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Vol. V, No. 88, 1st Waxing of Second Waso 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 13 July 2018 President U Win Myint receives Hungarian, Irish ambassadors

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes the delegation of United Wa State Army (UWSA) at the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre. PHOTO: MNA

President U Win Myint receives Hungarian Ambassador Dr. Peter Jakab. PHOTO: MNA State Counsellor

PRESIDENT U Win Myint separate- and promoting investment between the ly received two outgoing ambassadors, two countries. receives EAOs Hungarian Ambassador to Myanmar Dr. During the meeting with the Am- Peter Jakab and Ireland Ambassador to bassador from Ireland, they discussed UNION Peace Conference-21st Century ceived United Wa State Army (UWSA) Myanmar Mr. Brendan Gerard Rogers at promoting bilateral relations, providing Panglong Central Organising Commit- Vice Chairman U Kyauk Kaw An, Shan the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw humanitarian aid and Myanmar democ- tee Chairperson and State Counsellor State Progressive Party (SSPP) Chair- yesterday morning. racy and peace processes. Also present Daw Aung San Suu Kyi received leaders man U Hsay Htin, National Democratic During the meeting with the Hungari- at the meetings were Union Minister and representatives of Ethnic Armed Or- Alliance Army (NDAA) [Mongla] Vice an Ambassador, they discussed promoting for Union Government Office U Thaung ganisations (EAOs) at the National Rec- Chairman U San Pae and Kachin In- diplomatic relations and friendship be- Tun, Deputy Minister for President Office onciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) in dependence Organisation (KIO) Vice tween the two countries, Myanmar democ- U Min Thu and responsible officials.— Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. Chairman (2) S. Gun Maw at 3 pm and racy and national reconciliation processes, Myanmar News Agency The State Counsellor separately re- SEE PAGE-6 Day Two of 21st Century Panglong Third Session held

GROUP meetings of the Third meeting, Union Peace Dialogue eral U Tun Tun Oo explained the General Dr. Wah Wah Maung At the Hluttaw group meet- Session of the Union Peace Con- Joint Committee (UPDJC) mem- conference work process. explained the policy proposals ing, UPDJC member U Khun ference-21st Century Panglong ber Union Minister U Thein Swe Afterwards, Peace Com- on the political sector, econom- Maung Thaung delivered an were held on the second day of delivered an opening speech. mission advisor U Hla Maung ic sector, social sector, security opening speech, followed by the conference at the Myanmar Next, UPDJC member Un- Shwe, Director General U Aung sector and land & environment UPDJC secretary U Aung Soe International Convention Centre ion Ministers Dr. Win Myat Aye, Naing Oo, Director General Daw sector and group members dis- explaining the conference work II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. U Thant Sin Maung, Nai Thet San San Aye, Director General cussed and made suggestions on process. At the government group Lwin and Union Attorney Gen- U Kyaw Kyaw Han and Director the sector-wise policy proposals. SEE PAGE-2

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LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS BUSINESS BUSINESS Gov’t, World Bank Second MRF farmers MFF fish & prawn discuss speeding up earthquake get access to sector to participate Myanmar economic forum to be 3-year loan in Myanmar-China policy reformation held in Yangon plan from MAB Eco Corridor Project PAGE-4 PAGE-4 PAGE-5 PAGE-5 13 JULY 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR President U Win Myint receives UN Special Envoy to Myanmar

PRESIDENT U Win Myint re- rights, rule of law and national ceived a delegation led by UN peace. Special Envoy to Myanmar Ms. Present at the meeting were Christine Schraner Burgener at Union Minister for Labour, Im- the Presidential Palace in Nay migration and Population U Pyi Taw yesterday. Thein Swe, Union Minister for Among the topics discussed Social Welfare, Relief and Re- were the Rakhine situation, the settlement Dr. Win Myat Aye and peace process, democratic tran- other officials.—Myanmar News President U Win Myint poses for a photo together with a delegation led by UN Special Envoy Ms. Christine sition, democracy and human Agency Schraner Burgener in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker receives outgoing Hungarian ambassador

PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat received outgoing Hungarian Ambassador to My- anmar Dr. Peter Jakab at the Hluttaw building in Nay Pyi Taw Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat meets with Hungarian Ambassador to Myanmar Dr. Peter Jakab in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA yesterday. Vice President U Myint Swe welcomes UN Special Envoy Ms. During the meeting, they views on issues relating to co- taw Deputy Speaker U Tun Tun Christine Schraner Burgener in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA discussed cooperation between operation in the economic and Hein and officials from the Py- the Myanmar and Hungary par- education sectors. Also present ithu Hluttaw office.—Myanmar Vice President U Myint liaments, along with exchanging at the meeting were Pyithu Hlut- News Agency Swe meets UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Day Two of Union Peace ...

FROM PAGE-1 VICE President U Myint Swe tions for the development and Hluttaw representatives U met with UN Special Envoy stabilisation of Rakhine State. Pyone Cho @ U Htay Win Aung, to Myanmar Ms. Christine Present at the meeting Naw Chris Tun @ Dr. Arr Kar Schraner Burgener and her were Union Minister for Social Moe, Mi Kun Chan, U Lwin Ko delegation at the Presidential Welfare, Relief and Resettle- Latt, U Myint Lwin, Daw Zin Mar Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yester- ment Dr. Win Myat Aye, Perma- Aung, U Min Oo, Daw Nan Htwe day. nent Secretary of the Ministry Thu, U N Hton Kha Naw San, They discussed national of Foreign Affairs U Myint Thu Daw Ni Shwe Hlyan, U Tin Thit reconciliation, the peace pro- and other officials.—Myanmar @ U Yi Mon, U Aung Soe, U Zaw cess, and national level opera- News Agency Min Latt and U Soe Lay @ U Soe Win policy proposals on political sector, economic sector, social Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker sector, security sector and land & Second day of the Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong environment sector respectively Conference at the Myanmar International Convention Centre II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA receives Malaysian and group members discussed and made suggestions on the sec- tor-wise policy proposals. Lian Hmung Sakhong delivered U Thu Wai delivered an opening ambassador At the Tatmadaw group an opening speech. speech and group-wise meet- meeting, chairman Lt-Gen Tin At the group meetings, ex- ings were conducted, where AMYOTHA Hluttaw Speaker two countries, legislation pro- Maung Win delivered an open- planations on the programme of programmes of the discussion Mahn Win Khaing Than re- cesses of the parliaments of the ing speech and members of dis- the discussion and work guide- were explained, work guidelines ceived Malaysian Ambassador two countries and development cussion committees on political, lines were conducted and group read and sector-wise discussion to Myanmar Mr. Zahairi Baha- issues in the economic and ed- economic, social, security and members discussed and made subjects explained. Group mem- rim at the guest hall of the Hlut- ucation sectors. Also present land & environment conducted suggestions on the political, eco- bers discussed and suggested taw in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. at the meeting were Amyotha sector-wise discussion on policy nomic, social, security and land on the political, economic, social, During the meeting, they Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U Aye proposals. At the ethnic armed & environment policy proposals. security and land & environment cordially discussed promoting Tha Aung and officials from the organisations group meeting, At the political parties group policy proposals.—Myanmar bilateral relations between the Amyotha Hluttaw office.—MNA UPDJC Vice Chairman Dr. Salai meeting, UPDJC Vice Chairman News Agency 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Spread democracy! We must spread democracy and must try to build an independent Myanmar through this system. Only democracy is suitable for independence as it is the only system that supports peace. So, democracy must be our goal!

(Excerpt from the speech delivered by Bogyoke Aung San at the fourth State leaders meeting in August 1945)

State Counsellor receives UCCPF committee members

UNION Peace Conference-21st were discussed. Century Panglong Central Or- Present at the meeting were ganising Committee Chairper- Union Minister for Social Welfare, son and State Counsellor Daw Relief and Resettlement Dr. Win Aung San Suu Kyi received the Myat Aye, Peace Commission Union Level Committee CSOs Chairman Dr. Tin Myo Win, (Civil Society Organisations) Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Peace Forum (UCCPF) com- Tin, Yangon Region government mittee members at the National Minister for Social Affairs U Naing Reconciliation and Peace Centre Ngan Lin and Director General (NRPC) in Nay Pyi Taw yester- U Zaw Htay. UCCPF committee day morning. members who attended the meet- During the meeting, matters ing were Daw Hsaung Win, Naw relating to work conducted by the Takaw Poo, U Kyaw Moe Hlaing, CSO Forum, support and assis- Daw Khaing Lei Lei Myint, U Win tance provided by CSOs in the Myint Htway, Nan Nu Sabe Phyu, national reconciliation and peace Daw Ohnmar Kyaw, U Zin Myo process and the status of repre- Aung, U Soe Hlaing Oo, U Moe sentatives from the CSO Forum Thu Aung, Daw Thida Oo, U Kyaw attending the Union Peace Con- Zin, U Ye Lwin Soe and U Myat Members of the Union Level Committee CSOs Peace Forum pose for a documentary photo taken together with ference-21st Century Panglong Thu Win.—MNA State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, following their meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA

State Counsellor separately receives UN senior official, IOM director general

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi receives International Organization for Migration Director General Mr. William Lacy Swing in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

STATE Counsellor Daw Aung During the meeting with anmar and the United Nations. San Suu Kyi separately received Mr. Haoliang Xu, they discussed During the meeting with Mr. United Nations Assistant Sec- matters relating to the imple- William Lacy Swing, they dis- retary-General and United Na- mentation of a memorandum cussed matters relating to work tions Development Programme of understanding between the conducted by IOM, necessary (UNDP) Assistant Administra- Myanmar government, UNDP assistance provided by IOM to tor and Director for Regional and the United Nations High Myanmar over migrants and the Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Commissioner for Refugees; progress of the peace and rec- Mr. Haoliang Xu and Interna- Myanmar drawing up a sustain- onciliation process in Myanmar. tional Organization for Migration able development programme; Also present at the meet- (IOM) Director General Mr. Wil- finalizing the drawing up of ing were Ministry of Foreign liam Lacy Swing at the Ministry the United Nations assistance Affairs Permanent Secretary U State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes United Nations of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw, framework; and current and fu- Myint Thu and senior officials.— Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Haoliang Xu. PHOTO: MNA yesterday morning. ture cooperation between My- Myanmar News Agency 13 JULY 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Second earthquake forum to be held in Yangon www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

ACTING CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe, By Nyein Nyein [email protected]

EXPATRIATE CONSULTANT EDITOR THE second earthquake fo- Mark Angeles, rum, organised by the Min- markrangeles@gmail .com istry of Social Welfare, Relief SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT and Resettlement and the gov- Kyaw Myaing ernment of Yangon Region,

SENIOR TRANSLATORS will be held at Yangon Tech- Zaw Min, nological University today and [email protected] tomorrow (13 and 14 July). Win Ko Ko Aung, [email protected] The forum will be held with the aim of sharing infor- INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR mation about earthquakes, Ye Htut Tin, [email protected] increasing community aware- ness on earthquake prepared- LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), ness and response, ensuring [email protected] earthquake preparedness Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), among stakeholders con- [email protected] cerned, organising key players TRANSLATORS for strengthening earthquake Khaing Thanda Lwin, preparedness and response Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon capacity through emergency Zaw Htet Oo planning and organising key Kyaw Zin Lin players to establish quick and Kyaw Zin Tun effective earthquake response A tourist takes a picture of the damaged ancient Tayoke Pyay Temple on 26 August, 2016, after a 6.8 REPORTER mechanisms and plans for magnitude earthquake hit Bagan. PHOTO: AFP May Thet Hnin, Yangon Region. [email protected] [email protected] Moreover, to be able to because of the small population security forces. Region. Again, in August 2016, prepare and respond to mas- and only a few high-risk build- According to Myanmar’s ge- there was another earthquake of PHOTOGRAPHER sive earthquakes, a mecha- ings. But now, if a massive earth- ographic position, being located the same magnitude near Chauk Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar nism system will be set up so quake hits, it can cause a major on geological faults, such as the Township in Magway Region. It COMPUTER TEAM that different departments disaster and loss of life because Sagaing, Kyaukkyan and Rakhine caused lots of damage to many Tun Zaw , Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, remain connected. of lower capacity to respond, lack faults, earthquakes are signifi- pagodas and temples in Bagan Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, According to current of preparedness, lower-quality cant hazards here. According to in central Myanmar. Last Janu- Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, situation, the government high-risk buildings and a growing the history of Myanmar, some of ary, there was an earthquake of Sanda Hnin needs to review the survey, population. the earthquakes have led to the a magnitude of 6 near Pyu Town EDITORIAL SECTION preparedness and response The key to surviving an loss of human lives and caused of Bago Region. (+95) (01)8604529, over earthquakes to reduce earthquake and reducing the risk major damage to the affected Due to massive and frequent Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 the damage caused. Small of death or injury lies in identify- regions. Myanmar’s biggest earthquakes in Myanmar, it is CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION and medium earthquakes ing potential quake areas, estab- earthquake, measuring 8.2 on the necessary that all those who are San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, frequently hit Myanmar in lishing a proper building code and Richter scale, took place in 1912 involved should be prepared and Hotline - 09 974424114 the first three months of 2018. putting in place comprehensive along the Kyaukkyan fault in Shan have proper systems, plans and ADVERTISING & MARKETING Previously, there was disaster response plans that in- State. In April 2016, there was actions in place which can safe- ( +95) (01) 8604530, no major damage caused by volve families, schools, govern- an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude guard people, cities and commu- Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] earthquakes in Yangon Region ment agencies, the police and in some townships of Sagaing nities in Myanmar. [email protected]

Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Gov’t, World Bank discuss speeding up 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Myanmar economic policy reformation www.facebook.com/ globalnewlightofmyanmar By Nyein Nyein agement are essential to According to MEM, the this potential by building human achieving the objectives of gross domestic product growth and physical capital and by har- MYANMAR government and peace, stability and other rate in Myanmar has increased nessing the nation’s innovative World Bank officials discussed sustainable development to 6.4 per cent in 2017-2018 from and creative power, including the Myanmar economic policy goals. The MSDP is drawn 5.9 per cent in 2016-2017. The mobilising a dynamic private reformation process for the im- up to rally all necessary re- report indicates a favorable sector, said Gevorg Sargsyan, plementation of the Myanmar sources to achieve the goal outlook with growth expected World Bank Myanmar Repre- Sustainable Development Plan of bringing stability to our na- to increase to 6.8 per cent in sentative. Write for us (MSDP) at Hilton Hotel, Nay Pyi tion,” said U Maung Maung 2018-2019. The MEM also indicated

We appreciate your feedback and Taw, yesterday. Win, Deputy Minister for But, there are many risks some risks related to con- contributions. If you have any comments The discussion was jointly Planning and Finance. in Myanmar’s economic sector. cerns over the slow pace of or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email organised by the Ministry of Moreover, the discussion Among them is the uncertainty reforms and limited progress [email protected] Planning and Finance and the was held with the aim to ex- in global trade and commodity in addressing the humanitar- with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only World Bank, and focused on the change ideas over the recent prices. ian crisis in Rakhine State. able to publish “Letter to the Editor” MSDP. economic policy and analysis of “Myanmar has the poten- There also remain perceptions that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words “As described in the the Myanmar Economic Moni- tial to grow even faster than its of practical inefficiency, cen- please be aware that your letter will be MSDP, economic stability tor (MEM), which was released current rate. The MSDP pro- tralised decision–making and edited. and macroeconomics man- in May. vides the framework to realise emerging protectionism. 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 5 MRF farmers get access to MFF fish & prawn sector to participate in Myanmar- 3-year loan plan from MAB China Eco Corridor Project

By May Thet Hnin fore, also carry a potential in the China market. THE Myanmar Fisheries MFF is planning to set up Federation’s (MFF) fish and a new project for the China prawn farming sector will par- market. Recently, MFF met ticipate in the Myanmar-Chi- with Chinese diplomats in My- na Economic Corridor Pro- anmar, and during the meet- ject, which is part of China’s ing, China’s central and state One Belt, One Road (OBOR) governments showed interest initiative, said U Win Kyaing, in Myanmar’s fisheries sector, secretary of MFF. said U Win Kyaing. “The China market is a “The Myanmar-China huge one and the consump- Economic Corridor Project tion rate is growing, year will be set up by both govern- after year. Therefore, we ments and include a varie- have to take advantage of ty of businesses. So, we are the Myanmar-China Eco- planning to incorporate the nomic Corridor Project,” he fisheries sector into the pro- added. ject. If the government and “China is one of the cap- private sector will cooperate, ital-rich and high-technology it will be successful. If MFF countries. Therefore, we will can handle the China market, try to get the capital loan, it can meet the target, said U A farmer ploughs land to get it ready for paddy cultivation. PHOTO: SUPPLIED technology and machinery Win Kyaing. from China,” he further add- The governments of ed. China and Myanmar will By May Thet Hnin per cent. eyawady, Bago and Yangon re- China has offered to sign a memorandum of under- This loan plan can benefit gions. Some farmers in Danubyu purchase as much white standing (MoU) to implement MYANMAR Rice Federation’s farmers in their agribusiness Township have built roads on shrimp—identified as Van- the OBOR project very soon. (MRF) member farmers can activities, such as farmland their own on a small scale with namei shrimp—as Myanmar Under the MoU, China will get three-year loans from the treatment, improving irrigation the use of loans, in order to en- can produce. The consump- provide assistance in many Myanmar Apex Bank (MAB), by water, livestock breeding and sure smooth transportation in tion of giant sea perch and sectors, including basic infra- putting up land registration docu- growing crops, he continued. the rural areas. striped dwarf catfish, which structure and loans for entre- ment Form-7 as a collateral, said MAB’s chief business officer The state-owned Myan- are bred in Myanmar, has in- preneurs. China will also plan U Ye Min Aung, secretary of MRF. U Kyaw Ni Khin said that MAB mar Agriculture Development creased in China, and there- to invest in Myanmar. MRF is promoting access to is introducing farmer loans on a Bank also provides seasonal and finance and financial inclusion trial basis and will try to promote agricultural loans to farmers. for its members, in collaboration its service based on MAB’s col- However, loan plans of private with MAB, he maintained. laboration with its development commercial banks are limited MAB provides Ks400,000 partners, respective state and in scope and difficult for farmers Corrigendum per acre under the three-year- region governments and related to access. Now, MAB has intro- term loan programme and it departments. duced its three-year-term loan Please read ‘that federal is not a system for secession’ demands repayment in five in- MAB provides loans to plan to help support farmers in and ‘the main principles of non-secession from the Union’, stallments during harvest time MRF’s farmers in Danubyu increasing productivity, profita- in place of ‘that federal is not a system for cessation’ and ‘the at an annual interest rate of 13 and other townships in the Ay- bility and prosperity. main principles of non-cessation from the Union’, in first and second paragraphs of column 3, page 5, of the news story, “State Counsellor: Historical duty of establishing a democratic federal union for future generations now resting on our shoulders”, Agro export value down by $137 that appeared in our 12 July 2018 issue. — GNLM million in nearly three months

THE export of agriculture prod- Chinese buyers are currently and broken rice, pulses, corn ucts from 1 April to 29 June in observing the market and low- and rubber. Fruits and vegeta- the current six-month interim ering the purchase price of rice. bles, sesame, dried tea leaves, period prior to the 2018-2019 fis- Additionally, the mung bean and sugar and other agro products cal year was worth US$710.8 mil- pigeon pea markets have also are also exported to foreign lion, a decrease of $137 million not fully recovered yet, following countries. compared to the same period India’s restrictions on the impor- The commerce ministry is in the 2017-2018 FY, according tation of those items. striving to help deal with the to trade figures released by the In the export sector, the ag- challenges faced by farmers, commerce ministry. riculture industry performed the such as high input costs, pro- The decline in agro exports best, along with natural gas ex- curement of pedigree seeds, Call 09251022355, is attributed to low demand from ports. The main goods exported high cultivation costs and erratic Thin Thin May, 09974424848 neighbouring country, China. in the agriculture sector are rice weather problems. —Mon Mon 13 JULY 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

State Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives UN special envoy, Counsellor Malaysian Ambassador, KNU chairman separately receives EAOs COMMANDER-in-Chief of De- fence Services Senior General FROM PAGE-1 Min Aung Hlaing received UN Ta’ang National Liberation Army Special Envoy to Myanmar Ms. (TNLA) Deputy Chairman U Tar Christine Schraner Burgener at Ku Lan, U Yan Win Zhong of My- the Bayintnaung Guesthouse in anmar National Democratic Alli- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. ance Army (MNDAA) and U Nyo They openly discussed collabo- Tun Aung of Arakan Army (AA) rative efforts towards sustaina- at 4:30 pm. ble peace and anti-drug opera- During the meeting, matters tions by the Union Government related to reducing conflicts, the and the Tatmadaw. signing of the Nationwide Cease- The Senior General re- fire Agreement (NCA) and par- ceived Malaysian Ambassador ticipating in political discussions Mr. Zahairi Bin Baharim at were discussed. noon. They openly discussed Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and members of the Peace Process Steering Team of NCA (Nationwide Also present at the meetings promoting military relations Ceasefire Agreement) signatories pose for a documentary photo in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA were Union Peace Dialogue Joint between the two countries, Committee (UPDJC) Vice Chair- sharing news and information, man Saw Mutu Sae Poe. Commander-in-Chief (Navy) cil of Shan State/ Shan State man Union Minister U Kyaw Tint collaborating on anti-terrorism During the meeting, they Admiral Tin Aung San, Com- Army U Baung Khe, Pa-O Na- Swe, Peace Commission Chair- and anti-drug trafficking, con- discussed what measures mander-in-Chief (Air) General tional Liberation Organization man Dr. Tin Myo Win, Deputy ducting goodwill visits between should be taken to achieve Maung Maung Kyaw, Tatmadaw Patron Khun Okkar, Arakan Ministers U Min Thu and U Khin military personnel, exchange union peace and to encourage officials from the Office of the Liberation Party Vice-Chair- Maung Tin and Director General programmes between sports non-signatories to sign the NCA Commander-in-Chief (Army) man U Khaing Soe Naing U Zaw Htay. teams, joint military drills and as soon as possible. and Lt-Gen Khin Zaw Oo (retd). Aung, All Burma Students’ After the meetings, the State exchanging military medical Present at the meeting Present with the KNU Democratic Front Chairman Counsellor presented the leaders expertise. with the Senior General were Chairman were Karen Benev- U Tan Khe, Chin National and representatives of the EAOs Next, the Senior General Deputy Commander-in-Chief olent Army Chairman Saw Mo Front Chairman U Pu Zin Kyone, with regional products, and they received members of the Peace of Defence Services Command- Shae, Karen National Union/Ka- New Mon State Party Chairman in return presented gifts to the Process Steering Team of NCA er-in-Chief (Army) Vice Sen- ren National Liberation Army U Naing Htaw Mon and State Counsellor and then posed (Nationwide Ceasefire Agree- ior General Soe Win, Chief of (Peace Council) General Sec- Lahu Democratic Union for commemorative photos.— ment) signatories, led by Karen the General Staff (Army, Navy retary Naw Kapaw Htoo, Chair- Vice-Chairman U Kyar Solo- Myanmar News Agency National Union (KNU) Chair- and Air) General Mya Tun Oo, man of the Restoration Coun- mon.—MNA

Peace Commission Chairman receives China’s special envoy, NSCN-K Chairman, KNPP Vice Chairman PEACE Commission Chairman Vice Chairman Khu Oo Reh and Chairman Khu Oo Reh and par- Dr. Tin Myo Win separately re- party at the Myanmar Inter- ty, matters relating to peace and ceived a delegation led by Mr. national Convention Centre II signing of the NCA (Nationwide Sun Guoxiang, Special Envoy for meeting hall yesterday morning. Ceasefire Agreement) were dis- Asian Affairs of the Ministry of During the meetings, with the cussed. Present at the meetings Foreign Affairs of the People’s Re- delegation led by Mr. Sun Guox- were Peace Commission Vice public of China, National Socialist iang and NSCN-K Chairman U Chairman U Thein Zaw, mem- Council of Nagaland – Khaplang Ant Khant and party, they dis- ber U Aung Soe, advisers U Hla (NSCN-K) Chairman U Ant Kant cussed matters relating to peace Maung Shwe and Dr. Min Zaw Oo, and party and the Karenni Na- and regional developments. At and support group members and Peace Commission Chairman Dr. Tin Myo Win holds talk with the tional Progressive Party-KNPP the meeting with KNPP Vice officials.—MNA delegation of the Karenni National Progressive Party. PHOTO: MNA

Central Committee for implementing Myanmar-China Border Economic Zone holds first meeting

THE Central Committee for im- zone is part of the One Belt One of small and medium enterprises Later, central committee development, creation of job op- plementing the Myanmar-China Road initiative by China to create (SMEs) resulting in increased secretary Deputy Minister U portunities for local residents, Border Economic Zone held its economic corridors. productivity, and increased trade Aung Htoo and joint-secretary and implementation of the three first coordination meeting at the The Myanmar-China eco- between Myanmar and China, Director-General of the Depart- designated locations considered Ministry of Commerce in Nay nomic zone was discussed be- said the Union Minister. ment of Trade U Yan Naing Htun in the MoU. Pyi Taw yesterday. Central com- tween Chinese officials and the The MoU states that a lo- gave explanations. This was followed by the at- mittee Chairman Union Minister State Counsellor during her state cation should be designated for Next, central committee tending deputy ministers, state for Commerce Dr. Than Myint visit to China in August 2016 and the economic zone and Kanpiketi Vice-Chairmen Kachin State and region ministers for plan- delivered the opening address. an MoU was signed in May 2017. near Kachin State and China’s Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung, ning and finance asking questions The Union Minister said The benefits from establish- border, Muse in Shan State and Shan State Chief Minister Dr. and affirmations concerning the China is implementing the 21st ing this economic zone include Chinshwehaw region are in con- Lin Htut and U Kyauk Htechan, establishment of the econom- Century Maritime Silk Road to increased investment from home sideration. The Union Minister Chairman of the leading body of ic zone. Central committee commercially connect with coun- and abroad, a wider range of re- implored the attendees to engage Kokang Self-Administered Zone, Vice-Chairman Dr. Khet Aung tries around the world. The My- gional business opportunities and in discussions about the MoU’s presented their respective re- delivered the closing speech.— anmar-China border economic local employability, development future operations. gion’s investment and economic Myanmar News Agency 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

Mongpon Sawbwa Sao San Tun, advocator of Shan, Bamar solidarity

hand in hand with Bogyoke (Aung hometown where he was cremat- San), tried to create a Union,” ed, according to local customs. said U Sao Kai Pha. Half of his ash was kept at the The Mongpon Sawbwa be- Martyr’s Mausoleum in Yangon came the Minister of Hill Region and the rest at a mausoleum in Affairs and an advisor in Bogyoke southern Mongpon. Aung San’s interim government. It is learnt that, General Ne He also served as a member of Win would not only attend Mar- Union and states subcommittee, tyrs’ Day celebrations together the subcommittee for ethnic mi- with the remaining families, he norities, and the Constitution would also do the same on Inde- Drafting Committee at the Union pendence Day and Union Day, Parliament. but the practice was later dis- The Mongpon Sawbwa’s continued. wife, Sao Khin Thaung, passed “We always hand-made the Mongpon Sawbwa away in the forests of Mongpon flower wreaths for Martyrs’ Day. Sao San Tun in 1945, while fleeing from the We will still do it this year. We encroaching Japanese fascists. have to send the wreaths before His daughter passed away the 18 July. We usually offer soon (31 May 1907 – 20 July 1947) next year. (meals) to monks at the Sawbwa When the Mongpon Sawbwa school, but we haven’t decided on * Mongpon Sawbwa Sao passed away in 1947, his daugh- what to do this year,” said U Sao San Tun became the ters Sao Thu Nandar, Sao Myint Kai Pha. Minister of Hill Region Kyi, sons Sao Say Hone and Sao When asked his views about Affairs and an advisor By Thi Thi Min and Bamar solidarity. Kai Pha were left. the reemergence of Martyrs’ in Bogyoke Aung San’s Photo: Aye Min Thu The Mongpon Sawbwa was The government supported Day celebrations in the current pre-independence gov- (Kyemon) very health-conscious and ab- the remaining family members administration, U Sao Kai Pha ernment. He also served stained from drinking, smoking of the martyred leaders with a said, “I feel they’re doing what as a member of Union “MY father passed away on 20 and chewing betel. He would monthly grant of Ks 100,000 for needs to be done. Other countries and states subcommit- July, the day after the assassina- take early morning walks, prac- each family, but since the Mong- also commemorate their leaders tee, the subcommittee tion. He died of over bleeding at tice martial arts, go horse-rid- pon Sawbwa’s children were who worked for the good of their for ethnic minorities, the Yangon General Hospital,” ing, swimming and other sports. underage at that time, the grant country.” and the Constitution said U Sao Kai Pha, the third son The Mongpon Sawbwa also was safeguarded by co-executors, U Sao Kai Pha and his elder Drafting Committee at of Mongpon Sawbwa (Chieftain) promoted the rise of scientific including Myanma Alinn U Tin. brother are the last remaining the Union Parliament. Sao San Tun. agricultural practices in Shan “Other martyred leader fam- children of Mongpon Sawbwa Sao Mongpon Sawbwa Sao San State. He would order books San Tun. U Sao Kai Pha lives with * He was born to Mongpon Tun was shot along with other on agriculture, modern devices his wife Daw Thaung Thaung, Sawbwa Sao Khun Htee, martyred leaders at the Secre- and crop seeds from England. children and grandchildren. a chieftain of Mongpon tariat on 19 July 1947. He died “He established the Sanp- “My brother is settled Town, and Maha Devi at noon the next day from the ya (Model) Garden in Mongpon abroad, and he’s not coming back Nang Sein U on 31 May gunshot wounds. to spread the knowledge from to Myanmar,” said U Sao Kai Pha. 1907. “I was ten years old when these books to the communi- U Sao Kai Pha worked at he died. My mother had already ty. As a result, the local people the state-owned English daily, * Sao San Tun attended a passed away, and now my father grew fine, healthy crops,” said The Working People’s Daily, and high school for the chil- had left this world too. We were U Sao Kai Pha. the Burmese daily, Lokethar Py- dren of Shan Sawbwas, living in Taunggyi when my ma- The Mongpon Sawbwa ithu Nezin, under the Ministry of where he passed his U Sao Kai Pha and his wife. ternal uncle Momeik Sawbwa opposed the White Paper ad- Information, and climbed to the matriculation examina- Sao Khun Cho took me and my ministration, brought with the ily members received gas sta- ranks of a chief editor. Later, he tion. He also attended siblings to Yangon to live under British after the Second World tions and motor vehicles, but we worked as a foreign correspond- a police officer training his care,” said U Sao Kai Pha. War. He viewed this as an at- didn’t receive anything. Myanma ent at a Japanese news agency school. Mongpon Sawbwa Sao San tempt to divide the hilly regions Alinn U Tin dispersed the grant for 15 years. Tun was born to Mongpon Saw- and central Myanmar, and so money when the revolutionary “In my view, journalists * He became a Sawbwa bwa Sao Khun Htee and Maha he took it upon himself to unite government came to power,” said should prioritize national affairs. in 1928 and married Sao Devi Nang Sein U on 31 May these areas instead. U Sao Kai Pha. To tell it plainly, news must be Khin Thaung, a daugh- 1907. “He held many meetings “In the same year I grad- written with care, since the news- ter of Momeik Sawbwa, Sao San Tun attended a and discussions. The other Saw- uated, during the Union gov- paper has the potential to defame in 1932. high school for the children bwas weren’t very enthusias- ernment’s term, I got a job as one’s country,” he said. of Shan Sawbwas, where he tic because my father was the a secretary to my uncle at the U Sao Kai Pha, son of the * He endeavored to passed his matriculation ex- youngest among them,” said U Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But martyred leader Mongpon achieve cooperation amination. He also attended a Sao Kai Pha. I lost the job after the coup on 2 Sawbwa Sao San Tun, conclud- between hilly regions police officer training school. Mongpon Sawbwa Sao San March 1962,” said U Sao Kai Pha. ed, “Great leaders have given and central Myanmar He became a Sawbwa in Tun was one of the Shan Saw- “I couldn’t find a job anywhere their lives to unify the nation, and attempted to ensure 1928 and married Sao Khin bwas who signed the historical so I kept pursuing further edu- so it’s up to everyone to cooper- national unity made by Thaung, a daughter of Momeik Panglong agreement. cation. Eventually, I applied for ate for the development of the General Aung San. Sawbwa, in 1932. “When negotiations at the the position of third secretary at nation. The countries that we Mongpon Sawbwa Sao Panglong conference were not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs used to assist have surpassed * He was assassinated at San Tun was interested in lit- going smooth, my father got in- and was shortlisted in the top 5. us. Only when we work together 10:37 am on 19 July 1947 erature and music and could volved with Shan Youth Asso- Yet, they gave many excuses not in unity and strength, can our together with other mar- play the accordion and bamboo ciation and together with Shan to hire me.” nation and our people follow suit tyred leaders. He passed xylophone. He loved his ethnic youth leaders U Tin Aye, U Tun After his death, the Mongpon and reap the benefits of devel- away at noon the next literature and championed Shan Myint and U Khun Htee, and Sawbwa’s body was carried to his opment.” day. 13 JULY 2018 13 JULY 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9

Do not lose To hoist flag of Myanmar sight of our goal For his fight for independence, half-mast and to sound siren on 71st Martyrs’ Day of a Federal Bogyoke mastered the English language THE President’s Office has issued an instruction to govern- ment departments and institutions, which in turn have to convey the instruction down to the lower levels of govern- Democratic Union ment organizations. The instruction stated that the flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar be hoisted half-mast By Maung Sein Ei (Na Bai Myay) throughout the whole country, on Thursday 19 July (71st Martyrs’ Day)Myanma Radio and Television to transmit the HE solution to our country’s long-running armed LTHOUGH his life span was much too brief, sound of wailing siren at 10:37 am, the time Bogyoke Aung conflicts is a federal system that is acceptable to all. the same person known as student leader Ko San and his colleagues were assassinated, and all vehicles Our goal is, therefore, the “emergence of a democratic AAung San, national leader Thakin Aung San, on the roads to stop for a moment and honk their horns.— Tfederal Union based on democracy and federalism”. Tatmadaw founder Bogyoke Aung San, and independ- Myanmar News Agency Our country has borne the brunt of armed conflicts and their ence architect Bogyoke exerted tireless efforts for consequences for more than 70 years. The hopes of our people his nation and people. In the end, he sacrificed his have dimmed and been diminished for more than 70 years. life for the country. The time has come for all of us to make concerted efforts During the struggle for independence, Bogyoke for a federal system for establishment of a Union which our read a lot of books, including political literature writ- Myanmar Daily founding fathers yearned for; a Union with justice, freedom and ten in English. While attending university, he had equal rights, and untainted by political ideologies. written articles in Myanmar as well as in English Weather Report To cease the armed conflicts, it is important to reach common and also delivered speeches in the English language. political agreement and principles among many diverse groups. (Issued at 7:00 pm Thursday 12th July, 2018) The ruling government, since it was an opposition party, has Outstanding in English firmly grasped the ideology that only when we have established At the seventh standard examination held in BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is vigorous over the Andaman a federal system which is acceptable to all the people of our March 1929 at Yenangyaung National High School, Sea and South Bay and strong elsewhere over the Bay of country can we achieve total peace. Ethnic armed organizations three students, including Bogyoke Aung San, were Bengal. have assisted in establishing awarded with academic scholarships. At that junc- FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 13th a federal system to end the ture, Maung Aung San was the English section editor JULY, 2018: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in However, lack armed conflicts. of the handwritten school magazine. Even though he Lower Sagaing, Mandalay and Magway regions and scat- of necessary The stance which abso- was only in the ninth grade, his articles written in tered in Nay Pyi Taw, (Southern and Eastern) Shan and lutely denied the use of the English were excellent. Sayar Gyi U Khin Than, his Kayah states and widespread in the remaining regions agreements term ‘federal’ in the country English teacher, shared an example of his writing that and states with regionally heavy falls in Ayeyawady and in the past has changed to- showed Bogyoke Aung San was fluent and skillful in Taninthayi regions, Rakhine State, isolated heavy falls in on the “federal” day, and we have signed the the English language. Yangon Region, Kayin and Mon states. Degree of certainty Nationwide Ceasefire Agree- is (100%). issue has ment, which pledges to build Life as a university student STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough a federal democratic country. Bogyoke came to Yangon University in 1932, seas are likely at times off and along Myanmar Coasts. delayed the Today, our history demands after passing the matriculation examination. With Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35-40)m.p.h. peacemaking a federal system for the fu- high ambitions and aspirations, he was keen only Wave height will be about (10 - 12) feet in Deltaic, Gulf of ture of our Union. It is none in literature. During university debates, Bogyoke Mottama and off and along Mon-Taninthayi Coasts and process and we other than a federal system competed in events in the English language. Although about (8 - 11)feet in off and along Rakhine Coasts. which can build and sustain his accent, tone and intonation were not perfect, OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Strong are still far away our Union that will last long Bogyoke could comfortably convey to the audience monsoon over the Andaman Sea and South Bay of Bengal. and endure for our country what he wanted to say. Some students and observers FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING from total peace. and our peoples. criticised the imperfect pronunciation, but Bogyoke British Imperialism; Welcome India; The Situation wisdom was multifaceted and still lively. Since child- in the formation of the armed force. Firm convic- AREA FOR 13th JULY, 2018: Isolated rain or thundershow- However, lack of neces- ignored their disapproval. Whatever the situation and Tasks; and An Address to the Anglo-Burma. hood, Bogyoke was unlike other kids. He never tion and determination made it possible for him ers. Degree of certainty is (100%). sary agreements on the ‘fed- may be, Bogyoke moved forward with his own beliefs The collection of these six English speeches were lied, but spoke candidly and courageously what he to acquire military training along with the Thirty FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING eral’ issue has delayed the peacemaking process and we are and convictions. compiled and printed in 1971 from Sar Pay Beik Man wanted. These are the characteristics for the new Comrades. Next, they took a solemn vow to sacrifice AREA FOR 13th JULY, 2018: Some rain or thundershowers. still far away from total peace. As a university student, Bogyoke contributed Publishing House. The book is ideal for the young generation to be followed. their lives in the struggle for independence. This was Degree of certainty is (100%). During the period when the term ‘federal’ was defined English articles, such as “Burma and Buddhism”, English learners in which the outlook, philosophy Without the slightest sign of arrogance or boast- symbolised by a blood oath, and thus was formed FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING wrongly and denied, the then-opposition party told the country and “Freedom of Dress in Schools”. At all the meet- and characteristics of the Arzarni (martyred)leader fulness, Bogyoke remained in the realm of hard the Burma Independence Army (BIA). AREA FOR 13th JULY, 2018: Isolated rain or thundershow- repeatedly that ‘federal’ does not mean ‘secession from a Union’ ings held at the University Students’ Union, Bogy- could be studied. study. He was not a pleasing personality who said Leading forces such as the BIA, the Burma ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). but a system of strengthening the unity. oke participated in English, despite some students During the struggle for independence, he had ‘yes’ and nodded to everyone, but he responded Defence Army (BDA) and Patriotic Burmese Forc- Today, not only those who signed the NCA, but also those shouting at him in protest to speak in the Myanmar conversations with British dignitaries in English, and whenever he deemed it was appropriate and suit- es (PBF), Bogyoke drove out the imperialists and who want to build a federal democratic Union, have adopted the language. Bogyoke strongly believed that good con- eventually signed the Aung San-Atlee Agreement, able among his peers. Bogyoke was regarded as a fascists from Myanmar soil. same ideology with us. versation in English was the sure gateway to excel- which was written in English. Bogyoke worked very person who was hard to make a friend with. As he Bogyoke demanded independence from the The Categories of SMEs Loan Status Negotiation over the principles of non-secession from the lent English writing. With this belief, he was also hard until the day he was assassinated. was a straightforward person, he was chosen the imperialists in straightforward terms and achieved in JICA Two-Step Loan Project Union and self-determination are important and a politically convinced that the English language was critical and The author of this article has the pleasure of leader among university students. what he wanted. Free and fair elections were held, 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 (June) 43941.75 delicate subject, though it is not included in the agenda of the instrumental in the arena of international relations. sharing with the new generation some portions of and the National Parliament was convened, where (Million of Kyat) conference. There is no doubt at all that we are all aware of this Taken for granted, he profusely accepted as true Bogyoke’s conversations with Clement Richard At- Took the risk of sacrifice important decisions for the nation were decided. herculean task. that the English language might surely be useful in tlee, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at No. With the strongest determination, he left his Due to the wisdom of Bogyoke, a sovereign nation At the same time, we need to remind ourselves that we are the struggle for independence of Myanmar. With 10 Downing Street in London on 13 January 1947. beloved university and sacrificed his life in the was born on 4 January 1948. walking towards our goal of a federal democratic Union, which firm conviction, Bogyoke worked hard, and hoped “I would like to say on behalf of the delegation struggle for independence. Indeed, the spirit of It was sad to say that he lived for only 33 years, 15358.80 can guarantee peace and security to our people. that his endeavours would be emulated by the new that whatever differences we may have in Burma, sacrifice of Bogyoke was so deep that the normal having given his life for his country and his people. 3434.93 The opportunity to dispel the darkness caused by our ina- generation. though indeed they are few and unimportant, we are person could never endure such strength of mind. His patriotism should be emulated by all. He suc- 660.00 2005.00 1175.00 bility to achieve peace, due to lack of unity, is right now before one in our demand for full and unfettered freedom. His maturity of mind was unparalleled, as he knew cessfully achieved his ultimate aim of independence, our very eyes. This is an opportunity given by history. This is Writing speeches in English We want that freedom soon, and we want to have the very well that a strong and tough armed force was and fulfilled what was needed. He knew in advance the opportunity given to us by our people. All of us should not During the hard struggle for independence, opportunity to prepare for it now”, Bogyoke said.’ necessary to fight the imperialists in gaining back that the country needed to negotiate with the colo- waste this opportunity. Bogyoke wrote his speeches in English, including his independence. nialists, and that was why he studied English very No matter what challenges we may have to encounter, we well-known speeches titled: The Resistance Move- This should be emulated. Bogyoke faced a variety of hardships when he hard since his student days. Source : Myanma Economic Bank Information Unit : Central Statistical Organization will not lose sight of our goal of a Federal Democratic Union. ment; Problems for Burma’s Freedom; Critique on Despite his young age of 32, his insight and secretly went abroad to get help and assistance Translated by UMT (HK) 13 JULY 2018 10 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Parity work conducted between CBM reference exchange rate and market exchange rate

Interviewed by Myanmar? increases inflation. rate fluctuation of Myanmar’s Khin Maung Htwe A: If the exchange rate ris- Depreciation of the Myan- trading partner countries’ cur- es, the Myanmar kyat will depre- mar kyat could affect the coun- rencies. At the moment, the dol- SINCE mid-June, the Ameri- ciate and if the exchange rate try’s economy, but the curren- lar is appreciating and due to can dollar has been appreciating decreases, the Myanmar kyat cies of our trading partners are changes in the trade policy of the against the Myanmar kyat. In will appreciate. When countries also depreciating, so the effect United States, exports of China, 2017, the exchange rate of the trade, the import and export of on Myanmar’s economy is still the main trading partner of the kyat against the dollar had been products are shown in foreign low. US, are also decreasing, causing stable at Ks1,350 to a dollar, but it currency (US dollar) and any Fluctuation of the exchange the value of the Chinese yuan to started to rise around mid-June. increase or decrease in the ex- rate between the Myanmar kyat decrease. As China is the main On 25 June, it was at Ks1,370 change rate will have an effect and the US dollar does not have trading partner of Myanmar, the and on 27 June, it increased to on the country’s exports and im- only a negative impact on the depreciation of the yuan is also Ks1,404— an increase of Ks20 to ports. Due to the depreciation of country’s economy. There are affecting the value of the kyat. 30 within a period of two days. the Myanmar kyat, Myanmar’s some positive effects, such as Q: What is the Central Bank On 2 July, it decreased to Ks1,388 exports have become cheap, making our exports cheaper of Myanmar doing to stabilise Director-General and then rose again to Ks1,398 while imports have become (and more competitive). But the exchange rate? Daw May Toe Win. on 10 July and Ks1,405 on 11 more expensive. Thus, more the unstable exchange rate is A: The Central Bank of My- July—an increase of some Ks17 exports are encouraged. But at less attractive for foreign direct anmar is regularly monitoring second half of 2017, as per the within a ten-day period. the moment in Myanmar, im- investments (FDI), so FDIs can the foreign exchange market suggestion of IMF, the daily The Central Bank of Myan- ports are greater than exports, decrease. and is strictly controlling any reference exchange rate was mar (CBM) Foreign Exchange so more expensive products are The exchange rate between currency trading that could based on the Interbank Market. Management Department Di- being imported, causing costs of the kyat and the dollar is also destabilise the exchange rate. Since the reference exchange rector-General Daw May Toe imported goods to rise. This also dependent on the exchange Starting from mid-April 2012, rate of the Central Bank of My- Win said, “At the moment, the a Managed Floating Exchange anmar is mainly based on the kyat has depreciated against Rate Regime was practised and Interbank Market, it would be the dollar, and so have the cur- the reference exchange rate of in close parity with the market rencies of Myanmar’s trading the kyat was based on the auc- exchange rate. partner countries, so there is tion conducted by the Central When the auction started little effect on the economy of Bank of Myanmar. For the ex- to control the rate fluctuation, Myanmar.” change rate to be based on the a trading band of +/- 0.8% was Following is the transcript actual market rate, Myanmar set. However, quite frequently, of an interview conducted with entered into the Interbank Mar- this does not reflect the mar- Daw May Toe Win: ket in 2013 and there was some ket rate and encourages illegal Q: What is the effect of the market development. foreign currency trade, having instability in the exchange rate At the moment, the partic- undesirable consequences. A between the Myanmar kyat and ipation of banks in the auction plan is underway to remove the the US dollar on the economy of has decreased and from the trading band.

DICA issues five notifications of the Myanmar Companies Law 2017

By May Thet Hnin a statement in lieu of the pro- companies limited by guarantee, lodgment fees, as directed by Re-registration will ensure spectus lodged by or on behalf including in relation to the filing the Registrar. the Company Registration num- THE Directorate of Investment of a public company to be in the and lodgment of documents with MIC will issue regulations of ber is the same as the Tax Iden- and Company Administration prescribed format, every pro- the Registrar. For the purpose of companies in July after submit- tification number issued by the (DICA) issued five notifications spectus issued by or on behalf issuing a licence to a business as- ting them to the cabinet, said U Internal Revenue Department. (56,57, 58, 59,60/2018), under the of a public company to be lodged sociation under Section 42 of the Aung Naing Oo. MIC will introduce the new Myanmar Companies Law 2017, with the Securities Exchange Myanmar Companies Law 2017, The Myanmar Companies Myanmar Companies Law on on 9 and 10 July 2018. Commission of Myanmar prior to the Registrar classifies an asso- Law will come into effect on 1 31 July at Melia Hotel and con- Those notifications state re- it being filed for registration. Ap- ciation into one of the following August and all companies are tinue discussions with the public quirements for public companies plications to the Registrar must categories: union-level associa- required to re-register within six sector in order to have a better and business associations, pre- be made in the prescribed for- tion, state- or regional-level asso- months from the effective date of understanding of the new law. scribed fees and late lodgment mat and on an electronic registry ciation, district-level association 1 August of the Myanmar Compa- On 10 July, MIC released fees, prescribed forms for an in- system unless otherwise direct- and township-level association. nies Law. All registered compa- sample prescribed forms for an strument of transfer for shares ed by the Registrar, according to Additionally, a business nies and other entities under the instrument of transfer for shares or other registrable interests notification (No 59/2018) of the association can send together Myanmar Companies Act 1914 or other registrable interests in in a company, prescribed form DICA. with its annual return, a list of and the Special Company Act a company through the DICA of model constitution for a pri- Meanwhile, requirements its members on the date of the 1950 will be required to re-regis- website, according to notification vate company limited by shares, for business associations are that annual return. This notification ter on (MyCO) registry starting (56/2018). Companies can apply which will come into effect from a business association can be (No 58/2018) of the DICA also from 1 August 2018 to 31 January for registration in the prescribed 1 August 2018. registered under Section 42 of the highlighted that a business asso- 2019 during the 6-month re-reg- sample format or submit their Requirements for public Myanmar Companies Law 2017 ciation shall not qualify as a small istration period. Re-registration own. On the same day, another companies include prohibition as a company limited by guaran- company under the Myanmar can be completed online or in notification (60/2018) also came of allotment of the companies’ tee without share capital. A busi- Companies Law 2017. person at the offices of the DICA, out, mentioning prescribed share capital unless minimum ness association is subject to the The notification No 57/2018 using the prescribed forms for form of model constitution for subscription is received, time provisions of the Myanmar Com- of the DICA describes how to re-registration, according to the a private company limited by limit for allotment of securities, panies Law 2017, applicable to pay prescribed fees and late MIC announcement. shares. 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11 Different approaches for EAOs to sign NCA

News – Ye Kaung Nyunt arate ways, it was learnt. The Photo – Pho Htaung reason for inviting them to the conference was to reduce armed THE Union Peace Dialogue Joint engagement with the Tatmadaw Committee (UPDJC) Secretariat and to sign the NCA with the gov- met with the media at Myanmar ernment, officials said. International Convention Cen- U Zaw Htay added that tre-II yesterday and explained “Once the conference is over, matters relating to the Third there’ll be (discussions on) re- Session of the Union Peace Con- ducing armed engagements and ference-21st Century Panglong, building trust, and it is hoped that seven groups from the North- there’ll be an increase in groups ern Alliance meeting with State signing the NCA between the Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu third and fourth sessions of the Kyi, the signing of the Nationwide conference.” Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) by It was learnt from the press non-signatory ethnic armed or- conference that the RCSS and ganisations (EAOs) and armed Tatmadaw had agreements engagements between the Tat- signed, but there were armed madaw and the Restoration engagements because of cases Council of Shan State (RCSS). of encroaching into delineated On the second day of the Secretariat of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee conducts a press conference following day two of the areas. Once the Joint Monitoring conference, the government Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong at the MICC-II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Committee (JMC) designates the group, Tatmadaw group, EAO ceasefire areas exactly, armed group, political parties group and ance Army) [Mongla] Vice Chair- “They were left out when The seven groups from the engagements will be reduced. Hluttaw group conducted sepa- man U San Pae and KIO (Kachin the NCCT was discussing the Northern Alliance were met in The reason the State Coun- rate discussions on the political Independence Organisation) Vice NCA because of the battles at two groups by the Tatmadaw sellor and Tatmadaw Command- sector, economic sector, social Chairman (2) S. Gwan Maw was Laukkai. After the NLD govern- Commander-in-Chief and the er-in-Chief had targeted 2019 and sector, security sector and land at 3:30 pm, and the meeting with ment took office, AA, MNDAA Tatmadaw Deputy Command- 2020 for peace is to prevent the & environment sector, and the TNLA’s (Ta’ang National Libera- and TNLA held discussions but er-in-Chief on Wednesday, it is waning of enthusiasm on peace Peace Commission Vice Chair- tion Army) Tar Ku Lan, MNDAA they were left out because of two learnt. from long, drawn-out periods (of man held a discussion with Ka- (Myanmar National Democratic issues. The first was make an “The AA, MNDAA and TNLA discussion) and other matters, it renni National Progressive Party Alliance Army) U Yan Win Zhong announcement and the second were met by Tatmadaw Deputy is learnt. (KNPP) Vice Chairman U Khu and AA (Arakan Army) U Nyo was to leave the Underground. Commander-in-Chief. They have “To achieve the State Coun- Oo Reh on signing the NCA, it Tun Aung at 4:30 pm. The main If they get these two, they said no bilateral agreement (with the sellor’s aim of 2019, the govern- is learnt. point discussed was to sign the they will talk about signing the Tatmadaw), and they were bat- ment could not do it alone. EAOs In addition, State Counsellor NCA and participate in the Union NCA. Now it is not like that. The tling with the Tatmadaw. The and political parties can turn up Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met the Peace Conference-21st Century approach will be different. At this KIA, SSPP, UWSA and NDAA with various reasons if they don’t seven EAOs from the Northern Panglong”, said U Zaw Htay, the time, too, they want to sign the have a bilateral agreement (with want to do it. That is why the Alliance in two separate groups spokesperson for the President’s NCA”, said U Zaw Htay. the Tatmadaw). So they have this State Counsellor had told to do at the National Reconciliation Office. Discussions will be held difference. Reducing conflicts this with determination and with- and Peace Centre (NRPC) in the The three groups – AA, MN- after the third session of the and how to go toward the NCA out worrying,” said U Zaw Htay. afternoon. DAA and TNLA – were left out of conference for the AA, MNDAA was discussed, it is learnt. The Answering the media’s “The meeting with UWSA the peace process when the Na- and TNLA to participate in the main discussion is about signing questions at yesterday’s press (United Wa State Army) Vice tionwide Ceasefire Coordination NCA. But this discussion will the NCA”, said U Zaw Htay. conference were UPDJC sec- Chairman U Kyauk Kaw An, Team (NCCT) was discussing the not be at the same level as the The government will ap- retariat members U Zaw Htay, SSPP Chairman U Hsay Htin, NCA because of ongoing conflicts KIA, UWSA, NDAA and SSPP, proach the seven members of U Hla Maung Shwe, Yebaw Myo NDAA (National Democratic Alli- in Laukkai. it is learnt. the Northern Alliance in two sep- Win and Sai Kyaw Nyunt.

Deputy Information Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Mr. Zahairi Baharim

U AUNG HLA TUN, Deputy Min- moting over 60 years long close ister of Information, received and friendly bilateral relations, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Zahairi shooting a documentary on the Baharim, Defence Attache Col. prevalence of religious harmo- Abdul Razak Haron and First ny around the Sule Pagoda and Secretary Mr. Tajul Ariffin Tajud- its environs in Yangon in order din from the Malaysian Embassy to narrate to the international in Myanmar at the Information community. Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw at 11 Responsible ministry offi- a.m. on Thursday. cials were also present at the Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun, third from left, receives Malaysian Ambassador Mr. Zahairi Among the cordial dis- meeting together with the Dep- Baharim, Defence Attache Col. Abdul Razak Haron and First Secretary Mr. Tajul Ariffin Tajuddin at the Ministry cussions at the meeting were uty Minister.—Myanmar News of Information in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA. matters concerning further pro- Agency 13 JULY 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR UK set to publish Brexit plan that sparked rebellion

LONDON — British Prime 27 is open to compromise one contingency plan being “We need to rise to the Minister Theresa May will but not one that can un- examined in case of a no- challenge and grasp the op- publish details Thursday dermine the main pillars of deal Brexit is using barg- portunities” of Brexit, said of her long-awaited Brexit the single market,” an EU es to help keep the lights Raab, adding that the poli- blueprint to restart talks official said on condition of on in Northern Ireland in cy represented a “balance”. with the EU, after facing anonymity. An EU source case there is disruption to But Johnson, a lead- down a revolt by euros- said: “We will look at these electricity imports from the ing Brexit campaigner, said ceptic ministers that could things constructively, and Republic of Ireland. following EU rules without still unseat her. In a poli- in a way that is helpful to ‘Status of colony’ being able to alter them cy paper, the government the prime minister.” Britain voted for Brex- risked consigning Britain will outline proposals for a May has briefed lead- it in June 2016, but May to the “status of colony”, free trade area and a “com- ers including EU President has so far been unable to and said it looked like a mon rule book” with the UK Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. PHOTO: AFP Donald Tusk and German present a common position “semi-Brexit”. Other euro- EU in goods after pressure rules after Britain leaves servative party, and foreign Chancellor Angela Merkel to Brussels on what she sceptics who want a clean from businesses to allow the bloc in March, the Fi- minister Boris Johnson on her plan and reported a wants because of deep di- break with the bloc are also cross-border trade to con- nancial Times reported. joined Davis in dramati- positive response, although visions in her government. livid, prompting specula- tinue as normal. But Brit- “We’re making sure cally quitting this week in they are awaiting the detail. Amid warnings from tion they may launch a con- ain would still plan to leave we’ve got a bespoke re- protest. Their departures, Britain does not have businesses that contin- fidence vote against May. the EU single market and lationship with the EU,” followed by a clutch of long to argue its case -- ued uncertainty is risking Brexit-backing MPs, customs union and set its Brexit Secretary Dominic junior aides, destabilised both sides are aiming for investment and jobs, and including leading euros- own path on the far bigger Raab, who was only ap- May’s government and re- a deal by October, to allow fears time is running out, ceptic Conservative Ja- services sector, hoping to pointed on Monday after vived talk of a leadership time for its ratification by her cabinet finally agreed cob Rees-Mogg, will also be able to curb EU immi- his predecessor David Da- challenge against her. the British and European on a plan last week. seek to force her hand by gration and strike its own vis quit in protest over the The prime minister is parliaments. The aim is to keep EU submitting amendments to trade deals with third coun- plan, told BBC radio. also likely to face some op- Failure to agree would rules on goods to protect a trade bill being debated tries. For the City of Lon- “It’s a credible propos- position in Brussels, where see Britain leave the EU complex manufacturing in the House of Commons don the plan would propose al. It’s bold, it’s ambitious officials have repeatedly without a deal, with the risk supply chains, using tech- next week. Rees-Mogg told “a looser partnership” with but it’s also pragmatic,” he warned Britain to lower of huge economic disrup- nology to levy its own du- AFP his aim was only “to the EU rather than original said. The plan has caused its expectations about how tion on both sides of the ties on UK-bound products help the government stick proposals for “mutual rec- outrage among euroscep- close ties can be. Channel. The Financial from outside the bloc, while to some of its earlier prom- ognition” of British and EU tic members of May’s Con- “Of course the EU- Times has reported that diverging on services. ises”.—AFP

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V EVER ALLY VOY. NO. (0249-566W) Indonesia to take majority stake Consignees of cargo carried on M.V EVER ALLY VOY. NO. (0249-566W) are hereby notified that the in massive gold, copper mine vessel will be arriving on 13-7-2018 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of H.P.T where it will lie JAKARTA — Indonesia will production. Rio Tinto has at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the take a majority stake in one previously said it would be byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. of the world’s biggest gold willing to sell its interest in Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am and copper mines, the gov- the complex, with earlier to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now ernment said Thursday, as declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo reports pegging a potential from the Vessel. it moves to claw back con- deal at around $3.5 billion. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after trol of its natural resources. Foreign firms have the Claims Day. State-owned mining been ordered to comply SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT firm Inalum is to assume with new mining ownership MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY a 51 per cent interest in rules launched by Widodo AGENT FOR: M/S EVERGREEN SHIPPING the Grasberg mine under — who is seeking re-elec- LINES an agreement to be signed tion next year — aimed at Phone No: 2301185 later in the day, President The Grasberg mine is a flashpoint in Papua’s struggle exercising more domestic Joko Widodo said. for independence from Indonesia and has fuelled control of Indonesia’s re- resentment over how much locals benefit from the region’s Indonesia currently sources. Despite sitting resources. PHOTO: AFP CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE holds just under 10 per cent atop some of the world’s M.V SENTOSA STAR VOY. NO. (1803N/S) of the mine, which is owned alties revenue for the The mine is a frequent most abundant natural re- Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SENTOSA and operated by a unit of government, he added. flashpoint in Papua’s strug- sources, successive gov- STAR VOY. NO. (1803N/S) are hereby notified that the US-based Freeport-McMo- Ministers were set to hold gle for independence from ernments have failed to vessel will be arriving on 13-7-2018 and cargo will be Ran. Freeport is expected a news conference about Indonesia and has fuelled take advantage of its vast discharged into the premises of A.I.P.T where it will lie to continue operating the the deal later in the day. resentment over how much riches, with critics blam- at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the vast complex in the jungles The announcement comes locals benefit from the re- ing badly thought-out and byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. of Papua province — and after more than a year of gion’s rich resources. nationalistic policies that Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am keep the remaining own- see-saw negotiations over Papua, on the western make the country an uncer- to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now ership stake. Widodo did the future of Freeport’s op- half of New Guinea island, tain place to invest. declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo not reveal financial details erations in the Southeast has been the scene of a A series of regulato- from the Vessel. of the agreement, which he Asian nation. The company simmering independence ry changes from the gov- No claims against this vessel will be admitted after said came after “very diffi- and Indonesia’s govern- insurgency since it was an- ernment in recent years the Claims Day. cult, intense” negotiations. ment have sparred over the nexed by Jakarta in the late have caused jitters among SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT “This is a leap for- ownership of Grasberg and 1960s. Anglo-Australian miners, with some foreign MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY ward,” he told reporters. its social and environmen- mining giant Rio Tinto has firms choosing to exit In- AGENT FOR: M/S BLPL SHIPPING LINE “It’s a done deal, we just tal impact, including how a joint venture agreement donesia rather than deal Phone No: 2301185 need to sign it.” The deal the firm manages mine with Freeport for about with such an unpredictable means more tax and roy- waste known as tailings. 40 per cent of Grasberg’s environment.—AFP 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 Turkey jails mine bosses over 2014 disaster that killed 301

MANISA (TURKEY) — A main suspects. ‘No justice for Soma’ said that the miners were Turkish court on Wednes- After a trial lasting The Dogan news killed after inhaling gas day handed jail terms of over three years, the court agency said the verdicts and toxic smoke from the up to 22 years to five top in the western Turkish prompted victims’ lawyers fire which was caused managers convicted of town of Akhisar jailed the and families to walk out when an abandoned pile negligence over Turkey’s former CEO of the Soma of court in protest. Emer- of coal left next to an elec- worst ever mining disas- mine, Can Gurkan, for 15 gency services needed trical transformer caught ter, which claimed hun- years, the state-run An- to be called as several fire. dreds of lives. adolu news agency said. collapsed due to stress, Erdogan had noto- The accident in May The mine’s general it added. riously appeared to play 2014 killed 301 people manager Ramazan Dog- The opposition Re- down the disaster, saying when one of the pits of ru and technical manager publican People’s Party that “accidents are in the the Soma mine became Ismail Adali were hand- (CHP) slammed the sen- nature of the business” Turkish union members hold a banner reading “We will engulfed by flames and ed prison sentences of 22 tences, which it said were and comparing it to acci- not forget Soma” at a 2015 march in Ankara in memory carbon monoxide gas, years and six months, and drawn up in advance as of the 301 people killed the previous year in a mining dents in industrial revolu- trapping 800 miners work- operations manager Akin a result of pressure from disaster. PHOTO: AFP tion-era Britain. ing inside. Celik and technical super- the company and the au- The verdict hearing The tragedy sparked visor Ertan Ersoy 18 years thorities. eyes as a result as a slaugh- had been scheduled for protests and raised new and nine months, it added. “Justice has not ‘Not negligence’ ter,” said its chairwoman 9 July, the day Erdogan concerns about Turkey’s The chairman of the come for Soma and... Turkey’s Confedera- Arzu Cerkezoglu. was inaugurated for a dire industrial safety re- Soma Mines Company the law has, once again, tion of Progressive Trade “This is not called neg- third term. However, it cord. which owned the mine, gone bankrupt,” its dep- Unions (DISK) expressed ligence or a mistake. It is was postponed after one Relatives and the Alp Gurkan, the father of uty chairman Veli Agbaba outrage that the convic- a crime. We do not accept of the judges fell sick. opposition denounced Can Gurkan, was acquit- said in a statement. tions had been made on the this decision,” she added in The tragedy sparked Wednesday’s verdicts ted along with 36 other Alp Gurkan had de- lesser negligence charges, a statement. protests that rattled the —handed out on negli- suspects. nied responsibility for arguing the mine had failed The accident on 13 government a year after gence rather than mur- Out of 51 suspects the disaster, asking when to take necessary precau- May, 2014, exposed the lack- mass nationwide anti-gov- der convictions — as out- on trial, nine other low- the trial opened in April tions and had overworked lustre reaction of the gov- ernment rallies, with an rageously lenient after er-ranking mine manag- 2015 to be freed “to do its employees. ernment led by President advisor to Erdogan, Yusuf prosecutors had initially ers were given jail terms our own research and “Three-hundred-and- Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Yerkel, inflaming tensions demanded terms of 301 of six to 11 years. shed light on the acci- one of our worker brothers who was prime minister by kicking a protester in times 25 years for all the dent”. lost their lives before our at the time. 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SYDNEY — Scientists from Aus- the nucleus of a cell. been seen to make the HIV cap- can simultaneously be both sta- lapse,” Bocking said. tralia and Britain have discov- Using a new microscope sid much stronger, stabilising it ble and poised to ‘uncoat’ has In the team’s findings, they ered a new method which may technique developed at UNSW, for 10 to 20 hours. been one of the great unanswered identify a new target for antiviral help to target the HIV virus as it the team discovered that the HIV Because the infection pro- questions in HIV biology.” therapy against HIV and provide makes its way to infecting cells. virus uses a molecule from the cess takes hours, it was crucial To assist in their study, the a method for testing and measur- Scientists from the Universi- host cell to strengthen its capsid. for scientists to find out how the team engineered viruses with ing new drugs designed to target ty of New South Wales (UNSW) “It’s like a switch, when you virus was keeping stable within fluorescent tags to monitor the the capsid. in Australia, led by Associate pro- bind this molecule, you stabilize the cell. viral capsid using fluorescence While there are currently no fessor Till Bocking, described on the capsid, and release the mole- “The HIV capsid has been microscopy. HIV therapies targeted at the Tuesday how the HIV virus forms cule to open it up,” Bocking said. intensively studied,” leader of the “We can now see the effect of HIV capsid, it is hoped that new a protein shell called a capsid, The molecule, called inositol British research team at Cam- different molecules on the capsid, therapies could improve treat- to protect itself from the hosts hexakisphosphate, is abundant- bridge, Dr Leo James said. and pinpoint precisely when it ment with reduced toxic effects. defence mechanism as it infects ly present in mammals and has “But the question of how it cracks open and begins to col- —Xinhua Stone tools age Asia’s first Homo presence

PARIS —The remains of crudely proven, claims of even older fos- ured the magnetic properties fashioned stone tools unearthed sil discoveries, the study authors of minerals in the soil layers to in China advances the presence said. determine when they were de- of human ancestors in Asia by The latest find of 96 stone posited. around 200 millennia to 2.1 mil- tools, mainly flakes made with This dated the tools, of a type lion years ago, scientists said rudimentary hammers and likely known to have been manufac- Wednesday. used for cutting meat and other tured by Homo species in Africa If correctly dated, the find food, was extracted from 17 lay- since at least 3.3 million years ago. means that hominins — the ers of sediment in the southern The paper offers strong evidence group of humans and our extinct Chinese Loess Plateau. for a hominin presence in Asia forefather species — left Africa The youngest layer was 1.26 further back than we thought, earlier than archaeologists have million years old, and the oldest Dennell said. been able to demonstrate thus far, 2.12 million years. “There may be older evi- a team reported in the scientific There were no hominin dence in places like India and Pa- journal Nature. bones. kistan, but so far ... the evidence “Our discovery means that Dennell and a team used a is not strong enough to convince it is necessary now to reconsider field of science known as “palaeo- most of the research community,” the timing of when early humans magnetism” to date the sediment he told AFP. left Africa,” said study co-author layers. These form when dust or “With this type of claim, for Stone tool discovery pushes back arrival of humans in Asia. PHOTO: AFP Robin Dennell of Exeter Univer- mud settles before being capped an early human presence in a sity in England. erectus (upright man) or Homo year-old jawbone from Ethiopia. by another new soil coat. region, the evidence has to be Hominins are believed to ergaster (working man) -- extinct Previously, the oldest evi- Any artefact found within a absolutely water-tight and bomb- have emerged in Africa more predecessors of our own group, dence for hominins in Asia came layer would be the same age as proof.” than six million years ago. They Homo sapiens (wise man), which from Georgia in the form of fos- the soil around it. Who made the tools? left the continent in several mi- first emerged about 300,000 years silised skeleton bits and artefacts Palaeomagnetism relies on “Probably an early form of gration waves starting about two ago. dated to between 1.77 million and shifts in the Earth’s magnetic our own genus Homo,” said Den- million years ago. The oldest known African 1.85 million years ago. field, the historic dates of which nell, though further research is The first migrants were like- fossil attributed to a member of Water-tight are well known to scientists. needed to pinpoint the species. ly members of the species Homo the Homo family is a 2.8 million- There have been other, un- Dennell and a team meas- — AFP Virtual whale ride helps ease fear of heights: study

PARIS —People who had lived guide people through treatment, and the other half not, to allow The pre-recorded, 30-min- with a fear of heights for decades the new method could offer a for comparison. ute programme sessions ran became less afraid after virtual low-cost way of providing care This was the first VR pho- automatically, with the virtual reality (VR) therapy that saw to people who cannot afford or bia treatment not to require the coach explaining what the par- them riding a flying whale, re- access a face-to-face therapist. presence of a real-life therapist, ticipants must do. searchers said Thursday. The VR coach uses the re- said the team. Tasks included having to A specialised team that in- corded voice of an actor. “We designed the treat- cross a rickety bridge, rescue cluded psychologists and IT ex- Fear of heights, the most ment to be as imaginative, en- a cat from a tree, perform tasks perts put confirmed acrophobes common phobia, affects one in tertaining and easy to navigate near the edge of a balcony, and through their paces in a series five people at some point of their as possible,” explained study ride a flying whale. of life-like VR simulations, after lives, according to researchers leader Daniel Freeman of the The outcome after several which all reported “a reduction who published their findings in University of Oxford’s psychiatry sessions exceeded the research- in fear”, they announced. The Lancet Psychiatry medical department. ers’ expectations. VR-based treatments, the journal Wearing goggles and tactile In self-reported feedback, team concluded, “have the po- Most never receive treat- gloves while standing safely on “over three-quarters of the VR-based treatments, the team tential to greatly increase treat- ment. firm ground, patients moved participants receiving the VR concluded, “have the potential ment provision for mental health For the latest study, the around a 3-D world centred in treatments showed at least a to greatly increase treatment disorders.” team recruited 100 volunteers. the massive atrium of a comput- halving of their fear of heights,” provision for mental health With a virtual “coach” to Half were given VR treatment erised, ten-storey office building. said Freeman.— AFP disorders”. PHOTO: AFP 13 JULY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIAL 15 Thai cave rescue site to become a museum

MAI SAI —Rescuers who pulled blocked their exit. a young Thai football team from Nine days later British divers deep inside a flooded cave were found the dishevelled and hungry dismantling their worksite Thurs- group perched on a ledge four day, as plans emerged to turn the kilometres (2.5 miles) inside the spot into a museum in tribute to cave. Over the following week, the daring operation. experts from around the world At least one film production descended on northern Thailand house was already working on and rescuers pumped out more a scheme to make a Hollywood than 50 Olympic-sized swimming treatment out of the heroics of pools-worth of water. divers, cavers and medics who A huge media pack of more risked their lives to free the “Wild than 1,000 journalists gathered Boars”. at the mouth of the cave feed- Stunning footage of that ing audiences all over the globe rescue was released Wednesday with every twist and turn of the showing the youngsters — aged dramatic rescue until its joyful 11 to 16 — being stretchered to conclusion on Tuesday. safety. The huge international in- They were also seen sitting terest in the story sparked im- cheerfully in their hospital beds, mediate talk of books and films. where they are being kept in iso- The rescued boys are being kept in isolation until doctors are sure they did not pick up any nasty diseases Michael Scott, the managing during more than two weeks in the cave. PHOTO: AFP lation until doctors are sure they partner of faith-based production did not pick up any nasty diseases house Pure Flix, said the compa- during more than two weeks in site would ultimately be convert- Sunday. “Nobody is allowed to go The Nation newspaper called ny intends to pursue a film about the dark. ed into a museum showcasing inside the cave at all even though the operation a “Triumph of glob- the against-the-odds mission. Workers were Thursday the clothes and equipment used there is still a lot of equipment al cooperation” on its front page Scott, who lives in Thailand packing up the industrial water during the dramatic rescue. there because water levels have Thursday while the Bangkok Post and went to the site in Chiang Rai pumps, heavy-grade machinery “I believe it will become an- been rising since the rescue mis- published a collage of images of as the boys were being pulled to and construction equipment at other highlight in Thailand,” he sion,” he said. those involved under the heading safety, made the announcement the mouth of the Tham Luang said. “Tourists will come visit.” Inspiring story “You Are Heroes.” late Tuesday on Twitter in a video. cave, which had been a high-tech About 50 people were work- The rescue of the “Wild The saga started on 23 June “We’re here really look- command centre during the 18- ing at the site, National Park Boars” team was still being cel- when the players walked into ing at this as a movie that day ordeal. ranger Pinitpong Wongma told ebrated in Thailand as the 12 boys the Tham Luang cave complex could inspire millions of people Rescue chief Narongsak AFP, adding that he expected and their 25-year-old coach recov- after football practice and were across the globe,” Scott said. Osottanakorn told reporters the work would continue until at least ered in a local hospital. trapped when monsoon flooding —AFP TV land launches awards slugfest with Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES —Television wood is still hesitant to take, and with Al Pacino, Kyle MacLach- insiders are expecting old faces so far they are paying off.” lan, Benedict Cumberbatch and to dominate Thursday as Hol- The Emmys recognize pro- Michael B. Jordan all in the hunt lywood revs up for its annual grams shown in the year to 31 for nominations. The early mon- Chadwick Boseman. awards merry-go-round with May, meaning traditional big-hit- ey for the win in September is on PHOTO: PTI the announcement of the Emmy ters from “Better Call Saul” to a much lesser-known face, Dar- nominations. “House of Cards” and “Veep” are ren Criss (“The Assassination of The Television Academy’s absent this time around. Gianni Versace”). 22,000-plus members spent two But HBO’s “Game of The follow-up to the ac- Chadwick Boseman to next star in weeks in June sifting through Thrones” returns from a year claimed “The People v. O. J. police thriller ‘17 Bridges’ thousands of entries for the off, having made television his- Simpson” (2016) in Ryan Mur- small-screen equivalent of the tory in 2016 to become the most phy’s “American Crime Story” LOS ANGELES — Chadwick Mervis. “Chadwick Boseman’s Oscars. decorated fictional show in the strand for FX is expected to Boseman is set to produce and razor-sharp instincts and unde- Critics agree that it hasn’t Emmys’ seven-decade history. dominate the miniseries/TV star in a police thriller titled “17 niable charisma captivated mil- been a vintage year, with That pits the 2016 drama movie acting races. “Veep,” Bridges”. The “Black Panther” lions of people around the world very few new shows breaking champion against last year’s which delayed its seventh and star will play a disgraced NYPD in ‘Black Panther’, and Joe and through, but perennial favorites winner, Hulu’s dystopian sci-fi final season to allow star Julia detective, who gets a shot at re- Anthony Russo have breathed a have delivered and the medi- series “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Louis-Dreyfus to recover from demption when he gets involved new energy into the action genre um continues to out-innovate which is also the 2018 favorite. breast cancer treatment, is likely in a city-wide hunt for a cop kill- with films like ‘Avengers: Infinity cinema. Other nominations are like- to pass its comedy crown to Don- er, Variety reported. STXfilms War’. “As someone who has tradi- ly to come from NBC’s family ald Glover’s FX show “Atlanta.” will also back the project with “Their unique and intelli- tionally been more about mov- drama “This Is Us” and HBO’s Second round voting takes Russo brothers, who have di- gent approach to filmmaking is ies than TV, the richness of the dark sci-fi western “Westworld,” place in August while the cere- rected Boseman in this year’s anything but formulaic, and with small screen landscape these Netflix hits “Stranger Things” mony itself will be beamed live blockbuster “Avengers: Infinity Brian Kirk at the helm directing, days genuinely excites me,” Hol- and “The Crown,” and FX Cold from the Microsoft Theater in War”, and Logan Coles. Brian this film promises to go beyond lywood entertainment journalist War spy show “The Americans.” Los Angeles on 17 September Kirk, known for shows like “Game the typical popcorn fare,” STX- and producer Simon Thompson The most star-studded cat- on CBS — hosted by “Saturday of Thrones” and “Luther”, will films chairman Adam Fogelson told AFP. egory is likely to be best actor Night Live” duo Colin Jost and direct the film, written by Adam said.—PTI “It’s taking risks that Holly- in a limited series or TV movie, Michael Che.—AFP 13 JULY 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Croatia reach first World Cup final as England pain goes on

MOSCOW — Croatia reached the got further than anyone else low past Pickford after Perisic’s World Cup final for the first time could thought we would have.” header back into the area caught in their history on Wednesday, af- “I can’t ask for more from the England defence on the hop. ter Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time the players,” said a disappoint- Prince William, the president of winner prolonged England’s suf- ed Southgate. “I think knockout the Football Association, said de- fering in major tournaments and football is about fine margins spite the defeat England could set up a decider against France. and when you have good spells be proud of Southgate’s team. “I Luka Modric’s team fell be- against fine sides you need to take know how disappointed @eng- hind in just the fifth minute to Ki- your chances. “Tonight we wer- land must feel right now but I eran Trippier’s superb free-kick en’t quite there but we will learn couldn’t be more proud of this but hit back through Ivan Perisic from that. We left everything out team and you should hold your and Mandzukic to win a tense there.” In London, an initial wave heads high,” he tweeted. contest 2-1 in front of 78,000 spec- of elation turned to heartbreak as Solid French defence tators in the Luzhniki Stadium. 30,000 beer-soaked fans in Hyde France have the advantage In beating Gareth Southgate’s Park watched their team come up of a day’s more rest than their young team, Croatia — a country day’s showpiece — no easy feat country and scoring one of the short. Around 30 million people opponents after they reached of just four million people — have after being taken to extra-time most important goals to send us were believed to have watched the final for the third time in surpassed the achievements of for a third consecutive match. to a final.” the match on TV in Britain. their history on Tuesday. A sec- the heroes of 1998, who reached “It was a very difficult game, we ‘We’re gutted’ Trippier gave England a ond-half header from Samuel the semi-finals in France. all know what was at stake, how England’s players slumped dream start, curling in a free-kick Umtiti proved enough for a 1-0 Croatia’s players celebrated important a semi-final is for a to the ground at the final whistle, from 25 yards past the despair- victory against Belgium in Saint wildly in front of their supporters small country like Croatia,” said barely able to believe their World ing dive of Danijel Subasic after Petersburg, sending tens of thou- in Moscow while in Zagreb tens of man-of-the-match Perisic. “We Cup dream was over after reach- Dele Alli was brought down in a sands of people pouring onto the thousands of fans poured onto the started slowly but we’ve shown ing the semi-final for the first time central position. Croatia started Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris streets and squares, singing and our character, just as we have in since 1990. “We’re gutted,” said to find their range in the second in scenes of joy last seen when waving red-white-and-blue flags. the previous two knockout rounds Harry Kane, still on course to half and Perisic levelled for Cro- France won the World Cup on Having led for over an hour, when we were one goal down in finish as the tournament’s top atia in the 68th minute, nipping home soil in 1998. Despite the the defeat will be difficult for both matches. We didn’t used to goalscorer with six strikes in Rus- ahead of Kyle Walker to steer much-vaunted attack of teenag- England to digest as their hopes be that resilient. sia, even though his golden touch home Sime Vrsaljko’s cross past er Kylian Mbappe and Antoine of reaching a first World Cup “Twenty years ago I was deserted him on Wednesday. a diving Jordan Pickford. The Griezmann, France’s defence final since 1966 were crushed, back home in Omis, my home “It hurts, it hurts a lot. It’s game went into strength-sap- proved the difference as they shut but their young team have won town. I rooted for Croatia, wear- going to hurt for a while of course. ping extra-time and Mandzukic down Eden Hazard and Romelu many admirers in Russia. Croa- ing a Croatia jersey, and I could We can hold our heads up high. scored the winning goal in the Lukaku and showed they will be tia must recover quickly for Sun- only dream of playing for my It’s been a fantastic journey. We 109th minute, sweeping the ball hard to beat on Sunday.—AFP Myanmar in AFF U-19 final with win over defending champ Thailand

IN yesterday’s semifinal match of young striker Win Naing Tun at ror. I really thank all the players the AFF (ASEAN Football Feder- the 87-minute mark. Myanmar who brought a win result. The ation) U-19 Championship 2018, will play Malaysia in the final. victory actually shows the unity the Myanmar team successfully Malaysia beat Indonesia in yes- of the team’s coaches, author- advanced to the final of the tour- terday’s other semifinal match by ities and footballers. Whatever nament by defeating defending a score of 3-2. The match had to opponent in the final that we will champion Thailand by a score be decided by a penalty shootout. meet, we will try our best to win of 1-0 at Gelora Delta Stadium The coach of Myanmar’s team the trophy of the tourney”, said in East Java, Indonesia. The im- said yesterday’s victory was a Myo Hlaing Win, head coach of Myanmar team celebrates the victory as it advances to final after portant win for Myanmar was team effort. “My boys can play the Myanmar U-19 national boys’ beating Thailand 1-0 in yesterday’s AFF U-19 Championship’s decided by the goal scored by the very well, free from defect or er- football team.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) semifinal. PHOTO: MFF Men’s U-20 Volleyball Championship begins in Nay Pyi Taw

THE 20th Southeast Asian Men’s nament comprised of two teams with young talent to help them U-20 Volleyball Championship, from Myanmar and one team each rise to the best of their ability in organised by the Myanmar Vol- from Malaysia and Thailand. U volleyball. For some of the players leyball Federation, began in Nay Htun Myint Naing, president of today, this may be their first time Pyi Taw yesterday. It will contin- the Myanmar Volleyball Federa- participating in a tournament at ue until 16 July. The Asia World tion, commented: “At Asia World a regional level. We hope such Play-off for 3rd place Foundation, the charitable arm Foundation, we see health as one events can provide opportunities 20:30 MST(14.7.2018) of Asia World Group of Compa- of our key areas of work and sports for all players to pit their skills nies, is the main sponsor for the plays an important role towards a against each other while enjoying event. The volleyball matches healthy lifestyle. This is the second the games’ experience, as well Belgium England will be played at Wunna Theikdi time we are hosting this tourna- as the warm hospitality of Myan- Indoor Stadium. This year’s tour- ment and we are delighted to work mar.”—GNLM