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Vol. VII, No. 142, 3rd Waning of Wagaung 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 5 September 2020 State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds videoconference with ASEAN Ambassadors in commemoration of ASEAN Day and exchanges information in response to COVID-19 pandemic

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds meeting online with ASEAN Ambassadors in commemoration of the 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of ASEAN Day on 4 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA

N commemoration of In her welcome remarks, COVID-19, the State Counsellor the 53rd Anniversary of the State Counsellor said that al- stated that while undertaking re- the Founding of ASEAN, though the COVID-19 pandemic She acknowledged the important role al-time responses and updating IState Counsellor and Un- has prevented us from holding the ASEAN Missions in respective the public on the situation in a ion Minister for Foreign Affairs usual ASEAN Day celebration, ASEAN Member States in raising ASEAN timely manner, the Government Daw Aung San Suu Kyi held a the virtual Meeting of today has has put in place stricter ‘stay-at- videoconference with the ASE- enabled us to maintain ASEAN’s awareness and fostering a sense of home measures’ in five town- AN Ambassadors to Myanmar tradition of solidarity and togeth- belonging among the peoples of ASEAN. ships in Rakhine State and seven yesterday at 10 am from the Min- erness on annual ASEAN Day. townships in Yangon Region. She istry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi She acknowledged the impor- She also appreciated the ASEAN Missions added that restrictions on the en- Taw and exchanged views on na- tant role the ASEAN Missions in Yangon for their effective cooperation try of international travellers to tional efforts of ASEAN Member in respective ASEAN Member in arranging relief flights the country and temporary visa States and shared information, States in raising ASEAN aware- restrictions have been extend- experiences and best practices ness and fostering a sense of for Myanmar citizens. ed until the end of September. in response to the COVID-19 belonging among the peoples She stated that adhering to the pandemic. The Ambassadors of ASEAN. She also appreciated amidst the challenges posed by ic Cooperation and Supply Chain principle of “leaving no one be- from Viet Nam, Cambodia, In- the ASEAN Missions in Yangon COVID-19. In the collective re- Connectivity in Response to the hind”, the Government has come donesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the for their effective cooperation in sponses to the global pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic”. up with a Plan of Action which Philippines, Singapore, Thailand arranging relief flights for Myan- she stressed the need to work to- In sharing the measures focuses on vulnerable groups, and Charge d’ Affaires a.i. of Bru- mar citizens. She commended wards a speedy implementation taken by the Government of including IDPs and people with nei Darussalam participated in the exemplary leadership role of of the “Hanoi Plan of Action on Myanmar in the prevention, disabilities. the videoconference. Viet Nam as the ASEAN Chair Strengthening ASEAN Econom- containment and treatment of SEE PAGE-2

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS Government of Myanmar Union Minister Dr Pe National Advisory Myanmar-Korea marks important milestone Myint inspects MRTV, Committee holds technology exchange toward unbundled New printing factory in Nay meeting on rights, online B2B meeting Urban Development Area Pyi Taw opportunities for women 2/2020 to be held in of Yangon City PAGE-4 PAGE-5 migrant workers PAGE-6 September PAGE-11 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Who is eligible to vote? Who is ineligible to vote?

n irrespective of sex or religion n a member of a religious order n those who are 18 years of age on the date of the election n person serving a prison sentence n citizens, associate citizens, and those who have permis- n person adjudged to be of unsound mind as provided for in sion to become naturalized citizens, who do not contra- the relevant law vene the provisions of the Hluttaw Election Law n person who has not yet been discharged as an insolvent n a person whose name has been included in the voting list n person prohibited by the Election Law 64 of the respective constituency n foreigner or person who has assumed foreign citizenship

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds videoconference ...

FROM PAGE-1 dially discussed and exchanged especially essential products in- information, experiences and She stated that adhering to the cluding food, medicine and ur- Then, the ASEAN Ambas- best practices in response to the gent medical supplies during the sadors exchanged views on the COVID-19 pandemic. During the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the difficult time. She appreciated COVID-19 situation in their re- discussions, the State Counsellor Government has come up with a Plan the efforts taken by each ASE- spective countries and efforts highlighted the importance of AN Member State in addressing taken by their Governments in strict adherence to the rules and of Action which focuses on vulnerable the COVID-19 and encouraged addressing the unprecedented regulations by each and every- groups, including IDPs and people with to continue working together to challenges posed by COVID-19. one to overcome the challenges. disabilities. make sure that post-COVID-19 Then, the State Counsellor and She also underscored the need to period is better than pre-COV- the ASEAN Ambassadors cor- ensure the smooth flow of trade ID-19 one.—MNA MoPFI hands over 4 ambulances to MoHS

THE Ministry of Planning, Fi- were installed with 12 medical nance and Industry (MoPFI) equipment. handed over four ambulances Depending on order letters, to the Ministry of Health and the ministry will manufacture Sports (MoHS) in Nay Pyi Taw the ambulances of basic type yesterday. and advance type. A ceremony to hand over If the Ministry of Health and the ambulances was held at the Sports additionally purchases Ministry of Health and Sports medical supplies with CERP and attended by Union Minis- fund, the ministry is prepared ter for Planning, Finance and for fulfilling the required medi- Industry U Soe Win, Union cal supplies. Minister for Investment and The ministry will distribute Foreign Economic Relations U the medical supplies in accord- Thaung Tun and Union Minister ance with international stand- for Health and Sports Dr Myint ard GMP guidelines. Htwe. Union Minister U Thaung Speaking at the event, Un- Tun said COVID-19 Economic ion Minister for Planning, Fi- Relief Plan-CERP was adopt- nance and Industry U Soe Win ed on 27 April 2020. Relevant said the ministry has sold a total state/region governments are of 12 ambulances to the Public carrying out the CERP tasks Health Department of the Min- with seven goals. istry of Health and Sports in Under CERP, a total of US$ Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry hands over four ambulances to Ministry of Health and Sports on 4 2019-2020FY. 1.2 billion and Japanese Yen 30 September. PHOTO: MNA The four ambulances were billion loans were obtained, and handed over in first batch yes- the assistance of US$84.53 mil- Ministry of Planning, Finance ID-19. bulances to Deputy Minister of terday, and remaining eight ve- lion, €6.2 million, K10 million and Industry for manufacturing The ministry is also produc- Health and Sports Dr Mya Lay hicles will also be handed over and Japanese Yen 2billion were the vehicles and the Ministry of ing paramedics who can well Sein. in this month. received, he added. Investment and Foreign Eco- operate the medical equipment The Union Ministers and Inside the vehicles were Union Minster Dr Myint nomic Relations for internation- on the ambulances, he added. officials then inspected the am- installed with Italian Brand Htwe said that the four ambu- al assistance. Deputy Minister for Plan- bulances. — MNA Spancer medical equipment and lances would be used in COV- The assistance of the min- ning, Finance and Industry Dr Turkey Brand Trimming Part. ID-19 control processes. istries is very beneficial for the Min Ye Paing Hein handed over (Translated by Kyaw Zin The standard type ambulances He expressed thanks to the public in battling against COV- the documents for the four am- Tun) 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 VP U Henry Van Thio inspects development projects in southern Chin State; meets town elders in Kanpetlet, Mindat

ICE President U Henry Van a land retaining wall at the place VThio made an inspection where the landslide occurred. tour to southern Chin State on The school is conducting the 3 September. following courses: construction The Vice President and course, electronics course, auto- party arrived in southern Chin mobile course, electrical course State on 3 September afternoon. and research methods, as well as They inspected the construction short-term courses for computer, project for extending the patient motorcycles and home electrical ward at the No.2 public hospital wiring. in Kanpetlet. During the meeting with He also met with the local Mindat town elders, the Vice people at the meeting hall of the President talked about regional township General Administra- development, upgrade of college, tion Department office. cultivation of elephant foot yam During the meeting, the Vice tuber, coffee and avocado, export President explained the purpose markets, mithun (Cattle of Moun- of his visit was to witness at first tain) breeding, upgrade of road hand the implementation sta- infrastructure and the 620-MW tus of regional development pro- hydropower project. grammes during the term of the He also reminded adher- present government, to continue ence to the prevention guidelines implementation and to listen to of Ministry of Health and Sports the requirements of the local Vice President U Henry Van Thio speaks during the meeting with town elders in Mindat, Chin from COVID-19 and cooperation people with respect to regional State on 3 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA of people in this measure, voting development. in multiparty democracy elec- He remarked that the de- now 75 per cent complete and U Tin Myint, state government crop in contract farming system. tions on 8 November this year velopment of a good transport project of Leimyo hydropower minister U Shwe Htee Yo, Di- In response to the discus- and cooperation of people and network is the most crucial for plant for Chin State. rector-General U Aung Myint Oo sions, the Vice President advised government in development pro- least-developed Chin state, and The Vice President also pro- and Deputy Director-General U the farmers to promote the cul- grammes. that he made this visit to see the vided suggestions for commer- Kyaw Soe replied to the discus- tivation of this crop and produc- Local people then requested worst conditions for transporta- cial plantation and production of sions. tion of its value-added products for local requirements such as tion during the rainy season. elephant foot yam tuber, coffee The Vice President then pre- which could increase income up construction town hall, house- He said the government was and avocado, finding ways to get sented cash awards to the volun- to three times. hold water supplies, office for the working for multi-sectoral devel- loans for the local businesses teers who took part in COVID-19 The factory uses modern Road Transport Administration opment in Chin State, and that in agriculture and SMEs, and measures in Kanpetlet, and Dep- technology to dry the natural el- Department, the appointment it would be possible to see the also spoke of the need of local uty Minister U Tin Myint provid- ephant foot yam tuber by hot air of dentist, the school for nursing progress made when compared people to cooperate with the ed cash assistance to the staff circulation and can produce 300 and midwives, the appointment to the previous period. government in development members of the township GAD tonnes of dried products which of school teachers, school build- Development projects would programmes. (General Affairs Department). will be sold to foreign countries. ings and establishment of town- include upgrading Mindat college Local people in Kanpetlet The Vice President and par- On arrival at the Govern- ship-level government offices. into university level, upgrade of Township requested for con- ty then proceeded to the factory ment Technical High School in Union Minister Dr Myo Kanpetlet-Sami-Paletwa road struction of a mini airfield near that produces dried elephant Mindat, Principal U Aung Htike Thein Gyi, Deputy Minister U into Myanmar-India trade route, Kanlaung village, new GAD of- foot yam tuber, where Secretary presented a briefing about the Tin Myint, state government development of road network in fice, town hall and converting of the Myanmar Fruit, Flower school. ministers U Soe Htet, U Shwe the state, constructions of Sur- the Kyindwe-Laungshe motor and Vegetable Producers and The Vice President gave Htee Yo and Director-General bung airport in the northern part road into a tar road. Exporters Association U Kyaw instructions on the upgrade of Dr Soe Oo gave replies to the of the state and Lailenpi airport Chin State Chief Minister U Thu reported on the joint-venture the school road for all seasons, discussions in the southern part which was Salai Lian Luai, Deputy Minister production of this tropical tuber construction of a dormitory and Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi presented cash awards to the volunteers who took part in COVID-19 measures in Kanpet- let, and Deputy Minister Maj-Gen Soe Tint Naing provided cash assistance to the staff members of Mindat Township GAD. The meeting came to a close after concluding remarks by Vice President U Henry Van Thio He was accompanied by Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Deputy Ministers U Tin Myint and Major-Gen Soe Tint Naing, Permanent Secretary U Ye Naing, the directors-general and officials during the meetings with local people in Kanpetlet and Mindat townships. —MNA

(Translated by Aung Khin) Vice President U Henry Van Thio and party inspect elephant foot yam drying factory in Mindat Town, Chin State on 3 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key”

Union Minister U Min Thu meets Republic of the Union of Tatkon election sub-commission Myanmar Office of the President Order 24/2020 1st Waning of Wagaung 1382 3rd September 2020 Termination of duties of Kayah State Chief Minister In accordance with the provisions stated in the arti- cle 263 (e) sub-section (2) of the Constitution of the Re- public of the Union of Myanmar and the section 80 of Union Government and the article 55 of Region or State Government Law, Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho, has been terminated from his office.

Sd/ Win Myint Union Minister U Min Thu discusses adminstrative procedures for successful holding of 2020 Gnereral President Election on 4 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA Republic of the Union of Myanmar UNION Minister for the Office al Election and to strictly adher- August in which 2,939 people add- of the Union Government U Min ing to the COVID-19 instructions. ed their names with Form 3, 1,325 Thu held a meeting with chair- The meeting was attend- rejected with Form 4 and 1,313 person and members of Takton ed by Township Administrator submitted data-correction with election sub-commission at the U Zaw Min, Township election Form 4 (c). Government Administration sub-commission chairperson U There are 55 wards and vil- Correction Office in Tatkon, Nay Pyi Taw Soe Tint Thein, head of the town- lage-tracts in the township with yesterday. ship election sub-commission of- over 170,000 eligible voters. The Please read "Kayah" instead of “Chin” in Order 24/2020 of During the meeting, the Un- fice Daw Mya Thanda Htay, and township designated a total of the Office of the President titled “Termination of duties of Kayah ion Minister said the sub-commis- Head of Township Immigration 135 polling stations for coming State Chief Minister” on page-4 of the 4 September Issue of the sion to work together on ensuring and Population Office U Tun Tun election.—Tin Soe Lwin (Tatkon Global New Light of Myanmar. voting rights of eligible voters and Min. Tatkon Township announced Township IPRD) The GNLM apologizes for the error.—Ed voter list accuracy for 2020 Gener- first voter list from 25 July to 14 (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) Government of Myanmar marks important milestone toward unbundled New Urban Development Area of Yangon City

THE Government of Myanmar Upon announcing the winner, mitigate the adverse effects of the ing.” to be developed are expected to yesterday announced the award- U Thaung Tun, Union Minister of COVID-19 pandemic on the coun- Roland Berger is a leading contribute to Myanmar’s contin- ing of a contract to Roland Berger Investment and Foreign Econom- try’s economy, we have decided to global consultancy firm, whose ued sustainable development, Co. Ltd., for end-to-end for con- ic Relations stated: focus first on the setting-up of the work in Myanmar has included creating new quality employment sulting services to finalize a Swiss “Today we mark an impor- industrial zone. The unbundling advising on crucial econom- opportunities, including within the Challenge tendering process for tant milestone. We are taking the of the development project, while ic reforms, including telecoms country’s rapidly expanding man- the recently announced New In- first steps toward the realization of safeguarding its commercial vi- and banking liberalization, in- ufacturing sector that has proven dustrial Park and Essential An- our vision of a new modern city on ability, will ensure that interna- frastructure development, and resilient despite challenges posed cillary Infrastructure as part of the other side of the Yangon River. tional global best practice is ad- state-owned enterprise reform by COVID-19. an unbundled New Development In keeping with the times and the hered to, including through open since establishing a permanent The event was attended by Area of Yangon City project. need to create more quality jobs to international competitive tender- presence in Yangon in 2012. the Myanmar Swiss Challenge Consultancy services will Tender Committee chaired by cover the end-to-end preparation U Kyaw Myo, Deputy Minister, and execution of the Swiss Chal- Ministry of Transport and Com- lenge process, including support munication, with Dr U Set Aung, for communicating the outcome Deputy Minister, Ministry of of the process to external stake- Planning, Finance and Industry, holders as well as support to the U Bharat Singh, Deputy Minis- negotiation, preparing, revising ter, Ministry of Investment and and signing of the concession Foreign Economic Relations, agreement. and U Ye Min Oo, Minister for Key projects to be developed Planning and Finance, Yangon will include an industrial park, Region Government serving as low-cost housing estates, water members, and Daw Hlaing Maw supply and sanitation systems, Oo, Secretary, Yangon City De- Union Minister U Thaung Tun announces awarding of a contract to Roland Berger Co. Ltd., for end-to-end for waste management and other es- velopment Committee serving consulting services to finalize a Swiss Challenge tendering process on 4 Sept. PHOTO : MNA sential infrastructure. Projects as Secretary.—MNA 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Everyone should be very careful

THOSE who make postings on the social media should have genuine goodwill and sense of duty in their postings; what is important is for the facts to be correct; some people make postings on social media without much thought or without caring whether their postings were correct or not; in posting on social media, the first thing was to be correct; then it should be considered whether the posting was beneficial for the public; she said everyone should be very careful not to make the present tasks more difficult by postings made on social media.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s discussions with stakeholders for prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 in Rakhine State on 28 August 2020)

Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) holds meeting (12/2020) via videoconference

MYANMAR Investment Com- ing sector and other services sec- mission (MIC) (12/2020) Meeting tor as well as additional invest- held its regular meeting via video- ments in (10) existing projects. conferencing system, yesterday The approved projects amounted morning. Chairman of the MIC, to USD (129.573) million, Kyat Union Minister U Thaung Tun, (139,438.332) million and (1,157) Vice-Chairman, Union Minister job opportunities are expected Dr Than Myint and members of to be created. the Commission participated in By the end of August 2020, the meeting from their respec- the countries/regions with the tive offices in Nay Pyi Taw and largest investments in Myanmar Yangon. are Singapore, People’s Republic The meeting approved (8) of China and Thailand. The pow- new projects in the manufactur- er sector accounted for 26.32%. This was followed by the oil and Union Minister U Thaung Tun gas sector, accounting for 26.23% (L) participates in Myanmar and the manufacturing sector, Investment Commission (MIC) regular meeting online on 4 accounting for 14.31 % of the to- September. PHOTO: MNA tal permitted amount of foreign investment.—MNA

Union Minister Dr Pe Myint inspects MRTV, printing factory in Nay Pyi Taw

UNION Minister for Informa- crew and other preparatory tion Dr Pe Myint looked into the works. works of Myanmar Radio and The Union Ministry and Television in Tatkon Township party also looked around the and printing factory in Zeyathiri Small Studio (I) for Farmer Township in Nay Pyi Taw yes- Channel and National Rac- terday. es Channel, the U-matic and The Union Minster and par- Betacam where audio discs ty, together with Union Election for radio and videotapes of Commission member U Myint television division are stored, Naing, arrived at the Small Stu- archive of digital records, dio (II) and inspected prepara- news studio, the HD system tions in line with the directives broadcast room Presentation of Ministry of Health and Sports II, MRTV HD broadcast room for making broadcast campaign and the Auditorium where elec- programmes of political parties tion campaign songs are being which will contest the 2020 Gen- produced. eral Election. In the afternoon, the Union This programme will be Minister and party visited the aired commencing 8 September. printing factory at the Kha Ye They also inspected control Pin junction of Zeyathiri Town- rooms, and discussed produc- ship and inspected the works.— tions of clear pictures of party MNA flags and logos, laboratory test Union Minister Dr Pe Myint inspects preparations for making broadcast campaign programmes of of swabs from the production (Translated by Aung Khin) political parties on 4 Sept. PHOTO : MNA 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

National Advisory Committee holds meeting on rights, opportunities for women migrant workers

THE National Advisory Commit- Myanmar joined the meeting. tee held a meeting on the rights During the meeting, the and opportunities for women mi- Union Minister said that the grant workers in ASEAN region meeting was held with the aim yesterday under the Safe and of providing the effective ways Fair Project jointly implemented in implementing the Safe and by the Ministry of Labour, Immi- Fair Project, sharing advices to gration and Population, the In- ILO and UN Women Myanmar, ternational Labour Organization emerging of safe and fair mi- and the UN Women Myanmar. gration, reducing the negative Union Minister U Thein impacts of trafficking in persons, Swe, Deputy Minister U Myint reviewing the results and re- Kyaing, Permanent Secretary ports of project. U Myo Aung, Director-Gener- According to the Safe and Union Minister U Thein Swe (R) joins the meeting of National Advisory Committee via videoconference al for Department of Labour U Fair Project, the preliminary on 4 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA Win Shein, Director-General for training was provided to staff Department of Social Welfare of committee on migrant work- al-level on Prevention, Control to provide job opportunities EU chargé d’affaires, ILO and Dr San San Aye, members of ers and the Migrant Worker Re- and Treatment of COVID-19 for than 150,000 migrants who UN Women Myanmar delivered national consultative committee, source Centres (MRCs) were and the Ministry of Health and returned to the country during remarks and briefed the migra- UN Resident and Humanitarian opened in Hinthada, Aunglan Sports. COVID-19 pandemic and to pri- tion, women’s development pro- Coordinator Mr Ota Almgren of and Loikaw and the new one will The relevant ministries oritize all the workers including grammes, 2020 working plans of UN Resident Coordinator Of- be in Mohnyin. and organizations also need to migrant employers who were Safe and Fair Project and oth- fice, EU chargé d’affaires Dr The officials of Ayeyawady cooperate to overcome the chal- seriously hit by COVID-19 in er activities in ASEAN regions. Johann Hess, Liaison Officer Region need to conduct the ed- lenges and to provide the wom- forthcoming process of Safe and —MNA Mr Donglin Li of ILO Myanmar ucating programmes regarding en migrant workers not to lose Fair Project. and Country Representative Mr the migration in line with the their legal rights in workplaces, Then, the officials of UN (Translated by Khine Thaz- Nicholas Burniat of UN Women health guidelines of Nation- to protect them from violence, Resident Coordinator Office, in Han)

Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe emphasizes ‘contact tracing’ in containment of COVID-19

in next one and two weeks, and sector. that the contact tracing to the Medicines and medical people who have travel history supplies are being sent to the to Rakhine State. Rakhine State by flights, while People who returned from the state funds for control of Rakhine State are being inves- COVID-19, financial assistance tigated and control measures of UN agencies, international would be carried out especially development partners, ADB, in the areas where these per- World Bank, Gavi, Global Fund, sons reached. USAID, Access to Health Fund As 75 per cent of positive and grants from Japan are be- cases have no symptoms, the ing used in control measures; disease has spread rapidly. these supplies are also being He also discussed the need sent to other areas in addition of public participation in con- to Rakhine State. tact tracing scheme for the After the discussion of the people with travel history to Union Minister, senior health Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe presides over daily meeting of his office on update situations of COVID-19 on 4 Rakhine State, and advised to officials presented the ongoing September 2020. PHOTO: MNA increase control measures in situations of COVID-19 at re- THE Ministry of Health and daily meetings to get informa- evant organizations, and recog- other regions and states. gions and states. Sports held a coordination tion on real situations, to make nized the efforts at the hospitals. The MoHS is cooperating Deputy Minister Dr Mya meeting at its headquarters in response in real-time to share A total of 128 health workers with the National-Level Central Lay Sein and Permanent Secre- Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to review experiences in treatments and are providing volunteer services Committee on Prevention, Con- tary Professor Dr Thet Khaing the control measures against to reform control strategies. in Rakhine State until now. trol and Treatment of COVID-19 Win also presented their discus- COVID-19. He added the ministry’s The Union Minister re- as social, economic, education sions.—MNA Union Minister Dr Myint cooperation with the Rakhine marked the number of con- and politic issues must be con- (Translated by Aung Htwe explained the reason of State government and other rel- firmed cases is likely to increase sidered in addition to healthcare Khin)

Presidential pardon awarded to 55 inmates who passed matriculation exams

THE President of Myanmar has morning. and continuing their education term; 29 inmates passed the inmates passed with two dis- granted a pardon to 55 inmates The pardon was granted as ordinary persons with under- exams with 2 distinctions and tinctions and 36 persons with 1 who passed the matriculation under Section 401, sub-section standing of the government’s above and 13 inmates with 1 distinction and without distinc- examination in the 2018-2019 1 of the Code of Criminal Proce- good intention. distinction and without distinc- tions in the exams.—MNA and 2019-2020 academic years, dure, and it was aimed for prais- Among these 55 inmates, tions. and they were released from the ing their success in the exams, the remaining prison terms for Additional 38 inmates could (Translated by Khine Thaz- respective prisons yesterday consideration of social ground 13inmates is about one-year enjoy parole. Among them, two in Han)

Elections are the main pillar for supporting democracy. 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 MoSWRR provides CERP cash assistance to PWDs in Magway, Yangon, Bago

THE Ministry of Social Wel- acted; then, a Youth Policy the relevant departments fare, Relief and Resettle- for young persons had been for their efforts in the ment organized a meeting formulated and the minis- mechanism of the minis- for cash assistance to the try was trying to implement try during the COVID-19 people with disabilities in the strategy. pandemic. Magway Region, Yangon The Union Minister The social affairs min- Region and Bago Region also said that the bill for ister of Magway Region yesterday. Prevention of Violence said greetings and the The assistance was against Women Law had regional director of So- given under the COVID-19 been submitted to the Hlut- cial Welfare Department Economic Relief Plan to taw; the ministry is working handed over K336,720,000 remedy the country’s econ- for drafting regulations of cash assistance for 11,224 omy during the COVID-19 the law for PWDs, while PWDs. Then, the minister period, and the meeting trying for the rights of each provided the cash assis- was held online. PWD by forming local com- tance to the PWDs who The ceremony was at- mittees under the national attended the ceremony. tended by Union Minister committees. He also talked The director of Yan- Dr Win Myat Aye, Deputy about the social pension for gon Region Social Welfare Minister U Soe Aung and Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye joins a ceremony to present cash assistance to PWDs the elderly persons; es- Department presented Directors-General and the under CERP on 4 August. PHOTO: MNA tablishment of a genuine K590,160,000 for 19,672 Social Affairs Ministers democratic government, a PWDs, the director of for Magway and Yangon disability organizations by COVID-19 in the coun- man rights activities. Democratic Federal Union Bago Region Social Wel- regions, the Minister for and people with disabilities try; the government had For that, the Early and cash assistance espe- fare Department handed Kayin Ethnic Affairs in participated the ceremony been working for a genu- Childhood Development cially to more vulnerable over K466,290,000 for 15,543 Bago Region and relevant online. ine democratic nation that Law was amended in 2018; such as pregnant women, PWDs in Bago Region re- directors from Social Wel- Union Minister Dr can ensure basic human as children need not only the PWDs and the elderly spectively.—MNA (Trans- fare Departments in re- Win Myat Aye said that the rights to all people and the care and development but persons under the CERP. lated by Ei Phyu Phyu spective states and regions, CERP was to reduce the ministry needed policy, law, also protection, the new The Union Minister Aung and Khine Thazin responsible persons from economic impacts caused strategy and plan for hu- Child Law (2019) was en- also thanked the staff and Han) ACC officials attend first Tatmadaw True News Information intersessional meeting on Team holds press conference anti-corruption

OFFICIALS from An- the United Nations Con- tance exchange and ex- ti-Corruption Commission vention member coun- periencing difficulties and attended the first inter- tries including Myanmar challenges in preventing sessional meeting of the Anti-Corruption Commis- corruption, ongoing tasks Conference of the States sion’s Daw Myat Myat Soe and strengthening inter- Parties to the UN Conven- and Anti-Corruption Com- national asset recovery tion against Corruption on mission Office Directors cooperation. preparations for the spe- U Lin Wai Aung and Daw They also highlighted cial session of the General Aye Myat Mon attended the political declaration Assembly that was held the meeting. bill that was drawn up by online from 2 to 4 Septem- UNGASS first inter- member countries and ber 2020. sessional meeting dis- economic alliances and The Implemen- cussed matters relating that will be adopted at Tatmadaw True News Information Team holds a press conference on 4 August. tation Review Group of to implementation of an- UNGASS-2021. PHOTO: MNA the United Nations Con- ti-corruption producers ACC supported the THE Tatmadaw True ment activities effectively, petition of Tatmadaw’s vention, as an intergov- that are included at UN drawing up of the polit- News Information Team suspension of military ac- tank team in International ernmental group of States anti-corruption conven- ical declaration bill and held a press conference tivities from 1 to 30 Sep- Army Games-2020 held in parties, against Corrup- tion and international co- reported on the commis- at the Defence Services tember, except in the ar- Russia and the first part of tion also organized first operation in preventing sion’s efforts on prevent- Museum in Nay Pyi Taw eas of groups declared by Bumi Phassa Mudra Sit- resumed 11st session on- and eliminating corrup- ing and eliminating cor- yesterday. the government as terror- ting Buddha Image to be line from 31 August to 2 tion. ruption. Brigadier-General ist groups, armed clashes convoyed to Nay Pyi Taw. September. The meeting detailed They also discussed Zaw Min Tun explained in ceasefire areas from 1 He also replied to Representatives from about technical assis- implementations of Myan- the Tatmadaw’s donation January to 1 September, the questions of media, mar Sustainable Develop- of medical supplies and seizures of K761billion according to the report ment Plan-MSDP (2018- food during the COVID-19 worth of drugs including of Tatmadaw True News 2030) goals in accordance pandemic, measures to over 229.6 million stimu- Information Team.—MNA with Sustainable Devel- conduct COVID-19 pre- lant tablets, 8,352kg of ICE (Translated by Kh- opment Goals-SDGs and vention, control and treat- during this period, com- ine Thazin Han) Anti-Corruption Strategy Plan (2018-2021), ongoing year-by-year work plans and anti-corruption coop- Myanmar officials of Anti-Corruption Commission attend first eration. —MNA (Trans- intersessional meeting against corruption. PHOTO: MNA lated by Kyaw Zin Tun) 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL / INTERVIEW 9

No leniency As Myanmar undergoes comprehensive reform, and moves towards a modern state that is peaceful, U Kyaw Moe Tun appointed as democratic, prosperous and open, Viet Nam firmly supports Myanmar's path of development most Permanent Representative to towards COVID-19 appropriate to its national conditions: Ambassador of Viet Nam the United Nations The following is an exclusive interview with H.E. Mr Ly Quoc Tuan, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. in New York rules violators The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has Q: Excellency, on the occasion of the hundreds of international organizations, remained modest. Much has changed appointed U Kyaw Moe Tun, Permanent Representative of 75th anniversary of the National Day and investors from all over the world are in the past 25 years. Today, ASEAN is the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations FTER warning that anyone who breaks COVID-19 tough of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, welcome to seek opportunities, and do home to about 650 million people with a and other International Organizations in Geneva, as the rules to limit the fast-spreading of coronavirus on 2nd Sep- could you please share with us Viet business in Viet Nam on an equal footing. combined GDP of over 3.2 trillion USD Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Atember, the authorities in regions and states are tough on Nam's significant achievements over In terms of foreign policy, Viet and trade revenue of 2.8 trillion USD. Myanmar to the United Nations in New York.—MNA anyone who fails to comply with quarantine measures. the course of 75 years of development? Nam has determined that it will be a The 10 Southeast Asian nations today Nearly 1,000 were arrested on 3rd and 4th September nights 75 years ago, on the 2nd of Sep- responsible member of the international are part of a united community with for breaking the midnight-to-4pm curfew, and over 110 cars and tember 1945, Viet Nam's beloved first community by contributing positively rising prestige in the Asia-Pacific and 18 motorcycles were also seized. President, the great Ho Chi Minh, pro- to peace and cooperation. It has done the world. U Myint Thu appointed as Similar measures were taken against the violators in other claimed independence for the fledgling so first through accession to regional For ASEAN, Viet Nam's accession regions and states which have imposed the same curfew. Democratic Republic in Ha Noi's Ba and international organizations such as as its seventh member helped speed up Permanent Representative to With the number of positive coronavirus cases reaching nearly Dinh square. Following myriad hard- ASEAN, ASEM, APEC, WTO, and has the expansion of the bloc to all 10 coun- the United Nations in Geneva 1,271 in the country yesterday, the Union Government has stepped ships, and innumerable sacrifices to become much more active at the UN tries in the region, further consolidating up its fight against COVID-19 by warning that those who do not safeguard national independence, terri- and within UN bodies. As part of these peace and stability in a region that has follow quarantine rules will face legal punishment. torial integrity, sovereignty and self-de- international mechanisms, Viet Nam special geo-political and geo-economic The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has Meanwhile, current situation of the pandemic demands quick termination, today, the most cherished pursues its goals through an independ- importance, one that connects the Pa- appointed U Myint Thu, Ambassador Extraordinary and tracing and testing, which is critical to containing outbreaks. goals of the Declaration: [inalienable ent, principled approach. In addition, cific and Indian Oceans. Upon becoming Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar According to the nature rights]... including life, liberty and the Viet Nam's network of 30 strategic and a member, Viet Nam actively pushed for in Tokyo, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of epidemics, the number of pursuit of happiness have been achieved. comprehensive partners, and member- the joining of other continental South- of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations and other positive cases is expected to Maintaining the preconditions conducive ship in a dozen free trade agreements, Mr Ly Quoc Tuan, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Republic of the east Asian countries into the bloc, with International Organizations in Geneva.—MNA Coronavirus rise in one or two weeks as to continued realization of these goals including new-generation FTAs such as Union of Myanmar delivers a speech on 75th Anniversary of National Day of the Socialist Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia becom- one case can quickly be many. today remain the chief priorities of our the CPTPP and EVFTA has entwined Republic of Viet Nam (online meeting) held on 2nd September, 2020 in Yangon. ing members in 1997 and 1999. could be The people who had a Government. its interests with those trade accords, PHOTO: THE VIETNAMESE EMBASSY As a member of ASEAN, Viet Nam travel history to Rakhine State The people of Viet Nam today are and has given it crucial importance in has taken a proactive and responsible Flood Bulletin ‘under control’ after 10 August are highly ad- triumphant. Triumphant not only in the regional and global supply chains. great change and damage to the world. It With such a close partnership, Viet part in the Association's work, including (Issued at 13:00 hrs M.S.T on 4-9-2020) vised to fully cooperate with war, but also in nation building and de- In 2020 Viet Nam assumes lead- has morphed from an emergency health Nam's future and vision for a strong, institution building such as the ASEAN the authorities in containing velopment. We have defended our sov- ership in a trio of important mecha- crisis, into socio-political, socio-econom- united ASEAN would not be possible Charter the ASEAN Community Roadm- in weeks if the infectious disease. Or, they ereignty, vanquished "enemies of the nisms: ASEAN chairmanship, ASEAN ic crises and reached every country in without a strong, united and independ- ap, various development master plans... Flood condition of Ngawun River would become violators under people" - hunger, illiteracy, and financial Inter-parliamentary Assembly presiden- a matter of months. It has impacted na- ent Myanmar. Our countries' future It has pursued Community building According to the (12:30) hrs M.S.T observation today, everyone the country’s natural disaster distress, and embarked on a path of in- cy, and non-permanent member cum tions, governments, people, and even the are inseparable from peace, stability, across ASEAN's three pillars. Through the water level of NgawunRiver at Thabaung has exceeded management law. ternational integration and sustainable rotating Chair of the United Nations way we interact with each other. It has cooperation and the shared prosperity important initiatives and contributions, by about (½) foot above its danger level. It may fall below its abides by The COVID-19 pandemic development. Security Council. In these endeavours, exacerbated and fast-forward emergent of the region and the world. As the COV- such as expanding the EAS and estab- danger level during the next (3) days. is a natural disaster, and those Since 1986, with the advent of the we recognize that: trends, to such an extent that a "new ID-19 pandemic continues to unfold in lishing the ADMM mechanism, Viet Nam rules to limit who do not comply with the "Open Door" policy, Viet Nam's economy a) Globalization and international normal" has set in, and countries are unpredictable ways, Viet Nam hopes has actively worked with other member law can face fines and even has taken off. GDP has grown nearly 20 integration remain key drivers for man- now left to adapt to this new circum- to work closely with Myanmar, as well states to maintain ASEAN centrality in the spread of prison time under Section-2 folds, to $261 billion USD in 2019; GDP kind development, despite certain set- stance. Covid-19 has clearly shown how as other members of the international the evolving regional architecture. Invitation to young (b) of the Disaster Manage- per capita has grown a dozen folds, to backs. Countries need to work together interdependent countries are today, and community, to fight it effectively and Membership in ASEAN has brought COVID-19. ment Law. roughly 2,700 USD. This has translated for more sustainable, humanistic and the critical role that international and foster economic recovery and develop- about significant and practical benefits writers for Sunday The outcome of our coun- into growth and successes in other so- safer globalization; regional cooperation, particularly with ment together. for Viet Nam. Over the past 25 years, try’s battle with the pandemic cial areas as well, such as in population b) Multilateral mechanisms are in regards to access to vaccine research Q: Excellency, in 2020, celebrating ASEAN membership has helped Viet Special depends on our ability to fol- growth, growing roughly 50% to around need of reforms to be more effective, and production, has to play because in the 25th anniversary of Viet Nam's join- Nam join other members in building a low the health guidelines and rules. 97 million people, or in literacy - 95% representative and responsive, with the this day and age, "no one country can ing the Association of Southeast Asian region of friendship, cooperation free of The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting the Hence, they are also urged to understand that contact tracing (internationally recognized) in 2019. Viet United Nations at the core. Organiza- go it alone". Nations (ASEAN), what contribution wars. This is the preconditions for any submission of poetries, opinions, articles, essays and and check-ups for the infection is the most effective strategy now Nam is among the few countries that had tions such as ASEAN are part and parcel Viet Nam and Myanmar are very has Viet Nam made to ASEAN, your successful nation-building process. In short stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can to limit the spread in the country. achieved the United Nations Millennium of this process, all working together for close partners. The official name that opinion in the cooperation between addition to promoting intra-bloc coop- send their work to the Global New Light of Myanmar Coronavirus could be ‘under control’ in weeks if everyone Development Goals ahead of schedule, a fair and sustainable world order; we have attached to this relationship is the two countries in ASEAN, espe- eration, Viet Nam has set up strategic at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan abides by rules to limit the spread of COVID-19. and is on solid footing to achieving the c) Peace, stability, cooperation and Comprehensive Cooperative partner- cially in 2020, when all countries are partnership and comprehensive part- Township, Yangon, in person, or by email to dce@ The Ministry of Home Affairs has the power to strictly maintain Sustainable Development Goals and development are the aspiration of all ship. What's more, we are members of facing the Covid-19 pandemic. nership frameworks with neighbouring globalnewlightofmyanmar.com with the following COVId-19 mandatory orders. the 2030 Development Agenda. For nations and people, and to that end, the ASEAN family. Viet Nam's recent July 28, 2020 marked the 25th anni- and regional countries, and important information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in There would be no leniency towards all forms of foul play three quarters of a century, Viet Nam we are all equal. All countries should gift to Myanmar during the initial stage versary of Viet Nam's accession to ASE- partners. (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Own name and (if different) during COVID-19 preventive procedures. has remained steadfast in its pursuit of uphold the rule of law and respect the of the Covid-19 pandemic is continued AN. This year, the anniversary coincides ASEAN membership has also your penname, (3) Your level of education, (4) Name Those who ignore rules put in place to protect people deserve human-centric goals, endeavoring to- independence, sovereignty, territorial animated proof of the tradition of soli- with Viet Nam's 2nd chairmanship of the helped Viet Nam in the course of in- of your School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece is your imprisonment and fines; this is the only appropriate penalty. wards the goals of "a prosperous people, integrity and legitimate interests of one darity and close assistance that the two organization. ternational integration and attracting original work and has not been sent to any other news a strong nation, democracy, equality, and another; countries have always enjoyed since Joining the Association in 1995 was resources for development, enabling or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color photo of modernity". The mantra of the current d) Small and medium-sized coun- our ties were established in modern a major milestone for Viet Nam and for it to push ahead with reforms, expand the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact government is "no one left behind". tries make up the majority of the interna- history by President Ho Chi Minh and ASEAN as well. It helped turn Southeast markets, increase exports, and attract information (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Today, Viet Nam enjoys high eco- tional community, and are increasingly General Aung San. It is also vivid proof Asia "from a land of discord to a land of investments and ODA. Editorial Department, The Global New Light of nomic growth, and continually improving playing an important role in the world. of Viet Nam's commitment to helping its concord, from confrontation to cooper- ASEAN membership has also al- Myanmar living standards. The basis for this has As such, their voices should be heard "family members", particularly in trying ation, and from poverty to dynamic de- lowed Viet Nam to twice chair ASEAN. been socio-political stability, undergird- and respected more; times. The fact that major Vietnamese velopment". Beside the European Union, As Chair of the organization in 2020, Viet ed by national security, defense as well e) In this quickly changing world, businesses and investors, such as My- ASEAN is another model of success for Nam has been able to set the tone for as enhanced regulatory frameworks and stronger cooperation is required for tel, have had a positive presence in the regional cooperation. ASEAN-led forums cooperation during the year “Cohesive respect for the rule of law. Over the past more effective response to non-tradition- Myanmar market, speaks to the depth of have drawn together major countries, and Responsive”, to allow the Associa- 30 years, Viet Nam has pursued a policy al security challenges such as pollution, our cooperation. At multilateral forums, and is valued by all world powers. tion to push ahead in building an ASE- of openness and proactive internation- climate change, natural disasters and our cooperation is just as substantive, When Viet Nam joined ASEAN, the AN Community and further promoting al integration. It now enjoys relations pandemics such as Covid-19. with both sides working to advance na- Cold War had just ended and its interna- ASEAN's centrality in a changing world. with over 190 countries and territories, The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tional and ASEAN interests. tional standing and economic largesse SEE PAGE-10 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Nearly 1,000 arrested in Ygn in 2 days for curfew breach www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com By Nyein Nyein 188 of the Penal Code. Moreover, CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya those who go against the law may [email protected] NEARLY 1,000 people have been endanger the life, health and se- arrested in Yangon in only two curity, and in that case, they may DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR days for violation of the curfew face six months’ imprisonment Aye Min Soe [email protected] to stem the spread of corona- or a fine of K100,000 or both. virus, according to the Yangon The National-Level Central SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Regional Police Force. Committee on Prevention, Con- Kyaw Myaing Authorities took legal action trol and Treatment of COVID-19 against 647 people including 618 imposed a nighttime curfew from EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin males and 29 females, 111 vehi- 10 pm to 4 am on 18 April in Yan- cles and 18 motorbikes on 2 Sep- gon region to prevent and control LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS tember and 324 people includ- the pandemic. On 15 May, the EDITORS ing 308 males and 16 females, curfew hour was changed into Ye Htut Tin 73 cars and 24 motorbikes on 3 Police check a motorcycle in Yangon on 3 September after a curfew from midnight to 4 am from the [email protected] was imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Aung Htein September under Section 188 of previous 10 pm to 4 am local time. Tun Tun Naing the Penal Code in Yangon region Anyone who fails to comply month imprisonment or a fine [email protected] for breaking of the curfew. with the curfew has to face one- of K20,000 or both under Section (Translated by Hay Mar)

SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo Highway accidents kill 17 in August TRANSLATORS Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, THERE were 48 reported traffic ing 51 others -- 30 males and 21 Out of 48 cases, half of the en persons were killed and 15 Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun accidents on Yangon-Mandalay females in August 2020. August possibilities of road accident others injured in 25 cases of the REPORTER highway in August 2020, leaving saw the highest number of traf- were caused by high-speed, highway accident in January, Nyein Nyein Ei, 17 people dead, according to Nay fic accidents. The highway acci- whereas three by reckless road five killed and 26 others injured [email protected] Pyi Taw highway traffic police dents were mostly attributed to crossing pedestrians, one by in 27 cases of the calamity in force. the human error – over speed- drowsy driving, nine by reckless February, nine died and 18 in- PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar This year August was re- ing, negligent driving, drowsy motorcyclists, seven by reckless jured in 36 cases in March, two Kyaw Zeya corded with the highest number driving and others. Weather drivers, three by tyre bursts and dead and 47 injured in 20 cases of casualties in eight months condition is one of the causes one by lousy weather. in April, six died and 33 injured COMPUTER TEAM of 2020. of road accidents. Weather con- There were a total of 368 in 34 cases in May, six killed and Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, “There were a total of 48 dition means flooding or unclear accidents, leaving 74 dead and 33 injured in 41 cases in June, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, road accidents on Yangon-Man- vision,” said an official from Nay 594 injured on Yangon-Mandalay and seven died and 71 injured Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu dalay highway, killing 17 -- 12 Pyi Taw highway traffic police highway from January to August in 62 cases in July. —Aye Maung males and five females-- injur- force. 2020. Among them, a total of sev- (Translated by Hay Mar) EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 As Myanmar undergoes comprehensive reform, and moves towards a modern… CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, FROM PAGE-9 ate to its national conditions. other in the struggle for national home. 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If you have any tions to boost economic recovery Viet Nam and Myanmar demic in similar ways, based on resilience of the Association, but comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please and development. established diplomatic relations the motto: "No one left behind". also highlight ASEAN's central- email [email protected] As Myanmar undergoes immediately following Viet Nam's I hope that in adapting to the ity in addressing traditional and with your name and title. comprehensive reform, and reunification. Over the past 45 "new normal", the authorities of non-traditional security challeng- Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to moves towards a modern state years, Viet Nam and Myanmar the two countries will continue es in the region. —GNLM the Editor” that do not exceed 500 that is peaceful, democratic, have built up a solid, trustwor- to create favorable conditions (The Views expressed in words. Should you submit a text prosperous and open, Viet Nam thy, and multifaceted traditional for businesses to trade and in- this article are those of the longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. firmly supports Myanmar's path friendship. The two countries vest, as well as provide maximum author, the Vietnamese Am- of development most appropri- have supported and helped each support for citizens in returning bassador to Myanmar) 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Rice export meets target this year despite export volume drops via border routes

By Nyein Nyein target this FY thanks to the rising volume of rice export via ALTHOUGH the volume of sea route, according to MRF. rice export via border route The rice export volume dropped, Myanmar met the dropped via land border route export target in 2019-2020 finan- after China had granted export cial year, said Vice-Chairperson of rice through a legitimate U Aung Than Oo of Myanmar trade channel, he added. Rice Federation (MRF). “Last year, there was ille- MRF targeted to export gal trading to China. Now, the 2.4 million tonnes of rice and traders export rice to China le- broken rice this FY. Myanmar gally and the export volume has has shipped over 2.4 million also dropped this FY,” he said. tonnes of rice and broken rice Moreover, Myanmar earned (FILES) Rice bags are being loaded onto lorries at a port in Yangon on 18 September 2017. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR including 625,214 tonnes via US$738.329 million from the border route and 1.8 million export of rice and broken rice to China, followed by African tries with 181,708 tonnes re- according to MRF. Myanmar tonnes of rice and broken rice as of 21 August, this FY. countries with 652,378 tonnes, spectively. has shipped over 2.3 million of via sea route from 1 October to In the current financial EU member states with 489,478 Moreover, Myanmar ex- rice and broken in the previous 21 August this FY. year, 694,222 tonnes of rice tonnes, ASEAN countries with ports rice to 66 countries and financial year. The export of rice met the and broken rice were exported 440,560 tonnes and other coun- broken rice to 60 countries, (Translated by Hay Mar)

Myanmar-Korea technology exchange online B2B meeting 2/2020 to be held in September

By Nyein Nyein and Industry (MoPFI). the world, 2020 Myanmar-Ko- nology exchange programme is currently the sixth-largest This online B2B meeting rea technology exchange online to escalate the momentum of investor in Myanmar, with an THE 2nd 2020 Myanmar-Korea will be held under a govern- B2B meeting was held for the businesses and to re-establish investment worth US$88.698 technology exchange online ment to government (G2G) first time from 27 to 29 July. The the companies in Myanmar. million as of July, this FY, ac- B2B meeting will be held in programme to develop small first meeting was jointly held by Those Myanmar compa- cording to the official statistics Korean Business Development and medium enterprises and the MoPFI, the Directorate of nies connected with the Korea of the Directorate of Investment Centre Yangon from 21 to 23 begin businesses of Myanmar Industrial Supervision and In- businesses can make contact and Company Administration September, according to SME and Korea. spection and Korean SMEs and with [email protected] or (DICA). Development Department, the During the outbreak of Startups Agency. The first meet- call +95-01- 9253794. Ministry of Planning, Finance COVID-19 pandemic around ing was held under the tech- The Republic of Korea (Translated by Hay Mar) Bilateral trade with Bangladesh rises LOOKING FOR BRIGHT FUTURE THROUGH BILATERAL FRIENDSHIP PAGE 8 OPINION

NOW! PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT Second Pyithu Hlutt„w’s 13th regul„r 13th regul„r session of Second Amyoth„ session holds 16th-d„y meeting Hlutt„w holds 16th-d„yTHE DARK meeting SIDE OF POWER: CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY PAGE 8 OPINION

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ROK President pays state StateVol. Counsellor VI, No. 148, 14 th Waxing of Tawthalin 1381 ME holdswww.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 12 September 2019 Pyithu Hluttaw visit to Myanmar talks with ROK President debates pesticide THE border trade between reduction, safeguarding ecosystem

THE Ministry of Foreign Myanmar and Bangladesh hit Affairs is negotiating be- tween the governments of Myanmar and Thailand for foreign travellers to pass through Mese Gate BP-13 for 7-day trips but local residents of Mae US$748.36 million as of 21 Au- Hong Son province are cur- rently allowed 3-day trips up to Loikaw after receiv- ing approval from the Un- ion Government through the Kayah State Govern- ment. This was part of Un- gust in the current financial ion Minister U Thein Swe’s reply to a uestion raised by MP U Pe Du of Prusho constituency during the 19th-day meeting of the Sec- ond Pyithu Hluttaw’s 13th Regular Session yesterday. year of 2019-2020, said a sta- The MP’s uestion fo- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi poses for a photo together with Mr. Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Colonel (R) Dato Paduka Haji Abdu’r cused on whether foreign Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam, and spouse in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA travellers going through Mese Gate BP-13 to Loi- kaw will be allowed 3-day State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and 7-day trips. The Union Minister for Labour, Im- tistical report by the Ministry migration and Population hosts farewell lunch for Ambassador of also said both countries are still negotiating to President U Win Myint and President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in pose for State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi greets Mr Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic officially open the border documentary photo at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA of Korea, at the Presidential PalaceBrunei in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Darussalam PHOTO: MNA and spouse gate. He said his ministry will allow the 7-day trips if an agreement is reached of Commerce. RESIDENT U in Myint and First tive delegations. TATE CounsellorDA DawAUNG AungSAN SUU San KYI, Stateinfrastructure, Counsellor and Union energy, Minister currency Diplomatic and Corp who is leaving Myanmar after completion of his between both governments for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, hosted tour of duty in Myanmar and spouse at 1200 pm on 11 September and the Union Government PLady Daw Cho Cho welcomed Pres- After the welcoming ceremony, the SSuu Kyi held aa farewellseparate lunch talk for Mrwith Pehin Orangfinance, Kaya further Seri Pahlawan assistance Colonel of experience2019 at her residence in Nay Pyi Taw. approves. ident of the Republic of Korea Moon visiting Korean president signed the Mr Moon Jae-in, the(R) visiting Dato Paduka President Haji Abdu’r Rahmaniand technologies bin Dato Paduka in MyanmarHaji Basir, agriculturAlso present- at the lunch were Union Minister for International Jae-in and wife Kim Jung-sook at the visitors’ book. of Republic of Korea,Ambassador at the Envoys of Brunei Hall Darussalam al sector, to Myanmar establishment and Dean ofof the an informationCooperation U Kyaw Tin and spouse.—MNA SEE PAGE2 Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on The two presidents and their wives of the Presidential PalaceINSIDE in TODAY Nay Pyi Taw center to facilitate ROK’s investments in The border trade during Tuesday afternoon. then posed for documentary photos. at 4 pm yesterday. Myanmar, cooperation in conservation of On arrival at the Presidential Palace During the meeting of the two They then attendedPARLIAMENT a bilateral meet- environmentNATIONAL and biodiversity, promotionNATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS Amyotha Hluttaw International Democracy Day Union Minister U Gold price slides at 3 pm, President U in Myint and presidents, they discussed promo- ing of the two countries,approves which 5 thwas held of tourism,organizing one yearcommittee extension holds of visa exOhn- Win attends K80,000 from record First Lady Daw Cho Cho greeted the tion of friendly ties and cooperation, at the Meeting Hallamendment at the same billvenue. on emptioncoordination for the visitors meeting from (5/2019) ROK, MyUNCCD- COP 14 in high of K1.3 mln in one visiting President and his wife. The two investments, economy, agriculture, The meeting focusedelection on laws promotion anmar’swith active working support committees in ASEAN-ROK New Delhi week PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 presidents took the salutes of the guard construction, transportation, cultural of friendly relations between the two and ASEAN-Mekong cooperation, the period had increased by of honor before they inspected it and sector, human resource development, countries, cooperation in the sectors of introduced the members of their respec- SEE PAGE3 culture, education, trade, investment, SEE PAGE4

INSIDE TODAY $727 million, compared with NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS Pyithu Hluttaw MoPF signs loan Sagaing Region has Deputy Speaker agreements grown over 1.2 mln receives Dutch with Korean acres of monsoon that of the same period last Amb bank paddy as of August PAGE 7 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT year when the total bilateral OF MYANMAR border trade was only $21.03 million. BUY owif;pmrsm;udk þqdkifrsm;wGif NOW 0,f,lzwf½IEkdifygNyD Myanmar-Bangladesh total border trade during the period included Myanmar’s jrefvif;atmifpmay export of $444 million and its trSwf 58? udk,fUrif;udk,fUcsif;vrf;? A[ef;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ Workers load goods into a vessel for export. PHOTO: HEIN HTET imports of $304 million. aMu;rHkcifpmay Myanmar exports goods clude bamboo, ginger, peanuts, Meanwhile, Myanmar’s trSwf 77? 52 vrf;ESifhr[mAE¨Kvrf;axmifU? ykZGefawmifNrdKYe,f/ &efukefNrdKY? to Bangladesh through both saltwater prawns and fish, border trade with four neigh- owif;ESifhpme,fZif;vkyfief; pmtkyfta&mif;qkdif maritime and land routes. Bi- dried plums, garlic, rice, mung bouring countries—China, In- trSwf 173? yef;qdk;wef;vrf; (tv,fbavmuf)? ausmufwHwm;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ lateral border trade is conduct- beans, blankets, candy, plum dia, Thailand and Bangladesh zkef; - 01 248 101? 01 248 102/ ed mainly through Sittway and jams, footwear, frozen foods, totalled $9.56 billion, shared by The Global New Light of Myanmar Maungtaw points of entry. chemicals, leather, jute prod- $6.45 billion in export and $3.11 trSwf 150? ig;xyfBuD;bk&m;vrf; (uif;bJvrf;)? A[ef;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ The products traded be- ucts, tobacco, plastic, wood, billion in import. —GNLM zkef; - 01 860 4532 ^ 09 974 424 114 / tween the two countries in- knitwear and beverages. (Translated by Hay Mar) 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 NATIONAL / AD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MoHS receives N-95 masks Myanmar brings 151 nationals back from Embassy of Canada home by relief flight

A relief flight of Myanmar Na- gion government helped for their Committee on Coronavirus Dis- tional Airlines landed at Yangon 21-day quarantine period in line ease 2019 (COVID-19), the Min- International Airport yesterday with the regulations of immigra- istry of Foreign Affairs cooper- evening, bringing back 151 My- tion and medical checks. ated with the relevant ministries anmar nationals stranded in For the repatriation of My- and Myanmar embassies from Singapore. As they arrived in anmar citizens who were strand- respective countries, and has Yangon, officials from the Minis- ed in foreign countries by relief organized 16 relief flights to pick try of Labour, Immigration and flights and chartered flights in up Myanmar nationals stuck in Population, the Ministry of Health accordance with the instructions Singapore to date.—MNA (Trans- and Sports, and the Yangon Re- from National-Level Central lated by Khine Thazin Han)

Ministry of Health and Sports receives N-95 masks from Embassy of Canada on 4 Sept. PHOTO: MNA THE Embassy of Canada donat- Embassy of Canada in Yangon ed N-95 masks worth of 489,934 presented 70,000 masks to the Canadian dollar to the Ministry Ministry of Health and Sports. of Health and Sports yesterday in Director-General for Medical Yangon to mitigate and prevent Research Department Prof Dr the spread of the COVID-19 in Zaw Than Tun received the do- Myanmar. nation with thanks and returned Myanmar nationals returned from Singapore line up for At the donation ceremony, the certificate of honour. — Zaw immigration service at Yangon International Airport on Political and Trade Counsel- Min Latt (Translated by Ei Phyu 4 September. PHOTO: MNA lor Ms Jennifer Hart from the Phyu Aung)

60 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 4 Sept, total figure rises to 1,171

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 1,171 after 60 new cases were reported on 4 September according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Out of the 60 new cases, 34 from Yangon Region, 8 are from Rakhine State, 8 from Mandalay Region, 7 from Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, 1 from Magway Region, 1 from Ayeyawady Region and 1 from Mon State. Among these 1,171 confirmed cases, 7 died, 359 have recovered, 356 have been discharged from hospitals and 98 were held under investigation.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 4 September 2020 New PUIs 98 Total Cases Total Death 1,171 New Cases 60 Tally 7 New Cases in State/Region 4 September 2020 Recovery Update on 4 September 2020 after two consecutive tests Yangon 34 Magway 1 Rakhine 8 Ayeyawady 1 Total New Discharged Mandalay 8 Recovery 359 Recovery 0 from Hospital 356 Nay Pyi Taw 7 Mon 1 Ministry of Health and Sports

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Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PACAO VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MAGNUM Consignees of cargo carried on M.V AHU C VOY. NO. (099N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be POWER VOY. NO. (2145) are hereby notified that the NO. (V08/2020) are hereby notified that the vessel will arriving on 5-9-2020 and cargo will be discharged into vessel will be arriving on 5-9-2020 and cargo will be be arriving on 5-9-2020 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie at the consignee’s discharged into the premises of MIPL where it will lie the premises of IBTT where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301928 Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Agent For: Agent For: Agent For: M/S CHUN AN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA SHIPPING LINES CO LTD M/S BEN LINE AGENCIES (S'PORE) PTE LTD 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD / AD 13

Russia promoting distrust in CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V KUO TAI VOY. NO. (218N/S)

US vote-by-mail plans Consignees of cargo carried on M.V KUO TAI VOY. NO. (218N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 5-9-2020 and cargo will be discharged MOSCOW — Russia is er US media, says that at counting errors and ballot via in-person voting -- is into the premises of TMIT/MIP where it will lie at the actively trying to under- least since March 2020, mishandling by the postal being pressed by officials consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the mine voters’ faith in the “Russian malign influence service. and policy makers to bene- byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. US electoral system and actors have been amplify- This argument is one fit specific candidates. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now especially in voting by mail ing allegations of election that President Donald The online meddling declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo ahead of the November 3 integrity issues in new vot- Trump hammers away at activity took place during from the Vessel. election, according to a ing processes and vote-by- as he trails in the polls. the party caucuses and No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Department of Homeland mail programmes.” Russian media and primaries at the beginning the Claims Day. Security analysis Thurs- It says that through proxy websites are also of the year, but ramped up Phone No: 2301185 day. media and social net- promoting the idea that as the coronavirus began Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority The internal DHS works, the Russians have voting by mail -- being to spread and officials be- Agent For: analysis, first reported by encouraged Americans pushed mainly to limit the gan promoting widespread ABC News and then oth- to fear voting fraud, large risk of Covid-19 spreading voting by mail.—AFP M/S CONTINENTAL SHIPPING LINE

Facebook to ban new political THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY AND ENERGY MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE ads on cusp of US election (INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER) WASHINGTON — Face- (3/2020-2021) book said Thursday it will 1. Open tenders are invited for supply of the following respective items in Myanmar Kyats. ban new political adver- Sr No. Tender No. Description Remarks tising the week before (a) DMP/L-037(20-21) Mud Testing Equipment (9) Items Ks (b) DMP/L-038(20-21) Portable Drilling Rig Complete Sets (Drilling Bit 3 ½”) Ks the US election, one of its (6) Nos most sweeping moves yet (c) DMP/L-039(20-21) Net Data Sever Machine & Seismic Interpretation Ks against disinformation as Workstation (2) Items CEO Mark Zuckerberg (d) DMP/L-040(20-21) Steel Ball Valves & Pipe Fittings (2) Groups Ks warned of a “risk of civil (e) DMP/L-041(20-21) Fuel Bowser (2800 Gal Capacity) (7) Units Ks (f) DMP/L-042(20-21) 850 KW Alternator for Rig Engine (2) Sets Ks unrest” after the vote. (g) DMP/L-043(20-21) Pipe Bending Machine (1) No Ks The social media giant (h) DMP/L-044(20-21) Pumping Unit (5) Items Ks vowed to fact check pre- (i) DMP/L-045(20-21) VHF Transceiver (Synthesized) (25W), VHF FM Ks mature claims of victory, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg testifies Transceiver Walkie Talkie (Synthesized) (5W) & stating that if a candidate during a US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Telephone Cable (3) Groups (j) DMP/L-046(20-21) Heat Shrinkable Sleeve and Closure Patches (4) Items Ks tries to declare himself the hearing about Facebook on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 11, 2018. PHOTO: SAUL LOEB/AFP/FILE (k) DMP/L-047(20-21) 10 Ton Truck with Crane, 30 Ton Hydraulic Mobile Ks winner before final votes Crane & 55 Ton Crawler Crane (3) Items are tallied “we’ll add a la- (l) DMP/L-048(20-21) 50 Ton Tractor with Low Bed Trailer & High Bed Ks bel to their posts direct- problematic,” Zuckerberg vertently undermine ac- Trailer (2) Items ing people to the official said in a CBS interview on curate information.” (m) DMP/L-049(20-21) Accomodation Container (2) Items Ks results.” Thursday. The moves follow (n) DMP/L-050(20-21) Skid Mounted Engine Driven Air Compressor (2) Sets Ks (o) DMP/L-051(20-21) 33KV Current Transformer, 33/0.4 KV, 500 KVA Ks And it promised to Facebook also start- sharp criticism of Face- Transformer & 11-6.6/0.4KV, 500 KVA Transformer “add an informational la- ed limiting its Messenger book’s handling of the 2016 (2) Items bel” to content seeking to service to allow users to presidential election, when (p) DMP/L-052(20-21) Water Analysis Laboratory Kit, Chiller Instrument, Ks delegitimize the results or forward missives to no it failed to restrict disin- Gerharch Recirculation Cooler, Laboratory Centrifuge, claim that “lawful voting more than five people or formation from Russian Analytical Balance, Polarizing Petrographic Microscope (6) Items methods” will lead to fraud. groups at a time “to help operatives that spread (q) DMP/L-053(20-21) Welding Machine with Accessories & Transformer Ks “Anyone who is saying curb the efforts of those conspiracy theories and Welding Set with Accessories (2) Items the election is going to be looking to cause chaos, discouraged voting in (r) DMP/L-054(20-21) Skid Mounted Water Transfer Pump with Engine (3) Items Ks fraudulent, I think that’s sow uncertainty or inad- some cases. —AFP (s) DMP/L-055(20-21) Skid Mounted Water Transfer Pump with Motor (3) Items Ks (t) DMP/L-056(20-21) 5 Ton Truck Crane (2) Items Ks (u) DMP/L-057(20-21) Fuel Bowser (1200 Gals) (4 x 4) (2) Units Ks (v) DMP/L-058(20-21) Welding Electrode (3) Items Ks Search resumes for possible Beirut (w) DMP/L-059(20-21) 10”, 8”, 6”, 4” HFERW API 5L Grade X-42 MS 3 Layer PE Ks Coated Line Pipe (4) Items blast survivor after pulse detected (x) DMP/L-060(20-21) 14” HFERW API 5L Grade X-46 3LPE Coated Steel Ks Line Pipe (49900) MTR (y) DMP/L-061(20-21) 20” LSAW API 5L Grade X-46 3LPE Coated Steel Ks BEIRUT — Emergen- levelled building between tographer said. Line Pipe (40250) MTR cy crews scoured rubble the hard-hit Gemmayzeh The pulse they detect- (z) DMP/L-062(20-21) သာကေတကမ်းလွန်ရေနံအခြေစိုက်စခန်းတွင် ၂၀၀’ x ၁၀၀’ x Ks Friday for a possible sur- and Mar Mikhail districts, ed on Friday had already ၂၆’ x ၃” Store Godown (Steel Structure) တည်ဆောက်ခြင်း vivor in Beirut after the raising hopes that a survi- slowed significantly com- လုပ်ငန်း detection of a pulse drew vor could be found more pared to a previous record- (aa) DMP/L-063(20-21) ရန်ကုန်-ရွပြည်သာပိုက်လိုင်းပြုပြင်ထိန်းသိမ်းရေးစခန်းတွင် Ks crowds hopeful of a mira- than four weeks after the ing, said Nicholas Saade, (၄) ခန်းတွဲ(၄)ထပ် ဝန်ထမ်းအိမ်ယာတည်ဆောက်ခြင်း (၇၉’ x ၅၁’ x ၄၄’) RCC Building cle one month on from a disaster that killed at least who coordinates between 2. The Open Tender forms including Description of Materials / Qtty with details specifications devastating explosion. 191 people. Chilean rescue teams and and Tender Terms & Conditions can be available during office hours commencing from “We have excavat- Chilean rescue work- their Lebanese counter- 4 September 2020 at the Finance Department, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, No. (44) ed rubble but we haven’t ers and Lebanese civil parts. “After removing the Complex, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. reached a conclusion yet,” defence teams on Friday big chunks we scanned 3. The interested Bidders should submit the Technical Specifications with Original Bid Bond and Commercial Quotation in each separate sealed envelopes on which to be addressed said George Abou Moussa morning removed chunks again for heartbeats or to the Managing Director, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and should reach in Tender Box of Lebanon’s civil defence. of rubble with their hands, respiration (and) it showed of the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise not later than 12:00 pm on 5 October 2020. A specialist sensor resuming an operation low beat/respiration” lev- 4. Tender Closing Date & Time – 5-10-2020, 12:00 pm. device on Thursday had they had briefly paused els of seven per minute, he Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise detected a pulse beneath a overnight, an AFP pho- told AFP. —AFP Ph No. + 95 67 – 411206 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15 Towards native land of venerable Sayadaw U Bud

By Maung Tha (Archaeology)

E interest- monastery by bending Towards Nyaungkan Village and Ko Pyae Phyo utensils of the Sayadaw ingly viewed the body. The lower part An express bus Aung from the village can be seen in the muse- a two-storey of the monastery was built leaving Yangon arrived administrator office. A um, U Soe Mying Aung Wbrick monas- with rooms as a tunnel. in Monywa in the early sub-police inspector and explained. tery similar to Nanmadaw So, guides told me these morning. Taking a break a police sergeant from Nyaungkan was locat- Mei Nu Brick Monastery rooms might be venues for in Monywa, the bus con- Budalin Township Police ed as a large village in Ba- in Inwa. Thanks to Ko monks in taking medita- tinued the trip and arrived Force were assigned to don rural area in the past. Pyae Phyo Aung from the tion. At present, only one in Budalin at 10 am. After take security measures at The Sayadaw mentioned administrator office of monk has been residing visiting Budalin Township Affiliated Basic Education salient points of his village Nyaungkan Village-tract, at the monastery but we General Administration High School where univer- in Pali language at the con- I grasped a chance to pay missed a chance to pay Department, I continued sity students would stay. clusion of his Pali Sadda visit to the precinct of such homage to the monk. the trip and arrived in Padarupa Siddhi Nissaya monastery among paddy Nyaungkan Village Nyaungkan. Museum of Venerable treatise. The translated fields outside Nyaungkan was a significant place in I made a trip to Sayadaw U Bud story was as follows:- Village, the native land of archaeological field due to Nyaungkan in advance for We went to the place “As frog could conquer of royal city flourished in venerable Sayadaw U Bud. evidences of Bronze Age making arrangements for of birth of Sayadaw U Bud. snake, rat could win over the past. The monastery in in excavation of Myanmar. excursion tour of under- The Museum of Venerable cat, deer could beat tiger, At a time when the Nyaungkan Village was Moreover, it was a native graduate and post-gradu- Sayadaw U Bud is opened a Bo tree could thrive in city deteriorated due to built in similar design of land of venerable Sayadaw ate students form Archae- in his place of birth on the the land, like the area of lack of meritorious deeds Aungmyebonsan brick U Budd. ology Department of the village road in Nyaungkan. monastery of hermit Ka- performed by the people, monastery built by Nan- Nyaungkan Village Yangon University to make A Buda image is kept in the pila, where enemy could a village called Nyaungkan madaw Mei Nu in Inwa. takes a position on the a field trip to Nyaungkan museum. never achieve victory. Village emerged.” Local people call such eastern bank of Chindwin Village of Budalin Town- It is not a building in A large lake with full The boy who would monastery as second Nan- River, five miles southwest ship in Myanmar’s Bronze the time of the venerable brim of water took a posi- become venerable Sayad- madaw Mei Nu Brick Mon- of Budalin in Sagaing Re- Age area. Sayadaw but it marks the tion near Bo tree. aw U Bud was born of U astery because of smaller gion. It is located beside We were warmly wel- place of birth of the Sayad- Relying on the Bo Oh and Daw Hmwe on 5th than the latter. the asphalt road leading comed by U Soe Myint aw. The museum is located tree and lake, a wonderful waning of Nayon, 1149 My- We entered below the from Budalin to Kani. Aung from Nyaungkan in Thakhaung area. Some city with characteristics anmar Era, Tuesday. His

Ancient Pagodas in Nyaungkan Village. Sayadaw U Bud Brick Monastery. 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15

OBITUARY

Nanda Phyo Win @ Lawrence Phyo Win April 21, 2001 – September 1, 2020 Nanda Phyo Win @ Lawrence Phyo Win passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 at the age of 19 at his home in Waizantar Garden, Thingangyun Township after a courageous battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and its complications. He is the dearest only son of Dr Wai Phyo Win (Director, Nouveau Lifestyle Co. Ltd., Senior Administrative Executive, Samitivej International Co. Ltd., Director, Balance Co. Ltd.) – Dr Mya Thuzar (Senior Consultant, Samitivej International Clinic). Grandson of Professor Dr Mya Oo (Retired Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health) – Daw Tin Tin Mya and only grandson of (U Kyi Win) – Daw Khin Thu Thu Win. Dearest grandson of Daw Mya Thidar and grandson of U Phone Maw – Daw Aye Myint. He is also a loving nephew of Professor Tun Tun Oo – Professor Khin Lay Su, Dr Myo Myint Oo – Dr Mya Thidar, Dr Kyaw Myint Lay – Daw Mya Nandar, Nay Myo Say – Dr Thandar Khin. He is also the beloved nephew of Daw Kay Thi, Ma Lin Lin Win and Ma Zin Wai Mar. We are saddened to inform you that Funeral service was held at Yay Way Crematorium on September 2, 2020, (Tuesday). Buddha Statues in Sayadaw U Bud Monastery. With the deepest grief

native land was Nyaungkan reason when he heard it tery. Sayadaw U Tha Pon time except sleeping, eat- Maha Aungmyebonsan ing was seen on the place Village of Budalin Town- three times. Whenever he renamed him Maung Bud ing and taking a bath as Brick Monastery of Inwa of the monastery where ship called Badon area in returned home, he recited with forecast that the boy he was very interested in Sayadaw U Poe passed the Sayadaw resided. The the past. He was named a learned paragraph. When would be an unrivalled in learning literature. The away in 1192 ME, King abbot of the monastery ex- Maung Poke. At 8 years he arrived at home he did the future due to sharpen- novice was ordained in Sagaing and First Queen plained that the building old, he started learning not enter the house if rec- ing in learning. He was no- 1169 ME and he became Nanmadaw Mei Nu of- was constructed with the at Sayadaw U Pyay from itation of his sentence did vitiated at the monastery of administrator of Nyaung- fered the monastery to use of timber posts from Yadana Myinzu Monastery not end. Sayadaw U Tha Pon who kan Gana in 1182 ME while Sayadaw U Bud who then the monastery where the called the west monastery He learned from titled the novice with Shin teaching religious litera- resided at the monastery. Sayadaw resided in his of Nyaungkan Village. He Sayadaw U Pyay till Jambudhaja which means tures to more than 100 The monastery was named young age. was very sharp and tal- 13 years old. Then, the the greatest famous one monks at Yadana Myinzu Nanmadaw Mei Nu Brick We saw some parts of ented in childhood. It was Sayadaw entrusted him at across the Universe. Monastery in Nyaungkan Monastery. utensils such as the post reported that he could re- Sayadaw U Tha Pon, the The novice was always Village. In May 1840, King box and lamp of Sayadaw member a sentence or a neighbour of his monas- reading and reciting all the After First Abbot of Thayawady handed down U Bud at the monastery. a death sentence to Nan- The post box was made of madaw Mei Nu to be killed wood to store palm-leave in the water in the case of inscriptions. A Buda image rebelling against the king. was seen in the cupboard On the day of death sen- where betel box and Kam- tence, she requested the mava inscriptions on the killers to pay homage to tusk were kept. Sayadaw U Bud for the last I was much satisfied chance. On her arrival at with the chance to pay the monastery, she saw visits to the monastery the Sayadaw was reading. which was the residence After paying homage, she of Sayadaw U Bud who had supplicated that she would learned religious literature be killed for the case. That there. The Sayadaw was day was the last chance for paid respects by King her to pay homage to the Sagaing and King Thay- Sayadaw. awady in Konbaung era. The Sayadaw turned In descending from about to her and said, “Mi Nu, if 200 years old monastery you have debt, you must after paying homage to pay back.” After that, donor the picture of the Sayad- of the monastery Mei Nu aw on the two-storey mon- paid homage to Sayadaw U astery, I have felt hearing Budd and descended from the speech made by the the monastery. Then, she Sayadaw, “if you have debt, bravely followed the killers, you must pay back.” mentioned in the book with the title of Finding Kon- (Translated by Than Tun baung written by author Aung) Nyo Mya. On our way back from Sayadaw U Bud museum, References: we proceeded to the mon- Religious history of astery where the Sayadaw Nyaungkan (U Sudana) resided in his young age. A Finding Konbaung two-storey wooden build- (Nyo Mya) 5 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Yangon beats Sagaing 3-1 in Week-13 of MNL

YANGON United beat Sagaing an equalizer when substituted United 3-1 in Week-13 of Myan- Nyein Chan Aung delivered the mar National League played yes- ball to Kaung Htet Soe who was terday at the Thuwunna Stadium ready to send a ball in the net for in Yangon. Yangon United. Myo Min Phyo, Kaung Htet Two minutes later, Sagaing Soe and Kyi Lin scored winning defenders played roughly inside goals for Yangon. Myo Min Phyo the penalty area, and Yangon scored a single goal for Sagaing United earned a penalty kick. United. The penalty was successful- Head coach, U Min Tun Lin’s ly kicked by substituted Kyi Lin to Yangon United, lined up with his get the second goal for Yangon. favourite players’ captain cum At the break time, Yangon keeper Kyaw Zin Htet, Yan Naing United led the match with 2-1. Oo, Barfo, Shori, Kaung Htet Soe The second half saw the and Maung Maung Win. better play of Yangon and the On the contrary, head coach third goal for Yangon United U Zaw Lin Tun’s Sagaing United was scored by Zarni Htet at 59 used key players Captain Toe Sat minutes over a missing ball of Naing, keeper Kay Zin Hmue, his teammate Nyein Chan Aung. Soulemanou Mandjombe and Yangon United substituted player Kyi Lin (Green) poises to kick the ball during the MNL Week-13 match Later minutes saw no goals Patrick Gilles. against Sagaing United at Thuwunna Stadium on 4 September, 2020. PHOTO:MNL by both teams, and the 3-1 win is Sagaing United did not fear enough for Yangon United to bag of Yangon’s attacks and showed goal even at 13-minute mark. of Sagaing. places of Shori and Aung Kyaw full points in MNL Week-13. their best-attacking style at the The goal was scored by Myo Yangon’s head coach Naing. In another match, defending very beginning of the match. Min Phyo from the left side when changed tactic at 36-minute mark With new players, Yangon’s champion Shan United thrashed With the team’s best under- Yangon United’s defenders were and thus Nyein Chan Aung and attack was fresh again, and three Rakhine United 3-0. —Lynn Thit standing, Sagaing got an opening frozen under the fast attack style Kyi Lin came inside the match in minutes later, Yangon United got (Tgi) AFC ‘confident’ of finishing Champions League season: top official

senior official told AFP on Friday, down, and teams from China countries in Asia are battling as it heads into a frantic period have played no matches at all. serious outbreaks. But John of games with some venues still But Asian Football Confedera- said he believes the Champions unknown. tion general secretary Windsor League can restart safely. The region’s showpiece John said everything will be “We have engaged with our tournament has been on hold completed before the year’s end. medical experts to establish since March, creating a heavy “We remain committed and several guidelines taking refer- backlog before West Asia group confident of completing the com- ence the industry’s best prac- games resume in Qatar on Sep- petition within the 2020 calendar tices to minimize the risks,” he tember 14. year,” he said. said. Two of the East Asia groups John said more details on When asked separately will be played from October 16 in East Zone matches would be about a Japanese report claim- Malaysia, but no host has been announced after an AFC exec- ing the AFC had asked for a fur- announced for the two remaining utive meeting next week. The ther postponement, an official Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal won the AFC Champions League last year. PHOTO: AFP pools or the knockout stages for competition’s single-leg final is reiterated that the governing the Eastern clubs. scheduled for December 5. body was “confident” of finish- KUALA LUMPUR — Asia’s completing its coronavirus-hit Only two rounds of games The pandemic continues to ing the tournament this year. football body is “confident” of Champions League this year, a were possible before the shut- spread worldwide and several —AFP Ronaldo a doubt as Portugal prepare to face weakened Croatia

LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo has 99 goals in 164 all competitions last season, a is a doubt as Portugal start the international matches but the record for a Juve player, and defence of their Nations League FPF, which has closed its training insists he remains ambitious, title against Croatia on Saturday camp to the press citing health laying out his season ‘goals’ on in Porto and Sweden on Tuesday protocols, gave no indication Instagram last week. “Victories. in Solna. whether he will be fit for either Commitment. Dedication. Profes- Ronaldo is with the Portugal game. Ronaldo has not played sionalism. With all my strength squad but has a toe infection and since early August when Ju- and with the precious help from did not train on Wednesday or ventus were knocked out of the my teammates and all of the Ju- Thursday. He was instead doing Champions League by Lyon. ventus staff, we work once again Cristiano Ronaldo hoisted the Nations League final trophy in Porto “gym work”, the Portuguese foot- At 35, the five-time Ballon to conquer Italy, Europe and the last year but is a doubt when Portugal start theirs at the same stadium ball federation (FPF) said. d’Or winner scored 37 goals in World!” he wrote.—AFP against Croatia. PHOTO: AFP/FILE