Vice President U Henry Van Thio Inspects Development, Road Works in Chin State

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NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS OPINION Govt aid for Rakhine State ministers Agricultural Credibility is lost trapped civilians inspect readiness for exports up by $178 when media is in Kachin State repatriation million unprofessional PAGE-2 PAGE-3 PAGE-5 PAGE-8-9

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Terrace cultivation and garden would benefit Thikih Village in Htantalan Township in Chin State after reclamation of land is readied for crops. PHOTO: MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY Vice President U Henry Van Thio inspects development, road works in Chin State

Vice President U Henry Van inspected the construction of a Kyaw, who briefed him about the Van Thio. The cyclone shelter to apply for the annual national Thio inspected the progress of building for Midwifery Training progress of the project to him. also functions as a multipurpose budget. The Vice President and infrastructure projects, including School in Haka, Chin State. Next, the Vice President visit- hall and measures 170 feet by 150 his entourage then travelled to those for regional development Accompanying the Vice ed the site for a cyclone shelter. feet. The Vice President inspect- Htantalan Township and were and road transport, in Chin State President were Chin State Chief Deputy ministers U Kyaw Lin ed the expansion sites for Haka welcomed with traditional dances yesterday. Minister U Salai Lian Luai and and U Soe Aung explained the College and Haka Technological performances by local residents. First, the Vice President Director-General Dr. Thar Htun construction process to U Henry University and spoke about how SEE PAGE-3 5 FEBRUARY 2018 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Gov’t aid for trapped civilians in Kachin State

The official from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Kachin State authorities see off civilians wating at the railway station to return home. PHOTO: MYANMAR presents aid to a mother. PHOTO: MNA NEWS AGENCY

PEOPLE who were rescued ear- ma, Khin Oo and Toungoo Officials from the disaster ly this week from conflict zones townships returned on 31 Jan- management department and in Kachin State were sent back uary and seven from Depeyin, Kachin State Administration home, with assistance from the Natmauk and MraukU Department provided cash as- ministry of social welfare, relief went back home on 2 February, sistance, food and utensils to and resettlement. while 31 people from the people who returned home Some 3,300 people who Paletwa, Ayartaw, Mogok, by the Myitkyina-Mandalay Ex- were trapped after fleeing Depayin, Hopin, TadaU, press train. armed conflicts in Kachin Myaypon, Phruso and Wontho The ministry of social wel- State were rescued and brought townships returned on fare, relief and resettlement will to safety early this week by gov- 3 February. Some 43 peo- provide further assistance to the ernmental departments, the Tat- ple from Myitkyina, Man- people, in cooperation with the madaw and non-governmental dalay, Shwebo, Mogok and respective ministries and re- Kachin State authorities help civilians at the railway station as they organisations. Paletwa returned home on 4 Feb- gions and states governments. return home. PHOTO: MNA Nine people from Wake- ruary by train. —Myanmar News Agency

Anti-Corruption Commission Relocated building for National Library prosecutes Tamu District (Yangon) to receive major renovation Deputy Commissioner GOVERNMENT approved to ed in August 2017 by the Minis- Library and Director-General of THE anti-corruption commis- case and found that U Thein relocate the National Library try of Construction, aiming to be the Ministry of Construction, U sion has filed a case against Zaw Oo had misused Ks33.349 (Yangon) to the building situated opened by the end of 2018-2019 Thein Zaw explained the condi- former Tamu District Commis- million, received in taxes for at No.604/608, Merchant Street, Fiscal Year. Union Minister ex- tions of the construction. sioner U Thein Zaw Oo for his mineral extraction, and sold 20 Pabedan Township. pressed his heartfelt thanks to After that, attendees stat- involvement in malpractices, plots in the Sandaku Ward to 10 A coordination meeting, re- the respective officials serving ed and discussed the respective such as misusing taxes and sell- people, including U Kyaw San lating major renovation of the the renovations. Then, Direc- sectors of the working process. ing plots illegally in the Sagaing Win (a) Aung Bu. building was held yesterday at tor-General of Department of The meeting was concluded Region. The former Tamu District the hall of this building. Historical Research and Nation- by the Union Minister and then The Anti-Corruption Com- Deputy Commissioner is being At the meeting, Union al Library U Aung Myint inspect- he inspected the working pro- mission received a complaint prosecuted under section 56 of Minister for Religious Affairs ed the working process of the cess.—Myanmar News Agency against U Thein Zaw Oo, cur- the Anti-Corruption Law, 2013, and Culture Thura U Aung Ko rently Kayin State’s Papun at the Tamu police station and delivered the opening speech. District Deputy Administrator. will be brought to the Sagaing The Ministry of Religious Affairs In response to the com- Region High Court, according and Culture, Myanmar Library plaint, the Anti-Corruption to the Anti-Corruption Commis- Association and Yangon Herit- Commission investigated the sion. - Myanmar News Agency age Trust submitted a report to relocate the National Library (Yangon) to the President Office and got approval by the Presi- dent Office to relocate the library. Then, the Union Minister and party instructed to renovate the building. Therefore, the relocat- ed library will serve new system and modern technologies. The historic building belonging to Burma Oil Corporation (BOC) during The big renovation process the colonial era is chosen for the new location for the National of the relocated library has start- Library. PHOTO: MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY 5 FEBRUARY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Vice president U Henry Van Thio inspects development, road works in Chin State

FROM PAGE-1 cultivation, some 73 acres for a The Vice President then in- garden in Thikih Village and an- spected the Haka-Sarsi-Chauk other 60 acres in Zarbwekwin highway, which is under con- Village in Htantalan Township. struction, and along with his en- The Ministry of Agriculture, tourage talked to local residents Livestock and Irrigation has a of Htantalan Village. plan to reclaim more than 550 They then inspected the acres in the township and so far, Bwenu Bridge, which is being more than 370 acres have been constructed near the India-My- reclaimed. They were then en- anmar border. U Henry Van Thio tertained with traditional dance also inspected the reclamation of performances by local residents. Vice President U Henry Van Thio inspects the site chosen for construction of Bwenu Bridge at the border of more than 10 acres for highland —Myanmar News Agency India and Myanmar. PHOTO: MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY

Myanmar Entrepreneurs New ward added in 16-bed cottage hospital

Carnival-MEC 2018 held A new ward was extended in The cottage hospital, Donors contributed with the 16-bed cottage hospital in which was opened in January funds in the ceremony, and re- in Mandalay the Kin village, Kani Town- 2015, should provide health gional chief minister Dr Myint ship in Sagaing Region, and care service for local people Naing and officials awarded the ceremony marking the from 32 villages in Kani and to them certificates of recog- transfer of the building was Min Kin Townships more nition for their contributions. held today. than ever. —Than Htay Aung (Kani) Rakhine State ministers inspect readiness for repatriation

RAKHINE State ministers and Nga Khu Ya camp, who were and inspected the temporary departmental officials inspected looking after the arrangements building where commanding the readiness of Nga Khu Ya and for providing food, water and officers of Myanmar and Bang- Taung Pyo Let Wae reception electricity to the repartees. ladesh will hold a flag meeting centres, and offered words of en- They also inspected the and discuss the readiness of the couragement to the staff there. construction of a 15-tonne rice repatriation process. They also Rakhine State Minister for mill and a 12-tonne rice drying inspected the two countries’ Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung delivers the Electricity, Industry and Trans- machine being built by Phoe friendship bridge. address at the Myanmar Entrepreneurs Carnival MEC-2018. PHOTO: SUPPLIED portation U Aung Kyaw Zan; Kan Khaung Construction Co., Lastly, the party met the Minister for Agriculture, Live- Ltd in Kyein Chaung Village in staff working there and en- Myanmar Entrepreneurs Carni- Kyaw, chairperson of MYEA stock, Forestry and Mining U Maungtaw District. quired about the availability of val MEC-2018 was held at MIIT (Yangon) U Tun Tun Naing and Kyaw Lwin; and a delegation Next, the party went to food, water and electricity. — in Chanmyathazi Township, chairperson of MRCCI U Kyaw first met the staff working at the Taung Pyo Let Wae camp Aung Ye Thwin/ Ko Min Mandalay yesterday morning. Min shaped the title of Myanmar The carnival was held in order to Entrepreneurs Carnival. encourage young entrepreneurs “I am very pleased with the who will start their own business future of my country that the and to help create business net- carnival is intended to encour- works for them. age the young entrepreneurs Union Minister for Educa- and to create job opportunities tion Dr. Myo Thein Gyi and Man- for them” said Dr. Zaw Myint dalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Maung, Chief Minister of Man- Zaw Myint Maung attended the dalay Region. The carnival was opening ceremony. The Min- included pitching program, ister of Agriculture, Livestock panel discussions, Small and and Irrigation Dr. Soe Than and Medium Enterprise zone and the Minister of Electricity, En- education program. Myanmar ergy and Construction U Zarni Entrepreneurs Carnival-2018 Aung and the Honorary Patron is held with the aim of creating of MRCCI U Aung Win Khaing access to markets, access to fi- opened the ceremony. The re- nance and access to networks for gional chief minister, chairper- young start-up entrepreneurs. Rakhine State ministers U Aung Kyaw Zan and U Kyaw Lwin meet with officials at Nga Khu Ya camp during son of MYREA U Moe Kyaw —Myanmar Digital News their tour of inspection. PHOTO: AUNG MIN 5 FEBRUARY 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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THE export of agricultural Of the seven export cate- factured goods was estimated products in the current fis- gories, the trade value of only at $5.14 billion, of forest prod- cal year (FY) increased by the forestry sector decreased. ucts at $181 million and of mis- US$178 million, compared The overall exports were esti- cellaneous at $1.852 billion. with the same period last FY, mated at $11.425 billion, an in- As part of its plan to pro- according to the Ministry of crease of $1.931 billion against mote the country’s economy, Commerce. last year. the government is putting The export of agricultur- According to official fig- forth sustained efforts to raise al products last FY reached ures, the country exported the exports in each sector. $2.281 billion, but the export animal products worth $31.609 Myanmar conducts trade of the same products this FY, million, marine products with ASEAN member states, from last April through this worth more than $553 million East Asian countries, some January, increased to $2.459 and mineral products worth European nations and Afri- billion, the vast majority being more than $1.206 billion. can states, mainly through exported by the private sector. The export value of manu- sea routes.—Swe Nyein Myanmar registers trade deficit of over $3.7 billion in current FY

DESPITE an increase in the billion from non-border trade import sector, which resulted value of external exports this and more than $6.579 billion in a trade deficit of more than fiscal year, the country’s trade from border trade. $3.589 billion. deficit reached US$3.7 billion The value of external The country suffered a in the current fiscal year (FY), trade between Myanmar and trade deficit of more than $5.5 according to the latest figures its international trade part- billion in the last FY. of the commerce ministry. ners, as of 26 January, exceed- According to the minis- Between last April and ed $26.5 billion, while the coun- try’s statistics, the country this January, the country im- ty has racked up a trade deficit had a trade deficit of more ported some $15.126 billion of more than $3.7 billion, which than $91 million in the 2012- worth of capital goods, con- is $111.267 million more than 2013 FY. sumer products and interme- the value of its trade deficit The trade deficit in- diate goods, whereas its over- in the same period last year. creased to $2.5 billion in the all exports to overseas traders This time last year, the 2013-2014 FY. It continued to reached $11.425 billion. country earned some $9.494 rise to $4.1 billion in the 2014- Call 09251022355, The current trade value billion from the export sector 2015 FY and $5.4 billion in the Thin Thin May, 09974424848 includes more than $19.971 and $13.083 billion from the 2015-2016 FY. —Shwe Khine 5 FEBRUARY 2018 6 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Abe to ask US, S Korea not to scale down joint military drill

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Pence meets with Abe in Tokyo nual joint military exercises until note on relations with South Ko- Minister Shinzo Abe will ask the before heading to the opening after the 9 to 25 February games rea in his New Year’s address United States and South Korea ceremony of the Olympics, and and the 9 to 18 March Winter amid tensions over Pyongyang’s to conduct a planned joint mili- they are expected to agree on Paralympics in South Korea. continued development of nucle- tary drill after the Pyeongchang the need to conduct the drill as North Korea, which plans to ar and ballistic weapons. Winter Olympics without scaling normal, the source said. send athletes, cheerleaders and Abe has been calling on it down so as to keep pressuring Abe and Pence will convey officials to the Olympics, has op- the international community to North Korea to give up its nu- their shared view to South Kore- posed the drills, describing them maximize pressure on Pyong- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets clear and missile development, an President Moon Jae In when as preparations for invasion. yang and reject dialogues un- the press at his office in Tokyo a Japanese government source they hold talks in Pyeongchang, Signs of easing tensions less the reclusive state ends on 2 February, 2018 after holding phone talks with US President said on Saturday. according to the source. have emerged on the peninsula provocations and shows ac- Donald Trump. The matter will be discussed The United States and South since North Korean leader Kim tions toward denuclearization. PHOTO: KYODO NEWS when US Vice President Mike Korea have agreed to delay an- Jong Un struck a conciliatory —Kyodo News

Floodwater released by Chinese dam Property sales in in Cambodia submerges village Viet Nam’s PHNOM PENH — Floodwater December to reach the roofs for Cambodia. “Vegetation such as co- two major released by a recently opened of their homes. Representatives of the conuts, mango, jackfruit and Chinese hydroelectric dam in “The thriving community of joint consortium could not be pineapple trees are all gone,” Cambodia has completely sub- Srekor has become a silent wa- reached on Friday for comment. villager Sarun Sokhom, 61, told cities up in merged a village, the campaign terworld,” International Rivers Environmental rights Reuters, adding that approx- group International Rivers said said, adding that the village’s groups have repeatedly warned imately 54 homes were sub- January on Friday. farms, temple, ancestral graves the project would have a costly merged. Hundreds of families from and fishing grounds had been impact on the Mekong River’s Another villager, Sut Thoe- HO CHI MINH CITY — More five villages in the northern destroyed. fisheries and biodiversity. un, 41, said the water began to sales were recorded in Viet province of Stung Treng had The 400-megawatt Lower Prime Minister Hun Sen rise quickly during the rainy Nam’s domestic property mar- moved several months ago to Sesan 2 Dam, a joint venture has labeled those who have season in December. ket in January as compared to designated project resettlement between China’s Hydrolancang raised concerns about the Both villagers said that au- figures in December 2017, Viet sites, before the floodwater International Energy Company project “radical”, saying that thorities had not provided help Nam News Agency reported from the dam submerged the and Cambodia’s Royal Group, Cambodia needs to keep up with to people who had chosen to on Sunday. area, the group said. finally began operation in No- rising energy demand. stay behind. According to the Vietnam- In Srekor village, site of vember. International Rivers said Stung Treng provincial au- ese Construction Ministry’s the submerged area, 10 fami- About 75 metres high and floodwater levels had risen up thority spokesman Men Kong Housing and Property Market lies relocated to a resettlement 8 km (5 miles) long, the dam to 7 metres since the dam began said the floods were expected Management Department, the village, while 63 stayed behind, has taken years to build. Part operation. and that villagers could still capital city of Hanoi report- moving to forested higher of China’s hydropower ambi- Villagers in Srekor de- approach authorities about ed 1,650 transactions, an in- ground from where they saw tions in the Mekong region it is scribed the destruction wrought resettlement and compensa- crease of 13.8 per cent than the waters rise steadily since aimed at generating electricity by the released floodwater. tion.—Reuters December, and the southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City recorded 1,900 deals, a rise of 8.6 per cent over December’s Sri Lanka police arrest two over figure. According to the depart- ment, customers prefered to purchase apartments with one alleged bond scam or two bedrooms with a price of about 1 billion Viet Nam dong (44,012 US dollars), but COLOMBO — Sri Lankan po- CEO Kasun Palisena. Aloysi- Sirisena said the presi- “The CID has reported the the supply was low. lice said on Sunday they had us is the son-in-law of Arjuna dential commission of inquiry facts to the magistrate court The department said that arrested two officials from pri- Mahendran, who was central had concluded that Perpetual and made the arrest. The two by 20 January, the value of the mary dealer Perpetual Treas- bank governor at the time of the Treasuries had profited through will be produced before the property inventory stood at uries Ltd, which was named in auction in question. illegal means. magistrate.” Opposition law- 25 trillion Viet Nam dong (1.1 a report as being involved in an The arrests came a month Mahendran, Aloysius, and makers have alleged the bond billion US dollars), a drop of alleged government bond scam after President Maithripala Perpetual Treasuries have de- auction cost the state more than 19 per cent from the previous in 2015. Sirisena said a panel had rec- nied any wrongdoing. $1 billion because of rising bor- month. Police arrested Arjun ommended legal action against Police Spokesman Ruwan rowing costs but Palisena, in a The department also is- Aloysius, owner of Perpetual the finance minister and central Gunasekara said they had ar- letter to parliamentarians last sued a report on the develop- Treasuries which more than bank governor of the time, and rested Aloysius and Plaisena on week, said state institutions had ment of resort property, the half the bonds in a 2015 auc- the owner and officials of Per- Sunday “as part of ongoing in- not lost out in the bond sale. hot spot on the property mar- tion were sold to, and Perpetual petual Treasuries. vestigations on the bond issue”. —Reuters ket.—Xinhua 5 FEBRUARY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 7

China accuses US of ‘Cold War mentality’ with new nuclear policy

BEIJING — China urged the er this month. By expanding its United States to drop its “Cold own low-yield nuclear capabil- War mentality” and not misread ity, the US would deter Russia its military build-up, after Wash- from using nuclear weapons, say ington published a document on American officials. Friday outlining plans to expand China accused the United its nuclear capabilities to deter States of “presumptuous specu- others. lation” about China’s intentions, “Peace and development are and said it has always adopted a irreversible global trends. The restrained attitude towards the United States, the country that development of nuclear weapons owns the world’s largest nuclear and kept its nuclear forces to a arsenal, should take the initiative minimum. to follow the trend instead of go- “We hope that the United ing against it,” said China’s Min- States will abandon its Cold War istry of Defence in a statement mentality, earnestly assume its on Sunday. special disarmament respon- The review of US nuclear sibilities, correctly understand policy has already riled Russia, China’s strategic intentions and which viewed the document as objectively view China’s national confrontational, and raised fears defence and military build-up...,” that it could increase the risk of the ministry said in the statement miscalculation between the two posted on its website. countries. The US military has It called on the US to work put countering China and Rus- together with China and for their sia, dubbed “revisionist powers”, armies to become a stabilizing at the centre of a new national US and China’s flags flutter in front of a portrait of late Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong at the Tiananmen gateo factor in Sino-US relations and defence strategy unveiled earli- ahead of the visit by US President Donald Trump to Beijing, China on 8 November, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS in the region. —Reuters Sri Lanka eyeing longer German spy chief alleges North Korea talks with China on free uses Berlin embassy for procurement trade agreement BERLIN — North Korea has been carried out from there that that we can detect and prevent been using its embassy in Berlin are, in our view, done with a view this in all cases.” BEIJING — Sri Lanka wants a delay is due to the time period. to procure parts for its missile to the missile programme and He said it was necessary to longer-time period to negotiate a But eventually we will sign the programme, the head of Germa- sometimes also for the nuclear presume that parts for North Ko- free trade agreement with China agreement.” ny’s BfV domestic intelligence programme.” rea’s launch programme “were as it is concerned about the eco- Sri Lanka last month signed agency told a German broad- He said it was often so- acquired via other markets or nomic impact of a rushed deal on a free trade agreement with Sin- caster. called dual use goods, which can underground buyers had ac- their small country, the Sri Lan- gapore, but Singapore’s economy No one at the North Korean be used for both civil and military quired them in Germany”. kan ambassador said on Sunday. is not as complex as China’s, Kod- embassy in Berlin was immedi- purposes. North Korea has defied There has been rising con- ituwakku said. “Chinese imports ately available to comment on Comments released by years of multilateral and bilat- cern in the South Asian nation are very important to Sri Lanka, the allegation. In a programme NDR ahead of the broadcast eral sanctions with a weapons about Chinese investment, a key but opening up the whole thing to be aired on NDR television on showed Maassen said German programme aimed at developing part of Beijing’s Belt and Road in a short time may make some Monday, BfV head Hans-Georg authorities prevented such activ- nuclear-tipped missiles capa- initiative to create a modern-day problems for local companies. Maassen said: “We determined ities when they found them but ble of hitting the United States. Silk Road across Asia. Therefore we have to balance it.” that procurement activities have he added: “We can’t guarantee —Reuters Hundreds of Sri Lankans Sri Lanka has also been try- clashed with police at the opening ing to get investment for a little last year of a Chinese-invested in- utilised airport on its southern dustrial zone in the south, saying tip, in Mattala, built at a cost of they would not be moved from $253 million by China, which also their land. It was the first time op- provided $230 million of funding. position to Chinese investments “No doubt it was a white in Sri Lanka had turned violent. elephant. It is still a white ele- Speaking on the sidelines of phant,” Kodituwakku said. India an independence day reception at had been in advanced talks with the Sri Lankan embassy in Bei- Sri Lanka to operate the airport, jing, ambassador Karunasena but the ambassador said no deal Kodituwakku said a free trade had been reached. “We have to agreement with China could not turn it into a viable economic ven- be rushed. “We’d like to have ture. In fact we gave the option the process a little longer. China to Chinese companies. I know would like to have it faster,” Kod- Chinese companies have shown ituwakku told Reuters. an interest, but according to our “Because Sri Lanka being studies they were not having a a small economy, we have to get viable economic plan and that’s a consensus from stakehold- why they had to give the option ers,” he added. “Therefore the to India,” he said.—Reuters PHOTO: REUTERS 5 FEBRUARY 2018 5 FEBRUARY 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Credibility Developing Communication Skills is lost when Union Day can awaken in Young Minds (In Continuation to the Article published on 1st February 2018 on “Need of Developing Employability Skills in Young Minds of Myanmar for their media is Sustainable Career Growth and making the nation Emerging Knowledge the Union Spirit Economy”) unprofessional themselves discussing among their peers and seniors about their agenda of lecture Aung Myint Soe Division, Upper Myanmar have shadow area. The Ayeyarwady Dr G R Sinha or presentations. Think hundred times and HE credibility of the media is lost when they fail to (Ye Sa Kyo) furnished evidences that at was reduced to the present bed Professor, Myanmar Institute of In- contemplate upon what you are going to talk seek the truth and ensure accuracy in their reporting. one time primates, from which by cutting the river bank into formation Technology Mandalay or speak about. Journalism is the only brand of information designed INCE time immemori- evolved homo sapiens, walked five successive terraces. Adjunct Professor, IIIT Bangalore 4. Positive Attitude and Good Humor: One is Tto help citizens in a democracy. However, the world al, all the ethnic races the land known as Myanmar “It is evident that the es- India required to be strong positive attitude then has been pointing fingers at Myanmar following inaccurate who are nationals of the over 40 million years ago. Early City States you can reflect and deliberate positivity. So, reports in the Associated Press (AP) about mass graves in SUnion have lived in the It has been postulated that “Myanmar begins with sence of Union Day can FIRST part of the article was published in the re- please practice positive attitude and good Rakhine State on 1 February. country in unity, through thick Myanmar had their very origins Tagaung”, goes a Myanmar puted daily, The Global New Light of Myanmar on humor. While speaking, practice of smiling. Journalist Hannah Beech also wrote an article about and thin. in this land. From this, Myan- saying. It is believed that the awaken the Union Spirit and 1st February 2018 on pages 9 and 10. The article Positive attitude makes you reachable to more untrue stories that appeared about the displaced people of They have lived in the mar civilisation arose and flour- establishment of the Tagaung highlighted about what are different set of skills number of people with greater impact. Myanmar from the border areas of Bangladesh. country with a spirit of broth- ished through the ages. Dynasty heralded the begin- this auspicious day can fos- that constitute as employability skill for increasing 5. Present yourself and Come out of Inhibitions: Hannah Beech said she had seen the displaced people erhood through empires such ning of Myanmar history. A employability skill in young minds so that they can We sometimes so not express ourselves in quoted in foreign news media telling stories that she knew as Tagaung, Sri Ksetra, Bagan, Paleolithic, Mesolithic and settlement was established at ter the establishment of a contribute in making Myanmar as brilliant knowl- whatever manner we should have, due to were not true. Pinya, Sagaing, Innwa, Toun- Neolithic cultures Tagaung in about the 6th century edge economy. inhibitions and apprehensions we think of. “To compete for relief goo, Nyaung Yang and Kong- Paleolithic and Neolithic BC. Tagaung was also known as democratic federal union.” The Great Lord Buddha always stressed Students thinks that, we cannot do this; we In any country, supplies distributed by aid baung. Many old kingdoms and cultures flourished in many Thindwe. When the Tagaung upon optimal use of resources for the benefit of cannot speak; if we start speaking what others groups, refugees learn to capitals like Beikthano, Sri Kse- parts of Myanmar about 20,000 Dynasty was established, there mankind and society and I believe that young minds would think about. These are few of major security forces deploy women with infants tra, Han Lin, Suvarnabhumi, years ago. The Paleolithic Cul- were in Upper Myanmar Pyu Alaung Phaya. King Alaung Burma Independence Army of Myanmar have been using various resources in inhibitions that stop us in communicating and have the right in their arms. Crying babies Ming Maw, Tagaung, Bagan, ture is called the Anyathian people in the east, Kanyan in Phaya successfully united Up- (BIA) in 1941. The BIA, with appropriate manner and leaving no stones unturned practicing good communication skill. With get pushed to the front of the Innwa and Hantharwady rep- Culture in Myanmar, because the west and Thet in the north, per and Lower Myanmar. He the Japanese Army, invaded while being open to be globally competent so that immense self-confidence, one should start to defend line. Such strategies are a resent the greatness and glory all the relics were found only and Mon in the Ayeyarwady, was known as the best leader Myanmar at the end of 1941. they can contribute in the development of great na- communicating as if they only know better themselves natural survival tactic. Who of the nation. in the Anya area. Sittaung and Thanlwin river for guerrilla warfare. Then, the Japanese occupation tion, Myanmar to make it great knowledge economy. about the content. But, we have not to be wouldn’t do the same to feed Myanmar is one of the great Anyathian culture may be valleys. In the 19th century, Myan- began in 1942. This part attempts to emphasize only on “devel- complacent that we only know about. and protect the a family?” she asked in her countries which is situated in divided into Early Anyathian Not much has been dis- mar was annexed by the Brit- In December 1946, Attlee oping communication skill”, which is most important 6. Think Naturally: Several times, students think sovereignty of the article. the South-east Asia region. and Later Anyathian Culture. covered about the political, ish Imperialists after three invited a Myanmar delegation, skill required to be globally competent and versatile and contemplate in their native language. This AP reported that at least Being a sovereign country, The Early Anyathians were economic and social life of the Anglo-Myanmar Wars in 1824, headed by Bogyoke Aung San, professional. The “Communication Skill” does not is not bad but if we are interested to speak or country; and they five previously unreported there are 135 ethnic races and similar to the Java and Peking Tagaung period. Pyu funer- 1852 and 1885. to come to London to negotiate only highlight about Speaking Skill but there are communicate in English then we should think certainly have the mass graves were uncovered they live in their respective re- Man and the late Anyathians ary urns have been found at a political settlement. many important components of Communication only in English. The day you start thinking in in Myanmar, with body parts gions through weal and woe. were close to the Neanderthal. Tagaung. The Tagaung Dynasty Myanmar during the Colo- On January 27, 1947, the Skill, such as Writing Skill, Reading Skill, Listening global language you would start expressing duty to enforce burnt with acid, making Myanmar is bordered by One remarkable thing about was probably a Pyu Dynasty. nial Period Aung San-Attlee Agreement was Skill, Presentation Skill and of course Speaking Skill. in that language naturally and nicely. the rule of law in them unrecognisable. India and Bangladesh to the the Anyathian Culture is that Tagaung stood as an early city- Under British occupation, signed, committing the parties We will talk about various practical ways that could 7. Engage with Audience Participation: If the A day after the AP re- west, Thailand and Laos to the there were polished hand tools state of Myanmar. attempts were made to throw to full independence for Myan- help young minds in developing Communication communication skill is speaking then one their country. Is port on mass graves in Ra- east and the People’s Republic found in the western Paleolithic. off the yoke of colonialism al- mar within a year. Skill in them so that they can demonstrate rather should involve the audience so that you can the accusation khine State, authorities and of China to its north and north- The hand axes were similar to Myanmar Empires most everywhere in Myanmar, This agreement called for articulate the appropriate amount of knowledge that instant feedback that would encourage you representatives of the local east. those found in southern China. Bagan lies on the left bank but these attempts failed due to integration of the Frontier Areas they want to reach to the audience. Let us see major and make your lecture interactive. made by AP people investigated the area Myanmar encompasses Fossilised wood and silicified of the Ayeyarwady in the dry lack of modern firearms to fight with Myanmar proper (Ministe- how-about for developing Communication Skill to be 8. Be Punctual and Systematic: While deliv- professional? and interrogated residents a total area of 261,228 square turf were used to make the tools. zone of Central Myanmar. My- the British. The pacification of rial Burma). A conference was globally competent. ering, presenting, speaking or writing; we on 2 February. miles, and from south to north Early Anyathians proba- anmar civilization achieved a the country took five years to held on 7-12 February 1947 in 1. Listen, Listen and Listen: Before we speak, should plan the whole content and should Following the inspec- is 1,300 miles long and from east bly lived from the first to the high level of development at complete. However, Myanmar Panglong, southern Shan State. communicate, write or express whatever we try to present in systematic manner. If the tion, the team comprising to west, at the widest part, is 600 third Pluvial period. The late Bagan from the 11th century to nationalism was brought about At the conference, Bogyoke want; we need to listen first. Listening Skill is content requires few major points, that head- authorities, police, doctors and local villagers, refuted the AP miles wide respectively. Anyathians lived during the the end of the 13th century. by the colonial education laws. Aung San and leaders of ethnic very important that has to be developed. We can ings and sub-headings or even abbreviations report, and the villagers also said they had not heard of such third Inter-pluvial and Fourth Theravada Buddhism The economic system was races agreed to a framework understand, comprehend and clear our doubts while speaking; we should use to make good massacres near their village. Pre-historic and ancient Pluvial Period. The tools were flourished in Bagan. The art also resented because the My- for the Union of Myanmar. The before we respond and speak. Listening to Class- impression on the recipient. Time manage- What really happened in the area was that security forc- Myanmar all located in the Central My- and architecture of Bagan is anmar people had lost their anniversary of the Panglong room Lectures; Video Lectures; Technical & ment is the most one of the important parts of es were attacked by a combined group of Arakan Rohingya Primate fossils found in the anmar and this suggests that unique. The kings and people place as the businessmen of Agreement is celebrated as non-Technical Talks and Discussion; and many communication skill and therefore we should Salvation Army (ARSA) terrorists and some 500 villagers on Pondaung Region in Sagaing they had chosen to live in a rain of Bagan constructed many their country. Union Day. informative lectures that are available in You- skill to time and communicate. 28 August, 2017, following attacks by the ARSA terrorists on religious buildings such as pa- A national movement that Union Day is highly antic- Tube, Coursera, MIT Library, and news television 9. Learn to Speak among Public: You can begin police outposts. godas, monasteries, temples, emerged during the 20th century ipated by the Myanmar people programme on contemporary issues, and so on. with speaking between your friends, peers The terrorists and villagers used machetes and home- ordination halls and meditation was to defend Buddhism from across the country. As the date 2. Mind your Body Language: One needs to use and family. made arms in the attack, and the security forces had acted caves in Bagan. the effects of British colonial approaches, school children will appropriate body language because most appro- 10. Keep your devices and gadgets which are not in self-defence until the attackers fled. The second Myanmar Em- rule. A group of educated young write patriotic poems, essays priate body language adds brilliant flavor to the required, away from you while communicating. A security personnel got injured and 19 bodies of terrorists Being a sovereign coun- pire was founded by King Bay- men founded the Young Men’s and speeches on the impor- communication skill. We can deliver and present Swami Vivekananda always used to call the were found, along with eight machetes and homemade arms, int Naung, who ascended the Buddhist Association (YMBA) tance of national unity will be ourselves in motivational and ornamental man- youth: “Each Soul is Potentially Divine”. That including spears, as well as 12 bullet shells. try, there are 135 eth- throne in 1551. His 30-year reign in 1906. given. ner if impressive body language is used while divinity or immense capability is there in all young According to the inspection team, the bodies of terrorists (1551-81) was the most energet- Growing out of the YMBA, It is evident that the es- communicating. This can be easily developed minds and youth of Myanmar; only thing is to were buried, and a case was filed at the Nyaungchaung police nic races who live in ic period in Myanmar history. the GCBA (The General Council sence of Union Day can awak- seeing and watching influential personalities; realize that potential and express using brilliant station under Section 50 (I) of the Anti-Terrorism Law. He was a dynamic leader and of Burmese Association) substi- en the Union Spirit and this role models; good teachers; and good anchors. communication skill while delivering about their In fact, those who died in the conflict were not civilians their respective regions effective military commander tuted “Burmese” for “Buddhist” auspicious day can foster the This simple way could do great in developing work or content. I believe that few of above tools but armed men who attacked the security forces. In any who built Myanmar into the in its English name. establishment of a Democratic excellent communication skill. would help the young boys and girls and others country, security forces have the right to defend themselves through weal and woe. most powerful state in South- Federal Union. 3. Be focused and Objective Oriented: While pre- in developing them as great communicator and and protect the sovereignty of the country; and they certainly east Asia. Struggle for Independence Translated by senting or speaking, we should be focused to motivational presenter. (Please do write for feed- have the duty to enforce the rule of law in their country. Is the The Third Myanmar Em- A group of 30 comrades led Win Ko Ko Aung our specific objectives that needs proper plan- back to me at [email protected], ganeshsinha@ accusation made by AP professional? pire was founded by King by Thakin Aung San formed the ******* ning and organization. Students can develop acm.org, [email protected]). 5 FEBRUARY 2018 10 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD BRIEFS Britain will not ‘surrender’ in battle for bespoke Brexit deal: Rudd

LONDON — Britain will press for a bespoke deal with the European Union to ensure both frictionless trade and the ability for the coun- try to negotiate trade deals with other countries, Interior Minister Amber Rudd said on Sunday. “We want to have a bespoke agreement. Now we’re not going to surrender before we have that battle,” Rudd told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show when asked whether the government wanted to have its cake and eat it in the Brexit negotiations —Reuters

Russia says kills more than 30 militants in Syria — TASS

MOSCOW — A Russian strike from an undisclosed high-pre- cision weapon killed more than German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrives for coalition talks at the Social Democratic Party (SPD) 30 militants in an area of Syria’s headquarters in Berlin, Germany on 4 February, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS Idlib where a Russian plane was previously downed, TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Merkel — German coalition talks to Ministry as saying on Saturday. The Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in the Idlib be tough, unclear when they’ll end province earlier on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, BERLIN — German Chancellor The parties reached agree- fered its worst postwar result as this would not be helpful in the Defence Ministry has said. Angela Merkel said her conserv- ments on energy and agriculture in September’s election — will the final phase of negotiations. —Reuters atives faced tough negotiations on Saturday but continued to get the chance to veto any final “Ultimately it’s necessary to with the Social Democrats (SPD) haggle over healthcare. coalition deal. take the time you need to create on Sunday as they seek to form Merkel, who is betting on “We’ll have to negotiate very, a stable foundation for a stable At least 2 dead, 50 a coalition government and it the SPD to secure her fourth very intensively on these issues government,” he said, adding injured in South was unclear when the two blocs term in office, added: “I‘m going today and I think agreements that Sunday’s talks could run would be able to wrap up the into talks with goodwill today, are possible but they still haven’t into the night. Carolina train wreck talks. but I also expect that we’ll face been reached,” Schulz said. SPD negotiator Manuela More than four months af- difficult negotiations.” The conservatives have re- Schwesig urged all negotiating CHARLOTTE — An Amtrak ter a national election, Europe’s SPD leader Martin Schulz jected SPD calls for sweeping parties to all make concessions, train traveling in South Carolina largest economy remains in po- said the opposing sides had reform of health insurance and saying it was difficult to explain collided with a CSX freight train litical limbo without a new gov- come closer on many issues talks are now expected to focus to ordinary Germans why they on Sunday, killing two people ernment. The two camps want in recent days but remained on improving public healthcare, were still waiting for a new gov- and injuring at least 50, CNN and to agree by the end of Sunday at odds over rents, his party’s such as by changing billing rules ernment months after the 24 other media reported. to renew the “grand coalition” demand to abolish fixed-term for doctors, who earn more by September national election. The train with 139 passen- that has governed since 2013 but contracts for workers and its treating private patients. Conscious that the SPD gers and eight crew members some politicians say talks could call to replace Germany’s dual Merkel’s bloc does not want needs to sell the prospect of an- was traveling between New York run into Monday or Tuesday. public-private healthcare sys- to ban fixed-term contracts like other grand coalition to grass- and Miami when it hit the other “It’s not yet possible to say tem with one insurance system the SPD but has offered to pre- roots members by ensuring any train and derailed near Columbia, how long it will last — we did for all. Healthcare and labour vent the repeated renewal of coalition deal bears the hall- South Carolina, Amtrak officials good groundwork yesterday but market policy are crucial for the such contracts as a compromise. marks of SPD policy, Schwesig told local media. there are still important issues SPD, whose 443,000 members — Schulz said he wanted talks said: “We’ve promised our mem- The collision happened that need to be resolved,” Merkel many of whom oppose forming to progress swiftly but that the bers that we’ll negotiate until the about 2.30 AM (0730 GMT), said before heading into nego- another awkward partnership parties should not put them- other side squeals and we’ll do according to local media. tiations. with Merkel after their party suf- selves under huge time pressure that.” — Reuters —Reuters 5 FEBRUARY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 11 It’s when, not if — Singapore worries, and prepares, for militant attack

SINGAPORE — Armed of- ment Report released last ficers patrol a train station year, the MHA said Islam- where television screens ic State has demonstrated and giant posters warn of that Singapore is “very the threat from militants. much on its radar” and that Nearby, fake gunmen the threat to the country storm a shopping mall in remains “the highest in re- one of many recent terror cent years”— claims that attack simulations. are backed up by security But this is not some experts. “Singapore, being war-ravaged country. It known as safe and secure, is one of the safest in the makes it such a risk tar- world, Singapore. The get,” said Dan Bould, Asia wealthy island-state has director of crisis manage- a near-perfect record of ment at professional ser- keeping its shores free from vices firm Aon and a former terror, but as it prepares captain in the British army. to host defence ministers “If there’s an attack in from around Southeast the Philippines, it may get Asia this week, it appears half an hour in a 24-hour to have good reason to news cycle. An attack in have prioritised stopping Police take part in a simulated gunmen attack demonstration for the public at a housing estate in Singapore on 10 Singapore with all the mul- December 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS the spread of militancy in ticultural individuals oper- the region. The cosmopol- neighbours, and that it’s a prized target,” Singapore’s have stepped up markedly to the island, a Singapore- ating here, will be within itan financial hub, which matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’ Ministry of Home Affairs in recent years with more an soldier has featured on the narrative for a few days was second only to Tokyo militants will strike. “Sin- (MHA) said in response to frequent attacks on West- a number of Islamic State at least.” in The Economist Intelli- gapore continues to face e-mailed questions from ern countries and after Is- promotional videos, most In early 2017, Aon lift- gence Unit’s Safe Cities In- a serious security threat Reuters. Singapore author- lamic State (IS) militants recently in December ed Singapore in the terror- dex in 2017, says it has been from both homegrown ities say they have been a briefly took over a town in where he was filmed exe- ism and political violence the target of militant plots radicalised individuals and target of Islamic extrem- the southern Philippines cuting men alongside other category of its annual risk for years, some stemming foreign terrorists who con- ism since the 1990s, but last year. Raising further militants. In its inaugural map from negligible to low from its Muslim-majority tinue to see Singapore as a efforts to deter terrorism concerns about the threat Terrorism Threat Assess- risk.—Reuters

DECLARATION IN RESPOND AND CLARIFICATION TO DR. HTUN WYNN, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF YADANAR SHWE PIN HSINT CO., LTD AND PUBLIC NOTICE Under the assignment and instruction of Mr. Chong Dae Seong, Executive Director of SEOGWOO E & C Co., Ltd at No. ( 483 ), 9th floor, Aye Yeikthar Condo, Aye Yeikthar (2) Street, New University Avenue Road, Saya San Quarter, Bahan Township, Yangon Region, it is hereby declared as follows: - It is well known to you and the relevant persons that my client has legally registered the company in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and is managing and operating the project works in good name and reputation. 1. In handling and implementing the project works in Myanmar, your company was trusted and caused to assign and implement with complete legal deed of Agreements and in accordance with the procedures of a business. 2. In implementing (4) Project works, the contract Agreement was executed to be carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein. In causing to carry out the works, it was mentioned in the Contract Agreement that the works to be met with stipulated standards and specifications and to complete the work in a timely manner. (a) In respect of ASEAN Eco Brick Factory Project, there are only (6) Types of works and not (8) types. Although the actual your proposed balance amount is only Ks 108,531,615/- it has been found that it was mentioned incorrectly as Ks156,595,788/-. (b) Although your proposed balance of Rural Development Training Center Project is Ks 75,538,587/- it was found that your newspaper declaration mentioned incorrectly as Ks 88,283,243/-. (c) Marubeni Project is still in the process of negotiation between my client and your company and mentioning as Ks 83,149,159/- is a matter not yet discussed. (d) The incorrect mentioning as Ks 34,643,650/- in the newspaper declaration for farmland project ( retention 5% for 1 year warranty) is not entitled to be settled since it is still within the warranty time. (e) In respect of balance amount contained in your newspaper declaration, mentions as total Ks 362,671,837/- is not exactly correct. You are well-known about the fact that among (4) projects, although the works were completed in (3) projects, your company does not undertake, negotiate and settle the payment made temporary by my client company due to the standards and specifications not coming up to quality standard and not completing in specified time and upon the image of the company and loss and suffer in the works to be carried further. 3. My client likes you to consider again the work records under the Contract Agreement executed between you and my client, since the declaration in Myanma Alinn/ The Mirror dated ( 6-1-2008 ) and in the Global New Light of Myanmar dated ( 13-1-2018 ) made by your permission, is to conceal the truth and declared intentionally. With due respect and sorrow, my client has been known about the newspaper declarations and believe that you, yourself have already read and known the response and clarification, considered on the whole of the facts contained in the newspaper, by the acknowledge letter send to your company on ( 12-1-2018 )bymyclient company. In the said letter, on opportunity is given to you to coordinate and solve the undesirable matters. It seemed that you might not have noticed. You didn't reply and communicate. 4. My client likes you to reconsider the terms and conditions contained in the Contract Agreement, transaction agreement and account clearances as it has been found roughly that the amount your proposed to the (3) project works above and the amount contained and mentioned in the newspaper, differs as Ks 143,957,985/-. It is hereby responded, clarified and declared to you and all, that for the reputation of my client company, my client will stand up and solve under thetermsand conditions of the Contract Agreement, and in accordance with work process and work agreement, in order for the truth and justification as responded in my client's letter dated ( 12-1-2018 ) mentioned above, in respect of undesirable matters of your company. Under the assignment and instruction, U Htun Aung Kyaw (LL.B, DBL) Daw Khine The' Su Advocate (Sr.7078/02) LL.M, M.Res, Ph.D (prelim), Dip in English (SEAMEO CHAT) Higher Grade Pleader (Sr.44775/14) No. (33), 1st Floor, Damaseindar Street, Kyar Kwet Thit Quarter, Tamwe Township, Yangon. Ph: 01-540073, 09-5114708 5 FEBRUARY 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

DPRK denounces Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet shot down by Trump’s State of the Union address as “omen of new militants in Syria — defence ministry disaster” PYONGYANG — The MOSCOW — A Su-25 taking steps to retrieve Democratic People’s Re- fighter jet of the Russian the Russian pilot’s body,” public of Korea (DPRK) Aerospace Force was shot the ministry said. on Sunday denounced down by militants in Syr- Earlier reports said the State of the Union ia on Saturday, the pilot that Syrian governmen- address by US President ejected but was killed tal forces were fighting Donald Trump as “an later by terrorists, the against Jabhat al-Nusra omen of new disaster,” Russian Defence Minis- units in the Idlib province. after Trump described try said. In accordance with the DPRK as an adver- “On 3 February 2018, an agreement by Russia, sary in the address. a Russian fighter jet Su-25 Iran and Turkey — the The whole world is crashed when flying over guarantors of the Syrian seeing “an omen of new the Idlib de-escalation ceasefire — de-escalation disaster” in Trump’s zone. The pilot was able zones were set up in Syria address which asserted to report ejection from an in May 2017. De-escalation “American first” and “un- area controlled by Jabhat zones include the Idlib matched power” based al-Nusra militants (the Province, some parts of on nuclear arms forcing terrorist group banned its neighboring areas in other countries to submit in Russia— TASS),” the the Latakia, Hama and to the “US chauvinistic defence ministry said. Aleppo Provinces north interest,” a spokesman “The pilot was killed while Ejected pilot was killed later by terrorists. PHOTO: TASS of the city of Homs, East- for the Ministry of For- fighting against terror- ern Ghouta, as well as eign Affairs was quoted ists.” was brought down with “The Russian centre side the Turkish side, the Daraa and al-Qunei- by the official Korean “According to prelim- a portable anti-aircraft for reconciliation of war- responsible for the Idlib tra Provinces in southern Central News Agency inary information, the jet missile system,” it added. ring sides in Syria along- de-escalation zone, are Syria.—Tass as saying. The spokesman also accused Trump of “insisting upon ‘maxi- mum pressure’ against Laser technology reveals undiscovered DPRK” and “viciously slandering” the country. “It is purely a nas- Mayan ruins below Guatemalan jungle ty perversity aimed to disturb the advance of inter-Korean relations,” MEXICO CITY — Re- make it clear that this Elevated highways, region. headed by Guatemala’s he added. searchers have used laser entire region was a set- complex irrigation and “LiDAR is revolu- Foundation for Maya Cul- Trump said in his scans to reveal that more tlement system whose terracing systems were tionizing archaeology the tural and Natural Herit- State of the Union ad- than 60,000 ruin sites ly- scale and population discovered after over way the Hubble Space age (PACUNAM). dress last week that ing for centuries under density had been gross- 2,100 square kilometers Telescope revolution- The plan is to map the US government is the jungles of northern ly underestimated,” Na- of Guatemala’s Maya Bio- ized astronomy,” Tulane more than 14,000 square “waging a campaign of Guatemala. tional Geographic quoted sphere Reserve had been University archaeologist kilometers of the coun- maximum pressure” Aerial images of a Ithaca College archaeolo- scanned. Francisco Estrada-Belli try’s vast northern low- to prevent the DPRK’s particular unpopulated gist Thomas Garrison as Other surprising find- told National Geographic, lands. pursuit of nuclear mis- area were digitally pro- saying. ings included the militari- “We’ll need 100 years to go Hailed as “major siles from threatening cessed using the revolu- The new data led to zation of the Maya “meg- through all (the data) and breakthrough” in Maya US homeland. Tension tionary light detection and an estimation that a 10 to alopolis”, as laser scans really understand what archaeology, the findings between the two coun- ranging (LiDAR) technol- 15 million population or showed defensive walls, we’re seeing.” were expected “to raise tries has escalated since ogy. even more had been living ramparts, terraces and The survey is part of a awareness of the value of Trump took in office last “The LiDAR images in the area. fortresses throughout the three-year project spear- protecting.”—Xinhua year.—Xinhua 5 FEBRUARY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar New Mandalay Resort CityImplementation ManagementCommittee For New Mandalay Resort City Project Implementation

Invitation for Expression of Interest

New Mandalay Resort City (Yadanarpon Cyber City) has been developed in Mandalay Region near to Pyinoolwin City on Mandalay- Lashio Road. The project area is approximately 10,000 acres and the Concept Plan is prepared to develop the project phase by phase. The conceptual development plan consists of industrial, commercial, residential, logistic, recreation and resort area.

The aim of seeking Expression of interest is to empanel the competent real estate developer firms (local or foreign) for construction, marketing and management of the project. Ministry of Construction will be joint partner of the project and interested firms are requested to apply with credentials, information and company profile addressed to Ministry of Construction, Office 40, Naypyitaw. 31.3.2018 Details including prescribed format are available at Department of Urban and Housing Development,Office No 40 Naypyitaw. The last date of submission is on at 5 pm. The short listed firms will be decided and announced after scrutiny by the board.

Contact Person -

U ThetNaing Daw Moe Thida U Sein Myint Director Deputy Director Director DUHD, Mandalay DUHD, Office(40) Mandalay Region Mandalay Region NayPyiTaw Government Office 095143850, 0275194 092216638, 067 3407311 09400685350

Mandalay Region, PyinOoLwin Township, Proposed New Mandalay Resort City Project

Phase 1 Phase 2

5 FEBRUARY 2018 14 SOCIAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Guillermo del Toro wins Directors Guild top award for ‘The Shape of Water’

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood out in Hollywood on 4 March directors named Guillermo del to producers, directors, actors Toro the best film director of and actresses in a star-studded 2017 for “The Shape of Water” television show viewed around on Saturday, placing the Mex- the world and among the most- ican filmmaker and the film in watched TV programmes in the a strong position for the movie United States. world’s top honours, the Oscars, In addition to film direc- in March. tors, the DGA also handed out The Directors Guild of television honors, with women America (DGA), the leading in- directors taking two of the top dustry group representing film awards. and television directors, chose Beth McCarthy-Miller won Jordan Peele as best first-time for best TV comedy direction for feature film director for the “Veep”, while Reed Morano won offbeat horror film “Get Out”, for TV drama series for “The which has four Oscar nomina- Handmaid’s Tale”. tions including best picture and Directors of “Big Little for Peele as best director. Lies”, “Saturday Night Live” DGA feature film winners and the 89th annual Academy have often gone on to claim the Awards presentation also won best director Oscar and even their categories, the latter show see their films win best picture. going down in infamy when the The Oscar chances for “The wrong film was announced for Shape of Water” were also boost- the top award, best picture. ed last month when the Produc- British director Michael ers Guild chose it as the year’s Director Guillermo del Toro holds his award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for “The Apted, known for the “Up” doc- best film. Shape of Water” at the 70th Annual DGA Awards in Beverly Hills, California, US on 3 February, 2018. PHOTO: umentary series which revis- It was del Toro’s first DGA REUTERS its children every seven years win and his first nomination. as they progress into middle “The Shape of Water” picture and del Toro as director. for “Lady Bird”. Gerwig, also an honored as best documentary age and beyond, was honored scored 13 Oscar nominations Peele was also nominated Oscar nominee, would be only director for “City of Ghosts”, a with a special lifetime achieve- last month, the most of any 2017 by the DGA at its 70th annual the second woman to win the British film about rebels banding ment award at the gala cere- film and just one shy of the all- honours for best feature film best director Academy Award. together to fight ISIS in Syria. mony hosted by Judd Apatow. time record of 14, including best director, as was Greta Gerwig, Matthew Heineman was The Oscars will be handed —Reuters Lady Gaga, citing pain, cancels 10 Spice Girls reuniting European shows on ‘Joanne’ tour to explore ‘new Opportunities’ LOS ANGELES — Severe pain has forced Lady Gaga to cancel 10 shows on the European leg LOS ANGELES — Popular It was their single “Wan- of her “Joanne” concert tour, band Spice Girls have said nabe” that propelled the the singer and her team said on they are reuniting and plan- band to fame in 1996. They Saturday, several months after ning to work on “new oppor- had also reunited for a world she had postponed those per- tunities together”. tour in 2007. formances in Europe due to her The members of the Their last performance ailment. Lady Gaga, whose hit band — Victoria Beckham, together was at the closing songs include “Bad Romance” Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, ceremony for the 2012 Lon- and “Born This Way,” has previ- Mel Brown and Melanie don Olympics. ously said she suffers from fibro- Chisholm — recently met “We have enjoyed a won- myalgia, a musculoskeletal pain at Horner’s Hertfordshire derful afternoon catching disorder often accompanied by residence, where they were up and reminiscing about fatigue and cognitive difficulties. accompanied by former the amazing times we have A statement posted on Lady manager Simon Fuller. spent together. Gaga’s Twitter and Instagram Later, in a statement, “We all agree that there pages did not mention fibromyal- Lady Gaga arrives at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in New York, NY, the group confirmed that are many exciting possibili- gia but said the 31-year-old singer U.S., January 28, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS they are getting back to- ties that will once again em- decided to cancel the shows af- gether. brace the original essence ter consulting with her medical Paris and Berlin. as the dress made of raw beef that “We are always over- of The Spice Girls, while team. “Unfortunately, Lady Gaga “I promise I will be back in she wore at a 2010 awards show. whelmed at how much in- reinforcing our message of is suffering from severe pain that your city, but for now, I need to put The “Joanne” tour, named after terest there is across the female empowerment for has materially impacted her abili- myself and my well-being first,” the singer’s rock-style album re- whole world for The Spice future generations,” the ty to perform live,” the statement she said. Lady Gaga became leased in 2016, was promoted by Girls. The time now feels group said. said. In an accompanying state- famous in 2008 as a pop artist, Live Nation Entertainment Inc. right to explore some in- Beckham posted the ment on social media, Lady Gaga with the hook-laden songs “Just She began the tour on 1 August credible new opportunities photograph of the girl group said she was devastated to cancel Dance” and “Pokerface.” She in Vancouver, Canada, the first of together,” the group said in on Instagram and posted, the shows, which included stops quickly gained a reputation for more than 40 shows across North the statement, reported En- “Love my girls. So many in London, Zurich, Stockholm, provocative fashion choices, such America.—Reuters tertainment Weekly. kisses. Exciting .—PTI 5 FEBRUARY 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIAL 15

Sri Lanka embassy celebrates Independence Day

Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Ohn Maung and The congregation led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and wife attend the ceremony to donate offertories to the wife Daw Khin Than Nwe are welcomed by Ambassador Members of the Sangha. PHOTO: MNA of Sri Lanka to Myanmar Mr. Kohona Walawwe Nimal Dharmakeerthi Karunaratne at the reception to mark the 7oth Independence Day of Sri Lanka at the Sule Shangrila Armed forces of Myanmar, Thai donate offertories Hotel in Yangon on 4th February, 2018. PHOTO: MNA to one thousand Members of the Sangha U Pein Aung (George) THE families of Myan- Maha Kovisara, sayadaws Tarnchaiyan Srisuwan Armed Force Commander 99 Years mar Armed Forces (Tat- and monks from the mon- and wife Mrs. Jiraporn in Chief Gen. Tarnchaiyan madaw) and Royal Thai asteriesin Nay Pyi Taw Srisuwan, Deputy Com- Srisuwan and wife also U Pein Aung, son of (U Hsauk)-(Daw Tun Yin), Armed Force offered rice Council Region attended mander-in-Chief(Army) donated cash to the fund husband of Daw Mya Khaing (Ruby), father of U Tun and offertories to one the ceremony. Command- Vice-Senior General Soe of the Uppatasanti Pago- Hla Aung + Daw San San Myint(Rowena), San Thida + thousand Members of the er-in-Chief of Defence Win and wife Daw Than da through the pagoda’s David Harr, (U Pe Thet Nyunt)+ Daw Nwe Nwe Htay, Sanghaat the platform of Services Senior General Than Nwe and Tatmadaw board of trustees. The grandfather of Adrienne Thanda Davis + Hunter Davis, Uppatasanti Pagoda in Min Aung Hlaing and wife officers of two countries two countries’ Tatmad- Lynn Thiri Harr, Amanda Khaing Thazin Nyunt, passed Nay Pyi Tawyesterday. DawKyu Kyu Hla, Royal donated offertories to the aw officers also offered away peacefully at his residence, at 15A Pyidaungsu Lane, Saya San Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Fu- Headed by Abhidhajama- Thai Armed Force Com- Members of the Sangha. day meal to the monks. neral procession will leave the house at 9 :00 am and haratthagura Bhadanta mander in Chief Gen. TheRoyal Thai —M NA cremation will be at Yayway Cemetry at 11:00 am. Bereaved Family Japan’s antismoking plan with gaping loophole sparks outcry #MeToo movement means changes for TOKYO — Japan’s re- four of the eight types of the government needs to be served. cently unveiled antismok- public facilities surveyed take “a first step” with the The ministry is cur- Valentine’s Day romance ing plan has sparked an by the World Health Or- modest plan as a tougher rently negotiating with outcry from lung cancer ganization to measure bill would be rejected in the LDP over the scope NEW YORK — The only help build trust and patients and other ac- antismoking steps. parliament by the ruling of restaurants and bars #MeToo movement is intimacy,” said Friedman, tivists as it has a gaping Fifty-five countries Liberal Democratic Party that are to be exempted putting a chill on romance a writer whose books in- loophole — basically al- including Britain, Cana- supported by the tobacco from the requirement to this Valentine’s Day, and clude “Yes Means Yes!” lowing customers at res- da, Russia and Brazil — and restaurant industries. establish separate smok- a deep freeze on what for The #MeToo move- taurants and bars to carry recent hosts of Olympics Some LDP members ing areas. years has been a route to ment has exposed men on lighting up. — have already banned have urged the ministry It initially planned marriage: the office love accused of sexual assault The plan released indoor smoking at all to recognize “the right to to exempt eateries with affair, according to rela- and harassment in fields last Tuesday by the health the eight types of public smoke.” a floor space of up to 30 tionship experts. including entertainment, ministry backpedaled places including schools, Shobayashi drafted a square metres, but is now The number of Amer- politics and business. from its initial goal of in- medical institutions, offic- bill 17 years ago to urge leaning toward expanding icans admitting to being Dozens of prominent men troducing a total indoor es, restaurants, bars and restaurant managers and the scope to those with a in an office romance has have quit or been fired smoking ban to prevent public transportation. other facility operators in floor space of up to 150 sq fallen, and some feminist from high-profile posts, passive smoking in pub- A group of lung can- Japan to “make efforts” metres. In the exempted activists call that change and police have opened lic spaces ahead of the cer patients has fiercely to prevent secondhand facilities, smoking will as well as zero tolerance investigations into some 2020 Tokyo Olympic and protested the latest gov- smoking. At that time, he be allowed inside if they for unacceptable behav- accusations of sex assault. Paralympic Games due to ernment plan, saying it is was denounced by both hang a sign indicating iour in the workplace long The movement is strong opposition by the a “reversion” of the global the pro-smoking LDP it is a “smoking space.” overdue. The movement is changing dating dynam- tobacco and restaurant trend to tighten smoking and antismoking bodies Pro-smoking people say sparking the kind of direct ics in important ways, said industries. control. In Japan, more calling for stricter regu- customers who shun to- communication essential Liz Wolfe, managing edi- Japan is among the than 80 per cent of the lations. bacco would not enter for love, they say. tor of Young Voices, which lowest-ranked countries population are nonsmok- Following negotia- these places. “#MeToo will make distributes opinion pieces in terms of tobacco con- ers and an estimated tions with the LDP, the However, Kazuo relationships between written by people younger trol, with no smoke-free 15,000 people die annually health ministry has made Hasegawa, chairman of men and women more than 30. law covering indoor public from secondhand smoke, compromises and decid- the Japan Lung Cancer romantic,” said women’s “One good aspect of spaces. according to the health ed under the new plan to Alliance, said his group’s rights activist Jaclyn the #MeToo movement The new measure ministry. permit smoking in res- survey has revealed many Friedman. might be an increased will protect minors and But Tokuaki Sho- taurants and bars if they people reluctantly go to “If we all become emphasis on communica- patients at hospitals from bayashi, a senior official set up special rooms for such facilities and suffer more thoughtful about tion when it comes to sex secondhand smoking, but of the Health, Labour and exclusive use by smokers from passive smoking. the care with which we and romance,” Wolfe said. in doing so will cover only Welfare Ministry, said where no food or drink will —Kyodo News treat our partners, it can —Reuters 5 FEBRUARY 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR West Brom have 12 big games to Mindat Football Association rescue season, says Brunt to nurture youth footballers MINDAT, a very beautiful, hilly sociation was also conducted and cold town in Chin State, lo- last week. The Mindat Football cated in the West of Myanmar Association is aimed at pro- has registered its township moting not only the township football association for the first football but for the Chin State, time recently according to the and upgrading the standard Myanmar Football Federation. of Myanmar football. They will The football association is a nurture any youths who are in- very first one in the Chin State, terested in football to become was founded with 15 officials al- professionals. The association together by the supervision of is chaired by U LeinHtun and Myanmar Football Federation. the other 14 officials are former Meeting for the confirma- footballers, said an official of the tion and formation of this as- association.—KyawZin Lin

City Stars FC changed its name to Royal Thanlyin FC in MNL League II West Bromwich Albion’s Chris Brunt. PHOTO: REUTERS CITY Stars FC, a football club ond-tier football league in of the MPT Myanmar National Myanmar. The official name is LONDON — West Bromwich website. “We’ve given ourselves a bit League II of 2018, has changed MNL-2 League. The inaugural Albion still have 12 “big games” The Midlands club made a of a mountain to climb now but its name to Royal Thanlyin FC season has began in 2013. to ensure their Premier League bright start to the current season hopefully we can get a few bod- recently. The MNL-2 was founded survival, midfielder Chris Brunt with victories in their first two ies back this week and get out City Stars FC is a Myanmar in 2013 as part of MFF’s effort said after Saturday’s 3-2 home games before going 20 games on the training pitch,” Northern football club, founded in 2015 in to extend competitiveness into defeat by Southampton. without a win. They sacked man- Irishman Brunt added. the MNL-2 League. the nation’s football standard West Brom have collected ager Tony Pulis and replaced “All the lads that have played The team gained the agree- and the league is played in a 20 points from 26 matches after him with Alan Pardew in No- a lot of games over the Decem- ment by officials from Myanmar league cup format. three wins, 11 draws and 12 de- vember. ber-January period can have a National League to change its The 2015 MNL-2 winner feats and sit bottom of the league Pardew guided the team to bit of a rest because we don’t play name intoThanlyin FC. was Southern Myanmar and 1st table. They are winless in the last their first win in 21 games beat- until next Monday night.” The new name for the team runner-up was Horizon FC.In three games, losing twice. ing promoted Brighton and Hove West Brom return to league will be officially used staring 2016 MNL-2 season, four new “We have got 12 big games Albion last month but West Brom action with a trip to London from the MPT Myanmar Na- clubs were included and three left and we need to win as many have continued to struggle for to face champions Chelsea. tional League II season. clubs will be qualified to MNL- as we can,” Brunt told the club’s consistency. —Reuters The MNL-2 is the sec- 2.—KyawZin Lin

Moyes refuses to blame off- Defender Stones in line for Man field incidents for defeat City return against Leicester LONDON — West Ham United would do that.” Henry’s sacking manager David Moyes said that followed defender Arthur Masua- LONDON — Manchester City recent off-field problems at the ku’s six-match ban for spitting at defender John Stones is in line club had nothing to do with Satur- an opponent during West Ham’s to return for next weekend’s day’s 3-1 Premier League defeat FA Cup defeat at Wigan Athletic Premier League clash with at Brighton and Hove Albion. The last weekend. “Maybe that’s just Leicester City after missing London club sacked director of West Ham, I don’t know,” Moyes Saturday’s draw at Burnley player recruitment Tony Henry added. “In management no day with a knee problem, manager on Friday following allegations is ever dull. The job brings up Pep Guardiola said. of racial discrimination. Accord- some difficult situations and some Stones, who missed last ing to a report in the Daily Mail strange ones.” Defeat at Brighton week’s 3-0 win over West Bro- newspaper, Henry said the club left West Ham in 12th on 27 points mwich Albion with illness, was wanted to limit the number of Afri- but just three points above the rested for the match at Turf can players in their squad as “they relegation zone in a congested Moor with skipper Vincent Manchester City’s John Stones. have a bad attitude” and “cause bottom half of the table. Kompany returning from a calf PHOTO REUTERS mayhem” when they are not in the “When I took over we were in injury and new recruit Aymeric team. Asked if the incident had a the bottom three so to be where Laporte available as defensive bearing on the result, Moyes said: we are now I’d have said ‘thanks cover. The England interna- (Stones) has a bit of a problem in against Leicester and Basel.” ”It had no effect whatsoever. “The very much’. We are still in a battle tional has made 15 league ap- the knee and I prefer for him to After the visit of eighth-placed club have done what they think to stay up but it’s the same for oth- pearances this season apart rest, to recover a bit,” Guardiola Leicester, City return to Champi- they have to do and move on, and er teams.” West Ham host Watford from featuring nine times in said. “It is a little bit painful... I ons League action with a last 16 we have to. It’s always the manag- in their next league game on 10 domestic cup competitions and decided not to use him, let him first leg clash at Swiss side Basel er’s job but I don’t think the events February.—Reuters the Champions League. “He recover and come back better on 13 February. —Reuters