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Vol. V, No. 283, 4th Waning of Pyatho 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 24 January 2019 State Counsellor attends Myanmar- Japan Concert 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw

THE Myanmar National Sym- Myanmar and staff of the Jap- phony Orchestra of the Myan- anese embassy, invited guests, ma Radio and Television of the departmental employees and Ministry of Information and a their families, and music en- band of Japanese musicians thusiasts. jointly conducted a concert at At the concert, Japanese the Myanmar International Ambassador Mr. Ichiro Maruy- Convention Centre-II in Nay ama, presented documents Pyi Taw yesterday and State related to 19 musical instru- Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu ments donated by the Japa- Kyi encouraged the musicians nese government to U Myint by her presence. Htwe, Director-General of the Those present at the MRTV. concert were Speaker of After opening the con- Amyotha Hluttaw Mahn Win cert by playing the national Khaing Than and wife Daw anthems of Myanmar and Ja- Nant Kyin Kyi, Union minis- pan, conductor Mr. Yunosuke ters, Chairman of the Nay Pyi Yamamoto and the National Taw Council and their wives, Symphony Orchestra enter- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi enjoys the entertainment of the Myanmar National Symphony Ambassador of the Japan to tained the audience with music. Orchestra with Japan Concert 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

Afterwards, Mr. Sato, Chairman of the Japan Foun- dation (Yangon) introduced the Japanese traditional musical instruments before musicians from the Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra, Japa- nese musicians and artistes from the Gitameik played the traditional music of Myanmar and Japan. After the entertainment, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi presented a bou- quet of flowers to Mr. Yunosu- ke Yamamoto. Next, Speaker of Amyo- tha Hluttaw Mahn Win Khaing Than presented a bouquet of flowers to Pianist Ms Kyoko Koyama. Myanmar and Japanese musicians perform in the Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra with Japan concert 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA SEE PAGE-3

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PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT NATIONAL NATIONAL Third-day meeting of 2nd Amyotha UN Secretary-General’s Cruise ship 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw’s Hluttaw holds Special Envoy visits MS Amadea 11th regular session third-day meeting IDP camps in Rakhine docks in convenes of its 11th session State Thilawa PAGE-2 PAGE-2 PAGE-3 PAGE-12 24 JANUARY 2019 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyithu Hluttaw Third-day meeting of 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw’s 11th session convenes By Aye Aye Thant (MNA) were being made to facilitate the the bill, and the Pyithu Hluttaw workflow of the exporters and Speaker announced that inter- The third-day meeting of the 2nd importers while making arrange- ested Hluttaw representatives Pyithu Hluttaw’s 11th regular ses- ments to collect the reasonable should register their names to sion was convened yesterday at prices for them. submit further amendments. the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw. Q & A Reducing rabies infection Nay Pyi Taw Council mem- Dr. Than Aung Soe of Min- Q&A session ber U Nyi Tun, Deputy Minister hla constituency tabled a mo- During the Hluttaw session, for Agriculture, Livestock and tion on setting up a scheme, in asterisk-marked questions were Irrigation U Hla Kyaw, Deputy cooperation with departments, asked and answered, a report was Minister for Transport and Com- local and international NGOs, to read out and a motion was tabled. munications U Kyaw Myo replied reduce rabies infection that can the queries raided by U Thant Zin be transmitted to humans and Giving land compensation Tun of Dekkhinathiri constituen- animals. Dr. U Min Thein of Ye-U for the land owners cy, U Thein Tun of Kyaunggon constituency supported the mo- U Aung Sein of Dawei con- Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat. PHOTO: MNA constituency, Dr. U Aye Kyu of tion. Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker an- stituency asked the Union Gov- Labutta constituency and U Wun nounced that the Hluttaw was in ernment if there was a plan to port and Communications would exports Hla of Nanyone constituency. agreement to accept the motion give land compensation for the coordinate with the Thaninthayi U Aung Kyaw Kyaw Oo of to make discussions. Then Pyithu land owners losing their plots of Region government to deal with Hline constituency asked the Un- Approved Major Bridge Hluttaw Speaker announced that land in the Dawei-Myeik railroad the issues of land compensation, ion Government that if there was Bill interested Hluttaw representa- track constructions, or to return in accordance with the proce- a plan to reduce the port charges Then Pyithu Hluttaw Speak- tives should register their names the unused land that would not dures. Efforts would be made to at the Yangon port, as an effort to er U T Khun Myat notified that to discuss the motion. be used as a railroad tracks to transfer of unused land situated boost exports. Deputy Minister the Hluttaw had received the The fourth-day meeting of the farmland owners. in the Thayatchaung-Thamoat for Transport and Communica- approved Major Bridge bill sent the eleventh regular session of Regarding this query, Dep- Section to the original owners. tions U Kyaw Myo said that al- by the Amyotha Hluttaw with the Second Pyithu Hluttaw will uty Minister for Transport and though Myanma Port Authority amendments. Regarding this be held on 25 January. Communications U Kyaw Myo Reducing the port charg- is duty bound to earn massive bill, Bill committee member U (Translated by replied that the Ministry of Trans- es as an effort to boost money for the country, efforts Zaw Win read out the report of Win Ko Ko Aung)

Amyotha Hluttaw 2nd Amyotha Hluttaw holds third-day meeting of its 11th session MPs agree to discuss insolvency bill, enforcing section of the Oaths Act

By Aung Ye Thwin, uency 10, and U Pyu Lwin from Region constituency 1 tabled a Lu Maw (MNA) Magway Region constituency 12. motion calling for judges, plain- THE third-day meeting of the Insolvency Bill put up for tiffs and witnesses of a lawsuit 11th session of the 2nd Amyotha discussion to swear an oath in the court of Hluttaw was held yesterday in Justice U Mya Han of the law so as to ensure a fair and Nay Pyi Taw. The assembly held Supreme Court of the Union in- just trial. U Soe Moe explained a Q&A session on starred ques- troduced the Insolvency Bill to that the present situation in the tions, submitted the Myanmar the assembly. country requires judges to ad- Insolvency Bill to the Hluttaw, U Sai Tun Aung, member of minister swearing an oath in the and deliberated on accepting a the Amyotha Hluttaw Bill Com- courtroom to ensure a lawsuit is motion. mittee, explained that his com- handled with adherence to exist- Q&A: Revenue office mittee has discussed the bill in ing laws and to gain public trust. in Thantlang Tsp, MEB detail with experts and officials He said plaintiffs and witnesses at branch upgrade in Hopan from relevant ministries, the Un- present are not seen to be taking Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than. PHOTO: MNA Tsp ion Supreme Court, Central Bank the oath with consistency. U Soe U Bwe Khein from Chin rented office space and staffed and 9 cash withdrawals on a daily of Myanmar, Myanmar Institute Moe said, to ensure proper exer- State constituency 3 raised with civil servants from the Chin basis, and has 742 savings ac- of Certified Public Accountants, cise of the rule of law, the witness, a question asking whether State Internal Revenue Depart- counts. He said the MEB branch Union of Myanmar Federation interpreter, or juror shall make there are plans to reopen the ment, said the deputy minister. in Kunlong Tsp, about 13 miles of Chambers of Commerce and and oath, unless they are a Hindu much-needed township Internal U Sai San Aung from Shan from Hopan Tsp, has excellent Industry, Office of the Union At- or Muhammadan, or has an objec- Revenue Development office in State constituency 12 raised a roads and the workforce of the torney General, and the Legal tion to making an oath, as enacted Thantlang Township, Chin State. question on whether the branch Hopan Tsp branch is able to han- Affairs and Special Cases Assess- in Section 6 of The Oaths Act. The Deputy Minister for Planning and office of Myanmar Economic dle the workload, hence there are ment Commission. Thus, he is motion was seconded by U Kyaw Finance, U Maung Maung Win, Bank (MEB) opened in Hopan no plans to upgrade the Hopan submitting the bill for the Amyo- Tote of Mandalay Region constitu- replied to the question. He said Township, in Hopan District, branch. He said they will contin- tha Hluttaw to give its approval, ency 7. The Speaker gathered the the revenue office for Thantlang Wa Self-administered Division, ue monitoring the situation for a said U Sai Tun Aung. resolution of the Hluttaw, gained Tsp is currently not included in Shan State, will be upgraded into possible upgrade in the future if Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker agreement to accept and discuss the organization chart of the In- a township economic bank. Depu- the workload were to increase. Mahn Win Khaing Than then the motion, and then called for ternal Revenue Department but ty Minister U Maung Maung Win Similarly, Dr. Mya Lay Sein, called for MPs interested in dis- MPs interested in discussing the will be included as a C-level town- replied that there are no plans Deputy Minister for Health and cussing the bill to enroll their motion to enroll their names. The ship office when the organization to upgrade the MEB branch in Sports, replied to questions names. fourth-day meeting of the elev- chart is revised. For the moment, Hopan Tsp as of yet. He said the raised by Dr. Zaw Lin Tun from Agreement to discuss ap- enth session of the 2nd Amyotha Thantlang Tsp’s revenue office Hopan branch currently handles Mon State constituency 9, U Lal plying The Oaths Act Hluttaw will convene tomorrow. will be temporarily placed in a around 23 monetary transactions Min Htan from Chin State constit- U Soe Moe of Ayeyawady — (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) 24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 State Counsellor attends Myanmar-Japan Concert 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and officials pose for a documentary photo with the Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra and Japanese musicians. PHOTO: MNA

FROM PAGE-1 Ambassador presented bou- phony Orchestra of Myanmar Amyotha Hluttaw, Union minis- This concert was a collabo- quets of flowers to the Japanese and State Traditional Orchestra. ters, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw rative effort between MRTV, the Following this, Union minis- traditional music troupe, the Later, State Counsellor Council, deputy ministers, the Japanese Embassy in Myanmar, ters, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Symphony Orchestra of Japan, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi posed Japanese Ambassador, mem- and The Japan Foundation.— Council, Deputy Minister for Gitameik choir troupe, Insein for documentary photos to- bers of the Nay Pyi Taw Council MNA Information and the Japanese choir troupe, the National Sym- gether with the Speaker of the and musicians. (Translated by AMS)

UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy Union Attorney-General visits IDP camps in Rakhine State receives MyJustice delegation

A DELEGATION led by United current ground conditions on conditions in food, clothing and Nations Secretary General’s food, clothing, shelter, occupa- shelter and other difficulties. Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms. tion, education, and health. They The Special Envoy and del- Christine Schraner Burgener, also met separately with the egation then visited Hindu Maha visited the IDP camps in Pauk- women and interviewed them Shiva Temple in Kyaung Tet Lan taw Township, Rakhine State about women’s rights and health Ward, Sittway Town where Hin- yesterday. care. Afterwards, the UN Special du people reported on their will The delegation was accom- Envoy and delegation explained to return to their places of origin panied by Rakhine State Electric about the processes of National and the needs for more job op- Power, Industry and Transporta- Verification Card-NVC issued by portunities. tion Minister U Aung Kyaw Zan the government to the people. The delegation recorded and officials. In the afternoon, the delega- the reports, and replied to the The UN Special Envoy and tion visited Min Gan IDP camp people that they will take the delegation first visited Kyain in Sittway Town, where the peo- best approach in cooperation Union Attorney-General U Tun Tun Oo meets with MyJustice delegation Ni Pyin and Anauk Ye villages ple reported on their needs after with the government. —Mg Sein in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA where Islamic people are living, the delegation requested them Lwin (Myanma Alinn) and interviewed them about the to openly discuss their current (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) UNION Attorney-General U Attorney-General. Tun Tun Oo received a MyJus- Ms. Caitlin Reiger said tice delegation led by team lead- MyJustice would extend its er Ms.Caitlin Reiger at his office five-year program, pledging its in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. assistance in spreading knowl- At the meeting, the Union edge on legal affairs, legal aid, Attorney-General said the co- getting access to justice, and operation between the Office in laying down policies related of the Attorney-General and with justice. MyJustice in making efforts for The two sides also ex- helping the people gain justice changed views on cooperation and knowledge on legal affairs between them. has brought fruitful results. Also present at the meeting “The Justice for the people” were Permanent Secretary Daw strategy plan would be imple- Nu Nu Yin, Director-General Dr. mented by the Rule of Law De- Thidar Oo and Deputy Direc- partment and the Coordinating tor-General Dr. Su Su Hlaing. UNSG’s Special Envoy Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener meets with local people at the IDP camp in Pauktaw, Body for Justice Sector Affairs —MNA Rakhine State yesterday. PHOTO: MIN HTET from 2019 to 2023, said the Union (Translated by AMS) 24 JANUARY 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister for International Cooperation U Kyaw Tin attends 22nd ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels Union Minister U Kyaw Tin meets with EU Trade Commissioner, discusses matters related to GSP Scheme

THE Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Interna- tional Cooperation U Kyaw Tin arrived back this afternoon after attending the 22nd ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting which was held in Brussels, Belgium on 21 January 2019. The Meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Min- ister for Foreign Affairs of the Re- public of Singapore as a Country Coordinator of the ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations and Mrs. Fed- ericaMogherini, High Represent- ative of the Union for Foreign Af- Union Minister U Kyaw Tin poses for documentary photo together with delegates of the ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting. PHOTO: MNA fairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission. The UNHCR and UNDP and ongoing The Union Minister also On the sidelines of the 22nd on the review process on EU’s Meeting was attended by the For- work of the Independent Commis- informedof the progress of the ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, GSP/EBA Scheme for Myanmar. eign Ministers of ASEAN and the sion of Enquiry (ICOE) to address work of the ICOE which has been the Union Minister had sepa- At the meeting, the Union Minis- European Union. the issue of accountability. conducting evidence-based inves- rate bilateral meetings with Mr. ter pointed out the affects of the During the Meeting, the Regarding the cooperation tigation independently andhas Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime EU’s withdrawal of the Scheme Ministers reviewed the ASE- with ASEAN, the Union Minis- publicly invited submissions to Minister and Minister of Foreign including negativesocio-econom- AN-EU Dialogue Relations and ter informed that the TOR of the provide evidence of alleged hu- Affairs and European Affairs of ic impacts on vulnerable people exchanged views on matters re- AHA Needs Assessment Team man rights violations. The ICOE the Kingdom of Belgium, Mr. especially employees of garment lated to cooperation on regional was adopted during the visit of has also proposed to visit Cox’s TomašPetříček, Minister of For- industry and their dependents. and international issues, recent the ASEAN Secretary-General to Bazar for evidence collection. eign Affairs of the Czech Republic, He also briefed on the progress developments in ASEAN and the Myanmar andthe AHA Needs As- He also informed of the contin- Mr. Heiko Maas, Federal Minister made by Myanmar in promoting EU, and elevation of the ASE- sessment Team will conductthe ued provision of humanitarian for Foreign Affairs of the Federal human rights, and protecting AN-EU Dialogue Relations to a preliminary needs assessment as assistance by the Government Republic of Germany, Mr. Peter labour and child rights and ar- Strategic Partnership. well as the comprehensive needs as well as by the ICRC and WFP Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Af- rangements made for the visit At the Lunch Retreat Ses- assessment once the repatriation despite temporary restriction on fairs and Trade of Hungary and of the EU trade delegation to sion, the Union Minister updated commences to identify possible the works of the UN and INGOs Mr. Stef Blok, Minister of Foreign Myanmar for third round of ne- the Meeting on the recent devel- areas of cooperation to facilitate in some areas of Rakhine State Affairs of the Kingdom of the gotiation in February. He also opments in Rakhine State in an the repatriation process. He also due to security concern. Netherlands where they cordial- apprised the Commissioner on- informal setting. In his briefing, added thatthe AHA Centre will At the Plenary Session, the ly exchanged views on matters Myanmar’s efforts to address the the Union Minister informed also provide Capacity Building Union Minister led discussion of mutual interest, strengthening issue of Rakhine State including the Meeting of the cooperation Programme related to disaster on the Agenda of the Initiative of the existing bilateral relations its repeated calls to Bangladesh between Myanmar and ASEAN management. for ASEAN Integration (IAI) and and cooperation as well as recent for the earliest commencent in facilitating the repatriation Furthermore, the Union Min- strengthening of cooperation with developments surrounding Ra- of the repatriation process in process, preparations made by ister updated the Meeting that- the European Union in the imple- khine State. accordance with the bilateral Myanmar for return of the verified the Myanmar side has recently mentation of the IAI Work Plan III. The Union Minister also met agreements. He also explained displaced persons in accordance provided additional list of 603 The IAI was launched in 2000 aim- with Ms. Cecilia Malmstrom, EU aboutthe existing arrangements with the bilateral agreements be- verified displaced persons to the ing at narrowing the development Commissioner for Trade and ex- toprovide humanitarian assis- tween Myanmar and Bangladesh, Bangladesh side and urged for the gap within ASEAN to facilitate the changed views on promotion of tance to theIDPs despite recent progress of the implementation of earliest resumption of the work ASEAN Community building and trade and investment between incidents in Rakhine State. — the MoU between Myanmar, the for repatriation process. the integration process. Myanmar and the EU as well as MNA

Union Minister U Min Thu receives Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar

U MIN THU, Union Minister ing were Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Union Gov- of the Ministry of the Office of ernment, received a delegation the Union Government, U Zaw led by Ambassador of Japan to Than Thin, Director-General Myanmar, Mr. Ichiro Maruy- of the Protocol Department of ama, at his office in Nay Pyi the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taw yesterday. U Thant Sin, and Acting Di- During the meeting, they rector-General of the General cordially discussed matters re- Administration Department U lated to the reform processes Myint Than. — MNA of the ministry’s administra- tion. (Translated by Union Minister for the Office of the Union Government, U Min Thu, meets with Japanese Ambassador to Also present at the meet- Kyaw Zin Tun) Myanmar Mr. Ichiro Maruyama in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye receives UNFPA Representative for Myanmar

UNION Minister for Social Wel- mentation works conducted at fare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. union and state/region levels af- Win Myat Aye received UNFPA ter drawing up and confirmation Representative for Myanmar Mr. of youth policy, status of drawing Ramanathan Balakrishnan and up violence against women law, party at the ministry in Nay Pyi activities conducted during 16- Taw on 22 January. day campaign to combat violence During the meeting, matters against women, status of amend- relating to social protection works ing children’s rights law and ef- conducted by the ministry under fective mental, moral and social Life-Cycle approach, UNFPA’s support for victims of sexual vi- cooperation and participation olence were discussed.—MNA Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye holds talks with UNFPA Representative for Myanmar Mr. Ramanathan in disaster management, imple- (Translated by Zaw Min) Balakrishnan in Nay Pyi Taw on 22 January. PHOTO: MNA Experts finalize strategy UEHRD holds first coordination for combating money laundering, financing of meeting for 2019 terrorism

THE Committee on Draft- departments and organizations ing the National Strategy for across the country will be add- Combating Money Laundering ed into the national strategy and the Financing of Terror- and will require actual imple- ism held meeting No. 1/2019 mentation to follow. He urged at the Myanmar Police Force the attendees to actively par- Headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw ticipate in the discussions for yesterday. the draft strategy as it will be Chief Coordinator Dr. Aung Tun Thet delivers the speech at the UEHRD’s first Attending the meeting approved in the meeting. coordination meeting for 2019 in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: ZAW GYI were committee chairman and Next, committee secre- THE Union Enterprise for Hu- nesses to support development forces to be incorporated into the Deputy Minister for Home Af- tary Police Brig-Gen Kyaw manitarian Assistance, Reset- of Rakhine’s economy. He hoped UEHRD annual report. fairs, Maj-Gen Aung Thu, com- Win Thein, also head of the tlement and Development in that growing the economy would Discussion at the meeting mittee members including the Anti-Financial Crime Division, Rakhine (UEHRD) held its first lead to solutions to the remaining also touched upon promoting eco- deputy minister for planning explained the completed imple- coordination meeting with Task social issues in Rakhine. He said nomic development and tackling and finance, the deputy attor- mentation of the previous meet- Forces for 2019 at the Union of there was also a need to focus on social issues in Rakhine State, the ney-general, a deputy gover- ing’s decisions, the completed Myanmar Federation of Cham- helping the local people currently consequences of the 4 January nor from the Central Bank of status of drafting the national bers of Commerce and Industry living in Rakhine as the return attacks, accepting returnees and Myanmar, a member of the strategy, and future processes (UMFCCI) building on Min Ye of the displaced persons were providing assistance to people Anti-Corruption Commission, to be approved by the commit- Kyaw Swa Road in Yangon yes- being awaited. Next, U Toe Oung, currently living in the areas that and invited guests. tee. Attendees then provided terday morning. Advisor to the UEHRD Chairper- had experienced conflicts in earli- In his address, Maj-Gen suggestions for the draft strat- UEHRD’s Chief Coordinator son discussed about auditing and er years, the field operations task Aung Thu said the aim and ob- egy. Dr. Aung Tun Thet delivered the financial procedures and finaliza- forces, their future activities, and jectives of the strategy should The national strategy opening speech. He expressed tion of the UEHRD annual report financial matters. be practical and attainable so (draft) will be submitted to the his wish for Rakhine State’s econ- after which U Kyaw Myaing, In- Attending the meeting were that we can reduce the risks Union government for further omy to develop further, stating formation and Communications officials from the ten UEHRD outlined in the national risk procedures.—MNA that the stagnant economy in Director spoke about coordina- task forces, and members of the assessment. He said sugges- (Translated by Rakhine contributed to numer- tion arrangements for presenting UEHRD committee.—Zaw Gyi tions and advice from relevant Zaw Htet Oo) ous hardships. He urged busi- the activities of the various task (Translated by Kyaw Myaing) Local, foreign media personnel arrive in Sittway, Rakhine State LOCAL and foreign media per- arrangement of the Advisory nel from Tokyo Shinbum, The sonnel arrived in Sittway by My- Board for Implementation of Mainichi Newspaper, Sankei anmar National Airlines, yester- Recommendations on Rakhine Shimbum, Nippon TV, TBS, AFP, day afternoon, to gather news State, making a total of 30 times Wall Street Journal, MI Radio, in Maungtaw region of Rakhine media tours. The Committee for MITV, MRTV and MNA are par- State. Implementation of the Recom- ticipating in the trip, and they The media groups have mendations on Rakhine State will collect news in Maungtaw been allowed access to Ra- has been making arrangements region of Rakhine State until 25 Local and foreign media personnel arrive in Sittway by Myanmar khine State one-time in 2016, for conducting two guided media January.—Myo Myint (MNA) National Airlines yesterday for media coverage on the situation in eight times in 2017, six times in trips per month within 2018. (Translated by Maungtaw, Rakhine State. PHOTO: MNA February, 2018, 15 times in the A total of 17 media person- Win Ko Ko Aung) 24 JANUARY 2019 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Nay Pyi Taw Midwifery Training School Thura U Shwe Mann confers diploma certificates on 45 midwives receives Japanese

courses, and those who have Ambassador to Myanmar obtained Bachelor of Science in Midwifery can join the Mas- THURA U Shwe Mann, Chair- gal affairs, and the two nations’ ter of Public Health Course. man of the Legal Affairs and Spe- bilateral relationship and coop- Therefore, midwives must cial Cases Assessment Commis- eration. try to upgrade their English sion of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Also present at the meet- proficiency skills to join the received a delegation led by Am- ing were member of the Legal Master and PhD courses, the bassador of Japan to Myanmar Affairs and Special Cases As- union minister said. Mr. Ichiro Maruyama yesterday sessment Commission of the He also urged midwifery at the Hluttaw Building (I-11) in Pyidaungsu Hluttaw U San training schools to improve Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Shwe Aung and officials from in theoretical and practical During the meeting, they the office.—MNA teaching and learning pro- exchanged views and openly Union Minister Dr. Myint Htwe addresses the 2nd batch of midwife cesses by maintaining the cur- discussed matters related to le- (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) graduates from Midwifery Training School in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA rent systematic management guidelines and disciplines of MIDWIFERY Training School, health care implementation plays the schools. Midwives are ac- Nay Pyi Taw conferred diploma an equally important role with tively carrying out to achieve certificates on 45 midwives who other medical staff. There are better health indexes, and successfully completed midwife- 8,043 students studying three- their role in health indexes, in- ry diploma course, at the Myan- year nursing diploma course, cluding maternal death, child mar International Convention and 1,703 students studying two- mortality and public health Centre- II (MICC-II) in Nay Pyi year midwifery diploma course processes, are very impor- Taw yesterday. in 2018-2019 academic year. The tant, the Union Minister said. This was the 2nd gradua- role and quality development of Afterwards, the Principal tion ceremony of the Midwifery nurses and midwives are the of Midwifery Training School, Training School, Nay Pyi Taw, for ministry’s priority, he added. Nay Pyi Taw, explained the midwives, and was attended by The ministry has done, in future processes of the school, Union Minister for Health and cooperation with World Health and then presented certifi- Sports Dr. Myint Htwe. Organization-WHO, prepara- cates to the 45 midwives who In his speech at the ceremo- tion for developing syllabus and succesfully completed the Thura U Shwe Mann shakes hands with Japanaese Ambassador Mr. ny, the Union Minister instructed teaching methodology and pro- course. Ichiro Maruyama in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA midwives to follow the Codes of viding teaching materials. Mid- Also present at the meet- Ethic in providing health care, wives have opportunities to join ing were Nay Pyi Taw Coun- and to perceive the well-being of the nursing science course. The cil Chairman Dr. Myo Aung, all people as their own, to have Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ministry of Health and Sports’ everlasting unity among the mid- Course is now prepraing to be Deputy Minister Dr. Mya Lay wives and other pledges included opened soon. Sein and officials, tutors and in the nursing oath. Those who have obtained the parents of the diploma 09251022355, The role of midwives work- Bachelor of Science in Nursing recipient midwives. —MNA Call Thin Thin May, 09974424848 ing at the frontlines of practical can join the Master and PhD (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) China transfers fund for 19 projects to be implemented in Myanmar under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund

U Myint Thu, Permanent Secre- China will transfer US$ 7.3 launched in 2016 among six tary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs million to Myanmar for 19 pro- Mekong-Lancang countries of the Republic of the Union of jects to be implemented in My- comprising Cambodia, China, Myanmar and Mr. Hong Liang, anmar by the eight Ministries in Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand Ambassador Extraordinary and the sectors of agriculture, water and Viet Nam. Plenipotentiary of the People’s resources, education, research The Mekong-Lancang Co- Republic of China to the Re- and social security. operation primarily focused on public of the Union of Myanmar China provided USD 2.4 five priority areas, namely; con- signed the agreement on the million to Myanmar for 10 Me- nectivity, production capacity, transfer of fund for the projects kong-Lancang Special Fund cross-border economic cooper- under the Mekong-Lancang Co- projects ( 2017 batch ) in the ation, water resources, and ag- operation Special Fund (2018 sectors of agriculture, cultural riculture and poverty reduction. batch), at the Ministry of For- and connectivity in 2018. It has been expanded to other eign Affairs in the morning of The Mekong-Lancang Co- areas such as education, culture 23rd January (Wednesday) 2019. operation was established by and health, lately. The Permanent Secretar- the initiative of Chinese Pre- The Mekong-Lancang ies and Senior Officials from mier Li Keqiang at the 17th ASE- Special Fund under the Me- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs AN-China Summit held in Myan- kong-Lancang Cooperation and relevant Ministries, and mar in 2014 to foster cooperation framework was established in officials from the Embassy of in sustainable development of 2017 in order to provide financial the Peoples’ Republic of China the Mekong region. assistance to the development U Myint Thu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yangon attended the signing It is a sub-regional coop- efforts of six Mekong countries. (Right) exchanges the agreements for transferring funding with Chinese ceremony. eration framework officially —MNA Ambassador Mr. Hong Liang. PHOTO: MNA 24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Union Minister U Thein Swe receives Peace Commission Chairman of the CTUM Chairman receives Chinese special envoy

DR. TIN MYO WIN, Chairman of yesterday. the Peace Commission, received During the meeting, they a delegation led by Mr. Sun Guox- cordially discussed matters iang, Special Envoy for Asian related to Myanmar’s peace Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign processes, stability and devel- Affairs of the People’s Republic opment in the regions. —Nyunt of China, at the National Rec- Ko Ko onciliation and Peace Center- (Translated by NRPC on Shweli Road,Yangon Kyaw Zin Tun)

Union Minister U Thein Swe holds a meeting with U Maung Maung, Chairman of the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar, and delegation in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA

UNION MINISTER for Labour, portance to build a good work- be in line with the standards Immigration and Population U place relationship among the of International Labour Or- Thein Swe received a delega- Government, employers and ganization (ILO) and Direct tion led by U Maung Maung, labourers. Moreover it was Contract Mission Report- Chairman of the Confederation duty bound to build good work- DCM, and a solution could be of Trade Unions of Myanmar place relationship and stabili- made through the triplets co- (CTUM), yesterday morning, ty. Arrangements were being operation, aiming to solve the Peace Commission Chairman Dr. Tin Myo Win meets with PRC Special at his ministry’s meeting room made to conduct the training withdrawal of the Generalized Envoy Mr. Sun Guoxiang in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA in Nay Pyi Taw. classes for labour laws, with Scheme of Preferences (GSP) At the meeting, Union a view to empowering their rights imposed by EU. Minister U Thein Swe said skills. Then the Union Minister Police seize WY/R stimulant that they came to know the The Ministry of Labour, U Then Swe hold talks with requirements of the employ- Immigration and Population Chairman and members of tablets in Maungtaw ers and the employees, and have been adopting the laws the CTUM and discussed the would carry out maintaining prescribed by the Pyidaungsu proposals for changes on la- peaceful and stability working Hluttaw while holding a coor- bour-related draft laws, prob- AN anti-drug police squad in a man escaped by swimming to environment while conducting dination meeting with Hluttaw lems arising in formation trade Maungtaw confiscated two the side of Bangladesh, during the trilateral meetings among committees for legal affairs. unions. Following this, the Un- ownerless gunny sacks contain- their patrol with two vessels. the Government, employers Plans are under way to draw ion Minister and Director-Gen- ing 194,805 WY/R stimulant tab- The seized drugs are approx- and employees. up the Settlement of Labour eral of the Labour Department lets from the house where no imately worth K 58.5 million. The ministry was also Dispute Law (draft) and which U Win Shein took part in the one lives, owned by Gura San, The two cases were filed aware of the important role would be submitted to the discussion and clarified the 58, in Kyet Yoe Pyin Village, under the Narcotic Drugs and of both labourers and the em- Hluttaw if it needed amend- matters. —MNA Maungtaw Township on Tues- Psychotropic Substances Law ployers, and it is of great im- ments. The proposal should (Translated by Win Ko Ko Aung) day. The drugs are estimated at at the related police station in K 389.61 million of street values. Maungtaw to apprehend those On the same day, police who connected with the cases, from law enforcement zone according to police source.— Advertise with us/ Hot Line : 09974424848 No.6, Maungtaw Township also GNLM seized a plastic bucket con- (Translated by tained 29,250 WY tablets from Kyaw Zin Tun)

Pyithu Hluttaw Transport, Communications and Construction Committee Chairman receives Ms. Margaret Wachenfeld from MCRB

PYITHU Hluttaw Transport, related to protecting informa- Communications and Construc- tion and data with the use of tion Committee Chairman U Tin Information and Communica- Maung Win received Myanmar tions Technology– ICT, DOs and Centre for Responsible Busi- Don’ts of cyber security, Myan- ness – MCRB’s Ms. Margaret mar economic sector to become Wachenfeld and delegation at a responsible business and Com- Hluttaw Building (I-9) in Nay Pyi munication laws and policies in Taw yesterday. Myanmar. —MNA During the meeting, they (Translated by Pyithu Hluttaw Transport, Communications and Construction Committee meets with Ms. Margaret cordially discussed matters Kyaw Zin Tun) Wachenfeld and delegation from Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA 24 JANUARY 2019 24 JANUARY 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Uphold rules Roundtable discussion held on the ways and means in carrying out the research activities by the students International Day of success to “We need to focus on research if we are to keep up with of Education build a federal technological advances in the international arena”; (24 January 2019) Professor Dr. Thae Maung Maung democratic union UNESCO The MRTV broadcast round table discussion on the ways and means being carried out at the research activities by the students. The panelists are Dr. Than Htaik Soe, Principal of BEHS (11) in Aung Myay Thar DUCATION is a fundamental human right, a public San Township, Mandalay Region; Professor Dr. Ni Ni Than, Chemistry Department of Yangon University; Rector Dr. Theingi, Technological University (Thanlyin); Dr. Than Than Win, Deputy Director-General of good and a public responsibility. It transforms lives by Higher Education Department; Dr. Phyu Phyu Win, Deputy Director-General, Department of Research and Innovation; Dr. Thae Maung Maung, Professor (Head of Department), Department of UAV Research, driving economic and social development. It promotes HERE are four basic ingredients of success: chanda Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University (MAEU). Epeace, tolerance and social inclusion. It is key to erad- (intention, purpose, desire, or zeal), viriya (dili- icating poverty. And it enables children and young people to fulfil gence and will), citta (right intent and attitude,) and Written by Naing Lynn in Magyay Region, Chin State their potential. T vimansa, or panna (wisdom). Kyi and Bago Region. It was to reaffirm these fundamental principles and to recognize These transcendent values should be a source of inspira- We are also assisting the the capital role of education in “Transforming our world: the 2030 tion for us all to achieve success in our lives. (Continued from the article Ministry of Construction in the Agenda for Sustainable Development”, that in December 2018, the The people of the country have a strong will to build a appeared on 22 January survey of sites for the construc- United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the peaceful and developed democratic federal union. Just strong tion of bridges. International Day of Education. will is not enough to reach the goal. We need strong diligence. Moderator: Please explain on Recently at the request Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to which The four principles can guide us to reach our goal. the view of the Department of of the Mandalay City Devel- the international community, including Myanmar, has committed The four principles expound universal truths. There is no Research and Innovation. opment Committee, our Min- itself calls for universal early childhood, primary and secondary substitute for action. But action cannot deliver the desired istry of Education is assisting education for all. To achieve this goal, we must expand access to result without perseverance. Dr. Phyu Phyu Win: For the through our department in the quality education for every child and youth, end discrimination at Likewise, an action students at the Basic Education survey of (48,000) acres over all levels in the education system and dramatically improve the Dr. Than Htaik Soe. Dr. Theingi. Dr. Thae Maung Maung. Dr. Ni Ni Than. without wisdom can pull High Schools, we introduced Mandalay Metropolitan in the quality of education and learning outcomes. us off the road to success. interesting research subjects production of aerial mapping, Myanmar continues to face challenges in achieving the Sustain- The The four basic val- at the science exhibitions and search and innovative works. the benefits of copyrights and in connection with the tasks able Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which aims at ensuring inclusive ues can guide all people raised their interests. Therefore, we have imple- at the same time uplifting the that of city development plans, and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning to work together to reach We have several plans to mented the collaboration works image of the university. that of smart city scheme, and opportunities for all. At least 12% of primary and lower secondary opportunity the goal of a peaceful and support and assist research with the University Research e-government. age children are out-of-school, with over 30% out-of-school children developed federal demo- from the first year to the final Institute involving many pro- Assisting Research Works These are the university in Rakhine State making it the highest in the country. These are is now in the cratic union. All people, year at the university level, and fessionals in the research field Our department could pro- level research tasks being un- usually the poorest, most marginalized children living in remote in their own capacity, have the last two-three months of the doing diverse tasks for the de- vide in the research for renewa- dertaken for the benefits and areas and impacted by protracted conflicts and crises. One-fourth hands of all the chance to practice the final year are mostly dedicated velopment of the country. Such ble energy such as that of solar advantages of the country. of those who are 15 years and older (around 9 million) are unable four principles. We believe to do practical research. collaboration has benefitted in energy and bio gas including the Our research works with to read and write . Only around 17% completed upper secondary of us. The that if we channelize our For the Ph. D and Masters’ many ways including solving lighting with the construction of regards to unmanned aerial ve- education . capacities in the right way, Degree, the students visited our the problems as well as reduc- batteries, and also in the tech- hicles are collaborating with Despite these somber statistics, there is also good news. My- historical we can reach our goal university as we have signed ing the cost incurred for the nology of electronic research. the government departments as anmar has been implementing a wide range of reforms for its edu- Dr. Phyu Phyu Win. within a short time. the Memorandum of Under- research works. We could also provide that Dr. Than Than Win well as local and foreign com- cation system in alignment with SDG4 since launching its National duty of Meanwhile, our peo- standing with other universities of chemical base agricultur- panies through the methods Education Strategic Plan (NESP) 2016 – 2021 which comprises nine ple need to heighten the in carrying out such research Elevating in creation al produce, that of medicinal of PPP system, and moreover, transformational shifts for reforming each sub-sector of education. establishing spirit of cooperation and works. We allowed the students While engaging in the plants, and that of Nano-tech- that covers all subjects relat- aerial vehicle as a new tech- our department is contributing With the development of the Myanmar Sustainable Development make collaborative efforts to use all the devices and para- collaboration work, they have nology, and that of the required ed to many universities so that nology, we are taking aerial revenues to the country’s coffer Plan (MSDP) in 2018, Myanmar has also integrated the SDGs in a democratic for development, making phernalia of our university. acquired the team work expe- equipments for the practical re- the research work would bring survey of detailed information through the project implemen- the country’s national development priorities. the best use of emerging rience, elevating the capabili- search works. better benefits and support the and mapping. These innova- tation tasks. With a view to making quality education work for everyone, it is federal union opportunities, and under- Moderator: Please explain ty, enriching information, and Moderator: Please explain the interest of the nation. tion tasks are beneficial to the imperative for global cooperation and collective action, by promot- standing why our country the objectives of Cooperation raising new ideas, and above stages for the university level and The Department of UAV country. Moderator: Kindly fill in more ing inclusion and equity at every level, to leave no one behind. This for our future lagged behind in devel- among Universities in doing all, it raises the self confidence the state level with regards to the Research, Myanmar Aero- In the aftermath of Bagan information if there is any. calls for special attention to girls, migrants, displaced persons and opment compared with research. of the students. research works for national de- space Engineering University earthquake, we have contrib- refugees; children and youth with disabilities; to support teachers generations neighboring countries. Moreover, their capability velopment. (MAEU), has already created uted in the tasks such as that Dr. Theingi: For all the greater and make education and training more responsive to the needs of All ethnic nation- Dr. Phyu Phyu Win: Technol- in the research works is being own design on unmanned aerial of the survey in the whole of good of the students at the basic the learners. It urgently requires scaled up domestic resources and is now als in the Union need to ogy is very much vital for the elevated, enabling them to write Dr. Thae Maung Maung: vehicle of seven types and now Bagan-Nyaung U area, the dam- education level as well as uni- international aid, because the cost of not investing in education will show unity. This is the development of a country, and and read research papers of In carrying out the research in practical use for the coun- age assessment, the supporting versity level, we are desirous lead to greater divides, inequalities and exclusion across societies. resting requirement of the pres- that we need to carry out re- international standard, getting works, all the past experiences try such as that for the use in data and information for world for the creation of the Research In particular, it cannot be emphasized enough that teachers ent moment. It is a his- and the endeavors being carried survey of lands, for the use in heritage at the request of the Support Center in the country. are key to achieving quality education for all. To ensure that all chil- on our torical requirement and a out by the senior faculty mem- spraying pesticides for the farm Ministry of Religious Affairs Moreover, a strong re- dren, regardless of their backgrounds and abilities, are prepared to preparation for the future. We have several plans to sup- bers as well as the international lands, and the crop surveys. and Culture, and the Ministry search committee should be learn and take their place in society, teachers must receive effective shoulders... Those who live togeth- trends are extend and spread In our research depart- of Education. established in quest of soliciting training and support that equip them to respond to the needs of all er in the Union need to out for study and discussions. ment, we have experimented Moreover, in collaboration research funds locally as well as students, including the most marginalised. work together, for better port and assist research from First the faculty members the flight for (20) miles with- with the INGOs and the FAO, from foreign countries. The upgrade of pre-service teacher education from two-year or worse, to overcome the challenges the country is facing started the research works and out a pilot, and that starting we have constructed four un- The last wish and desire diploma programmes to four-year degree programmes in Myanmar at present. the first year to the final year at then the students followed as from 2014 we have flown the manned aerial vehicles for the is the formation of a broader is an important initiative that UNESCO has been supporting the The opportunity is now in the hands of all of us. the university level, and the last necessary. We need to focus on unmanned aerial vehicle for use of the Ministry of Agricul- National Research Council by Ministry of Education to implement. Teachers must receive quality The historical duty of establishing a democratic feder- research if we are to keep up (192) kilometers in the assess- ture, Livestock and Irrigation rallying round all the research initial teacher education, effective induction into the profession, and al union for our future generations is now resting on our two-three months of the final with technological advances in ment for mapping out aerial in crop survey. entities in the country in carry- have opportunities for high-quality professional development to shoulders. the international arena. survey for the construction of Likewise, in collaboration ing out research activities with hone their skills throughout their careers. They must also demon- All citizens must work in unison to bring about peace and year are mostly dedicated to do (500) KVA high powered line with the Ministry of Social Wel- unity, harmony and strength. strate to the public that teaching is a valued profession by providing development. Only then can we build a democratic federal Working on the develop- of the Ministry of Electricity fare, Relief and Resettlement, Moderator: Thank you very decent salaries and improving working conditions for educators at union sooner than expected. So, let’s double our efforts with practical research. ment tasks and Energy from Toungoo to we are involved in the disaster much. all levels of education. courage and use the four bases of mental power to achieve When choosing a topic, it is Phayar Gyee. management and relief works SEE PAGE-12 our goal. necessary to choose the theme By using the unmanned and damage assessment survey Translated by UMT (Ahlon) 24 JANUARY 2019 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Global Earth Public Co. Ltd plans share issue www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR GLOBAL Earth Public Co. Ltd, at least eight months. So, we land which was owned by the local people,” he said. Aye Min Soe set up for striped catfish-farm- cannot start our fish-farming chairman of the MFF in Pan- “We will issue shares in two [email protected] ing, is working to determine the project as expected. I want to tanaw Township, Ayeyawady phases. In the first phase, the SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT initial value of stock prices for nurture a culture of coopera- Region. Global Earth Public Co. company’s share value will be Kyaw Myaing a share issue, according to the tion whether shareholders are Ltd was legally registered at the set, and in the second phase,

SENIOR TRANSLATORS Myanmar Fisheries Federation fish-farming professionals or end of 2018. investors will be invited to buy Zaw Min (MFF). not,” said Dr Toe Nandar Tin, “The fish production pro- the shares,” he said. Zaw Htet Oo The public company will the Vice Chairwoman of the cess will have to be conducted “Currently, the fish farming Win Ko Ko Aung be under the leadership of the MFF. as per international standards. project is being implemented.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR MFF. Currently, it is consult- The public company is ex- We have established a public Therefore, we will invite entre- Ye Htut Tin, ing with economists, financial pected to invest over US$100 company because production preneurs and people who are [email protected] technicians, and lawyers about Million to implement the pro- costs will be high. Global Earth interested in investing in farm-

LOCAL NEWS EDITORS the share issue, it was learnt ject. Currently, work will be- Public Co. Ltd is planning to ing,” said U Win Kyaing. Tun Tun Naing (Editor), at the regular meeting of the gin on the cold storage factory, export striped catfish. It will “Although we had sub- [email protected] Myanmar Fisheries Federation which will have a capacity of also renovate the cold storage mitted a proposal to the gov- Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), held on 22 January. 200 tons. “To implement the and feed factory,” said U Win ernment to implement the [email protected] “If we invite shareholders, fish-farming project in Kung- Kyaing, the general secretary fish-farming project on a TRANSLATORS we want to give them an incen- yangon in Yangon Region, we of the MFF. 1,000-acre plot of land in the Khaing Thanda Lwin, tive by offering them a slice of don’t have permission from the “The main thing is that the first month of 2018, the author- Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon potential profit. Therefore, we regional government to use the company will need more labour- ities asked us to implement the Kyaw Zin Lin are doing this. We plan to start land,” said a source. ers for farming, cold storage, project on a small scale initial- Kyaw Zin Tun fish processing factory in 2019. The striped catfish-farming and feed factory. So, the project ly,” he added.— Aye Yamon I believe the factory will take project will be implemented on will create job opportunities for (Translated by Hay Mar) REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHER Gold embroidery industry remains alive in Mandalay Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar THE gold embroidery industry In modern times, the em- COMPUTER TEAM is still surviving in the Mandalay broidery is usually seen on caps, Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, Region. Although a traditional hats, coats, blankets, shirts, den- Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, and popular craft of Myanmar, im jeans, suits, stockings, and Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe gold embroidery is not included golf shirts,” she said. in the ‘Ten Flowers’, a meta- The price of gold embroi- EDITORIAL SECTION phorical name for traditional dery work depends on the design (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Myanmar arts and crafts. and the size. Although small- The art of painting, called sized pieces can be finished CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Panchi in Myanmar parlance, is within a day, specially ordered San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 essential to the gold embroidery large-sized pieces take time. Be- craft. sides, the price of arts and crafts ADVERTISING & MARKETING “The craftwork was export- is expected to be high. ( +95) (01) 8604530, ed earlier, but now has a market Gold embroidery crafts are Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] only in the country. Gold em- selling for K 20,000 to over K 1 [email protected] broidery is used in Myanmar million, depending on the de- traditional ceremonies such as sign and size. Although tourists Printed and published at the Global New Artisans embroider the tapestry with gold thread and pearls in noviciation and in office decor,” are interested in observing how Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at workshop-store in Mandalay. PHOTO: THAN ZAW MIN (IPRD) No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan said Daw Chaw, a gold em- gold embroidery work is done, Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light broidery business owner from used in gold embroidery is vel- sequins. Most of the raw mate- the number of potential buyers of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Mahaaungmyae Township, vet. The embroidery may also rials for gold embroidery can be is very small.—Than Zaw Min 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Mandalay. incorporate other materials bought easily in Amarapura and (IPRD) (Translated by Hay [email protected] “The basic raw material such as pearls, beads, quills, and Mandalay. Mar) www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM Thai university students set for Myanmar traditional medicine production excursion

A group of 70 people, includ- Thailand are using the Ah Ba Hta students are interested in learn- distribute the Ah Ba Hta inhaler ing professors and students, inhaler. We would like to study ing about the production of the across India,” said Dr. Thurein from the Rajmangala Univer- how traditional medicines can inhaler. Naing Aung Hein from the Ah sity of Technology Krungthep get a market share amidst west- “We have permitted the Ba Hta traditional medicine (RMUTK), Thailand, arrived in ern medicines, which are the university students to observe production. “We are trying our Myanmar yesterday to observe most popular in modern times. our factory as the Thailand best to promote our research Write for us how traditional medicines are We would also like to learn how commercial attaché has made section,” he said adding that

We appreciate your feedback and produced in the country. the factory produces traditional a request to us. Most of the Thai Myanmar needs a better policy contributions. If you have any comments The students will go on medicines,” said Mr. Jaruta Kiti- people like to use Ah Ba Hta for the development of the tra- or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email an excursion to the Ah Ba Hta rakorn from RMUTK, Thailand. inhaler. Thailand’s FDA has of- ditional medicine sector. [email protected] pharmaceutical factory located Among Myanmar tradi- ficially issued an FDA certificate “With the country develop- with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only on Myoh Part Street, Ywar Ma tional medicines, the Ah Ba for Ah Ba Hta. ing, we expect Myanmar tradi- able to publish “Letter to the Editor” (West) Ward, Insein Township, Hta inhaler has already been Additionally, India has also tional medicines to find a place that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words Yangon. certified by the Thailand Food offered to distribute the inhaler in the international market,” he please be aware that your letter will be “The Ah Ba Hta inhaler is fa- and Drug Administration (FDA). in its domestic market. We plan added.—Ko Htet (Translated edited. mous in Thailand. Most people in Therefore, RMUTK University to set up a factory in India and by Hay Mar) 24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Fish factories, farms prepare for SFDA testing to resume exports to Saudi Arabia: MFF

By Aye Yamone And then, they will have to regis- ter with Saudi authorities. They THE Fisheries Department will be given the green light to will meet with officials from the enter the Saudi market depend- Myanmar Fisheries Federation ing on the results of the testing,” (MFF), the Myanmar Fish- he said. ery Products Processors and Following Saudi’s suspen- Exporters Association, 25 fish sion of imports of farmed fish, factories that cater to the Saudi fish farmers are sending their market, and stakeholders in the produce to the local markets. supply chain to prepare for Saudi As a result, they have suffered Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) some losses. The volume of fish testing to resume exports to Sau- farming also declined in 2018. At di Arabia. present, rohu’s entry into local “We have a two-month markets has hiked up fish prices. timeline to make preparations Once the export channel to Saudi for passing the SFDA test. Once is reopened, farms and factories we are ready, we will send an may face the requirement to ful- invitation to the SFDA in March. fill export demand. We have submitted this to the At present, the Saudi market relevant authorities,” said U Thet accounts for 30 per cent of Myan- Naing, the Deputy Director of the mar’s farm-raised fish exports Quality Control and Research and 40 per cent of rohu exports. Division under the Fisheries De- Workers processing fish to export at a marine product factory. PHOTO : PHOE KHWAR In January 2018, a delega- partment. tion of regulators, including the “We will first compile a list to tories and fish farms and also The delegation that visited di-Myanmar trade would have Ministry of Environment, Water, show fish are supplied by which carry out other necessary safety Saudi Arabia between 19 and been on the regular path now. and Agriculture, the SFDA, and factories and harvested from measures. Myanmar companies 23 December 2018 was the first Saudi has strict regulations relat- the Saudi Aquaculture Society, which farm ponds. Then, we will which are currently exporting ever commercial mission sent ed to food and drugs so we cannot went to Viet Nam to learn 24 make further inspections of the fish to Saudi Arabia have to reg- to the country, and included of- export our products to them as fish and prawn factories that whole production process to the ister online in advance, as per ficials from the MFF, the Trade per previous norms. They are export fishery products to Saudi export channel. The list will be Saudi norms. Department, the Myanmar Fish- importing goods in accordance Arabia. finalized in February. Addition- Concerning Saudi Arabia’s ery Products Processors and with the prescribed standards Only nine factories were ally, we will inspect fish ponds suspension of fish importation Exporters Association, and cold and regulations. Those stand- found compliant with food safe- to check whether they are us- from Myanmar, a delegation led storages. ards affect not just Myanmar, but ty norms. Thus, Saudi restricted ing Good Aquaculture Practices by Dr. Khin Zaw, the Permanent “In December, the SFDA all countries exporting goods to fishery imports from Viet Nam or not, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Ministry of Ag- and the Fisheries Department Saudi,” said U Win Kyaing, the from 1 March, 2018. In addition, livestock division,” said U Thet riculture, Livestock, and Irriga- negotiated that matter. The nego- general secretary of the MFF. Saudi Arabia suspended fishery Naing. tion, went to Saudi and negotiat- tiating process and planning was “The companies and cold imports from Myanmar, Bangla- The Fisheries Department ed the matter with SFDA officials a bit late. Had the negotiation storages will need to strictly ad- desh, and India from April, 2018. will inspect fish processing fac- in December, 2018. been carried out sooner, Sau- here to the Saudi import criteria. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon)

CP Motor Myanmar to manufacture EU demand drives up colored motorbikes in Mandalay sesame seeds prices CP Motor Myanmar, the affil- manufacturing factory in Man- iate company of Chareon Po- dalay in 2017, with the production THE prices of colored sesame prefers Myanmar’s black sesa- ers. Magway is the first region to kaphan-CP Group, Thailand’s capacity of 100,000 units per year,” seeds have doubled this year on me seeds cultivated with good adopt GAP for sesame farming. largest conglomerates, launched said the satement released by the the back of increasing demand agricultural practices (GAP) and In 2017, sesame growers from its three different models in Man- company. CPM is the first foreign from countries in the European purchases them after quality as- 50 villages of Magway, Minbu, dalay on 20 January. company that obtains the license Union, according to the Agricul- sessment. China also purchas- Minhla, and Natmauk town- “In order to meet the de- from Myanmar Investment Com- ture and Market Information es colored sesame seeds from ships used GAP to farm over mand for transportation in dif- mission for manufacturing and Agency. With strong demand Myanmar. In 2017, the prices 3,000 acres of land. Last year, ferent regions in Myanmar, CPM distributing motorcycles in Myan- in EU markets for organically of colored sesame seeds were sesame acreage reached about has confidently established the mar.—Aung Thant Khaing grown sesame or sesame with K2,200 per viss for white sesa- 3,500 acres, with the expansion low pesticide content from My- me, K2,120 for brown sesame, of plantations to some villages anmar, colored sesame seeds are and K2,110 for black sesame. In in Yenangyoung, Myothit, and fetching a good price this year, ac- 2018, the prices rose to K4,350 for Magway townships, according cording to the Trade Promotion white sesame, K4,020 for brown to the Network Activities Group Department. Myanmar ships sesame, and K5,020 for black ses- (NAG). Sesame crops are cul- sesame seeds to markets in the ame. This year, the prices are tivated throughout the year. UK, Germany, the Netherlands, higher compared with last year, The Magway Region, which Greece, and Poland in the EU. said traders. is referred to as the ‘oil pot’ of The EU markets prefer or- “The combination of growth Myanmar, is the main produc- ganically grown sesame seeds in sesame seeds acreage and er of sesame seeds. The crop from Myanmar, said an official GAP has helped increase ex- is also cultivated in Mandalay with the Trade Promotion De- ports. Farmers who used GAP and Sagaing regions.—GNLM partment. Additionally, Japan reaped the benefit,” said export- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 24 JANUARY 2019 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR International Day of Education Fire in Sangyoung Tsp kills three A fire broke out in a teashop early on Wednesday morning FROM PAGE-9 the knowledge, skills and sessment (PISA) in 2015, Myanmar as well as the in- in Sangyoung Township, Yangon, and spread to a nearby attitudes to situations they underwent a key shift in ternational community to 6-storey apartment building, claiming three lives. In addition to a strong encounter in everyday life. education policy relating make education a leading The fire started after a gas cylinder was turned on at the Ngwe and qualified teaching This learner-centered cur- to teacher professional priority for sustainable de- Taung teashop, located on Baho Road, between Kyaiklat and force, a well-designed riculum strengthens the development and compe- velopment, so that all chil- Pantanaw Street, Sangyoung Township. The teashop is owned curriculum is equally im- competencies of student tency-based curriculum dren and young people, no by U Mya Khine.The fire spread to a neighbouring apartment portant in ensuring quality teachers to prepare them development in 2000s . matter their circumstanc- building located on the corner of the Baho Road and Panta- education. In pre-service for the effective delivery Their experience can shed es, can secure their right naw Street around 5:35 a.m. The Level 2 fire fighters group teacher education, a com- of the new basic education light on the importance of to quality education and a rushed to the site. A total of 100 firefighters, 26 fire engines, petency-based curricu- curriculum impacting nine investing in teachers and better future. and 9 support vehicles brought the blaze under control by lum, which is in line with million basic education curriculum to improve Each and every one 5:58 a.m. It was fully extinguished by 6.01 a.m. international practice, will students. quality of education. of us have a stake in edu- One man and two women were killed in the fire. Their bodies be implemented to help Viet Nam, which per- On this International cation, let us act together were taken to the Yangon General Hospital, according to the student teachers not only formed above OECD av- Day of Education, UNE- to fulfil its promise for all Fire Services Department. The police are investigating the learn the subject content erage in the Program for SCO calls upon the Gov- children of Myanmar. case. — Myo Min Thein (Mayangon) but also acquire and apply International Student As- ernment and the people of (Translated by La Wonn)

ROK donates 250 tonnes of rice TRADE MARK CAUTION NOTICE is hereby given that ASEV & Friends Ltd., a company incorporated in Myanmar and having to Rakhine State its principal office at No. 17, 3rd Fl., Kantharyar Rd., Waso Qtr., Dawbon Tsp., Yangon, Myanmar ACCORDING to the ASE- We would like to re- Afterwards, the ROK The ROK ambassa- is the owner and sole proprietor of the following AN Plus Three Emergency quest the ROK to take ambassador to Myan- dor then donated the 250 trademark(s):- Rice Reserve Agreement, cooperate with us. We are mar, Mr. Lee Sang Hwa, tonnes of rice to the state the Republic of Korea targeting the development explained the aim of the Chief Minister, who gave (ROK) donated 250 tonnes of the Rakhine State while donation. honorary certificates to the of rice to Rakhine State performing the peace pro- Next, Deputy Direc- ambassador in return. Government with a cere- cess. We believe that every tor-General of Department Similarly, the ROK mony at the government’s developmental process can of Agriculture, U Aye Ko also donated 267 tonnes of office yesterday. lead to peace. Instability is Ko, also stated that ac- rice in 2017. During the ceremony, concerned with just a part cording to the ASEAN After the ceremony, (Reg. No. IV/10661/2018) Rakhine State Chief Min- of Rakhine State. This is a Plus Three Emergency the state Chief Minister ister U Nyi Pu said, “Both very important fact for the Rice Reserve Agreement, also discussed Rakhine in respect of: “Management services in relation the Union Government international community implementation processes State’s developmental pro- to businesses of hotels; management services in and the Rakhine State to understand,” he added. of the rice by ROK and the cesses with the delegation relation to businesses of resorts” in class 35. Government are trying The state Chief Minis- efforts of the Ministry of led by the ROK ambassa- to change the condition of ter also promised to send Agriculture, Livestock and dor. —Myo Myint (MNA) “Hotel services; resort services; management services, namely management of arrivals and the Rakhine State for the the donated bags of rice to Irrigation are for the devel- departures in relation to reception services of hotels better, including achieving the places in Rakhine State opment of the agricultural (Translated by & resorts” in class 43. the peace.” that have the most need. sector in Rakhine State. Kyaw Zin Lin) Any fraudulent imitation or unauthorized use of the said trademark or other infringements whatsoever Cruise ship MS Amadea docks in Thilawa will be dealt with according to law.

THE MS Amadea cruise first ship to visit Myanmar Phuket Port in Thailand passengers will be visiting For ASEV & Friends Ltd., ship docked at Myanmar in 2019’s open season. at 3:30 pm tomorrow. The around Yangon City and BY ITS ATTORNEY Integrated Port Limited The MS Amadea ar- cruise ship has 495 pas- Bagan. The cruise ship has Dated: 21 / 01 /2019 (MIPL) port in Thilawa rived in Myanmar from sengers on board, most of also brought along the cast Harbor yesterday. The Trincomalee port in Sri them German, and a cabin from famous German TV German cruise ship is the Lanka and will depart for crew of 305 members. The series ‘Dream Boat’, who will be filming some scenes CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE in Yangon. M.V ANAN BHUM VOY. NO. (235 N/S) This is the 126th cruise Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ANAN ship handled by Myanmar BHUM VOY. NO. (235 N/S) are hereby notified that the Voyages International vessel will be arriving on 24-01-2019 and cargo will be Tourism Company. In discharged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie 2018, 17 cruise ships vis- at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the ited Myanmar, including byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. ships from Japan and other Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am western countries. Officials to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now estimate there will 16 or declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo more cruise ships visiting from the Vessel. Myanmar this year, with No claims against this vessel will be admitted after most of them coming from the Claims Day. America. There are also SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT cruise ships visiting the MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Myeik Archipelago. —MNA AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES (Translated by Zaw Htet Phone No: 2301185 Oo) 24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ENVIRONMENT 13 World to miss 2020 climate ‘turning point’: analysis

PARIS (France) — The greenhouse gas-producing global economy to be car- world is on course to miss fossil fuels. bon neutral by mid-centu- its “best chance” of pre- The Mission 2020 cam- ry and to stay beneath the venting runaway climate paign says no new coal- 1.5˚C threshold. change by ensuring global fired power plants should Fossil fuel subsidies greenhouse gas emissions be constructed after the must also be entirely elim- peak in 2020, researchers end of next year, and ad- inated by 2020 to stay on warned on Tuesday. vises that all existing coal track to the Paris goals, it Even as Earth is buf- power stations should be in said. feted by superstorms, the process of being retired The subsidies have de- droughts and flooding by then. clined from $443 billion in made worse by rising While the pace of ex- 2010 to $373 billion in 2015, seas, and as greenhouse pansion has slowed, the but major economies are gas emissions continue to world is still seeing a net yet to make good on their rise globally, an analysis by gain in coal capacity. More commitments to phase out the World Resources Insti- than 28 gigawatts of coal the funding. tute showed that current power was retired from the “Subsidies for coal, oil, efforts to limit temperature Scientific consensus is hardening that in order for Earth to avoid the worst scourges of global grid last year — but and gas essentially act as increases are falling well climate change, emissions must peak by 2020 and drastically reduce thereafter. 65 gigawatts was added. a negative carbon price, short. PHOTO: AFP “We are seeing new reducing the costs for In 2017, experts identi- builds outpacing the retire- these polluting substanc- fied six key milestones that tributed worldwide. Paris deal goals. en Mountford, the WRI’s ments,” said Mountford. es and taking up funding mankind must hit by 2020 Chief among these are Some progress has vice president for climate that could instead be used if the Paris climate goal an immediate phasing out been made in renewable change and economics. Subsidies sticking point for other expenditures, of limiting global temper- of fossil fuels, including a energy and green finance, Renewables such as Scientific consensus is including investment in ature rises to 1.5 Celsius total halt to new coal power it said, but headway was wind and solar now account hardening that for Earth sustainable development,” (2.7 Fahrenheit) is to have plant construction within deemed “insufficient” for roughly 25 per cent of to avoid the direst conse- the WRI said. It also called a fighting chance of being two years, as well as an end across a host of sectors. global electricity produc- quences of climate change, for better transparency and met. to dirty energy subsidies. “One thing from en- tion, not too far from the emissions must peak by reporting by governments They include radical The WRI on Tuesday ergy — where things are 2020 goal of 30 per cent. 2020 and drastically reduce and the private sector changes to how we get said that achieving the 2020 going much better — is But the world remains thereafter. to allow for more target- our electricity, and to how goals was Earth’s “best how renewable energy is seriously off course when it The WRI said this was ed green action to take goods and services are dis- chance” of honouring the progressing,” said Hel- comes to the phasing out of the “best chance” for the place.—AFP

China slashes ship emissions in Notice for Change of distributor Notice is hereby given that the official distributor have been changed for the following three busy water areas herbicide manufactured by Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co.,Ltd.

GUANGZHOU — China’s Delta and the Pearl Riv- regions, Cao said Sun- Sr. Trade name Active ingredient Registration type Registration no. three busy water bodies er Delta in 2018 were 33 day at a maritime affairs 1 Sable 69 EW Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl Provisional 2015-2506 have recorded “consider- per cent and 22 per cent conference in the city of 6.9% EW able reductions” in ship lower than those of 2015, Shaoguan, Guangdong emissions since 2015 said Cao Desheng, direc- Province. Myanmar Arysta LifeScience Co., Ltd. invites objections to Co-secretary, Pesticide when vessels there were tor of the maritime affairs The ministry in De- Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, West Gyogone, Insein township, Yangon from all parties within a period of fourteen (14) days form the publication put under stricter emis- bureau of the Ministry of cember 2015 set up ship of this notice. If no objections are received within the period prescribed, parties sions limits. Transport. emission control zones in mentioned above shall proceed with the completion of formalities recorded with the Oxysulfide and par- The reductions were the three water bodies in a Pesticide Registration Board. ticulate emissions from achieved following actions drive to improve air quali- Myanmar Arysta LifeScience Co. Ltd., No.(95), Padonma Street, Dagon township, ships in the Bohai Sea to cut ships’ fuel consump- ty, particularly in port cit- Yangon. area, the Yangtze River tion and pollution in the ies in the zones.—Xinhua

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V KOTA HADIAH VOY. NO. (KHAD 0115N/S) M.V SINAR BANDA VOY. NO. (123 N/S) M.V UNI AMPLE VOY. NO. (0157-470N/S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V KOTA HADIAH Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SINAR Consignees of cargo carried on M.V UNI AMPLE VOY. NO. (KHAD 0115N/S) are hereby notified that the BANDA VOY. NO. (123 N/S) are hereby notified that VOY. NO. (0157-470N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 24-01-2019 and cargo will be the vessel will be arriving on 24-01-2019 and cargo will vessel will be arriving on 24-01-2019 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T where it will lie be discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will discharged into the premises of H.P.T where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am 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. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S ADVANCE CONTAINER MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S EVERGREEN SHIPPING LINES AGENT FOR: M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE LINES Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 24 JANUARY 2019 14 INTERVIEW THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest aims to exchange business, culture, friendship in one location

Dr. Aung Tun Thet. U La Phai Kunsar. Daw Saw Khin Tint. U Aung Gyi. Daw Jar Nu. Mai Tun Kyaw.

By Thi Thi Min place and allow exchange of cul- ture, friendship, and business. THE Myanmar Ethnics Culture By coming to this culture fest, Fest is coming to the Kyaik- you will be able to witness the kasan Sports Grounds in Tam- close relations our ethnic rac- way Township, Yangon Region es have with each other. You and will take place from 25 to 30 will see the peace process and January. Mainly facilitated by the economic development we are Myanmar Ethnic Entrepreneurs’ working for are in tandem; one Association (MEEA), the culture must be going well to support fest aims to display the traditions, the other, and this applies to cultures and unity of all the ethnic both sides. brothers and sisters of Myanmar. Daw Kay Jar Nu (Enter- The culture fest will involve tainment Subcommittee) traditional dances from Kachin, Officials erecting Manaw Shadung at Kyaikkasan Grounds for the Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest. We are in charge of the PHOTO: KHIN MAUNG WIN (MIRROR) Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, entertainment section of the Rakhine and Shan ethnicities, administration. We are mainly has conflicts too but there are ture fest on behalf of the Rakh- culture fest. There will be ar- in addition to displays of their operating under that ministry. many areas where it is peaceful. ine Entrepreneurs Association. tistic performances, musicals, culture, way of life, traditional I’m also pleased to be holding I hope the culture fest will also We will be displaying attractive traditional dances and songs. accessories and items of every- the culture festival at Kyaikkasan strengthen relations between our destinations for foreign tourists There’s also going to be a Miss day use, and booths selling local Grounds since it was used to cel- ethnic people. such as our special economic Ethnic Myanmar 2019 pageant. products, all in one location. ebrate National Day. U La Phai Kunsar (MEEA zone and Nay Pu Taung. There We’ve picked 41 contestants for The following are interviews There will be a manaw festi- Vice Chairman 1) will be displays of prominent it, with at least three candidates with MEEA members and booth val at this culture fest, and we will Our MEEA is leading this Rakhine Thingyan festivals from each ethnic race. The final owners at the culture fest. have lethwei matches and a Miss ethnic culture fest. We aim to including a never-before-seen will be held on the 29th. There’s Dr. Aung Tun Thet (MEEA pageant. Another important ele- gather all our ethnic races in one display of Rakhine hair knots. a Kayin don yein dance on the Patron) ment of the fest is the food. Each place and showcase their busi- There are 64 documented Ra- 28th. There’s also a manaw The MEEA was established ethnic race has its own unique nesses and culture and deepen khine style hair knots and Say- dance. It’s appropriate be- because the new government ad- food. It’s one of aspirations for bonds between them. This is the amagyi Daw Saw Mone Hnyin cause every ethnic national can ministration is prioritizing peace, Myanmar’s ethnic cuisine to first event of its kind for ethnic has recorded 33 styles. We will participate in that dance. The which has its basis in economy. spread across the internation- entrepreneurs and businesses. be displaying all 64 styles at entertainment programs will From an economic perspective al community. Our ethnic races It is in our association’s objec- the culture fest; a result of 20 start from 6 pm every evening there is a cycle of instability have unique food, textiles, and tives to facilitate the emergence years of research. We will also and continue to 11 pm. There’s leading to stunted development handicrafts. We must start from of more ethnic entrepreneurs. be displaying 40 baung daws no admission fee so please do and vice versa. We requested the here to reach out onto the global This is because when choosing (traditional headwear) from the come. State Counsellor to permit us to stage. whether to carry out peace or Kingdom of Dhanyawadi to the Mai Tun Kyaw (Yangon conduct business for peace. Hold- I want our country to devel- economic development first, it is Kingdom of MraukU. There will Ta’ang Youth Organiza- ing the 21st Century Panglong for op, succeed, and achieve peace. in our objectives to do them both be Rakhine kyin (a tradition- tion, Palaung Self-Ad- peace talks is one matter, while on This culture fest is a peace fes- simultaneously. This applies to al wrestling sport), displays of ministered Zone culture the other hand, we must consider tival in a way. I want to impart a education too. Economic devel- traditional clothing and designs, exhibit) how to drive economic develop- word of warning though. I don’t opment will lead to better educa- plus a Rakhine marriage set- This exhibit has our tra- ment. The upcoming culture fest want our efforts in organizing this tion, which in turn will lead to an ting in one of the houses. We ditional objects on display. We is a gathering of ethnic entre- ethnic culture fest to filibuster. increase in skills and capabilities used the ordinary khamauk also have local products from preneurs. There are 135 main Don’t stop your efforts at the fes- of the national workforce. (conical hat) in our decorations. our region. We’re going to show ethnicities in our country and we tival. Continue the momentum. We are leading with Kachin They only cost K2,000-2,500 each some travel destinations via a want them to conduct business in We have plans to invite foreign this year and we will be going but they are very much a part projector and give detailed ex- a uniform manner. guests and emissaries. We will through the ethnic races alpha- of the everyday life of Rakhine planations. You can purchase Each of the ethnic entrepre- notify the embassies. The outside betically. We don’t have a set people. our regional products at our neurs – the Mon, Pa-O, and Wa for world only knows of the issues of month or season for holding U Aung Gyi (Chairman sales booth. We will also dis- example – have their own special Myanmar. They don’t normally future culture fests. We’ll plan of Sagaing Region Gems play our traditional dance and qualities and services. If they can see the peace. We want to show according to a suitable time. and Jewellery Entrepre- songs. This culture fest allows penetrate the global market then them things are not like what they Daw Saw Khin Tint (Chair- neurs Association) us to strengthen relations and economic development will fol- imagine it to be. One of our main person of Rakhine Litera- I’m in my sixties and this discover more of each other’s low suit. I am thankful for the issues is occurring only in the ture and Culture Associa- is the first I’ve seen an event way of life. existence of the Ministry of Eth- western part of Rakhine. The rest tion) of this nature. It will bring all (Translated by Zaw Htet nic Affairs in this government of the State is peaceful. Kachin I’m contributing to this cul- the ethnic races together in one Oo) WORLD

24 JANUARY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 Tokyo airport tests driverless bus to shuttle visitors

TOKYO (Japan)—Visitors pouring into Japan’s The vehicle holds a maximum of 10 people Haneda airport for the Tokyo Olympics next year and cruises along a route connecting two termi- may find themselves ferried to and from planes nals at a speed of up to 30 kilometres (19 miles) on driverless buses, currently being tested at per hour using GPS and magnetic markers on the major hub. the road. Project officials did not immediately Six Japanese firms, including national car- detail the cost of the system or how many people rier ANA, jointly started a 10-day experiment they expect to eventually transport with the with a self-driving prototype minibus last week. buses. Japan is hoping the 2020 Games will be On Tuesday, officials allowed a sneak peak a chance to showcase cutting edge tech projects at the automated transportation, which is being in the country, but autonomous transport is also tested with a safety driver in the front seat. an important sector for a nation suffering labour The “driver” sat with his white-gloved shortages and a shrinking, ageing population. hands hovering above the wheel, ready to take “The decline in the population puts us at risk control if need be, but otherwise allowing the of no longer being able to carry out operations bus to wend the route on its own. and that is why we are now pushing to introduce “Our hope is to be able to offer users au- new autonomous mobility technologies so we tonomous buses by the Tokyo 2020 Olympics,” can guarantee good operations with less staff,” Journalists look at a driverless bus during an open test drive demonstration at said ANA project chief Tadakatsu Yamaguchi. said Yamaguchi.—AFP Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport on 22 January, 2019. PHOTO: AFP Blue Origin to make 10th flight test of space tourist rocket

WASHINGTON (United States)—Blue Origin, the rock- kilometres) above Earth, known as the Karman Line. since 2011.The spaceship made it to a peak height of 51.4 et company headed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is New Shepard reached a height of 66 miles (107 miles (82.7 kilometres).The US Air Force considers the poised to launch the 10th test flight of its unmanned km) in April 2018. The spacecraft is designed to one space boundary to be at 50 miles. The brief, suborbital New Shepard rocket on Wednesday as it competes with day carry up to six passengers for a journey lasting a flight—with two pilots on board —was a key milestone Virgin Galactic to become the first to carry tourists on total of 11 minutes. Virgin Galactic, headed by British for the company which is striving to send tourists to brief visits to space. billionaire Richard Branson, is also working on a vessel space at a cost of $250,000 per seat. The liftoff is scheduled for 8:50 am Central time of its own to carry tourists to space. On 13 December, Neither Blue Origin or Virgin Galactic is ready to (1450 GMT) from a Texas launchpad. The rocket will 2018, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, flew board their first paying passengers, but both are tar- be carrying several science experiments for NASA. higher than it ever had before, surpassing what the geting the first such flights this year. Blue Origin has The small rocket crossed the frontier of space last US Air Force considers the boundary of space, and not yet announced the ticket price to ride on its New year, which is internationally agreed to be 62 miles (100 marking the first manned flight to space from US soil Shepard spaceflights.—AFP

IN Picture Bleeding risks may Women cosmonauts that made history in offset aspirin’s benefit vs Russia’s quest to explore space heart disease TAMPA (United States)—Should strokes, heart attacks and deaths healthy people take aspirin to from cardiovascular disease ward off heart disease? The no- among those who took aspirin. tion has been controversial, and Aspirin use was also linked the medical advice mixed.But a to an increased risk of “major review of scientific data on the bleeding events compared with topic on Tuesday showed that no aspirin,” it said.Statistically, any benefits are slight, and are the benefits were close to the counterbalanced by a matching risks.If 10,000 people without rise in bleeding risks.Aspirin is a heart disease took no aspirin for blood thinner and can help pre- a year, 61 of them would have a vent clots that may lead to heart heart attack or stroke, explained attack or stroke. But aspirin also Kevin McConway, emeritus pro- boosts the risk of hemorrhage fessor of applied statistics at The in the brain, stomach and intes- Open University. If 10,000 similar tines. people took aspirin for a year, “When considering the to- 57 of them would have a heart tality of evidence, cardiovascular attack or stroke. benefits associated with aspirin “Only four fewer in 10,000, were modest and equally bal- but that still has some impor- anced by major bleeding events,” tance given how common such said the report in the Journal of diseases are and how serious the American Medical Associ- cardiovascular disease is,” said Yelena Serova became the first female Russian cosmonaut to visit the International Space Station on ation.The meta-analysis exam- McConway, who was not involved 26 September 2014. Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos is putting together a team of female cosmonauts to conduct flights into outer space, a source in the space industry said earlier. Only four ined 10 prior studies involving a in the study.Heart disease is the women have traveled into orbit in the history of Soviet and Russian space exploration: Valentina total of more than 164,000 people top killer of people worldwide, Tereshkova (1963), Svetlana Savitskaya (1982, 1984), Yelena Kondakova (1994, 1997) and Yelena Serova with an average age of 62.Com- taking 17.9 million lives around (2014). Yelena Serova became the first Russian woman cosmonaut to set out on a long space flight in the paring aspirin users to those who the planet each year, for one- past 20 years. Russian women in space - in photo gallery by TASS. PHOTO: TASS don’t take aspirin, researchers third of all deaths, says the World found “significant reductions” in Health Organization.—AFP 24 JANUARY 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR AFF U-22 championship: Time changed for Group B matches

THE time slots for Group B will now take place at 3 p.m. Hence, Indonesia will take matches of the Asian Football instead of 6 p.m. As a result, on Malaysia at 3 p.m. the same Federation’s U-22 Championship Myanmar’s opponents Malay- day, said the source. 2019, starting 18 February, which sia and host Cambodia will play A total of nine teams will be Myanmar is scheduled to partic- against each other at 6 p.m. the participating in the tourney. My- ipate in, have been changed, ac- same day. anmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, and cording to a statement released The time slot for the match host Cambodia are in Group B. by the Myanmar Football Feder- between host Cambodia and My- Defending champion Thai- ation (MFF) yesterday. anmar on 20 February has also land, Asian football star Viet As per the new schedule, been changed to 6 p.m. instead Nam, the Philippines, Laos, and the match between Myanmar of 3 p.m., said a source with the Timor Leste have been placed and Indonesia on 18 February MFF. in Group A.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) Sylla leads list of top goal scorers in Week 2 of MNL WITH Week 2 of the Myanmar previous week’s match against Rakhine United F.C., Soe Myat National League 2019 concluding, Hantharwady United F.C. Thu from Dagon F.C., Myanmar Yangon United striker Sylla Se- Shan United striker Maycon national team’s young football kou is leading the list of top goal Rogerio is next on the list, with a star Win Naing Tun from Ya- Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova hits a return against Serena scorers with a total of four goals. total of three goals. danarbon F.C., and Yan Paing Soe Williams of the US during their women’s singles quarter-final match on Sylla scored two goals this Htoo Aung from Southern from Ayeyawady United F.C. are day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 23 week in the match against Chin- Myanmar F.C., Kyi Lin from the tied for the third place, with two January, 2019. PHOTO: AFP land F.C. and two more in the Yangon United F.C., Sameul from goals each.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) Serena dumped as Pliskova reaches Open semis Koreans lurk for ‘public enemy’ Qatar in MELBOURNE (Australia)—Serena Williams was sensationally Asian Cup quarters bundled out of the Australian Open on Wednesday after an epic three-set fight with Czech seventh seed Karolina Pliskova for a ABU DHABI (United Arab Emirates)—Title-chas- happy with our performance—I think we’re better semi-final spot. ing South Korea dodged a bullet to reach the Asian than that.”South Korea’s quest to end 59 years of Pliskova won 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to set up a final four clash with Jap- Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, while Qatar toppled Asian Cup hurt looked to be safely on track when anese fourth seed Naomi Osaka, ending the American great’s Iraq 1-0 in a full-blooded Gulf clash. Hwang Hee-chan pounced on a loose ball to lash dream of claiming a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at The Koreans were taken to extra time by tiny home two minutes before half-time. Melbourne Park this year. Bahrain in Dubai where a thumping header from Mohamed Al Romaihi equalised with a poach- The 26-year-old survived four match points in a rollercoaster substitute Kim Jin-su earned them a 2-1 win and er’s strike 13 minutes from time to send a shiver third set that Williams led 5-1 before collapsing to defeat in two dragged the tournament co-favourites through to through a Korean side under enormous pressure hours 10 minutes. face Qatar—the team local fans love to hate. to improve on their runners-up finish in 2015. “I was almost in the locker room, now I’m standing here as “It was a tough game,” said South Korea cap- But normal service was resumed in extra time the winner. It’s a great feeling,” an exhausted Pliskova said. tain Son Heung-min after the Taeguk Warriors when right-back Lee Yong’s pinpoint cross invited “My mind was in the locker room. I wasn’t playing very well reached the quarter-finals for the seventh straight Kim to come steaming in at the back post to score in the third set but I thought let’s try, this game at 5-2. She got a time.“It’s all about attitude as well, and I’m a bit un- with an unstoppable header.—AFP little bit shaky in the end so I took my chances and I won.” Williams, 37, had blazed through the early stages of the tournament, seeing off world number one Simona Halep in the fourth round. But against Pliskova she lacked the intensity she had previ- ously displayed and was soon trailing for the first time during her campaign after a slew of uncharacteristic errors. Pliskova, who entered this year’s tournament on a high after winning the Brisbane International warm-up, came out firing and out served Williams to take the first set. Williams rebounded in the second set before imploding in the third when she had the finish line in sight. Former world number one Pliskova has made the quarter-fi- nals in her last two appearances at Melbourne Park and made the final at the US Open in 2016. She has been a regular in the second week of Grand Slams in Bahrain’s midfielder Ali Madan (l) recent years, reaching the quarters or better six times since late marks South Korea’s forward Heung- 2016, but is still searching for a breakthrough win. min Son (c) during the 2019 AFC The Czech said the win over Williams was a huge confidence Asian Cup Round of 16 football match booster before facing US Open champion Osaka. between South Korea and Bahrain at “She’s dangerous but nobody is more dangerous than Serena,” the Rashid Stadium in Dubai on 22 January, 2019. PHOTO: AFP she said.—AFP