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Vol. VII, No. 266, 9th Waning of Nadaw 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 7 January 2021

Republic of the Union of Republic of the Union of Myanmar Notification 1/2021 Notification 1/2021 8th Waning of Nadaw, 1382 ME 8th Waning of Nadaw, 1382 ME (6 January 2021) (6 January 2021) Summoning Third Pyithu Hluttaw Summoning Third Amyotha Hluttaw first regular session first regular session

In accord with Section 123, 124 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the In accord with Section 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union Union of Myanmar and Section 37 of the Pyithu Hluttaw Law 2012 and Rule 3 of Myanmar and Section 37 of the Amyotha Hluttaw Law 2012, it is hereby an- of the Pyithu Hluttaw Rule, it is hereby announced that the Third Pyithu Hlut- nounced that the Third Amyotha Hluttaw’s first regular session is summoned taw’s first regular session is summoned at 10 am on the 5th Waning of Pyatho at 10 am on the 5th Waning of Pyatho 1382 ME (1 February 2021) (Monday). 1382 ME (1 February 2021) (Monday).

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YRTA operates 4th trip of -Cocogyun vessel

YANGON Region Transport Authority ran the 4th vessel be- tween Yangon and Cocogyun Township yesterday, carrying materials and equipment for electrification and construc- tion works. The ship departed in the early morning from No. 3 Sule Wharf in Yangon. “YRTA is running the ves- sel trips to Cocogyun Township under the arrangement of Yan- gon Region government. This trip is aimed at effectuation of development of the township. We have to take responsibility for transportation. Now, we can supply the electricity in Cocogyun Township. We have to conduct other processes such as regional development and transportation of the civil Yangon-Cocogyun vessel is seen departing its fourth trip to Cocogyun from Yangon on 6 January 2021. PHOTO : MYINT MAUNG KYAW staff,” said U Hla Aung, the joint secretary of YRTA. with some 350 tonnes of car- carried a 500 kV diesel engine Not only YRTA but also gal 257 nautical miles south of The passengers will have gos. YRTA conducted this trip and fuel oil to run the ship. the Ministry of Transport and Yangon and its area is 20.54 to stay one-week quarantine by renting MV Charites, which However, we are providing the Communications also assisted square kilometres. under COVID-19 preventive cost around K350 million. electricity under the solar sys- in delivering the goods to en- Cocogyun Township measures. Regarding the electrici- tem. If necessary, we will run able access to the electricity lagged in development due A total of 61 passengers ty supply in Cocogyun Town- the diesel engine. Now, YESC in Cocogyun Township. Out to its remote location. Now, including seamen, municipal ship, U Maung Maung Latt, is supplying 1.5 megawatts un- of the recent seven vessels to the government is making staff, police officers, bank the YESC chair said, “We are der the solar system. To deliv- this township, four trips were an all-out effort for the de- staff, Yangon Electricity Sup- supplying electricity to this er more than 1.5 megawatts, organized by YRTA. velopment of this township. ply Corporation (YESC) staff area for 24 hours under the the YESC engineering team Cocogyun is one of the 45 —Myint Maung Kyaw and residents were on board solar system. Now, we are fi- will ride on the ship for field townships in . the ship. The ship was loaded nalizing the project. We also inspection.” It is located in the Bay of Ben- (Translated by Hay Mar) 7 JANUARY 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key”

Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to President U

The following are messages of felicitations from Foreign Heads of State/Government sent to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Win Myint, on the occasion of the 73rd Anniversary Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Borom- The Republic of the Marshall Islands values its bilateral relationship has strengthened further during neath NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of Cambodia relationship with the Republic of the Union of My- the previous years. I could assure you, that from the sends Congratulatory Message to the President anmar and looks forward to establishing closer ties Hungarian side we are fully committed to deepen the through our mutual interests for the benefit of both mutually beneficial cooperation between our nations. It gives me great pleasure to warmly congratulate our peoples. To your highly responsible duties I wish you great Your Excellency and the people of Myanmar on the Once again, I wish to congratulate the People and success and good health. auspicious occasion of the Independence Day of the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Republic of the Union of Myanmar. as you celebrate this momentous occasion. His Excellency , President I would also like to send my best wishes for Your Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of the Republic of sends Congratu- Excellency good health and happiness as well as of my highest consideration. latory Message to the President for the continuous prosperity and progress of your country. His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President I would like to express my sincere congratulations The Kingdom of Cambodia is committed to main- of Ukraine sends Congratulatory Message to to Your Excellency and people of Your country on the taining a close relationship with the Republic of the the President occasion of the National Holiday the Independence Union of Myanmar, and I express my confidence that Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. these excellent ties of friendship and cooperation will On behalf of the Ukrainian nation and my own, Without a doubt, I am confident that, with our joint continue to flourish in the years ahead. I sincerely congratulate You on the occasion of the efforts, the relationship between our countries will With my highest consideration, Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of continue to develop in all directions and will grow to Myanmar. a complementary level to the interests of both peoples His Excellency Alexander Lukashenko, Presi- Noting high level of trust of the people of Myanmar and the potentials of our countries. dent of the Republic of Belarus sends Congrat- towards the chosen by You political course, aiming Taking this opportunity, I wish Your Excellency ulatory Message to the President at democratization and national reconciliation of the strong health, happiness and great successes in your country, which has been proved by the convincing re- responsible state activities as well as peace and con- On behalf of the people of the Republic of Bela- sults of the recent parliamentary election in Myanmar, tinued prosperity to the friendly people of Myanmar. rus and my own I sincerely congratulate You on the I would like to confirm Ukraine’s readiness to actively national holiday - the Independence Day. build up the whole spectrum of our relations on the His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secre- I am pleased to note success achieved by your basis of mutual respect and pragmatic cooperation, tary-General of the United Nations sends Con- country in ensuring the sustainable development. including within the framework of the Association of gratulatory Message to the President I hope for the continuation of the constructive Southeast Asian Nations. cooperation between Minsk and Nay Pyi Taw on the Availing myself of this opportunity, I wish to You, I wish to extend to the people of the Republic of principles of equality and mutual respect. Your Excellency, strong health and success in the the Union of Myanmar my warmest congratulations On this feast day I wish to Your Excellency sound responsible statehood activity and to the friendly on the occasion of your Independence Day. health, longevity, fruitful work, as well as to the people people of Myanmar-peace, well-being and prosperity. In these challenging times, we are once again of Myanmar Peace and prosperity. reminded of each country’s essential contribution to Please accept the assurances of my highest con- His Excellency János ÁDER, President of Hun- our global wellbeing. sideration. gary sends Congratulatory Message to the Pres- As we work together to overcome the COVID-19 ident pandemic, we must use the recovery to build more His Excellency David Kabua, President of the resilient, sustainable and just societies. We must also Republic of the Marshall Islands sends Congrat- Allow me to extend my greetings to you and the take bold action to address the climate emergency ulatory Message to the President people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on and advance efforts to achieve the Sustainable De- the occasion of your national holiday. velopment Goals. On behalf of the People and the Government of By establishing diplomatic relations between the On this national day, I count on the Republic of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, I wish to convey Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Republic the Union of Myanmar to help strengthen the United our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Your of Hungary in 1956, we formed a strong base for the Nations and build a better and more peaceful world Excellency and the People and Government of the cooperation between our two nations. We could claim for all. Republic of the Union of Myanmar as you celebrate with great satisfaction that owning the democratic Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my your Independence Day. transition of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar our highest consideration.

Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to State Counsellor

The following is message of felicitations from Foreign Heads of State/Government sent to State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Daw Suu Kyi, on the occasion of the 73rd Anniversary Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

His Excellency Viktor ORBÁN, Prime Minister for Your Excellency’s visit to Budapest last year, ID-19 pandemic. of Hungary sends Congratulatory Message to which provided an opportunity for our traditionally Allow me to conclude by expressing my appre- the State Counsellor friendly bilateral relationship to reach an even higher ciation to the people of the Republic of the Union Please allow me to extend my greetings to you level, than ever before. of Myanmar for the excessively high number of on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the proc- I can assure you, that my government is fully participants during the recently organized general lamation of independence of the Republic of the committed to continue our already comprehensive election. Union of Myanmar. bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect and To your highly responsible duties I wish you I would like to also express my sincere gratitude trust in spite of the hardships caused by the COV- great success and good health. 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Pyithu Hluttaw MPs invited for Amyotha Hluttaw MPs 1st meeting of Third Pyithu Hluttaw invited for 1st meeting of

THE Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker has sent the invitation letter to each Pyithu Hluttaw representative Third Amyotha Hluttaw to inform them about holding the first day meeting of first regular session for the Third Pyithu Hluttaw at 10 am on 1 February 2021 (Monday). THE Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker has sent the invitation letter The MPs can contact the following information counters to report on their arrival in Nay to each Amyotha Hluttaw representative to inform them about Pyi Taw, whether they receive or not the invitation letter, and to be able to do the preparatory holding the first day meeting of first regular session for the works for the Hluttaw meetings. Third Amyotha Hluttaw at 10 am on 1 February 2021 (Monday). (a) No. 2 Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee Guest House for the MPs who will stay The MPs are invited to arrive in Nay Pyi Taw on 23 and there. 24 January ahead of Hluttaw meetings to undertake medical (b) Headquarters of Union Solidarity and Development Party for MPs who will stay at the tests of the Ministry of Health and Sports. USDP Guest House. Whether receiving or not the invitation letter, the Amyotha (c) Building 12 (I-12) of Pyithu Hluttaw Office for the MPs who will stay at their own schedule. Hluttaw MPs need to report on their arrival at the Amyotha (d) No. 3 Transit Centre (Ywa Taw) for the representatives for the Hluttaw. Hluttaw Building I-19 in Nay Pyi Taw not earlier than 30 Jan- They also need to inform their arrival not earlier than 23 January 2021 (Saturday) and not uary and not later than 31 January 2021, bringing together later than 24 January 2021 (Sunday)—MNA with the national scrutiny card.—MNA

MoC discusses promoting domestic fish consumption

THE Ministry of Commerce organized a videoconference yesterday to discuss a plan for promoting fish consumption in the country. At the meeting, Union Min- ister for Commerce Dr Than My- int said that the Ministry would continue making great efforts to improve local fish consump- tion as fish exports are declining because of the COVID-19 crisis. In the 2018-2019 financial year, the export of fishery prod- ucts was US$732.156 million and in the financial year 2019- Union Minister Dr Than Myint joins the discussions on the promotion of domestic fish consumption via videoconference on 6 January 2021. PHOTO : MNA 2020, the amount increased to $858.869 million, according to the demic. added that if the fishery sector The virtual meeting was par- Region government; commer- Union Minister, who said that the He continued that there can be implemented, as usual, it ticipated by the Deputy Minister cial attaches; Union of Myanmar meeting was aimed at discuss- are issues and inconveniences could become a very developed for Commerce; senior officials Federation of Chambers of Com- ing how to collaboratively work related to transportation and sector in two or three years. from the Ministry of Commerce; merce and Industry; Myanmar to increase fish consumption sales of fishery products dur- He said that trade develop- the Ministry of Agriculture, Live- Fisheries Federation and other because the export of fishery ing the COVID-19 crisis, so all ment activities must be carried stock and Irrigation; Taninthayi relevant organizations.—MNA products including fishes was stakeholders need to work to en- out in the “New Normal” way Region government; Yangon declining in the entire year of courage local fish consumption during the period of COVID-19 Region government; (Translated by Maung 2020 because of COVID-19 pan- in Myanmar collaboratively. He pandemic. Region government; Ayeyawady Maung Swe) Floating bike rental services debuted in Myitkyina

A private business has intro- sis,” said U Sai Khum, the owner duced floating bicycle rental of floating bike rental shop. services near the township de- The rental of each bike for velopment committee office at 30 minutes is K3,000 per person, the bank of Ayeyawaday River and K5,000 for two persons. in Myitkyina Township, Kachin The user has to wear a life State. jacket before riding the bike. “The services are aimed for When they feel exhausted and fun and fitness of the youth to need any help, they can blow the stay themselves away from the whistle on the life jacket. Then, narcotic drug while schools are the rental shop will bring tired closed during the COVID-19 cri- users by a motorboat. The floating bike rental ser- vices will be available from 8 am Fun ride services are to 5 pm, and the business will be introduced with floating expanded to Indawgyi area and bikes in Myitkyina Township in Kachin Bhamo Township in Mohnyin State. PHOTO : SEIN district.—Sein Win (IPRD) WIN (IPRD) (Translated by Aung Khin) 7 JANUARY 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

We continuously implemented the peacemaking process step-by-step

The first session of the Union Peace Conference- 21st Century Panlong began in 2016. We encountered many difficulties during the peace talks in 2015, based on the provisions of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signed between the previous government and some ethnic armed organizations. However, we continuously implemented the peacemaking process step-by-step. When official peace negotiations were suspended due to some disagreements, the NRPC and the Peace Commission were able to organize many informal discussions, and they finally managed to resume official peace talks.

(Excerpt from Chairperson of National Reconciliation and Peace Centre and State Counsellor Daw ’s speech on New Year, on 2 January 2021)

E-learning platform introduced for final years of nursing, midwifery diploma courses

UNION Minister for Health and preciation for their works at the Sports Dr Myint Htwe presided front line in COVID-19 measures over a meeting via videocon- and explained e-learning plat- ferencing yesterday to intro- forms for the healthcare pro- duce the e-learning platform in fessions. conducting the 3-year diploma The Union Minister recom- course in nursing and midwife- mended an interactive teach- ry and 2-year diploma course in ing-learning approach in con- midwifery. ducting the courses, assistance At the meeting, the Union of officials from the Department Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe chairs the online meeting to introduce e-learning platform for nursing courses Minister highlighted the role of of Human Resources for Health on 6 January 2021. PHOTO : MNA Myanmar nurses and midwives and specialists from the relevant in the four major healthcare sec- hospitals, the open-book exam Jhpiego affiliated with Johns es for Health, rectors of the Uni- midwives, and representatives tors of upgrading public health system and the take-home exam Hopkins University. versity of Nursing (Yangon) and from UNFPA, UNICEF, Access services, prevention of diseases, as in developing countries. The introduction of e-learn- the University of Nursing (Man- to Health Fund and Jphiego. treatments and rehabilitation The e-learning platform ing platform ceremony was at- dalay), professors, principals of —MNA works. for the courses is supported by tended by senior officials from nursing and midwifery training He also expressed his ap- non-profit health organization Department of Human Resourc- schools, trainee nurses and (Translated by Aung Khin)

Myanmar nationals, seamen brought back home by relief flights

THE relief flight of Myanmar the Yangon Region government Airways International organized arranged 7-day quarantine at spe- by Myanmar Embassy in Kuala cific places or designated hotels, Lumpur landed in Yangon yes- followed by the 7-day home quar- terday evening with 174 citizens antine for them. stranded in Malaysia including 61 To bring back the Myanmar from the detention centre due to seamen and citizens in accord- the suspension of international ance with the instructions from flights. National-Level Central Com- Another relief flight of My- mittee on Coronavirus Disease anmar National Airlines (MNA) 2019 (COVID-19), the Ministry organized by Myanmar Embassy of Foreign Affairs is working to- in Singapore and Myanmar Sea- gether with the relevant minis- farer Employment Service Fed- tries, Myanmar embassies from eration (MSESF) brought back respective countries, shipping 143 Myanmar seamen stranded companies and the relevant or- in Singapore in the same evening. ganizations.—MNA The Ministry of Labour, Im- migration and Population, the (Translated by Khine Returnees go through immigration process at the Yangon International Airport yesterday. PHOTO : MNA Ministry of Health and Sports and Thazin Han) 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Significant pagoda features artworks of era in Pakokku Township

PAKOKKU Township of Mag- Mahavithutaryama Monastery of way Region is recognized as the Pakokku Township and renamed Western Ayeyar City. The well- as Su Pyae Kyaung Shit-thaung- known pagodas such as 900-year lay-htaung pagoda. The famous old Thiho Shin pagoda, Shwegu architects were hired to restart pagoda, Shwe Mu Htaw pagoda the construction in 2017. and Phaung Taw Oo pagoda are The pagoda with artworks concentrated there. of the Bagan era is 75ft in height Although the domestic tours and surrounded by 24 smaller are suspended across the coun- zedis outside. try during COVID-19 pandemic, There are 32 chambers in- the well-wishers including those side the pagoda and all are de- living in foreign countries do- picted with the history of Buddha nate money for the construction and picturesque wall paintings. of pagoda called Aung Su Pyae The whole body of pagoda Kyaung Shit-thaung-lay-htaung can be seen from a certain dis- pagoda located about two miles tance. The 89 years old Sayadaw from Pakokku. Bhadanta Visara who leads the The pagoda was first called construction of pagoda is also The pagoda with artworks of the Bagan era is 75ft in height and surrounded by 24 smaller cetis 31-bone (31 realms of existence) Ovadacariya Sayadaw for Sugyi outside. PHOTO : SALAI KO KEE (IPRD) Kyaw Lon Aung and only 30 per Pan Sasana and Saint San My- cent of construction completed int Pariyatti (Nunnery school). formation for the rural populace. million and K9 million of donation two-third of construction works over 30 years. It was rebuilt in Sayadaw makes efforts in build- It will cost K1240,000 per daily during COVID-19. are being completed under 2003 by Aggamahapandita Ag- ing meditation centres and reli- small zedis and K5,400 per bud- Those wanting to donate the management of Sayadaw. gamahasddhammajotikadhaja gious buildings. The main aim dha statue and K54,000 per sitting cash distributions for construc- —Salai Ko Kee (IPRD) Abidhajamaharatthaguru Sayad- of Sayadaw is to receive propa- buddha statue. The pagoda board tion of pagoda can also donate (Translated by Khine Thaz- aw Baddhantavisara, Patron of gation of Sasana and provide in- of trustee receives between K2.5 as much as they can. Currently, in Han)

Ywangan (Virgin Land) promoted Resumption of as global tourist destination supplementary medical

Township and to generate more classes scheduled for third income from the sustainable nat- ural economy as tourism with the week of this month preservation of the local culture and traditions of the region. Plans are underway to reopen supplementary classes for With the cooperation of the examinations of the final year part 2 at Universities of YTO, Hluttaw representatives, Medicine across Myanmar in the third week of this month, said departmental officials, and local Dr Zaw Wai Soe, Rector of University of Medicine 1, Yangon. residents, the fund is providing He said that the supplementary classes will be reopened tourism infrastructures such as with the permission of the Ministry of Health and Sports, and constructing public toilets at the the students must undergo COVID-19 tests. top of the mountain included in the “The course work of our Universities of Medicine includes Ashay Myin, Anaut Myin moun- Final Year Part I and Part II. In fact, the duration of Final tain trekking tour, car parking and Year Part II is one-and-half years. But, there is a supple- shops at the foot of the mountain mentary exam, too,” he said. Supplementary examinations An aerial view of Ywangan (Virgin Land). PHOTO : U TUN TUN WIN (IPRD) as well as paving the road from are ones conducted after the students failed their previous Mya Zedi pagoda to the foot of examination. the mountain. “There are 27 students (who will sit the supplementary The Ywangan Tourism De- examination) at our university . We are informing each of velopment Organization (YTO) them. Some students are travelling, and we are informing is also conducting necessary them. When they arrive, they must receive COVID-19 tests. arrangements for visitors in the We will teach them for two weeks, and then they will have an post-COVID-19 period to the 300 a-week break before the exam,” he said. feet tall Talote Cha waterfall, lo- “In fact, they had already attended the classes,” said Dr cated in the north of the region, Zaw Wai Soe. “Human resources, especially for the health Sinsar Pyar Cave, Kyaut Ngat sector, are important. So, the classes will be reopened one Won Twin Cave, Pyada Lin Cave, by one.” the 7,752 feet tall Ashay Myin “Teaching will be conducted only in areas where there is Anaut Myin mountain trekking no case of COVID-19. We have prepared to use videoconfer- tour, Springwater in the south, encing to teach them. Courses will be taught in a combination Blue Water Lagoon, Taw Kyal wa- of online learning and face to face learning.” terfall, Alae Chaung eight-tiered There are about 100 students who will sit the supplemen- Tourism promotion of Ywangan is underway. PHOTO : U TUN TUN WIN (IPRD) waterfall, Main Ma Yae Thakhin tary examinations of the Final Year Part II in Universities of Ma Mountain, Eucalyptus-lines Medicine across Myanmar. TOURISM promotion of Ywan- cording to the, Ywangan Tourism lane, Alwan Taung View Point, Through the Department of Human Resourses for Health, gan, as the Virgin Land in Danu Development Organization (YTO). Myin Mu Viewpoint and the world permission has been sought from the Ministry of Health and Self-Administered Zone in south- government has standard Ywangan Coffee.— Tun Sports to allow the universities to reopen the regular classes ern Shan State, is being carried set up the State Tourism Fund to Tun Win (IPRD) of the Final Year Part II.—Htet Hlyan out to make the area become a create a high-value market for (Translated by Ei Phyu Phyu (Translated by Maung Maung Swe) globally popular destination, ac- local products from Ywangan Aung) 7 JANUARY 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Ayeyarwady Foundation contributes K2 bln to COVID vaccine national fund

AYEYARWADY Foundation health workers and volunteers has contributed K2 billion to with accommodation. the COVID-19 vaccine fund The centres have already raised by the National Commit- provided medical treatments tee on COVID-19 Prevention, to over 10,000 COVID-19 pos- Control and Treatment. itive cases and conducted The foundation is actively medical tests to over 20,000 taking part in the fight against persons by spending K21.2 the pandemic, with giving a billion in total—K15.5 billion wide range of assistance since from U Zaw Zaw and K5.7 bil- Ayeyarwady Foundation March, establishing 1,000-bed- lion from other donors.—Ye led by president U Zaw Zaw ded and 375-bedded field hos- Yint Shine donated K17.5 bln in total pitals in Yangon and Mandalay to date. PHOTO: KO MOE and providing the front-line (Translated by Aung Khin) KYOBO Life Insurance donates Hindu well-wishers donate COVID-19 test kits to MoHS 570 rice boxes to COVID

KYOBO Life Insurance based Professor Dr Zaw Than Tun The Director-General re- quarantine centres in the Republic of Korea donat- and Deputy Chief of Mission/ ceived 5,000 COVID-19 Antigen ed the COVID-19 Antigen Test Minister Counsellor Mr Hahm Test Kits worth of US$37,000 Kits to the Ministry of Health Jeonghan from the Embassy of from the the Deputy Chief of and Sports yesterday afternoon the ROK to Myanmar delivered Mission/Minister Counsellor in Yangon. opening speech and Mr Song and returned the certificates At the donation ceremony, Chul Yoon from KYOBO Life of honour.—Min Thit (MNA) Director-General for the De- Insurance explained the reason (Translated by Ei Phyu partment of Medical Research of donation. Phyu Aung)

Hindu families group is seen donating rice boxes to one of the COVID quarantine centres in Yangon yesterday. YE YE

The COVID-19 Hindu Families rice boxes to the quarantine cen- Relief Group, organized by the tres in Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Sanatan Dharma Swayamsevak Ayeyawady, Taninthayi and Mon, Sangh (SDSS), donated 570 rice medicines and medical supplies boxes to the COVID-19 quar- to the hospitals and fundamental antine centres on Mindhamma food supplies to the needy fami- Road, Shwepyitha and Mayan- lies since March 2020. gone townships yesterday af- The donation of this group DMR Director-General Professor Dr Zaw Than Tun receives the donation of COVID test kits from the ternoon. Under the three major has amounted to over K73.8 mil- KYOBO Life Insurance of the ROK. PHOTO: ZAW MIN LATT (MNA) objectives, the group has offered lion until now.—Ye Ye

596 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 6 January, total figure rises to 128,178

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 128,178 after 596 new cases were reported on 6 January 2021 according to the Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 128,178 confirmed cases, 2,785 died, 111,401 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 6 January 2021 Daily death toll until 8 pm 6-1-2021

Total Cases 128,178 New Cases 596 19

Total Death Tally 2,785 Discharged from Hospital 111,401 Ministry of Health and Sports 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 7 Domestic palm oil prices up as global production down

By Nyein Nyein national market, while it is priced member to have an adequate ACCORDING to the Myanmar K2,400 per viss (a viss equals to supply of oil during the pandemic. Edible Oil Dealers Association, 1.6kg) in the retail market of My- “Myanmar Edible Oil Deal- the domestic palm oil is on the anmar. ers Association and the gov- rise as it tracks the imported oil During the early outbreak ernment cooperated to import price. of COVID-19 pandemic, palm oil 12,000 tonnes of oil for reserves “The domestic edible oil price stood at only $700-800 per in May 2020. The association has price is related to the interna- tonne, and the price in the do- urged the members to store oil tional price. It has risen because mestic retail market was only at in tanks for the needs. We have of the rise in the global market,” K1,500-1,600 per viss. enough oil to meet the require- Chair U San Lin of the associ- To ensure the self-sufficiency ments for sure, the association ation. during the COVID-19 pandemic, chair affirmed. The domestic Myanmar yearly imports A local consumer buying cooking oil at a retail outlet. PHOTO: the government purchased over consumption of edible oil is esti- 700,000 tonnes of palm oil from PHOE KHWAR 12,000 tonnes of palm oil for re- mated at 1 million tonnes per year. Malaysia and Indonesia to meet serves and distributed to the oil The local cooking oil production is local demand. Those countries ble oil price is production slump storage of palm oil in those coun- tanks in the respective regions just about 400,000 tonnes. About faced unpredictable weather caused by erratic weather condi- tries and tax hike caused other and states, the association stated. 600,000-700,000 tonnes of cooking condition, and the production de- tions, such as flood and La Niña, price rise reasons, the association “The import volume of palm oil are imported annually to meet clined. Consequently, the edible coupled with the COVID-19 im- stated. oil during the pandemic is ade- the domestic market’s self-suffi- oil price has risen. pacts,” he continued. The palm oil fetches up to quate for the domestic market’s ciency. “The reasons for rising edi- Additionally, the temporary US$1,035 per tonne in the inter- needs. The association urged its (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) YSX stock trading dives in 2020 Domestic gold

ACCORDING To the annual report to 221,682 in June, with estimated val- worth K11.5 billion, were traded on price rises to released by the exchange, a total ue K1.3 billion and then, it fell to K1 the exchange, according to the annual of K12.6 billion worth of 1.87 million billion with 125,137 shares in July. In report of the YSX. K1,336,000 per tical shares by six listed companies were August, the exchange witnessed a The stock markets worldwide traded on the Yangon Stock Exchange low stock trading value at K747.5 mil- have reported their largest declines on global cues (YSX) in 2020, a significant drop com- lion, with 118,850 shares traded. The since the 2008 financial crisis. Simi- pared to 2019. value slightly rose to K838.67 million, larly, the local equities market is also FOLLOWING a robust global market trend, the Over 2.4 million shares from five with 85,237 shares on the exchange in scared by the COVID-19 crash, points domestic gold price has risen to K1,336,000 per tical listed companies, valued K13.39 bil- September. It continued drops in Oc- out a market observer. (0.578 ounces, or 0.016 kilograms) in early 2021 ac- lion, were traded on the exchange tober with 85,630 shares worth K673.5 At present, people are putting cording to the gold traders. in 2019. million. The value of shares traded on money in savings, rather than invest- The gold price rallied to US$1,944 per ounce on 6 Both continuous trading and the exchange sank to the lowest level ing during the COVID-19 crisis, he January 2021, whereas it stood at $1,893 per ounce on block trading on YSX fell in 2020 de- of K552.9 million in November, with added. 31 December 2020, with a rise of $50 within one week. spite Ever Flow River Group Public 107,028 shares. The trading value rose YSX held webinar sessions on In Dec-end, yellow metal fetched K1,325,000 Co’s (EFR) debut, on the exchange to K1.14 billion with 139,513 shares in 26 and 27 December to share the fu- per tical in the domestic market. Then, the price on 28 May 2020. December, the exchange’s monthly ture benefit of stock investment for showed uptick this year, with K1,336,000 per tical on Amid the COVID-19 crisis, My- report showed. the investors, in coordination with 6 January 2021. anmar’s securities market has been The price per share of FMI de- securities companies (MSEC, KB- “Nevertheless, local market relying on interna- able to continue operating without creased from K11,500 in January 2020 ZSC, CBSC, AYA Trust SC, KTzRH tional gold prices did not shake up as it is supposed stopping trading. to K9,900 on 30 December 2020. The and uabsc). to be, due to the shortage of raw material,” said Chair At present, shares of six listed share price of MTSH remained un- Next, the Securities and Ex- U Myo Myint of Yangon Region Gold Entrepreneurs companies — First Myanmar In- changed at K3,850 last year. MCB’s change Commission of Myanmar Association (YGEA). At present, the old gold scrap vestment (FMI), Myanmar Thilawa stock price also dipped to K8,000 from (SECM) has allowed foreigners to and jewellery are refined into the pure gold . The SEZ Holdings (MTSH), Myanmar K8,200. The cost of FPB showed a invest in the local equity market from raw material has not come from gold mining as the Citizens Bank (MCB), First Private small drop from K23,000 to K22,500, 20 March 2020. transportation restriction halted gold mining, the Bank (FPB), TMH Telecom Public while TMH slightly fell to K2,800 from Furthermore, YSX launched YGEA stated. Co. Ltd (TMH) and the EFR are being K2,850. Nevertheless, the share price pre-listing board (PLB) on 28 Sep- The gold market has become sluggish as the traded on the exchange. of EFR rose to K3,700 in Dec-end com- tember 2020 to provide unlisted public pandemic shut down the events like wedding and In 2020, the value of stocks traded pared with the rate in May 2020 companies with fund-raising opportu- traditional festivals, gold traders pointed out. on the exchange peaked at K1.48 bil- In 2016, only three companies nities and build a bridge toward listing The daily transaction of 50 visses (a viss equals lion in February. In contrast, trading were traded on the YSX — FMI, on YSX, YSX stated. to 1.6kg) of gold was earlier seen. Now, about 5-10 on the exchange registered an all-time MTSH, and MCB. One more public The YSX was launched three viss are rarely traded per day, according to YGEA. low of K552.9 million in November company, FPB, was listed on the YSX years ago to improve the private According to gold traders, the domestic gold was due to the COVID-19 resurgence in in 2017. In 2018, TMH debuted on the business sector. It disseminates rules priced with the minimum rate of K1,216,500 (1 July) Myanmar. exchange. EFR entered the exchange and regulations regarding the stock and the maximum rate of K1,296,500 (27 July). The In January 2020, 196,836 shares in 2020. This year, Amata Holding Pub- exchange and knowledge of share price moved in the range of, K1,286,500 on 13 August worth K1.25 billion were traded on the lic Co., Ltd has been approved to be trading through stock investment and K1,332,500 on 7 August. The local gold reached exchange while 188,919 shares, with listed on the exchange, and the listing seminars. The stock exchange has the lowest level of K1,310,500 (2 September) and the an estimated value of K1.48 billion, date will be announced soon. also sought the government’s sup- highest level of K1,314,000 (1 September). In October, were traded on the exchange in Feb- More than 2.5 million shares of port to get more public companies to the rate ranged between K1,307,800 (30 October) and ruary and K1.42 billion worth 228,913 three listed companies were traded on participate in the stock market and K1,316,500 (21 October). The rate fluctuated between shares were traded in March respec- the YSX in 2016, and their value was help more institutional investors, such the highest of K1,312,000 (16 November) and the tively. It touched the lowest of K902 estimated at K70 billion. In 2017, de- as financing companies, investment lowest of K1,278,000 (28 November). In December, million with 173,808 shares in April. It spite an increase in the stock trading banks, and insurance companies, to the pure yellow metal priced moved in the range of rose to K1.2 billion with 200,416 shares volume to 2.6 million shares, the trade emerge. —Ko Htet K1,275,000 (1 December) and K1,333,000 (28 Decem- being traded in May. The share vol- value was only K22 billion. In 2018, ber).— GNLM umes traded on the exchange surged 2.3 million shares of five companies, (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 7 JANUARY 2021 7 JANUARY 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9 Now it's time to The good old days at the Rangoon University redouble our efforts Myanmar Daily Weather Report (Issued at 7:00 pm Wednesday 6 January, 2021) By Khin Maung Myint for aquaculture BAY INFERENCE: Weather is generally fair over the North Bay and Eastcentral Bay and partly cloudy over the Andaman development tributes to the fields of sports then. Our RU root for the team or the individ- guests to the dinner and natu- Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. centenary cel- soccer team was one of the star uals they liked. Those occasions rally the lady students from the AS ebration of the teams in the senior league along- were time to vent or release our "Sister Hall" were regular guests FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 7 January, UE to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 had founding of the Rangoon Univer- side the best teams such as: the tensions and stresses, relax our- and vice versa. 2021: Light rain are likely to be isolated in Taninthayi Region. Dbeen a tough year for the aquaculture sector. sity (RU), now Yangon Univer- Burma Police, Burma Customs, selves and forget about the tedi- In those days there were Degree of certainty is (60%). Weather will be partly cloudy in With lack of order from foreign buyers, closure of restau- sity, many a writer had written Burma Army, Burma Navy, Bur- ous studies for a while. such things as the "Brother and Upper Region and Kachin, Kayin, Mon States and rants and transport disruption and the consequences of other articles based on their experi- ma Railways and the Burma Post Sister Halls". One ladies' hostel generally fair in the remaining Regions and States. measures, the aquaculture export and fish consumption in the ences at the RU. Being a student and Telecoms teams to mention Extracurricular activities and a mens' hostel made friend- country had declined significantly. at the RU in the mid-nineteen some I can remember. That Besides these there were ly pact between themselves as STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar Besides, this fall has also threatened the livelihood of fifties myself, I couldn't resist team produced many national some other extracurricular ac- "Brother and Sister Halls". The waters. Wave height will be about (5-8) feet off and along millions of workers relying on the fishery industry. the urge, thus jumped onto the standard players and one of the tivities for us. As the saying goes: objective was to assist and co- Myanmar Coasts. This situation demands all stakeholders including govern- band wagon and had written most popular among them was "All work and no play makes Jack operate one another to conduct ment departments in the aquaculture sector to take a leading some lately. As one already got Ne Win, later Collegian Ne Win, a lazy boy", students need to re- some activities like debates, Q&A OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Slight increase role in putting the industry back on the recovery track through covered in the GNLM, I intend the Academy award-winning lax and recreate. There were vol- sessions with the "Brain Trust of night temperatures in Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady, Tanin- innovative ways. Let us hope that all hands in this aquaculture to keep on writing some more movie actor. Two other promi- ley courts, badminton courts and (group)" that comprised academ- thayi Regions and Kayin, Mon States. sector are on deck. based on my experiences from nent players who preceded him basket ball grounds at almost ics and established writers, and We must act now to the RU days. Tediousness from were (U) Sonny Tin Tun and (U) every mens' hostel, where we other social activities. The re- FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING boost the local fish con- attending classes and studies Myoe Sein. They were not only can play and relax. During the lationship between most of the AREA FOR 7 January, 2021: Fair weather. sumption and find new ide- aside, those were the most care- star players, but (U) Sonny was evenings those places were ever residents of the two hostels grew We believe as to ensure that the aqua- free and the best days of my life. a Burma champion 110 yards busy with activities as many en- into sibling bonds that last years FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA culture sector recovers in Going to the front of the la- sprinter and (U) Myoe Sein was thusiasts spent their times there. long after leaving the university. FOR 7 January, 2021: Generally fair weather. that by seiz- the coming years. dies' hostels during the nights, a 440 yards Burma champion, There was also an indoors gym- The Scientific Exhibitions Our country earned armed with a mandolin or a gui- Besides soccer, there were nasium behind the Student Un- were also held annually on the FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING ing opportu- over US$ 732 million in the tar or a violin to serenade the other sports where the RU stu- ion building. It provided weight campus grounds and behind the AREA FOR 7 January, 2021: Fair weather. 2018-2019 financial year and ladies of those hostels were the dents excelled. The RU produced lifting and body-building facilities Convocation Hall near the Ran- nities possi- over US$ 858 million in the most popular pastimes for some star tennis players too. Joe Ba in one half of the building and in goon Yacth Club. During such 2019-2020 financial year. male hostel students of the old, Maung and Than Lwin, the Bur- the other half were squash rac- exhibitions some military hard- ble from the But, the sector has but I was never one of them. My ma Champions were the most quet ball courts. There was also wares, such as: a WW2 vintage been badly affected by the hobbies were quite different from prominent ones. There were a boxing ring in a building close army tank, a 40 mm Bofor gun, LOOKING FOR BRIGHT FUTURE THROUGH BILATERAL FRIENDSHIP PAGE 8 OPINION NOW! PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT Second Pyithu Hlutt„w’s 13th regul„r 13th regul„r session of Second Amyoth„ COVID-19 pandemic with most students then. I used to also many national standard to the gym; sometimes boxing the famous "Ta Pyet Sea" that session holds 16th-d„y meeting Hlutt„w holds 16th-d„yTHE DARK meeting SIDE OF POWER: CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY PAGE 8 OPINION

PAGE 2 NATIONAL PAGE 2 NATIONAL current situ- VP U Henry V„n Thio encour„ges sust„in„ble Amb„ss„dors Visit Returnees in a slump in aquaculture ex- spent my leisure times in and athletes in those days. The most tournaments were arranged out- played a vital role in the "Insein development of My„nm„r sug„r industry R„khine Available PAGE 3 PAGE 4 ports since February, 2019 around the Inya Lake -- angling, outstanding and successful ath- doors on the campus grounds. Campaign" and a gunnery train- Vol. VI, No. 140, 6 th Waxing of Tawthalin 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 4 September 2019 ROK President pays state StateVol. Counsellor VI, No. 148, 14 th Waxing of Tawthalin 1381 ME holdswww.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Thursday, 12 September 2019 Pyithu Hluttaw visit to Myanmar talks with ROK President debates ation, nation- following the cancellation of swimming or rowing. letes were the "Mra" brothers, The tennis courts were lo- ing simulator from the navy, plus pesticide reduction, safeguarding ecosystem

orders from foreign buyers who were champion pole vault- cated across the University Av- a small Bell helicopter from the THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs is negotiating be- tween the governments of Myanmar and Thailand for foreign travellers to pass through Mese Gate BP-13 for 7-day trips but and closure of processing The RUBC ers and sprinters. During their enue some distance away from air force were also on display. local residents of Mae Hong Son province are cur- al-level plans rently allowed 3-day trips up to Loikaw after receiv- ing approval from the Un- ion Government through the Govern- plants. Here, I don't want the read- heydays, no one ever beat them. the mens' hostels. As far as I Those exhibitions attracted ment. This was part of Un- ion Minister U Thein Swe’s reply to a question raised by MP U Pe Du of Prusho Besides the champions in the physical sports, RU also produced draught constituency during the 19th-day meeting of the Sec- Our country has good ers to think I belonged to the They shone even in the regional can remember, only a very few many outsiders too as it was ond Pyithu Hluttaw’s 13th Regular Session yesterday. The MP’s question fo- State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi poses for a photo together with Mr. Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Colonel (R) Dato Paduka Haji Abdu’r cused on whether foreign and projects Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam, and spouse in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA champions of national standards. They were Burma champions (Kyar) travellers going through Mese Gate BP-13 to Loi- kaw will be allowed 3-day prospects for shipping aq- famous RUBC (Rangoon Uni- sport meets such as the South from my hostel, , played open to the public. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and 7-day trips. The Union Minister for Labour, Im- migration and Population Ba Nyein and Yin Maung. (Kyar) Ba Nyein was the Lethwei fighter and hosts farewell lunch for Ambassador of also said both countries are still negotiating to President U Win Myint and President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in pose for State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi greets Mr Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic officially open the border documentary photo at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA of Korea, at the Presidential PalaceBrunei in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Darussalam PHOTO: MNA and spouse gate. He said his ministry uaculture products to for- versity Boat Club). By rowing East Asian Peninsula (SEAP) tennis during my stay there. will allow the 7-day trips if boxer who participated in boxing at the 1952 Summer Olympics and was a an agreement is reached RESIDENT U Win Myint and First tive delegations. TATE CounsellorDAW DawAUNG AungSAN SUU San KYI, Stateinfrastructure, Counsellor and Union energy, Minister currency Diplomatic and Corp who is leaving Myanmar after completion of his between both governments for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, hosted tour of duty in Myanmar and spouse at 12:00 pm on 11 September and the Union Government PLady Daw Cho Cho welcomed Pres- After the welcoming ceremony, the SSuu Kyi held aa farewellseparate lunch talk for Mrwith Pehin Orangfinance, Kaya further Seri Pahlawan assistance Colonel of experience2019 at her residence in Nay Pyi Taw. approves. can ensure a (R) Dato Paduka Haji Abdu’r Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir, Also present at the lunch were Union Minister for International ident of the Republic of Korea Moon visiting Korean president signed the Mr Moon Jae-in, the visiting President and technologies in Myanmar agricultur- Jae-in and wife Kim Jung-sook at the visitors’ book. of Republic of Korea,Ambassador at the Envoys of Brunei Hall Darussalam al sector, to Myanmar establishment and Dean ofof the an informationCooperation U Kyaw Tin and spouse.—MNA SEE PAGE2 I meant to say I used to row a Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on The two presidents and their wives of the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw center to facilitate ROK’s investments in eign markets. Games, the predecessor of the pioneer in modernizing the Lethwei. PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA However, those courts produced Other entertainments and INSIDE TODAY Tuesday afternoon. then posed for documentary photos. at 4 pm yesterday. Myanmar, cooperation in conservation of On arrival at the Presidential Palace During the meeting of the two They then attendedPARLIAMENT a bilateral meet- environmentNATIONAL and biodiversity, promotionNATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS Amyotha Hluttaw International Democracy Day Union Minister U Gold price slides at 3 pm, President U Win Myint and presidents, they discussed promo- ing of the two countries,approves which 5 thwas held of tourism,organizing one yearcommittee extension holds of visa exOhn- Win attends K80,000 from record First Lady Daw Cho Cho greeted the tion of friendly ties and cooperation, at the Meeting Hallamendment at the same billvenue. on emptioncoordination for the visitors meeting from (5/2019) ROK, MyUNCCD- COP 14 in high of K1.3 mln in one Myanmar is rich in nat- traditional dugout boat that a present South East Asian (SEA) national champions in the old outlets visiting President and his wife. The two investments, economy, agriculture, The meeting focusedelection on laws promotion anmar’swith active working support committees in ASEAN-ROK New Delhi week PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 presidents took the salutes of the guard construction, transportation, cultural of friendly relations between the two and ASEAN-Mekong cooperation, of honor before they inspected it and sector, human resource development, countries, cooperation in the sectors of recovery of introduced the members of their respec- SEE PAGE3 culture, education, trade, investment, SEE PAGE4 ural resources. But, we are businessman who lived close to Games. days. There was also a soccer/ Apart from the above men- INSIDE TODAY

NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS Pyithu Hluttaw MoPF signs loan has Deputy Speaker agreements grown over 1.2 mln still weak, compared with the Lakes owned and had placed In swimming, the Burma cum athletic field for field and tioned extracurricular activities receives Dutch with Korean acres of monsoon Amb bank paddy as of August PAGE 7 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 the aquacul- other countries, in catch- at my disposal as I was a close and S.E Asian champion Tin Besides soccer, there were track sports that also produced that could be pursued on the THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT ing and farming fish and friend of his brother. Maung Ni was an alumnus of many national standard sports- campus, some hostel students OF MYANMAR ture export prawns and producing val- Here, I would like to men- the RU. Also the Burma boxing men and women. There was a ventured outside the campus in other sports where the BUY owif;pmrsm;udk þqdkifrsm;wGif ue-added products. tion briefly about the RUBC. It champion in his weight class swimming pool on the campus, pursuit of entertainments and NOW 0,f,lzwf½IEkdifygNyD sector and There is a good oppor- was founded in 1923, three years was Stanley (Sugar) Majid of the RU students excelled. The where swimming competitions relaxations. There were numer- tunity and potential for pro- after the establishment of the Medical College, which was an were held regularly. I rarely went ous movie theatres in the down- ducing fish and prawns, and RU itself, by Sir Arthur Eggar, a affiliate of the RU. Besides the there to swim; for me I prefer the town area in the neighbourhood jrefvif;atmifpmay local con- trSwf 58? udk,fUrif;udk,fUcsif;vrf;? A[ef;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ this needs to be prioritized Britisher. Since its founding, the champions in the physical sports, RU produced star tennis "Inya Lake" where I could swim of the Continental roundabout to upgrade the food sector. RUBC rowers had participated RU also produced draught cham- long-distance across the lake. at the junction of the Sule Pago- aMu;rHkcifpmay sumption. We believe that by seiz- in many international regattas at pions of national standards. They players too. Other extracurricular ac- da street and the Montgomery trSwf 77? 52 vrf;ESifhr[mAE¨Kvrf;axmifU? ykZGefawmifNrdKYe,f/ &efukefNrdKY? ing opportunities possible home and abroad and had won were Burma champions (Kyar) tivities on the campus included (Bogyoke) street. Some cinemas owif;ESifhpme,fZif;vkyfief; pmtkyfta&mif;qkdif from the current situation, their fair shares of prizes. To Ba Nyein and Yin Maung. the hostel annual dinners, which and a theatre, where plays were trSwf 173? yef;qdk;wef;vrf; (tv,fbavmuf)? ausmufwHwm;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ national-level plans and projects can ensure a recovery of the save space and time I'll not be The RU also produced many or international sports meets. In beauty queens during our times were the most coveted occasions performed could also be found on zkef; - 01 248 101? 01 248 102/ aquaculture export sector and local consumption. elaborating those achievements prominent sprinters, runners, those days, there was an African were Miss Burma / Union Mini that everyone looked forward the Phayre (Pansodan) street. The Global New Light of Myanmar To put our fishery sector on the right path to recovery in in detail, but would like to say hurdlers, throwers and jumpers, American athletic coach from Pu, Ma Sein Aye, Lily Soe Yin, to. The annual dinners were The area around the "Myaynee- trSwf 150? ig;xyfBuD;bk&m;vrf; (uif;bJvrf;)? A[ef;NrdKYe,f? &efukefNrdKY/ a short period, we need to attract foreign investment which that the RUBC was the pride of who dominated every sport dis- the US attached to RU, courtesy Phyu Phyu Shein, Nu Nu Yee and held during the winter months; kone" roundabout was another zkef; - 01 860 4532 ^ 09 974 424 114 / can also offer modern technology. For foreign investments to our university and the country cipline they competed in. Even of the US government, who was Naw Louisa Benson, to mention "Anyeint pwe" or may be music popular hangout for the hostel come in, we need to show first that we have the potential to in the old days. That boat club after leaving the RU and had an Olympic pentathlon champi- some. troupes were hired for enter- students. That place had a few develop from all sides. Everyone is obliged to cooperate to still exists today as the Yangon joined the various services, they on. His name was Bill Miller, if I Inter universities and col- tainments and those occasions cinemas and the "Padonmar gain business confidence and to create a good environment Universities' Boat Club (YUBC). continued to reign the fields and remember correctly. lege sports meets that bred were the most joyous highlights Kwin" provided those who had for business. tracks for sometime. A fact evi- As for the lady students, they many sportspersons were held of the year. The Mandalay Anye- interests in Burmese traditional We believe that national-level plans and projects which RU produced many national denced by the fact that for some fared quite well too. There were regularly. These sport activities int troupes like "Yoedayar Pyan plays and with "Zat Pwe", ensure future success in the sector would be seen soon. class sportspersons years after leaving university many successful sportswomen provided the students, who were Ah Mar Sein" and "Soviet Pyan an all night affair, during the dry 09251022355, Thin Thin May, The RU student sportsper- their old familiar faces were and also many beauty queens of interested and enjoyed attending Nwe Nwe Sann" were popular seasons. Call 09974424848 sons were prominent in various common sights at every national that era. The most outstanding those events the opportunities to at hall dinners. We could invite SEE PAGE-11 7 JANUARY 2021 10 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR About 350 acres of special cotton yarn to be grown this year www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com ity products. The cotton yarn is widely used in the region. It was CHIEF EDITOR Aungthu Ya grown as the special zone for [email protected] yielding of the excellent quality products. The cotton yarns are DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR planted with irrigated water, and Aye Min Soe [email protected] it is convenient to supply the wa- ter in the same compound of the SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT plantation. Kyaw Myaing The cotton yarn will be cul- tivated in four townships. Also, EXECUTIVE EDITOR Aung Khin the agriculture technologies will be provided to the local growers LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS to promote high-quality cotton EDITORS yield, she added. Ye Htut Tin [email protected] A total of 350 acres of cotton Aung Htein yarn special zone will be grown Tun Tun Naing in the 's four townships, including 50 acres in TRANSLATORS A total of 350 acres of cotton yarn special zone will be grown in the Mandalay region’s four and 100 acres in Wun- Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, townships. PHOTO : KO THWIN (MANDALAY) Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun, dwin townships of Meiktila Dis- Maung Maung Swe, Khine Thazin Han, trict and 100 acres each in Yame- Ei Phyu Phyu Aung ABOUT 350 acres of special "About 350 acres of cotton yield and promote the quality of thin and Pyawbwe townships of cotton yarn will be grown in yarn will be grown to produce cotton," said Daw Si Si Phone, . Only Shwe REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, mid-February, in this financial and use good quality cotton Assistant Director of Mandalay Taung-8 and Shwe Taung-10 cot- year for the local farmers from seeds per the water and soil Region Agriculture Department. ton species will be grown in a PHOTOGRAPHER Mandalay region to produce and conditions in the region. It will "Our Agriculture Depart- special cotton zone. —Ko Thwin Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar use the high-quality cotton seeds, also be grown for the local cot- ment is working to increase the (Mandalay) Kyaw Zeya according to the Mandalay Re- ton growers to reduce the pro- rural farmers' income and en-

COMPUTER TEAM gion Agriculture Department. duction costs and increase the sure the production of high-qual- (Translated by Hay Mar) Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu Only new membership cardholders allowed to

EDITORIAL SECTION (+95) (01)8604529, enter commodity depot beginning from 1 April Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 ONLY the new membership members have to pay in the members have been exempt- exchange the new member- CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, cardholders will be allowed to annual fees. ed from paying in the annual ship cards, according to the Hotline - 09 974424114 enter the commodity depot for So, those members who fees for 2020 under the man- announcement of YRCCI on 5 trading beginning from 1 April, have not paid the yearly ex- agement meeting of the asso- January. ADVERTISING & MARKETING according to a statement of the penses of K30,000 should con- ciation held on 4 January. But, Therefore, the members ( +95) (01) 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 Yangon Region Chambers of tinuously pay in the annual fees the annual fees for 2021 will be must return their old mem- [email protected] Commerce and Industry (YRC- for 2020 and pay in the annual collected. bership cards. The association [email protected] CI) Yangon on 5 January. fees for 2021. Those who have already has also urged the members The YRCCI (Bayintnaung However, the Bayintnaung paid in for the annual fees for to take out the new member Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at Commodity Exchange) held its Commodity Exchange was 2020 do not need to pay in for cards and pay in the annual fees th No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan 25 annual general meeting on closed in 2020 for many days 2021 and only exchange the not later than 31 March 2021. Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light 21 December 2018. According to because of prevention and new membership cards. Those — Thiri of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. the association rules approved control measures of COVID-19 who have not paid in for 2020 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. by the meeting, all association pandemic. So, the association are needed to pay for 2021 and (Translated by Hay Mar) [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm Exporters to ship watermelon, musk melon daily under quantity setting system

By Nyein Nyein pm. Although more trucks with were not enough workers and on the ground, and there are also watermelon and musk melon drivers on that ground, and it some collisions there. If we could ACCORDING to a statement re- could be exported, Myanmar will took many days. Some could reduce the number of lorries en- Write for us leased by the Fruit Commodity export the fruits with a limit to not even find their vehicles. We tering the ground, we could also Depot in Muse 105-mile trade quantity to control the market. have tried to adjust to the sale reduce the number of accidents," We appreciate your feedback and zone, the trucks carrying the wa- "During the last few days, ground operation systematically," explained U Aung Thet Oo. contributions. If you have any termelon and musk melon will there was a blockade of the lor- he added. Fruit Commodity Depot comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please be allowed to export the fruits ries in Wantein ground because Moreover, the vehicle acci- with Muse 105-mile trade zone email [email protected] under the quantity setting sys- of the shortage of labourers and dents occurred because more announced on 5 January that with your name and title. tem of controlling the market. drivers," said Vice-Chair U Aung trucks entered the exchange the trucks would be entered Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to Starting from 5 January, the Thet Oo of Fruit Commodity De- ground exceeding limited ca- to the exchange ground under the Editor” that do not exceed 500 Ho Naung (Kyinsankyawt) bor- pot in Muse 105-mile trade zone. pacity. the Fruit Commodity Depot and words. Should you submit a text der crossing, a majority route of "Around 24 or 25 December, "The exchange ground can Truck Supervision Board man- longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. fruit export, has extended the our lorries loaded with fruits en- accommodate only 300 or 400 lor- agement. opening time from 7 am to 8:30 tered the sale ground. But, there ries. There are so many lorries (Translated by Hay Mar) 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE/PANDEMIC NEWS 11 The good old days at the Rangoon University

FROM PAGE-9 the Convocation Hall. Another the evenings. There we used to tournaments held at the Aung chronicle nor anything resem- occasion was when the world loiter leisurely among the car- San Stadium. For us, who hailed bling that, but just an attempt I remembered two very famous Benny Goodman Jazz toon posters displayed along the from all over the country, these to depict a rough sketch of the rare opportunities we received. Band, also from the US enter- colorfully lit street. We enjoyed tournaments provided us the university environs of my uni- Many famous foreign entertain- tained us in the open space be- reading the cartoons drawn by rare opportunities to watch versity days, some important ment groups used to visit our tween the Science Block and famous cartoonists and also by them 'live' instead of crowd- facts and names may have country in those days. They the "Grande Thitpoke pin", in some upstarts. They were really ing around vintage radios and missed being mentioned. Also used to entertain at the Jubilee an open air setting. entertaining. Another popular listen to the commentators' some facts may lack accuracy. Hall on the Shwe Dagon Pagoda Another attraction for place to visit during those festi- incomprehensive comments. However, I sincerely hope that Road. The entrance fees were the hostel students was the vals was the "Suburban Street" On such occasions the RU stu- as a nostalgic reminiscence of exorbitant and out of reach for "Tazaungdaing" lighting fes- (now Ngu War) in the Ahlone dents, mostly hostel students those good old days at the RU, most of us. However, on one tival. During those festivities township where every house in both male and female would these flaws would be excusable occasion the famous American hostel students, mostly males the street were decorated with proceed in organized groups to and that it will bring back the group, the Martha and sometimes accompanied colourful lights. the Aung San Stadium to cheer- fond memories of the past to Graham Ballet Group from the by some lady hostel students This article will not be on their respective State or Di- many of the alumni of the old US entertained for the univer- went to the 15th Street in the complete if I leave out the an- vision teams. RU. sity students, free of charge at "Lanmadaw" township late in nual State and Division soccer As this piece is neither a

PANDEMIC: GLOBAL NEWS

ORIGINS OF VIRUS Impasse over WHO virus mission ‘not just a visa issue’: China

DELAYS to a long-planned mis- ing is incredibly complicated. sion by WHO experts to China To ensure the work of the inter- to investigate the origins of the national expert team in China Covid-19 pandemic are “not goes smoothly, we have to carry just a visa issue”, Beijing said out necessary procedures and Wednesday. make relevant arrangements,” A year after the outbreak said Hua. started, international health ex- She said the country is “do- perts were expected to arrive ing its best to create good condi- in China this week for a highly tions for the international expert politicized visit to explore the group to come to China”. beginnings of the virus, which On Tuesday the head of first emerged late last year in the World Health Organization the city of Wuhan. told reporters Beijing had not The sensitive mission has yet finalized permission for the been beset by delays and poli- team’s arrival, saying he was tics, with fears of a whitewash “very disappointed with this by Beijing. news” -- in a rare rebuke of Bei- Foreign ministry spokes- jing from the UN body. woman Hua Chunying told re- Earlier this week Chinese porters Wednesday that talks authorities refused to confirm were continuing between the two the exact dates and details of sides over “the specific date and the visit, a sign of the enduring specific arrangement of the ex- sensitivity of the mission. pert group’s visit”. Medical workers are checking a patient’s CT image with a movable CT machine at the “Wuhan Livingroom” “The issue of origin-trac- SOURCE: AFP makeshift hospital in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, Feb. 23, 2020. PHOTO: GAO XIANG/XINHUA

FESTIVE PERIOD Pandemic rains on Spain’s glittering Epiphany parades

FOR children, it’s the most won- gifts on the night of January 5. have been scrambling for cre- ebration -- total madness, a real broadcast live from Barcelona’s derful time of the year, when Every year, millions flock ative ways to keep the magic of family event with dancing, lights, port on TV, after which they will Spaniards turn out to welcome to the streets across Spain to “Reyes” alive. floats and everyone packing the screen footage of a parade re- the gift-laden Three Kings. But watch the fairytale parades wel- streets to watch,” said Esteve corded in advance. this year’s glittering parades coming the royal visitors, with Kings sail into Barcelona Carames, in charge of Barce- Barcelona has also set up have been torpedoed by the music, dancing and bucket-loads In Barcelona, organisers lona’s Reyes festivities, which an open-air amusement park pandemic. of sweets that are hurled into the have been working on a detailed normally sees 700,000 people based on The Three Kings. With In Spain, it’s not Father excited crowds. plan “since the summer”, fearing massed along the three-kilo- a capacity for 400 visitors, it has Christmas nor Christmas Eve But with all outdoor gather- even back then that life would metre (two mile) route. lights, music and scenery, but that beguiles all the children, ings banned to slow the spread not yet have returned to normal This year, however, the no actors and nothing that can but the Melchior, Caspar and of the virus this year, local au- come January. Three Kings will be arriving by be touched. Balthasar who arrive bearing thorities across the country “It’s a really traditional cel- boat. The royal landing will be SOURCE: AFP 7 JANUARY 2021 12 BIZ THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

CARMAKERS Difficult 2020 ends on an improving note for US carmakers GENERAL Motors and Toyota Still, those numbers are travel and other discretionary reported strong US sales at the much better than analysts feared goods, and many have benefited end of 2020 on Tuesday, reflect- after the US car market almost from federal stimulus funds. ing surprisingly robust consumer completely froze during spring “If you haven’t lost your job, demand that mitigated the sales lockdowns as the country con- the government has been giving drop for the full year in the wake tended with a spiralling corona- away money,” said Chesbrough, of Covid-19. virus crisis. who thinks the industry could The pair are the top two auto- “Everybody is excited the benefit in the second half of 2021 makers by US market share, and market has done as well as it from a recovering US economy both scored higher sales in the has,” said Charles Chesbrough, bolstered by vaccinations and fourth quarter despite notching senior economist at Cox Auto- additional federal spending. double-digit sales declines for all motive. “We’re getting back to Chesbrough said auto com- of 2020. normal much more quickly than panies have been able to keep US auto sales for 2020 are expected.” While the pandemic selling incentives in check due projected to drop 15.3 per cent to has caused elevated unemploy- to limited inventories. However, 14.4 million -- which would make ment and long lines at food pan- sales could sag in the first quar- it the worst year since at least tries, other consumers have more ter if the worsening pandemic Strong demand for the Chevrolet Silverado and other large vehicles 2012 -- according to a December cash for cars and other big-ticket crimps demand. enabled General Motors to score solid US sales in the fourth quarter forecast from Cox Automotive. items due to less spending on SOURCE: AFP despite an annual drop in sales. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

CYBER SECURITY NEW STANDARDS Beijing slams ‘bullying’ US over Trump order on Chinese apps Apple ties exec bonuses to social, BEIJING accused the US on national security”. official said the order and its of having their data harvested, Wednesday of “bullying” after “This harms both itself and implementation have not been according to the administration environmental President Donald Trump or- others.” Trump’s executive or- discussed with the “potential official. values dered a ban on a series of Chi- der is to take effect in 45 days incoming Biden administration.” Trump’s order specifically nese apps in his last weeks in -- just weeks after he is replaced The apps targeted by the named apps including Alipay, QQ APPLE is making environmental office, branding them a threat in the White House by Presi- new ban were chosen because Wallet, Tencent QQ, WeChat Pay and social values factors it will to national security. dent-elect Joe Biden on January of the extremely high number of and WPS Office. Alipay and Ten- weigh when calculating bonuses Under the Trump adminis- 20. downloads, which meant tens of cent did not respond to queries. for top executives, according to a tration Beijing and Washington But a senior administration millions of users could be at risk Previous executive orders regulatory filing on Tuesday. have clashed repeatedly over aimed at banning TikTok -- The change taking effect this trade, technology, human rights which is owned by China-based year is intended to motivate Apple and the origins of the coronavi- ByteDance -- were derailed by executives “to meet exceptionally rus pandemic. court rulings indicating Trump high standards of values-driven In the latest move to raise had overstepped his legal au- leadership in addition to deliver- tensions, Trump ordered a ban thority. ing strong financial results”, the on transactions involving Ali- Hua said the new order Silicon Valley technology titan said pay, WeChat Pay and other apps would “of course have some im- in proxy documents filed with the linked to Chinese companies, pact on related Chinese compa- Securities and Exchange Com- saying they could route user nies, but more important might mission. Financial targets and information to the government be that it damages the interests thresholds for executive bonus- in Beijing. of American consumers and the es at Apple will not change, the Foreign ministry spokes- US”. iPhone maker said. woman Hua Chunying said “The US talks about a free “Beginning in 2021, an envi- Wednesday the move was an market economy and fair compe- ronmental, social, and governance example of “bullying” by the US President Donald Trump has ordered a ban on Alipay, WeChat Pay and tition, but how does it behave?” modifier based on Apple Values US, and accused Washington other apps linked to Chinese companies, saying they could route user she said. and other key community initi- of “stretching the concept of information to the government in Beijing. PHOTO: AFP/FILE SOURCE: AFP atives will be incorporated into our annual cash incentive pro- gramme,” Apple said in the filing. PORK PIE PAUCITY Living up to Apple’s stated values regarding sustainable Brexit casualty for France: Empty food shelves at Marks and Spencer energy, workplace diversity and other environmental and social FANS of British fare in France to-eat curries, popular in the M&S in an ornate gallery less trade. issues will be among factors con- have suffered an unsavoury particular with harried lunch right opposite the fabled Grevin “I came especially for their sidered when deciding whether Brexit shock -- grocery retail- crowds. wax museum. broccoli and spinach,” said bonuses should be increased or er Marks and Spencer hasn’t Instead, signs in French “It’s linked to Brexit I sup- Sarah, who said she works in decreased by as much as 10 per been able to stock its popular and English apologized that pose -- they wanted to leave, sales. cent, according to the company. sandwiches and meals since “Due to new UK/EU import now they have to live with it,” “Does this mean they’re “We’ve led the industry in re- Britain’s official exit from the legislation, we’re sorry some of he said. going to close? That would be a ducing our environmental foot- EU on January 1. your favourites might be miss- The shortage brought shame, I really like their prod- print for years and are committed Hungry shoppers found ing. We’re working hard to get home for many the fact that ucts,” she said. to one day sourcing 100 per cent empty shelves this week at them back soon”. despite pledges on both sides M&S chairman Archie recycled and renewable materi- more than a dozen M&S Food “It’s amazing, I come here of the Channel to maintain Norman had warned as far als across all of our products and stores in and around Paris, to buy stuff to eat but there’s a smooth flow of goods, the back as August 2018 of this packaging,” Apple said in a section depriving them of club sand- nothing,” said Ludovic Bon- new customs systems have particular Brexit risk. of the filing outlining its values.— wiches, pork pies and ready- net, a marketing director, at disrupted decades of friction- SOURCE: AFP SOURCE: AFP 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13

US ENDS SUDAN’S THE HANKUK CHEMI PARIAH STATUS US treasury says South Korea holding its $7b funds ‘hostage’ allegations. But ... it is the chief visits government of Korea that Sudan after has taken over $7 billion of ours hostage on baseless blacklisting grounds”. lifted He added that the sei- zure was based on a court TREASURY Secretary order after the tanker Steven Mnuchin arrived had “caused oil pollution in Sudan Wednesday for in the . It was talks on future US eco- warned beforehand, and nomic assistance follow- the (seizure) request was ing Khartoum’s removal a technical one.” from Washington’s state South Korea will dis- sponsors of terrorism patch a delegation to Iran blacklist. soon to resolve the tanker “The United States situation “through bilat- Treasury chief Steve eral negotiations,” said its Mnuchin arrived today foreign ministry spokes- morning (Wednesday) man Choi Young-sam. This undated picture taken in an unknown location and released on Tuesday by Yonhap news agency in Seoul shows atop a high-ranking del- South Korean Navy’s destroyer ROKS Choi Young. PHOTO: YONHAP/AFP South Korea’s egation, in the first such vice-foreign minister visit to Sudan,” a govern- IRAN on Tuesday accused was not a tit-for-tat move. crew aboard, accusing it ti-piracy unit to the region. Choi Jong-kun will go ment statement said. South Korea of holding $7 The Islamic Revolu- of “breaking maritime en- “We are not hos- ahead with a previously Mnuchin is sched- billion of its funds “hos- tionary Guard Corps on vironmental law”. tage-takers,” Iran’s gov- planned three-day trip to uled to meet both head tage” but stressed that Monday sent out naval South Korea has de- ernment spokesman Ali early next week, of state General Abdel Tehran’s seizure of a Ko- speedboats to seize the manded the release of the Rabiei told a press confer- the spokesman added. Fattah al-Burhan and rean tanker in Gulf waters Hankuk Chemi with 20 ship and dispatched its an- ence. “We are used to such SOURCE: AFP Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Their talks are expected to focus on Su- MYANMA TIMBER ENTERPRISE dan’s deteriorating “eco- EXPORT MARKETING & MILLING DEPARTMENT CLAIMS DAY NOTICE INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER nomic situation, and US M.V ASIA ENERGY 1. MYANMA TIMBER ENTERPRISE WILL SELL TEAK & HARDWOOD ROUNG LOGS AND SAWN aid to Sudan and debt re- TIMBERS BY ONLINE SYSTEM JANUARY OPEN TNDERS IN US DOLLARS. PARTICULARS Consignees of cargo carried on M.V ASIA ENERGY lief,” the government said. OF THE OPEN TENDER SALES ARE AS FOLLOWS: VOY. NO. (2012) are hereby notified that the vessel will (A) DATE & TIME - Sudan is struggling (14-1-2021) (09:00) A.M be arriving on 7-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged into - (EXPORT MARKETING & MILLING DEPARTMENT) with a chronic hard cur- YANGON & EX-SITE TEAK/HARD WOOD (LOG) the premises of TMIT-2 where it will lie at the consignee’s rency shortage and gal- - TEAK LOGS ABOUT (812) TONS risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and 2019-2020 EXTRACTION YEAR - HARD WOOD LOGS ABOUT (8944) TONS conditions of the Port of Yangon. loping inflation that have PYINKADO, KANYIN, HTAUKYANT, THITYA, INGYIN, Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am hit the purchasing power THITKHAYA, AUTCHINSANI to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now of all social classes. (B) DATE & TIME - (28-1-2021) (09:00) A.M declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo - TEAK LOGS ABOUT (808) TONS Its external debt is THIRD QUALITY & UPTEAK CONVERSION ABOUT (102) from the Vessel. estimated at around $60 TONS (144) CBM No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. billion. The United States 2019-2020 EXTRACTION YEAR - HARDWOOD LOGS ABOUT (7000) TONS PYINKADO, KANYIN Phone No: 2301928 formally removed Sudan - (WOOD BASED INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT) Shipping Agency Department from its crippling blacklist ABOUT (171) CBT (242) CBM Myanma Port Authority (C) PLACE - TAW WIN HALL, GYGONE, INSEIN TOWNSHIP, YANGON. on December 14 as part 2. FOR FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MYANMA TIMBER Agent For: of a quid pro quo for the ENTERPRISE HEAD OFFICE AND ALSO VISIT MYANMA TIMBER ENTERPRISE WEB-SITE mainly Arab country’s (www.mte.com.mm). M/S NEW HIGHEST SHIPPING PTE LTD Contact; Office Ph; 09-5148901, 09-5053865, 09-5129148 normalisation of its rela- [email protected] tions with Israel. OPEN TENDER COMMITTEE SOURCE: AFP MYANMA TIMBER ENTERPRISE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V IAL 001 VOY. NO. (088N/S)

Consignees of cargo carried on M.V IAL 001 VOY. CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE NO. (088N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be M.V PRESIDIO VOY. NO. (050W/E) M.V MATHU BHUM VOY. NO. (270W) arriving on 7-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of HPT where it will lie at the consignee’s risk Consignees of cargo carried on M.V PRESIDIO Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MATHU and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions VOY. NO. (050W/E) are hereby notified that the vessel BHUM VOY. NO. (270W) are hereby notified that the of the Port of Yangon. will be arriving on 7-1-2021 and cargo will be discharged vessel will be arriving on 7-1-2021 and cargo will be Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am into the premises of MIP/MITT where it will lie at the discharged into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo and conditions of the Port of Yangon. the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. from the Vessel. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am No claims against this vessel will be admitted after to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now the Claims Day. declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo Phone No: 2301185 from the Vessel. from the Vessel. Shipping Agency Department No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after Myanma Port Authority the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Agent For: Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department M/S INTER ASIA LINES Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Agent For: Agent For: with us/ M/S NEW GOLDEN SEA SHIPPING PTE., LTD. M/S REGIONAL CONTAINER LINES A d v e r t i s e Hot Line : 09974424848 7 JANUARY 2021 14 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

DICTATORSHIP NEWS New parliament sworn in, US-backed Guaido out IN BRIEF

Venezuela”. BIPARTISAN SUPPORT “We consider this group George W. Bush to be illegitimate and will not recognize it nor its pronounce- to attend Biden ments,” he said of the new par- inauguration: liament which was also rejected spokesman by Colombia, Brazil and Uru- guay. REPUBLICAN former US Members of the Lima president George W. Bush Group, consisting of more than will attend the inauguration a dozen Latin American nations of Democrats Joe Biden and and Canada, said they did “not Kamala Harris in Washington recognize the result of an elec- on January 20, his chief of staff tion” that violates the National said Tuesday. Assembly’s “constitutional right “President and Mrs Bush to meet without intimidation or look forward to returning to interference” to elect its presi- the Capitol for the swearing dent and governing board. in of President Biden and Vice A total 256 of the Nation- President Harris,” Freddy Ford al Assembly’s 277 seats are in tweeted. the hands of Maduro’s United “Witnessing the peaceful Socialist Party of Venezuela transfer of power is a hall- Venezuelan lawmakers carry portraits of revolutionary hero Simon Bolivar (L) and late socialist president and its allies after December 6 mark of our democracy that Hugo Chavez (R) as they head to the National Assembly to be sworn in. PHOTO: AFP elections boycotted by the oppo- never gets old,” he added, in sition, who claimed fraud. a seeming jab at President A new Venezuelan parliament officially without a job, but with elected body” by outgoing US The chamber, which has a Donald Trump who refuses was sworn in Tuesday with foreign backing to keep up a Secretary of State Mike Pom- five-year mandate, previously to concede defeat and has not President Nicolas Maduro’s parallel . peo, who said in a statement had an opposition majority with confirmed if he will attend party in firm control and op- The new assembly was Washington recognized Guaido Guaido as its speaker since 2019. Biden’s inauguration. position leader Juan Guaido denounced as “a fraudulently as “the legitimate president of SOURCE: AFP It will be the eighth swear- ing-in ceremony the Bushs have attended, Ford said. TIME FOR RETREAT? SOURCE: AFP After eight years of Mali campaign, France seeks exit strategy MOST OUTSTANDING EIGHT years after France sent claimed by a group linked to VOTES IN CLOSE RACE troops to Mali to prevent jihad- al-Qaeda, coincided with a ists from overrunning the coun- massacre across the border in Democrat candidate try, it faces tough choices over western Niger, where unidenti- claims victory in how to keep pursuing Islamist fied gunmen killed around 100 one of two crunch extremists without becoming villagers in one of the region’s US runoffs bogged down in a potentially worst atrocities. unwinnable war. These deaths -- and disput- DEMOCRATS claimed victory Five French soldiers have ed claims Tuesday from villag- in one of two crunch US Senate been killed by roadside bombs ers in central Mali that up to runoffs on Wednesday morn- in Mali over the past 10 days, 20 wedding guests were killed ing, with candidate Raphael bringing to 50 the number of in an air strike -- have cloud- Warnock saying he ‘believed troops killed across the Sahel ed recent successes chalked he had won.’ since France launched a cam- up by France’s 5,100-member Democrats were also paign to clear northern Mali of Barkhane counterterrorism hopeful of winning a second jihadists in January 2013. force and its African partners. A French soldier on an exercise in Burkina Faso uses a bomb detector seat in the knife-edge runoff as he searches for a roadside device, one of the deadliest tactics used by The latest victims included jihadists. PHOTO: AFP that will determine the bal- Sergeant Yvonne Huynh, the Shifting public mood ance of power in the US Senate first female soldier killed since In the past year, the French Maghreb group, Abdelmalek affiliated Group to Support Is- under Joe Biden’s presidency. the French intervention began. have killed the leader of the no- Droukdel, as well as one of the lam and Muslims (GSIM). The hard-fought races Her death Saturday, torious al-Qaeda in the Islamic military leaders of the al-Qaeda SOURCE: AFP have brought the international spotlight onto this southern state, nine weeks after the NORTH WEST POINT IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE most tumultuous American election in two decades. Australia vows to ‘restore order’ on immigration detention island Democrats need both their candidates, Jon Ossoff UNREST broke out at an Aus- underway “to restore order tinue to be non-compliant,” the Wednesday as tensions boiled and Raphael Warnock, to tralian island immigration de- after a disturbance” at the government agency said in a over. prevail in order to snatch the tention centre, authorities and North West Point Immigra- statement, adding there were “While the extent of the Senate from the Republicans. NGOs said Wednesday following tion Detention Centre on the no reports of any injuries. damage is not known, the glare Outgoing President Donald reports the Christmas Island Australian territory in the Indi- Advocacy group Refugee from the fires and the extent of Trump’s party needs either facility had been set alight by an Ocean. Action Coalition said reports the smoke in the air indicates Kelly Loeffler or David Perdue frustrated detainees. “A small number of detain- from inside the centre suggest- the fires are substantial,” the to hold their seat to preserve The Australian Border ees caused some damage to ed two compounds had been set group said. its majority. Force said an operation was the facility overnight and con- ablaze overnight Tuesday into SOURCE: AFP SOURCE: AFP 7 JANUARY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIETY/AD 15

CONGRESS OF THE WORKERS’ PARTY OF KOREA (WPK) OBITUARY

th U Tun Maung DPRK top leader reviews work as 8 Party Congress opens (a) Reggie Tun Maung THE eighth Congress 92 years of the Workers’ Party of Son of the late ICS U. Sein Nyo Tun and Daw Kyawt Tha, Korea of the Democratic son-in-law of the late High Court Judge U. Kyaw Zan U People’s Republic of Korea and Daw Khin U, husband of the late Daw Khin Zan (Mitzi) (DPRK) opened here on father of Dr. Tun Zan Maung- Dr. Khin Khin Oo, Mr. Kyaw Zan Maung- Jennifer Koh and Mrs. Mimi Khin Myint Zan Tuesday, with top DPRK Maung- Guillaume Trentin, grandfather of Ray Khin Zan leader Kim Jong Un deliv- Maung- Shannon Maung, Khin Nan Zan Maung- Jimmy ering an opening address, Yang, Win Khin Zan Maung, Sienna Zan Maung Trentin reported official media on and Sacha Zan Maung Trentin, great grandfather of Emery Wednesday. Zan Yang and Evan Zeya Yang passed away peacefully The congress was at the Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC, convened in order to com- Canada, on December 10, 2020, 2020 at 3 am. Remains will prehensively and strictly be cremated on January 5, 2021, at Ocean View Funeral Home, Burnaby, BC, Canada. review the work of the party’s central committee, clearly reconfirm the exact orientation and duty in its DECARBONIZATION struggle for winning a big- ger victory in the socialist In this photo provided by the North Korean government, a ruling party congress China to launch carbon cause and take measures is held in Pyongyang, North Korea Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. North Korean leader Kim for substantial improve- Jong Un opened its first Workers’ Party Congress in five years with an admission of emissions trading scheme policy failures and a vow to lay out new developmental goals, state media reported ment, the official Korean Wednesday. PHOTO: KCNA/XINHUA next month Central News Agency re- ported. strategic and tactical pol- tions at all levels attended the Central Audit Commis- CHINA’S delayed carbon ambitious renewable en- Kim delivered a re- icies for making a radical the congress. sion, and elect the party’s trading system will start ergy targets, and experts port on the work of the leap forward in the devel- The congress elected central leadership body. operating in February, the warn the powerful coal lob- party’s seventh central opment of the Party and its presidium and secre- This Party Congress, environment ministry has by will be pressing hard committee on the first socialist construction.” tariat, and elected Kim which may run for sever- said, as the world’s big- for favourable carbon caps. day of the eighth congress, Members of the lead- to the presidium, the re- al days, is the second one gest polluter takes steps Under the new rules, it said. According to the ership body of the party’s port said. According to its under Kim. The seventh towards decarbonizing its more than 2,200 firms that report, the congress will seventh central commit- agenda, the congress will Party Congress was con- economy by 2060. emit over 26,000 tonnes “discuss and decide on a tee and delegates elected review the work of the par- vened in May 2016. The ministry issued of greenhouse gases per fresh line of struggle and by the party’s organiza- ty’s central committee and SOURCE: XINHUA rules on Tuesday allowing year can start trading their provincial governments to emission quotas from Feb- set pollution caps for big ruary 1. NEW YEAR PERIOD power businesses for the China’s nationwide first time. system is expected to JR passengers down 68% in holiday period to record low due to virus Firms can buy the eclipse that of the Euro- right to pollute from oth- pean Union to become the 4,879,000, marking the low- cent and the Kyushu Shin- ers who have a lower world’s largest emissions est level since comparable kansen fell 60 per cent, op- carbon footprint, but the trading scheme (ETS). data were made available erators said. According to programme is expected to Beijing has pledged to in 1991, six JR companies East Japan Railway Co., drive down overall emis- peak emissions before 2030 said Wednesday. one of the six operators, sions by making it more and become carbon neu- The margin of fall was the number of passengers costly to do so. tral 30 years later. But it the biggest on record as for services excluding “This is one of the pared back initial plans to well, with JR companies the shinkansen and other most exciting develop- curb emissions from seven citing the novel corona- long-distance carriers at ments for the world’s other industries including virus pandemic and the JR Tokyo Station fell 53 largest carbon market in aviation, steel and petro- suspension of some ser- per cent to 2.1 million. the recent rollercoaster chemical manufacturing. vices due to heavy snow The number of pas- year,” said Zhang Jianyu, “When Europe started A platform for shinkansen bullet trains is nearly empty at JR Tokyo Station on Jan. 3, 2021, amid the coronavirus in Japan’s northeast as sengers at JR Maihama vice president of the Envi- its trading scheme in 2005, pandemic. In ordinary years, train stations are crowded reasons. In the 12-day pe- Station, the closest station ronmental Defence Fund there were issues in the on Jan. 3 as many people return from holidays. PHOTO: riod through Tuesday, the to Tokyo Disneyland and China, which has consult- first phase where mem- KYODO number of people riding Tokyo DisneySea parks, ed with the government on bers were kind of caving in THE number of people way companies plunged 68 the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Chiba Prefecture, east emissions trading. to lobbying pressure,” said using the shinkansen and per cent during the year- bullet train tumbled 72 per of Tokyo, was down 56 per However, 60 per cent Li Shuo from Greenpeace conventional train servic- end and New Year peri- cent, the Tokaido Shin- cent to 312,000. of power in China is still China. es operated by Japan Rail- od from a year earlier to kansen was down 68 per SOURCE: KYODO provided by coal despite SOURCE: AFP

PRIVACY CONCERNS Singapore admits police can access contact-tracing data SINGAPORE has ad- privacy concerns Tuesday both a phone app and a and a decision to make its “obtain any data” -- includ- ian Balakrishan said lat- mitted data collected for about the scheme. dongle. use mandatory for access- ing information gathered er that, to his knowledge, contact-tracing can be The city-state has a Take-up was initially ing some public places like through the contact-trac- police had so far only ac- accessed by police de- programme called “Trace- slow due to privacy wor- malls. ing programme -- in the cessed contact-tracing spite earlier assurances it Together” for tracking ries but rose to almost 80 However, a senior course of a criminal inves- data on one occasion, dur- would only be used to fight close contacts of Covid-19 per cent of residents after official admitted in par- tigation. ing a murder probe. the coronavirus, sparking patients, that works via government assurances liament that police could Foreign Minister Viv- SOURCE: AFP 7 JANUARY 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Ten teams to compete in Myanmar National League I in 2021 A total of ten teams will partic- khine United, Sagaing United, ipate in the 2021 season of the Chinland FC and Myawaddy FC Myanmar National League I, and ISPE FC, were selected ac- according to the official decision cording to the MNL Regulations. made by the Myanmar National Football authorities also de- League Committee meeting held cided to hold the MNL League II yesterday by videoconferencing. tournament with a total of eight The meeting was joined by teams, including Dagon FC. U Zaw Zaw, President of the My- The 2021 season of the MNL anmar Football Federation and League I tourney is scheduled Myanmar National League Com- to hold from April to September, mittee, football officials, MNL depending on the outbreak of the Club owners and chairmen. Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. During the meeting, football Next, the MNL League II officials focused on Myanmar tourney will be held from May to football development and the August, and the Bogyoke Aung current situation of the Myan- San Shield football tournament mar National League football will run from June to September. teams. In the meantime, Women’s According to the unanimous League football tournament decision of the meeting, there will be launched from April to will be ten teams to be included July, and Youth League (U-21) in the Myanmar National League is scheduled to run from May I and Shan United, Hantharwady to November, according to the Hantharwady United striker Francis Emeka (in dark blue) attempts to breach the defensive line of the Yangon United, Ayeyawady United, Yan- MNL online meeting.—Lynn United in a previous season MNL match at YUSC Stadium on 19 September 2020. PHOTO: MNL gon United, Yadanarbon FC, Ra- Thit (Tgi)

‘End of an era’ as Solskjaer hits back at Klopp over penalty jibes LONDON — Ole Gunnar Sol- penalties given to United since year reign. United have been Chinese football’s star skjaer on Tuesday hit back at Solskjaer took charge in a rant awarded six league penalties this Jurgen Klopp’s jibes about Man- that following the champions not season compared to the five won power fades chester United’s penalty record getting a spot-kick in Monday’s by Klopp’s men. as the Old Trafford boss claimed defeat at Southampton. They have been given 42 arrival the CFA slapped a 100 Premier League managers are Klopp claimed United have in all competitions since Solsk- per cent tax on incoming for- trying to influence referees. had more spot-kicks in two years jaer took over in December 2018 eigners, with the levy going Liverpool boss Klopp high- under Solskjaer than Liverpool compared to Liverpool’s 19 in the to developing Chinese youth lighted the large number of have in his entire five-and-a-half same period.—AFP players. Then last month the CFA said that overseas players Son, Sissoko send Spurs into League Cup final cannot earn more than three million euros a year. Domestic LONDON — Son Heung-min vember 2019, is hoping to lead where he won it twice more be- players also saw their salaries fired Tottenham into the League Tottenham to their first major fore a further success at Man- capped. Cup final as the South Korean’s trophy since the 2008 League chester United in 2017. “CSL club expenditure is decisive goal sealed a 2-0 win Cup. Mourinho is the third man- about 10 times higher than over Championship side Brent- He has already won the ager to reach a League Cup final South Korea’s K League and ford on Tuesday. competition four times, landing with three different clubs, fol- three times higher than Ja- Moussa Sissoko put Jose his first silverware in English lowing Ron Atkinson and Ron Oscar joined Shanghai SIPG from pan’s J-league,” said CFA Mourinho’s team ahead in the football in 2005 with Chelsea, Saunders.—AFP Chelsea in 2017. PHOTO: AFP president Chen Xuyuan. semi-final at the Tottenham “But our national team Hotspur Stadium. BEIJING — In January 2017 is lagging far behind. The But Tottenham were still Brazil international Oscar bubbles not only affect the searching for the knockout blow moved from Chelsea to Shang- present of Chinese football, against spirited Brentford until hai SIPG for an Asian-record but also its future.” Son netted with 20 minutes re- 60 million euros, prompting a All players must now have maining. warning from Arsene Wenger new contracts, according to Tottenham will face Man- that Chinese clubs were dis- the state news agency Xin- chester United or holders Man- torting the global transfer hua, adding that teams can chester City, who meet in the market. sign “supplemental agree- second semi-final on Wednes- But four years later it is a ments” with players whose day, at Wembley on April 25. very different story after the existing deals were above the It will be the club’s first do- Chinese Football Association cap. mestic final since losing the 2015 imposed a series of measures That means Oscar, the League Cup showpiece against to cool extravagant spending 29-year-old attacking mid- Chelsea, and their first final in Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (R) in the Chinese Super League, fielder, will continue to earn any competition since the 2019 celebrates with teammates after he scores his team’s second goal during markedly dimming its star more than 20 million euros Champions League defeat the English League Cup semi final first leg football match between power. a year for the time being. against Liverpool in Madrid. Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Six months after Oscar’s —AFP Mourinho, appointed in No- London, on January 5, 2021. PHOTO: GLYN KIRK / POOL / AFP