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5 May 2021 1 5 May 21 Gnlm STRIVE FOR EARNING INCREASED INCOME FROM EXPORT OF RICE PAGE-8 (OPINION) Vol. VIII, No. 16, 9th Waning of Tagu 1383 ME www.gnlm.com.mm Wednesday, 5 May 2021 Public Information IT is reported that some illegal organizations and news agencies are broadcasting, through illegal satellite dishes, programmes of TV channels that harm the State security, the rule of law and community peace and tranquillity and topics amounting to encourage those who commit high treason and rebellion to the State while the State Administration Council is performing the tasks in accord with the provisions of the State of Emergency. Those who install the illegal satellite dishes to watch the TV may unwillingly break the existing laws and rules enacted with the aim of ensuring the good deeds of the people. As such, the information was released with goodwill that those who install the satellite dishes to watch such kinds of TV programmes will face action under the law with one-year imprisonment or K500,000 as a fine. Ministry of Information Eight Myanmar Roofed Turtles born in Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary YANMAR Roofed Turtles were born in MLawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary for ten years in Bagan of NyaungU Township of Man- dalay Region. The Myanmar Roofed Turtle can be found only in Myanmar and were critical- ly endangered species, said U Shwe Htay Aung, warden of the sanctuary. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Turtle Sur- vival Alliance (TSA) started con- serving 100 Myanmar roofed tur- tles — 40 males and 60 females — in 2011. The officials rented 16 Myanmar roofed turtles — 10 males and 6 females — to Singa- pore in 2016 and transferred 10 The new turtle population is hatched during ten years after the cooperative work of the Forest Department and WCS/TSA in conserving. PHOTO: KO HTEIN (KPD) males to WCS/TSA to free them The new turtle population Of 54 female turtles, four laid into Chindwin river in 2018. And is hatched during ten years af- eggs in January and February so, there are 74 Myanmar roofed ter the cooperative work of the this year. The first baby turtle turtles – 20 males and 54 females Forest Department and WCS/ was hatched on 4 April 2021, — in the sanctuary, he said. TSA in conserving, he said. SEE PAGE-2 INSIDE TODAY NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS Border affairs minister Tatmadaw provides Taninthayi Region Five men killed, one Kyaukse Seintalone inspects regional treatments to over Administration Council injured in homemade mango enters development works in 180,000 outpatients Chairman inspects construction mine testing in Pyay Pakokku, NyaungU Taninthayi region work of Kamyawkin Bridge markets PAGE-3 PAGE-3 PAGE-4 PAGE-4 PAGE-7 5 MAY 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Nine Objectives 1. Political affairs (b) To develop a stable market economy and promote international investment (a) To build a Union based on democracy and federalism, through a disciplined in order to enhance the economic development of the entire National people. and genuine multiparty democratic system that is fair and just. (c) To promote and support local businesses to create employment opportu- (b) To emphasize the achievement of enduring peace for the entire nation in nities and increase domestic production. line with the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). (c) To continue implementing the principle of peaceful co-existence among 3. Social affairs countries through an independent, active and non-aligned foreign policy. (a) To ensure a strong and dynamic Union spirit, the genuine spirit of patriot- ism. 2. Economic affairs (b) To respect and promote the customs and traditions of all National peoples (a) To enhance production based on agriculture and livestock through modern and preserve and safeguard their cultural heritage and national charac- techniques and strengthen all-round development in other sectors of the teristics. economy. (c) To enhance the health, fitness and education quality of the entire nation. Five-Point Road Map of the State Administration Council 1. The Union Election Commission will be reconstituted and its mandated tasks, including the scrutiny of voter lists, shall be implemented in accordance with the law. 2. Effective measures will be taken with added momentum to prevent and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Actions will be taken to ensure the speedy recovery of businesses from the impact of COVID-19. 4. Emphasis will be placed on achieving enduring peace for the entire nation in line with the agreements set out in the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. 5. Upon accomplishing the provisions of the state of emergency, free and fair multiparty democratic elections will be held in line with the 2008 Constitution, and further work will be undertaken to hand over State duties to the winning party in accordance with democratic standards. Eight Myanmar Roofed Turtles born ... FROM PAGE-1 while another two on 19 April, one more on 22 April and four more on 25 April. The Forest Department and Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary officials have carried out meas- ures to know the exact time for adult, mating, laying eggs and hatchery for more than ten years. The veterinarian Dr Tint Lwin also explained conserving and medical services for the tur- tles in person or via Viber, online and video clips. The Myanmar roofed turtles live at Yadanarbon Zoological Gardens, Yangon Zoological Gar- Of 54 female turtles, four laid eggs in January and February this year. The first baby turtle was hatched on 4 April 2021, while another two on 19 April, dens and Lawkananda Wildlife one more on 22 April and four more on 25 April. PHOTO: KO HTEIN (KPD) Sanctuary. ically, they do not hatch, said Dr roofed turtles would rise in the Ayeyawady, Chindwin and Sit- (Sagaing Region) and Dokhta- Although the turtles rented Kalyar of TSA. future, U Shwe Htay Aung added. toung rivers, including larger wady (Mandalay Region). — Ko to Singapore are kept systemat- The population of Myanmar The turtles can be seen in tributaries and now in Chindwin Htein (KPD)/GNLM Security measures conducted to ensure community peace TATMADAW, Police Force and Fire Bri- peace starting 14 February night. gade jointly conducted security measures Tatmadaw, police and fire brigade to ensure the State’s stability, security of members also jointly conduct security people, the rule of law and community measures for the peaceful night and com- munity peace in respective regions and Tatmadaw, police and fire brigade members states and keep serving security measures take security measures at night in Toungoo. the whole day. — MNA 5 MAY 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 MNMM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNNM NN N Myanmar needs to emphasize preventive measures of COVID-19 N N N N ENCOURAGEMENT should be given to the people to take physical exercises for their healthiness. Myanmar’s expected lifespan is about 66 years, which is N less than those of other countries. Priority must be given to uplift the health sector for ensuring the health and fitness of the people. As the infectious rate of M COVID-19 is high in some countries, including India, Myanmar needs to emphasize preventive measures of COVID-19. N M (Excerpt from the speech to the Management Committee meeting made by N M the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 23 April 2021) N MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN Border affairs minister inspects regional development works in Taninthayi region UNION Minister for Border cational Training School staff Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung in Kawthoung Town. He urged and party made inspection them to systematically scruti- tours on regional development nize and implement the border works in Taninthayi Region area development activities to from 2 to 4 May. make them effective and bene- On 2 May, the Union Min- ficial for the local people. They ister and party inspected the also checked the staff housing, road and bridge construction the construction of the class on the Banlaw-Banthe-Kyauk- hall for the motor sewing course mee Kyaung-Myanmar Indaw in the current fiscal year and inter-village road in Tanin- provided the necessary inte- thayi Township and on the gration. Hankapyu-Ywahe Lu road in The Ministry of Border Af- Hankapyu village-tract, Bok- fairs is implementing a total of Union Minister Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung and party are making the inspection tours in Taninthayi Region. pyin Township. 50 projects, including road and At the inspections, the Un- out the rest of the needed work cooking oil, salt and foods were Afterwards, they inspected bridge construction, housing ion Minister said to work hard in the next fiscal year. also presented to a total of 47 the construction work of roads construction and water supply to complete the work as soon as On 3 May, the Union Minis- Salone ethnic people over the and bridges on the Zardetgyi projects with K5,024.423 mil- possible with the required quali- ter and party visited the Dham- age of 70 living on the island, island ring road. lion in the 2020-2021FY. It is re- ty as the rainy season is coming mika Yama TatU monastery in and school uniforms and books Yesterday morning, the ported that all projects will be soon and to do the fieldwork and Zardetgyi island and donated were provided to the teachers Union Minister and party met completed within the specified submit the application to carry offertories to the monks. Rice, and students. with the Women’s Domestic Vo- financial year. — MNA Tatmadaw provides treatments to over 180,000 outpatients MILITARY hospitals in the town- ducted 8,521 major operations Moreover, the members of ships of regions and states are and 4,363 minor operations.
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