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ITTLE are we aware that, often in life, our very fears are capable enough to bring out our greatest strengths to limelight. Only in L the face of the mightiest obstacles can we discover our fortes. Life is full of ups and downs, and there really is no man who can outwardly claim that By Sandy D life for him has been a bed full of roses. Consequently, it Grade 11, ICEC is wise to keep in mind that the most beautiful flowers MoHT: Showcasing unique culture, way of life, traditions on have concealed underlying pricks and thorns. Indeed, it is wistful thinking to wish for a life free from hardships. However, “Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in its head,” and so the great playwright William Shakespeare had suggested. One can firmly say that dreadful they may be, adversities actually turn out to be blessings in disguise. In Darwin’s theory of evolution, it is stated that there takes place a struggle for existence, and through the process of ‘survival of the fittest’, the dominating party of our planet is ultimately determined. Surely, a man is who he can be due to the difficulties he has duly encountered and overcome. Perhaps, if he were to give up midway, he would only be left with the bitter taste of defeat as a result. Who doesn’t experience the setbacks in life? Rather, these innu- merous failures are simply stepping stones for those bound to grasp higher success. People are not famous for trifling matters. The world’s heroes are born out of trials of adversity. Take Abraham Lincoln, Myanmar to the world; raising living standards of people Mahatma Gandhi and General Aung San for instance. Lincoln was shot dead, Gandhi was assassinated and the same goes for General Aung San. However, they become martyrs that will forever be ingrained in the hearts of their nations and the world. Undeniably, these so-called adversities give us yet an- other chance to try. Being intellectual creatures, humans learn from their mistakes. They battle against the odds and strive forward. Take a look at Japan! A country that had gone through tremendous effects of the Second World War is now brimming with prosperity. Through much blood and PAGE-8,9 Pull-outtears, sweat and sacrifices, Japan is no longer is a small supplement nation at the mercy of the World War and has become an affluent country with a main say in the development of today’s global affairs. What of the island-country Singapore? It really is wonderous how in a matter of decades, Singapore has changed into one of the most influential nations in the world. In days of prosperity and pleasure, we are inclined to remain ignorant of these struggles. Peaceful moments are also as fleeting as they come. True tranquility is established once one stands steadfast to their principles and fearlessly undertakes this great tribulation. After bright days come dark ones. Naturally, a gloomy sky promises a colorful rainbow when the shower has come to pass. A will is eternal. No mountain is too tall to overcome. Let us turn the tides and live gloriously!

Vol. VI, No. 11, 9th Waning of Tagu 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 28 April 2019 State Counsellor participates in roundtable meeting of 2nd Belt and Road Forum

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the roundtable meeting of 2nd Belt and Road Forum for international Cooperation in Beijing, China yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

TATE Counsellor Daw Upon arrival at the Yanqi ing Connectivity to Explore bring more benefits to all Belt and mega-infrastructure pro- Aung San Suu Kyi partic- Lake International Conference New Sources of Growth” at the and Road partner countries jects contributed largely to trade Sipated in the roundtable Centre in Beijing, the State Jixian Hall. through improved infrastruc- facilitation, economic growth meeting of the Second Belt and Counsellor was welcomed by Speaking at the meeting, ture and people-to-people link- and job creation through flows Road Forum for International Chinese President Xi Jinjping. she said Myanmar recognized ages. of goods, services and people, Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing She took part in the round- fully that enhancing connectiv- Facilitating connectivity in she added. yesterday. table meeting entitled “Boost- ity, both hard and soft, would regional infrastructure plans SEE PAGE-3 28 APRIL 2019 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Government, businesspersons hold 26th regular monthly meeting in Yangon

ICE President U Myint made and issues raised by the Swe, Chairman of the business persons. VPrivate Sector Develop- Yangon Region Chief Min- ment Committee (PSDC) and ister U Phyo Min Thein then businesspersons held the 26th explained about works imple- regular meeting at the Union of mented and future works in Myanmar Federation of Cham- Yangon Region for private sec- bers of Commerce and Industry tor development and prepara- (UMFCCI) in Yangon yesterday tions made to hold the Yangon morning. Region Investment Forum to In his address to the meet- increase investment in Yangon ing the Vice President said the Region. 20-members PSDC was formed UMFCCI President U Zaw in 24 October 2016 by Presiden- Min Win also explained about tial order to effectively carry the status of implementing de- out the tasks of the private sec- cisions made at the past meet- tor development framework. It ings, public-private discussions had reached a life term of two held for private sector develop- and half years and had formed ment, increasing export and five work committees to co- status of sector wise works. ordinate difficulties faced by Ministry of Commerce businesses with relevant union Department of Trade Director ministerial departments and Vice President U Myint Swe delivers the speech at the meeting of the 26th regular meeting at UMFCCI General U Min Min then ex- office in Yangon. PHOTO: MNA state and region governments. plained about posting the My- It had been holding regular anmar Doing Business Website. monthly meetings with busi- Illegal imports through the changes to laws, rules, work and Union Minister for Com- Later Muse-Namkham ness persons starting from border were threatening the procedures; time required; fees merce Dr. than Myint explained Border Trade Merchant Asso- December 2016 and this was existence of small and medium and costs etc. were posted so about arrangements made to ciation Vice Chairman U Min the 26th meeting. Respons- enterprises (SMEs) and PSDC everything could be learnt at export pulses, beans and rice Naing Soe, Myanmar Retailers es to suggestions and issues has formed illegal trade control a single place. to foreign countries. Association general secretary raised by business persons up and prevention groups in nine As private sector develop- Afterwards Union Minister Daw Tin Su Hlaing and My- to the 25th meeting were be- regions and states and during ment plays an important role in for Planning and Finance U Soe anmar Cosmetics Association ing sent back to relevant busi- September 2019 to March 2019, the country’s development the Win explained about arrange- Chairman U Kyaw Min sub- nesses through the UMFCCI. 436 arrests of an estimated Ks government was giving priority ments made by the ministry mitted sector wise difficulties Responses included matters 5.145 billion worth of illegal im- towards ease of doing business towards speeding up trade and faced and suggestions that were resolved as well as ports were made. The Vice President, Union matters that were still being On the matter of raising Ministers, Yangon Region Chief resolved as it needed time. the quality of the products, all Minister and officials gave ad- For these matters, officials need to cooperate towards long As private sector development vice and comments to ensure from the five work committees term durability of the products. coordination and effective im- made arrangements for pub- Business persons in the entire plays an important role in the plementation based on matters lic-private dialogues among Supply Chain including man- raised at the meeting. private businesses and rele- ufacturer, transporter, port country’s development the gov- vant ministries to resolve the clearance, shipping line, stores, The following officials -at matter in stages, said the Vice packers, distributers and con- ernment was giving priority to- tended the meeting: President. sumers need to cooperate. Vice-Chairman of PSDC The Trade sector played an Now was the final phase wards ease of doing business for and Union Minister for Com- important role in the develop- for this year to increase Ease merce Dr. Than Myint, Union ment of a country’s economy. of Doing Business. Index wise the private sector and had been Minister for Planning and Fi- Private and public sectors were responsible departments need relaxing work processes. nance U Soe Win, Union Minis- cooperating towards increasing to make timely changes. Indi- ter for Investment and Foreign annual trade volume and dur- cator wise Reforms were being Economic Relations U Thaung ing fiscal year 2018-2019 (as of made in preparation of the Do- Tun, Yangon Region Chief Min- 12 April) trade volume reached ing Business 2020 Report. For for the private sector and had flow of goods and status of es- ister U Phyo Min Thein, Dep- US$ 18.612 billion which was business persons to know how been relaxing work processes. tablishing a Central Provident uty Minister U Win Maw Tun, US$ 0.312 billion more than the Indicator wise Reforms were In return private businesses Fund (CPF) to enable retiring UMFCCI President, Vice Pres- same period of the last fiscal conducted by relevant govern- must conduct businesses re- public servants to own homes, idents and members, officials year. Private sector partici- ment departments and where sponsibly and become respon- provide health care and month- from five work committees, de- pation in this was US$ 15.662 to enquire about it, the Myan- sible businesses. ly support. partmental officials, officials billion or 84 percent. mar Ease of Doing Business Associations and entities Following this, Union Min- from Muse-Namkham Border As obtaining the latest Website was launched starting participating in today’s meeting ister for Investment and For- Trade Merchant Association, news and information played from today in addition to the were urged to discuss openly eign Economic Relations U Myanmar Retailers Associa- a vital role for business persons websites of the ministries. the difficulties they face with Thaung Tun explained about tion and Myanmar Cosmetics to catch up with the changing On this website works con- the relevant Union Ministers, the ministry’s work on increas- Association. economic environment, all ducted on the 10 Indicators; Deputy Ministers and officials ing local and foreign invest- The meeting came to a were urged to regularly check Call Centers where questions who were in attendance, said ment, create job opportunities close after a concluding speech websites and Facebook pages can be raised; frequently the Vice President. for the people and the minis- by the Vice President. — MNA of government departments. asked questions and answers; Next, PSDC Vice Chairman try’s response to suggestions (Translated by Zaw Min) 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Our country is still in poverty with necessities in every sector;which is why we need That is why in the coming year 1380, our Union Govern- to carry on our struggle and work hard in all sectors. In the international arena, we ment has decided to keep in high regard the need for “col- are facing pressure, criticisms and misunderstandings. The challenges and difficulties lective strength” to overcome our country’s challenges. our country and our people are facing today are many. Although every issue cannot be solved easily, we will have to make utmost efforts to solve these issues according to each priority sector. (Excerpt from the speech by State Counsellor Daw Aung (Excerpt from the speech by President U Win Myint at the ceremony to take oath of San Suu Kyi on the 2nd Anniversary of NLD Government on office at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on th30 March 2018) 1st April 2018)

State Counsellor participates in roundtable meeting …

FROM PAGE-1 infrastructure projects could transform a country’s economy She continued to say that at and effectively improve the live- the same time, they were aware lihood opportunities of local pop- of possible challenges, such as fi- ulations. Developing countries nancial risks embedded in mega such as Myanmar were in dire infrastructure projects. Com- need of infrastructure develop- prehensive long-term financial ment, she added. planning, adequate investment No less than facilities con- funding and a well-equipped re- nectivity, People-to-People gional financial risk early-warn- connectivity contributes to the ing system to foster the develop- fostering of sustainable develop- ment of sustainable and resilient ment. In her concluding remarks, infrastructure within the BRI the State Counsellor highlighted framework would be crucial. a few key areas where special It was worthwhile to remind attention was required in the ourselves that the maintenance interests of enhancing people- of big infrastructure enterprises to- people connectivity: was sometimes more challeng- - First, in the field of edu- ing than their initial implementa- cation, especially higher educa- tion. But some successful mega tion, we need cooperation and

Comprehensive long-term financial

planning, adequate investment fund- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinjping. PHOTO : MNA ing and a well-equipped regional fi- nancial risk early-warning system to standardization, along with glo- es, educational cooperation and Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu balization for better quality as- scholarship programmes to en- Kyi attended a roundtable meet- foster the development of sustainable surance. This could be promoted hance people-to-people bonds ing titled “Strengthening Policy and resilient infrastructure within the through exchanges of ideas and and friendship. Synergy and Building Closer expereinces between peoples - Second, the field of Partnership” held at the Yanqi BRI framework would be crucial. and disciplines and we are eager tourism can also enhance mu- Hotel. to see more academic exchang- tual understanding and provide After the meeting, State substantial foreign capital inflow Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu and employment opportunities. Kyi attended the third session It can also contribute to great- of the roundtable meeting titled er harmony and peace between “Promoting Green and Sustain- diverse societies. We could work able Development to Implement together to promote tourism by the UN 2030 Agenda” at the Yan- facilitating tourist safety and gi Lake International conference security measures, easing visa Centre. regulations for tourists, and fos- Also present at the meetings tering socially, culturally, and en- together with the State Counsel- vironmentally sustainable tour- lor were Union Minister U Kyaw ism. Tin, Ambassador of Myanmar - Third, cultural exchang- to China U Thit Lin Ohn and es deepen intercultural under- officials. standing and bring peoples from Following the meeting, the far flung regions closer together. State Counsellor met with Aus- - Fourth, we should keep trian Chancellor Mr. Sebastian in mind that the business sec- Kurz at the Yanqi Lake Interna- tor could also play a valuable tional Conference Centre. role in fostering people to peo- At the meeting, they dis- ple connectivity through social cussed prospects for promot- and environmentally responsi- ing cooperation and bilateral ble enterprises, said the State cooperation in infrastructure, Counsellor. and technology for the e-Gov- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meeting with Austrian Chancellor Mr. Sebastian Kurz. PHOTO: MNA In the afternoon, State ernment sector.—MNA 28 APRIL 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Vice President U Henry Van Thio continues inspection tour of Chin State

VICE President U Henry Van arrange for supplying clean and Thio who was in Chin State to potable water. inspect regional development The Vice President and party works went to Kan Pa Le ele- then went to Baw Khwee planta- phant foot yam and hill fruit dry- tion and inspected the planting of ing and value adding work at No. avocado and medicinal orchids. 2 Ward, Kanpetlet Town on 26 Agriculture Department Deputy April in the afternoon. The Vice Director General U Aye Ko Ko President was accompanied by explained about works to be im- Chin State Chief Minister Salai plemented in the plantation from Lian Luai, State Hluttaw Speaker 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 and the U Zo Bawi, Deputy Minister Maj- Vice President and State Chief Gen Than Htut and U Hla Maw Minister gave advice to ensure Oo, state ministers and officials. coordination. There, the Vice President Later, the Vice President was briefed about the status of inspected the construction of planting elephant foot yam or Mone Chaung Bridge and Lemyo white spot giant arum (Amor- Chaung Bridge on Mindat-Matu- phophallus paeoniifolius), Avo- pi road. The bridges were being cado and coffee and development constructed by the Special Bridge of MSMEs (micro, small and Group 1. medium enterprises) by Myan- X Mon Chaung Bridge was 60 mar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable ft. long and the construction will Producers and Exporters Asso- be completed on 30 September Vice President U Henry Van Thio observes inspects elephant foot yam or white spot giant arum production in ciation general secretary Daw Chin State yesterday. PHOTO : MNA 2019. Lemyo Chaung Bridge was Sanda Myo. 240 ft. long and the construction In response to the briefing farmer can be more than Ks 14 town where factory owner U Ma taining treatment. will be completed on 30 April 2020. the Vice President gave com- million it is learnt. Hon explained about the factory, From there the Vice Pres- After inspecting the bridges ments regarding producing and Yesterday morning the Vice production of coffee and future ident went to the Ministry of the Vice President went to the marketing elephant foot yam, av- President and party went to expansion plan. Construction, Construction 3, Matupi People’s Hospital where ocado and coffee as value added Mindat District, Kanpetlet Town- The Vice President com- Special Building Group 9 brief- Dr. Talun Kyon Htan explained products, the need to control the ship, Khaw Nu M’ Cong (Nat- mented that support and as- ing hall where Chief Engineer about patients undertaking treat- market in the best possible way, ma Taung) National Park and sistance would be provided to U Khin Maung Swe explained ment, status of providing medi- to form associations and groups inspected the national park con- successfully produce world class about construction of the hospital cines for free, construction work to produce Chin products that servation and protection works. coffee in Chin State. Efforts must expansion ward and staff house status in fiscal year 2018-2019, sta- meet the market requirement The Vice President gave advice be made toward penetrating in- undertaken by the Special Build- tus of constructing a two-story six and arranging loans for MSMEs. regarding retaining cleanliness ternational market with high ing Group 9. rooms staff house, employment In Chin State elephant foot and conservation of eco-system, quality coffee and quality packing The Vice President gave of medical personnel and other yam was produced in Matupi, and departments and local people system and provided advice to en- advice and comments to ensure personnel in the hospital, con- Mindat and Paletwa townships. to protect and preserve scarce sure coordination regarding the coordination regarding the ex- struction of Public Health Officer An acre of land can yield more species as cultural heritage. requirements with departmental planation made and inspected Office and concrete lining the cir- than 3,000 Viss (Viss = 1.53293 Khaw Nu M’ Cong Nation- officials. The factory was learnt to the construction site. cuit road around the hospital and kg = 3.6 lb) of elephant foot yam al Park was established in 1936, be producing best quality Arabica Afterwards the Vice Presi- the road to the staff house. and if properly planted, the yield proposed as national park in 1997, coffee with modern equipment dent and party went to inspect the The Ministry of Health and per acre can be from 5,000 Viss became a national park in 2010 by systematically selecting best construction of Mindat Universi- Sports Director General Dr. Soe to 8,000 Viss earning the farmer and finally became an ASEAN quality natural Arabica coffee ty where District Administrator Oo then explained about fulfilling more than Ks 8.3 million. heritage park in 2012. It covers beans from Chin State. U Maung Htoo explained about and supporting the hospital’s re- An acre of avocado yield an area of 176,202 acres (71,305 The Vice President and party works completed, future works quirements. Later the Vice Pres- about 3 tons per year and at US$ hectares) and was at an elevation went on to Mindat Town, District and work requirements. The Vice ident inspected the health care 1,300 per ton, an income of Ks 5.8 of 10,200 ft (3053 meter). People’s Hospital to inspect the President remarked on retaining services provided, gave encour- million can be achieved. If both Next the Vice President health care services provided, existing trees in the construction agement to patients and provided avocado and elephant foot yam and party went to Hornbill cof- encouraged and provided cash site as much as possible, to speed them with cash support.—MNA were planted the income for the fee factory in west ward, Mindat support for the local people ob- up the construction work and to (Translated by Zaw Min)

IED in Kyaukphyu Township Administrator Office defused by security forces

AN IED (improvised explosive In the incident, securi- to destroy departmental build- device) setup by AA group in the ty personnel were informed ings. compound of Kyaukphyu Town- about a suspicious object about The public was urged to re- ship Administrator Office was 20 ft. from the front of the dep- port on any suspicious objects defused by security personnel uty district administrator’s to security personnel in a timely on the afternoon of 26 April. house. manner and the security forces The object was a 6 inch long will continue to work towards de- 4 inch diameter plastic pipe made fusing and deactivating mines The improvised explosive up as an IED and the security and explosive devices, according device planted by AA group personnel deactivated it. to news released by Office of the in Kyaukphyu Township Administrator Office AA group had been setting Commander-in-Chief of Defence compound. PHOTO : MNA up and IEDs on public roads as Services.—MNA (Translated by well as placing explosive devices Zaw Min) 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Senior General returns from Russia COMMANDER-in-Chief of De- of the Commander-in-Chief of fence Services Senior General Defence Services, Nay Pyi Taw Min Aung Hlaing and party who Command Commander, Russian were in St. Petersburg, Russian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Federation arrived back in Nay Dr. Nikolay Listopadov, Deputy Pyi Taw yesterday. Military Attaché and officials at The Senior General and par- the Nay Pyi Taw Airport. ty were welcomed by Deputy The Senior General and par- Commander-in-Chief of Defence ty were seen off by Myanmar Services Commander-in-Chief Military Attaché (Army, Navy (Army) Vice Senior General Soe and Air Force) Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Chief of General Staff (Army, Soe Moe, Commander from the Navy, Air Force) General Mya Navy of the Russian Federation Tun Oo, Commander-in-Chief Dmitry Krainov and officials at (Navy) Admiral Tin Aung San, the Pulkovo-3 Airport in Russia Commander-in-Chief (Air) Gen- on Friday evening (26 April). — Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air Force) Brig-Gen Kyaw Soe Moe, Commander from the Navy of eral Maung Maung Kyaw, high MNA (Translated by Kyaw the Russian Federation Dmitry Krainov and officials see off the Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the Pulkovo-3 ranking officers from the Office Zin Tun) Airport in Russia on Friday. PHOTO : OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF DEFENCE SERVICES

Union Minister Dr. Myo Thein Gyi attends inauguration of empowerment training courses for private school teachers

the meeting, Dr. Myo Thein Gyi would be conducted for all the in fostering a higher standard said that in carrying out the primary teachers, training of education. Then Union Min- changes of the educational re- course for Grade-7 would be ister and party took part in the forms, most reforms had been conducted for middle-school discussion entitled “Survey of made for primary education teachers and training course for Improvement and Challenges sectors since 2016. As for the Grade-10 would be conducted in Basic Education” at the event. Ministry of Education, efforts for the high-school teachers in Next, Union Minister Dr. were being made to promote the coming 2020. As for the teachers, Myo Thein Gyi and officials re- private educational sector, which continuous learning should be plied the queries raised by the was as an effort to generate out- done to enhance their English attendees, and the event was standing students while striving and ICT skills while carrying out carried out according to the to boost the empowerment of the to train the students for their un- procedures. On 26 April, Union teachers from state-run schools, derstandings and instilling the Minister and party went to Au- private schools and monastic ed- value of diversity, cooperation, tomotive Technology Research ucation schools. In making the extensive learning with the use Institute (ATRI) in Pyin Oo Lwin changes of the curriculum, all of library and vast reading, de- and continued to the University Union Minister Dr. Myo Thein Gyi delivers the speech at the the text books, including KG and inauguration of empowerment training courses for private school veloping sports, music and arts of Technology (Yatanarpon Cyber teachers in Mandalay yesterday. PHOTO : MNA Grade 12, would be completed skills, responsibility, accountabil- City) and the University of Man- in 2022-2023 academic year. In ity, innovation, creativity for the dalay, where Union Minister met THE inauguration of empower- First, Chair of Mandalay Re- this year, training courses for long-term development. With the with rector, pro-rector, professors ment training courses for private gion Private School Teachers’ Grade-3 was being conducted cooperation of the education and (heads of departments), lectur- school teachers conducting the Association Daw Hnin Hnin Maw for all the primary teachers from health, training courses for to- ers, faculty members with their B.E.H.S School-level courses was presented the reports on em- state-run schools, private schools bacco, drinks and betel quid-free families and students to discuss held, yesterday morning, at No. powerment training course for and monastic education schools zones, abiding by the traffic rules, their educational measures, re- 6 B.E.H.S in Mandalay, where private school teachers who are while carrying out to conduct reproductive health, parentless search works, difficulties, weak- Union Minister for Education conducting basic, education-level the courses for Grade-6 for the children and healthy lifestyle, ness, strengths and on-going Dr. Myo Thein Gyi attended and courses. middle-school teachers. Moreo- would be carried out. Thus, co- process, it was learnt.—MNA delivered a remark. In his opening remarks at ver training course for Grade-4 operation plays a central role (Translated by Win Ko Ko Aung) King’s Day of the Netherlands celebrated in Yangon

KING’S Day (Koningsdag), the two nations. Finance U Soe Win, Union Min- national holiday celebration Ambassador of the Kingdom ister for Social Welfare, Relief of the Kingdom of the Nether- of the Netherlands to Myanmar and Resettlement Dr. Win Myat lands, was celebrated at the At- Mr. Wouter Robert Marie Jurgen Aye and wife, Yangon Mayor U las Rooftop Bar and Longue in and wife hosted a dinner recep- Maung Maung Soe, Ambassador Sanchaung Township, Yangon tion to the Union Minister and of the Kingdom of the Nether- yesterday evening. attendees. lands to Myanmar Mr. Wouter The celebration began with Afterwards, the Union Min- Robert Marie Jurgen and wife, the playing of the anthems of isters, together with the Am- officials from foreign embassies the Republic of the Union of bassador of the Kingdom of the in Myanmar and invited guests. Myanmar and the Kingdom of Netherlands and wife posed for —MNA Union Minister U Soe Win, Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye and wife the Netherlands, following the commemorative group photo. pose for a group photo with Netherlands Ambassador Mr. Wouter Union Minsters and attendees Present at the event were (Translated by Kyaw Zin Robert Marie Jurgen and wife. PHOTO : MNA saluted the national flags of the Union Minister for Planning and Tun) 28 APRIL 2019 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Mango festival to be held on 16-18 May in Mandalay www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR THE Myanmar Mango Market Aye Min Soe and Technology Development [email protected] Association will sponsor the SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT second annual mango festival Kyaw Myaing near Kuthodaw Pagoda in Man- dalay between 16 and 18 May, SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min according to its secretary, U Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Soe Naing. Win Ko Ko Aung This is part of the associa-

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR tion’s efforts to introduce local- Ye Htut Tin, ly produced mangoes to mer- [email protected] chants and seek new markets for potential varieties of mango LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), through festivals. [email protected] A wide variety of mangos Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), grown in regions and states, [email protected] plus value-added mango prod- TRANSLATORS ucts, will be displayed for sale Khaing Thanda Lwin, during the three-day festival. Hay Mar Tin Win, The first mango festival held in Mandalay on 20-22 May 2018, when more than 15 tons of mangos were sold The number of booths is expect- Ei Myat Mon through a special sale programme. PHOTO : 002 Kyaw Zin Lin ed to increase during the second Kyaw Zin Tun festival. festival. losses due to damage at mango exported mostly to China, Sin- The first mango festival was Market experts estimate plantations. gapore and Thailand. Among REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, successfully held on 20-22 May that mango production is likely Growers are expected to other varieties, Seintalone, [email protected] 2018, when more than 15 tons to drop this season, due to un- rely on local consumption this Myakyauk and Machitsu are of mangos were sold through favourable weather conditions. season, instead of export mar- the most popular.—IPRD PHOTOGRAPHER a special sale programme, Mango growers in Mandalay kets. (Translated by Khaing Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar which attracted people to the Region are currently facing Myanmar’s mangos are Thanda Lwin) COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe Free rabies vaccination underway in Kyonepyaw Township

EDITORIAL SECTION vaccines to dogs and cats be- and symptoms of rabies is slow, (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 ginning in May. when dog bites are not close to The department will issue the brain. The signs and symp- CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION 300 free rabies shots across the toms are fast when the dog bite San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 township, including 200 rabies injuries are very close to the shots in Aungsan and Pinlong brain. ADVERTISING & MARKETING wards and the remaining 100 in The symptoms of rabies ( +95) (01) 8604530, Tayza and Pinlong wards. can appear from 14 to 15 days Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] Regarding rabies, Dr. Swe to more than a year after the [email protected] Mu Han, assistant director of bite happens. the Township Livestock, Breed- Pets were required to be Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at ing and Veterinary Department, vaccinated in order to prevent No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan said, “Rabies can spread to all the loss of animal and human Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light animals. The people should give lives. under Printing Permit No. of Myanmar Daily vaccines to their pets, if they Dr. Swe Mu Han has urged 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. love them. This would amount the public to give free rabies [email protected] A veterinarian gives free rabies vaccines to the dog. to safeguarding the lives of vaccines to their animals at PHOTO : NAY WIN MYINT www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com humans, as rabies cannot be the office on 1 May.—Nay Win www.facebook.com/TheGNLM THE Department of Livestock, onepyaw Township, Ayeyawady spread to people if pets get Myint (Translated by Khaing Breeding and Veterinary in Ky- Region, will give free rabies vaccinated. Showing the signs Thanda Lwin)

32 houses destroyed as fire breaks out in Chanmyathazi

SOME 32 houses were de- 93 fire engines worked for 42 stroyed when a fire broke out minutes to bring the fire under in ward 853, Chan (South) ward, control. Three people were seri- Write for us Chanmyathazi Township, Man- ously injured in the fire and 32

We appreciate your feedback and dalay yesterday. houses were destroyed. contributions. If you have any comments The blaze occurred around The police have taken ac- or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email 7:50 am at the house of Daw tion against Daw Khin Than [email protected] Khin Than Nu due to an electric Nu, 45. A relief camp has been with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only short-circuit caused by over- opened in Chan (South) ward, able to publish “Letter to the Editor” heated wires. Chanmyathazi Township, that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words The fire quickly spread to for the people who lost their please be aware that your letter will be other houses. homes.—Than Zaw Min (IPRD) edited. Fire breaks out at Chanmyathazi Township in Mandalay yesterday. PHOTO : THAN ZAW MIN (IPRD) About 400 firemen and (Translated by Hay Mar) 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Myanmar’s overseas trade up over $130 mln in current FY

TRADE between Myanmar and through by sea in internation- international trade partners al trade. As of 19 April in the crossed US$18.8 billion so far current fiscal, the country’s in the current fiscal year, an maritime trade amounted to increase of over $130 million, almost $13.3 billion, whereas or 0.7 per cent, from the cor- its external border trade was responding period last FY, the pegged at $5.5 billion. Ministry of Commerce reported When compared with this this Friday. time last year, Myanmar’s During six and a half non-border trade decreased by months, Myanmar exported over $300 million but its border $8.98 billion worth of domestic trade increased by over $460 products to international buy- million. ers, and imported $9.8 billion Normally, the country ex- worth of commodities, resulting ports seven major groups of in a trade deficit of over $844 commodities—agricultural, million, which decreased by forest, marine and animal prod- over $656 million, as against ucts, minerals, manufactured the same time last FY, when products and other miscella- the country recorded a trade neous items. It usually imports deficit of $1.5 billion. four major categories of com- Compared with last FY, the modities—capital goods, inter- current import value declined mediate products, consumer The container ship arrives at Yangon port for doing further export and import processes. PHOTO : PHOE KHWAR by over $600 million from both goods and CMP raw materials. border and non-border trade, During the 2018 mi- while the current export value ni-budget period (April-Sep- imports were $9.8 billion, total- report indicated that Myan- 2017-2018 FY.—Shwe Khine increased by over $740 million. tember), the country’s exports ling $14.2 billion. mar-international trade exceed- (Translated by Khaing Thanda Goods are delivered mainly reached $8.8 billion while its The ministry’s statistical ed $25 billion in the previous Lwin) Prices of mango fall in Farmers to get land compensation Myanmar-Sino market in after resale of confiscated lands post-Thingyan period By Aye Yamon Oo such occupied land to those waiting for a chance to ma- who want to purchase land nipulate property prices", said YANGON regional government with occupancy. But the cost U Phyo Min Thein, the chief will deliver land compensation of the buildings will be added minister. to local farmers after reselling to the selling price,” said the The regional government confiscated lands, said U Phyo chief minister. will not resell the land to those Min Thein, the Chief Minister A regional-level commit- who will manipulate the land for Yangon Regional Govern- tee has been formed to oversee market only. They will sell the ment. the disposal of the confiscated land to those who will invest He made his announce- land and payment of the com- in building factories and work- ment at the 26th regular meet- pensation. Nearly K 40 billion shops, as well as in implement- ing between the Vice President needs to be paid to local farm- ing low-cost and affordable and the entrepreneurs held on ers for the confiscated land. housing projects. 27 April at the Office of Myan- "In fact, there are already The committee will an- Mangoes seen at a market. PHOTO : THANT ZIN (MUSE) mar Federation of Chambers terms and conditions which nounce the list very soon. of Commerce and Industry the buyers must abide by. The “Investments are annually THE price of mango has fallen of the mango was linked to an (UMFCCI). buyers are the entrepreneurs, made in billions to upgrade in the Myanmar-Sino bilateral increase in inflow of mangos to “We have planned to pay and the government's objec- the roads and bridges, as well export market in the post-Thing- the market. land compensation to the lo- tive of selling the land to them as to improve the drainage yan period, said U Kyaw Soe Regularly, China imports lo- cal farmers. We have heard is to construct factories and system. Dagon Myothit has Naing, secretary of Myanmar cal varieties of Seintalone, Hin- that some local farmers only conduct business, in contri- developed through this kind Mango Market and Technology tha, Yingwe and Padamyanga- want their land back, instead bution to a part of the national of investments in infrastruc- Development Association. mauk from Myanmar. of compensation. People are industrial development. But ture. The land price will not The prices of exported man- Commercial plantations saying that they don’t want the majority of the entrepre- increase without government go decreased to 140 Chinese of mangos are found mostly in the compensation. As for us, neurs are merely holding the building the infrastructure. yuans per package, from its Mandalay and Sagaing regions, we will resell all the confis- land ownership and the per- We will not allow local farm- peak of 170 yuans during the as well as Shan and Kachin cated land. Then, we will offer mits to implement government ers to get back their land at period before Thingyan, the an- states. the land compensation at the projects. It is quite clear that the prevailing prices. They will nual New Year Water Festival of In his view, U Kyaw Soe Na- market price prevailing at the they buy land, not to take part be reimbursed what they have Myanmar. ing said mango growers need to time of confiscation. Even if in implementation of the gov- paid only,” said Chief Minister U Kyaw Soe Naing said the purchase insurance to protect there are people living on the ernment projects, but to hold U Phyo Min Thein. mango market was remaining themselves from financial loss- confiscated land, we will sell the land, doing nothing, just (Translated by Hay Mar) firm. The current market prices es caused by damage to mango for mango were 140 yuans. A plantations.—Myanmar Digital package of mango had fetched News 170 yuans in the pre-Thingyan (Translated by Khaing Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 period. The decrease in prices Thanda Lwin) 28 APRIL 2019 28 APRIL 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR INTERVIEW 9 Shaping a brighter MoHT: Showcasing unique culture, way of life, traditions of Myanmar to shared future the world; raising living standards of people through tourism industry through high-quality cooperation “One big advantage of Myanmar is that we are not a landlocked country and have a plethora of landscapes and culture to experience. You can enter the country through international waters or via flight or by crossing the land border. “ Union Minister U Ohn Maung yanmar is located in a strategic position at the intersection of two of the world’s most important emerging markets, China and India. By Khin Yadana checkpoints such as Tachileik, Ka- M Also, Myanmar is central to China’s ambitious PHOTOS: AYE THAN wthoung, Myawaddy, Tamu and Belt and Road Initiative-BRI. Myanmar is in the middle of all Htee Kee where you can enter of this because the Maritime Silk Road must pass through HE Ministry of Hotels Myanmar via land. The Thilawa, Myanmar. and Tourism is tremen- Bo Aung Kyaw and Kawthoung Even before the introduction of BRI in 2013, Myanmar and dously beneficial to the ports also allow passengers to China had already concluded MoUs on a number of infrastructure Tnation’s economy both enter Myanmar via sea. There projects, including oil and gas pipelines connecting Myanmar directly and indirectly. Since the are also plans to get Ngapali and to Yunnan Province in China. new administration in office, Kyaikame beaches for entry as Two years on, after the first Belt and Road Forum, Myan- there has been increase in the well. The Ministry also sent repre- mar has completed the signing of the MoU on Jointly Building number of tourists every year sentatives to attend the ITB Ber- the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor, and also agreed to set into the country. The news team lin 2019 in March to learn more up an Economic Cooperation Zone at selected border posts to met with the Union Minister U about ways we can accommodate assist in trade and investment. Ohn Maung to inquire about the travelers from Europe. The Myanmar-China economic corridor, a part of the Belt progress throughout the 3rd year and Road Initiative, requires large investments. Thus, it is crucial of incumbent government. Q: What about human re- to persuade the private sector source development? to participate, in the form of Q: Can you explain to us A: The Hotels and Tourism a public-private partnership about the Tourism Law? industry is for capability building We believe that (PPP). A: Yes, the Myanmar Hotels of workers. Hence, there are train- high-quality Understanding the im- and Tourism Law was passed on ing schools according to their sec- Union Minister U Ohn Maung attands the lauching ceremony for VISA Free portance of the Belt and Road 17th September 2018, creating the tions in collaboration with others. Program for Japanese, South Korean and Chinese Tourists. PHOTO: MNA cooperation can Initiative, Myanmar is making much needed committees with the Within the 3rd year, we had over only be assured the necessary investments help of the Office of the Union At- 191 students graduate as tour to improve its infrastructure. torney General and several other guides from the Training school by building When it comes to making ministries and departments. The in Yangon alone with 916 more in consensus among and receiving investments, a Region and State administrations various states and regions. For participating win-win situation is important are also given more autonomy to hospitality training, the ministry for both sides, and all need to help with further delays for busi- Union Minister U Ohn Maung attends the ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meeting in Viet Nam. PHOTO: MNA had over 22 cohorts with 1972 countries in work together to achieve it. nesses. Businesses can also get graduates in the previous year. The government has temporary licenses as well. With wards Digital Marketing? Force. Digital Concierge sys- istry met with Polish government There were also 6832 stu- adherence to been making strenuous ef- the creation of the Tourist Com- A: Because we are in the age tems are installed throughout officials to collaborate with their dents posted for On the Job agreed guiding forts to improve connectiv- mittees, we are working towards of Information Technology, online the country at information coun- Chamber of Tourism to increase The Ministry’s Training at various locations ity within our own country proper transfer of responsibilities promotion is crucial in trying to ters in the Ministries. We are also tourism between the countries. Development Workshops as well principles, by placing emphasis on the for granting permits and licenses advertise and attract tourists. The building a Tourism Web Portal We are also launching a B2B cam- website is avail- as language classes with various including the improvement of our infra- from the regional authorities. Ministry’s website is available in to be launched soon. The Look paign so more tourists are aware able in 10 lan- governments. For instance, the five principles structure, in particular, the 10 languages which is monitored West Policy was introduced as of Myanmar and all it’s got to offer. Colombian Government had 2 constructions of roads, ports Q: What about efforts to- by the Digital Marketing Task well through TTG Asia. The Min- guages which training courses for 114 students of peaceful and railways, as well as elec- Q: Are there any restric- on Spanish lessons and Chinese coexistence. trification. tions that are being relaxed to is monitored classes with the help of the Chi- The BRI is about invest- attract more tourists? nese Embassy. Other capability Union Minister U Ohn Maung visits the Myanmar Traditional Food Show ments and connectivity in A: This isn’t something that by the Digital training such as the Capacity in Lawkananda Pagoda in Bagan. PHOTO: MNA Asia, particularly China and, can be accomplished with the Building and Technical Assis- hence, Myanmar, can take Ministry’s efforts alone. There Marketing Task tance on Public Private Partner- 1868 students in computing, Eng- as well through partnerships. advantage of that by plugging some of the infrastructure gaps are a lot of related ministries Force. ships in the Tourism Sector in lish and other service training. that we have. involved such as opening plac- collaboration with GIZ was pret- Q: What are some other ad- We believe that the BRI projects selected, in line with our es tourists can access, relaxing ty successful as well as Tourism Q: Any other partnerships? ditional efforts to boost tourism national plan and priorities, will contribute to our endeavours some financial barriers for the Q: What are some popular Foundation Courses with other A: Television Broadcast Lim- in Myanmar? for the improvement of much needed infrastructure that will tourists and other aspects for tourist entry points? organizations. A conference was ited from Hong Kong recently A: In September 2018, we cel- not merely enhance domestic connectivity, but also improve ease of travel. Because of the re- A: One big advantage of also held in late 2018 to discuss visited Myanmar to showcase ebrated World Tourism Day with cross-border connectivity. laxed visa restrictions, we had Myanmar is that we are not a about the improvements we can various spots in Yangon, Manda- the slogan “Tourism and the Dig- For development to be sustainable, it needs to be clean and more tourists from the ASEAN+3 landlocked country and have a make to the tour curriculum. lay, Bagan, Pyin Oo Lwin, Inle, ital Transformation”. CNN also green, to ensure an environment that is conducive to healthy countries. There were some plethora of landscapes and cul- Other partnerships for capa- Nyaung Swe and Kyaiktiyo. The conducted a CNN Task Nation growth and living. downward trends but it got pro- ture to experience. You can en- bility includes hospitality man- Ministry made sure to support Branding Masterclass for Myan- We believe that high-quality cooperation can only be assured gressive further into 2018. In the ter the country through interna- agement trainings with Luxem- them during their travels. Wan mar. Lastly, the Adventure Bagan by building consensus among participating countries in adher- first two months of 2019, we had tional waters or via flight or by bourg Development Cooperation Jing Tai is also filming all over temple Marathon was a huge suc- ence to agreed guiding principles, including the five principles an increase of 23% with the trend crossing the land border. We are Agency, healthcare in the tourism the country from Kayin, Kachin cess thanks to the partnership of peaceful coexistence. going upwards. planning to get Heho, Kawthoung sector with Tokyo Metropolitan to Taninthayi Region. ABC TV between Myanmar Voyages Inter- The projects should not only be economically feasible, but This is not only due to the ef- and Mawlamyine airports as CIQ Assembly Federation and Tour joined with the Japanese diplomat national Tourism and Denmark also socially and environmentally responsible and, most impor- fort of the Ministry but all respec- airports for domestic-internation- Hosting classes with Swisscon- in 2018 to shoot the scenes across based Albators Travel. tantly, they must win the confidence and support of local peoples. tive ministries and stakeholders al transfers soon. In addition to tact. The Partnership for Change Bagan for tourism promotion in Union Minister U Ohn Maung attends the Hong Kong Trade Fair 2018. PHOTO: MNA as well. flights, there are multiple border project with Norway also trained Japan. We are working with NGOs Translated by Myat Thu 28 APRIL 2019 10 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Bago Region Government: Holding up pillars of State for people in line with national policy

The e-government practices have been established in the Bago Region and that the “Citizen’s Budget” could be downloaded through e-Bago Application for the public access.

By Kyaw Thu Htet period. PHOTO BY KO KO SOE NYUNT Administrative pillar OLLOWING the deci- In its cruise into the third sive victory in the 2015 year term, the Bago Regional General Election in Government has conducted FMyanmar, the incum- the most essential tasks for the bent government assumed the grassroots level such as the responsibility of State and now election of the ward and village sailing through the third year administrators in accordance period, despite rowing at rough with the Ward and Village Tract sea, it is reasonable enough and Administration Law. It was first fair to say “Striving for success enacted in February 2012, and of reforms”. amended in January 2016 and As a nascent nation in tran- again, for the third time, in De- sition, the Government sincere- cember 2016. ly endeavors with focus on state All the administrators are development in political, social imparted and embedded with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with local people in Bago on 15 May, 2019. PHOTO: MNA and economical reforms since motley assortment of courses its inception. including financial management In the pattern of proper in the approach of theory and with many relaxations of rules down by the Union Government, During the third year term chain of command paradigm, practise through the concept and also on red tapes from sim- the Bago Regional Government of the Bago Regional Govern- the regional and state govern- of capacity building in each and ple common matters to com- has been implementing the rel- ment, K8660.45653 millions has ments shifted into changes in every township. plicated land grant certificate evant tasks such as that of the been spent in 2018-2019 fiscal line with the policies, the ob- Moreover, the Offices of One issuances. ceasefire agreement to have sta- year on the village roads and jectives, and the instructions of Stop Service (OSS) are being bility in the region; that of the bridges; the roads and bridges the Union Government, moved established in 28 townships, and Judicial Pillar emergence of democracy fed- for the production sphere; the in top gear into the third year offered services to the public Easy access to information eral union; that of the elevating water supply projects; and the for the public has been facilitat- of socio-economic development electricity generating projects. ed at 33 courts and law offices of the people; that of the pre- Mya Sein Yaung village de- with the opening of separate vention of drug abuse; and that velopment projects remained divisions such as that of the In- of the balanced development of the hot agenda in the rural formation Counter and that of urban and rural areas. areas, and that each project the Intake Counter. village has been injected with Furthermore, the Case Peace Making K30 millions, hitting the amount Management Program (CMP) Tasks with regards to fos- of K14,100 millions in 2018-2019 has been administering at Bago tering pleasant relations among fiscal year in Bago Region. District Court and Law Office, and Courts and Law Offices at township levels. The offices are The Offices of One Stop Service providing that of the services of negotiating of settlements sys- (OSS) are being established in tem; that of assisting legal aids to vulnerable and marginalized 28 townships, and offered ser- clients especially women and children; and that of the estab- vices to the public … Former President U Htin Kyaw, centre, Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint, left, lishment of legal aid associa- and Union Minister Dr. Myo Thein Gyi cut ceremonial ribbon to open the tions and teams. Children’s Literary Festival at the Bago University in Bago. PHOTO: MNA System on the Case Man- the national brethrens in Bago Programs for the interests agement Program (CMP) has Region, many discussions and of the people resulted with transparency, re- dialogues in the political sphere In the interest of the people, lieving the unnecessary huge has been implemented and that K40 millions has been spent in burdens on the clients and wit- cultural seminars are being held providing vocational trainings nesses, and reduced waste of for Mon, Kayin, Shan, Pa-O and to 700 trainees in the first six time and energy. Kayah ethnic peoples. month of 2018, and moreover, With a view to have trans- courses on bamboo handicraft Legislative Pillar parency and smooth functioning arts, on motorcycle repair Putting into law, the Bago of the departments, the e-gov- course, on basic sewing course, Regional Hluttaw has enacted ernment practices have been on basic electric wiring course, the Regional City Development established in the Bago Region and household goods manufac- Law, and the Regional Freshwa- and that the “Citizen’s Budget” turing course, for a total of 11 Bago Region Chief Minister U Win Thein receives the delegation led by ter Fisheries Law, creating job could be downloaded through separate classes from April to Mr. Tu Guo Ding from Myanmar Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce on 11 opportunities. e-Bago Application for the public September in 2018. May, 2019. PHOTO: MNA In line with the policy laid access. SEE PAGE-11 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 11

FROM PAGE-10 has been spent on development projects at the implementation Similar courses and other target of (34.9) per cent, showing basic courses have been impart- improvement of (2.1) per cent ed for 29 separate events in 2018- than the previous year. 2019. Ongoing short courses on Linking up programs vocational nature are provided Member Cards have been in connection with the textile, issued to 1,706 small enterprises fabric and weaving professions and 247 medium-sized enterpris- in Shwedaung Township. Total of es, totaling 1,953 cards. Micro, 16 buildings and 320 apartments Small and Medium Enterprises are in the process for the staff (MSME) have been formed into members and officers. 47 clusters, and that they have For the convenience of the been facilitated with JICA two people, total of 313 miles have step loans in terns of ODA as- been stretched out as appropri- sistance. ate and suitable roads for rural Road Transport Administra- and urban population in three tion Department is making pro- years period at the cost of K gress in road building and con- 26,402 millions. Other work pro- struction tasks in Bago Region grams totaling 1,211 projects have with the asphalt and concrete Bago Region Chief Minister U Win Thein, Hluttaw Representatives and departmental officials inspect the upgrading been utilized for K2654 millions. roads; the tar roads; the gravel of the Daik U- Sittaung Road on 24 November, 2018. PHOTO: MNA Water supply projects number- rock roads; the designed meas- ing 117 has been allocated with ured double layer asphalt roads; freshwater lakes and waterfalls ral Development and the people tems of Bawnee Dam, Taekaw K602.68871 millions. the sand stone roads; the bridges; in Bago Region are earmarked joined hands along with Talent Dam would also be renovated Reinforcement and strength- the box culvert construction; the to transform into recreation re- Technology Company in provid- with World Bank soft loan in ening river embankment tasks bailey bridge construction; the sorts with the coordinated works ing electricity through “Solar collaboration with Korea Rural have been carried out on Kway- stone embankment; the drainage; through a committee by inviting Mini Grid” in some villages of Community Corporation. ma Waterway (Ayeyawaddy); the platform; and road related With a view to better, prop- Sharbinkone Village Waterway tasks. er and systematic management (Ayeyawaddy); Ledi Village Wa- With regards to electricity of irrigation system, the plan terway (Myitmakha River); Hlay- supply and distribution at sub- For the convenience of the peo- for the formation of Water User swemyaing Village Waterway and stations, many small MVA [MVA ple, total of 313 miles have been Associations (WUA) and Water Chaungkyoe Village Waterway stands for Mega Volt Amp or Volts User Groups (WUG) is under- (Sittaung River); Mahlwabin Vil- X Amp /1000, 000] substations stretched out as appropriate and way, and the work is in progress. lage Waterway (Sittaung); Siny- have been upgraded into larger When they are functioning well, war Village Waterway (Thaing capacity units in Bago Region suitable roads for rural and urban the social-economic lives of the Chaung) during 2018-2019. in 2018. farmers and cultivators would GDP is the final value of the The Irrigation and Water population in three years period be elevated. goods and services produced, and Utilization Management Depart- Reviewing again over the that K 8572 billions has been ear- ment (IWUMD) is under taking at the cost of K 26,402 millions. implementation of e-govern- marked for 2018-2019 fiscal year 126 tasks such as that of reform in ment, it would provide more and estimated at the GDP growth irrigation system; that of making information to the public on rate of (7.8) per cent based on drainages; that of making em- the works of the government; it 2015-2016 statistics. bankment in water distribution, interested investors. Daik-U Township in 2018. The would make the functioning of In Bago Region, various spending K2277 millions. There are 8 sanctuary and NEP Project is also successful in the government much swifter; economic sectors have been In Bago Region, a Master elephant camps in Bago Region, providing electricity in Tayetlane it would have access to citizen’s estimated in their own terms Plan for tourism development and that an elephant museum is Village in Pandaung Township. budget through e-Bago applica- of GDP growth rate at different strategy has been in process on the plan to be build in Nath- Bago Region Government tion resulting with transparency. circumstances and conditions in looping in historical sites such mawsin Valley Elephant Camp. also successfully carried out Micro, Small and Medium 2018-2019. as Kaytumadi Royal Palace and prevention of environment and Enterprises (MSME) are show- In the first quarter of 2018- Kambawzathadi Palace. Electricity for the villages disaster management tasks by casing the local produce exhibi- 2019 fiscal year, K2995 billions Dams, reservoirs, large Township Department of Ru- placing sand bags in soft and tion; the contests; the knowledge breakable areas and blocking sharing; the development semi- and patching the holes by spend- nars; the innovation of products ing K570 millions. and enhancing quality; and the Victims of flood due to dam- quest for international market. age of Swar Chaung Dam Spill- All in all, the ward and vil- way’s have been assisted cash lage administrators have been and kind including rebuilding of systematically provided and in- 36 houses and 76 land plots have jected with practise and theory been allocated. on administrative laws and the Local and foreign experts relevant laws on land manage- have inspected a crack at the ment. earthen embankment of the It is worth mentioning to Taungnawin Dam in Paukkaung praise and welcome the current Township, and that necessary functioning of Bago Regional renovation has been done. Government during the third All the irrigation systems of year term as most promising North Nawin Dam, South Nawin and hopeful as the entire work- Dam, Weigyi Dam, Taung Nyo force are being closely inspired Dam, and Swa Chaung Dam are and motivated to work for the being renovated with the soft greater good of the country. Bago Region Chief Minister U Win Thein and officials pose for a group photo at a ceremony to mark the initiation of loan from JICA ODA Program. electricity by using the micro solar system at Thatit Chun Village on 22 December, 2018. PHOTO: MNA Moreover, the irrigation sys- Translated by UMT (Ahlon) 28 APRIL 2019 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Eternal Peace Pagoda’s religious objects stopped over in Pyay for public obeisance

RELIGIOUS objects to be fixed officials from region, districts atop the Nay Pyi Taw’s Eternal and townships, and religious Peace Pagoda and Buddha im- associations, local populace and ages to be housed at the pagoda, devotees pay homage and made were conveyed from Hinthada to donations along the road. Pyay yesterday for public obei- The Buddha Images carved sance. from marble stones and golden The religious objects were religious objects will be stopped stopped over at the Shwesandaw over in Magway on 28 April, Ba- Pagoda in Pyay and Sayadaw gan on 29 April, Mongwa from 30 Ashin Sandadhika delivered a April to 1 May, Mandalay from sermon on peace at the Inde- 2 to 6 May, Kyaukse on 7 May, pendence Pillar ground in Pyay Thedaw (Wundwin) on 8 May, yesterday. Earlier in the day the Taunggyi on from 9 to 11 May, religious objects and Buddha im- Loikaw on 12 May, Taungoo on ages that were at the Saehtatgyi 13 May, Nay Pyi Taw from 14 to Pagoda, Hinthada Town since 18 May for public obeisance and the day before were conveyed Sayadaw Ashin Sandadhika will to the Shwesandaw Pagoda on a deliver a sermon on peace in motorcade by Bago Region Min- every town.—Han Lin Naing Public pays obscience to the religious objects to be fixed atop the Nay Pyi Taw’s Eternal Peace Pagoda and ister for Planning and Finance (Translated by Win Ko Ko Buddha images to be housed at the Pagoda yesterday. PHOTO: MNA U Nyunt Shwe, departmental Aung) Haka gets community centre, mobile library

Under the leadership of Minis- Afterwards, they inspected try of Information and under the the library and children reading management of Chin State Gov- room in the Community Centre ernment, an opening ceremony and presented gifts to children of a mobile library jointly organ- participating in a coloring com- ized by Information and Public petition. They then inspected a Relations Department (IPRD) training course held in the com- and Daw Khin Kyi Foundation puter training hall. was held at Haka District IPRD When the second part of the Office yesterday morning. opening ceremony was continued First Union Minister for In- at the temporary pandal Union formation Dr. Pe Myint, state min- Minister Dr. Pe Myint said the ister for agriculture, livestock, for- ministry was conducting the estry and mines U Man Hin Darl, works of distributing information state minister for social affairs U and news, sharing knowledge Paung Loon Min Htan, IPRD Di- and providing entertainments. rector General U Ye Naing, Daw In addition to conducting video/ Khin Kyi Foundation executive audio broadcasting Myanmar Ra- Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint, Chin State ministers U Man Hin Darl and U Paung Loon Min Htan, Director- director U Moe Zaw Oo cut the dio and Television was drawing General of IPRD U Ye Naing and U Moe Zaw Oo, Executive Director of Daw Khin Kyi Foundation, ceremonial ribbon to open the up rule for development of au- formally open the community centre plus mobile library in Haka, Chin State, yesterday. PHOTO: MNA public based Community Centre dio broadcasting. Once this was cooperation with Tun Foundation. subjects that were appropriate tre and mobile library. and mobile library while students completed more works like Com- In addition to publishing the three for the time and place so that the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation entertained with a band and pom munity Radio works can be con- daily newspapers Myanma Alin, public become more acquainted was established in 2012. Hos- pom dances. ducted. Printing and Publishing Kyaemon and the Global New to democracy practice of system- pitality and Catering Training Next, the Union Minister, Department (PPD) was publish- Light of Myanmar the Ministry of atic analysis and assessment. As Academy was founded and hu- state ministers and officials ing Myanmar gazette, presenting Information was also publishing efforts were made toward benefit- manitarian works of constructing sprinkled scented waters onto literature awards, printing school regional development matters, ing the people, the people should roads, bridges, houses, teachers the sign board of the Community text book, printing Sarpay Beik- Yangon and Mandalay pages, also participate in the drive, said accommodation and school, help Centre and the mobile library and man books in addition to pub- ethnic affairs and new blood the Union Minister. and assist in acquisition of solar inspected the mobile library. lishing Myanmar encyclopedia in platform, cartoon for children in Next state minister U Paung lighting and electrical lighting, supplementary issues. Loon Min Htan spoke of increas- digging of ponds and wells were As for IPRD’s direct contact ing the reading rates of youth and conducted as well as setting up works with the public in addition to use the force of these learned of 15mobile libraries. One was to adding children reading room youth in regional development set up in cooperation with Haka and mini-museum in the IPRD works. public based community centre offices and libraries, it was coop- Afterwards, Daw Khin Kyi while 14 mobile libraries were erating with Daw Khin Kyi Foun- Foundation executive director set up in cooperation with IPRD. dation to add computer training U Moe Zaw Oo explained about After the event, the Union hall and mobile library works to the work process of the mobile Minister and party visited the upgrade the people based com- library and arrangements made Chin ethnic national tradition munity centres. In addition to for the public to lend and read home museum in Haka, view holding reading circles, public book easily and the works of Daw point tower and the construc- talks and training courses, sports Khin Kyi Foundation. On behalf tion of Surbung Airport in Falam equipment were placed to make of Haka town folks, town elder U Township. — District IPRD it a place where the public gath- Ngun Wun spoke words of thanks Children enjoy painting in the community center in Haka. PHOTO:MNA ers. Public talks were held on for opening the community cen- (Translated by Zaw Min) 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/WORLD 13 Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun inspects Township IPRD Offices, Film Studios in Yangon

DEPUTY Minister for The process of Information U Aung Hla Tun inspected the IPRD converting waste Offices in townships and Yangon Region, and stu- materials into dios from the Film Devel- opment Centre situated in Golden Valley, Bahan new materials and Township, Yangon, yester- day morning. objects. The Deputy Minister inspected training halls, libraries, mini museums, reading rooms and chil- dren’s libraries from the Yangon Region’s office, of- fices in West Yangon Dis- Some energy trict, including Kyauktada, Seikkan, Ahlone, Hline are renewable townships, and offices in East Yangon District, in- (Wind, Water, Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun visits the Township IPRD office in Yangon yesterday. cluding Yankin and South PHOTO : MNA Solar power ...) Okkalapa townships. With a view of promoting sports and Sports. security of the offices, pre- sports equipment for the initiatives on employee He discussed ar- venting natural disasters local populace. wellness, the Deputy Min- rangements for the read- and fire hazard, conduct- In the afternoon, the ister observed the availa- ers to read comfortably in ing courses, holding talk Deputy Minister inspect- bility for building and plot the libraries, preparations shows and discussions ed the studios of the Film of land, and possible ways for readers to get easy ac- in cooperation with oth- Development Centre.— of cooperation between cess to newspapers, jour- er ministries and CSOs MNA Ministry of Information nals, magazines, books, at the IPRD offices, and (Translated by Win “We don’t inherit the earth and Ministry of Health tabloids, strengthening supporting for providing Ko Ko Aung) from our ancestors; we borrow CHANGING DISTRIBUTOR Chainging the Annong Group Co.,Ltd (464-466-468-470, Tran Van Giau St., Tan Tao Ward, Binh it from our children:” Tan Dist, HCMC, Vietnam) pesticide products marketing from hyunh Zaw Co.Ltd to the new distributor Advance Agriculture Solution Co.,Ltd (#02-219 Building (B), Swe Daw City, Mingalardon Township, Yangon, Myanmar)will distribute the following pesticides. No Trade Name AI Name Reg Type Reg No 1. ANG-Spider 700 WP Buprofezin 450g/kg + P P2018-2556 Tebufenpyrad 250g/kg WP 2. Sieucheck 700 WP Diflubenzuron 100g/kg + P P2019-2573 Nitenpyram 300g/kg + Pymetrozine 300g/kg WP Call 3. Dragoannong 585 EC Chlorpyrifos-ethyl 530g/l + P P2019-2557 Cypermethrin 55g/l EC Thin Thin May, And we would like to invite any objection for the above changing the new distributor, within two weeks of the publication of this notice to the Joint Secretary, Myamar Pesticide Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, West Gyogone, Insein. 09251022355 Address Daw May Zaw 09974424848 Building E, Room 001, Tahzinmin Avenue, Thumingalar Housing, Thinganyun Townhip, Yangon, Myanmar.

Ghosn’s trial to be delayed CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE possibly until next year: media M.V TORRES STRAIT VOY. NO. (915S) M.V IAL 001 VOY. NO. (030 N/S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V TORRES Consignees of cargo carried on M.V IAL 001 VOY. TOKYO (Japan)—For- The Tokyo District STRAIT VOY. NO. (915S) are hereby notified that the NO. (030 N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be mer Nissan chief Carlos Court had proposed to vessel will be arriving on 28-04-2019 and cargo will be arriving on 28-04-2019 and cargo will be discharged into Ghosn’s trial, which was start his trial in Septem- discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T/T.M.T where it the premises of H.P.T where it will lie at the consignee’s expected to begin in Sep- ber during its pre-trial will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions tember, will be delayed, meetings with his defence the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am local media said Saturday, lawyers and prosecutors, Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now hinting that it may not start news reports said, quoting 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 this year.The 65-year-old unnamed sources. But the declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo tycoon, currently on bail, court told the lawyers and from the Vessel. from the Vessel. is preparing for his trial on prosecutors on Friday that No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after four charges of financial it had retracted the plan the Claims Day. the Claims Day. misconduct ranging from without proposing a new SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT concealing part of his sal- time frame, Kyodo News MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY ary from shareholders to said, adding that the move AGENT FOR: M/S MCC TRANSPORT (S’PORE) AGENT FOR: M/S INTER ASIA LINES syphoning off Nissan funds could mean the trial will PTE LTD Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 for his personal use. not start this year.—AFP 28 APRIL 2019 28 APRIL 2019 14 DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR DEVELOPMENT 15 Four major bridges contribute to fast commodity flow and commuter traffic in Rakhine State

Hset Yoekya Creek Bridge. PHOTO: TIN TUN (IPRD)

By Tin Tun (IPRD) ITH the positive With regard to these bridg- Hset Yoekya Creek is just 200 feet intention of en- es, U Khin Maung Myint, the wide. There is navigation traf- suring fast com- director of Rakhine State Road fic in the creek. There is also a W modity flow and Department, said, “The con- traffic light on the side of Sittwe. commuter traffic in Rakhine struction of Hset Yoekya Creek The bridge has to be considered State, the western part of the Bridge began in December in to be free from the ships sailing country, the government is not 2016 with the funds of Rakhine in the creek and the traffic light only upgrading but also newly State Governemnt and it was on the side of Sittwe. Therefore, building essential facilities such terminated in February in 2019. the clearance height is 11 me- as roads and bridges linking re- It was built across Hset Yoekya ters. Due to these reasons, the gions with states, townships, Creek. It links Lanmadaw Ward length of the bridge becomes a plan to build a new highway towns, and roads and bridges in Sittwe with Hset Yoekya vil- 1,642. Slowdowns are needed to bus terminal. Commodities can spanning villages. lage in Shwemingan on other reduce the speed of the car near be easily transported to Sittwe The four major bridges side. It is 1,642 feet long. It is a the traffic light.” via Shwemingan jetty. Local namely Hset Yoekya Creek reinforced concrete type. There Hset Yoekya Creek Bridge people can easily go to Sittwe Bridge, Kyetsin River Crossing are a 240-foot-long main steel links Lanmadaw Ward in Sit- crossing Hset Yoekya Creek Bridge, Teinnyo Bridge and Dar- beam room, eleven 100-foot- twe with Hset Yoekya village Bridge through the highway bus let Creek Bridge contributing long rooms and ten 30-foot-long in Shwemingan on other side. terminal. It is an advantage of toward smooth and secure flow rooms on the bridge. Therefore, a great number of Hset Yoekya Bridge. Local peo- of commodities and commuter “The lower structure of the new land plots can be extend- ple from Sittwe can go to the traffic in Rakhine State have bridge is a reinforced concrete ed in Sittwe, Hset Yoekya and highway bus terminal in an easy been already commissioned into type. Its foundation is a type of Shwemingan. There is a jetty manner. The bridge contributes service. reinforced concrete bole pile. in Shwemingan. There is also much toward flow of commodity 28 APRIL 2019 28 APRIL 2019 14 DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR DEVELOPMENT 15

local people and the vehicles are built at a cost of Ks 2,280 million. crossing the newly-built bridge. The bridge is very useful to local It is a major bridge for Myay- people and for vehicles. bon. Myaybon previouly had to The bridge is located on rely on water transportation and Minbu-An-Sittwe-Union Road the town had a difficult access and its constrcution was initiated to transport. Now it is easy for in 2017 and ended in December Myaybon residents to move from in 2018. It is of vital importance one place to another without dif- as it is a part of Union Road. The ficulty. The construction of the bridge was previously made of bridge began in 2014 and it was RPT steel beam and it was a over in February, 2019. It is 1,920 one-way bridge. The vehicles had feet in length and it was built to wait in a queue to cross the with the combination of Union bridge. It can withstand 16 tons funds and Rakhine State funds. It of commodities. The bridge is was built spanning Kyetsin Riv- now a differet matter. It is a re- er. Myaybon will rapidly develop inforced concerte type on which from a town of difficult access to two cars can drive in the oppo- transport to a town of thriving site direction at the same time. business center, said U Khin Local people can travel crossing Maung Myint. the bridge any time for the time Likewise, located at mile being, U Khin Maung Myint said. post numbers between 26/7 and The Road Department is 27/0 on Minbu-An-Sittwe road upgrading existing roads and section in An Township, Kyauk- bridges and also building new phyu District, a 960-foot-long ones where necessary in Rakh- Darlet Creek Bridge was con- nine State. The roads in Sittwe, structed at a cost of Ks 7,070.00 Ponnakyun and Yathedaung are million of Union funds. It is sit- now being upgraded to concrete uated on Union Road and also ones. Also in Maungtaw, four a very important bridge. The roads are under construction Kyetsin River Crossing Bridge. PHOTO: TIN TUN construction of the bridge was to cross over MayU mountain. initiated in 2016 and ended on Furthermore, extensive January 30 in 2019. measures of tarmacked roads The bridge was previously a and concrete ones are being tak- bailey bridge and it was narrow en on Minbu-An-Sittwe road and in width. Vehicles had to wait in inner roads in Rakhine State are a line to cross the bridge. Now being upgraded. the bridge has turned into the The Road Department is concrete one with a two-lane maintaining existing roads and concrete road. It is unneces- bridges to keep them in a good sary for the people, the visitors condition by checking and re- and the commodities to wait in pairing them regularly apart a queue. It can save much time. from the roads and bridges that The bridge can bear 75 tons of are under construction. Only if commodities. the local people using roads and In the same way, situated at bridges join hands with the Road the place between the mile posts Department in maintenance 120/3 and 120/4 on Minbu-An-Sit- work on a regular basis, can they twe-Union Road in MraukU last longer in the future. Township, MraukU District, a Tanslated by Htut Htut 360-foot-long Teinnyo Bridge was (Twantay)

Darlet Creek Bridge. PHOTO: TIN TUN (IPRD) and commuter traffic in Rakhine out in a short time. Trade will State, said U Khin Maung Myint. enormously increase because A 1,642-foot-long Hset Yoek- commodities can be transported ya Bridge linking Lanmadaw to Sittwe through Shwemingan Ward in Sittwe with Hset Yoekya jetty. For these reasons, it is a village in Shwemingan on oth- bridge capable of contributing er side was built at a cost of Ks much toward trading activities 8,823 million. The people and the of Rakhine State. vehicles are now using the new- Similarly, a 1,920-foot-long ly-built bridge on which they can Kyetsin River Crossing Bridge be seen crossing. New business- linking Myaybon with Minpyar es will florish around this area as Townships was built at a cost of trading activities can be carried Ks 11,324.487 million. Now the Teinnyo Bridge . PHOTO: TIN TUN (IPRD) 28 APRIL 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Aung La N Sang in running for two World MMA Awards

AUNG La N Sang, Myanmar’s tin Poirier, Daniel Cormier and 231), Rory MacDonald vs. Doug- sports icon and two division ONE Aung La N Sang are up for the las Lima (Bellator 192), Dustin Championship World Champion, top honor. Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje (UFC is running in the lists for two The Charles “Mask” Lewis on FOX 29) and Tony Ferguson World MMA Awards, including Fighter of the Year nominees in- vs. Anthony Pettis (UFC 229). Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Fighter clude Nurmagomedov, Mousasi, Knockout of the Year in- of the Year and International Poirier, Cormier and Aung La clude Yair Rodriguez vs. Chan Fighter of the Year according to N Sang. Sung Jung (UFC Fight Night the World MMA website. The International Fighter 139), Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Voting is underway start- of the Year nominees include Cyborg (UFC 232), Mandel Nallo ing from Wednesday at https:// Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kama- vs. Carrington Banks (Bellator www.worldmmaawards.com/ ru Usman, Isreal Adesanya, 207), Lyoto Machida vs. Vitor vote/ and will run for four weeks, Gegard Mousasi and Aung L Belfort (UFC 224) and Brian Or- according to the website. N Sang. Female Fighter of the tega vs. Frankie Edgar (UFC Anyone who want to vote for Year finalists include Valentina 222). their favorites needs to select Shevchenko, Tatiana Suarez, Fighters Only Maga- him or her and vote under the Jessica Andrade, Ilima-Lei zine is hosting the annual two MMA Awards titles. Macfarlane and Amanda Nunes. awards, which will likely take The Voting is underway for Fight of the Year include place in July in Las Vegas, the 11th Annual World MMA Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romer according to the statement ONE Middle Weight and Light Heavy Weight World Champion Aung La N Awards, and Khabib Nurmag- (UFC 225), Thiago “Marreta” on the World MMA website. Sang seen in Tokyo before defending his Middle Weight title against Ken omedov, Gegard Mousasi, Dus- Santos vs. Jimi Manuwa (UFC —Lynn Thit(Tgi) Hasegawa last month. PHOTO : AUNG LA N SANG’S FACEBOOK PAGE

MWF selects wrestlers for 30th SEA Games PRIOR to the 30th SEA Games The three categories includ- co Romon and Women (Free in the Philippines, the Myanmar ed in the competition include Style).—MNA (Translated by Wrestling Federation (MWF) Men (Free Style), Men (Gre- Kyaw Zin Lin) selected outstanding or quali- fied wrestlers during a wrestler selection competition and the MWF Cup at Thein Phyu Indoor Stadium in Yangon yesterday. The ceremony included the opening speech, given by chair- man of the MWF, U Ye Tun. Fol- lowing the speech, the wrestlers recited the four Oaths of Sports- manship. A total of 39 wrestlers from Yangon Sports Science, Manda- lay Sports Science plus the Min- istry of Health and Sports teams from Taninthayi Region, Kayah State and Kayin State, are par- Two wrestlers competing in the Women Free Style Category at the MWF ticipating in the MWF Cup plus Cup plus athletes selection for a place at the 30th SEA Games at Thein selection for the SEA Games. Phyu Indoor Stadium in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO : MNA Yangon United’s young striker Aee Soe (No.27) seen during training. PHOTO : YUFC Striker Aee Soe: Dagon FC Durant nets 50 as Warriors advance to NBA second round LOS ANGELES (United States) “That was one of the great for the Warriors to finish the se- is one of the toughest teams — Kevin Durant scored a play- performances I’ve ever seen in ries so they can start the second off career high 50 points as the my life,” Warriors coach Steve round on Sunday. Durant said the YANGON United forward play- feeling about the newcomer Golden State Warriors blasted Kerr said. “He’s the ultimate Rockets are going to be a whole er Aee Soe stated that Yangon team Dagon FC, according to their way into the second round weapon because there’s no de- new challenge. United has prepared well for Yangon United FC. of the NBA playoffs by clobbering fense for Kevin.” Durant was at “They are a talented ball club this week’s match and it is one “Every team plays hard the Los Angeles Clippers 129-110 a loss to explain his masterful with a lot of high IQ players that of the strongest teams, in terms whenever they face our team, on Friday. performance on Friday. shoot well and penetrate well so of their improvements. and Dagon is one of them. Durant made history by “I am just out there playing. we got our work cut out for us,” Yangon United will meet They have beaten Southern equalling the most points scored I was so lost in the game I am not he said. Draymond Green had with Dagon, described as one of Myanmar in the last match. in the first half of a playoff game really thinking about anything 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 as- the toughest teams among the So we need to make sure to with 38 of his 50 coming in the else but winning the possession. sists, Stephen Curry scored 24 newcomer teams in the league. beat them”. opening half. He tied former It is tough to explain. I am just in points and Andre Iguodala con- Yangon United will face “We are now preparing for Phoenix Sun star Charles Bar- it,” he said. tributed 15 points off the bench Dagon FC today in Thuwunna the coming match and want kley who scored 38 of his 56 The Warriors advance to face for the Warriors, who won three stadium at 4:00 pm. to enjoy three points, together points in the first half of a series the Houston Rockets, beginning road playoff games in the same Yangon United’s youth with our fans”, he said.—Lynn clinching win over Golden State on Sunday in Oakland. Houston series for first time in franchise striker Aee Soe expressed his Thit (Tgi) 25 years ago. was already in Oakland waiting history.—AFP The Global New Light of Myanmar

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ITTLE are we aware that, often in life, our very fears are capable enough to bring out our greatest strengths to limelight. Only in L the face of the mightiest obstacles can we discover our fortes. Life is full of ups and downs, and By Sandy D there really is no man who can outwardly claim that Grade 11, ICEC life for him has been a bed full of roses. Consequently, it is wise to keep in mind that the most beautiful flowers have concealed underlying pricks and thorns. Indeed, it is wistful thinking to wish for a life free from hardships. However, “Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in its head,” and so the great playwright William Shakespeare had suggested. One can firmly say that dreadful they may be, adversities actually turn out to be blessings in disguise. In Darwin’s theory of evolution, it is stated that there takes place a struggle for existence, and through the process of ‘survival of the fittest’, the dominating party of our planet is ultimately determined. Surely, a man is who he can be due to the difficulties he has duly encountered and overcome. Perhaps, if he were to give up midway, he would only be left with the bitter taste of defeat as a result. Who doesn’t experience the setbacks in life? Rather, these innu- merous failures are simply stepping stones for those bound to grasp higher success. People are not famous for trifling matters. The world’s heroes are born out of trials of adversity. Take Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi and General Aung San for instance. Lincoln was shot dead, Gandhi was assassinated and the same goes for General Aung San. However, they become martyrs that will forever be ingrained in the hearts of their nations and the world. Undeniably, these so-called adversities give us yet an- other chance to try. Being intellectual creatures, humans learn from their mistakes. They battle against the odds and strive forward. Take a look at Japan! A country that had gone through tremendous effects of the Second World War is now brimming with prosperity. Through much blood and tears, sweat and sacrifices, Japan is no longer is a small nation at the mercy of the World War and has become an affluent country with a main say in the development of today’s global affairs. What of the island-country Singapore? It really is wonderous how in a matter of decades, Singapore has changed into one of the most influential nations in the world. In days of prosperity and pleasure, we are inclined to remain ignorant of these struggles. Peaceful moments are also as fleeting as they come. True tranquility is established once one stands steadfast to their principles and fearlessly undertakes this great tribulation. After bright days come dark ones. Naturally, a gloomy sky promises a colorful rainbow when the shower has come to pass. A will is eternal. No mountain is too tall to overcome. Let us turn the tides and live gloriously! 28 APRIL 2019 2 EDUCATION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

5. She caught forty birds yesterday. Answers 1. She succeeded in saving K 10,000 last year. 2. Ko Ko succeeded in buying plane tickets to Taunggyi. 3. Our troops succeeded in defeating the enemy in no time. 4. The whole army succeeded in crossing the river during the night. 5. She succeeded in catching forty birds yesterday. E NGL I SH 21/22 B. txufyg ykHpHuJhodkYyif wpfckwpfckudk rjzpfrae cJcJ,Of;,Of;jyKvkyfcJh&onfudk azmfjyonfh tjcm;ykHpHrSm Managed to jzpfonf/ Manage rSm pDrHcefYcGJ LESSON onf[k t"dyÜm,f&aomfvnf; þykHpHwGifrl cJcJ,Of;,Of;rjzpfrae jyKvkyf&jcif; udk jyonf/ By C. T. O 1. He pulled the log out of the river.

(CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK) olonf opfwkH;udk jrpfxJrS r&raeqGJwifcJhonf/ olonf xdkvl olr\ydkufqHtdwfudk ½kwfw&uf qGJ,lvdkufonfudk jrifcJhonf/ He managed to pull the log out of the river. G. Past Perfect Tense (d) He saw his pupils sitting under the tree and drawing olonf opfwkH;udk jrpfxJrS r&raeqGJwifcJhonf/ (a) He signed the agreement after he had read it twice. pictures. 2. She sold the old car after being painted. (b) Mother had already laid the table when Father came olonf olYwynfhrsm; opfyifatmufwGif xkdifí ykHqGJaeonfudk jrifcJhonf/ olronf um;a[mif;BuD;udk aq;okwfNyD;aemuf a&mif;cJhonf/ back. (e) I am proud of being a collegian. She managed to sell the old car after being painted. (c) He said that he had already been punished for the uRefawmf aumvdyfausmif;om;wpfa,muf jzpf&jcif;udk *kPf,lonf/ olronf um;a[mif;BuD;udk aq;okwfNyD;aemuf r&rae a&mif;cJhonf/ crime he had committed. (f) She took my book without asking for my permission. 3. She sent her son to the Rangoon University. (d) The fish were left in the sun after they had been uRefawmf\ cGifhjyKcsufawmif;cHjcif;r&SdbJ olr uRefawmfhpmtkyfudk olronf om;udk &efukefwuúodkvfodkY ydkYcJhonf/ rubbed with salt. ,loGm;onf/ She managed to send her son to the Rangoon (g) Most animals know how to swim with out being University. H. Past Continuous Tense taught. olronf ol\om;udk &efukefwuúodkvfodkY rjzpfrae ydkYcJhonf/ (a) I took a piece of cake while she was not looking. wd&pämeftrsm;pkonf oifMum;ay;jcif; rcH&bJ a&ul;wwfMuonf/ (b) She was still studying her lessons when I went to (h) He came in after knocking on the door twice. avhusifhcef; bed at about midnight. wHcg;udk ESpfcg acgufNyD;aemuf oltxJodkY 0ifvmonf/ (tajzudk atmufwGif ay;xm;onf) (c) His house was still being built when he came back (i) After being selected, the players were given training. 1. Ko Ko won the love of the prettiest girl at the College. from London. ta&G;cH&NyD;aemuf upm;orm;rsm;udk avhusifhay;cJhonf/ 2. She sold a lot of birds yesterday. (d) I stood waiting while my essay was being corrected (j) The girl talking with the headmistress is one of the 3. At first they were losing but at last they won again. by the teacher. Luyechuns (outstanding students) of our school. 4. He became a seaman. ausmif;tkyfq&mrBuD;ESifh pum;ajymaeaom rdef;uav;onf uRefawmfwdkY 5. She won the Academy Award. I. If-clause ausmif;rS vl&nfcRefwpfa,mufjzpfonf/ Answers (a) If he fails, he will try again. (k) He has many books published before the war. 1. Ko Ko managed to win the love of the prettiest girl (b) If she married him, she would never become a film olUrSm ppfrjzpfcifu xkwfa0cJhaom pmtkyfrsm;pGm&Sdonf/ at the College. actress. (l) She has a son attending the Worker's College. 2. She managed to sell a lot of birds yesterday. (c) If he had met her, he would certainly have told her olrrSm vkyfom;rsm;aumvdyf wufa&mufaeaom om;wpfa,muf&Sdonf/ 3. At first they were losing but at last they managed the news. (m) The postcards sent by Ko Ko from Japan are very to win again. (d) If she does not take the medicine, Mother will beat her. beautiful. 4. He managed to become a seaman. (e) If today were Sunday, they would go on a picnic. *syefrS udkudk ydkYvdkufaom ydkYpuwfrsm;onf tvGefvSonf/ 5. She managed to win the Academy Award. (f) If she had taken my advice, she would have gained (n) He said that he was digging a hole in the garden more distinctions. then. C. Spend (Spent) .... + ing (g) Unless she eats less, she will get fatter. olonf xdkpOfu O,smOfxJwGif usif;wpfusif;wl;aeonf[k ajymcJhonf/ ykHpH ol avQmYrpm;vQif ydk0vmvdrfhrnf/ (o) She told me that she would bring my notes next þykHpH Pattern udk t*FvdyfvlrsKd;rsm; rsm;pGmtokH;jyKavh&Sdonf/ (h) Unless you leave now, you will miss the train. Monday. 1. Ko Ko watered the plants in the garden for two hours oif ,ck rxGufcGmvQif &xm;vGwfoGm;vdrfhrnf/ olru uRefawmfhrSwfpkrsm;udk aemufwevFmaeYwGif ,lcJhrnf[k uRefawmfhudk this morning. ajymcJhonf/ udkudkonf O,smOfxJrS tyifi,frsm;udk ,aeY eHeufESpfem&DMum a&avmif; J. WHEN (p) He told her that had been waiting for her since noon. cJhonf/ (a) Ko Ko went to her house when he heard the news. olonf olrudk rGef;wnfhcsdefuwnf;u apmifhaecJhonf[kolrudk ajymcJhonf/ Ko Ko spent two hours this morning watering the owif;Mum;aomtcg udkudk olrtdrfodkY oGm;onf/ plants in the garden. (b) The bell had already rung when we arrived at the LESSON 22 udkudkonf O,smOfxJrS tyifi,frsm;udk a&avmif;jcif;jzifh ,aeYeHeuf school. tydkif; (u) tjzpf Patterns rsm;jzifh pmaMumif;rsm;ajymif;vJykHudk wifjyygrnf/ ESpfem&D ukefqkH;apcJhonf/ uRefawmfwdkY ausmif;odkY a&mufaomtcg acgif;avmif;jrnfcJhNyD; jzpfonf/ (tcsKdUaom pmaMumif;rsm;udk word form jy&mwGif erlemtjzpf ay;cJhzl; onf/) (c) Father was still sleeping when Mother came back 2. She washed the clothes the whole afternoon from the market. A (Succeeded in + ing) yesterday. taraps;u jyefvmaomtcg taztdyfaewkef;yif &Sdao;onf/ 1. He killed the tiger with a dagger. olronf t0wfrsm;udk raeYu wpfaeYcif;vkH; avQmfcJhonf/ (d) When he returns, he will take us to the cinema. olonf usm;udk "m;ajrSmifwpfacsmif;jzifh owfcJhonf/ (usm;wpfaumifudk She spent the whole afternoon yesterday washing oljyefvmaomtcg ol uRefawmfwdkYudk ½kyf&Sifac:oGm;vdrfhrnf/ vlwpfa,mufonf "m;ajrSmifwpfacsmif;jzifh owf&ef vG,fulonfr[kwf/ clothes. (e) He visits the Shwemawdaw Pagoda whenever he xdkYaMumifh cJcJ,Of;,Of; r&raeowfcJh&onfudk ay:vGifatmif atmufygykHpH goes to Pegu. Pattern jzifh a&;&onf/) 3. Ko Ko travelled in the Shan Stated, last January. ol yJcl;odkY oGm;aomtcgwdkif; a&Tarmfa"mbk&m;odkY oGm;avh&Sdonf/ He succeeded in killing the tiger with the dagger. udkudkonf &Srf;jynfwpfcGifudk NyD;cJhaom Zefe0g&Du c&D;oGm;cJhonf/ (f) She will take a bath when she has done her homework. 2. He climbed to the top of the mountain. Ko Ko spent last January travelling in the Shan State. tdrfpmvkyfNyD;aomtcg olr a&csKd;vdrfhrnf/ He suceeded in climbing to the top of the mountain. (g) He will buy a camera when he has saved enough 3. They passed through thick forests. avhusifhcef;vkyfMunfhyg money. They succeeded in passing through thick forests. (tajzudk atmufwGif ay;xm;ygonf) ol aiGvkHavmufatmif pkNyD;aomtcg uifr&mwpfvkH; 0,fvdrfhrnf/ 4. She married the richest man in town. 1. I read that book in three hours. She succeeded in marrying the richest man in town. 2. They fought for their independence for over 20 years. K. General 3. He tried to buy a train ticket to Mandalay for three (a) The doctor let the patient have a little food. avhusifhcef;vkyfMunfhyg/ tajcudk atmufwGif ay;xm;ygonf/ days. q&m0efonf vlemtm; tpmtenf;i,fpm;cGifhjyKonf/ 1. She saved K 10,000 last year. 4. He saved money for 12 years to get enough to buy a car. (b) The teacher made the boys fill the pot with water. 2. Ko Ko bought plane tickets to Taunggyi. 5. He swam in the lake for over three hours this q&monf vluav;rsm;udk a&tdk;udk a&jznfhcdkif;cJhonf/ 3. Our troops defeated the enemy in no time. morning. (c) He saw the man snatch the purse from her hand. 4. The whole army crossed the river during the night. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 3

HE Moon glistened at the right side of the crossroad. The figure dashed away. Without hesi- my face when I glanced van was subtly parked at a corner. tation, I went for the telephone on up to take a look at the I had a strange feeling of someone the table and contacted the police. T starry sky. The clouds had following me. A cold breeze brushed After informing the police about the dispersed to reveal an extraordi- past my neck. I then noticed another suspicious figure, I looked up again nary view. It was just a mere fifteen shadow behind me. I was spooked to see no one outside. Gloom loomed minutes of walking from the office out but I tried to shrug off the nag- over me. building, and thus, I was glad in ging feeling. Sirens wailed and the police mind that in another ten minutes, I I reached my house promptly, arrived. They told me that the front would be back inside the comforts of searched for my keys, opened the door was open. It then hit me that my home. front door and went straight into the I had left the door ajar. I was then By Moe Myint Maung The street lights glowered in the kitchen. With hot cocoa in hands, I informed that there was not a single Grade - 8 dark. There was not a single soul was ready to kick off my shoes and footprint in the snow. I looked up at MLA International School around. A van passed by and I took relax. I went towards the glazed my reflection in the window. Realiza- notice of something peculiar. It was window. I just realized that it had tion dawned upon me. I shuddered the same van that I saw at the office started snowing. A feeling of mel- at the thought. He had never been building. I didn’t catch the number ancholy sank in as I sipped my hot outside. He had been right behind plate, so I dismissed it as a mere cocoa. me the whole time. coincidence and continued my jour- What I saw next brought me out ney. The van took a right turn and of daze. A dark figure was standing disappeared from my field of view. outside. A second of stillness over- I kept walking and at the end of whelmed the atmosphere. Then, the the road, I took a curious glance at 28 APRIL 2019 28 APRIL 2019 4 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 5 P H O T O E S S A Y

A farmer baking the earthenware pots to be used in collecting the toddy juice.

A toddy palm farmer carrying pots of toddy juice. PHOTOS: Nay Aung

A woman in her workplace to produce the sugar lumps made from the palmyra or toddy palm near Bagan. The beauty of Anyar (Upper Myanmar) and the life of Toddy plam Farmers prepare to pack the palmyra palm sprouts to sell them in the market during the winter time. trees farmers By Nay Aung (IPRD)

OWS of toddy palm trees or toddy forests are a symbol of the beauty and serenity of the rural life of Anyar (Upper Myanmar). Kyaukpadaung, a town R close to the Mt. Popa and Bagan, has offered travel- Heating toddy palm juice to make traditional sugar. lers to Bagan a stop over to enjoy food made from toddy. There are over 417,200 toddy-palm trees on 4,127 acres in Kyaukpadaung Township. Of these, over 250,000 trees can produce sap for drinking and making jaggery. A shop selling traditional toddy palm baskets. PHOTO: Kyaw Zin Tun Palm trees have a lifespan of 150 to 200 years, with their average height being 60 to 80 feet. Starting from the age of 20, a today-palm can produce sap and fruits. According to statistics from 20 years ago, there were over 7,100 farmers and their families relying on the tod- dy-palm trees for their livelihoods. The hard work and less lucrative business has resulted in declining number of toddy farmers, reaching just about 1,200 in the town today. Why? A whole family of toddy farmers had to work for eight months per year. That means they had no jobs in the rainy season. Due to their hand-to-mouth lives, the older generation A toddy palm collector was not willing to pass down their family business to their climbing a palm tree next generation. This situation has resulted in decreasing in a toddy forest in Beautiful small baskets weaved from toddy leaves by local farmers. the number of toddy-palm farmers, reaching just 1,200 today. Family members of a toddy farmer chopping the full-grown toddy fruits into pieces for cattle Kyaukpadaung Township. PHOTO: Kyaw Zin Tun SEE PAGE- S-8 feed in summer time. 28 APRIL 2019 6 COMICS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 7

By Kyal Sin Phu 2nd Year Honours Student (English Specialization) CCORDING to Oxford Advanced Learner' Dictionary, University of Yangon Literature is defined as `` pieces of writings that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and A poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers and magazines, etc.). Many people tend to assume that reading books of knowledge is more fruitful than appreciating aesthetic values embedded in literary works. I used to be one of those people before my journey of majoring in English at University of Yangon. When I was young, reading literature was not my cup of tea. I used to be skeptical about the importance and values of literature. I even thought that those who are enjoying pieces of literature are wasting their precious time. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, I used to pick up books that are thought to enrich my knowledge and assist my intellectual development. I rarely appreciated literary works, and underestimated the benefits of reading literature. As a negative consequence of not reading literature, I didn't know much about the world or human beings. So, I used to lack social skills, having no idea how to communicate with different types of people effectively. However, when I attend university specializing in English, I have to study not only English Language but also English Literature. It is compulsory for me to read English poems, proses, stories, novels and plays as part of English literature. Each and every day, I have to deal with a wide range of literary works created by different poets, novelists, authors and playwrights. I have to analyze those literary works in terms of characteriza- tion, themes, messages, moral lessons and so on. Here, in those different pieces of literature, I witness various characters with different personality traits and diverse backgrounds, their reactions towards each other, how they struggle and overcome hard- ships in life. Reading literature gives me insights into ups and downs of life as well as trials and tribulations that can be encountered in our lifetime. Furthermore, I come to understand the nature of human beings through the actions and be- haviors of the characters I come across in stories, novels and plays. Such understanding

SEE PAGE- S-8 28 APRIL 2019 8 NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The beauty of Anyar (Upper Myanmar) and the life of Toddy plam trees farmers

FROM PAGE- S-5 Today, toddy palm wood is used as a substitute for other hardwoods and bamboo. Toddy palm wood is used in restaurants, tea shops and hotels, and also in village houses to erect posts, beams and bars, as a substi- tute for other hardwood. Even 70-year-old palm trees are felled for this purpose. We should find ways to improve the lives of rural folk so that we can save palm trees. (Translated by Nat Ye Hla)

A Change in My Perspective on Literature & the Impact of Literature on me FROM PAGE- S-7 skills, I find out that I happen to Literature as well. Now, I can’t help helps me deal with assorted peo- unconsciously acquire interpersonal but appreciate literary works in both ple in my social circle and build up skills while reading various pieces of Myanmar and English languages. amicable relationships with them. In literature. I even feel like I am missing out on this way, I am not nervous to meet The more I devote my time to something on the days when I can- the new people like I used to be in studying English Literature, the not make time to enjoy Literature. high school. I am now confident to more I come to see the importance In short, Literature has become make friends with anyone. Reflect- and values of literature. It arous- what I cannot live without in my life. ing on improvements in my social es my interest to read Myanmar

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