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Panzin Creek Bridge that links Buthidaung and Yathedaung Townships was commissioned into service in Rakhine State yesterday. Photo: MNA

A 960-foot long bridge over the loading capacity was held at the The Ministry of Construc- Kyikha road from Chin State Panzin Creek linking Buthidaung site in Buthidaung. tion has been working on the and Taungpyo-Maungtaw-Buth- “The Ministry had and Yathedaung townships in Work on construction of the upgrading of all the roads pro- idaung-Yathedaung-Ponna Rakhine State was inaugurated facility started in April 2014. viding access to Rakhine State. gyun-Sittway border trade road. been focusing on yesterday, becoming one of the In his opening address, Un- The major roads which are being Besides,theYangon-Sittwe the development of infrastructure development tasks ion Minister for Construction U upgraded are Thandwe-Gwa- road used by the most passengers implemented in Rakhine State by Win Khaing said that the Min- Ngathainggyoung road from buses and trucks has been up- Rakhine State by the new government during its istry had been focusing on the Ayeyawady Region and Yangon graded to concrete road. working together with first year in office. development of Rakhine State Region, Pyay-Padaung-Taun- The minister said the local The opening ceremony of by working together with the gup-Maei-Kyaukpyu road from residents need to maintain the its government as the reinforced concrete bridge Rakhine State government as the Bago Region, Minbu-An-Sit- roads and bridges including Pan- it lagged behind in with its width 24 foot and a 3 foot Rakhine State lagged behind in tway road from Magway Region, zin Creek Bridge for their long- pedestrian walkway on each side, development because of its poor Kyauktaw-Palatwa-Matupe- term sustainability. development.” 19 foot above water line, 60 ton road transportation. Hakha-Falam-Teddim-Tonzang- See page 9 >> 2 national 26 March 2017 Children’s Literature Festival kicks off in Mawlamyine

Hundreds of school children and others who adore children’s literature are participating in the Children’s Literature Festival in at the Mawlamyine Univer- sity. The event kicked off at the Mawlamyine University, with an opening address by Un- ion Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint. The festival was formally opened by Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint, Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs Nai Thet Lwin, Mon State Chief Minister Dr Aye Zan and school children. In his address, Union Min- ister Dr Pe Myint stressed the need to promote reading habit in the country as part of efforts for development of literature which is directly proportional to the de- velopment of the country. The three-day festival is aimed at development of chil- dren and literature. Union Minister Dr Pe Myint poses for documentary photo with the attendees at Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine. Photo: MNA “All are now aware of the fact that human resources is far erature festival,” he added. more important than the natural In his concluding remarks, resources for national develop- the Union Minister expressed ment. A country however rich his belief that the children would in above ground and have a great future ahead of their underground resources cannot life when they love reading very develop without the human re- much and love literature, adding sources development or in other that the children would bring the words the prowess of the citi- bright future of the country. zens,” he said. Following opening remarks “Public reading habit must by Union Minister for Educa- be nurtured and promoted to get tion Dr Myo Thein Gyi and Mon in touch with literature and to State Chief Minister Dr Aye harbour literature-friendly spirit. Zan, school children performed Child age is the best time to nur- the traditional dances of Mon, ture and develop reading habit. Kayin and PaO.—Myanmar Hence, the ministry held the lit- News Agency

Union Minister Dr Pe Myint visits booth at Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine . Photo: MNA

A child takes part in impromptu contest. Photo: MNA

Kids participating in Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine.- Photo: MNA Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine is crowded with the book lovers and enthusiasts. Photo: MNA 26 March 2017 national 3 Vice-President U Myint Swe addresses Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017 Vice-President of the Re- to integrate itself into the global public of the Union of Myanmar economy. The country is now ac- U Myint Swe delivered an ad- tively taking effective measures dress at the opening ceremony of to promote trade by adopting the the Boao Forum for Asia Annu- National Export Strategy, reduc- al Conference 2017 in Baoa at 9 ing trade tariffs, amending the a.m. yesterday. maritime and land trade taxation Global leaders, chairmen of laws and policies, and facilitating the international organizations, trade flow. the chairman and members of the The incumbent government forum board, officials and invit- after taking office in 2016 has ed guests were also present. The been giving priority to nation- Vice President was accompanied al reconciliation and peace and by Deputy Minister for Planning development. It also formulated and Finance U Maung Maung the National Economic Policy to Win, Myanmar Ambassador to equally share the natural resourc- China U Thit Lin Ohn and senior es among the regions and states officials. and to conserve them for their In his speech, the Vice Pres- sustainability. Vice President U Myint Swe addresses opening ceremony of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Cenference 2017. ident said the forum has chosen Myanmar is undertak- Photo: MNA a suitable theme -- Globalization ing reforms to create an inves- and Free Trade: the Asian Per- be supportive to global economic The Myanmar Government active and vibrant society with tor-friendly environment, and spective – at a time when signs of growth. Myanmar believes that began its ambitious reforms in more transparency. Myanmar has enacted the new investment reversing the move towards glo- the promotion of economic co- 2011 for the sustainable progress now is in a better strategic posi- law on 18 October 2016. The balization and free trade are be- operation is the effective path for of the political, economic and tion for regional economic inte- law guarantees protection for ing seen. Any efforts to reactivate economic growth and sustainable social sectors. Thanks to the re- gration. investors and their investments. any kind of protectionism will not development. forms, Myanmar has become an Myanmar has been striving —Myanmar News Agency Enacted law should be beneficial to the State and people: Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker The Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U tions in line with the law for the about the regional development Win Myint recounted his par- development of their constituen- tasks and the parliament’s under- liamentary experiences to the cies. The Hluttaw representatives takings by the MPs and the Low- Kachin State lawmakers at the are required to fulfill the neces- er House Speaker relied to their state parliament building in Myit- sities of the people, listening to queries. The meeting was also kyina on 24 March evening. their wishes and their voices as attended by Kachin State Chief During the meeting with a people-centered approach was Minister Dr Khet Aung, Low- the legislators, the Lower House being practiced in a democratic er House representatives, Up- Speaker highlighted that the role country. He urged the MPs to per House representatives and of parliament is important in a keep their dignity, warning them Kachin State Hluttaw represent- democratic country, saying that against power abuse and bribery. atives. the foundation of democracy is Our country is in the process The Lower House Speaker the parliament in every country of building a democratic federal U Win Myint met internally dis- where democracy is practiced. In union and only when democracy placed persons at Tatkon In Jan a democracy, sovereignty derives flourishes, will the nation devel- Don IDP Camp in Myitkyina from the people and the supreme Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint cordially greets an internally op and peace and stability prevail yesterday morning and provid- power is vested in the people. in the country. All stakeholders ed them with cash assistance. displaced person in Myitkyina. Photo: MNA The MPs elected by the people must collaborate with each other Kachin State Chief Minister Dr need to upgrade their capacity to tions. The lawmakers were pointed out that in exercising the for the State and new generations Khet Aung presented bags of be able to effectively carry out urged to draw up the exact, accu- check and balance system in the through magnanimity, tolerance, rice, exercise books, school uni- the interests of the State and its rate and fair bills and the enacted legislative, executive and judicial forgiveness, mutual cooperation, forms, warm clothing and puri- people, the Speaker added. law should be beneficial to the branches they should make sure understanding and trust in build- fied drinking water to the families He continued that the parlia- State and people. Reviewing the that their efforts were in accord ing a democratic nation. The par- who had taken shelter at the IDP mentarians should study parlia- existing laws and amending the with the constitution, existing liamentarians should constantly camps. At the end of the meet- mentary law, rules and constitu- laws which are not in conformity law and rules, saying the MPs try their utmost to follow par- ing, the Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker tion to be proficient lawmakers with the current situation are a should not intervene beyond the liamentary procedures as the took the opportunity to meet and whereas their questions and mo- must for the sake of the people’s boundaries limited by law. The symbol of democracy is the Par- cordially greet the families from tions should be in conformity interests, he said. lawmakers are entitled to coor- liament. the IDP camps.—Myanmar News with the regulations and restric- The Lower House Speaker dinate with respective organiza- U Win Myint was briefed Agency Earth Hour celebrated for first time in Myanmar Volunteers participat- mar Climate Change Alliance, ed in lighting 10,000 oil lamps took place from 8.30 pm to at the Shwedagon Pagoda in 9.30 pm. Yangon yesterday celebrating Earth Hour is annual the Earth Hour for the time in event in which people around Myanmar. the world focus attention on The ceremony organ- the environment and climate ized by World Wide Fund for change by switching off lights Nature (WWF-Myanmar), and electrical appliances for one in partnership with Myan- hour.—GNLM Volunteers participate in lighting 10,000 oil lamps at the Shwedagon Pagoda to celebrate Earth Hour. Photo: MNA 4 26 March 2017 Local

1st Myanmar Singapore lists as top investor in Smart Living Thilawa SEZ with over $110 million Expo 2017 in SINGAPORE has been listed as the top investor in Thilawa Spe- Taunggyi on cial Economic Zone, a huge in- dustrial zone on the outskirts of 31 March Yangon, according to the Direc- torate of Investment and Compa- MORE THAN 2,000 flats and ny Administration. condominiums apartments will be displayed for sale at the first The investments from the Myanmar Smart Living Expo to island state amounted to over be held in Taunggyi, the capital US$110 million in seven pro- of Shan State and one of major jects, followed by Thailand with populous cities, at the end of this $67.60 million in six investment month, according to the event projects, Japan with $42.50 mil- organizers. lion in three projects, Korea with Organized by the online $26.80 million in two projects. property website iMyanmar- Austria invested $14 million House.com and Taunggyi Busi- in one project while Vietnam en- ness Center, the new event will tered the SEZ with a $0.83 mil- begin on 31 March and will last lion project. until 2 April. It is scheduled to A total of $262.588 million take place at the TBC, planning investments have been granted to showcase consumer products, Thilawa Special Economic Zone attracts foreign investors mostly from Asia. Photo: Kyaw Kyaw in the Thilawa SEZ as of the first branded cars and apartments de- week of this month. SEA to run their services and stake in the project while Japan has in Myanmar as of February of veloped by 11 construction com- panies. Since mid-2014, 78 com- manufacturing businesses, 24 of 49 per cent. this year reached $16.649 bil- Those flats and condomin- panies from 16 countries in- them are now operating in the Singapore’s investment lion, according to the DICA. ium apartments with special vested in the Zone A of the area.Myanmar owns a 51-per-cent from 229 permitted enterprises —Kyaw Kyaw prices will be sold through in- stallments during the three-day exhibition, said U Nay Min Thu, managing director of the online More than 44,000 tonnes of diesel imported by sea real estate website. Several entertainment pro- MYANMAR imported over through Tachilek border trade sold for Ks735. It decreased to 416.395 mil- gramme including DJ, dancer 44,000 tonnes of diesel worth camp. In retail market in Yangon, lion gallons in 2011-12 FY, shows, model shoes and demon- more than US$22 million from The fuel market in Yangon, buyers paid Ks3,100 per gallon 316.749 million gallons in stration of the Shan United Foot- its trade partners by sea between Mandalay, Mawlamyine and of diesel, but retail sellers in 2012-13 FY and 372.493 mil- ball Club will be included at the coming event. 26 February and 4 March, a de- Taunggyi remained unchanged, Mandalay sold a gallon of diesel lion gallons in 2013-14 FY, Meteorologist Dr Tun Lwin crease of 5,970 tonnes compared sources said. for Ks3,300. according to the Ministry of and other experts will share with the same period of previous According to the pri- In Mawlamyine and Taung- Electricity and Energy. their knowledge and experience week. vate fuel stations in the com- gyi, the prices of diesel was The diesel consumption through literary talks and semi- According to the Ministry mercial capital, the prices Ks3,500 per gallon. went up to over 600 million gal- nars under the titles of leadership of Commerce, over $550,000 of diesel on 6 March were The diesel consumption in lons in 2014-15 FY and 807.619 and management, entrepreneur- worth of diesel fuel weighing Ks715 per litre when a li- the country was 464.866 mil- million gallons in 2015-16 FY.— ship marketing and online mar- 1,052 tonnes entered the country tre of higher grade diesel was lion gallons in 2010-11 FY. Khine Khant keting strategy.—Nyein Chan Local gold price declines on 24 March Trade with Middle Eastern countries hit nearly $332 million over past 10 months The drop in global gold price 22 March, US$ 1,246 on 23 March of Ks 900,000 per tical at the end has pushed drown domestic gold and US$ 1,241 on 24 March of February has decreased slight- TRADE between Myanmar and ucts such as beans and pulses as price in Myanmar on 24 March, rspectively. Although the global ly to Ks 880,100 per tical on 10 Middle East countries reached well as rice to the market. according to local gold trad- gold price declined slightly, it is March. However, the local gold over US$332 million in the first The total value of trade ers. still record high, compared with price increased to Ks 894,000 ten months of this financial year, was $381.351 million in 2015- The price in global gold mar- that of the last week. The local on 17 March, Ks 895,700 on 18 according to the Trade Depart- 2016 FY, $373.353 million in ket was US$ 1,251 per ounce on gold price which hit a record high March, Ks 896,000 on 19 March, ment. The official statistics show 2014-2015 FY, $267.306 mil- Ks 898,100 on 20 March and Ks that the country’s total trade with lion in 2013-2014 FY, $267.297 896,800 on 21 March. the Middle East nations amount- million in 2012-2013 FY and However, the local gold ed to $332.874 million between $300.679 million in 2011-2012 price was Ks 898,000 per ti- April of last year and January of FY. cal in 24 March, down from Ks this year. Since April, the trade be- 900,300 in 23 March. The local Of the total, Myanmar’s ex- tween Myanmar and America gold price market hit a record port to those countries hit $100 countries was $534.015 million, high of Ks 903,500 per tical on million and its imports from the trade with European commu- 4 October, 2016. Till now, the all transcontinental region reached nities was $1.077 billion and time lowest price is Ks 840,000 over $231million. with ASEAN member countries per tical according to local gold Myanmar exports fishery reached $7.666 billion.—Nyein traders..—Min Min products and agriculture prod- Chan 26 March 2017 5

Ministry of Information to Perform the Tasks of Developing Literary World and Sharing News & Information

News: Thoon Wathan prise, which runs operating of now Theinbyu Street, where the dailies—Kyemon, Myanma Ahlin office of publishing and publica- Photo: May Oo Moe and the Global New Light of My- tion is situated and paper-read- anmar (English Version). ing events used to be held, was Interviewer: Apart from made “The Book Street” as an o as to be well convinced of bridging the gap between the upgrade. This is one of the per- the performances for reforms S people and the government, formances the Ministry carried of the Ministry of Information which sectors have the Ministry out for the progress of books and during one-year period when the of Information taken responsibil- literature. new government took office, an ities for? On the other hand, informa- interview was made with Dr Pe Dr Pe Myint: The moment tion and public relation depart- Myint, Union Minister for Infor- people hear the word, “Ministry ment is holding children literary mation. of Information,” they see radios, festivals in many places of the Interviewer: Dear Sir, Please TVs and newspapers. Besides country for the development of let me know about the major giving news and information to literature. Last year, the chil- tasks of the Ministry of Informa- the public, the Ministry is serving dren literary festival was held tion. the interests of the people, which in Nay Pyi Taw, with the one Dr Pe Myint: Concisely is an important sector of mak- held in Mandalay and another speaking, the ministry is the Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint. Photo: MNA ing people’s intellectual devel- one being held in Mawlamyaing one that bridges between the opment and progressive emer- presently. government and the people. reports will be published as a big gence of literary development The children literary festival All governments are responsi- chronicle. in the country. As regards the in Nay Pyi Taw was sponsored by ble for reporting what they are Under the programme, When combined sector, the Ministry performed the Ministry of Information only, carrying out for the country, there include the organizations all presentations, programmes for literary cam- with in Mandalay co-sponsored regularly. The Ministry of Infor- of the legislature panel—Py- paigns, for example, there were by Ministry of Information and mation makes its broadcasting idaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hlut- the performances paper-reading events on politics, Mandalay Region Cabinet. Chil- & printing media and public re- taw and Amyotha Hluttaw, with of the incumbent monsoon book-fair festival, pa- dren Literary Festival being held lation department perform the the Government of the State at per-reading events on contempo- in Mawlamyaing was co-spon- responsibilities. The Ministry of the Union level and the Minis- government rary historical literature and win- sored by the Ministry of Informa- Information is reporting the per- tries of the executive panel and during one-year- ter season book fair festival held tion, the Ministry of Education formances of the government to the office of the Union Attorney under the sponsorship of print- and Mon State Cabinet. the people, and simultaneously it General, the office of Union Au- period will become ing and publication department. Interviewer: Is there other is giving news and information to ditor General, Union Civil Ser- Very soon, discussions on trans- organizations which are co-op- the government and the people. vice Board, Cabinets of Regions a historical lation and paper-reading events erating with the Ministry of In- Interviewer: I would like to and States; and Union Supreme chronicle. are to be held. Book-fair festi- formation for the development of know how the ministry spans Court of judiciary panel to report vals used to be co-held together literature? between the people and the gov- their respective performances with paper-reading events. Yet, See page 6 >> ernment. to the public during the previous Ministry and their performanc- Dr Pe Myint: In previous one-year-period. es. one-year-period, the Ministry of Following the release of Dr Pe Myint: Under the Information managed to present these reports, the Ministry of Ministry of Information, there news on the events which are Information is to present col- are departments and organiza- happening in the country and its lected accounts of reforms in the tions. With the office of the min- related international events, for sectors of politics, economy and istry excluded, the ministry has the public to know them all to the social welfare in the previous MRTV and the Department of full. This is the major responsi- one-year-period, comprising of Information and Public Relation bility of the Ministry of Informa- these policies. Department, which opens librar- tion. When combined all pres- ies and public relation offices So as to be more convinced entations, the performances across the nation. Another one of the duty, I would like to give of the incumbent government is the publishing and publication an example. That is the pro- during one-year-period will department, where prescribed gramme presenting the per- become a historical chroni- books and readers for schools, formances of the incumbent cle. Putting records of events the State Gazette and necessary government. The programme is the one among the respon- documents for the government is being broadcast through TV. sibilities of the Ministry of are being printed. Under it, Sar- Dailies are also describing them Information. pay Beikman is a branch of the on special programme pages. Interviewer: Please tell me department. The next one is the When finished, these collected about departments under the News and Periodicals Enter- Book lovers are seen at book stalls. Photo: MNA

MRTV’s national race channel. Photo: MNA Health talk programme on MRTV. Photo: MNA A TV host on MRTV. Photo: MNA 6 26 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

>> from page 5 and news coverage were made. Dr Pe Myint: In performing Staff under the IPRD as well, the tasks of literature develop- managed to develop techniques ment, the Ministry is co-operating and progress of literature as well with other ministries, region and as to make the practices of keep- state cabinets, private institutions ing records and facts. Upgrading and individual well-wishers. Like, the status of newsroom, reporters in co-operation with Tun Foun- and editors, distribution systems, dation, Sarpay Beikman had ar- human resources and infrastruc- ranged to publish the Myanmar ture were made, whereas re- Encyclopedia, a Treatise of great forming to become unbiased peo- value and honour for Myanmar. In ple’s media and people’s relation 1954, it commenced to have been centers were also implemented. compiled, so it lagged much be- hind, in keeping abreast with the Book Street in Yangon time. Co-operation will be made Printing and publication de- to modernize the Encyclopedia by partment is a department that is revising, adding and editing. mainly performing the tasks of Here, I would like to say that printing State Gazettes, readers the Ministry of Information is to for basic education schools, elec- perform the tasks of its responsi- tion ballots for the whole country, bilities by itself. Simultaneously, commissioned by Union Election it is to co-operate the tasks of lit- Commission. erature development with enthu- Theinbyu Street, the location siastic individuals, organizations of the office of printing and publi- and scholars who are interested cation, where book fair festivals in literature development. are co-held with paper-reading Union Minister Dr Pe Myint cuts the ribbon to open winter book festival. Photo: MNA events was upgraded to Book Reading Rooms for Children Street. This is one of the achieve- With the aids of Daw Khin ments of the Ministry of Informa- Managed to bring Kyi Foundation, the Information tion in a year. and Public Relation Department a lot of profits, managed to change libraries Dailies into Community Centers, having Myanma Alin, Kyemon and though dailies are reading rooms for children in 133 the Global New Light of Myanmar sold at 50 kyats a district and township offices and have been making its effort to ed- holding 51 lectures for children, ucate, inform and entertain the piece, instead of 207 story-telling contests, 48 po- people starting from the day when em-recitation contests, 20 essay the new government took office, its actual cost— writing contests and 222 reading bringing about the emergence of 150 kyats per events during one year period. attractive pages on politics, econ- omy and social affairs daily. At piece. Besides, Sharing Knowledge the same time, Mandalay pages Educative video titled, “We, on news and articles from Man- dailies could earn three, once in the past,” which dalay, and ethnic pages written much finance for educates narcotic drug abuse in Mon, Sakaw Kayin, Poh Kayin, Children enjoy cartoon at the Children’s Literature Festival in Man- may lead the whole community Paoh languages are also being de- the country. to destruction, a video titled, “A scribed weekly. dalay. Photo: MNA fire that starts from garbage,” for The State-run papers, being the public to take ethics—moral the most subscribed and trust- lessons from the world truths and worthy ones, there are influx of the video titled, “Even Superman advertisement into press houses. cannot help,” intended for people It managed to bring a lot of profits, to learn to value and protect the though dailies are sold at 50 kyats natural environment were filmed a piece, instead of its actual cost— and shown. 150 kyats per piece. Besides, dai- With a view to developing li- lies could earn much finance for braries and convincing people of the country. current affairs and democratic Every weely, Kyemon dailies practices, the video titled, “The describes page for new genera- next door illuminated by lights,” tion, while the Sunday Cartoon was filmed for showing the public, Programme for children includ- according to the information and ed weekly in Myanma Alin and public relation department. Kyemon upgraded reading speed IPRD published Myanmar of children and concurrently lifted Affairs (volume1) in 2016 and vol- up art creation and spiritual and ume 2 in 2017, from the collect- moral courages. ed works of term-papers of pa- per-reading events on research, Having an access to criticize by categorizing facts on politics, Platform for people’s opin- economy and social affairs con- ions, transparent things to be cerning the State Government in amended and letters to the editor one-year-period. are being described in Kyemon Book lovers are seen at a book stall in downtown Yangon. Photo: MNA and Myanma Alin. Thus people Changes in accord with the can disclose their feelings, suf- language usages, cultures and ters and extending radio waves Information. Time ferings, problems, difficulties, traditions on the verge of extinc- transmitting machines needed Dr Pe Myint: The Ministry During one year period when anxieties and desires to the gov- tion. In this period, by combining for Analogue Switch off Process, of Information is the one that is the new government took office, ernment in the constructive way, news sent by 11 local branches of expected to commence digital spanning between the people the Ministry of Information car- gaining direct effects almost 11 national ethnic languages with TV and Radio broadcasts, in and the government. To do so, ried out the tasks of making invit- every day. news from news branches from near future. we mainly perform the task of ed overseas media men conduct Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, With the advancing informa- presenting news and informa- trainings for local media persons 11 National Ethnic Languages the system of sending news was tion technologies, arrangements tion to reach our people. Here I to abide by media ethics, send- MRTV broadcast traditional modernized, according to MRTV, are being made for the people to would like to inform that, on the ing local media men abroad to cultures and customs from na- the Ministry of Information. get news and information online other hand, we are making our attend seminars and trainings, to tional ethnic channel by using as digital papers to keep abreast concerted efforts to develop the upgrade the skills of personnel different techniques and pres- Digital type to be transformed with the time. literary world and to feed knowl- under the Ministry. Better pres- entations during one-year period With changing into the dem- Interviewer: Let me know as edge to our people. entation in filming, art creation, when the new government took ocratic nation, MRTV is being to policies and further plans to be Thank you, Mr Union Minis- application of techniques, editing office, managing to revive ethnic fixed with installing transmit- implemented by the Ministry of ter! 26 March 2017 Regional 7 Major nations responsible for keeping Philippines’ communist world peace — China vice premier rebels vow to revive ceasefire no later than BOAO — The world’s ping and US President major nations are respon- Donald Trump in the sible for maintaining glob- United States next month. 31 March al peace, and all countries During a recent visit MANILA — The Commu- porters in Bukidnon province should remain committed to Beijing by US Secretary nist Party of the Philippines in the southern Philippines, to a road of stable and of State Rex Tillerson, Xi (CPP) said on Saturday that said he would consult with peaceful development, said China and the United its armed units will declare the country’s political and se- China’s Vice Premier States must strengthen co- a unilateral ceasefire no later curity leaders “whether or not Zhang Gaoli said on Sat- ordination of hot regional than 31 March, ahead of the it would be good at this time” urday. issues, respect each oth- resumption of peace talks to resume the government’s His comments fol- er’s core interests and ma- with the government of Pres- unilateral ceasefire. “I have to lowed media reports this jor concerns, and protect ident Rodrigo Duterte next consult the (House) Speaker, week that North Korea was the broad stability of ties. month. I have to consult the Senate in the final stages of pre- Trump has previously The CPP, who’s armed President, I have to convene paring for another nuclear threatened a 45 per cent wing, the New People’s the National Security Coun- test. Earlier this month, tariff on China’s exports Army, has fought a nearly cil, and I have to ask the Pyongyang launched four and frequently said on five-decade-long insurgency, generals of the army and the ballistic missiles in re- the campaign trail that he expects that the Philippine police,” he said. In the state- China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli . Photo: Reuters sponse to joint US-South would label China a cur- government will declare a ment, the CPP urged Duterte Korea military exercises, and a series of missile Terminal High Altitude rency manipulator. Trump similar unilateral ceasefire as to order the military to “slow which it regards as prepa- launches since the begin- Area Defence, missile de- has not followed through part of an agreement reached down its ongoing all-out of- ration to war. ning of 2016. fence system in South Ko- on either move yet. during backchannel talks fensive military operations “Large countries Washington has been rea, which it says will both US Commerce Secre- from 10-11 March, the group and aerial bombing and shell- have the responsibility pressing Beijing to do harm China’s own security tary Wilbur Ross has also said in a statement. ing campaigns against rural to maintain global peace, more to stop North Korea’s and do nothing to ease ten- complained about China’s Negotiators from both (communities), to help create should increase strategic nuclear and missile pro- sions. excess industrial capacity, sides agreed on 12 March to a favourable atmosphere for dialogue, increase mutual grammes. China has called “All parties should unfair subsidies for state- resume formal peace nego- the mutual ceasefire.” trust, and respect each oth- for a dual-track approach, stick to dialogue to settle owned enterprises and a tiations in The Netherlands To give the peace talks er’s core interests and ma- urging North Korea to sus- disputes and problems in lack of access for foreign from 2 to 6 April, a month a boost, the CPP said it also jor concerns,” Zhang said pend its tests and the Unit- a peaceful manner,” Zhang firms to major sectors of after an angry Duterte can- expects the government to at the opening of the Boao ed States and South Korea said, without specifying the Chinese economy. celled talks after the rebels release 19 elderly and sick Forum for Asia in southern to halt military drills, so what disputes and prob- “China remains com- ambushed soldiers after uni- political prisoners, as well as China’s Hainan province. that both sides can return lems. mitted to the strategy of laterally ending a previous five detained consultants of He did not identify the to talks. Zhang’s comments opening up,” Zhang said. ceasefire. Duterte, in an in- its political arm, the National large countries. Beijing has also been also came ahead of a mile- “China’s door to the world terview on Saturday with re- Democratic Front.—Reuters North Korea has con- angered by the US deploy- stone meeting between is open, and it will only be ducted two nuclear tests ment of the THAAD, or Chinese President Xi Jin- opened wider.” —Reuters CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE MV. xetha bhum VOY. NO ( ) Consignees of cargo carried on MV. xetha Russian design bureau ready to integrate bhum VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 26.3.2017 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of m.i.p/ where it will lie BrahMos missiles into frigates for Indian Navy at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. LANGKAWI ISLAND for Special Hardware Vy- Indian Navy,” Senchurov series. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am (Malaysia) — The St Pe- acheslav Senchurov told said at the LIMA-2017 The first three out of to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now tersburg-based Severnoye TASS on Wednesday. international maritime six Project 11356 frigates declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Design Bureau is ready “No problems will and aerospace show in operational in the Indian to integrate the BrahMos emerge with the inte- Malaysia. Navy are armed with the from the Vessel. strike missile system gration of the BrahMos The Severnoye De- Russian-made Club-N No claims against this vessel will be admitted after into the armament set of strike missile complex sign Bureau is the de- strike system (the export the Claims Day. Project 11356M frigates into the frigate. We have veloper of Project 11356 version of the Kalibr SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT for the Indian Navy af- already integrated this warships for the Russian cruise missile complex) MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY ter they are ordered by system earlier into the and Indian Navies while while the other three ves- AGENT FOR: M/S regional container India, Severnoye Deputy other three Project 11356 Project 11356M frigates sels are outfitted with the lines CEO and Chief Designer frigates acquired by the are the follow-up of this Russian-Indian BrahMos Phone No: 2301185 multipurpose missile system that is capable of hitting both surface and ground-based targets. CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE Director for Interna- MV. irrawaddy star VOY. NO ( ) tional Cooperation and Consignees of cargo carried on MV. irrawaddy Regional Policy at Rus- star VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the sia’s state hi-tech cor- vessel will be arriving on 26.3.2017 and cargo will be poration Rostec Viktor discharged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie Kladov said earlier that at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the the planned contract for the delivery of Project byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. 11356 frigates for the Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Indian Navy would be to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now implemented under the declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo “two plus two” formula:” from the Vessel. two frigates were planned No claims against this vessel will be admitted after to be built in Russia and the Claims Day. delivered to India and SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the other two would be constructed by the Indian MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY ship-building industry at AGENT FOR: M/S continental shipping An official says no problems will emerge with the integration of the BrahMos strike mis- one of the national ship- line pte ltd sile complex into the frigate. Photo: TASS yards.—TASS Phone No: 2301185 8 ANALYSIS 26 March 2017

Write for us We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email [email protected] with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. The Important Role of Ba Ka Schools he Monastic Education Kyaung” which means the mon- the life of a monk or become lay- where there is no peace and sta- Dr Nu Nu Win Schools ( what we call Ba astery at the entrance of the vil- men to help their fathers with bility in dire need of education. TKa Schools, which means lage. All children from the vil- farm work or some other pro- Some parents have to send their the schools taught by monks lages both boys and girls have to fessions. children to the monasteries in (ဘုန္းေတာ္ၾကီးသင္ ပညာေရး attend these schools when they Times change , and when towns. This is to prevent their ေက်ာင္းမ်ား ) had been playing , reach school-going age. At the there were English Mission children from being forced to is still playing and will go on monasteries, they were taught Schools during the British Colo- become child soldiers or to work playing an important role in the not only Myanmar literature nial period, and as some boys go as porters. Myanmar Education sector. and language , but also some to attend these schools, the mon- But, today Monastic Edu- Like in most of the countries all Buddhist teachings together asteries had to hire young men cation Schools have become over the world, Myanmar Edu- with Suttas ( such as Mingala teachers , who can teach Science more modernized with hired cation started mostly at the Sutta, Yadana Sutta and so on). ( what they called Lawkadat Py- and volunteer teachers and are monasteries in the villages all The strict discipline maintained innyar) and Mathematics . Still teaching the Courses prescribed over the country. at these monasteries was well- there were students who attend- by the Ministry of Education. During the time of the Ba- known.( No Child Psychology ed these Monastic Education So, even some of them have had gan Dynasty , there were Pwe had come into the picture in Schools. great success in their Education Kyaungs where not only monks those days). During the modern period, and had become engineers, doc- , but also Princes and laymen But , according to our My- they are still going strong, as tors, dentists and all other edu- were taught all 18 different sub- anmar Culture , all girls had to these schools are the places cated person with decent profes- jects which we call “ Ahtaratha leave school when they come of where children of poor people sions. All the Sayadawgyis( the Saeshityat” (which the classical age and had to stay at home to have been taken into refuge for Abbot monks) take care of them Indian scholars call “the Artha learn how household work to their Education as parents could and give them very good guid- Shastra”). Starting from then assist their mothers ( such as not afford to send their children ance. on, Myanmar Education was cooking , looking after young to private or public schools. So, starting from the period taken care of by monks in the children, how to do house work Also there were no schools for before modern Western Educa- early periods. and so on. ). At the same time, the village children in the re- tion came into Myanmar Socie- According to our Myanmar the boys have to take the role of mote areas. ty and up till the present, the tradition and culture, we have novices and go on with their Nowadays, we can find Monastic Education ( Ba Ka) at least one monastery in every studies. After some months or some orphans and children Schools are still playing an im- village what we call “Ywar Oo years, they can decide to choose from remote and border areas portant role in our country.

The State Sanghamahanayaka Committee of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar cessful because of being not en- Sangha. Samuti representatives ing out the purification, perpet- views and opinions on Bud- Ba Sein (Religious Affairs) couraged and supported by the who represented the whole mem- uation and propagation of the dhism British Colonial Government at ber of the Sangha of All Order Buddha Sasana 9. Being able to make scrutiniza- ll the Buddhist people that time. throughout the country. According 2. Instructing the supervising the tion, decision and prohibition throughout the Republic of The farsighted learned monks to the resolutions of the successful Theravada Buddhist monks to of talks, writings, teachings Athe Union of Myanmar and authorities concerned tried to First Congregation of the Sangha behave and dwell in accord- and displays which are contra- know that the First concrete unity hold the very First Congregation of All Orders, the very first unity ance with the Vinaya Rules dictory to and incompatible of the Sangha of All Orders in the of the Sangha of all Order in ouder of the Sangha of All Orders of the 3. Carrying out its functions and with the Pitika Canonical Texts Republic of the Union of Myan- to establish the unity of the of the Republic of the Union of Myan- duties in accordance with 10. Being able to make scrutiniza- mar could be established within Sangha which ever leads to the pu- mar could be formed and estab- adopted and prescribed rules tion, decision, and prohibition one-hundred years after the First rification, perpetutation and propa- lished within one-hundred years in and regulations of different on practices of Patipatti which Congregation of the Sangha of All gation of the Buddha Buddha the history of Buddhism of the Re- levels of Sangha Committee, are contradictory to and in- Orders had been successfully held Sasana in 1965. However, it was public of the Union of Myanmar. procedures, settlements of compatible with the Pitika Ca- in 1980. It was clearly found in the not successful because of unstable In accordance with the resolu- Vinayadhammakamma nonical Texts, history of Buddhism that it was im- political and social situation at that tions of the Congregation, the dif- Adhikrana Disputes Act, other 11. If the functions and activities possible to carry out the purifica- time. ferent levels of the Sangha Organ- decisions and instructions carried out by respective Sang- tion, perpetuation and propagaga- According to the strong wish- izations which take office and 4. According to the above-men- ha Committees at different lev- tion of the Buddha Sansana without es of the most of the members of settle various matters relating to tioned sub-para (1) (2) and (3), els were not in agreement with the unity of the Sangha. the Sangha, the Buddhist people the member of the Sangha could the State Sanghamahanayaka the basic principles of the It was found that multifaroius and the Government of the Union be formed. They are as follows: - Committee shall have to super- Sangha Committees, the ple- sects and ganas of the Sangha ap- of Myanmar to established the 1. The State Sanghamahanayaka vise and instruct the Sangha nary meeting of the Stat Sang- peared and separately existed in Unity of the Sangha of All Orders Committee. Committee at different levels. hamahanayaka Committee the Republic of the Union of My- for Unanimously carrying out the 2. The State / Regional Sang- 5. Instructing and supervising the shall cancel these functions anmar before the First Congrega- purification, perpetuation and hanayaka Committees. matters relating to the adminis- and activities by approval of at tion of the Sangha of All orders. propagation of the Buddha Sasana 3. The Township Sanghanayaka tration of the respective Sang- least 75 per-centage of mem- According to the confuse and con- (The true teaching of the Buddha), Committees and ha Committees at different lev- bers of the State Sangha Maha tended situation of different sects the thorough and systematic nec- 4. The Ward / Village-tract Sang- els. Nayaka Committee who attend and ganas of the Sangha of All Or- essary arrangements to hold the hanayaka Committees. 6. Occasionally notify the Dham- the meeting. ders, many unlawful views First Congregation of the Sangha Of the four different levels of mavinaya gazette concerning According to the functions (Adhammavadas) which lead to of All Order for purification, per- Sangha Organizations, the State the whole member of the Sang- and duties of the State Sanghama- endanger and destroy the true petuation and propagation of the Sanghamahanayaka Committee ha hanayaka Committee, it is found teachings of the Buddha appeared Buddha Sasana were made in ad- comprising 47 Chief members of 7. Being able to make sugges- that various matters relating to the in Republic of the Union of Myan- vance by the farsighted and learned Sangha Orders, is the highest level tions, prescribed canonical members of the Sangha or Sangha mar in those days. A need was felt chief monks and the Government of the Sangha Committees of the texts and its curriculums relat- Committees can only be decided that the Buddhist people through- of the Union of Myanmar of that Republic of the Union of Myan- ing the Government Pariyatti and settled by members of the out the country worried about this time. And so, the First Congrega- mar. examinations and supervise Sangha themselves. Any matters situation. Some farsighted learned tion of the Sangaha of All Order Function and duties of the and amend the systems of the relating to the members of the monks and devotees of those days for purification, perpetuation and State Sanghamahanayaka Com- Pariyatti examinations, Sangha cannot be decided and set- tried to establish the unity of differ- propagation of the Buddha Sasana mittee. 8. Being able to make scrutiniza- tled by any civil courts or authori- ent sects and ganas of the Sangha was successfully held in 1980. The 1. Taking responsibilities of the tion, decision, permission and ties concerned. Orders, and but they were not suc- congregation was attended by the Unity of the Sangha and carry- prohibition regarding different ***** 26 March 2017 national 9 72nd Armed Forces Day to broadcast live The Armed Forces Day-2017 72nd anniversary celebration celebration in Nay Pyi Taw will on the Myanmar Radio and broadcast live on 27th March, Television-MRTV will start 2017. at 5.30 am.— Myanmar News The live broadcast of the Agency

Indian government donated two ambulances for YCH In order to upgrade Myanma’s Yankin Hopital so we need more public health service, the gov- ambulances for the hospital.” ernment of India donated two YCH has provided medical modern ambulances equipped services to 100 to 150 patients with medical instruments wor- daily in Orthopedic treatment thing 154,600 USD to Yangon ward, medical ward, surgery Children Hospital yesterday. ward, neo-natal ward, Pediatric Indian ambassador to My- Oncology ward, Renal treatment anmar, Mr. Vikram Misri told ward, Neurology ward and Pedi- that, these ambulances fixed atric Nutrition ward respective- Vice President U Myint Swe visits tropical botanical garden in Boao in China. Photo: MNA with modern medical equip- ly. ments donated to be able to save Indian government also re- the lives of patients giving nec- cently donated “3 Telsa MRI” Vice President U Myint Swe visits essary treatment to patients in machine for the screening of the vehicle, in such a situation of bones and muscle joints and high traffic jam. lumps of flesh and “CT Scanner tropical botanical garden in Boao It is known that, as there and Oxygen Concentrator Plant is no specialists in Child Heart for the diagnosing of pulmonary Vice President U Myint Swe search, categorizes plants species tional Conference Center, and Disease in Yangon General Hos- and Oncology diseases accord- yesterday afternoon visit- and produces value-added goods. shared experiences in agricultur- pital and Eye, Ear, Nose and ingly to YCH and also donated ed the tropical botanical gar- The garden serves as a re- al, cultural, sports and tourism Throat Diseases (EENT) in Yan- 64-slice CT Scanner, Oxygen den in Boao, Hainan prov- search centre for tropical plants, sectors and discussed setting up gon Children Hospital, patients Plant, Ultrasound Scan Machine ince in the People’s Republic public recreation and knowledge a direct flight between Myanmar suffering from those diseases and other essential medical de- of China. dissemination for value-added and the province. have to use those ambulances vices to Sittway hospital. Officials conducted the Vice goods. A dinner was hosted in to go to Yankin Hospital EENT About 7 million USD will President and party round the In the evening the Vice Pres- honour of the participants to Hospital. be used in supplying medical garden which grows tea, coffees, ident and party met the governor the Boao Forum at the center. Dr. Su Su Dwe, Medical equipments and devices for YCH coco and banana species for re- of the province at Boao Interna- —Myanmar News Agency Superintendent of the hospital and Sittway hospital and 2 mil- said that, “there are only 4 am- lion USD for Monywa Children bulances at the hospital. Howev- and Women hospital, according er we are facing inconveniences to the Embassy of India in My- Man missing in Buthidaung Township in transferring the patients to anmar.—Nanda Win(MNA) A man named Shiveli or Naw- er-in-law, Marmauk Phweyoud Security forces and officials be Huusaung living at Myoma in Mikyaung Kaung Swe Village from the village searched him ward in Buthidaung Township at about 9.30 am on 21 March and around Mikyaung Kaung Swe went missing on his way to Mik- he was not got back and still lost. Village and its neighboring vil- yaung Kaung Swe Village on Mabar kurthuu, a wife of lages but significant information Tuesday. Shiveli opened a file of lawsuit was obtained and further inves- He informed his wife that he over the case at the police station tigation is ongoing.—Myanmar would visit the house of his moth- of Buthidaung Township. News Agency

New Bridge to promote socio-economy of Rakhine people >> from page 1 Kyi from Ward 5 in Buthidaung mountains and rivers.” Rakhine State Chief Minis- said “I am very pleased to have U Thein Naing, Deputy Di- ter U Nyi Pu said words of thanks better transportation due to the rector of Department of Bridge Indian ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Vikram Misri sprinkles scented for the development of roads and bridge. Before the bridge, it takes said “we constructed the bridge water on one of the ambulances. Photo: Taya bridges on behalf of Rakhine res- a long time in travelling by wa- in priority to help local resi- idents. Then, U Aung Kyaw Zan, ter way. It was also inconven- dent who depends on water- Rakhine State Minister for Elec- ient for the daily travellers who ways. We continue to construct Stimulant Tablets Seized tricity, Industry and Transporta- have to pay for boat charges. 600-foot long Saidin Bridge, tion , U Aung Thaung Shwe and Thanks to all the responsible per- 500-foot long Thaungdaya U Maung Kyaw Zan, Members sons.” Bridge and other bridges across in Maungtaw of Parliament, U Thein Naing, A local resident, U Mya Tha the creeks.” Yesterday evening in but they were able to seize float- Deputy Director of Department said “it is wonderful to have the He continued, “If the road Maungtaw Tsp, Rakhine State, ing bundles. of Bridge and local resident U bridge constructed. Now we can reaches from Yathaedaung-Pun- 80475 tablets were seized from When plastic bundles were Maing Myi Tha cut the rib- go both by water way and by nagyun to Sittway, it can access a boat while the naval security opened, they found 80475 bon and Union Minister U Win road. But I would like to advise to the whole country. We will fin- troop is patrolling. (WY/R) pink color, stimulant Khaing and Rakhine State Chief that it would not be complete for ish the road in 2018-2019. When naval security troop tablets worth an estimated Ks Minister U Nyi Pu switched on having it. The bridge can be said is patrolling on the west of Min- 16.1 millions. Seized boat and the memorial tablet before pass- It is required to construct Border Bridge and regional de- galargyi creek in Maungtaw on stimulant tablets were handed ing through the bridge together other bridges for the devel- velopment will be expected 24 March at 10 pm, they chase a over to anti-drug squad. Po- with local residents. opment as the Rakhine State through the use of that bridge.” suspicious boat, about 4 people lice try to file law suit against A local resident Daw Win geographically has plenty of —Myanmar News Agency escaped by diving into the creek them.—Myanmar News Agency 10 world 26 March 2017 EU seeks post-Brexit unity by going back to roots at Rome

ROME — Sixty years ago, mans, say, complain Poles Britain shunned a meeting are not taking in refugees in Rome where six war- or Greeks bemoan a lack of scarred neighbours founded debt relief from Germany. what became the EU; on And the first non-Eu- Saturday, it is again absent, ropean pope in over 1,000 this time from a sombre years reminded them of the birthday party as it quits a diminishing share of the bloc which now embraces world’s wealth and peo- most of Europe. ple in Europe. They were a It might have been a “peninsula of Asia”, Francis modestly hopeful summit to told them, urging them to re- mark the 28-nation Europe- main open to the rest of the an Union’s 60th anniversary world. in the palazzo where old Security will be tight foes France and Germany, around the muted celebra- with Italy and the Benelux tions in the Campidoglio countries, signed the Treaty palace in central Rome, of Rome on 25 March, 1957. with protesters planning to Instead, it will be gather through the day and overshadowed by the un- police on high alert after the precedented departure of a latest attack in Europe, on member state, which Prime EU leaders stand inside Orazi and Curiazi hall during their meeting on the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, in Wednesday in London. Minister Theresa May will Rome, Italy on 25 March, 2017. Photo: Reuters Islamic State claimed initiate next Wednesday. responsibility for the attack, All the bloc’s econ- eurosceptic nationalists the suspicious French until and unity. threat to the bloc. although it was unclear what omies are growing after a challenging governments 1973 before joining and it But it may disappoint “When a body loses its links — if any — the attack- slump that has blighted the from Stockholm to Sicily. voted to leave the Union last those who think more ambi- sense of direction and is no er Khalid Masood, who past decade and recent bor- It has also amplified June in a divisive referen- tion and coordination is the longer able to look ahead, killed four people, had with der chaos has largely abated the petty frictions among dum whose consequences answer to malaise. it experiences a regression the militant group. as refugees are, for now, be- the more than two dozen remain unclear. At the Vatican on Fri- and, in the long run, risks The attack on the first ing held in check. national governments and After days of carping day, Pope Francis told the dying,” said the Argentinian anniversary of suicide But Brexit, which obliged leaders’ aides to from Poland and Greece, assembled leaders, Roman pontiff. bombings in the EU capi- should take effect in March water down a grand birth- seeking to show home Catholics and non-Catho- Their response, he tal Brussels underlined the 2019 if a two-year timetable day declaration of unity. voters they were getting lics alike, that their Union said, should be to promote common threats Europeans holds, has undermined the Britain original- Brussels to give assurances had achieved much in 60 Europe’s ideals and values face and drew renewed ex- self-confidence of a Union ly snubbed the Treaty of about equal treatment and years but that Europe faced with more vigour and pas- pressions of concern and re- that might see its 60 years Rome, but changed its mind social welfare, the Rome a “vacuum of values”. He sion. assurance on continued se- of strengthening peace and about the Common Mar- Declaration the 27 will sign condemned anti-immigrant He urged states to show curity cooperation between growing prosperity as a suc- ket three years later. It was in the late morning offers populism and extremism more “solidarity”, a vexed Britain and the Union. cess, and has encouraged made to wait however by ringing phrases about peace that he said posed a mortal word today, where Ger- —Reuters Lights go out around the world for 10th Earth Hour Acting Chief Editor - Aye Min Soe Sydney — The lights are [email protected] being switched off around Expatriate Consultant Editor the world at 8:30 pm on Sat- Mark Angeles urday evening, to mark the markrangeles@gmail .com 10th annual Earth Hour, and Senior Translators Khin Maung Oo to draw attention to climate [email protected] change. Copy Writer Min Zaw The initiative began in International News Editor Australia in 2007 as a grass Ye Htut Tin roots gesture by the World [email protected] Wildlife Fund (WWF) Aus- Local News Editors tralia against man-made Tun Tun Naing (Editor) carbon dioxide emissions [email protected] linked to a warming planet. Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor) In 2017, it will involve Translators the switching off of electric Khaing Thanda Lwin, lights for an hour in 7,000 [email protected] cities across 172 countries, Hay Mar Tin Win, The Sydney Opera House seen before the tenth anniversary of Earth Hour in Sydney, at 8:30 pm local time, with Australia on 25 March, 2017. Photo: Reuters [email protected] the aim of highlighting Ei Myat Mon the need to act on climate Tower Eye. International- Mosque, the Eiffel Tower, involved. WWF says Earth Chief Reporter Tun Aung Kyaw, change, and saving a few ly the list includes some Moscow’s Kremlin and Red Hour can take credit for [email protected] megawatts of power in the of the world’s best known Square and the Pyramids of various environmental initi- Computer Team process. sky-scrapers and histor- Egypt. While the organis- atives, like the 2013 declara- Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Thein Ngwe, Among the famous ic buildings including the ers of Earth Hour said they tion of a 3.4 million hectare Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, buildings and structures world’s tallest building, the do not audit results of the marine park in the waters off Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin taking part in Australia are Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Lon- energy saving initiative, the Argentina, the planting of a Circulation Sydney’s Opera House, the don’s Big Ben and Houses group has commissioned forest in Uganda and a ban San Lwin (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, of Parliament, the Colosse- research indicating up to on soft plastics in the Galap- Advertising inquiry Town Hall, and Sydney um in Rome, Istanbul’s Blue one in four Australians gets agos Island.—Reuters 01 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] [email protected] Vucic: Serbia will never go backward again Printed and published at the Global New Light of My- BELGRADE — I pledge I will never be bigger than tial candidate Aleksandar to divide people or intent to anmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pa- to every Serbian citizen the country or ever take Vucic said at an electoral judge, and with full aware- goda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global — every man, woman and anything away from it, and rally in Belgrade. ness of my own submis- New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit child — that I will never that I will be ready to give I want to be the pres- siveness, he told a packed No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. take my duty lightly, that everything to it, presiden- ident of all, with no desire Kombank Arena.—Tanjug 26 March 2017 11

Performances in One-Year Period One-year journey of Ministry of Transport and Communications

Nandar Win (MNA) the transport sector to shift pas- sengers and goods through con- he transport sector needs venient mode of transportation. to be upgraded to be on a Existing as the separate min- Tpar with the characteristics istries in the past were merged of urban life as all the people for as the Ministry of Transport and various reasons are relying on Communications under which 18 land, water or air routes in their departments were organized to daily life. contribute to social development, Memorandum signing ceremony of cooperation of Myanmar-Japan transportaion sector. Photo: MNA Once, Jarneikyaw Ma Ma to bring about sustainable devel- Lay wrote about a scene of a jour- opment, to be in line with inter- Plan 2016-2040 designed by the ment, four international flights passengers. ney from Yangon to Delta depict- national norms and to create job Japan International Cooperation namely Hong Kong Express Air- Myanmar engineers con- ing a scene on a paddle steamer opportunities. Agency. lines, Thai Lion Air, Emirates ducted heavy maintenance of an of the Irrawaddy Flotilla of Py- ADB’s assistance For the current year, the pre- Airline and Air KBZ operate busi- ART plane together with foreign- itawtha times saying, “As soon as To adopt a transport poli- vious government’s projects that ness. er engineers in April last year. a ship moors alongside the quay, cy which is essential to make a will not benefit to the people will Myanmar National Airlines, Acknowledgement the new passengers rush to the change in the existing transport be stopped and within the budget the flag carrier of Myanmar, was In coming May, Europe Air ship and take seats on dust and sector of low standard, ADB’s frame, money will be spent on pro- transformed into corporation and Safety Board will come to town rubbish left by passengers of the experts gave advice and the pol- jects benefiting the people will be it conducts international and do- to check the safety measure and previous journey. It seems con- icy was adopted in May. Its main implemented with fast pace to be mestic flights, chartered flights issue air safety certificate. So, venience to them although there objective is to create efficient and lasting for a long time. and fixed base operations to earn planes will no need to go abroad to is a pile of leftovers around them. cost-effective system, said Union Spread wings more money. be repaired and as a result spend- They seem immune to such envi- Minister for Transport and Com- Altogether 48 agreements Flights are scheduled to and ing of foreign exchange can be re- ronment.” munications U Thant Zin Maung. for international flight have been from 28 airports in the country duced. Reforms In accord with the policy, five- made so far. Moreover, frame- and international flights are also Water transport The Ministry of Transport year plans each for air, water and work agreements among ASEAN expanded. In August last year Transporting goods and pas- and Communications today puts railway sectors were made under and CLMV countries – Cambo- Yangon-Singapore-Yangon flight, sengers by waterway is cost-effec- all its energy into transforming the National Transport Master dia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam in September Yangon-Manda- tive. Such navigable rivers in the have also been made. During one- lay-Bangkok-Yangon flight, in country as Ayeyawady, Chindwin, year period, flight agreements October Bodgaya flight and in Sittoung, Thanlwin and Kaladan To reduce fatality due to accidents between Myanmar and Bhutan November Changmai flight were and many others are flowing in and between Myanmar and Neth- added. the country. But, deforestation on roads, a national level council for erlands and Draft agreement be- In the last Fiscal Year there and indiscriminate mining have prevention against road accident was tween Myanmar and Indonesia was only over 500000 air passen- caused silting, floods and bank were made. gers but up to January this year erosions and resulted in changing formed and it supervises road safety Currently, Myanmar’s air- the number increased to nearly of water course. ports accommodate 32 interna- 900000. The Union minister said The minister expressed that measures. tional flights and ten domestic that online sale of air ticket has lack of waterway channel man- flights. In the time of new govern- been used to double the amount of agement and river training is the reason for floods in the rainy sea- son and silting up in the hot sea- son and therefore measures are being taken to mitigate disasters. He also said that his team can- not cure the major disease but is struggling with minor illness. He exposed that Regions’ fund were spent on 133 bank erosion preven- tion tasks this year. Maritime safety To ensure safety in the mari- time sector and to preserve envi- ronment, Myanmar is abiding by the rules and regulations of Inter- national Maritime Organization. According to the Union min- ister, measures are being taken to improve waterway system, seven projects are implemented using Union’s fund and 13 with emer- gency fund in Sagaing, Magway, Bago and Ayeyawady Regions and Shan State. With the assistance of World Bank, a plan to improve river watercourse along Ayeyawady river from Mandalay to Nyaung U has been made. Another attempt to prevent bank erosion is test cul- tivation of Vartivar grass in states Myitngel bridge on Yangon-Mandalay Railroad section. and regions. If good result comes Photo: MNA out the project will be continued. See page 12 >> 12 26 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

>> from page 11 ly 3 million USD and 200 million Inland Water Transport MMK which were slated for this First, there was a plan for project into other projects that Inland Water Transport to trans- will benefit to people. With the form into corporation. But this assistance of Japan ODA loans, plan can cause hardships for Yangon circular train system government staff and thus not will be upgraded. to cause harm to them it reenter The ministry is trying to into Union budget. change Myanma Railway to be- The Union minister ex- come an organization on which plained that in the future, people can rely. To meet this end, Chindwin Water Transport Cor- plans are being made with the poration, Ayeyawady Water help of ADB experts to upgrade Transport Corporation, Rakhine railroads across the country. Water Transport Corporation Road transport will emerge under public com- In the road transport sec- panies or joint ventures. He also tor car registrations for various said that systematic measures kinds of cars have been made for are taken to create corporate to road safety. improve waterborne transporta- To reduce fatality due to ac- tion. cidents on roads, a national level In accord with the National council for prevention against Transport Master Pan, contain- road accident was formed and er wharfs that can handle load- it supervises road safety meas- ing and unloading will be built ures. – four at the bank of Bhamo, Encouraging motorcyclists Mandalay, Pakokku and Magway to wear helmets, car drivers to along Ayeyawady river and two fasten their seatbelts and to fol- at Monywa and Kalaywa along Yangon-Mandalay Railroad is being upgraded with the use of heavy machinery. Photo: MNA Chindwin river. Loans from Belgium gard, consultants are hired to tries and private companies with pan, Meteorology Centre Center Mandalay has been chosen In the communica- implement the program. reasonable price. in MraukU and Hydrology National Cyber Security Myanmar telephone den- Center in Myawady were opened to build the first wharf and the tion sector, expand- test run was conducted between In the communication sec- sity jumped to 104.62 percent this year. Seven hydrology sur- Yangon and Hsimekon for plying ing communication tor, expanding communication in January this year from 86.20 vey stations were upgraded to container ships. It is targeted to networks, providing better ser- percent in 2015-2016 Fiscal Year. forecast stations. build the wharf by 2020 to trans- networks, providing vices, cooperation with inter- It means the number of mobile One of the aims of Ministry port goods between Yangon and better services, national community, improving phones increased from over 44 of Transport and Communica- Mandalay by waterway. To get cyber security and introducing million to over 54 million. tions is to create an independ- loans for improving waterway, cooperation with e-Government process are at The Internet usage has also ent transport sector free from coordination is being made with international com- the top of priority list. increased from 70.60 percent to interference of government to Belgium through the Ministry of Myanmar Communica- 88.95 percent meaning it jumped contribute to national develop- Planning and Finance. munity, improving tions needs to be transformed from the population of 36 million ment and to fulfill the needs of As Yangon port handles cyber security and into corporation so do Myanma to 46 million. people. over 90 percent of goods, jetties Port Authority and Inland Water Mobile network to cover the In the communication sec- and related services, comput- introducing e-Gov- Transport. whole country it needs to erect tor also, the ministry is trying erized systems, and Port-EDI ernment process Corporations are State- 16965 towers. Of them, 14872 to expand its communication project to contribute to National owned and a slight change in the have been completed up to Jan- coverage reaching far flung ar- Single Window are under imple- are at the top of administrative sector is done for uary this year. The length of fiber eas such as Kachin State, Naga mentation with the assistance priority list. them to be able to do business in- cables touches 35362.27 kilome- mountain, Chin State, Rakhine of Japan. The services will be dependently. It will be the State- ters and more cables of 10730.02 State and Shan State, etc. available in October. owned or the public owned. The kilometers are being connected. Change Railway government will supervise them Post office As per today’s request, the As regards, the railway sec- low traffic rules can reduce traf- according to policies and laws, Japan is rendering assis- transport sector sees a lot of tor, electric trains plying on the fic accidents. said the Union minister. tance to development of Myan- changes. And mobile phones Strand Road were immediately To ease traffic jams and to Satellite channel mar post office. Entrepreneurs are just for the elites in the stopped as there were just ten expose traffic offences, radio A five-year agreement was within and without the country past, but now the device can be passengers a day. Arrangements frequency identification system made in May between Myanmar are allowed to run express mail seen in the hands of almost are being made to channel near- is to be installed and in that re- Communications and Intelsat services. Other businesses such everyone. Global Sale and Marketing Ltd. as money order, online shopping These are the efforts of the According to the agreement My- and mobile money transfer will Ministry of Transport and Com- anmar Sat 1 was established. Ar- be expanded. munications which helps build rangements are being made to Meteorology and Hydrology the nation to become prosper- hire satellite channels to minis- With the assistance of Ja- ous.

Mandalay-Myitkyina Railroad Section is being upgraded for convenience of commodity flow. Photo: MNA 26 March 2017 world 13 Russia develops ‘grenade launcher- Chinese-made large passenger jet passes propelled’ reconnaissance drone assessment for maiden flight PATRIOT PARK (Mos- SHANGHAI — China’s electromagnetic compat- cow Region) — A recon- first large domestically ibility and taxiing tests naissance drone propelled designed and built pas- before it takes to the from a container based on senger jetliner has passed air. the principle of a hand- a major technical assess- The jet was built held grenade launcher was ment, bringing it a closer in 2015 and COMAC unveiled at a military and to its maiden flight, sourc- completed the onboard scientific conference out- es with the developer said systems installation as side Moscow on Thursday. on Saturday. well as major static and The conference enti- An evaluation com- system integration tests tled: “Robotization of the mittee consisting 63 avi- before the technical as- Russian Armed Forces” is ation specialists from sessment. being held at the Patriot across China has agreed The C919, with over theme park in the Moscow the C919 is technical- 150 seats and a standard Region. ly ready for its maiden range of 4,075 kilome- The system is designed flight, said the Shang- ters, is expected to com- to transmit real-time video hai-based aircraft mak- pete with the updated information to the opera- er, Commercial Aircraft Airbus 320 and Boeing’s tor’s monitor. The drone Corp of China (COMAC) new-generation 737, provides for concealed and in a press release. which currently dominate continuous air reconnais- The experts have the market. sance of the terrain and worked in seven teams By the end of 2016, objectives within the area to assess the jet’s design, 21 customers had placed of responsibility of a com- structure and performanc- orders for more than 500 bined arms force. The drone will be able to carry a wide range of payloads, including observation and target es, which they have tested C919 aircraft, and CO- According to the de- acquisition systems. Photo: TASS in labs, on board and dur- MAC expects to sell at velopers, the drone is pre- ing low-speed taxiing, it least 2,000. pared for launch within a other similar drones re- to stay in the air for up to The drone will carry said. China’s first region- period of 5 seconds to 3 quire much more time for two hours at an altitude of a very wide range of pay- The committee has al commercial aircraft, minutes, depending on the accomplishing the mis- up to 4 km, after which it loads, including observa- proven the C919 is tech- the ARJ21, began com- time of preparing a flight sion. will return to the home tion and target acquisition nically airworthy but mercial operation in June program in cases when The drone will be able base. systems.—TASS the jet is still subject to 2016.—Xinhua

REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR Syrian army pushing back insurgent Ministry of Electricity and Energy Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) offensive, military source says Nay Pyi Taw BEIRUT — Syria’s army countryside. military source said. and its allies retook a vil- Insurgents have made The Observatory said lage near Hama on Sat- big advances towards rebels had been forced to urday, a Syrian military Hama, taking about a doz- withdraw under rocket fire Request for Proposal for Joint Venture in Onshore Seismic Acquisition Services source said, as the govern- en towns and villages and from some of the positions with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise ment tries to turn back a moving to within a few they had occupied, but mu- major insurgent offensive, kilometres of the city and tual shelling in parts of the Date: March 24, 2017 but bitter fighting contin- its military airbase, the Syr- Hama battlefront contin- ued, a war monitor said. ian Observatory for Human ued. MOGE is a state-owned enterprise which is responsible for the upstream oil and gas sector under the Ministry of President Bashar Rights, a Britain-based war In Damascus, the army Electricity and Energy ("MOEE") of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MOGE intends to establish a joint al-Assad and his allies, monitor, said. said on Friday it had man- venture with an internationally proven service company in onshore seismic acquisition services. The main goals Russia, Iran and Shi’ite “Units of our armed aged to recapture all the are to strengthen MOGE's technological know-how, upgrade its workforce, gain access to financing, adopt militias from nearby coun- forces and allied forces re- positions it lost early in the international best practices and widen market access. tries, are seeking to staunch stored the town of Kawkab week to rebels in the Jobar the biggest rebel assault and continue their military area, which is on the north- MOGE had initially launched a public invitation for interested parties to submit a Letter of Expression of Interest in months which began operations in more than eastern fringe of the cen- ("LEOI") for a Joint Venture in Onshore Seismic Acquisition Services with MOGE in June 2014. MOGE is now this week in the capital one direction of the north- tral district of the capital. Damascus and the Hama ern Hama countryside,” the —Reuters launching this Request for Proposal ("RfP") in the form of an open tender to interested parties, including but not limited to LEOI respondents from the LEOI exercise conducted in June 2014, to submit a response to this Request for Proposal (the "Application"). In this context, MOGE intends to select a suitable internationally Air strike kills 16 in Syrian proven seismic acquisition services company as the "Joint Venture Partner" through a step-by-step process: Phase 1: Request for Proposal; Phase 2: Evaluation Process; and Phase 3: Negotiations and Signing. prison: Observatory Interested parties are required to submit an Application no later than 3 PM, local time (Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar), on April 24, 2017 to the following address: MOGE Tender Committee for Joint BEIRUT — At least 16 insurgents there. While parts of Idlib people died after a Friday The Observatory said are controlled by Tur- Venture Establishment in Petroleum Services (Seismic), Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic night air strike on a prison it had received information key-backed rebels, includ- of the Union of Myanmar. in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib that some of those who died ing factions who fight un- province including both were shot dead while at- der the banner of the Free The RfP, which includes guidelines for submission, can be purchased by any interested party starting March 24, prisoners and staff, the Syr- tempting to flee the prison Syrian Army, other areas 2017 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) at Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic ian Observatory for Human after the air strike hit one are dominated by the hard- of the Union of Myanmar for a non-refundable cash payment of five hundred United States Dollars (USD 500). Rights, a Britain-based war side of it. Two jailers were line Islamist Ahrar al-Sham The purchaser will be provided with a payment acknowledgement when payment is made. Only Applications from monitor, said on Saturday. among the 16 people killed. and others by the Tahrir Idlib is one of the The population of al-Sham jihadist alliance. Applicants that had purchased the RfP document officially from MOGE will be evaluated. most important strong- Idlib, located in northwest Tahrir al-Sham’s Interested parties who have purchased the RfP are welcome to submit questions regarding the RfP and holds of rebels, including Syria, has been swelled by strongest component is the jihadist factions, who seek refugees including many former Nusra Front group comments on the draft Joint Venture Agreement attached in its annex, no later than 12 PM, local time (Nay Pyi to overthrow President of those who have left which was al Qaeda’s of- Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar), on April 4, 2017, to which MOGE will duly respond to all questions Bashar al-Assad, whose rebel-held enclaves else- ficial branch in Syria un- submitted and issue a revised draft Joint Venture Agreement. air force, along with that where in the country af- til last year when it broke of his ally Russia, has ter the army and its allies formal ties with the global Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise been heavily bombarding forced them to surrender. movement.—Reuters Ministry of Electricity and Energy 14 entertainment 26 March 2017 Rebooted Power Rangers return to big screen Los Angeles — The say that but it was really fun backstories of the five teen- Walk of Fame for his latest reboot of the 1990s to yell at everyone,” Banks age characters — a misfit, a achievements in tele- “Power Rangers” children’s said. “It’s fun to feel like I loner, a school bully, an in- vision. The TV series television series held its was invincible.” tellectual and a drop-out — that debuted as “Mighty world premiere in Los An- Earlier in the day, and their transformation into Morphin Power Rangers” geles on Wednesday night. Power Rangers creator and action heroes. in 1993 is now in its 24th Directed by Dean Is- producer Haim Saban re- “It’s like an instruction season, making it one of the raelite, the film tells the ceived a star on the Holly- manual of how to become a longest running children’s backstories of the five teen- wood Walk of Fame for his Power Ranger because you action series in television euters age characters — a misfit, a achievements in television. go through the kids’ jour- history. : R loner, a school bully, an in- The TV series that de- ney...these inadequate inse- It also spawned three hoto tellectual and a drop-out — buted as “Mighty Morphin cure little kids, and how they theatrical films, with the lat- P and their transformation into Power Rangers” in 1993 is become superheroes,” said est, “Saban’s Power Rang- action heroes. now in its 24th season, mak- actor Ludi Lin, who plays ers”, set to open in US theat- “It’s like an instruction ing it one of the longest run- the Black Ranger. ers on Friday.—Reuters Becky G. manual of how to become a ning children’s action series As in the television se- Power Ranger because you in television history. ries, the Rangers’ mission is go through the kids’ jour- It also spawned three to stop arch villain Rita Re- ney...these inadequate inse- theatrical films, with the lat- pulsa, played in the rebooted cure little kids, and how they est, “Saban’s Power Rang- film version by American become superheroes,” said ers”, set to open in US theat- actor Elizabeth Banks. actor Ludi Lin, who plays ers on Friday. “It’s hard work. I will the Black Ranger. The latest reboot of say that but it was really fun As in the television se- the 1990s “Power Rangers” to yell at everyone,” Banks ries, the Rangers’ mission is children’s television series said. “It’s fun to feel like I to stop arch villain Rita Re- held its world premiere in was invincible.” pulsa, played in the rebooted Los Angeles on Wednesday Earlier in the day, Pow- film version by American night. er Rangers creator and pro- actor Elizabeth Banks. Directed by Dean Is- ducer Haim Saban received “It’s hard work. I will raelite, the film tells the a star on the Hollywood

REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR Kanye West settles with Hungarian Ministry of Electricity and Energy Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) singer over alleged song theft Nay Pyi Taw New York — Kanye West has settled a lawsuit by a Hungarian rock sing- Request for Proposal for Joint Venture in Onshore Drilling Services er who accused the hip-hop with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise star of sampling one of his best-known works without Date: March 24, 2017 permission for the 2013 MOGE is a state-owned enterprise which is responsible for the upstream oil and gas sector under the Ministry of song “New Slaves.” Electricity and Energy ("MOEE") of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MOGE intends to establish a joint The accord resolves claims that 85 seconds, venture with an internationally proven service company in onshore drilling services. The main goals are to or one-third, of “New strengthen MOGE's technological know-how, upgrade its workforce, gain access to financing, adopt international Slaves,” which appeared on best practices and widen market access. the No 1 album “Yeezus,” was a copy of the plain- MOGE had initially launched a public invitation for interested parties to submit a Letter of Expression of Interest tiff Gabor Presser’s 1969 ("LEOI") for a Joint Venture in Onshore Drilling Services with MOGE in June 2014. MOGE is now launching this song “Gyongyhaju Lany,” Request for Proposal ("RfP") in the form of an open tender to interested parties, including but not limited to LEOI which translates roughly as respondents from the LEOI exercise conducted in June 2014, to submit a response to this Request for Proposal “Pearls in Her Hair.” (the "Application"). In this context, MOGE intends to select a suitable internationally proven drilling services “I am very glad it is company as the "Joint Venture Partner" through a step-by-step process: Phase 1: Request for Proposal; Phase over,” Presser was quoted Entertainer Kanye West arrives at the Metropolitan 2: Evaluation Process; and Phase 3: Negotiations and Signing. as saying by Hungarian Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York, May news agency MTI on Fri- 2, 2016. Photo: Reuters Interested parties are required to submit an Application no later than 3 PM, local time (Nay Pyi Taw, Republic day. of the Union of Myanmar), on April 24, 2017 to the following address: MOGE Tender Committee for Joint Terms of the settle- resolved amicably,” Peter never cashed. Venture Establishment in Petroleum Services (Drilling), Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic of ment were not disclosed. Cane, a lawyer for Presser, A lyricist, Anna Ad- Lawyers for West and said on Friday. amis, was also a plaintiff. the Union of Myanmar. co-defendant Sony Corp’s Presser had sought Recording stars are The RfP, which includes guidelines for submission, can be purchased by any interested party starting March 24, Sony/ATV Music Publish- at least $2.5 million of often sued in the United 2017 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) at Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic ing LLC did not immedi- damages for copyright States for song theft, as ately respond to requests infringement, calling his in a case filed last month of the Union of Myanmar for a non-refundable cash payment of five hundred United States Dollars (USD 500). for comment. song “one of the most be- against U2 in the Man- The purchaser will be provided with a payment acknowledgement when payment is made. Only Applications from The parties settled on loved pop songs ever in hattan court. Few such Applicants that had purchased the RfP document officially from MOGE will be evaluated. Monday, two days before Hungary and across East- cases go to trial, and West was scheduled for a ern Europe.” many are resolved out of Interested parties who have purchased the RfP are welcome to submit questions regarding the RfP and deposition. A notice that He said he did not court. comments on the draft Joint Venture Agreement attached in its annex, no later than 12 PM, local time (Nay Pyi they agreed to dismiss the know the song was used The case is Presser et Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar), on April 4, 2017, to which MOGE will duly respond to all questions case was made public on until West’s lawyers gave al v West et al, US District submitted and issue a revised draft Joint Venture Agreement. Thursday in Manhattan him 24 hours to “work out Court, Southern District federal court. a deal” and then sent him of New York, No 16- Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise “The matter has been a $10,000 check, which he 03798.—Reuters Ministry of Electricity and Energy

26 March 2017 lifestyle 15 Treehouses and mansions — Life in Last double-decker Shinkansen the shadow of the US-Mexico fence bullet trains to retire in few years TIJUANA — The rust-red post indicating the start of and kidnappings. TOKYO — Japan’s last and Sanyo Shinkansen lines jointly developed by East US fence along the Mex- US territory. But one learns to live double-decker bullet trains in 1985, and railroad enthu- Japan Railway Co and West ican border has inspired Although Torres has with it.” operated on the Joetsu Shin- siasts and fans of the trains Japan Railway Co, will be various quirky architectur- embraced his little section A few kilometres east kansen Line connecting may be disappointed to see introduced on the Joetsu al structures, from a fron- of wall, he doubted the larg- of Torres’ mansion, Guate- Tokyo and Niigata will their retirement. Shinkansen Line from fiscal tier-themed mansion to a er fence that Trump envis- malan chef Joaquin set up a retire in a few years, a rail- The all-double-deck 2018 and the E4 series trains humble treehouse with un- ages will work. much simpler home in the way operator source said on E4 series, which debuted in will gradually be replaced interrupted views across the “Walls won’t halt im- branches of a tree, just me- Saturday. 1997, had a seating capacity with by E7 series, according Californian scrubland. migration,” he said from ters from the border. East Japan Railway of 1,634, the largest in the to the source. Currently on Carlos Torres, an archi- his viewing balcony, which Deported from the Co plans to replace the E4 world among high-speed the Joetsu Shinkansen Line, tect in the northern Mexican also looks out onto the Pa- United States a few years series, the last remaining trains, and contributed to the the E2 series is in service as city of Tijuana, has lived in cific Ocean. Trump, he said, ago and with little money to two-deck Shinkansen bullet transportation of increasing well, but will be replaced by a house in the shadow of “doesn’t know what he’s spend, Joaquin — who did trains, with the single-deck numbers of commuters in the E7 after the E4 series, the the US border for three dec- talking about. Here at this not want his last name used E7 series from fiscal 2018 as the country. source said. The E7 series, ades, and the fence that US fence, people keep crossing so he would not be iden- part of its effort to improve The E4 series trains with luxury “GranClass” President Donald Trump every week.” tified — hoisted a scruffy speed and comfort, accord- were initially operated on cars, has already been in- has vowed to expand begins The wall also domi- mattress into the heart of ing to the source. the Tohoku Shinkansen line troduced on the Hokuriku at the end of his garden. nates Pedro and Carmen the tree and spends his The history of dou- connecting Tokyo and Ao- Shinkansen Line linking Yet far from seeing the Hernandez’s garden, but nights staring up through ble-decker Shinkansen bul- mori, northern Japan, but Tokyo with the Hokuriku metal wall as an eyesore, he unlike Torres, they don’t the leaves into the heavens. let trains started with the ended services on that sec- region on the Sea of Japan chose to make it a central have the means to turn it During the day, he often 100 series on the Tokaido tion in 2012. The E7 series, coast.—Kyodo News piece of the design aesthetic into a design feature. In- spots dozens of migrants of his lavish home, which stead, they use the corru- trying to sneak into the he has named “The First gated metal that looms over United States. “I’ve tried REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR House in Northwest Mexi- their modest home to hang to cross so many times that Ministry of Electricity and Energy co.” their clothes to dry. the (US) border guards even Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) A specially erected “Sometimes, we’ve got to know me, but I never viewpoint provides a pano- had people in our gardens made it back,” said Joaquin, Nay Pyi Taw ramic vista into the United who are trying to cross who makes a living by col- States, while his garden is over,” Carmen said. “This lecting trash in Tijuana that littered with border para- area has been dangerous for he tries to sell to a local re- phernalia, such as a sign- years. We’ve had murders cycling plant.—Reuters Request for Proposal for Joint Venture in Onshore Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Services with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise

Date: March 24, 2017

MOGE is a state-owned enterprise which is responsible for the upstream oil and gas sector under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy ("MOEE") of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MOGE intends to establish a joint venture with an internationally proven service company in onshore pipeline construction and maintenance services. The main goals are to strengthen MOGE's technological know-how, upgrade its workforce, gain access to financing, adopt international best practices and widen market access.

MOGE had initially launched a public invitation for interested parties to submit a Letter of Expression of Interest ("LEOI") for a Joint Venture in Onshore Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Services with MOGE in June 2014. MOGE is now launching this Request for Proposal ("RfP") in the form of an open tender to interested parties, including but not limited to LEOI respondents from the LEOI exercise conducted in June 2014, to submit a response to this Request for Proposal (the "Application"). In this context, MOGE intends to select a suitable internationally proven pipeline construction and maintenance services company as the "Joint Venture Partner" A girl climbs stairs near a section of the fence separating Mexico and the United States, through a step-by-step process: Phase 1: Request for Proposal; Phase 2: Evaluation Process; and Phase 3: in Tijuana, Mexico. Photo: Reuters Negotiations and Signing. Interested parties are required to submit an Application no later than 3 PM, local time (Nay Pyi Taw, Republic Madrid turns down offer to build of the Union of Myanmar), on April 24, 2017 to the following address: MOGE Tender Committee for Joint Venture Establishment in Petroleum Services (Pipeline), Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic $2.3 bln entertainment project of the Union of Myanmar. The RfP, which includes guidelines for submission, can be purchased by any interested party starting March 24, MADRID — The city of the largest of its kind in Eu- a project of this kind has 2017 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) at Complex 44, MOGE Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Republic Madrid on Friday turned rope, with the creation of failed to come to fruition in down an offer from US real over 50,000 jobs. the Spanish capital. of the Union of Myanmar for a non-refundable cash payment of five hundred United States Dollars (USD 500). estate developer Cordish The regional govern- In 2013, US casino The purchaser will be provided with a payment acknowledgement when payment is made. Only Applications from Companies to build a 2.2 ment, however, ruled that operator Las Vegas Sands Applicants that had purchased the RfP document officially from MOGE will be evaluated. billion euro ($2.3 billion) it would have cost 340 mil- abandoned plans for a $3 Interested parties who have purchased the RfP are welcome to submit questions regarding the RfP and entertainment complex in lion euros of public money billion gambling resort ‘Eu- the Spanish capital. to build the needed infra- rovegas’ after the govern- comments on the draft Joint Venture Agreement attached in its annex, no later than 12 PM, local time (Nay Pyi The 134-hectare piaz- structure around the com- ment refused to give ground Taw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar), on April 4, 2017, to which MOGE will duly respond to all questions za dubbed ‘Live! Resorts plex, while the economic on certain demands, such as submitted and issue a revised draft Joint Venture Agreement. Madrid’ and comprising viability of the project was lifting a nationwide smok- dining, shopping and hotel not certain. ing ban inside the com- Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise facilities would have been It is the second time plex.—Reuters Ministry of Electricity and Energy

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