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Announcement of Union Election Commission 29 May 2021

1. Regarding the Multiparty General Election held on 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has inspected the voter lists and the casting of votes of Khamti, Homalin, Leshi, Lahe, Nanyun, Mawlaik and Phaungpyin townships of Sagaing Region. 2. According to the inspection, the previous election commission released 401,918 eligible voters in these seven townships of Sagaing Region. The list of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population in November 2020 showed 321,347 eligible voters who had turned 18. The voter lists mentioned that there were 51,461 citizens, associate citizens, naturalized citizens, and non-identity voters, 8,840 persons repeated on the voter lists more than three times and 48,932 persons repeated on the voter lists two times. SEE PAGE-6

Magway Region to develop new eco-tourism INSIDE TODAY NATIONAL Union Minister site near Shwesettaw area U Chitt Naing A new eco-tourism destina- meets Information tion will be developed within Ministry the Shwesettaw area in Minbu employees Township, according to the Mag- PAGE-4 way Region Directorate of Ho- tels and Tourism Department. Under the management of NATIONAL the Magway Region Administra- Yangon workers’ tion Council and with the sug- hospital reaccepts gestion of the Ministry of Hotels inpatients except for and Tourism, the project will major surgery cases be implemented on the 60-acre PAGE-4 large area on the right side of Hlay Tin bridge situated on the Minbu-Shwesettaw road. BUSINESS The tour site will include More black beans, hotels, motels and resorts in or- pigeon peas to be der to provide accommodation grown as prices for tourists all year round and likely to rise higher exhibitions about renowned per- until next year sons and famous places of Mag- PAGE-5 way Region feeding information The eco-tourism site will area will be developed, employ- People will also be able to about tour sites, distances and be only about 4,000 feet away ment opportunities for locals in- make a day trip to the famous local products. Only about the from the upper Settaw Yar. It creased and so will the tourism Nat Lake area with its lush 2-mile stretch from the upper will include viewpoints, park, service and language skills. This vegetation and cool mountain Settaw Yar, Mann Chaung ele- playground and gym, as well aims to increase the income of climate, which is only a 20-mile phant camp, where travellers as trekking and cycling trails. villages from tourism,” said the drive away from the tour site. can also visit golden deer and “In developing this Magway Region in charge of Di- —Kay Tar/GNLM star tortoises. eco-tourism site, Shwesettaw rectorate of Hotels and Tourism. 30 MAY 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Nine Objectives

1. Political affairs (b) To develop a stable market economy and promote international investment (a) To build a Union based on democracy and federalism, through a disciplined in order to enhance the economic development of the entire National people. and genuine multiparty democratic system that is fair and just. (c) To promote and support local businesses to create employment opportu- (b) To emphasize the achievement of enduring peace for the entire nation in nities and increase domestic production. line with the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). (c) To continue implementing the principle of peaceful co-existence among 3. Social affairs countries through an independent, active and non-aligned foreign policy. (a) To ensure a strong and dynamic Union spirit, the genuine spirit of patriot- ism. 2. Economic affairs (b) To respect and promote the customs and traditions of all National peoples (a) To enhance production based on agriculture and livestock through modern and preserve and safeguard their cultural heritage and national charac- techniques and strengthen all-round development in other sectors of the teristics. economy. (c) To enhance the health, fitness and education quality of the entire nation.

Five-Point Road Map of the State Administration Council

1. The Union Election Commission will be reconstituted and its mandated tasks, including the scrutiny of voter lists, shall be implemented in accordance with the law. 2. Effective measures will be taken with added momentum to prevent and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Actions will be taken to ensure the speedy recovery of businesses from the impact of COVID-19. 4. Emphasis will be placed on achieving enduring peace for the entire nation in line with the agreements set out in the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. 5. Upon accomplishing the provisions of the state of emergency, free and fair multiparty democratic elections will be held in line with the 2008 Constitution, and further work will be undertaken to hand over State duties to the winning party in accordance with democratic standards.

State Administration Council Press Release Re-invitation to Myanmar citizens who reside in various regions for many reasons

1. Some student youths, State service personnel and citizens, with worries, have evaded to areas of EAOs and foreign countries due to the incitements and intimidation of NLD members, extremist followers, unlawful associations and terrorist groups such as CRPH and NUG, stimulation of CDM, and persons and organizations at home and abroad not wishing to restore peace and stability of the State since Tatmadaw assumed the State responsibilities on 1 February 2021. 2. They are further worried about the dictatorship statement and speeches of unlawful association and terrorist group CRPH and NUG, and some relevant persons. As they face no security guarantee and difficulties in socio-economic life in those areas, they wish to return to their native lands. 3. The State Administration Council will specifically ease restrictions for service personnel, intellectuals and intelligentsia, and persons from various arenas and citizens who, with worries, absconded from the country except for persons who committed murders, robberies, setting fires, mine explosions and intentional attacks on security troops, those who crowded to attack public service personnel and some people, those who destroyed government and private-owned buildings and those who are highly involved in the CDM activities by providing monetary assistance and other means. 4. As those who evade their native areas are also citizens, the State Administration Council will arrange their returns from the evaded areas to various parts of Myanmar. 5. As such, the information was released that if those who evaded to various areas, except for persons who committed any kinds of crime, wish to return to their native lands in Myanmar of their own accord due to multiple worries, the citizens abroad can contact nearby ward, village, township and district administration bodies and relevant embassies, military attaché offices and consulates in accord with the easing restrictions under the law. Information Team State Administration Council

The State Administration Council will specifically ease restrictions for service personnel, intellectuals and intelligentsia, and persons from various are- nas and citizens who, with worries, absconded from the country except for persons who committed murders, robberies, setting fires, mine explosions and intentional attacks on security troops, those who crowded to attack public service personnel and some people, those who destroyed government and private-owned buildings and those who are highly involved in the CDM activities by providing monetary assistance and other means.

40 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 29 May, total figure rises to 143,526

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 143,526 after 40 new cases were reported on 29 May 2021 according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these confirmed cases, 132,297 have been discharged from hospitals. —MNA 30 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

MNMM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNNM N NN It is necessary to control too much consumption of edible oils, monosodium glutamate, narcotic drugs, N N liquor and cigarette N N M N M SYSTEMATIC supervision must be performed to check the edible oil, whether it is refined oil or not with the aim of ensuring the people consume the healthy edible oils with quality guarantee. As Myanmar’s expectant lifespan is 67.42 years, it is the lowest among the neighbouring countries. As such, it is necessary

M to control too much consumption of edible oils, monosodium glutamate, narcotic drugs, liquor and cigarette, harming the health conditions with a conscience. N Efforts must be made for the standardization of Myanmar people’s lifespan in the world with the arrangements to supply nutritious foodstuffs at fair prices, and health awareness should be raised for the people to have a healthy lifestyle. N M N M

(Excerpt from the speech to the Management Committee meeting made by N M the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 11 May 2021)

MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN Union Minister U Aung Naing Oo inspects investment activities in Magway Region

UNION Minister for Investment After that, the Union Minis- and Foreign Economic Relations, ter visited the cattle farm of Good Vice-Chairman of the Myanmar Brother Co. Ltd. at Ye Pyae Vil- Investment Commission U lage, Myothit Township of Mag- Aung Naing Oo visited the Par- way Region. U Myo Myint Tun, agon Myay Latt Thar Co. Ltd., the farm manager, presented the and inspected the processing of current investment activities of value-added sesame products, the farm and the company’s ex- green mung bean and ground- port promotion plan for the mid nut for export, in Sa Taing Kan and long term. After hearing Village-Tract, Magway Township, the report, the Union Minister Magway Region in the morning informed the government’s in- of 29 May 2021. vestment facilitation and promo- While in Paragon Myay Latt tion activities and encouraged the Thar Co. Ltd., Company Director company to increase the cattle U Kaung Khant Zin presented the farm investment and urged to current business operation and make contract cattle farming future investment programme. with local farmers. During his The Union Minister provided the inspection tour, the Union Min- necessary assistance to increase ister coordinated and facilitated the production of value-added the requirements of the inves- sesame products to promote tors.—MNA export. Night market to be built in Magway MAGWAY Region Development Committee ket, he said. will build a night market on the river-side U Hla Myint, a resident, said, “We can road starting from the first week of June enjoy the beauty of the river with the family in Magway, according to U Htin Aung, Di- and enjoy local products and foods in one rector of the MRDC. place. It will be a popular destination for The night market will be 96-metre-long tourists from other areas.” from the “We Love Magway” place on the The night market will have about 50 Magway river-side road, and a 12-metre stalls, including food stalls and shops sell- concrete floor will be built on the river ing local products and souvenirs. There bank. will also be a parking lot and a restroom “After building the concrete floor, the beside the Kyaut Tha park connected to the night market included necessary busi- night market. The construction project is nesses will be made on it. It also aims to expected to complete in the current FY.— increase employment opportunities and Kay Tar/GNLM income for locals through the night mar- 30 MAY 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister U Chitt Naing meets Information Ministry employees

UNION Minister for Informa- minister gave necessary in- tion U Chitt Naing met staff structions to take care of men- members of IPRD and other tal and physical health, keep staff of MRTV Retransmis- honest, serve the duties with sion Station in Toungoo, Bago, goodwill and practise obtaining Thayawady and Pyay districts helpful ability in the working of Bago Region on 28 and 29 field. He then provided cash May. assistance and food aids to the During his visit, the Union staff members.—MNA

Union Minister for Information U Chitt Naing meets staff members of Thayawady District IPRD of Bago Region.

Tatmadaw provides Yangon workers’ hospital reaccepts treatments to over inpatients except for major surgery cases 225,000 outpatients

TATMADAW keeps providing medics, medical assistants healthcare services for the and nurses have conducted patients at the military hospi- 10,547 major operations and tals and temporary treatment 5,395 minor operations. hospitals in the townships of The senior doctors gave regions and states. intensive treatment the se- The Tatmadaw medical vere cases. teams comprising Tatmadaw These hospitals managed doctors, specialists, medical the birth of 13,271 babies to assistants, and nurses have date. Of those, 5,401 cases are been giving medical treat- done in the caesarean section ments to the people in order and 7,870 cases in standard to solve their difficulties in delivery. healthcare services. In addition to providing A total of 225,833 outpa- medical care to patients in tients and 67,896 inpatients need of hospitalization, Tat- reached these hospitals from madaw is making arrange- Worker’s Hospital (Yangon). PHOTO: MIN HTET 5 February to date. ments for the well-being of Senior medical experts, hospitalized patients. — MNA THE Yangon Workers’ Hospital, Efforts are made to resume the treatments for eyes and general under the Ministry of Labour, hospital’s regular operation for ailments on Monday, Wednesday Immigration and Population, has providing services to patients as and Friday; ears, nose and throat planned to reaccept inpatients possible as we can.” diseases on Monday, Tuesday except for major surgery cases The hospital temporarily and Wednesday; bone and spinal starting from 24 May, according closed for inpatients on 8 Feb- diseases on Tuesday, Wednesday Public information to an official from the hospital. ruary. Now, chronic patients, and Thursday. The hospital currently pro- kidney disease patients are be- The medicines are also vides regular healthcare servic- ing treated every day, and medi- supplied from 9 am to 4 pm on Yangon Region Administration Council is working with rele- es with medical specialists and cines are continuously provided working days. vant departments to help the businesses in the region. People assistant doctors. However, the to those treated by specialists at The Workers’ Hospital (Yan- are informed to contact the following phone numbers to get operation room can accept only public hospitals. gon) was established in 1964, ear- assistance for their small and medium-scaled businesses and outpatients. Major surgery and The hospital is being oper- lier than the workers’ hospitals investments which are facing some delays and working to do obstetric patients cannot be ad- ated with 54 per cent of medical in Mandalay and Htantabin, and new businesses. mitted to the hospital yet. staff, including assistant doctors, standing as a public hospital for Phone numbers: 01 830 1975, 01 830 2175 Acting Hospital Superin- specialists and 60 per cent of of- industrial workers and civil serv- tendent Daw Yu Yu Tin said, ficers. ants with 250 beds. — Maung Yangon Region Administration Council “Plans are underway to provide The hospital outpatient Sein Lwin (Myanma Alinn)/ all kinds of healthcare services. department provides medical GNLM

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ACCORDING to the bean trad- country and produced mainly ers, the farmers should grow in central Myanmar. more black beans and pigeon “The prices of black beans peas because the prices of and pigeon peas are dependent beans are likely to rise higher upon the demand of India. continuously till the next year In 2017-2018FY, India pro- because of high demand from duced sufficient beans for India. their country. Thus, the price “Next year, we should of Myanmar bean dropped cultivate more black beans and to K97,000 from K120,000 in pigeon peas. These beans need 2015. Since 2017, we are now to have fewer inputs and pes- seeing the lowest price of ticide. Now, these black beans Myanmar bean. A bean bag and pigeon peas are likely to containing three baskets was fetch a good price until next sold for K25,000 or 30,000. year. India has also demanded Last year, climate change in an import bean quota of 400,000 India destroyed their pulses tonnes. At present, the country plantations. Therefore, India has around 250,000 tonnes of is buying Myanmar beans, es- bean stocks. There will be a pecially the black beans and high bean demand in advance pigeon peas,” he added. until the following year. So, After harvesting paddy, the black beans are grown in October, November and December. The black beans are On 28 May, the prevailing the bean price is expected to grown chiefly in Bago and Ayeyawady Regions. The upper parts of Mandalay and Magway regions also grow a price of black bean is ranging rise next year. The price will few acres of black bean. The pigeon peas are also cultivated across the country and produced mainly in central K100,000-K130,000 per 60 viss- Myanmar. be much higher than this year. es while the pigeon peas are That is why farmers are urged Mandalay Commodity Depot October, November and De- parts of Mandalay and Magway pricing around K86,000-K95,000 to give priority to grow more elaborated. cember. The black beans are regions also grow a few acres per 60 visses, according to the black beans and pigeon peas,” After harvesting paddy, grown chiefly in Bago and Ay- of black bean. The pigeon peas Mandalay Commodity Depot. Vice-Chair U Chone of the the black beans are grown in eyawady regions. The upper are also cultivated across the — Tin Lin Htet/GNLM Fruit traders transfer money via bus terminal due to bank withdrawal restriction GENERAL Secretary U Kyaw mangoes exported to China is Soe Naing of the Myanmar declining, and the prices are Mango Market and Technol- also dropping dramatically. ogy Development said that “Previously, if we sent the fruit traders transfer money fruits today, the fruits were through bus terminals due to ready to sell tomorrow. It is money withdrawal restriction an only one day trip. Now, it from the bank. takes four or five days on the Earlier, the banks were way to the checkpoint. We are convenient to deposit and with- selling the fruits which need to draw money. Now, the banks be fresh,” he elaborated. have restricted the withdraw- The export of Seintalone al of cash. Thus, the traders mango to China has plummet- build a strong relationship with ed as China has closed some the passenger bus drivers and checkpoints because of COV- send the money through them, ID-19. Their inspection of the he added. products is taking a longer “This year, we face a finan- time than previously. cial crisis. The banks do not Last year, Seintalone man- allow the clients to transfer goes fetched around 120 Yu- the money. So, we are sending ans-130 Yuans per 16 kg basket. the money through passenger But this year, the price of buses. If we want to transfer Seintalone mangoes dropped the money, we cannot use the down to under 100 Yuans per bank anymore, and we have to 16 kg basket. transfer money via the bus sta- Currently, Myanmar has tion, said U Kyaw Soe Naing. been exporting around 10 or 15 Further, more than thou- mango loaded trucks to China sands of mango loaded trucks daily. are stranded in the Kyin San Those mangoes are from Kyawt checkpoint on the My- Sagaing and Katha townships, Now, the banks have restricted the withdrawal of cash. Thus, the traders build a strong relationship with the anmar-China border. As a re- according to the association. passenger bus drivers and send the money through them. sult, the quality of Myanmar — NN/GNLM 30 MAY 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Announcement of Union Election Commission

FROM PAGE-1 3. Findings in respective townships were as follows: Findings on Township-wise voter lists Sr Township Total polling Township List from Immigra- Those involved in voting Those involved in voter Those involved in voter station sub-commission tion department list without citizenship list more than three list more than two times scrutiny cards times holding one CSC holding one CSC 1 Khamti 34 31,384 20,194 2,840 168 2,948 2 Homalin 183 167,703 121,406 29,455 1,600 17,158 3 Leshi 55 10,919 9,262 307 70 1,108 4 Lahe 105 33,713 30,995 2,211 2,126 8,904 5 Nanyun 82 31,744 30,205 882 4,230 7,898 6 Mawlaik 52 40,348 36,764 2,085 291 4,244 7 Phaungpyin 86 86,107 72,566 13,681 355 6,672 Total 597 401,918 321,347 51,461 8,840 48,932

4. The Union Election Commission has inspected the withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot papers used for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Khamti, Homalin, Leshi, Lahe, Nanyun, Mawlaik and Phaungpyin townships of Sagaing Region together with the respective township election sub-commission, head of police force, Immigration and Population and administrators in accordance with Section 53 of the Hluttaw Election Law. 5. According to the inspection, a total of 597 polling stations in these seven townships took out 453,870 ballots and used 296,432 ballots. It left 150,536 ballots instead of 157,438 ballots. The difference was 13,775 ballots and it found 6,873 extra ballots. The extra/shortage ballots were found at respective polling stations. Findings in respective town- ships were as follows: Findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election in each township Sr Township Total polling station Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the ground Difference Missing Extra 1 Khamti 34 34,373 22,230 12,143 11,454 729 40 2 Homalin 183 179,347 116,163 63,184 59,219 7,822 3,857 3 Leshi 55 14,668 9,220 5,448 5,300 1, 036 888 4 Lahe 105 41,823 27,976 13,847 12,309 1,722 184 5 Nanyun 82 38,666 24,836 13,830 13,203 703 76 6 Mawlaik 52 46,390 31,175 15,215 15,218 195 198 7 Phaungpyin 86 98,603 64,832 13,771 33,833 1,568 1,630 Total 597 453,870 296,432 157,438 150,536 13,775 6,873 6. According to the inspections on voter lists of these seven townships of Sagaing Region, the numbers of eligible voters are more 80,571 than the voter lists according to the lists of citizens, associate citizens, naturalized citizens who had turned 18 in November 2020 of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population and Hluttaw Election Law Section 6 (a). 7. There are 51,461 non-identity voters. Moreover, Hluttaw Election Rules 15 (c) in Chapter VI, “Preparation of Voting Roll”, stated, “Whoever has the right to vote in any constituency shall not be included in the voting roll of any constituency other than that of the constituency concerned at the same time.” But, there were 8,840 persons repeated on the voter lists more than three times and 48,932 persons repeated on the voter lists two times in these seven townships of Sagaing Region. 8. The village-tract election sub-commission did not report about 9 additional voters in Form (1) of No (1) polling station of Man Sein Village-tract of Homalin Township to the township election sub-commission and they filled the names with handwriting and granted ballots with the signatures of village-tract election sub-commission chairman in place of signatures or left hand thumb fingerprints of these 9 voters. 9. The village-tract election sub-commission did not report about 5 additional voters in Form (1) of No (1) polling station of Hteinkin Village-tract of Homalin Township to the township election sub-commission and the voters cast their votes. 10. Moreover, they granted ballot papers just with a mark without registering the signs or left hand thumb fingerprint of voters in Form (1) at No (1) polling station of Poke Tho Village-tract of Homalin. 11. They granted ballot papers just with a mark without registering the signs or left hand thumb fingerprint of voters in Form (1) at No (1) and (2) polling stations in Phun Thayet village-tract and No (3) polling station in Ma Thaw Yi village-tract of Leshi Township. 12. The used ballot receipts and unused ballots of No (2) polling station in Kone Lan village-tract, No (2) polling station in Khar Lal village-tract and Lan Nout village-tract were not contained in the ballot bags for Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw and Region Hluttaw. Although the inspection team contacted the respective secretary of sub-commission and poll heads, it failed. 13. They granted the ballots just with a mark without any signatures or fingerprints of voters in Form (1) of No (1), (2), (3) and (4) polling stations of Kar Yaw Nauk Nyu village-tract of Lahe Township, No (1) polling station of Htan Nauk Kone village-tract, No (3) polling station of Dhammalar village-tract, No (1), (2) and (3) polling stations of Ant Paw village-tract, No (3) polling station of Yan Kyein village-tract, La Kyan village-tract polling station, Htan Par Khway village-tract polling station, No (3) polling station of Kyauk Kal village-tract and No (2) polling station of Kyun Khaung village-tract. 14. It found 27 used ballot receipts used in Ngain Maung village-tract polling station of Nanyun Township without the names of voters, voting no, polling station no, names of ward/village-tracts and signatures of voters. 15. The used ballot receipts and unused ballots of No (3) polling station in Kyone Yan Note Nyo village-tract of Nanyun Township were not contained in the ballot bags for Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw and Region Hluttaw. Although the inspection team contacted the respective secretary of sub-commission and poll heads, it failed. 16. Moreover, They granted the ballots just with a mark without any signatures or fingerprints of voters in Form (1) of Done Hee, Myoma, Mite and Htan Yone Ward polling station of Nanyun Township, No (2) polling station of Chamma Kauk Chanyi village-tract, No (1) polling station of Ke San Sar Lin village-tract, No (2) polling station of Ke San Laung Kyan village-tract, Lun Nuu village-tract polling station, Kar Yaw Kone Shwe village-tract, No (1) polling station of Naung Yan village-tract, No (2) polling station of Par Kyat village-tract, Ha Chun Sar village-tract polling station and Sun Ka Sun Khaw village-tract polling station. 17. Findings in these seven townships of Sagaing Region were as follows: (a) There were 298,414 voters and they used 296,432 ballots out of all withdrawals, which was 1,982 less than the numbers of voters. (b) It found 13,775 missing ballots in withdrawals and used ballots. (c) It found 6,873 extra ballots at some polling stations. (d) Some ward/village-tract election sub-commissions did not report to the respective township sub-commissions and filled the lists of additional voters in Form (1) with handwriting. SEE PAGE-7 30 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Announcement of Union Election Commission

FROM PAGE-6 (e) The signatures of ward/village-tract sub-commission chairman and secretary were not found on every page of Forms (1) according to the respective Hluttaw Election Rules 15 (a). (f) Names of the voters, voter list number, polling station number, ward/village-tract names and voters’ signs were not filled in ballot receipts used in some polling stations in casting votes. (g) Some ward/village-tract election commissions failed to return the ballot receipts and extra ballots in accordance with the law and so the ballots were found missing. (h) The non-identity voters were on the voter lists and the voters cast votes just with the certificates without any national identity cards. (i) They conducted measures that violate the law when they started collecting advance ballot. (j) They released the COVID-19 related instructions, which were not conformity with the law, to collect voter lists and advance votes when the election drew near. 18. It found voting frauds in of Khamti, Homalin, Leshi, Lahe, Nanyun, Mawlaik and Phaungpyin townships of Sagaing Region. The excess/shortage ballots were found in the inspection. They failed to follow the stipulations of the Hluttaw Election Law and Rules.

Union Election Commission

Four men charged for making arson attacks Explosives seized in in Bago Region Sagaing Region

THE police seized explosives Ward of Saing Pyin in Taw Lal in Dabayin Township of the village of Dabayin Township Sagaing Region. on 28 May. Police found explosives, in- The officials will investi- cluding 31 handmade bombs gate to take action against as- about 50 ft from an unoccupied sociates in making explosives house of Zaw Tun from No (1) according to the law. — MNA

THE insurgents set fire to the rity forces arrested four sus- The four suspects, includ- Terrorists attack cargo township administration office pects: Tin Nyunt, former ward ing Tin Nyunt, a former admin- of No (7) ward in Aye Mya Thar administrator of Aye Mya Thar istrator, will face legal actions ship, police station in Yar village-tract of the Okpo Yar village-tract, who lives in for committing arson attacks Township of Bago Region. The No (1) Ward, NLD supporter to affect the administrative Kachin, Kayah states damages were announced on Win Maung, and Chit Htike machinery of the State and 28 May. Thu and Aung Zin Htet from intimidate the public.—MNA After investigation, secu- No (1) Ward.

13 suspects arrested with arms used in riots in Kyimyindine

THE security forces detained three men, including Kyaw Thu- ra (aka) Phoe Shwe Chaw from No (13) ward of Hline Township, for taking photos of berry gates on strand road, in front of the Myawady edible oil tank in Zay THE armed terrorists at- right side of the Ayeyawady Kalay Ward of Kyimyindine tacked a cargo ship and se- River. None of the security Township of Yangon Region from curity outposts in Kachin and members and crewmen was a Light Truck on 27 May. Kayah states. injured during a 10-minute According to the words of As the Padauk vessel clash. Kyaw Thura (aka) Phoe Shwe that carries foodstuffs from Similarly, terrorists at- Chaw, the police raided "Mya" Shwegu to Bhamo of Kachin tacked the Dimawhso Myo- Ice Factory in Dhamma Thuka State, on 28 May, arrived near ma Police Station of Kayah Kyaung street in No (13) Ward Myo Gyi (aka) Tar Wai with other Kyaw Thura (aka) Phoe Shwe Naung Mo village of Shwegu State with heavy and small of Hline Township and arrested materials used in riots. Chaw, will face legal actions un- township, terrorists opened weapons. No one was injured ten factory workers, including Sa The 13 detainees, including der the law. — MNA fire at the ship from the in the attack.—MNA 30 MAY 2021 30 MAY 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9 Monastic education Thoughts on the 1900th birth anniversary of ၂၀၂၁ ခုနှစ် ကမာ့ပတ်ဝန်းကျင်ထိန်းသိမ်းရေးနေ့အထိမ်းအမှတ်ပိုစတာ schools, reliable for ‘Philosopher-King’ Marcus Aurelius children both from By Dr Myint Zan

CCORDING to various writing his ‘diary’ (more than 1100 bears his name- was proficient in Marcus did not intend to ‘pub- urban and rural areas sources, the Roman Em- years after Marcus flourished) in Pyu, or Pali languages. (Since, ac- lish’ or publicize his diary. Some Aperor and one of the few the Mon language instead of My- cording to Dr Than Tun, the Court sources said that he specifically or- UDDHIST monks have been gratifying Myanmar citizens King or Emperor who had writ- anmar or Pali language. Burmese language in King Kyansittha’s dered his ‘diary’ to be destroyed. If since the monarchical era by teaching Myanmar children ten (serious) philosophical work (Myanmar) would ostensibly have time was Mon, it may perhaps be that was the case, posterity should Bwith knowledge and religious culture as its obligations. Marcus Aurelius was born on 26 been the mother tongue of King presumed that like Marcus, who thank the persons who did not Mostly, Buddhist monasteries in rural areas have been relia- April 121 Current Era: that is 1900 Kyansitthar, albeit the late histo- apparently was bilingual –Latin obey the Emperor’s orders. ble for rural children because of creating learning opportunities years ago. There was at least one rian Dr Than Tun wrote in History and ancient Greek- Kyansitthar In late 1971, the late Burmese for them. These monasteries gave shelter as well as education to commemorative talk on 26 April of Buddhism in Burma AD 1000 was also literate in both Myan- psychiatrist Dr Ne Win suggested the local children in addition to strict guardianship for nurturing 2021 on the 1900th anniversary to to 1300 that during King Kyansit- mar and Mon languages.) The to me that I should read Marcus those children. the day of Marcus’s birth which thar’s time, the Court language non-Bamar or Myanmar language Aurelius’ Meditations (in English Thanks to the monasteries, monastic education students can be downloaded from YouTube. was supposedly Mon. King Kyan- used in the Inscriptions could have translation). Just about forty years grasp the learning opportunities to become educated, outstand- For philosophical aficionados, sitthar did construct many stone been transcribed by the Buddhist later, in late 2011, I bought and ing and polite persons with Marcus’ primary reputation would inscriptions publicly, including the monks (for Pali language) and/or read, much belatedly, the Medi- knowledge to adore Myan- be based on what can be termed famous Raza Kumara Kyauk Sar the scribes (for Pyu and probably tations. As monastic ed- mar traditions. In fact, most his ‘diary’ which was posthumous- (‘Raza Kumara stone Inscription’) Mon languages). I am grateful to Uncle Dr Ne of the top leaders of Myan- ly given the title Meditations. in four languages, namely Myan- A few parts of Burman/ Win for suggesting me to read the ucation schools mar started their learning at (Versions of English translations mar, Mon, Pali and Pyu languages. Bamar culture incorporates or is book. While he was alive, I did not monastic education schools. that I have read are by Martin (The Pyus are now extinct both influenced by Mon culture, which have the chance to thank him pri- are beneficial to Buddhist monks did not Hammond, Penguin books, first ethnically and linguistically) geographically lies south of the vately, which I publicly do now. focus on the benefit from published 2006 and by George We do not know whether or then Pagan (Bagan) kingdom Meditations of Marcus and the people, au- teaching but placed empha- Long first published 1862). not His Majesty King Kyansit- now in Central Myanmar. Just as Confessions of Augustine sis on teaching their pupils Marcus writing his Diary in thar wrote ‘a diary’ intended at Rome was apparently ‘stronger’ I would like to compare Mar- thorities need as part of repaying gratitude ancient Greek and hypotheti- least initially only for himself. I militarily than ancient Greece but cus Aurelius’ Meditations with ` to the laypersons who donat- cal of King Kyansitthar writing said this because Marcus did not arguably inferior to Greece cul- another intellectual biography to emphasize ed alms and prerequisites for his ‘Diary’ in Mon Language write his ‘diary’ or Meditations in turally, the Burmese or Burmans which was, unlike Marcus’ mas- flourishing the Theravada It is said that Marcus wrote ancient Latin. Just as Latin was (Bamars) were militarily strong- terpiece apparently intended to Myanmar Daily Weather Report raising the role Buddhism. Meditations in the (ancient) Greek the lingua franca of parts of clas- er than the Mons in the mid-11th be ‘published’ or publicized. It is (Issued at 7:00 pm Saturday 29 May 2021) In general, the urban language, although he was a Ro- sical Europe and later medieval century. But the Burmans/Bamars Saint Augustine’s (13 November Myazedi stone inscription. of such an in- schools were out of reach of man. As a person with Burmese and modern-day Christianity, the are indebted to Mons for some as- 354-30 August 430) Confessions on his writings in the Meditations. lished in 1811. BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is moderate to strong over the needy people, but monas- heritage, it occurs to me that Mar- Pali language was and still is the pects of their culture. Among oth- of a Sinner. (The version of the I prefer it over Plato’s over-rated In my (surely) partisan view, the Andaman Sea, South Bay and Eastcentral Bay of Bengal. stitution to en- tic education schools were cus’ writing in ancient Greek (on- lingua franca of Southeast Asian ers, most historians are of the view English translation that I have Apology, the, in parts, political- both Pascal’s and Freud’s books Weather is a few cloud elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. reachable for them in the line sources say ‘Koine Greek’) can Buddhism. that it was from the Mons (south read is by the late R.S. Pine-Coffin, ly distasteful Crito and in parts stated above somewhat pale in FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 30 May sure long-lasting past. Although the monas- hypothetically only be compared The fact that the Raza Kuma- of the then Pagan kingdom) that Penguin Classics). also almost amusing, phantasma- comparison with Meditations. 2021: Rain or thundershowers will be widespread in Tanin- tic education schools have with Myanmar to be more specif- ra stone Inscription was inscribed the Burmans/Bamars were intro- Augustine’s Confessions goric view of the after-life in the Even if that is not the case, at thayi Region and (Southern and Eastern)Shan, Kayin, and teaching for been facing the way of the ic Bamar (‘Burman’) King Kyan- in four languages did not neces- duced to Theravada Buddhism. which were said to have started long-winded Phaedo. (Parts of least Marcus’ Meditations are to Mon states, fairly widespread in Bago, Yangon, Ayeyawady mundane world with the ap- sitthar (1030-1112/1113 Current sarily mean that King Kyansitthar Comparison of Marcus’ Medi- to be written when he was 43 years Apology, most of Crito and only quote and translate from the late regions and Kayah State, scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, Man- needy children. pearance and reappearance Era) of the then Pagan (Bagan) or, for that matter, one of his sons tations and a few subsequent old (around 397 Current Era), and about 1/10 or less of Phaedo were Burmese author Bhamo Tin Aung dalay Region and Kachin, and Chin states and isolated in of their role, they never give kingdom (to repeat hypothetically) Raza Kumara –the Inscription now philosophical work Marcus’ Notes to Himself’ was translated into Burmese – from (9 June 1920-23 October 1978) he the remaining regions and states with isolated heavyfalls in Surely, monas- up on the obligations. started to be written when he the English translation by Ben- often used in his Burmese lan- Yangon and Taninthayi Region. Degree of certainty is (80%). In the history of Myan- was about 48 years old (around jamin Jowett- by the late Saya guage books ‘is a head above’ in STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough seas tic education mar, the Buddhist monks 170 Current Era). Parts of Augus- Zawgyi in Pa lay Toe Ni Dan Myanmar Gaung Ta Lone Thar are likely at times off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind who led the monastic educa- tine’s Confessions ‘provoked’ me ပလေတိုးနိဒါန်း(‘Introduction to ခေါင်းတစ်လုံးသာ the two works of speed in squalls may reach (30-35)mph. Wave height will be schools would tion schools tried hard to pol- (in both the positive and negative Plato’) (1st edition 1969). the said 17th and 20th-century about (6 -9)feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. ish the children to become sense of the words), and though Meditations preferred com- writers. OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood still be reliable the outstanding generations some of his feelings and confes- pared to Pascal’s Pensees and Pascal’s Pensees (‘Thoughts’) of advancement of Southwest Monsoon into the Central to be able to steer the world. sions are intense, I definitely pre- Freud’s Civilization and its is like Augustine’s Confessions, Myanmar areas. for needy chil- In fact, anyone did not iden- fer Meditations to Confessions. Discontents intense in many parts but perhaps FORECAST FOR NAYPYITAW AND NEIGHBOURING tify the monastic education (English translation of Medita- I would like to briefly mention, equally if not even more polemical AREA FOR 30 May 2021: Isolated rain or thundershow- dren from rural schools as one of the pillars tions can be downloaded for free in brief juxtaposition, the work of than it (from my memory of what ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). contributing much to the from particular websites). One two random writers who flour- I read over 37 years ago in 1983). FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA and urban areas government’s educational also wonders whether Augustine ished centuries after Marcus Au- Some philosophers have critiqued FOR 30 May 2021: One or two rain or thundershowers. Degree institutions. was familiar with or have read relius. They are Sigmund Freud’s Meditations as being ‘unsystem- of certainty is (100%). in the future. Rural children have Marcus’ work in translation since (in this writer’s view) over-rated atic’. Marcus did not intend to FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING a greater chance than the Marcus died about 250 years be- Civilization and its Discontents publish his diary in contrast to AREA FOR 30 May 2021: Isolated rain or thundershow- students of basic education fore Augustine. and Blaise Pascal’s Pensees Pascal and Freud’s ‘musings’ in ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). schools in learning religious At least some of the passages (‘Thoughts’), both of which I have their two books mentioned above. knowledge in addition to school education. Indeed, religious ad- in the Meditations are moving, read in English translations. Unsystematic may be, but Medita- EARTHQUAKE NEWS vice is a tool to nurture those students for observing the religious intellectually stimulating and to Pascal’s work, roughly the tions is still a superb work which (Issued at 20:30 hour MST) knowledge and traditional culture of Myanmar, especially to follow me, at least in the weak sense of same length as Meditations, at least in parts is inspiring in its public ethics. both words, spiritually comforting. was first published in the origi- sincerity, humanity and depth of A slight earthquake of magnitude (4.2) Richter Scale with As monastic education schools are beneficial to the people, Preference for Meditations nal French around 1670, rough- introspection. And it bears repeti- its epicenter inside Myanmar (about (12) miles southwest authorities need to emphasize raising the role of such an institution compared to Plato’s Apology, ly about 110 years after the first tion: Marcus did not intend others of Homalin), latitude 24.75°N, longitude 94.77°E, depth (15) to ensure long-lasting teaching for needy children. Surely, monastic Crito and Phaedo publication in Latin translation to read and comment on his work kilometers, about (47) miles northeast of Tamu seismolog- education schools would still be reliable for needy children from This writer does not want to of Meditations in 1558. The first more than eighteen millennia af- ical observatory was recorded at 20 hr 8min 15sec MST on rural and urban areas in the future. overpraise- but do solidly praise- English translation of Meditations ter his death. 29 May 2021. Marcus Aurelius based exclusively appear in 1792, and it was repub- SEE PAGE-12 30 MAY 2021 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Third Month of the State Administration Council Government By Kanaung

CONTINUED FROM infection in neighbouring coun- YESTERDAY tries. Economy and Investment The Ministry of Health has In the third month, the State been administering COVID-19 Administration Council stepped vaccination programmes since up efforts to facilitate the smooth 27 January 2021. As of 21 April, operations of businesses and in- a total of 1.54 million people had dustries after the long disruption been administered the first dose due to COVID-19. On 1 April 2021, of the vaccine, and some 340,000 efforts were made to speed up had been administered the sec- the operations of factories in the ond dose. In addition, the Minis- Myotha Industrial Zone in the try has been providing COVID-19 Mandalay Region. The Ministry vaccination to the staff and their of Investment and Foreign Trade families of foreign embassies in is working on procedural reforms Yangon since 5 April. to make it easier to set up new On 4 April 2021, the Eastern projects and expand businesses. Regional Military Command Tat- A ten-day Gems, Jade and madaw Hospital provided COV- Pearls Emporium conducted in containers of imported goods ID-19 testing and quarantine ser- kyats was successfully held at and 40,349 containers of export- vices for the migrant workers who Mani Yadanar Jade Hall in Nay ed products —were processed were repatriated to Kayin and Pyi Taw from 1 to 10 April. On the successfully. Some 239,043 tonnes Three hundred billion kyats have been Mon states through the border first day of the sales, the State Ad- of octane, 304,022 tonnes of diesel earmarked for purchasing medicines for areas. On 5 April 2021, medical ministration Council Chairman and 115,993 tonnes of palm oil public hospitals, and health workers who corps from the Triangle Region- viewed the Emporium, which were unloaded at the jetties. For al Military Command provided was held following COVID-19 border trade sectors, the Muse were in the CDM were repeatedly invited medical and refresher courses health rules and social distanc- trade zone earned more than $298 to return to work. On the other hand, to the members of the United Wa ing methods. Despite the situa- million between 22 February and State Army and their families in tion, the Emporium achieved its 8 April 2021, while the Myawady government doctors that force CDM on Wanhone hospital in Monghsat objectives of boosting the local trade zone achieved more than others and incite staff to shut down public Township, Eastern Shan State. gem, jade, and pearls trade. A $249 million. hospitals (expelling patients in the process) Forty-six ethnic people benefited total of 317 pearl lots were sold The Myanmar Central Bank from the Medical Course, and for K1,427.26 million, 1,955 jade Chairman and officials from the have been prosecuted and blacklisted. 24 benefited from the Medical lots for K31,595.79 million and 52 Myanmar Banks Association met Refresher Course. lots of gems for K525.8 million. on 9 April. They sought solutions The Ministry of Health and The Ministry of Investment to ensure the smooth functioning tunities to import and distribute Health and sports Sports is planning to resume op- and Foreign Economic Relations of banks and overcome current seeds, pesticides, and fertilizer. On 9 April 2021, the COV- erations in public hospitals in the is leading efforts to promote and challenges, such as reduced pub- The registration and certificates ID-19-related stay-at-home re- townships of Yangon, Mandalay, improve services for existing lic confidence in the banking sec- for export-import of agricultural strictions were lifted from some and Nay Pyi Taw. Some hospitals investors, examine the barriers tor and difficulties related to cash inputs can now be easily applied townships of Yangon, Mandalay in townships have re-opened but for investors, resolve these in liquidity for the public and for online through the Myanmar and Bago regions. The COVID-19 still do not have adequate staff line with the law, and facilitate businesses. New measures are Agricultural Inputs Registration Vaccination Fund Management due to civil disobedience by public and enhance the role of the One being put in place to resolve these System (MAIRS). Sub-Committee released public doctors and nurses. Three hun- Stop Service (OSS) Office in the challenges, including mobile and The Ministry is also taking statements on 12, 23, and 29 April, dred billion kyats have been ear- Yangon Region Office to ensure internet banking services. measures to ensure that agricul- with full transparency on the marked for purchasing medicines its smooth operation. Since Yan- tural land is not misused and that status of funding and donations. for public hospitals, and health gon Region is the most heavily Food and agriculture agricultural lands are not affected The temporary suspension of in- workers who were in the CDM invested region, the Yangon Re- During an inspection tour by economic zones and housing. ternational commercial flights were repeatedly invited to return gion Investment Committee will of the Thilawa Multi-Purpose Businesses that support the agri- to Myanmar has been extend- to work. On the other hand, gov- be closely monitoring investment Farming Zone on 30 April, the cultural sector in screening land ed to 31 May, given continuing ernment doctors that force CDM activities in accordance with the State Administration Council use rights will be prioritized. Other concerns about the COVID-19 on others and incite staff to shut law, review the case delays in Chairman highlighted the impor- concerns being addressed by the pandemic. The government has down public hospitals (expelling issuing permits, and facilitate tance of food quality and safety, as Ministry include food and nutrition implemented awareness-raising patients in the process) have submissions to the Myanmar In- well as the necessity to develop security, employment opportuni- programmes on the COVID-19 been prosecuted and blacklist- vestment Commission. The OSS high-quality varieties of paddy ties in agriculture, and livestock third wave and on the need to ed. Private hospitals and clinics members of Yangon Region daily through research. breeding, and relief plans for busi- maintain disease prevention that have allowed such doctors solve difficulties related to trade, The Ministry of Agriculture, nesses badly hit by COVID-19. measures, given the high rate of to practice on their premises, de- investment, money transfer and Livestock and Irrigation is lead- salary payment. ing a project for development of Trade flows are stepping up the farming sector with the use despite the impact of COVID-19 of modern techniques. The use and attempts to undermine the of such techniques also requires State economy. The Working technical assistance for the farm- Committee on Facilitation of ers. There are also plans to ex- Trade and Goods Ensuring the tend livestock breeding diploma swift Flow of Trade and Goods ad- courses. The Ministry is encour- dresses problems such as trade aging the import and distribution flow barriers. The records of the of agricultural inputs with high Committee show that between quality and low cost before the 22 February and 8 April 2021, a planting season in 2021. Myanmar total of 78,603 containers — 38,254 has many potentials and oppor- 30 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11 spite several warnings from the be kept open until 15 May. The come the world’s highest marble chased by the commercial air- ities to enhance the long-term government, have been banned. application deadline for doctoral Buddha image with a height of 81 lines Myanmar Airways Interna- development, peace and stability Sports competitions are be- and postgraduate applications at feet. On 19 April 2021, the seventh tional. Under instructions by the of regions and states, including ing planned at the region- and universities under the Ministry of ceremony to convey the parts of Yangon Region Administration operations to ensure security and state level. A coordination meet- Education was initially set for 6 Maravizara Buddha image and Council, highway buses were re- the rule of law, and combat illegal ing on sports competition and April 2021, but the deadline was throne to Nay Pyi Taw took place sumed, and 627 buses operating activities such as drug trafficking. construction was held on 26 April re-set to 12 April before the Thing- in Simikhon Village of Myingyan along 37 Yangon City Bus (YBS) The State Administration 2021. Football matches for men yan festival. Universities, degree Township in Mandalay Region. lines provided services during the Council’s Information Team held under 21 and women under 25 colleges, and colleges under the Thingyan festival period. weekly media briefings through years of age will be held first. Re- Department of Higher Education Transport and communica- Plans are underway to de- videoconferences, which were gion- and state-level competitions will start reopening by offering tions velop the travel and tour sector attended by local and interna- in wushu and futsal are planned final year courses and master’s The Inland Water Transport in Kengtung and Tachilek dis- tional news agencies. With full for August and September 2021. degree courses from 5 May for under the Ministry of Trans- tricts in Shan State. Efforts will transparency, the concerned the 2019-2020 academic year. port and Communications is be made to create itineraries officials clarified issues such as Reopening of schools and re-launching inland shipping that offer pilgrimages to places the ASEAN Leaders Meeting, universities Religious activities services. Myanma Railways of worship and traditional cul- the prosecution of civil servants Since the closure of schools On 4 April 2021, a ceremony has launched the Yangon-Nay tures. There are plans to develop for their incitement of others to and universities leads to learning was held to mark the arrival in Pyi Taw-Yangon passenger domestic tourism in cultural and join the civil disobedience move- losses and affects not only the Nay Pyi Taw of the first part of trains and the Yangon-Manda- scenic places in eastern Shan ment, the breach of the Nation- students, but also their parents the Maravizara seated Buddha lay, Yangon-Mawlamyine and State, with care taken to protect wide Ceasefire Agreement by and ultimately the State, the gov- image from Simikhon port. The Yangon-Pyay train services. On and promote cultural heritage the Kachin Independence Army ernment’s policy was to reopen Buddha image will be carved and 7 April, a new Airbus A320-214 sites and national parks such as who attacked Tatmadaw military schools and universities as soon assembled in Nay Pyi Taw to be- XY-ALR arrived in Myanmar, pur- the Loi Mwe National Park. bases, the attacks by insurgents as feasible. The coordination meeting on expanding business degree and law degree courses in uni- versities was held on 26 April. The Chairman of the State Adminis- tration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed the meeting. He mentioned the need to produce more graduates in law and emphasized the neces- sity for young people to gain the right education, real knowledge and relevant skills. Ten out of My- anmar’s 24 development zones (each zone containing at least one arts and science university, one technical university, and one computer science university) of-

Literature, news, and infor- against the regional command in mation Magway and Meiktila Townships, On 1 April 2021, the Ministry and the incitement of some me- of Information awarded the Sar- dia outlets using disinformation pay Beikman awards for 2019, about the events of 24 April in with a total of 29 awards for 13 Mindat Township. genres of literature. The Ministry of Information has been engaged From May 2021 towards na- in the development of Myanmar tional goals literature since 1969. It has been The common goals of all the inviting writers who face con- ethnic nationalities living in the straints in having their works country are peace and stability, published and awarding deserv- and socio-economic development ing writers for their works. On 2 of the country. At present, the April, the Pakokku Literary Prize, State Administration Council is Scholarship Prize and Pakokku U paving the way to democracy and Ohn Pe Library Book Award for socio-economic progress. The fer law courses, while efforts are 2019 were awarded. Daw Kywe Council’s Five-Point Road Map being made to offer these courses Kywe won the 2019 Pakokku U and the Nine Objectives on polit- to another ten zones. As with preceding months, April— Ohn Pe Lifetime Achievement ical, economic, and social affairs Announcements were made Award for Literature. provide the guiding framework in April to facilitate the reopen- the third month in office of the new The State Administration to achieve these goals. As with ing of the country’s educational Council’s Information Team held preceding months, April—the facilities. All teachers, academic Government—was filled with activities its 4/2021 press conference on 9 third month in office of the new and management staff under April. The Team explained the Government—was filled with ac- the Ministry of Education were to advance towards these national goals. ongoing work of the State Ad- tivities to advance towards these informed to return to work by 3 ministration Council in the eco- national goals. The way forward May. Applications for postgradu- The way forward is still challenging, but nomic, health, national security is still challenging, but with disci- ate studies and diploma courses and education spheres and the pline, goodwill and competence, for medical science and doctoral with discipline, goodwill and competence, processes to provide citizenship much progress can be made. programmes of medical and re- much progress can be made. scrutiny cards to every citizen lated universities under the Min- including ethnic nationalities. istry of Health and Sports would The Team also presented activ- 30 MAY 2021 12 PANDEMIC: WORLD/ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thoughts on the 1900th birth anniversary ...

FORM PAGE-9 to state that the 17th-century during his reign, Marcus perse- versations and ‘overhearing’, philosophical diary has not been Marcus’ ‘various hats’ and Dutch philosopher Baruch Spi- cuted Christians. One contem- including doubts, insights and translated in full into Burmese.) being less innocent than noza (24 November 1632-21 Feb- poraneous Christian commen- his philosophical stoicism. Dr Myint Zan, a retired the earlier philosopher Ep- ruary 1677) was a persecutor of tator apparently had stated that The Meditations have Professor of Law, has endowed icurus and later philosopher any person during his short life. the day of Marcus’ death was ‘a touched (in the non—theolog- funds at one of his alma maters, Spinoza Alas, at least to some, Mar- great day for Christianity’. ical sense of the words) many the Australian National Univer- Marcus is not always cus, in terms of persecuting and Marcus disdaining fame and persons for a good part of a sity (ANU), for the academic praised (far less universally causing the deaths directly or a query regarding full My- thousand years. Hence this years 2018 to 2020, the Myint praised) as a philosopher, war- indirectly of his fellow humans, anmar translation of Med- commemoration and tribute of Zan Fellowship in Philosophy rior and Emperor. As an Em- could or would not have been itations Marcus Aurelius’ work Medita- (for early career researchers) peror and warrior (though by as innocent as either Epicurus In quite a few passages from tions on the 1900th anniversary and in perpetuity, Myint Zan no means a despot), he almost or Spinoza. Both of these earli- his diary, thankfully preserved of his birth. Prize in Philosophy of Science certainly would have ‘blood on er and later philosophers have throughout all these centuries, (The writer is not aware of (for undergraduate philosophy his hands’. This would not have great admirers and also mainly the Emperor-warrior-philoso- full translation into Burmese of majors) at the Department of been the case with philosophers in the past severe critics of their pher expressed his (genuine) Marcus’ Meditations. If this has Philosophy. Three inaugural like, say, one of his predeces- philosophies and their person- disdain for fame, including (his) been done, he would be grateful Myint Zan Philosophy Fellow- sors, the ancient Greek philos- al lives. Epicurus and Spinoza posthumous fame. if knowledgeable persons can ship recipients had visited the opher Epicurus (341 -270 Before would not have authorized the Notwithstanding this dis- inform him. The writer recalls ANU Department of Philosophy the Current Era), who died 450 killings or caused the killings, in dain or equanimity about his that the veteran translator and for a few months in 2019 and years before Marcus. Epicurus war, or indeed during peacetime, fame, Marcus Aurelius’ fame politician, the late Sayagyi Thak- 2020. The inaugural Myint Zan espoused a different philoso- which Marcus in his ‘warrior throughout the centuries is es- in Ba Thaung mentioned Med- Philosophy of Science Prize has phy (Epicureanism) from that hat’ would or at least could have tablished. This is largely due to itations in one of his writings been awarded to an undergrad- of Marcus (Stoicism). done so. his Meditations which reflects in Burmese, but to the best of uate philosophy student in Feb- And it would be churlish Sources mentioned that his inner struggles, internal con- this writer’s knowledge, Marcus’ ruary 2020. APEC’s GDP projected to grow 6.3% Hong Kong tycoons offer $1 in 2021 as vaccines buoy optimism million flat to boost Covid jabs HONG Kongers reluctant to get Kong residents aged 18 and the coronavirus jab have been above who have received both given a million-dollar reason to doses of the Covid-19 vaccines roll up their sleeves after prop- will be eligible to register for the erty tycoons donated a brand lucky draw until September 1. new flat to a vaccine lottery. Only permanent residents Worth HK$10.8 million are eligible for the top prize of an (US$1.4 million), the one-bed- apartment in the world’s most room apartment will be the unaffordable housing market. lucky draw’s grand prize, the “We hope to increase Hong property developers announced Kong’s vaccination rate through Friday. the lucky draw,” Daryl Ng, the They will also offer 20 other director of the foundation said prizes worth HK$100,000 each. in a statement. The groups said Hong Kong is one of the few further details would released at places in the world to have se- a later date. cured more than enough doses The announcement came to inoculate all 7.5 million peo- three days after the city’s Chief ple. But rampant distrust of the Executive Carrie Lam rejected government combined with a calls for the government to offer lack of urgency in a compara- cash handouts to encourage in- The combined gross domestic product of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic tively virus-free city -- has led to oculations. She suggested local Cooperation is expected to grow 6.3 percent this year. PHOTO: APEC/KYODO hesitancy and a dismally lagging businesses provide the incen- THE combined gross domes- The unit forecast the re- ed States, China and Japan, inoculation drive. tives. “To offer cash or some- tic product of the 21 member gion’s growth will persist in stepped up fiscal stimulus and Seeking to boost uptake, thing physical to encourage economies of the Asia-Pa- 2022 and 2023 but at a more monetary easing measures. Sino Group, Ng Teng Fong Char- vaccination shouldn’t be done cific Economic Cooperation moderate pace of 4.4 per cent The report was issued itable Foundation and Chinese by the government,” she said. is expected to grow 6.3 per and 3.4 per cent, respectively, ahead of an APEC trade min- Estates Holdings said all Hong — AFP cent this year, turning around according to the report. “The isters virtual meeting slated from a 1.9 per cent decline in region continues to face sig- for June 5, where pandemic 2020 as they gradually reopen nificant uncertainties, largely response through trade is while COVID-19 vaccines fan linked to how the pandemic is expected to be on top of the optimism, an APEC report evolving, while job losses due agenda. showed. to the pandemic and expecta- Ministers are likely to fo- The organization’s Pol- tions of higher inflation this cus on ways to ensure open icy Support Unit said GDP year could surpass consumer markets, enable the safe and is pushed up by “pent-up de- spending,” said Denis Hew, efficient distribution of vac- mand unleashed following a director of the unit. The report cines and steer the region to- year of subdued spending,” said the 1.9 per cent contrac- ward economic recovery while but cited an “uneven recov- tion last year was less than reaffirming their commitment ery” largely due to “differ- the 2.7 per cent decline pro- to the multilateral trading sys- Hong Kong property developers are offering a chance to win an ences in vaccine access and jected a year ago as member tem, according to the APEC apartment in a lottery to boost the city’s lagging vaccine rollout. availability” in the region. economies, such as the Unit- Secretariat. — Kyodo News PHOTO: AFP 30 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ: WORLD/AD 13

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RUSSIAN energy giant THE state-backed Russian group behind a massive Gazprom said on Friday hacking campaign revealed last year has re-emerged its earnings had recov- with a series of attacks on government agencies, think ered in the first quarter tanks, consultants and other organizations, Microsoft after last year’s fall in de- security researchers said. mand and prices caused A security update from Microsoft late Thursday said by the coronavirus pan- the group known as Nobelium has stepped up attacks, demic. notably targeting government agencies involved in The group reported a foreign policy as part of intelligence gathering efforts. net profit of 447.26 billion Microsoft said it detected a “sophisticated” and rubles (€5bn) in the first large-scale campaign that delivered phishing emails three months of the year, delivering malicious software and enabling the hackers compared to 135 billion to get protected data from victims. rubles for all of 2020. Its “This wave of attacks targeted approximately 3,000 sales between January email accounts at more than 150 different organiza- and March were up more tions,” Microsoft vice president Tom Burt said in a blog than 30 per cent year-on- post. year at 2.29 trillion rubles. The news comes a month after Washington The global energy The Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany, a key part of Moscow’s export imposed sanctions and expelled Russian diplomats sector was hit hard by strategy for state energy giant Gazprom, aims to deliver Russian gas to Europe via the Baltic in response to Moscow’s involvement in the massive the onset of the corona- Sea. PHOTO: AFP/FILE attacks last year on SolarWinds, a security software firm, virus pandemic last year, the spread of COVID-19. than 25 per cent in the first In 2021 Gazprom ex- election interference and other hostile activity. — AFP with demand hammered Gas exports to Eu- quarter, with average pric- pects to increase the vol- as many countries shut rope, from which Gaz- es in rubles also increas- ume of its gas imports to down swathes of their prom derives the bulk of ing by more than a third Europe by five per cent. Apple officially puts 1st data centre in economies in a bid to slow its profits, were up more year-on-year. — AFP China into operation: media

APPLE Inc. officially put its first data centre in China into Boeing working with FAA as it halts 787 deliveries again operation this week, according to local media. The data centre was built in southwestern China’s BOEING said Friday it deliveries. With approval said. “The FAA is waiting son said there was no im- Guizhou Province jointly with a Chinese company with was working to address from the Federal Aviation for additional data from pact on 787 planes already a contracted investment of $1 billion under a 2017 agree- questions about its 787 Administration (FAA), Boeing before determin- in service. ment with the provincial government, the state-run Dreamliner from US air Boeing had resumed de- ing whether the compa- “We are working to Xinhua News Agency said Thursday. safety regulators after liveries of the widebody ny’s solution meets safety provide the FAA with ad- The centre, which started operating Tuesday, plans again suspending new Dreamliner in March after regulations. ditional information con- to offer iCloud services on the mainland, the report said, deliveries of the jet. a five-month halt. “Since the FAA has cerning the analysis and adding it is expected to further improve Chinese users’ The questions con- “Boeing still needs not approved Boeing’s documentation associated experience in terms of access speed and service reliabil- cern the inspection meth- to show that its proposed proposal, Boeing chose to with the verification work ity. od for new planes following inspection method would temporarily stop deliveries on undelivered 787s,” a Fears are mounting, however, that Apple users in production problems that meet FAA’s federal safety to its customers.” Boeing spokesperson said. China might see their information leaked to the Commu- led to an earlier pause in regulations,” the agency A Boeing spokesper- — AFP nist-led government. China in 2017 enforced a cybersecurity law amid concern that its authorities may compel foreign technol- ogy firms and governments to hand over locally stored Rolls-Royce drives up car luxury with ‘Boat Tail’ data and encryption keys in the name of protecting security. hand-crafted aluminium “It’s not us defining Guizhou has recently become the front-runner in panels and Swiss time- what the car should look China’s big data industry, Xinhua said. — Kyodo News pieces. like, it really is as it was Fashioned by Rolls’ in the past, that the client Coachbuild unit, the defines what they want to blue-painted car has been see,” he added. CLAIMS DAY NOTICE made for three clients who Rolls-Royce Motor M.V TRANG AN 06 V.0221 drove its design, according Cars, owned by German Consignees of cargo carried on M.V TRANG AN 06 to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars car giant BMW, revived the V.0221 are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving chief executive Torsten art of coachbuilding in 2017 on 30-5-2021 and cargo will be discharged into the Muller-Otvos. with the Boat Tail’s precur- premises of WILMAR where it will lie at the consignee’s “The client comes to sor “Sweptail”. risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. With a rear resembling a yacht deck and opening up for us with an idea in mind, Speculation about Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am alfresco dining, Rolls-Royce’s Boat Tail’s opulent design exactly what happened Sweptail costing some $13 to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now features also hand-crafted aluminium panels and Swiss 100 years ago when clients million was “pretty close”, declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo timepieces. PHOTO: AFP commissioned the bodies Muller-Otvos confirmed, from the Vessel. Rolls-Royce Motor for just three ultra-wealthy they wanted to see,” Mul- while reports suggest No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. Cars, which along with the clients. ler-Otvos told AFP during Boat Tail could be twice Phone No: 2301191/2301178 wider luxury goods sec- With a rear resem- the car’s launch this week the price. Shipping Agency Department tor is recovering strong- bling a yacht deck and at the company’s Good- “We are never talk- Myanma Port Authority ly from pandemic fallout, opening up for alfresco wood headquarters near ing about prices in agree- Agent For: has launched a “Boat Tail” dining, the Boat Tail’s op- Chichester in southern ment with our clients,” he M/S WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE(S) PTE LTD automobile -- tailor-made ulent design features also England. stressed. — AFP 30 MAY 2021 14 ECON: WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

NEWS Biden’s proposed budget lifts ban on IN BRIEF funding abortions G-7 trade ministers call for rules on US President Joe Biden on hood, welcomed the move. unfair subsidies, Friday proposed a $6 trillion “President Biden’s budget, budget that for first time in 45 which proposes ending the WTO reforms years did not prohibit federal Hyde Amendment, is a historic funds being used for abortion, step in the fight for reproduc- TRADE ministers from the as the Democrat leader ful- tive freedom,” she said. Group of Seven industrialized filled a campaign pledge. “For far too long, the nations on Friday called for The absence of the “Hyde Hyde Amendment has put enhanced rules on industrial amendment” in the proposed the government in control of subsidies and reforms of the budget will be subject of bit- a personal health care deci- World Trade Organization to ter debate in Congress, where sion for many people with low realize a free and fair trading elected Republicans will seek incomes.” system. to reintroduce it. The amendment was first The ministers also agreed The amendment limits the introduced after Roe v. Wade, to support the WTO’s efforts use of federal funds to finance the 1973 Supreme Court rul- in expanding the global abortions through Medicaid in Abortion rights activists rally in front of the Supreme Court in ing which authorized abortion production and distribution Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2019. PHOTO: AFP cases of rape, incest or when as long as the fetus is not yet of COVID-19 vaccines in the the mother’s life is in danger. poorer Americans. unjust, and immensely unpop- able to survive outside of the two-day online meeting that Medicaid is public health med- Describing the amend- ular,” Alexis McGill Johnson, womb, which happens at 22 to ended on Friday. ical insurance intended for ment as “racist, sexist, deeply president of Planned Parent- 24 weeks. — AFP “We call for the start of negotiations to develop stronger international rules French growth rebound fails to materialize in first quarter on market-distorting industri- al subsidies and trade-distort- ing actions by state enter- A much-expected rebound implemented in April to curb prises,” the ministers said in a of France’s COVID-battered rising COVID cases. France joint statement. economy failed to materialize has since entered a phased The statement was in the first quarter as key sec- reopening of the country. The adopted in a veiled criticism tors remained sluggish after crucial construction sector, in of China, whose generous over a year of virus restric- particular, was slow to ramp up subsidies to local companies tions, official data showed on activity after a devastating year and infringement of the Friday. for the French economy which intellectual property rights Gross domestic product declined by more than eight per of foreign companies have contracted by 0.1 per cent in cent in 2020. The sector was become a global issue of con- the first three months of the “substantially less dynamic” cern. — Kyodo News year, the Insee statistics agen- than expected, Insee said. In- cy said, in a sharp reversal of vestment, household spending its previous estimate of 0.4 per and production also fell short. Unemployment in Consumer spending declined 8.3% in April from March. PHOTO:AFP cent growth. ‘Keep cool’ Brazil hits record French authorities began The French government target in any way,” Finance ter than thought. Calling on 14.7 pct in Q1 ordering business closures and was nevertheless quick to Minister Bruno Le Maire told the country to “keep cool and travel bans in several regions confirm its five per cent GDP reporters, calling the first quar- not be disheartened by this or in March – the tail end of the growth objective for the full ter slowdown “an automatic that number”, Le Maire said UNEMPLOYMENT in Brazil quarter – ahead of a third round year 2021. revision” linked to 2020 growth that current indicators “are all hit a record 14.7 per cent in the of coronavirus restrictions “This doesn’t change our that he said had held up bet- pointing upwards”. — AFP first quarter of this year, the government in Latin Ameri- ca’s largest economy reported Thursday. Tourists scarce as travel bubbles fail to inflate The rate in the same stretch of last year was 12.2 have deflated hopes they will tiny Pacific nation of Palau last per cent as the economy herald a return to pre-pandemic week, while Hong Kong and Sin- began to be hit by the coro- normality. gapore have been struggling to navirus pandemic, which has Perhaps the world’s most stand up a quarantine-free travel claimed more than 450,000 high-profile bubble opened be- arrangement for six months. lives in Brazil. tween Australia and New Zea- Australian Prime Minister The total number of land on April 19, leading to emo- Scott Morrison will take advan- job-seekers also set a record, tional scenes as families split tage of the trans-Tasman bubble at 14.8 million, said the when borders closed almost 400 this weekend, when he travels to national statistics institute, or days earlier were reunited. New Zealand for the first time IBGE. Since then, New Zealand since the pandemic hit for talks The figures were in line has ordered partial shutdowns with Kiwi counterpart Jacinda with analysts’ forecasts. on four occasions due to virus Ardern. Brazil has been one of scares in Australian states, the The pair will meet in the the countries hit hardest by most serious of which forced South Island mountain resort of Covid-19, with 215 deaths per The travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand allowed families Melbourne into a snap lockdown Queenstown, where Ardern has 100,000 inhabitants -- the separated by Covid-enforced border closures to reunite. PHOTO: AFP this week. vowed to show him the sights, highest rate in the Americas. QUARANTINE-FREE travel “godsend” earlier this year, but A spike of Covid-19 cases in including adventure activities Its economy contracted 4.1 bubbles were hailed as tourism’s cancellations and suspensions Taiwan burst its bubble with the and glacier-fed lakes. — AFP per cent last year. — AFP 30 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR GLOBAL AFFAIRS/OBITUARY 15

Russia looms large as NATO trains Obituary Al-Hajah Nurul Nisa @ Daw San San Tint in neighbouring Estonia B.Com (A.A), B.A Age (67) IN a wooded corner of and we are progressing lin critic Alexei Navalny. Estonia 120 kilometres slowly,” French Lieuten- “The Russian Fed- • Head of Department, Auditing Department, (75 miles) from the Rus- ant Colonel Emmanuel eration will not hesitate No. (1), Regional College sian border, some 7,000 Guillez said during the to use its military power • The Islamic Centre of Myanmar soldiers are taking part exercise. against its neighbours to • Religions for Peace, Myanmar Women of Faith, Myanmar in a NATO battleground Guillez is second in obtain its strategic objec- exercise. command of a British-led tives,” said Major Gen- • Beloved disciple of K.A.F.T.G Garana Sufi With tanks and ar- battalion that is helping eral Indrek Sirel, deputy Tarigah Khalifah U Maung Maung Gyi moured personnel car- to train a group of 3,000 commander in chief of Beloved Granddaughter of [Sayar Gyi U Aung Kalay (Pyi)], beloved daughter riers on the move, mine- young Estonian con- the Estonian army who is of (Late U San Shwe) + Al-Hajjah Daw Kyi Kyi, beloved wife of Al-Haj Khalifah sweepers in action and scripts and reservists. overseeing the exercise. U Aye Lwin, beloved mother of Al-Haj Khalifah Dr. Nay Linn Aung, (Diabetologist, the crackle of gunfire, it The Spring Storm A part of the Soviet faculty, Mohawk Valley Health System) + Ma May Hnin Thu, Dr. Lwin Lwin Khine feels a lot like the real exercise is taking place Union until 1991, Estonia passed away peacefully for her return journey to the Merciful Allah, on 28th May thing. against a backdrop of re- has since joined the Eu- 2021, at St. Luke Hospital, Utica, New York, USA at 4:34 pm. “The enemy is fight- newed tensions between ropean Union and NATO ing with a lot of mines Russia and the West over and continues to harbour She will be buried at the Bosnian Islamic cemetery, Utica on 29th May 2021, at in very complex terrain, several issues including deep misgivings about 5pm. Please pray for her and all the departed souls. very wooded, very muddy, Belarus and jailed Krem- Russia.— AFP Beloved Family Internal probe clears UK US targets Belarus with sanctions PM over ‘wallpapergate’ amid Western outcry over plane BRITISH Prime Minister Geidt found that Johnson Boris Johnson acted “un- “knew nothing” about THE United States on Fri- wisely” over funding ar- how the designer make- day announced punitive rangements for a lavish over of his private quar- measures against Bela- makeover of his Downing ters was funded, noting rus targeting the regime Street flat, but was not the works had begun as of strongman President Al- guilty of any impropriety, he was critically ill with exander Lukashenko, who his ethics advisor con- Covid-19 in early April met with Russian leader cluded Friday. 2020. The prime minis- Vladimir Putin amid a glob- The finding by Chris- ter should have shown al outcry over the forced topher Geidt, the UK more curiosity later but diversion of a European government’s newly ap- believed that the putative plane. pointed adviser on min- charitable trust would White House Press isterial standards, does take care of the invoices, Secretary Jen Psaki called not entirely lift the cloud Geidt said. Officials failed for “a credible internation- over the “wallpapergate” to brief Johnson that al investigation into the affair with several other the proposed trust was events of May 23,” which probes still under way. proving hard to get off she called “a direct affront to international norms.” During talks in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, Putin warmly greeted Belarus scrambled a Lukashenko. PHOTO: SPUTNIK/AFP military jet to divert a Ry- with the European Union following a crackdown on mocracy,” Psaki said. The anair plane and arrested on a list of targeted sanc- pro-democracy protests, White House also issued a 26-year-old opposition jour- tions against key members will come into effect on “Do Not Travel” warning nalist and activist Roman of Lukashenko’s regime. June 3. for Belarus to US citizens, Protasevich who was on- Meanwhile, econom- Further US moves and warned American pas- board, triggering a global ic sanctions against nine on Belarus could target senger planes to “exercise outcry. Belarusian state-owned “those that support corrup- extreme caution” if consid- The White House an- enterprises, reimposed tion, the abuse of human ering flying over Belaru- nounced it was working by Washington in April rights, and attacks on de- sian airspace. — AFP

Publishing an annual report on ministerial interests, the UK government’s newly appointed adviser on ministerial standards found that Johnson “knew nothing” about how Mali constitutional court declares Goita the designer makeover of his private quarters was funded, noting the works had begun as he was critically ill with Covid-19 in early April 2020. PHOTO: AFP transitional president It is also likely to fuel the ground, he said, and MALI’S constitutional his seizure of power this Monday, before releasing the return to civilian rule questions about why civ- the invoices were in fact court on Friday named week. them Thursday after they after a coup last August il servants, at Johnson’s settled by the Conserva- Colonel Assimi Goita, lead- The constitutional resigned. that toppled Mali’s elected direction, were busy tive Party and a wealthy er of the post-coup junta, court said it had made the But the twin arrests president, Ibrahim Bou- working on creating a party donor. “Given the as the country’s transition- decision due to the “vacan- triggered a diplomatic bacar Keita. White House-style trust level of the prime min- al president. cy in the presidency” fol- uproar -- and marked the Keita was forced out to manage the Downing ister’s expectations for The judgement stip- lowing the resignation of second apparent coup by young army officers, led Street complex in the the trust to deliver on the ulated that Goita would caretaker president Bah within a year in the unsta- by Goita, following mass middle of the coronavirus objects he had set, this “exercise the functions of Ndaw. ble country. protests over perceived pandemic last year. Pub- was a significant failing,” transitional president to Soldiers detained Ndaw and Ouane had corruption and his failure lishing an annual report the advisor’s report said. lead the transition process Ndaw and prime min- led a transitional govern- to quell a bloody jihadist on ministerial interests, — AFP to its conclusion”, following ister Moctar Ouane on ment tasked with steering insurgency. — AFP 30 MAY 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Myanmar team to prepare ONE Full Blast Fight: Saemapetch for remaining World Cup beat Kulabdam with 1st Round KO Qualifiers SAEMAPETCH Fairtex beat Ku- MYANMAR men’s national On 7 June, Kyrgyzstan will labdam Sor. Jor. Piek Uthai in football team will prepare for take on Mongolia, and Japan the main card or Bantamweight the two remaining qualifiers of will face Tajikistan.Myanmar Muay Thai Fight of the ONE the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 will play against Kyrgyzstan on Championship event named One AFC Asian Cup, which will be 11 June and Tajikistan on 15 Full Blast at Singapore Indoor played in June.The team will June, respectively. Japan will Stadium in Singapore on 28 May. have almost two weeks to pre- also meet Kyrgyzstan on 15 Both fighters are bantam- pare as the qualifiers will be June. With just six points from weight Muay Thai division’s top played on 11 and 15 June. six games, Myanmar needs to contenders, and they put their The remaining qualifiers win the next two games to se- best efforts for their dignity. are crucial for team Myanmar cure a top position. Even at the 2:07 minute to advance to the following stag- The second round quali- mark of round one, Saemapetch es. In Group F, which includes fiers are being held in eight Fairtex defeats Kulabdam Sor. Myanmar, Japan is guaranteed groups. A total of 12 teams will Jor. Piek Uthai via knockout. to win the group with 18 points advance to the third round of the Next, in the Flyweight bout, Saemapetch Fairtex celebrates the victory after beating Kulabdam via from 6 matches with two games 2022 World Cup Qualifiers and Xie Wei “The Hunter” beat Kan- knockout at round one. PHOTO: ONE CHAMPIONSHIP remaining. Tajikistan has 10 2023 Asian Cup qualification. tharaj Agasa “Kannadiga” via points from 6 matches, and Kyr- The Myanmar national team technical knockout at 5:00 min- unanimous decision. In the Catchweight (57.7KG), gyzstan has seven points from has already played against the utes of round two. In the Featherweight fight, Anthony Do defeats Liang Hui five games. Next, Myanmar has Japan team in Chiba, so the oth- In Welterweight Kickboxing, Edward Kelly “The Ferocious” “The Little Monster” via sub- scored 6 points in 6 games, and er two matches will be played in Miles Simson “The Punisher” defeats Ahmed Faress, “The mission (triangle choke) at 3:55 Mongolia has three points from Osaka and will leave for Osaka defeats Santino Verbeek via Prince” via split decision. minutes of round two. —GNLM seven games. There are five in the coming days. — Ko Nyi matches left in Group F. Lay/ GNLM Alaba signs for Real Madrid after leaving Bayern

AUSTRIAN defender David Al- an agreement with David Al- verware. aba will join Real Madrid on a aba, who will be linked to the Alaba had said in February five-year contract after leaving club for the next five seasons”, that he would leave Bayern Bayern Munich, the Spanish Madrid said in a statement. when his contract expires at giants confirmed on Friday. Alaba will be presented as the end of the season after 13 The announcement of the a Real player after Euro 2020, years with the German club. signing of the 28-year-old, who the statement added. Alaba and Bayern were had also been linked with sev- The Austria international in talks about a new contract eral English Premier League has been hugely successful at but the club said in November clubs, comes a day after Zine- 2020 that the negotiations had Myanmar national football squad is training in Japan ahead of the Bayern, having won two Cham- remaining World Cup Qualifiers to be played in Osaka, Japan. PHOTO: dine Zidane quit as Real coach. pions League trophies and 10 broken down, reportedly over MFF “Real Madrid has reached league titles among other sil- the player’s salary.— AFP Brentford, Swansea eye lucrative Premier League promotion

BRENTFORD and Swansea will formula as Brentford unearthed slug it out for promotion to the gems such as Ollie Watkins, Said Premier League on Saturday as Benrahma and Neal Maupay. they meet in a Championship Now it is dynamic striker play-off final worth an estimated Ivan Toney, scorer of 32 goals £180 million ($255 million). this season after arriving from The Wembley showdown is Peterborough, who has taken often called the richest match Brentford to the brink of promo- in world football given the vast tion in the first season in their rewards on offer to the winners new stadium. once they reach the Premier It will be the west London League. After 74 years outside club’s second successive Cham- the English top-flight, unfashion- pionship play-off final after they able Brentford are within touch- lost to Fulham last season, hav- ing distance of an unexpected ing defeated Swansea in the berth among the elite. semi-finals. In contrast, Swansea are The Bees have failed to earn hoping to return to the Premier promotion in all nine of their Brentford and Swansea will slug it out for promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as they meet in a League after a three-year ab- play-off attempts in the Football Championship play-off final worth an estimated £180 million ($255 million). PHOTO: AFP sence. It is Brentford’s story that League but this could be their has captured the imagination Championship in 2014, the Bees Benham has introduced an most of their resources, which year after they staged a thrilling of neutrals. After spending 59 have risen well above their tradi- analytics-influenced approach are meagre in comparison with fightback to beat Bournemouth out of 60 seasons in the third or tional status thanks to innovative overseen by two directors of foot- the Championship’s wealthier 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-fi- fourth tiers before reaching the owner Matthew Benham. ball, ensuring the club make the teams. It has proved a successful nals.— AFP