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HOUGH Myanmar practiced monarchy in the past, the idealism was based on the words of the Buddha. It is very rare to see that Myanmar Kings did what- ever he wanted to do without thinking about their people. DespiteT of the fact that Myanmar Monarchy was the absolute one, there was a legislative body called Hluttaw, which was the highest By Pyae Phyo institution in the Kingdom, and controlled the power of the monarch. M.A student, Specializing in Myanmar Monarchs mostly sought advice from the Hluttaw whenever they English Language had something to make decisions concerning with important matters like Yadanabon University politics and religious affairs. According to the tradition, the Monarch of Myanmar was not only the De- fender of Faith but also the Supreme Commander of all armed forces. So, being a King deals with faith and military as well as politics. However, the King took advice of the Hluttaw. The word Hluttaw has been used since the days of Bagan. It is said that the King Htilominlo was the very first king in Myanmar who set up the Hluttaw and recognized it as his legislative body. Being the youngest son, there was no chance for him to suc- Pyithu Hluttaw: making law in line with democratic ceed his father’s kingship one day. But only with the effort of his mother, surpassing his four elder brothers, he finally became the King. However, he gave his due respect to his brothers and always consulted with them in the matter of politics. Later, the four brothers made a decision that they would meet at the same place near the main palace which later became the Hluttaw. Since then on, the custom that four grand ministers were appointed to govern the Kingdom on behalf of the King. These ministers were not only the members of the Hluttaw but also the commanders of Armed Forces (Agamahasenapati). They fought in battlefield together with soldiers whenever the nation was at war. So, those who were experts at military, executive, judiciary, legislation and Buddhist laws and can- principles that will benefit the nation and its people nons were appointed as Hluttaw Ministers. It resulted in the check and balance between the monarch and the Hluttaw. Although Myanmar traditional Hluttaw was not similar to the western parliamentary system of today, the power vested in the Hluttaw was greater than that of the Lord of Life. In practice, the power of Judiciary, Legislation and Executive were vested in Hluttaw though they derived from the King. There were historical events that the Hluttaw could surpass the authority of the King. However, these events did make neither political turmoil nor col- lision between the roles of Executive and Legislation. And they were mostly in the days of Kongbong which was founded by U Aung Ze Ya. The first one was in the days of Bodawphaya. Once, the King unknowingly took some Pull-out supplementparts of the fields near of his farm but those were the property of his relatives, who were PAGE-9 living on growing paddy. As the King occupied parts of their farms, they finally came down to the Hluattaw to put the King on Trial as they could not run their business anymore. However, as the Hluttaw ministers were not brave enough to do so, U Paw Oo, a grand secretary accepted the accusation of the royal family members to the King. Next day, U Paw Oo summoned the King to be present at the trial in the name of the Hluttaw. However, the King sent one of his pages to the trial. As the King took the field of other people, breaking the rules and regulations, U Paw Oo bravely made a resolution: the King had to return the field he took to the original owners and to pay some amount of money as compensation. This event highlights the fact that the Hluttaw was the one which was true, fair and justice in the Kingdom. Another event was inspired by U Yan Way, the Count of Pakkhan also known as Pakkhan Mingyi. U Yan Way was once the Abbot of Pakkhan Monastery but on the request of King Mindon he left the yellow robe order and became a Hluttaw Minister. As the King made him the count of Pakkhan, he was known as Pakkhan Mingyi. He was so venerable that the King and his Queens presented his family royal meals daily. Despite of being a powerful Hluttaw Minister, he was not arrogant and did not follow every wishes of the King. He was such a wise one who opposed any negative actions of the King. Once, the King consulted with U Hlaing, the Yaw Mingyi to increase tax in order to support the order of yellow robe more

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Vol. V, No. 356, 3rd Waxing of Tagu 1380 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 7 April 2019 Advisory group seeks suggestions to combat natural disasters caused by climate change

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Win Myat Aye poses for a group photo together with officials at the coordination meeting to obtain suggestions and assessment on natural disasters caused by climate change in Yangon on Friday. PHOTO: MNA

COORDINATION meet- Dr. Win Myat Aye said it was a the negative impacts of climate aster management advisory aster management advisory A ing to seek suggestions known fact that climate change changes were beyond the ef- groups were requested to pro- group chairman U Maung on handling natural disasters is occurring. One of the minis- forts made to combat natural vide practical suggestions and Maung Khin explained about caused by climate change was try’s policies in natural disaster disasters. The Union Govern- assessments to ease the diffi- work conducted by the adviso- held at the Yangon Region management was to become ment has been conducting mit- culties faced by the people, said ry group, followed by advisory Disaster Management Depart- a society that can resist and igation works against natural the Union Minister. group secretary meteorologist ment office on Friday. respond to natural disasters. disasters together with climate Next, the Director-General U Chit Kyaw, who discussed the At the meeting, National The capacities to mitigate and change activities. This was be- of the Disaster Management possible effects on monsoons Natural Disaster Management have a high level of resistance ing carried out in a practical Department discussed those caused by weather changes in Work Committee Chairman towards natural disasters were way by putting in place policies, natural disasters that could be Myanmar. Union Minister for Social Wel- raised at the Union and state/ laws, rules and instructions. caused by climate change. fare, Relief and Resettlement region levels. At the moment, Experts from the natural dis- Afterwards, natural dis- SEE PAGE-11 7 APRIL 2019 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees honours title recipient Ovada Cariya Sayadaws

OVADA CARIYA Sayadaws of and Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ke- the Board of Trustees of the mindasara of the Stubhommika Shwedagon Pagoda and Pali Monastery were honoured. expert who were conferred with The Aggamaha Pandita ti- religious titles by the State were tles were conferred on the two honoured by the board on Friday Sayadaws by the Union Govern- at the pagoda. ment. Pali expert U Soe Myint, At the ceremony, Sayadaw who was conferred with Maha Bhaddanta Pavarabhivamsa of Saddhamma Jotika Dajha title, Nyaungdon Monastery, Sayad- was also honoured by the board aw Bhaddanta Javanarbhivamsa of trustees.—MNA (Translat- A member of board of trustees presents the certificate of honour to the Ovada Cariya Sayadaw at Shwedagon of Inya Kan Phyar Monastery ed by Zaw Min) Pagoda in Yangon. PHOTO : MNA

Union Minister, Chief Minister open Home for the Aged in Manaung Affairs and Culture Thura U then presented certificates of Aung Ko, Ayeyawady Region honors to the donors. Chief Minister U Hla Moe Aung, Later, Union Minister Thura Chairman of Myanmar Thera- U Aung Ko and Chief Minister U vada Buddhist Federation and Hla Moe Aung attended ordina- Border Areas and Hill Region tion ceremony for more than 800 Sasana Nuggaha Association Dr. monks, novices and nuns held in Khin Shwe and officials cutting commemoration of the success- the ceremonial ribbon. ful hoisting of a new umbrella After the ceremony, attend- onto Bontha Bweya Shwe Bon- ees listened to a discourse deliv- tha Pagoda in Manaung town. ered by Manaung town Kyanikan At the ceremony Union Min- monastery patron Sayadaw Dr. ister Thura U Aung Ko, Chief Bhaddanta Eindathaba, speech- Minister U Hla Moe Aung and es were delivered by Union Min- donors offered soon (alms-food) ister Thura U Aung Ko, Chief to the more than 800 monks, nov- Minister U Hla Moe Aung and ices and nuns. Principal donor of Chairman of Myanmar Thera- the ceremony U Zay Thiha, wife vada Buddhist Federation and Daw Nanda Hlaing and family Border Areas and Hill Region then donated K 30 million for the Sasana Nuggaha Association Dr. ‘sunn’ (food offered to religious Khin Shwe. persons) which was accepted by Next, Home for the Aged Union Minister Thura U Aung Union Minister Thura U Aung Ko, Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Hla Moe Aung and officials open the Home for the Aged and ordination ceremony in Manaung yesterday. PHOTO : MIN MIN trustee chairman U Than Swe Ko. The Union Minister then spoke words of thanks and pre- presented the donation to the OPENING ceremony for the Town, No. 2 Ward, Maha Dhami- Aged yesterday morning. sented a commemorative flag sayadaws.—Min Min Home for the Aged constructed ka Yama monastery compound The ceremony began with to the Chief Minister. The Union in Ayeyawady Region Manaung was held at the Home for the Union Minister for Religious Minister and the Chief Minister (Translated by Zaw Min) CVT Myanmar’s vocational skills courses conclude

Center for Vocational Training the current work site capabil- Union Minister. -CVT Myanmar held a gradua- ities. It will ensure the liveli- Afterwards the Union Min- tion of several vocational skills hood security of youngsters and ister and officials presented courses at Strand Hotel, Yangon turn them into innovative and course completion certificates yesterday. qualified technicians in work for five types of jobs. At the ceremony Union sites. Such qualified workers Department of Labour and Minister U Thein Swe said the and technicians will support the CVT Myanmar jointly organized 3 years long vocational train- development of their respective and conducted the vocational ing courses covered five types companies and will also benefit training and skill courses with of jobs that include commer- the country in implementing the aim of providing vocational cial assistant, cabinet maker, Myanmar Sustainable Develop- education and human resources electrician, hotel & gastrono- ment Plan. Relevant authorities development, poverty reduction, my assistant and metal working and partner organisations will development of MSMEs (micro, for those who have difficulties also be required to cooperate small and medium enterprises) in continuing their formal ed- and participate in the work pro- and to create job opportunities it Union Minister U Thein Swe delivers the speech at the graduation of ucation. These courses need cesses of National Skill Stand- is learnt.—MNA ((Translated vocational skills courses of Center for Vocational Training in Yangon to strive on toward improving ards Authority (NSSA) said the by Zaw Min) yesterday. PHOTO : MNA 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Our country is still in poverty with necessities in every Let me solemnly thank all our friends at home and sector;which is why we need to carry on our struggle abroad, who have helped us and are still helping us; and work hard in all sectors. In the international arena, organizations, business entrepreneurs, people from we are facing pressure, criticisms and misunderstandings. academia and professionals, and especially our people who The challenges and difficulties our country and our people have supported and assisted us with understanding and em- are facing today are many. Although every issue cannot be pathy. Those who have helped us once, we should never for- solved easily, we will have to make utmost efforts to solve get. Those who have helped us again and again are our real these issues according to each priority sector. friends; they bring fulfillment to our lives.

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

Private nursing schools urged to educate qualified nurse assistants

Union Minister for Health and of Nursing (Yangon) yesterday Sports Dr. Myint Htwe has called morning. upon private schools of nursing The Ministry of Health and to conduct training meeting with Sports considered the develop- standards set by the ministry and ment of nurses and midwives as the National Skills Standard Au- a priority. thorities. Graduating nursing assis- He made the remark in his tants would greatly support the opening address at the workshop work of nurses, and better health on nursing assistants at the Uni- care could be provided for pa- versity of Nursing in Yangon yes- tients in hospitals, said the Union terday. Minister. “The Ministry of Health and In order to fulfill the nurse Sports has not yet officially per- and midwife requirements start- mitted private schools for nurs- ing from 2018, the ministry had ing assistants,” said the Union been training up to 400 nursing Minister, urging private nursing science trainees, 3,600 nurse-mid- schools to graduate qualified wife diploma three year course nursing assistants as part of ef- trainees and some 1,300 all-round forts for supplying the demand midwife diploma trainees yearly. Union Minister Dr. Myint Htwe calls on private schools of nursing to conduct training meeting with standards set of nurse assistants in Myanmar. The ministry had conduct- by the ministry and the National Skills Standard Authorities yesterday. PHOTO: MNA He also called for cooper- ed a 9-month Nurse Aid course ation among stakeholders for (once a year), producing about remaining 1,620 were working as Ambassador of the Republic of Township jointly conducted by development of nursing and 3,020 nursing assistants. As of nurse assistants in private hospi- Korea to Mr. Lee Sang-hwa, at- Korea Foundation for Interna- midwifery sectors in the country. February 2019, some 1,400 were tals and clinics. tended the dissemination work- tional health-KOFIH. —MNA A workshop on Nursing employed in the ministry’s hospi- Following the ceremony, the shop on primary healthcare Aids was held at the University tals and clinics, while some of the Union Minister, together with system strengthening in Hlegu (Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin)

U Thanug Tun visits Adidas Shoe Factory in Thar Du Kan Industrial Zone

UNION MINISTER for Invest- said that the MIC was striving ment and Foreign Economic to draw the foreign and local in- Relations U Thaung Tun, ac- vestors, especially accountable companied by members of the investments in Myanmar. We Myanmar Investment Commis- were glad that a total of more sion (MIC), visited, yesterday, than 5,000 employment oppor- the Myanmar Pou Chen Factory tunities had been created, and in Thar Du Kan Industrial Zone, which could set a good example Shwepyitha Township, Yangon for the investments. Region. Also, it was found out that The Myanmar Pou Chen, emphasis has been placed for with the approval from the MIC, the welfare of the factory staff made the 100 per cent invest- while making a good working ment in Adidas Shoe Factory environment. As for the foreign in Myanmar. With a number of and local investors, it was the over 5,000 workers, the factory best time to set up their busi- has exported over five million ness enterprises and imple- pairs of shoes yearly. mentation would be made to First, the Myanmar Pou encourage their investments. Chen Factory Managing Direc- Following this, Union Minister U tor Mr. Ou, Chin-Nan explained Thaung Tun and party observed about the factory background to the compound of the factory and the Union Ministers and party. coordinated the operation of the Union Minister U Thaung Tun visits Adidas Shoe Factory in Thar Du Kan Industrial Zone, Shwepyitha In his remarks at the factory, factory.—MNA (Translated by Township, Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Union Minister U Thaung Tun Win Ko Ko Aung) 7 APRIL 2019 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Free eye treatment to be provided in Tangyan, Shan State www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR FREE EYE treatment, includ- Aye Min Soe ing eye surgery, will be provided [email protected] from 23 to 25 April by Sayadaw SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Bhaddanta Kusala (Agga Maha Kyaw Myaing Thadhamma Jotikadhaja) from Kaikon Pariyatti Monastery in SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min Tangyan Township, Shan State Zaw Htet Oo (North). Win Ko Ko Aung The free eye treatments

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR will be available, in coopera- Ye Htut Tin, tion with the Trachoma and [email protected] Blind Prevention Department under the Ministry of Health LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), and Sports. [email protected] The medical team, led by Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), eye specialist Dr. Maung Maung [email protected] Myo Win Oo, will provide free TRANSLATORS eye care services to patients Khaing Thanda Lwin, with eye diseases. Hay Mar Tin Win, The township administra- Ei Myat Mon Kyaw Zin Lin tor and officials from the related Kyaw Zin Tun departments, the medical su- perintendent and the staff from REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, the 25-bed Tatmadaw hospital, FILE PHOTO: An ophthalmologist provides special eye treatment to the local people. PHOTO: MIN LWIN [email protected] along with doctors and nurses OO (IPRD) from the township public health PHOTOGRAPHER department and members of in the free eye care services. hospital will continue to provide Lwin OO (IPRD) (Translated Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar social organizations, will assist The 25-bed No.3 Tatmadaw treatment for patients.—Min by Hay Mar) COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw, Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe Fifth Myanmar mango festival to be held in Mandalay

EDITORIAL SECTION THE 5th Myanmar mango fes- At the festival, many types and 12 May, such as Sein Ta this kind of festival. The festival (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 tival will be held in May at the of mangoes, both of Myanmar Lone, Shwe Hintha, Yingwe and is visited not only by local trav- Hotel Hazel, Mandalay, accord- origin and foreign species other species of Myanmar man- elers, but also by foreign trav- CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION ing to Daw Than Than Swe, grown in Myanmar, will be dis- gos. elers. If the products’ quality is San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 chairperson of the Mango As- played. At the festival, agricultural good, we will see interest from sociation. Moreover, many local value machines, fertilizers and other traders”, said U Myint Win, a ADVERTISING & MARKETING The festival will be held to added mango products will also production-related items will mango field owner from Kala- ( +95) (01) 8604530, generate high volume of sales at be exhibited. also be displayed. rgyi Chan village, Pathein Gyi Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] Myanmar’s mango markets, as There will also be a com- “The mango festival is re- Township.—Myantrade [email protected] well as to introduce local mango petition and display of well- ally interesting. We can reach products. known mango products on 11 the local mango market through (Translated by Hay Mar) Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Maungtaw border trade to remain open during water festival 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] THROUGHOUT the water fes- resulting in surpluses in the during the water festival. bamboos, ginger, peanuts, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com tival, trade at the Maungtaw balance of trade. “We have to take a break saltwater prawns and fish, www.facebook.com/TheGNLM border gate will remain open, The level of trade has re- during the water festival be- dried plums, garlic, rice, mung according to an official from the mained normal this year, ac- cause the festival is held only beans, blankets, candy, plum border trade camp. cording to the traders. once a year. During the festival jams, footwear, frozen food, Border trade between “For those exporters who period, some boats will not op- chemicals, leather, jute prod- Myanmar and Bangladesh is want to trade during the water erate”, said an aquatic products ucts, tobacco, plastics, wood, conducted through Sittway and festival, we are ready to accept exporter. knitwear, beverages and human Maungtaw cross-border trade their commodities”, he added. Marketable items at hair.—GNLM camps, but Maungtaw border Some exporters, however, the Myanmar-Bangladesh trade is busier than the others, said they will suspend exporting cross-border camps include (Translated by Hay Mar)

Write for us Refrigerator fire destroys three shops in Ye Township

We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments A refrigerator fire broke out According to officials, the snack shop and nearby shops, tigating the fire and action is or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email on Friday night in Ye Town- fire began at about 11.50 p.m. on were a complete loss, valued being taken against the house [email protected] ship, Mawlamyaing District, 5 April, due to a malfunctioning at approximately K790,000, owner, under Section 285 of the with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Mon State, destroying three refrigerator at a snack shop of U according to the township fire Penal Code for negligence.— able to publish “Letter to the Editor” shops, a motorbike and farm Zaw Win, located at the corner department. Township IPRD that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words equipment, according to a po- of Zinyaw Street and Mingaung Firefighters extinguished please be aware that your letter will be lice report. Street. the flames by 12.05 a.m. (Translated by Khaing edited. No injuries were reported. Three shops, including the The police are still inves- Thanda Lwin) 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Muse trade down by $761 mln as of 29 March

THE value of Sino-Myanmar been strictly combating against border trade through Muse gate illegal goods. fell by US$761 million from 1 Myanmar merchants can- October, 2018 to 29 March, 2019 not export to China through compared with the correspond- legitimate channel as the tax ing period of last fiscal year, ac- levied by China is too high for cording to data of the Ministry traders to pay. of Commerce. The import duty is set 35 During Oct-March period, per cent to 100 per cent. Some export through Muse gate is duties are imposed up to 150 worth $1.57 billion while import per cent. Therefore, rice confis- is valued $863 million, totaling cation and price manipulation $2.4 billion which plunged from often occur. $3.19 billion of last year. Myanmar’s rice, sugar, puls- Export through Muse gate es, sesame seeds, corn, dried tea drastically dropped owing to leaves, fishery products, min- tight confiscation and trade sus- erals and animal products are pension by China since October exported to China, while agri- 2018, coupling with closure of culture machinery, electrical ap- border gate. pliances, iron and steel-related Muse is the major border materials, raw industrial goods gate in Myanmar that performs and consumer goods flowed the largest trade volume but it into the country.—GNLM saw a steep drop as China has (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Truks seen at 105-mile trade zone Muse, northern Shan State. PHOTO : PHOE KHWAR

MoC issues registration cards to 11 local, foreign MACC, UMFCCI sign MoU to companies for retail-wholesale trading promote trade, investment ties

THE Ministry of Commerce including for foreigners in My- ing services. They can apply THE Mercosur-ASEAN Cham- na-based MACCS chair Mr. (MoC) recently issued regis- anmar. for registration at the Trade ber of Commerce (MACC) and Piet Verdult and vice president tration cards to 11 retail and Types of goods that will be Department of MoC in Nay the Union of Myanmar Federa- Dr. Maung Maung Lay of UM- wholesale trading services, sold and distributed include Pyi Taw and the Export/Im- tion of Chambers of Commerce FCCI signed the memorandum according to the ministry’s beverages, sanitary napkins, port Licence Office of the trade and Industry (UMFCCI) signed to cooperate in providing infor- announcement. wet-tissues, masks and cos- departments in Nay Pyi Taw, a Memorandum of Understand- mation on business opportu- Those 11 businesses in- metic puffs, Pocari sweet Yangon and Mandalay, depend- ing (MoU) last Friday at the nities, business law, rules and clude four foreign owned drinks, consumer goods, food ing on the types of companies. UMFCCI office, in a bid to pro- policies; promoting trade and companies, three joint products, household goods, Other documents need- mote trade and investments. investment; reducing economic ventures and four domestic pharmaceuticals and medical ed include the company reg- Mercosur is an economic sanctions and exchanging tech- enterprises. equipment, foodstuff, industrial istration, copy of approval or and political bloc, created in nology and programs. The MoC issued terms and chemical and related tools, as endorsement from the Myan- 1991, which includes Brazil, MACC delegations ex- conditions for retail and whole- well as automobile parts and mar Investment Commission Argentina, Uruguay, Venezue- pressed their desire to work sale trading last year, allowing machinery, including pallets, for certain foreign companies la and Paraguay. The MACC is together with their counter- foreign investors to establish racks, and forklifts. and joint ventures, municipal promoting trade, investment parts on Labour and legal af- 100% foreign owned trading A company can execute permits and types of goods.— and tourism cooperation. fairs, tourism and the education companies and joint ventures, retail and/or wholesale trad- GNLM At the event, Argenti- sectors in Myanmar.—GNLM

Export of manufactured goods up Mineral exports decline 55% since October 40% on 23-29 March MINERAL exports between corresponding period last ucts this FY dropped by $167.4 MYANMAR’S exports of manu- and private sector exports val- Myanmar and overseas trad- FY. million. factured goods topped US$135 ued at $2.83 billion. According to ers stood at US$498.6 million Also during the first half of During the 2018 mi- million in a week between 23 and the ministry, Myanmar exported in the current 2018-2019 Fis- this FY, the private sector’s ex- ni-budget period (April and 29 March, an increase of $38.9 manufactured goods worth $4.53 cal Year, down notably by over port of the same reached $465.8 September), the country’s ex- million, or 40.5 per cent, from the billion in the 2018 mini-budget $600 million, or 55.2 per cent, million, a decrease in value ports of mineral products were corresponding period in the pre- period between April and Sep- from this time last 2017-2018 by over $85.3 million against $1.034 billion. vious fiscal year, the Ministry of tember, with the public sector FY, according to the Ministry the corresponding period last As per the ministry’s Commerce reported. earning $1.6 billion and the pri- of Commerce. FY. yearly trade report, the value The total exports of manu- vate sector fetching $2.932 billion. At this time last FY, Other products which of mineral exports were $897 factured goods included $31.36 The country earned $6.9 billion the country’s mineral ex- saw a downward trend in ex- million in the 2011-2012FY, million by the public sector and from the export of manufactured ports were over $1 billion, port growth in the current FY $399 million in the 2012-2013FY, $103.67 million by the private products in the 2017-2018 FY, $5.7 with $561.9 million in the contained forest-based prod- $1.339 billion in the 2013- sector. At this time last FY, the billion in the 2016-2017FY, $6.5 bil- public sector and $551.2 ucts and other miscellaneous 2014FY, $1.498 billion in the country’s export of the same to- lion in the 2015-2016FY, $4.6 billion million reported by the private items. 2014-2015FY, $968 million in the talled $96.08 million. From Octo- in the 2014-2015FY, $4.4 billion in sector. When compared with 2015-2016FY, and $1.010 billion ber through March in the current the 2013-2014FY, and $4.08 billion Between 1 October and the same period last FY, the in the 2016-2017FY.—Khine fiscal year, the country’s exports in the 2012-2013FY, according to 29 March, this FY, public ex- current export value of forest Khant of manufactured goods reached the ministry’s annual statistical porters sold minerals valued products declined slightly by $4.45 billion, with public sector report.—Shwe Khine (Trans- at $32.8 million, declining by nearly $8 million, while the (Translated by Khaing exports pegged at $1.62 billion lated by Khaing Thanda Lwin) nearly $529.1 million from the export of miscellaneous prod- Thanda Lwin) 7 APRIL 2019 6 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR World powers demand halt to Libya advance TRIPOLI (Libya)—Libyan forc- commanders. es under Khalifa Haftar battled their way to the south of Tripoli Time has come on Friday, prompting the UN The Zawiya militia is one Security Council and the G7 to of dozens that have proliferated demand a halt to the military since the 2011 overthrow of dic- advance on the capital. tator Moamer Kadhafi and are Haftar, commander of the variously aligned with Sarraj’s self-proclaimed Libyan Nation- government and a rival admin- al Army (LNA), launched an istration in the east backed by offensive on Thursday to take Haftar. Most of the pro-Haftar the capital, held by a UN-backed fighters who briefly captured unity government and an array the checkpoint late on Thursday of militias. were rival militiamen from the The lightening assault was town of Sabratha, further west ordered as UN Secretary-Gener- along the Mediterranean coast. al Antonio Guterres was in Libya Haftar said “the time has for a visit aimed at cementing come” to take Tripoli in an audio a political deal on holding elec- message released on Thursday, tions. pledging to spare civilians and After meeting with Haftar in “state institutions”. the eastern city of Benghazi, Gu- The United States and its terres said he was leaving “Libya allies issued a joint statement with a deep concern and a heavy Militiamen pushed back forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar who had launched a lighning offensive on urging “all parties to immediate- heart” and voiced hope that a the capital Tripoli. PHOTO: AFP ly de-escalate tensions”. “bloody confrontation” could be conflict will be held responsible. G7 foreign ministers meet- from his group had been killed Russia called for “all pos- avoided. The appeal for Haftar to halt ing in the French resort town of in clashes over the past 24 hours, sible efforts to fully resolve the Shortly afterwards, LNA his offensive was unanimously Dinard urged an immediate halt but insisted that it had made “an situation with peaceful political forces clashed with a pro-gov- backed by the council, including to “all military activity and move- important step forward”. means”. ernment alliance less than 50 Russia, which has supported the ments toward Tripoli”, warning Earlier in the day, LNA Analysts say the advance by kilometres (30 miles) south of strongman. that civilians were in danger. forces were pushed back from a Haftar’s forces comes at a key the capital, a unity government The council “called on LNA forces briefly took over key checkpoint less than 30 kilo- moment as the UN bids to get source said. Haftar’s press office LNA forces to halt all military the ruins of a destroyed airport metres from the capital, check- elections back on track after an confirmed there had been “vio- movements” and “on all forces but were driven out by fighters ing their offensive. abortive effort last year. lent fighting on the edge of Tripoli to de-escalate military activi- from the capital, government in- Pro-government militiamen “The risk of a flare-up has with armed militias”. ty,” said German Ambassador terior minister Fathi Bachagha from the coastal town of Zawiya, increased,” said Jalel Harchaoui, Christoph Heusgen, who holds told Libya’s Al-Ahrar television west of Tripoli, retook the base a researcher at Clingendael In- Halt all movements the council presidency. station. after a “short exchange of fire”, stitute in The Hague. After a closed-door emer- UN envoy Ghassan Salame “The fighting is currently a source said on condition of an- “Capturing Tripoli... remains gency meeting in New York, told the council that Haftar taking place in the Gasr Ben onymity. a possibility” for Haftar, with the the Security Council called on made clear to Guterres during Ghechir region” south of the The head of the UN-backed support he receives from Saudi Haftar’s forces to halt their ad- the Benghazi meeting that he airport, he said. unity government, Fayez al-Sar- Arabia and its allies Egypt and vance and warned that those had no intention of halting his LNA spokesman Ahmad raj, visited the checkpoint on the United Arab Emirates, he responsible for re-igniting the campaign, diplomats said. al-Mesmari said five fighters Friday accompanied by military said.—AFP

Power restored after Mexican tourist Morocco upholds sentences against Hirak protesters hotspots hit by CASABLANCA (Morocco) —Doz- last year by King Mohammed VI. blackout ens of activists linked to the Hirak Journalist Hamid el Mahdaoui MEXICO CITY (Mexico)— Power protest movement that rocked was sentenced to three years was restored in Mexico’s south- northern Morocco in 2016 and 2017 for failing to tell police he had eastern Yucatan Peninsula Friday had prison sentences of up to 20 been offered weapons during after a four-hour blackout struck years upheld by a court of appeal the protests—what he called the region, including the popular on Friday.The ruling against the an “imaginary crime”. “It’s an tourist spots of Cancun, Cozumel 42 protesters in the western city injustice,” his wife told AFP. Ze- and Isla Mujeres, the government of Casablanca was met with cries fzafi, 39, emerged as the face of said.“Service has been 100% re- of “corrupt state” from relatives. the movement as a result of his stored in the three states affected,” The Al-Hirak al-Shaabi, or rallying speeches, accusing the the Federal Electricity Commis- “Popular Movement”, protests authorities of corruption. sion (CFE) said in a statement took hold in the country’s margin- Amnesty International has Friday night.CFE director Manuel alised Rif region in October 2016. said the activist was held in soli- Bartlett had earlier blamed the The social unrest was sparked The Al-Hirak al-Shaabi, or “Popular Movement”, protests took hold of tary confinement and subjected outage on a damaged transmission by the death of a fisherman and the country’s marginalised Rif region in October 2016. PHOTO: AFP to “conditions tantamount to tor- line caused by a routine fire set at escalated into a wave of demon- last year, prompting further fence lawyer Souad Brahma. The ture”.He boycotted the appeal a sugar cane plantation. A similar strations demanding more devel- demonstrations calling for the movement’s leader Nasser Zefzafi proceedings along with 37 other blackout happened last month. The opment in the neglected region group’s release, backed by human and three others received prison defendants, after denouncing the outage affected 1.6 million custom- and railing against corruption rights organisation such as Am- terms of 20 years for threatening first case as a “political trial”.In ers across Yucatan, Quintana Roo and unemployment. Authorities nesty and Human Rights Watch. the security of the state.Other response to criticism, the Moroc- and Campeche states, with local accused the activists of having “There is no hope... this trial sentences also confirmed on ap- can authorities have insisted the media reporting it also impacted separatist aims. The sentences has been unfair since the start and peal ranged from one to 15 years. judicial process has followed in- cellphone networks.—AFP were first handed down in June that is how it has ended,” said de- Eleven others were pardoned ternational standards. — AFP 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 7 Britain, EU set out competing Brexit delay dates

LONDON (United Kingdom)— —the same date she asked for Prime Minister Theresa May and was refused at the last EU asked the European Union on summit last month. Friday to delay Britain’s depar- “If the parties are able to ture until 30 June while Brussels ratify (the withdrawal agree- suggested that it might be best to ment by) this date, the govern- postpone the split for up to a year. ment proposes that the period EU leaders also reacted should be terminated earlier,” sceptically, saying that there had May wrote in a letter released to be a strong justification for any by Downing Street. further delay. A senior EU official said that The competing visions of Tusk’s own idea for a “flexible” how to unwind Britain’s 46-year 12-month extension “will be pre- EU membership will be hashed sented to member states today”. The current Brexit deadline is 12 April, which has already been pushed back once because of the UK parliament’s repeated failure to back premier Theresa May’s deal with the EU. PHOTO: AFP out again at a summit in Brussels Dutch Prime Minister Mark on Wednesday. Rutte—seen as one of May’s clos- edge that the UK chose to leave with Britons who voted to quit the cause she is asking for an exten- Strong resistance is likely er European allies—said the let- the EU in a disorderly manner,” EU and chart their own future in sion she knows she can’t get,” against May’s plan, which would ter “doesn’t answer” important she said. Amid fears of a possi- a 2016 referendum whose argu- said King’s College European involve Britain planning for Eu- concerns. Meanwhile a source ble no-deal departure, EU chief ments are still being waged to politics professor Anand Menon ropean elections on 23 May but in French President Emmanuel negotiator Michel Barnier will this day. Political analysts in Lon- She wants Brussels to “force then not actually holding them. Macron’s office said it was “pre- travel to Dublin on Monday for don said May probably knew that her to do something else so that The current Brexit dead- mature” to consider the request Brexit talks with Irish leaders, her new deadline will be rejected at least she won’t get accused of line of 12 April has already been without “a clear plan” from May Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s because EU leaders do not think selling out.”The other 27 EU na- pushed back once from 29 March about what she intended to do office said. she can get her deal through par- tions must give unanimous back- because of the UK parliament’s with the extra time. France’s liament any time soon. ing to any deadline extension. repeated failure to back the deal Europe Affairs Minister Amelie ‘Political cover’ May is under intense pres- Some EU leaders fear that May signed with the other 27 EU de Montchalin said: “Another May said Britain would start sure from the right wing of her Britain’s participation in the Eu- leaders in December. extension requires that the UK preparing for European Parlia- Conservative Party to pull Brit- ropean Parliament vote will help May’s formal request to EU puts forward a plan with a clear ment elections in case it is still ain out of the bloc as soon as boost the standing of anti-EU Council president Donald Tusk and credible political backing. a member of the bloc when they possible—with or without a deal. parties due to their popularity said Britain thinks the delay “In the absence of such a begin on May 23. “I think that Theresa May among Brexit-backing Britons. “should end on 30 June 2019” plan we would have to acknowl- The idea is deeply unpopular is looking for political cover be- — AFP

Venezuela’s Guaido calls demo to maintain Iran in risk of more floods as pressure on Maduro relief efforts underway CARACAS (Venezuela)— Vene- TEHRAN—While the Iranian relief authorities as well as the victims. zuela’s opposition leader Juan organizations, armed forces and Turkey, Germany and Kuwait have Guaido urged his supporters to volunteer groups are contributing sent their relief aids to Iran amid demonstrate in the streets Satur- to the restoration of ordinary life in the Iranian officials’ outcry that day to maintain pressure on his Iran’s flood-hit areas, reports fore- the United States has banned the rival President Nicolas Maduro, cast heavy rainfall in the coming dispatch of international assistance amid rising anger over the col- days.Iran’s Meteorological Organi- to the Iranian victims. lapse of public services. zation announced that a new wave Unprecedented floods across Thousands of opposition sup- of rainfall will happen on Friday Iran over the past weeks have porters are expected to march evening and will affect the western claimed the lives of at least 70 through the capital Caracas from as well as southwestern regions people, official IRNA news agen- 11:00 am on Saturday as Venezue- of Iran.Iran’s southwestern Khuz- cy reported on Friday. Deputy la’s power struggle is exacerbat- estan province has been put in an Road and Construction Minister, ed by massive blackouts and the alert condition for the likelihood of Abul Hashem Hassannia, said collapse of water supplies. Juan Guaido is recognized as Venezuela’s interim president by more flooding, according to the Iranian that opening transportation paths than 50 countries. PHOTO: AFP Guaido, recognized as in- Student News Agency (ISNA) on was his main priority, according terim president by more than 50 Guaido said earlier this week meanwhile kept up the interna- Friday.Iran’s interior minister said to Press TV. Hundreds of people countries, said in a Twitter mes- he feared abduction by govern- tional pressure on Maduro to Friday that five provinces adjacent have also been relocated as down- sage on Friday: “Let’s remain ment agents after pro-Maduro step down. Vice President Mike to Khuzestan are in alert condition pours and floods surrounded vil- firm in the streets, this fight is lawmakers stripped him of his Pence announced fresh sanctions to deploy assistance amid the flood lages and cities in Iran. Dozens of for the lives of all Venezuelans.” parliamentary immunity on Tues- against 34 vessels belonging to risks, ISNA reported. Besides, the villages have disappeared under Maduro, who blames US- day and authorized the country’s Venezuela’s state oil company and meteorological reports predicted the mud and sludge in the west backed sabotage on recent black- top court to prosecute him for two companies that ship crude that the flood-stricken areas of Go- of Iran. On Friday, Shahin Fathi, outs that deprived millions of proclaiming himself president. to Cuba. “The United States will lestan province will see a heavy deputy director at Iran’s Rescue power, has also called a pro-gov- The United States, among continue to exert all diplomatic rain from on Saturday. and Relief Organization, said that ernment march in Caracas, the first countries to recognize and economic pressure to bring Following the recent calamity 1,900 cities and villages are affect- urging his supporters onto the Guaido when the National As- about a peaceful transition to de- like deadly floods and landslides, ed by flood over the past weeks, streets for a “March in defence sembly leader proclaimed himself mocracy,” Pence said in a speech the global community has ex- Tehran Times daily reported. — of peace.” interim president on 23 January, in Houston, Texas. — AFP pressed sympathy for the Iranian AFP 7 APRIL 2019 7 APRIL 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9 State-run media Pyithu Hluttaw: making law in line with democratic principles celebrates 21st that will benefit the nation and its people anniversary In addition to standing as a legislative body, the Hluttaw also provides continued support in the

LL newspapers have their own characteristics. The Union Government’s peace process. Speaker U T Khun Myat state-owned newspaper’s main purpose is to be a leading public media platform. A In Myanmar’s transition to become a democratic federal republic, the government owned newspaper serves as an By Nandar Win https://www.pyithu.hluttaw.mm, resentatives were mainly perform- important media in supplementing the public’s knowledge pool, PHOTO: AYE THANT on Pyithu Hluttaw Facebook Page ing legislative duties. During the so that they are informed of all aspects of the day’s news. and Twitter – PyithuHluttaw@ three year period a Hluttaw cal- The state-owned media, including the newspapers, aim to pipe Pyithuwebnews. For Myanmar endar for 2018 was drawn up and information from the government to the people and to give voice HE Hluttaws carry the nationals all over the world Live implemented like all parliaments to the people, while serving as a bridge between the government responsibilities and Streaming of Pyithu Hluttaw allowing systematic management and its people. functions of legislating meetings were made to provide and strengthening our country’s The News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of In- Ton national and socioec- timely information about Pyithu democracy base foundation, in- formation, which publishes the state-owned media, celebrates its onomic development, safeguard- Hluttaw. News and meetings of creasing the protection and ben- 21st anniversary today. ing public interest and promoting Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker, Deputy efit to the country and the people, We honoured those their welfare. Speaker, committee chairmen conducting works benefiting the who worked for the print Our Constitution states that and about Pyithu Hluttaw were people’s socio-economic and re- media, including journal- the Pyithu Hluttaw shall be formed being published fully. In addition gion’s development and resolu- The state- ists, printing experts and with 440 Hluttaw representatives to these, a link with Myanmar Na- tion of farmland and other land staff of the enterprise, consisting of one MP from each of tional Portal was made and news matters. run media, along with the history of the 330 townships in Myanmar and about Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker and During the third one year following the NPE. 110 MPs who are nominated by the Deputy Speaker receiving guests period security of people’s lives, The state-run media Commander-in-Chief of Defence were posted. national reconciliation and inter- the rules and serving the public does Services. Currently there are 323 nal peace were being strived for not focus on gaining prof- MPs in the Second Pyithu Hluttaw, Q. What must a visitor do to while laws that were not in line procedures Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat. Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat receives Korea-Myanmar Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Association its. However, it has to carry who are independent MPs and Chairman Mr. Kim Jaewon in Nay Pyi taw on 21 February 2019. PHOTO: MNA visit Pyithu Hluttaw? with the time and era were be- of the public out reforms, considering its individuals who were elected with A. A visitor who wanted to ing amended and repealed while commercial base of opera- their representation for 13 political three laws are among the 15 new tion urging the government to and finance development commit- man Resources Department had Office personnel were sent to visit Pyithu Hluttaw can make new laws were being enacted. service media, tion in the market oriented parties, and 110 Tatmadaw MPs. laws we’ve enacted in the third review the grazing, vacant, fallow tee; public affairs management drawn up and implemented Hu- workshops, meetings and confer- online application with an Online To establish a democracy federal system so it does not suffer In addition to standing as a year. Other than that, we passed 13 and virgin lands and designate as committee; citizens’ fundamental man Resources Management Plan ences in 21 countries as well as Registration Form. Images of vis- union that had been yearned for will make losses. legislative body, the Hluttaw also amendments to laws, revoked two human settlement areas, system- rights committee, judicial and le- and Learning and Development to local workshops, meetings and its conducted were also posted on by the people a joint committee At the same time, we provides continued support in the laws and enacted 9 laws including atically set up town and village gal affairs committee; complaints Plan. In addition to this a work conferences. Visit to Hluttaw Facebook Page. to amend 2008 Constitution was relentless should seek other ways that Union Government’s peace pro- the National Planning Law, the plans to ease the scarcity in living and appeals committee; and wom- process stage of HRD Sub-Strat- During the third one year of Sec- formed according to rules and efforts to can develop the private me- cess. The Hluttaws marked their Budget Law, and the Union Tax areas caused by rapidly rising pop- en and children affairs committee egy project for Myanma Hluttaw Q. What was the arrange- ond Pyithu Hluttaw a total of 16,104 regulations and all out physical dia industry, which is fac- third year in existence on 1 Feb- Law. ulation were approved, 22 motions were formed under 2012 Pyithu Strategic Plan (2019-2022) was ment made to provide the people local and foreign visitors visited and spiritual efforts were being ensure that the ing crippling distribution ruary 2019. We interviewed Pyithu were put on record, a motion not Hluttaw Law section 27. being implemented. with timely news and informa- the Pyithu Hluttaw. made toward amending the Con- problems, rising costs and Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat Q: What were the highlights approved and 3 motions not ap- During the third one year tion about Pyithu Hluttaw? stitution. people have the decreasing circulation. who is presiding on the Second of the questions raised during propriate to be considered. Q. What were the arrange- period of Second Pyithu Hluttaw, A. Pyithu Hluttaw Office post- Q. Is there anything that you The success and Pyithu Hluttaw on what they have the Hluttaw sessions? And tell ments made to ease the Hluttaw a total of 112 Pyithu Hluttaw rep- ed news and information about want to add? (Translated by Pandarli right of access failure of a newspaper is accomplished in their third year. us a bit of the motions tabled Q. Explain about forming of representatives’ works in legis- resentatives and Pyithu Hluttaw Pyithu Hlutaw on its website A. Hluttaw and Hluttaw rep- and Handytips) to information. directly related to public and approved. committees. lative works? support. Only a media that Q: Could you tell us what A: Every MP tries to fulfil the A. Four standing committees A. Research department people trust and support laws were enacted in the third needs of their constituents and the – Bill Committee, Public Accounts provided news and information will continue to thrive. year of the Hluttaws? questions they raise in the Hluttaw Committee, Hluttaw Rights Com- according to set research policy If public support starts to wane and newspapers start to show A: First, let me say that we are for the benefit of the nation mittee and Government Guaran- without regards to party, ideology a net loss, the respective authorities will review the newspaper’s lawmakers are working towards and its people. For example, there tees, Pledges and Undertakings and preferences to support and performance and the paper will struggle to stay in operation. In the nation’s democratic goals was the question on the cracks on Vetting Committee were formed ease the work of Hluttaw repre- such times, the national businesses will have to choose a path that while strengthening the legislative South Nawin Dam in Paukkaung under 2012 Pyithu Hluttaw Law sentatives conducting their legis- is most appropriate for their survival. pillar. We do not have any bias nor Township caused by earthquakes section 24 while international re- lative works. The role of state-run media could be seen as the sine qua non favour towards any political par- and following up on what authori- lations committee; farmers and During the third one year pe- in the transition to democracy. The newspapers avoid harmful ties, race, region, or ideologies. You ties were doing to ensure the safe- workers affairs committee; ethnic riod of Second Pyithu Hluttaw 355 news and events that can damage the public, while maintaining the can evidently see us working for ty of the local residents before the affairs and internal peace estab- questions were answered, 23 short ethics and standards of the world of journalism as its responsibility. legal protection for the public, their rainy season. lishment committee; banking and papers, 10 short papers on special In the Rakhine issue, interference by some foreign countries, safe living and their equal rights Another significant question finance development committee; matters, 21 publications on cur- bias by some international media, and some international media’s for all, especially in our third year. was about whether there were agriculture, livestock and rural rent affairs and 8 data news letters ignorance of the true situation were evident. In this situation, We enacted laws that will plans to review telecommunica- social life development committee; were prepared and published as state-run media is necessary to provide news for the country promote the tourism industry tions service providers for violat- education development commit- well as being contacted and sent and its people. and help develop it, such as The ing consumers’ rights. tee; health and sports develop- by emails. A Research Enquiry Lastly, newspapers provide another perspective, to the best of Myanmar Tourism Law. We also Of the 50 motions tabled 24 ment committee; natural resourc- Desk was opened to provide re- their abilities, for the public to supplement the many news stories enacted The Forestry Law and motions including a motion urging es and environment committee; search service works. that they consume. The Myanmar Gemstone Law the union government to draw up transport, communication and Hence, the state-run media, following the rules and procedures which intend to conserve our for- and implement a plan to raise the construction committee; electric- Q. What was done to raise of the public service media, will make relentless efforts to ensure ests and safeguard our natural socio-economic development of ity and energy development com- the capacity of Hluttaw person- that the people have the right of access to information. resources while combating illicit ethnic nationals living in remote mittee; investment and industry nel? trade of gems and jewellery. These and far-off rural areas and a mo- development committee; economy A. Pyithu Hluttaw Office, Hu- Pyithu Hluttaw Representatives attending the meeting for Pyithu Hluttaw. 7 APRIL 2019 10 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Settlement of Disputes by Arbitration and Myanmar Arbitration Centre

By Dr. Maung Maung Thein tion. Why? Let me quote the famous Arbitration Law, venue and the Arbitration Act 1944 of My- The first and foremost fac- Lord Justice Mustill here. The governing laws. The Arbitra- anmar was mentioned in Arbi- Introduction tor that attracts people in dis- Lord said: “The great advan- tion Law 2016 of Myanmar de- tration Clauses particularly in Disputes are inseparable putes to Arbitration is saving tage of Arbitration is that it fines Arbitration Agreement contracts entered by Myanmar part of homo sapiens and it factor. Because of congestion combines strength with flexibil- “as a written agreement by Government Departments and would lead to disaster if they in courts and their appellate ity. There is strength because parties to settle all or some foreign parties. Since the dawn are left unchecked. Because process, resolutions of disputes Arbitration yields enforceable disputes which have arisen or of democracy in 1989 when our of this tendency people seek by litigation is more expensive decisions, and is backed by a which may arise in respect of country revisited market econ- ways to settle the disputes am- and slower than Arbitration. judicial framework which, as a legal relationship, whether omy the Arbitration Clauses icably. Settling disputes am- contractual or not . especially in private contracts icably herein means settling The second element of Ar- refer again to foreign arbitra- disputes without resorting to Settling disputes amicably herein bitration is “Party Autonomy”. tion. force or coercion or litigation It is the hallmark of Arbitration. We have difficulties in go- (Adjudication) but by using means settling disputes without re- It means that the disputed par- ing for foreign arbitration. We conciliation, mediation, and ties have a choice not only to re- do not simply have knowledge arbitration. Those methods of sorting to force or coercion or litiga- fer their dispute to arbitration of laws of those foreign arbi- settling disputes are collective- and to choose their own arbitra- trations and have to hire ex- ly referred to as “Alternative tion (Adjudication) but by using con- tors, but also to prescribe the pensive lawyers. We have to Dispute Resolution (ADR). ciliation, mediation, and arbitration. time frame for such reference . put deposits in the region of Conciliation is a method The Principle of “Party Autono- 10% of the disputed amount. where a third party facilitates my” is given statutory force by We have to travel to and fro be- communication between par- the Myanmar Arbitration Law tween Myanmar and the seat of ties in dispute in an attempt Therefore, compared to lit- a last resort, can call upon the 2016 at section 7 and 22(a). arbitration to give testimonies to help them settle their dif- igation, Arbitration provides coercive powers of the state. The Judicial Element is etc. These will incur expenses ferencesl. Mediation is almost significant savings in terms Flexible because it allows the the third element of Arbitra- and become a financial bur- the same as conciliation except of both time and money3 . In contestants to choose proce- tion. The Arbitrator is obliged den. Language might also be that the mediator assists the essence, Arbitration aims to re- dures which fit the nature of to decide any dispute referred a barrier for us. Time is also parties throughout the media- solve disputes with maximum the dispute and the business to him in accordance with the of essence. tion process to help them reach speed and at minimum cost. context in which it occurs”5 . rules of natural justice. Natural Because of the abovemen- a solution to their dispute by The second important fac- justice comprises two princi- tioned factors we normally themselves. Unlike in the case tor which makes preference to Arbitration Law in Myanmar ples. The first principle is the could not afford foreign arbitra- of conciliation, a mediator can- Arbitration over litigation is The world’s earliest Ar- principle that a decision-maker tion. We are on the losing edge not propose a solution to end the involvement of technical or bitration Law was enacted in must hear to a person whose when it comes to disputes and the dispute. Both conciliation industry experts. By the very England in 1698 . The first My- interests will be adversely af- then eventually we have to be and mediation are informal, nature of technical or indus- anmar Arbitration Law is the fected by the decision. It means generous or patient or forgiven. unstructured processes, they trial disputes, such disputes Arbitration Act of 1944 which that the decision-making must In view of this and because of cannot decide or make a solu- are difficult for a non-expert came into force on 1st March tion. to understand. The arbitral 1946. It is repealed by the ex- Arbitration in essence is process can be tailored to fit isting Arbitration Law of 2016. same as conciliation and medi- the issues, i.e., by appointing The existing Law has four dis- Arbitration is a familiar and ation in that a neutral third par- lechnlcal or Industrlal experts tinct features: ty involves in settling a dispute. as Arbitrators provldlng partles (1) It encourages to settle dis- most-favoured method of But the arbitrator has power to wlth greater confidence that putes by arbitration (Sec- make decision, i.e, can decide the substance of their dispute tion 4( C) ), settling disputes in ancient who is right or who is wrong is properly understood by those (2) Arbitral awards whether it and he can also make a solu- deciding its outcome. It may was handed in Myanmar or Myanmar legal history. tion, based on the evidence, on be argued oversea shall be enforced his own. Arbitration is a formal, 1 - Black Law Dictionary, by courts (Section 40, Sec- structured process and its de- Fifth Pocket Edition, P .148 tion 45) , cision has binding power over 2 - Halsbury’s Laws of Singa- (3) It recognizes the finality not only hear the voice of one the existing Arbitration Law the disputed parties by way of pore, Vol 2, Butterworths, of arbitral awards (Section disputed party but must also of 2016 which encourages to their own consent. 1998, P.3 38), and hear the voice of other disputed settle disputes by Arbitration, Arbitration is one of the 3 - Law, Practice and Proce- (4) It encompasses all the ele- party. This principle in short the idea was born to set up oldest method of settling dis- dure of Arbitration- Sundra ments of arbitration which is known as “the right to be Myanmar Arbitration Centre putes peacefully and it was Rajoo, second edition, P .50 will be explained hereun- heard (audi alteram partern (MAC) under the auspices of practiced in ancient Greece that experts can be ap- der. in latin). This principle is given UMFCCI. and Rome. Arbitration is a pointed for technical expertise The Elements of Arbitration force of law by section 21 of the In setting up MAC, three familiar and most-favoured in litigation process. It is True. Settling disputes by Arbitration Myanmar Arbitration Law 2016. pillars need to be erected. The method of settling disputes in But there is a real danger that consists of three elements:- The second principle of natu- first pillar is drafting of a set of ancient Myanmar legal histo- a judge without the requisite (1) The Arbitration Agreement ral justice is “the rule against procedures to be used in Ar- ry. We do have many digests technical expertise and expe- or clause, bias”. This principle said that bitration Tribunals. It is now of famous arbitrators such as rience may be influenced more (2) Party Autonomy, and Arbitrators must be free from ready for use after 11 months of Khone Taw Mg Kya Bun et al. by the confidence of the expert (3) Judicial Element. bias. It is enshrined in our Ar- repeated reviews and amend- in his opinion, and the expert’s In order for a dispute to bitration Law 2016 at section ments. It is in line with section Why Arbitration powers of persuasion than by be resolved by Arbitration, the 14(a) (b) and 14 (c) (1). 22(a) & (b) of the Arbitration People favour settling dis- the actual technical merits of essential requirement is an Ar- Law 2016. putes by Arbitration. In the re- the evidence. That is the reason bitration Agreement or Clause, Myanmar Arbitration The second pillar is to set search done by PWC (Price wa- the german descent British Cit- without this there would be no Centre up an organization which will terhouse Coopers) and Queen izen the famous Judge, Jurist Arbitration at all. This Agree- In Myanmar, contracts en- be the Secretariat of Arbitra- Mary College, University of and writer, Sir Michael Kerr ment or clause usually provides tered with foreign parties have tion Tribunals under the um- London, it is found that 73% of opined that the calibre and that the dispute if any between arbitration clauses and they brella of UMFCCI. the respondent corporations experience are of paramount parties shall be resolved by Ar- usually refer to foreign arbitra- favour Arbitration over litiga- importance for Arbitrators bitration, referring to certain tion. But there was a time when SEE PAGE-11 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 11 Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye provides cash assistance in Mawlamyine

A ceremony to provide cash Home for the Aged, K 27,099,000 the World Autism Day was cele- assistance for the persons with for Thawkamyaung Welfare Cen- brated in the world. Concerted disabilities, volunteer organ- tre, K 13,362,000 for the Pauktaw efforts had to be made to sup- izations, self-reliant primary Welfare Centre, K 5,718,000 for port the children with disabili- schools and circles of mothers, the Six-pagoda Welfare Centre, ties, in cooperation with people, was held yesterday, in the meet- K 2,052,000 for the Yetaung Wel- social organizations and CSOs, ing hall of the Mon State Gov- fare Centre, K 2,061,000 for Wom- and which aimed at taking part ernment’s office, Mawlamyine, en’s Centres, K 17,400,000 for in education, healthcare, so- Mon State, where Union Minis- 26 self-reliant primary schools cial sectors and politics. Next, ter for Social Welfare, Relief and in Mawlamyine District and K Mon State Chief Minister Dr. Resettlement Dr. Win Myat Aye 2,550,000 for five circles of moth- Aye Zan and South East Com- delivered an opening speech. ers, and the cash assistances mand commander Maj-Gen First, Mon State Chief Min- were accepted by officials. Then Myo Moe Aung expressed their ister Dr. Aye Zan delivered an an Amyotha Hluttaw representa- remarks at the event. Following opening address at the event. tive extended words of thanks for this, Union Minister Dr. Win Then Union Minister and party the assistance, and the children Myat Aye and party visited the provided totaling K 185,949,000, were presented with nourish- Mawlamyine Youth Training Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye presents gifts to the child at the meeting including K 86,760,000 for 2,892 ment food and toys. School, where they observed hall of Mon State Government in Mawlamyaing yesterday. PHOTO: MNA persons with disabilities, K In his remarks at the com- the training classes for house- 6,843,000 for the Taungwine memoration of the World Au- Mawlamyine have improved be- were listed in the persons with hold electricity, soap making Home for the Aged, K3,168,000 tism Day, Union Minister Dr. cause there were many schools disabilities. There were many and Myanmar’s martial arts. for the Thaton Home for the Win Myat Aye said that the sit- to take special care of them. autistic children like them in — MNA (Translated by Win Ko Aged, K 6,336,000 for the Mudon uations of autistic children in Moreover children with autism the world and an event to mark Ko Aung)

Advisory group seeks suggestions to combat natural disasters ICOE issues press release caused by climate change The Independent Commission desh and Cox’s Bazar. The For- and team to exchange views of Enquiry (ICOE) held their eign Minister of Bangladesh on the US State Department FROM PAGE-1 tions and discussions presented seventh meeting from 1st to 3rd has agreed in principle to meet report. Next, meteorologist Dr. Tun at the meeting and said that April 2019. with the ICOE in May 2019. The The ICOE also reviewed Lwin discussed studying mon- coordination with relevant min- The Commission dis- Chair of ICOE paid a courtesy the framework of their pre- soons, requirement of farmers istries will be made for actual cussed extensively the pro- call upon the Ambassador of liminary report and agreed and people in Myanmar to know implementation of suggestions. gress of its Evidence Collec- Bangladesh to Myanmar to on outline of the final Report. more about changes in mon- It was learnt that the Min- tion and Verification Team hand deliver their letter in re- On their last evening, the soons, effect and suggestions istry of Social Welfare, Relief (ECVT) with respect to deposi- sponse to the agreement of the ICOE met with several Ambas- on rice cultivation and other and Resettlement would care- tions, documents and evidence Foreign Minister of Bangla- sadors from European Union, related matters. fully weigh suggestions and dis- collected from witnesses. The desh to meet with ICOE. Asia, ASEAN to brief them on The natural disaster man- cussions made by the natural ICOE took stock of the work The ICOE had a group dis- their work. agement advisory group mem- disaster management advisory done so far and discussed the cussion with potential witness- Office of the Independ- bers consisting of water re- group and submit the required positive outcomes, challenges es from different communities ent Commission of Enquiry sources management experts, practical work program to the and limitations of the ECVT. regarding the situation in Ra- (ICOE) agriculture experts, public National Natural Disaster Man- The ICOE deliberated on khine State. They also met with Nay Pyi Taw health experts, environmental agement Committee chairman their proposed visit to Bangla- the United States Ambassador 6 April 2019 experts and engineers, conduct- for implementation. It would ed sector wise suggestions and also provide information to the assessments. After this, Deputy people about climate change. Minister U Soe Aung spoke of — MNA Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 his appreciation for the sugges- (Translated by Zaw Min)

Settlement of Disputes by Arbitration and Myanmar Arbitration Centre

FROM PAGE-10 be Arbitrators. MAC under up the large gap in the devel- 5- Arbitration Practice and About the Author UMFCCI will run Arbitrator opment of Myanmar Industry Procedure, Mustill, L J 2nd The former Deputy Min- That organization will see training for selected industry and Trade. Edition, 1997 ister of Finance Dr. Maung everything from training and veterans and will award Profi- 6- Historical Background of Maung Thein [Ph. D. (In- certification of Arbitrators, pur- ciency Certificate to those who References Commercial Arbitration, ternational Economic Law), vey seat for Arbitration, acting pass the test after completion Earl S. Wolaver, University LL.M. (International Law as office for Arbitration Tribu- of the training. They will be I-Black’s Law Dictionary, Fifth of and Maritime Law), LL.B., nals etc. That organization by trained in Arbitration Law and Pocket Edition Pennsylvania Law Review, De- B.A. (Law), Associate of the title of Myanmar Arbitra- procedure together with relat- 2- Halsbury’s Laws of Singa- cember 1934, P.143, https:// ANZIIF, Pg. Dip in Applied tion Centre Co. Ltd. has been ed legal knowledge. pore, Vol 2, Butterworths, retrolarship .law.upenn.edu Psychology] is a consultant formed as a limited company The whole process of MAC 1998, P. 3 7- The Arbitration Law (2016, of UMFCCI and working as by guarantee, may be first of has now almost been complet- 3- Law, Practice and proce- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law Executive Chairman in Zico its kind, with 12 directors, a ed and UMFCCI will officially dure of Arbitration- Sundra No. 5) Law Firm Myanmar. He is constitution and a mandate of open MAC in this year of its Rajoo, second edition 8- - Arbitration in Malaysia, also the Chairman of the Sec- UMFCCI. centenary. We will see in a very 4- Bernstein and Wood’s A Practical Guide, Sweet retariat Conservation Group. The third pillar is the se- near future the historic Myan- Handbook of Arbitration, 2 & Maxwell, First Reprint, He studies law, economics lection and training of would- mar Arbitration Centre to fill nd edition, 1993 February 2017, P.2 and finance. 7 APRIL 2019 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Rising Thai political star hit with sedition charges EU, China struggle to BANGKOK (Thailand)—The telegenic leader of an anti-junta agree summit political party who rose to prom- statement inence in Thailand’s election last month was charged with sedition BRUSSELS (Belgium) —Chi- Saturday, drawing hundreds of na’s refusal to give the EU solid his supporters onto the streets commitments over access to urging him to “fight”. its markets is preventing the Billionaire Thanathorn two sides from agreeing a joint Juangroongruangkit heads the statement for a high-profile youth-oriented Future Forward summit next week, European Party which won more than six sources said Friday. million votes in the 24 March poll, Top EU leaders will sit the first since a 2014 coup, with its down for talks in Brussels message of ousting the military with Chinese Premier Le Ke- from politics. qiang on Tuesday but it looks It had joined an anti-junta increasingly likely there will coalition with six others claiming be no common declaration the right to form a government in at the end, dealing a blow to the aftermath of the disputed vote hopes the meeting could yield whose full results are expected a breakthrough in Europe’s by May 9. Future Forward Party leader Thanatorn Juangroongruangkit thanks supporters outside Pathumwan police complex relationship with the Earlier this week he post- station after hearing sedition charges brought against him by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), Asian giant. ed on Facebook that police had in Bangkok on 6 April 2019. PHOTO: AFP The EU is seeking to build summoned him to appear on Sat- his party members tweeted out actions in 2015.“We believe we ismatic leader is already being on “points of convergence” urday to face a sedition charge photos of what was happening, are innocent. I did everything in investigated under Thailand’s with China, its second biggest relating to an anti-junta rally in showing Thanathorn affixing his good faith,” he said, denying the Computer Crimes Act for alleg- trading partner, but has deep 2015. He said the charge was fingerprints on the charges and charges. edly spreading false information reservations about Beijing’s “politically motivated”. representatives from foreign em- Before leaving the police when he criticised the junta in a protectionism, trade practices Hundreds turned up on Sat- bassies and the UN observing compound, Thanathorn flashed Facebook Live discussion last and human rights record. urday morning in front of Pathum- the police procedure. More than a three-finger salute, a resistance year. Supporter Woranuch Siri- EU Council President wan police station in downtown two hours later, he emerged from symbol borrowed by Thailand’s thonchai, who travelled three Donald Tusk has told member Bangkok, wearing T-shirts bear- the station and told reporters he anti-junta movement from the hours from her coastal hometown states they should reject a draft ing the tycoon’s face and shouting had been charged with “inciting Hollywood movie “The Hunger of Rayong, said she supports Fu- summit statement, a source “Save Thanathorn!” while wav- unrest.... helping the suspect es- Games”, as his supporters did ture Forward’s anti-junta policies told AFP, “given that China has ing placards that said “Military, cape... and the illegal assembly the same while shouting “Than- and “progressive thinking”. — not delivered on key EU expec- get out!” While inside, he and of more than ten people” for his athorn, fight, fight!”The char- AFP tations and demands, including ensuring market access and a level playing field for European Indonesia’s desperate housewives chase selfies on election trail companies operating in China.” The source complained SRAGEN (Indonesia)— Tears The 67-year-old and there was also a “lack of Chi- stream down Lilis Hastirini’s vice-presidential candidate San- nese commitment” to serious mascara-smudged face after diaga Uno—a youthful 49-year- World Trade Organization re- she waited hours to snap a selfie old business magnate -- have gen- form that would include indus- with Indonesia’s president, only erated online fan clubs including trial subsidies—a key demand to be thwarted by a crush of other the Housewives Party in Support of the EU, which says Beijing female fans with the same idea. of Prabowo-Sandiaga, the Mili- gives unfair support to its in- It is a take-no-prisoners bat- tant Housewives’ Force and even dustries. tle on the election trail in this self- the Voluptuous Housewives Who A senior EU diplomat con- ie-mad nation, where few shots Fight for Prabowo-Sandi. firmed that talks to agree a joint count more than a close up with Both candidates are regular- statement had foundered on the “everyman” leader Joko Widodo, ly mobbed by adoring female fans issues of market access and a former furniture salesman who —though Jokowi appears more at WTO reform. rose from a riverside slum to high home performing in front of the “This doesn’t bode well and Indonesian President Joko Widodo (C) takes photographs with office. Hastirini was among some supporters during a visit in Sragen, Central Java on 3 April 2019. Widodo crowds.Back in Sragen, Hastirini constitutes already now a seri- 10,000 other desperate house- is running as a presidential candidate for the election taking place on 17 almost reached Jokowi as he was ous burden for the summit,” the wives, mostly aged between 20 April. PHOTO: AFP exiting the arena when someone diplomat said. and 50, who braved searing heat account for about one-third of ally, with some 62 million and 130 stepped on her seven-year-old “If China doesn’t change its as they screamed and jostled, the electorate—as he fights to million users, respectively. daughter’s foot. negotiating positions substan- pushing past security guards keep a wide lead in the race for Jokowi’s sole rival is In leaping to help her little tially and engage in a meaning- to reach Widodo at an event in the presidency on 17 April. Prabowo Subianto, a retired mili- girl, she had missed her moment ful way, there will not be enough Sragen on Java island this week. Some 192 million Indone- tary general and son-in-law of the with Jokowi.Also empty-handed common ground to agree on a “I’m sad, I couldn’t get a sians are set to cast a ballot in the late dictator Suharto, who has was high school teacher Mariana joint declaration.” picture with him,” the 37-year- world’s third-biggest democracy, ditched his trademark suit and Wahyu, who said she never both- Ahead of the summit, the old told AFP as she sobbed and with a record 245,000 candidates tie for a campaign-casual khaki ered to get a selfie with her-then European Commission last wailed. “He seems like such a vying for positions from the pres- safari suit with sunglasses. neighbour Jokowi back when he month labelled China a “system- nice person, kind of fatherly.” idency and parliamentary seats Prabowo, as he is known, is was mayor of Solo city.“O Allah, ic rival” and presented a 10-point The lanky, heavy-metal mu- all the way down to local council also trying to win over women had I known then that he would plan proposing a more assertive sic-loving 57-year-old, best known jobs. And garnering support on voters and fans online, balancing become president, I would have relationship with Beijing, which as Jokowi, seems happy to oblige social media is essential. Indo- his strongman image with an In- taken a lot of pictures with him,” French President Emmanuel housewives and other key vot- nesia is one of Instagram and stagram account of him and his she said in Central Java’s Suko- Macron welcomed as a belated ers —including millenials who Facebook’s biggest markets glob- cuddly cat, Bobby. harjo city.—AFP awakening. —AFP 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SCIENCE 13 Scientists set to unveil first picture of a black hole

PARIS (France)—The radius, or half the width, of that first caught the eye of world, it seems, is soon to a black hole. The EHT that astronomers. Sag A* has see the first picture of a collected the data for the four million times the mass black hole. On Wednesday, first-ever image is unlike of our sun, which means astronomers across the any ever devised.“Instead that the black hole is gen- globe will hold “six major of constructing a giant erates is about 44 million press conferences” simul- telescope —which would kilometres across. That taneously to announce the collapse under its own may sound like a big tar- first results of the Event weight—we combined get, but for the telescope Horizon Telescope (EHT), several observatories as array on Earth some 26,000 which was designed pre- if they were fragments of light-years (or 245 trillion cisely for that purpose. It a giant mirror,” Michael kilometres) away, it’s like has been a long wait. Of all Bremer, an astronomer at trying to photograph a golf the forces or objects in the At its center, the mass of a black hole is compressed into a single, zero-dimensional point. the Institute for Millimetric ball on the Moon. Universe that we cannot The distance between this so-called “singularity” and the event horizon is the radius, or half Radio Astronomy in Gre- see—including dark ener- the width, of the black hole. PHOTO: AFP noble, told AFP. In April Testing Einstein gy and dark matter —none bright at the centre of our ulated that these bright mara explained. “If you’re 2017, eight such radio tel- The other candidate has frustrated human curi- galaxy,” Paul McNamara, spots were in fact “black on the inside of it, you can’t escopes scattered across is a monster black hole— osity so much as the invis- an astrophysicist at the Eu- holes”—a term coined by escape because you would the globe —in Hawaii, Ari- 1,500 times more massive ible maws that shred and ropean Space Agency and American physicist John need infinite energy. And if zona, Spain, Mexico, Chile, even than Sag A*—in an swallow stars like so many an expert on black holes, Archibald Wheeler in the you are on the other side, and the South Pole—were elliptical galaxy known as specks of dust. Astrono- told AFP. “It has a gravita- mid-1960s —surrounded by you can—in principle.” trained on two black holes M87. It’s also a lot farther mers began speculating tional pull strong enough a swirling band of white-hot in very different corners from Earth, but distance about these omnivorous to make stars orbit around gas and plasma. At the in- A golf ball on the moon of the Universe to collect and size balance out, mak- “dark stars” in the 1700s, it very quickly—as fast as ner edge of these luminous At its centre, the mass data. Studies that could ing it roughly as easy (or and since then indirect 20 years.”To put that in accretion disks, things of a black hole is com- be unveiled next week are difficult) to pinpoint. evidence has slowly accu- perspective, our Solar Sys- abruptly go dark.“The pressed into a single, ze- likely to zoom in on one One reason this dark mulated. tem takes about 230 million event horizon”—a.k.a. the ro-dimensional point. or the other. Oddsmakers horse might be the one re- “More than 50 years years to circle the centre point-of-no-return—“is The distance between favour Sagittarius A*, the vealed next week is light ago, scientists saw that of the Milky Way.Eventu- not a physical barrier, you this so-called “singularity” black hole at the centre of smog within the Milky Way. there was something very ally, astronomers spec- couldn’t stand on it,” McNa- and the event horizon is the our own elliptical galaxy —AFP

Four-legged prehistoric CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE M.V AN NING M.V BLPL TRUST VOY. NO. (1907 N/S) whale fossil found in Peru Consignees of cargo carried on M.V AN NING VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V BLPL TRUST NO. (1902) are hereby notified that the vessel will be VOY. NO. (1907 N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel WASHINGTON (United States)—Paleontologists have arriving on 6-04-2019 and cargo will be discharged into the will be arriving on 6-04-2019 and cargo will be discharged found a well-preserved fossil of a four-legged amphibious premises of M.I.P.L where it will lie at the consignee’s risk into the premises of A.I.P.T where it will lie at the ancestor of whales, a discovery that sheds new light on and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws the mammals’ transition from land to the ocean. the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. The ancestors of whales and dolphins walked on Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Earth about 50 million years ago in the regions that to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now now comprise India and Pakistan. Paleontologists have declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo previously found partial fossils of the species in North from the Vessel. from the Vessel. America that were 41.2 million years old suggesting that No claims against this vessel will be admitted after by this time, the cetaceans had lost the ability to carry the Claims Day. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after their own weight and walk the Earth. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT the Claims Day. The new specimen, described in a study published MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT Thursday in the journal Current Biology, is 42.6 million AGENT FOR: M/S ELDER TRIUMPHANT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY years old and provides fresh information on the evolution SHIPPING LINES PTE LTD AGENT FOR: M/S BLPL SHIPPING LINE of cetaceans. The fossil was found about 0.6 miles (one Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301185 kilometer) inland from Peru’s Pacific coast, at Playa Media Luna. Its mandibles grazed the desert soil and during excavations, the researchers found the lower CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE jaw, teeth, vertebrae, ribs, parts of front and back legs, M.V ISEACO FORTUNE VOY. NO. (005W) M.V CAPE FLORES VOY. NO. (119 N/S) and even the whale ancestor’s long fingers that were Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ISEACO Consignees of cargo carried on M.V CAPE FLORES likely webbed.Based on its anatomy, the scientists say FORTUNE VOY. NO. (005W) are hereby notified that VOY. NO. (119 N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel this cetacean of about 13 feet (four meters) long could the vessel will be arriving on 6-04-2019 and cargo will be will be arriving on 6-04-2019 and cargo will be discharged both walk and swim. discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T/A.I.P.T where it into the premises of A.W.P.T where it will lie at the “Part of the tail’s vertebrae showed similarities with will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws that of present-day semi-aquatic mammals like otters,” the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am lead author Olivier Lambert of the Royal Belgian Insti- Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now tute of Natural Sciences told AFP. “This would therefore to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo have been an animal that would have started to make declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. growing use of its tail to swim, which differentiates it from the Vessel. from older cetaceans in India and Pakistan.” No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Pieces of four-legged whales were found in Egypt, the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Nigeria, Togo, Senegal and Western Sahara, but they SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT were so fragmented that it was impossible to decisively MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY conclude whether they could swim.“This is the most AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA SHIPPING AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES complete specimen ever found for a four-legged whale LINES Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 outside of India and Pakistan,” said Lambert.—AFP 7 APRIL 2019 7 APRIL 2019 14 DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR DEVELOPMENT 15 Living Image of Oasis Yangon City

EW facilities are being developed with over 20 displays of various fish species. land of former structure, and diversities of in Yangon for leisure and recrea- It is jointly operated by Yangon Region’s underwater species, their lifestyles and move- tion of the locals and for attract- Fishery Department and Myanmar Aquar- ments will be closely watched. The displays Ning more visitors. An aquarium iums Co., Ltd with long-term contract after will be set up in the categories of Bay of Ben- of international standard is set to open in receiving permission of Yangon Region gov- gal, Adman Sea, Myeik archipelago and Inlay By Khin Zun Zar Linn Kandawgyi Park by October 2019, according ernment. from both southern and northern parts of the to the sources of Yangon City Development At the entrance of this facility, information country. Committee. about fish species and displays will be intro- Consultants from Australia were invited Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein duced. The visiting children will get a chance to seek their advice for construction of this fa- and officials inspected the construction site of to touch the fishes in some displays. cility. And that, it is believed the aquarium will this aquarium on 15 March 2019. It will be the Both saltwater and freshwater fishes will become an interesting site to gain knowledge first world-class aquarium, with underwater be kept for show there. Thousands of local fish for the visitors across the country. tunnel, in Myanmar. species will be collected from the confluence Kandawgyi Park is one of the leisure With the approval of Yangon Region gov- of Maykha and Malikha, Ayeyawady river, and recreation places in Yangon, and it will ernment, it is constructed by Myanmar Aquar- Rakhine coastal regions and other areas. soon develop as an oasis that is conserving iums Co., Ltd. Designed by Singapore-based Moreover, foreign aquarium species will environment with the world-class aquarium, international consultant company Surbana be received from Africa, Latin America and Kantharyar Centre, amusement park, pedes- Jurong, this facility could attract both local Asia. The collection process of these fish spe- trian bridges and shady trees. and foreign visitors. cies has begun now. The visitors will also be Therefore, the aquarium is set to open Visitors are expected to feel underwater able to see the freshwater fishes from the in months, and it will surely foster the image experiences along its transparent tunnel. The former aquarium of Kandawgyi Park. of Yangon city. two and half storey building is a steel structure The new aquarium will appear on 5-acre Evonik improves Dala primary school facilities in partnership with UPG Myanmar

ERMANY-BASED spe- ground, and repainting of the Together with UPG, we thank the mural that features the Myan- nik and UPG for their generosity cialty chemicals compa- school buildings. Evonik teamed school and township officials for mar words for Learn, Create and goodwill. The transforma- G ny Evonik announced with Myanmar’s leading paint giving us this humbling opportu- and Grow. tion of our school has made a the completion of an infrastruc- manufacturing company, Unit- nity to contribute in a meaningful “Arker Kyaw’s interactive huge difference to our students’ ture improvement project at ed Paints Group (UPG), who way to the lives of the students, art made this project even more lives. Now, they have a safe and No. 12 Basic Education Primary donated about 100 gallons of the teaching staff, and the larger fun for everyone. Creativity is wide space to play in the school- School in Dala, one of Yangon paint products. Speaking at the community.” Contributing his one of our core competencies as yard and a classroom that pro- region’s most disadvantaged handover ceremony today, Pe- talent is Myanmar street art- a company and it shines through vides them a good learning at- townships. ter Meinshausen, President of ist Arker Kyaw who designed a in all of our activities whether it’s mosphere,” said Daw Aye Aye, The project includes con- Evonik Asia Pacific South said: unique marker for the project. in research and development or Principal of No. 12 Basic Edu- struction of a drainage, concrete “The project aims to help cre- Done in his signature street art corporate social responsibility,” cation Primary School.—GNLM paving of the outdoor grounds ate a more conducive, safe, and style, the marker is an uplifting Meinshausen added. to prevent flooding, a new play- engaging learning environment. and colourful community wall “We would like to thank Evo- 7 APRIL 2019 7 APRIL 2019 14 DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR DEVELOPMENT 15

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3D zebra crossing being seen on Pyay Road in Yangon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 7 APRIL 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR AFC Congress elects U Zaw Zaw as Vice President

THE Asian Football Confedera- ASEAN football associations tion (AFC) elected President of and federations for his position. the Myanmar Football Federa- Also, Mr. Saoud A. Aziz M tion (MFF) U Zaw Zaw to the A Al-Mohannadi (Qatar) was ASEAN Zone Vice Presidency re-elected by acclamation for at the 29th AFC Congress in another four-year term for the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yes- West Zone. terday. Joining him are three new During the congress, AFC Vice Presidents who were also Vice Presidents were elected confirmed by acclamation - Mr. from each of the five AFC zones. Mehdi Taj (Islamic Republic of They will serve a four-year term Iran) for the Central Zone, Mr. Myanmar women’s football team celebrates victory after defeating Indonesia 6-0 at yesterday’s Round 2 Qualifiers from 2019 to 2023. Zaw Zaw (Myanmar) for ASE- for Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2020 at Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay. PHOTO : MFF On being elected to the AFC AN Zone and Mr. Makhdoom Vice President position, U Zaw Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat (Paki- Zaw becomes the first Football stan) for the South Zone. Yee Yee Oo’s Hat trick gives Sports President to be elected to Additionally, Mr. Ganbaatar the Asian Level position, said a Amgalanbaatar (Mongolia) was Myanmar big win over Indonesia source with the Myanmar Foot- elected as the new AFC Vice ball Federation. President for the East Zone, THE Myanmar women’s football Myanmar forced play from the 48th minute. Myanmar did U Zaw Zaw was supported according to the AFC.—Lynn team scored a big 6-0 win over the start, including the first goal not reduce the team’s tempo and by members of the AFC plus Thit(Tgi) Indonesia’s team yesterday at scored by Captain Khin Mar Lar again scored the fifth and sixth Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Man- Tun at the 2 minute mark. goals at 64 and 73 minutes by hat dalay during the second group As a result of the Indonesia trick maker Yee Yee Oo. match of the Round 2 Qualifiers team’s defensive error, Myan- Later minutes saw Myan- for the Women’s Olympic Foot- mar scored the second goal by mar reduce their power play, and ball Tournament 2020. Yee Yee Oo. the match ended with a 6-0 win Thanks to the hat trick by Again, Myanmar scored the for Myanmar. Myanmar star Yee Yee Oo, My- third goal by Win Theingi Tun at As for the win, Myanmar anmar scored a confident win. the 31 minute mark. stood in first place in group A of Myanmar lined up with cap- The first half ended with a the Qualifiers, followed by India tain Khin Marlar Tun, goalkeep- three goal lead by Myanmar. with the same six points, but with er May Zin Nwe, Wai Wai Aung, The second half saw the In- goal difference. Khaing Thazin, Nge Nge Htwe, donesia team play better with a Myanmar will next play a Win Theingi Tun, Khin Mo Mo change in tactics. decisive match against the India Tun, Khin Moe Wai, Aye Aye Moe, But it was again for Myan- team on 9 April at Mandalar Thi- Khin Myo Win and Yee Yee Oo, mar and the fourth goal scored ri Stadium in Mandalay. —Lynn MFF President U Zaw Zaw (second from right) poses for a group photo at who scored the hat trick. by Captain Khin Marlar Tun at Thit(Tgi) yesterday’s AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PHOTO : MFF

Kim looking to erase memories of 2012 collapse

LOS ANGELES (United The former tournament run- The South Korean’s round includ- where she lost on the first extra ble in 2012, Kim is not without a States)—Kim In-kyung hopes ner-up birdied the 18th hole to fin- ed eight birdies and one bogey hole.Katherine Kirk of Australia major victory. In 2017, she cap- to take care of some unfinished ish with a sizzling seven-under 65 to take her total to eight-under is alone in second after shooting tured the Women’s British Open, business at the ANA Inspiration and a three-shot lead in the sec- 136 on the Mission Hills Country a 68 to reach five-under 139.Ko in a season that saw her win three after firing one of the lowest ond round of first major champi- Club course near Palm Springs, Jin-young and Ally McDonald are times on the Tour.Kim didn’t want rounds of her career on Friday. onship of the LPGA Tour season. California.“I knew my game was tied for third at four-under 140, to talk about her playoff loss sev- getting better,” said Kim, who has four strokes back of Kim.Tied for en years ago.“Sometimes it is seven LPGA titles. “I have been fifth is China’s Yan Jing, England’s difficult to take outcomes. I don’t training a lot and improving every Charley Hull, South Korean Park have control over it, that’s the day.“The ball was playing shorter Sung-hyun and Americans Lexi truth,” she said. Kirk, of Bris- than yesterday so I had to adjust. Thompson and Danielle Kang bane, birdied six of her first 11 “Out here you get what who are all at three-under after holes. She was tied with Kim on you see. You can’t really expect two rounds.Kim got off to a roaring the tee at 17 but back-to-back everything to go in. I was seeing start by making birdie on three of closing bogeys and Kim’s blaz- some lines today and put some her first five holes. He only blemish ing finish dropped her into solo good speed on it.”The 30-year-old of the round came on the par-four second.“Sometimes you get the Kim is hoping to redeem herself seventh where she made bogey. breaks and sometimes you don’t,” after missing a 35 centimetre (14 She then finished strong on the said Kirk. “I made a club error on inch) putt on the 18th hole of the back nine with birdies on Nos. 15, 17 and that is part of golf unfor- 2012 tournament that would have 16 and 18. She birdied all four par- tunately. “On 18 it was a bad tee delivered her the championship. fives en route to recording the third shot and so I didn’t have much of Round two leader Kim In-kyung of South Korea hits out of the ninth Instead she went into a playoff lowest scoring round of her career. a second shot. But overall I am fairway during the second round of the ANA Inspiration. PHOTO: AFP with compatriot Yoo Sun-young Despite her final hole stum- happy with my score.”—AFP The Global New Light of Myanmar

7 APRIL 2019 NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

HOUGH Myanmar practiced monarchy in the past, the idealism was based on the words of the Buddha. It is very rare to see that Myanmar Kings did what- T ever he wanted to do without thinking about their people. Despite of the fact that Myanmar Monarchy was the absolute one, there was a legislative body called Hluttaw, which was the highest institution in the Kingdom, and controlled the power of the monarch. Myanmar Monarchs mostly sought advice from the Hluttaw whenever they By Pyae Phyo had something to make decisions concerning with important matters like M.A student, Specializing in politics and religious affairs. English Language According to the tradition, the Monarch of Myanmar was not only the De- Yadanabon University fender of Faith but also the Supreme Commander of all armed forces. So, being a King deals with faith and military as well as politics. However, the King took advice of the Hluttaw. The word Hluttaw has been used since the days of Bagan. It is said that the King Htilominlo was the very first king in Myanmar who set up the Hluttaw and recognized it as his legislative body. Being the youngest son, there was no chance for him to suc- ceed his father’s kingship one day. But only with the effort of his mother, surpassing his four elder brothers, he finally became the King. However, he gave his due respect to his brothers and always consulted with them in the matter of politics. Later, the four brothers made a decision that they would meet at the same place near the main palace which later became the Hluttaw. Since then on, the custom that four grand ministers were appointed to govern the Kingdom on behalf of the King. These ministers were not only the members of the Hluttaw but also the commanders of Armed Forces (Agamahasenapati). They fought in battlefield together with soldiers whenever the nation was at war. So, those who were experts at military, executive, judiciary, legislation and Buddhist laws and can-

nons were appointed as Hluttaw Ministers. It resulted in the check and balance between the monarch and the Hluttaw. Although Myanmar traditional Hluttaw was not similar to the western parliamentary system of today, the power vested in the Hluttaw was greater than that of the Lord of Life. In practice, the power of Judiciary, Legislation and Executive were vested in Hluttaw though they derived from the King. There were historical events that the Hluttaw could surpass the authority of the King. However, these events did make neither political turmoil nor col- lision between the roles of Executive and Legislation. And they were mostly in the days of Kongbong which was founded by U Aung Ze Ya. The first one was in the days of Bodawphaya. Once, the King unknowingly took some parts of the fields near of his farm but those were the property of his relatives, who were living on growing paddy. As the King occupied parts of their farms, they finally came down to the Hluattaw to put the King on Trial as they could not run their business anymore. However, as the Hluttaw ministers were not brave enough to do so, U Paw Oo, a grand secretary accepted the accusation of the royal family members to the King. Next day, U Paw Oo summoned the King to be present at the trial in the name of the Hluttaw. However, the King sent one of his pages to the trial. As the King took the field of other people, breaking the rules and regulations, U Paw Oo bravely made a resolution: the King had to return the field he took to the original owners and to pay some amount of money as compensation. This event highlights the fact that the Hluttaw was the one which was true, fair and justice in the Kingdom. Another event was inspired by U Yan Way, the Count of Pakkhan also known as Pakkhan Mingyi. U Yan Way was once the Abbot of Pakkhan Monastery but on the request of King Mindon he left the yellow robe order and became a Hluttaw Minister. As the King made him the count of Pakkhan, he was known as Pakkhan Mingyi. He was so venerable that the King and his Queens presented his family royal meals daily. Despite of being a powerful Hluttaw Minister, he was not arrogant and did not follow every wishes of the King. He was such a wise one who opposed any negative actions of the King. Once, the King consulted with U Hlaing, the Yaw Mingyi to increase tax in order to support the order of yellow robe more SEE PAGE- S-3 7 APRIL 2019 2 EDUCATION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

6. Write a reply to the following letter:—

7, Pagoda Road Myohaung March 26, 1979

Dear Hla Hla, Thank you very much for your letter of E NGL I SH February 12th. I am sorry I could not reply earlier 20 as I was also studying hard for the final exam. I did quite well in all the subjects. You must have LESSON done very well too. In your letter you didn't tell me what your By C. T. O plans for the summer holidays are. As for me, my aunt who lives in Manadalay has invited me (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK) to visit her. She says she will take me to Maymyo, What have you been Sagaing and many other places. But I have not doing these day? rif; ckwavmbmawGvkyfaevJ 5. The Reply decided whether to go or not. Please tell me about birthday arG;aeY your plans for the holidays. invited zdwfMum;onf No. 11, Ohndaw Street Your loving friend, arrangements tpDtpOf Sulegon Ward Khin Khin music *Dw Monywa watch the television ½kyfjrifoHMum;Munfh May 11, 1979 7. The Reply bring ,laqmifvmonf No. 15, Seinban Street transport o,f,lydkYaqmifa&; Dear Mi Mi, Ohndaw Ward looking forword to seeing you awGUqkH&rnfudk arQmfvifhvsuf I received your interesting letter on May Kemmendine 8. I am very glad to know that you also passed Yangon xdkYtjyif rdrdxHay;pmudk zwfí jyefpm (reply) a&;wwf&efvnf; your exam. Yes, we must try to get high marks March 29, 1982 vdkygonf/ tajccHynmtqifhjrifhwef;pmar;yGJwGif xdkykHpHrsKd;jzifh ar; in all the subjects. avh&Sdojzifh avhusifhoifhygonf/ You know, I want to be an economist and so Dear Khin Khin, ay;pmxJwGifygonfh ar;cGef;rsm;avmufom jyefajz½kHjzifh rvkHavmuf if I get good marks, I will join the University of I am very glad to hear that you did very well yg/ xdkar;cGef;rsm;ESifh qufpyfqDavsmfaomtaMumif;rsm;udkvnf; a&; Economics. I study four or five hours a day. I in your exam. I did not do well in Physics, but &efvdkygonf/ rdrduvnf; ar;cGef;rsm; jyefar;Edkifygonf/ ar;cGef;rsm;udk read my lessons even on Saturdays and Sundays. I believe I'll get very high marks in the other ajz&mwGifvnf; ajz&rnfhtaMumif;t&mESifh ywfoufí 4-5 aMumif; I have a quiet corner in a small garden behind subjects. I am sure you are now taking a good a&;Edkifygonf/ our house. I spend most of my spare-time there. rest. atmufwGif erlemESpfyk'fay;xm;ygonf/ I also didn't know that Mount Popa is an I have not yet made any plans for the summer exinct volcano. I have never been there. I also holidays. I think I'll not be able to go anywhere. 4. Write a reply to the following letter: don't know anything about it. I asked father but I have to do a lot of work at home since Mother he too couldn't tell me anything. He said nobody is always busy with her little shop and I'm the No. 7, Pagoda Road knew when it last erupted. He said there were only girl in our family. However, I do have my Myothit no records. I like ''Bogyoke Aung San," ''Maha spare time. May 6, 1979 Bandoola" and '' the Exile" best. As you know, As you know, my hobby is reading. I'll do a lot I am more intersted in arts than in science of reading this summer. I'll read both Myanmar Dear Khin Khin, subjects. and English books. My ambition is to become I am very happy to hear that you have passed I am sorry. I won't be able to come along a writer one day. I'm also interested in poetry. the Ninth Standard. Now, we are both in the Tenth with you when you go to Mount Popa in October. I'll read a lot of poems and I'll begin writing Standard and we must work very hard to do well in Our grandmother is very ill and I have to take poems myself. My aunt is a University teacher. the examination. care of her. She needs me. She has been ill for She'll teach me English. There are many books, I now study three hours a day in the evenings about three months now. especially Myanmar novels and magazines in after dinner. Do you study in the mornings or in the I did not know there was a bad earthquake Father's home library. I'll read them. Father evenings? that destroyed the Shwemawdaw Pagoda in said he would select the books I should read. I find our English lessons very interesting, Bago. Please tell me more about it in your next I shall also go to the cinema very often. especially the lesson on Volcanoes and Earthquakes. letter. Unfortunately, we have no television set. I shall I didn't know that Mount Popa is an extinct volcano. We have not seen each other for nearly two also learn cooking. It's a very important art. Did you? I would like to know more about it. I want years. Please send me your latest photo. I'll I wish you could come and stay with us for to know when it last erupted and how high it is. If you send mine next month. I am getting taller. I play a week; we would be very happy together. know anything about it, please let me know. My father badminton every evening. Please take care of your health. You are has promised to take me there during our October I love reading your letters. Please write to always so thin. That's all for now. holidays. Would you like to come along with us? me from time to time. Expecting an early reply, My mother has told me about the earthquakes Your loving friend, with best wishes, in Myanmar. Did you know that there was a very Khin Khin Your loving friend, bad earthquake which destroyed the Shwemawdaw Hla Hla Pagoda in Pegu? If you want to hear about it, just let ceconomist abm*aA'ynm&Sif me know. University of Plan pDrHudef; Please write to me when you have time. I look Economics pD;yGm;a&;wuúodkvf hobby 0goem forward to hearing from you. a quiet corner wdwfqdwfNidrfoufaom poetry uAsmvuFm Your loving friend, awmifhuav;wpfaxmifh novel vkH;csif;0w¦K Mi Mi spend ukefqkH;aponf library pmMunfhwdkuf spare time tcsdefydk select a&G;cs,fonf to do well in the exam pmar;yGJaumif;pGmajzEkdif&ef records rSwfwrf;rsm; art twwfynm find our Eng lesson as you know rif;odwJhtwdkif; take care of *½kpdkufonf interesting t*Fvdyfoifcef;pmpdwf0ifpm; able Ekdifaom? pGrf;aqmifEkdifaom expecting an early reply apmapmjyefpmudk zG,faumif;wmudk awGU& photo (photograph) "mwfykH arQmfvifhvsuf extinct volcano rD;awmifao from time to time rMumrMum erupted rD;awmifaygufuGJcJh the best of everything t&m&mwdkif;\ taumif;qkH; (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) promise uwday;onf 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 3

By Khin Moh Moh Aung Yadanabon University

THE care of the earth is our most ancient and most wor- thy, and after all, our most “ pleasing responsibility”, Wen- dell Berry said. This saying reveals that we, all human beings, have to plant take responsibility for caring the earth. trees There are many different ways to take to im- care of the earth. Nowadays, the earth is in plement trouble because it is suffering from climate reforest- change which is also called global warming. To ation which cure this disease, the earth needs doctors who can prevent are individuals who live in the world. There are natural disasters many ways to help the earth, of which growing trees and climate change. trees is a vital and effective mean. by chop- We, however, truly need Trees are essential things for the world, for ping down to grow trees like our own human beings, for all the creatures surviving the trees and by children. Some of the people do on the earth. They help us breathe fresh air, trading in. That is why so-called planting trees on remarkable which can make us healthy. I cannot imagine deforestation appears in the world. Chopping days. They just plant trees by digging holes how we can survive without any trees. Munia down the trees is like destroying our lives. on the ground and water them on those days. Khan said “Trees exhale for us so that we can As I have mentioned above, trees provide us Then, they neglect the trees they have planted. inhale them to stay alive. Let us love trees with fresh air and shade. They are like our lungs Frankly, I am the one who did the similar doing. every breath we take until we perish.” Thusly, and home. So, we all have to aware not to chop But now, I am trying to get rid of that habit. trees are one of the reasons why we can still down the trees without being necessary. “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world alive on earth. Trees can help prevent natural disasters would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple Not only can trees give us breath but they such as forest fires, floods, desertification, ero- tree,” said Martin Luther. By seeing this saying, can also give us coolness with their shade. As it sion, and long droughts. We all are suffering from we all need to reflect ourselves by thinking that is really hot in summer, we really need the help natural disasters more than in previous times. trees are significant importance for us. of trees. However, some people do not value the It is because of deforestation. We really need to

FROM PAGE- S-1 a notification.” And he ordered the mes- Hluttaw.” The reason was right so the it was the authority of the Hluttaw to than ever and asked U Hlaing to inform senger to make the King hear what his King remained silent. appoint the governing positions but not the Hluttaw. After learning that what opinion is. The king was so furious that Very soon, the King gave the asylum the authority of the King. the King wanted to do was the breaking he summoned U Yan Way. But, his reply for rebellions running from the Mainland Even in the Hluttaw of the monar- the ancient customs of tax collection, he was “I am busy in the Hluttaw. So, you tell China. Learning that event, U Yan Way chy days, the theme true and fair was strongly opposed to it and said “What he the King that I can’t attend his chamber.” drove them away and told the king that present and practiced, thinking about has done is like the monkey is destroying And he did not attend the assembly for there would be a war between Myanmar people. Check and balance was practiced a beautiful garden.” Finally, the king five days. He King asked him the reason and China as the King received the en- in governing the kingdom. Though the withdrew his proposal. on the sixth day. He said “The reason to emy of it. The King confessed that he King was the head of the Kingdom, he Next, the Chief of Karanni asked cancel the royal proclamation is Karanni was wrong. respectfully followed the true and fair de- the King to take over his land and the is such a small tribe and also a border The final event shows how Hluttaw cision of the Hluttaw. So, today, whenever King sent a letter to the Hluttaw that area. It is better to leave this tribe alone. was more powerful than the King in there is a dilemma that which is superior he would put Karanni into his Kingdom. Otherwise, the Kingdom on the other executive function. The King appointed to which one: the Executive and the Leg- However, U Yan Way torn the royal letter, side will declare war on us for such a an earl with taking any advice from the islation, we need those aforementioned said “Though being the King, he doesn’t small place. So, it will be better to receive Hluttaw. When the message had arrived, events to take into account. even know what to do and declare such their presents. If not, just dissolve the U Yan Way tore it and said the King that 7 APRIL 2019 7 APRIL 2019 4 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 5

his waist with a British army ser- and there, in front of us, was the hunting gun which my father said at the foot of the hills, where there John vetoed the idea because there vice bush knife hanging from it. He Dat Taw Gyaing and the waterfall was a .375 Magnum rifle that was are many streams and some small could be big snakes around there. also had a stick just like ours. The from the hill crashing down. The presented to him by the British rivers that are formed with water So we wandered about a little in knife, seen later, was very sharp. creek up there must be quite big when he served and fought against from the Shan Plateau. The plains the bright areas and found nothing There was a British Army because the water volume, even the Japanese in Kachin State with are very wide going far up to the except rocks and bushes and my camp at Aniskan until 1948 and in summer, was quite large and Force 136, a British espionage unit. Irrawaddy River and there are hopes of finding a small shrine or when they left for home most of the cascade hitting the big pool My father was then a Major, an many small rivers such as the Nar something resembling a ceti were their surplus, equipment was left below made a booming sound. The assistant judge advocate gener- Daung Kya (the place where Ba- dashed. “May be it was desecrated behind and some were donated to name of the Canyon fascinated me al with the Northern Command gan King Anawratha’s wife, Queen by robbers or greedy looters who Don Bosco. ‘Let’s go,’ John said. for quite a while so I asked John HQ, known as North-Burma Sub Saw Mun Hla’s ear ornament or were to rob the valuables, entombed “It’s getting hot,” he exclaimed. whether he knew of a shrine or a District (NBSD) at the time. So Nar Daung fell in the stream) together with the relics in the relic “Wait for a while, John!” the broth- ceti (small pagoda) where holy he knew Naw Taung very closely. the Zaw Gyi, Myitnge, and Paung chamber. They would take away the er said, and motioned us to follow relics might be enshrined some- “The rifle could stop a charg- Laung rivers etc. valuables but would leave the relics him. “Pray before our Mother where around here. He shook his ing elephant in its tracks.” said I have seen from the viewpoint behind because it was of no use to Mary.” He told us and took us be- head, “There are many caves on my father, and Naw Taung loved on the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin them.” I reckoned. fore the marble statue of Moth- the steep hillsides. Some vertical the gun more than his wife, he highway near the 21st Mile Post the “It’s getting late.” John said. er Mary holding a child, Jesus. sites have rocky surfaces, and commented. Not long after, Naw plains below, of such beauty, dark So we gather our bags and fol- “Repeat after me.” He command- steep walls.” he said. “Very hard to Taung was promoted and ap- green and very fertile, nourished lowed John to the place where ed. “Hail Mary, full of Grace, the climb up to them and wild animals pointed as the Military Attache with waters from the Shan Hills. we descended. We had to climb up Lord is with thee, blessed art thou might be living inside.” to China. Naw Taung was also The canyon we were in was very about 300 to 400 feet till we reached amongst women and blessed is I knew he place was full of very brave and especially loved silent except for the sound of the the top and the path back to Don the fruit of thy womb Jesus, Holy wildlife. Recently in Pyin Oo Lwin, hunting tigers. He was the one waterfall. No person or bird was Bosco. “Welcome back.” Brother Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, a leopard entered the town, took who was reputed to have shot the around; a perfect recluse for her- Prefect said, and we thanked him forgive our sins, lead us not into sanctuary in the Metro Cinema legendary man-eating tiger from a mits. We were tempted by the pool, for all the care he had given us and temptation and deliver us from hall at night and had to be shot cave on the vertical cliffs near the so green and so clear that we could told him we would be leaving then. Evil, Amen.” We repeat phrases by an army officer from Burma village of Zee Bin Gyi which was see below the surface to swim. We I gave my pocket penknife to John one after another after him. Army Officers’ Training School near the small railway station on asked John’s permission who told as an act of friendship and he was “And one more thing.” he said. (BAOTS). Also two woodcutters the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin rail- us to wait a while. thankful. All our surplus edibles “Hold your tongue and think twice were attacked by bears near the line, halfway from Pyin Oo Lwin John felled a bamboo stalk, were also left behind with John before you do anything. Forests Botanical Gardens. Another ex- to Mandalay. and then cut a piece about two as we said goodbye. He had tears are dangerous and there are spir- ample is that of the great hunt- The pool in the middle of the feet from the thick and tied one in his eyes. its in the mountain forests which er Colonel Naw Taung who was canyon was quite large and the end of his rope to it. He threw the We cycled along steadily, and you can’t see. They don’t seem to the Commanding Officer the 3rd water was deep green. Ripples cut piece with the tied rope to the the road was still quiet, so we sang like abusive language and loose Kachin Rifles unit based in Pyin of water formed small waves like center area of the pool and told us our old Christian Mission School’s talk that seem insulting to them. Oo Lwin. He had shot hundreds dancing dolls in the sunlight. But swimmers to swim to the bamboo classic anthem: And they don’t like urinating stand- of animals while residing in Pyin the water did not seem to overflow piece that was floating and to get “Cheer, cheer, for our old school, PHOTO: ChanThar ing up. Keep close to one another Oo Lwin. This officer’s residence the pond. “Why?” I asked John, hold of the rope or bamboo piece Wake up the echoes cheering her was near our own and on Sunday who said that there are supposed if anyone gets cramps in the cold name, mornings, when he came back to be small cracks and caves water. We were all veterans of B.T Send forth a valley of shouts on from his regular hunts around the (holes) under the surface where Bro (Ba Tu Brothers, a coffee plan- high, locality, we could see carcasses of the water hit the pool and leak tation company) swimming pool Bring out the thunder from out Dat Taw Gyaing (a) Hampshire tigers, bears, deer, gaur and wild into the ground, forming a small in Pyin Oo Lwin so there was no the skies boars. The jeep he used has a trail- underground stream and appear mishap. We were all experts in What though the odds be great er carriage. He was a fine marks- somewhere below to join up with swimming and diving. or small man and an avid hunter, and his other small streams in the plains When we all came up from Our old school will win over all, By Ye Htut the pool, John said “Wait for a While her loyal sons go marching, Falls – An Episode of a Boy while.” And carrying a bamboo Onwards to victory, Rah, Rah, shaft which he had sharpened one Rah.” AT Taw Gyaing is orig- were from the Red House, one of Yusuf, a Muslim, and Peter Fong, bicycle. Some bicycles had air was no motor or traffic at all, either in a group. Don’t go astray or wan- end into a spear went to a place After reaching the Pyin Oo inal Myanmar words the four divisions of our St. Albert’s a Chinese, whose father owned a pumps and backside carries to from Pyin Oo Lwin or from Man- der about in pairs or alone. Don’t near the waterfall and speared a Lwin Independence Monument, meaning a Canyon English High School formed in Chinese restaurant. Yusuf’s fa- carry a passenger. dalay side. In those days, traffic call out each other by name. Use big fish. It was a mountain white Saw Weiland followed the other Dwhere the sacred Rel- such a way for competition among ther was a rich merchant owning We would bring side bags with was very light on this highway and numbers for names. You five are catfish weighing about two viss two to return the bicycle and we ics are enshrined, of whom, most students in sports as well as in a store selling rice, oil and other food such as biscuits, dried bread, most freight went by railway. We now Number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, okay? and white in color. The fall water pedaled home. So that was the likely of a holy person. It does not other activities such as academic goods. We all expressed our inter- fried noodles or parata packets, reached Anisakan about an hour Understand me?” He said and we had a lot of lime absorbed in it so happy ending of our excursion. mention a waterfall, was it not there and discipline. est in the waterfall. gluttonous rice bundles and water later, sweating and puffing without all nodded. “Now you all can go, that fish was very white in color. As I reminiscent now about when the legend started. Now it is St. Albert’s Don Bosco boys If we wanted to go to the wa- bottles. I had a British Army side any mishap. The Brother Prefect good luck. Don’t stay too late.” he “People had mistaken big white Pyin Oo Lwin and Anisakan and also known as Hampshire falls, a were those who having passed terfall in a group excursion, it’s not bag with canvas shoulder strap at Don Bosco welcomed us with concluded. fish swimming in the sunlight for most of all about Dat Taw Gyaing, waterfall discovered by a British out from Anisakan Seminary and very troublesome because we could and water canteen also with shoul- breakfast of fried rice and tea. He We followed John along a human ghosts.” John said. “Large the places had changed greatly colonial official at the close of the sent to our school’s seminary for inform the Brother Prefect of Ani- der strap for myself and my broth- was a middle –aged Karen with a footpath until we reached a place mountain catfish have black heads because it is now a major resting 19th century, and named after him. further education. They attended skan Don Bosco in advance and he er. Biscuits, dried bread and sticky very kind face. We wolfed down the of what seemed to be the edge of and necks so they were mistak- point on the Mandalay-Lashio It is about 8 miles from the town of classes together with us as normal could send along a guide, offered rice packets and some sweets and fried rice as we were very hungry. the hill. There was an adjoining en for hair and the face from far Road. Anisakan, a small village Pyin Oo Lwin (May Myo), very near students. Paul and the deal was on with the a pen knife would go in my bag. A A senior boy will be our guide, one in front. John stopped at the looked like human.” We had our then was already a town in itself, Anisakan, a village on the Manda- We were very young then in D-Day fixed on next Sunday. lighter was also in my mind. he told us. John, he called out, and point and looked down. Then, he lunch with barbecued fish and the abandoned airport is now ex- lay-Pyin Oo Lwin highway. Anisa- 1956 – that is 62 years ago. While We discussed about the ex- We were to inspect our bi- bring along the bamboo rod-stick mentioned us to follow. It was a our food from our bags. Every one panded and active. How are the kan was then known for two things, playing football and resting, Paul, cursion the next day. We decided cycles’ worn-out tires and wheel for them, he added. John came path down between the two hills shared with John who took some canyon and the falls? That I don’t there is an air field for small aircraft the Don Bosco boy, told us about to ride there on bicycles. Every- chains and change them at repair out with five six-feet long, one-inch whose sides were very steep. It choice items, put in on a banana know for I had not been there since nearby, and a Christian missionary the waterfall at Aniskan. I was 14 body had one except Saw Weiland. shop, if necessary. All were warned in diameter sticks to lean on in must be a gully where the water leaf and offered it to the mountain then, that is 62 long years. novice seminary existed there long years old from the 8th standard Yusuf volunteered to lend his elder to keep healthy during this period. climbing and descending. John flowed down in the rainy season. spirits at a large tree. At that mo- I had been to Zee Bin Gyi ago. This seminary was a school and the others in the discussion brother’s bicycle for Weiland, “It’s Next Sunday, we were to meet at seemed to be a tough boy though We climbed slowly down and had ment, two mountain crows, unseen where Naw Taung shot the large for youthful novice missionary were around the same age, one new”, he said, and it has a repair 6 AM sharp at the Independence he was about sixteen. He seemed had to use both hands, one for the before, flew off from a tree top and man-eating tiger because there brothers of the Roman Catholic from the 8th standard, two from tool leather pouch attached to the Monument on Mandalay – Lashio to be a Danu ethnic, the local race. leaning stick and the other to pull cawed loudly. “See, the mountain are government training insti- Church and called Don Bosco after the 7th standard and one from the saddle and can repair punctures road. It was summer and already He wore a worn-out British army saplings to slow up. After going and jungle spirits are satisfied.” tutes there now, where I had gone a Christian saint. 6th standard who is my younger of tire tubes with it. We were all bright by that time. shirt and khaki shorts and old am- down for about 300 feet, the ground exclaimed John. We were also very many times for lecturing before I learned about the place from brother. The 8th standard boy was very thankful. My brother could The summer morning was munition boots. There was a coil leveled but it was full of large rocks satisfied and happy. my retirement. Along the China a Don Bosco boy who was a mem- Saw Weiland, a Karen ethnic, the ride along with his junior Humber cool as we cycled along up and of rope slung across his shoulders and boulders where the flowing We wanted to see the dark road were places that had been PHOTO: ChanThar ber of our junior football team. We two from the 7th standard were cycle which was in fact a ladies down the small hillocks. There and a British army canvas belt on down water had eroded the soil place behind the waterfall but 7 APRIL 2019 6 COMICS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 7 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 7

Ms. Moon Final year Honours ( English ) Dagon University

HEN young, I learnt Geography. I have known about the Geographical beauty of our motherland as a lesson since then. The beauty and usefulness of the great rivers called Ayeyarwady, Chindwin, Sittaung and Thanlwin have been well known. In W addition, the beauty of Inlay lake from Shan hill which is figuratively called as a river of mountaintop by many foreigners has been heard. Then, I have also known the beauty of the mountain ranges – Rakhine Yoma and Bago Yoma over which there are endless scenery of green and lush forest. There are numerous flora and fauna and unexplored natural resources in that dense forest. I felt that feeling just in the school lesson that our Geography teachers explained. However, after the abundant use of color television and powerful access of internet, I can feel the real scenery of those beauties as if I had been there not needing to go there by myself. It is Myanmar’s Geographical sceneries that are very beautiful. What is more, there are abundance of above and underground natural resources. For this very reason, there are abundance of those who are salivating and craving for our natural resources. Some of them felt so frustrated and greedy that they deliberately had bullied our nation with the weapons, invaded our motherland and taken over the position. They were the colo- nialists and fascists. In fact, the sovereignty and the stability of territory of a country must be acknowledged and regarded by any other country. It must not be invaded and insulted. This is the international and fundamental ethic that every country must obey and pra- tise. Only those who say themselves as gentlemen from large countries provoked the citizens of other country, bullied them and invaded the others’ territory. These can have been seen on the pages of World History up to now. Myanmar people are those who want to live, lived and are living in the green and lush environment in eternal peace. However, they are not idiots, plastic dolls or stumps of trees. They are those who are never going to bow their heads to the insulters. They are those who will never forget the guys who deliberately insulted them and invaded their land, as well. Though they are deeply religious, their blood is greatly thick for their motherland inherited from their ancestors. If one wants to know how sharp Myanmar people’s swords are, ask the fascists and colonialists. They had ever tried the taste of their swords very well. At the present moment, there have already been those who are starting to pick a quarrel Myanmar’s sovereignty and the stability of Myanmar’s territory. There is also the atmosphere which supports them with cash and technology in spreading information. In reality, it is not peculiar since both of them are the same bottle and the same stop- cork. The insulters and the supporters are in good association with for both of them are equally wicked and cunning. Nevertheless, I, from here, give a dauntless warning to those who are picking a quarrel to our sovereignty and stability of our territory and those who are supporting and inciting them behind the curtain with some lines of verse… “…Though we just want to kiss The bud of peace Yet in an unkind situation We probably will have to draw The Battle-sword left by our grandpa…” In fact, the actual nationalism is the really sharp sword, isn’t it? 7 APRIL 2019 8 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

FROM PAGE- S-5 causing ethic locals from nearby village to flee as not in Myanmar history for a thousand years. The king- to be caught in crossfire of government troops and ADVERTISE IN doms of Hsipaw, Hsenwi and Namkham were places rebels. They become displaced refugees, which are in Bagan’s King Anawratha’s pathway on his famous plentiful today. NEW SUPPLEMENT march from Mandalay area to Yunnan to obtain the Nearly 95 % of Myanmar was once covered with holy relics from the Governor of Yunnan where the forest before the arrival of the British. The made our The Global New Light of Myanmar is legend of Saw Mun Hla, the Namkham Princess who timber a commodity that was demanded worldwide. issuing a 24-page Special Supplement became Anawratha’s Queen, had been recounted in Before then, the whole northern part of the country, every Sunday Bagan history. including Katha and Bhamo areas, the Shan plateau, Is still the canyon quiet and beautiful like heaven the great mountain ranges called the Yomas such as Publish your Display Ad, Notice Ad, before? I doubt because of the year round visits of Rakhine, Pegu, Tenasserim were all heavily forested Trademark Ad, Obituary Ad, Property Ad, tourists from afar as well as those from around the areas rich in teak and valuable hardwoods. Apart classified Ad, and Tender in the Global New whole country. Pyin Oo Lwin has become a booming from the alluvial plains, even the great river basins Light of Myanmar, the highest circulation overpopulated place. St. Albert’s is no longer there were full of forests. English newspaper in Myanmar. together with Don Bosco, its sub-institution. Gone The pillage was unprecedented in the two cen- since 1965, but I hope it resurrects someday. I also turies before World War II when the British fled the FUNDS, EXPERTISE NEEDED TO OVERCOME ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES NATIONAL PAGE-8 (OPINION) Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker receives NATIONAL don’t know where my other companions of the excur- country. During Ne Win’s era, the looting of natural Australian ambassador Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief receives Asia Pacific Division Head from Swiss foreign ministry sion are, except my brother who is now Professor Dr. resources was partially controlled but after the great PAGE-5 PAGE-6

Vol. V, No. 354, 1 Paing Soe, retired Rector of the Institute of Dental st Waxing of Tagu 1380 ME upheaval in 1988, intensive greed of the selfish was www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Friday, 5 April 2019 Medicine, Retd Chairman of Myanmar Hiking and wholly ignored by responsible persons. Even now- visits Mawlamyine, Chaungzon Mountaineering Association and present Chairman adays, you can see giant multiple wheeled trucks of Myanmar Dental Council. carrying 50-ton loads of wood heading for the border Around there the thick and the lustrous forests areas, wharfs, and construction sites in the hundreds are all denuded now, and so is the wildlife, valuable in daily. So the countryside is now becoming a waste- tigers shot by the scores yearly, and all the hills land of bald hills and bare plains. barren, the whole ecosystem has changed, so must My memories are fading and my hands unsteady be the creeks that abounded with water would now and my eyes blurred because I am already 77 years State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses departmental officials and local poople in Mawlamyine, Mon State, yesterday. STATE COUNSELLOR Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Chairper Pyi Taw by special flight and ar PHOTO: MNA son of the Central Committee for- rived in Mawlamyine, Mon State,- resentatives, departmental offi- Development of Border Areas yesterday. cials and local ethnic nationals. construction works conducted be shallow and shrunk. When I was in Zee Bin Gyi, I old and suffering from lung cancer. I wonder now if I and National Races accompa- The State Counsellor and From there the State Coun- on the platform of the pagoda, planations of works conducted nied by Union Ministers Lt-Gen party were welcomed at the sellor went to Kyaikthanlan Pa- Deputy Minister for Construc- to prevent further damages, Kyaw Swe, Lt-Gen Ye Aung, U Mawlamyine airport by Mon goda in Mawlamyine and paid tion explained about the damag- ongoing reconstruction and Min Thu, Dr. Aung Thu and U State Chief Minister Dr. Aye Zan, homage to the Buddha images es caused to the pagoda platform maintenance works. The entire Ohn Win and officials left Nay State Hluttaw Speaker Daw Tin with flower, water and oil lamps. due to strong winds and rains on reconstruction and maintenance could see the sheer barren cliffs and the tiger cave can write my life experience in the Army for 40 years. Ei, state ministers, Hluttaw rep- After the State Counsellor 17 June 2018 inside the pagoda work was estimated to be about INSIDE TODAY had inspected the repair and re congregation hall. The Deputy K 2,000 million of which K 871 - Minister provided detailed ex- million donation had been re- NATIONAL ceived already. Union Minister U Min NATIONAL SEE PAGE-2 Thu meets GAD staff Union Minister U Kyaw that has become a recluse for a young learned monk I hope to do so in my last days. With this thought in NATIONAL of Mon State Tin attends 3rd Switzerland Foreign Myanmar- Office Union Attorney SPECIAL ARTICLE PAGE-6 Consultations General receives Reforms of Union Auditor General Australian PAGE-5 Office: Checking and Balancing for Ambassador Enhancement of Public Finance who is practicing meditation. The trees and bushes my head, I conclude my story. PAGE-5 Management PAGE-8+9 are all gone and the hills eroded by the rain and wind. Nowadays, newspaper stories highlight in pic- [The author is a retired Colonel and a Research tures the felling of large trees with power chainsaws Officer who had once won the National Prize for and giant trucks being loaded by tracked vehicles Literature (Political Category). He is also a winner Hotline – 09974424848 with heavyweight lifts. The situation is the worst of the Distinguished Service Medal (First Class).] in the border areas where rebels have sold large [email protected] tracts of forests to purchase arms and supplies and

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