State Counsellor Highlights Importance of Union Spirit During Video- Conference with COVID-19 Frontline Fighters in Rakhine State

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IT is announced that public statements, orders, notifi- istries effective until 31 August 2020 for protection, it is required to continue containment of Coronavirus cations, and directives (excluding eased restrictions) control and prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Disease 2019 (COVID-19). of the Union-level organizations and the Union min- (COVID-19) will be extended to 30 September 2020 as

State Counsellor highlights importance of Union spirit during videoconference with COVID-19 frontline fighters in Rakhine State

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds meeting online with Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu and officials for prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 from the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on 28 August 2020. PHOTO : MNA

TATE Counsellor Daw Rakhine State Chief Minister U First of all in making some Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said COVID-related activities; there Aung San Suu Kyi held Nyi Pu, Public Health and Med- introductory remarks, Chair- that no matter where an out- was no discrimination with re- a videoconference from ical Services Officer Dr Sai Win person of the National-Level break occurred, it concerned gards to place; among those who Sthe Presidential Palace Zaw Hlaing and Volunteer Saw Central Committee on Preven- the whole Union; if there is a returned from Thailand, the main Nay Pyi Taw yesterday on Thaw Moe Al who is from Insein tion, Control and Treatment pain in any part of the country, jority came back from Myawady; COVID-19 prevention, control Township and now in Sittway of Coronavirus Disease 2019 it is a pain for the entire Union; although it was in Kayin State, and treatment measures with Township. (COVID-19) State Counsellor that is the spirit in approaching SEE PAGE-3

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NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS NATIONAL Union Minister U Kyaw Union Minister Dr Myint Domestic gold UNICEF delivers Tin holds videoconference Htwe holds meeting on price slumps below medical assistance for with UN Resident COVID-19 control measures K1.3 mln per tical Myanmar’s COVID-19 Coordinator, UNICEF in Rakhine State fight Representative PAGE-2 PAGE-6 PAGE-7 PAGE-10 29 AUGUST 2020 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

PYIDAUNGSU HLUTTAW Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approves bill, loan plan on final day meeting of 17th regular session

YIDAUNGSU Hluttaw held Deputy Minister for Con- ular session of Hluttaw which Pits final meeting of the 17th struction Dr Kyaw Linn sought approved the National Planning regular session yesterday, with the approval of Hluttaw on the Bill, Union Budget Bill 2020 and the approvals of Union Taxation loan proposal, saying that the the Union Taxation Bill 2020. Law 2020 and the 8.4 million bridge with the load capacity He also advised the MPs euro zero-interest loan from of 75 tonnes will be useful for who will contest the upcoming UniCredit Bank of Austria. vehicles between Taunggyi and November 8 elections to abide The Hluttaw first an- Thailand and helpful in devel- by the rules and regulations nounced taking record on ap- opment of Shan State. of the Union Election Com- pointment of Kachin State’s Deputy Minister for Plan- mission, while the legislative, Security and Border Affairs ning, Finance and Industry administrative and judiciary Minister Colonel Kyaw Lin agreed on the loan proposal pillars need to cooperate with Aung as per Article 21 (b) of and explained the ministry’s the UEC for ensuring the free Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law to plan for preparing the loan and fair elections. substitute his precursor Colonel agreement with the UniCredit He also called for the re- Nay Lin Tun who have returned Bank in line with the rules and turn of remaining funds for to his military duties. regulations. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s devel- The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw opment budgets to the Treas- Union Taxation Bill 2020 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat. PHOTO: MNA Speaker then announced the ury Department as only 103 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Joint unanimously approval of Hlut- townships have submitted the Bill Committee Secretary Dr ed the proposal as the bridge people, and 52-mile decrease taw on the loan. accomplishment report on Myat Nyana Soe reported each will shorten the distance be- in distance between Taunggyi using these budges and other paragraph of the Union Taxa- tween the southern and eastern and Tachileik to be able to make Concluding Speech for 17th townships are to present their tion Bill 2020, and the provisions parts of Shan State and it will be day trip between the two cities. regular session report within the fixed date. of bill were discussed by the strategically useful for both civil The loan proposal was also Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speak- — Aung Ye Thwin, Aye Aye MPs. and military purposes. discussed by the four other er U T Khun Myat made a con- Thant After Deputy Minister for MP U Khin Cho from Hluttaw representatives. cluding speech to the 17th reg- (Translated by Aung Khin) Planning, Finance and Industry Hlaingbwe constituency also U Maung Maung Win submitted supported the proposal with the bill, the Hluttaw announced some suggestions for strict approval for it. adherence to the rules in loan agreements and the completion Zero-interest loan from Uni- of bridge project in the 2-years Credit Bank fixed term, while preparations The Hluttaw represent- are needed for unexpected sit- atives then discussed a loan uations in the project. proposal sent by the President MP Nang Khin Saw from to get 8.4 million euro zero-in- Kunhing constituency agreed to terest loan from the UniCredit get the loan as the new bridge Bank of Austria for construction could help commodity flows of a suspension bridge that will not only to eastern Shan State, cross Thanlwin River. but also to Thailand, Laos and Deputy Minister for Planning, Joint Bill Committee Secretary Deputy Minister for Construction MP U Aung Kyaw Oo from China, development of socio- Finance and Industry Dr Myat Nyana Soe. Dr Kyaw Linn. Mongton constituency support- economic situations of local U Maung Maung Win.

Union Minister U Kyaw Tin holds videoconference with UN Resident Coordinator and UNICEF Representative to Myanmar

two sides exchanged views on matters pertaining to sustaina- bly preventing the recruitment and use of children following the delisting of the Tatmadaw from the list of parties that re- cruit and use children in the UN Secretary-General’s Annul Report; possible avenues for cooperating with the United Na- tions for prevention of killing, maiming and sexual violence against children in armed conflicts; Myanmar’s possible participation in the Safe Schools Union Minister for International Cooperation U Kyaw Tin (C) meets UN Resident Coordinator to Myanmar Mr Ola Almgren (R) and UNICEF Declaration; and possibility of Representative to Myanmar Ms June Kunugi (L) via videoconference on 28 August 2020. PHOTO : MNA including provisions on protec- UNION Minister for Interna- Mr Ola Almgren and UNICEF Country Task Force on Moni- dren, on 28th August 2020 tion of children, schools, educational Cooperation U Kyaw Tin Representative to Myanmar toring and Reporting (CTFMR) at 12:45 pm via videoconfer- tion and advancing mine action held discussions with UN Res- Ms June Kunugi, in their ca- in Myanmar for prevention of ence. in Myanmar’s peace dialogues. ident Coordinator to Myanmar pacities as co-chairs of the UN recruitment and use of chil- During the meeting, the —MNA 29 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

The General Election will be held on 8 November 2020. n Union Election Commission has announced the first edition of eligible voter lists at local offices of the commission in respective wards/village-tracts, in the villages from 25 July 2020 to 7 November 2020. n If the name of any eligible voter is not included in the list, voter registration can be requested by filling in Form 3. n Objection can be filed against any ineligible voter in the list by using Form 4. n Correction for voter list can be requested by using Form 4 (c). n Voters can cast their votes only if their names are included in the voters list. n Cooperation is requested for at least one member of each family to check their names without fail to ensure a complete and correct voters list. 71 n Check the voters lists not to lose voting rights by filling up discrepancies, deleting and making corrections.

State Counsellor highlights importance of Union spirit ... FROM PAGE-1 the people in Kayin State did not practise discrimination; all the people there provided cooperation as much as possible with the belief that these were their own people; she believed that this was because they all had Union spirit and that they were able to overcome this problem although they had concerns to a certain extent. She said at this time all of us need to work with Union spirit; the problems that exist in Ra- khine State were many; in 2016 the ARSA terrorist group started their armed conflicts; because of this there were so many challenges in Rakhine State; more challenges had to be confronted because ARSA initiated attacks State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu and officials via videoconference for prevention, control and on 4th January 2019; the people treatment of COVID-19 from the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on 28 August 2020. PHOTO : MNA suffered greatly; innocent people were harmed because of immediately when the outbreak He added that peaceful control the pandemic. arrival of protective equipment these armed conflicts; we had occurred; in taking such actions co-existence of two social com- Financial assistance is also is late sometimes; the volunteer to protect peace and stability to the most important thing was to munities is important for Rakhine required for quarantine centres groups are now serving at the 13 protect our people; community prevent the spread of the infec- State, especially in the outbreak and common people, although quarantine centres in Sittway; 95 security is related to peace and tion; the reason we have to tell of COVID-19; conflicts and dif- 85.5 million kyats have been ac- per cent of volunteers are work- tranquillity; health is also includ- the people in Rakhine State not ficulties will be encountered as quired for the fund and an addi- ing with the civil service staff at ed in this matter; if we are to have to go out of their homes is not a challenging task; there are tional 1 billion kyats has been re- the 6 facilities, and the only 5 per concerns and anxieties with re- to give them punishment; if the now some worries about the quested for the emergency fund. cent of volunteers are working spect to health, we have concerns infection spread to the whole pandemic in fast transmission The Union Government has separately; more volunteers are all the time because there was country it would be very difficult while the number of persons at allocated 14.8 billion kyats, the needed for Rakhine State; coop- no security in the community; to provide effective treatment and IDP camps and shelters from State Government 1.566 billion eration of local people are needed we have issued health rules and care to everyone; it is easier to armed conflicts; Rakhine State kyats and the Ministry of Social to overcome language barriers; regulations and reminded repeat- provide effective treatment and has only limited fund, but the local Welfare, Relief and Resettlement 3,000 kyats is allocated for each edly with respect to COVID-19; care in one place; we can provide government has formed a COVID 311.4 million kyats; a total of 16.7 PUI per day at the centres; this in the first phase, we were able effective treatment with the avail- control committee that reaches billion kyats is being used for amount is not enough for the to contain COVID-19 effectively able resources; that is why the rural levels and is conducting in- medical supplies and other remember of CSOs in their long- because of the comprehensive restrictions imposed on people vestigations on people coming in quirements in control measures term works; it is required to get programmes of the Ministry of not to leave Rakhine State is not and out of the state; the market against COVID-19. 5,000 kyats; more drinking water Health and Sports and the actions to discriminate against those who with high risks of disease trans- is also needed at the quarantine of the healthcare employees and have been infected; the reason is mission in Sittway has been put Discussions of Volunteer centres. the people. to provide healthcare services under the strict control. Saw Thaw Moe Al Before the disease outbreak and for administrative purposes. The Chief Minister also re- Saw Thaw Moe Al said he Discussions of Public Health in Rakhine State, we could say quested the State Counsellor made a decision to volunteer and Medical Services officer that for a period of more than Discussions of Rakhine State for urgent management on food for Rakhine people as they are in Rakhine State one month there was no infec- Chief Minister security as restrictions on com- national brethren; he has expe- Dr Sai Win Zaw Hlaing also tion spread; we were able to Rakhine State Chief Minister modity flows from neighbouring riences in serving at four quar- discussed his department has contain the disease; we had al- U Ny Pu expressed thanks for regions of Magway, Bago and antine centres; some challeng- conducted awareness campaigns ready drawn up emergency plans the nationwide assistance to any Ayeyawady to the Rakhine State es in Rakhine State include the about the outbreak of COVID-19; with respect to Rakhine State; circumstance of the state, and his have been posed in addition to persons under quarantine do these plans came into action hope for further aid. lockdown order in the State to not follow the rules strictly; the SEE PAGE-4 29 AUGUST 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key” State Counsellor highlights importance of Union spirit ...

FROM PAGE-3 provide necessary assistance; fi- the posting was beneficial for the tices in the past half-decade; the to struggle a lot; we will find out nancial assistance would also be public; she said everyone should government is trying to change what the public needs to know the directives of Ministry of provided; although Myanmar is be very careful not to make the this situation to serve for the peo- about COVID-19 disease; it is not Health and Sports are published not a wealthy country, any part present tasks more difficult by ple professionally; the shortage easy to find so and we have to in real-time through videoconfer- of the Union which needed assis- postings made on social media. of drinking water must be solved think about both short and long ences, hand speakers; pamphlets tance would always be provided The State Counsellor added in the first priority; the cost for terms. are distributed to Rakhine people with assistance. the government is striving for daily meals will be reviewed if The requirements must be and IDP camps; medical supplies She also believed that the lesser impacts of COVID-19 on the existing amount 3,000 kyats fulfilled as these are necessary are provided to the respective people would all participate Rakhine people; this situation is is not enough; it is expected that for our people; it needs to think areas. and cooperate; this was such a an opportunity for making ‘unity’; more Rakhine youth would join in advance for post-COVID-19 He also explained sending strength; although the country we all could breathe a sigh of re- the volunteer programmes if at the same time; it should have the swabs of suspected patients is not rich, our people are rich in lief when the pandemic becomes they see other persons outside ability to fulfill the needs of the to Yangon by flights after the polio generous spirit; because there under control in next 3 or 4 weeks; the Rakhine State are helping country in post-COVID-19 period; project car in carrying the first is a sense unity in a time of need it is required to strictly follow the them regardless of social and I do not want the country to turn batch of swabs was attacked; lo- and a cooperative spirit, it would rules during this period, and it is faith grounds; the works of these into difficult situations and fail cal authorities emphasized the be possible to provide sufficient fi- expected for public cooperation; volunteers could persuade the to do anything in post-COVID-19 public announcement when the nancial assistance; we would pro- this success would be a good step participation of local people in period; so, we have to consider for first positive case was found in vide all necessary assistance for for all in the long term as em- civil services societies. both of the short-and long-term; Rakhine State; although active the health of a part of our Union. pathy, loving-kindness and trust The challenge for the Min- public participation plays critical cooperation of people in social She said it was important not could be built from cooperation istry of Health and Sports is role in conducting such move; the distancing in March, April and to lose sight of the long term goals in this situation; it will become a the common challenge for the main challenge and weakness of May has gradually declined. of the Union and the goals of all potential strength to overcome entire country. Some are negli- Rakhine State is the weakness in The local health officials the children of the Union; there common challenges and difficul- gent due to a slight weakness in unity; it must be proved that the have adopted the Rakhine State were conflicts based on race and ties of the Union. health knowledge; if the health unity is strength during this peri- Health Sector Contingency Plan religion in Rakhine State; there She also said that quality pro- education is announced two or od; it must be considered whether based on the Health Sector Con- were those who were fanning the tective equipment will be sent three times a day at quarantine individuals or any groups dam- tingency Plan of the Ministry flames of hatred and those who in cooperation with the Minis- centres through speakers, the aging to the unity of people have of Health and Sports; the plan were inciting conflicts among try of Health and Sports in time; people will get health knowledge; genuine good volition for people; includes the route for carrying each other instead of promot- some persons do not know that my concern is that some people only the unity will help to over- positive patients, the designated ing Metta; in the present fight following rules and disciplines think that if they recovered from come the problems and challeng- hospitals for patients from IDP against COVID in Rakhine State, is the best protective equipment the infection, it will be over; as es that we face currently; it will camps, emergency reaction plans we need to show in what way we for every one; if the rules are re- far as I understand according to fail to overcome these struggles and further requirements for Ra- can show goodwill to each other; garded as the protection for all, it the world’s experts, there is no without unity; we want them to khine State; this plan also has at this time it would become clear will not be difficult to follow them; guarantee that COVID-19 will not understand that the lack of unity been distributed to the ministries who had genuine goodwill; it was the disciplines should not be seen reoccur; some do not know about is not suitable for our country; the and partner organizations. very important to have the spirit as restrictions of others, but just that and therefore they are not world is misunderstanding our In responding to the discus- of “the Union for Rakhine and as the protection for all; imposing serious about the disease; before country relating with Rakhine sions, the State Counsellor said Rakhine for the Union”. rules and restrictions is intended the emergence of the COVID-19 State; they do not see how hard approval has already been given Those who make postings on for effective control measures; vaccine and treatment, it cannot we are trying and how we are for donations to be used in Rakh- the social media should have gen- disciplines must be seen as pro- be concluded that disease that working to find a solution; wheth- ine State and not to be sent to the uine goodwill and sense of duty in tection; the volunteers need to won’t occur again; mindfulness is er they want to see it or not, we central authorities; with respect their postings; what is important convey this message to the PUI not excessive; we must be careful have to show it through works. to the submission made regard- is for the facts to be correct; some at the quarantine centres; these and I would like to remind this Finally, the State Counsel- ing food supplies, she guaran- people make postings on social PUIs have more contacts with the to the people again and again; lor urged the people of Rakhine teed that there would not be any media without much thought volunteers than health workers; some do not understand how State and the people across the shortage of food supplies; the or without caring whether their while health workers are respon- the government has struggled country to work together in unity necessary food supplies would postings were correct or not; in sible for medical services, the to gain control the disease; it has to overcome the current chal- be sent with available means of posting on social media, the first volunteers should make motiva- been working properly for about lenges in Rakhine State.—MNA transport; she also hoped that the thing was to be correct; then it tions; civil service staff members four months until early August, (Translated by Kyaw Myaing, respected States/Regions would should be considered whether were criticized for deficient prac- especially health workers had Aung Khin)

Public announcement for report on travel to/from townships of Rakhine State with positive cases to control COVID-19 28 August 2020 The Ministry of Health and Sports has recorded 628 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6 deaths, in Myanmar until 08:00 hrs on 28-8-2020. There are 216 COVID-19 positive patients who are living in Sittway, Rakhine State, and travelled to/from Sittway between 16-8-2020 and 28-8-2020 up to 08:00 hrs. To be able to control the outbreak of disease without delay, people who travelled to/from Sittway and other townships in Rakhine State with positive cases since 10-8-2020 need to report about it immediately of their own volition. The checklist of Ministry of Transport and Communications has shown the data of passengers who took local flights from Rakhine State to Yangon during this period. They need to inform to the nearest health centres, relevant departments and organizations for undergoing medical examinations. Only then they could receive medical treatments if they have been infected with the disease and could prevent further transmission to the family members and nearby people. They are advised to undergo medical tests. Actions will be taken against those who failed to report on it under the Natural Disaster Management Law. Ministry of Health and Sports 29 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

We do not want the virus to spread

At this time, some people in Rakhine State wish to leave the state. They think they will have more safety outside of the state. Once you are infected, it does not matter where you go, the infection will be carried by you. If you remain in Rakhine State; remain within Sittway, and you remain in the infected area, if you are infected, it would be quicker to detect the virus. Treatment could be given. The COVID virus is not incurable. The earlier this virus is detected, the more effective is the treatment. At the present moment, the borders between states and regions have been closed. The reason we do not want people from Sittway and from Rakhine State to go out to other areas is that we do not want the virus to spread. All respective regions and states will have to participate effectively in these closures. Closures mean giving protection. We want you to think of this as protective measures.

(Excerpt State Counsellor’s report to people about latest situation regarding outbreak of COVID-19 in Rakhine State on 25 August 2020)

MoI strives to form Myanmar Digital Media Association

Khin Maung Soe of DVB, U Moe Aye of One News, U Kyaw Myo Min of A Kon Thi News Agency, U Han Thar Nyein of Kamayut Media, U Win Hlaing Oo of Wun Zinn Application, U Ko Ko Lay of San Daw Chain, U Thet Phyo Aung of Cele Gabar, and U Kyaw Soe Htet of The Myanmar Times. They discussed systematic development of digital media in line with changing technologies, protecting and promoting the interests of digital media users, the routine use of digital media following its media ethics, shar- ing knowledge and technologies, and the matters to form a Myan- mar Digital Media Association. U Aye Maung Kyaw (Aye Maung Kyaw) and U Than Ohn (Maung Zeyar) of Myanmar Af- Union Minister Dr Pe Myint speaks at the meeting with media-related persons for the emergence of Myanmar Digital Media Association at the fairs Study Group also attended Printing and Publishing Department’s Central Press building on Theinbyu Road in Yangon on 28 August 2020. PHOTO : MNA the meeting. In the morning, the Union UNION Minister for Informa- added. have an organization that will Secretary 1 U Kyaw Myo Min, Minister inspected the opera- tion Dr Pe Myint met the per- He said as the attendees are operate with collective strength Joint Secretary 2 IPRD Deputy tions at PPD-owned office build- sons related to media sector the persons related to digital for developing digital media busi- Director U Aung Kyaw Htet. ing at No 379/383 on Bo Aung at the Central Press building media, they should participate nesses and getting full rights The committee office is tem- Kyaw Road and the headquar- of the Printing and Publishing in the formation committee on in working with international porarily open at the second floor ters of News and Periodicals Department (PPD) on Thein- establishing Myanmar Media As- organizations and institutions, of IPRD Office at No 22/24 on Enterprise (NPE) at No 212 on byu Road in Yangon yesterday, sociation, calling for discussions calling for a round of discussions Pansodan Road in Yangon. Theinbyu Road in Yangon. and discussed the emergence and implementations on the in- to emerge a digital media asso- The committee will be work- While meeting with Forev- of Myanmar Digital Media As- volvement of those who should ciation. ing on the formation of Myan- er Group CEO U Win Maw Tun sociation. participate in the committee. Information and Public mar Digital Media Association and officials, the Union Min- Spoke on occasion, the Un- Today’s digital media are Relations Department Acting within its targeted six-month ister listened to the report on ion Minister stressed the meet- getting bigger and broader than Director-General U Aye Kywe implementation period. preparations for the construc- ing organized two weeks ago has traditional media, and all can see reported on the plan to form the Present at the meeting were tion of infrastructure facilities discussed the formation of the that they are not only reaching Establishment Committee on U Thaung Su Nyein of 7 Day including studios to shoot and Establishment Committee on expansive such as news con- Myanmar Digital Media Asso- Media, U Ko Ko (Ko Ko-RIT) of broadcast MTV about envi- Myanmar Digital Media Asso- tents, entertainments, online ciation. Yangon TV, Daw Nant Kalayar ronmental conservation and ciation. shopping etc. but they are also The 17-member commit- Win from Popular News Agency, greening in Pindaya region of Many people have been growing economically. It is nec- tee was set up and consisted of U Kyaw Min Swe of The Voice, U Danu Self-Administered Zone. working in digital media busi- essary to get more skills as well Chairman U Thaung Su Nyein, Min Swe Hlaing of Global Inno- The Union Minister discussed nesses because of their develop- as to settle possible copyrights Vice-Chairperson 1 U Ko Ko vation Media, U Thein Tun Pe the assistance the Ministry of ment. Therefore, an association problems in this regard, he high- (Ko Ko-RIT), Vice-Chairperson of Cytron Computer, U Lin Htet Information will provide in this relevant to digital media should lighted. 2 Daw Nant Kalayar Win, Sec- Ko of We Media, U Aung Myo regard.—MNA (Translated by be founded, the Union Minister He added it is essential to retary U Min Swe Hlaing, Joint Myint of Myanmar Celebrity, U Kyaw Zin Tun) 29 AUGUST 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe holds meeting on COVID-19 control measures in Rakhine State

UNION Minister for Health Director Dr Nyan Win My- and Sports Dr Myint Htwe held int , the leader of central field meeting on COVID-19 control survey team, explained the ep- measures with health officials of idemiological findings from the Rakhine State and other regions visits to healthcare centres and and states via video conferencing temporary camps, protection and yesterday morning. control activities and the difficul- During the meeting, the Un- ties in searching contact persons ion Minister said that Rakhine of the patient. State has reported a total of 216 Deputy Director General of COVID-19 cases from 16 August Yangon Region Public Health and to 28 August morning, while 6 cas- Medical Services Department es from other regions and states Dr Tun Myint discussed the dif- had travel history to Sittway. ficulties in field survey of labora- The virus spread rapidly in tory samples in Yangon, social recent days and the ministry will distancing, and cooperating with also make efforts to control the the relevant organizations and disease in order to slow down departments in searching contact Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe holds meeting on COVID-19 control measures with health it soon. The sudden increase in officials of Rakhine State and other regions and states on 28 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA persons. the numbers of case is that the Deputy Director-General of infected persons made some trips those with recent travel history in Rakhine State. ventilators to Sittway General the Central epidemiology Unit without knowing that they have to Rakhine State after 10 August Those with travel history Hospital and the nurse training Dr Tun Tin explained the current been infected. must inform to the nearest health to Rakhine State can be seen schools. Traditional medicine outbreak and epidemiological According to the initial ex- department. in other regions and states and hospitals are currently used as analysis. amination of Medical Research The ministry will speed up so the relevant officials need to temporary hospitals for patients Director Dr Toe Thiri Aung Department, the 9 lab tests of the control measures to prevent supervise the factories and in- in Sittway. discussed the analysis of the Rakhine State shows the gene of the spread of infection from one dustries with the large numbers The Union Minister also said COVID-19 patients in Myanmar. COVID-19 is mutated. The 79 per person to another across the of employees. words of thanks for the concerted Deputy Director-General cent of COVID-19 patients diag- country and only the timely-re- The ministry will also pro- efforts of ministerial staff, volun- for Medical Services Dr Thidar nosed after 16 August in Rakhine sponse can stop the spread of vide the requirements for those tary medical staff, organizations Hla presented the treatment of did not show any symptoms and disease in Rakhine State. who had close contact with infect- and the people and urged the at- the COVID-19 patients at var- so the people need to be aware The preventive and control ed person while tracing them and tendees to give suggestions re- ious hospitals and that a total of their surroundings and should measures for Rakhine State will also raising public health aware- garding the spread of COVID-19. of 216 COVID-19 patients found follow the health guidelines in be different from other regions ness at IDP camps and reception Head of the Rakhine State in Rakhine State since August avoiding mass gatherings, stay- and states as the ministry has centres. Public Health and Medical Ser- 26 were in good health and 16 of ing at home, wearing mask and adopted new strategy and pro- The cooperation work of vices Department Dr Soe Win them were elderly and had other face shields and washing the cedures in accordance with the General Administration Depart- Zaw Hlaing explained the cur- allergies. hands for 20 seconds frequently changing situations by studying ment and development commit- rent COVID-19 outbreak in the The attendees participated and to inform the authority if they the nature of epidemic. tees plays key role to prohibit peo- State, protection and control ac- in the discussion and gave sug- found some returnees from Ra- The currently practicing ple without wearing masks from tivities, swab tests from Sittway gestions accordingly. khine State. If so, it helps reduce directives and procedures will entering the markets or from and Kyauktaw are being sent to The Union Minister conclud- the spread of virus. be updated in line with the new taking buses during this period. the National Health Laboratory, ed the meeting by saying that the The relevant departments findings on COVID-19 and way The ministry accelerates its strengthening hospital infection specific assignment will be given should raise public health aware- of infection and they should be activities in conducting COVID-19 prevention and control in hos- as many organizations carry out ness by using loudspeakers at timely informed to respective lab tests and buys the required pitals, using nursing training in control measures of COVID-19 least five-time a day in the town- departments. medical equipment in advance school and traditional hospital in Rakhine State under multiple ships and more than 5,700 peo- It also needs to take into and the GeneXpert machines as temporary healthcare centres, sectors and timely performance ple arrived in other regions and account that the fact of human were installed in Sittway, Kyauk- analyzing the form of the disease will be also conducted.—MNA states by air from Rakhine State resources, time, budget and pyu, Thandwe, MraukU and infection by randomly selecting and some of them are infected equipment in carrying out the Maungtaw townships. groups and locations in high-risk (Translated by Khine Thaz- with COVID-19. Therefore, all control measures of COVID-19 It will also provide beds and infections. in Han and Ei Phyu Pyu Aung)

Ayeyarwady Foundation provides medical supplies to Sittway hospital

OFFICIALS from Ayeyarwady suction devices, 5 units of ox- Foundation donated protective ygen concentrators, 10 blood gears of COVID-19 and financial pressure monitors, 5 infrared assistance to Sittway General thermometres, 150 gown steri- Hospital yesterday. lize SMS, 2 patient monitors, 150 The foundation donated K16 sets of PPE for intensive care million worth of emergency med- unit, 20,000 surgical facemasks ical equipment and K28 million and 3M N95 masks. to the medical workers at the The Ayeyarwady Foundation Sittway Hospital where over 100 will also continue its supports COVID-19 infected patients are to other townships in Rakhine Ayeyarwady Foundation provides assistance for Sittway General Hospital on 28 August. being treated. State.—Ye Yint Shine (Translated PHOTO: YE YINT SHINE The equipment included 4 by Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) 29 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Domestic gold price slumps below K1.3 mln per tical

By Nyein Nyein a drop by K30 per dollar on 28 August. THE gold price in the domestic With the exchange rate market has decreased again to sliding in the market, people under K1.3 million per tical (0.578 are making more investment ounces), according to the domes- in gold. Although the price of tic gold market. domestic gold is slightly sliding, 7 August saw the price of the domestic demand is rising, gold rising and standing up at according to the gold market. K1,332,500 per tical, which hit the With slightly rising of do- highest record in the domestic mestic gold price together with gold history. After three weeks, the global gold price starting the gold price has dropped to from 2019, the local gold price K1,297,000 per tical, which is a reached K1,000,000 per tical be- drop by K35,000 per tical on 28 tween 17 January and 21 Feb- August. ruary, K1,100,000 between 22 Also, the global gold prices June and 5 August, K1,200,000 were record high with US$2,062 between 7 August and 4 Septem- per ounce on 7 August and then, ber and, then earned an all-time they fell to $1,939 per ounce on 28 high of K1,300,000 on 5 Septem- August, a drop by over $120 per ber 2019. ounce in three weeks. In April, the coronavirus (FILES) Saleswomen wait for customers at a gold and jewellery shop in Yangon on 15 February 2017. Similarly, the dollar versus risks caused the shutdown of PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR kyat exchange rate was K1,371 the gold market, and the market per dollar on 7 August. After was reopened on 18 May with of K1,236,000 (18 May). The K1,219,500 on 1 June. The local est level of K1,296,500 (27 July), three weeks, the exchange rate a minimum rate of K1,214,100 price was moving in the range gold reached the lowest level of according to the gold traders. was dropped to K1,340 per dollar, (27 May) and a maximum rate of K1,209,600 on 6 June and K1,216,500 (1 July) and the high- (Translated by Hay Mar) Visa extension won’t be approved Myanmar earns $726 mln from nearly unless taxpayers’ documents found accurate, says DICA 2.4 mln tonnes of rice export Myanmar exported nearly 2.4 passed that of the last budget trade route. By Nyein Nyein partment, according to DICA. million tonnes of rice and bro- year’s figures by 327,683 tonnes From 1 October to 14 Au- Therefore, DICA will not ken rice in 2019-2020 financial when Myanmar exported over gust, 29 per cent of Myanmar’s THE request for a visa exten- approve the recommendations year (FY) from 1 October to 14 2.06 million tonnes of rice and rice and broken rice were export- sion of the expatriates in My- for a visa extension of the expa- August, earning US$726 million, broken rice in the corresponding ed to African countries, followed anmar will not be approved if triates in Myanmar if they found according to an announcement period of the previous financial by China with 28 per cent, EU the copies of the taxpayers’ the false or falsified documents released by the Myanmar Rice year. member states with 20 per cent, companies are found inaccu- of the company. Federation (MRF). During the Myanmar exports rice ASEAN countries with 18 per rate or falsified, according to The online platform aims period, over 1.50 million tonnes through the land border and cent and other countries with 5 the Directorate of Investment to reduce opportunities for dis- of rice worth more than $485.5 via maritime trade. During the per cent respectively, according and Company Administration honesty in applying for the visa million were exported to 66 coun- period, 84 per cent of total rice to the Myanmar Rice Federation (DICA). extension. It needs to check the tries while more than 891,830 export is done through sea route (MRF). The targeted rice ex- At present, the companies lists of the recommended com- tonnes of broken rice worth over while 16 per cent through bor- port for 2019-2020FY is 2.4 million need to apply for the recommen- panies for the visa, enabling $240.6 million were exported to der checkpoints. Myanmar’s rice tonnes, and the peak recorded dations for visa extension via easy access to the data of the 60 countries. goes to China through the Muse export was 3.6 million tonnes in DICA’s website_ https://visaon- expatriates and stay period to This financial year’s rice border and to EU and African 2017-2018FY. —Zin Yaw Aye line.dica.gov.mm. reduce paperwork as well as and broken rice export sur- markets through a maritime (Translated by Hay Mar) DICA found that some com- to ensure social distancing and panies are showing false or falsi- process facilitation, he stated. fied documents of tax payment with the Internal Revenue De- (Translated by Hay Mar) Local fuel prices rise K150-235 per litre over four months

LOCAL fuel prices go up by With the plunging of WTI oil cent of fuel oil and produces the K150 to K235 per litre over the price in the third week of April, remaining 10 per cent locally. past four months as the global the local fuel price has dropped Myanmar imports the fuel oil price stood around US$43 per to K550-605 per litre from 8 Jan- oil primarily from Singapore barrel, according to the local uary to 1 May, according to the with a monthly volume touch- filling stations. local fuel oil market. ing 200,000 tonnes for petroleum From 3 May to 27 August On 27 August, the fuel oil and 400,000 tonnes for diesel. 2020, the price of one litre of station charged K585 per litre There are 2,000 fuel stations fuel oil has increased by K235 for diesel, K595 for premium and 50 oil importer companies in for Octane 92, K210 for Octane diesel, K535 for Octane 92 and Myanmar. —Aye Maung 95 and K150 each for diesel and K645 for Octane 95. premium diesel. Myanmar imports 90 per (Translated by Hay Mar)

A woman visits DICA website on a computer screen at an office in A d v e r t i s e with us/ Hot Line : 09974424848 Yangon on 28 August 2020. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR 29 AUGUST 2020 29 AUGUST 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 Pay heed to The COVID Comorbidity Crisis By Dr Ifeanyi M Nsofor Myanmar Daily Weather Report COVID-19 health (Issued at 4:00 pm Friday 28th August, 2020) ROWING evidence shows practicing social distancing of Finally, the latest science points to that COVID-19 survivors at least six feet (two metres) in the need for better geriatric care. BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is weak over the Andaman Sea Gcan suffer from long- public. If everyone were to adopt The elderly are at increased and Bay of Bengal. protocols term health effects, not least these practices, the number of risk of both, NCDs and more se- FORECAST VALID UNTIL MORNING OF THE 29th Au- heart-related complications. new COVID-19 cases would like- vere complications from COV- gust, 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in Lower New research published in the ly fall dramatically, as would the ID-19. An analysis in July by the Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway Regions and Northern Shan, ITH 216 positive cases in 13 days from 16 to 28 August, Journal of the American Medical number of people facing heart Kaiser Family Foundation shows Kayah States, scattered in Naypyitaw, Upper Sagaing Region a second surge of infections struck Rakhine State, Association (JAMA) shows that complications in the near future. that 80 per cent of those who had and (Southern and Eastern) Shan State, fairly widespread in setting off alarm bells because of its faster infection many people who recover from Furthermore, public-health died of COVID-19 in the US up to Taninthayi Region and Chin, Rakhine States and widespread in Wrate than previous outbreak in other states and the virus have heart inflammation authorities need to start devising that point were 65 or older. Ap- the remaining Regions and States with regionally heavyfalls in regions. Meanwhile, six people who travelled to Rakhine State (myocarditis). Of 100 survivors interventions to provide lifelong plying that rate to the US death Mon State and isolated heavyfalls in Kachin and Kayin States. recently have been found to be infected with the virus. in the study, 78 had evidence of cardiovascular support to COV- toll as of 21 August, it follows that Degree of certainty is (100%). The outbreak in Rakhine State is easy to follow. People showing previous heart inflammation, and ID-19 survivors. Given the new around 139,500 of the 174,442 de- STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in Myan- no symptoms and ignoring public health protocols appear to be 60 showed ongoing inflammation data on heart-related complica- ceased have been elderly. mar waters. Wave height will be about (4-7) feet off and along able to spread the novel coronavirus that has caused the outbreak at the time of observation. tions, the broader pandemic re- Meanwhile, more than three Myanmar Coasts. in Rakhine State. The people have paid the price of this. Epidemi- This medical complication sponse must include provisions million Americans have now OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of ologists have warned that the number of cases is expected to rise should worry us all. As of 25 Au- for continuing care. Although recovered from the virus, and increase of rain in Kachin and Northern Shan States. in the state due to the nature of the epidemic. gust, 2020, there were more than such interventions may require among them are elderly survivors FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING The Union Government has imposed the Stay-At-Home 23 million cases of the disease the reallocation or reprioritization and other high-risk individuals AREA FOR 29th August, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershowers. order on Rakhine State and is tracing the contacts of the people worldwide, 16 million recoveries, of existing resources, they would who will need additional care, Degree of certainty is (100%). with travel history to Rakh- and more than 800,000 deaths. almost certainly be cost-effective including home services. In Ni- FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA ine State in efforts to prevent Using the JAMA study as a bench- when weighed against the costs geria, the health-tech platform FOR 29th August, 2020: One or two rain or thundershowers. The Ministry spreading the coronavirus mark, we could conjecture that of not addressing the additional GeroCare provides affordable Degree of certainty is (100%). from Rakhine State to other around 10 million of those sur- In Nigeria, the health-tech platform GeroCare provides affordable care to the elderly in the comfort of their homes NCD burden. care to the elderly in the comfort FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING th of Health and parts of the country. From vivors have heart inflammation, through regular doctor visits. Its least expensive plan offers three home visits per month for just US$50. PHOTO In fact, more attention should of their homes through regular AREA FOR 29 August, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershow- 10 to 27 August, over 5,700 implying a massive increase in COURTESY: GEROCARE be focused on reducing the impact doctor visits. Its least expensive ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). Sports would people had travel history to the burden of non-communicable of NCDs more generally. The UK’s plan offers three home visits per WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thunder- Rakhine State by air, and out diseases (NCDs). ing the likelihood of stroke and lation is considered obese (com- even greater focus on preventing experience offers lessons here. month for just US$50. showers will be scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Region and enforce stricter of them, some might have NCDs were already killing other conditions. pared to 36 per cent in the United community transmission in high- In 2018, the Scottish Shetlands This approach to care needs widespread in Yangon Region. been infected with the coro- far too many people before the Moreover, several NCDs States (US), 28 per cent in South er-risk populations. As the JAMA authorised doctors to prescribe to be scaled up significantly. The policies, which navirus. pandemic arrived. In 2016, 54 per are themselves risk factors for Africa and the United Kingdom study shows, reducing the num- interactions with nature (hiking, more we can reduce the heart-re- Therefore, those who cent of 56.9 million total deaths COVID-19. According to the World (UK), 22 per cent in France, 20 ber of COVID-19 cases will also bird watching, and so forth) as a lated and other complications of might be travelled to Rakhine State were due to at least one of the 10 Health Organization (WHO), the per cent in Italy, and nine per cent reduce the number of people with means of preventing and manag- COVID-19, the more lives we will Flood Bulletin after 10 August are highly leading causes of death, starting elderly and people with pre-ex- in Nigeria). These obesity statis- myocarditis after the pandemic ing NCDs. Similarly, the British save. (Issued at 11:00 hrs M.S.T on28-8-2020) different from encouraged to inform the with ischemic heart disease (the isting medical conditions such as tics may be a factor in the rela- has passed. government has pushed physi- nearest health department. narrowing of blood vessels) and asthma, diabetes, obesity, cancer, tive severity of COVID-19 across Governments and their part- cians to prescribe cycling as a ABOUT THE AUTHOR previous ones About 75 per cent of then stroke – both of which are sickle cell disease, and coronary countries, helping to explain why ners in civil society must step up way to address obesity. Flood condition of Ayeyarwady River COVID-19 positive cases NCDs of the heart. artery disease appear to be more some high-income countries have their efforts to prevent the virus And through its Better Ifeanyi M. Nsofor, a medi- According to the (10:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the due to the after 16 August in Rakhine Myocarditis is a serious prone to severe illness as a result higher COVID morbidity rates from spreading in the first place. Health Campaign, public service cal doctor and Senior Atlantic water level of Ayeyarwady River at Nyaung Oo has exceeded State have no symptoms and condition with life-threatening of the virus. than low- and middle-income Public-health officials and media announcements encouraging Fellow for Health Equity at by about (1½) feet above its danger level. It may fall below its new nature of no illness. Hence, we must consequences. When the heart Obesity is a major pub- countries. outlets should continue to empha- weight loss, healthier eating, and George Washington Univer- danger level during the next (3) days. follow the COVID-19 proto- is inflamed, its ability to pump lic-health problem globally, and The interplay between the sise the importance of wearing physical activity will be running sity, is CEO of EpiAFRIC and According to the (10:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the the virus, by cols such as wearing face blood is reduced, and it may beat tends to increase the risk for leading NCDs and COVID-19 face masks, washing hands fre- on television, radio, social media, Director of Policy and Advo- water level of Ayeyarwady River at Chauk has exceeded by masks in public and main- irregularly. In either case, the many other NCDs. Based on 2016 constitutes its own health emer- quently with soap and running and other channels. All countries cacy at Nigeria Health Watch. about (2) inches above its danger level. It may fall below its taking more taining social distancing to supply of blood reaching other estimates, in 140 of 192 countries, gency, and requires urgent atten- water, using hand sanitiser in with high rates of obesity should danger level during the next (1) day. avoid a wave of new cases parts of the body is reduced, rais- at least 10 per cent of the popu- tion. First, there needs to be an the absence of clean water, and be considering similar programs. SOURCE: THE ASEAN POST According to the (10:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the aggressive Do everything possible to water level of Ayeyarwady River at Seiktha has exceeded by stop COVID-19. Every indi- about (1½) feet above its danger level. It may continue to rise action to vidual has a role play in the CALLS GROWING TO TIGHTEN SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES from the present water level by about (1) footduring the next collective effort to reduce the (3) days and may remain above its danger level. combat the spread of COVID-19. According to the (10:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the The Ministry of Health S.Korea to tighten social-distancing measures water level of Ayeyarwady River at Hinthada has exceeded by disease. and Sports would enforce about (½) foot above its danger level. It may continue to rise stricter policies, which might from the present water level by about (1) foot during the next be different from previous on COVID-19 resurgence (3) days and may remain above its danger level. ones due to the new nature of the virus, by taking more aggres- OUTH Korea on Friday an- area from Aug. 30 to Sept. 6 while 9 pm to 5 am local time for eight daily life. According to the (10:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, the sive action to combat the disease. Snounced a plan to tighten keeping the Level 2 social-dis- days through Sept. 6. Chung said the Level 2 so- water level of Ayeyarwady River at Zalun has exceeded by Since those who have travelled to Rakhine State are now social-distancing measures, in- tancing guidelines in place. The tighter measures will af- cial-distancing guidelines will be about (½) foot above its danger level. It may continue to rise in other parts of the country, authorities are also obliged to en- cluding the restriction on running Under the tighter scheme, fect around 380,000 restaurants maintained for one more week from the present water level by about (1) foot during the next force the ministry’s stricter policies and follow the ministry’s practices of coffee shops and res- only takeout and delivery will and bakeries in the Seoul met- until Sept. 6 in Seoul and its ad- (3) days and may remain above its danger level. directives to prevent new outbreaks of COVID-19, especially in taurants, in the Seoul metropol- be permitted in franchise coffee ropolitan area, a home to about jacent area, noting that the Level crowded locations, such as IDP camps and factories. itan area amid a growing worry chains, where people will be re- half of the country’s 51 million 3 campaign will remain a choice Advisory Unfortunately, a Stay-At-Home alone order cannot contain here about the COVID-19 resur- quired to wait in line for orders at population. of last resort given its economic It is especially advertised to the people who settle near a pandemic. We must support the government by following gence. an interval of at least one meter, South Korean Prime Minister and social ripple effect. the river banks and low lying areas in Hinthada, Zalun Town- their health protocols to ensure authorities can scale up their South Korean Health Minis- wear masks and report identifi- Chung Sye-kyun told a govern- In the latest tally, the country People have meals with a safe distance at a restaurant in Daegu, South shipsand seiktha to take precaution measure. Korea. PHOTO: NEWSIS/HANDOUT VIA XINHUA surveillance system and medical infrastructure. ter Park Neung-hoo told a press cation. ment meeting to contain the virus reported 371 more cases of the There’s only one reasonable option to pursue: Stay safe and briefing that tighter quarantine Restaurants and bakeries that the strengthened quaran- COVID-19 for the past 24 hours, from the previous day’s six-month sive rally in central Seoul, held on keep others safe. And remember, no one said this pandemic measures would be taken towards will be allowed to do normal busi- tine measures were considered raising the combined number to high of 441, but it kept growing in Aug. 15 by conservative voters, would be easy to defeat. cafes and restaurants in Seoul nesses, but only takeaway and because people most frequently 19,077. triple digits for 15 straight days politicians and church members. and its surrounding metropolitan delivery will be permitted from visit restaurants and cafes during The daily caseload was down due to church services and a mas- SOURCE: Xinhua 29 AUGUST 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.gnlm.com.mm UNICEF delivers medical assistance for www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com CHIEF EDITOR Myanmar’s COVID-19 fight Aungthu Ya [email protected] tance in cooperation with the DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR World Food Programme (WFP). Aye Min Soe [email protected] Additional $224,284 worth of PPEs and related items from SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Thailand via Myawady and from Kyaw Myaing China via Muse will be received soon. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin A shipment of 30,000 COV- ID-19 Specimen carriers and LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS 370 oxygen tanks will arrive in EDITORS Myanmar in early September, Ye Htut Tin [email protected] according to a UNICEF state- Aung Htein ment. Tun Tun Naing Upon the assistance, the [email protected] UNICEF Representative said that despite logistics challeng- SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo es, UNICEF was stepping up its efforts to deliver the essen- TRANSLATORS tial medical supplies that were Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, internationally in high demand Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun to Myanmar on time. REPORTER Officials from the Minsitry of Health and Sports and UNICEF Myanmar pose for a picture at the Yangon We must fight COVID-19 by Nyein Nyein Ei, International Airport on 28 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA joining our hands to protect chil- [email protected] dren and most vulnerable people THE United Nations Children’s try of Health and Sport and cluding personal protective from the disease, she added. PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Fund (UNICEF) donated US$ UNICEF welcomed the medical equipment PPEs, that arrived UNICEF has delivered med- Kyaw Zeya 2.8 million worth medical equip- supplies that were transported in Myanmar in three separate ical equipment including test ment to help Myanmar in its by a special cargo flight at the batches during the week. Medi- kits, lab equipment and medi- COMPUTER TEAM fight against COVID-19 with airport. cal Research Department’s Di- cines as well as has sent medical Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, a handover ceremony at the UNICEF Representative rector-General Professor Dr experts to help Myanmar’s fight Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Yangon International Airport to Myanmar Mrs June Kunugi- Zaw Than Tun accepted them. against COVID-19.—MNA Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu yesterday. handed over the $2.8 million The UNICEF delivered the (Translated by Ei Phyu Officials from the Minis- worth of medical supplies,in- three-batches of medical assis- Phyu Aung) EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Thailand transfers 36 Myanmar citizens from anti- San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 human trafficking camps, juvenile rehabilitation schools

ADVERTISING & MARKETING ( +95) (01) 8604530, THAI authorities transferred a Task Force (Myawady), Labour quarantine at Thabawa Medi- ment under the Ministry of Social Hotline - 09 974424848 total of 36 Myanmar citizens via Department, Immigration De- cation Centre in Thin Gan Nyi Welfare, Relief and Resettlement [email protected] partment, National Registration [email protected] the border friendship bridge (2) Naung Village of Myawady Town- will also provide K200,000 to each in Myawady Township, Kayin and Citizenship Department, In- ship and the returnees will have of them from the national COV- Printed and published at the Global New State, yesterday. formation and Public Relations to undergo swab tests. ID-19 relief fund. Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at The 36 persons included 32 Department, Public Health De- Cash assistance and their Thailand has repatriated a No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan victims of trafficking in person partment and General Hospital wages from Thailand will be giv- total of 188 trafficked victims to Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. and 4 boys who need protection accepted these returnees. en out to them while they are Myanmar this year.—MNA 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. under the provisions of the Con- The authorities have made repatriated to their homes. (Translated by Khine Thaz- [email protected] vention on the Rights of the Child. arrangements for 21 days of The Rehabilitation Depart- in Han) www.gnlm.com.mm The officials of Thailand’s www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm Ministry of Social Development and Human Security led by Tak Province Administrator Mr War- anon Yimmongkong handed over these human trafficking victims and young boys together with Thai government’s cash assis- Write for us tance and their salary 173,183 baht to the officials of Myanmar. We appreciate your feedback and Kayin State Hluttaw MP contributions. If you have any U Thant Zin Aung, Director U comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please Khin Tun of Rehabilitation De- email [email protected] partment under the Ministry of with your name and title. Social Welfare, Relief and Re- Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to settlement, Township Adminis- the Editor” that do not exceed 500 trator U Phyo Zaw Ko Ko, Dep- words. Should you submit a text uty Director for District Social longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. Welfare U Kyaw Naing Thu, offi- Thailand transfers 36 Myanmar citizens from anti-human trafficking camps and juvenile rehabilitation cials of Anti-Human Trafficking schools on 28 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA 29 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Huawei Video Conferencing System Connects Myanmar’s Office of the President and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the 3rd Lancang-Mekong Corporation Leaders’ Meeting

nesses. During the online virtual for an enhanced online meeting other five LMC member states. event, the attendees also dis- experience. Efficient and effec- Myanmar President Office cussed COVID-19 developments tive communications are essen- and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ways to promote post pan- tial for cross-border summits, appreciated the contribution demic socio-economic recovery. with the need for an integrated and awarded Honour Certif- U Win Myint, the President online conferencing solution es- icates to Huawei Myanmar. of Republic of the Union of My- pecially heightened due to the “They are (Huawei video con- anmar, Mr Li Keqiang, Prime current COVID-19 climate. We ferencing system and technol- Minister of the People’s Repub- hope that the system facilitated ogies) very helpful and thank lic of China, Mr Thongloun Sis- a productive meeting environ- you very much for donation,” oulith, Prime Minister of Lao, ment at the landmark virtual said U Tint Swe, Deputy Direc- Mr. Hun Sen, Prime Minister event, as the leaders from My- tor-General of Myanmar Pres- of Cambodia, Mr Prayut Chan- anmar and their internation- ident Office. o-cha, Prime Minister of Thai- al counterparts chart the way In June, Huawei donated land and Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc, forward for this fast-developing their Telemedicine Video Con- Prime Minister of Vietnam at- region, ” said Mr Ding Zhaoyi, ference Solution to Myanmar’s tended the meeting. CEO of Huawei Myanmar. COVID-19 Treatment Centre Huawei contributes $4000 worth three sets of its video conferencing “We are honoured to be sup- Based on HUAWEI RP Se- (Phaunggyi), and University of system and technological services to Myanmar’s President’s Office porting the Lancang-Mekong ries Room Telepresence Sys- Medicine (1) Yangon. The ICT and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for rd3 Lancaung-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting. PHOTO : SUPPLIED 5+1 virtual meeting through the tems, it turns conference rooms provider also contributed the provision of HUAWEI Cloud- into video conferencing facilities HUAWEI CLOUD AI assisted THE world’s leading information China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Link Room video conferencing with up to two HD displays. For diagnosis and treatment system and communications technology Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, system sets. This integrated the version provided to Myan- to the Phaunggyi Medical Cen- (ICT) provider Huawei contrib- participating countries of the multifunctional collaborative mar’s representatives, Huawei tre, which came equipped with uted $4000 worth three sets of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation telepresence system is the incorporated advanced video reliable high speed connection its video conferencing system Mechanism (LMC). ideal platform for collaborative processing and error-correction and very low latency to signifi- and technological services to The leaders who attended discussions, as it comes with technologies for a smooth, life- cantly improve the country’s ef- Myanmar’s President’s Office the 3rd LMC meeting, friendly features such as dual-screen like experience. These features ficiency in fighting the pandemic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussed about the corporation functionality, high quality audio ensured a smooth and seamless and assist medical experts by for the Lancang-Mekong 5+1 projects, analyzed the develop- and ultra HD video camera ca- experience for the country’s del- reducing diagnosis times for virtual meeting on 24th August, ment of the process, and drew pabilities, all accessible through egates while they convened on- patient Computed Tomography 2020, attended by leaders from the roadmap for the future busi- an intuitive touch panel control, line with participants from the (CT) scan results.—GNLM

Myanmar brings 139 nationals back home by relief flight

A relief flight of Myanmar Na- government helped for their 21- virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), tional Airlines (MNA) bringing day quarantine period in line the Ministry of Foreign Affairs back 139 Myanmar nationals with the regulations of immigra- cooperated with the relevant stranded in the Philippines land- tion and medical checks. ministries and Myanmar em- ed at Yangon International Air- For the repatriation of bassies from respective coun- port yesterday evening. Myanmar citizens who were tries, and has organized 8 relief As they arrived in Yangon, stranded in foreign countries flights to pick up Myanmar na- officials from the Ministry of La- by relief flights and chartered tionals stuck in the Philippines bour, Immigration and Popula- flights in accordance with the in- to date.—MNA tion, the Ministry of Health and structions from National-Level (Translated by Khine Myanmar citizens returned from the Phillipines line up for immigration Sports, and the Yangon Region Central Committee for Corona- Thazin Han) service at the Yangon International Airport on 28 August. PHOTO: MNA

41 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 28 August, total figure reaches 643

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases reach 643 after 41 new cases were reported on 28 August according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Case-629 and case-630 returned from UAE. Case-631returned from Korea, case-632 from Singapore and case-641 from China. 17 cases had no contact with positive cases and no overseas travel history. 19 had contact with positive cases. Out of the 41 cases, 35 are from Rakhine State, 5 from Yangon Region and Case-606 from Bago Region. Among these 643 confirmed cases, six died, 349 have recovered, 339 have been discharged from hospitals and 61 were held under investigation.—MNA

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Total Cases Total Death 643 New Cases 41 Tally 6 New Cases in State/Region 28 August 2020 Recovery Update on 28 August 2020 after two consecutive tests Rakhine 35 Yangon 5 Total New Discharged Bago 1 Recovery 349 Recovery 0 from Hospital 339 Ministry of Health and Sports 29 AUGUST 2020 12 ASIA THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Leaders, gov’ts around world express concern about Abe’s health

TOKYO — Leaders and govern- from its original framework in ments in the Asia-Pacific region 2017 under President Donald expressed concern over Japa- Trump. nese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Thai Foreign Minister Don health on Friday after the 65-year- Pramudwinai told reporters that old offered to resign for health Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o- reasons. Some also praised his cha expressed concern about the leadership during nearly eight Japanese prime minister’s health years in office. and wished his quick recovery. After news reports that Abe The foreign minister said a expressed his intention to re- coming leadership change in Ja- sign, Chinese Foreign Ministry pan would not shake Bangkok’s spokesman Zhao Lijian declined confidence in Tokyo as the latter to comment, citing Japan’s inter- has a stable political system. nal affairs. But he told reporters Philippine Foreign Secretary that China, along with Japan, Teddy Locsin said on Twitter that “wants to continue to promote Abe is a “very good friend of the improvement and development of Philippines” and a “close person- ties” between the two countries. al friend” of President Rodrigo South Korean President Duterte. Moon Jae In’s office said Abe’s He called him “an imposing offer to resign was “regrettable” political presence in person.” as the prime minister “played Perhaps one of the most per- multiple roles in improving rela- sonal and sympathetic reactions tions between South Korea and A large screen in Osaka’s Dotonbori commercial district shows the news on Aug. 28, 2020 that Japanese Prime came from Australia. Japan.” Minister Shinzo Abe announced his intention to resign, citing a health problem. PHOTO: KYODO “On behalf of the people of “Our government will con- Australia, I would like to thank” tinue to work together with a new There was no immediate ment on Facebook saying he is eral relations have deepened.” Abe “for his enduring commit- prime minister and Cabinet to im- reaction from the North Korean “sorry” to learn Abe is resigning Lee also credited Abe with ment to Australia-Japan rela- prove South Korea-Japan ties,” government via the country’s for health reasons. Saying he had playing a “critical role” in con- tions over his long and success- presidential spokesman Kang state media. worked well with the Japanese cluding an 11-member Trans-Pa- ful career,” Prime Minister Scott Min Seok said. “We hope he gets In Singapore, Prime Minister leader over the years, Lee said, cific Partnership free trade pact, Morrison said in a statement. well as soon as possible.” Lee Hsien Loong issued a state- “Under his leadership, our bilat- after the United States withdrew —Kyodo

Philippines to join China int’l services trade fair online next month Chinese online teaching platforms MANILA — The Philippine’ De- Center in Beijing, will showcase the different industries such ment agencies from the follow- provide over 500 partment of Trade and Industry Philippine service exporters in as the information technology ing sectors: construction and (DTI) said on Friday that the the first and the largest compre- (IT)-business process manage- engineering outsourcing; IT-en- courses to global Philippines will participate on- hensive exhibition in the service ment, software development, abled services such as software students: ministry line in the China International trade field both in China and animation, game development, development, digital marketing, Fair for Trade in Services (CIFT- globally. film, digital creative original in- Business Process Outsourcing BEIJING — The international IS) to be held in early September The DTI said the online tellectual property, construction, (BPO); Customer Relationship versions of two Chinese online in Beijing. Philippine pavilion will feature and engineering. Management; animation, and teaching platforms have provid- In a statement, the DTI said the country’s competitive ad- The DTI added that Phil- game development; e-learning ed 505 free courses in English to its Export Marketing Bureau vantages and offerings in the ippine exhibitors include 18 and training; film production students in more than 100 coun- (EMB), in partnership with the services industry through ex- companies, five private sector and visual effects; and higher tries, the Ministry of Education Philippine Trade and Investment hibiting photos and videos from associations, and three govern- education services.—Xinhua (MOE) said Thursday. The international versions of xuetangX and iCourse, Singapore sets higher pay to tighten entry of foreign workers launched by the MOE in the first half of this year, have also SINGAPORE — Singapore said applicants -- for example, those provided educational solutions Thursday it will increase the in their 40s -- might be required to international university stu- minimum salary requirement to have a higher salary to apply dents facing the suspension of for foreigners applying to work for an employment pass, which classes during the COVID-19 in professional and other high- could even be double of the min- pandemic, said Wu Yan, an of- er-paying jobs, in a move aimed imum requirement of S$4,500, ficial with the ministry. at encouraging companies to the ministry said. Wu added that over 1 mil- employ more Singaporeans for The new requirement, lion Chinese teachers have such jobs. which will come into effect from provided about 1.1 million on- The Manpower Ministry Sept. 1 for new applicants and line courses, attracting nearly said it will raise the minimum May 1 next year for those renew- 22.6 million university students salary required for those ap- ing their passes, comes amid during the spring semester this plying for an “employment rising unemployment due to the year. pass” -- the highest category economic impact of COVID-19, He also noted that China of pass in terms of salary that with the unemployment rate will hold the first global confer- is issued to those applying for among Singaporeans creeping ence on massive open online professional jobs in the wealthy up from 3.5 per cent to 4 per courses in November this year, More experienced foreign applicants -- for example, those in their 40s -- might be required to have a higher salary to apply for an employment city-state -- by S$600 (US$446) to cent and nearly 80,000 Singapo- contributing its online teaching pass, which could even be double of the minimum requirement of S$4,500. reans unemployed as of June. experience on a larger scale and S$4,500, the ministry said. PHOTO: AFP/FILE More experienced foreign —Kyodo at a higher level.—Xinhua 29 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ / AD 13 Tokyo stocks drop sharply on news PM Abe will resign

TOKYO — Tokyo stocks by information and com- at $1.1891-1892 and 126.12- fell and the yen strength- munication, electric ap- 16 yen against $1.1817- ened Friday after media pliance and retail issues. 1827 and 125.95-126.05 yen reports on Prime Minister The yen drew buying in New York, and $1.1834- Shinzo Abe’s resignation after the reports rattled 1836 and 125.44-48 yen in shocked markets, with the Japan’s financial mar- Tokyo late Thursday af- Nikkei briefly diving more kets, with the US dollar ternoon. than 2 percent. falling to the 106 yen line The yield on the The 225-issue Nik- after rising to 106.94 at benchmark 10-year Jap- kei Stock Average ended one point early in the af- anese government bond down 326.21 points, or 1.41 ternoon. rose 0.015 percentage per cent, from Thursday At 5 pm, the dollar point from Thursday’s at 22,882.65. The broader fetched 106.06-08 yen with close to 0.055 per cent Topix index of all First the dollar briefly traded at as investors sold the Section issues on the To- 106.00 yen, compared with debt amid concern that kyo Stock Exchange fin- 106.52-62 yen in New York Abe’s resignation would ished 11.02 points, or 0.68 and 106.00-02 yen in Tokyo affect the Bank of Japan’s per cent, lower at 1,604.87. at 5 pm Thursday. Tokyo stocks fell and the yen strengthened Friday after media reports on Prime Minister monetary easing policy. Decliners were led The euro was quoted Shinzo Abe’s resignation shocked markets. PHOTO: KYODO —Kyodo SoftBank to sell $12.5 bln shares Chinese consumers could boycott Apple of its Japan telecoms unit if US bans WeChat: ministry warns BEIJING — Chinese TOKYO — SoftBank to take place in late Sep- SoftBank Group that was consumers could boycott Group said Friday it will tember and involves more initially expected to raise Apple if the United States sell shares of its Japan than 927 million shares in 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion). bans WeChat, China’s for- telecoms unit SoftBank the Japanese telecoms In a statement, Soft- eign ministry spokesman Group Corp worth approx- unit. Bank Group cited “the warned Friday, as the clock imately $12.5 billion as it SoftBank Group Corp ongoing uncertainty in ticks down on a US order pursues a push to increase ended Friday’s session at the market environment to block the popular social cash reserves. 1,431.5 yen. due to concerns about a app. The sale, which was The stock sale comes potential second or even US President Don- announced after Friday’s as part of a massive fund- third wave of COVID-19.” ald Trump this month trading close, is expected raising programme by In light of those fears announced a ban from A consumer shows a WeChat Pay receipt on her it said it was “necessary mid-September on We- smartphone after purchasing at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Canada, May 11, 2017. Tourism Toronto to expand cash reserves Chat and another Chi- and OTT Financial Group have introduced the Chinese beyond the JPY 4.5 Tril- nese-owned app, TikTok, mobile payment service, WeChat Pay, into local tourism lion Programme to ensure accusing them of threat- to boost travel and shopping consumption by Chinese flexible options to respond ening national security, travellers. PHOTO: XINHUA/ZOU ZHENG/FILE to changes in the market further stoking tensions environment.” between Beijing and Thursday said “many Chi- a rare direct reference by It said the offering Washington. But foreign nese people are saying they Beijing to boycotting an replaced no change in ministry spokesman Zhao may stop using iPhones if American product and its relationship with Soft- Lijian tweeted Friday that WeChat is banned in the come as the superpowers Bank Group Corp and “If WeChat is banned, then US”, and accused the US of spar on multiple fronts in- that the firm’s “strategic there will be no reason why “systematic economic bul- cluding military activity in SoftBank Group is selling shares of its Japan telecoms unit importance to the entire Chinese shall keep iPhone lying of non-US companies” the South China Sea, Hong SoftBank Group Corp worth about $12.5 billion as part of a SoftBank Group remains and apple products”. by targeting the Chinese Kong and blame for the massive fundraising programme. PHOTO: AFP/FILE unchanged.”—AFP Zhao had already on app. The comments mark coronavirus.—AFP

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By Maung Tha (Archaeology)

HE statistics collected under banyan tree with thick found by Sir Saint Andrew John- by the Ministry of Home foliage. The book with the title son, the assistant commissioner TAffairs in 2017 showed 442 of Yamanya, the residences of of Thaton District, in 1865. He stupas and temples in Thaton Mon ethnics, mentioned a spirit wrote a report on finding of the Township of Mon State com- chamber was built under a large ancient city in volume II of Brit- prised the most eminent Shwe- banyan tree by villagers in the ish Burma Gazette. According to sayan Pagoda, Myathabeik Pa- place of current Thaton. It was the findings of Sir Saint Andrew goda, Bronze Buddha image, named Gohzwegaton. In the long Johnson, the ancient city was on Nemindara Pagoda, lacquer- time, it was renamed Gaton, and 700 acres of land, and its stakes ware Buddha image and Shwe- then, changed to Thaton. of the walls were in square shape Relief at Thagyar Pagoda. PHOTO: MAUNG THA hsandaw Pagoda in Pawdaw- According to the data re- to rectangular shape but it was mu Village. Likewise, Kalyani leased in October 2017, Thaton not accurate corner of rectangu- ordination and Pitakat treatise Township was home to 233,867 lar. Moreover, the second wall, side. But, the satellite photos chamber are historic buildings. people, 74,296 people of whom 150 feet from the first wall, was showed the city was rounded The stone inscription chamber resided in eight wards. Thaton 7,700 feet long from the east to by five walls only, mentioned in the precinct of Shwesayan Township, the residences of the west and 4,000 feet wide from in the book on Suvannabhumi Pagoda is being maintained by Bamar, Kayin, Mon and Shan the north to the south rounded research. The satellite photos the Department of Archaeology ethnics, is on seven square miles by a moat. One each of gate was clearly depicted the eastern and and National Museum. of area. 93.56 per cent of town- built at the southern and north- northern walls of the city but Ancient Thaton City ship’s total population believe ern walls. But, anyone could not unclearly showed the western Thaton, 42.6 kilometres in Buddhism. guess the eastern and western and southern walls included in south of Bilin on Yangon-Maw- Development of Thaton was walls might be built with gates. the public residences. lamyine motor road, is an an- undertaken by Thaton town mu- All the walls were of earthen Sir Saint Andrew Johnson cient city. nicipal committee formed in 1887 works. wrote that a mound of royal pal- Thaton, the name derived and its district administrative According to the Thaton his- ace with 1,150 feet in length from from Gohzwegaton in Mon lan- council constituted in 1923. tory, the ancient city was built the east to the west and 1,000 feet guage, which means the cave Ancient Thaton city was with six walls in the northern in width from the south to the

north was located in the centre of the city and that there was no building on the venue. Myanmar encyclopaedia mentioned the mound of royal palace was located in the centre of the city with 1,122 feet by 1,122 feet. At present, the Department of Agriculture, Sasana Yeiktha and Nandawya Monastery take positions on the mound. It was also mentioned that Thaton was an infamous fishery village in the past resided by Wa ethnics and then Mon and Pa-O ethnics. Kalyani Ordination Hall. PHOTO: MAUNG THA Shwesayan Pagoda The findings proved stu- 29 AUGUST 2020 29 AUGUST 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15

flanked by 37 encircled Cetis. outside the town. With regard to Objects of Buddhism were found Mahosadha Jataka, the plot bore in Thaton Township. Mahosadha who brought his wife The walls of the pagoda to be Amara Devi by palanquin were built of laterite. The pago- after taking gifts. Moreover, oth- da takes a position in Theingon er moves of plots illustrated Ma- Ward, southern part of Thaton. hosadha at the pottery industry. Thagyar Pagoda Another one portrayed Amara Located in southeast of Devi and a minister in form of Shwesayan Pagoda, Thagyar white monkey in the presence of Pagoda was built of laterite with King Bramadatta and his queen. 104 square feet of circumference The plot of Bhuridatta Ja- based on three terraces. taka carried discussions among Circumference of the pa- King Dragon, hunter and son goda to the first terrace was 18 of Bhuridatta after Bhuridatta feet high, from the first terrace brought hunter and his son to to the second 34 feet high and the country of dragons. from the second to the third 46 Two plots of Vidhura Jata- feet high, totalling 85 feet. Each ka mentioned the ogre meeting ladder was built at west, south with female celestial being in the and north sides of the pagoda. jungle and the play of Punnaka The first terrace was 104 square ogre and the king. The plot of feet wide, the second 70 square Vessantara Jataka portrayed feet and the third 48 square feet. people throwing gravels at the More than 60 baked earth- Ponnas who took white elephant en reliefs were installed on the from King Vessantara. two square feet arches on the A relief kept in the stone first terrace. A total of 13 plots of plaque chamber from Thagyar PHOTO: MAUNG THA Jataka mentioned on the reliefs Pagoda was carved to create a plot of Nemiya Jataka. Sir Saint Andrew Johnson ner on the first terrace of Thag- Hinduism might contemporarily defined the backgrounds of re- yar Pagoda. Some assumed such flourish in Thaton area. liefs from Thagyar Pagoda by ob- statue might be Shiva statue. The education department serving glaze terracotta plaques However, stone inscription of the Indian government re- from Shwezigon, Ananda, Minga- officer U Mya made a field trip leased the list of ancient build- la and Phatleik edifices in Bagan. to Thaton. He did not support ings in Thaton District in Febru- But, stone inscription officer Mr assumption of above-mentioned ary 1919, comprising Shwesayan, Taw Sein Kho assumed these concept and submitted a report Zingyaik, Kawgungu, Zwekabin reliefs were not related to Bud- that reliefs from Thagyar Pagoda and Kyaikhtiyoe pagodas as well dhism but Ramayana Jataka were excerptions from Buddhol- as Thagyar Pagoda. Currently, plots from Hinduism. ogy. reliefs from Thagyar Pagoda Other reliefs Some experts assumed the were painted with lime, so their Other reliefs bore a statue in styles of reliefs mentioned the original colours could not be royal regalia of the king holding plots of Buddhism but some seen. a fork in addition to plots of 10 scholars, the statues related to Historic Kalyani ordination major Jataka. Such kind of object Hinduism. As such, a conclusion hall was located outside the took a position at southwest cor- came out that Buddhism and southern wall of Shwesayan Pagoda. Border posts of the ordination hall were made of shale stone. These posts bore the plots of Jataka from the Nipata of the Lord Buddha. The reliefs from Thagyar Pagoda can be compared with that of the border posts of ordination hall. Paintings, sculptural statues, glaze terracotta plaques and votive tablets depicting plots of PHOTO: MAUNG THA Buddhology can be seen at vari- ous areas of the country. Among pas and temples in ancient cannot be clearly depicted. them, reliefs from Thagyar Pago- Thaton city were built between Reliefs at Thagyar Pagoda da in Thaton are cultural herit- Nandawya mound and southern The plots bore 10 major Ja- ages of Buddhism, so it needs to wall. There were three pagodas taka on lives of the Gotama Bud- properly preserve them. based on square shape foun- dha on relief plaques from the dations were located near the first terrace at Thagyar Pagoda, (Translated by Than Tun Aung) most eminent Shwesayan Pago- mentioned by Sir Saint Andrew da. These pagodas were Pitakat Johnson. Meanings of Jataka References: Pagoda, Thagyar Pagoda in the plots from Temiya, Mahosadha, Myanmar Encyclopaedia southeast and Shwechaykhan Bhuridatta, Vidhura and Ves- Volume XII Pagoda. santara could be exposed but Suvannabhimu Research (U Currently, Shwesayan Pa- broken relief plaques could not San Win) goda was renovated in present be defined. Yamana, the residences era. In its history, the pagoda was The plot of Temiya Jata- of Mon ethnics (Mamaka, Re- 240 feet high and from the foot to ka depicted carrying of Prince PHOTO: MAUNG THA searcher) the diamond orb 360 feet high, Temiya by pony cart to kill him ******* 29 AUGUST 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR U Min Tun Lin appointed as YUFC new head coach

YANGON United appointed new experiences in Myanmar football “I’m overwhelmed to be a head coach U Min Tun Lin in a world and currently acting as a head coach of Yangon United. place of former head coach U head coach and giving training It was an amazing offer for me. Tin Maung Tun on 27 August, to the team’s players starting on I’ll try my best with the team to according to the team statement. 28 August, said the source with receive all the challenges that are The contract with the new the Yangon United. waiting for,” said U Min Tun Lin. head coach will go on until end U Min Tun Lin also served as Yangon United terminated of the 2021 MNL season, said the Zwekapin United head coach in the contract with former head official statement. 2018, and he did a brilliant job as coach U Tin Maung Tun on 27 U Min Tun Lin, formerly he could raise Zwekapin United August, and consequently, he was served as an assistant coach to the third place of the Myanmar assigned at Yangon United Foot- for Myanmar National Football National League standing within ball Academy for youth football Yangon United new head coach U Min Tun Lin showing tactics to his Team, and he has got tremendous a year. development.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) team in yesterday’s training session. PHOTO: YUFC Manchester United’s Paul Pogba Henderson expects tests positive for COVID-19 Liverpool to make statement against Arsenal first time in over two years after he refused to go on the standby LONDON—Jordan Hender- season. list for the 2018 World Cup. son has urged Liverpool to Liverpool have been “He’s found a very good level show their hunger to retain getting back to business at again. We can’t go back, I’m not the Premier League title a training camp in Austria someone who likes to take radical when they face Arsenal in and England midfielder Hen- decisions. He remained selecta- the Community Shield on derson is pleased with the ble,” explained Deschamps. Saturday. attitude he has seen from his Blaise Matuidi, 33, was Just five weeks after Liv- team-mates so far. overlooked following his recent erpool captain Henderson “We’ve been cracking move to David Beckham’s Inter lifted the Premier League on, really working hard. New Miami in Major League Soccer trophy, Jurgen Klopp’s side season, new start and a lot as Deschamps decided to give a kick off the new season in the more things we want to go chance to some younger players glamour friendly at Wembley. on and achieve,” Henderson Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba vies for the ball against in midfield. While their Premier told Liverpool’s website. Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier. PHOTO: AFP/FILE Kylian Mbappe was one of League title defence doesn’t “I’m really excited to see two Paris Saint-Germain play- get underway until Septem- what we can do this season, PARIS—Manchester Unit- up for the first time alongside ers included alongside defender ber 12, the Reds are keen to another big season for us. ed midfielder Paul Pogba was Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar Presnel Kimpembe, both start- lay down an early marker to Hopefully we can take con- omitted from the France squad and RB Leipzig defender Dayot ers in last weekend’s Champions their title rivals. fidence from the last year announced Thursday (Aug 27) Upamecano. League final defeat by Bayern Henderson knows or two but we need to stay for next month’s Nations League “Unfortunately he under- Munich in Lisbon. FA Cup winners Arse- hungry and need to keep the matches against Sweden and went a test yesterday (Wednes- France will travel to Sweden nal will pose a good test desire to go and want more. Croatia after testing positive for day) which was revealed to be for their opening Nations League of Liverpool’s desire for “I can certainly see that COVID-19, coach Didier Des- positive this morning,” Des- game on Sep 5 before returning more silverware after beat- from the first days that I’ve champs said. champs said of Pogba’s absence home to play Croatia three days ing the champions 2-1 at the watched training in pre-sea- World Cup winner Pogba has from the group. later. Their last international was Emirates Stadium late last son.”—AFP been replaced by teenager Edu- Juventus midfielder Adrien the 2-0 victory over Albania on ardo Camavinga, who was called Rabiot was also recalled for the Nov 17.—AFP

Eze does it as Palace boss Hodgson signs forward

LONDON—Eberechi Eze be- Eze, who scored 20 goals in 112 Palace succeeded at the came Roy Hodgson’s most appearances for QPR and has third time of asking after having expensive signing in his time been capped at Under-20 and bids of £8 million and £12 million as Crystal Palace manager on Under-21 level by England, said rejected. “Eberechi is a player Friday, joining for a reported Palace offered the chance for whose development we have £20 million ($26.5 million) from him to develop as a player. he followed closely,” said Palace second-tier Queens Park Rang- “As a football club, I feel like chairman Steve Parish. ers. there are great players here “We are delighted he has Hodgson saw off rivals and it’s a brilliant opportuni- chosen to sign for us over the West Bromwich Albion and ty for me to come and be with other clubs that were interested West Ham to secure the signa- these players, to link up with and we feel that this is the right ture of the 22-year-old forward, them and to really push on,” he club for him to continue his de- Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson wants his team to lay down a who penned a five year contract. said in a club statement. velopment.” —AFP marker against Arsenal. PHOTO: AFP/PAUL CHILDS