Volume II, Number 109 8th Waning Day of Second Waso 1377 ME Saturday, 8 August, 2015

INSIDE President Government prepares to dedicate all available financial, human and U Thein Sein helps material resources in bringing normalcy to flood stricken areas Page-2 flood victims in ASEAN has always done its best to transform diversities and Rakhine State differences in political, and economic systems, different religions and uneven developments of Member States into unity and strength News on page 3 Page-2 Delta in danger Army of volunteers fights rising rivers

Third batch of aid from India arrives in Kalay, Sagaing Regiom, which was severely hit by the flooding. Photo: Kalay District IPRD

water Friday in the country’s Ay- was at risk of flooding as the Ay- volunteers have been working to- from vulnerable areas in Hinthada By Aye Min Soe eyawady Delta, where swollen riv- eyawady and Ngawun rivers re- gether on the front line of Hintha- have moved to shelters, an official Yangon, 7 Aug — Volunteers ers have forced the evacuation of mained above their designated dan- da, laying more than 50,000 sand of the Hinthada Township General including military personnel and more than 19,000 people. ger level in Hinthada, Zalun and bags on the banks of the rivers. Administration Department said. local residents fought back rising The rice bowl of Myanmar Seiktha townships. About 180,000 So far more than 5,400 people (See page 3) Gov’t, armed groups remain deadlocked, agree to ‘final’ talks in Nay Pyi Taw groups managed to finalize the and a senior delegation of ethnic By Ye Myint contents of the peace deal on the armed organizations. Yangon, 7 Aug — Negotia- final day of the ninth round of (See page 3) tions on a national ceasefire ac- talks at the Myanmar Peace Cen- cord remained deadlocked Friday tre in Yangon. Negotiators from the govern- over the number of ethnic armed The document, comprising ment and a senior delegation groups to be included in the sign- 33 paragraphs and seven chap- of ethnic armed organizations ing of the agreement. ters, will be made public soon, conclude talks in Yangon, with Despite the hurdle, the ne- according to a joint statement a further round set to take place gotiation teams representing the between the government’s Union later this month in Nay Pyi Taw. government and ethnic armed Peace-making Work Committee Photo: Ye Myint 2 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 National Government prepares to dedicate all available financial, human and material resources in bringing normalcy to flood stricken areas Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Aug—The following is the full text of monthly radio address delivered by President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Thein Sein. with their young and their elderly, to areas of safety. The and in collaboration with all stakeholders. townships that were most impacted by the floods include: The flood caused by torrential rain has destroyed Mokaung, Kawlin, Wuntho, Kalay, most of the townships in railway lines, bridges and roads. Relevant government Chin state and Rakhine state, and Pwintbyu and Salin town- agencies have started working to prevent the disruption of ships in Magway region. communication and transportation. The government will Local communities and responsible authorities with make paddy seeds and tractors available to the farmers in much empathy and conviction are currently assisting the order to enable them to start cultivation of paddy as soon as flood victims at temporary shelters. Up to date, there are over floodwaters recede. The government is also ready to pro- two hundred and thirty seven thousand families who are in vide necessary assistance to the renovation or rebuilding of need of assistance. the houses damaged by the flood and rehabilitation of the The first responders including the local people, commu- disaster victims. nity leaders, municipal personnel, Red Cross, fire brigades, In the areas where the floodwaters have receded, some Tatmadaw, police and government officials have taken ac- residents have to rebuild their houses. The government will tion to provide food, clothing and meet the needs of the flood provide them with rice and financial assistance for a certain victims. At the same time, donors, civil society organizations, period of time. The government is also undertaking relief Fellow Citizens monks, individuals, NGOs, and the diplomatic community activities in the areas in central and lower Myanmar where Since the second week of July, heavy and continuous have donated food, personal goods, clothing and medicines flooding has started. rains have led to unprecedented flooding, landslides, - de to the people in need. On behalf of our nation, I would like to Relevant government agencies are closely monitoring struction of homes and farms, loss of livestock and loss of sincerely thank everyone helping the flood victims. the water level in dams and reservoirs in order to prevent life in Rakhine and Chin states and Magway and Sagaing The government has systematically undertaken relief ac- their collapse. With great concern, I would also like to note regions. tivities to help the flood victims. The government is also pre- that the water level at the Ngawun and Ayeyawady rivers At the same time, large areas of Rakhine State were hit pared to dedicate all available financial, human and material has passed the danger level and that the water level in the by Cyclone Komen that came in from the Bay of Bengal resources in bringing normalcy to flood stricken areas. Al- towns of Hinthada and Nyaungdon has reached the danger which brought additional heavy rains and wind. though it is impossible to prevent natural disasters from oc- level. Since it is impossible to prevent these waters from The flood victims in the path of this unprecedented nat- curring, the government will do everything it can to minimize reaching communities in these areas, I would like to urge ural disaster had to leave behind their belongings and flee, the negative effects of the disaster to the public, accountably the residents to move to safety. ASEAN has always done its best to transform diversities and differences in political, and economic systems, different religions and uneven developments of Member States into unity and strength Nay Pyi Taw, 8 Aug—The following is the full text of message sent by Agga Maha Thayay Sithu, Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, on the occasion of the 48th Anniversary of ASEAN Day. Esteemed national brethren, adopted in 2008. peaceful settlement of disputes, ASEAN Community, the ASE- All the activities and en- Today is the 48th anniversary The ASEAN Community that post-conflict peace-building, -pro AN Economic Community (AEC) deavours that will be carried of the founding of the Associa- is based on the unity and the cohe- motion of democracy, human will emerge as part of the ASEAN out in the name of the ASEAN tion of South East Asian Nations siveness of the ASEAN Member rights and good governance, and Community where benefits will be Community are aimed at bring- (ASEAN). I have the pleasure States has been pursuing a “Peo- promoting ASEAN norms and val- enjoyed by all ASEAN member ing betterment for the peoples to extend my warmest greetings ple-centered, People-oriented” ues. states. The objectives of the AEC of ASEAN. As there are great and best wishes to the people of Community. In this respect, the The Economic Community are to enhance ASEAN’s economy opportunities for the peoples of Myanmar and the peoples of the theme of this year: “Our People, will strive to create a stable, pros- through fair and just competition. ASEAN with the emergence of Member States of ASEAN for Our Community, Our Vision,” cho- perous and competitive economic AEC offers opportunities as well the ASEAN Community; none- their well-being on this auspi- sen by the current Chair, Malaysia, region through free flow of goods, as rules and regulations to maintain theless, at the same time we must cious day. is very appropriate and serves the services, investments, capitals, and promote fairness in the eco- also be mindful of the challenges This year’s significance purposes and principles of com- poverty reduction and equitable nomic activities in the Community. that we all will face in the near of ASEAN lies in the immi- munity building. This theme also development. Following the establishment future. ASEAN has always done nent emergence of the ASEAN reflects precisely on the ASEAN’s Within the Socio-cultural of ASEAN Community, our coun- its best to transform the diver- Community, as it will be inte- regional integration process and Community, ASEAN will be car- try will continue to give priority to sities and differences in the po- grated by political, security and the people-centered approaches rying out the noble tasks of making the expansion of the existing main litical, and economic systems, socio-cultural pillars, at the end undertaken by ASEAN in the past ASEAN a compassionate, caring sectors in the national economy, different religions and uneven of the year. ASEAN has made forty-eight years. Today, the ASE- and sharing community. It will such as agriculture, fishery, and developments of the Member achievements in its endeavours AN Leaders are having interface continue its efforts to improve the small and medium size enterprises. States into unity and strength. towards regional peace, stability meetings with the representatives living conditions of people, pro- The government has been support- In light of the achievements that and security, economic integra- from ASEAN Inter-governmental mote the rights of women, youth ing these sectors to be competitive ASEAN has made in the past tion and sustainable economic Parliamentary Assembly, Civil So- and children and enhance resil- and outward looking. The govern- forty-eight years, I would like to development. At the time we are cieties Organizations, youth organ- ience to natural disasters. ment has also completed and en- encourage the citizens of Myan- maintaining and enhancing our izations and the private sectors. Moreover, ASEAN Mem- acted the National Export Strategy. mar to be proud of the success- concerted efforts to achieve our The three Pillars of ASE- ber States continues to resolve The ASEAN Socio-cultural es, unity in diversity of ASEAN, common objective, the ASEAN AN Community, made up of the to address their domestic issues Community aims to fulfil our wish- and to welcome the ASEAN Community will emerge as a re- Political and Security Pillar, the through peaceful dialogues and es to reduce and eliminate poverty Community with solemn pledge spected and dignified community Economic Pillar and the Socio-cul- negotiations. Placing the on-going through promotion of education to continue to work hard for the in the world. tural Pillar, are collaborating and peace process as our national pri- and health sectors. ASEAN is development of our country and The perpetuity of ASEAN coordinating together towards en- ority, Myanmar is playing its role now working among its members for the success of the ASEAN Community is the ultimate goal hanced peace and security, higher in ASEAN towards regional peace and also with its dialogue partners Community. Moreover, I would of ASEAN. Towards this long economic and social status and and stability. Furthermore, Myan- to address the concerns and chal- like to urge you to continue to term goal, ASEAN decided to mutual trust and understanding in mar is working together with other lenges related to all disasters, en- strive to be responsible citizens build an ASEAN Community the region. ASEAN member states in promot- vironmental conservation, climate of ASEAN and to make the best that is based on the guidelines in The Political and Security ing ASEAN norms and values on change, early disaster response, use of the opportunities that are the 2003 Bali Concord II. This Community will be a solid foun- democracy, human rights and good humanitarian assistance, and food associated with the ASEAN goal has been reaffirmed in the dation and a platform to realize governance. security and energy security. Community. Charter of ASEAN that was the goals of conflict prevention, As the integral part of the Esteemed national brethren, ***** Saturday, 8 August, 2015 3 National President U Thein Sein helps flood victims in RakhineState Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Aug — President U Thein Sein met flood victims Friday in Buthidaung, Maungtaw and Yathedaung townships in Rakhine State and ex- plained the government’s rescue missions and recov- ery activities. At the Buthidaung command, the president urged local officials and res- idents to embrace human- itarianism with conscious- ness of duty, responsibility and accountability in rescue operations. During his visits, the president, as well as Co- operative Bank Chairman U Khin Maung Aye and artists, donated emergency supplies to flood victims. President U Thein Sein flew back to Nay Pyi Taw in the afternoon.—MNA

President U Thein Sein meets local residents during his visits to Yathedaung township in Rakhine State.—IPRD UN Special Rapporteur observes Gov’t, armed groups remain deadlocked, . . . (from page 1) armed groups with which it part of the signing process. At a press conference, has already struck bilateral The ninth round of talks ongoing peace talks spokesmen for the two peace agreements. marked the second formal Yangon, 7 Aug — Ms Cardinal Charles Bo, Arch- assembly and association sides said top leaders from The ethnic side said meeting between the UPWC Yanghee Lee, United Na- bishop of the Roman Catho- are not threats; instead they both parties are expected to no guarantees had yet and the recently formed tions Special Rapporteur lic Archdiocese of Yangon, are the voice of different meet in Nay Pyi Taw later been given against attacks delegation of senior ethnic on the situation of human on Theinbyu Road. She also communities and interests in this month to iron out their by government forces on armed group representatives. rights in Myanmar, visited met foreign diplomats at the Myanmar – in all its wonder- difference over the issue of groups not included in the According to the press the Myanmar Peace Centre UN Office, followed by a ful and rich diversity — and inclusiveness in the signing signing process. conference, the Nay Pyi here on Friday to observe the press conference. they play a vital role in con- process. Nai Hong Sar, another Taw meeting will be the fi- ongoing truce talks between “Ahead of the elections, tributing to and sustaining Ethnic armed group ethnic spokesman, said a nal negotiations on wheth- ethnic armed groups and the one key recommendation I a robust democracy, and in spokesman Pu Zing Cung nationwide ceasefire would er the signing of NCA will government. can make to the Government advocating for the promo- reiterated his side’s insist- be meaningless if groups take place before the coun- The Union Peace-mak- of Myanmar is to reconsid- tion and protection of human ence that all 17 senior dele- still locked in fighting with try’s 8 November elec- ing Work Committee and er its fear and opposition rights,” she added. gation members be includ- the government were not tion.—GNLM the Nationwide Ceasefire to critical and independent She urged the govern- ed in the NCA signing. Coordination Team con- voices,” she said at the press ment to considers the cit- U Hla Maung Shwe, Global New Light of Myanmar cluded their ninth round of conference. izens as partners and not spokesman for the gov- talks Friday to finalize the “Civil society actors, to restrict their actions and ernment side, repeated seeks experienced journalists nationwide ceasefire agree- journalists and ordinary cit- voices. Friday was the final the government policy of The Global New Light of Myanmar, the country’s ment. In the afternoon, Ms izens exercising their rights day of Ms Lee’s third visit to initially signing the deal longest-running English-language newspaper, is Lee paid a courtesy call on to freedom of expression, Myanmar.—MNA alongside the 15 ethnic looking for experienced journalists to join its expand- ing editorial team. Chambers of Commerce than 1.2 million acres of rice The GNLM currently has openings for copy editors Delta in danger and Industry and affiliated fields, damaging more than and reporters at its newsroom in Yangon. Copy editors must have English as a native lan- (from page 1) which is also threatened associations set off for Ra- 600,000 acres and destroy- guage, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and An official of the Minis- by flooding from the Ay- khine State on Friday aboard ing more than 367,000 acres, ideally an extensive background in print or online me- try of Social Welfare, Relief eyawady River. The Min- a naval vessel carrying K70 according to the Ministry of dia. Experience in newspaper layout and design is a and Resettlement said Friday istry of Relief and Resettle- million worth of rice, edible Agriculture and Irrigation. major plus. that the nationwide death toll ment has already provided oil and drinking water. The The ministry has stock- Reporters must be fluent in Myanmar and capable of filing clear, concise news copy in English. Experi- had reached 89, including 56 K 72 million worth of aid to Rakhine State Government piled more than 81,810 kilos ence writing for English-language print or online me- from Rakhine State. Rakhine State, where at least will distribute the aid to the of rice seeds and distribut- dia is an advantage. Meanwhile, aid from 55 people have died. flood victims, according to ed more than 1,380 kilos Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to private donors has been A relief mission of UMFCCI. The flooding, of seeds to farmers in the Maung Maung Than at [email protected], by flowing into the Ayeyawady the Republic of the Union which began a few weeks flood-ravaged areas. 14 August, 2015, or phone 09 5088924 for further information. Delta including Nyaungdon, of Myanmar Federation of ago, has inundated more GNLM 4 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 local news Mandalay residents mobilize for charity Mandalay, 7 Aug — Volunteers and members of social organizations have been tirelessly col- lecting donations for flood Mandalay victims in public places around Mandalay. drinking water. In addi- selling their works to raise mar Mandalay 2015 also The volunteers have tion, artists, journalists and funds for the victims. assisted with collection of collected cash, clothes, cartoonists have been put- Contestants in the re- donations.—Tin Maung foodstuffs and purified ting on performances and cently-held Miss Myan- (Mandalay) Nay Pyi Taw

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partner Red Cross socie- Women players gather Red Cross sends emergency ties. Moreover, it assigned three survey teams in Ka- wlin, Sedoktara and Pwint- donations at supplies to Taikkyi, Okkan byu townships for obser- vation of lists of casualties Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Aug well-wishers to the north- ay in Sagaing Region, as in the flooding.—MNA Zaygyo Market — The Myanmar Red ern Yangon Region towns well as rice to flood-af- Cross Society on Friday of Taikkyi and Okkan. fected townships in sent bottles of purified The MRCS has also Rakhine State. Evacuees, drinking water, shampoo, been arranging deliv- The society is draft- detergent powder and 10 ery of foodstuffs and ing the emergency plan of animals take bales of clothes donated by health equipment to Kal- action in cooperation with shelter in Myingyan Tsp

Mandalay, 7 Aug — Emergency shelters in Myingyan Township, Ay- eyawady Region, accom- modated a total of 1,967 evacuees, as well as 351 Mandalay, 7 Aug — They will distribute animals, as of 3 August. Myanmar women’s nation- the relief supplies to vic- Mandalay Region al football team members tims in flood-affected areas Minister for Planning and collected donations for and monasteries. Economy U Aung Zan, of- flood victims Thursday at The team will play two ficials of Mandalay Region Mandalay Zaygyo Market. tune-up matches with the Relief and Resettlement The footballers, led by Myanmar Football Acade- Bangkok Bank supported aids relief for flood victims in Myanmar. Mr. Kanet Department and local au- manager Daw Myat Myat my youth team on 8 August Buranasin, Branch Manager of Bangkok Bank, Yangon Branch and Mr. Tossatis thorities donated purified Oo, head coach Daw Thet and the Mandalay Sports Rodprasert, Marketing Manager donated aids relief for flood victims to Dr. Set Aung, drinking water, bags of Thet Win and officials, ac- and Physical Education Vice Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar, amount of 35,000,000 kyats (1,000,000 rice, instant noodles, cook- cepted cash, clothes, med- Institute youth team on 10 ing oil and relief supplies to icines, foodstuffs, books August. Baht) on Aug 7, 2015.—gnlm the flood victims. and other donations from Tin Maung Tin Maung (Mandalay) well-wishers. (Mandalay) Saturday, 8 August, 2015 5 regional

Philippines, together with anoth- er major ASEAN player Indone- China’s muscle-flexing at sea sia, can create a common guid- ing position on maritime law in the South China Sea. Japan has no direct territori- pushes Japan closer to ASEAN al stakes in the South China Sea but faces expectations to help Kuala Lumpur, 7 Aug — countries that took part in the ARF disputes that also involve Malay- stead of sitting down with them shoulder the security duties of With China flexing its muscles to refrain from taking unilateral sia and Brunei — through means like the rest of ASEAN does on a Washington for their alliance. in the South China Sea, one of actions that heighten tensions and such as patrol boat provision. bilateral basis.” Also, at a time when Japan has the world’s vital and busiest act in line with the rule of law, a The South China Sea has also “They can use the economic its own territorial tensions with shipping lanes, Japan is step- remark alluding to China’s unilat- become the ground for a tug-of- and political muscle that they have China, boosting cooperation ping up its efforts to team up eral attempts in the past months to war between China and the Unit- in the international system to buy with ASEAN in maritime secu- with Southeast Asian nations change the status quo. ed States, drawing U.S. allies such off in effect the support of each of rity is vital, observers said. engaged in territorial spats with Recognizing the importance as Japan into the picture, political the individual nations in Southeast One proof of Japan’s readi- Beijing, political experts and of the South China Sea for Ja- observers say. Asia,” David said. ness to play bigger security roles Japanese officials said. pan as a possible “Achilles heel” At the ARF on Thursday, David Arase, a Johns Hop- in the region is the more robust “We fully explained Ja- for its economy in times of con- U.S. Secretary of State John Ker- kins University professor well- Japan-Philippines ties in the pan’s security policies as well tingencies, Tomohito Shinoda, ry expressed “serious concerns” versed in international politics, face of an increasingly assertive as its stance on the situation in vice president of the International on China’s land reclamation and said the U.S. position in protect- China over the hotly contested the South China Sea and gained University of Japan and expert on urged claimants to “take concrete ing “freedom of navigation” in the Spratly Islands in the South Chi- support and understanding from international relations, said at a steps in order to try to lower the South China Sea lies in defending na Sea, with the two countries many participating countries,” recent forum in Tokyo on South tensions by refraining from further the interests of the United States enjoying one of the best times Japanese Foreign Minister Fu- China Sea issues that Japanese land reclamation, militarization and its defense cooperation part- in bilateral ties in recent years, mio Kishida said in Kuala Lum- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims and construction projects.” ners, and upholding the interna- diplomatic sources said. pur after attending a series of to build a “maritime coalition” China, which claims most of tional rule of law. Tensions remain between regional meetings involving the with the United States, Australia, the South China Sea, frowns upon Arase said that if China de- Japan and China as Beijing Association of Southeast Asian India and ASEAN. U.S., Japanese or any intervention cided to pursue a “balance of pow- claims the Japan-administered Nations and its regional partners Within a year since he as- in the territorial rows as it prefers er” approach in the South China Senkaku Islands in the East including Japan, China and the sumed office in late 2012, Abe settling the issues bilaterally. Sea issue, the United States will China Sea. China and Taiwan United States. visited all 10 members of ASEAN But fed up with China’s in- “change its strategy from engage- also claim the uninhabited is- The ASEAN Regional Fo- — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, creasing assertiveness at sea to ment to China to probably lean to- lets, calling them Diaoyu and rum held in the Malaysian cap- Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the the disadvantage of smaller Asian ward stronger hedging.” Tiaoyutai. ital on Thursday saw the South Philippines, Singapore, Thailand countries, the Philippines, another With ASEAN as a whole re- In fresh evidence of China’s China Sea as a hot-button issue and Vietnam. U.S ally, brought its case to a U.N. luctant to be tough against China, assertiveness, Japan revealed given Beijing’s fast-paced and Japan, which has traditionally arbitration tribunal in The Hague the world’s second-largest econ- last month a map and aerial massive reclamation work there, strong ties economically, polit- in 2013. omy, Pham Quang Minh, vice photos of 12 offshore structures which fueled concerns that the ically and culturally with ASE- Randolf David, professor rector of the University of Social in the East China Sea, showing facilities being built such as an AN, has continued to help boost emeritus of the University of the Sciences and Humanities in Viet- Beijing’s unilateral gas field de- airstrip could be for military maritime capabilities of countries Philippines Department of Sociol- nam National University in Hanoi, velopment near the median line purposes. including the Philippines and Vi- ogy, said China is “really just so proposed a “mini-multilateralism” between China’s shoreline and According to the Japanese etnam — the more vocal among angry with what the Philippines framework wherein the two vo- that of Japan. Foreign Ministry, Kishida urged claimants in the South China Sea did by bringing them to court in- cal claimants of Vietnam and the Kyodo News Sonia Gandhi, Rahul slam Indian FM over helping fugitive ex-cricket boss

New Delhi, 7 Aug — India’s main cancer, and also asked “what would Sonia opposition Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi have done in my place?” Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi Friday Sonia Gandhi responded: “I would slammed External Affairs Minister Sush- have helped but without breaking the ma Swaraj over her explanation on help- law.” Her son Rahul Gandhi and the sec- ing the country’s tainted former cricket ond-in-command of Congress party add- boss Lalit Modi, now a fugitive in Lon- ed: “Sushma Swaraj’s family has received don. money from Lalit Modi.” “Sushma Swaraj is an expert in theat- The Congress party has been de- rics,” Sonia Gandhi told the media in the manding the minister’s resignation over national capital. her help to Lalit Modi, who is accused The external affairs minister told of money laundering and fled to Britain parliament Thursday that she provided in 2010, disrupting parliament proceed- Tourists visit Shilin (The Stone Forest), in Shilin county, southwest China’s Yunnan assistance “on humanitarian grounds” for ings since the monsoon session began last Province, Aug. 6, 2015. —Xinhua Lalit Modi’s wife, who is suffering from month.—Xinhua

Phnom Penh, 7 Aug—The In a letter replied to Hun Kingdom of Cambodia to the Unit- to Cambodia. U.N. agrees to United Nations has agreed to loan Sen’s request on Wednesday and ed Nations, on July 27, 2015,” he He said the government has original maps in its keeping to released to the media Thursday said. The library did not loan maps set up an ad-hoc committee, led Cambodia for verifying with the night, Ban said the U.N. Sec- in its keeping, but it was an excep- by Deputy Prime Minister and lend Cambodia current maps the Cambodian gov- retariat was unable to find the tional basis for Cambodia, Ban Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, ernment is using to demarcate bor- mentioned maps, but identified said, adding that the library would in order to receive the maps. maps for der line with Vietnam, U.N. Sec- amongst the holdings of the U.N. loan the aforementioned maps to Cambodian and Vietnam- retary General Ban Ki-moon said Dag Hammarskjold Library both the Cambodian government for a ese border issues have become a in a letter. electronic and print copies of maps limited period of time, subject to hot topic in Cambodia in the last border line The loan of the maps came which may be of interest to the conditions and understandings to few months after the opposition after Cambodian Prime Minister Cambodian government. be set out in an exchange of letters Cambodia National Rescue Par- verification Hun Sen requested him last month “A full set of copies of these between the U.N. and the Cambo- ty has accused the Phnom Penh to borrow Bonne map, scale maps in digital format was provid- dian government. government of using wrong 1/100,000, that Cambodia depos- ed to His Excellency Mr. Ry Tuy, In a replied letter, Hun Sen maps to demarcate border line with Vietnam ited at the United Nations in 1964. Permanent Representative of the thanked Ban for lending the maps with Vietnam.—Xinhua 6 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 world China accuses Manila, Tokyo of joining China Communist forces over South China Sea Party expels former Beijing, 7 Aug — Japan and Addressing the East Asia ministers from around the region. island in the Pacific called Okino- the Philippines teamed up at a re- Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Ker- “China opposes any tori to enforce Japanese territorial regulatory gional security forum this week ry said China’s construction non-constructive words and acts claims. to attack China over the disputed of facilities for “military pur- which widen division, exaggerate China has previously refused official South China Sea, China’s For- poses” on man-made islands antagonism or create tensions.” to recognize Tokyo’s claims to an Beijing, 7 Aug — Chi- eign Ministry said, detailing the was raising tensions and risked China is also concerned exclusive economic zone around na’s Communist Party has feisty defense its foreign minister “militarization” by other claim- about freedom of navigation, Okinotori, which lies about half- expelled a former official of mounted in return. ant states. but to date there have been no way between Guam and Taiwan, the country’s securities reg- China claims most of the In a statement released just instances of this being compro- 1,700 km (1,050 miles) from To- ulator after an investigation South China Sea, through which before midnight on Thursday, mised, he added. kyo. It is also known as Douglas showed he had taken bribes, $5 trillion in ship-borne trade China’s Foreign Ministry said the China is the real victim in the Reef or Parace Vela. the anti-graft watchdog said passes every year. The Philip- Philippines foreign minister “at- South China Sea, Wang told the “Before criticizing others, on Friday. pines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Tai- tacked” China’s South China Sea forum, pointing to what he said Japan must first take a good look Li Liang, former head of wan and Brunei also have over- policy, and received support from was the “occupation” of some of at its own words and behavior,” the investor protection depart- lapping claims. his Japanese counterpart. its islands there, including by the Wang said. ment at the China Securities U.S. Secretary of State John “First off, the situation in Philippines. Chinese reclamation and Regulatory Commission, was Kerry on Thursday accused Chi- the South China Sea is generally “But to maintain and pro- building work on its islands in the found to have abused his pre- na of restricting navigation and stable, and there is no possibility tect the peace and stability of the South China Sea are to improve vious position and accepted overflights in the contested wa- of a major clash,” the statement South China Sea, we have main- living conditions and provide bribes, the Central Commis- terway, despite giving assurances cited Chinese Foreign Minister tained huge restraint,” he added. facilities like light houses and sion for Discipline Inspection that such movements would not Wang Yi as telling the forum, Turning to Japan, Wang weather stations, he added. said.—Reuters be impeded. which was attended by foreign said Japan had built up a remote Reuters Kerry says U.S. ties can grow if more freedom in Vietnam Kerry is Vietnam’s latest reform to its economy, Vietnam’s “The United States recogniz- high-profile visitor from Wash- government has been criticised es that only the Vietnamese peo- ington as the former war enemies for its zero-tolerance approach to ple can determine their political mark two decades of calibrated dissent, with bloggers, religious system. engagement since the normali- activists and journalists among “But there are basic prin- zation of ties that have expanded those facing harassment and ar- ciples we will defend: No one rapidly in the past year. rest, or languishing in jail. should be punished for speaking In a speech to mark the an- The United States has been their mind so long as they are niversary, Kerry said barriers of intensifying efforts in building peaceful.” “mistrust and misunderstanding” stronger ties with Vietnam to He added: “We believe that were falling and urged Vietnam boost its clout in Asia and off- progress in upholding these ba- to show greater commitment to set China’s influence, but human sic human rights will serve Viet- pursuing legal reforms and allow- rights and political prisoners have nam’s interests in several ways.” ing freedom of expression and been a sticking point. Kerry earlier met President assembly. “Progress on human Kerry said the United States Truong Tan Sang, who recog- rights and the rule of law will pro- respected the different political nised the importance of guaran- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry talks about Fulbright University vide the foundation for a deeper systems of both countries but teeing human rights, he said. during an event at the American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and more sustainable strategic said it was important for stabil- “In our conversation today partnership,” Kerry said. ity to formally recognise free with President Sang, he couldn’t Vietnam, August 7, 2015.—Reuters “Only you can decide speech and assembly, which mil- have been more clear about how Hanoi, 7 Aug — U.S. Secre- said the scope of relations would the pace and direction of the lions of Vietnamese were already important it is (to Vietnam’s lead- tary of State John Kerry on Friday depend on the communist rulers’ process in building this part- demonstrating with Facebook and ers) to respect the rights of their lauded the warming of ties with willingness to protect human nership.” Despite seeking through workers defending their people,” Kerry said. former war enemy Vietnam but rights and freedoms. deeper Western engagement and rights. Reuters S. Korea voices concerns over Virgin Australia halts Bali flights due to N. Korea’s new standard time volcanic eruption Seoul, 7 Aug — South Korea on Friday voiced concerns over North Korea’s announcement earlier in the day that it would adopt a new stand- Sydney, 7 Aug — Virgin ard time later this month 30 minutes behind the South. Australia (VAH.AX) said it had “It will likely cause some inconvenience to those people going back halted all flights in and out of the and forth to the Kaesong industrial zone,” Jeong Joon Hee, spokesman of Indonesian holiday resort island the Unification Ministry, said during a press briefing, referring to a joint of Bali on Friday because of vol- industrial park in a North Korean border city. canic ash billowing from a near- “In the longer term, it will bring about impact that will cause troubles by volcano. for the integration between the two Koreas,” he said. Mount Raung in East Java The North’s official Korean Central News Agency reported Friday has been erupting on and off that from Aug. 15, the 70th anniversary of independence from Japan’s for more than a month, forcing 1910-1945 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula, clocks in the North will several airports to close and dis- be turned back 30 minutes. rupting the travel plans of tens of The two Koreas currently adopt the same standard time, which was thousands of passengers. set in the colonial era to match that of Japan. The report decried it as one “We have been advised that of the “unpardonable crimes” committed by “wicked Japanese imperial- ists” that deprived “Korea of even its standard time.” Mt Raung continues to erupt and The North’s Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly, or its winds are blowing in an unfa- parliament, made the decision on the new “Pyongyang time” on Wednes- vourable direction, and are fore- day, KCNA said. cast to continue to do so for the The South Korean spokesman questioned the North’s motivation rest of the day,” Virgin said in for changing its standard time, saying the standard practice for countries a statement, cancelling a dozen located between two contiguous time zones is to adopt the eastern one, flights to and from Denpasar Air- Mount Raung (top) spews ash into the air, as seen from Mount Bromo in which for the peninsula is Japan Standard Time.—Kyodo News port.—Reuters Indonesia’s East Java province, July 31, 2015.—Reuters Saturday, 8 August, 2015 7 world

because I didn’t give to the Low-polling U.S. Clinton Foundation or give to his wife’s campaign.” Hillary Clinton is the Republicans direct front-runner for the Demo- cratic Party nomination ahead of the November fire at Trump 2016 election. Fiorina said that Trump Cleveland, 7 Aug — would help them rise in the had tapped into Republican U.S. Republican presiden- polls and give themselves voters’ frustration with tial candidates who did not some much-needed mo- Washington but that as a qualify for a prime-time de- mentum. Republican presidential bate wasted no time in criti- There was a general candidate he had flip- cizing poll leader Donald consensus among commen- flopped on illegal immigra- Trump on Thursday, calling tators afterward that Fiori- tion, on healthcare and on him a flip-flopper on key is- na, the former Hewl- abortion. sues and too close to Demo- ett-Packard CEO, had done “Whatever your issue, crats Bill and Hillary Clin- herself the most good at the your cause, the festering ton. debate. Republican strate- Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, U.S. problem you hoped would Seven low-polling can- gist Alex Castellanos said Senator Lindsey Graham, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, former Texas Governor Rick be resolved, the political didates squared off at she and Jindal turned in Perry, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina and former New class has failed you,” she Quicken Loans Arena for a good performances and York Governor George Pataki, debate at a Fox-sponsored forum for lower polling said. “That’s what Donald nearly 90-minute debate “made you wonder why candidates held before the first official Republican presidential candidates debate of the Trump has tapped into.” hours before the top 10 they weren’t at the big boy 2016 U.S. presidential campaign in Cleveland, Ohio, August 6, 2015. — Reuters Graham, a hawk on na- ranking Republicans were table.” (Factbox on candi- tional security, expressed due to hold the first major dates’ policy positions in secure the U.S.-Mexican due respect.” He said reports that Trump had his displeasure that an aver- debate of the 2016 presiden- the debate:) border, said Trump in the Trump has been “using his fielded a phone call from age of national polls was tial race. Trump, the New York past had expressed support celebrity rather than his Clinton’s husband, former used to determine the top The seven, business- billionaire real estate tycoon for a so-called single-payer conservatism” to advance in President Bill Clinton, be- 10, saying this made the woman Carly Fiorina, for- who has rocketed to the top healthcare system, which is the presidential race, but fore Trump entered the competition all about name mer Virginia Governor Jim of opinion polls, proved to a dream for many liberals. noted that at this early stage 2016 race, and that Clinton recognition. Gilmore, South Carolina be an easy target for Perry Trump now says that as of the 2008 Republican had urged Trump to play a The seven Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, and Fiorina when they were president he would repeal presidential race, former larger role in Republican candidates in the first de- Louisiana Governor Bobby asked about Trump’s rapid President Barack Obama’s New York Mayor Rudy Gi- politics. bate ranked lower in opin- Jindal, former New York rise. signature 2010 healthcare uliani was leading the polls, “I didn’t get a phone ion polls than the 10 in the Governor George Pataki, Since Trump was ap- law and replace it. and he quickly faded. call from Bill Clinton be- main event. former Texas Governor pearing at the later event, he “How can you run for The only woman in the fore I jumped in the race. Graham said Brad Pitt Rick Perry, former Pennsyl- was not at the first event to the Republican nomination Republican field, Fiorina Did any of you get a phone would have been in the vania Senator Rick Santo- defend himself. and be for single-payer had a tart response when call from Bill Clinton?” she main event if the American rum, were in search of a Perry, who has tangled healthcare?” Perry said of asked about Trump. said, looking toward others actor had been in the opin- breakthrough moment that with Trump over how to Trump. “I ask that with all She mentioned news on stage. “Maybe it’s ion polls.—Reuters Obama’s choice on Iran deal ‘absurd’ — Senate leader McConnell

Washington, 7 Aug — opponents and Israel, and ers. would not have had to U.S. Senate Majority Lead- said abandoning the agree- Obama’s speech was Iran’s nuclear sites. er Mitch McConnell on ment would open up the part of a push to promote Gillibrand’s fellow Thursday rejected President prospect of war. the accord negotiated over New York Senator Chuck Barack Obama’s pitch for The Democratic presi- 18 months between Iran Schumer has still not an- the Iran nuclear deal, say- dent said if the Republi- and six world powers. The nounced his decision. A ing it was “absurd” to argue can-controlled Congress six agreed to lift economic pro-Israel Democrat who is that lawmakers must essen- blocked the deal, it would sanctions on Iran in return expected to take over as the tially choose between the accelerate Tehran’s path to for curbs on its nuclear pro- party’s Senate leader after agreement and going to a nuclear bomb. gramme, which Tehran said 2016, he is considered piv- war. “Let’s not mince was for peaceful energy otal to the Iran deal’s fu- Obama made a “huge words. The choice we face purposes only. ture. The White House has mistake” with that argu- is ultimately between diplo- Opponents of the pressured Congress to sup- ment, McConnell, a Repub- macy or some form of war. agreement have said the port the deal as lawmakers Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) lican, told reporters in re- Maybe not tomorrow, may- deal does not go far enough head home for an August (C) speaks during a news conference accompanied by sponse to a speech by be not three months from to ensure Iran will never be recess. Congress has until (L-R) Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Senator John Thune Obama on Wednesday. now, but soon,” Obama able to develop a nuclear Sept. 17 to vote on it. (R-SD), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Senator John “It’s not this deal ver- said. But McConnell was weapon. They have cited A resolution rejecting Cornyn (R-TX), following party policy lunch meeting at the sus war. That’s the argu- not buying it. “That’s an ab- the length of time between it would cripple the agree- U.S. Capitol in Washington August 4, 2015.—Reuters ment they’ve been making surd argument,” he said. notifications and inspec- ment by eliminating Oba- during the whole negotia- The Senate leader also tions by the International port in Congress, but only a support on Thursday, say- ma’s ability to waive many tion. It’s either this deal or a complained that the presi- Atomic Energy Agency and few dozen have come out ing it was an “imperfect” sanctions - if the resolution better deal, or more sanc- dent had treated the Iran de- their objections to doing an- so far as strongly in favour. agreement but deserved survives a presidential veto. tions.” bate like a political cam- ything that might help Iran However, several Congress’ support because Senate leaders have Obama defended the paign when he said that because of its backing for Democrats have endorsed Iran had made essential agreed to start the Iran de- July 14 U.S.-led interna- Tehran hardliners were Islamist militant groups. the Iran deal this week. concessions and the deal bate as soon as they return tional deal against a furious “making common cause” Obama urgently needs New York Senator Kirsten would provide inspectors to Washington on Sept. 8. lobbying effort by political with Republican lawmak- his fellow Democrats’ sup- Gillibrand announced her with access they otherwise Reuters

Belgrade, 7 Aug — Serbian Prime were killed or reported missing. declare a day of mourning, as well as a Vucic Minister Aleksandar Vucic said that he In his comment for the Belgrade daily breach of the diplomatic protocol. was sad and disappointed to see that West- Politika, the prime minister did not specify Embassies of the Quint — com- dissapointed with ern embassies in Belgrade failed to lower if the government will lodge an official prised of the United States, Great Brit- their flags at half-mast on Wednesday, the protest over the issue. ain, Germany, France and Italy — made day of mourning and the 20th anniversary According to Politika, the government this decision after mutual consultations embassies for not of the Croatian military and police opera- interpreted the embassies’ decision not to and in agreement with their govern- tion Storm which led to the expulsion of lower the flags at half-mast as a gesture of ments, the daily claims. lowering flags over 220,000 Serbs, while nearly 2,000 disrespect for Belgrade’s decision to Tanjug 8 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 OPINION

should coordinate searches for stranded groups will be required to provide information on of flood victims across the country, instead of where they are going so that the centres can rushing to places described on social media as ur- give other rescue teams more specific informa- Saturday, 8 August, 2015 gently in need of emergency relief. tion of places left unattended. It is understandable that the situation in The ongoing disaster requires all parties to Coordination vital to bridging every flood-affected region calls for urgent atten- make rescue missions and recovery activities tion and immediate action. On the other hand, more effective and efficient by keeping a strong rescue information gap this urgency in itself has resulted in coincident sense of community spirit. By Kyaw Thura visits of several rescue teams to a single place. This highlights the importance of coordina- Write for us stablishing emergency relief networks is tion between rescue teams by exchanging infor- We appreciate your feedback and contribu- what rescue teams in action should do in mation on their whereabouts, so as to avoid un- tions. If you have any comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email Ethe aftermath of disasters. An extensive necessary overlaps. In addition, the establishment [email protected] with your name and title. rescue network will save time and energy, and of information centres has a greater part to play Due to limitation of space we are only able to pub- hasten rescue missions through coordination. in rescue operations. lish “Letter to the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words The main point is that rescue workers In this respect, rescue teams and aid agencies please be aware that your letter will be edited. Lessons for Democracy POEM: Breastfeeding is the best in Myanmar Aye Phyu (Opinions expressed here are those of the author.) Human or breast milk The political scenario seems come out openly on the issue of Brings a vast array of benefits Sonu Trivedi to be in a pandemonium now. worsening sectarian violence. With protein, vitamins and minerals in it ith the elections ex- USDP is expected to run hard in The widening ‘majority-minori- Plus protective factors and fatty acid actly three months the elections in view of the tough ty’ divide has been an unfortu- Wahead, what are the competition anticipated from nate development in Myanmar. Coming straight from mom’s breast lessons that the current regime NLD, mainly in the ethnically This historic religious conflict For infants, easy to digest may learn from 8888 movement Bamar areas. NLD, on the other has flared up sectarian violence Helps them to fight many illnesses heralded twenty seven years hand, though hopeful of its vic- complicating the socio-religious ago? In view of the upcoming tory, suffers from leadership fabric and aggravating tensions. And raises their level of intelligence elections on November 8, it pro- vacuum. Given the rising ex- She appears to have failed to act, vides an opportunity for the gov- pectations of the people, one of given the possibility of alienat- Breastfeeding mothers ernment to bridge the trust defi- the most significant challenges ing voters before the forthcom- From childbirth and pregnancy, quickly recover cit and build a concrete is to revitalize the party and in- ing elections. Get lifelong health advantages foundation for development of troduce inner-party democracy, Nevertheless, in this initial With savings in time, labour and expenses democracy and its consolidation. which has long been dominated phase of democratization, rule of Given the troika of chal- by the aging political leaders of law, internal security, stability Breastfeeding’s best part lenges the country faces today— the 8888 generation. Ethnic and peace must take precedence. political reconciliation and re- based political parties may per- It is this attempt at establishing a Holding baby close to mom’s heart forms; religious and sectarian haps, play a greater role in this sustainable democratic order The time just starts violence; and centre-periphery election in the regions inhabited which must be imbibed from the To get a special love string knotted fast contestations—regime’s surviv- by ethnic nationalities. This iconic 8888 movement. Any al and return to power will de- would significantly increase move at this juncture, to hasten Breastmilk substitutes pend upon how meaningfully it their bargaining power in the the process of transition may re- As a last resort to be used addresses these issues. Its appeal new legislature. sult in democratic reversals. It is None is proved as an equal drink to the youth and masses in gen- This complex matrix be- however, noteworthy that na- To a mother’s breastmilk. eral and its success in wooing tween the three power-centres in tional consensus in Myanmar is them will determine the future of post-election Myanmar would gradually emerging and for any a just and durable democratic shape the formation of a new significant change to be visible, set-up in Myanmar. government in the country and we need to be patient and follow SWRR Ministry issues Most of the activists who guide the future road-map to the ‘middle way’. participated in 8888 movement Presidency in March 2016. Thereby keeping its spirit list of contact persons are ‘elders’ leading the pro-dem- Subsequent to the rejection alive, the 8888 movement may ocratic forces in Myanmar to- of the constitutional amendment act today as a driving force, Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Aug—Those permanent secretary of SWRR day. The challenge before the procedure by the legislators, all transforming the social and po- wishing to seek relief and reha- Ministry on 067-404022 and 09- government is to provide an al- hopes of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi litical landscape of the country bilitation in flood-affected areas 49202022; deputy director-gener- ternative discourse and win over running for the post of Presiden- and giving an opportunity to its may contact following telephone al of RRD on 067-404048 and the hearts and minds of the youth cy has been dashed off. This citizens to reconcile with histo- numbers of the Ministry of Social 098601165, assistant secretary of at the moment. Engaging them puts her into a ‘catch 22’ situa- ry. It must be celebrated as an Welfare, Relief and Resettlement the ministry on 067-404021 and in a constructive dialogue and tion and in the present scenario occasion to commemorate the round the clock. 0949208718, assistant secretary addressing issues influencing she is taking on a path of ‘cau- sacrifices of hundreds and thou- They may call hot line of on 067-404337 and 0943026670; them directly—such as educa- tious optimism’ supporting the sands of people to ascertain free- state of emergency management assistant secretary on 067-404373 tional reforms, employment ave- reform process at an incremental dom and justice in the country. centre on 067-404021~2 and fax: and 09250965889; director (fi- nues, information technology, level for political restructuring The lessons from 8888 people’s 067-404540; office of state of nance) of RRD on 067-404316 good governance, poverty alle- and institution building in My- movement are nonetheless rele- emergency management centre and 092021491; director (rehabil- viation, human rights agenda anmar. Amidst the limited polit- vant and its spirit still alive. Its on 09-423000297, 09-423000298 itation) on 067-404317 and etc—could have a multiplier ef- ical role she is expected to play legacy is likely to play a signifi- and 09-8603401~2; director-gen- 09254170011; director (relief) on fect. As a harbinger of revolu- in the next Parliament, she needs cant role in the years to come. eral of Relief and Resettlement 067-404318 and 0943120865; di- tion, the younger generation to take calculated steps in this Department on 067-404541 and rector (coordination/research) on must be taken into confidence democratic re-engineering and (Sonu Trivedi teaches Politi- 098600025; deputy director-gen- 067-404485 and 0943020864; for grass-root mobilization and re-structuring. cal Science at University of eral of natural disaster manage- and director (relief) on 067- bridging the centre-periphery di- Her critics also appear to be Delhi) ment committee office on 067- 404420 and 09428125027. vide. at loggerheads for not having 590006 and 067-69011; deputy MNA Saturday, 8 August, 2015 9 National Service personnel proud to work for flood victims

for airlifts to Rakhine State, be sent by air or by boat. the Kalay area and Chin Sometimes, we have to ac- State since 1 August, ac- cept relief assistance even at cording to Lt-Col Aye Lin. night.” “Usually, priority is The plane, which can given to Rakhine State but carry only 6 tons per flight, we are transporting relief continues to make trips assistance to Kalay first back and forth to the disas- today and when the plane ter hit regions. For places comes back from Kalay, it where there are no airfields, will transport aid to Rakh- the airbase has been deploy- ine,” he said. ing helicopters. In addition, A steady flow of vehi- the airbase headquarters has cles ferries relief supplies had to arrange supplies at Col Aung Kyaw Tun, Depu- into the airbase, which has a day’s notice based on re- Lt-Col Aye Lin of Yangon SIP Zin Paing Soe of No 7 Sgt Naing Lin Soe of No 1 been accepting donations ports from chief ministers ty Commander of Mingala- Command Headquarters. Security Police Branch. Vehicle Store Deport. don Airbase. from well-wishers from 7 of disaster-hit regions and a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. states. Personnel at the base The revving of a plane ing emergency relief sup- where Tatmadaw and po- to donate cash for flood vic- However, Lt-Col Aye finish their work very late, engine resonated across the plies to Kalay in Sagaing lice personnel continued to tims, I am proud that I can Lin said, “We can’t finish but sergeant Naing Lin Soe airbase headquarters Friday Region. busily carry and sort relief contribute my labour for de- our work until 9 o’clock said they did not feel tired, morning, as a military air- At 8 a.m., the plane supplies. livering aid,” police officer at night because we need but proud of working for craft returned from deliver- took off from the airport, “Although it is difficult Zin Paing Soe said. to classify the relief items. flood victims. The air base headquar- Then, we have to decide Khin Maung Htwe U.S. embassy announces humanitarian ters has been a staging point whether the aid should Photos: Zaw Min Latt assistance for flood-affected people MNHRC launches ethnic-language Yangon, 7 Aug—US realigning their activities to hygiene kits, and the build- Embassy Friday issued a provide immediate support ing of latrines at emergen- Declaration of Human Rights press release: “Our thoughts and looking at ways to as- cy shelters. USAID is also and prayers continue to be sist in recovery. funding a technical advi- Yangon, 7 Aug — commission members Dr great benefit for ethnic peo- with those affected by the “USAID is working to sor to support Myanmar’s Two years after its trans- Nyan Zaw and Daw Mya ple.” flooding and heavy rains in address the urgent need for National Emergency Op- lation into the Myanmar Mya presented translated With the assistance of Myanmar. Yesterday, Sec- clean drinking water, sani- erations Center in disaster language, copies of the versions to representatives the Sweden-based Raoul retary of State John Kerry tation, hygiene and other es- response coordination and Universal Declaration of of ethnic literature and cul- Wallenberg Institute of Hu- announced the United States sential items. Our partners management capabilities. Human Rights became ture committees. man Rights and Humani- government would provide are supporting the distribu- “The U.S. Embassy available Friday in Kachin, Ma May Yi Aung, who tarian Law and the Swedish $600,000 for immediate tion of water purification will continue to closely fol- Mon and Shan languages. works on a Kachin-lan- International Development response through USAID’s packets to generate over 50 low the situation and work The Myanmar Nation- guage programme for Authority, the commission Office of Foreign Disaster million liters of clean water. with our partners to best al Human Rights Commis- an ethnic channel under published the declaration in Assistance (OFDA). Essential supplies and ser- help those in need in Ra- sion launched the ethnic MRTV, said the transla- Myanmar language in June “We have a team on vices will be distributed in khine, Chin, Sagaing, Mag- language translations in a tions would broaden under- 2013. the ground working with the 15 emergency centers way and other areas affect- ceremony at its office in standing of human rights. The declaration is local officials and our ex- sheltering over 2,000 peo- ed by the floods. Since the Yangon. “That will help us to available at the commis- isting partners to meet the ple based around MraukU start of fiscal year 2015, the Chairman of the com- improve our society,” Ma sion’s website www. urgent needs of those in the in Rakhine State. USAID U.S. government has pro- mission U Win Mra gave May Yi Aung said. “The mnhrc.org.mm. affected communities. In partners in Magway and vided over $48 million in an opening speech while translated version is of Win Win Maw addition to the support from Sagaing are providing wa- humanitarian assistance in OFDA, USAID partners are ter purification packets, Myanmar.”—GNLM Education Ministry supports school MRTV channels to broadcast programmes stationery to flood affected areas for those with deaf and disabilities

Nay Pyi Taw, 7 Aug with deaf and disabilities regularly broadcast the — MRTV News Channel to understand electoral programme once every and Entertainment Chan- knowledge from 3 to 8 two weeks at 7.35 pm in nel broadcast hand pos- August. August. ture programmes for those The channels will MNA

Asian farmers discuss Correction forestry, land issues Please read Inter- national Telecommu- By Ko Moe farmland and proper land nication Union (ITU) management, with par- instead of International Yangon, 7 Aug — The ticipants from AFA’s 13 Telecommunication Asian Farmers Association member states sharing ex- Federation (ITF) in the for Sustainable Rural De- periences and views. headline and second velopment held a workshop The AFA is mainly en- line of the first para- Teacher presents notebooks to students at Kwetanshay BEMS Branch in Bago. on sustainability of forestry gaged in sustaining forests graph of the news “ITF and farmland here on 5-7 and farmland, protecting provides communica- Nyi Pyi Taw, 7 Aug — amounted K 349.08 mil- states. In 2015-16 academ- August, officials said. the environment, creating tion devices” on page According to the rehabili- lion including textbooks, ic year, the ministry will The Regional Sharing an equitable society and 9 of this daily issued on tation plans by the Ministry notebooks, pencils, pens allocate the funds for main- Workshop discussed con- helping small-scale farm- 7-8-2015.—GNLM of Education, the ministry and others to the schools in tenance to flood-affected servation of forests and ers.—GNLM supports school stationary the flood affect regions and schools.—MNA 10 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 world Macedonian police arrest nine for 8 killed, 400 injured in bomb involvement in Syria and Iraq Skopje, 7 Aug — Macedoni- Some 16 Macedonian citi- blast in Afghan capital an police arrested nine people on zens have been killed in Iraq and Thursday believed to have fought Syria, while another 130 are be- Islamabad, 7 Aug — A alongside Islamist insurgents in lieved to have taken part or are bomb exploded in the Afghan Syria and Iraq and recruited oth- still fighting there, according to capital Kabul on Friday, killing ers from the Balkan country, the Macedonian police figures. at least eight people and injuring interior minister said. Most of the ethnic Albani- over 400 others, according to lo- In a security sweep in four ans who make up one third of the cal police and news reports. towns, the police forces searched country’s 2 million population are The Associated Press said 21 houses, an internet cafe and Muslim, but practise a moderate the pre-dawn blast occurred near a mosque in the capital Skopje, form of Islam. Cavkov declined a Defense Ministry compound Mitko Cavkov told reporters. An to comment whether the group but the target of the blast was not imam was among those arrested. had been planning attacks in the immediately known. “According to our informa- Balkans and said further investi- All of the victims were ci- tion he could be seen as the main gation would provide more infor- vilians, including women and ideological leader,” Cavkov said, mation. children, according to the re- adding that charges would be Many young Muslims from port. brought against a group of 36 who the region have fought for global In addition to regular attacks had violated Macedonian law by Islamic causes in recent years. against Afghan and coalition se- “fighting for another army or par- In May, a prosecutor in curity forces by the Taliban in- amilitary organisation”. neighbouring Kosovo indicted surgent movement, the influence Of the 36, 27 are believed 32 people for fighting in Syria of the Islamic State group in the People gather at the site of a blast in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, to be out of the country, most of and Iraq while dozens have been country is also spreading, lead- Aug. 7, 2015. At least eight civilians were killed while nearly 400 others them still fighting in Syria and arrested in Bosnia on the same ing to a worsening of security. wounded in a truck bomb attack in Afghan capital Kabul at wee hours of Iraq. grounds in the past year.—Xinhua Kyodo News Friday, sources said. —Xinhua Suicide bomber kills 15 in Saudi security site mosque 4 Russian tourists killed in road Cairo, 7 Aug — A suicide could not verify the statement’s au- inside a training camp in Abha City State, said. bomber killed at least 15 people thenticity. in the Asir area where the force of In May, two suicide bomb at- accident in southern in an attack on a mosque used “He (the suicide bomber) was the explosion led to the death and tacks on Shi’ite Muslim mosques by members of a local security able to infiltrate security barriers injury of dozens,” the statement, in Saudi Arabia were claimed by Turkey force in southwest Saudi Arabia and reach their wicked gathering purporting to come from Islamic Islamic State. Istanbul, 7 Aug — At least on Thursday, the interior ministry The first on a mosque in Qatif four Russian tourists were killed said, an assault that an online state- in the east of the kingdom killed and 38 other people were injured ment said was carried out by Islam- 21 worshippers, and another four in a road accident in southern Tur- ic State. died in a bombing a week later at a key, local Dogan News Agency The attacker struck as men mosque in Dammam. reported on Thursday. were praying in the mosque in the Another bombing claimed by The report said the accident headquarters of the Special Emer- Islamic State on a Shi’ite mosque happened as a bus carrying Rus- gency Force in Abha, the capital of in Kuwait in June killed 27 people. sian, Ukrainian, Belarussian and Asir province, a ministry spokes- The militant group, bitterly Kazakh tourists rolled over on man told state news agency SPA. opposed to Gulf Arab rulers, is try- a slippery mountain road from Twelve of those killed were ing to stir sectarian confrontation Pamukkale to the popular southern members of the force and three on the Arabian peninsula to bring resort of Antalya. were workers in the compound, about the overthrow of the states’ The Russian Embassy in Tur- the ministry said. It earlier put the ruling dynasties. key has earlier confirmed the death toll at 13, but later said two of the It has urged young Saudi of the four of its nationals, saying wounded had died. Sunni Muslims in the kingdom to some consular staff have rushed to A statement circulating on attack targets including Shi’ites. the accident site. The report also Twitter said an Islamic State sui- There was no immediate indication said that the injured people were cide bomber had attacked a “mili- of the sectarian affiliation of the transferred to hospitals and the po- tary camp” in Asir province. It did Damage inside a mosque used by members of a local security force is mosque in Thursday’s bombing. lice launched an investigation into not mention a mosque and Reuters pictured in Abha, southwest Saudi Arabia August 6, 2015.—Reuters Reuters the accident.—Xinhua 120 Palestinian prisoners go on hunger UN Security Council slams strike in Israeli jails deadly terrorist attack Ramallah/ Gaza, 7 Aug — that they want Israeli prison ser- relatives and representatives of About 120 Palestinian prisoners vices to stop repetitive displace- various factions demonstrated on went on a hunger strike on Thurs- ment of prisoners from one jail Thursday in Gaza before the In- in Saudi Arabia day in several Israeli jails, the Pal- to another whilst beating them as ternational Committee of the Red United Nations, 7 Aug — at the headquarters of the Spe- estinian corporation for prisoners’ they are taken out from their cells. Cross (ICRC) calling on Israel to The UN Security Council Thurs- cial Emergency Security Forces affairs said in a statement. Meanwhile, Eassa Qaraqe’a, stop its punitive measures. day night condemned “in the (SESF) in the Asir Region of Sau- The corporation, which be- chairman of the corporation, told Mo’een Shadid, a spokesman strongest terms” a terrorist attack di Arabia. longs to Palestine’s Liberation Xinhua that Israeli prison servic- for the Gaza Hamas movement, at a mosque in Saudi Arabia earli- “The members of the Securi- Organization (PLO), said in an es have recently waged a furious said during the protest that Pales- er in the day, which killed at least ty Council stressed again that ISIL emailed press statement that pris- assault on dozens of Palestinian tinian prisoners currently face “ex- 15 people, underlining “the need must be defeated and that the intol- oners decided to go on a hunger prisoners in several Israeli jails, tremely severe” conditions inside to bring perpetrators, organizers, erance, violence and hatred it es- strike in protest of the inhumane prisons and detention camps. Israeli jails and prisons. financiers and sponsors of these pouses must be stamped out,” the treatment they receive in Israeli “Prisoners began their hunger “Hamas warned of further Is- reprehensible acts of terrorism to statement said. A blast triggered prisons. strike today as the situation in the raeli escalation against prisoners, justice.” by a suicide bomber took place at “The prisoners’ demands are prisons became increasingly tense as this will negatively reflect on The strong condemnation the mosque inside a special forces clear: they want Israeli prisons to once Israeli prison authorities Palestinian territories,” said Sha- came in a press statement issued headquarters in Saudi Arabia near stop their humiliating measures tightened their measures against did. Israel still has almost 7,000 here by the 15-nation UN body the border with Yemen, reports such as breaking into their sections prisoners and prevented their fam- Palestinian prisoners in its jails following the deadly terrorist at- said, adding that 12 of those killed and conducting intrusive inspec- ilies from their weekly visits,” said and prisons, dozens of whom have tack claimed by the Islamic State were members of SESF, while the tions of the prisoners,” said the Qaraqe’a. spent over 20 years in jail. of Iraq and the Levant, also known other three were workers at the statement. The prisoners also said Dozens of the prisoners’ Xinhua as ISIL or Da’esh, at a mosque compound.—Xinhua Saturday, 8 August, 2015 11 business & health UK starting salary growth hits 18-month low in July — REC/KPMG survey

London, 7 Aug — British years, but many recruiters said starting salaries for permanent skill shortages were still putting jobs rose at the weakest pace in upward pressure on wages. 18 months in July and firms Wage growth is a key factor hired staff at the slowest rate in for the Bank of England as it over two years, according to a gauges when to raise interest survey of recruitment agencies rates from their crisis-era record that adds to signs of a cooling low so it can keep future inflation labour market. in check. The monthly report by the Official data last month Recruitment and Employment showed Britain’s unemployment People take part in a group Confederation (REC) comes a rate rose for the first time in more yoga practice on the morning day after the Bank of England than two years in the three months of the summer solstice in said it was unclear if a recent fall to May, but earnings rose strong- New York’s Times Square, in hiring was due to skills short- ly. Business surveys this week June 21, 2013.—Reuters ages or a slowing of the econo- pointed to a slowing pace of hir- my. ing, suggesting the labour market The REC said growth in the is moderating after a strong two- number of both permanent and year run. Fitness fundamentals still challenge temporary staff hired was its REC’s chief executive Kevin weakest in more than two years. Green singled out a shortage of Americans, poll finds While the number of vacancies construction workers as a particu- continued to rise strongly, lar worry. New York, 7 Aug — Despite mistaken belief, shared by 45 “Research shows body tem- growth here was also the weak- “If construction companies an explosion of fitness advice from percent, that weight training can perature is warmer later in the day, est since mid 2013, when Brit- don’t have the people they need, TV shows, blogs, books and online turn fat to muscle. so afternoon exercise can be good, ain’s labour market first started both infrastructure projects and experts, a basic knowledge of But his big concern was the but we also know that people who to pick up. housebuilding will be con- health and exercise still eludes belief that women who lift weights exercise early in the morning tend Average starting salaries strained, and this will have an im- most Americans, according to a will bulk up. to exercise more consistently,” she for permanent jobs rose at the pact on wider economic growth,” poll. “When you think how impor- said. slowest pace in one-and-a-half he said.—Reuters It showed that almost tant strength training is for women, While men and women were three-quarters of more than 1,000 this is doing a disservice,” Holland equally misinformed, young adults people questioned did not know added. 18 to 24 scored highest and sen- that they had to burn 3,500 calories Almost three-quarters recog- iors, 65 years and older, had the to lose a pound of fat, according to nized that running a mile burns lowest marks. the poll by fitness equipment mak- more calories than walking a mile, “Older people may have er Nautilus Inc. The results were and 67 percent understood that learned things in high school phys- posted online, along with an inter- resting heart rate is a good indica- ical education class that are now active quiz. tor of aerobic fitness. Regular aer- outdated because the science Only 39 percent grasped that obic exercise makes the heart evolved,” Matthews explained. an egg is a healthy source of pro- stronger and more efficient. She said the Internet can be a tein and a mere 13 percent under- Forty-five percent selected double-edged sword. stood that women who weight morning as the most effective time “The Internet is a wonderful train will not bulk up like a man. of day to exercise, although after- thing but not everything that ap- The average score was 42 per- noon or evening is equally as good. pears there is true. There’s misin- cent out of 100. But Jessica Matthews, senior formation, complicated informa- “There are just so many myths adviser for health and fitness edu- tion,” Matthews explained. “There and misconceptions out there,” cation at the American Council on needs to be good practical infor- said fitness adviser and author Exercise, said the truth is some- mation people can use.” Workers walk in the rain at the Canary Wharf business district in Tom Holland, including the times complicated. Reuters London in this file photo taken on November 11, 2013.—Reuters Huawei becomes bigger name among individual consumers

He lsinki, 7 Aug — “People reported to become the third larg- the last three weeks it was contin- gave two factors as the reason for said the Finns’ unique taste for used to know little about Huawei, est mobile producer in the world, uously ranked the first place,” said Huawei’s success in Finland — mobile phones could be “both but it is becoming a really big following Apple from the United the source. “right products at right time and challenge and asset” for Huawei. name nowadays,” a shop assis- States and Samsung from South While Huawei’s share in the big change in consumer behav- In 2012, Huawei built up a tant in an electronics store in Korea. Finnish tablet market reaches ior.” Huawei’s approach has been research and development downtown Helsinki said to a Finnish media took up the about 35 percent, Apple has nev- “consistently offering products (R&D) center in Finland, and has Xinhua reporter on Wednesday. piece of news with a focus on the ertheless secured the most sales that the mobile operators want to recruited about 100 people so far. The salesman also men- fact that Huawei reached the posi- value, followed by Samsung and sell,” said Terho. The team has contributed a lot in tioned a partnership agreement tion after surpassing Microsoft, Huawei. While Finnish consumers designing the latest Huawei that Huawei signed with Fin- which purchased the brand of Sofia Lehtimaki, marketing were loyal to Nokia as their main handset portfolio, according to land’s prominent ice hockey Nokia and the whole mobile pro- director for Huawei’s consumer provider of mobile devices for Fredriksen. team, Jokerit, on Monday. He duction business from the Helsin- device business, attributed the quite a few years, things have Talking about Huawei’s said the move was a sign that the ki-based company in 2013. company’s strong position in Fin- started to change. Due to the col- core values of competitiveness, Chinese ICT Giant was paying In the last few weeks, Huawei land market to the consumer ori- lapse of Nokia and the stagnant Terho believed in the “good form huge attention to individual con- became the best sold tablet brand ented approach. progress of Apple, Huawei prod- factors and design of products.” sumers. in Finland, adding to its successful “Huawei is consumer centric ucts emerged as an option. “Our own chipset Hisilicon Having provided communi- story in the consumer business. In brand and aims to respond to the “New video based social me- provides always the latest stand- cation equipment and solutions the second quarter of this year, consumers´ needs by introducing dia solutions are fast gaining ard and speed, so operators are globally for more than two dec- about 30,000 Huawei tablets were devices that have an existing de- ground and Huawei products are very eager to take the product. In ades, Huawei has entered the sold in Finland, surpassing Sam- mand in the market,” she told Xin- well tailored for heavy social me- software we have the latest ver- consumer products market in sung and Apple, a source of the hua. dia consumption,” Terho pointed sion of Android and our user in- high profile very recently and ex- company told Xinhua on Tuesday. Mikko Terho, a former fellow out. terface modification and graph- perienced a remarkable success. “The brand sold pretty well in researcher of Nokia and now Kenneth Fredriksen, Hua- ics EMUI are simple to use,” said Late July Huawei was the beginning of this year, and in working with Huawei Finland, wei’s Regional Vice President, Terho.—Xinhua 12 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 world Popular Policeman Vietnamese committed to beach sees training search surge in Chinese dogs after 1985 tourists jet crash Ho Chi Minh City, 7 Aug — Tokyo, 7 Aug— After the bit- The number of Chinese visiting ter experience of having to handle Mui Ne in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan the world’s deadliest single-plane province has increased sharply, crash, a police inspector has been outnumbering Russians, local dedicating himself over the years online newspaper Thanh Nien to training search dogs to locate (Young People) News reported survivors at disaster sites in and on Friday. outside Japan. Binh Thuan has attracted Yoshihiro Yamakawa, 63, more than 2.3 million visitors of the Metropolitan Police De- so far this year, a 7.4 percent in- partment still remembers the day crease over last year, including when he went to the site where 258, 200 foreigners. Japan Airlines flight 123 carrying According to an official re- 524 passengers and crew crashed port from province authorities on Mt. Osutaka in Gunma Prefec- this week, Chinese tourists ac- Women shop at a store selling goods from the inter-Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea, ture on Aug. 12, 1985. counted for 20 percent, followed Soaked in sweat and covered in Seoul, South Korea, August 6, 2015. Picture taken on August 6, 2015.—Reuters by Russians at 16.5 percent. Oth- in mud, he spent nearly 5 hours er visitors came from South Ko- climbing a trackless mountain- rea, Britain, the United States, side. The blazing rays from the France, Australia, Germany, the Made in North Korea: goods store sun seared his skin. Netherlands, Canada. Revenues Once Yamakawa arrived from tourism topped 4.2 trillion — at a scene of scorched plane Vietnamese dong (193 million opens to brisk business in Seoul wreckage with a pervading stench U.S. dollars), an 18.5 percent of oil — he spotted the dead body increase. Tran Van Binh, depu- Seoul, 7 Aug — A shop Lee is president of Young the North who runs a nearby in South Korea’s capital spe- Inner Foam Corp, one of 125 restaurant serving North Ko- of a young girl who was probably ty chairman of the Binh Thuan around the same age as his own Tourism Association, said Chi- cialising in goods made in the firms from the South operating rean-style food, welcomed the North has run nearly $140,000 in Kaesong. The industrial zone idea of a platform to change daughter at the time. nese tourists stay in all categories As he carried countless of hotels, from unranked to five- through its tills in just three was set up by the two Koreas in attitudes towards the North’s months of business, helping 2003 a few kilometres north of workforce. bodies wrapped in blankets off star. “They also visit Mui Ne dur- the mountain, Yamakawa’s one ing weekdays instead of only on dispel the notion that products their armed border, and now em- “Many South Koreans as- from the impoverished state are ploys about 53,000 North Kore- sume North Korean products thought was, “Weren’t there any weekends like most local tourists. other ways to rescue more peo- That is good for the province’s shoddy and undesirable. ans. to be poor quality because the The Kaesong Industri- Lee partnered the owners country isn’t doing so well eco- ple?” Only four people survived tourism,” Binh said. the crash. Back in Tokyo, he But many Chinese came to al Complex Shop opened in of 11 other Kaesong companies, nomically.” May showcasing North Korea investing about $17,000 each, to Yang Sang-cheol, a taxi asked to be transferred to an office the province for sightseeing rath- in charge of search dogs. er than relaxing on the beach, he and the skills of its workers, to set up the store to bring Kaesong driver parked outside the shop, present the country as a viable goods directly to consumers. said he would be interested in But when the 1995 Great said. “Many of them visited Mui Hanshin Earthquake struck west- Ne for the first time and it is im- business partner to the prosper- “We are the first to be using buying something for his son- ous South. the line ‘Made in Kaesong.’” in-law. ern Japan, Yamakawa said, his portant to make them return,” he team was not dispatched because stated. Vietnam welcomed more “North Korean employees The two-storey store, the “We should know better are young and are fast learners, first of several planned outlets, than to always criticise and of insufficient training in disaster than 593,500 international visi- relief work. tors in July, a 12-percent increase and we use materials from the sells clothing and jewellery box- compete with each other,” he South. So the quality is just as es in downtown Seoul. Busi- said of the Koreas. “We should He was all the more disap- over June. But the number of pointed after seeing on television international visitors so far this good as products of South Ko- ness has been brisk, with sales allow more things to come and rean brands, at relatively lower of about $1,700 a day and more go between us so that we can that search dogs dispatched from year has reduced to 4.4 million, overseas were active in the rescue a 9.4-percent drop from last year. prices,” said shop vice presi- than 200 daily visitors. actually ‘feel’ one another.” dent Lee Joung-duk. Lee Ae-ran, a defector from Reuters operation. Xinhua After years of training, Yam- akawa’s first disaster-relief mis- sion using search dogs came in G-7 finance chiefs 2003, when an earthquake hit Algeria. The following year, at the site of an earthquake in Niiga- ta Prefecture, a dog he had taken meeting in Sendai to be great pains to train found a 2-year- old boy wedged between rocks from a mudslide. With the help of held in May 2016 a special Tokyo Fire Department Tokyo, 7 Aug — The Group region of Japan that was devas- squad, the boy was finally rescued of Seven finance ministers’ tated by a massive earthquake after around 92 hours. meeting planned in the north- and tsunami in 2011, he added. “On Osutaka, I cried tears of eastern city of Sendai next year Sendai, the capital of Miya- sorrow but at that time (in Niiga- will be held on May 20 and 21, gi Prefecture, is the largest city ta) I shed tears of joy,” Yamakawa Finance Minister Taro Aso said in the region. said. Since then he has brought his Friday. The gathering of finance search dogs to numerous disaster “We would like to hold a ministers and central bank chiefs sites, including northeastern Japan heart-to-heart discussion in a re- will be held prior to the 2016 Akira Amari (L), Japan’s minister in charge of Pacific free trade after the 2011 earthquake and tsu- nami disaster and Hiroshima city laxed atmosphere as the town is summit in the western Japanese talks, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) and Finance Minister Taro Aso following mudslides last summer. in harmony with the natural en- prefecture of Mie on May 26-27. attend a regular Cabinet meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2015. Aso told vironment,” Aso told reporters. The G-7 groups Britain, Whenever a disaster happens, reporters later in the day that the Group of Seven finance ministers’ Yamakawa says he recalls the hot “It would also be an oppor- Canada, France, Germany, Italy, meeting planned in the Japanese city of Sendai in 2016 will be held tunity to show our efforts to re- Japan and the United States. summer of the plane crash site 30 on May 20 and 21. —Kyodo News build Tohoku,” the northeastern Kyodo News years ago.—Kyodo News Saturday, 8 August, 2015 13 Advertisement & general Request for Proposal (RfP) for INVITATION FOR PRICE QUOTATIONS Myanmar Satellite System The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) The Ministry of Communications and Information toward the cost of the National Community Driven Development Project (NCDDP). 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Call (+95) (01) 8604532 likely at times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon - Degree of certainty is (80%). 14 Saturday, 8 August, 2015 Entertainment Jennifer Aniston weds Justin Actor Harrison Ford doesn’t remember small plane crash Los Angeles, 7 Aug — Ac- did not attempt an engine restart Theroux in LA tor Harrison Ford does not recall but maintained an airspeed of 85 the moments before crashing his mph (137 kph) and initiated a “Jen has been very good at vintage plane onto a Los Ange- left turn back toward the airport; keeping her wedding planning se- les-area golf course in March, however during the approach he cret. Only her closest confidants badly damaging the aircraft and realized that the airplane was knew that the party was actually suffering serious injuries, ac- unable to reach the runway,” an a surprise wedding.” cording to an National Trans- NTSB investigator said in the Aniston, 46, whose first mar- portation Safety Board report report. riage to actor Brad Pitt ended in released on Thursday. “The pilot did not recall divorce 10 years ago, met actor The 72-year-old star of such anything further about the acci- and “Tropic Thunder” screenwrit- blockbuster films as “Star Wars” dent sequence,” the investigator er Theroux, who turns 44 next and “Raiders of the Los Ark” said. “Subsequently, the airplane week, in 2008, and the couple was the sole occupant of the struck the top of a tree that was announced their engagement in 1942 single-engine Ryan Aero- about 65 feet (20 meters) tall and 2012. nautical ST-3KR when it went then impacted the ground in an People and Us Weekly said down on a golf course near the open area of the golf course.” guests at the wedding included Santa Monica Municipal Airport. The crash, which saw the Aniston’s “Friends” costar Lisa Ford had just taken off from actor’s plane come down a short Kudrow, comedians Ellen DeGe- the airport on March 5 when he distance from houses, follows neres and Chelsea Handler, TV’s experienced a loss of power at years of complaints by residents Actress Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux arrive at the 2015 “America’s Got Talent” judge about 1,100 feet (335 meters), in the heavily populated beach- Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, in this file photo Howard Stern and British actress according to the report, which side community outside Los An- taken February 22, 2015.—Reuters Emily Blunt. was published in the Los Ange- geles that the airport interferes Los Angeles, 7 Aug — For- Representatives of the couple Aniston has forged a lucra- les Times. with their quality of life. mer “Friends” star Jennifer Anis- did not return requests for com- tive film career in romantic com- “(The pilot) stated that he Reuters ton has married her longtime boy- ment. But celebrity news web- edies such as “Marley & Me” and friend Justin Theroux at their Los site TMZ.com posted photos of a “Just Go with It,” since the hit TV Angeles-area home in a secret stage, an outdoor dance floor, din- comedy “Friends” ended in 2004, ceremony that took the media and ing tables and a large cake being having made her a global star. many of the couple’s guests by brought into the house that Anis- Her love life, including ro- surprise, celebrity media reported ton and Theroux share in Bel-Air, mances with musician John May- on Thursday. a posh hilltop neighborhood of er and actor Vince Vaughn, has People magazine and Us Los Angeles. been the focus of intense celebrity Weekly, citing unidentified sourc- “Guests were told it was a media speculation since the split es, said the couple, who have been birthday party for Justin. Jen and with Pitt, who went on to strike up dating for four years, exchanged Justin wanted to surprise guests a relationship with Angelina Jol- vows in front of some 70 family and guests were certainly sur- ie. Pitt and Jolie married quietly members and friends at their Bel- prised,” People magazine report- in France in August 2014. Air home on Wednesday. ed, citing a source. Reuters

Actor Harrison Ford’s damaged airplane is taken away after its crash landing at Penmar Golf Course in Venice, Los Angeles California March 6, 2015.—Reuters Kristen finds expectations of actor ‘really ridiculous’ Los Angeles, 7 Aug — “Spi- sensitive and in touch with their der-Man” star Kirsten Dunst feels feelings,” Dunst said. the expectations that actors have But, the actress admitted that placed on them are “really ridic- she has learned to get through it ulous”. by staying true to her own self. The 33-year-old actress said “So all you can do is be it is “unfair” to expect that ac- yourself ? just be who the hell tor will always say good things you are,” she said. and not get hurt, reported People Dunst also opened up about magazine. her love life with actor Garrett “What people expect of an Hedlund. actor is totally ridiculous. “We’ve been together for It’s unfair that an artist is three and a half years, so, yes, expected to speak really well it’s going really well. We’re the The guests launch the 65th Miss World Final in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2015. Miss in public and have skin tough same age. We have similar back- World Organization announced at a press conference that the 65th Miss World Final would be held on enough to withstand sometimes grounds. He feels like family to December 19 in Sanya.—Xinhua really hurtful criticism, but also, me,” she said. in order to do the job, be really PTI

Los Angeles, 7 Aug — Film- ure hunt against ruthless foes after dio by De Line and Farah. “Any Steven maker Steven Spielberg’s upcom- the game’s founder dies and offers film from Steven Spielberg is an ing sci-fi action adventure project his fortune as the grand prize. event film, so it felt right to date Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” will release Screenwriter Zak Penn has this thrilling new project from one on December 15, 2017. adapted the novel, according to of our greatest filmmakers for the ‘Ready Player An adaptation of Ernest The Hollywood Reporter. Spiel- holiday season,” said Dan Fellman, Cline’s novel, the story is set in berg, Donald De Line and Dan president of domestic distribution, One’ to release a virtual world called Oasis and Fara are producing the film. The Warner Bros in a statement. Spiel- revolves around a teenager, who project, backed by Warner Bros, berg, 68, was roped in to direct the Direcor Steven Spielberg in 2017 finds himself competing in a treas- was originally brought to the Stu- film in March.—PTI Saturday, 8 August, 2015 15 general

array of high-profile athletes The clenbuterol issue is the first swimmer from in hot water, including Tour but one of a number of bitter the continent to break the de France-winning cyclist pills Ning has had to swal- 48-second barrier in the Asia’s first Alberto Contador and Mex- low in his rise to the pinnacle 100m, while sweeping an- ican boxer Erik Morales. of world swimming. other three titles. sprint king Many caught with it in He has long battled a Named the Best Male their systems have claimed stomach condition that saps Athlete of 2014 by state to have unwittingly ingested him of strength and spent broadcaster CCTV, Ning Ning puts it from eating contaminated most of 2013 seeing spe- now has more than 1.5 meat from animals fed the cialists and trying different million followers on his chemical to keep them lean. medicines to keep it under Weibo account, China’s doping stain Then an up-and-com- control. Twitter-like social media ing teenager swimming for He was also born with platform, and has joined a provincial team affiliated a chronic bone condition in Olympic and world 1,500m behind him with China’s navy, Ning his right knee, which caused freestyle champion Sun pleaded the same case but him to switch to freestyle Yang as a household name was banned for a year. earlier in his career after hav- in his home country. “(The team’s) con- ing first trained as a breast- With Russian swim- ditions weren’t especially stroke specialist. ming great Alexander Pop- good. I would often eat in- However, Ning’s big- ov looking on, Ning gave a stant noodles at night,” he gest torture was to wait naval salute on the winner’s China’s Ning Zetao celebrates after winning the men’s 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics said in comments published out the year of his ban, and podium as China’s national World Championships in Kazan, Russia, 6 Aug, 2015.—Reuters by Chinese magazine Life though he never betrayed his anthem rang out over the Week (www.lifeweek.com. depression to team mates, he pool. Kazan, (Russia) 7 Aug of Henan became the first who held his swimming cap cn) last month. told a coach that he would In a 2013 interview, — Ning Zetao’s stunning Asian swimmer to win the aloft to show the red flag of “It wouldn’t be good often “shed tears in the wa- Ning said Popov was his 100 metres freestyle win at blue riband event, roaring China to the terraces. to just eat noodles alone. I ter”. idol, for returning to the the world championships home to edge Australian fa- “When I touched the was still growing, so I’d add His break-out moment pool to win more titles after was an unexpected triumph vourite Cameron McEvoy wall I didn’t think I could some ham, some beef, salt- came at China’s 2013 Na- being stabbed in a dispute for a swimmer determined and clock an impressive come first so it was huge to ed duck egg to be kinder to tional Games when he set with Moscow street ven- to put a troubled past and 47.85 seconds in the Kazan see it on the board.” myself. Asian records in both the 50 dors shortly after the 1996 the smear of a doping ban pool. Ning’s first world title “I’ve said 10,000 times and 100m freestyle. Atlanta Games. behind him. “I didn’t come here ex- came four years after he test- that this ‘slip of the tongue’ A year later he cele- “He is a fighter and I The 22-year-old from pecting any medal, not even ed positive for clenbuterol, and my greediness was to be brated Asian Games gold at need to learn from him,” China’s heartland province dreamed of it,” said Ning, a stimulant that has put an a life-long lesson.” Incheon where he became Ning said.—Reuters U.S. authorities return rare Stradivarius violin stolen in 1980 Dutch police New York, 7 Aug — On a late June a search warrant,” she said. “So that afternoon in a Manhattan hotel, a woman was that.” When Johnson’s former wife handed one of the world’s rarest musical in- showed Injeian the violin, he immediately arrest 60 before struments to Phillip Injeian, a violin maker called authorities. The woman voluntarily and appraiser. agreed to return it to the Totenberg family Southampton, The woman was simply hoping to once she learned it was stolen, according learn more about the violin, which she had to Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. received years before as a gift from her late Asked whether Johnson had stolen the Vitesse match former husband, Philip Johnson. But Injeian violin, Bharara declined to comment, say- Amsterdam, 7 Aug — Police detained immediately recognised it for what it was: ing that the “facts speak for themselves.” at least 60 soccer supporters in the city of a valuable Stradivarius violin that had been He added that no criminal case is expected Arnhem on Thursday after violence broke stolen 35 years earlier. against the woman. out ahead of a Europa League qualifying “It was a ‘Eureka’ moment,” Injeian Nina Totenberg said the family plans to game between Vitesse and Southampton, said at a press conference on Thursday. sell the violin to a performer. news agency ANP reported. U.S. authorities formally returned the “Stradivarius owners are really just One police officer was injured dur- The Ames Stradivarius violin is placed for violin to the family of its rightful owner, the guardians of these great instruments,” she ing clashes with rioters, who brawled and viewing during a news conference in New famed Polish violinist Roman Totenberg, said. “They are meant to be played.” threw chairs in the town’s main square. York August 6, 2015.— Reuters who died in 2012 at the age of 101. A handful of stolen Stradivarius instru- Police on horseback charged the crowd to The violin, known as the Ames Stradi- Its recovery was first reported earlier on ments remains missing, including a 1727 break up fighting rival supporters, ANP varius, was made by renowned Italian violin Thursday on National Public Radio by Nina violin taken from the New York City apart- said. It was unclear if any supporters were maker Antonio Stradivari in 1734. Totenberg, its legal affairs correspondent ment of violinist Erica Morini in 1995. injured. Most of those detained were fans Approximately 550 Stradivarius instru- and a daughter of Roman Totenberg. Last year, the concertmaster of the Mil- of the Dutch side, it said.—Reuters ments, including violins, violas and cellos, In an interview, Nina Totenberg said waukee Symphony Orchestra was attacked remain in existence. One violin sold for a her father had long suspected the violin with a stun gun after a performance and record $15.9 million at auction in 2011. was taken by Johnson, another violinist. robbed of his Stradivarius violin. Two men The Ames violin was stolen in 1980 Johnson was never charged and died in were convicted and sentenced to prison for after Totenberg delivered a performance in 2011. the crime, and the violin was recovered. 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Phnom Penh, 7 Aug — Myanmar beat Laos 1-0 in first semifinal in the AFF U-16 Championship 2015 on Friday. Third-place match and final will be held on 9 August.—GNLM Japan’s Kei Nishikori hits a forehand in his third-round match against Leonardo Mayer of Argentina at the Citi Open in Washington Mayweather defends upcoming Berto fight on Aug. 6, 2015. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.—Kyodo News

Los Angeles, 7 Aug — Floyd May- Washington, 7 Aug — Japan’s Kei weather’s latest title defense began outside Nishikori defeated Leonardo Mayer of the ring on Thursday as he fought to validate Argentina in straight sets on Thursday to his upcoming bout against Andre Berto. advance to the Citi Open quarterfinals for Mayweather, coming off his victory the second year in a row. Second-seeded over Manny Pacquiao in May, is gearing up Nishikori never faced a break point as he for what he says will be the final fight of his dispatched his opponent 6-4, 6-4 in a little career on Sept. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las over an hour and a half. “I was returning Vegas. well, and that’s why I could break once Victory would take him to 49-0 and each set,” Nishikori said. gnlmdaily @gmail.com www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com newlightofmyanmar www.facebook.com/global match the record of former heavyweight In the first set, which was interrupted twice as light rainstorms in the area caused great Rocky Marciano, though Mayweather delays lasting less than ten minutes each, has been criticized for choosing what many Nishikori managed a decisive break in the consider an easy opponent for his swan seventh game. He followed an aggressive song. forehand return with a crafty drop shot to “I hear I’ve been getting backlash. I win the game’s first point, and converted chose Berto because he’s exciting,” May- the final point in a triple break opportuni- weather told reporters from his podium. ty as Mayer’s 40-30 forehand sailed long. “The difference between Ber- Nishikori served out the set, closing with to and Pacquiao is you guys put all the an ace up the middle. After creating anoth- hype in Manny. But this fight is a very er triple break chance in the ninth game of intriguing matchup.” the second set, Nishikori secured a crucial The fight is a far cry from Mayweath- break as world No. 35 Mayer dumped an er’s ‘mega-fight’ clash with Pacquiao, Aug 6, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe looks unforced error into the net. The Japanese which took five years to finalise and became on as Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Andre Berto face off during a press conference to ace held serve for the win. “I have been the richest bout in boxing. announce the upcoming fight on September 12, 2015 at J.W. Marriott LA Live.—Reuters training hard and looking forward to play- There was less fanfare on Thursday ing this week,” Nishikori said of his return to competition after withdrawing from a with both Mayweather and Berto in casual weather ignored several more qualified box- time Pacquiao fights it’s exciting. There’s second-round match at Wimbledon due to dress and flanked by the boxers confirmed ers, Berto promised if the fight does not de- one common denominator that’s making it a left calf injury. for the undercard while the 38-year-old liver a good show he would not be to blame. (boring).” “I’m feeling pretty well. I love hard Mayweather took time out to pose for pho- “Have you ever seen a boring Andre For his part, Mayweather does not seem court tennis, so I hope I can do well this tos with fans. Berto fight? Everyone needs to question fazed by the muted interest in the fight. “No summer season.” The 31-year-old Berto, who has known Floyd,” Berto said in relation to reaction one is forced to buy this fight,” Mayweather The Citi Open is a hard court tune- Mayweather since he was a amateur, has a from the outcome of the clash with Pacquiao added. up ahead of the U.S. Open, where Nishi- 30-3 record and is a two-time welterweight where Mayweather was criticized for being “Andre Berto is going to push Floyd kori reached the final last year. He faces world titleholder, but is just 3-3 in his past too defensive and the fight failed to live up Mayweather to the limit. That’s one thing I 62nd-ranked Sam Groth of Australia in six bouts. to expectations. do know.” the quarterfinals of the Washington event. Despite the impressions that May- “Every time I fight it’s exciting. Every Reuters Kyodo News Di Maria says sorry to United fans in open letter

Paris, 7 Aug — Angel Di Maria apologised to and believe me, I feel really sorry about it.” New Paris Manchester United fans for his underwhelming stint The winger made an impressive start at Old Traf- Saint Ger- at Old Trafford but insisted it was not due to a lack of ford with three goals in his first four games, but suf- main player, effort. fered a two-month injury layoff and then failed to nail Argentina’s The Argentina international joined United for a down a regular starting place under manager Louis Angel Di British record fee of almost 60 million pounds (about Van Gaal. Maria, $93 million) from Real Madrid last year but complet- “I can guarantee you it was not for trying. I did poses for ed a switch to French champions Paris St Germain on my best but football is not like maths: often a lot of supporters Thursday after only 12 months. things out of our control affect the way we feel and the after a news “I write this note to thank all the Manchester Unit- way things turn out,” the 27-year-old said. conference ed family for the great support received during the year “I am sorry it did not work out as I would have in Paris, I’ve been part of this Club,” Di Maria told United fans wished in this amazing huge club.” France, Au- in an open letter, published widely by the British me- Di Maria was also reportedly unsettled by a break- gust 6, 2015. dia. in at his Chesire home in January. Reuters “I’m aware things didn’t work as we all expected Reuters “R/489 Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory No. 150, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily.” Yangon, Township, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan