EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD RATIONS CAN GUARANTEE NO HUNGER TO NEEDY PEOPLE PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL Lisu National Development Party, Dawei Nationalities Party, Phlone-Sqaw Democracy Party and Asho Chin National Party present their policies, stances and work programmes PAGES-10-11-12-13

Vol. VII, No. 161, 8th Waxing of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 24 September 2020 Myanmar organizes 15th relief flight to INSIDE TODAY NATIONAL bring citizens back home from Malaysia MoI holds online meeting with CPC Central Committee Publicity Department PAGE-3

NATIONAL MoC organizes virtual meeting on free food ration distribution in Yangon PAGE-4

NATIONAL MoHS organizes virtual meeting on COVID-19 response PAGE-4

NATIONAL UEC passes advance ballot papers to MoFA for Myanmar citizens 165 Myanmar citizens arrive back home by an MAI relief flight on 23 September. PHOTO : MNA living abroad PAGE-2 RELIEF flight of The returnees have to stay tion and Population, the Minis- tive organizations to repatriate Myanmar Airways the 14-day quarantine at specif- try of Health and Sports and the the citizens who have no valid International landed ic places or designated hotels Yangon Region government. documents and who were kept LOCAL NEWS A at Yangon Interna- after immigration processes In accordance with the di- at the detention centres after Over 1,000 businesses tional Airport yesterday with and medical tests, followed by rectives of Ministry of Foreign verifying their citizenships. to receive K20 bln from 165 nationals who wanted to re- the 7-day home quarantine, Affairs, the Myanmar embassy —MNA second COVID turn home as they were facing which were arranged by the in Kuala Lumpur is also work- Fund difficulties in Malaysia. Ministry of Labour, Immigra- ing together with the respec- (Translated by Aung Khin) PAGE-6

550 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 23 September, total figure rises to 7,292

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 7,292 after 550 new cases were reported on 23 September according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 7,292 confirmed cases, 130 died, 2,085 have been discharged from hospitals and 438 were held under investigation.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 23 September 2020 New Persons under Investigation from the past 24 hours to 12 noon of 23 September 2020 Total Cases 7,292 New Cases 550 New PUIs 438 Total Death Tally 130 Discharged from Hospital 2,085

Ministry of Health and Sports 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR UEC passes advance ballot papers to MoFA for Myanmar citizens living abroad

DIRECTOR-GENERAL of The sub-commissions of tries on 18 September. the Union Election Commis- UEC scrutinized the copies of In the second time, the sion U Khin Maung Oo pre- Form-15 for eligible voters, sent ballot papers and envelopes sented advance ballot papers by the Ministry of Foreign Af- for advance voting will be sent and envelopes for 20,426 el- fairs, for the voters in foreign to the Myanmar embassies in igible Myanmar voters living countries. Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul and abroad to Director-General In the first time, advance Kuala Lumpur for the nation- for the Planning and Admin- ballot papers and envelopes al voters from 8 regions and istrative Department of the for 188 eligible overseas voters states.—MNA UEC Director-General presents advance ballot papers and envelopes Ministry of Foreign Affairs U have been sent to the respective to the Director-General for the Planning and Administrative Aung Soe Win yesterday for the Myanmar embassies, missions (Translated by Ei Phyu Department of MoFA on 23 September. PHOTO : MNA second time. and consulates in foreign coun- Phyu Aung) India donates Remdesivir injection to Myanmar

INDIA donated Remdesivir in- Dr Zaw Than Htun. jection produced by Zydus Cadi- Indian Ambassador Mr Sau- la Company to the Ministry of rabh Kumar said, “The currently Health and Sports for COVID-19 donated injections are produced treatment and the donation was in India and approved in line with organized at the Embassy of In- the Indian medical rules and reg- dia in Yangon on the morning of ulations. They are widely used in 20 September. treating the patients with severe At the ceremony, Indian COVID-19. Now, the medicines Ambassador Mr Saurabh Kumar are donated by Alidac Health- handed over the Remdesivir in- care Myanmar Ltd, a subsidiary jections to Director-General for of Zydus.” Department of Medical Research The Indian government Professor Dr Zaw Than Htun. donated US$900,000 worth of “These medical supplies are medicine and medical supplies produced in India and are now to prevent, control and treat COV- used to treat the COVID-19 pa- ID-19 in Myanmar on 6 May 2020, tients there. They are also used according to the Indian Embas- for the treatment of patients with sy.— Min Thit (MNA) severe or moderate COVID-19,” (Translated by Khine Embassy of India in Yangon donates Remdesivir injection to the Ministry of Health and Sports on said Director-General Professor Thazin Han) 20 September. PHOTO : KYI KHAING OO

146 Myanmar Remote assessments to be used in grading, migrant workers from Thailand registration for PWDs return through SINCE 2018, the Ministry of bled in Hlinethaya Township in take remote assessments and ity grading and registration for Myawady border Social Welfare, Relief and Re- Yangon Region, Nyaunglebin use of digital technologies, so the disabled has been postponed settlement, in cooperation with Township in Bago Region, Hpa- the department yesterday or- because of COVID-19 pandem- on 23 September UNICEF (Myanmar) and My- an and Kya-in-Seikkyi townships ganized a coordination meeting ic. But from September to De- anmar Federation of Persons in Kayin State. about the plan for registration cember this year, the project A total of 146 Myanmar mi- with Disabilities, has carried out To continue the project dur- and disability grading for the will continue by using remote grant workers (84 males and a project for disability grading ing the COVID-19 pandemic, the disabled by undertaking remote assessments and digital tech- 62 females) returned home and registration for the disa- project officials need to under- assessments and digital tech- nology. through the Thai-Myanmar nology. The meeting was attend- Friendship Bridge No 2 in At the meeting, the Depart- ed by officials from Myanmar Myawady Border town yes- ment of Rehabilitation Direc- Federation of Persons with terday. Local authorities tor-General U Win Naing Tun Disabilities, UNICEF (Myan- welcomed the returnees delivered an opening speech. mar), Myanmar Autism Asso- and the responsible persons The participants discussed ciation, Myanmar Down Syn- from respective townships ar- the roles of organizations in im- drome Association, Myanmar ranged the necessary medical plementation of remote assess- Deaf Community Development check-up and send them to ments and digitalization, the Association, Eden Centre for quarantine centres in respec- roles of Myanmar Federation of the Disabled, Shwe Minn Tha tive regions and states in ac- Persons with Disabilities, pros Foundation, Myanmar Christian cordance with the COVID-19 and cons of using technology, Fellowship of the Blinds, and health guideline. necessary arrangements, fund- Myanmar Independent Living From 1 May to 23 Septem- Remote assessments and use of digital technologies are ing, and other related matters. Initiative.—MNA (Translated ber, a total of 79,020 migrant discussed online on 23 September. PHOTO : MNA The initial plans for disabil- by Maung Maung Swe) workers have returned home through the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge-2.—Htein Lin Aung (IPRD) (Translated Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355 by Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Advance voting process for local voters outside their constituencies in 2020 General Election

n Heads of trainings, schools, hospitals and jails are to contact the sub-election commissions to get documents of Form 15. n They must return these documents to sub-commission of respective townships by 26 August 2020 after the documents are filled by the voters. n Sub-election commission of respective townships must send ballot papers and envelopes for advance voting to the train- ings, schools, hospitals and jails by 7 October 2020. n Advance voting must be organized at trainings, schools, hospitals and jails on their appropriate day from 8 October 2020 to 21 October 2020. n The envelopes containing ballot papers must be sent back to sub-election commission of respective townships by 4 pm on 8 45 November 2020.

Advice to people in Yangon Region 1. About 6,000 people have been quarantined in Yangon. Within two days, quarantine spaces were arranged for 1,000 people who came back from Rakhine State. Now, the number of people who had contacts with COVID-19 patients has increased, so seven new quarantine centres have been established for 1,000 more people. The civil society organizations and volunteers are invited to help the persons at the quarantine centres. 2. People in Yangon need to send the persons who had contacts with confirmed cases in the contact tracing to the quarantine centres without making them worried. 3. People should adhere to the required rules and regulations in the quarantine centres. When sending food to people in quarantine centres, alcohol and cigarettes should not be included in the delivery. 4. People in Yangon have lots of difficulties, challenges and burdens. Therefore, they need to strictly follow the rules by staying at home in two to three weeks during this period. In going outside for necessary reasons, they must wear masks. As Yangon City has a large number of population, people are also advised to abide by the rules of Ministry of Health and Sports amidst the increasing number of confirmed cases.

MoI holds online meeting with CPC Central Committee Publicity Department

TV industry between Myanmar private companies and Chinese TV stations. Myanmar staff mem- bers are working at the Myanmar programme of China Radio In- ternational. The MRTV has also signed cooperation agreement with the Guangxi Broadcasting Service (GXBS) in 2013, and produced Chinese TV series dubbed in My- anmar language, and has been producing some programmes Union Minister Dr Pe Myint discusses cooperation in media sector with the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party with Yunnan Television since of China on 23 September. PHOTO: MNA 2013. THE Ministry of Information held Meng Dong. was created by Director Academy tween the two countries, as well The Myanmar News Agency an online meeting with the Pub- Chinese Ambassador to My- U Chit Khin in 1961 to the novel as development of the strategic (External) under the MoI signed licity Department of the Central anmar Mr Chen Hai, Patron of of the same title written by Myan- partnership cooperation in multi the first agreement on exchange Committee of the Communist Myanmar Motion Picture Organ- mar veteran writer Maung Htin. sectors which was agreed by lead- of news with Xinhua News Agen- Party of China yesterday morn- ization U Kyi Soe Tun, its Chair- The film depicts the lives ers of the two countries. cy in 1963 and the agreement was ing. man U Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin and of Myanmar rural farmers who He also discussed better co- updated in 2018. The meeting was held be- officials joined the meeting via were oppressed by colonialists operation between the two coun- The Union Minister dis- tween the two headquarters in videoconferencing from Yangon. and fascists during Second World tries which have marked the 70th cussed printing and publishing Nay Pyi Taw and Beijing. Before the discussions, War. The movie also presents anniversary of diplomatic ties this of books between the two coun- Union Minister Dr Pe Myint, Vice-Minister and Chairman of struggles for independence with year, economy recovery in the tries, including the translation Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun, the China Film Bureau Mr Wang national spirit. post COVID-19, further collabora- of book series written by Chinese Permanent Secretary U Myo My- Xiaohu presented the Myanmar In the session of online meet- tion in mutual support for stability President Xi Jinping about the int Maung and officials took part movie ‘Nga Ba’ conserved in dig- ing, Chinese Minister Mr Huang and peace in the region. governance in his country. in the discussions with Minister of ital cinema package by experts Kunming explained the main ob- Union Minister Dr Pe My- The meeting also focused CPC Central Committee Publicity from the China Film Archive, to jective of the meeting to imple- int talked about participation on implementation of bilateral Department Mr Huang Kunming, commemorate the centenary of ment agreements made during of Myanmar film actors and agreements in the post COV- Vice-Minister and Chairman of Myanmar Film Industry and the the official visit of Chinese Pres- screening of Myanmar films in ID-19, transfer of films and news the China Film Bureau Mr Wang 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties ident Mr Xi Jinping to Myanmar Chinese film festivals, the joint documentaries stored in China, Xiaohu, Vice-Minister of Culture between the two countries. in January this year. project between Myanmar and technical cooperation in new and Tourism Mr Zhang Xu, and Union Minister Dr Pe Myint He also talked about promo- Chinese companies for building media and sharing knowledge. Vice-Minister of National Broad- expressed thanks for the digital tion of information sector, cultural a major film studio in Nay Pyi —MNA cast and Television Bureau Ms version of Nga Ba movie which exchange and cooperation be- Taw, and cooperation in radio and (Translated by Aung Khin) 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Whatever you say should be truthful, beneficial I would like to seek your help to make the big problems smaller, and the small problems disappear; please try to placate the dissatisfactions and try to boost the morale. I want to make a request to all of you not to fan the flames or to make the small problems become bigger and to make the big problems unmanageable. This may be because of deep concerns. However, even if a person speaks out of concern, such a person needs to speak with discretion. Something you say with concern; is it really beneficial? I have spoken repeatedly about this matter. According to the Buddhist teachings, whatever you say should be truthful, beneficial and bearable to the listener. Some words are difficult to bear. Therefore, firstly the words should be truthful. Even if the words are true, will they be beneficial? I want all of you to be prudent and wise to consider whether certain words if spoken, would make the people more afraid; or whether such words would not make the people more vigilant or diligent. (Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s update on government measures against COVID-19 pandemic, on 21 September 2020)

MoC organizes virtual meeting on free food ration distribution in Yangon THE Ministry of Commerce yes- terday organized a virtual meet- ing on free food ration distribution in Yangon Region. During the meeting, Union Minister for Commerce Dr Than Myint said that the National-Lev- el Central Committee on Preven- tion, Control and Treatment of COVID-19 has already instructed the relevant officials to distrib- ute food during COVID-19 crisis if necessary. The second wave of COVID-19 has severely hit Union Minister Dr Than Myint discusses ‘free food ration distribution plan’ in Yangon via videoconferencing on 23 September. PHOTO : MNA Yangon Region, so the Ministry of Health and Sports imposed ute food, said the Union Minister. officials in Yangon could man- for poor families in Yangon. Commerce and Industry and its necessary restrictions, and con- He also stressed the need to take age to effectively distribute food The Deputy Minister said associated organizations, officials sequently, the government need measures which can ensure that during the period in which the that the Ministry of Commerce from Yangon Region Transport to distribute food for the needy people do not throng food distri- first wave of COVID hit Yangon. has already gathered emergency Authority and officials from Bay- people in Yangon Region, said bution centres. The Deputy Minister urged the food to some extent. int Naung Market participated in the Union Minister. Similarly, the Deputy Minis- participants to make suggestions Government officials, repre- the discussions.—MNA The main objective of the ter for Commerce made discus- on how to effectively provide a sentatives from Union of Myan- (Translated by Maung meeting is to effectively distrib- sions in the meeting. He said that 2-week emergency food supply mar Federation of Chambers of Maung Swe) MoHS organizes virtual meeting on COVID-19 response ing in order to check whether preventive accessories, medical they follow the COVID-19 related equipment and medicines. guidelines. He also stressed that Permanent Secretary Dr regional authorities in all states Thet Khaing Win explained the and regions must supervise the situations related to conduct- COVID-19 containment meas- ing COVID-19 lab tests by using ures in markets. Cobas 6800, RT PCR and Gen- He said that people failed to eXpert. Similarly, other officials strictly follow COVID-19 related and participants explained their guidelines when the first wave tasks and activities to control the of COVID-19 became weaker. spread of COVID-19 and make He continued that there suggestions. can be transmission of the vi- In response to the discus- rus even after the second wave sions made by the participants, of COVID-19, so people need the Union Minister made nec- to strictly adhere to the health essary suggestions. He said guidelines. He added that the that local officials need to use spread of the disease will be handheld loudspeakers to edu- Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe presides over an online meeting for response to COVID-19 on 23 stopped only when an effective cate the people about COVID-19 September. PHOTO : MNA COVID-19 vaccine is widely response measures in quaran- THE Ministry of Health and Union Minister for Health and that the majority of factories in available. tine centres. Sports yesterday morning or- Sports Dr Myint Htwe said that Yangon Region will be closed He called on all of the citi- The Union Minister also ganized a virtual meeting with only if people in Yangon Region from 24 September, so the zens to strictly follow COVID-19 urged medical experts, public advisors on issues related to pre- adhere to the “Stay-at-Home” spread of the disease will be related instructions. health officials and management vention, control and treatment order, the transmission of the limited. During the meeting, Deputy experts to cooperate in manag- of COVID-19 via videoconfer- virus will be controlled in two He said that officials will Minister Dr Mya Lay Sein ex- ing quarantine centres.—MNA encing. weeks. inspect the factories that have plained how they are working in (Translated by Maung During the meeting, the The Union Minister said been allowed to continue open- order not to run out of COVID-19 Maung Swe) 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Myanmar black bean price up by over K120,000 per tonne over 3 weeks

By Nyein Nyein ment rapidly changed the import period of 400,000 tonnes of black PRICES of black bean have in- bean to three months by the end creased by over K120,000 per of August 2020 from the earlier set tonne over three weeks, accord- deadline of March 2021. Its official ing to the bean market. notice was announced on 22 May. The black bean fetched Although Myanmar bean K950,000 per tonnes in the bean traders have asked for deadline market on 1 September. However, extension for import quota of the price of black bean rose to 400,000 tonnes, India stall has not K107,000 per tonne on 23 Sep- responded to the request. tember. Myanmar has delivered The pigeon pea price hit nearly 100,000 tonnes of black K814,000 per tonne on 1 Septem- bean out of 400,000 tonnes quo- ber, and it jumped to K830,000 per ta. Around 200,000 tonnes of tonne on 23 September. black beans are also stockpiled The price of bean has ris- in the local market, according to en because of demand not only MPBSSMA. from India but also from Pakistan, Myanmar is the prominent Bangladesh, Nepal and UAE, said grower of black bean, which is an official from Myanmar Pulses, highly demanded from India. Beans and Sesame Seeds Mer- A worker piling the bag of beans in a warehouse in Mandalay. PHOTO: MIN HTET AUNG Besides Myanmar, Australia chants Association (MPBSSMA). and Africa grow other kinds of “The price of bean has dia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal gates are reopened. With a slight mary buyer of Myanmar’s black peas such as pigeon peas, green increased in the local market and UAE is also on the rise. India increase in FOB price, the price beans and pigeon peas, it has grams and yellow peas, accord- because of rising demand from is purchasing Myanmar bean di- of bean has also increased,” he been delaying the buying of the ing to the MPBSSMA. India. With the yield of bean rising rectly these days. Then, they will added. beans amid the COVID-19 crisis, in Myanmar, the demand from In- import the bean later when the Although India is the pri- said the traders. India govern- (Translated by Hay Mar) External trade tops $149.67 bln in Myanmar trade deficit with Singapore estimated at incumbent government period US$9.4 bln in past 4 years

MYANMAR’S external trade and $33 bln in the FY2019-2020 ness, reduce export barriers over the past four years under (as of 21 August), the ministry’s and provide trade financing MYANMAR trade deficit in the FY2019-2020 (Oct-April) the incumbent government pe- data showed. services. The government is goods with Singapore was es- with $2.89 billion respectively. riod touched a high of US$149.67 Myanmar exports agricul- trying to reduce the trade defi- timated at US$9.439 billion in Myanmar exports agricul- billion, comprising exports worth tural products, animal products, cit by screening luxury import the past four years, the sta- tural products such as broken $68.53 billion and imports valued minerals, forest products, and items and boosting exports. The tistics issued by the Central rice, pulses, sesame seeds, $811 billion, according to the sta- finished industrial goods, while it country mainly imports essential Statistical Organization un- onion, footwear, textiles and tistics released by the Ministry imports capital goods, raw indus- goods, construction materials, der the Ministry of Planning, clothing, minerals, and other of Commerce. trial materials, and consumer capital goods, hygienic material Finance and Industry indicat- products to Singapore. At the Between Financial Year goods. and supporting products for ex- ed. same time, it imports plastic, 2016-2017 and FY2019-2020 (as Myanmar’s top export coun- port promotion and the import The value of Myanmar’s fuel oil, edible oil, transport of 21 August), the maritime tries are China, Thailand, Ja- substitution. bilateral trade with Singapore equipment, chemical elements trade outperformed the border pan, Singapore, the US, India, The Ministry of Commerce in normal trade and border and compounds, wheat flour, trade. Myanmar’s regular trade Germany, the Republic of Korea, has adhered to its policy reform trade topped $13.96 billion be- pharmaceutical products, was estimated at $109 billion, Spain and the UK. In contrast, it depending on the requirements tween the FY2016-2017 and the dairy product and consumer while its border trade with the primarily imports from China, of the State and people. Moreo- FY2019-2020 (as of August). products. neighbouring countries — China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, ver, a series of trade liberaliza- The CSO reported that Next, Singapore is the top Thailand, Bangladesh, India and Indonesia, India, Viet Nam, Ja- tion and openness for policy de- imports surpassed exports in source of foreign direct invest- Laos stood at $40.6 billion. pan, the Republic of Korea and velopment have been introduced trade with Singapore in the ments into Myanmar in the in- Myanmar’s foreign trade the US, as per data of the Min- for enhancing a more viable past four years, with exports cumbent government period, has shown a 10-per cent in- istry of Commerce. trade environment. The private reaching over $2.26 billion and bringing in the capital of $10.72 crease, year over year, under The country’s export sector sector plays a prominent role imports valued at over $11.7 billion by 122 Singapore-listed the incumbent government. relies more on the agricultur- in Myanmar’s market-oriented billion. enterprises, according to the The values of foreign trade al and manufacturing sectors. economic system. The minis- Singapore is Myanmar’s data released by the Directo- were registered at $29 billion in The Ministry of Commerce is try is highlighting free and fair second-largest trading partner rate of Investment and Com- the FY2016-2017, $33.57 billion endeavouring to boost export trade, ensuring product safety in the region, after Thailand. It pany Administration (DICA). in the FY2017-2018, $18.7 billion under the World Trade Organiza- and quality goods and servic- accounted for 10.56pc of total Singapore companies put in the 2018 mini-budget period, tion’s rules, enhance value-add- es.—GNLM trade in FY2016-2017 with an investments into urban devel- $35 billion in the FY2018-2019 ed production and competitive- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) estimated trade value of $3.4 opment, real estate, power and billion, 11.59pc in FY2017-2018 manufacturing sectors.—Ko with a trade value of $4.15 bil- Htet A d v e r t i s e with us/ Hot Line : 09974424848 lion, 9.98pc in the FY2018-2019 with $3.5 billion and 12.76pc in (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 6 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Over 1,000 businesses to receive K20 bln from second COVID Fund www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com U Thaung Tun for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya was appointed as the chairman [email protected] of the committee. The committee is responsi- DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR ble for measures to address the Aye Min Soe [email protected] negative impacts of the pandem- ic situation on trade and tourism SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT sectors, short, medium and long Kyaw Myaing term measures to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, together with EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin the private sector and related associations, creation of new LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS jobs for those employees who EDITORS have been laid off at the factories, Ye Htut Tin [email protected] conducting vocational education Aung Htein to the workers, and additional Tun Tun Naing measures to explore new mar- [email protected] kets to buy raw materials for CMP garment businesses in the SENIOR TRANSLATOR Agriculture and livestock is included in the priority sectors for second batch of COVID loan. country instead of relying on the Zaw Htet Oo PHOTO : FILE PHOTO sole market — China. TRANSLATORS By Nyein Nyein The priority sectors for the pacts, with K50 billion allocated Additionally, the public and Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, second batch of COVID loan from the country’s revolving fund private sectors need to cooperate Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun A total of 1,041 enterprises have are agriculture and livestock and another K50 billion from the in setting up the supply chain on REPORTER been approved to take out over enterprises, manufacturing social welfare fund. The loan is our own sources, including weav- Nyein Nyein Ei, K20.7 billion from the second businesses, import-substitution set to pay off within one year, at ing, knitting, dyeing, and sewing [email protected] COVID-19 Fund, according to a businesses, food and beverage one per cent of the interest rate. factories, the committee urges. committee to remedy the eco- businesses, oversea employment In the first batch, more than Furthermore, as the long- PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar nomic impacts caused by the agencies, export and import busi- 4,250 businesses applied for the term strategies, the committee Kyaw Zeya coronavirus pandemic. nesses, and vocational schools. loan and 3,393 of them received will request Myanmar President The applicants approved by The 2019-2020 additional the loan in line with the loan pro- office to give tax exemption and COMPUTER TEAM the committee will be screened budget of K100 billion is put into cedures. Over K101 billion have reliefs depending on the situa- Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, in line with bank rules and pro- the second COVID Fund to miti- been disbursed under seven tions of the COVID-19 impacts Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, cedures, and they are not eligible gate the economic impacts of the batches, Ministry of Investment on SMEs and to provide loans Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu for the loan if they get sued by coronavirus on the businesses. and Foreign Economic Relations to the domestic businesses at a a bank. The remaining applica- The government started the announced. low-interest rate. EDITORIAL SECTION tions are being processed, the first COVID Fund to the business (+95) (01)8604529, The committee was formed Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 committee stated. stricken by the coronavirus im- on 13 March, and Union Minister (Translated by Ei Myat Mon)

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 300 women with disability receive K50,000 assistance each

ADVERTISING & MARKETING THE Department of Rehabilita- period in cooperation with the Myanmar Head Office. K30,000 to them from the wards ( +95) (01) 8604530, tion under the Ministry of Social Department of Rehabilitation. According to the 2014 cen- and villages. The associations Hotline - 09 974424848 Welfare, Relief and Resettle- We went to their houses and sus, there are around 2.3 mil- are also collecting the data [email protected] [email protected] ment supported K50,000 each gave them the cash from 7 to 18 lion persons with disabilities in to report to the department,” to 300 women with disability September. Currently, the data Myanmar. The Department of he added. The government Printed and published at the Global New from 11 states and regions in collection is being conducted by Rehabilitation provided K30,000 is also providing cash to the Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at COVID-19 period in cooperation the government in the wards each to 200,000 persons with low-income people for their con- No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan with Shwe Mintha Foundation. to provide the persons with disabilities from across the venience in COVID-19 period. Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. “Our Shwe Mintha Foun- disability,” said Ko Kyaw Htet country in cooperation with the —Myint Maung 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. dation supported K50,000 to Aung, the person in charge of social disabilities associations. [email protected] 300 women in the pandemic Shwe Mintha Foundation from “The government provided (Translated by Hay Mar) www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm 23 Myanmar seamen stay quarantine in Kawthoung

A total of 23 Myanmar sea- These 23 seafarers had men who signed off from the swapped their duties with an- MV Trans Future 1 of Japan other 23 seafarers including Write for us anchored in the Andaman Sea Captain U Than Tun Win for arrived in Kawthoung on 22 Sep- MV Trans Future 1. We appreciate your feedback and tember evening and are current- Similarly, the MV Camellia, contributions. If you have any ly held under hotel quarantine. which does not have any seamen comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please The local officials of jetty who sign off, left from Kawthoung email [email protected] and health departments helped Myoma jetty carrying another with your name and title. them with medical tests and 7 seamen including Captain U Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to other supplies and put under Naing Lin Tun on the same day. the Editor” that do not exceed 500 14-day hotel quarantine, while —Kyaw Soe (Kawthoung) words. Should you submit a text their swabs will be sent to the longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. National Health Laboratory of (Translated by Khine Myanmar seamen arrive at border checkpoint in Kawthoung on 22 Yangon. Thazin Han) September for staying quarantine. PHOTO : KYAW SOE (KAWTHOUNG) 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ADVERTISEMENT 7

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THE HISTORIC AND UNPRECEDENTED 75TH SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Effective distribution U Soe Han appointed of food rations can UN chief appeals for global solidarity at General Assembly, as Ambassador of guarantee no hunger warns COVID is ‘dress rehearsal’ for challenges ahead Myanmar to Japan th THE President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar In his centerpiece address to the historic and unprecedented 75 session of the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday has appointed U Soe Han, Permanent Secretary, Minis- to needy people appealed for global solidarity to overcome the COVID-19, and again call for a global ceasefire during the pandemic, by the end of the year. try of Foreign Affairs, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar ITH the most recent new infections and current DDRESSING the ing towards renewable energy throughout the pandemic. to Japan.—MNA stay-at-home order, along with restrictions in Yangon largely empty Gen- to achieve net zero emissions by The UN system, led by Region, authorities are preparing to distribute free eral Assembly Hall 2050, highlighting a longstanding the World Health Organization Wfood to the region’s poor population. Ain New York, Mr Gu- message of his tenure. (WHO), has assisted govern- Infections have surged to hundreds of new cases per day over terres characterized the pan- As part of their COVID-19 ments, particularly in the devel- the past weeks nationwide. Most of the recent new infections have demic from the podium as “not recovery, the Secretary-General oping world, including through MoHT to commemorate World been in Yangon. only a wake-up call” but “a dress encouraged countries to consid- providing personal protective While the Union Government is taking necessary measures rehearsal” for challenges to er six climate-positive actions, equipment and other medical Tourism Day on 25 September to contain the spread of the come. ranging from green jobs and supplies to more than 130 coun- virus and ensure effective “In an interconnected world, ending fossil fuel subsidies, to tries. The Organization also MINISTRY of Hotels and Tourism will hold Tourism and Special attention food grain supply to the poor it is high time to recognize a sim- aligning any industry bailouts launched the ‘Verified’ campaign Rural Development Online Seminar via Webiner at 10 am amidst the strict stay-at-home ple truth: solidarity is self-in- with international goals to limit to fight the “toxic virus” of mis- to commemorate the World Tourism Day on 25 September will need to restriction in most parts of the terest. If we fail to grasp that global warming. information surrounding COV- in Nay Pyi Taw. country, especially in Yangon fact, everyone loses”, he said, ID-19. It is also supporting efforts The seminar will go live on https://facebook.com/moht. be devoted Region, it announced on Tues- delivering his annual report on 21st century multilateralism to develop a fair and equitable mm and https://tourism.gov.mm/news/live-stream/.—MNA to people day that it has set aside K1000 the work of the Organization. The Secretary-General be- vaccine against the actual coro- (Translated by Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) billions fund to tackle the chal- The Secretary-General lieves that after more than seven navirus, as well as treatments left without lenges posed by the COVID-19 underscored the need for soli- decades, multilateral institutions and therapies. pandemic. darity at this moment, particu- need an upgrade to more equi- an income, Besides, the Ministry of larly as countries least capable tably represent all the world’s ‘Vaccinationalism’ especially those Commerce has stockpiled the to address COVID-19 have re- UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General people, rather than giving dispro- However, Mr. Guterres essential food supplies to a ceived far too little assistance. Assembly. UN PHOTO/ESKINDER DEBEBE portionate power to some, and warned against what he called living off the certain extent and measures He urged the UN’s 193 Member limiting the voice of others. “vaccinationalism”, as countries informal sector, would be taken to purchase States to move forward in hu- Clock ticking on global he feared terrorist and violent New Social Contract He laid out a blueprint for are reportedly making “side more essential food supplies mility and unity in the face of the ceasefire extremist groups will exploit the For the Secretary-General, this “21st century multilater- deals” for their own populations. because they are and to distribute them to the disease. Mr Guterres also used the pandemic. recovering from COVID-19 must alism”, saying it must be “net- He underlined that “None of us people. occasion to repeat his call for a lead to a better future for all, an- worked” -- that is, linking global is safe, until all of us are safe.” being hit hard Hence, local authorities, A world turned upside-down global ceasefire during the pan- Threats to peace, gender chored by inclusive, sustainable institutions, such as development The UN has also pushed for by the effects who would take a role in dis- Due to COVID-19, most demic. The Secretary-General equality and resilient societies. banks, regional organizations a “massive” rescue package, tribution of the food, must world leaders will not attend the had initially issued the appeal The ceasefire is not only crit- He emphasized the need for and trade alliances, across sec- equivalent to roughly 10 per cent of the stay-at- ensure effective food ration annual gathering at UN Head- back in March, when he urged ical to stop “hot” conflicts, he what he labelled a New Social tor and geographies. of global economic output, to get distribution to the needy peo- quarters, known as the General warring parties to “end the sick- stressed, pointing to the need to Contract, at the national level, economies back up and running. home measures ple amidst the COVID-19. Only Debate. Instead, many have ness of war and fight the disease avert a new Cold War. and a New Global Deal, applica- No going back Developed countries can afford required by the then, no one goes hungry dur- pre-recorded their speeches on that is ravaging our world”. “We are moving in a very ble internationally. Mr Guterres made the case it, he said. ing these challenging times. video, although they have the Some 180 Member States dangerous direction. Our world Mr Guterres explained that for more international cooper- “But we need to ensure that fight against Five kinds of necessary right to deliver them in person have endorsed the appeal, as cannot afford a future where the the New Social Contract has sev- ation in the face of COVID-19, the developing world does not the coronavirus commodities were successful- - from their seat in the Hall, not have religious leaders, regional two largest economies split the eral components, such as ending stressing that there is no “going fall into financial ruin, escalating ly supplied to the people with from the podium. partners and civil society net- globe in a Great Fracture — each exclusion, discrimination and back to what was or withdrawing poverty and debt crises,” he stat- Myanmar Daily Weather Report pandemic. no regular income during the “In a world turned upside works. Several armed move- with its own trade and financial racism, and establishing Univer- into national shells.” ed. “We need a collective com- (Issued at 7:00 pm Wednesday 23rd September, 2020) first wave of COVID-19. We down, this General Assembly ments also responded, some of rules and internet and artificial sal Health Coverage and even a While the crisis has upended mitment to avoid a downward believe that the allocation of Hall is among the strangest whom announced ceasefires, intelligence capacities”, the Sec- possible Universal Basic Income. the world, it has also created the spiral.” To this end, the Secre- BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is weak over the Andaman free distribution of food to needy populations would be effective sights of all”, Mr Guterres re- though they were not sustained. retary-General warned. space for something new, he said. tary-General will convene world Sea and Southeast Bay and moderate elsewhere over the by making the best use of experiences we gained during the first marked at the outset. “The COV- Mr Guterres saw several “A technological and eco- Take climate action, address leaders for a meeting next Tues- Bay of Bengal. wave of COVID-19. ID-19 pandemic has changed our reasons to be hopeful now, with nomic divide risks inevitably historical injustice UN response to COVID-19 day to find solutions to finance FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 24th September, Special attention will need to be devoted to people left without annual meeting beyond recog- the peace agreement in Sudan, turning into a geo-strategic and Speaking in French, Mr Gu- Earlier in his speech, the development in the COVID-19 2020: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in Lower an income, especially those living off the informal sector, because nition. But it has made it more and peace talks in Afghanistan, military divide. We must avoid terres said a sustainable New So- Secretary-General spoke of the era and beyond. Sagaing Region, fairly widespread in Mandalay, Magway they are being hit hard by the effects of the stay-at-home measures important than ever.” as just two examples. However, this at all costs.” cial Contract means transition- UN’s comprehensive response SOURCE: UN NEWS and Taninthayi Regions, Shan, Kayin and Mon States and required by the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. widespread in the remaining Regions and States with like- Safeguarding food reserves against hoarding and preventing lihood of isolated heavy falls in Nay Pyi Taw, Upper Sagaing shortages will also be needed to ensure the availability of basic ADOPTING A COMMON SET OF DEFINITIONS FOR HATE SPEECH and Magway Regions, Kachin and Rakhine States. Degree staples and limit speculation. of certainty is (80%). We make sure there is food on the table for the unemployed, STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough seas the poor and other vulnerable populations during the second wave Tech giants strike deal with advertisers over hate speech are likely at times Deltaic, off and along Rakhine Coasts. of COVID-19. To achieve this, the local authorities cannot do it Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (30-35)m.p.h. Sea alone. Every citizen is obliged to take responsibility. Our collective EB giants includ- for the first time a common set of misinformation on its platform. YouTube and Twitter, in collabora- founded by the WFA and includes away from harmful content. The will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar Waters. Wave height strength can help us overcome all challenges. ing Facebook have definitions for hateful statements And earlier this month a group tion with marketers and agencies other major trade bodies. WFA said that properly defining will be about (7– 10) feet Deltaic, off and along Rakhine struck a deal with online. of celebrities -- including Kim through the Global Alliance for According to the WFA, key online hate speech would remove Coasts and about (5-8) feet Gulf of Mottama, off and along Wadvertisers on In July, hundreds of advertis- Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio Responsible Media have agreed areas of agreement included the current problem of different Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. how to identify harmful content ers including big-name consumer and Katy Perry -- stopped using to adopt a common set of defini- applying the alliance's common platforms using their own defi- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Continuation such as hate speech, after an im- brands suspended advertising Facebook and Instagram for 24 tions for hate speech and other definitions of harmful content; de- nitions, which it said made it of thundrey activities in Central Myanmar areas. passe over the issue which led with Facebook as part of the Sto- hours, to push a similar message. harmful content and to collabo- veloping reporting standards for difficult for companies to decide FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING to boycotts of the platform. The pHateForProfit campaign, saying The World Federation of Ad- rate with a view to monitoring such content; establishing inde- where to put their ads. AREA FOR 24th September, 2020: One or two rain or thun- agreement -- which also included the social-media titan should do vertisers (WFA) said in a state- industry efforts to improve in this pendent oversight; and rolling out dershowers. Degree of certainty is (100%). Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 Call Twitter and YouTube -- laid out more to stamp out hatred and ment Wednesday: "Facebook, critical area. "The alliance was tools for keeping advertisements SOURCE: AFP 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Lisu National Development Party (L.N.D.P) presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Lisu National Development Party (L.N.D.P) executive committee member Daw Betty Yarn presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 23 September.

intelligentsia for the development of education, of the party. economic, health, social and human resources 1. We will strive for the development sectors; establishment of a (c) Guarantee fundamental rights and human rights democratic federal for all the nationalities of the country; Union which guaran- (d) Assure equal rights for all the races whether they tees national equality, are from hill regions or planes; self-administration and (e) Combat opium cultivation, narcotic drugs and self-determination; psychotropic substances production and traffick- 2. We guarantee the im- ing and drug abuse and implement rehabilitation provement of urban programmes; and rural transport, (f) Utmost efforts for the promotion of the rights of health and education other ethnic races and the development of the sectors; I pray auspiciousness for all the voters and peo- regions and the nation based on the affairs of 3. We will make efforts for the further improvement ple. Lisu people; and effectiveness of the laws in connection with I am Daw Betty Yarn, executive committee mem- (g) Foster patriotism by promoting the language, the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances ber of the Lisu National Development Party (L.N.D.P) literature, culture, customs and history of Lisu through legal amendments; or the Cross-Bow Party. people. 4. As regards the civil service affairs, we will assure We have already presented the list of our candi- the direct appointment of native ethnic races as dates, who will stand for the 2020 election in Kachin 2. Economic policy staff members including officers through qualifi- State, Mandalay Region and Shan State, to the re- Continuation of the free and fair market economy cation examinations; spective Election Sub-commissions. 5. We guarantee a society free from all kinds of Before presenting our political ideology and the 3. Education policy domination, oppression, intimidations and forced 2020 election manifesto, I would explain the flag and (a) Encourage the individual creative thinking of the participation between ethnic groups; the logo of our party. The colour of the flag is red, education system that meets the international 6. We promise direct benefits for the regions con- and it nears a white star and a white cross-bow that level; cerned in tapping the natural resources in an is aiming at the former. (b) Support necessary programs to narrow the ed- environmentally friendly way through the approval Voters must be aware of the fact that there may ucation gap between the rural and the urban. of the local authorities; be other logos that are similar to our flag or the 7. We will endorse the rights and powers of women, logo. So, we would inform them that only the red 4. Health policy children and people with disabilities and assure flag bearing the picture of a white star and a white (a) Implement an inclusive health system that is special aids for them; cross-bow is ours. available for everyone; 8. We will promote vocational careers and health Now, I like to present a brief account of the flag. (b) Uplift the standard of private hospitals, clinics and fitness of the youth and pave the way for new The colour red signifies bravery, courage, alertness, and indigenous medicine. generation leaders; activeness and decisive. The white cross-bow repre- 9. We pledge utmost involvement in rehabilitation sents the Lisu people, while the white colour epito- 5. Religious policy programs for the internally displaced persons and mizes purity, sincerity, steadiness, tranquillity and Ensure freedom of religion for all citizens refugees (IDPs). loyalty. The white star at the left corner indicates the The slogan of our party is “Vote the Cross-bow role of Lisu National Development Party (cross-bow 6. Youth affairs policy Party” for equal development, and we would request party) is playing in the affairs of the Republic of the Promise efforts for promoting the political and support votes for our white star and white cross-bow Union of Myanmar. economic capabilities of youth members who are on a red backdrop that ensures equal services for all I will now present the policies laid down by the the future leaders the people regards of their wealth, social status and party. locality. 7. Policy of gender equality Having a fine history and embracing the policy 1. Political policy Assure greater involvement of women in the leg- of equality, the Lisu National Development Party (a) Build a federal democratic Union, which en- islation, administration and judiciary of the country (Cross-Bow Party) requests the precious votes of the sures the self-determination, while exercising people as it has fielded qualified candidates. They will the freedom of occupation, expression, thinking, 8. Natural resources and environmental policy serve the interest of the native people and pledged a profession, and creation in the country, without Promote the natural resources conservation continuous process for the emergence of a federal harming anyone; and ecological greening with might and main democratic Union. (b) Having the vision of producing intellectuals and Now I will present the 2020 election manifesto With this, I conclude. Thank you.

Campaign speeches of political parties for 2020 General Election on 24-25 September

CAMPAIGN speeches of Arakan National Party, for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 24 September, and will be published in the state-owned newspapers— the Myanma Alinn, the Mirror and the Global New Light of Myanmar—on 25 Sep- tember. However, that of Danu National Democracy Party will only be published on 25 September — MNA

Elections are the root for development of democracy. 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL / WORLD 11

Dawei Nationalities Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Dawei Nationalities Party Vice-Chairman U Maung Maung Aye presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV on 23 September.

ment of a federal union and democratic system and We must achieve our to ensure our own regional interest is not far behind. national objective and ful- Federalism is the most appropriate for a nation fil the dreams of our Dawei like Myanmar, where a multitude of ethnic groups ethnic groups. lives together. While we lay the foundation for a democratic system on the one hand we must simul- Esteemed nationalities taneously work for equal rights and standards of and Dawei people ethnic groups. Now is the time for us Sadly, our people have been left behind while to be united and clean our we worked hard for national interest over the years. faces so that we all can be We are back in politics, social integrity and have Dawei people. We must work been facing socio-economic challenges. on our regional affairs our- Greetings esteemed nationalities and citizens. About socio-economics, we need the right re- selves. Let me first wish physical and mental wellbeing sources for regional development. Roads and bridges We cannot leave Dawei affairs while going into of Myanmar citizens and Dawei ethnic people. are essential infrastructures, and so is electricity. It the bottle for democratic affairs. Dawei cannot be left I am the Vice-Chairman of Dawei Nationalities is vital for establishing businesses. behind. Let me repeat it. We cannot leave Dawei behind. Party, U Maung Maung Aye. We will contest in the For example, the rate for electricity is 35 Our party will contest in the 2020 General Election 2020 General Election for equal rights, opportunities kyats per unit for other states and regions. Still, it with the motto ‘Reaching Democracy and Dawei’s and standards for Dawei ethnic people. costs at least 200 kyats per unit in our area with Objectives’. I will explain our party’s policies, stance and some villages having to pay up to the thousands We will not be contesting for seats in the Amyotha work programmes. even. and Pyithu Hluttaws but focusing solely on the Tanin- Allow me to explain our party’s history first As there is more transparency, more people are thayi Region Hluttaws. briefly. working in tourism in our region. But if hotels and Therefore, the people only need to cast one of their The Dawei people have been involved in Myan- travel businesses have to pay millions of kyats per three ballots for the Dawei Nationalities Party. One poll mar’s struggle for independence since the beginning. month for electricity, then it is a great difficulty. We is only for the Taninthayi Region Hluttaw. We request We’ve also cooperated with other ethnic groups to have to struggle to prevent enterprises from stopping that one vote better to serve our regional and social escape the clutches of successive authoritarian re- during COVID-19, especially. affairs in the Hluttaw. gimes and for democracy. That is why we need to implement the national Please vote for the Dawei party to develop our Such an extent is that we put the interest of the objective for democracy and federal union now and region. entire nation before our own region. our own regional affairs at the same time. Please vote for the Dawei party to promote our Thus, we formed this party in 2013 with the aim Our motto for the 2020 General Election is ‘Reach- ethnic integrity. to implement national interest during the estab-lish- ing Democracy and Dawei’s Objectives’. I conclude this and thank you all.

EU to unveil long-delayed Fujifilm to seek approval for COVID-19 asylum plan to share drug Avigan possibly in Oct. responsibility TOKYO — Fujifilm Holdings COVID-19, the respiratory dis- May but a Japanese universi- Corp. said Wednesday it will ease caused by the virus. ty’s interim report, released BRUSSELS — Five years sharing the burden of han- seek regulatory approval as Fujifilm Toyama Chemi- in mid-May, did not show any after Europe’s migrant cri- dling asylum claims from mi- early as October for using its cal Co., a subsidiary of Fujifilm clear efficacy of Avigan against sis, Brussels will propose grants arriving on the bloc’s antivirus drug Avigan to treat Holdings, began clinical trials COVID-19. on Wednesday that member shores. patients infected with the nov- in March. It faced difficulty in In Japan, the antiviral drug states share the responsibility “It’s obvious to every- el coronavirus as clinical tests securing enough data due to remdesivir developed by U.S. for asylum seekers under a body that ad hoc solidarity have shown efficacy in easing a downtrend in the number firm Gilead Sciences Inc. was “compulsory solidarity mech- or voluntary solidarity is not symptoms. of coronavirus cases and the given the green light in May, anism”. enough. That has been proven According to analysis of tests ended later than initially followed by the steroid drug The New Pact on Migra- for many years now,” she said. data on 156 patients without se- expected. dexamethasone. tion and Asylum will be un- “It has to be mandatory.” vere symptoms, Fujifilm found Fujifilm said it will continue The number of coronavi- veiled by European Commis- The plan will make show- those administered with Avigan with its detailed analysis of the rus cases in the country has sioner for Home Affairs Ylva ing solidarity with all EU show improvement after 11.9 data gathered during the study reached 80,500, including about Johansson and Commission countries on the front lines days, shorter than the 14.7 days before filing its application for 700 from the Diamond Princess Vice-President Margaritis -- often Greece, Italy or Malta for those in a placebo group. approval. cruise ship that was quaran- Schinas. -- compulsory when they are If approved, the drug, also Former Prime Minister tined in the port of Yokohama Johansson wants the 27 “under pressure” from arriv- known as favipiravir, would be Shinzo Abe had expressed hope in February. The death toll has member states to commit to als.—AFP the third treatment drug for to have the drug approved in topped 1,500.— Kyodo

Belgium will no longer prohibit travelling to at-risk countries

BRUSSELS — Belgium will no Goffin explained that Belgium would come in effect on Friday that designated countries as if not deemed essential. This longer place travel bans on Eu- had been the only European 25 September and that it aimed either safe, medium, or at- caused a number of problems ropean countries and regions country not only to discourage, at strengthening coordination risk, which meant that trav- over the summer months, classified as at-risk zones for but to actually prohibit travels between EU members. els to such regions could be since many places fluctuat- their high infection rates. Min- to these zones. Thus far, Belgium has em- accompanied with quarantine ed between safe and at-risk. ister of Foreign Affairs Philippe He noted that the change ployed a three-colour-system measures or even prohibited —AFP 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 12 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Phlone-Sqaw Democracy Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Phlone-Sqaw Democracy Party General Secretary Saw Kyi Lin presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows: Foreword the people. 7. The party embraces the I would like to express gratitude to the Union and non-hatred and non-vio- the officials concerned for permitting Phlone-Sqaw Fundamental points of the policy lence policy and has laid Democracy Party to present its polity and work pro- They are as follows: down the programs for grams for the 2020 general election of the Republic 1. We will conserve the literature, language, tradi- national solidarity. of the Union of Myanmar. I greet all the people and tions and customs of Kayin people The stance of the party, nationalities, including those of the religious order 2. We will strive for the flourishing of the liberty-re- and the conclusion part and wish them health, happiness and safety, especially lated rights, self-determination, original rights and The following points are from Covid-19. democratic rights not only in the Kayin society but its stance also in all the related communities. 1. To respect human rights Introduction 3. We will make utmost efforts for ensuring national 2. To respect non-violence, Nationalities lost liberty, equality, and peace be- solidarity, equality, truth, justice and peace in truth and justice cause of the intrusion, administration and influence building a genuine democratic federal Union 3. To support global peace through fair and friendly of various systems including feudalism, colonialism, 4. We will oppose and end bullying practices to create cooperation fascism and socialism all along with the history. People an independent, peaceful and prospering life for 4. To oppose and end all injustice together with the sacrificed a lot of life and blood for anti-colonialism the entire Kayin people as well as the whole of people through peaceful means drive, national liberation drive and peace and prosper- national people. 5. To keep the conservation and prospection of ity, and restored the nation’s dignity as an independent 5. We will strive for the interest of the whole Kayin long-preserved traditions and culture of Myanmar and sovereign state in the world on 4 January 1948. people and for providing them with social benefits nationalities under the law without causing harm to anyone. 6. To strive together with the people to free everyone Loss of liberty 6. We will provide legal protection for the entire from fear and for the flourishing of truth, non-vio- If the world is free from partiality, persecution, Kayin people to save them from harmful policies lence and justice intimation, discrimination, aggression and exploita- and actions 7. To join hands with the people in successfully ending tion, there will be no conflicts such as hostilities and 7. We will strive to develop political, economic and unfair treatment, exploitation, manipulation, abuse battles between one side and another, one group and social sectors of the Kayin as a whole race in of power, oppression through non-violent means another, one community and another and one country accord with the modern age 8. To observe the non-bullying practice and to stay and another, and because of the conflicts, people are away from inhuman discrimination, partiality and losing all their human rights. Vision social abandonment Today, all the societies have their own outlook and 9. To deal with every issue with respect, fairness and Declaration conviction, and all the judgments are based on the two transparency We will respect human rights, and will never because it is their inborn right. 10. To strengthen the spirit of self-contentment and disregard them. The party will observe and value the Today, every international community is facing free the society from poverty through consideration, codes of conducts of humanity with respect. We will hardships because of the absence of knowledge, and analysis, inquiry, thoughts and ventures (knowledge, discard cruelty and will seek answers through peaceful the presence of greed, frequent natural disaster and wisdom, courage) means. We promise freedom of expression and freedom diseases. It will be hard to deny that they are the 11. To overcome the oppression through efforts and of profession, occupation, trade and business. People results of wrong policies and wrong development sacrifices should be free form anxiety, fear, and insufficiency. We plans, and the consequence is the rise in the conflicts 12. To strive together with the nationalities of the Re- will strive for the restoration of eternal peace, and the and problems in human societies. Because of those ill public of the Union of Myanmar to ensure the sus- emergence of a democratic federal Union aspired by consequences, unity breaks up, and the whole society tainability of peace and tranquillity, unity, equality, the nationalities with the noble wish. All the pledges, as is under the threat of intrusion and aggression. development and eternal peace mentioned earlier, are the loud and clear declaration To save the country from falling into such trends, 13. To protect the country from all political policies of the Phlone-Sqaw Democracy Party. the party places in the force non-disintegration of that may destroy the national interest or the race, Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and dangerous ideologies or wrong deeds in accord with Our bold participation perpetuation of sovereignty based on equality, justice, the law. We place in the fore unity and sustainability and liberty, prosperity and progress among the entre Kayin 14. To strive to develop and the political, economic take part in the election for the flourishing of the community and the entire nationalities. and social sectors of the entire people to meet the cardinal virtues -- justice, liberty and equality – in the requirements of the modern age country as voting is included in the rights of the people. Mission and work programme 15. To seek with magnanimity to build a genuine demo- We boldly participate in the election as our voices and The party lays down the work program based on cratic federal Union together with all the nationali- concerns for the people can be heard only if we are the following points. ties while upholding the national policy of non-hatred elected to at least one of houses of the parliament. 1. To realize the rights of Kayin people in cooperation and non-violence and placing in the fore majority with the elected Kayin State government in accord interest and disregarding the self-interest. Non-violence with the Constitution We want to inform the voters that the party will take Our party has adopted the 2. To serve the interest of Kayin people living in the part in the election in 1. The International policy for global peace Kayin State and other places in accord with the 1. Kawhmu Township Pyithu Hluttaw constituency in 2. The policy of bilateral cooperation and relations law Yangon Region 3. The policy of peaceful co-existence 3. To take part in the free and fair election to effec- 2. Mingala Taungnyunt Township constituency of Moreover, we will exercise a political system that tively serve affairs of the Kayin people Yangon Region Hluttaw is totally free from violence and authoritarian admin- 4. The Kayin State-based Phlone-Sqaw Democracy 3. Pyinmana Township Pyithu Hluttaw constituency istration. Party will extend its structure to reach Mon State, in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area Taninthayi Region, Bago Region, Yangon Region, The party makes a solemn promise that it will strive Sacrifices Ayeyawady Region and Mandalay Region in serv- for the flourishing of the cardinal virtues keeping in mind The party observes the five codes of conducts ing the interest of Kayins there. the three noble realities of democracy -- liberty, unity of humankind -- freedom from torture, truthfulness, 5. The party will seek means for all the Kayin people and justice – for ensuring freedom of liberty, freedom abstain from stealing, noble practice, and refrain from in and outside Kayin State to join hands in the expression, and freedom of profession, occupation, trade taking possession. It is a pioneer of the aristocratic interest of Kayin people harmoniously. and business under any situation without going against society where moral conducts are valued. 6. The party will help the entire people to have the the law. It is a party joined forces by the people who can self-determination in economic and social affairs May all the people, including the monks, enjoy good make the sacrifice in the interest of the nation and in accord with the law. health and happiness and overcome Covid-19 pandemic. 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 13

Asho Chin National Party presents its policy, stance and work programmes

Asho Chin National Party General Secretary Salai Aung Min Hlaing presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes as follows:

Asho Chin National Party was officially regis- treat them as partners in national development, years. tered on 5 June 2012. stability and peace, free and fair society. The party is now nine years old with offices in 19 Education townships in Magway Region, Bago Region, Manda- Politics Education is essential lay Region, Ayeyawady Region and Rakhine State. Today’s Myanmar is administered by a govern- for national development. Asho Chin National Party (ACN) has been active- ment formed through the 3 Hluttaws by the election The modern education ly working in the multiparty general election. We try in democracy but has a long way to go in fulfilling system will let us compete to be a party based on Chin people but focusing on the democratic standards. Political parties and citizens with global nations and nur- benefit of all people in our contesting constituencies. need to have political insight and maturity to fulfil ture citizens who will drive All ethnic people in Myanmar should have equal those needs. ACN will participate in all three Hlut- national growth. We need rights, and we will actively participate in establishing taws based firmly on this belief. to use more of the State a federal union with democratic principles. ACN will ACN believes changing Myanmar into a federal budget in the education compete in the 2020 general election to fulfil the party union requires unity among Union nationalities and sector to achieve this. objectives in the Pyithu and states/regions Hluttaws. cit-izens, close relations and internal peace. The English language should be taught from the pri- government and ethnic armed organizations have mary level to enable our citizens to communicate Objective signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement and effectively with the rest of the world in commerce and The party’s goals for the 2020 general election holding political dialogue to establish a federal union trade. We need to establish capable universities and are as follows: and amending the Constitution is one of the practical teachers to breed capable intellectuals continuously. (a) To compete in constituencies with Chin ethnic ways to achieve that. The Union Government must implement plans to per- people to serve as Chin Ethnic Affairs Minister ACN will collaborate, with the representatives petuate vocational training to support the livelihood to fulfil the needs of Chin people; from respective political parties in the three Hlut- of Myanmar citizens. (b) To have our party representatives in state and taws, and apart from the Hluttaw, in the political regional Hluttaws to enact laws that will benefit dialogues between the government, defence services Healthcare ethnic people in the region; and EAOs and political parties for political change More Union budget should be used to provide (c) To have our party representatives in Pyithu and in Myanmar. better healthcare to all citizens. We will strive for a Pyidaungsu Hluttaws implement democratic health insurance service for low-income people. We will standards and equal rights of ethnic people Economy submit a proposal to provide free medical treatment through the Constitution and participate in es- Our economic policy is to practise a market-based for citizens 70 years and above based on the national tablishing a federal union; economic system. To achieve that, we need the prop- average income and tax. (d) To have our party representatives in Pyithu er infrastructure, laws and international experiences and Pyidaungsu Hluttaws to check and balance and acceptable practices. Before reaching this, the Farmland use the legislative, executive and judicial pillars of government should lawfully intervene into appro- Myanmar is an agriculture-based nation, and we government. priate maintenance of State economy to protect believe the Union Government should strengthen ACN will contest in the 2020 Multiparty General from the disorder if occurred during the transitional land ownership so that 80% of the national population Election to implement these objectives in Magway period. All citizens should be able to loan capital for can work in peace. We will prioritize resolving land Region, Bago Region and Rakhine State. We will conducting business and should be implemented by confiscation matters in the Hluttaw. We will take ac- compete for a seat in Pyithu Hluttaw for Magway the government. tion against misuse of allocated fallow, virgin and free Region, three seats in regional Hluttaw, a Chin Ethnic Myanmar is currently slow in economic develop- land. We will prevent rural residents from losing their Affairs Hluttaw seat, two seats in Bago Region Hlut- ment and weak in expanding businesses. We believe inherited ground to national use for agricultural and taw, and a seat as Chin Ethnic Affairs representative businesses that can create job opportunities need to livestock matters. in Rakhine State. be prioritized to suit the current economic situation ACN will implement these policies and work pro- in the nation. Assisting citizens to conduct business grammes in the Hluttaw. Precisely considering on- Party policy and work programmes within the country, but they are currently low on ground circumstances, ACN will implement such We have three policies: investment and management skills. Hence, foreign activities as appropriate discussions, support, ob- (a) To practise democracy in politics; companies need to come to invest in the nation and jec-tions and questions based on the party’s funda- (b) To implement a market-based economy system; establish businesses. We need to enact the Anti-Trust mental policies. ACN has the motto “New energy for (c) To establish a federal union with equal rights Law to prevent monopolies. the people” and becomes a political party that citizens for ethnic people. ACN will implement a good-policy and good-man- can rely on. We pledge to implement sound policies ACN will cooperate with other political parties agement principle and believe Myanmar will become that will shape Myanmar into a modern, developed for the national interest. We do not discriminate and highly developed in Southeast Asia within 10 to 20 and peaceful nation.

Section 59 (g) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 59 (g) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to vote more than once in any election for a Hluttaw constituency in which he or she has the right to vote. Anyone who is found guilty of or abetting this act shall be punish- able with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both.

Elections are the root for development of democracy. 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 14 ADVERTISEMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

REQUEST for EXPRESSIONS of INTEREST PROCUREMENT of CONSULTANCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS (DOH) UNDER THE MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROJECT (FLERP) Credit No.: 5889-MM Contact Title: Consulting Services for Technical Assistance to Department of Highways for development of: Design Standards, Strategic Maintenance Framework for Road Assets, Emergency Response Plan for Road Sector, and Training & Capacity Building Reference No.: C4-DOH-TA04 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the FLERP project. The Department of Highways (DOH) intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the consultancy services for Technical Assistance. This Scope of the Technical Assistance consultancy is: Task 1. Assist the MOC/DOH in reviewing and improving the current Design Standards for Road and Bridges (Bridges up to 50 ft length) under the climate change context to prepare complete Design Manuals for Roads, Drainages structures, Bridges (Bridges up to 50 ft length) and Slope protections. Task 2. Development of a Strategic Maintenance Framework for Roads and Bridges (Bridges up to 50 ft length), to help the MOC/DOH strengthen the maintenance operations under the country’s limited resources. Task 3. Development of a decentralization action plan and an emergency response plan for the road sector. Task 4. Training and capacity building will be provided on the use of these standards, guidelines and frameworks, through workshops and seminars involving both the central and local level of DOH. The Department of Highways invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. In submitting their expressions of interest, firms are kindly requested to indicate the following reference: C4-DOH-TA04. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among permanent staff, etc.). If Consultants choose to associate, they should specify in their EOI response whether the association will be in the form a joint venture or sub-consultancy arrangement. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines of the World Bank. The shortlist criteria are: • at least 15 years of experience in similar projects in locations comparable to Myanmar • substantial experience (i.e., two similar projects) in working with and/or advising clients on climate resilient standards for design and maintenance framework for Roads, Bridges, Drainage structures, and Slope protection, development of Standards and Manual • substantial experience (i.e., two similar projects) in development of road sector strategies • substantial experience (i.e., two similar projects) in preparing Action Plans, Operational Manuals and Procedures for Emergency response in the road sector • substantial experience in Training and capacity building on the use of Design standards, guidelines and frameworks. In the expression of interest, the respondent must clearly identify projects with which the consulting firm has been involved, the responsibility for those tasks, period of involvement and references from the clients, either written and/or contact details to permit the Government of Myanmar to confirm the Respondent’s experience and competence. Interested firms may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) by submitting a request to the attention of U Myint Oo, Project Director, at the email addresses as below. Expressions of interest must be submitted to the postal address below or by email no later than October 20, 2020 (before 16:00 hours Myanmar Standard Time). Address for communications and for submission of EOI: U Myint Oo, Chief Engineer and Project Director, FLERP-DOH, Department of Highways, Ministry of Construction, Office No. 11, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Call 09251022355 Thin Thin May, 09974424848 A d v e r t i s e with us/ Hot Line : 09974424848 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ASIA / AD 15 S. Korea’s Moon advocates regional initiative to fight coronavirus SEOUL — South Kore- an President Moon Jae In on Wednesday proposed a Northeast Asian initiative involving the two Koreas, Japan, China and Mongolia to combat the novel corona- virus pandemic. Moon unveiled the “Northeast Asia Cooper- ation Initiative for Infec- tious Disease Control and Public Health” in his video address to the U.N. General Assembly. Such an initiative would lead North Korea to “engage with the interna- tional community,” accord- Undated supplied photo shows South Korean President Moon Jae In having his video address to the U.N. General Assembly recorded. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SOUTH ing to Moon. KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE) /KYODO The president said the coronavirus pandemic has ly linked to that of our own.” as well as in the develop- which ended in 1953 in an posed a “greater threat to He emphasized the ment and provision of vac- armistice, and called for humanity than a war,” and need for global cooperation cines. Moon also marked international support for that “the safety of neigh- to tackle the economic cri- the 70th anniversary of the an end-of-war declaration. bouring countries is direct- sis caused by the pandemic, outbreak of the Korean War, — Kyodo

Japan may ease virus entry restrictions next month: reports

TOKYO — Japan is considering easing strict coronavirus border restric- tions from October to allow more foreign nationals to enter, local media reported Wednesday. Tourists would still be banned and only longer- term visas approved, the reports said, as the nation looks to rebuild its econ- omy and prepare for the postponed Olympics next year. Japan currently bans entry for foreign- ers from most countries, but has been negotiating THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR the gradual resumption MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY of cross-border business MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE travel. Business visitors (12 / 2020) are already allowed from seven places -- including Open tenders are invited for service of the following operations in Myanmar Kyats. Thailand, Vietnam and Tai- Sr.No Tender No Description Remark wan. This limited travel re- sumption has not resulted (1) OS-001(20-21) 24" Yadana Offshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Kyats in additional virus cases, Freespan Rectification so the government is now Tender Closing Date & Time - 11-11-2020, 16:30 Hr considering letting in eli- Tender Document shall be available during office hours commencing from gible visa-holders from all 23rd September, 2020 at the Finance Department, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, countries, the Asahi Shim- Building No.(44), Nay Pyi Taw (OR) Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (Yangon), No. (47) bun newspaper reported, Sein Lae May Yeik Tha Lane, Yankin Township, Yangon. citing unnamed govern- Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise ment sources. —AFP Ph. +95 67-411331 / +951-657671 / +95 67-411097 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Hantharwady stays in champions’ path with a win over Yadanarbon

HANTHARWADY United is more talented play of Han- still okay to grab the champi- tharwady, and they made a onship trophy of the Myanmar leading goal at 49 minutes by National League with a 3-1 win the score of youth player Hein over Yadanarbon in the MNL Htet Aung. Week-18 match played yester- Again Hantharwady’s day at Thuwunna Stadium in Hein Htet Aung scored an- Yangon. other goal for his team at 56 The win lifts Hantharwady minutes. to the top from second place in The third goal of Han- the MNL standing table. tharwady United made some Head coach U Aung Kyaw depression for Yadanarbon’s Moe’s Yadanarbon FC lined up players, and they could not with crucial players includ- make any consolation goals ing striker Aung Thu, captain in last minutes. Hlaing Bo Bo, Win Naing Soe, With the win, Hanthar- Myo Ko Tun, Si Thu Aung and wady United is currently lead- keeper Pyae Lyan Aung. ing the MNL standing table Head coach U Myo Min with their dreams of the cham- Tun’s Hantharwady, used key pionship while Yadanarbon FC players including captain is still sitting in the fifth place and goalkeeper Ko Ko Naing, Hantharwady’s Aung Hlaing Win (red) tries to block the Yadanarbon’s players (blue) during their Week-18 with the loss of victories in the Kekere, Emeka, Donald Bissa, match played at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on 23 September, 2020. PHOTO: MNL pandemic period. Aung Thura Zaw, Hein Htet In another MNL match- Aung, Aung Moe Htwe and their counter-attack. But, the happiness of Ya- expatriate player Emeka es, Sagaing United defeated Aung Hlaing Win. Yadanarbon found an ice danarbon’s fans has not lasted Ndubuisi. ISPE FC with a 3-1 score while Yadanarbon launched an breaker at 31 minutes and long as Hantharwady made The first half was ended Magway FC lost to Southern open attack from the begin- the goal was scored by Si Thu their equalizer at 39 minutes by 1-1. Myanmar FC with 1-0.—Lynn ning, but Hantharwady used Aung at 31 minutes. and the goal was scored by The second half saw the Thit (Tgi) Man Utd reach League Cup last West Ham boss David 16 as coronavirus causes chaos Moyes, two players test positive for Covid-19 LONDON — Manches- to be asymptomatic. doctor and head physio to say ter United moved into the West Ham were not the there were three positive tests, LONDON — West Ham man- League Cup fourth round with only Premier League club af- the manager and the two play- ager David Moyes and Hammers a 3-0 win at Luton, while West fected by the virus as Totten- ers,” Irvine said. players Issa Diop and Josh Cul- Ham boss David Moyes and ham’s tie at Leyton Orient was “We’d had contact insofar len have tested positive for the two of his players contracted postponed after their fourth tier as we were in the same area of coronavirus, the Premier League the coronavirus ahead of their opponents suffered a Covid-19 the stadium as David. club announced on Tuesday (Sept 5-1 victory against Hull as the outbreak. “We were shocked by the 22). pandemic caused chaos on West Ham’s match went news. We’ve had so many tests West Ham’s medical team Tuesday. ahead as planned despite the and not had any positive. But were informed of the test results Moyes, Josh Cullen and virus tests, with assistant man- we’ve been very particular while Moyes and his squad were Issa Diop all left the London ager Alan Irvine taking charge about protocol right from the at the London Stadium preparing West Ham manager David Moyes, Stadium after learning of the of the Hammers. start.” for Tuesday’s League Cup third along with players Josh Cullen tests before kick-off and will “At 20 past six we suddenly Sebastien Haller and An- round tie against Hull. and Issa Diop tested positive for coronavirus. PHOTO: ANDY self-isolate, with the trio said got some information from our driy Yarmolenko both struck “The manager and both play- RAIN/AFP twice for West Ham after Rob- ers immediately left the stadium ert Snodgrass opened the scor- and returned home,” a West Ham and David Sullivan, while West ing. statement said. Ham captain Mark Noble criti- West Ham will play Fleet- “All three, who are asymp- cized the board’s decision to sell wood or Everton in the last 16. tomatic, will now follow Public promising youngster Grady Dian- The news of the virus strik- Health England and Premier gana to West Bromwich Albion. ing at football’s heart came af- League guidelines and proto- The three positive tests ter British Prime Minster Boris cols.” Tuesday’s match went came just hours after Totten- Johnson dealt a major blow to ahead as planned, with West Ham ham’s League Cup tie at Leyton the sport’s financial future on assistant manager Alan Irvine Orient was postponed after sev- Tuesday. taking charge of the team. eral members of the fourth tier Johnson said fans would It is the latest setback in a side testing positive for the virus. not be allowed back into sta- difficult start to the season for Earlier on Tuesday, British diums in October as originally West Ham, who have lost their Prime Minister Boris Johnson planned due to a spike in virus first two Premier League games said fans would not be allowed cases, measures that will re- against Newcastle and Arsenal. back into stadiums in October as Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata scored against main in place for “perhaps six Fans have protested against originally planned due to a spike Luton. PHOTO: AFP months”.— AFP the club’s co-owners David Gold in Covid-19 cases.— AFP