PERFORMANCE OVER TWO YEARS BY MINISTRY OF COMMERCE P-6-7 (NATIONAL)

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22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR GAIN,THE night has over. The atmosphere is mild. The jazzy Asongs of little birds fill noises. the whole city.The sky is painted Another gorgeous tradition faint red.Clouds are getting ready of our Burmese people is saying to rush here and there. They have “Mingalarbar”. We say this grace- already woken Mr.Sun up. He ful word to each other when we slowly lights up our Yangon city. meet our friends or neighbours But the time is only five. Still a on the street early in the morning. little bit dark. It is early. There are also morning routines. The morning air blows But they differs in each person’s Union Minister attends HIV- Performance Over Two Years by through the hair of early walk- hobby and interest. Some walk, ers as it intenerates the mind of some do yoga and some go swim- them. Night owls are still enjoying ming. The more we exercise, the their sweet dreams while early fitter we are. birds have gathered around the As the clock strikes nine, the dining table for toothsome break- Burmese city becomes more crowded. The fast. The streets of Yangon are price-calling sounds, bus-driv still silent. The street lamps are ers’ shouts, children reading out- still glowing. However,at this time aloud, people yelling at café,all of day we open our eyes and get these give rise the complete story up from bed to fight for our lives. Morning of morning in Myanmar. Every- Every morning we have only two one love the smell of positive pos- choices continue to sleep with our sibility in the morning. Each of free ASEAN City Regional Ministry of Hotels and Tourism dreams or wake up and chase A.W Khin Myat Phone them is eager to face every day’s then it fades away. As it fades them. There’s a saying-”Always challenges coming ahead. Later, away with the morning’s air, the out at café or restaurants for remember to fall asleep with a breakfast. Though, some families the time changes. Soon, the day is est pagoda early to offer flowers various noises from the market dream and wake up with a pur prefer having at home. The quiet going to end. But every morning - and to start meditation at such fill in our environment. The clock pose.”Even if we want or not,we streets and roads are now filled in Myanmar is like a sweven. How a peaceful time. What a lovely has striken seven. all must get up and work hard to with different shapes of cars bus skookum. tradition of our Myanmar people! The city life has begun again. brighten our future. Definitely. es,bikes and motorbikes. There is- None of the mornings is So,the pleasant morning in our The workers are getting ready to Unlike other countries’ already traffic jam at some places as pleasant as our mornings country is filled with beautiful go to their jobs. Students whose morning,our country’s morning by the time the long handle of in Myanmar. All in all, I want sounds of saying prayers together school schedule starts in the tradition starts at this time of day. the clock strikes eight o’clock. to share is quote with all of with the songs of birds. Most of morning have left their homes There is always a certain thing Crowded, crowded everywhere. you — “No matter how good or our city’s morning stories are not as they start marching up to their that the Buddhists do early every At this time,Yangon city is such a bad your life is wake up each complete without the sound of”- schools. morning. Especially, the adults boom place. Wherever you go,you morning and be thankful that Meeting in Mawlamyine Pae-pyoke!”At first, it will come This is the time our mamas start worshipping and saying may see people, people every you still have one.” from the distance but later it be- or papas go to thr bazaar for the prayers. Some go to the near - Getting up an hour early is to - new day’s menu at homes. Most where. The sound of silence has comes louder, louder and louder live an hour more. So, get up early Pull-out ofsupplement the city dwellers love eating disappeared so suddenly. Maybe because it fears the thick fog of and get crazy in the Burmrse morning. Misfortune of the Stray Animals

Sandakuu Mae ed to get rid of stray dogs. Derek GRADE 4 (Y.I.S.) Mitchell, the Ambassador at that dogs. The shelter’s hope is to time, and Min his wife, were huge bring in people who will help with supporters of things we can do TNR (trap, neuter, return) to re- duce the population of stray an- MAGINE about the stray dog situation you decided to imals. take a walk outside. Once in Myanmar. They called YAS, Many vaccinations are PAGE-2 PAGE-10-11 also needed to stop spreading you look by the streets, an animal shelter, to take care diseases. stray dogs and cats are of the dogs because they don’t I want to see the dogs poisoned. Although there are many, sleeping, searching for food, and many stray animals in Myanmar, just strolling around. But these Many stray animals are suffer - don’t get too discouraged. We can animals are suffering badly. How ing from poisoning too. They are struggling to eat, drink, and find help the poor animals by adopt- are they suffering, and how can like a star. You can also feed the a place to survive. ing them, foster, and feed the you help? dogs by donating food. It takes speechless)! YAS, an animal shelter we dogs. If you want to adopt a dog, A few years ago, when Pres- 90 20 kilograms bags of dog food The stray population is pil- mentioned earlier, stands for YAS has a list of featured dogs ident Obama visited Myanmar, a month to feed the dogs at the ing up, but so as hope. You can Yangon Animal Shelter. It’s a on the YAS web site. Fostering is the Myanmar government want- shelter. Each bag of dog food help the stray dogs, even now! shelter full of approximately 500 also a good idea. Raising young costs $30.17. So it takes $2,715.3 We can form a group with differ pups will help their lives shine - per month to feed the dogs (I’m ent people, but all with one goal: help the stray animals.

Vol. V, No. 6, 8th Waxing of Kason 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 22 April 2018 Myanmar, Viet Nam to boost bilateral ties Following is the Press Release on Visit of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

AT the invitation of His Ex- Xuan Phuc at the Government Comprehensive Cooperative especially youths. 7th largest foreign investor in cellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, House. During the meeting, Partnership in August 2017, The two Leaders reaf- Myanmar. Prime Minister of the Socialist the two leaders reviewed on which has opened up a new firmed their commitment to The two sides emphasized Republic of Viet Nam, State the existing traditional friend- chapter in bilateral relations. enhance cooperation and find that the exchange of visits at all Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu ship established by National Both sides reaffirmed to new means to reach the two- levels and channels, including Kyi, paid an official visit to Viet Hero Bogyoke Aung San and strengthen further the effec- way trade target of USD 1 bil- government to government, Nam from 19 to 20 April 2018. President Ho Chi Minh, and the tiveness of comprehensive co- lion or higher by 2020 since the parliament to parliament, par- The State Counsellor was close cooperation cultivated by operation in all areas, including volume of two-way trade be- ty to party, people to people accorded a ceremonial wel- generations of leaders and peo- political, trade and investment, tween Myanmar and Viet Nam especially young generations, come at the Presidential Pal- ple from both countries. They agro-forestry and fishery, con- in 2017 has already reached will enhance and consolidate ace by His Excellency Prime also discussed the positive pro- nectivity, energy and telecom- USD 830 million, a 51% in- friendship, mutual trust and Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gresses in bilateral cooperation munications, defence, tour- crease compared to 2016. Viet cooperation between the two and held bilateral talks with in the past years, particularly ism, culture, education and Nam has risen to become the countries and peoples. the Prime Minister Nguyen the elevation of bilateral ties to people-to-people exchanges 9th largest trading partner and SEE PAGE 3 Union Supreme Court and State/Region High Courts meet to strengthen judiciary sector

IN order to strengthen the judiciary sector, the Union Supreme Court and State/Re- gion High Courts held a special coordination meeting at the Union Supreme Court meeting hall, Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday morning. In his opening speech at the meeting, Union Chief Justice U Htun Htun Oo said that judiciary power has been distributed to the Union Su- preme Court, State/Region High Courts and Courts of Self-Administered Regions and Zones, and Justices, Judg- es and Law Officers were assigned to provide justice and court administration. All those in the judiciary sector are responsible for the estab- lishment of a free, fair, trusted and beneficial judiciary system for the people. Union Chief Justice U Htun Htun Oo delivers the opening speech at the special coordination meeting to strengthen the judiciary sector at the Union SEE PAGE 3 Supreme Court meeting hall, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 22 APRIL 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Union Minister attends HIV-free ASEAN City Regional Meeting in Mawlamyine

AN HIV-free ASEAN City Re- minister. gional Meeting hosted by My- It is expected that from this anmar was held at Royal Hintha meeting, valuable experiences, Hotel in Mon State, Mawlamyine, lessons and approaches of at- on the morning of 20 April. tending nations will be shared, Union Minister for Health and practical methods and solu- and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe and tions to eradicate HIV/AIDS can Mon State Chief Minister Dr. Aye be discussed and discovered, Zan attended the meeting and and sustainable success can be delivered speeches. Present at achieved. Everyone is urged to the meeting were health officials work together by all means and from eight ASEAN countries, from all angles to eradicate and officials from the Ministry of prevent the resurgence of HIV/ Health and Sports, Mon State AIDS, added the union minister. Government ministers, Pyithu Later, the union minister Hluttaw health and sports de- and meeting attendees took a velopment committee chairman, commemorative group photo- Amyotha Hluttaw health, sports graph and observed the display and culture committee chair- booths. man, Mon State Hluttaw Speak- After the meeting, the un- er, officials from the HIV/VD ion minister and party inspected department, UN organisations, Paung Township Moattama Sta- Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe delivers the speech at the local and international NGOs, HIV-free ASEAN City tion Hospital, Paung Township Regional Meeting at Royal Hintha Hotel in Mon State on 20 April. PHOTO: MNA civil society organisations, per- People’s Hospital and the100- sonnel responsible and invited the nature of the disease and its HIV infections, no discrimination mation in real time, maintaining bed Thaton District Hospital. At guests. occurrence. Despite observa- against HIV/AIDS patients and good coordination between relat- the Thaton District Hospital, the At first, Dr. Aye Zan ex- tions and inspections, there can no deaths from AIDS, in 2011. ed entities and ministries, and union minister and party also plained the status of prevention still be hidden patients. ASEAN Practical work processes enthusiastic cooperation and inspected the kidney dialysis ma- and treatment of HIV/AIDS in capital cities were seen to have and plans were set up in order participation of the public are chine and medicines worth more Mon State. raised the momentum of coop- to prevent and eliminate HIV/ essential requirements. than Ks66.2 million donated by Dr. Myint Htwe said that eration in providing effective AIDS as a public health hazard, At the moment, the G2Z Haji Daw Toe Kyi and donors and while HIV/AIDS had significantly treatment and conducting pre- said the union minister. project is implemented in 50 the 16-bed Sangha ward worth declined due to the concerted ventive works against HIV/AIDS, Setting up supporting poli- cities, including Mawlamyine, some Ks245.5 million built and efforts of all countries, people following the launch of the HIV/ cies and laws for the success of from eight ASEAN countries donated by “Gilana Sangha Hos- should not be satisfied with this AIDS-free ASEAN Capital Cities the G2Z (Getting to Zero) pro- and will be extended to Hpa-an pital Care” group.—Myanmar and must observe from all angles project, with the aim of no new ject, obtaining news and infor- and Myawady, said the union News Agency

Fourth memorial ceremony for Hantharwady U Win Tin held

THE fourth memorial ceremony in our minds.” for journalist, writer and member Patron of the foundation, of the panel of the chairman of the writer U Moe Thu and ceremony National League for Democra- attendees also delivered speech- cy Hantharwady U Win Tin was es and read a poem in memory of held at Thiri Hall, Tawwin Hninzi and honouring U Win Tin. (restaurant), Bahan Township, The foundation secretary U Yangon, yesterday morning. Kyaw Aung said, “This ceremo- The event was attended by ny was held because of the dis- Yangon Region Chief Minister U tinct characteristics of Sayagyi. Phyo Min Thein, Yangon Region Sayagyi was selfless and at the Hluttaw Speaker U Tin Maung front line, serving the country. Tun and Deputy Speaker U Lin He led the democracy movement Naing Myint, Yangon Mayor U from the front as a leader. He Maung Maung Soe, Hluttaw rep- stands for the truth as a journalist resentatives, members of civil so- and news person. He is noticea- ciety organisations, people from ble for his steel-like strength in the literature circle, NLD mem- dealing with oppressors and soft, bers, political colleagues of U Win wax-like quality in dealing with Tin, invited guests, and admirers people, colleagues and friends. of Sayagyi Hantharwady U Win The youth nowadays should know Tin. It was organised by the Han- this.” Wreaths were laid in U Win Writer Monywa Aung Shin speaks at the ceremony in memory of and honouring U Win Tin at Thiri Hall, tharwady U Win Tin Foundation. Tin’s tomb at Yay Way cemetery Tawwin Hninzi (restaurant), Bahan Township, Yangon, yesterday. PHOTO: ZAW GYI Officials from the foundation in the afternoon, and in the early read the biography of Hanthar- his honour and remembrance, thoughts, strengths and beliefs father) have strengthened our evening, free food was served in wady U Win Tin and explained U Phyo Min Thein said, “Hon- of Hantharwady U Win Tin will be resolve in serving the country Maha Bandula Park in memory the aim of holding the ceremony. our should be given to honour- instilled in all of us. The teachings now. Because of this, Hanthar- of Hantharwady U Win Tin.— In a speech delivered in able people. I believe that the and guidance of “Ba Ba” (grand- wady U Win Tin will live forever Zaw Gyi 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

We will abolish the red tape that burdens the people and We have many opportunities to learn in order to eradicate corruption and bribery that plagues all levels of overcome and eliminate the evil legacies of the past society as we work to strengthen the moral fiber of our people. We and to fulfill the aspirations for the future of the nation. will draw out from our past experiences as a civilian government We know how much loving kindness, truth and bravery overcoming various obstacles and hardships, as we work to the best are needed; how greed, anger and ignorance can impact of our ability for the immediate present and head towards the future negatively. We have learnt the importance of having good of a democratic nation that respects human rights and is free from friends. The most important lesson we learned is the value all stains of corruption. of understanding and unqualified support of our people.

(Excerpt from the speech by President U Win Myint at the ceremony to take (Excerpt from the speech by State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu oath of office at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on 30th March 2018) Kyi on the 2nd Anniversary of NLD Government on 1st April 2018)

Myanmar, Viet Nam to boost bilateral ties

FROM PAGE 1 Tam of the Ministry of Informa- sellor and party laid a wreath at The Vietnamese side tion and Telecommunications of the Monument of National He- stressed the importance at- Viet Nam. The Memorandum of roes and Martyrs and visited tached to relations with Myan- Understanding on Information President Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt mar and reaffirmed its continued Cooperation which was signed House. The State Counsellor support for Myanmar’s effort to- by Myanmar Ambassador to also met with Staff and family wards peace and national rec- Viet Nam U Kyaw Soe Win and members of Myanmar Embassy onciliation. Likewise, Myanmar Deputy Minister Mr. Phan Tam and Defence Attache Office, My- side expressed its admiration on of the Ministry of Information anmar students and community the achievements of reforms in and Telecommunications of Viet at the Embassy and attended a Viet Nam especially for the pro- Nam. A Joint Statement was lunch hosted by Myanmar Am- gress on social-economic life of issued at the conclusion of the bassador and wife. its people and sustainable devel- Official Visit. The State Counsellor paid opment. The Myanmar side ex- In the evening of 19 April, a courtesy call on Mr. Nguyen pressed its appreciation to Viet the State Counsellor attended Phu Trong, General Secretary of Nam for its consistent support the banquet hosted by the Prime Central Committee of Commu- for Myanmar’s reconciliation Minister at the International nist Party at General Secretary’s and peace process as well as for Conference Centre. In exchange office and discussed matters re- sharing with Myanmar its expe- of their toasts, the two leaders lating to promote Myanmar-Viet rience with regard to economic recalled their shared experienc- Nam bilateral relations and co- development. The two Leaders es and struggles in historical operation; to increase contacts reiterated their commitments context and reiterated their com- between governments, parlia- to enhance close cooperation in mon aspiration to work together ments, parties, peoples espe- regional and international fora, for promoting friendship, mutual cially exchange visits of youth including ASEAN, Non-Aligned trust and benefits between the representative groups. Movement and the United Na- two countries and peoples. The State Counsellor also tions. The State Counsellor also met with Madame Nguyen Thi The State Counsellor and received Chairman of Viet Kim Ngan, President of the Na- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Vietnam’s Prime Vietnamese Prime Minister Nam-Myanmar Friendship As- tional Assembly of Viet Nam and Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receive the salute from the Guard of witnessed the signing of the sociation and Vietnamese Enter- exchanged views on parliamen- Honour at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Viet Nam. PHOTO: MNA Memoranda of Understanding prises in the morning of 20 April tary matters, sharing experience between the two countries. The 2018 and discussed the activities of reforms for the economic de- Memorandum of Understand- undertaken by the Viet Nam-My- velopment of Viet Nam and ways ister for Transport and Commu- U Set Aung and Senior Officials. ing on Cooperation in the field anmar Friendship Association to to enhance close cooperation nications U Thant Sin Maung, The State Counsellor and of Post, Telecommunications deepen bilateral ties as well as among two parliaments in the Union Minister for International Party arrived back to Nay Pyi and ICT was signed by Deputy the opportunities and challenges ASEAN and other inter-parlia- Cooperation U Kyaw Tin, Dep- Taw by air in the evening of 20 Minister U Set Aung of the Min- facing Vietnamese investors in mentary organizations. uty Minister for the President’s April 2018. istry of Planning and Finance Myanmar. The State Counsellor’s visit Office U Min Thu, Deputy Min- and Deputy Minister Mr. Phan During the visit, State Coun- was accompanied by Union Min- ister for Planning and Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Union Supreme Court and State/Region High Courts meet to strengthen judiciary sector

FROM PAGE 1 gion-wise strategic work process- Priority needs to be given to trust and confidence in courts the Union, State/Region Chief A strategic plan for judici- es for judiciary and management the systematic management of and the effective rule of law will Judges, directors general, deputy ary reform in Myanmar had been groups were formed. At the mo- court evidence and court person- be achieved. This will also sup- directors general and directors of drawn up and systematically im- ment, priority must be given to nel. Duties and responsibilities port the State’s special priority the Union Supreme Court Office plemented. A three-year strategic administer justice and conduct will be defined and assigned to work processes and economic and Office of the Union Judiciary judiciary action plan (2015-2017) court management works accord- be conducted at the township, development, the Union Chief Supervision and State/Region had been successfully imple- ing to law, codes and procedures district, state/region and union Justice said. Chief Law Officers. The special mented and a five-year strategic within a set time frame, without levels. Only then, can the aim The special coordination coordination meeting will be held judiciary action plan (2018-2022) corruption, unethical and immor- of the judiciary to provide high meeting was attended by Jus- from 21 to 22 April, it is learnt. — has been started. State- and re- al practices, he said. quality judiciary service, public tices of the Supreme Court of Myanmar News Agency 22 APRIL 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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EXPATRIATE CONSULTANT EDITOR Patheingyi Mark Angeles, markrangeles@gmail .com THE opening ceremony of and then sprinkled scented SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Patheingyi’s clock tower was water on the memorial tablet. Kyaw Myaing held at the entrance of Pathe- Afterwards chief minis- SENIOR TRANSLATORS ingyi township, Mandalay Re- ter Dr. Zaw Myint Maung and Zaw Min, gion this morning. officials gave certificates of [email protected] Win Ko Ko Aung, The Mandalay Region honour to donors who con- [email protected] Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint tributed cash to build clock Maung, Mandalay Mayor U Ye tower. The clock tower is 56 INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Ye Htut Tin, Lwin, speaker of Mandalay Re- feet high and the cost of the [email protected] gion Hluttaw U Aung Kyaw Oo, structure is 35 million kyats.

LOCAL NEWS EDITORS member of Amyotha Hluttaw It took two months to build Tun Tun Naing (Editor), Dr. Than Win and representa- the clock tower.—Myanmar [email protected] tive of the Region Hluttaw U Ye Digital News Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung and officials cut Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Min Oo cut ceremonial ribbons ceremonial ribbons at the opening ceremony of Patheingyi’s clock tower [email protected] in Mandalay Region. PHOTO: MDN

TRANSLATORS Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, Cash provided for households Ei Myat Mon Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin hit by strong winds Kyaw Zin Tun

REPORTER OFFICIALS from the Depart- partment of the Disaster Man- May Thet Hnin, [email protected] ment of the Disaster Manage- agement in Magway Region pro- [email protected] ment under the Ministry of vided 3.98 million kyats for food Social Welfare, Relief and Re- PHOTOGRAPHER and home repairs to 229 people Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar settlement provided cash and from 52 households. goods to the households hit by In addition, twelve people COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw , strong winds in Yenangyaung. from four households who suf- Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, The 52 households’s houses fered from the erosion of the Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, were destroyed by forceful winds Ayeyarwaddy River were also Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Officials from the Department of the Disaster Management in in Yenangyaung Township on 19 Sanda Hnin Magway Region provided 3.98 million kyats to 229 people from 52 provided cash and household households. PHOTO: MDN April. So officials from the De- goods.—Myanmar Digital News EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Cause of factory fire CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Two die, seven injured as vehicle overturns San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, in Dagon Seikkan Hotline - 09 974424114 on Yangon-Mandalay expressway Township under

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We appreciate your feedback and suspension bridges in Myanmar bridges. Afterwards, the director using 24 fire engines. The flame contributions. If you have any comments that will be inspected and re- In addition there will be from the China Highway Con- was successfully controlled or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email paired in order to maintain good joint cooperation between the struction Association Mr. CHU at 4.20 a.m. on the same day. [email protected] transportation and safety stand- engineers from Myanmar and Yili and the chief engineer of Action has been taken against with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only ards for the public. Professional China, to prioritize the repairs of the Department of Bridge Daw U Nyunt Shwe, manager of the able to publish “Letter to the Editor” engineers from the Department the perilous suspension bridges Thein Nu discussed conditions factory, according to the law. that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words of Bridge and the China High- and to learn how to use equip- and requirements for repairs of The cause of the fire is being please be aware that your letter will be way Construction Association ment and how to assess the the twenty-nine bridges.—My- investigated. — Ko Gyi Soe edited. will orchestrate this project. sturdiness of the bridges. Engi- anmar Digital News (Seikkan) 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 5 Myanmar set to draw $3,000 million FDI during transition period

THE Directorate of Invest- The country’s budget will ments and Company Admin- be increasingly allocated for istration (DICA) is expecting fundamental infrastructural to attract foreign direct in- building businesses, said U vestments (FDIs) worth some Aung Naing Oo, Director-Gen- US$3,000 million during the eral of DICA. transition period — April to The manufacturing and September — of the 2018-2019 real estate development sec- FY, according to a report in tors will draw the largest FDIs Myawady Daily yesterday. during the six-month interim This year onwards, the period. fiscal year in Myanmar will Myanmar received FDIs be from October to Septem- worth some $5.7 billion through ber. The six-month period 222 projects in the 2017-2018 from April to September FY. Singapore made the larg- will be considered the transi- est investments of up to $2.1 Employees work at the production line of a large garment tion period for the 2018-2019 billion, while China brought in factory in Hlinethaya Township. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR FY. $1.39 billion. — GNLM Myanmar eyes $5bn revenue from Fuel oil prices rise in post- garment sector in next 3 years Thingyan period

MYANMAR is targeting US$5 than 500 garment factories are employment opportunities for FUEL oil prices have gone up said an observer. billion earnings from the gar- operating in Myanmar with a la- the local people. compared to the prices in early The crude oil market cli- ment sector within the next bour force of more than 450,000 To meet the target income, April, according to a report in mate has an impact on the three years. workers. Garments are the sec- Myanmar garment factories City News. petroleum price. The US-led It also expects to create ond most exported item. are planning to penetrate for- Fuel oil prices are on the attacks on Syria and its plan more than 1.5 million employ- The 2016-2017 FY saw an eign markets. higher side amid “attempts to to boost petroleum production ment opportunities for the local estimated earnings of some Recently, China and Tai- control,” said a manager at a also affected the global petrole- people, according to a report $1.68 billion from garment ex- wan have expressed interest private fuel oil station. um market, noted an economic in City News Daily yesterday. ports, while the estimated value in investing in the Myanmar Octane 92 fetched Ks733 observer. In the 2017-2018 fiscal year of garment exports was some garment sector. per litre on 12 April, which in- In a bid to control the do- (FY), it earned some $2 billion $2 billion in the 2017-2018 FY. Myanmar exports gar- creased to Ks738 per litre on mestic fuel oil price, the Min- from the garment sector, ac- Since 2012, exports from ments mainly to Europe, Ja- 13 April. It hit Ks750 per litre istry of Commerce, Electricity cording to the Ministry of Com- garment factories has in- pan, South Korea and China. and above in the post-Thing- and Energy and the Myanmar merce. creased 30 per cent annually. The majority of Myanmar’s yan period. Similarly, Octance Petroleum Trade Association In 2014, Myanmar had only Therefore, Myanmar is expect- garment factories operate un- 95 price also increased from discussed matters on 12 April 300 garment factories, creat- ing to earn $5 billion from the der the cut-make-pack system. Ks805 to Ks815 per litre. in Nay Pyi Taw. The depart- ing job opportunities for some garment sector by 2020 and Recently, the garment industry During the pre-Thing- ment is also planning to dis- 250,000 people. In 2018, more create more than 1.5 million received a tax break.—GNLM yan period, petroleum prices tribute three million gallons reached an eight-week record of fuel in the market. Although high. News of production cut a good move, fuel oil stations by the global petroleum pro- will get only a small volume of Border trade fetches nearly ducing countries and the sup- the supply as there are many ply and demand gap directly outlets, said a businessman. $270 million in 13 days affected the petroleum prices, — GNLM

THE value of Myanmar’s bor- trade with neighbouring coun- Thailand border trade is con- der trade reached some US$269 tries such as Thailand, India, ducted through the Tachilek, million from 1 to 13 April of the China and Bangladesh via its Myawady, Kawthoung, Myeik, six-month transition period for 16 border checkpoints. Hteekhee, Maese and Maw- the 2018-2019 fiscal year (FY), The Sino-Myanmar border taung land points of entry. according to figures released trade is carried out through five Myanmar exports agricul- by the commerce ministry on- gates: Muse, Lweje, Kanpiket- tural products, forest products, line. ee, Chinshwehaw and Keng animal products, minerals, The export value sur- Tung, while Myanmar’s trade fisheries products and man- passed imports, with exports with India is conducted through ufactured goods, among oth- bringing in some $165 million the Tamu and Reed land points er things. Myanmar’s import 09251022355, and imports valued at $104 of entry. The trade gates with items include capital goods, Call million. Bangladesh are Maungtaw raw industrial goods and con- Thin Thin May, 09974424848 Myanmar conducts border and Sittway. The Myanmar and sumer products. — Ko Khant 22 APRIL 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Performance Over Two Years by Ministry of Commerce

By July Moe (Myanma Alin) Union Minister Dr Than Myint and officials pose for the documentary photo MYANMAR rice export broke 70 at the Commencement ceremony of years old record. Thilawa Special Economic Zone, Zone B on 24 February 2017. PHOTO: MNA Trading plays a vital role in the development of a country’s economy. As for the Ministry of Commerce, efforts are being made to transform the process of the implementation of the eco- nomic system. The following are some of the excerpts from the interview with Ministry for Com- merce Dr. Than Myint. Q : Could you let us know what the aims and Union Minister for Commerce objectives of the Ministry Dr Than Myint. PHOTO: MNA of Commerce are? A : During the tenure of the new government, the state has laid down a 12-point-econom- ic-policy which can foster the development of the country’s economy. In accordance with the state’s policy, the Ministry of Commerce has adopted 26 processes including Trade Pro- motion, Trade Facilitation, Trade Negotiation, Trade Liberalization, Trade Education and Consumer Protection, which can connect to other trading sectors. Q : Could you elaborate more about trading Union Minister Dr Than Myint attends the Eleventh WTO Ministerial Union Minister Dr Than Myint looks at avocados at the Myanmar Avocado process in Myanmar? Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2017. PHOTO: MNA Festival in Pa-O Self-Administered Zone in Shan State. PHOTO: MNA The main duty of the Minis- try of Commerce is to boost the trading and develop the private sectors as well. It is important to increase the volume of foreign exports. In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the volume of foreign export is US$ 29.20 billion and in the 2017-2018 fiscal year the volume of trade reached US$ 33.32 bil- lion. The Ministry of Commerce has laid down National Export Strategy _ NES which can help the market expansion which is needed for the economy. During Union Minister Dr Than Myint and officials cut ribbon to open the the period-of-two-year of the new Myanmar Avocado Festival in Pa-O Self-Administered Zone in Shan State. PHOTO: MNA Officials raising consumers awareness to local residents. PHOTO: MNA government, the volume of trad- ing has amounted to US$ 11.13 billion in the 2015-2016 fiscal year (over 22 per cent) which broke the years had reached the highest sues including relying on small has reached 3.584 million tons, and it has increased US$12 bil- record. Moreover the volume of point and it was a milestone in market share with neighbouring which is the highest record in lion (7 per cent). In the 2017-2018 corn exports was 1.43 tons and the trading history. Therefore it countries. Myanmar’s rice market history. fiscal year, the volume of trading the volume of raw rubber was is of great importance to boost the According to the Myanmar As a result, Myanmar has be- has become US$ 14 billion and 1.48 tons respectively. Therefore country’s agricultural produce Rice Federation (MRF), rice ex- come one of the world’s largest it had increased US$ 2.68 billion the trading volumes of these two export, we should solve some is- port in the 2018-2019 fiscal year exporters of rice.

Employees work at a CMP garment factory. PHOTO: MNA Mycotoxin analytical services laboratory. PHOTO: MNA 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

Dignitaries signing at the MoU between Myanmar and Bangladesh in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA

Union Minister Dr. Than Myint inspects pigeon peas, mung beans and pulses. PHOTO: MNA Union Minister Dr. Than Myint inspects the breeding of goats for expanding exports in Taungzin goats breeding zone in Yazaygyo, Magway Region. PHOTO: MNA

Vice President U Myint Swe and attendees pose for the documentary photo at the ceremony is the one for The ship carrying container rice to export at the port. PHOTO: MNA releasing the report on the medium-term programme (MTP) in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA

Q : Could you explain late investment across the whole these challenges and states and regional governments tion works as a focal ministry. more about relaxation of agriculture supply chain, from the obstacles? and work committees need to In conducting consumer protec- trading process? farm to the final consumer. As for the state, it is impor- coordinate and work together to tion works “consumer dispute The Ministry of Commerce Q : Could you tell us some tant to get revenues from the fulfill the requirements and over- resolution groups” were formed is targeting to boost the trading of the challenges faced export sector which is a driv- come the difficulties for private according to the law in states/ sector together with trade pro- by the Ministry of Com- ing-force of the country’s econ- sector development. regions and district levels while motion, trade facilitation, trade merce in the process of omy. Similarly, it is crucial to get According to the data, 90 per consumer information complaint negotiation, trade liberalization, trading? suitable jobs, decent income and cent of the country’s economy is centers were opened where con- trade education and consumer The government launched profits for the exporters. That’s in the private sector and 99 per sumer complaints are accepted protection which are main driv- the 12-point economic policies why we are trying many ways to cent are small and medium enter- and resolved. ing force in strengthening Myan- and objectives, which will guide By conducting consumer mar’s economic power. economic reforms and priority protection works, the public will With the aim of boosting infrastructure investments, all obtain more consumer protection the trading sector, the Ministry of which are aligned with the ad- opportunities on one side while of Commerce has relaxed some ministration’s chief objective of production and sale of goods and strict rules and regulations. Out national reconciliation. The policy provision of services will be done of 11,167 trading items, only 4,818 objectives will bring to fruition the correctly enabling the economic items are needed to apply for li- government’s plans to promote development of the country. We cense. The rest trading items can linkage between the agriculture aim at implementing consumer import according to the rules and sector and the rest of the econo- protection works and to conduct regulations prescribed by the rel- my by providing a level playing consumer protection work pro- evant Ministry. field for talented entrepreneurs cesses more widely. The liberalization process while ensuring inclusive growth As for the Ministry of Com- Containers seen at the container yard. PHOTO: MNA aims at supporting the devel- for citizens. merce, efforts are being made to opment of agriculture, public As for the Ministry of Com- get firm markets where a large prises (SMEs). Therefore SME lay down necessary trade poli- health care and infrastructure merce, efforts are being made volume of trading can flow free- development agency and work cies, rules and regulations, devel- by creating a more competitive to crack down illegal import of ly. One thing is that we need to assessment reporting group have opment of the quality of trade-re- market, with lower prices and foodstuff which can damage local take into consideration of the key been formed for the development lated organizations, smoothness high-quality products. Because small and medium businesses players who run in the private of the private sectors. of the trade, reducing transport of this reform, foreign companies and has caused health hazards sectors. We should try to deal with Q : Could you tell us re- expenses, designating quality and have been investing in the trad- to local people. their difficulties so that they can garding Customer Rights standard of the products, examin- ing sector, importing products Q : You said that there run their business and trading and other related meas- ing quality control, development with high quality standards by were many challenges successfully. ures in the implementa- of entrepreneurs and increased applying the best supply chain in the market, and let The country’s economy will tion process? sales of high-quality products in- models and practices. We expect us know how would rise only when the private sector The Ministry of Commerce stead of raw material. the trade liberalization will stimu- you plan to overcome develops. Relevant ministries, is conducting consumer protec- (Translated by Nyi Nyi Aung) 22 APRIL 2018 22 APRIL 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9

HE Earth Day is cel- was followed by the Peoples' Clear understanding ebrated to educate Climate Mobilization (April 29, people to make them 2017). As for this year, since T aware of the climate the beginning of April, docu- of NVC, return change and it's consequenc- mentaries related to the pro- es. It all started in 1970 at the tection of environments and height of the countercultural the looming threats of the cli- process is sine movements in the United States mate change are being aired of America. During the 1960s, on the TV channels worldwide qua non for when most young people in as an awareness campaign. the US broke away from the Earth Day had reached mainstream cultural concepts its present status as the larg- accomplishment of and the long-held values and est secular observance in the norms of behaviours started world, celebrated by more to break down, many activ- than a billion people every repatriation ists emerged. They protested year, and a day of action that VALUE OF FOREIGN TRADE IN MYANMAR against anything---the war in changes human behavior and (US $ Millions) Vietnam, political situations, provokes policy changes. Export Import Trade Deficit

YANMAR has a sincere desire to create conditions freedom of speech and expres- Today, the fight for a clean 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 to receive displaced persons under the principle of sion, gay rights, colour discrim- environment continues with (P) a voluntary, safe and dignified return. inations, sexual freedom and increasing urgency, as the M Myanmar is willing and ready to receive the many other things. One peace ravages of climate change verified returnees. Meanwhile, we are taking necessary steps to activist, John McConnell, was become more manifest every 11203.96 13759.50 16632.63 provide a livelihood for the returnees. one of them. His mission was 11136.88 16577.94 day. 9068.91 8977.01 12523.71 17211.07 11951.64 Unfortunately, a Myanmar delegation, which visited Cox’s to save the Earth by protecting The year 2020 will mark Bazar in Bangladesh, discovered that some media incorrectly the environments. the 50th anniversary of the 91.90 5259.43 2555.54 5441.06 reported what the delegation had said. At that time, people around first Earth Day. In honor of 4108.92 The delegation was surprised to know that displaced persons the world, especially in the this milestone, Earth Day Source : Customs Department at the camp had no knowledge about the National Verification developed and industrialized Network is launching an am- Information Unit : Central Statistical Organization Card (NVC) issuing process or countries were exposed to lead- bitious set of goals to shape When the the benefits of holding an NVC. ed gas through petrol guzzling the future of 21st century en- It is not normal that there motor vehicles. The industries, vironmentalism. Short-term fixes impede displaced persons are no returnees. Those we or rather the factories belched As global citizens, we return, they will met at the camps have ex- out smoke and sludge with lit- should also contribute to the progress of hundreds of pressed their desire to come tle fear of legal consequences protection of the environ- be able to resume back. They must be provided or bad press. Air pollution was ments. In the past, I had writ- millions of people: UN report with the forms that have been commonly accepted as the scent ten many articles related to their lives. The agreed upon by both sides. of prosperity. “Environment” the climate change highlight- Major report released in advance of the G20 and most important The situation demands was a word that appeared more ing what factors contribute World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings that we should raise awareness often in the children's spelling to cause it, the threats they thing is incorrect about the national verification bees competitions than on the pose to our Earth and how to NEW YORK – The prospects of around 800 million of the world’s poorest knowledge about process, and the eight benefits medias. counter them. Here again, I people remain dire. of holding an NVC prepared McConnell came up with would like to point out some The global economy may be experiencing a moderate upturn, and the NVC. Only a in the Myanmar and English an idea of the Earth Day cele- salient points that we should momentum around sustainable investing may growing, but the vast languages. brations to make people aware observe to rein in the climate majority of investment is still short-term oriented and commitments few realize they Only if there is an under- of the importance of protecting change. by the international community to create sustainable economies are will get their rights standing, will the displaced the environments. In 1969 at an The main idea is to reduce not being met, the UN said today. There is an increasing interest in persons return and the repatri- UNESCO Conference in San The Earth Day carbon dioxide emissions, socially responsible investing, but that is no substitute for a broader once they acquire ation works be accomplished. Francisco, he proposed a day which contribute to the green- transformation in the financial system. The report states that the cur- the NVC. In order for us to go ahead, to honor the Earth and the con- house effects that lead to the rent system rewards investors, financiers and project managers that we will need to have a clear cept of peace, to be celebrated global warming. To reduce prioritise short-term profits. Similarly, policy makers are excessively understanding that this issue on March 21, 1970. He managed carbon dioxide emissions, the focused on short-term considerations. But there is a price to pay. Infra- can best be resolved through mutual cooperation between the two to get it sanctioned in a proc- use of fossilized fuels should structure projects are shelved in favour of short term priorities. Small countries namely, Myanmar and Bangladesh. lamation written by him and By Khin Maung Myint be cut drastically by substitut- businesses and women remain excluded from the financial system. When the displaced persons return, they will be able to re- signed by Secretary General U ing with renewable or green “The good economic news in some regions masks the very real sume their lives. The most important thing is incorrect knowledge Thant at the United Nations. A energies, such as: solar, wind risk that the poorest will be left behind,” said LIU Zhenmin, Under-Sec- about the NVC. Only a few realize they will get their rights once month later a separate Earth and hydro powers. Growing retary-General for the United Nations Department of Economic and they acquire the NVC. Day was founded by United more trees will create a car- Social Affairs. “If we don’t invest in infrastructure projects like bridges, On the other hand, the displaced persons worry about their States Senator Gaylord Nelson is an annual event celebrated Nations Earth Summit in Rio people for a Climate Rally and ed States, China, and some 120 bon sink to help reduce car- roads and sewage systems, if the poorest and women are cut off from freedom of movement, the period of stay at the transit centre, as an environmental teach-in, on April 22, worldwide during de Janeiro. launched the world’s largest en- other countries. bon dioxide presence in the access to credit and other financial services, we have little prospect of resettlement in their former locations and the right to apply for first held on April 22, 1970. The which, various events are held The Earth Day 2010 came vironmental service project—A This signing fulfilled a key atmosphere. Slash and burn achieving our global goals”, he added. The lack of long-term invest- citizenship. April 22 Earth Day was original- to demonstrate support for en- at a time of great challenge for Billion Acts of Green. requirement for the entry into agricultural practices should ment horizons also means that major risks, such as those from climate We are ready to launch the repatriation process. We have set ly focused on the United States, vironmental protection. the environmental communi- It introduced a global tree force of the historic draft 'cli- also be banned. As individu- change, are not incorporated into decision-making. According to the up two reception camps and one transit centre and they are fully but an organization led by Denis As 1990 approached, a ty. Climate change deniers, planting initiative that has since mate protection treaty' adopted als, the least we can do is to report, the solution lies in a multifaceted approach. It includes changing staffed with people from the security department, the Foreign Hayes, who was the original group of environmental leaders well-funded oil lobbyists, reti- grown into The Canopy Project, by consensus of the 195 nations reduce the use of plastic bags payment practices: the compensation of financial advisors and portfolio Ministry, immigration, and people involved in the rehabilitation national coordinator in 1970, asked Denis Hayes to organ- cent politicians, a disinterested and engaged 22,000 partners present at the 2015 United Na- and packagings. managers is too often linked to short term results. More transparency of returnees. took it international in 1990 and ize another big campaign. This public, and a divided environ- in 192 countries in observing tions Climate Change Confer- All these actions would also helps: some countries now require all listed companies to disclose At the same time, the implementation of the recommendations organized events in 141 nations. time, Earth Day went global and mental community all contrib- Earth Day. The Earth Day ence in Paris. contribute much to the pro- financial risks they face from climate change. on Rakhine State, and accepting of returnees and resettlement The Earth Day 1970 gave managed to mobilize 200 million uted to the narrative—cynicism events celebrated since 1970 Many communities cele- tection of the enviroment and The report emphasises that in donor countries, political leaders works must be done in accordance with the law. voice to that emerging con- people in 141 countries, lifting versus activism. Despite these are now being held in more than brate Earth Week, an entire thus, save the Earth. must do more to meet their commitment to provide financial assistance The media plays an important role in the process of resettling sciousness, channeling the en- environmental issues onto the challenges, Earth Day prevailed 193 countries coordinated glob- week of activities focused on References: to the world’s most vulnerable countries. displaced persons, and it should present the true situation. ergy of the anti-war and other world stage. Earth Day 1990 and Earth Day Network rees- ally by the Earth Day Network the environmental issues that (1)The History of In the foreword to the report, United Nations Secretary-General With the cooperation of the media, we can overcome the ob- protest movements and put the gave a huge boost to recycling tablished Earth Day as a rele- On Earth Day 2016, the the world faces. In 2017, the Earth Day( Earth Day António Guterres said, “The world has the resources to deliver, but they stacles that are in the way of the repatriation of those who have environmental concerns on the efforts worldwide and helped vant, powerful focal point. Earth landmark Paris Agreement March for Science occurred on Network) are not allocated where they are needed most. The choices we make been displaced due to the violence in Rakhine. front page. Today, Earth Day pave the way for the 1992 United Day Network brought 250,000 (COP21) was signed by the Unit- Earth Day (April 22, 2017) and (2) Earth Day (Wikipedia) now on financing will be pivotal.” 22 APRIL 2018 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Performance Over Two Years by Ministry of Hotels and Tourism

Tourists visit community-based tourism zone in Shan State. PHOTO: Community-based tourism (CBT) projects promote tourism and create new tourist destinations. PHOTO: MNA MNA

By News Team of healthy tourism. For devel- Population, 2.9 million tourists seeking ways and means to in- (7) Six villages between Min- opment of Myanmar tourism chose Myanmar as their desti- crease number or tourists, raise gun and Kyaukmyaung OURISM, the smoke- industry, the Ministry of Hotels nation in 2016 and in 2017 the national income and create job villages for Ayeyarwady less industry, contrib- and Tourism is closely cooper- number hit 3.44 million. opportunities, among others. dolphins conservation utes directly towards ating with related ministries, (8) Kyaikthale village in Twan- Tnational economic de- international tour agencies, de- Policy of the Ministry tay Township in Yangon Re- velopment by earning foreign velopment partners and private When the incumbent gov- gion exchange, creating job opportu- tour operators. ernment took office on 1 April 2.9 million (9) Hsawlaung village in Kan- nities and flowing cash directly The number of tourists visit- 2016, the ministry laid the follow- petlat Township in Chin- or indirectly to all walks of life. ing Myanmar has increased year ing six policies and turned them tourists State Attraction, accessibility, accom- after year, and according to data into practice: (10) Villages in Shwebo District modation and administration are jointly collected with the Minis- (1) To be the most important chose Myan- in Sagaing Region the distinctive characteristics try of Labour, Immigration and contributor to the national mar as their (11) Hsithe and Myitkangyi vil- economy lages in Singu Township in (2) To preserve and conserve destination Mandalay Region natural environment, tradi- (12) Tashawn village in Hpalam tional heritage and custom in 2016 and Township in Chin State of the local people in order to in 2017 the (13) Lwenwe Pagoda Mountain sustain the development Yeseik Village in Nyaungsh- of tourism industry in My- number hit we Township anmar. (14) Saga Village in Nyaungshwe (3) To develop socio-economy 3.44 million. Township of the people and private (15) Sikyain and Pinzein villag- sector by means of tourism es in Pindaya Township in development. Community-based Tourism Danu Self Administered (4) To implement the regional The ministry designated the Zone in Shan State and international contracts following 15 areas as Communi- for the good of the national ty-based Tourism areas in the Administrative Affairs Amatures including international runners participate at the Adventure interest. interests of local people to be The ministry submitted Ho- Bagan Temple Marathon to be held in Bagan. The Adventure Bagan (5) To contribute to the peace able to enjoy the benefits in a tel and Tourism Law (draft) to Temple Marathon started in 2013. PHOTO: MNA process by developing tour- short period of time: the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. After ism sector. (1) Indawgyi Lake and villag- getting approval region and state (6) To develop sustainable and es in its environ in Kachin governments will have author- inclusive tourism. State ities to grant license currently (2) Panpet and Tanilalae villag- managed by the ministry there- Mission of the Ministry es in Loikaw in Kayah State by enabling hoteliers and tour To turn the policies into (3) Thandaunggyi area in Kayin operators to apply work license practice, the ministry is numer- State in own regions. ous missions which include, to (4) Lwekhaw, Inn Ne, Hteenae With the aim of producing name a few, seeking assistance and Katku villages in Pa-O skilled new generation staff, the necessary for prioritized list Self Administered Zone in ministry has been conducting included in Myanmar tourism Shan State courses at Mandalar College plan from development partners, (5) Villages in Myaing Town- and National Management Col- Myanmar to become prominent ship in Magway Region lege. These education facilities tourist destination by conducting (6) Magyigan Village in Sale cultivated and produced 26 B.A. Community-based tourism area in Inn Ne Village, the Pa-O region, promotion with the help of or- Township in Magway (Tourism) holders in 2017-2018 southern Shan State. PHOTO: MNA ganizations at home and abroad, Region Fiscal Year and 15 in 2018-2019 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

FY who were assigned as Upper Myanmar’s Myeik Journey, Division Clerk at the ministry. Pa-O Journey and Loikaw Journey won ASEAN Homestay Tourism Promotion and Community Based Tourism Pamphlets depicting scene Award at ASEAN Tourism Fo- of Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, rum 2017. One of the efforts the Inle, tome a few, and community- ministry made was 3rd Myan- based tourism pamphlets were mar International Travel Mart published and distributed and 2017 which showcased photos DVDs and memory sticks with a of Indian Buddhist Pilgrimage picture of Myanmar’s traditional in Yangon and Mandalay. bowl used to offer alms to monks are produced to promote tourism Human Resource industry through domestic and Development international tourism shows, for- During the second year in eign Myanmar Embassies, and office of the government, the consulate general offices. ministry conducted 51 courses Information counters are on hotel and tourism and 4,229 also opened in airports and trainees received the course Attendees pose for the documentary photo at the MoU signing ceremony between Ministry of Hotels and main tourist destinations for completion certificates. These Tourism and Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand. PHOTO: MNA the convenience of tourists. The courses produced tourist guides, ministry also has a website for housekeepers, bellboys, room tourist information and it also service staff and others. English posts information on such social and Spanish languages cours- media as Instragram, Facebook, es, hospitality courses, manage- and YouTube. ment courses were also conduct- The ministry also partici- ed by the ministry in cooperation pates in tourism expo in Singa- with partners. pore, Germany, Thailand, and Britain. To promote tourism in- Granting Hotel and Tourism dustry in the country hospitality Licenses conferences were jointly held by As tourism industry is Myanmar Tourism Federation booming in the country, the min- and Singapore-based Sphere istry granted permissions to 127 Exhibits Private Ltd. As tele- hotels and inns with 6,511 rooms vision channels are important in advance for building during for promoting tourism industry the second year in office of the State-level officials from Myanmar and Japanese guests pose for documentary photo at the second Sakura the ministry is cooperating with government. Moreover, other Festival Myanmar in Nay Pyi Taw on 14 January. PHOTO: MNA

As tourism industry is booming in the country, the ministry granted permissions to 127 hotels and inns with 6,511 rooms in advance for building during the second year in office of the government. international TV channels and licenses were granted to tour other media to air Myanmar’s guides and operators. License business. fees are also reduced by 50 % for entrepreneurs enabling them to Regional and International save cost. Cooperation Myanmar is cooperating Investment in Hotels and Tourists are enjoying traditional performence of ethnic Pa-O people in Shan State. PHOTO: MNA with Thailand’s Tourism and Tourism Industry Sports Ministry to promote tour- Up to March of 2017, the na- ism between the two countries tion saw foreign investment on year in office of the government. a service with multiplier effect Collective Strength by signing MoU on cooperation 59 hotels with 11,620 rooms at an from airlines to the vendors. The The policy of collective in tourism industry during the investment cost of USD 3805.025 Tourist Information money spent by tourists is in the strength laid down by the gov- visit of Thai minister to Myan- million. The figures jumped to 64 The ministry’s official web- nature of fragmentation flowing ernment is relevant to booming amr in January 2017. Moreo- hotels with the 12,194 rooms at site is www.tourism.gov.mm on into all walks of life. of tourism industry. All the re- ver, Myanmar and Cambodian a cost of USD 4,370.97 million. which it posts information for lated ministries are to translate ministers signed an action plan tourist who want to visit Myan- Requirements the policy into action for tourism on cooperation in Angkor-Ba- Arranging Journeys mar. At the site one can browse It is needed to ease the rules industry development. In that gan: Two Ancient Cities — One Cruise ships, chartered news in Myanmar, English, Kore- of applying arrival visa for tour- regard the Ministry of Hotels Destination in 2017. Myanmar flights, cross border caravans, an, Japanese, German, Chinese, ists’ convenience. and Tourism will cooperate with is also actively participating in river tour and yacht tour are Thai, and French languages. As regards transportation other ministries and private ASEAN’s tourism plan and plan conducted by the ministry and As tourism industry, creat- sector, airfields or airports are businesses and entrepreneurs of ASEAN and China, Japan and about 50,000 tourists enjoyed ing job opportunities and earning to be upgraded. The tasks call more for emerging sustainable Korea. the trip including balloon riding money for the nation, needs not for cooperation of other related tourism industry in Myanmar. It is worth mentioning that and marathon race in the second to apply natural resources. It is ministries. (Translated by Wallace) 22 APRIL 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Viet Nam War refugees deported under Trump struggle to settle

HO CHI MINH CITY—Nguyen checking in with immigration was nine when he boarded officials in Los Angeles. a boat alone to escape the He’s not been back since communist regime in Viet he left at age nine and is Nam for the United States. terrified about a communist Some 40 years later, he re- government he doesn’t side turned in shackles, deported with. from the only country he really “There’s nothing good to knows to one he can scarcely say about Viet Nam. The gov- remember. ernment is attacking the civil- With conspiracy and fraud ians, they don’t have any kind convictions under his belt, he of rights as far as freedom of was expelled in line with a speech or anything,” said Vu, Trump administration push who has a daughter about to to remove immigrants with graduate from high school. criminal records for convic- tions ranging from traffic of- ‘American blood’ fenses to drug-related crimes and murder. Some who have already Nguyen left his four grown been deported like Bui Hung kids and second wife Annie be- have an American parent. hind in Boston, and now spends A US soldier watching South Vietnamese refugees crowding a US Navy boat off the coast of Viet Nam at the Hung, who served six years his days aimlessly cruising the end of Vietnam War. PHOTO: AFP in an American jail for beating web because he cannot find his wife after catching her in work, or battling bureaucracy rival to the country when com- ‘Very risky’ essay this month he resigned bed with another man, said his to obtain identity papers. piling removal data. last year in opposition to the American serviceman father “I still don’t believe it,” The move comes as immi- Nguyen and nearly 30 oth- “repulsive” plan. was killed in the war and he fled Nguyen told AFP in Ho Chi gration officials ramp up raids ers landed in Ho Chi Minh City “I think fundamentally this with his family to the United Minh City this week, using only and removals of aliens from in December after a 24-hour is racist policy,” he told AFP States in 1993. his last name for safety. Mexico, Cambodia, Myanmar flight during which his hands from Ho Chi Minh City, where He says he now lives in fear “I really want to go back and elsewhere who Trump has and feet were shackled, and he he is now vice president of Ful- of police in Viet Nam. there because I lived there vowed to crack down on. has spent the last few months bright University. “I am still American, my for more of my life there Advocates argue that the uneasily settling into a city he Since many refugees sid- dad is American, my blood is than here,” said Nguyen, who’s expulsion of Vietnamese na- still calls by its former name ed with the US-backed South American,” said Hung, who not yet used to the city’s swel- tionals violates a 2008 deal that Saigon. he fears they could “end up speaks with a Vietnamese ac- tering heat and complains of says Viet Nam refugees who He says his father was shot being human rights cases” in cent using slang like “home- dry fried chicken at the local arrived in the US before the dead by communist authorities the country with a tarnished boy”. KFC. normalisation of ties between in 1979, soon after Nguyen left reputation for jailing critics There is little recourse for The former construction the former war foes in 1995 his mother behind for the US — including those who still refugees like him and Nguyen worker was sent to immigra- should not be deported. where he was taken in by Amer- pledge allegiance to the for- to return to the US, though tion detention with orders of Four refugees have filed ican sponsors for a few years. mer regime. some are hopeful they may get removal after his prison re- a class action lawsuit over Since his return, his el- That’s what Vu Ha fears. back after Trump — a man he lease last year, joining some months-long pre-deportation derly mother has been visited Immigration officials in Califor- says “has no heart” — is out 8,600 Vietnamese nationals detentions. by plainclothes police asking nia issued his removal orders of office. tagged for deportation, most But ICE says their birth about her son and he fears fur- last year after he served time Until then, Nguyen will with criminal records. nations are obligated to take ther harassment because of his for burglary and he spent near- learn to ride a motorbike, the In the 2017 fiscal year, 71 them back and that it does not family’s past work with the US ly a year in ICE custody until transportation of choice in his Vietnamese nationals were de- target immigrants “indiscrim- military. his recent release. new city, and keep in touch with ported from the US — double inately”. “It’s very, very risky,” Viet Nam still has not his wife who bid him a tearful the 2016 figure — and 76 have “ICE focuses its enforce- Nguyen said. agreed to have him back, lock- goodbye in Ho Chi Minh City been sent so far since October ment resources on individuals ing him in limbo between two Friday after a brief visit. 2017 according to data from who pose a threat to nation- Others agree. governments that do not accept “He left Vietnam as a little US Immigration and Customs al security, public safety and him. boy,” she told AFP. “Now he Enforcement (ICE) which does border security,” spokesman Former US ambassador to “I’m just stuck right in the doesn’t know what to do.”— not track refugees’ date of ar- Brendan Raedy told AFP. Viet Nam Ted Osius said in an middle,” Vu, 37, told AFP after AFP London nanny murder suspect accuses partner of drowning victim

LONDON, United Kingdom —A London’s Old Bailey court. against her with one of Kouid- Medouni admitted having dispose of her body, although man on trial over the alleged “She’s a very strong wom- er’s former boyfriends — Mark “put a little pressure” on Lion- a scientist found she suffered murder of a French au-pair in an, she can do that,” he told Walton, a former member of net by questioning her but de- bruising, and fractures to her London accused his partner on jurors. Irish band Boyzone. Kouider nied the accusations of Kouid- sternum and ribs between 36 Friday of killing the woman by Medouni claims that nan- alleged that Walton had re- er’s lawyer that he killed her. hours and three days before drowning her in their bathtub, ny Sophie Lionnet died on the cruited Lionnet to spy on her “I’m not a murderer. I dying. Prosecutors argue the shouting at her “you did it!” night of 18 September, 2017, af- in exchange for money and the didn’t hurt Sophie,” he said. pair tortured the au-pair and The 40-year-old French- ter the couple had conducted a promise of “fame”. Both defendants pleaded subjected her to interrogations, man, Ouissem Medouni, turned partially-filmed interview with The fire brigade found her not guilty to the murder charge, which have been broadcast in to co-defendant Sabrina Kouid- her in their south-west London charred remains in the couple’s however, he does admit to burn- court. er and said “you put her head home. garden on 20 September after ing the body. The trial started on 19 under the water”, before being Kouider, 35, was convinced neighbours called, concerned Lionnet’s cause of death is March and is due to continue called to order by the judge at that the victim had conspired by the thick smoke and smell. unknown due to the attempt to until 11 May.—AFP 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 N Korea’s Kim promises no more nuclear or missile tests

SEOUL — North Korean leader itive development,” said Daniel settlement can finally be reached Kim Jong Un said he would halt Pinkston of Troy University. “It’s on the peninsula. nuclear tests and intercontinen- a necessary but not sufficient step But there is a long way to go tal missile launches, in a Saturday in North Korea returning to its and Moon himself acknowledged announcement welcomed by US past non-proliferation commit- this week that the “devil is in the President Donald Trump ahead ments.” details”. of a much-anticipated summit And Christopher Green of ‘Fresh climate of de- between the two men. the International Crisis Group tente’ Pyongyang’s declaration, added on Twitter: “I don’t see how The US is seeking the com- long sought by Washington, will North Korean statement consti- plete, verifiable and irreversible be seen as a crucial step in the tutes a step toward denuclearisa- denuclearisation of the North, fast diplomatic dance on and tion. It is a moratorium on testing, while according to Moon, Pyong- around the Korean peninsula. but recommits North Korea to yang wants security guarantees, It comes less than a week nuclear weapons status.” potentially leaving much space before the North Korean leader Japan — which has seen for disagreement. meets South Korean President missiles fly over its territory — The North has long demand- Moon Jae-in for a summit in the gave a mixed response, with ed the withdrawal of US troops The declaration from Kim Jong Un was welcomed by US President Demilitarised Zone that divides Donald Trump, who said he was looking forward to his summit with the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of- from the peninsula and an end to the peninsula, ahead of the eager- North Korean leader. PHOTO: AFP fering a cautious welcome but its nuclear umbrella over South ly-awaited encounter with Trump his defence minister saying North Korea, something unthinkable in himself. site at Punggye-ri will be disman- to increasingly strict sanctions Korea did not mention the short- Washington. But Kim gave no indication tled to “transparently guarantee” by the UN Security Council, the or medium-range missiles that But Kim told the Workers’ Pyongyang might be willing to the end of testing. United States, the European Un- put Tokyo within reach. Party meeting: “A fresh climate give up its nuclear weapons, or Within minutes of the re- ion, South Korea and others. Beijing said it believed the of detente and peace is being cre- the missiles with which it can port being issued, Trump tweet- Last year it carried out its move would “help to promote the ated on the Korean peninsula and reach the mainland United ed: “This is very good news for sixth nuclear blast, by far its most process of denuclearisation and the region and dramatic changes States. North Korea and the World — big powerful to date, while Kim and attempts to find a political settle- are being made in the interna- The North had successfully progress! Look forward to our Trump traded threats of war ment” on the peninsula. tional political landscape.” developed its arsenal, including Summit.” and personal insults as tensions The EU welcomed Kim’s an- For years, the impoverished miniaturising warheads to fit Seoul too welcomed the an- ramped up. nouncement as “a positive, long North has pursued a “byungjin” them on to missiles, Kim said, nouncement, calling it “mean- Even when there was an sought-after step” on the path to policy of “simultaneous develop- and so “no nuclear test and in- ingful progress” towards the extended pause in testing, US complete denuclearisation. ment” of both the military and termediate-range and inter-conti- denuclearisation of the Korean officials said that it could not be The formal declaration of an the economy. nental ballistic rocket test-fire are peninsula. interpreted as a halt without an end to testing comes after Kim But the leader said that necessary for the DPRK now”. But Kim offered no sign he explicit statement from Pyong- reiterated the North’s nuclear as it was now a powerful state, As such the North’s nuclear might be willing to give up what yang. status in his New Year speech “the whole party and country” testing site was no longer need- he called the North’s “treasured South Korean envoys have and said he had a nuclear button should concentrate on “socialist ed, he told the central commit- sword”, saying its possession of previously cited Kim as promis- on his desk — prompting Trump economic construction”. tee of the ruling Workers’ Party, nuclear weapons was “the firm ing no more tests, but Saturday’s to tweet that he had a bigger one Several factors have driven according to the official KCNA guarantee by which our descend- news is the first such announce- of his own. the Korean rapprochement, in- news agency. ants can enjoy the most dignified ment directly by Pyongyang. Events have moved rapid- cluding the North feeling that it The party decided that nucle- and happiest life in the world”. ly since then, catalysed by the can now negotiate from a position ar blasts and ICBM launches will Pyongyang has made rap- ‘Devil in the details’ Winter Olympics in the South, of strength, concern about the cease as of Saturday — the North id technological progress in its Analysts cautioned that the and Seoul is now pushing for a belligerence of the Trump admin- has not carried any out since No- weapons programmes under declaration was promising but peace treaty to formally end the istration, and the looming impact vember — and the atomic test Kim, which has seen it subjected limited. “Certainly this is a pos- Korean War, raising hopes that a of sanctions.—AFP

INVITATION TO OPEN TENDER Japan’s Abe welcomes N Korea pledge, Sealed tenders are invited by Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health and Sports for the supply of but defence chief vows pressure Non Control Items, Machinery & Equipment and Office Equipment in the (2018) (April to September). TOKYO — Japan’s Prime a verifiable and irrevers- ballistic missiles. Onodera “(North Korea) has Tender documents are available during office hours at the Procurement and Supplying Division, Department Minister Shinzo Abe on ible manner,” Abe told said Tokyo would persist made a lot of promises of Medical Services office No (4), Ministry of Health and Saturday cautiously wel- reporters. “We want to with its policy of putting and we paid money on the Sports Commencing from (26.4.2018). comed North Korea’s watch it closely.” North pressure on Pyongyang condition that they will give Sealed bids are to be submitted to the office, not pledge to halt nuclear Korean leader Kim Jong so that it ultimately gives up experiment sites, but later than (25-5-2018)15:00 hour, after which no bid will tests and intercontinental Un pledged on Saturday up its “weapons of mass they continued,” Aso told be accepted. No telegraph/telex proposal will be accepted. missile launches but its his country would halt nu- destruction, nuclear arms reporters in Washington, For detail information please contact the Phone defence minister warned clear tests and interconti- and missiles”. Japan, a referring to Pyongyang’s No.067-3411510, 067-3411544 , Procurement and Supply Tokyo will continue to put nental missile launches, close US ally in the region, nuclear programme. Division Office, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health and Sports. maximum pressure on a move welcomed by US is in the direct firing line of The North’s declara- Procurement and Supply Division Pyongyang. President Donald Trump North Korean missiles and tion, long sought by Wash- Ministry of Health and Sports “We welcome it as a and South Korea. But De- saw two fly over its terri- ington, comes less than a forward-looking move... fence Minister Itsunori tory in 2017, sparking out- week before Kim meets but an important thing Onodera said earlier that rage and raising tensions South Korean President is whether the move will Japan “can’t be satisfied”, to fever pitch. Japan’s Dep- Moon Jae-in for a summit, lead to the complete aban- because Pyongyang did uty Prime Minister and Fi- ahead of a much-anticipat- donment of missile and not mention giving up nance Minister Taro Aso ed encounter with Trump nuclear developments in short- and medium-range also voiced scepticism. himself.—AFP 22 APRIL 2018 14 SOCIAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Natalie Portman says backed out of prize over Netanyahu

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood for the end of June. ues,” she said. of mass demonstrations, four actress Natalie Portman said One of Port- “Because I care about Palestinians were shot dead by she was backing out of a Jeru- man’s representa- Israel, I must stand Israeli forces, bringing the total salem ceremony where she was tives informed the against violence, cor- death toll since 30 March to 38. to receive a $2 million prize to foundation that ruption, inequality Netanyahu also recently re- protest against the policies of she was trou- and abuse of power,” versed a controversial deal with Israel’s prime minister. bled by “recent Portman added. the UN refugee agency aimed at “I chose not to attend be- events” in Isra- Portman did not avoiding the forced deportations cause I did not want to appear as el and “does not go into details, but of thousands of African migrants. endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu, feel comfortable her decision came The Israeli premier is also who was to be giving a speech at participating in amid a series of the subject of a series of cor- the ceremony,” Portman said in any public event controversies for ruption investigations. Police in a statement posted late Friday in Israel,” the Netanyahu and his February recommended he be on Instagram. foundation said. government. indicted in two of the cases and She also denied accusations The founda- The army has a third is ongoing. by Israeli Culture Minister Miri tion did not say come under The Genesis prize, launched Regev who on Friday said Port- which events dis- scrutiny over in 2013, is awarded to “extraor- man subscribed to the ideology tressed Portman. its use of live dinary individuals who serve as of the anti-Israel Boycott, Di- Portman said fire over the an inspiration to the next gen- vestment and Sanctions (BDS) her decision to stay past three eration of Jews,” according to movement. “I am not part of away from the award weeks foundation’s website. the BDS movement and do not ceremony had been “mis- during Recipients contribute their endorse it,” the Oscar-winning characterised”, insist- protests winnings to causes of their US-Israeli actress said. ing that she and choice, and Portman has said “Like many Israelis and wanted she intended to dedicate the Jews around the world, I can t o money to programmes advanc- be critical of the leadership in ing women’s equality. Israel without wanting to boycott Born in Jerusalem to a doc- the entire nation,” she said. tor father and an artist mother, On Friday the Genesis Prize set the record straight and gees from the Holocaust. But the clashes along the blockaded 36-year-old Portman won a best Foundation said that Portman “speak for myself”. mistreatment of those suffering Gaza Strip’s border with the actress Oscar for 2010’s psy- had cancelled her participation “Israel was created exactly from today’s atrocities is simply Jewish state. chological ballet thriller “Black in a Jerusalem ceremony slated 70 years ago as a haven for refu- not in line with my Jewish val- In a fourth straight Friday Swan”.—AFP

Dance music superstar Avicii dead at 28

NEW YORK — Avicii, seen here dance superstar was on vacation the beautiful person that he was.” performing in the southern Swed- in Oman for the first time and had Swedish Prime Minister Ste- ish city of Malmo in 2016, was extended his stay. fan Lofven called Avicii “one of among the first DJs to break “I saw him again the next the greatest names of music in through in the mainstream as day and again he was friendly, Sweden in modern times.” electronic dance music grew over humble and took some photos,” Scene ‘not for me’ the past decade from nightclubs Joshi told AFP by email. Avicii has spoken publicly to Top 40 radio Avicii was among the first in recent years about his health Avicii, one of the world’s most DJs to break through in the main- problems, including pancreatitis, Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig attend a fundraiser for The successful DJs who helped usher stream as electronic dance music triggered in part by excessive Opportunity Network, to which Craig is donating proceeds from the in the global boom in electronic grew over the past decade from drinking. The condition forced sale of his Austin Martin in New York on 9 April. PHOTO: AFP music but struggled to cope with nightclubs to Top 40 radio. He cre- him to cancel shows in 2014 as he the hard-partying lifestyle, died ated a global hit out of Coldplay’s had to have his gallbladder and Daniel Craig’s Aston Martin on Friday in Oman, his repre- “A Sky Full of Stars,” to which appendix removed. sentative said. He was 28. he added a layer of energetic In 2016, Avicii stunned fans fetches $468,500 in New York Two years after his unusual- electronica. He also helped pro- by retiring from touring when he ly early retirement from touring duce Madonna’s last album. On was just 26. “The scene was not NEW YORK —James Bond ac- charity’s board. Craig made a amid recurring health scares, Instagram, the pop icon posted a for me,” he told music magazine tor Daniel Craig’s Aston Martin, surprise appearance during the the Swedish DJ was found dead picture of herself in the DJ booth Billboard after his decision. numbered with the character’s auction, joining the Christie’s in the Gulf sultanate’s capital with Avicii and wrote: “So Tragic. “It was not the shows and signature 007, sold at auction on team to encourage a client to bid Muscat. “It is with profound sor- Goodbye Dear Sweet Tim. Gone not the music. It was always the Friday for $468,500. higher. The car, which has a top row that we announce the loss Too Soon.” other stuff surrounding it that Christie’s, which an- speed of 183 miles (295 kilome- of Tim Bergling, also known as His biggest individual hits never came naturally to me. All nounced results of the bidding, ters) per hour, is part of a series Avicii,” his management said in included “Wake Me Up,” which the other parts of being an art- had estimated the limited-edi- of just 100 which Aston Martin a statement, without specifying went to number one across Eu- ist,” he added. “I’m more of an tion midnight blue 2014 Cente- created in 2014 to celebrate the the cause of death. rope in 2013 and featured the soul introverted person in general. It nary Edition Vanquish would firm’s 100th anniversary. “The family is devastated singer Aloe Blacc. was always very hard for me. I fetch $400,000-$600,000. It is made of a lightweight and we ask everyone to please In 2015, he DJ-ed the wed- took on board too much negative All proceeds from the sale bonded aluminum structure and respect their need for privacy ding reception of Sweden’s Prince energy, I think.” will benefit The Opportunity motorsport-inspired carbon-fib- in this difficult time. No further Carl Philip and his bride Sofia. Avicii later returned to the Network, a charity helping un- er exterior. The handcrafted in- statements will be given.” The couple mourned him in a more quiet life of a studio artist. der-served youths develop their terior includes luxury leathers, Maitrai Joshi, a DJ at the statement, saying: “We had the Last year, he put out a six-song careers. Both Craig and his wife, carbon fiber and aluminum.—— Muscat Hills Resort, said he had honor to have known him and EP that featured British pop sing- actress Rachel Weisz, sit on the AFP spotted Avicii and understood the admired him both as an artist and er Rita Ora.—AFP 22 APRIL 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIAL 15 Cinema makes return to Saudi Arabia Strong winds damage 14 RIYADH— Saudi Arabia host- ed its first public film screening houses in in over 35 years on Friday, two days after US movie giant AMC Meiktila unveiled the kingdom’s debut theatre in Riyadh. A strong wind and heavy rain Clutching prized tickets for hit Dahatan Village in Kwet Nge what AMC said was a sold-out Village-tract, Meiktila Township showing of Hollywood blockbust- in Mandalay Region, on 16 April, er action film “Black Panther”, damaging the roofs of 14 houses. men and women walked into the The damaged households movie hall with tubs of popcorn were given cash and utensils and fizzy drinks. yesterday by Daw Kay Khaing Families huddled around Linn from the Meiktila Disaster movie posters to take selfies, Management Department, on soaking up an experience that A picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on 18 April 2018, shows Saudi Information Minister behalf of the regional govern- is mundane in most parts of Awwad Alawwad (C) holding a bucket of popcorn as he attends a test screening at the AMC cinema in ment. Each household received the world but a novelty in the Riyadh ahead of the first public film screening in 35 years. PHOTO: AFP Ks 62,000 in cash and utensils ultra-conservative desert king- worth Ks18,000.—Thein Myint dom. authorities to talk to audience parallels with the Saudi prince. “Welcome to the era when Kyaw (Meiktila) Saudi Arabia lifted a dec- members or attend the screen- An AMC official said the movies can be watched by Sau- ades-long ban on cinemas last ing. movie chain could possibly dis not in Bahrain, not in Dubai, year as part of a far-reaching Next up: ‘Avengers’? release the much-anticipated not in London... but inside the modernisation drive, with AMC Religious hardliners, who thriller “Avengers: Infinity War” kingdom,” Aron said Wednesday Earthquake of Entertainment granted the first have long vilified movie thea- at the cinema next week, around at the launch of the theatre. magnitude 5.2 licence to operate movie thea- tres as vulgar and sinful, were the same time as its global re- International theatre tres. AMC chief executive Adam instrumental in shutting down lease. On social media, many chains have long eyed Saudi strikes Myanmar Aron on Wednesday said its mul- cinemas in the 1980s. Saudis complained that the tick- Arabia with its more than 30 tiplex theatre at Riyadh’s King Reopening movie theatres et price of 75 Saudi riyals ($20), million people as the Middle A moderate earthquake with a Abdullah Financial District will is part of Crown Prince Mo- which included a new entertain- East’s last untapped mass mar- magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter for now operate one screen with hammed bin Salman’s ambi- ment tax and value-added tax ket, the majority of whom are Scale—with its epicenter inside a seating capacity of around 250. tious reform drive as he seeks introduced this year, was too under 25. Myanmar (some 25 miles south- He said plans were afoot to balance unpopular subsidy exorbitant in an age of austerity. AMC will face stiff compe- west of Phyu), latitude 18.28°N, for three more screens in the cuts in an era of low oil prices “If we go as a family we will tition from heavyweights such longitude 96.12°E, depth 44 kilo- coming months. Access to the with more entertainment op- need a loan,” one Saudi quipped as Dubai-based VOX Cinemas, metres, some 99 miles north of tightly guarded cinema complex, tions — despite the risk of riling on Twitter. which on Thursday announced Kaba-Aye seismological observa- although open to moviegoers is hardliners. Saudis currently splurge it had also secured a govern- tory in Yangon — was recorded highly restricted. The choice of “Black Pan- billions of dollars annually to ment licence to operate in Saudi at (04)hr (58)min (42)sec M.S.T. An AFP reporter was invit- ther”, a film about a young mon- see films and visit amusement Arabia and would open the king- on 21 April 2018, according to the ed to Friday’s opening but was arch of a fictional resource-rich parks in neighbouring tourist dom’s first IMAX theatre in the Department of Meteorology and not allowed by AMC and Saudi African kingdom, has drawn hubs like Dubai and Bahrain. coming days.—AFP Hydrology.—KZT

Budapest int’l book festival awards grand prize to German-Austrian writer Daniel Kehlmann

BUDAPEST — The 25th Bu- contemporary German liter- and Information Minister of personal differences, while The 25th Budapest Interna- dapest International Book ature, was born in Munich in Serbia said. its popularity kept on grow- tional Book Festival is the host Festival was inaugurated on 1975, and is currently living in “In the last 25 years, the ing,” Gergely Prohle general of more than 170 programmes Thursday with the attribution Vienna and Berlin. His novels book festival maintained the manager of the Petofi Literary with 160 exhibitors coming from of the Budapest Grand Prize to and essays gave him immense same level of quality, and did Museum said at the opening 26 countries. The festival will German-Austrian writer Daniel popularity since his twenties not give in to partisanship or ceremony. close on 22 April. —Xinhua Kehlmann. in Germany, while his novel The prize was given to him “Measuring the World” brought by Melinda Nagyne Varga, head him worldwide fame. Sold in 2.3 of the cultural department of the million copies only in Germa- Budapest city hall, and Katalin ny, the masterpiece has been Gal, president of the Association translated into 46 languages, of Hungarian Publishers’ and including Hungarian. His critics Booksellers’ Association. worldwide praised the sophis- “Daniel Kehlmann’s lit- tication, tremendous material erature is great and worthily knowledge, intelligence, and popular, his works are char- unrivaled humor of the oeuvre. acterized by graceful and per- Besides Kehlmann, Serbia ceptual philosophies, sensuous was also the honorary guest of resignation and incredibly exact the book festival. contemporary narratives,” Hun- “Thanks to the book festival, garian writer Laszlo Darvasi the Serbian culture and liter- said, in his speech praising the ature can symbolically come German-Austrian author. He back to Budapest, where the added that Daniel Kehlmann’s first modern Serbian cultural stories were film-like, vivid, and institutions were created in the People visit the 25th Budapest International Book Festival in Budapest, Hungary, on 19 April 2018. The 25th fascinatingly conscious. first half of the 19th century,” Budapest International Book Festival was inaugurated on Thursday with the attribution of the Budapest Grand The writer, a “prodigy” of Vladan Vukosavljevic, Culture Prize to German-Austrian writer Daniel Kehlmann. PHOTO: XINHUA 22 APRIL 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MIC team to compete in ISPE edges Yadanabon in U-21 MNL tourney THE Institute of Sports and bon was forced to change to a AFF Futsal tourney Physical Education (ISPE A) defensive style of play. FC beat Yadanabon FC by a With steady playmaking, score of 1-0 at Salin Stadium ISPE got on the scoreboard in Yangon yesterday in a Week- with a beautiful goal by ISPE 12 match of the 2018 MPT star Khin Kyaw Win, who was Myanmar National League (U able to weave through a maze 21). of defenders and score at the With both teams fighting 74-minute mark. for first place in the league Following ISPE’s goal, Ya- standings, yesterday’s match danabon’s play turned fast and was a thriller, with fast attacks a little rough. by both teams. Kyaw Thet Oo and Aung But with both teams pos- Wunna Soe from Yadanabon sessing talented defenders, got red cards. the attacks on both sides were Yadanabon was crippled thwarted by effective clearanc- with two players lost, but ISPE es, resulting in the first half still could not score. ISPE’s ending in a scoreless tie. lone goal turned out to be The ISPE team was much enough for the win. better in the second half after With the victory, ISPE a change in tactics. remains in first place, with As ISPE used power plays Yadanbon close behind in sec- and accurate passing, Yadana- ond place.—Kyaw Zin Lin Champion of the 2018 MFF Futsal Open Cup, MIC team. PHOTO:MFF FUTSAL

MYANMAR Imperial College, In Group B, Thailand Coast Heat FC on 17 July. the winner of the 2018 MFF Futsal Club, Bankok BTS FC, The group matches of the Futsal Open Cup, will compete Malaysian Futsal Club, Melaka championship will play from 15 in the 2018 AFF Futsal Cham- United Soccer Association, the to 17 July and the semi-final pionship in Jakarta, Indonesia second winner of the Indone- matches will be on 19 July. from 15 to 21 July. sian IDN Futsal League and The third place match and Myanmar Imperial Col- the Vietnamese Club Sanatech final match will be played on lege (MIC) is in Group A along Khanh Hoa FC will fight to 21 July. with Brunei Futsal Club Ar- advance to the next stage of Myanmar hosted the bisyam FC, Cambodian Futsal the tournament. AFF Futsal Championship Club, UYFC Komchaymear, MIC will play Arbisyam in 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw and and Australian Club East FC on 15 July, UYFC Kom- earned the bronze medal— Players from Yadanabon (blue) and ISPE (red) vie for the ball in Coast Heat FC. chaymear FC on 16 July, East KyawZin Lin yesterday’s MNL U-21 match. PHOTO:MNL Japan beat Australia 1-0, win 2nd-straight Women’s Asian Cup

AMMAN — Japan won back- attempts by the Matildas. She by little throughout the five to-back Women’s Asian Cup stopped shots by Sam Kerr and matches of the tournament. trophies Friday with a 1-0 Lisa De Vanna right before I’m really glad we won,” Iwa- victory over Australia in the saving Elise Kellond-Knight’s buchi said. tournament final. attempt from the spot. Japan and Australia faced Substitute Kumi Yokoyama The victory gave head each other in their final Group scored the 84th-minute winner coach Asako Takakura her B match last week, a 1-1 draw at Jordan’s Amman Interna- first major international tro- that earned both teams quali- tional Stadium in a replay phy since taking the job in fication to the 2019 FIFA Wom- of the 2014 final, when Nade- April 2016. en’s World Cup in France. shiko Japan edged the Matil- “It was a very close Nadeshiko Japan, ranked das 1-0. match,” Takakura said. “We 11th in the world, advanced to Japan was made to defend struggled for a while in the the final by beating eight-time for the majority of the match match, but I want to congrat- champions China 3-1 in Tues- as Australia took 22 shots to Members of the Japanese women’s national soccer team celebrate ulate the girls for winning by day’s semifinal. Nadeshiko’s five. Japan, how- after winning back-to-back Women’s Asian Cup trophies on April playing with persistence.” Australia had a harder ever, converted one of its few 20, 2018, with a 1-0 victory over Australia in the tournament final in Nadeshiko striker Mana time reaching the final, beating chances after Yokoyama was Amman. PHOTO: KYODO NEWS Iwabuchi was named the tour- Thailand 3-1 on penalties after introduced in the 72nd minute. nament’s most valuable player their semi was deadlocked 2-2 The forward received the about 17 metres. goals at the tournament. after scoring two goals and at the end of extra time. Chi- ball from Yui Hasegawa and “I knew before I got (the Nadeshiko keeper Ayaka playing the full 90 minutes na settled for third after a 3-1 dribbled between two oppo- pass) that it was coming. But Yamashita gave a stellar per- in each of Nadeshiko’s five victory over Thailand in the nents before driving it into I’m surprised myself,” said formance, saving a penalty and matches. playoff for third place.—Kyodo the top corner of the net from Yokoyama, who scored four denying multiple close-range “The team improved little News The Global New Light of Myanmar

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GAIN,THE night has noises. over. The atmosphere Another gorgeous tradition is mild. The jazzy of our Burmese people is saying Asongs of little birds fill “Mingalarbar”. We say this grace- the whole city.The sky is painted ful word to each other when we faint red.Clouds are getting ready meet our friends or neighbours to rush here and there. They have on the street early in the morning. already woken Mr.Sun up. He There are also morning routines. slowly lights up our Yangon city. But they differs in each person’s But the time is only five. Still a hobby and interest. Some walk, little bit dark. It is early. some do yoga and some go swim- The morning air blows ming. The more we exercise, the through the hair of early walk- fitter we are. ers as it intenerates the mind of As the clock strikes nine, the them. Night owls are still enjoying city becomes more crowded. The their sweet dreams while early price-calling sounds, bus-driv- birds have gathered around the Burmese ers’ shouts, children reading out dining table for toothsome break- aloud, people yelling at café,all fast. The streets of Yangon are these give rise the complete story still silent. The street lamps are of morning in Myanmar. Every- still glowing. However,at this time Morning one love the smell of positive pos- of day we open our eyes and get sibility in the morning. Each of up from bed to fight for our lives. them is eager to face every day’s Every morning we have only two challenges coming ahead. Later, choices continue to sleep with our A.W Khin Myat Phone then it fades away. As it fades out at café or restaurants for the time changes. Soon, the day is dreams or wake up and chase away with the morning’s air, the breakfast. Though, some families going to end. But every morning them. There’s a saying-”Always various noises from the market prefer having at home. The quiet in Myanmar is like a sweven. How remember to fall asleep with a est pagoda early to offer flowers fill in our environment. The clock streets and roads are now filled skookum. dream and wake up with a pur- and to start meditation at such has striken seven. with different shapes of cars bus- None of the mornings is pose.”Even if we want or not,we a peaceful time. What a lovely The city life has begun again. es,bikes and motorbikes. There is as pleasant as our mornings all must get up and work hard to tradition of our Myanmar people! The workers are getting ready to already traffic jam at some places in Myanmar. All in all, I want brighten our future. Definitely. So,the pleasant morning in our go to their jobs. Students whose by the time the long handle of to share is quote with all of Unlike other countries’ country is filled with beautiful school schedule starts in the the clock strikes eight o’clock. you — “No matter how good or morning,our country’s morning sounds of saying prayers together morning have left their homes Crowded, crowded everywhere. bad your life is wake up each tradition starts at this time of day. with the songs of birds. Most of as they start marching up to their At this time,Yangon city is such a morning and be thankful that There is always a certain thing our city’s morning stories are not schools. boom place. Wherever you go,you you still have one.” that the Buddhists do early every complete without the sound of”- This is the time our mamas may see people, people every- Getting up an hour early is to morning. Especially, the adults Pae-pyoke!”At first, it will come or papas go to thr bazaar for the where. The sound of silence has live an hour more. So, get up early start worshipping and saying from the distance but later it be- new day’s menu at homes. Most disappeared so suddenly. Maybe and get crazy in the Burmrse prayers. Some go to the near- comes louder, louder and louder of the city dwellers love eating because it fears the thick fog of morning.

Misfortune of the Stray Animals

Sandakuu Mae ed to get rid of stray dogs. Derek dogs. The shelter’s hope is to GRADE 4 (Y.I.S.) Mitchell, the Ambassador at that bring in people who will help with time, and Min his wife, were huge TNR (trap, neuter, return) to re- supporters of things we can do duce the population of stray an- about the stray dog situation imals. Many vaccinations are MAGINE you decided to in Myanmar. They called YAS, also needed to stop spreading take a walk outside. Once an animal shelter, to take care diseases. you look by the streets, of the dogs because they don’t Although there are many, Istray dogs and cats are want to see the dogs poisoned. many stray animals in Myanmar, sleeping, searching for food, and Many stray animals are suffer- don’t get too discouraged. We can just strolling around. But these ing from poisoning too. They are help the poor animals by adopt- like a star. You can also feed the speechless)! animals are suffering badly. How struggling to eat, drink, and find ing them, foster, and feed the dogs by donating food. It takes The stray population is pil- are they suffering, and how can a place to survive. dogs. If you want to adopt a dog, 90 20 kilograms bags of dog food ing up, but so as hope. You can you help? YAS, an animal shelter we YAS has a list of featured dogs a month to feed the dogs at the help the stray dogs, even now! A few years ago, when Pres- mentioned earlier, stands for on the YAS web site. Fostering is shelter. Each bag of dog food We can form a group with differ- ident Obama visited Myanmar, Yangon Animal Shelter. It’s a also a good idea. Raising young costs $30.17. So it takes $2,715.3 ent people, but all with one goal: the Myanmar government want- shelter full of approximately 500 pups will help their lives shine per month to feed the dogs (I’m help the stray animals. 22 APRIL 2018 2 NEXT GEN PLATFORM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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go on living we need to go on Learning . That’s why we have this way named “Live-long Learning”. Then , what are the benefits from this “Life-long Learning” ? The first benefit is we will never be out of touch with the modern ways and means of doing things and always be together with the time . We won’t never be left behind . As we won’t never be left behind , we will not feel exhausted and old and al- ways alert and fresh to go on living . And it can aid our health to be in good con- dition. And so also , we can have much healthier mental conditions as we are always be enthusiastic to go on learning . So, the second benefit is one Dr. Nu Nu Win can always be in good health both (Retired Professor and Head of Department) mentally and physically . And as we are always 4 occupied with learning , we can never be bored living or working or learning . (CONTINUED FROM THE LAST WEEK) should “Live to Learn” . So also with the saying “Learn And secondly , we need to “Learn to Live” . That to Live and Live to Learn” , we have to Why we need to “Live to Learn and Learn to Live” ? is, as time changes there are new ways and means and continue our learning and living with First , we need to “Live to Learn” , just because there technologies for all of us to go on living .That’s why as we vice-versa ways and means . That is why are things to learn as much as unending stretch of sand go on living , we need to learn more and more so that we we have to believe and practice “Life- and the longer we live , the more we find to learn and can go on living without left behind . long Learning” as much as we can . it will never end to the end of one’s life. That’s why we Therefore , “Learning” can be never ended and as we (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) " Humans in Humans "

In different regions, there are different philan- not know how to repair the car. Unfortunately, the thropists. As our mother land, Myanmar, possesses time to take the exam was drawing nearer and Khin Moh Moh Aung Yadanabon University many philanthropists, we do not need to worry nearer. Not I but my friends were anxious about when we we need help. Among the humanitarian how to go to the university in time. Meanwhile, one works in Myanmar, I would like to describe about of my friends called a person who is the member of a group which is also aiding the people who need the Driving Myanmar Group to help them as soon IF you are a human being, you should know that help when they are driving. In this group, there are as possible. In a short time, some people arrived nothing lasts forever. We, human beings, are surviving a lot of members whose calling is driving. As they where our car broke down and then, they by fulfilling our own wish. Even though some of the are interested in humanitarian works, their group made us get in their car and sent us our university human beings are just being alive by fulfilling thier assists people who need help when they are driving. in time. own wish and their own needs, some of them are This group is known as " Driving Myanmar Group ". Thanks to those ones, we could arrive our being alive by fulfilling both their needs and others' Some people know this group as " We are Driver, We university and took the exam safely. needs. They are known as philanthropists. Different are Brother ". This group is not only helping the university stu- people are working different humanitarian works in The reason why I would like to describe about dents but also helping the students who will take the different regions. Some of the people are victualling this group is that they give me and my friends matric exam. They are helping those ones without to the people who are suffering from scarcity. Some assistance when we need help. The case happened taking fees. We should proud of our mother land, My- of them are helping the people who are the victims of when we were going to our university to sit for anmar, for giving birth many philanthropists. Thusly, natural disasters. Some of them are assisting the peo- the exam. We went to university by ferry as usual. the information what I would like to provide is that ple who are the victims of the wars. Some of them are Unexpectedly, the car had broken down on the road. if we want to be a real human among human beings, providing money to the people who have the inade- Not only we but our driver also could not decide we should be alive by giving aid the people who need quate income. what we should do at that time. Because we did help.

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Inntha people escort the royal barge carrying Buddha Images on it. PHOTO: JOVAGO

Inntha man fishing in Inle Lake. PHOTO: AYE MIN SOE

Inntha men peform traditional dance. PHOTOL HTAY AUNG

A woman rows a boat as she leaves her home in Inle Lake. PHOTO: AYE MIN SOE ADVERTISE IN NEW Inntha people celebrate PhaungdawOo Pagoda festival in Inle Lake. PHOTO: JOVAGO SUPPLEMENT

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N these days, the expenses to maintain one’s health are extremely eminent in accordance with the stratum of the seriousness of the dis- Iease. Everyone tends to live healthy. However, varieties of food in the current era and the life-style in which more struggles involved make people uncared to their health status. The middle-aged and old-aged ones including the writer support to ex- tend the life-span with various kinds of drugs daily. As the saying goes, “Prevention is the better than cure,” some tips are mentioned here for those who want to replace their daily drugs with the tradi- tional fruits and seeds. Today, I am going to present some fruits as the part (2) of my article.

Flax Seeds Everybody knows that flax seeds are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which protect the body from a number of diseases including can- cer. The best way to use it is to powder the seeds and sprinkle a teaspoon over your daily meals.

Chillies Peppers are spicy and can bring life to any FIGHTERS OF dull food. Black peppers, white peppers, or green ones like jalapenos, bell peppers, and capsicum contain vitamin C and capsicum. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system of the body whereas capsicum works at reducing the tumor growth and combating with any kind of cancerous cells. Cancer Tumors (2)

Green Leafy Vegetables Along with many other health benefits, green leafy as a natural food to fight tumors. vegetables like kale, spinach, They are full of potassium and spring onions, chard, mustard the antioxidant present in greens, and lettuce replenish them is glutathione. Glu- our body with multiple types tathione removes the free of antioxidants and micro- radicals which contribute nutrients. Some of the to tumors. You can gorge powerful antioxidants on the fruit in salads, that prevent the devel- yogurt, or make the puree opment of tumors in the and add to many recipes. body are beta-carotene, and flavonoids. Mushrooms This power-packed food carries Green Tea almost everything that your body requires to be Teas is a super beverage as a healthy. From vitamin B12 to lectin proteins, mush- cancer-fighter and yet another good way to replace rooms carry particular minerals and compounds harmful beverages like coffee and milk tea. Sipping like selenium. Both lectin protein and selenium a cup of green tea twice a day cleanses the body interfere with the growth of cancer and kill the and supplies it with the antioxidant catechins. tumor cells. Catechins are helpful in reducing tumor growth and The lots of mushroom varieties that can be trapping and removing free oxygen molecules from enjoyed are white mushrooms, shiitake etc. You the body. One can enjoy green tea and black tea, can stir fry them, grill them, chop them and use as with a pinch of cardamom, ginger, or even a cinna- toppings, include them in salads and soups while mon stick to enhance the flavor. adding the crispiness to the dish at the same time.

Avocados Nuts and Seeds A delicious fruit with a richness of healthy mon- The healthiest versions of nuts are walnuts, ounsaturated fats. Avocados are a must in the diet soaked almonds, and brazil nuts. A great way to include them in your daily diet is to dry roast them and then sprinkle over your salad or smoothie. Nuts carry healthy fats and are good for the heart too. The antioxidants present in them are powerful enough to diminish the cancer tumor. A tablespoon of seeds, when taken daily, reduces the tumor cells. Pumpkin seeds, watermelon, and sunflower seeds are also packed with health boosters. not granted to be able to continue living. The foods All in all, there are four important causes that I have just mentioned above include the category influence one’s existence namely Kamma, Mind, called Nourishment. Therefore, it will be necessary Season and Nourishment (ကံ ၊ စိတ္ ၊ ဥတု ၊ အဟာရ). for my dear readers to balance your daily life styles If one of these ruins, the existence of a person is in order to be healthy with great contemplation. newspapers and journal printing service Print with us Our international standard Mitsubishi high-speed offset printing machine is available now for your printing needs under the management of Japanese & Korean experts.

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