SUPPORT TO FISHERY SECTOR AMIDST COVID-19 SHOULD NOT BE DELAYED PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL NATIONAL Union Minister U Kyaw Tin participates in the Farmers to get COVID-19 relief loans of High-Level Videoconference on Belt and Road K50,000 per acre International Cooperation PAGE-3 PAGE-3

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INSIDE TODAY VP U Myint Swe presides over coord NATIONAL rd MoFA, MoIC, meeting to prepare for 73 Martyr’s Day UAGO, UCSB brief on 4th-year performances PAGE-4

NATIONAL MoI holds meeting on production of voter awareness TV programmes PAGE-2

NATIONAL National Skill Standard Authority launches trial web portal PAGE - 2 Vice President U Myint Swe discusses organizing of 73rd Anniversary of Martyr’s Day on 19 June 2020. PHOTO: MNA

NATIONAL ICE President U My- work committee meeting on 15 ing of wreaths at the Martyr’s national leaders and the at- H&T Minister, Korean int Swe, in his capaci- June and Union Minister for Re- Mausoleum in Yangon, nation- tendees to stay in their vehicles Ambassador discuss ty as the patron of the ligious Affairs and Culture Thura al flag raising and salute in the before their turn for paying re- COVID impacts on Vcentral committee for U Aung Ko chaired his central compound of the Secretariat spects in line with the guidelines tourism industry organizing the 73rd Anniversary committee meeting on 17 June. (former Office of the Ministers) of the Ministry of Health and Martyrs’ Day, chaired its sec- The Vice President re- and offering meals to members Sports. ond coordination meeting at the minded the meeting attendees of the Sangha at Zabuthiri Hall of The Vice President con- Yangon Region government yes- to follow preventive and control Nay Pyi Taw Council Office and tinued to give instructions and terday. measures of COVID-19 in or- the Yangon City Hall, dedicated comments about traffic control The Vice President dis- ganizing the Martyr’s Day event to the fallen martyrs on 19 July. on rehearsal days and the main cussed the works of the central this year, especially spraying dis- However, public access to event, protocol guidelines for PAGE - 7 committee, work committee, infectants at the event places, the Bogyoke Aung San Museum the Union ministries and diplo- security committee and seven medical tests of staff members building on Natmauk Street in mats, awareness programmes sub-committees which imple- who will perform duties there Yangon, meeting room where on TV channels, newspapers, LOCAL NEWS mented their tasks in accord- and arrangements for social dis- the martyrs were assassinated radios and IEC materials, and Monsoon paddy ance with the 26 decisions made tancing in line with the guide- at the Secretariat and the parlia- only limited numbers to assign seeds provided in the first coordination meeting lines of Ministry of Health and mentary meeting hall will not be duty for rehearsal at the flag- free of charge in held in Nay Pyi Taw on 3 June. Sports. allowed this year. raising and salute ceremony in Hlegu tsp Yangon Region Chief Min- The events which will be Arrangements will be made the Secretariat. PAGE - 10 ister U Phyo Min Thein led the organized this year include lay- for the family members of late SEE PAGE-2

23 new cases of COVID-19 in Myanmar on 19 June, total figure reaches 286

Updated at 8 pm, 19 June 2020 New Persons under Investigation from the Total Case Total Death 286 New Case 23 Tally 6 past 24 hours to 12 noon of 19 June 2020

Recovery Update on 19 June 2020 after two consecutive tests New PUI 33 Total New Discharged Recovery 192 Recovery 5 from Hospital 177 SEE PAGE-11 20 JUNE 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR VP U Myint Swe presides over coord meeting ...

FROM PAGE-1 in Nay Pyi Taw, and Yangon City coordination in management, events. gave comments and advice to He also discussed healthcare Hall and security plans for the security and healthcare matters. The heads of work commit- ensure coordination and inspect- measures to be taken at the cere- events. Yangon Region Chief Minis- tee also discussed coordination ed preparations for the event at monies to offer “soon” (day meal) Union Minister Thura U ter U Phyo Min Thein present- among the committees. the Martyr’s Mausoleum.—MNA to Sanghas at the Zabuthiri Hall Aung Ko made suggestions for ed social distancing plans at the The Vice President then (Translated by Aung Khin)

MoI holds meeting on production of voter awareness TV programmes

The Ministry of Information held a meeting on production of voter awareness TV pro- grammes yesterday for the 2020 General Election. Present at the meeting were Union Minister for In- formation Dr Pe Myint, Dep- uty Minister U Aung Hla Tun, department heads and other officials. MRTV Director-General U Ye Naing first explained broad- casting of election awareness programmes starting from 17 June, and plans to air election songs and films in early July. Samples of the TV spots, Union Information Minister Dr Pe Myint looks at presentation of the 2020 General Election voter awareness programme on 19 June. PHOTO: MNA songs and information pro- grammes were then played. cooperation with the Union The Union Minister and the distancing in the productions of information about 2020 General Permanent Secretary U Election Commission in the pro- Deputy Minister then instruct- programmes and to make pro- Election—MNA (Translated by Myo Myint Maung briefed on duction of these programmes. ed to follow guidelines of social grammes attractive with useful Zaw Htet Oo)

National Skill Standard Authority launches trial web portal

The web portal of the Nation- focal ministry, the Ministry of by the Union Minister, Deputy During the meeting, the Di- training schools. al Skill Standard Authority Labour, Immigration and Popu- Minister, Permanent Secretary, rector-General of the Depart- The Union Minister said (NSSA), www.nsa.gov.mm, had lation, in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. directors-general, and other of- ment of Labour said the NSSA they must make the NSSA web a trial version launched at its The meeting was attended ficials. web portal was assisted by GIZ portal to become a networking and Information Matrix Co. Ltd system that for the changing and began in January 2019 and future work and need to con- the Director of the Skills De- nect it to the national server. velopment Sub-department ex- He called for suggestions on plained the various stages of the improvement after the trial design and system construction launch and thanked GIZ and of the web portal. Information Matrix Co. Ltd. Next, Union Minister U The NSSA web portal will Thein Swe said the NSSA web provide information on job op- portal can provide information portunities, vocational training in real time to all stakeholders courses, job skill expertise re- in raising the skills of the My- views and certificates of skill anmar workforce. He said it is acknowledgments. The authen- difficult to achieve long-term ticity of national skill certificates sustainability depending on the can also be checked online. — Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population launches web portal of the National Skill Standard government’s budget and ex- MNA Authority on 19 June. PHOTO: MNA pressed his desire to link with (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)

MoHA, MoD, MoHS to Total COVID-19 figure reaches 286 after maximum hold press conferences 23 positive cases in single day on 19 June

on 22 June THE Ministry of Health and Sports report- persons are the returnees from Thailand ed the maximum number of 23 COVID-19 and 4 from Malaysia. THE Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the confirmed cases of the country in a single Out of the 286 positive cases, six pa- Ministry of Health and Sports will hold joint press conferences day on 19 June, bringing the total number tients have died, 192 have recovered, and on their fourth-year performances at the Office No.7 of the Min- of people tested positive to 286. 177 were discharged from respective hos- istry of Information in Nay Pyi Taw at 1 pm on 22 June.—MNA­ Among 23 newly infected persons, 19 pitals.—MNA 20 JUNE 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Union Minister U Kyaw Tin participates in the High-Level Videoconference on Belt and Road International Cooperation

adoption of the COVID-19 Eco- nomic Relief Plan (CERP). Union Minister also encour- aged BRI participating countries to foster cooperation by setting up an arrangement to provide necessary medical equipment and supplies to the countries in need in responding to the pandemic. He also stressed the importance of keeping supply chains and ensuring smooth cross-border movement of food commodities and essential med- ical equipment and supplies through closer macroeconomic policy coordination, ensuring the smooth flow of cross-border bi- lateral trade with China. He also Union Minister U Kyaw Tin attends the High-Level Videoconference on Belt and Road International Cooperation on Combatting COVID-19. emphasized the need to work PHOTO: MNA together to move forward BRI UNION Minister for Interna- Development Programme. digital economy, health care in- Union Minister U Kyaw Tin projects in accordance with the tional Cooperation U Kyaw Tin At the meeting, the Minis- dustry, food security, and explo- informed the meeting that My- respective national development participated in the High-Level ters shared their national efforts ration of new sources of growth anmar had so far been able to plan and policies, early imple- Videoconference on Belt and in addressing the challenges of to mitigate the global economic keep the COVID-19 under con- mentation of foreign investment Road International Coopera- the COVID-19 pandemic and dis- and social disruption caused by trol, attributing to the "Whole- projects and promotion of trade tion on Combatting COVID-19 cussed matters on cooperation the COVID-19. They also encour- of-Nation" approach taken by the to enhance economic growth, so- at 6:30 pm on 18 June 2020 from by extending mutual support, aged business friendly policies, government by mobilizing the cio-economic development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sharing timely and necessary particularly for micro, small and strength of people and support creation of job opportunities, Nay Pyi Taw. information, upgrading the medium enterprises (MSMEs) of the partners in its efforts for despite the challenges posed by The meeting was chaired by capacity of public health sys- and vulnerable economic sec- prevention and containment of the global pandemic. Mr Wang Yi, State Councilor and tem, promoting joint scientific tors. They also emphasized the the COVID-19. He also stressed The joint Statement of the Foreign Minister of the People's research and international di- importance of promoting eco- that adhering to the principle of High-Level Videoconference on Republic of China, and was at- alogues among health profes- nomic, social, fiscal, financial "Leaving no one behind", Myan- Belt and Road International Co- tended by the Foreign Ministers sionals and providing assistance and environmental sustainability mar's response to the COVID-19 operation "Combatting the COV- and other Ministers concerned to countries in need in the fight of projects. They also stressed covers the whole strata of society ID-19 with Solidarity" was issued from 26 Partner Countries of Belt against the pandemic. that deepening Belt and Road including IDPs, EAOs and peo- at the meeting. Also present at and Road Cooperation, the Di- The Ministers also ex- Cooperation would contribute ple with disabilities. He also ex- the Videoconference were the rector-General of World Health changed views on the importance to socio-economic development, plained Myanmar's endeavours Permanent Secretary and sen- Organization, and the Admin- of enhancing cooperation among poverty alleviation and economic to mitigate the economic impacts ior officials from the Ministry of istration of the United Nations BRI countries in such areas as recovery. of the pandemic including the Foreign Affairs.—MNA Farmers to get COVID-19 relief loans of K50,000 per acre

THE Myanma Agricultural tor, boost agricultural pro- granting K1,471 billion of for us.” Markets have been dy and sesames. Money ers,” he added. Development Bank-MADB duction, and increase the monsoon loan, and will pro- closed since COVID-19 is needed to prepare the The Myanma Agricul- under the Ministry of Plan- speed of cash flow among vide K600 million of one- outbreak, and crops are farms. tural Development Bank ning, Finance and Indus- the public. Its interest rate, year COVID-19 relief loan. not sold yet. Even though “If we borrow money will provide the COVID-19 try will provide farmers which is the same rate of In addition to the some shops and markets from others, the interest relief loans to farmers nationwide the loan of K current agricultural loan, MADB’s loans, JICA loans are now open, the prices rate is high; the govern- through its 57 banks and 50,000 per acre from the is 5 per cent,” U Min Thu that each farmers get up of the crops are not good. ment’s COVID-19 relief 151 branches.—Myo Min Special COVID-19 Relief said. to K50 million were also Farms were prepared loan, whose interest is low, Naing (Translated by Loan, according to U Min Farmers in all regions provided to famers for to cultivate monsoon pad- is very helpful for our farm- Kyaw Zin Tun) Thu, MADB’s Managing and states including Nay purchasing agricultural Director. Pyi Taw Council Area will machineries, he said. The COVID-19 relief get the relief loan for their He adds that a total loan, which totally amounts total 12 million acres of of 5, 000 farmers were al- to K600 billion nationwide, farms. ready given the loans of will be given to farmers All farmers across K200 billion with up to 40- starting from 22 June. the country who fully paid year loan term. It is very In addition to the mon- their previous loans are beneficial for farmers in the soon loan that farmers get eligible for the relief loan. long term. K150,000 per acre, the relief Each farmer can borrow U Zaw San Htay, a loan was provided by the the loan for up to 10 acres farmer from Salin Town- government to farmers of their farms. ship, said, “We get winter amid COVID-19. The bank already pro- loan, monsoon loan and “The loan is given vided K362 billion of win- COVID loan as agricultural to help farmers for their ter loan and K18 billion of loans. Getting this addition- A staff member of Myanma Agricultural Development Bank giving out loan to a losses in agricultural sec- monsoon loans, is currently al relief loan is very helpful farmer. PHOTO: MYO THU HEIN 20 JUNE 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MoFA, MoIC, UAGO, UCSB brief on 4th-year performances

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, updated versions after submit- the Ministry of International ting them to the President’s Of- Cooperation and the Union At- fice, introduced the Online Appli- torney-General Office and the cation System (OAS), posting the Union Civil Service Board organ- activities on the www.ucsb.gov. ized their press briefings on their mm and Facebook page Union 4th-year performances yesterday. Civil Service Board Myanmar, and creating Mobile App for ap- Union Civil Service Board plication of officer positions. U Saw Valentine, the mem- The e-library system has set ber of Union Civil Service Board, up at the two central civil service explained appointment, promo- institutes, with preparations for tion, transfers, training, setting conducting the courses in blend- rules and principles for the of- ed e-learning system, reciprocal ficers. In the 4th-year of this ad- evaluations among the trainees, ministration, the UCSB elected learning management system, 1,370 officers for ministries and tests, other ICT courses. organizations, section process The USCB has planned to of 227 vacant position and 1,303 implement the e-Recruitment Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of International Cooperation explain their performances during the assistant health officers. and integrated Civil Service Sys- 4th-year term of present administration on 19 June. PHOTO : MNA The USCB conducted psy- tem in 2019-2020 financial year cho tests in helping the min- and to conduct training cours- ministries and the new edition of Meanwhile, the State Coun- uty Prime Minister of Viet Nam istries and organizations, pro- es online during the COVID-19 civil service ethics. sellor made eight overseas vis- and the Deputy Prime Minister motion into gazette officers, threats. its to China from 25 to 27 April of Serbia. transfers of officers from the From reform programmes, Ministry of Foreign Af- 2019 for the Second Belt and During the President’s Ministry of Defence to the civil the USCB has expected the re- fairs and Ministry of In- Road Initiative (BRI) Summit, friendly visit to India, the MoU departments, and management sults of improvement of govern- ternational Cooperation to Cambodia from 27 to 28 April and 10 agreements were signed. courses for all the levels of of- ment’s administration mecha- Permanent Secretary U Soe 2019 at the invitation of its prime During the visit of State ficers. nism, generating civil service Han from the Ministry of Foreign minister, from 1 to 43 June 2019 Counsellor to China, the five- In their 4th year of the pres- employees who can perform Affairs explained the 4th-year to the Czech Republic, from 5 to years development plan for econ- ent government, the USCB could their duties continuously in or- performances of the Ministry 7 June 2019 to Hungary, to Thai- omy and trade cooperation, the generate 18,273 trainee officers, ganizing manners, strengthen- of Foreign Affairs and the Minis- land from 20 to 23 June 2019 for four-agreements for cooperation and issued the Civil Service Per- ing their leadership role with try of International Cooperation attending the 34h ASEAN Sum- in economy and technologies. sonnel System on 4 October 2019 progressive attitudes through on international relations and mit, from 20 to 24 October 2019 Myanmar and Nepal signed for the improvement of the State learnings, trainings and meth- cooperation in promoting the to Japan for coronation of Japa- two agreements, and Myanmar administrative machinery and ods, and for improvement of interests of country and people nese King, from 31 October to 4 and ROK signed cooperation the consistency of the functions transparency among civil ser- in the international arena, and November 2019 to Thailand for agreement, MoU and 33 letters. of service personnel. It also man- vice members. the works of ministries based attending the 35th ASEAN Sum- Diplomatic relations were aged to amend 7 articles in the Regarding the media ques- on the Five Principles of Peace- mit and from 25 to 17 November extended to the Republic of Be- Union Civil Service Board Law. tions, U Khin Maung Win, the ful Coexistence in practising an 2019 to attend the 30th Anniver- nin and the Togolese Republic The UCSB will issue a re- Permanent Secretary of USCB, Independent and Active Foreign sary of ASEAN-ROK Summit in 2019, making foreign ties with port of the public opinion on the answered the 97,443 officers and Policy. and ROK-Mekong Summit. 193 countries out of 123. State service personnel which 920,385 other ranks, excluding The President made three Vice President U Myint Swe The two ministries are also was collected from 2, 520 house- the members of Tatmadaw and state foreign visits: the first one visited China from 18 to 22 Sep- working for finalizing demar- holds in Nay Pyi Taw, regions Myanmar Police Force, are in is to Viet Nam from 10 to 14 May tember 2019 to attend the 16th cation of borders with the five and states under the directives civil service duties across the 2019 for working visit and the China-ASEAN Expo. neighouring countries such as of Union Government Office. country, and 2,532 personnel left United Nations Day of Vesak, Vice President U Henry Van Thailand, India, China, Laos and Leadership development out of the duties. the second one is to India from Thio visited Indonesia from 19 to Bangladesh. scheme for advanced civil ser- Member of USCB U Saw 30 to 31 May 2019 for swearing-in 21 October 2019 to attend swear- Consular services of these vice management report has Valentine and Permanent Sec- of an Indian Prime Minister Mr ing-in of its president, to Cambo- ministries earned K34 billion been issued in Myanmar and retary U Khine Maung Win then Narendra Modi and the third vis- dia from 18 to 21 November 2019 (US$22.26 million) during the English languages. answered to the media ques- it is official visit to India invited to attend the 2nd Asia-Pacific 4th year of the present admin- The USCB also reviewed tions, including appointment of by its President from 26 to 29 Summit and to Korea from 3 to istration. civil service ethics and produced permanent staff, advisors at the February 2020. 5 February 2020 to attend the The MoFA arranged relief World Peace Summit. and repatriation flights to bring Foreign leaders also made back a total of 4,587 Myanmar official visits to Myanmar— ROK nationals stranded abroad due President Moon Jae-in and wife to outbreak of COVID-19 up to from 3 to 5 September 2019, Ne- 18 June 2020. pali President Bidya Devi from Opportunities for capacity 16 to 20 October 2019, Vietnam- building of 11,740 civil service ese Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan staff were created between 2016 Phuc from 16 to 18 November and 2020 under the Initiative for 2019, Chinese President Xi Jin- ASEAN Integration (IAI). ping from 17 and 18 January 2020 The $6.7 million from Me- in the year of 70th anniversary kong-Lancang Special Fund diplomatic relations between (2020) for 22 projects of 10 gov- the two countries as the first ernment ministries was received Chinese president to Myanmar and an agreement was reached after 20 years of his predecessor with the member countries for Jiang Zemin, the Vice President establishing the Mekong-ROK Seychelles, the Deputy Prime Biodiversity Centre in Myanmar. The Union Civil Service Board holds a press briefing on 4th-year performances 19 June. PHOTO: MNA Minister of Cambodia, the Dep- SEE PAGE-5 20 JUNE 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 MoFA, MoIC, UAGO, UCSB brief on 4th-year ...

FROM PAGE-4 site was successfully launched on 24 May 2018 with assistance The Independent Commis- from KOICA and has a resource sion of Enquiry was formed in of over 9100 legal information, 2018, with the Chairperson of including laws and conventions, Philippine Ambassador Rosario that are updated regularly. The G.Manalo and the commission Code of Ethics for Law Officers presented its final report to the was published to increase pub- President on 20 January 2020. lic trust in the OUAG and its The works of ministries branches and has been included could prevent international as a separate subject in training pressures at UN Security Coun- courses. cil until now. The dossier management Myanmar managed to face and document management against the Gambia’s accusa- system was implemented with tion of Crime of Genocide at the help from USAID and 8 pilot International Court of Justice. legal offices have been opened The State Counsellor at- to ensure case efficiency and tended hearings on provisional authenticity. The Special Prose- measures at the ICJ from 10 to The Union Attorney-General Office holds press briefing on 4th-year performances 19 June. PHOTO: MNA cution Unit was formed with the 12 December 2019. Director-General of the Prose- The MoFA also contributed notifications and directives and torney-General and the Deputy to continue criminal investiga- cution and Legislative Vetting its diplomatic efforts to name 437 regulations, and translated Minister for Home Affairs as tion related to Rakhine State Department and 24 legal offi- Bagan as a UNESCO World 38 enacted laws and bylaws and vice-chairmen. and to press charges if suffi- cials and held 7 workshops in Heritage Site in June 2019. 26 regulations and government The group disseminates cient evidence was found, as collaboration with the US De- The ministry also worked orders from Myanmar to Eng- legal information and access instructed to the OUAG. partment of Justice. for health insurances of diplo- lish in the 4th year. to justice for everyone while The President’s Office Next, Permanent Secre- matic staff in 29 offices. The Legal Advice Depart- receiving 731 reports on justice formed the Criminal Investi- tary Dr Thida Oo replied to a In responding to the media ment reviewed, advised on, and in the two years since its forma- gation and Prosecution Body question from the media on the questions, Permanent Secre- published 952 matters related to tion. They published the Justice with the Union Attorney-Gen- current activities of the Special tary U Soe Han said that My- international and ASEAN laws, for the Public Strategic Plan eral as Chairman and with ten Unit on International Criminal anmar missions abroad are 1,267 matters related to busi- (2019-2023) in January 2019 and members on 24 January to Justice and the OUAG’s han- helping its nationals, either ness contracts signed between organized 34 seminars. fulfill these tasks. The group dling of assistance and advisory legal or illegal, in the respec- government departments and The Bar Council held 3 consists of deputy ministers opinons related to the matter tive countries, their return to domestic and foreign private work meetings in the fourth from relevant departments, of the International Court of home during COVID-19, delay companies, and 654 general le- year and reviewed 1,115 applica- Deputy Judge Advocate-Gen- Justice. of reparation for 3,000 Myan- gal advice. tions for high court lawyers and eral, directors-general, and the Dr Thida Oo said as they mar nationals who are servicing The Prosecution and Legal sent them with remarks to the deputy chief of Myanmar Police need more experience on in- prison terms due to breaching Vetting Department has com- Supreme Court of the Union. Force. This group has called ternational criminal justice, the immigration laws of respec- pleted 508 criminal appeals, 25 The Bar Council also is- four meetings and submitted special unit compiles research tive countries, while priority special criminal appeals, 909 sues smart cards for high court its report on the work they have papers and advisory opinions. is being given to other people criminal case preparations, lawyers and the law amending done from 24 to 30 January 2020 She said the OUAG has lead facing more difficulties, prob- verification of 38 capital pun- the Bar Council Act was enact- to the President’s Office on 1 the formation to implement the lems of Myanmar citizens in ishments, 11 general criminal ed in June 2019 while the bylaw May 2020. ICOE report and has formed Malaysia during the COVID-19, cases submitted, and 35 special for electing the Bar Council and The Special Unit on Inter- task forces and advises them the ministry’s implementations general criminal cases submit- regulations for electing in the national Criminal Justice was on strategy. She said the special of provisional measures of ICJ ted. The department accepted Bar Council has been enact- formed with the President’s unit compiled research papers and preparation for the sec- 39 writs on behalf of the Union ed. According to Bylaw Section Order on 25 November 2019 to for the ICJ matter as well. ond report to be submitted in Government while the OUAG 4-(a), the Bar Council election investigate the allegations of Dr Thida Oo said they November during the period gave legal advice for 238 crimi- will be held on 2 August 2020 human rights violations in Ra- have formed executive com- of General Election, directives nal cases before filing charges. with 15 members, of which 11 khine State. The special unit mittees and working commit- to the respective embassies for The Administrative De- will be elected high court law- consists of representatives tees at various levels for the the return of undocumented partment has opened 4 train- yers. from the Union Attorney-Gen- ICJ with OUAG members in Myanmar nationals, request ing courses for legal officers, The Legal Translation eral Office, the Ministry of those committees. She said of budget at the Pyidaungsu organized 65 workshops with Commission was established Defence, and the Ministry of they implement provisional Hluttaw for legal dispute at domestic and foreign organ- with Order No.16/2016 by the Foreign Affairs. measures such as writing re- ICJ, charges for lawyer servic- izations, published 2nd issue President’s Office and reformed The ASEAN Law Asso- ports, translating, suggesting es, inviting former Myanmar of the 11th volume of the 2018 with Order No.31/2017. The Un- ciation (ALA) was formed in on improvements. She said citizens for the services in the law and bylaw documents legal ion Attorney-General serves as February 1979 in Jakarta, In- the OUAG translates, issues development of the country and journal, letters for legal offices, Chairman of the Legal Trans- donesia, and Myanmar became directives related to preventing practices in diplomatic ethics. issues 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of translat- lation Commission that has 12 a member in 2012 while formed hate-speech, adhering to the ed legal books, the Bar Council members. The commission has the ALA Myanmar in July 2013. Genocide Convention, and pre- Union Attorney-General Act, books on bylaws and reg- translated 24 of 81 laws from The committee was renewed venting destruction of evidence. Office ulations for electing high court English to Myanmar and have on 25 April 2019 with Order The press conference on The Union Attorney-Gener- lawyers and distributing them published up to volume 7 of le- No.71/2019 with the Union At- the fourth-year performances of al Office explained their fourth- to the OUAG and its branches gal books. torney-General as Chairman the Union Government will con- year performances at the press across the states and regions. The Criminal Investigation and with 9 members. The com- tinue will the Ministry of Home conference. The Union Government and Prosecution Body submit- mittee’s first meeting was held Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Permanent Secretary Dr formed the Rule of Law Centres ted the report of the Independ- on 30 May 2019. Senior officials and the Ministry of Health and Thida Oo said the Legal Re- and Justice Sector Coordinat- ent Commission of Enquiry from the OUAG soon attended Sports on 22 June.—Han Myo view and Advice Department ing Body in February 2017 with (ICOE) to the President on 20 the ALA meetings as represent- Su, Kay Tar has reviewed 178 legal bills and the Union Attorney-General as January 2020. The President’s atives of Myanmar annually. (Translated by Aung Khin, drafts of government orders, Chairman and the Deputy At- Office announced on 21 January The www.mlis.gov.mm web- Zaw Htet Oo) 20 JUNE 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Female artists organize online arts show for State Counsellor’s birthday

SEVENTY-FIVE female artists across the country organized a virtual arts ex- hibition to mark the 75th birthday of State Counsel- lor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi- from the National Museum in Yangon yesterday. The online arts show- titled “75 for 75th” has dis- played a total of 75 portrait paintings of State Counsel- lor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. On behalf of the 75 My- anmar women artists, artist Daw Khin May Kyi said, “In last year’s arts exhibition, we female artists decided to exhibit 75 portrait paintings of State Counsellor in her The painting showing State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi greeting with a Kachin The painting showing State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu 75th birthday this year.” ethinic woman. PHOTO: YI YI MYINT Kyi delivering her speech. PHOTO: YI YI MYINT She adds that we 75 female artists made 75 remarkable show that will statue of Mother Suu is also viously planned to take She adds that due to line arts exhibition can portraits of Mother Suu. promote women’s role, and included, she added. place from 19 and 23 June holding the exhibition on- be viewed at the National All of us love Mother Suu. advised us to organize the The portraits were at the National Museum line, people in every parts Museum (Yangon)’s social We imposed no limitations event at the National Mu- painted in watercolor and (Yangon).” of Myanmar can join the media page https://www. to draw the portraits of seum.” she added. oils and with acrylic, pen- After the Ministry of event. It also became the facebook.com/national- Mother Suu. From elderly Due to COVID-19, the cil/colour pencil, charcoal Health and Sports had is- first online arts exhibition museumyangon/, and its to younger artists, we all arts show was changed powder, mixed medium, sued guidelines on COV- at the National Museum website https://www.na- are different ages. online, and it became the and pastel. Daw Nan Lol ID-19 to avoid crowds and (Yangon). We have to make tionalmuseumyangon.gov. “Artists U LunGywe first online arts exhibition. Ngin, Director of the Na- abide by social distancing more efforts, as it is an on- mm/.—Yi Yi Myint and U Hla Tin Tun gave In addition to the Mother tional Museum (Yangon), measures, the arts exhibi- line event, she added. (Translated by Kyaw commands that this is a Suu’s portrait paintings, a said, “The event was pre- tion went online, she said. The “75 for 75th” on- Zin Tun)

SWRR Ministry, Rakhine govt discuss closure of Kyauktalone IDP camp

UNION Minister for Social tainable development. the true situations and pro- Welfare, Relief and Reset- The Union Minister cesses in the field so that tlement Dr Win Myat Aye said it is important for the fake and superficial news held an online meeting with closure of Kyauktalone IDP are not spread. He said this Rakhine State Chief Minis- camp to be done systemat- necessitates regular con- ter U Nyi Pu and state cabi- ically in line with the stra- tact and discussions. net members regarding the tegic plan and to adhere to The meeting then closure Kyauktalone IDP existing laws, bylaws and commenced with discus- camp in Kyaukpyu Town- regulations. He said as it sions on the use of technol- ship yesterday. is a region prone to natu- ogy in preparing for natural The Union Minister ral disasters, there should disasters, details of coop- first said the National be preventive measures in eration between the gov- Strategy on Resettlement place when planning reset- ernment and the private Programmes and Closure tlement. He said the IDPs sector in the development of IDP Camps has been ap- and the world always need programmes, and other proved and closure of IDP to know the truth of the cur- matters. camps in Rakhine State rent development plans in The Union Minister de- are under way. He said progress. livered the closing speech they prioritize creating jobs Next, Chief Minister U afterwards and concluded for self-reliance, access to Nyi Pu said the local resi- the meeting.—MNA Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye holding the virtual meeting to discuss closure of education and healthcare, dents, IDPs and the rest (Translated by Zaw Kyauktalone Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Kyaukpyu, Rakhine State. PHOTO: MNA social coexistence and sus- of the world need to know Htet Oo) Script selected for international film co-production A script of Director Aung in Memory Script Fund in held in Laos and Southeast “Pyar Yaung Nyo Yaung co-production and agree- Ko Theikdhi. As Myanmar Phyo named “Thit Thee 2017 and also won award Asia Film Lab 2019 held in Mine Talae Lae” was offi- ment has been reached Film Industry is celebrat- Khue” was selected for in Autumn Meeting held Singapore. cially selected for Locarno for co-production of the ing its 100 years, I hope the international film co-pro- in Viet Nam in 2018. Director of Wathann Film Festival in Switzer- script with co-producers movies can reach on new duction by Switzerland’s His script had already Film Festival Ko Theikdhi land. from Czech Republic and path in collaboration with Locarno Open Door Hub discussed with interna- said, “Director Aung Phyo Ko Theikdhi continued France. international co-produc- and Italy’s Ties That Bind tional script experts in studied film producer ed- that Director Aung Phyo’s The script will be pro- ers, stressed Ko Theidhi. Workshop in the second FLY Film Lab 2019 held in ucation from India and he script named “Thit Thee duced in 2021 and will be —KyawSwar (FDC) week of June. Republic of Korea, Luang- is being acted as a creative Khue” has already select- shown not only locally but (Translated by Kyaw The script won award Prabang Talent Lab 2019 producer. His film named ed for international film also internationally, said Zin Lin) 20 JUNE 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 H&T Minister, Korean Ambassador discuss COVID impacts on tourism industry

UNION Minster for Hotels and try, ASEAN and Asian nations will Tourism U Ohn Maung held a establish bilateral travel bubbles videoconference with Ambassa- step by step. The Union Minis- dor of the Republic of Korea to ter and the Korean Ambassador Myanmar from his office in Nay also discussed signing MoU for Pyi Taw yesterday, discussing the promoting tourism between impacts of COVID-19 on tourism Myanmar and South Korea to sector and relief plans. mark 45th anniversary of estab- The meeting discussed the lishment of Myanmar-Korea dip- ministry’s implementation of lomatic relations. As Myanmar is COVID-19 tourism relief plan, included in the CLMV countries destinations for restarting local (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and tourism businesses, businesses Viet Nam), they also discussed that are related to hotels and preparing travel bubbles for 2021 tourism industry, and prepara- Mekong-ROK Exchange Year. tion for reopening with COVID-19 The ministry is planning for preventive guidelines. opening tourism refresher cours- After COVID safe services es and skills upgrading courses are provided in accordance with by paying daily-wages, therefore, Standard Operating Producer the assistance from KOICA (Ko- (SOP), local and foreign visitors rea International Cooperation Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism discusses with ROK Ambassador about impacts of COVID-19 on tourism will be invited step by step. Agency) were discussed.—MNA sector and relief plans on 19 June. PHOTO: MNA To revitalize tourism indus- (Translated by Kyaw ZinTun) 45th GMS Tourism Working Group Myanmar citizens from convenes videoconference Thailand, Malaysia brought back home by relief flights THE Tourism Working Group of from the Regional Cooperation for recovery of tourism industry the Greater Mekong Subregion and Operations Coordination in post COVID-19, implementa- A total of 217 Myanmar citizens turnees proper medical exam- held its 45th meeting on video- Division of Asia Development tion and amendment of the GMS – 80 from Thailand and 137 from ination and arranged 21-day conference on 18 June afternoon. Bank, Unit Head Mr Steven Schi- Tourism Marketing Strategy and Malaysia – were repatriated by quarantine for them. Director-General U Maung pani from the Project Adminis- Action Plan 2015-2020, activities relief flights yesterday. A relief flight of Qatar Air- Maung Kyaw from the Direc- tration Department, Executive of Mekong Tourism Coordinat- A relief flight of Myanmar ways carrying some 250 My- torate of Hotels and Tourism Director Mr Jens Thraenhart ing Office to promote tourism Airways International (MAI) anmar nationals and seamen under the this ministry chaired from the Mekong Tourism Co- sector in the region, meetings carrying a total of 80 Myanmar stranded in London will also the meeting which was attend- ordinating Office and the invited of the TWG, cooperation in tour- nationals stranded in Thailand land in Myanmar today (20 ed by tourism authorities of the participants. ism among GMS countries and landed at the Yangon Inter- June). six GMS member countries Chi- The meeting discussed partner organizations and future national Airport in the late The Ministry of Foreign Af- na, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, challenges of GMS member recovery plan for this industry.— evening. fairs is working in line with the Thailand and Vietnam, as well as countries amid COVID-19 pan- MNA A total of 137 Myanmar guidelines set by the National Director Mr Alfredo Perdiguero demic, appropriate work plans (Translated by Aung Khin) working in Imperial Garments Central Committee on Preven- Sdn Bhd and Pen Apparel Sdn tion, Control and Treatment of Bhd also arrived back at the Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Yangon International Airport cooperating with relevant min- ACC opens corruption cases at 2:30 pm yesterday by a spe- istries, Myanmar embassies cial flight of Myanmar Airways abroad to repatriate Myanmar on 4 Yangon officials International (MAI) arranged citizens stranded in other coun- by the company. tries due to COVID-19. UPON investigation, the An- The ACC also discovered of Yangon Youth Sanctuary Ad- The Ministry of Labour, A total of 4,183 Myanmar ti-Corruption Commission dis- that Deputy Director Daw Ni Ni ministration, and treasurer U Immigration and Population, citizens have been brought covered that Police Captain Win of the department of writs Myint Oo had given bribes to Pol- the Ministry of Health and back home until now. — MNA Aung Zaw Moe who previously received a total of K5,700,000 in Capt Aung Zaw Moe and Daw Sports and the Yangon Region served in the Pabedan Township seven installments for arrang- Ni Ni Win, thereby encouraging government provided the re- (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) Police State, Yangon Region, ing legal advice concerning corruption. The ACC has charged solicited K600,000 from a man two cases titled (Pa)141/2018 the two men with Section 63 of the named U Myint Oo for procur- and (Pa)151/2018. The ACC has Anti-Corruption Law. ing documents related to a case charged her with Section 57 of The ACC has opened cases titled (Pa)151/2018. The ACC has the Anti-Corruption Law. in relevant police states and is charged him with Section 56 of The ACC has also discovered continuing legal action.—MNA the Anti-Corruption Law. that U Nyan Tun Tun, Chairman (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)

Notification on overcoming anxiety during COVID-19 People can face anxiety during COVID-19 and remember not to resolve things with anger, not act out of impulse, avoid alcohol and drug abuse, search for solutions together with family members and close friends, perform physical activities according to weather and health situation, eat nutritional foods, get enough sleep to resolve mental pressure. Everyone can put these suggestions into practice to prevent their mental health from become fatigued and boost willpower. — Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement & Myanmar Medical Association (Mental Health Unit) Myanmar nationals arrive at Yangon Internaitonal Airport by a relief flight on 19 June. PHOTO: MNA 20 JUNE 2020 20 JUNE 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 9

The initial results from the RECOVERY trial in the UK Support to fisheries The Statement of the Myanmar National World Health Organization welcomes dexamethasone results Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) on the Report of the Secretary General of sector amidst HE World Health Organization (WHO) to preliminary findings received by WHO. “It is not a treatment for the virus itself. It welcomed the positive results of dexa- “This is very welcome news for those pa- is not a prevention for the virus,” he said, add- the United Nations for 2020 on Children Tmethasone in treating the novel coro- tients with severe illness,” said Tedros, adding: ing: “It’s exceptionally important in this case and Armed Conflict COVID-19 should navirus, while warning that the drug should “However, dexamethasone was shown to not that this drug is reserved for use in severely ill.” not be used on mild cases or for prevention have a beneficial effect for those with milder According to Ryan, the findings from the Statement No. (6/2020) purposes. disease, who did not need respiratory support.” UK, though significant, were “still just prelimi- not be delayed At a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, Echoing the warning of the WHO direc- nary data from one study”, and the WHO needs The Report of the United Nations Secretary General on WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghe- tor-general, Michael Ryan, executive direc- to see the final data before updating the clinical Children and Armed Conflict for 2019, released pursuant to breyesus congratulated the initial results from tor of WHO Health Emergencies Program, guidance and supporting countries to access Security Council resolution 2427(2018), has delisted the My- the RECOVERY trial in the UK, which shows highlighted that dexamethasone, as a “very and utilizing the drug in the most appropriate anmar Tatmadaw for the recruitment and use of children, as HE government is proposal to the government to that dexamethasone, a common steroid, has powerful anti-inflammatory drug”, must be way possible. a result of a continued significant decrease in recruitment, planning to provide provide loans to sea fishing and had a beneficial effect on patients severely ill used under medical supervision. Meanwhile, South African pharmaceuti- ongoing prosecutions and agreement to continue to trace and financial support to aquaculture sectors including with COVID-19, reports Xinhua news agency. “In fact, steroids — particularly powerful cal giant Aspen Pharmacare has said that it release cases identified in the previous years. In addition, the Tthe fisheries sector, cold storage factories to help For patients on ventilators, the treatment steroids — can be associated with viral replica- is ready to scale up production of a generic Secretary General welcomed the adoption by the Myanmar which is facing the economic tackle the negative impact of was shown to reduce mortality by about one tion. In other words, they can actually facilitate anti-inflammatory drug that could help save Government of the Child Rights Law which criminalizes the challenges caused by COV- the COVID-19 outbreak so as Dexamethasone, a commonly-used steroid, can help critically-ill COVID-19 third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, the division and replication of viruses in human the lives of critically ill coronavirus patients. six grave violations against children, and the ratification of ID-19. to recover quickly during the patients, according to a new study (AFP PHOTO/JUSTIN TALLIS) mortality was cut by about one fifth, according bodies,” said Ryan. SOURCE:Xinhua/AFP the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Fishermen and aquacul- post COVID-19 period. Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. The ture farmers have suffered from Needless to say, farmers of disciplinary action taken against military personnel was also decrease in fishing price and all sorts play an integral role in welcomed by the Secretary General. The delisting of the My- suspension of export amidst ensuring food security and in anmar Tatmadaw demonstrates the deserved recognition by COVID-19 while fishing suffer earning foreign currency for Let's create a new environment beyond COVID-19 the United Nations of its commitment and persistent efforts from lack of bait, ice, and gear our country. Therefore, in the in addressing the issue of child soldier. However, the MNHRC short-term, they must be giv- notes that the report expresses certain concerns about a few en all necessary assistance By Khin Maung Myint quality in Yangon had improved food delivery services that had further actions necessary to be taken to improve the protection promptly. We suggest that as- so much. flourished overnight and many of children. As the fisheries sistance including SME loans EYOND COVID-19 the Another thing I noticed was, other improvised ways of doing As the United Nations will certainly continue to monitor sector plays for the fish farmers should world will not be the there were lesser or no plastic things without leaving the house. the developments in the country in this regard, the MNHRC not be delayed. same. There will be wastes around like before. I de- People should be encouraged to hopes that the firm commitment of the Myanmar Tatmadaw, a vital role Our country has the Bmany changes; hope- duced that it meant there would do their daily chores virtually as as evidenced by the delisting, will lead to further efforts to largest fishery resources in fully for the better. The pandemic be less plastic wastes entering much as feasible, like they had sustain the existing measures and to take necessary measures in food and Asean, but productivity is the has affected every aspect or facet the rivers and streams and hence done during the lockdown, with to remain delisted and to be delisted from section A of Annex lowest. Vietnam produces of life on the Earth, especially the there would be lesser plastics the aid of the computers and the 1 of the report as well. livelihood around US$10 billion [14 tril- ways of life or the life styles of ending up in the oceans and seas. Internet. it will contribute much Myanmar National Human Rights Commission lion kyats] worth of marine everyone in one way or the other. As the plastic are polluting the to the well being of the planet Date: 19 June 2020 security, we products [annually]. B u t , Many a writer from across the oceans and seas, with lesser plas- Earth and its inhabitants. If we our production is worth just world had written and are still tic wastes, the oceans would defi- can continue preserving the new- emphasize the $720 million [1 trillion kyats]. writing about how this pandem- nitely become cleaner. ly acquired habits or culture and In our fishing industry, ic could affect the world. In the These facts were pointed out if people should spend more time need for rapid we now have many factories beginning most opinions were in one of my articles "Let's em- at home and go out only when that meet European Union centered on the health, econom- brace the new normal way of life necessary or unavoidable, there mobilization norms. ics, education, social, politics, (3 June 20 GNLM)". A few days will be lesser people out and by all parties in While our understand- diplomatic protocol and some, after that, a report in the inter- about. Lesser people out and Myanmar Daily Weather Report ing of the implications of the the impact on the environment. national media mentioned that a about means lesser traffic, lesser (Issued at7:00 pm Friday 19th June, 2020) pandemic is still incomplete, At that time, I had jumped distant snow covered peak in the Carbon emission, lesser ambient support of the Consumers are more frequently shopping online rather than in-store as a result of the novel coronavirus there is a need to look at the onto the band wagon and wrote Himalaya range becoming visible noises and thus lesser pollutions BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is moderate over the Andaman (COVID-19) outbreak. PHOTO: AFP fisheries sector. international market. We a few articles to spotlight how the to the residents of Northern India - both the air and the noise. Sea and Bay of Bengal. should also seek ways to ef- COVID-19 can affect. In those for the first time in over 30 years. of wild elephants, wild buffalos, change don't want to accept. wards, and the reduction of am- It may sound somewhat fectively support the export pieces, I had touched very lightly Thus, that phenomenon of im- wild cattle, wild boars, packs of Just barely a month or so bient noises of human, the neigh- over-optimistic. However, if we FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 20th June, 2020: sector, which can recover on the impacts it could have on proving air quality is happening wild dogs, hordes of monkeys and with almost all commercial air bourhood was calm and quiet. really care to safe our world from Rain or thundershowers will be isolated in Lower Sagaing Re- and limited transportation ser- quickly and will bring quick the environment. In the present not only here, but it's happening other various species are seen traffics stopped, factories shut COVID-19 had shown us that further destruction by the climate gion, scattered in Napyitaw, Mandalay and Magway Regions, vices. wins in our country’s econom- one that matter will be dealt a bit everywhere else. Then, there was venturing into open spaces and down, lesser motor vehicles the climate change is control- change, we should endeavour to Northern Shan State, fairly widespread in Upper Sagaing Removing the barriers for ic recovery. more indepthly. another report of the canals in along the motorways inside the on the roads, lesser trains and lable. If only the world citizens control it by strictly following the Region, Shan (South and East), Chin and Kayah States and the farmers is extremely impor- As the fisheries sector Only a few days into the "stay the City of Venice becoming very park in broad daylight. These ships operating, the environment pay heed to it and continue to regimens dictated by the "new widespread in the remaining Regions and States with regionally tant and the authorities need to plays a vital role in food and live- home" period in our country, the clear that one can see the bottom. are indications that due to less is significantly recovering at an maintain that situation as dur- normal" way of life. It wouldn't be heavy falls in Rakhine State and isolated heavy falls in Upper intervene in order to guarantee lihood security, we emphasize first thing noticeable was the Thus, it's not only the air quality human activities during the lock- unexpected rate. Our planet is ing the lockdown after all these very difficult if most of us get well Sagaing Region and Mon State. Degree of certainty is (100%). the continuity of fish production the need for rapid mobilization air quality. During my morning that have improved, but also the down, the wildlife are reclaiming recuperating fast. Thus if we can were over, the future of the Earth adapted to the new life styles that and survival of the fish farming by all parties in support of the walks, I felt a strange feeling seas and oceans too are becom- their rightful habitats that the reduce the human activities that would be very bright. It would be the COVID-19 had imposed on STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be moderate in Myanmar communities. fisheries sector. that I have never experienced ing less polluted. humans had intruded. impact on the environment, we a pleasant place for humans and us. What we need to do is to just waters. Wave height will be about (5-8) feet off and along My- Under the COVID-19 Eco- Short-term responses in Yangon before. At first I didn't It is also learnt that large There were many similar re- have much chance of controlling the wildlife alike. However, it may take advantage of that situation anmar Coasts. nomic Relief Plan, the govern- must be swift and targeted to take notice or rather, I didn't re- schools of mackerel and tuna fish ports of the improvements in the the worsening of the global warm- not be easy to restrain people as and make the world a safe and ment is planning to distribute the most vulnerable. In the late that strange feeling to the are said to be spotted in the Gulf environment, but just these few ing, which is caused by the green- we had done during the lockdown. pleasant place for every living OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Weak to fingerlings worth K40,000 to longer-term, there is a need to change in the air quality. Then, of Thailand. Before the pandemic cases will suffice to highlight the house effects caused by the pres- Although that may be the case, if thing - humans, animals, trees moderate monsoon. each acre of fish pond across develop a coordinated response it was realized the air was very these fishes were very scarce in effects of the lockdown on the en- ence of Carbon Dioxide in the we can adapt to the "new normal" and plants. Let's create a new the country, and the aid will and support network to trans- fresh and clean due to lesser or that area due to overfishing by vironment. It's now quite certain atmosphere. life styles that we had been ex- environment beyond COVID-19. FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING reach about 150,000 acres of form existing institutions, sup- absence of particulate matters. local fishing boats as well as by and almost undeniable that the Another noticeable change posed to, and continue observing The least we can do is stay home AREA FOR 20th June, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershowers. fish farms. ply chains, and food systems in The surrounding vista looked poachers from other countries. deterioration of the environment was the reduction of the noise them, it would contribute to cer- as much as possible, walk or ride Degree of certainty is (100%). Meanwhile, the Ministry ways that improve conditions clear, bright and pristine under Also, the wildlife in the Khao Yai are caused by human activities. pollution, which too is a nuisance tain extent to the environment. a bicycle to get around instead of of Agriculture, Livestock and and resilience of the fisheries the clear blue skies, a view not National Park in Central Thai- Hence the climate change, the for us. With the traffics almost at During the lockdown, peo- commuting by cars or taking the FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA Irrigation has submitted a sector. seen before, as far as I could re- land too are roaming freely dur- result of these deteriorations, is standstill, absence of hawkers ple had resorted to working from public transports. FOR 20th June, 2020: One or two rain or thundershowers. member. It was the first time in ing daylight hours, which they undoubtedly man-made, a fact and the unbearable loudspeakers home, did shopping online, used Degree of certainty is (100%). decades that I ever noticed the air never did in the past. Large herds which the deniers of the climate blaring at full volumes inside the video conferencing, utilized the 20 JUNE 2020 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Monsoon paddy seeds provided free of charge in Hlegu tsp www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya from 53 village-tracts in Hlegu [email protected] township. A total of 529 bags of Hsin- DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR thuka monsoon paddy seeds Aye Min Soe were provided free of charge [email protected] to 344 local farmers from Hlegu SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT township, according to the Kyaw Myaing Township Agriculture Depart- ment. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin To prevent the declining yield of paddy because of the LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS outbreak of coronavirus, mon- EDITORS soon paddy seeds were distrib- Ye Htut Tin uted to the local farmers from [email protected] Aung Htein Hlegu township. Tun Tun Naing At present, the department [email protected] is collecting data to have the correct acreage of paddy farm- SENIOR TRANSLATOR Zaw Htet Oo land, to provide sufficient water supply in paddy growing sea- TRANSLATORS Farmers seen monsoon paddy planting in the field in Hlegu Township. son, to ensure the good quality PHOTO: YE WIN NAING (NYAUNGU) Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, seeds of monsoon paddy and Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun ABOUT 15,000 baskets of mon- gional government’s Rainbow soon paddy in Hlegu town- to apply proper paddy growing

REPORTER soon paddy seeds were provid- project, according to the Town- ship, about 15,000 baskets of technology. —Thae Cho Nyein Nyein Ei, ed in Hlegu township, Yangon ship Agriculture Department. monsoon paddy seeds were [email protected] North District under Yangon re- To boost the yield of mon- distributed to 6,484 farmers (Translated by Hay Mar)

PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Kyaw Zeya Truck fares to China hike double in pandemic period COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, By Nyein Nyein creased to K2.8 million from K1.2- are being faced with many diffi- cy. So, there has been a traffic Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, 1.4 million while the transport culties,” he added. delay resulting in unnecessary Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu THE truck fares to China have charges for a 22-wheel truck for Besides, the lack of loading losses. China’s demand for My- hiked double in the coronavirus Muse-Yangon route have risen and unloading labourers in the anmar products are dropping, EDITORIAL SECTION pandemic, said Chairman U Win to K3.8 million from K1.8-K2.1 transportation sector is also pos- he stressed. (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Aung Khant of Muse Highway million. With the double charg- ing a big problem. Previously, To ease the traffic problem, Freight Forwarders Association. es demanded by the trucks, the labour charges cost only K4,000 the association has requested CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Although 12-wheel truck import sector is being faced with per tonne. At present, the labour the authorities concerned to San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, fares for Muse-Mandalay route many difficulties, he said. charges have increased up to grant the normal entry permit Hotline - 09 974424114 cost only K700,000-950,000 before “When the truck charges K12,000 per tonne. The trucks to Myanmar drivers, extend the ADVERTISING & MARKETING the outbreak of viral disease, the are doubling, we are being faced are waiting for four or five days capacity of borders between the ( +95) (01) 8604530, transport fares have risen to K1.8 with difficulty to hire the truck. in warehouses for lack of freight two countries and reduce inspec- Hotline - 09 974424848 million in this pandemic period. When we could not import the handlers. tion time in China and streamline [email protected] The charges of a 22-wheel truck cargos to Myanmar, the cargos China has been stepping the unnecessary red tapes from [email protected] for Muse-Mandalay route have are stored in Kyaigaung and up border control measures to Myanmar side. The association Printed and published at the Global New increased up to K2.8 million from Shweli warehouses. According contain the spread of the corona- also wants the governments of Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at K1.3-1.4 million. to such a market condition, the virus since April with the truck the two countries to negotiate No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Similarly, a 12-wheel truck's price of the imported products is having to wait in long queues in the border trade effectively, ac- Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. transportation charges for on the rise because of the high Muse and Kyalgaung because cording to the association. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Muse-Yangon route have in- demand and low supply. So, we of the driver substitution poli- (Translated by Hay Mar) [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM Welfare associations’ vehicles granted licence in Mandalay region

WITH the issuing of HSE taw representative, on the sixth Colonel Kyaw Kyaw Min registration law. After that, the (Health and Safety Executive, day of the 18th regular session said that we have already issued district and township registra- licence to the vehicles being of regional Hluttaw held on 17 the HSE licence to the welfare tion team issues the certificates used in the welfare associations June. Dr Chit Ko Ko asked about associations across the country within thirty days. The regional in Mandalay region, more than having the licence and relaxa- under the 2014 project. Before registration team issues the cer- 1,800 vehicles have already been tion measures for issuance of the project period, there were tificates within sixty days to the granted the licence in Mandalay the licence to the welfare associ- only 16 vehicles from five wel- associations which abide by the region, said Colonel Kyaw Kyaw ations and supporting arrange- fare associations registered rules and regulations. Write for us Min, the Minister for Security ments like reducing of the road with the regional government. At present, a total of 127 li-

We appreciate your feedback and and Border Affairs. charges in Mandalay region. Now, we have issued the HSE cences have been reportedly is- contributions. If you have any comments These vehicles do not need The welfare associations licences to 1,859 vehicles from sued by the regional registration or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email to pay the road charges at the are mostly the religious associ- 901 associations. When the as- team while 128 licences have [email protected] with your toll gates except Yangon-Man- ations and they were formed to sociations applied for the licence been issued by the district reg- name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only dalay highway, he added. assist the public in such sectors from the regional government, istration team and 746 licences able to publish “Letter to the Editor” The minister was respond- as social, education and health. the associations are issued with are by the township registration that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words ing to a question raised by Dr The public assistance helps the the temporary licence within team. —Than Zaw Min (IPRD) please be aware that your letter will be Chit Ko Ko, the Pyigyitagon government to save the costs, seven days of applying date in edited. township constituency 1 Hlut- said Dr Chit Ko Ko. according with the association (Translated by Hay Mar) 20 JUNE 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/AD 11

23 new cases of COVID-19 in Myanmar on 19 June, total figure reaches 286

FROM PAGE-1 23 new cases of COVID-19 on 19 June 2020: Updated at 8 pm

Case Age Gender Address Contact Overseas travel Hospital for medical treatment Lab result Remark No with history positive patient 264 42 Male Thabaung Township, Ayeyawady Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive

265 38 Male Kawkareik Township, Kayin State No Yes, Thailand People’s Hospital, Positive Hpa-an

266 20 Male Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive

267 27 Male Dawei Township, Taninthayi Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive

268 37 Male Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive

269 31 Male Kawthoung Township, Taninthayi Re- No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive gion 270 22 Male Dawei Township, Taninthayi Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital, Positive

271 18 Female Dawei Township, Taninthayi Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

272 26 Male Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

273 22 Male Ye Township, Mon State No Yes, Malaysia People’s Hospital, Mawlamynie Held under quarantine (Hpa-anTownship)

274 46 Male Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State No Yes, Thailand People’s Hospital, Mawlamynie Positive

275 29 Male Chaungzon Township, Mon State No Yes, Malaysia People’s Hospital, Mawlamynie Positive

276 33 Male Thaton Township, Mon State No Yes, Thailand People’s Hospital, Mawlamynie Positive 277 29 Male Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

278 24 Female Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

279 27 Female Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

280 30 Female Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Malaysia Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

281 31 Female Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

282 22 Male Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Malaysia Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

283 33 Male MraukU Township, Rakhine State No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

284 16 Male Hlegu Township, Yangon Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

285 30 Male Okpo Township, Bago Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

286 27 Male Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region No Yes, Thailand Waibargi Specialist Hospital Positive

Ministry of Health and Sports

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BRUSSELS — EU lead- a proposal from Euro- “It is clear that we ex- ‘Sending the bill’ ers launch fraught negoti- pean Commission chief pect no essential agree- Lined up against the ations Friday on a major Ursula von der Leyen for ments at this summit,” frugals are EU countries recovery fund to revive a a 750 billion euro ($840 said a government official such as Italy and Spain that European economy rav- billion) rescue fund that, in Germany, which takes were the first and hardest aged by the coronavirus if accepted, would mark over the EU’s rotating hit by the pandemic, and outbreak, deeply divided a historic milestone for presidency on July 1 and quickly asked for help on the way forward. EU unity. will drive the negotiations. from their better off part- Europe faces its But opposition is “We know about the ners. biggest recession in the fierce from countries difficulties. This will be Crippled with over- bloc’s 63-year history, and known as the “frugal a big piece of work,” the stretched finances, these The coronavirus crisis is pushing the EU to grapple with an states are under pressure four” -- The Nether- official said. A French countries lack the ability old institutional problem -- the lack of joint borrowing to fund major projects for the bloc. PHOTO: AFP to look beyond their own lands, Sweden, Denmark source called it a “warm- to fight the recession with borders and to find ways and Austria -- who have up round” that would a wave of extra spending plan is inspired by a Ger- kets to spend Europe-wide to lift the whole continent. promised to fight deep “take the temperature” and are looking for a highly man and French propos- in the biggest slice of joint On the table at Fri- into the summer to rein before leaders land a com- visible act of solidarity. al in which EU money is borrowing ever undertak- day’s virtual summit is in the spending. promise in late July. The commission’s raised on the financial mar- en by the union.—AFP

Nobel laureate Honjo sues Ono Pharmaceutical over patent royalties Brazilian economic activity

TOKYO — Japanese No- Pharmaceutical Co., seek- that sells the cancer treat- its promise and paid only drops 9.73 pct in April bel laureate in medicine ing about 22.6 billion yen ment drug Opdivo devel- 1 percent of the royalties BRASILIA — Econom- of lockdown measures Tasuku Honjo on Friday ($211 million) in patent oped based on the discov- after the two firms reached ic activity in Brazil reg- starting in mid-March. filed a lawsuit against Ono royalties from the company ery of his research team. an out-of-court settlement, istered a 9.73 per cent Compared to April 2019, The complaint, filed with according to the complaint. drop in April compared the index fell 15.09 per cent the Osaka District Court, The royalties he is now to March, marking the with no seasonal adjust- said Ono Pharmaceutical seeking correspond to the biggest decrease since ment made because the made a verbal proposal in difference between the 40 records were kept in 2003, comparison is between 2014 to pay Honjo 40 per- percent of the fees Ono the Central Bank of Brazil two similar periods. In cent of the patent royalties Pharmaceutical earned said on Thursday. March, the first month to due from a U.S. drugmaker from the U.S. drugmaker According to the feel the pinch of anti-pan- if he cooperated on a law- from 2017 to 2019 and the bank’s economic activity demic measures, the in- suit between the two com- actual sum Honjo was paid. index (IBC-Br), the sea- dex slipped 6.16 per cent panies. The discovery of the sonally adjusted figure for compared to February. In Honjo, a distinguished protein PD-1 by Honjo and April reflects the impact the first four-month period professor at Kyoto Univer- his team in 1992 later led to the novel coronavirus of 2020, the index shrank Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo, deputy director general and sity and 2018 Nobel Prize the development of Opdi- (COVID-19) pandemic has 4.15 per cent, and in the distinguished professor at Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study, gives a lecture at the Nobel Prize Dialogue winner, agreed to help vo, a drug that triggers the had on Latin America’s past 12 months ending in Tokyo 2019 on March 17, 2019, in Yokohama. the Japanese drugmaker, immune system to attack biggest economy, which April, the index dipped PHOTO: KYODO but the company broke cancer cells.—Kyodo began to suffer the effects 0.52 per cent.— Xinhua

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By Maung Tha (Archaeology)

EKKHAYA, an King Kyawswa (1287-1298 AD) In reign of King Anawrahta, eminent, ancient in 1298 AD. Eldest Yazathing- Mekkhaya was a guard city to city among var- yan reigned to Myinsaing City, mainly block important Myitnge Mious towns and younger Athinkhaya to Mek- valley where enemies might en- villages across Myanmar, is lo- khaya City and youngest Thi- ter Kyaukse plain. King Anaw- cated in Singaing Township of hathu to Pinle City. Ancient My- rahta built Taohn guard city, two Mandalay Region. Singaing be- insaing City is located 19 miles miles from Myitnge River and side Yangon-Mandalay Highway south from ancient Inwa City in northwest of Mekkhaya, so as to Mekkhaya Shwezigon pagoda. is 413 miles from Yangon and 21 TadaU Township of Mandalay raise security measures. miles from Mandalay. Region and ancient Pinle City, Ancient Mekkhaya City Royal Palace built together with and Shinpin SeikU pagoda. Stone age and Pyu era ob- five miles southeast of Kume of was built with double walls. Mekkhaya City not longer exist- Some pieces of Neolithic age jects were found in Singaing Myittha Township. Mekkhaya The existing outer wall was two ed there. More than 50 ancient were also gathered at the site, Township, which is 15 miles City was established in 1304 AD. furlongs wide from the east to pagodas have been renovated in one furlong north of Epya Vil- from the east to the west and the west and 2.5 furlongs long the city. Travellers can observe lage at the entrance to ancient 13 miles from the south to the Mekkhaya in Bagan era from the north to the south. The mural paintings at some stupas Mekkhaya City. north. Ancient Mekkhaya City King Anawrahta of Bagan city was rounded with a 56 feet and temples. Results of research con- and guard cities took positions set up cities at different levels wide moat. The eastern wall was ducted by researcher cum in Singaing Township. for recruiting soldiers ranging equipped with Mingala Gate. U Two stone plaques in writer Taik Kyi (Singaing) men- from ten to lakh numbers for de- Kalar History mentioned Me- Mekkhaya tioned that a stone plaque of Mekkhaya area fending the State. Moreover, 43 kkhaya City was included on As evidences of Stone Age Sikhon monastery and another The ancient city was built guard cities were established for the list of cities to recruit 100 humans residing in Mekkhaya plaque bearing records of dona- on Kyaukse plain at the con- checking entrance and exist of soldiers to Inwa Royal Palace. area, rough and finished stone tion by mason among 22 ancient fluence of Myitnge and Zawgyi people as well as for levying tax Its area was 470 tars. The gov- weapons were found from the stone plaques are located in an- rivers. over commodities. At that time, ernment set ancient Mekkhaya ancient city. Similar stone weap- cient Mekkhaya City. New Twinthin Myan- Mekkhaya was one of the guard City as ancient cultural zone in ons were also found around Sikhon monastery’s stone mar History mentioned three cities together with Taohn and January 2009. pagodas in Yazagyi precinct, plaque was firstly carved in brother kings arrested Bagan Myittha in Singaing Township. Shwesikhon Pagoda and northwest of the ancient city the reign of King Badon. It was carved for three times in respec- tive eras. The stone plaque, 6.5 feet high, three feet and one inch wide and six inches thick, was found near the northern arch to King Yan Naung’s tomb in the compound of ancient Mekkhaya City on 23 April 2008. The plaque related to Mekkhaya Shwesik- hon Pagoda was made of schist. Thihathu, governor of Pinle City, established Pinya City in 1313 AD and passed away in 1322 AD. His son King Uzzana succeeded to the throne and built seven Sakar monasteries— Zabuka, Weluwun, Einneint, Ze- tawun, Kalakyaung, Taungsun and North. He finished con- struction of Pinya Shwesikhon Pagoda built by his father. He handed over the throne to his younger brother five elephant winner Kyawswa in 1344 AD and left the secular in Mekkhaya. King Uzzana built 135 feet high Mekkhaya Shwesikhon Pa- goda which enveloped Muhtaw Pagoda of King Thiri Dhamma Thawka with 150 feet high of lower structure. As the pagoda was damaged into a brick pile, it was renovated in 1370. The stone inscription of Sik- hon monastery carved by King Painting on the wall of the pagoda. Uzzana in 687 ME comprised 20 20 JUNE 2020 20 JUNE 2020 14 ART & CULTURE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ART & CULTURE 15

Myanmar ancient architecture works.

Ancient Buddha Stupa at Mekkhaya old city. Myanmar ancient architecture works.

lines. Among them, first six lines tions carved in the reign of King He learned English from present, the bell is hung at the era and pagodas in ancient Me- bore the land plot and slaves for Tayaphya (1322-1336 AD). It was British merchant Mr Roger. stand in the ancient city. kkhaya City before renovation. services of the pagoda donated a record of donation carved by He compiled English-Myan- Significant, ancient Mek- by King Uzzana and nine more Bagan citizen mason who of- mar Dictionary from 1830 AD Mekkhaya dolomite relief khaya City shows part of My- lines mentioned the record of fered candle lights to the pagoda to 1835 AD. Buddha images were anmar history. Equipment of toddy palm plants donated to dedicating to the Nibbana. The dictionary with 468 pag- carved of earth, brick, concrete, Stone Age and Pyu era found the pagoda in 716 ME. es was printed by Baptist Press wood, stone, gold, silver and al- in the city prove ancient city The stone inscription with Two Mekkhaya princes in Kolkata of India in 1841. First loy metal as well as dolomite Mekkhaya has flourished the last five lines was carved by Two princes governed Me- Mekkhaya Prince passed away in Myanmar in successive era. stone age, Pyu, Bagan, Pinya, King Uzzana’s grandson who kkhaya City. The first prince on 1 July 1848. There are five dolomite imag- Inwa and Konbaung eras. was governor of Mekkhaya. It compiled English-Myanmar Second Mekkhaya Prince es across the nation—three at was a record on donating 270 dictionary. was son of King Mindon. After the national museum and one (Translated by Than Tun pei of land to the pagoda. As Maung Pyoe in child- Prince Kanaung was assassi- each in ancient Mekkhaya City Aung) According to the stone in- hood name, Prince Mekkhaya nated, he managed factories of and Tamok Shwegugyi Pago- scription, the precinct of Sikhon was born of King Badon and Prince Kanaung. The prince da. Mekkhaya dolomite relief Reference: Pagoda is surrounded by the Queen Thiri Maha Yadana Devi was killed on 31 January 1879 is displayed at the museum of Myanmar Encyclopaedia creek in the east, Wutgyi in the in 1153 ME. His sister was Myit- when an issue of the royal palace Shweyaungtaw Pagoda. Volume IX west, Kyaukse in the south and tha governor Shwe Nan Myint. happened to give a throne to Dolomite is CaMg(CO3)2 in New Twinthin Myanmar Kyetsugyaing in the north. The prince was conferred on Prince Thibaw. white, pink and brown colours. History, First Volume (Maha A small stone plaque bear- Minye Kyawswa title in 1159 A bell donated by gover- Dolomite reliefs can be seen in Sithu U Tun Nyo) ing a record of donation by a ME, Thadoe Minhla Kyawswa nor of Mekkhaya was hung at India. But, dolomite reliefs were Milestone of Eleven My- mason in Bagan era can be seen title in 1164 ME and Maha Thiri Phalinpoe Monastery in Sin- carved on large plaques in India ittha Districts (Lin Htaik Tin at Myoyoe Pagoda called No 43 Dhammaraza title in 1168 ME. gaing. Abbot of the monastery and small ones in Myanmar. Hlaing, Kyaukse) ancient building in Mekkhaya In the reign of King Sagaing, he Bhaddanta Pannabala donated The museum showcases City Singaing from Ledwin area. One square foot of stone was named Malun Prince due to to pagodas in ancient Mekkhaya documentary photos of ancient area in the history (Taikkyi, plaque bore 10 lines of inscrip- governing Malun. City on 27 November 2004. At objects in Stone Age and Pyu Singaing) 20 JUNE 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MFF discuss holding of youth football tourneys

MYANMAR Football Federation meeting, the officials discussed held a coordination meeting at the holding of U-14 youth football headquarters of the MFF in Yan- tournaments after getting per- gon yesterday afternoon to hold mission from FIFA, to host wom- youth version football tourna- en qualifiers of U-20 and U-17 in ments across the country in near 2021, to hold youth football tour- future, according to the statement naments for boys and girls in with the football federation. different states and regions, to U Min Hlaing, chairperson of prepare and strengthen youth the committee to hold youth foot- version tourneys of Myanmar ball tournaments and committee National League. members, U Ko Ko Thein, Gen- Football authorities also eral Secretary of the Myanmar discussed on holding U-13 Girls Football Federation and U Aung Football Tournament, U-14 Boy’s Naing Oo, Chief Operating Officer Football Tournament and U-12 of the Myanmar National League Boy’s Football Tournament as and other football authorities at- previous year’s programme, ac- Myanmar Football Federation officials seen in the coordination meeting to discuss holding of the youth tended the meeting. cording to the MFF.—Lynn Thit football tourneys. PHOTO:MFF During the coordination (Tgi)

Winners appear for MPT Juventus supremacy under Freestyle Football Challenge threat as Serie A returns MYANMAR National League Paing Phyo, Baereh, Zaw Win (MNL) and Myanma Posts and Hlaing, Hein Zabu Soe ,Mg Mg- MILAN — Juventus’s Serie Four postponed games will having also lost the Italian Su- Telecommunications (MPT) an- Khin, Khine Phyo, Ye Min Hein, A supremacy faces a stiff test take place first this weekend perCup to Lazio in December. nounced yesterday the winners Zon Moe Aung, Ye Win Hlaing, with the champions just one involving teams at the epicen- “Ronaldo, (Paulo) Dyba- of the MPT Freestyle Football Boi Kim Thang, Moe Khine, Win point ahead of Lazio as the tre of the COVID-19 outbreak. la and our great soloists lack Challenge which was held by Thant, Soe Thu Aung, Min Thu Italian league kicks off again Atalanta host Sassuolo in that little bit of brilliance, but I MPT from 23 May 2020 to mid- Aung, Sai Khay Swan Han, Nay this weekend following a three- Bergamo on Sunday, and In- consider it quite normal in this night of 12 June 2020. Myo Lwin and Nay Myo Htut month shutdown. ter Milan are at home against period,” said Sarri. In the challenge football Kyaw. A return had looked un- Sampdoria. On Saturday, To- “I didn’t say anything to the lovers participated by submit- The winners were selected thinkable back in April as Italy rino host Parma and Cagliari players, we were all very angry ting their freestyle football vid- by 50 per cent voting and 50 per counted their daily coronavi- travel to Hellas Verona. and disappointed and I think it’s eos to MPT web portal. cent judgment. rus deaths in the hundreds Next week all teams will better to be silent right now.” Among the participants First prize winner will get for nearly 35,000 victims in the have 12 games left to play with Sarri’s woes have been across Myanmar, three winners K300,000 and second prize win- country. Juventus at Bologna on Mon- compounded with Brazilian plus 17 consolidation prize win- ner will garner K200,000 while But the situation has im- day, and Lazio travelling to At- defender Alex Sandro tearing ners appeared. third prize winner will earn K proved with strict health pro- alanta on Wednesday. a knee ligament against Napoli PyaePhyoAung won the 100,000. Consolidation prize tocols in place and all match- Maurizio Sarri’s Juventus and Sami Khedira picking up first prize while Nyi San Min winners will each get K50,000 es being played behind closed fell in the Italian Cup final to a potentially serious tendon won the second prize and Htet- as prizes. doors. Napoli on penalties midweek, problem.— AFP Naing Phyo won the third prize. All the prizes will be award- The seventeen consolida- ed by the MPT via MPT Money tion prize winners were Htet- Application.—Lynn Thit (Tgi)

Werder Bremen braced for ‘relegation final’ in Mainz

BERLIN — Struggling Bun- behind Fortuna Duesseldorf, who desliga giants Werder Bremen occupy the relegation play-off have just two matches to avoid spot, but six behind 15th-placed relegation, but can take a sig- Mainz after their surprise win at nificant step towards survival at Borussia Dortmund on Wednes- Mainz on Saturday. day. Four-time champions Bre- Bayern Munich were con- men have been in the Bundesliga firmed Bundesliga champions every season bar one since its in- for the eighth straight season in troduction in 1963. They were rel- midweek, but the fight to stay egated in 1980, but came straight up is still raging. Bremen are back up. Bremen visit Mainz in second-bottom and in danger of one of nine games at 1330 GMT losing their status as the club with on Saturday and host Cologne the most years spent in Germa- on the final day of the season on ny’s top flight. They sit one point June 27.— AFP Lazio, powered by Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile, are on a 21-match unbeaten run. PHOTO: AFP