State Counsellor Opens Education Development Implementation Conference 2020 in Nay Pyi Taw

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Vol. VI, No. 287, 5th Waxing of Tabodwe 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 29 January 2020 State Counsellor opens Education Development Implementation Conference 2020 in Nay Pyi Taw

HE Education Develop- the Hluttaw Affairs Committee ed guests. Tment Implementation Con- chairpersons, Deputy Minis- In her address to the Con- ference 2020 (Basic Education ter for Education U Win Maw ference, the State Counsellor Sector) was held at Myanmar Tun, states/regions ministers, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said: International Convention Cen- the National Education Poli- “A conference is an occasion tre -II (MICC-II) in Nay Pyi Taw cy Commission, the national in which solutions are sought at 10:00 am yesterday morning, Curriculum Committee, the for through the exchange of and the State Counsellor Daw National Education Standards views, based on individual ex- Aung San Suu Kyi attended the and Quality Assurance Eval- periences, with reference to ceremony and delivered the uation Committee, Chairman the individual knowledge and opening speech. and officials of the Rectors skills in respective disciplines. Present on the occasion Committee, Directors-Gener- As regards top views, people’s were the Stockholm World al, Rectors, Deputy Directors views differ because their spe- Peace Award holder Sayadaw General, states and region ed- cializations, and experiences Dr Bhaddanta Sobhita and ucation officers, headmasters/ differ, resulting in the different revered Sayadaws, the Union mistresses of schools, paper interpretations and opinions. Ministers U Min Thu, Lt-Gen presenters, representatives Hence, we must accept the fun- Yè Aung, U Soe Win, Dr Pe of development partner or- damental concept that every Myint, Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Dr ganizations, students associ- individual carries a different Myint Htwe and Dr Win Myat ations, representatives of the view or concept. Aye, the Chairman of the Nay private schools, and officials Pyit Taw Council Dr Myo Aung, concerned, students and invit- SEE PAGE-3

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivers the opening speech at the Education Development Implementation Conference 2020 (Basic Education Sector) in Nay Pyi Taw. PHOTO: MNA

INSIDE TODAY

PARLIAMENT NATIONAL NATIONAL MPs support ODA loan Union Minister Union Minister from Poland, debate U Thant Sin U Kyaw Tin JPAC’s 16/2019 report in Maung receives US receives UNSG’s Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Ambassador Special Envoy PAGE-2 PAGE-13 PAGE-6 29 JANUARY 2020 2 PARLIAMENT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw MPs support ODA loan from Poland, debate JPAC’s 16/2019 report in Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

MP U Maung Maung Ohn. MP U Aye Naing. PHOTO: MNA MP Dr Saw Naing. PHOTO: MNA MP U Win Min. PHOTO: MNA MP Major Zay Phyo. PHOTO: MNA PHOTO: MNA

HE second day meeting Tof Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s 15th regular session continued discussions yesterday about the Euro 50 million ODA loans from the Government of Po- land and debated the first section of Joint Public Accounts Committee Report(16/2019). The ODA loan is intended for implementing rubbish recycling project in Yangon mu- nicipal area, proposed by the Yangon Region Government. MP U Than Soe (a) Than Soe. MP U Maung Maung Oo. MP U Aye Bo. PHOTO: MNA MP Daw Khin San Hlaing. MP U Maung Maung Ohn PHOTO: MNA PHOTO: MNA PHOTO: MNA from Ayeyawady Region constituency 4 supported the loan project is essential for Yangon ency 12, U Myo Win from Mon in collaboration of the central revenues. plan, saying the project will city, and advised the update of State constituency 8, U Bo Gyi organizations and the respec- MP Daw Khin San Hlaing use industrial biotechnology three-year construction pro- from Chauk constituency and tive State/Region governments from Pale constituency urged in recycling rubbish in the ject should be reported annu- Dr Win Myint from Bago Re- for effective and efficient use respective ministries and gov- absence of oxygen, and it is ally to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. gion constituency 11. for required projects. ernment agencies to overcome appropriate for Myanmar. The MPs who supported MP U Win Win suggested weaknesses in managing the MP U Aye Naing from Da- the loan plan were U Ye My- Joint Public Accounts Com- reducing 18 per cent interest budgets with responsibility gon Myothit (South) constitu- int from Yangon Region con- mittee Report(16/2019) rates of the Cooperative De- and accountability. ency called for urgent imple- stituency 7, U Win Min from The MPs also discussed partment to the farmers al- The report was also dis- mentation of the project due to Hlainethaya constituency, U the of Joint Public Accounts though the department took cussed by the other 12 Hluttaw bad smells from rubbish piles Than Soe (a) Than Soe (Eco) Committee Report(16/2019) US$400 million loan from the representatives. and the risk of fire. He also from Yangon Region constit- on its findings for the period China Exim Bank at an inter- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw will suggested for buying garbage uency 4, U Maung Maung Oo April-September 2018. est rate of 4.5 per cent for rural hold its third day meeting of trucks for the city. from Insein constituency, U Pyithu Hluttaw’s Tatmad- development and poverty alle- 15th regular session on 29 Jan- MP Dr Saw Naing from Aye Bo from Yangon Region aw Representative MP Major viation programmes. uary.—Aung Ye Thwin and Aye South Okkalapa constituency constituency 11, U Kyaw Naing Zay Phyo discussed that the He also discussed timely Aye Thant agreed the loan plan as the from Yangon Region constitu- budgets should be drawn up collection of taxes for state (Translated by Aung Khin)

Education Development Implementation Conference 2020 held in Nay Pyi Taw

THE Education Development human resources for the country. Implementation Conference He also said the government (Basic Education Sector) 2020 is implementing the reform plans was held at the Myanmar Inter- for development of the country’s national Convention Centre II education in line with laws, rules, (MICC-II) yesterday afternoon. plans and strategies as it was in During the second session of very weakened state for many conference, Union Minister for years. Education said the conference Director-General U Ko Lay was aimed to find solutions in Win from the Department of reforming basic education sector Basic Education explained the Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi addresses the second session of Education Development Implementation with short term and long term development in the Education Conference 2020 in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA plans in accordance with the Na- Development Implementation Then, senior officials from The reports were then dis- conference will continue on 29 tional Education Strategic Plan Conference (Basic Education the department presented their cussed by small groups, and January.—MNA to be able to generate capable Sector) 2018 Report. reports on basic education sector. discussions were recorded. The (Translated by Aung Khin) 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 To build a developed country, it depends on the knowledge and skills of the citizens, as well as on the development of the sector of education. State Counsellor FROM PAGE-1 the world. To build a developed country, it depends on the knowl- But today these different edge and skills of the citizens, as views will be pooled, discussions well as on the development of will be held over the drawbacks the sector of education. There- and challenges in the sector of fore, we must strongly build the education, and the reforms to system of quality education. For be made, and the best solutions this purpose, we must review will be sought for in the sector the present education system, of the education of our country. teaching methods, educational As regards to the reforms, management and administra- two conditions may be taken tion and teachers’ qualities. into consideration. First, re- To launch such reforms, it views may be made on the con- isn’t easy for the government ditions in the past. Secondly, the alone to perform the tasks suc- reforms are to be introduced for cessfully. I said, it isn’t easy, the betterment of the future. but it is completely out of the Obviously, whatever system question to do so. It is of great you have, it isn’t easy to launch importance for the people, and the reforms. If reforms are on those involved in the sector of the way, those who are going education to cooperate and col- to be involved in the process, laborate. Today, it is heartening and engaged in the tasks of the to observe that the development implementation must change partner organizations have been their mind-set first. I have used collaborating with the Ministry the loan word “mind-set” be- of Education, investing their ef- cause it’s hard to find its My- forts and services in the sector State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi visits the exhibition at the Education Development Implementation anmar equivalent. Of course, of education. For this, I’d like Conference 2020 (Basic Education Sector) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA I never encourage the habit of to express my heartfelt thanks code switching, sandwiching to you. I hope you will keep on drawn the conclusion that this difference between the team reading so as to develop their the English expressions while giving aid to us. type of assessment really shows work and the group work might students’ ways of thinking. talking in Myanmar. I’d like all Now, by implementing the the educational standard. How- be considered, too. From my In fact, a teacher is a lifetime of you involved in the sector of new education system of KG+12 ever, later, we have discovered point of view, team work is a learner. Naturally, a teacher education to keep this in mind. in the sector of the Basic Edu- that even in the countries given group that is more definitely may engage himself or herself If you’re going to speak in My- cation, we hope we will be able credit for having the best edu- identified. You set up a team throughout his or her whole life- anmar, I’d like you to use the or a group and assign particu- time in learning and developing Myanmar equivalents, if possi- lar tasks to the members. On the academic quality, the peda- ble. If not possible, then use the the other hand, a group work gogy, English, and ICT Skills. loan words. You must be brave In order to make reforms, is a sort of operation in which Teachers today should surf enough for this sort of change, all come together and work to- the websites and study the ed- and you must have tolerance to we must be able exercise gether. Here, there might be no ucation systems of other coun- any outcomes, criticisms and our wisdom and our rational specific tasks assigned. But you tries and increase their knowl- challenges from this kind of are there, working together. And edge so as to keep abreast with change. Education teaches you thinking so that we can project activities are the activ- the times. For this purpose, the in what areas to introduce the ities that involve the members language skills will come into reforms and what not to do so. make the right decisions. to set out to a task or a mission. play. Therefore, I’d urge you all In order to make reforms, After a project, the members to keep on studying the interna- we must be able exercise our may break up. So it’s just for tional language or languages. wisdom and our rational think- only one mission. Today, the Ministry of Ed- ing so that we can make the to equip our children with the cation, their education system And in the Case Study ucation is engaged in drawing right decisions. Therefore, it is 21st century skills as the good is not in line with the needs and Method, you make a close study “the Indicator Framework very important that our educa- citizens of our country, and it is demands of the period. That’s of a case, and exercise your ra- for continuous development tion system should be direct- quite heartening. This reform of why we need to make contin- tional thinking for how to make of teachers’ quality based on ed towards training the edu- the new system will be complet- uous reviews on the ongoing an approach towards a case and equality”. It is hoped that teach- cation and foresightedness of ed by 2022-2023 academic year. conditions. how to tackle with it. Therefore, ers will have great opportunities the young minds. Here, I’d like In the present, indicators Teachers are supposed to it is important to accomplish the for lifelong learning while their to draw your attention to the and numerical are usually re- guide the students to learn not tasks at every stage. pedagogical qualities will be en- difference between education ferred to as the yardsticks of only the subject matters pre- In building the human re- hanced continuously. and foresightedness. As you all the education system. But if you scribed in the curriculum but source development, we must Another point I’d like to go know, education can be learned relay look at how a student has also relate what they learn to consider what kind of human into details is equality. Equality while, from my point of view, achieved, the recommended what is there beyond the class- resource must be developed. is important for all human soci- foresightedness is the qualifi- criteria should be how much room. So teachers are required In this kind of mission, teach- eties. So teachers, students, and cation that makes a base of ed- a student can exercise his or to train them about how to col- er is everything. What kind of all those involved in education ucation or learning and predict her rational thinking, how he lect data, evaluate the data, qualifications should a teach- services in the academic field what issues could take place in or she can get the issues solved find solutions and enter discus- er possess? For this purpose, must have access to equality the future and how to solve the through the exercise of his or sions, etc. So modern teaching what measures should be tak- while there must be equality for issues. her prudence. This type of as- methodology should be put into en? These are the questions taking into consideration and According to the schol- sessment should be taken into practice through Team Work, to consider before we start the fulfilling the needs and weak- ars, it is noted that education consideration. It’s been a long Group Work, Project Activities, implementation. nesses of each individual. is the best thing to construct time ago that the scholars have Case Study Method, etc. The A teacher should do wide SEE PAGE-5 29 JANUARY 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi opens new ‘model building’ of primary school in Pyinmana

TATE Counsellor Daw SAung San Suu Kyi inaugurated a new ‘model building’ of Basic Education Primary School (Bawgawadi) of Pyin- mana in Dekkhina District, Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday morning. Opening ceremony of the school building was also attended by Union Minister for the Office of Union Govern- ment U Min Thu, Union Minis- ter for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing, Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council Dr Myo Aung, Depu- ty Minister U Maung Maung Win and Dr Kyaw Lin, Pyithu Hluttaw MP U Than Soe Aung, officials from the Ministry of Education, teachers, students and town elders. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Union Ministers U Min Thu, U Win Khaing and Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council Dr Myo Aung, Pyithu Hluttaw MP U Than Soe Aung State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and dignitaries cut ribbon to open the new ‘model building’ of Basic Education Primary School (Bawgawadi) and Headmistress Daw Tin Tin in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Mar cut the ceremonial ribbon to launch the new building of Myo Win Aung, and Headmis- students and teachers. is a two-storey reinforced ce- in States/Regions and one in school. tress Daw Tin Tin Mar. She also looked around the ment concrete structure with Nay Pyi Taw — across the After having a group pho- State Counsellor planted a classes where children were three classrooms, built on 7.85 country in 2018-2019 financial to taken, the State Counsellor Gangaw tree to mark the open- painting, reciting poems and acres of land. year. Each of these two-storey received a commemorative gift ing ceremony of new school reading books in the library The government has con- school buildings has an area of presented by Officer of Nay Pyi building in front of it and posed of the school. structed a total of 15 quality 168ftx184ft.—MNA Taw Education Department U for documentary photos with The new ‘model building’ primary school buildings—14 (Translated by Aung Khin)

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi plants a Gangaw tree at the opening ceremony of the new ‘model building’ of Basic Education State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is welcomed by students at the opening ceremony of the new ‘model Primary School (Bawgawadi) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA building’ of Basic Education Primary School (Bawgawadi) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Every child must have access to education: State Counsellor

FROM PAGE-3 between the quality of the state ature that might be fit to their education, which are (1) to pro- building of the country’s future. As long as there exist dis- schools and that of the private age level. Opportunities must duce good citizens (2) to promote Then followed the group criminations, there will always be schools. be created for the students to the good habits of collaboration photo session of the State Coun- issues, and as a result, there will Because our government participate themselves. (3) to train our children to value sellor, the Union Ministers, the be no room for peace. (You know, takes time and has to struggle We need to teach our stu- the responsibility and accounta- Nay Pyi Taw Council Chair- in your homes, your schools, your for making progress, we have not dents how to protect themselves bility (4) to enable the children to man, authorities concerned, offices, your surroundings, in this as yet had a chance to spend the when a natural disaster breaks exercise their innovative ideas, the National Education Policy world), you need to reduce the required educational budgets as out. I’ve been informed that in which are to produce the new Commission, the National Cur- situations where discriminations much as it should be. But we are order to enhance their morality, generations for the future of our riculum Committee, the Na- occur. If you have no equality, allotting the educational budg- books under the Integrity Pro- country. In launching and im- tional Education Standard and there will occur the issue of “be- ets as much as we can. You all motion Education Programme plementing the educational re- Quality Assurance Assessment ing neglected”. So please note know that the educational budg- are now being distributed in forms, parents and students and Committee, the Chairman of this: the factors for the outbreak ets have been on the increase basic education schools so that teachers and all those involved in the Rectors Committee and the of the conflicts include the factor from year to year. Yet there is our students will be equipped education should make concert- authorities concerned, the Di- of being neglected. still a need to spend the budget with the ability of perceiving the ed efforts. If we can construct rectors General, rectors, paper It is natural that all conflicts according to the regional and Truth and dissolving the issues, the quality education system, not presenters, representatives of exist in the society. The ties of re- international indicators. and are expected to collaborate only we ourselves but also others the development partner organ- lations can also be more strongly In the basic schools, sti- and participate in the Peace Ed- need to be engaged in continuous izations. Then the State Coun- established through negotiating pends are offered to students ucation successfully. learning for self-development. sellor, the Union Ministers, the and finding a solution to these while free education system is Here, I would like to draw Indeed, education is a thing to Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman conflicts, and as a result, better, being implemented. So parents your attention to the issues. Of pass from generation to gener- and the authorities concerned and more peaceful conditions can reduce the expenses on the course, I always stress that an ation. So what we have learned, inspected the Chemistry Booth can be restored. education of their children, thus issue is not an issue. The issue what we have experienced, what and the Home Economic Booth In learning and the learning enjoying the benefits of the free is how to solve it right. If you do we would like to suggest will be under Yangon Region Education process, all inclusiveness and education system. not apply the right way of solving exchanged. I’d urge you all to Officer’s Office, the ICT Booth equality are important factors. In developing the human a problem, we can’t solve any make the best contributions to and 360 ED for Education Booth We should consider the fact that resources, we need to train our problems effectively in the long leave a milestone in the para- under the Department of Basic every child must have access to students, our youths to be fit and run. As the education standard digm shift called the education Education and the New Curric- education, and that the factors strong so as to produce outstand- goes high, the country will be reforms in the Basic Education ulum Teaching Aid Booth un- of being neglected, gaps and ing humans. developed, as in the saying, “A Sector. der the Nay Pyi Taw Education inequalities must be taken into It is necessary to teach art lotus looks more graceful as the In conclusion, I would stress Officer’s Office, the Innovative account. I am glad that the Minis- and music and other aesthetic water level rises”. So our per- that you may not enter discus- Educational Research Booth try of Education is making every subjects so that love of peace will sonnel serving in the education sions with the attitude that you presented by the Yangon Edu- effort to successfully implement be inculcated in the mind of our sector must enjoy high standard. are always right. In the case of cation under the Department the goal of being all-inclusive, students. Youths today are ob- So to make a success in the discussions and negotiations, of Higher Education, the Booth providing access to equality and served to be addicts to computer education sector, the physical you may be wrong and they may of the Myanmar Examination quality education and the Sus- games or online games, which is and mental needs and weak- also be right. With this attitude, Board Department, the Booth for tainable Development Goal. no good for them. So teachers nesses of our teachers must be we can make advance. So in your the Guidance for building a Safe, While we must build our and parents should come togeth- considered. In order to improve discussions, please open your Happy Kids Model School, the state schools more and more er, discuss and give guidance. the quality education, reviews mind, listen to their views. If Booth of the Seven Prioritized strongly, we must not fail to give We need to launch cam- should be made on the task pro- views differ, why? Which views Task programmes and the Booth support to the development of paigns in universities and high grammes for each individual could serve for the betterment of the Dangers of Smoking and the private schools. But I wish schools, and hold educational student’s access to the oppor- of our country? When you think Tobacco under the Ministry of our parents may not adopt the talks on the prevention of narcot- tunity of learning, each individ- about the issues, please take into Health and Sports, the Booth of attitude that only the private ic drugs. The school libraries and ual teacher’s qualifications, and consideration, not for one or two Science and Recycle Art under schools can provide the best the reading rooms should open then quality educational services or three years to come, but for the Mandalay Region Education education. Measures must be the doors to our kids. There, we must be provided. Moreover, we the younger generations of our Officer’s Office.—MNA taken to narrow down the gap must provide books and liter- have the main objectives of basic country. We all must strive for the (Translated by Dr Zaw Tun) Vice President U Henry Van Thio receives South Korean Ambassador

VICE President U Henry Van of the two nations, tourism sec- Thio received Ambassador of tor development and cultural the Republic of Korea Mr Lee cooperation, and sending My- Sang-hwa at the diplomatic hall anmar delegation of high-rank- of the Presidential Palace in Nay ing officials to the World Summit Pyi Taw yesterday. on Peace, Security and Human During the meeting, they Development in South Korea. discussed matters related to pro- Also present at the meeting moting bilateral cooperation be- were Permanent Secretary of tween Myanmar and South Ko- Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Soe rea, promotion of bilateral trade Han and officials. —MNA and investment, strengthening Vice President U Henry Van Thio meets with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Mr Lee Sang-hwa at the friendship between the peoples (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA 29 JANUARY 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Vice President U Henry Van Thio attends ‘2020 Seed Fair’

VICE PRESIDENT U Henry Van Thio, the head of the Leading Committee for the Protection of Farmers Rights and Promotion of Interest, delivered an opening remark on the ‘2020 Seed Fair’ which was held at the State Ag- ricultural Institute in Pyinmana Township of Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday morning. The event was also attended by Union Minister for Agricul- ture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Aung Thu, chairpersons of Hluttaw Affairs Committee, Deputy Ministers, Hluttaw representatives, Members of Nay Pyi Taw Council, heads of de- partments, representatives of seed producing associations and companies, farmers from States and Regions, seed buyers and officials. In his speech, the Vice Pres- ident emphasized the importance of quality seeds suitable for respective areas in producing sufficient, nutritious and safe Vice President U Henry Van Thio visits the ‘2020 Seed Fair’ at the State Agricultural Institute in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. foods which can help promote PHOTO: MNA incomes of farmers. He added that the governments into these businesses or foreign companies have been The Vice President added ture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr ment is implementing develop- those who are managing these allowed for 100 per cent invest- that if Myanmar could produce Aung Thu explained the objec- ment of living standards for the businesses. Farmers include in ments with the approval of Min- more quality seeds for both tives of 2020 Seed Fair, develop- farmers who contribute 70 per the categories of firms producing istry of Agriculture, Livestock domestic and foreign markets, ment of seed production sector cent of the country’s population seeds and saplings of plant and and Irrigation, in promoting seed instead of importing from other and operating a sustainable seed and enforcing the Law of Pro- animals. sector. countries, the farmers and all production mechanism through tection of the Farmer Rights and “The government is over- Vice President U Henry Van stakeholders in seed producing strategic plans. Enhancement of Their Benefits seeing quality and prices of Thio also advised relevant de- process will obtain benefits. The Vice President and par- Amendment Law which was en- saplings, seeds, animal breeds partments, experts and private He also highlighted that ty looked around the displays of acted in December 2018. and fish species, fertilizers, pes- sectors to cooperate in develop- seed producing organizations cultivation plots and the booths Myanmar also adopted the ticides, foods and medicines in ment of seed sector to meet the and private firms need to fol- of seeds, fruits, agricultural ma- Rural Development Law on 27 accordance with the law and objectives for promoting benefits low the existing law and rules chinery, mobile application for December 2019 to promote the legal actions in the damages of of farmers. to sustain their business and farmers, demonstration plots lives of rural people in a wide agricultural produce and capital He continued saying that production norms. and lab for examining seeds. range of sectors. losses,” he added. Myanmar has a favourable geo- In conclusion, the Vice Pres- The ‘2020 Seed Fair’ dis- The Vice President said that The Vice President also ex- graphical situation to become a ident called for organizing more played 49 booths for sees and the term ‘farmers’ covers the plained production of seeds, stor- major seed producing country if seed fairs at the levels of States, the plots for 25 crops and 106 persons in the livelihoods of ag- age and packings with modern the existing policies are adjust- Regions and districts to promote species.—MNA riculture and livestock, as well equipment for foreign markets. ed with amendments, relaxation the interests of farmers. as those who are putting invest- In addition to local firms, and supports. Union Minister for Agricul- (Translated by Aung Khin)

Union Minister U Kyaw Tin receives United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar

UNION MINISTER for International Cox’s Bazar to meet with the displaced Cooperation U Kyaw Tin received United persons. Nations Secretary-General’s Special En- The Union Minister also informed voy on Myanmar Ms. Christine Schraner her of his view on the recent decision Burgener at 1:00 pm, on 28 January 2020 by the International Court of Justice at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay (ICJ) on ‘provisional measures’ in the Pyi Taw. case brought by The Gambia against During the meeting, they exchanged Myanmar as well as steps taken by the views on measures taken by the govern- government to address the accounta- ment for repatriation of displaced per- bility issue through domestic judicial son for implementation of the National system as recommended by the final Strategy on Resettlement of Internally report of the Independent Commission Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Closure of Enquiry (ICOE). of IDP Camps, recent developments Also present at the meeting were U in creating conducive environment for Kyaw Thu Nyein, Deputy Director-Gen- the returnees in cooperation with the eral of the International Organizations United Nations and ASEAN, speeding and Economic Department of the Min- up the citizenship application process, istry of Foreign Affairs and officials from Union Minister U Kyaw Tin meets with United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on and recent visit of Myanmar officials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.—MNA Myanmar Ms Christine Schraner Burgener in Nay Pyi Taw on 28 January 2020. PHOTO: MNA 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ADVERTISEMENT 7 29 JANUARY 2020 29 JANUARY 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 9

INTERVIEW Coronavirus - Be 2020, 73rd Anniversary Union Day alert, not afraid Access to finance remains the largest challenge in the sector. National Objectives 1. All ethnic nationals to preserve and protect for non-dis- Without this, it is difficult to improve irrigation facilities, integration of the Union, non-disintegration of National ITH the death toll in the coronavirus outbreak Unity and Perpetuation of Sovereignty. crossing 100, health authorities in Myanmar have 2. To work on the peace process till success is achieved beefed up surveillance at international airports based on Union spirit. quality and yields, and storage capabilities. U Ye Min Aung, W and border checkpoints, especially those along the 3. To strive with the collective strength of all ethnic nation- border with China. Secretary-General, Myanmar Rice Federation als for rule of law, a fair justice system and the security At present, more than 4,500 cases have been reported from the Oxford Business Group and safety of all citizens. mainland, where there has been an outbreak of respiratory illness 4. To prevent/protect all people from the danger of narcotic caused by a new coronavirus, which can spread from person to In what ways can Myanmar mostly of paddy fields, which of exports alone is not neces- reduce methane emissions by that safety regulations are in drugs as a national duty and thereby uplift their standard person. diversify production? are not immediately suitable for sary, although these exports removing the need to flood rice place and illicit trade is kept to a of living. As the pneumonia-causing virus has triggered a health scare U YE MIN AUNG: Diversifica- vegetable cultivation without do help ensure sectoral price paddies. Rice cultivation needs minimum. In addition, farmers 5. Emergence of a Constitution which will be in alignment in China, it would be sensible to be concerned. But, we must take tion is great in theory, but it is treatment. stability and absorb market to be intensified in Myanmar, must follow health and safety with a genuine Democratic Federal Union. care not to overreact to the developing situation. difficult to achieve. It requires In agriculture supply-side shocks. The number of coun- though not at the expense of procedures. With Myanmar on high alert and surveillance mode, people state support and economic policies tend to fail, so if we tries Myanmar exports to has the environment. The System of Access to finance remains seem to be reaching a point where public indifference has tipped strength. If we examine region- insist on diversification before grown considerably in recent Rice Intensification developed the largest challenge in the sec- into worry, and even, fear. al trends, it took Thailand and we are able to bring it to scale years, almost tripling from 20 by Cornell University provides tor. Without this, it is difficult Sales of face masks have Vietnam decades of commercial we will not succeed. Diversi- countries in 2012 to nearly 60 a great method for maintaining to improve irrigation facilities, soared, with shortage report- rice farming to gather the fi- fication within a commodity by 2019. There has also been this balance, with an emphasis quality and yields, and storage While we ed from some border towns. nancing and technical ability to chain is what we can consider. significant improvements in the on controlling inputs and plant capabilities. Our neighbours de- While we should remain quality of production, with cer- management, and it has already veloped their agricultural sec- Myanmar Daily Weather Report should remain on the alert for coronavirus, tification having played a role seen success in Myanmar. Nat- tors with the help of consistent, (Issued at 7:00 pm Tuesday 28th January, 2020) there is no reason to be afraid. in this. We have international urally, pesticides are still nec- innovative and well-capitalised on the alert for Each suspected case is not Improvements are slowly laboratories and inspection U Ye Min Aung essary in the sector, but there financial solutions. The Myan- BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy to cloudy over testing positive for the virus. companies coming to Myanmar needs to be more education mar Agriculture Development the South Bay and West Central Bay and a few cloud over the coronavirus, On 26 January, a Chinese to verify our output, and this is es. For instance, drip irrigation concerning their application, Bank has a huge role to play in Andaman Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. traveler was quarantined at taking place, but the raising standards right across is starting to be implemented and businesses have a respon- the sector, and we encourage there is no rea- the Nyaungshwe Hospital the supply chain. and can greatly increase effi- sibility to support this. It is in the government to prioritise FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 29th January, and treated for diarrhea and sector needs investment ciency, improve soil quality and the public interest to ensure its expansion. The bank already 2020: Light rain are likely to be isolated in Upper Sagaing Re- son to be afraid. fever. Her condition improved How would you assess the has over 220 branches nation- gion and Kachin State. Degree of certainty is (60%). Weather the next day. She showed no technology and storage fa- wide, but it must focus on di- will be partly cloudy in Taninthayi Region, Northern Shan, Each suspected signs of pneumonia. But, as as it is undercapitalised cilities in the sector’s supply versifying its product portfolio Chin and Mon States and generally fair in the remaining she was visiting from China chain? Rice cultivation needs and increasing its outreach pro- Regions and States. case is not test- and hospitalized during the and lacking expertise. YE MIN AUNG: Adequate stor- grammes. There is also a role surveillance period for coro- age facilities are vital for Myan- for microfinance institutions STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in My- ing positive for navirus, she was quarantined. mar. Without effective drying to be intensified in to play, but there is not yet at a anmar waters. Wave height will be about (5-7) feet in Deltaic, In this scenario, we must equipment the effects of climate sufficient capacity level to gen- off and along Rakhine Coast and about (4-6) feet in Gulf of the virus. rely on information provid- diversify at scale. On top of that, With rice, for instance, we do change are acutely felt, with erate real change. Though we Mottama, off and along Mon-Taninthayi Coast. ed on official websites and our market has unique issues not currently manufacture rice crops being ruined. Improve- Myanmar, though not are latecomers to mechanised organizations. Information to overcome. Before diversifi- oil, biscuits, cosmetics or noo- ments are slowly taking place, agriculture, we can now use OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood from social media needs to cation can truly take place, we dles. Globally, rice consumption but the sector needs invest- this technology to accelerate of slight decrease of night temperatures in Sagaing Region, be considered in light of data provided on official websites, such as need to study our ecology to en- has slowed but the market for ment as it is undercapitalised at the expense of the our growth trajectory. Our next Kachin and Chin States. those of international health organizations and health organizations able us to use it effectively. Fol- rice-based products, such as and lacking expertise. On the step as a nation should be to from China. lowing Cyclone Nargis in 2008 glucose, is growing. Meanwhile, farming side, moves towards prioritise expanding banking FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING Though the World Health Organization (WHO) has not yet we have seen an increase in the country consumes 80% of more effective and sustainable environment. facilities for farmers. AREA FOR 29th January, 2020: Fair weather. declared the Novel Coronavirus-2019 a public health emergency of pests and disease. Additionally, the rice it produces, meaning practices are under way but international concern (PHEIC), it has declared it to be ‘high’ risk. Myanmar’s farmland consists that diversification for the sake they are only in the early stag- FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA The World Health Organization is recommending some basic FOR 29th January, 2020: Generally fair weather. measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (The last two are specifically focused on people in and around Ground Zero for the FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING virus - Wuhan, China.) AREA FOR 29th January, 2020: Fair weather. People must: Frequently wash their hands with an alcohol-based hand rub, Readiness is the key to detect, combat spread of the new coronavirus or warm water and soap. Cover their mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue when World Health Organization sneezing or coughing. Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever or cough. HE World Health Organ- Region. tries in the Region to roll out ters of Health since the onset dinate global work on surveil- risk was assessed to be ‘high’. Seek early medical help if they have a fever, cough, and difficulty ization South-East Asia As in the case of any new these guidelines, prioritizing of the outbreak. Last week Dr lance, epidemiology, modelling, WHO is keeping a close breathing, and share their travel history with healthcare providers. T has urged countries in virus, much remains to be un- reviewing and building capac- Khetrapal Singh also took stock diagnostics, clinical care and watch on the evolving situation Avoid direct, unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces the Region to remain vigilant and derstood, the Regional Director ities for laboratory diagnostic, of the preparedness and sup- treatment, and other ways to and remains committed to work in contact with animals when visiting live markets in affected areas. strengthen readiness to rapidly said, adding that globally WHO including referral of specimens port being extended by WHO to identify, manage the disease and with member countries to scale Avoid eating raw or undercooked animal products and exer- detect any case of importation of has prepared interim guidance and diagnosis; trainings in case countries. limit onward transmission. up readiness and implement cise care when handling raw meat, milk, or animal organs to avoid the new coronavirus and prevent on case detection, testing, clin- management, specimen collec- Two countries in the WHO Though the new corona- IHR core capacities to respond cross-contamination with uncooked foods. its spread. ical management of cases, in- tion and transportation, and in- South-East Asia Region – Thai- virus being called novel coro- to any importation, Dr Khetrapal As the virus’ footprint spreads, advisories on limiting travel will “It is time to focus all efforts fection prevention and control fection prevention and control; land and Nepal - have report- navirus-2019 was not declared Singh said, emphasizing that likely be issued. As anyone who flies regularly knows, airplanes are on readiness guided by what- during health care, home care logistics support and communi- ed confirmed cases of the new a public health emergency of “We should continue to be vig- a hotbed of germs. ever is known about the new for people suspected to have the cating risks and promoting de- coronavirus. international concern (PHEIC) ilant and ready to contain and But, for now, we just need to keep the basics in mind. coronavirus,” said Dr Poonam virus, and guidance on reducing sired behavior in the community. Globally, WHO continues to by the Emergency Committee of prevent any further spread.” Khetrapal Singh, Regional Di- transmission. The Regional Director has work with networks of research- the International Health Regu- rector, WHO South-East Asia WHO is working with coun- been in contact with the Minis- ers and other experts to coor- lation which met last week, its 29 JANUARY 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com YCDC distributes second round of land

ACTING CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe compensation to farmers [email protected]

SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT THE Yangon City Development ue to live there as squatters, we Kyaw Myaing Committee (YCDC) on 27 Jan- will take legal action according to uary distributed the second existing laws,” he added. SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Htet Oo round of land compensation, Then, the Chief Minister, Re- Aung Khin amounting to K15,381.22 mil- gional Hluttaw chairman U Tin INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR lion, to local farmers whose Maung Tun, Agriculture, Live- Ye Htut Tin, [email protected] lands have been confiscated stock, Forest and Energy Minis- by the government. ter U Han Tun, Yangon Mayor U LOCAL NEWS EDITORS The compensation was Maung Maung Soe, and officials Tun Tun Naing (Editor), disbursed during a ceremony of the Regional Committee for [email protected] Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), at the YCDC meeting hall. Scrutinizing of Confiscated Farm- [email protected] At the ceremony, Yangon lands and other lands committee Region Chief Minister U Phyo distributed compensation to farm- TRANSLATORS Hay Mar Tin Win, Min Thein said that land com- ers. Afterwards, a local farmer Ei Myat Mon pensation will be disbursed in gave words of thanks on behalf Kyaw Zin Lin totality in 2020. “Farm lands of all farmers. Kyaw Zin Tun and other lands, which have On the same day, the YCDC REPORTER been confiscated, will be scruti- on Monday gave K15,381.22 mil- Nyein Nyein Ei, nized before the compensation lion in compensation to 139 local [email protected] is awarded. Land Committees farmers for 1545.322 acres of land

PHOTOGRAPHER at different levels are following in Dagon Myothit Seikkan, Dagon Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar the procedures set by the cen- Myothit (South, North, and East), Kyaw Zeya tral committee for processing Hlinethaya, Shwepyithar, Min- compensations so that people glardone, Dala, Kyimyindaing, COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, cooperate with the committee Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein presents compensation and Taikkyi townships. On 28 Sep- Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, by presenting correct informa- to farmers in Yangon on 27 January. PHOTO: HSAN KYAW OO (IPRD) tember, 2019, the YCDC gave K7 Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe, tion about farmland,” he said. billion in compensation to 50 local Nyi Lin Thu The committee would be tion, he added. giving land compensation and farmers for 696.31 acres of farm- EDITORIAL SECTION able to provide compensation “Moreover, we want to make that the land will become the gov- land. —Hsan Kyaw Oo (IPRD) (+95) (01)8604529, only if it gets correct informa- it clear that the authorities are ernment’s again. If people contin- (Translated by Hay Mar) Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Hotline - 09 974424114 Trade body advises farmers to delay watermelon harvest

ADVERTISING & MARKETING THE Sagaing Region Watermelon and Musk- ( +95) (01) 8604530, melon Exporters and Producers Association Hotline - 09 974424848 has issued an announcement to local farmers [email protected] asking them to wait for developments on the [email protected] China coronavirus outbreak before picking wa- Printed and published at the Global New termelons and muskmelons, said U Soe Lwin, Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at chairman of the Sagaing Region WMEPA. No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light On account of the coronavirus outbreak, of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. residents of Wuhan City, China are being pre- 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. vented from travelling around the country and this could affect the fruit market in the border [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com area, he said. www.facebook.com/TheGNLM “Although fruit can be exported in this situation, it may prove difficult because China has imposed restrictions on travelling in the country. We are monitoring the situation. If Muskmelon farm in ChaungU. PHOTO: WIN OO (ZAYYARTINE) China manages to control the virus and trad- ers are allowed to travel around the country freely, we will let local farmers know so they “With travelling in China becom- or Chinese authorities, who are closely can start work as soon as possible. In this ing inconvenient, watermelons and monitoring the current situation,” he situation, we do not want local farmers to pick muskmelons may rot. So, local farmers added. —Win Oo (Zayyartine) fruits because they may suffer from disease should pick them only after receiving and the farmers may lose profits,” he added. correct information through brokers (Translated by Hay Mar)

Write for us Wild elephant found dead in Ngwesaung Township

We appreciate your feedback and contributions. If you have any comments A WILD elephant was found was reported by local residents, was 33 years old and measured and is inspecting the routes or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email dead on 27 January in a forest a combined team comprising 7 feet in height. Last month, the around the village. [email protected] located 3 miles from the north- officials from the Pathein Forest elephant had been struck by an The Forest Department is with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only ern part of Shaukpin Village in Department, police, administra- arrow. Officials believe the ele- also conducting an educational able to publish “Letter to the Editor” Thazin village-tract of Ngwe- tive team, and the local veteri- phant died of its injuries. campaign for local residents on that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words saung Township, Ayeyawady nary doctor rushed to the scene The combined team has wildlife conservation. —Maung please be aware that your letter will be Region. and inspected the carcass. launched a search for those re- Maung Myint (IPRD) edited. After the elephant death The dead male elephant sponsible for killing the elephant (Translated by Hay Mar) 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Domestic investments touch K 748 MIC okays power projects of two Hong bln in current fiscal Kong firms in Yangon, BETWEEN 1 October and 24 January in the 2019-2020 Magway financial year, domestic investments made by Myan- By Nyein Nyein Township, Yangon Regi- mar citizens reached K748 on. It will invest $297.39 billion including US$134.46 TWO enterprises from million in power gene- million, including expan- Hong Kong have been ration, supply, and sale. sion of capital by existing permitted to execute At present, Hong enterprises, according to electricity generation, Kong has made large in- a press released issued by supply, and sale projects vestments in electricity the Myanmar Investment in Yangon and Magway generation, real estate Commission (MIC). regions, said U Thant Sin development, and manu- The commission en- Lwin, Director-General facturing sectors. dorsed 39 local enterpris- of the Directorate of In- In the first four es, with estimated capital vestment and Company months of the current of over K647.68 billion in- Administration (DICA). fiscal, investments of cluding $113.5 million, in the Hong Kong-listed more than $1 billion past four months. Those en- VPower KC1 and CN- flowed into the country terprises will invest in vari- Photo shows an aerial view of downtown Yangon. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR TIC Vpower YG2 com- from Hong Kong, boos- ous sectors. panies will be engaged ting it to the top of the Domestic investments were endorsed including ment Committees to grant on the environment and the in the generation of foreign investment li- flowed into real estate, permitted by the MIC and permissions to local and local community need to electricity, supply, and ne-up, according to data manufacturing, hotels and the investment committees foreign proposals, where be approved by the DICA sale. VPower KC1 will provided by the DICA. tourism, construction, in- of Yangon, Mandalay, and the initial investment does proposal assessment team. invest US$18.155 milli- Between 1 October dustrial estate, energy, min- Taninthayi regions. They not exceed K6 billion, or $5 With the introduction on to generate 20.54 MW and 24 January in the ing, livestock and fisheries, will be executing projects million. of a fast-track way to set of electricity from LNG. current fiscal, 100 busi- agriculture, and other ser- in the manufacturing, ho- While, some projects up business in Myanmar, The company will supply nesses were permitted vices sectors, according to tels and tourism, real estate no longer need MIC ap- investors can apply to the power and sell it on an and endorsed by the figures provided by the Di- development, and other proval, businesses that MIC or state and regional IPP (BOO) basis at the Myanmar Investment rectorate of Investment and services sectors, creating are strategic to the gov- investment committees Kyunchaung power plant Commission, and foreign Company Administration. over 950 jobs. ernment require a permit for getting investment pro- in Magway Region. direct investments ex- At a recent meeting To simplify the verifica- from the commission. In ad- posals endorsed, depend- Meanwhile, CNTIC ceeded $2 billion, inclu- of the MIC, eight domestic tion process of investment dition, businesses that have ing on the business type. VPower YG2 will build ding expansion of capital enterprises, with estimat- projects, the Myanmar large capital investments, — GNLM a 350-MW LNG power by existing enterprises. ed capitals of K31.45 billion Investment Law allows exceeding $5 million, and (Translated by Ei Myat plant on No. 14 plot at (Translated by Ei Myat including $6.06 million, region and state Invest- that may have an impact Mon) Thilawa Port in Thanlyin Mon) Yangon Region Investment Forum 2020 to be held in Feb

By Nyein Nyein “This will be the third It will be organized by the edition of the forum, and it MIC and Sagaing Region THE Yangon Region In- will focus on the manufac- government. vestment Forum 2020 will turing sector,” said U Thant The Bago Region take place in February, said Sin Lwin. government, MIC, and Ja- U Thant Sin Lwin, Direc- The objectives behind pan International Coopera- tor-General of the Direc- investment forums are to tion Agency (JICA) will also torate of Investment and show potential investment organize the Bago Region Company Administration opportunities, promote Investment Fair 2020 in (DICA). foreign investments, and May. In a bid to promote build connections between As per data from the domestic and foreign in- local and international DICA, 100 foreign enterpri- vestments in the region, counterparts, said officials. ses brought in investments the Yangon Region Invest- Similar forums and of more than $2 billion into ment Forum 2020 is being investment fairs will be the country between 1 Oc- jointly organized by the My- held in Sagaing and Bago tober and 24 January in the anmar Investment Com- regions later this year. The 2019-2020 financial year, in- mission (MIC), Yangon Sagaing Region Invest- cluding expansion of capi- Region Investment Com- ment Forum 2020 will be tal by existing enterprises. mittee (YRIC), and Yangon inaugurated in March in Region government. Monywa, Sagaing Region. (Translated by EMM)

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Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Press Release 4/2020 3rd Waxing of Tabodwe, 1381 ME (27 January 2020) Additional statistical bulletin on drug seizures, acting on information

1. In order to prevent and eradicate the dangers of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs, the Office of the President has formed the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department on 26 June 2018 to systematically accept and respond to reports on drug abuses and other related cases from the general public. 2. With orders from the Office of the President, the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department relayed information on reports on drug-related offenses up to 25 January 2020 to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action, as displayed below:

Sr Nature of report Details on seizure and legal action taken 5 Information received of Police have opened 19 cases and arrested 26 men and some people distributing three women together with heroin, stimulant tablets 1 Information received of On 22 January 2020, police searched the house of Kyaw and selling illegal drugs and opium block in the previous weeks. Kyaw San Lin who lives San Lin (a) Kyaw San Kway, 44, son of U Ba Thwin, in wards of Taunggyi Acting on a tip-off, police searched the house of Myint in Pyinbin Village, Kyun- who lives in Pyinbin Village, Kyunhla Township, and Township, Shan State, Hlaing (a) Ah Thae Lay, 36, son of U Maw Tan, who hla Township, Sagaing arrested him together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets lives in Shwetaung Ward, Taunggyi Township, on 21 Region, distributing and and heroin. January and found him and other nine people — his selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa brothers Than Naing, (a) Ahpulay, 41, and Min Min Tun (Kyunhla)MaYa(pa)1/2020 under Section 19(a) and (a) Tin Shein, 30; Tun Thar (a) Kyan Kyaung, 20, son 20(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- of U Maung Kyaw, and his brother Thant Zin Phyo (a) stances Law. Ahngelay, 19; Yan Aung Naing (a) Yan Naing, 31, son of U Aung Myint, who lives in the same ward; Pyae 2 Information received On 21 January 2020, police searched the house of Chit Phyo Kyaw (a) Poe La Pyae, 25, son of U Kyaw Htay, of Chit Ko who lives in Ko (a) Chit Myo Ko, 35, son of U Mya Thaung, who lives who lives in Sein Pan Ward; Zaw Lin Aung, 29, son of Kyeesu Ward, Dawbon in Kyeesu Ward, Dawbon Township, and arrested him U Toe Maung, who lives in Sein Pan Ward, Wei Lwin Township, Yangon Re- together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. Phoe (a) Ko Tu, 29, son of U Min Lwin, who lives in gion, distributing and A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa Kanthar Ward and Sai Thein Han, 31, son of U Sai Tun selling illegal drugs. (Dawbon)MaYa(pa)6/2020 under Section 19 (a) of the Myint, who lives in Kanouk Ward. Police seized ‘WY’ Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. stimulant tablets from them. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa 3 Information received of On 23 January 2020, police searched the house of Daw (Taunggyi)MaYa(pa)5/2020 under Section 19(a) and 21 Daw Khin Lay Myint who Khin Lay Myint (a) Pwa Gyi, 48, daughter of U Thein of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances lives in Ywama Anauk Naing, who lives in Ywama Anauk Ward, Insein Town- Law. Ward, Insein Township, ship, and arrested her and Zaw Oo, 34, son of U Thein Yangon Region, distrib- Zaw, who lives in Pauktaw Ward, Insein Township, 3. Out of the information sent to the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department, uting and selling illegal together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. so far a total of 957 cases have been opened files as of 25 January 2020. A total of drugs. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa 1,480 people, including 1,236 men and 244 women had been arrested with 7494.9814g (Insein)MaYa(pa)12/2020 under Section 16(c) and 21 of of heroin, 1,347.42 g of ICE, 40,339.02166 g of opium, 661.27 g of low-quality opium, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 53230.76 g of speciosa powder, 12097.32 g of speciosa, 2.5 liters of liquid speciosa, 462,707 stimulant tablets, 10310.42 g of marijuana, 0.1 liters of opium tincture, 520.28 4 Information received of On 19 January 2020, police searched a shop house g of opium blocks, 60 g of poppy seeds, 55.45 g of crushed stimulant tablet powder, Kyaw Hlaing and Aye of Kyaw Hlaing, 52, son of U Hla Hsaung, who lives 0.001 g of crushed ecstasy powder, 19 firearms, different kinds of 257 cartridges and Lwin who live in Taung in Taung Ward, Hopon Township and arrested him one grenade. Efforts for fighting the drug trafficking has been stepped up and the Ward, Hopon Township, together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. department will report on further exposed cases. Shan State (south), dis- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa 4. To seize further drugs and to arrest drugs dealers, people are urged to inform tributing and selling ille- (Hopon)MaYa(pa)7/2020 under Section 16(c) of the the Ministry of Home Affairs, region and state governments and to inform huge cases gal drugs. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. of drug trafficking and other suspicious cases directly to the Drug Activity Special Similarly, police searched the house of Aye Lwin, 41, Complaint Department of the Office of the President via following contact numbers: son of U Hla Maung, who lives in the same ward, and arrested him together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. Contacts: A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa Landline No. — 067-590200 (Hopon)MaYa(pa)8/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Fax Phone No. — 067-590233 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Email Address — [email protected] Deputy Information Minister receives officials from BBC Media Action

DEPUTY MINISTER for Infor- cooperative matters.—MNA mation U Aung Hla Tun received (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) the officials from BBC Media Action at the ministry in Nay Pyi Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun Taw yesterday. meets with BBC Media Action During the meeting, delegation at the Ministry of Information in Nay Pyi Taw they cordially discussed the yesterday. PHOTO: MNA works of BBC Media Action and 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL / AD 13 Union Minister for Transport and Communications receives US Ambassador

UNION Minister for Trans- During the meeting, technical exchange about port and Communications they cordially discussed the policies and making U Thant Sin Maung re- matters related to infra- laws relating to cyber se- ceived US Ambassador to structure development of curity, and bilateral coop- Myanmar Mr Scot Marciel Myanmar port industry eration. — MNA at his office in Nay Pyi Taw and assisting in the works (Translated by Kyaw Union Minister U Thant Sin Maung meets with US Ambassador Mr Scot Marciel in Nay Pyi yesterday. of railway transport sector, Zin Tun) Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

Australian National Day celebrated in Nay Pyi Taw

Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 A reception to mark the Na- Myo Thein Gyi extended tion to mark the Australian sion U Myint Naing and U tional Day of Australia was greetings, followed by a National Day. Myint Aung, Nay Pyi Taw Changing Trade Name for Registered Pesticides held at the M Gallery Hotel commemorative group Also present at the Command Commander in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. photo session involving the event were Union Min- Maj-Gen Myint Maw, Dep- Changing Trade Name of pesticide produced by ACI First, the reception Union Minister and wife, isters U Thaung Tun, U uty Ministers U Tin Myint Formulation Limited & Distributed by Bloom Trading & was opened by playing the and the Australian Ambas- Kyaw Tin, U Win Khaing, U and U Aung Hla Tun, senior Manufacturing Group Limited as the following table. Any Objection regarding to this transfer can notify at Myanmar national anthems of Myan- sador and attendees. Thein Swe, U Han Zaw and Tatmadaw officers, Perma- Pesticide. mar and Australia. Afterwards, the Union Dr Win Myat Aye and their nent Secretaries, Direc- The First Registration Registration No Amendment At the event, Austral- Minister and wife, and the wives, Chief of Armed Forc- tors-General, diplomats, Submission Types No. ian Ambassador Ms An- Australian Ambassador es Training Lt-Gen Maung invited guests and officials. Pin Sein Hexa 1 Hexa 5EC Provisional P2012-1501 drea Faulkner and Union and attendees together Maung Aye, members of — MNA (Translated by 5 EC Minister for Education Dr enjoyed the dinner recep- Union Election Commis- Kyaw Zin Tun) Bloom Trading & Manufacturing Group Limited.

CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V BOX ENDEAVOUR VOY. NO. (005S/006N) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V BOX ENDEAVOUR VOY. NO. (005S/006N) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 29-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged into the premises of MITT/TMT where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi and wife, and Australian Ambassador Ms Andrea Faulkner pose for a group photo together LTD with, attendees at the dinner reception to mark the Australian National Day in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. PHOTO: MNA Phone No: 2301185

CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V SINAR SOLO VOY. NO. (882N/S) M.V JIA FENG M.V B TRADER VOY. NO. (002S) Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SINAR SOLO Consignees of cargo carried on M.V JIA FENG Consignees of cargo carried on M.V B TRADER VOY. NO. (882N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will VOY. NO. (01) are hereby notified that the vessel will be VOY. NO. (002S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 29-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged into arriving on 29-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged into the be arriving on 29-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged the premises of AWPT where it will lie at the consignee’s premises of MITT-4 where it will lie at the consignee’s risk into the premises of MITT/TMT where it will lie at the risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws of the Port of Yangon. the Port of Yangon. and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel. No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day. SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY AGENT FOR: M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE AGENT FOR: M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE AGENT FOR: M/S GLOBAL MARS SHIPPING LTD Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301928 Phone No: 2301185 29 JANUARY 2020 14 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) meeting (2 / 2020) was convened at the meeting room of the MIC on 24th January, 2020 in Yangon. U Thaung Tun, Chairman of the MIC and (7) members attended the meeting. PHOTO:DICA Foreign investors pour nearly US$ 2 billion into Myanmar in current FY

By Kyaw Htike Soe

OREIGN direct in- Commission (MIC) scrutinized vestment inflows into and approved 85 local and for- Myanmar amounted eign investment projects worth Fto nearly US$ 2 billion over US$ 1,940 million during the during the first four months of period from 1 October 2019 to this fiscal year, an increase of 24 January this year, according more than US$ 200 million when to the figures released by the compared to the same period DICA. The MIC also gave the last year, said U Thant Sin Lwin, green light to Myanmar citi- Director-General of the Directo- zen-invested projects valued at rate of Investment and Company more than K731,672 million and Administration (DICA) under the US$ 128.4 million in the same U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations and Chairman of the Ministry of Investment and For- period, creating up to 1,587 job Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) received Mrs Kay Kuok Oon Kwong, Chairman from Shangri- eign Economic Relations. opportunities for Myanmar cit- La Yangon Limited on 29th November, 2019 in Yangon and cordially discussed the matters relating to the The Myanmar Investment izens. “The foreign investment investment. PHOTO: DICA

projects approved by the MIC from 1 October 2019 to 16 Janu- ary this year under the Special Economic Zone Law saw over US$ 1,940 million, he said. The sharp increase of foreign direct investment into Myanmar attrib- utes to the government’s steps to ease regulations in bid to attract more foreign investment into the Southeast Asian country, the director-general added. The MIC permitted 86 foreign investment projects valued at more than US$ 1245 million during the same period in the previously introduced scheme. U Thant Zin Lwin, Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration received Mr Ketut Kusuma, Senior Financial Sector Specialist of International Finance Corporation and his team fiscal year 2018-2019.“Company This is the reason why enor- on 23rd January, 2020 in Yangon. During the meeting, they cordially discussed matters relating to future registration system in Myanmar mous foreign investment has cooperation. PHOTO: DICA has improved as compared to been flowedinto Myanmar,” he 29 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 15 explained. Asked if he thought short-term, mid-term and long- the approved foreign investment term Myanmar Investment Pro- projects would benefit Myan- motion Plan (MIPP). Projected mar, he said all MIC permitted to attract a total of over US$ 38 projects would contribute to billion over the next 12 years, the economic development of the MIPP is a symbol of the govern- country and help the government ment’s commitment to an open, create many job prospects for fair and clear investment policy. Myanmar citizens. Hong Kong In addition Myanmar is ex- pumped around US$ 825 million pected to become a middle-in- into Myanmar in the past three come country by 2036. The gov- months of this financial year, call- ernment believes that the foreign ing the Southeast Asian country direct investment is a key drive a key growth market. for lifting people out of pover- Hong Kong topped the list ty and economic growth of the of foreign investors in Myanmar country. The government is also during the period from October committed to encouraging FDI last to early January this year, inflows into the country that can- U Thurein Nyein, the president of MMRA explains about holding the Retail Summit & Expo 2020. PHOTO: and was followed by Singapore contribute to the creation of job YE HTUT TIN (NLM) which poured US$ 167 million opportunities for Myanmar peo- into four projects in the country. ple, help their income increase Myanmar’s first Retail Summit & Expo 2020 Between 1988 and 2019, 215 firms and uplift their socioeconomic from Hong Kong injected more status. The MIC has been try- than US$ 9 billion into Myanmar, ing utmost to create an inves- to be held in Yangon on 7 & 8 February according to the figures from the tor-friendly environment and DICA. The majority of the for- already making investment pol- YANMAR’S first Only about 10 per cent of Entrance fee for the confer- eign investment from Singapore, icies more efficient and effective Retail Summit Myanmar retailers had transit- ence on the days when it is held China, Thailand, Hong Kong, for foreign investors. Meanwhile, and Expo 2020 to- ed to modern retail businesses will be 50,000 Kyats while con- and United Kingdom came to the DICA has been cooperating Mgether with a con- while 90 per cent remains as tra- ference early bird fee of 30,000 manufacturing, communications, with NGOs, INGOs, and foreign ference titled “Unleashing the ditional retailers. The aim of the Kyats will be available up to 3 transport, tourism, agriculture, agencies so as to lure foreign di- Retail Potential” organized by retail summit and expo was for February at Information Coun- electricity generation, real es- rect investments into the country Myanmar Retailers Association successful retailers to pass on ters at Citymart Supermarkets tate and industrial sectors.The by organizing seminars, invest- (MMRA) will be held at Fortune information that small retailers and Ocean Super Centers all Southeast Asian country aims to ment and business forums. Plaza in Yangon on 7 and 8 Feb- ought to know as well as changes over the country. attract US$ 5.8 billion of FDI in Around 1,800 foreign enter- ruary 2020. A pre-Press Confer- required and advancement in In the public portion of the the current financial year. prises from 50 countries around ence about this two-day event technologies in order to create Expo where entrance is free for Union Minister for Invest- the world were permitted to was held at Union of Myanmar a better retailing environment the public, 150 booths opened by ment and Foreign Economic invest in 12 sectors.Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Com- in Myanmar. Ten foreign experts renown suppliers to retailers Relations U Thaung Tun said received US$ 9.4 billion of foreign merce and Industry (UMFCCI) including top management from will be exhibiting and selling at that FDI inflows into Myanmar direct investment in 2015-2016 on 21 January 2020. world famous 7 Eleven conven- bargain prices consumer, bever- are expected to increase consid- FY, US$ 6.6 billion of FDI in 2016- “For the benefit of retail- ience store, Thailand’s famous ages, toys, fashion, household, erably in the current fiscal year 2017, US$ 6.11 billion of FDI in ers in the Retail Industry, their shopping malls Paragon and beauty, IT, medical and health- once proposals for offshore oil ex- 2017-2018 FY, US$ 4.5 billion in suppliers and partners, a con- Emporium, Indonesia’s Mata- care products. ploration and mineral extraction 2018-2019, and is estimated to at- ference titled ‘Unleashing the hari Department Store, Philip- “Retail Summit & Expo are scrutinized and approved by tract US$ 5.8 billion in the current Retail Potential’ will be included. pine’s Wilcon Home Depot, ten 2020 will be an event where the MIC. He continued that the fiscal year. The largest sector of Retail experts, successful play- locals such as Daw Win Win retailers could promote their government has taken a number foreign direct investmentcame ers in the retail industry, leaders Tint of Citymart Holding and businesses at a single place. of significant measures to ensure to oil and gas sector, accounting of foreign retail businesses will economic advisor Dr Aung Tun Booths at the event will also that it will be much easier for for 27 per cent of the total FDI, discuss in the conference allow- Thet will be holding talks. It is a display the products which foreign investors to do business followed by the electricity gener- ing all to learn their different conference for those who were could support the retail busi- in Myanmar. Myanmar aimed ation sector with 26.15 per cent views and concepts. This event in or planning to enter the retail ness. Therefore, the Expo will to attract US$ 221 billion of FDI and the manufacturing sector was also held as a preparation sector as well as for interested surely benefit both retailers within 20 years from 2016-2017 with 14.07 per cent. to host an International Retail person in the economy said the and suppliers, said U Naing Lin, FY to 2035-2036 FY under the Expo in Myanmar” said MMRA MMRA general secretary Daw the vice president of MMRA.” Chairman U ThureinNyein. Tin Su Hlaing. — Ye Htut Tin (NLM)

Dr Marlar Myo Nyunt, Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration received the representatives led by Mr Xu, Weiliang, Director of Best Garment (Myanmar) Co, Ltd on 16th January, 2020 in Yangon. During the meeting, they discussed Daw Tin Suu Hlaing, the general secretary of MMRA, talking to the medias at the press interview. matters relating to investment. PHOTO: DICA PHOTO: YE HTUT TIN (NLM) 29 JANUARY 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Fixtures Myanmar ties Thailand released for Week-2 of MPT 1-1 at second match of Myanmar National League Int’l Women’s friendly II 2020 IN preparations for the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympics Qual- THE fixture for the ifiers, the Myanmar national women’s team played a draw second round of the against the Thailand women’s team during an International Week-2 of MPT My- Women’s Friendly match at Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Man- anmar National dalay yesterday. League II 2020 That is their second friendly match and ended with a score of 1-1. was released The goal for Myanmar was scored by Nu Nu at 17th minute, while the yesterday, accord- goal for Thailand was scored by Saowalak at 52nd minute. ing to the league’s Facebook. Captain Khin Malar Tun was substituted with Thin Thin Yu at There are four matches the last minutes of first half after she got an injury. in the week which is sched- In their first friendly match on 25 January, Myanmar was defeated uled to be held on 29 and 30 by Thailand 1-2. January. On 29 January, Maw- The Myanmar women’s team returns to Yangon from Mandalay rawadi will compete against in the morning of 29 January and will leave Yangon for South Korea Kachin United at the Padon- at night. mar Stadium, while Yaw Myay In South Korea, Myanmar will play against South Korea on 3 Febru- play against Chinland FC at ary and take on Viet Nam on 6 February at the Jeju World Cup Stadium the Salin Stadium. in Seogwipo. On 30 January, Junior Myanmar has been placed in Group A together with South Korea and Lions will take on University Viet Nam in the qualifiers for the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympics, while Group FC at the Padonmar Stadium, B includes Thailand, host Australia, China and Taiwan. and Myawady FC will compete The winners and first runners-up from the two groups will advance against Silver Stars at the Sa- to the play-offs, which have been scheduled for 6 March (first leg) and 11 Players of Myanmar and Thailand vie for the lin Stadium. All the matches ball at the Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay March (second leg). The two play-off round winners will qualify for the will be played at 3:30pm of the yesterday. PHOTO: MFF 2020 Summer Olympics. — Kyaw Khin scheduled dates.—Kyaw Khin AFC Cup 2020: Yangon German FA chief sets semi-final United to play against target for Euro 2020

Indera SC today BERLIN (Germany)—The in their three Euro 2020 group ing the national team, currently president of the German FA matches on home soil at Mu- 15th in the FIFA world rankings, has ramped up the pressure nich’s Allianz Arena.Loew, who is not among the favourites to on coach Joachim Loew by turns 60 on Monday, signed a win Euro 2020.“The opponents in saying he expects the nation- lucrative contract extension until the group stages are a big deal, al team to reach at least the the 2022 World Cup ahead of the but what I have seen in the last semi-finals of Euro 2020. finals in Russia and knows his few (Germany) games gives me “We must, and ‘Jogi’ new-look team must deliver at hope,” said Keller, whose prede- (Loew) won’t like hearing the Euros.He has repeatedly at- cessor Reinhard Grindel gave this, reach the semi-finals. tempted to lower expectations in Loew the 2018 contract exten- Perhaps even the final,” Fritz football-mad Germany by insist- sion.—AFP Keller, president of the Ger- The pre-match press conference ahead of the match between Yangon man Football Association United FC and Brunei football club Indera SC is in progress at the hall of (DFB) said Tuesday.Keller the the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MFF was speaking in Leipzig at YANGON United will take on for the club in AFC Cup, and they celebrations to mark the Brunei football club Indera SC learnt a lot from the match. Most 120th anniversary of the in second leg of qualifying play-off of the club’s players are youths founding of the DFB.This of AFC Cup 2020 at the Thuwunna and the team is aimed to be a summer’s European Cham- Stadium in Yangon today (29 Jan- better team in the future. “We pionship, which runs from uary), according to a pre-match were prepared our best for the June 12 to July 12, is a big test press conference ahead of the match against Yangon United to- for Loew after Germany’s match yesterday at the hall of morrow,” he added. U Tin Maung failure at the 2018 World Cup. the Stadium. Tun, head coach of Yangon Unit- The 2014 world champi- In their first leg, Yangon ed, it can’t say that the match ons crashed out in the group United beat Indera SC6-1 in Bru- against Indera SC will surely stage in Russia, marking the nei on 22 January. The second leg win as everything can happen in first time since Loew took match between the two teams will football and we must respect the charge in 2006 that Germany be broadcast live on My Sports other team. “There will be a slight failed to reach the knockout Facebook Page. change of players for tomorrow’s stages of a major tourna- Ameer Lani, head coach of match as we have played several ment.Germany face holders Indera SC,that the match on 22 match in this week,” he added. Portugal, world champions Joachim Loew (C) has been put under pressure to reach the semi-finals January was the first ever match —Kyaw Khin France and a play-off winner at Euro 2020. PHOTO: AFP