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TATE Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, accom- Spanied by Union Ministers Lt-Gen Ye Aung and Dr. Myint Htwe, Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung and Deputy Minister U Min Thu, opened a village hall and ‘Pwintlin Thuta’ reading room in Nyaungpin Village, Singu Town- ship, yesterday morning. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi viewed the books and journals in the library (read- ing room), after cutting the cer- emony ribbon to open the village hall and ‘Pwintlin Thuta’ reading room. The village hall and reading room were constructed by the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation on a land donated by U Than Swe, U Htay Ko family to Rector Sayad- aw Agga Maha Pandita Ashin Nanda Marla Bivamsa. The vil- lage hall and reading room is a concrete single-storey building that costs Ks 36 million to con- struct and the construction cost, 1,392 books and two computers were donated by the Daw Khin State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi donates robes to Rector Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Ashin Nanda Marla Bivamsa. PHOTO: MNA Kyi Foundation. State Counsellor and party met with local populace from Sayadawgyi, and now to donate The inheritance we leave behind That is why I encourage then went to Nyaungpin Village Singu Township, Nyaungpin vil- a library.” for our youngsters include both knowledge. Being a graduate women household work voca- lage tract in the training school I want to open libraries ex- good and bad. This is unavoida- is not having knowledge. I want tional training school to observe hall. tensively all over the country. I ble in ordinary human beings. people in rural areas to know the sewing machine course con- At the meeting, the State say extensively, because I want That is why I always said this. Some are very simple mind- ducted for young women from Counsellor said, “I’m happy to to open the eyes and ears of our that the best inheritance to ed and admire graduates, and nearby villages. visit this village and meet with people so that they will gain leave behind is good morality want their sons and daughters The training school was the villagers. As the majority, 70 knowledge. By opening librar- and knowledge. If we leave these to become university graduates. opened on 14 December 2015 per cent of our country’s people ies, youngsters will want to read behind, we don’t need to worry This is the goodwill (cetana) of and seven basic household work live in rural villages, we must books since a youngage and will much. Money and houses can the parents. But knowledge is courses and six sewing machine come to villages to know the be attracted to and love books. disappear. Material is something not something that you obtain advanced courses were conduct- true life situation of the peo- But for youngsters to be that can be lost or stolen, but only by going to a university. ed for 390 trainees, it is learnt. ple. I came here first to donate attracted to and love books, el- knowledge could not be lost or Next, the State Counsellor a monastery (school) to the ders need to encourage them. stolen. SEE PAGE-3

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By Aye Aye Thant (MNA) stituency then raised a question Dr. Daw Thet Thet Khaing of on plans to provide electricity Forest Bill to be submitted to Dagon constituency, Dr. U Sein THE Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s to nine villages of Kyin village Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Mya Aye of Dala constituency, ninth regular session held its area in Htilin Township. Deputy Next, Pyithu Hluttaw Speak- U Tin Ko Ko Oo @ U A Tut of eighth-day meeting at the Py- Minister for Electricity and En- er U T Khun Myat obtained the Bilin constituency, U Thein Tan ithu Hluttaw meeting hall yes- ergy Dr. Tun Naing replied that decision of the Hluttaw on the of Hlegu constituency, U Bo Bo terday morning. At the meeting, a 66 KV Pauk-Kyaukhtu power Forest Bill sent with amend- Oo of Sangyoung constituency, asterisk-marked questions were line passes near the subject vil- ments by Amyotha Hluttaw. Daw Nan Htwe Thu of Pasawng answered by Deputy Minister lages but electricity can be sup- Bill committee tabled a constituency, U Nyunt Aung of for Agriculture, Livestock and plied only when sub-stations are motion to submit the bill to Py- Monywa constituency, Daw Mi Irrigation U Hla Kyaw and Dep- constructed and a 11 KV power idaungsu Hluttaw as the two Kun Chan of Paung constituency uty Minister for Electricity and line laid. Due to the geography Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Hluttaws are in disagreement and U Ye Lwin of Ahlon constitu- Energy Dr. Tun Naing. of the region and technical re- Livestock and Irrigation over the bill. After Hluttaw agree ency discussed the motion. quirements, it would be difficult U Hla Kyaw. PHOTO: MNA to it, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker an- In his discussion on the Asterisk-marked questions to provide electricity from the nounced the Hluttaw’s decision motion, Deputy Minister for Ag- In the question and answer power grid. Off-grid system (so- intermediate load of 2,170 MW to submit the bill to Pyidaungsu riculture, Livestock and Irriga- session, Daw Khin Hnin Thit of lar) is the most appropriate way and only 6 are run-off-river type Hluttaw and proceed further on tion U Hla Kyaw explained about Padaung constituency raised a of providing electricity to the sub- plants, generating 630 MW for it. the history of the Department question on whether there is a ject villages and the Department base load. Feasibility studies are of Cooperatives that started as plan to expand Emerald Green of Rural Development is being being conducted to construct Motion to review and pro- the Ministry of Cooperatives on Project in Padaung Township. informed and coordinated about more hydro-electric projects with vide necessary support to 5 April 1951. He then said the Deputy Minister for Agricul- this, said the Deputy Minister. government fund, local and inter- Department of Cooperatives incumbent government is mon- ture, Livestock and Irrigation U In replying to a question national investment. Survey and Afterwards, a motion ta- itoring whether the policy, aim Hla Kyaw replied that Emerald posed by U Nay Myo Htet of investigation will take at least bled by Daw Wint War Tun of and work processes of the coop- Green Project has been imple- Kyauktada constituency on three years while construction Shadaw constituency urging eratives sector is in accord with mented in 23 villages of Padaung plans to implement base load period is from four to ten years, the government to review and the economic policies set, and Township, while people-centered hydro-electric projects and pro- explained the Deputy Minister. provide necessary support for recommended that the motion project will be implemented in vide electricity to required places Questions raised by U Myint the Department of Cooperatives be put on record. all the villages of the township in Myanmar, Deputy Minister for Oo of Thanatpin constituency, U to successfully implement its pol- Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker for the full four-year cycle of the Electricity and Energy Dr. Tun Win Win of Minbu constituency icy, aim and work processes was then announced the Hluttaw put- project. As the Emerald Green Naing said hydro-electricity is and U Khun Than Htoo of Hsi- discussed by Hluttaw represent- ting on record and keeping the Project is being implemented in not appropriate to produce base hseng constituency were also atives. matter under observation after other townships, there is no plan load. The Deputy Minister ex- answered by Deputy Minister U Bo Gyi of Chauk constitu- obtaining decision of the Hluttaw. to expand the project in Padaung plained further that there are 27 for Agriculture, Livestock and ency, U Tun Tun of Pwintbyu con- The ninth-day meeting of the Township at the moment, ex- installed hydro-electric plants Irrigation U Hla Kyaw and Dep- stituency, U Sein Han of Kanma Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s ninth plained the Deputy Minister. generating 2,800 MW. Of the 27, uty Minister for Electricity and constituency, Dr. U Khin Maung regular session will be held on U Myat Lay Oo of Htilin con- 21 are reservoir type, generating Energy Dr. Tun Naing. Thin of Ayadaw constituency, 14 August it is learnt.

Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s 9th regular session holds eighth-day meeting

By Myo Myint (MNA) 68.97 million was provided, said ferred medical personnel for a cussed the Myanmar Maternal the Deputy Minister. minimum of two days of over- and Child Welfare Association THE Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s U Kyaw Thaung of Sagaing lapping period before duties and Bill. ninth regular session held its Region constituency 1, on the responsibilities are transferred. eigth-day meeting at the Amyo- other hand, asked if hospitals Instructions were given to State Motion on second amend- tha Hluttaw meeting hall yes- have plans to inform and educate and Region Medical Services ment of Penal Code terday morning. At the meeting, visitors to hospitals, and family departments and Departments Afterwards, a motion to five questions on health sectors member, close relative or friend of Public Health to follow this accept and debate the second was raised, a bill discussed and of a patient who tend to the pa- requirement, said the deputy amendment of the Penal Code a motion tabled to discuss a bill. tient in the hospital to follow the minister. was tabled by U Aung Thein of hospital rules. Deputy Minister Deputy Minister Dr. Mya Bago Region constituency 12 and questions on health sector Dr. Mya Lay Sein replied that hos- Deputy Minister for Health and Lay Sein also replied to ques- the Hluttaw decided to accept In the first question of the pitals display the hospital rules Sports Dr. Mya Lay Sein. tions posed by Daw Htu May the motion. In his discussion to day, U Htay Oo of Yangon Region on notice boards in the hospital. PHOTO: MNA of Rakhine State constituency the Hluttaw for tabling the mo- constituency 2 asked if the gov- Doctors and nurses occasionally information will also be provided 11 on plan to upgrade a rural tion, U Aung Thein said the Pe- ernment has a plan to increase provide demonstration on wash- through media said the deputy health clinic in Yanbye Township, nal Code was enacted and prac- nurses and fund for Yangon ing hands and informative talks minister. Anauk village to a station hospi- ticed for more than 150 years Eye Hospital. Deputy Minister on prevention against commu- Replying to question raised tal and U Whey Tin of Chin State and punishment for offences for Health and Sports Dr. Mya nicable diseases to visitors and by U Ko Ko Naing of Sagaing constituency 11 on plans to pro- like Section 376 rape case are Lay Sein said the Department those tending to the patient. As Region constituency 8 on ar- vide an ambulance and a diesel outdated and no longer serves of Medical Services will give pri- visitors and those tending to the rangements made for transfer generator to Chin State, Paletwa as deterrence. This causes the ority to assign nurses to Yangon patients are worried about their of Township Medical Officers Township, Simi town and Miza rise in rape of minors and thus Eye Hospital when new nurse patients, education and infor- (TMO) and Assistant Surgeons village station hospitals. the motion to amend the Penal appointments are made in De- mation programs for them in (AS), Deputy Minister Dr. Mya Code was tabled, explained U cember 2018. As for the fund, person are impractical and thus Lay Sein said when TMO, SMO Myanmar Maternal and Aung Thein. the hospital was allocated Ks distribution of pamphlets on pre- (Senior Medical Officer) and AS Child Welfare Association The ninth-day meeting of 1,188.627 million in fiscal year vention against communicable are transferred, the replacement Bill the 9th regular session of the 2017-2018 and when there was a diseases will be made through medical personnel is required Next, Dr. Mya Thaung of Second Amyotha Hluttaw will request for additional fund, Ks. hospital support group. Health to work together with the trans- Bago Region constituency 7 dis- be held on 14 August it is learnt. 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 State Counsellor: The best inheritance we leave behind for our youngsters ...

FROM PAGE-1 have an opportunity for education. That is why, at this moment, viding nourishment for a year party then paid homage to a pago- Knowledge can be gained As our education system was I want you all to tell the govern- is not sufficient. In my view, our da built in Thitsa Nanda Dhamma wherever you are if you know weak, there are many people who ment what it should do, so that it youngsters are quite developed center in Yetkansintaung region how to seek it. The reason we were unable to get a good educa- could support your ability to help up to two years old because they and then offered ‘soon’ (lunch) are opening libraries are to instill tion. We need to think of how to yourself. The government will put are being breast fed by their and offertories to Rector Sayadaw the habit and mindset of gaining support these people so that they much emphasis on health and mothers. But, after this age, Agga Maha Pandita Ashin Nanda knowledge through them. Knowl- can live their lives well. education. Our people need to be they need more nourishment. I Marla Bivamsa. The State Coun- edge is something that supports When we meet such people, full of strength, both physically want our people to be strong, both sellor also donated cash offerings your livelihood. I don’t want to we want to know their thoughts and mentally. Only when you are physically and mentally, as well as made by the Ministry of the Office produce unemployed university and views. When I ask the young knowledgeable, can your mental in knowledge. Villagers, please of the President to the pagoda graduates. Graduates should be women in the sewing course ear- strength be strong. Health and ed- suggest what our government trustees. able to obtain jobs that are suita- lier, they all told me of their wish ucation is connected. According should do to help you. Ask us for Later in the afternoon, the ble for them. But our country also to go back and work in their own to research conducted on health, what you want to know, said the State Counsellor, accompanied needs many people who possess places. Only a small number said children below two years old who State Counsellor. by Mandalay Region Chief Min- other knowledge (and skills,) al- ister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung and though not university graduates. Sagaing Region Chief Minister Now our government is en- Dr. Myint Naing, went to No. (3) couraging vocational education Police Training School (Sagaing). system. In fact, vocational training At the training school brief- is practical. If properly arranged ing hall, the State Counsellor met and taught, they will have many with Deputy Minister for Home job opportunities. Thus, instead of Affairs Maj-Gen Aung Thu, My- being an unemployed university anmar Police Force Chief Police graduate, those who complete Lt-Gen Aung Win Oo and officials. vocational trainings would be able At the meeting, Deputy Min- to work on their own for a living, ister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen gaining much benefits. Aung Thu explained about the First, youths will have con- construction of police training fidence. After they complete a schools. In response to the ex- course, they wouldn’t worry about planation, the State Counsellor what to do as they are given an said that in the past people did opportunity to choose. not trust the police, but now the Therefore, in future, we police force was being renamed. plan to reduce the requirement State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attending a lecture together with trainees at the No. (3) Police Training After this, the police force needs to attend such vocational training School in Sagaing. PHOTO: MNA to strive towards becoming a courses. Anyone who can read they will go to the city and work are not physically fit will not have Afterwards, villagers in the force that the people trust. And and write would be able to attend with what they learnt. I want to a fully-developed brain. If children meeting spoke of how they will in striving for people’s trust, men- it. We are thinking of opening help our people gain the ability below two years old are full of cooperate with the government tality is the main thing that needs schools (training courses) that to help themselves. nutrition, their brain will grow for rural development and their to be changed and improved. At can be attended by a student who The government needs to strong. But if they are lacking in electricity requirement and Re- this opportune time, the police passes the eight standard. Only create opportunities for them to nutrition, they’ll be affected for gion Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint force must become a trustworthy then, will our youth have oppor- return to their villages and earn life. I’m concerned about our Maung explained about the sup- force for the people, remarked tunities in life. a living. Those who want to settle children. From the standpoint port that will be provided. the State Counsellor. The State We also need to think about back in their villages also need of health, the youngsters in this Following the discussion, the Counsellor then inspected the middle-aged person who didn’t to put in their efforts, too. They village, as well as in my constit- State Counsellor donated exer- training courses conducted and have the opportunity to get an must strive hard and seek out op- uent of Kawhmu Township, lack cise books, stationeries, school attended a lecture together with education when they were young. portunities. Opportunities won’t growth. Many of whom I think are uniforms, sports equipment, the trainees. Afterwards, the Yesterday, when I went to Daw simply drop down from the sky. 4 or 5 years old are already 8 or snacks for students and solar State Counsellor inspected by Khin Kyi Foundation computer The government will help. So can 9 years old. They are very small plates and lamps for the village car the buildings in the school course, some students there, who you all help yourselves. We will in stature. to school principal and head of compound constructed with the are not so young, told me to please give our people the strength to This is because they are not village administration. President’s emergency fund. — think about people who didn’t help themselves. well nourished. In this case, pro- The State Counsellor and MNA

Vice President U Myint Swe receives Bangladesh Foreign Minister

VICE President U Myint Swe achieved in Myanmar Govern- received a delegation led by ments’ efforts in preparatory Bangladesh Foreign Minister works to receive the displaced Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali persons from Rakhine State at the Presidential Palace in Nay were discussed. Pyi Taw on 10 August at 2 pm. Present at the meeting were During the meeting, mat- U Kyaw Tint Swe, Union Minister ters pertaining to promoting for the State Counsellor’s Office, bilateral relations and cooper- U Thein Swe, Union Minister for ation, enhancing trade and in- Labour, Immigration and Popu- Vice President U Myint Swe receiving Bangladesh Foreign Minister Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. vestment and people to people lation, Dr. Win Myat Aye, Union PHOTO: MNA contact between Myanmar and Minister for Social Welfare, Re- Thu, Permanent Secretary of and responsible officials and Mr. hury, Bangladesh Ambassador Bangladesh, and the progress lief and Resettlemetnt, U Myint the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manjurul Karim Khan Chowd- to Myanmar.—MNA 11 AUGUST 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Snail fever preventive measures

CHIEF EDITOR Clovis Santiago [email protected] taken in Rakhine State DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe By Nyein Nyein Among the 574 suspected this case, Dr. Toe Thiri Aung ease prevention and measure- [email protected] patients from ten townships added. ment strategy, according to the SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT MORE than 300 patients have in Rakhine State, it was found World Health Organization Ministry of Health and Sports. Kyaw Myaing been affected with snail fever, that 302 were suffering from (WHO) is providing medicine “An effective method will SENIOR TRANSLATORS an acute and chronic disease schistosomiasis. Symptoms of and medical equipment to be used to control schistoso- Zaw Min, caused by parasitic flatworms schistosomiasis include rash, treat the disease. Moreover, miasis disease. The Ministry [email protected] Win Ko Ko Aung, released by freshwater snails, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fe- experts from Chinese Center of Health and Sports will con- [email protected] in Rakhine State. Snail fever is ver, headache, cough and body for Disease Control and Pre- duct paper- reading sessions in also known as schistosomiasis. sores. vention and WHO head office cooperation with the Myanmar INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Ye Htut Tin, Therefore, authorities are con- There were some cases will visit Myanmar at the end of Medical Association, to pro- [email protected] ducting snail fever prevention of snail fever occurrences in this month to conduct research vide awareness and knowledge measures as well as treatment the past, but this is the first over the outbreak of schisto- of schistosomiasis disease to LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), activities, said Dr. Toe Thiri time it was discovered in such somiasis as well as to provide the public, doctors and health [email protected] Aung, Deputy Director of Ep- a high number. Therefore, we technical assistance, preven- staff,” said Dr. Myint Htwe, Un- Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected] idemiology at the Department are conducting investigation tion and treatment under the ion Minister for Health and of Public Health. and preventive measures on WHO’s Schistosomiasis dis- Sports. TRANSLATORS Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin Rubber quality certification to be issued Kyaw Zin Tun

REPORTER MYANMAR Natural Rubber May Thet Hnin, [email protected] Quality Testing Laboratory will [email protected] issue rubber quality certificates

PHOTOGRAPHER that would encourage fetching a Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar good price in the export market. “Certification is required COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, for rubber quality. We need to Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, follow the rules and regulations Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, set by China and South Ko- Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin rea. Myanmar, being the sixth EDITORIAL SECTION world’s largest rubber exporting (+95) (01)8604529, country, needs accreditation. Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Other countries are also trying CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION to seek certificates like that, San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 said U Zan Htoo Maung, Kayin State Rubber Growers Network ADVERTISING & MARKETING member. ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 This laboratory is operating [email protected] under public-private partner- Workers turning out sheets of raw rubber to dry in the sun. PHOTO: KHON (WIN PA) [email protected] ship at the Information Technol- Printed and published at the Global New ogy and Quality Management Of 1.6 million acres of rub- tain quality, private business- behind Thailand, Indonesia, Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at Division (Hlegu Township) of ber farming, about seven million men should lead the industry Viet Nam, Malaysia and Ivory No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light the Consumer Affairs Depart- plants can be tapped for latex. by forming rubber associations, Coast, among 15 global rubber of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. ment, under the Ministry of There are around 50,000 old as individual producers cannot exporting countries, which ac- 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Commerce. It is also endeav- trees which cannot be tapped. ensure equal quality standard. counts for 95.4 per cent of ex- [email protected] oring to be accredited by the In- Dr. Ye Tint Tun, Director Myanmar is also trying to be a port. Eighty per cent of rubber www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com ternational Rubber Association. General of the Agriculture member of inter-governmental supply in the global market are www.facebook.com/TheGNLM The laboratory will grant cer- Department said that private Association of Natural Rubber from Asian countries, while Af- tificates to Myanmar Standard sector role has become crucial Producing Countries (ANRPC). rica makes up 8.5 per cent and Rubber 5,10 and 20, said U Myint in boosting rubber quality and According to data from European Union constitutes 4.7 Lwin, Director General of the improving rubber processing worldexports.com, Myan- per cent of market shares.—Zar Consumer Affairs Department. businesses. In order to main- mar ranks at the sixth place, Lin Thu (AMIA)

Over 1600 hotel licenses granted as of July 2018

Write for us THE number of operational ho- approved the licences after scru- and 145 hotels with 4,612 rooms tour ports at the border gates.

We appreciate your feedback and tels and guesthouses as of 31 tinizing the applications of the in Taunggyi and Inlay. The ministry has also grant- contributions. If you have any comments July 2018 has reached 1,676, hotels. The number of hotels and ed 2,802 travel and tour agency or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email providing some 67,350 rooms There are 64 hotels with guest houses which were grant- licenses, including to 2,802 com- [email protected] across the country, according 5,515 rooms in the capital of Nay ed licenses by the Ministry of Ho- panies owned by local residents. with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only to the Ministry of Hotels and Pyi Taw, 399 hotels and guest- tels and Tourism has increased In addition, the ministry has able to publish “Letter to the Editor” Tourism. houses with 20,845 rooms in Yan- every month. To be able to in- granted 2,568 transport licens- that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words To ensure tourists can trav- gon, 216 hotels with 8,995 rooms crease the number of tourists, es, 4,404 tour guide licenses and please be aware that your letter will be el to Myanmar conveniently, the in Mandalay, 85 hotels with 3,019 the Ministry has relaxed the re- 3,803 regional tour guide licens- edited. Ministry of Hotels and Tourism rooms in Bagan and Nyaung U, striction of visa and opened new es, as of July 2018.—Zwe 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Increased existing investments Trade deficit account for more than half of shows decline FDI value in past four months against same period last year

Trade value showed a deficit goods, whereas capital goods, of US$988.9 million in nearly raw industrial materials and four months. The figure shows personal goods were imported a decrease compared to the into the country. similar period of last FY 2017- The country’s export 2018, according to data of the sector is depending more on Ministry of Commerce. the agriculture and industrial In the same time of last FY products of small- and medi- 2017-2018, there was a trade um- sized enterprises, while deficit of $1.85 billion. lessening its reliance on natu- Between 1 April and 27 ral resources, such as natural July, in the current six-month gas and jade. interim period prior to next The government is trying fiscal year 2018-2019, external to reduce trade deficit, screen- trade amounted to over $11.57 ing luxury import items and billion, with export worth $5.29 boosting export. billion and import valued $6.27 During the last 2017-2018 billion, according to statistics FY, trade deficit narrowed to provided by the commerce $3.97 billion. There were trade ministry. deficits of US$91.9 million in During that period, mar- 2012-2013 FY, US$2.5 billion itime trade is registered at in 2013-2014, US$4.9 billion $8.98 billion, while border trade in 2014-2015, US$5.4 billion Thilawa Special Economic Zone attracts foreign investors. PHOTO: KYAW KYAW has $2.58 billion. in 2015-2016 and $5.5 billion Myanmar exported ag- in 2016-2017 FY respectively, By May Thet Hnin over $171 million including foreign investments are likely ricultural products, animal according to the statistics re- increased investment. to be brought into the country products, minerals, forestry leased by the Central Statisti- MORE than half of foreign di- Yangon Region attracts later on, said U Aung Naing products, finished industrial cal Organization. —Mon Mon rect investment (FDI) inflow sixty per cent of foreign in- Oo, secretary of Myanmar In- in the past four months are an vestments, especially bringing vestment Commission (MIC). increase of investments by ex- into the manufacturing sector. MIC has prioritized ten sec- isting companies, according to Those enterprises are engaged tors for investment in Myanmar. the Directorate of Investment in manufacturing of pharma- They are agriculture, livestock and Company Administration ceuticals, vehicles, container and fishery production, export (DICA). boxes and garments through promotion businesses, import Over US$1 billion of FDI, Cutting, Making and Pack- substitution businesses, pow- including increased invest- ing (CMP) basic, said U Myo er supply, logistics, education ments, were brought into Khaing Oo, director of Yangon services industry, healthcare in- the country in the past four Region DICA. dustry, construction of afforda- months. A total of 53 newly- Myanmar Companies Law ble housing and establishment permitted enterprises made 2017 came into effect starting of industrial estate. MIC will investments of only $442 mil- from 1 August 2018. Previously, speed up processing time for lion. Thilawa Special Econom- foreigners were anticipating investment proposals in those ic Zone absorbed FDI worth that law. This being so, more ten prioritized areas.

Myanmar-Thailand border trade worth $430 million since April

MYANMAR-Thailand border Kawthoung, Myeik, Htikhee, nearly $1.79 million in Htikhee, trade between 1 April and 27 Maese and Mawtaung. Of the $3.03 million in Mawtaung and July totalled US$431 million, seven gates, Kawthoung and $0.37 million in Maese. an increase of US$40.9 million Htikhee checkpoints show a Myanmar mainly exports against similar period of last slight decrease, compared to fishery products, including fiscal year 2017-2018, accord- similar period of last FY. fish, crabs and shrimps, as ing to statistics released by the Myanmar-Thailand border well as agricultural products Ministry of Commerce. trade values in the past four to Thailand while cosmetics, Myanmar and Thailand are months are worth $29 million machineries, food products and conducting the border trade in Tachilek, over $271 million in agricultural equipment are im- through these border check- Myawady, $46 million in Kaw- ported from Thailand.—Mon points: Tachilek, Myawady, thoung, $79.6 million in Myeik, Mon 11 AUGUST 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister for Information inspects Full-dress rehearsal conducted preparations for All-Round Youth Development for All-Round Youth Development Festival at Mandalay University Festival at Mandalay University

UNION Minister for Information A FULL-dress rehearsal for ment Affairs Dr. Ye Lwin and Dr. Pe Myint, Deputy Minister U opening the All-Round Youth officials. The three-day festival Aung Hla Tun and other officials Development Festival was held will officially open today at the inspected preparations for hold- at the Mandalay University yes- University of Mandalay. ing the All-Round Youth Develop- terday. The All-Round Youth De- ment Festival at the Mandalay The rehearsal was con- velopment Festival (Mandalay) University yesterday. ducted in the presence of Un- is being held with the aim of First, the Union Minister ion Minister for Education Dr. promoting the development and party visited the university’s Myo Thein Gyi, Chairman of the of the five strengths of youths Main Building where the opening Work Committee for holding the – physical, knowledge, char- ceremony of the festival will be All-Round Youth Development acter, friendship and wealth held today. Festival Deputy Minister for In- – to support their vision and The dignitaries also inspect- formation U Aung Hla Tun, Dep- ideas in building up the future ed the preparation at the univer- uty Minister for Home Affairs of Myanmar’s society.—Tin sity’s Convocation Hall for hold- Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint seen inspecting preparations for All- Maj-Gen Aung Thu, Mandalay Maung (Mandalay Sub-Print- ing the literature round-table talk Round Youth Development Festival at the Mandalay University Region Minister for Develop- ing House) yesterday. PHOTO: MANDALAY SUB-PRINTING HOUSE between the State Counsellor and broadcast live by the Myan- Counsellor Office Facebook and craft Game. Besides, local and ma Radio and Television. Information Committee Face- foreign companies have offered The literature talk will be book. job opportunities to youths broadcast live at 9 am today by During the festival, Sci- outside the building. Similarly, MRTV, MNTV, Sky Net Up to ence Fair booths will be universities and basic educa- Date, Sky Net’s ethnic channel, staged at the ground floor, tion schools also set up booths Myanma Radio, MOI Webpor- with programs showcasing displaying education affairs and tal Myanmar Facebook, MRTV IT-related items, IT Quiz, Cyber health awareness, drug aware- Facebook, Myanmar Digital Security Awareness, IT Power ness and eradication of child Students participate in the full-dress rehearsal of the All-Round News Facebook, President Of- Test, IT consultants, Project abandonment.—Mandalay Development Festival at Mandalay University yesterday. PHOTO: TIN fice Facebook, Myanmar State Show, IT Book Show and Mine- Sub-Printing House MAUNG

All-Round Youth Development Festival opens today in Mandalay

Ma Nann Thinn Myat Su Aung. U Nay Win Aung. Dr. Te Zar Thant. Ko Aung Htay Myint. Daw Myat Mon Zaw. Dr. Kay Thari Kyaw.

All-Round Youth Development ethics for mobile phone users population of youths makes up sector has gained speed. The As an entrepreneur, I will Festival will be opened today at to prevent ill effects from the over 30 per cent of the coun- festival shows strong linkage discuss what youths should the Mandalay University. Fol- digital technology and to make try’s total population. between the government and prepare to find jobs and pos- lowing are the voices from the the best of use of digital tech- This mass of youths is a the youths. I will let youths sible challenges for them. people who will participate in nology for their health, social, huge force for development of know the youth affairs policy Previously, youths think about the literary talk at the festival. business and education affairs. the country. Hence, I have cho- so that they can review and finding jobs after their gradua- sen this topic. give suggestions. tion. After this talk, youths will U Nay Win Aung Dr. Te Zar Thant It is clear that our leaders understand that they should Mandalay Region Computer Executive Director, are relying on youths in transi- Daw Myat Mon Zaw prepare while attending their Professional Association Yon-Kyi-Yar Knowledge tion to democracy. Therefore, I Entrepreneurs Association university or college to find On behalf of the Mandalay Dissemination Society want to let the youths know that I will discuss the title jobs. Region Computer Professional This festival is held for the their capability is necessary for “Youths and choice of path for Association, I will discuss the youths of the country. So, I will the development of the country. future of their life”. My discus- Ma Nann Thinn Myat Su basic points for digital technol- discuss the title “Future My- sion will mainly focus on job Aung ogy focusing dos and don’ts for anmar and the role of youths” Ko Aung Htay Myint opportunities and change of Primary Colour Civic Edu digital technology to benefit our at the literary talk. The dis- Mandalay Region Youths mindset of youths in accord- Network socio-environment. The reason cussions will focus on which Affairs Committee ance with the current era. I will be in charge for time why I choose this topic is that role the youths are taking part I will discuss the benefits I see that today youths have management for the talks. The the mobile phone density has today and how they can bring of the youth affairs policy. The more opportunities. After my topics chosen are very good reached 30 million of the total better benefits to the country. age of youths is considered discussion, I hope that youths for youths. I will be a moder- population of the country and Myanmar is home to diverse between 15 and 35 years. The can know how they can find jobs ator for the topics including the use of digital technology ethnic minorities and ethnic youth affairs policy comes to after their graduation. arts, sports, literature and has reached media, business, people will also participate in create good environment for drugs, and I am responsible for socio- economy, education and the talk. Another title is “Na- youths. Currently, the partici- Dr. Kay Thari Kyaw time management.—Aye Mya health sectors. I will discuss tional Reconciliation”. The pation of youths in the political Entrepreneurs Association (Mandalay) 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

PRESS RELEASE/NEWS RELEASE

MYANMAR-BANGLADESH Ministerial Meeting was held on 10 August 2018 at Thingaha Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of the Ministry of the Office of the State Counsellor, U Kyaw Tint Swe, and the Foreign Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. Union Ministers U Thein Swe and Dr. Win Myat Aye, officials concerned and delegates from both sides participated in the meeting. The meeting discussed the implementation of the bilateral agreement, the ‘Arrangement on Return of Displaced Persons from Rakhine State’signed between the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh in November 2017. The meeting reached agreement on the following points:- 1. Both parties agreed that there should be early repatriation of displaced person from Rakhine who recently fled to Cox’s Bazar. Repatriation will be in a voluntary, safe and dignified manner. In this regard, a hotline has been established between the Ministers to facilitate ease of discussions. 2. It was agreed to distribute the agreed Verification Forms to those at Cox’s Bazar, for the displaced persons to fill up the forms themselves. Signatures, finger-prints, and photo IDs, are to be completed when filling the forms to indicate voluntary return and assist with Myanmar’s verification process. 3. As agreed in the Arrangement, Myanmar has built two reception centres and one transit camp. Bangladesh has confirmed progress on the five transit camps; one is complete, another under construction, and remaining three to be built. 4. Both parties agreed to intensify cooperation on counter-terrorism and the fight against drug trafficking through exchange of intelligence, closer cooperation between the border-guard officials and conducting enhanced coordinated border patrols. 5. Both parties agreed to cooperate on the issue of repatriation of displaced persons currently residing along the international border between Myanmar and Bang- ladesh, in particular the area between the international border and the fence erected on Myanmar’s territory in an expeditious manner. 6. It was also agreed that any humanitarian aid given to those inhabiting the area on Myanmar’s territory should be given by the aid agencies from Myanmar side. 7. Bangladesh has agreed to revise the language used in the ID cards being issued to those who are currently residing in Cox’s Bazar. 8. They also agree to conduct a joint inspection of the boundary line between the boundary pillars BP34 and BP 35. Both Ministers reiterated their commitment for closer consultation in resolving the issue of displaced persons from Rakhine State in the spirit of good neighbour- liness. They also agreed to promote closer economic and trade relations of interest of both countries. Ministry of the Office of the State Counsellor Nay Pyi Taw 10 August 2018

Bangladeshi delegation, UEHRD hold talks over Rakhine issue

A BANGLADESHI delegation led by Foreign Minister Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali called on the officials of the Union Enter- prise for Humanitarian Assis- tance, Resettlement and Devel- opment (UEHRD) in Rakhine State, at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. At the meeting, officials of Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe shakes hand with Bangladesh the UEHRD elaborated on the Foreign Minister Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. PHOTO: MNA work of the ten task forces of the UEHRD which is led by the State Counsellor, repatriation Myanmar-Bangladesh Ministerial readiness in accordance with the bilateral agreement, meas- Meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw ures taken for repatriation, re- habilitation and resettlement, The meeting between Myanmar and Bangladesh focuses on resolving MYANMAR-BANGLADESH meeting. in accordance with the existing the Rakhine issue amicably. PHOTO: MNA Ministerial Meeting was held Both Ministers reiterated laws, construction of houses for on 10 August 2018 at Thingaha their commitment for closer returnees with assistance from commission. from the United Nations High Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw. The meet- consultation in resolving the is- India and Japan, undertakings The meeting between Commissioner for Refugees, ing was chaired by the Union sue of displaced persons from on the ground by the technical the two neighbouring coun- while the Myanmar side was Minister for the Office of the Rakhine State in the spirit of working group for repatriation tries focused on resolving the led by Union Minister for Social State Counsellor U Kyaw Tint good neighbourliness. They and rehabilitation in Rakhine Rakhine issue amicably and Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Swe and the Foreign Minister also agreed to promote closer State after signing agreement in a friendly manner. Dr. Win Myat Aye, Chief Coordi- of the Government of the Peo- economic and trade relations of with the UNHCR and UNDP, At the meeting, the Bangla- nator of UEHRD Dr. Aung Tun ple’s Republic of Bangladesh, interest of both countries. UEHRD’s approaches with the deshi side was accompanied by Thet, Information and Commu- Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. Afterwards, the delegation Private Public Partnership for officials of the Ministry of For- nications Director of UEHRD Union Ministers U Thein Swe led by Bangladesh Foreign Min- sustainable development and ab- eign Affairs, Prime Minister’s U Kyaw Myaing, Adviser to the and Dr. Win Myat Aye, officials ister was hosted a luncheon by sence of conflicts in the state and Office, Immigration and Pass- UEHRD U Toe Oung and de- concerned and delegates from Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe. implementation of more than 80 port Department and Disaster partmental officials.—Myanmar both sides participated in the —Myanmar News Agency points suggested by the advisory Management Ministry, officials News Agency

Local journalists visit Maungtaw

A VISITING media delegation Afterwards, the delegation rived near the border between visited the Myanmar-Bangla- visited the Taung Pyo Letwe the two countries and took pho- desh Friendship Bridge near Reception Centre and viewed tos of people living on the border Taung Pyo Letwe Town and the repatriation readiness. line. observed the two countries’ They met with officials In the afternoon, the media borders. Later, they questioned from the centre to collect group arrived in Sittway and officials concerned about the sit- news. then departed for Yangon by Journalists collect news in uation of the region yesterday. Later, the media group ar- flight.—Min Thit (MNA) Maungtaw. PHOTO: KO MIN 11 AUGUST 2018 11 AUGUST 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Peace can only be Anti-corruption in Hong Kong: Random Jotting

Written by Sayar Mya heroin racket at the Ya Mau Tei achieved through (MOFA) fruit market in West Kowloon [With the community, the Inde- where police had received kick- pendent Commission against backs from drug dealers. Some understanding Corruption is committed to fight- 87 police officers were arrested ing corruption through effective on suspicion of taking bribes in the law enforcement, education and ICAC's single biggest operation. prevention to help keep Hong 1976-79: Former detective Kong fair, just, stable and pros- sergeant Lui Lok, forced to re- OR nearly seventy years, peace, stability and devel- perous.] tire early in 1968 when he could Flood Warning opment in Myanmar have fallen victim to conflict. Our not explain his extensive assets, (Issued at 15:00 hrs MST on 10-8-2018) people over successive generations have seen their Mission Statement of ICAC in was later investigated and ar- F socio-economic situation and morale undermined, Hong Kong rested in 1978. He was eventu- According to the (14:30) hrs MST observations today, the while our country’s future has been gradually corroded. ally convicted, sentenced to two water level of Ngawun River at Thabaung is observed as about Peace is concerned with all the people. The peace talk n a cool Sunday morn- years and fined HK$16 million. (1) inch below its danger levels. The water level may reach its between the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and local ing under the clear blue 1983-2000: Structural defects at 26 danger levels during the next (1) day. people in Pakokku two days ago represents what our people sky in the first week of public housing blocks in Kwai Fong It is especially advised that people who have settled near have been waiting for almost seventy years to witness the ray OAugust, I was strolling built between 1964 and 1973 were the river banks and low lying areas at Thaboung Township, to of hope for a better future. around the city in Hong Kong and traced to construction companies take precautionary measures. We need right leaders and right followers in the democratic happened to pass the area of In- who cut corners after winning system to achieve our goals, including peace in the country. dependent Commission against (ICAC Building in Hong Kong) multi-million dollar government Flood Bulletin The right people are the most valuable resource to choose Corruption (ICAC) Headquarters contracts. Three contractors were (Issued at 15:00 hrs MST on 10-8-2018) the right leaders and to become right followers. Because, in Building on Java Road, North Aung Kyi said public procurement In this connection, the author convicted. a democratic system, we have to choose our own leaders. Point. I stopped for a moment near takes up a huge share of public of this article would like to share 1986-87: The ICAC uncov- Flood condition of Sittoung River Democracy is people-based. the elegant and prestigious ICAC expenditures and is the most cor- about the ICAC of Hong Kong ered fraudulent loan practices at According to the (14:30) hrs MST observation today, the The most important thing for our people is to be aware of building. While admitted into the ruption-prone area as department in a few paragraphs. Hong Kong the Overseas Trust Bank which water level of Sittoung River has exceeded by about (1) foot at their part of the responsibility for establishing democracy in structure, my mind rushes back heads can have close relations has a long and successful history clocked HK$700 million in bad Madauk above its danger level. It may fall about (½) foot during the country. to two recent events related to an- with business owners. According of fighting corruption, evident in debts. The bank's chairman and the next (2) days and may remain above its danger level. If the ti-graft matters such as that of the to the Organization for Economic the recent high-profile convictions other senior executives fled Hong Flood condition of Thanlwin River people are workshop on “Risk Assessment in Co-operation and Development of the former Chief Secretary for Kong but were extradited. All re- According to the (13:30) hrs MST observation today, the There is a saying qualified, it Public Procurement” held in June (OECD) 2013 report, 20 to 25 per Administration of the Hong Kong ceived prison sentences. 1998- water level of Thanlwin River has exceeded by about (3) feet at is very dif- 2018 in Nay Pyi Taw, and that of cent of funds spent on public pro- Government Rafael Hui Si-yan 2000: The chief property manag- Hpa-an above its danger level. It may rise about (1) foot during by American es- ficult for an the ICAC delegation, led by Com- curement were lost due to cor- and former Chief Executive Don- er of the Government Property the next (2) days and may remain above its danger level. unqualified missioner Mr. Simon Peh Yun-lu, ruption in countries around the ald Tsang Yam-kuen. Agency was arrested for accepting Advisory government official visit to Myanmar in April world, said U Aung Kyi. He added Hong Kong’s bribery laws kickbacks that favored one compa- It is especially advised that people who have settled sayist and lecturer to come into 2018. The delegation was in My- that losses caused by corruption date back to as early as 1898, when ny, in exchange for contracts worth near the river banks and lowlying areas in Hpa-an township power. The anmar with a view to sharing the in Myanmar may exceed this av- bribery was first made an offence more than HK$100 million. He was and Madauk, to take precautionary measures. Ralph Waldo Em- better the Hong Kong anti-graft experience erage percentage. under the Misdemeanors Punish- imprisoned for 30 months. people are, as well as exploring opportunities Preventing losses of public ment Ordinance (MPO) enacted in the better to offer training assistance to an- funds triggered by violations of 1898, and then in the Prevention Recent cases Myanmar Daily Weather Report erson, “Peace can- the govern- ti-corruption agencies. rules and regulations will soon of Corruption Ordinance (PCO), 31 July 2018 (Issued at 7:00 pm Friday 10th August, 2018) ment will be. In Nay Pyi Taw, capital of become a duty of the Anti-Corrup- which replaced the MPO in 1948. not be achieved It is impor- Myanmar, Mr. Peh and the ICAC tion Commission, said U Aung Kyi. From 1971 till today, the main an- A director-cum-shareholder of BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is strong over the Andaman Sea tant for the delegation called on the Anti-Cor- In the first week of July 2018, ti-corruption legislation in Hong a trading company, charged by the and South Bay and moderate elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. people to be ruption Commission (ACC) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Kong has been the Prevention of ICAC, was sentenced to 12 months’ FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 11th through violence, courageous Myanmar and held discussions Chairman U Aung Kyi warned that Bribery Ordinance, Chapter 201 imprisonment at the District Court AUGUST, 2018: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in and dignified with its Chairman U Aung Kyi. those who pay bribes will also be (POBO), which targets both official after being convicted of defrauding Sagaing, Mandalay and Magway regions, fairly widespread in it can only be at- in standing The ICAC chief had engaged in punished, not just those who take and commercial bribery. a bank of export invoice financing Nay Pyi Taw and Chin State and widespread in the remaining firm on what an exchange session with Hong them. His warning, at a seminar The POBO is enforced by the loans totaling about HK$13 million regions and states with regionally heavy falls in Ayeyawady and Independent Commission against by using false commercial invoices. Taninthayi regions, Kayin and Mon states and isolated heavy falls tained through they believe. Kong businessmen operating in on business ethics hosted by the (ICAC Building in Hong Kong) While Myanmar to better understand Republic of the Union of Myanmar Corruption, an independent body in Yangon Region and Kachin State. Degree of certainty is (100%). looking at the local business environment Federation of Chambers of Com- established in 1974, just a few 27 July 2018 STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with rough seas are likely at understanding”. the future, we and the areas that ICAC can be merce, follows amendments made years after the POBO came into A man, charged by the ICAC, times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon-Taninthayi need to look of assistance to help the ACC of to the 2013 Anti-Corruption Law. force. The ICAC is accountable was sentenced to eight months’ Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35)mph. Sea at and tackle Myanmar enhance their anti-cor- “We have amended Article 3 only to Hong Kong’s Chief Exec- imprisonment at the Eastern Mag- will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar waters. Wave height the present challenges. We should not let ourselves be trapped ruption capacity for the creation of (a), defining in greater detail the utive, led by a Commissioner who istracy after admitting that he had will be about (8-10)feet in Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along in the past. a level-playing field for investors. giving and receiving of bribes. is directly appointed by the Chief offered a bribe of 400 Renminbi Mon-Taninthayi Coasts and about (5 -7)feet in off and along At the peace talk, one participant said that there is no peace Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption The original article didn’t spec- Executive, and as of the end of Chinese Yuan to an officer of the Rakhine Coasts. because there is a lack of understanding. Lack of understanding Commission and the UN Office on ify the giver and recipient. Now 2016, it has a force of 1,457 employ- Immigration Department for al- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Strong monsoon. has created challenges on the way of achieving peace. Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held the amended provision allows us ees or officers. lowing him to enter Hong Kong. FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING There is a saying by American essayist and lecturer Ralph a workshop titled “Risk Assess- to take action against anyone in- It has been and remains an There are many more. AREA FOR 11th AUGUST, 2018: Isolated rain or thundershowers. Waldo Emerson, “Peace cannot be achieved through violence, ment in Public Procurement” in volved,” U Aung Kyi said. integral part of Hong Kong’s fight Degree of certainty is (100%). it can only be attained through understanding”. It is a precious the commission’s office building The law had already been against corruption and is one of the In conclusion, the author of FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA saying for everyone around the world who loves peace. If we in Nay Pyi Taw in June 2018. amended on three prior occasions main reasons that Hong Kong en- this article would like to share with FOR 11th AUGUST, 2018: Some rain or thundershowers. Degree desire a society of peace, we need understanding with each Present at the discussion — in 2014, 2016 and 2017 — but joys a reputation as one of the least the esteemed readers that after of certainty is (100%). other. We cannot achieve such a society through violence. were Anti-Corruption Commission the changes were not significant. corrupt places globally (currently forty years since its creation, the FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING Understanding is based on respect of others. Only with Chair U Aung Kyi, Commission “There is a Burmese saying that ranked 15 out of 176 countries on (ICAC Building in Hong Kong) ICAC has methodically and sys- AREA FOR 11th AUGUST, 2018: Isolated rain or thundershowers. respect can a person listen. We need to discard anything that Secretary U San Win and com- you succeed by giving. Myanmar Transparency International’s 2016 tematically cleaned up corruption Degree of certainty is (100%). affects peace. And we need to encourage anything that will mission members, and UNODC people by nature are willing to give Corruption Perceptions Index). superintendent Peter Fizroy God- HK$4.3 million. Extradited from in Hong Kong. The graft-busting WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thunder- bring about peace. In this, the people need to participate. experts Mr. Constantine Miltchev out of generosity. But according to ber was charged with bribery and England in 1975, he was convicted agency, 40 years old today, has showers will be scattered in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay Region, We want to bring peace which is lasting and permanent Palicarsky and Ms. Cornelia Anna the [new] law, I would say that it Major ICAC cases conspiracy after investigators and sentenced to four years jail. helped transform the city beyond widespread in Yangon Region. that gives support to every Myanmar. Kortl. In his opening speech, U is too risky now,” said U Aung Kyi. 1974-75: Former police chief linked to bank accounts worth 1976-78: ICAC shut down a all recognition. 11 AUGUST 2018 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar Investment Commission meeting held in Yangon

THE Myanmar Investment and endorsement applications Commission ( MIC ) meeting from investors and post-per- ( 12 / 2018 ) was convened in mit activities of MIC-permitted Yangon on 10 August, 2018 and companies were discussed in reviewed investment proposals the meeting. consistent with the Myanmar The MIC meeting (12 / 2018) Investment Law. decided to issue 5 investment U Thaung Tun, Chairman permits and 3 endorsements of MIC and 12 members of MIC in relation to the investment attended the meeting. proposals. — Myanmar News Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission focuses on activities of MIC-permitted companies during The submission of proposals Agency yesterday’s meeting. PHOTO: MNA

Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson U Aung Kyi receives National Day ceremony of New Zealand Ambassador Singapore held in Yangon

The 53rd National Day of the Ambassador to Myanmar Construction U Han Zaw and Republic of Singapore was Ms. Chan Yuen Ying Vanessa wife, Lt-Gen Myo Zaw Thein celebrated at Pan Pacific Elisabeth delivered speeches. of Commander-in-Chief’s Hotel in Yangon yesterday Next, the union minister (Army) office and wife; Yan- evening. Union Minister for and wife and the ambassador gon Command Commander International Cooperation U took commemorative photo- Maj-Gen Thet Pone and wife Kyaw Tin and wife attended graphs, together with other and other army officials and the ceremony. officials. wives; ambassadors and dip- The ceremony was opened Later, a dinner party was lomats from foreign embassies Anti-Corruption Commission Chair U Aung Kyi holds talks with New with the Myanmar and Singa- held for the officials attending in Myanmar; and represent- Zealand Ambassador Mr. Steve Marshall. PHOTO: MNA pore national anthems. the ceremony. atives from the United Nations Later, Union Minister The ceremony was also and other invited persons. CHAIRPERSON of the An- Prevention Units (CPU) to be U Kyaw Tin and Singapore attended by Union Minister for — Myanmar News Agency ti-Corruption Commission U formed in governmental depart- Aung Kyi received New Zea- ments, cooperation in drawing land Ambassador Mr. Steve rules and regulations for public Marshall and party at his of- and private business sectors, fice in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday and for public and non-govern- morning. mental organizations to partici- During the meeting, they pate in anti-corruption work.— discussed about Corruption Myanmar News Agency

Central Body for Suppression of Trafficking in Persons

Myanmar Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day

13th September Officials pose for a documantary photo at the rd53 National Day of Singapore. PHOTO: MNA The entire public needs to participate, Trafficking in persons to eliminate… Governor of CBM meets Chair of Pyithu Hluttaw’s 2018 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day’s Objectives v To mobilize the participation of all citizens in combating Banks and Monetary Affairs Development Committee human trafficking as a national duty; v To have the public instilled with awareness about and U KYAW KYAW MAUNG, Thiri Hall, Nay Pyi Taw on 9 stabilize the foreign exchange knowledge of trafficking in persons; Governor of the Central Bank August. rates and coordinations work v To protect and care trafficked victims with empathy; and of Myanmar, met Daw Khin The Governor of CBM with other ministries con- v To strengthen cooperation and coordination among all San Hlaing, Chairperson of discussed situation of for- cerned. counter trafficking stakeholders – government agencies, Banks and Monetary Affairs eign currency market in Also present at the meet- civil society organizations, UN agencies, international Development Committee of Myanmar, CBM’s activities ing were deputy governors organizations and general public. Pyithu Hluttaw, and Hlut- to develop foreign exchange, and directors general of CBM. taw representatives at Zabu plans conducted by CBM to — Myanmar News Agency 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Nestlè continues its campaigns to fight MYANMAR GAZETTE against iron deficiency in Myanmar Head of organization confirmed NESTLÈ, the world’s leading Organised by Nestlè Myan- edutainment programmes. food and drink company, con- mar, the campaigns have initial- The campaign was conducted THE President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has tinues its awareness raising ly been conducted in Pathein, in Pathein Town last month, confirmed the appointment of Rector Professor Dr Khay Mar campaigns in some big cities in Mandalay and Magway towns with organisers planning to Mya of University of Public Health, Yangon, Department of Myanmar, donating one-million in July and August, with several carry out the campaign in the Human Resources for Health, under the Ministry of Health cups of its Bear Brand malted programmes, consisting of free remaining towns this month. and Sports, on the expiry of the one-year probationary period. milk. medical examination and other The move aims to raise —Myanmar News Agency knowledge on food nutrition value and eating practices among the general public through these social cam- paigns. Incomplete facts This is a part of efforts of Nestlè Myanmar, which hinder online company launched Bear Brand Malted Milk in late 2017, designed for Myanmar to help people fight registration against iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional By May Thet Hnin Dr Soe Tun, managing disorder all over the world, director of Farmer Auto Car particularly in developing DIRECTORATE of Investment Showroom, said; “I submitted countries. Iron requirements and Company Administration my application through online are especially high in infants, (DICA) is currently unable yesterday but I don’t know A health officer takes medical record from a customer of the young children and pregnant to approve registration and whether my application is ap- Nestlè . PHOTO: SUPPLIED women.—GNLM re-registration of companies proved or not as I have not re- through online system as most ceived confirmation letter yet. I of the companies have incom- find it difficult, as I don’t get any plete data, said its director U feedback. No email replies and Pan Pacific Yangon’s wedding Myo Min. the phone line was busy when The DICA is now imple- I called the DICA.” menting MyCO, an online reg- At all DICA’s offices, there showcase on 11-12 August istration system, according to are service providers offering the Myanmar Companies Law online registration services for PAN Pacific Yangon operated by Soe Aung and Kaung Myat, un- photography, cosmetics and 2017, he added. companies with a set certain Pan Pacific Hotels Group in My- der the theme of “A Moment of accessories, invitation cards U Myo Min said; “Most of service fees. A few companies anmar will launch a ‘Wedding Love”, with a lucky draw pro- and other wedding essentials. the companies cannot fill in joined the DICA’s services Showcase’ on 11 and 12 August gramme. Interested individu- In addition, couples who the forms correctly. They don’t while many other companies at its Pacific Ballroom, planning als may also watch the event confirm their wedding ban- understand meanings exact- requested the DICA to explain to feature dresses created by through TV channels. quets from 1 August this year ly and read guidelines issued the process of online registra- five well-known Myanmar de- The two-day event provides will enjoy 20 % savings and for the registration process. tion. signers. guests with opportunities to en- stand a chance to win prizes Therefore, the DICA receives According to the new law, This is the first of its kind gage with the hotel’s events and including a one-night stay at incomplete registration data.” entrepreneurs can enjoy re- organized by Pan Pacific Yan- wedding planning experts, view the hotel’s most luxurious Pres- Under the new online reg- liefs and a business can be set gon, performing beautiful venue setting, explore ideas for idential Suite. The 20 % offer istration system, the DICA will up even with one share and a wedding dresses of the five their special day with wedding on wedding banquets is avail- approve the online registration director. The new law ditch- designers—Ma Myint Zu, Ma consultants, get inspiration for able throughout this month.— only when companies can fill es the renewal of licenses, Latt, Mogok Pauk Pauk, Pyae floral arrangement, video and GNLM required facts correctly. Al- blacklisting, court cases and though the DICA is conducting objectives of establishment educative program through its of a company. Small compa- website and TV channel, the nies no longer need to submit majority of applicants still fail their financial statements. In to follow the guidelines. addition, the new law allows U Myo Min continued to a 35-per-cent stake by foreign say that there occurred a sys- investors. Foreign-based com- tem error on 1 August this year, panies can also run insurance when the online registration and stock exchange businesses system was launched, as many in the country. people used it simultaneously. Under the new system, 24/7 Therefore, the DICA approved services are available for all only three companies on the companies to make registra- first day. The DICA’s website tion, re-registration and pay- became active again on 6 Au- ment through www.myco.dica. gust. Until 10 August, the num- gov.mm. ber of local and foreign compa- Developed by local and for- nies which have made online eign experts, the new Myanmar registration has reached 591. Companies Law was enacted in However, nearly 1,000 compa- 2017. The new law replaced the nies are under scrutiny. The old Myanmar Companies Act Models and officials pose for a photo at a press conference of A Moment of Love Wedding Showcase DICA phoned some companies 1914. The emergence of the new 2018. PHOTO: SUPPLIED which did not get approval. law took four years. 11 AUGUST 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Aftershocks rock Indonesia’s Lombok as quake death toll tops 300

MATARAM—The death toll Makeshift medical fa- bore the brunt of the quake. and rescue agency spokes- The ruble tumbled as from a devastating earth- cilities have been set up to Aid had begun trick- man Yusuf Latif told AFP. investors took fright at the impact of new US quake on the Indonesian treat the injured. ling into some of the most sanctions. PHOTO: AFP island of Lombok jumped Survivors of the quake isolated regions by midday Waiting for aid to 319 Thursday, as strong have also been shaken by Thursday, officials said, but Across much of the island, Russia vows to retaliate aftershocks triggered panic hundreds of aftershocks, in- many displaced people still a popular tourist destina- among traumatised survi- cluding a shallow 5.9-mag- lack basic supplies. tion, once-bustling villages against new US sanctions vors waiting for aid in the nitude quake Thursday In some parts of north- have been turned into vir- worst-hit regions. which caused people to flee ern Lombok, survivors can tual ghost towns. MOSCOW—The Kremlin ous reaction from Moscow. The shallow 6.9-magni- evacuation shelters crying be seen standing on the Evacuees in some en- on Thursday vowed to re- Russia will “work on tude quake Sunday levelled and screaming. road with cardboard boxes campments say they are taliate against “unaccept- developing retaliatory tens of thousands of homes, Motorcycles parked asking for donations and running out of food, while able” new US sanctions measures,” foreign min- mosques and businesses on the street in northern food. others are suffering psy- against Russia over its al- istry spokeswoman Maria across Lombok, with relief Lombok’s Tanjung district “It is already clear chological trauma after leged role in a nerve agent Zakharova told journalists. agencies only just starting toppled over and the walls that Sunday’s earthquake the powerful quake, which attack on a former spy in “Whatever the sanc- to reach survivors in some of some nearby buildings was exceptionally destruc- struck just one week after Britain, which prompted tions against Russia are, of the worst-hit areas four collapsed. tive,” Christopher Rassi, another tremor surged the ruble and Russian the retaliatory measures days later. “We were stuck in the the head of a Red Cross through the island and stocks to tumble. will be the same,” she said. “Our latest update is traffic while delivering aid, assessment team on Lom- killed 17. The action by the US “If they dream up that 319 people died,” said suddenly it felt like our car bok, said in a statement. There is a dire need State Department is the some (measures), we Indonesia’s chief security was hit from behind, it was “I visited villages yes- for medical staff and “long- latest salvo in a series will answer — it’s not our minister Wiranto, who like so strong,” witness Sri Lak- terday that were complete- term aid”, especially food of disputes between the choice.” many Indonesians goes by smi told AFP. ly collapsed.” and medicine in the worst- rival powers and comes Kremlin spokesman one name, adding that res- “People in the street Workers with heavy hit areas, government offi- less than a month after US Dmitry Peskov was equal- cue efforts were ongoing began to panic and got out machinery are search- cials said. President Donald Trump ly emphatic. and complicated by after- of their cars, they ran in ing the rubble of homes, About 200 cars packed met his Russian coun- “We consider cate- shocks. different directions in the schools and mosques, with with food, medicine and ba- terpart Vladimir Putin in gorically unacceptable the The number forced middle of the traffic.” hope of finding any survi- sic supplies were sent to Helsinki. linking of new restrictions, from their homes in the Twenty-four people vors fading. heavily impacted regions The State Depart- which we as before con- disaster has soared to were injured by falling de- There are fears that in the north and west ment said Wednesday the sider illegal, to the case 270,000, national disaster bris in the tremor, Nugroho two collapsed mosques in Thursday morning, Agung new sanctions were in in Salisbury,” he told jour- agency spokesman Sutopo said. north Lombok had been Pramuja, a spokesman for response to “the use of a nalists. Purwo Nugroho said, with filled with worshippers. Mataram mitigation disas- ‘Novichok’ nerve agent in He said Moscow felt around 1,000 people severe- ‘Exceptionally destruc- Rescuers have found ter agency, told AFP. an attempt to assassinate it could now “expect an- ly injured. tive’ three bodies and also man- But some evacuees UK citizen Sergei Skripal” ything at all from Wash- Most of the displaced Authorities and interna- aged to pull one man alive have complained of being -- who was a Russian dou- ington” but nevertheless are sleeping under tents tional relief groups have from the twisted wreckage ignored or experiencing ble agent -- and his daugh- retained “hopes of building or tarpaulins near their begun organising aid, but of one mosque in Lading long delays for supplies ter Yulia on English soil in constructive relations.” ruined homes or in evac- badly damaged roads have Lading village, while at to arrive at shelters. At a March. The announcement uation shelters that are slowed efforts to reach sur- least one body has been shelter in hard-hit Kayan- They were aimed at of sanctions caused Rus- short of food, clean water vivors in the mountainous spotted under the rubble gan, new mother Rusnah, punishing Putin’s gov- sian stock markets to drop and medical help. north of Lombok, which in Pemenang. Authorities who like many Indonesians ernment for having “used dramatically on opening are gathering informa- goes by one name, said she chemical or biological and the ruble reached its tion from family members needed basic supplies for weapons in violation of in- lowest point since Novem- with missing relatives to her children. ternational law,” spokes- ber 2016. The markets and determine how many more “I’m still in pain from woman Heather Nauert the currency rebounded people may have been in giving birth,” she told AFP. said in a statement. slightly over the day the buildings when they “I need diapers, I need But the punitive while remaining sharply collapsed, national search milk.” —AFP measures triggered a furi- down.—AFP

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V SAN PEDRO VOY. NO. (045N/S) M.V ALS SUZURAN VOY. NO. (011N/S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SAN PEDRO Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ALS VOY. NO. (045N/S) are hereby notified that the SUZURAN VOY. NO. (011N/S) are hereby notified that vessel will be arriving on 11-8-2018 and cargo will be the vessel will be arriving on 11-8-2018 and cargo will discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T where it will lie be discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. 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 declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Indonesia earthquake. PHOTO: AFP from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Transferring Distributors Registered Pesticide the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Distribution of pesticide Forum, registered by BASF Myanmar Co., SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT Ltd is transferring from Myanmar Awba Group Co., Ltd to Aka Yar Zar Co., Ltd. Any objection regarding to this transfer can notify at Myanmar MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Pesticide Registration Board within 7 days. AGENT FOR: M/S GOLD STAR LINES LTD AGENT FOR: M/S INTERASIA LINES BASF Myanmar Ltd., Ph: 01-544041 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ENVIRONMENT 13

Mexico to construct seaweed barrier at Mayan Riviera to protect its beaches

Glaciers are a vital source of freshwater. PHOTO: XINHUA “Aggressive” climate change eroding Andean glaciers, says expert Children are seen next to Sargassum (macroalgae) in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo LIMA — Stepped up glob- Soriano spoke of the development, we have to state, Mexico, on 8 August 2018. The Mayan Riviera is suffering a seaweed onslaught al warming is eroding phenomenon at the start learn to conserve it, treat this year, which the government is trying to stop with a barrier in the sea. The glaciers in South Amer- of a two-day regional con- it and use it rationally,” Sargassum color the water brown and give off a fetid smell. PHOTO: AFP ica’s Andean mountain ference in Lima on pub- he said. range, Peruvian expert lic policy to address the Southern Peru has Erick Soriano warned on problem. already lost three medi- Thursday. Peru has lost about um-size glaciers, leading The Ladda Co., ltd manufacturer incorporated in Thailand has been registered According to the 50 per cent of its glaciers to shortages of water in and approved the following pesticide product by the Pesticide Registration Board president of a special in the past 40 years and “if surrounding communi- of Myanmar. It is hereby informed that the product manufacturing company is commission at the Na- the trend continues, the ties and more migration changed to ICP Ladda Co.,ltd whereby suppling, importing, distribution and tional Glacier and Moun- situation would be seri- to the cities. sale will be continued. tainous Ecosystems ous,” said Soriano. Peru’s glaciers are Item Name Active Ingredient Registration Registration Research Institute (In- The glaciers are a especially vulnerable to Name Type Number aigem), “the loss of glacial vital source of freshwa- rising temperatures be- mass has accelerated.” ter, he noted, calling for cause the Peruvian Andes Temeguard 1% Temephos 1% Provisional 2015-2790 “We are experiencing the construction of large are close to the tropics, SG w/w SG a period of very aggres- reservoirs to capture the he said. Regarding to the above manufacturer name changing, those who wish objection, sive climate change and runoff and for reforesta- Experts from Ar- shall have to be raised within 2 weeks from the date of announcement to the the possibility that we will tion to attract more rain- gentina, Bolivia, Chile, Joint Secretary, Pesticide Registration Board, West Gyogone, Insein. continue to lose glacial water. Colombia and Ecua- Distributor – Eternal Victory General Trading Co., Ltd (Room No.803, No.310, mass is imminent,” Sori- “Water is an essential dor attended the event. Winshwewar Building, Wardan St, Lanmadaw Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar) ano told Xinhua. element for the country’s —Xinhua

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V WAIMEA VOY. NO. () M.V PACITA VOY. NO. (026 W/E) M.V AS FENJA VOY. NO. (048 N/S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V WAIMEA Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PACITA VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V AS FENJA VOY. NO. () are hereby notified that the vessel will NO. (026 W/E) are hereby notified that the vessel will be VOY. NO. (048 N/S) are hereby notified that the be arriving on 12-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged arriving on 11-8-2018 and cargo will be discharged into vessel will be arriving on 11-8-2018 and cargo will be into the premises of M.I.P.L where it will lie at the the premises of M.I.T.T/A.I.P.T where it will lie at the discharged into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will lie consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after from the Vessel. from the Vessel. the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. the Claims Day. MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT AGENT FOR: M/S WILHELMSEN SHIP MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SERVICE (S) PTE LTD AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 11 AUGUST 2018 14 SOCIAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Death of Margot Kidder, Lois Lane French traveler of ‘Superman’ fame, ruled suicide completes journey to

LOS ANGELES — The death of of Clark Kent — played by Margot Kidder, the actress who Christopher Reeve, who died Moscow on Russian- soared to fame in the ‘70s play- in 2004. She also made a cameo ing Lois Lane in the “Superman” appearance in the 1987 film made Ural motorcycle movies, has been ruled a suicide, about the DC Comics super- a Montana coroner’s office said. hero titled “Superman IV: The When she died in May at Quest for Peace.” MOSCOW — Philippe Verger, (Bow Hill). age 69 neither her agent nor the Born Margaret Ruth Kid- a traveler from the French According to earlier media funeral home who handled her der on October 17, 1948 in Can- city of Tours, has completed reports, the French traveler arrangements specified a cause, ada’s Northwest Territories, his 3,500-kilometer journey to has been interested in Russia but Montana’s Park County cor- her career crested in the ‘70s Moscow on a Russian-made for many years. oner’s office has announced she and ‘80s, as she worked with Ural motorcycle and arrived He was elected vice pres- killed herself. film stars including Robert to the Russian capital on Thurs- ident of the French national “Ms. Kidder’s family urg- Redford and Richard Pryor. day evening, as scheduled. club of French owners of Rus- es those suffering from mental She continued to act in “It was a wonderful jour- sian-made motorbikes, Ural- illnesses, addiction and/or suicid- her later years but her popu- ney. And we are happy to reach France, which sees is mission Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, al thoughts to seek appropriate larity waned after she suffered our main goal,” Verger told in organizing trips, meetings Margot Kidder became an activist counseling and treatment,” the for mental health issues as a highly publicized mental TASS in an interview. “We are and exhibitions to promote statement said. Her death came well as a champion of left-wing breakdown in 1996. Diagnosed excited, because this is our technical and economic ex- one month before designer Kate causes PHOTO: AFP with bipolar disorder, the ac- first-ever visit to Russia, and changes between the countries. Spade and chef Anthony Bour- tress became an activist for we want to see as many things Currently, Verger rides dain took their own lives, casting Kidder starred in the Superman mental health issues as well as as possible.” a motorcycle that he bought a spotlight on the jarring global trilogy released between 1978- a champion of left-wing caus- During his voyage, Ver- last year for 16,000 euros. He spike in suicides and the impor- 1983 as hotshot reporter Lane, es. She became a US citizen in ger was accompanied by his carries just three bags and a tance of confronting the issue. who was also the love interest 2005. —AFP 14-year-old son. They visited rain shelter. Germany’s Berlin, Poland’s Verger’s trip was funded Poznan and Warsaw, Lithua- by a number of French spon- nia’s Kaunas and Velikiye Luki sors, and a film will be made Multitasking helps me as performer (Russia’s Pskov region), and about his journey. According other cities. to the traveler, he plans to MUMBAI — From promoting “Haseena Parker”, its box office “We travelled at the speed transfer the sponsors’ funds her upcoming film “Stree” to failure disappointed her. of about 80-85 kilometers per to the French association doing prep work for Saina Ne- “I think a lot of people hour on our reliable Ural mo- Magie a l’hopital, which pro- hwal biopic, Shraddha Kapoor watched on TV, which is ironical torcycle,” he said. “We experi- vides assistance to gravely is multitasking at the moment because why did not you go to the- enced no technical problems ill children. and the actor says while it takes atres? I don’t hold both success throughout the entire journey.” Verger has also said his a toll on her, it also helps her as and failure close to me. That is Verger said that upon his tour was linked to the history a performer. bound to happen. The only thing arrival to Moscow, he made a of World War II. “It is impor- It has been a busy year for I can control is on working hard phone call to his wife in Tours tant to keep the memory of the Shraddha with “Stree” and “Batti and giving my best.” and they agreed to make their nations’ fight against Nazism Gul Meter Chalu” releasing back- The “Ok Jaanu” star has now next journey to Russia togeth- and pass it over to next gener- to-back, the shooting of “Saaho”, shifted focus on the Saina Nehwal er. ations,” he noted on 2 August. and prep work for Saina Nehw- biopic, for which she starts shoot- During their three-day stay “Russia made a decisive contri- al biopic. “Sometimes working ing from next month. The film in Moscow, the travelers want bution to the defeat of Nazism on films simultaneously can get will be directed by Amole Gupte. Indian actress Shraddha to visit the Red Square and and France pays tribute to its difficult. It takes a toll on you. “It is a physically demanding Kapoor. PHOTO: PTI the World War II museum and outstanding role in the common But it also helps switching be- film. But it is an inspiring story as memorial at Poklonnaya Gora struggle.” —Tass tween characters. I feel taking so many people look up to her. I to be responsible. Sometimes a break from one character to feel grateful to be playing that I tend to get over excited and another helps me. “But at the part. I will begin shooting for it over involved but the profes- same time, you do not want to next month and the prep is on. sionals know what you have over-exhaust yourself thinking “I am having a great time to do and what not, I follow about one character. One day you playing badminton. It is fabulous what I am told.” She says an are this person, the other day you to be part of such a great sto- action film is quite difficult to are another, it is the perk of being ry,” Shraddha says. Asked if she do and comes with its own set an actor that we can be someone has mastered the game by now, of challenges. else,” Shraddha told PTI. she said, “I don’t know that. I am “Certain level of fitness At the beginning of her trying to. It is the second most always helps. I am pushing career, Shraddha was seen as difficult sport in the world. It is myself maximum for ‘Saaho’, a girl-next-door, but today she not easy.” Saina Nehwal biopic and what- feels blessed to be getting di- The 31-year-old is equally ever is the demand of the role.” verse roles. “With “Haseena happy to be a part of Prabhas’s Currently, Shraddha, is Parkar”, I had the opportunity next film “Saaho”, that is being busy promoting “Stree”, a to try something different. Also, shot simultaneously in Tamil, horror comedy with Rajkum- all my characters be it in ‘Stree’, Telugu and Hindi. She will be mar Rao. The film directed ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ and Saina doing her own stunts. “It is diffi- by Amar Kaushik is produced Nehwal biopic are very different cult but I want to do as much as I by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna from each other. I am glad that can do it on my own. If there is a D.K. and Dinesh Vijan un- makers are looking at me in a stunt for which I am not qualified der the banner of Maddock During his voyage, Verger and his 14-year-old son will go to Poland’s different way.” enough, I will be happy to use a Films and will release on 31 Poznan and Warsaw, Lithuania’s Kaunas and Velikiye Luki in Russia’s While she is proud of doing body double for it. “So one has August.—PTI Pskov region. PHOTO: TASS 11 AUGUST 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 Scientists win new funding for pioneering work to map every cell in human body

LONDON—Pioneering sci- currently covers 27 scientists in information and then when you entific research to create the 10 different countries. know what a healthy organ, for world’s first map of all the cells The project will build on a example, looks like you can zoom in the human body will be able long history of research in genom- into the organ and understand to go ahead following a 7-million ics and biomedical issues by Brit- in a detailed way what is there Researchers hope insights gained from atlas could give a better pound (about 9 million US dol- ish scientists, aided by strong and how cells talk to each other understanding of how diseases such as asthma and cancer develop and progress. PHOTO: XINHUA lars) grant, it was announced links between research groups, and start to compare that to a on Thursday. tissue biobanks and hospitals. situation where a tissue may be Wellcome, a charitable sci- Researchers hope that in- diseased and understand what is period of human development roughly a 10-year timescale.” entific foundation, announced the sights gained from the atlas could going wrong,” said Gold. that has previously been a dark The new project will be led grant for the Human Cell Atlas give a better understanding of “Because this is a funda- area for researchers. by Dr. Sarah Teichmann, head of project, which aims to transform how diseases such as asthma and mental research science project This could include new un- cellular genetics at the Wellcome biological research and medicine cancer develop and progress, or looking at the nature of cells, most derstanding about cancers, many Sanger Institute in Cambridge. by allowing scientists to define point to new diagnostic tools and of the problems are caused by of which hijack the same path- She said: “The Human Cell Atlas the exact characteristics of every treatments. cells misbehaving in some way ways that are involved in early will transform our understand- single cell type, creating a map of “The human body is made and in order to understand these development, or answer specific ing of human health and disease, human bodies. up of 37 trillion cells and the atlas processes you have to go back to questions such as why adult tis- and we are excited to be able to The cutting-edge internation- seeks to create a three-dimen- how are those cells working when sue scars, but developing skin embark on the next stage of this al research has been compared to sional map of those cells — where normal and how they react when does not. important project.” the Human Genome Project in its they are, what kind of cells they they are disturbed by disease,” “The grant is to be spent over Five British institutions be- scale and ambition. are, what are their features, Gold also said. about two to three years; this is sides the Sanger Institute will col- The Wellcome grant is the how do they relate to each other, The research on both donat- the first draft atlas and there is laborate on the project, including first major financial commitment where do they sit,” Dr. Katrina ed adult and developing tissues an estimated five years needed Newcastle University, King’s Col- to fund the British contribution to Gold, of Wellcome, told Xinhua in will allow scientists to compare for that,” said Gold. “There will lege London, the University of Ox- the research which will power the an exclusive interview on Thurs- the properties of cells and tissues probably be another phase, when ford, the University of Cambridge collection, sequencing and anal- day afternoon. present at different stages of life. things will be scaled up to give and the European Bioinformatics ysis of cells. The entire project “That is the first layer of The aim is to understand a a more solid final draft. This is Institute. —Xinhua Samsung unveils newest Britain in race to launch 2,000 smartphone hoping for sales boost satellites into space by 2030 LONDON — British Business of a market for launching an es- to play video games such as the secretary Greg Clark said Thurs- timated 2,000 small satellites by popular Fortnite. day Britain was poised to com- 2030. Customers will have the pete for the launch of an estimat- During the visit, Clark viewed option of 128 or 512 gigabytes ed 2,000 satellites by 2030. plans for the spaceport site and of memory, and also can insert Clark expanded on the held discussions with local peo- a micro card to boost capacity commercial opportunities to be ple and businesses to hear their beyond a terabyte, a record for gained by Britain’s increasing thoughts. Low cost access to a smartphone. role in the space sector during space is important for the UK’s Samsung also enhanced his first visit to the site of a future thriving space sector which builds the gadget’s batteries so it UK spaceport in the Sutherland more small satellites than any can now be used for an entire region of Scotland. other country, with Glasgow build- day without needing to be re- The UK Space Agency said ing more than any other city in charged — a common head- Thursday the commercial vertical Europe, he said. Samsung employees wave as they introduce the new Samsung Galaxy ache for cell phone users. and horizontal satellite launch de- The 23 million US dollars Note 9 smartphone. PHOTO: AFP Other improvements in- mand is worth a potential 5 billion Sutherland spaceport is being NEW YORK—South Korean demand for the Galaxy S9, but clude tweaks to the device’s US dollars to the British economy developed by Highlands and Is- electronics giant Samsung un- it also has been pressured by “S Pen” feature, which can be over the next decade. lands Enterprise (HIE). veiled the new Galaxy Note 9 growth in Chinese competitor used as a remote control for Clark said that because of Roy Kirk, project director for smartphone Thursday, its lat- Huawei. taking pictures or selfies using Britain’s location, planned regu- the Sutherland Spaceport devel- est effort to address flagging At a glitzy the launch event Bluetooth technology. latory framework, private sector opment said: “The international sales of the high-functioning in Brooklyn, Samsung unveiled And the new model has strategy and space ecosystem, it space sector is set to grow very gadgets. a suite of high tech products, enough capacity for video has a competitive advantage to significantly in the coming years.” Boosting the power and including a smart speaker and games. Samsung has set up compete for a substantial share —Xinhua the price, Samsung hopes to watch, and then showed off the a promotion with the popular win back customers in the com- new Galaxy Note 9, which will Fortnite game that lets users petitive market. The consistent be available for purchase on download a special mobile ver- leader in the global smartphone 24 August. sion. market, the company nonethe- The phone contains a se- According to some trade less suffered a 22 per cent drop ries of improvements but was media sources, the Galaxy Note in mobile technology sales in described by analysts as having 9 version with 512 gigabytes will the second quarter. no radical new innovations. The be the most expensive smart- The company blamed the latest model boosts memory phone geared towards the gen- Britain was poised to compete for the launch of an estimated 2,000 drop in part to disappointing capacity, and allows customers eral public.—AFP satellites by 2030. PHOTO: XINHUA 11 AUGUST 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Final, third place matches of AFF U-16 Championship to play today

THE final and third place tween Thailand and Indonesia goals, followed by Viet Nam’s matches of ASEAN Football will be played at 7pm local time Dinh Thanh Trung with eight Federation (AFF) U-16 Cham- (6:30pm Myanmar time). goals and Singapore’s Zikos pionship will be played this With the scores 1-0 each at Vasileios Chua Ming Xun with evening at the same Gelora the semi-final matches, Thai- four goals. Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo in In- land and Indonesia have ad- The best goalscorer of last donesia. vanced to the final place after year’s AFF U-16 Championship The third place match be- beating Myanmar and Malay- was Sieng Chanthea from Cam- tween Myanmar and Malaysia sia, respectively. bodia, with five goals, and the will be played first at 3:30pm Top goalscorer so far is top goalscorer in 2016 was John PHOTO: MFF local time (3pm Myanmar time) Amiruddin Bagus Kahfi Al-Fikri Roberts, with eight goals, from The AFF U-16 Champion the winner of 2016 was Austral- after which the final match be- from Indonesia, garnering 12 Australia. of last year was Viet Nam while ia.—K. Banana How Premier League’s top five stand after transfer window

United States grumbling about barked on a £160-million spend- the lack of depth in his squad ing spree. Klopp landed Roma and reportedly feuding with ex- goalkeeper Alisson Becker for ecutive vice-chairman Ed Wood- £66 million and paid £52 million ward over failed approaches for for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby defenders Harry Maguire, Yerry Keita. Not content with those Mina and Toby Alderweireld. Af- eye-catching deals, Klopp added ter finishing second last season midfielder Fabinho from Monaco -- 19 points behind City -- United for £39 million and landed Stoke look no closer to bridging the playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri in gap to their hated an £18-million move. Having rivals. knocked City out of the Cham- Tottenham pions League last season, while Mauricio Pochettino had also beating them in domestic challenged his club to be “brave action, Liverpool are expected and take risks” when asked what to mount a strong challenge for Tottenham needed to do to im- the title as they look to end their prove their squad following their 29-year wait to be crowned kings third-place finish last season. of English football. Fast forward three months Chelsea and the north Londoners are Hired to under-fire from their fans replace the after failing to make a sin- sacked Antonio gle signing. Pochettino is Conte, Blues adamant Tottenham’s manager Maur- lack of transfer activ- izio Sarri insists he ity isn’t a problem be- is happy to leave the wheeling cause it was just as and dealing to Chelsea’s hierar- important to hold chy—a stark contrast to his pre- onto the decessor’s constant complaints club’s about transfers. Jorginho was key Chelsea’s first close-season players. signing as the Italy midfielder Harry Kane, followed Sarri from Napoli in a Last season’s runaway champions Man City added former Premier League winner Riyad Mahrez to their £57-million deal. Belgian goal- already-impressive squad. PHOTO: AFP keeper Thibaut Courtois was allowed to join Real Madrid LONDON—With the Premier previous team in the Premier ger and world-class talent still Christian Eriksen, Son He- to be closer to his children, League’s transfer window clos- League era, it was tough for makes them favourites to reign ung-min and Kieran Trippier with Croatia midfielder Mateo ing on Thursday, the top title Manchester City boss Pep Guar- supreme again at the end of the have all signed new contracts Kovacic moving to Chelsea on contenders have completed diola to improve his stylish side. season. since May. “I am not worried, a season-long loan as part of their squad building until Jan- Guardiola opted for only one Manchester United I am not sad, I am so happy. To the deal. The £31-million fee uary. significant new recruit, landing Jose Mourinho made an keep our best players was our for Courtois was immediately Here AFP Sport looks at Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez early splash as he spent £52 mil- objective and we have achieved reinvested in Spain interna- how the division’s elite teams from Leicester in a £60 million lion on Shakhtar Donetsk’s Bra- that,” Pochettino said. tional Kepa Arrizabalaga, who fared in the transfer market and swoop. Mahrez bolsters City’s zil midfielder Fred and a further Liverpool arrived from Athletic Bilbao what their prospects are for the already impressive array of at- £19 million on Porto defender Determined to build on a for £72.1 million —a world re- coming season: tacking talent and, while Guar- Diogo Dalot, but the Manchester fine season that saw his team cord for a keeper. Crucially, Manchester City diola missed out on Italy mid- United manager was still un- finish as Champions League Chelsea have so far staved off After sweeping to the title fielder Jorginho, who instead derwhelmed by his club’s busi- runners-up and take fourth interest from Real and Bar- with a record 100 points and joined Chelsea, the champions’ ness. Mourinho spent much of place in the Premier League, celona in Eden Hazard and more wins and goals than any combination of youthful swag- United’s pre-season tour of the Reds boss Jurgen Klopp em- Willian. —AFP