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Vol. VI, No. 101, 11th Waning of Waso 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 27 July 2019 Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office holds its 3rd anniversary of establishment

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivers the speech at the 3rd anniversary of the Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

HE 3rd anniversary of the for the Office of Union Gov- IIndependent Commission of it was felt the time was very since we took office. TMinistry of State Counsel- ernment U Min Thu and wife, Enquiry (ICOE), the directors long. It has been firmly rooted Therefore, I would like to lor’s Office was held at the Na- Union Minister for Planning general and officials, the staff to get a good foundation. This review the previous milestones tional Reconciliation and Peace and Finance U Soe Win, Union members and the invited guests. was due to the efforts of all the of the ministry. Center in Nay Pyi Taw at 6:30 Minister for Health and Sports In her speech, the State staff members at this ministry. After taking office in 2016, pm yesterday. Dr Myint Htwe and wife, Union Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu “The Ministry of State our government unexpectedly State Counsellor Daw Aung Minister for International Co- Kyi said: Counsellor’s Office is largely encountered Rakhine issue. San Suu Kyi made a speech at operation U Kyaw Tin, Union “When I studied the anni- concerned with the national rec- We formed the NRPC to focus the ceremony, and provided the Attorney-General U Tun Tun versary events, I have noticed onciliation and peace-making on peace-making efforts of the students and school children Oo, Deputy Ministers U Khin a trick of the time. It seemed to efforts. It is the most important country. of staff families with cash and Maung Tin, U Tin Myint, and U be some years ago the Ministry tasks of the ministry and the We have already under- stationaries. Maung Maung Win, the mem- of State Counsellor’s Office was country. stood we needed to address Also present at the event bers of the Union Enterprise founded. But it was just three We performed our duties Rakhine crisis since it broke were Union Minister for State for Humanitarian Assistance, year. It is not a long-time span. by taking priority on national out in 2012. Counsellor’s Office U Kyaw Tint Resettlement and Development I concluded that the ministry reconciliation as the most fun- Swe and wife, Union Minister in Rakhine (UEHRD), and the functioned very well, and that damental needs for our country SEE PAGE-3

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NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NATIONAL Union Minister High demand Three pillars AA/ARSA combined U Min Thu meets drives up price of hold workshop group fires on Border with Ambassador palm trees in on Right to Police station in of Switzerland Ngathayauk Tsp Information Bill Buthidaung Township PAGE-6 PAGE-10 PAGE-4 PAGE-4 27 JULY 2019 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Second Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s 13th regular session holds fifth-day meeting

By Mawsi, Hmwe Kyuzin States. Photo : Htan Phon LL PROT 1988 Next U Mya Sein of Dagon THE fifth-day meeting of the Myothit (Seikkan) constituency, Second Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s U Maung Maung Ohn of Ay- 13th regular session was held at eyawady Region constituency the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meet- and U Tin Maung Win of Seik- ing hall yesterday morning. kan constituency discussed in support of Myanmar acceding MoU on non-convention to The Protocol of 1988 relating ships within ASEAN to the International Conven- member states tion on Load Lines, 1966 (LL First U Mya Sein of Dagon PROT 1988). Union Minister for Myothit (Seikkan) constituency Transport and Communication and U Maung Maung Ohn of also explained further for the MP U Mya Sein. MP U Maung Maung Ohn. MP U Tin Maung Win. Ayeyawady Region constitu- Hluttaw to approve the matter. ency discussed in support of When the opinion of the comments made by the Hluttaw the two Hluttaws were in disa- constituency, Naw Chris Tun Myanmar acceding to Mem- Hluttaw on the matter was representatives on the MNHRC greement. After obtaining the @ Dr. Arr Kar Moe of Kayin orandum of Understanding obtained there was no objec- Annual Report for 2018. He then decision of the Hluttaw the State constituency 7, Naw Hla on the Improvement of Safety tion toward it and Pyidaungsu asked the Hluttaw to put the re- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Hla Soe of con- Standards and Inspection for Hluttaw Speaker announced port on record and Pyidaungsu announced the Hluttaw’s ap- stituency 10, U Myo Naing of Non-Convention Ships within the Hluttaw’s approval on My- Hluttaw Speaker announced proval of the Myanma Com- Chanayethazan constituency, ASEAN Member States. Un- anmar acceding to The Proto- the Hluttaw putting on record munication Corporation Bill U Tin Aung Tun of Magway Re- ion Minister for Transport and col of 1988 relating to the Inter- the discussion and comments paragraph by paragraph and gion constituency 5 and U Kan Communication also explained national Convention on Load made by the Hluttaw represent- announced further that the bill Oo of Salin constituency. further for the Hluttaw to ap- Lines, 1966 (LL PROT 1988). atives on the Annual Report will be handled according to After the discussion Py- prove the matter. and the explanations made by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw law and idaungsu Hluttaw Speaker an- Upon obtaining the opinion Myanmar National Hu- the relevant union level organ- rules. nounced that on sixth-day meet- of the Hluttaw on the matter man Rights Commission izations. ing of the Second Pyidaungsu there was no objection toward Annual Report for 2018 Union Legal Aid Board Hluttaw’s 13th regular session it and Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Afterwards Myanmar Myanma Communication 6-month work report relevant organization will re- Speaker announced the Hlut- National Human Rights Com- Corporation Bill As a final agenda of the day spond to the discussion of the taw’s approval on Myanmar mission (MNHRC) Chair U Following this Joint Bill Union Legal Aid Board 6-month Hluttaw representatives and acceding to Memorandum of Win Mra explained about the Committee secretary Dr Myat work report was discussed by Hluttaw will put the matter on Understanding on the Improve- commission’s ongoing works, Nyana Soe tabled a motion to Daw Cho Cho of Ottwin constit- record. The meeting came to ment of Safety Standards and completed works and coordina- approve paragraph by para- uency, U Kyaw Gyi @ U Ohn an end after this. Inspection for Non-Convention tion with relevant departments graph the Myanma Commu- Khin of Minhla constituency, Ships within ASEAN Member regarding the discussions and nication Corporation Bill that U Min Thein of Taungdwingyi (Translated by Zaw Min)

Pre-negotiations crucial for implementing border economic zone with China

THE third coordination meet- State cabinet in Taunggyi yes- Myanmar and China has des- residents is not harmed. He willing to partake in. ing of the Central Committee terday. ignated Muse, Shwe Li and said the respective adminis- This was followed by Depu- for the Establishment and Im- Firstly, the committee’s Kyae Kaung in establishing trative body will need to ensure ty Commerce Minister U Aung plementation of Myanmar-Chi- chairman Dr Than Myint, the BCEZs. He said while Chi- residents in the project who Htoo’s report on surveying na Border Economic Coopera- who is also Union Minister for na has nearly completed their have to relocate are given the Laukkai’s BP.125 border post tion Zone (BECZ) was held at Commerce, delivered a speech. tasks in building infrastructure proper compensation for their and the border trade camps. the meeting hall of the Shan He said agreements between for the three locations, Myan- homes and farmlands and are The attendees then engaged in mar has to conduct preliminary also given corresponding land discussions on various topics, negotiations relevant use of in return. to which the Union Minister The Union Minister said demarca- land and transportation. The Union Minister said responded and coordinated on The Union Minister said further negotiations between with officials. tion of the border of both countries demarcation of the border of both countries and coordinat- Later at 2 p.m., the Union both countries is important in ing land use on demarcated Minister attended a meeting is important in choosing land area. choosing land area. He said it is borders will need to be com- with merchants at the office of He said it is equally important to equally important to ensure no pleted first before calling for the Southern Cham- damage is inflicted on villages, expression of interests. ber of Commerce and Indus- ensure no damage is inflicted on wards and townships when con- Next, Chief try, where he listened to the villages, wards and townships when structing road infrastructure, Minister Dr Khet Aung and merchant’s reports and current nor to cultural integrity. Shan State Chief Minister Dr challenges and responded ac- constructing road infrastructure, The Union Minister said Lin Htut explained their re- cordingly. —MNA nor to cultural integrity. they must ensure the agri- spective state’s cooperation cultural production and soci- on border commerce and eco- (Translated by Zaw Htet oeconomic status of the local nomic zone projects they are Oo) 27 JULY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office holds its 3rd anniversary…

FROM PAGE-1 who experienced previous ad- mirative systems could hardly However, the issue was ex- refresh in learning. However, the aggerated after armed conflicts young people have more chanc- with ARSA in 2016, causing more es to be supported and more challenges. At that time the Min- opportunities to be taught. The istry of State Counsellor’s Office elder persons could overcome had to handle both peace and difficulties by their previous ex- national reconciliation. At the periences in education system start, I emphasized on internal and teaching methods. It is also problems to build reconcilia- believed that they could develop tion and peace. Therefore, the updated idea based on their ex- ministry was unexpectedly en- periences and views no matter gaged in more struggles. We had they saw the problems from any to make more efforts in further education background. rising issues. The collaborative “It is very optimistic about and team-work efforts of the staff young generation of our coun- members from this ministry play try. First, I am proud of them. crucial part in these works. Second, I want to encourage “I want to express thanks them. They are brilliant. They here to my all staff because they have a brighter future. They had to implement the visions and should know these advantages missions of the leaders who are to be able to develop motivation also taking a leading role with and self-confidence. Moreover, I State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi presents stationaries to a staff at the ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw. sufficient capacities to manage a want to give a message that the PHOTO: MNA department well. Without these future of our nation is filled with staff members, the department high expectation. But expecta- turn out a perfect result. to develop this attitude in the After the speech, the State will not function systematically. tion will come into realize only “National reconciliation is course of peace efforts. I also Counsellor presented cash and “Meanwhile, I would also with efforts. It will not be reached the work for developing a united advise our staff members to have stationaries for the university like to suggest to lay a solid foun- without any work. We will have strength from diverse idea and this mindset. students and school children dation in following procedures of to fulfill our expectation through thinking. This strength is very “I tried a lot for the welfare from the families of staff mem- civil service employees. Their our works. In this regard, the necessary for our country. Peace of our civil service staff. They are bers of the ministry for 2019-2020 works reflected our country. They Ministry of State Counsellor’s can be made by this trend, like also advised to work better for academic year. were generated from the coun- Office have taken crucial role to in Rakhine issue. We are find- the development of our country. Then, the State Counsellor try’s education, social systems reach the goal of our country. The ing the best way for the people Success will gain momentum posed documentary photos with and political situations. These ministry is fulfilling and imple- with different views, hopes and through mutual cooperation. We the Union ministers and their staff members are our citizens. menting the most fundamental requirements. could enjoy our lives more and wives, the deputy ministers, the Our citizens are the reflections of and necessary issues for our “I have often said that our more from the development of members of UEHRD and ICOE, our country’s status, history and country. country will surely develop if we our State. Some might admire Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe the past events. These situations “I do not mean other min- consider more about giving to the employees of well- developed and wife, Deputy Minster U Khin have in turn impacts on the ca- istries are not important. Our others, rather than taking from countries. However, our country Maung Tin, the directors general, pacities of the civil service staff. I ministry need a lot of helps them. It is also the same practic- need a lot of capable employees. the staff members of the Ministry took a great consideration on the from other ministries such as es in peace making processes. I The State Counsellor concluded of State Counsellor’s Office, the capacity building for them. To be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suggested all the participants her speech, saying that every staff members of Department able to perform their duties effi- the Ministry of Planning and Fi- in peace-talks to consider about generation could not get oppor- of Policy Affairs and the staff ciently, they need good practicing nance, as well as health, educa- giving first, without focusing tunity to bring the fortune of the members of the Department of that based on the knowledge they tion and the Attorney -General on receiving. They should take State. We are getting this chance. Union Peace Formation. Then, have learnt. office. Good-minded persons for pride by developing this attitude. We should take this advantage. the State Counsellor had dinner “Basic and university educa- the welfare of the State need Taking opportunities in possible Bringing the fortune of the coun- together with the attendees to tion play a pivotal role in capac- team-work capacities. The lack means is not a reason for pride. try would develop more satisfac- the third anniversary event. — ity-building of the civil service of cooperation among the indi- The Ministry of State Counsel- tion and could lead the one’s luck MNA staff. The senior staff members vidually capable persons will not lor’s Office has taken priority to a better trend. (Translated by Aung Khin)

Chin, Rakhine states cabinets discuss sending aid for IDPs in Paletwa Tsp

A COORDINATION meeting to He said they have arranged stituents have to purchase rice provide food and aid to people to provide monthly supplies of from Rakhine, and cooperation fleeing conflict in Paletwa Tsp, basic food for IDPs based on to ensure better transportation Chin State, was held at the State received statistics. He added of the basic commodity. Cabinet meeting hall in Sittway that they are constructing tem- Following this, Deputy yesterday. porary shelters for IDPs in Ra- Minister U Soe Aung reviewed Dr Win Myat Aye, Union khine State as well. He urged MoSWRR’s donation of three Minister for Social Welfare, attendees to discuss collabo- months’ worth of rations, chil- Relief and Resettlement, first ration with the dren’s school uniforms and delivered opening remarks government to discover the best tarpaulin sheets, the Ministry where he highlighted the ur- route to provide aid to Paletwa. of Border Affairs’ donation of Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye attends the coordination meeting for gent need to send aid through Next, Chin State Chief Min- two months’ worth of rations providing aid to IDPs in Paletwa Township. PHOTO: MNA Kyauktaw, Sittway in Rakhine ister U Salai Lian Luai talked on and stipends for students of the State to Paletwa as infrastruc- the importance of supporting Border Ethnic Youth Develop- idents’ proposed support. operation on the matter. — MNA ture issues in Chin State can people fleeing from conflict are- ment Training School, and the The attendees then dis- (Translated by Zaw Htet delay timely delivery. as and flood areas, how his con- Chin State cabinet and local res- cussed on possible future co- Oo) 27 JULY 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Three pillars hold workshop on Right to Information Bill

REPRESENTATIVES from three estates— legislative, the administrative and the judici- ary— organized a workshop at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Information yesterday to dis- cuss the draft law of Right to Information. In his opening remark, Dr Pe Myint, Union Minister for In- formation, said that people have sounded a clarion call for the emergence of Right to Informa- tion Law as they have felt that it is necessity in a democratic state. Out of nearly 200 countries in the world, over 100 states have enacted this law despite some differences in practicing it. Union Minister Dr Pe Myint poses for the photo together with attendees at the workshop in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA The Union Minister also remarked the essence of de- modern technology and social public or for a specific depart- opment and the draft of Right to Director U Zaw Min Aung from mocracy is concerned with media, although the freedom of ment.” Information Law. the Supreme Court of the Un- public participation, while the speech was related just with me- The Union Minister also The representatives from ion, Deputy Director Brigadier administration need to take re- dia persons in the past. concluded the law could help the the three estates discussed the General Zaw Min Tun from the sponsibility and accountability “All the state departments government gain public trust as bill, regarding its advantages, Directorate of Public Relations for transparency; in this regard, will require a certain division or a an administration with demo- disadvantages and provisions and Psychological Welfare under the undertakings of respective focal person to release informa- cratic practices, transparency, for amendment, followed by the the Office of Commander in Chief pillars should be informed to the tion for public after the Right to responsibility and accountability. suggestions from Union Minister (Army). public. Information Law has been en- Then, U Ye Naing, Direc- Dr Pe Myint, Deputy Minister Deputy Minister U Aung Hla He also noted people are acted,” the Union Minister said. tor-General of Information and U Aung Hla Tun, Pyithu Hlut- Tun made the conclusion remark dispersing the acquired infor- “Types of information are to Public Relations Department, taw MP U Myint Lwin, Amyo- of the workshop.— MNA mation by taking advantages of be classified either for general updated Myanmar media devel- tha Hluttaw MP U Aung Thein, (Translated by Aung Khin)

AA/ARSA combined group fires on Border Police station in Buthidaung Township

BORDER Police station in lice station was inspected 3 bodies ANyaungchaung Village, Buthi- of AA personnel dressed in sports daung Township where a company wears, one M-22 assault rifle, one of Border Police Force was sta- M-79 40 mm grenade launcher, 8 tioned to conduct region security magazines, 40 bullets, two 40 mm and rule of law works was attacked rounds for the grenade launcher, by AA/ARSA combined group yes- 17 hand grenades, 6 improvised terday morning about 4:15 am. explosive devices (IEDs) and 13 AA/ARSA combined group backpacks were found. Inside the fired on the Police Station with backpacks were sports wears, light and heavy arms from south- syringes, medicines and medical east and southwest. The Police equipment and raincoats. Villagers Station returned fire and a Border reported that the retreating AA/ Police mobile company came in ARSA group was seen carrying support of the station and blocked their wounded on stretchers. The the attacking forces and the AA/ attacked station remains under ARSA combined group retreated the control of the Myanmar Po- to the southwest and east. lice Force, according to its news During the firefight two Police release. — MNA personnel were slightly wounded and when the area around the po- (Translated by Zaw Min)

Malaysia Police Force arrests militants supporting, aiding ARSA terrorist group

THE Star Online newspaper, a Ma- The four foreign militants arrested in Alor Setar arrested on 3 July in Alor The two militants were being scru- laysia daily, reported on 10 July that include two Myanmar nationals. The Setar. The second man worked as a tinized whether they are Myanmar Malaysia Police Chief Detuk Seri Abdul two were a 41-year-old Muslim man teacher in a madrasah in Bukit Pinang. nationals, according to Ministry of Hamid Bador arrested four foreign arrested on 24 June in Sungai Petani, Both were reported as supporters of Foreign Affairs. — MNA militants. Kedah and a 25-year-old Muslim man ARSA. (Translated by Zaw Min) 27 JULY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visits India Eastern Naval Command

Commander-in-Chief of De- the two militaries and status of fence Services Senior General cooperating in training were Min Aung Hlaing who was in discussed. Visakhapatnam, India under the Next the Command- invitation of India’s Chairman of er-in-Chief of Defence Services the Chiefs of Staff Committee Air and party were explained about Chief Marshal Birender Singh naval matters by an official from Dhanoa was welcomed with a India Eastern Naval Command guard of honor at Eastern Naval Headquarter. The Command- Command Headquarter by Flag er-in-Chief of Defence Services Officer Commanding-in-Chief said the security of the territorial (FOC-in-C) of Eastern Naval waters couldn’t be conducted Command Vice Admiral Atul by a single country and would Kumar Jain on the morning of require the cooperation of the 25 July. two countries with adjacent ter- Afterwards Command- ritorial waters. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing accepts a souvenior from FOC-in-C of India Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain in Visakhapatnam, India. PHOTO: OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF er-in-Chief of Defence Services Later in the afternoon the and FOC-in-C of India Eastern Commander-in-Chief of De- Naval Command Vice Admiral fence Services and party visited then inspected the production of Bheemunipatnam hill 15 km. dia Eastern Naval Command Atul Kumar Jain met in the East- Bharat Dynamics Limited where torpedoes in the factory. away from Visakhapatnam. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, ern Naval Command Headquar- anti-submarine torpedoes were In the early evening the Later in the evening the according to the Office of the ter meeting room. produced. Commander-in-Chief Commander-in-Chief of Defence Commander-in-Chief of Defence Commander-in-Chief of Defence During the meeting status of Defence Services raised ques- Services and party visited Thot- Services and party were hosted Services. — MNA of increasing friendship between tions on matters of interest and lakonda Buddhist Complex on to a dinner by FOC-in-C of In- (Translated by Zaw Min)

19th SOMTC concludes in Nay Pyi Taw, takes steps forward for 2019- 2025 plan on preventing, fighting transnational crimes, terrorism

THE 19th Senior Officials Meeting personnel. On 23 July, ASEAN Win Oo. came to Nay Pyi Taw this year They also discussed the on Transnational Crimes and its senior officials held 16 meetings Among the three pillars of after the 9th SOMTC meeting in SMOTC Plans for 2019-2021. The Related Meetings-19th SOMTC focusing combating terrorism, ASEAN, combating the transna- 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw. senior officials also discussed was held from 23 to 26 July in trafficking in persons, arms tional crimes is the main task for The Charter of the ASEAN and made suggestions on draft- Nay Pyi Taw. smuggling and cyber crimes. providing security and stability to has urged the member countries ing the Term of Reference-ToR The meeting was attended On 24 July, 19th SOMTC and the ASEAN community. In this to preserve the peace, security for preventing and combating by senior officials from 10 ASEAN its related meetings held at the task, ASEAN member countries and stability in ASEAN region the transnational crimes and on nations and representatives from Horizon Lake View Hotel, with host the AMMTC and SOMTC and to boost the regional’s re- establishing a data base system. partner countries China, Japan, key-note addresses by Deputy alternatively. silience through promoting the From 25 to 26 July, ASEAN’s South Korea, Australia, Canada, Minister for Home Affairs Maj- Myanmar hosted the 12th cooperation in the areas of pol- senior officials also held separate EU, India, New Zealand, Russia Gen Aung Thu, Chief of Myanmar AMMTC meeting in 2018. itics, security, economy and so- meetings with ASEAN dialogue and US and UNODC, totaling 250 Police Force Police Lt-Gen Aung The 19th SOMTC Meeting cio-culture. partners: China, Japan, South As the transnational crimes Korea, Australia, Canada, EU, are spreading the ASEAN’s ob- India, New Zealand and US over jective and basic principles, sen- cooperation in SOMTC and aid ior officials of ASEAN meet every programmes. year to discuss preventing and They also held a meeting fighting 10 forms of transnational with representatives of the Phil- crimes such as terrorism, traf- ippines which will host the 20th ficking in persons, money laun- SOMTC in 2020. dry and cyber crimes. As a separate programme, The 19th SOMTC meeting they discussed the issues related was held on 24th and 25th July, with trading of ancient cultural with 24 agendas, and the meet- artefacts and management bor- ing was presided over by Deputy der areas in ASEAN region. Chief of Myanmar Police Force At the 19th Senior Officials Police Maj-Gen Myo Swe Win of Meeting on Transnational Crimes the Myanmar Police Force. and its Related Meetings-19th At the meeting, the senior SOMTC, the senior officials ex- officials discussed issues includ- change views and discussed the ing arms smuggling, terrorism, 2019-2025 plan for preventing and human trafficking, cybercrime, fighting terrorism, cyber crimes wildlife and timber illicit trading and extremism. — MNA Officials make public statements during a press release of the th19 Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational and suggestions made by work- Crime and its Related Meetings in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA ing groups. (Translated by TTN) 27 JULY 2019 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister U Min Thu meets with Ambassador of Switzerland

UNION Minister for the Office of Pyi Taw yesterday. Union Government U Min Thu During the meeting, they received Ambassador of Swit- discussed matters related to re- zerland to Myanmar Mr Tim form of General Administration Enderlin at his ministry in Nay Department, people-centred good governance, decentrali- zation, promoting the capacity Union Minister U Min Thu meets with Swiss Ambassador of public servants of GAD, and Mr Tim Enderlin in Nay Pyi Taw bilateral relations and collabo- yesterday. PHOTO: MNA rations with Switzerland.—MNA (Translated by TTN) Egypt Embassy celebrates 67th National Day in Yangon

THE Egyptian Embassy in My- Abdelsalam and the Union Min- anmar hosted a reception to ister. They next took documenta- celebrate the 67th National Day ry photographs with the guests of Egypt in Chatrium Hotel, Yan- who were then treated to the gon, yesterday. The Union Minis- dinner reception. ter for Education, Dr Myo Thein The event was graced by Gyi, and wife attended the event. other foreign ambassadors sta- At the opening ceremony, tioned in Yangon, diplomats, the national anthems of Myan- UN representatives and invited mar and Egypt were first played, guests. —MNA followed by opening remarks (Translated by Zaw Htet Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Egyptian Ambassador Mr Khaled Mohamed Abdelrahman Abdelsalam and from Egyptian Ambassador Mr Oo) attendees pose for a photo at the reception to mark 67th National Day of Egypt in Yangon yesterday. Khaled Mohamed Abdelrahman PHOTO: MNA

Some classes suspended at schools in Myanmar Post issues special Pwintbyu, Moenyo due to flooding commemorative stamp for month of Wagaung SIX schools in Pwintbyu Town- arrangements to help ensure danger mark since 25 July in ship, , have to that the studies of school chil- Moenyo, , be temporarily closed yesterday dren from the 14 schools are not On 25th July, the water because of flooding by the Ay- disrupted, said U Nway Wint reached 54.85 ft, over two ft eyawady River, according to the Kyaw, Head of Pwintbyu Town- above the danger mark. Pwintbyu Township Education ship Education Department. The education department Department. would make necessary arrange- The total number of schools Ayeyawady River forces ments for studies of the over 340 closed due to the flooding has eight schools to close in school children when the water reached 14, said the education Moenyo recedes so that their studies department. The level of water in the Ay- can not be disrupted.—IPRD The authorities are making eyawady River has crossed the (Translated by KZL)

MYANMAR Post of the Ministry The sale of the special of Transport and Communica- stamp will be launched at post tions, which monthly releases offices in states and regions at a series of postage stamps and 9:30 am on 1 August 2019 (1st covers marking the images of waxing of Wagoung 1381 ME). Myanmar traditional festivals As a special programme, and seasonal famous flowers, Central Post Offices of Nay Pyi will issue a special commem- Taw, Yangon and will orative postage stamp of de- stamp post mark and date on nomination K200 to mark the the commemorative stamps and month of Wagaung depicting First Day Covers bought on 1 its symbols of Sarye-tan pwe August 2019.—MNA (lot-casting) and Khatta flower Basic Education Primary School in Pwintbyu Township. PHOTO: TOWNSHIP IPRD (crinum amoenum). (Translated by TTN) 27 JULY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Thai companies eye Myanmar’s printing industry

By Aye Yamone “Two or three of 22 Thai compa- chemicals and consumable sup- erate to compete against them. Therefore, the country needs to nies which joined the event are plies, solution providers, inkjet Fair taxation plays a crucial role improve the banking sector. THREE Thai-based companies interested in the printing sector. services providers, manufactur- in fair market competition against There are more than 1,200 have shown interest in invest- They also went on an inspection ers of printing machinery, distrib- foreign companies. If banks can printing and publishing business- ing in Myanmar’s printing indus- tour of a leading printing compa- utors and retailers. ensure fair lending, it will provide es, with most of them based in try, said Ms Walikar Apayasiri, ny in Myanmar”, said Ms Walikar Myanmar’s printing busi- fair competition among them. If Yangon. The Thai-Myanmar Counsellor for Commercial Af- Apayasiri. nesses can match Thailand’s in- not, local businesses might be Business Matching on Printing fairs of the Royal Thai Embas- Introducing high quality vestors in technology, but their unable to compete”, said U Min and Packaging Innovation 2019 sy in Myanmar. She made her products and machinery will equipment is still lacking”, ac- Han, President of the Myanmar seeks to link Thai businessmen remarks at the Thai-Myanmar help improve Myanmar’s print- cording to the Myanmar Printers Printers and Publishers Asso- with Myanmar counterparts, pro- Business Matching on Printing ing industry. and Publishers Association. “It ciation. mote investment, support joint and Packaging Innovation 2019, The leading 22 Thai-listed will provide good potential to the Additionally, most local print- ventures and partnering between organized by the Thai embassy’s companies participating in the industry if they come to invest in ing and publishing enterprises the two countries, and exchange Commerce Affairs Office and held innovation event are leading sup- Myanmar. However, local busi- can only afford to operate sec- ideas among them. (Translated at the Hotel Novotel on Thursday. pliers of converting equipment, nesses are also required to coop- ond-hand machinery from Japan. by Ei Myat Mon) Myanmar fishery industry Myanmar needs packaging needs to weigh all options to techniques for high productivity meet EU market demands noted that packaging plays a By Aye Yamone MFF is working together with crucial role in production and fish farmers, processors and the innovation, as well as in im- AS 25 per cent of Myanmar’s Fisheries Department under the proving production rates. cold storage have been exported Ministry of Agriculture, Live- “Twenty-two Thai compa- to European Union markets, all stock and Irrigation to develop nies had been invited to display stakeholders in the supply chain the GAqP system. their packaging techniques in are required to ensure that My- The EU imposed economic this event. I hope this event anmar fishery products meet sanctions on Myanmar in 1997 will provide opportunities for EU market standards, accord- and in 2012, and reinstated GSP Myanmar businessmen to link ing to the Myanmar Fisheries preferences for Myanmar’s wild with them”, she added. Federation (MFF). caught fish and shrimps. Howev- The Myanmar market still At present, there are more er, it gave permission to export needs cups, bowls and bags, as than 120 cold-storage facilities in farmed fish and prawns in May, seen in packaging used by KFC Myanmar, and Myanmar Fisher- 2019. and Starbucks restaurants. ies Department, MFF and Myan- “As some of Myanmar’s cold Quality packaging products mar Fisheries Products Proces- storage facilities are now eligible are still required in the market. sors and Exporters Association for export to EU markets, we Tasty samples of food packaging design displayed at Thai-Myanmar Thailand has a sophis- have been working to ensure need to grasp this opportunity Business Matching on Printing and Packaging Innovation 2019 in ticated packaging industry. that these cold storage facilities and have to farm those fish and Yangon. PHOTO: MYINT MAUNG Myanmar’s productivity will meet the rules and regulations prawns demanded by EU mar- develop if Myanmar collabo- of the EU countries. kets”, U Win Kyaing pointed out. THAI-Myanmar Business by the Thai Embassy in four rates with neighboring Thai- “We need to mull over the The EU constitutes 10 per Matching on Printing and years. land’s printing and packaging various possibilities to gain more cent of Myanmar’s fishery ex- Packaging Innovation 2019, At the event, Ms Walikar companies, noted officials. market share in the EU. We have ports. From 1 May onward, My- held at Novotel Hotel on Apayasiri, Counsellor for Com- — Myint Maung to analyze the market to under- anmar’s farmed fish, including Thursday, was the first pack- mercial Affairs from the Roy- stand their tastes and the mar- rohu, mrigal, catla, carp, tiger aging exhibition sponsored al Thai Embassy in Myanmar, (Translated by La Wonn) ket climate”, said U Win Kyaing, prawn, whiteleg shrimp, tilapia, General Secretary of MFF. striped catfish, soft shell crab Earlier, only fish caught and barb, are able to be sold in in the wild were permitted to the EU. Contractors join with Real Estate be exported to the EU market, There are 480,000 acres of and were only sold to ten EU fish and prawn breeding farms Association to sell over 10,000 apartments countries, including the UK, It- across the country. Myanmar ex- aly, France, Cyprus, the Nether- ports fishery products to 40 for- lands, Sweden, Greece, Belgium eign countries, including those By Aye Yamone contractors. Furthermore, we will them. At present, apartment and Germany. in the European Union, China, OVER 10,000 apartments devel- join foreign projects launched in units worth K30 to 100 million Starting 1 May, however, Saudi Arabia, the US, Japan, oped by the Myanmar Licensed Myanmar to sell more units”, are being sold in the real estate Myanmar’s farmed fish and Singapore, and Thailand. Contractors Association (MLCA) said U Khin Maung than, chair market. In addition to the Yangon prawns became eligible for ex- Myanmar exports US$20 will be sold by the Myanmar Real of MRESA. Those companies market, other regions and states port to the EU. Yet, Myanmar million worth of fish to EU mar- Estate Services Association listed in MRESA will hold sales also experience similar market currently ships only rohu to the kets, with an estimated volume (MRESA). The MLCA signed a expos if the contractors or real conditions. Those apartments of- EU market, while tilapia, van- of 10,000 tons in the 2017-2018 Memorandum of Understanding estate developers ask real estate fering home-loan plans are sell- namei whiteleg shrimp, and Fiscal Year. (MoU) with MRESA in February, agencies to sell their apartment ing well. The member companies large perch are in high demand. Some 568,227 tonnes of 2019 to sell their apartments. units, condominiums and hous- of MLCA have not yet disclosed In a bid to meet EU import fishery products, worth $717.7 “We have a plan to sell more ing projects that are partially or those lists of units that MRESA standards, fishery products must million, were exported during than 10,000 units from MLCA, completely developed. has sold. The real estate service be produced by only those hatch- the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, ac- as per on MoU we agreed to. We Additionally, they also pro- draft law has been submitted to eries that comply with Good cording to MFF statistics. will also sell apartments and con- vide rental services to custom- the Pyithu Hluttaw. (Translated Aquaculture Practices (GAqP). (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) dominiums developed by other ers who bought apartments from by EMM) 27 JULY 2019 27 JULY 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 9

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Myanmar ready to Office of the President Order 32/2019 The road to helping Myanmar migrant workers th 10 Waning of Waso, 1381 ME resolve Rakhine issue Interviewer : Maw Si (26th July 2019) PHOTO : HTEIN NAN NAW based upon agreement Union Minister permitted to resign We have appointed five labour attachés in Thailand, two in Malaysia and one in South Korea IN accordance with the provisions stated in article 235 (b) of the with Bangladesh Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and section 68 (a) of Union Government Law, U Khin Maung Cho, Union Minister to ensure our citizens receive the full rights of the respective country’s labour laws, can work for Industry has been permitted to resign of his own volition.

ORDER to accelerate the repatriation process, Myanmar U Win Shein Sd/ Win Myint IN will dispatch a team of high-level officials, accompanied in relative safety, and are protected from human trafficking. Director General, Labour Department President by representatives of ASEAN and the AHA Centre to Bangla- Republic of the Union of Myanmar desh, to explain to the displaced persons about preparations that have been made for their return. ITH other countries vantages to working abroad, to send labour attachés, we co- They can also contact the de- with both the necessary citizenship Myanmar has already provided Bangladesh with the vil- in the region having there are a variety of challeng- ordinate with the Myanmar em- partment’s Facebook page, ‘Safe documents and the Thai govern- lage-wise list of verified displaced persons, separated into seven better wages due to es and hurdles as well. These bassy there for these matters. Migration’ or contact the complaint ment-issued TR-38 temporary res- groups for smooth repatriation, which reflects Myanmar’s Wtheir higher eco- advantages include those that To give an overview, we are mechanisms in Nay Pyi Taw (067- idential card between 10 March readiness to accept the voluntary return of displaced persons nomic development and advanced benefit the individual, such as helping our citizens working in 430184, 067-430284), Yangon (01- 2014 to 31 May 2019. to Myanmar in a safe and dignified manner. communication technologies con- a wider range of employment Thailand through the guidance 650089, 01-650187) or the migrant We opened One Stop Service Hence, Bangladesh tributing to their social networking choices and sufficient income, of the Ambassador there and worker branch department (067- Centers in Mai Sei, Maw Sot, and Myanmar Daily Weather Report should make returnees ready, platforms, an increasing number and those that benefit their in cooperation between the 430183, 067-430185). Ranong on 10 March 2014 for My- (Issued at 7:00 pm Friday 26th July, 2019) The main family-wise and village-wise, of Myanmar citizens are searching home country, such as raising five labour attachés and CSOs They can also contact the anmar workers who still had valid for repatriation from those for jobs overseas. national GDP through send- like FED, MWRN, JACBA and Myanmar embassies and labour temporary visas to have their work BAY INFERENCE: According to the observations at (18:30) obstacle for the verified lists, and repatriation The following is an interview ing money back to one’s family, the Myanmar Overseas Em- attachés in Thailand, Malaysia permit extended. When the center hrs M.S.T today, the low pressure area over the Northwest of the first batch of verified with U Win Shein, the Direc- thus collectively providing so- ployment Agencies Federation and South Korea through via their was closed on 30 June 2016, it had Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal area of West Bengal repatriation is displaced persons to Myan- tor-General of the Department of cial security to the family. (MOEAF). phone number, Viber and Line ac- helped 575,544 workers. still persists. Monsoon is strong to vigorous over the Bay the presence mar should follow the bilat- Labour, where we cover his depart- But the pitfalls of migrant U Win Shein Myanmar workers who counts. We opened a Temporary Data of Bengal and moderate over the Andaman Sea. eral agreements between the ment’s tasks in ensuring the rights workers are the dangers of be- have applied for social welfare Q: Could you please elaborate Collection Center at the ordinary of hardline two countries. of Myanmar’s migrant workers. ing trafficked, having your wages Korea for work. FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 27th If both neighbours follow cut through brokers, lack of securi- July, 2019: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in groups inside the arrangements, repatria- Q: Could you tell us what are the ty and having to work in hazardous Q: Could you give us an update Lower and Magway Regions, fairly widespread in Bangladesh who tion can be a success. leading factors causing people conditions. on the progress of ensuring the Mandalay and Taninthayi Regions and widespread in the The main obstacle for the to find employment overseas? Only a few people who are ei- migrant workers have full rights remaining Regions and States with regionally heavyfalls in do not want repatriation is the presence U Win Shein: Migration has ther professional in a certain field and protection. Rakhine, Kayin and Mon States and isolated heavyfalls in of hardline groups inside U Win Shein: The Union Gov- Upper Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Yangon and Ayeyarwady Re- repatriation, but Bangladesh who do not want ernment has enacted migrant gions, Kachin and Chin States. Degree of certainty is (100%). want to increase repatriation, but want to in- Our citizens can also contact the Migrant Re- worker policies and is conducting crease international pressure prioritized management tasks STATE OF THE SEA: Occasional squalls with rough seas international to create a so-called “Safe source Center (MRC), Department of Labour concerning their welfare. They’re will be experienced Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along pressure to create Zone” to advance their polit- and employment offices in their respective also revising or legislating laws Rakhine Coast. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach ical agenda. state or region to ask about the essential facts that reflect the requirements of the (40) m.p.h. Sea will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar a so-called “Safe Myanmar is taking firm current situation and negotiating waters. Wave height will be about (9– 11)feet in Deltaic, Gulf steps to resolve the Rakhine of the country they are going to work in or to with relevant countries on these of Mottama, off and along Rakhine Coast and about (4-8)feet Zone” to advance issue. consult on difficulties they are facing. matters. off and along Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. But steps, including We have appointed five labour their political building trust and harmony attachés in Thailand, two in Ma- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Generally agenda. between the two communities laysia and one in South Korea to strong monsoon. in Rakhine State, takes time become an important aspect of or skilled technicians are capable ensure our citizens receive the full and space, since the Rakhine today’s world as people search of finding work in developed coun- rights of the respective country’s FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING issue is a complex one. for better income, higher living tries, such as Japan or Singapore. labour laws, can work in relative AREA FOR 27th July, 2019: Some rain or thundershowers. It is both a political and economic issue, involving cross-bor- standards and more fulfillment in The rest who have average or be- safety, and are protected from hu- Degree of certainty is (100%). der irregular migration since colonial time, along with poverty, their lives. low the necessary skill level go man trafficking. Officials provide aid to families of returnees at a handover ceremony near Myanmar-Thailand border. and a lack of rule of law and security. While there are numerous ad- to Thailand, Malaysia and South In the countries we’re unable FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING There had also been a deep rooted history of tensions, mutu- AREA FOR 27th July, 2019: Some rain or thundershowers. al mistrust and fear between the ethnic communities of Rakhine in Thailand can receive medical on what you have done for the passport issuance center in Samut Degree of certainty is (100%). and the migrant communities. It will take time to educate both treatment at any government clin- Myanmar workers in Thailand. Sakon province on 15 March this communities to live harmoniously, as people of different faiths ic or hospital there, in addition to U Win Shein: We opened tempo- year, as it has the highest concen- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING are living in peace and harmony throughout Myanmar. other rights outlined in their social rary visa centers for undocument- tration of Myanmar workers there. AREA FOR 27th July, 2019: One or two rain or thunder- Religious edifices of different faiths stand side by side in welfare law. ed Myanmar workers in Thailand Our two countries have showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). many cities in Myanmar. It is of utmost importance to try to Social welfare does not cover from 2009 to July 2013 and helped also negotiated and opened nine understand different narratives, the historical facts and com- those working in the agriculture 1,680,556 workers get fully docu- centers in Samut Sakon 1 and WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thun- plete information about this communal conflict before making and fishery sectors nor for do- mented. 2, Samut Prakan, Mae Sei, Mae dershowers will be widespread in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon a judgement on the issue. mestic helpers, so they have to On 10 March 2014, we helped Sot, Ranong, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Region and scattered in . Myanmar is creating a conducive environment for the purchase hospital cards but they workers who have finished their Sawan and Saung Kalaw. We have returnees, in cooperation with UN agencies and our ASEAN will still receive the same medical four-year entry visa, have the nec- sent mobile teams to areas with team. The trilateral MoU with UNDP and UNHCR was extended treatments. essary citizenship documents and the highest number of Myanmar last May, and access has been given to over eighty villages in Our citizens can also contact used up their temporary visas by workers and issued certificates of Rakhine State during their four rounds of field assessments. the Migrant Resource Center opening an ordinary passport issu- identity (CI) to them. We have is- In these efforts, we would welcome willing partners who (MRC), Department of Labour and ing office at the Myanmar embassy sued 1,099,586 Cis between 3 March sincerely wish to see a sustainable resolution of the issue. employment offices in their respec- in Bangkok. We have issued ordi- 2017 to 30 June 2018. Myanmar stands ready to resolve the issue with the coopera- tive state or region to ask about the nary visas for 88,285 workers as of To be continued tion of Bangladesh, based on the previously reached bilateral essential facts of the country they 31 May 2019. Translated by Pen Dali Thin Thin May, agreement. are going to work in or to consult The office issued ordinary vi- Call 09251022355,09974424848 Myanmar Government is steping up safeguards against pitfalls of migrant workers. on difficulties they are facing. sas for 125,799 Myanmar workers 27 JULY 2019 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR More tourists visiting new tourism destination of Ruby Land www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com WITH the opening of a new ACTING CHIEF EDITOR tourist destination in Mogok, Aye Min Soe Ruby Land in Mandalay Region, [email protected] the number of local travelers SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT and tourists has increased, said Kyaw Myaing U San Yu, the Assistant Direc- tor of the Directorate of Hotels SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min and Tourism (Mandalay). Zaw Htet Oo Previously, tourists were Win Ko Ko Aung not allowed to visit the Mogok

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Region. However, the Man- Ye Htut Tin, dalay Region Government [email protected] now permits tourists to visit Mogok Town, using the Man- LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), dalay-Madaya-Thabeikkyin [email protected] route beginning in the third Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), week of September, 2018, with [email protected] an aim to develop the tourism TRANSLATORS sector. Khaing Thanda Lwin, Moreover, the regional gov- Photo shows the view of Mogok which is also known as Ruby Land. PHOTO: MAUNG THA Hay Mar Tin Win, ernment opened new tourist Ei Myat Mon Kyaw Zin Lin destinations, such as Kyauk Pya mote tourism development. Authorities are also mak- tour agencies, over 1,300 tour- Kyaw Zin Tun That, Pan Lin and Barned vil- Due to the permission of the ing arrangements to open the ists and over 5,000 local trav- lages in February, 2019. Mogok Mandalay regional govern- natural waterfall. Currently, ellers visited Mogok region REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, town has long been famous for ment, local travellers can also the number of tourists, as well between October 2018 and [email protected] its gemstones, especially rubies visit Mogok Town, as well as as local travellers, has been the third week of July, 2019. Aye Yamon Oo and sapphires. some villages, to observe the increasingly visiting Mogok —Min HtetAung (Mandalay Mogok’s 800th anniver- natural resources and ethnic region. Sub-printing house) (Trans- PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar sary was celebrated to pro- cultures. With the management of lated by Hay Mar)

COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, High demand drives up price of palm trees in Ngathayauk Tsp Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe trees as building materials, said It takes over 20 years to EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, U Kyaw Swar from Htannge grow a palm tree for harvest- Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Village. ing. Moreover, a palm tree can Although Ngathayauk produce only 10 leaves per CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Township grows a variety of season. Hotline - 09 974424114 palm trees, there are few- All parts of palm trees are er palm tree climbers, as useful, including palm fruit and ADVERTISING & MARKETING many leave for their jobs over- milk as cow food, branches for ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 seas. chairs, tables, baskets and fenc- [email protected] Therefore, palm tree grow- es, leaves for shelters, and buds [email protected] ers sell palm trees to be used in for doll and bead making.

Printed and published at the Global New house building, cowshed shel- The price of palm trees Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at ters and materials to produce has risen, as more of the No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan other accessories. public uses palm materials Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light Earlier, the price of palm for building homes, and its of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Photo shows palm trees in Ngathayauk Tsp. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. PHOTO : KO HTAIN (NGATHAYAUK) trees fetched K12,000 per tree, branches for fence materials, but has now more than doubled said U Kyaw Swar.—Ko Htain [email protected] PALM tree growers are thriv- NyaungU District, because of to K25,000 per tree, said U Kyaw (Ngathayauk) www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM ing in Ngathayauk Township, the popularity of using palm Swar. (Translated by La Wonn)

Forms distributed for purchase of over 60 school buses

By Nyein Nyein for 21 buses are still under scru- The Yangon Region gov- ernment’s school bus scheme tiny”, said U Hla Aung. ernment has initiated a school aims to create a systematic THE Yangon Region Transport Applications for school bus transport plan and has school bus system, instead Authority (YRTA) has distrib- buses, along with information purchased 200 buses, of which of allowing a market-based uted purchase request forms about the importer company, 102 are currently serving 12 system, said U Phyo Min for 66 school buses, so far this the respective schools’ ap- schools, said U Aung Nyi Nyi Thein, Chief Minister of the Write for us year, for transporting students proval, and certificate from Maw, Managing Director of the Region.

We appreciate your feedback and in Yangon Region, said U Hla the Road Transport Adminis- YRTA. The 102 school buses In the current academic contributions. If you have any comments Aung, Joint Secretary of the tration Department regarding are transporting 1,946 students. year, school buses which meet or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email YRTA, at a press conference bus specifications, have to be “The number of students the 12-point guideline issued [email protected] held on Wednesday. submitted to the YRTA. The wanting to use school bus ser- by RTAD have been allowed with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only “As of 22 July, requests for school bus operators will be vices is rising. We are collecting to operate in the region. While able to publish “Letter to the Editor” 13 applicants for 15 buses have allowed to participate, if they data. We will provide services new school buses are being im- that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words been forwarded to the Yangon meet 12 guidelines set by the after drawing up the route,” ported, old school vehicles are please be aware that your letter will be Region government, and those Ministry of Transportation and said U Aung Nyi Nyi Maw. still operating. edited. of the remaining 20 applicants Communications. The Yangon Region gov- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 27 JULY 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ ASIA 11 14,381 scholars sent abroad in three-year period NEWS IN BY the permission of the Education, Health and Human Resource Development Committee and Scholarship Selection Committee, Union-level institutions, Union ministries, Nay Pyi Taw Council and State/Regional government have granted scholarships to study BRIEF abroad. The following table illustrates the yearly scholars sent between April 2016 to June 2019. Hong Kong Types of Classes Total protesters rally at No. Academic Year Non-Gradu- Graduate/ Di- Master De- Doctorate airport to ‘educate’ ate Class ploma Class gree Class Class visitors 1 2016, April to December 2,563 39 202 181 2,985

2 2017, January to December 3,714 43 498 196 4,451 HONG KONG — Thousands of 3 2018, January to December 4,212 51 398 173 4,834 Hong Kongers, including flight 4 2019 January to June 2,017 6 54 34 2,111 attendants, held a rally in the Total 12,506 139 1,152 584 14,381 airport’s arrivals hall on Friday to “educate” visitors about the A total of 14,381 scholarship students from 54 departments from Union level organizations, Ministries, Nay Pyi Taw Council and State/ demonstrations currently grip- Regional governments have been sent to 70 foreign countries. ping the international finance Out of 14,381 students, 12,506 students were sent to ordinary classes, 139 students were sent to graduate and diploma classes, 1,152 hub as it braces for another students were sent to Master Degree classes and 584 student were sent to PhD classes. weekend of protests. There were 2,941 students sent to India, 2,776 students were sent to Republic of China, 2,160 students were sent to Japan, 1,742 The cavernous hall is usual- students were sent to Thailand, and 939 students were sent to Republic of Korea.—MNA ly filled with excited friends and relatives waiting to greet loved ones as they make their way out of one of the world’s busiest air- N Korea fired new guided weapon as ports. But on Friday visitors were greeted by a sea of black-clad protesters chanting anti-govern- warning against South: state media ment slogans, holding banners and handing out flyers — the PYONGYANG — North Korean orbit” would make it hard to in- information desk plastered in a leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the tercept, and characterized the tapestry of colourful sticky notes. “demonstration” firing of a “new- guided weapon system as “newly —AFP type tactical guided weapon” on deployed for operation.” Thursday to send a warning to Kim said North Korea’s South Korea against holding a “development and possession Cambodia shows site joint military drill with the Unit- of such state-of-the-art weaponry of alleged ‘secret deal’ ed States next month, state-run system is of huge eventful signif- media reported Friday. icance in developing our armed with China on naval The report came after forces and guaranteeing the se- base Pyongyang fired two missiles curity of the country by military from its east coast into the force,” according to KCNA. REAM — The Cambodian govern- Sea of Japan on Thursday The news agency also quot- ment took dozens of reporters to morning that Seoul says were ed Kim as saying, “We cannot but see a naval base on the country’s a new type of short-range bal- develop nonstop super powerful southwestern coast on Friday, listic missile that flew about weapon systems to remove the in a bid to dispel suspicions 600 kilometers. Photo taken at Seoul station on 9 May, 2019, shows people watching a potential and direct threats to that Cambodia and China have The test was aimed at send- television screen reporting on North Korea — after the country fired two the security of our country that entered into a secret agreement ing a “solemn warning to the unidentified projectiles thought to be short-range missiles. PHOTO: exist in the south.” to allow Chinese forces exclusive KYODO NEWS south Korean military warmon- North Korea recently said access to part of it. gers who are running high fever that it may reconsider its sus- Speaking at Ream Naval in their moves to introduce the on the United States and South ultramodern weapons and mili- pension of nuclear and inter- Base in Preah Sihanouk Prov- ultramodern offensive weap- Korea to halt joint military drills, tary exercises, Kim was quoted continental ballistic missile ince, Defense Ministry spokes- ons into south Korea and hold which Pyongyang regards as re- as saying by the news agency. tests if the United States and man Chhum Socheat told some military exercise,” the Korean hearsals for invasion. The report said the missile’s the South go ahead with joint 70 local and foreign reporters, Central News Agency said. Seoul should stop “suicidal” specific features of the “low-al- drills as planned in August. “You are all here and you see North Korea has long called acts such as the introduction of titude gliding and leaping flight —Kyodo News with your own eyes whether any part of this naval base is for the Chinese?” “We have nothing to hide. Iran frees nine Indian crew from seized tanker: India govt Cambodia is a small country and this area is also small, while sat- NEW DELHI — Iran has freed oil shipment website reported captured by Iranian forces last had been given access to Stena ellites can view everywhere,” he nine of 12 Indian crew from a that the MT Riah crossed into week. The Stena Impero and its Impero crew. “All 18 Indian crew said, while suggesting an ulterior Panama-flagged tanker seized on Iranian waters on July 14 and 23 crew have been impounded members on board are safe and motive behind the “baseless alle- July 14, India’s foreign ministry stopped transmitting signals at the southern port of Bandar doing fine. Will continue to push gation” of a secret deal concluded said Friday. shortly after. Abbas for allegedly breaking “in- for their early release,” junior with China. Iran had accused the MT India’s foreign ministry did ternational maritime rules”. The foreign minister V Muraleedha- Also Friday, Defence Riah ship of smuggling contra- not give details of the release of vessel is at the heart of the show- ran said on Twitter. Images from Minister Tea Banh accused The band fuel when it was detained, the nine men. down between Iran and Britain. inside the ship released by Iran Wall Street Journal, which last amid mounting tensions between It left 21 other Indians in Ira- Apart from the 18 Indians, on Monday showed some Indian week reported on the alleged the Iranian government and Brit- nian detention however, including there are three Russians, a Lat- crew sat around a table, chatting deal, had the “bad intention” of ain and the US over shipping in three others from the MT Riah vian and a Filipino on the ship. and smiling. Two members could undermining peace and security the Strait of Hormuz. and 18 from the British-flagged India announced on Thurs- be seen cooking in the ship’s in Cambodia and in the wider The TankerTrackers online Stena Impero tanker which was day that its diplomats in Iran kitchen.—AFP region.—Kyodo News 27 JULY 2019 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Macron to meet Britain’s Johnson to discuss post-Brexit ties: French minister

PARIS — French Presi- “What I would like to dent Emmanuel Macron do in the coming weeks will receive Britain’s is that we can go through new Prime Minister Bo- this stage and negotiate, ris Johnson here soon to calmly ... how to work af- discuss the relationship terwards. What is still to between the two coun- negotiate is the future re- FILE PHOTO : Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. PHOTO: AFP tries after Brexit, French lationship,” the minister French President Emmanuel European Affairs Minister said. Macron. PHOTO: AFP Amelie de Montchalin said In his first speech as US House passes 2-year on Friday. ter said the divorce deal prime minister, Johnson While stressing there agreed between former on Wednesday pledged to budget deal to raise spending, was no question of rene- British Prime Minister bring Britain out of the EU gotiating the Brexit deal, Theresa May and the Eu- by 31 October, saying “no de Montchalin told state- ropean Union (EU), which ifs, no buts.” He warned suspend debt ceiling run France 2 television Britain’s parliament had that there would be a hard that Britain will “remain rejected three times, Brexit if the EU refused to WASHINGTON — US the chamber leave town for until the president signs a partner after the Brexit.” showed how the separa- renegotiate the withdraw- House passed a budget the summer recess. on it. Trump applauded The French minis- tion should be carried out. al agreement.—Xinhua deal Thursday that will “This agreement was the agreement, saying it boost overall spending lev- reached and it will meet “greatly helps our Military els and suspend the federal the needs of the people and our Vets.” Maltese Armed Forces rescue 76 migrants debt ceiling for the next two whom we are honored to Representing a signif- years. represent,” House Speaker icant bipartisan compro- VALLETTA — A group of search and rescue region, This is the second time The agreement, struck Nancy Pelosi as she advo- mise, the bill will see the 76 migrants have been res- and the Maltese Armed in July that a vessel with between the White House cated the passage of the budget cap for discretion- cued by the Armed Forces Forces brought them to the migrants has arrived on and Congress in a biparti- bill during a debate before ary spending rise to 1.37 of Malta and disembarked naval base at around 6 pm. Maltese shores. san fashion Monday, covers lawmakers cast their votes. trillion dollars in 2020 and at the naval base on Thurs- The migrants, all men, Earlier this month, 44 fiscal years 2020 and 2021, The Democratic congress- 1.375 trillion dollars in 2021. day afternoon. claimed to be from South migrants, including a baby, and would raise overall woman led the Congress in It includes parity between The boat that the mi- Sudan, Guinea and Ghana, were brought to Malta af- spending levels by 320 bil- negotiating the deal with increases in defense spend- grants travelled in was in according to the Armed ter they were rescued at lion US dollars above the Treasury Secretary Steven ing and domestic, non-de- distress within the Maltese Forces of Malta. sea.—Xinhua strict limits set in 2011. Mnuchin, who represents fense outlays, a priority for It would also suspend the administration in the House Speaker Nancy Pe- the federal debt ceiling un- talks. losi, a California Democrat. HINDU FAMILIES WILL OFFER WASO ROBES AND SOON til 31 July, 2021, prevent- The Senate’s recess While Democrats managed TO THE STATE SANGHA MAHANAYAKA SAYADAWS & ing the United States from starts on 2 August, giving to clinch 77.4 billion dollars defaulting on its payment the upper chamber addi- in “offsets” for spending in- STATE PARIYATTI SASANA UNIVERSITY (YGN) SAYADAWS obligations. The Treasury tional time to vote on the creases — down from the Sanatan Dharma Swayamsevak Sangh (H.Q) and Hindu Families has Organizing Department has estimat- measure. If passed by the original White House pro- a Donation Ceremony to offer “Soon”, Waso robes to the State Sangha Maha Nayaka ed that a potential default Senate, the proposed bill posal asking for 150 billion Committee Sayadaws and State Pariyatti Sasana University Sayadaws at Kabaye Hill could have happened as will be sent to President dollars — Republicans can “Mogok Soon Sar ” on Sunday 4th August 2019 from 9:00 a.m. onwards. soon as early September. Donald Trump’s desk for boast the victory of secur- Hindu Families and well wishers are cordially invited to participate and offer The passage of the signature. ing more defense spending their Donations in this ceremony. Well wishers may contact for contribution to Bipartisan Budget Act Trump tweeted earlier in the agreement — 738 Ph: 09-450010762, 09-5179532, 09-254222233, 09-5124646, 09-5165001, 09-975691999 and further information. of 2019 in the House by a in the day urging House billion dollars in 2020 and Sanatan Dharma Swayamsevak Sangh (H.Q) vote of 284-149 came one Republicans to support the 741 billion dollars in 2021. No. 227/229, 37th Street, Yangon. day before lawmakers in deal, which is not yet a law 0—Xinhua

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151years old Pakhan Gyi Ancient Monastery. PHOTO: MAUNG THA (ARCHAEOLOGY)

Heading towards By Maung Tha (Archaeology) Pakhan monastery

E were late to observe petrified sal fossils dubbed as esteemed by even King Mindon. nge monastery due to informa- nathakha kept in the Gandakuti stone dragon by local people as we took a short time The court of counsellor built a tion but U Yan Way donated the Chamber of the pagoda outside in visiting Hsingaung Hill on Myaung-Pareinma motor monastery decorated with archi- monastery to the religion with the iron rods of the chamber. W road on the way from Myinmu to Pakokku. After greet- tectural works in Konbaung era sharing merits gained in order We knew the chamber where ing friend U Pho Shwe residing on the hill, we came back to Myaung in Pakhannge. The monastery in to remove suspicion of the king. the Buddha images are being along Pareinma road. Afterwards, we drove along Mandalay- Pakhannge was built of 332 posts On arrival at Pakhangyi Vil- kept is closed at 4 pm every af- road and turned left before arriving in ChaungU and then passed in measurement of about 12 feet lage on Yesagyo-Pakokku road, ternoon. These Buddha images through Hsinbyushin Bridge crossing Chindwin River to be able to in circumference. As such, it was we firstly entered Pakhangyi Si- were made of Tharekkhan wood proceed to Pakokku. named with mathematical num- thushin Pagoda on left side of in the reign of King Alaungsithu. At Myaing junction, we turned left from the road and arrived bers in Myanmar alphabets “Sein the road without proceeding to The well-wisher for Pa- in Pakhangyi of Yesagyo Township in the evening. The areas under khan Sithushin Pagoda was Min the title of Pakhan are still located as Pakhangyi and Pakhannge in Sithu, elder brother of Ko Gyi Yesagyo Township of Magway Region as well as Pakhannge in Sale. Granary Counsellor U Po Toke built Kyaw (Min Kyaw Swa) which Pakhangyi is 10 miles from Yesagyo and 17 miles from Pakokku. and donated Pakhangyi Monastery was paid respects by those who Currently, Pakhangyi Village-tract formed with Nagatwin, Myauk- believe spirits. In the reign of pyin, Thetywa, Pyithaya, Taungminkyaung and Ywatha villages is as residence for Abbot U Guna, a King Theingo in era, the home to more than 3,700 people of 733 households at 677 houses. teacher in his childhood, in 1230 two brothers Min Sithu and Min Local people are engaging in agricultural tasks. Kyaw Swa arrived in the region of In line with the Kawilekkhana Thetpon Treatise (Kavilekkhana Myanmar era (around 1868 AD). Pakhan and established Pakhan spelling treatise) compiled by Seinta Kyawthu title recipient U Aw City. In 480 Myanmar era when mentioning “four hundred recruits, name of town, calling it Pakhan”, King Alaungsithu ruled Bagan Pakhan was an area of recruiting 400 troops for the royal army in the Si Kyaung Taing Lone Hmat”. Pakhannge, five miles from Pa- empire, Sithushin Pagoda was reign of ancient Myanmar kings. At that time, Myanmar did not have As U Yan Way built the mon- khangyi. It is known that the area built in Pakhan City for public the permanent armed forces. However, towns across the nation were astery as his hall, some persons was called East Moat, Nyaung- obeisance. Sithushin Pagoda has classified at different levels to recruit troops for the royal armed forc- who envied him submitted to sin Ward. When we arrived at a Buddha image placed on 11 el- es. In tradition, towns based on population needed to recruit troops King Mindon on arrangements Sithushin Pagoda at over 5 pm, ephant statues. ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds. of U Yan Way to rival the king for we had only chance of paying After paying homage to Si- Pakhangyi Village in Yesagyo Township was famous in Myanmar the throne. People in successive homage to four Buddha images thushin Pagoda on the hillock, history because it was related to matters concerning U Yan Way, who eras said that at a time when King namely Sithushin, Shinmataung, we descended to Yesagyo-Pakok- was a Court of Counsellor for Pakhan. He was a court of counsellor Mindon himself visited Pakhan- Myatpaungmyinzu and Dekkhi- ku motor road. We then strolled 27 JULY 2019 27 JULY 2019 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15

since 1992. of the monastery and transport- Toke was appointed as Hmankin works and masterpieces of low- The monastery was built ed teak logs to Pakhan through Counsellor. er flowers. Myanmar language with long lower posts and it has Chindwin River. He spent K54,672 The monastery was built dictionary defines Marabin as been installed with five ladders. on transport of timber logs and with the use of 254 teak posts. the walls which take place from Two brick ladders can be seen construction of the monastery, Number of teak posts was count- the floor to the roof at the royal in front of the monastery. We as- with Myanmar alphabetic mark- ed in Myanmar alphabets with palace. cended the monastery from the ing “Kwan Thee Ta Lone Pho” Kyaung Myet Ywe. Generally, The monasteries built in left side ladder and paid homage in mathematical numbers. The girth of posts was between six Konbaung era have been pre- to the abbot upstairs. The disci- alphabets representing digits feet and four inches and seven served till today. Among them, ple who is maintaining the mon- in Myanmar language must be feet and two inches each. Top significant ancient monasteries astery conducted us round the counted back. As per the infor- of the posts was 30 inches in di- built of wood are Sale Yokesone Monastery, , Pakhangyi Monastery from Pa- khangyi and Golden Palace in Mandalay. As two ancient mon- asteries have been in Pakhan region, although the monastery in Pakhangyi is in almost original conditions, the monastery in Pa- khannge remains posts and brick stairways only. Despite having information about displaying stone inscrip- tions, ancient palm leave inscrip- tions, ancient coins, earthen pots and cups, Buddha images, orna- mental backdrop in the reign of King Mindon, spears, swords and long and short helmets of ancient royal soldiers at the archaeolog- ical museum in Pakhangyi, we missed chance to visit the mu- seum on our arrival because it was time of closing the museum. However, I remembered a mes- Antique wood carving sculptures. PHOTO MIN HTET AUNG(MAN SUBPRINTING) sage of my friend to observe a rare, ancient betel box displayed ameter. The highest post of the at the museum. monastery was 90 feet long. While After visiting all places of visiting the monastery, as the dis- Pakhangyi monastery, it was ciple of the monastery showed evening. Thus, we all proceeded two large posts with smell of san- to Pakokku, 17 miles from the dalwood at a place, we tasted the monastery. Actually, we were smell. The disciple explained that not satisfied with observation of two sandalwood posts were used Pakhangyi Monastery. I remem- in construction of the monastery. ber grandeur of ancient wooden The monastery was shaped buildings with significant deco- with 24 sections in length and 12 rated works across Myanmar sections in width. As such, the where plentiful of teak forests building of monastery had 23 are thriving in successive eras. rooms in length and 11 rooms As a result, the ancient monas- in width. teries built of a large number of The chamber of the Bud- teak posts dubbed as 100-post dha image at the right top of the monasteries can be seen in some monastery was placed with seven rural areas till today. tiers. The main building at the Among them, as a more than Photo: Maung Tha (Archaeology) left side was constructed with 150 years old monastery built of three-storey terraced roof. A Bud- over 80 teak posts in Myinni Vil- along the way to Pakhangyi Mon- monastery. Pakhangyi Monastery mation, Pakhangyi Monastery dha image made in Yadanabon lage of Ywathaya Village-tract in astery in Nagatwin Ward from the was built with a chamber of Bud- was built in a two-year period. era was kept on the throne in the Thegon Township, Bago Region, old west moat after passing the dha statue, Sanu hall, Dhamma U Po Toke stayed at the chamber. Wooden beams and pur- was destroyed by fire on 14 De- motor road. The wooden monas- preaching hall and refectory. We monastery of Abbot U Guna’s lins used at the monastery were cember 2015, it was a great loss tery decorated with architectural viewed round the monastery monastery. In adult, he became sown timbers with measurement for ancient works. works in late Konbaung era that along the wide warrantor. Sanu a captain of boat. At a time when of 24 inches in breadth and eight As Myanmar’s ancient cul- we saw from the motor road was Hall is defined as a building to King Bagan and prince Mindon inches in thickness. Hence, these tural heritage buildings with of grandeur and magnificence connect two main buildings at confronted each other, U Po Toke beams and purlins were fitted at high value of culture including in sunray of evening. The over monasteries or royal palaces. provided the boat and commod- the teak posts through mortises. Pakhangyi Monastery have been 100 year old ancient monastery Granary Counsellor U ities as the military rations to The ceiling of Sanu hall was preserved as much as possible is located at southwest corner Po Toke built and donated Pa- prince Mindon by estimating decorated with flowers in arts and till today, we have opportunities of the walls of Pakhan City. We khangyi Monastery as residence the future prospects. When King crafts. However, we saw some to observe them. Such a move have heard that the walls of for Abbot U Guna, a teacher in Mindon thronged the royal pal- parts of damage at floral ara- is a high prestige of Myanmar Pakhan City were very broad his childhood, in 1230 Myanmar ace after holding up the victory besques on the ceilings. The posts people in preserving buildings among those of ancient cities in era (around 1868 AD). With the over King Bagan, King Mindon and walls as well as Marabin of of forefathers in the time of new Myanmar. The Department of Ar- permit of King Mindon, the coun- responded to benefits of U Po the monastery were decorated generations. chaeology and National has been sellor cut teak logs from the king’s Toke with appointing him as with magnificent arts and crafts, Translated by Than Tun Aung preserving Pakhangyi Monastery forest to use them in construction granary counsellor. Later, U Po floral arabesques, diamond shape 27 JULY 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Week 18 MNL matches to be broadcast live on free-to-air channels

THE Week 18 matches of the for 3.30 p.m. will pit Ayeyawady Myanmar National League will United against Zwekapin Unit- be broadcast live on free-to-air ed. The match will take place at channels, according to a state- Pathein Stadium in Pathein, and ment issued by the league. seen on Mizzima TV. Week 18 will feature numer- There are also matches ous matches, including Shan scheduled for Sunday. Yadanar- United and Southern Myan- bon United will play Rakhine mar FC. Magwe F.C. will take United at 4 p.m. on Sunday at on Chin Land FC at 4 p.m. on Mandalar Thiri Stadium, as well 27 July at Thuwunna Stadium. as on MRTV. The match will be broadcast live Also Sunday, Dagon FC on MRTV. will face Hantharwady United Meanwhile, Shan United at Thuwunna Stadium, and be will take on Southern Myanmar streamed live on My Sports F.C. at Taunggyi Stadium at 3.30 Facebook Page. p.m on the same day, and the Sagaing United will also match will be broadcast live on take on Yangon United on Sun- Fortune TV. day, and can be seen on Mizzima Ayeyawady United goal keeper Kyaw Zin Phyo (black) tries to palm the ball during the Shan United’s strikers Another match scheduled TV.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) (white) attack in their Week-17 match of Myanmar National League at Taunggyi Stadium. PHOTO: SUFC New coach Torsten Spittler Arsenal stars targeted by ‘knife- to manage Myanmar U-15 wielding car-jackers’ team in AFF tourney LONDON — Arsenal footballers players then chased the robbers rests. Enquiries continue.” Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil “for more than a mile”. Some media reported that fought off knife-wielding car-jack- “We have been in contact Amine Gulse, Ozil’s wife, was also ers in a terrifying ordeal in Lon- with both players and they are in the car. don captured on video circulated fine,” said a spokesman for Ar- Kolasinac and German on social media. senal. midfielder Ozil are not the first In the footage, the Premier Police confirmed that they footballers to be targeted on Lon- League club’s Bosnian defend- had responded to reports of an don’s streets. er Kolasinac is seen leaping attempted robbery. In 2016, Andy Carroll, a from the vehicle to confront the former West Ham player, was masked aggressors, who had Rise in knife crime threatened at gunpoint on his pulled up alongside the car on “It was reported that sus- way home from training. mopeds in the city’s leafy Golders pects on motorbikes had at- There has been a sharp in- Green district on Thursday. tempted to rob a man who was crease in knife crime in Britain in Both attackers appeared to driving a car,” a spokesman for recent years, particularly in the brandish knives at the 26-year- London’s Metropolitan Police capital. Over 5,500 people were old Kolasinac. The Daily Mail told AFP. “The driver, along with injured or killed by knife crime reported that the incident hap- his passenger, managed to get in London in the 12 months to New head coach of Myanmar U-15 national football team Torsten pened close to a Turkish res- away unharmed and travelled to October 2018 — a record level. Frank Spittler. PHOTO: MFF taurant. “Ozil looked absolutely a restaurant in Golders Green, Newly-installed Prime Min- terrified, as anybody would af- where they were spoken to by ister Boris Johnson has prom- THE new coach of Myanmar rector in Mozambique. ter being chased by men with officers. ised to recruit 20,000 extra police U-15 team, Torsten Frank He was named Talent Develop- knives,” financial worker Azuka “There have been no ar- officers across Britain.—AFP Spittler will head the team in ment and Performance Expert Alintah, 36, told MailOnline. the upcoming AFF U-15 Boys for the Oman Football Associa- “He looked like he was run- Championship 2019 in Chon- tion in October 2015. ning for his life. And I suppose he buri, Thailand from 9 to 27 Au- He was the Perak FA was. I saw him disappear into the gust. Myanmar Football Federa- manager for the 2000 season. restaurant with the motorcycle tion (MFF) has signed German He also worked as coach and guys on his tail,” he said. football coach Spittler for a two technical director for football in “They didn’t take off their year contract period. various countries, such as Ne- helmets and were all in black, Spittler, 58, managed the pal, Yemen, Sierra Leone, India wearing long sleeved tops in this Bhutan national football team and Canada, in conjunction with hot weather. They stood out,” he since 1 October 2016. He was German Foreign Office, Ger- added. also head coach of the Nepal man Football Association and Yasmin Tahsiner, the joint national team in 1999. Bavarian Football Association. owner of the restaurant, told Sky He started his career as a Upon Spittler’s arrival, for- News that the two footballers youth coach before becoming mer Myanmar U-15 head coach are regular customers and were an assistant coach for the Ger- Koga will take over the assis- pursued by the robbers for “10 or many Under-16 national team. tant coach position, according 15 minutes”. Spittler has been to the Myanmar Football Fed- The Daily Mail said that af- One witness said Ozil looked “absolutely terrified” during the incident. the football technical di- eration.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) ter fending off their assailants the PHOTO : AFP