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Vol. IV, No. 291, 2nd Waning of Tabodwe 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 2 February 2018 State Counsellor stresses diversity, rule of law Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses 2nd Anniversary, 2nd Hluttaw

A ceremony in commemora- tion of the Second Anniversa- ry of the Second Hluttaw was held yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw, where the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi pointed out the importance of trust in the Hluttaw, which she described as an “essentail institution” for democracy. At the event held in dining hall of the Nay Pyi Taw Hluttaw compound, the State Counsellor said she had confidence that the Hluttaw representatives would enact laws for the betterment of the people. “Since we entered the Hlut- taw after the 2012 by-election, we learnt and studied the value, dif- ficulties, challenges, depth and subtleness of enacting laws. We gain invaluable lessons from this opportunity. That is why I expect all Hluttaw representatives to know the value of the Hluttaw and each representative. People are relying on the Hluttaw as an institution that will enact laws for the good of the people. “I have put much emphasis State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the ceremony in commemoration of the Second Anniversary of the Second Hluttaw. Photo: MNA on rule of law. A country’s de- velopment, strength and power depend much upon peace and precise and good forever. tional Tribunal of Union Chair- Deputy Speaker U Aye Tha Amyotha Hluttaw representa- stability. Peace and stability is The anniversary ceremo- person U Myo Nyunt, speakers of Aung, Union Ministers, Union tives, heads of departments and sustainable only when there is ny was attended by First Lady the first Hluttaws Thura U Shwe Attorney General, Union Audi- invited guests. rule of law. Rule of law is a good Daw Su Su Lwin, Pyithu Hluttaw Mann and U Khin Aung Myint, tor General, Union Civil Service “I greet the Hluttaw repre- sign for us. It should be laws that Speaker U Win Myint, Amyotha Union Election Commission Board Chairman, Nay Pyi Taw sentatives and guests who are are fair. In fact laws are made by Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Chairman U Hla Thein, Pyithu Council Chairman, Anti-Corrup- attending this second anniver- people. Laws made by people Khaing Than, Union Chief Jus- Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U T tion Commission of Myanmar sary event. could not be always be correct, tice U Htun Htun Oo, Constitu- Khun Myat, Amyotha Hluttaw Chairman, Pyithu Hluttaw and See page-7 2 February 2018 2 parliamen The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Pyithu Hluttaw Pyithu Hluttaw discusses sports infrastructure, healthcare

Hmwe Kyu Zin to build a 400-metre five-track ogy in their organisation’s setup. racing strip around the football Doctors of psychology were not The 10th-day meeting of the sev- field, the total requirement being appointed full-time even in hos- enth regular session of the sec- Ks370 million. Therefore, there pitals where the organisation’s ond Pyithu Hluttaw was held in is no plan to upgrade the football setup included such a position, the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall, field further, replied the Union and thus, it would not be possible Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday morning. Minister. to appoint doctors of psychology At the meeting, Dr. Salai Responding to a question in all district-level hospitals, re- Rianville of Falam constituency by U Min Thein of Taungdwingyi plied the Union Minister. raised a question on the plan to constituency on the plan to in- Questions raised by U upgrade the Falam Centenary crease the number of doctors Sai Maung Pwint of Tangyan football field into a standard of psychology in district-level constituency, U Myo Nyunt of football field. Union Minister hospitals in Myanmar, Dr. Myint Homalin constituency, U Than for Health and Sports Dr. My- Htwe said that of the 74 districts Aung of Ngaputaw constituen- Pyithu Hluttaw speaker U Win Myint. Photo: MNA int Htwe said Falam Town had in the country, some 34 town- cy and Daw Khin Saw Wai of the Centenary and Hran Thio ships have more than 200-bed Yathedaung constituency were football fields. The Centenary hospitals that had in its setup a also answered by Dr. Myint Lwin constituency. The motion ithu Hluttaw speaker said both football field was upgraded in specialist doctor of psychology, Htwe. was supported by U Hla Tun the Hluttaws had agreed on the the 2015-2016 fiscal year (FY) while 24 townships had appoint- Next, a motion urging the Aung of Mahlaing constituency. bill, and Pyidaungsu Hluttaw with Ks60 million, and a stadi- ed a doctor of psychology. Under government to improve the ru- Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U was notified to confirm it. The um is being built in the 2017- the department of health, there ral community health standards Win Myint then requested the Pyithu Hluttaw speaker an- 2018 FY with Ks27 million. To are 51 hospitals, of which, 39 had and healthcare coverage to in- Hluttaw representatives who nounced that the matter would upgrade the Centenary football appointed a doctor of psycholo- clude all nationals by forming wanted to discuss the motion to be followed up according to the field into a standard football gy, which is 76.5 per cent of the regional doctors and township enrol their names. Pyithu Hluttaw’s rules. field, the ministry will require hospitals. health personnel into a mobile With regards to the bill to The 11th-day meeting of the an estimated Ks250 million to The remaining 40 districts medical team and conducting repeal the municipal law, re- seventh regular session of the build a 500-foot-long rock-lined only have 100, 50 or 25 beds and field visits to villages was tabled turned without amendment by second Pyithu Hluttaw is sched- retaining wall and Ks120 million did not have a doctor of psychol- by Dr U Aung Khin of Pyin Oo the Amyotha Hluttaw, the Py- uled for 2 February.

Amyotha Hluttaw Amyotha Hluttaw discusses construction of bridges

Aye Aye Thant (Myanmar Kywe Kywe of Mandalay Region News Agency) constituency (6), Dr. Khun Win Thaung of Kachin State constitu- The Minthan-Maunghlaw ency(11) and Daw Than Than Aye Bridge connecting Taninthayi, of Magway Region constituency Myeik and Kyunsu townships is (7) were also fielded by Deputy on a road classified as Class (A) Minister U Kyaw Lin. priority level (1) and will be given Next, Amyotha Hluttaw priority to be implemented before Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than the 2020-2021 fiscal year (FY), ex- informed the Hluttaw about the plained Ministry of Construction bill on the registration of deeds Deputy Minister U Kyaw Lin. being approved and returned He was responding to a Amyotha Hluttaw being convened in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA with amendments by the Pyithu question raised by U Zaw Hein of Hluttaw. He requested the Hlut- Taninthayi constituency (7) on the On the Kyunsu Town- near a river mouth where there is Nadi (Kaladan) Bridge, while the taw representatives who wanted plan to build the Minthan-Maung- ship side, it will connect high tide, and double-decker ves- bridge will be constructed as soon to discuss the bill to enrol their hlaw Bridge connecting Tanin- to Yataung-Minkote-Pyin- sels from inland water transport as foreign funds are available for names. U Min Oo of Bago con- thayi, Myeik and Kyunsu town- win-Gyotaung-Wayitkayin-Way- pass through the Sittway-Pon- it, replied the Deputy Minister. stituency (6) then tabled a motion ships during the 10th-day meeting itmyanmar-Lethit west road and nagyun-MraukU-Kyauktaw route Responding to a question of condolences for the demise of of the seventh regular session Maunghlaw-Zaykami-Nyaung- daily. The height of the bridge posed by U Tin Aung Tun of Mag- Daw Shila Nan Taung @ M Nan of the second Amyotha Hluttaw bi-Anyin-Peya road via Maung- needs to be above 100 metres, but way Region constituency (5) on Taung of Kachin State constitu- yesterday. hlaw Village and will benefit the machinery being used in the the action taken against persons ency (2), which was agreed on by The deputy minister add- some 30,000 people, noted the construction of bridges in Myan- responsible for the collapse of the Hluttaw, and Hluttaw Speaker ed that the road on which Deputy Minister. Next, Ministry mar are incapable of constructing the approach road to the newly Mah Win Khaing Than announced Minthan-Maunghlaw Bridge will of Construction Deputy Minister such a bridge, so, the country will built Yaypuyochaung Bridge in the approval of the motion. be built is managed by the Rural U Kyaw Lin replied to a question require higher-capability machin- Minbu Township after the work The Hluttaw also agreed on Road Development Department, raised by U Soe Thain of Kayah ery. Therefore, it will be costlier, done and quality control group providing social assistance with and the 1,800-feet-long bridge State constituency (9) on the plan and there will be limited funds to had reviewed and accepted the a daily allowance by the Hluttaw will be built to connect Minthan to build a Ponnagyun-Pauktaw construct it, he said. work, U Kyaw Lin said the repair whenever a Hluttaw representa- Village in Myeik Township with river-crossing bridge for the de- The main entry roads to Ra- work was being conducted by his tive passes away, and the Hluttaw Maunghlaw Village in Kyunsu velopment of northern Rakhine khine State, Minbu-An-Sittway ministry, and instructions had speaker announced the approval Township. The Taungpale-Shan- State, stating that the Kissapa road and Ngathaingchaung-Gwa been sent to take necessary ac- of the Hluttaw on this matter. taung-Minthan road in Myeik Nadi (Kaladan) Bridge is not road are being upgraded as a pri- tion against the company and per- The 11th-day meeting of the Township is on the Myeik-Tanin- like the river-crossing bridges ority in the current five-year pro- sons responsible for constructing seventh regular session of the thayi-Kawthoung union road said on Ayeyawady, Chindwin, Than- ject period, and foreign aid will be the Yaypuyochaung Bridge. second Amyotha Hluttaw will be the Union Minister. lwin and Sittaung rivers, as it is pursued to construct the Kissapa Questions raised by Dr. U held on 2 February. 2 February 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 State Counsellor attends Mon National Day event

State Counsellor Daw Aung and we must strive to reach our San Suu Kyi attended a dinner to goal of eternal peace,”’ she said. mark the 71st Mon National Day The State Counsellor at the Myanmar International stressed the importance of “re- Convention Centre II-(MICC- spect, loving kindness, and val- II) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, at ues” among the national ethnic which she expressed her hap- races in the country for allow- piness over last week’s pledge ing the Union spirit to flourish, by the New Mon State Party to highlighting how Bamar people sign the Nationwide Ceasefire respect and admire Queen Shin- Agreement. sawpu, King Raja Diraj and King Speaking at the ceremony, Dhammazedi and the historical Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said the heroes of the Mon people. move would strengthen the Un- “Mon ethnic people should ion spirit of the country. take pride in that Burmese peo- “We all take great pride ple loves the Mon heroes in his- in the recent agreement with tory, and Burmese people should the Mon ethnic armed group to take pride in those who love and sign the ceasefire agreement for respect heroes of ethnic Mon”, their participation in the peace said the State Counsellor. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the dinner to mark the 71st Mon National Day at MICC-II in process, and I believe that Mon She also said the recent Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Photo: MNA ethnic people are also taking agreement is an important show pride in it. This is the first step, of unity and positive thinking among ethnic people to reach the pleasure over the freedom to Myat and wife, Deputy Speaker goal of a Federal Union. hold the national days of ethnic of Amyotha Hluttaw U Aye Tha “How far is our goal? If we people in the time of the elected Aung and wife, Chairman of walk together joining hands with government. At a dinner held the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Legal each other, we will reach it with- later in the evening, Mon ethnic Affairs and Special Cases As- out tiredness,” said Daw Aung dance troupes performed tradi- sessment Commission Thura San Suu Kyi. tional dances. U Shwe Mann and wife, Union Daw Aung San Suu Kyi also Yesterday’s event was at- Ministers, Union Attorney-Gen- said the government is obliged tended by Speaker of Pyithu eral, Union Auditor-General, to support and encourage the Hluttaw U Win Myint and wife, Chairman of Union Civil Service languages and culture of ethnic Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw Board, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw people. “Our cooperation at the Mahn Win Khaing Than and Council and their wives, deputy national days of ethnic people is wife, Chairman of the Consti- ministers, members of Anti-Cor- an important step for the march tutional Tribunal U Myo Nyunt ruption Commission, Hluttaw to democracy,” she said. and wife, Chairman of the Un- representatives, departmental Following her address, Un- ion Election Commission U Hla heads, Mon ethnic people and Mon ethnic dance troupe perform traditional dances at the dinner to ion Minister for Ethnic Affairs Thein and wife, Deputy Speak- invited guests.—Myanmar News mark the 71st Mon National Day in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA Nai Thet Lwin expressed his er of Pyithu Hluttaw U T Khun Agency Bail denied for Reuters reporters

Yangon Northern District said he led the team of arresting information that the public al- in case,” Pan Ei Mon, Wa Lone’s arrest and search to show he was Court rejected yesterday the bail officers, yesterday submitted ready knew. He said the contents wife, said, sobbing. “I knew that detained outside the restaurant request of two Reuters Journal- what he said were secret docu- are same,” Than Zaw Aung told he wouldn’t get bail but still I can- where the reporters say they had ists accused of violating Official ments seized from the two report- Reuters. not handle this.” a meal with police officers. Secrets Act, even though their ers to the district court in Yangon. At the end of the day’s pro- Kyaw Soe Oo’s wife, Chit Su Kyaw Soe Oo had refused to defence lawyer said information Police have previously said ceedings, the court rejected the Win, held on to her husband in sign a form stating he was arrest- in documents at the centre of the the documents contained infor- defence’s application for bail. tears, kissing him as he was being ed at an intersection in northern case was publicly available. mation on the disposition and Reading from the Official Secrets taken back to prison. Yangon where police say they had Lawyer Than Zaw Aung said operations of security forces in Act, Judge Ye Lwin said the al- In the morning, the two a checkpoint, the officer said. a police witness had accepted Rakhine’s Maungtaw District. leged offence was “non-bailable”, journalists had been smiling The two journalists said af- during court proceedings that In response, defence attor- without elaborating further. and appeared in good spirits as terwards that Min Thant was not details in documents found in the ney Than Zaw Aung submitted Deputy District Judge Daw they were brought handcuffed among the officers who arrested possession of the reporters when copies of several newspaper ar- Su Sandar Win, in her capacity as to the court from Insein Prison them. they were arrested had already ticles that he said showed the information officer, confirmed to in Yangon. Wa Lone gave the “We have never seen that been published in newspaper information in the documents reporters that the court rejected “thumbs up” sign and Kyaw Soe police officer before,” Wa Lone reports. was already in the public domain. the bail request. Oo hugged his young daughter. told reporters outside the court- Wa Lone, 31, and Kyaw Soe “After August 25, the govern- The next hearing for the case The courtroom was packed room. “We were arrested by Oo, 27, were detained on 12 De- ment explained to the media and will be to be on next Tuesday. Out with reporters and diplomats plainclothes police.” cember after they had been in- diplomats about what happened of 25 witnesses, two have so far from the US, British, Canadian, In his testimony, Min Thant vited to meet police officers over in Maungtaw,” Than Zaw Aung been presented. The remaining Norwegian, Swedish, French said he led the team that arrested dinner in Yangon. They have told said. witnesses will testify in court in and Danish embassies as well the reporters and that he was in relatives they were arrested al- He said afterwards that Ma- subsequent hearings, she added. as United Nations and European uniform at the time. most immediately after being jor Min Thant had acknowledged Relatives of the two report- Union officials. The court hearing is to deter- handed some documents at a that when cross-examined. ers were distraught after the de- Under cross-examination, mine whether Wa Lone and Kyaw restaurant by two officers they “The witness admitted that cision was announced. police witness Min Thant also Soe Oo will face charges under had not met before. the content of the documents “I cleaned my house with the said he had updated the paper- the Official Secrets Act.— GNLM/ Police Major Min Thant, who they obtained from them is the hope that he might get bail, just work recording Kyaw Soe Oo’s Reuters contributed to this report 2 February 2018 4 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar

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Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor), [email protected] Cardiologists performing procedures included a coronary angiogram and other treatments in Zabuthiri Specialist Hospital. Photo: Myanmar Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Digital News [email protected]

Translators Patients who suffered coro- cardiologists such as Dr. Kinzo included a coronary angiogram, observed the patients and Khaing Thanda Lwin, nary artery disease were oper- Ueda from Rakuwakai Maruta- a percutaneous coronary inter- the cardiologists during the Hay Mar Tin Win, ated on by international cardiol- machi Hospital, Dr.Kanji Inoue vention operation and the treat- operations. It is the seventh Ei Myat Mon ogists under the arrangement of from Kyoto University, Dr. Thet ment of a cardiovascular support time the team of international Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin the sustainable medical coopera- Hein, Dr. Aung Aung from the device (Stent). specialists performed medical Kyaw Zin Tun tion programme at the Zabuthiri Zabuthiri Specialist Hospital and A member of the Nay Pyi procedures for the patients who Specialist Hospital this morning. a group led by Dr. Than Htay Taw Development Commit- suffer coronary artery disease. Reporters During the operations, from the JMMHG, procedures tee U Aye Myint and officials —Myanmar Digital News May Thet Hnin, [email protected] [email protected]

Photographer Stone Village Resort in Momauk Waste Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar burning Computer Team draws travellers Tun Zaw , plant to be Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Stone Village Resort in Mo- Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, mauk has proven to be a pop- constructed Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin ular destination for travellers this year. The resort is locat- The Yangon City Development Editorial Section (+95) (01)8604529, ed one mile away from Stone Committee (YCDC) is planning Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Village, Momauk Township, to construct a waste-burning Bhamo District, Kachin State. plant after completing the Circulation & Distribution Stone Village is very Yangon-Dala bridge project, San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 close to the Momauk forest according to a report in the reserve, where the Hu Kaung Myawady Daily. Advertising & marketing company has cultivated some “Upon completion of the ( +95) (01) 8604530, 70 acres of padauk, yamanay Yangon-Dala bridge project, Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] and pyinkatoe teak while we have planned to construct [email protected] some 100 acres are fallow and a waste-burning plant. We will virgin land. Stone village resort in Momauk. Photo: Maung Chit Lin (Inndaw) construct the waste-burning Printed and published at the Global New “We are planning to culti- plant using advanced technol- Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan vate teak, jackfruit and other The resort was named by weekend. Entry to the resort is ogy, as tons of waste are gen- Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light shady trees on the 100-acre the local people for its numerous free. However, we collect Ks500 erated from Dala and Yangon. of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. fallow and virgin land,” said stones on site. “Stone Village for the entry of motorbikes,” he However, to construct the plant 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. U Thein Htay, in-charge at Resort is crowded with travel- added.—Maung Chit Lin (In- we need land. Currently, we are [email protected] Stone Village Resort. lers during the holidays and the ndaw) burning the garbage,” said U www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Maung Maung Soe, Yangon www.facebook.com/ City mayor. globalnewlightofmyanmar British tourists visit Myanmar on motorbikes “We are also using a 2.749- acre plot of land in Kyan Sit Myanmar’s unique natural over, they also visit Myanmar of the Ministry of Hotels and Thar Ward, Dala Township, Write for us scenes, eco-tourism sites and ar- through the border gates on Tourism. to bury the waste. We dispose

We appreciate your feedback and chaeological sites, as well as its their vehicles, motorbikes and The tourists took the some 24 tons of waste per day contributions. If you have any comments culture-based tourism, through bicycles. A British tour group Myawady-Hpa-an-Kyaikto- in this area,” he added. Earli- or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email which tourists can observe the of 12 motorcyclists entered My- Nyaung Shwe-Mandalay-Ba- er, the YCDC decided to bury [email protected] traditions and cultural mores of anmar through the Myawady gan-An- Ngapali-Gwa-Yangon- the waste in an area outside with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only its ethnic people, have brought border gate on 13 January. They Myawady road trip. They then town. However, now, the YCDC able to publish “Letter to the Editor” in increasing numbers of foreign visited Myanmar through an ar- proceeded to Mae Sot Town, is moving the waste-disposal that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words tourists. rangement with the Expeditions Thailand, via the Myawady area because people have start- please be aware that your letter will be Tourists are visiting Myan- Myanmar Travel & Tours Co., border gate on 26 January.— ed living on the outskirts of the edited. mar by air, sea and road. More- Ltd. and under the supervision Myanmar News Agency town.—GNLM 2 February 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar business 5 Pigeon pea production drops in Sagaing Region this year

As a result of unseasonal rain- by purchasing them with the fall, the yield of pigeon peas allocated fund of Ks15 bil- (red grams) has dropped this lion, when the price of a ton year compared with last year. of pigeon peas drops below An acre produced some Ks300,000, which is less than 15 to 20 baskets last year. the cultivation cost, according A bag of pure pigeon peas to the Commerce Ministry fetches only some Ks36,000 in Following India’s restric- ChaungU and Myinmu town- tion on pea imports, the prices ships in the Sagaing Region. of domestic pulses plummeted, The price of pigeon peas as Myanmar’s pulses market plunged to a 10-year low of is heavily reliant on the Indian some Ks306,000 per ton on market. 25 October 2017, and then, When the news of potential it bounced back to above purchase by India came out in Ks400,000 per ton on 29 Jan- December 2017, the prices rose uary 2018. again. Pigeon pea exports The growers want the earned the country US$159 government to purchase the million in the 2015-2016 FY. pigeon peas, as the prevail- With the demand from India ing market price cannot cover declining, only $91 million was even the cultivation costs. generated as income from pi- The government can con- geon pea exports in the cur- trol the price of pigeon peas rent FY.—Ko Khant Myanmar pulses are kept on display for sale in a shop at a market. Photo: Min Htet Aung Singapore made largest Myanmar exports 150,000 sheep, goats to China investment in Myanmar Myanr ma has exported some cent per year. Therefore, we 150,000 sheep and goats to Chi- prohibited the export of My- na from April 2017 to January anmar’s animals. this fiscal year 2018, according to the Ministry This fiscal year, we have of Commerce. already exported 150,000 sheep Earlier, the Myanmar gov- and goats to China, the main Singapore made an invest- Commission (MIC) has granted vided by the MIC, Hong Kong, ernment prohibited the export importer of such animals,” ment of US$1.72 billion in 31 pro- approvals to 176 projects with South Korea, the Netherlands of Myanmar sheep and goats said U Myo Thu, Director of jects, as of the end of December, foreign capital of $4.78 billion and Thailand, as well as Bang- because of a decline in repro- Myanmar Trade Promotion in the current fiscal year (FY), this FY. ladesh, Brunei Darussalam, duction. However, smugglers Organisation. followed by China, with estimat- Foreign direct investments France and Germany, in addi- are still exporting the animals The 150,000 sheep and ed investments worth more than were pumped into manufactur- tion to India, Indonesia, Japan, illegally. goats were exported by 19 $1.29 billion in 50 enterprises. ing, agriculture, livestock and Macau, Malaysia, the United To receive tax, the govern- licensed companies. “To in- Singapore made the largest fisheries, and power, as well as Arab Emirates, the United ment has permitted the export crease the export of these investments in the real estate transport and communication, Kingdom, the United States, Viet of the animals from 2016, ac- animals, we are planning to sector. Some European coun- hotel and tourism, real estate, Nam, Marshall Island, Norway, cording to the Myanmar Trade include the export of sheep tries also invested in Myanmar industrial estate and other ser- Qatar and Taiwan, among oth- Promotion Organisation. and goats in the national ex- through Singapore. vice sectors. ers, invested in Myanmar. —Ko “The reproduction rate port strategy,” the ministry of The Myanmar Investment According to statistics pro- Htet among goats is only 1.5 per Commerce stated.—Zwe

Mandalay City to host 2nd Mandalay-Japan Festival & Business Partner Fair 2018

MABA-Alumni Business Asso- strengthen amity and cooper- Japanese counterparts to talk ciation of Upper Myanmar will ation between Japan and My- about water treatment, mo- organize the 2nd Mandalay-Ja- anmar. torcar repair, motorcar spare pan Festival & Business Part- “The purpose of the fair parts import, recycle industry ner Fair 2018 at Mingalar Man- is to cement bilateral collab- and horticulture. dalay Business Promotion Area oration, economic connectiv- The event is expected to be in Mandalay on 12 February. ity, technical cooperation and attended by the Nobeoka mayor The event will include en- friendship between the two and Japanese entrepreneurs. A tertainment programs such as countries,” said U Nyan Aung, press conference on the fair was 09251022355, Myanmar and Japan cultural Vice Chairman of the MABA. held by the officials from MABA Call 09974424848 shows and Japanese food fair. The businessmen in Mandalay this evening.—Myanmar Digital Thin Thin May, The occasion is intended to will have a chance to meet with news 2 february 2018 6 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar VP U Myint Swe wants Myanmar to ease rules for doing business

Vice President U Myint Swe mitted foreign investments has urged the ministries and worth more than US$5 billion and private sectors to make laws local investments worth Ks3.279 and policies that can guarantee trillion (including $1 billion) in the development of the private the country up to mid-January sector, as it plays an important of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. role in creating job opportunities The foreign trade sector saw th and increasing the income of an increase of more than $3.8 Vice President U Myint Swe delivers a speech at the 14 meeting between the government and businessmen at the UMFCCI in Yangon yesterday. Photo: MNA the country. billion compared with the same He made the statement dur- period last year, with the private ing the 14th meeting between the sector’s involvement in the for- urged the concerned ministries the entrepreneurs in the country. Dr. Than Myint, Yangon Region government and businessmen at eign trade being 83 per cent. to set priorities when they work He also urged the partici- Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein the Union of Myanmar Federa- Rice exports have increased to relax the rules indicated in the pants in the meeting to openly and Deputy Minister for Com- tion of Chambers of Commerce due to the efforts made by pri- ease of doing business report. discuss the challenges they are merce U Aung Htoo discussed and Industry(UMFCCI) in Yan- vate rice enterprises, said U He also praised the role of facing. Following the opening the arrangements to ease gon yesterday. Myint Swe. women in the economic sector, address of the Vice President, the rules for doing business. The government has per- The vice president has also as women made up 49 per cent of Union Minister for Commerce —Myanmar News Agency Gov’t wants private-sector participation Rents rise in Yangon to improve ease of doing business rank townships

By May Thet Hnin whether online data access and The rents paid by expatriate online registrations are available. workers in the central town- To improve the country’s ease of “The ease of doing business ships of Yangon have risen doing business rank, Vice Pres- index is positively related to for- from early January, accord- ident U Myint Swe has noted eign investments in developing ing to a report in Myawady that public recognition and par- countries. Myanmar is inviting Daily yesterday. ticipation by businessmen are foreign investments, and more Latha, Pabedan, needed to execute governmental foreign investors will eye My- Kyauktada, Pazuntaung, reforms, in line with the efforts anmar if this rank goes up,” said Botahtoung and Mingla made by the concerned officials. the Vice President. Taungnyunt are the central He made the statement dur- U Zaw Min Win, President townships in Yangon. The ing the 14th regular meeting with of UMFCCI, said it was keeping rents in these townships are businessmen at the Union of My- the government reform process twice those in other places. anmar Federation of Chambers data and wanted the related Most expatriates in Yangon U Aung Htoo, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry (UM- ministries to share data on the are from Thailand, China and of the Commerce Ministry and FCCI) yesterday. the Leader of the Movement changing processes with them. Japan. “Not just our country, the for Improving the Ease of Doing U Zaw Min Win, President of The UMFCCI can then dissem- Foreigners generally neighbouring countries and oth- Business Ranking. UMFCCI. Photo: MNA inate the information to those prefer the basement and er countries are also trying to who will answer the questions. the first floor (ground floor) climb the ranks. We must keep tions. They require extensive mits, getting electricity, regis- U Aung Kyi Soe, Secretary to run their businesses and up with them,” said the Vice expertise in most aspects. If tering property, getting credit, General of UMFCCI, said that make long-term rental con- President. they lack knowledge about the protecting minority investors, although both the government tracts. Additionally, U Aung Htoo, government’s reform processes paying taxes, trading across the and private sectors still require They spend Ks1 to Ks4 Deputy Minister of the Com- and performances, they will not border, enforcing a contract, re- some modifications to the pro- million per month on apart- merce Ministry and the leader of be able to answer anything. If so, solving insolvency and labour cesses, it was a progressive ac- ments and condominium the movement for improving the the country’s score will not go management. These have been tion that the senior officials and apartments. ease of doing business ranking, up,” he added. incorporated into the country’s other concerned officials had The sellers outdo the has encouraged the participation The concerned ministries existing indicators for 2018. Each discussed the difficulties with buyers in the Yangon real of the private sector in this effort. should anticipate the questions indicator has two to 38 pages of the businessmen. property market. Local res- Those who are liable to an- to carry out the reforms. They associated questions. Currently, the country is idents prefer to take apart- swer the tricky questions put need to inform the public of the While starting a business, ranked 172 out of 190 countries in ments at a rent of Ks150,000 forth by the World Bank need to questions through the media, he questions related to the work- the ease of doing business index. or under Ks200,000. understand the government’s continued. ing process, cost, government’s It sits in the last spot compared The rent for apartments reform processes, said U Aung The World Bank determines reform process, and smooth or with countries in the ASEAN re- on Pyay Road and in Mayan- Htoo. the country’s ease of doing busi- rough reform, among others, are gion. The government is trying gon Township is exorbitantly “Those working for law ness rank based on 11 indicators. included. They also ask whether to achieve a rank of 99 in 2020, high, because these areas are firms and accountancy firms They are starting a business, the company registration system aiming to rise by 24 spots per popular with foreigners.— usually respond to the ques- dealing with construction per- can cover the whole country and year on average. GNLM 2 february 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 7 State Counsellor stresses diversity, rule of law

From page-1 the opportunity. Those who play Only then can we effectively work For various reasons, I was politics do so for the next election. for the country. unable to attend this event last Those who work for the country Our government is yet to be year and this is the first time I’m do so for the next generation. two years old. Before the gov- attending this. I’m happy to be Each and every representatives ernment was two years old, the here. Because, when we took the need to have this firmly in their Hluttaw has become two years democracy path, Hluttaw is an mind. Are we thinking about the old. The Hluttaw was called up State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the 2nd Anniversary of the nd essential institution. But law is next election? We need to as in and then the government came 2 Hluttaw in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA something that is needed for the a political party system the next about. This shows the importance stability of a country and to keep election has to be thought about. of the Hluttaw. In fact it wouldn’t as an enemy. Democratic spirit representatives doing the check the machinery of the government But the main thing is not the next be wrong for us to say that de- accepts differences, and from this and balance functions. We came running and thus laws are being election only. It is the next gen- mocracy starts from the Hluttaw. acceptance that we use the word to understand that check and bal- enacted. It will be valuable for eration. The government was formed by opposition party. The party and ance is not interfering in the work the people and the country only Therefore, an election is the Hluttaw. Government need group that are not the same as us of others and it is important for if these laws are fair. I expect something that will support our to rely on the Hluttaw. In some need not be our enemy. Despite the three pillars to work together the Hluttaw to be an institution endeavor for our next generation. countries, when the government different views and differences, while providing the check and that will lead towards rule of It is not the ultimate aim. The and Hluttaw are not in agree- we can be united. Establishing balance function. law. Hluttaw consists of Hluttaw ultimate aim is the next genera- ment, it became difficult to do unity in diversity is the true spirit All need to understand that representatives from all over the tion. It is for the next generation things. Sometimes, when the of democracy. It is the basis of the three pillars are not three country who came about with to live in a stable, peaceful and Hluttaw is strong, government democracy. It is difficult to meet competitors but colleagues who union spirit. Representatives developed nation. Our country had difficulties doing things. We with each Hluttaw representa- are working for the establishment meet here and learn about each is a union formed with ethnic want our Hluttaw to be strong tives because there is a lot while of a Democratic Federal Repub- other and understand each other nationals. It is very important and to have the capability. The time is short. But I equally value lic. We all need to follow the dem- more. Afterwards, I believe that to set it up as a democratic un- main capability is to have good each representative. Each has ocratic principles. We need to be they will strive for perpetuation ion and a Democratic Federal will toward the country. Each a vote that is of equal value. All open minded, practical, helpful and unity of the country and the Republic that is acceptable to Hluttaw representative needs to Hluttaw representatives have an and cooperative and capable of union. the majority. All will be honored have goodwill towards the coun- opportunity to vote and a duty to finding solutions through ami- Hluttaw doesn’t include only to be part takingn in this Hlut- try. If each is loyal towards the vote correctly. All need to consid- cable negotiation. They need to various ethnic nationals but also taw. All are expected to take this country, we have overcome the er one another equally as broth- be able to discuss with those who various organizations. This is the seriously. We have a lot to learn first challenge. If we have good- ers, sisters and comrades. don’t believe in democracy. Each sign of a democratic Hluttaw. We in the Hluttaw. We have been in will and loyalty, we need to learn. I’ve spoken about the im- one of us needs to understand the will have the opportunity to learn the Hluttaw for more than three The next step is to learn what portance of rule of law for our idea of the others. how to work together with differ- years and what we learnt during Hluttaw representatives need to country. Unity, national recon- In conclusion, the Pyithu ent organizations in the Hluttaw that time helped a lot now that know and become skilled. With- ciliation and peace are also the Hluttaw Speaker said, “As long for the good of the country. Doing we are in the executive branch. out goodwill and loyalty, skills important things that I want to as the Hluttaw formed by peo- things together with like-minded For a democratic system to pro- can be dangerous. It is the duty say before concluding my speech. ple’s representative is strong, people is actually not a spirit of gress and become established, of the Hluttaw representative to You all know that our country is democracy will thrive.” democracy. Democracy accepts legislative, judicial and adminis- use their skills properly for the facing many challenges. We are This was followed by Amyo- differences. It is a system that trative sectors need to serve the good. I’m saying this as one of not a physically strong country tha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win came about from the spirit of people in tandem. Some think the voters too. I’m saying this as so we need to be strong morally Khaing Than addressing the achieving unity through diver- that this check and balance is a one of the people. I am saying this and united for our country to sur- event. In his speech, Amyotha sity. Our Hluttaw representa- competition or alienation against also as a former representative. vive. By being strong morally and Hluttaw Speaker said Amyotha tives may have already heard each other. In fact it is not a com- Looking from all direction, the being united, we can overcome Hluttaw representatives have lis- this. A democracy is not without petition or being adversaries. It value of our representatives is any difficulty. We will build our tened to the wishes and wills of faults. But it is better than oth- is just to ensure that no one is very important. By saying elected physical strength gradually. As the people and tabled 13 motions, er systems. There are no other doing anything that is wrong. It representative, I’m not keeping we become strong, we will not be asked 715 asterisk marked ques- systems than a democracy that is a check and balance that will out the Tatmadaw representa- bullied. For our country to stand tions and 649 questions to which respect and inspire the people. prevent from doing things that tives. All need to work togeth- tall with dignity in the world, each relevant ministries and union lev- A government in a democracy are detrimental to self, others er. No group is against another Hluttaw representative needs to el organizations have replied to came from the will and wishes of and the country. It is done like a group for the sake of the coun- stand tall with dignity and loyalty. the Hluttaw. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw the people. A government of the friend that in the end becomes try. There can’t be any occasion If each Hluttaw representative had enacted 20 laws, amended 24 people respects the wish of the a comrade. Comrades are a bit where we could not cooperate. is not wrong, our Hluttaw will laws and repealed 6 laws during people. That is why we can say a different from friends. Friendship We must cooperate with anyone not be on the wrong path. If our the two year period. democracy is not faultless but is is based on personal affiliation. for the sake of the country. As we Hluttaw is not on the wrong path, Starting with “time to better than any other systems. Comradeship is based on belief. are from the same country, we all our country will not be on the change,” we’ve crossed the We have this belief. It is important for people from should be able to work together. wrong path. In marching towards rough path towards democracy But for a democracy to thrive the judicial, legislative and ad- a Federal Democracy Republic and have overcome difficulties and survive, we need to strive ministrative sectors to conduct I don’t like the word oppo- that we all yearn for, Hluttaw and challenges by being united towards keeping on the path. things as comrades for the good sition. It sounded like either to representative should be at the with the people. All are urged Hluttaw representatives stand of the country. Today’s event in- oppose or become suppressed. forefront when need to. If need to strive toward a Democratic on the frontline in this endeav- cludes guests from these three That is not what an opposition to they should be at the back to Federal Union said the Amyotha or. Our representatives need to sectors. It is important for all in should be. An opposition some- cover the rear. If need to, they Hluttaw Speaker. understand that they not only these sectors to be personally times helps for the sake of the should be at the side to cover the Afterwards, the State Coun- represent the people but also the friendly with one another. When country. Sometimes, they cooper- flanks. With this request, I con- sellor met with attendees of the democratic system. We need to there are some problems and ated. Sometimes, they point out. clude my speech. event and had dinner together. establish a country with a sys- misunderstanding between one Sometimes they criticise when In a speech delivered at After the dinner, the State Coun- tem that will provide a firm and another, we can smooth things criticism is due. An opposition the Second Anniversary of the sellor viewed the movie “My peaceful union for our future gen- up. I want to caution all Hluttaw shouldn’t be considered as an en- Second Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw Country My Home” shown in the erations. I repeatedly warn our representatives to treat one an- emy. It is not the spirit of democ- Speaker U Win Myint said there Hluttaw Thabin Hall. – Myanmar representatives whenever I have other as friends and comrades. racy to consider the opposition has been progress in the Hluttaw News Agency 2 february 2018 2 february 2018 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar The Global New Light Of Myanmar opinion 9

‘Big 6’ countries of WHO South- Unity is strength East Asia Region meet to Keep Our Pyidaungsu Spirit close measles’ immunity gap, and a driving accelerate elimination efforts

New Delhi—With nearly 4.8 million children in WHO South- force for the East Asia Region missing measles vaccination every year, the ‘big six’ countries of the Region today shared their immunization challenges and lessons learnt for accelerating efforts to eliminate Awakened measles and control rubella by the year 2020. country “Eliminating measles would avert half a million deaths, while controlling rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Htun Tin Htun dissipated. would promote health of pregnant woman and the infants they eing a sovereign and independent nation, there have There are those who do not give life to,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director been a variety of ethnic races in Myanmar since time nowledge (Ed- realize that one day we all must for WHO South-East Asia. immemorial. Geographically, Myanmar is sandwiched ucation) is of great die; but those who do realize this Two of the Region’s countries – Bhutan and Maldives – Bbetween South Asian countries and regional powers importance for all, settle their quarrels. The entire eliminated measles in 2017 while the others are carrying out like India and China. Bearing this in mind, Myanmar is striving KCompassion is of vital populace now is taking active and largescale immunisation drives to achieve the same. hard to become a strong Democratic Federal Republic so that importance together with lov- enthusiastic participation in the Nearly 500 million children in the Region are planned to be we can maintain our independence and sovereignty. ing-kindness, appreciative-joy implementation of the national reached with measles and rubella containing vaccines through Compared to ethnic races of other countries, there remain and equanimity (Four Brahma peace and all round development routine immunisation and supplementary immunisation cam- many similarities among us such as customs, language, dress, Vihara Practice-peaceful living of the nation hand in hand with paigns in the next two years. Sharing challenges and lessons culture and creed. for all mankind) and Character the government with loving kind- learnt from various recent achievements and initiatives will The reasons why our country can stand tall among the super- (Morality/ Discipline) is of crucial ness, loyalty, liberty, solidity and help member countries address their unique problems to close power countries are merely importance observing as cardi- unity. To one ever eager to revere the immunity gap against measles, rubella and CRS, she said. by dint of our ancestors’ unity, nal virtue for all people to build and serve the elders and teach- In recent years, WHO South-East Asia Region has made Similarly, in great valour and foresight. It a healthy, happy, peaceful and ers, these four blessings accrue: unprecedented progress against vaccine preventable diseases. was evident that they were re- prosperous nation in this planet. long life and beauty, happiness The Region was certified polio-free in 2014 while maternal and any activity in spected by their counterparts Enduring patience is the and power. neonatal tetanus was eliminated as a public health problem in due to their dauntless courage highest austerity and we, the All tremble at violence; all 2016. life when we and indomitable spirit. people of the Republic of the Un- fear death and life is dear to all, Last year India and Indonesia targeted 70 million and 35 Some of the weaknesses ion of Myanmar learn, practice putting oneself in the place of million children respectively in supplementary measles immu- are relying on which can bring about the fail- and disseminate this value to the another, one should not kill nor nization campaigns. Both have further strengthened routine a group, we ure for our country are disu- people in this planet to build a cause another to kill. Well done immunization systems. Bangladesh has implemented an urban nity and wrong perspectives stable, peaceful and prosperous is that action doing which one immunization strategy, with support of networks of volunteers should stand on world affairs. These fac- Universe. repents not later and the fruit to broaden immunisation coverage. Myanmar has protected tors could throw our country Equity (pro-poor), Empower- of which one reaps with delight around 14 million children against Japanese encephalitis. Nepal together so into complete disarray. As a ment (pro-woman), Environment and happiness. Associate with has pioneered an incentive scheme to recognize and celebrate result, we had to surrender to (pro-nature) and Employment good friends; seek the fellowship villages and districts that are fully immunized. Thailand has that we can the imperialists after fighting (pro-job) are important and vital of noble men. demonstrated to the world the impact surveillance can have be successful. three wars with Britain after element for the human develop- Knowing that victory begets via its unique ‘data for action’ model. which we lost our kingdom. ment in this planet. right action, right livelihood, right good governance and people in a transport, communication, social those thus spoken to might retort; enmity; the defeated dwell in pain; Further accelerated and focussed efforts are needed. Nearly Staying divided The whole country became a People play the crucial role effort, right mindfulness and right nation need to follow and abide by and rental services, financial ser- indeed, angry speech hurts and happily the peaceful live, discard- 38 million children are born in the Region every year. Of them colony of the British imperi- in all activities in implementing concentration are Noble Eightfold the law and order to be peaceful vices, trading and cooperative retaliation may overtake you. ing both victory and defeat; happy approximately 87% receive the first dose of measles-containing inside a group alist. the programs and projects aiming Path leading to the cessation of and happy. sectors moving with the active, Speak the truth; yield not to indeed we live friendly amidst the vaccine. Though this is a marked improvement from previous It is a great asset to learn toward the achievement of the all sufferings and sorrows in this Always be knowledgeable, productive and enthusiastic par- anger; when asked, give even if hostile; amidst the hostile men years, it still means around 4.8 million children are deprived of obviously the lessons from our past mis- Sustainable Development Goals life and the next as a unique eight efficient, effective, peaceful, obe- ticipation of the people, public you only have a little; by these we dwell free from hatred. Easy the most basic protection against measles each year. takes, and we can transform it (Agenda 2030) and the people’s in one practice for attainment of dient, united, resilient, patient, and private pillars is our great three means can one reach the to do are things that are bad and With majority of the missed children being accounted for by means into a driving force which can participation will surely decide highest bliss. youthful, innovative, diligent, as- concern. presence of the gods. Strive hard harmful to oneself; but exceed- the ‘big six’ countries, immunisation programme managers of failure. So it is foster the development of the the attainment of the goals which Panglong spirit is of great tute, useful, nice, gentle, strong, Strengthening of solidarity and become wise. ingly difficult to do are things that Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand, country. shape the people’s quality of lives. importance for all nationalities understandable, smart, participa- for sovereignty is our noble duty People know that hatred is are good and beneficial. along with partners WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, Bill and Melinda Gates always wise We have all learnt the sto- Our Government announced who fought the imperialist and tive, intelligent, right, insightful, and every national citizen must never appeased by hatred in this Neither mother nor father Foundation and CDC, are deliberating challenges, experiences ry about the struggle for inde- four objectives of the 71st Anni- fascist in unity with great wish-to- thoughtful, active, willing, alert, not get involved with the unlawful planet; by non-hared alone is ha- nor any other relative nor friend and lessons learnt in immunization in the Region that can be to remember pendence from our elders and versary Pyidaungsu (Union) Day do, work-hard, will and wisdom in kind, excellent, noble, energetic associations fighting against the tred appeased; this is law eternal. nor teacher can do one greater harnessed to eliminate measles and control rubella / CRS. teachers. One of the teachings which falls on the 12th of February order to attain our independence. and disciplined for the perpetua- government, a person or persons Irrigators regulate the waters, good than one’s own well-directed “This dynamism and positive exchange is at the very core “Unity is which we can learn from our 2018 as follows: (1) To develop the Youth play very much important tion and awakening of Pyidaugsn- or those who connected with them fletchers straighten arrow shafts, mind. Easy is life for the shame- of south-south and triangular cooperation,” said Dr Khetrapal struggle for Independence is Pyidaungsu Spirit; (2) To make and crucial role to fight for free- su Spirit. threatening to harm the sover- carpenters shape wood and the less one who is as impudent as a Singh, who announced measles elimination and rubella / CRS Strength”. unity. Our ancestors and free- the internal peace process with dom and to ensure human rights (The) Union Government is eignty of the nation and national good control themselves. Impuri- crow, is backbiting and forward, control as one of her flagship programme at the start of her dom fighters were united and unity of the ethnic people; (3) in the nation and the youth are our striving vigorously and system- security, peace and stability are ty and purity depend on oneself; arrogant and corrupt. Do not give tenure in 2014. they brought victory for our country. To build a Federal Democratic future leaders who will build up a atically for the achievement of to be punished according to the no one can purify another. way to heedlessness; do not in- Since then all member countries in South-East Asia region Unity can be regarded as the lifeblood of our country and Union through the Union Peace peaceful, prosperous and happy peace, stability and rule of law in prevailing law. Rid of hatred and lust, we dulge in sensual pleasures; only have introduced two doses of measles-containing vaccines in can bring us success, and that was how we got our Independence Conference-21st Panglong; and nation in this planet. Invention the nation. Union (Pyidaungsu) spirit is shall reach ultimate happiness the heedful and meditative attain their childhood immunisation programme. Five of them have on January 4, 1948. (4) To boost the economy of the and innovation need to be nur- No one is left behind is our very much important for all of us and highest bliss; the one who great happiness and highest bliss. achieved 95% coverage with both doses. Similarly, in any activity in life when we are relying on a Union by encouraging small and tured, built up and strengthened universal motto for the achieve- to keep the independence perpet- abides in universal love and is May all nationalities of the Measles elimination and rubella /CRS control strategies group, we should stand together so that we can be successful. medium enterprises (SMEs). to compete and penetrate the ment of our sustainable develop- uated and this kind of true spirit deeply devoted to the Teaching Republic of the Union of Myan- include ensuring over 95% coverage with two doses of measles Staying divided inside a group obviously means failure. So it is Understanding that “United we world market in order to make ment goals unanimously agreed needs to always be awakened and (morality, concentration and mar be free from all dangers and and rubella containing vaccine in each district through routine always wise to remember “Unity is Strength”. stand and divided we fall”, we more money to be used for the upon by all the members of the strengthened and the good legacy wisdom) of the Buddha attains physical and mental sufferings and/or supplementary immunization activities, and developing That is why we should strive to perpetuate our independence all must strive on with diligence peace and development of all liv- United Nations. Getting the right must be transferred to our future the Peaceful State, the bliss of and sorrows, enmity and aver- and sustaining sensitive measles surveillance supported by an till the end of the world. And it is crucial for us to support the and vigilance to defend and pro- ing beings in this Universe. things done through the right ef- generations of posterity. the cessation of all conditioned sion!!!May the Pyidaungsu Spirit accredited measles laboratory network. establishment of a Federal Democratic Republic. tect our sovereignty, territory Discipline is power and forts of the right people is the aim Should a person do good, let things. It is better to live one be awakened and strengthened Eliminating measles and controlling rubella would also All in all, with the strength of union spirit as well as broth- and identity in this Universe as a democracy cannot be attained and object of management and him do it again and again; let him day virtuous, meditative, wise, forever!!! May the peace and mean extending the benefits of vaccine to all people everywhere, erhood, we are on the right path to build a Federal Democratic united, peaceful, prosperous and without discipline and no one is getting agriculture, livestock and find pleasure therein, for bliss- strenuous and resolute than to development, good health, pros- including communities in hard-to-reach or remote areas, the Republic. happy nation. Right understand- above the law and rule of law is fishery, forestry, energy, mining, ful is the accumulation of good. live a hundred years immoral, perity, love, joy and happiness be underserved or the neglected or marginalized; and advancing ing, right thinking, right speech, one of the most ingredients of industry, electricity, construction, Speak not harshly to anyone, for uncontrolled, foolish, sluggish and with you!!! universal health coverage.—WHO 2 february 2018 10 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye attends the opening Deputy ceremony of Earthquake Response Simulation Exercise Attorney General Union Minister for Social Wel- fare, Relief and Resettlement U Win Myint Dr. Win Myat Aye attended and addressed the opening cere- receives mony of Earthquake Response DFID advisor Simulation Exercise of the Na- tional Disastor Management Committee and its Working Deputy Attorney-General U Committee at the Hilton Ho- Win Myint received Joe Roll- tel in Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday ing, advisor to the department morning. for international development During the ceremony, Dr. (DFID) of the United King- Win Myat Aye said, “Myanmar dom, at the Union Attor- is an earthquake-prone country ney-General’s office in Nay due to its geographical location Pyi Taw yesterday. and weather conditions. If we Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye addresses the opening ceremony of Earthquake Response Simulation At the meeting, they do not ready ourselves to han- Exercise of the National Disastor Management Committee and its Working Committee in Nay Pyi discussed agendas that are Taw. Photo: MNA dle an earthquake, it may cause being fulfilled, under the over- damage and casualties. Efforts “The readiness for action process, and this must be dis- Next, he explained the pur- all title “Towards Improving are being made to disseminate process, administrative manage- cussed,” he noted. pose of the drills and the need Justice for all”; procedures knowledge on earthquake haz- ment and prevention of earth- UN Resident and Humani- to make arrangements for an of the coordination body of ards among the people. quake hazards are as important tarian Coordinator Knut Ostby immediate response to disasters the rule of law department, “Media play a vital role in as tackling the aftermath of an extended his greetings and took within seven days. Later, group which is chaired by the Union executing this plan, such as earthquake,” he added. a group photograph with Union discussions were held to discuss Attorney-General; and work- through television series, stories He said all these process- Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye and the preparations and sugges- ing processes that require co- and episodes,” he added. es were related to protecting Director Dr. Min Thein. Director tions made by the participants. operation between the Union “Drills are being conducted human life and property, and if Daw Phyu Lei Lei Tun clarified Deputy Minister U Soe Attorney-General’s office and to make ourselves effective (in a the country suffered a disaster, the rules and regulations. Aung, committee members, of- the DFID to ensure justice is disaster), and today’s simulation effective connections and organ- An official of the United Na- ficials from the ministry, Tatmad- served. Permanent Secretary exercise is important for ensur- isation would play a vital role. tions office for coordination of aw representatives, partnership Daw Nu Nu Yin and Deputy ing an immediate emergency re- “I would like to urge all humanitarian affairs explained associations, academicians and Permanent Secretary Dr. Thi sponse, which includes creating participants to be aware of the that the coordination process other officials also attended the Thi Myint also attended the a precise and strong system,” situation. Effective response is included search and rescue op- ceremony.—Myanmar News meeting.—Myanmar News he stated. needed for the implementation erations in disaster-prone areas. Agency Agency

Licence of Molotov cocktail thrown into compound of taxis not State Counsellor’s residence in Yangon registered as city taxis to Public requested to report to Yangon Region Police Force with information be revoked

The Yangon Region Trans- A man reportedly threw a Molo- shown on Yangon Police Face- port Authority (YRTA) will tov cocktail (a crude incendiary book and was described as about take action against taxis fail- device) into the compound of 40 years old, short black hair, ing to register as city taxis State Counsellor Daw Aung San about 5 ft. 5 inches tall, brown from this month, according Suu Kyi’s residence yesterday skin and fat bodied man wearing to a report in City News yes- morning at around 6:30 a.m. a pink T-shirt and a sarong with terday. This was reported by an blue squares. “We have urged taxi eyewitness to the police post at The public is requested to owners to register their ve- the entrance to the State Coun- provide information about the hicles as city taxis through sellor’s residence in No. 54/56 suspects and if the suspect is the state-owned press media. University Avenue Road, Golden seen by contacting head of Yan- Unregistered taxis will face a Valley Ward (1), Bahan Town- gon Region Police Force office at penalty later,” said an official ship, Yangon. 199, 01-2323199, head of Eastern from YRTA. The eyewitness was driv- Tarpaulin sheet burnt by the Crashed bottle with District Police Force office at Registration was open ing past the Kokkine traffic light fire. Photo: YPF kerosene. Photo: YPF 01-8610682, 09-5241449, head of until yesterday. This action along the University Avenue Western District Police Force aims to ensure public secu- Road towards Kamayut Town- ported. The eyewitness handed osene. On searching the com- office at 01-386694, 09-5240122, rity. Surprise checks will be ship when the incident occurred. over a photograph of the suspect pound, he found a bottle that head of Southern District Po- carried out from this month, According to the statement of to the police on duty at the en- appeared to be filled with ker- lice Force office at 056 21042, and there is a plan in place this eyewitness, the man thought trance to the compound of the osene had been thrown into the 09-422523722, head of Northern to confiscate the licences of to have thrown the Molotov cock- State Counsellor’s residence. compound. District Police Force office at unregistered taxis. tail was also seen at the bus stop U Than Tun, 62, who was in Except for part of a tarpau- 01-645823, 09-25371667, head of More than 70,000 taxis near the South Korean Embassy. the compound heard a small ex- lin sheet that was slightly burnt Bahan Township Police office are running on Yangon roads, Three men showed up at the bus plosion and went to investigate. by the fire, no other damage was at 01-545595, 09-402752735 and besides several non-Yangon stop: While two men stayed in He found a small fire burning. reported. The incident is under Bahan Myoma Police Station licensed taxis, of which some place, the third threw the Molo- He doused the fire with water, investigation. at 01-554630 and 09-43182816.– 40,000 taxis have been regis- tov cocktail, the eyewitness re- but the area still smelled of ker- A picture of the suspect was News Team tered as city taxis.—GNLM 2 february 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11 Romanian president says will stand up for courts’ independence

BRUSSELS — Romania’s Pres- main opposed due to the con- ident Klaus Iohannis told the Eu- cerns over corruption and lack ropean Union on Wednesday he of transparency. would fight for the independence Joining Schengen is a key of his country’s courts, which he objective for Bucharest, but and Brussels say is threatened Juncker cautioned: “If the Ro- by draft laws prepared by the So- manian legislation was to remain cial Democrat-led government. as was foreseen by the parlia- The EU’s executive Com- ment, then... the accession of mission said the laws, if ap- Romania to Schengen would be proved, would ensure Romania looked at in completely different remained outside the bloc’s terms.” Schengen zone of free travel, However, Juncker said he though it said it had no plans had “no intention whatsoever” to initiate a punitive procedure to launch punitive action against against Bucharest over that. Romania under the EU’s Article The EU is concerned that 7 over the rule of law concerns. Bucharest’s judicial overhaul will The Commission has in- reverse any progress Romania voked Article 7 against Poland has achieved in fighting high-lev- over Warsaw’s overhaul of the el graft in one of Europe’s most judiciary, though Hungary would corrupt countries. Romania’s be expected to block any attempt judicial system remains under European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker welcomes Romania’s President Klaus Werner Iohannis to suspend its Polish ally’s voting special EU monitoring. ahead of talks at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on 31 January 2018. Photo: REUTERS rights in the European Council “I am very much preoccu- in consequence. pied by the legislative procedure a centrist and outspoken critic carry a penalty. “I am worried and I made it The EU’s ability to rein in regarding the changing of the of the ruling leftist coalition in Romania’s constitutional clear that I do have concerns,” member states which pass laws laws of justice,” Iohannis told Bucharest. tribunal has sent some of the the EU’s Juncker said. that undermine core democrat- a joint news conference with Under the draft laws, ap- draft laws back to parliament The Commission has pre- ic principles is a key challenge Commission chief Jean-Claude proved by parliament last month, for reworking, and Iohannis, viously said Romania and its facing the bloc, amid a growing Juncker. offences involving an abuse of whose signature is required for southern neighbour Bulgaria divergence between its wealthy, “The independence of the public office that causes finan- them to take effect, said he was should be allowed to join the liberal western states and new- Romanian justice is something cial damage of less than 200,000 determined that they fully meet Schengen zone of passport-free er, more conservatively-minded I will fight for,” added Iohannis, euros ($249,000) would no longer EU standards. travel, but many EU states re- eastern members.—Reuters

EU proposes joint studies to speed Prince William, Kate acceptance of new medicine kick off Nordic visit

BRUSSELS — The Europe- those already on the market, up in 2013. The Commission is with bandy shootout an Commission proposed on wasting taxpayers’ money. “The proposing joint work on clinical Wednesday joint clinical assess- Commission is right to encourage assessments, scientific consulta- ments to determine whether ap- member states to work together tions with business, identification STOCKHOLM — Britain’s the throne - served in Britain’s proved new drugs and medical so that only health technologies of emerging health technologies Prince William and his wife armed forces from 2006 until devices offer value for money with an added value get the go- and voluntary cooperation on, for Kate, who is expecting the 2013, and worked as a search and should be prescribed for pa- ahead,” she said in a statement. example, surgical procedures. couple’s third child in April, and rescue helicopter pilot tients within national healthcare HTA is used by most Europe- A group of representatives started a four-day visit to Swe- before he started last year systems. The joint action, set to an countries. Agencies such as from national authorities would den and Norway on Tuesday, to focus full-time on his royal take more than three years to Britain’s National Institute for be responsible for overseeing hitting the ice in a Stockholm duties. enter into force, would replace Health and Care Excellence joint work. National HTA author- park to try out the sport of Also on the agenda is a a largely national approach to (NICE), France’s Haute Autorité ities will still be responsible for bandy. visit to the Karolinska Institute health technology assessment de Santé (HAS) and Germany’s determining pricing and reim- Bandy, played mainly in where they will be learning (HTA) that duplicates work, limits Institute for Quality and Efficien- bursement, albeit using the joint the Nordic region and Rus- about how Sweden is tackling transparency and impedes mar- cy in Health Care (IQWiG) effec- assessments. The rules will apply sia, is similar to ice hockey mental health issues among ket access for innovation. tively act as gatekeepers to big some three years after approval but played with a small ball in- young people. The Commission’s plans markets. Their role can be frus- by the European Parliament and stead of a puck and with larger Kate, William and his aim to make better use of avail- trating for drug companies that EU members. There will then be pitches and goals. After a brief brother Harry have made cam- able resources, to have a con- have already had their medicines a further three-year transition tutorial, William scored two paigning about mental health sistent methodology and to im- cleared as safe and effective by period for EU countries to adapt. goals in a three-shot shootout a priority, with the brothers prove business predictability in the European Medicines Agency, The Commission said it en- to Kate’s one. speaking about how the death a healthcare sector accounting but then need to submit different visaged 10-15 assessments could As well as meetings with of their mother Diana, Prin- for some 10 percent of the EU’s evidence to different agencies in start in the first year, rising to the royal families of Sweden cess of Wales, in a 1997 car economic output. different countries to get their 65 towards the end of the tran- and Norway and political lead- crash had left them with deep Monique Goyens, director products reimbursed. sition period. The changes will ers in the Nordic countries, emotional scars. general of European consumer This has led to growing calls therefore happen after Britain the royal couple’s agenda Britain’s monarchy has organization BEUC, welcomed for some degree of harmoniza- has exited the European Union also includes briefings about ridden a wave of public sup- the plans. She said too many new tion, although there has been and will have to be factored into the military forces in the re- port in recent years due to the drugs or devices did not make voluntary cooperation for years, the next EU budget covering the gion. popularity of William, Kate and a real difference compared to with an EU-wide network set period after 2020.—Reuters William - second-in-line to Harry.—Reuters 2 february 2018 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Turkish Xi meets May, calling for better China- airstrikes kill 49 Kurdish militants in Britain ties in new era northern Iraq – army BEIJING—Chinese Thirdly, China and President Xi Jinping Britain should enhance ISTANBUL — Turkish met with visiting British exchange and coopera- warplanes struck 19 Prime Minister Theresa tion within multilateral Kurdistan Workers Party May Thursday, calling on institutions such as the (PKK) targets in northern both countries to forge United Nations, G20 and Iraq on Monday, killing 49 an enhanced version of the World Trade Organi- militants, Turkey’s armed the “Golden Era” bilat- zation to address global forces said on Thursday. eral ties. challenges. Two airstrikes were During their meeting Fourthly, the two carried out in the Asos/ at the Diaoyutai State countries should rein- Qandil, Zap, Avasin/ Guesthouse, Xi said force people-to-people Basyan and Hakurk re- peace, development and and cultural exchanges. gions on Monday, the win-win cooperation have This is May’s first of- army said in a written become the mainstream ficial visit to China since statement. of the times. she took office in 2016. The Turkish mili- The two countries She kicked off her tary destroyed shelters, need to conform to the three-day visit to China in hideouts and weapon trend of the times, re- British Prime Minister Theresa May (C) and her husband Philip May (L) visit the Palace the central city of Wuhan positions of the militant spond to the needs of Museum, or the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, on 1 February 2018. Theresa on Wednesday morning group, which was believed their respective develop- May on Wednesday praised China’s fast-growing economy for helping British businesses, and held a China-Britain to be preparing an attack ment stage and bilateral saying, “I want to step up our relationship with China as it opens up its markets, spreads its annual meeting between on Turkish border posts, prosperity and embraces free trade.” Photo: Xinhua cooperation, and add new heads of government it said. The PKK, which meaning into the bilat- with Chinese Premier has been waging an insur- eral ties so as to forge visit to Britain in October He made four pro- from a strategic height Li Keqiang in Beijing gency in southeast Turkey an enhanced version of 2015. posals for the future de- and in a comprehensive Wednesday afternoon. since the 1980s, is desig- the “Golden Era,” Xi told Xi said that China velopment of bilateral way. The two countries nated a terrorist group by May. is willing to work with ties. Secondly, both sides signed a dozen of deals Turkey, the United States China and Britain Britain to promote the Firstly, the two coun- should work together to in areas including trade, and the European Union. agreed to embrace a healthy and steady devel- tries should consider and promote bilateral eco- finance, health care and More than 40,000 people “Golden Era” for bilat- opment of bilateral ties in design the future devel- nomic and trade cooper- smart cities on Wednes- have been killed in the eral relations during Xi’s a new era. opment of bilateral ties ation. day. —Xinhua conflict.—Reuters

Train carrying US Republican lawmakers hits truck in Virginia, one dead

CROZET — A passenger train carrying Republi- can members of the US Congress to a retreat in West Virginia slammed into a garbage truck on Wednesday at a rural Vir- ginia road crossing, killing one person on the truck, authorities said. No major injuries were reported among the lawmakers or staff on the train, the US Department US Capitol Police officers and state troopers keep watch after an Amtrak passenger train carrying Republican of Transportation said. members of the US Congress from Washington to a There was one serious retreat in West Virginia collided with a garbage truck in injury among those on Charlottesville, Virginia, US, on 31 January 2018. the truck, in addition to Photo: REUTERS the fatality. Amtrak, the US passenger rail service ers, and thankful for the said the collision occurred that operated the char- prompt action of our doc- at 11:20 a.m. in Crozet, a tered train, said two crew tors and first responders. tiny town between the col- members and three pas- My thoughts are with the lege town of Charlottes- sengers were hospitalized family of the driver who ville, Virginia, and White with minor injuries after passed away,” Lewis told Sulphur Springs. Lewis the crash. One, Represent- Reuters. The train was later left the hospital and ative Jason Lewis, was taking lawmakers to the travelled to the retreat, examined for a possible annual retreat in White where he intended to par- concussion. Sulphur Springs, West ticipate as much as he “I’m fine compared to, Virginia, just west of the was able, a spokeswoman tragically, the truck driv- Virginia state line. Amtrak said.—Reuters 2 February 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 13

TRADEMARK CAUTION China, Britain pledge to further Kaijo Corporation, a company registered under the laws of Japan, which is located at 3-1-5, Sakae-cho, Hamura-shi, Tokyo, Japan, is the sole owner of the lift Golden-Era partnership following trademark:

BEIJING — China and Reg. No. 20586/2014

Britain on Wednesday In respect of Class 7: Die bonders for use in signed a dozen of deals semiconductor manufacturing; wire bonders for use in on areas including trade, semiconductor manufacturing; chip on film bonders finance, health care and for use in semiconductor manufacturing; flip chip smart city, pledging to bonders for use in semiconductor manufacturing; further promote the Gold- bump bonders for use in semiconductor en-Era strategic partner- manufacturing; semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems; chemical processing machines ship. and apparatus; metalworking machines and tools; food The agreement came preparation machines, electromechanical. as British Prime Minister In respect of Class 9: Ultrasonic cleaning machines Theresa May arrived in for use in semiconductor manufacturing and their Beijing and held a Chi- parts; ultrasonic cleaning machines for electronic na-Britain annual meet- components, ceramics, glass components, plastic ing between heads of moldings and metal worked components and their government with Chinese parts; ultrasonic cleaning machines for industrial Premier Li Keqiang at the purposes and their parts; ultrasonic cleaning machines Great Hall of the People in for household purposes and their parts; ultrasonic cleaning machines for food and their parts; ultrasonic downtown Beijing. generators for ultrasonic cleaning machines; ultrasonic Hailing that Chi- transducers for ultrasonic cleaning machines. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May, meet the press na-Britain relationship after a China-Britain annual dialogue between heads of government, in Beijing, capital of Kaijo Corporation claims the trademark rights and has been at the forefront China on 31 January 2018. Photo: Xinhua other relevant intellectual property rights for the mark among the ties between as mentioned above. Kaijo Corporation reserves the China and Western coun- countries’ interests and steady way, he said. Li said ready to further promote rights to take legal measures against any infringer who tries, Li said China attach- conducive to world peace, China’s relations with Brit- bilateral ties in the prin- violates its intellectual property or other legal rights in es great importance to stability and prosperity that ain will not be changed by ciple of mutual respect, accordance with the concerned laws of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. the ties with Britain. It is China-Britain relationship the changes in Britain-EU equality, and mutual bene- both in line with the two continues to develop in a relations. China stands fit, he said.—Xinhua Daw May Thwe Hlaing, LL.B., LL.M., (H.G.P.) For Kaijo Corporation Tilleke & Gibbins Myanmar Ltd. No. 1608, 16th Floor, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. M.V sinar bali VOY. NO. (047) M.V ever able VOY. NO. ( ) Email address: [email protected] nd Consignees of cargo carried on M.V sinar bali Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ever able Dated:2 February 2018. VOY. NO. (047) are hereby notified that the vessel will VOY. NO. ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 2-2-2018 and cargo will be discharged be arriving on 2-2-2018 and cargo will be discharged TRADEMARK CAUTION into the premises of M.i.P where it will lie at the into the premises of a.w.p.t where it will lie at the Shimaya Co., Ltd., a company registered under the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws laws of Japan, which is located at 8-31, Fukugawa 3- and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Chome, Shunan-shi, Yamagichi 746-0038 Japan, is the Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am sole owner of the following trademark:

to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S silkago logistics AGENT FOR: M/S evergreen shipping pte ltd line Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Reg. Nos. 19302/2014, 12608/2017 In respect of Class 29: Bonito flavored soup stock. In respect of Class 30: Fish (bonito) flavored CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE seasonings.

M.V pathein star VOY. NO. ( ) M.V kota hadian VOY. NO. ( ) Shimaya Co., Ltd. claims the trademark rights and Consignees of cargo carried on M.V pathein Consignees of cargo carried on M.V kota other relevant intellectual property rights for the marks star VOY. NO. ( ) are hereby notified that the hadian VOY. NO. ( ) are hereby notified that the as mentioned above. Shimaya Co., Ltd. reserves the vessel will be arriving on 2-2-2018 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 2-2-2018 and cargo will be rights to take legal measures against any infringer who discharged into the premises of mip where it will lie discharged into the premises of miTT where it will lie violates its intellectual property or other legal rights in at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the accordance with the concerned laws of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Daw May Thwe Hlaing, LL.B., LL.M., (H.G.P.) to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now For Shimaya Co., Ltd. th declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Tilleke & Gibbins Myanmar Ltd. No. 1608, 16 from the Vessel. from the Vessel. Floor, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar Email address: [email protected] the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Dated:2nd February 2018. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S continental AGENT FOR: M/S advance container shipping line pte ltd lines Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 2 february 2018 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar Priyanka teases whether she’ll be Meghan Markle’s bridesmaid

Los Angeles — Priyanka Chop- She’s an icon, truly, that girls ra is good friends with Meghan can look up to, that women Markle but the actor is keep- can look up to. She’s normal, ing it a secret if she will be she’s sweet, she’s nice, she the bridesmaid at the “Suits” thinks about the world, wants Nintendo’s game character Super star’s wedding to Prince Harry. to change it and this was even Mario is seen on a screen at the Priyanka addressed the before any of this happened,” presentation ceremony of Nintendo’s new game console Switch in Tokyo, question in a new interview Priyanka told the magazine. Japan on 13 January 2017. for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. “So I do think Meghan be- Photo: REUTERS “If you see me there, you’ll ing a part of the royal family know,” she teased. is a big step in the direction of The actor said she is ex- so many things; of women, of cited for Markle to tie the knot feminism, of diversity, of race, Nintendo to produce Super Mario and bring change in the world of the monarchy versus every- as a member of the royal fam- one else. It’s a beautiful step in ily. the right direction,” she added. animation film with Illumination “I don’t think anybody else Markle and Harry are would be able to do it the way scheduled to wed on May 19. TOKYO — Japanese videog- sal Pictures, President Tatsumi business. On Wednesday, the she will. She’s just right for it. —PTI ames maker Nintendo Co Ltd Kimishima said at a meeting with company reported its biggest said on Thursday it would team analysts on son Thursday. The third-quarter operating profit in with US film studio Illumination launch date has not been decided. eight years, driven by smashing Entertainment to produce an It is part of Nintendo’s efforts demand for its new Switch games Jim Parsons animation film using its Super to diversify revenue sources as console, and said it expected an- Mario Bros characters. The film the firm’s earnings are heavily nual earnings to outstrip its pre- would be distributed by Univer- reliant on the gaming console vious estimate.— Reuters joins Zac Efron in ‘Extremely Wicked’ No malice behind open letter on Los Angeles_ Actor Jim Par- “Extremely Wicked, ‘Padmaavat’: Swara son has joined the cast of Ted Shockingly Evil, and Vile” Bundy film “Extremely Wick- is told from the perspective ed, Shockingly Evil, and Vile”, of Elizabeth Kloepfer (Lily Mumbai — Actor Swara Bhask- criticism, the actor said, “Every- an event here last evening. which features Zac Efron in Collins), Bundy’s longtime er says she wrote an open letter one has the right to critique and The actor said she thought the lead role of the serial killer. girlfriend. It was during their criticising “Padmaavat” because express their opinion. Like me, her questions were valid and The “Big Bang Theory” relationship that Bundy com- she wanted to raise some ques- others also have the right to ex- needed to be asked. star will portray Larry Simp- mitted multiple murders, and tions about the film on a public press their thoughts. I made a “If people don’t agree with son in the film directed by it was Kloepfer who helped the platform. Bhasker’s letter, which point, I said what I felt. me, it’s totally fine. It’s a de- Joe Berlinger, reported En- authorities finally convict him.’ criticises director Sanjay Leela “I think I kept my point mocracy, so it’s good if people tertainment Weekly. Simpson Penned by Michael Wer- Bhansali for apparent glorifi- across in a very polite and re- think there can be a difference was the lead prosecutor during wie, the movie shows how one cation of the practice of Jauhar spectful manner. I didn’t have of opinion. Debates and discus- Bundy’s highly televised 1979 man’s routine traffic stop leads (mass sati), has sparked a contro- any bad intention or malice in sions should happen. This is the murder trial, which led to his to the revelations of his vast versy online. Responding to the my heart,” she told reporters at purpose of art.” —PTI execution in 1989. amount of crimes. —PTI

‘Glee’ actor Mark Salling, 35, dies before child pornography sentencing

LOS ANGELES — Mark Salling, called it an apparent suicide in arrested in 2015 after he showed an actor who played a support- Los Angeles. Proctor also did not child pornography on his comput- ing role in the TV show “Glee,” immediately provide the cause of er to a girlfriend and she reported has died at age 35, his attorney death. “I can confirm that Mark it to police, according to the U.S. said on Tuesday, weeks before Salling passed away early this Department of Justice. his March sentencing on child morning,” Proctor said in a state- Salling pleaded guilty on pornography charges. ment. Dec. 18 to a federal charge of Salling’s attorney, Michael Police and the Los Angeles possessing child pornography, Proctor, confirmed the death but County coroner’s office confirmed admitting he had downloaded would not comment on a report that a body had been found in 25,000 sexual images of children Actor Mark Salling from the television show ‘Glee’ arrives at the on celebrity website TMZ that Los Angeles but would not im- onto his computer from the In- 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 6, said law enforcement sources mediately identify it. Salling was ternet.—Reuters 2010. Photo: REUTERS 2 february 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15

Condolences Condolences Daw Shila Nan Taung alias M Nan Taung, Daw Shila Nan Taung alias M Nan Taung, Age 64 Age 64 MP of Amyotha Hluttaw MP of Amyotha Hluttaw MP Daw Shila Nan Taung, also known as M Nan Taung , a mem- ber of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre, a member MP Daw Shila Nan Taung, also known as M Nan Taung , a member of the National Reconcil- of the governmental group of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint iation and Peace Centre, a member of the governmental group of the Union Peace Dialogue Committee (UPDJC), MP of Amyotha Hluttaw and a representa- Joint Committee (UPDJC), MP of Amyotha Hluttaw and a representative of Kachin State Con- tive of Kachin State Constituency-2, Chairperson of the Amyotha stituency-2, Chairperson of the Amyotha Hluttaw Ethnic Affairs Committee, Retired Professor Hluttaw Ethnic Affairs Committee, Retired Professor of the of the English Department of the University of Myitkyina, fell asleep in Jesus at 7:30 pm on English Department of the University of Myitkyina, fell asleep 31-1-2018. My sympathies and thoughts are with her family. in Jesus at 7:30 pm on 31-1-2018. My sympathies and thoughts are with her family. U Kyaw Tint Swe Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Union Minister State Counsellor Ministry of Office of the State Counsellor Chairperson, National Reconciliation and Peace Centre-NRPC Vice Chairman, National Reconciliation and Peace Centre-NRPC Chairperson, Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee-UPDJC Vice Chairman, Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee-UPDJC

Condolences Daw Shila Nan Taung alias M Nan Taung, The Sound of Peace Spreading in Myanmar Age 64 MP of Amyotha Hluttaw MP Daw Shila Nan Taung, also known as M Nan Taung , a member of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre, a member of the governmental group of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC), MP of Amyotha Hluttaw and a representative of Kachin State Constituency-2, Chairperson of the Amyotha Hluttaw Ethnic Affairs Committee, Retired Professor of the English Department of the University of Myitkyina, fell asleep in Jesus at 7:30 pm on 31-1-2018. My sympathies and thoughts are with her family. Dr. Tin Myo Win Chairman, Peace Commission Vice Chairman, National Reconciliation and Peace Centre-NRPC Vice Chairman, Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee-UPDJC

Condolences Daw Shila Nan Taung alias M Nan Taung, Age 64 MP of Amyotha Hluttaw MP Daw Shila Nan Taung, also known as M Nan Taung , a mem- ber of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre, a member of the governmental group of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC), MP of Amyotha Hluttaw and a representa- tive of Kachin State Constituency-2, Chairperson of the Amyotha Hluttaw Ethnic Affairs Committee, Retired Professor of the English Department of the University of Myitkyina, fell asleep Photo: Phoe Khwar in Jesus at 7:30 pm on 31-1-2018. Our sympathies and thoughts are with her family. Heavenly Culture World Peace and their citizens. a big effect in the future. Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee-UPDJC Restoration of Light-HWPL Rt Revd David Nyi Nyi Na- Haji U Nyunt Maung Shein, launched its two-day summit ing, Bishop of Mandalay, said Chairman of Islam Religious in Yangon yesterday, finding peace bring the people Council, said peace and stability At the first day event held closer to the ways of God. could not be bring about by reli- at the International Business Hindu religious leader gious leaders only but through Designer’s Collection Centre, Chairman of HWPL Sayadaw Rama Sandra said political leaders, religious lead- Mr. Man Hee Lee and religious studying each religion makes us ers, youth and women organiza- & Jewelers show in leaders delivered opening ad- understand the belief, tradition tions, civil service organizations dresses. and culture. This understand- and media coming and working Speaking at the summit, ing enables building of harmony together. Mandalay Mr. Lee has called on heads of among the people. The two-day summit in- state to sign in support of the Ashin Thiha Nanna, Princi- cludes high-level talks for peace The Designer’s Collection & this fashion exhibit fash- 10 articles and 38 clauses of the pal of the Thanlyin Thitagu Bud- and Conference for Advocacy Jewelers show is to be staged ion in Mandalay,” said Ko Declaration of Peace and Ces- dha University, said the flapping of the Declaration of Peace and at the Mingala Mandalay Thet Zaw Oo, organizer of the sation of War-DPCW to show of a small butterfly’s wing for Cessation of War.—Kyaw Zeyar Shopping Centre in Mandalay show. their truly love their countries peace today will certainly have Win on 3 March. In the upcoming show, 18 The event will present models including Thandar Bo, unique outfits of famous de- Han Lay and La Yate Pyar will signers such as Myo Min Soe, walk out wearing specific outfits New Shweayar Beach Resort opened Tint Soe Lwin, Sithu Win, Zippy, from local designers. Arkar, Hsu Myat Theingi, Pyae “The outfits in the show will A new Shweayar beach resort the auspicious event and singers about half an hour to reach the Phyo Min, Jone Jone and Paing be from my new designs that was opened by 528 Trading from Myanmar Idol Season (2) beach resort. Paing. I have never created before. Co.Ltd at a beach named Ayar entertained guests. Now that the Ayar beach “Mandalay rarely hosts I am a designer from Manda- beach in Kadone Kanee Village, The beach resort can be resort has been opened, there such kind of fashion show. I’d lay, so you will get the fashion Bogale Township. The beach re- reached by car or boat on the will be many job opportunities like to see international fashion flavour of Mandalay from my sort was opened in late January. route to Gant Gaw Tahtung pa- because this area was affect- standards directly reach people collections,” said designer Myo At an opening ceremony, the goda in Bogale Township in Ay- ed by Cyclone Nargis in 2008. living in Mandalay. Min Soe.—Myanmar Digital township administrator began eyawady Region. The trip takes —Myanmar Digital News That’s why I arranged News 2 February 2018 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar Myanmar Futsal hopes the best at today’s match

Today is a historic day for ally nice games.” Myanmar Futsal, as the team Myanmar head coach U competes for the first time in Htay Myint said being grouped the AFC Futsal Championship with Asia’s top teams was a tournament. source of motivation for his team. Myanmar, second-runner “This is our first time in up in AFC Futsal qualification, the tournament, we are a new will play against the world-class team and we are playing against team of Iran in Group C in Chi- world-class teams,” said U Htay nese Taipei today. Myint. Both teams expressed their “But we have prepared for patriotic pride and excellent over two months, with various mindset at a press conference friendlies overseas, so we are yesterday in Chinese Taipei, ac- ready. cording to the AFC. “I know it will be difficult Iran head coach Mohamm- to reach the knockout phase, mad Nazem Alsharie said futsal Iran head coach Mohammmad Nazem Alsharie (left most) Myanmar Head Coach U Htay Myint (second from but we will shape our best.”, he has developed tremendously in the left most) and other officials seen at yesterday’s pre-match conference in Chinese Taipei. Photo: AFC added. Asia, and all teams who have We have to watch top goal qualified for the AFC Futsal lots of changes,” said Alsharie. changed compared to years ago. lies with Belarus and Azerbaijan, scorer of the previous Qualifica- Championship were worthy and “Every year, we see each They have a good team and even and Alsharie said he was happy tion Pyae Phyo Maung’s skills in strong opponents. and every country getting better some prominent futsal staff who with the preparation they had. today’s match, said a Myanmar “There is no doubt that there and better. are pushing for development.” “We have prepared our- Futsal fan. The group’s second has been great investment into “We respect Myanmar, Prior to the tournament, selves well for this tournament, match will see Iraq playing Chi- futsal in Asia, and we have seen a team who have completely Iran claimed wins in their friend- and we are expecting some re- na PR today.— KyawZin Lin

City’s Mangala moves to Everton on loan Referee course for youths to LONDON — Everton have signed France centre back Eli- be offered aquim Mangala on loan until the end of the season from Man- A referee training course de- chester City subject to clear- signed for youths will be con- ance from the Premier League. ducted at the headquarter of Mangala found himself the Myanmar Football Feder- surplus to requirements at ation (MFF) in Yangon from 22 the league leaders, who broke to 28 February, according to the their club record to sign Ath- federation’s website. letic Bilbao defender Aymeric Those who want to take the Laporte on Tuesday, for a re- course will need to meet some ported 57 million pounds ($81 requirements set up by MFF million) fee. officials. Interested individuals “I am thrilled to have the can be from anywhere in Myan- opportunity to play for Ever- mar, healthy in mind and body, ton and I cannot wait to pull under 30 years of age and not on the royal blue jersey for the required to wear glasses, offi- first time and give my all for Manchester City’s cials said. Those who complete the supporters,” Mangala told Eliaquim Mangala. the course should be willing to Everton’s website. Photo: REUTERS serve their duties in any com- The 26-year-old, who joined mittee of referees in any State City from Porto in 2014 and and Region. spent most of last season on Qualified referees will loan in Valencia, has made nine then be selected from the duty league appearances this season, He is Everton’s third sign- lowing the arrivals of winger striker Cenk Tosun from Besik- serving course finishers for as- including five from the bench. ing of the January window, fol- Theo Walcott from Arsenal and tas.—Reuters signing as Myanmar National League referees, or possibly as FIFA-recognised referees after completion of foreign referee Palace sign striker Sorloth on deadline day courses, said an MFF official. For further information, LONDON — Crystal Palace have Belgium target man Christian Ham United on Tuesday. “It’s a I’ve dreamt about this since I was contact the MFF Referee signed striker Alexander Sorloth Benteke. Sorloth has scored 15 big club with ambition, a good six years old.” The 22-year-old Committee at 09-421143684,09- from Denmark’s Midtjylland on a goals in 26 games this season, club who takes good care of its will don the number nine shirt 450007448, 09-420128064 and 09- four-and-a-half-year contract on while Benteke has managed only players,” Sorloth said. “It feels for Palace, who host Newcastle 8623621 and complete the sub- transfer deadline day, increasing two so far, including the open- amazing, it’s a dream come true United in the league on Sunday. mission process no later than competition for their misfiring er in Palace’s 1-1 draw at West to play in the Premier League. —Reuters 16 February.— KyawZin Lin