PYIDAUNGSU HLUTTAW DISCUSSES MYANMAR’S STAND ON RAKHINE STATE P-2 (PARLIAMENT)

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Vol. IV, No. 330, 12th Waning of Taboung 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Tuesday, 13 March 2018 Seven towns in Rakhine State get electricity in two years

ACCORDING to the Rakhine State Chief Engineer’s (electri- cal) Office, seven towns in Ra- khine Sate got electricity during the incumbent government’s two years of service. “Ma-Ei was the first town to receive electricity after which Minbya, Gwa, Myebon, Pauktaw, Kamhtaunggyi and Tathtaung towns, a total of seven towns, received electricity within two years,” said the Rakhine State Chief Engineer (electrical). The government is under- taking construction works to pro- vide electricity to Yathedaung, Buthidaung and Maung- taw in 2018, and the works in State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Japanese business delegation pose for documentary photo. PHOTO: MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY Yathedaung are planned to be completed by the end of March. The Rakhine State Chief State counsellor, JPN business Engineer (electrical) said, “We have set 31 March as the target for Yathedaung to get electricity. Once Yathedaung town gets elec- delegation discuss cooperation tricity, 17 nearby villages will also get electricity. Electricity will be provided to these 17 villages with STATE Counsellor and Union was led by Ken Kobayashi, Vice and Teruo Asada, Chairman cooperation in the private and the (Union) government fund, Minister for Foreign Affairs Chairman of the Japan Busi- of Japan-Myanmar Economic public sectors between the two while eight additional villages Daw Aung San Suu Kyi held ness Federation (Keidanren), Committee of Keidanren and countries and bilateral cooper- will get electricity supply with talks with a Japanese business Chairman of Japan-Myan- Chairman of Marubeni Corpo- ation in electricity and energy the Rakhine State government delegation in Nay Pyi Taw yes- mar Economic Committee of ration Board. sectors, which play a key role in fund. Thus, a total of 25 villages terday. Keidanren and Chairman of At the meeting, they dis- boosting foreign investments. will be covered. The 30-member delegation Mitsubishi Corporation Board; cussed promotion of economic SEE PAGE-3 SEE PAGE-6 13 MARCH 2018 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Pyidaungsu Hluttaw discusses Myanmar’s stand on Rakhine State

THE seventh regular session of their names. the second Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Later, the Hluttaw repre- held its 14th-day meeting yester- sentatives discussed the issue day. of Myanmar signing the memo- Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy randum of understanding (MoU) Speaker U T Khun Myat sub- on the ASEAN-Australia Joint mitted to the Hluttaw a report Declaration for Cooperation to made by the Myanmar Hluttaw Combat International Terrorism, delegation that had attended the sent by the President. 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union In her discussion, Daw Nwe Assembly (137th IPU Assembly). Nwe Aung of Mon State constit- U T Khun Myat said the in- uency (2) said the MoU had 10 vitation to the Myanmar Hluttaw sections, and the aim was to delegation to attend the 137th IPU increase practical cooperation Assembly and its related meet- between the ASEAN and Aus- ings was extended by speakers tralia against threat from foreign of host country Russia’s lower terrorists. Myanmar has enacted and upper houses and the IPU Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is being convened in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA the law and rules on anti-money chairman. laundering and combating the fi- In every IPU assembly, an The day’s conduct of Myan- Hluttaw to approve and confirm er Mahn Win Khaing Than re- nancing of terrorism (AML/CFT) emergency item on current mar parliament will be submit- the clear and concise objections quested the Hluttaw represent- in 2014 and 2015 and is a signato- international matters is usual- ted to the 138th IPU Assembly to made by the Myanmar Hluttaw atives who wanted to discuss ry to 13 United Nations conven- ly included. Of the emergency be held in Geneva in March 2018. delegation on behalf of the My- the report to enrol their names. tions on terrorism, such as the items sent prior to the 137th IPU The Myanmar Hluttaw delega- anmar parliament about the dis- Next, a report of the Joint ASEAN Convention on Counter Assembly, there was one submit- tion objected to the entire deci- cussion and decision made on Bill Committee on a bill on the Terrorism; and the BIMSTEC ted on Rakhine State by eight sion made on Rakhine State in Rakhine State at the 137th IPU registration of deeds, sent with Convention on Cooperation in Organisation of Islamic Cooper- the 137th IPU Assembly. The dep- Assembly. The Pyithu Hluttaw the remarks of the President, Combating International Ter- ation member countries, includ- uty speaker also added that the Deputy Speaker then requested was read by committee member rorism, Transnational Organised ing Morocco. On learning about Myanmar Hluttaw delegation the Hluttaw representatives to Daw Nwe Nwe Aung. Crime and Illicit Drug Traffick- this, the Myanmar delegation had immediately responded and discuss clearly and decisively The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw ing. Thus, Myanmar should sign prepared a counter-emergen- clarified on the ethnic cleansing on the report submitted and ap- speaker then requested the Hlut- the MoU, said Daw Nwe Nwe cy item on Rakhine State to be accusation. prove it. taw representatives who wanted Aung. submitted to the IPU Assembly. A motion was tabled for the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speak- to discuss the report to register SEE PAGE 6

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw joint bill committee holds coordination meeting

A JOINT bill committee coor- secretaries, joint secretaries businesspersons from the Re- dination meeting on the Na- and committee members; public of the Union of Myan- tional Tax Bill was held in the Deputy Minister for Planning mar Federation of Chambers second-floor meeting hall of the and Finance U Maung Maung of Commerce and Industry; Pyidaungsu Hluttaw building Win; 11 Hluttaw representa- businesspersons and officials D, yesterday afternoon. tives who discussed the bill in from the Myanmar Construc- The meeting was attend- the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw; Legal tion Entrepreneur Associa- ed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Affairs and Special Cases As- tion; 20 representatives from Deputy Speaker; Joint Bill sessment Commission mem- among the highest income tax Committee and Public Account bers; officials from the Min- and commercial tax paying Joint Committee Chairman U istry of Commerce, Ministry business persons; and offi- Aye Tha Aung; Joint Bill Com- of Home Affairs, Union Attor- cials from the Pyidaungsu Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint holds talks with Japanese business mittee and Public Account Joint ney General’s office and the Hluttaw’s office.—Myanmar Federation Vice Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA Committee deputy chairmen, Central Bank of Myanmar; News Agency

Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint receives Japanese business delegation

PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U Win ation, increasing the momentum Myint received a Japanese del- of investments for the develop- egation, led by Ken Kobayashi, ment of Myanmar and the legis- vice chairman of Japan Business lative works of the Hluttaw. Federation (Keidanren), at the The meeting was attend- Pyithu Hluttaw building’s Za- ed by Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy buthiri Hall yesterday afternoon. Speaker U T Khun Myat, Pyithu During the meeting, they Hluttaw committee chairmen, discussed matters related to and members and officials from Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U Aye Tha Aung delivers the speech at the coordination meeting of the improving Japan-Myanmar the Pyithu Hluttaw office. – My- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Joint Bill Committee. PHOTO: MNA friendship and economic cooper- anmar News Agency 13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

State Counsellor to visit Australia

At the invitation of the Hon. Myanmar, will leave for Aus- Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime tralia in the near future to pay Minister of the Commonwealth an official visit and to attend of Australia, Daw Aung San the ASEAN-Australia Special Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Summit to be held in Sydney.— the Republic of the Union of Myanmar News Agency

Union Supreme Court sits to pass judgment, hear cases

Chief Justice of Union Su- to hear six special civil appeal preme Court U Htun Htun cases, and pass judgments on Oo, along with other Union six special criminal appeal State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi holds talks with Mohd Haniff Bin Abd Rahman in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: Supreme Court judges, sat at cases and four special civil MYANMAR NEWS AGENCY Union Supreme Court room appeal cases — Myanmar number 1 yesterday morning News Agency State Counsellor receives Press conference on Rakhine outgoing Malaysian Ambassador State to be held on 14 March

A press conference on the Information hall at 2 p.m. on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State received outgoing Malaysian of duty in Myanmar on 12 March situation in Rakhine State, 14 March. Both local and for- Counsellor and Union Minister Ambassador to Myanmar His 2018 at 11:15 am at the Minis- including the assessment eign media have been invit- for Foreign Affairs of the Re- Excellency Mohd Haniff Bin Abd try of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi and reception of returnees, ed to attend the conference. public of the Union of Myanmar, Rahman who completed his tour Taw.—Myanmar News Agency will be held at the Ministry of — Myanmar News Agency

Union Minister for Education State counsellor, JPN inspects matriculation examination business delegation discuss cooperation

FROM PAGE-1 for Transport and Commu- nications U Thar Oo, Deputy The two sides also dis- Minister for Electricity and cussed matters related to the Energy Dr. Tun Naing, Dep- infrastructure and human re- uty Minister for Commerce sources development sectors U Aung Htoo, Deputy Minis- in Myanmar. ter for Planning and Finance Also present at the meet- U Set Aung, Ambassador of ing were Union Minister for Japan to Myanmar Tateshi International Cooperation U Higuchi and other officials.— Kyaw Tin, Deputy Minister Myanmar News Agency

The Categories of SMEs Loan Status Union Minister for Education Dr. Myo Thein Gyi inspects the examination centres in Pyinmana Township in JICA Two-Step Loan Project Basic Education High School No. (3). PHOTO: MNA 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 (November)

THE 2018 matriculation exam- tion Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, accom- sic Education High School No. (Millions of Kyat) inations are being held at 1,742 panied by Department of My- (5) Alar yesterday morning and examination centres, including anmar Board of Examinations inspected the holding of the ex- 21 foreign and 1,721 local centres, Director General U Myo Nyunt, amination there. In Nay Pyi Taw, since 7 March. Department of Basic Education there were 44 examination cen- Of the 741,676 registered Acting Director General Dr. tres, where some 22,862 students candidates, some 694,371 sat for Aung Naing Soe, deputy direc- registered for the examination. the chemistry subject test yes- tor generals and other officials Of these, some 21,400 students terday, while 47,305 failed to show visited the examination centres took the chemistry examination, up. The attendance percentage in Pyinmana Township Basic while 1,462 were absent. As such, for the chemistry subject test Education High School No. (3), 93.61 per cent of students took was 93.62. Lewe Township Basic Education the examination yesterday. — Source : Myanma Economic Bank Union Minister for Educa- High School (Thawuthti) and Ba- Myanmar News Agency Information Unit : Central Statistical Organization 13 MARCH 2018 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Ethnic literature festival coming to Taunggyi

ACTING CHIEF EDITOR AN ethnic literature festival tival include reading sessions Aye Min Soe, will be held in Taunggyi, Shan on ethnic literature, culture [email protected] [email protected] State from 21 to 25 March. The and traditions, exhibitions on Ministry of Information and traditional food, vendors and EXPATRIATE CONSULTANT EDITOR the Shan State Government entertainment programs. Mark Angeles, markrangeles@gmail .com held a meeting back in Feb- Literary works of Shan ruary to plan the literature ethnicities include the Taing SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT festival. Lone (Shan Gyi), Gone Shan, Kyaw Myaing The festival will not only Taing Khem Ti, Taing Sar SENIOR TRANSLATORS promote ethnic literature and (or) Maing Tar, Taing Lai Zaw Min, literary works but also exhibit (Shan), Taing Nay (Shan), Wa, [email protected] Win Ko Ko Aung, traditional cuisine, textiles, Pa-O, Danu, Inthar, Ta’aung [email protected] clothing, and accessories. (Palaung), Kokang, Kachin, The festival will bring Kayan, Yinnet, Yinkyar, Taung INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Ye Htut Tin, ethnic people closer in sup- Yo, Tanaw, Lisu, Arkar, Lahu, [email protected] port of the peace process and and An people.

LOCAL NEWS EDITORS establishing a federal democ- There will also be read- Convocation Hall. dances and modern dance per- Tun Tun Naing (Editor), racy. ings of 26 papers on ethic cul- There will also be 45 dance formers as well in Awayyar Fire [email protected] Current plans for the fes- ture in Taunggyi University’s troupes performing traditional Balloon Grounds. — IPRD Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), [email protected]

TRANSLATORS Khaing Thanda Lwin, Hay Mar Tin Win, Bee hives in a red Ei Myat Mon Over 40 fire outbreaks reported Zaw Htet Oo silk cotton tree Kyaw Zin Lin Kyaw Zin Tun in Kayin State MORE than 50 bee hives are in REPORTER a red cotton tree at a primary May Thet Hnin, [email protected] SOME 46 cases of fire out- school compound that’s in a [email protected] breaks were reported in Kay- village in Gangaw Township in State in 2017, with an esti- yesterday. PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar mated destruction of property Giant honey bees come and worth Ks72 million, according build their nest around mid-Feb- COMPUTER TEAM Tun Zaw , to Hpa-an District Fire Ser- ruary; the bees have been doing Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, vice Department. this for ten years. Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, Most of the fire outbreaks “Villagers do not bother them. Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin were attributed to the negli- Bees also never attack people. gence of users. Among the 46 They come and build their hives EDITORIAL SECTION cases, 30 were caused by neg- here every year when sunflow- (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 ligence in the kitchen, 14 by ers are in bloom,” said Ko Than electric short-circuits, while Win Naing, a resident of A Lae CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION one was a case of arson. The Ywar Village. San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 fire department was not able The bees make their hives to to ascribe any cause to one collect nectar and pollen from Firefighters perform a variety of duties as required fire prevention at ADVERTISING & MARKETING fire accident. a sunflower plantation. They ( +95) (01) 8604530, Kayin State Immigration Office, Hpa-an District. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Hotline - 09 974424848 The Hpa-an District Fire stay at the tree for four months, [email protected] Service Department conduct- universities, said U Ko Ko Oo, vice Department, and U Ko Ko according to locals.—Myanmar [email protected] ed a campaign on fire pre- Assistant Director of Hpa-an Oo, head of Hpa-an District Fire Digital News Printed and published at the Global New ventive measures at Kayin District Fire Service Depart- Service Department, explained Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at State immigration office on ment. the policy of the fire service No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Old machine gun found Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light 9 March. During the training, U department and the means to of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. The department also Yin Htway, head of Immigra- prevent fire accidents. The fire in Meiktila Township 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. provided awareness training tion and Population, delivered service staff also demonstrated [email protected] courses in villages, markets, a speech. U Khin Maung Yee, methods to use fire extinguish- A machine gun which is be- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com schools, fuel oil stations and head of Kayin State Fire Ser- ers.—Nay Myo Lwin (Hpa-an) lieved to be a gun from Japanese www.facebook.com/ occupation period was found in globalnewlightofmyanmar Maiktila Township yesterday. More than Ks. 270 million earmarked to The weapon was discovered in the compound of a house which celebrate Mandalay Thingyan is owned by a resident identified as Daw Sein, 73 years of age in Kyidawgon Ward in Meiktila A fund of Ks. 276 million has ceremonies, transportation, Bo and Myanmar Rock sing- while the house owner was Write for us been appropriated for the entertainment, security, er She will entertain at the digging a hole in the ground to

We appreciate your feedback and 2018 Mandalay Thingyan catering and an awards Mandalay Mayor’s pandal. construct a latrine. contributions. If you have any comments festival, according to the presentation during the fes- The MCDC has arranged Following a tipoff, local authori- or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email Mandalay City Development tival. to host the Walking Thing- ties rushed to the scene to check [email protected] Committee. “We spent Ks.236 million yan at the southern palace the weapon and found that it with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only The MCDC will use the on last year’s water festival,” moat and the Countryside was an old machine gun that able to publish “Letter to the Editor” funds for the construction of said U Thet Naing Tun, as- Thingyan Night Market at cannot fire. Arrangements are that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words the Mayor’s pandal and wa- sociate secretary of MCDC. the eastern moat between being made to hand over the please be aware that your letter will be ter-throwing pandal, organ- Academy award actress 20th street and 25th street.— weapon to a local military sta- edited. izing the opening and closing and singer Htun Aeaindra Myanmar Digital News tion.—Myanmar Digital News 13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 5 Garment industry to create jobs for 1.5 million people

THE Myanmar Garment In- Moreover, more Chinese gar- dustry is expected to create ment factories are outsourcing job opportunities for 1.5 million their contracts to Myanmar,” people by 2020, depending on said the Deputy Minister. the investment potential, said “Earlier, the Unites States U Aung Htoo, Deputy Minister only imported bags from My- for Commerce. anmar, but now, it has allowed “We expect an investment garments too. So, there is great inflow into the garment indus- potential. A garment factory can try. Currently, there are some employ 600 to 3,000 people, and 750,000 people employed in the some 90 per cent of these are industry. So, we will try to create women. So, we will encourage Gold being displayed at a jewellery shop. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR 500,000 jobs annually in the next this industry,” said U Aung three years,” he added. Htoo. Gold market cool after Chinese New Year “To develop the garment The garment sector ac- industry, the ministry is looking counted for the third largest May Thet Hnin officer of Yangon Region Gold achieved on 25 January. In the for investors. The demand from exports from Myanmar, earning Entrepreneurs Association, middle of February, the gold the Unites States and the Euro- it some US$2 billion in export GOLD trading has been calm in noted, “Gold trading this time price slipped to Ks940,000 per pean Union has also increased. revenue.—GNLM the post-Chinese New Year pe- of the year dropped by 30 per tical. Global gold prices fluctu- riod, said gold entrepreneurs. cent compared with that during ated last year owing to global U Ohn Kyaing, secretary of the same period last year.” political changes and the ap- Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Currently, the global gold preciation of the dollar. Myan- Association, said that the Chi- price is US$1,322 per ounce, mar’s gold price was also on nese New Year and the wedding while Myanmar’s gold fetches the higher side then, said gold season had shaken the market more than Ks939,000 per tical entrepreneurs. a bit, but it had turned cool now. (0.578 ounce). Since April 2017, the gold “Gold transactions are This year, the gold price is price has been fluctuating. It usually on the decline during hovering above Ks930,000 per reached above Ks900,000 in this time of the year, but this tical. The price hit a high of July 2017. Last September, the year’s market has seen low- more than Ks950,000 per tical local gold price reached an all- er trading than the previous at the end of January, while a time record high of Ks958,000 years,” he said. two-month record high price per tical, while the global gold U Aye Cho, public relations of Ks956,000 per tical was price was $1,348 per ounce. Traders not used to YSX online trading

THE Yangon Stock Exchange’s value will rise, said U Htay Chun available. Securities companies (YSX) online trading forum is from SECM during the online are raising awareness about on- seeing lacklustre activity even trading launch event held on 28 line trading among business- after two months, Daw Tin May December. men in Mandalay, Taunggyi and Oo, a member of the Securities The SECM grants approv- Pathein. Only if people receive Exchange Commission of My- als for online trading to the fol- an education on online trading, anmar (SECM), told Myawady lowing securities companies: the system will improve, said Daily. Myanmar Securities Exchange Daw Tin May Oo. The online trading system Centre Co. Ltd. (MSEC), KBZ Currently, five companies has not improved yet, as people Stirling Coleman Securities — First Myanmar Investment are not used to it and lack expe- Co. Ltd. (KBZSC), CB Securi- (FMI), Myanmar Thilawa SEZ rience, information and trading ties Ltd. (CBSC) and AYA Trust Holdings (MTSH), Myanmar tools. Securities Co. Ltd. (AYA Trust). Citizens Bank (MCB), First The online trading system Investors, who are interest- Private Bank (FPB) and TMH has been available for shares ed in trading online, need to sign Telecom Public Co. Ltd — are listed on the YSX since early up with the securities compa- trading shares on the YSX. 2018. This is an attempt to make nies to know the trading rules. Some 3,601 shares were the YSX stock market active and Online trading can then be done traded on the YSX yesterday, attract more investors to it. using the applications of the re- with share prices being Ks12,000 As shares are available lated securities companies. for FMI, Ks2,900 for MTSH, 09251022355, on the internet-based trading The online trading platform Ks7,900 for MCB, Ks27,000 for Call platform, more traders will be aims to cover the entire coun- FPB and Ks2,900 for TMH at Thin Thin May, 09974424848 interested, and the stock trading try, wherever internet access is closing time. — GNLM 13 MARCH 2018 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Seven towns in Rakhine State get electricity in two years

FROM PAGE-1 to reach Manaung. Right now, is rather quick. Of the big towns Electricity to Buthidaung we are providing electricity to in Rakhine State, only Kyeintali and Maungtaw is targeted to be Manaung with a generator. Again, and Manaung remain to be con- provided by the end of June and Kyeintali is close to Gwa. The nected,” he said. December, respectively. By the power line can go down from As there are more areas with end of 2018, all of Maungtaw will Thandwe. Kyeintali is already in electricity in Rakhine State, there have electricity.” the pipeline. It is in the five-year is a requirement for more electri- “Kyeintali is still in the dark. programme,” said the chief en- cal staff. If the locals can do the Plans are underway to con- gineer. job, it will be more convenient, as struct a sub-station and power The chief engineer added this job requires 24 hours of duty. lines to Kyeintali. Later, it will that within a year or two, Rakh- If there is power failure or a Electrician works at electrical power station in Rakhine. PHOTO: MNA be Manaung (town). Manaung ine State would develop rather blackout, be it day or night, rain is in the sea (on an island), so quickly in the electricity sector. or shine, they have to work on it. In the six-month budget of and in the one-year budget of the we are trying to find ways to “Seven towns are already get- People from the region should the 2018-2019 fiscal year (FY), the 2018-2019 FY, the laying of new provide electricity there. It will ting electricity in two years. Com- work for the region’s people, said improvement of power lines in power lines is being planned. — be difficult for the national grid pared with the whole country, this the chief engineer. Rakhine State will be taken up, Kyaw Thu Htat

Nutrition campaign planned for children below 2 in Maungtaw District

THE staff of the government’s Some 4 per cent of the chil- mothers on how to give nutri- health department in Maung- dren aged under five are suffer- tious food to children and console taw District is being trained to ing from malnutrition, and they them,” said Daw Phyu Phyu Win provide nutrition and console make up 14 per cent of the coun- from the Maungtaw District Pub- children below two years of age try’s total population. lic Health Department. in the state. “This training is part of the Mobile medical teams are The staff of the health de- government’s efforts to fight mal- providing health care services partment is participating in a nutrition in the country,” said to all communities in Maungtaw four-day training programme, Dr. Kyaw Maung Maung Thein, District without discrimination. jointly conducted by the Ministry medical superintendent of the According to the Myanmar of Health and Sports and other Maungtaw People’s Hospital. socio-economic life and health related departments, with the “On completion of this train- report 2015-2016, 7 per cent of assistance of the World Health ing, the staff will know how to the children’s population aged Organisation at the Maungtaw treat children suffering from five is suffering from malnutri- Dr. Kyaw Maung Maung Thein delivers the speech at the nutrition People’s Hospital. malnutrition, and they can advise tion.—Myanmar News Agency campaign in Maungtaw District. PHOTO: MNA

Tatmadaw reopens Myitkyina- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw discusses ... FROM PAGE 2 Asian Development Bank and Sumprabum-Putao road U Zaw Thein of Wakema ASEAN Infrastructure Fund for constituency, Daw Htu May the development of roads in the TATMADAW columns were seen from Rakhine constituency Greater Mekong Subregion by clearing Kachin State, Tanai re- (11), U Saw Tun Mya Aung the Ministry of Construction, gion, Kaungyapa area, since 15 of Papun constituency and sent by the President. November 2017, as the Kachin In- U Zarni Min of Shwegu con- Regarding three projects dependence Army (KIA) armed stituency also discussed the to be implemented with US$360 groups were conducting illegal matter. million, MP Daw Cho Cho of In his explanation on the Ottwin Constituency suggested gold and amber mining oper- matter, Union Minister for to prevent corruptions in the ations, destroying the natural Home Affairs Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe projects to be able to gain the surroundings and the ecosystem. said the signing of the MoU quality infrastructures. On 28 January, KIA coun- will allow the exchange of in- The loan from the ADB tered this by blocking the Myit- formation on terrorists, help to be spent on upgrading the kyina-Sumprabum-Putao road by obtain support and assistance four-lane Yangon-Mandalay Ex- forcing workers to dig ditches on on technology and methods to pressway is enough to upgrade the road, destroy the bridges and expose the activities of terrorist the road meeting the interna- organisations and their back- tional standard, said Daw Cho road repairing and maintenance Construction workers repairing roads and bridges on the Myintkyina- ground history, and increase Cho . Sumprabum-Putao road, Kahin State. PHOTO: MNA machineries, attack the Tatmad- active participation in the work “The road is being used by aw convoys conducting routine against terrorism not only in more than 10,000 cars per day administrative works, disrupt had eight engagements. The Myitkyina-Sumprabum-Putao the region but in the interna- and experiencing accidents the flow of regional commodities, Tatmadaw Air Force transport road on 5 March. As the se- tional sector as well. daily. triggering a rise in prices and planes also airlifted food and curity situation improved, the The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw The consequences of bad food shortage, thus affecting the supplies to the local people and flow of commodities returned speaker announced the agree- quality on which anyone can not complain transparently local people and public servants public servants in Putao District to normalcy, reducing prices, ment and confirmation of the Hluttaw on signing the MoU has affected the people caus- in Putao District. on 28 February, 1 and 7 March. according to news received after obtaining the decision ing deaths on the road,” she The Tatmadaw columns The Ministry of Construction’s from the Tatmadaw Command- of the Hluttaw. The Hluttaw said. Ten MPs also discussed started clearing the area along public work groups also repaired er-in-Chief’s office. —Myanmar representatives then discussed the issue. —Aung Ye Thwin, the road from 16 February and the roads and bridges on the News Agency the US $360 million loan from Aye Aye Thant 13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 7 Constitutional amendment good for China’s enduring peace, stability

BEIJING — The constitutional try like ours,” he said. amendment adopted by China’s “It is a successful experi- national legislature on Sunday, ence we draw from the Party’s including a revision regarding long-term governance,” he said, the President’s term of office, is adding that this revision is “very good for China’s enduring peace important” and its meanings and stability, an official said. need to be learnt well and cor- Shen Chunyao, chairman of rectly. the Commission for Legislative Shen said the revision has Affairs of the National People’s a wide and solid political, legal Congress Standing Committee, and social base. Lawmakers said the revision is good for up- applauded twice when it was holding the authority and cen- introduced at the NPC annual tralized, unified leadership of session on 5 March for delib- the Communist Party of China eration. (CPC) Central Committee with In response to a reporter’s Comrade Xi Jinping at the core. question, he said the hypothesis “It is a key measure to im- of a repetition of political turmoil prove the state leadership sys- linked to leadership reshuffle tem,” Shen told reporters at a is unfounded because the CPC press conference held right after has managed to solve a number the amendment was adopted. of key challenges in its over 90 He said the experience of years’ history, including how to the past 20 plus years showed ensure the orderly transition of that the “three in one” leader- A deputy to the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) casts her ballot on a draft amendment to the country’s the party and state leaders at ship system was a successful, Constitution at the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 13th NPC in Beijing, capital of China on 11 all levels. effective and pivotal one for Chi- March, 2018. PHOTO: XINHUA The path of socialist po- na. The “three” refers to general litical advancement with Chi- secretary of the CPC Central top positions of the ruling party, call for the provision of the pres- “The ‘three in one’ leader- nese characteristics the CPC Committee, the chairman of the the armed forces and the state. ident’s term in the Constitution ship is not only necessary, but has explored will lead China to Central Military Commission Shen said there has been a to be compatible with that of the proves to be the most suitable an even brighter future, Shen and the state president — the growing and across-the-board other two top positions. system for a big party and coun- said.—Xinhua

Notice regarding Reduction of Company Registration Fees

1. In order to facilitate business and easier incorporation of companies, the Ministry of Planning and Finance by its notification of 1 June 2016 reduced company registration fees for private companies from 1000,000 kyats to 500,000 kyats. 2. In addition, the Union Government has also updated the hundred-year-old Myanmar Companies Act 1914, with the key objectives of improving the ease of doing business, promoting private sector development and modernising the legal framework for companies in Myanmar. The Myanmar Companies Law was submitted to the Union Parliament and approved on 6 December 2017. 3. The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) is currently preparing for the implementation of the new Myanmar Companies Law which will take effect on 1August 2018. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Planning and Finance, there are ongoing preparations for new regulatory notifications and forms, public education, and the establishment of a new electronic companies registry system. The new electronic companies registry will enable fast and efficient company registrations, submission of company filings and communications with the company registration office. 4. To support these reforms and to reduce the cost of doing business for small and medium businesses and encourage increased company incorporations, it is hereby announced that company registration fees will be further reduced from 500,000 kyats to 250,000 kyats, with effect from 1April 2018.

Directorate of Investment and Company Administration 13 MARCH 2018 13 MARCH 2018 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR OPINION 9 Myanmar, a Building a climate- Renaissance for Myanmar's Rice Export resilient Asia-Pacific

hardy people Maung Toe Aung a result, crop yield becomes fall To build long-lasting resilience to climate change, the Asia-Pa- off and year after years. cific region must address the root causes of two of its most RADITIONALLY, Now with the change of pol- pressing challenges: human vulnerability and gender ine- NDERDEVELOPMENT of the economy of a country Myanmar people eat icies and regulations on agricul- quality. coupled with low standards of living and lack of proper their meals with rice ture in Myanmar, the farmers Women and girls in Asia-Pacific make up 80 per cent healthcare can shorten the expected lifespan of its peo- T and curries which are are able to use machine for land of all those living on less than $2 per day. Uple. According to the World Health Organization, approx- served simultaneously at the development. They also face barriers to access natural resources, imately 1.2 billion people live in extreme poverty which forces them table. Myanmar is one of the top finance, energy, technologies, and healthcare, education, to live without decent shelter, clean water or adequate sanitation. rice-producing countries in the Renaissance Rice Produc- housing and property. Myanmar is a country fresh on its path of economic development world and it is regarded as the tion Part of the solution is to ensure that women and and while it is not enjoying rapid development, the healthcare and country’s most important crop According to the Myanmar disadvantaged groups have the chance to take part in living standards of her people are not dropping either. and is grown all over the coun- Rice Federation (MRF), rice decisions and actions related to climate change. The word Myanmar can be separated into two separate try. Therefore rice remains the export in the 2018-2019 fiscal On 8 March, International Women’s Day, the Gov- words with their own meaning. “Myan” roughly means fast and staple food in Myanmar. Peo- Year exceeded its target of 2 ernment of Sweden is joining forces with UN Women “mar” is tough or hard. True to this literal translation, Myanmar ple in Myanmar are among the million tons, which had an es- and UN Environment to ensure that human rights are citizens are a swift and hardy people with great resilience and highest rice consumers in the timated export value of US$600 protected and gender equality is promoted in efforts to immune systems. world, consuming more than million. reduce disaster risk and mitigate and adapt to climate Many countries put emphasis on the environment their food 300 grams per day per person. Rice exports are likely to change in the Asia-Pacific region. was procured, the nutritional value of combinations of food, and hit about 2.5 million tons, as of Achieving this ambitious goal will require increased other criteria when planning their diet. Myanmar people are not A Country Blessed the end of March, 2018. It is a technical capacity among national governments, civil picky when it comes to food and usually eat in moderation. How- Myanmar is rich in natural milestone in Myanmar’s rice society groups, regional institutions and other stakehold- ever, their immune system is as sturdy as their name implies. resources including cultivable market history. ers. Current efforts by the government in elevating the stand- land, available water resourc- Thanks to the leadership of “Cooperation is crucial to addressing the challenges ard of living for the people es, and climate favourable for MRF and strenuous efforts of the Asia-Pacific region faces today and this innovative have had increased suc- growing rice. Myanmar is also private businessmen, rice ex- collaboration between two UN organizations with differ- We need to cess compared to previ- a major producer of various port volume has reached more ent thematic mandates is a good step in that direction,” ous years. Yet, there is no types of beans, pulses and oth- than 2 million tons, the highest said Anne-Charlotte Malm, Head of Regional Develop- adopt more denying that rural areas er crops, including wheat, corn, record within five decades. ment Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok. health-conscious are lagging far behind in oilseeds, vegetables, potatoes, Officials report that 60 per “The project fits well with Sweden’s priorities in Asia development compared to mangoes, bananas, rambutan cent of rice exports went to and the Pacific: to contribute to sustainable develop- lifestyles, and more urban quarters and this and pineapple. Rice is econom- Farmers reap crops under the bright sun and hot weather. While rice is in high-demand in Myanmar and Southeast Asia, lack of modern technologies and China’s market, along with 44 ment by working regionally, through mutual interaction development of is why most initiatives on ically and politically significant equipment means that production cannot keep up with supply. PHOTO: PHOE KWAR countries in Africa, Asia and between human rights, democracy, gender equality, healthcare give priority to in the country, therefore suc- Europe. Rice plays a vital role environment and climate change. medical treatments rural development. cessive governments have at- cultivated with rain-fed rice. Driving force for self-suf- essary infrastructure and fa- an abundance of agricultural re- for Myanmar, in a bid to pur- In this way, we are convinced that this partnership The Ministry of Health tempted to further develop the Because of rainfall, irrigation is ficiency cilities which can progress the sources and it has been a major sue export-led growth strate- will strengthen resilience in the region,” she added. and drugs to and Sports is working on production of rice. critical in the delta area where Therefore rice is the most agriculture sector and enhance producer and exporter of rice in gies and MRF is planning to A large proportion of rural women in Asia and the extend our life care for mother and in- Growing rice in Myanmar there is more concern about important crop in the coun- foreign trading. The authority the world market. increase its target to more than Pacific earn their livelihoods in climate-sensitive sectors fants in rural areas. In depends on irrigated lowland, drainage and flood protection. try and sustainable growth in concerned and policymakers Although Myanmar was one 2 million in the following fiscal such as agriculture and fisheries, thereby increasing expectancy. But the 30 December 2015 rain-fed lowland, deep-water, According to the experts, paddy cultivation plays a key should prioritize maintenance of the largest rice exporters in year. their sensitivity to the effects of climate change. more importantly, we published version of The and upland. Rain-fed lowland the international price of rice role in the economic growth of the stable rice price as well as the world market, it became Women are also more at risk because of discrimina- National Strategic Plan for and deep-water rice are con- was higher than domestic pric- in Myanmar. The government sufficient supply of affordable less prominent in the South- Outlook tory gender norms and power imbalances in the region. need first to ensure Social Protection, there is fined to the delta region and es, and Myanmar consumes rel- is prioritized to increase with rice to consumers. east Asian regions. Reasons of The project will enable women to be a part of climate our children are a scheme for providing fi- coastal strip of Rakhine State. atively more rice compared with major policies and objectives dwindling rice exports are many In order to export to oth- change and disaster risk reduction actions, and give nancial support to moth- Nearly 60% of the delta region, other countries because it also which are aimed at increasing Glory Days and varied but some of the ma- er countries, it is essential to them the tools they need to become renewable energy subject to adequate ers and infants 2 years and including the Ayeyarwady, utilizes the crop for different productivity for self-sufficiency jor reasons are low productivity, take into consideration of not entrepreneurs. under and this scheme has Bago, and Yangon region is varieties of snack food. to boost the foreign exchange Historically, Myanmar was decline of surplus and lack of only the improvement of land Such support can unlock a brighter, more climate nutritional health begun implementation in earnings. once the world's largest export- big markets. use rights, financing, skills and resilient future. support to grow into Chin and Rakhine State, To further enhance pro- er of rice due to a wealth of Another obstacle is lack of infrastructure, but also better This is true not just for women alone, but also for the and Naga Self-Administra- duction, the government also natural and labour resources skills and facilities in the pro- food safety standards so that communities they inhabit. Having access to clean energy healthy and capable tive Zone. provides credit programs for and still to be on the fast track cess of growing paddy. The ma- exports to developed countries has a multiplier effect that spills over into livelihoods, adults that will lead Many rural areas do low-income farmers and en- to development. jority of the farmers don't try can be expanded. health, education and even safety and security of wom- not yet understand the courages private companies Myanmar’s economy con- how to develop farming meth- While modernization is un- en. the next generation. importance of healthcare which can provide micro financ- tinues to hold strong in the ods with proper drainage, irri- der way in Myanmar’s agricul- “UN Women is excited that through this project we for infants since they need ing and assistance to the rice wake of economic reforms gation because they don't take tural industry, the agriculture are addressing crucial issues of gender equality and hu- proper nutritional support farmers in order to buy rice and liberalization. If properly advantage of land development sector continues to play a major man rights in the context of resilience to climate change for healthy brain development. Raising awareness of this crucial seeds and other agricultural nurtured, the resources and and modern techniques. part in the country’s economic and disaster. fact among mothers is one of the things the ministry is doing inputs. adopted effective policies, the growth which still remains a In five years’ time, UN Women, together with its and they also regularly conduct vitamin supplementation pro- production of rice can help the Mechanization Agriculture significant engine for growth. partners, hopes to see women and disadvantaged groups grams for children. This is an important factor for the future of Liberalization country regain much of its for- Indeed, concerted efforts not only more resilient but also empowered to take deci- the country and something that both health departments and The government abolished mer standing as a lead producer Even if they are interested, should be made to play a key sions and lead actions on climate change and disasters,” agencies like the Maternal and Child Welfare Association should the low-price procurement sys- in the region. farmers have to develop the role in the country’s economic said Ms. Miwa Kato, Regional Director for UN Women in provide regularly. tem on rice and the new rice To do so, however, efforts land with traditional methods transformation which can make Asia and the Pacific. The average life expectancy for men in Myanmar is 60.2 trading policy was adopted to should be made to invest in using cattle and only very few Myanmar’s land more produc- “UN Environment welcomes this unique partnership years while Myanmar’s women have an average expectancy of ensure free trade of the crop to the agricultural sector and to of them can use machines. tive, improve the earnings of with UN Women, which will support women and mar- 69.3 years. We need to adopt more health-conscious lifestyles, aid the market-oriented econ- provide the provision of better Moreover cropping pat- farmers and generate higher ginalized groups to participate in climate change action and more development of medical treatments and drugs to ex- omy. This marked the second financing for the farmers. terns can also affects crop pro- income. and provide them with the means to access renewable tend our life expectancy. But more importantly, we need first to liberalization of the agricultural ductivity per acre because the energy, which can transform lives,” said Dechen Tsering, ensure our children are subject to adequate nutritional health sector. Reasons of dwindling rice majority of the farmers are able Translated by Regional Director for UN Environment in Asia-Pacific.— support to grow into healthy and capable adults that will lead Use of machines quickens the process for farmers, but not all farmers can It is of vital importance for exports to grow single crop in a year Win Ko Ko Aung UN Environment the next generation. afford them yet. PHOTO: MNA the government to provide nec- Myanmar is a country with due to various constraints. As ***** ***** 13 MARCH 2018 10 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR What’s in a name? France’s Le Pen proposes far-right rebrand

PARIS—French far-right leader and anti-Semitic remarks. with racism were dealt an im- Marine Le Pen proposed chang- The party severed the last mediate blow, however, when ing the name of her party to tie by stripping him of an hon- the deputy leader of the Na- the National Union on Sunday ourary title on Sunday, the fi- tional Front youth movement as part of efforts to improve its nal act in a vitriolic and highly was suspended for offensive image after she was re-elected personal power struggle with remarks. for a third term as leader. his daughter, who took over the Davy Rodriguez, who is Le Pen announced the pro- party in 2011. also a parliamentary assistant posed change at a party con- Marine Le Pen said the Na- for the party, was filmed appar- ference in northeast France, tional Front name was “asso- ently calling a bouncer at a bar arguing that it needed to drop ciated with a glorious and epic in Lille a “black piece of shit” its historic name of the Nation- history that no one can deny”, during a drunken late-night al Front (FN), used since 1972 but the 49-year-old added it was dispute on the eve of the party when it was co-founded by her also an impediment that pre- conference. father Jean-Marie. vented the party winning power He was suspended on The switch is meant to in elections. Sunday in a decision that was signal a new beginning and a “For a lot of French peo- approved by Le Pen, a party decisive break from the toxic ple... it’s a psychological barri- source told AFP. Rodriguez ad- legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen, er,” she said. mitted to an argument but told a former paratrooper who has Her efforts to distance the Buzzfeed website that the Marine Le Pen is trying to improve the French National Front’s a long history of making racist the party from its association video was a fabrication.—AFP image. PHOTO: AFP Nerve agent used in ex-spy attack Slovak interior minister quits found at UK pub, restaurant after journalist murder BRATISLAVA—Slovak Deputy quit if the minister stayed. LONDON—Traces of a nerve Prime Minister and Interior Min- The bodies of Kuciak and his agent used in the suspected at- ister Robert Kalinak announced fiancee Martina Kusnirova, both tempted murder of a Russian his resignation on Monday fol- 27, were found on 25 February at ex-spy have been found in a pub lowing tensions sparked by the their home near Bratislava. The and a restaurant he visited, Eng- murder of an investigative jour- couple, who were to have married land’s chief medical officer said nalist probing links between the in May, had both been shot dead. on Sunday. government and the mafia. Police have said Kuciak’s Sally Davies said up to 500 “I think to fulfil my mandate I death was “most likely” related people who had visited The Mill have to do everything to preserve to his investigation resulting in an pub and the Zizzi restaurant in stability in Slovakia,” Kalinak told article on ties between Slovakia’s Salisbury, southwest England, reporters. “For this reason I have top politicians and Italy’s noto- needed to wash their clothes decided to resign as deputy prime rious ‘Ndrangheta mafia, which and belongings as a precaution. minister and interior minister.” his employer posthumously pub- The 4 March attack on for- Last month’s murder of Jan lished. The murder and the article mer double agent Sergei Skri- Traces of a nerve agent used to poison Russian ex-double agent Sergei Kuciak and his fiancee prompted sparked a wave of anti-govern- pal and his daughter Yulia is Skripal have been found at The Mill pub and the Zizzi restaurant in huge protests against the govern- ment sentiment in the EU and being treated by detectives as Salisbury. PHOTO: AFP ment of Prime Minister Robert NATO member of 5.4 million attempted murder. there.” inate your skin,” PHE said in a Fico, with tens of thousands of people. The pair were found Pub and restaurant-goers statement. Slovaks turning out for rallies in On Friday, some 40,000 peo- slumped on a bench in Salis- were told to wash their clothing “Over time, repeated skin Bratislava on Friday. ple gathered in Bratislava to pro- bury. They remain in a critical in the washing machine, while contact with contaminated Following the protests, Fi- test against Fico and his govern- but stable condition in hospital. dry clean-only clothes should be items may pose a small risk to co’s Smer-SD party, to which Ka- ment, making it Slovakia’s biggest “There has been some trace put inside two tied plastic bags health.” linak also belongs, came under protest since the 1989 Velvet Rev- contamination by the nerve and safely stored while awaiting Home Secretary Amber fire from small coalition partner olution that toppled Communism agent in both The Mill pub and further advice. Mobile phones, Rudd, Britain’s interior minis- Most-Hid, which threatened to in former Czechoslovakia.—AFP Zizzi restaurant in Salisbury,” handbags and electronic items ter, said Saturday that police Davies said. should be wiped with sanitary were examining more than 200 “I am confident this has wipes, which should then be pieces of evidence, had identi- not harmed the health of an- disposed of in domestic waste. fied more than 240 witnesses, yone who was in The Mill pub Items such as jewellery and were ploughing through or Zizzi’s. and spectacles should be hand- security camera footage. “However, some people are washed in warm water and de- Around 180 troops, includ- concerned long-term exposure tergent, before being rinsed in ing chemical warfare experts, to these substances may, over cold water. The risk to public have been deployed in Salisbury weeks and particularly months, health remained low and the ad- after investigators requested give rise to health problems. vice was precautionary, Public specialist assistance. “I am therefore advising... Health England said. Skripal, 66, came to Britain the people who were in either “It is possible, but unlike- in 2010 as part of a spy swap. He the restaurant or the pub at ly, that any of the substance was a former colonel in Rus- 1:30pm last Sunday until evening which has come into contact sia’s military intelligence who closing on Monday should clean with clothing or belongings was jailed in his country for be- Following the journalist’s murder, some 40,000 people gathered the clothes they wore and the could still be present in minute traying agents to Britain’s MI6 in Bratislava to protest against the government in Slovakia’s biggest possessions they handled while amounts and therefore contam- secret service.—AFP demonstration in nearly two decades. PHOTO: AFP 13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 11 Cuba vote opens final chapter of Castro era

HAVANA — Cubans voted on elections of recent years, because Sunday to ratify a new National we are going to vote for new peo- Assembly, a key step in a process ple who will govern from then on,” leading to the elevation of a new daycare center guardian Ramon president, the first in nearly 60 Perez told AFP. years from outside the Castro Sunday’s general election family. is the first since the 2016 death The new members of the Na- of Fidel Castro, and marks the tional Assembly will be tasked beginning of major change at the with choosing a successor to top in Cuba. 86-year-old President Raul Cas- The change “will be a chal- tro when he steps down next lenge but it’s the natural law of month. life. We get old and have to retire,” “The next president may said retired lieutenant colonel not have that surname, but he Rigoberto Celorio, 82. will undoubtedly be a son of the “This is the right moment,” Cubans, including First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel (R) and his wife Lis Cuesta (L) stand in line to vote on Revolution,” the Foreign Ministry he added. “Raul will stay on as a new National Assembly that will choose the country’s next president. PHOTO: AFP said on Twitter. first secretary of the Communist Castro voted in the south- Party, so whoever comes out of State, whose head is automatical- on the OnCuba website that the will be watching for signs “of re- eastern province of Santiago de the process will be well oriented.” ly president of the country. legitimacy of the country’s next jection of the electoral process, in Cuba while his first vice president Candidates may be either Castro had already an- president would come more from which in reality we cannot elect” and likely successor, Miguel Di- members of the Cuban Commu- nounced that he would not be “institutional performance” than anyone. az-Canel, cast his ballot in the nist Party or not, and may also seeking a new term, although personal history such as involve- US lawmakers headed by central Santa Clara province. belong to trade unions or be stu- he is expected to remain head ment in the 1959 revolution. Republican Marco Rubio, who is “The triumphal march of dents. of the all-powerful Communist Turnout for the election is ex- of Cuban descent, have written to the revolution will continue,” “The designation of candi- Party until 2021. pected to be around 90 per cent. President Donald Trump urging Diaz-Canel said after voting, dates is based on merit, abilities Diaz-Canel, 57, is widely Although voting is voluntary, not him to ignore Castro’s successor promising “peace, liberty, inde- and the commitment of the peo- expected to succeed him and is voting is frowned upon. Going to “in the absence of free, fair and pendence and the sovereignty of ple,” Raul Castro said when he committed to guaranteeing con- the polls is considered an act of multiparty elections.” the people will endure.” announced the elections last year. tinuity. sovereignty and of “revolutionary Cubans who want to demon- Raul Castro took over in 2006 The official daily Granma Born after the revolution, the affirmation.” strate opposition typically spoil from his ailing brother Fidel, who wrote: “Nobody exchanges prom- engineer slowly climbed to the The final results will be an- their ballots. had governed since seizing power ises for votes, or boasts of his top rungs of Cuba’s hierarchy nounced on Monday. The Otro18 opposition move- during the 1959 revolution. abilities to get supporters... This over a three-decade career under Opposition criticism of the ment is also calling for change. Eight million Cubans were is the true and exceptional face Raul’s mentorship. process centres around the fact “The citizens do not partici- expected to turn out to ratify 605 of what we proudly call socialist “Diaz-Canel is a person that the president is not chosen pate in the choice or the election candidates for an equal num- democracy.” known to us. I sincerely wish it in direct elections. of the president and we think it’s ber of seats in the Assembly, a - Succession - will be him,” said Xiomara Gon- Cuban dissident Rosa Maria a decisive moment for the citizens process shorn of suspense and More than half of the candi- zalez, after voting in Diaz-Canel’s Paya, of the Cuba Decide move- to push a request” to change the unique to the Communist-run dates, 322, are women. home town of Santa Clara. ment, wants a referendum on electoral system, said Ostro18 Caribbean island nation. The new National Assembly Julio Cesar Guanche, a pro- modifying the island’s govern- leader Manuel Costa Morua. “They’re the most important selects a 31-member Council of fessor of law and history, said ment system and says her group —AFP

Five dead in New York river helicopter crash

NEW YORK — Five people have Divers rushed to the scene died after a helicopter owned by and freed the passengers, two of a tour group plunged into Man- whom were pronounced dead, hattan’s East River, police said while three others were taken on Monday. to hospital in critical condition, The red chopper, which is Nigro said. “We are told the five owned by tourism group Liberty, people were all tied tightly in har- was carrying six people includ- nesses that had to be cut and ing the pilot when it crashed into removed,” he said. the river near the upscale Upper Liberty organizes aerial East Side neighborhood shortly tours of America’s financial cap- after 7:00 pm (2300 GMT) on Sun- ital. Police chief James O’Neill day. “Five people are deceased,” said the aircraft had been leased a New York Police Department by photographers. The cause of spokesperson told AFP, saying the accident was not immediately the dead were all passengers on clear, but local media indicated the helicopter. the pilot had sent a distress signal Following the crash, “the pi- that mentioned an engine prob- lot freed himself, the other five did lem shortly before the crash. not,” Fire Commissioner Daniel The National Transportation Police officers remove bodies from the scene of a helicopter crash in Manhattan’s East River that left five Nigro told reporters during an Safety Board is investigating the people dead. PHOTO: AFP earlier press conference. incident.—AFP 13 MARCH 2018 12 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Russian army has cutting-edge laser weapons at its disposal, defence official says

MOSCOW — Russian knows about this. But the cus the energy needed to army has laser weapons fact that these systems hit the adversary’s arma- in service, which can hit have started entering ser- ments “within fractions of predetermined targets, vice is indeed a today’s a second.” Deputy Defence Minis- reality,” Borisov said. Russian President ter Yuri Borisov said in an “Starting from last Vladimir Putin an- interview with Krasnaya year laser systems have nounced the creation of Zvezda newspaper on been entering service, laser weapons in his State Monday. what allows disarming a of the Nation Address to “We can talk a lot potential adversary and the Federal Assembly about laser weapons and hitting those facilities, on 1 March. Putin said movies were made about which are the targets,” these laser systems sig- them a long time ago and the deputy minister said. nificantly expand Russia’s fantastic books have been The Russian scien- possibilities to ensure its Krasukha-4 ground-based electronic warfare system. PHOTO: TASS written, and everyone tists have learned to fo- security.—Tass

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BOHEM the vessel will be arriving on 12-3-2018 and cargo will Reg. No. 4/2105/2012 (28 February 2012) All in respect of “Dietary and nutritional supplements;

be discharged into the premises of M.I.T.T where it will In respect of “Tobacco; Cigarettes; Cigars; Snuff; Cigarette dietary food supplements; dietary supplemental drinks” in

lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the papers; Tobacco pipes, not of precious metal; Cigarette Class 5; “Coffee; artificial coffee; coffee beverages with milk; byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. filters; Cigarette cases, not of precious metal; Tobacco pouches; Cigarette lighters, not of precious metal; Matches; coffee-based beverages; tea; flavored tea; iced tea; Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Tobacco pipe cleaners; Ashtrays for smokers, not of precious tea-based beverages; flavored tea-based beverages; to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now metal; Cigar cutters” in International Class 34. oolong tea; oolong tea-based beverages; cocoa; cocoa beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; sugar; rice; declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Fraudulent or unauthorised use, or actual or colourable tapioca; sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; imitation of the said mark shall be dealt with according to law. from the Vessel. bread; pastry and confectionery; ices; honey; treacle; H.G.P No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Daw La Min May, yeast; baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces For KT & G Corporation, (condiments); spices; ice” in Class 30; and ’ the Claims Day. C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., “Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY preparations for making beverages” in . Class 32 Botahtaung Township, Yangon, AGENT FOR: M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA LINES Fraudulent or unauthorised use, or actual or colourable The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. th imitation of the said Marks shall be dealt with according to Phone No: 2301185 Dated 13 March 2018 [email protected] law.

Daw La Min May, H.G.P For SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED., 4” × 2 columns × USD 50 = USD 400 C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), 09251022355, Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, Call Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Thin Thin May, 09974424848 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Dated 13th March 2018 [email protected]

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1 13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 At least 49 killed, 17 injured in US- Space bases could Bangla Airlines plane crash in Nepal preserve civilization in World War III: KATHMANDU — At least 49 people were killed and Elon Musk 17 injured after a passen- ger plane of the US-Bangla Airlines crashed at Nepal’s WASHINGTON — Bases lization somewhere else Tribhuvan International on the moon and Mars to bring civilization back, Airport (TIA) on Monday could help preserve and perhaps shorten the afternoon, authorities con- human civilization and length of the Dark Ages,” firmed. hasten its regeneration he said. Bishwo Raj Pokhar- on earth in the event of “I think a moon base el, a senior police official a third world war, billion- and a Mars base that involved in the rescue op- aire entrepreneur Elon could perhaps help re- eration at the TIA, told Xin- Musk, said on Sunday. generate life back here hua on the spot, “49 people Musk, the founder on earth would be really were killed and 17 others of rocket and spacecraft important.” injured in the incident. company SpaceX, said Musk said he thinks Now we are carrying out the company’s inter- that SpaceX’s interplan- Photo taken on 12 March, 2018 shows the crash-landing site in Kathmandu, Nepal. A rescue operations.” planetary ship could be- etary ship will “be able to passenger plane of the US-Bangla Airlines crashed at Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport The 17 injured in the (TIA) on Monday, with dozens feared dead and at least 17 people injured. PHOTO:XINHUA gin test flights as soon as do short flights, short sort incident had been sent to next year. of up and down flights, hospitals for treatment, he Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Minister Ishwar Pokharel, The US-Bangla Air- There is “some prob- probably sometime in the added. TIA has been closed for Home Minister Ram Baha- lines is a privately-owned ability” that there will be first half of next year.” The Bombardier the incoming and outgo- dur Thapa and senior offi- Bangladeshi airline head- another Dark Ages, “par- SpaceX launched Dash Q-400 aircraft, with ing international flights cials reached the airport quartered in Dhaka. This ticularly if there is a third the world’s most pow- 67 passengers and four following the accident. The following the crash. is the deadliest air crash world war,” Musk said at erful rocket, the Falcon crew members onboard, details of the incident are The prime minister at the TIA airport after the SXSW conference. Heavy, last month, send- crashed while landing. yet to be ascertained. told reporters that the gov- a Turkish Airlines flight “We want to make ing Musk’s red Tesla The UBG211 flight was en Nepali Prime Minister ernment would launch a crash-landed in March sure that there’s enough Roadster car toward an route to Kathmandu from K.P Sharma Oli, Defense probe into the crash. 2015.—Xinhua of a seed of human civi- orbit near Mars.—AFP

TRADEMARK CAUTION TRADEMARK CAUTION TRADEMARK CAUTION SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED., a company CAMEL COFFEE CO., LTD., a company incorporated in OSCAR ANDREW SUTJIADI, a citizen of the Republic of incorporated in Japan, and having its registered office at Japan and having its registered office at 2-31-8, Daita, Indonesia, in the address of JI. Ketapang Utara VII, No.10, 1-40, DOJIMAHAMA 2-CHOME, KITA-KU, OSAKA-SHI, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0033 Japan is the owner and RT/RW 003/004, Krukut, Taman Sari, Jakarta Barat, OSAKA 530-8203, JAPAN is the owner and proprietor of proprietor of the following Trademark: Indonesia is the owner and proprietor of the following

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Reg. No. 4/1227/2018 (13.2.2018) In respect of “All kinds of hoes (hand tools); Grinding In respect of “Retail services or wholesale services for wheels; Grindstones (hand tools); Saws (hand tools); foods and beverages; retail services or wholesale services Jacks (lifting) (hand operated); Knives; Spoons; Hand drills for liquor; retail services or wholesale services for meat; (hand tools); Abrading instruments (hand instruments); retail services or wholesale services for sea food; retail Hoelike tools (hand tools); Blades (weapons); Scissors; services or wholesale services for vegetables and fruits; Hammers (hand tools); Glaziers' diamonds (parts of hand retail services or wholesale services for confectionery, tools); Drills; Nippers; Spades (hand tools); Razor; Irons

bread and buns; retail services or wholesale services for (non-electric hand tools); Hair - removing tweezer; Sabres; Reg. No. 4/1790/2018 (23.2.2018) rice and cereals; retail services or wholesale services for Sickles; Axes; Mortise chisels; Sledgehammers; Soldering All in respect of “Coffee; artificial coffee; coffee beverages milk; retail services or wholesale services for carbonated tools; Razor blades; Trowels; Crowbars; Water pump with milk; coffee flavorings; vegetal preparations for use drinks [refreshing beverages] and non-alcoholic fruit juice (non-electric / non-machine); Welding tools (hand tools); as coffee substitutes; unroasted coffee; coffee-based beverages; retail services or wholesale services for tea, Screwdrivers; Ring lock; Wrenches (hand tools); Plane beverages; cocoa; cocoa beverages with milk; cocoa- coffee and cocoa; retail services or wholesale services for (hand tools); Sprayers (insecticide) [hand tools]; Awls; based beverages; tea; iced tea; tea-based beverages” in processed food; retail services or wholesale services for Blade sharpening instruments; Borers; Piercing apparatus International Class 30. [unroasted/roasted] coffee beans and coffee powders; (Ear); Ice picks; Nail punches; Sharpening instruments; Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable retail services or wholesale services for bags and pouches; Solder tools (non-electric); Tickets (instruments for imitation of the said Marks shall be dealt with according to retail services or wholesale services for kitchen utensils punching); Solder tools; Glazing irons; Molding irons; law. and containers; retail services or wholesale services for Sharpening steels; Soldering iron (non-electric); Daw La Min May, H.G.P dinnerware; retail services or wholesale services for Whetstones; Taps (hand tools); Forks; Files (tools); For SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED., non-electric coffee drippers for brewing coffee; retail Hammer; Mattocks; Hair clippers for animals (hand C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., services or wholesale services for measuring spoons; retail instruments); Hunting knives; Nail puller(hand tools); Tree Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), services or wholesale services for canisters; retail services pruners; Truncheons; Extractors (Nail); Nail clipper; Pliers; Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, or wholesale services for hand-operated coffee grinders; Clamps for carpenters or coopers; Chisels; Expanders (hand tools); Jacks (lifting) hand operated; Punch pliers Botahtaung Township, Yangon, retail services or wholesale services for mugs; retail (hand tools); Tap wrenches; Tweezers; Saws (hand tools); The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. services or wholesale services for tumblers” all included in th Hatchets; Augers (hand tools); Nut bolt fastener; Spanners Dated 13 March 2018 [email protected] International Class 35 . (hand tools); Fleshing knives (hand tools); Pickaxes” in Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable International Class 8. imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. Fraudulent or unauthorised use or actual or colourable Daw La Min May, H.G.P imitation of the Mark shall be dealt with according to law. 5.5” x 2 Column x USD 50 = USD 550 For CAMEL COFFEE CO., LTD., Daw Htoo Htoo, H.G.P C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., For OSCAR ANDREW SUTJIADI, Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), C/o Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd., Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, Level 8A, Union Financial Centre (UFC), Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Corner of Mahabandoola Road and Thein Phyu Road, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Dated 13th March 2018 [email protected] Dated 13th March 2018 [email protected]

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‘Black Panther’ tops ‘Wrinkle’ as Disney dominates at the box office

LOS ANGELES — “Black Pan- from Aviron studios. This sort-of ther” kept up its record-setting sequel to 2008’s “The Strangers” ways in North American theat- took in $10.5 million. The poor- ers over the weekend, easily ly reviewed movie — Variety defeating a challenge from says it serves up “the same another Disney product, old meat-puppet gore and newly released “A Wrinkle cattle-prod scares” — stars in Time,” to again dominate Christina Hendricks and box offices, industry analysts Martin Henderson as a cou- said. The Disney/Marvel su- ple whose house is invaded by perhero collaboration took in three masked men. Next was Fox an estimated $41.1 million for the spy thriller “Red Sparrow,” with Barack and Michelle Obama would provide Netflix with exclusive content, with the format and number of shows yet to be determined, three-day weekend, website Ex- Jennifer Lawrence as a Russian US media reported. PHOTO: AFP hibitor Relations reported. That Director Ryan Coogler, left, ballerina-turned-elite spy. The bumped it up to a domestic total poses with ‘Black Panther’ movie, which took in $8.2 million of $562 million in its four weeks star Chadwick Boseman in its second week out, also stars at last month’s London Obama in negotiations to out, making it the seventh biggest premiere of the movie, which Matthias Schoenaerts, Jeremy domestic release ever. is continuing to set box-office Irons and Charlotte Rampling. create Netflix series: report The film’s opening in China records. PHOTO: AFP And in fifth spot was comedy meantime boosted its interna- thriller “Game Night” from Warn- tional takings to $516.6 million, letdown for a big-budget Disney er Bros, which netted $7.9 mil- SAN FRANCISCO — Former about while first lady, such as pushing its overall total past the film. “Wrinkle” has garnered lion. The movie, starring Jason US President Barack Obama nutrition. $1 billion mark. mixed reviews. The movie, about Bateman and Rachel McAdams, is in negotiations with Netflix The format could include “Panther” stars Chadwick a search through time and space tells the story of six friends who about producing a series of talk-show-style or documen- Boseman as the superhero king for a missing father, stars Storm get together for beer and games shows for the online streaming tary productions. Obama does of a utopian if fictional African Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese With- and stumble into a dangerous giant, according to US media not plan to use shows to re- country. It is now the first mov- erspoon and Chris Pine. reality game. reports. spond directly to President ie since “Star Wars: The Force Its director, Ava DuVernay, Rounding out the top 10 Obama and former first Donald Trump or other crit- Awakens” to top North American became the first black woman to were: lady Michelle Obama would ics, but instead to showcase box offices for four consecutive helm a movie with a $100 million “Peter Rabbit” ($6.8 million) provide Netflix with exclusive inspirational stories, according weekends. budget, Hollywood Reporter said. “Death Wish” ($6.6 million) content, with the format and to the Times. “A Wrinkle in Time,” a sci- “Black Panther,” which was also “The Hurricane Heist” ($3.2 number of shows yet to be de- Netflix said it ended last ence fantasy adventure that cel- directed by an African American, million) termined, The New York Times year with about 117 million ebrates diversity and powerful Ryan Coogler, had nearly twice “Annihilation” ($3.2 million) reported citing people familiar users, including slightly more women, took in $33.3 million for that budget. In third place this “Jumanji: Welcome to with the matter. than 110 million paid subscrib- its opening weekend. Analysts weekend was new horror film the Jungle” ($2.8 million). Netflix declined to com- ers. said that was something of a “The Strangers: Prey at Night,” —AFP ment. Having shifted its focus to As the world’s leading original content, Netflix has on-demand internet televi- scooped awards and helped sion service, Netflix would shake up both the television I can’t wait to get married: offer Obama a global plat- and film industries with its form to delve into topics that deep pockets. marked his presidency, such Netflix is available in some as health care, immigration, 200 markets worldwide and foreign policy, and fighting cli- produces programs in several Kaley Cuoco mate change. languages. It said it expects His wife, Michelle, would to spend between $7.5 billion also have a stage to explore and $8 billion on content for LOS ANGELES — “Big Bang subjects she was passionate 2018.—AFP Theory” star Kaley Cuoco says she cannot wait to get married to her “soulmate” Karl Brook. Russian opera legend Hvorostovsky The duo got engaged in awarded professional music award November on Cuoco’s 32nd birthday and are currently busy BraVo posthumously planning their wedding. “We’re totally going to get sparked married. We are planning it. romance ru- MOSCOW — Russia’s late op- Hvorostovsky, who is We are thinking about it. I can’t mours in March era star Dmitri Hvorostovsky broadly viewed as one of the wait. I don’t want it to be much 2016. A month later, has been posthumously award- greatest opera baritones of longer. That’s the truth. I really Cuoco posted a cozy ed a BraVo international pro- our time, was diagnosed with can’t wait. picture of her with her fessional music award for his a brain tumor in the summer “We are so happy and in boyfriend on Instagram, last record of Verdi’s Rigoletto. of 2015. He quit the opera stage love. He is excited as I am, saying, “That’s what happy The awarding ceremony in 2016 but carried on with con- which is sweet. I finally found looks like.” In September was held at Moscow’s Bolshoi certs. Hvorostovsky died of my soulmate, so we’re ready to 2016, they made their Theatre on Sunday. The award brain cancer on November 22 do it,” she told E! online. relationship red carpet was handed over to the singer’s in London where he lived with Cuoco and Cook first official.—PTI parents, Alexander Stepano- his family. The legendary sing-

PHOTO: PTI vich and Lyudmila Petrovna. er was 55 years old.—Tass

13 MARCH 2018 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIAL 15 Shwe Taung Group hands over 99th school to MoE

Shwe Taung Group handed over Shwe Taung Group fund- its 99th school building for a ba- ed the construction of a 60’x30’ sic education middle school in one-storey steel structure build- Thepyintaw village, Nyaung-U ing with lavatories, water supply Township, Mandalay Region on facility and full furniture. 11th March. “We will open our 100th The ceremony held at the school building next academic village was attended by Union year. We are delighted to do- Minister for Home Affairs Lt- nate facilities for education in Gen Kyaw Swe, Union Minister cooperation our friends,” said for Education Dr Myo Thein U Aik Tun. Gyi, Colonel Kyaw Kyaw Min, Union Minister for Educa- Mandalay region’s minister tion Dr Myo Thein Gyi delivered of security and border affairs, the opening speech at the cer- Hluttaw’s representatives, Bra- emony followed by a speech by zilian Ambassador to Myanmar, Shwe Taung Group Chairman Vietnamese Ambassador to U Aik Tun. Myanmar and diplomats from Afterwards, the donors pre- Thai Embassy as well as Shwe sented air-conditioners, comput- Taung Group Chairman U Aik ers, water treatment machine Tun and a wellwisher Mrs Ma- and other relevant materials for neerat Neenchaisak, and local the school.—Myanmar News Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Union Minister Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe and officials open Basic Education people. Agency middle School in Nyaung-U Township,Mandalay Region. PHOTO: MNA Austria marks 80 years since annexation by Hitler

VIENNA— Austria on Monday “Not to be taken in.” ber, headed by the 31-year-old with a strong current within the preferred to hide behind the sta- marks the 80th anniversary of its People should not take conservative Chancellor Sebas- party — particularly among stu- tus of Nazi victim that the Allies annexation by Nazi Germany, “peaceful cohabitation, co-deter- tian Kurz, with the leader of the dent fraternities — viewing Aus- had officially conferred on it. with the country’s President Al- mination and stable political con- far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), tria as part of a wider pan-Ger- Such denial has prevented exander Van der Bellen urging ditions for granted,” he warned. Heinz-Christian Strache, as his man or “Greater German” Austria from embarking on the young people not to be “taken “These things can change.” deputy. identity. Appearing on Austrian very painful “Vergangenheitsbe- in” by neo-fascist and far-right Van der Bellen — a former The FPOe, which counts for- television alongside other lead- waeltigung” or self-examination ideologies. leader of the environmentalist mer Nazis among its founders, is ing politicians for the Anschluss and coming to terms with the past On 12 March, 1938, Adolf Greens who in late 2016 beat an the oldest of the major right-wing commemorations, Strache said that Germany has undertaken. Hitler ordered 200,000 soldiers, anti-immigration candidate in a nationalist and anti-immigration it was everyone’s individual re- Austrian conservatives be- SS officers and police to invade polarising and nail-biting presi- groupings currently on the rise in sponsibility to remember “the gan paving the way for Nazism Austria, his native country, subse- dential election — said minorities the European Union. National Socialist (Nazi) terror as early as 1933 when they put quently declaring its “Anschluss” enjoy better protection today. FPOe politicians have re- regime that murdered people an end to parliamentary democ- or annexation by the Third Reich. “They can’t be outlawed at peatedly rejected neo-Nazism, on a large scale because of their racy, then crushed the Social A “Day of Commemoration” the stroke of a pen as they could racism and anti-Semitism since religion, their origin and their Democrats in 1934 and set up a will be held on Monday to mark then by a majority. If that weren’t the party joined the ruling co- political opinions.” one-party regime. the events of 1938 that changed the case, the state could be im- alition. - Embarrassing controver- In a country in the throes of the course of Austrian history mediately turned into a tyranny The party has also expressed sies - an identity crisis following the dis- and served as a prelude to World of the majority, as happened back its gratitude to “the Republic of But since it joined the ruling integration of the Austro-Hungar- War II. then.” Austria, democracy, parliamenta- coalition, the FPOe has found it- ian empire, and in full economic Asked in an interview with Van der Bellen has repeat- rism and the rule of law”. self embroiled in a string of em- slump, anti-Semitism flourished the Kurier daily what future gen- edly called for vigilance and for But the FPOe’s position re- barrassing controversies regard- as early as the 1920s. erations could learn from the An- tolerance since a coalition gov- garding the status of the Austrian ing its relationship to Austria’s “Everything had already schluss, van der Bellen replied: ernment took power in Decem- state has long been ambiguous, history. In January, for example, long been ready by the time the a leading FPOe candidate in re- Nazis arrived,” Kitty Suschny — gional elections quit the party who was just 13 in 1938 — told a because of a scandal over song conference, recalling that a ban lyrics praising the Holocaust. on “dogs and Jews” was imposed While Strache has been keen overnight in the grounds of Vien- to clean up his party’s image, na’s Schoenbrunn Palace. other incidents have tarnished The persecution of Jews it, such as one FPOe member began in the early hours of the of parliament who declared in Anschluss. And on 15 March, a 2006 on television that “National euphoric crowd greeted Hitler Socialism also had its good sides”. in Vienna. Many events marking the An artistic installation will Anchluss anniversary feature be unveiled on Monday at the eyewitnesses of the time, while site where the dictator made his public debates will focus on the first speech after the annexation responsibility of Austria and of the country. On Wednesday, everyday Austrians in Hitler’s Chancellor Kurz will ask his cab- seizure of power. inet to approve a proposal for a Talking about such issues memorial to the victims of the A billboard set up in Vienna as part of the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of Austria’s annexation by in public was almost unheard of Holocaust to be erected in the Nazi Germany, or “Anschluss”. PHOTO: AFP until the late 1980s, as Austria centre of Vienna.—AFP 13 MARCH 2018 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Dortmund overpower Frankfurt 3-2 in German Bundesliga

BERLIN — Borussia Dortmund tions, taking a narrow one-goal overpowered resilient Frankfurt lead into the half time. 3-2 after substitute Michy Bat- After the restart, Frankfurt suhayi scored two late goals to battled their way into the en- secure all three points on home counter and caused problems for soil at the 26th round in Bunde- Dortmund’s defence with cros- sliga on Sunday. ses and set pieces into the box. Eintracht Frankfurt resto- The visitor’s efforts paid red parity twice but even Danny off with 75 minutes played as Blum’s injury time equalizer Jonathan de Guzman’s pinpoint wasn’t enough as Batsuhayi’s free kick into the area allowed Michy Batshuayi (1st L) of Dortmund scores during the German Bundesliga soccer match between last-gasp winner shocked the Luka Jovic to head home the Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, Germany on 11 March, 2018. Dortmund won “Eagles” . leveller. 3-2. PHOTO:XINHUA The hosts took the reins However, it was a short- from the kick off as it took the lived joy for Frankfurt as Batsu- injury time. dings whereas Frankfurt slipped Elsewhere, newly promoted “BVB” only 11 minutes to break hayi, who was fielded in the 62nd It looked like Frankfurt from the 4th to the 5th place. Stuttgart and Leipzig shared the the deadlock in front of home minute, ensured the 2-1 lead fol- would hijack a point from “We played a good second spoils after 90 goalless minutes. crowd. Christian Pulisic’s low lowing a one-two with Christian Dortmund but Chelsea loanee half and I think we should have With the draw, Stuttgart slump square pass into the box found Pulisic in the 77th minute. Batsuhayi wasn’t done with the grabbed a draw here. In the first to the 10th position meanwhile Frankfurt’s defender Marco The “Eagles” remained scoring as he shocked Frank- half Dortmund was the better Leipzig stay on the 6th place. Russ, whose clearance ended unimpressed and pressed for- furt after smashing home the team in the second half we were. Werder Bremen and Colog- up in the wrong goal. ward with the result that Danny winner in the dying seconds of If you score in the injury time ne encounter for the relegation Dortmund controlled the Blum snatched a late two-all the game. you cannot lose in the injury battle and will conclude the 26th proceedings on the pitch but draw after a low pass to the far With the victory, Dortmund time,” Frankfurt head coach round in Bundesliga on Monday. they ceased their forward ac- post from Danny da Costa in the tighten their 3rd place in the stan- Niko Kovac said. — Xinhua

No Messi but Barca still Daniel upsets Djokovic at Indian top after matchday 28 Wells, Nishikori pulls out

MADRID — The absence of Champions League tie at home Leo Messi after parenthood for to Chelsea. INDIAN WELLS, California — the third time on Friday night Second-placed Atletico Japan’s world No 109 Taro Daniel was no problem for FB Bar- Madrid remain 11 points be- pulled off a major upset on Sun- celona as they cruised to a 2-0 hind Barcelona after a 3-0 win day at the BNP Paribas Open by win away to Malaga in the 28th at home to Celta Vigo. beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic round of Spain’s Liga Santand- Antoine Griezmann was in the second round. er over the weekend. given the award for player of Though most of the crowd at Barca coach Ernesto Val- the month for February before Indian Wells came to see the for- verde used Messi’s absence the kick off and celebrated by mer World No 1 in his comeback to hand starts to big signings opening the scoring following following right elbow surgery, it Ousmane Dembele and Phillipe a wonderful piece of control on was the 25-year-old Daniel who Coutinho and both responded the stroke of half time. stole the show with a scrappy to the challenge with Dembele He then set Vitolo up for 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-1 victory. setting Coutinho up for Barca’s Atletico’s second in the 56th “I can’t believe I beat some- second goal of the game. minute, a minute after Celta one like (Djokovic) on center By then the league leaders had hit the woodwork, and An- court like this, it’s pretty crazy,” had opened the scoring thanks gel Correa sealed the win seven Daniel said. Taro Daniel. PHOTO:KYODO NEWS to Luis Suarez, who with his minutes later. Real Madrid re- After a closely fought first goal in La Rosaleda has now main third after Cristiano Ron- two sets, Daniel said he sensed scored against every side that aldo scored twice away to Eibar Djokovic, still clearly lacking second round with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 even against someone like (Djok- he has played in the Primera in a game which Madrid coach match fitness, was tiring at the victory over Britain’s Cameron ovic),” he said. Liga since his arrival in 2014. Zinedine Zidane admitted they start of the third. Norrie, had never beaten a top-20 His third-round opponent Barca’s task became much didn’t deserve to win. “I think I came out playing opponent before Djokovic, and is Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer, easier when Malaga midfielder However, after Eibar had a little more aggressive than the needed to win a pair of qualifi- who had been scheduled to play Samu Garcia was sent off for pegged Madrid back in their other two sets and that made him ers to enter the main draw of the Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the sec- a wild challenge of Jordi Alba own half for much of the open- keep making more mistakes. Be- tournament. ond round before the world No 25 with an hour still remaining in ing 45 minutes Ronaldo took cause he obviously wasn’t playing “Getting through qualifying withdrew through illness. Mayer the game and in the second half advantage of a defensive error his best tennis, so I was able to made me a bit more confident, beat Nishikori’s replacement Ru- they were content to conserve and a pass from Luka Modric to take advantage of that,” Daniel which gave me the belief...to get ben Bemelmans of Belgium 6-4, energy ahead of Wednesday’s open the scoring.— Xinhua said. Daniel, who reached the through the tougher moments, 6-1.—Kyodo News