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Vol. VII, No. 286, Fullmoon of Pyatho 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 27 January 2021 VP U Myint Swe holds meeting on completion of renovation works of Bagan, Nyaung-U temples

ICE-President U Myint Swe chaired the 5th coor- Vdination meeting yester- day on the completion of renova- tion works at ancient temples, pagodas and religious buildings in the earthquake-stricken Ba- gan and Nyaung-U areas. In his opening speech, the Vice-President explained the works of the steering commit- tee, the formation of two work committees and five sub-com- mittees, as well as consultant and expert teams which are working with the international cooperation committees, reno- vating the sacred sites hit by a major quake on 24 August 2016. He also said that a total of 388 damaged temples and stupas have been renovated in the past four years and that the exten- sive renovation to Thatbinnyu temple will be carried out under the nine-year project with assis- Vice-President U Myint Swe presides over the fifth meeting on the completion of renovation works of Bagan, Nyaung-U Temples, on 26 January tance from the People’s Republic 2021. PHOTO : MNA of China. Some restoration works advised on the proper manage- against future disasters, and to tions concerned for their partic- steering committee, reported on were also conducted at the other ment of funds donated by local strengthen security measures in ipation in the renovation efforts. renovation works conducted in 110 temples and pagodas in the and foreign well-wishers for the the Bagan ancient heritage site. Union Minister for Reli- collaboration with the relevant same period. renovation works at the reli- He also expressed thanks to gious Affairs and Culture Thu- ministries, UNESCO, local and The Vice-President also gious sites to ensure resistance all the individuals and organiza- ra U Aung Ko, secretary of the SEE PAGE-3

Announcement on launching of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Myanmar

YANMAR will kick-start COVID-19 vaccina- by the State Fund in April respectively. townships, the programme will also prioritize people tion programme on 27 January 2021. The vaccination programme will begin for the in townships and areas with a higher rate of infection M The government worked to acquire health workers and volunteers in the front-line of in relation to the availability of doses for the vaccine. the high-quality and reliable COVID-19 vaccines in COVID-19 control measures on 27 January 2021, for The following vaccines will be used for the re- various ways such as proposals to the COVAX facility, the Pyithu Hluttaw representatives on 29 January maining persons in prioritized order. purchase by the State Fund and government-to-gov- 2021 and for the Amyotha Hluttaw representatives ernment friendship programmes. and the Tatmadaw Hluttaw representatives on 30 “We need to protect ourselves in line with the On 22 January 2021, Myanmar received 1.5 mil- January 2021. guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Sports, lion doses of Covishield/AstraZeneca in terms of Then, the nationwide vaccination programme will such as the basic rules of wearing masks, wash- friendly relations between the two neighbouring start on 5 February 2021, and it will reach members ing hands, avoiding crowds and observing social countries. of Union Government, region/state government and distancing.” Moreover, 2 million doses of Covishield/Astra- the public. (Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Zeneca, out of 30 million doses, purchased by the The programme will prioritize the elderly per- Suu Kyi’s speech on updated situations of COVID-19 State Fund will arrive in Myanmar in the first week sons, people with the underlying diseases and those containment measures on 21-1-2021) of February, followed by the arrival of vaccines from who are vulnerable to the diseases living in the town- COVAX facility in March and the purchased vaccines ships under the stay-at-home measures. Among these Ministry of Health and Sports 27 JANUARY 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Cash contribution for COVID-19 Vaccination Fund can be made through MoPFI website

1. The contribution of cash for COVID-19 Vacci- will be available) Lu Gyi Min and My Fone; Wai Yan Electronics nation Fund can be made via the website of (e) Internet/mobile banking App of KBZ, CB, Sale Centre; the shops available Near Me the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry AYA, UAB and MAB (more internet/mobile logo. (http://www.mopfi.gov.mm) in the following ways. banking Apps will be available) (f) Over-the-counter at Supermarkets such as 2. Therefore, cash contribution can be made at (a) MPU Debit/Credit Card of local banks City Mart, Marketplace, Sein Gay Har, Aeon, the above-mentioned platforms electronically, in (b) Visa/Master Credit of local banks Orange; mini-marts and convenience stores addition to the branches of Myanma Economic (c) Visa/Master Debit & Credit Card of foreign such as Denko Mini Market, Fun Fun Mart, Bank and Myanma Agricultural Development banks ABC and Oasis; Mobile Wallet agents such Bank and other local private banks. (d) Mobile Wallets such as CB-pay, KBZ-pay, as M-Pitesan, True Money and MyTelPay; OK$ through QR Code (more mobile wallets Mobile Phone shops such as Any Call, e-City, Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry

Announcement on fund establishment to purchase COVID-19 vaccines

1. The National-Level Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treat- 2. Therefore, organizations and people (local/ foreign countries) who want to ment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on 30-12-2020 formed a Fund contribute cash donation for the purchase of vaccines, can donate any type Management Sub-committee on the Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccines. The of foreign currency to the COVID-19 Vaccination Fund (Foreign Currency sub-committee has opened the COVID-19 Vaccination Fund at the Myanma Account No. EDC 600012) at the Myanma Economic Bank (Nay Pyi Taw), Economic Bank in Nay Pyi Taw as follows: and can donate Myanmar Kyat to the COVID-19 Vaccination Fund (Myanmar (a) Fund for purchase of COVID-19 vaccines (Foreign Currency Account No. Currency Account No. OA 013733). EDC 600012). The bank account will be initially deposited with USD250 3. The potential well-wishers can contact the following phone numbers: million, equivalent to about K338 billion from State-funding. Director-General (067 3410156) (b) Fund for purchase of COVID-19 vaccines (Myanmar Currency Account Treasury Department (067 3410158) No. OA 013733). The bank account is initially deposited K1 billion (K1,000 million) from State-funding. Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry

Locals expect Thanaka marketplace at Mahamuni pagoda

MYANMA Thanaka Asso- pay visits daily during the ni Buddha image. Thanaka is a main ciation will submit a pro- peak season. So, the gov- “There are about 20 symbol of Mandalay and posal to Mandalay region- ernment should create a thanaka sellers at the used in the face-washing al government to create a place for the internation- pagoda’s stairway. The ceremony of Mahamuni Thanaka marketplace at al travellers to know the vendors have been selling Buddha image since years Mandalay’s famed Maha- Thanaka culture and to buy there for 30 years. They ago. The thanaka traders muni pagoda. the Thanaka products,” are also members of our will submit the proposal The members of this said U Kyaw Moe, chair- association. We want the to the regional govern- association have expect- man of the association. government to create a ment for the second time ed to develop a designated The officials will co- place for the traders. But to create a thanaka mar- area where the travellers operate with the thana- there is still no plan to des- ketplace. The members of to Mandalay can study the ka traders to call for the ignate a specific place. We thanaka association will culture of Thanaka and buy government to designate sent a letter to the regional also discuss with the chair Thanaka. a thanaka marketplace government before COV- of the pagoda trustee.— “Mandalay Mahamu- in the pagoda compound ID-19 outbreak. We want Min Htet Aung (Mandalay ni pagoda is famous in where thanaka is mainly Myanma Thanaka is seen applying on the cheeks. PHOTO: them to designate a place Sub-Printing House) upper Myanmar, and the used in a daily face-wash- MIN HTET AUNG (MANDALAY SUB-PRINTING HOUSE) in the pagoda compound,” (Translated by local and foreign travellers ing ceremony at Mahamu- he said. Khine Thazin Han)

Myanma Thanaka is being sold at a marketplace. PHOTO: MIN HTET AUNG (MANDALAY Myanmar women and men are seen grinding the thanaka on Kyauk Pyin(stone slabs). PHOTO: SUB-PRINTING HOUSE) MIN HTET AUNG (MANDALAY SUB-PRINTING HOUSE) 27 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

We will also inform our programmes to the public about the reason for prioritizing the specific groups

In the meantime, the first thing we will do is to begin the vaccination programme next week for the frontline health workers and volunteers. At this stage, we will be able to identify difficulties and make better plans in the vaccination programme. The key government officials, civil services personnel and Hluttaw representatives will be included in the following step. We have targeted to conclude these steps in the next week or 10 days. Depending on available vaccines, we will expand the vaccination programme to control the disease in important places for the resumption of our government machinery. We will also inform our programmes to the public about the reason for prioritizing the specific groups.

(Excerpt from Chairperson of National -Level Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s speech on updated situations of COVID-19 containment measures on 22 January 2021)

VP U Myint Swe holds meeting on completion of renovation works of ...

pleted during the past four years, the formation of a management committee on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bagan, plans to de- velop the Safe City Solution for Bagan, funds and expenditures for the renovation works. Officials from the respective committees also reported on future plans in their respective sectors. The Vice-President gave ad- vice and comments based on the discussions to ensure coordina- tion at the meeting which resulted in nine resolutions, including the resolution to change the name of the committee to ‘Cultural Her- Vice-President chairs the online 5th coordination meeting on the completion of renovation works of Bagan, Nyaung-U temples, yesterday. PHOTO : MNA itage Renovation Steering Com- FROM PAGE-1 works. promotion plans and development the Department of Archaeology mittee on World Heritage Site in foreign experts, and volunteer Chief Minister of Mandalay works for the Bagan area. and National Museum from the Bagan’.—MNA groups, followed by a video pres- Region Government Dr Zaw Permanent Secretary U Tun Ministry of Religious Affairs and entation about the restoration Myint Maung discussed tourism Ohn and Director-General from Culture reported on works com- (Translated by Aung Khin) Myanmar nationals Union Minister for Defence receives brought back home UNHCR Representative from RoK by relief flight

THE 41st relief flight of My- 14-day quarantine at specific anmar Airways Internation- places or designated hotels, al (MAI) organized by the followed by the 7-day home Myanmar Embassy in Seoul quarantine. landed at Yangon Interna- To bring back the Myan- tional Airport bringing back a mar citizens and Myanmar total of 85 Myanmar nationals seamen who are stranded after they were stranded in in foreign countries by re- the Republic of Korea yes- lief flights and chartered terday evening. flights in accordance with Among them, 67 peo- the instructions from Nation- ple were from the RoK, 4 al-Level Central Committee from the USA, 4 from Italy, on Coronavirus Disease 2019 1 from Switzerland, 1 from (COVID-19), the Ministry of Egypt, 4 from Norway, 3 Foreign Affairs cooperated from Germany and 1 from with the relevant ministries Brazil. and Myanmar embassies Union Minister for Defence Lt-Gen Sein Win receives UNHCR Representative Ms Hai Kyung Jun at the former’s office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO : MNA The Ministry of Labour, from respective countries.— Immigration and Population, MNA UNION Minister for Defence in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday after- UN agency for Rakhine State the Ministry of Health and Services Lt-Gen Sein Win re- noon. and other areas of the country. Sports and the Yangon Re- (Translated by Ei Phyu ceived UNHCR Representative At the meeting, they dis- —MNA gion government arranged Phyu Aung) Ms Hai Kyung Jun at his office cussed the relief assistance of (Translated by Aung Khin) 27 JANUARY 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Land administration central committee holds 32nd coordination meeting

THE Central Committee on Ad- nic people’s customary land and ministration of Vacant, Fallow lands for religious affairs, social, and Virgin Lands organized its education, health and transpor- 32nd coordination meeting yes- tation. terday. Then, Secretary U Thet Na- Union Minister for Agricul- ing Oo of the committee briefed ture, Livestock and Irrigation the facts related to the vacant, Dr Aung Thu, in his capacity as fallow and virgin lands manage- the Chairman of the committee ment and the attendees coordi- discussed the necessary assis- nated the discussion. tance for the organizations and The meeting also focused those who related in farmland on the applications for the use of Union Minister Dr Aung Thu participates in the 32nd meeting of the Central Committee on Administration of issue and efforts of government vacant, fallow and virgin lands, Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Lands on 26 January. PHOTO: MNA in permitting the use of proper reviews on the performance of vacant, fallow and virgin lands to the committee, comments of use of vacant, fallow and virgin farmlands, their farmlands are for the use of vacant, fallow and develop the country’s industrial relevant ministries during this lands. recognized as fallow and virgin virgin lands in accordance with sector. government term, special inves- As some of the residents land to date. The Department the procedures.—MNA He also highlighted the tigating team for the inspection of Nay Pyi Taw Council and re- of Land Management and Sta- need to scrutinize not to include on the use of lands and complaint gions/states do not apply land tistics conducts educating pro- (Translated by the currently used land like eth- reports on applications for the use permit for their customary grammes for the public to apply Khine Thazin Han) MoLIP discusses progress in e-ID registration for population

THE Ministry of Labour, Immi- advice for this programme via In his concluding remark, on future plans for developing an laws.—MNA gration and Population held a online to meet the process with the Union Minister gave advice e-ID law that can relate to other (Translated by Aung Khin) meeting on the progress in the international standards. e-ID registration for population The Union Minister also yesterday. emphasized cooperation of rel- Union Minister U Thein Swe evant committees to implement explained the leading of ministry the programme successfully, to in this process since four years follow the working procedures in ago with initial studying, discus- the whole process, and to carry sions with experts, organizing the out the works in a real-time man- presentation of IT companies and ner, while the relevant sub-com- workshop on the e-ID system. mittees are to maintain the mo- The e-ID Work Committee mentum of implementation with has also formed sub-committees responsible and accountable and discussed with relevant de- manners. partments at national and sub-na- Deputy Minister U Myint tional levels about legal reforms Kyaing, Permanent Secretary U for this system. Aye Lwin and officials reported Experts assigned by the In- progress in works and the possi- Union Minister U Thein Swe joins the meeting on the progress in the e-ID registration for population, dia government is giving technical ble challenges. yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Government representatives, stakeholders discuss peace processes

GOVERNMENT representa- discuss matters related to the They discussed the issues from Lt-Gen Khin Zaw Oo, Hluttaw Soe (writer), U Zeya Thu (The tives yesterday held a video- implementation of the agree- 10 am to 4:30 pm yesterday. Representative U Pyone Cho, Voice), U Mya Aye (Federal conference with experts from ments in Part III of the Union During the meeting, Di- members of Advisory Body Democratic Force), U Sithu peace process stakeholders to Accord and peace processes. rector-General of the State from Peace Commission U Hla Aung Myint (writer), Dr Min Counsellor Office U Zaw Htay Maung Shwe and U Moe Zaw Oo Zaw Oo (MIPS), U Aung Na- explained plans to implement and Director-General of Minis- ing Oo (CPR), Dr Min Khin the agreements in Part III of try of State Counsellor Office U Maung Yin (CPR), U Min Zin the Union Accord and ongoing Zaw Htay. (ISP Myanmar), U Aung Thu peace processes. The stakeholders who par- Nyein (ISP Myanmar), U Nay Stakeholders discussed is- ticipated in the virtual meet- Tun Naing (Peace Deck), Dr sues that need to be addressed ing are U Kyaw Win (writer), Su Mon Thazin Aung (ISP My- in Myanmar’s peace process, U Aye Maung Kyaw, Dr Tin anmar), Daw Khin Khin Kyaw and representatives from the Maung Than, Dr Kyaw Yin Gyi (China Deck), Daw Khin Ma government and the Peace Hlaing (CDNH), Retired Pro- Ma Myo (MIGS), U Soe Myint Commission made additional fessor Dr Tun Kyaw Nyein, U (Mizzima), U Kyaw Swa Moe discussions on the peace pro- Hla Win (writer), Dr Yan Myo (Irrawaddy), U Thet Naing Oo cess. Thein (writer), U Ye Myo Hein (DVB), U Sonny Swe (Frontier), The virtual meeting was (Tagaung Institute of Politi- and U Ahr Mahn (7 Day).—MNA Government representatives and stakeholders hold an online meeting participated by Secretary of cal Studies), U Than Soe Na- (Translated by Maung on peace process, on 26 January 2021. PHOTO: MNA Peace Commission Retired ing (writer), U Maung Maung Maung Swe) 27 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Press Release 3/2021 13th Waxing of Pyatho 1382 ME (25 January 2021) Additional statistical bulletin on drug seizures, acting on information

1. In order to prevent and eradicate the dangers of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs, the Office of the President has formed the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department on 26 June 2018 to systematically accept and respond to reports on drug abuses and other related cases from the general public. 2. With orders from the Office of the President, the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department relayed information on reports on drug-related offences up to 23 January 2021 to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action, as displayed below:

Sr Nature of report Detail on seizure and legal action taken 7 Information received of On 17 January 2021, police searched the house of Ma 1 Information received of Ae On 20 January 2021, police searched the shop of Ae Pu Ma Myint Myint Htwe Myint Myint Htwe (a) Myint Myint Htay, 28, daughter Pu and Ma Mi Sun who (a) Maung Pu, 33, son of U Kyee Maung in Michaungtwin who lives in ward (23) in of U Myint Han, who lives in ward (23) in Shwepyitha live in Mawlaik Township, village in Mawlaik Township and arrested him and his Shwepyitha Township, Township and arrested her together with WY stimulant Sagaing Region, selling wife Ma Mi Sun, 35, daughter of U Tun Saung, together Yangon Region, selling tablets. and distributing illegal with stimulant tablets and heroin. and distributing illegal A case has been opened against her with NaMaSa drugs. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa drugs. (Hlawgar) MaYa (Pa) 2/2021 under the Section 16 (c) of (Mawlaik) MaYa (Pa) 2/2021 under the Section 19 (a) the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- 8 Information received of On 18 January 2021, police searched the house of Wine stances Law. Wine Chit who lives in Chit (a) Htet Aung Lin, 27, son of U Than Myint, who 2 Information received of On 21 January 2021, police searched the house of Tun ward (47) Dagon Myothit lives in ward (47) Dagon Myothit (North) Township and Tun Naing who lives in Naing, 48, son of U Hla Maung, who lives in Kyaungkone (North) Township, Yangon arrested him together with WY stimulant tablets. Kyaungkone village in In- village in Indaw Township and arrested him together Region, selling and distrib- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa daw Township, Sagaing with heroin. uting illegal drugs. (North Dagon) MaYa (Pa) 2/2021 under the Section 16 (c) Region, selling and dis- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. tributing illegal drugs. (Indaw) MaYa (Pa) 5/2021 under the Section 16 (c) of 9 Information received of On 21 January 2021, police searched the house of Pyae the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Pyae Phyo Aung (a) Wat Phyo Aung (a) Wat Kalay, 31, son of U Kyi Aye, who lives 3 Information received of On 23 January 2021, police searched the house of Daw Kalay who lives in Botun- in Botunzan ward in Dawbon Township and arrested Daw Win Nyo who lives in Win Nyo, 37, daughter of U Aung Than, who lives in zan ward in Dawbon Town- him together with WY stimulant tablets. Pankaut village in Mingin Pankaut village in Mingin Township, and arrested her ship, Yangon Region, sell- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa Township, Sagaing Re- together with heroin. ing and distributing illegal (Dawbon) MaYa (Pa) 6/2021 under the Section 19 (a) of gion, selling and distrib- A case has been opened against her with NaMaSa drugs. the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. uting illegal drugs. (Maukkataw) MaYa (Pa) 1/2021 under the Section 19 (a) 10 Information received of On 22 January 2021, police searched the house of Phyo of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Phyo Wai Thu who lives Wai Thu, 34, son of U Nan Wai (a) Nan Win, who lives Police also searched the house of her brother Myint Cho, in ward (5) in Kayan Town- in ward (5) in Kayan Township and arrested him, his 41, son of U Aung Than, who lives in the same compound ship, Yangon Region, us- father U Nan Wai (a) Nan Win, 60,son of U Nyunt, Aunty and arrested him together with heroin. A case has been ing, selling and distribut- Daw Mya Than, 67, daughter of U Nyunt and her niece opened against them with NaMaSa (Maukkataw) 2/2021 ing illegal drugs. Daw Tin Nilar Tun, 45, daughter of U Hline Tun together under the Section 16 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psy- with marijuana. chotropic Substances Law. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa 4 Information received of In recent weeks, a total of 27 cases have been identified (Kayan) MaYa (Pa) 1/2021 under the Section 16 (c) and 21 people in Aung Thu Kha and 32 suspects (28 males and 4 females) were charged of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. ward in Kawthoung Town- with the possession of illegal drugs. 11 Information received of Ko On 20 January 2021, police searched the house of Ko Ko ship, Taninthayi Region, On 17 January 2021, according to a series of previous Latt who lives in Uttadar Latt (a) Ko Latt, 48, son of U Khin Maung Gyi (a) Maung using, selling and distrib- arrests, police searched the house of Dway Ko Ko (a) ward in Yaksawk Town- Gyi who lives in Uttadar ward in Yaksawk Township uting illegal drugs. Thargyi, 26, son of U Than Aye, who lives in Aung Thu ship, Southern Shan State, and arrested him together with WY stimulant tablets. Kha ward in Kawthoung Township, and arrested him selling and distributing il- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa together with WY stimulant tablets. legal drugs. (Yaksawk) MaYa (Pa) 3/2021 under the Section 16 (c) of A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Ka- the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. wthoung) MaYa (Pa) 14/2021 under the Section 16 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 3. Out of the information sent to the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department, 5 Information received In recent weeks, a total of 30 cases have been identified so far a total of 1,525 cases have been opened files as of 23 January 2021. A total of people on Abit-Khale and 52 males suspects were charged with the possession of 2,330 people, including 1,936 men and 394 women had been arrested with Takontine village road, of illegal drugs. 11,148.5814 g of heroin, 1,491.62 g of ICE, 48,354.63886 g of opium, 1,418.96 g of Mudon Township, Mon On 21 January 2021, on Abit-Khale Takontine village State, using, selling and road, police arrested Arrlu, 18, son of U Shein and Alin, low-quality opium, 54,993.40 g of speciosa powder, 558,597.32 g of speciosa, 2.5 litres distributing illegal drugs. 22, son of U Sein Win, who live in Phaungsein ward in of liquid speciosa, 710,205 stimulant tablets, 16,123.19 g of marijuana, 0.1 litres of Thanbyuzayat Township, together with WY stimulant opium tincture, 640.28 g of opium blocks, 60 g of poppy seeds, 60.40 g of crushed tablets. stimulant tablet powder, 0.001 g of crushed ecstasy powder, 30 firearms, different A case has been opened against them with NaMaSa kinds of 698 cartridges and one grenade. Efforts for fighting the drug trafficking (Kamarwut) MaYa (Pa) 4/2021 under the Section 19 (a) and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic has been stepped up and the department will report on further exposed cases. Substances Law. 4. To seize further drugs and to arrest drugs dealers, people are urged to inform 6 Information received of On 20 January 2021, police searched the house of Gyar the Ministry of Home Affairs, region and state governments and to inform huge Gyar Aye, who lives in Be Aye (a) San Lwin (a) Maung Aye, 42, son of U Maung cases of drug trafficking and other suspicious cases directly to the Drug Activ- Inn village in Manaung Htee, who lives in Be Inn village in Manaung Township ity Special Complaint Department of the Office of the President via following Township, Rakhine State, and arrested him with WY stimulant tablets and crushed contact numbers: using, selling and distrib- stimulant tablet powder. uting illegal drugs. According to further investigation, police searched the house of San Shay (a) San Shwe, 36, son of U Phae San, Contacts who lives in Natpyin village in the same township but didn’t find anything related to the illegal drugs. Landline No. — 067-590200 A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa Fax Phone No. — 067-590233 (Manaung) MaYa (Pa) 3//2021 under the Section 19 (a) and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Email Address — [email protected]

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MoC holds inter-ministerial meeting on Trade Policy Review preparations

THE Ministry of Commerce yes- public outreach. terday organized an inter-minis- Deputy Minister U Aung terial meeting to prepare for the Htoo said that the upcoming upcoming final report meeting meeting is similar to the third- of Myanmar’s second Trade Pol- round meeting of the Myanmar icy Review. Universal Periodic Review During the meeting, Union (UPR) held on 25 January this Minister Dr Than Myint said year. He called on the officials that Myanmar took one-and-half of the ministry to cooperate years to prepare for the sec- with the Permanent Mission ond round of the Trade Policy of Myanmar in Geneva for the Review. second round of the Trade Policy Along with the process, two Review. reports — the report of the WTO Permanent Secretary U Secretariat and the report of the Min Min discussed matters re- Myanmar government — have lated to the successful holding been prepared, according to the of the second round, including Union Minister. matters on cooperation with the Usually, the final meeting WTO Secretariat and necessary on the process is held in Geneva, preparations. Switzerland, where the WTO is Myanmar’s second round of Union Minister Dr Than Myint chairs the inter-ministerial meeting on Trade Policy Review preparations on 26 located. But it will be held only the Trade Policy Review will be January 2021. PHOTO : MNA in virtual format because of the held on 15 and 17 February this pandemic. year using the WTO’s Interprefy The WTO’s Trade Policy required to conduct a Trade Pol- the planned visit was postponed After the final meeting, the Platform. Review Body (TPRB) Chair- icy Review, with the least devel- because of the global COVID-19 report and the results of the Officials from relevant de- person Iceland Ambassador Mr oped member countries having pandemic. So, like other mem- second Trade Policy Review partments and organizations Harald Aspelund will serve as to do so once every seven years. ber countries, the final report must be shared with govern- based in Nay Pyi Taw will partic- the chair of the final meeting of Myanmar’s first Trade Policy meeting of Myanmar’s second ment departments and relevant ipate together in the upcoming Myanmar’s second Trade Policy Review was conducted in 2014. Trade Policy Review will be held organizations, said the Union meeting from the Kempinski Review. Finnish ambassador Although the Myanmar delega- in the virtual format on 15 and Minister, who also called on rel- Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. Other rel- Ms Kirsti Kauppi will serve as tion was previously scheduled 17 February.—MNA evant officials to cooperate with evant officials will participate in a discussant. to visit the WTO headquarters (Translated by Maung the media to publish articles for the meeting via online. WTO member countries are in Geneva in October last year, Maung Swe) Workshop entitled ‘University Challenges’ held in virtual format

The Ministry of Education, Na- for Higher Education Develop- “University Challenges” yes- Minister U Win Maw Tun, NEPC es in the education sector, the tional Education Policy Commis- ment (NIHED), Advance HE, terday morning. Chairperson Dr Myo Kywe, My- Ministry of Education has been sion (NEPC), Myanmar Rectors’ and British Council jointly held Union Minister for Educa- anmar Rectors’ Committee Dr working with the British Coun- Committee, National Institute an online workshop entitled tion Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Deputy Zaw Wai Soe, British Council’s cil and development partners Country Director Ms Sarah De- since 2016 to implement projects verall, and other relevant offi- such as the Towards Results in cials participated in the online Education and English (TREE) workshop. and Strengthening Teacher Ed- During the workshop, Un- ucation in Myanmar (STEM), ion Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi according to the Union Minister. discussed ‘Core Values of Goals’ To make universities inde- of the Ministry of Education: (1) pendently managed ones, the being good persons who can ef- Ministry is working hard for ca- fectively respond to the challeng- pacity building of universities es of the present period; who can and enhancing infrastructures, help and respect each other (2) said the Union Minister, who collaborative learning; collab- added that the Ministry is mak- oration; having ability to work ing efforts to improve English together as a team (3) working and ICT skills of teachers, staff, responsibly and collectively; do- students, and life-long learners. ing the right thing (4) having the He said that the Ministry is ability to innovate and explore cooperating with stakeholders in better ways to do the best for drafting a university master plan the world. and university charter. He said that the Ministry of A total of 105 people partic- Education is working with devel- ipated in the online workshop, opment partners to implement which will run until 29 January. quality education in accordance —MNA with the National Education Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi joins the online ‘University Challenges’ workshop on 26 January Strategic Plan (2016-2021). (Translated by Maung 2021. PHOTO : MNA To address the challeng- Maung Swe) 27 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe discusses preparations for COVID-19 vaccination plan

not known yet. The internation- rums for vaccinations, plans to al countries also study on the monitor the consequence of vac- COVID-19 vaccine that it has cine, preparations for the public certain efficacy for those who regarding with the vaccine and get injected and disease trans- organizing of healthcare groups. mission from them to another. The Union Minister also Those who receive vaccina- discussed with the National Im- tion must wear masks, and all munization Technical Advisory the people still need to follow the Group – NITAG and Adverse COVID-19 health rules. Events Following Immunization He also stressed the com- Management Committee. munication among the central He emphasized on vaccine level and regions, states, dis- safety, arrangement for vaccina- tricts and townships to gain tion, rumors, duty to wait 30 min- successful vaccination plans, utes after the COVID-19 vaccina- storage system and the duties tion just at the forum, emergency of the heads of regions/states treatment if some suffer from Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe holds talks on COVID vaccination plan with the state/regional medical Public Health and Medical Ser- adverse events after immuniza- departmental heads on 26 January 2021. PHOTO : MNA vices Department and medics to tion, contact numbers for those supervise the vaccination pro- suffer some adverse condition UNION Minister for Health and Union Minister discussed the vention, control and treatment of cesses and to read the instruc- when they arrive home, the re- Sports Dr Myint Htwe discussed prevention measures in regions COVID-19 activities in addition tions for COVID-19 vaccination action of vaccine, immunization COVID-19 vaccination plan with and states as the staff of the min- to COVID-19 vaccination plan. sent by the central committee. anxiety-related reaction and co- the heads of regions/states Pub- istry receive vaccination against The Union Minister said He then discussed the al- incidental event.—MNA lic Health and Medical Services COVID-19 on 27 January and ap- only the efficacy of COVID-19 location of COVID-19 vaccine, Department online yesterday. preciated the efforts of the health vaccines is known and the ef- storage system, management (Translated by Khine Thaz- During the meeting, the workers of the ministry in pre- fectiveness after two doses is for distribution and disposal, fo- in Han)

MoC organizes meeting on public rental housing construction projects

THE Ministry of Construction, 2020 financial year and the invest- cluding remarks. programme. A total of 704 units the three entrepreneur associa- Yangon Region government, ments of the Myanmar Licenced The 10,000- unit Public Rental in Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay tions (MCEF, MLCA and MDA) Mandalay Region government, Contractors Association (MLCA), Housing project is being imple- Pyi Taw, 6,288 units in Dagon have been implementing the pro- Nay Pyi Taw Council and private Myanmar Construction Entrepre- mented in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon Myothit (South) Township, Yan- ject and 25 per cent of the building companies jointly held an online neurs Federation (MCEF) and and Mandalay to provide employ- gon and 3,008 units in Patheingyi and infrastructure work is com- coordination meeting of the steer- Myanmar Developer Association ment opportunities and housing Township, Mandalay will be built pleted at present.—MNA ing committee to construct the (MDA). for low-income people under the according to the project. (Translated by Ei Phyu Phyu 10,000-unit of public rental houses The Union Minister also COVID-19 economic recovery With over 18,000 employees, Aung) yesterday afternoon to discuss the stressed the importance of coordi- progress of the project. nation in a timely manner among Union Minister for Construc- the regional ministers, the Depart- tion U Han Zaw, in his capacity ment of Urban and Housing De- as the Chair of the Public Rental velopment and the three private Housing Steering Committee, said business associations (MLCA, the regional ministers and officials MCEF and MDA) for overseeing from the Ministry of Construction the completion of the construction are making efforts to have ade- work. The Chairmen of MLCA, quate land for the implementation MCEF and MDA discussed the of the project in a short period of progress of the project implemen- time, to complete infrastructures tation works and further activities and to solve business problems in the relevant sectors. such as technical engineering Secretary of the Steering issues. Committee Deputy Minister for The project will be imple- Construction Dr Kyaw Linn co- mented with 130 billion kyats ordinated work requirements and Union Minister U Han Zaw chairs the online coordination meeting on public rental housing construction from the extra fund from 2019- the Union Minister delivered con- projects, on 26 January 2021. PHOTO : MNA

411 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 26 January, total figure rises to 138,368

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 138,368 after 411 new cases were reported on 26 January 2021 according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 138,368 confirmed cases, 3,082 died, 122,781 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 26 January 2021 Daily death toll until 8 pm 26-1-2021 Total Cases 138,368 New Cases 411 13

Total Death Tally 3,082 Discharged from Hospital 122,781

Ministry of Health and Sports 27 JANUARY 2021 27 JANUARY 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ARTICLE 9 Vaccination: victory THE PANDEMIC’S IMPACT ON PEACE AND SECURITY IS A “PRESSING CONCERN Union Day slogans New COVID-19 strains ‘poised to unleash’ more severe infections – Security Council hears against pandemic for 2021 Since September, the devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened, infecting close to 100 million people, costing more than $3 trillion in lost wages and intensifying obstacles for peace and security around the world, the UN political chief told the Security Council on Monday. (74th Anniversary) IX days after the arrival of 1.5 million vaccines donated by the Government of India, the Ministry of Health and Sports ND while the pandemic has us all”. vaccine distribution. Swill launch its vaccination programme today. A“hindered diplomatic action Lethal secondary conse- “The next six months will 1. Equal opportunities and equal responsibilities, The first ones in the line-up for vaccination are the health and complicated our peacemak- quences be crucial. Today’s decisions will living in a peaceful, prosperous and stable Union. professionals, workers and volunteers who fought the pandemic ing efforts”, Rosemary DiCarlo, In assessing the economic determine our course for years to 2. Unity is strength, solidarity is power at the frontlines. Under-Secretary-General for Po- effects of the pandemic, Mr Low- come”, he concluded. That is the heart of the Union. Pyithu Hluttaw representatives will be inoculated against the litical and Peacebuilding Affairs cock highlighted a bleak picture COVID repercussions 3. Many fruits sprouting from one stem, virus on 29 January and Amyotha Hluttaw representatives and Tat- said via videoconference that for the most vulnerable, estimat- Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head this is our brotherhood of the Union. madaw representatives will receive the vaccination on 30 January. it has “amplified the preven- ing that 235 million people will of Peace Operations, told ambas- 4. Our Union built with brotherhood, The nationwide vaccination will launch on 5 February giving tion challenge” and aggravated need humanitarian assistance sadors that already complex po- Never forget Union day. shots to the people including members of the Union-level, regional underlying dynamics of armed and protection, “almost entirely litical situations have continued 5. Drinking the same water, living on the same land, and state governments. conflicts. down to COVID”. to feel the strain of COVID-19 we are Union nationals of the same blood. As the vaccination programme gains momentum, we are seeing Moreover, “new strains of He painted a grim picture of – delaying the peace process in the beginning of our victory against the pandemic that that has the virus are poised to unleash the worst global economic con- South Sudan, limiting contacts infected over 138,000 people and taken over 3,000 lives. more severe waves of infection traction in 90 years; a decade of between the two communities in The Union Government has bought 30 million doses of COV- at a time when health systems lost per capita income growth; Cyprus, exacerbating the political ISHIELD/Astra Zeneca from India, of which about two million will and social safety networks are looming sovereign debt defaults; and economic situation in Leba- arrive in the first week of Feb- already on the brink”, she told the A woman and her daughter walk past the remains of destroyed homes during the March 2019 attack on extreme poverty rising for the non and being used as a pretext ruary. Meanwhile, vaccines meeting on the implementation of Ogossagou village by armed Dogon men in which over 150 civilians were killed. PHOTO: UNICEF/SEYBA first time in 20 years, triggering to establish an unconstitutional Myanmar Daily Weather Report provided under the COVAX the UN Secretary-General’s call KEÏTA a steep upsurge in food insecurity presidential transition in the Cen- (Issued at 7:00 pm Tuesday 26 January, 2021) A monitoring Facility will arrive in March for a global ceasefire. and multiple famines; and disap- tral African Republic. and vaccines bought by the Pressing concern In pointing to the momentum in the South Caucasus. tracted the coronavirus around pearing public services. He noted that backlogs in BAY INFERENCE: Weather is a few cloud over the North system is state budget will arrive in The pandemic’s impact on generated by the global ceasefire ‘Political stress test’ the world, according to World “In more than 20 countries peacekeeper rotations, due in Bay and partly cloudy over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere April. peace and security is a “pressing so nations can focus instead on “One thing is clear: The pan- Health Organization (WHO) fig- in which my office is present, dis- large part to the pandemic, are over the Bay of Bengal. in place to The coming months can concern”, Ms DiCarlo said. fighting COVID-19, Ms DiCarlo demic has served as a political ures. Almost a quarter of them ruption in routine immunization now being loosened and de- report adverse bring logistics, public rela- By upending lives and econo- cited Libya as an example of how stress test as much as a struc- live in countries facing humani- campaigns leaves millions of chil- scribed how UN peacekeeping FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 27 January, tions and communications mies, challenging community re- sustained political engagement, tural and public health one. It tarian or refugee crises, Human- dren vulnerable to killer diseases has adapted to COVID, includ- 2021: Light rain will be isolated in Taninthayi Region. Degree effects, but all challenges for the govern- lations and undermining trust in more unified support from the has laid bare where acute crisis itarian Affairs chief Mark Low- like measles and cholera”. ing during the drawdown in Su- of certainty is (80%). Weather will be partly cloudy in Upper ment and health authorities. the institutions meant to address international community and is seen as an opportunity to gain cock, said in his update. An appeal to the Council dan’s Darfur operation, patrols Sagaing Region and Kachin State and generally fair in the concerns must Another challenge is “in- its fallout, she maintained that commitment by the parties can advantage on the battlefield or “As the tip of the iceberg, While the humanitarian com- in Mali as well as in supporting remaining Regions and States. fodemic” produced by social “the pandemic has exacerbated lead to tangible progress. as a pretext to perpetuate or most cases are still not in the munity has managed to scale up host States. be addressed media with unfounded claims inequality and corruption; bred She also spoke about the op- entrench oppressive practices”, figures”, he stated, noting that assistance, the effort has been Testing collective resolve STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar and false information which misinformation, stigmatization, portunity it has brought about said Ms DiCarlo. many poor countries are amidst a outpaced by the growing scale COVID-19 has also “put a waters. Wave height will be about (5-8) feet off and along fast. Effective can spread all over the coun- and hate speech; and created for Afghan peace negotiations to But she added, “it has also dangerous second wave and new of this crisis, according to Mr spotlight on the importance of Myanmar Coasts. try in hours and days. new flashpoints for tension and “end decades of instability and confirmed that where there is and more infectious variants will Lowcock. women’s leadership during cri- challenges A monitoring system is increased risks of instability”. conflict”, disarmament efforts un- real political will to make and make the situation worse. He appealed to the UN Am- ses”, said the UN peacekeeping OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Generally fair in place to report adverse ef- The situation is especially derway in Mozambique, and hope sustain peace, almost no barrier Acknowledging that while bassadors for $35 billion to sup- chief, reminding that they are on in the whole country. to anti- fects, but all concerns must precarious for women, youth and for peace in eastern Ukraine. is insurmountable, especially if vaccines “show the way out”, port the Global Humanitarian the frontlines, coping with the be addressed fast. Effective marginalized populations, who Notwithstanding these pos- there is support from the global he said that “no one is safe until Overview, which aims to reach fallout and helping to mitigate FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING vaccination challenges to anti-vaccina- are particularly vulnerable to itive developments, some situa- community.” everyone is safe, and the risk that 160 million people; strengthen the political risk associated with AREA FOR 27 January, 2021: Generally fair weather. tion messages must come income loss and escalating gen- tions have witnessed dangerous ‘Tip of the iceberg’ the most fragile countries are at international financial institutes the pandemic. messages must before hardening of attitudes der-based and domestic violence. escalation, such as clashes be- To date, close to 99 million the end of a long, slow moving that provide for their most vul- FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA occur. Global ceasefire call tween Armenia and Azerbaijan people are confirmed to have con- queue for the vaccine imperils nerable; and action for equitable SOURCE: UN NEWS FOR 27 January, 2021: Generally fair weather. come before Vaccinators including volunteers are urged to ed- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING AREA hardening of ucate the recipients about FOR 27 January, 2021: Generally fair weather. how the vaccines work and THE WHO'S VACCINE ADVISORY GROUP attitudes occur. their possible mild effects. About 70 per cent of our population will be vacci- nated against COVID-19 in 2021 and 2022. Moderna Covid-19 jabs can be spaced up to six weeks: WHO We are confident that the experiences of the Ministry of Health and Sports and its health workers and experts in immunization programmes would make the coming national immunization pro- ORLD Health Organization the experts had discussed the the tested intervals of 28 days far only approved the Pfizer-Bi- further safety data. tial vaccination of international gramme against COVID-19 a success. Wexperts on Tuesday cau- Moderna vaccine, which, like the between doses. oNTech vaccine for emergency Amid a global shortage of travellers would counter the prin- We have a long way to go until the majority of our citizens are tiously backed delaying second Pfizer-BioNTech one, uses mRNA But earlier this month, it said use, but it is expected to soon various Covid-19 vaccines, the ciple of equity," SAGE said. vaccinated, but we should all be grateful to see the progress being injections of the Moderna corona- technology and is being rolled out that in "exceptional circumstanc- issue approval for the Moderna experts also advised against pri- "Because of this and the lack made and keep the faith that a return to normalcy is on the horizon. virus vaccine in some situations, in a number of countries. es" it was possible to wait for up to jab as well. oritizing vaccinating international of evidence that vaccination re- But, all must follow the basic rules and regulations — including as they have already done for the Both vaccines require boost- 42 days to administer the second SAGE also recommended travellers. duces the risk of transmission, staying masked and socially distanced until we are out of the woods. Pfizer-BioNTech jabs. ers after three to four weeks, but dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vac- Tuesday that the Moderna vac- The WHO is calling for health SAGE currently does not rec- The WHO's Strategic Adviso- several countries facing limited cine, and on Tuesday, it said the cine, like the Pfizer-BioNTech care workers and the most vulner- ommend Covid-19 vaccination of ry Group of Experts on Immuni- vaccine supplies have said they same for the Moderna jabs. one, only be administered in set- able 20 per cent of people in every travellers," it said. zation (SAGE) also insisted that will delay administering the sec- It warned though that "the tings that can deal with a potential country to receive Covid-19 jabs It added though that of course international travellers should ond injection so that more people evidence for this is not strong", anaphylactic reaction. before broadening immunization people in high-risk groups plan- not be prioritized for any Covid-19 can get the first dose. and stressed that "SAGE does It said it could not recom- programmes to other populations. 09251022355, ning to travel should be included Call Thin Thin May, jabs for the time being. The WHO's vaccine advisory not recommend halving the dose". mend its use during pregnancy "In the current period of very in vaccination programmes. 09974424848 During a meeting last week, group said it was best to respect The UN health agency has so or breastfeeding without seeing limited vaccine supply, preferen- SOURCE: AFP 27 JANUARY 2021 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye participates in online www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com training for COVID volunteers in Yangon CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya [email protected] THE Ministry of Social Welfare, if someone is supposed to have Relief and Resettlement held symptoms of the disease and DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR online training for Community to cooperate in educating pro- Aye Min Soe [email protected] COVID Volunteer (CCV) to in- grammes and vaccination plans. volve in the community-based The Union Minister also SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT COVID-19 prevention and con- said the first training was con- Kyaw Myaing trol activities of Yangon Region ducted on 12 January for 105 yesterday. volunteers of Mandalay while EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin Union Minister Dr Win Myat the second one for 97 volunteers Aye, in his capacity as the Sec- of Yangon Region on 14 January LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS retary of the National Volunteer and today’s training for another EDITORS Leading Body, said the country 130 volunteers of Yangon. Ye Htut Tin [email protected] has been facing the second wave The lists of trainees will be Aung Htein of COVID-19 since August 2020. sent to their respective village/ Tun Tun Naing Although the infection ward administrators and health and death rates in regions and departments when they com- TRANSLATORS states, including Yangon Region plete the training. The move Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun, decline, the virus outbreak is aims to offer effective measures Maung Maung Swe, Khine Thazin Han, still occurring. All should make for the people by connecting Ei Phyu Phyu Aung protections not to occur the third with the volunteers, civil society wave after the second one. organizations and departments REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, The Union Minister also concerned. discussed COVID-19 vaccina- Gathering the Communi- PHOTOGRAPHER tion plans and cooperation work ty COVID Volunteers will be a Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar between the government and supportive measure to develop Kyaw Zeya public to carry out the protective the socio-economic status of the

COMPUTER TEAM activities in the long run. residents. Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, He also stressed the need Then, Vice-President of Kay Khaing Win, to cooperate with the youth Myanmar Medical Association Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye joins the online training for CCV in Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, committee members from re- Professor Dr Mya Thida briefed Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu Yangon yesterday. PHOTO : MNA spective wards/villages, women the training, and other officials EDITORIAL SECTION committee members, Red Cross programmes to produce Com- ties of villages/wards volunteers coordinated the discussion. (+95) (01)8604529, Society and volunteering groups, munity COVID Volunteer (CCV). to raise the public awareness on —MNA (Translated by Khine Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 as well as to conduct training He then discussed the du- COVID-19, to inform the officials Thazin Han)

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 Union Attorney-General receives UNHCR Representative

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By Nyein Nyein per 2018-2019 rubber season’s data, there are over 1.628 million DOMESTIC natural rubber’s acres of rubber plantations in price fell to K750 per pound Myanmar, with Mon State ac- as global price slid into a bear counting for 497,153 acres, fol- market, said U Khaing Myint, lowed by Taninthayi Region with Secretary of Myanmar Rubber 348,344 acres and Kayin State Planters and Producers Asso- with 270,760 acres. About 300,000 ciation (MRPPA). tonnes of rubber is produced an- The natural rubber hit up nually across the country. Sev- to K1,000 per pound at the end enty per cent of rubber made of 2020. At present, the rubber in Myanmar goes to China. It is price drastically dropped to also shipped to Singapore, Indo- K750 per pound. Rubber price nesia, Malaysia, Viet Nam, the stood at US$2,600 per tonne Republic of Korea, India, Japan, in 2020-end in global market, and other countries, according whereas it fetches only $2,100 to the MRPPA. per pound at present. Thailand is buying Myan- “Myanmar’s natural rub- mar’s natural rubber at a rea- ber price is tracking the global sonable price through the black rates. The price slid to around market in Phayathonzu, Kaw- K740-750 per pound at present”, thoung and Myeik towns. As a he said. result of this, the government The pandemic hinders in- needs to control illegal rubber ternational producers. Conse- exports strictly, MRPPA stated. quently, natural rubber prices A worker loading smoked rubber sheets to a truck at a rubber market. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Myanmar yearly exports went into a bear market, he over 200,000 tonnes of natural continued. ations. The lockdown in London the rubber market,” U Khaing duced in Mon and Kayin states rubber to foreign countries, gen- “Rubber price is directly and Europe with the heightened Myint affirmed. and Taninthayi, Bago, and Yan- erating over $200 million. related to the coronavirus situ- COVID-19 measures affected Rubber is primarily pro- gon regions in Myanmar. As (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Myanmar mineral exports down by Manwain border checkpoint suspended for 3 hours as 50 $500 mln as of 15 January Chinese drivers block entrance

THE value of Myanmar’s min- mar’s mining sector has now Under the new regula- By Nyein Nyein Therefore, the Manwain check- eral exports has drastically been opened to local and for- tions, foreign firms can invest point was totally suspended that fallen to US$352.6 million as eign investors, according to in large blocks covering up to MANWAIN land border trade morning. The bilateral trade be- of 15 January in the current the ministry. 500,000 acres (about 202,000 post, the entrance of China-My- tween China and Myanmar has financial year 2020-2021 since Within two years of imple- hectares). In contrast, local anmar cargo trucks, was sus- also stopped for many hours. 1 October, reflecting a tremen- menting the Myanmar Mines firms can invest in all kinds pended for three hours on 26 For that reason, the Muse dous drop of $500.5 million Law, the Mines Department of blocks. Investors can seek January as 50 Chinese truck Rice Depot inducing the traders compared to a year-ago period, has approved more than 140 a permit to mine for miner- drivers blocked the entrance, requested the two countries’ au- the Ministry of Commerce’s out of 3,000 proposed mining als such as gold, copper, lead not allowing the entry into thorities to resolve the Manwain data indicated. blocks. Many more blocks are and tin. The licences cover and exit out of Myanmar truck checkpoint blockade as soon as The mineral exports hit to be granted the permit. prospecting, exploration, and drivers, said U Min Thein, the possible. 853.13 million in the corre- At present, evaluation production. vice-chairman of Muse Rice With the authorities’ coor- sponding period of last FY. teams in Kachin, Kayah, Shan, Myanmar’s mineral ex- Depot. dination in both countries, the The coronavirus impacts and Kayin states and Sagaing, ports have shown a marked in- On 26 January, at around Chinese truck drivers were re- led to the slump in mineral Taninthayi, and Magway re- crease in the previous FY2019- 8:30 am, about 50 Chinese truck moved at 11:30 am (MST) on 26 exports this FY. The height- gions are screening mining 2020, touching $1.87 billion, drivers from China, Kyalgaung January. The trucks are enter- ened COVID-19 measures also applications, based on the an increase of $405.48 million trucks and small vehicles asso- ing to return to both sides, as shut down the events like gem opinions of the respective compared with the year-ago ciation obstructed the Manwain usual, he added. emporium and expo, a trader departments and the state/ period, according to data from checkpoint that did not allow the Further, although Chinese said. regional governments. the Ministry of Commerce. Myanmar truck drivers from cargo trucks are allowed to en- So far, excavation of over The Myanmar Mines Law In the FY2018-2019, miner- Kyalgaung side to re-enter My- ter Myanmar side only with the 1,250 mining blocks has been was enacted on 24 December al exports were pegged at just anmar side. permission letter from the bor- permitted on a manageable, 2015. However, the law came $1.465 billion. So, the Myanmar cargo der trade authorities, the Chi- small, medium, and large into force when the rules were Myanmar’s mineral prod- trucks could not enter China nese cargo trucks are entering scale, according to the Minis- issued on 13 February 2018. ucts constitute 10 per cent of through the Manwain check- Myanmar side without having try of Natural Resources and The ministry undertakes overall exports. About 80 per point. The Myanmar cargo any official letter whatsoever, Environmental Conservation. the screening process of the cent of mineral products are trucks from China could not said U Min Thein. Due to the limited extrac- proposals for medium and shipped to external markets return to the Myanmar side. (Translated by Hay Mar) tion of natural resources, ex- large-scale mining blocks. As through sea trade. At the ports of forest products and per the regulatory changes in same time, 20 of them are minerals had dropped signif- 2018, regional and state gov- sent to neighbouring countries icantly in the previous years. ernments are given the power through border trade chan- Permits for mining blocks to process applications for ar- nels. — Ko Htet Call Thin Thin May, were suspended in 2016. How- tisanal and small-scale mining 09251022355,09974424848 ever, after two years, Myan- blocks. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 27 JANUARY 2021 12 BIZ/AD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

UNPRECEDENTED MOVE ANA to offer up to 2-year sabbatical leave ALL Nippon Airways Co. said Tuesday, as travel labour costs, having fur- pursue goals that neces- will introduce in April a demand plunges amid the loughed many cabin crew sitate long-term planning sabbatical leave that will coronavirus pandemic. members due to the virus such as studying abroad, allow its employees to pur- The airline’s move, spread. Around 15,000 ANA obtaining qualifications and sue personal interests such unprecedented in Japan in pilots, and cabin and ground working temporarily at oth- as studying for up to two terms of length of the leave, staff will be eligible for the er companies, they said. years, company officials comes as ANA tries to curb new sabbatical system to SOURCE: KYODO

ON THE RISE Transferring Distributor for Registered Pesticides Distribution and registration processes of pesticides produced by AgroStar Pte.Ltd., are Hyundai transferring from Asian Crops Global Co.,Ltd to Min Mahaw Co.,Ltd. So, any objection Motor’s Q4 net regarding to this transfer can notify to this address: Co-Secretary,Pesticides Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, Gyogone (West), Insein. for the following Pesticide profit jumps within (14) days from this announcement. SOUTH Korean automaker No. Trade Name Active Ingredients Registration Type Registration Number 1. Ka Yu Cide Niclosamide 70% WP Provisional P2020-5134 Hyundai Motor defied the coronavirus pandemic to Address: Min Mahaw Co., Ltd., No. (49/A), Thirimingalar (2) Street, Kamaryut Town Ship, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph: +959420131708, +951536127 post a surprise 78 per cent surge in fourth-quarter profits Tuesday, as robust domestic sales offset weak Invitation For Open tender No.(1/2021) overseas demand. 1. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Department Net profit in the Oc- of Mines invites to submit the tender quotation sale open tender of (3041.638) tober-December period Metric Tons, average metal content (Ni- 35.94 %, Fe-62.19 %) (17) Lots of jumped to 1.38 trillion won Form of Invitation for Bids (IFB) Ferro Nickel by United States Dollar as follow, ($1.24 billion) from 772 (a) Ferro Nickel (500) MT ( 2 ) Lots, Tagaung Taung, Mine Site billion won a year earlier, Date: 27 January, 2021 (b) Ferro Nickel (200) MT ( 5 ) Lots, Tagaung Taung, Mine Site Loan Agreement No.: MY-P17 Hyundai, which along with (c) Ferro Nickel (100) MT (10) Lots, Tagaung Taung, Mine Site IFB No.: 011/DRD/Water Supply/Lot A2-1 (Construction) its affiliate Kia is among the 2. Base price of Ferro Nickel shall be based on the London Metal Exchange world’s top 10 automakers, 1. The Government of Myanmar has received a loan from Japan Nickel average price in the month prior to the month of tender opening and International Cooperation Agency (JICA) towards the cost of the the iron ore price 300 U.S. dollar per metric ton. The highest proposal amount said in a statement. Regional Development Project for Poverty Reduction Phase II Domestic sales in the (Water Supply Sector). It is intended that part of the proceeds of (Premium amount added to the LME price and deduction of transportation and this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the Contract handling expenses) shall be winning tender. final three months rose for Construction of Water Supply Systems for Bokpyin Town, 3. Tender Closing Date and Time is 23-2-2021, (14:00) PM and Opening Tender five percent, driven by its which is in the Tanintharyi Region. is (15:00) PM. luxury Genesis line, while 2. Bidding will be conducted through procedures in accordance with 4. Tender documents are available from the Mineral Development Division, foreign sales dropped by 6.6 the applicable Guidelines for Procurement under Japanese ODA Department of Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental per cent, the company said. Loans, and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries, Conservation, Office Building No. (19), Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. If you need as defined in the Loan Agreement. “Robust sales of SUV detailed information, please can be inquired at telephone no. (+95) 67- 3409378, 3. The Department of Rural Development in the Ministry of models and Genesis lux- Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation now invites sealed Bids 67- 3409372 within the Office hours. ury models as well as de- from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of the Tender Committee following works in and near Bokpyin Town. Department of Mines clining incentives helped (a) a river intake and 250mm dia. HDPE raw water transmission Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation lift revenue in the fourth pipeline, 2920m long quarter despite an adverse (b) an access road along the raw water transmission pipeline, economic environment,” 2920m long (c) a water treatment works, capacity 1,051m3/d Invitation For Open tender No.(2/2021) it said. (d) a 368m3 reinforced concrete clear water tank Full-year profits came (e) a 250mm dia. HDPE treated water transmission pipeline, 1. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Department to 2.12 trillion won, down m 6153 long of Mines invites to submit the tender quotation sale open tender of (5008.574) (f) a distribution system of uPVC pipes, 14.8 km long in dias. 33.5 per cent from 2019, 50 to 150mm Metric Tons, (21) Lots of Cathode Copper by United States Dollar as follow, demonstrating the finan- (g) 927 no. metered house connections (a) Cathode Copper (108.574) MT (1) Lot, Yangon, Eden Warehouse cial toll the pandemic has 4. The work requires suitable experience in the construction of (b) Cathode Copper (100) MT (5) Lots, Yangon, Eden Warehouse taken on global carmakers. underground water pipelines and reinforced concrete tanks and the (c) Cathode Copper (200) MT (5) Lots, Yangon, Eden Warehouse installation of electrical and mechanical equipment. GM, Toyota and Fiat 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from (d) Cathode Copper (200) MT (7) Lots, Monywa, Mine Site Chrysler all reported dou- and inspect the Bidding Documents at the office of the Department (e) Cathode Copper (500) MT (2) Lots, Monywa, Mine Site ble-digit declines in US of Rural Development, Near Office No. 36, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. (f) Cathode Copper (1000) MT (1) Lot, Monywa, Mine Site sales last year. Facsimile: 067-418655, 067-418633 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] 2. Base price of Cathode Copper (Eden Warehouse, Yangon) shall be based And total US auto 6. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by on the London Metal Exchange Copper price on the date of tender opening. sales for 2020 are projected interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to The highest proposal amount shall be winning tender. to drop 15.3 per cent to 14.4 the address above. 3. Base price of Cathode Copper (Mine Site, Monywa) shall be based on the million, making it the worst 7. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or before 10:00 am on 25 February, 2021 and a pre-bid meeting will take place London Metal Exchange Copper price on the date of tender opening. The year for the industry since on 5 February 2021 at local time 10:00am through online system. highest proposal amount (Premium amount added to the LME price and at least 2012, according to 8. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders' representatives deduction of transportation and handling expenses) shall be winning tender. a December forecast from who choose to attend at 10:00 am and 25 February, 2021 at the 3. Tender Closing Date and Time is 23-2-2021 (14:00) PM and Opening Tender Cox Automotive. office of the Department of Rural Development, Near Office. 36, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. is (15:00) PM. Going into 2021, Hyun- U Thein Lwin 4. Tender documents are available from the Mineral Development Division, dai said it will focus on “fu- Deputy Director General Department of Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental ture business strategies” Department of Rural Development Conservation, Office Building No.(19), Nay Pyi Taw and details can be asked by producing electric and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation hydrogen-powered ve- Post Code: 15011 to (+95) 067 3409378 and 067 3409372 within the Office hours. Facsimile: +95 (67) 3418604 Tender Committee hicles and aim for an up Department of Mines to 15 per cent increase in Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation revenue. with us/ Hot Line : A d v e r t i s e 09974424848 SOURCE: AFP 27 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD/AD 13

TURMOIL IN RULING COALITION Italy PM quits and seeks new government as pandemic rages PRIME Minister Giuseppe Renzi’s small but crucial arbiter of Italian political ID-19 pandemic and has Conte resigned Tuesday in Italia Viva party. crises, to seek a new man- since suffered badly, with the hope of forming a new Ahead of a key vote in date. the economy plunged into government after weeks of parliament this week that Mattarella will then recession and deaths still turmoil in his ruling coali- he looked set to lose, Con- open discussions with rising by around 400 a day. tion, leaving Italy rudder- te’s office announced he party leaders on a way for- Parts of the country less as it battles the deadly would step down Tuesday, ward, likely on Wednesday remain under partial lock- coronavirus pandemic. in what supporters said and Thursday - leaving a down, the vaccination pro- The uneasy coalition was a move to form a new vacuum at the top of the gramme has slowed and that has led Italy since government. eurozone’s third-largest a deadline is looming to September 2019 was fatal- He gathered his cabi- economy at a crucial time. agree plans to spend bil- Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte waves during a ly weakened earlier this net around 9.30 am, ahead Italy was the first lions of euros in European videoconference with members of the European Council month by the withdrawal of a visit to President Ser- European country to face Union recovery funds. on the EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rome, Italy, of former premier Matteo gio Mattarella, the ultimate the full force of the COV- SOURCE: AFP Nov. 19, 2020. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

FARM PROTESTS US Senate confirms Yellen as Protesting farmers battle police after first female Treasury secretary THE US Senate on Monday from 2014 to 2018, and pre- storming Indian capital voted by a wide margin to viously the White House confirm Janet Yellen as Council of Economic Advi- THOUSANDS of Indian raised the emblem of their es, but the protesters laid nationalist government the first woman to lead sors. Her immediate job in farmers battled police movement on flagpole into police with their own since it came to power the Treasury Department, the first weeks of the new across New Delhi Tues- where India’s tricolour weapons -- and hijacked six years ago. giving her a key role in Con- administration will be to day as they took protests normally flies. buses that had been used The government had gress negotiations over a help win Congress approv- against agriculture re- Hundreds also gath- to block their convoys. opposed the rally saying it huge Covid-19 economic al for President Joe Biden’s form into the capital dur- ered outside the Delhi Two months of pro- would be a “national em- relief package. $1.9 trillion rescue package ing a giant Republic Day police headquarters and tests against agricultural barrassment” at a time Yellen is not new to the to secure US economic re- military parade. fought with officers. laws that deregulated pro- when it should be cele- role of trailblazer, as she covery from the Covid-19 Police laid on one of Across the city, secu- duce markets have turned brating Republic Day. also was the first woman to crisis. their biggest security op- rity forces fired tear gas into the biggest challenge lead the Federal Reserve, SOURCE: AFP erations in years in a bid and staged baton charg- faced by Modi’s Hindu SOURCE: AFP to keep protesters away from Prime Minister Nar- endra Modi as he oversaw CLAIMS DAY NOTICE a parade full of pomp. M.V HAN XIN Police manned bar- ricades at intersections Consignees of cargo carried on M.V HAN XIN VOY. NO. (2009) are hereby notified that the vessel will be around the centre of the arriving on 27-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged into city, while soldiers with the premises of MIPL where it will lie at the consignee’s machine guns patrolled risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and metro trains. conditions of the Port of Yangon. But after barging Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now through barricades on the declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo city’s main arteries, con- from the Vessel. voys of farmers on trac- No claims against this vessel will be admitted after tors sped wildly around the Claims Day. city roads, forcing police Phone No: 2301928 and bystanders to leap for Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority safety. Agent For: At the 400-year-old M/S UNI SPRING LOGISTICS HOLDINGS\ Red Fort, protesters Protesting farmers gathered at the Red Fort in the heart of the capital. PHOTO: AFP PTE LTD

CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V NORDMAAS VOY. NO. (102S/104N) M.V NEGAR VOY. NO. (SCY1090) M.V MONICA D V.2355

Consignees of cargo carried on M.V NORDMAAS Consignees of cargo carried on M.V NEGAR VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MONICA D VOY. NO. (102S/104N) are hereby notified that the NO. (SCY1090) are hereby notified that the vessel will be VOY. NO. (2355) are hereby notified that the vessel will vessel will be arriving on 27-1-2021 and cargo will be arriving on 27-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged into be arriving on 27-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged into discharged into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will the premises of MITT where it will lie at the consignee’s the premises of TMIT-2 where it will lie at the consignee’s lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am 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 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 declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301928 Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Agent For: Agent For: Agent For: M/S LAND AND SEA INTERMODAL LOGISTICS M/S CHUN AN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE LTD. SDN BHD LINE CO LTD 27 JANUARY 2021 14 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Vice-President U Henry Van Thio, chairman of the Central Committee of Intellectual Property (CCIP), delivered a speech at the first meeting of the CCIP since its formation under Section 4(a) of the Industrial Design Law, Trademark Law, Patent Law, and Literature and Art Copyright Law. PHOTO: MNA Measures to help implement 2019 Trademark Law

erty bills were submitted to for the implementation first. Rights prepared for rules and mark is inspected. The trade- By Dr Moe Moe Thwe the parliament in 2014 and Myanmar Trademark Law regulations as well as duties mark owner has to announce TRANSLATED BY HTUT trademark law and industrial was signed into law by the necessary for the formation the trademark caution in the HTUT (TWANTAY) design law could be amended president on 30 January in of the Intellectual Property daily newspaper, inviting any following the discussions with 2019 in accord with the Law Rights Agency. objection to the trademark the bill committee at Pyithu No 3 of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. The rules of the by-law, along with the specific time YANMAR has Hluttaw in 2015. The IP bills The responsible ministry for application form, registration frame. If there is no objection, been working were re-submitted to the par- the implementation of the fee and trademark inspection the registered trademark with the World liament in 2016 during which Trademark Law is the Minis- and guidance on applicants of can be officially used for a MIntellectu- discussions were held with try of Commerce. The Central intellectual property right are product or a service. To do al Property Organization the bill committee at Amyotha Committee of Intellectual in preparation. The employ- so can be regarded as a proof (WIPO) since 1997 for ensur- Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw. Property Rights, the Intellec- ees who inspect electronic that means the owner of the ing the implementation of a The suggestions of relevant tual Property Rights Agen- registration through IT sys- registered trademark. If there new system of intellectual ministries, legal experts and cy and the Department of tems, website and trademark is a trademark dispute, it can property right, which is capa- the people were taken into Intellectual Property Rights right applications must be be used as evidence. ble of meeting international consideration when the bills had to be formed under this given educative training. The The Trademark Law 2019 criteria. Myanmar became were drafted. Pyidaungsu Trademark Law. Under the information about intellectual was drafted based on basic the 176th member country of Hluttaw managed to enact Notification No 18/2020 issued property rights must be dis- norms described in the Agree- WIPO in 2001. The Ministry the laws of copyrights, patent by the Union Government on tributed to the public. Internal ment on Trade-Related As- of Science and Technology rights, industrial design rights 6 March in 2020, the Central and external IP organizations pects of Intellectual Property previously formed under the and trademark rights in 2019. Committee of Intellectual must work together under the Rights TRIPS. This law offers Ministry of Education is an In an attempt to imple- Property Rights was formed guidance of the Ministry of a chance to the person who organization that made the ment the already-enacted IP with Chair (Vice-President-2), Commerce. first applies, which means collaborative effort with the laws, one law after another Vice-Chair (Union Minister Myanmar doesn’t cur- the First-to-File system. It is, Office of Union Attorney-Gen- would be applied. In doing so, for Commerce), and Secre- rently have a special system therefore, necessary for the eral to ensure provisions of the difficulties would be able tary (Deputy Minister for for inspecting trademark owner of the trademark to intellectual property rights to be reduced and enough Commerce) and four experts registration. According to register the trademark at the meeting international criteria time could be acquired to fulfil on intellectual property rights the term of ‘first come first earliest. Anyone can apply for are enacted. With regard to the need of human resources and members of relevant min- served’, the system of ‘First to the registration of a trade- the amendment and the en- and carry out the amend- istries totalling 31. The first Use’ is operational in the mar- mark at the Department of actment of copyrights, patent ments, thereby overcoming meeting of the Central Com- ket. The trademark owners Intellectual Property Rights rights, industrial design rights the technical barrier that can mittee of Intellectual Proper- can register their trademarks under the Ministry of Com- and trademark rights, local face in electronic registration ty Rights was held on 3 June in accord with Registration of merce if trademark rights are intellectual property right (E-registration). in 2020 during which future Deed Law at the Settlement wanted, whatever trademark experts and legal compilers tasks could be approved for and Land Records Depart- old or new is registered. met to discuss legal subject Trademark Law ensuring the implementation ment. The applications have matters for several times. Of the four IP laws, the of the IP laws. The Depart- to be submitted according to Trademark registration The intellectual prop- Trademark Law was aimed ment of Intellectual Property the procedures, but no trade- The trademark owners 27 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 15 will have to strive for the IPAS software is a system are called a service mark, for so as per instruction, it will ted will be regarded as the First-to-File system to be able providing members of WIPO, example, KBZ bank. Some be regarded as disqualified filing date. If the registration to quickly apply for trade- and it is operational in ASE- marks are collective ones, for application. of a mark is submitted to mark registration on the first AN member countries such example, UMFCCI. Some are Article 16 and 17 con- the Office of Registration of day when application forms as Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam, certification marks, meaning tained in Chapter 8 of Trade- Deeds, the documents related start to accept. A number of Indonesia, the Philippines and that they show the quality and mark Law states any require- to the registration will be trademarks applied for official Brunei. This system helps to reputation of the goods or the ment to acquire the filing date required for submission. The registration at the Depart- carry out the submission of service of the mark, for exam- and enjoy the rights of the right of priority is stated in ment of Settlement and Land the application of trademark ple, organic product. registered mark. Chapter 10 of the Trademark Records are almost 200,000, registration, inspection, feed- Intellectual property right The applicant for the Law. If the right of priority is more than half of them are back response and release of application can be made in registration of a mark may demanded, it is required to expected to be re-applied for the registration document. person or by a representative. write the registration applica- submit the registration of a registration. The trademarks IPAS software to be used for Trademark can be applied tion in Myanmar or English, mark attached with the strong without registration that are Myanmar’s registration is by filling up the application must translate the Myanmar documents. being used in the market are based on trademark regis- form. Trademark can also be language application into With regard to the right many. Therefore, the trade- tration processes. The use applied being attached with English or vice versa if the of priority of registration of a marks without registration of IPAS software helps the the recommendation letter of Registrar requests so, and mark in accord with the arti- being used in the market submission and inspection the representative. The appli- must write a statement that cle 19 (a) and 20, if the num- should apply for an official of intellectual property right cation can be stated either in the translation under subsec- ber of applicants who submit registration so that they will registration, and it can also Myanmar or in English. The tion (b) is true and correct the registration of similar be able to compete in the keep and release the informa- information must be complete and sign it. The applicant for marks is more than one per- future market. tion in a systematic manner. with fixing the filing date, and the registration of a mark son, only the first applicant Many applications can be the data filled up the applica- shall include the following in who has submitted an appli- received on a date for accept- Application for marks tion form must be true. The the application: (1) an applica- cation that meets stipulations ance of applications. Informa- Mark means any visible date on which the Depart- tion for registration; (2) name to register his mark must be tion technology is required mark, which includes names, ment has received a complete and address of the person or prioritized. If more applicants in order to accept a large letters, numbers, illustrated application is deemed as the legally formed organization request the registration of number of applications within parts, or combinations of date of submission of the ap- applying for registration; (3) identical or similar marks on a single day. IT systems colours, or one such mark plication for registration. The name, citizenship scrutiny the same date, or if the right such as Industrial Property combined with another, in Department of Intellectual card number, and address of of priority dates is the same, Automation Software (IPAS) order to distinguish a particu- Property will send the inform the agent or representative this matter will be negotiated and WIPO File will be used. lar good or service from other letter to the IPR applicants if if the applicant entrusts an among the applicants. Only The WIPO will provide IPAS goods or services. It includes incomplete application forms agent or representative with the approved applicant will software and technical assis- trademark, service mark, are found. In connection with this matter; (4) a clear and get the right of registering a tance. In addition to the as- collective mark and certifi- the incomplete application complete description of the mark. If the applicants do not sistance by the government, cation mark. The mark that forms, the applicants have mark. reach the agreement, they server, computer and related can be seen on the product is to make amendments to the It is very important to be must follow the decision of the parts are being installed with the trademark, for example, application within 30 days a complete application form registrar using the prescribed the help of the USAID and the Fame. Some marks can be from the date on which the in- because the date on which the method. JICA. seen in the services, and they form letter is received. If not application form is submit- (TO BE CONTINUED)

Union Minister Dr Than Myint participates in the “soft opening” ceremony for application of trademark registration online on 1 October 2020. PHOTO: MNA 27 JANUARY 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Italy govt legislates to avoid Olympic Games ban

ROME — Italy’s government on Tues- The emergency decree was ap- day pushed through a decree guaran- proved shortly before the resignation teeing the independence of the national of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Olympic Committee (CONI) to offset Global governing body the IOC, the threat of a ban from the Olympic which warned Rome in the summer of Games. 2019 of the risks of government interfer- The International Olympic Com- ence in the management of CONI, puts mittee’s (IOC) Executive Committee great emphasis on the independence meets in Lausanne on Wednesday with of national Olympic committees, a key Italy facing sanctions for not respecting element of its Olympic Charter. national sporting body CONI’s inde- The origin of the dispute dates back pendence. to the end of 2018 when the agency man- “The Council of Ministers has ap- aging the employees and resources, in proved the decree which guarantees particular financial, of CONI was put the autonomy of CONI,” sports minister under the direct control of the national Vincenzo Spadafora announced. government. “Now the last word is up to the Par- It had previously been managed liament to make it law.” directly by the IOC.—AFP Italy risk suspension from the Olympic movement. PHOTO: POOL/AFP Nadal takes veiled Tokyo seeks 10,000 medical staff for swipe at Djokovic over Olympics despite virus surge

TOKYO — Japan’s government that each of them work about quarantine complaints said Tuesday it still planned five days during the Games pe- to recruit 10,000 medical per- riod,” she said. MELBOURNE — Rafael low star Nick Kyrgios called sonnel for the virus-delayed Games organizers are still Nadal has taken an apparent Djokovic a “tool”. Olympics, despite the heavy discussing the exact medical swipe at Novak Djokovic over Djokovic later issued an strain on the healthcare sys- provisions needed and how to his requests for quarantined open letter to say his “good tem caused by a third wave of “deal with Covid-19 infections” players preparing for the intentions for my fellow com- infections. at the delayed event, she told Australian Open, saying not petitors in Melbourne have Opposition politicians parliament. everyone felt the need to “ad- been misconstrued”. grilled the government over the Just six months before the vertise” how they were trying “We all try to help each plans in parliament, as medical huge international event is due to help. other,” Spanish great Nad- associations raised the alarm to begin, Tokyo and other areas The Serbian world num- al told ESPN Tuesday from about dwindling capacity. are under a state of emergency ber one issued a list of sug- Adelaide, where he and Japan’s government and to tackle a record spike in Cov- gestions to Tennis Austral- Djokovic are quarantining Olympic officials have insisted Japan’s Olympics minister Seiko id-19 cases. ia last week on behalf of 72 ahead of the year’s opening the Games will open as sched- Hashimoto. PHOTO: KYODO Japan has been hit less players unable to leave their Grand Slam in Melbourne on uled this July, despite rising hard than many other coun- Melbourne hotel rooms after February 8. infections at home and abroad, a plan to secure thousands of tries, with about 5,000 virus Covid-19 cases were detected While most players are and sinking domestic support. medical staff for the Games. deaths overall, but doctors have on their planes to Australia. undergoing a mandatory 14 And in parliament on Tues- “We are trying to secure warned medical facilities are They reportedly included days of quarantine in Mel- day, Olympic Minister Seiko necessary medical staff of at risk of collapse — especially moving players into private bourne, Nadal, Djokovic and Hashimoto said the govern- around 10,000, on the premise if the Olympics triggers fresh homes with tennis courts and other superstars of the game ment was still committed to of asking doctors and nurses outbreaks.—AFP getting them better meals. including Serena Williams But his requests fell on and Naomi Osaka jetted into deaf ears, while Australian Adelaide, where they are due media portrayed players as to play an exhibition on Fri- Bale gets a boost petulant and selfish and fel- day.—AFP with rare praise from Mourinho LONDON — Gareth Bale’s long loan from Real Madrid. Gareth Bale received a welcome goalscoring performance was He has been hampered by boost in having his goal scoring performance in the FA Cup labelled as “good” by Tottenham fitness issues, and mostly been win over Wycombe praised by Hotspur manager Jose Mour- confined to Europa League Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose inho after the Premier League games, playing just 45 minutes Mourinho. PHOTO: AFP club came from behind to beat of Premier League football since Championship side Wycombe 3-1 early November. level. However, Mourinho said in their FA Cup fourth round tie. Mourinho, though played his overall performance -- which Mourinho’s assessment will him for the full 90 minutes of set them up with a tough fifth boost the spirits of the 31-year- the Wycombe game, and Bale round trip to Everton -- had been old Wales star, who has had an showed his rustiness in front of pleasing. Rafael Nadal and Noval Djokovic have been quarantining in underwhelming second spell at goal by spurning several chanc- “It was good,” said Mourin- Adelaide. PHOTO: AFP Spurs since coming on a season es after he had drawn the sides ho.—AFP