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Vol. IV, No. 266, 7th Waning of Pyatho 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 8 January 2018 Daingnet Media group collecting news people in Maungtaw, Rakhine State celebrate national day

Daingnet or Tdekkama, one of the native people of the Rakhine State, celebrated their national day yeterday with traditional songs, dances and music at Meegyoungswe village in the north of Buthi- daung Township. The Daingnet people said they hoped national day would help revive their race’s original name “Tdekkama,” develop their language and literature, preserve and prop- agate their near-extinct cul- ture, costumes and food, as well as establish connections with overseas Daingnet, ex- plained an official, who was part of the national day cele- bration committee. Living in areas, including Buthidaung and Maungtaw of Rakhine State, together with other ethnic natives — Mro, Members of the media group interviewing locals in Maungtaw Township in Rakhine State. Photo: District IPRD Khamee, Thet, Maramagyi — Daingnet are striving to A media group, led by Dr. Myo reporters from news agencies, Tan Kaut village and Indin vil- They then continued to preserve their traditions and Thant Tin, Vice-chairman of My- such as The Standard Time lage in Yathedaung Township. the ARG agriculture camp in culture. This was the seventh anmar Press Council, arrived in Daily, Frontier, Myanmar Times, By midday, they had travelled Kinchaung village, travelled fur- national day celebration of Maungtaw Township, Rakhine, Shwe Mandalay, News Watch, to the Kyauk-Pandu coast and ther to Kanyin Chaung economic the Daingnet people, who yesterday. The group is collect- Tomorrow, Mizzima, Hantha- Alethan-Kyaw coast in Maung- zone and interviewed its Vice held their first national day ing news about Maungtaw’s res- waddy, DVB, MCN TV News, taw Township. Chairman, U Aung Myint Thein. commemoration at Letpan- toration efforts. Mawkun, 7day, and The Thanlyin Next, the group travelled Later, the group proceeded gon village in Minbya Town- Some 30 individuals are part Post; as well as independent and to Kainggyi (Mro) village, to the POE border entrance gate. ship in 2012. National day of the group, including members freelance reporters and journal- Maungtaw Township, and in- The media group will continue celebrations are held at vil- of the Myanmar Press Council, ists. In the morning, the group terviewed Village Administrator collecting news in Maungtaw un- lages where their people live. led by their Vice-Chairman; and arrived at Done Pite village, Koe U San Htun. til 8 January. —District IPRD —Myint Maung/Zeya 8 january 2018 2 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar Children awarded for good storytelling

The second day of Children’s Department awarded the five Literature Festival hosted pri- consolidation prize winners of mary school level and middle primary school level story telling school level story telling contests contest. yesterday evening at the Aung Also, officials presented Kyaw Hall of Basic Education awards to the game winners at High School No.6 Botahtaung, the festival. Football and Htote Yangon. Si Htoe (border-crossing game) Director-General of Infor- competition are also to continue. mation and Public Relations A total of 58 students are Department U Ye Naing pre- to take part at the ad-lib con- sented awards to the first, first test which will be held today, it runner up and second runner is learnt. up students and Yangon Region At the evening, Saint Paul’s Education Department Deputy School alumni singers, Myanmar Director General Daw Khin Mar Peace Music Festival award win- Swe presented awards to five ning singers and guest singers consolidation prize winners of entertained the audiences to middle school level story telling the accompaniment of Myanma contest. Radio and Television (MRTV) U Thein Swe secretary of music band at the Children’s Alumni Association of Saint Literature Festival. Paul’s School awarded the first, Myanma Radio and Tele- first runner up and second run- vision (MRTV) music band will ner up winners and U Aye Kywel entertain from 4pm to 8pm today, Deputy Director-General of In- the final day of Children’s Litera- formation and Public Relations ture Festival.—Aung Min Han Director-General of IPRD U Ye Naing presents awards to a good storyteller. Photo: MNA

Children get free food at Literature Festival

Many donors were seen provid- ing free meals to children and parents at the Children's Lit- erature Festival in Botathaung Township, Yangon, on January 6. Amae Eain (Mom's House), a private high school and a boarder’s school, offered 20 types of food for free. Their menu included rice sprinkled with oil, steamed sticky rice, mont pyar talaet (a small pancake-like rice snack) and htantee mote (small yellow snacks made from toddy Children visiting the Literature Festival enjoying free food. palm fruits). Photo: MNA Other generous donors Daingnet people of Rakhine State celebrating their included the St. Paul School's for Democracy's branch in the gave away their products as free national day commemorative festival with traditional songs, dances and music at Meegyoungswe village in alumni, who offered mote hin- township also offered chicken food, noticeably NagarPyan tea northern Butheedaung Township on 7 January. gar, custard bread, gelatin juice porridge to all the parents and leaves, Premier Coffee, Mar Mar (news on Page 1) and shwe yin aye (a liquid-based children at the Festival. noodles and Alpine bottled water. desert). The National League Some notable brands also —Ommar, Sandi

Over 4,900 children participate in literature festival games

Some 4,918 children took part part in the toy construction com- in various games on the second petition, along with 540 children day of the Children’s Litera- in Go Proverb, 638 children in ture Festival, which was held origami, 867 children in colour- yesterday at Basic Education ing, 116 children in storytelling High School No. 6 Botahtaung, and 372 children in house game Yangon. competitions. To sharpen the children’s Also, 1,970 children took part brainpower, individual and group in the group competitions. games were organised at the Additionally, some 300 festival. children attended the literary In the individual competi- talk and panel discussions. Children enjoying a games at Literature Festival in Yangon. Photo: MNA tions, some 415 children took —Aung Min Han 8 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker opens new concrete road in Myawady, Kayin State

The Thuwunnashlan new con- sentative U Sein Bo, a director of crete road was officially opened the Kayin Development Depart- during a ceremony in Myawady, ment, a district administrator Kayin State, yesterday morning. and the Chairman of the Town- At the opening ceremony, ship Development Committee, an official from the township De- formally cut the ribbon to open velopment Committee provided the road. a short briefing about the road, Next, the Amyotha Hluttaw while a senior citizen from the Speaker watched the dance per- town gave a speech thanking the formances of the students and authorities for the new concrete gave them cash prizes. road. The concrete road, built at Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker a cost of MM Ks26.15 million, Mahn Win Khaing Than, Kayin is 22 feet wide and 570 feet State Hluttaw Speaker U Saw long.—Htein Linn Aung Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than opens new concrete road in Myawady on 7 January Chit Khin, Pyithu Hlutaw repre- (IPRD) 2018. Photo: Htein Linn Aung (IPRD)

Second Engineering Council formation ceremony launches in Yangon

With the aim of developing the council approved 60 members intra national Engineers. Engineering sector in Myanmar, under rules and laws, and the The Vice Chairman of the the second, or new, Myanmar chairman, vice-chairman and Myanmar Engineering Council Engineering Council was estab- secretary were elected from Dr. Nyi Hla Nge dealt with the lished with the selection of the these 60 member. improvement of the sector of My- council’s member at its office in The Union Minister also ex- anmar Engineering, the ongoing Yangon yesterday. plained the Duties, Ethics and procedure of the Council to gain The ceremony was attended Code of Conduct to be followed success, and the welcoming of by Union Minister for Construc- by each and every member, new generation to implement tion U Win Khaing, and respon- saying council members should the development of the nation. sible officials from Myanmar aware of “Conflict of Interest” Then, the newly elect- Engineering Council. and should strive to implement ed council members took Union Minister U Win Khaing, and responsible officials pose for During the ceremony, Union the aim of the council and to ful- the oath.—Myanmar News documentary photo. Photo: MNa Minister U Win Khaing said the fill the requirements of inter and Agency

Chin State Chief Minister vows to conserve natural beauty of Chin State

In his New Year’s speech for U Hlaing Aung, Chairman 2018, Chin State Chief Minister of the Kennedy Sein Lann So Salai Lian Lwal said he would Pyay Association, said that emphasise conservation efforts his group has been distribut- to protect the rhododendron ing pamphlets informing the and cherry plants in the state. public about how to save these The Chief Minister also said precious flowers. "We planted that this year, the focus would two kinds of plants on Mt. Ken- be on conserving the different nedy and the Laytar mountain flora and fauna of Chin State, range," said U Hlaing Aung. "We such as the toucan, and other need to effectively combat van- rare birds. Additionally, he said dalism of these plants." there would be greater efforts to U Hlaing Aung noted that promote the literary culture and even though the Forestry De- traditions of the Chin people. partment has put up signs The two flowers bloom from warning against the chopping November to April each year down of trees, daily incidents and create a very large tourist of branches or entire trees be- attraction. However, the flow- ing chopped down are common. ers are plucked or entire trees Youths from Mindat and Kan- chopped down by admirers. palet towns have been hanging Certain conservation groups signs in many urban and rural have voiced their concerns areas, calling for the preser- and pressed for greater envi- vation of the natural environ- ronmental protection. ment.—Zoe Haysar File photo shows natural beauty of Chin State. Photo: Zoe Haysar 8 January 2018 4 local business The Global New Light Of Myanmar

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Computer Team Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Automobile entrepreneurs want Yangon Region government Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, to allow night parking at car dealing stations Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin

Editorial Section May Thet Hnin ing permit. Now, those cars are Township, South Dagon Myothit ment to grant approval for the (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 found to be parked at the side Township, Mingaladon Town- construction of a five-storey For the second time, Myan- of the street the whole night, ship, Insein Township, Thaketa car station on those acres,” he Circulation & Distribution mar Automobile Purchase and while the car dealing stations Township, and the Myaynigon added. San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 Sales Enterprise (Yangon) will are packed with cars entering area of Sanchaung Township. “If there is a single spot for call for a night parking facility to park at the station in the We want the government to set car dealing, the market is likely Advertising & marketing at car dealing stations, said U morning, prompting us to sub- up a terminal for the parking of to be more stable, and cars will ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 Aung Than Win, chairman of mit a request to the Yangon Re- those cars”, he said. no longer need to enter and exit [email protected] this enterprise. gion Chief Minister again. If this Parking of vehicles on the the station. The government [email protected] Now, only three markets problem is not resolved, we will public roads leads to unneces- should implement this at the — Hlaing, Thanthumar and proceed to the State Counsellor. sary traffic congestion. If the earliest, similar to other foreign Printed and published at the Global New Thirimingalar — are allowed We also have a plan to go on government establishes a ter- countries”, said Ko Ayaykyo, a Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at parking from 6 am to 6 pm. strike,” said U Aung Than Win. minal for these cars, it will get car dealer. No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan “We have submitted the “The car terminals host revenue,” said U Aung Than Previously, Hanthawaddy Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. request. The Yangon City De- 2,500 cars daily. There are Win. “Hlaing station, where and Minyekyawswar stations 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. velopment Committee has re- some 5,000 cars on the roads cars are allowed to be parked were being used for day park- sponded by saying that some of Kyaukmyaung area of Tam- during the daylight hours, is ing. The parking has now been [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com cars would be stuck at stations we Township, South Okkala- spread over 11 acres. We will moved to the three authorised www.facebook.com/ on account of the night park- pa Township, North Okkalapa request the regional govern- stations. globalnewlightofmyanmar Myanmar-ROK trade exceeds $458 million in current FY

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The high price of global gold prices have caused domestic gold prices to soar up. Photo: Phoe Khwar Gold price bounces back after three weeks

May Thet Hnin The price gap between in- the domestic market has now ternational and domestic gold reached the November 2017 The price of domestic gold prices remains some Ks10,000. price. Last year, the global po- price has increased from Since April, the gold market litical climate and high foreign Ks915,000 to Ks938,000 per tical has witnessed fluctuations. The exchange rate resulted in the (0.578 ounce) since the second price of pure gold reached above fluctuation of global gold prices. week of December. Ks900,000 per tical in July. Gold The domestic gold price contin- The increase in price has price was on the rise in early ues hovering on the high side, been attributed to the high price September. In the middle of Sep- despite a slip in the market, said of gold in the global market. tember, it reached an all-time gold entrepreneurs. Transactions in the domestic high price of over Ks957,000 per Further, the number of gold gold market have been contin- tical, when the global gold price transactions last year dropped uing regularly, said U Aye Cho, hit US$1,348 per ounce. Shortly by half, compared with the pre- a public relations officer at the thereafter, the price of gold be- vious years, said U Ohn Myaing, Yangon Region Gold Entrepre- gan a downward trend. secretary of Myanmar Gold En- neurs Association. The prevailing gold price in trepreneurs Association.

Rice export by sea increased to over 33,800 tonnes

THE export by sea of rice and parboiled rice to overseas 50 tonnes to Singapore, 1,300 between Myanmar and in- buyers, including Bangladesh, tonnes to Senegal and over 4,930 ternational trade partners in- Sri Lanka, Russia, China, South tonnes to European countries. creased to 33,856 tonnes in the Africa and European states, When compared with the previ- third week of December, with earning US$10.825 million. ous week, the export of broken an increase of 13,863 tonnes, From 8 to 16 December, the rice increased by 3,926 tonnes. as against the previous week country sold 19,993 tonnes of China and Bangladesh before 23 December, the Com- rice to foreign trade partners also imported rice and sticky merce Ministry reported. by sea. According to the minis- rice from the nation’s borders. Of the total, 20,000 tonnes try’s statistics, the country also During the third week of last of Emahta rice was destined for exported 6,530 tonnes of broken month, the two countries im- the Ivory Coast during the week. rice to partner countries, com- ported 59,869 tonnes of rice and Between 17 and 13 Decem- prising 125 tonnes to Viet Nam, sticky rice, valued at $20.759 mil- ber, the country sold white rice another 125 tonnes to Sri Lanka, lion.—Khine Khant

Trade with China from Kengtung bord er decrease in current FY

MYANMAR-Trade with China with last year’s total of $1.511 Myanmar and China con- through the Kengtung border million, while imports were tinue to conduct trade through point showed a decline in value $1.239 million, in total, indicating five cross-border points of entry of over US$2 million during the a decline of $0.854 million over at Muse, Lwejel, Chinshwehaw, current financial year, according the last FY. Kanpaiktee and Kengtung. to the weekly statistics released Between 1 April and 22 China imports rice, corns, by the Ministry of Commerce. December of this year, trade melons, herbal plants and oth- This year saw a decline between the two countries from er agricultural products from in value of bilateral exports five cross-border gates totalled borders, and exports motorcy- 09251022355, and imports at the Kengtung $4.504 billion, including $1.446 cles, electric devices, cosmetics, Call station. Exports decreased by million from the Kengtung bor- medicine and personal prod- Thin Thin May, 09974424848 $1.304 million, in comparison der trade camp. ucts.—Shwe Khine 8 january 2018 6 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar Children’s Literature

News and Photo: Ohma/ tests, explained its rules. The ready to participate in future fes- Sandi interesting part of this Japanese tivals,” an official of the private art is the creation of the paper school said. A large number of visitors, in- figures without using any glue. A parent added, “I took cluding parents and students, It is open to all children, he said. around my son for shows on thronged the Children’s Litera- Apart from the origami the systematic garbage disposal ture Festival and book exhibition contest, the festival is also con- system of the Township Develop- Visitors observe a booth of a private high school. yesterday, on the second day. ducting other activities, such as ment Committee, the tradition- As it was a Sunday, the for- storytelling, impromptu talks, al elephant dance, as well as to mer Saint Paul’s High School poem recitation, and colouring the science booths of schools. In (now BEHS No 6), the venue of and drawing of pictures with my view, this kind of festival is the festival, saw more visitors artists. beneficial and important for the than on the opening day. Moreover, there are also nation’s progress.” “More people visited the interesting games, including Further, a person in charge festival today. Since 7 am, huge team-building games, threefold of the programmes said, “Our groups of teachers and students walking, collective walking, golf entertainment programmes pro- from the state schools and pri- scoring, jigsaw puzzles and open- vide knowledge about the bene- vate schools have been pouring air games, such as football and fits of reading and doing physical into the venue. The sports activ- htok-hsee-toe, a traditional game exercises in the traditional way. ities and games at the festival for children. We guarantee more efforts in the have made it more attractive, “We have booths on chem- coming festivals.” The literati especially for children,” a teach- istry, physics, biology and math- also held talks on the creation Children participated in games and activities at the festival. Photo: MNA er said. ematics to draw the interest of of cartoon characters, books for Daw Kyin Than, an official the students. They are eager to children and school library de- of the Information and Public take part in the scientific exper- velopment. The entertainment Relations Department, who is iments. I am glad ILBC could programmes begin at 9.30 am also in-charge of the origami con- participate in the festival. We are and end at 8 pm daily.

Children taking part in Htote Si Htoe(boder-crosing game) at the festival.

Visitors of the literary festival were entertained with a traditional dance performance.

An indoor swimming pool for kids at the festival.

Young children dancing at the festival. Onlookers observe a booth with cutout images at the second day of the literary festival. 8 january 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 7 Children’s Literature Festival sees more visitors

Daw Moe Moe.

Children performed songs and dances for the audience on the second day of the Children’s Literature Festival. Dr. Daw Khin Than Nwe.

Children and adults alike browse through the book stalls at the festival. Students at the second day of the Children’s Literature Festival look Daw Khaing Mar Oo. through the book stalls.

Students participate in a story telling competition at the festival. Children and youths compete in a drawing and colouring competition. Ko Phyo. 8 january 2018 8 january 2018 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar The Global New Light Of Myanmar opinion 9 Transparent Myanmar works for Building a Democratic Nation sustainable tourism initiatives of development Central Bank of By Feng Yingqiu by Agreeing to Differ Myanmar’s Second Vice President U Henry Van Thio recently called for exploring sustainable tourism development plan, stress- Myanmar ing the need to create new tourism routes and attractions and to combine innovation with its abundant natural resources to create By Thein Tun (IR) essentially change public rights as well as their respective word, the fate of the country is really in our hands. more choice for tourists. t goes without saying that the Central Bank of Myan- in accord with responsibilities. In addition, democra- Under the current situations we have noticed U Henry Van Thio, who is also Chairman of the Central Com- mar plays an important role in managing the national yanmar’s democratic transition the changing cy has the right for every individual to that whenever an event occurred cracks are hap- mittee for the Development of the Natural Tourism Industry, urged economy. According to the Central Bank of Myanmar changed again from 2017 to 2018. Dur- system by agree to differ as well, with mutual respect. pening one after another amongst the people. I for laying down systematic plan for developing the tourism sector. ILaw 2013, new Members of the Board of Directors of ing the seven year-period of demo- abiding by This is totally different from the principle of thought as to whether the disagreements were “Despite the abundance of natural scenery and tourist at- the Central Bank of Myanmar including the Deputy Gov- Mcratic transition starting from the ethics and regarding those with different ideas to be the caused in a usual way or in a self-orientated ap- tractions, the number of visitors to Myanmar still remained below ernor of the CBM were appointed in July 2017. Following year 2011, changes made nationally or individually disciplines foes. Here we must note that agreeing to differ is proach. It is possible to find solutions about the expectation,” he said. that, news media acknowledged that performances of the have been thoroughly pondered. With the changes not freedom to insult or make abusive disagreements caused in the former way. Find- While promoting Myanmar to the world as a place of interest, CBM became more transparent. It is the good news for the at the national- level, it is assumed that we, the language. It needs decorum or polite ing solution about the disagreements caused in he emphasized the need to provide convenient and safe services national economy. national populace, need to change our individual approach. the later way is impossible, and the solution to and safe food to visitors. Since July 2017, the notification describing that extra minds and attitudes in accord with democracy Until now, in Myanmar soci- be achieved will be contradictions between both He highlighted the points including the availability of visa-on-ar- disbursement more than the amounts of loans to entre- standards. ety there still can be ingrained sides—win and lose, lose and lose. It is sure that rival, direct international flights and visa-free entry to nationals preneurs granted by banks was granted up to 3 years was attitudes seen. In fact, it is the solution will not be the one we expected. For of targeted countries. issued as a staff memorandum. So, the said staff memo- Nature of the world completely different from the achieving the solution the majority expected, first President of Myanmar Tourism Federation U Yan Win sug- randum was not known by Our natural world exists in its balance, right path now we are of all, we must amend our ingrained attitudes. gested that the government supply funds for tourism development, ordinary people. Yet, after that is, between the two extremes—positive march- ing. The open border entrances and give visa exemption to visitors from appointing new members and negative, heat and cold, darkness and solution Acceptance of differences/ agreeing to differ member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations The instruction of the BOD in the CBM the light, height and depth, new and old, which is We had learnt and recited in schools—“We (ASEAN) as well as from China, Japan and South Korea. issued by the CBM memorandum was made good and evil, justice and injustice, win acceptable will try our best to become ourselves to be well-de- According to statistics, more than 2.9 million foreign tourists known to the people. This and failure, right and wrong and give to the majority veloped, and thence to become our schools, our visited Myanmar in 2016 and as of the end of October 2017, the on November is the first-ever launched and take. This can be said to be the fun- should be sought country well-developed.” Only if we have developed figure stood at 3.1 million, an year-on-year increase of 20 percent. 30 is in fact a initiative to improve public damental principles of the natural world. after making consul- ourselves, can our school, our town and our country Myanmar expects 3.5 million tourist arrivals in 2017. relations by the CBM. Similarly, animate, inanimate and material tations with each oth- be developed. Otherwise, our solemn vows will be In accordance with the theme of the world tourist organization driving force Previously, entrepre- things existing in the natural world comply with er, accepting different ideas. imaginary ones. of last year, which is “Sustainable Tourism -- a Toll for Develop- for the people neurs found it difficult the nature of the world. Out of the balance the Each and every one of us should If we are really desirous of achieving democ- ment,” Myanmar has adopted a policy of sustainable development in managing to run their world cannot exist for long. We can easily find that of tourism. to effectively businesses in the long the two extremes control themselves to survive. Myeik Archipelago in southern Tanintharyi region, made up of use e-mobile run as they had to pay Human society, a part of the natural world more than 800 islands, is attractive for eco-tourism, such as hiking, back the loans borrowed does in the same way, finding it difficult to live bird watching, diving, trekking and snorkeling. banking. Just by from banks with interests against the nature of the world. Living upon ex- individu- “We will try our best to become ourselves to be well- The visitors also used to enjoy sightseeing trips on luxury combined, within a year. cessive selfishness, ego and personal interests ally. Had motor boats. examining the Now that the businessmen can last for a while. “Give and take” is closely we want- developed, and thence to become our schools, our However, visitors are banned from touching natural coral reefs two instructions are to repay the extra related. Had anyone laid stress on one of the two ed a high- country well-developed.” Only if we have developed and taking the shells of sea snails. disbursement loans only extremes, he will surely be outcasts. speed train According to the tourism authorities, nine local and foreign we can truly after a 3 year period, it will it would be ourselves, can our school, our town and our country companies have been granted to build more hotels on 12 islands of appreciate the make the outlet wider for Ingrained attitudes impossi- Myeik, expecting 200 more hotel rooms to be added in the current debtors to easily operate Being worldly beings, it is difficult for us to ble just by be developed. Otherwise, our solemn vows will be open season. CBM’s transparent their works. Extra dis- live against the nature of the world. We must changing a high- imaginary ones Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Tourism Federation has called for initiatives as they bursement loan means the abide by the social or civil ethics and disciplines. speed lo- comotive. We are preserving Indawgyi Lake, the country’s largest fresh water lake increased loans by accru- As regards the extent we ourselves changed our required to change coaches into northernmost Kachin state, also a heaven for birds, to promote will be good for ing interest over interest minds and attitudes in accord with ethics and high-speed ones. eco-tourism. the people and as interest to be paid disciplines we have assessed the actualities of Democracy is the system that every person correct self-orientated egoism with our racy, we are required to live in accord with the Visitors were exploring the area by boat or on hikes or bikes. regularly cannot be paid Myanmar’s politics. themself must accept and act. How much effort own conscientiousness. We firmly believe democratic system so that what we want will be Myanmar is also striving for enlisting Bagan as one of the the country. back after taking out the System changes include the entire national we exert to change into an excellent system it will that egoism is the greatest hindrance achieved. Urgently needed are mutual respects world’s cultural heritages lying in the central part of the country granted loan. The major machinery such as political, administrative and still be difficult for us to reach the goal of democ- at such a time when we are building and negotiations. Failing that what we want will with thousands of religious edifices and pagodas. aim of the memorandum management systems. In changing systems, it is racy until we exercise democratic practices. That up our federal democratic nation. retreat surely. In correcting a person’s attitudes Cooperation is being made with intellectuals and technicians is in fact granting the difficult to promptly achieve the perfect change means, we must exercise the democratic prac- We should have noticed that and habits it will take time. It is impossible to for the maintenance of Bagan, which has over 3,000 Buddhist debtors to pay back the loans within 3 years. It is a wel- just by changing the national administrative tices ourselves provided that we want to achieve our country is facing with many amend wicked minds all of a sudden. Undeniably, temples, monasteries, stupas and monuments.—Xinhua come initiative that the positive memorandum was publi- system. Accordingly every individual needs to the democracy. Democracy has individual and challenges in politics, economy, we are not accustomed to democracy practices. A cized just after being issued as a staff memorandum. social affairs, religions and in- successful candidate who passed his matriculation On 30th November 2017 as well, the Central Bank of ternational affairs. Now is the can become a graduate within several years. Our Invitation to young writers for Sunday section Myanmar publicized an instruction on the e-mobile bank- time when we must solve these system change had already passed 7 years. Dur- The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions of poetry, ing the period, how far did our individual change ing system in which e-mobile banking was designated in Living upon excessive selfishness, ego and challenges, hand in hand with opinion, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its weekly 3 steps with each individual step described in a very clear each other. In doing so, we, all reached in distance. If we expected for others’ Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can send their works manner. Thus, it will be very easy for the public to use personal interests can last for a while. “Give taking part in the transitional changes others as well did likewise. to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, e-mobile banking. The instruction issued by the CBM on campaign are required to bear Though we are taking part in the system Bahan Township, Yangon or by email to dce@globalnewlightofmyanmar. com with the following information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in November 30 is in fact a driving force for the people to ef- and take” is closely related. Had anyone laid mutual understanding and spirits change we will be far away from mutual under- (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Real name and (if different) your penname,(3) Your fectively use e-mobile banking. Just by examining the two of making compromises in our mind. standings and respects if we neglect civil ethics level of education, (4) Name of your School/College/University, (5) A written instructions we can truly appreciate the CBM’s transpar- stress on one of the two extremes, he will We the people are the ones who will and disciplines, hoping for democratic rights. Now note of declaration that the submitted piece is your original work and has not been submitted to any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color ent initiatives as they will be good for the people and the step up our performances more quickly, let us welcome the New Year 2018 while building photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information country. surely be outcasts simultaneously being the ones who can up a democratic society by agreeing to differ. (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New make hindrance of our performances. In other Translated by Khin Maung Oo Light of Myanmar news office 8 january 2018 10 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT IN HEALTH RESEARCH

to say no, or withdraw from utilize in improvement of pol- Dr. Aung Soe @ Aung the study at any time without icies and programmes. Kyaw Moe penalty. It is very encouraging to Retired State Medical Superin- He must be assured that note that a variety papers are tendent all data will be kept confiden- to be presented and posters tial, unless required by law are to be displayed at 46th esearchs all to be disclosed. ” Myanmar Health Research over the world are Congress 2018. There is a wide conducted by qual- Patient Information range of good quality research R ified people who Sheets will also contain infor- works portraying the different have experience in clinical mation on payment to compen- disciplines of medical science trials and the skills needed sate for travel, meals and in- as well as the various aspects for any new procedure being convenience. The IRB ensures of national health problems. investigated Same is in My- that financial inducement does We should congratulate to all anmar. not distort the judgment of the the professionals for their en- The perceived benefits patient as to his participation. ergetic efforts in preparing the of the new treatment should Clinical research is essen- research papers and posters, outweigh the possible risks tially a communal venture, as to the national as well as the in- or side effects. All medicines members of our society are be- ternational professionals who have side-effects. They usu- ing asked to assist in research. made presentations at this sci- ally become obvious in very Researchers must regard entific symposia. I sincerely early studies in animals and those who register for the tri- hope that all these research human volunteers. Compar- als as partners. In this way findings are applicable to im- isons with drugs of similar they can work together with provement of health status and chemical structure already in respect and candour to achieve further setting of new research use also give clues to undesir- their goals. agenda in line with national able reactions. Research papers present- health priorities. In the simplest form of ed at the Myanmar Health a clinical trial, one group of Research Congress held an- “It is very encouraging to patients (called the treated nually could be considered as note that a variety papers are group) receives the drug. A impact indicators of Research to be presented and posters second control group re- Capacity Strengthening (RCS) are to be displayed at 46th ceives the current standard Illustration Concerning HIV Research. actions by Ministry of Health Myanmar Health Research drug for the particular dis- and sports. Opportunities pre- Congress 2018. There is a ease. In some trials, a third studies in people. the signing of a form. If condi- vail to exchange innovative wide range of good quality control group will receive a Another consideration is tions affecting the trial change ideas and experiences, new research works portraying placebo-an inactive substance. the recruitment of subjects. for instance, because of fresh knowledge and technologies the different disciplines of Placebo controls may re- How do the doctor and his evidence of the medicine’s as regards priority research medical science as well as place the second group. Pa- team plan to recruit patients? efficacy the patient must be needs of the country. Knowl- the various aspects of na- tients do not know if they are Who actually recruits, and informed. Depending on the edge gaps are filled consid- tional health problems. We taking a placebo or medicine. where will recruitment take nature of the new findings, ering ethical principles: in- should congratulate to all Patients are allocated to a place? What are the criteria authorisation by the patient formed consent, privacy and the professionals for their test or control group random- for deciding who takes part in to continue in the trial may confidentiality. Stringent eth- energetic efforts in prepar- ly. The whole trial is now called the trial? have to be renewed. ical review, peer review and ing the research papers and a randomised controlled trial. Researchers must adopt Special attention is paid technical review procedures posters. ” Better organised trials rules at the outset of a study to obtaining informed consent are essential leading towards are “blinded” __ neither the on when to stop when certain from vulnerable patients who quality research proposals. In- doctor nor the patient knows agreed outcomes are reached. may lack the ability to make ter-sectorial coordination and Ref - Health-update, which group the patient Commercially initiated trials informed choices, such as chil- wider stakeholder involvement Ahmedabad, India 2016 belongs to. This prevents any often employ data and safety dren and the mentrally hand- let evidence-based research - Straits Times 2-1-16 bias in the way the patient monitoring boards to oversee icapped. findings more convenient to and investigator respond to the way a trial progresses. Patients must be told the the treatment. This may lead to a trial facts in simple, non-technical When it reviews a protocol, being stopped because pa- language. These generally the IRB first has to study var- tients in one group are doing include the purpose of the ious issues in the interests of far worse than others. research and the procedures patient safety and well-being. Finally, there should be a involved, including the rando- It is up to investigators to patient information sheet that misation process. see if adverse reactions could fully and objectively explains The possible benefits to cause physical or mental dis- all relevant aspects of the the patient and to medical tress, and to make sure a pa- trial in such a way that if the science must be explained, tient is not given a treatment patient consents to participate, together with the foreseeable known to be inferior to estab- that consent is given freely. risks, discomforts and incon- lished therapies. Enrolling a person as a veniences. Safety is paramount. The research subject is justified Should blood, urine and IRB examines the available only if that person, or some- tissue samples be taken, they information on the properties one authourised to act on his must be told how frequently, and history of use of the new behalf, understands the pro- as well as what happens to drug. This includes whether cess and consents in writing. these samples, how they will it has been tested vigorously It is important to realise be stored and for how long. in the laboratory and, where that obtaining consent is a con- appropriate, in cell cultures, tinuous process rather than “The patient must also animals as well as preliminary a single event that ends with be informed that he is free Illustrations concerning HIV Research - Internet. 8 January 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 11

crime 2 arrested for smuggling forest products

T he police have arrested two ing 12.376 tonnes. men involved in the illegal smug- According to investigators, gling of teak timber in Myitkyina the truck driver lives in the in- Township in Kachin State, and dustrial zone in Sitapu Ward in confiscated 12.376 tonnes of tim- the same township. The town- ber, the police reported today. ship forest department is car- Acting on a tip, police rying out further investigations searched for a six-wheel truck and seeking others connected driven by San Win Maung, also with the case. known as Ga Tone, 25, along with To prevent illegal logging Soe Myat Tun, 19, on Sonparabon and transport of hard woods, the Road in Tatkhon Ward around 10 forest department collaborates p.m. on Friday. with the police, ward and town- U Aung Cho Oo accepts donations of rice sacks among other humanitarian aid for IDPs in The police discovered some ship administrative offices and Kyaukme. Photo: MNA 9,658 teak timbers in the truck, members of the public.—Win worth Ks5.57 million and weigh- Naing (Kachinmye) Humanitarian aid arrive for IDPs in Kyaukme

Yesterday in Aung Myay region's leading body, and laung included a cash donation Thar Yar camp, cash donations U Maing Win Htoo, Hluttaw of 2,559,500 kyats, five sacks of and rice bags were donated to Representative of Namsan rice and three bags of clothes. residents from Namsan and Township, and other donors The donations from Maing Ngaw (in Shan State) gave humanitarian aid for the Namsam included two cash who had fled their war torn IDPs which were accepted by donation of 1,240,000 kyats and homes to Kyaukme in North- U Aung Cho Oo, the district 800,000 kyats. A donation from ern Shan State. Chief Adminstrator and other Naungcho's USDP included U Win Kyaw, Chairman of officials. ten sacks of rice. —Kyaukme Palaung Self-administrative The donations from Pa- IPRD

Asia World Foundation responds to call by UEHRD and contributes not-for-profit road project in Rakhine The confiscated teak timber is estimated to weigh around 12,376 Under the directive of the Un- tonnes. Photo: MNA ion Enterprise for Humanitar- ian Assistance, Resettlement, and Development in Rakhine Police seize illegal substances worth (UEHRD) to provide humanitar- Ks74 million in Khamti Township ian assistance, carry out reset- tlement and rehabilitation and work for development in Rakhine W hite opium powder and yaba a cache of white opium powder, State, Asia World Company Ltd pills, worth Ks74 million, were weighing 260 grams, and 9,600 - through its charitable founda- seized on Friday from a house yaba pills in the house. tion Asia World Foundation - has in Khamti Township in Khamti The two suspects have been responded to the call for pub- District, Sagaing Region, ac- charged with drug trafficking lic-private partnership towards cording to a police report. under Sections 15/1, 9 (a) and this community effort. In line A billboard shows the area where the Asia World Foundation road After receiving a tip from 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and with its strong company culture project will be undertaken. Photo: supplied a member of the public, the an- Psychotropic Substances Law. towards community contribu- ti-drug squad raided a house, The township police are tion as a responsible corporate resources to this project. which actively trades agricul- which belonged to Win Ko and carrying out further inves- citizen, the Foundation is com- After the completion of tural and industrial products Min Min, in Hleudanmyoma tigations, to apprehed those mitted towards delivering the this road, transportation from throughout the year. With im- Ward in Khamti Town around involved in the case.—Win Oo not-for-profit road project from Sittwe to Maungtaw will take proved transport and acces- 10 a.m. on Friday. Police found (Zeyataing) Angumaw to Maungtaw. With a much shorter time, and this sibility, this also means the our local resources and fleet of will bring about many benefits region will also benefit from machinery in the area, the teams to the region. First, the new more potential development, have been hard at work on the road will significantly cut down job creation, greater economic 50-mile road project since De- the travel time in transporting prosperity and improved living cember 2017. AWF is part of the urgent supplies and materials standards. AWF is proud to play Construction and Infrastructure to the region to aid in current a role towards the broader mac- Task Force, a major task force redevelopment efforts. ro-economic plans for Rakhine amongst the nine task forces In addition, the completed state’s development into a spe- under the UEHRD. road is expected to facilitate cial economic and industrial In line with task force’s ob- smoother and more efficient zone in the future. jectives, AWF has taken the lead movement of border trade, Asia World Foundation, a to rapidly organize its resources particularly since Maungtaw charitable non-profit organi- and donations to contribute its Border Trade Zone is one of zation, of Asia World Group of Win Ko and Min Min were caught with 260 grams of opium and over infrastructure and construction the key border trade gateways Companies. —GNLM 9,000 yaba pills in their home. Photo: MNA 8 January 2018 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ Brutal cold snap talk to North Korea’s Kim on phone stuns US East Coast after blizzard CAMP DAVID, (Md) — US President Donald Trump BOSTON/NEW YORK — plicated efforts by crews said on Saturday he would A shroud of bone-chilling to clear snow and ice from “absolutely” be willing to arctic air covered the US roadways after the bliz- talk on the phone to North East Coast and Midwest zard, which clobbered the Korean leader Kim Jong on Saturday, creating Northeast after sprinkling Un and that he hopes a pos- dangerous conditions as snow in areas as far south itive development results tens of millions of peo- as Savannah, Georgia and from talks between North ple struggled to clean Tallahassee, Florida. Korea and South Korea. up from a blizzard that In New England North Korea agreed dumped deep, drifting and the Middle Atlantic on Friday to hold official snow in many areas ear- states, the storm forced talks with South Korea lier this week. hundreds of schools to next week, the first in more Wind chill and freeze close and commuter rail than two years, hours af- warnings stretched from services to suspend or ter Washington and Seoul New England to Ohio and reduce service. delayed a military exer- Pennsylvania, while the Cold and snowy cise amid a standoff over National Weather Service weather was blamed for Pyongyang’s nuclear and warned of freezing rain in at least 18 deaths in the A combination photo shows US President Donald Trump in New York, US, on 21 September missile programmes. 2017 and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Missouri and areas to the past few days, including Trump, answering Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang, on 4 September 2017. Photo: northeast. four in North Carolina questions from reporters REUTERS In some of those plac- traffic accidents and at the presidential retreat es, exposed skin could three in Texas. at Camp David, Maryland, rean leader has a nuclear “Look, right now the world,” he said. freeze within 30 minutes, “The magnitude of expressed a willingness to button on his desk, saying they’re talking Olympics. On Sunday, North Ko- said meteorologist Dan the cold and the area of talk to Kim but not without he has a bigger button. It’s a start, it’s big start. rea announced a list of five Petersen of the National coverage of the cold is re- preconditions. The talks between If I weren’t involved they officials who will represent Weather Service’s Mary- ally what’s impressive to “Absolutely, I would do North Korea and South Ko- wouldn’t be talking at all Pyongyang, a day after land-based Weather Pre- me,” said meteorologist that,” Trump said. “I have rea are expected to cover right now,” he said. South Korea confirmed diction Center. Ed Vallee, owner of Vallee no problem with that at all.” the Winter Olympics, to be Kim “knows I‘m not its representatives, the At the Whoopie Pie Weather Consulting. Trump and Kim have held in South Korea next messing around. I‘m not South’s unification minis- Cafe in Bangor, Maine, Killington, the fa- exchanged insults ever month, and inter-Korean messing around. Not even try said. business was slow be- mous Vermont ski resort, since Trump took office, relations. a little bit, not even one per- The North’s delegation cause of the cold, cash- closed on Saturday even with Trump repeatedly Trump suggested the cent. He understands that,” will be led by Ri Son Gwon, ier and waiter Liz Gal- though snow conditions calling Kim “rocket man” talks might lead to an eas- said Trump. head of the Committee for lagher, 58, said by phone. were excellent, saying for testing nuclear weap- ing of tensions and took “If something can the Peaceful Reunification “Nobody goes out when wind chill on the slopes ons and ballistic missiles. credit for the diplomatic come out of those talks, of the Fatherland that is it’s really cold, at least I was at least minus 50 Earlier this week breakthrough, saying it that would be a great thing usually tasked with deal- wouldn‘t,” said the life- degrees Fahrenheit (mi- Trump dismissed Kim’s was a result of his steady for all of humanity, that ing with South Korean af- long Bangor resident. nus 46 degrees Celsius). taunt that the North Ko- pressure. would be a great thing for fairs.—Reuters The cold snap com- —Reuters

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION Iranian tanker collides with DEPARTMENT OF BRIDGE Invitation for Bids Date: 12th January, 2018 Chinese ship, spills oil Loan Agreement No.: MY-P15 IFP No: MYA/MOC/EWEC/PACKAGE1/PQ BEIJING — A tanker rying 136,000 tonnes of at 1 pm (0500 GMT). He 1. The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received a Loan from carrying Iranian oil and condensate, an ultra light declined to be identified as Japan International Cooperation Agency toward the cost of the East-West Economic Cor- ridor Improvement Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this Loan will be run by the country’s top crude. That is equivalent he was not authorised to applied to eligible payments under the contract resulting from the bidding for which this oil shipping operator was to just under 1 million bar- speak to the media. State prequalification is conducted. ablaze and spewing its car- rels, worth about $60 mil- media CCTV showed pic- 2. The Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction, Myanmar intends to prequalify contractors and/or firms for Package-1, Construction of Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge. go into the East China Sea lion, based on global crude tures of the tanker ablaze 3. It is expected that Invitation for Bids will be made in the beginning of April 2018. on Sunday after colliding oil prices. and billowing plumes of 4. Prequalification will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applica- with a Chinese bulk ship, “Sanchi is floating thick dark smoke. ble Guidelines for Procurement under Japanese ODA Loans, and is open to all Applicants the Chinese government and burning as of now,” The government gave from eligible source countries(All countries and areas), as defined in the Loan Agreement. 5. Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the Pre- said. the ministry said. “There no details of the size of the qualification Documents at the office of Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry The Sanchi tanker, is an oil slick and we are spill. Reuters ship track- th of Construction from 10:00 hrs. to 14:00 hrs. on working days till 13 February, 2018. registered in Panama, col- pushing forward with res- ing data shows Sanchi was 6. A complete set of the Prequalification Documents may be purchased by interested Ap- plicant(s) on the submission of a written Application to the address above and upon pay- lided with the CF Crystal cue efforts.” built in 2008 and is man- ment of a nonrefundable fee of 500 USD. about 160 nautical miles off It had sent four rescue aged by the National Ira- 7. Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the coast near Shanghai ships and three cleaning nian Tanker Co (NITC). Its the address above by 26th February 2018, and be clearly marked “Application to Prequalify on Saturday, the Ministry boats to site by 9 a.m. (0100 registered owner is Bright for East West Economic Corridor Improvement Project (EWEC) for Package-1, Construction of Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge. of Transportation said in GMT), it added. Shipping Ltd. It was due to U Shwe Lay statement. South Korea has also arrive at Daesan in South Director General The tanker’s 32 crew sent a ship and helicopter Korea from Kharg Island Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Building No.11, Nay Pyi Taw, MYANMAR members were missing. to help. A Korean Coast in Iran on Sunday, accord- +95-67-407069, +95-67-407514 It was sailing from Guard official confirmed ing to Reuters ship track- Email: [email protected], [email protected] Iran to South Korea, car- the tanker was still on fire ing.—Reuters 8 January 2018 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 13

Chinese delegation introduces 19th CPC party congress in India

NEW DELHI — A Chi- briefed the Indian poli- nese delegation has intro- ticians and people from duced the achievements various communities in of the 19th National Con- Delhi and Mumbai on the gress of the Communist spirit of the 19th CPC party Party of China (CPC) to congress. political communities in The India side spoke India. highly of the achieve- During the four-day ments and significance visit that ended on Sat- of the CPC congress, urday, the delegation, saying they were ready headed by Meng Xiang- to join hands with China feng, deputy director of to further cooperation of the General Office of the mutual benefit, and pro- CPC Central Committee, mote healthy and steady met with leaders of the development of bilateral ruling Bhartiya Janta Par- ties, so as to contribute ty (BJP), the opposition to peace, stability, devel- Congress party and other opment and prosperity in left-wing parties. the region and the whole Meng Xiangfeng (C), deputy director of the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), The delegation world.—Xinhua introduces the 19th CPC National Congress held in October 2017, in New Delhi, India, on 6 January 2018. Photo: Xinhua

Ash-spewing volcano in Papua New Guinea forces villagers to flee

SYDNEY — A remote emission of volcanic ash tion, but a change in wind information in the near media Loop PNG quoted Dampier. Dampier may island volcano in Papua at the moment,” Cheyne direction could hit oper- future,” the non-profit the Rabaul Volcanological have recorded the last New Guinea has begun O’Brien, a forecaster at ations at PNG’s Wewak added. Observatory as saying. eruption of Kadovar dur- spewing ash into the air, the Darwin Volcanic Ash airport, O‘Brien said. Reuters could not im- There are no con- ing a voyage in search forcing the evacuation of Advisory Centre, told All residents of the is- mediately reach authori- firmed records of a previ- of “Terra Australis”, the more than 500 residents, Reuters by telephone on land have been evacuated ties in Papua New Guinea ous eruption of Kadovar, southern continent once media and non-profit Sunday. with no loss of life, US- by telephone for comment. said Chris Firth, a vul- thought to be mythical, groups have said. The ash clouds have based charity Samaritan The population of the canologist at Macquarie Firth said. Kadovar Island, a been thrown up steadily Aviation, which operates island ranges from at least University, but scientists Vulcanologists are 365-metre (1,197-ft) -tall to a height of 2,133 me- seaplanes to remote areas 500 to more than 600, me- speculate it could have interested to observe its volcano on the north coast ters (7,000 feet), forming of PNG, said on Facebook. dia have estimated. been one of two “burning behavior now, Firth added. of PNG, was thought to a plume that is traveling “We do not have any The eruption may be- islands” mentioned in the “It’s hard to predict be dormant until it began west-northwest, he added. details yet as to where all come explosive, bringing a journals of a 17th-century what might happen, as erupting on 5 January. The plume does not of the families have gone risk of tsunamis and land- English pirate and mari- there’s nothing to com- “It’s just a continuous yet pose a hazard to avia- and hope to have further slides, domestic online time adventurer, William pare it to.”—Reuters

Rotor abnormality led to emergency landing of US chopper in Okinawa

NAHA, (Japan) — The US the previous day after injured when the UH-1 hel- Sunday morning and re- Marine Corps said Sunday “indications of the main icopter landed on a sandy moved the main rotor. one of its helicopters made rotor moving at too high beach on Ikei Island. US “We are grateful that... an emergency landing on a speed.” None of the four military personnel contin- no one was hurt and no a small islet in Okinawa crew members aboard was ued checking the aircraft property was damaged. The Marine Corps will rigorously investigate the cause of the incident,” a Marine Corps officer told Kyodo News. The incident is the lat- est in a series of accidents and mishaps involving US military aircraft stationed in the southern prefecture of Okinawa, which hosts the bulk of US military forces in Japan. The hel- icopter that made the emergency landing be- longs to US Marine Corps US servicemen move part of a UH1 military transport helicopter in Uruma, Okinawa Air Station Futenma on the Prefecture, on 7 January 2018, after the chopper made an emergency landing on a beach main island of Okinawa. the previous day. Photo: Kyodo News —Kyodo News 8 january 2018 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar Ethnic model crowned Miss Universe Viet Nam

HANOI — A 25-year-old model Universe 2018. from the ethnic minority of Ede After performances in ao in Viet Nam’s central Dak Lak dai, Viet Nam’s traditional long province, won the top prize at dress, swimsuit and evening Miss Universe Viet Nam 2017 gown, Nie answered the the judg- Saturday night. es’ two questions about charity Brown-skinned H’ Hen Nie, works and social networks. The outdid 41 other contestants at 1.72-m girl currently works as a the beauty pageant’s final in model in Ho Chi Minh City. central Khanh Hoa province to The first runner-up is Hoang win a cash prize of 200 million Thuy, a 25-year-old model from Vietnamese dong (8,800 US dol- central Thanh Hoa province, and lars), a crown worth 2.7 billion the second runner-up is also a Vietnamese dong (119,000 U.S. 25-year-old model - Mau Thi Contestants attend the beauty pageant’s final in Viet Nam’s central Khanh Hoa Province, on 6 January 2018. H’ dollars), and the right to repre- Thanh Thuy from Ho Chi Minh Hen Nie, a 25-year-old model from the ethnic minority of Ede in Vietnam’s central Dak Lak province, won the sent Viet Nam to attend Miss City. —Xinhua top prize at Miss Universe Viet Nam 2017 Saturday night. Photo: Xinhua

Stephen Fry steps down as BAFTA host

London — Actor-comedi- “Every one of the twelve felt it only right to stand down an Stephen Fry has stepped BAFTA film award ceremonies and let others take the BAFTAs down from hosting the BAFTA that I had the privilege of host- on to new heights and great- Awards after 12 years and is ing has a place in my memory. er glories. What fun it will be looking forward to watching the The mixture of glamour, glory, to watch BAFTA 2018 without show in the comfort of his home. drama and — occasionally — my heart hammering, mouth The 60-year-old star took embarrassment and hiccup drying and knees trembling,” over hosting responsibilities holds a unique place in the Brit- Fry said in a statement to BBC. back in 2001 — the year Ridley ish film calendar. Over the last BAFTA thanked him for Scott’s “Gladiator” won — and two decades I have especially making the awards “such mem- became a much-loved fixture loved watching the emergence orable and joyous occasions”. A of the UK awards ceremony. of new young film talent behind replacement will be announced He had a break from hosting and in front of the camera. on Tuesday, when this year’s duties between 2007-11. “But after so long a time I nominees are revealed.—PTI Host Seth Meyers speaks onstage during the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, in 2014. Photo: REUTERS Golden Globes — It’s not who Lawsuit against Weinstein for wins but who will say what spying on Paz de la Huerta LOS ANGELES — The Gold- “Lady Bird” star Saoirse en Globes kick off Hollywood’s Ronan, “I, Tonya” skating mov- Los Angeles — A lawsuit reported Variety. million. Rubin, however, has countdown to the Oscars on Sun- ie nominee Allison Janney, and has been filed against Harvey Rubin apparently also dis- the dismissed the claims made day, but the focus is expected actress and singer Mary J. Blige Weinstein which claims that couraged Huerta to not press in the lawsuit and said he has to be less on who walks away are among dozens of stars who the disgraced Hollywood pro- charges against Weinstein. never met Weinstein. with the top movie and televi- say they will wear black on Sun- ducer hired an attorney to spy Huerta is represented by “Every allegation in sion prizes than who says (and day after throwing their support on actor Paz de la Huerta. attorney Aaron Filler and his that lawsuit is false... I don’t wears) what. behind the Times Up campaign In November last year, firm Tensor Law has filed the know Harvey Weinstein. I Magical love story “The to fight sexual harassment in the Huerta had alleged that Wein- lawsuit. never met Harvey Weinstein. Shape of Water” goes into the workplace. stein raped her twice in 2010. In the lawsuit, Filler I had nothing but Paz de la televised ceremony in Beverly First-time Globes host Mey- The complaint claims claimed that Rubin interfered Huerta’s interests in mind. Hills with a leading seven nom- ers has said he will address the that Weinstein hired at- with his contractual relation- This guy is upset he lost a inations, including best movie sexual misconduct issue, but ac- torney Michael F Rubin to ship with Huerta, depriving potential client,” said Rubin. drama. It is followed by Steven knowledges that delivering jokes gain information from Huerta, him his legal fees of USD 20 —PTI Spielberg’s passionate ode to on the issue to Hollywood’s A-list press freedom “The Post,” and talent will prove a challenge. dark indie comedy “Three Bill- “Fingers crossed we meet Paris Hilton gets private security to boards Outside Ebbing, Mis- the right tone, but that’s certain- souri” with six apiece. All three ly our goal,” Meyers said ahead movies are from the Twentieth of the three-hour show. “I‘m protect engagement ring Century Fox (FOXA.O) stable looking forward to seeing what of studios. people do as much as you are.” Los Angeles — Socialite Chris Zylka got engaged during round-the-clock, sources close But with a sexual harass- Oprah Winfrey, one of the Paris Hilton has hired private a ski trip to Aspen, Colorado. to Hilton told TMZ. ment scandal roiling Hollywood, most powerful black women in security to guard her and watch Zylka presented her with a mas- The security team, dressed the most anticipated moments entertainment, is expected to over the two million dollar en- sive 20-carat ring. in plain clothes, will be charged are on the red carpet and from make waves when she accepts gagement ring she received The couple have security with protecting her, and her host Seth Meyers, who will open this year’s lifetime achievement from fiance Chris Zylka. personnel shadowing them and rock, at all times when she is the show. award. —Reuters Hilton and “Leftovers” star specifically guarding the ring on the go.—PTI 8 January 2018 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar 1,000 Shan Yangon secured MFF Charity United fans gains free Cup 2018 by penalty shoot admission to Charity Cup Y aNGON United and Shan Unit- ed played against each other for 2018 the MFF Charity Cup 2018 yes- terday afternoon at the Aung San Taunggyi-based Shan United Stadium in Yangon. FC, the fiercely proud football Yangon United secured the representative of Shan State, Charity Cup 2018 by 6-4, includ- arranged for 1,000 of its fans to ing a penalty kick. watch the Charity Cup 2018 free Both teams used their of charge, yesterday afternoon shining players from the kick- at Aung San Stadium in Yangon. off. Shan’s players were strong In the MFF Charity Cup enough to show their early abil- 2018 supervised by the Myan- ity. mar Football Federation (MFF), Even at the 12 minute mark, Shan United played against Shan United’s new expatriate Yangon United at 3:30 pm. player Asare Patrick scored an Yangon United secured the icebreaker. Charity Cup 2018 by 6-4, includ- Shan United could domi- ing a penalty kick. nate along the first half with The match was a much-an- showing their marvelous foot- ticipated contest, as both teams ball skills. are well-known football pow- In the second half, Yangon erhouses and hope to use the United changed their tactics game as preparation for the Champion Yangon United receiving the MFF Charity Cup 2018 given by MFF President U Zaw Zaw. with making some substitutions, AFC Champions League and Photo: MNL including striker Emmanuel. AFC Cup 2018. With the stronger attacking mistake in the defensive line, ity and scored their equalizing made to have a decisive result. Shan United fans were positions and football strategies, Yangon got their leading goal at goal at 68 minute mark by Asare In the penalty shoot-out invited to come to the stadi- Yangon could make their equal- the 63 minute and the goal was Patrick. Yangon can score 4 and Shan um entrance on the left of the izer at the 45 minute mark by scored by Sekou Sylla. There were no more goals just scored 2 and Yangon could grandstand no later than 2 pm. striker Sekou Sylla. Nevertheless, Shan United by both teams till the final whis- bring happiness for its fans. The first 1,000 Shan United fans As Shan United made a big showed came-from-behind abil- tle and the penalty shoot was —Kyaw Zin Lin had the chance to be admitted free of charge. Before the match, there were many entertainment pro- grammes for the spectators. Makarova stuns Ostapenko in sweltering Sydney As Shan United FC wore their all-red kits, the Shan fans SYDNEY — Ekaterina Makaro- got back to 5-5, raced away with Makarova. from the tournament citing are asked to wear red shirts or va kept cool in the fierce Aus- the first set tiebreak. “But I tried to stay solid, to a knee injury having won the the red kits of Shan United to tralian heat to upset the French Third seed Ostapenko, who stay with my aggressive game, Auckland Classic earlier in the show their support, according Open champion and world num- also lost her opening match in and it worked in the important day. Venus Williams, Garbine to an official from Shan United. ber seven Jelena Ostapenko Shenzhen last week, put up a moments.” Muguruza and Johanna Konta, “We are very happy as our 7-6(3), 6-1 in the opening round fierce fight at the start of the With temperatures in west- the reigning champion, are all Shan United arranges its fans of the Sydney International on second set but faded after los- ern Sydney well above the 40 also in a strong women’s field at to gain free admission and we Sunday. ing her first service game and degrees Celsius mark, some Sydney’s Olympic Park. will stand with our team wheth- Makarova, who reached the Makarova moved on to face withdrawals might have been In the men’s draw, twice er we lose or win. Shan United Australian Open semi-finals af- Barbora Strycova or Daria Ka- expected and local Ellen Perez former champion Viktor Tro- played brilliantly but the luck is ter stunning Serena Williams satkina. progressed when France’s Kris- icki went out in the first round not on Shan”, said Khun Kyaw three years ago, rode an early “It was first match of the tina Mladenovic retired at 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5 at the hands of Zeyya, Shan-Paoh ethnic who break for a 5-3 lead and, even season so of course I was nerv- 4-2 down. German seventh seed unorthodox Ukrainian Alexandr came and gave support to Shan though her Latvian opponent ous at the beginning,” said Julia Goerges also withdrew Dolgopolov.—Reuters United.—Kyaw Zin Lin

Barcelona agree to sign Coutinho from Liverpool — clubs

BARCELONA — Barcelona will about 142 million pounds for ho,” the La Liga leaders said Liverpool confirmed the personal terms,” the Premier sign Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, making it the third in a statement. deal. “Liverpool FC can con- League club said. Coutinho from Liverpool on a most expensive transfer in soc- ”The player will sign a con- firm Philippe Coutinho will be “The player now has five-and-a-half year contract, cer history. tract for the rest of the season leaving the club after a trans- permission to complete the the two clubs said on Saturday. “Barcelona and Liverpool and five more and will have a fer agreement was reached usual formalities to conclude British media reported have reached an agreement for release clause of 400 million with FC Barcelona, subject the transfer immediately.” that the Spanish club will pay the transfer of Philippe Coutin- euros. to medical and agreement of —Reuters