ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE AND VACANT CONSTITUENCIES FOR BY-ELECTIONS P-6 (NATIONAL)
NATIONAL NATIONAL SPORT Local media personnel Union Minister hosts Leeds Utd gather news in working lunch for arrives Myanmar Maungtaw region coordination minister of for friendlies PAGE-2 Indonesia PAGE-3 PAGE-16
Vol. V, No. 23, 10th Waning of Kason 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 9 May 2018
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Announcement 2/2018
9th Waning of Kason 1380 ME 8 May 2018
1. According to section 68 of the Constitution and section 100 of the Union Government Law, the President has furnished a list of family assets under his direct super- vision to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker. 2. Similarly, union-level personnel previously employed and additionally employed by the President with the approval of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and union-level personnel employed by the President in accordance with the Constitution have furnished a list of their businesses and assets to the President in accordance with section 101 of the Union Government Law.
EU approves €221 mln grant to Myanmar to promote quality education
EU member states have de- “We think education is the cided to approve a €221 mil- best possible investment in your State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Ichiro Maruyama at lion (Ks356 billion) grant for country’s democratic future”. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Myanmar to expand quality Union Minister for the Of- education across the country. fice of the Union Government Ambassador of the Euro- U Thaung Tun also attended pean Union to Myanmar Mr. the ceremony and extended a State Counsellor receives Kristian Schmidt made the an- greeting and thanks. nouncement in his message of The EU is already the greeting at the Europe Day cer- world’s leading donor, account- emony held at the Kempinski ing for 57 per cent of global of- Indonesian Minister, Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday ficial development assistance evening. (ODA) in 2017. All of the assis- “We will channel this grant tance is donated in the form Japanese Ambassador directly to the Ministry of Edu- of grants. cation, a sign of our partnership Last night’s event opened and trust, and that we share with the national anthem of the DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI, anmar, received Dr. H. Wiranto, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs your government’s ambition Republic of the Union of My- State Counsellor and Union Coordinating Minister for Polit- in Nay Pyi Taw on 8 May 2018 to dramatically improve My- anmar and the anthem of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of ical, Legal and Security Affairs at 10:00 am. anmar’s education outcomes,” European Union (EU). the Republic of the Union of My- of the Republic of Indonesia, at SEE PAGE-3 said Mr. Schmidt. SEE PAGE-3
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LOCAL NEWS BUSINESS BUSINESS NATIONAL OPINION Fifth Food & Seed prices Three Viet Nam- Myanmar-China Where do Hospitality Trade rise due to origin pedigree bilateral security, rule the plastic Exhibition to be high local fish, larvae to be of law ministerial- wastes held in June demand imported level meeting held end up PAGE-4 PAGE-5 PAGE-5 PAGE-6 PAGE-8-9 9 MAY 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw U T Khun Myat holds talks with Belgian Ambassador to Myanmar Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw U T Khun Myat holds talks with Danish Ambassador Mr. Peter Mr. Philippe Kridelka in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Lysholt Hansen in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker receives Danish, Belgian Ambassadors
PYITHU HLUTTAW Speaker ternoon. ing in the peace process. During the meeting, they amendment of laws. U T Khun Myat received the At the meeting, they ex- Similarly, Pyithu Hluttaw discussed matters relat- Present at the meetings Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. changed views and discussed Speaker U T Khun Myat re- ing to promoting friendship were Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Peter Lysholt Hansen at 1p.m at matters relating to providing ceived Bangkok-based Belgian and cooperation between Speaker U Tun Aung @ U Tun the Pyithu Hluttaw guest hall, assistance in enacting and Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. the parliaments of the two Tun Hein and officials from at the Pyithu Hluttaw Building amending laws appropriate to Mr. Philippe Kridelka at 2 p.m countries, investment and the Pyithu Hluttaw office. in Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday af- a democratic system and assist- yesterday afternoon. economic development and — Myanmar News Agency
Local media personnel gather Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than news in Maungtaw region receives Japanese Ambassador
LOCAL media personnel who assessment works and issue situation, requirement, work were in Maungtaw, Rakhine of national verification cards opportunity, population and the State, went to the Taung Pyo (NVCs) for the returnees. requirement for regional devel- Letwe and Nga Khu Ya recep- The officials also answered opment. tion centres, bilateral friend- questions raised by the media The media personnel then ship bridge, border area be- personnel. Next, the media went to Nga Khu Ya Reception tween border posts 34 and 35 personnel visited the bilateral Centre, where the officials ex- and Ngan Chaung Village in friendship bridge and the area plained the preparations made the Maungtaw region, Rakhine between border posts 34 and 35. for assessment works and the State, to gather news yesterday. Later, the media personnel issue of NVCs, and answered The local media personnel arrived in Kyeinchaung Village, questions raised by the media arrived at Taung Pyo Letwe Maungtaw Town, and met the personnel. The media person- Reception Centre in the morn- Hindus, Mro and Maramargyi nel also met Muslims in Ngan ing, where officials explained to ethnic nationals and enquired Chaung Village and enquired them the preparations made for about their livelihood, social about their livelihood, works, requirement and heard a first- Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than welcomes hand account of the terrorist Japanese Ambassador Mr. Ichiro Maruyama in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA events. Next, the media person- nel went to Maungtaw District General Administration Depart- Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker sisting and cooperating in eco- ment, where Maungtaw District Mahn Win Khaing Than re- nomic sector development and Deputy Commissioner U Ye Htut ceived Japanese Ambassador increasing bilateral friendship explained the work processes of H.E. Mr. Ichiro Maruyama at between the two parliaments. Union Enterprise for Humani- the Amyotha Hluttaw guest hall Present at the meeting tarian Assistance, Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw. were Amyotha Hluttaw Dep- and Development in Rakhine At the meeting, they dis- uty Speaker U Aye Tha Aung State (UEHRD). U Ye Htut also cussed matters related to and officials from the Amyo- replied to questions raised by strengthening the Japan-My- tha Hluttaw office. — Myanmar the media personnel on the sta- anmar bilateral friendship, as- News Agency tus of villages reconstructed by the UEHRD, the redevelopment work processes, creation of job opportunities, rights of NVC holders, support provided to An immigration official answers questions at Nga Khu Ya reception the villages and other matters. centre in Maungtaw, Rakhine State. PHOTO: THET LWIN SOE — Myo Myint 9 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3
Today at this time, we are witnessing the transformation of an era and a system in accordance That is why in the with democratic principles. This is just the beginning of the democratic transition. To make coming year 1380, our this transition process smooth and successful, it is very important for our peoples, government Union Government employees and civil servants to change their dogmatic mindset and habits. Those government has decided to keep in high institutions which are lagging behind in the transformation process will need to be put under tight regard the need for “collec- management controls. The country’s weak judiciary system would need to be strengthened. More efforts need to be exerted to stamp out corruption. More efforts need to be exerted to prevent human rights tive strength” to overcome our violations. More efforts need to be exerted to crack down illegal drug trade. We need to manage public country’s challenges. funds properly so that there is no wastage. Measures need to be taken to return confiscated farmland to farmers and to give compensation to farmers for losses they have suffered in accordance with the law. (Excerpt from the speech by We also need to improve the socio-economic life of farmers, improve the lives of workers and ensure that State Counsellor Daw Aung San students gain access to higher education. Suu Kyi on the 2nd Anniversary of NLD Government on 1st April (Excerpt from the speech by President U Win Myint at the ceremony to take oath of office at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on 30th March 2018) 2018)
State Counsellor receives Indonesian Minister, Japanese Ambassador
FROM PAGE-1 from the Ministry of Foreign During the meeting, they Affairs. discussed matters related to Similarly, State Counsellor Rakhine State and Indonesia’s and Union Minister for For- assistance for Myanmar’s eign Affairs Daw Aung San democratization process. Also Suu Kyi received Japanese present at the meeting were Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister Ichiro Maruyama at 11:00 am. for the Office of the Union Gov- During the meeting, they dis- ernment and National Security cussed on the matters relat- Advisor, U Kyaw Tin, Union Min- ing to bilateral relations and ister for International Cooper- cooperation between the two State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and ation and responsible officials countries.—MNA Security Affairs Dr. H. Wiranto in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA
EU approves €221 mln grant to Myanmar to promote quality education
FROM PAGE-1 Thein, Constitutional Tribunal The event included dinner of Myanmar Chairperson U and the taking of commemora- Myo Nyunt, union ministers tive photos of the union minis- Dr. Myo Thein Gyi and U Kyaw ter, the ambassador and other Tin, deputy ministers, Hlut- guests. taw representatives, ambassa- The ceremony was also dors, departmental heads and attended by Union Election other invited guests.—Myan- Commission Chairman U Hla mar News Agency
Indonesian Coordinating Minister Dr. H. Wiranto and his delegation attend a working lunch hosted by Union Minister U Thaung Tun in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Union Minister hosts working lunch for Coordinating Minister of Indonesia
AT the invitation of Union Min- Legal and Security Affairs of the the Coordinating Minister, at ister for the Office of the Union Republic of Indonesia, arrived in M-Gallery Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. Government and National Secu- Nay Pyi Taw on the evening of In the evening, the Coordi- rity Advisor U Thaung Tun, a del- 7 May. Yesterday afternoon, U nating Minister and his delega- Union Minister U Thaung Tun welcomed by EU Ambassador Mr. Kristian Schmidth at Europe Day ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: egation led by Dr. H. Wiranto, Co- Thaung Tun hosted a working tion left Nay Pyi Taw by a special MNA ordinating Minister for Political, lunch for the delegation, led by flight.—MNA 9 MAY 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Fifth Food & Hospitality Trade
ACTING CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe, [email protected] [email protected] Exhibition to be held in June
EXPATRIATE CONSULTANT EDITOR THE largest food and hospital- 27 countries, including South pate in the event. 2018 exhibition is being organ- Mark Angeles, markrangeles@gmail .com ity trade exhibition will be held Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Other highlights of the ised by the Ministry of Hotels from 6 to 8 June at the Myanmar Turkey and the United States, event are that the competition and Tourism, Myanmar Hotel- SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Event Park in Mindhama Road will take part in the three-day will also hold the 5th Myanmar ier Association, Myanmar Res- Kyaw Myaing in Yangon. event by showcasing various Culinary Arts Competition and taurant Association, Myanmar SENIOR TRANSLATORS The three-day exhibition is products and services. the 5th Myanmar National Ba- Chef’s Association, Myanmar Zaw Min, aimed at promoting Myanmar’s The 5th Food & Hospitality rista Championship. A Food Retailers Association, Myanmar [email protected] Win Ko Ko Aung, food and drink industry, hotels, Trade Exhibition Myanmar 2018 Science and Technology Asso- Food Processors and Exporters [email protected] bakeries, restaurants and food event will house six showrooms ciation of Myanmar (FoSTAM) Association, FoSTAM, Barista service equipment, supplies and in the 4,800-square-metre ex- Seminar 2018 will also be held Association of Myanmar and INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Ye Htut Tin, hospitality industry. hibition hall to accommodate during the event. the Myanmar Coffee Associa- [email protected] Some 230 exhibitors from companies wishing to partici- The Food & Hotel Myanmar tion.—GNLM
LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), [email protected] Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected] Plan underway to develop economy,
TRANSLATORS Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, reduce commodity prices Ei Myat Mon Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin Kyaw Zin Tun THE region government will not only the economic policies of To reduce the transport sector. The region government implement a plan in the Yangon the union government, but also charges, the Yangon Region will also introduce vocation- REPORTER Region to develop the econo- the regional economic project, government has stopped col- al training centres, industrial May Thet Hnin, [email protected] my and reduce the commodity which has been drawn up ac- lecting tolls on a few bridges. zone projects and the Yangon [email protected] price, said Yangon Region Plan- cording to the law. “We are using The authorities are also con- special economic zone. “We ning and Finance Minister U the market economy system. ducting works to access elec- have already collected a list PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Myint Thaung. According to the market econo- tricity and water for the devel- of SMEs (small and medium During the second Yangon my, the commodity prices will go opment of manufacturing, he enterprises),” said the planning COMPUTER TEAM th Tun Zaw , Region Hluttaw’s 6 regular up and down depending on the added. and finance minister. Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, meeting, U Hla Htay, MP from demand and supply,” he said. Further, the region gov- The Directorate of Invest- Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, the Hluttaw Constituency 1 of Product prices have in- ernment will implement the ment and Company Adminis- Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin Mingalar Taungnyunt Town- creased due to the rising price Myothit projects, civil employ- tration (DICA) has permitted ship, asked a question regarding of raw materials, transport and ees’ housing project and the 143 foreign direct investments EDITORIAL SECTION the plan to develop the economy service charges, and insufficient housing sale project. It is pro- worth US$3,221 million, as of (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 and reduce commodity prices in electricity. “We are planning to viding training courses at the March in the 2017-2018 fiscal the Yangon Region. control the price of raw materi- agricultural service centre for year. DICA also permitted 45 CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Yangon Region Planning als and the transport, as well as the development of agricultur- local investments. It has cre- San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 and Finance Minister U Myint increase labour productivity, to al and livestock breeding. The ated some 80,343 jobs oppor- Thaung said the Yangon Region reduce the price of products,” Myanmar Fisheries Federa- tunities for the local people.— ADVERTISING & MARKETING government was implementing he said. tion will develop the fisheries Nyein Nyein ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] [email protected] Value-added mango products to be showcased Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light at Myanmar Mangoes Sale Festival of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. VALUE-added mango products ue-added mango products and this festival. We are planning to Mangoes are cultivated [email protected] will be exhibited at the Myan- other agricultural equipment, display mango seedlings, dried mainly in the Nay Pyi Taw, Man- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com mar Mangoes Sale Festival to according to the Myanmar Man- mangoes and mango jams,” said dalay, Bago and Sagaing regions www.facebook.com/ be held in Mandalay from 20 to go Market and Technology De- U Ko Ko, chairman of the asso- and Shan State (south). Some 95 globalnewlightofmyanmar 22 May, according to a report in velopment Association. ciation. per cent of Myanmar’s mangoes Myawady Daily yesterday. “Last year, the festival More than 30 shops will be are sent to China. All the native mangoes from was led by the Myanmar Fruit, set up at the festival. Anyone More than 200 mango spe- Myanmar will be displayed at Flower and Vegetable Producer can hire a shop for three days at cies exist in Myanmar. Among the festival. The festival will also and Export Association. This a cost of Ks30,000 to participate them, some 196 mango species display mango seedlings, val- year, our association is holding in the fair. are native to Myanmar.—GNLM Write for us
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By May Thet Hnin them,” she maintained. such as large size and white tion and the production process- The MFF will breed the fish skin, among others. es. Besides these, they are los- Region THE Myanmar Fishery Fed- varieties for both domestic and Snakehead murrel and ing market share in the export eration (MFF) will import foreign markets. climbing perch have become market. This being so, we are THE Sagaing Region reaped and hatch fish larvae of Viet “We are considering dried scarce this time of the year, and preparing to turn to other fish thrice the mango yield this year Nam-origin snakehead murrel, snakehead murrel as a val- so, their prices are on the higher varieties,” Daw Toe Nanda Tin compared to last year, said U climbing perch and river catfish. ue-added export item. There- side. If the hatching process is maintained. The MFF will en- Than Tun from the Sagaing Re- The MFF will buy 1,000 ped- fore, we will import its larvae successful, the fish larvae will deavour to boost value-added gion Mango Group. igree fish of each species for and the pedigree fish for the be added to a few rivers. fishery exports. It is preparing “Despite the high yield of hatching and 100,000 fish larvae hatchery,” said Daw Toe Nan- “Previously, climbing perch to extend marketable prawn mangoes, we still cannot predict each, said Daw Toe Nanda Tin, da Tin. were imported from Thailand farming businesses, said U Win the price. China offers a good vice chair of MFF. It takes only six months to for the local breeding business- Kyaing, secretary of MFF. price when there is shortage “We have our own native hatch and send the snakehead es. But, it did not suit the local Some 480,000 acres of fish in the market. At the moment, fish, but the quality of fish spe- murrel variety to the market. taste. Local fishery business- and prawn farming lakes exist the export companies make cies in the country is inferior Also, it is suited to the local men mainly breed rohu and across the country, of which outright purchases of mango as compared with the foreign taste. It meets both domestic carps, but it takes some two more than 86,000 are in the farms, while the growers man- ones. Therefore, we will import and foreign market criteria, years to complete the incuba- Yangon Region. age to maintain a stable price,” said a farmer from Dabayinkwe Village. The village produces some Seed prices rise due to high local demand 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes of mangoes per year. China is the main buy- SEED prices have risen in the er, while 200-300 tonnes were local market owing to high de- exported to Thailand and Sin- mand from local fruit and crop gapore. cultivators, according to the This year, a small number seeds and fertilisers market. of growers plucked the mangoes “The sale of watermelons early. They are due to be har- and muskmelons has doubled vested mid-May, said a grower. this year compared to last year. More than 300 mango grow- The prices of seed have increased ers are active in Debayinkwe Vil- in the cultivation season. The lage, growing Sein Ta Lone (Dia- prices of sesame and corn seeds mond Solitaire) and other mango have increased the most. The varieties on some 3,000 acres of monsoon sesame will be cultivat- farmlands. The village growers ed soon, while seedless corn is group was able to connect with being cultivated in other regions,” We need good quality seeds. cultivation season. The price Ks15,000 per basket. companies from Thailand and said Dr. Nay Aung, Aung Yadanar, While buying watermelon and of onion seeds has increased Recently, the Ministry of Singapore in 2013, besides China. a seed and fertiliser shop owner muskmelon seeds, we need to to Ks10,000 per basket from Commerce granted foreign Currently, only China buys in Mandalay. ensure they are of good quality. Ks5,000 per basket. The price of companies permission to trade mangoes at a price ranging from “We are preparing to culti- Therefore, local farmers usual- seedless corn has increased to seeds and fertilisers so local 80 to 150 yuan depending on vate monsoon sesame. Earlier, ly buy the seeds from familiar Ks25,000 per pack from Ks9,000 farmers can buy the seeds at their weight. The Sein Ta Lone we bought sesame seeds for shops,” said U Lwin Oo, a local per pack, while the price of wa- affordable prices in the local variety is mainly exported, while more than Ks20,000 per basket, farmer from Tatkon Township, termelon seeds has increased market. other local mango varieties such but now we have to buy sesa- Nay Pyi Taw. to Ks28,000 per kilogram from Local farmers can check as Shwe Hintha and Padanmyar me seeds for around Ks30,000 In the local market, most Ks20,000 per kilogram. Sesa- their seed quality at the agricul- Ngamauk are yet to be harvest- per basket. Seeds are impor- farmers bought the seeds me seeds price has increased tural department.—Myat Thu ed, said U Than Tun.—Myo Win tant for the agricultural sector. a month or two prior to the to Ks25,000 per basket from (AMIA) Tun (Monywa) Slip price fetches over Ks12 million in Yangon market
With a few old vehicles being selling well, said car dealers. cles with right-hand drives are deregistered and the demand The Supervisory Commit- likely to maintain their price on for vehicle registrations being tee for Motor Vehicle Import the high side. high in Yangon, the slip price released an official announce- The market for the latest (import permit) has surged to ment on 16 October that 2014 models remains cool despite above Ks12 million. would be the oldest model to the occasional trading. Most of As the tax policy has re- be issued an import permit in the buyers pay in instalments mained unchanged, car trading 2018. Additionally, only vehicles in the automobile market. Some 09251022355, is taking place actively in the with left-hand drive can be im- choose new cars, while some Call 09974424848 automobile market these days. ported under the new policy. still buy second-hand cars.— Thin Thin May, Second-hand Japanese cars are Therefore, second-hand vehi- Htet Myat 9 MAY 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar-China bilateral security, rule of law ministerial-level meeting held
A MYANMAR-CHINA bilateral lic Security, and other officials. security and rule of law minis- At the meeting, they dis- terial-level meeting was held at cussed matters related to coop- the assembly hall of the Ministry eration in bilateral security, rule of Home Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw of law and stability, cooperation yesterday afternoon. of countries in the Mekong re- The meeting was attend- gion, anti-drugs and anti-human ed by Union Minister for Home trafficking works, cracking down Affairs Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe, along on cross-border gambling and with Deputy Minister for Home security measures on the Myan- Affairs Maj-Gen Aung Soe, the mar-China cooperative projects. Chief of Police of the Myan- The ministers from the two mar Police Force, Police Maj- nations then signed the minutes Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between the Ministry of Home Affairs and China in Gen Aung Win Oo, and other of the meeting. Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA high-ranking officials of the min- Later, Zhao Kezhi donat- istry, while the Chinese dele- ed drug-detecting devices and hicles, together with reference tion, led by member of the CPC afternoon on the invitation of gation was led by Zhao Kezhi, applications worth 14.4 million documents, worth 18.9 million Central Committee and Minister Union Minister for Home Affairs member of the CPC Central yuan, police equipment worth yuan, donated by the Yunnan of Public Security Zhao Kezhi, Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe. —Myanmar Committee and Minister of Pub- 5 million yuan, and police ve- Province. The goodwill delega- arrived in Myanmar yesterday News Agency
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Union Election Commission Opening ceremony of NPE’s Notification 60/2018 9 Waning of Kason 1380 new printing press held 8 May 2018 Announcement of date and vacant constituencies for by-elections The Union Election Commission, practising the duties and obligations under Section 10 of the Union Election Commission Law and in line with Section 34 (C) and by-law 16 (A) of the Hluttaw Election Law, will hold by-elections for the following vacant constituencies for the respective Hluttaws on 3 November 2018 (Saturday).
Vacant Constituencies for Pyithu Hluttaw Townships (1) Kanpetlet Township Pyithu Hluttaw Kanpetlet Constituency (2) Laikha Township Pyithu Hluttaw Laikha Constituency (3) Tamway Township Pyithu Hluttaw Tamway Constituency (4) Myingyan Township Pyithu Hluttaw Myingyan Constituency Vacant Constituency for Amyotha Hluttaw Township Kachin State Amyotha Hluttaw Myitkyina Constituency 2 Vacant Constituencies for State/Region Hluttaws Townships (1) Matupi Township State Hluttaw Matupi Constituency 1 (2) Tamu Township Region Hluttaw Tamu Union Minister Dr Pe Myint, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein, NPE’s Managing Director Constituency 2 U Kyaw Soe and Mr. Peter Kirwan of Goss Graphic Systems (China) cut ribbons to open the new printing (3) Ottwin Township Region Hluttaw Ottwin press in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Constituency 1 (4) Thabeikkyin Township Region Hluttaw Thabeikkyin Constituency 1 THE opening ceremony for a Region Chief Minister U Phyo The Goss Community 4 (5) Yathedaung Township State Hluttaw Yathedaung new printing press, Goss Com- Min Thein, NPE’s Managing High Tower Four Unit Web Constituency 2 munity 4 High Tower Four Unit Director U Kyaw Soe, and Goss Offset is capable of printing (6) Minbu Township Region Hluttaw Minbu Web Offset, bought by the Min- Constituency 2 Graphic Systems (China) Co. 35,000 copies of high print qual- (7) Seikkan Township Region Hluttaw Seikkan istry of Information, News and Ltd. Global Sales Director Pe- ity newspapers per hour. Constituency 2 Periodicals, Enterprise (NPE) ter Kirwan cut the ceremonial A 4-High Tower unit can (8) Ethnic Shan Constituency Entire in the 2017-2018 budget year ribbon to officially open the print eight pages of colour for Mandalay Region Hluttaw Mandalay Region except was held at Myanma Alinn printing press. tabloid size newspapers, and Union Territory newspaper’s office, Natmauk Next, Dr. Pe Myint and U as the press has four 4-High Hla Thein, Lane (1), Bahan Township, Phyo Min Thein unveiled the Tower units, it can print 32 Chairman, Yangon, yesterday morning. commemorative plaque and pages of a newspaper simul- Union Election Commission Union Minister for Infor- observed the new printing taneously. — Myanmar News (Unofficial Translation) mation Dr. Pe Myint, Yangon press. Agency 9 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Rakhine State government signs MoU for economic zone
A MEMORANDUM of Under- State Minister for Finance, Rev- standing (MoU) signing cere- enue, Planning and Economy U mony was held in Maungtaw Kyaw Aye Thein discussed the yesterday for the construction of details of the MoU, followed by Kanyinchaung Economic Zone explanations by Kanyinchaung in Maungtaw Township, a State Economic Zone Construction government guesthouse and Subcommittee Vice-Chairman other buildings near Thandwe U Aung Myint Thein and the Airport in Ngapali. general manager of Su Htoo San State Chief Minister U Construction Co. Ltd. Nyi Pu delivered the opening Later, the MoU was signed speech inviting businesses to by the secretary of the State continue to invest and cooperate government and officials from in the regional development. He Kanyinchaung Economic Zone said the State government was Construction and Su Htoo San collaborating with both domes- Construction Co. Ltd, while tic and foreign investors and being observed by the chief stressed the clauses in the MoU minister. — Tin Tun (District Memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony for the construction of Kanyinchaung Economic would be given priority. Next, IPRD) Zone held in Maungtaw yesterday. PHOTO: TIN TUN (DISTRICT IPRD)
Joint Monitoring Committee on Ceasefire holds second general meeting
By Ye Khaung Nyunt of lives and limbs of armed or- ganisation members from both THE Joint Monitoring Commit- sides and the local populace will tees (JMCs) on Ceasefire held face miseries (and death) while their second general meeting in avoiding armed conflicts as dis- Lotte Hotel, Yangon, yesterday placed persons, said the JMC-U morning. vice chairman. At the general meeting, Lt- According to the general Gen Yar Pyae, chairman of the meeting, 411 complaints were Joint Monitoring Committee received by all levels of JMCs at Union Level (JMC-U), said and some 334 were resolved. that in addition to conducting JMC-U Vice Chairman (2) U military matters according to Pyae Sone said, “After the JMC the Nationwide Ceasefire Agree- was formed, armed conflicts in ment (NCA), many other matters some region were reduced and remained to be completed. He some were totally eliminated. In urged the committees to con- some regions, there were armed tinue with discussions and ne- engagements at the lower levels. gotiations. This shouldn’t be of much con- The general meeting will be Second general meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committees (JMCs) on Ceasefire held in Yangon cern, but it shouldn’t be ignored held for two days until 9 May and yesterday. PHOTO: PHO HTAUNG either. Civilian representatives will be attended by chairmen at all levels of the JMC need to be and members of JMC-U, Joint I would like to urge commanders tant, added the JMC-U chair- JMC-Ls in Langkho, Shan State, united. They must be neutral and Monitoring Committee at Re- from both sides to build trust man. Hpapun, Kayin State. not biased against any of the two gion and State Levels (JMC-S) after each meeting and prevent The JMC is conducting JMC-U Vice Chairman Saw sides. They need to build trust and Joint Monitoring Committee conflicts.” monitoring, assessing and con- Isaac Po said: “Our JMCs are between the two sides by arrang- Local-level (JMC-L); members “For the JMC works to pro- flict resolution. JMCs will mon- formed with three groups con- ing to get to know each other. of technical assistance offices gress and develop further, the itor pledges made in the agree- sisting of the Tatmadaw, ethnic This is creating trust through of the JMCs, ambassadors to JMCs need to work more to form ment. If required, assessment armed organisations and civil- knowing one another.” Myanmar and representatives more JMC-Ls and Local Civil- groups will be formed to assess ians. The civilian group is recog- After representatives from of international organisations. ians Monitoring (LCM) groups and confirm. Civilian representa- nised as a neutral group. In the the government, ethnic armed JMC-U Chairman Lt- in the conflict areas. As these tives respected by the people are work guideline of the JMC, the organisations and civilians de- Gen Yar Pyae said, “All levels are to be conducted by JMC-S, conducting these works. aims of the JMCs at all levels are livered the greeting speeches, of JMCs attempted to reduce I urge JMC-S to make more ef- Representatives from to reduce and eliminate armed JMC-S Shan, JMC-L Langkho armed conflicts among armed forts towards these,” said the armed organisations also partic- conflicts and to successfully hold JMC-S Kayin, JMC-L Hpapun, organisations, and it can be JMC-U Chairman. ipate in this work; so all need to political discussions. Trust-build- JMC-S Bago, JMC-S Mon and seen that a level of success has The works of the JMCs are understand and follow the work ing is the main step to eliminate JMC-S Taninthayi delivered been achieved. However, armed different from how it is done in processes. The members of the armed conflicts.” speeches of greetings. conflicts were observed in some other countries. Instead of al- JMCs at all levels are urged to The three groups are re- In the day’s JMC general areas of organisations that had lowing foreigners from foreign openly discuss the difficulties sponsible for the successful im- meeting, a video of the two-year signed the NCA. With regard to third-party organisations as and problems faced, said the plementation of the JMC work. works undertaken by all levels this, at the 12th JMC-U meeting, monitors, our monitors are rep- JMC-U chairman in his greet- Progress or regress of the JMC of the JMCs was shown. Dis- commanders from both sides are resentatives of the conflict-af- ing speech. work depends on these three cussions were also held on the being instructed to meet with- fected people. The participation The JMC will continue to groups. The real life situation difficulties faced and the chal- in the JMC-S. However, there and involvement of these civilian form JMC-Ss in Shan, Kayin, had shown that regress in the lenges that were overcome to are weaknesses in JMC-S, and representatives are very impor- Bago, Mon and Taninthayi and JMC work will result in the loss implement the ceasefire. 9 MAY 2018 9 MAY 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Welcoming Where do the plastic all key players for national wastes end up
By Khin Maung Myint with the river and ocean currents. caught up in those "ghost nets", a ban on beaches has brought good development These tiny particles are carried by name given to such nets. Some results in reducing litters from WONDER whether our peo- the ocean currents and end up in heavy debris sank to the bottom the beaches, though it drew much ECOGNIZED as the commercial capital of Myanmar, ple have any idea where our the oceans where they formed gar- and cause damage to the coral criticisms and controversies in the Yangon Region will be the driving force in the country’s garbages end up. I doubt that bage patches. The garbage patch reefs, which are the habitats for beginning from tourists. development process as evident from the plethora of Imost of us give any thought to in the northern parts of the Pacific some marine creatures. The seafloor beneath the Rbusiness opportunities springing up in the region. As what happened after we disposed Ocean, what is known as the Great Though, as mentioned above, Great Pacific Garbage Patch may Yangon City develops economically so too will the economy of the them. I don't blame them for that. Pacific Garbage Patch is the larg- the majority of the debris in the also be an un- country follow suit, poised to rise as a top investment hub in Asia. However, I think it would be very est of all. The amount of debris in Great Pacific Garbage Patch are derwater trash Befitting its title as the country’s economic powerhouse, Yan- beneficial for the conservation of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch plastic bags, bottles, other small heap. Ocean- gon region takes up the bulk of investments in Myanmar. According the eco-system and the environ- accumulates because much of it is utensils and Styrofoams cups, ographers and to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration ments if we have a vague idea of not biodegradable. Many plastics, but sometimes there are larger ecologists re- (DICA), the investment flow to Yangon Region is the highest where they end up and what are for instance, do not wear down; ones like the plastic furnitures, cently discov- amount of the total investment flow in Myanmar. The perks which their consequences. they simply break into tiny pieces. computer monitors and many un- ered that about elevated Yangon to its position as a commercial hub can be seen in Generally the garbages end In the ocean, the sun breaks thinkable items. So, how come they 70% of marine its above average infrastructure and ease of access which allows up in places such as: landfills or down these plastics into tinier and are there? Some climatologists debris actually for smooth trading transactions and investments. garbage dumps, recycling plants, tinier pieces, a process known as and environmentalists are of the sinks to the bot- Fiscal year from 1994-1995 incinerators and in the lakes and photo-degradation. Scientists have opinion that some of them are from tom of the ocean. comes from land-based activities plined in discarding our plastic These efforts, to 2017-2018, Yangon Region oceans. For the purpose of this collected up to 750,000 bits of mi- sunken ships, cargo containers According to in North America and Asia. Trash wastes. Each individual should be I believe, will received 585 Myanmar-owned article, I will be discussing the last cro-plastic in a single square kilo- fallen off ships in bad weathers the National Ge- from the coast of North Ameri- aware of the consequences of the business enterprises with the on the list, that is the oceans. meter of the Great Pacific Garbage and debris from floods caused by ographic Society, ca takes about six years to reach plastic pollutions. The authorities usher in the new total investment amount of Ks The plastic wastes made up Patch—that’s about 1.9 million strong tropical storms and tsu- the Great Pacific the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, should also take necessary steps age of economic 6990.2134 billion and Fiscal Year a large portion of the disposed bits per square mile. Most of this namis. Garbage Patch is a while trash from Japan and other to educate the public not to lit- from 1988-1989 to 2017-2018, saw garbage. As they are light and debris comes from plastic bags, The debris that formed the collection of marine “garbage patch” Asian countries takes about a year. ter and also upgrade the present development 845 foreign-owned business en- float on water, the unscrupulously bottle caps, plastic water bottles, Great Pacific Garbage Patch are debris in the North may conjure up images of an is- The remaining 20% of debris in garbage disposal and collection into Myanmar terprises with the total foreign discarded plastics are carried by and Styrofoam cups. mainly from the land-based activ- Pacific Ocean. Ma- The entire Great Pa- land of trash floating on the ocean. the Great Pacific Garbage Patch systems. The present garbage investment amount of US$ rain water and urban floods and These tiny plastic particles ities in the American and Asian rine debris is litter that ends cific Garbage Patch is bounded In reality, these patches are almost comes from boaters, offshore oil management system has much and lead the 20.276 billion. Such an impres- are fed to the streams, creeks and endanger the marine animals. continents. Also, a minor portion up in oceans, seas, and other large by the North Pacific Subtropical entirely made up of tiny bits of rigs, and large cargo ships that room for improvements. The ban- country forward sive amount of investment could rivers, which carry them away. Ingesting these particles caused are from ships plying the Pacific bodies of water, such as lakes and Gyre. An ocean gyre is a system plastic, called microplastics. Mi- dump or lose debris directly into ning of plastic bags, utensils and be due to long-term visions for They are then discharged into the them to die. The garbage that Ocean, boaters and many holiday ponds. Also known as the Pacific of circular ocean currents formed croplastics are almost invisible to the water. The majority of this de- packagings should also be serious- into a bright the country or daredevils beta lakes, seas and oceans. There the reached to that garbage patch resorts in the Asia Pacific regions. Trash Vortex, it spans waters from by the Earth’s wind patterns and the naked eye. Even satellite im- bris is fishing nets. More unusual ly considered. Last but not least, and prospective testing their business strategies. ocean currents take them to far are not only plastics, but contains Some holiday makers have no dis- the West Coast of North America the forces created by the rotation agery doesn’t show a giant patch of items, such as computer monitors "the carrot and stick" policy, which Investors naturally desire away places in the oceans and other debris too. The most dam- cretion what-so-ever, where litter- to Japan. The patch is actually of the planet. The North Pacific garbage. The microplastics of the and toys, come from dropped ship- had proven to be successful in our future. security and some measure of seas, while some remain inland aging to the marine animals are ing is concerned. In Thailand, the comprised of the Western Garbage Subtropical Gyre is created by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch can ping containers. neighbouring nations, such as Sin- insurance when investing in a in rivers and lakes, polluting them. the fishing nets, discarded or de- authorities had passed regulations Patch, located near Japan, and the interaction of the California, North simply make the water look like a Now that we know where the gapore and Thailand, should to venture as well as greater opportunities for investment. With that As most plastics are non-bi- tached from fishing trawlers and regarding littering and smoking on Eastern Garbage Patch, located Equatorial, Kuroshiro, and North cloudy soup. plastic wastes that we indiscrim- be introduced in our country to in mind, the New Myanmar Investment Law was passed in 2017 odegradable they break up into are also carried along by the ocean beaches enforced by very heavy between the U.S. states of Hawaii Pacific currents. About 80% of the debris in inately and thoughtlessly littered make the public strictly abide by and numerous efforts were made to raise awareness and inform tiny particles, while floating along currents. The marine animals are fines. It is found that the smoking and California. For many people, the idea of a the Great Pacific Garbage Patch end up, we should be more disci- the rules and regulations. potential investors on Myanmar’s investment framework, the taxation process, and the opportunities and rights of the investors. The most vital needs of all investors in Myanmar are a fully secure investment law and land area for their investment venture. It will come with a sigh of relief that the Yangon Region Government ASEAN challenges over the next 50 years is working to fulfill both needs. As for investment opportunities, Yangon Region is home to 30 industrial zones including the largest industrial zone in Hlinethayar Township and one special economic By Mark Angeles organization, made his remarks is picking us off one by one. Some been described by critics as a push to decide on how to change its orating the 50th Anniversary of countries that have facilitated AN must create is trust. Because zone, namely Thilawa Special Economic Zone. last week in an interview with jour- are invited, some are not. ASEAN by China to take a larger role in philosophy so that it can be more ASEAN in August 2017, seemed to common goals and the strength- this is certainly an issue internal Now in a bid to further attract investment, Yangon Region’s HE first 50 years of the nalists attending the 2nd ASEAN needs to be central in this discus- global affairs with a China-centred proactive in the midst of unfolding agree with Dr. Natalegawa’s vision ening and nurturing of the bloc as to Myanmar. Having said internal, Government is undertaking the inaugural Yangon Investment Association of Southeast Media Forum in Singapore last sion. If we start going to China trading network. major developments. when she called on the regional an economic social and cultural this doesn’t mean that there is no Forum 2018 (YIF 2018) at the Novotel Yangon Max Hotel on 9 TAsian Nations, better week. individually, then we will be at a Events that occur can’t wait “Within ASEAN there is a body to evolve in order to respond powerhouse. The 10 ASEAN coun- potential regional contribution. I May. The high-level forum is reported to be attended by 700 known as ASEAN, were a peri- The Honourable Dr. Natale- disadvantage”, he said. until April of a given year when variation of thought between min- to future challenges. tries now constitute the world’s remember when we were deal- eager attendants, including 300 foreign investors. At YIF 2018, od of growth and mostly positive gawa, who has also served as In- The Belt and Road Initiative leaders meet, or July when min- imalist and the need to cajole “The progress achieved dur- seventh biggest economy. ing with Myanmar’s first ASEAN Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein is set to unveil accomplishments, but the next donesia's Permanent Represent- (BRI) is a development strategy isters meet, or November when and encourage. ASEAN needs a ing our first 50 should not make But there is still much to be chairmanship (in 2014). ASEAN Yangon Region’s investment strategies. He will lead a team of half-century will be fraught with ative to the United Nations and proposed by the Chinese govern- there’s a summit, he said. transformative outlook”, he said. ASEAN complacent. It should accomplished, Dr. Natalegawa was able to speak with one voice on regulators, policy-makers and investment experts that will once challenges that require major the Indonesian Ambassador to ment that focuses on connectivity “North Korea, South China Dr. Natalegawa cited the tran- inspire and enable the peoples of said. For Myanmar, which faces Myanmar, but at the same time ca- again shed light on the country’s investment framework, review changes that will allow the organi- the United Kingdom, said recent, and cooperation among Eurasian Sea happens, ASEAN is silent,” sition to democracy in Myanmar ASEAN to step up the momentum ongoing challenges in Rakhine joling Myanmar behind the scenes the New Myanmar Investment Law, Myanmar Taxation, present zation to act in a nimble, proactive significant events involving the countries, primarily the People's he said, referring to North Korea’s as an example of how ASEAN to realize a participative, resilient, State that have prompted inter- to deliver on promises. Yes, it is a the current investment landscape, and emerging bright spots. manner, said Indonesia’s former Koreas, China, the United States, Republic of China (PRC), the nuclear weapons testing and the could lend assistance. and socially-responsible communi- national scrutiny, he suggested national issue, but there’s a region- Meanwhile, corporate leaders will share their perspectives and foreign minister on Friday. Myanmar and other countries are land-based Silk Road Economic competing claims of sovereignty “With the reform process tak- ty for the betterment of all ASEAN that ASEAN could offer a solution. al contribution”. experiences in key growth sectors: Industrial Estate, Power and Dr. Raden Mohammad Mar- harbingers of a rocky future for the Belt (SREB) and the ocean-going over the strategically important ing place, this should be the best of peoples,” she said. “With Myanmar, there should ASEAN was founded in 1967 Energy, Logistics, Hotel and Tourism, and Textile and Garments ty Muliana Natalegawa, Indone- association. Maritime Silk Road (MSR). The islands and waters of the Pacific times for Myanmar, not where we Among the most significant be a process of mutual encour- and would eventually represent manufacturing. sia’s foreign minister from 2009 “(In the case of) One Belt, One initiative was known in English Ocean that borders China, Viet- are now. I hope ASEAN can play a accomplishments of ASEAN since agement”, he said, an approach Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, These efforts, I believe, will usher in the new age of economic to 2014 and the Director General Road, I’m surprised ASEAN does as the One Belt and One Road nam, the Philippines and other central role in this”, he said. 1967, the State Counsellor said, that could help ease, not inflame the Philippines, Malaysia, Viet development into Myanmar and lead the country forward into a for ASEAN Cooperation during not have a common position. I’m Initiative(OBOR) until 2016. countries. Indonesia’s former State Counsellor Daw Aung were the trust and partnerships tensions. Nam, Indonesia, Brunei Darus- bright and prospective future. his country’s chairmanship of the totally flabbergasted that China The ambitious project has foreign minister said ASEAN has San Suu Kyi, in a speech commem- established among the member “The key element that ASE- salam, Cambodia, and Laos. 9 MAY 2018 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Senior General receives JPF, coordinating minister of Indonesia
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Sen- mander-in-Chief Senior Gener- ior General Min Aung Hlaing al Min Aung Hlaing received a received the Joint Peace Fund delegation led by Dr. H. Wiranto, (JPF), led by Italian Ambassa- Coordinating Minister for Politi- dor to Myanmar Mr. Pier Giorgio cal, Legal and Security Affairs of Aliberti, at Bayint Naung Guest- the Republic of Indonesia, in the house in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. During this meeting, morning. At the meeting, they dis- they discussed matters related cussed the formation and works to accepting returnees accord- of the JPF, six peace policies es- ing to the Myanmar-Bangla- tablished and conducted by the desh bilateral agreement, Tatmadaw, and the need for the the problem of ethnic armed or- JPF to study and understand the ganisations and the drug trade true events to assist in the peace along Myanmar-India-Bangla- process in Myanmar. desh border. — Myanmar News Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing holds talks with Mr. Pier Giorgio Aliberti, Italian Ambassador Similarly, Tatmadaw Com- Agency to Myanmar, in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY 28th NEAT Country Coordinators Meeting
THE Opening Ceremony of the with a welcome address by H.E. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 28th NEAT- Network of East U Nyunt Maung Shein, Chair- meeting was conducted in four Asian Think-Tanks-NEAT Coun- man of the Myanmar Institute sessions; namely Report of the try Coordinators Meeting, jointly of Strategic and International 27th NEAT CCM and the 15th An- organized by the Myanmar In- Studies. nual Conference, Report of NEAT stitute of Strategic and Interna- The meeting was attended Memorandum to APT-SOM in tional Studies (Myanmar ISIS) by NEAT Country Coordinators 2017, NEAT Working Group Con- and NEAT China, was held in the from ASEAN and Plus Three cept Papers, and Theme and morning of 8th May 2018 at the (APT) countries, members of Preparation for the next 29th Sule Shangri-La Hotel, Yangon. Myanmar ISIS and Director U NEAT CCM and the 16th Annual The meeting started at 9 am Soe Myint, ASEAN Department, Conference.—GNLM Htein Bin garbage dump heat emissions under control
By Zaw Gyi
THE Htein Bin garbage dump The two suspects and seized stimulant tablets. PHOTO: MNA fire in Hlinethaya Township, Yan- gon Region has been officially declared under control, but will remain under surveillance for WY stimulant tablets heat emissions, officials said yesterday. seized in Nay Pyi Taw U Myint Oo, Head of Yangon Region’s Northern District Fire A DRUGS eradication team sell the drugs, police said. Service Department, said they seized 1,700,000 stimulant tab- Acting on information withdrew fire department and lets worth over Ks4.8 million obtained from the suspects, YCDC personnel in the after- yesterday in Thawon Chaung police went to search a house noon after a last surveillance Check Point in Nay Pyi Taw. in Kone Tan village in Yathay- patrol deemed the situation was Firefighters celebrate after accomplishing their mission on heat Acting on a tip-off, police taung Township, where eight under control. “We are handing and smoke emissions from Htein Bin garbage dump in Hlinethaya waited for suspects Private bags containing hundreds of over to the YCDC fire depart- Township. PHOTO: PE ZAW Aung Kyaw Naing and Aung thousands of WY stimulant ment to continue with any nec- Than Htay at the Thawon tablets were seized. Private essary investigations,” said U tions for an indefinite period, but 300 acres, the fire that broke out Chaung Check Point in Nay Aung Kyaw Naing and Aung Myint Oo. added that the situation is firmly on the afternoon of 20 April cov- Pyi Taw at 9am yesterday, Than Htay, together with their The YCDC fire department under control. ered a hundred acres and was officials said. After a search, mother Daw Kyin Sein were will continue surveillance with The Htein Bin garbage extinguished using water and bi- 18,500 WY stimulant tablets detained at Zayte Pyin Police four fire engines in the area. dump was first designated as a ofoam with the combined efforts were seized from Aung Than Station in order to have lawsuit Saw Soe Soe Myint, Head of the landfill in 2001 and since then has of the fire department, military Htay and Aung Kyaw Naing, filed against them.—Myanmar YCDC fire department, said they seen 2,500 tons of waste disposed and other relevant department who were allegedly trying to News Agency will continue surveillance opera- each day at the site. Spanning personnel. 9 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 11 Israeli soldier gets hero’s welcome OCP reclaims phosphate after serving manslaughter term cargo after S Africa legal RAMLA (Israel) — An Israeli soldier convicted of man- dispute slaughter for shooting dead a prone Palestinian assailant was freed from prison on Tuesday RABAT — Morocco’s phosphate and greeted by supporters as a industry giant OCP on Tuesday hero after serving nine months announced it had recovered a behind bars, half his original 55,000-tonnes cargo “for a sym- sentence. bolic one dollar” after a legal Elor Azaria was lifted onto dispute with South Africa. the shoulders of a man who was Otmane Bennani Smires, part of a small group of support- the company’s legal director, told ers outside his home following AFP the deal had been reached his release and he later paraded more than a year after South Af- the streets in celebration in a rica seized the cargo while en small convoy of cars and motor- route to New Zealand. cycles. The shipment of phosphate “We’ve been through a very left the city of Laayoune in West- difficult period, very difficult,” ern Sahara — a former Spanish Azaria’s father Charlie told sup- colony controlled by Morocco porters. where the Polisario Front group “Today we’re celebrating. Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who shot dead a wounded Palestinian assailant in March 2016 sits between is fighting for independence -- and We’ll continue to rejoice. There his parents during a hearing at a military court in Tel Aviv on 30 July, 2017. PHOTO: AFP was detained by authorities in will be a time and place to say Port Elizabeth. South Africa sup- what we have to say.” Armed forces chief of staff mayor. Bennett, head of the far-right ports independence for Western Azaria did not speak to sup- Gadi Eisenkot later reduced Israeli media said he was Jewish Home party, tweeted his Sahara and in February a court porters but smiled broadly as he the term by four months and in freed early from Tzrifim military congratulations to Azaria along in Port Elizabeth ruled the cargo was lifted in celebration. Some March a parole board ordered prison to allow him to attend his with a picture of the family, say- could be auctioned following a family members wore T-shirts a further cut, to a total of nine brother’s wedding. The military ing “it’s good to have you home”. petition from the Polisario. with Azaria’s photo on it. months. confirmed his release but pro- Prime Minister Benjamin The month-long auction The former soldier was ini- Azaria was released two vided no further details. Netanyahu, who had called for started on March 19 but failed tially condemned to 18 months in days ahead of schedule, and as A sign outside Azaria’s the former soldier to receive a to receive any bids, according prison for the 2016 killing of Abdul word of it spread supporters be- home said “welcome back Elor presidential pardon, told report- to OCP. Fatah al-Sharif in the occupied gan to visit his home in Ramla the hero”. ers he was “happy that the affair “No buyer has legitimised West Bank city of Hebron. near Tel Aviv, including the city’s Education Minister Naftali is over”.—AFP the sale, nor the grounds that the court gave to the Polisario,” Smires said. The operators of the Cherry Blossom vessel covered Iran’s Rouhani ‘losing everything’ due to Trump the costs of the auction and then returned to cargo to OCP “for a TEHRAN—Iran’s President conservative opponents were ing of Iran’s most popular social fes and letting women push their symbolic one dollar”, the compa- Hassan Rouhani staked his leg- deeply suspicious of his nego- media app Telegram, and pres- headscarves back a few inches ny said in a statement. acy on efforts to end decades of tiations with Washington, and sure on high-profile reformers are not the fundamental reforms OCP dubbed the auction a tension with the West. With the their fears were borne out when that forced the resignation of that Iran needs,” he added. “clear breach of basic principles landmark nuclear deal unravel- it became clear that US pres- Tehran’s mayor and a top envi- of domestic and international ling, what hope is there for his sure would continue to hobble ronmental official. Need for unity law” which “threatens the free- political future? Iran’s trade ties even after the Rouhani has overseen a What may save Rouhani dom and security of international Regardless of whether US 2015 deal. moderate easing of social re- from being completely sidelined commerce”. President Donald Trump tears With his constant threats to strictions, but in Iran the presi- is the establishment’s fear of a The Polisario claimed the up the 2015 nuclear deal that was tear up the accord, Trump has dency is only one of many power greater unravelling. phosphate on grounds that it was the centrepiece of Rouhani’s dip- ensured the world stays wary of centres. Protests in December and extracted in Western Saharan lomatic efforts, it is clear that the doing business with Iran. He faces powerful conserva- January showed that anger over territory, allegedly in contraven- traditional animosity between “The uncertainty around tive forces embedded in the cler- the economy and civil liberties tion of international principles. the US and Iran has returned the JCPOA (nuclear deal) is a gy, the judiciary and a Guardian was much wider spread than In recent months the group for the foreseeable future. victory for the conservatives who Council with veto power over in the past, affecting dozens of has launched a series of legal “Rouhani bet big on the nu- feed off the hostility of US for- laws and election candidates, second-tier towns and cities. challenges seeking to block the clear deal and invested all his eign policy to reinforce internal not to mention the over-riding “I think the leader (Khame- export of resources from Western political capital in it,” said Mo- repression and limit the reach authority of the supreme leader, nei) is still trying to help Rou- Sahara. jtaba Mousavi, a political analyst of the Islamic republic’s elect- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. hani. Protecting the prosperity Rabat considers the region in Tehran. ed institutions,” said Clement “Rouhani has totally flunked and unity of the country is his top to be an integral part of Moroc- “Now the deal is gasping Therme, an Iran expert with on all his promises, but he has priority, especially in this tough co and has proposed autonomy its last breaths, and so Rouhani Britain’s International Institute doubled down on the reform situation,” said Mousavi. under its governance, but the is losing everything — all his for Strategic Studies. rhetoric recently, trying to Rouhani won a second Polisario demands an independ- economic and political plans — Behind-the-scenes conserv- maintain his popular base and term as president a year ago, ence referendum. Morocco and that he built on the back of the ative forces have made their finger-pointing at the conserva- with the backing of reformists the Polisario fought for control nuclear deal,” Mousavi told AFP. presence felt in recent months, tives,” said Ardavan Amir-Aslani, who saw him as the best op- of Western Sahara from 1975 to with sweeping arrests of dual an author and international law- tion from the small selection 1991, when Rabat took over the A boon for conservatives nationals and NGO workers on yer with an office in Tehran. allowed to stand by the Guard- desert territory before a UN-bro- From the start, Rouhani’s espionage charges, the block- “But opening a few new ca- ian Council.—AFP kered ceasefire.—AFP 9 MAY 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Russia will do its utmost to ensure that WWII horrors are never repeated, Lavrov vows
MOSCOW — The lessons of a pointed out. global alliance against a common “We need to learn lessons threat are particularly relevant from this experience, which is nowadays, in addition Russia will especially relevant today,” Rus- do its best to ensure that the sia’s acting foreign minister said. horrors of World War II will never Lavrov urged everyone not happen again, acting Russian to forget “other lessons of that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov epoch when national egoism and said on Tuesday. the unwillingness to respect the Russia’s acting top diplo- principle of equal and indivisible mat made this statement at a security took the upper hand.” wreath-laying ceremony by me- “I mean the Munich Betray- morial plaques in the lobby of al that came as the apotheosis the Russian Foreign Ministry of the Western powers’ efforts commemorating the ministry’s to appease the aggressor,” the staff who gave their lives defend- acting foreign minister said. ing their Homeland during the “This was a prelude to the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic beginning of World War Two,” War against Nazi Germany in Lavrov noted. 1941-1945. Russia “will never act to “Every year, we celebrate the detriment of the security of this great date in the history of others and is open to honest and our country - Victory Day,” the sincere dialogue based on re- acting minister said. spect for all partners’ interests,” “This is a day of joy and a Acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. PHOTO: TASS he vowed. ‘We will do everything day of grief for those who re- to ensure that the horrors, which mained on the battlefields forev- ingrad, the 75th anniversary of Britain and the 75th anniversary my enabled countries with con- humankind lived through during er. This year, we are celebrating the Moscow Conference of For- of the Tehran Conference at the tradicting ideologies to unite to World War Two, are never re- several jubilees at once: the 75th eign Ministers of the Soviet Un- highest level,” Lavrov said. keep humankind from plunging peated,” Russia’s acting foreign anniversary of the Battle of Stal- ion, the United States and Great “A common threat and ene- into an epic catastrophe,” he minister pledged.—Tass
Oliver North, known for arms sale Hong Kong cabbie held scandal, to be next president of NRA after $140,000 left in car WASHINGTON— Oliver North, our president.” a move Reagan administration the US — comes as a student-led a key figure in the Iran-Contra “This is the most exciting officials hoped would help facil- movement pushes for stricter arms sale scandal under US news for our members since itate the release of Americans gun laws in the United States. HOND KONG — A Hong Kong president Ronald Reagan, is set Charlton Heston became held hostage in civil war-racked The grassroots campaign taxi driver has been arrested to become the next president of president of our association,” Lebanon. for gun control was launched on suspicion of stealing HK$1.1 the National Rifle Association LaPierre said, referring to the Money from the weapons by students from a Florida high million (US$140,000) that a pas- gun lobby. Hollywood star who held the post sales was funneled to the Con- school where 17 people were shot senger left in his cab. North was convicted on from 1998 to 2003. tras — US-backed rebels who dead by a troubled former class- The owner of a currency ex- three charges in connection with After retiring from the US were fighting Nicaragua’s leftist mate on 14 February. change left the bag full of cash in the Iran-Contra scheme, under Marine Corps as a lieutenant Sandinista government — de- But the Republican-con- the taxi on her way home Sunday which money from arms sales to colonel, North, now 74, authored spite a congressional prohibition trolled Congress has taken little night, according to local news- Tehran was funneled to rebels in several best-selling books and on such aid. action and polls indicate public paper Ming Pao. The driver — Nicaragua, but the convictions worked as a conservative com- North became a household sentiment in favour of stricter identified by his surname, Tang were later overturned. mentator on Fox News. name, spending days before gun laws — which soared after — was tracked down through the The NRA said that its board He is leaving Fox effective a joint congressional commit- the Parkland, Florida shooting call centre used by the woman to had approved North’s candidacy immediately, according to the tee tasked with investigating — is cooling, as it has after pre- book the ride. on Monday and that he would NRA. While assigned to the Na- the scandal and admitting he vious mass killings. President Tang, 57, first told investi- take over as president in the tional Security Council in the had lied to Congress about his Donald Trump had flirted with gators that he hadn’t seen the next few weeks, after current 1980s, North was involved in the involvement in it. But his con- tougher gun laws in the wake of money and suggested another president Pete Brownell chose Iran-Contra affair, an interna- victions — for shredding and the Parkland attack, but faced passenger may have stolen it lat- not to seek a second term. tional arms sale scandal about altering documents, aiding and with pressure from donors and er that night, local media quoted “Oliver North is a legend- which he lied to Congress. abetting obstruction of Con- tough midterm elections, he the police as saying. ary warrior for American free- gress, and accepting an illegal quickly backtracked. Trump gave But the cash was later found dom, a gifted communicator and Arms sale scandal gratuity — were subsequently a speech at the NRA’s annual at Tang’s house, according to skilled leader,” NRA executive Weapons were sold to Iran overturned. His appointment meeting last week, rejecting calls Ming Pao. The cabbie was ar- vice president and CEO Wayne “in contravention of stated US to head the NRA — which has for tighter regulations and echo- rested Monday on suspicion of LaPierre said in a statement. policy and in possible violation staunchly opposes tighter fire- ing the gun lobby’s assertion that theft and for misleading officers, “In these times, I can think of of arms-export controls,” accord- arms regulations aimed at curb- armed citizens will help prevent Hong Kong police said in a state- no one better suited to serve as ing to a report on the scandal, ing widespread gun violence in deadly shootings.—AFP ment.—AFP 9 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13
Another nuclear Xi Jinping, Kim Jong reactor in central Japan to be back online Un hold talks in Dalian on Wednesday
DALIAN — Xi Jinping, general TSURUGA (Japan) —Kansai secretary of the Central Com- Electric Power Co said on Tues- mittee of the Communist Par- day it will restart the No 4 reactor ty of China (CPC) and Chinese at the Oi nuclear plant in central president, met Kim Jong Un, Japan at 5 pm the following day, chairman of the Workers’ Party aiming to resume its commercial of Korea (WPK) and chairman operation in early June. of the State Affairs Commission At the complex in Fukui of the Democratic People’s Re- Prefecture, the No 3 reactor has public of Korea (DPRK), in Da- been brought back online and lian, northeast China’s Liaoning restarted commercial operation Province, on 7-8 May. in April. The No 4 reactor will be Wang Huning, member of rebooted for the first time in four the Standing Committee of the years and eight months. Political Bureau of the CPC Cen- The plant’s operator origi- tral Committee and member of nally planned to reboot the No 3 the Secretariat of the CPC Cen- reactor in January and No 4 unit tral Committee, attended related in March, but the schedule was activities. pushed back to confirm whether Xi held talks with Kim and any parts were affected by Kobe hosted a welcome banquet for Steel Ltd’s product data manip- him. Together, they also took a ulation scandal. stroll and attended a luncheon. Following the No 4 reactor’s In a cordial and friendly atmos- restart, Kansai Electric plans phere, the top leaders of the two to lower electric bills possibly parties and the two countries in July. Both the reactors have had an all-round and in-depth ex- cleared stricter safety standards Xi Jinping (R), general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and change of views on China-DPRK Chinese president, holds talks with Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and in Japan set after the 2011 Fuku- relations and major issues of chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Dalian, shima nuclear disaster. common concern.--Xinhua northeast China’s Liaoning Province on 7-8 May. PHOTO: XINHUA The two Oi plant reactors are located 14 kilometres away from the No 3 and 4 units at the Takahama nuclear plant, which Philippine president accepts resignation of restarted their commercial op- eration last year. tourism secretary over corruption scandal Local residents are worried about the lack of an evacuation MANILA — Philippine Presi- resignation letter before the cab- Calls for Teo’s resignation tions. She said on Monday that plan in the event that accidents dent Rodrigo Duterte on Tues- inet meeting on Monday night. mounted following a Commis- she has no plans to resign. occur simultaneously at both the day accepted the resignation of Local newspaper The Phil- sion on Audit initial finding The Office of the Ombuds- Oi and Takahama complexes. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo ippine Star reported, Duterte that the Department of Tour- man said it would investigate Masaharu Nakagawa, min- who was reportedly forced to met with Teo on Monday night ism (DOT) placed a 60-million Teo over the DOT’s contro- ister for nuclear emergency pre- tender her resignation amid cor- and told her to hand in her resig- pesos (1.2 million US dollars) versial multi-million ads deal. paredness, said a drill will be ruption allegations. nation as tourism chief. Though, advertisement to a television Ombudsman Conchita Carpio held around summer to prepare Presidential spokesman Teo’s lawyer issued a statement program produced and hosted Morales said on Tuesday that for accidents hitting both nuclear Harry Roque confirmed to re- later saying there was no de- by her brothers. her office “will do a fact-finding” plants at the same time.—Kyodo porters that Teo submitted her mand from Duterte. Teo has denied the allega- investigation.—Xinhua News
Malaysia’s Anwar urges voters to oust scandal-hit government
KUALA LUMPUR (Malaysia) The unlikely Anwar-Ma- Party late Monday. The verdict was overturned Mahathir and Anwar united — Jailed opposition leader An- hathir partnership is one of “I call upon the people to in 2004 and Anwar was freed, to take on the ruling coalition war Ibrahim has made an im- the most remarkable aspects support him (Mahathir) in re- but he was jailed for sodomy after Najib was caught in a mul- passioned plea to Malaysians of a gruelling campaign for an pairing the damage to our coun- again in 2015, a conviction that ti-billion-dollar corruption scan- to vote out scandal-plagued election many expect to be one try,” added Anwar. his supporters said was politi- dal linked to Malaysian state Prime Minister Najib Razak at of the country’s closest ever. “In 24 hours, the future cally-motivated. He is due to be fund 1MDB. the elections on Wednesday. Their high-profile falling of the country and fate of the released in June. Najib and the fund deny any Anwar, 70, has allied him- out in the late 1990s shook Ma- people will be determined by In the years since, Anwar wrongdoing. self with his former tormentor, laysian politics. you all.” has become a key figure in the Mahathir is challenging ex-premier Mahathir Mohamad, “I urge you all to join the Anwar once served as Ma- opposition, which won the pop- Najib for the premiership but who came out of retirement to people’s movement to demand hathir’s deputy before he was ular vote at the last election in has said he will eventually spearhead an opposition chal- change,” Anwar said in a state- sacked in 1998 in a bitter po- 2013 but could not form the gov- make way for Anwar to take lenge to the ruling Barisan Na- ment posted on the Facebook litical feud, and later jailed on ernment as the BN won more over should the opposition sional coalition. page of his People’s Justice sodomy and corruption charges. seats in parliament. win.—AFP 9 MAY 2018 14 SOCIAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR A few good women: Female filmmakers at Cannes
PARIS — In a year dominated Grand Prix for “The Wonders” This is still better than the by the #MeToo movement, the in 2014. She’s back in the run- 2010 and 2012 festival editions, Cannes film festival — which ning this year with “Happy as which featured all-male lineups. starts on Tuesday — is feeling Lazzaro”. While Cannes organisers the heat to address glaring gen- Director’s cut, or not acknowledge the gender ine- der imbalances in the competi- Women have made up bare- quality, they insist this merely tion for its top prize, the Palme ly 3.5 per cent of the best direc- reflects the underrepresenta- d’Or. tor and best screenplay winners tion of women directors in the But the numbers show the over the past seven decades. cinema industry as a whole. Director Robert Rodriguez, pictured here in 1996, rose to fame with festival still has some way to go Only four of the 111 winners Jury duty the release of his widely acclaimed 1992 low-budget “El Mariachi,” in the battle of the sexes. have been female — and two of Australian actress Cate about a Mexican musician who takes up arms against a gang of And the winner is... them were last year when Sofia Blanchett heads this year’s star- outlaws. PHOTO: AFP Of the 268 filmmakers who Coppola became only the second ry majority-female jury, which have claimed one of Cannes’ top woman to secure the best direc- also includes Kristen Stewart three prizes, only 11 — or four tor trophy with her American and Lea Seydoux. While Blan- ‘Alita’ director Robert percent — have been women, an Civil War drama “The Beguiled”. chett is the 12th chairwoman in analysis by AFP shows. Meanwhile, Briton Lynne the festival’s 71-year history, Rodriguez on emulating New Zealand’s Jane Cam- Ramsay’s “A Beautiful Day” only one woman director, Jane pion remains the only female scored best screenplay. Campion in 2014, has had the legend James Cameron director to have received the Struggle to get in honour. highest accolade, the Palme If only one woman has won She has said that Cannes LOS ANGELES — Before James her mysterious past as the cor- d’Or, awarded for her master- the Palme d’Or it is also because needs to have an all-female jury Cameron turned “Avatar” into the rupt forces that run things come piece “The Piano” in 1993. very few of them ever get nom- one day to counter the decades highest-grossing movie in history, after her — and she discovers Iranian prodigy Samira inated. of male domination. Apart from he was working on a new kind she has unique fighting abilities. Makhmalbaf snagged the pres- Since 1946, only 84 of the the president, the jury is com- of cinematic heroine with the Rosa Salazar, known for the tigious Jury Prize twice, first for 1,790 directors whose films has posed of four women and four big-screen adaptation of manga “Divergent” and “Maze Runner” her 2000 breakthrough feature been shown in competition at men — a parity ratio observed series “Battle Angel Alita.” teen franchises, leads an all-star “Blackboards” and again three Cannes have been women — in since 2013. Overall women The legendary director be- cast featuring Jennifer Connelly, years later for “At Five in the other words, less than one in 20. fare slightly better as judges hind “The Terminator,” “Aliens” Mahershala Ali and Christoph Afternoon”. The latest edition doesn’t at Cannes, although it is still and “Titanic” — the second big- Waltz — all Oscar winners. The last major prize win- buck the trend, with just three relative. One in five jury mem- gest hit of all time — had a whole Rodriguez, who befriended ner was Italian director Alice female directors among the 21 bers have been women in its franchise planned for Yukito Cameron a quarter century ago, Rohrwacher, who took home the main competition contenders. seven-decade history.—AFP Kishiro’s graphic novels about a rose to fame with the release of cyborg discovered on a garbage his widely acclaimed 1992 low- heap. budget “El Mariachi,” about a The runaway success of “Av- Mexican musician who takes up atar” — $2.8 billion in worldwide arms against a gang of outlaws. ticket receipts — has led to a stag- This led to a diverse career gering four sequels being green- that has included the seminal lit, however, so Cameron made vampire thriller “From Dusk the unprecedented decision to let Till Dawn,” the dark action film go of his baby, entrusting his 600- “Sin City” and the child-friendly page “Alita” script to his friend “Spy Kids” franchise, as well as Robert Rodriguez. Mexican-set actioners “Machete” “I totally bought into his ver- and “Desperado.” sion of it and I wanted to help him Rodriguez didn’t so much get it to the screen. I wanted, as rewrite Cameron’s “Alita” script a fan, to see that movie,” Rodri- as edit it down to a manageable guez, 49, told AFP at the recent length, suggesting some addi- CinemaCon industry convention tional photography and dialogue, in Las Vegas. and moving the action to South New Zealand film director Jane Campion (2nd R) accompanied by (from L), Harvey Keitel, Holly Hunter, and “So that was my approach to America. “If I wrote (Cameron) a Sam Neill, arrives, for the screening of her film “The Piano” at the 1993 Cannes festival. PHOTO: AFP it, not to go and take it and turn question he’d send back a whole it into something else, but help very long, broken down, analyz- Jim finish what he had started ed, easy-to-digest-and-learn-from out to make.” answer,” Rodriguez said. ‘Avengers’ muscles rivals aside to “Alita: Battle Angel” — the “And he’s very generous, title was flipped, in keeping with very much a mentor and, at the continue box office dominance all of Cameron’s films since the same time, ‘Make this your own, early 1980s beginning with a T or you know, Robert — you make LOS ANGELES — “Avengers: it the second-highest second Johansson), Ironman (Robert an A — is set hundreds of years this your own. Here’s what I think Infinity War” flexed its consid- weekend of all time, behind only Downey Jr) and Black Panther in the future. but make your own decision.’’ erable muscle anew this week- “Star Wars: The Force Awak- (Chadwick Boseman) — joining The unconscious Alita is Cameron and long-time end in North American theaters, ens.” Only five movies have hit forces to save the universe from found in a scrapyard by Ido, a co-producer Jon Landau (“Ti- pulling in a robust $114.8 million the $100 million mark in their powerful purple alien Thanos doctor who realizes that some- tanic,” “Avatar”) haven’t ruled and leaving other top films in second weekends. (Josh Brolin). Globally, “Aveng- where in her abandoned cyborg out a franchise, but first the mov- its dust, according to figures “Avengers” sees a veritable ers” has hit the $1 billion mark shell is the heart and soul of an ie — due out on 21 December released on Monday. army of superheroes — includ- in just 11 days — the fastest ever extraordinary young woman. — will need to overcome some The three-day take by the ing Dr. Strange (Benedict Cum- — and it has yet to open in China. Oscar winners misgivings about the look of Alita. Marvel superhero epic gave berbatch), Black Widow (Scarlett —AFP He tries to shield Alita from —AFP 9 MAY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIAL 15 Fashion priestesses get holy at New York Met Gala
NEW YORK — Madonna and Ri- million in 2017. jewel-encrusted gown from John hanna stunned as fashion high The gathering of A-list mod- Galliano’s Maison Margiela and priestesses on the red carpet at els, musicians and movie stars, bejeweled bishop’s hat. New York’s Met Gala on Mon- dubbed “the Oscars of the East There were celestial crowns day, headlining the most sought Coast,” saw Amal Clooney, Ri- like a Virgin Mary icon, lashings after invitation in the celebrity hanna and Donatella Versace join of cardinal red, virginal white and universe. Vogue supremo Anna Wintour as New York’s de rigueur clerical Madge, the Catholic girl from this year’s co-chairs. black. Michigan and queen of pop whose Tickets are said to cost Katy Perry dressed as an 1989 hit “Like a Prayer” remains $30,000 each or $275,000 for a ta- angel with enormous feathered a dance-floor classic 30 years ble, but all guests must be invited, white wings that towered over later, presided over the “Sunday ruling out all but the most elite her petite frame and trailed the Best” theme dressed head to toe Hollywood actors, music super- floor, a Versace chain-mail gold in Jean Paul Gaultier. stars, top models and fashion mini-dress and thigh-high stilet- The 59-year-old mother of six designers. toed gold boots French Designer Jean-Paul Gaultier and Madonna arrive for the 2018 balanced a golden crown stud- If A-listers have shunned Clooney, the international Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. PHOTO: AFP ded with crucifixes on her head, the theme in the past, this year’s human rights lawyer and this shrouded her face in a black fish- “Sunday Best,” a nod to the month’s Vogue cover star, wore the “Jenny from the Block” song- head piece. But for all the glitz, net mantilla and donned a very “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the pants as she arrived on the stress in a beaded and feathered the event has also been dogged flouncy, very full and very black the Catholic Imagination” exhi- arm of her movie star husband gown with a giant mosaic crucifix by rumors that once inside, it can gown. bition at The Costume Institute, George, dressed in blue cigarette on the front. be intimidating and unfriendly. Held every year on the first proved popular. trousers with a strapless bustier Sarah Jessica Parker, a doy- Tina Fey once called it a “jerk Monday in May, the black-tie ex- Wing and a prayer and voluminous skirt by up-and- enne of New York high society parade,” complaining to David travaganza is the chief source of Rihanna, the Barbadian su- coming Briton, Richard Quinn. and the “Sex and the City” fash- Letterman that: “If you had a mil- income for the Metropolitan Mu- perstar and one of the biggest Jennifer Lopez and Alex ionista, walked the red carpet in lion arms and all the people you seum of Art’s Costume Institute, pop stars on the planet, proved Rodriguez, the celebrity couple full-length gold brocade by Dolce would punch in the whole world, reportedly raising more than $12 her red carpet pulling power in a of the moment, also stepped out, and Gabbana and an astonishing they’re all there.”—AFP
Watching the detectives: the movie sleuths saving silent cinema
LOS ANGELES — In the smartphones and shout out the simply be culled from the Inter- Sometimes people just have a Library for the Performing Arts, Spanish colonial-style environs names of actors, locations, car net Movie Database or crowd- great memory for stories,” Del a legend at Mostly Lost since of Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel, models and anything else they sourced on Twitter. Gaudio said. he named a fat silent actor two around 100 film buffs chew pen- recognize as piano maestro Ben We’re very proud’ “Maybe somebody happens years ago after seeing just a few cils, polish spectacles and furrow Model accompanies the clips. “Anyone recognize that type- to know that the film playing on frames of his backside. brows in the flickering glow of “That’s Balboa Park in San writer?” Library of Congress screen is some forgotten-about The 45-acre (18-hectare) long-forgotten silent movies. Diego!” yelled a middle-aged technician Rachel Del Gaudio tale from the 17th century. Or Packard Campus, about 75 miles These cinema sleuths are woman in a red baseball cap as asked hopefully, poised with pen maybe you’re a world class re- (120 kilometres) southwest of being shown a selection of snip- one clip played. “There’s a gas and pad as those present scru- searcher. Maybe you’re like one Washington, houses 7.5 million pets from thousands of old films tank like that in east LA!” anoth- tinized the grainy monochrome of our star attendees who easily films, TV and radio shows and stored lovingly by the US Library er added breathlessly. footage. recognizes faces. Or sometimes other recordings, on more than of Congress — despite no one These film buffs are relying “Some attendees have a butts.” 90 miles of shelving. having the foggiest idea what on knowledge amassed over a great knowledge of film history She’s talking about Steve A little over half of the 763 most of them are. lifetime, information that cannot already but that’s not required. Massa, of the New York Public clips shown since 2012 have The library hosts annual been identified, in the workshops “Mostly Lost” workshops at its themselves and through further Packard Campus in the foothills research. of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Moun- “We’re very proud of that. tains, where scholars and plain Some of those films exist else- old enthusiasts gather to find out where in more complete form, as much as possible about the but with quite a few of those, unknown, or little-known, films. that is literally the only known “The Library of Congress is existing material of that title,” intensely committed to investi- Del Gaudio said. gating, identifying, preserving A 2013 study for the Library and making accessible our silent of Congress showed three-quar- film heritage, so much of which is ters of nearly 11,000 silent films still unknown,” said Greg Lukow, released by major studios be- head of the national audiovisual tween 1912 and 1929 have been conservation section. lost. The library has gone on Experts argue, however, the road to bring its work to the that many were likely forgot- TCM Film Festival, a celebration ten for a reason and, even if of Golden Age Hollywood held their identities are restored, every year in the spiritual home would not be held up alongside of American cinema. “Ben-Hur,” “The Gold Rush” Attendees quiz neighbours, A man pushes a cart through the hallway of the nitrate film vaults at the Library of Congress’s National Audio- or “The Ten Commandments.” consult databases on tablets and Visual Conservation Centre in Culpeper, Virginia on 10 February, 2011. PHOTO: AFP — AFP 9 MAY 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Chinese Leeds United arrives club denies move for Myanmar for friendlies Barca star Iniesta YANGON — Leeds United arrived yesterday to play SHANGHAI— China’s two friendlies as part of its Chongqing Lifan denied an end-of-season tour in My- making a big-money move anmar. for Andres Iniesta as Span- The second-tier English ish media said the Barcelona football club are scheduled captain could now be headed to play two friendlies as they for Japan or Australia. seek to build a fan base in the Reports in China and Southeast Asian nation. Spain have linked Chong- The 22-man travelling qing with the 33-year-old party sees a mixture of first- Spanish World Cup-winner, team players, under-23s who is leaving Barcelona and under-18s included for after two decades of phe- this week’s friendly dou- nomenal success. ble-header against an My- Chongqing said Inies- anmar league all star team ta wouldn’t be joining “as on Wednesday and the My- a player” but left the door anmar national side on Fri- open to future cooperation day.—GNLM Members of Leeds United FC arrive in Yangon international airport on 8 May 2018. PHOTO: AFP with the midfielder, who has promotional and marketing links with the city. Chongqing added that they wanted to support the “healthy development of Ferguson showing signs of Chinese football” — a refer- ence to China’s clampdown on heavy transfer spending and focus on homegrown recovery: reports talent. “Our club will never LONDON — Former Manches- many well-wishers, including violate the development ter United manager Alex Fergu- Premier League managers Ar- prospects of Chinese foot- son is sitting up and talking to his sene Wenger, Pep Guardiola and ball and we are determined family following emergency sur- Jurgen Klopp, who have spoke of to make due contributions gery for a brain haemorrhage, their admiration for Ferguson. to the healthy develop- media reports said on Tuesday. Wenger enjoyed a long, and ment of Chinese football,” Widely considered to be at times fractious rivalry with a statement said. It added: the most successful manager Ferguson as they battled for “The other sports industry in the history of British football, Premier League supremacy in sections of our club’s con- Ferguson, 76, won 38 trophies the first decade of the French- trolling shareholder have in- in more than 26 years in charge man’s long reign in charge of depth cooperation with Mr. of United, including 13 Premier Arsenal. Iniesta in sports brokerage, League titles and the Champions However, they later became sports marketing, and youth League twice. friends and with Wenger leaving training and education. Britain’s Mail Online said Arsenal at the end of the season, “We don’t rule out that the Scot, who retired in 2013, Ferguson presented his old ad- in the future there may be was out of a coma and showing versary with a memento on his more in-depth cooperation promising early signs of recov- final visit to United’s Old Trafford between the two sides in ery following the haemorrhage Alex Ferguson won the Premier League 13 times with Manchester ground just last weekend. the Chinese market, but on Saturday. United. PHOTO: AFP “I was with him on the pitch this does not mean that Mr. “Surgery went very well last week. I went to see him in Iniesta will join the club as a and the 76-year-old’s response of any developments,” a source told MUTV. “That’s the effect he the box after the game and he player.” Japan’s Vissel Kobe, to treatment has given encour- told The Sun newspaper. had on people. It was the effect looked in perfect shape,” said named in Spanish media as agement and cautious optimism United midfielder Michael he had on everyone. He means a Wenger, after his final home a possible next club for In- to those close to him,” the report Carrick, who played under Fer- lot to me, as he does to this club.” game as Arsenal boss on Sunday. iesta, had no comment on said. guson, has spoken of the respect “We were all praying for him “He told me he is doing a lot Tuesday when approached “However, they recognise in which his former boss is held. and thinking of him, Cathy and of exercise, and he looked very by AFP. Football Federa- it will still be a slow road to full “The whole football world is the family,” said Carrick. “It’s a happy but that kind of accident tion Australia also made recovery as he continues to be incredible but outside of that as tough time for everyone but I’m can happen. We wish him all well no comment after Spain’s assessed.” “The prognosis is well, from all corners of the globe thinking positive and hoping he and to recover very quickly. He is Sport website named the good and his closest friends in and different walks of life, people will pull through.” a strong man and an optimistic A-League as Iniesta’s “pre- football are being kept abreast have shown their support,” he United have thanked the man.”—AFP ferred destination”. —AFP