national national national Arms and ammunition grabbed Eight Bengalis were Performances in one-year period from border police guards in captured on Illegal boat of Pyithu Hluttaw and Kachin State Maungtaw Township invading on Water Government page 2 page 2 pages 5+6 +11+12 Vol. III, No. 330, Fullmoon of Taboung 1378 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 12 March 2017 State Counsellor attends prize-presentation of 9th Yangon Photo Night-2017 State Counsellor Daw Aung San ative ideas and views of Myanmar Suu Kyi graced the prize-presenta- youths who had high potentials. tion ceremony of the 9th Yangon She then thanked the Cultural Insti- Photo Night 2017 at the French tute of the French Embassy for or- Cultural Institute in Yangon yes- ganizing the show and for encour- terday. aging the artistic skills of Myanmar The ceremony was organized citizens with high regard and trust. by the Yangon French Cultural In- Encouraging the art in reality was stitute and the French Embassy on supporting a world-wide interest- Pyay Road here at 6 pm yesterday. ing subject, she noted. In his opening address, Direc- She also expressed that the tor of the French Cultural Institute country welcomed any event which Mr. Charles Bonhomme honoured would bring about understanding Myanmar photographers for depic- and peace between human beings, tion of the ethnic peoples and the diverse cultures, and diverse view- freedom of expression at the show points as conflicts cannot be solved which was visited by 1.5 million without understanding. people around the world. Mr. Bon- Following her address, the homme also expressed his pleasure presentation ceremony continued. for being able to organize the show The State Counsellor present- at Maha Bandoola Park in down- ed the first prize to Khun Latt, who town Yangon for the first time. won the first prize in the profes- The State Counsellor in her sional category, with his “The For- address said she had visited the gotten War”. Yangon Photo Night for six years The Yangon Photo Night in a row and found it ever interest- 2017 was divided into the amateur ing and new. She said the photo and professional categories, select- exhibition was a showcase of the ing 15 best photos among 80 pho- gradual progress of young Myan- to-stories. mar photographers most of whom The best 2016-2017 My- became masters in this profession anmar photo-stories were se- through this competition. Initially lected by a panel of judges who they were not real photographers, were expert photographers with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivering an address at the prize-presentation she noted, adding, the important years of international experience. ceremony of the 9th Yangon Photo Night 2017 which depicts the ethnic peoples and the part of the competition was the cre- —Myanmar News Agency freedom of expression. Photo: Zaw Min Latt Voices from UPDJC working committees The Union Peace Dialogue Joint The UPDJC Secretariat re- of the UPDJC Secretariat): UPDJC. Furthermore, we touched not. We reviewed them at the Committee-UPDJC held its work- viewed the four-day meeting yes- The main part of the review upon the preparatory works for the meetings. ing committee meetings at the terday morning in which the voic- meeting is how we are going to upcoming Peace Conference. Based on the experiences at National Reconciliation and Peace es of some of the participants have compile the facts that the work He continued to say that the meetings, we will make prepa- Centre in Nay Pyi Taw for four been presented below as follows: committee has produced and how the meetings between the work- ration for discussions in detail with days from 8 to 10 March. U Hla Maung Shwe (member we are going to present them to the ing committee and the Secre- full facts and figures in next meet- tariat would continue before the ings. start of the Conference. Although Besides, we should also in- the delegates of the four-day work clude the sector-wise experts in the committee meeting were new discussion. participants they were all active In my view, papers which and energetic, he pointed out. “I came out from the national-level found the meeting results becom- political dialogues are very good ing smoother and more appropriate and include voices of the people. thanks to the daily dialogues of the The voice of the people plays an Secretariat,” he said. important role in making peace. Dr Salai Hlyan Hmone Sar Sai Kyaw Nyunt (Member of Khaung: We reviewed the plans the Joint Committee’s Secretariat): that our working committees dis- Thanks to the working commit- cussed at the Union Peace Con- tees, we could get ideas for the next ference. When we carried out meetings. We hope that discussion the plans on the ground, we have in the next meetings will be easi- Sai Kyaw Nyunt. Dr Salai Hlyan Hmone Sar Khaung. U Hla Maung Shwe. found that some were in conform- er.—Mi Mi Pyo and Aye Aye Thant Photo: Kyaw Zin Htike Photo: Kyaw Zin Htike Photo: Kyaw Zin Htike ity with our plans and some were (Myanmar News Agency) 2 local news 12 March 2017 Arms and ammunition grabbed from border Eight Bengali were captured on Illegal boat invading on Myanmar Water police guards in Maungtaw Township While Myanmar Navy boat being asked to be inspected. The When police took five people zan village in Area No 2 of the tled the five police members, took were patrolling on the Myanmar Navy patrol boat followed and Sea Territory, eight Bengalis were captured the boat with eight fisher to their outpost in at Aungzan township, police members led by away with them two unloaded captured on March 9 on a suspect- men in it. They are from in Tak- village in Maungtaw Township Aungza outpost commander went BA94s and one BA63 together ed boat. ene town including Bangladesh for questioning, they attacked there for inspection. When they with a magazine containing 15 During the Navy patrol boat National Jamar Husaung, 27. and wrestled the police members found the five motorcyclists the rounds, and fled towards border patrolling in 15 mile north-west Under the Myanmar Immi- and got away with three guns and police took them to their outpost, milepost 43. of Mayyu island on Myanmar Sea gration Law, the eight Bengali some ammunition. and when searched police found Border police guards are in Territory, a suspected boat was were filed in lawsuit.—Myanmar Acting on information pro- beer cans, circuit chips and re- hot pursuit of the gun grabbers found. The boat drove away while New Agency vided by a villager that illegal mote controls in their possession. and the Bangladesh border guard goods were carried by five motor- While police were question- force has been informed about the cycles yesterday evening at Aung- ing the five suspects, they wres- case. — MNA .

OSWSCs to be opened in Yangon and

One Stop Women’s Support curring more and more across the tween the opening date and 10 Centres (OSWSC) have been country. Children are not safe to February, 2017. planned for the Yangon and Man- stay in their community. Current- The help line solved 40 cases dalay region, said Dr. Win Myat ly, the social welfare department of young-rape and 30 cases of do- Aye, Union Minister for Social is preparing to draw up an action mestic violence. Welfare, Relief and Resettle- plan to reduce the young rape Although the government ment. cases,” she added. is taking measures to eliminate “The Ministry of Home Af- A case is classified as young cases of violence against women, fairs and The Ministry of Health rape if the victim is under 16 there are still some weaknesses in and Sports have planned to open years of age. the system. the OSWSCs in Yangon and The action plan has two Rape cases are on the in- Eight Bengalis captured on Illegal boat on Myanmar Sea Territory are Mandalay region with an aim of parts: prevention and response. crease across the country. Police seen. Photo: MNA providing services and shelter for A help line was established in statistics show that 682 cases of the women victims who are suf- November 2016 through which rape occurred in 2015, including news fering from domestic violence,” people can inform authorities over 230 cases of young-rape, said Dr. Win Myat Aye on of rape-related crimes round the while there were 761 cases of Mini bus caught fire on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway Wednesday at the International clock by calling 067-404222/ rape from January to October A mini bus was being fired on wire erosion. The vehicle was Women’s Day event in Nay Pyi 067404999. 2016, including over 380 cases of yesterday evening at 11 pm be- completely burnt though, 23 Taw. There were 71 rape com- young-rape.—Myitmakha News tween 80/2 milepost and 80/3 passengers on board were not “Young rape cases are oc- plaints from the help line be- Agency milepost on the Yangon–Man- injured. dalay High Way, according to The driver was filed a suit the High Way Police Station. by the MyoChanung High Way A pilgrim vehicle, Hyun- Police Station under the crim- dai mini bus drives by Thiha inal law’s act 279/285 for ve- Aung Zaw from Yangon to Nay hicle (Pa) 12/17.—Than Oo New rubber factories to be built in Pyi Taw was on fire caused by (Laymyathnar) Mon State this year

WITH the aid of the Swiss ber manufacturers in Myanmar Township. Agency for Development and are rubber planters who are The vast majority of My- Corporation, new rubber facto- still facing technological and anmar’s rubber goes to China ries will be developed in Mon financial challenges to produce through cross-border trade sta- State within this year, according high-quality products to pene- tions, while other countries im- to Mon State and Producers As- trate global markets. port a different class of rubber sociation. Rubber Planters “The industry has some by sea. To produce high-quality weaknesses. Currently, local According to the Ministry rubber products, the two facto- planters continue to produce of Commerce, Japan and India ries are planned to be construct- rubber using traditional meth- have made an offer to purchase Car caught by fire is seen. Photo: HighWay Police ed in Paung and Kyaikmayaw ods,” said U Than Lwin, one Myanmar’s rubber.—Myit- townships. The Swiss agency of rubber planters in Inndagaw makha News Agency pledged to provide both techni- Heroin and Yaba seized cal and financial assistance for A combined team comprising Similarly, a combined team the project. Namhkam Myoma police seized com comprising officers and “We plan to implement the heroin and Yaba from a motorbike staff from Lashilo anti-narcotic pilot project during this year on the Shweli bridge, Namhkam police unit 24 searched a motor- and cannot tell the target end township on Friday, according to bike driven by Ma Nankham Aye date of the project,” said U Thet the Namhkam police station. with Ma Namkham Yun onboard Oo, central executive member Acting on a tip-off, the com- and seized heroin weighing 30 bined team stopped to search the grams and 2,145 Yaba tablets of the association. motorbike driven by Kyein Sone near oriental toll gate, Nawnghkio Between 3,000 and 10,000 Chi and seized heroin weighing township. A combined team com- tonnes of rubber, especially 224 grams and 9,750 Yaba tab- prising officers and staff from Pin RSS3 rubber, are set to be pro- lets. On the same day, a combined Laung unit 26 seized 1,620 Yaba duced from the two new plants, team comprising officers and staff tablets from a motorbike driven with developers planning to from Mandalay anti-narcotic po- by Maung Oo near Htee Ga Na- build similar factories in other lice unit 17 searched a house of ing Ywarthit, Naung Tayar town. townships. Nyunt Lwin between Yuzana Police have filed charg- Plans are underway to in- and Inkyin road, Thuka Mingalar es against all suspects under vite rubber planters and manu- ward 2, Patheingyi township and the Anti-Narcotic Drugs and facturers to invest in the project. found 4,400 Yaba tablets and ice Psychotropic Substances Law. Roughly 90 per cent of rub- The latex of the rubber tree is the main source of natural rubber. Photo: Reuters weighing 15 grams. —Myanmar Police Force 12 March 2017 national 3 More job seekers eye logistics and distribution sector this year MORE job hunters are eye- In February, more than ing the country’s logistics 28,000 applicants were search- and distribution sector this ing for new jobs through the year than last year, with 10.7 website. per cent of job finders express- They are trying to get new ing a desire to join this sector, employment opportunities in according to work.com.mm, a different sectors. The majority popular job website that con- of applicants wish to join the ac- nects jobseekers with employers counting and finance sector, en- online. gineering, sales and marketing, Since 2014, Euro Monitor telecommunication services and International, the world leader in import/export trading. Accord- strategy research for consumer ing to work.com.mm, Yangon, markets, predicted that the logis- Mandalay, Ngapali, Nay Pyi tics and distribution sector in Taw and Ayeyawady are the lo- Myanmar will boom in the coun- cations with the most vacancies. try as well as in the Asia-Pacific Capital Diamond Star region. Group, the Banyan Restaurant, The sector is still facing a Ooredoo Myanmar, DKSH (My- Buddhist devotes participate in Tabaung Festival at the Shwedagon in Yangon yesterday, donating shortage of skilled workers, al- anmar) Ltd and Max Myanmar provisions to 177 Buddhist monks and 27 Buddhist nuns. The festival will end today at the pagoda, with a though those types of workers Holding Co Ltd are the top com- ceremony to share merits gained. Photo: Ko Chit are in high demand in the labour panies offering the most jobs.— market, an export said. Khine Khant A meeting for UPDJC secretary’s group held Curfew imposed in A meeting of UPDJC’s joint Khin Zaw Oo, Dr Hlyan Hmon Myint Soe were present at the committee secretary group to Sar khaung, Sai Kyaw Nyunt, meeting. make a future plan and to analyze U Zaw Htay, U Sai La, U Na- During the meeting, the Laukkai and Kongyan the negotiation results of Union ing Ngan Lin, U Hla Maung members discussed about the The Curfew order cover- The responsible persons were Peace dialogue Joint Commit- Shwe, Daw Saw Mra Yarzar meetings of working committee, ing from 9 pm to 6 am is im- making announcement in tee (UPDJC) was held yesterday Lin, Min Kyaw Zayar Oo, Ma- preparation for Union Peace Con- posed in Laukkai and Kong- loudspeaker in the townships. at National Reconciliation and jor General Soe Naing, U Myo ference, office tasks of UPDJC yan starting on March 10. —Myanmar News Agency Peace Center in Nay Pyi Taw. Win, U Tar Hla Pe, U Aung and general issues.—Thurazaw, Member of secretary U Soe, U Khun Myint Htun and U Phyothant(MNA) Vehicles inspected in Haka for safe travel A combined team from the de- commander and the police ma- partments concerned checked jor from traffic police checked the passenger vehicles at al whether the vehicle drivers are private bus line gate near holding the licenses or not, the Wamathumaung sports ground drivers, conductors are con- and state governments office on suming the alcohol or not and 10 March with an aim to ensure the buses are strong enough to safe to travel, it is learnt. run. A combined team compris- The combined team has ing the heads of the state Road also conducted awareness train- Transport Administration De- ing courses for the drivers and partment, business license and bus conductors including trav- UPDJC secretary’s group hold its meeting at National Reconciliation and Peace Center in Nay Pyi Taw. transport supervisory depart- elers to wear the seat belts. Photo: MNA ment, Haka township police —Haka district IPRD Bago river water deemed unsafe Bago river water is not safe to Transport and Communications. er flows into the Yangon River. use because of human waste that Bago river water was determined In the river valley region, there is being dumped, according to to be of the worst quality because are three colours rating water re- the Norwegian Institute for Wa- of waste disposal into the river. sources: green for the best con- ter Research (NIVA), said the “NIVA group has conducted dition, yellow for slightly serious Ministry of Natural Resources tests in the last week of Febru- condition and red for the worst and Environmental Conservation ary. Bago river water resources condition. under the Bago region govern- are becoming dingy because the “Bago River falls into the ment. local people are building toilets red category, according to NIVA. NIVA conducted water beside the river and disposing the We have planned to clean the riv- quality research and water re- waste into the river. er to make it green with the par- sources maintenance in the last But authorities will imple- ticipation of the local people,” week of February in the Bago ment cleaning tasks in March,” said U Kyaw Min Zan. River jointly with the Ministry of said U Kyaw Min Zan, Bago Also, the regional minister Natural Resources and Environ- Regional Minister for Resources has already demanded a budget mental Conservation, the Min- and Environmental Conserva- allocation to build a retaining istry of Agriculture, Livestock tion. wall for the river.—Myitmakha Members of combined team check the passenger vehicle in Haka. and Irrigation and the Ministry of The 264-km-long Bago Riv- News Agency Photo: Haka district IPRD 4 world 12 March 2017 Sessions asks 46 Obama-era South Korea election to be free, fair, US attorneys to resign held by 9 May at latest — commission SEOUL — A South Korean presidential election to choose a suc- WASHINGTON — US Attorney cessor to ousted leader Park Geun-hye will be free and fair and held General Jeff Sessions abruptly by 9 May at the latest, the election commission chairman said on asked the remaining 46 chief fed- Saturday. eral prosecutors left over from the Obama administration to resign The Constitutional Court dismissed Park Geun-hye on Friday on Friday, including Manhattan over a graft scandal involving the country’s conglomerates. Under US Attorney Preet Bharara, who the constitution, an election must be held within 60 days. had been asked to stay on in No- The chairman of the National Election Commission, Kim vember by then President-elect Yong-deok, said in a televised address he was concerned political Donald Trump. differences could lead to an “overheated” atmosphere in the run-up Although US attorneys are to the vote and he called on the public to overcome “conflict” and political appointees, and the re- take part. —Reuters quest from Trump’s Justice De- partment is part of a routine pro- cess, the move came as a surprise. Not every new administration Most of dead in Damascus bombings replaces all US attorneys at once. A Justice Department spokes- were Iraqi—al-Manar woman confirmed the resignation BEIRUT — Iraqis formed the majority of the people killed in a requests included Bharara, whose double bomb attack targeting buses of pilgrims in Damascus on office handles some of the most Saturday, the correspondent in the city for Hezbollah’s al-Manar critical business and criminal cas- TV said. es passing through the federal ju- US Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Washington, US on 6 March, Al-Manar said at least 40 people were killed in the double su- dicial system. 2017. Photo: Reuters icide attack near the Bab al-Saghir cemetery, not far from the Old Bharara met with Trump in City of Damascus.—Reuters Trump Tower on 30 November. also has been overseeing a federal for example, Bharara’s office After, Bharara told reporters the probe into New York City Mayor joined a lawsuit that led to a set- two had a “good meeting” and he Bill de Blasio’s fundraising. tlement in 2015 aimed at reducing had agreed to stay on. In November, he announced violence in New York City’s Rik- Dutch bar plane carrying Turkish On Friday, Bharara was un- charges against two defendants in ers Island jail complex. foreign minister from landing sure where he stood because he connection with what he called US Senator Chuck Schumer, did not know if the person who a multimillion-dollar fraud and a Democrat, said in a statement Amsterdam — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Saturday contacted him about resigning kickback scheme at Valeant that he was “troubled” to learn barred a plane carrying Turkey’s foreign minister from landing, was aware that Trump had asked Pharmaceuticals International Inc of the requests for resignations, saying his visit would be a threat to public order. him to remain in office, accord- . He has also brought dozens of “particularly that of Preet Bhara- The move comes after Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Ca- successful cases against insider ra.” ing to a source familiar with the vusoglu said he would travel to Rotterdam, despite a ban on him traders, including a $1.8 billion As Schumer’s chief counsel, matter. addressing a rally there. It was not immediately clear settlement and plea deal in 2013 Bharara helped lead the investiga- The Dutch are due to vote in a national election on Wednes- if all resignations would ultimate- with hedge fund SAC Capital Ad- tion of the dismissals of US attor- day, in which anti-immigration sentiment has played a prominent ly be accepted. visors LP. neys in 2006 during the George A Justice Department His office has secured settle- W. Bush administration. role. spokesman said on Friday Trump ments with companies including Robert Capers, US Attorney Rutte said in a statement published on his official Facebook had called Dana Boente, acting General Motors Co and JPMor- in Brooklyn, issued a statement page that Turkey had upset discussions under which Cavusoglu US deputy attorney general, to gan Chase & Co ; won sever- saying he had been asked to re- would have been allowed to enter the country, by calling for a mas- decline his resignation. al convictions and guilty pleas sign. He said Bridget Rohde, the sive public rally. Trump also called Maryland of former employees of Ponzi chief assistant US attorney in that A Turkish threat of sanctions if Cavusoglu were denied entry US Attorney Rod Rosenstein, his scheme operator Bernard Mad- office, would take over his role in “made a reasonable solution impossible”, Rutte said.—Reuters pick to take over as deputy attor- off; and prosecuted Suleiman an acting capacity. ney general, to keep him in his Abu Ghaith, a son-in-law of the The Justice Department said post, the spokesman said. late al Qaeda leader Osama bin on Friday: “Until the new US at- Bharara, appointed by Laden. Bharara’s priorities have torneys are confirmed, the dedi- Turkish president Erdogan calls Democratic President Barack often matched those set by Oba- cated career prosecutors in our US Netherlands “Nazi remnants, fascists” Obama in 2009, has pursued an ma’s Justice Department, which attorney’s offices will continue aggressive push against corrup- potentially puts him at odds with the great work of the department Istanbul — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan branded the Neth- tion in state and city politics and the Trump administration. in investigating, prosecuting, and erlands “Nazi remnants, fascists” on Saturday after the Dutch gov- Amid an increase in civil deterring the most violent offend- is known for his prosecution of ernment withdrew permission for his Foreign Minister to land there. rights investigations nationally, ers.”—Reuters white-collar criminal cases. He Rotterdam city authorities had on Friday withdrawn permission for him to attend a meeting to rally support for President Tayyip Er- dogan’s plans for extended powers, to be put to a referendum next Assad says yet to see real steps on Islamic month. Several other Euroepan cities have banned such meetings to State by Trump, US forces “invaders” be attended by Turkish officials.—Reuters BEIRUT — Syrian President feat of Islamic State had been “a are invaders.” Russia, UK prepare ground for Bashar al-Assad said he had yet promising approach” but added: “We don’t think this is go- to see “anything concrete” from “We haven’t seen anything con- ing to help”. British foreign minister’s visit US President Donald Trump crete yet regarding this rhetoric.” The US-led coalition has over his vow to defeat Islamic Assad dismissed the US- been attacking Islamic State in MOSCOW — Russia and Britain discussed relations between the State and called US forces in backed military campaign Syria for more than two years. two countries and preparations for a visit by British Foreign Sec- Syria “invaders” because they against Islamic State in Syria as It is currently backing a cam- retary Boris Johnson to Moscow, Russia’s foreign ministry said were there without government “only a few raids” he said had paign by Syrian militia allies to on Saturday. permission. been conducted locally. “We encircle and ultimately capture Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov met Assad, in an interview have hopes that this adminis- Raqqa, Islamic State’s base of Britain’s Minister for Europe and the Americas Alan Duncan on with Chinese TV station Phoe- tration ... is going to implement operations in Syria. Friday to discuss bilateral relations which had “significantly dete- nix, said “in theory” he still what we have heard,” he added. Assad noted that the Rus- riorated in recent years”, the ministry said in a statement. saw scope for cooperation with Asked about a deployment sian-backed Syrian army was Trump though practically noth- of US forces near the north- now “very close” to Raqqa city The two had talked about the situation in Ukraine, Syria, ing had happened in this regard. ern city of Manbij, Assad said: after advancing to the western fighting international terrorism and other issues, it added. Assad said Trump’s cam- “Any foreign troops coming to banks of the Euphrates River. The Russian foreign ministry statement did not say when paign pledge to prioritise the de- Syria without our invitation ... —Reuters Johnson would visit Moscow.—Reuters 12 March 2017 5

Pyithu Hluttaw endeavours to serve national interest and eternal peace

Myo Myint (MNA) If someone passes through the Development Committee, Ed- Grand Military Review and ucation Promotion Committee, the Presidential Palace along Health and Sports Development Yazahtarni Road, the widest Committee, Natural Resources road in Nay Pyi Taw, the next and Environmental Conserva- view he will come across is the tion Committee, Transportation, Photo taken on 1 February 2016 shows Pyithu Hluttaw session in Nay Pyi Taw. Photo: MNA Hluttaw buildings which reflect Communications and Construc- the voice of the people. tion Committee, Electric Power During the first year term, Grandeur and Energy Development Com- the Second Pyithu Hluttaw The grandeur of the build- mittee, Investment and Indus- amended nine laws, enacted ings is not only the indication trial Development Committee, two new laws — State Councel- of their glories. These facilities Economic and Financial Devel- lor Law and Older Person Law are places where echo of peo- opment Committee, Public Af- — and revoked six laws, enacted ple’s voices made by the repre- fairs Management Committee, two new laws after repealing two sentatives on their behalf can be Citizen’s Fundamental Rights existing laws - Peaceful Assem- heard. Now, one year has passed Committee, Judicial and Legal bly and Peaceful Procession Law with the motto “People’s voice, Affairs Committee were formed and Myanmar Investment Law Hluttaw voice”. to be able to conduct Hluttaw’s — and approved one planning, In retrospect, the Second Py- functions effectively. budget and tax law totaling 20. ithu Hluttaw can be seen forming The ongoing sessions of with 323 representatives from Hluttaw debate eight laws 11 political parties plus 110 Tat- It can be said that introduced by the Pyithu Hlut- madaw representatives totaling Pyithu Hluttaw is taw, nine laws by Amyotha 433. On 1 February 2016, Pyithu Hluttaw and three laws that are Hluttaw elected Daw Khin Htay a watchdog in the to be discussed in Pyidaungsu Kywe of Chaungzon Constituen- Hluttaw. cy as chairperson, representative country practicing Urgent proposals U Win Myint of Tamwe Constit- check and balances Twelve urgent proposals Photo shows Pyithu Hluttaw representatives attending uency as Speaker and Represent- such as the one presented by Hluttaw session. Photo: MNA ative U T Khun Myat of Kutkai system. Its committees Daw Khin San Hlaing of the Constituency, Deputy Speaker. Pale constituency calling for According to the President through coordination closer supervision of the swift and Vice President Election with Union level undertaking of the handover Law, meeting of elected Pyithu of state-owned enterprises and Hluttaw representatives was held organizations also properties during the transition- and U Htin Kyaw (now the pres- al period were approved by the ident) was elected as vice-presi- attend to the needs Pyithu Hluttaw. She presented dent on 11 March 2016. her proposal that the central gov- In accord with Section 115, of people who make ernment should supervise what Paragraph (a) of the 2008 Con- complaints or submit she called post-election devel- stitution, Bill Committee, Public opments prior to the transfer of Accounts Committee, Hluttaw reports. state responsibility. Rights Committee, Govern- The pressing proposal ment’s Guarantees, Pledges and pointed out the prompt leasing, Undertaking Vetting Commit- According to the consti- handover and privatisation of tee were formed with 15 Pyithu tution that states “The three state-owned land, factories and Hluttaw representatives in each branches of the sovereign pow- enterprises; aggressive removal committee on 5 and 8 February er namely legislative power, of squats and the hasty manage- 2016. executive power and judicial ment of the country’s natural re- Committees power are separated, to the ex- sources without supervision and Similarly, in accord with tent possible and exert recipro- transparency. Section 115, Paragraph (c) of the cal control, check and balance She suggested placing them 2008 Constitution, International among them.”, it can be said that under the close supervision of Relations Committee, Farmer Pyithu Hluttaw is a watchdog in the union government in the in- and Worker Affairs Commit- the country practicing check and terest of the people and the coun- tee, National Races Affairs and balances system. Its committees try as a whole. Though other 21 Peace Making Committee, Banks through coordination with Union proposals were not approved and Monetary Affairs Develop- level organizations also attend to they were discussed in the inter- ment Committee, Agriculture, the needs of people who make ests of the people. Pyithu Hluttaw representatives sign attandance books before Hluttaw Livestock Breeding and Rural complaints or submit reports. See page 6 >> session. Photo: MNA 6 12 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

lease without transparency Cooperation with interna- Pyithu Hluttaw serves interests for construction of private tional communities hospital at the corner of Bo- Q: What have been done so of nation and people gyoke Road and Pyay Road far for democracy transition- >> from page 5 Voice, Hluttaw’s Voice, in Lanmadaw Township in al process through interna- Of the questions re- People’s Will, Hluttaw’s Yangon Region which does tional cooperation? lating to executive affairs Will, People’s Expectation, not benefit people; a request A: The Speaker and respon- responsible to the Union Hluttaw’s Implementation.” to the Union Government sible persons met leaders and parliament speakers Government or public af- is turned into reality. We to stop construction works of foreign countries and fairs which are carried out firmly believe that people’s which sought approval exchanged views on dem- by the Union Government, representatives will be able from MIC on 20 acres of ocratic transitions, human 467 verbal answers and 95 to take shape the eternal land owned by Myanma Port Authority between Bo- rights, peace and stability, written answers were replied peace in the country while friendship and cooperation, to questions marked with as- discharging their duties. tataung Pagoda Road and terisk, and thus altogether May all the represent- 1759 questions can be raised atives serve the interests of Of the questions relating to executive affairs responsible to including 1197 questions the people with steadfast- the Union Government or public affairs which are carried without asterisk in Pyithu ness in the years to come. Hluttaw. Pyithu Hluttaw Speak- out by the Union Government, 467 verbal answers and With the aim of revi- er U Win Myint gave inter- 95 written answers were replied to questions marked talizing the Hluttaws, the views on performances of with asterisk, and thus altogether 1759 questions can Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives in one-year be raised including 1197 questions without asterisk in visited the Republic of Ko- period. Pyithu Hluttaw. rea and Britain. During the Question: Please let me Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint. Photo: MNA visits, he discussed matters know what kinds of law on friendship and cooper- were discussed during the ation, inter-parliamentary one-year period of the Sec- cooperation and legislative ond Pyithu Hluttaw. affairs. Answer: State Councellor Workshops Law that will ensure building Nineteen Hluttaw com- firmly the genuine democra- mittees could also organize cy federal state desired by all workshops and seminars for people; Protecting Citizens’ 242 times within Hluttaw Personal Freedoms and Se- and meetings outside Hlut- curity Law to protect priva- taw for 420 times including cy and ensure security of all 59 overseas tours. citizens; Peaceful Assembly Myanmar hosted 37th and Peaceful Procession ASEAN Inter-Parliamenta- Law to be able to enjoy the MPs of Pyithu Hluttaw participate in debates at the parliament. Photo: MNA ry Assembly– AIPA from fundamental rights of people peaceful coexistence and fiscal year focuses on min- Q: What kind of proposal Bo Aung Kyaw wharf; a 29 September to 2 Octo- enshrined in the constitu- humanitarian affairs in frank imizing loss and wastage, were approved during the request which urged the Un- ber 2016. At the assembly, tion; Older Person Law for manners. ensuring firm and strong one-year period of Hluttaw? ion Government to revoke meetings of the General As- the sake of the aged enabling Q: Mr Speaker, let me take investment and serving the A: Urgent proposal calling private rights for system- sembly, Political Commit- them to enjoy health and so- this opportunity to request state and the people. for closer supervision of atic conservation of Bago tee, Economic Committee, cial services and to be able you to express your opinion. Q: How does Hluttaw en- the swift undertaking of the Kandawgyi watershed area Social Committee, Wom- to live in a safe community; A: As the main duty of the gage in internal peace pro- handover of state-owned en- and designate it as restrict- en Parliamentarians of the and Myanmar Investment Hluttaw is to make legis- cess? terprises and properties that ed forest area; an urgent ASEAN Inter-Parliamenta- Law that will attract invest- lation, Hluttaw is engaged A: As regards national is the prompt leasing, hand- proposal calling for tak- ry Assembly and Coopera- ments in the country in order in making legislation that reconciliation and inter- over and privatisation of ing punitive action against tion Committee of ASEAN to promote socio-economic will be beneficial to people nal peace process, Hluttaw state-owned land, factories some members of Myanmar Parliamentary Assembly life of people, to create job and the state; and amending representatives are actively and enterprises during the Human Rights Commission were held successfully. opportunities, and to apply and repealing laws which participating in Union Peace transitional period which who cannot curb the human Capacity Development advanced technologies were are not in conformity with Conference, the 21st Cen- the union government rights abuse; and a proposal To promote capacity of approved. the current age and which tury Panglong, Joint Com- should supervise post-elec- urging the Supreme Court Hluttaw representatives and Moreover, Emergen- are not up to the mark of mittee of Union Peace Con- tion developments prior to of the Union to revamp the staff of Hluttaw Office, they cy Provision Act of 1950 democratic norms. Hlttaw ference and national level the transfer of state respon- corrupted judiciary system are sent abroad to attend which oppressed people for is also supporting national political dialogues. sibility; an urgent propos- were approved in the inter- reconciliation and internal training courses and work- long and is no longer in line Approved proposals al calling for ceasing the ests of the people. peace. shops and to make study with the eternal principles tour in foreign countries. and The Law Safeguarding In practicing legislative the State from the Danger of power which is the main Subversive Elements which task of Hluttaw, Pyithu does not meet the democrat- Hluttaw is approving laws ic standard and norms of hu- beneficial to the people and man rights were repealed. amending, revoking and re- Budget allotment pealing some laws. Q: Concerning budget allot- Parliaments are es- ment, please express which sential in countries where sectors were allowed to use democracy is practiced. more budget and what were Hluttaw is formed with rep- scrutinized. resentatives elected by the A: Health budget was in- people by holding free and creased to reduce the burden fair elections. After that the of cost suffered by people Union Government and the and to be able to provide respective Union level bod- them with effective health ies are formed including care services. Similarly, to election of the president and uplift the education standard the vice-presidents. and not to cause burden on Steadfastness parents education budget Only when people’s was also increased. Re- voice can be heard unin- garding scrutinizing, work terruptedly will democracy projects are scrutinized thor- flourish. With this end in oughly with the National Pyithu Hluttaw representatives vote down secret ballot to elect Vice President during a parliament session in Nay Pyi Taw. view, the motto “People’s Planning Bill for 2017-2018 Photo: MNA 12 March 2017 regional 7 Modi wins landslide election victory in India’s biggest state

NEW DELHI — Prime Minis- apparent to the party leadership, ter Narendra Modi’s party won a failed again to make an impact. In landslide victory in India’s most Uttar Pradesh, a largely poor and important battleground state on agricultural state of 220 million Saturday, in a personal triumph people, Modi pitched himself as that will strengthen his claim to a man on the side of the poor pre- a second term as national leader. pared to hit the corrupt rich hard Wresting control of Uttar with his demonetisation drive. Pradesh is a ringing endorsement The scale of the victory sug- of Modi’s stewardship of Asia’s gests Modi’s appeal cut across third-largest economy after his caste and community in a state high-risk decision last November where most people traditionally to scrap high-value banknotes vote along religious and social worth 86 per cent of the cash in lines. circulation. Critics accuse his party of The Election Commission of stirring communal tensions to India said Modi’s Bharatiya Ja- shore up votes among its core nata Party (BJP) had won a clear Hindu base, particularly after its majority, according to partial re- campaign got off to a slow start. sults. The BJP was on course to None of the BJP’s oppo- win 309 of 403 seats in the state nents, including the ruling Sa- assembly, the biggest majority majwadi Party, managed a vote for any party in the state since share above 23 per cent, official 1980. returns showed. Almost four in ten voters “The Samajwadi Par- backed Modi’s party, the elec- ty wholeheartedly accepts the tion commission said as it tallied verdict of the people of Uttar Supporters of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate after learning of the initial poll results outside the the last votes, close to the party’s Pradesh,” spokesman Ghanshy- party headquarters in New Delhi, India, on 11 March, 2017. Photo: Reuters vote share in Uttar Pradesh in the am Tiwari said, conceding de- 2014 national election when it “The outcome of this elec- his personal popularity and his The BJP will discuss who feat. Chief Minister Akhilesh Ya- won the biggest national majority tion will enable Modi to sharpen radical move to abolish big bank- will become the next chief min- dav was expected to resign later in three decades. his winning anti-corruption and notes to rein in corruption. ister of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday on Saturday. “I give my heartfelt thanks to improved governance policies as Celebrations erupted out- evening, Shah told reporters. The election decimates the the people of Uttar Pradesh. This he begins to position himself for side BJP offices in state capital Results for four other state field of credible opponents who is a historic victory for the BJP; the 2019 general election,” wrote Lucknow and Delhi, with party elections put the BJP ahead in the could halt Modi’s march to a a victory for development and analysts Shailesh Kumar and Sa- workers dancing and splashing Himalayan state of Uttarakhand second term at the 2019 general good governance,” Modi told his sha Riser-Kositsky of macro ad- each other with paint in keeping but losing control of the coastal election. 28 million followers on Twitter. visory firm Eurasia Group. with the Holi festival of colours state of Goa. In the northeastern Victory in Uttar Pradesh will Investors hope victory will Modi threw himself into the that Hindus are celebrating this state of Manipur, the BJP trailed also make it easier to overcome embolden Modi to embark on Uttar Pradesh campaign after weekend. Modi’s campaign man- the Congress party. resistance to the BJP’s legislative more reforms, including the his party got off to a slow start, ager, Amit Shah, credited the Congress won in Punjab agenda in the upper house of par- launch of a national sales tax, to addressing dozens of rallies and BJP victory to a corruption free state, offering at least some con- liament, where the ruling party is boost economic growth. turning the contest into a test of and pro-poor administration. solation after Rahul Gandhi, heir in the minority.—Reuters China-US trade war brings nothing but Indonesia arrests nine harm: commerce minister suspected BEIJING — A trade war be- tween China and the United States is not in line with the in- militants terests of the two countries and JAKARTA — Indonesian police will bring nothing but harm, arrested nine suspected militants China’s Commerce Minister on the island of Sulawesi, a police Zhong Shan said on Saturday. spokesman said on Saturday, in an Cooperation is the “only operation that media reported had right choice,” and the two coun- targeted a group with affiliations to tries should work to enhance Islamic State. cooperation and manage dif- With investigations continu- ferences, Zhong said, stressing ing, police spokesman Martinus the role of economic and trade Sitompul declined to give further cooperation as a “ballast” and details, but media reported police “propeller” in bilateral rela- had also seized bomb-making ma- tions. terials meant for use in attacks on Speaking at a press con- police and official buildings. ference on the sidelines of the The suspects were all mem- annual parliamentary session, bers of Mujahidin Indonesia Zhong said the two countries, Timur, a group that had been con- whose interests are closely in- trolled until last year by one of the terwoven, have seen their eco- first Indonesian militants to pledge nomic and trade relations on the loyalty to Islamic State. right path since they forged dip- Santoso had been the coun- lomatic ties. try’s most-wanted men before he “Any form of protection- Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan answers questions at a press conference on structural ad- was killed in a gunbattle with po- ism is not in line with the in- justments and innovation for the fifth session of the 12th National People’s Congress in Beijing, capital of lice and military forces last July, terests of the two countries,” he China, on 11 March, 2017. Photo: Xinhua and security officials have been said. expecting reprisal attacks. Zhong said he looks for- under the US new administra- and governments will make trade ties in the right direction. Some members of his group ward to meeting his US coun- tion late last month. the right judgment on bilateral Zhong was appointed com- were believed to be still hid- terpart Wilbur Ross, who be- He expressed the belief trade ties, pledging efforts to merce minister to replace Gao ing in Sulawesi’s dense jungles. came secretary of commerce that the two countries’ leaders guide China-US economic and Hucheng last month.—Xinhua —Reuters 8 ANALYSIS & National 12 March 2017 9 Sand of the Month Tabaung

he made with three thousand small ritual to share out the with all Write for us Maha Saddhamma Jotika dhaja Sithu, bells and worshipped it day and sentient beings. We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email ce@ night. Sand last till next globalnewlightofmyanmar.com with your name and title. In the month of Tabaung, water monsoon when they are washed he 12th month of Myanmar sing to herald summer, doves coo Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to the in all aquatic bodies ebbs and sand away. But some are encased by Luner Calendar Tabaung continuously to prepare for their Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer banks appear in them, on these and brick and cement to last long as than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. corresponds to March. It is mating game. Sparrows repair and T banks, seasonal crops-maize, corn, oJykHapwD. Nowadays Sand Pagoda the last month of Myanmar year, renovate their nests in anticipation ground nuts, peas, sweet potatoes, festivals are held at remote rural are- and it is a transition month be- of upcoming monsoon. Swarms of tomatos and vegetables and fruits as with water fronts. In its place tween winter and summer, still wasps and bees buzz around honey are cultivated by Myanmar peas- Tabaung Festival of Shwedagon Pa- Best wishes to all covering winter for its first half- juicy wild flowers while butterflies ants. After their products are sold goda, Yangon comes in. from the 1st to the 15th and enter- flutter away with the nectar they out they have enough cush and long It was on the full moon day of ing into summer in its second half- have gathered early. As the Sun de- matriculation students rest which they use in religion and Tabaung in the Maha Sakart year of 16th to the 30th. Days are getting clines in the west, blue mountains socio-cultural activities. 103 that Shwedagon Pagoda was warm while nights still remain appear behind the veil of haze. The Dr. Nu Nu Win Myanmar kings made Sand Pa- built. To commemorate the found- cold. There is a Myanmar old say- smell of farm fire burning some- goda festival the seasonal festival of ing date of the Pagoda, Tabaung ing about Tabaung. “ where is being wafted by the breeze. he Matriculation Examinations are being held during ae hylvkd h? ncsrf;? Tabaung. It was held at the palace as Festival is held every year. ‘’. ‘’Days are At dusk a gentle breeze brings in these days and up to this day, things have been going waygif;v? vo&rf; well as every river side or water In the days of Myanmar monar- warm and nights are chilly, sweet fragrance of wild flowers. The smoothly except for the news that there were some mis- front town and village. Their Majes- chy, the Governor of Hanthawaddy, T Tabaung is the month so unruly’’. nocturnal life of nature begins as the takes in the Mathematics Paper. Although such a mistake should ties and the whole court came out to on behalf of the King paid a ceremo- Tabaung’s astrological name waxing Tabaung moon gradually not have happened, it is quite easy to solve this. The solution is to worship Sand Pagoda on the sand nial visit to Shwedagon Pagoda on is Mina (Pices) and its zodiacal climbs above the tree tops. Cacoph- give full marks to all those who answered these questions. A simi- bank ceremonially, followed by the full moon day of Tabaung. He sign two fishes. Outara phala guni ony of cicada insects create an ceric lar incident happed when we were Senior Assistant Teachers who public entertainments. worshipped it and donated many of- ( ) an asterism of two stars atmosphere while glow warms twin- were participating in the evaluation of Matriculation Examina- Owå&zv*leD Sandgrains are countless. So fertories. Theatrical performances in Leo, resembling the rear leg of a kles make the surroundings fantas- tion papers. Although it should not happen again in the future, also are the Buddhas already re- were held for public entertainment. couch is the star of Tabaung. Be- tic. It is as though the incessant this kind of problem can be solved with tact and discretion. vealed and the future Buddhas to be The following is an excerpt ing the beginning of Spring time, sounds of cicada insects accompany For students who are sitting for this Examination, it is an im- revealed. So sand pagoda represent from the book The Burma, His Life all trees, plants and creepers bloom the dainty movements of the ripples portant milestone as the marks they obtain are very important for them. and Notions by J.G. Scott who used in Tabaung. But Tharaphi (Or- in the lakes. The entire nocturnal entry into different Universities. So, from the side of teachers, stu- Structures of a Sand Pagoda are a pen name Shwe Yoe. It is his re- chrocapus Siamensis) and Pon scene is caressed by the silvery dents and parents, it is still very important for a student do to well simple. They are of five graduated mark on Tabaung Festival he saw in Nyet (callophyllum Inophyllum) moonbeams. That is poetic Tabaung. in these examinations. As these marks will determine which uni- tiers tapering to the top. Each tier of 1882. are traditionally designated flow- It is about poetic Tabaung that versity or college a student will be admitted to attend, it is natural white sand flanked by bamboo mat- “The greatest of all pagoda ers of Tabaung. Ashin Kaludayi composed 60 stan- ting and posts. The five tiers repre- feasts is, of course that of the Shwe that all parents and students want to get the best results. So in According to Wawhaya Lina- zas of Pali poem to request Lord Photo: Phoe Khwa sent five layers of Mt. Meru, the leg- Dagon in Yangon with its pilgrims, some cases, parents would even resort to unethical methods. This tha Dipani (Treatise on Vocabular- Gotama Buddha to take a pleasant sort of behavior is of course contrary to the Goals and Values of vrif;aomfwmESifhwlruGm xdef0gvJh? xGef;w- celebrated gion dating for back to aeons of ther explained the peculiar marks, endary mountain in Buddhist not only from the furthest parts of an Education System. Jhcgukd? The festival of Sand Pagoda. time. History of the first building of extraordinary traits, glories, infinite Cosmology. After all five tiers are Myanmar and far-away Shan hills, For the time being, under this current system, we all need to In Myanmar literature Tabaung is described as aomifoJi,fzkd h? a&ndKu&pfrkd h? From the above poem we may Sand Pagoda was mentioned in qualities, moral character and sila of filled with pure white sand paper but also from over the seas, from get the best results possible. the queen of all months because it is in Tabaung avnSif;i,fvm? safely assume that in Tabaung, the Apadan Pali Palinupadaka Maha Lord Buddha. On hearing the her- flags, streamers, festoons and flow- Siam, and Cambodia, and Korea. So, for all these students, the most important thing for these pkHa[rmNrdKifxJu 0rf;bJ? a&Tpifa&mfwkd h? Sand Pagoda Festival was yearly thera Apadan (ty'gef ygXdawmf ykvdEkyÜg'u mit’s explanation, the pupils and ers are artistically arranged on them But the vastness of the gathering and days is your Health. Your health should be in peak condition. You that natural landscape bursts forth all its beau- az:ac:oH armifr,fusL;w,f? celebrated in Inwa Period. As all pa- r[max&f ty'ge). It is as follows:- disciples became inspired to pay and offertories are placed there. the proximity of the great town spoil should take care of your sleeping hours and eating styles. ties and splendors. Sky and cldous change their NrL;aysmfMuvkd ”h goda festivals are associated with “In the time of hundred thou- homage to Lord Buddha. So they Public procession of village folks in the national character of the festival, A person should have at least five hours of sleep (if possible 8 “This is the time when climbing Buddhism and since Buddhism was sand kabas (cosmic Aeon) ago there also built Sand Pagodas to worship. their finery coming out with per- and introduce too many elements of hours of sleep) every night. If you don’t have enough sleep, you colours and designs. Woodlands put on all hues, high, well established in Myanmar long lived a hermit named Devala in a In the hagiography of Pulinahtu forming artists behind make three or nineteenth century civilization in the will not be able to recall all the things you have studied last night foliage bears a variety of green, brooks carry Orion glitters in the sky, before Inwa Period, it is possible hermitage at the Himalayas. The piya Maha thera it was mentioned seven rounds of the Sand Pagoda. shape of merry-go-rounds and hack or early in the morning. It will all be jumbled up in your memory away fallen leaves of copper and gold colours. And shining with the moon at night that Sand Pagoda festival originated hermitage was created by the devas. that Hermit Narda who was Pulinah- The monks after consecrating the carriages. A ‘’Jungle’’ feast is not and it will be difficult for you to recall what you want from your Mingles with her’s his yellow light in the time much earlier than Inwa He had many pupils and disciples. tupiya Mahathera built a sand pago- Sand Pagoda ministered five moral only characteristic but more appre- memory bank. So, please try to get sound sleep, at least five hours Lakes turn emerald green or sapphire blue, The sweet scent of the Tharaphee Period. One evidence to the exist- One day he came out from the her- da to worship all previously extinct precepts to the gathering, speak reli- ciated in its way by both town and each night. cuckoos sing to herald summer, doves coo con- And faint smell of Padauk Tree Buddha who had entered Parinivir- gious meaning of the Sand Pagoda country folk”. na. He decorated the Sand Pagoda Festival and performed libation Now, let’s discuss about your eating style. Regarding your tinuously to prepare for their mating game. Is wafted from the misty trees. Myanmar nature writers take Tabaung as their ************** eating style and life style, remember that the weather is very hot Upon a gentle soughing breeze during this month of March. It is very hot in most parts of our About the sandbanks of the stream favourite theme. They are never tired of ies) Tabaung has two meanings. land journey through the glades to country, so we should choose carefully what we eat during the The white arms of a river gleam Firstly Tabaung means Ta and Kapilavatthu which was his royal praising the beauties of Tabaung “Tawla’’ summer months. And also, do not go out in the sun without a hat I hear the clamorous return paung meaning all yearnings or father’s kingdom which he left 6 (Journey through the glades in Tabaung) an or an umbrella. Getting a heat stroke can be quite dangerous. So Of wild duck and of silver Tern’’. longings or reminiscences. Be- years ago when he renounced his please do not go out in the scorching sun and also do not drink Sand Pagoda festival is tradi- epic poem of travelogue by a monk poet of Inwa cause the month is so pleasant, so mundane life to become a forest re- ice-water as soon as you come back into the house from the scorch- tionally held in the month of beautiful and so senic that you cluse. The Buddha did take that Period named Shin Uttama Kyaw is an ing sun. And also try to eat only simple foods which will not hurt Tabaung. The earliest historical evi- cannot help but recalling your journey to return to his father. dence is traced in the literature of unsurpassing literary piece that described your health. sweet memories or longing or Myanmar nature writers take To get the best out of your study hours, choose a nice quiet Inwa Period. Shin Maha Thilawun- nature in Tabaung. yearning for your loved ones. Sec- Tabaung as their favourite theme. tha one of four noted monk poets of place where there are no disturbances. Do not study near the win- ondly it is the month of Htan- They are never tired of praising the that time composed many Pyos dows as there can be many distractions. This way you will be able paung-boiling down toddy juice to beauties of Tabaung “Tawla’’ (Jour- (Pyos are poems of epic propor- ence of a Sand Pagoda in early Ba- mitage and built a sand pagoda to focus well on your lessons. After studying about an hour or so, get htan nyet (Jaggery) or palm ney through the glades in Tabaung) tions) one of them named "Buddha gan is the well-known Shwezigon which he decorated with flowers and take a rest to refresh, but it should not be more than 10 minutes. sugar. an epic poem of travelogue by a Pati Pyo’’ has the description of Pagoda of Bagan. It was King reverently worshipped it as rep- If you get sleepy, divert your attention and watch one or two car- In Myanmar literature monk poet of Inwa Period named Tabaung and the Sand Pagoda festi- Anawrahta (1044-1077), who built resentation of Lord Buddha. He re- toon segments if possible. This should not be for more than five Tabaung is described as the queen Shin Uttama Kyaw is an unsurpass- val as follows. that Pagoda on the Sand bank of the ceived peace of mind and spiritual minutes. of all months because it is in ing literary piece that described na- “Catfish, carps and all their Ayeyarwady River. Originally it bliss. His pupils and disciples asked You should study all the important lessons before you go to Tabaung that natural landscape ture in Tabaung. In 12 season poems members was known as “a&ToJckHapwDawmf” Shwe him why he built and worshipped the examination hall, and do not try to study just five or ten min- bursts forth all its beauties and that flowed out from the prolific pen Frolic in the river, The Khon meaning Pagoda on the the Sand Pagoda. The hermit replied utes before you go in. The last things you studied are usually the splendors. Sky and clouds change of Pho Thudaw U Min of late Kon- Seagull and Sheldrake make lovely sand bank. that ancient literature of Vedas say first things you forget. their colours and designs. Wood- baung Period the stanza on Tabaung call Buddhist literature gives us the that the Lord Buddha was attended Remember well the important words of advice given here. lands put on all hues, foliage bears runs as follows;- Aquatic birds braminy duck hamsa origin of building sand pagoda. by many pupils and disciples and he May you all be able to answer all the subjects very well and may a variety of green, brooks carry “yef;a&TzDBudKifavQmufukd? and river Buddha Sasanika Kyan ( Ak'¨omoedu was the Exalted Sage to revere. I you all pass the Matriculation Examinations with flying colours; away fallen leaves of copper and ydawmufu,fwJhoif;csdK? Tern, Gleefully greet each other in usrf;) says that “the building and built this Sand Pagoda dedicated to may each and every one of you be successful in the pursuit of your gold colours. Lakes turn emerald Owå&m b&*kPfu? ecstasy. worshipping of Sand Pagoda was a Lord Buddha and worshipped it as career goals. green or sapphire blue, cuckoos wdrfbkHrSm a&mifNcnfvif;vkd h? On the silvery sandback is cultural tradition of Buddhist reli- his representation. The hermit far- Photo: Phoe Khwa 10 regional 12 March 2017 Tattooed devotees transform in Thai temple trance Opponents of S Korea’s ousted WAT BANG PHRA, sharpened bamboo sticks (Thailand) ­— Deep in or long metal needles. Park rally to call for her arrest trances, devotees of a Thai Originally etched for war- temple charged through riors needing protection SEOUL — Opponents of gathered crowds on Satur- in battle, they are also be- South Korea’s ousted lead- day mimicking the beasts lieved to bring luck and er, Park Geun-hye rallied on their tattoos. give strength. in the capital, Seoul, on Some had their hands But every year, their Saturday to demand that curled into tiger claws, magic power needs to be she be arrested, a day after some became crocodiles, restored at the festival, she was thrown out of of- some were transformed where thousands of dev- fice over a corruption scan- into Hanuman, the mon- otees pay their respects to dal involving the country’s key god. the temple’s master tattoo- conglomerates. The annual tattoo fes- ist. The Constitutional tival at Wat Bang Phra, Not everyone goes Court ruling on Friday to about 80 km (50 miles) into a trance. Those who uphold a parliamentary from Bangkok, draws do take on the characteris- vote to impeach Park infu- thousands of devotees tics of their tattoos. riated hundreds of her sup- every year who come to They try to charge to- porters, two of whom were recharge the power of sa- wards the temple, but are killed as they tried to break cred Sak Yant tattoos. held back by a wall of tem- through police lines out- The tattoos are inked ple guards and soldiers. side the court. A third man, by Buddhist monks using —Reuters aged 74, had a heart attack and died on Saturday, a hospital said. People react at a rally against South Korea’s ousted leader Park Geun-hye in Seoul, South Park’s critics were out Korea on 11 March, 2017. Photo: Reuters in central Seoul on Satur- day, where they have been Park, 65, is South Ko- supporters have bridled at in court on Friday and did gathering every weekend rea’s first democratically associating her with her fa- not make any comment for months, while the for- elected leader to be forced ther, who seized power in a after the ruling. She spent mer president’s conserv- from office. Her ouster fol- 1961 coup and ruled for 18 the night in the presidential ative supporters also took lowed months of political years until he was gunned Blue House though would to the streets not far away, paralysis and turmoil over down by his security chief leave at some time and re- though fewer in number. a corruption scandal that in 1979. turn to her Seoul residence, Police were out in also landed the head of the Though she has spent a spokesman said. force with riot shields but Samsung conglomerate in years in the public eye, she Choi In-sook, a there were no reports of jail and facing trial. has remained an enigma. spokeswoman for protest- trouble. The court ruling Now, having lost ers opposed to Park, told A devotee attends the religious tattoo festival at Wat Bang “Impeachment is not marked a dramatic fall presidential immunity, she Reuters they were also Phra, where they come to recharge the power of their sa- the end. We’ve not dis- from grace of South Ko- could face criminal charg- demanding the resignation cred tattoos, in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand on 11 persed, we’re still going rea’s first woman presi- es over bribery, extortion of acting president Hwang March, 2017. Photo: Reuters forward, united,” said one dent and daughter of Cold and abuse of power in con- Kyo-ahn. anti-Park protester who War military dictator Park nection with allegations Prime Minister gave his name as T H Kim. Chung-hee. She served as of conspiring with her Hwang, a Park loyalist, “She’s a citizen now. his first lady after the 1974 friend, Choi Soon-sil. Both became acting president Acting Chief Editor - Aye Min Soe If she’s done something assassination of her moth- women denied wrongdo- when parliament voted to [email protected] wrong, she has to be arrest- er. ing. impeach her on 9 Decem- Expatriate Consultant Editor ed.” At times, Park and her Park did not appear ber.—Reuters Mark Angeles markrangeles@gmail .com Senior Translators Khin Maung Oo [email protected] Malaysia, N Korea to begin formal talks Copy Writer Min Zaw International News Editor Ye Htut Tin over return of Malaysians — minister [email protected] Local News Editors KUALA LUMPUR — the reclusive state will not leaving nine behind, includ- communication” with the Tun Tun Naing (Editor) Malaysia will in the com- be severed. ing three children. stranded Malaysians. 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Ei Myat Mon Saturday, after they were what their demands are — la Lumpur, in connection Malaysia’s police Chief Reporter barred from leaving the we need to figure out what with the killing. chief on Friday officially Tun Aung Kyaw, country amid a diplomatic we can do to get the best North Korea has in confirmed the victim was [email protected] Computer Team spat. result,” he told reporters on turn criticised Malaysia’s Kim Jong Nam, something Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Thein Ngwe, The two countries have Saturday. handling of the investiga- Pyongyang has denied. Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, sparred over the 13 Febru- He said many coun- tion. Malaysia has so far re- Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin ary killing in Kuala Lum- tries had offered to mediate Kim Jong Nam, who fused to comply with North Circulation pur of Kim Jong Nam, the between the two but that had been living under Bei- Korean demands to hand San Lwin (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 estranged half-brother of “no countries will act as a jing’s protection in Macau over the victim’s body to Advertising inquiry 01 8604530, Hotline - 09 974424848 North Korea’s leader, Kim third party” or mediator. and had been known to crit- the embassy. Foreign min- [email protected] Jong Un, and this week the He added no time or icise his family’s regime, ister Anifah said on Sat- [email protected] incident sparked a diplo- location had been set yet for was killed using the highly urday authorities were yet matic standoff as both coun- the official negotiations. toxic VX nerve agent. The to discuss with their North Printed and published at the Global New Light of My- tries slapped travel bans on Two Malaysians — chemical is classified by the Korean counterparts wheth- anmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pa- each other’s citizens. staffers at the United Na- UN as a weapon of mass er they would give the body goda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global But Malaysian offi- tions — were able to fly out destruction. over to the North Korean New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit cials have since diffused of Pyongyang earlier this Anifah said the gov- government or the fami- No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. tensions, saying ties with week using UN passports, ernment is in “constant ly.—Reuters 12 March 2017 11

Performances in One-Year Period Kachin State on the right track to development

Nanda Win + Chu Chu t is Kachin State where are Christians and there are also Maykha river and Malikha riv- Buddhists in the state. There are Ier meet lying in the north part altogether 81 departmental bodies of Myanmar with a total area of with over 50,000 government em- 34379.22 square miles. It is a hilly ployees in service in Kachin State. triangular region occupying lush In Kachin State, there are and green grass and plants. The 870,000 voters who have the right two rivers, namely Maykha and to choose 12 Amyotha Hluttaw Malikha originate from the head representatives, 18 Pyithu Hluttaw of Ayeyawady River and form me- representatives and 36 the state anders adapting themselves to the Hluttaw representatives from 20 Arrival of relief items for local people in Kachin State are seen. Photo: MNA obstacles, creating a confluence political parties based in the region. called Myintsone. Crime prevention 109 per cent of edible oil security. As regards the jade mining sector, for Momauk-Lwejel road are With famous Mt Khakab- The judiciary sector of Kachin When it comes to livestock 10640.165 tons of jade were joint- being carried out by Northern orazi, the state is complete with State saw ten major cases—20 breeding, buffalo, cattle, pigs, ly mined by the government and Tawwin Jade Company through marvelous and fantastic elements incidents, two cases on file, 18 re- sheep, goats, chickens and ducks gem companies on a mutually ben- B.O.T system for security purpose. including Hukaung plain. It is also maining cases, seven others—148 are raised along with the produc- eficial basis. The value of the jade The Myitkyina-Nammati-Ta- blessed with abundant rivers and incidents, 19 cases on file, one tion of fish and meat, eggs and mined is K 31316.238 million with nai-Panhasung road is also being creeks, valuable timbers, as well as case closed, 128 remaining cas- dairy products, satisfying the de- K 6263.247 million in tax. built through B.O.T in the 2016- rare species of flora and fauna that es and ten prevented cases—232 Diversion weirs and river-pump- 2017 fiscal year. Under the B.O.T could attract peoples from different incidents, 105 cases on file, 127 Being a Union ing project system, 20 miles ( from 32/7 to countries. remaining cases in the year 2016- The state has five dams, 52/7) of road section has already Kachin State is sharing border 2017. highway, the 462 diversion weirs and five riv- emerged as gravel facility while its with the Republic of India and the The security measures of er-pumping projects. The Kachin 300 meters long section went con- People’s Republic of China and Kachin State are being largely Myitkyina- State government planned to car- crete as part of project to tar Myit- is blessed with priceless natural taken by the military command, ry out two projects by spending kyina-Nammati-Tanai-Panhasung beauties and natural resources. It is operation control commands, state Swanparabwan- K 770.897 million of regional road section. Altogether 45 cul- made up of four districts, 18 town- MPF commander office, state sup- Putao road is being development fund. The nine pro- verts, eight concrete outlets were ships, 30 towns, 160 wards and port company and district/town- jects are being implemented by constructed, while 11563 feet long 2547 villages. Although the region ship MPFs with the support of upgraded to be Irrigation and Water Utilization drain on left side and 13358 feet is complete with natural beauties over 7500 people’s militia. The Management Department through long drain on right side went con- in abundance, its transport sector is above-mentioned forces are also serviceable all the the allotted fund of the Kachin crete. Apart from that, three major still poor for various reasons. responsible for defence of the state. year round. State government in the fiscal year bridges are now under implemen- To be able to bring about de- Over 440,000 acres of farmland 2016-2017. tation. velopment in Kachin state, efforts There are ten major crops Construction of bridges Being a Union highway, the have been made with added mo- grown in Kachin State which is mand of local people. The Kachin State Road/ Myitkyina-Swanparabwan-Putao mentum and as a result, the state made up of over 440,000 acres With regard to jobs creation, Bridge Department under the Min- road is being upgraded to be ser- has been able to enjoy the fruits of farmland. As the per acre yield private factories and mills were es- istry of Construction built 119.623 viceable all the year round. In of development in various spheres stands at 68.72 baskets, the region tablished in the state together with (74/3) miles of road into tarred doing so, the facility is being ex- in the one-year tenure of the new has been able to produce over 25 cottage industries, bringing about a ones in the 2016-2017 fiscal year tended and concreted, and its My- Kachin State government. million baskets of paddy annually large number of jobs for local peo- with 1085.941 (674/6) miles of itkyina-Tiyanswut section is being Over 1.3 million population on average, ensuring 122.43 per ple. road already in place in the state. extended to 34 feet wide in order With a total population of cent of food security. The whole Extractive industry In the meantime, altogether 650 to go tarred. Under the project, the over 1.3 million, Kachin State is Kachin State is in a position of en- In the extractive industry sec- bridges under 180 feet and eight extension of a road section from home to Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, joying food security. As far as edi- tor, Kachin State saw the produc- bridges above 180 feet were con- Myitkyina to Tiyanswut village Chin, Mon, Bamar, Rakhine, Shan, ble oil is concerned, the demand is tion of 9.079 tons of tin in 2016- structed inclusive of box culvert in will be completed in the 2016- Naga and other national races. Al- 16096 metric tons and the supply 2017 along with 730.80 viss of the 2016-2017 fiscal year. 2017 year. though the majority of local people is 17622.65 metric tons, ensuring gold produced in the gem sector. The road maintenance works See page 12 >>

Regional development tasks are being undertaken with the use of heavy machinery in Kachin State. Photo: MNA 12 12 March 2017

Performances in One-Year Period

>> from page 11 Recreation facilities When it comes to hotel and tourism industry in Kachin State, the state was facilitated with 26 hotels with 268 rooms for the local and international travelers. The Myitsone (Con- fluence of Maykha and Malikha Rivers) and Kareinnaw are pop- ular tourist destinations in My- itkyina Township. The Kachin State is com- plete with 32 public bazaars and the 16 state-run banks and 19 private banks that are offering banking services to the people. With a view to supplying ad- equate drinking water for the residents in Kachin State, over 300,000 gallons of water are being distributed from 67 drink- ing water plants to the 13,000 households daily. The Kachin State govern- ment collected K 1906065914.9 million of tax revenues in the Construction site of Kyargyikwin Diversion Weir in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State. Photo: MNA 2016-2017 fiscal year. Kachin State government’s production ers in Putao and Machanbaw crete bridges, eight brick-base basic education high schools, rural healthcare centers and 287 value stood at K 201320.8 mil- Townships, the Upper Namth- wooden bridges, 28 conduits, over 30800 teachers and over rural healthcare branches. Ar- lion and its trade value amount- twet hydropower project is be- and 11 other related works at a 120000 students. So the ratio rangements are being made to ed to K 230984.6 million where- ing implemented on Namthtwet cost of K 612.67 million in the bet6ween them is 1:32. offer better healthcare services as its gross domestic product Creek, about 7 miles northwest fiscal year 2016-2017. The state has 119 basic ed- to the people in Kachin State. (GDP) and service value was from Putao Township. The pro- The departmental quar- ucation middle schools, over The state has 10 football K 1121768.01 million and per ject that can generate 3.2 meg- terly and biannually mutual 2400 teachers and over 73000 grounds, six tennis courts, five capita income was K 852,542 in awatts is 60 per cent complete. talks have been held for bor- students, so the ration between golf courses and two weightlift- the 2016-2017 financial year. der trade promotion. In fiscal them is 1:30. In the primary ing gymnasiums. The Kachin Over 200,000 of working pop- Upon completion the project, year 2016-2017Kampaiktee and sector it has over 1200 schools, State government is making ef- ulace electricity will be distributed to Lwaijai camps exported USD over 7200 teachers and over forts to promote sport standard It is found that the work- Putao and Machanbaw Town- 209.153 million worth of goods 140,000 students. So the ratio by opening gymnasiums, con- ing population in Kachin State ships along with 17 villages in and imported USD 48,9 million bet6ween them is 1:19. A total ducting trainings and organiz- is over 200,000 and unemploy- Putao Township. Construction worth of goods. So the total of 15353 five-year-old boys and ing sport events. ment population is over 590,000 of power transmission lines trade volume of the camps was 14908 five-year-old girls were Relinquished lands returned accounting for 25.71 per cent. and installation of transform- USD 258.053 million enrolled in 2016-2017. So the to owners To rein in the unemployment, ers for the wards and villages enrollment rate was 98.99 per The Ministry of Home Af- Kachin State government has in Putao, Nagmon and Sumbra- cent. fairs issued the announcements been trying its most for creation bum Townships and purchase of Kachin State The state’s matriculation to be able to return the relin- of job opportunities for the lo- diesel-powered generators are passed rate in 2015-2016 was quished lands of the ministries cal people. scheduled to be made in 2016- government 29.74 per cent. Its literacy rate concerned to the rightful own- With regard to electric 2017 fiscal year. has been trying was 91.10 per .it has 1016 li- ers by the central committee to power distribution, 12 66/11 Urban development braries, it is planning to open scrutinize farmlands and relin- KV sub-power stations and two Apart from its development its most for more libraries to promote public quished land in Kachin State. 132/66/11 power stations were funds, the state government knowledge. The people in Kachin State constructed in Kachin State and also utilized the funds contrib- creation of job Healthcare services need to cooperate with the local the 66/11 KV sub-power station uted by the public in the build- The Kachin State govern- government as regional devel- in Phakant Township and the ing of 16 concrete roads (1/2.27 opportunities for ment has been offering health- opment tasks will be undertak- 33/11 Nyaungpin sub-power miles), 102 tarred toads (19/3.70 care services to the people en only when peace and stabil- station in Mohnyin Township miles), 18 gravel roads (2./1.00 the local people. through 58 hospitals, 13 private ity prevailed in the region. The are under construction. Alto- miles), and 31 sandstone roads hospitals. There are 15 health- Kachin State government has gether 798 villages in 30 town- (4/3.13 miles) at a cost of K Teacher-student ratio care centers and 65 private been making earnest efforts to ships in Kachin State have been 2167.90 million; two tube- The state has 11 universi- clinics totaling 80 healthcare promote education, health and facilitated with electricity and wells, one hand-drilled well, ties and colleges, and 946 fac- centers in Kachin State. The road transportation sectors with 1755 villages have been without and other 24 related works at a ulties and up to over 23,000 Kachin State government is the aim of nurturing outstanding electricity. In a bid to supply cost of K 106.36 million in the students, so the ration between providing healthcare services to people and improving socioeco- sufficient electricity to dwell- water supply project; 91 con- them is 1:25. The state has 84 the rural people by opening 71 nomic status of the local people.

An official presents relief items to a flood victim in Sotlaw Township. Photo: MNA Kachin State government holds first four-month cabinet meeting.P hoto: MNA 12 March 2017 world 13

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Photo: TASS at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Russian nuclear submarines to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. hold underwater torpedo duel No claims against this vessel will be admitted after MURMANSK — The get, the fleet’s press office Obninsk performed this During the combat drills, the Claims Day. Russian Northern Fleet’s reported on Friday. exercise in a duel option,” each submarine fired one SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT submarines Yuri Dolgo- “The crews of the stra- the press office said. such torpedo. After the ex- MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY ruky and Obninsk held an tegic missile cruiser Yuri The fire was conduct- ercise, the torpedoes were AGENT FOR: M/S blpl shipping line exercise to fire torpedoes Dolgoruky and the multi- ed using ordinary torpe- lifted by a torpedo recov- Phone No: 2301185 against an underwater tar- purpose nuclear submarine does without warheads. ery boat.—TASS CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE Snowden shelterers in Hong Kong seek Canada asylum MV ninos VOY. NO ( ) TORONTO — Three fami- the spotlight after the verify their stories. Kong laws regardless of Consignees of cargo carried on MV ninos VOY. lies who helped shelter for- September release of A spokeswoman for his or her identity and NO ( ) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving mer US National Security the Oliver Stone film Canada’s immigration background,” the bureau on 12.3.2017 and cargo will be discharged into the Agency contractor Edward “Snowden” which referred minister said his office spokesman said. premises of h.p.t where it will lie at the consignee’s Snowden in Hong Kong in to their role in Snowden’s does not comment on cur- Snowden’s leaks of risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and 2013 after his mass leak of flight from the United rent or possible cases and classified information conditions of the Port of Yangon. information about surveil- States in 2013 and, eventu- could not confirm or deny about government surveil- Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am lance programmes have ally, to Russia. having received the appli- lance programmes caused to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now asked Canada for asylum, Seguin said the fami- cations. an international furore over their lawyer said on Friday. lies and Hong Kong-based Hong Kong author- the reach of US spy oper- declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo The families — three lawyer Robert Tibbo, who ities have yet to confirm ations. His defenders see from the Vessel. Sri Lankan adults, a Fil- introduced his clients to that they are investigating him as a whistleblower No claims against this vessel will be admitted after ipina, and three state- Snowden, now face in- claims Sri Lankan opera- who exposed the extent of the Claims Day. less children — have had creasingly adverse circum- tives were working in the government snooping on SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT long-pending asylum stances in Hong Kong. territory, but a Security Bu- citizens. He has been al- MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY claims in Hong Kong that They said that they reau spokesman said it was lowed to remain in Russia AGENT FOR: M/S new golden sea lines they fear may soon be re- have been “actively sought illegal for foreign agencies for another three years and Phone No: 2301185 jected, lawyer Marc-Andre by Sri Lankan operatives” to carry out law enforce- will next year qualify to ap- Seguin said in a phone in- in recent months and fear ment action within Hong ply for Russian citizenship, terview from Hong Kong. for their safety in Hong Kong. his Russian lawyer was CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE Seguin said the fam- Kong, Seguin said. Reuters “Everyone in Hong quoted as saying in Janu- MV irrawaddy star VOY. NO ( ) ilies had been thrust into could not independently Kong is protected by Hong ary.—Reuters Consignees of cargo carried on MV irrawaddy star VOY. NO ( ) are hereby notified that the German police order Essen shopping vessel will be arriving on 12.3.2017 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of m.i.p where it will lie mall shut due to attack threat at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the BERLIN — Police in the ment, adding it could give byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. western German city of no further details about the Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Essen have ordered a shop- nature of the threat. to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now ping centre in the centre of Germany is on high declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo town to remain closed on alert following major from the Vessel. Saturday due to “concrete radical Islamist attacks No claims against this vessel will be admitted after indications about a possi- in France and Belgium the Claims Day. ble attack”. and after a failed asy- SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT “The current state of lum seeker from Tuni- MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY our investigations points to sia drove a truck into a AGENT FOR: M/S continental shipping the threat being exclusive- Christmas market in De- Police at the entrance of Limbecker Platz shopping mall in line pte ltd ly at the shopping centre,” cember, killing 12 people. Essen, Germany, on 11 March 2017, after it was shut due to Phone No: 2301185 said the police in a state- —Reuters attack threat. Photo: Reuters 14 entertainment 12 March 2017 ‘Avatar 2’ movie “not Divide and conquer: Sheeran smashes happening” in 2018, UK chart records with new album

LONDON — British sing- achieved “double platinum” sta- week. I’m buzzing,” Sheeran James Cameron says er-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s new tus, the Official Charts Company said. album “÷” became the fastest said, and sold more copies than The Official Charts Compa- NEW YORK — The sequel to selling by a solo male artist in the rest of the top 500 records ny said that the feat was some- all-time box office champion British chart history on Friday, combined. thing that no artist had come “Avatar” has been delayed again with hits from the record also Lead single “Shape Of You”, close to achieving before. and will not be arriving in mov- dominating the singles chart. initially released in January, was The album achieved suc- ie theaters as expected in 2018, “÷”, pronounced “divide”, the top selling single, achieving cess across all formats. It broke director James Cameron has sold 672,000 in its first week, 141,000 combined chart sales. the record for highest first-week said. making it the third highest seller The entire top 5 is composed of streaming sales, set by grime rap- Cameron told the To- of all time behind Adele’s “25” other songs by Sheeran, and all per Stormzy just last week, and ronto Star that he was work- ing on all four planned movie and Oasis’s “Be Here Now”. 16 songs from the album appear even achieved the biggest one- sequels simultaneously and The third studio album in the top 20. week vinyl sales in over 20 years. had no firm release date for by Sheeran, 26, has already “Wow! What a phenomenal —Reuters “Avatar 2.” “Well 2018 is not happen- ing. We haven’t announced a firm release date,” the Oscar-winning layed at least three times since director told the newspaper in an then. interview published on Thursday, Fox did not immediately re- when asked about progress on spond to requests for comment on “Avatar 2.” Cameron’s remarks. “What people have to un- Meanwhile, Disney this derstand is that this is a cadence week gave fans a first glimpse of of releases. So we’re not making its Pandora theme park attraction ‘Avatar 2.’ We’re making ‘Ava- that is due to open at Walt Dis- tar 2,’ 3, 4 and 5. It’s an epic un- ney World in Orlando, Florida in dertaking. May. “It took us four-and-a-half The Pandora attraction fea- years to make one movie and now tures a Na’vi River Journey, we’re making four. We’re full tilt floating mountains, luminescent boogie right now,” Cameron add- plants, and an Avatar Flight of ed. Passage ride — all inspired by The 2009 release of Twenti- the movie and its upcoming se- eth Century Fox movie “Avatar,” quels, according to features on a fantasy adventure set in the dis- Disney-owned TV shows “Good tant magical world of Pandora, Morning America” and “The smashed box office records, tak- View”. ing in an as yet unrivaled $2.8 Pandora, the World of Av- billion worldwide. atar is due to open within the The sequel was first set for park’s Animal Kingdom on 27 Ed Sheeran performs at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, on 12 February 2017. a 2014 release and has been de- May.—Reuters Photo: Reuters Kristen Stewart says James Bond coming out is worthwhile if writers she can help others approached NEW YORK — Sporting a bit and you can help one or two for next 007 bleached-blond buzz cut, Amer- people, it’s absolutely worth it,” Actress Kristen ican actress Kristen Stewart hit she said on Thursday. Stewart. the red carpet in New York to “Personal Shopper”, directed movie Photo: Reuters promote her new film “Personal by Olivier Assayas, tells the story Shopper”, saying she hoped to of Maureen (Stewart), an Amer- Los Angeles — James help others by going public about ican woman working in Paris, Bond screenwriters Neal her sexual orientation. who is trying to connect with the Purvis and Robert Wade are The 26-year-old, who spirit of her dead brother Lewis. gearing up to write the new, used to date her co-star The film has been described as a as-yet-untitled 007 film. from the “Twilight” film seductive, mysterious ghost-sto- The writing duo are fre- series, Robert Pattin- ry, but Assayas said it was simply quent collaborators with son, made headlines a coming of age tale. the 007 franchise, having in February when she “It’s a character who is in penned many Bond pictures announced she was a moment in her life where she including “Casino Royale”, gay while hosting the has to somehow become herself “Quantum of Solace”, “Sky- US late night sketch because she’s just lost her twin fall” and “Spectre”, the lat- show “Saturday brother. So it’s really like a char- ter of which they board- Night Live”. acter who is one half of herself ed at a later stage, reported “I always and she will gradually rebuild her Deadline. wanted to keep life and become someone,” As- what was mine sayas said. However, it is still unclear in private, The film, which also stars as to whether or not Daniel mine. And then Nora Von Waldstatten and Si- Craig will reprise his role as I thought like grid Bouaziz, first premiered at 007 but producers Barbara you know, the Cannes Film Festival in May Broccoli and Michael G Wil- you open it 2016 and will be released in US son are keen for him to re- up a little theatres today.—Reuters turn.—PTI 12 March 2017 lifestyle 15 Thai contestant crowned Miss International Queen in transgender pageant PATTAYA — Thai con- a decade ago to help trans- gowns and swimsuits. testant Jiratchaya Sirimon- gender women feel more For many, the contest gkolnawin was crowned accepted by society. represents a springboard for Miss International Queen “It’s like a new catego- future opportunities. 2016 on Friday at a contest ry, but the gender already Thailand remains a billed as the world’s largest existed a long time ago,” largely conservative socie- and most popular transgen- said Jiratchaya, donning a ty, with no laws recognising der pageant. white glittering and black same-sex unions though it The 25-year-old beat side rim evening gown. has a prominent lesbian, 24 other contestants for the The contest, in its 12th gay, bisexual and transgen- crown, with the second and year, was held at the Tiffa- der community. third place going to contest- ny’s nightclub in the Thai The 2016 show was ants from Brazil and Vene- seaside town of Pattaya, postponed from November zuela, respectively. which is famous for its last year due to Thailand’s The pageant, which transvestite cabaret. mourning period of its late brings together transgen- Like other beauty pag- King Bhumibol Adulyadej Contestant Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin of Thailand waves after she was crowned winner der people from around the eants, contestants paraded in who died at age 88 on 13 of the Miss International Queen 2016 transgender/transsexual beauty pageant in Pattaya, world, was launched over national costumes, evening October.—Reuters Thailand, on 10 March 2017. Photo: Reuters Tech workers find communal living a solution for high rents SAN FRANCISCO — this new dorm-like style of mittee of San Francisco, Zander Dejah, 25, pays living has pushed up rents said housing problems have $1,900 a month rent to live and forced longtime res- arisen because occupants in a downtown San Fran- idents to move out. Alon leave buildings being con- cisco house with at least Gutman, who co-founded a verted to communal homes 40 other people, many of company called The Negev and cannot afford to move whom sleep in bunk beds. and began leasing the build- back in or the space is no Dejah is a resident of ing on Sixth street in 2014, longer suitable for them. The Negev, a communal said, “We have never made “The Negev house living space that styles it- somebody move out of that takes affordable housing self as a home for millennial building,” adding that his and makes it unaffordable,” tech workers to brainstorm tenants pay 30 per cent to said Sherburn-Zimmer. ideas, write code and create 50 per cent less than others “All they’ve done is take apps, even if they have to in the neighbourhood. away housing from people share toilets and bathrooms “We are trying to solve who had it and loved it and with dozens of others. the housing crisis and in- pushed them out to make a Houses like The Ne- crease density in a positive quick buck.” gev, located in a neighbour- way.” The Negev company Kumar Srikantappa, hood known as “SoMa” runs nine communal prop- 31, who also pays $1,900 a or South of Market, have erties, three of which are in month for a single room at cropped up around San People work on their computers during a weekend Hackathon event in San Francisco, San Francisco. The others The Negev, said he chose Francisco as an influx of California, US, on 16 July 2016. Photo: Reuters are in Austin, Texas, and the house because of the so- young professionals, many in New York, graduated jah, who quickly landed a day for a communal dinner, Oakland, California. The cial experience. After eight of whom are tech work- last year with a degree in job as a virtual reality en- akin to a traditional family Negev properties, generally months there, the software ers, have faced the city’s computer science and math gineer at consulting firm gathering. While some say in run-down, low-income engineer for Oracle Corp notoriously high rents and from McGill University. moBack. “It’s basically an communal housing pro- neighbourhoods, are re- said he would soon be apartment shortages. It has Unemployed, he moved to extension of college. We vides a solution for many structured to accommodate ready to live elsewhere. three floors and roughly California six months ago sort of live in a frat house.” first-time workers fresh out a large number of tenants, “I met a bunch of 50 rooms, filled with bunk and found his room at The The home is certainly of college, such housing Gutman explained. friends, and I just want to beds, beer bottles and lap- Negev on Craigslist. filled with parties on week- also has created its share of Sarah Sherburn-Zim- move on to another location tops, according to residents. “I thought New York ends, but the residents make controversy. Housing advo- mer, executive director of and into a bigger place,” he Dejah, born and raised was expensive,” said De- sure to sit down every Sun- cates have complained that the Housing Rights Com- said. “It’s time.”—Reuters

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