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Vol. IV, No. 44, 6th Waxing of Nayon 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 31 May 2017
National Natural disaster management committee discusses 2016 survey page-3
National Senior General holds talks with Turkish Ambassador page-9
National Parkland rental fees in Yangon to be examined Firefighters remove debris left by Cyclone Mora as it brushed past Maungtaw, Rakhine State yesterday on its way to Bangladesh. Photo: Ye Htut page-3 Cyclone Mora wreaks havoc, cuts power in Maungtaw National India Myanmar Thailand highway: By Min Thit fied in the Bay of Bengal and tions,” said U Thant Zin, head alert due to the lack of com- Project is likely to start travelled north, making land- of the Maungtaw Township Fire munications and power supply from next month, says Cyclone Mora wreaked hav- fall in Bangladesh but affect- Services Department. since early morning,” said U Ye Nitin Gadkari oc in Maungtaw Township in ing northern Rakhine State in The wind reached its max- Htut, Maungtaw District Com- page-6 northern Rakhine State, leav- western Myanmar. imum sustained speed at about missioner. ing transportation and commu- “We have removed the 4am with heavy rain, cutting Local authorities have car- nications in chaos and causing debris in the roads since the communications around 6am, ried out evacuations, cleared Local business a loss in power to the township storm made landfall. I’m not he added. roads and started to compile a Over Ks56,000 million as it crossed into Bangladesh sure if the storm killed people “Security has also been list of damaged buildings. earned from four types early yesterday morning. or not in villages because the tightened and departmental The cyclone weakened in of insurance policies The cyclone had intensi- storm has affected communica- offices are also urged to be on Bangladesh by late morning. page-5 31 may 2017 2 parliament The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Pyithu Hluttaw 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw 5th regular session holds its 6th day meeting
At the 6th day meeting of 2nd Py- Dr Daw Kyi Moh Moh Lwin of sion said, “To reduce events of ithu Hluttaw 5th regular session, Singaing constituency discussed inducing to practise bribery and held on 30 May, as regards the that there were some interme- corruption, delaying cases and motion put forward by Daw Aye diaries who were intentionally annoying the public by making Aye Mu (a) Daw Sharmie of Kalay made to arrange in dubious frequent changes of hearing cas- constituency, titled “Urging the ways and means for convenient es, arrangements are under way government to lay down orders, communication between the de- in some departments to reduce rules, regulations on taking ar- partments and the public instead unnecessary steps, to keep ser- rests with a view to controlling of helping by giving necessary vice records and to issue orders frequent changes of hearing the guidance, especially administra- and instructions transparently. cases without relevant reasons tive offices, land records offices, But it is necessary for the depart- for the convenience of relation immigration offices, road and ments and organisations which between the public and govern- transport offices, police stations are directly communicating to ment offices and to drop down and courts of justices. carry out depending upon the the bribery and corruption”, the U Than Tun Myint of Kale- nature of the work, to notify the Hluttaw decided to put it on re- wa constituency said they still time to perform and particulars cord, with the motion seconded needed to systematically solve which must be brought together by 6 representatives. the problems of bribery and cor- in noticeable places, to announce Daw Soe Nwe Aye, of Tada-U ruption among service personnel, respective complaint centers if constituency discussed that the and simultaneously it is neces- there are some persons who government should effectively sary to instill character building would to complain and to take take action against service per- by organising, educating and actions against those who violated Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw U Win Myint. Photo: MNA sonnel who violated civil service discussing, plus exercising the malpractices if found guilty.” rules such as the cases of violat- carrot-and-stick approach. Afterward, Dr Aung Thu, Un- Hla of Danubyu constituency, U Undertaking Vetting Committee ing service rules, failure to per- In addition, U Min Thaing of ion Minister for Agriculture, Live- Kan Myint of Thayet constituen- of the Pyithu Hluttaw and govern- form the duties for the people, de- Bogale constituency, U Soe Aung stock and Irrigation replied to cy, U Khin Maung Thi of Loilem ment & embankment law (bill) laying time and submitting false Naing of Kyonpyaw constituency the questions raised by U Maung constituency and U Saw Tun of submitted by the Ministry of Ag- reports to authorities concerned and Daw San San Ei of Mohnyin Maung of Htigyaing constituency Mudon constituency, respectively. riculture, Livestock and Irrigation for the government to go astray, constituency seconded the mo- as to whether there has been any In today’s meeting, the re- were discussed by parliamentar- if the public made a complaint tion. U Mya Win, chairman of plan to pave the way of Myay- port submitted by the Govern- ians and approved by Hluttaw. with evidences over these cases. the Anti-Corruption Commis- baungtin-Kyaukchaw, by U Tin ment’s Guarantees, Pledges and —Myanmar News Agency
Amyotha Hluttaw
2nd Amyotha Hluttaw 5th regular session holds its 6th day meeting
Six day meeting of 2nd Amyotha of embankments will be imple- managed to be opened in Htan- Hluttaw 5th regular session was mented with the technical aids talan in Myanmar. In addition, held at the meeting hall of the of transport and communica- Myanmar has demanded to Amyotha Hluttaw in Nay Pyi tions ministry.” open a new trade zone in Pan Taw at 10 am yesterday. Afterward, U Aung Htoo, Khwar, Mizoram State in India. Maj-Gen Myint Nwe, Dep- Deputy Minister for Commerce Besides bilateral banking ser- uty Minister for Defence, re- replied to the question raised vices, matters on cooperation in plied to the question raised by by U Maung Maung Latt of agriculture, fishery, medicine, U Myint Naing of Rakhine State Sagaing Region constituency-9 textile sectors were cordially constituency 5 as to whether as to whether there have been discussed. 6th Myanmar-India there have been any plans any arrangements for consult- trade joint committee meeting to abandon the ownership of ing with the Indian Government is to be held in New Delhi, In- the confiscated land 15 acres to carry out policy reforms by dia during the month of June, situated at field No 847 (A) in Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw Mahn Win Khaing Than. Photo: MNA reviewing situations on Myan- 2017, hence negotiations to be Chaungtha (North) of Zinkhar- mar-India border trade. emphasized over the queries chay village in Kyauktaw town- nications replied to the ques- year 2014-2015, and 150 ft-long U Aung Htoo explained, raised by the Hluttaw repre- ship, that the land 15 acres had tion raised by U Kyaw Than of 6 stone embankments with the “With a view to the improvement sentatives.” been ordered to be cancelled Rakhine State constituency 10 State Cabinet’s initial budget of trade between Myanmar and Then, Deputy Minister for from the list of pasture land as to whether there have been fund of K 126.422 million, tide-in- India, bilateral trade joint-com- Defence and Deputy Minister by Rakhine State General Ad- any plans for building stone em- duced erosion was relieved to mittee meetings, border trade for Transport & Communica- ministration Department, but it bankment which would protect the considerable extent. But, it committee meetings between tions clarified the questions would be abandoned in accord landslide in Pyargyi village of was not sufficient for tide-affect- high-ranking officials from both raised by U Wai Sein Aung of with procedures due to being Hmyawtaw U village-tract in ed length of 7000 ft, the budget sides and border-market joint Rakhine State constituency about 10 miles far away from Manaung Township, Kyaukphyu allotment was submitted to be committee meetings were held 1 and U Tet Tun Aung of con- the headquarters of the bat- district from erosion of tides. granted for further construc- in cooperation. stituency 2, U Kyaw Thaung of talion and being unable to grow Deputy Minister said, “Due tion and conservation of em- In the Myanmar-India bi- Sagaing Region constituency 1. monsoon paddy on account of to construction of 150 ft-long 6 bankments in the added fund of lateral trade joint committee 2nd Amyotha Hluttaw floods every rainy season. stone embankments with the Rakhine State Cabinet for the meeting, increasing items of 5th regular session’s 7th day U Kyaw Myo, Deputy Min- State Cabinet’s added fund of K fiscal year 2017-2018. Depend- tradable goods was carried meeting will be on 31st May. ister for Transport and Commu- 126.422 million in the financial ing upon the fund, construction out. And, the trade zone was —Myanmar News Agency 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 Natural disaster Management Committee discusses 2016 survey
A work coordination meeting on U Maung Maung Win, heads of a 2016 natural disaster survey departments and other respon- was held yesterday morning in sible officials. the meeting room of the Presi- The working committees dential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw. included the Working Commit- Vice President U Henry Van tee for Search and Rescue with Thio, who is also the Chairman Union Minister Lt-Gen Kyaw of the National Natural Disaster Swe as Chairman, the Work- Management Committee, deliv- ing Committee for National ered the opening speech at the Natural Disaster Management workshop. and the Working Committee At the meeting, the Vice for Searching and Maintaining President explained that the Funds with Union Minister Dr. 2016 survey contained data Win Myat Aye as Chairman, the on the causes of loss and the Working Committee for Relief needs to be fulfilled. He went and Resettlement with Union on to explain that the job of his Minister U Win Khaing as Chair- committee included discovering man, the Working Committee Vice President U Henry Van Thio addresses the attendants of the work coordination meeting on a 2016 natural the causes of natural disasters for Transport and Communi- disaster survey in the meeting room of the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Photo: MNA and participating in rehabilita- cations with Union Minster U tion after the disaster had struck. Thant Sin Maung as Chairman, “Looking at the survey, we other problems dealing with wa- ministries in drawing up annual ing committees presented and the Working Committee for En- can see there is a lot of work ter”, he said. project plans.” discussed their completed ob- vironmental Conservation with to be done before and after a “Of utmost importance are The Vice President said that jectives and future plans for their Union Minister U Ohn Win as natural disaster. These jobs in- developing villages so that they if preventive measures for nat- sector. Chairman, the Working Commit- clude reforestation, relocation of can better withstand natural ural disasters are implemented, Attending the workshop tee for Management of Health households, constructing sluice disasters as well as reducing then a strong society that can were Vice Chairmen of the Na- Protection with Union Minister gates, levees, bridges, digging losses sustained from natural withstand and properly react to tional Natural Disaster Man- Dr. Myint Htwe as Chairman, sandbanks so rivers and other disasters. However, since doing natural disasters will be formed. agement Committee Union and other working committees watercourses can flow smooth- both of them simultaneously is He also urged the various work- Ministers Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe and dealing with collecting surveys, ly, building dykes, dams and difficult, the various tasks that ing committees working on the Dr. Win Myat Aye, Chairmen of reviewing and verifying of loss- causeways, building shelters, need to be done are categorized 2016 natural disaster survey to the working committee Union es, dissemination of information, embankments, repairing roads in order of importance. Thus, it participate in discussions. Ministers U Thant Sin Maung, providing vocational training and connecting villages, dealing with is important that there is collab- In the rest of the meeting, U Ohn Win, Dr. Myint Htwe, U rehabilitation. —Myanmar News shortage of drinking water and oration between region and state chairmen of the various work- Win Khaing, Deputy Minister Agency Parkland rental fees in JMC opens office in Shan State Yangon to be examined The new office of the Joint Mon- JMC-S, commander of the Mid- commander and vice chairmen itoring Committee on ceasefire dle East Command Maj-Gen. addressed speeches at the 7th By Ko Moe 25-year terms. in Shan State (JMC-S) was in- Than Hlaing and members, of- meeting of JMC-S. “The buildings in the Mya augurated yesterday at this of- ficials from the state cabinet, Afterwards, members of The current rental fees of all Kyun Thar Garden, which were fice in Kholan, Southern Shan members of JMC-S and invited JMC-S explained the ongoing parkland in Yangon should be not in agreement with the con- State, attended by member of guests. projects of the committee and re-examined, said U Htay Aung, tract, would be demolished and the Union Joint Monitoring Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung un- Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung gave a former committee member YCDC was drafting a master Committee (JMC-U) Lt-Gen. veiled the signboard of the new instruction. — Myanmar News of Yangon City Development plan,” said Yangon Mayor U Tun Tun Naung, Chairman of office at the ceremony and the agency Committee (YCDC). Maung Maung Soe at the re- “Some parkland projects gional parliament on 22 May. are under the Yangon City De- The Mya Kyun Thar park- Visa, AYA Bank launch velopment Committee (YCDC) land was renting in 2013 at Ks25 and some are under the Depart- per square foot to Magic Land international credit cards ment of Forestry. The parkland Company, Rya Ja Company, rentals are very low and should Mandalay Golden Win Com- AYA Bank and VISA launched three types of credit be examined over,” said U Htay pany, Nay La Pwint Company, cards yesterday, offering credit services locally Aung at the Press Conference at Edin Company, Golden Shan and internally. The three cards: Gold, Silver and the M3 Restaurant on Monday. Brother Company, Myanmar Platinum cards allows cardholders to enjoy the To amend the parkland Golden Star Company and Max service at more than 40 million shops around the rental fees, respective minis- Myanmar Company under 60- world and more than 7,000 shops in Myanmar. tries and the rental companies year terms. “We will not collect any interest within 50 should be work on negotiation, Among these companies, days of purchase. If people can not pay back he added. Edin, Golden Shan Brother, My- their balance on time, they will incur one per cent Parkland was renting at anmar Golden Star and Max interest fee and two percent for late-payment Ks65 per square foot to the Nat- Myanmar have not constructed fees,” said Managing Director U Myint Zaw of An official delivers a speech at the credit card launching ural World Company under a any buildings to date. AYA Bank.—GNLM ceremony in Yangon. Photo: Zaw Min Latt 31 may 2017 4 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda floor to be
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Expatriate Consultant Editor Heat resistant floor tiles Mark Angeles markrangeles@gmail .com will be used to replace mar- bles sheets on the platform Senior consultant of Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda during Kyaw Myaing the closing season of pil- Senior Translators grimage. Khin Maung Oo The cost of replac- [email protected] ing new floor tiles will be Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader) Zaw Min incurred by pagoda funds, Min Zaw Oo supporting fund of the Mon State government and International News Editor Ye Htut Tin donations. [email protected] Estimation of costs will be calculated by making Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor) surveys to implement this [email protected] project. Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor) The works of fitting [email protected] heat resistant tiles will be Translators carried out in the closing Khaing Thanda Lwin, season of pilgrimage to [email protected] Hay Mar Tin Win, avoid inconvenience to the [email protected] visitors. Pilgrims praying to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda also known as the Golden Rock Pagoda. Photo: Phoe Khwar Ei Myat Mon “We are going to use Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin heat resistant tiles instead Pilgrims can also visit the trustee from the Kyaikhtiyo goda are currently increasing Sandar Soe of marbles tiles by the sug- pagoda platform with no fear pagoda. and most of the foreign visitors Kyaw Zin Tun gestion of the travellers. of the absorbed heat”, said a Visitors to Kyaikhtiyo pa- are from Thailand.—200
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Computer Team Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), real estate market steadily declines Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, The Department of Urban and dren at the affordable housing staffs, company staffs and low cost and affordable units are sold Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin Housing Development is imple- in Myanandar ward. income public. The apartments through an installment system menting the affordable hous- The Construction and Hous- for the public who submitted the that ranges from 5 to 15 years. Editorial Section ing project in Chanmyatharzi ing Development Bank (CHDB) application forms are also being As low-cost residences are being (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Township in Mandalay Region is selling the apartments with constructed. The prices of the constructed in Chanmyathar- for the retirees and low income the priority to those who have units were set at Ks90 lakhs for zi Township and PyiGyiTagon Circulation & Distribution residents. 30pc of the value of the apart- 400 square ft, Ks115 lakhs for Township, real estate markets San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 The residents were increas- ment in their bank saving ac- 500 square ft, Ks140 lakhs for are declining steadily and trans- ing due to the construction of count. The apartments were sold 600 square ft, Ks170 lakhs for actions are stable, according to Advertising & marketing concrete passages, car parking with a transparent system of 750 square ft and Ks200 lakhs the real estate agents.—Maung ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 and a small park for the chil- drawing lots to the government for 900 square ft. These low- Pyi Thu (Mandalay) [email protected] [email protected] Rising crude oil prices Stimulant tablets seized in Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan good news for laborers Hpa-an, Tachilek Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Prices of crude oil in of the Petroleum Exporting Hpa-an district anti-narcotics Border guard police have 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Magway Region rose from Countries (OPEC) agreed squad searched the house of taken action against them un- Ks40,000 to Ks100,000. to reduce the production of Saw Kyaw Pi at Htoogon Village, der the Anti-narcotic Drugs and [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Between November 2015 crude oil in Nov 2017 and af- Sanfari village-tract in Hpa-an Psychotropic Substances Law.— www.facebook.com/ and January 2016, prices ter reducing the production Township on 28 May and found Myanmar News Agency globalnewlightofmyanmar dropped as low as US$30 of crude oil in Dec 2017, the 28,000 stimulant tablets and a and Ks40,000. prices of the crude oil stead- phone handset from his house. The reason behind the ily increased. Similarly, a local border Write for us falling prices was due to the The labors from the guard force and a Tachilek an-
We appreciate your feedback and production of shale in the crude oil mine are in good ti-narcotics squad searched contributions. If you have any comments US, resulting in abundance business in this year than a house owned by Arr Mae at or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email of crude oil, thus effectively last year due to the prices Parkhar Village, Lwal Taw Kham [email protected] lowering the prices. of the crude oil increased up village-tract in Tachilek on 29 with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only After investment in to Ks100,000 in local market May. Police discovered 218,400 able to publish “Letter to the Editor” shale production declined, and US$ 50 in global market, stimulant tablets and 7 kilos of that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words crude oil prices rose back said U Win Ko, a person of powdered stimulant drugs to- please be aware that your letter will be up to US$40. The member crude oil mining.—Min Htee gether with Arr Jay and Ma Mar edited. countries of Organization (Magway) Hta. Saw Kyaw Pi. Photo: Mpf 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar business 5 Lotus robe price rises by Ks200,000
The high price of lotus fibre mand by both domestic and this year hiked up the prices of foreign markets. lotus robes, the clothing worn “A lotus robe used to sell by Buddhist monks, increasing for Ks1.6million, but the price by about Ks200,000, according jumped to around Ks1.8million to Myint Myat Htwe, a lotus this year. We uses traditional robe and traditional clothes ways to dye the fibre. Singa- shop in Inle. pore and Thailand place pur- A viss of fibre fetched chase orders”, said a labourer around Ks400,000 in 2016, engaged in this weaving indus- whereas the prevailing price try. Making a lotus robe takes of fibre this year is around 20 days with 12 steps and one Ks500,000 per viss. garment needs over three viss Lotus robes are in de- of lotus fibre.—YCDC
Shwe Zabu River View Complex sales expo to be held
A two-day expo of the Shwe 24-hour security, eight Schin- Zabu River View Complex will dler lifts, a mini mart, auto- be held on the ground floor of matic fire protection system, A man looks at the LED board showing the stock exchange rates at YSX, in Yangon. Photo: Phoe Khwar the complex on 3rd and 4th centralised water system, cine- June from 9 am to 5 pm. ma, karaoke and meeting halls, The Shwe Zabu River View according to iMyanmar.com. Complex is located at Strand Those who purchased con- MTSH stock trading volume Road in Ahlon Township in Yan- dominium apartments with a gon. It was built on 1.5 acres of Shwedagon Pagoda view and land on Strand Road in Ahlon river view can establish an in- rose with all-time low price Township with the use of tech- stallment payment plan with a nology from Singapore. 30 per cent down payment and Stock trading of Myanmar Thil- on YSX. After a split of shares, MTSH The complex includes four the remaining 70 per cent paid awa SEZ Holdings (MTSH) on A total of 20,188 shares traded its shares at Ks5,100 per towers with a total of 104 apart- off in installments over three Yangon Stock Exchange hit worth over Ks53million were unit. The share price slipped ments, providing facilities such to-15 years. 19,352 shares on 30th May when traded on 30th May 2017, with downward and hit a record low as a 24-hour electrical supply Construction of the Shwe the share price hit a low for this trading volumes of 618 shares of Ks3,900 on 15th May. The with two generators, CCTV Zabu River View Complex was year of Ks3,700, according to sta- from FMI, 19,352 shares from price remained on the decline cameras, gym, car parking, begun in 2012 and completed in tistics of YSX. MTSH, 30 shares from MCB and and reached an all-time low of swimming pool, playground, April 2015.—200 First Myanmar Investment 188 shares from FPB. The share Ks3,700 on 29th and 30th May. (FMI), Myanmar Thilawa SEZ prices are Ks15,500 for FMI, With an all-time low price, Holdings (MTSH), Myanmar Cit- Ks3,700 for MTSH, Ks8,900 for 13,771 shares of MTSH were izens Bank (MCB) and FPB are MCB and Ks27,500 for FPB at traded on 29th and 19,352 shares Rice seed production under currently trading their shares the closing time. on 30th May.—Mon Mon contract farming system to commence in early July Over Ks56,000 million earned from A rice seed production project will be produced on 3,000 acres on 600 acres and quality paddy in Kyaiklat, 1,000 acres in De- four types of insurance policies production on 5,500 acres un- daye, 1,000 acres in Pyapon der the contract farming sys- and 500 acres in Bogale, said tem will kick off in early June in U Ye Min Aung. Myanma Insurance, the state- system for health insurance of- insurance are the most popular, Ayeyawady Region, said U Ye A total of 1,850 farmers owned insurance company, fering more benefits and is plan- according to Myanma Insurance. Min Aung, director of MAPCO from Kyaiklat, Dedaye, Pyapon earned over Ks56,000million last ning to get more compensation Myanma Insurance is cur- Golden Lace. and Bogale will participate year from the sale of four types for third-party liability insurance rently exerting efforts to provide The contract farming in contract farming system. of insurance policies — com- policies. more facilities against the pri- system will be carried out in A basket of rice seed will be prehensive motor insurance, Myanma Insurance will also vate insurers. other regions and states with purchased at Ks6,000 while a fire insurance, life insurance make efforts for the benefits of There is still no permit for the designation of zones, offi- quality paddy will be offered and marine cargo insurance, ac- health insurance to be widely foreign-based companies to cials said. Ks4,500 a basket. cording to Myanma Insurance. known among the public. enter the Myanma insurance A pedigree rice seed pro- MAPCO Golden Lace will The earnings exceeded the Among all the type of insur- industry. duction plan will be conducted buy 36,000 baskets of rice seed expected amount, with an in- ance provided by Myanma Insur- However, Manulife Com- on 300 acres in Kyaiklat, and and 238,150 baskets of qual- crease of over Ks20,000million ance, fire insurance, seaman’s pany is gearing up to enter the on 100 acres each in Dedaye, ity paddy from the farmers in premiums. life insurance, aviation liability Myanmar market once foreign Pyapon and Bogale. engaged in contract farm- Myanma Insurance will re- insurance, marine insurance and companies are granted licences, Meanwhile, quality paddy ing.—200 portedly introduce a new service defence services personnel life it is reported.—Htet Myat 31 may 2017 6 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Ngapali, Myeik Island and receives Turkish Chin State to Ambassador to Myanmar be promoted at JATA Tourism Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win itarian aids and friendship and EXPO Japan Myint received Mr. Kerem Di- cooperation between the two vanlioglu, Ambassador of the governments and the two par- Republic of Turkey to Myanmar, liaments. Myanmar will display Ngapali at the Pyithu Hluttaw Hall in the Deputy Pyithu Hlut- Beach, Myeik Island and Chin Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw, taw Speaker U T Khun Myat State at JATA Tourism EXPO at 2:00 pm yesterday. and officials from the Py- Japan, organized by the Japan During the meeting, they ithu Hluttaw Office were Association of Travel Agents discussed matters relating to also present at the meeting. Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint shakes hands with Turkish (JATA) which will be held in democratic transition, human- — Myanmar News Agency Ambassador Mr. Kerem Divanlioglu in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA the last week of September, to attract more visitors, accord- ing to Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. In 2016, Ngapali was the Speaker Mahn Win top beach in Asia by the selec- tion of the largest travel web- Khaing Than meets site, Trip Advisor and Myeik Island will also be created as a new travelling destination as Turkish Ambassador travellers increase in this year. The tourism business- A myotHA Hluttaw Speaker discussed promoting bilateral men considered that though Mahn Win Khaing Than received friendship and cooperation. tourists entering Chin State Mr. Kerem Divanlioglu, Ambas- Present at the meet- are currently lessening, Nat- sador of the Republic of Turkey to ing were Deputy Speaker ma Mountain near Mindat Myanmar, at the hall of Amyotha of Amyotha Hluttaw U Aye Township, Rih Dil, the heart- Hluttaw in Nay Pyi Taw, yester- Tha Aung and officials of the shaped lake and the cultures Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than discusses with Turkish day at 3:30 pm. Amyotha Hluttaw Office. of the ethnic people can attract Ambassador Mr. Kerem Divanlioglu in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA During the meeting, they — Myanmar News Agency many tourists.—200
India -Myanmar -Thailand highway: Project likely starts next month
Mumbai — To strengthen con- oil spill management here, the frastructure for charging elec- nectivity with Southeast Asia, Union minister said the govern- tric vehicles, the minister said, the government is likely to ment is planning a waterway “In Nagpur we started electric kickstart work on highway from connectivity up to Myanmar via vehicles now we have 10 electric Meghalaya to Myanmar, as part Bangladesh using Brahmaputra charging stations… so the tech- of the India-Myanmar-Thailand river, and expects the project to nology is there and if we have trilateral pact, from next month. be completed soon. more vehicles we will get more To strengthen connectivity “Waterways are more cost charging stations.” with Southeast Asia, the govern- effective than roads and rail- Nagpur today earned the ment is likely to kickstart work ways and so any goods required distinction of becoming the on highway from Meghalaya to be traded to Myanmar or country’s first city with a fleet to Myanmar, as part of the In- Bangladesh could be done in a of 200 electric vehicles, includ- dia-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral very cost effective manner. This ing taxis, buses, e-rickshaw and pact, from next month. “We will will finish before 2018,” Gadkari autos. probably start work on Megha- said. Gadkari also suggested that laya to Myanmar project from With the Cabinet approving shipping corporations should next month. Rs 2,000 crore from a central explore use of liquefied natu- The cost of the project is Rs fund for development of water ral gas (LNG) as an alternative 5,000 crore,” Road Transport, transport, operationalising at source of fuel to save on costs. Highways and Shipping Minis- least 10 of the 111 national wa- The minister also told report- ter Nitin Gadkari told reporters terways by next year is on top ers that he would discuss low- here. India, Thailand and Myan- of the government’s agenda. To strengthen connectivity with Southeast Asia, Indian government is ering the goods and services mar are working on a 1,400 km Massive work worth Rs 5,000 likely to kickstart work on highway from Meghalaya to Myanmar, as part of tax (GST) rates on hybrid vehi- long highway that would link the crore is already underway on the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral pact, from next month. Photo: cles with the finance ministry. Reuters country with Southeast Asia by Ganga (1,620 km), with World Under the GST rates, hybrid land for the first time in decades, Bank assistance, which is the cars, which are considered a move which would give a boost National Waterway No 1. The ment-friendly initiatives, Gad- and cut emissions. eco-friendly, are slated to at- to trade, business, health, edu- work includes development of kari also said that the country He noted that India needs tract a 15 per cent cess over and cation and tourism among the three multi-modal hubs at Vara- could be flooded with electric to encourage electric as well as above peak rate of 28 per cent, countries. nasi in Uttar Pradesh, Haldia commercial and passenger ve- bio-diesel and ethanol-fuelled same as those of large luxury Further, addressing the in West Bengal and Sahebganj hicles by December, as a move vehicles. cars and sports utility vehicles conclave on green ports and in Bihar. Pitching for environ- to curb dependence on crude oil On concerns on lack of in- (SUVs).—PTI 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar Regional 7 “Shocked” S Korea leader Moon orders probe into US THAAD additions
SEOUL — South Korean Presi- additional launchers had been dent Moon jae-in has ordered a installed without being reported probe after the Defence Minis- to the new government or to the try failed to inform him that four public, presidential spokesman more launchers for the contro- Yoon Young-chan told a media versial US THAAD anti-missile briefing. system had been brought into Moon had campaigned on the country, his spokesman said a more moderate approach to on Tuesday. Pyongyang, calling for engage- The Terminal High Altitude ment even as the reclusive state Area Defense (THAAD) system pursues nuclear weapons and battery was initially deployed in ballistic missile programmes in March in the southeastern re- defiance of UN Security Council gion of Seongju with just two of its resolutions and threats of more maximum load of six launchers to sanctions. counter a growing North Korean The US military in South missile threat. Korea did not have immediate During his successful cam- comment on Moon’s comments. paign for the May 9 presidential The South Korean military also election, Moon called for a par- did not immediately comment. liamentary review of the system, Moon’s order of a probe into whose deployment has also infu- the THAAD launchers came riated China, North Korea’s lone amid signs of easing tensions North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reacts during a ballistic rocket test-fire through a precision control guidance major ally. between major trading partners system in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on 30 May, “President Moon said it was South Korea and China. 2017. Photo: Reuters very shocking” to hear the four South Korea’s Jeju Air said on Tuesday China has approved China, was told by its Chinese 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea would be meaningless, a plan to double its flights to the partner recently that it will soon Korea, has a mutual defence trea- and that China’s role in exert- Chinese city of Weihai from 2 be aired, according to JS Pic- ty with Seoul dating back to the ing pressure on the North was June. tures, Lee’s agent. end of the 1950-53 Korean War, important. China has been incensed An official at South Korean which ended in a truce that has The North’s KCNA news over the THAAD deployment, tour agency Mode Tour told Reu- left the peninsula in a technical agency reported leader Kim Jong fearing it could give the US mili- ters it hoped China may lift a ban state of war. Un supervised Monday’s test of tary the capability of seeing into on selling trips to South Korea, South Korea’s Defence a missile equipped with a new its own missile systems, and which had been in place since Ministry said on Tuesday it had precision guidance system and could open the door to a wider de- 15 March, as early as the second conducted a joint drill with a US an improved pre-launch automat- ployment of the system, possibly week of June. supersonic B-1B Lancer bomber ed sequence and a new mobile in Japan and elsewhere, military Although there have been no on Monday. North Korea’s state launch vehicle. analysts say. official orders from the Chinese media had earlier accused the Kim said North Korea would China has denied it had dis- government to lift the ban, a few United States of staging “a nu- develop more powerful weapons criminated against South Kore- Chinese travel agencies have clear bomb dropping drill”. in multiple phases in accordance an companies, which have faced sent inquiries about package Japanese Prime Minister with its timetable to defend North product boycotts and bans on tours, he said. Shinzo Abe talked to Moon by Korea against the United States. Chinese tourists visiting South However, Lotte Group has phone on Tuesday, Japan’s For- “He expressed the convic- A ballistic rocket is test-fired Korea. yet to reopen any of the 74 retail eign Ministry said in a statement, tion that it would make a greater through a precision control A Korean-Chinese joint stores in China it was forced to and both agreed that North Ko- leap forward in this spirit to send guidance system in this undated drama “My Goddess, My Mom” close in March after the group rea’s continued provocations a bigger ‘gift package’ to the Yan- photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency starring South Korean actress allowed South Korea to install the were unacceptable. kees” in retaliation for American (KCNA) on 30 May, 2017. Photo: Lee Da-hae, whose broadcast THAAD system on land it owned. Abe told Moon that dialogue military provocation, KCNA quot- Reuters had been indefinitely delayed in The United States, which has for dialogue’s sake with North ed Kim as saying.—Reuters
Abe admits having received salary from scandal-hit friend’s school
TOKYO — Prime Minister after a former education min- committee that for several years Judicial Affairs Committee, add- ence. During the parliamenta- Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday he istry bureaucrat admitted last more than 20 years ago, he had ing it was “a long time ago.” ry session, Abe turned down a had been listed as an executive week the authenticity of docu- received a salary of 140,000 yen Later Tuesday, Chief Cab- request from Toshio Ogawa, a member of a school operator ments indicating Abe was in- annually from Kake Educational inet Secretary Yoshihide Suga lawmaker of the main opposition run by his friend and received a volved in a government decision Institution, whose chairman Ko- denied that Abe had influenced Democratic Party, to summon salary, as opposition parties in- to approve the heavily subsi- tato Kake is a close friend of his. the decision on the universi- to the Diet as a sworn witness tensified their offensive against dized construction of a veteri- “I was in charge of auditing ty project. “Is there anything Kihei Maekawa, former vice him alleging he favoured the op- nary medicine department at or something else (at the institu- wrong?” with the prime minister minister of the Ministry of Ed- erator in connection with a plan Okayama University of Science tion) for a couple of years after I having served as an executive ucation, Culture, Sports, Science to establish a new university de- in western Japan’s Ehime Pre- was first elected” to the House member of the school operator and Technology, to testify over partment. fecture. of Representatives in 1993, Abe and been compensated for that the documents in question.— The fresh revelation came Abe told an upper house said in the House of Councillors role, he said at a press confer- Kyodo News 31 may 2017 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar New academic year, students and urgent needs to be done
Khin Maung Oo school term. have done their duty the moment their for us. Authorities should not condone Authorities concerned will children board the school ferry buses its dangers of depriving us of our With the advent of the new academic also be busy with the new academic on weekdays. This is tantamount to precious time, labor and moral values. year 2017-2018, parents, teachers and year. It is still a great problem for the leaving all other duties of teaching and In our surroundings, there are many students are eagerly preparing for authorities to arrange for school-age taking care of their children during youths who have become drug-ad- the heavy workload ahead of them. children to be in basic primary schools. school hours to teachers. Parent-Teach- dicts by spending most of their time in Students will be excited with meeting Especially, with the Yangon city-dweller er-Associations (PTAs) have been game shops. As for him, he has lost his new friends and encountering new boom, the Yangon Region Government established with the intention of help- future. But, his family lost their edifices experiences at school, chatting and has to deal with urban problems includ- ing students with their education by of hope. The debauched person with having fun, while ambitious ones will be ing traffic jams. The traffic situation working hand in hand between parents moral bankruptcy will never become a getting ready to vie for the attainment has improved a little because of the and teachers. At the same time, par- leader or a reliable member of the work of exceptional educational achieve- YBS – Yangon Bus System launched ents need to be in touch with teachers. force for the country. ments. Parents across the country will by the Yangon regional government That is, they are required to inquire as We accept that no government have waited for this day with the hope but much still remains to be done. We to whether their children are doing well can solve all problems overnight. The that their offspring’s brighter futures cannot expect that the problems can be in the class or not. incumbent government was left with are becoming near. Due to the support solved in a short period of time. It will Nowadays, gambling houses a bad legacy of problems and diffi- to be provided by the government, all take considerable amount of time to and game stations are ubiquitous in the culties. Instead of being sandwiched parents, especially those who do not smoothen out the administrative prob- city. These places are not only destroy- between problems, it has been dealing belong to the well-to-do class will be lems as well as to give proper training ing the lives of adults but also threaten- with them gradually. We, parents and relived of burdens of expenses faced at to the bus drivers and spares. ing to harm the future of our children. authorities concerned should save the school-opening season. Yet, they will As regards the role of teach- Had surveys been made as to how future of our country, by joining with still have to worry about pocket-money ers, people do not pay much attention. many youths are wandering on roads our teachers at schools, without any to be paid to their children during the In fact, most people think that they or other places, it would be beneficial delay. World No Tobacco Day 2017
Dr Aung Tun control. and damaging to the coronary (Ministry of Health and • Demonstrate how indi- arteries that supply the heart. Sports) viduals can contribute to mak- The use of any tobacco product ing a sustainable, tobacco-free can cause disease and other ad- The World Health Organ- world, either by committing to verse health effects. The most ization designed 31st May of never taking up tobacco prod- obvious effects of these ingre- each year as the annual World ucts, or by quitting the habit. dients are heart diseases and No Tobacco Day(WNTD). The campaign will demon- cancers. The adverse health World No Tobacco Day was strate the threats that the effects of tobacco use are also first observed in 1987, after tobacco industry poses to the experienced by non-smokers a cabinet of the WHA (World sustainable development of exposed to second-hand smoke. Health Assembly) passed a all countries, including the Long term exposure to sec- motion supported by the WHO, health and economic well-be- ond-hand smoke increases the erbates poverty, as the poorest mates for each country. Accord- with guidelines to manage and ing of their citizens. It will also risk of lung cancer, coronary people spend less on essentials ing to the 2016 Myanmar GYTS, curb tobacco consumption. The propose measures that govern- heart disease and respiratory such as food, education and 14% of students (26% boys and theme of World No Tobacco ments and the public should problems.o tobacco product is health care. Low- or middle-in- 4% girls) used tobacco (smoked Day 2017 is “Tobacco-a threat take to promote health and safe. come countries face increased and/or smokeless) while 8.3% to development”. Specific Goals development by confronting the challenges to achieving their (17% boys and 1.5% girls) were of the World No Tobacco Day global tobacco crisis. The Global Tobacco Death development goals as some current cigarette smokers.5.7% 2017 campaign are as follows: Toll and the Development 80% of premature deaths from (11% boys and 1.5% girls) were • Highlight the links The toxins in Tobacco Goals tobacco use occur in these current smokeless tobacco between the use of tobacco Tobacco is a plant the Tobacco use kills nearly countries. An extra US$ 190 users. products, tobacco control and leaves of which are used to 7 million people every year, billion could be raised for Seven in one current sustainable development. make smoking, smokeless, including the 890,000 who are development if cigarettes taxes cigarette smokers bought • Encourage countries to dental and gargled tobacco killed by the effects of exposure increase worldwide by US$1. cigarettes from a store, shop include tobacco control in their products. According to Myan- to second-hand smoke. Glob- or street vendors while 63% of national responses to 2030 Sus- mar’s “The Control of smoking ally, 12% of all deaths among Current Situation of Tobacco cigarette buyers below the per- tainable Development Agenda. and consumption of Tobacco adults aged 30 years and over Use in Myanmar mitted age were sold tobacco • Support Member States law”, Tobacco products means are attributed to tobacco use. The Global Youth Tobacco products.1 in 3 students are and civil society to combat any material prepared for the Tobacco use is a threat to any Survey(GYTS) was conducted exposed to tobacco products tobacco industry interference purpose of smoking or con- person, regardless of gender, in 2016 by the Department at home while 3 in 10 students in political processes, in turn sumption of the whole or part of age, race, cultural or educa- of Public Health, Ministry of are exposed to tobacco smoke leading to stronger national the tobacco plant, leaf or stalk tional background. It brings Health, Myanmar, in collabora- inside closed public places. 7 tobacco control action. of the same. sufferings, disease, dealth, tion with School Health Division in 10 current smokers tried • Encourage broader Processed Tobacco con- impoverishing families and and Ministry of Education, with to stop smoking in the past 12 public and partner participation tains at least 2550 chemicals, national economics. the support of WHO. The GYTS months. 2 in 5 students noticed in national, regional and global and tobacco smoke contains Tobacco use costs national is a nationally representative anti-tobacco messages in the efforts to develop and imple- tar, carbon monoxide, nico- economies through increased school-based survey of students media while 2 in 5 students ment development strategies tine and thousands of other health-care costs and decreas- in grades associated with age noticed tobacco advertisements and plans and achieve goals chemicals, many of which are es productivity. It worsens 13-15 years and is designed to on point of sale. that prioritize action on tobacco toxic, addictive, carcinogenic health inequalities and exac- produce cross-sectional esti- see page 9 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 9
Senior General holds talks with Turkish Ambassador
Commander-in-Chief of Defence about a thousand years ago. He many areas of cooperation avail- Services Senior General Min then went on to discuss matters able between the two countries’ Aung Hlaing received Turkish relating to airways between the militaries such as cooperation Ambassador Mr. Kerem Divanli- two countries, the development for counter-terrorism as one oglu in Bayinnaung Retreat in of education and economic sector, country alone cannot effective- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. cooperation with the Tatmadaw, ly combat terrorism. Later on, At the meeting, the Ambas- problems Turkey is facing with they discussed about Myanmar’s sador expressed his interest in national security and democracy. Peace Process, which included the culture of Myanmar and upon The Senior General talked on the Union Peace Conference-21st his visit to the Defense Services the friendly relations between the Century Panglong, development Museum discovered that Turkey two countries and the advanced efforts in Rakhine State with im- and Myanmar have had relations civilization of the ancient Tur- portance on compiling statistics. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing holds talks with Turkish Ambassador since the time of King Anawratha key Empire. He said there are —Myanmar News Agency Mr. Kerem Divanlioglu in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA World No Tobacco Day 2017 from page 8 found (21% to 22%) in older age Tobacco Control Activities East Asia Region. However, the Tobacco con- Regarding Knowledge groups (age 40-49). in Myanmar A new legislation to trol infrastructure is still in its attitudes, more than 3 in 5 stu- • Smoking does not vary Myanmar became a sig- print warning messages and infancy in Myanmar. Although dents thought other people’s among women by maternity natory to the FCTC in October illustrations of the health risks the Tobacco Control section smoking is harmful to them status, and betel quid chewing 2003 and became a Party to of tobacco use on all tobacco under Department of Public while more than 9 in 10 stu- also remains as high among the Convention in April 2004. packages was announced by Health has been established, dents favour banning smoking pregnant women and breast- Myanmar proudly hosted the the Ministry of Health and the necessary technical capac- inside enclosed public places. feeding mothers as among 4th Inter-country Consulta- Sports on February 29, 2016. ities are not yet fully developed Myanmar has been par- other women (18-22%). tion Meeting of Framework According to the legislation, and the section is understaffed. ticipating in the global tobacco • Tobacco use is slightly Convention on Tobacco Control the new packaging will feature In parallel with the need to surveillance system and has more prevalent among rural in August 2002, where the images of the health conse- strengthen the infrastructure conducted Global Youth Tobac- women than among urban countries of South-East Asia quences of tobacco use across technically, there is also need co Surveys in 2001, 2004, 2007, women (5% versus 1%). Men Region issued the “Yangon 50 percent of the surface area, to ensure its sustainability 2011 and 2016.Comparing the in urban areas are more Declaration”. . The National and text warnings in local lan- through funding as the national GYTS surveys done in 2011 and likely to smoke cigarettes Programme on Tobacco Con- guage across 25 percent. Old tobacco control programme is 2016, the smoking prevalence (35%) than men in rural areas trol was officially launched in packaging will be illegal from currently underfunded. Direct become increases among My- (30%), whereas rural men are January 2000 with the drafting 28 February 2017.The pictorial financial support are needed anmar students (6.8% to 8.3%). more likely to smoke pipes and approval of the National health warning will be rotated until the programme is able to According to the Myan- or cheroots (16%) and use Policy on Tobacco Control and very 12 months. develop indigenous mechanism mar Demographic and Health other tobacco products (3%) Plan of action. The National Parliament has announced for sustainable funding. Survey(MDHS) 2015-2016, it than urban men (11% and 1%, Tobacco Control Committee new commercial tax rate for Enforcement and Imple- was found that most women respectively). was formed in March 2002. tobacco products through 2017 mentation are major chal- age 15-49 (96%) do not smoke The prevalence of betel The Control of Smoking and Union tax law on March 1, 2017. lenges that require a clear, or use other tobacco products quid chewing is higher among Consumption of Tobacco Prod- 20-cigarette packs with a mar- pragmatic and action oriented in Myanmar. Two percent each rural women (20%) and rural uct Law was adopted on 4th ket price of 400ks will be taxed approach. Although the author- of women smoke cigarettes men (60%) than among their May, 2006.In accordance with 4ks for each piece. Taxes will ity to enforce has been dele- and pipes or cheroots. By urban counterparts (13% and new administrative structure, rise gradually, depending on gated to the Ministry of Health contrast, 32% of men age 15-49 57%, respectively). the National Tobacco Control price. Taxes for other tobacco and Sports through the existing smoke cigarettes and 14% • Among women, cigarette Committee was reformed in products such as cigars, pipes law, the workforce needed to smoke pipes or cheroots. About smoking is highest in Kayin January 2011, headed by the and tobacco products for betel enforce the law has yet to be 1 in 6 male cigarette smokers State (10%), smoking pipes or Minister for Health and Sports preparation increased 80% expanded. As well, sub-national reported smoking 10 or more cheroots is highest in Rakhine and included heads of related from 60% (2016). infrastructure needs to be de- cigarettes in the 24 hours prior State (11%), and use of other departments and chairpersons veloped and sustained in order to the interview. 18% of women tobacco products is highest in of several national NGOs as The Way Forward to implement the law and the and 59% of men age 15-49 chew Chin State (15%). Among men, members. The Committee In Myanmar, tobacco use enforcement workforce must betel quid (contains betel leaf, cigarette smoking is most prev- set guidelines for the tobacco has been socially and culturally be trained on their roles and areca nut, and slaked lime, and alent in Tanintharyi Region control measures to be imple- accepted since ancient times. It responsibilities. may contain tobacco). Among (51%), followed by Kayin State mented in the country. is being used as a well-wishing Finally, you can participate those who chew betel quid, (49%) and Rakhine State (48%); A new partner organi- gift to house guests and at wed- to making a sustainable, tobac- more than 1 in 5 women and pipe or cheroot smoking is zation for Tobacco Control, dings and donation ceremo- co –free Myanmar, either by about 2 in 5 men chewed 10 or most prevalent in Bago Region People’s Health Foundation nies. This social and cultural committing to never taking up more pieces in the 24 hours (28%); and use of other tobacco is formed during April, 2013. context of tobacco use as a tobacco products, or by quitting before the interview. products is most prevalent in Myanmar also attended the 5th social norm greatly challenges the habit. Regarding Patterns by Sagaing Region (12%). session of the Conference of tobacco control programmes background characteristics, • By state and region, the Parties to the WHO FCTC and calls for widespread educa- Ref: 1. WHO WNTD package • Cigarette and pipe or women in Rakhine State are (COP 5), held in Seoul, Korea tion and information activities 2017 cheroot smoking and betel most likely (50%) to chew betel from 12th to 17th November, to promote community aware- 2. Tobacco Atlas, American quid chewing rises with age in quid, followed by those in Kayin 2012. At COP 5. Myanmar has ness on dangers of tobacco use. Cancer Society, 2015 women. State (41%) and Kayah State signed the Protocol on Illicit Myanmar is trying to 3. WHO Myanmar GYTS Among men, cigarette (36%). Among men, betel quid Trade in Tobacco Products on prioritize and accelerate Factsheet 2017 smoking is most prevalent chewing is most prevalent in the day of the opening cere- tobacco control efforts as part 4. Myanmar Demograph- (37% to 38%) in younger age Rakhine State (79%), followed mony on 10th January, 2013 of our county response to 2030 ic and Health Survey groups (age 20-29) while pipe by Bago Region (75%) and at Geneva, and it was the 1st Agenda for Sustainable Devel- (MDHS) 2015-2016, MOHS or cheroot smoking is mostly Ayeyawady Region (68%). country of signatories in South opment. ***** 31 May 2017 10 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar UK PM May’s election lead narrowing, sixth World Briefs poll since Manchester attack shows Russia says
LONDON — British Prime Min- concerned ister Theresa May’s lead dropped contacts with to six percentage points in a poll published on Tuesday, the latest Trump team lack major poll since the Manchester positive shifts — bombing to indicate the 8 June election could be much tighter TASS than previously thought. A total of six polls carried MOSCOW — Russia’s deputy out since the 22 May Manchester foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov attack have shown May’s lead said Moscow was concerned that over the opposition Labour Party contacts with the Donald Trump narrowing, suggesting she might administration had not yet led to not win the landslide predicted positive shifts in the relations be- just a month ago. tween the two nations, Russian A poll conducted by Surva- news agencies quoted him as tion for ITV’s Good Morning Brit- saying on Tuesday. ain programme showed May’s He also said that as nuclear lead had dropped to 6 percentage powers Russia and the United points from 9 points a week ago States can not afford to keep their and 18 points two weeks ago. relations at such a low level. Sterling showed little reac- —Reuters tion to the poll, steadying against Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at an election campaign event in Wolverhampton on 30 the dollar after plunging around May, 2017. Photo: REUTERS 2 cents last week. China’s top Sterling is likely to be sensi- tive to any additional polls show- But if she does not hand- tionship with the European Un- bomber Salman Abedi before he diplomat ing a tightening race. An ICM poll somely beat the 12-seat majority ion — takes power. carried out the deadliest militant wants peaceful for the Guardian newspaper will her predecessor David Cameron The Survation poll was attack on British soil for 12 years. be published later on Tuesday. won in 2015, her electoral gamble conducted on 26 and 27 May May was interior minis- resolution over May called the snap election will have failed and her authority in the aftermath of a suicide ter from 2010 to 2016. The poll North Korea in a bid to strengthen her hand could be undermined just as she bombing which killed 22 people found just over half of the 1,009 in negotiations on Britain’s exit enters formal Brexit negotia- in Manchester last Monday and respondents thought May would from the European Union, to win tions. Strategists at JPMorgan following a government U-turn make the best prime minister, TOKYO — China’s top diplomat, more time to deal with the impact said the pound could be boosted on unpopular proposals to make whilst support for Labour’s Yang Jiechi, on Tuesday said his of the divorce and to strength- if a centre-left coalition that sup- elderly people pay more towards Jeremy Corbyn stood at just 30 country insisted on a peaceful en her grip on the Conservative ports a “soft Brexit” — whereby their care. It is still unclear how percent, albeit higher than in resolution in the wake of a series Party. Britain maintains a close rela- much Britain knew about suicide previous surveys. — Reuters of North Korean missile tests. “China’s stance (on North Korea) is clear and has been consistent,” Yang, China’s state councillor, said at the start of a Russia’s Putin to meet powerful Saudi prince in Moscow meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. “We insist on a political DUBAI/MOSCOW — Saudi a successful global deal which agreements are expected to be tries and other large global oil resolution through peaceful Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince saw oil production curtailed by inked between Saudi Arabia and producers led by Russia agreed means.” —Reuters Mohammed bin Salman will hold 1.8 million barrels per day as part Russia. Earlier on Tuesday, Rus- to extend oil output cuts by an- talks with Russian President of efforts to prop up prices and sian Energy Minister Alexander other 9 months. Vladimir Putin in Moscow on reduce bloated inventories. Novak met his Saudi counterpart The markets were disap- Vucic: I believe in issues of mutual interest, Saudi Last time they met in China Khalid al-Falih and discussed pointed that the producers have Serbia, it will be state news agency SPA reported in September on the sideline of situation on global oil markets. to undertook more drastic meas- on Tuesday. the G20 summit. Al Arabiya TV The meetings take place af- ures to bring back the balance good place to live in Both Putin and bin Salman said they will discuss the Syrian ter last week the Organization of between oil supply and demand. have been instrumental behind conflict, while four cooperation the Petroleum Exporting Coun- — Reuters BELGRADE — I believe in Serbia, and it will be a good place to live in, Serbia’s President-elect Alek- Spain’s Rajoy called to testify in corruption trial on 26 July sandar Vucic said on Tuesday. “I believe in Serbia. I have MADRID — Spanish Prime Court said on Tuesday. kickbacks. Business people and ter, who is in his second term in always believed in Serbia and I will always believe in it,” Minister Mariano Rajoy has The trial follows a long-run- former PP members are among power at the helm of a minority Vucic said at his farewell press been called to testify at a trial ning investigation into an alleged the defendants. Rajoy has not government, had asked to testify conference as PM, urging the of members of his conservative party slush fund, centered around been accused of any wrongdoing via videoconference.The court citizens and the government to People’s Party (PP) on 26 July at allegations that public contracts in the case but has been called said Rajoy would have to appear believe in themselves and, above a court outside Madrid, the High were awarded in exchange for as a witness. The prime minis- in person.— Reuters all, in their Serbia.—Tanjug 31 May 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11 Iran-backed Iraqi force says takes Islamic State villages near Syria
BAGHDAD — An Iraqi Shi’ite and further west. force backed by Iran said it In a statement on its pushed Islamic State out of sev- website, Popular Mobilization eral villages on the border with described its advance to the Syria on Monday, potentially re- border with Syria as “a Ram- opening a supply route to send adan miracle”, referring to the Iranian weapons to President Muslim fasting month which Bashar al-Assad. started over the weekend. The manoeuvre could Popular Mobilisation is also be the prelude to a con- taking part in the US-backed nection with the Assad’s Ira- Iraqi campaign to defeat Is- nian-backed forces, although lamic State in the city of Mosul they are yet to reach the Iraqi and the surrounding province border from the Syrian side. of Nineveh. Syrian rebel sources have Iraqi government armed warned of advances by the Syr- forces are focusing their ef- A wreckage of a car is seen at the site of car bomb attack near a government office in Karkh district in Baghdad, ian army and Iranian-backed fort on dislodging insurgents Iraq on 30 May, 2017. Photo: REUTERS militia to reach the border. from the city of Mosul, Islamic The territory taken by the State’s de-facto capital in Iraq. Popular Mobilization force on While reporting nominal- Car bombs kill 23 in central Monday is located north of ly to Iraq’s Shi’ite-led govern- the Islamic State-held town ment, Popular Mobilisation has of Baaj. Iranian military advisers, one Baghdad, hit Ramadan crowds For Popular Mobilization, of whom died last week fighting it is a step towards achieving a near Baaj. BAGHDAD — Two car bombs commercial Karrada district, that killed at least 324 people, linkup with Assad forces, giving Iran has helped to train killed at least 20 people in Bagh- killing at least 13 people and the deadliest attack in Iraq since him a significant advantage in and organize thousands of dad and wounded about 80 oth- wounding 40 just after midnight the US-led invasion of the coun- fighting the six-year rebellion Shi’ite militia fighters from ers early on Tuesday, security (2100 GMT on Monday). try in 2003. Islamic State has been against his rule. Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan sources said, one targeting the A few hours later, a second retreating in Iraq since the end But the territory is con- in the Syrian conflict. Fighters late-night crowds typical of the bombing killed ten people and of 2015 in the face of US-backed nected with land held by US- from Lebanon’s Hezbollah are Muslim holy month of Ramadan wounded 44 more near a gov- government forces and Irani- backed Syrian Kurdish groups also working closely with Ira- who shop and eat ahead of the ernment office in Karkh district. an-backed Shi’ite paramilitary on the Syrian side, who are nian military commanders in next day’s fast. During Ramadan many groups. more focused on fighting Is- Syria. Islamic State, the Sunni Muslims stay up until the early It is now besieged in an lamic State than Assad. Eight months into the Mo- hardline group that controls hours, going out to spend time enclave in the northern city of It is not known whether sul campaign, Islamic State parts of Iraq and Syria, claimed with their families, shop and eat Mosul, which it has used as its the Syrian Kurds would allow fighters have been dislodged both attacks in statements on its before dawn breaks and the next de facto capital in Iraq. Islamic the Iraqi Shi’ite force to use from all of the city except an Amaq news agency. A car packed day’s fast begins. State declared from Mosul a “ca- their territory to reach Assad’s enclave by the western bank with explosives blew up near a Karrada was hit by a mas- liphate” over parts of Syria and troops, deployed further south of the Tigris river.—Reuters popular ice cream shop in the sive truck bomb in July 2016 Iraq in 2014.—Reuters Egypt issues NGO law, cracking down on dissent
CAIRO — Egypt issued a new Egyptian rights activists say no strategy or vision,” said Za- Even apolitical charities say ing and spending donations will law on Monday that regulates they face the worst crackdown in ree, whose organisation will be the measure restricts them at a bog them down and stifle their the work of non-governmental their history under Sisi, accusing one those affected. He is already time when subsidy cuts and tax work, NGO workers say. organisations, a measure seen him of erasing freedoms won in banned from travel and has been increases have made it harder Under the new law, dona- by rights groups as the latest the 2011 Arab Spring uprising charged with “receiving funds for Egyptians to make ends meet. tions exceeding 10,000 Egyptian sign of a growing crackdown on that ended Hosni Mubarak’s 30- from foreign entities to harm Following the rise in prices pounds ($550) must be preap- dissent against President Abdel year rule. national security”. that followed the government’s proved. If no approval is grant- Fattah al-Sisi. The government had been Lawmakers say the meas- decision to devalue the currency ed within 60 days the request is Human rights groups and working for years on a new law ure is necessary to protect na- last year, Zaree said civil socie- automatically denied. Failure to activists say the law in effect regulating NGOs, which rights tional security. The government ty groups should be allowed “to inform authorities could result in bans their work and makes it groups feared would be more has long accused human rights serve the needs of the commu- jail terms of up to five years and harder for charities to operate. restrictive than Mubarak-era groups of taking foreign funds to nity by offering the services that fines of up to 1 million pounds The measure restricts NGO rules, but the bill drafted by sow chaos and several are facing the government could not, in- ($55,000). activity to developmental and lawmakers was so restrictive investigation over their funding. stead of passing a law that ends The law also gives the gov- social work and introduces jail even cabinet ministers objected. “Cairo will no doubt be met their role”. ernment power over deciding terms of up to five years for Mohamed Zaree, Egypt pro- with a lot of concern raised in- Charities have long played who can establish an NGO and non-compliance. gramme director at the Cairo ternationally around the passage an important role in feeding, for what purpose. It gives Egypt’s 46,000 NGOs Institute for Human Rights Stud- of the law — but the Egyptian clothing and providing health- It obliges groups to stick one year to comply or face being ies, told Reuters the new law on authorities have assessed that, care and education in a country to the “state’s development dissolved by a court. NGOs was “the worst in history” and are moving forward, clearly,” where millions live on less than plan”, severely restricting the Parliament passed the bill and would practically ban NGOs said HA Hellyer, senior non-resi- $2 a day. work they can do in areas the in November but it had to be from carrying out their work. dent fellow at the Atlantic Coun- Provisions obliging NGOs to government does not consider ratified by Sisi. “The state is operating with cil. inform authorities before collect- a priority.—Reuters 31 May 2017 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Philippine Congress expands money laundering laws to include casinos MANILA — The Philippine ing revenue, data from the Congress on Tuesday ap- gaming regulator showed. proved an amendment Japanese gaming mag- to a money laundering nate Kazuo Okada is set to law to cover gambling, a launch a $2.4 billion casino move aimed at plugging in Manila in July. loopholes that allowed $81 The main proponent million stolen from Bang- of the bill in the upper ladesh to pass through house, Senator Francis casinos. Escudero, said internet Voting separately, the and ship-based casinos House of Representatives were also covered under and Senate passed on third the amended version to en- and final readings similar sure that the country will bills expanding the exist- not be “used as a money German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a news conference at the ing anti-money laundering laundering site for the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 30, 2017. Photo: REUTERS act to improve the legal proceeds of any unlawful framework against dirty activity”. money, making it compli- Both bills were passed Merkel wants to foster India ties, ant with global standards. on the second to last day “We should move of the regular session of softens message on US as Trump scolds to be more transparent Congress, beating the by amending the law to June deadline imposed BERLIN — Germany On Monday, Merkel have historically been feathers by refusing to protect our casinos from by the Asia Pacific Group wants to develop its ties had underlined her doubts very important for us and endorse a global climate money laundering by on Money Laundering, with India and this should about the reliability of the will remain so in future,” change accord. crime syndicates,” said a regional body with 41 not be at the cost of its United States as an ally. she said. Merkel praised India Josephine Sato, one of member countries, for the trans-Atlantic relation- US President Don- Speaking at a joint for implementing that cli- the amended bill authors Philippines to strengthen ship, Chancellor Angela ald Trump responded by news conference with mate pact very “intensive- in the lower house. its laws. Merkel said on Tuesday tweeting on Tuesday: “We Modi, she reiterated her ly and in a very commit- The approved meas- The exclusion of ca- after meeting India’s have a MASSIVE trade view that “we need to take ted way” and Modi said ure requires any casino sinos from the current prime minister, who deficit with Germany, plus our fate in Europe into our people had no right to transactions worth 5 mil- scope of the anti-money called Berlin “a very re- they pay FAR LESS than own hands”. ruin the environment for lion pesos ($100,500) to be laundering legislation and liable partner”. they should on NATO & Europe needs to future generations. reported to an anti-money a strict bank secrecy law Merkel, seeking military. Very bad for US step up its presence on The German and In- laundering agency, includ- have made it difficult for to repair damage after This will change.” the international stage, dian governments signed ing accumulated bets, Sato authorities to track the shocking Washington on Merkel talked to Indi- for example by bringing numerous agreements, added. Bangladesh money trail Sunday by declaring the an Prime Minister Naren- about solutions to issues including on cyber coop- Amending the law and identify the perpetra- era in which Europe could dra Modi in Berlin about such as the Libya conflict, eration, development co- had been an uphill battle tors. rely on its partners was developing cooperation migration and economic operation, education and because of fierce lobbying Bangladesh’s central somewhat over, repeat- with India. problems including un- railway safety. by the gaming industry, ac- bank has retrieved just un- edly stressed the impor- “That’s of huge im- employment, she said. In a sign of Berlin’s cording to lawmakers. der a fifth of the stolen $81 tance of trans-Atlantic portance and in no way Her comments came shifting focus towards The Philippines has million funds. ties but also highlighted directed against any after Trump last week Asia, Merkel is also due emerged as an Asian gam- President Rodrigo Germany’s history of co- other relationships and criticised major NATO to meet Chinese Premier bling hub and its casinos Duterte is expected to sign operating with India and certainly not against the allies over their military Li Keqiang on Wednes- last year raked in 149 bil- the measure into law next China in a “global world”. trans-Atlantic ties, which spending and ruffled day.—Reuters lion pesos in gross gam- month.—Reuters
Submission of EIA Study of Zawtika Phase 1C and 1D British journalist carrying flak jacket plates Development in Offshore Block M9 by PTTEPI charged with arms possession in Bangkok PTTEP International Limited (PTTEPI), following the success of Phase 1A and 1B Development, plans to develop the Zawtika Phase 1C and 1D in Offshore Block M 9. BANGKOK — A British Turkey for an assignment Somchart Maneerat, a po- The development of Phase 1C consists of 4 remote wellhead platforms ZWP8 - ZWP11 journalist was charged for China-based broadcast- including associated pipelines. The first platform is expected to Install in 4th quarter of lice investigator. 2017. The development of Phase 1D consists of 8 remote wellhead platforms ZWP12 - with arms possession on er CCTV English. “He faces a charge of ZWP19 including associated pipelines. Tuesday after being ar- Thailand’s Arms Con- unlicensed possession of The tentative plan for commencement will be in 2020. rested at a Thai airport trol Act stipulates that gas war weapons,” Somchart for checking in flak jack- masks and ballistic vests told Reuters, adding that An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study for the proposed activity has been et plates and gas masks, are war weapons and those he faced up to five years in prepared by PTTEPI and Environmental Resources Management (ERM), and was standard equipment for carrying them need a li- prison if found guilty. submitted to Environmental Conservation Department (ECD) on 28th April, 2017.The media heading into war cence. Cheng was released report is publically viewable at the following locations: zones and other hostile In August 2015, a Hong on bail of 100,000 baht • PTTEPI’s Temporary office in Yangon: Vantage Tower, 623 Pyay Road, environments. Kong photojournalist was ($2,930) on Tuesday. Witul- Kamayut Township, Yangon, Republic of the Union of Myanmar Anthony Cheng, 46, arrested at the same air- ski, 31, was released early • Dawei Township General Administrative Department Office, Tanintharyi Region and German freelance port for carrying body ar- on Tuesday. • Yebyu Township General Administrative Department Office, Tanintharyi Region journalist Florian Witulski mour and a helmet. Charg- Witulski told Reu- Mawlamyine Township General Administrative Department Office, Mon State • were detained at Bangkok’s es were later dropped. ters the men were not • On PTTEPI’s website as follows: www.pttep.com Suvarnabhumi Airport on Cheng was carrying aware that licences were Feedback on the report can be submitted to PTTEPI in writing by contacting the following Monday, before they could three gas masks and four required for the safety e-mail address: [email protected] board a flight to Iraq via plates for safety vests, said gear.—Reuters 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 13
Russian rocket artillery to be rearmed with upgraded launchers by 2020
MOSCOW — The rear- through 2020. mament of rocket artillery The planned rearma- brigades from Smerch to ment with Tornado-S mul- upgraded Tornado-S mul- tiple launch rocket systems tiple launch rocket systems is beginning in 2017, he said. will be completed by 2020, Russian Deputy De- Missile and Artillery Force fence Minister Yuri Borisov Chief Lieutenant-General said earlier that the serial Mikhail Matveyevsky said production of Tornado-S on Monday. multiple launch rocket “The rearmament of systems was planned to be all missile brigades with the launched in 2017. According modern Iskander-M missile to him, the new complex system and rocket artillery will excel its predecessors brigades with Tornado-S by the firing range and will large-caliber multiple be armed with precision launch rocket systems will munitions and a new au- be completed,” the general tomated control and guid- The new complex will excel its predecessors by the firing range and will be armed with precision munitions and a new said, speaking about plans ance system.—Tass automated control and guidance system. Photo: TASS
Hurricane death toll rises to 14 Trump’s communications director in Moscow, Moscow Region set to leave W House -Trump adviser MOSCOW — Hurricane children, remain in hospi- killed 14 people in Moscow tals and eight of them are and the Moscow Region on in a serious condition. Most WASHINGTON — US overseas trip to the Mid- shake-up to tackle head- also include more law- Monday, a spokeswoman victims have bruises, cut President Donald Trump’s dle East and Europe that on allegations involving yers to handle the Rus- for the Russian Investiga- wounds, fractures, head communications director, ended on Saturday. communication between sia probe as part of the tive Committee, Svetlana and spine injuries. Mike Dubke, is set to leave Dubke, a communica- Russia and Trump’s pres- effort to tackle a scandal Petrenko, told TASS. Moscow City Mayor after three months in his tions firm owner who was idential campaign, includ- that has threatened to “Eleven people were Sergei Sobyanin said the White House post, White brought into the Trump ing a “war room” to com- consume Trump’s young killed in Moscow and three hurricane was “unprece- House adviser Kellyanne administration in March, bat mounting questions presidency. Other po- others in the Moscow Re- dented.” In Moscow, the Conway said on Tuesday. resigned 18 May though and multiple probes. tential changes are also gion,” Petrenko said. One storm affected transport in “He has expressed he has not set a last day According to admin- expected to the White of the victims is a minor, 20 streets and more than his desire to leave the on the job and is leaving istration officials and per- House communications the Health Ministry said. 50 flights were delayed at White House and made on good terms, according sons close to Trump, the office, according to Axios, A total of 168 people had the airports. The hurricane very clear that he would to Axios News, which first president plans to bring including fewer on-cam- sought medical assistance plucked about 3,500 trees see through the presi- reported his departure cit- in new aides to the White era briefings with White and 146 people were hos- and damaged roofs of more dent’s international trip,” ing a senior administra- House, adding experi- House Press Secretary pitalized, said Alexei Khri- than 140 high-rise buildings White House adviser tion official. enced political profession- Sean Spicer. Trump will pun, who heads Moscow’s and administrative build- Kellyanne Conway said in His departure comes als including Trump’s for- also take more questions department of health. Now ings, and over 1,500 cars. an interview on Fox News, amid White House plans mer campaign manager. directly from the media, 108 people, including 22 — Tass referring to Trump’s first for a larger strategic The changes may it reported.—Reuters
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GARUT, Indonesia — With their formed, and which is home to heads covered with Islamic several Islamic schools, feels the headscarves, the three mem- community is ready for them, or bers of the Indonesian band VoB that their music is appropriate (“Voice of Baceprot” or “Noisy for performance by young Mus- Voice”) do not look like your typ- lim women. ical heavy metal group. “It is unusual to see a group Formed in 2014, the band of hijab-wearing girls playing of teenagers met at school in metal music or even women Indonesia’s most populous prov- shouting,” said Muhammad ince of West Java, and use their Sholeh, a teacher at the town’s music to combat the stereotype Cipari Islamic boarding school, of Muslim women as submissive adding that religious pop music or voiceless. was popular with many young Wearing a hijab, or Islam- Muslims. ic head scarf, should not be a “But we’re talking about barrier to the group’s pursuit of metal here, which is loud.” its dream of being heavy metal Maudya Mulyawati, a stars, said Firdda Kurnia, 16, student at the school, felt the who plays guitar and sings. band should focus on singing “I think gender equality “Salawat”, an invocation to the should be supported, because religion’s founder, Prophet Mo- I feel I am still exploring my hammad. creativity, while at the same An official of a top clerical Widi Rahmawati (L) and Firdda Kurnia, members of the metal Hijab band Voice of Baceprot, perform during a time, not diminishing my obli- body said although the group school’s farewell event in Garut, Indonesia on 15 May, 2017. Photo: REUTERS gations as a Muslim woman,” might trigger a culture clash in she added. a conservative area, he did not Invited to perform at a re- attended, Teti Putriwulandari should she not be allowed?” 90 per cent of a population of feel it broke with Islamic values. cent graduation ceremony at an- Sari. “There’s no law that bars Besides covering classics 250 million, the vast majority “I see this as part of the other school, the trio quickly had hijab-wearing women from play- by groups such as Metallica and practising a moderate form of creativity of teenagers,” added fans dancing and head-banging ing hardcore music. Slipknot, the band perform their Islam, although there are some Nur Khamim Djuremi, secretary at the front of the stage. “This also relates to human own songs on issues such as the conservative strongholds. general of the Islamic Art and “I don’t see anything rights. If a Muslim girl has a tal- state of education in Indonesia. Not everyone in the town Culture Division of Indonesia’s wrong with it,” said one fan who ent to play the drums or a guitar, Muslims make up nearly of Garut, where the band was Ulema Council.—Reuters
Emma Watson. Photo: Reuters I look up to Tom Hanks with great respect: Dwayne Johnson
Los Angeles — Wres- tler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson said, his actor friend, Tom Hanks is a role model for him. The 45-year-old actor took to Instagram where he posted a picture with the “Bridge of Spies” star and Emma Watson is my role wrote that he respects him for his work ethic and kind- model: Paris Jackson ness. Hanks had appeared London — Aspiring ac- future. She’s my role model,” on the episode of “Satur- tress-model Paris Jackson says says Paris. day Night Live” to support she looks up to Emma Watson. The upcoming actress ap- Johnson, who had hosted The 19-year-old actress proached Watson at her table the show for the record fifth says she was elated to meet the during a break at the awards cer- time. “Beauty and the Beast” star at emony and was delighted when “(I) want to say thank Actor Dwayne Johnson. Photo: Reuters the recent MTV Movie and TV the “Harry Potter” star shared you to my bud Tom Hanks Awards held in Los Angeles and her phone number with her. for taking time out of his busy “I look up to this man with wrote Johnson. In the “SNL” would love to collaborate with “Paris rushed over to Em- schedule as he’s shooting such great admiration and episode, the “Baywatch” star her one day, reported Grazia ma’s table during an ad break with Spielberg in NY, to come respect. His work ethic, tal- “officially” announced he would magazine. and gushed about how inspired by and help induct me into ent, humility and most of all run for US President in 2020 “I love her, and it would be she is by her work,” says an in- the #SaturdayNightLive 5 his kindness. Values that are and chose Hanks as his running great to work with her in the sider.—PTI Timer’s Club. important to me. OG Hanks,” partner.—PTI 31 may 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15 Ex-Panamanian dic- tator Manuel Noriega dies at 83: reports
RIO DE JANEIRO — ican country from 1983 before being promoted to Former dictator Manuel to 1989, had been dete- general in 1983. Noriega, who was ousted riorating since surgery He collaborated with in the 1989 invasion of Pan- to remove a brain tumor the US Central Intelli- ama by the United States, in March, the media re- gence Agency to con- died in Panama City on ports said. tain the country’s leftist Monday, according to local Born in Panama City groups but was later media. He was 83. in 1934, Noriega joined the imprisoned in the Unit- The health of the national police force in ed States on charges in- former general, who 1962 and assumed the post cluding drug trafficking. Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega sits in a wheelchair as prison wardens ruled the Central Amer- of intelligence commander —Kyodo News help him after a health check up at the facilities in Panama City. Photo: Reuters
Japan bathhouse offers “naked school” to lure bathers
TOKYO — A Tokyo bath- Yuichi Tamura, manager of then have seen a gradu- house is offering classes on the Hinodeyu, operated by al decline and prompted topics ranging from com- his family since 1939, said some bathhouses to come edy to gaming in hopes many young people had up with novel ideas to lure of luring younger bathers never been to a communal customers. At Hinodeyu, and reversing Japan’s dy- bath because most homes the admission price of 460 ing tradition of communal have modern bathrooms. yen ($4) allows anyone to baths. “I wanted to give them attend a class on the top- During one recent a reason to visit us by offer- ic of the month. Bathers session of the “Naked ing an odd event like this learned about traditional School” at the Hinodeyu naked school,” Tamura comedy in April, while the bath house, nine men sat told Reuters Television. topic for March was the around the bath, listening In its heyday, more public bath industry. to an expert on the ancient than 500 people bathed Looking ahead to board game Go. “I think daily at Hinodeyu near To- June, bathers will learn young people would be in- kyo’s Asakusa district. To- how to deal with the local Chinese learners from Ataturk Middle School perform fan dance in Middle East terested and come back day that number is around problem of stray cats. Technical University in Ankara, Turkey on 29 May, 2017. Confucius Institute of Middle East Technical University in Ankara held celebrations to mark Chinese to communal baths if they 100, he said. Traditional “It can be anything Dragon Boat Festival here on Monday. Chinese learners in Ankara gathered to sing knew these kind of classes bathhouses, known as sen- as long as you have some- Chinese songs, perform Chinese dance and learn to make traditional Chinese food are offered here,” Tadashi to, once numbered more thing to teach people,” Zongzi during the celebration. Photo: Xinhua Manayama, a 37-year-old than 2,600 in Tokyo alone Hinodeyu’s website said. architect, said after class. in the late 1960s, but since —Reuters
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ONDON — Striker in his first two league starts, There has never been any doubt Sergio Aguero is among helped him oust Aguero as the about that. I’ve read a lot about Lthe best players in the first-choice striker but the speculation on this and world and is staying at Man- the 20-year-old sus- it’s ridiculous,” Emirati chester City next season, the tained a broken foot Al Mubarak told the club Premier League club’s chair- and the Argentine website in his end of sea- man Khaldoon Al Mubarak said, reclaimed his spot. son address when asked if dismissing transfer speculation “Absolutely. Aguero was staying. “Ague- surrounding the Argentine in- ro is one of the best players ternational. in the world. And we are a Aguero helped City finish team that aspires to win in third in the league, scoring every competition we 20 goals in 31 league compete appearances, but his starting role came under Taiwans’s Hsieh Su-wei shakes the hand of Great Britain’s Johanna intense in... having Sergio Aguero Konta after winning their first round match of French Open at Roland as part of the squad is an ab- Garros in Paris, France on 30 May, 2017. Photo: Reuters solute must. And it has never been in doubt.” The 28-year-old Aguero, who joined City from Konta suffers painful Spain’s Atletico Madrid in 2011, scrutiny following the arrival has a contract at the Manches- Brexit from Paris of in-form Brazilian forward ter side until 2020. He has won Gabriel Jesus in January. two Premier League titles and The Brazilian’s impressive two League Cups during his PARIS — Johanna Konta suf- strokes deep into the Philippe start at the club, includ- time at the Etihad. —Reuters fered a painful personal Brexit Chatrier court, sidespun or ing two goals and an assist at the French Open on Tues- sliced, for Konta to swipe her day, sliding out 1-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 replies wide or long. at the hands of Hsieh Su-Wei And once the Taiwanese in the opening round of the had levelled matters in a sec- claycourt grand slam. ond-set tiebreak, she had all Starting splendid in ce- the momentum, while Konta rise, 26-year-old seventh seed continued to spray errors all Konta swept through the first around the arena. set in 26 minutes, dominating Fittingly, it was yet anoth- her Taiwanese opponent with er lame forehand into the net Man City heavy serves, heavy ground- that sealed the Briton’s fate, as strokes and an aggressive she was left to return to Lon- front-foot-forward style. don to prepare for Wimbledon. chairman says But almost as soon as she Hsieh has a second-round had asserted her dominance, clash to look forward to, and the Briton relinquished it, al- could barely contain her de- Aguero will stay lowing her opponent to settle light. into a metronomic rhythm of “Thank you for my team,” awkward double-fisted ground- she giggled, as Konta gathered Manchester City’s strokes off both sides. up her bags and left the court. Sergio Aguero. next season Time after time Hsieh “Merci beaucoup for the Photo: Reuters spooned clumsily-hit ground- match today.”—Reuters
Nadal brushes aside France’s Svitolina eases into Paire in Roland Garros opener French Open second
PARIS — Rafael Nadal smooth- round ly negotiated the potential stumbling block presented by PARIS — In-form Ukrainian ponent, who has reached the Frenchman Benoit Paire on Elina Svitolina moved swiftly quarter-finals here twice. Monday, launching his bid for Rafael Nadal. Photo: into the second round of the “I felt good on court played a 10th French Open trophy with Reuters French Open on Tuesday, eas- the important points well. a largely routine 6-1 6-4 6-1 win. ing through a potentially tricky Winning a big title just before The heavy favourite for the opponent by Nadal, played with But Nadal then pulled clear encounter against Yaroslava coming here gave me a lot of title looked in imperious form as more freedom in a closer sec- and, with Paire periodically Shvedova with a 6-4 6-3 victory. confidence and I look forward he steamed through the first set ond set as the Spaniard lost his clutching his stomach after a The fifth seed, one of the to my next match,” Svitolina in under half an hour. edge. medical time out, the Spaniard pre-tournament favourites said courtside. She next faces Paire, described prior to Trading baseline rallies, took nine of the last 10 games after winning the Rome clay- either German Mona Barthel their encounter on Court Su- they exchanged breaks to leave to close out the match in just court tournament, was just or Bulgarian Tsvetana Piron- zanne Lenglen as a dangerous the Frenchman leading 4-3. under two hours. —Reuters a cut above her Kazakh op- kova.—Reuters