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Vol. VI, No. 51, 5th Waxing of Nayon 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 7 June 2019 State Counsellor explains ’s reforms at National University of Public Service, Hungary

TATE COUNSELLOR Daw promoting interaction between eon hosted by Mr. Zsolt Németh, SAung San Suu Kyi arrived at the peoples of both countries. Chairman of the Foreign Rela- the National University of Public Following this, the State tions Committee of the National Service in Hungary at 10 a.m. Counsellor answered questions Assembly. local standard time yesterday, raised by the students and then From there, the State Coun- where she was welcomed by handed over souvenirs to the sellor attended the opening cer- Rector Dr. Andras Koltay and rector. emony of the Hungary-Myan- officials. Next, the State Counsellor mar Business Forum held at the The State Counsellor then travelled to the Hungarian Par- Marriott Hotel in Budapest and addressed an audience consist- liament Building where she met delivered a speech. ing of the rector, professors, staff with Mrs. Márta Mátrai, First Next, the State Counsellor and students of the university. Officer of the National Assembly. met with the Myanmar Ambas- She talked at length on Myan- During the meeting, they sador, embassy staff and Myan- mar’s democratic transition exchanged similar experiences mar scholars pursuing education process, efforts towards internal Myanmar and Hungary went in Hungary at the Kempinski peace and national reconcilia- through in their respective dem- Hotel. tion, endeavours for implement- ocratic transitions, discussed Union Ministers U Thaung ing peace, stability and develop- promoting cooperation between Tun and U Kyaw Tin, Ambassa- ment in , initiating the parliaments of both countries dor U Myo Aye and officials also education reforms, bilateral and developing their skills. attended the meeting and the cooperation between Myanmar Afterwards, the State Coun- economic forum. —MNA and Hungary on education, and sellor was treated to a lunch- (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)

State Counsellor Daw gives the lecture on Myanmar’s democratic transition period experience at National University of Public Service in Hungary yesterday, talking at length on Myanmar’s democratic transition process and efforts for overcoming challenges. PHOTO: MNA

INSIDE TODAY

PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT NATIONAL NATIONAL 12th regular session 12th regular session Bagan-NyaungU Second consignment of of of Archaeological zone to get steel rails for Yangon- concludes concludes smoke-free area Mandalay Railway upgrade arrives in Yangon PAGE-2 PAGE-2 PAGE-4 PAGE-6 7 JUNE 2019 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyithu Hluttaw 12th regular session of 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw concludes

THE 12th regular session of the books and documents than ion Minister. Second Pyithu Hluttaw conclud- Sarpay Beikman’s book shops. The Union Minister said ed yesterday following its 16-day Sarpay Beiman’s book shops in his previous answer, he also meeting. have a miscellaneous collection mentioned that the ratified le- At the meeting, Union Min- of different subjects including gal books and documents are ister for Information Dr. Pe My- legal books and documents. But, also available at 417 libraries int replied the questions raised some private book shops have of the Information and Public by MP U Mya Sein of Dagon mainly offered legal books and Relations Department and also Myothit (Seikkan) constituency documents and they also pub- encouraged the private libraries if the laws prescribed by the Py- lish books on legal. This was a to collect the legal books and idaungsu Hluttaw are published reason why private book shops documents and pledged to ren- sufficiently to the people or not. has offered a larger selection of der assistance to them. The Union Minister said legal books and documents than In response to the question U Htay Oo of Yangon Region Sarpay Beikman book shops, raised by U Mya Sein of Dagon constituency-2 asked an aster- he said. Myothit (Seikkan) constituency, isk-marked question if there Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U . PHOTO: MNA He continued to say that the Union Minister said the legal was a plan to portray the re- in his answer to MP U Saw books and documents annually cently ratified laws in the annu- raised by U Htay Oo, he an- Pe Myint. The published laws, Sein Tun, he replied that the prescribed by the Pyidaungsu al publication law manual and swered that Union-level insti- and rules and regulations man- ministry was on a tight budget Hluttaw are available at the he replied the question at the tutions and ministries which uals are available at the Sarpay and could not afford to publish Sarpay Beikman book shops in 12th-day meeting of the fourth drew the laws and rules and Beikman bookshops in Yangon, the books free of charge for the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi regular session of the Amyo- regulations published and dis- Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, he public at that moment as the Taw. Meanwhile, the books and tha Hluttaw on 22 February, tributed them with the own plan. said. ministry was carrying out its documents are also published in 2017. Similarly, U Saw Sein Tun Besides, Ministry of In- The MP raised the ques- tasks depending on its budget the government gazette which of Kayah State constitution-4 formation also publishes the tion making reference to the allocation. Therefore, only if the are also available at the Saypay asked the ministry if it had a ratified laws, and rules and newspapers published in 2016, allocated Beikman book shops. He contin- plan to publish the ratified laws, regulations in the Government therefore, the ratified legal doc- a separate budget to the min- ued to say there are 470 kinds of rules and regulations free for Gazette, he said. uments in 2019 did not include istry, the ministry would fulfil legal books published by Sarpay the public and the ministry also In his answer, he also re- in his reference, said the Union the need. Beikman, Pyithu Hluttaw Office, answered the question at the plied that the ministry is pro- Minister. However, the ratified legal Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Attor- Hluttaw on 29th January, 2018. viding publishing services at Some pointed out that pri- books and documents are avail- ney-General Office and private He continued to say that reasonable prices for publishing vate book shops have offered able at the ministry’s website publishing houses. when he replied the question the legal documents, said Dr. a larger collection of the legal www.moi.gov.mm, said the Un- SEE PAGE-11

Amyotha Hluttaw Amyotha Hluttaw concludes 12th regular session

AMYOTHA Hluttaw concluded people and Hindus in Mauntaw the report on motions and ques- its 12th regular session yesterday and how measures were taken tions submitted by the Hluttaw’s following the 16-day meeting in to prevent terrorist attacks by Government Guarantees, Pledg- Nay Pyi Taw. ARSA. es and Undertakings Vetting In the 16th-day meeting, as- Deputy Minister for Social Committee from the first meet- terisk-marked questions were Welfare, Relief and Resettle- ing to 11th meeting of the second answered and three reports ment U Soe Aung replied the Amyotha Hluttaw. were clarified by MPs and Speak- questions. Amyotha Hluttaw held 16 er of Amyotha Hluttaw Mahn Similarly, Deputy Minister meetings in its 12th regular ses- Win Khaing Than reviewed the for Education U Win Maw Tun sion from 29 April to 6 June, and undertakings during the 12th answered questions related with during the period, MPs raised regular session. new school buildings in Kyaw- 117 asterisk-mark questions and U Shan Aw of Chin State taw, Rakhine State, upgrading a 153 questions and Union-level constitutency 2 asked if a road school in , , dignitaries answered the ques- linking Dinlopa Village and a new school building in Thaton, tions. Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker . PHOTO: MNA Dongva Village in Haka, Chin Mon State. In the 12th regular session, State, would be upgrade, and In response to the ques- cal year. Afterwards, Daw Kye- Amyotha Hlutaw approved Deputy Minister for Border tions, Deputy Minister for Ed- Similarly, Daw Khin Swe in Ngaik Man, member of the a motion tabled by U Maung Affairs Maj-Gen Than Htut re- ucation U Win Maw Tun said Lwin of the Chin State constit- Amyotha Hluttaw Bill Commit- Maung Ohn of Ayeyawady Re- plied the up-gradation of the road that promoting the daily-waged uency-9 asked there was a plan tee, read out the committee’s gion’s constituency 5 urging the would be considered depending staff to permanent staff would be to allocate the excess land to report on the Myanma Commu- Union Government to draw up on budget allocations starting considered only after amending local people after making survey nications Corporation Bill. laws, rules and directives to take from the 2020-2021 budget of the the organizational set-up of the to the land allocated to hotels At yesterday meeting, two precautionary measures in an Chin State. Basic Education Department. and guest houses in Kanpatlat, decisions came at the meeting attempt to protect the natural Daw Ei Ei Pyone of the Ay- Regarding the hostels for Chin State. Union Minister for to seek approval for the contro- environment, resources and eyawady Region constituency-8 the faculties, the ministry has Hotels and Tourism answered versial points of the Myanma interests of coastal states and asked possibilities for promoting provided the faculties with build- the question. communications Corporation regions from possible heavy oil the daily-waged staff of the Min- ings at the universities in accord- U Kyaw Kyaw Win of Rakh- Bill and the Myanmar Lan Ac- pollution of giant crude oil tank- istry of Education to the minis- ance with the set rules. ine State constituency 8 asked quisition Bill 2017 between the ers delivering crude oil to the try’s employees and the min- Meanwhile, the ministry which arrangements were made two Hluttaws at the Pyidaungsu pipeline at Made Island, Rakhine istry’s arrangement for faculty has arranged to construct more to give protection and safety to Hluttaw. State. buildings at universities. buildings for faculties every fis- and rehabilitation for local ethnic Amyotha Hluttaw approved SEE PAGE-11 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at the Hungary-Myanmar Business Forum held at the Marriott Hotel in Budapest yesterday. PHOTO: MNA NEWS ON PAGE 1

Embassy of Sweden celebrates National Day in Nay Pyi Taw

THE Embassy of Sweden held Myanmar and Sweden. a celebration to commemorate Afterwards, Ambassador of the National Day of Sweden Sweden Mr. Staffan Herrstrom in Nay Pyi Taw at 7 pm yes- and Union Minister for Health terday. and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe The celebration at the extended greetings. After the Park Royal Hotel was at- speeches, the guests enjoyed tended by Chairman of the the dinner.—MNA Union Election Commission U (Translated by GNLM) Hla Thein, Union Ministers Dr. Pe Myint, Dr. Myo Thein Gyi UEC Chairman U Hla Thein and and Dr. Myint Htwe and Deputy Union Ministers Dr. Pe Myint, Ministers U Aung Hla Tun and Dr. Myo Thein Gyi and Dr. Myint U Tin Myint, Hluttaw represent- Htwe and deputy ministers attend the event to mark the atives, departmental heads and National Day of Sweden in Nay invited guests. The event began Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA with the national anthems of

Students of Youth Integrity Camp 2019 discuss corruption, integrity with international youth via video conferencing

ANTI-CORRUPTION Com- with the aim of letting young mission (ACC) in collaboration people know the international with Ministry of Education or- youth involvement in anti- cor- ganized Youth Integrity Camp ruption and upswing of integ- 2019 with technological assis- rity worldwide. tance from the United Nations Then, Danish Ambassador Office on Drugs and Crime John Nielsen shared his coun- (UNODC). try’s experience of tackling Two selected groups from corruption with camp teachers the camp discussed anti-cor- and students. He also spoke ruption with Slovenian and of collaboration between My- Papua New Guinean youths anmar and Denmark, and the via video conferencing. cost of corruption with regard For discussion, fifteen se- to social and economic failure lected youth were divided into for the country and her people. Youth Integrity Camp students and international Slovenian and Papua New Guinean youth discussing anti- two groups. They went into corruption via video conferencing. PHOTO: MNA ACC Chairman U Aung discussion with Papua New Kyi attended the event . Guinean youths in the morn- During the discussion, to bring about quality integ- strategies. The camp will be held until ing and with Slovenian youth they talked over youth involve- rity, challenges, experience, It was reported that this 7th June.—MNA (Translated by in the afternoon. ment in anti-corruption, effort success, encouragement , and session of discussion was held Alphonsus) 7 JUNE 2019 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Vice President U Myint Swe instructs flawless commemoration of national heroes on 72nd Martyrs’ Day

VICE PRESIDENT U Myint Swe, Patron of the Central Committee for Convening the 72nd Anniversary of Martyrs’ Day, delivered a speech at the central committee’s first coor- dination meeting held at the President’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Opening remarks

In his speech, the Vice President said the Martyrs’ Day ceremony is held annually to keep alive the memories of the fallen martyrs, including national leader Bogyoke Aung San, who lost their lives on 19 Vice President U Myint Swe, Patron of the Central Committee for Convening the 72nd Anniversary of Martyr’s Day, delivers a speech at the central July 1947. He said the cere- committee’s first coordination meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA mony aims to awaken patri- otism in youths and let them donations were carried out istry of Information to make of Martyrs’ Day respectively, Minister for Religious Affairs understand the lives, blood and without any delays at the na- arrangements for covering ar- reported on the progress of and Culture, Vice-Chairman sweat sacrificed for independ- tional level. ticles and interviews on Mar- each subcommittee and future U Phyo Min Thein, Chief Min- ence. He remarked that we The Vice President also tyrs’ Day, to conduct essay con- tasks. ister of Yangon Region, Union have now reached the 72nd instructed the committees to tests, to broadcast and publish Deputy Minister for the Election Commission mem- anniversary for this momen- ensure that all planning for the Bogyoke Aung San’s speeches, Ministry of Home Affairs Maj- ber U Myint Naing, Deputy tous commemoration. commemoration ceremony at Martyrs’ Day commemorative Gen Aung Thu then explained Ministers Maj-Gen Aung Thu, The Vice President also the Martyrs’ Mausoleum goes songs and to show documenta- the security preparations Rear-Admiral Myint Nwe, U explained about the formation along without any setbacks. ry films in the state-run broad- made and other tasks. Tin Myint and U Kyi Min, Nay and constitution of the central He also urged participants casts and print media. This was followed by the Pyi Taw Council member committee and its related com- to carry out rehearsals for flag remaining attendees reporting U Aung Myin Tun, Yangon mittees. hoisting and saluting ceremo- Committee reports on the progress of their rele- Region Minister for Security nies at the Secretariat Build- vant committee. and Border Affairs Colonel Ensuring each committee ing in Yangon and to make ar- Following the Vice Presi- The meeting came to an Aung Soe Moe, Yangon City’s succeeds its tasks rangements for opening the dent’s speech, Union Minister end with the Vice President Mayor U Maung Maung Soe, Secretariat Building’s meeting Thura U Aung Ko reported on giving comments and sugges- the Vice Adjutant Gener- He said ‘soon’ offerings room, where General Aung San the formation of the commit- tions to ensure coordination al, members of the central to honour the martyrs would and other leaders were assas- tees, preparations made, and on the various reports after committee, working commit- be held in Nay Pyi Taw and sinated 72 years ago on 19 July. the progress of assigned tasks. which he delivered the closing tee, security committee and Yangon. He urged all relevant The Vice President also Next, Chief Minister U speech. subcommittees, permanent committees to work closely urged the security committee Phyo Min Thein and Mayor U secretaries, directors-gener- with the Ministry of Religious to coordinate with others to Maung Maung Soe, who are Meeting attendees al and department officials. Affairs and Culture, Nay Pyi carry out its 12 tasks success- Chairman and Secretary of the —MNA Taw Council and Yangon Re- fully. Working Committee for Con- Central Committee Chair- (Translated by gion cabinet to ensure the He also urged the Min- vening the 72nd Anniversary man Thura U Aung Ko, Union Zaw Htet Oo)

Bagan-NyaungU Archaeological zone to get smoke-free areas

TO designate smoke-free ar- said U Soe Tint, an adminis- eas in the Bagan-NyaungU trator from NyaungU District. Archeaological zone, a coor- The 29 planned smoke- dination meeting was held at free zones are 17 pagodas and 10 a.m. on 6 June at the Dis- three state schools in Bagan trict General Administration and NyaungU townships, the Department. Directorate of Hotels and Tour- “We will implement ism, the Information Center, smoke-free zones in 29 areas the NyaungU Airport, the So- in Bagan that meet the self- cial Welfare Department, the norms and the project will Bagan Lacquerware Museum begin in July. Therefore, the and Institute, the NyaungU concerned officials from the District Hospital, the Bagan selected areas need to coop- Archaeological Museum, the erate in this project. We are Nyaunglatphtkan hill, and the trying to designate the entire Sulamani sunset hill. —Pheng General Administation Department officials from Bagan and NyuangU discuss planning smoke-free cultural heritage zone of Ba- Ling (Bagan) zones in the cultural heritage zone during a meeting at the District General Adminstration Department gan as a smoke-free zone,” (Translated by La Wonn) yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Joint Committee on Amending 2008 Republic of the Union of Myanmar Union Election Commission Constitution holds meeting 19/2019 Nay Pyi Taw Press Release 5 June 2019

The Union Election Commission diligently reviews appli- cations to register political parties in accordance with the law if said party consists of at least 15 willing members and submits their application in line with Section 3 (a) of the Political Parties Registration Law. The UEC would like to notify all individuals intending to form or register a political party, or multiple political parties intending to merge into a single party, need to send their rele- vant applications to the UEC no later than 30 December 2019. This would allow the UEC to carry out all necessary pro- cedures in time and also allow every political party to conduct their electoral tasks and campaign preparations in time for the coming 2020 General Elections. Union Election Commission

The Joint Committee on Amending the 2008 Constitution holds a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA U Thant Sin presents Credentials to President of the Republic of Korea MEETING 19/2019 of the Joint of both the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw committee members including Committee on Amending the and Pyithu Hluttaw, U Tun Aung Hluttaw representatives from U Thant Sin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 2008 Constitution was held at (a) U , Deputy political parties and of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Korea, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Building Chairman of the Joint Commit- Hluttaw representatives, and of- presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Moon Jae-In, D in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday af- tee Amyotha Hluttaw Deputy ficials from Pyidaungsu Hluttaw President of the Republic of Korea on 31 May 2019 in Seoul.—MNA ternoon. Speaker U , Joint Office. —MNA The meeting was attended Committee Secretary Dr. Myat by the Chairman of the Joint Nyana Soe, Joint Secretary U (Translated by Zaw Htet Committee, the Deputy Speaker Htay Win Aung (a) U Pyone Cho, Oo) One more political party Myanmar steels itself to rise applies for registration

REGISTRATION of political parties are being scrutinized by the from LDC status Union Election Commission (UEC), Chin National Party (CNP) came to UEC to register itself as a political party on 4 June 2019, it is learnt.—MNA

Public Announcement for remonstration Chin National Party (CNP) headquartered at Kyauk Oh Taung Village, Kyauk Oh Taung Village-Tract in Aunglan Township, Thayat District, Magway Region, submitted an application for registration as a political party in accord with the Section 5 of the Political Parties Registration Law on 4-6-2019. In their application they mention that they will use the name, the flag and the emblem as described hereunder. In accord with Section 14 (d) of the Political Parties Reg- istration Rules, it is hereby announced that those who want to remonstrate with the UEC about the party’s name, flag and em- Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance, U Maung Maung Win addresses a workhop on lifting Myanmar blem may submit a complaint along with the supporting evidence out of the Least Developed Countries ranking. PHOTO: MNA within seven days starting from issuance of this announcement. THE Ministry of Planning and Maung Win, delivered the observing the experiences of Union Election Commission Finance and the United Na- opening speech and UNCTAD’s other countries, and maintain- tions Conference on Trade and Head of Small Island Developing ing international support. Investment (UNCTAD) jointly States (SIDS) Mr. Pierre Encon- The workshop was attended held a workshop on lifting My- tre delivered an address as well. by representatives from union anmar out of the Least Devel- The workshop aims to gen- ministries and the Republic of oped Countries (LDC) category erate ideas and suggestions to the Union of Myanmar Federa- at Kempinski Hotel in Nay Pyi raise Myanmar out of LDC sta- tion of Chambers of Commerce Taw yesterday. tus, making the transition peri- and Industry. Deputy Minister for Plan- od for LDC Graduation smooth, (Translated by Zaw Htet Flag of Chin National Emblem of Chin National ning and Finance, U Maung acquiring good opportunities, Oo) Party (CNP) Party (CNP) 7 JUNE 2019 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Second consignment of steel rails for Yangon- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

ACTING CHIEF EDITOR Mandalay Railway upgrade arrives in Yangon Aye Min Soe [email protected] NEW steel tracks for the Yan- SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT gon-Mandalay Railway upgrade Kyaw Myaing arrived on 4 June at the Sule Port in Yangon. SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min “The steel rails will be used Zaw Htet Oo on the Yangon-Taungoo route, Win Ko Ko Aung which is covered by Phase 1

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR of the Yangon-Mandalay Rail- Ye Htut Tin, way upgrade project. The Yan- [email protected] gon-Taungoo route is 116 miles long. Thereafter, the 200-mile LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), Mandalay-Taungoo route will [email protected] be upgraded. That project will Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), take about two years,” said U [email protected] Tun Aung Thin, General Man- TRANSLATORS ager (lower Myanmar), Myanma Myanma Railways staff Khaing Thanda Lwin, Railways. Hay Mar Tin Win, unloading steel rails from the The first consignment of Ei Myat Mon cargo ship at the Sule Port in Kyaw Zin Lin new rails from Japan arrived Yangon on 4 June. Kyaw Zin Tun at 2 p.m. on 1 May at the Sule PHOTO: ZARNI MAUNG Port, and they were delivered REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, through the Ywarthargyi dry “The railway tracks will be these can be reduced, trains the upgrade, trains will complete [email protected] port. The rails are meant for substituted with the new ones can arrive faster, taking a the Yangon-Bago journey in just the Yangon-Taungoo route. The from Japan, and they will help short time,” said U Tun Aung one hour, and travel from Bago PHOTOGRAPHER steel rails currently being used cut travel time. Thin. For upgrading the Yan- to Mandalay in seven hours. Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar by Yangon-Mandalay Railway There are too many train gon-Mandalay Railway, Myan- In addition, the new coaches COMPUTER TEAM weigh 75 pounds, while the new stations, level crossings, and mar has taken a US$2.4-billion will have air conditioning and air Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, rails from Japan measure 82 feet illegal shortcut roads, and they loan from Japan and the project bags.—Zarni Maung (Trans- Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, in length and weigh 110 pounds. are increasing travel time. If will take about four years. After lated by La Wonn) Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe

EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, Yangon Region wants uninterruptible power supply at Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION hospitals, CNG stations, traffic lights, street lamps San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 By Nyein Nyein office. “The Yangon Electrici- list is that YBS buses running on owing to lack of interdepartmen- ADVERTISING & MARKETING ty Supply Corporation (YESC) Yangon roads are CNG buses, tal coordination, when light bulbs ( +95) (01) 8604530, THE Yangon Region govern- and the regional government she said. went off, there were delays in fix- Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] ment has asked the Ministry of forwarded their request during It takes longer to fill CNG ing them. The YCDC has handed [email protected] Electricity and Energy (MOEE) a meeting with the Union Min- using power generators, and over the responsibility of light to arrange backup power lines ister and Deputy Minister for that can lead to a decrease in bulbs to YESC for the 2018-2019 Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at for hospitals, CNG stations, MOEE in Yangon last month. the number of buses and cause fiscal year,” said Daw Nilar Kyaw. No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan traffic lights, and road lamps so They have asked for dedicated transportation difficulties for Yangon Region consumes Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light they can operate even during a power lines for hospitals, road commuters, she added. more than half of the nation’s of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. power cut, said Daw Nilar Kyaw, lamps to ensure security, CNG In addition, all Yangon roads power supply, consuming 1,500- 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. the Yangon Region Minister for stations, and traffic lights, and will have electric lamps, with pri- 1,600 megawatts per day. [email protected] Electricity, Energy, and Trans- they have asked that these be ority given to four townships of The Yangon Region govern- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com portation. chronologically prioritized so Yangon Myothit and Hlinethaya ment is making arrangements to www.facebook.com/TheGNLM She made the remarks at a they do not face power cuts. Township, she added. electrify villages in the region. Of press conference detailing the The Union Minister has given “Earlier, road lamps and the 2,000 villages in the region, regional government’s third- his directions on the matter,” power lines were handled by more than 1,000 still do not have year performance, which was said Daw Nilar Kyaw. YESC, while the Yangon City access to electricity, said Daw held at the Mingala Hall of the The reason why CNG sta- Development Committee was Nilar Kyaw. (Translated by Ei Yangon Region government tions have been included in the responsible for light bulbs. But, Myat Mon)

Myanmar, Bangladesh conduct coordinated naval patrol

MYANMAR and Bangladesh conducted of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB). a coordinated naval patrol along the The Myanmar troops in the two wa- Write for us Naf River on 5 June, according to the ter crafts, including vessel no. 002, met

We appreciate your feedback and information released by Myanmar Po- with the Bangladeshi troops on their contributions. If you have any comments lice Force. two water crafts at the middle of the Naf or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email The patrol of Myanmar was led River near the opening to Pyu Ma Creek, [email protected] by inspector Myat Zaw Oo from No.1 and patrolled together from nautical with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Border Police sub-division (KyeeKyun), mile 15 to 18 near the opening of Tae able to publish “Letter to the Editor” Area 3, Maungtaw Township, while the Chaung Creek. After the patrol, the two that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words Bangladeshi side was led by Subedar forces held a discussion on watercraft please be aware that your letter will be Md, Najrul Islam from No. 2 Border no. 002. —GNLM (Translated by Zaw Myanmar and Bangladesh conduct naval patrol edited. Guard Force, Whykong BOP Outpost Htet Oo) along the Naf River. PHOTO: MPF 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Pineapples fetching good prices due to low yields in PyinOoLwin

PINEAPPLES produced in Pyin Lwin, a fruit depot owner from Oo Lwin Town are commanding Mandalay. a high price in the Mandalay “Currently, pineapples are market due to low yields this priced at K300-500, depending year, according to the Mandalay on the size. More pineapples fruit depot. from Hsipaw, Bhamo, and Ka- “These days, pineap- tha towns will enter the market ples from Panootaung and soon,” he said. Oakpho villages in PyinOoL- “The pineapples are being win town are entering the distributed for both wholesale market. Those pineapples are and retail. They are also being sweeter. sent to Magway, Chauk, Nay Pyi Next month, pineapples Taw, and Taungoo, among other from Hsipaw will start coming places,” he added.—Min Htet in. Pineapple yields fall during Aung (Mandalay sub-printing adverse weather conditions, re- house) (Translated by Ei Myat Pineapples on display for sale at the Mandalay market. sulting in price rise,” said U Ye Mon) PHOTO: MIN HTET AUNG (MANDALAY SUB-PRINTING HOUSE) Ice apples selling well Yangon Petrol looking to expand outlets, this season but facing land issues: Minister By Nyein Nyein made any investment in the en- “Earlier, Yangon Region SALES of ice apples in the ship, and then iced and sent to tity. We have only entered into took only 10 per cent of the val- market have been good this Myingyan Town. YANGON Petrol, which offers an agreement on curbing fuel ue of fuel stations in the city for season, and so, local farmers “We send the ice in the fuel at low price, is looking to prices. There is a gap of K60 per use of land. I feel we need to have become more interested in morning to the villages, which expand its presence with more litre between the prices offered lower the price more so that the growing them, said local jaggery sell the ice apples. Then, they outlets, but has run into land by Yangon Petrol and the rates public can buy fuel oil at cheaper entrepreneurs. send back the iced palm fruits difficulties, said U Han Tun, the set by other fuel stations. So, rates,” said U Phyo Min Thein. “Now, we are seeing local between 12 noon and 4 p.m. Yangon Region Minister for Ag- price gap is around K240-250 At present, plots of land farmers becoming interested in Once we get the ice apples, riculture, Livestock, Forest, and per gallon. Therefore, some cars for Yangon Petrol stations are palm cultivation because palm we send them to the Myingyan Energy. choose Yangon Petrol shops for priced at K2,000 to K4,800 per fruits are highly demanded in factory. We haven’t asked yet He made the remarks at a filling oil. The regional govern- square feet. These plots are only the villages. We are purchasing what they are doing with the press conference held on the ment wants Yangon Petrol to meant for petrol stations, and palm apples for K20 per fruit. ice apples on the next day. We Yangon Region government’s cover the whole region,” said not for construction of hotels Each palm has three palm have already sent around 10,000 third-year performance at the U Han Tun. and shopping malls, said the fruits. palm fruits in four batches. This Mingala Hall at the office of the However, land problems Yangon Region Chief Minister. So, farmers get K60. We year, the business of palm fruits regional government. are delaying plans to expand Yangon Petrol has opened are purchasing around 10,000 is booming,” he added. “The regional government outlets, he added. four stations in Thakayta, Da- palm fruits every day. At pres- “Local palm farmers are has been backing Yangon Petrol, The Yangon Region gov- gon Seikkan, Thingyangyun, ent, we have bought ice apples quite happy this year. But, the but it is not being operated as ernment is trying to lower fuel and Shwepyitha townships from four villages of Ayadaw number of palm farmers has a joint venture. The regional oil prices, in line with the gov- in Yangon Region, and it has Township. Next year, we target declined. There are many palm government is monitoring the ernment’s policies, and reduce sought permission to open 26 30 villages as our purchase mar- trees in Ayadaw and Budalin,” fuel deal,” said the minister. the price of land identified for more outlets on land owned by ket,” said Zaw Min Htut, a local said U San Myint, a jaggery “Yangon Petrol does not opening fuel stations, said U the regional government. jaggery entrepreneur. trader.—Myo Win Tun (Mony- have any link with the govern- Phyo Min Thein, the Yangon (Translated by Ei Myat Ice apples are purchased wa) ment. The government has not Region Chief Minister. Mon) from villages of Ayadaw Town- (Translated by Hay Mar) FDI stands at $2.69 bln in eight months

DURING the Oct-May period, enterprises received permits fiscal year 2018-2019, according overall foreign direct invest- and endorsements, bringing to the DICA. ments of $2.69 billion flowed in capital of $1.74 billion. Sin- As noted in the Myanmar into the country, including ex- gapore-listed enterprises saw Investment Law, the Region pansion of capital by existing the largest investments during and State Investment Com- enterprises and investments of the Oct-May period, followed by mittees are allowed to grant over $196.5 million in the Thila- China and Hong Kong. permission to local and foreign wa Special Economic Zone, ac- Transport and Communi- proposals, where the initial in- cording to a press release from cation absorbed over $1 billion vestment does not exceed K6 the Directorate of Investment in FDI, topping the investment billion, or $5 million, with an and Company Administration sector line-up, followed by the aim to facilitate the verifica- (DICA). manufacturing sector. tion process of investment pro- Between 1 October, 2018 MIC seeks to reach $5.8 jects.—GNLM (Translated by A woman peeling the ice apples for sale. PHOTO: MYO WIN TUN and 29 May, 2019, 169 foreign billion of FDIs in the current Ei Myat Mon) 7 JUNE 2019 7 JUNE 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 Clean air is vital SC Auto (Myanmar) starts assembling for wellness, SC Neustar buses in Myanmar prosperity C Auto (Myanmar) workers and their ability to oper- Co., Ltd introduced its ate high-tech machines and their three SC NEUSTAR enthusiasm, the factory will hire OWADAYS, it is becoming common to see people S brand buses at the over 400 more Myanmar workers suffering from irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, opening ceremony of the auto in a four-year period for a gradual having difficulty breathing, and getting diagnosed company’s assembling plant at increase in it production capacity. with respiratory diseases. Yangon Industrial Zone in Min- In this way, the factory will prove Myanmar Daily Weather Report N th Eventually, people with such complaints develop asthma, galadon Township, Yangon on that it is making a responsible (Issued at 7:00 pm Thursday 6 June, 2019) chronic pulmonary inflammation, and coronary artery disease. 28 May 2009. The factory has investment. BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is weak to moderate over the In more serious cases, the risk of heart attack, stroke, or lung already started its work of car The Myanmar Investment Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. cancer increases and so does the chance of an early death. assembling and maintenance Commission is inviting more The main cause of these with cent per cent Singaporean responsible investments under FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 7th ailments is the polluted air investment. the current government in office, June, 2019: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in that blows through our homes Speaking at the ceremony, and foreign investors, including Lower Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Taninthayi Regions, We must and which we breathe every Chairman of Myanmar Invest- automakers are showing greater Kayin and Mon States, fairly widespread in Naypyitaw, Bago day. According to the find- ment Commission U Thaung interest in it. The arrival of Qual- Region, Southern Shan and Kayah States and widespread in change the ings of the UN Environment Tun welcomed the involvement ity Investment and the renowned the remaining Regions and States with isolated heavy falls habits that Programme, the burning of of high-tech foreign industries companies like the SC Auto in the in Chin and Rakhine States. Degree of certainty is (100%). timber, coal, and other fuels, in Myanmar. “The Commission country opens more ground for contribute to especially for cooking, across has issued the permit for the manufacturing car parts locally, STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be moderate in Deltaic, off the globe every day and air car assembling company under with the involvement of small and along Rakhine Coasts and slight elsewhere in Myanmar air pollution pollution in homes, factories, the Semi Knocked-Down (SKD) and medium industries of the waters. Wave height will be about (4-6) feet in Deltaic, off and offices is assisting the system and is encouraging the country. and along Rakhine Coasts and (3-4) feet in Gulf of Mottama, and put our development of respiratory company to produce cars under We must underpin the SC off and along Mon –Taninthayi Coasts. diseases. They estimate about Complete Knocked–Down (CKD) heads together 4.3 million people die of these system soon,” he said. OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Continu- diseases every year. “The development of high- ation of thundery activities in Northern Myanmar areas. to reverse the Furthermore, they’ve dis- people. damage to our covered that an additional 3.7 SC Auto (Myanmar) factory FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING million people die every year Auto-assembling technicians meets the standard of its Sin- AREA FOR 7th June, 2019: Isolated rain or thundershowers. environment from toxic fumes emitted by gaporean counterpart, SC Auto Degree of certainty is (100%). the industrial, power, trans- of Singapore and Myanmar (Singapore). The SC Auto (My- while we still portation, and agricultural anmar) factory is assembling FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING sectors, forest fires, and large employees who have at least ten cars with latest computer-guided AREA FOR 7th June, 2019: One or two rain or thunder- can, as we swathes of dust and sand mix- years of work experience in the technology including 2D laser showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). ing into the air we breathe. molders and cutters, automat- work towards The numbers are stag- Island nation are running the ic wire cutters and testers, bus FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING a future that gering. About 8 million people testers, car spraying and paint- AREA FOR 7th June, 2019: Isolated rain or thundershow- die as a result of the various factory. ing workshops, and spare parts ers. Degree of certainty is (100%). envisages sus- forms of air pollution, and production lines. the majority of the victims The buses are durable as tainable devel- are from Southeast Asian na- tech foreign partnerships will the factory and future programs. the factory is using high tensile tions, such as Myanmar, and serve as a boaster for local SMEs About 370 investors, entrepre- strength stainless steel, it im- Invitation to young opment. the Western Pacific Region. and supporting industries,” he neurs and auto distributers were ports from Finland, in assem- Women and children suffer noted. The MIC Chair expressed also present. bling cars. Moreover, the factory the brunt of air pollution. In pleasure and honour in witness- SC Auto (Myanmar) Co., Ltd has the advantages in safety and writers for Sunday a dense urban destination like Yangon, we can clearly see the ing the production of European began its journey into Myanmar quality as it holds the certificates effects of air pollution. standard SC NEUSTAR cars in when the MIC issued the permit recommending that its products Auto (Myanmar) factory as it will Special At an event to commemorate the 2019 World Environment Myanmar. He also lauded the SC in 2015. Its assembling plant in meet the European standard. The buses are durable as the apply the Complete Knocked– Day, President U Win Myint stressed the importance of clean Auto (Myanmar) Co., Ltd as the Myanmar, the SC Auto (Myan- The entering of responsible Down (CKD) system in the future The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions water for drinking, wholesome food for eating, and safe air for company will become the first mar) factory, is receiving raw investors like the SC Auto pro- factory is using high tensile for the progress of local support- of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short stories from breathing, in order for everyone to be fit and healthy. He pointed automaker distributing “Made in materials and technology from duces mutual benefits as their ing industries. Moreover, it will young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation out that individual wellbeing is a necessary condition for national Myanmar” SC NEUSTAR buses EU countries. It is running with investments generate job op- strength stainless steel, it be the first enterprise to produce Platform. Interested candidates can send their work to the development, which will benefit us all. locally and internationally. 100 employees – 80 production portunities for Myanmar work- European standard SC NEUSTAR Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Myanmar, along with the rest of the world, is facing numerous Also speaking on the occasion, staffs and 20 office and marketing ers and increase the number imports from Finland, in buses in Myanmar for European Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, in person, or by email challenges from the destruction of the natural environment, and Chief Minister of Yangon Region staffs. It produced three buses in of Myanmar technicians and and Asian markets and local use. to [email protected] with the following air pollution is such a major threat that the motto for this year’s U Pyo Min Thein expressed pleas- May 2009. their qualifications, while they assembling cars. It will also serves as an information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, World Environment Day is ‘Beat Air Pollution’. ure and honour for witnessing the Auto-assembling techni- themselves can cheap labour, import-substitute industry, pro- opinion, etc.), (2) Own name and (if different) your penname, We are all children of this earth and the responsibility to production of European standard cians of Singapore and Myanmar Myanmar hospitality and the viding advanced buses for the (3) Your level of education, (4) Name of your School/College/ save the environment, and ultimately ourselves, rests on our cars for the local market as well employees who have at least ten opportunities enshrined in the mar serves as a bold new step the climate and roads of Myan- local market. In this way, the University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted own shoulders. We must change the habits that contribute to air as markets in Asia and Europe. years of work experience in the ASEAN investment agreement. towards penetrating the global mar. Under its future programs, investment of the SC Auto will piece is your original work and has not been submitted to pollution and put our heads together to reverse the damage to Ambassador of Singapore to My- Island nation are running the According to what Manag- market deeper as the country the factory will assign more em- ensure long-term benefits for the any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color our environment while we still can, as we work towards a future anmar H.E Ms. Vanessa Chan also factory. As Myanmar employees ing Director Ms. Rachel Lee offers all those benefits and ad- ployees and assemble up to 100 country. So, let’s all welcome the photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact that envisages sustainable development. attended the ceremony. Manag- are working at various levels of has explained in her speech at vantages. 55-Seater SC Auto Brand Bus/ “Made in Myanmar” SC NEUS- information (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial ing Director of the company Ms. positions, the factory is gener- the ceremony, an internation- SC Auto is the first to pro- Coaches. Due to the improving TAR buses. Department, The Global New Light of Myanmar Rachel Lee explained points of ating high-tech jobs for the local al investment project in Myan- duce buses that are suitable for work proficiency of Myanmar (Translation: TMT) 7 JUNE 2019 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Election Commission responds to open letter by 26 political parties IT was reported that Union Elec- tive and found to be heading to- and confuse the public. commission had not made any individual parties at every op- tion Commission Responded to wards the opposite direction”. With reference to forming decision about the objections . portunity. open letter by 26 political parties They, however, fail to men- of sub commission in 2017 and Only on May 30th 2019 decision The commission vows to today. tion which specific performance. dispute over the final decision regarding one of two objections have fair and transparent elec- In the response, it was men- This harms the dignity of the during Interim Election period, was made. Concerning sugges- tions according to law. tioned that last paragraph 10 commission as it attacks all the the performance of the commis- tion mention in, they are always In accordance the vow, the paragraph open letter made performances of the commis- sion has been discussed in de- free to suggest at Election Com- Commission will have meeting following request. sions in general. tail on December 8th 2017 at the mission at anytime. with regional and state election “ With reference to the para- In 5th paragraph, “ the com- meeting between Union Election If this is to be the case, the commissions , political parties graph mention above, we would mission giving instruction to Commission and spoke person of commission will meet with polit- and other related organizations like to have a transparent face political parties as if they the Union Solidarity and Develop- ical parties including 26 parties for implementation of work pro- to face meeting with sufficient parties were departments re- ment Party (USDP) Dr. Nander mentioned in the open letter and gression concerning Election amount of time at your conven- porting them means oppression Hal Myint and at the meeting take necessary action. from June 2019. ience. This we would like to re- and unlawful action.” between the commission and Of all 26 parties 7 were The schedule has been quest with this open letter”. Here too the open letter is political parties on June 14 2018. elected parties of 2015 Gener- drawn up for the meeting be- After the examination of the found to be unspecific. The accusation that the al Election. 98 parties has been tween the commission and the open letter by the commission, According to Union Elec- commission’s final decision con- registered at Union Election political parties to have success- it was found that request for the tion commission law, political cerning the Interim Election is Commission. 78 parties are left ful 2020 General Election. meeting was unnatural and the parties Registration Law and unfair and unreasonable in 5th with exclusion of 26 parties with So, Union Election Commis- request were based on imprac- rule passed, the commission can paragraph of the open letter is the request. Of 78 parties 15 are sion will meet political parties tical false accusations. monitor the performances of the wrong . elected. according to schedule. This was For example, In the third political parties is its right and There were only two objec- Union Election Commission decided at Union Election Com- paragraph of open letter, it said responsibility. This evidenceless tion to that. respect the opinions of all polit- mittee meeting (19/2019) on June “ the performance of the current accusation belittle the duty and By the time open letter ical parties. The Commissions 5th 2019.—MNA Election commission is ineffec- responsibility of the commission came out on May 23rd 2019 , The has meetings with all,some or (Translated by Alphonsus) Transformation of waste to energy via use of burner Court of Inquiry conducts system improves fuel oil quality significantly investigation in Buthidaung THE quality of fuel oil can be improved significantly by turn- AFTER carrying out investiga- ing waste into energy by using a tion at the three regiments, three burner system that utilizes wax police stations, one prison and five villages in Buthidaung Town- oil, instead of fire wood, said Ko ship, Rakhine State, the Court of Hein Soe from the Shwe Yee Inquiry of the Tatmdaw arrived Lin oil refining kiln in Kyaukka, back Nay Pyi Taw on 3 June, Monywa. according to the Tatmadaw True “Fuel oil has an offensive News Team yesterday. smell when refined using fire- The Court of Inquiry formed wood. Oil that is refined using in conformity with the Defence Services Rules and chaired by the burner system does not Maj-Gen Myat Kyaw had carried have bad odour. The quality of out the investigation starting oil also improves significantly. from 18 March. A single oil refining kiln costs During the investigation, the K5 million. Court of Inquiry followed the ad- This price does not include vises of the Legal Advisory Team the cost of the electric power and it will continue the investiga- generator. So, we need to spend tion, according to the Tatmadaw True News Team.—MNA more than K5 million to refine crude oil. A kiln that uses the burner system costs K1.5 mil- Correction lion. We need to have two kilns Please read “Those who for an oil refinery,” he said. are dissatisfied with the deci- “To refine crude oil using sion passed by the committee the burner system, we conduct- The oil refinery in Kyaukka, Monywa. PHOTO: MYO WIN TUN (MONYWA) can submit their appeal within ed test runs in 2012-2013. In 60 days. The law includes many 2018, the system proved to be exceptions for small and medi- um-sized enterprises (SMEs),” successful,” said Ko Htein Win it was not marketable. So, we’ve neurs are refining crude oil oil with the help of over 360 said U Than Maung, the Vice Lwin from the Kyauk Kar oil turned to the burner system, with the use of burner system, oil refining kilns. We expect Chairman of the Myanmar refining kiln. instead of using fire wood,” he with the assistance of Denmark all enterprises to switch to the Competition Committee. …. “Earlier, we had to refine said. RFB, which supports 50 per burner system by 2020,” said Those who refuse to be inspect- crude oil by using fire wood. “The Denmark RFB Grant cent of the production facility Ko Htein Win Lwin. ed by the committee shall face When we refined crude oil in is providing the technological costs,” said Ko Hein Soe Dom The process of oil refining three months imprisonment this way, the kiln produced pet- support to ensure safety and from the Shwe Yee Lin oil re- takes 50 to 60 hours. It takes and ….” in the second last par- rol, diesel, kerosene, wax oil, environmental conservation. fining kiln. 7 tons of firewood to produce agraph of the story headlined “Myanmar Competition Com- and thick wax oil. The organization from Den- “Of the 152 crude oil refin- 120 barrels of refined oil, it is mittee to look into complaints of mark has been providing sup- When we refined 150 crude ing entrepreneurs in Kyaukka, learnt.—Myo Win Tun (Mony- unfair competition” on Page 10 oil tanks, we produced 10 wax port to entrepreneurs engaged a total of 121 entrepreneurs are wa) of the 5 June, 2019 issue of the oil tanks. We didn’t have enough in the oil refining business in holding a production license, Global New Light of Myanmar. space to store the wax oil. And, Kyaukka. About 19 entrepre- and they are producing fuel (Translated by Hay Mar) —GNLM 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR PARLIAMENT 11 12th regular session of 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw concludes

FROM PAGE-2 21 May. used in addition to the satellite U Maung Myint said he is networks. Besides, the legal books and not satisfied that the matter has The Union Minister said if documents are available at the now been written as a distur- the satellite network has to be Ministry of Information’s web- bance in the fibre connection net- used, there may be disruptions portal www.moi.gov.mm. The work. He said his question was when a transmission is made bills are also put on the websites intended towards the five-minute from another point and inter- for public before they are made blackout of the continuous direct feres with the former transmis- into laws. The laws, and rules transmission of the satellite net- sion, as there is only one satellite and regulations are also covered work and whether the network network line. in the daily-newspapers, he said. recovered automatically on its The Union Minister said The existing laws, and rules own is something to question. the interruption was caused by and regulations are also put on The MP said the public is ca- news being relayed from other the website of the Union Attor- pable of thinking and reasoning regions that interfered with the ney-General Office www.mlis. and are still inclined to think the live broadcast of the Hluttaw as MP U Mya Sein. PHOTO MNA Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint. gov.mm. interruption to the live broad- PHOTO MNA they share the single satellite In his answer to related cast, which was disseminating line. He said the official in charge question raised by U Mya Sein Team made on 7 February which report on the actual events that important news, was intentional. notified the senders of the re- asking the ministry to sell the states that the disturbance in the transpired. He said he also or- He said under normal cir- gional news to relay their trans- legal books and documents on a live broadcast was not the cause dered the formation of an investi- cumstances, the Speaker of the mission to a different line when reasonable price to the people, of a fibre network line failure. gation team, in line with the Civil Hluttaw had the authority to they noticed the disruption. He Union Minister for Information The Union Minister said Service Personnel Law and its interrupt a debate during ses- said the live broadcast was re- Dr. Pe Myint said distributing a report on the incident was related Bylaw, to probe into the sion but he views this interrup- turned to normal five minutes the legal books and documents submitted on the same day by truth of the matter. tion as a breach on established after the regional news stopped is not possible but the ministry officials bearing relevant respon- The Union Minister said procedures. The MP stated his relaying. can provide publishing services sibilities on that day which states the investigation team came to belief that the Union Minister’s The Union Minister said that at a reasonable price. that the 5-minute blackout was the finding that the interruption responses indicate there was no while the report on the incident U Maung Myint, MP for Min- caused by a failure in the fibre of the live broadcast was not specific order to carry out this was made from the those on the gin constituency, raised a ques- connection network between the caused by a disruption in the incident. ground, they were all high-rank- tion acting for clarification on the two transmission points. fibre connection network, but U Maung Myint raised ing officials of MRTV who bear matters surrounding the inci- The Union Minister said he rather it was caused by a distur- additional questions on MoI’s direct responsibility, and thus, dents on 29 January 2019 where summoned the concerned offi- bance in the satellite network. procedures. He asked whether their report was published. He a live broadcast by MRTV of the cials to thoroughly reassess the With this revelation, a de- only the staff are responsible said the appropriate scrutiniza- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session was situation and resubmit a more partmental review committee and whether the Union Minis- tion and action against them was temporarily cut off for 5 minutes, concise report on 30 January. He was formed to take appropriate ter or Deputy Minister are also taken when it was revealed they from 2:20 pm to 2:25 pm. said the summoned officials gave further actions towards the offi- accountable or not. He asked had falsified their report. a reply similar to the previous cials responsible for reporting whether this incident can be pub- Appropriate penalties report, citing the failure in the falsified information, said the lished publicly in its entirety in The Speaker’s closing imposed on those re- fibre connection network as the Union Minister. He said the com- the newspapers, owing to the speech sponsible source of the issue. mittee carried out appropriate fact that we live in a period of Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Union Minister for Infor- The Union Minister said the penalties towards the responsi- increased calls for responsibility U T Khun Myat delivered the mation, Dr. Pe Myint, replied Ministry of Information then up- ble officials, in accordance with and accountability. concluding speech on the 12th that it was already explained in loaded the incident in full detail the Civil Services Personnel Law regular session of the Second the 1 February edition of The on its website on 31 January and and its related Bylaw. Union Minister reaffirms Pyithu Hluttaw. Myanma Alinn that the cause again in State-owned newspa- comprehensive answer He said this session held 16 of the disruption was a failure pers on 1 February. MP’s asks additional Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint meetings, answered 131 starred in the fibre connection between The Union Minister said questions replied that he thought he had questions and 258 non-starred the advanced communication that as soon as he was notified MP U Maung Myint first already given a comprehensive questions, submitted 14 motions, center (Yay Pyar) and MRTV of the announcement from the thanked the Union Minister for and satisfactory answer. He said approved 8 motions and put 3 headquarters. Tatmadaw True News Informa- responding to his question and the fibre connection network was motions on record with 3 mo- He said he will respond to tion Team saying the interrup- acknowledged that the Union already under maintenance be- tions remaining for debate, and the request for clarification on tion of the live broadcast was not Minister has already clarified fore the incident occurred. He reviewed 7 bills with 13 remain- the announcement of the Tat- the cause of the fibre connection the matter with a similar reply said fibre networks to the broad- ing for review. —Aye Aye Thant madaw True News Information network, he ordered MRTV to during a press conference on casting station in Tatkon were (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) Amyotha Hluttaw concludes 12th regular session

FROM PAGE-2 The hluttaw also agreed institutions. In the 12th regular session, to discuss the motion submit- Amyotha Hluttaw sent the Amyotha Hluttaw agreed to dis- ted by Daw Htu May of Rakh- bill amending the Myanmar In- cuss the motion submitted by Dr. ine State’s constituencfy 11 on vestment Law 2019, the new spe- Tin Tin Win of the Bago Region’s drawing schemes for granting cies of trees protection bill-2019 constituency-5 urging the Union micro loans to students who and the fourth bill amending the Government to create a good would attend the universities Union Judiciary Law to Pyithu environment for rural women and institutes and the motion Hluttaw. through providing technology, submitted by U Kyaw Htwe of During the period of the capital and raw material for de- Yangon Region’s constituency 12th regular session, Amyotha veloping home-based industries -8 urging the Union Government Hluttaw affairs committees held in attempts to reduce the num- to make assessment to the pri- 112 meetings in total.—Aung Ye ber of women who left abroad to vate schools and the completion Thwin, Lu Maw/MNA (Trans- get oversea jobs. certificates issued by the private lated by Tun Tun Naing) Mp U Shan Aw. PHOTO MNA Maj-Gen Than Htut. PHOTO MNA 7 JUNE 2019 12 NATIONAL/BUSINESS & ECONOMY THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Exam Result From inaccessible exam centers to be broadcasted on Myanma Radio

THE matriculation Result for In Kayah State, Shadaw, Kwan Chaung, Zin Chaung, san, Minenaung, Mongshu, Wan- pyin, Minyar, Tha Yaung,Yeeout 2018- 2019 academic year will be Dimawhso, Daungan Khar, Nan Gonchain, Minpyin, Manaung, kan, Mongpan, Tonghon and Taung, Leshi, Sum Ma Rar, released nationwide on June 8th Mai Khone, Prusho, Bawlake, Zayetkone Khin, Kamar, Gwa, Maukmai exam centers. Lahe, Nanyun and Pansaung at 6am, and the exam result from Pasawng and Meisei exam Kyeintali, Hsatthwar, Maungtaw, In Taninthayi Region, My- exam centers. inaccessible and remote exam centers. Buthidaung, Sedi Taung, Letwe itta, Kattalu, Sakhan Thit, Kan In Yangon Region, Cocogy- centers of Regions and States In Kayin state, Leiktho, Pa- Dat and Puzun Chaung exam Maw, Thazin, Palaw, Shatpon, un exam center. will be broadcasted on Myanma pun, Kamamaung, Kya-in-Seik- centers. Palauk, Bokpyin and Pyigyiman- The Result from inaccessi- Radio from 6 am. gyi, Kyaikdon, Phayathonzu, In Eastern Shan State, Mon- daing Exam centers. ble and remote exams centers of The Radio program will an- Dakhondine, Klal and Thingan ghkat, Mongyan, Mongphyat, In Magway Region, Pauk, Upper Myanmar will be broad- nounce the result from following Nyinaung exam centers, Mongyawng, Monghsat, Mong- Sathine, Zee Pyar, Kaing Lel, casted on SW 50.71m (5915khz) centers. In Chin state, Reedhorda, ton and Mongpyin exam centers. Yee Pyar, Thayakkan, Kan Pyo, and SW 30.85m (9730 Khz) . For In Kachin State, Hsinbo, Cikha, Khainkan, Htutlai, Min- In Northern Shan State, Nan Thar, Sedoktara, Buu, Tan lower Myanmar it is on MW , Shinbwayyan, Chipwe, dat, Kanpetlet, Kyin Dway, Matu- Konlong, Hopan, Laukkai, Lel Kyin, Ngape, Padan, Htilin, 411.52 M ( 729khz). Khatcho, Hsadone, Mainar, pi, Lailenpi, Rezwa, Lonengo, Namsang, Mongton, Mongmit, Nyaungkan, Say Min Taw, Kyin The results will also be an- Phakant, Kamine, Saikmu, Tar- Paletwa and Sami exam centers. Magyipin, Mabain and Ngao Ywa, Yee Myat Ne, Saw, Kyaukh- nounced on Myanmar FM Radio makhan, Lonkhin, Dawphonyan, In Rakhine state, Thawin exam centers. tu, Tapyin. Kangyee and Laung- Ethnic language Program re- Lwejel, Putao, Dotthan, Lay Yin Chaung, Latpabyar, Sedipyin, In southern Shan State, shay exam centers. spective ethnical places. —MNA Kwin, , Laung Chaung, Kuu Taung, Zee Pinkon, Tintat, Saungpyaung, In Sagaing Region, Maw- and Nagmon exam centers. Kaing, Sittaw, Kaping Chaung, Kunhing, Mongkai, Kehsi, Mine- laik, Kintat, Panthar, Phaung- (Translated by Alphonsus)

Russia woos foreign investors as arrests loom over forum

SAINT PETERSBURG — Russia covery of the Russian economy ‘Elephants in the room’ opened its showcase annual eco- has slowed considerably since Calvey’s case “will be the nomic forum on Thursday, seek- the beginning of 2019. focal point of a lot of discussion” ing to reassure foreign investors After two years of recession at the forum, said Chris Weafer, who have been shaken by recent — caused by a fall in oil prices a senior partner at the Macro arrests and slowing growth. and sanctions for its role in the Advisory consulting firm. Dubbed the “Russian Ukraine crisis — Russia returned Michael Calvey and Baring Davos” when the economy was to growth in 2017. But its econo- Vostok would be the “elephants in booming, the Saint Petersburg my ticked up by only 0.5 per cent the room — uninvited and unwel- International Economic Forum in the first quarter of this year. come but impossible to ignore,” is hosted by President Vladimir Moscow desperately needs he said. US ambassador to Rus- Putin and this year comes amid investment if it is to fulfil the am- sia Jon Huntsman will boycott an ongoing crisis with the West. bitious goals announced by Putin the forum in protest over Calvey’s In a sign of Moscow’s com- at the start of his fourth term in arrest. France, meanwhile, will mercial and political pivot to the the Kremlin last year. send its ambassador but no min- East, the guest of honour at the These so-called “nation- ister. This is in contrast to last forum is Chinese leader Xi Jin- al projects” — ranging from year when President Emmanuel ping, who will speak alongside his healthcare to infrastructure — Macron led a large French dele- host and UN Secretary General Running until Saturday, this year’s forum in Putin’s native city is are scheduled to be completed gation at the forum. Antonio Guterres on Friday. expected to draw some 17,000 participants. PHOTO: AFP by 2024 and will cost Russia $388 This week, the Kremlin said But on the minds of most billion. Some $115 billion of this it wished that Calvey could at- at the event will be the arrest his French colleague Philippe discussion of the Baring Vostok has been earmarked from private tend the forum and hoped that he in February of prominent US Delpal remains in pre-trial de- case in particular, arguing that — Russian or foreign — invest- and his French colleague Delpal businessman Michael Calvey — tention. Alexei Kudrin, a former the question of judicial independ- ment. “If we do nothing, we could would be released in the future. the founder of one of the oldest finance minister who now heads ence should be looked at “as a enter recession by 2021,” said But there was no sign from private equity firms focusing on the Russian Audit Chamber, told whole”. Economy Minister Maxim Ore- the investigators on Thursday Russia. the forum that the case had been shkin, citing risks associated with that Calvey would be allowed the He was arrested along with a “shock for the economy”. Recession warning the “consumer credit bubble”. trip. five others on fraud charges but “Since the beginning of this Running until Saturday, this Kudrin, an influential voice Charles Robertson, chief insists he is innocent, saying the year, capital flight has doubled year’s forum in Putin’s native city in the Russian business com- economist at Renaissance Cap- case was fabricated and stems and is now more than $40 billion,” is expected to draw some 17,000 munity, meanwhile warned that ital, said the Calvey case sent from a shareholder dispute. said Kudrin, who has previously participants, according to the the Kremlin’s goal of exceeding a “negative message about the Calvey, head of the Baring criticised the charges. Kremlin, the same number as three percent growth would not business climate” and “ran Vostok fund, has since been Finance Minister Anton Si- last year. be achieved without significant against Russia’s investment in- placed under house arrest, while luanov said there was too much The event comes as the re- structural reforms. terests”. —AFP China to release details on blacklist of ‘unreliable’ companies soon

BEIJING — China said Thurs- nese tech giant Huawei and termeasures last week, saying ministry spokesman Gao Feng system designed in reaction to day that it would soon release dozens of its affiliates on an “en- it would target firms that break said. For those companies that practices distorting the market detailed information about a tity list” on grounds of national their commercial contracts and follow market rules, they have for non-commercial purposes,” planned blacklist of “unreliable” security. stop supplying Chinese firms nothing to worry about, Gao said, he told reporters. companies and individuals as The move curbed access to with its own list. “The Chinese adding the list would not target China is consulting interna- Beijing hits back in a trade war crucial US-made components government is carrying out the any specific field or company. tional examples on how to carry with Washington. and software — though a 90-day necessary procedures, and spe- “The unreliable entity list out its entity list, Gao said. “The Last month the US Com- reprieve was later issued. cific measures will be announced system that the Chinese govern- aim is to safeguard a fair compet- merce Department placed Chi- Beijing announced its coun- in the near future,” commerce ment will establish is a normative itive market.”—AFP 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13

The German TRADEMARK CAUTION Trump lauds ‘unbreakable’ Orient Europharma Co., Ltd., a company registered killer nurse under the laws of Taiwan, R.O.C, which is located at transatlantic alliance on D-Day 7F, No. 368, Sec.1, Fu-Hsing South Road, Taipei, who took Taiwan, R.O.C., is the sole owner of the following himself for trademark: God BERLIN—The man be- Reg. No. 5763/2013 lieved to be post-war Ger- In respect of Class 5: Vaccine for human use; many’s worst serial killer Analgesics; Anti-inflammatory agents; Narcotics for was known to colleagues medical purposes; Antiepileptic drug; Biological as a “nice guy” who did tissue cultures for medical purposes; Anticancer preparation; Medicines for human purposes; Contrast little to arouse suspicion substances for medical purposes; Medicinal herbs; until well into his murder Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for western spree. A court in the north- medicine; Preparations of Trace elements for human ern city of Oldenburg sen- US WWII veteran use; Biological preparations for medical purposes; tenced Niels Hoegel, 42, Tom Rice parachutes Serotherapeutic medicines; Chemico-pharmaceutical a heavy-set, second-gen- into Normandy 75 preparations; Pharmaceutical preparations. eration caregiver, to life years after the D-Day Orient Europharma Co., Ltd., claims the trademark for murdering 85 patients. landings. PHOTO: AFP right and other relevant Intellectual Property right for Prosecutors said he was the mark as mentioned above. Orient Europharma Co., Ltd., reserves the rights to take legal measures against drunk on power over his CAEN—President Donald Trump sought crowd in English. “And on behalf of my any infringer who violates its Intellectual Property or Thursday to reassure US allies rattled by nation I just want to say thank you”. other legal rights in accordance with the concerned his nationalist rhetoric by saying the bonds In a pointed message targeting laws of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. between them were “unbreakable” on the Trump’s “America First” slogan, Macron Daw Khin Myo Myo Aye, Advocate 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. added: “America is never as big as when it is For Orient Europharma Co., Ltd., Trump joined other world leaders fighting for the freedom of others.”D-Day is Tilleke & Gibbins Myanmar Ltd. No. 1608, 16th in northern France where thousands of seen by many as a great symbol of transat- Floor, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, ‘A sad guy who gave well-wishers gathered to pay tribute to the lantic cooperation, with thousands of young Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. himself God’s powers’, ever-dwindling number of veterans of the American servicemen sacrificing their lives Email address: [email protected] was one psychiatrist’s th famed landings which shaped the outcome Dated: 7 June 2019 assessment of Niels Hoegel to end the Third Reich’s grip on Europe. POOL. PHOTO: AFP of World War II.“To all of our friends and By the end of what has become known ailing patients, whom partners, our cherished alliance was forged as “the longest day”, 156,000 Allied troops CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE he picked off at random in the heat of battle, tested in the trials of and 20,000 vehicles had landed in Nazi-oc- M.V MAERSK WARSAW VOY. NO. (912S-923N) out of “boredom”.Hoegel war and proven in the blessings of peace. cupied northern France on June 6 despite Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MAERSK has admitted to injecting Our bond is unbreakable,” Trump said in facing a hail of bullets, artillery and aircraft WARSAW VOY. NO. (912S-923N) are hereby notified that patients with drugs that Colleville-sur-Mer.The sober speech under fire. “The men behind me will tell you they the vessel will be arriving on 07-06-2019 and cargo will be cause heart failure or bright blue skies also paid tribute to the are just the lucky ones,” Trump said. “As discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T/T.M.T where it will circulatory collapse so he men who braved Nazi bullets to take part one of them recently put it, all the heroes lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the could then try to revive in the biggest naval operation in history are buried here.” byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. them and, when success- on June 6, 1944. About 60 of them, many in Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am ful, shine as a saviour be- wheelchairs and sporting baseball caps Wellwishers to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now fore his medical peers and saying “World War II Veteran”, sat in rows Thursday’s commemorations follow declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo superiors.The dangerous behind Trump and French President Em- a gathering in Portsmouth, southern Eng- from the Vessel. game left at least 85 peo- manuel Macron, who at one point helped land, on Wednesday attended by Trump, No claims against this vessel will be admitted after ple dead, the court found. one of the seniors to his feet to receive Macron, Queen Elizabeth II, German the Claims Day. However police say the applause.“We know what we owe to you, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT actual number could be veterans: our freedom,” Macron told the premier Justin Trudeau. —AFP MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY more than 200.The cur- AGENT FOR: M/S MCC TRANSPORT (S’PORE) rent trial was Hoegel’s PTE LTD third since 2008 related THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR Phone No: 2301185 MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY AND ENERGY to the deaths at clinics MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE where he worked. (INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER) He was found guilty (19/2019) CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE 1. Open tenders are invited for supply of the following respective items in Myanmar Kyats. M.V OCEAN PROBE VOY. NO. (016N/S) in the two earlier trials Sr No. Tender No. Description Remarks Consignees of cargo carried on M.V OCEAN PROBE and sentenced to life in (a) DMP/L-216(18-19) Assorted Sizes of Coverall Cotton(1)Lot Ks (b) DMP/L-217(18-19) Assorted Sizes of Safety Shoes(1)Lot Ks VOY. NO. (016N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will prison, but investigators (c) DMP/L-218(18-19) Industrial Raw Materials(2)Groups Ks be arriving on 07-06-2019 and cargo will be discharged into pressed on with toxicology 2. The Open Tender forms including Description of Materials / Qtty with details specifications and Tender Terms & Conditions can be available free download at the Ministry of Electricty and Energy Website the premises of M.I.P where it will lie at the consignee’s risk tests on dozens more ex- Portal (www.moee.gov.mm) as from 7 June 2019. and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of humed bodies. Hoegel has 3. The interested Bidders should submit the Technical Specifications with Original Bid Bond and Commercial Quotation in each separate sealed envelopes on which to be addressed to the Managing the Port of Yangon. admitted to committing 43 Director, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and should reach in Tender Box of the Myanma Oil and Gas Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am murders but said he had Enterprise not later than 14:00 pm on 8 July 2019. 4. Tender Closing Date & Time – 8-7-2019, 14:00 pm to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now serious memory gaps in Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise Ph No. + 95 67 – 411206 declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo dozens of other instanc- from the Vessel. es. He offered his victims’ No claims against this vessel will be admitted after ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTOR CHANGING families an apology during the Claims Day. extensive testimony. CLOSE FRIEND CO., LTD was distributor of SHANDONG ZHONGXIN KENONG BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGICAL CO., LTD the following product registered in Myanmar SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT “If I knew a way that Pesticide Registration Board. Now, Close Friend Co. Ltd transfer the following product to Nawarat MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY would help you, then I Myay Co.,ltd. AGENT FOR: M/S CONTINENTAL SHIPPING would take it, believe me,” Sr. Old Trade Name Active Ingredient Registration Type Registration Number LINE PTE LTD Hoegel said as his trial got 1. ESCORT 70 WDG Thiamethoxam 70% WDG Provisional Reg: P2018-4338 Phone No: 2301185 under way in October.“I It is therefore announced to come and reject within two weeks to joint Secretary, Myanmar Pesticide am fully convinced now Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, West of Gyogone Insein in wishing to make any with us/ that I owe every relative objection in respect of the changing trading name of insecticide and Fungicide. Hot Line : Address-Close Friend Co., Ltd No.827/A, Thu Mingalar Road, 7th ward, South Township, Yangon. Ph.01 A d v e r t i s e an explanation. I am 8500424, 09 421032105 09974424848 honestly sorry.” —AFP 7 JUNE 2019 14 ASIA THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Abe to visit Iran from 12 UK relaxes Sri Lanka travel advice issued after attacks June amid standoff with US LONDON — Britain on Thurs- third-highest source of tourism TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo day relaxed its travel advice on behind India and China, with the Abe will make a two-day visit to Sri Lanka after earlier warning two countries retaining strong Iran from 12 June , government against “all but essential travel” links since Sri Lanka became in- officials said Thursday, the first following the April terror attacks dependent of colonial rule in 1948. trip to the country by an incum- that claimed more than 250 lives. The suicide bombings bent Japanese premier in over “If you’re visiting or resident against three Christian church- four decades. in Sri Lanka, you should continue es and three luxury hotels were As tensions have grown in to remain vigilant and keep up blamed on a local jihadi group, the the Middle East, Abe hopes to to date with developments,” the National ThowheethJama’ath. mediate between Iran and the Foreign Office said on its website. Police say just over 100 peo- United States and encourage dia- Tourists were still warned ple, including 10 women are in logue by leveraging Japan’s good that “terrorists are very likely to custody in connection with the relations with both countries. try to carry out attacks. attacks. Abe is expected to stress the “Attacks could be indiscrim- Security forces also detained importance of an international inate, including in places visited a further 100 suspects in four days nuclear deal reached in 2015, by foreigners,” it said. of cordon-and-search operations, even as the United States has Over 250,000 Britons visited according to military officials. withdrawn and Tehran said last Sri Lanka in 2018, making it the —AFP month it would suspend some of its commitments under the accord. Japanese nabbed in Australia The government explained the travel plan to members of a for attempted lizard smuggling lower house steering committee on Thursday. Arrangements are being SYDNEY — Two Japanese men Similar plastic containers made for Abe to meet with Iran’s have been arrested in the Aus- were found inside the suitcase Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali tralian city of Perth for allegedly belonging to the younger man, Khamenei and President Has- attempting to smuggle 13 native and photos of the lizards were san Rouhani, before his return lizards out of the country, Aus- discovered on his mobile phone, to Japan on 14 June. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at his office in Tokyo on 4 tralia’s customs authority said it said. Foreign Minister Taro Kono June, 2019. PHOTO: KYODO NEWS Thursday. “It will be alleged the men will also travel to Iran for talks The two men, aged 51 and 28, arrested yesterday are part of with his Iranian counterpart the Islamic Revolution. Former last year to pull out of the deal were intercepted by Australian an international wildlife smug- Mohammad JavadZarif prior to Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda and reinstate economic sanctions Border Force officials at Perth gling syndicate, and are linked to Abe’s arrival, according to the went to Iran in 1978. as Washington has stiffened its Airport on Wednesday while try- three other Japanese nationals officials. Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe has already secured stance on Tehran. ing to board separate flights to charged with similar offenses in YoshihideSuga said Abe plans to backing last week from US Presi- In May, Iran said it would Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth visit Iran “soon” but declined to dent Donald Trump for his efforts keep more enriched uranium according to an ABF statement. over the past six months,” said give further details as arrange- to reach out to Iran. In mid-May, than allowed under the nuclear A total of 13 bobtail lizards Clint Sims, ABF superintendent ments are still being made. Abe met with Zarif in Tokyo and accord, and set a 60-day deadline were found inside a check-in suit- of enforcement operations in “It’s extremely important promised to work with Tehran to negotiate new terms. case belonging to the 51-year-old, Western Australia. to encourage Iran at a summit to defuse Middle East tensions. Washington has dispatched the statement said, adding they Both men were charged with level to ease tensions, abide by Speaking at a joint press an aircraft carrier strike group to were all found alive, but some attempting to export a regulat- the nuclear deal, and play a con- conference in Tokyo with Trump the Persian Gulf and decided to appeared to be in poor health. ed native specimen, while the structive role in ensuring region- in late May, Abe suggested he send additional US troops to the They were packed inside 51-year-old was also charged with al stability,” Suga said at a press wants to make efforts to facilitate Middle East. The recent stand- netted laundry bags, which were subjecting the lizards to cruel conference. The visit “will further discussions between Washington off has put Tokyo in an awkward in turn wrapped in towels and treatment. The men were denied our traditionally friendly relations and Tehran “so that things will position between security ally the placed inside two plastic con- bail and were due to appear in as this year marks the 90th an- not go wrong and lead to a mil- United States, and Iran, which tainers with no food or water, the the Perth Magistrates Court on niversary of the establishment itary clash” in the Middle East. Japan has long relied on for oil statement said. Thursday.—Kyodo News of diplomatic ties,” the top gov- Tensions have spiked in the imports. Iran has been a major ernment spokesman added. Abe region following Iran’s move to oil exporter. However, the Unit- has laid the groundwork in recent suspend some commitments un- ed States has ended sanctions weeks for his visit to Iran, the der the nuclear accord. It came waivers for buyers of Iranian oil, first by a Japanese leader since in response to Trump’s decision including Japan.—Kyodo News

Tokyo High Court upholds compensation order over US base noise

TOKYO — The Tokyo High Court rejected their demand for flight Japan’s Air Self-Defence Force. on Thursday upheld a lower court suspension. The court ordered Presiding Judge Shigeru Na- ruling that ordered the Japanese the government to pay some 760 kanishi said, “The noise has led to government to pay compensa- million yen (7 million US dollars) emotional distress by disrupting tion to residents suffering from to a group of more than 1,000 daily life and causing discomfort, aircraft noise near a US air base plaintiffs who live near the Yoko- and has exceeded a tolerable lev- Photo shows several of the seized bobtail lizards which two Japanese in western Tokyo. But the court ta Air Base, which is shared with el.”—Xinhua men attempted to smuggle out of Australia. PHOTO: KYODO NEWS 7 JUNE 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 15 Thai junta leader pledges to work for nation in 2nd turn as PM BANGKOK—Thai junta leader “For those who did not sup- na, deputy spokesman of the Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed port him, the prime minister pro-junta Palang Pracharath to work for the nation following would like to ask them to join Party that backed Prayut, said his election as prime minister hands in working for the country that the party is speeding up by the country’s parliament, a as there are a number of prob- negotiations to form a coalition government spokesman said lems that lie ahead,” he added. government with allied parties. Thursday. While the vote, which fol- Palang Pracharath came Prayut, who easily won lowed the March 24 general second in the election, falling Wednesday night’s vote involv- election, officially restored ci- short of an outright majority ing both houses of parliament vilian rule in Thailand, the jun- in the lower house. At least 10 held under rules written by the ta remains firmly in control of small parties have pledged to junta, also thanked the law- government. join a coalition led by Prayut. makers and senators for their Prayut, 65, had been serv- The populist Pheu Thai support, according to deputy ing as prime minster since the Party, which won the most seats spokesman Werachon Sukhond- May 2014 coup that toppled an in the election, backed Future hapatipak. elected government of Prime Forward Party leader Thana- “He (Prayut) vows to do Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. thorn Juangroongruangkit in his best for the nation, religion, The March election was the Wednesday’s ballot. Prayut de- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha casts his vote at a polling monarchy and people,” the dep- first since the coup. Meanwhile, feated him 500-244 in the com- station in Bangkok on March 24, 2019, as Thailand holds its first uty spokesman said. Thanakorn Wangboonkongcha- bined ballot.—Kyodo general election since his coup in 2014. PHOTO: KYODO China grants 5G licences for Cuba’s support for Maduro ‘not negotiable’ despite US commercial use sanctions

HAVANA—Cuba on Thursday The Cuban statement rejected the latest US restric- charged that Washington had tions on travel to the island and come up with “new pretexts” stressed that its support for for its attacks. Venezuela’s President Nicolas “The most notorious is the Maduro is “not negotiable.” slanderous accusation that Cuba The official statement was intervenes militarily in Venezue- published by the Cuban press la, a lie that has been publicly two days after the US Treasury and consistently rejected by the Department banned group edu- Cuban government.” cational travel as well as cruise Washington’s aim was “to ship and private yacht visits by tear back political concessions Americans to Cuba, linking the made to the Cuban nation, by action to Havana’s backing of asphyxiating the economy and Maduro. causing harm to the population.” “Cuba’s solidarity with the “They won’t be able to as- 5G is the next-generation cellular network that offers faster data transfer speed and could enhance technologies such as autonomous driving, remote medical diagnosis and mobile payments. PHOTO: AFP/FILE constitutional President Nicolas phyxiate us, nor stop us,” the Maduro Moros, the Bolivarian statement said. SHANGHAI—China on Thursday granted 5G technology, according to the ministry’s Twitter-like and Chavista Revolution and the Venezuela has been Cuba’s commercial licences to four domestic companies, Weibo account. civil-military union of its people, top ally for nearly two decades, taking a big step in its bid to be a global leader in Chinese telecom giant Huawei is a global is not negotiable,” it said. and also its main supplier of oil. next generation wireless networks amid fierce leader in 5G development but its ambitions have The last US cruise ship Washington has called for rivalry from the United States. faced challenges from the United States, which sailed out of Havana’s harbor Maduro to step down in favor 5G is the next-generation cellular network has urged other countries to shun the company on Wednesday as the US ban of US-backed opposition leader that offers faster data transfer speed and could over concerns that its equipment could be used went into effect, targeting a bur- Juan Guaido, and has demanded enhance technologies such as autonomous driving, by Beijing’s intelligence services.Commenting on geoning tourism market that had that Havana withdraw Cuban remote medical diagnosis and mobile payments. the ministry’s announcement, Huawei said it will seen visits by more than 250,000 military personnel that it says The Industry and Information Technology “fully support” the Chinese operators to build 5G. Americans in the first quarter of are keeping the Venezuelan Ministry said state-owned telecom providers China “(We) believe that in the near future, China’s 2019. “We will continue to take president in power. Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom and China 5G will lead the world,” Huawei said on Weibo.An- actions to restrict the Cuban re- Cuba has 20,000 civilian per- Broadcasting Network Corporation received busi- other Chinese cellphone maker, Vivo, stated their gime’s access to US dollars,” US sonnel in Venezuela, mainly doc- ness licences to operate fifth generation digital 5G mobile phones are ready for network testing National Security Advisor John tors, but denies it has military cellular mobile communication services. and will be on sale once trials are complete.The Bolton said. personnel on the ground there. “After the issuance of 5G licences, we will administration of President Donald Trump banned Among the reasons given Since coming to office in continue to welcome foreign companies to actively US companies in May from selling high-tech com- by the US State Department 2017, US President Donald participate in China’s 5G market, seek common ponents to Huawei on national security grounds, for the latest action was Cuba’s Trump has dismantled the rap- development of China’s 5G, and share the achieve- though a 90-day reprieve was issued.China has “interference in Venezuela, and prochement with Havana begun ments of China’s 5G development,” said Miao since announced it will create its own blacklist of its direct role in the man-made by former US president Barack Wei, the minister of industry and information “unreliable” foreign companies. —AFP crisis led by Nicolas Maduro.” Obama.—AFP 7 JUNE 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friendly with Viet Nam will help prepare for SEA Games: Coach Popov THE head coach of the Myanmar If team Myanmar wants Team Viet Nam will be led men’s national football team, to achieve success in the SEA by its head coach Park Hang-seo. Velizar Popov, said the team Games, it will need to use full Myanmar will take on Viet will benefit from the friendly force to compete with teams like Nam at the 17,000-seater stadi- match against Viet Nam ahead Viet Nam, he said. um in Viet Tri, Viet Nam at 7:30 of the SEA Games. He made the Some Viet Nam players are p.m., Myanmar Local Standard remarks yesterday at a press taking part in the Thailand’s Time. conference in Viet Tri, Viet Nam. King Cup, but each player in the The friendly match will be The friendly match between team is tough, he added. broadcast live on Viet Nam’s the two teams will take place at Coach Popov also promised VTC Channel and streamed live the Viet Tri stadium today. that Myanmar will try to get a on the Viet Nam Football Feder- At the press conference, good result in today’s game be- ation’s Youtube channel. Velizar Popov said the match will cause there are 11 vs 11 players For the friendly, Myanmar benefit Myanmar as Viet Nam is in football, even though team will wear white jerseys and Viet Myanmar head coach Velizar Popov (center) and Myanmar youth striker a popular contender for gold in Viet Nam is popular in ASEAN Nam will wear red jerseys.— Win Naing Tun (right) speaking to the press yesterday, ahead of the the upcoming SEA Games. countries. Lynn Thit (Tgi) friendly match against Viet Nam, in Viet Tri City. PHOTO : MFF

MIU F.C. wins Futsal Open Cup 2019

DEFENDING champions MIU was awarded a medal and prize F.C. won the Futsal Open Cup of K300,000. 2019, organized by the Myanmar The best goalkeeper award Football Federation, by beating was taken by Yan Paing Hein VUC F.C. 3-2 on Wednesday at from MIU F.C. He walked the Thuwunna National Indoor away with a medal and prize of Stadium-I in Yangon. K300,000. The clash between the Shwe Myawaddy was ad- two strongest Myanmar Futsal judged the cleanest team and teams ended with MIC winning was awarded a trophy and prize by a single goal. of K500,000. The match for the third The winning team, MIU F.C., place was held before the final got K5 million and medals were match. GV Athletic F.C. won the awarded to its players, while the match, beating Shwe Myawady second placed team, VUC F.C., F.C. 3-1. received K3 million and medals. After the games, an award- The third placed GV Athlet- ing ceremony was held. ic F.C. got K2 million and med- At the ceremony, Nyein als, while fourth placed Shwe MIC players celebrate their victory at the MFF’s Futsal Open Cup 2019 on 5 June at the Thuwunna Indoor Min Soe from VUC F.C. was ad- Myawaddy F.C. got K1 million.— Stadium in Yangon. PHOTO : MFF judged the best player and he Lynn Thit (Tgi)

MJF’s Judo tourney for youth concludes in Yangon

THE U-20 Judo Tournament, Ministry of Health and Sports ation, concluded at the Aung yesterday. The tourney began gon’s Sports and Physical Insti- held under the supervision of the and the Myanmar Judo Feder- San Indoor Stadium in Yangon on 4 June. tute team took the first place An awards ceremony for with eight gold medals, one the tournament was also held silver medal, and three bronze yesterday, which was attended medals, while Taunggyi’s Sports by MJF President U Tun Tun and Physical Institute team won and officials. the second place by earning In the Men’s Amateur Event, three gold medals, four silver the Dagon University team se- medals, and two bronze medals. cured the first place by garnering The Aung San team came third three gold medals, four silver with three gold medals, two sil- medals, and seven bronze med- ver medals, and seven bronze als, while the Ayeyawady Region medals. team grabbed the second place MJF President U Tun Tun with three gold medals and two and officials awarded the prizes bronze medals. The Aung San to the winners. The ceremony team was placed third with two concluded with the athletes and gold medals, six silver medals, officials posing for a group pho- Winners of the Youth Judo tournament pose for a group photo with officials after the awards ceremony of the and five bronze medals. to.—Saw Thein Win (Translat- Myanmar Judo Federation at the Aung San Indoor Stadium in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO : SAW THEIN WIN In the Youth event, the Yan- ed by Kyaw Zin Lin)