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Vol. V, No. 130, 13th Waxing of Wagaung 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 24 August 2018 Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s ninth regular session holds twelfth-day meeting

THE twelfth-day meeting of the to top up a layer and widen Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s ninth the Pathein-Monywa road regular session was held at the section in Mindon Township Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall simultaneously. The Deputy yesterday morning. During the Minister replied that topping meeting asterisk-marked ques- up a layer and widening the tions were answered by Deputy Pathein-Monywa road section Minister for Construction U in Mindon Township is con- Kyaw Lin, a motion tabled, a ducted depending upon the report read and submitted and present situation of the road a report discussed by the Py- and road layer design. Where ithu Hluttaw representatives. necessary, fund for topping up a layer and widening is re- Asterisk-marked questions quested, and depending upon Daw Khin Than Nu of Min- availability of fund, works are don constituency posed the conducted, said the Deputy first asterisk-marked question The twelfth-day meeting of the Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s ninth regular session being convened in Nay Pyi Taw Minister. and asked if there is a plan yesterday. PHOTO: MNA SEE PAGE 2 Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s ninth regular session holds twelfth-day meeting

THE twelfth-day meeting of plantations were planting in the Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s excess of the permitted 40,000 ninth regular session was held acres, resulting in loss of tax yesterday morning at the Amyo- revenue in billions to the coun- tha Hluttaw meeting hall. In the try. He posed a question on what meeting asterisk-marked ques- sort of action the relevant min- tions were asked and answered, istry has taken on this matter. two reports read, a bill tabled Deputy Minister for Agriculture, and a motion discussed. Livestock and Irrigation U Hla Kyaw replied that an advance Asterisk-marked questions tax of 2 percent was collected In the first question of the in Myitkyina Township tax of- day, U Naing Ko Ko of Kachin fices for tissue culture banan- State constituency 12 said as exported through border Kachin State Hluttaw had con- gates. The state government ducted a field inspection on had formed a team to investi- Chinese tissue culture banana The twelfth-day meeting of the Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s ninth regular session being convened in Nay Pyi gate planting of tissue culture plantations and found that the Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA SEE PAGE 2

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FROM PAGE 1 Housing Project in the center of Win of Seikkan constituency sentatives who want to table an Pathein Town consisting of 25 tabled a motion urging the gov- amendment motion to submit Next, U Zaw Min Thein of two-storey, four apartments per ernment to conduct researches their names. Laymyethna constituency raised storey, private buildings and 150 on skilled workers, technicians a question on plans to remove houses were turned into public and engineers truly required by Discussion on Pyithu Hlut- trees, bushes, buildings and servant housing, but the process the nation, draw up appropriate taw Government Guaran- shops that restrict view and pro- was not done according to law and policy and strategy and establish tees, Pledges and Under- vide extra width to S-bends and asked if there is a plan to revert more Technical High Schools, takings Vetting Committee U-turns (hairpin turns) on 12 ft. back the public servant housings Government Technical Institutes, report wide and 18 ft. wide Ministry of into private houses as desired by Technical Universities in imple- Following this, U Myo Zaw Construction roads. The Dep- the people. The Deputy Minis- menting Technical and Vocational Aung of Kawlin constituency, U uty Minister replied that in the ter said a total of 350 apartments Education and Training (TVET) Khin Maung Thein of Sagaing U Nay Htet Win. bends and turns on important in the 25 two-storey apartment in Myanmar. constituency, U Win Win of Minbu roads on hills and mountains, buildings and 150 houses of Py- explained the Deputy Minister. Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T constituency and Dr. Min Thein turn radiuses were widened for idawtha House Project were des- The Ministry has discussed Khun Myat announced the Hlut- of YeU constituency discussed ease of big trucks using the roads. ignated as public servant housing with Ayeyawady Region gov- taw’s agreement to discuss the the Pyithu Hluttaw Government Road shoulder width and earth during Ayeyawady Region Law ernment and will designate 171 motion and announced further Guarantees, Pledges and Un- embankment width beside the and Order Restoration Council apartments as public apartments for Hluttaw representatives who dertakings Vetting Committee roads were widened depending meeting 1/94. while the remaining 179 apart- want to discuss the motion to en- report. upon priority set, and in places Now, people living in 171 of ments will remain as public serv- roll their names. Pyithu Hluttaw Government where road widening is required, the 350 apartments submitted a ant apartments, said the Deputy Guarantees, Pledges and Un- funds are requested and works request to Ministry of Construc- Minister. Second amendment bill to dertakings Vetting Committee conducted depending upon avail- tion to re-designate the apart- Questions raised by U Nay the Settlement of Labour Dis- member U Myo Naing respond- ability of the fund, said the Deputy ments as Pyidawtha Housing. Htet Win of Sinbaungwe constit- putes Law ed to the discussions made by Minister. Clearing of trees and Public servants living in public uency, U Thein Tun of Kyaunggon Afterwards, Hluttaw was the Hluttaw representatives. bushes obstructing views will servant housings are to vacate constituency and Daw Ni Shwe informed about the receipt of Committee secretary U be conducted by the ministry the apartments when they retire, Hlyan of Thantlang constituency second amendment bill to the Zone Teint then tabled a motion and clearing of squatter huts, but public housings are apart- were also answered by the Dep- Settlement of Labour Disputes for the Hluttaw to agree and ac- shops and roadside sellers on ments/houses where the public uty Minister. Law sent by Amyotha Hluttaw cept the report and the Hluttaw road junctions will be conducted servants and their offspring can with amendments, and bill com- agreed and accepted the report. in coordination with the state/ live on even after they retire. Con- Motion on implementing mittee member U Nay Myo Tun The thirteenth-day meeting region governments, explained verting a public servant housing Technical and Vocational Ed- read and submitted the bill com- of the Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s the Deputy Minister. to private housing is a sensitive ucation and Training (TVET) mittee’s report. ninth regular session will be held U Wai Hlaing Tun of Pathein matter and it needs to be con- After the asterisk-marked Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker on 29 August it is learnt. – Aye constituency then said Pyidawtha sidered in a nationwide manner, question session, U Tin Maung announced for Hluttaw repre- Aye Thant (MNA)

Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s ninth regular session holds twelfth-day meeting

FROM PAGE 1 Deputy Minister. obtained the decision of the Hlut- amendments and announced Finally Dr. Zaw Lin Htut of taw and approved the bill. for Hluttaw representatives who bananas without permission and Mon State constituency 9 asked Next, Deputy Minister for want to discuss it to enroll their to ensure that all is done accord- if there is a plan to upgrade state Agriculture, Livestock and Irri- names. ing to the law, said the Deputy Agriculture Institute (Thaton) gation U Hla Kyaw submitted to Hluttaw debates a motion Minister. into lower Myanmar agricultur- the Hluttaw the Boundary Delin- A motion tabled by U The second question was al college or university. Deputy eation Bill and Amyotha Hluttaw Myo Win of Mon State constit- raised by U Khin Maung Latt of Minister U Hla Kyaw replied that Bill Committee member U Aung uency 8 urging the government Rakhine State constituency 3, more Technical and Vocational Thein read and explained the to control and manage the man- and he asked if there is any plan Education and Training (TVET) committee report on the Bound- agement committee, develop- to take action against prawn/ are required and technical and ary Delineation Bill. This was ment committee and farmland shrimp ponds in Yathedaung vocation sector will be promot- followed by Amyotha Hluttaw management committee to U Kyaw Kyaw Win. Township, Rakhine State, that ed in an increasing momentum. Speaker announcing for Hlut- ensure that there is no corrup- are blocking the two water dis- Along the China-Myanmar eco- taw representatives who want tion, because plots were formed charge pipes of Panzinmaw em- nomic corridor, agriculture and upgrading the skills of the to discuss the bill to enroll their on many farms and plantation bankment. Deputy Minister U higher education and TVET teaching staff will be conducted. names. lands and sold off illegally, caus- Hla Kyaw replied that the farmer programs were conducted in As such, when this development ing losses of farms and planta- embankment is managed by lo- cooperation, agriculture insti- strategy is implemented, the Tabling of a bill tion lands, and lands set aside cal management committee and tutes are upgraded to regional matters raised in the question Afterwards, U Soe Moe of for expansion of towns and vil- as per 2012 ward/village tract agriculture colleges, proposal will be conducted, said the Dep- Ayeyawady Region constituency lages were also lost in a similar administration rule of Ministry papers for human resources de- uty Minister. 1 tabled a bill amending the Bar manner, was discussed by U Mya of Home Affairs, the ward/vil- velopment were submitted and Council Act to be discussed in Min Swe of Magway constituen- lage tract administrators are to in the Agricultural Development Reading of reports the Hluttaw. It was supported cy 9, U Hla Oo of Sagaing Re- prevent the blockade of water Strategy (ADS) 2018-2019 to 2022- After the asterisk-marked by Daw Myat Thida Tun of Mon gion constituency 4, Naw Chris gates and discharge pipes and 2023, plans are included to up- questions were asked and an- State constituency 5. Tun @ Dr. Arkar Moe of Kay- action is to be taken against an- grade agriculture institutes to swered Amyotha Hluttaw Bill After taking the decision of in State constituency 7, U Khin yone who violate the prohibition. agriculture colleges. Committee member Daw Ohn the Hluttaw to accept and dis- Maung Latt of Rakhine State con- Rakhine State government will Once this development Kyi read and explained the com- cuss the bill, Amyotha Hluttaw stituency 3 and U Kyaw Kyaw Win be informed about removing the strategy is approved and per- mittee report on Traditional Speaker announced the agree- of Rakhine State constituency 8. prawn/shrimp ponds that are mitted, appropriate agriculture Medicine Council Bill, approved ment of the Hluttaw. The thirteenth-day meeting blocking the water discharge institutes will be selected for and sent with amendment by Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker of the ninth regular session of pipes, and action will be taken upgrade to agriculture colleges Pyithu Hluttaw. also informed the Hluttaw on the the Second Amyotha Hluttaw is according to prevailing law if and required basic buildings, Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker receipt of Myanmar Mines Rules scheduled to be held on 29 August, the blockage continues, said the education aid, teaching staff Mahn Win Khaing Than then sent by Pyithu Hluttaw with it is learnt. – Aung Ye Thwin 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat State Counsellor, Thai PM receives Netherlands Ambassador to Myanmar exchange congratulatory message for 70 years of Myanmar-Thai relations

DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI, State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and H.E. General Prayut Chan-O-Cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 70th Anniver- sary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Kingdom of Thai- land, which falls on 24 August 2018.—Myanmar News Agency

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat meets with Netherlands Ambassador Mr. Wouter Jurgens in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA Singapore Lecture to be broadcast

PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker ters relating to increasing bilat- and views exchanged. A LECTURE titled “Democratic Transition in Myanmar: U T Khun Myat received Neth- eral relations, legislative works Also present at the meeting Challenges and the Way Forward” delivered by State Coun- erlands Ambassador to Myan- of the Hluttaw, establishing were Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy sellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Singapore will be broadcast mar H.E. Mr. Wouter Jurgens peace in the country, democra- Speaker U Tun Tun Hein and on Myanmar Television with Myanmar subtitles. The first part at Pyithu Hluttaw Building, Nay cy reforms, investment, water officials from Pyithu Hluttaw of the lecture will be broadcast on 23 August and the second Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. resources management and ag- office. —Myanmar News Agen- part of the lecture will be broadcast on 24 August after the 8 During the meeting, mat- riculture were openly discussed cy pm local news. The complete discussion will be broadcast on 25 August after the 8 pm local news, it is learnt. —Myanmar News Agency Union Attorney-General U Tun Tun Oo receives Netherlands Ambassador to Myanmar Republic of the Union of Myanmar

UNION Attorney-General U Union Election Commission Tun Tun Oo received Nether- Notification 115/2018 lands Ambassador to Myanmar 12th Waxing of Wagaung, 1380 ME H.E. Mr. Wouter Jurgens at 23 August, 2018 Union Attorney General office guest hall yesterday morning. Granting permission to “The At the meeting, imple- People’s Party” to register as a menting rule of law works that is basis in transition to political party democracy, improving legal framework to protect invest- THE People’s Party headquartered at No. 279, first floor (B), at ments, increasing protection of Thumingala Street, Ward 9, in South Okkalapa Township, Yangon human rights, increasing role Region, has been permitted to register as a political party in of media sector, cooperation accordance with Section 9 of the Political Parties Registration between legal experts of the Law as of 23 August 2018. two countries and sharing ex- Union Attorney General U Tun Tun Oo holds talks with Netherlands The registration number of The People’s Party is 110. Ambassador Mr. Wouter Jurgens in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA periences and sending of state (Hla Thein) scholars were discussed. Chairman Present at the meeting U Win Myint, Permanent Sec- rector Dr. Kyi Kyi Than Aung. Union Election Commission were Deputy Attorney General retary Daw Nu Nu Yin and di- —Myanmar News Agency

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DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe [email protected] illegal wildlife trade

SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT UPON institution of a by-law trade in border areas”, said U Kyaw Myaing for the protection of wildlife and Thein Toe.

SENIOR TRANSLATORS conservation of natural areas, Myanmar has become an Zaw Min, illegal wildlife trade can be illegal wildlife trading hub with [email protected] strictly controlled, said U Thein an increasing demand of wildlife Win Ko Ko Aung, Toe, director of Yangon Region products. World Wildlife Fund [email protected] Forest Department. (WWF) reports that there is a INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR He mentioned that at a central big market for illegal Ye Htut Tin, meeting with stakeholders wildlife trade in Golden Triangle [email protected] concerned in order to receive area where China, Myanmar, LOCAL NEWS EDITORS suggestions for formulation of Laos and Thailand border ar- Tun Tun Naing (Editor), a by-law for protection of wild- eas meet. The Department of [email protected] life and conservation of natural Forest is conducting awareness Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected] areas. campaigns to stop shops selling “Crime and punishment wildlife animal souvenirs and TRANSLATORS under previous law is no longer cuisines at pagoda precincts, Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, relevant. New law seems to cov- airports and markets. Ei Myat Mon er criminal liability and so, pun- In order to be adaptable Zaw Htet Oo ishments will vary depending with changing times, the Pro- Kyaw Zin Lin on cases for fully and partially tection of Wildlife and Protected Kyaw Zin Tun protected wildlife animals. This Areas Law 1994 was revised and REPORTER move is hoped to be effective in enacted on 21 May 2018. —Min PHOTO: WWF-GERMANY May Thet Hnin, cracking down on illegal wildlife Thit (MNA) [email protected] [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHER Relief camps Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Kayin wrist-tying event opened due COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, celebrated in Minhla Township Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, to water level Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin rising again in

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We appreciate your feedback and Gyobingauk Town, Chaungg- Gyi and Minhla Township The Kayin wrist-tying ous rain, people are facing contributions. If you have any comments wa village Sayadaw delivered administrator U Khin Maung ceremony is held during difficulties to travel by cars or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email a sermon. Zaw explained about Kay- the month of Wagaung, or and motorbikes to Shwe [email protected] Bago Region Kayin in people maintaining their August, every year. Wrist- Gun, Kyunpako, Jo Chaung with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Ethnic Affairs Minister Naw traditional language and tying is meant to protect and Thayargon villages. able to publish “Letter to the Editor” Pwai Say explained about the culture. Minhla Township children, grandchildren and Authorities are providing that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words nine items typically included representative Naw Su Su great-grandchildren from motor boats for the people to please be aware that your letter will be in the wrist-tying ceremony. Htaw gave a speech of ap- harm and evil spirits.—Pauk- travel safely. —Thein Than edited. The event was held with the preciation. sa (Minhla) (IPRD) 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Maritime trade reaches almost $10 billion in current FY

THE value of trade through The overall value of overseas shipping between Myanmar trade as of 10 August this year and international traders totalled exceeded $13 billion, which shows US$9.997 billion since this April, an increase by $1.6 billion in com- increasing by $1.226 billion from parison with this time last year. this time last fiscal year, accord- Approximately 80 per cent of ing to the official statistics issued the country’s total trade is deliv- by the Ministry of Commerce. ered by sea. Myanmar primarily At this time in the last FY, imports capital goods, interme- maritime trade was $8.8 billion diate goods and consumer prod- in total, with exports worth $3.124 ucts, whereas it exports seven billion and imports worth $5.646 major groups of commodities, billion. The country’s value of im- such as agricultural, animal ports is usually greater than its and aquaculture products, for- exports. Between 1 April and 10 est-based products, minerals, August this year, the country’s manufacturing goods and other export was valued at $4 billion miscellaneous items. while its imports reached nearly According to the ministry’s $6 billion. annual statistical report, the When compared with the country’s maritime trade was same period in the last year, this valued at $25.019 billion during year saw an increase in value of the last FY. The external trade marine export/import. According by sea was $14.67 billion in the to the ministry’s data, the coun- 2012-2013 FY, $20.37 billion in the try’s export during the period 2013-2014 FY; $22.37 billion in the went up by $876 million and its 2014-2015 FY; $20.56 billion in the imports also increased by $349 2015-2016 FY and $21.43 billion in million. the 2016-2017 FY.—Shwe Khine Cargo vessels carrying containers in the Yangon River. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR

Private sector import of capital goods decrease by $30 million

THE value of capital goods im- of capital goods by private sec- lion matched against the last FY. ported into Myanmar by private tor this year, the import of the This year, the country imported sector between 1 April and 10 Au- same products by public sector semi-finished goods worth $2.723 gust this year reached US$2.117 increased by over $120 million. billion and consumer goods billion, a decrease in value by $30 The ministry’s data showed worth $1.812 million. million, against the same period that the total import value be- Myanmar conducts external in the last FY, according to the tween Myanmar and interna- trade with ASEAN members, Ministry of Commerce. tional countries was $7.032 billion European Union member states, During the same period in over the first 132 days of this some island nations, Asian and the last 2017-2018 FY, the pri- FY, including $458.473 million African states, as well as a few vate sector bought $2.148 billion by the private sector and $6.573 western countries, with goods worth of capital goods. billion by the public sector. The mainly being transported by Despite decrease in value figures increased by $381 mil- sea.—Swe Nyein

Export surpasses import in border trade

MYANMAR’S export outper- Year 2017-2018. Myanmar’s kti, $0.87 million at Kengtung, formed import, while carrying trade flows in and out of the $32 million at Tachilek, $287 out border trade with the neigh- following border gates: Muse, million at Myawady, $48 million bouring countries — China, Lwejel, Chinshwehaw, Kan- at Kawthoung, $84.5 million at Thailand, India and Bangladesh paikti, Kengtung, Myawady, Myeik, $3 million at Hteekhee, — between 1 April and 10 Au- Kawthoung, Myeik, Hteekhee, $3.5 million at Mawtaung, $0.38 gust of six-month interim period Tachilek, Mawtaung, Meisei, million at Mawse, $50 million at prior to next fiscal year 2018- Sittway, Maungtaw, Tamu and Sittway, $3.7 million at Maung- 2019, according to data released Reed. Myawady, Tachilek, Sit- taw, $46 million at Tamu and by the Ministry of Commerce. tway, Meisei and Hteekhee $12.4 million at Reed gates re- Over the past four months, show higher import than ex- spectively. Myanmar’s export through bor- port. The remainders are seen Myanmar exports agro der gates is worth US$1.98 bil- export surpassing import. products, fishery products, live- lion whereas import is valued Border trade over past four stock, minerals and other prod- at $1 billion. Border trade this months were registered at $2.17 ucts, while machinery, chemi- Call 09251022355, year totaled $3 billion, which is billion at Muse, $74 million at cals, fertilizers, raw materials Thin Thin May, 09974424848 up by $431 million compared Lwejel, $118 million at Chinsh- and consumer goods are import- to similar period of last Fiscal wehaw, $78.9 million at Kanpai- ed into the country.—GNLM 24 AUGUST 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR EAOs donate cash assistance for flood victims nationwide

Ethnic armed organizations and friendship, helping each -EAOs donated cash to flood af- other can really work towards fected people through the Peace peace, said the Peace Commis- Commission yesterday. sion Chair. Next, head of repre- Representatives of the Wa sentatives of Wa Special Region-2 Special Region-2, on behalf of U Nyi Yann explained the aims EAOs, handed over K436.68 mil- of the donation and donated Ks lion to the Peace Commission at 436.68 million to the Chairperson the National Reconciliation and of the Peace Commission and a Peace Centre (NRPC) in Yangon. certificate of honour was given Speaking at the ceremony, back to donor U Nyi Yann. Peace Commission Chair Dr Tin Member of the Union Peace Myo Win said it was a noble do- Commission's peace assistant nation because it supported the group U Moe Zaw Oo said to the right things to real people in need media that, “We have arranged at the right time. to make donations in Kayin State, U Nyi Yann from Wa Special Region-2 handing over cash donation to Chairperson of the Peace Commission Dr As for now, ethnic people Mon State, Taninthayi and Bago Tin Myo Win. PHOTO: MNA are giving their special aid for regions because these regions the flood affected ethnic people were affected by the floods se- they are all ethnic kin." unity plus friendship were seen the UPDJC Lt-Gen U Khin Zaw in Myanmar and that means verely. This is the first organiza- There will be much more between the ethnics on the road Oo (Retd), U Naing Ngan Lin, the same family members are tion which has donated cash as- benefits than usual as ethnic peo- to peace, he added. Also pres- Dr. Aung TunThet, U Hla Maung helping each other. Whatever the sistance for flood affected people ple are donating for the ethnic ent at the ceremony were, Vice Shwe and representatives led by differences seen in the family, to the Union Peace Commission. people affected by floods in Mon Chairperson of the Union Peace U Nyi Yann and U San Shwe from they have the same goal, peace. The reason they came to donate State, Kayin State and Taninthayi Commission U Thein Zaw and Wa Special Region (2).— Myan- In building trust, understanding at the commission is because region and it can be said that members of the Secretariat of mar News Agency

Department of Population launches Seminar on copyright and collective redesigned website management held in Yangon A JOINT seminar by the Minis- Learned of Japanese CMO’ by the 2014 Census is requested try of Education, Japan Inter- Mr. Satoshi Watanabe, and ex- and will further assist regional national Cooperation Agency pert from the Japanese Society statistics. (JICA), and Japan’s Agency for for Rights of Authors, Compos- Following were explanations Cultural Affairs (ACA) was held ers and Publishers (JASRAC), by UNFPA representative Ms. in Yangon’s Melia Hotel yester- and ‘Lesson Learned of Inter- Janet E. Jackson about UNF- day with the title “Awareness national CMO’ by Mr. Benjamin PA’s support in conducting the Seminar on Copyright System Ng, the Asia-Pacific Regional census, an official from OneMap and Collective Management Director for International Con- Myanmar on the website’s new Organization (CMO)”. federation of Societies of Au- designs, and the Department As the first order of busi- thors and Composers (CISAC). of Population’s Acting Direc- ness, Dr. Myint Thein, Rector Attending the seminar tor-General Dr. Nyi Nyi on the of the Yangon Technological were officials from the Office website and its functions. University, and Mr. Tsuna- of the Chief Justice of the Un- Launching ceremony of Department of Population's website held in Nay Officials also explained shige Shirotori, Director of ion, Office of the Union Attor- Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA about the interactive maps, the Office for Promoting Works ney-General, ministries, repre- REDATAM Database and excel Distribution Copyright Divi- sentatives from the Myanmar THE Department of Population accurate news and information date, and micro data launching sion, Japan Copyright Office, Literature and Fine Arts Asso- under the Ministry of Labour, Im- quickly is important for the coun- before conducting a Q&A session Agency for Cultural Affairs, ciation, the Intellectual Prop- migration and Population, United try’s economic development. He with the attendants. both respectively delivered the erty Proprietors Association Nations Population Fund (UNF- said his ministry has successful- Information relating to the opening speech. of Myanmar (IPPAM), legal PA) and OneMap Myanmar have ly compiled the 2014 Myanmar 2014 Myanmar Population and As the seminar pro- experts and professionals, stu- collaborated to introduce the De- Population and Housing Census Housing Census, including the gressed, presentations on var- dents and faculty from Yangon partment of Population’s website for the first time in 30 years, and national-level reports, fifteen ious titles were made including University, representatives and explain about the REDATAM results of the census have been reports from Nay Pyi Taw and ‘Status of the Establishment from the Japanese Chamber Database for the 2014 Myanmar fully publicized at each level. regions and states, thirteen re- of IP Systems in Myanmar’ of Commerce in Myanmar Population and Housing Census The permanent secretary search reports, maps charting by Director Dr. Hnin Nwe Aye (JCCM), and officials from and online interactive maps in a said the results from the cen- the census, and over 400 town- of the Copyright Department MOE’s Copyright Department. launch event held at M Gallery sus have been uploaded to their ship and sub-township reports, under the MOE’s Department The seminar primarily Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. website and the website has have been uploaded to www.dop. of Research and Innovation, focused on reviewing oppor- Attending the launch event been completely redesigned with gov.mm for ease of access. ‘Copyright System of Myanmar tunities and the current state were Permanent Secretary U technological assistance from The new design of the web- and Knowledge on CMO’ by Dr. of affairs for literature and the Aye Lwin from the Ministry of OneMap Myanmar for a smooth- site was accomplished with sup- Nwe Yi Win, ‘Copyright System fine arts, effective implementa- Labour, Immigration and Pop- er experience and easier access. port from OneMap Myanmar and in the Music Industry in Myan- tion of a collective management ulation, ministry officials, UNF- He also said the REDATAM Da- displays information separated mar’ by Vice-Chair Composer system for copyright issues, PA representative Ms. Janet E. tabase has been formulated so into seven categories for the cen- U Myint Moe Aung of Myanmar the tasks and responsibilities Jackson, officials from OneMap that people can compile their sus, publications relating to the Performance Rights Organiza- of a CMO, laying the founda- Myanmar and invited guests. own statistics and tables for use census, data and maps, activities, tion (MPRO), ‘Collective Man- tion for establishing CMOs in Permanent Secretary U in their projects and research. He the history of the department agement System in Japan’ by the future, and collecting rel- Aye Lwin spoke at the event, added that support will be given and exhibiton room.—Myanmar Mr. Tsunashige Shirotori, Di- evant news and information. saying that the ability to receive if 10 per cent of micro data from News Agency rector of Japan’s ACA, ‘Lesson —Myanmar News Agency 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visits Myanmar Theravada Buddha Vihara monastery in Moscow

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of Next, Sitagu Sayadaw and Defence Services Senior Gen- Commander-in-Chief of Defence eral Min Aung Hlaing and party Services inspected the site in who are in Russian Federation the monastery compound where visited Myanmar Theravada a Dhammayone (Congregation Buddha Vihara monastery yes- Hall) will be built, monastery terday morning. expansion works conducted, At first, Command- construction of a Shwezigon er-in-Chief of Defence Services Pagoda replica in the com- and party pay homage to Buddha pound of the cultures of the image in the monastery and Sit- world museum compound and agu Sayadaw Ashin Nannissara status of constructing a Bagan who was in Russian Federation era Dhammasetkya Mudra to propagate Buddhism. Budha image and discussed re- Sitagu Sayadaw spoke of ligious matters. matters need to be done for the Afterwards, Command- long term sustenance of Myan- er-in-Chief of Defence Services mar Theravada Buddha Vihara donated Waso Robe and offerto- monastery in Moscow and the ries to Sitagu Sayadaw and Tat- Senior General Min Aung Hlaing donates Waso Robe to Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nannissara in Commander-in-Chief of De- madaw senior officers donated Moscow. PHOTO: OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF DEFENCE SERVICES FACEBOOK fence Services explained about Waso Robe to the Sanghas. the status of donation toward Later, Commander-in-Chief offered day ‘soon’ (lunch) to Services then inspected the ex- the Office of the Command- the long term sustenance of the of Defence Services donated Sitagu Sayadaw and Sanghas. pansion site of the monastery er-in-Chief of Defence Servic- monastery. cash to monastery trustee and Commander-in-Chief of Defence according to the Facebook of es.—Myanmar News Agency

Local, foreign media gather news in Maungtaw Township

A GROUP of journalists from Tun Myint Tun explained about ing the structure and gathering domestic and foreign media security measures taken. This news. agencies departed from Sit- was followed by a Q&A session The media group then trav- tway for Maungtaw yesterday between the media group and elled to Shwe Zar Village and in- to gather news on the ground officials. terviewed the Muslims, Hindus Union Minister U Ohn Win holds talks with Japanese Deputy Mayor concerning Maungtaw District’s In the afternoon, the me- and local residents peacefully Mr. Atsuhito Sadakari yesterday. PHOTO: MNA development, rehabilitation and dia group travelled to Hla Pho co-existing.—Ramanya, Myo relocation processes. Khaung Transit Centre, view- Thu Hein Union Minister U Ohn Win receives The media group first Deputy Mayor of Fukuoka Prefecture met with Maungtaw District Deputy Administrator U Ye UNION Minister for Natural ditions of animals at the Fuku- Htoo, District Police Super- Resources and Environmen- oka City Zoological Garden and intendent Police Lt-Colo- tal Conservation, U Ohn Win, its processes, negotiations on nel Tun Myint Tun and other received the Deputy Mayor of trading wildlife between the officials at the Maungtaw Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan, two countries so that Fukuoka District General Administration Mr. Atsuhito Sadakari, and his can exhibit elephants; a species Office. delegation at the union minis- that have been missing from During the meeting, Dep- ter’s office yesterday morning. the Japanese zoo since 2017; ex- uty Administrator U Ye Htoo During the meeting, they changing wildlife conservation explained about the UEHRD-fa- discussed promoting bilateral techniques, providing trainings, cilitated repatriation process for relations between Myanmar and providing support for medical returnees, rebuilding houses in Japan, marking Yangon City and supplies and equipment, and the district, and the construc- Journalists meeting with officials at the Office of the Maungtaw District Fukuoka City as sister cities and other collaborative ventures.— tion and completion of recep- General Administration Department in Maungtaw. their processes, the living con- Myanamr News Agency tion centers, while Police Lt-Col PHOTO: MAUNG KHAING SOE (DISTRICT IPRD) Rice provided to flood victims in Taninthayi Region

RELIEF Aid Distribution Team gust, according to the temporary Taninthayi Region to date. The Avenue school, Kyein Chaung tive houses and 6,956 flood vic- distributed rice bags donated by relief camp administration office. ten temporary relief camps are school, Myay Ma Ohn village hill tims from 1,405 households who the Ministry of Social Welfare, Following continuous heavy monasteries in Chaunggyi Ward, and Chaung Lamu village school. were moved to the ten temporary Relief and Resettlement and rain that starts on 15 July, there Myanmar Indaw Village, Kyauk There are a total of 13,718 shelter camps, according to an- Taninthayi region government are flood in Taninthayi Township, Mee Kyaung Village, Chaung flood victims including 6,762 flood nouncement released by tempo- to a total of 13,718 victims in ten Myeik District, Taninthayi Re- Lamu Village and Ban Thae Vil- victims from 1,338 households rary relief camp administration temporary relief camps on 23 Au- gion. The river remain flooded in lage, Taninthayi hall, Chaung Nge who were moved to their rela- office.—Nan Thar Yi 24 AUGUST 2018 24 AUGUST 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 None of us can Protecting Myanmar workers abroad: tackle threats of Random Jotting Central Body for Suppression of Trafficking in Persons By Sayar Mya (MOFA) Myanmar Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day terrorism alone 13th September FEW days back, the Filipino Workers) cannot be de- integrates frontline services of key author came across a ployed for non-compliance with government agencies. The entire public needs to participate, HE terrorist attacks on security forces and people in news item reported by the guarantees required under Trafficking in persons to eliminate… Rakhine State happened in 2016 and 2017 while the Myanmar News Agency R.A. 10022. In section (1) of R.A. Repatriation is indeed not a A 2018 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day’s Objectives government was making efforts to bring peace and in the Global New Light of My- 10022, it is mentioned that the big deal Tdevelopment to the state. anmar (18 August 2018) about State shall, at all times, uphold In conclusion, the author of v To mobilize the participation of all citizens in combating Myanmar is faced with terrorism which is a dangerous trend the ordeal and repatriation of 14 the dignity of its citizens whether this article would like to quote human trafficking as a national duty; also for the region. stranded Myanmar migrant work- in country or overseas, in general, what Secretary Bello has argued. v To have the public instilled with awareness about and The communal violence in 2012 and the terrorist attacks by ers from Saudi Arabia. Amidst and Filipino migrant workers, in “We have likewise repatriated knowledge of trafficking in persons; the ARSA in 2016 and 2017 also intensified the mistrust which unfortunate conditions and prob- particular, continuously monitor almost 22,000 migrant workers in v To protect and care trafficked victims with empathy; and has existed between the two different communities for decades. lematic events in a foreign country, international conventions, adopt/ distress since 2016,” Bello said. v To strengthen cooperation and coordination among all The danger of terrorist activities, which was the initial it was indeed a sad story, but the be signatory to and ratify those The department also noted it counter trafficking stakeholders – government agencies, cause of events leading to the humanitarian crisis in Rakhine, author is happy to learn that they that guarantee protection to mi- has signed bilateral labor agree- civil society organizations, UN agencies, international remains real threat. arrived back safe and sound and grant workers, and endeavor to ments with the Kingdom of Saudi organizations and general public. Unless this security challenge is addressed, the risk of now at home sweet home. enter into bilateral agreements Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emir- inter-communal violence will remain. It was learnt that fourteen with countries hosting overseas ates and Cambodia, to strengthen It is a threat that could have grave consequences not just for Myanmar migrant workers, who Filipino workers. the protection on migrant workers. Myanmar but also for other countries in our region and beyond. were denied getting final exit visa As of November 2011, the The International Convention Flood Bulletin Terrorism should not be condoned in any form for any reason. by their employers for leaving POEA lists 125 countries as being on the Protection of the Rights of (Issued at 14:00 hrs MST on 23-8-2018) We have strengthened our border guard police capacity their jobs in Riyadh of Saudi Ara- accommodating with the guaran- All Migrant Workers and Members to ensure the safety of the bia, returned Yangon on 17 August Retired General Prayuth Chano- als on social and humanitarian monitor and supervise recruit- tees required under R.A. 10022. of Their Families is a United Na- Flood condition of Sittoung River returnees as well as all oth- 2018, after negotiation between cha at the Government House in grounds. ment agencies in the Philippines. The Department of Labor and tions multilateral treaty governing According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the er communities – Rakhine, Myanmar government and Saudi Thailand on 23 June 2016. During the historic visit to The POEA's office is located at Employment (DOLE) has reaf- the protection of migrant workers water level of Sittoung River has exceeded by about (2½) feet at Muslim, Daingnet, Mro, authorities. In his response, the Thai Prime London in September 2016, the EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, firmed on 21 July 2018 its com- and families. Signed on 18 Decem- Madauk above its danger level. It may remain above its danger Thet, Maramagyi and Hin- In bringing them back, the Minister said that measures will State Counsellor met with 12 My- Mandaluyong City, Philippines. mitment to the administration’s ber 1990, it entered into force on 1 level during the next (5) days. du. They all are victims of To resolve Consular and Legal Affairs De- be taken to give Myanmar migrant anmar ambassadors assigned in The Migrant Workers and reforms, as President Duterte July 2003 after the threshold of 20 Flood condition of Thanlwin River violence and terrorism. Se- partment of the Ministry of For- workers the rights to equal treat- countries in Europe, the Middle Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 delivered his third State of the ratifying States was reached in According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the curity needs to be ensured eign Affairs, Myanmar Embassy in ment as Thai workers, saying that East and Africa. During the meet- instituted State policies of over- Nation Address. March 2003. The Committee on water level of Thanlwin River has exceeded by about (4) feet at for all. our chal- Riyadh, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 500 million Baht have been allocated ing, the State Counsellor clarified seas employment and established In a statement, Philippine Migrant Workers (CMW) monitors Hpa-an above its danger level. It may fall about (1½) feet during To resolve our challeng- Ministry of Labour, Immigration to all migrant workers to access priorities in Myanmar as well as the next (2) days and may remain above its danger level. es, we are ready to continue lenges, we and Population negotiated with education and 500 million Baht for the country’s foreign policy, say- Advisory to work with the internation- the International Organization for healthcare services. ing that Myanmar has friendly It is especially advised that people who have settled near the al community. Nowhere is far are ready to Migration (IOM), employers of the In her speech, the State Coun- relations with all countries in the river banks and low lying area in Madauk and Hpa-an Township, away from anywhere when workers and Saudi authorities. sellor requested the Thai Prime world, practicing the non-aligned to take precautionary measures. it comes to terrorism, and continue to The 14 workers are from a Minister to allow Myanmar mi- policy. She urged the diplomats none of us can tackle this small group of 26 persons who left grant workers to work legally in to give protection to Myanmar Myanmar Daily Weather Report threat alone. work with for Saudi Arabia since December Thailand as soon as possible and citizens in the countries in which (Issued at 7:00 pm Thursday 23 August 2018) We hope that the in- 2010 to work there under a six-year to protect Myanmar migrants they are assigned and to protect ternational community, on the interna- contract with Dar Al Samara Est un- working on fishing boats against the interests of Myanmar. She also BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is strong over the Andaman Sea their part, will pursue a more der General Contracting. Of them, human trafficking and torture by clarified undertakings for devel- and South Bay and moderate elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. objective and balanced ap- one returned home with his own local authorities. opment of the political, economic FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 24 AU- proach to help overcome the tional com- arrangement after the contract, but and social sectors of the country. GUST 2018: Rain or thundershowers will be fairly widespread challenges Myanmar is fac- the remaining workers left their jobs People-centered policy in Nay Pyi Taw, Lower Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Bago ing including the terrorism munity. before the terms of contract were In order to clarify the trajec- Filipino migrant workers regions, Chin State and widespread in the remaining regions threat. completed due to lack of salary, tory of Myanmar’s foreign policy, While serving abroad for over and states with isolated heavy falls in Sagaing and Bago regions, They must support the threats and food issues. a formal foreign policy pronounce- 16 years in the Myanmar Foreign Kachin, Shan, Chin, Rakhine, Kayin and Mon states. Degree of government’s efforts to build trust between the two different Eleven workers returned ment was issued in the capital Service, the writer has noticed certainty is (100%). communities in Rakhine because we believe that lack of mutual home under their own arrange- city of Nay Pyi Taw on 22 April the systematic and pragmatic STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with rough seas are likely at understanding between the two communities will lead to mutual ment, following the negotiations 2016, where State Counsellor Daw approach of the diplomats from times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon-Taninthayi suspicion and hostility. between the Myanmar Embassy Aung San Suu Kyi pledged that the the Philippines in protecting and Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35)mph. Sea The outside world should stop their hate narratives which and Saudi authorities. The last government would adopt a peo- safeguarding their nationals. standards for protection and pro- Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello implementation of the convention, will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar waters. Wave height have driven wedges between the two communities. Taking batch of 14 workers were exempt- ple-centered policy, emphasizing This submission of observation motion of welfare for migrant III said his department is “stead- and is one of the seven UN-linked will be about (7-9)feet in Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along non-constructive measures would be counterproductive, as it ed from paying tax, visa fees and the relations between peoples of regarding the Philippines author- workers and their families, and fast in according full protection to human rights treaty bodies. Mon-Taninthayi Coasts and about (5 -7)feet in off and along will further polarize the communities and undermine the efforts fine, thanks to the negotiations different countries, and creating ities does not necessarily mean for overseas Filipinos in distress. workers by ensuring job security All persons, regardless of Rakhine Coasts. for the long-term objective of reconciliation. between the Ministry of Foreign friendly and cooperative relations to undermine our own existing Regarding deployment of migrant pursuant to the directive of the their nationality, race, legal or OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Increase of We thank all our friends near and far who are helping us in Affairs and Saudi authorities. The among them. methods and procedures, because workers, the act mandates, "The President.” other status, are entitled to fun- rain in Upper Sagaing and Taninthayi regions, Kachin, Kayin different ways to resolve the challenges in Rakhine and thus IOM paid flight expenses for the they are “so far so good”. However, State shall deploy overseas Fil- Bello said the DOLE has tak- damental human rights and basic and Mon states. helping our nascent democratic transition to succeed. workers. Safeguarding the Myanmar the writer would like to share some ipino workers only in countries en initiatives to pursue the effec- labor protections, including mi- FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING We who are living through the transition in Myanmar view it nationals positive outlooks of our neighbor. where the rights of Filipino mi- tive implementation of the workers grant workers and their families. AREA FOR 24 AUGUST 2018: One or two rain or thunder- differently from those who observe it from the outside and who Myanmar stance on migrant While meeting with 18 Myan- The Philippine Overseas Em- grant workers are protected." rights to security of tenure and Migrants are also entitled to cer- showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). will remain untouched by its outcome. workers mar ambassadors from the Asian ployment Administration (POEA) “eliminate practices that circum- tain human rights and protections FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA We believe that the better choice before us is to recognize State Counsellor Daw Aung Region in Nay Pyi Taw on 14 June is an agency of the Government Deployment restrictions vent and avoid the law prohibiting specifically linked to their vulner- FOR 24 AUGUST 2018: One or two rain or thundershowers. the reality of the situation on the ground and accommodate San Suu Kyi called for improving 2016, State Counsellor Daw Aung of the Philippines responsible On 1 November 2011, the illegal contractual arrangements.” able status. Degree of certainty is (100%). each other’s concerns. We must work together to build trust Myanmar migrant workers’ ac- San Suu Kyi urged them to work for overseeing the benefits of the POEA Governing Board (GB) The department also stated it Allow me to conclude by say- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING and confidence in order to achieve lasting peace, stability and cess to education and healthcare for the country through dynamic overseas employment program published GB Resolution No. 7, has established 18 One-Stop Ser- ing, “Let us protect our migrant AREA FOR 24 AUGUST 2018: Isolated rain or thundershowers. development in Rakhine as well as to counter the threat of ter- services in Thailand during her diplomacy and to protect and to of the Philippines. It is the main which specifies a list of 41 coun- vice Centers for overseas Filipino workers” as much as we could. Degree of certainty is (100%). rorism in our region. talks with Thai Prime Minister save from harm Myanmar nation- government agency assigned to tries where OFWs (Overseas workers across the country, which 24 AUGUST 2018 10 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Ghana opens book of condolence in honor of Kofi Annan

ACCRA — People from all walks Annan. I personally met him in Gyan-Barfuor and clergyman of life have been trooping to the East Timor in the year 2000 after Lawrence Tetteh. Accra International Conference the conflict,” the UNICEF official “Saturday we heard about Center (AICC) to sign the book stated. She recalled the visit by the demise of Kofi Annan. It’s a of condolence opened here on the late former Secretary Gen- big blow not only to Ghana but Wednesday in honor of late for- eral where he really inspired the also to the international commu- mer United Nations (UN) Secre- UN staff with his words related to nity because someone who has tary General Kofi Annan. peace and human rights. ascended to the throne of Secre- The former head of the global “So we would like to extend tary-General of the UN is not a body passed away on Saturday at our deepest condolences to his small achievement,” Ghanaian a hospital in Bern, Switzerland, wife and his family and friends. journalist, Henry Martinson told after a short illness. He will continue to inspire all of Xinhua. “What we should be do- Among the dignitaries who us at the United Nations and the ing is to remember some of his paid tribute to the late interna- UNICEF,” she added. legacies,” Martinson urged. tional statesman was Anne-Claire The Memory Table created The book of condolence will Dufay, Country Representa- for the condolence book is deco- remain open till next Wednesday tive of the UN Children’s Fund rated in flowers with the flag of to allow the general public to pay Photo taken on 22 August 2018 shows the Memory Table created for the (UNICEF). Ghana set at half mast behind it tributes to Kofi Annan. condolence book in honor of late former United Nations (UN) Secretary- General Kofi Annan at the Accra International Conference Center “We are all saddened by the and photos of the late octogenar- President Nana Akufo-Addo (AICC) in Accra, captial of Ghana. People from all walks of life have been departing of Hon. Kofi Annan, ian. Also paying tribute to Kofi signed the book of condolence trooping here to sign the condolence book opened here on Wednesday former Secretary General. We Annan was Ghana’s Minister for opened in Kofi Annan’s family in honor of the former head of the global body. Annan died on Aug. 18 in have been truly inspired by Kofi Development Planning George house on Sunday.—Xinhua Switzerland, at the age of 80. PHOTO: XINHUA ICRC calls for swift humanitarian Saudi Arabia insists support to displaced Ethiopians ‘committed’ to Aramco IPO RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on ed scrutiny to the company have from inter-communal conflict Thursday rejected reports that prompted indecision and delays. Aramco’s planned initial pub- Falih, however, insisted that ADDIS ABABA — The Inter- cient to meet the needs of the clean water, and are sleeping lic offering had been scrapped, the kingdom had boosted prepa- national Committee of the Red displaced. With schools being on the floor with no blankets saying the kingdom had stepped rations for the listing. Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday used as shelters and so many or mats. up preparations for the stock “The government has un- called for swift measures to children still displaced, it could Kochere district in Gedeo market debut of the state en- dertaken a number of major meet the humanitarian needs also be difficult for students to zone has seen its population ergy giant. preparatory measures including of nearly one million people who return to school when the new nearly double from 130,000 “The government remains issuing a new income tax law are displaced due to inter-com- academic year starts in Sep- people to more than 230,000, committed to the IPO of Sau- as it relates to hydrocarbons munal violence in Ethiopia. tember.” according to the ICRC. di Aramco at a time of its own activities, reissuing a long-term The UN migration agency “Schools, factories, and The influx of displaced peo- choosing when conditions are exclusive concession, and ap- has recently revealed that since courthouses are just a few of ple has also put a heavy strain optimum,” energy minister pointing a new board of direc- April this year some 970,000 peo- the buildings that now act as on host communities, many of Khalid al-Falih said in a state- tors,” Falih said. ple have fled their homes due to shelters for displaced families in whom were already struggling ment. Falih refused to specify a fighting between communities southern Ethiopia after a wave with food insecurity. The plan to float around five possible timing for the IPO, reit- along the border of Ethiopia’s of inter-communal clashes along Hospitals and clinics have percent of Aramco -- expected to erating that it depended on fac- Gedeo Zone in the Southern re- the border areas of Gedeo and also been overwhelmed by the be the world’s largest stock sale tors such as “favourable market gion and West Guji Zone in Ethi- West Guji zones drove nearly sharp increase in patients, ac- -- forms the cornerstone of a re- conditions and a downstream opia’s largest Oromia region. one million people from their cording to ICRC. form programme envisaged by acquisition which the compa- According to the ICRC, homes,” the ICRC said in a “We have seen health Crown Prince Mohammed bin ny will pursue in the next few while aid has increased in re- statement on Wednesday. centers in the area faced with Salman to wean the economy months”. cent weeks, “it is still insuffi- People often lack food and an enormous problem. off its reliance on oil. He did not elaborate on the They were working ok, but But Aramco executives acquisition but Aramco chief ex- suddenly, they have got more have repeatedly cited unfavour- ecutive Amin Nasser last month than double the population com- able market conditions to push confirmed preliminary talks to ing in and many, many of those back the IPO, earlier scheduled acquire a “strategic stake” in people who are coming in are for this year, with many observ- SABIC, the world’s fourth larg- sick already,” the statement ers sceptical whether the listing est petrochemicals company quoted James Reynolds, ICRC’s will happen at all. that is 70 percent owned by the Head of Delegation in Ethiopia. Fresh speculation about government-run Public Invest- “When something like the listing swirled late Wednes- ment Fund (PIF). that happens, the conditions in day after a media report that the Nasser had acknowledged which those people are living kingdom had halted the plan in an interview to Al-Arabiya are really very, very difficult,” and financial advisors working television that a potential SAB- Reynolds added. on it had been disbanded. IC deal would “affect the time The UN’s Central Emer- London, New York and frame for Aramco’s initial public gency Response Fund (CERF) Hong Kong have all vied for a offering”. last month released 15 million slice of the much-touted IPO. Observers see the acqui- US dollars to urgently scale But experts say Aramco’s sition of a stake from PIF as up humanitarian assistance to inability to generate a $2 trillion a complex alternative to raise The ICRC called for swift measures to meet the humanitarian people affected by escalating valuation sought by the crown much-needed cash for the king- needs of displaced people due to inter-communal violence in inter-communal violence in prince and legal concerns that dom’s top sovereign wealth Ethiopia. PHOTO:XINHUA Ethiopia. —Xinhua the IPO will invite unprecedent- fund.—AFP 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 11

THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR Trump denies wrongdoing, slams MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE Cohen ‘stories’ on hush payments (INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER) (16/2018) 1. Open tenders are invited for supply of the following respective items in United States Dollars and Myanmar Kyats. Sr.No Tender No Description Remark (1) IFB-015(18-19) Welding Set with Accessories (400 V) US$ Maximum Current At 100% Duty Cycle 400 AMP (Dry Type) (1) Lot (2) IFB-016(18-19) CNG Ground Storage Cascade (3) Sets US$ (3) IFB-017(18-19) CNG Compressor Driven Electric Motor US$ Package & Accessories (1) Lot (4) IFB-018(18-19) Lathe Machine with Electromagnetic PLC US$ System (1) Lot (5) IFB-019(18-19) Hydrostatic Testing System (Direct US$ Expension Method for Type II CNG Cylinder Complete Set (1) Set (6) IFB-020(18-19) Cascade Trailer (1) Unit US$ (7) DMP/L-076(18-19) Steel Ball Valves and Pipe Fittings Ks (2) Groups (8) DMP/L-077(18-19) Air Compressor (1) Set Ks (9) DMP/L-078(18-19) Desander Unit (Number of Cyclone-2Nos, Ks US President Donald Trump was dealt back-to-back blows in the cases of his former Operating Pressure(0.2-0.5)MPA (2) Sets lawyer Michael Cohen (L) and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort (R). (10) DMP/L-079(18-19) Degasser Unit (Volume Flow Rate- Ks PHOTO: AFP (220-260) M3 / HR) (3) Sets (11) DMP/L-080(18-19) Dispenser (2 Products, 2 Hose) (2) Nos Ks WASHINGTON — Donald and Friends,” saying they the president, dubbing him (12) DMP/L-081(18-19) Air Compressor Engine Driven with Dryer Ks Trump insisted Wednesday were “not even a campaign a “criminal.” (100 KW) (1) Set he did nothing wrong after violation.” “He committed a (13) DMP/L-082(18-19) Batch Mixer (BACS-300-100A) (2) Sets Ks (14) DMP/L-083(18-19) Skid Mounted Water Transfer Pump with Ks his longtime attorney im- In that interview, crime,” Davis told CBS Motor(700GPM x 700FTHD), 185KW plicated him in illicit hush Trump said the hush pay- News. “If he were not pres- (2)Sets payments made before the ments were financed with ident, he clearly would be (15) DMP/L-084(18-19) Double Girder Overhead Crane (15) Tons Ks 2016 election, as experts his own money — to which indicted and jailed for that Complete Set (1) Set warned the legal mael- Cohen had access -- and crime.” (16) DMP/L-085(18-19) Skid Mounted Crude Transfer Pump with Ks strom swirling around the that while he had no knowl- In practice, an indict- Engine (200IGPM x 300PSI)(73-97KW) (1) Set Republican leader could edge of them at the time, ment is highly unlikely: (17) DMP/L-086(18-19) Skid Mounted Crude Transfer Pump with Ks further threaten his pres- he had since been fully since 2000, the Justice Engine (100IGPM x 300PSI)(73KW) idency. transparent. Department position has (3)Sets On perhaps the worst “My first question been that a sitting presi- (18) DMP/L-087(18-19) Hacksaw Machine with Motor [Work Size- Ks day of Trump’s tumultuous when I heard about it was, dent is “immune from in- 220mm, 1.5 KW] (1) Set time in office, his former ‘Did they come out of the dictment as well as from (19) DMP/L-088(18-19) Air Compressor with Motor (3000 L/MIN, Ks 8 KG/CM2, 20 HP) (1) Set fixer Michael Cohen told campaign?’ because that further criminal process.” (20) DMP/L-089(18-19) Horizontal Lathe Machine with Motor Ks a federal judge Tuesday could be a little dicey,” And while the president [Spindle Hole-130 mm, Center Distance he had made illegal cam- he said of the payments could theoretically be >1500 mm, Motor Power > 10 KW, paign contributions — in — believed to have been impeached, it remains 4 Jaw Chuck (1)Set the form of payments to made to porn star Stormy a remote prospect in a (21) DMP/L-090(18-19) Upgrading for POS System of CNG (1) Lot Ks silence women alleging Daniels and Playboy model Republican-dominated (22) DMP/L-091(18-19) Suction Dryer (1) No Ks (24) DMP/L-092(18-19) Cooling Tower (2) Nos Ks affairs with Trump — at Congress where even Karen McDougal. (25) DMP/L-093(18-19) Analog Gas Detector (Methane) (2) Units Ks his boss’s request. “But they didn’t come Democrats are focused (26) DMP/L-094(18-19) 1.5MW(1875KVA) Gas Engine Driven Ks Cohen’s statements out of the campaign,” he on letting Robert Mueller’s Generating Set attached with Switch Gear came on a day of head-spin- said. “They came from me Russia probe play out. But Panel (1) Set ning political drama for and I tweeted about it.” Cohen’s cooperation with (26) DMP/L-095(18-19) 36 KW Diesel Engine Driven Generating Ks Trump, whose former cam- Despite Trump’s investigators may yet pose Set (4) Sets (27) DMP/L-096(18-19) Fuel Bowser (2800 Gal Capacity) (1) Unit Ks paign chief Paul Manafort defiant tone, Washing- a wider threat. Writing on (28) DMP/L-097(18-19) Caterpillar C 15 Engine with Gear Box Ks was found guilty within ton-based campaign fi- the Lawfare blog, former Assy (475 HP) (1) Set the same hour of federal nance expert Kate Belin- White House counsel Bob (29) DMP/L-098(18-19) Caterpillar C 18 Marine Engine with Gear Ks tax and bank fraud, in the ski, of the Nossaman law Bauer said: “As (Richard) Box (670 HP) (2) Sets first case sent to trial by the firm, said to expect legal Nixon found when one of 2. The Open Tender forms including Description of Materials / Qtty with details special prosecutor probing consequences for both his lawyers also became specifications and Tender Terms & Conditions can be available free download at the Ministry of Electricty and Energy Website Portal (www.moee.gov.mm) as from 24 August 2018. Russian meddling in the Trump and his campaign a witness for the govern- Tender forms will not be sold. 2016 election.While the full — most likely in the form ment, this can be the begin- 3. The interested Bidders should submit the Technical Specifications with Original implications for the real es- of a civil complaint be- ning of very hard times.” Bid Bond and Commercial Quotation in each separate sealed envelopes on which tate mogul-turned-presi- fore the Federal Election The White House insisted to be addressed to the Managing Director, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and should dent remain unclear, Co- Commission. Cohen has Trump was not concerned reach in Tender Box of the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise not later than 14:00 pm on 24 September 2018. hen’s statements — and meanwhile pleaded guilty “at all” that Cohen might the prospect of more rev- to two counts of violating implicate the president 4. Tender Closing Date & Time- 24-9-2018, 14:00 pm elations to come — puts campaign finance laws, by cooperating with Mu- Trump in legal peril. But along with six counts of eller. “He knows that he Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise the mercurial US leader fraud — identifying Trump did nothing wrong and that Ph . +95 67 - 411206 appeared determined to as his co-conspirator when there was no collusion,” ride out the latest storm. it came to the hush pay- White House spokeswom- After first accusing ments. an Sarah Sanders said. But Cohen of making up “sto- Davis told CBS News that ries” to cut a plea deal, he ‘He did nothing wrong’ Cohen knew of election 09251022355, then tweeted that the law- In a string of inter- tampering efforts during yer’s actions were “not a views early Wednesday, the 2016 campaign that crime,” and went further Cohen’s own lawyer Lanny would be “of interest to the 09974424848 in an interview with “Fox Davis took aim squarely at special counsel.”—AFP 24 AUGUST 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Defiant Australia PM Turnbull refuses to ‘give in to bullies’

SYDNEY — Defiant trusted ally. Canberra’s commitment opposition, which has Australian Prime Min- to slash carbon emissions been making the most ister Malcolm Turnbull ‘Absolute crap’ by 26 per cent by 2030. of it. vowed not to “give in to In a twist to the plot, The unrest is the lat- “Another day and bullies” Thursday in the ABC and Sky News re- est chapter in a turbulent another one of chaos face of a new leadership ported that Treasurer decade for Australian pol- from this government — challenge, but said he will Scott Morrison, Turn- itics, with no leader man- a government that has quit politics if his party no bull’s right-hand man, aging to serve out a full effectively stopped gov- longer supports him. may also stand if there term since John Howard erning because it’s too Former home affairs was a ballot in a bid to de- lost the 2007 election. busy fighting itself,” said minister Peter Dutton, rail Dutton’s power grab. And it has played into deputy opposition leader an ex-police officer and Complicating mat- the hands of the Labor Tanya Plibersek.—AFP right-wing conservative, ters, it has emerged that said he was confident he Dutton has financial in- now had the numbers to terests in childcare cen-

TRADEMARK CAUTION unseat Turnbull, consid- tres that get government KT & G Corporation, a company incorporated in Republic ered a moderate. subsidies — possibly of Korea and having its registered office at 71, Beotkkot-gil, And with senior min- breaching constitution- Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea is the owner and proprietor of the following Trademark: isters defecting, Turn- al rules — and Turnbull bull’s near three-year suggested he may not be grip on power is tenuous eligible to sit in parlia- THE ONE despite surviving a snap ment, let alone be prime Reg. No. 4/9882/2012 (30.8.2012) ballot on his leadership minister. In respect of “Tobacco; Cigarettes; Cigars; Snuff; Cigarette on Tuesday, winning the “This issue of eligi- papers; Tobacco pipes, not of precious metal; Cigarette vote 48-35. bility is critically impor- filters; Cigarette cases, not of precious metal; Tobacco He said Dutton had tant,” he said, with the pouches; Cigarette lighters, not of precious metal; yet to prove he has ma- solicitor-general looking Matches; Tobacco pipe cleaners; Ashtrays for smokers, not of precious metal; Cigar cutters” in International Class 34. jority backing from the into it. Liberal Party — a re- Dutton, described Fraudulent or unauthorised use, or actual or colourable imitation of the said mark shall be dealt with according to quirement for him to by supporters as a prag- law. force another meeting matic legislator who gets Daw La Min May, H.G.P to have a second crack things done and by de- For KT & G Corporation, C/o at the top job ahead of Australia’s prime ministers. PHOTO: AFP tractors as a racist who Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), national elections due by demonises refugees, has Corner of Mahabandoola Road & Thein Phyu Road, the middle of next year. to stop the insurgency is ing of the Liberal Party at said he has legal advice Botahtaung Township, Yangon, If the petition arrives to give in to it,” he said. which I would challenge that he is in the clear. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. th showing this, the meeting “I do not believe in for the leadership of the He quit his cabinet Dated 24 August 2018 [email protected] will be held at midday on that. I have never done parliamentary Liberal position after his first Friday and Turnbull will that. I have never given Party,” he added. failed leadership bid on not stand as a candidate in to bullies, but you can In a major blow, Tuesday and has said Myanma Port Authority and leave parliament. imagine the pressure it’s Turnbull’s influential Fi- that if he became prime “Notice of High Tide” put people under.” nance Minister Mathias Turnbull accused minister, he would focus Dutton and his support- He added that what Cormann, along with the on cutting immigration 4"Exceptionally x 2 Col x USD 50high = USD spring 400 from 20.24 feet to 20.34 feet ers of intimidation with Australia was witnessing employment and educa- to ease population pres- high above the chart datum are expected to occur in th the crisis snowballing was “a very deliberate tion ministers, then said sures and boosting wa- Yangon River during the period of August 27 to August st quickly since it began effort to pull the Liber- he no longer had their ter investment to help 31 , 2018. Please be noted that it is not serious level of tide because the highest tide level have reached up to 22 unfolding on Monday af- al Party further to the backing. drought-stricken farm- feet above the chart datum in year 2014 and 2015, and this ter months of poor opin- right”. They joined at least ers. notice is normally issued whenever high tide of Yangon ion polls and a revolt by Dutton earlier told 10 other ministers who Dutton and his River is expected to reach over 20 feet high above the fellow Liberal politicians reporters he had advised have either resigned or camp, including former chart datum in order to take precautionary measures to over plans to embed car- Turnbull by phone that “it offered to. prime minister Tony Ab- the public living near river foreshore area of Yangon City. bon emissions targets in was my judgement that “It is in the best in- bott who once described law. the majority of the party terests of the Liberal climate change as “ab- “What began as a mi- room no longer support- Party to help manage solute crap”, have also nority has by a process of ed his leadership”. an orderly transition to made clear keeping pow- CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE intimidation persuaded “As such, I asked a new leader,” said Cor- er prices down was more M.V COSMIC ACE VOY. NO. (EAL-10) people that the only way him to convene a meet- mann, who used to be a important than meeting Consignees of cargo carried on M.V COSMIC ACE VOY. NO. (EAL-10) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 23-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) into the premises of A.I.P.T where it will lie at the The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received financing from the International consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the National Electrification Project (NEP). and conditions of the Port of Yangon. The Department of Rural Development (DRD) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, in its role as implementing agency of the NEP, intends to recruit an eligible candidate Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am under the Contracts for which this Request for Expression of Interest is issued. DRD now invites to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now eligible candidates to express their interest in applying the following item: declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Ref No Description of Job Quantity Duration from the Vessel. C2-TA 31 Local Technician for Practical Technical Training 1 12 months No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. Eligible candidates having expressed interest will receive a Term of Reference (TOR) by e-mail. Interested candidates will be submitted their CV to the address below via email or personal SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT not later than (7.9.2018). For detailed information please contact U Kyaw Swa Aung, Director, MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Procurement and Logistic Section, Department of Rural Development, Office No. (36), Nay Pyi AGENT FOR: M/S ECL (S’PORE) PTE LTD Taw. Mobile phone 0943434333 or office phone 0673418635 and email to [email protected], 1 [email protected], [email protected]. Phone No: 2301191, 2301178 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ENVIRONMENT 13 ‘Trash is gold’ as Benin community turns waste into biogas

PORTO-NOVO (Benin) ‘Goldmine’ pineapple skins that origi- — Garbage has never Symphorien Adonon, nally caught the attention smelled so sweet for a 35, drops off a week’s worth of ReBin’s founder, Mark small village in southern of carefully sorted waste, Giannelli, and inspired him Benin since it opened a pi- smiling as he pockets his to set up the treatment lot waste treatment centre cash payment. centre in Houegbo. to turn household rubbish “Now I have enough “I saw this not as a into gas — and cash. to do the shopping for din- problem, but as an op- “Our trash has be- ner,” says Adonon, who portunity, and I thought it come gold. We no longer drives a motorcycle taxi. was a goldmine,” Giannelli throw it into the bush. We The centre has treat- told AFP. Benin is Africa’s use it to make money,” ed more than 20 tonnes of fourth-biggest export- beams Alphonse Ago, who waste since it began oper- er of pineapples. And in lives next to the centre in ations late last year. Houegbo, which has one Houegbo village. In addition to the cus- of the busiest markets in ReBin, a Swiss foun- tomers’ household waste, the region, local sources dation for sustainable there is also rubbish col- estimate that more than a development, built the The facility processes around six tonnes of organic waste every week, turning it into 200 lected by a local non-gov- tonne of waste is generated 1.3-hectare (3.2-acre) fa- cubic metres of biogas. PHOTO: AFP ernment organisation, every day from that fruit cility, which every week Astome. The NGO’s chief, alone. Giannelli told AFP turns around six tonnes So far, around 100 to buy biogas. for cooking than charcoal Florent Gbegnon, says he that he had been search- of organic waste into 200 households in the area The fuel is a precious — which “darkens the pots used to collect it on a push ing for a potential site for cubic metres of biogas — have signed up to the commodity in a rural re- and makes me sick” — and cart, but he now uses a tri- his project in Benin’s West saving some 164 tonnes of scheme to deposit their gion where electricity she is more than happy to cycle provided by the cen- African neighbours Ghana wood from being used to waste at the centre on a remains scarce. Agnes make the switch. tre. “It’s a huge relief,” he and Togo. But it was the make charcoal. daily basis. Every 10 kilo- Avoce, a shopkeeper and Avoce is not alone; five says as he dumps a load of enthusiasm with which the The centre, which grammes (22 pounds) of mother of five, proudly other women are waiting pineapple skins. “Pushing locals embraced his idea opened late last year, also waste fetches 250 CFA straps a large plastic bag to pick up gas. “There the cart was a real bur- that finally convinced him plans to produce around francs (around 50 euro of the gas onto her back. are queues here since we den.” to set up the waste treat- 400 tonnes of organic fer- cents, 57 US cents), paid Biogas, she says, is much opted for biogas,” another It was the massive ment centre here, he said. tiliser per year. either in cash or credit — cleaner and more efficient customer says. amounts of waste such as —AFP

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V OLYMPIA VOY. NO. (1819/1820) M.V THANLWIN STAR VOY. NO. (038N/S) M.V ANAN BHUM VOY. NO. (224N/S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V OLYMPIA Consignees of cargo carried on M.V THANLWIN Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ANAN BHUM VOY. NO. (1819/1820) are hereby notified that the vessel STAR VOY. NO. (038N/S) are hereby notified that the VOY. NO. (224N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged vessel will be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will be will be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T/M.I.P where it will lie at the discharged into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie into the premises of M.I.P where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after from the Vessel. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT AGENT FOR: M/S MCC TRANSPORT AGENT FOR: M/S CONTINENTAL MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY (S’PORE) PTE LTD SHIPPING LINE PTE LTD AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V SINAR BANDA VOY. NO. (102 N/S) M.V EVER ALLY VOY. NO. (0255-568W/E) M.V PA PA JOHN VOY. NO. (18104) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SINAR Consignees of cargo carried on M.V EVER ALLY Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PA PA JOHN BANDA VOY. NO. (102 N/S) are hereby notified that VOY. NO. (0255-568W/E) are hereby notified that the VOY. NO. (18104) are hereby notified that the vessel will the vessel will be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will vessel will be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will be be arriving on 24-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged be discharged into the premises of A.I.P.T where it will discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will into the premises of M.I.T.T-5 where it will lie at the lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING AGENT FOR: M/S EVERGREEN SHIPPING AGENT FOR: M/S GLOBAL MARS SHIPPING LINE LINE & LOGISTICS SERVICES CO. LTD. Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301928 24 AUGUST 2018 14 SOCIAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Next season of ‘Big Bang Theory’ to be its last

LOS ANGELES—Award-win- which meant its lead cast of Jim ning ratings smash “The Big Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Bang Theory” will end with the Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Kaley finale of its 12th season in May Cuoco, Mayim Bialik and Melissa next year, CBS said on Wednes- Rauch all earning the same -- day, lavishing praise on the estimated at a shade under $1 long-running comedy. million an episode. Focusing on a highly in- “There are many ways to telligent but socially-awkward look at the dozen years of ‘Big professor and his group of sci- Bang Theory’ as we draw to a entist friends, “Big Bang” was close, but for me it will be the the biggest comedy ratings draw family that gathered each week on broadcast television for years, to create a true labor of love,” winning 10 Emmys. tweeted co-creator Bill Prady. “We are forever grateful “I will treasure my Big Bang to our fans for their support of family to the end of my days.” ‘The Big Bang Theory’ during Last year CBS premiered the past 12 seasons,” CBS said “Young Sheldon,” a prequel se- in a statement released jointly ries starring Iain Armitage as a with producers Warner Bros. nine-year-old version of nerdy Television and Chuck Lorre genius Sheldon Cooper. It be- Productions. gins its second season on CBS Focusing on a highly intelligent but socially-awkward professor and his group of scientist friends, “Big Bang” “We, along with the cast, in September. was the biggest comedy ratings draw on broadcast television for years, winning 10 Emmys . PHOTO: AFP writers and crew, are extremely The main show’s final sea- appreciative of the show’s suc- to an epic creative close.” hit TV series that has managed episode, not far off its ninth season son premieres on Monday Sep- cess and aim to deliver a final The show—which will end its to retain its massive viewing fig- peak of 20.4 million. tember 24 before shifting back to season, and series finale, that 12-year run on 279 episodes—is ures.The last season attracted an It hit the headlines in its its regular Thursday time slot. will bring ‘The Big Bang Theory’ a rare example of a long-running audience of almost 19 million per most recent seasons for a deal —AFP

Beauty is confidence: Kareena Kapoor Khan

MUMBAI—Bollywood diva Ka- strongly believe that highlight- like cheek contour, face contours reena Kapoor Khan believes ing your positives and playing and pout definers. looking beautiful is all about on your strengths is the key to This range also brings alive feeling confident. looking beautiful. Lakme’s beauty theme of the The 37-year-old actor, who is “And one beauty secret that season, ‘Shades of a Diva’. launching her signature make- I abide by is that ‘less is more’. Kareena will be turning up range in collaboration with A statement bright, bold lip with showstopper for designer Mon- Lakme, says polishing one’s defined cheeks is my go-to look isha Jasing at the grand finale strength is the best way to stand for all seasons,” Kareena said in of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Asia Argento, who shot into the headlines for accusing disgraced out in the crowd. a statement. The range curated Week Winter/Festive 2018. LFW Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, paid Jimmy Bennett “Beauty is confidence. I by the actor includes products, runs through 26 August.—PTI hush money after he claimed that she sexually assaulted him in a California hotel room in 2013. PHOTO: AFP US actor speaks out over Plane carrying US rapper forced to Asia Argento assault claim make emergency landing PARIS—The US actor who ac- she came out as a victim herself,” cuses Asia Argento of sexually he added, saying he had not spo- NEW YORK—A small plane 100 kilometers (60 miles) from “Rockstar,” tweeted: “i landed assaulting him as a teenager said ken publicly until now because carrying US rapper Post Malone New York city, close to 4:00 pm. guys. thank you for your prayers. Wednesday that he had been too he was “ashamed and afraid to was forced to make an emergen- The 23-year-old, who won can’t believe how many people “ashamed and afraid” to speak be part of the public narrative.” cy landing at a New York state “Song of the Year” on Monday wished death on me on this web- publicly against the Italian ac- The actor and rock musician airport on Tuesday after two of night’s MTV video awards for site.”—AFP tress and abuse campaigner. was 17-years-old at the time of the its tires blew out during takeoff, Argento, who shot into the alleged assault. The legal age of aviation authorities said. headlines for accusing disgraced consent in California is 18. Ar- The Gulfstream G-IV jet took Hollywood producer Harvey gento was 37. off for London at 10:50 am local Weinstein of rape, paid Jimmy The New York Times report- time at Teterboro Airport, located Bennett hush money after he ed on Sunday that Argento paid some 50 kilometers (30 miles) claimed that she sexually as- Bennett $380,000 after his lawyers from New York, the Federal Avi- saulted him in a California hotel launched legal action, a month af- ation Authority said. room in 2013. ter Argento’s accusations against According to the FAA and the “I did not initially speak out Weinstein were made public. FlightRadar website, the plane, about my story because I chose to On Wednesday, Bennet said which was carrying a total of 16 handle it in private with the per- he “tried to seek justice in a way people on board according to son who wronged me,” Bennett that made sense to me at the celebrity news site TMZ, went said in a statement posted on his time,” on the grounds that he was around in several circles in order Post Malone (R), who won “Song of the Year” on Monday night’s MTV video Instagram account Wednesday, “not ready to deal with the ram- to drain its fuel reserves before awards for “Rockstar,” tweeted: “i landed guys. thank you for your prayers. his first public remarks on the ifications of my story becoming landing at Stewart airport, about can’t believe how many people wished death on me on this website”. matter.“My trauma resurfaced as public.” —AFP PHOTO: AFP 24 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 European wind survey satellite launched from French Guyana

GEORGETOWN (Guyana)—A relevant to climate variability,” new satellite that will use ad- Arianespace said after the launch. vanced laser technology to track It described the satellite as global winds and improve weath- the world’s first space mission er forecasts has been successfully to gather information on Earth’s put into orbit, launch company wind on a global scale. Arianespace said. Tropical winds in particular The launch of the “Aeolus” are very poorly mapped because satellite—named after the guard- of the almost complete absence of ian of wind in Greek mythology— direct observations. took place at 2120 GMT Wednes- The Doppler lidar transmits day, after a 24-hour delay due to short, powerful pulses of laser adverse weather conditions. light toward Earth in the ultra- Arianespace’s light-lift ve- violet spectrum. Particles in the hicle “Vega lofted its passenger air—moisture, dust, gases—re- during a flight lasting just under flect, or scatter, a small fraction 55 minutes, with Aeolus placed of that light energy back to the into a Sun-synchronous orbit,” the transceiver, where it is collected The launch of the “Aeolus” satellite -- named after the guardian of wind in Greek mythology -- took place at company said after the launch. and recorded. 2120 GMT Wednesday, after a 24-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions. PHOTO: AFP Sun-synchronous orbits al- The delay between the out- low satellites always to have view uring winds around the Earth,” and aid disaster relief operations. “The LIDAR’s near-real-time going pulse and the so-called of the Sun, for example so their Arianespace said. The satellite is equipped with observations will provide reliable “backscattered” signal reveals solar panels can always draw Aeolus is part of the Coper- a single instrument: a Doppler wind profiles, further improving the wind’s direction, speed and power. nicus project, a joint initiative wind lidar—an advanced laser the accuracy of numerical weath- distance travelled. The satellite “will probe of the European Union and the system designed to accurately er and climate prediction, as well Once per orbit, data is down- the lowermost 30 kilometres (18 European Space Agency (ESA) measure global wind patterns as advance the understanding of loaded to a ground station in Sval- miles) of the atmosphere in meas- to track environmental damage from space. tropical dynamics and processes bard, Norway. —AFP A ‘missing link’ sheds Saga of early humans etched in light on mystery of turtle DNA of mixed-species child evolution PARIS—Denny was an inter-spe- TOKYO — How did the turtle Relatively few fossils of early cies love child. get its shell? It sounds like the turtles have been found, leaving Her mother was a Nean- start of a fable, but it’s some- it a mystery how the creature derthal, but her father was Den- thing scientists have wondered developed its unique features, isovan, a distinct species of prim- for years, and new fossil research and even which ancestors they itive human that also roamed the is providing some clues. evolved from. Eurasian continent 50,000 years The way that turtles evolved But new research published ago, scientists reported Wednes- into their modern form, with a Thursday in the journal Nature day in the journal Nature. shell fused to their skeleton and a fills in some gaps by examining a Nicknamed by Oxford Uni- beak-like face without teeth, has turtle fossil discovered in China versity scientists, Denisova 11 — been described as “one of evolu- that dates back 228 million years. her official name —was at least tion’s most enduring puzzles.” The skeleton has a beak, but 13 when she died, for reasons also some teeth, suggesting it unknown.“There was earlier ev- may be a “missing link” in the idence of interbreeding between evolution from an earlier toothy different hominin, or early hu- turtle to today’s form. man, groups,” said lead author “This is the first early fossil Vivian Slon, a researcher at the turtle with a beak,” said Chun Max Planck Institute for Evolu- Li, a researcher at the Chinese tionary Anthropology. Academy of Sciences in Beijing “But this is the first time that Denny’s surprising pedigree was unlocked from a bone fragment and co-author of the paper on the we have found a direct, first-gen- unearthed by Russian archeologists at the Denisova Cave in the Altai fossil dubbed Eorhynchochelys. eration offspring,” she told AFP. Mountains of Siberia. PHOTO: AFP “The interesting thing is that Denny’s surprising pedi- 400,000 to 500,000 years ago. sapiens—have been sequenced, although a beak had developed, gree was unlocked from a bone “I initially thought that they and the chances of stumbling on the teeth were preserved, so it is fragment unearthed in 2012 by must have screwed up in the a half-and-half hybrid seemed a half-beak, half-toothed jaw -- an Russian archeologists at the Den- lab,” said senior author and Max vanishingly small. Or not. excellent transitional character- isova Cave in the Altai Mountains Planck Institute professor Svante Inter-species hanky-panky istic,” he told AFP. of Siberia. Paabo, who identified the first “The very fact that we found The fossil is also large, at 2.5 Analysis of the bone’s DNA left Denisovan a decade ago at the this individual of mixed Neander- The fossil skeleton of metres long, with a lengthy tail and no doubt: the chromosomes were a same site. Worldwide, fewer than thal and Denisovan origins sug- Eoorhynchochelys sinensis was broad and flat ribs along its back 50-50 mix of Neanderthal and Den- two dozen early human genomes gests that they interbred much found in Guizhou province, China. that appear to have formed a disc- isovan, two distinct species of early from before 40,000 years ago -- more often than we thought,” said PHOTO: AFP like precursor to a shell. —AFP humans that split apart between Neanderthal, Denisovan, Homo Slon. —AFP 24 AUGUST 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Woods, Mickelson confirm $9 million duel in Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES—Tiger Woods bring golf to the masses in prime and Phil Mickelson will go head- time during a period where we to-head in a winner-take-all $9 don’t have much going on in the million (7.78 million euro) duel world of golf,” Mickelson told in Las Vegas in November, it was ESPN on Wednesday. announced on Wednesday. “It’s a way to show a side Woods and Mickelson, who you don’t normally see by having have 19 Major titles between us miked up to hear some of the them, will face off at the Shadow interaction between us.” Creek Golf Course on November Mickelson and Woods had an 23, coinciding with Thanksgiving occasionally frosty relationship Phil Mickelson (L) and Tiger Woods meet during a preview day of the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on 1 August 2018. PHOTO: AFP weekend in the United States. during their prime years at the The match play duel between summit of men’s golf but have en- chance of the duo carving up the winner-take-all thing. That’s the ring back problems. the two veterans, a head-to-head joyed warmer ties recently after lucrative purse between them, exciting part about it.” The 42-year-old bagged a meeting that has been mooted working closely during various insisting that the event would be Former world number one second place finish at the PGA repeatedly over the years, will be Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup winner-take-all.“If you (don’t) do Woods only returned to golf this Championship earlier this month screened on pay-per-view. campaigns. that, it undermines it,” Mickel- year after missing most of the while 48-year-old Mickelson “It’s an opportunity for us to Mickelson said there was no son said. “The whole point is the previous two years due to recur- missed the cut.—AFP

Toungoo teams to play for U-14 Football Tournament World Cup failure trophy today TOUNGOO (A) and Toungoo (B) anmar National League(MNL) youths. haunts German stars as will play for the Championship and Myanmar Football Feder- In the semifinals, Toungoo title of the U-14 Football Tourna- ation (MFF), and sponsored by (A) team advanced to the final by Bundesliga returns ment today at 3:30 p.m, which will Myanmar Posts and Telecom- beating Bago (A) team 3-0, while be held at Hanthawady United munications (MPT), the youth Toungoo (B) team made the final BERLIN—The Bundesliga returns Friday with German football Stadium in Bago. tournament has been promot- by winning over Pyay (B) team by shaken by the shambolic early World Cup exit while Bayern Munich Under the supervision of My- ing football awareness among 6-5.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) hope new coach Niko Kovac can maintain the relentless success the club expect. Germany’s embarrassing failure to defend their title in Russia, crashing out after finishing bottom of their group, leaves several Bundesliga stars with a point to prove in the new season. Bayern kick off the new campaign on Friday at home to Hoffen- heim, who will make their debut in the Champions League group stages this season, with midfielder Thomas Mueller admitting the World Cup debacle provides extra motivation. “It’s about how we can do bet- ter - after going out like that, you handle failure very badly, because no-one expected it,” Mueller told the Bayern website. After the debacle in Russia, Germany coach Joachim Loew Myanmar (green) vies for the ball with Thailand (red) in men’s double sepak takraw is expected to make sweeping competition in JSC Roneu Stadium in Palembang.—PHOTO: MNA changes when he names his squad on Wednesday for the home game against newly-crowned world champions France on Sep- Myanmar teams try best at 2018 tember 6 in the Nations League. The focus against Hoffen- heim at the Allianz Arena will Asian Games be on Bayern’s World Cup stars MYANMAR athletes competed single recurve archery competi- sepak takraw opener at JSC Roneu Mueller, Jerome Boateng, Mats their best on the fifth day of the tion in Jakarta, Myanmar’s Htike Stadium in Palembang City, Myan- Hummels and Manuel Neuer, who 18th Asian Games, which is being Lin Oo beat Kyrgyzstan by a re- mar team lost to Thailand 2-1. Later, all under-performed on the World held in Jakarta and Palembang cord of (6:0), but in the Round in the second match of the same Cup stage. in Indonesia yesterday, but the of 16 level, he lost to Malaysia event, Myanmar also lost to Laos 2-1. The spotlight will also fall on luck was not on Myanmar side. by (7:1). In Round of 16 level of In the women’s double inter- Kovac in his first home league Myanmar athletes lost in most women’s single recurve archery national boat race competition, game after joining from Eintracht of the games they competed competiton, Myanmar’s Thida Myanmar team had to be con- Axel Witsel is the biggest new Frankfurt, who shocked Bayern yesterday. Nwe Oo lost to China (6:0). tented with the fifth place.—My- signing for the new Bundesliga 3-1 in May’s German Cup final in In Round of 32 level of men’s Again, in the men’s double anmar News Agency season. PHOTO: AFP his final game. —AFP