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Vol. IV, No. 98, 1st Waxing of Wagaung 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 24 July 2017

N ational Vice President arrives back Yangon from New York page-3

National Union Minister Dr Pe Myint attends meeting for publishing 100 Myanmar books page-2 Photo shows the swelling Mann Creek and Auk Settawya. Photo: Than naing oo (Ngape/IPRD)

Opinion The habit of reading and studying history Swelling Mann Creek page-8 floods Auk Settawya

MANN Creek flooded due to “Water level of Mann Creek under way in Madauk in Bago are opened at the inundated vil- heavy rains starting on 22 July is rising due to heavy rains. Region as the water level of Sit- lages. Local Business and swelled high enough to sub- Although Auk Settawya is in- toung River reached 1131 cen- A 100 feet long and 15 feet Agricultural export merge one of the two footprints undated, we haven’t seen any timetres exceeding its danger high dam collapsed in Thonse reaches US$954 million, of the Buddha at the Mann Set- damage to it. level of 1070 centimetres yes- Township on 22 July due to down $50 million tawya Pagoda, according to the We have already removed terday morning. rising Ayeyawady River and page-4 pagoda board of trustees. all construction materials to a Water level of Sittoung erosion of Myitmakha River. The pagoda is located in safe place in advance,” said pa- River reached 1124 centime- Tatmadaw members of the Ngaphe Township of Magway goda board of trustee member tres in Shwekyin, Bago Region Southern Command are carry- Business Region, in central Myanmar U Aye Lwin. yesterday morning. Meanwhile ing out relief work and building Chinese tax on Myanmar and is believed to be the site Shwekyin River was just 35 cen- an embankment with sand bags goods slows trade to a of two pairs of footprints of Bago Region timetres short of its danger level to preven floods. trickle in July the Buddha. Emergency relief work is of 700 centimetres. Relief camps See page -2 page-5 24 July 2017 2 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Union Minister Dr Pe Myint attends meeting for publishing 100 Myanmar Books Series and Sarpay Beikman 70th Anniversary celebration

The top 100 Myanmar books southeast Asia. Then he urged were selected from distin- to take value in Sarpay Beik- guished classics and will be man and try to preserve Sarpay published by Sarpay Beikman Beikman to be able to relay the under the name of 100 Myan- legacy of literature to the new mar Books Series for people generation. of all ages be able to read the Then Director General of high- class Myanmar classics. Printing and Publishing De- Union Minister Dr Pe My- partment U Aung Myo Myint int and other literati attended and DeputyDirector General the meeting of the publishing U Ko Ko Naing explained the 100 Myanmar Books Series held arrangement for holding the at the meeting hall of Printing 70th Anniversary of Sarpay and Publishing Department at Beikman. 10 am of 23 July. The Union Union Minister Dr Pe Myint delivers address at the meeting. Photo: MNA Sarpay Beikman (Myan- Minister discussed and gave mar Translation Society) was the instruction to collect the made sector wise discussion founded in 1947, thus turning this time is coinciding with 70th established on 26 August 1947 sector wise works, to finish in on inclusion of books of differ- to 70 years on 26 August 2017 anniversary of Sarpay Beikman with aims and objectives to pub- time with quality drive and to ent periods and wide variety and it has been a prolific insti- and arrangements are under lish books for enhancing the publish as quick as possible. of books. tution in publishing the valua- way and he urged the attend- knowledge of Myanmar peo- Then the president of 100 After finishing the coordi- ble books. The Union Minister ants to strive for production ple and now it will turn into 70 Myanmar Books Publishing nation meeting for publishing went on his speech that Sarpay of new creation heeding the years on 26 August 2017. Committee, Dr Sithu U Thaw 100 Myanmar Book Series, it Beikman has carried out works tradition of Sarpay Beikman. The 70th Anniversary will Kaung, Director General of continued to discuss about in enhancing the knowledge of Afterwards, regarding the be held at Sarpay Beikman Printing and Publishing De- celebrating 70th anniversary the people and now it is obliged holding of 70th Anniversary cel- Building on Merchant Street, partment U Aung Myo Myint, of Sarpay Beikman. In this to upgrade the Myanmar Ency- ebration of Sarpay Beikman Yangon and there will be paper Deputy Director General U Ko meeting Union Minister Dr Pe clopedia in accordance with the Dr Sithu U Thaw Kaung said reading session, literary talks Ko Naing explained about the Myint gave a brief account on changing time and condition. that he wanted all to strive to and book show for sale togeth- works to be carried out to be the Sarpay Beikman in which Besides Sarpay beikman has reproduce the attribute that er with the celebration of 70th able to publish 100 Myanmar he highlighted that with great now been preparing to imple- Sarpay Beikman was once Anniversary.—Myanmar News Books Series and all the literati objectives Sarpay Beikman was ment 100 books program and the best literary institution in Agency

Union Minister visits Swelling Mann Creek floods Auk Settawya flood victims in Kyaikto From page-1 creeks are raging. Mon State Kyaukkyi, another town Mon State chief Minister in the region is facing floods Rakhine State U Aye Zan and party present- in some wards yesterday Thandwe in Rakhine ed over Ks 6.6 million and oth- morning as the creek flowing State got flood warnings er relief aids for flood victims through the tow is flooding. as the town received 8.70 staying at a middle school in Flood victims were removed inches yesterday. Prepara- Boyargyi village of Kyaikto to religious buildings which tion are being made to save yesterday. were opned as temporary people from bank erosion, They also donated over relief centres and food and floods and other weather Ks 1.1 million and other relief other necessaries have been related hazards and con- aids for flood victims of the provided. tact numbers and addresses township at a relief camp at Flood of Myitmakha Riv- announced as more rain is Kyaikpi village. Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye consoling flood viticms in Kyaikto. Photo: MNA er has drove away a 70 feet focused for the state as mon- section of a dirt road that was soon is very strone in the Bay Kachin State RAINS this month drove locals Union Minister visited Tawya 15 feet wide, 15 feet high and of Bengal. Heavy rains did from some wards and villages Monastery, which has been 27 miles long. Downpours cause floods not spare Indawgyi in Kachin of Kyaikto Township, Mon State, turned into a temporary relief Police members in coop- in low-lying areas of Taun- State. Due to poor drainage south of Yangon, to temporary camp for flood victims. eration with locals were re- gup Township beginning system, some wards and relief camps visited yesterday The Union Minister deliv- moving the flood victims to 22 July. Although there roads in the two were facing by Union Minister for Social Wel- ered eggs, rice, canned fish, bot- safe places and set up relief was sudden rise in the wa- floods due to downpours yes- fare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. tled water and children’s toys. camps. Food, water and cash ter levels of streams in the terday. Win Myat Aye. At the town administration donations were also made for area yesterday morning, “Myanmar has become a department, the Union Minister the victims. they receded back in the af- Taninthayi Region country where natural disas- and met with the chief minister Minister for Kayin Eth- ternoon. Although the nearby river ters are common,” the Union and other officials to discuss dis- nicity Naw Pwe Sae looked Heavy rains and the of Taninthayi Town of Tanin- Minister said at one of the relief aster prevention measures. He into their requirements in high tide broke open the thayi Region was one inch camps. “We are facing shortage also presented Ks12.5 million to repairing an embankment, old Makyaik-chain sluice- less that the danger level, of investment and technological buy five motorized fiber boats, ensuring the proper flow of gate in Yanbye Township departmental personnel with weakness in disaster prepared- 150 lifejackets, two motorboat rivers and creeks in the area yesterday. Authorities the help of local people were ness and prevention,” he said. engines, five tents, and five sets and dredging of streams in inspected the damage site taking flood prevention and Accompanied by Mon State of walkie talkies.—Myanmar Kyauktaga Township where and supervised the flood pre- relief measures in advance. Chief Minister Dr. Aye Zan, the News Agency rain is heavy and rivers and vention work. —Myanmar News Agency 24 july 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 Vice President arrives back Yangon from New York

Vice President U Henry Van Maung Maung Soe, Yangon Thio arrived back Yangon from Region Security and Border New York yesterday after ha Affairs Minister Col Aung Soe has attended the 3rd UN Spe- Moe, Deputy director-general cial Thematic Session on Wa- of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice President ter and Disasters held in New U Zaw Tun Oo, officials from U Henry Van York. Ministry of Social Welfare, Thio arrives back The Vice President and Relief and Resettlement, US Yangon from New party were welcomed back Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. York. Photo: MNA at the Yangon International Scot Marciel and officials. — Airport by Yangon Mayor U Myanmar News Agency

MoU signed for cooperation of First private-run agronomics service centers projects pharmaceutical factory starts operation MoU signing ceremony between and Chinese Commercial Atta- increase in per acre production Myanmar Rice Association, My- che to Myanmar Mr C Gunshan rate, to support the increase in anmar Agronomics Public Corpo- attended the ceremony. individual income of the farmers, The first private-run pharma- Air Handling Units-AHUs for ration Ltd. and CITIC Construc- U Ye Min Aung from Myan- to mitigate production cost, to ac- ceutical factory in Myanmar proper ventilation, and the tion Co.,Ltd. was held at Nay Pyi mar Rice Association, Myanmar quire the good price, to increase started operation under the manufacturing facilities for Taw Thingaha Hotel at 4 pm of Agronomics Public Corporation internal and external investment Good Manufacturing Prac- powered drugs have airlocks 21st July for implementation of Ltd and Chairman of China CIT- in rice production, milling and tice-GMP yesterday morn- to prevent outside air from agronomics service centers pro- IC Construction Co., ltd. Mr. Chin trading, to enhance the quality ing in Yangon. Run by Pacific coming into them. The facto- jects. Dr Aung Thu, Union Min- Shaung Kya inked the MoU of of rice, to conserve the natural Medical Industries-PMI on a ry was put into service in the ister for Agriculture, Livestock cooperation for Agronomics Ser- environment and to ensure the 16630-squaremetre plot the presence of Union Minister and Irrigation, Dr Than Myint, vice Centers Projects Implement consumers’ safety, it was learnt. factory includes a two-story for Industry U Khin Maung Union Minister for Commerce ation. The project is targeted to —Myanmar News Agency quality control lab to ensure Cho, Chairman of the Peace the GMP, engineer office and Commission Dr. Tin Myo stores for hazardous goods. Win, Speaker of Yangon Re- In April this year, PMI gion Hluttaw U Sein Tin Win, got the recommendation from members of Yangon Region Food and Drug Administra- cabinet and others. tion-FDA to officially run the The private drug facto- factory designed to prevent ry located in Dagon Seikkan environmental contamination Township, Yangon, is expect- and facilitate sanitation and ed to fulfill the local drug germ clearing processes. demand to a certain degree. The production lines have —Maung Maung Win

Signing ceremony in progress. Photo: Myanmar News Agency

Maungdaw in Rakhine State to get highway bus terminal

Maungdaw will get a highway construction work will start un- invited participation of the com- bus terminal as the town’s in- der the directive of the regional pany as the cost of the project is coming and outgoing traffic vol- government, said deputy direc- much higher than its budget ceil- ume is growing, according to an tor U Maung Tin Oo of the town ing of Ks 50 million for a project. official. municipal. The terminal will be completed We have already submitted The land management with all the requirements such the name of the contractor we committee has already allotted as shops, hostels, food stalls, have selected through tender to a 16-acre plot for the purpose, parking lots and toilets. —My- Union Minister U Khin Maung Cho and officials at the opening of Rakhine State government. The he added. The town municipal int Maung Soe/Aung Kyaw Oo private-run pharmaceutical factory. Photo:Maung maung Win 24 july 2017 4 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar

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Senior Translators AROUND one ton of organic Khin Maung Oo, vegetables produced from [email protected] Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader), Nyaunghnapin Agriculture Zaw Min, [email protected] and Livestock Breeding Zone in Yangon’s Hmawby International News Editor Ye Htut Tin, Township are being export- [email protected] ed to Russia and Singapore markets daily, according to a Local News Editors Tun Tun Naing (Editor), Farmers walk in their farm outside Yebu village in Shwenyaung township, Shan State, Myanmar in this still report of the Myawady Daily [email protected] image taken from a August 25, 2016 video. Photo: Reuters on Sunday. Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Moreover, about three [email protected] tons of chemical-free vege- Translators April-July agricultural export reaches tables from the same zone are Khaing Thanda Lwin, being distributed to Yangon [email protected] Hay Mar Tin Win, US$954 million, down $50 million markets. [email protected] More than 100 growers Ei Myat Mon have been cultivating mar- Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin Export from agriculture sector FDI of $15.21 million came into weak domestic demand. High ketable vegetables in about Sandar Soe reached US$954 million from 1 the sector, said U Hsan Myint, transaction costs due to supply 50 acres of farmland, includ- Kyaw Zin Tun April to 14 July, $50 million less the deputy director-general of chain deficiencies also make it ing ladyfingers, eggplants, Reporters than last year. the Directorate of Investment difficult to compete in Southeast cucumber, beans and others May Thet Hnin, Agricultural export during and Company Administration Asia. to foreign buyers for the past [email protected] last FY 2016-2017 was $2.9 bil- (DICA). Myanmar’s main exports two years. Tun Aung Kyaw, [email protected] lion, an increase of $315 million The investors are wary of include low quality rice, pulses, Growers increased the compared to FY2015-2016. Agri- regulatory obstacles and other rubber, sesame seeds and corn. export of organic vegetables Photographer culture comprised 25 per cent of risks including erratic weath- Exports from 1 April to 14 to partner countries begin- Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar total export volume, according to er and pests in spite of the fact July was $3.5 billion, an increase ning last month in pursuit of Computer Team the Commerce Ministry. that agriculture is listed in ten of $470 million compared to last higher profits. Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Nonetheless, foreign direct prioritized sectors by Myanmar year. Out of seven export groups, Vegetables in the zone Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, investment (FDI) in Myanmar’s Investment Commission (MIC). only agriculture sector showed are grown with the use of Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, agriculture sector accounted for In addition, Myanmar’s ag- decrease in trade whereas other earthworm castings natu- Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin less than 1 per cent of all FDI. ricultural industries suffer from sectors are managed to boost ral fertilizer, one of growers Editorial Section This financial year an estimated lack of technical capacity and trade. —GNLM said.—GNLM (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

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Photo: Supplied Chinese tax on Myanmar goods slows trade to a trickle in July To protect the local production piketee, Chinshwehaw and ly $2 billion, an increase of $15 of Chinese farmers, the China Kengtung. Values of trade million compared to last year. authorities increased its tax through Sino-Myanmar land Myanmar is carrying out rate to 100 per cent for imported ports of entry as of 14 July was border trade with India via goods, prompting most mer- estimated at US$1.63 billion, Tamu and Reed checkpoints. chants to halt trade in July. which is an increase of $30 The country’s land ports of en- Main exports through million compared to the same try with Bangladesh are Sittway Chinshwehaw checkpoint period last year. and Maungtaw. to China are pulses, sesame Of five Sino-Myanmar Myanmar and Thailand seeds, sugar, rice and rubber, checkpoints, Muse, Chinsh- border trade takes place at said the merchants. wehaw and Kengtung showed Tachilek, Myawady, Kawthoung, Sino-Myanmar border slight decreases in trade. Myeik, Hteekhee, Maese and trade is mainly conducted Total border trade value Mawtaung land ports of entry. through Muse, Lweje, Kan- from 1 April to 14 July was near- —Htet Myat

Hotel room rates reduced to promote monsoon tourism M iNISTRy of Hotels and Hotel room rates in Yan- the visitors in during the rainy Tourism announced its Green gon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw season months of June, July, Season Promotion Program and at the beaches are being August and September. for rainy season last Friday, reduced in order to promote This plan will cover about releasing room rates of the monsoon tourism, according 90 hotels in Nay Pyi Taw, Yan- hotels situated in the main to the Ministry of Hotels and gon, Mandalay, Inle, Bagan, tourist destinations; Nay Pyi Tourism. Ngapali, Ngwe Saung, Chaung- Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Inlay, During this green season, tha. For further information, Bagan, Ngapali, Ngwe Saung, hotel room rates in those des- please visit www.tourism.gov. Chaung Tha. tinations will be reduced for mm. —GNLM

Thai-Myanmar trade shows slight decrease compared to last year

Border trade volume between Mawtaung was $338 million partner, China, is mainly con- Thailand and Myanmar from 1 as of 14 July. Of seven bor- ducted through Muse, Lweje, April to and 14 July declined by der gates, Myawady and Kanpiketee, Chinshwehaw and US$5 million compared to the Hteekhee saw decreases in Kengtung. Myanmar is carrying same period of last year. trade. Total border trade from out border trade with India via Total Myanmar-Thai- 1 April to 14 July was nearly $2 Tamu and Reed checkpoints. land trade through Tachilek, billion, an increase of $15 million The country’s land ports of en- Myawady, Kawthoung, My- compared to last year. Trade try with Bangladesh are Sittway eik, Hteekhee, Maese and with Myanmar’s most important and Maungtaw. —Htet Myat 24 jULY 2017 6 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar 31 suspects arrested Missing villager found dead in Buthidaung in Maungtaw Tsp Township

A combined team comprising A missing villager was found the village at about 7 am on members of the security force dead on 22 July night in Buthi- that day. As he failed to come detained 31 suspects in Maung- daung Township after a search back home his family and taw Township on 22 July. that started soon after his dis- villagers made a search and The team acting on infor- appearance was noticed. found his body near his field at mation that terrorists were hold- The missing person, Raw about 10 pm. He died of cuts in ing a secret meeting in Kyauk Shee (53) of Maunggyi Taung the neck. Security forces have Hlaykha Village, Area 6 in the Village left his house to work opened a case. —Myanmar township, made a check in the in his crop field two miles from News Agency village and arrested 31 persons including 25-year-old Sway Ta- laung who did not meet the re- quirements of the household list. Hidden suspect arrested Saya Mauk a 27-year-old man of Mingalagyi Village of the in Maungtaw Towhship 31 suspects holding the secret meeting at the house of his elder sister Sura Bekhaung tried to A suspect hidden in dark was Gone Nar village hid in dark attack the team members with arrested by residents in the of Ye Paw restaurant in Myo- a 14-inch knife. He was over- ward and sent to the police ma north ward. The residents powered and arrested together station in Maungtaw Township found and sent him to Myoma with the weapon. The suspects at night of 21 July, according to police station as he resisted are under legal examination yesterday report of Myanmar them. to ascertain whether they are News Agency. The suspect is being in- connected with any terrorist or- Ji Yar Man, 18, son of Adu vestigated under the law. — Documentary photos show 31 suspects arrested in Maungtaw ganization. —Myanmar News Township on 22 July, 2017. Photo: State Counsellor Office Yaw Kain from Shwe Zarr Myanmar News Agency Agency Information Committee International news Illegal good deterred at Panda cub at Tokyo zoo growing well, Yaypu and Mayanchaung can now crawl on its own check points A combined team comprised Yangon- Myawady road to on Tokyo — A female panda cub celebrated in Japan as well as er Shin Shin and father Ri Ri. of officers and staff from the 22 July. born last month at a Tokyo zoo China. Their previous cub died in 2012, departments concerned is The combined team is is growing well and can now The cub weighed 1,656.5 less than a week after its birth checking for illegal goods checking at Yaypu and Ma- crawl, as well as move its head grams and was 34.1 centimeters at Japan’s oldest zoo, which at Yaypu and Mayanchaung yanchaung inspection gate. from side to side, zoo officials long in a checkup on Saturday, opened in 1882. According to check points which were reo- They stopped and searched said Sunday. which marked 40 days since its the zoo, the 12-year-old mother pened on 1 March, according the 12 wheels at the Ma- The giant panda cub has birth, the zoo said, adding the panda is breastfeeding the cub to a report. yanchaung inspection gate drawn public attention since cub can also slightly open its and helping it discharge waste. There were 587 exported and seized the illegal goods, its birth at the Ueno Zoologi- eyes. “The mother appears to be vehicles and 556 imported ve- Brake Fluid (1116kg) and cal Gardens on 12 June. It is The zoo also said the cub stable in rearing its cub,” said hicles along Mandalay-Muse Grease (2333 kg), estimated the first panda cub born there was seen crawling from 17 July Mikako Kaneko, a zoo official. Pyidaungsu road as well worth Ks 7.529 million as they since 2012. The zoo has been and two days later, and has hair The zoo will continue monitor- as 52 exported vehicles and have no official documents. closely monitoring the growth growing from its limbs. ing the mother and cub round 122 imported vehicles along —GNLM of the cub, whose birth was The cub was born to moth- the clock. — Kyodo News

Vehicle accidents on the 21 fall ill after drinking toxic tea in northern India Yangon-Mandalay highway

NEW DELHI — At least 21 which they were soon rushed caused the poisoning. A man- people have fallen ill after drink- to a local health centre,” he said. hunt has also been launched A Shwe Sin Setkyer Express to Mandalay from Nay Pyi ing toxic tea at a beverage stall Three of the victims are to track down the owner of the bus carrying 50 people on the Taw on the same highway in the northern Indian state of said to be in critical condition tea stall who fled after reports Yangon-Mandalay highway rolled over and injured five Uttar Pradesh, a police official and have been referred to Vara- of poisoning in his beverage,” crashed yesterday before women out of a total of two said Sunday. nasi Trauma Centre in the holy he added. dawn and caused no injuries men and seven women pas- “The incident took place in town of Varanasi for treatment, Tea or chai (in Hindi and or fatalities. sengers. the state’s Mirzapur district. the official said. most other Indian languages) The bus collided with the The injured people were After consuming the tea from “A probe has been ordered is India’s most favourite drink. center guardrail near mile taken to Meiktila Hospital the roadside stall, the victims into the incident and tea sam- And thousands of roadside marker 248/2. by the Thee Gone Highway complained of uneasiness and ples from the stall have been joints sell the beverage across Later in the day, a Dai- Police.—Than Oo (Lay Myit started vomiting, following sent for testing to ascertain what India. —Xinhua hatsu Hijet vehicle headed Hnar) 24 july 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 7 Thousands ordered to evacuate as heavy rains hit northeast Japan

TOKYO — Tens of thousands of and more than 100 houses had people in northeast Japan were been inundated by floodwaters, told to evacuate their homes on the official said. No injuries or Sunday as heavy rain caused deaths have been reported, but major flooding and cut some rail the authorities were still inves- links, authorities said. tigating, he added. Some bullet The storm follows freak rains trains running to and from Akita in southwestern Japan earlier have been suspended because this month that left at least 25 of the heavy rains, East Japan people dead. Railway said on its website. Almost 25,000 people in Akita “There is a significant prefecture were ordered to evac- amount of water accumulating uate and around 65,000 more peo- in the land. Even if the heavy ple were advised to leave or told to rains stop, we will continue to prepare to leave the area, an offi- warn people to stay vigilant,” cial at Akita prefecture told Reu- the Akita prefecture official said. ters. Several rivers were flooding —Reuters

People gather at a waterfront as Typhoon Roke approaches Hong Kong, China, on 23 July 2017. Photo: New Zealand braces for Reuters more rain after severe storms lash south island Hong Kong lowers alert as Wellington — Residents also in recovery mode, said Mayor Typhoon Roke weakens in the two largest cities on New Dave Cull. “There’s still a lot of Zealand’s south island began re- water lying around, including on turning to their homes on Sun- roads, there’s still lots of slips, HONG KONG — Hong Kong The alert was lowered to 1 by nese state media said. All 12 day, despite state of emergencies most of them have been partly lowered a typhoon alert on evening. were safely rescued. still in place, after a severe storm cleared but there’s a lot of debris Sunday evening as Typhoon At 6 pm local time, Roke In Hong Kong, a spokes- caused flooding and forced hun- around and, to complicate things, Roke weakened, with the local was estimated to be 180 kilo- man for the international air- dreds of homes to be evacuated. it’s freezing now,” he said. airport and transport authori- meters west-northwest of port, one of the busiest in the MetService meteorologist Local media reported many ties rushing to restore normal Hong Kong and was forecast world, said about half a dozen Angus Hines said the weather people who were evacuated operations in the Asian finan- to move west or west-north- flights to and from the city were system which lashed New Zea- across eastern parts of the south cial hub. west at about 20 kilometers per canceled and more than 300 land over the past four days had island were returning home on The Hong Kong Observa- hour across inland Guangdong flights were delayed due to the passed, but other storms “were Sunday, however some may have tory on Sunday morning raised and continue to weaken, the typhoon. lining up to bring more rain”. to stay away for days to come its typhoon alert to 8 — close to observatory said. Local trains were oper- The largest city Christchurch due to flooding. The meteorolog- the top rating of 10 — as Roke Guangdong province, ating normally, but some bus was mopping up after the Heath- ical service said some areas had was expected to make landfall which borders Hong Kong, is- and ferry services were can- cote River burst its banks and received more than triple the over the eastern part of the city. sued a level 3 alert, the China celed earlier in the day, as flooded southern parts of the city monthly average rainfall in two A reading of 8 means busi- Meteorological Administration per announcements on gov- on Saturday, causing evacuations days. The heaviest recorded fall nesses, government offices and said on Saturday night. On Sun- ernment websites. The an- in lower-lying areas of the city, was 266 millimetres (10.5 inches) schools stay closed, including day, a cargo ship with 12 people nual book fair was temporar- said authorities. The island’s sec- north of Dunedin over a 48-hour banks, port operations and the aboard capsized in waters off ily closed due to the typhoon. ond largest city, Dunedin, was period.—Reuters Hong Kong stock exchange. the coast of Guangdong, Chi- —Reuters

Philippine gov’t to intensify offensive to quell IS terrorists: military

MANILA — The Philippine south Mindanao region. forces and the police will come government on Sunday warned “With the overwhelming vote after you without let-up,” he said. Islamist militants and their sym- of confidence from our legisla- “The ones who should worry pathizers to surrender or face the ture and the ardent support of are the members of the terror- full force of the law. the Filipino people, your defence ist-extremist group, the law vio- Defence Secretary Delfin department will strive even more lators, the supporters and sympa- Lorenzana issued the warning a to deal with the rebellion decisive- thizers of the extremist-terrorist day after the Philippine Congress ly and expeditiously,” Lorenzanna group and not the ordinary peo- approved the extension of martial said in a statement. Lorenza- ple.” Some 700 militants affiliated law in the entire Mindanao until na urged militants to return to with IS overran Marawi City in the end of the year. the government fold, saying the the southern Philippines on 23 He said security forces are government is ready to welcome May, prompting the government determined to defeat terrorism them anytime they want without security forces to launch a series Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte(C) visits the troops engaged in the within the next five months when battle with the Maute group in Marawi City, the Philippines, on 20 July any conditions. “But if you persist of airstrikes to crush the insur- martial law is enforced in the 2017. Photo Xinhua in your crooked ways, the armed gents.—Xinhua 24 july 2017 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar The habit of reading and studying history

Khin Maung Oo anmar who became famous through velop reading habits. Going to libraries history, calling the subject “the founda- reading. To put it simply, there were and literacy must be encouraged. For tion of politics” or “the study of our English philosopher Sir Francis Ba- only a meager amount of books in our the latter, a librarian plays an impor- society, our world and humankind.” con said, “Reading maketh a full man.” salad days, compared to reading ma- tant role. Being a librarian is a digni- In fact it highlighted two things to Since our youth these words have been terials which are present nowadays. fied profession and one that deserves us. Although Google may be a place of deeply etched in our minds. In fact, Cutting-edge technology paves ways respect. They must have qualities of great help and importance for us we it encouraged us to read books and for us to go to the world library—Goog- persuading people to read. Nowadays, must turn our steps towards librar- thus we learnt to understand the value le and web pages. It really helped us reading habits are weakening among ies which are really good and perfect of reading. Some of my friends were greatly. people. I am afraid that our children sources of knowledge. The other thing less interested in reading, but due to But, on 20th July 2017 State will become narrow-minded. Instead, is that today’s children are becoming our encouragement, reading became Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi I would like them to love reading less interested in history. It can also acquired hobbies for them. Wonder- said some noteworthy words regard- books and reading materials. Search- lead us to ignorance of politics. In fully enough, we found out that a dull ing reading. The State Counsellor ing Google for a fact on the internet brief, our authorities should take this childhood friend became a well-known said, “Reading can be categorized into is not sufficient to become a reader matter into serious consideration—es- lawyer in our native town. I came to two—academic reading and reading as because it will give only the outlooks tablishment of good libraries and in- know that he was very fond of reading a hobby. I would like to claim that the and opinions of compilers of Google.” stilling in our youths the love of books books. His thirst for knowledge and world would be a very narrow place for She also noted the decreasing number and reading. This should be done on his habit of reading books brought him a man without the habit of reading. It of distinction winners in the subject of a priority basis as we need educated up to this stage. There are numerous would be a life devoid of meaning for history in matriculation exam results, citizens for our democracy to survive people all over the world including My- him. This is why children need to de- stressing the importance of studying and to thrive. Buddhism and Prevalence of Law and Order

Dr. Bhaddanta Candævaræbhivaµsa did not use to stay at one place for a long that all of the bhikkhus could hear it. In (Kyaikkalok Sayardaw) time. In accordance with the Buddha’s this way, all the Sangha had an opportu- Pro-Rector instructions, “Caratha bhikkhave cæri- nity to know the disciplinary rules laid International Theravada Buddhist kaµ” etc., they went round among the down by the Buddha, and had a chance to Missionary University, Yangon people and carried out the welfare of all follow them. It was not sure to read those the humans. They distributed the Bud- rules recorded on the books. When the About 588 BC, Buddhism appeared in dha’s Teaching among the people. They afore-said method enacted, as the Sangha the world. Before Buddhism, there were themselves practised dhamma for the had to listen to every fifteenth days of no firm Law and Order in the religious attainment of Magga and Phala and also the months, the disciplinary rules were societies. It is found that only when the they taught it to the lay-people. In this established in the heart of the Sangha. It Buddhism appeared, the Law and Order way, they got belief from the lay-people. was a good system for the Sangha order. by the name of Dhamma and Vinaya Finally, the knowledge of the disciplinary By performing this, it was understood to started to appear. rules promulgated by the Buddha were be the Sangha-performance. By the words of Dhamma and given in exchange among one another, By performing (uposatha), the Dr. Bhaddanta Candævaræbhivaµsa Vinaya, Dhamma means policy and distributed and recorded by them. In this bhikkhus not only recognized the disci- Vinaya is Law. These two were the law way, the disciplinary rules promulgated plinary rules, but also it gave rise to the with Law. If, among the Sangha, there and order in the establishment of the by the Buddha reached to all the bhikkhus unity of the Sangha. Then, the bhikkhus is a bhikkhu who breaks the rules, must Order of the Sangha. on time. could follow the rules and could know the be taken into action in accordance with The Buddha established the Law and It is very interesting mode that the date. The number of the bhikkhus from procedure of Vinaya. Order in the Sangha through performing disciplinary rules were distributed by the different places had been counted, and the After that, he has to continue to recite the two Dhamma and Vinaya to pervade bhikkhus from generation to generation. respect from bhikkhunøs had been won. the next division. In this way, the Order of in it. Wherever He arrived, the Bud- Every full moon day and new moon The Law was to be practically followed. If the Sangha, from the time of the Buddha dha taught by himself the fundamental day of the months, all the bhikkhus at the it was practiced only when knew, but not up to now, is preserved by the bhikkhus principles called ‘Ovædapætimokkha’ to place where they reached, had to assemble practiced if not knew. This idea (policy) by handing down the rules from gener- bhikkhus every full moon day and New in the fixed place by Elder bhikkhus with- was from about over 2500 years ago. If it ation to generation, by taking action by moon day. Ovæda-pætimokkha means out fail. If they were absent due to illness is still to be used until now. The Buddha giving punishment in accordance with only the three stanzas: “Khantø paramaµ or Sangha’s affairs, they had to give their himself, within twenty years after en- the Law, by re-accepting him by the tapo titikkhæ”, etc. All the bhikkhus consent to the assembly of the Sangha. lightened, regularly preached the doctrine Sangha. By making the rules flourished around there were surely to go there and When the Sangha were all together (in so-called ‘Ovædapætimokkha’ to the bhik- the law and order will be established and had to listen Ovædapætimokkha taught Simæ), they were to submit the list of khus twice a month. The bhikkhus also the Sangha’s order becomes stable and by the Buddha. This is a task that the Sangha who gave their consent. And also regularly recited the Law so-called Vinaya steady. There is a saying, “When there is fundamental principle of the Dhamma they had to proclaim their purity (pærisud- twice a month. In this way, the doctrine Vinaya, there is Sæsana”. It is also said is firmly established in the Order of the dhi) in order to know how they followed and the rules so-called dhamma-vinaya that Vinaya is the life of the Sæsana. If so, Sangha. The heart of the Order of Sangha the disciplinary rules promulgated by the have been established and pervaded in the should not the Law be said the life of the is fastened with dhamma. Buddha. heart of the bhikkhus. human society. It is to be considered. To The Buddha, from time to time, used The bhikkhus had to declare the The Buddha’s disciplinary rules are conclude, the dhamma-vinaya in Sæsana is to promulgate the disciplinary rules for the current date, state the number of Sangha divided into seven divisions: Nidæna, the same with the Law of human society. order of the Sangha. assembled, and since there were bhik- Pæræjika, Sanghædisesa, Aniyata, Nis- Among the dhamma and vinaya laid down There was no media to distribute khunøs at that time, they had to report saggiya-pæcittiya, Suddha-pæcittiya, and by the Buddha, the dhamma makes our these disciplinary rules. As nowadays, the admonition requested by the bhik- Pæ¥idesaniya. During the Sangha’s perfor- mind steadfast and vinaya makes to have these were also not recorded on the books. khunø-sangha. (Bhikkhunø-sangha had to mance (Uposathakamma), the appointed discipline. These dhamma and vinaya Only the bhikkhus, who had a good receive the admonition from the bhik- bhikkhu to recite Pætimokkha (discipli- not only maintain the Buddha-sæsana but chance to hear these rules by themselves, khu-sangha twice monthly.) nary rules) asks whether they follow the also bring about the benefits of all human took responsibility and distributed them After that, a learned and able bhikkhu rules or not whenever a division has been societies. So, this article presents that it handing down from generation to genera- had to recite the disciplinary rules laid recited. The Sangha responses by remain- is necessary to make the dhamma and tion. Bhikkhus, at the time of the Buddha, down by the Buddha to that day in order ing silent that they live in accordance vinaya flourished everywhere. 24 july 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 9

Myanmar and Viet Nam sign MoU for Press Release bilateral real estate development Appointment of ambassador agreed

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Mrs. Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Mrs. Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel was born in Minden, Germany on 17th July 1953. She Studied English, Spanish and Development Economics from 1975 to 1979 and obtained a Diploma in Applied Linguistics and Development Economics from Heidelberg Univer- sity of Germany in 1979. Moreover, she studied at the University of Wisconsin, USA from1980 to 1982 and received a Master’s Degree in African Studies. She joined the Federal Foreign Office of Ger- many in 1984 and had served in various capacities at the Federal Foreign Office and German Embassies in Tanzania, Austria, and the United States of America till 2007. Afterwards, she served as a Visiting Professor for International Relations at the German speaking Andrássy Gyula University of Budapest, Hungary from 2007 to 2008. She had also served as the Ambassador of Germany to Hungary from 2008 to 2011 and to Nigeria from 2011 to 2014. Since September 2014, she has been serving as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Finland. She is married, with two children.—Ministry of Foreign Af- Signing ceremony in progress. Photo: Soe Win (MLA) fairs

REAL estate organizations facilitate economic progress the procedures, laws and tech- in Myanmar and Viet Nam and investment. niques used in Viet Nam. They signed a memorandum of un- “Viet Nam, a rapidly de- (the Vietnamese) also want to Press Release derstanding on 18 July in Ha- veloping country, is eager to know procedures for invest- noi with the hope of improving make investments in Myan- ment in Myanmar.” Appointment of property development sectors mar, and now they have paved The signing ceremony in both nations. the way by signing the MoU,” was attended by U Tin Maung ambassador agreed The MoU between the said U Aung Tun, vice chair- and U Aung Tun, chairman Myanmar Real Estate Service man of the Myanmar Real and vice chairman of the My- The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Development Association and Estate Service Development anmar Real Estate Develop- has agreed to the appointment of Mrs. Maria Alicia Cuzzoni de the Viet Nam Real Estate Ser- Association. “Additionally, the ment Association and 15 other Sonschein as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of vice Association is expected to MoU will help us understand members. — Soe Win (MLA) the Argentine Republic to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Mrs. Maria Alicia Cuzzoni de Sonschein earned Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science specialization in International Re- lations from the Argentine Catholic University (USA), Buenos Suspected food, drugs and cosmetics to be tested Aires. Since she graduated from the National Foreign Service Institute in 1980, she has served at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by FDA at public health education exhibition and Worship as well as the Argentine Consulate General and Embassies abroad in various capacities. At present, she has A public health education ex- tes test free of charge. The will give public talks to pro- been serving as Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the hibition will be held to prevent visitors can also bring their mote awareness of the danger Kingdom of Thailand. She speaks English, French and Italian. and fight against the illegal, medicines, foods and cosmet- of the illegal, sub-standard, Mrs. Maria Alicia Cuzzoni de Sonschein will be concurrently sub-standard, generic prod- ics for testing at the exhibition. generic and non-prescribed accredited as Argentine Ambassador to the Republic of the ucts and medicine that has not The items should not be medicines. Union of Myanmar with residence in Bangkok.—Ministry of been prescribed by a physician expired and this is only the “We will let the public be Foreign Affairs in Tatmadaw Hall in Yangon preliminary test and confirma- aware of the medicines which on 29 and 30 July. At the cere- tion can be made only in Nay are officially distributed in My- mony, the FDA will test items Pyi Taw”, said Dr. Theingi Zin anmar. free of charge if the visitors from FDA. Besides we will also show Man hit by train killed in Thaton Township want to ensure the safety of There will be about 130 how to distinguish legal med- the medicines, foods and cos- booths including the FDA icines from illegal ones”, she A 20-YEAR-OLD man who was mile posts 135/20 and 135/21 due metics they are using, said Dr. branches from states and said. killed when he was hit by a train to mortal injuries. The man was Theingi Zin, the director of the regions, the medicine com- Currently, 40 per cent of in Thaton Township was identi- believed to have been crossingthe Food and Drugs Administra- panies, other FDA-related the medicines in the market fied by police as Shwe Than, also railroad to visit his grandma’s tion (FDA). private associations, the tra- are illegal drugs, expired known as Phyu Phwe. home for a funeral. Patient check-ups will also ditional medicine department drugs, and generic drugs. The victim was struck by the The train applied its emer- be performed, officials said. and medicine and medical The FDA said it will No. 15 train heading from Nay Pyi gency braking system, but was “At the ceremony, the FDA equipment trading at the ex- inspect drug stores and Taw on the Yangon-Mawlamyine unable to stop in time. will check for osteoporosis, hibition. shops this financial year. railroad on Saturday night. Au- Police are still investigating conduct eyes test, and diabe- Moreover, the physicians — May Thet Hnin thorities said he died between the case.—Thet Oo (Thaton) Invitation to young writers for Sunday section The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short stories from young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation Platform. Interested candidates can send their works to the Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon or by email to [email protected] with the following information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, opinion, etc.), (2) Real name and (if different) your penname,(3) Your level of education, (4) Name of your School/College/University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted piece is your original work and has not been submitted to any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact information (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial Department, The Global New Light of Myanmar news office 24 july 2017 10 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar World Briefs

Two Japanese climbers found dead in Swiss Alps Geneva — Two Japanese climb- ers reported missing in the Swiss Alps were found dead Saturday, local police said. The Bernese police believe the two, identified as a 73-year- old man and a 55-year-old woman, fell near the peak of the 4,107-meter Monch, one of the three popular peaks of the Swiss Alps along with Eiger and Jungfrau. The Japanese Foreign Ministry said the families of the climbers want their names with- held.—Kyodo News

UN Security Council Members of Asia Press International, including founder Akihiro Nonaka (far L), talk about their experiences of news gathering at a symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the group’s launch, in Tokyo on 22 July 2017. Photo: Kyodo News to meet Monday on Jerusalem violence - Group of freelance journalists marks 30th anniversary diplomats UNITED NATIONS — The United Tokyo — Marking the 30th an- images to newspapers, maga- nalist after overcoming a serious 2011 triple disasters of the north- Nations Security Council will niversary of its founding, a group zines and TV stations with the disease, telling some 100 people eastern Japan, Furui started vis- meet on Monday to discuss the of freelance journalists shared its support of Asia Press. in the audience, “I felt as if I could iting a small housing complex for bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestin- experiences of news gathering at Among its members, Take- do anything at that time.” evacuees from the Fukushima ian violence for years, diplomats a symposium Saturday in Tokyo. haru Watai has covered con- Since first visiting Gaza and Daiichi nuclear accident and met said on Saturday. “We have followed what flict-torn areas in the world, in- the West Bank with her camera with two women in their late 70s Sweden, Egypt and France mainstream media do not re- cluding Afghanistan and East as a rookie journalist at the age from the mountainous village of requested the meeting to port,” said Akihiro Nonaka, Timor, with small video cameras. of 40, Furui has focused mainly Iitate, near the troubled power “urgently discuss how calls for founder of Asia Press Interna- “While I sent daily images on Palestinian issues, in addition plant. “They have been forced de-escalation in Jerusalem can be tional. “We have sought to con- and reports of battle zones to to reporting about Afghanistan, to leave their homeland unrea- supported,” Sweden’s Deputy UN duct journalism differently from Japanese broadcasters, I really Bosnia-Herzegovina and Ugan- sonably. In that sense, they over- ambassador, Carl Skau, posted on major news organizations, so we wanted to cover those living in da. lapped with those in Palestine,” Twitter. could achieve our role of ensur- warzones,” Watai said. Well known for her doc- she said. Israel sent extra troops into ing development of democracy.” In covering the US war on umentary films focusing on Her long-period shooting the occupied West Bank on Sat- Independent journalists not Iraq, for instance, the US govern- unknown lives of Palestinian evolved into her latest documen- urday and raided the home of the only from Japan and but other ment’s version of events would be women, Furui said during the tary film, “Moms of Iitate — To- Palestinian attacker who stabbed Asian nations, including the Phil- reported by major new organi- symposium, “I was aware that gether with the Soil.” to death three Israelis on Friday, ippines and South Korea, have zations, “but I aimed to report there are preserves of women Coverage of Asian Press the military said.—Reuters joined Asia Press. how ordinary Iraqi people were in Muslim lives that men cannot members also include children’s “We have established coop- affected and killed during the step into. I thought I, as a wom- institution in Japan, Japan-U.S. Syrian warplanes erative relations with Asian jour- war,” he said. an, would be able to shoot such alliance and the issues involv- nalists to make our world better,” His efforts resulted in some aspects.” ing Okinawa. Nonaka said, “No strike Eastern Ghouta said Nonaka, also a professor at documentary films and books “I have visited several plac- matter how you work, freelanc- area near Damascus Graduate School of Journalism about those who lost their loved es in the world, and I have tried to er or employed, we, as journal- at Waseda University. ones. know how those living there live ists, need to pursue what we DAMASCUS — Syrian warplanes They have contributed their Mizue Furui, meanwhile, left and what they think,” she added. need to report beyond borders.” carried out airstrikes in the East- stories, photographs and video her office job to become a jour- In the wake of the March —Kyodo News ern Ghouta area east of Damas- cus on Sunday, despite ongoing ceasefire in the area, the Syrian Iran denies Trump’s demand to release imprisoned Americans Observatory for Human Rights said. TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign ments by the United States would pendence of Iranian Judiciary, in which it threatens other coun- The monitoring group Ministry rejected the US Presi- not affect the Iranian Judiciary’s adding that Iranian Judiciary is tries and interferes in their in- said the airstrikes hit the towns dent Trump’s demand to release determination to prosecute and responsible to deal with the be- ternal affairs. The spokesman of Douma and Ain Terma in detained Americans, describing punish the violators of Iran’s law haviors and moves that would also urged Washington to im- rebel-held Eastern Ghouta on it as “interfering and unaccept- and national security,” Foreign threaten the national security. mediately release the Iranian Sunday. able,” Tasnim news agency Ministry Spokesman Bahram He also said that the US nationals who have been jailed There was no immediate reported on Sunday. “The med- Qasemi was quoted as saying. administration is pursuing an in the United States on “false” comment from the Syrian gov- dlesome and threatening state- Qasemi stressed the inde- incorrect and illegal approach, charges.—Xinhua ernment or army.—Xinhua 24 july 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11 Eastern commander’s forces battle Mexican former state resistance in Libya’s Benghazi governor to be tried

BENGHAZI, (Libya) — Fighting between the self-styled Libyan for organised crime National Army and rival armed groups in Benghazi killed six MEXICO CITY — A former attorney general’s office said troops and wounded eight as state governor from Mexico’s in a statement that the judge the LNA advanced into the last ruling party will stand trial for gave prosecutors six months pockets of resistance in eastern engaging in organised crime to proceed with the investi- Libya’s largest city, a command- and handling funds of illicit gation against 43-year-old er said on Saturday. origin after a judge reviewing Duarte. The LNA, led by Khali- evidence approved the case, According to prosecutors, fa Haftar, also carried out air the attorney general’s office Duarte headed an organisa- strikes on armed groups in the said on Saturday. tion consisting of at least nine city of Derna, further east, who Javier Duarte, who until other people, whose criminal fired back with anti-aircraft can- 2016 governed the Gulf coast operations were carried out non, witnesses told Reuters. state of Veracruz for President in Veracruz, the eastern Gulf Haftar’s eastern forces are A tank belonging to Libyan National Army fires towards Islamist Enrique Pena Nieto’s Insti- state of Campeche and Mexico engaged in a multi-sided conflict militants during clashes in the militants’ last stronghold in tutional Revolutionary Party City between 2011 and 2016. between factions that fought to- Benghazi. Photo: Reuters (PRI), has been accused by Shell companies were gether to oust veteran Libyan the opposition of siphoning off used by the organisation as leader Muammar Gaddafi in years of fighting. But street bat- was impeded by a large number millions of dollars during his a conduit for illicit funds, the 2011 but are now battling each tles continue as his LNA troops of mines in the area. He said six-year tenure. attorney general’s office said. other. face resistance from the Majlis 30 mines were dismantled on On Monday, Duarte was Duarte’s case has become A UN-backed government in Shura Thuwar Benghazi, an alli- Friday. extradited to Mexico from a symbol of government failure Tripoli is trying to bring stability ance of ex-rebels and Islamists. Haftar, a former Gaddafi Guatemala, where he was to root out graft, undermining to the North African OPEC mem- “Special forces carried out ally who turned against him, has captured in April after spend- support for the PRI, which has ber, but it is struggling to impose an attack on Friday on the last gained ground with support from ing months on the run. He been Mexico’s dominant party its authority. Haftar has so far resistance pockets of terrorism Egypt and the United Arab Emir- has denied any wrongdoing. for most of the past century. rejected the Tripoli government in Khraibeesh area and success- ates. Derna, some 380 km (235 Some doubts had surfaced in Corruption is shaping up as his forces advance in eastern fully the forces advanced and miles) east of Benghazi, is still the past few days about the to be a key issue in next year’s Libya. controlled several points,” an under the control of an alliance strength of the case against presidential election, with Two weeks ago, Haftar de- LNA commander, Mari El-Houti, of Islamists and former rebels him. However, after present- opinion polls showing the PRI clared Benghazi’s “liberation” said of the Benghazi operation. called the Derna Mujahideen ing 82 pieces of evidence in faces a serious risk of being in a televised speech after three El-Houti said the advance Shura Council.—Reuters hearings on Saturday, the voted out of office.—Reuters

Venezuelan’s opposition calls new strike, violence flares

CARACAS — Venezuela’s oppo- old has become famous for play- sition called a two-day national ing the national anthem on his strike against President Nicolas violin in front of security lines as Maduro after another day of vio- battles rage around him. lent clashes on Saturday where Paramedics attended Artea- the injured included a violinist ga in the street as blood poured famous for his musical protests. down his face. He later tweeted a The opposition coalition - video from hospital with a band- which organised a 24-hour shut- aged face and clutching his violin. down this week that was heeded “Neither rubber bullets nor by millions and paralysed large pellets will stop our fight,” said swathes of the South American Arteaga. “Tomorrow I will be nation - said the next strike would back in the streets.” be on Wednesday and Thursday. The opposition is stepping Mass marches were also up street tactics in what it dubs planned for Monday and Friday “hour zero” for Venezuela to try in an effort to force Maduro into and block the new Constituent aborting a controversial 30 July Assembly that Maduro wants to election for a new congress. create next weekend. The fast-escalating political Riot security forces take position while clashing with demonstrators rallying against Venezuela’s President The opposition is boycotting showdown in the South American Nicolas Maduro’s government in Caracas, Venezuela, on 22 July 2017. Photo: Reuters that vote, calling it a sham and OPEC nation comes after more demanding conventional elec- than 100 people have died and ference flanked by other coalition left, up against right-wing “ter- blocked them with armoured tions instead. thousands more been injured in officials. rorists” seeking a coup with the cars and riot shields. The Constituent Assembly, anti-government unrest since Foes accuse Maduro of turn- connivance of the United States Clashes ensued for several whose election rules appear demonstrations began in April. ing Venezuela into a dictatorship and foreign media. hours as hundreds of masked designed to guarantee a ma- “The Venezuelan people are and wrecking what should be a On Saturday, several thou- youths hurled stones and Molo- jority for the government even not giving up, they are valiant, prosperous economy. They want sand protesters sought to march tov cocktails at National Guard though it has minority popular they will come out to defend de- free elections and an end to two on the pro-Maduro Supreme troops firing tear gas from mo- support, could re-write the con- mocracy and the constitution,” decades of socialist rule. Court in support of alternative torcycles. stitution and disband the exist- opposition lawmaker Simon Maduro, 54, calls himself a magistrates appointed by the The injured included musi- ing opposition-led legislature. Calzadilla said at a news con- flag bearer for the international opposition. But security forces cian Wuilly Arteaga. The 23-year- —Reuters 24 july 2017 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Rome risks water rationing as drought-hit lake set to go offline

ROME — Authorities have or- ciano has fallen too much and we dered a halt to pumping water risk an environmental disaster.” out of a lake near Rome following Acea, the utility firm which a prolonged drought, a decision runs Rome’s water system, that could force city officials to has said that two years of low- impose water rationing in the er-than-average rainfall have Italian capital. dramatically reduced water lev- The head of the local Lazio els in reservoirs feeding the city, region, which is centered on with a prolonged, ongoing heat Rome, said on Saturday the ban wave making matters worse. on withdrawing water from Lake But Acea attacked the order Bracciano would come into force to turn off the taps at Bracciano, on 28 July. which is some 30 km (20 miles) “Sadly, it is a tragedy,” Nico- north of Rome, saying the region la Zingaretti told Tgcom24 TV had taken a “unilateral and ille- station. “The truth is Lake Brac- gitimate” decision.—Reuters

A Boeing 737-700 aircraft belonging to state-run Aerolineas Argentinas lands at Buenos Aires’ domestic airport, in 2014. Photo: Reuters Pope calls for dialogue and moderation after Jerusalem violence

World Bank orders Argentina to pay VATICAN CITY — Pope Fran- the hope that all sides would cis said on Sunday he was come forward with proposals $320 million over seized airline alarmed by the recent violence for “reconciliation and peace”. in Jerusalem and called for di- Three Israelis were BUENOS AIRES — The World Disputes (ICSID) ruled against dent Cristina Fernandez ordered alogue and moderation to help stabbed to death in a Jewish Bank’s arbitration tribunal has Argentina for “illegally expropri- the state seizure of the airline in restore peace. settlement in the Israeli-oc- ordered Argentina to pay $320 ating the investments” of Mar- 2008, alleging mismanagement. “I am following with trep- cupied West Bank on Friday, million plus interest and legal sans, the tribunal was quoted It has remained under state con- idation the grave tension and hours after three Palestin- fees to Spanish travel group saying in daily newspaper Clarin. trol since then. violence of recent days in Jeru- ians were killed in violence Marsans for expropriating its ICSID and a spokesperson Pro-business Macri has salem. I feel the need to express prompted by Israel’s installa- airline Aerolineas Argentinas SA for the office of Argentine Presi- been trying to dismantle state a heartfelt call for moderation tion of metal detectors at en- AERA.UL in 2008, a local news- dent Mauricio Macri did not im- controls on the economy im- and dialogue,” the pope told pil- try points to the Noble Sanctu- paper reported on Saturday. mediately respond to requests plemented during Fernandez’s grims gathered under blazing ary-Temple Mount compound The International Centre for comment. government since taking office sunshine in St Peter’s Square. in Jerusalem’s walled Old City. for Settlement of Investment Argentina’s former Presi- in 2015.—Reuters He called for prayers in —Reuters

Backing Qatar, Erdogan may have little room to manoeuvre in Gulf visit

ISTANBUL/ANKARA — Turkish for the solution of the dispute be- mat and an analyst at Carnegie President Tayyip Erdogan heads tween the brotherly nations of Europe. Nonetheless, Ankara is to the Gulf this weekend in an at- the region,” he said in comments negotiating from a “handicapped tempt to patch up the rift between after prayers on Friday. “Political position”, given its vocal support Qatar and its neighbours, but the problems are temporary, where- for Qatar, he said. firm Qatari ally may find himself as economic ties are permanent, “In terms of how much An- with little room to manoeuvre as and I expect the investors from kara can accomplish and how a mediator. Gulf countries to choose long- effective the potential mediation Saudi Arabia, the United term ties.” While looking to de- role that Turkey could undertake, Arab Emirates, Bahrain and fend Doha, Erdogan is also wary the expectations are quite low in Egypt cut ties and imposed sanc- of alienating its neighbours. He that regard.” tions on Qatar last month, accus- will visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait The dispute has so far prov- ing it of supporting terrorism. and Qatar during the two-day trip en intractable and Erdogan has Doha denies the charges. that starts on Sunday. said Saudi Arabia should solve In what has become the The UAE was Turkey’s sev- the crisis. region’s worst diplomatic crisis enth-largest export market last US Secretary of State Rex Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a ceremony in Istanbul, in years, the neighbours have year, worth $5.4 billion, while Sau- Tillerson shuttled between Gulf Turkey, on 21 July 2017. Photo: Reuters since issued more than a dozen di Arabia was No. 11 and Egypt countries last week but left with- demands, telling Qatar to close was No. 13, according to official out any firm signs the feud would tablished by Ankara after a 2014 whose roots are in political Islam, down Al Jazeera television, curb data. Turkey also wants to sell be resolved soon. On Friday, Till- agreement. Turkey says as many backed a Muslim Brotherhood relations with Iran and shutter a defence equipment to the Saudis. erson said he was satisfied with as 1,000 soldiers could eventually government in Egypt before it Turkish military base. “This visit, in a way, would Qatar’s efforts to implement an be stationed there. was overthrown in 2013. Erdogan has said the de- help to demonstrate that despite agreement to combat terrorist There are also ideological “There has been diplomatic mands are unlawful and has its positioning as a firm backer financing, and urged Arab states ties. traffic before this visit. There have called for an end to the crisis, of Doha, Turkey still has the to lift the “land blockade”. Qatar’s neighbours have de- been high-level talks,” a Turkish citing the need for Muslim sol- ability to dialogue with the other Qatar, while not a major manded it end support for groups official told Reuters, speaking on idarity and strong trade ties in countries at the highest level, pri- trade partner for Turkey, holds such as the Muslim Brotherhood, condition of anonymity. “There is the region. marily Saudi Arabia,” said Sinan strategic importance not least seen by Gulf countries as a threat a climate in which some concrete “We will work until the end Ulgen, a former Turkish diplo- because of the military base es- to their dynastic rule. Erdogan, steps can be taken.”—Reuters 24 July 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar World 13 Cuba seeks to revive mining sector with new lead and zinc mine

MINAS DE MATAHAM- key-ally the Soviet Union, commercialise precious BRE, (Cuba) — A new lead the collapse of the econo- metals, base metals and and zinc mine in north- my and low commodities other minerals of interest. western Cuba is on track to prices. Cuba hopes foreign start production in October “We are now exploit- investment will boost its as part of the Caribbean ing the deposit below oxide economy that managed to island’s attempt to breathe cap,” said Emincar gen- climb out of a recession in fresh life in its mining eral manager Jose Vila, the first half of 2017. The is- sector, the joint venture adding that it could prove land is under severe strain Emincar overseeing the profitable to once more due to lower exports and project said this week. mine for gold there. a drop in cheap oil ship- While nickel exports The Castellanos mine ments from ally Venezuela. are already one of Com- holds reserves for 11 years The Castellanos munist-run Cuba’s main of exploitation, while the mine will employ nearly foreign currency earners, nearby Santa Lucia depos- 500 workers. The average the cash-strapped country it has enough for another monthly wage at around has untapped potential in 10 years, Vila said. Em- $50, plus $80 in pay for good other mineral deposits, incar will go on to exploit performance, is well above according to the US Geo- Employees work at the lead and zinc mine Castellanos in Minas de Matahambre, Cuba, on that deposit, tweaking its the average state wage of logical Survey. 20 July 2017. Photo: Reuters factory accordingly, once $30. The $278 million Cas- the Castellanos mine is “This is a village that tellanos mine will produce commodities giant Trafig- Justo Hernández Pérez, “This is just the start.” exhausted. didn’t have much work,” annually 100,000 tonnes ura and Cuban state firm Emincar deputy general Many mines, includ- In its annual invest- said Guillermo Fabelo, a of zinc concentrate and Geominera. manager, during a visit ing a gold mine at the site ment portfolio released mechanic at the new mine 50,000 tonnes of lead con- “We are reviving the by foreign journalists on of the new Castellanos late last year, Cuba pub- whose father was a miner. centrate, said executives small and medium-size Thursday to the mine in mine, were abandoned lished dozens of opportu- “And this a project that will at Emincar, the venture mining sector in Cuba the province of Pinar del in the 1990s and 2000s in nities for foreign investors get many people back on between Swiss-based from this investment,” said Rio. the wake of the fall of then to explore, exploit and their feet.”—Reuters

EU’s car regulator warns Firefighters gain on California against car diesel ban in cities wildfire, some evacuees return

BRUSSELS — Banning major carmakers have er did raise the prospect LOS ANGELES — A wild- of Forestry and Fire Pro- allowed to return home, diesel cars in European invested heavily in diesel of an EU testing agen- fire in central California tection (Cal Fire). officials said. cities could hamper au- technology, which offers cy if national regulators was contained enough on The blaze, 40 per cent At the same time, the tomakers’ ability to invest more efficient fuel burn failed to spot more emis- Saturday for authorities contained as of Saturday high temperatures this in zero-emission vehicles, and lower carbon diox- sions-test cheats. to consider allowing more afternoon, was named af- weekend are a concern for the European Union’s ide emissions than gaso- Munich, home to car- people back to their hous- ter a road near where it the nearly 4,500 firefighters commissioner for indus- line-powered cars. maker BMW, has become es, a day after evacuation erupted in the foothills of handling the blaze. try has warned the bloc’s But since Volkswagen the latest German city to orders were lifted for a gold the Sierra Nevada moun- “We’ve gotten ahead of transport ministers. (VOWG_p.DE) admitted consider banning some rush era town that was pre- tains. the fire enough that we be- In a letter seen by in 2015 to cheating on US diesel vehicles. Environ- viously threatened. The wildfire had forced lieve we’ll be able to main- Reuters, Commissioner emissions tests, worries mental groups say diesel The Detwiler Fire just about 2,000 residents of the tain some greater control Elzbieta Bienkowska said about vehicle pollution bans in cities can cut ni- outside Yosemite National historic gold-mining town of it through this hot spell,” there would be no benefit have left the entire auto trogen oxide emissions Park has scorched 75,500 of Mariposa to flee their said Brandon Vaccaro, a in a collapse of the market industry under scrutiny. and force automakers to acres (30,550 hectares)and homes on Tuesday as it spokesman for Cal Fire. for diesel cars and that the A particular concern is design cleaner vehicles. destroyed more than 120 bore down on them. The fire’s main front short-term focus should emissions by diesel cars Experts who have structures, including 60 Authorities have since is near the communities of be on forcing carmakers of nitrogen oxide, which seen the letter to minis- homes, since it broke out lifted evacuation orders Coulterville and Dogtown, to bring dangerous nitro- is blamed for causing res- ters say the commissioner on Monday, according to for the town. On Satur- north of the larger town of gen oxide emissions into piratory diseases. appeared to be bowing to the California Department day, more residents were Mariposa.—Reuters line with EU regulations. In the letter, Bien- carmakers’ demands. “While I am convinced kowska told ministers “Her letter contained that we should rapidly she was concerned that some important state- head for zero-emission the latest emissions vio- ments that we believe vehicles in Europe, pol- lations at Audi and Por- show the industry’s lob- icymakers and industry sche (PSHG_p.DE) were byists have scored a big cannot have an interest discovered by prosecutors win,” Bernstein analyst in a rapid collapse of the and not Germany’s vehi- Max Warburton said in a diesel market in Europe cle and transport author- report. as a result of local driving ities. “They have likely bans,” Bienkowska said. Bienkowska’s letter argued that castigating “It would only de- also called for all cars with or banning diesel would prive the industry of nec- excessively high levels of harm the industry’s earn- essary funds to invest in nitrogen oxide emissions ings and employees, harm zero-emissions vehicles,” to be taken of European efforts to reduce carbon she said in the letter, dated roads, but said carmakers dioxide and harm owners 17 July. should act on a voluntary of current vehicles.”— Germany’s three basis. The commission- Reuters 24 JULY 2017 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar ‘Blade Runner’ sequel a siren song for director Villeneuve

SAN DIEGO — Canadian direc- robots were hunted by police in a tor Denis Villeneuve had fended dystopian Los Angeles. off numerous requests to direct “We created a world that is big-budget sequels until he was an extension of the first movie, approached to make a follow-up a projection of its future, where to Ridley Scott’s 1982 neo-noir some laws and some rules will sci-fi film “Blade Runner.” be in relationship with the first (L-R) Director of the movie Denis Villeneuve and cast members Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas “I accepted to do ‘Blade Run- movie and not with today,” Ville- and Sylvia Hoeks participate in a panel for “Blade Runner 2049” during the 2017 Comic-Con International ner’ because it was meaningful,” neuve said. Convention in San Diego, California, US, on 22 July 2017. Photo: Reuters Villeneuve, the director of last The first film followed Harri- year’s cerebral alien sci-fi film son Ford as “blade runner” Rick system has broken down, where a cussed the sequel and debuted he had worked with Ford to evolve “Arrival,” told Reuters. Deckard, an expert on hunting Los Angeles police officer (Ryan new footage that showed a world the character of Deckard. “The resonance of the first the humanoid Replicant robots Gosling) stumbles upon a secret where Replicants and humans “There’s a melancholia that movie in my life, the love I have living on earth illegally, against a that could jeopardize society and live alongside each other, but not I like in the first movie that we for it, it’s worth it to take that backdrop of a futuristic Los Ange- seeks out Deckard, who has been in harmony. “The original film kept alive in Deckard, and some- risk,” he added. les depicted as a hybrid of East- missing for 30 years. explored the ethics of the creation thing taciturn, not someone who “Blade Runner 2049,” in ern and Western cultural influ- Villeneuve, Ford and Gosling of the Replicants and their utility talks a lot, and a sadness to the theaters on 6 October, will pick ences. In a new trailer released were joined by other cast mem- and we further developed those character that is there and exis- up 30 years after the events of this week, the sequel returns to a bers on Saturday at San Diego’s themes in this story,” Ford said. tential doubt,” the director said. the first movie, when human-like dystopian California after the eco- annual Comic-Con as they dis- Villeneuve told Reuters that —Reuters

Sons remember Princess Great love stories embody women’s Diana in film 20 years idea of romance: Shah Rukh after her death Mumbai — Shah Rukh proached him to do a love sto- LONDON — Britain’s Prince Wil- Khan believes the great- ry, which the actor turned liam and his brother Harry recall est of love stories are down. memories from their childhood 20 made by directors who “I really believed the years after the sudden death of are sensitive and un- director wasn’t sensitive their mother, Princess Diana, in derstand women’s enough, he just wanted a new television documentary to perspective about ro- to do a love story. be broadcast this week. mance. You don’t just do a The 90-minute film - “Diana, The actor, who is love story; you make it, Our Mother: Her Life and Lega- often called the ‘king of feel it, live it. And I think cy” - celebrates the life and work romance’ in Bollywood, Imtiaz is like that. I may Shah Rukh Khan . of Diana, Kensington Palace said says his most romantic not be romantic, but I am in a statement. films — “Dilwale Dulhaniya Photo: PTI extremely sensitive. Diana, the first wife of heir to Le Jayege”, “Dil Toh Paagal “To me, it can’t be a person the throne Prince Charles, was Hai” or “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” with lesser level of sensitivity killed in a car crash in Paris in — were made by men who lived the actor says Imtiaz Ali had directing me in a love story. Britain’s Prince William, the August 1997 when William was Duke of Cambridge, and the late romance. earlier approached him with I find Imtiaz sensitive, digni- aged 15 and Harry was 12. She Diana, Princess of Wales are seen Citing the examples of the idea of a man “trying to fied. These are not filmmaking was 36. in an undated photo released directors like Yash Chopra, commit suicide” but he instant- qualities, these are personal In the documentary, William by Kensington Palace on 23 July Aditya Chopra and Karan Jo- ly dismissed that and asked for qualities which translate into 2017. Photo: REUTERS — Queen Elizabeth’s grandson har, Shah Rukh says, “They’ve a “happier story”, giving birth your films or acting.” and second in line to the throne seen it from the perspective of to “Jab Harry Met Sejal”. The actor says he meets — and Harry are filmed talking UK on ITV (ITV.L) on Monday at what a woman wants and they “I haven’t seen Imtiaz’s people who say that it would about their childhood as they look 2000 GMT. embody that in the characters films, to be honest, but when I be difficult to be like his char- through photographs in a family A number of commemora- I play. I am not the forbidden met him, I found him extremely acters in real life but that is album assembled by Diana. tive events have been planned lover, it’s actually the desire to gentle and sensitive. Amongst not unattainable. “Everyday I Earlier this year, William to mark Diana’s death. have this.” the people I had worked with meet at least five people who spoke about how the shock of los- William and Harry attend- While Shah Rukh does not earlier, it was the same quality tell me, ‘You spoilt our life, we ing his mother still lingered two ed a private service earlier this consider himself a romantic that Yash ji, Adi, Karan (had). can’t be like you’. My answer decades after her death. Harry month to re-dedicate her grave person, he says he collaborates They are personally very to them would be, ‘It wouldn’t said he had sought counselling and the brothers have also com- with only those directors who different but also very sensi- be so spoilt if you just asked to help deal with the grief. missioned a statue to be erected have utmost respect for the tive.” your woman what she wants. The film, made by Oxford in her honor outside their official genre. Shah Rukh recalls how You never took the time to ask Film and Television, will air in the London home. —Reuters In an interview with PTI, a popular director once ap- her’. —PTI 24 July 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15

Exhibit in New York celebrates life of Muppets creator Jim Henson

NEW YORK — A new ex- familiar favourites like hibit featuring the work Miss Piggy and Kermit of Muppets creator Jim the Frog and Big Bird and Henson will go on per- all the things you would manent display in New expect to see at an exhi- York City on Saturday to bition about Jim Henson celebrate the career of and the Muppets," said the American puppeteer Miller. who brought to life such "But there's also a characters as Miss Piggy picture that emerges of and Big Bird. Jim Henson as an ex- "The Jim Henson perimental film maker, Exhibition," housed in a as someone who was al- new gallery space funded ways creatively restless by the City of New York and looking to do the next at the Museum of the thing," she said, adding Moving Image, features that museum staff wanted more than 300 artifacts to "permanently tell this related to Henson's ca- story." Henson's charac- Comedians performing entertainment program to raise funds for their aged counterparts. Photo: MNA reer, including 47 puppets, ters helmed "The Mup- character sketches, sto- pet Show" on TV between Comedians raise funds for aged counterparts ryboards, scripts, photo- 1976 and 1981, before graphs, iconic costumes appearing in numerous Famous comedians of ing Zagana, A-yaing, Bay group, Emperor group, The comedian associ- and more. Film and televi- films including 1992's "The Myanmar staged an en- Luwa, Myitta, Dain Daung, Myitta Shwezin group, ation of Yangon is provid- sion clips and behind-the- Muppet Christmas Carol," tertainment program for Ayeya, Kyaw Htoo, King New-Five group, Ha Nyi ing financial aid to come- scenes footage are pre- and 2011's "The Muppets." the second time at National Kong, Nyaung Nyaung, Naung group, Aphe Hnint dians of age 65 and above sented on more than 27 Henson, who died in Theatre in Yangon yester- Nga Pyaw Kyaw, Nyein Tharmya group, Lu-nge in September every year monitors and projections 1990 at the age of 53, was day evening to raise funds Chan, Htet Htet, Bayda, Star group, and Khitthit and medical assistance for throughout the gallery. also the creative mind for the aged comedians. Wetma, Moe Tain, Thee Kyemon group took part unhealthy comedians. — Interactive experiences behind the long-running Comedians includ- Lay Thee group, Five Star in the program. Myanmar News Agency allow visitors to try their children's show "Sesame hand at puppeteering on Street." screen and designing a The exhibit was or- Navy Curry" restaurant in Yokosuka to close puppet character. ganized by the Museum Barbara Miller, cura- of the Moving Image, lo- tor of the collections and cated in New York's bor- YOKOSUKA, (Japan) — A famous Navy Curry for the to the Japanese Imperial terward and the number exhibitions at the muse- ough of Queens, in collab- Japanese restaurant that last time on 31 August, cit- Navy by the British Royal of certified curry shops and um, says the exhibit ex- oration with the Henson has helped the naval port ing the heavy cost it would Navy in 1908. The success restaurants has now grown plores Henson's work for family, who donated many city of Yokosuka establish incur to renovate its aging soon led the local cham- to 42, helping to prop up film and television and his of the show's artifacts in its reputation as a "curry curry annex. ber of commerce to certify tourism in the Kanagawa transformative impact on 2013, The Jim Henson town" is in its final summer The curry became a hit Gyorantei in 1999 as the Prefecture city that hous- popular culture. It also Legacy and The Jim of operation. after the restaurant, in co- first to serve Navy Curry es a strategically important includes material from Henson Company, and in The restaurant, Gyor- operation with neighboring in the city, looking to make base for the US Navy and some of the puppeteer's cooperation with Sesame antei, says it has decided competitors, reproduced its it a major tourist draw. The Japan's Self-Defence Forc- lesser known film pro- Workshop and The Mup- to close after serving its recipe from the one given annex opened shortly af- es.—Kyodo News jects. "Of course there's pets Studio.—Reuters

Myanmar Programme Schedule 10:42 Am Yatana Theinga City and Shwe (24-7-2017, Monday) International Bo Yatanamingalar Palace Programme Schedule (11:00 Am ~ 03:00 Pm)- Sunday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) 6:00 Am 4:25 Pm ♦♦ Paritta by Hilly Region ♦♦ University of Distance (24-7-2017 07:00am ~ 25-7-2017 07:00am) MST (03:00 Pm ~ 07:00 Pm) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) Missionary Sayadaw Education (TV Lecture) - 7:00 Am Second Years (Chemistry) ♦♦ Breakfast News 4:45 Pm 7:35 Am ♦♦ Preparation for 29th SEA 07:03 Am News Prime Time ♦♦ MRTV Travelogue Games (Judo) 8:35 Am 5:05 Pm 07:27 Am Myanmar Delicate Artistic 07:03 Pm News ♦♦ Women in Myanmar ♦♦ This Weeks's Special Society Interest Creations-Gem Stone Painting) 07:26 Pm Food Trip (Ep-8)(Part-1) 9:10 Am 5:30 Pm ♦♦ World Heritage "Suk- ♦♦ Yes or No Talk Show 07:46 Am Dhamma School 07:53 Pm School for the Blind hothai" (Thinland) "Wealth or Dignity" 08:03 Am News 08:03 Pm News 9:40 Am (Part-1) ♦♦ Analysis For Myanmar 6:20 Pm 08:26 Am The Writer: Chit Oo Nyo (Part-1) 08:26 Pm Sons of the lake Movie ♦♦ Football Magazine 10:30 Am 6:35 Pm 08:53 Am Ngapali Beach: Fishing Villages 08:48 Pm A Simple And Peaceful Life) ♦♦ ABC (Agriculture) ♦♦ Law Affairs 11:15 Am 7:15 Pm 09:03 Am News ♦♦ Documentary (ASEAN) ♦♦ TV Drama Series 11:30 Am 8:00 Pm 09:26 Am SHWE SETTAW (Minbu) (09:00 Pm ~ 11:00 Pm) -Today Repeat (09:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) ♦♦ MRTV Youth's Pro- ♦♦ News/ International gramme News/ Weather Report 09:44 Am Strolling Along A Memory Link (11:00 Pm ~ 03:00 Am)- Sunday Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) 1:50 Pm 8:30 Pm U Pein Bridge (03:00 Am ~ 07:00 Am) -Today Repeat (07:00 Am ~ 11:00 Am) ♦♦ Fine Arts - Bosom of ♦♦ Talk Show (Myanmar and Dramatic Performance ASEAN) 10:03 Am News 2:30 Pm ♦♦ Documentary (Mandalay ♦♦ Tasty Trip Palace) 10:26 Am Crab Business (Part-I) Mud Crab (For Detailed Schedule – www.myanmaritv.com/schedule) ♦♦ TV Drama Series ♦♦ Pyi Thu Ni Ti 24 JuLY 2017 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar Singapore Myanmar defeats Brunei 4-1 in football loses, but win match audience’s heart Kyaw Zin Tun Brunei and Singapore played their last game of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Kyaw Zin Tun with knowledge that they can Under-23 qualifiers (Group F) win the qualifier even at the at Thuwanna Stadium, Yangon Myanmar could play at their draw of the match played keep- on yesterday. best form in Myanmar-Australia ing the ball in possession and Singapore still does not encounter in the 2018 Asia U-23 attacked the Myanmar ‘s side advance to the AFC champi- Qualifier Group F, 2nd match whenever there was opportu- onship because they lost all of though they were defeated 3-0 nity. their previous matches. by Australia. Myanmar’s lack of Myanmar was succumbed Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad of precision of goal scoring was to to give a goal at 5 minutes from Singapore scored at 12 min- blame for the loss of the match the start. Kamau fired home utes and during stoppage and could not snatch a point from close range. Myanmar Myanmar player and Australian player vying for the ball. Photo: MFF time after 90 minutes of play. from the draw of the match. though being scored, never Mohamad Hanafi Bin Mohd Myanmar played at their spare the effort and Aung Thu blunder. Phone Thitsar Min The third goal came in 50 Akbar scored at the 39-minute utmost effort with a strong hope hit home but the ball just found slapped out the header of an minute through the header of mark and Mohamad Taufik of gaining a qualifying chance. the Australia Goal keeper. Australian forward, but it hit the Australian striker, Sotiriyo. My- Bin Suparno at 86 minutes. Myanmar can win the qualifier At 30 minutes corner kick Australian right in front of the anmar got the scoring chances Azim scored for Brunei if they can get a point from the was given to Australia after goal and it went past Myanmar but squandered the chances to during stoppage time at the draw of the match. Australia Myanmar goal keeper made a goal keeper. lose 0-3 to Australia. half.

Ye Thwe Ni defeats Kayin Lay in the first round Nelly Korda, seeking to The competition was held under Arkar Min (Kyar Bayin), Aut Chin the supervision of Ministry of Lay (Taung Zalat) defeated Arkar emulate Health and Sports and sponsored Min by knock out at 1 minute 07 by Modern Myanmar Synergy seconds of first round. Soe Win sister, takes Group & H and S Group. Than and Aut Chin Lay will fight The semi-final of Myanmar’s at the final competition of 54 kilo third-round Lethwei challenge competitions class. were held in Thein Phyu Indoor In the 57 kilo class, Train LPGA lead Stadium in Yangon yesterday. (Tiger) fought with Super (Myo The special challenge match Set Thit) , Super defeated Train Bedminster, (NJ) — Rook- for Ye Thway Ni (Taung Kalay) by knock out. At the competition ie Nelly Korda used a late and Kayin Lay (a) Pha Da Wal of Yhu Klain Min (Myaing Ka- flourish to claim a two-stroke was held and Ye Thway Ni de- lay cement factory) and Dolay lead entering the final round feated by knock out Kayin Lay (Yoyar Bagan), Yhu Klain Min at the Marathon Classic on at 1 minutes and 40 seconds of defeated by Dolay by knock out Saturday in Sylvania, Ohio. the first round. The semi-final at 2 minutes 37 seconds of first The 18-year-old Korda competitions of 9th golden belt round. Super (Myo Set Thit) and Photo: Min Htet birdied her final two holes to champions were held as follow; Yhu Klain Min (Myaing Kalay finish 5-under-par 66 and re- In the 50 kilo class, Anbwar cement factory) will fight at the and Ba Htoo Maung (Yadana- Min Yazar and Phoe La Pyae will side at 15-under 198 at High- (Kyarphyu) matched with Thein final competition of 57 kilo class. bon), Yan Naing Htun defeated fight at the final competition of 67 land Meadows Golf Club. Soe (Aphyuyaung thwe thit), In the 60 kilo class, Zwe Linn Ba Htoo Maung by knock out at kilo class. South Korea’s Kim In- Thein Soe won Anbwar with the Aung (Thone Pan Hla) met with the 31 seconds of second round. In the 71 kilo class, Min kyung did her best to keep mark. At the competition of Zalat Sit Aung( Myaing Kalay cement Yan Naing Htun and Kyar Pauk Maung Maung (Taung Kalay) pace with a 68 but found her- Thwe (Taung Zalat) and Thabyay factory), Zwe Linn Aung won will fight at the final competition fought with Soe Htet Oo( STL), self trailing in second place af- Aung (Thone Pan Hla), Thabyay Sit Aung. At the competition of of 63 kilo class. Soe Htet Oo defeated with the ter Korda’s impressive finish. Aung defeated Zalat Thwe by Sein Lone Chaw (Bama Thwe) In the 67 kilo class, Shwe Min mark. At the competition Thwe “When you end on a knock out at 21 seconds of second and Hantharwaddy(Bama Thwe Yazar (Myaing Kalay cement fac- Thit Aung (Thone Pan Hla) and birdie, you’re just really ex- round. Thein Soe and Thabyay Thit), Sein Lone Chaw won with tory) met with Htun Naing Oo Saw Sa war (Doyar), Thwe Thit cited to play the next day Aung will fight at the final com- the mark. Zwe Linn Aung and (STL), Shwe Min Yazar defeated Aung defeated Saw Sa War by and get it doing, so I’m defi- petition of 50kg class. Sein Lone Chaw will fight at the Htun Naing Oo by knock out at 2 knock out at the 42 seconds of nitely excited,” said Korda, In the 54 kilo class, Khun final competition of 60 kilo class. minutes 12 seconds. At the com- the second round. Thwe Thit who is playing in her 19th Akar (1886 Mandalay) met with In the 63 kilo class, Kyar petition of Phoe La Pyae (Shwe Aung and Soe Htet Oo will fight LPGA event and first Mara- Soe Win Than (Yan Sit Nyein), Pauk (Yan Sit Nyein) fought Phoo) and Kyal Sin Phyo (Yoe at the final competition of 71 kilo thon Classic. “My mentality Soe Win Than defeated Khun with Saw Htoo Aung (Taw Win Yar Bagan), Phoe La Pyae (Shwe class. All the final fights of the hasn’t changed. It’s the same Akar by knock out at 2 minutes of Yoyar), Kyar Pauk defeated with Phoo) defeated Kyal Sin Phyo by 9th golden belt champion will be as the first two days. I just try second round. At the competition the mark. At the competition of knock out at the 1 minute and on 30 July. —Maung Sein Lwin to take it shot by shot really.” of Aut Chin Lay (Taung Zalat) and Yan Naing Htun(Thone Pan Hla) 50 seconds of first round. Shwe (Myama Alinn) —Reuters