LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL Democratic Party for Myanmar New Society, Myanmar National Congress, Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party and Pa-O National Organization (PNO) present their policies, stances and work programmes

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Vol. VII, No. 156, 3rd Waxing of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Saturday, 19 September 2020 Peace process explained to INSIDE TODAY NATIONAL CBM Governor joins virtual locals in southern Shan State meeting of 23rd AFMGM PAGE-2

NATIONAL Union PFI Minister discusses with WB Vice President for Asia-Pacific online PAGE-3

NATIONAL Union Minister for International Cooperation holds discussions with Malaysian Foreign Minister via videoconference PAGE-4

NATIONAL MoHS coordination meeting discusses control Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe explains development of peacemaking process at Shan State Government Office in Taunggyi, Shan State on 15 measures against COVID-19 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA PAGE-5

NION Minister for the Myanmar’s peace process to Peace Commission and Deputy bers of leading committees in State Counsellor’s Of- the local people in southern Minister for Ethnic Affairs U Taunggyi, Pindaya Township of LOCAL BUSINESS Ufice U Kyaw Tint Swe, in Shan State from 15 to 17 Sep- Hla Maw Oo and officials and Danu Self-Administered Zone, Myanmar earns $764 mln his capacity as Vice-Chairman tember. held meetings with members and Hopong Township of Pa-O from 2.5 mln-tonne rice of the National Reconciliation During the tour, he was ac- of local government, state Hlut- Self-Administered Zone. export this FY and Peace Centre, explained companied by member of the taw representatives and mem- SEE PAGE-3 PAGE-7

Myanmar repatriates 153 nationals from Singapore by relief flight

A relief flight of Myanmar Na- The Ministry of Foreign tional Airlines landed at Yangon Affairs has been working with International Airport yesterday Myanmar embassies in foreign afternoon, with 153 citizens who countries and local ministries were stranded in Singapore due concerned to bring back citi- to suspension of international zens stranded abroad due to flights. the suspension of commercial The Ministry of Labour, Im- flights, in accordance with the migration and Population, the guidance of the National-Level Ministry of Health and Sports Central Committee on Preven- and the Yangon Region govern- tion, Control and Treatment of ment provided them with proper COVID-19. Until now, Myanmar medical tests and arranged 14- has organized 18 relief flights to day quarantine at specific places bring the citizens back home from or designated hotels, followed by Singapore every Friday.—MNA Myanmar returnees from Singapore line up for immigration process at the Yangon Internaitonal Airport the 7-day home quarantine. (Translated by Aung Khin) on 18 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR CBM Governor joins virtual meeting of 23rd AFMGM

THE 23rd ASEAN+3 Finance Min- of ASEAN and the Deputy Man- ic and exchanged viewed on these isters’ and Central Bank Gover- aging Director of International cases. nors’ Meeting (AFMGM) was held Monetary Fund. The ASEAN+3 Finance Min- via videoconferencing yesterday The meeting was held under isters and Central Bank Gover- morning. the co-chairmanship of Deputy nors respectively briefed their The meeting was participat- Prime Minister and Minister for current economic status and ac- ed by Central Bank of Myanmar Finance of Japan Mr Taro Aso, tivities to mitigate the economic Governor U Kyaw Kyaw Maung, Governor of the Central Bank of impacts caused by COVID-19. Deputy Minister for Planning, Japan Mr Kuroda Haruhiko, Min- They also discussed to con- Finance and Industry U Maung ister for Finance of Viet Nam Mr tinue working together for ASE- Maung Win, CBM Deputy Gov- Dinh Tien Dung and Governor of AN+3 Finance Processes – (1) ernor U Soe Thein, ASEAN+3 the Central Bank of Viet Nam Mr Chiang Mai Initiative Multilater- Finance Ministers and Central Le Minh Hung. alization (CMIM), (2) ASEAN +3 Bank Governors, President The officials of IMF, ADB Macroeconomic Research Office of Asia Development Bank Mr and AMRO presented the cur- (AMRO), (3) Asian Bond Markets Masatsugu Asakawa, the Direc- rent economic outlook all over Initiative (ABMI) and (4) ASE- tor-General of ASEAN+3 Mac- the world and regions including AN+3 Finance Process.—MNA Central Bank of Myanmar Governor U Kyaw Kyaw Maung joins 23rd roeconomic Research Office policy responses to the risks and (Translated by Khine Thazin ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting AMRO, the Secretary-General challenges in COVID-19 pandem- Han) online on 18 September 2020. PHOTO: MNA

ASEAN Bureaux Working Group Council 400-bed tent hospital in discusses cross-border motor insurance Yangon opens to treat COVID-19 patients

A 400-bed tent hospital in Yan- pital facilities for giving treat- gon jointly implemented by the ment to them,” said Prof. Dr Ministry of Health and Sports Zaw Wai Soe, Rector of the Uni- and the Ayeyarwady Founda- versity of Medicine-1, Yangon, tion will accommodate corona- in his recent interview with the virus patients starting from 19 Myanmar News Agency (MNA). September. The 400-bed tent hospital is “We will receive 400 posi- one of the emergency hospitals tive patients tomorrow,” said in Yangon for fighting against Ko Kyaw Zaw Han, an official of the pandemic in Yangon which the foundation, told the Global is the most densely populated New Light of Myanmar yes- city in Myanmar. terday. Yangon Region authorities Yangon Region is seeing has turned a housing complex rising numbers daily. in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Over the past seven days, Township to a temporary hos- Managing Director of Myanmar Insurance Enterprise Dr Sandar Oo participates in 7th Council of Bureaux Myanmar saw 424 cases on 18 pital which will receive patients Working Group (CoBWG) Meeting via videoconference on 15 September. PHOTO: MNA September, 149 cases on 17 Sep- with moderate and non-symp- tember, 319 cases on 16 Septem- toms of the disease. THE 7th Council of Bureaux Dr Sandar Oo chaired the lators’ Meeting which was held ber, 307 cases on 15 September, A building which had been Working Group (CoBWG) Meet- meeting which was attended in Myanmar in November 2019. 263 cases on 14 September, 337 used for facility quarantine in ing was held online on 15 Sep- by delegates of ASEAN member They also detailed about cases on 13 September and 173 Hline University Campus will tember in line with Protocol-5 countries. information and data on Com- cases on 12 September respec- also be turned into a hospital (ASEAN Scheme of Compulso- During the meeting, they pulsory Automobile Liability In- tively. with 500-bed capacity for giving ry Motor Vehicle Insurance) of discussed matters relating to surance (CALI) on ASEAN COB “With 200 to 300 new cases treatment to serious patients.— ASEAN Framework Agreement Council of Bureau members’ on- Website and the use of ASEAN daily, Yangon needs more hos- GNLM on the Facilitation of Goods in going works on implementation Compulsory Motor Insurance Transit (AFAFGIT). of cross-border motor vehicle (ACMI) System. — MNA Managing Director of My- insurance in accordance with anmar Insurance Enterprise 22nd ASEAN Insurance Regu- (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) iOS version of Myanmar Be Enchanted mobile application available online

MINISTRY of Hotels and Tour- Code, https://apple.co/2RrWZct and attracting local and foreign ism has launched the iOS version or App Store. visitors by showcasing natural 1.0 of Myanmar Be Enchanted on The application is aimed and cultural heritages, tradi- 15 September after its Android at giving concrete information tions of ethnic people and the version was released on 1 July of Myanmar tourism industry, 12 seasonal festivals of Myan- this year. promoting the positive image of mar.—MNA The new version of this app Myanmar in peace and stability A 400-bed tent hospital opens in Yangon to treat coronavirus can be received by scanning QR to the international community (Translated by Aung Khin) patients. PHOTO: KYAW ZEYA 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

The General Election will be held on 8 November 2020. n Union Election Commission has announced the first edition of eligible voter lists at local offices of the commission in respec- tive wards/village-tracts, in the villages from 25 July 2020 to 7 November 2020. n If the name of any eligible voter is not included in the list, voter registration can be requested by filling in Form 3. n Objection can be filed against any ineligible voter in the list by using Form 4. n Correction for voter list can be requested by using Form 4 (c). n Voters can cast their votes only if their names are included in the voters list. n Cooperation is requested for at least one member of each family to check their names without fail to ensure a complete and correct voters list. 50 n Check the voters lists not to lose voting rights by filling up discrepancies, deleting and making corrections.

Peace process explained to locals in southern Shan State

FROM PAGE-1 of Pa-O Self-Administered Zone Chairman of the State Sangha to its Chairman Khun San Lwin Nayaka Committee, the Oxford U Kyaw Tint Swe and party and members of its leading body Sayadaw from the Shan State explained the peace process at on 17 September morning, and Buddhist University and leading the headquarters of the Shan at the government headquar- monk of Aung Myae Bon San State government on 15 Sep- ters of Shan State in Taunggyi Monastery, the 8888 Sayadaw. tember, and it was attended by Township to Chairman of Pa- The Union Minister and par- Chief Minister Dr Linn Htut and laung Self-Administered Zone ty also made visits to the Ywa his government members, while U Win Kyaw (a) U Aik Mein and Ngal and Kan Htaung Monas- State Hluttaw Speaker U Sai its members on 17 September in teries in Pindaya Township of Long Hseng and Hluttaw rep- the afternoon. Danu Self-Administered Zone, resentatives joined the meeting The events to explain the the Sasana Lankara and Naung through videoconferencing. peace process were all held in Taung monasteries in Hopong The peace process was also accordance with the COVID-19 Township of Pa-O Self-Adminis- explained in Pindaya of Danu rules and regulations. tered Zone, where they donated Self-Administered Zone to mem- During the tour, Union Min- Waso robes to the Sayadaws.— Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe reports on the ongoing peace bers of its leading body led by U ister U Kyaw Tint Swe paid re- MNA development during his official visit to southern Shan State from 15 to Nyi Nyi (a) U Nyi Lay Chan on 16 spects to the leading monk of 17 September. PHOTO: MNA September, in Hopong Township Sunlun Monastery in Taunggyi, (Translated by Aung Khin)

Union PFI Minister discusses with WB Vice President for Asia-Pacific online

UNION Minister for Planning, World Bank’s Public Financial assistance from World Bank. sector participation. Deputy Asia (SEA) Group Ms Kulaya Finance and Industry U Soe Management Project, Financial The meeting discussed Ministers U Sett Aung and Dr Tantitemit and Country Direc- Win held a virtual meeting with Sector Development Project, matters relating to human Min Ye Paing Hein, Permanent tor for Myanmar, Cambodia and World Bank Vice President for and Myanmar Economic Re- capital development that will Secretary U Tun Tun Naing and Lao PDR Ms Mariam Sherman Asia-Pacific Region Ms Victoria covery and Reform Plan that assist the development of My- departmental officials, the World also attended the meeting. — Kwakwa from the ministry in will be launched soon. anmar and World Bank’s as- Bank Group Executive Director MNA Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Ms Victoria Kwakwa ac- sistance on increasing private representing for the South East (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) During the meeting, the Un- knowledged that Myanmar is ion Minister discussed matters now facing challenges because relating to World Bank’s My- of COVID-19 and discussed anmar Health Service Access the matters relating to World Project, Myanmar COVID-19 Bank’s assistance for vaccine Emergency Response Project procurement if COVID-19 vac- and COVID-19 response in My- cine is successfully developed, anmar during the pandemic. and fulfillment of financial needs He expressed thanks to In- for Myanmar’s reform process- ternational Development As- es and health expenses. sociation (IDA) of World Bank She also detailed about for loans and cash assistance World Bank’s financial and tech- under financing programmes. nical assistance for COVID-19 He detailed about Myanmar relief and prevention processes, economic situations, policies Country Partnership Frame- that were being laid down and work for Myanmar (FY 2021- economic relief programmes 2023) and pipeline projects that that were being implemented were drawn up by World Bank, in accordance with COVID-19 and the projects that are being Union Minister for Planning, Finance and Industry U Soe Win holds discussions with World Bank Vice President Economic Relief Plan (CERP), carried out with loans and cash for Asia-Pacific Region Ms Victoria Kwakwa via videoconference on 18 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

That is why I want each and everyone to be careful

At the moment, infections spreading from one person to the other is more prevalent within family members. I want you all to take note of this with care. Among those who passed away, the majority are elderly persons with underlying diseases. Young people sometimes do not show symptoms because they have good immunity. About 70 per cent of infected people do not show symptoms of the disease. This, in itself, is a danger. When a person does not show symptoms, this person does not think he is infected. Family members can become infected by this person. Therefore there can be older adults in the family. There can be people with underlying diseases. That is why if one person becomes lax in following rules and regulations, this person could become a great danger to those around him. That is why I want each and everyone to be careful.

(Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Report on status of COVID-19 infection spread in the country, on 16 September 2020)

Union Minister for International Cooperation holds discussions with Malaysian Foreign Minister via videoconference

U Kyaw Tin, Union Minister for from the Ministry of Foreign Af- possibility of reviving the mech- provision of medical supplies cordance with bilateral agree- International Cooperation of the fairs, Nay Pyi Taw. anism of the Joint Commission such as PPEs, ventilators and ments between Myanmar and Republic of the Union of Myan- During the videoconfer- for Bilateral Cooperation at a other basic medical equipment Bangladesh. They also stressed mar held discussions with Dato’ ence, the Ministers cordially mutually convenient time. To by Malaysia to assist in Myan- the importance of understand- Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hus- exchanged views on ways to that end, both sides discussed mar government’s efforts in the ing each other’s challenges and sein, Minister of Foreign Affairs strengthen bilateral relations on possible cooperation in com- fight against the COVID-19 pan- concerns to strengthen bilateral of Malaysia via videoconference and cooperation between My- batting the COVID-19 pandemic, demic, facilitation of repatriation relations and to resolve such is- at 9:00 am on 18 September 2020 anmar and Malaysia, including mitigating its economic impacts, of Myanmar nationals stranded sues in ASEAN way in the spirit in Malaysia including undoc- of ASEAN unity. Union Minister umented Myanmar nationals, U Kyaw Tin thanked Malaysian possibility of exporting rice and Foreign Minister for his gesture other foodstuffs from Myanmar of revitalizing the bilateral rela- to Malaysia and middle east mar- tions, and for Malaysia’s active kets to contribute to Myanmar’s role and support to bring in My- efforts for economic recovery in anmar to ASEAN in 1997. the post COVID-19 period. Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin The two Ministers also can- Tun Hussein had served in vari- didly and cordially exchanged ous capacities including Minister views on matters pertaining to of Defence, Minister of Home regional cooperation in combat- Affairs and Minister of Educa- ting human trafficking to stop the tion before assuming the current flow of boat people and finding capacity as Minister of Foreign Union Minister U Kyaw Tin holds virtual meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri sustainable solution of displaced Affairs of Malaysia on 9 March Hishammuddin Tun Hussein on 18 September 2020. PHOTO : MNA persons in Rakhine State in ac- 2020.—MNA

424 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 18 September, total figure rises to 4,467

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 4,467 after 424 new cases were reported on 18 September according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 4,467 confirmed cases, 70 died, 1,130 have been discharged from hospitals and 313 were held under investigation.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 18 September 2020 New Persons under Investigation from the past 24 hours to 12 noon of 18 September 2020 Total Cases 4,467 New Cases 424 New PUIs 313 Total Death Tally 70 Discharged from Hospital 1,130

Ministry of Health and Sports 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Advice to people in Yangon Region 1. About 6,000 people have been quarantined in Yangon. Within two days, quarantine spaces were arranged for 1,000 people who came back from Rakhine State. Now, the number of people who had contacts with COVID-19 patients has increased, so seven new quarantine centres have been established for 1,000 more people. The civil society organizations and volunteers are invited to help the persons at the quarantine centres. 2. People in Yangon need to send the persons who had contacts with confirmed cases in the contact tracing to the quarantine centres without making them worried. 3. People should adhere to the required rules and regulations in the quarantine centres. When sending food to people in quarantine centres, alcohol and cigarettes should not be included in the delivery. 4. People in Yangon have lots of difficulties, challenges and burdens. Therefore, they need to strictly follow the rules by staying at home in two to three weeks during this period. In going outside for necessary reasons, they must wear masks. As Yangon City has a large number of population, people are also advised to abide by the rules of Ministry of Health and Sports amidst the increasing number of confirmed cases.

MoHS coordination meeting discusses control measures against COVID-19

MINISTRY of Health and Sports from hospitals and quarantine held a coordination meeting on centres, while the private hos- the update situation of COVID-19 pitals have principally agreed yesterday, with emphasis on con- to give medical treatments to tact tracing to put the pandemic the COVID-19 patients at their under control. facilities. Union Minister Dr Myint He also discussed the im- Htwe discussed the three ma- portant role of health workers, jor strategies of contact tracing, assistance of the ministry to enforcement of treatments and them, temporary quarantine systematic management in quar- centres at the building and ho- antine centres. tels, volunteers in Yangon and He also called for public Rakhine regions . cooperation in disease control The Union Minister and measures in health, politics, eco- senior health officials also ex- nomic and social issues, and the changed views through video- important role of local govern- Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe presides over coordination meeting on control measures against COVID-19 on conferencing on update situ- 18 September. PHOTO: MNA ments in addressing the second ations of pandemic and other wave of pandemic. phasized early contact tracing of the disease, while people need The ministry is also review- control measures.—MNA The Union Minister em- to prevent further transmission to strictly abide by the rules. ing the periods for discharge (Translated by Aung Khin)

Deputy ministers for MoPFI join Annual Ministerial Meeting of LDCs online Warning about Tropical Storm “NOUL” 1. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) issued Tropical Storm THE Annual Ministerial from LDCs countries and ipants from LDCs, the “NOUL” Warning (02/2020) at 14:00 hrs on 18 September that the “NOUL” Storm Meeting of Least Devel- partner countries deliv- UN and international over the South China Sea had crossed Viet Nam coast near Danang that morn- oped Countries (LDCs) ered their addresses. organizations and part- ing and lies over Laos. It is forecast it continues to move westwards and reach during the session the Deputy Minister U ner countries, as well as to Thailand as a tropical depression that evening and then reach as a wave to United Nations General Sett Aung discussed the those from the Office of the southeast Myanmar areas on 19 September 2020. Due to the Tropical Storm Assembly was held at implementation of the Is- Permanent Representa- “NOUL", rain or thundershowers will be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay 9 am local time of New tanbul Programme of Ac- tive of the Republic of the Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi regions, York, the United States, tion in 2020; the last year Union of Myanmar to the southern Shan, Rakhine, Kayah, Kayin and Mon states with likelihood of regionally on 17 September. for implementing this United Nations. heavy falls and isolated heavy falls during the evening 18 to 22 September 2020. It Deputy Ministers of action is coincided with They discussed can also occur heavy rainfall with strong wind, flash flood and landslide near the Planning, Finance and In- the outbreak of COVID-19 poverty, inequality, en- hilly areas and also small rivers. dustry U Sett Aung and which have serious im- vironmental changes, 2. People residing along the path of “NOUL” storm, especially people in Mon and Dr Min Ye Paing Hein pacts on the health, social impacts of pandemic on Kayin states and Bago Region, are advised to stay alert about strong winds, flash joined the virtual meet- and economic sectors of social economic sector, floods and landslides by abiding by the following facts: ing which was chaired by global countries including special development as- • Be alert to heavy rains and floods and that the time to move away from flash floods Malawi Foreign Minister LDCs. sistance, more assistance is too short. Be careful especially in night time. Mr Eisenhower Mkaka He added that Myan- for LDC graduation, the • People residing along the banks of rivers and creeks, and farmers who are culti- M.P, followed by opening mar is preparing for an 10-year work plan which vating on the banks are advised to move safer places temporarily. remarks of Qatar Foreign implementation report will be approved at the 5th • People living in flooded areas are advised to not go to the banks of rivers and Minister, the President of for Istanbul Programme Least Developed Coun- creeks as erosion could occur at the banks. People residing in the hills and hill the Session of the United of Action and expressed tries Conference (LDC-V) slopes should be aware of landslides. Nations General Assem- thanks for assistance of scheduled to be held in • Don’t cross mountain streams during flood as water current can carry people, bly, the President of Eco- international organiza- Doha of Qatar in 2020, and animals, motorcycles and cars away. nomic and Social Council tions and partner coun- its supports for LDCs and • Stay away from electric cables and electric poles during and after floods. Don’t of the UN, the Deputy tries. the 2030 agenda. touch electrical appliances with wet hands. Be aware of snakes and poisonous Secretary-General of the He also talked about The Ministerial animals. UN, Vice-Chairman of the COVID-19 Economic Meeting also adopted the • Don’t use phones during strong wind, heavy rain, lighting strike and thunder. International Finance Relief Plan of Myanmar Ministerial Declaration of 3. For information and assistance relating to natural disasters, people can call the Corporation and the Un- to lessen the impacts of LDCs.—MNA hot line numbers of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement at dersecretary General of pandemic. 067-340466 and 067-3404777. UN-OHRILLS. The meeting was (Translated by Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement The representatives attended by 140 partic- Aung Khin) 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monywa suspends operation of all ferry vessels www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com MONYWA has suspended all mencing from 16 September. We tor vessels operating in Chind- of emergency like health issues. CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya ferry vessels operating along have already sold the tickets, and win River in the upper region of From 10 to 17 September, [email protected] Chindwin River starting from 17 so, we have had to allow the fer- Monywa town daily. However, the there have been 12 COVID-19 September, said an official from ry vessels to go this morning. cargo vessels will be operated confirmed cases in Kalay, My- DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR Sagaing Region Private Vessels Then, we will close their opera- regularly. inmu, Kawlin, Myaung, Maw- Aye Min Soe [email protected] Supervisory Committee. tions starting from this evening. The number of passengers laik, Indaw, Daze, Budalin, Ah- “The regional government We are going to issue the official has significantly dropped during yardaw and Dabayin townships SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT has permitted the suspension order,” he added. COVID-19 period. Only a few pas- in Sagaing Region.—Aye Maung Kyaw Myaing of ferry vessels’ operation com- There are a total of 10 mo- sengers are travelling for cases (Translated by Hay Mar)

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin 38 Myanmar nationals enter Chinshwehaw border town in returning home LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITORS CHINSHWEHAW’S COVID-19 Ye Htut Tin [email protected] Containment Working Commit- Aung Htein tee handed over a total of 38 My- Tun Tun Naing anmar nationals who returned [email protected] from China on 17 and 18 Septem- ber to their natives yesterday. SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo The returnees included 27 males and 11 females. Of them, TRANSLATORS 1 person was from Mandalay Re- Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, gion, 13 from Magway, 14 from Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun southern Shan State and 10 from REPORTER northern Shan State. Nyein Nyein Ei, The Chinshwehaw’s COV- [email protected] ID Committee handed over a total of 15,248 returnees -- 8,455 PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar males and 6,793 females -- to the Kyaw Zeya townships concerned since 30 April.—Zin Zin (IPRD)(Chinsh- COMPUTER TEAM wehaw) (Translated by Ei Phyu Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Health workers are testing body temperature of Myanmar returnees from China on 17 September. Kay Khaing Win, PHOTO: ZIN ZIN Phyu Aung) Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu

EDITORIAL SECTION 215 Myanmar migrant workers from Thailand return home (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 through Myawady border on 18 September

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION A total of 215 Myanmar migrant San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, workers (133 males and 82 fe- Hotline - 09 974424114 males) returned home through ADVERTISING & MARKETING the Thai-Myanmar Friendship ( +95) (01) 8604530, Bridge No 2 in Myawady Border Hotline - 09 974424848 town yesterday. [email protected] [email protected] Local authorities welcomed the returnees and the respon- Printed and published at the Global New sible persons from respective Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at townships arranged the neces- No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan sary medical check-up and send Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. them to quarantine centres in 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. respective regions and states in [email protected] accordance with the COVID-19 www.gnlm.com.mm health guideline. www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm From 1 May to 18 Septem- ber, 78,057 migrant workers have returned home through the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge-2.—Htein Lin Aung (IPRD) (Translated by Ei Phyu A Myanmar migrant worker returned home from Thailand via Myawady border is being tested for body Phyu Aung) temperature on 18 September. PHOTO: HTEIN LIN AUNG Write for us

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MYANMAR has exported over in present financial 2019-2020 anmar has also exported broken 2.5 million tonnes of rice and which started from 1 October, rice mostly to Belgium, followed broken rice as of 4 September according to MRF. by China and Senegal. in this financial year (FY), stat- Myanmar has sent over From October 2019 to 4 ed Myanmar Rice Federation 402,528 tonnes of rice to the September of 2020, China con- (MRF) on Wednesday. neighbouring countries through sumes 29 per cent of total export According to the figures re- border trade while over 2.098 followed by Africa market with leased by MRF, the country has million tonnes of rice and bro- 28 per cent, European Union exported over 1.56 million tonnes ken rice shipped to foreign trade market with 20 per cent, Asian of rice to 66 countries and 934,197 partners via maritime trade, to- countries with 19 per cent, and tonnes of broken rice to 60 coun- talling over 2.5 million tonnes. other countries with 4 per cent tries, earning over US$64 million. China is the primary buyer consumption of the total export. Myanmar has set a target to of Myanmar rice, followed by —GNLM Myanmar exported over 2.5 million tonnes of rice and broken rice as of 4 export 2.5 million tonnes of rice Malaysia and Madagascar. My- (Translated by Hay Mar) September in this financial year. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR

YRTA urges reduction of CNG price for Suspension of Sino- YBS lines’ survival in COVID resurgence Myanmar trade depends upon COVID diagnosis By Nyein Nyein YBS has also declined. However, a profit-making price for the gov- we could not stop our operation ernment, said U Hla Win Htay, YANGON Region Transport Au- as well. We have the costs for YBS the general manager of the Nat- By Nyein Nyein permitted to enter via Muse thority (YRTA) has urged the drivers and the office staff in addi- ural Gas Vehicle Division (CNG), border. But the trucks can go Yangon regional government to tion to other overhead expenses. Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise SUSPENSION of Sino-Myan- up to Jiegao only. The goods reduce CNG prices for further That’s why we have great difficul- (MOGE). mar border trade is dependent could not be exported directly survival of YBS bus lines during ties. Therefore, YRTA has moved The extension of the due upon coronavirus diagnosis, to Ruili. Moreover, the export- COVID-19 pandemic period, said the exemption period deadline date will be moved up to 30 Sep- said U Min Thein, vice-chair- ed goods from China reaching U Hla Aung, the joint secretary for paying in the management tember for the six times to assist man of Muse Rice Wholesale Jiegao can only be imported to of YRTA. charges of K4,000 to 30 Septem- the YBS companies and the bus Centre. the country, he added. YBS transportation compa- ber. As a way to help our YBS lines. By doing so, YRTA is sup- After COVID-19 positive “The export items such nies and the bus lines are running bus lines, we have also requested porting YBS companies in one patients were found in Ruili as rice, onion, chilli, aquatic their buses, struggling hard for the government to reduce CNG way or another,” said U Aung Nyi (Shweli in Myanmar language) products and other products survival with the high daily opera- prices,” he confirmed. Nyi Maw, the Managing Director in China on 12 September, cannot enter Chain while the tion costs and management costs “The costs of CNG for reg- of YRTA. China has restricted travel- imported goods such as con- before the pandemic period. With ular routes account for over The operation of YBS buses ling into and out of the town struction materials, electron- the outbreak of the pandemic, the K20,000 per day. If we can reduce has dropped to 2,300 from 4,500, and has imposed lockdown ics and medicines also cannot income of YBS has dropped be- the costs of CNG, it will be more which are running on 126 routes except for hospitals and su- reach Myanmar. One hundred cause the number of passengers supportive of our bus lines’ fur- because of the declining number permarkets in Ruili since 14 per cent of business activities has declined, he added. ther survival,” he added. of passengers. The number of September. with China have halted as of “The number of passen- At present, 3.66 kilogrammes daily commuters is estimated to China has locked down a today,” he said. gers using YBS has significantly of CNG equal to one gallon of fuel be over 400,000. city bordering Myanmar and There are 18 border trade dropped. So, the income of the oil is sold for K1,000, which is not (Translated by Hay Mar) will open the crossing after camps in Myanmar. The coun- they have conducted COV- try is carrying out border ID-19 tests. So, it will take a trade with China, Thailand, week. China’s Customs clear- Bangladesh and India. YRTA to pay income tax on vehicle ance office was also suspend- The total trade value at all ed starting from 15 September. border trade camps exceed- supervision, land lease “After China has imposed ed $9.9 billion in this financial lockdown, they have been test- year (FY) of 2019-2020. And, By Nyein Nyein tax in compliance with policies The YRTA was formed to ing around 50,000 people a day the value of the Sino-Myanmar and procedures. We will follow improve transport facilities in starting from 16 September. It border trade touched over $5.4 The Yangon Region Transport the guidelines of Yangon Region Yangon for the convenience of will take four days to know the billion, which accounts for 60 Authority (YRTA) will pay in- government in this matter,” the the public. Yangon Region Chief results. There are more than per cent of the total border come tax on its earnings from YRTA joint secretary added. Minister U Phyo Min Thein was 200,000 people to test. After trade. the leasing of land and vehicle According to a report on the appointed as the chairman of testing, the gate will be opened The trade between supervision charges, said YRTA Yangon Region government’s the transport authority, with within seven days if only a few Muse-Ruili route has reached Joint Secretary U Hla Aung. spending in 2017-2018 financial 16 members, as per the order people are found positive in over $4.5 billion in this FY. Yangon Region government year, the YRTA’s net income issued by Yangon Region gov- Ruili. We also assume that the The traded products are rice, has already directed the YRTA was over K7.6 billion. The net ernment on 8 July 2016. Customs clearance office will agricultural products, crabs, to pay annual income tax for income was derived from the In April 2019, the number also be reopened. If the Cus- prawns and aquatic products. each financial year, he contin- lease of land and vehicle super- of members was increased to toms clearance office remains Moreover, the natural gas ued. vision charges, after deducting 22, with the YRTA appointing closed, the border trade will exported through the pipe- At present, YRTA is man- spending. But, the YRTA did not the Security and Border Affairs be stopped completely,” he lines is also being traded via aging to pay income tax on its pay an income tax. The YRTA’s Minister as vice-president 1 and confirmed. Muse-Ruili border trade route. earnings derived from the vehi- gross income was estimated at the Yangon Mayor as vice-pres- At present, the trucks are (Translated by Hay Mar) cle supervision charges and the K9.487 billion, while spending ident 2, besides officials from lease of land in line with rules was approximately K1.796 bil- relevant departments and or- and regulations. lion, as per the Yangon Auditor- ganizations. Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355 “We are managing income General’s report. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 Local governments AN ENORMOUS THREAT TO PEOPLE CAUGHT UP IN CONFLICT COVID-19 expanding risks to peace everywhere, warns UN chief on the frontlines Myanmar Daily Weather Report "Beyond war zones, the pandemic is highlighting and exploiting inequalities of all (Issued at 7:00 pm Friday 18th September, 2020) of the coronavirus BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is strong over the Andaman kinds, setting communities and countries against each other..." :Guterres Sea and South Bay and weak elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. response NITED Nations Secre- "It can take decades, even observance of the internation- SPECIAL FEATURES: According to the observations at tary-General Antonio centuries, to build peaceful, al day, held online. Their col- (17:30) hrs MST today, the tropical storm“NOUL” has crossed UGuterres warned on stable societies. But peace can leagues -- violinist Midori, con- over Laos and now lies over Thailand. It is moving West ward ITH the COVID cases on the surge, our country Thursday that the COVID-19 be squandered in an instant by ductor Daniel Barenboim, and and forecast continues to move West-Northwest wards as a is inching towards 4,500 positive cases yesterday pandemic is expanding risks to reckless, divisive policies and Paulo Coelho, author of "The land depression and then reach to Kayah, Kayin and Mon with 70 deaths. peace everywhere. approaches," the UN chief noted. Alchemist" -- provided inspira- States(Myanmar) on (19.9.2020). W The situation is setting off alarm bells that "It poses an enormous "Beyond war zones, the tional video messages. the second wave of the virus is spreading faster than previous threat to people caught up in pandemic is highlighting and Goodall was adamant that FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 19th infections in other regions and states. conflict, which is why I made an exploiting inequalities of all the world will get through the September, 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered The Ministry of Health and Sports is doubling its efforts in immediate appeal for a global kinds, setting communities and pandemic. "But when we get in Sagaing Region, Kachin, Northern Shan and Chin States, response to the fast-spreading virus, making the best use of its ceasefire," the UN chief said at countries against each other," through it, we must get togeth- fairly widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay and Magway Re- resources, while giving priority to three strategic responses: the UN peace bell ceremony on Guterres said. er as a human family," she said. gions, Southern Shan State and widespread in the remaining contact tracing, treatment and restriction. the occasion of the 39th anniver- He called for efforts to "push "We must set aside differenc- Regions and States with likelihood of regionally heavy falls in Community transmission is inevitable and the daily surge sary of the International Day of for peace wherever conflict is es between nations, religions, Taninthayi Region, Kayin and Mon States and isolated heavy in the number of cases would require more medical facilities. Peace, which is observed around raging and wherever there are cultures, to tackle a far great- falls in Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon and Ayeyarwady Keeping this reality in mind, the Ministry of Health and the world each year on Sept. 21. diplomatic opportunities to si- er threat, which is the climate Regions and Kayah State. Degree of certainty is (100%). Sports has agreed with the "I will repeat the call dur- lence the guns." crisis." private sector to bring in ing the General Debate next The peace bell ceremony Ma spoke of the need to STATE OF THE SEA: Occasional squalls with rough seas private hospitals in fighting week. We need to silence the was beamed globally via live build trust between various gen- will be experienced Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along The Ministry the disease, in principle, guns and focus on our common feed, with the UN chief and the erations as a means to achieve Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may and this measure should enemy: the virus," said the sec- new UN General Assembly pres- peace. reach (40)m.p.h. Sea will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar of Health and be speeded up as soon as retary-general. ident, Volkan Bozkir, standing "Intergenerational ex- Waters. Wave height will be about (8 – 12) feet Deltaic, Gulf possible after details about The annual meeting of world at appropriately distanced po- change is incredibly important," of Mottama, off and along Mon-Taninthayi Coasts and about Sports has agreed the programme have been leaders at the UN is going virtual diums, in line with COVID-19 he told the young audience. "It's (5 - 8) feet off and along Rakhine Coasts. discussed. this year for the first time in its measures. your world, and we need to hand with the private United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C), Volkan Bozkir (L), president of the 75th session of the UN When it comes to fight- 75-year history because of the Bozkir said the pandemic General Assembly, and Kimihiro Ishikane, permanent representative of Japan to the UN, pose for a photo in front you over as best a world as we OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood sector to bring in ing the pandemic, we need COVID-19 pandemic. The first has threatened health, securi- of the peace bell at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 17, 2020. PHOTO: XINHUA can, and trust that you are going of increase of rain in NayPyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, a robust healthcare system day of the General Debate is on ty and the way of life of people to be the great stewards over the Yangon, Ayeyarwady and Taninthayi Regions, Southern Shan, private hospitals to tackle such pandemics. Sept. 22. everywhere. suffer most, and are still suffer- Yo-Yo Ma, would travel to New primatologist famous for her next half century." Rakhine, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States. in fighting the The public and private hos- Noting that peace is never "Today we stand separated ing, both in conflict, and at the York to take part in the peace pioneering research on chim- pitals need to work in sync a given, the UN chief said that and masked. The pandemic has hands of this disease," he said. bell ceremony. panzees. SOURCE: Xinhua FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING disease, in to cope with the COVID-19 "it is an aspiration that is only brought unexpected levels of Under normal conditions, Ma participated virtually in Prior to the official ceremo- AREA FOR 19th September, 2020: Isolated rain or thun- principle, and this pandemic. as strong as our conviction, and misery and hardship to many. UN messengers of peace, such this year's commemoration, as ny, the two UN messengers of dershowers. Degree of certainty is (100%). Only when we quickly only as durable as our hope." But it is the most vulnerable who as renowned American cellist did Jane Goodall, the British peace participated in a student measure should respond to the spreading FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING virus will the outbreak be AREA FOR 19th September, 2020: Some rain or thunder- be speeded up as contained in a short time. showers. Degree of certainty is (100%). COVID-19: CONSIDERATIONS FOR WEARING MASKS soon as possible This pandemic must be tackled in a calibrated FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING after details about manner, and only when AREA FOR 19th September, 2020: Isolated rain or thunder- local and regional govern- Using a Face Mask to Guard Against the Covid-19 Virus showers. Degree of certainty is (80%). the programme ments take a leading role in have been preparing and responding WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thunder- to the COVID-19 pandemic, By Lokethar avoid contracting the virus to Central Committee has issued the wearer, if he has the infec- touching the mask surface, so ing to strict rules prescribed. showers will be fairly widespread in Naypyitaw, widespread discussed. the infection would be put the best of it’s ability. To prevent various rules for the citizens tion, from spreading the virus to as to be snug fit on the face. The rules include wearing a face in Yangon Region and scattered in Mandalay Region. under control in a short HE Novel Corona the virus from getting an upper to abide by to prevent spread of others through his exhalations, This involves “fitting” the top- mask at work all the time. Work- time. Virus-19 is spreading hand, rules of living are being in- the Corona Virus -19. The rules and particularly when coughing side of the mask with the pliable ers should be “trained” to wear Local and regional rapidly throughout creasingly mandated in Nations include proper use of the “face and sneezing. In fact it is now insert to clamp closely over the their masks properly and to keep governments are on the frontline, dealing with the health Tthe world. The word around the world. These rules of mask” together with frequent mandatory to wear a mask in ridge of the nose . The mask is a them on without touching the Invitation to young emergency, and mitigating the real-time social and economic “Novel” attests to it’s “newness” living are rooted in the science washing of hands as prescribed public in most countries of the one-time use item. After use it outer surface. As people may impact on the poorest. which means humanity had not of Health and Safety in relation and “social distancing”. In the world. must be taken off systematically get the infection without show- writers for Sunday They also play a critical role in fostering the solidarity of encountered it before. Hence to communicable diseases and meantime it is hoped that the and disposed off so that no one ing any signs, workers must use communities and making it possible for civil society to come it has been groping in the dark approved by World bodies. development of a viable vaccine The use of the face mask can come in contact with it. One the masks at all times even after Special together and contribute to the resilience of our communities. to shed light on the nature of In Myanmar, which has been against the virus would be forth The use of the face mask to should not touch the mask now work when in their “Asaungs” The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting the The experts and health workers from the Ministry of Health the virus. Because of the threat affected by the virus, though coming soon. stop the Corona Virus can per- and then and afterwards touch (place of stay) together with oth- submission of poetries, opinions, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next and Sports will take responsibility for providing technical posed by the new virus the not to an alarming level like in Mean while use of a face haps be compared to “David’s” the face or any part of it. It can er workers. It’s the least they Generation Platform. 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Work is essential the following information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Own name and (if different) ernments and communities to engage and share the healthcare Perhaps just like in the movies rough over the Novel Corona spread of the virus. The face- prevention function of the face thoroughly washing the hands. for their livelihood. So they must your penname, (3) Your level of education, (4) Name of your burden, challenges and successes with each other. humanity will win the day. Virus -19 pandemic as best as mask prevents the transmission mask , like David’s slingshot, is It does require some patience observe the rules prescribed to School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece is your original work and has not There needs to be new forms of collaboration between they can. The Ministry of Health of the virus through the mouth entirely dependent on it’s prop- to wear or remove a mask sys- keep on working. been sent to any other news or magazine publishing houses, urban health experts, government agencies at all levels, sanita- Take all measures and Sports with the guidance or nose, identified as the portals er use. The face mask must be tematically. With charity to all and mal- (6) A color photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information (email address, mobile number, tion experts, social scientists, innovators and urban planners. Humanity must take all of the Covid-19 Virus Detec- of entry of the virus into the body put on systematically. It must The Authorities have al- ice to none. etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New Light of measures to protect itself and tion, Prevention and Treatment of the wearer. It also prevents be worn and adjusted without lowed work in factories accord- Myanmar 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Democratic Party for Myanmar New Society presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Democratic Party for Myanmar New Society Chairperson U Zin Aung presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 18 September.

Societies in underdeveloped nations do not have them in prison. We must livelihood security. amend the law that jails There is no equality of trust between their societies, the employee for request- and so the nation is bogged down in political conflict ing increased wages and and stand as those seeking assistance on the global fundamental rights due stage. The life of being dependent is the worst situation. to the rising cost of living Politics is about deciding on a stance on political and lets employers off the issues from history and finding solutions through re- hook with a fine. It is the sponsible political opinions, action plans and methods. duty of the governments We will not spend time trying to point out the and Hluttaws striving for people responsible for our political issues of poverty democracy. and underdevelopment. The best resolution after the We will prioritize the careful review is genuine democracy. interest of the workers and farmers who are facing Esteemed people general challenges in our journey for the welfare of Democratic Party for Myanmar New Society was Esteemed people the nation and its people while viewing the people born from the 8888 Uprising and was at the forefront The Democratic Party for Myanmar New Society as equal partners. We will hold firm to freedom, of democratic revolution during that time. We were was formed to political oppose any sort of authoritar- equality and fairness and give priority to high-quality unfairly labelled as an illegal organization by the ian system against democracy and instil equality and manufacturing machinery, high-end agricultural State Law and Order Restoration Council after the mutual trust between all societies in Myanmar. produce, and experts from diverse fields as our 1990 election. Our remaining colleagues and we Our party’s policies are for the emergence of a policies while having noble and capable people as have continuously endeavoured for democracy in genuinely democratic system, coexistence between our party’s primary policy. all forms and made numerous sacrifices. all societies based on equality, and the emergence of We will comprehensively implement mar- We have participated in politics in the field, and a society based on freedom and fairness. ket-based economy. We will change the national as the remaining members of the 20 years of demo- The red background and white star is the symbol economic system from basing on land and natural cratic struggle, our master strategy is: of our historic fascist revolution victory. By respecting resources to a policy based on human resource. As 1. To legally revive the Democratic Party for and imitating the traditions of the historic moment and we will be establishing human resources, we will give Myanmar New Society that we respect. flag, our party has adopted a red flag with five white priority to capable professionals from the economic 2. To allow our various colleagues abroad to stars of the same size stacked equally in the upper field. We will put an end to land and resource disa- return to the nation with dignity. right corner. greements and armed conflicts to elevate human 3. To free our colleagues who have been im- value and develop the national economy. prisoned for years and will enable them to participate Esteemed people We will also prioritize quality in the industrial in the democratic transition. The entire population does not want to worry about sector to increase production quantity as our policy. We formed our party with these objectives in basic needs today. They want to live under accurate Farmers who till the soil should be the owners mind in 2010. As a political party, we prioritize our and fair laws. They want unique opportunities and of the farmland and policies to reduce production goals, cause and progress over our results in the rights. It is a reality that should exist in this period, costs of crops and increase production rate should election. and it requires genuine democracy for it to take place. be implemented. We must protect monopolization Democracy is simply a system where citizens elected and profiting off of foreign and domestic markets and Esteemed people by other citizens are given the task to govern the rest establish a bank system with collective ownership We were involved in the second struggle for of the citizens responsibly. by farmers to achieve this goal. We must recognize freedom under the heading of democracy and hu- We are implementing democracy for the future, and farmer unions and organizations as legal entities man rights in 1988, and so the revolution has been that requires a balance between public participation and and partners. a long journey. The more prolonged conflicts drag political leadership to face and overcome all challenges. We must implement a well-rounded education on, the more various hardships the nation and its system that combines theory and practice. The people suffer. Politics is similar to fighting on the Esteemed people education system must be equipped with all nec- battlefield as we have to review our strategies. The Change is intrinsic to time. It tends to drag people essary teaching apparatuses and cultivate experts first struggle for independence was driving out the who wish to stop time and cling to the past. Disappoint- and professionals with practical experience. Since British colonialists and fascist Japanese from our ment and pain can arise when that happens. When it will be an all-rounded education, we must get rid homeland, so it was easy enough. We changed our leaders of the nation implement guided democracy of policies that place restrictions, approve the legal strategy as we pushed forward to implement dem- through a top-down approach but don’t take place in formation of student councils, and enact a compul- ocratic practices. real-time, public participation automatically brings sory and free education system. We have decided, as a political party, to grab the about change. We are mainly aiming to implement Everyone, who has passed the age of 18, should opportunity to try our best to make amendments un- democracy so we will continually strive for balance have the opportunity to take on the tasks of the party der the 2008 Constitution, rather than the military with the public involvement in politics. according to their level or expertise regardless of administration, accordingly to a win-win theory. The democratic transition and peace process are age. two sides of the same coin and are both hopes for the Esteemed people people. We need parliaments and governments that Esteemed people Societies in modern developed nations have respect and value the law that will lead us to this goal. We request you to give as the duty to be the social and livelihood security. They can live under There needs to be fairness in politics, business and opposition that stands for the people and carry fair laws, and there is mutual trust between differ- social affairs. out politics for the people in the Hluttaw amid any ent communities so that each citizen can live with We need to nurture the drive to oppose injus- government that takes office. We pledge to take full dignity. tice and unfairness in students instead of punishing responsibility and accountability.

Elections are the main pillar for supporting democracy. 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11

Myanmar National Congress Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Myanmar National Congress Party Chairperson U Kaung Myint Htut presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 18 September.

process to end the armed conflicts that have streamed logues that will effectively drops of blood for many decades. Ethnic groups need produce solutions with all to be able to create their own desti-nies. Genuine eth- ethnic armed organiza- nic leaders need to be allowed to lead the nation in a tions. democratic federal union. Vote for Myanmar National 2. We will find prac- Congress Party only if you genuinely like our policy. tical solutions to issues of human rights for minori- Esteemed citizens of Myanmar ties. Both majority and minorities are living on Myanmar 3. We will strive to soil. We need to respect and emphasize the human right enact laws that recognize requirements of the minorities. Instead of turning a blind same-sex marriages in eye and a deaf ear to the criticisms of Myanmar’s lack- the Hluttaw. lustre human rights standards, we need to deal with the 4. We will immediately find practical solutions Esteemed citizens of Myanmar issue directly with courage. Vote for Myanmar National for unemployment among the working class. Myanmar National Congress Party supports Congress Party only if you genuinely like our policy. 5. We will support and assist Daw Aung San State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. We will Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy to amend the 2008 Constitution to be free of the lingering Esteemed citizens of Myanmar amend the 2008 Constitution. aura of military authority. Vote for Myanmar National The world is changing. We should not cling on to Congress Party only if you genuinely like our policy. old ways of doing things or thinking. Every person must Esteemed citizens of Myanmar have the freedom to express their gender orientation, As a political party, we are honoured and appre- Esteemed citizens of Myanmar feelings, desires and beliefs. Same-sex orientation is not ciate this opportunity to voice our beliefs. As long as people are pretending to endeavour a deficiency of moral character. We need to respect the When you firmly hold onto a political belief, for the development of the nation while working to integrity and job opportunities of all gender orientations you will undoubtedly have support from people you fulfil their self-interests, our nation will never be in society. Myanmar National Congress Party stands for are close to and from like-minded people. Still, you lifted from the ashes. The interest of the people is all gender orientations. Myanmar National Congress will also have people from opposing sides who may the priority number one of the Myanmar National Party will respect and protect the rights of all gender harbour animosity. Congress Party. We stand for those in poverty who orientations. Vote for Myanmar National Congress Party This is the nature of politics. have suffered for generations of bad systems. Vote only if you genuinely like our policy. Notwithstanding, Myanmar National Congress for Myanmar National Congress Party only if you Party will bravely stand for the working class and genuinely like our policy. Esteemed citizens of Myanmar the poor who have felt the full brunt of the negative Summarizing what was said earlier, we wish to impact of mismanaged systems and aim for the Esteemed citizens of Myanmar explain our party’s pledge and work programme for deepest desires in their hearts. We need to eliminate festering political sore succeeding in the 2020 election. If the Myanmar National Myanmar National Congress Party will heed rooted for in the nation for years if we want Myanmar Congress Party wins the election: only the will of the people. to be prosperous. We need practical and useful peace 1. We will immediately implement peace dia- That is all.

ASIA NEWS Suga instructs minister to Elections are the root for achieve lower mobile phone fees development of democracy.

TOKYO — Prime Min- reform if we settle with (a August 2018 when he was ister Yoshihide Suga on cut of) 10 percent or so.” chief Cabinet secretary Friday instructed the The communications that mobile phone charg- TRANSFERING DISTRIBUTOR FOR REGISTERED PESTICIDE minister overseeing ministry’s survey earlier es could be reduced by 40 The manufacture of Viet Trung Pesticide Joint Stock Company (Viet Nam) telecommunications to in the year found that a per cent. has registered the following products in Myanmar Pesticide Registration Board to achieve lower mobile monthly fee for heavy mo- Japan’s wireless distribute in Myanmar by Viet Trung Myanmar Company Limited. phone fees, which are said bile data usage in Tokyo communication market No Trade Name Active Ingredient REG. No Registration to be high compared to of 8,175 yen ($78) for 20 has been dominated by 1 V.T Laung 32 WP (Bensulfuron -methyl 4% + Quinclorac 28% WP) 2017-3938 Provisional other countries. gigabytes was the high- three major operators, 2 V.T Zeal 25EC (Quizalofop-P-ethyl 25% EC) 2017-3943 Provisional “We will make every est charged by carriers in NTT Docomo Inc., KDDI 3 V.T King 300 EC (Pretilachlor 300 g/l EC) 2016-3147 Provisional effort to hammer out solu- six major world cities, as Corp. and SoftBank Corp. 4 V.T Xim 25 WP (Acetamiprid 20%+Lambda- Cyhalothrin 5% WP) 2016-3134 Provisional tions as soon as possible, of March. London’s 2,700 “In some countries 5 V.T Yoo 15 WP (Emamectin 5%+Lambda-Cyhalothrin 10% WP) 2016-3138 Provisional as the matter is directly yen was the lowest. such as Germany and 6 V.T Bat 77 WP (Copper Hydroxide 77% WP) 2016-3141 Provisional related to the daily lives As for data usage up France, (mobile phone 7 V.T Sun 325 SC (Azoxystrobin 200g/I+Difenoconazole 125g/l SC) 2017-3937 Provisional of people,” Ryota Takeda, to 2 and 5 gigabytes, New fees) have been lowered 8 V.T Cone 5 SC (Hexaconazole 5 % SC) 2017-3940 Provisional minister of internal affairs York’s monthly charges by 70 per cent” after pro- 9 V.T Buii2SL (Kasugamycin 2% SL) 2016-3142 Provisional and communications, told were the highest, followed moting fair competition, reporters after meeting by Tokyo. Takeda said. Now Viet Trung Pesticide Joint Stock Company has changed distributor from with Suga at the prime Suga has been calling He also said he will Viet Trung Myanmar Company Limited to Naing Toe Aung (Myanmar) Agro Group minister’s office. for a drastic cut in mo- listen to the opinions of Co., Ltd. Any Objection regarding to this transfer can notify at Myanmar Pesticide Takeda said the gov- bile phone fees in recent both mobile phone ser- Registration Board within 14 days from this advertisement date. Viet Trung Myanmar company Limited ernment will aim for a years through increased vice operators and their No 86, First floor coner of Shwe Phue Myaw & Bayint Naung street, considerable cut, adding, competition among carri- customers before draw- Daw Pone, Yangon, Myanmar “It wouldn’t be much of a ers. He said in a speech in ing a conclusion.—Kyodo 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party (TNP) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party (TNP) General Secretary U Myln Ownn Khaine, and member of the Executive Committee Tar Hla Pe presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 18 September.

ourselves Ta-arng or Ta-arng”. chambers of the parliament, Although ethnic Palaungs are called Palaung, and 12 candidates for the Pale, Palang, En, Riang, Loi, Tai-loi or Yin Net in the 2015 General Election to respective regions, we all are proud to recognize our- represent the people in the selves as Ta-ang or Ta-arng. We believe that we are three houses. We played the the descendants of the sun dragon. leading role in establishing Ethnic Palaungs are living in Shan Plateau in My- the supreme body of the anmar, Yunnan in China, hilly regions in Thailand and Palaung Self-Administered Assam State in India. Palaungs are the people living Zone. Moreover, we have in plateaus and mountainous regions, and tea is our been carrying out the re- primary way of making a living. So, ‘Palaung and Tea’ gional development under- or ‘Tea and Palaung’ always come together. As there takings with accelerated Esteemed national people is even a saying, which goes, “If you want to consume momentum and looking into the requirements of the I wish you all good health and happiness. quality tea leaves, the Palaung must slowly ascend the people in all seriousness. I am U Myln Ownn Khaine, General Secretary of mountain”, we would invite people desirous of enjoying Our solemn belief is that success comes through the Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party. I am delighted good tea leaves to mountain trekking in Palaung region. the goodwill services in the interest of the nation and to have this opportunity to present our party’s political Palaung people have the sky blue flag with the the people. standpoint, vision, mission, belief, conviction, policy picture of the sun at the centre since time immemorial. As we are the party formed with the members to and action programmes. Now, I would introduce our It is the old banner of the Palaung people honouring serve the interest of the Union and all the nationalities, Palaung people and Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party. the Father Sun. Hence, our party inherit this ancient we have trust in our utmost efforts in realizing our vision The party was established on 24 May 2010 under flag of our people. and mission. the registration No. 12 and will launch its organizing As for the Myanmar national brethren, Palaung Our party candidates will contest in Namhsan, Man- campaign in the whole Union. always comes in parallel with tea. Besides, tea plays ton, Lashio, Kyaukme, Namtu, Hsipaw, Muse, Namkham, Its base areas are Namhsan, Manton, Lashio, a pivotal role in the ancient tradition of Myanmar Kutkai and Momeik townships in Shan state, and Mogok Kyaukme, Namtu, Hsipaw, Muse, Namkham, Kutkai traditional culture, and it is still an essential element township in Mandalay region. We have ten candidates and Momeik townships in Shan State (North), Nam- of Myanmar society. So, Palaung people regard tea for Pyithu Hluttaw, six for Amyotha Hluttaw, and 20 for hsan and Mongkai townships in Shan State (South), as their master of life and benefactor. So, our logo state/region Hluttaws. There are a total of 36 candidates Mandalay and Mogok townships in Mandalay Region, honours this tea leaf. from our party. and Yangon city in Yangon Region. Tar Hla Pe, a member of the Executive Committee We, the Palaung nationalities, have been living in Esteemed national people the of Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party will now explain unity together with their counterparts of the Union in Six candidates of our party stood for the 2010 the political ideology, vision, mission, policy and action weal and woe since yore, and we are proud of calling General Election to represent the people in the three programmes. Thank you.

of citizens and ethnic rights and self-determination, the velopment undertakings that will empower the masses. restoration of genuine peace and the establishment of It believes that the political evolution of the country a true federal democratic Union. calls for settling or solving all differences and disa- Now, I will present the policy and action pro- greement through a dialogue, which is a new political grammes of the party in all seriousness. culture, to restore national reconciliation and a genuine Myanmar is a Union formed with various national peace permanently. races, and it calls for a real Union where a sustaina- All-inclusiveness and equal rights are part of the ble unity is ensured. So, we have assigned ourselves country’s political evolution as peaceful co-existence of with the task for the emergence of a genuine federal multiple ethnic races is an essential need. The objective democratic Union. existence of ethnic groups and minority races must be Moreover, we will strive for the adoption of a con- recognized, and diversity must be respected. So unity stitution that fully guarantees the rights of the citizens, and diversity is a priority issue. ethnic rights and equality. The essentiality of cultural freedom must be fully Esteemed national people We value the inherent rights of all while ensuring recognized in protecting ethnic characteristics. I am Tar Hla Pe, member of the Executive Com- legal rights and political rights for women. We will The party understands the particular importance of mittee the of Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party and promote and protect women through the enactment public involvement in adopting and realizing its action Union Peace Discussion Joint Committee (UPDJC) of specific laws. programmes. It assumes that the people, as well as Secretary. With respect, I wish you all the people good We will broaden the scope of the youth sector the political parties, have their responsibility for the health and happiness. through the nationalistic drive. correctness of actions. It seems that the participation It’s a pleasure for me to present our political ideolo- As human resources play an essential role in of the people has become more systematic because of gy, vision, mission, policy and action programmes here. the future State, the party will internationalize the the brighter signs of the maturing democracy and the The political ideology of our party calls for the education field through the adoption of a national improvement of democracy culture. emergence of a federal democratic Union, the assur- education system that encourages pioneering ideas We will strive for the sustainability of the existing ance of the fundamental rights of the citizens, the flour- and innovation. positive foundations of people’s socio-economic life and ishing of an independent and fair market economy, the The involvement of ethnic literature, languages, for relaying them to the posterity. national solidarity, freedom, justice and equality, and the cultural heritage, fine arts, historical traditions in the Democracy is a government by the people, so we advancement of political, economic and social sectors. school curriculum is also included in our action pro- accept the vital importance of public involvement. So, Our vision involves the task of establishing a federal grammes, and we will prioritize the work of protecting I would request the people to thoroughly study the democratic Union, liberty and guaranteeing a secure and promoting ethnic rights and interest and unity. visions, missions, policies and work programmes of socio-economic life for the people. The party promises protection for agriculture the individuals and parties before casting a vote. We believe in nationalism based on liberty, justice, main livelihood of the rural people, including farmers, In conclusion, I would request the people to support empathy and the strengthening of the national and cul- and farmland and ancestral land and promotion of the Ta-arng (Palaung) National Party in the constit- tural identity and the love for the country and the race. the socio-economy by generating jobs and alleviating uencies its candidates are standing for the election. The mission of the party is the strengthening of na- poverty. Praying for all be free from the COVID-19 pan- tional unity, the guaranteeing of the fundamental rights The party pledges the utmost efforts for social de- demic, I wish you all physical and spiritual wellbeing. 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 13

Pa-O National Organization (PNO) party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Pa-O National Organization (PNO) Central Executive Committee Member Nang Yee Yee Win presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

Firstly, I would like to talk about the Pa-O 1991. We have fulfilled the requirements of teachers 4. To work together National Organization (PNO) before delving into and have increased the number of graduating youths with other ethnic groups our policies, stance and work programmes. Even every year who go on to accomplish their duties in in establishing a demo- though we are named the Pa-O National Organ- various fields. The efforts of the Hluttaw represent- cratic federal union that ization, we have been working together with all atives and cooperation from the public have resulted guarantees fundamen- ethnic groups living together with us from the in development in multiple sectors. The representa- tal human rights and time of struggle for independence up to this day tive candidates will continue to maintain the rate of democratic rights. with no discrimination. growth in addition to improving standards of living 5. To prioritize Our contribution to ethnic security, road net- and economic development. PNO will compete with healthcare, education, works, electricity, sufficient drinking water, prima- the motto “Lo mu jipwar yam htanghtoounwangsawt- infrastructure and hu- ry businesses, education, healthcare and social maenagaryo” which translates to “Vote the dragon man resources for re- affairs can be observed through the development for socio-economic development” for the success of gional all-rounded de- and changes in the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone PNO in the coming election. velopment. and related areas. 6. To strengthen businesses based on infor- Next, I wish to explain the history of our party. The party’s stance is as follows: mation and technology with minimum harm to There are 135 distinct ethnic groups in Myanmar, 1. We will maintain the three national causes in the natural environment. and the Pa-O are the seventh-largest ethnic na- line with the Constitution. 7. To fully receive the authority of the self-ad- tionality in the list. We can be found residing in 2. Pa-O nationals will work hard to share chal- ministered zone as stipulated in the Constitution, Shan State, Kayah State, Mon State, Kayin State, lenges and benefits with other ethnic groups and and to achieve the rights of Pa-O people which Bago Region and Mandalay Region. The Pa-O implement fairness, freedom, equality to achieve correspond to the characteristics of Pa-O, with have actively participated in rebelling against peace, prosperity and ethnic rights. serious consideration of three main causes. colonialism, fascist Japanese and the struggle for 3. We will work hard to develop a multi-party The party emphasizes ethnic solidarity and independence. The Pa-O national leader U Phyu democracy system and nurture the Union spirit from peaceful coexistence with mutual respect. We will also signed one of the objectives of Myanmar genuine nationalism in ethnic equality regardless of not be contesting nationwide but rather in areas independence, the Panglong Agreement. regional location. with large Pa-O residents. We will put forward After the Second World War, many people 4. We will contribute to establishing a democratic more youth and female candidates as part of our around the world began to have political awak- federal union that every ethnic group is hoping for. aim to ensure them to participate in the role of enings and the Pa-O established the Pa-O Union Our party’s objective summarized is mutual re- political leadership. If our party representatives in 1947, also called the Pa-O Lwaung Buu, and spect and equality among all the ethnic groups across get elected, then we will strive for equal rights reorganized as the Union Pa-O National Organi- the nation will perpetuate genuine nationalism and for all ethnic groups in the Hluttaw. We will also zation in 1950. They contested in the elections in peaceful coexistence that shares the challenges and cooperate with the Hluttaw representatives who 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1990 and won a parliamentary benefits within a legal framework. Developing human will arrive for national development. We will work seat in the 1956 election and three seats in the resources will balance out urban and rural social together with the new government administration other polls. and regional development. We will move towards a for national development as well. The Pa-O National Organization was formed modern and developed new Republic of the Union We request members of the public to cast your after a unanimous decision was made at the fifth of Myanmar in substantial unity. votes for candidates from our party and support conference to create a party that represents the them at the General Election on 8 November 2020. entire Pa-O ethnic group in the 2010 Multiparty The party’s seven work programmes are as Our party’s flag is the national flag of Pa-O, and General Elections. PNO contested in the 2010 and follows: our symbol is an entire dragon going steadfast 2015 elections and won 10 seats for ten constituen- 1. To preserve Pa-O language, literature, cul- towards its objective. In the Pa-O language motto cies with the unity and support of residents. They ture, customs and traditions, national identities and of “Lo mu jipwar yam htanghtoounwangsawtmae- have witnessed the PNO Hluttaw representatives historical heritage and develop them to pass down nagaryo” which translates to “Vote the dragon for who were elected in both elections fulfil their prestigious heritage to the next generation. socio-economic development.” duties within the Hluttaw, in the leading body of 2. To implement mutual respect and regional sta- In conclusion, please use the precious single the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone and in develop- bility and peace, with ethnic solidarity and peaceful ballot you will receive to vote for Pa-O National mental processes outside the Hluttaw. coexistence in mind. Organization to reach the Hluttaw at the General We prioritize education and have initiated ed- 3. To advocate for more youth and women inclu- Elections on 8 November 2020. May all citizens be ucational action plans as a public movement since siveness in political leadership roles. happy and prosperous!

Campaign speech of Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) to be broadcast on 19 Sept, published on 20 Sept

CAMPAIGN speech of Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) Party for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 19 September, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar—on 20 September. — MNA

Section 59 (g) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 59 (g) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to vote more than once in any election for a Hluttaw constituency in which he or she has the right to vote. Anyone who is found guilty of or abetting this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ECON / AD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Invitation for Bids Asian finance chiefs vow to promote Date: 21, September , 2020 Bid No. and Title: 3(T)/DPTSC(PTP)/2020-2021 cooperation amid pandemic Design, Supply, and Installation of 230kV Nyaung Bin Gyi - Gan Gaw Transmission Line 2010 and is designed to ad- Deadline for 6 November, 2020, dress balance-of-payment Submission of Bids: 13:00 hours (local time) and short-term liquidity difficulties in the region in 1. The Department of Power Transmission and System Control times of crisis. (DPTSC) has allocated the financing towards the cost of the project. DPTSC intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible The scheme evolved payments under the Contract for which the Bidding is issued. from the Chiang Mai In- 2. The Department of Power Transmission and System itiative, the first regional Control (DPTSC) (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from currency swap arrange- eligible bidders for the Design, Supply, and Installation ment launched by the ASE- of 230kV Nyaung Bin Gyi- Gan Gaw Transmission Line (“the Facilities”). The Facilities are all located in Sagaing and AN-plus-three countries in Magwe region. May 2000 with the aim of 3. International Competitive Bidding will be conducted preventing a repeat of the in accordance with Single - Stage: Two-Envelope bidding 1997 Asian currency crisis. procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries As for recent devel- as described in the Bidding Document. 4. Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications opments, they said “green should participate in this bidding: shoots of recovery” in their • Participation in at least two (2) transmission line contracts economies have been ob- People wearing face shields eat together at a pub in Osaka on 25 May, 2020. Japan has as main contractor that have been successfully completed served, while the outlook lifted the coronavirus state of emergency in Osaka and the two neighbouring prefectures within the last ten (10) years, where the value of the “remains uncertain” this Bidder’s participation exceeds US$ 45.0 million. of Kyoto and Hyogo. PHOTO; KYODO/FILE • For the above or other contracts executed, a minimum year. The online talks experience within the last ten (10) years in the following TOKYO — Asian finance tion is further underscored “We agreed to con- were held on the sidelines key activities: chiefs on Friday pledged to while our region is facing tinue working together to of a two-day Asian Devel- Overhead transmission line of 220kV or higher shall not promote regional financial new challenges due to the further enhance regional opment Bank meeting be less than (120) km route length including Engineering, cooperation to minimize COVID-19 pandemic,” economic and financial sta- starting Thursday, which Procurement, Installation on Turnkey Basis in outside the prolonged economic the finance ministers and bility,” they said. Among was also switched to a bidder country as main contractor that have been successfully completed. In case of Myanmar Bidder, fallout from the coronavi- central bank governors of specific measures, they teleconference due to the both outside and within Myanmar are acceptable. rus pandemic, while noting Japan, China, South Ko- decided to increase the pandemic. The ADB’s an- The qualification criteria are more completely described in that they have seen some rea and the Association of operational flexibility of the nual meeting was initially the Bidding Document. “green shoots of recovery”. Southeast Asian Nations Chiang Mai Initiative Mul- scheduled in the South 5. To obtain further information bidders should contact the “The importance of said in a joint statement fol- tilateralization scheme, Korean city of Incheon in following from 9:30-16:30 hours (local time) except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: regional financial coopera- lowing a videoconference. which came into force in May.—Kyodo Department of Power Transmission and System Control (DPTSC) Address: Material Planning Department (DPTSC), Building No. 27, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Shanghai’s foreign trade Uzbekistan to resume Telephone: 95 67 8104286, 95 67 3410282 Email: [email protected], [email protected]. up 5.9 per cent in August int’l tourism next month mm, [email protected], sedesignptp.mepe@ gmail.com, SHANGHAI — Shanghai’s ports totaled 121.87 billion Fax: 95 67 8104286, 95 67 3410282 foreign trade grew by 5.9 yuan, up by 5.8 per cent year 6. To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible per cent year on year to on year. Imports notched bidders shall pay a nonrefundable fee with 50,000 Myanmar reach 312.51 billion yuan up 190.64 billion yuan, up Kyats. 7. Bids must be submitted to the following address above on (around 46.25 billion U.S. by 5.9 per cent. In the first or before the deadline: 6 November, 2020 at 13:00 hours dollars) in August, with its eight months of this year, (local time) together with a Bid Security as described in the exports and imports both Shanghai achieved a total bidding documents. registering robust increas- import and export volume 8. Electronic Submission is not allowed. es, the city’s customs said of 2.19 trillion yuan, up by 9. Technical Bid will be opened in the presence of Bidder’s representatives, who choose to attend at the address above after on Friday. 0.5 per cent year on year. 13:00 hr. (Local Time) on 6/11/2020. Among the trade, ex- — Xinhua 10. Any request for the extension of Bid submission deadline shall not be allowed. Tender Committee Tour operators will be able to bring in foreign tourist Department of Power Transmission and System Control CLAIMS DAY NOTICE groups of between five and 15 people. Identical Ministry of Electricity and Energy M.V CTP FORTUNE VOY. NO. (199W/E) twins Zukhra and Fatima Rakhmatova are members Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar of the Tourist Police in Tashkent, the capital city of Telephone 067-3410282, 3410209 Consignees of cargo carried on M.V CTP Uzbekistan. PHOTO: AFP/FILE FORTUNE VOY. NO. (199W/E) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 19-9-2020 and cargo TASHKENT — Uzbeki- and other infectious dis- will be discharged into the premises of HPT where it will stan has allowed tour op- eases, the commission lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. erators to organize group said. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am tours for foreign citizens Members of foreign to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to visit the country from tourist groups with a nega- declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Oct. 1, the country’s spe- tive COVID-19 polymerase from the Vessel. cial commission on COV- chain reaction (PCR) tests No claims against this vessel will be admitted after ID-19 said Friday. should not be subject to the Claims Day. Phone No: 2301185 Tour operators will 14-day quarantine restric- Shipping Agency Department be able to bring in foreign tions, and should not face Myanma Port Authority tourist groups of between additional tests upon arriv- Agent For: five and 15 people, and al in Uzbekistan, according must ensure that visitors to the commission’s deci- M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA SHIPPING are free from COVID-19 sion.— Xinhua 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 15

Majority women among five still in running to head WTO NEWS IN BRIEF GENEVA — Three women -- two Africans and a South Korean Polish -- were among the five candi- dates still in the running to take parliament the helm of the World Trade Or- passes animal ganization on Friday after the field was whittled down. rights law No woman, and no African, has ever headed the global trade WARSAW — Poland’s par- body. liament on Friday passed an The initial pool of eight animal rights law that had candidates to replace Roberto angered fur farmers and kosher Azevedo, who stepped down as meat producers and divided the the WTO director-general last country’s right-wing governing month a year ahead of schedule, alliance. was narrowed down to five on The junior partners in the Friday. three-party ruling coalition The WTO had hosted con- had refused to vote in favour, sultations, dubbed “confession- provoking the ire of Jaroslaw als”, with all 164 member states In this file photo taken on September 19, 2016 former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala looks Kaczynski, the powerful leader to determine which of the initial on during the Opening Plenary Session: “Partnering for Global Prosperity”, at the Clinton Global Initiative in of the Law and Justice (PiS) eight were the most likely to gar- New York. PHOTO: BRYAN R. SMITH / AFP ruling party that put forward the ner the needed consensus. legislation. Women candidates Amina Al-Tuwaijri of Saudi Arabia, the Egypt, were then cut from the the decision was made public. Kaczynski, who is known Mohamed of Kenya, Ngozi Okon- WTO said. list. “I look forward to continuing for his love of cats, has threat- jo-Iweala of Nigeria, and Yoo The three with the least sup- “Honoured to be through to to campaign on the issues that ened to exclude his coalition Myung-hee of South Korea re- port, Jesus Saede Kuri of Mexi- the second round,” Fox, Britain’s matter to WTO members and partners from the government main, alongside two men: Liam co, Tudor Ulianovschi of Moldova first post-Brexit international making the case for global free during a planned cabinet shuffle Fox of Britain and Mohammed and Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh of trade secretary, tweeted after trade.”—AFP or even call snap elections. After a marathon session that began hours earlier on Thursday FBI worried about clashes between violent groups before US vote and with the support of the liberal opposition, the legisla- ism and anti-police groups have I’m concerned about.” tion passed the lower house squared off with right-wing and Several people have been of parliament with 356 votes white nationalist activists who killed in those situations. in favour, 75 against and 18 ab- are often armed. In August, a 17-year-old with stentions. The measure, which Wray told a Congressional ties to arch-conservative groups still requires the approval of the hearing that the FBI was deep- was charged with shooting dead senate, bans the breeding of ani- ly concerned about the grow- two people protesting against mals for fur and stops exports of ing tension on US streets, and police mistreatment of blacks halal and kosher meat.—AFP groups that are “hijacking” pro- in Kenosha. tests to incite violence. And at the end of August in “Now you’ve got an addition- Portland, an activist aligned with New sex assault al level of combustible violence,” the leftist Antifa movement shot he said, citing “violent extremist dead a supporter of a far-right allegation made The FBI is increasingly worried about potential violent clashes between extremist groups on the right and the left ahead of the November groups or individuals committing Patriot Prayer group during a against Trump election, Director Chris Wray said. violence.” protest. PHOTO: JEFF KOWALSKY AFP/FILE “Now you have both groups The Antifa shooter, Michael from the opposite sides adding Reinoehl, was killed by police WASHINGTON — A former WASHINGTON — The FBI Wray said the Federal Bu- to the combustibility and dan- days later. model has accused US President is increasingly worried about reau of Investigation is keeping ger of the situation,” Wray told Wray told lawmakers that, Donald Trump of groping and possible violent clashes be- a close eye on groups who have the House Homeland Security aside from “lone wolf” attack- forcibly kissing her in 1997 -- the tween ideologically-motivated faced off in protests in various Committee. ers inspired by foreign jihadist latest allegation made against extremist groups before the No- cities such as Portland, Oregon, “We have certainly seen that groups like Islamic State, white the Republican incumbent just vember election, director Chris and Kenosha, Wisconsin. in a number of cities. That’s a supremacists remain the biggest weeks before he seeks reelec- Wray said Thursday. In those places, anti-rac- force multiplier, in a bad way, that domestic terror threat.—AFP tion. Amy Dorris told Britain’s The Guardian that Trump sexually assaulted her in his VIP Germany to ban cigarette street ads from 2022 suite at the US Open tennis tour- nament in New York -- claims he BERLIN — Germany will final- to make tobacco less attractive agency that the far-reaching to include electronic cigarettes denied via his lawyers. ly ban outdoor tobacco advertis- to teenagers and young people. restrictions were long overdue. from 2024. Cigarettes will also “He just shoved his tongue ing from 2022, the parliament Tobacco advertising is “Health protection must be the no longer be allowed to be given down my throat and I was announced Friday, becoming the already outlawed in German top priority here,” she said. away for free at events or in com- pushing him off. And then that’s last country in the European Un- media, but the country has long The new legislation also petitions from the start of 2021. when his grip became tighter ion to do so. been the only EU member state stipulates that from January An effort to push through similar and his hands were very gropey The German upper house that still allowed street posters 2021, cinemas must stop adver- bans in 2016 failed because of op- and all over my butt, my breasts, put the final stamp of approval and cinema advertising. tising tobacco products before position from Chancellor Angela my back, everything,” Dorris on new legislation tightening re- Julia Kloeckner, the min- films where children and young Merkel’s conservative bloc, but said in an interview. “I was in his strictions on tobacco ads, after ister responsible for consum- people may be present. the party changed its position grip, and I couldn’t get out of it,” doctors campaigned for years er protection, told DPA news The bans will be widened late last year.—AFP she added.—AFP 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MNL Week-17 matches to be shown live on free-to-air channels

THE Week-17 matches of the will be streamed live on MyCujoo Myanmar National League 2020 application. In the meantime, de- will be broadcast live on free-to- fending champion Shan United air channels: MRTV, MWD and will play with ISPE FC at Thu- streamed live on MyCujoo appli- wunna Stadium in Yangon and cation, according to a statement the match will be broadcast live issued by the Myanmar National on MWD and streamed live on League yesterday. MyCujoo application. In derby match, which will On 20 September, Sagaing decide the two teams’ position in United will take on Southern the MNL standing, Hantharwady Myanmar FC at Yangon United United will play against Yangon Sports Complex at 3:30 pm, and United at Yangon United Sports the match will be shown live on Complex at 3:30 pm on 19 Sep- MRTV and streamed live on My- tember 2020. The match will be Cujoo application. broadcast live on MRTV and Also on the same day at 3:30 also streamed live on MyCujoo pm, Yadanarbon FC will take application. on Magwe FC at Thuwunna Next, Rakhine United, will Stadium, and the match will be take on Ayeyawady United at broadcast live on MWD and also Padonmar Stadium in Yangon streamed live on MyCujooappli- Yangon’s centre-forward player Emmanuel attempts to pass Shan United defenders (white) during their MNL at the same time and the match cation.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) Week-16 match played at Thuwunna Stadium on 16 September 2020. PHOTO: MNL Yangon’s key defender to miss Premier League agrees match against Hantharwady to new broadcast deal in

The reason he will miss China with Tencent the crucial match against Han- tharwady is that he was fined LONDON — The Premier after a seven-week break, termi- three yellow cards in the previ- League announced on Thurs- nated its contract with Chinese ous MNL matches within 2020 day (Sep 17) that it had agreed broadcaster PPTV earlier this season. a new broadcast deal in Chi- month after a dispute over a The Yangon United defend- na for the rest of the season missed payment. er played every match for his with Tencent Sports following PPTV had agreed a re- team except Week-4 MNL match the termination of its previous ported US$700 million deal for against Sagaing United. agreement. the right to broadcast all 380 Htike Htike Aung is well Viewers will have access to Premier League matches per known for his blocking skills plus all the remaining 372 matches season from 2019 to 2022. full attention on the match. of England’s top-flight football However, the first sea- Currently, Yangon United is league via Tencent’s digital plat- son of that deal was hit by the Yangon United’s Htike Htike Aung (N0.4) seen at the match against Magway FC at Thuwunna Stadium on 7 September 2020. standing in the fourth place of forms from Saturday. coronavirus pandemic, with PHOTO: MNL the standing table with 29 points More than half of all a three-month shutdown be- earned, and Hantharwady Unit- matches will be available for tween March and June, before OWING to his exclusive offence, according to the statement by ed is taking the second place of free to fans in China, with the the campaign was completed Htike Htike Aung, a vital defend- the Myanmar National League. the table with 36 points. remaining fixtures available on behind closed doors. er of the Yangon United, will miss The match will be played at In their previous meet with- Tencent Sports’ membership PPTV reportedly failed to the upcoming Week-16 of Myan- 3:30 pm on 19 September (today) in the MNL 2020 season, Yangon service. make a payment due in March mar National League 2020 match at the home stadium of Yangon United had suffered 1-3 loss to The Premier League, for coverage of the 2019/20 sea- against Hantharwady United, United. Hantharwady.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) which restarted last weekend son. —AFP US Open champion Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

NEW YORK — Freshly closed doors at the US Open in The French Open is due to crowned US Open champion New York, the first Grand Slam start on September 27 at Roland Naomi Osaka pulled out of the tournament possible since the Garros, rescheduled from ear- French Open with a sore ham- pandemic. “Unfortunately I lier in the year because of the string on Thursday, in a fresh won’t be able to play the French coronavirus pandemic. blow to the coronavirus-hit Open this year,” Osaka said in The withdrawal of third- Grand Slam which is already posts on Instagram and Twit- ranked Osaka means Roland missing world number one Ash- ter. “My hamstring is still sore Garros will be missing two of the leigh Barty. so I won’t have enough time to world’s top three, after reigning Japan’s Osaka made the an- prepare for the clay -- these two champion Barty said earlier this nouncement just days after lift- tournaments came too close to month that she wouldn’t return US Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan has pulled out of the ing her third major title behind each other for me this year.” to defend her title. —AFP upcoming French Open with a left hamstring injury. PHOTO: AFP