State Counsellor Inspects Demonstration of Voting Process Under COVID-19 Guidelines in Nay Pyi Taw

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Vol. VII, No. 174, 6th Waning of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 7 October 2020 State Counsellor inspects demonstration of voting process under COVID-19 guidelines in Nay Pyi Taw

sanitizers, management of voters outside the polling station and the casting of votes during the prescribed voting hours. The State Counsellor gave advice on social distancing in the queue, systematic handwashing and other necessary matters. The State Counsellor warm- ly greeted the staff members who participated in the practical demonstration of the voting process from the Office of the President, the Union Election Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office, and the Ministry of Union Government Office, and asked them to report on difficulties during the practical demonstration and to submit suggestions to the relevant departments. The No. 1 polling station of Zeya Theikdi Ward in Zabuthi- ri will be used for 2,103 voters, while there are 811 eligible voters for the No.1 Polling Station in Ward 1 of Yankin Township in Yangon which was selected as a polling station for the practical State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi looks into demonstration of polling station officers on 6 October for voting during prescribed hours on the demonstration in the simulation election day. PHOTO: MNA exercise. TATE Counsellor Daw in Yangon Region. office, U Khin Maung Oo, gave a lists, giving out ballots to voters, According to the latest re- Aung San Suu Kyi visited On arrival at the demon- briefing on the practical demon- and arrangements on how to ports, the numbers of eligible vot- Sand observed a practical stration site, she was welcomed stration in accordance with manage the people outside the ers in the respective townships demonstration of the voting pro- by Union Election Commission preventive measures against polling station. of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory cess under the COVID-19 pre- Chairman U Hla Thein, Union COVID-19 on the voting day, Later the State Counsellor are 85,513 in Zabuthiri Township, vention guidelines for the 2020 Minister for the Office of the preparations for health care and party observed the practi- 27,786 in Dekkhinathiri Township, General Election. Union Government U Min Thu, guidelines for voting at the poll- cal demonstration conducted at 132,457 in Pyinmana Township, A practical demonstration Union Minister for Health and ing stations of Nay Pyi Taw Un- polling station number 1 of Zeya 217,620 in Lewe Township, 79,029 was conducted at the No. 5 Ba- Sports Dr Myint Htwe, Nay Pyi ion Territory and other regions/ Theikdhi ward, Zabuthiri Town- in Zeyathiri Township, 178,844 in sic Education High School in Za- Taw Council Chairman Dr Myo states, and duty assignment of ship. The demonstrations includ- Tatkon Township, 92,869 in Pub- buthiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw Aung, UEC members, Deputy polling station officer, deputy ed taking body temperatures of bathiri Township and 52,469 in yesterday to simulate the voting Minister Dr Mya Lay Sein and polling station officer and oth- voters queuing outside the polling Ottarathiri Township respective- process at the No. 1 Polling Sta- officials. er polling station staff. He also stations, giving out facemasks, ly.—MNA tion at Ward 1 of Yankin Township Director-General of UEC briefed about checking voters cleansing of hands using hand (Translated by Aung Khin)

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS BUSINESS Advance voting Union Minister Dr Union Minister Dr Win Myanmar football Fishery exports continues at Myint Htwe discusses Myat Aye attends 71st academy to house soar to over 7 Myanmar embassies with health officials Session of UNHCR COVID-19 quarantined $847 mln in 2019- abroad from 6 regions/states Executive Committee persons 2020FY PAGE-2 PAGE-4 PAGE-5 PAGE-6 PAGE-7 7 OCTOBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key” Advance voting continues at 7 Myanmar embassies abroad

MYANMAR citizens living healthcare guidelines, 773 voters rea and 418 voters in Japan cast Nepal. October, and those in India and abroad cast their advance vot- in Thailand, 20 voters in Egypt, 7 their votes repectively. The Myanmar missions in Kunming city of PRC on 8 Octo- ing at the seven embassies in voters in Nepal, over 1,700 voters The advance voting has Brazil and Nanning city of the ber.—MNA respective countries yesterday. in Singapore, 2 voters in Israel, been closed in 7 countries un- People’s Republic of China will In accordance with the 69 voters in the Republic of Ko- til now, with the latest voting in organize advance voting on 7 (Translated by Aung Khin)

Myanmar citizens come to polling station at the embassy in Singapore for their advance Myanmar citizens cast their advance votes in Cairo on 6 October. votes on 6 October. PHOTO: MNA PHOTO: MNA 25th relief flight from ROK brings back 109 Myanmar nationals

THE 25th relief flight landed at tine at specific places or des- Yangon International Airport ignated hotels, followed by the bringing 109 Myanmar nation- 7-day home quarantine. als via Incheon International The Ministry of Foreign Af- Airport yesterday. fairs is working with the relevant Among them, 100 Myanmar ministries and its missions in nationals were from Korea while foreign countries for the repa- 6 from the Russian Federation, 2 triation of citizens abroad in from Germany and 1 from New accordance with the guidelines Zealand. of the National-Level Commit- The Ministry of Labour, Im- tee on Prevention, Control and migration and Population, the Treatment of COVID-19, and has Ministry of Health and Sports brought back 18,183 citizens to and the Yangon Region govern- date.—MNA (Translated by Kh- Myanmar returneess arrived back home by the 25th relief flight from Republic of Korea seen at the Yangon ment arranged 14-day quaran- ine Thazin Han) International Airport on 6 October. PHOTO: MNA

1,252 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 6 October, total figure rises to 20,033

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 20,033 after 1,252 new cases were reported on 6 October according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 20,033 confirmed cases, 471 died, 5,782 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 6 October 2020 Daily Death toll until 8 pm 6-10-2020

Total Cases 20,033 New Cases 1,252 27

Total Death Tally 471 Discharged from Hospital 5,782 Ministry of Health and Sports 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Advance voting process for local voters outside their constituencies in 2020 General Election

n Heads of trainings, schools, hospitals and jails are to contact the sub-election commissions to get documents of Form 15. n They must return these documents to sub-commission of respective townships by 26 August 2020 after the documents are filled by the voters. n Sub-election commission of respective townships must send ballot papers and envelopes for advance voting to the trainings, schools, hospitals and jails by 7 October 2020. n Advance voting must be organized at trainings, schools, hospitals and jails on their appropriate day from 8 October 2020 to 21 October 2020. n The envelopes containing ballot papers must be sent back to sub-election commission of respective townships by 4 pm on 8 32 November 2020.

National tripartite pre-coordination meeting for 13th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour held online

THE Ministry of Labour, Immi- gration and Population and the International Labour Organiza- tion jointly held virtual meeting for the opening ceremony of the National tripartite pre-coordination meeting for the13th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour yesterday morning. Union Minister for Labour, Immigration and Population U Thein Swe, Deputy Minister U Myint Kyaing, Australian Ambas- sador Ms Andrea Faulkner, Head of Cooperation for the Embassy of Canada Ms Eileen Stewart Union Minister U Thein Swe delivers an opening speech during virtual meeting for the opening ceremony of the National tripartite pre- coordination and Liaison Officer Mr Donglin meeting for the 13th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour. PHOTO : MNA Li of ILO office in Yangon, representatives of Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw, heads of The world is facing the chal- They also released information workers face travel restrictions cus on their soft skills, said the department concerned and the lenges of COVID-19 pandemic widely like the needed facts for as the official routes are closed. Union Minister, adding that it representatives of UN/INGO/ which change the living styles. the returnees to do in line with So, the government to govern- should adopt unusual methods NGO, Trade Union, employers Although most of the coun- the COVID-19 measures of the ment cooperation is needed in in conducting training during and civil organizations joined the tries conducted visa extension respective countries via social such cases and the civil organi- COVID-19 crisis. virtual meeting. for immigration, it was conven- network. zations and private sectors need Then, Australian Ambassa- During the meeting, the Un- ient only for some of the labour- The Union Minister contin- to do as well. dor Ms Andrea Faulkner, Head ion Minister said the meeting ers as most of the workers face ued saying that as the migrant Meanwhile, some of the of Cooperation for the Embassy was held to study the progress expiration of employment con- workers do not have certain so- returnees want to settle in the of Canada Ms Eileen Stewart in implementing the sugges- tract, reduction of labour force cial protection during the crisis country and so the officials and Liaison Officer Mr Donglin tions of former ASEAN forums and factory closures. and so it needs to negotiate as should consider for labour mar- Li of ILO respectively delivered on migrant workers, to discuss During the COVID-19 pan- quickly as possible with the desti- ket of the country. It is important an opening speech. the theme of 13th ASEAN Forum demic, Myanmar diplomats for nation countries for the migrant to appreciate or recognize their The reviews, findings and “Supporting Migrant Workers the respective ministries coop- workers to have certain guaran- skills that they will be accepted suggestions made by the attend- during the Pandemic for a Co- erated with the relevant Myan- tee in the long run. by the job seeking agencies, the ees to the meeting will be applied hesive and Responsive ASEAN mar embassies and provided COVID-19 has affected all employers, companies and other at the 13th ASEAN Forum on Mi- Community” and to draft or the official or undocumented sectors including labour market organizations. grant Labour to be held in Viet formulate the suggestions for migrant workers who want to across the world. So, it seems In improving the skills of Nam.—MNA the Myanmar delegations to the return home including their to urge the migrant workers to the returning workers, the of- (Translated by Khine Thaz- forum. accommodation and meals. return to their countries. But the ficials need to give special fo- in Han)

COVID-19 Call Centre opens daily

In efforts to speed up the prevention, containment and treatment of the COVID-19 disease, the call centre (phone number 2019) is established by four communications operators and the Blue Ocean Company with the coordination of the Medical Research Department of the Health and Sports Ministry and Post and Telecommunica- tions Department from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Medical Research Department in Yangon. Over 43 staff from the Medical Research Department and 17 volunteers from the Myanmar Medical Association totally 60 workers have been working at the centre since 8th April.—MNA 7 OCTOBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The free living style must be controlled at the moment

COVID-19 is giving us lessons on how to live in daily life with rules and disciplines. The situation has imposed very severe restrictions on us. The free living style must be controlled at the moment.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s reports to people regarding COVID-19 situation, on 3 October 2020)

Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe discusses with health officials from 6 regions/states

UNION Minister for Health and communication tools. Sports Dr Myint Htwe held an on- They also discussed the line meeting with health officials needs of oxygen producing ma- from Yangon, Mandalay, Rakhine, chines, pulse oximeter and blood Mon, Bago and Ayeyawady yes- pressure monitors, protective terday to take control measures gears, contribution of well-wish- against COVID-19. ers and more public participation. At the meeting, the Union After the discussions from Minister discussed the important the Deputy Minister Dr Mya role of primary health officials for Lay Sein, Permanent Secretary the people, sharing experiences Professor Dr Thet Khaing Win on control measures of the pan- and Dr Thar Tun Kyaw, the Di- demic, awareness programme, rector-General from the Union risks of communicable and Minister’s office, and Dr Soe non-communicable diseases and Oo, the Director-General from access to the medical supplies at Public Health Department, the the stayhome areas. Union Minister coordinated the The respective health of- discussions. ficers and public health author- He also remarked on the ities presented their experienc- better supports of control and Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe holds meeting with health officials from 6 regions/states on 6 October. es in contact tracing, difficulties, emergency response committee, PHOTO: MNA medical treatments for the sus- improving management at the pected cases, the needs of ve- lockdown area, the adjustment nostic Test kits at the township volunteers. to prevent other infections and hicles for transportation, better to guidelines of the ministry, level, providing more protective The Union Minister conclud- appreciated the public health of- management in stayhome areas, adopting the necessary guide- items including N95 masks, and ed his discussions with enforce- ficers .—MNA awareness programme and using lines, using Rapid Antigen Diag- providing protective gears to the ment of public health department (Translated by Aung Khin) Myanmar chairs 19th ASEAN senior law officials meeting online THE 19th ASEAN Senior Law from 5 to 7 October. Thi Thi Myint and the high-rank- members of the ASLOM and the legal cooperation in the region Officials Meeting (ASLOM) The meeting is participated ing law officials from the ASEAN ASEAN Secretary General office since the legal aid in criminal and Working Group meeting, by Union Attorney-General U Tun countries. for facilitating the meeting online matters is important not only for chaired by Myanmar, are being Tun Oo, Permanent Secretary Dr At the meeting, the Union amid the spread of the COVID-19 the regional legal cooperation but held through videoconferencing Thida Oo, Director-General Dr Attorney-General thanked the outbreak in Myanmar. also for the international legal He said that the role of the cooperation. He commended the ASLOM is important in develop- efforts of ASLOM leaders for the ing a better legal environment for emergence of the ASEAN Mutual each member state as ASEAN Legal Assistance Treaty and the aims to enhance mutual assis- ASEAN Extradition Treaty. tance and active cooperation in The Permanent Secretary the fields of economy, culture, of the Union Attorney-General social, science, technology and office serves as the chair of the management. meeting and the meeting will con- He continued that the ex- tinue to discuss the developments change of knowledge and expe- in the Mutual Legal Assistance rience of legal professions in the Treaty and the ASEAN Extradi- ASEAN region plays a key role in tion Treaty in criminal matters, the development of legal issues the development of the ASEAN and ASLOM is involving in legal Trade Law, crime prevention and matters such as mutual assis- criminal justice, Judicial coop- tance and in criminal matters eration, mutual legal aid in civil such as human trafficking. suit and trade issues and legal The Union Attorney-Gen- matters in the ASEAN region.— Union Attorney-General U Tun Tun Oo and senior law officials join the online meeting of th19 ASEAN Senior eral remarked that the ASLOM MNA (Translated by Ei Phyu Law Officials Meeting on 6 October. PHOTO: MNA meeting is a key pillar to promote Phyu Aung) 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye attends 71st Session of UNHCR Executive Committee

UNION Minister for Social Wel- for transition to democracy sys- fare, Relief and Resettlement Dr tem, national reconcilation, peace Win Myat Aye joined the opening process, ending of conflicts, session of 71st Session of UNHCR promoting of human rights, so- (United Nations High Commis- cio-economic growth and sus- sioner for Refugees) Executive tainable development although Committee held in Geneva of the country has many challenges. Switzerland via online on 5 Oc- Then, High Commission- tober. er Mr Follipo Grandi said that The member states of UN- UNHCR provides the needed HCR, observers of UN member assistance to Myanmar for COV- states or non-UN member states, ID-19 prevention, control and other observing organizations, treatment activities and it also UN organizations and Non-Gov- knows about the performance ernmental Organizations joined of government for the internally the meeting. Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye makes the video speech at the opening session of UNHCR Executive Committee displaced persons. Such news is The opening ceremony was meeting on 5 October. PHOTO: MNA very important for the IDPs and held on 5 October and during the improving the situation of IDPs event, the High Commissioner of using K2.1billion and beefed up also provided. It also serves 24 with the local and foreign experts will have a good impact to restart UNHCR Mr Fillipo Grandi and the measures against COVID-19 hours phone services to settle to draft the plans regarding with the programme of accepting the Executive Director of UNICEF since Sittway Township of Rakh- gender-based abuses. this cases. returnees from Bangladesh. Ms Henrietta Fore respectively ine State reported local transmis- Social protection assistance Moreover, the country keeps He continued saying that he made a remark. sions in mid August. is also provided to the expectant carrying out peace processes would like to urge the govern- Then, Union Minister Dr Win As eight townships in Rakh- mothers, elderly persons and the which play a key role in ending ment to find ways to give infor- Myat Aye made a speech at the ine State imposed travel restric- people with disabilities including conflicts, and the fourth session mation about the performance of event, saying that the country is tions, the government cooperated the internally displaced persons of Union Peace Conference -21st government to the IDPs and ex- conducting COVID-19 prevention, with the United Nations World at IDP camps. Century Panglong was held tended his best wishes to be able control and treatment activities Food Programme (WFP) to pro- Although there are some successfully and achieved the to hold free and fair elections and without leaving one behind and vide food to those in these areas. restrictions druing COVID-19, principles for the establishment urged to continue making efforts serving especially for the in- The Union Minister contin- the government keeps carrying of federal democratic union and for the internally displaced per- ternally displaced persons and ued saying that COVID-19 pre- out the procedures in accordance accords to implement in the post- sons in the post-election period. others in vulnerable group. The vention and control activities are with the National Strategy on 2020. The session will be held until government also implemented being conducted in Rakhine State closing IDP camps and resettle- The Union Minister pledged 9 October.—MNA (Translated by plans to execute COVID-19 by while the humanitarian aids are ment of IDPs . It also negotiated that Myanmar will make efforts Khine Thazin Han)

UNOPS, WHO and ICRC visit Ayeyarwady Foundation’s Covid Centre to step up their joint fight against COVID-19 in Myanmar

treatment best practices. The Foundation was established as WHO may provide online training a temporary treatment centre and human resources support for COVID-19 infected patients. in the form of healthcare spe- It started off as a 425-bed tem- cialists in ICU, anesthetic and porary treatment centre on Sep- radiology; UNOPS may support tember 19 and expanded into 575- with guidance on procurement bed temporary treatment centre logistics and infrastructure and on September 29 and 875-bedded coordination with internation- temporary treatment center on al donors; and the ICRC could October 3. 75-bedded ICU/HDU provide assistance in the form Critical Care Unit will be opened of ICU specialists and healthcare in the coming days. professionals. The Ayeyarwady Founda- U Zaw Zaw said of the co- tion, through the Ayeyarwady operation, “The Ayeyarwady Centre, has been actively seeking Centre is not only the work of collaborative opportunities with the Ayeyarwady Foundation and the wider global healthcare com- Representatives from UNOPS, WHO, and ICRC visit Ayeyarwady Foundation’s Covid Centre at Thuwunna Max Myanmar, but a collective munity and volunteers to come Stadium in Yangon on 6 October. PHOTO : SUPPIED effort with necessary guidance to Myanmar and provide their REPRESENTATIVES from the Chairman of Ayeyarwady Foun- yarwady Centre. In a show of sup- and support of the MOHS and knowledge and skills to com- United Nations Office for Project dation, met the officials to dis- port, UNOPS agreed to source Yangon Regional Government bat the pandemic. The need is Services (UNOPS), World Health cuss the formation of a long-term idle or redundant equipment and to support the Myanmar people. especially acute for intensive Organization (WHO) and Inter- multilateral relationship to jointly allocate, including ventilators, We are humbled to act as a bridge care units (ICU) and high de- national Committee of the Red support efforts to increase the to the Ayeyarwady Centre for between the great work UNOPS pendency units (HDU), where Cross (ICRC) visited the Ayeyar- treatment and testing capacity emergency use. and WHO are doing at the global there is a critical shortage in wady Foundation’s Covid Centre of COVID-19 at the Ayeyarwady Prior to the visit, U Zaw level, and the amazing effort of highly trained and experienced (Ayeyarwady Centre) located at Centre and enhance containment Zaw, who is also the Chairman our community here in Myanmar human resources. The Foun- Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, of the “second wave” in Myanmar. of Max Myanmar Group, held to fight this virus.” dation also welcomes partners yesterday to observe the soon Furthermore, they explored ways virtual meetings on October The Ayeyarwady Centre, a for key support areas such as to be opened ICU-HDU facilities to increase staff technical exper- 3 with experts from UNOPS joint-cooperation between the accommodation, logistics, and construction and installation. tise in operating the ICU/HDU and WHO to share information Ministry of Health and Sports other expertise from internation- During the visit, U Zaw Zaw, Critical Care section of the Aye- around COVID-19 healthcare (MOHS) and the Ayeyarwady al volunteers.—GNLM 7 OCTOBER 2020 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar football academy to house COVID-19 quarantined persons www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com lay Regional government on 5 October and provided necessary CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya assistance. [email protected] Mandalay Region has been speeding up the COVID-19 DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR emergency response to ensure Aye Min Soe [email protected] the disease under control and the Ayeyarwaddy Foundation SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT is supporting the COVID-19 dis- Kyaw Myaing ease prevention and treatment programme. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin The academy in Mandalay will be able to accommodate 100 LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS patients and 25 volunteers and EDITORS the foundation has arranged to Ye Htut Tin Preparations are underway to use the Myanmar Football Academy in Mandalay for temporary quarantine provide food four times a day [email protected] centre. PHOTO: YE YINT SHINE Aung Htein and other necessary items.—Ye Tun Tun Naing THE Ayeyarwaddy Foundation to be used as a quarantine cen- Minister Dr Zaw Myint Maung Yint Shine [email protected] has prepared the Myanmar tre for the COVID-19 patients. inspected the academy under (Translated by Ei Phyu Football Academy in Mandalay Mandalay Region Chief the supervision of the Manda- Phyu Aung) SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo

TRANSLATORS Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, Ferries run only with over 600 commuters aboard per day Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun THREE Cherry ferries are run- ing to the Delta Division of In- REPORTER ning daily for the people from land Water Transport (IWT). Nyein Nyein Ei, Dala and its surrounding town- Before the outbreak of COV- [email protected] ships to reach the commercial ID-19, the three ferry boats have hub of Yangon City. With the de- been running 46 times per day PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar clining number of passengers for 30,000 commuters approx- Kyaw Zeya during COVID-19 outbreak, the imately. Now, the ferries are ferry vessels are operating with operating 16 times a day on COMPUTER TEAM only a few passengers. weekdays and 12 times a day Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, People are not going outside on weekends. However, the Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, after the regional government number of passengers has also Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu has declared a stay-at-home dropped to over 600 commuters, Ferries between Dala and Yangon ply 16 times each day during announcement to contain the a dramatical drop, said Daw Ti EDITORIAL SECTION COVID-19 outreak. PHOTO:NAING LIN KYAW (DALA) spreading of coronavirus. This (+95) (01)8604529, Ti Myint, manager of Yangon Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 is the reason why the ferry and Pansodan ticket office. and passengers are travelling outbreak. With the rise of the Z-craft vessels have reduced Likewise, Yangon Wahdan daily. Now, food vehicles, house- COVID-19 confirmed cases in CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION their routes to ensure the con- (Keighley)-Dala Z-craft, carry- owned vehicles and emergency Yangon Region, Yangon is now San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, venience of the passengers and ing cargoes and vehicles, has vehicles are using the Z-craft. in thunderous silence. The peo- Hotline - 09 974424114 preserving the flow of the car- also reduced its routes during The Yangon Pansodan-Dala ple should cooperate to contain ADVERTISING & MARKETING gos. Depending upon the avail- COVID-19 period. Now, Z-craft jetty, Yangon Wahdan (Keigh- the spreading of the pandem- ( +95) (01) 8604530, ability of passengers, the ferry is running seven courses per ley)-Dala Z-craft jetty and Dala ic, following the government’s Hotline - 09 974424848 vessels are still running along day to take 12 tonnes of freight Township highway terminals rules and regulations.—Naing [email protected] [email protected] their routes without suspension and 80 cars. Previously, nearly are crowded with the passen- Lin Kyaw (Dala) of the transport service, accord- 600 vehicles containing cargos gers daily before COVID-19 (Translated by Hay Mar) 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 COVID test kits totalling 9,000 to of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. be distributed in Magway [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm ABOUT 9,000 test kits will be dis- Pyin Wa checkpoint, and two of www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm tributed to Public Health Depart- them were found COVID-19 pos- ments in 25 townships of Magway itive. Region to conduct COVID tests, Similarly, about 50 trucks according to the Magway Region drivers and conductors were Public Health Department. tested at Minbu Township vehi- “At present, some 4,000 test cle terminal and three of them kits were distributed already to were found COVID-19 positive, Write for us some Health Departments in the said U San Htay, the Administra- townships for the first time. The tor from Minbu District. We appreciate your feedback and remaining 5,000 test kits will be “The health staff and the A health worker is taking swab from a man in Magway. PHOTO: contributions. If you have any delivered soon,” said Dr Khin people who had contact with the comments or would like to submit ZAYYATU (MAGWAY) editorials, analyses or reports please Maung Than, Assistant Director suspected patients a started un- email [email protected] of the Magway Region Public dergoing detecting with the use ing tested recently with the test these days after experimenting with your name and title. Health Department. of test kits. The truck drives and kits,” said Dr Khin Maung Than. with the test kits, which can give Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to The test kits first started de- conductors who are crossing on On 6 October, one truck driv- the results in 30 minutes, accord- the Editor” that do not exceed 500 tecting on 5 October a total of 31 board the trucks to ensure the er was found COVID-19 positive ing to Magway Region Public words. Should you submit a text truck drivers and conductors, en- smooth flow the goods in line when he was tested with the use Health Department. —Zayyatu longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. tering from Rakhine State. They with the guidance of the ministry of the test kits. The report of con- (Magway) were tested in Ngaphe Township of health and sports are also be- firmed patients has increased (Translated by Hay Mar) 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS / AD 7 Fishery exports soar to over $847 mln in 2019-2020FY

EXPORT earnings from countries in the European the government to tack- the fisheries sector dur- Union. le problems faced in the ing the period between 1 Myanmar’s fishery export of farm-raised fish October and 25 September exports have slightly de- and prawns through G2G in the financial year 2019- clined over the past three pacts and ensure smooth 2020 reached US$847.5 months, owing to the COV- freight movement be- million, an increase of ID-19 impacts. However, tween countries to bolster $125.65 million from the Myanmar witnessed a exports. year-ago period, according large volume of exports in Myanmar’s economy to statistics released by the post-pandemic period. is more dependent on the the Commerce Ministry. The MFF is mak- agricultural sector to a The figures stood at ing concerted efforts to large extent. Also, the fish- just $721.865 million dur- increase fishery export eries sector contributes a ing a-year ago period. earnings by developing lot to the national gross During the current fish farming lakes which domestic product (GDP). financial year, the fishery meet international stand- Its fishery production, exports are expected to ards and adopting ad- A file photo shows workers select shrimps in Kyauktan, Yangon Region. PHOTO: including shrimps and reach a record high. Myan- vanced fishing techniques. PHOE KHWAR saltwater and freshwater mar Fisheries Federation To ensure food safe- fish, is far better than the (MFF) expected to earn ty, the foreign market The MFF is working with ment. million in the 2014-2015FY, regional countries. If the more than $800 million requires suppliers to ob- fish farmers, processors, There are 480,000 360,000 tonnes worth $500 state can boost processing from fishery exports in the tain Hazard Analysis and and the Fisheries Depart- acres of fish and prawn million in the 2015-2016FY, technology, it will contrib- FY2019-2020, and it got a Critical Control Points ment under the Ministry breeding farms across the 430,000 tonnes worth $600 ute to the country’s econo- target. (HACCP) and Good Aqua- of Agriculture, Livestock, country and more than 120 million in the 2016-2017FY, my and earn more income Myanmar exports culture Practices (GAqP) and Irrigation to develop cold-storage facilities in 560,000 tonnes worth $700 for those stakeholders in fisheries products, such certificates. the GAqP system. Myanmar. million in the 2017-2018FY, the supply chain, Yangon as fish, prawns, and crabs, To meet international Processors can Myanmar exported and over 580,000 tonnes in Region Fisheries Depart- to markets in 40 countries, market standards, fishery screen fishery products 340,000 tonnes of fishery the 2018-2019FY, according ment stated.—GNLM including China, Saudi products must be sourced for food safety at ISO-ac- products worth $530 mil- to the Commerce Ministry. Arabia, the US, Japan, only from hatcheries that credited laboratories un- lion in the 2013-2014FY, An MFF official said (Translated by Ei Singapore, Thailand, and are compliant with GAqP. der the Fisheries Depart- 330,000 tonnes worth $480 the federation had asked Myat Mon)

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M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE LTD M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE LTD 7 OCTOBER 2020 7 OCTOBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 IDPs are not Of Global Flu Pandemics and the Corona Virus-19 left behind in Outbreak in Myanmar

response to By Lokethar nity to the virus. If so it may attack front it. It had to be put together an ASEAN Country, is between course and toll. However it can Containment measures only those whose immune system in haste, sometimes with much 3% to 4%.(For Myanmar, as of 5th be said with a degree of certainty Other constraints like con- against the virus is still weak and groping around. Of course the safe October 8.00PM it is reckoned ,that like the “Flu” viruses it may tainment measures will have to PEAKING of the “Flu Pan- it can overpower such persons bet was “isolating” those who con- to be at around 2.4%). From the never “go away”. be imposed as required. However, COVID-19 demics” that happened and not others. My apologies to the tracted the virus and taking other 13th of March 2020 when the WHO Even if an effective vaccine is if such measures continue for any Saround the world over the Immunologists and the medical measures to “contain” the epidem- declared it to be a Pandemic, up found, it may be quite some time length of time, economic life will be past centuries, “the Flu Pandemic profession people if the “opinion” ic. Gradually “isolation” extend- untill the present time there has before the entire population of the disrupted. Businesses will have Next Generation Supplement be INCE the COVID-19 outbreak began in Myanmar, the of 1889/90 in just a few months just expressed is judged as being ed to every sphere of life so that been over 2 million recorded world can be “vaccinated”. Then to shut down and distribution of suspended due to Union Government has pledged that it would leave no spanned the globe, killing I million “wild speculation”. Any way the social and business interactions deaths world wide. According to again, due to cost and difficulties commodities may be entirely “on Sstone unturned in fighting the disease and no one would people. It took just five weeks to “track records” seem to give it came to be severely curtailed. This a report on the incidence of the of obtaining the vaccine it would line” which may not be widespread COVID-19 pandemic be left behind in response to the global pandemic. reach it’s “peak mortality” accord- some credence. has caused trade and commerce disease about 80% recover from be hard to prioritize it's adminis- or sustainable due to technologi- Especially, the needs of vulnerable communities such as ing to a Google website. From Sars-Cov-2, the virus that tration amongst the population, cal constraints and cost of such Dear students and contributors: displaced people have been given priority in response to the the same source it is learned that caused Covid-19 Pandemic orig- Even if an effective vaccine is found, particularly of the developing measures. Unless the imposed pandemic. “In the Spanish Flu Pandemic of inated in China, and so far has countries. It may also be that the constraints are slowly faded out We, the Global New Light of Myanmar daily, will suspend The government’s policy: “No one would be left behind,” 1918/20 about 500 million people caused millions of deaths world period of “coverage” of the im- humanity may risk economic dis- our Next Generation Supplement pull-out, which comes out it may be quite some time before the every Sunday, beginning from Sunday 11th October due to means that women, children and vulnerable communities would across the globe were infected wide. The Corona Virus however munity provided from the virus asters probably far more serious the COVID-19 pandemic. also receive assistance from the government’s COVID-19 Eco- out of which one fifth died”. Then is not a Flu virus as is asserted by entire population of the world can be could be limited in which case the than the affects of Covid 19 Virus nomic Relief Plan-CERP. again “the Asian Flu pandem- Immunologists around the world. frequency of “vaccination” may itself. We will announce one week ahead of schedule when we The Union Government is implementing a plan to pre- ic of 1957/58 which was a global Hence it’s future “behaviour” “vaccinated”. pose problems. It seems that we Hence it is suggested that the again begin publishing the section. vent, contain and respond pandemic with it’s roots in China, could be less predictable than the have to learn to live with the Covid control measures now in place to the COVID-19 disease claimed more than one million virulent “Flu” viruses. As it is a 19 virus for as long as it has the be gradually relaxed, of course With Best Wishes, in IDP camps by spend- lives”. The 2009 swine flu caused new virus no one has immunity to be badly “hit” leading to eco- the disease without any special potential to infect people. Hence without compromising safety and Editorial Team The current ing K2.1 billion in efforts to by a new strain of H1N1 virus, in against it. Efforts to develop a vac- nomic downturns in practically treatment. About 1 in every 5 we have to fall back on the cur- health of the people. Such relaxa- provide care to the people one year infected as many as 1.4 cine for Covid-19 is still on-going. every country. It put pressure on people who are infected with the rent prescribed precautions of tion would also be beneficial for COVID-19 displaced by armed con- billion people across the globe and all countries and particularly the Covid 19 Virus develop difficulty in washing hands thoroughly and the economy. And of course all pandemic is our flicts and terrorist attacks. killed between 151,700 and 575,400 Helpless against Covid-19 developing countries of the world breathing and need hospital care. frequently with soap and water or the people must willingly cooper- The second wave of people. Regarding the Covid-19 Virus, whose medical facilities were not People over 60 years of age with hand sanitizers, wearing a mask in ate to abide by the measures like latest wake-up COVID-19 broke out in the The pandemics afore-men- no matter where it came from, it up to the challenge from the start. underlying medical conditions are public and maintaining the safety washing hands, using face masks second week of August in tioned are gone but probably not took the world by surprise. Even The crude mortality more at risk of infection by the vi- distance as some of the measures in public and trying their best to Myanmar Daily Weather Report call for greater Rakhine and the authori- the viruses that caused them. Per- the most advanced Nations have rate of the Corona-19 Pandemic rus. The Covid 19 virus will, hope- to be taken for as long as the Cov- keep a safe distance between one (Issued at 7:00 pm Tuesday 6 October, 2020) cooperation and ties imposed restrictions haps the viruses will never “go been helpless against it because (the number of reported deaths fully, with the development of an id-19 Virus is around and continue another as best as they can. on travel and stay-at-home away”. The human genome may there just didn’t exist the precise divided by reported cases) ac- effective vaccine, be “contained”. to infect people. With charity to all and malice BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy over the solidarity among orders in eight townships have somehow developed immu- “technology” shall we say, to con- cording to a recent WHO study in In the meantime it will take it’s to none. North Bay of Bengal. Monsoon is weak over the Andaman in Rakhine State in re- Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. the government, sponse to the second wave INGOs and of COVID-19. Understand- FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 7 October, ing that it not easy for the Steel the COVID-19 response to save lives and build a stronger recovery 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in Lower people to IDPs to follow the rules Sagaing and Magway Regions, scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, and guidelines issued by Evidence-based action and investments are needed to strengthen the COVID-19 response and build a healthier, more health-secure recovery and future for all Mandalay, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyawady Regions and Kayah address the the Ministry of Health and State, fairly widespread in (Eastern and Southern)Shan, Sports for the disease un- By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh the occupational safety of health dispensary options, and better en- of between US$ 2–4, which can be Tools Accelerator and COVAX Fa- Rakhine, Kayin, Mon States and widespread in the remaining economic less they are provided with Regional Director of the WHO South-East Asia Region workers, strengthening health in- gaging the private sector. These up to 20 times higher in low- and cility WHO is working to ensure Regions and States with isolated heavyfalls in Upper Sagaing sufficient basic daily needs formation systems and the uptake and other solutions must continue middle-income countries. That all countries have access to the Region and Kachin State. Degree of certainty is (80%). and social such as water, soap and of digital health technologies, and to be applied to ensure all people return is multiplied many times life-saving goods such efforts pro- repercussions food, the Union Govern- OR more than nine months other’s successes in preventing advancing health policy and sys- can access the services they need over when one considers how in- duce. WHO will continue to support STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in ment and the World Food now WHO and its Member and controlling hot-spots and clus- tems research on COVID-19. to stay healthy, well and productive vestments in common goods for Member States in the Region to Myanmar waters. Wave height will be about (4-7) feet off for the Programme are providing FStates in the South-East ters, which account for the majority Crucially, the Region reaf- throughout the pandemic. health can protect against acute strengthen the policies and deliv- and along Myanmar Coasts. humanitarian aid to the Asia Region have responded to of new cases. Fast and frugal in- firmed its commitment to strength- But more than nine months public health events, the impact ery systems required to efficiently livelihood of the IDPs. the COVID-19 pandemic with novations – for example universal en and maintain essential health into the response, additional in- of which is now clear to all. and equitably roll-out a safe and OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood people. Despite limitations speed, scale and solidarity. Speed, mask wearing, the provision of services, which is a core pillar of vestments in health are needed, WHO will continue to provide effective COVID-19 vaccine once of increase of rain in Taninthayi Region and Kayin State. caused by the global pan- in efforts to control local outbreaks hand hygiene resources and safe WHO’s strategic preparedness not only to strengthen the response Member States its full technical, developed. demic, the Union Govern- by acting on epidemiological evi- water to all communities, and the and response plan and has been and save lives, but to also enhance operational and material support, No outbreak is too big to con- FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING ment is making efforts for dence. Scale, in the whole-of-gov- delivery of high-quality informa- one of the Region’s key points of health system resilience into the including by mobilizing interna- trol, and it is never too late to ag- AREA FOR 7 October, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershow- resettlement of IDPs and ernment, whole-of-society buy-in tion, including locally tailored risk focus. Across the world, the emer- recovery and beyond. Countries tional and global partners. Despite gressively apply the basic public ers. Degree of certainty is (100%). closing of IDP camps nationwide. leaders have mobilized to help peo- communication ¬– have proven gence and spread of COVID-19 has face hard choices amid intense a near-global shutdown WHO has health measures that we know Since the second wave in Rakhine State, the authorities ple stay safe, healthy and well amid especially valuable, and should be caused significant disruptions to fiscal pressures. The latest pro- rapidly procured and delivered work. WHO will continue to sup- FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING have enforced rules at the camps to ensure that they do not go our “new normal”. And solidarity, leveraged to maximum effect. essential health services, risking jections from global financial critical personal protective equip- port all countries, whatever the AREA FOR 7 October, 2020: Isolated rain or thunder- to a neighbouring country of their own volition and the IDPs because from the beginning of the Member State resolve to con- increased morbidity and mortality institutions suggest that in 2020 ment and laboratory supplies to all transmission scenario, to apply showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). understand that they would face legal action if they do not abide outbreak countries have reinforced trol COVID-19 remains steadfast, from non-COVID health issues. most countries in Asia Pacific face countries in the Region and contin- the evidence-based interventions by orders and do not comply with mandatory COVID-19 regu- each other’s defences, whether as it must be. In early September, Our Region is no exception. a decrease in GDP, which could ues to bring countries and partners needed to control the spread of FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING lations. Similarly, those who illegally return from neighbouring by sharing key resources or iden- at¬ WHO’s annual governing body To overcome such disrup- exceed 10%. together via the WHO-supported COVID-19 and save lives. We will AREA FOR 7 October, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershow- countries and enter an IDP camp would face legal action under tifying and communicating best meeting in the Region, countries is- tions, countries have applied a But investing in health is partners platform and central sup- continue to support all countries ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). the communicable diseases law. practices. sued the Declaration on the Collec- range of measures that address proven to promote the sustain- ply portal. to achieve the healthier, more The current COVID-19 pandemic is our latest wake-up call To strengthen the response tive Response to COVID-19, high- demand and supply-side barriers, able social and economic devel- Through its Solidarity trials health-secure recovery and future for greater cooperation and solidarity among the government, and save lives, national and local lighting their commitment to build for example task-shifting among opment upon which progress in WHO is facilitating Member State to which we strive. INGOs and people to address the economic and social reper- authorities must continue to apply on the Region’s many strengths health workers, leveraging the po- all policy areas relies. In ordinary participation in global research SOURCE: WHO cussions for the livelihood of the people. WHO’s transmission classification in responding to the pandemic. tential of telemedicine, developing times every dollar invested in and development efforts, and model while learning from each Of particular focus was securing novel supply chains and medicine health yields an average return through the Access to COVID-19 7 OCTOBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) Chairperson Dr Thet Thet Khine presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 6 October.

standards and production of high-end products. 7. We will implement 4. We will implement industrial sector related pol- suitable economic policies to swiftly reach the modern industrial age icies for the states and for the 70,000 registered businesses and the un- regions depending on registered ones so that they may catch up with their strengths and op- the rest of the world. portunities in a prior- 5. We will open a joint office to offer services to itized manner. improve public-private partnerships. 6. We will increase the basis for taxpayers and Esteemed people reduce tax rates to unburden the people yet not Third, we will imple- affect national revenue. ment the policies as men- 7. We will implement collaborative programmes to tioned earlier well and develop socio-economy, national reconciliation, cooperate with all stakeholders to amend the 2008 Greetings esteemed people and establish trust and peace. Constitution. The Constitutional Tribunal must review The People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) is program- 8. We will offer appropriate entitlements, insurance, the three branches of government are in line with the matic and will implement its motto of ‘People’s Lives scholarships and incentives for civil servants Constitution, resolve constitutional disagreements Matter’ to build a brighter future for the people, and based on their skills, education, expertise and between them, amend the relevant law in dispute and I will explain the policies for this in three parts. experience. propose them at the Hluttaw. Myanmar and the rest of the world are facing the 9. We will implement long-term loans for civil serv- We will amend the designated authority and re- spread of COVID-19. We have seen a drop in economic ants to purchase houses, house rental systems sponsibilities of the states and regions outlined in the growth from over 6% to a mere 0.5% and unemploy- for workers and long-term home loans for entre- Constitution to set up an excellent federal union system. ment has risen as well. A lot of migrant workers preneurs to set up housing systems. We will amend the tables 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the 2008 have returned to Myanmar, the youth and younger 10. We will cooperate with all stakeholders to mod- Constitution to give more authority to the State and generation are lost in the differing opinions on social ernize industrial zones and urban projects. regional governments and ensure they have appropriate media and armed conflicts, and there is a sense of 11. We will ensure every citizen has access to elec- self-determination in a genuine federal Union. embarrassment on the global stage. We will firmly tricity, drinking water and public services. We will make the following changes based on the grasp our slogan of “Income for Everybody, Jobs for 12. We will provide protection and social security for results of the peace process of the Defence Services’ Everybody, Future for Everybody” to implement an people with disabilities, vulnerable populations national political direction to make the military more inclusive policy for socio-economic development. and marginalized people. modern and capable of protecting national sovereignty First, everyone wishes to increase income for and border sustainability: their household, and our party will prioritize eco- Esteemed people 1. The candidates nominated by the Command- nomic and social policies that will improve individual Second, our party will cooperate with all affiliated er-in-Chief of Defence Services for ministers of income. If our party were able to implement them organizations, supporters and ethnic political parties defence, home affairs and border defence will at the legislative and executive branches, we would aiming for a genuine democratic federal system in transfer to civilian status after approval from the aim to increase the income of farmers, workers and line with the following socio-economic development President to strengthen civil-military relations. SMEs and national income by 20% per year. policies below: 2. We will form Hluttaw affairs committees made Developing the socio-economy will create suita- 1. We will design regional development policies and of a fair number of Tatmadaw and elected repre- ble jobs for every person, and every graduate should strategies and incorporate them with union-level sentatives to discuss national security and defence be able to find a job within two years of graduating. policies. specifically. The 5 million young migrant workers that exist should 2. We will implement cooperative programmes for 3. We will suggest a gradual reduction of Tatmadaw have secure jobs at home and abroad that offer a de- states’ and regions’ economic policy approaches representatives based on the results of the peace gree of integrity. They should be able to return home in line with federal principles and the Constitu- process to ensure they Defence Services can carry with a stable position in a short time, and the State tion. out their initial duties to the fullest capacity. should bear the task of ensuring all youths who could 3. We will enforce policies for self-determination of Moreover, we will facilitate in enacting more sub- not complete education can learn vocational skills. all ethnic groups, equality, and the preservation stantial procedures for the organization of the An- We will implement the following economic and of their unique literature, culture, and languages. ti-Corruption Commission to enhance and develop a social policies in the Hluttaw to create a better future 4. We will review public finance management to democratic system and clean governance. for the younger generations. support regional development and self-deter- We will clearly define and implement the leading 1. We will ensure high-quality production for rel- mination by budget proposals, distribution of role and responsibility of the State in the betterment evant markets and sectors through significant tax levied from border trade camps, and other of the market economy, higher income for our citizens, research as the 20 million farmers do not receive financial policies. more employment opportunity, uplifting of future social the necessary land, loans and other resources 5. We will collectively find solutions to the need for status in line with the same standard as other regional on time. migrant workers, the dangers of illegal drugs, countries. 2. We will improve international trade by strength- and environmental degradation. We will proliferate fairness, freedom and equality ening regional connectivity with special economic 6. We will implement strategies and plans in a across the nation and allow inherent rights and equal zones and border economic zones for the 2 million balanced manner related to the Asian Highway opportunities within reach of every citizen. We will im- industrial workers. project, China-Myanmar economic corridor and plement the necessary changes to legislative, executive 3. We will ensure there is a guarantee for the next other related projects across the states and re- and judicial branches and initiate restorative justice. I generations to conserve natural resources to set gions in an identical way for all ethnic groups. conclude this with thanks.

Section 59 (g) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 59 (g) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to vote more than once in any election for a Hluttaw constituency in which he or she has the right to vote. Anyone who is found guilty of or abetting this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Shan-ni Solidarity Party (SSP) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Shan-ni Solidarity Party (SSP) Central Committee General Secretary U Sai Naing Naing Kyaw presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 6 October.

undivided area, it was split and put into Kachin State respective regions; and Sagaing Region by the decision of the parliament 4. Ensuring a leading par- in 1948. Due to the various administration systems ty with genuine volition of successive governments in our region, we lost our for the ethnic affairs and livings in unity and cooperation among ethnic races conserve ethnic (minor- due to the divided rules. ity) races; The armed conflicts have broken out since late 5. Joining hands with ethnic 1960, and difficult transport links have separated the parties, civil society or- close relations among each other. We also lost ethnic ganizations and groups of rights, political rights and opportunities for self-gov- ethnic literature and cul- ernance for the Shan-ni and northern Shan races. ture in different regions As a result, our people have suffered low situa- for the welfare of Shan-ni I would like to first pray for the esteemed people, tions in many sectors such as political, social, educa- and Shan races; Shan-ni races, and national brethren to be free from the tion, health, transport, economy, peace and stability 6. Cooperation with any political party and individuals COVID-19 pandemic and secure peaceful social lives. of the region and ethnic rights. Our Shan-ni people in line with the party policies; I am U Sai Naing Naing Kyaw, General Secretary are still facing lesser development, fear, insecurity, 7. Accepting any person with any race and religion of Shan-ni Solidarity Party (SSP) Central Committee. poverty, lack of knowledge and poor health conditions. background to work for the affairs of Shan-ni and In brief, our SSP party was established to help northern Shan state; Esteemed people our people liberate from these situations and cut the 8. Exercising political alliance. We, Shan-ni (Tai Leng) and northern Shan races circle of dire circumstances. have settled in Myanmar since many centuries ago. Our Esteemed people ancestors established new settlements for their livings. Esteemed people Armed conflicts are still breaking out in the areas of Language, literature, customs and administration of I will explain the objectives, policies and the work Shan-ni (Tai Leng), and that we cannot expect freedom, Shan-ni people have well-developed since that time. programmes of our party. justice and equality for our national races and local Shan-ni (Tai Leng) and northern Shan races are living in people. At the same time, we have fewer opportunities Kalay, Tamu, Mawlaik, Phaungpyin, Homalin, Khamti, Objectives in implementing development programmes in business- Nanyun, Katha, Htigyaing, Indaw, Wuntho, Kawlin, 1. Establishment of a democratic state by the federal es, trade, agriculture, exploration of natural resources, Pinlebu and Bamauk townships of northern Sagaing Union system that can guarantee the fundamen- border trade and tourism sector for regional and national Region; Mohnyin, Moegaung, Phakant, Waimaw, Myit- tal rights of national people; benefits. Moreover, we could not improve infrastructural kyina, Tanai, Bamaw, Shwegu, Moemauk and Mengzi 2. Participating in peace, development and stability sectors such as the construction of road networks, schools, townships in Kachin State; Moemauk and Mabein of the country; hospitals and dispensaries, electrification and industries. townships in northern Shan State. 3. Cooperation in the interest of respective areas For the development of these sectors, our party takes Under the leadership of Wuntho Sawbwa U Aung in co-existence with local ethnic people and im- priority in the peace-making process for ensuring the Myat, Shan-ni people fought against colonies. Shan-ni plementation of national objectives; stability of the region and ceasefire. ethnic people have received over 70 honorary awards for 4. Unveiling national characteristics of ethnic people Therefore, the SSP party has adopted four national the anti-colonial and anti-fascist movements regardless on the verge of extinction and conserving cultural political plans. of our blood and sweat. heritage, literature, culture and custom; The first plan emphasizes that peace is essential for During the early years after independence and 5. Recreating national unity with the reconciliation social development of every Shan-ni people and co-exist- the rebellion of multi-coloured insurgents, northern of our ethnic people under different names and ing ethnic persons and regional development. Therefore, Shan races, including Shan-ni people, did not take part at other regions; our party will participate in peace-making efforts. in the uprising against the government. 6. Working for the national interests of Shan-ni The second plan is to implement national political and northern Shan national races concerning processes through high-level political culture discussions Esteemed people changing the political situation of the country; from ceasefire to the political dialogue. Although Shan-ni people retained our loyalty to- 7. Protection in political means from oppression, The third plan is to carry out national interests for wards the Union, we have not thoroughly enjoyed the taking extortion money, illegal recruitment for economic development in hotels and tourism sectors, equal political rights like other ethnic people. forces and abuses resulted from the lack of peace conservation of forest and natural resources, livestock Our party will try for the rights of Shan-ni people and stability. and trade; for the social development in education and to achieve self-administration and to officially mention health sectors. the real name of our ethnic race in the national scrutiny Policies The fourth plan is to work together with other political card as best as possible. We just need an opportunity 1. Believing that a nation with peace and develop- forces for the Union-level processes in the establishment to call for this to the government. Therefore, it is urged ment, justice and equality could be established of a federal democracy Union, the emergence of a strong for cooperation with us by voting for us. only after the Democratic Federal Union; Constitution beneficial to the entire people, the emergence I will present the history, the policy and the work 2. Aiming for peace, stability and the rule of law in of a clean government and reliable judicial system. programmes of our party in line with the duties assigned respective areas or the whole country; The speech is concluded with the pledges to work by our party. 3. Intending to regional and national interests stand- for developments in township level, regional level and ing on the principles of peaceful co-existence with Union level depending on the existing local situations if Esteemed people one another, trust, equality and justice among Shan-ni ethnic people and the co-existing national races. Although Shan-ni people historically lived in an national ethnics in the whole country or the Thank you.

Section 58 (d) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 58 (d) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to give speeches at meetings, instigation, writing, distribution of using posters or attempting by other means to disturb the voting or election. Anyone who is found guilty of or abet this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 7 OCTOBER 2020 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Lhaovo National Unity and Development Party (LNUDP) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Lhaovo National Unity and Development Party Chairperson Dr La Kham Daung Kham presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 6 October.

2. To encourage Lhaovo people to gain political 5. Our economic knowledge, and they, alongside other national, ethnic policy is based on people, need to be effectively involved in doing duties agriculture, and of the country. then we will try to 3. Our party will take efforts to secure human rights, promote industri- including the fundamental rights of all national, ethnic alization. people. 6. Our party will work 4. To achieve unity among Lhaovo people and unity hard to eradicate will become a force for our country; to openly discuss poverty. with the government about Lhaovo ethnic affairs. 5. To take efforts as much as we can to improve the (e) Our party’s education standard of living of farmers, peasants, workers and policy children, without racial and religious discrimination. 1. We will encourage all to promote human re- Esteemed people and national brethren 6. To promote languages, literature, cultures and sources. I would like to express thanks to the Union Elec- traditions of Lhaovo ethnic people and other national, tion Commission for allowing us to deliver this elec- ethnic people to nurture genuine patriotism. 2. We will try to make our education system meet toral speech on TV and radio. international standards. I am Chairperson Dr La Kham Daung Kham of Esteemed voters and people 3. We will provide financial support to outstanding the Lhaovo National Unity and Development Party. The party’s policies are as follows: students for them to pursue their education Lhaovo ethnic people were descended from their (a) Political policy ultimately. ancestors, who lived around the May Kha (aka) Laung 1. We will work for “Non-Disintegration of the Un- 4. Free mandatory education system will be imple- Byit River. Lhaovo people live in Kachin and Shan ion, Non-Disintegration of the National Solidarity, and mented per international standards. states. Perpetuation of Sovereignty” and the development 5. In state-run schools, we will make it compulsory Lhaovo people live in rural areas. Most of them of multiparty democracy. to teach languages of ethnic minorities. are uneducated and poor. Only a few Lhaovo people 2. Our party will encourage freedom, but that must (f) Our party’s health policy are interested in politics. Lhaovos are shy people. not bring harm to others. We will promote freedom of So, it was a struggle for Lhaovo people to form a expression, freedom of thoughts, freedom of religious 1. We will take efforts to implement a free public political party. liberty, autonomy in creation to create a modern healthcare system in state-run hospitals and developed Republic of Union of Myanmar, which will clinics. Esteemed voters and people use a multiparty democratic system. 2. We will apply modern technology and equip- Lhaovo National Unity and Development Party (b) The party’s policy on religion ment in public healthcare services. was formed on 29 June 2015, with party registration 3. We will try to increase the standards of pri- number 89. 1. All national, ethnic people must have the right vately-owned hospitals and clinics. Now, I would like to explain our party’s flag to worship and practise any religion they like 4. We will work to eradicate the gap between the and emblem. The party flag has three background freely. quality of healthcare services in urban areas colours. In the middle of the flag, there is a Lhaovo 2. Our party will take efforts to secure freedom and the quality of healthcare services in rural traditional sword (Na Bam Byaw). There is a white of religious liberty under the Constitution and areas. star at the top left corner of the flag. The top colour without hurting other religions. band of the flag is blue, which represents peace and 3. Our party will work hard to help achieve (g) Our party’s social policy prosperity. The middle colour band of the flag is black, loving-kindness, mutual understanding and 1. We will promote traditional cultures, literature, which means integrity and loyalty. The bottom colour harmony between different religious groups. art, music and musical instruments of Lhaovo band is green, which represents greenness, survival people and other ethnic people. and coolness. The traditional sword (Na Bam Byaw) (c) The party’s foreign policy 2. National ethnic people can demand their rights represents Lhaovo ethnic people, and the red colour and opportunities under the Constitution; we represents bravery, courage, and fierce determina- 1. Our party will employ active and independent will always work hard to secure freedom to tion, and eagerness. The white star at the top left foreign policy. choose and freedom of religious liberty. corner of the flag represents the Republic of Union 2. We will practise the Five Principles of Peaceful 3. We will focus on all the matters of national, of Myanmar in which all national, ethnic people live Coexistence in international relations to protect the ethnic people because they are important unitedly. Having three bands of colours means that world’s peace. matters of the state. the party will give high priority to the Our Three Main 3. Our party will respect the UN treaties. National Causes. Esteemed voters and people The party’s emblem consists of two red Lhaovo (d) The party’s economic policy The citizens of Myanmar will elect leaders of the traditional swords, and there is a rooster between country again on 8 November 2020 when the Multiparty the swords. 1. We will use the modern free-market system. General Election will be held. 2. Under the free market system, we will se- Esteemed voters and people cure the rights of the national business Esteemed voters and people The objectives of Lhaovo National Unity and persons, ethnic people or Myanmar citizens. I would like to conclude my speech by calling on Development Party are as follows: 3. We will invite international business owners you to whole-heartedly vote for candidates of Lhaovo to be involved in the promotion of interna- National Unity and Development Party. 1. We will adhere to the Our Three Main National tional investments. - If you want to succeed, vote for the emblem Causes: Non-Disintegration of the Union, Non-Disin- 4. We will put in a great deal of effort to develop “swords and rooster”. tegration of the National Solidarity, and Perpetuation the businesses of national, ethnic people and May all national, ethnic people and citizens stay of Sovereignty. help them get into a healthy market. safe, healthy and wealthy. Thanks to all.

Elections are the foundation of democracy. 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 13

Public of Labour Party (PLP) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Public of Labour Party (PLP) Chairman U Kyaw Zin presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

I wish first to greet all the citizens of Myanmar to simply speak about getting rid of illiteracy in the national development. We possess sound health and be free from all calamities. national education sector. have been locked in armed I am Chairman U Kyaw Zin of the Public of If we analyze our current education system, it conflicts since the nation Labour Party (PLP). Our party was formed on 8 will be disheartening to see that the majority of our gained independence so it’s September 2017 with permission from the Union citizens wave goodbye to education at the primary no surprise we are consider- Election Commission, and it is now three years into level. The consequence of that situation is that our ably lagging in all forms of our journey. country has no reason for development. That is why development. Our party had the opportunity to participate in our party will be emphasizing national education It’s time to end all ha- the 2018 by-elections and now in the 2020 General and healthcare. tred between ethnic groups. Election. I want first to explain the objective of our Out of the emergence of democratic govern- We must understand the party’s formation and our policy. ance in 2010 until the present moment, the two wants and needs of the eth- The main reason for our party’s formation is to government administrations have been attempting nic groups to achieve inter- have a legal voice in the Hluttaw for united strength to reduce poverty. But for various reasons, the nal peace. and to fulfil the needs and aspirations of the people. individual income of all citizens has not improved I understand that democracy is about following the The basic policy of our party is for every citizen to as expected. It is also sad to see that our citizens will of the majority, but we must also pay heed to the have equality, full inherit rights, ensure equality who have come of age have to depend on businesses voice of the minority. We must heed the wish for feder- before the law as stipulated in Article 347 of the from neighbouring countries. This dependence alism of the ethnic groups, which in my understanding Constitution, and equal legal protection. has caused losses to the domestic workforce and concerns sharing. If we share the good and bad with Our party will implement appropriate systems significantly delays our national development. each other, then we might achieve internal peace. for the executive, legislative and judiciary branches Seventy per cent of our national population is Our party has set strong political policies and that are suitable for our nation. If we were to copy living in rural areas and thus work in agriculture. separated them into party politics and national poli- the methods of other nations, then it will never be a That is why our party has decided to lead industrial tics. Political parties like us are carrying out national perfect fit for our country. We need to carry out the development based on agriculture. interest to develop the nation and ensure prosperity to three pillars in a balanced manner while basing upon There need to be detailed policies on tax to its citizens. The Defence Services is following the Con- our geography and characteristics of our citizens to contribute to developing living standards effectively. stitution to lead national politics. Political parties and ensure they can live in peace and security. Income tax and other forms of taxation can disrupt the Defence Services are political brethren. Suppose Our nation has 94 official political parties and the livelihood development of our people. So our we work together and negotiate our differing views to numerous ethnic parties in there as well. We will party will strive to implement beneficial policies emphasize the interests of the nation and its people. In cooperate with all parties and politicians that are that will help the lives of taxpayers. that case, it is guaranteed we will achieve the modern loyal to the country. We have pledged to put the At the same time, the government must provide developed country we all wish for. party’s interest before our personal interest, and the wages and necessary infrastructure relevant to Our party will steadfastly carry out the natural laws interest of the nation before all of that. present times so that civil servants and their fam- of fairness, freedom and equality in our nation’s multi- We must prioritize national healthcare and ed- ilies need not worry about their basic needs. There party democratic system and increase it to carry out ucation for the nation to develop. To assist national also need to be policies that guarantee their living the interests of the country and its citizens. We pledge health sector, we must first emphasize the issue of standards and health when they retire. Only then to follow this path and conclude our electoral speech. illegal drugs and narcotics. Ensuring the youth are will there be an administration free from corruption. I pray for all citizens of Myanmar to have their free from illicit drugs is essential. It’s not enough to Achieving internal peace is paramount to aspirations and their lives align for the better.

‘SUSTAINABLE PREPAREDNESS FOR HEALTH SECURITYWORLD AND RESILIENCE NEWS North Korea’s Kim Paris cafes to shut as Europe confronts orders 80-day ‘battle’ second virus wave PARIS — A second wave of These will include provid- off his mask the moment he the coronavirus in Europe has ing sanitising hand gel, limiting reached the White House. to boost economy forced Paris to shutter its iconic patrons to six a table with at Before he left the Walter cafes Monday as the US pres- least a metre (about a yard) Reed military hospital, he SEOUL — North Korean leader The efforts have usually idential race was in disarray between seats, and allowing tweeted that he would “be back Kim Jong Un has ordered a na- been dubbed “Battles” — the after Donald Trump checked diners to remove their masks on the Campaign Trail soon!!!” tionwide drive to boost the ailing North often embraces militaris- himself out of hospital after only for eating. He also told his support- economy ahead of a key party tic terminology and notions of Covid-19 treatment. “It’s not going to work for ers, “Don’t be afraid of Covid,” congress in January, state media struggle — but while the official France reported nearly small restaurants,” said the claiming to be feeling rejuve- reported Tuesday. KCNA news agency described it 17,000 new coronavirus cases owner of a tiny Paris eatery that nated after his illness. The decision was made as such in Korean, in its English on Saturday alone, the highest also operates as a cafe and a With the Republican’s during a meeting of the ruling version it used the more diplo- daily number since the country bar — depending on the time of tough election campaign in its Workers’ Party and comes as matic term “campaign”. began widespread testing. day — as well as a tobacconist. final month, he and his advisors the coronavirus pandemic and “We have performed histor- Tuesday’s shuttering of “Everybody is going have have sought to project a sense recent floods have added yet ical feats with our costly efforts, bars and cafes — seen by many to crunch numbers: Is it worth of continuity. more pressure on the isolated boldly overcoming unprecedent- as the essence of Parisian life staying open or not?” the own- But the coronavirus has country’s flagging economy. edly grave trials and difficulties — were “braking measures er, who gave his name only as continued to ravage the US: Mandatory mass mobilisa- this year, but we should not rest because the epidemic is mov- Michel, told AFP. New York governor Andrew tion drives, featuring extra-long on our laurels,” it said. ing too fast,” Paris police chief Trump, on the other hand, Cuomo announced Monday that work hours and additional du- “We still face the challenges Didier Lallemant told journal- seemed unfazed by the virus schools would temporarily close ties, are commonplace in North that cannot be overlooked and ists, adding that restaurants when he checked out of hospital in nine neighbourhoods expe- Korea in the lead-up to major there are many goals we have will remain open provided they after four days of emergency riencing an uptick in Covid-19 events. to attain within this year.”—AFP respect new safety measures. treatment for Covid-19, pulling infections.—AFP 7 OCTOBER 2020 14 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Women Party (Mon) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Women Party (Mon) Chairperson Mi La-Yai Mon (a) Mi Than Shin and Ayeyawady Region representative Daw Aye Win presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

Mingalaba damental needs of grassroots through the economic Ngaputaw constituency (1) Please let me express my pleasure to speak on growth”. So the economic sector is high on our agenda. of Ayeyawady Region. behalf of womenfolk at this auspicious time. We see culture as another issue that needs at- Nowadays, women rep- I am Mi La-Yai Mon (a) Mi Than Shin, Chairperson tention, as notably, the women, infants and the older resent over half of the global of the Women Party (Mon). We founded our party on persons are feeling the heat of the ongoing cultural population. In many coun- 8-10-2014, and it is now six years old. degradation of the country. tries, gender equality has yet Now the scope of the party’s activities has reached The deterioration of cultural traditions is followed to be guaranteed until now, Ayeyawady Region, in addition to Mon State, Bago by the vanishing of the adorable practice of having re- while female folks are shar- Region, Taninthayi Region and Kayin State. spect for the seniors, equality for peers, and kindness ing the family burden or na- The emergence of our party has enhanced the for juniors. We are now facing the ill consequences of tional duty in equal with their dignity of the people and the country. It is a women-only the absence of respect for elders, fairness for peers male counterparts. As they party that ensures 100% participation of women in the and compassion for youngsters. Both the parents and are the weaker sex, many of political sector at the time when world countries are the children have started ignoring their old ethics them are subject to mistreatment. struggling for a 30% female involvement in politics. and duties. Tranquillity may become extinct if the We the women have a maternal instinct, but women Moreover, the all-women party ensures gender equality. loving-kindness is on the wane. Anyhow, a stitch in in many countries and organizations are still losing their It is an honour for the country as what we have time saves nine. fundamental rights. done is still seen by others as impossible. But we un- As they too are of the human race, women are also In this regard, our Women’s Party (Mon) shall guar- derstand that the noble spirit of our countrymen and desirous of serving the interest of the people and the antee as follows: the value they place on womenfolk is the foundation country like their male counterparts. Gender discrim- of our achievement. ination is not our option, as we are founded to work for -- Full human rights for all women; The logo of our party signifies the mother’s love, the benefit of the entire nation to a possible degree. -- Equality in diversity for all women; while its vision is a peaceful world. -- Networks between all the female communities and Before ensuring global serenity, we would like to May the 2020 election be enjoyable and agreeable parties of the world; restore peace and stability in our own country. But the for all! With this, I conclude. Thank you. -- A peaceful, stable and prosperous human society. national tranquillity goes beyond peace as it involves --- Gender equality has become a must-do issue as a wide array of sectors including the basic needs of Mingalaba women can also take the responsibility of shaping the human. The fundamental needs of the grassroots have world. Our logo bears the picture of the full moon on the become an urgent issue of the country now. In our view, It’s a pleasure for me to speak, on behalf of the blue backdrop. The image of mythical Hintha bird couple we need economic growth to address this issue. womenfolk of Ayeyawady Region, at this auspicious is placed inside the full moon representing the power of The Women Party (Mon) will stand for the coming time. I am Daw Aye Win, a retired teacher and a can- a mother’s love. May the women protect the peaceful election with the slogan “Let’s ensure security for fun- didate of the Women Party (Mon) standing for the world with mother’s love. Thank you all.

Campaign speech of political party for 2020 General Election on 7-8 October

CAMPAIGN speech of Inn National League Party for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 7 October, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar—on 8 Oc- tober. —MNA

‘SUSTAINABLE PREPAREDNESS FOR HEALTH SECURITYWORLD AND RESILIENCE NEWS IMF chief says global economic outlook Nuclear ban pact should “less dire” than June estimate not erode validity of NPT: confab chief WASHINGTON — The In- cent in 2020 from a year before, ness, according to the Washing- ternational Monetary Fund 1.9 percentage points below its ton-based institution. NEW YORK — Question- ty that has been accepted by said Tuesday the global April forecast. “The picture today is less ing the effectiveness of a at least five nuclear weapon economic picture amid the In an effort to slow the dire,” IMF Managing Director U.N.-adopted nuclear ban trea- states, that includes obligations coronavirus pandemic has be- spread of the highly contagious Kristalina Georgieva said in a ty, which involves no nuclear on nuclear disarmament, is the come “less dire” than before virus, about 85 per cent of the speech ahead of next week’s powers, the president-des- NPT,” Gustavo Zlauvinen said largely due to massive fiscal world economy was in a lock- meetings of the IMF and the ignate of an upcoming non- in a recent exclusive interview support and monetary policy down for several weeks earlier World Bank, to be held virtually proliferation conference has with Kyodo News. actions, allowing a small up- this year. due to the pandemic. stressed that the pact should There is a “huge differ- ward revision to its forecast for But governments have “We now estimate that not be allowed to undermine ence” between the NPT and this year. provided a total of around developments in the second the legitimacy of the Nuclear the pact, Zlauvinen said, Expecting the world econ- $12 trillion in fiscal support to and third quarters were some- Non-Proliferation Treaty. adding that it is necessary to omy to suffer its worst setback households and firms, while what better than expected,” “You can’t have nuclear make distinctions between since the Great Depression in aggressive monetary actions she said. The IMF is set to re- disarmament without the nu- the two treaties and “try the 1930s, the IMF downgraded by central banks have main- lease its update of the World clear weapon states in that not to erode the validity and in June its global growth projec- tained the flow of credit, helping Economic Outlook next week. system. And that’s why, for the legitimacy of the NPT.” tion to a contraction of 4.9 per millions of firms to stay in busi- —Kyodo the time being, the only trea- —Kyodo 7 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 15

NEWS Singapore PM’s defamation suit IN BRIEF against blogger begins Report shines light on right- SINGAPORE — Singapore’s prime minister testified in court wing extremism Tuesday at the start of his def- in German police amation suit against a blogger who shared an article on Face- book linking the leader to a cor- BERLIN — Right-wing ruption scandal. extremism is not a systemic Prime Minister Lee Hsien problem in the German police Loong accuses Leong Sze Hian despite hundreds of examples of spreading false claims about documented in a new report, him over the article relating to Interior Minister Horst See- the money-laundering scandal at hofer said Tuesday. state fund 1MDB in neighbour- The much-anticipated ing Malaysia. report, compiled by the BfV Critics say the case is the domestic intelligence agency, latest example of the tightly-reg- identified 377 suspected cases ulated city-state’s government of far-right extremism in the being heavy-handed and seeking German police and intelli- to silence dissent online. gence services between Janu- Singapore’s leaders have ary 2017 and March 2020. frequently turned to the courts It follows a string of to take on critics, ranging from scandals in Germany in recent political opponents to foreign months over far-right net- media outlets, and insist such ac- works in the police and mili- tion is necessary to protect their tary, with pressure mounting reputations. Taking the stand at on the government to address the start of the trial, Lee accused the issue. —AFP Leong of making “malicious and baseless” allegations, which had Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong defended his decision to sue a blogger over allegations of undermined the government’s Illicit drug trade corruption. PHOTO: AFP “integrity and honesty”.—AFP at Belgian port fuels crime wave Top diplomats of Japan, U.S., Australia, India meet on Indo-Pacific ANTWERP — Bomb explo- TOKYO — The foreign minis- State Mike Pompeo, Australian officials said. It is also the highest-profile sions, shootings and even ters of Japan, the United States, Foreign Minister Marise Payne The talks between the rep- diplomatic event since Prime kidnapping of children: drug Australia and India met in Tokyo and their Indian counterpart resentatives of the four major Minister Yoshihide Suga took trafficking around Antwerp in on Tuesday to affirm their close Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indo-Pacific democracies, col- office in mid-September, in the northern Belgium is generat- cooperation in realizing stability meeting together for the sec- lectively known as “the Quad,” first leadership change in nearly ing increasingly violent crime, in the Indo-Pacific region and in ond time, aim to formalize the is the first ministerial-level mul- eight years. Suga has already which the authorities are responding to the global corona- quadrilateral gathering of the ti-party conference hosted by affirmed in telephone talks his struggling to tackle. virus pandemic. four nation’s foreign ministers Tokyo in person since the start cooperation with the leaders of Antwerp is Europe’s Motegi, U.S. Secretary of on an annual basis, Japanese of the coronavirus pandemic. the three countries.—Kyodo second largest goods port after Rotterdam, but is the number one gateway for cocaine to Google vs French media: Paris court rules on negotiations order the continent, thanks to its closer trade links with South PARIS — A Paris appeals court to comply with a new Europe- America. will rule Thursday on whether an Union “neighbouring rights” The drug often arrives France’s competition authority law. concealed in cargos of fruit or overstepped its jurisdiction in The law seeks to give a form in the walls of shipping con- ordering Google to negotiate of copyright protection to media tainers, mainly from Brazil, with media groups in a dispute firms when their content is used Ecuador and Colombia. about digital copyright. on websites, search engines and With almost 40 tonnes of The keenly awaited ruling social media platforms. cocaine seized by the end of will be the latest chapter in a But Google, which domi- September, 2020 is on course long-running fight with Europe- nates internet searches, says to beat the annual record of an news companies demanding that articles, pictures and vid- 61.8 tonnes. payment for content displayed eos will be shown in search re- To this figure should be in Google search results. sults only if media groups con- added another 70 or so tonnes The outcome could have sent to let the tech giant use intercepted in Latin America huge repercussions for the fu- them for free. on their way to Antwerp. ture of the press as it grapples The juggernaut insists it Google does not want to remunerate publishers for the extracts and Even then, according to thumbnails it includes on its search results page, arguing that this with the decline in traditional should not have to pay to display UN estimates, seizures repre- generates enormous traffic for publishers, enough in its view to pay print sales. items produced by news com- them. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK/AFP sent only 10 per cent of what The US internet giant is in panies since they benefit from enters the country, Kristian a standoff with European me- seeing hundreds of millions of ed on payment, only a headline most certainly resulting in a Vanderwaeren, Belgium’s cus- dia groups, including Agence visits to their websites. and a bare link to their content loss of visibility and potential toms administrator general, France-Presse, over its refusal If media companies insist- would appear, Google said, al- ad revenue.—AFP told AFP.—AFP 7 OCTOBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR One Championship vows strict bio-safety for Singapore MMA

SINGAPORE — Asia’s biggest Fighters flying in from Aus- mixed martial arts promotion, tralia, Malaysia and China have One Championship, pledged been granted special visas and Tuesday to implement strict will not be subject to quaran- bio-safety measures this week tine on arrival, One’s CEO Chatri for its first major international Sityodtong told a virtual press event following a months-long conference. coronavirus shutdown. They will be tested for the The Singapore-based organ- virus before departure, on ar- ization, which promotes cards rival and throughout their stay, across Asia in mixed martial and will remain in a bio-secure arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing, “bubble”. was unable to stage fights for “We created a bubble with almost four months because of the hotel and transportation the pandemic. from the airport, and we have They resumed in China in security at every floor so that June but Friday’s “Reign of Dy- protocols (are followed) and that nasties” in Singapore will be the athletes remain in their rooms at outfit’s first international event all times,” he said. since the restart. Singapore has recorded Six fights will take place be- more than 57,000 coronavirus hind closed doors in a stadium, cases and 27 deaths, but its out- with only athletes, officials and break has slowed markedly in One Championship is set to hold its first international fight night since the coronavirus pandemic. crew on site. recent weeks.—AFP PHOTO: AFP/NOEL CELIS Barcelona blame Premier League defies coronavirus for €97m loss virus crisis to flex have been suffering massively financial muscle as they have been missing out LONDON — The spectre of coronavirus pandemic was more on millions in revenue. empty stands and uncertainty marked when it came to player Barcelona announced that over future broadcast and com- sales as Europe’s other major they have finished the financial mercial contracts failed to halt leagues tightened their belts. year with a revenue of €885m, the Premier League’s arms race Outgoings of around £400 which could have passed the as clubs again splashed out more million mean the £800 million net €1 billion mark according to than £1 billion in the transfer win- spend is the second-highest on Barcelona. The club decided dow. record in a single window. to cut their expenses and they English top-flight clubs com- “The sensible way to look at saved around €74m by lowering mitted to deals worth a reported it was that maybe the transfer the salaries of the players, staff £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion), the low- market is not going to be as buoy- members and other employ- est spend for a summer transfer ant as in previous years,” John ees of the club. Nevertheless window since 2015. Purcell of football finance spe- The club decided to cut their expenses and they saved around €74m by lowering the salaries of the players, staff members and other they suffered a massive €97m However, the impact of the cialists Vysyble told AFP.—AFP employees of the club. Nevertheless they suffered a massive €97m loss. loss. PHOTO: AFP And this report shows the finances until June, while the BARCELONA — FC Bar- losses due to the impact of football season went beyond celona have announced that the lockdown of the corona- June. This means Barcelona they have suffered a hefty €97m virus. have transferred a large part loss for the 2019-20 economic After the global outbreak of the expenses and income year and they have blamed of the virus in February the towards the 2020-21 season. the coronavirus pandemic organization of the LaLiga de- This could lead to even greater for a decrease in revenue of cided to put the entire league losses for the club if the deci- €203m. The Catalan club an- on lockdown. In June the 20 sion to block supporters from nounced their financial re- teams started to play football attending football matches is (From left) Donny van de Beek, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz were three port of the 2019-20 season and again but they have been doing continued for much longer. of the big-money signings as Premier League clubs spent £1.2 billion that showed their massive so behind closed doors. Clubs —AFP during the transfer window. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

Bayern Munich complete signing of ex-PSG forward Choupo-Moting

BERLIN — Bayern Munich con- expected in the last few hours be- five-year contract, Bayern also of contract after his PSG deal back to the Bundesliga — and firmed 5 October the signing of fore the transfer window closes. added Choupo-Moting on a one- expired and returns to the Bunde- then to the biggest clubs in Ger- former Paris Saint Germain for- Having already completed year deal as back-up to Robert sliga after stints with Hamburg, many,” said Choupo-Moting, a ward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting the transfer of Espanyol midfield- Lewandowski. Nuremberg, Mainz and Schalke. Cameroon international, in a with more signings reportedly er Marc Roca on Sunday on a Choupo-Moting, 31, was out “It’s a great feeling to come statement.— AFP