President U Htin Kyaw sends message of greetings to 66th Kayah State Day p-2 (national)

Vol. IV, No. 273, 14th Waning of Pyatho 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 15 January 2018

Vice President U Myint Swe and party together with Naga people beating a traditional drum at Naga New Year Festival. Photo: Myanmar News Agency

Inside Nagas celebrate New Year Myanmar, Japan hold 2nd Sakura Festival p-3 (national) he Naga people cel- Minister Dr Myint Naing, idents, the Vice President and which was presented by the ebrated their New Commander of the North-West his party beat traditional Naga chief minister and an official. Year in their self-ad- Command Maj-Gen Hpone drum, after erecting the New Managing Director of Elec- Tministered zone at the Myat, Chairman U Kay Hsai of Year banner mast and prayer tricity Supply Enterprise of the northern edge of the Sagaing Naga Self-Administered Zone’s poles. They then visited booths Ministry of Electricity and En- Region in the north-west of My- leading body and patron U Ru at the festival. ergy U Saw Win Maung noted anmar, in conjunction with the San Kyuu of Naga literature and At the briefing hall of the the power distribution capacity opening of a hydropower station culture association (central), Taihkam creek micro hydro- of the project. A local resident yesterday, which was attended formally opened the festival in power project, the Vice Presi- spoke words of thanks for pro- by Vice President U Myint Swe. Nanyun. dent was briefed about project viding electricity to Nanyun. Sagaing Region Chief Accompanied by local res- data and the work’s progress, See Page-6 15 january 2018 2 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Message of Greetings sent by President U Htin Kyaw on the 66th Kayah State Day Celebrations Ceremony (15th January 2018 )

Dear esteemed brothers and State was amalgamated into It is for this reason that our falls including the Baluchaung mar as a peaceful and unified sisters residing in Kayah State, the Karen State and according Union Government is working waterfalls, irrigation canals and Democratic Federal Republic, I feel very honoured and to the Amendment Act, Sec- hard to achieve national recon- also blessed with beautiful pris- it is very important for all Union happy to have this opportunity tion 8 of the 1951 Constitution ciliation and peace in the whole tine natural environments, it nationals to march in unity of to send this Message of Greet- (1951 Act Number 62), it was Union, something which has has the potential to be devel- spirit and equality. ings to the 66th Anniversary enacted that the word “Karenni been hoped for and yearned by oped for eco-tourism. I send this Message of celebrations ceremony of the State” should be substituted all Union nationals by conven- Furthermore, we have built Greetings as I urge all Kayah Kayah State Day which falls on with “Kayah State” in all places ing Political dialogues and the a bridge spanning the Thanlwin ethnic brothers and sisters to 15th January 2018. where it occurs in the Union Union Peace Conference - 21st river (Pha Song) ; we have also walk on the path to Peace with Today marks the Kayah Constitution. The first Kayah Century Panglong. established a border trading bravery and full foresight, in- State Day, a truly significant State Day Ceremony was cele- As and when all ethnic post in Maesei township and creasing the momentum as you and auspicious day for all ethnic brated on 15 January 1952 and nationals and ethnic armed this township has been desig- walk together hand in hand. You national brothers and sisters this year we are already in the groups living in the Kayah State nated as a sister town of Mae should all put forth concerted residing in the Kayah State. 66th year. participate and cooperate in Hong Song in Thailand and efforts for national reconcili- I send my felicitations and If we look back into histo- the Peace Process, more new have been conducting practical ation, Union peace and mod- good wishes for the well-be- ry, we may see that (9) Kayah opportunities would open up for meetings and also inviting for- ernization; you should work ing and auspiciousness of all ethnic groups and other ethnic them and they would be able to eign and local investments. For hard for Kayah State to have a Kayah nationals residing in the groups have lived in the Kayah enjoy the fruits of peace quickly. these reasons, not only more peaceful and beautiful future; Kayah State, all Kayah nation- State from time immemorial in The Lawpita Hydroelectric job opportunities for Kayah and as you walk towards a new als living all over the country friendship and cordiality. After Power stations in Kayah State State ethnic nationals but also democratic country based on and all Union ethnic nationals gaining Independence, because have existed for many years as many new opportunities in oth- the firm foundations you have on this truly significant and aus- of mistrust and conflicts which very important electric power er sectors will be created. It is already achieved, to unitedly picious Kayah State Day. lasted for many decades among stations for the distribution of ready to take off as a state with work together with all other During the time when we the different ethnic brothers electricity in the country. At equal development within the Union ethnic national brothers established the States and Di- and sisters, Myanmar has the same time, because Kayah state. Thus, at a time like this, and sisters. visions after gaining our Inde- lagged behind in politics, eco- State is endowed with many peace is the number one prior- pendence, according to sub-sec- nomic affairs and social affairs natural sceneries such as for- ity for the Kayah State. Sd/- tion (1) of Section 180 of the compared to other neighbour- ests, mountains, deep ravines, As we transform the Re- (Htin Kyaw) 1947 Constitution, the Karenni ing countries. and many streams and water- public of the Union of Myan- President

Repatriation camps will be ready on time, say officials

Union Minister for Social ter and party also inspected Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Belgium-made plastic tents for Dr Win Myat Aye, who is also emergency use during the pro- the chair of Union Enterprise ject period. for Humanitarian Assistance, At the Ngakhuya repatria- Resettlement and Development tion camp they inspected the sys- in Rakhine State-UEHRD, ac- tematic repatriation plans. They companied by the Chief Minis- assisted in the work of erecting ter of Rakhine State, addressed buildings in time to house the the coordination meeting to staff working at the camp, and publicize the cash-aid program installing generators and power of expectant mothers and their lines for two repatriation camps under-two-year old babies in Sit- and a medium camp. tway, yesterday morning. On arrival at Ohhtain vil- The Union minister and par- lage, where Hindu returnees ty met Islamic people temporari- will be housed, they observed ly living at a relief camp near Ky- construction and progress in eeganbyin village in Maungtaw building homes. Township. The Union minister They also coordinated with told them that he and the party Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye explains the resettlement program at Kyeeganbyin Village in Maungtaw UEHRD to set up covered rain had come there to coordinate Township. Photo: MNA tents to accommodate return- the rebuilding of homes for them ees at any time. Myanmar has since, despite their homes hav- nearest to the places where they administrators to implement it. The 124-acre Hla Po Khaung already made preparations to ing been destroyed by fire during earn their livings. The project is The Union minister and party will accommodate about 30,000 be prepared to start the repa- terrorist attacks, they had not to be carried out soon. also inspected Hla Po Khaung people in its 625 buildings. Forty triation of persons who fled to fled to the other country. Reset- Chief Minister U Nyi Pu ex- camp, which will be a temporary buildings will be completed by 25 the other country by 23 Janu- tlement will be carried out within plained the resettlement pro- medium camp for people who January and 100 by 31 January. ary, under the bilateral agree- the legal framework. Village-type gram, noting that the deputy are to be accepted systematically Each building can accommodate ment reached with Bangladesh. homes will be rebuilt in the areas minister will coordinate with by repatriation camps. 80 persons. The Union minis- —Myanmar News Agency 15 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3

State-level officials from Myanmar and honoured Japanese guests pose for documentary photo at the second Sakura Festival Myanmar in Nay Pyi Taw on 14 January. Photo: MNA Myanmar, Japan hold 2nd Sakura Festival

tate-level ple loved flowers. Sakura attract more tourists, in- friendship. guished Japanese guests in Nay Pyi Taw on the Myanmar offi- helps beautify the area cluding the Japanese, as The speakers of the also attended a pre-fes- evening of January 13. — cials and hon- and conserve the natural they represent strong two houses, other high tival dinner at Horizon Myanmar News Agency Soured Japanese environment. The beau- bonds of mutual love and level officials and distin- Lake View Resort Hotel guests attended the sec- tiful Sakura blooms may ond Sakura Festival My- attract more Japanese anmar at Myanmar In- visitors, investment and ternational Convention economic cooperation Centre-1 (MICC-1) in Nay with Myanmar, he added. Pyi Taw yesterday. At a time when Myan- Speaking at the event, mar is promoting itself as Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw an emerging destination, U Win Myint said, “Cher- the festival and the beau- ry is a flower conveying ty of Sakura will provide the fine characteristics the country with greater of Japan, which it repre- attractiveness and a bet- sents,” and added, “It is ter reputation. Beautiful an honour for Japan that cherries will always stand the cherry blossom sea- as proof of the ever-im- son annually hosts thou- proving Japan-Myanmar sands of global tourists.” friendship, understanding He thanked the Japa- and cooperation. nese for their assistance Also, Chairman of in helping the cherry sea- Japan-Myanmar Parlia- son thrive in Myanmar, mentary Friendship As- as the Sakura festival is sociation (JMPFA) Ichiro part of the endeavours to Aisawa read out a mes- Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint plants a cherry in Nay Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than promote tourism in the sage by Japanese Prime Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA watering cherry plant. Photo: MNA country. The festival is Minister Shinzo Abe. where the soul of Japan Speakers U Win My- and Myanmar converg- int and Mahn Win Khaing es, he said, praying for Than, Deputy Speaker long-lasting friendship U Aye Tha Aung, union between Myanmar and ministers, the Union Japan. Attorney-General and Speaker of Amyotha the chairman of JMPFA Hluttaw Mahn Win Khaing planted cherries at the Than also addressed the MICC-1 and Royal Myan- festival, which was held mar Golf Club, followed with the aim of cherish- by a luncheon in honour ing peace among future of the festival. Some 200 generations through cherries were planted. people-to-people friend- The first Sakura festival ship between Myanmar saw the planting of some and Japan, promoting 100 saplings last year the tourism industry and in Nay Pyi Taw, where turning Myanmar into a 1,000 Sakura trees will be new global tourist hotspot. planted this year. Chin Speaker Mahn Win State will also grow 1,000 Khaing Than said cherry cherries, in places such was among the many sea- as Haka and Thantalan sonal and regional flowers townships. Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar watering the cherry Union Minister U Ohn Maung and Mr.Ichiro Aisawa planting of Myanmar, whose peo- The cherry trees may plant in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA a cherry. Photo: MNA 15 January 2018 4 business The Global New Light Of Myanmar

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Employees work at the production line of a large garment factory in Hlinethaya Township. Photo: Phoe Khwar Export income from garment sector reaches $1.86 billion this FY

Exports from garment fac- are exported to markets in South cent, while CMP garments ac- tories that operate under the Korea, China and America. counted for 16 per cent, minerals Cut-Make-Pack (CMP) system The majority of Myanmar’s for eight per cent, fisheries for earned some US$1.86 billion, garment factories operate un- five per cent and forest, animal as of the first week of January der the CMP system, while products and other products for this fiscal year (FY), with the those engaged in this industry 21 per cent. amount increasing by more than are striving to transform CMP There are more than 400 $560 million, compared to last into the free on board (FoB) garment factories in Myanmar, FY, according to the commerce system. with a labour force of greater ministry. The 2016-2017 FY saw es- than 300,000 workers. Myan- The garment sector is one timated earnings of some $2 mar’s inexpensive labour at- of the prioritised sectors that billion from garment exports, tracts investments from foreign drives increasing exports. Gar- according to the commerce min- manufacturers to the country, ment exports are primarily istry. In the export sector, natu- which sometimes leads to a con- made to Japan and European ral gas and agricultural products flict over wages between work- markets. Additionally, garments individually accounted for 25 per ers and employers. – Ko Khant

Myanmar sees slight decrease in value of forest product exports The exports of forest prod- cluding bamboo and other non- Myanmar mainly conducts ucts were valued at more than wood products, which reached overseas trade through its sea US$171 million during the cur- $171.987 million in value, includ- routes. The country usually rent financial year, recording a ing $11.755 million from the pub- exports agricultural commodi- slight decrease of $9.6 million in lic sector and $160 million from ties, manufactured goods, ani- comparison with the same pe- the private sector. mal products, minerals, marine riod in the last fiscal year (FY), Over the first 280 days of products, forest products and according to the commerce this FY, bilateral exports be- other commodities. It primar- ministry. tween Myanmar and other ily imports three groups of As of 5 January this year, countries topped $10.731 billion, commodities — capital goods, the country exported a wide including $7.132 billion from the consumer products and inter- variety of forest products, in- private sector. mediate goods. —Shwe Khine

Consumer good imports by private traders up by over $450 million The imports of consumer er products, including clothing ment reached $99 million, which goods by private traders this and food valued at $3.378 billion, saw an increase of $51 million year increased by more than were imported to the country over last year. US$450 million, compared with from overseas trade partners The total value of imports the same period last year, the in the past nine months of this into the country, as of January commerce ministry reported. fiscal year. 5 this year, was $13.941 billion, At this time last year, the As of the first week of including $13.203 billion brought private sector imported con- this month, private importers in through private importers, 09251022355, sumer products valued at $2.822 bought $3.278 billion worth of which saw an increase in val- Call billion. commodities, while imports of ue of $1.737 billion against last Thin Thin May, 09974424848 Various types of consum- similar goods by the govern- year’s total of $11.465.—GNLM 15 january 2018 6 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar Nagas celebrate New Year

Vice President U Myint Swe presenting offertories to a Sayadaw. Photo: MNA

Vice President U Myint Swe viewing Naga traditional utensils at the New Year Festival. Photo: MNA The opening ceremony of Naga New Year Festival in progress. Photo: MNA

From page-1 toured the station. The power members of the Naga literature four major tribes and more than is making the utmost efforts to station is built at Taihkam creek, and culture committees of town- 100 sub-tribes of Naga. There are narrow the gap between the re- After inspecting the differ- three miles south of Nanyun, and ships in the zone, and town elders committees to preserve the Naga gions and state,” he said. ent sections of the hydropower its two turbines can generate at the general administration de- culture and literature. All-inclu- The chief minister also ex- station, the Vice President and 1,000 kilowatts. partment office. sive efforts are required for re- plained about regional develop- his party attended the opening The Vice President and his Speaking on the occasion, gional development. Peace and ment plans, while U Kay Hsai ceremony. The officials then for- party then flew to Panhsaung by the Vice President said, under the stability is the key for regional elaborated on the requirements mally opened the station. helicopter and observed the bor- Constitution there are six self-ad- development. to complete the work. The vice Next, the chief minister un- der development projects there. ministered areas in Myanmar, Only peace and stability can president and his party promised veiled the stone plaque and the They also visited patients at formed by various ethnic groups. ensure national development. to look into the requirements. Vice President, the commander a people’s hospital and offered “As the Naga self-administered Development in Naga region is They also paid their respects and his party sprinkled it with them cash assistance. zone is rich in natural resourc- proof of its peace and stability. to members of the Sangha, led scented water. Back in Nanyun, they met es, they must be tapped effec- All natives must take part in the by missionary monk Bhaddanta The Vice President then Naga leaders, members of the tively for regional development. endeavours for regional peace, Tejinda, in Nanyun. — Myanmar pulled the operation gear and central Naga culture committee, According to history, there are stability and progress. The State News Agency

Vice President U Myint Swe and party inspect Taihkan hydropower station after attending the Naga New Year Vice President U Myint Swe and party erecting a new year banner Festival in Nanyun in Sagaing Region in the north-west of Myanmar. Photo: MNA mast. Photo: MNA 15 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 7 Ecotourism of Hkakabo Razi Curriculum Vitaé of H.E. Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith region gaining momentum Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

H.E. Mr. Thongloun Si- soulith was born on 10 No- vember 1945. He began his studies at the Pedagogy Col- lege of Neo Lao Hak Sat in Houaphanh Province in Laos in 1962, and later obtained a Master degree in Linguistics and Literature from Gerzen Pedagogy Institute in Saint Petersburg, and a Doctorate Ministry of Planning and Finance, Forestry Department hold a meeting with UNESCO on administrative (Ph.D) degree in History of planning of the nature tourism of Hkakabo Razi region, Kachin State. Photo: MNA International Relations from of Labour and Social Welfare. the Academy of Social Sci- From 1997 to 2001, he worked Ministry of Planning and Ethnic groups such as officials and representatives ence in Moscow. as a Member of the Standing Finance, Forestry Department Rawan, Lisu, Jein Phaw, Tibet from ICIMOD and WCS attend- Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith Committee of the Lao Nation- and UNESCO jointly launched along with their traditions, cos- ed the ceremony. started his career at the Ed- al Assembly and Chairman of a meeting on administrative tumes and cultures are record- The existence of rare mega ucational Department of the the Foreign Affairs Committee. planning of the nature tourism able in list of world heritage. So mammals including Asian ele- Neo Lao Hak Sat (Lao Nation- Between 2001 and 2006, Mr. of Hkakabo Razi region, Kachin efforts should be made for the phants and Indian rhinos, beau- al Patriotic Front) in Houa- Thongloun Sisoulith worked State yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. region to enter into the World’s tiful scenery, multiple ethnic phanh Province, Laos, as as the Deputy Prime Minister Forestry Department Dep- Heritage list, said the Deputy groups with their attractive cul- Senior Officer in 1967. From and President of the Commit- uty Director-General U Kyaw Director-General and explained tures and costumes serve as the 1969 to 1986, Mr. Thongloun tee for Planning and Invest- Kyaw Lwin attended and deliv- the importance of ecotourism foundation for the development Sisoulith worked under var- ment, President of Investment ered the opening speech at the of the region, the opportunities of Myanmar’s Tourism. The re- ious capacities at the Office Management Committee, meeting. ecotourism will create for the gion has 21 legally recognized of the Representative of Lao President of the Lao National The Hkakabo Razi region local ethnics and then invited ecotourism sites of which 19 are National Patriotic Front in Committee for Energy, Mem- hosts a large array of rare suggestions from the advisors preserved natural sites and two Hanoi, Professor at the Vien- ber of the Lao National Assem- creatures, exotic and beautiful from WCS. are elephant camps. Work is un- tiane University, Secretary to bly. He was later appointed as landscape, forests, mountains Officials from Forestry De- der way to further promote eco- the Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister and high and low, natural plants and partment, Kachin State Hluttaw tourism of the area.—Myanmar as the Director of External Minister of Foreign Affairs. unique flora and fauna species. representatives, departmental News Agency Relations Division, Director Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith of Public Research Depart- became Prime Minister of the ment at the Prime Minister’s Lao People’s Democratic Re- Office. public in 2016. From 1987 to 1992, he He is married to Mrs. Naly Volunteers undergo training worked as the Vice Minister Sisoulith, and they have three of Foreign Affairs and from children. for humanitarian services 1993 to 1996 as the Minister

The fourth group of volunteers Curriculum Vitaé of began training yesterday morn- ing to provide humanitarian ser- Mrs. Naly Sisoulith vices in Rakhine State in Yangon. Spouse of the Prime Minister The training, along with a follow-up field tour by the Un- of the Lao People’s Democratic ion Enterprise for Humanitar- ian Assistance, Resettlement Republic and Development (UEHRD) in Rakhine State, will provide the Mrs. Naly Sisoulith was volunteers with adequate experi- born on 10 October 1950 in ence, said Dr Daw San San Aye, Xieng Khouang Province in Director General of Social Wel- the Lao People’s Democrat- fare Department, in her opening ic Republic. She obtained a address. Trainees of fourth volunteers group pose for documentary Bachelor degree in Linguistics The three-day course, from photo. Photo: MNA and Literature from Pedagogy January 14 to 16, will provide University of Lao PDR. instructions on basic legal pro- the nation, after explaining the management in the areas where Mrs. Naly Sisoulith worked cedures, in connection with the three points of UEHRD, which they are providing humanitarian as a teacher at the Pedagogy humanitarian services, prepa- involve ensuring the effective- services and aid. College before 1975, and lat- rations for the field tour, social ness of humanitarian services, The first course was held in er worked as Professor at the Women Federation as Senior harmony, conflict management, coordination in rehabilitation Yangon from November 5 to 24, Pedagogy University in Vienti- Officer. peace building and reconcilia- and resettlement, and lasting 2017, the second from November ane from 1975 to 1978. Between She is an Executive mem- tion. regional progress and peace. 24 to December 13, 2017, and the 1978 and 1992, she worked at ber of Leader’s wife Federation Dr Daw San San Aye Volunteers will also learn third from December 16, 2017, the Department of Teachers’ and the Senior Women Officer thanked the volunteers for about data compilation, docu- to January 4, 2018.—Myanmar Training and at Central Lao in Lao PDR. their services in the interest of mentation, reporting and conflict News Agency 15 january 2018 15 january 2018 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar The Global New Light Of Myanmar opinion 9 Auspicious signs ADB Launches of the sound of Corruption Issue We All Must Instagram Photo weaving Contest on Eradicate In Cooperation Development Progress o our great disappointment we heard the news that the Myanmar Weaving Industry has been facing the in the Mekong threatening challenges of Myanmar Longyi (a kind By Than Phyo Naing letting any wastages occur, and Tof Sarong) imported from the neighboring country. [Kanyingyo] thence to systematically manage Subregion Here we need to deeply ponder as to why ready-to-wear in spending the national revenue longyis which came from miles far away from here could ince after gaining In- for the public interest. Budget compete with Myanmar products in the Myanmar market. dependence until now, to be used for the public servic- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched a What it really needs is to upgrade the capacity of the Myan- bribery and corruption es are to be transparent. As for photo contest on Instagram to showcase the development mar Weaving Industry. Shad deep-rooted in our the government, it needs to pub- progress in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and With a view to developing the Myanmar Weaving Indus- Myanmar society as if a chron- licize rules and regulations in demonstrate how a focus on increased regional coopera- try, a three year project named “Let Khat Than/Weaving ic disease. Though different inviting tenders as well, so that tion and integration can improve people’s lives. Sound,”has been implemented by the Department of Light governments ruled the country the public will have known about The online photo contest, which will be held using Industry, the British Council and Swiss Agency for Devel- under different kinds of political everything. the hashtag #GMS25, is part of the 25th anniversary cele- opment Cooperation [SDC]. On the study of the objectives systems for years, the problem It is necessary for the inter- brations of the establishment of the GMS Program. GMS of the “Let Khat Than” project, it will be found that broader cannot be solved out. Instead, it national organizations watching countries are Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China conclusions were made as to what should be implemented for remained rooted, finding it diffi- Myanmar affairs and local media (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autono- strengthening the sector of weaving industries in Myanmar. cult to be cured. to get news and information ac- mous Region), Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myan- Under the project, up-gradation will be made in accord with curately and transparently. Espe- mar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. the requirements after reviewing the current curriculums and Rank second in south-east cially, it needs to get rightful and “As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the estab- syllabuses being taught at Asia in 2017 effective presentations of news lishment of the GMS, we would like to take stock of the the weaving and other vo- According to the statistics and information as quickly as achievements of the regional cooperation and give a clear The objectives cational training schools. released by the global corruption possible. image of how it changed the lives of the people living along Simultaneously, qualifica- watchdog on the annual report the Mekong for the better,” said Cuong Minh Nguyen, an of the workshop tions and skills of teaching of South-East Asian nations in Public co-operation and ad- ADB Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist and Unit staff from the said weav- 2017 Vietnam ranked first in the vices needed Head of the GMS Program. are innovation ing and vocational training worst-corrupted countries, fol- The public need to broadly “We’re hopeful that the photo contest will showcase of new designs schools will be improved. lowed by Myanmar the second. study as to whether there are this and provide encouragement for the future work of the The project will help not Compared to that of 2015 it can cases of bribery and corruption GMS.” on textile and only in the sector of teach- be said to have made infinitesimal in governmental departments. The contest is open to nonprofessional photographers, ing during the schooling progress because in that year Being well convinced of such of any age from ADB’s member countries. Images must drawing up period but also in linking Myanmar and Cambodia co-held cases vividly can speed up mak- be original and taken personally by the photographer, not with entrepreneurs of tex- the first post in the worst list. In ing reforms. It is incumbent not previously published, and showcase daily life in the Mekong the syllabuses tile industries for those addition, it is said that Myanmar only upon the government alone subregion and how lives have changed in the last 25 years. who have completed their was next to Somali in the worst but also upon the conscientious Contestants can submit as many photos as they like. on teaching training courses in the list of the corruption out of 183 people to gain success in allevi- To enter the contest, post the photograph on your method. weaving schools. countries in 2010. According to ating or eliminating corruption. Instagram account using the hashtag #GMS25 and tag @ The British council the World Bank’s studies, the countries. And, Myanmar is a the state-owned properties and ministrator and two other junior the dishonest or illegal behaviors, As for the Anti-Corruption Com- ADB_HQ. Photos can be posted between 8 January 2018 will hold a workshop on present situations on corrup- member country of Extractive the citizens’ benefits and to effec- officers suspected to get involved especially of people in authority mission, the Office of Union Au- and 9 February 2018. Winners will be announced on 20 weaving as an initiative of the “Let Khat Than” project. Togeth- tion in Myanmar still remained Industries Transparency In- tively arrest those who commit in the corruption were sent to for personal benefits. In other ditor General and the Office of February 2018. er with the British Council, the workshop will be supported too high compared to that of the itiative [EITI], signing the UN bribery and corruption. The com- trials. Similarly, news and infor- word, it is the abuse of official the Union Supreme Court, they First prize winner will receive $500, second prize by Light Industry Department and Plymouth College of Arts global corruption. Its findings agreement on the corruption in mission’s responsibilities include mation of the arrests of one sec- status and ranks and positions need to firmly stand on their winner will get $200, and third prize winner will take home [PCA] in Britain. It will be held at the Saunders Weaving pointed out that over 50 percent December 2012. Myanmar be- 15 points, mainly concerned with retary of the regional government for personal interests. own stances without fear and $100. Winners will be judged on the merit of their content or School in Amarapura and Vocational Institute. The objectives of companies related to the gov- came a 10th member country of investigations of the cases and and other village administrators dependence on other parties. In on the number of Instagram likes. To see full rules, prizes, of the workshop are innovation of new designs on textile and ernmental departments had to SEA-PAC [South East Asia Par- submissions of the investiga- had been found in social media. Gap in social class, inflation the anti-corruption system, it is and to get information on the contest, go to this link. drawing up the syllabuses on teaching method. In shaping the pay illegally for the acquisition of ties Against Corruption. tion reports to the Pyidaungsu and high prices of great importance to supervise Established in 1992 with support from ADB, the GMS objectives of the workshop as well, innovations of traditional import licenses, with 30 or 40 per- Hluttaw and the President of the Corruption led a country to On the other hand, the prob- over every sector assigned, to Program helps the implementation of high priority subre- designs in accord with the demands of the markets, including cent of companies paying illegal A commission formed after State. lagging behind in develop- lems of bribery and corruption check on surprise and to coun- gional projects in transport, energy, telecommunications, convincing those involved in Myanmar Weaving Industries of payment as bribe for tax evasion promulgation of a law ment cause negative evil effects to the ter-examine. environment, human resource development, tourism, the nature of the western markets were included. Thus, we and work permits. In the report it On 7th August 2013, in the Taking actions against cor- In fact, problems of corrup- national economic development To sum it up, it is urgently trade, private sector investment, and agriculture. firmly believe that the capabilities of the Myanmar Weaving was also described that practices reign of the former government ruptions tion can harm the national devel- and services of public affairs as needed for the State to super- As of 2016, ADB has approved $7.3 billion in loans for Industry will be effectively upgraded. of bribery and corruption were when multi-party democratic sys- In accordance with the pre- opment and citizens’ rights and well as to the foreign investments vise making potential influx of 84 GMS investment projects, with GMS member countries coming to get involved not only tem commenced to have been scriptions of the law, the com- opportunities, simultaneously directly. The more abundant na- foreign investment enter the and development partners providing $4.9 billion and $6.9 in economic sector but also in introduced the Pyidaungsu Hlut- mission managed to take actions causing unnecessary compli- tional resources and profitable nation as promptly as possible, billion, respectively. Invitation to young writers for Sunday section judicial and legislative sectors. taw promulgated the anti-corrup- against 9 who committed the cor- cated problems in the circles enterprises a country has, the making public health care, edu- The Sixth GMS Summit of Leaders, with the theme, The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions of poetry, tion law as the law no- 23/2013, ruption and 125 servicemen who of regional, political, social and greater corruption cases the cation system reforms and eco- Leveraging on 25 Years of Cooperation, and Building a opinion, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its Joined the international or- with anti-corruption commission violated rules and regulations economic organizations. Brib- country has. nomic policy reforms effective Sustainable, Integrated, and Prosperous GMS, will be held weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can ganizations formed in March 2014 to practi- for the civil service personnel, ery and corruption are every- Bribery and corruption can and deliveringsupports from the on 29-31 March 2018 in Viet Nam. send their works to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga On 20th November 2012, cally implement the prescriptions recovering a total of K 20685000 where across the world, more cause unbalanced state of earn- so-called NGOs, straight to the The summit will be attended by GMS leaders—who are Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon or by email to dce@ Myanmar became a 137th mem- included in the law. The objec- of the national revenue until the or less. But, it tends to spread on ing income among the citizens, people. Now, people are greatly expected to endorse the Ha Noi Action Plan 2018-2022—as globalnewlightofmyanmar.com with the following information: (1) ber country in the UN Anti-Cor- tives of forming the commission end of the year 2015, according to the large scale in the countries begetting a great gap between desirous of elimination of corrup- well as other senior public officials, private sector rep- Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Real name ruption Convention, signing the are to perform the anti-corrup- the report of the commission to with the low per capita income. the rich and the poor. As the re- tion, hence the need to take part resentatives, development partners including ADB, and and (if different) your penname,(3) Your level of education, (4) Name agreement of ethics to be fol- tion as the national obligation, to the Hluttaw. Now, the incumbent Therefore, Myanmar saw cor- sult of the higher inflation rates in the all-inclusive campaign for members of the media. of your School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece is your original work and has not been submitted to lowed, which were laid down by bring about the emergence of the government took its office for one ruption in different types almost skyrocketing prices will occur. getting rid of the disgusting cor- ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color photo of the the Convention. Now, Myanmar clean government and the good and half year period, but bribery everywhere, hence the plunge In eradicating problems ruption, as for the entire national in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information (email is co-operating the activities by governance, to upgrade dignity, and corruption cases are still be- into less developed country’s of corruptions, it is necessary populace. environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integra- address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New combining with other member responsibility and accountability ing seen in some places. In the status and the worst corruption for the government to collect Translated by tion. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members—48 Light of Myanmar news office in administration, not to harm previous year one township ad- violating country. Corruption is the revenues and taxes without Khin Maung Oo from the region.—ADB 15 january 2018 10 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Local people in Ye Township provided Latest earthquake news with free healthcare services The Kaba-Aye Seismological Observatory Station recorded a 4.9- magnitude earthquake with its epicenter located about A 55-member team led by Dr. 390 miles south-west of the station at the Andaman Islands, Tin Myo Win from the National Indian Region, outside Myanmar territory at (22) hrs (18) min Reconciliation and Peace Center (14) sec on 14 January.—MNA provided free healthcare servic- es to patients in Ye, Mon State yesterday. Local people across the 19th Earthquake of 2018 township are receiving various diseases at a public hospital. The specialists’ team provided free The latest of the 19 earth- nitude (4.5) Richter Scale with healthcare services to around quakes that hit the country its epicenter inside Myanmar 1,500 local people in Thanbyu- during the period from 1 to 14 (about (25) miles West-South- zayat and Bilin townships in January 2018 occured yesterday west of Phyu) about (105) miles 2017. morning, according to Depart- North of Kaba-Aye seismological The team will give similar ment of Meteorology and Hy- observatory was recorded at (05) free healthcare to people in other drology. hrs (59)min (49)sec M.S.T on 14th regions and states as of January Local people of Thanbyuzayat and Bilin townships receive free A slight earthquake of mag- January , 2018. — MNA 2018.—Myanmar Digital News healthcare service. Photo: Myanmar Digital News

Remote-controlled bomb discovered at Myanmar Daily Weather Report 105th-mile Trade Zone BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy over the Anda- man Sea and South Bay and a few clouds elsewhere over the Bay A remote-controlled bomb of Bengal. which may have been planted by FORECAST VALID UNTIL MORNING OF THE 15th JAN- unknown people was discovered UARY, 2018: Light rain are likely to be isolated in Upper Sagaing, under a truck near 105th-mile Yangon and Ayeyarwady Regions, Kachin and Shan States. Degree Trade Zone in Muse Township, of certainly is (60%). Weather will be partly cloudy in the remaining Northern Shan State yesterday Regions and States. morning. STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar The improvised explosive waters. Wave height will be about (4 - 7) feet in off and along My- device was found under a truck anmar Coasts. carrying bags of rice. The Muse- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Slightly in- bound truck was driven by U crease of night temperatures in Naypyitaw, Mandalay, Magway, Moe Win. Security personnel Bago, Yangon and Ayeyarwady Regions. from No (415) Light Infantry FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING Regiment under Infantry Divi- AREA FOR 15th JANUARY, 2018: Partly cloudy. sion No (88), local police force, FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA local anti-drug squad, local Parts of the discovered remote-controlled bomb. Photo: FOR 15th JANUARY, 2018: Likelihood of isolated light rain. Degree people’s militia and firefighters Myanmar Digital News of certainly is (60%). rushed to the scene and checked Security personnel from No removed the remote-controlled FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING the improvised explosive device. (415) Light Infantry Regiment bomb.—Thant Zin (Muse) AREA FOR 15th JANUARY, 2018: Partly cloudy.—DMH New Generation Leadership in Substance Yoma Yangon International Use Prevention training opened Marathon 2018 on 21 January New Generation Leadership dangers of alcohol and drug for children. of addiction. Thanks to this in Substance Use Prevention in Yangon, Mandalay, Maw- Similarly, some youths at- training, I gained self-confi- The sixth edition of My- training was opened at the lamyine and Taunggyi. tended the training for Drug dence and dare to speak in anmar’s largest participatory Sedona Hotel in Yangon yes- “They will organize a cam- and Alcohol Facts week in front of the public”, said Ma running event, the 2018 Yoma terday morning, which aims paign in order to give aware- Mandalay, Taunggyi and Maw- Aye Eaindray Maung, an IR Yangon International Marathon to raise awareness of the ness about drugs among the lamyine. In all townships, they student at Yangon University. (YYIM 2018), takes place on Sun- dangers of drugs and alcohol children in selected schools in intend to reach 80,000 children Maung Kaung Zarni Na- day, 21 January from 5am to among the children. Hlinethaya and North-Dagon between 10 to 15 years old. ing, a student of Yangon Tech- 10.30am at Thuwanna National Sixty participants who are in Yangon. The training has 3 “Being a member of Teens nological University said, “I Indoor Stadium. volunteering in “Drug and Al- objectives: 1.to understand and Drams, I am determined attend this training to fight It will be the biggest YYIM cohol Facts Week 2018” cam- the basics of drugs and ba- to tackle the use of drugs against the use of drugs, which event held with more than 9,000 paign from 22-28 January, are sics prevention of drug use; among the young people. I can be harmful to our socie- runners participating and the attending the training. 2. to identify the prevention attended another a training ties. I also joined similar train- organisers invite you to be a part This training was organ- measures they can contribute; which had lasted 12 days. As ing last year. of it! ized by Association for Healthy and 3. to equip them the skills a result, I came to know more I think I can help my coun- YYIM 2018 is jointly organ- Adolescent Development required to provide drug edu- about anatomy and the danger try in one way or another. As ised by Yoma Strategic Holdings (AHEAD), Teens and Dreams cation to children. of drugs. I had to study and for me, I will refrain from using Ltd. (“Yoma Strategic”), togeth- Network, and AMN Youth Net- All the trainees are uni- talked with the children who drugs and, am trying to raise er with First Myanmar Invest- work of Mandalay. versity students between the live in Hlinethaya and visit- awareness of the danger of ment Co., Ltd. (FMI) and Yangon This campaign aims ages of 16 and 22 who are com- ed Mental Health Hospital to drugs among our society. —Ye City Development Committee at raising awareness of the mitted to educate about drugs understand about treatment Khaung Nyunt (YCDC). —GNLM 15 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 11 Rice prices rise in domestic crime Police continue investigation of market this harvest season possible suicide at bank

Police continue to investigate gation at the bank after arriving the possible suicide of 25-year-old on the scene. According to inves- Myo Hein Thu, who was found tigators, the body of the man was hanging on Saturday evening at found hanging from a piece of his workplace in Theingon Ward, cloth, which was tied to a window Thaton Township, Mon State, at located in the north end of the 7.30 p.m. staff dining room in Kanbawza Myo Hein Thu, who is be- Bank, near traffic lights on Then- lieved to have committed su- gone Ward. icide, was a security guard at The man’s body was taken to Kanbawza Bank, according to Thaton District general hospital the township police. for a post-mortem examination. Based on information pro- The police said investiga- vided by Phyo Wai Linn, a senior tions are ongoing to determine assistant at the bank, the police the cause of his death.—Khun immediately started an investi- (Winpa)

Harvested monsoon rice lying near a paddy field in Shwebo District. Photo: Taung Ni Tin Win Raw jade stones seized in Hpakant

Although farmers had a Pawsan rice, a popular type, cultivated in over half of the The police arrested a 52-year- Khin Maung Than, which was good yield from the monsoon is currently sold for some plantations. old man on Saturday for at- travelling towards Myitkyina paddy in the Shwebo District, Ks1.2 million in the market. “Currently, a bag of Shwe- tempting to illegally transport from Hpakant. The police dis- rice prices have been on the The same volume of Pawsan bo Pawsan rice that was har- raw jade stones through the covered a cache of raw jade rise in the domestic market, rice was sold for Ks850,000 last vested in the previous season Nangtain-based check point in stones weighing 130 kilograms growers said. year.” is being sold for Ks35,000, while Kathmaw Village-tract in Hpa- hidden in the rear of the vehicle. Commenting on the price There are more than the newly harvested Pawsan kant, Mognyin District, Kayin The Kaimaing police have increase, U Than Tun, a rice 500,000 acres of monsoon rice is sold at Ks60,000 per bag State, according to a police re- filed charges against Khin farmer from Kanthit Village in paddy plantations in Shwebo in the market,” said U Than port. Maung Than for violating the KhinU Township, said, “Some District in Sagaing region, with Shwe, a rice miller in Tintal About 4.30 p.m, the police existing Myanmar Gemstones hundred baskets of Shwebo the popular Pawsan rice being Village.—Taung Ni Tin Win intercepted a truck driven by Law.—Win Naing (Kachinmye) Construction of Hpa-an home for the aged 90 percent complete

Construction work on a and donors under the super- uled to accommodate around new home for the aged is 90 vision of the local government. 50 senior citizens. Kayin State per cent complete, said U Zaw “Construction of three is estimated to have more than Min, Deputy Director of the hostels and one dining hall 900 elderly people. Department of Social Welfare. has completed. Those wishing to donate The new home for the Now, we are constructing cash to the home can contact aged is being constructed in a religious edifice. Upon com- the Department of Social Wel- Nyeinchan Thayar Village in pletion, we will accept help- fare. Hpa-an, Kayin State. less elderly people across the The newly-constructed Man arrested for illegally transporting raw jade stones in Hpakant It is being built using Ks. country regardless of race and home for the aged is first of Township. Photo: Win Naing (Kachinmye) 180 million fund contributed by religion,” he added. its kind in Kayin State.—Min the Kayin State government The new home is sched- Yarzar (Myitkyina) Women arrested for drug trafficking in Mokaung, Kachin State The Namati Township police ar- Ks80,000 in cash and 180 yaba rested three women in connec- pills being kept by the second sus- tion with a drug trafficking case pect, Daw Mangnan. The police in Mokaung Township in Kachin have confiscated the drugs, which State on Saturday evening, the have an estimated value of Ks4.7 police reported. million. The suspects admitted to The three women were police investigators that they had identified as Daw Boukjar, Daw bought the illegal drugs with the Mangnan and Daw Hsaipan. intention of selling them. After receiving a tip, mem- The police have filed charges bers of the anti-drug squad against the three suspects under conducted a surprise raid at a the Narcotic Drugs and Psycho- mustard plantation near the tropic Substances Law. residence of one of the suspects, Further investigations are Daw Boukjar, where they found being made by the Namati police a cache of 760 yaba tablets. to arrest others involved in the Photo shows one of the buildings of the Hpa-an home for the aged. Photo: Min Yarzar (Myitkyina) The police also found case.—Win Naing (Kachinmye) 15 January 2018 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar South Korea and North Korea to hold working-level talks on 15 January

SEOUL — North Korea and of North Korea sending January about the matter. first official dialogue in more South Korea have agreed to its performance art group “In addition, the ministry than two years amid high hold working-level talks at to the Winter Olympics in also requested for a quick tension over the North’s the Tongil Pavilion on the South Korea, the unification response for South Korea’s weapons programme. North Korean side of the ministry said in a state- proposal on 12 January to South Korea had also said truce village of Panmun- ment. Inter-Korean talks have working-level talks that it is seeking to form a jom on 15 January, South are held alternately at the about the North’s participa- combined women’s hockey Korea’s unification minis- Peace House, which is on tion in Pyongchang winter team with the North. The try said in a statement on the South Korean side of Olympics,” added the min- North Korea’s International Saturday. Panmunjom in the demil- istry. Officials from North Olympics Committee (IOC) The delegation, to be itarized zone, and Tongil and South earlier this week official said the committee Head of the North Korean delegation, Ri Son Gwon shakes led by an official from the Pavilion in the North. The said they had agreed to hold is considering the proposal, hands with South Korean counterpart Cho Myoung-gyon as they exchange documents after their meeting at the truce Ministry of Culture, Sports ministry said earlier on Sat- negotiations to resolve while the two sides will also village of Panmunjom in the demilitarised zone separating and Tourism, will be sent to urday that North Korea had problems and avert acci- have talks hosted by IOC the two Koreas, South Korea, on 9 January 2018. Photo: hold talks on the prospects proposed holding talks on 15 dental conflict, after their on 20 January. —Reuters REUTERS

Speedboat carrying 27 Chinese tourists explodes on southern Thailand’s Andaman Sea

BANGKOK — A speed- (0600 GMT) on Sunday. exploded. The fire quickly boat carrying 27 Chinese Five Chinese were seri- spread, prompting all the tourists and several Thai ously injured, according passengers to scramble crews exploded on south- to the Consulate-General for swimming vests and ern Thailand’s Andaman of China in Songkhla. jump into the sea. Sea near Phi-Phi Islands The consulate said Local media said on Sunday. all the Chinese tourists there were five Thai pas- A Thai was killed and have been helped ashore sengers and 27 Chinese 16 others have been found while the rescue team is tourists, including three injured, according to local still searching for the oth- children on board. A se- media. The speedboat was ers. All the injured were riously injured Thai crew on its way to Phi-Phi Is- hospitalized. Local media was later pronounced lands and caught fire near said there was a fuel leak. dead from burns. The ex- the Viking Cave in the sea The captain went to check plosion is under investiga- at about 1 pm local time the engine and it suddenly tion.—Xinhua

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Philippines raises volcano alert level as eruptions spew ash

MANILA — The Philip- noon on Sunday, but Phi- pines raised the alert at volcs said in a subsequent its restive Mayon volca- bulletin that it was main- no by one notch early on taining alert level 2. Sunday, citing signs of Mayon’s most de- rising magma that could structive eruption was lead to hazardous erup- in February 1841, when tions. lava flows buried a town Residents were evac- and killed 1,200 people. uated from two villages It last erupted in 2014, A Pegasus Airlines aircraft is near the volcano, a tour- spewing lava and forc- pictured after it skidded off the runway at Trabzon airport by the ist attraction in Albay ing thousands of people Black Sea in Trabzon, Turkey, on 14 province because of its to evacuate. January 2018. Photo: Reuters near-perfect cone shape, “The public is strong- following a “phreatic or ly advised to be vigilant steam-driven eruption” and desist from entering Plane skids off Turkish runway on on Saturday, and there the six kilometer (3.7 was a further eruption mile) radius Permanent on Sunday. Danger Zone to mini- Black Sea coast, passengers unhurt Saturday’s eruption mize risks from sudden unleashed ash, rocks explosions, rockfall and ISTANBUL — A Pegasus but no passengers or crew Turkey. Pictures from the flying from Ankara to Trab- and sulfuric odor, and landslides,” Phivolcs said. Airlines flight skidded off were hurt, Turkish media site showed the plane’s zon, “had a runway excur- was followed by rum- It advised people expe- the runway of a Turkish reported on Sunday. nose close to the water’s sion incident” as it landed bling sounds and a faint riencing ashfall to cover coastal airport and ended The incident happened edge. Pegasus Airlines but the 162 passengers, two glow in the crater, the their noses and mouths up halfway down a steep on Saturday night at Trab- said in a statement that pilots and four cabin crew Philippine Institute of with a damp, clean cloth slope into the Black Sea, zon airport in northeast the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, were unhurt. —Reuters Volcanology and Seis- or dust mask. It also said mology (Phivolcs) said. aircraft must avoid fly- Phivolcs raised the alert ing close to the volcano’s Strong earthquake in southern Peru leaves two dead, 17 missing to level 2, which means summit. Those within the that the current activity slope of the volcano, but LIMA — A strong magni- The quake hit off- Acari. fense Institute (INDECI), is “probably of magmatic outside the 6-km danger tude 7.1 earthquake struck shore at 4:18 am local time Arequipa Governor told local radio station origin, which could lead to zone, were told to take the coast of southern Peru (0918 GMT) at a depth of Yamila Osorio said on RPP that a second death more phreatic eruptions precautionary measures on Sunday morning, leav- around 36 km (22.4 miles), Twitter that one 55-year was reported in the town or eventually to hazard- against possible roof col- ing two dead, 17 missing the US Geological Survey old man died in the town of of Bella Union. ous magmatic eruptions.” lapses due to accumu- and several dozen injured, (USGS) said. Its epicenter Yauca after being crushed INDECI said on Twit- A second ash erup- lated ash and rainwater. while causing homes and was in the Pacific Ocean by rock. Jorge Chavez, ter that 65 people were in- tion was recorded before —Reuters roads to collapse. 40 km from the town of chief of Peru’s Civil De- jured.—Reuters

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In respect of Class 41: Entertainment services in the In respect of “Tobacco; Cigarettes; Cigars; Snuff; Cigarette nature of a video series featuring entertainment in the papers; Tobacco pipes, not of precious metal; Cigarette Reg. No. 12884/2017 nature of musical performances delivered by means of filters; Cigarette cases, not of precious metal; Tobacco pouches; Cigarette lighters, not of precious metal; In respect of Class 32: Non-alcoholic beverages, television, global computer network, Internet, portable including carbonated drinks and energy drinks; syrups, Matches; Tobacco pipe cleaners; Ashtrays for smokers, not and wireless communication devices, satellite and concentrates, powders and preparations for making of precious metal; Cigar cutters” in International Class 34. cable. beverages, including carbonated drinks and energy Fraudulent or unauthorised use, or actual or colourable drinks; beer. CBS Broadcasting Inc. claims the trademark imitation of the said mark shall be dealt with according to law. Monster Energy Company claims the trademark right and other relevant intellectual property rights for Daw La Min May, H.G.P rights and other relevant intellectual property rights for the mark as mentioned above. CBS Broadcasting Inc. For KT & G Corporation, the mark as mentioned above. Monster Energy Company reserves the rights to take legal measures against any infringer who violates its intellectual property or other C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., reserves the rights to take legal measures against any Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), infringer who violates its intellectual property or other legal rights in accordance with the concerned laws of Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, legal rights in accordance with the concerned laws of the the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Daw May Thwe Hlaing, LL.B., LL.M., (H.G.P.) The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Dated 15th January 2018 [email protected] Daw May Thwe Hlaing, LL.B., LL.M., (H.G.P.) For CBS Broadcasting Inc. For Monster Energy Company th Tilleke & Gibbins Myanmar Ltd. No. 1608, 16th Floor, Tilleke & Gibbins Myanmar Ltd. No. 1608, 16 Floor, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. 4" x 2 columns × USD 50 = USD 400 Email address: [email protected] Email address: [email protected] Dated: 15th January 2018. Dated:15th January 2018.

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Cinema brings nations together: Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai — Megastar Am- itabh Bachchan says he feels proud of the fact that cinema has the power to bring nations together. “French Ambassador in- vites me to Bonjour India a Ballet performance... Amer- ican Con Gen invites me for tea to meet ex Ambassador... Ambassadors/ Con Gen of Ja- pan, Australia, Israel and Paki- stan visit and pay social calls. Honoured that Cinema brings nations together,” Bachchan tweeted. The 75-year-old actor is currently busy filming his up- coming movie “Thugs of Hin- dostan”. The Yash Raj Films Dancers perform folk dance during the Chinese Spring Festival Gala to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year for overseas project, directed by Vijay Chinese, in Heidelberg, Germany, on 13 January 2018. Chinese Lunar New Year falls on 16 February this year. Photo: Krishna Acharya, also stars Xinhua Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheif.—PTI

Wahlberg donates USD 2mn to #TimesUp post pay disparity outcry

Los Angeles — Actor Mark ment saying, “Over the last few month. “It’s crucial that this con- Wahlberg and his agency William days my reshoot fee for ‘All the versation continues within our Morris Endeavor have agreed to Money in the World’ has become community and we are commit- donate USD 2 million in Michelle an important topic of conversa- ted to being part of the solution,” Williams’ name to the #TimesUp tion. “I 100 per cent support the they said. Praising Wahlberg, Fund after pay disparity between fight for fair pay and I’m donating Williams issued a statement the duo’s reshoot fee on “All The the USD 1.5 million to the Time’s saying she was happy that “the Money In The World” led to pub- Up Legal Defense Fund in Mi- most powerful men in charge” lic outcry. chelle Williams’ name.” listened and made an effort to The news comes after a WME donated additional bridge the pay gap. report, originally published by USD 500,000 as well. “In recog- “Today isn’t about me. My The Washington Post, and later nition of the pay discrepancy on fellow actresses stood by me Ed Sheeran. Photo: Reuters by USA Today, claimed Wahl- the ‘All the Money in the World’ and stood up for me, my activ- berg earned USD 1.5 million, reshoots, WME is donating an ist friends taught me to use my while Williams made less than additional USD 500,000 to the voice, and the most powerful Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa dominate USD 1,000. Offering his support Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund men in charge, they listened and Brit Award nominations to combat harassment and pay in Michelle Williams’ name, fol- they acted. If we truly envision an inequities in Hollywood, the lowing our USD 1 million pledge equal world, it takes equal effort LONDON — Ed Sheeran, Dua and best single. 46-year-old actor issued a state- to the organisation earlier this and sacrifice.—PTI Lipa, Liam Payne and Stormzy And former One Direction are among the nominees for star Payne was nominated for this year’s Brit Awards, Brit- best single and video for “Strip ain’s most prestigious pop mu- That Down”, which has now Carice Van Houten to star in ‘The Glass Room’ sic prizes. been a hit in Britain, Australia Sheeran is in the running and United States. Los Angeles — “Game Variety reported. Alexandra Borbely, Roland in four categories — British “The song’s done extreme- of Thrones” star Carice Van “Spanning more than 80 Moller and Claes Bang, among male solo artist, best video and ly well, I am extremely happy Houten has joined the cast of years, the story in the vein of others. single for “Shape of You”, and with the success so far... We “The Glass Room”. ‘The English Patient’ and ‘Car- “The Glass Room” is pro- best album. just reached a billion streams. The film is an adaptation ol’ reflects the most dramatic duced by Rudolf Biermann Singer Dua Lipa received I have never written down of Simon Mawer’s 2009 novel events of the 20th century,” ac- along with Czech public broad- the most nominations. Her sin- that number, I have never had on the love story between two cording to a statement. caster Ceska Televize, Slovak gle “New Rules” was a break out the need,” Payne said back- women set in a house in Czecho- To be directed by Julius private channel TV JOJ, and hit last year and she is nominat- stage at an event to announce slovakia, built by celebrity archi- Sevcik, the film also features equity investor Igor Rattaj’s ed in five categories including the nominees in London. tect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Hanna Alstrom, Karel Roden, company Investito.—PTI best album, best female artist —Reuters 15 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15 10th Rakhine traditional carriage pulling ceremony to be held in Sittway

The 10th Rakhine State carriage (north) ward,” said U Kyaw Min, pulling ceremony will be held at who is a member of the organis- the Winkabar Ground in Sittway ing committee. Town, Rakhine State, from Jan- The ceremony is a tra- uary 27 to 31. ditional festival held by the “Mi Zan Ward in Sittway Rakhine people, which is per- Town held again the tradition- formed to boost the production al carriage pulling ceremony, of crops. which has been nearly extinct The Rakhine people usual- for 40 years. Now, the carriage ly hold the traditional carriage pulling ceremony is being held pulling ceremony in Tabodwe, alternately by the wards in Sit- falling on the 11th month of the tway Town. Myanmar calendar (between The 10th Rakhine State tra- January and February), when ditional carriage pulling ceremo- galaxies and stars appear in 10th Rakhine traditional carriage pulling ceremony will be held in Sittway. Photo: Naing Zaw ny will be organised by Ywar Gyi abundance.—Naing Zaw

21 trainees attend snacks, juice making course

Officials from the Mon State speech by Daw Khin Maw Thet, small-scale industries depart- Deputy Director-General of the ment organised a vocational state small-scale industries de- training course to learn how to partment. During the seven-day create value-added food items, course, trainees will receive in- which attracted 21 people. structions on preparing cookies The course began on Thurs- which contain pigeon peas, fried day morning at Nat Hmaw Vil- pea stick, natural juices, wines, lage, Chaungsone Township, jams or jellies.—Maung Shwe Mon State, with an opening Win (Pyay)

Painting onlookers observe the pictures displayed at the gallery. Photo: Thiha Ko Ko (Mandalay) Watercolour painting exhibition in Mandalay

An art exhibition by U Min Lwin, along with U Zaw Win from opening ceremony. entitled Present-5 Painting Art Mandalay Watercolour Painting The Present-5 Painting Art Exhibition, was held on Saturday Society and students specialis- Exhibition, which will be held morning at the Mandalay Hill Art ing in painting from National from 13 to 18 January, will show- Gallery, Mandalay. University of Arts and Culture, case 70 paintings by U Min Lwin. U Thit Sar Lwin Soe, Deputy Mandalay, as well as teachers Those interested can study the Mon State conducts a vocational training for value-added food Rector of National University from the Mandalay painting and paintings from 9am to 5pm.— production. Photo: Maung Shwe Win (Pyay) of Arts and Culture, Mandalay, sculpture school, attended the Thiha Ko Ko (Mandalay)

Kadu ethnic cultural festival to be held The Kadu people, who belong the Kadu customs, promote the to the Barmar ethnic group, will Kadu language and display its hold a cultural festival in In-Pin cultural heritage. Competitions Village, Nant-Thar Village-tract, in rice pounding with foot-oper- Inndaw Township, for three days ated wooden pounders, cross- beginning January 25. bow matches and tugs-of-war, “We celebrate our Kadu among others, will be held during ethnic cultural festival annually. the festival,” said Ethnic Kadu Last year, the festival was cele- Chairman U Kan Aung. The brated in Banmauk Township, festival will be held with Kadu and this year it will be held in ethnic people from various re- Inndaw Township. The festival gions and states, as well as other Performers entertain audience at the Kadu ethnic cultural festival. Photo: aims to promote unity, conserve ethnic groups.—Kyaw Thiha Kyaw Thiha 15 January 2018 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar Yangon beat Hanthawady City Stars FC changed its name to Royal in MPT MNL 2018 Thanlyin FC in League II of MPT MNL 2018

City Stars FC, a football club The MNL-2 was founded in member of the MPT Myanmar 2013 as part of MFF’s effort to National League II 2018, has extend competitiveness into the changed its name to Royal nation’s football system. Thanlyin FC recently. The league is played in a City Stars Football Club is a league cup format. Myanmar football club, founded The 2015 MNL-2 winner in 2015 in the MNL-2 League. was Southern Myanmar and The team gained the agree- 1st runner-up was Horizon FC. ment by officials from Myanmar For the inaugural season in National League to change its 2013, nine teams participated. name to Thanlyin FC. Among them, Best United and The new name for the team Horizon FC were transformed will be officially used staring from former Futsal clubs. from the MPT Myanmar Na- Mawyawadi FC and Chin United tional League II season. were relegated from the MNL at The MNL-2 is the sec- the end of the 2012 season while Yangon’s reliable striker Kosuke Yamazaki poises to shoot the ball at yesterday’s match in Grand Royal ond-tier football league in Myan- Myawady FC were promoted Stadium in Bago. Photo:MNL mar. The official name is MNL-2 from the Amateur League. Pong League. The inaugural season Gan FC is a new club, founded As the fourth match of the MPT with Keeper Ko Ko Naing Captain Kosuke in the second half. began in 2013. in 2014..—Kyaw Zin Lin Myanmar National League 2018, Aung Zaw, Mark Sekaju, Aung As some of the confusions Yangon United played against Myo Thu Ra, Nyi Nyi Aung, Yan occurred in the defence line of Hanthawady United at Grand Naing Aung, Shwe Hlaing Win, Hantahwady, Yangon got its sec- Royal Stadium in Bago yesterday. Lar Din Maw Yar, ond goal by Sylla at 63 minutes Nanda Lin Kyaw Chit joins Thailand Yangon United made win at Yangon United played with with his complete finishing. premier league-1 side PT Prachuap the match with the result of 2-1. best efforts from the kick-off. Nevertheless, Hantharwady Yangon United lined up with Hanthawady defenders made a respond by Michael in a shining keeper Kyaw Zin Htet, made a big error just before the close range of the goal net just Pyae Phyo Zaw, David Htan, the first half end. From the er- after the two minutes. Suan Lam Mang, Kyi Lin, Maung ror, Yangon gained an icebreak- The game was just finished Maung Lwin, Sekou Sylla, Kosu- er by its reliable player Kosuke with the 2-1 result as both teams’ ke Yamazaki, Min Kyaw Khant, Yamazaki upon one by one meet players seem to be exhausted in Captain Yan Aung Kyaw, Kekere with Hanthawady’s keeper and the last minutes. Moukailou. the goal leads Yangon 1-0. Yangon United will next play Yangon United is headed by Yangon United made sub- against Zwekapin United at their U Myo Min Tun. stitution with changing in tactics home stadium of Yangon on 20 Hanthawady United lined up with Emmanuel in the place of January.—KyawZin Lin

Federer says he should not be favourite at 36

MELBOURNE — Roger Feder- luctant to accept the favourite’s er says a 36-year-old should not tag. really be considered a favour- “With age, I feel like I play ite for the Australian Open, al- down my chances just because though when the man in ques- I don’t think a 36-year-old should tion is himself, no one was taking be a favourite of a tournament, it him seriously. should not be the case,” he told Myanmar football star Nanda Lin Kyaw Chit. Photo: MDN The Swiss breezed through reporters. his media duties on Sunday with “That’s why I see things Myanmar footballer Nanda FC in 2017 season. He decid- the same swagger he will take more relaxed, you know, at a Lin Kyaw Chit became a third ed to join Thailand premier Roger Federer of Switzerland on court against Slovenia’s Aljaz reacts during a news conference later stage of my career.” Myanmar player after Yadanar- league-1 side PT Prachuap FC Bedene on Tuesday, when he before the Australian Open Federer says the likes of bon FC forward Aung Thu and after his contract with S-league kicks off the defence of the title tennis tournament in Melbourne, six-times champion Novak Djok- Yangon United striker Kyaw Ko side expired. PT Prachuap FC he won against great rival Rafa Australia, on 14 January ovic and Stan Wawrinka, both Ko who moved to Thailand’s promoted to Thailand premier Nadal last year. 2018. Photo: REUTERS returning after lengthy injury premier league. league-1 this football season. That unforgettable triumph by winning Wimbledon. breaks, could benefit from the According to the Myanmar PT Prachuap FC is scheduled to ended a five-year hiatus in Few would bet against him same mindset he arrived with Football Federation, Former play an opening match against Federer’s grand slam collection becoming only the fourth tennis in Melbourne last year, when he Myanmar national team winger Police Tero in 2018 Thailand and a few months later, he took player to reach 20 in two weeks was just back from a six-month Nanda Lin Kyaw Chit played for premier league.—Myanmar his tally to a record-extending 19 time, although Federer was re- hiatus. —Reuters Singapore’s Balestier Khalsa Digital News