Philippines Promises Continued Cooperation President U Htin Kyaw Welcomes Philippine President Mr

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Vol. III, No. 339, 9th Waning of Taboung 1378 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Tuesday, 21 March 2017 Philippines promises continued cooperation President U Htin Kyaw welcomes Philippine President Mr. Rodrigo Duterte

President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw and President of the Phil- ippines Mr. Rodrigo Duterte attended a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. The ceremony began with the two leaders receiving a sa- lute from the Guard of Honour. President U Htin Kyaw then introduced his entourage to the Philippine President, who later introduced his delegation to the President. After signing the guestbook of the Presidential Pal- ace, the President of the Philip- pines and President U Htin Kyaw held a bilateral meeting in the Credentials Hall of the Presiden- tial Palace. At the meeting, both sides discussed matters on enhanc- ing bilateral cooperation in the ASEAN Community, promoting the Philippines’ investment in Myanmar, strengthening cooperation in the agricultural sector, providing technical assistance in food manufacturing and the energy production sector and cooperation in the tourism industry. See page 9 >> Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by President U Htin Kyaw in Nay Pyi Taw on 20 March 2017. Photo: Reuters New chapter in history of Philippines and Myanmar opened Rodrigo Duterte, the President At an official state dinner last Pyi Taw held in his honour. “Last an abiding and flourishing friend- the areas of agriculture, labor, and of the Republic of the Philippines, night, Mr Duterte and President year, we marked the 60th anniver- ship. With our common historic trade and investment. And we aim spoke yesterday of the enduring U Htin Kyaw both gave speech- sary of the establishment of Philip- experiences and shared dreams for more.” bond between his country and My- es that highlighted the significant pines-Myanmar bilateral relations. of peace, progress and prosperity Earlier in the day, a Memo- anmar, which has had a six-decade history shared by the two nations. This year, we turn the page for for our peoples, we have a unique randum of Understanding (MoU) diplomatic relationship, longer “My visit happens at an aus- a new chapter of ties that should bond that we must continue to was signed between the countries than the existence of the ASEAN picious time for the Philippines rightly be stronger and deeper. nurture and strengthen. We have on food security and agricultural organisation, of which both coun- and Myanmar,” Mr. Duterte said Six decades of formal diplomatic sought and seen remarkable pro- cooperation. tries are members. last night at a state banquet in Nay relations have seen the growth of gress and active cooperation in See page 3 >> 2 national 21 March 2017 Maungtaw Investigation Commission meets local residents Members of Maungtaw In- vestigation Commission U Aung Naing, U Saw Tala and other officials discussed with No (1) Border Guard Police Force Chief Police Brig-Gen Thura San Lwin, Maungtaw Deputy Commissioner U Ye Htut to report to the Investi- gation Commission’s Chairman on progress made in Maungtaw. The meeting was held at the office of No (1) Border Guard Police Force on the morning of 18 March. Afterwards, the commission members and the deputy commissioner visited Pwintpyuchaung, Kyarkaungtaung, Yaytwinkyun, and on 19 March visited Dargyisar, New Yaymyattaung, Kyatyoepyin, Members of the Investigation Commission meeting resettled families in Maungtaw at the hall of No (1) Police Border Guard Force. Photo: MNA Pyuangpite and Nganchaung villages to meet with the local resi- insecurity in their own region but effective result. Maungtaw deputy and Dr. Daw Htar Htar Linn met and delivering medical aid. The dents. now thanks to rescue efforts by commissioner then explained on individually with elderly women medical aid includes vaccination The commission members met respective organizations they are preparations being made for local and mothers to discuss on psycho- and oral medical treatment, and with resettled families and individ- able to return to their homes. Then residents to visit imprisoned fam- social matters and how to get help for medical officers to be able to uals who fled during the incidents commission members discussed ily members and then answered and support for women and child come provide assistance it is im- in October. The resettled individ- about plans to ensure health, shel- to other questions raised by resi- abuse among other breaches to hu- portant that everyone participates uals told the reasons behind their ter and food which requires cor- dents. Commission members Dep- man rights from mobile organiza- to ensure there is safety in the area. fleeing was because of feelings of rect statistics for a smooth and uty Director Daw Than Than Win tions travelling around Maungtaw —Myanmar News Agency Maungtaw Investigation Narcotics seized in Maungtaw Commission inspects Rakhine housing sites

Members of the Maungtaw the family members to meet Investigation Commission, who those arrested over the Octo- have already visited north Ra- ber incidents and arrangements khine several times, arrived at for transportation and getting Zinpaingnyar village’s post-pri- permission to meet the arrested mary school yesterday morning were clarified, following ques- and met with residents from tions raised by the villagers. Zinpaingnyar and Wapeik vil- Commission members then lages who returned home after arrived at Wapeik village, in- being displaced by armed con- specting the construction sites flicts. for housing estates to resettle In the meeting, there were families whose dwelling places discussions on numerous mat- were lost in the October inci- ters, such as the need to know dents, which was being imple- the language so it is easy to mented under the instruction of communicate with the people the Rakhine State Cabinet. Four suspects from the seized boat and narcotics worth Ks 370 million are seen. Photo: MNA concerning health, social wel- The construction was being Yesterday morning in ing in pursuit, they were able to house of 32 year old Maung Hla fare and the economy and so managed by the Maungtaw dis- Maungtaw, around 185,000 am- seize the boat in Myanmar waters Win (also known as) Mahmoud that they can cooperate with re- trict and township management phetamine tablets were seized and apprehended the 4 people on Yiyas in Ngakuya Village, spective administrative bodies committee.U Myint Khaing, from a boat floating along Naf board along with gunny sacks Maungtaw. They discovered un- at different levels after assess- chairman of Maungtaw town- River and 9,750 amphetamine full of 185,000 tablets of the WY der a table in the basement around ing experiences encountered in ship management committee tablets were seized from a house drugs worth an estimated Ks 370 9,750 tablets of the WY drugs the region. explained in detail. in Myomataung ward. million. The gunny sacks were worth an estimated Ks 19.5 mil- It was also said that the ar- In the village of Wapeik, A naval security troop was opened at the inspection gate in lion and an Honor Smartphone rested are required to have the each family will be helped in on patrol when they spotted a Maungtaw Township. used in the drug transactions. protection of the law in compli- getting a plot. suspicious looking boat sailing Similarly, around 7 in the It is reported that the arrested ance with rules and regulations, It is learnt that the hous- in the direction of Bangladesh morning a joint group with bor- suspects are under legal proceed- and to be eligible for punish- ing estate will be built with a around 3 in the morning. Chas- der security troops searched the ings.—Myanmar News Agency ment according to the findings street crossing in the middle of from trials. the village, path going around Only if there are accurate the village and an entrance way statistics and data for providing linking with Maungtaw-Kye- Thirteen suspects arrested in Buthidaung subsidies will the respective de- inchaung. partments and organisations be The religious edifice exist- Acting on a tip-off, police and border able to help to solve difficulties, ing in the village will remain guards arrested 13 people as they de- so it is necessary to report the intact and the use of the build- scended a hill east of Tinmay Village in correct situations and needs to ing will be granted as previously Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State. ward and village-tract adminis- allowed. The 13 people had fled earlier trators. Afterward, commission while being questioned by police. They And, if actions for asking members inspected the trials for were found to be residents of Tinmay for help were made in accord the 42 suspected of involvement village and one of them has been identi- with the facts described in the in the armed attacks at the court fied as Adu Shaw Shi. It is reported that notice-boards, necessary help of justice (Maungtaw District the arrested suspects are under legal will be provided. Afterward, Court) in Buthidaung. —Aye proceedings. —Myanmar News Agency designating days and dates for Mya (Mandalay) , Aye Min Thu 21 March 2017 national 3 New chapter in history of Philippines and Myanmar opened >> From page 1 As developing countries, we In turn President U Htin face many similar and complex Kyaw said the rich history the problems. We must not be afraid countries have shared has been a to confront them head on. mutually beneficial relationship. We should use our friend- “Myanmar has always at- ship as a solid base, a fulcrum tached great importance to her of collaboration that transforms relations with the Philippines,” challenges into opportunities. President U Htin Kyaw said last In defense and security, we night. “Last year, our two coun- must work closer to address the tries celebrated the 60th Anni- threats of terrorism and violent versary of the establishment of extremism that can undermine the diplomatic ties. We are happy to economic progress we have so far witness a steady growth in friend- achieved. We should be unremit- ship and mutually beneficial co- ting in our fight to dismantle the operation between Myanmar apparatus of the illicit drug trade. and the Philippines. The bonds This menace is a challenge that of friendship between our two knows no borders and affects us all countries have been strengthened in the region,” Mr. Duterte said. as we are working hand in hand President U Htin Kyaw ech- in building a better and stronger oed Mr. Duterte’s thoughts. ASEAN Community. As a fellow “I would like to reassure Your member of ASEAN, Myanmar Excellency of Myanmar’s readi- will support and fully cooperate ness to work closely with the Phil- with the Philippines’ efforts to- ippines both in bilateral and other wards a successful stewardship regional and international contexts of ASEAN this year.” to enhance our bilateral coopera- ASEAN, an organization of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a state dinner with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in tion and promote peace, stability 10 Southeast Asian countries, Nay Pyi Taw last night. Photo: Reuters and prosperity in the region and the elects one country to be the host world as large. Once again, I would of the organization. The Philip- hit my island of Mindanao, the Earlier in the day during a meet- The two countries share like to express my deep apprecia- pines was selected this year. earthquake in Bohol, and Ty- ing with State Counsellor Daw more than just geographical affin- tion and sincere thanks to Your Ex- President Duterte noted that phoon Haiyan,” Mr. Duterte said. Aung San Suu Kyi, Mr. Duterte ity, and it is to their mutual ben- cellency Mr Rodrigo Roa Duterte Myanmar has helped his country “Indeed, it is in times of need that donated US$300,000 to the State efit to continue and deepen their for this opportunity to share our in times of need, and expressed a you know that the Philippines is Counsellor, who is chairperson close relationship, Mr Duterte hopes and joys,” President U Htin desire to return the kindnesses. ready to support Myanmar in its of the Central Committee for the said. Kyaw said. “I thank you and the people own humanitarian challenge. Implementation of Peace and De- “My visit demonstrates the Mr Duterte arrived in My- of Myanmar for the timely assis- President Duterte was refer- velopment in Rakhine State, to be commitment of my country to ex- anmar on Sunday and returned tance, particularly for those af- ring in part to Myanmar’s ongo- used for humanitarian assistance pand cooperation with Myanmar to the Philippines last night.— fected by typhoon Pablo, which ing challenges in Rakhine State. for Rakhine State. on a broad range of issues. Myanmar News Agency

State Counsellor meets Philippine President MYANMAR GAZETTE State Counsellor Daw Aung and production of quality seeds ment in Rakhine State to be used San Suu Kyi received Mr Rodrigo compatible with the region, Ra- for humanitarian assistance in Head of service organizations Duterte, the President of the Philip- khine issues and humanitarian Rakhine State. pines, at the Credentials Hall of the aid. Cooperation in anti-human The meeting was attend- Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw trafficking, anti-drug campaigns ed by Union Ministers Lt-Gen confirmed and appointed yesterday afternoon. and anti-terrorism efforts were Kyaw Swe, Lt-Gen Sein Win, 1. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has During the meeting, they also discussed at the meeting. Dr Pe Myint, Dr Aung Thu, U confirmed the following persons as heads of service organizations discussed matters related to After the meeting, the Presi- Khin Maung Cho and Dr Than shown against each on the expiry of one-year probationary period strengthening cooperation in dent of the Philippines Mr. Rodri- Myint, Minister of State for For- from the date they assume charge of their duties. ASEAN, promoting bilateral go Duterte donated US$300,000 eign Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Deputy relations, cooperation and pro- to State Counsellor Daw Aung Minister U Min Thu, Myanmar Name Appointment vision of technical assistance in San Suu Kyi, Chairperson of the Ambassador to the Philippines U agriculture and vocational train- Central Committee for the Imple- Win Naing and responsible offi- (1) U Min Min Oo Managing Director ing sectors including trade sector mentation of Peace and Develop- cials.—Myanmar News Agency Myanmar Pearl Enterprise Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (2) Daw Mi Mi Khaing Director-General Department of Electric Power Administration Ministry of Electric Power and Energy

2. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has appointed the following persons as heads of service organizations shown against each on probation from the date they assume charge of their duties.

Name Appointment

(1) Professor Dr Khin Zaw Rector Pro-rector (Academic) University of Medicine (Magway) University of Medicine 2 Ministry of Health and Sports (Yangon) Ministry of Health and Sports

(2) Daw Thway Thway Chit Director-General Deputy Director-General Project Appraisal & Progress Project Appraisal & Progress Reporting Department Reporting Department Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Planning and Finance Finance State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds talks with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: MNA 4 21 March 2017 Local

Rice exports through normal trade rose in March

The rice export through nor- rice fetched only from US$280 mal trade has risen this month, to $300 per tonne, whereas price according to the Myanmar Rice of high-quality rice was about Federation (MRF). US$375 per tonne. Myanmar received more Although rice export pric- demand from the African mar- es this year were not as high as ket this year, offsetting the that of last year, the dollar price drastic decline in rice exports in the local currency exchange to China via the Muse border market was on the rise, allow- resulting from the continuing ing the merchants financially armed conflicts in northern Shan to do well, said U Aung Myint, State, said U Ye Min Aung, the the secretary of Myanmar Rice general secretary of the MRF. Merchants Association. About 200,000 tonnes Myanmar exported rice of of rice was shipped to Africa 1.4 million tonnes in 2012-2013 through sea routes in March, a FY, 1.2 million tonnes in 2013- higher volume from that of last 2014 FY, 1.8 million tonnes in year, he added. 2014-2015 FY and 1.4million Low-quality rice exported tonnes in 2015-2016 FY, ac- to European Union countries cording to statistics from the fetched US$315 per tonne in Commerce Ministry.—Phyo 2015. This year, low-quality Lwin Aung (AMIA)

Entrepreneurs from Japan and China to open machinery sales centres Traders evaluate jade stones at the Gems and Jade emporium in Nay Pyi Taw on 21 March 2017. Photo: MNA Entrepreneurs from Ja- sales centres are permitted for pan and China will reportedly those who directly open the open machinery sales centres sales centre, distribute the main the country in the middle of chines as an official representa- Gems and Jade Emporium this year as the Commerce Min- tive and import them as the sales istry granted permit for anyone representative. with a bank account of at least Foreign investors will open Ks750million at the Central centres hoping to take advan- enters its second day Bank of Myanmar to open a tage of the promising market in sales centre. industrial machinery. They will The second day of the empo- the jade lots from 8am to 5pm. open tender system will start on Japan and China, the main extend their businesses depend- rium featuring raw and uncut The price bidding form for jade 22nd March. producers of industrial machin- ing on the market shares, said gems and jade stones available lots which will be sold under Union Minister U Ohn Win ery and equipment, are exploring Ko Aung Win, a manager of a for sale in local currency (kyats) open tender system were put into of the Ministry for Natural Re- the Myanmar market. Four busi- machinery sales centre. commenced this Monday at the tender boxes concerned. sources and Environmental Con- nessmen from Japan and China Foreign investors will Mani Yadana Gems Hall in Nay A total of 195 gem lots and servation and officials visited the are reported to have opened sales import and sell new and used Pyi Taw. 4,454 jade lots were exhibited. emporium yesterday afternoon centres in Yangon and Mandalay. equipment such as bulldozers Those who are permitted to The emporium was reportedly to observe the displays of jade The centres are wholly foreign and cranes. In addition, four exhibit the gem lots and citizen packed with a teeming crowd of and jewellery.—Myanmar News owned, sources said. local companies are also prepar- jewellery merchants appraised potential buyers. The sales with Agency Currently, the machinery ing to open sales centres.—200

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Ministry of Construction’s one-year efforts for facilitating road transport and the flow of goods

Naing Linn Kyi + Ko Min

Transport plays a vital role in The completion of the five- the national development. Cur- year Thanbyuzayat-Phayathonzu rently, the Ministry of Construc- road will cut the travelling time tion in serving public interest with between Yangon and Bangkok the aim of achieving economic to just 12 hours. Concrete laying progress has been striving with of the Hpa-an-Nonglon-Eindu might and main for betterment road is under BOT system. The of the road transport sector in No 2 Thai-Myanmar Friendship ensuring a smooth flow of com- Bridge at Myawady will be opened modities in all regions and states. soon. It is an important link of the The ministry upgraded Myitkyi- east-west corridor that will even- na-Sumprabum-Putao road into tually connect India and China via an all-weather facility to cut trav- Myanmar. elling time to about 10 hours. Pre- viously, it took 24 hours in the open JICA and World Bank loan season and about seven days dur- Kalay-Falam-Haka road, ing the rainy season to travel be- Haka-Gangaw road and Thaing- tween the two destinations. win-Tiddim road in Chin State are being upgraded under JICA Machanbaw Bridge loan and Kalay-Falam-Haka road The muddy part of the road in Chin State under World Bank was reinforced to become usa- loan. After the opening of Natzan ble during the rainy season. The and Baynu bridges the road can 102-mile section was paved with be used in all seasons. tar or concrete. Soon, the 840- Yangon-Mawlamyine-Da- With the opening of the Machanbaw Bridge, an all-weather road will emerge in Machanbaw. Photo:MNA wei-Myeik in Mon State and Taninthayi Region and Thanbyu- bridge was completed as a substi- will be opened and the facility will bridge on the river — Chindwin Ministry of zayat-Phayathonzu are also un- tution to Tarsai bridge in Namh- ensure safe crossing on the river Bridge (Htamanthi-Pinma) — will der upgrading project. Moreover, san Township, Shan State (South) and cut travel time. Moreover, also be built. Construction has Thanlwin Bridge (Chaungzon) that is losing its durability. A new the bridge will help enhance bor- In Taninthayi Region, Da- been striving with linking Mawlamyine and Belug- Gokhtaik Viaduct in Nawnghkio der trade with India and develop wei-Myeik and Meik-Tonkha ses- yun will be opened soon. The Township in Shan State (North) Sagaing Region and Chin State. sions of Yangon-Kawthoung road might and main bridge will ensure safe and sound will be erected on Mandalay-Muse were cemented. Moreover Daweil for betterment of trip to the island and link it with road which is notorious for its Chindwin Bridge (Htaman- town circular road has been also the mainland. many inclines and curves. The thi-Pinma) cemented. Of the 26 bridges un- the road transport Because of the curves at My- construction of the new viaduct Completion of the Chindwin der construction in the region, 24 sector in ensuring etkwe hill range, it took one hour on the section linking Nawnghkio Bridge (Hkamti) and Chindwin will be completed this year. and 20 minutes to travel on the 16- and Kyaukme townships will start Bridge (Homalin) will facilitate Of the nine bridges under a smooth flow of mile Buthidaung-Maungtaw road soon. transport to Naga Self-adminis- construction in Bago Region in Rakhine State. As the said part A number of roads in Sagaing tered zone and will help the re- Tonkan Bridge on Yangon-Toun- commodities in all of the road has been strengthened Region have already been con- mote area enjoy social, health, goo-Mandalay road will be put regions and states. and extended the travel time can creted to become all-weather education and economic improve- into service soon. be cut to just 40 minutes. facilities. Soon Chindwin Bridge ment. Additionally, one more See page 6 >> feet Machanbaw Birdge will be New axis opened. After the opening of the Maungtaw-Angumaw section bridge heavy trucks can travel on of Kanyindan-Alethankyaw-Ang- the road in all seasons. umaw road has been upgraded As the Belu Creek Bridge into an all-weather road. It took on Toungoo-Leiktho-Loikaw-Ho- only two and half hours to drive pone road is losing its durability on the road, down from there and the new one with the durability of half hours in the past. A new axis withstanding up to 60-ton trucks for Sittway-Ponnagyun-Pauk- has been built. The 270-feet long taw-Minbya road has been concrete facility will be put into searched for shortening the travel service in the very near future. time. Panzin Creek Bridge on ADB loan Buthidaung-Yathedaung Road Eindu-Kawkareik sec- will be put into service soon. Its tion of Myawady-Kawka- completion will shorten the trav- reik,-Hpa-an-Kyaikhto-Yangon el time to Buthidaung by car. The road or the east-west corridor of use of z-crafts to cross the creek Kayin State is being upgraded un- is a life-threatening adventure. der ADB loan. Some other parts The bridge will be much useful for of the road are being built under the students crossing the facility ODA loan from JICA assistance. twice every school day. Advanced technology and meth- ods are being applied in imple- New Gokhtaik Viaduct menting the project. A new two-way concrete A road in Kachin State under upgrading with new pavement. Photo:MNA 6 21 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

>> from page 5 Yangon-Mandalay Expressway is being extended to upgrade Local products the facility and to ensure road The 17 roads in Mandalay safety. Moreover, raised medi- Region will be expanded up to an will be turn into depressed 48 feet under BOT system. The median. Work is under way to opening of Dokhtawady Bridge install electronic toll collection (Shwesayan) soon will facilitate system on the expressway. The transport, cut travel time and 40-mile section between Yangon ensure safety on the upgrad- and Phayagyi is being ungraded ed No 2 district-to-district road under ADB loan. The restcamp of the region. A new Thaketa at milepost 76/0 will also be up- Bridge in Yangon is being con- graded. structed with advanced meth- Normally, the Ministry of ods under JICA assistance. Sixty Construction is implementing per cent of the project has been its projects under the govern- completed at present. The com- ment budget. But in some oth- pletion of Kokkkowa Bridge will er cases, it is implementing the cut travel time between Bago projects under Private Public and Ayeyawady regions as the Partnership (PPP) program if road avoids passing through the possible. It is also implementing crowded Yangon. Plans are un- many of its public works includ- der way to build Dala Bridge and ing bridge, road and housing No 3 Bago River Bridge under projects with the participation foreign loan. Dala Bridge will of development partners such as help extend the Yangon urban JICA, ADB, World Bank, KOICA area and develop the extended and TICA or grant loans of the parts. donor countries. The ministry Pyathatgyi Pagoda is being repaired with the aid of the government and other organisations in Bagan. Photo:MNA The two-lane Yan- has also adopted the Road User gon-Pathein road will be extend- Law in maintaining its road fa- caused by heavy rains in eight Bagan earthquake cation College, Sagaing Education ed to a four-lane facility with the cilities and providing necessary regions and states with tempo- Some pagodas in Bagan College Monywa Education Col- help of ADB loan. Most of the services. rary bridges as a measure to ancient cultural zone were dam- lage and Katha Education College parts of the road pass through prevent a transport break. It will aged by the earthquake occurred of the Ministry of Education. Ayeyawady Region. Ngathaing- One million apartments erect steel reinforced bridges at on 24 August 2016. The ministry chaung-Gwa Road project will The target of the ministry the places under the emergency took immediate action in repair- Urban policy be implemented with World includes the work of upgrading funds of the Union. ing Sulamuni Pagoda, Pyathat- The ministry is drawing the Bank loan. over 42000 kilometres of roads gyi Pagoda, Tayokpyay Pagoda, bills on urban and regional de- Equality Wtingyi Pagoda, Gupyaukgyi velopment and national housing The improvement of roads Pagoda, Setanagyi Pagoda and development. It has also adopt- The target of the ministry includes the work and bridges in regions and states Buleithi Pagoda which needed ed urban and housing policies will develop the socio-economy emergency care. The ministry in implementing the nationwide of upgrading over 42000 kilometres of roads of the people, bring equal devel- has already formed a special urban and housing development to reach at least the ASEAN Class III (18-foot opment in the whole country and body for pagoda maintenance project and cooperating with wide tar/concrete roads); improving all bridges develop the nation’s transport and repair work. It built 13 nec- other relevant organizations. network. essary infrastructure projects of “The Construction Ministry to become 24-foot wide steel-frame R/C or P/C The ministry’s task also in- 13 institutions including central is striving for the development of type two-lane facilities; redesigning 330 towns cludes accepting construction government bodies, ministries roads and bridges in the whole orders from all central organi- and other organizations during country alongside the social pro- under urban planning; and building one million zations of the Union, ministries the fiscal year 2016-2017. gress of the people with the aim apartments in them by the government and the and government departments. The project included 22 of developing socio-economy private sector in 2030. It is adopting laws, bylaws, hospital extensions, three staff of the entire people, and roads, rules, norms, basic standards quarters, four township hos- bridges and public housings in and directives necessary for the pitals, nine station hospitals, the entire nation, assuring par- development of the nation’s con- and 32 district public health allel infrastructural progress in Of the 14 bridges under con- to reach at least the ASEAN struction sector. It is also doing department offices of the all regions and states, and min- struction in Ayeyawady Region Class III (18-foot wide tar/ research work and forming rele- Ministry of Health and Sports and imizing transport cost and travel the 340-foot long Natchaung concrete roads); improving all vant organizations. the Higher Education Depart- time in support of GDP growth,” Bridge has been completed. bridges to become 24-foot wide The ministry has drawn the ment, Haka College, Teachers explained Minister for Construc- The completion dates of Tha- steel-frame R/C or P/C type much needed rules of housing Training Department, Haka Edu- tion U Win Khaing. kan Bridge, Sethsan Bridge and two-lane facilities; redesigning development in Myanmar with Ngawun (Laymyithna) are in fis- 330 towns under urban plan- the participation of local and cal year 2017-2018. ning; and building one million foreign technicians and other The improvement of roads and bridges The Road and Bridge De- apartments in them by the gov- relevant ministries and institu- partment under the Ministry ernment and the private sector tions under the UN-Habitat aid in regions and states will develop the of Construction has concreted in 2030. program. After the approval of socio-economy of the people, bring equal over 102 miles of roads in the The Road and Bridge De- the departments and the Union development in the whole country and whole country. It is planning to partment under the ministry government they will become concrete more roads. has substituted the 12 bridges acceptable rules for ever related develop the nation’s transport network. Median shoulder of the damaged by the abnormal floods organization and individual.

Development of low-cost housing seen in uptown of Mandalay. Photo: MNA Operation centre of Mandalay General Hospital is being built as a ten storey building. Photo:MNA 21 March 2017 National 7 Republic of the Union of Myanmar Delegation led by Secretary of Philippines Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population Notification (1/2017) Agriculture visits Nay Pyi Taw Nay Pyi Taw 5th Waning of Tabaung 1378 ME, A delegation led by Sec- (17 March 2017) retary of the Philippine Depart- ment of Agriculture, Mr. Em- The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population has manuei F.Pinol visited the white hereby made the following notification for employers and em- elephants house at the foot of ployees to be well informed of the amendment of five national Uppatasanti Pagoda yesterday holidays during the 2017 Myanmar Thingyan Festival. morning. (a) The Office of the Government of the Union has already issued notification 31/2017 on 10th March 2017, des- During the visit, the mem- ignating five national holidays for Myanmar Thingyan bers of delegation fed the white Festival. elephants with feed. (b) For the employees who had already arranged in ad- Next, they visited My- vance, to go on trips during the holidays official holi- anma Gems Museum in days are only five days, but they are to be allowed 10 Nay Pyi Taw and looked days to be able to proceed to go as arranged beforehand. around the gems and jewel- (c) For five holidays to be granted in substitution--- ries shown on the ground floor (1) by negotiating between employers and employees in and first floor of the museum. suitable ways, —Myanmar News Agency (2) by negotiating in accord with the prescribed laws, or (3) by granting eligible category of leave, leaves must be granted. Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population Yangon Region Hluttaw discusses Development Bill In the 2nd Yangon Region Hlut- for industrial zones and develop- from the union government’s taw 4th Regular Meeting con- ment of small and medium-sized funding as well as Yangon Re- ducted on 20 March, Yangon enterprises. gion’s budget. The aforemen- Region Minister for Planning and “We included plans for de- tioned bill has already been Finance U Myint Thaung submit- veloping urban and suburban ar- approved by Yangon Region’s ted a Bill for Yangon Regional eas and increasing the income of Chief Justice. Plans in the 2017-2018 Fiscal each citizen in the coming fiscal Other matters were also dis- Year. The bill covered creating year. This bill is submitted for cussed in the Regional Hluttaw job opportunities, supplying ad- approval from the Regional Hlut- Meeting yesterday and were adequate electricity, health, smooth taw,” said Regional Minister U dressed by their respective re- transitions of merchandise, and Myint Thaung. gional officials. The Regional development of the transporta- The bill is based on the allot- Meeting will be continued on 23 tion sector. It also included plans ted budget of Ks278.457 billion March.—Ko Moe

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Write for us We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email [email protected] with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. ICT for Development biggest challenges was to boost purposes. cess is getting much better and up libraries in urban and rural Kyaw Myaing the morale of the people and to Leaving aside the natural communication networks are areas. However, we need to take arch is the last instill confidence and hope. resources that Myanmar is en- expanding day by day. Further- these efforts a step further and month of the finan- The most critical and sensi- dowed with, it is the opinion of more, smart phones and SIM onto the next stage. Mcial year and very tive problem that loomed over- the writer that ICT as a tool can cards have become more af- Now that all government soon we will be starting a new head like a dark cloud was the be used to uplift the morale of fordable for ordinary citizens. ministries have their official year. It is thus an opportune problem of the long-standing the people and to prepare them This in itself presents us with a websites and more and more time to look back how much armed conflicts that had contin- for the long and arduous jour- tremendous opportunity to mo- Myanmar citizens are able to use the new NLD-led government ued since the country gained In- ney towards our goal of a mod- bilize and guide our people to- smart phones, we may say that has accomplished during its dependence in 1948. In order to ern, developed Democratic Fed- wards our national goals, the Myanmar is now poised to move one year in office. solve this problem, State Coun- eral Union. The people are the biggest of which is to achieve in- onto the next stage of develop- Taking the reins of gov- sellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi country’s most valuable asset ternal peace. ment. Therefore, let us use our ernment after years of rule by reformed the NPC - National and for democracy to be sustain- One of the simplest ways to smart phones wisely to dissemi- military rule was not going to Peace Centre and renamed it the able we need an educated citi- use ICT for Development is to nate knowledge, promote feel- be an easy task. When it took National Reconciliation and zenry. Beginning with the ad- encourage the establishment of ings of brotherhood and peace, power in April 2016, the new Peace Centre with a special em- ministration of President U Knowledge Centers all over the discuss ways and means of pro- government was faced with phasis on the word "reconcilia- Thein Sein in 2011, Myanmar country. To set up such a center, tecting our youths from the dan- many challenges and opportu- tion". has seen many reforms in the po- the most important ingredient is gers that lurk on the Internet nities. However on the plus Then how does ICT fit into litical, economic and social the "team". What we need is a and make sure that we use social side, the new government led this scenario. ICT means Infor- spheres. However, much re- group of highly motivated young media networks like Facebook by NLD had an overwhelming mation and Communication mains to be done and nation people who are willing to volun- for entertainment, learning and majority in the Pyidaungsu Technologies. In UN circles, es- building is a never ending task. teer their time to set up a KC or knowledge sharing instead of be- Hluttaw. If we look at the op- pecially at the UNDP - United For all citizens of Myanmar who Knowledge Center. They would ing misled by ruthless people portunities, the new govern- Nations Development Pro- understand the immensity of the of course need encouragement who use FB to spread their mes- ment has the tremendous sup- gramme headquarters, ICT for problems in almost every sector and support from NGO’s and sages of hate and intolerance. In port of the people. Development is a phrase widely of the economy, opportunities community leaders. short, let us act smart, and be Let us look at the challeng- used by development profession- also come with challenges. It is true that the current smart now that we have these es. After years of military rule als. It means how to use informa- In my opinion, one of the government and many NGOs smart phones in our hands. Use the country was beset with tion and communication tech- biggest opportunities that we and private sector companies these ICT tools for development many problems and one of the nologies for development have is the fact that Internet ac- have been working hard to set wisely. Let us conserve the corals Kyaw Soe (Kawthaung)

awthaung of Tanin- tharyi Region has a beau- Ktiful long coast studded with isolated islands with their own white sand beaches and also richly endowed with various trees and plantations, mangrove swamps, wide varieties of fauna and flora and different species of birds. The most striking off shore feature of the region is coral reef that attracts all the local visitors and tourists as well. With the development of tourism in Myanmar, the number A variety of organisms: colorful fish, corals and sponges on the coral reef.P hoto: Kyaw Han (Hotels & Tourism) of both local visitor and the for- come sedentary for life and build clams, 35 species of sea leech, 73 tion of corals and the rare species eign tourist to Kawthaung are rap- their house secreting calcium and species of sea weeds, 11 species of marine fauna. Kawthaung having the idly increasing as the area is wide- form the coral reef. Some corals of algae and 333 planktons. Competitions in all sectors ly famous for its pristine beautiful are living solitary life while some Most of the tourists and local are now highly keen in the world pristine corals has natural endowments, especially are in colony. Reproduction in the visitors visit Kawthaung and its of globalization and the tourism become the main coral reef and variegated sea colony makes growth of the colo- off-shore islands with ardent pas- industry is not an exception. So weeds. Tourists make a remark ny having hard calcareous (calci- sion to see and record the corals beautiful attractions especially attraction spot in that the pristine and unspoilt natu- um carbonate) structures and and marine life of the sea by snor- corals along the unspoilt coastal Myanmar Tourism ral features of Kawthaung coastal eventually forming the great reef keling. region become the lifeblood of area is more attracting than Phuk- being composed of the calcareous Some fishermen and greedy Myanmar hospitality industry Industry. het of Thailand. remains of assorted species of cor- businessmen lacking awareness which is the source of national in- Tourists make a re- Kawthaung having the pris- al creatures with different forms, on environmental conservation do come without any limit. The mark that the pristine tine corals has become the main shapes and colours. the grasping and stupid works awareness campaigns were done attraction spot in Myanmar Tour- The coral reefs also play an such as catching fish with drag- by some tour companies, never- and unspoilt natural ism Industry. important role in ecology of ma- ging net in the shallow part of the theless not so effective as the features of Kaw- Coral reefs are constructed by rine habitat. Coral reefs are breed- sea, fish catching by blasting, an- campaign did not have the wide small living marine creatures ing and growing places of some choring the fishing boats in the coverage of the region. The tour- thaung coastal area is called corals of coelentrata class types of fish. According to the re- reef area and careless disposal of ists, marine workers and people more attracting than that usually flourished in tropical searches, there are 42 fish species, waste and garbages. Such hazard- living in coastal villages should marine region. The moving living 42 species of crabs, 50 species of ous and selfish activities are the expansively be include in the ac- Phukhet of Thailand. corals once attached to a rock be- hard-shelled snails, 41 species of major challenge to the conserva- tivities of awareness campaign. 21 March 2017 Local news 9 Jeep vehicle owners hiking rental prices ahead of Thingyan Water Festival THE prices for rentals of an open-topped Jeep was water festival, according to Jeeps have risen substan- Ks120,000 a day in previ- the car rental market. tially for this year’s Thing- ous years. Some service firms yan, the popular water fes- The prices this year have received confirmed tival in Myanmar, with a have gone up to about bookings for half of their threefold increase, accord- Ks320,000. rental Jeeps, the sources ing to Soe Thingyan Car Despite the rising said. Rental Services. cost of hiring a Jeep, us- Maha Thingyan is one Rental cars are in high ers mainly choose Jeeps, of the largest and most demand at during Thing- which can carry a max- widely celebrated public yan throughout the coun- imum of 15 people, fol- holidays in Myanmar. try, as people traditionally lowed by light trucks Myanmar celebrates visit water-throwing pan- and then pickup trucka, the New Year Water Fes- dals around town by car. said Ko Nanda from the tival of Thingyan during Persons, especial- Soe Thingyan Car Rental the month of Tagu, which ly young women, on the Services based in Bahan usually falls around mid- pandals throw buckets of Township. April. People play with water as they water onto the cars at what Since the beginning of The Thingyan holiday celebrate Myanmar New Year Water is considered the happiest this month, holidaymakers period this year starts on Festival in Yangon on 12 April 2016. event of the year. have started booking rent- 13 April and continues un- Photo: Reuters The rental price for al cars prior to the four-day til 16 April.—200

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Two injured in separate >> From page 1 anmar Mr. Alex G. Chua. ment of Agriculture of the U Henry Van Thio, Union accidents on Ygn-Mdy Expressway Present at the meeting A ceremony in which Philippines in the presence Ministers, Deputy Minis- were Union Ministers Lt- a Memorandum of Un- of President U Htin Kyaw ters and officials. At the A white Toyota Corona Nyaungdon Station Hospi- Gen Kyaw Swe, Lt-Gen derstanding (MoU) was and the Philippines Presi- dinner, President U Htin driven by Soe Min Than tal to receive medical treat- Sein Win, Dr Pe Myint, Dr signed followed. Union dent Mr. Rodrigo Duterte. Kyaw and the Philippine crashed into a light truck ment. Aung Thu, U Khin Maung Minister Dr Aung Thu and In the evening, Pres- President Mr. Rodrigo from behind between mile- In a separate incident, Cho and Dr Than Myint, Secretary of the Depart- ident U Htin Kyaw and Duterte exchanged brief posts 252/6 and 252/7 in a black Toyota Caldina Minister of State for For- ment Agriculture of the First Lady Daw Su Su dinner speeches. Pyawbwe Township on driven by Win Naing Oo hit eign Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Republic of the Philippines Lwin hosted a dinner in After the dinner, Mr. the Yangon-Mandalay Ex- the barrier rail protecting Deputy Minister U Min Mr. Emmanuel F. Pinol honour of the delegation Rodrigo Duterte and party pressway at 12:30 pm on the Ye Nwe Creek Bridge Thu, Myanmar Ambassa- signed an MoU on Food led by the Philippine were entertained with mu- Sunday. and plunged into the ravine dor to the Philippines U Security and Agricultural President Mr. Rodrigo sic and dance by artistes Three men on board between mileposts 83/5 Win Naing and officials. Cooperation between Min- Duterte. The dinner was from the Fine Arts Depart- the Toyota Corona were and 83/6 at 3:05pm on the The visiting President of istry of Agriculture, Live- also attended by State ment under the Ministry not injured. Out of four same day. the Philippines was ac- stock and Irrigation of the Counsellor Daw Aung of Religious Affairs and passengers in the light The driver was injured companied by the Philip- Republic of the Union of San Suu Kyi, Vice Pres- Culture.—Myanmar News truck, U Aung Thein, 50, but not seriously. Highway pine Ambassador to My- Myanmar and the Depart- idents U Myint Swe and Agency was injured but not serious- Police have taken action ly. The victim was taken against the reckless drivers by Pay Lay Pin Highway under the law.—Than Oo Police Station’s vehicle to (Lemyethna) More domestic visitors going to Viet Nam this Thingyan

For those domestic trave- travellers who chose Vi- relatively inexpensive at will cost between $850 to An express catches fire on lers who wish to celebrate etnam, a Southeast Asian about US$500 compared to $1,100 per person. Thingyan in another coun- country on the South Chi- other outbound trips. The Viet Nam is known Ygn-Mdy Expressway try, Viet Nam seems to be na Sea, for an overseas trip cost starts approximately for its beaches, rivers, Bud- the most popular destina- has gradually increased, $550 per head. Based on dhist temples and bustling A passenger express bus Firefighters from the tion, according to outbound followed by Singapore, destinations, accommo- cities. Khai Dinh Tomb, from the Man Shwe Myo Local Township Fire Ser- tour operators. an island city-state off of dations and travel period, Con Dao Islands, Marble Taw bus company caught vices Department put out The country has seen southern Malaysia. In pre- prices of package tours are Mountains, Saigon Notre fire en route from Yangon the fire with the use of four significant growth of out- vious years, neighbouring different, an official from Dame Cathedral and Tem- to Nay Pyi Taw in Daik-U fire engines and two man- bound tourism, tour opera- Thailand topped the list of Nice Style Travel and Tour ple of Literature are pop- Township yesterday. The agement vehicles at about tors said. popular outbound trips. Company. For those wish- ular tourist attractions in 25 passengers on board 8 am. The number of local The Viet Nam trip is ing to visit Singapore, a trip Viet Nam.—200 were not injured. The bus Damage to the bus was had extensive damage. Po- estimated at Ks 25 million. lice are still investigating. Local Township Po- The fire broke out due lice Highway Station CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE to short-circuit in the bus’s opened a file of lawsuit MV mcc java VOY. NO ( ) MV pacita VOY. NO ( ) electrical system between against the reckless driver Consignees of cargo carried on MV mcc java Consignees of cargo carried on MV pacita mileposts 67/3 and 67/4 at due to the outbreak of fire VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will about 7:30 am on the Yan- under section 279/285/202 be arriving on 20.3.2017 and cargo will be discharged be arriving on 21.3.2017 and cargo will be discharged gon-Mandalay express- of the Penal Code.—Than into the premises of m.i.t.t where it will lie at the into the premises of a.w.p.t where it will lie at the way. Oo (Lemyethna) consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT AGENT FOR: M/S mcc transport (s’pore) MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY pte ltd AGENT FOR: M/S new golden sea lines Firefighters put out the fire on Yangon-Mandalay Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Expressway. Photo: MPF 10 National 21 March 2017 C-in-C meets Union Minister for Information meets with Presidential Communications Operations Secretary from Philippines Philippine President Dr Pe Myint, Union Min- ister for Information, met with Mr Jose Ruperto Martin Marfori Andanar, Secretary of Presidential Communications Oper- ations Office of the Phil- ippines, a member of the delegation led by H.E Mr Rodrigo Rao Duterte, the President of the Phil- ippines, at the hall of the Ministry of Information Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint (6th from Left) poses for photo with Mr Jose yesterday morning. Ruperto Martin Marfori Andanar and members of the delegation. Photo: MNA In the meeting, there were cordial discussions sector of the Philippines, ASEAN meeting to be held ing were Director-General concerning the imple- bilateral cooperation in in the Philippines and to of MRTV, Director-Gen- mentation of a MoU in the sectors of print media, observe the image of the eral of Information and the information sector broadcast media and online Philippines and broadcast- Public Relations Depart- between the Ministry of media. In addition, an in- ing media. And matters on ment, Managing Director Information and the Phil- vitation was made by the exchange of holding work- of the News and Period- ippines signed in 2013, Philippines for responsible shops on the information icals Enterprise and dep- performances of refor- officials of the Ministry of sector were discussed. uty permanent secretary. mation of the information Information to attend the Present at the meet- —MNA Senior General Min Aung Hlaing welcomes Philippine President Mr. Rodrigo Rao Duterte. Photo: MNA Mawlamyine Children’s Literary Commander-in-Chief of De- Win, Chief of the General fence Services Senior Gen- Staff General Mya Tun Oo Festival coming soon eral Min Aung Hlaing met and senior military officers The Children’s Literary as a fun occasion for chil- with Philippine President while Philippine Secretary Festival, Literature Exhi- dren. Mr. Rodrigo Rao Duterte of National Defence Mr. bition and Book Bazaar The festival will in- at Nay Pyi Taw’s Horizon Delfin Lorenzana, Philip- will be held at Mawlamy- clude literature exhibi- Lake View Hotel. pines Ambassador to My- ine University from 9 am tions and sales of books, Also present at the anmar Mr. Alex Chua and until 5 pm on March 25, 38 recitals, poem recitals, meeting together with the other officials were with 26 and 27. storytelling contests, ad lib Senior General were Dep- the Philippine President. In The Literary Festi- contests, colouring con- uty Commander-in-Chief the meeting, discussions val is organised by the tests, paper folding con- of Defence Services Com- were made on security, de- Ministry of Information, tests, cartoon exhibitions mander-in Chief (Army) fence, and anti-drug issues. the Ministry of Education and portrait drawings, Children’s Literary Festival in Mandalay attracts large Vice-Senior General Soe —Myanmar News Agency and the Mon State Gov- painting exhibitions, con- number of children and adults.Photo: MNA ernment, with a vision to struction contests, proverb sharpen children’s intel- recitals, toy assembly con- the literary festival, posters Taw on 5 November 2016 lect and thinking skills, tests, games, literary talks have been set up to inform and the second one held in nurture their creativity, and discussions. the public of the event. 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Signing ceremony for establishment of sister city relationship between Maehongson and Loikaw. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD)

Eradication of illegal poppy fields carried out in Nanlyar and Isant villages in Loikaw. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD)

ituated in the east of the tional Progressive Party-KNPP have access to wards of Bawlak- country, Kayah State called had signed National Ceasefire he, Phasaung and Mae Se towns. SNgwetaung Pyi is sharing Agreement-NCA with the gov- The accessibility of foreign tour- border with Thailand to the east, ernment and are working with ists to different parts of the state Shan State to the north, Kayin local authorities for national can be attributed to easing of re- State to the south and encircled and regional development. For stricted areas. by Kayin State and Shan State to Kayinni National Progressive the west. With an area of 4529.563 Party-KNPP to be able to sign Land-rent grants square miles, accounting for 1.72 the NCA, six rounds of meeting Under the programme of per cent of the country’s area, it were held between the authori- issuing land-rent grants to each is a hilly region lying at an alti- ties concerned and national race village in each township in Kayah tude of 3000 feet. armed groups in the time of the State, a total of 450 land-rent new government. grants had been provided—66 Kayah national races land-rent grants to Mawchisusi Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho visits Htiprunu Cave, a popular Kayah State is home to a village in Loikaw township, 60 to tourist attraction in Prusho Township. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) variety of national races such as In the past, movement Dawkaleiklin village in Dimawhso Bamar, Kayin, Pa-O, Shan, In- of foreign tourists has township, 52 to Dawnyekhu village tha and other tribes apart from in Prusho township, 47 to Salaung Kayah tribe where have been been restricted on village in Shadaw township, 79 to Kayah State living through thick and thin for the ground of security Wanche village in Bawlake town- ages. Kayah national races made ship, 72 to Susi village in Phasaung up of Kayah, Kayankadaung reasons in Kayah township and 74 to Nanpeinlein (Padaung), Kayankangan (Yin- State. Nowadays, village in Mae Se township. enjoying higher baw), Kayankedokh (Gaykho), ecotourism has been Likewise, Loikaw residents Kayanlahta (Zayein/Kaungto), were provided with land-rent Kayaw (Paye), Kayahmonu launched extensively grants in accordance with rule (Manumanaw), Yintale and Gay- in Tanitarle,Panpet, and regulations—16 people in socio-economic bar tribes. Dawkalawdu and Dawookhu ward, 18 people in With a view to ensuring all- Dawtama ward, 21 people in round development of Kayah Ngwetaung villages in Minelon ward and 18 people in State, altogether seven minis- Demawso township. Dawnoku ward. A total of seven status in the tries formed under the Kayah people’s service centres have State government led by the been opened, and 4441 were pro- Kayah State Chief Minister have Easing of restricted areas vided though the facilities. been making relentless efforts In the past, movement of for- towards this end. eign tourists has been restricted Regional development time of the new on the ground of security rea- Altogether 96 work activities Agreement signed sons in Kayah State. Nowadays, including road works, water sup- For the emergence of a ecotourism has been launched ply works, health development democratic federal Union, that extensively in Tanitarle,Panpet, works and energy security works government can only be realized through Dawkalawdu and Ngwetaung are being implemented with the peace and stability, a total of villages in Dimawhso township, use of K 3743.625 million of state seven national race armed and the opening of a border funds in the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Soe Soe Tun (IPRD) and Nandar Win groups apart from Kayinni Na- route enables foreign tourists to See Page 12 >>

Photo: Nyan Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho observes at traffic rule Fire preventive drill of the firefighters.P hoto: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) Kayah State Government and KNPP holds meeting. awarness raised by mobile vehicles. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) Lin Htut (IPRD) 12 21 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

Photo shows construction of a retaining wall along Thanlwin Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho sprinkles scented water marking the opening of 500-bed hospital in Loikaw. River. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD)

>> From page 11 es in Ywathit Town. Steps have A total of 4,723 tons of teak The Kayah State government in 2016-2017 fiscal year. The upgrading and tarring been taken to allocate the new- and 489 tons of hardwood were and IGS Capital Corporation from of a road section from milepost ly-reclaimed land plots to the extracted from Loikaw Town- the South Korea signed a Memo- Land plot for flood victims 129/5 to 132/3 milepost on Maw- landless farmers in cooperation ship in Kayah State in the finan- randum of Understanding (MoU) The land plots were re- chi-Dimawhso-Loikaw-Aungban with local administrative body cial year 2016-2017. to establish the Kayah State as claimed in Mawchi region, Pha- road has been completed with and local people as land recla- Antimony mining industry “Farm City” on 11 November saung Township for the flood vic- large and small bridges includ- mation task was completed on under the No (1) Mining Enter- 2016. The International Trade tims from 135 households who ing 240 concrete bridges of under 7.3.2017. prise was granted to the mining Center (ITC) is providing tech- left their homes due to heavy 50 feet and 26 concrete bridges The mechanized farmlands companies in time of the new nical and financial support to the rain and landslide in 2015. The of above 50 feet constructed in were reclaimed in Dawpawkale government. The permitted min- Kayah State government through Kanbawza Brighter Future My- the time of the new government. and Pangkan Villages in Loi- ing companies are expected to a three-year project to boost tour- anmar Foundation (BFM) donat- kaw Township and Phayaphyu produce 650 metric tons of anti- ism industry in the region. Com- ed K 234.5 million to construct Town plan and Hteepoekaloh Villages in mony for the 2016-2017 FY and so munity-based tourism industry 60 low-cost housings, school and As regards urban develop- Dimawhso Township. The land was initiated in Pangpat and library and to supply sufficient ment, the Urban and Housing reclamation task is expected to Taneelarle Villages, Dimawhso water and adequate electricity Development Department drew be completed soon and the re- The Kayah State Township and expanded in Daw- for the flood victims. Out of 60 the town plan for Dimawhso, claimed land plots will be allo- tamagyi and Htaykho Villages in low-cost homes, the 55 housings Mae Se and Phasaung towns in cated to the rightful owners. government will time of the new government. The were handed over to the flood the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Under undertake regional Kayah State government earned victims through a lucky draw the plan, five staff housings with Creation of job opportunities development tasks in K 595.7 million and US$ 57,171 program and a village called 60 apartments in Loikaw and The South Korea-based from the tourism industry during “Brighter Future” was opened two staff housings with 34 apart- Daedong Co., Ltd sold agricul- various sectors with one-year period of the new gov- on 6.6.2016. ments in Bawlake are being con- tural equipments to the farmers the allotted fund in a ernment. Altogether 152 land plots structed, and upon completion, in Loikaw, Dimawhso, Prusho, were reclaimed for the flood vic- altogether 84 staff families will Shadaw and Bawlake Townships. transparent manner, Sister City tims who reside in the danger be accommodated. The new schools were built and seeking suggestions In an attempt to strengthen zone in Lwepwarkho village in Meanwhile, two buildings school furniture provided in the from the people. In cooperation and amity between Mawchi Township. The 152 flood with 32 rooms that have already fiscal year 2016-2017 in time of Myanmar and Thailand, efforts victims were evacuated from been built in Pankan village-tract the new government. The Kayah doing so, the ethnic have been made to establish Loi- danger zone to the reclaimed in Loikaw are to be rented to lo- State government organized job people and residents kaw, capital of Kayah State and land plots. The Kayah State gov- cal people who are in grave need fairs by linking with local compa- Mae Hong Son of Thailand as sis- ernment elected by the people of shelters at a monthly fee of nies, creating job opportunities must cooperate with ter cities. The move aimed at ben- underwent reform processes in K 37200 per room. for the residents. the state government. efiting Loikaw and Mae Hong Son political, economic and social Power supply was made The Loikaw People’s Hos- cities and promoting economic sectors during its one-year term. through Bawlake sub-power station, Shardaw sub-power station, Phasaung sub-power station, Hoyar sub-power station and Mae Se sub-power station in Kayah State. Consequently, a total of 37 wards and 344 villages have been provided with electricity and continued efforts are being made for the remaining 162 villages to be facilitated with hydroelectric and solar power. Moreover, roads, bridges and water supply works are being implemented in Demawhso, Prusho and Bawlake townships, utilizing allotted K 99.87 million. For rural development, em- erald green rural development project was initiated in seven KBZ Brighter Future Myanmar Foundation donates cash for disaster Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho presents cash assistance to a townships from the 2014-2015 relief effort in Kayah State. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) patient. Photo: Nyan Lin Htut (IPRD) fiscal year to the 2016-2017 fiscal year with the use of K 2040 pital was upgraded to a 500-bed far, 299 metric tons of antimony growth for both countries, was ap- People’s participation million. As a result, agricultural, facility and construction of new was produced. proved by the Economic Commit- The Kayah State government livestock and trading sectors in building and provision of med- Seven companies were per- tee under the Union Government will undertake regional devel- the region are making signifi- ical equipment were carried mitted to operate tin and antimo- on 5.1.2017. opment tasks in various sectors cant progress, fetching K 315.538 out using Japanese Yan 1,900 ny mining industry under the No With a view to eradicating with the allotted fund in a trans- million as interest. million contributed by the Jap- (2) Mining Enterprise in Maw- tax-related obstacles, preventing parent manner, seeking sugges- anese government. chi, Mohsarkhee and Hteelayk- illegal trade and creating job op- tions from the people. In doing so, Land plot allocation The state government pro- hee regions in Kayah State. The portunities for the locals, a border the ethnic people and residents The Kayah State govern- vided healthcare services to estimated production of tin and trade camp was opened in Mae Se must cooperate with the state ment reclaimed altogether 200- the ethnic people from Kayah antimony by the aforementioned Township, Bawlakhe District on government. acre land plots including 50-acre State and Southern Shan State companies was 620 metric tons 27.10.2016 to be able to facilitate Only when the ethnic people each in Daw Tamagyi and Daw as Dimawhso Township Hos- and 202 metric tons of tin and the border trade between Kayah in Kayah State grasp good oppor- Nyaekhu Villages in Dimawhso pital and Nan Melkhon station antimony were produced until State and Thailand. Construc- tunities, will peace last in the state Township and 50-acre each in hospital were opened. January 2017. tion of the Mae Se Border Trade and their socioeconomic status Lewaing and Wambala Villag- Antimony mining Farm City Camp was slated to be completed improve. 21 March 2017 advertisement 13 14 entertainment 21 March 2017 I now have no problem Kim Kardashian opens up about with anxiety: Zayn Malik Paris robbery on reality show

New York — Singer Zayn Los Angeles — In the latest Malik says he now has no prob- episode of “Keeping Up With lem with anxiety and was mainly the Kardashians”, Kim Kar- dealing with it when he was in dashian West tearfully chron- One Direction. icled the events of her Paris Although the 24-year-old robbery as her sisters Khloe and singer had to cancel some solo Kourtney sat by her side and lis- performances due to his anxiety tened. last year, he now insists that it The reality star suffered was only an issue when he was in the most horrific ordeal of her One Direction and he has it un- life when a group of armed bur- der control, reported New York glars forced their way into the Daily News. apartment she was staying at in “I now have no problem France five months ago, tied her with anxiety. It was some- up and brandished a gun at her thing I was dealing with in the while demanding money and band,” Malik says in an inter- making off with USD 10 million view to Sunday Times Style worth of jewellery. magazine. For some weeks after the And he believes open- incident, Kim took a break from Kim Kardashian West. Photo: Reuters ing up about his issues with social media and the spotlight food helped. in general to re-evaluate her life “I was kind of looking at “Am I gonna run down the “People saw strength in and security, according to The the gun, looking down back at stairs and, like, either be shot in that, and they didn’t seem to ex- Hollywood Reporter. the stairs and I was like, I have the back... It makes me so up- pect it from a guy, but they expect While recalling the inci- a split second in my mind to set to think about it but, like, it from a female, which to me is dent, Kim says in the clip, “They make this quick decision.” either they’re gonna shoot me crazy. We’re all human. People asked for money. I said, I dont According to Kim, she in the back or if I make it and are often afraid to admit difficul- have any money. They dragged contemplated escape but real- they dont, if the elevator does ties, but I don’t believe that there me out to the hallway on top of ised that there was ultimate- not open in time or the stairs are should be a struggle with any- the stairs. Thats when I saw the ly nothing she could do to get locked, then like... Theres no away from the situation. way out.”— PTI thing that’s the truth.—PTI Zayn Malik. Photo: Reuters gun, like clear as day. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ smashes records with towering $170 million debut

LOS ANGELES — This is what They are ordered by a voice on makes Disney such a powerhouse. the intercom to kill one another “Beauty and the Beast,” the in a gray flannel-version of Social studio’s latest live action update of Darwinism. a cartoon classic, waltzed its way With “Beauty and the Beast” to a towering $170 million debut dominating ticket sales, last week- this weekend, setting a new record end’s champ, “Kong: Skull Is- for a March opening and solid- land,” fell 53% to $28.8 million. ifying the Mouse House’s sta- That pushes the monster movie’s tus as the dominant player in the domestic haul to $110.1 million. film business. No other company Warner Bros. and Legendary En- can match the streak that Disney tertainment teamed up to produce is currently enjoying, thanks to a the remake of King Kong. series of multi-billion acquisitions Fox’s “Logan” took third that put the likes of Pixar, Marvel, place, pulling in $17.5 million and and LucasFilm in its Magic King- bringing the R-rated superhero dom. tale’s stateside total to $184 mil- “Beauty and the Beast” rep- lion. Universal and Blumhouse’s resents another part of Disney’s “Get Out,” a thriller about a black branded strategy. It’s the latest man whose girlfriend’s white fairy tale adaptation to hit screens. family holds a sinister secret, Others in the lucrative group in- nabbed fourth position. It made clude “Alice in Wonderland,” $13.2 million, bringing its gross to which picked up $1 billion world- $133.1 million. With a budget of wide, “Cinderella” with its $543.5 $4.5 million, the film is one of the million global haul, and last year’s year’s most profitable. Lionsgate’s Director of the movie Bill Condon and composer Alan Menken pose with cast members Dan Stevens, Luke “The Jungle Book,” which racked “The Shack” rounded out the top Evans, Emma Watson, Josh Gad, Audra McDonald and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at the premiere of ‘’Beauty and up a mighty $966.6 million af- five generating $6.1 million and the Beast’’ in Los Angeles, California, US, on 2 March 2017. Photo: Reuters ter finishing its run. Remakes of pushing the faith-based drama’s “Dumbo” and “Mulan” are already earnings to over $42.6 million. in the works, as Disney commits household items. “Beauty and the sales are tallied and new lines of for a major studio offerings. The In limited release, “T2 Train- to putting a live action spin on the Beast” didn’t muck about with princess wear are whipped up to theaters are chosen because they spotting,” a sequel to the 1996 cult bulk of its animated properties the elements that made the 1991 satisfy new generations of Belle are more popular with horror fans. comedy about a group of heroin (Fans of “Treasure Planet” may be film so beloved. Director Bill lovers. Orion, an MGM label, backed addicts, opened in five locations, out of luck). Condon kept the basic plot intact, Most major studios steered the film and is distributing it with earning $180,000. Ewan McGre- The latest fairy tale follows while fleshing out a bit more of clear of “Beauty and the Beast.” BH Tilt. That label is overseen by gor reprises his role as a drug-ad- Belle, a bookish girl in France Belle’s backstory, and retaining a The only other new release of note, “The Purge” and “Insidious” pro- dict Scot. The actor also has a played by Harry Potter film vet- soundtrack that includes “Be Our “The Belko Experiment,” debuted ducer Blumhouse. It’s trying to supporting turn playing Lumiere, eran Emma Watson, who helps Guest” and “Belle.” All those elab- to $4.1 million, which its backers find more cost-efficient ways to a candlestick, in “Beauty and the a tortured Beast (Dan Stevens of orate musical numbers and chatty say is success given its model. bring smaller films to the masses. Beast.” Sony is releasing “T2,” “Downton Abbey” fame) break cutlery don’t come cheap. “Beauty The film boasts a unique distribu- “The Belko Experiment” follows which is heavily geared towards out of his shell. In the process she and the Beast” carries a hefty $160 tion strategy. “The Belko Experi- a group of American corporate European audiences. The drama lifts a curse that’s left the Beast’s million budget. It should make that ment” opened in 1,341 locations, types, who are locked in a high- has already made $34 million kingdom populated by talking money back manyfold after ticket roughly a third of the theater count rise office in Bogota, Colombia. overseas.—Reuters 21 March 2017 lifestyle 15 Prague’s Old-New Synagogue gets Vietnamese first new Torahs since World War Two capital to pilot PRAGUE — Prague’s medieval Old-New Syn- agogue received two new automated Torah scrolls on Sunday, the first ones since World War Two shattered the country’s once-thriving street parking Jewish community. The Torahs, fund- HANOI — An automat- parking cards and record ed by donations to the ed car parking technolo- vehicles’ information, Prague Jewish communi- gy will be piloted on two such as license number, ty, were written in Israel streets in Viet Nam’s cap- vehicle type, time-in and and brought into the syna- ital Hanoi in the second time-out. gogue in a ceremony that quarter of 2017. Parking fees will be included scripting of the Specifically, the new calculated based on park- final letters by guests and technology for car parking duration, which vehi- members of the communi- ing management will be cle parkers can pay in cash ty, and a street dance. implemented on down- or via bank transfer. “After years when To- town Ly Thuong Kiet and The project is part of Tran Hung Dao streets, efforts to improve urban rahs were being destroyed, Members of the Czech Jewish Community write final words in a new Torah scroll during a burnt ... the community to- reported Viet Nam’s order by monitoring the ceremony in the medieval Old-New Synagogue in Prague, on 19 March 2017. Photo: Reuters day celebrates with its rab- state-run news agency number of vehicles using bi a new Torah scroll after The Old-New Syna- destination for visitors. of Jewish Communities VNA on Monday. parking lots and prevent- many, many years. That is gogue is over 700 years Before World War estimates 15-20,000 Jews Under the project, ing the lack of transpar- the best expression of the old, one of the oldest exist- Two, there were about live in the Czech Republic surveillance cameras will ency in collecting park- development of the Prague ing synagogues in Europe. 125,000 Jews living in now, although only about be installed at the parking ing fees, said Nguyen Jewish community,” said Apart from its significance what is now the Czech Re- a quarter is registered lots, recording the number Duc Chung, chairman of deputy head of the Jew- to the community, it is the public. About 80,000 were with Jewish communities of vehicles, their parking Hanoi People’s Commit- ish Community of Prague, main attraction of Prague’s killed during the war. or other Jewish groups. duration and the number tee. Frantisek Banyai. Jewish Town, a popular The Czech Federation —Reuters of parking slots available. There are currently The information will be some 1,100 parking lots in relayed to a data process- the city, and 200 of these ing centre. operate on the roads with A sensor device will people watching the vehi- Norway unseats Denmark as be attached to the camera cles and collecting fees. world’s happiest country — report poles to read electronic —Xinhua NEW YORK — Norway happy of the 155 countries business and civil society to States is falling in the rank- displaced Denmark as the ranked in the fifth annual help their countries find a ing due to inequality, dis- Myanmar world’s happiest country report released at the Unit- better way to wellbeing. trust and corruption. Eco- in a new report released ed Nations. Denmark, Iceland, nomic measures that the International on Monday that called on “Happy countries are Switzerland, Finland, Neth- administration of President Programme Schedule nations to build social trust the ones that have a healthy erlands, Canada, New Zea- Donald Trump is trying and equality to improve the balance of prosperity, as land, Australia and Sweden to pursue, he added, will wellbeing of their citizens. conventionally measured, rounded out the top ten make things worse. (21-3-2017 07:00am ~ 22-3-2017 07:00am) MST The Nordic nations are and social capital, meaning countries. “They are all aimed the most content, according a high degree of trust in a South Sudan, Liberia, at increasing inequality — 07:03 Am News to the World Happiness society, low inequality and Guinea, Togo, Rwanda, tax cuts at the top, throwing 07:26 Am Those Who Never Give Up (Ep-6)-In Pursuit of Report 2017 produced by confidence in government,” Tanzania, Burundi and the people off the healthcare a dream the Sustainable Develop- Jeffrey Sachs, the director Central African Republic rolls, cutting Meals on 08:03 Am News ment Solutions Network of the SDSN and a special were at the bottom. Wheels in order to raise 08:26 Am Myanmar Martial Art (EP-1) (Bando) (SDSN), a global initiative advisor to the United Na- Germany was ranked military spending. I think 08:45 Am Impressionist Myanmar Master Artist — U Lun launched by the United Na- tions Secretary-General, 16, followed by the United everything that has been Gywe tions in 2012. said in an interview. Kingdom (19) and France proposed goes in the wrong 09:03 Am News Countries in sub-Saha- The aim of the report, (31). The United States direction,” he explained. ran Africa, along with Syria he added, is to provide an- dropped one spot to 14. The rankings are based 09:26 Am The Strokes of Myanmar and Yemen, are the least other tool for governments, Sachs said the United on six factors — per capita 09:52 Am Today Myanmar: CBT in Myaing Township gross domestic product, 10:03 Am News healthy life expectancy, 10:26 Am Development Momentum of Sittway freedom, generosity, social 10:44 Am The Beauty In The North of Myanmar support and absence of corruption in government or (11:00 Am ~ 03:00 Pm)- Monday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) business. (03:00 Pm ~ 07:00 Pm) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) “The lowest countries are typically marked by low values in all six variables,” Prime Time said the report, produced 07:03 Pm News with the support of the Er- 07:26 Pm A Day Out With Sarah (EP-5) nesto Illy Foundation. 07:52 Pm Soft Drinks without Vendor Sachs would like na- 08:03 Pm News tions to follow United Arab 08:26 Pm Taste of Myanmar (Rice Salad with Emirates and other coun- Vegetables) tries that have appointed 08:45 Pm Living in Off-Season Ministers of Happiness. “I want governments (09:00 Pm ~ 11:00 Pm) - Today Repeat (09:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) to measure this, discuss it, (11:00 Pm ~ 03:00 Am)- Monday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00Am) analyze it and understand when they have been off (03:00 Am ~ 07:00 Am) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) on the wrong direction,” he Yachts are parked outside City Hall in Oslo, on 11 December 2012. 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