FLOOD WARNINGS MUST REACH AT-RISK COMMUNITIES P-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL NATIONAL Vice President U Henry Van Thio attends coord MNA to increase flights to flood-affected meeting on recent flooding and inundation Mawlamyine, Dawei from 30 July PAGE-7 PAGE-2

Vol. V, No. 104, 2nd Waning of Second Waso 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 29 July 2018

Disaster Management Committee advises people in flood-hit areas THE National Disaster Man- agement Committee yester- day alerted the people who live near rivers and low-lying areas in Hpa-an, Bago and Shwegyin townships and Madauk to im- mediately leave their homes, as the water levels in the rivers near them have exceeded the danger level. The committee also ad- vised the people living near the rivers and low-lying areas of Taungoo in Bago Region and Bilin in Mon State to be alerted to the floods and to keep in- formed of rising waters.—MNA

President U Win Myint meets flood victims in Bago Township yesterday. The President also met with local government officials. PHOTO: MNA River Bulletin Sittoung River The water level of the Sit- toung River rose six inches above President meets flood victims and Bago its danger level in Taungoo and seven feet above the danger level Region officials, urges swifter reforms in Madauk yesterday afternoon. The water levels may continue PRESIDENT U Win Myint met ter for Home Affairs Lt-Gen U Win Khaing, Bago Region In his speech, President to rise another foot in Taungoo yesterday with Bago Region Kyaw Swe, Union Minister for Chief Minister U Win Thein, U Win Myint spoke of the two and a foot-and-a-half in Madauk administrative, legislative Natural Resources and En- region ministers, (Bago) Re- main reasons for his coming over the next two days, officials and judicial officials as well vironmental Conservation U gion Hluttaw Speaker U Khin to Bago Region -- to raise the said, keeping them above their as district and township-lev- Ohn Win, Union Minister for Maung Yin, Bago Region Chief momentum of reforms carried respective danger levels. el officials and urged swifter Labour, Immigration and Pop- Judge U Maung Maung Shwe out by the government, and to The water level of Sittoung government reforms. ulation U Thein Swe, Union and judges, Chief of Myanmar meet with people displaced by River at Madauk hit a record, The meeting was held Minister for Social Welfare, Police Force Police Lt-Gen flooding and the general inun- reaching two feet above its dan- at Bago City Hall yester- Relief and Resettlement Dr. Aung Win Oo, along with dis- dation caused by the recent ger level yesterday afternoon in day morning. Present at the Win Myat Aye, Union Minis- trict and township level de- and unrelenting rainstorms. 53 years of recorded history. meeting were Union Minis- ter for Electricity and Energy partmental officials. SEE PAGE-3 SEE PAGE-6 29 JULY 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MMA Writer’s Society annual conference honours literary award-winning physician authors

By Ohnmar Thant if they can’t read for any reason, thors. At the annual conference, Photo: Zaw Min Latt they can attend a literary talk executive members are elected and learn a lot. The literary talk in a transparent manner. We also THE Writer’s Society of My- will also encourage the habit of conduct health talks everywhere. anmar Medical Association's reading. To raise the value of lit- I would like to encourage the (MMA) annual conference hon- erature, physician authors will youth to read.” oured literary award-winning talk about the benefits of reading, Next, seven award winning physician authors and held a lit- including benefits to the mind physician authors were present- erary talk at the Myanmar Med- and body. This is something we ed with documents of honour and ical Association (Central) meet- are doing on a yearly basis. We commemorative gifts. On behalf ing room at Theinbyu Street, gave literary talks in rural are- of the honoured physician au- Yangon, yesterday morning. as too. Through such talks, we thors, Dr. Hla Kyi spoke words At the event honouring lit- share knowledge about work, dif- of thanks. erary award-winning physician ficulties faced, health and other Later, a literary talk was authors, MMA Writer’s Socie- matters that everyone needs to held, where author Nu Nu Yi ty Chairperson, physician and know.” MMA Writer’s Society (Innwa) and Professor Dr. Soe writer Dr. Tin Tin Win (writer Vice Chairperson Dr. Nilar Thein Lwin gave talks under the titles Ju) said, “Our physician authors (writer Mya Kya Ngone) added, “Having the ability to thank and write a lot. Outstanding authors “MMA Writer’s Society under be thanked” and “Art in life.” liked by readers win awards from the MMA (Central) conducts In the afternoon, an annu- Tun Foundation and national lit- an annual conference and holds al conference was held where MMA Writer’s Society Chairperson physician and writer Dr. Tin Tin Win erary awards. The day’s event literary talks. After the literary the annual report was read, dis- (writer Ju) presents documents of honour to Dr Khin Maung Lwin. is meant to honour seven such talks, we honour national and cussed and approved; a finan- award-winning authors. Later, other award-winning physician cial statement read, submitted, new executive members were discussion by the new chairman there’ll be a literary talk. People authors. We are pleased to hon- discussed and approved; old ex- selected. The conference came to and a concluding speech by the can learn a lot from reading. Even our award-winning physician au- ecutive members resigned and a close after a speech and general meeting chair.

MNA to increase flights to flood-affected Mawlamyine, Dawei from 30 July

FOR the convenience of people flight along the Yangon-Maw- from the flood-affected Maw- lamyine route and one extra lamyine and Dawei townships, flight will be added to the cur- Myanmar National Airlines rent single flight on the Yan- (MNA) is increasing the num- gon-Dawei route. ber of flights to Mawlamyine ATR-72 planes will fly along and Dawei starting from 30 July, the routes and if the situation Monday. requires it, more planes will be Two extra flights will be added, it is learnt.—Myanmar Myanmar National Airlines increase flights to Mawlamyine and Dawei starting from 30 July. PHOTO: MNA added to the current single News Agency

New investments in July create over 3,800 job opportunities Mon State government THE Myanmar Investment Com- of soap; construction, operation private education using national provides cash to flood victims mission (MIC) granted permis- and leasing of industrial park; and international curricula. sion to nine local and foreign construction, operation and leas- Those businesses will oper- AS heavy rains in Kyaikhto nastic school in Kawt San Naing enterprises this month, creating ing of high-end villas; breeder ate at the Myanmar International caused floods in the townships quarter and met 1,620 flood vic- over 3,800 employment oppor- farms and sales of piglets and Terminal Thilawa, Hmawby and and villages, Kyaikhto Town- tims and presented them with tunities for locals, according to pigs; production, distribution and Hlaingthaya industrial zones in ship’s Natural Disaster Man- Ks3,402,000. the MIC. marketing of RBD palm, Olein Yangon, Bago and Mandalay re- agement Committee set up four Similarly, the minister also The MIC gave the green and related products; and con- gions, Kayin State and Nay Pyi rescue camps for flood victims presented cash amounting to light to nine businesses, includ- struction of jetty facilities and a Taw. According to the Directorate on 27 July and provided aid and Ks237,300 to 113 flood victims at ing four wholly foreign-owned storage tank and distribution of of Investment and Company Ad- assistance to them. a Primary School in Taung Thu enterprises, two citizen-owned petroleum products through the ministration, Myanmar approved Mon State Chief Minister Su quarter and also presented enterprises and three joint ven- BOT system. At its 9/2018 meet- new investment amounting to Dr. Aye Zan and party went to Ks1,199,100 to 571 flood victims tures, according to its meetings ing, the MIC permitted only three $394.9 million in the past three the camps yesterday and of- in an affiliated Basic Education held on 7 and 26 July. The types enterprises to carry out produc- months. The new investment fered encouragement, while High School in Zeyya Mon quar- of new investment businesses tion and marketing of iron and went to the country’s agriculture, also presenting cash. ter and Ks 378,000 to 180 flood permitted at the MIC’s last meet- steel, assembling, manufacturing mining, hotels and tourism, real First, the Mon State Chief victims in a congregation hall in ing on 10/2018 included manufac- and sales of various kinds of four- estate, industrial estate and other Minister and party arrived at Phatkaleik Village respective- turing and marketing of all kinds wheel motorcycles, and providing services sectors.—Khine Khant a rescue camp set up at a mo- ly.—Win Maung (Kyaikhto) 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 President meets Bago Region administrative, legislative and judicial sector officials

FROM PAGE-1 The government is imple- menting the reform programme with an increasing momentum. Officials in administrative, legis- lative and judicial sectors need to perform their duties without any concerns, since now is the time to conduct reform works, as the country and the livelihood of its people will only develop when all parties are operating correctly and hand-in-hand, said the Pres- ident. The goal is to create a demo- cratic federal union and is being put in place so that all states and regions develop proportionately and in tandem. Emphasis is being placed towards ensuring peace, development and the eternal ex- President U Win Myint greets attendees at the meeting with departmental officials of the Bago Region administrative, legislative and judicial sectors istence of the union. The Presi- in Bago yesterday. PHOTO: MNA dent said everyone is responsible for ensuring that justice prevails. ation with civil society organisa- regions. Judgments are to be in Regarding the legislative sector, administrative, legislative and ju- Ensuring justice will strengthen tions and the public. Anti-narcot- accord with Union Judiciary Law the President said motions that dicial sectors are interlinked and democracy, as well as society. ics work is to also be considered and enacted laws related to the have been earlier tabled are to be have the responsibility to check It will also support the estab- a national duty. The work will be judiciary. All is equal in the face of handled in accord with Hluttaw and balance one another. lishment of a democratic federal more effective only with the par- the law and action is to be taken law and rules. Pledges previously After the session, President union. Only when a democratic ticipation and cooperation of the in accordance to the law, said the made need to be implemented U Win Myint greeted those at- federal union is established can people, and the public needs to President in his guidance speech. and laws enacted need to be in tending the meeting. there be unity, peace and devel- watch and expose shortcoming Next, Bago Region Chief accord with the Constitution. In After the meeting, the Pres- opment. in, and flouting of, anti-narcotic Minister U Win Thein explained the administrative sector, evalua- ident, Union Ministers, Region Administrations should not works. about the status of the govern- tions of farmlands are to be made Chief Minister and officials went become machines that oppress. With regards to corruption, ment’s oversight of regional in accordance with national poli- to meet and encourage those Human rights must be protected, the anti-corruption commission development works and future cies. The carrying out of projects people displaced by floods in the and administrations must safe- is taking effective actions ac- projects. needs to meet regional require- Buddha Voice Dhamma Beik- guard and protect the freedom cording to the laws, and these Bago Region Hluttaw Speak- ments and benefit the people. man and hand over to Region and security of the people. It is commissions are formed down er U Khin Maung Yin then dis- Public servants are enjoy- Chief Minister U Win Thein Ks. required that they be responsible, to the state and regional levels. cussed legislative works conduct- ing the salaries and wages from 100 million for the Bago Region dutiful, transparent, cooperative Corruption Prevention Units ed, and to be conducted, followed the union budget and along with Natural Disaster Management and display foresight. (CPUs), working to control cor- by Bago Region Chief Judge U these benefits, public servants Committee fund, provided by the In legislation, laws that are ruption, are planned to be formed Maung Maung Shwe explaining need to take responsibility for National Disaster Management in accord with the times and de- at the ministry level. All need to about judicial works conducted their work. Rights are to be ob- Committee. Following this, Union mocracy need to be drawn up and participate to become corruption now and planned for the future. tained, while duties are to be Minister for Social Welfare, Relief enacted. In the judiciary, judg- free. Actions in accordance with In response to the expla- performed responsibly. Public and Resettlement Dr. Win Myat ment should be unbiased towards the laws against corruption are nations, President U Win Myint servants enjoying salaries and Aye provided 100 rice bags to the those who are rich, poor, and with taken, regardless of position or commented on the requirement wages from public funds need Bago Region Chief Minister for or without power or authority, status. Work is ongoing, in a bid to to consistently to oversee all work to perform their duties and re- flood affected people and relief and should be carried out in ac- become a corruption free society. to ensure that there are no viola- sponsibilities according to the kits for 1,000 families, consisting cordance with the country’s laws, In the judiciary sector, unbi- tions of human rights in the judici- law, and they are to serve and of six types of relief materials. rules and procedures. ased judgments are being car- ary sector, to manage at all stages provide service to the people. The President then met Anti-narcotics enforcement ried out. Responsibilities must be so that the judiciary sector is lev- Public servants are to treat with flood affected people and must be conducted so that there taken, in the states and regions, el and upright, and to conclude the public fairly, and must not gave words of encouragements. is more participation and cooper- in stages within the states and all cases quickly and correctly. waste public funds. Furthermore, —Myanmar News Agency Natural disasters cause damage and losses in states, regions

FOLLOWING heavy rainfall in lamp post and caused damage and Kyaridagaw Village and a to relocate to the homes of their level and the overflowing water Nay Pyi Taw, Lewe Township, to another, leading to damages 270-ft-long steel cable suspen- relatives living in higher areas. flowed into the low-lying livestock on 27 July 2018, the water level of worth some Ks150,000. sion bridge connecting Kyingin Due to the erosion of the Thanl- breeding zone in Thanban Vil- the Yenilay creek rose, sweeping In Shan State, Mongmit village and Namtsai village. The win River, a kitchen in Shwegun lage, reaching a water depth of away a 15 ft. section of a 130-feet- Township, strong water cur- damages are still being assessed, Village, Hlaingbwe Township, some 4ft. A total of 4,000 chick- long bridge connecting Bokolone rent in the Nantkri Creek due to it is learnt. was swept away, causing damag- ens from seven chicken farms, Village and Yenilay Village, lead- heavy rainfall led to the collapse Similarly, in Kayin State, es worth a total of Ks150,000. The 60 pigs from six pig farms and ing to damages worth a total of and sweeping away of a 70-ft. Hpa-An Township, water inundat- water level in the Yebote Dam 43 goats from a goat farm had Ks3.5 million. In Zabuthiri Town- section of a 200-ft-long concrete ed the low-lying areas of Krekan- in Htilone Village was 3.2 inch- to be moved to higher grounds. ship, an uprooted tree fell on a bridge connecting Mongmit town na Village, causing 16 households es above the 63 inches spillway SEE PAGE-6 29 JULY 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Yangon Region Health Department cracks down on www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

ACTING CHIEF EDITOR illegal Chinese clinics in Dawbon Township Aye Min Soe, [email protected] By May Thet Hnin Health Department. the Food and Drugs Admin- maintained. EXPATRIATE CONSULTANT EDITOR That clinic opened in Jan- istration, Nay Pyi Taw, for an General clinics are not Mark Angeles, THE Yangon Region Health uary 2017 with a business li- examination. And 15 of 45 kinds allowed to accommodate in- markrangeles@gmail .com Department cracked down on cence valid for only two floors: of medicines are related to cos- patients and operation rooms. SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT illegal clinics run by Chinese the ground floor and first metics. Foreign medical practitioners Kyaw Myaing doctors in Dawbon Township, floor. However, officials found On that day, a patient came need to register with the Myan- SENIOR TRANSLATORS and filed charges against them the clinic running up from the to the clinic for his appointment mar Medical Council and get a Zaw Min, at Dawbon Township police of- ground to the sixth floor, instru- with the doctor and said the practicing licence before they [email protected] fice. ments used for surgeries and in pharmaceuticals and medical can practise medicine in My- Win Ko Ko Aung, [email protected] A clinic called Friendly laboratories, unidentified ma- records were not issued by a anmar. Foreign doctors need to Clinic on Min Nanda Road in chines and pharmaceuticals, legal laboratory. The patient be assigned with a local doctor. INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Dawbon Township was inspect- patients’ history and medical Ye Htut Tin, complained that he spent above Legal action under the [email protected] ed on 25 July and was found to records, computers and iden- Ks1 million on treatment for National Drug Law, Law on be operating illegally. tification cards and documents a few days but there was no Private Medical Health Service LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), Only one person, who considerably belonging to the improvement. and Myanmar Medical Council [email protected] identified himself as the per- Chinese doctors, said Dr Yan Information about the doc- Law is being planned to be tak- Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), son in charge of the clinic, was Naung Tun, Deputy Director tor, who diagnosed and treated en against the Chinese doctor [email protected] present at the scene when the of Yangon Region Health De- the patient at the clinic, has who escaped from the clinic. TRANSLATORS Yangon Health Department partment. already been sent to inter- Nay Win clinic from Khaing Thanda Lwin, conducted a surprise check. According to data, patients national airports and border Lanmadaw Township and Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon The Chinese doctors were not from Yangon, Mandalay, Pyin- checkpoints of immigration, Yaungnioo clinic from Hline Zaw Htet Oo at the clinic, and were not ar- Oo-Lwin, Monywa, Hmawby, said Dr. Tun Myint. Township were sued for oper- Kyaw Zin Lin rested. Pathein and other towns come “We are responsible for ating an illegal clinic in March Kyaw Zin Tun “We found the place sus- to the clinic for various kinds of public health and individual and April this year. REPORTER picious following excessive treatments. persons also have their own There are 13 registered May Thet Hnin, advertising on their Facebook The pharmaceuticals responsibility. Therefore, they private hospitals, 41 general [email protected] [email protected] page and conducted a surprise found at the clinic were la- need to cooperate with us if hospitals, 230 special clinics, check,” said Dr. Tun Myint, belled only in Chinese, which they find any suspicious clinics, and 2,663 general special clinics PHOTOGRAPHER head of the Yangon Region Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar were sent to the laboratory of which are running illegally,” he in Yangon Region.

COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Strong winds damage houses in Paung Township Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin

EDITORIAL SECTION ON the evening of 26 July, (+95) (01)8604529, strong winds damaged Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 more than 40 houses in

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING officials arrived to provide ( +95) (01) 8604530, cash and relief materials to Hotline - 09 974424848 these households, according [email protected] [email protected] to the township General Ad- ministration Department. Printed and published at the Global New The Mon State Chief Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Minister, Minister for Social Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light Affairs, Minister for Bamar of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Ethnic Affairs, and State Hluttaw representatives [email protected] provided each of 49 wind www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM damaged houses, along with 221 residents, more than Ks 100,000, while state Disaster Management Department head U Thaung Shwe de- livered Ks 100,000 to each Mon State Chief Minister Dr Aye Zan, State Disaster Management Department head U Thaung Shwe and household, along with 49 officials provide aid to local affected by strong winds in Paung Township. PHOTO: KO HEIN (PAUNG) sets of relief materials. The Township Red Cross also about 5 minutes. But houses collapsed in Kada Ward. A to- welfare group members and provided 49 sets of relief collapsed, roofs were blown off, tal of 49 houses were damaged the public were helping to clear Write for us materials. The total value trees uprooted and lamp posts or destroyed. The losses were the wind damaged areas, while

We appreciate your feedback and of support was valued at upturned. The majority of the placed at some Ks 22,370,000.” those left homeless were being contributions. If you have any comments Ks 10,728,200, according to damage was caused by roofs The Paung Township chief resettled in nearby houses of or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email officials. being blown off. Kada Ward had administrator, Township Fire relatives. [email protected] Regarding the winds, roofs blown off from 40 houses, Department head U Soe Kyaw According to the Town- with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Paung Township chief ad- and two completely collapsed. Thu and personnel, the fire ship General Administration able to publish “Letter to the Editor” ministrator U Zaw Moe Kadonsi Ward had roofs blown brigade reserve, township Po- Department, strong winds that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words Aung said, “Last evening, off from two houses. Also, a lice Force personnel, township caused the most damage in please be aware that your letter will be a little past 5 p.m, strong woman was slightly injured. electric power department per- Paung Township in 2018. —Ko edited. winds and rains fell for only This morning, five more houses sonnel, Red Cross personnel, Hein (Paung) 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Banana growers from NyaungU reap healthy profits this season

BANANA growers in NyaungU Village in NyaungU Township, District, Mandalay Region, said said, “Growers in the village they earned a handsome profit cultivate the marketable Phe- from the sale of Pheegyan, a egyan banana on a commer- popular banana variety in My- cial scale. Currently, we sell anmar that looks like a large a bunch of bananas between ladyfinger, this harvest season. Ks550 and Ks800.” This variety of banana is Bananas produced from usually cultivated in March- Letpanchepaw Village are sent April and harvested during the mostly to wholesalers in Ba- same months. gan-NyaungU, Pakokku, My- U Aung Htay, a banana ingyan and Ngathayauk.—Ko grower from Letpanchepaw Htain (Ngathayauk) Workers carry bags of rice at the Botahtaung Jetty in Yangon on 7 June. PHOTO: GNLM/PHOE KHWAR Price of Paw Kyawe rice reaches three-month record high

WITH the increase in prices of There are about 17.9 mil- per bag at the end of July. The rough rice and good-quality rice lion acres of paddy farms cross- Monsoon rough rice harvest is in the past three months in the ing the country, including some held at the end of September. Yangon rice market, the price 1.3 million acres of Paw San The storage of monsoon rough of Paw Kyawe rice reached a paddy farming in Myanmar. rice has two months to sell in record high, said Ko Win Naing, Summer paddy farming the market. a rice trader from the Bayin- only represents about 20 per The sale of exported rice naung rice wholesale market. cent of monsoon paddy farm- through the Muse border The price of Paw Kyawe ing. The difference in prices earns more profits than via rice reached Ks40,000 per bag between Paw San Yin and old sea routes. But currently, the in July, up from Ks 30,000 per Paw San was Ks 8,000-10,000 sale of export rice is normal. As bag. In the rice market, the per bag during the first week of the end of July, the price of price of monsoon and summer of December. Paw San Yin rice rough rice has declined slightly, Growers arrange banana bunches that will be sold in markets. rough rice was unstable be- entered into the rice market while the price of good-quality PHOTO: KO HTAIN (NGATHAYAUK) tween the end of April and July. beginning in the first week of rice has shown a small increase The price of rough rice saw a December. in the local market. difference of 1,500 to 2,000 per The price of Shwebo Paw In the three months after Myanmar’s border exports reach bag during those three months. San has increased to Ks 57,000- the water festival, the price The price fluctuation of rough 58,000 per bag in July, from Ks of rough rice has fluctuated, almost $1.6 billion in current FY rice is Ks 21,000-21,500 and Ks 52,000 and 53,000 per bag after while the price of Paw Kyawe 23,000 – 23,500. the water festival. The price and Paw San San rice has in- BORDER exports between through two borders and with The price of monsoon of Myaungmya paw san and creased. The price of Paw Myanmar and its neighbours Bangladesh from two borders. rough rice, which is mostly cul- Dedaye paw san Kyar Pyan has Kyawe has increased to some in the current fiscal period The Muse, Myanmar-China tivated, was some Ks 25,000 per also increased to Ks 47,000 from Ks 10,000, while the price of increased by $316 million border, is the largest border bag after the water festival. But Ks 42,000 per bag. Paw San San has increased to against the same period last trade camp of its kind. the price of monsoon rough rice The price of Pharbon Paw about Ks 5,000, and the price of year, according to the Ministry During the period, the has increased to Ks27,000 per San San has also increased to rough rice increased to Ks 2,000 of Commerce. Muse border gate handled bag, as of the end of July. Ks 44,000 per bag from Ks38,000 per bag. —Maung Say Aung Exports usually out- the largest volume and value do imports in border trade. of border exports worth over From 1 April to 20 July this $1.2 billion, followed by Chin- year, the country’s exports shwehaw with $84.8 million, Myanmar imports foreign goods from all borders totalled Kanpaiktee with $68.1 million, US$1.588 billion, with $880 Myeik with $57.7 million and worth $6 billion since April million in imports. During this Lwejel with $57.2 million. time last year, border exports According to the minis- MYANMAR’S imports from tal goods valued at $2.148 billion, million, while public sector im- were $1.3 billion, with $849 mil- try’s annual statistical report, foreign traders in the current intermediate goods worth $2.468 ports of consumer products also lion in imports. Myanmar’s exports from bor- six-month interim fiscal peri- billion and consumer products declined by $15 million. Myanmar is trading with der points were $5.5 billion in od amounted to US$6 billion, valued at $1.392 billion. Myanmar’s imports are four neighbouring countries, the 2017-2018 FY, $4.8 billion in including $417 million by the The current total import fig- increasing year after year. Ac- including China, India, Thai- the 2016-2017 FY, $4.5 billion in public sector and $5.6 billion by ures increased by $494 million cording to the ministry’s annual land and Bangladesh, not the 2015-2016 FY, $4.3 billion in the private sector, the Ministry in comparison with the same trade report, the country’s im- only through marine routes the 2014-2015 FY, $2.7 billion of Commerce reported. period last year, when imports ports in the financial year (FY) but also cross-border points in the 2013-2014 FY and $2.1 The country buys three were $5.514 billion. 2017-2018 were $18.6 billion, of entry. Currently, Myanmar billion in the 2012-2013 FY. main groups of commodities According to official trade which saw an increase in value opens 16 land borders, con- The trade authorities are from international trade part- data, this year saw a decrease by $1.472 billion as against the ducting trade with China via planning to open new trade ners. Between 1 April and 20 in the value of private sector previous 2016-2017 FY.—Swe five borders, with Thailand camps in order to boost border July, the country imported capi- imports of capital goods by $28 Nyein from seven borders, with India trade.—Shwe Khine 29 JULY 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Residents near rivers in Hpa-an, Bago, Shwekyin, Madauk urged to evacuate

FROM PAGE-1 day, the water level of the Bago River is about three feet day, the water level of the Thanlwin River has exceeded Shwegyin River above its danger level. It may continue to rise another its danger level by about five-and-a-half feet at Hpa-an. The weather bureau announced yesterday after- half-a-foot over the next day and remain above its danger The water levels could rise another foot over the next noon that the water level of the Shwegyin River has level. The rising of the water level of the Bago River at two days. exceeded its danger level by about 6 feet at Shwegyin. Bago reached 968cm at 12:30 yesterday, its highest level The water level of the Bilin River exceeded its dan- It may continue to rise another two feet over the next in 54 years. The previous highest water level of Bago ger level by about two feet at Bilin yesterday afternoon two days, keeping the river well above its danger level. River at Bago was 960 cm on 10 August 2011. and may remain above its danger level over the next Bago River Thanlwin River two days.—GNLM According to observations made at 2:30pm yester- According to observations made at 12:30pm yester-

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Natural disasters cause damage and losses in states, regions

FROM PAGE-3 worth of damages. four toilets of a monastery Kanmyint village requiring connecting Ma U Dan vil- some 6 ft. leading to the In the same way, in and a village administra- 25 households to relocate lage and Ayethukha village relocation of 28 households In Thandaunggyi Town- Bago Region, Shwegyin tive office to collapse, roofs temporarily to the village collapsed and was swept in the farmlands. ship, heavy rain caused township, rain caused to be blown off 184 houses, post primary school. In ad- away, causing damages River bank erosion the road shoulder of the the Sittaung River and a village administrative of- dition to this, heavy rains worth Ks5 million. Two in Yangon Region, Taik- Yado-Kaykaw asphalt road Shwekyin creek to rise fice, a cowshed and a rice and the overflowing Bago wards in Madauk town, kyi Township, forced 17 near Kalawta village to col- above danger levels, put- barn and a wooden bridge River submerged Okktha Nyaunglebin Township, households to relocate. lapse. The earth from the ting 23 wards and villages to be swept away causing Myothit (9) Ward leading were also under 4 ft. of The whirlwind also led collapsed road shoulder under 4 ft. of water. Some Ks48,490,000 worth of dam- to 357 households being water requiring 266 house- to the collapse of four covered farmlands, caus- 1,772 households affected ages. relocated to monasteries. holds to relocate. houses, leading to roofs ing Ks2.6 million worth by the water had to be On the evening of 27 Yangon-Mandalay road In Mon State too land- being blown off in Hlegu of damages to crops. moved to the homes of July, heavy rains and whirl- was under one-and-a-half slides caused damages Township. Two pagodas In Myawady Township, their relatives or to monas- winds led to the collapse of feet of water between mile- worth Ks380,000. Strong were also damaged. The a 30-ft. section of a con- teries, offices and schools. many houses and monas- posts 43 and 44/7 but vehi- winds also caused dam- total cost of the damages crete bridge of the Whey- Due to strong winds, 23 teries and their roofs to be cles were still plying along ages worth more than was estimated to be some shan-Pawlaw village road houses in two villages in blown away, causing dam- the road. Ks19.3 million in Paung Ks3,080,000. collapsed, causing dam- Thanatpin Township had ages worth some Ks200 The water level in and Bilin townships. Wa- In Rakhine State, ages worth Ks5 million. their roofs blown off, while million. A man was slight- Kyaukkyi River rose due ter rose 3 ft. above the heavy rain on 27 July sub- At the entrance to Htiwa six houses, a chicken shed, ly injured and had to be to heavy rain inundating Mawlamyine-Yangon road merged roads in Thandwe Palaw village, a 30-ft-long and two sheds sheltering treated at Bago People’s four villages and wards between mileposts 126/4- town wards 1, 2 and 4 un- concrete culvert bridge on tractors collapsed causing Hospital. Earlier in the in Kyaukkyi Township, 6 and 129/0-5 leading to der some 1 to 2 ft. of wa- the Zayatphyukone-Htiwa- some Ks17,825,000 in dam- day, water overflowed onto causing 49 households to the temporary closure of ter, according to a report palaw village connecting ages. On the evening of 27 the bank of the Bago River relocate to monasteries the road. Water inundat- from the Myanmar Police road was swept away July, heavy rain and strong causing water to flow up to and homes of relatives. A ed farmlands in Thaton Force.—Myanmar News causing some Ks2.5 million winds caused 30 houses, a depth of some 5 ft. into 150-ft-long wooden bridge Township up to a depth of Agency 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Vice President U Henry Van Thio attends coord meeting on recent flooding and inundation

VICE President U Henry Van Thio, who is also the Chair- man of the National Natural Disaster Management Com- mittee, attended and delivered a speech at an emergency co- ordination meeting on the re- cent flooding and inundations that occurred in Myanmar. The meeting was held yesterday morning at the National Dis- aster Management Committee in Nay Pyi Taw. Present at the meeting were Union Ministers Lt-Gen Sein Win, Lt-Gen Ye Aung, Dr. Pe Myint and Dr. Aung Thu; Deputy Ministers U Min Thu, Maj-Gen Aung Thu, U Win Maw Tun and U Soe Aung; permanent sec- retaries; directors general and officials. This meeting was held to ensure necessary coordination on the flooding and inundation Chairman of the National Natural Disaster Management Committee Vice President U Henry Van Thio checks images from the satellite on weather currently occurring. Much was conditions received at the emergency management centre in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA lost and damaged in the recent flooding and inundation. At the can be taken. Deputy Ministers U Min Thu, ments for continuing assistance Later, National Natural Dis- moment, flooding and inunda- Systematic measures for Maj-Gen Aung Thu, U Win Maw and relief works, arrangements aster Management Committee tion are rampant in Bago Re- prevention, rescue and relief Tun and U Soe Aung; Permanent for conducting rehabilitation Chairman Vice President U gion, Taninthayi Region, Mon should be taken in expectation Secretaries U Tin Myint, U Tin works, status of emergency Henry Van Thio coordinated State and Kayin State. Neces- of disasters, said the Vice Pres- Maung Oo and U Myo Myint response works, plans and ar- over the discussion and expla- sary assistance and relief works ident. Maung; Directors-General U rangements for assistance, se- nations. Vice President U Henry are also being provided. The Next, National Natural Dis- Khin Maung Win and Dr. Kyaw curity, information, education, Van Thio then inspected the sat- assistance and relief works for aster Management Committee Moe Oo and officials explained health, transport, construction ellite images on weather condi- affected people require to be members Union Ministers Lt- the status of providing assis- and the electricity sector, and tions received at the emergency coordinated so that quick re- Gen Sein Win, Lt-Gen Ye Aung, tance and relief to people affect- current cooperation of the Tat- management centre.—Myan- sponse to the natural disaster Dr. Pe Myint and Dr. Aung Thu; ed by natural disasters, arrange- madaw in flood-hit areas. mar News Agency

Education minister participates in China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week

UNION Minister for Education in the future to produce skillful a platform for educational cooper- Dr. Myo Thein Gyi attended the workers and to reduce inequal- ation and exchange, but has also opening ceremony of the 11th ities. He also called for encour- been an important platform for China-ASEAN Education Week aging applied research and cultural communication since it in Guian New Area in China on deep learning for students and began in 2008. It primarily engag- 25 July. to promote their innovation in the es with countries involved in the Speaking at the opening cer- cultural, science and technology Belt and Road Initiative. emony, Union Minister Dr. Myo sectors. Following the opening This year’s event held a total Thein Gyi appreciated the devel- ceremony, the union minister, to- of 57 activities spanning across opment and cooperation between gether with education ministers education, culture, sports and China and ASEAN in the educa- from ASEAN-member countries health. tion sector in 25 years, acknowl- and China, opened the interna- Later, Union Minister Dr. edging that the cooperation had tional cooperation department for Myo Thein Gyi and education contributed to the development of collecting data in China, ASEAN ministers visited the demonstra- the socio economy of the people and neighbouring countries. tion of the skills of students and of the China and the ASEAN, and The 11th China-ASEAN Ed- booths. peace and stability in the region. ucation Cooperation Week ran The union minister ar- Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi delivers the opening speech at the He also stressed the impor- from 25 to 30 July in Guian New rived back in Yangon on 28 July. opening ceremony of the 11th China-ASEAN Education Week in Guian tant role of quality education Area. The event is more than just —Myanmar News Agency New Area in China on 25 July. PHOTO: MNA 29 JULY 2018 29 JULY 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Flood warnings PHOTO : KAMAMAUNG IPRD must reach at-risk communities

LOODS are common during the rainy season in Myan- mar, and throughout the Asia/Pacific region. Every year around this time, we see photos Flood Bulletin Fof people wading through waist-high waters from flood-hit areas nationwide. Then, aid and money is delivered (Issued at 15:00 hrs M.S.T on 28-7-2018) to residents who had to leave their homes and take refuge in monasteries or emergency flood centres. Flood conditions of Sittoung River Meanwhile, the weather bureau has alerted the people liv- ing near rivers in Hpa-an, Bago, Shwekyin and Madauk to take TAMING DISASTERS AND According to the (14:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the precautionary measures because the water level of the rivers water level of Sittoung River have exceeded by about (½) foot at there has gone above the danger level. The level is expected to Taungoo and (7) feet at Madauk above their respective danger rise at least one feet further over the next two days because of levels. The water levels may continue to rise about (1) foot at heavy rain. Taungoo and (1½) feet at Madauk during the next (2) days and In 2015, when the worst may remain above their respective danger levels. flood in decades hit central DISEASE OUTBREAKS The water level of Sittoung River at Madauk (1278) cm Another Myanmar, the response to observed at (12:30) hr M.S.T observation today, is the highest of important thing the floods was limited, and By Mitsuaki Toyoda, disaster-prone in the world. access to health care in times of future generations. While schools (53) years record. The previous highest water level of Sittoung flood warnings did not reach Save the Children’s Country Direc- Improved collaboration and greatest need. Furthermore, post and hospitals need to be made River at Madauk is (1244) cm observed on (2.8.1997). is that the people all the people. tor in Mongolia. a stronger partnership between flood water leads to water borne While schools and hospitals stronger and safer, investments The 2015 floods dis- By Miyuki Akasaka, health actors and disaster re- diseases. Flood waters are also a are also needed to take care of Flood condition of Shwegyin River facing the floods placed over 217,000 people Program coordinator in Save the sponders can make the world a breeding ground for mosquitoes need to be made stronger and needs such as mental health and nationwide and inundated Children Japan. healthier and safer place. We be- leading to Malaria and other vec- emotional wellbeing of children According to the (14:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the should be urged over 1 million acres of farm- By Dr Unni Krishnan, lieve this is the best way to save tor borne disease outbreaks. safer, investments are also living in disaster prone areas. water level of Shwegyin River has exceeded by about (6) feet not to believe land, damaging over 426,000 Director, Emergency Health Unit, lives and multiply the impact Disease outbreaks and oth- Such investments are often the at Shwegyin above its danger level. It may continue to rise acres and destroying over Save the Children. of investments in both sectors. er health crises are becoming needed to take care of needs best shock absorbers since they about (2) feet during the next (2) days and may remain above any rumours 56,000 acres. Furthermore, it can bolster the harder to contain. Movement of such as mental health and bolster confidence and help sur- its danger level. The death toll from the resilience of communities who people and urbanisation are other vivors bounce back quicker. They when floods disaster reached nearly 100. HILE we can’t stop are on the frontline of disasters catalysts which amplify health im- emotional wellbeing of children can further be a catalyst in relief Flood condition of Bago River Weak response to the most hazards from and disease outbreaks. pacts of disasters. This makes it and recovery efforts. hit their areas. disaster led to misunder- happening, we can essential for doctors, health work- living in disaster prone areas. Disasters and disease out- According to the (14:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the It is a common standings about evacuation Wstop hazards lead- CONSIDER THE FACTS: ers and disaster responders alike breaks need not be death sen- water level of Bago River has exceeded by about (3) feet at Bago efforts. ing to disasters and we can re- The WDR paints a picture of to understand and prepare for tences. Disaster risk reduction, above its danger level. It may continue to rise about (½) foot misunderstanding While the people are in duce the deaths and suffering a world facing complex challeng- the impact of disasters on health. go a long way to prepare commu- partnerships that produce fu- disaster preparedness, partner- during the next (1) day and may remain above its danger level. the midst of facing floods, hazards cause. It is a truth that es. The number and scale of dis- For the best possible health nities for other disasters (say a ture resilience, livelihoods and ships and collaborative action The water level of Bago River at Bago (968) cm observed at among some the local authorities should earthquakes don’t kill people; asters triggered by natural haz- outcomes, it is necessary to disease outbreak). social cohesion, health and psy- and prioritising investments for (12:30) hr M.S.T observation today, is the highest of (54) years people that dams make sure that the weath- bad buildings do. Ebola and flu ards are increasing. The impact place disaster risk reduction and chosocial well-being, supporting children can make the difference record. The previous highest water level of Bago River at Bago er warnings issued by the outbreaks, increasing number of of climate change is taking their preparedness on the agenda of FAST FORWARD TO communities to withstand future between life or death – that is the is (960) cm observed on (10.8.2011). release water due weather bureau reached the water borne and vector borne dis- toll. 2015 was the hottest year on health actors. It is also necessary FUTURE: shocks and adversity is key to way forward, the future. at-risk communities well eases in post flood and storm set- record with 32 major droughts- to place health as a key agenda Investing in solutions and make the world a safer place for ***** Flood condition of Thanlwin River to damages at the ahead of time. tings also remind us that people’s compared to an annual average for disaster responders. The idea Ensuring weather health is often the first casualty of 15 over the previous decade. is to develop a culture of health According to the (14:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the dams warnings reach the popula- in a disaster. During the last decade, many and safety. In practise, this means water level of Thanlwin River has exceeded by about (5½) tions who remain the most The World Disasters Re- countries in Asia and the Pacific learning first aid straight from feet at Hpaan above its danger level. It may continue to rise vulnerable to floods should be a priority. port 2016 (WDR) highlighted the have made progress in disaster school days onwards and includ- about (1) foot during the next (2) days and may remain above Another priority should be shifting from “a response-recov- Asia-Pacific region as the most risk reduction and disaster pre- ing disaster response in the med- its danger level. ery approach” to a “risk-sensitive development approach.” This paredness by investing in better ical and para-medical curricula. includes replacing outdated drainage and sewage infrastruc- early warning systems, strength- Flood condition of Bilin River ture, as well as enforcing land use plans and zoning regulations … post flood ening school buildings, preparing TRANSFORMING THE WAY to keep buildings and households out of danger zones. local communities to anticipate WE RESPOND TO DISAS- According to the (14:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the Another important thing is that the people facing the floods water leads to and manage the impacts of haz- TERS water level of Belin River has exceeded by about (2) feet at should be urged not to believe any rumours when floods hit water borne ards and building better aware- The capacities of health Belin above its danger level and may remain above its danger their areas. It is a common misunderstanding among some ness amongst children, who are actors and disaster responders level during the next (2) days. people that dams release water due to damages at the dams. In diseases. Flood among the most vulnerable dur- are transformable, with the right the rainy season, all dams nationwide are monitored around the ing disasters. orientation and training. Eradi- Advisory clock by engineers and staff. Overflow water in the dams goes waters are also a cation of polio is a success story through spillways into the rivers. breeding ground DISEASE OUTBREAKS AND in the health sector. What if the It is especially advised to the people who settle near the Engineers continually inspect the condition of the dams DISASTERS: A COMMON millions of barefoot polio health river banks and lowlying areas in Hpaan, Bago and Shwegyin and they also stockpile emergency materials in order to be able for mosquitoes CAUSE workers and campaigners take Townships and Madauk, to avert due to the rise of water level to carry out preparedness and response in a timely manner, if leading to Malaria Storms are becoming more up the cause of disaster risk re- and Taungoo and Bilin Townships, to take precaution measure. necessary. Machinery and labourers are arranged to be ready ferocious and they are one step duction, disaster preparedness to quickly respond to any damage to dams. and other vector ahead of efforts to tame them. Pol- and humanitarian action and get When a dam drains out water from its spillway, an alert is borne disease icy and aid agencies often ignore themselves trained to save lives made on radio, television and via social media through smart- the interplay between disasters before, during and after the im- 09251022355, phone notifications. Keep a close watch on weather updates and outbreaks. and health. Disasters often de- pacts of hazards? Preparing for 09974424848 warnings during the rainy season. stroy health facilities and limit one disaster (say a typhoon) will PHOTO : KAMAMAUNG IPRD 29 JULY 2018 10 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR US-backed Kurd-led alliance Zuma corruption case in first talks with Damascus postponed until end

DAMASCUS — A US-backed co-chair Riad Darar said. war. November Kurdish-led alliance is holding “We are working towards a The SDF has since lost talks in Damascus for the first settlement for northern Syria. the Kurdish enclave of Afrin time on the future of the swathe “We hope that the discus- in northwestern Syria to Turk- of northern Syria under its con- sions on the situation in the ish-backed rebels, who have trol, an alliance official said on north will be positive,” Darar also threatened to seize other Friday. said, adding that they were territory held by the alliance Between them the Damas- being held “without precondi- west of the Euphrates river. cus government and the Syri- tions”. Only intervention by Wash- an Democratic Forces control ington has prevented Turkish some 90 percent of the country, Western ally troops from seizing the hard- after a series of Russian-backed The SDF controls more won town of Manbij from the victories over rebel groups in than 27 per cent of Syrian ter- SDF, whose Kurdish units have recent months saw the govern- ritory, according to the Syrian pulled back. ment reassert its authority over Observatory for Human Rights, Ankara views the Kurd- Zuma is one of the rare former African leaders to be facing trial. POHTO: AFP much of the south. a Britain-based monitoring ish-led alliance as a terrorist The delegation from the group. group because of its links to JOHANNESBURG — South have a proper case,” his new SDF’s political wing is dis- It holds not only Kurd- the Kurdistan Workers’ Party Africa’s former president Ja- lawyer Michael Hellens said. cussing the future of the au- ish-majority areas along the (PKK), an outlawed rebel group cob Zuma appeared in court Zuma is accused of taking tonomous administrations it has northern border with Turkey that has been fighting Turkish on Friday over a $2.5-billion bribes from Thales during his set up in areas of northern and but also the Arab-majority city troops since 1984. (2.15-billion-euro) corruption time as a provincial economy northeastern Syria under its of Raqa, made infamous by the Damascus too views Kurd- case linked to a 1990s arms deal, minister and later as deputy control, the alliance official said. Islamic State (IS) group as its ish aspirations with suspicion but the judge adjourned the trial ANC president. “A delegation from the former de facto Syrian capital. and President Bashar al-As- until the end of November. He allegedly pocket- Syrian Democratic Council is SDF fighters captured the sad in late May threatened to Zuma, who was forced to ed around four million rand paying a first official visit to Da- city with support from a US-led resort to force if necessary to resign in February, has been ($340,000, 280,000 euros) from mascus at the invitation of the coalition last October in their prevent SDF-held areas break- charged with 16 counts of fraud, 783 payments handled by government,” the council’s Arab most high-profile victory of the ing away.—AFP racketeering and money laun- Schabir Shaik, a businessman dering relating to an arms deal who acted as his financial ad- involving French arms company viser. Thales. On Friday, the French firm Judge Mjabuliseni Madon- said it had no knowledge of any do of the Pietermaritzburg High transgressions by any of its em- Court said the defence should ployees. have adequate time to prepare The company said it be- an application for a permanent lieved it “cannot obtain a fair stay of the proceedings and set trial” in South Africa owing to the next hearing for November the lengthy judicial process 30. which began in 2006 and other Zuma, 76, is one of the rare factors. former African leaders facing “Thales intends to consider trial after his ouster. all legal options available to it The ruling ANC party under South African law in order stalwart has made two earlier to present its defence,” it said. appearances in the court, lo- Judge Madondo meanwhile cated in his homeland in Kwa- delivered a stern reminder to Zulu-Natal province where he Zuma, saying he should not commands huge support, but think of shunning future court this was his first court hearing proceedings. with his new legal team. “I’m sure you know what Syrian Democratic Forces commander Rojda Felat celebrates the October 2017 capture of the Islamic State “We will deal with this mat- will follow if you don’t attend group’s notorious de facto Syrian capital Raqa. PHOTO : AFP ter. Give us an opportunity to court,” he said.—AFP New wave of protests sweeps Iraqi cities

BAGHDAD — Thousands of peo- cused leaders of being “thieves” unemployment, a lack of clean where the protests began on 8 held up by protestors in Nasiri- ple took to the streets of Bagh- and “corrupt”, AFP journalists water and state mismanagement. July, several thousand demon- yah, southern Iraq, an AFP corre- dad and cities across southern said. Adding to tensions, the coun- strated in front of the governo- spondent said. Protests also took Iraq on Friday in the latest pro- Several hundred people try still awaits the results of a par- rate. “We live in catastrophic place on Friday in Najaf and May- tests against corruption, social shouted “No to corruption!” and tial recount of 12 May elections, conditions — we need food and san provinces, south of Baghdad. ills and political leadership. “Iran out!”. while political factions jostle to water,” said 33-year-old history A spokesman for Iraq’s highest Surrounded by a cordon Fourteen people have been cobble together a coalition un- graduate and labourer Hassan Shiite authority Grand Ayatollah of anti-riot personnel equipped killed in nearly three weeks of der the watchful eyes of regional Hantuch, one of the protestors. Ali al-Sistani called at midday on with electric batons, protestors unrest as demonstrators have powers including Tehran. In oil- “No to corruption, yes to the outgoing government to meet in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square ac- railed against power shortages, rich Basra, the southern port city change!” proclaimed banners protestors’ demands. —AFP 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 11 Trump thanks Kim for ‘keeping word’ and delivering US remains

WASHINGTON — US recovering” the remains of previously been accused President Donald Trump US service members killed — most notably by the on Friday praised North in the war of 1950-1953. Japanese government — Korean leader Kim Jong That is something that of faking the remains of Un for “keeping his word” US veteran’s groups have foreign citizens and using and handing over the re- long demanded. them as a bargaining chip. mains of more than 50 More than 35,000 But with apparent American servicemen. Americans were killed on North Korean commit- The US leader an- the Korean peninsula dur- ments to quickly denu- nounced that Vice Pres- ing the war, with 7,700 of clearize faltering, the ident Mike Pence would these US troops still listed White House has wel- meet families of soldiers as missing in action -- most comed the repatriation as killed in the Korean war of them in North Korea. evidence that the Trump- when the remains land As a C17 carrying the Kim summit was a suc- back in the United States. remains landed in South cess. “We are encouraged “I want to thank Korea on Thursday, the by North Korea’s actions Chairman Kim for keep- White House announced and the momentum for ing his word,” Trump said. that a formal repatriation positive change,” said At a June summit in ceremony will be held on White House spokes- US President Donald Trump announed that Vice President Mike Pence would meet Singapore, Trump and 1 August. person Sarah Sanders. families of soldiers killed in the Korean war when their remains land back in the United Kim agreed to “commit to North Korea has —AFP States. PHOTO: AFP

Doctors sacked in Nicaragua Mexico’s president-elect earmarks for treating wounded 9.4 bln USD to revive energy sector

MEXICO CITY — Mexi- ago, oil production was at Mexico’s six exist- protesters: medic co’s President-elect An- 3.4 million barrels a day ing refineries will be re- dres Manuel Lopez Ob- and today it is at 1.9 mil- vamped “to operate at 100 MANAGUA, Nicara- armed pro-government trary.” rador on Friday unveiled lion barrels. In 14 years, percent of their capacity in gua — More than a paramilitaries. They were fired a 9.4-billion-US dollar we lost 1.5 million barrels two years,” he said. dozen doctors, nurses More than 300 peo- “for thinking different- programme to revive the a day in output and it’s de- A new refinery will and technical staff in a ple have been killed and ly, for saying Nicaragua country’s languishing en- clining because the energy be built in Dos Bocas, in public hospital in Nica- thousands have fled to needs democracy, free- ergy sector. sector and the oil industry southeast Tabasco state, ragua have been sacked neighbouring Costa Rica dom, that the repression The four-pronged were abandoned,” Lopez and when completed because they treated for safety, according to and killings must stop plan, requiring an invest- Obrador told reporters at in three years, Mexico wounded anti-govern- rights groups. and there has to be dia- ment of 175 billion pesos a press conference. should be able to stop im- ment protesters and Pastora, who has logue,” he said. (9.39 billion US dollars), “That is why we are porting costly gasoline, he were seen backing their worked in Nicaragua’s The staff and res- calls for boosting oil out- going to urgently inter- added. cause, medical sources public health system for idents in Leon held a put, rehabilitating six re- vene and invest from the Existing hydroelec- said on Friday. 33 years, said the staff protest in front of the fineries, building a new first year an additional 175 tric plants need to be up- Those fired “without members were fired be- hospital demanding the refinery and modernizing billion pesos in exploration graded to make the most any legal justification” cause they were deemed sackings be reversed. hydroelectric plants. and drilling,” said Lopez of the “underutilized” in- worked at the Oscar to support the protest- Leon used to be a “We don’t want to be Obrador, who will take of- frastructure, said Lopez Danilo Rosales Hospi- ers by treating them. bastion of support for an alarmist, but ... 14 years fice on 1 December. Obrador.—AFP tal in the northwestern “They said we were the Sandinista move- city of Leon, surgery and people showing solidar- ment Ortega leads, but endoscopy department ity and support for the as the unrest took hold, chief Javier Pastora told people’s fight,” he said. there too paramilitaries Transferring Distributor for Registered Products AFP. Pastora said at least and anti-riot police have The hospital is run nine medical specialists stormed the city several We, Yadanar Theingi Co.,Ltd . would like to change distributor of the following products, by the health ministry. were among those fired. times to crush protests. (registered by SUPERNOVA INTERTRADE PTE .,LTD . to Pesticide Registration Board,Myanmar), The allegation bol- Rights groups say to Taung Paw Thar Yee Shinn (Agriculture) Co.,Ltd . If any object or enquiry, please contant stered reports that those Dismissed in surgery more than 2,000 people to Pesticide Registration Board, Department of Agriculture from here to next 14 days . perceived to back pro- “I was in surgery have been hurt across test claims calling for when they came from the country since the No. Trade Name Ative Ingredient Name Registration Registration the ouster of President human resources clashes erupted mid- Type Number Daniel Ortega were be- to tell me I could no April. 1 GC Spade 75 SP Acephate 75% SP Provisional 2014-1958 ing persecuted by his longer stay because I Many of them 2 GC Cyper 10 EC Cypermethrin 10% EC Provisional 2014-1963 government and sym- was fired,” said one of sought medical atten- 3 GC Mida 10 WP Imidacloprid 10%WP Provisional 2014-1966 pathizers. the dismissed medics, tion for their wounds 4 GC Mida 70 WP Imidacloprid 70% WP Provisional 2014-1967 Nicaragua has seen cancer surgeon Aaron from volunteers outside 5 GC Mono 30 EC Pretilachlor 30% EC Provisional 2014-1968 more than three months Delgado. the state health system, of unrest as those pro- A dismissed pedia- which was said to have 6 GC Azobin 25 SC Azoxystrobin 25% SC Provisional 2014-1969 tests were brutally trician, Edgar Zuniga, received orders to turn 7 GC Furan 3 GR Carbofuran 3% GR Provisional 2014-1970 countered by police and called the axings “arbi- them away.—AFP 8 GC Cartap 4 G Cartap Hydrochloride 4% G Provisional 2014-1971 9 GC Laung Mae 44 SC Chlorothalonil 40% + Provisional 2014-1972 Metalaxyl 4% SC Trade Mark: 09251022355 Yadanar Theingi Co.,Ltd

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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF Putin invites Trump to Moscow after US delays summit THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT JOHANNESBURG, South larly intense criticism af- Invitation for Bids Africa — Vladimir Putin ter the news conference, Date: 29th July, 2018 said on Friday he had in- during which he appeared SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE vited US leader Donald to support Putin’s “ex- IDA Credit No. : 5727-MM Trump to visit Moscow tremely strong and pow- Contract Title: Concrete Poles for NationalElectrification Project and was ready to travel erful” denial of subverting Reference No.: C1-G11 to Washington, seeking the 2016 US presidential 1. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has received to put on a brave face af- election. financing from the World Bank towards the cost ofthe ter the US delayed a new National Electrification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under the contract for summit with the Kremlin ‘Disputes damage dol- Concrete Poles for National Electrification Project. chief to next year. lar’ 2. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy now invites Speaking after the In South Africa, Pu- sealed bids from eligible bidders for supply of concrete pole Helsinki summit with tin also said “political dis- 10 meter and 12 meter, for the total quantities of 138,212 poles to be delivered in calendar year 2018 and 2019 to multiple Trump sparked a politi- putes” were damaging the destinations in all Regions and States of Myanmar. Domestic cal crisis in the United dollar as a reserve cur- preference with the margin of 15% will apply. The goods will States, Putin said the two Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference rency, speaking shortly be grouped into 12 lots and bidders may submit bid for any at the end of the 10th BRICS summit (acronym for the leaders planned to meet after Moscow exited the one or more lots. grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, 3. For quick reference, some of the key qualification on the sidelines of a sum- namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) on 27 list of the biggest foreign requirements include: mit in Argentina later this July, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. PHOTO: AFP holders of US govern- . Minimum average annual turnover (or annual sales year and possibly at other ment debt. “With regard volume) shall be 75% of the bid price in over the last two years per each lot. In case of a bidder venues. had taken no offence. arms control. to our American partners bidding for multiple lots, the minimum average “I am ready to go to He said he under- He said talks should and the restrictions they annual turnover requirement of those multiple lots Washington,” Putin told stood the US leader’s posi- begin on the possible ex- have put in place, espe- will be cumulatively applicable. reporters following a sum- tion, adding they planned tension of a nuclear arms cially with regard to dollar . The Bidder should have past experience of having satisfactorily completed during the last 5 years, at mit of the leaders of the to meet on the sidelines treaty which was signed payments, it is a big stra- least one contract for supply of similar goods; with BRICS group — Brazil, of a G-20 meeting in Bue- by Trump and Putin’s pre- tegic mistake, because it the value of such contract not less than 50 % of the Russia, India, China and nos Aires starting late No- decessors, Barack Obama undermines confidence in Bid Price for the offered goods. South Africa — in Johan- vember. Trump and Putin and Dmitry Medvedev in the dollar,” he said. . More information is included in the bidding documents. nesburg, adding that he could also meet at other 2010 and which will expire US Treasury Depart- 4. Bidding will be conducted through the International had also invited Trump to international events, the in 2021. ment data released this Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World visit Moscow. Russian leader said with- “Are we going to ex- month showed Moscow Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non- “(Trump) has a desire tend it or not?” he asked. held $14.9 billion worth of Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & out naming them. Grants by World Bank Borrowers [edition of January 2011 to conduct meetings in the “Life goes on and our “Contacts at the Treasury notes in May, revised in July 2014] (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is future and I am ready,” contacts are continuing highest political level are well below the $48.7 billion open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Putin said, stressing, despite all the difficulties needed,” Putin said. “You held by Russia in April. Guidelines. In addition, please refer to the paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting for the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. however, that conditions — the difficulties in the cannot discuss everything Putin said Russia was 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information should be in place for such US domestic political life,” by phone.” not abandoning the dollar from Project Manager, Project Management Office, events to go ahead. Putin said. The summit between altogether but “must min- Office No.53, Ministry of Electricity and Energy, email : The Kremlin chief the US and Russian lead- imise risks.” [email protected], telephone : +95 67 3431176 and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 10:00 spoke after the US ad- Face-to-face contacts ers in the Finnish capital The heads of the to 16:00 hours Myanmar time. ministration earlier this needed this month unleashed BRICS group met in Jo- 6. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be week delayed a second He said the two lead- political turmoil in Wash- hannesburg for an annual obtained free of charge by interested eligible bidders upon the summit between Putin ers needed to see each ington, with some critics summit dominated by the submission of a written application to the address below. The Bidding Documents will be issued through email only. and Trump to next year other face-to-face to dis- accusing the US president risk of a US-led trade war, In case of any difficulty in obtaining the bidding under fire from critics at cuss a host of bilateral and of betraying America’s in- although leaders did not documents, interested parties may contact in home and was visibly at international issues like terests. publicly mention Trump writing: pains to demonstrate he Syria, Iran and nuclear Trump faced particu- by name.—AFP Director General, Department of Electric Power Planning Office No(27), Ministry of Electricity and Energy City : Nay Pyi Taw Country : The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Slovak far-right leader charged with promoting extremism Email : [email protected] Telephone : +95 67 3410480 Facsimile : +95 67 3410480 BRATISLAVA, Slovakia on Friday. the charges, Kotleba will thousands of Jews to Nazi Web site : http://www.moee.gov.mm — Slovak prosecutors The charge stemmed be tried and faces up to Germany during World 7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before said on Friday that they from a 2017 charity event three years in prison if War II. st 11 September, 2018, 10:00 hrs (10:00 am) Myanmar time. had charged the leader organised by the Kotle- convicted. The former His party has cam- Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the of a far-right party that ba-People’s Party Our Slo- governor of his native paigned heavily against bidders’ designated representatives at the address below on holds seats in parliament vakia (LSNS), where Kot- central region of Banska letting migrants into the st 11 September, 2018, 10:00 hrs (10:00 am) Myanmar time. with promoting extrem- leba handed out cheques Bystrica, who has been country and won seats in 8. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing ism after he handed out to families in need made charged with hate speech parliament for the first Declaration as stated in ITB 19.1 Bid Data Sheet of the bidding document. cheques for a figure alleg- out for 1,488 euros ($1,733). in the past, is known for time in March 2016. 9. The address referred to above is: edly known as a neo-Nazi “In a school located having led street march- Last year, prosecu- symbol. in Banska Bystrica, Kot- es with party members tors also set in motion a Attention : Director General Office, Department Lawmaker Marian leba handed out the three dressed in black neo-Nazi case asking the Supreme of Electric Power Planning Office No (27), Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Kotleba was charged larger-than-life, symbolic uniforms. Court to ban the LSNS. Nay Pyi Taw with “promoting sympa- cheques for 1,488 euros He is hostile to both There is evidence that The Republic of the Union of Myanmar thy towards a movement to three families in front Slovakia’s large Roma it “is an extremist political Place : Office No. 27, Ground Floor, Meeting aimed at suppressing of nearly 400 guests,” minority and the estab- party with fascist tenden- Room, Ministry of Electricity and Energy fundamental rights and Tokolyova said. “The num- lished elite and has spo- cies,” Andrea Predajnova, freedoms,” prosecutor’s ber 1,488 is a well-known ken warmly of former a spokeswoman for the office spokeswoman neo-Nazi symbol,” she president Jozef Tiso, who prosecutor general, said Jana Tokolyova told AFP added. If a court accepts agreed to deport tens of at the time.—AFP 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 Polls open in Australia ‘Super India excavators find over thousand 18th- Saturday’ by-elections century war rockets

SYDNEY, Australia — BANGALORE — Over a ing of over 1,000 corroded Australia’s political thousand rockets belong- rockets that were stored leaders made last-gasp ing to an 18th-century Mus- during Tipu’s times for use bids to sway voters on lim warrior king have been in wars,” R Shejeshwara Saturday as polls opened found by excavators in an Nayaka told AFP from the in five by-elections that abandoned well in India’s site, some 385 kilometres could see the conserv- southern Karnataka state, (240 miles) northwest of ative government boost an official said on Friday. state capital Bangalore. its wafer-thin parliamen- The excavation of “Digging of the dry tary majority. the open well in Shimoga well where its mud was The seats are being district led to unearthing smelling like gunpowder contested following a of rockets and shells that led to the discovery of the string of forced resigna- were stored by Tipu Sultan rockets and shells in a pile.” tions in the opposition for use in wars, according It took three days for Labor party after the to the state’s assistant di- the 15-member team of High Court reaffirmed rector of archaeology. archaeologists, excava- an obscure provision in The powerful ruler tors and labourers to un- the 1901 constitution that was killed in the fourth earth the armoury and the bars dual citizens from Anglo-Mysore war in 1799 ammunition. The rockets, elected office. after a string of victories in measuring between 23 and Picking up just battle against the British 26 centimetres (12-14 inch- one of them will double East India Company. es), would be kept for public Prime Minister Malcolm He is credited with display at a museum in Shi- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. PHOTO: AFP Turnbull’s parliamentary developing an early, indig- moga. According to arche- majority to two. enous rocket known as the ological records, the fort The outcome is to call, although an opin- er wages, guaranteed that when these cam- Mysorean rocket, a proto- area in Shimoga was a part also being seen as a ba- ion poll in Saturday’s The funding for essential paigns started, Labour type of British Congreve of Tipu Sultan’s kingdom rometer on Turnbull’s Australian newspaper services that comes from was the underdog in both rockets used in the Napo- and the rockets were used re-election prospects suggested Labor could a stronger economy,” Braddon and Longman. leonic wars. in the wars that the ruler and whether opposition cling on. Turnbull said during a But Labour never gives “Excavation of the fought against the East In- Labor leader Bill Short- Should Turnbull’s final pitch in Braddon. up,” said Shorten, also open well led to unearth- dia Company.—AFP en should potentially be Liberal coalition win a “Labor is a threat to campaigning in Braddon. replaced ahead of nation- seat, it would be the first all of that.” “The critical ques- al polls due by May next time a government has “We’re saying to tion to ask yourself year. clinched one from the op- Australians voting today; when you cast your vote Half a million people position at a by-election don’t put your essential in these by-elections, is are eligible to vote. in 98 years. Turnbull has services at risk. Don’t whether or not you want Two of the five seats framed the polls as a ref- put your jobs at risk. more of the same? Or do are considered Labor erendum on the govern- Don’t put stronger eco- you want to see this gov- strongholds while anoth- ment’s “jobs and growth” nomic growth at risk.” ernment do better? er looks likely to remain agenda while Labor is While the govern- “Do you want to see with the independent campaigning on better ment continues to trail better for our hospitals Centre Alliance. health funding. Labour in opinion polls, and schools? Better for The others — Long- “All of our candidates the deficit has been nar- our wages? Or do you Excavation of an open well in India’s southern Karnataka man in Queensland state are standing for stronger rowing and Shorten’s just want to see more state led to unearthing of rockets and shells that and Braddon in Tasma- economic growth, lower personal popularity has tax cuts for the top end were stored by 18th-century Muslim warrior king Tipu nia state — are too close taxes, more jobs, high- been waning. “I accept of town?”—AFP Sultan. PHOTO: AFP

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Indian megastar Priyanka Chopra engaged to Nick Jonas: report

NEW YORK — Indian film su- us in the Nick of time about her perstar Priyanka Chopra is en- decision and we are very happy gaged to young American singer for her.” Nick Jonas after a whirlwind two Chopra, who won the Miss months of dating, a report said World pageant in 2000, has be- on Friday. come one of Bollywood’s most People magazine, citing identifiable stars and, more re- unnamed sources close to the cently, one of the few to achieve pair, said Jonas, 25, proposed to success in the West. Chopra in London for her 36th She has starred in the thrill- birthday after shutting down er series “Quantico” on US net- a Tiffany store in New York to work ABC and, in her career choose a ring. as a singer, has released songs Representatives for the two with US chart-toppers including stars did not respond to requests Pitbull and The Chainsmokers. for comment. Jonas first found success as But director Ali Abbas Za- a child as the frontman of The far appeared to allude to the en- Jonas Brothers with his two Priyanka Chopra is one of the few Bollywood stars to achieve success in the West. PHOTO: AFP gagement when he announced siblings. that Chopra was leaving the film Also an actor on theater and “Bharat,” a historical drama in television, Jonas returned to has been romantically linked to People magazine said that, months ago and the relationship about modern India. music as a young adult with a a number of prominent women while Jonas and Chopra have was serious enough that she in- “The reason is very very new, mature image and has often including Miley Cyrus and Sele- known each other for some troduced him to her mother in special,” he tweeted. “She told been seen as a sex symbol. He na Gomez. time, they began dating just two India.—AFP Carrie Fisher makes posthumous return to ‘Star Wars’

LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars: the blessing of her daughter, Bil- for the final episode include Dai- Episode IX” begins filming next lie Lourd. It is not the first time sy Ridley, Adam Driver, John week, Disney said on Friday, in a Fisher’s likeness has featured Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita shock announcement revealing in a “Star Wars” movie despite Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, it will feature both Carrie Fisher being absent from its filming. Kelly Marie Tran and Joonas in a posthumous appearance “Rogue One,” a 2016 spin-off Suotamo. and series star Mark Hamill. from the main series, directed Naomi Ackie and Richard Rapper Cardi B. PHOTO: AFP The final installment of by Gareth Edwards, had been E. Grant are among the new fac- the Skywalker saga — which in theaters for a couple of weeks es, while old “Star Wars” hands Cardi B pulls out of Bruno Mars’ tour began in 1977 with “Episode IV: when Fisher’s death from a Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee A New Hope” — is due for re- heart attack was announced. Williams return as C-3PO and LOS ANGELES — Rapper Cardi her to be on the road,” she added. lease worldwide in December A much younger version of Lando Calrissian. Composer B, who recently gave birth to her Cardi also thanked Mars for next year. Fisher as Leia appears in that John Williams, who has scored daughter, has pulled out of Bruno understanding her decision. It picks up the saga after movie, thanks to the contro- every chapter in the “Star Wars” Mars’ 24K Magic tour. “I hope you guys under- the protagonist, Hamill’s Luke versial application of computer saga, continues his unbroken The rapper was announced stand .This have been such a Skywalker, appeared to have wizardry to animate her image. run for the next adventure. as a special guest for the last leg hard decision. I want to thank @ been killed off in the last epi- Returning cast members —AFP of Mars tour in February. brunomars for understanding,” sode. Fisher’s Princess Leia was Cardi took to Twitter and she wrote. still alive at the end of 2017’s said that she thought she would In return, Mars shared “The Last Jedi” but the actress be physically capable of return- some kind words of support for herself died a year earlier, in ing to the stage but she under- Cardi and said she is doing the December 2016. estimated the “whole mommy “right thing”. “We desperately loved Car- thing”. “I thought that after giv- “I know the fans will under- rie Fisher,” said JJ Abrams, who ing birth to my daughter that stand. You are absolutely doing is back at the helm for “Episode 6 weeks would be enough time the right thing. I also know we’ll IX,” having directed “Episode for me to recover mentally and share the stage when the time VII: The Force Awakens” in 2015. physically. I also thought that I’d is right. We love you Cardi and “Finding a truly satisfying be able to bring her with me on we will play Bodak Yellow every conclusion to the Skywalker tour, but I think I underestimated night in your honour,” the singer saga without her eluded us. We this whole mommy thing,” the wrote. Cardi was scheduled to were never going to recast, or rapper said. join Bruno’s tour in September. use a CG character,” he added “Not only am I just not ready The two musicians had teamed in a statement. Disney said Fish- physically, I’m not ready to leave up for their collaborative song er’s role would be gleaned from my baby behind since the doc- “Finesse (Remix)” earlier this previously unreleased footage Late US actress Carrie Fisher will make a posthumous appearance in tors explained it’s not healthy for year.—PTI from “The Force Awakens,” with “Star Wars: Episode IX,” Disney announced. PHOTO: AFP 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 Twitter dives on warning of shrinking user base

WASHINGTON — Twitter of the platform, and, to a lesser the right thing to do,” Dorsey ing profitability after years of shares took a pounding on Fri- extent, GDPR,” Twitter said, told analysts on a conference losses. day as a warning of a shrinking referring to Europe’s General call. But a lingering concern user base overshadowed news Data Protection Regulations Dorsey noted that Twitter has been the stalled user base, of a third straight quarterly that limit how internet firms is investing in “new tools to with Twitter struggling to move profit. can handle user data. address problem behaviours beyond its core of celebrities, Twitter said it posted a Shares in Twitter slumped that distort and distract from journalists and politicians. profit of $100 million in the sec- as much as 20 per cent in the public conversation.” Both Twitter and Facebook ond quarter, following a loss pre-opening trades in a mar- Twitter in recent weeks moved to crack down on bots of $116 million a year earlier, ket jittery following a weak has stepped up efforts to weed and fake accounts after learn- as revenue rose 24 per cent to Twitter shares came under outlook from social network out accounts that promote vio- ing of efforts to manipulate the $711 million. pressure after reporting it lost leader Facebook, later paring lence or hate speech, and some social platforms during the But the San Francis- users in the past quarter amid the loss to around 12 per cent. reports suggested this could 2016 US presidential election. co-based firm said its base of a crackdown on bots and fake Chief executive Jack Dors- lower the user base by millions. Dorsey told analysts Twit- monthly active users fell by one accounts. PHOTO:AFP ey said the results reflect in- The company has said ter had a “solid quarter” and million from the past quarter to vestments “in the long-term most of the blocked accounts suggested that daily usage was 335 million in the period amid ed user declines in the current health” of Twitter, noting ef- were revoked within the first a better measure of its future a purge of fake and abusive quarter which would likely be forts to weed out abusive and 30 days, and thus not part of growth. accounts and a crackdown on in the “mid-single-digit mil- inappropriate behaviour. the user base count. Twitter said daily active “bots” that manipulate the lions.” “We’ll continue to invest Twitter shares have more users rose 11 per cent from platform. The drop in users comes heavily in making Twitter a than doubled over the past year a year ago, without giving a Twitter said it also expect- from “prioritizing the health healthier place because that’s as it shows signs of sustain- specific figure. — AFP Red planet and ‘blood moon’ pair EU door opens for generic version of AIDS medicine Truvada up to dazzle skygazers

PARIS — Skygazers across the Observatory, told AFP. phenomenon the name “blood globe will be treated to a thrill- “We should have a coppery moon”, though Mark Bailey of ing celestial spectacle on Friday red tint on the moon with Mars the Armagh Observatory in when the longest “blood moon” the ‘Red Planet’ just next to it, Northern Ireland said the col- eclipse this century coincides very bright and with a slight or- our can vary greatly. with Mars’ closest approach ange hue itself.” It depends partly on “how in 15 years. Unlike with a solar Amateur astronomers in cloudy or transparent those eclipse, viewers will need no the southern hemisphere will parts of the Earth’s atmosphere protective eye gear to observe be best-placed to enjoy the spec- are which enable sunlight to European patents expired on 25 July for Truvada, allowing EU authorities to clear the way for cheaper generics to enter the the rare display. tacle, especially those in south- reach the moon”, he told AFP. market. PHOTO: AFP “All you have to do is... go ern Africa, Australia, India and “During a very dark eclipse outside!”, the Royal Astronom- Madagascar, though it will also the moon may be almost invis- PARIS — Patient associations Court of Justice to make a ruling. ical Society (RAS) in London be partly visible in Europe and ible. on Thursday lauded an EU deci- The ruling, which came down said, adding that binoculars will South America. “Less dark eclipses may sion to allow the sale of generic on Wednesday, highlighted the be useful to observe the phe- The website www.timeand- show the moon as dark grey or versions of Truvada, an anti-ret- fact that Truvada contains two nomenon up close. date.com offers the exact loca- brown... as rust-coloured, brick- roviral medicine used by those active substances — emtricit- For about half the world, tions and timing of the eclipse red, or, if very bright, copper-red diagnosed HIV-positive, the virus abine and tenofovir disoprox- the moon will be partly or fully as it moves from Friday into or orange.” causing AIDS. il — but only the second of the in Earth’s shadow from 1714 to Saturday. The long duration of this “This decision is historic ... two is explicitly mentioned in the 2328 GMT — six hours and 14 eclipse is partly due to the ending an inherent monopoly,” basic patent. The judge argued minutes in all. Celestial bodies align fact that the moon will make a said the Coalition PLUS and Aides that as a result, the conditions The period of complete A total lunar eclipse hap- near-central passage through associations in a statement. for a CCP were not met. French eclipse — known as “totality”, pens when Earth takes position Earth’s umbra — the darkest, Truvada, made by US lab authorities had reached a sim- when the moon appears dark- in a straight line between the most central part of the shadow. Gilead, is one of the most widely ilar conclusion last September est — will last from 1930 to 2113 moon and sun, blotting out the used medicines to treat patients in rejecting a Gilead demand to GMT. direct sunlight that normally ‘Eerie and beautiful’ with the HIV virus and was to prevent commercialisation of a “Totality will last for 103 makes our satellite glow whit- Our constant companion date the only one enjoying Eu- Truvada generic developed by minutes, making it the longest ish-yellow. will also be at the farthest point rope-wide clearance for patients France’s Mylan laboratory. Five eclipse of the 21st century,” the The moon travels to a sim- on its orbit from Earth, making deemed high infection risk. generics are now available in RAS said. At the same time, ilar position every month, but its movement across the sky But European patents on the France, resulting in a significant Mars will hover near the moon the tilt of its orbit means it nor- slower from our perspective, medicine expired on Wednesday, price drop — around 160 euros in the night sky, easily visible mally passes above or below thus spending longer in the providing a window of opportunity ($190) a bottle compared with with the naked eye. the Earth’s shadow — so most dark. for generics. In some European more than 400 euros for Truvada Our neighbouring planet months we have a full moon NASA, meanwhile, has states, however, Gilead retains under its monopoly. will appear unusually large without an eclipse. called out social media hoaxers a monopoly owing to a comple- The Aides association said and bright, a mere 57.7 million When the three celestial claiming that Mars will appear mentary certificate of protection the appearance of generic options kilometres (35.9 million miles) bodies are perfectly lined up, as big as the moon during the (CCP) which extends the period had resulted in more than 760 from Earth on its elliptical orbit however, the Earth’s atmos- eclipse. of exclusivity afforded a product. million euros of savings, adding around the sun. phere scatters blue light from “If that were true, we’d be Four rival labs — Teva, Ac- that Europe-wide the benefit “We have a rare and in- the sun while refracting or bend- in big trouble given the gravita- cord Healthcare, Lupin and My- could run into the billions while teresting conjunction of phe- ing red light onto the moon, usu- tional pulls on Earth, Mars, and lan — had sought to have that offering heightened protection nomena,” Pascal Descamps, ally giving it a rosy blush. our moon!” the NASA website overturned in the courts in Britain against infection for thousands an astronomer with the Paris This is what gives the states. —AFP — which called on the European of people.—AFP 29 JULY 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Iwobi boost as Emery looks to reload Gunners

SINGAPORE — Arsenal boss “I have my way and there’s Unai Emery on Friday said Ni- an opportunity here to work geria’s Alex Iwobi was set to with the same mentality I want sign a new deal, in a boost to in my career: to bring the team his efforts to fire the Gunners a new spirit and a good energy back to the big time. with very good quality players Emery has been busy in and that’s my idea, my work,” the transfer market in his first he said in Singapore. weeks in charge but he said “Every player is important Iwobi, 22, was staying put for — young players who have the the post-Arsene Wenger era — opportunity to work with us on a reported five-year deal. and show their quality, and the “My information is he’s go- new players at this moment are ing to sign to continue with us,” doing very well,” Emery added. said Emery, who will face his “Every player for me is the previous club, Paris Saint-Ger- same. That’s the only way I’m main, at the International going to find the best perfor- Champions Cup on Saturday. mance, the best way to improve Emery also hopes Wales quickly but with common sense international Aaron Ramsey — not looking at certain play- will sign a fresh deal while Uru- ers, looking at every player.” guay midfielder Lucas Torrei- Emery has been tasked Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi is staying put for the post-Arsene Wenger era on a reported five-year deal, according to his ra, German goalkeeper Bernd with returning Arsenal to new manager. PHOTO: AFP Leno and Frenchman Matteo trophy-winning ways and Guendouzi are among the new Neymar, the world’s most ex- at Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe and Guen- the Champions League, af- arrivals. pensive player, in the French But he said he would main- douzi stood out in Thursday’s ter they finished sixth in the The Spanish manager was capital before quitting and be- tain his egalitarian approach penalties defeat to Atletico Premier League last season. reported to have tangled with ing handed a rebuilding role at Arsenal, whose teenagers Madrid. —AFP Veteran Scolari named 3rd Myanmar Lethwei Palmeiras coach for World Championship to be third time RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — held in Yangon Brazilian World Cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named as Palmeiras boss for the third time at the age THE Third Myanmar Leth- Dave Leduc (Myanmar) will fight Ni Ka (Myanmar) will fight Elena of 69, the Brazilian giants an- wei World Championship with Diesellek (Thailand) while Mischuck (Belarus). nounced. will be held at Thein Phyu TunTun Min (Myanmar) will face The Championship will be Scolari, who led Brazil to Lethwei Stadium in Yangon Daryl Lokuku (Congo). start at 2pm on 19 August.— 2002 World Cup glory in Japan on 19 August, according to a And in the 60 kg class, Vo Ro Lynn Thit(Tgi) and South Korea, was hired just Myanmar Media Group offi- hours after the Sao Paulo based cial announcement. side fired Roger Machado on Luiz Felipe Scolari. PHOTO: AFP There will be seven main Thursday, a day after his side bouts featuring Myanmar lost 1-0 to Fluminense. Lethwei fighters competing Former Chelsea manager club “next week”, Palmeiras against fighters from Thai- Scolari “has signed a contract said. land, Belarus and Congo. until 2020,” Palmeiras said. He Having won the Brazilian In the 65 kg bout, TunL- previously coached the nine- title in 2016 and finished run- win Moe (Myanmar) will fight time Brazilian champions from ners-up last year, Palmeiras against Kerrati Sririttidet 1997 to 2000 and 2010 to 2012, currently sit seventh in the 20- (Thailand). leading them to their only ever team Brazilian top flight, eight In the 70 kg weight class, Copa Libertadores success in points behind leaders Flamen- Phyan Thway (Myanmar) will 1999. go after 15 matches. fight against Saw Gaw Mu Do He last worked as a coach Scolari had a second stint (Myanmar). in China at Guangzhou Ever- in charge of Brazil but was at In the 57 kg bout, Ye grande from 2015-2017, winning the helm for their humiliating Thway Ni (Myanmar) will the Chinese league three years 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat fight with Hamamoto Yuta in a row and leading the side to Germany on home soil. He Cat (Japan) to Asian Champions League also coached Portugal, guiding In the 73 kg match, Shwe- victory in 2015. them to the European Cham- Yar Man (Myanmar) will face Currently in Portugal, Sco- pionships final in 2004, where Kohei Tokeshi (Japan) lari is due to arrive at his new they lost to Greece.—AFP In the 80 kg category, The Global New Light of Myanmar

29 JULY 2018 NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE TREES’ WHISPER

HE future of our world is counting on the nine worlds). They are the oldest living the trees. They are the ones which things which have experienced every age. provide us oxygen. If there weren’t “Trees are the poems that the earth writes Tany of them, who would chase on the sky”, words that highlight the role away the poisonous carbon dioxide of trees around us beautifully. And and give the oxygen back as a those little leaves are the ro- free gift? Ain’t nothing like mantic dramas. All these are trees. painted by the artists of the Trees, they are so vi- nature. tal. For you, for me and Imagine a classy for everybody; we all need world all surrounded by them for our lives. They are friendly enchanted woods of several shapes and sizes. which leaves are of all or- On this planet, there are ange, red, green and purple many different species of shades. How magnificent they trees that are playing such look as the heavenly ray of sun leading roles for our ecosystem. shines through their countless leaves Their wood help us slow down the of colourful shades. Listen to the jazzy tunes rate of global warming, a ma- of blue birds singing in the trees standing jor problem for other living strong and stiff. Watch the magic show that beings, including humans. the woods perform as you walk pass them. As well, people are Wouldn’t it be a dreamy dream to wander starting to seek for around in the cimmerian woods? Wouldn’t wide open spaces it be a catchy moment to fancy around the to expand their great, great waterfall? Or follow those little homes. Since fireflies? Or have a safe and sound daydream then, they near the little creek which is flowing steadily have been while ignoring those burning hot curses of this cutting down unkind world? To consider deeply, woods are the trees and somehow like a xystus garden walk planted at the same with trees. time they are We have to take time and listen to the forgetting that stories which the trees are whispering slight- they are cutting ly to us. I heard one of them say, “I supply off the heads of oth- oxygen for up to four people. Don’t you think er living things. Trees, or I’m worth living?” It would be a kind of dark- woods, they are very impor- est nightmare to imagine our world without tant to us. They prevent adverse them, isn’t it? Walking under or playing hide soil conditions. They colour our environment and seek under the umbriferous trees late A.W Khin Myat Phone so true and pure. Making it look so green with in the evenings with our best friends will Grade - 10(A), B.E.H.S (4), Botahtaung. irreplaceable wildlife. Forests are the home later become unforgettable memories of our sweet homes for all small and great creatures. charming childhood which we can never go These tall trees are the guardians of our back after we get old. world, Midgard (the world of humanity among SEE PAGE S-3

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udkudkonf tdrfpmvkyf&rnfhtpm; 0w¬KzwfcJhonf/ 22. Instead of being punished, he was given a prize. tjypfay;cH&rnfhtpm; ol qk wpfcktay;cH&onf/ 23. The police are watching his comings and goings. &Jrsm;onf olYtoGm;tvmrsm;udk apmifhMunfhaeonf/ ENGLISH 24. The meetings were simultaneously held in mang towns. tpnf;ta0;rsm;udk NrdKUrsm;wGif wpfNydKifeufwnf;usif;ycJhonf/ LESSON(5) 25. He gave away all his winnings. oltEdkifrsm; tm;vHk;udk ay;ypfcJhonf/ By C. T. O 26. She spends all her earnings every month. olronf vpOf0ifaiGtm;vHk;udk oHk;ypfonf/ CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK teacher teachership q&mjzpfjcif; (L) tcsKdUaom pum;vHk;rsm; (Verbs and Adjective) udk (F) tcsKdUaom pum;vHk;rsm;udktMurf;zsif;tm;jzifh ure xnfhjcif;jzifh member membership tzGJU0ifjzpfjcif; emrfrsm; (Nouns) tjzpfodkYwpfvHk;csif; tvdkuf ajymif;&onf/ atmufyg emrfrsm;tjzpfodkYajymif;Edkif onf/ scholar scholarship ynmcRefqk wdkYudk avhvmyg/ fail failure us&HI;rI please pleasure om,mrI (J) tcsKdUaomemrfrsm;udkrl aemufrS hood uyfxnfhjcif;jzifh tjc- give gift vufaqmif mix mixture a&maESmrI? ta&mtaESm m;emrf tjzpfodkYajymif;Ekdifonf/ speak speech ajymjcif;? rdefYcGef; depart deaprture xGufcGmjcif; girl girlhood rdef;uav;b0 sell sale a&mif;jcif; press pressure zdtm; man manhood a,musfm;b0 fly flight ysHoef;jcif; proceed procedure vkyfief;tpDtpOf woman womanhood rdef;rb0 contain content yg0ifaomt&m sign signature xdk;NrJvufrSwf boy boyhood vli,fb0 succeed success atmifjrifrI enclose enclosure t0dkif;t0ef; child childhood uav;b0 feed food tpm;tpm sing song oDcsif; (G) tcsKdUaom pum;vHk;rsm; ance, ence aemufrSuyfxnfhjcif;jzifh (K) Bud,mrsm;udk ing xnfhjcif;jzifh emrfrsm; (Nouns) &&dSonf/ think thought tawG;tac: emrfrsm; Noun tjzpfodkYajymif;Edkif onf/ Verbal nouns (Bud,memrf) [kac: onf/ Gerund [kvnf;ac:onf/ lose loss qHk;&HI;rI assist assistance 0ifa&mufulnDjcif; jrefrmvdk jyefqdk&mwGif ]]jcif;}} jzifhtqHk;owfonf/ hate hatred rkef;jcif; resist resistance ckcHrI? awmfvSefa&; 1. Reading is a pleasure. live life b0? touf appear appearance ay:vmjcif;? toGiftjyif pmzwfjcif;onf aysmf&TifrIwpfckyif/ produce product xGufukef disappear disappearance uG,faysmufoGm;jcif; 2. Smoking is a bad habit. strike stroke &dkufcsuf perform performance wifqufujyjcif;? aq;vdyfaomufjcif;onf raumif;aom tusifhwpfckjzpfonf/ shoot shot ypfcwfcsuf aqmif&Gufjcif; 3. Singing is her hobby. proud pride rme disturb disturbance aESmifh,Sufjcif;? oDcsif;qdkjcif;onf olr\0goem/ hot heat tyl&dSef taESmifht,Suf 4. Swimming is a good exercise. (M) tcsKdUaom pmvHk;rsm;udk Bud,mtjzpfvnf;aumif; emrftjzpf ignore ignorance vpfvsL&Ijcif;? a&ul;jcif;onf aumif;aomavhusifhcef;wpfckjzpfonf/ vnf;aumif; ESpfrsKd;pvHk; oHk;Edkif onf/ atmufygwdkYrSm erlemrQomjzpfygonf/ todÓPfacgif;yg;jcif; 5. I love travelling. desire qE´&dSonf? qE´ observe observance vdkufemjcif; uRefawmf c&D;oGm;jcif;udk ESpfoufonf/ help ulnDonf? tultnD rely reliance tm;udk;jcif; 6. We have walking in the rain. hope arQmfvifhonf? arQmfvifhcsuf differ difference jcm;em;jcif; uRefawmfwdkY rdk;a&xJvrf;avQmufjcif;udk rkef;onf/ support axmufyHhonf? axmufyHhjcif;? depend dependence rDScdkjcif;? 7. I like her style of walking. axmufcHonf? axmufcHjcif; independence trDStcdkuif;rJhjcif;? uRefawmf olrvrf;avQmuf[efudk oabmusonf/ demand awmif;qdkonf? awmif;qdkcsuf vGwfvyfa&; 8. He began reading. (He began to read). spread jzefYonf? jzefYjcif;? ysHUESHUjcif; confer conference nDvmcH ol pmpzwfonf/ flow pD;qif;onf? pD;qif;jcif; refer reference &nfñTef;jcif;? 9. He stopped reaping. wait apmifhonf? apmifhjcif; prefer preference OD;pm;ay;jcif;? ol aumuf&dwfjcif;udk &yfvdkufonf/ interest pdwf0ifpm;aponf? pdwf0ifpm;rI exit existence wnf&dSjcif; 10. There is no sorrow greater than parting. shock xdwfvefYaponf? xdwfvefYapjcif; coincide coincidence wdkufqdkifjcif; cGJcGm&jcif;xuf ydkíBuD;rm;aom aMuuGJrIr&dS/ show jyonf? jyjcif;? jyyGJ correspond correspondence pmay;pm,ljyKvkyfjcif; 11. Longing comes from lacking. plan pDrHonf? pDrHudef; excel exellence tvGefYtvGefaumif;rGefjcif; wrf;wjcif;onf r&dSjcif;rSvmonf/ return jyefvmonf? jyefvmjcif; 12. Clear-writing comes from clear-thinking. reply jyefajymonf? jyefMum;jcif; tcsKdUaom t jzifh tqHk;owfonfh adjective (emr0daooe) &Sif;&Sif;a&;om;jcif;onf &Sif;&Sif;awG;awmjcif;rS vmonf/ answer ajzonf? tajz rsm;udk t ae&mwGif ce xnfhjcif;jzifh emrftjzpfodkYajymif;Edkifonf/ (tawG;&Sif;rS ta&;&Sif;onf/) question ar;onf? tar; violent violence jyif;xefjcif;? tMurf;zufjcif; 13. Seeing is believing. smile NyHK;onf? tNyHK; distant distance tuGmta0; jrifjcif;onf ,Hkjcif;wnf;/ love cspfonf? tcspf patient patience pdwf&Snfjcif; 14. He had an opportunity of going abroad last year. silent silence wdwfqdwfrI ol rESpfu EdkifiHjcm;oGm;&ef tcGifhta&;&cJhonf/ Verb Form tajz? important importance ta&;BuD;jcif; 15. He is afraid of going out at night. ol ntcg tjyifxGuf&rnfudk aMumufonf/ 1. has been washing (H) tcsKdUaom adjective (emr0daooe)rsm;udk aemufrSuyfí He is afraid of being blamed. 2. were singing ness xnfhjcif;jzifh emrfrsm; (Noun) tjzpfodkYajymif;Edkifonf/ ol tjypfwifcH&rSmudkaMumufonf/ 3. had had kind kindness Muifemjcif; 16. I thanked her for helping me. 4. was walking ill illness aeraumif;jzpfjcif; uRefawmfhudk ulnDjcif;twGuf uRefawmfolrudk aus;Zl; 5. had left happy happiness aysmf&TifrI wifaMumif;azmfjycJhonf/ 6. has been buying and selling near nearness eD;jcif; 17. He went to bed without taking off his jacket. 7. have been swimming narrow narrowness usOf;ajrmif;jcif; oltay:tusÐrcRwfbJtdyf&m0ifcJhonf/ 8. had read fat fatness 0jcif; 18. She cried without being beaten. 9. was still ironing careful carefulness *&kpdkufjcif; olr t&dkufrcH&bJidkonf/ 10. were drinking caresless carelessness *&krpdkufjcif; 19. After reading the letter, she tore it. 11. had been lazy laziness ysif;&djcif; pmzwfNyD;aemuf olr qkwfypfcJhonf/ 12. has been learning ready readiness tqifoifhjzpfjcif; 20. After being punished. Mg Mg did not fall asleep 13. cut (I) tcsKdUaomemrfrsm;udk aemufrSuyfí ship xnfhjcif;jzifh in class. 14. joined tjcm;emrftjzpfodkYajymif;Edkifonf/ tjypfay;cH&NyD;aemuf armifarmif twef;xJrSmrtdyfawmh/ 15. had lost leader leadership acgif;aqmifrI 21. Instead of doing his homework, Ko Ko read a guardian guardianship tkyfxdef;rI novel. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 3

Education for Children and Youth

Dr. Nu Nu Win (Retired Professor and Head, Department of Educational Psychology, Sagaing University of Education)

PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR

HEN we use the word “Education”, first that. Not only “skills”, we need to teach our children developed individual. of all, we need to know what “Education” and youth more than that very simple skills. There are Among all these all-round developments through is and what happened when we “Educate” also, skills, knowledge, comprehension, application, teaching and learning, the very basic are knowledge Wan individual. To educate a person, is to analysis, synthesis, evaluation, critical thinking, cre- and skills, but not without comprehension, but with full change that individual for the better. When we educate a ativity and so on, for the young and children to learn. comprehension. They should also have the ability to person, we can see some changes (physical or mental or So, when we educate them, they should have the ability apply what they have already known and comprehended both ) and by these changes, there can be seen changes to do all these above. into the real life situations. Then moreover, these chil- in all their attitudes, the way they think, their behaviour, So, when we say “Education for children and dren and youth should have the ability to analyze and their work and so on. youth”, we should educate not only for the mental synthesize on what they know and are skillful. They also Therefore, when a person is educated, there should betterment of them but also the betterment of others, should have critical thinking to evaluate which is right be changes for the better for that person. For example, such as physical, mental, emotional, social, moral, and which is wrong, that is the ability to make decisions. when a young child is educated to write a “Wa lone” per- ethical, aesthetical, vocational and so on. That’s why This is the highest learning, after all, for an individual fectly, we can see the changed behaviour in his writing we have a saying in Myanmar “ကာယ၊ ဥာဏ၊ စာရိတၱ၊ ရသ၊ to develop in an all-rounded fashion. perfect “Wa lone” and his skillfulness in doing so. When သက္ေမြး၊ ဘက္စံုပညာေရး”, which means “all-round devel- Whether one should be a leader or a follower, one a child is taught to solve the mathematics problems opment of an individual”. should have the ability to decide whether something is and if he is really educated, he can solve such kind of Therefore, when we are saying about “Education right or wrong, which is the highest ability in learning. mathematics problems. for children and youth” we should mean to bring their Therefore, in educating children and youth, we need to Up till now, what we are talking about up to this all-round development. For this purpose, we have to let them learn up to the stage where they should have level is only teaching skills in writing and skills in cal- take care of our children and youth not only to get higher the ability to stand on one’s own feet. culating. But, “Education” is much, much more than and higher marks, but also to develop into an all-round That is the “True Education for children and youth”. The Trees’ Whisper

FROM PAGE S-1 the surroundings, we must teach ourselves to think twice now before it’s too late to save Trees give us better sense of adventures. to have sympathy and show mercy on the ourselves and heal the wounds of the weeping Soil erosion is proudly protected by the grate- others. Like they depend on their roots, we shore of our earth. Time, it goes so fast. We ful roots. Children can get educational re- should never forget where we come from and have to make the trees laugh again like they sources by either doing practical projects where we are rooted. Though the dry leaves did before, from the years and years ago. or playing alone happily in the woods. The say goodbye, the new ones come out immedi- July is otherwise known as the trees with strong roots, of course, laugh at ately to face this world so mean and so cold. monsoon tree-planting month among those storms and storm water. By looking The branches and trunks of the trees are tall the twelve months in our country. up at those trees standing so tall, we can get enough to reach the heaven, while down in Everyone is planting little seedlings many positive advices for our lives. Like they the soil, the roots grow till they meet the hell. which will later grow into the mighty face up the bizarre weathers, we should learn I want to make a change. The nature is trees one day. We all must cross our fingers how to go over the tough and high mountains banking on us now. We are all responsible to and continue the story of the magical trees for of struggle. Like they donate free oxygen to look after the trees, aren’t we? Everyone needs our next generations. 29 JULY 2018 29 JULY 2018 4 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 5

tive wildflowers only, currently available reptiles, amphibians, birds and commercially, are not a viable option due mammals) helping to conserve to their poor adaptability to local agro- not just insect pollinators (like nomic conditions, high-yield fluctuations bees) but local biodiversity in Need for pollinator conservation (based on locality and annual production general. variation), as well as high management 5. Pollinator Sanctuaries, especial- and production cost. Suitable Pollinator ly along roadways, would create Mixes could be used to create Pollinator natural pathways between vari- by establishing sanctuaries Sanctuaries along farm perimeters, hard ous remaining natural “islands” to access and unused areas of a farm, so that species could move from forest fringes, adjoining highways, boule- one natural habitat to another vards and wetlands, city and municipal and, thus, find food, nesting parks and gardens, golf courses, unused habitats and breeding partners or agronomically unsuitable areas, to continue genetic diversity By Saikat Kumar Basu remediation sites, and unused availa- within species. ble sites in both rural and urban areas. 6. Since forage species are includ- Development of suitable eco-friendly ed in the proposed Pollinator Pollinator Mixes for different agro-cli- Mixes they could be used by matic regions could therefore have both ranchers as pastures for late fall positive ecological and economic impli- grazing of animals. cations in terms of ecological services 7. Pollinator Sanctuaries, integrat- and environmental cost-benefit ratio. ed with wetland development, Bee foraging on Gaillardia flowers. PHOTO: S. K. BASU can develop into suitable aquat- Benefits: ic habitats for aquatic birds, 1. Establishment of low cost, low especially if the accompanying maintenance, highly affordable water body is well stocked with dynamic natural ecosystems fishes. that can cater to the nesting and 8. Mixtures of long and short foraging needs of a wide diversi- grasses in the mix can attract ty of insect pollinators, including both small passerine and honey bees and native bees. ground nesting birds to Pollina- 2. Long term production benefits tor Sanctuaries over time which for local and/or regional agri- would add to the local biodiver- culture, forestry and apiculture sity. industries. 9. The forage legumes in the 3. Pollinator Sanctuaries, once mix would enrich soil quality established, can slowly develop through biological nitrogen into highly biodiverse, complex, fixation. natural ecosystems. 10. Species like different Brassi- 4. Well established Pollinator ca members and salt tolerant Honey bee foraging on canola Sanctuaries will also attract grasses would help in phytore- flower. PHOTO: S. K. BASU several other local invertebrates mediation of previously agro- and vertebrates (like small nomically unsuitable areas. A pollinator moth visiting volunteer alfalfa plant in full bloom. PHOTO: S. K. BASU

SECT pollinators like natural cross pollination of a wide diversi- bees (honey bees and ty of crops. Under these circumstances, it native bees), moths and is absolutely necessary that we conserve INbutterflies, and pollina- our precious insect pollinators to secure tor friendly species of beetles and flies the future of crop production and apicul- are showing a trend of gradual decline ture industries. It is time for us to develop across Canada, including the province of a long term, comprehensive, cost effec- Alberta. A number of natural and anthro- tive, and sustainable conservation model pogenic factors are responsible for this, to protect natural pollinators. but the bee populations, in particular, It is therefore important to establish are the worst impacted. Environmental Pollinator Sanctuaries, Pollinator Gar- pollution, over application of agro-chem- dens or Pollinator Habitats at suitable icals, changes in the land use patterns, sites by using appropriate custom-de- industrial agriculture, parasitic diseases, signed Pollinator Mixes. Such Pollinator lack of sufficient foraging plants, and Mixes could include selected native access to adequate multi-species nutri- wildflowers and grasses as well as polli- tion are some of the factors impacting nator-friendly annual/biennial/perennial bee population significantly. The gradual forage legumes and grasses in different decline of insect pollinators like bees is proportions suitable for various agro-cli- alarming since they have direct implica- matic zones. Plant species selected for tions on our future agricultural produc- the mix must be flowering in sequence, tivity and also on the stability of fragile one after another, to extend the pollina- natural ecosystems. tor (bee) foraging period, and provide It is important to note that a large them with adequate supply of nectar and number of crops and wildflowers are pollen. Pollinator Mixes need to be de- exclusively dependent on natural (bio- veloped based on appropriate agronomic logical) pollinators like insects, snails parameters of the target growing region and slugs, small birds (humming birds), based on local agro-climatic conditions, and mammals (like bats) for pollination. and keeping in mind the local pollinator Among all these insect pollinators, bees diversity and their foliage preferences. Butterfly resting on Crested wheatgrass. PHOTO: S. K. BASU perform the most significant role in the Pollinator Mixes constituting of na- Pollinators like butterflies and bees visiting Pollinator Sanctuaries established on farm perimeter. PHOTO: S. K. BASU 29 JULY 2018 6 COMICS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 29 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 7 THE FATE OF AN AGED

By Laura Htet O one wants to be UDE English walked to her and a harsh voice aged. Ko Ko Kyaw not could be heard. only is disgusted but “How come? I helped you Nalso fears the aged pee only just now. Now, you want state. As it is natural for man to to do it again, how dare you? Not get aged, one can ask whether now. You have to wait until 9pm.” being aged is fearful. However, for “I might pee in bed, son. Ko Ko Kyaw, as he has not only Please help me get up,” said seen those who got old earlier Ma Ma Win. than him and their troubles but “I can’t let you do it. You just also remembered their incidents, have to wait until 9,” said her the thoughts of him in their con- son-in-law irrevocably and left. ditions make him scared. Ko Ko Kyaw sadly reflected An aged period is important on the thought that healthy ones for everyone. For the young and were not able to have sympathy the middle-aged, although they on those who were aged and sick. work hard for their living, they In his mind, Ko Ko Kyaw was im- become poor only when they be- agining himself becoming old and come physically and mentally sick and thinking who would be weak. They are not poor in food, looking after him and what kind of clothing and shelter, but they are relationship he would encounter the ones who suffer from mental then. Becoming aged cannot be unhappiness every day. escaped. However, he does not Among those is Ma Ma Win, want to meet the severe torture Ko Ko Kyaw’s next door neigh- of infirmity. He is not able to pre- bour, who could be seen and vent it, although he doesn’t know heard, even if one wishes not to. what fate has prescribed for his Since he was young, Ko Ko Kyaw life. Whenever he hears Ma Ma addressed her intimately as Ma Win’s groans, he fears the time of Ma Win. Once, Ma Ma Win was when he himself would become a government servant and so aged and weak ahead of time. was her better-half. When their Meanwhile, her youngest department was shut down by daughter came back from Yan- the government, many of the em- gon. Her son-in-law expressed ployees, including Ma Ma Win, a sigh of relief, now that he did were forced to retire. However, not have to do the housework as Ma Ma Win was a well-expe- anymore. However, one can hear rienced woman, she was active Ma Ma Win being scolded more and alert, and both she and her when her youngest daughter ar- husband were able to struggle rived home. She accused Ma Ma on with their life. Win for not doing the exercises, At present, her eldest son is for not walking and for just lying a retired officer from a govern- ters tried to cure her ailment with sympathized with both Ma Ma and scolding at Ma Ma Win. in bed. It seemed Ma Ma Win did ment department. She has two physicians, and initially there Win suffering a chronic disease One night, Ko Ko Kyaw not gain favour staying with her daughters – the elder one is a was some progress, though she and her youngest daughter who heard Ma Ma Win’s faint voice son-in-law nor in the presence of junior officer, also in a govern- did not regain a perfect recovery. took it upon herself to look after calling for someone. her youngest daughter. I guessed ment department. The younger After some years, her condition her mother. “Ah, Tun, come over to me… Ma Ma Win’s feeling in bed in one is not a government servant took a turn for the worse, and she One day, Ma Ma Win’s Ah, Tun, come over to me.” She such a situation. She would defi- but she got married to a govern- spent most of her time on bed youngest daughter happened was uttering the same thing nitely be not happy. ment staff and is settled in the instead of moving about here and to travel to Yangon. One of her again and again, calling out to One night, at about eight, same ward, earning her living there in the house. Just before aunts in Yangon was unexpect- Tun Oo, a regular at the pub. her elder daughter came to her from running a licensed pub. the stroke, Ma Ma Win got her edly hospitalized, and she left “Please come quickly, son, I house and gave her a device to With all her children settled, youngest daughter to come and her mother with her husband wish to pee.” listen to religious sermons. It Ma Ma Win suffered a paralytic live together with her, and so for over two weeks, so that she As she was aged and para- seemed to be an MP3 device. stroke. She who was always alert nursing her mother through her could take care of her aunt. Dur- lyzed, she was concerned that “I downloaded many ser- and active has now suddenly be- suffering fell solely on the shoul- ing that period, the weather was she would pee in her bed, so she mons into this device in order come disabled. She cannot move ders of this daughter. As time quite cold causing Ma Ma Win was calling out for someone who that you can listen to them in her right limbs properly now, lingered, she could not bear it just to lie in bed. Ma Ma Win’s would be nearby. However, no bed, Mother. Listen to these ser- neither she can move about out- more and she seemed to become son-in-law became tied up pre- one seemed attentive to Ma Ma mons conveniently in bed. You side her house. It’s been seven or impatient at times. She would paring meals, running the pub Win. Although there were four just have to press this button eight years now that she’s been even occasionally shout at Ma and nursing his mother-in-law. or five drunkards in the pub, not to hear the sermons,” the elder confined to the indoors. Ma Win, her mother. Ko Ko Kyaw He, too, became impatient, and one of them paid attention to daughter said. At first, her son and daugh- saw all these happenings, and he he could often be heard shouting her. After a while, her son-in-law SEE PAGE S-8 29 JULY 2018 8 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Locksmith Dictates

The Locksmith dictates All the doors be locked. Any opposing hands he eliminates, Any open hearts shall be blocked.

The Locksmith has a key Yet he pretends he has none As if no change were a necessity, Everything’s been done.

Here, in this dark, narrow cell, Where sunshine has been forever blocked, The Locksmith is determined to dwell, Getting his mind safely locked.

Zaw Tun

The fate of an aged

FROM PAGE S-7 is your daily life routine. You do not pay years, have attained a certain state of do it. Ko Ko Kyaw wonders whether the Although it is nothing for a healthy homage to the Lord Buddha. You nev- Dhamma or not. But what he realized members of that organization practice young person to press a button, what the er observe the Five Precepts. You told was he had already got many lessons on Buddhism or not. He doesn’t understand, youngsters would not understand is how Father to practise Dhamma before his Dhamma, just by observing what was if those who do not practice Buddhism, complicated it was for an aged person to death, I heard. We still remember it. Now going on at his neighbour’s. Listening to wholeheartedly donate and spend their press a button. Ko Ko Kyaw sympathized it’s your turn. You do not practise any those words associating with Ma Ma Win’s money taking care of the aged people with Ma Ma Win that if she had pressed Dhamma. You don’t listen to any sermons, daughters and son-in-law, and their way of who are not their relatives or their next the wrong button, she would not have an even though you’re given a device to do expressing them, Ko Ko Kyaw had already of kin, why sons and daughters who are idea how to correct it. No doubt, aged so. What Dhamma have you attained?” attained for a long time the Dhamma of real Buddhists look after their parents in a people do not want to handle or utilize “Nothing!” interrupted her son-in- being infirm and old. In reality, the state manner where for just a mouthful of rice, modern electronic devices. Although Ko law, which Ko Ko Kyaw heard. of being weak and aged is not easy at all. you get a beating with a stick? Ko Kyaw heard a sermon for a while that The elder daughter continued… Parents who have nurtured their children, If Ma Ma Win were in Singapore, she night, that was it. There were no more “When you pass away, where will you taking the trouble for many years, are now would surely be sent to such a home for sermons to be heard. go? If you don’t practise Dhamma yet, in a situation, where for just a mouthful of the aged. Ko Ko Kyaw gazes and realizes Last night was different, Ko Ko Kyaw even at such a state where you have to rice, you get a beating with a stick, when that the status of old age for Ma Ma Win thought, as Ma Ma Win had not gone to be lying on the bed, when will you start their children look after them. Again and would be much, much better if she was bed yet. Her elder daughter was heard doing it? In spite of being in bed with again, this lesson is being attained. sent to such a home for the aged. questioning in a loud voice outside the illness, you can sleep and eat well. You Ko Ko Kyaw remembered the words front door whether her mother had al- have good consciousness and mindful- told by a friend of his who works at a home ready gone to bed. ness. Your memory is still good. You re- for the aged in Singapore. Singapore’s so- “I just came back from a trip. Is Moth- member everything, starting from your ciety is such that children often do not look er already in bed?” childhood days up to now. Even in this after their parents. The aged are sent to “No,” the younger daughter replied. situation, aren’t you able to listen to the the homes for the aged. All-round respon- Ko Ko Kyaw heard the elder one en- sermons?” Ko Ko Kyaw heard her words sibilities for the aged are taken by those tering the house and uttering without any of goodwill, mingled with anger. homes. The aged home where his friend interruptions… The younger daughter added a single works is supported by an international “I’ll tell you, Mother. You’re too con- word or two, but those words were only organization that bears up all expenses. siderate for yourself. No doubt, you are in support of her elder sister’s. The organization donates a sum of two going through such a life. We tell you As their two houses were adjacent, million US dollars for this home for the to do your exercises, but you don’t, and Ko Ko Kyaw could hear almost every aged and the home has to use up all the just sleep. After sleep, you want to pee. word. He did not know for sure whether donation. If not, those who are responsible After peeing, you go to sleep again. This Ma Ma Win, who is now around eighty would be investigated why they didn’t