State Counsellor Meets with CPPCC Chairman, Attends Int'l

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IS AT THE HEART OF BUILDING A NATION PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL ARTICLE Focus on transport to push MoSCO: working on national tasks, coordinating development in Chin State policies envisioned by State Counsellor, pursue peace PAGE-2 PAGE-8,9

Vol. VI, No. 12, 10th Waning of Tagu 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 29 April 2019 State Counsellor meets with CPPCC Chairman, attends int’l horticulture exhibition in Beijing

State counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the meeting with Mr. Wang Ying, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), at Kyauk Yu Thai State Guesthouse in China yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

THE 5th day of her visit sy and took a documentary photo ters U Thant Sin Maung, U Win sellor and entourage travelled to signed the guestbook of Myan- ONto China, State Coun- with everyone. Khaing and U Kyaw Tin, Deputy the 2019 Beijing International mar Garden and took a docu- sellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Next, the State Counsellor Ministers U Aung Htoo and U Horticultural Exhibition in Yang mentary photo with booth’s entourage visited the Myanmar went to attend a meeting with Sett Aung, Myanmar Ambassa- Ching and visited the Myanmar officials. embassy in Beijing yesterday Mr. Wang Ying, Chairman of dor U Thit Lin Ohn and other Garden booth where U Aung The horticultural exhibition morning. the Chinese People’s Political officials. Soe, permanent secretary of is showcasing 110 booths from They met with embassy Consultative Conference (CP- The State Counsellor was the Ministry of Commerce, and international countries and or- staff, military attaché, their fam- PCC), at Kyauk Yu Thai State then treated to a luncheon by booth organizer Daw Khin Htay ganizations and will be held until ilies and scholarship students Guesthouse. Mr. Wang Ying on behalf of the Kywel explained about the items 7 October. in China. The State Counsellor Accompanying the State President of China. on display. toured around inside the embas- Counsellor were Union Minis- Afterwards, the State Coun- The State Counsellor then SEE PAGE-3 29 APRIL 2019 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Focus on transport to push development in Chin State: VP U Henry Van Thio

VICE President U Henry Van Thio, who is currently in Chin State to inspect development projects, met with local people in Suarkhua which was recent- ly upgraded from a village to a town. On the way to Suarkhua, the Vice President inspected work on the expansion of the Matupi-Haka Road. At the meeting with local people in Suarkhua, Vice President U Henry Van Thio promised to set up the required offices and departmental organizations, in accordance with the rules and regulations, so that Suarkhua can meet the standards of a town. He expressed the hope that the town would see development Vice President U Henry Van Thio and officials inspect work on the expansion of the Matupi-Haka Road in Chin State yesterday. PHOTO : MNA in terms of security, rule of law, education, and health thanks High School, Basic Education level to encourage hard work. portation infrastructure has spoke about the requirements to new governmental depart- Primary School, and fire sta- He said the cooperation of the seriously impeded Chin State’s for regional development, and ments, and urged the residents tions in Suarkhua. A 16-bed hos- people is important at a time development, but everyone is officials in attendance told the to understand the efforts of the pital and a police outpost were when the Union Government is now working to improve that residents about the support Union Government. established in the area in 1978. striving for regional develop- sector in conjunction with the their respective department An administration office The slow pace of development. economic, societal, education, would be providing to address was established in Suarkhua ment in Chin State can be at- The Vice President said the and health sectors,” said the them. in 1892. From 1966 to 1974, the tributed to its poor transport government and the public must Vice President. Officials who spoke to the Suarkhua Village-tract was infrastructure, said the Vice join hands to produce effective He said the Chin people locals included State Ministers designated as a sub-township, President. He said the poverty development. The elevation of have always aided and support- U Soe Htet and U Shwe Htee under the office of a gazetted rate in Myanmar is 26 per cent, Suarkhua from village-tract to ed their other ethnic brothers Yo, Permanent Secretary U Win officer of sub-divisional rank. of which Chin State accounts for town is the fifth such promotion and sisters throughout the na- Tint of the Ministry of Construc- In 1974, Suarkhua was 76 per cent. in Chin State in the three years tion’s history. He expressed the tion, and Director-General Dr. designated as a village-tract He said this is why the peo- of civilian government rule. The wish that the Chin people main- Than Win of the Department of according to the constitution. ple of Chin need to work harder other village-tracts that have tain that tradition of support, Higher Education. It was raised to the level of a than the other states and re- been upgraded to towns are while participating in efforts for Later, the Vice President town on 25 April, 2019 upon the gions to develop their state. Kyin Dway and Ma Kwi Ein Nu bringing about national peace posed for a documentary photo residents’ demand. The Vice President said in the south, and Hnaring and and stability, and establishing a with all those in attendance. — The government has al- the village-tracts of Chin State Webula in the north. democratic federal Union. MNA ready opened a Basic Education have been promoted to the town “Underdeveloped trans- Afterwards, a local elder (Translated by GNLM)

Union NREC Minister inspects gardens in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area U Ohn Win, Union Minister for Zeyathiri Township and instruct- Natural Resources and Environ- ed officials to increase the va- mental Conservation, inspected riety of plants and protect the Myoma Garden under the De- bigger plants from the heat. partment of Forestry in Pyin- Next, the Union Minister mana Township, Nay Pyi Taw visited the plantations in Pob- Council Area, on 27 April. bathiri Township that were The Union Minister in- planted during the 2016, 2017 and structed officials to register 2018 monsoon planting festival. the plants growing in Yoke Kha He then instructed officials to Garden located within Myoma make necessary preparations Garden, place signs showing the for the festival this year to be a name and genus of plants in the success as well. garden for visitors, upgrading The Union Minister contin- the garden, distributing plants to ued on to Ottarathiri Township people who wish to plant them, and visited Nga Like Garden lo- conduct hardening processes on cated between mileposts 214/5 plants before distributing them, and 214/6 on the Yangon-Man- and transferring old plants into dalay highway and gave instruc- bigger grow bags. tions as necessary to the offi- The Union Minister then cials. —MNA (Translated by Union Minister U Ohn Win inspects planations in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday. PHOTO : MNA went to Shwe Kya Garden in Zaw Htet Oo) 29 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Our country is still in poverty with necessities in every I would like the people to assist and sector;which is why we need to carry on our struggle and support the peace efforts of our Un- work hard in all sectors. In the international arena, we are ion Government. I would especially facing pressure, criticisms and misunderstandings. The challenges want the youth to look to the future and join and difficulties our country and our people are facing today are many. in this effort. I have observed that youth have Although every issue cannot be solved easily, we will have to make been participating in these efforts. utmost efforts to solve these issues according to each priority sector. (Excerpt from the speech by State Counsellor Daw (Excerpt from the speech by President U Win Myint at the ceremony to take Aung San Suu Kyi on the 2nd Anniversary of NLD th oath of office at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on 30 March 2018) Government on 1st April 2018)

State Counsellor attends Int’l horticulture exhibition

FROM PAGE-3 Next, the State Counsellor went to the China exhibition booth and watched a video on country representation with China’s President, leaders from global countries, executive leaders and representatives of government. She then toured the international booths. Following this, the State Counsellor planted the ceremo- nial apple tree for the opening of the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition. Next, she attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition at Gui Yue Theatre. —MNA (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 in Beijing, China yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

Groundbreaking for new specialist hospital held in Yangon

A ground breaking ceremony to The government of Japan and Sports would contribute services including cardiology, Cooperation Agency about 40 build a Japanese-backed new will provide about Yen 8.6 billion K42 billion to the project. cardiac surgery, neuromedicine years ago. Yangon Specialist Hospital was in the construction of the hos- Upon completion, the new and neurosurgery to the people Mr. Masayuki Karasawa, held yesterday. pital and the Ministry of Health hospital will provide medical and will promote the teaching, Chief Representative of the said Union Minister for Health JICA Myanmar, said the new and Sports Dr. Myint Htwe at specialist hospital would pro- the groundbreaking ceremony. mote the medical services relat- Yangon Region Chief Min- ed cardiac and neuromedicine ister U Phyo Min Thein also ex- and meurosurgery. pressed his delight for establish- At the auspicious time, the ing the new specialist hospital, Union Minister, the Yangon Re- calling it as a significant symbol gion Chief Minister, the Speaker of friendship and cooperation of the Yangon Region Hluttaw, between Myanmar and Japan. Yangon Region Social Affairs Japanese Ambassador to Minister, the Japanese Ambas- Myanmar Mr. Ichiro Maruyama sador, and dignitaries drove the said at the ceremony that he stakes. was delighted to see the launch- In the afternoon, Union ing of the construction of the Minister for Health and Sports hospital which was pledged by Dr. Myint Htwe attended a the Japanese Prime Minister meeting on WHO collaborating Mr. Shinzo Abe. centre for Research and Train- Besides, the Ambassador ing on Malaria and Nursing and pledged to take serious consid- Midwifery Development at the eration into all-round upgrad- Medical Research Department ing of the New Yangon General in Yangon. —MNA Union Minister Dr. Myint Htwe drives the state at the groundbreaking ceremony for new specialist hospital in Hospital which was constructed Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA by the Japanese International (Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin) 29 APRIL 2019 4 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Bowling center, ice-skating rink opened in Yangon www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com

DEPUTY CHIEF EDITOR THE Royal Sportainment Com- Aye Min Soe plex featuring a bowling center [email protected] and an indoor ice-skating rink SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT was opened yesterday at Nine Kyaw Myaing Miles, Taw Win Street, Mayan- gone Township in Yangon. The SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Min complex is the first of its kind in Zaw Htet Oo Myanmar. Win Ko Ko Aung The opening ceremony was

INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR attended by governmental offi- Ye Htut Tin, cials and businessmen. [email protected] Yangon Command Com- mander Major General Thet Pon LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Tun Tun Naing (Editor), and officials inaugurated the Roy- [email protected] al Sportainment Complex, while Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Yangon Mayor U Maung Maung [email protected] Soe opened the bowling center. TRANSLATORS Construction of the Royal Khaing Thanda Lwin, Sportainment Complex began in Hay Mar Tin Win, September, 2016. The complex Ei Myat Mon Kyaw Zin Lin aims to promote public wellness Women perform at the opening ceremony of the skating rink at the Royal Sportainment Complex in Yangon Kyaw Zin Tun and provide sports facilities to yesterday. PHOTO : MNA youths and their families. The REPORTER Nyein Nyein Ei, complex houses a 675-square-me- rink is 88 mm. The bowling center stand which can accommodate to the public daily from 10 a.m. [email protected] ter ice-skating rink on the ground on the first floor of the complex 400 spectators. The Royal Spor- to 10 p.m.—MNA (Translated floor. The width of the ice on the has 11 lanes for bowling and a tainment Complex will be open by Kyaw Zin Lin) PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar

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MYANMAR’S export of agricul- lic, ginger and other kitchen tural products as of 19 April in the crops, watermelons, mangoes, current 2018-2019 Financial Year avocados, cucumbers and other has touched nearly US$1.9 billion, profitable fruits and vegetables, up by $140 million or almost 9 rubber and other raw materials per cent, from the corresponding of agriculture. period last FY, according to the During the six and a half Ministry of Commerce. months of this FY, the country At this time last year, the also exported $279 million worth country’s export of agriculture of animal products, $473 million commodities was pegged at $1.74 worth of marine products, $786 million in total. million worth of minerals, $100 The country saw no export million worth of forest products, of agro products from the public over $4.88 billion worth of man- sector between 1 October and ufactured goods and other mis- 19 April. During the period, only cellaneous products amounting private companies could export to over $570 million. When com- the same to international buyers. pared with the corresponding pe- As an agriculture commodi- riod last FY, the country’s export ty-producing country, Myanmar sector saw an increase in value globally sells a wide variety of by $743 million.—Shwe Khine agro products, involving rice, (Translated by Khaing beans and pulses, onion, gar- Thanda Lwin) Merchants gather at the onion wholesale market in Pakoku. PHOTO : SHWE MYINT OO(SHWEPYITHAR)

Retailers facing difficulties in Export by manufacturing sector up by $1 bln accessing capital, land: association EXPORT of the finished indus- This fiscal year saw income over last year. trial goods stood at US$4.8 bil- of over $2 billion from garment Japan is the Myanmar’s ap- By Aye Yamone This being so, the involvement of lion between 1 October, 2018 and export so far. parel largest market, followed AS foreign players enter retail, foreign entities and JVs in trade 19 April, 2019, which shows a The CMP industry has by the European Union. The domestic retailers seek level and distribution should have significant increase of $1 billion emerged as a very promising local entrepreneurs expressed playing field been limited to a certain period compared to the corresponding one in export sector. The export concern over possible revoking Domestic retailers are ex- to ensure fair competition to local period of last fiscal year, accord- value of CMP was only $850 mil- of EU’s Generalized Scheme of periencing challenges in terms manufacturers. It would be better ing to the data of the Ministry of lion in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, Preference as it can also hurt of access to funds and land as if the related departments review Commerce. but export income from CMP the manufacturing industry. interest rates are high and land this action,” according to the My- The export figure is up from industry significantly tripled There are currently over is expensive, according to the My- anmar Retailers Association. $3.87 billion of similar period of within two years, with $2.5 bil- 400 garment factories in My- anmar Retailers Association. The “We are interested in the re- a year ago. lion in the 2017-2018 FY, stated in anmar, with over 300,000 work- recent reforms in the retail sector tail sector. There are concerns Myanmar’s manufacturing Myanmar Global Investment Fo- ers. Investors like to invest in and the entry of foreign players over land and retail space,” said sector is largely concentrated rum 2018 held on 12 September. cheap-labour countries like have added to their concerns, U Phyo Min Thein, the Yangon in garment and textiles on the In the past mini-budget pe- Myanmar. Next, the manufac- it said. “Foreign companies are Region Chief Minister. Cutting-Making and Packaging riod (April-September), export turing sector is likely to remain permitted to lease land from the “At present, domestic re- basic, which contributes to the of clothes made under CMP top in pulling FDIs during the government at an affordable tailers are facing difficulties in country’s GDP to a certain ex- system was valued at US$2.27 current FY.—GNLM (Trans- price. It would be better if local keeping up with the reforms in tent. billion, which doubled in value lated by Ei Myat Mon) businessmen are given equal the retail and wholesale sector consideration in leasing land,” as they do not control the whole said Daw Tin Su Hlaing, general supply chain. Retail shops need Govt plans Central Provident Fund for employee pensions secretary, Myanmar Retailers to link with many suppliers and Association. find ways to offer lower prices to By Aye Yamone budget. We are paying pensions curity, and elderly care services. Local representatives have customers,” the minister said. to employees as recognition for “The Central Provident been making efforts to grab a “We need to consider how LEGISLATION is currently their work.However, the gradual Fund will be a savings scheme share of the market for many local retailers can control the being drafted for setting up a increase in pension payments for government personnel, which years. Now, foreign retailers can supply chain. We need to find a provident fund which will in- may put a strain on the nation- will have contributions from the withdraw distribution rights from balance between consumers and clude contributions from both al budget. Therefore, we would employees and the government local agents and hand them to the private sector,” said U Phyo the government as well as em- like to set up a Central Provi- to fund their retirement. That joint ventures, according to the Min Thein. ployees, according to the Min- dent Fund to which government savings plan is under way,” said association. Proper supply chain man- istry of Planning and Finance. employees as well as the gov- U Soe Win. At the 26th regular meeting agement is important for retail- The Central Provident Fund is ernment will contribute,” said While drafting the legisla- with Vice President U Myint Swe, ers of any size as it can lower the being set up so that the increase Union Minister for Planning and tion for the Central Provident held on 27 April at the Union of price and give them a competitive in the number of pensionable Finance U Soe Win. Fund, the related departments Myanmar Federation of Cham- advantage in the market, he said. employees does not put a strain He made the remarks at the will work together to draw up bers of Commerce and Industry, “Foreign investments can play on the national budget. 26th regular meeting with private the master plan, action plan, and domestic retailers shared their an important role in the devel- A committee to implement entrepreneurs, led by the Vice policies required for its incorpo- concerns over the entry of foreign opment of the country and create the Central Provident Fund was President, which was held last ration as law. The government’s players in the retail market. better jobs for local people. Thus, formed following a directive Saturday. At present, the Central annual pension expenditure cur- “Foreign businesses and the country also needs to bring (27/2019) from the President’s Provident Fund implementation rently amounts to 1.5 per cent of joint ventures are now allowed about investment opportunities office on 19 February this year. committee is drafting the legisla- the country’s GDP, one-sixth of to carry out wholesale and retail and provide incentives to foreign “The population of pension- tion for setting up the fund with the state revenue, and makes up businesses in Myanmar. This lib- investors, while promoting for- able employees has reached 1 the help of international experts, nearly 10 per cent of the state’s eralization might affect the mar- eign investments,” he added. million. One-sixth of the state’s in line with the government’s em- expenditure. (Translated by ket share of local manufacturers. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) revenue goes into the pension ployee pension system, social se- Ei Myat Mon) 29 APRIL 2019 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Golden umbrellas hoisted atop Gyaing Maha Muni, Sula Muni pagodas in Hpa-an

A ceremony to hoist the Shwe- Kyaik Htee Saung Sayad- htidaws (golden umbrellas) atop aw Agga Maha Saddhamma the Gyaing Maha Muni and the Jotika Dr. Bhaddanta Nagadipa Sula Muni pagodas in Gyaing Vil- then explained the matters of lage, Hpa-an Township in Kayin offering diamond bud and pen- State was held at the pagodas nant-shaped vane to the con- yesterday. gregation. Afterwards, Union First, the congregation re- Minister for Religious Affairs ceived the Nine Precepts from and Culture Thura U Aung Ko, Chairman of Kayin State Sang- Kayin State Chief Minister Nan ha Nayaka Committee, principal Khin Htwe Myint and Myanmar monk of the Dhamma Vasi Mon- Theravada Buddhist Federation astery Bhandanta Ashin Uttara, and Border Areas and Hill Re- followed by Pritta recitation of gion Sasana Nuggaha Associa- Golden umbrellas are conveyed to the Gyaing Maha Muni and the Sula Muni pagodas in Hpa-an. the Members of the Sangha. tion (Central) Chairman Wunna PHOTO: MIN THIT Union Minister for Religious Kyaw Htin Dr. Khin Shwe report- Affairs and Culture Thura U ed on religious matters to the Thein Tan also sang the song dimabhivamsa delivered a ser- Muni and the Sula Muni pago- Aung Ko, Kayin State Chief Min- Members of the Sangha. “Yadana Pone.” mon, followed by sharing merits das. The two Gyaing Maha Muni ister Nan Khin Htwe Myint and Next, vocalist Saint Nay State Sangha Maha Nayaka gained. The Seinbudaw (dia- and Sula Muni pagodas are said well-wishers offered Seinbudaw Chi sang Satiya Puja Mingla Secretary Sayadaw, Presiding mond bud), Hngetmyatnadaw to be built at the place where (diamond bud), Hngetmyatnad- Yatu composed by eleventh Sayadaw of the Yangon Region (pennant-shaped vane) were Royal barge of King Alaung Sithu aw (pennant-shaped vane) and Tipitakadhara Dhammab- Thanlyin Minkyaung Pahtama- then hoisted atop the pagoda. of Bagan dynasty arrived at. — offertories to the Members of handagarika Sayadaw Bhadd- pyan Pariyatti Monastery Agga Members of Sangha then Min Thit the Sangha. anta Einda-pala. Myanmar Pyi Maha Pandita Bhaddanta San- consecrated the Gyaing Maha (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) Seintalone mango traders reaping profits Each ton this harvest season (2000 MERCHANTS are getting Between 30-50 tons of pounds) of a better price for Seintal- Seintalone mangoes are one (Diamond Solitaire) entering the Muse market, recycled paper mangoes at the start of almost on a daily basis, he this harvest season than added. saves 17 trees last year, said U Kyaw Soe This year, mango pro- Naing from the Myanmar duction in Myanmar has Mango Market and Tech- suffered on account of bad nology Development As- weather which has affect- sociation. ed yields. After the Thingyan Usually, low pro- festival last year, Seintal- duction leads to a rise in one mangoes were fetch- mango prices. Seintalone, ing 120-130 yuan per pack- Hnintha, Myakyauk, and age in the Chinese market. Yinkwe are some of the The prices declined to 100 mango varieties export- yuan in the harvest sea- ed by Myanmar. Myan- son, when a large volume mar mangoes are mostly of ripe mangoes entered shipped to China, its larg- the market. est neighbour. This year, exporters It is important to pro- began sending Seintal- mote cooperation among one mangoes to Muse mango farmers in the re- before the Thingyan fes- gions and states so there tival, earning 170 yuans is uniformity in production Seintalone mangoes are havested in Mandalay. PHOTO: 002 per package. On 28 April, and prices, along with good a package of Seintalone packaging, said U Kyaw found in Mandalay. Myanmar exported mangoes was fetching Soe Naing. Seintalone is regarded more than 700,000 tons 140 yuan, according to the As per research, more as the best mango variety of Seintalone mangoes market. than 190 mango varieties in Myanmar because of its in the 2016-2017 and the Market experts have are cultivated in Myanmar, aroma, sweetness, juici- 2017-2018 fiscal years.— estimated the price of mostly in the Ayeyawady ness, and non-fibrous tex- Min Htet Aung (Mandalay Seintalone mangoes will Region, followed by Shan ture. The mango variety Sub-printing House) remain above 100 yuan and Kachin states. The has become highly popular during this harvest season, majority of Seintalone in the global market in the (Translated by said U Kyaw Soe Naing. mango plantations are last three years. Khaing Thanda Lwin) 29 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 7 US reels from deadly synagogue attack on final day of Passover

POWAY (United States)— A examining Earnest’s social me- teenage gunman who wrote a dia activity and establishing the hate-filled manifesto opened fire authenticity of an anti-Semitic at a synagogue in California on open letter he apparently pub- Saturday, killing one person and lished on a far-right message injuring three others including the board hours before the attack. rabbi as worshippers marked the “We have copies of his social final day of Passover, authorities media posts and his open letter said.The shooting in the town of and we’ll be reviewing those to Poway, north of San Diego, came determine the legitimacy of it and exactly six months after a white how it plays into the investiga- supremacist killed 11 people at tion,” he said.The manifesto, seen Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life syna- by AFP, is similar to one posted gogue—the deadliest attack on on the same message board by the Jewish community in US his- Brenton Tarrant, a white su- tory. San Diego County Sheriff Bill premacist who was behind the Gore said those wounded includ- 15 March mosque attacks in ed the rabbi—who had injuries to Christchurch, New Zealand, that both index fingers—as well as a left 50 people dead. The hate-filled female minor and 34-year-old man letter lauds Tarrant’s actions and who were injured by shrapnel. A that of the Pittsburgh shooter and 60-year-old woman died from her claims responsibility for a fire at a wounds. The shooter burst into the packed Chabad of Poway synagogue and opened fire with an assault weapon that mosque in California a week after appears to have malfunctioned. PHOTO: AFP Two Israelis—an eight-year- the Christchurch shootings.Fol- old girl and her 31-year-old uncle cord.He said Earnest burst into patrol agent who was at the syn- police chief David Nisleit said.“He lowing the attack, a vigil was set —were wounded in the attack, Is- the Chabad of Poway synagogue agogue at the time of the shooting clearly saw the suspect’s vehicle, to take place Saturday evening at raeli foreign ministry spokesman —where there were around 100 opened fire on the gunman as he the suspect jumped out with his the Rancho Bernardo Communi- Emmanuel Nahshon said, adding people—shortly after 11:20 am was fleeing, striking his car but hands up and was immediately tak- ty Presbyterian Church in San their condition was “good”. Gore local time and opened fire with missing the suspect. The man en into custody by the San Diego Diego.Meanwhile, Los Angeles identified the suspect, who was an assault weapon that appears to was eventually apprehended by a police department,” Nisleit said. officials said that they were boost- arrested after fleeing the scene, have malfunctioned, preventing San Diego police officer who had ing patrols around synagogues as 19-year-old John Earnest and him from inflicting more harm. been monitoring dispatch radio Hate-filled manifesto and other places of worship in said he had no prior arrest re- Gore said an off-duty border and raced to the scene, San Diego Gore said authorities were light of the attack. — AFP Clean your homes: police warn Notre- Voting begins in Spain election Dame neigbours over lead risk marked by far-right resurgence MADRID (Spain)—Spaniards be- results announced later Sunday. PARIS (France)—Neighbours Investigators found lead in mark. “With regard to homes or gan voting in an uncertain snap of the fire-stricken Notre-Dame areas near the church, “very lo- private premises, it is recom- general election Sunday marked Far-right surge Cathedral should use wet wipes calised”, and “notably on premis- mended that residents in the by a resurgence of the far-right Sanchez, who took power in to clean surfaces at home or the es that may have been standing immediate vicinity of the Notre after more than four decades on June after ousting conservative office where lead-laden dust from open at the time of the fire, and Dame proceed to clean their the outer margins of politics. prime minister Mariano Rajoy in the blaze may have settled, Paris where dust had settled.” home or premises and their fur- Opinion polls give outgoing a no-confidence vote, has warned police advised Saturday. The threat was limited, the niture and other items, using wet socialist premier Pedro Sanchez against Spain replicating what Tests have shown that the police noted, as lead poisoning wipes to eliminate any dust,” the a win but without the necessary happened in Finland’s elections devastating 15 April fire released usually builds up over years of statement said. majority to govern alone, mean- two weeks ago. There, the far- particles of the toxic metal which exposure. There have been no Public areas that may pose ing he will have to seek alliances right Finns Party came second, had been present in the frame of reports of acute lead poisoning a lead exposure risk, such as the in a political environment that has closely tailing the leftist Social the church and its now-levelled since the inferno that destroyed gardens around the cathedral, soured since Catalonia’s failed Democrats, after polls initially spire, it said in a statement. the roof of the 850-year-old land- have been closed and will not be secession bid.By far the novelty of predicted it would end up in fifth reopened until lead levels are these elections is the emergence position. In Spain, polls also fore- back to normal, the police added. of far-right party Vox, which burst cast that Vox, with its ultra-nation- Last week, French environ- onto the scene in December re- alist rhetoric that advocates the mental campainers Robin des gional polls in southern Andalusia “defence of the Spanish nation to Bois said about 300 tonnes of lead and looks set to make its first-ever the end,” will come in fifth place. from the cathedral’s roof and entrance into the national parlia- But analysts believe it could steeple had melted in the blaze, ment.Polls predict it could take do better, saying there may be which officials said had reached more than 10 per cent of the votes many “hidden” Vox supporters 800 degrees Celsius (1,470F) in a country that had no far-right who lie when asked by pollsters at its peak.“The cathedral has party to speak of since the death who they will be voting for. “There been reduced to the state of toxic of dictator Francisco Franco in is a real, true risk,” Sanchez said waste,” the association said in a 1975, in what is likely to cause this week, warning that a right- statement, urging authorities to further concern in Europe.Poll- wing government supported by detoxify the tonnes of rubble, ash ing stations opened at 9:00 am Vox could emerge in Spain after Police are still keeping members of the public well back from the and wastewater produced in the (0700 GMT) and will close at 8:00 the elections, even if opinion polls cathedral for safety reasons. PHOTO: AFP disaster. — AFP pm local time (1800 GMT), with say this is unlikely. — AFP 29 APRIL 2019 29 APRIL 2019 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SPECIAL ARTICLE 9 Sustainable MoSCO: Working on national tasks, coordinating policies envisioned by development is at State Counsellor, pursue goal of peace

the heart of nation- “The main focus is national reconciliation and the stability and development of Rakhine State. The National Reconciliation and Peace Center has building been formed to bring about national unity and harmony in a pragmatic and effective manner. The center is being chaired by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.” Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Tin

By May Oo Moe 2017 to 29th May 2017 for building of the leaders of the respective and all other agreed sections ob- HE launch of projects has led to the construction and PHOTO BY KO KO SOE NYUNT up the Union in harmony with groups and witnesses. tained at the subsequent confer- development of infrastructure. This, in turn, has led to the Panglong spirit, based on de- ences will be compiled and signed the creation of new jobs, economic development, and UST days after the incep- mocracy and federalism which Union Accord Part II as Union Accord. Tother positive results. Infrastructure development tion of the new Govern- guarantee democracy, national 1. Aiming toward non-disin- 4. The Union Accord Part II often depends on the environment, and can have both regional Jment, a first draft bill was equality and self-determination, tegration of the Union, non-dis- signed in this conference are – or national benefits and challenges. This is why the civilian gov- signed into law, creating the post in accord with the outcomes of integration of national solidarity (a) Four agreements in polit- ernment has been listening to the voice of the people and taking of the State Counsellor for Daw the political dialogues. and perpetuation of sovereignty, ical sector basic principle appropriate action, while aiming for sustainable development. Aung San Suu Kyi in the new 2/ In this Conference, pro- based on freedom, equality and (b) One agreement in eco- These words were part of a speech made by State Coun- cabinet. posals acquired from discussions justice and in accordance with nomic sector basic principle sellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the 2nd Belt and Road Forum The bill was passed by the at different levels made in groups the Panglong spirit, the Third (c) Seven agreements in so- for International Cooperation held in Beijing on 27 April. At the Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) or in sectors over principles and Session of the Union Peace Con- cial sector basic principle forum, she highlighted the role of infrastructure development on 1April and by the Pyithu Hlut- proposals submitted by Union ference-21st Century Panglong (d) Two agreements in land in bringing people closer. She said Myanmar fully acknowledges taw (Lower House) on 5 April, and Peace Dialogues Joint Commit- was held in Nay Pyi Taw from & environment sector basic prin- that this will bring numerous benefits to countries partnering enacted on 6 April 2016. tee have been agreed as part of 11 to 16 July 2018 to establish a ciple totaling fourteen which are on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The bill was drawn up with the Pyidaungsu Accord. Union based on democratic and shown in addenda (a), (b), (c) and The State Counsellor participated in discussions at the the four objectives as national 3/ Part 1 of the Pyidaungsu federal system that assures de- (d). forum, offering the genuine tasks (1) a multi-party democratic Accord approved and signed in mocracy, national equality and perspective of a developing system; (2) a market economic this conference and further parts self-determination rights, found- Priority given for develop- country. The BRI will con- system; (3) a federal Union; and of the agreements to be achieved ed according to the outcomes of ment of regions While it is true nect regional infrastructure (4) peace and development in the in imminent different levels are to the political discussions. In the conflict zones and un- and create large-scale infra- Union. be combined to be signed as the 2. At this conference, sec- stable areas, provision of food, that developing structure projects that will Coordinating and linking up Pyidaungsu Accord. tor-wise and group-wise meetings clothing and shelters for the countries make trade smoother, devel- the policies and directives envi- 4/ Part 1 of the Pyidaungsu were conducted in stages on poli- people have been allocated from op the economy, and create sioned by the State Counsellor, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivers the address at the third session of the Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong. PHOTO: MNA Accord signed in this conference cy proposals submitted by Union the Union Government treas- need good more jobs for people by way the Ministry of the State Coun- has Peace Dialogue Joint Committee ury added with the funds from infrastructure of commercial services and sellor Office was born to serve to bring about national unity and The 14th Union Peace Dia- 8 Ethnic Armed Organizations tended the opening ceremony. (A) 12 agreements on prin- (UPDJC) and the proposals ob- the National Reconciliation and inter-regional travel. interests of the State. harmony in a pragmatic and ef- logue Joint Committee (UPDJC) created two major joint bodies: The ethnic armed organizations ciples of political sector, tained were agreed as Part II of Peace Center as well as from the to develop The State Counsellor said It is fair enough to say that fective manner. The center is meeting was held at the National the Joint Ceasefire Monitoring (EAOs) that have signed the NCA (B) 11 agreements on prin- the Union Accord. well-wishers from the country both their we must be aware that there the tasks being implemented by being chaired by Daw Aung San Reconciliation and Peace Cen- Committee (JMC) and the Union attended the conference and the ciples of economic sector, 3. The Part II of the Union and abroad. are bigger challenges in main- the Ministry of the State Counsel- Suu Kyi.” tre (NRPC) in Nay Pyi Taw in Peace Dialogue Joint Commit- leaders of non-signatories armed (C) 4 agreements on prin- Accord signed at this conference SEE PAGE-10 societies and taining projects then initiating lor Office is connection with the The Peace Commission was February. tee (UPJDC). The JMC includes ethnic groups were also seen at ciples of social sector, them. She said some success- imagination and creativity of the formed with the aim of facilitating UPDJC is leading the politi- union, state and local levels to the conference. (D) 10 agreements on prin- economies, the ful infrastructure projects can State Counsellor. the ongoing peace talks. cal dialogues to resolve and end implement ceasefire monitoring The second Union Peace ciples of land and natural envi- implementation change the national economy Ultimate goal and destination The Nationwide Ceasefire armed conflict in the country, at different levels. Conference - 21st Century Pan- ronment sector, altogether 37 for the better and improve the aspired by the nation happened Agreement (NCA) was a land- and ending the armed conflict JMC-U, in order to imple- glong was held from 24 to 29 agreements. These are described phase will involve employment opportunities of to be (a) Peace; (b) Prosperity; mark ceasefire agreement be- in the country depends on po- ment its function has established May 2017, and with all inclusive in Appendix—(A) (B) (C) & (D). taking financial local residents. and (c) Democracy (PPD), such tween the government of My- litical agreement. As the policy Technical Secretariat Center principle was in the mainstay for 5/ The above-said agree- As a developing country, as that of the peace in the nation; anmar and representatives of on federal matters can only be (TSC). TSC shall be a technical political dialogue. Total of 700 par- ments have been signed by group risks and facing Myanmar needs to urgently that of the prosperity of the na- various ethnic armed groups, laid when political dialogues are body to advise and support the ticipants attended the conference leaders and witnesses in the upgrade its infrastructure, tion; and that of the building of JMC to oversee, coordinate and such as the government, Tatmad- Union Peace Conference—21st hardships. said the State Counsellor. democratic federal union. The integrate the implementation of aw, Hluttaw and delegates from Century Panglong 2nd session as She said she hoped for peo- tasks are knotted with each oth- On 13 February 2019, two ethnic armed groups the Nationwide Ceasefire Agree- EAQs. the part 1 of Pyidaungsu Accord ple-to-people connectivity er, and that the pre-requisite to signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in ment; the Military Code of Con- Political observations and under clause 20(E) of the Nation- that would be as lasting as achieve these lofty strong desires a move for peace process. The New Mon State duct; the Terms of Reference of proposals being compiled by the wide Ceasefire Agreement. the sustainable development for infrastructure connectivity we is mainly depends on smooth, the Joint Monitoring Committee. UPDJC were submitted to Pan- The Third Union Peace Con- are striving for. swift and subtle working condi- Party (MNSP) and Lahu Democratic Union (LDU) Due to continuous dialogues glong Conference. Subsequently, ference - 21st Century Panglong State Counsellor holds a round table peace talk with local people in Running large-scale projects in developing countries and tions. inked the NCA in Nay Pyi Taw, joining eight other and discussions among the sig- the agreements approved by the was held from 11 to 16 July 2018, Myaungmya on 10 April, 2018. those just beginning their democratic journey carry equally Wrapping up in a package, groups who had signed. natories of NCA, most of the dis- Union Peace Conference—21st and with all inclusive principle monumental challenges. While it is true that developing coun- the Ministry of the State Coun- agreements have been reduced, Century Panglong 2nd session was in the mainstay for political tries need good infrastructure to develop both their societies and sellor Office is embracing all the and the ceasefire process has were signed as a part of the Py- dialogue. Total of 700 participants economies, the implementation phase will involve taking financial tasks in its loop. officially known as "ethnic armed successful, UPDJC is in a sector achieved success. idaungsu Accord. attended the conference such as risks and facing hardships. Ensuring that the development of organizations" (EAOs) by the gov- that is very important to keep the government, Tatmadaw, Hlut- infrastructure is sustainable will need long-term financial plans, Priority tasks in peace pro- ernment. The draft was agreed peace in the union. The Union Peace Conference Pyidaungsu Accord taw and delegates from EAQs. sufficient investment, and a system to detect and prepare for cess upon by a majority of the invited At the 12th UPDJC meeting, - 21st Century Panglong 1/ Looking forward to regional disasters beforehand. Deputy Minister U Khin parties on 31 March 2015. the attendees decided the topics The Union Peace Confer- non-disintegration of the Union, 14 points signed as Part II of Both infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people con- Maung Tin of the Ministry of the It is worthy to note that striv- to be discussed during the Union ence - 21st Century Panglong was non-disintegration of national sol- Union Accord nections create sustainable development in nations. We must State Counsellor Office said that, ing towards participation of all Peace Conference-21st Century a peace conference held from 31 idarity and perpetuation of the 14 points approved by the pay heed to the State Counsellor’s remarks on establishing “The main focus is national rec- NCA non-signatory EAOs; and Panglong 3rd session. August to 3 September 2016 at sovereignty, based on freedom, Third Session of the Union Peace societal unity and relations by organizing religious exchanges, onciliation and the stability and to continue discussion under the The Nationwide Ceasefire the Myanmar Convention Centre equality and justice, the Union Conference-21st Century Pan- cooperating on education, and providing scholarships. development of Rakhine State. agreements included in the NCA Agreement (NCA) signed on 2 in Nay Pyi Daw, Myanmar. Ban Peace Conference—21st Century glong were signed as a Part II The National Reconciliation and when working toward strengthen- 15 October 2015 by the Union Ki-moon, the Secretary-General Panglong 2nd session was held of the Union Accord. Following Peace Center has been formed ing the ceasefire. of Myanmar Government and of the United Nations, also at- at Nay Pyi Taw from 24th May are the 14 points, and signatures State Counsellor holds peace talk with local people in Pakokku. 29 APRIL 2019 10 SPECIAL ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MoSCO: Working on national tasks, coordinating policies envisioned by State Counsellor, pursue goal of peace

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The Joint Coordination Body (JCB) for Peace Process Fund- ing held a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, reaching consensus on six issues, including an amendment on the reformation of JCB and fund allowances to the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) and signatories to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).

Three years journey of NCA On 13 February 2019, two ethnic armed groups signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in a move for peace process. The New Mon State Party (MNSP) and Lahu Democratic Union State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends a peace talk with representatives of the ethnic armed groups. PHOTO : MNA (LDU) inked the NCA in Nay Pyi Taw, joining eight other groups The Deputy Minister of the To probe into the back- partner nations, UN agencies and dents From Bangladesh Under who had signed. Ministry said that emphasis is ground situations that led to vi- INGOs, to implement the projects The Arrangement on Return of Union Government and NCA being given to issues on Rakhine olent attacks that occurred on 9 in all sectors for the development Displaced Persons from Rakhine (Nationwide Ceasefire Agree- State for stability and develop- October and 12-13 of November of Rakhine State in cooperation, State. The meeting on the first ment) Signatory EAOs (Ethnic ment, which is related and critical in Maungtaw, Rakhine State and a Committee for the Union En- Joint Working Group (JWG) was Armed Organizations) leaders with the stability in the whole of the truth about the incidents, and terprise for Humanitarian As- held in January 2018. The meet- held a special meeting in Nay Pyi the country. to investigate whether existing sistance, Resettlement and De- ing on consular matters has been Taw from 15 to 16 October 2018. Therefore, on 30 May 2016, laws, rules and regulations were velopment in Rakhine has been held on 31 October 2018. Government formed a Central observed in taking measures to established on 17 October 2017. The list of persons to be re- Round Table Discussions on Committee for the Implementa- avoid similar incidents in the fu- The above-mentioned notifi- patriated back have been scruti- Peace tion of Peace and Development in ture before making recommen- cation provides for the formation nized by both sides on beginning The State Counsellor be- Rakhine State with State Coun- dations. of an advisory board with the lo- February 2018; and that on the lieves that the essence of peace sellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as The Investigation Commit- cal, regional and international part of Myanmar side, the proper and fruits of peace are meant for chairperson. At the behest of the tee has been formed, chaired by experts, as well as experienced verification have been made and the upcoming generation. Dur- Ministry of the Office of the State Vice President U Myint Swe on individuals to provide necessary officially returned the lists on 22 ing the third year term, the State Counsellor of the Republic of the 1 December 2016. advice for the effective implemen- occasions to the Bangladeshi side Counsellor held roundtable talks Union of Myanmar and in collabo- The Committee for Imple- tation of the recommendations from 14 March 2018 to 27 Decem- with the public in Myaungmya, ration with the Kofi Annan Foun- mentation of the Recommen- of the Advisory Commission on ber 2018. Ayeyawaddy region on 10 April dation, the Advisory Commission dations on Rakhine State was Rakhine State based on the sit- At the third JWG meeting, 2018; in Mawlamyaing, Mon State on Rakhine State was founded formed and led by Union Minister uation on the ground.3. Accord- the Bangladeshi side has for- on 14 June 2018; in Pakokku, Mag- on 24 August 2016 as a neutral for Social Welfare, Relief and Re- ingly, the Advisory Board for the warded a list comprising 22,432 way Region on 9 August 2018. and impartial body which aimed settlement on October 9, 2017. “Committee for Implementation persons, and that Myanmar side to propose concrete measures In order for the Union Gov- of the Recommendations on Ra- made proper verification. It is Emphasis given to Rakhine for improving the welfare of all ernment, the people, the private khine State’ has been established found that 6257 person resided in- State people in Rakhine state. sector and local NGOs, CSOs, Chaired by Dr. Surakiart Sathi- side Myanmar from 26 November rathai. The Task Force led by the 2018 to 13 February 2019; 14 per- Deputy Minister for the Occice of sons listed as ARSA terrorists; State Counsellor was formed on 2490 persons in undocumented 7 January 2018. status. In connection with the Ra- Independent Commission of khine issue, Myanmar is working Enquiry (ICOE) led by Chairper- in cooperation with UNSG’s Spe- son Ambassador Rosario Manalo cial Envoy Ms. Christine Schran- was established on 30 July 2018. er Burgener. The workshop on the closure of IDP camps was Start of the repatriation pro- held in Nay Pyi Taw. cess The Deputy Minister of the Various agreement have ministry is of the view that the sit- been signed among Myanmar uation in Rakhine is sensitive and Government, the UNHCR and fragile, and therefore, the issues the UNDP such as that of MoU have been handled with care. on Establishment of Border The incumbent Government Liaison Office- BLOs; MoU on is trying the best in solving the Security Dialogue and Coop- problem, and it also needs posi- eration ; Arrangement on Re- tive endorsements and supports. turn of Displaced Persons from So that we need a sustainable Rakhine State; Joint Working solution should be created for Group(JWG); ToR ; Physical implementation. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi greets an ethnic armed group leader at the third session of the Union Arrangement for Repatriation Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong. PHOTO: MNA of Displaced Myanmar Resi- Translated by UMT (Ahlone) 29 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SPECIAL ARTICLE 11 Mandalay Region Government : Fulfilling its potential; demonstrating nation’s economic prowess

“We (the current administration) hope to provide the best policies and strategies, both long term and short term, for the economic development of the region and raise the nation’s GDP’s as a whole.” Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung

Mandalay Region officials pose for a group photo with the party committees from Yunnan Province, Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung. PHOTO: MNA China. PHOTO: MNA

By Nanda Win proximity to Nay Pyi Taw, the Na- Maung. Mandalay contributes human resources by expanding current administration, the gov- PHOTO: BO BO tion’s current capital city. After greatly to the economic devel- the skillsets of our workforce,” ernment spent K13918 million Yangon, Mandalay is the largest opment of the nation, particulary adds the Mandalay Region Chief through the Mandalay City De- ANDALAY, an ancient city in Myanmar and is located through agriculture, small and Minister. The Mandalay adminis- velopment Committee in 6 town- region where genera- in central Myanmar with roads ships paving old roads and build- Mtions of kings inhabited that connect to neighboring India ing new roads, erecting bridges . Min Shin Saw from Bagan resid- and China. Within the 3rd year of the current adminis- and digging trenches. Addition- ed in the foothills of the mountain The Mandalay Regional tration, the government spent K13918 mil- ally, over K20 billion were spent there and as its backdrop, trans- Government took over April 1, on building low-cost housing for lates to “Where good fortunes 2016 with an oath to protect and lion through the Mandalay City Develop- sale to government staff, com- resides”. Located in the heart of serve the residents and develop ment Committee in 6 townships on paving pany employees and the general Myanmar, it is bordered by Shan the region’s health, education old roads and building new roads, erecting public. A Precast factory was also State in the East, Sagaing and and economic sectors. “We (the constructed and expanded in the Magway in the West, Bago and current administration) hope bridges and digging trenches. 2018-19 financial year with a cost Kayin in the South and Sagaing to provide the best policies and of K3 billion. Other spending on again in the south. strategies, both long term and public infrastructure includes Mandalay City is the capital short term- for the economic de- medium business enterprises tration is also working with local an additional K1.4 billion on of Mandalay Regional and hous- velopment of the region and raise and tourism. “No only do we need organizations and the general building platforms, redoing the es the royal palace. Bagan, united the nation’s GDP’s as a whole,” the right monetary policies to en- public to uphold rule of law and waterways, painting the city and Myanmar’s first city is located claims the Mandalay Region courage business and their suc- peace within the villages. other 250 maintenance projects. in Mandalay Regaion with close Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint cess, we also have to improve our Within the 3rd year of the SEE PAGE-12

Mandalay Region Chief MInister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung meets with local people in Tabeik Kyin Township on The night view of the ancient city of Mandalay. PHOTO: MNA 6 April, 2019. PHOTO: MNA 29 APRIL 2019 12 SPECIAL ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Mandalay Region Chief Minister, Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, visits the Mandalay Region Chief Minister, Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, and Sayadaws open the religious building in Mandalay trade fair in Mandalay Region. PHOTO: MNA Region. PHOTO: MNA

FROM PAGE-11 new academic buildings, distribution of free school uniforms The Village Development and stationery and classes for Program was also made feasi- ethnic languages. New commu- ble with K2.6 billion from the nity health centers such as for Union and K1.5 billion through mothers and children and addi- public donations. tional village community health A further K41.9 billion was departments have also been dedicated to provide 521 vil- added to the government’s lages with electricity through health network with K870 mil- building new transformers, lion in funds for the 2018-19 installing switch bays and financial year for village de- connecting new lines to the velopment. Private companies power grid. Currently, 3647 vil- have also been donating money lages out of 4799 have access to help fund vaccines and other to electricity in the Mandalay medical equipment worth K829 Regional with plans to provide million. the whole region with electric- The main investors in the ity by 2020. region are from China, Ko- “In addition to economic rea, Thailand, Singapore and development, it is also im- Japan. The Mandalay Invest- Mandalay Region Chief Minister, Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, receives a delegation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. PHOTO: MNA Regarding education, there were of floods and/or earthquakes. disasters in the regional with of Myanmar, the first publicly There have been 76 workshops the past year. “There is an ad- elected government of Manda- additional renovations for the and educational seminars for ditional K2.6 billion reserve in lay is maximizing the resourc- responding to earthquakes case of natural disasters so es blessed on the gloden land schools as well as new academ- with 18460 people in attendance that we can dispatch help im- for raising the standards of and 9 earthquake simulation mediately, especially in places the people through economic ic buildings, distribution of free activities. The Regional Dis- like Pyin Oo Lwin, Yemethin, development in the Mandalay aster Management Committee and Myin Chan,” comments Region. school uniforms and stationery has also contributed K147 mil- the Chief Minister of Mandalay. and classes for ethnic languages. lion for the 192 cases of natural Located in the central part (Translated by Myat Thu)

portant to pay attention to ment Committee announced our history and culture so it that during the past year, Chi- doesn’t disappear as we build na invested US$8.4 million in 2 new structures. The best way projects, US$Korea 2 million in for that is to have proper laws one and other 12 investments in and regulations that works best 8 industries worth K25 billion for the city and its history on and K16 million in the Hotels our way to development,” com- and Tourism industry. The ments the Mandalay Region Chief Minister of Mandalay Chief Minister. comments that these foreign The Mandalay Regional investments are expected to Administration is also work- create more than 2000 jobs for ing towards combating drug the Myanmar workforce. usage in line with the presi- Lastly, the administration dent’s policy. has taken several precautions Regarding education, against the unpredictable nat- Governmental officials of Mandalay Region pose for a group photo together with local people at the there were additional renova- ural disasters with 5 fiber boats inauguration of the villge-to-village linking earthen road in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region on 12 tions for the schools as well as and a Wheel Loader in case April, 2019. PHOTO: MNA 29 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD 13 IS says its fighters behind police clashes in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (Sri Lanka)— Saturday by the IS prop- The Islamic State group aganda unit the Amaq has claimed responsibili- News Agency, IS said the ty for three men who blew three men were part of themselves up in clashes the Islamic State group with Sri Lankan police, and detonated their the militant group said bombs after the fight with in a statement. police. The men set off ex- The statement said plosives after an hour- the men “clashed with long gun battle with them (Sri Lankan police) Soldiers look at seized items at the site of an overnight battle between Sri Lankan security forces and suicide bombers in police Saturday, inside with automatic weapons, the eastern town of Kalmunai. PHOTO: AFP what was believed to be and after exhausting their a jihadist hideout near the ammunition, detonated including three women churches and three lux- cy powers have stepped same region as the home eastern town of Kalmu- on them their explosive and six children. ury hotels which killed up search operations for town of the jihadist Zah- nai, in the latest fallout belts.” The violence came at least 253 people and Islamic extremists since ran Hashim who founded from the Easter attacks. Fifteen people died in six days after the Easter injured 500. Security forc- the bombings. the group accused of stag- In a statement posted the clashes, police said, Day bombings on three es armed with emergen- Kalmunai is in the ing the attacks.—AFP

China to issue commemorative coins for ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS & STRATEGIC Beijing horticultural expo ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW YANGON CITY PHASE 1 MASTERPLAN BEIJING—China’s central bank will issue of China (PBOC) said on its website. New Yangon Development Company Ltd. (“NYDC”) proposes to develop the New Yangon a set of coins on Monday to commemorate The front side of each coin features City in Seikgyi Kanaungto, Twantay, Hlaing Tharyar, and Kyee Myin Daing Township, Yangon the 2019 Beijing International Horticultur- a combination of the expo logo and the Region, Myanmar. For Stage 1 of Phase 1 of the Project, the New Yangon City is split into the al Exhibition. The set includes one gold Great Wall, along with the country name following six groups based on the types of facilities: Bridges, Roads, Power, Industrial Zone, coin, one silver coin and one platinum and year of issuance, the PBOC said. Water, and Wastewater. coin, all legal currency, the People’s Bank —Xinhua Under the Environmental Conservation Law and Rules of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, NYDC is required to undertake six Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for Bridges, Roads, Power, Industrial Zone, Water, and Wastewater in order to obtain an Environmental LANDING LAW OFFICES (MYANMAR) CO., LTD. Compliance Certificate (ECC) for Stage 1 of Phase 1. NYDC will also undertake one Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Phase 1, to systematically analyse the impacts of plans, Notice of the Meeting for Reduction of Share Capital policies, programmes and other strategic initiatives on the environment. Environmental The share capital of the above-mentioned company will be reduced in accordance with the Resources Management (ERM) - Myanmar Limited, Resource and Environment Myanmar (REM) and Environment Quality Management (EQM), on behalf of NYDC, are currently undertaking provisions of Myanmar Companies Law. The notice (invitation) of meeting for such reduction the EIAs & SEA, which include baseline surveys and stakeholder engagement. The EIAs will and associated documents have been informed to the Company Registrar. Therefore, the meeting be conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental approving the reduction of share capital will be held by the shareholders as follows; Conservation (MONREC)’s EIA Procedure(2015). Date : 7th May, 2019 Time : 10:00 AM The scoping reports for the six project components have been submitted to the Environmental Venue : No. 224/A, 5th Floor, Room No. 502, U Wisara Road, Bahan Tsp., Yangon.. Conservation Department (ECD) of the MONREC. Ms. Lin Chien Wen (Managing Director) More information about NYDC and the Projects can be found at NYDC website Landing Law Offices (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. https://nydc.com.mm/.

CLAIM’S DAY NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE A SHARE CAPITAL REDUCTION M.V YANTRA BHUM VOY. NO. (1023 W/E) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V YANTRA In accordance with section 116(e) of the Myanmar Companies Law 2017, CITY MART HOLDING BHUM VOY. NO. (1023 W/E) are hereby notified that COMPANY LIMITED, a company incorporated in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar with the vessel will be arriving on 29-04-2019 and cargo will Company Registration Number: 113516550, (CMHL) hereby gives notice of its intention to call a be discharged into the premises of M.I.P/M.I.T.T where it meeting of shareholders to consider and, if thought fit, approve a reduction in CMHL’s share capital. will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to The draft Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Statement regarding the proposed capital reduction the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. have been submitted to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration for review and Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am these documents will be sent to CMHL’s shareholders when this process has completed in to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now accordance with the Myanmar Companies Law 2017. Further details concerning the capital declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo reduction will be published if approved by shareholders. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after For CMHL the Claims Day. Mr. Chris Hughes, Partner SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY SCM Legal Limited AGENT FOR: M/S REGIONAL CONTAINER email: [email protected] LINES Phone No: 2301185 Dated: 25 April 2019 29 APRIL 2019 29 APRIL 2019 14 TOURISM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR TOURISM 15

paddy fields. In general, the waterfall is opened in the month of Tazaungmone (between Novem- ber and December) and closed in the month of Kason (May). In fact, Haikpa waterfall, an origin of Nampan Creek which flows to Kunhing region streaming in a large number of ravines and jungles, is embraced by Loikhuk Hill, Loifalyan Hill and Loimon- mun Hill. Thousands of visitors flock to the waterfall on a daily basis but number of picnickers reaches tens of thousands on office holi- days and during the Maha Thing- yan festival period. Visitors may Beautiful scenes of Haipa take a relaxation at the waterfall with services of temporary guest- houses, restaurants and souvenir shops. They may taste domestic Waterfall welcome travellers cuisines such as sour pork and from four corners of nation beef meals as well as fried fish

By Maung Yin Kyay PHOTOS: Supplied

AIKPA waterfall, one of cultural heritages captured from Nampan Creek. in Mongshu Township where Tainwe and Number of vehicles between Palaung ethnics reside in unison in southern 300 and more than 1,000 carry- H Shan State, is formed with seven to nine steps ing travellers per day enter the of waterfall. It is a natural scene filled with various species region of Haipa waterfall. Local of wildlife and birds, said locals. authorities collect K3,000 per Travellers wishing to visit Haikpa waterfall need to vehicle for the fund of regional take a four and a half hour drive from Loilem. People from development and repaving of the Yangon and Mandalay may pay visits to Haikpa water- road to the waterfall. But, motor- fall along Loilem-Laikha-Mongnawng road via Taunggyi. bike riders have exemption of Moreover, visitors from Lashio and Muse may roll on collecting cash. Namlang-Kehsi road or MongyaiMongshu road. If visitors Moreover, local authorities come from Tachilek and Kengtung, they need to go along arrange motorboat services for Kunhing-Wamsein-Mongnawng road. Nowadays, these all visitors to wonder around the roads have been repaved with asphalt thanks to fruitful places of Nampan Creek to be results of peace. able to enjoy natural scenes and Haikpa waterfall is located about one mile from Haikpa taste domestic foodstuffs. Charge Village. An asphalt road repaved in the village reaches the of motorboat is set at K2,000 per new bridge of the village. A temporary road links between passenger and charge of char- the new bridge and the waterfall passing through paddy tered boat K40,000. fields. In the rainy season, small vehicles may face some Travellers from four corners difficulties in damage of the road. Visitors may see voluntary of the nation may take a relaxa- activities of local children in repairing the road with the use tion in enjoying beautifully natu- of hoes. Hence, some visitors give tips to those children. ral scenes at Haipa waterfall and Regularly, travellers can be seen at Haikpa waterfall its environs while tasting famous all the year round but number of travellers declines at the Shan traditional foods such as waterfall in the rainy season because they face difficulties in sour pork and sour beef meals. walking along the way to the waterfall passing through the Translated by Than Tun Aung 29 APRIL 2019 29 APRIL 2019 14 TOURISM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR TOURISM 15

OT only the dwellers al cultural history of Shan people who are living in plain from Twantay Township region is related to historic Shansandaw Pagoda. but also the people liv- In 926 Myanmar Era, the upper structure of Shwe- N ing in the neighborhood sandaw Pagoda was damaged due to the earthquake. So as have come in flocks to pay homage to renovate the earthquake-affected Shwesandaw Pagoda, to Shan traditional sand pagoda on King Bayintnaung of Hanthawady Dynasty fetched Shan the platform of historic Shwesandaw people who were expert in ten kinds of traditional arts and Pagoda, a pride of a certain town- crafts from Hanthwady Nay Pyi Taw and established Shan ship, since the dawn of the first day villages—Shansugyi, Nyaungdaga, Ngakhonmasan and of Myanmar New Year following My- Muelaman—outside the precincts of pagoda, according anma traditional cultural Thingyan. to page numbers 84 and 85 of New History of Twantay The people living in Twantay Shwesandaw Pagoda. Township are mostly Bama, Kayin In 1330 Myanma Era, the pagoda made of sand was and Shan. Twantay includes in South changed from Saturday corner to Sunday corner with the District of Yangon. It is about 22 permission of the pagoda board of trustees. From that miles distant from Hlaingthaya Tsp time onwards, four Shan villages had to assume respon- and about more than 17 miles distant sibility for four main tasks—(1) pagoda precinct, lattice from Dala Township. It is about 45 fence, flag poles (2) five-step of terrace bamboo coils minutes’ drive from Dala. The pil- and shaft to hold the umbrella of a pagoda (3) bell shape grims to Shwesandaw Pagoda can inverted lotus flower and spreading lotus flower and (4) see those participating in building umbrella, pennant-shaped vane and diamond bud. Each sand pagoda at Sunday corner of the Shan village has to carry and send two pits of sand. The pagoda platform, a tradition of Shan height of the sand pagoda varies according to different eras. The height of the sand pagoda was originally only 10 feet and nowadays it is 18 feet. Every Shan village had to stockpile sand during the days of Thingyan and send them to the precincts of Shwesandaw Pagoda in the mornings and evenings. Pots of flowers welcoming the New Year had to be sent to the sand of pagoda early morning. Shan traditional sand pagoda had to be built within day. At 5 am on the first day of Myanmar New Year, terrace bamboo Shan pagoda known as Shan traditional sand pagoda

in Twantay Tsp By Htut Htut (Twantay)

PHOTOS: Htut Htut (Twantay) people, which is derived from Shan Apart from Shan people, the pilgrims from the neighbor- coils of different sizes have to be filled with the donated people of plain region. Shan peo- hoods perform good deeds carrying sand to the designated sand sent by the respective Shan villages at Sunday cor- ple from Shan villages—Shansugyi, site of the sand pagoda. Different ages, monks, nuns and ner on the platform of Shansandaw Pagoda. Shan villages Nyaungdaga, Ngakhonmasan and the people make very positive contributions to the work of convey plantain bud, pennant-shaped vane, diamond bud Muelaman—have to get together carrying sand to build sand pagoda actively. Heads of Shan and umbrella to the sand pagoda to the accompaniment of and work together to build the sand traditional committee patiently give patient explanations Shan Ozis and traditional dances. At 9 am, 16 members of pagoda. Shan people hold the sand for how to hold the sand pagoda with the help of historical Sangha consecrated a Buddha image by reciting, prayed pagoda festival at Sunday corner records. for the wellbeings of others, and shared merits gained and on the platform of Shwesandaw Pa- Shan people residing in Shan villages have been hold- offered day meals and alms to the monks. The building of goda on the first day of Myanmar ing their traditional sand pagoda festival on the platform the sand pagoda on Shwesandaw Pagoda has now reached New Year every year with the aim of Shansandaw Pagoda built on Mayyuda Hill without fail the 454th Anniversary on the first day of Myanmar New of preserving and valuing a cultural on the first day of Myanmar New Year since their ancestor Year (13th Waxing of Tagu 1381 ME). tradition of their Buddhism. period. Now has turned the 448th anniversary. The tradition- 29 APRIL 2019 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR AFC Qualifiers: Myanmar put up strong fight, but lose 3-1 to Australia

AUSTRALIA beat Myanmar 3-1 minute, but the shot slipped past in a toughly contested match at the post. the Qualifiers for the AFC U-19 Australia took advantage of Women’s Championship Thai- a weakness in Myanmar’s de- land 2019 at the Mandalar Thiri fence to score the ice-breaker Stadium in Mandalay yesterday. just before the end of the first Myanmar lined up with goal- half. The goal was scored by keeper Zu Latt Nadi, Captain Princess Ibini-Isei. Zune Yu Ya Oo, Nant Zu Zu Htet, Australia launched more Bawe Lyan Kane, San Thaw attacks in the second half, with Thaw, Thazin Aung, Moe Ma Myanmar allowing them one Ma Soe, Ei Ei Kyaw, Lin Myint more goal. The goal was scored Mo, Pont Pont Pyae Maung, and by Rachel Lowe at the start of Phyu Phyu Win. the second half. Thereafter, My- Myanmar put up a strong anmar redoubled their efforts, fight right from the kick-off, pos- with Myat Noe Khin landing a ing a challenge for the Australian goal at the 67th minute. girls. Australia attacked back, and Myanmar got equal posses- the team earned their third goal sion of the ball, with even more at 84 minutes, which was scored Myanmar’s Pont Pont Pyae Maung (red) and an Australian player vie for the ball during yesterday’s Qualifiers for the ball passes and goal opportuni- by Chelsea Blissett. AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 at the Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay. PHOTO : MFF ties in the first half. But, it failed With the win, Australia has to convert the chances into goals. nearly advanced to the next Tuesday. Nepal 4-0 in an earlier game to qualify for the final round, if it Myanmar’s closest goal stage. Myanmar will play a de- Australia will now take on yesterday. can bag a win over Nepal.—Lynn chance appeared at the 36th cisive match against Nepal on Uzbekistan, who eliminated Myanmar still has a chance Thit (Tgi) We Are One Cup 2019 to be held in eight major cities

THE ‘We Are One Cup 2019’, an Teams which qualify in the ing sponsored by the Myanmar amateur football competition matches will advance to the next Brewery, and aims to encourage for youths, will be held in May stages, and the two best teams young and talented footballers and June in eight major cities— will meet in the final. across Myanmar. Pyin Oo Lwin, Taungoo, Pakoku, The winning team will get This is the third time the Pathein, Yangon, Mawlamyaing, K5 million, the second placed cup will be held in the country. Lashio, and Taunggyi. team will get K3 million, the The first cup was held in 2017 Matches for the competition third placed team will go home and the second was held in will start in Yangon and Pathein with K1.9 million, and the fourth 2018. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won’t let player power ruin his Manchester on 1 May,Taunggyi on 4 May, Pa- placed team will take K1.7 mil- In 2017, the Pyu Khan Pa-O United reign. PHOTO: AFP koku on 6 May, Mawlamyaing on lion. F.C. team from Northern Shan 10 May, Taungoo and Pyin Oo There is also a cash prize of State had won the Cup, and in Lwin on 11 May, and Lashio on K1.5 million for teams that place 2018,the Glory F.C. from Pyin Solskjaer won’t be 18 June, according to the We Are fifth and sixth. Oo Lwin had claimed the Cup.— victim of player power One Cup’s official page. The tourney is mainly be- Lynn Thit (Tgi) at troubled United Nuggets edge Spurs in game seven

MANCHESTER (United King- ter City on Wednesday, when to reach second round dom)—Ole Gunnar Solskjaer United legend Keane, working has declared he will not allow as a television pundit, suggest- LOS ANGELES (United The last time the Nuggets The second-seeded Nuggets himself to be thrown under ed Solskjaer’s players were States)—Nikola Jokic had a tri- were victories in a deciding advance to play the fourth-seed- the bus by Manchester Unit- letting down their manager ple-double and Jamal Murray game was May 1978 when they ed Portland Trail Blazers in the ed’s stars after a warning from in exactly the same way they tallied 23 points as the Denver beat the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round. Game one is Mon- his former captain Roy Keane. had his predecessor Jose Mour- Nuggets punched their ticket playoff quarter-finals. day in Denver.The Nuggets led Solskjaer’s remarkable early inho. to the second round of the NBA Murray said everybody wire-to-wire Saturday but had form as United manager, which In Keane’s words; “these playoffs with a 90-86 game seven played a role in helping them to sweat it out at the end as the brought 14 wins from 17 match- are the players who threw Jose win over San Antonio. get the series victory on Satur- Spurs fought back to make it es, has dropped off alarming- Mourinho under the bus and Serbian Jokic finished with day. close.San Antonio were at times ly, with seven defeats in nine they’ll do it to Ole”, but Solskjaer 21 points, 15 rebounds and 10 “We are hooping and win- their own worst enemies. In the games going into Sunday’s is adamant that will not hap- assists while Murray, of Canada, ning games,” said Murray. “We closing seconds of game seven, Premier League home match pen.“That was Roy Keane who floated in several clutch baskets haven’t gone this far in a while. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich against Chelsea. said that, wasn’t it? Of course with the game on the line as the “We were able to close it walked part way onto the court The latest defeat was at that is not going to happen,” host Nuggets won their first out and it was an amazing effort and yelled at his players to foul home to neighbours Manches- Solskjaer said.—AFP game seven in over four decades. from the team all around.” but they ignored him.—AFP