -- filed to the had been arrested by Yemeni SOURCE: AFP FILE SOURCE: AFP 6 FEBRUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON/AD 13

“REDUCING STATE PARTICIPATION” Germany’s virus spending fires up privatization debate

WITH German state fi- an interview with Die Welt than a trillion euros ($1.2 will lead the SPD into nances reeling from the daily this week. Flogging trillion) and forced it to lift September’s election as Covid-19 pandemic, the state assets could be all its cherished “debt brake”. its chancellor candidate, question of raising funds the more beneficial since called the idea “a little bi- by selling government their value has “increased ‘A little bizarre’ zarre”. State participation assets has become a hot considerably in recent But the suggestion has played a “not insignif- topic ahead of this year’s years”, Altmaier said. has caused some con- icant role” at a time when general election. Economy The money raised sternation at the heart of the government is provid- Minister Peter Altmaier, could help plug a gaping the coalition government ing a “huge” amount of aid a close ally of Chancellor hole in state finances left between Merkel’s conserv- to prop up businesses and Angela Merkel, floated the by the coronavirus pan- atives and the Social Dem- their employees during the idea of “reducing state par- German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has floated the idea demic, which has already ocrats (SPD). Finance pandemic, he said. ticipation” in businesses in of ‘reducing state participation’ in businesses. PHOTO: AFP cost the government more Minister Olaf Scholz, who SOURCE: AFP

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South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee (L) dropped her bid to lead the WTO on Friday, clearing the way for Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (R). PHOTO: AFP/FILE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V WERU PACK KHA M.V MCC KYOTO VOY. NO. (104S) SOUTH KOREAN trade South Korea’s trade min- minister Yoo Myung-hee istry said in a statement. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V WERU Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MCC KYOTO PACK KHA VOY. NO. (V.01) are hereby notified that VOY. NO. (104S) are hereby notified that the vessel will on Friday abandoned her The process to name a suc- the vessel will be arriving on 7-2-2021 and cargo will be be arriving on 6-2-2021 and cargo will be discharged bid to become head of cessor to Roberto Azevedo discharged into the premises of WILMAR where it will lie into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will lie at the the World Trade Organ- had been deadlocked since at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws ization, Seoul said, clear- October, when key WTO byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. ing the way for Nigeria’s ambassadors tapped Okon- Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am 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 Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to jo-Iweala as the best pick to declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo become the global body’s lead the organisation but from the Vessel. from the Vessel. first woman and first Afri- the Trump administration No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after can director-general. Yoo maintained its opposition to the Claims Day. the Claims Day. had consulted with the her appointment.The WTO Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301185 United States -- her prime head is normally chosen Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority backer -- and other major by consensus, leaving the Agent For: Agent For: countries and “decided to process at a standstill. M/S UNIVERSE LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL renounce her candidacy”, SOURCE: AFP CO LTD M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE LTD

CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V ANEMOS M.V PRIVLAKA M.V PRAVIK

Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ANEMOS Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PRIVLAKA Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PRAVIKVOY. VOY. NO. (2012) are hereby notified that the vessel will VOY. NO. (2101) are hereby notified that the vessel will NO. (V.PVK-016) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 7-2-2021 and cargo will be discharged into be arriving on 6-2-2021 and cargo will be discharged into be arriving on 7-2-2021 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of MITT-5 where it will lie at the consignee’s the premises of TMIT-2 where it will lie at the consignee’s the premises of MIPL where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am 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 to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301928 Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Agent For: Agent For: Agent For: M/S ELDER TRIUMPHANT SHIPPING LINES M/S UNI SPRING LOGISTICS HOLDINGS PTE LTD M/S BEN LINE AGENCIES (S'PORE) PTE LTD PTE LTD 6 FEBRUARY 2021 6 FEBRUARY 2021 14 ARTS & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTS & CULTURE 15 Royal appearances in right and left orders of Myanmar

By Maung Tha (Archaeology) Translated by Than Tun Aung

Royal appearances.

HERE remain a large number of royal ap- Bhamaya Thana throne at the glass hall, Paduma Thana Thana throne flanked by four white royal umbrellas pearances in the right and left orders in late throne at west Zetawun hall, Hantha Thana throne at in both sides. The king sat on Thiha Thana throne in Konbaung and Yadanabon eras as Myan- east Zetawun hall, Gaza Thana throne at Byetaik hall, the ground hall while receiving foreign diplomats and Tmar’s historical and cultural heritages. In Thinkha Thana throne at Laytha hall, Miga Thana taking oaths of the servants. 1885 when Myanmar lost its independence, the royal throne at South Samok hall and Mayura Thana throne Thiha Thana throne placed at the royal court was appearances and precious jewellery items lost under at North Samok hall. Currently, original Thiha Thana sat by the king to release the orders and perform trials the rule of colonialists. throne and duplicates for the remaining seven thrones for judicial affairs. If the king did not attend it, the crown Among them, Myanmar regained 141 items of can be observed at the National Museum (Yangon). prince, the prince for the royal court or any minister, royal appearances including Thiha Thana throne from In Myanmar, Thiha Thana throne where the king on behalf of the king, conducted trials of court while Kolkata Museum in the post-independence era, and sat in the trials of the court was the grandest and most touching the throne by a hand. In fact, anyone was not these items were put on display at the National Mu- splendid. Thiha Thana throne in Pali means the seat allowed to sit on Thiha Thana throne except the king seum (Yangon). based on lion statues. It also means the best and noblest and the queen. Shwebon Nidan compiled by Zeya Thinkhaya seat for the king. In the Konbaung era, the throne was Thiha Thana throne from the foot to the top is 34.5 showed 26 items of royal appearances which took placed at ground tier-roofed hall and Zetawun Hall. feet high, from the foot to the place of the queen, 5 feet positions for both 13 items each of royal appearances The king and the queen sitting on Thiha Thana and 11 inches high and the door, 7.5 feet high, according in left and right orders. But, the National Museum throne at ground tier-roofed hall accepted respects paid to the book on Myanmar’s royal appearances written displayed 17 items of royal appearances in the right by royal families, Saophas and counsellors of the court by veteran historian Dr Than Tun. side and 18 items in left. on New Year day, start and end of Buddhist Lent. The ceremony of New Year day to pay respects was held on Royal appearances Thiha Thana throne 40th days from Atet Day of Maha Thingyan festival, on Display of white royal umbrellas and royal equip- There were eight kinds of thrones on the list of the start of Buddhist Lent on 1st Waning of Waso and ment in both right and left sides of Thiha Thana throne royal appearances. Thiha Thana throne was located at the end of Buddhist Lent on 1st Waning of Thadingyut. means royal appearances which centred Thiha Thana ground tier-roofed hall and Zetawun Hall of the court, At that time, the king and the queen sat on Thiha throne. The royal white folded paper mentioned the 6 FEBRUARY 2021 6 FEBRUARY 2021 14 ARTS & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTS & CULTURE 15

Dancers and musicians were accommodated in gold. A 28 inches high alms-bowl made of gold threads sheds in both sides of the tier-roofed hall in addition was decorated with pieces of ruby, emerald and pearl. to musical instruments for Anyeint troupe and Mon Despite no involvement, valuable gold wares, cos- ethnic musical instruments. Ladder to the royal ground tumes, royal furniture, paintings and sculptures, writs, hall was protected in either side by guards against palm leaves and folded papers, emblems, royal letters unconcerned persons except those involved in the and orders, knives and spears, tier-roofed buildings royal appearances. and vehicles remain as Myanmar cultural heritages. A total of 226 seats were displayed in the left side Most of the royal appearances gathered at the and 225 seats on the right side at the royal ceremo- National Museum were made in the 18th and 19th nies. Ranks of the left side were higher than that of centuries. They were more than 100 years old. As the right side. equipment of royal appearances is displayed not only at home but at museums in other countries, these royal Left-wing of royal appearances appearances uplift prestige of grand and splendid royal Lotus betel box involved in left royal appearances pieces of evidence of Myanmar. were regalia of Yodaya king. It was used in Mandalay royal palace. It was made of gold for keeping a hand on Reference: it as well as for using as betel box. Long boat shaped Royal appearances (Department of Archaeology betel container was decorated with jewellery items. and National Museum) The betel box based on lion statue was made of gold as regalia of King Vijayabahu of Sri Lanka. The betel box decorated with reliefs of 12 zodiacal signs and pieces of ruby and gems on gold ornaments was called 12 zodiacal sign betel box. It was 18.5 inches high and mouth of the box, 20 inches wide. A 1.92 feet high gold pot with floral designs was decorated with pieces of ruby which were presented by Linzin king to Pinya Taseeshin King. Kyatlya was in the shape of a rectangular box, 17.23 inches high. The gold box was decorated with pieces of ruby which were regalia of Thaton’s kings. The royal shoes made of nine gems, 11.53 inches long is displayed the National Museum. The forehead of the shoes was made of gold. It was not real footweare but was displayed for royal appearances. The 10.82 inches long slippers decorated with pieces of ruby and straps were filled with pieces of gold. Yak fan’s handle was decorated with gold and nine gems. The fan was made of yak hairs as a royal appearance of King U Aung Zeya. Its handle was 23 inches long, and Yak hairs were 16 inches long. The four-edged dagger used by King Alaung Mint- ayar was displayed on the left wing. The iron dagger, 30 inches long, was installed with wooden handle kept in velvet decorated with red stones. Gold jars were 15.5 inches high and 19 inches in diameter, decorated with pieces of the ruby. But, gold goblet, chin supporter, long the necked pot decorated with gold, ruby and diamond and staff were made as duplicates. Tidantaka is tripod installed with handle for keep- ing a jug. Its base was gilt decorated with two lines of Thiha Thana throne. ruby pieces and the top, one line of ruby pieces. It was 18.11 inches in height and 0.98 inch in diameter. throne was flanked by Kambu and Sanda white umbrel- las in the right side and Kanekkadan and Suriya white Right-wing of royal appearances umbrellas in the left side. White umbrellas were made Such wing comprised gold betel basket decorated of textile decorated with the gold jingle bell, banyan with pieces of ruby which was equipment of Tagaung leave, star, pearl, coral, diamond, emerald and ruby. dynasty, the triple gold betel box, and the betel tray Umbrella stock was 13 feet and three inches long. based on four dragons. They are displayed as duplicates The dictionary on Vocabulary of Royal Palace at the National Museum. mentioned displays of royal appearances. In addition to Octagonal shaped betel boxes, 19 inches in height royal white umbrellas, other umbrellas namely Paduma, and 16 inches in diameter, were one of regalia for the Thamuti, Thamuddaraza and Withakyon were opened. crown prince to submit betel leaves to the king. Lotus betel box, the betel box based on lion statue, long Long gold boat shaped betel container decorated boat-shaped betel container, the decorative motif of with pieces of ruby was 21 inches in height and 24 regalia, Kyatlya, shoes, slippers, yak fan, four-edged inches in diameter. Another two equipment were gold dagger, staff, jug based on lion statue, long-necked pot, lotus-shaped oil lamps which were regalia of King chin supporter, iron stable and goblet were placed in Patikkara presented to King Anawrahta, according to the left side of the king. Shwebon Nidan. Right royal appearances were betel clip, large The gold cup in shapes of sun and moon was 8.85 long boat-shaped betel container, small quartz lotus, inches high and 11.8 inches wide. Its brim was decorated large quartz lotus, betel cup based on dragon statue, with pieces of the ruby. Goglet was 15.5 inches high and octagonal-shaped betel cup, large ornament, long- seven inches wide. Its lid was 17.5 inches in height and necked pot, goglet, a tray for drinking water, goblet, 6.5 inches in diameter. Spittoon and water pot stand and jug and jewellery decorated box, hard fan and royal wine cup-shaped tray were seen as duplicates. Makan multicolour flags. jar, 24.8 inches high and 9,5 inches wide, was made of 6 FEBRUARY 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MFF joins AFC Social Responsibility Committee Meeting

MYANMAR Football Federation Asian region joined the discus- participated Asian Football Con- sion. federation Social Responsibility The CSR committee meet- Committee Meeting yesterday, ing focused on the current is- and officials discussed better sues of COVID 19 prevention and development of football matters treatment in Asia and football plus COVID-19 issues related authorities of the AFC pointed with football sectors. out the social activities of the The AFC Social Responsi- confederation. bility Committee meeting of the Officials also discussed the AFC was held as an online meet- expansion of the CSR committee ing and Myanmar Football Fed- to make it stronger. eration president U Zaw Zaw, The submission of CSR AFC General Secretary Dato’ committee decisions at the AFC Windsor John and Committee Executive Committee meeting The screen shows Myanmar Football Federation president U Zaw Zaw (right) joining the AFC Social members of the AFC partici- in Manama, Bahrain was further Responsibility Committee Meeting online yesterday. PHOTO: MFF pant countries representing the discussed. —Lynn Thit (Tgi) Djokovic beats Zverev as Referees in Spain likely to favour Real Nadal sidelined by injury Madrid, says Pique MELBOURNE—Novak Djok- clash against Daniil Medve- ovic fought past Alexander dev’s Russia.Struff earlier beat BARCELONA—Barcelona Zverev but it wasn’t enough Dusan Lajovic in the other sin- defender Gerard Pique has to stave off defeat for Serbia gles tie.“It was so difficult to weighed in to a debate about in the ATP Cup Friday, with play against (Zverev) today. refereeing by saying many of- Germany making the semi-fi- Missiles from the other side of ficials in Spain were likely to nals alongside a Spanish team the court, both first and second favour his club’s great rivals missing injured Rafael Nadal. serve,” said Djokovic, who led Real Madrid. The world number one, who his country to the inaugural Pique, in an interview on is ramping up preparations title last year.“He was going for YouTube show “Post United” to defend his Australian Open it, not too many double faults. on Thursday, said that if the crown, was tested in his sin- You’ve got to give him credit for vast majority of La Liga ref- gles rubber before outlasting being courageous and trying erees supported Real Madrid, Zverev 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 7-5. But his best.” they would naturally be partial the German got revenge in to that team when refereeing the deciding doubles, team- Nadal missing again their games. Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. PHOTO: AFP ing with Jan-Lennard Struff Meanwhile, Nadal was The central defender, re- from former referee Eduardo between Real Madrid and Bar- to edge Djokovic and Nikola once again missing from the covering from a long-term knee Iturralde Gonzalez that many ca supporters on the officials’ Cacic 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 10-7 and Spanish team as they lost 2-1 injury, was reacting to Span- officials in Spain were Real Ma- list was “90 per cent to 10 per ensure they made a last four to Greece.—AFP ish media reporting comments drid fans. Iturralde said the split cent”.—AFP Liverpool team barred from entering Germany for Champions League match under Covid-19 rules

BERLIN—Liverpool will not be allowed to enter Germany for a Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Feb 16 because of strict entry rules imposed over the pandemic, the German interior ministry said on Thursday (Feb 4). “German federal police informed RB Leipzig today that the described case does not meet the requirements for an exception” to the travel restrictions, the interior ministry said in a statement. According to AFP sports subsidiary SID, Leipzig are now looking for an alternative location. The Bundesliga club are set to host Premier League champions Liverpool in a Champions League last-16, first leg game but the planning for the match has been upended by Germany’s recently updated travel restrictions. The new rules, slated to last until the day after the game, ban travellers from countries hit by new, more contagious coronavirus variants such as Britain. Though there are some exceptions for medical workers and others in key professions, the interior ministry has repeatedly said that there are “no special provision for professional sports- Liverpool will not be allowed to enter Germany for a Champions League match against RB Leipzig on February people”.—AFP 16 because of strict entry rules imposed over the pandemic. PHOTO: PETER BYRNE/AFP