EFFECTIVE COVID-19 POLICY RESPONSE IS CALLED KEY TO TACKLING RURAL ECONOMY CHALLENGES PAGE-8 (OPINION)

NATIONAL NATIONAL Congratulatory message from State Counsellor Daw VP U Henry Van Thio delivers speech at 2020 Aung San Suu Kyi at Centenary Anniversary celebrations International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction online event of Myanmar film industry PAGE-5 PAGE-6

Vol. VII, No. 181, 13th Waning of Tawthalin 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm, www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Wednesday, 14 October 2020 State Counsellor inspects second voting demonstration under COVID-19 guidelines in Nay Pyi Taw

TATE Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in- Sspected the second vot- ing demonstration in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory yesterday morning. The demonstrations were prepared for ensuring health- care guidelines of COVID-19 containment measures during the 2020 General Election on 8 November. The State Counsellor ar- rived at the No. 5 Basic Edu- cation High School in Zabuthiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw, where she was welcomed by Chairman of the Union Election Commis- sion U Hla Thein, Union Minis- ter for Union Government Of- fice U Min Thu, Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe, Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council Dr Myo Aung, mem- bers of UEC, Deputy Minister Dr Mya Lay Sein and officials. Director-General of UEC Office U Khin Maung Oo re- ported on the implementation of guidelines recommended by the State Counsellor during the first voting demonstration, duty assignments outside the polling booth with public service person- nel for taking body temperature first, distribution of N95 masks State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi views voting demonstration at No. 1 polling booth in Zeyartheikdi ward in Zabuthiri Township of Nay Pyi SEE PAGE-2 Taw Union Territory on 13 October. PHOTO : MNA

1,123 more new cases of COVID-19 reported on 13 October, total figure rises to 30,437

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rise to 30,437 after 1,123 new cases were reported on 13 October according to Ministry of Health and Sports. Among these 30,437 confirmed cases, 693 died, 11,769 have been discharged from hospitals.—MNA

Updated at 8 pm, 13 October 2020 Daily Death toll until 8 pm 13-10-2020

Total Cases 30,437 New Cases 1,123 29

Total Death Tally 693 Discharged from Hospital 11,769 Ministry of Health and Sports 14 OCTOBER 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Who is eligible to vote? Who is ineligible to vote?

n irrespective of sex or religion n a member of a religious order n those who are 18 years of age on the date of the election n person serving a prison sentence n citizens, associate citizens, and those who have permis- n person adjudged to be of unsound mind as provided for in sion to become naturalized citizens, who do not contra- the relevant law vene the provisions of the Hluttaw Election Law n person who has not yet been discharged as an insolvent n a person whose name has been included in the voting list n person prohibited by the Election Law 25 of the respective constituency n foreigner or person who has assumed foreign citizenship

State Counsellor inspects second voting demonstration under COVID-19 guidelines in Nay Pyi Taw

FROM PAGE-1 The State Counsellor and at the voting station. participated in the demonstra- polling booth in Ward 1 of Yankin and spray of 85 per cent alcohol party visited No. 1 polling station During the inspections, the tions from UEC office, the Min- Township in Yangon Region is sanitizer and two volunteers to as- in Zeyartheikdi Ward in Zabuthiri State Counsellor advised on time- istry of State Counsellor Office, prepared for 811 eligible voters. sist them, in addition to the three Township for inspecting demon- ly completion of the processes and the Ministry of Union Gov- According to the updated polling station staff members. strations on healthcare meas- during the prescribed voting ernment Office, and asked them data, the number of voters in He also presented the distri- ures, and preparations of voting hours in line with COVID-19 con- about difficulties encountered respective townships of Nay Pyi bution of surgical gloves for the station officers for completion of tainment guidelines, distribution and voting processes which Taw Union Territory will be 85,513 polling station staff members, their work during the prescribed of N95 masks for voters in ad- were causing delays. She then in Zabuthiri Township, 27,786 in the place to discard voter iden- voting hour. vance, easy and smooth process instructed responsible officials to Dekkhinathiri Township, 132,457 tity cards, preparations for good At the model polling station for voting inside the booths, erect- make advance corrective meas- in Pyinmana Township, 217,620 in ventilation and sufficient space in No. 5 Basic Education High ing awareness signboards for vot- ures for processes that need to Lewe Township, 79,029 in Zeyathi- at the temporary polling booths, School of Zabuthiri Township set ing in line with the healthcare be corrected. Polling booth No. ri Township, 178,844 in Tatkon, 6-ft social distancing at the voter up for the No. 1 polling booth in guidelines and other suggestions. 1 in Zeyartheikdi Ward at No. 5 92,869 in Pubbathiri Township queuing line, and distribution of Yankin Township in Yangon, the The State Counsellor then Basic Education High School in and 52,469 in Ottarathiri Town- holders and lanyards for national State Counsellor inspected the greeted in a warm and friendly Zeyarthiri Township is the voting ship.—MNA scrutiny cards. demonstrations of staff members manner all the office staff who station for 2,103 voters, and No. 1 (Translated by Aung Khin)

107 Myanmar nationals return home by relief flight

THE Myanmar Airways Interna- MRTV to broadcast tional relief flight landed at the Yangon Internaitonal Airport yes- interviews with those terday bringing back a total of 107 Myanmar nationals via Incheon who recovered from airport of the Republic of Korea. Among these returnees, 4 COVID-19 Myanmar nationals were from Canada while 1 from Germany, 4 from Hong Kong 6 from Indo- THE Ministry of Health and Sports and the Ministry of nesia, 3 from Italy, 74 from ROK, Information jointly organized in order for MRTV to broad- 1 from Norway, 7 from Russian cast COVID-19 Q&A session from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Federation, 4 from Sri Lanka and every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting from 3 from the US. 29 September. The Ministry of Labour, Im- Now, interviews with those who fully recovered from Myanmar returnees are queuing for immigration process at migration and Population, the Yangon International Airport on 13 October . PHOTO : MNA COVID-19 will be aired at 6:30 pm every Wednesday. On Ministry of Health and Sports 14 October, the MRTV will present interviews with U Aye and the Yangon Region govern- tives of National-Level Central embassies abroad and other rel- Thein from Kawhmu Township in Yangon Region, Daw ment arranged 7-day quarantine Committee on Prevention, Con- evant ministries in Myanmar, has Khin Khin Oo from Tamway Township and U Aung Khin at specific places or designated trol and Treatment of Corona- organized 26th relief flights from (a) Nita from Insein Township on how they overcame hotels, followed by the 7-day virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the ROK.—MNA COVID-19 infection.—MNA home quarantine. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in (Translated by Khine (Translated by Maung Maung Swe) In accordance with the direc- coordination with the Myanmar Thazin Han)

Campaign speech of political party for 2020 General Election will be broadcast for second time

CAMPAIGN speech of National Democratic Party for Development for 2020 General Election will be broadcast on MRTV, Hluttaw Channel, Myanma Radio and MRTV Facebook page at 7 pm on 14 October for the second time. — MNA 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Centenary anniversary celebrations of Myanmar film industry held virtually

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Union Minister Dr Pe Myint, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein, Patron of MMPO Bogale Tint Aung and Chairman of MMPO U Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin cut ceremonial ribbon virtually to open 100th anniversary of Myanmar film industry celebrations on 13 October . PHOTO : MNA

THE 100th anniversary of the anniversary in October 2020. ing inspired by the artistic talents contests for articles, knowledge ago. Since then, cinema halls Myanmar film industry was cel- He continued to say that it and technical skills of veteran quiz and short documentaries, emerged in the former capital, ebrated virtually using digital was planned to organize the an- Myanmar film artistes who had with some other programmes along with the film business, after technology yesterday. niversary in joyous celebrations become prominent in successive of the paper reading session, a few years in other global cities. State Counsellor Daw Aung with entertainments, souvenir eras, and (3) To serve the country issuing postage stamps by the Moreover, outstanding Myanmar San Suu Kyi sent a congratulato- shops, closer participation of and people with unity and artistic Ministry of Transport and Com- young people could produce mov- ry video message to the event be- common people and artistes; creation of professionals in the munications, screening 100 mov- ies among foreign films and film fore the opening ceremony with however, the expectations faded film industry. ies, weekly live programmes for businesses owned by foreigners. the centenary commemorative away due to the outbreak of the Celebrations of the Silver 100 film songs, and talks with The first Myanmar film was song for Myanmar motion pic- pandemic, causing to limit the Jubilee for the Myanmar movie veteran film artistes. The 13 ‘Metta and Thu Yar’ (Love and ture industry entitled ‘Fine im- activities unavoidably. industry were attended by Bo- items of souvenirs to mark the Liquor) produced in 1920, fol- age of Myanmar motion picture’. The patron added the cen- gyoke Aung San in 1947, and ar- centenary were produced, and lowed by other Myanmar movies State Counsellor Daw Aung tenary cerebrations are likely to rangements were made to invite 128 films were digitized during produced by the national-owned San Suu Kyi, Union Minister for happen in October 2021 as it is state leaders of the country to the this period. The magazine for the film companies. In 1935 before Information Dr Pe Myint, Yangon included in the centenary. 100th-anniversary event. 100th anniversary of the Myanmar the Second World War, Myanmar Region Chief Minister U Phyo Union Minister Dr Pe Myint A committee on organiz- movie industry will be published artistes created a film entitled Min Thein, Patron of Myanmar said in his congratulatory remark ing the centenary celebrations soon. ‘Offspring of Japan’ in Japan. Motion Picture Organization that the centenary recelebration of the Myanmar film industry Many Myanmar movies can During that period, many Sithu Bogale Tint Aung and is a rare occasion; it was expect- was formed by order of Office be watched in mobile applica- foreign films were screened in Chairman of Myanmar Motion ed to organize the event in a large of the President on 13 February tions as an online film festival Yangon, Mandalay and other Picture Organization U Nyi Nyi scale, and that preparations have this year, with the patronage of with the participations of film and townships. However, the Myan- Tun Lwin cut a ceremonial ribbon been made since 2019 with the the State Counsellor and Sithu broadcast media organizations mar film industry and the artistes virtually to mark the ceremony. participations of leading persons Bogale Tint Aung in the leading in following control measures could survive in their profession The State Counsellor sent a of MMPO, those in the film indus- committee on organizing the against COVID-19. and were popular among the My- congratulatory video message to try, the Ministry of Information event. The Union Minister also anmar audience. the ceremony. (The message is and Yangon Region government. While relevant committees made a brief comment on the However, the Myanmar film separately covered on page 5). The objective for the 100th were carrying out their works, ongoing situations and possible industry has declined in a certain Sithu Bogale Tint Aung, Pa- anniversary of Myanmar film the COVID-19 outbreak occurred, trend of Myanmar film industry period due to a political system tron of the MMPO, gave some industry are: (1) To promote and the decision was finally made based on his experiences in work- that controlled artistic creations brief remarks at the centenary the journey of 100th anniversa- to organize the event virtually. ing with the professionals in film in literature, Thabin and music, event, saying that Myanmar ry of Myanmar motion picture The Union Minister added industry, talking about the onset while the country suffered an started producing a movie with- which emerged together with that the celebrations would be of foreign movies in Yangon after economic downturn at the same in one or two years after movies the struggle for independence held on a large scale after the a few years later of global film time, impeding the inflows of up- were first created in the world; of Myanmar, (2) To strive for the pandemic is under control. culture emergence. dated knowledge and modern and that the Myanmar film in- development of the Myanmar The virtual event was held Yangon was one of the major technologies. dustry has reached its 100th year film industry by imitating and be- together with celebrations of port cities of Asia over 100 years SEE PAGE-4 14 OCTOBER 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Centenary anniversary celebrations of Myanmar film industry held virtually

and knowledge quiz contests. Myanmar film history museum; to The event was concluded Then, honorary certificates Deputy Director-General U Myo with the commemorative song were presented to Patron of Myint Aung and Vice-Chairman for the centenary, written by Sithu MMPO Director Sithu Kyi Soe of MMPO U Aye Kyu Lay from Bogale Tint Aung. Tun for organizing contests of MRTV for the video clip of 100 The celebrations were broad- articles, knowledge quiz and movies; and to Director-General cast live with pre-recorded pro- short documentary; to Patron of U Ye Naing and U Zaw Win Htut grammes of MRTV and the use of MMPO Director Sithu Aung My- from Emperor Band for the video digital technologies.—MNA int Myat for creating video clip of clip of 100 movie songs. (Translated by Aung Khin) Award-winners in contests for commemoration of 100th anniversary of Myanmar film industry

Sr Contesting person/ team Contest Award 1 Ko Tu (Thar Yar Myaing) Article First Prize Union Minister Dr Pe Myint makes a speech at 100th anniversary 2 Thet Wai Hmu Article Second Prize celebrations of Myanmar film industry on 13 October. PHOTO: MNA 3 Thitsar Wadi U Myint Aung Article Third Prize 4 Khin Aye Aye Han Article Special Prize FROM PAGE-3 generations with a passionate 5 Min Bay Dar (Pwint Phyu) Article Special Prize It was impossible to import enthusiasm for quality movies. modern film equipment, and In contrast, capital investments 6 Mg Than Win (YU) Article Special Prize there were some difficulties to have surged in this industry due 7 Hla Toe (Psychology) Article Special Prize purchase films for the production to trust in possible benefit from 8 Min Thway Ngae (Yar Ma Nya Myae) Article Special Prize of movies, leading to a decline in good quality movies. In conclu- 9 Shwe Ngwe Hetin Team TV knowledge quiz First Prize the industry before the situation sion, the Union Minister said that 10 Triangle Team TV knowledge quiz Second Prize improved in recent years. the Myanmar film industry had 11 Movie Lovers Team TV knowledge quiz Third Prize Union Minister Dr Pe My- possessed fundamental require- int remarked that the Myanmar ments; although COVID-19 out- 12 Three Stars Team TV knowledge quiz Consolation Prize Motion Picture Organization break has hindered the uptrend of 13 Min Thwin Khant Short Film Honorary certificate was reformed into an independ- this industry, it will surely improve 14 Hein Thway Short Film Honorary certificate ent body comprising members again due to existing good funda- 15 Chit Chit Chaw Short Film Honorary certificate elected from this industry, and mentals and capacity of artistes. 16 Soe Pyae (a) Ko Sai Short Film Honorary certificate that film production has increased Then, Yangon Region Chief in the last 4 or 5 years, and more Minister U Phyo Min Thein, 17 Aung Phyo Oo+ Pyae Phyo Maung Short Film Honorary certificate cinemas appeared in this period. Chairman of MMPO U Nyi Nyi 18 Amra San Short Film Honorary certificate He added that film produc- Tun Lwin also gave their congrat- 19 Ye Mahn Aung Short Film Honorary certificate tion quality has improved with a ulatory remarks at the event. 20 Aung Aung Documentary Film Honorary certificate new idea, modern technologies Prizes were then awarded to 21 Judy Cole Animation Film Honorary certificate and new creations of younger the winners of the article contest

Myanmar nationals abroad continue casting advance votes

ABOUT 2,580 Myanamr nationals cast advance votes in Bangkok while 1,097 voters in Sinagapore, 62 voters in Tokyo, 231 voters at Consulate-General Office in Chiang Mai and 118, who cannot come to the Myanmar embassies and Consulate-General Office, cast their vote at the extra polling station in Melbourne of Victoria yesterday according to the stand- ard time of thier countries. According to the data for 11 and 12 October, 29 Myanmar Advance voting of Myanmar citizens in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 13 Advance voting of Myanmar citizens in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13 nationals cast vote in Berlin October. PHOTO : MNA October. PHOTO : MNA while 128 in London, 127 in New York, 28 in Geneva and 43 at the Consulate-General Office in Los Angeles. The Myanmar nationals cast their advance vote in accordance with the COVID-19 measures of their respective countries. There is a total of 4,415 vot- ers --4088 voters at 4 Myanmar Embassies, 1 Consulate-General Office and 1 extra polling station on 13 October and 327 voters on 11 and 12 October.—MNA (Trans- Advance voting of Myanmar citizens in Los Angeles, the United Advance voting of Myanmar citizens in New York, the United lated by Khine Thazin Han) States, on 13 October. PHOTO : MNA States, on 13 October. . PHOTO : MNA 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Congratulatory message from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at Centenary Anniversary celebrations of Myanmar film industry

MAY I extend greetings, metta their efforts. and good wishes good health and In other words, as written well-being of all those who are by Sayar Min Thu Wun, in one of present here today at this event his poems: – Union level responsible officials, “This old pyinma stump wit- members of the Yangon Region nessed war, ravaged by termites, government, and artistes of the notched by the blade, scorched motion picture industry and tech- by the sun, unbending to the nicians led by the distinguished storm. Shedding old leaves after patrons of the Myanmar Motion the summer, in full bloom with Picture Organization. new leaves”. First of all let me say that I feel that Myanmar film I am very pleased to have this artistes have tried to survive opportunity to deliver a speech through successive eras through at the Centenary Anniversary the vicissitudes of life holding celebrations of the Myanmar Mo- onto their beliefs, their dreams tion Picture industry, an occasion and aspirations. of great pride and value for all It is widely understood that Myanmar citizens. a movie is a fascinating subject, If we look back at the 100- a blending of emotions and feel- year history of the Myanmar Mo- ings with technology. Every gen- tion Picture industry, we may see re of the movie can captivate all that our veteran motion picture types of audiences from its early professionals endeavoured for age until now. So, I believe that the survival of their fine arts and more creative efforts are needed movies that captivated the hearts new peaceful world. by all the esteemed and veteran artistic techniques during differ- constantly in the film industry of our audiences throughout the We have set our objective as artistes who created the art of ent political systems, difficulties than any other sector so as to be 100-year history of Myanmar the creation of a new world; just motion pictures and produced and many types of restrictions. able to covey good and creative motion pictures. In other words, as our citizens need peace, all of movies during the past 100 years. In the early period, during messages full of the essence for there have been many artistes us can have peace only if there I am grateful to all the persons the Second World War, our Myan- humanity. who served the country and peo- is world peace. Therefore I wish concerned for organizing the cen- mar motion picture industry had The first movie appeared in ple with their artistic skills and to urge all of you to participate tenary celebrations of the Myan- to cease its operations. Since film the world in the late 19th century, contributed their services. I want and join in to use the power of mar motion picture industry amid rolls could not be imported, many and Myanmar could produce its to urge the new generation of fine arts and artistic talents so the control measures imposed for difficulties had to be encountered first film in the early 20th century. artistes to be inspired by these that beginning with our citizens, prevention of COVID-19. not only for the motion picture in- We might even say that the good traditions and follow their all the people of the world would Today, at this time, all of us dustry but also for the livelihoods early age of the Myanmar film example and serve the interests want peace and desire to walk should strive to become artistes of the artistes of this industry. industry was not too late in com- of the country and people with towards peace. who can work for the country and Our artistes from the mo- paring with the global movies. determination. Only then would we be able people, not only in the present tion picture industry had to ex- The first Myanmar feature As everyone knows, we are to develop our artistic creations, but also in the future, as a way of perience a period during which film ‘Metta and Thu Yar’ directed building and fashioning our coun- presentation of entertainment repaying the gratitude of all the they found it difficult to develop by London Art U Ohn Maung was try into a Democratic Federal events, the ability to enjoy and veteran artistes who had served and present their artistic talents first screened at the cinema. Union. In other words, we are to understand, our thoughts and the country and the people with because they had to take up tem- Today, the history of Myan- marching along the path of a un- ideas for the benefit of humanity their artistic abilities and skills. I porary jobs for their livelihoods. mar motion picture industry has ion, towards the goal of a federal and the world in freedom. request all of you to create good For making these strenuous reached one-hundred years. The union, with determination and in- In conclusion, I would like high-quality films. I conclude by efforts for the development and movies have given us various feel- domitable spirit, which has been to say that I fully believe that the urging all of you to participate preservation of Myanmar motion ings and messages during this the inspiration of our forefathers. history of all artistes remains and strive for the perpetuation picture know-how, skills and tech- period. These films were creat- Today, at this time, the most alive in our country with their of Myanmar motion pictures for niques to prevent its gradual de- ed by the use of literature, arts, important thing our country contribution in the chronicles of hundreds and thousands of years. terioration and loss, during these machines, technology and idea. needs is “peace”. Why is “peace” the Myanmar film industry since Thank you. I pray for your difficult times, all of us should give We want these creations to be important? We need it for our its early years to this date. well-being, good health. these valiant veteran artistes due valuable for the whole world. environment, for our country, for I wish to honour and rec- (Translated by Kyaw to recognition and take pride in There have been many good all humanity. We want to create a ognize the contributions made Myaing, Aung Khin)

POSCO Int’l Corporation donates COVID-19 test kits to MoHS

The POSCO International Cor- Director of POSCO Internation- Ministry of Health and Sports poration, a joint venture with My- al Corporation Mr Jung Hwan in April, RT-PCR (QIA CubeHI anma Oil and Gas Enterprise of Lee handed over the COVID-19 (QIAGEN)) worth of $150,000 the Ministry of Electricity and test kits to Director-General of and 7,200 RT-PCR Test Kits in Energy donated Korean-made the Department of Medical Re- August, 15,000 RT-PCR Test Kits RT-PCR Test Kits and Rapid An- search Dr Zaw Than Tun. worth of $100,000 in September. tigen Test Kits to the Ministry POSCO International Cor- As the fourth time donation of Health and Sports at the De- poration is a joint venture with yesterday, the corporation do- partment of Medical Research Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise nated $100,000 worth of 13,652 in Yangon yesterday. for oil and gas exploration and Rapid Antigen Test Kit and it The Ministry of Electricity production in Myanmar. has donated a total of $460,000 and Energy, the Myanma Oil The Corporation donated worth of medical equipment POSCO International Corporation donates RT-PCR Test Kits and Rapid and Gas Enterprise Thakayta 10,000 RT-PCR Test Kits worth to the Ministry of Health and Antigen Test Kits to Ministry of Health and Sports on 13 October. Offshore Oil Base Manager U of US$110,000 to the Depart- Sports.—MNA(Translated by Ei PHOTO: MNA Tin Tun Naing and Managing ment of Medical Research of the Phyu Phyu Aung) 14 OCTOBER 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key” VP U Henry Van Thio delivers speech at 2020 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction online event

VICE President U Henry Van Thio, in his capacity as the Chair- person of National Disaster Management Committee, deliv- ered an opening speech via vid- eoconferencing at the ceremony marking 2020 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction held at the meeting room of the Min- istry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. The ceremony was attend- ed by National Disaster Man- Vice President U Henry Van Thio presides over 2020 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction event via videoconferencing on 13 agement Committee Secretary October. PHOTO: MNA Deputy Minister U Soe Aung, Permanent Secretary Dr Ko Ko disaster risk reduction strate- Naing, the Directors-General, gies; management for natural the Deputy Directors-General disaster risk; and the inclusion and other relevant officials. of measures for biological risks The ceremony was also par- such as communicable diseases ticipated via videoconferencing in the current risk management by Union Ministers Lieuten- strategies and projects. ant-General Soe Htut, U Soe Win, The Vice President pointed Dr Pe Myint, Dr Aung Thu, U out that COVID-19 pandemic is Thant Sin Maung, U Ohn Win, U an obvious example of the need Han Zaw and Dr Win Myat Aye; to prepare not only for natural Yangon Region Chief Minister disaster risks but also for other U Phyo Min Thein, Deputy Min- risks related to public health. Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye and UN Coordinator Mr Ola Almgren join 2020 International Day for Disaster ister Rear Admiral Myint Nwe, The Vice President also Risk Reduction event via videoconferencing on 13 October. PHOTO:MNA regional ministers who are mem- called on the people to take the bers of the Regions and States COVID-19 related challenges as that natural disasters such as About Governance”. He said that and Humanitarian Coordina- Disaster Management Com- an opportunity to learn lessons floods, cyclones, earthquakes, all the nations need to efficiently tion Mr Ola Almgren read out mittee, government officials, from it. He said that the cere- landslides, gales and droughts cooperate to respond to the chal- the message of the UN Secre- the UN Resident Coordinator mony became more meaning- made adverse impacts on the lenges and achieve good results tary-General. and Humanitarian Coordinator, ful because it was held in the people and economy of Myan- in disaster management. Union Minister Dr Win UN officials, INGO officials, and time when people were trying mar. The Vice President said that Myat Aye, in his capacity as the Directors-General and rep- to resolve COVID-19 related On average, more than 1 having strategies and projects Vice-Chairperson of the National resentatives from civil society problems. million people in Myanmar an- for disaster management will Disaster Management Commit- organizations. The Vice President said nually face floods and cyclones. help implement short-term and tee, also delivered a speech. In 2009, the UN General that Myanmar’s Disaster Man- According to forecasts related long-term disaster management A video footage marking the Assembly decided to designate agement Law drafted in 2013 to climate changes, rainfalls tasks. International Day for Disaster October 13 as the official date mentions that natural disasters and water-levels of the rivers The Vice President said that Risk Reduction (IDDRR) was for International Day for Disas- include outbreak of contagious in Myanmar are likely to in- the types of disasters and their also screened in the ceremony. ter Reduction. In 2019, the UN diseases of humans or animals. crease. Moreover, climate ex- impacts have changed. Ignoring Deputy Minister U Soe officially changed its name to He continued that only manage- perts warned about possible tidal ecosystem in previous decades Aung, in his capacity as Secre- International Day for Disaster ments for risks of floods, land- surges caused by cyclones. made devastating environmental tary of the National Disaster Risk Reduction to better reflect slides and storms are usually The Vice President called on impacts in the world, according Management Committee pre- its name. needed, but COVID-19 has be- all people to adequately prepare to the Vice President. He pointed sented a certificate of honour During the ceremony, the come the first communicable for those possible natural disas- out that the ecosystem needs to the Department of Disaster Vice President talked about disease that disaster manage- ters and possible outbreaks of to be restored and the disaster Management for organizing the the matters on implementation ment officials are facing in these contagious diseases of humans management works must be ef- ceremony marking 2020 Inter- of the Target E of the Sendai years. The government and all or animals. ficiently carried out in order for national Day for Disaster Risk Framework for Disaster Risk the citizens are trying their The Vice President said next generations to have a safe Reduction. —MNA Reduction 2015-2030, which is best to control the COVID-19 that the COVID-19 pandemic and sustained society. related to the development of outbreak, he said. is a global challenge, and the During the ceremony, Unit- (Translated by actionable national and regional The Vice President said theme of the IDDRR is “It’s All ed Nations Resident Coordinator Maung Maung Swe)

Section 59 (g) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 59 (g) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to vote more than once in any election for a Hluttaw constituency in which he or she has the right to vote. Anyone who is found guilty of or abetting this act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Press Release 36/2020 11th Waning of Tawthalin 1382 ME (12 October 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 offences up to 10 October 2020 to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action, as displayed below:

Sr Nature of report Detail on seizure and legal action taken 12 Information received of Htay On 10 October 2020, police searched the field guard tent of Htay 1. Information received of Daw On 3 October 2020, police searched the house of Daw Chaw Sein, Lwin who lives in Kyaung Lwin, 46, son of U Win Maung, who lives in Kyaung Kone Village, Chaw Sein who lives in Nyaung 41, daughter of U Kyaw Khaing, who lives in Nyaung Pin Tha Kone Village, Indaw Township, Indaw Township and arrested him and Pho Pu, 46, son of U Aung Pin Tha Village in Sinbo Town- Village, Sinbo Township in Kachin State and arrested her together Sagaing Region, distributing Nyunt, who lives in the same village together with heroin. ship, Kachin State, distributing with heroin. and selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Indaw) and selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against her with NaMaSa (Sinbo) MaYa(Pa) 176/2020 under Section 16(c) and 21 of the Narcotic MaYa(pa)14/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Psychotropic Substances Law. 13 Information received of Tun On 2 October 2020, police searched the house of Tun Oo, 48, son 2. Information received of Daw On 5 October 2020, police searched the house of Daw Ma Khine, Oo who lives in Kyane Mae of U San Tin, who lives in Kyane Mae Taung Village, Karathuri Ma Khine who lives in Ka Gyi 49, daughter of U Thein Kyi, who lives in Ka Gyi Ward, Hlaing- Taung Village, Karathuri Town, Town, Bokpyin Township and arrested him together with stimulant Ward in Hlaingbwe Township, bwe Township in Kayin State and arrested her together with WY Bokpyin Township,Taninthayi drugs and speciosa powder. Kayin State, distributing and stimulant tablets. Region, distributing and selling A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa ( Karathuri) selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against her with MaMaSa (Hlaing- illegal drugs. MaYa(Pa) 7/2020 under Section 19(a) and 20(a) of the Narcotic bwe ) MaYa(pa)6/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 14 Information received of Aung On 3 October 2020, police searched the house of Aung Phone (a) 3. Information received of Tin On 27 September 2020, police searched the house of Tin Maung Phone who lives in Kyat Mee Aung Tun, 58, son of U San Tin who lives in Kyat Mee Village, Maung Lwin who lives in Lwin, 47, son of U Tin Myint, who lives in Chaung Yoe Village Village, Karathuri Town, Bok- Karathuri Town, Bokpyin Township and arrested him together with Chaung Yoe Village in Taze in Taze Township and arrested him together with stimulant tablets. pyin Township, Taninthayi Re- speciosa powder. Township, Sagaing Region, A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Taze) MaYa(Pa) gion, distributing and selling A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa (Karathuri) distributing and selling illegal 16/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psycho- illegal drugs. MaYa(Pa)8/2020 under under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs drugs. tropic Substances Law. and Psychotropic Substances Law. 15 Information received of Ma On 6 October 2020, police searched the house of Ma San Mu, 38, 4. Information received of Tin On 1 October 2020, police searched the house of Tin Tun Oo, 30, San Mu who lives in Chaung daughter of U Kalar Mae and arrested her together with WY stimulant Tun Oo who lives in Wuntho son of U Min Aung, who lives in Wuntho Township and arrested Ka Phee Village, Bokpyin Town- tablets. According to the information that she bought those drugs Township in Sagaing Region, him together with heroin. ship, Taninthayi Region, distrib- from Ma Zin Mar Latt, 32, daughter of U Kyaw Shein , who lives distributing and selling illegal A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Wuntho) uting and selling illegal drugs. in the same village, drugs. MaYa(pa)119/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Although there were no drugs found during the police search in her Psychotropic Substances Law. house, a case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Bokpyin) 5. Information received of Maung There were 4 cases opened against 5 people (male) who were MaYa(Pa) 38/2020 under the Section 19(a) and 21 of the Narcotic Wae who lives in Sinnaing arrested together with opium drugs and heroin previous weeks. Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Village, Homalin Township, On 2 October 2020, according to a series of previous arrests, police 16 Information received of U On 7 October 2020, police searched the house of U Bo Bo, 36, Sagaing Region, using, distrib- searched the house of Maung Wae, 36, son of U Tun Shwe, who BoBo who lives in Maputae Vil- son of U Yan Aung, who lives in Maputae Village in Kawthoung uting and selling illegal drugs. lives in Sinnaing Village, Homalin Township and arrested him lage in Kawthoung Township, Township and arrested him together with WY stimulant drugs. together with heroin. Taninthayi Region, distributing A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Kawthoung) A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa and selling illegal drugs. MaYa(Pa) 190/2020 under the Section 19(a) and 20 (a) of the ( Htamathi) MaYa (Pa) 28/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 17 Information received of Aeik On 3 October 2020, police searched the house of Aeik Yan (a)Sai Yan and his wife who live in Kyaw Khan Oo, 26, son of U Than Oo Chit and his wife Daw Zin Mar 6. Information received of Pauk On 4 October 2020, police searched the house of Pauk Kyin (a) Than Thamine Ward, Mayangon Lwin, 33, daughter of U Maung Maung Lwin, who live in Thamine Kyin (a) Than Zaw Oo and Zaw Lin, 45, son of U Tin Tun, who lives in Kyo Kone Village, Township, Yangon Region, Ward, Mayangon Township and arrested them together with heroin. Daw Shwe Thay who live in Htigyaing Township and arrested him and his wife Daw Shwe Thay distributing and selling illegal A case has been opened against them with NaMaSa (Bayintnaung) Kyo Kone Village, Htigyaing (a) Hnin Htwae, 43, daughter of U Ba Chan together with heroin. drugs. MaYa (Pa) 27/2020 under the Section 16(c) and 21 of the Narcotic Township, Sagaing Region, The cases have been opened against them with MaMaSa (Htigyaing) Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. using, distributing and selling MaYa (Pa) 151/2020 under Section 16(c) and 21 of the Narcotic illegal drugs. Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 18 Information received of Daw On 5 October 2020, police searched the house of Daw Nu who Nu who lives in Hway Village, lives in Hway Village, Yaksawk Township but didn’t find her and 7. Information received of Pho On 6 October 2020, police stopped the motorbike of Pho Wa (a) Yaksawk Township, Southern arrested her son Tun Ngwe, 23, son of U Aeik Ye together with WY Thar Htoo who lives in Zin Pho Thar Htoo, 25, son of U Soe Myint (a) Maung Soe on the Shan State, distributing and stimulant tablets. Village, Kanbalu Township, road of Shwebo-Myitkyina in Kanbalu Township and arrested selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Yaksawk) Sagaing Region, distribution him together with heroin. MaYa(Pa) 56/2020 under the Section 16 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Kanbalu) and Psychotropic Substances Law. MaYa(Pa)15/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and 19 Information received of Aeik On 5 October 2020, police searched the house of Aeik San who Psychotropic Substances Law. San who lives in Nar Khae Gyi lives in Nar Khae Gyi Village, Yaksawk Township but didn’t find Village, Yaksawk Township, him. Police arrested his wife Daw Nyunt, 48, daughter of U San and Sothern Shan State, distributing son Kyaw Htoo (a) Kalar, 20, together with WY stimulant tablets. 8. Information received of people On 6 October 2020, police searched the house of Zaw Htoo, 42, and selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Yaksawk) distributing and selling illegal son of U Nyein Maung who lives in Pyin Daung Lay Village MaYa(Pa) 57/2020 under the Section 19(a) and 21 of the Narcotic drugs in Pyin Daung Lay Vil- in Katha Township and arrested him and his brother Wai Phyo Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. lage, Katha Township, Sagaing Hlaing, 27, son of U Nyein Maung and Thein Win, 41, son of Region. U San Ngwe who lives in Kyaw Pin Village together with WY stimulant tablets and heroin. A case has been opened against them with NaMaSa (Innywa) 3. Out of the information sent to the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department, so far a MaYa(Pa) 31/2020 under Section 19(a) 20(a) and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. total of 1,370 cases have been opened files as of 10 October 2020. A total of 2,092 people, including 1,742 men and 350 women had been arrested with 10,435.5394 g of heroin, 1,489.42 9. Information received of Khin On 8 October 2020, police searched the house of Khin Maung Tun, g of ICE, 47,934.17886 g of opium, 1,407.96 g of low-quality opium, 54,901.74 g of speciosa Maung Tun who lives in Tha 47, son of U Tun Oo who lives in Tha Nga Village, Phaungpyin Nga Village, Phaungpyin Town- Township and arrested him together with heroin. powder, 53,597.32 g of speciosa, 2.5 litres of liquid speciosa, 681,245 stimulant tablets, 14859.88 ship, selling and distributing A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Phaungpyin) g of marijuana, 0.1 litres of opium tincture, 640.28 g of opium blocks, 60 g of poppy seeds, illegal drugs. MaYa(Pa) 189/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs 60.15 g of crushed stimulant tablet powder, 0.001 g of crushed ecstasy powder, 28 firearms, and Psychotropic Substances Law. different kinds of 669 cartridges and one grenade. Efforts for fighting the drug trafficking 10 Information received of Ae On 8 October 2020, police stopped the motorbike ridden by Than has been stepped up and the department will report on further exposed cases. Soe (a) Than Soe who lives in Soe, 34, son of U Tin Saung who lives in Ywama Village and Htay 4. To seize further drugs and to arrest drugs dealers, people are urged to inform the Ministry Ywama Village, Phaungpyin Aung, 43, son of U Maung Saw who lives in West Myin Thar Township, Sagaing Region, Village and arrested them together with heroin. of Home Affairs, region and state governments and to inform huge cases of drug trafficking distributing and selling illegal A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa(Phaungpyin) and other suspicious cases directly to the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department of drugs. MaYa(Pa) 187/2020 under Section 19(a) and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. the Office of the President via following contact numbers:

11 Information received of Daw On 8 October 2020, police arrested Daw Kyu, 37, daughter of U Contacts: Kyu who lives in Pauk Taw Vil- Khin Maung who lives in Pauk Taw Village (East), Kalay Township lage (East), Kalay Township, together with heroin on the Pauk Taw-Indin Village Road. Landline No. — 067-590200 Sagaing Region, selling and A case has been opened against her with MaMaSa(Kalay) MaYa(Pa) Fax Phone No. — 067-590233 distributing illegal drugs. 147/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psycho- Email Address — [email protected] tropic Substances Law. 14 OCTOBER 2020 14 OCTOBER 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR FEATURE / ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9

THE WHO IN MYANMAR TURNS TO ITS VIRUS EXPERTS TO RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Effective COVID-19 MYANMAR GAZETTE policy response is Heads of service Courage in the eye of the storm organizations transferred called key to tackling and confirmed The United Nations in Myanmar has more than 20 agencies working on the COVID-19 response. They have come together as rural economy one to support every aspect of the Government’s plan to protect lives and support livelihoods. 1. The President of the Republic of the Union of My- anmar has transferred Director-General U Chan Aye of in Myanmar. many tests are being done, and Mon Yee lives with her 95 year gram targets to control the Aids International Organizations and Economic Department challenges In any national health emer- how many test kits remain avail- old grandmother; her 70 year old epidemic is completely on track, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Director General gency Government and health able. mother; and her sister and niece, with a great commitment from of the Union Minister’s Office of the same ministry from the workers must have highly relia- “We need to know what drugs it’s also extremely important to the Myanmar Government with date he assumes charge of his duties. ble, data. are being used by the patient; what ensure the virus doesn’t spread. allocation of drugs (antiretrovi- 2. The President of the Republic of the Union of Myan- S the ongoing travel restrictions coincides with the rice The Team Leader of the WHO protective equipment is needed for “When I get home, I don’t talk rals) for treatment of HIV/AIDS. mar has confirmed the appointment of Director-General harvesting season, farmers across the country look up HIV, Viral Hepatitis and TB teams health care staff; and how many to anyone. I immediately show- "It has also funded a Hepati- U Aung Ko of Political Department under the Ministry of to the Government to ensure uninterrupted harvest- in Myanmar, Dr Fabio Caldas de staff are working on treatment er and soak my clothes in soapy tis C project since 2017 and it has Foreign Affairs on expiry of the one-year probationary period. Aing of the crops, smooth procurement operations and Mesquita says: “Data is the light and response. water. treated nearly 7000 patients. fetching the base price for 2020. at the end of the tunnel.” “These apparently are just “I spray disinfectant on all my "The viral hepatitis illness is Meanwhile, the market prices in some areas are declining, “We need to know how many “numbers” but they are key to de- things with a disinfectant bottle transmitted mostly by people who lower than the set base price of K520,000 for 100 baskets for 2020. people are being treated and how cision-making during the crisis,” kept at the entrance. use drugs who share dirty needles, To help the farmers in those areas, the Ministry of Commerce many beds are available for new Dr de Mesquita says. “I stay isolated for an hour but treatment can completely cure said the Agricultural Products Managment Body would buy paddy patients. We need to know a little In February it quickly be- and in fact have become used to the patient,” he says. at the base price there after seeking a K20 billion revolving fund Myat Mon Yee collects data on COVID-19 infections at the South Okkalapa about the patients’ gender; age; came apparent that the Ministry staying away from my family,” There’s no cure for COVID-19, from the State. Hospital in Yangon. the state of their illness, and of of Health and Sports did not have Myat Mon Yee says. She leaves and the second wave in Myanmar It’s worth noting that the ministry has taken measures to course where they live and who enough people to undertake this home only to work and shop. is very worrying for Myat Mon Yee. buy the paddy in accordance with the tender system as the State ANGON: It’s a lonely, health personnel and charity work- they had been meeting. technical role. “I don’t see my friends much.” “The recent increases in the approved the revolving fund it sought. dangerous place, the ers who were willing to work, and “We also need to know how Although it had many experi- WHO has been working with infection rates have made me very A base price is a very ba- eye of the hurricane. even volunteer, and that took some epidemics and infectious diseases anxious. To ensure un- sic price, and the market price Y But that’s where of my fear away. in Myanmar for many years. “I am happy to be able to con- must not fall below it. 32 year old Yangon computer “And when I started work I At the beginning of 2020 it had tribute to the Government and A base price for rice is studies graduate Myat Mon Yee found that the facilities were very about 200 seconded staff working WHO’s response, and am grateful interrupted one of the five essential aims has been for the past six months. well taken care of which allayed in all regions of Myanmar and al- for this opportunity. harvesting of in the farmer’s law, which has Every day since March, when my fears. most all of them were working “But I worry about other made provisions for helping she was hired by the UN health “The doctors at the hospital on different types of infectious health workers. the crops in the farmers find suitable loans, agency WHO, Myat Mon Yee has are very caring and WHO has giv- diseases. These people are paid “They are becoming fatigued. assistance during production, been working at the South Okkal- en me great support, including and supervised by the WHO but “We just hope the patients will coming weeks, investment and technology to apa Hospital in Yangon, which was allowing me to get taxis to work.” are seconded to the Ministry of recover quickly from COVID. increase production, suitable planned to be the Women’s and Myat Mon Yee is a data col- Health and Sports. “I want the pandemic to be the govern- prices for their agricultural Children's Hospital but has been lector. WHO has been working on over soon and that everyone can products in the market, pro- transformed to a COVID treat- Since the coronavirus out- HIV-Aids; Viral Hepatitis, Tuber- be safe.” ment’s systems tecting the rights and inter- ment centre. break was first reported in China culosis, Malaria, vaccines of pre- must prioritize ests of farmers who own small Front line health workers in late December 2019, Myanmar’s ventable diseases and other health SOURCE: WHO IN MYAN- Myanmar Daily Weather Report plots, and offers support for throughout the world have been Ministry of Health and Sports Myat Mon Yee, with her 95 year-old grandmother, 70 year old mother, initiatives. MAR (Issued at 7:00 pm Tuesday 13 October, 2020) movements of grievances and losses caused contracting COVID-19 at a higher (MoHS) has successfully led the younger sister and niece. Dr Fabio says the HIV pro- by natural disasters as far as rate than almost any other group, country’s national response to BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy over the North Bay laborers, their possible. except perhaps the elderly. Many keep its citizens safe from the enced staff undertaking treatment "This was the same in 1987 and East central Bay of Bengal. Monsoon is weak to moderate Now, one challenge faced doctors, nurses and administrative deadly virus. and case management, it had very when I began working with HIV over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal. safety from by the farmers in certain are- staff have died. Working alongside the MoHS, few people to manage data in hos- and we didn’t know exactly how it SPECIAL FEATURE: According to the observations at (18:30) as during the pandemic crisis Not surprisingly Myat Mon multiple UN agencies in Myan- pitals. So WHO hired three people infected people." hrs MST today, the tropical storm “Nangka” over the South China COVID-19 infec- has been solved by the gov- Yee was initially quite concerned mar , including WHO and partners, immediately to work in hospitals Myat Mon Yee has become Sea is crossing Hainan and move to west Northwestwards. It is ernment. about working with an infectious have remained key allies since – including Myat Mon Yee, from more comfortable working in the forecast to reach Tonkin Bay. tion, welfare, as Some challenges are disease about which very little was day one. The WHO and UN took a South Dagon Township in Yangon. COVID-safe environment. At work FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 14 October, 2020: well as harvest- ahead of us. To ensure unin- known - except it was killing peo- whole-of-society and whole-of-gov- "You need to be brave to work she wears a mask and face shield Rain or thundershowers will be widespread in Taninthayi Region, terrupted harvesting of the ple and making others very sick. ernment approach to fight COV- in infectious diseases,” says Dr de and carries sanitizer and frequent- fairly widespread in Kayin and Mon States, scattered in Bago, ing and related crops in the coming weeks, “I was concerned that I might ID-19. Mesquita. ly washes her hands. Yangon, Ayeyawady Regions and Kachin State and isolated in the government’s systems also get infected. Everyone was This UN interagency part- “Many applicants for jobs in She is provided with protec- Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway Regions and Northern farm machines. must prioritize movements afraid,” 32 year old Myat Mon Yee nership has to date supported Myanmar refused the work when tive clothing including a cap and Shan, Chin, Rakhine, Kayah States with isolated heavyfalls in of laborers, their safety from from South Dagon Township in the central committee to establish they discovered they were going gown and the facilities are regu- Taninthayi Region. Degree of certainty is (80%). Weather will be COVID-19 infection, welfare, Yangon says. response systems and processes to be working on COVID-19 at larly disinfected. partly cloudy in the remaining Regions and States. as well as harvesting and related farm machines. “But I thought about other to contain the spread of the virus hospitals. But at home, where Myat Dr de Mesquita. STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be moderate in Myanmar waters. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only farming Wave height will be about (5-8) feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. and the supply chain sector in our country but also farming sec- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of tors in other countries in Southeast Asia in many ways including LETTING THE VIRUS CIRCULATE UNCHECKED MEANS ALLOWING UNNECESSARY INFECTIONS withdrawal of Southwest monsoon from the Southern Myanmar access to credit, capital inputs, remittance income, and safe food areas. and water. FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING The small and medium enterprises, running with raw ma- Letting virus ‘run free’ with eye to herd immunity ‘unethical’: WHO AREA FOR 14 October, 2020: Likelihood of isolated rain or terials from the agriculture and allied sector or otherwise, also thundershowers. Degree of certainty is (60%). need special attention so that the rural economy doesn’t collapse. HE World Health Or- ty, saying it was "unethical". naturally halt its spread. out during a virtual press briefing. virus. For polio, the threshold is "Never in the history of public FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA To sustain the demand for agricultural commodities, invest- ganization chief warned Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- "Herd immunity is a concept For measles, for instance, it estimated at 80 per cent. health has herd immunity been FOR 14 October, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree ments in key logistics must be enhanced. Moreover, e-commerce Monday against just al- sus cautioned against calls in used for vaccination, in which a is estimated that if 95 per cent of "Herd immunity is achieved used as a strategy for responding of certainty is (80%). and delivery companies and start-ups need to be encouraged with Tlowing the novel coro- some countries to let COVID-19 population can be protected from the population is vaccinated, the by protecting people from a virus, to an outbreak, let alone a pandem- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING suitable policies and incentives. navirus to spread in the hope of run its course until enough people a certain virus if a threshold of remaining 5 per cent will also be not by exposing them to it," Tedros ic," he insisted. AREA FOR 14 October, 2020: Partly cloudy achieving so-called herd immuni- develop the immunity needed to vaccination is reached," he pointed protected from the spread of the said. SOURCE: AFP 14 OCTOBER 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MoC organizes zoom meeting on export promotion, trade status

THE Ministry of Commerce held cooperates with Myanmar Fruit, meeting on export promotion and Flower and Vegetable Produc- trade status via zoom application er and Exporter Association to yesterday morning. stabilize the local fruit market During the Meeting, Union and to expand new market during Minister Dr Than Myint said COVID-19 pandemic. the country earned more than Moreover, Myanmar Online $36 billion from trade sector in Expo Park was established and 2019-2020FY and could imple- conducted Myanmar Internation- ment 109.73pc of the estatmated al Expo of Organic and Natural amount of $33bilion. If the econ- Products from August 24 to 30 via omy develops, it will create more online. It will be a very supportive job opportunities for the public platform for the Myanmar prod- and be a supportative measure ucts to link with the international in poverty reduction. market and it can also promote The Union Minister contin- the export sector, he added. ued saying that the ministry is Then, the attendees to the cooperating with the relevent meeting briefed export pro- ministries and private organi- motions, trade volume in 2019- zations to inform the merchants 2020FY, work plans to promote and farmers about the produc- export sector in 2020-2021FY and Union Minister Dr Than Myint chairs export and trade promotion meeting on 13 October. PHOTO: MNA tion rate, export volume, poten- challenges of farmers, business tial market prices, trade policies persons and factories.—MNA of other countries, demand and status and is also making efforts Strategy (NES). loacl production rate and pro- supply, climate situation for culti- to promote the export volumes He also said the ministry vides the potential goods to join (Translated by vation and hervasting and market by implementing National Export holds trade fairs to develop the the international trade expos. It Khine Thazin Han) APMC holds coordination meeting on monsoon paddy purchases

THE Agricultural Products ernment, said Deputy Minister, warehouse if there is not enough Management Committee held adding that if the government warehouses to store the paddy. coordination meeting via zoom grants K20 billion, the committee He also called on the respec- application at the Ministry of will advertise the tender invi- tive paddy and rice purchasing Commerce yesterday afternoon. tation for paddy purchases at supervisory committees of re- During the meeting, Deputy minimum basic prices on 12 and gions and states to carry out Minister for Commerce U Aung 14 October issues of Myanma systematically in purchasing Htoo, in his capacity as chairper- Alinn newspaper. monsoon paddy in 2020 under son of APMC said the meeting The Deputy Minister also tender system and to give sug- was held to discuss purchas- discussed plans to purchase gestions regarding forthcoming ing of monsoon paddy in 2020 monsoon paddy in 2020 drafted difficulties. through tender system, plans to by tender regulatory and con- Then, the Permanent Secre- purchase paddy and rice, terms tract (bill) making team, terms tary, the Directors-General, the and conditions of tender system and conditions of tender system, Deputy Permanent Secretary, and agreements in purchasing contract for importing paddy, fur- the Deputy Directors-General, Deputy Minister for Commerce U Aung Htoo presides over Agricultural paddy. ther action plans to carry out in the committee members and of- Products Management Committee meeting on 13 October. PHOTO: According to the Protec- MNA line with the plans and regula- ficials of department concerned tion of the Farmer Rights and tions after getting approval of coordinated the meeting.—MNA Enhancement of their Benefits K20 billion budget form the gov- 100 baskets and received approv- the officials, conditions of ware- Law, the Agricultural Products ernment to purchase paddy from al of economy committee and houses in the respective regions (Translated by Management Committee sought the farmers at K520,000 for every also submitted to the Union Gov- and states and the rental fees for Khine Thazin Han) Foreign ambassadors in Myanmar visit Ayeyarwady Centre

AMBASSADORS and officials COVID-19 disease in Myanmar. ment at ICU and HDU medical from the embassies of Japan, Similarly, Israeli Ambassador care rooms, shared the COVID-19 Israel and Italy visited the Aye- Mr Ronen Gilor visited the ICU experience in her home country yarwady Centre, set up by the and HDU places of the centre. and proposed to conduct ICU and Ayeyarwady Foundation, where He also said to provide the neces- HDU training by Italian doctors medical treatments are provid- sary assistance of the COVID-19 and experts and provide neces- ed to COVID-19 patients under treatment. sary assistance. the supervision of the Ministry Italian Ambassador Ms Ales- Chairman U Zaw Zaw replied of Health and Sports. sandra Schiavo and Ayeyarwady the need for approval of MoHS for During the visit, Japanese Foundation Chairman U Zaw Zaw the assistance of Italian doctors Ambassador Mr Maruyama Ichi- held an online meeting on 13 Oc- and medical experts, and he of- ro, the Ayeyarwady Foundation tober. fered to provide accommodations Chairman U Zaw Zaw and offi- The Ambassador expressed for them during their stay in My- cials explained the centre. The thanks for the visits of her embas- anmar. —Yae Yint Shine ambassador said he would do his sy officials to the centre. She of- (Translated by Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Maruyama Ichiro visits best to support the treatment of fered assistance in medical treat- Ei Phyu Phyu Aung) Ayeyarwady Centre on 13 October. PHOTO: MNA 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Export value down by $66 mln in border trade during FY2019-2020

THE number of Myanmar’s $1.2 billion through Myawady, exports to the neighbouring $360.5 million through Kaw- countries through border trade thoung, $141.7 million through showed a decrease of US$66.57 Myeik, $2.035 billion through Ht- million in the last financial year eekhee, $18.8 million through 2019-2020 compared with the Mawtaung, $2.78 million through FY2018-2019, resulted from the Maese, $736.8 million through trade suspension and closure of Sittway, $11.55 million through border crossings as a precau- Maungtaw, $41.5 million through tionary restriction measure for Tamu, $50.8 million through the COVID-19. Reed and $0.4 million through The export through border Kyaiklat respectively. trade reached $7.152 billion in the Myanmar primarily exports FY2019-2020, which was slightly rice, various types of beans, plunged from $7.219 billion in sesame seeds, corn, fruits and the FY2018-2019, the Ministry of vegetables, dried tea leaves, Commerce’s trade data showed. fishery products, natural gas, Myanmar nationals are also returning through the Myanmar-China border in Chinshwehaw. Myanmar’s border trade PHOTO: ZIN ZIN (IPRD) rubber, gem, animal products totalled $10.58 billion in the and spice to the neighbouring FY2019-2020. As usual, Myan- jel, Chinshwehaw, Kampaiti Of them, all Sino-Myanmar and Maungtaw sharply rose, the countries. At the same time, it mar’s export outperformed im- and Kengtung, with Thailand border trade posts showed a trade data indicated. imports capital goods such as port in border trade, with export through Myawady, Kawthoung, drop in trade value. Similarly, Border trade stood at $4.868 machinery and motorbikes, raw worth $7.15 billion and import Myeik, Hteekhee, Tachilek, Maw- major trade post Hteekhee with billion through Muse, $140.7 industrial goods such as CMP valued $3.42 million. taung, Maese, with Bangladesh Thailand has also registered the million through Lwejel, $541.48 raw materials, cement and ferti- Myanmar has opened 18 through Sittway and Maungtaw, sharp drop while the trade with million through Chinshwehaw, lizers, and consumer goods such border posts between Myanmar with Laos through Kyaiklat and India via Tamu and Reed again $280.88 million through Kampai- as cosmetics, edible vegetable and the neighbouring countries; with India through Tamu, Reed fell. Only the border trade with ti, $5 million through Kengtung, oil and food products.—Ko Htet with China through Muse, Lwe- and Thantlang. Bangladesh through Sittway $142 million through Tachilek, (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Mineral exports top $1.87 bln Individual trades through land border exceed K43 in FY2019-2020 bln in FY2019-2020 MYANMAR’S mineral exports dropped significantly in the pre- The ministry undertakes the have shown a marked increase, vious years. Permits for mining screening process of the propos- TRADE conducted by Individ- Kawthoung, K680.9 million at touching US$1.87 billion in the blocks were suspended in 2016, als for medium and large-scale ual Trading Card (ITC) hold- Reed, K7.7 billion at Mawtaung, past financial year 2019-2020, an but after a period of two years, mining blocks. At the same time, ers touched a low of K43 billion K3.4 billion at Hteekhee, and increase of $405.48 million com- Myanmar’s mining sector has regional and state governments through the land border in the K183 million at Kengtung, as pared with the year-ago period, now been opened to local and are allowed to process applica- last financial year 2019-2020, per data from the Commerce according to the data from the foreign investors, according to tions for small-scale mining according to the data released Ministry. Ministry of Commerce. the ministry. blocks. by the Ministry of Commerce. Individual trades topped In the corresponding period Within two years of the im- Under the new regulations, The trade value plunged K737 million in the period from of the FY2018-2019, mineral ex- plementation of the Myanmar foreign firms can invest in large from K59 billion registered in 21 November 2012 to 31 March ports were pegged at just $1.465 Mines Law, the Mines Depart- blocks which cover up to 500,000 the FY2018-2019 as both export 2013; exceeded K6.6 billion billion. ment has approved more than acres (about 202,000 hectares), and import sharply fell in the in the FY2013-2014; reached Both private and public sec- 140 out of 3,000 proposed mining while local firms can invest in all last FY2019-2020. K9.37 billion in the FY2014- tor mineral exports have record- blocks, and many more blocks kinds of partnerships. Investors The Trade Department 2015; stood at over K6.4 billion ed an increase in the current are to be granted the permit. can seek a permit to mine for issued 88 cards in the Octo- in the FY2015-2016; rose above FY, with private sector exports At present, evaluation minerals such as gold, copper, ber-September period of the K18.5 billion in the FY2016- valued at $1.35 billion and pub- teams in Kachin, Kayah, Shan, lead and tin. The licences cover FY2019-2020, and the cardhold- 2017; touched K45.9 billion in lic sector exports estimated at and Kayin states and Sagaing, prospecting, exploration, and ers conducted trade worth K43 the FY2017-2018; K22.5 billion $520.6 7million. Taninthayi, and Magway regions production. billion. While imports exceeded during the 2018 mini-budget So far, excavation of over are screening mining applica- Myanmar’s mineral prod- K40 billion, exports were val- period (April-September); and 1,250 mining blocks has been tions, based on the opinions of ucts constitute 10 per cent of ued at just K3.25 billion. K59 billion in the FY2018-2019. permitted on a manageable, the respective departments overall exports. About 80 per The Myawady border re- Trading with the use of ITC small, medium, and large scale, and the region and state gov- cent of mineral products are corded the highest trade value is based on local currency. Hun- according to the Ministry of ernments. shipped to external markets at K28 billion in the last FY, dreds of exports and imports Natural Resources and Envi- The Myanmar Mines Law through sea trade, while 20 of according to the Commerce items have been allowed for ronmental Conservation. was enacted on 24 December them are sent to neighbouring Ministry. But, the figure only individual trading at the border Due to the limited extraction 2015, but the law came into force countries through border trade reflected imports as individ- checkpoints. of natural resources, exports of when the rules were issued on channels. — Ko Htet ual trading cardholders did The trade department has forest products and minerals had 13 February 2018. (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) not export goods through the issued 1,775 cards so far in- Myawady gate. tending to boost trade. People The value of trade carried in business can trade goods out by individual cardholders worth K3 million per day using stood at K450 million at Tamu, ITCs, and the Trade Depart- Call Thin Thin May, over K10.8 million at Muse, ment has permitted trade of K188 million at Tachilek, K39.4 up to K15 million per day over 09251022355,09974424848 million at Lwejel, K488 million five days.—Ko Htet at Kampaiti, over K2 billion at (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) 14 OCTOBER 2020 12 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, QR pass registration stops: UMFCCI Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu By Nyein Nyein empted from the government’s es under the stay-home order. However, those who are EDITORIAL SECTION stay-home order. Thus they will According to the Ministry (+95) (01)8604529, holding the QR pass can still Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 QR pass registration has been be allowed to travel from one of Health and Sports Order use whenever they cross the stopped starting from 12 Octo- township to another in Yangon. 124/2020 issued on 10 October, townships. CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION ber, according to the Union of The QR pass registration can be the CMP factories and SME Besides, the Yangon re- San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Myanmar Federation of Cham- made online. businesses which have pre- gion government will introduce Hotline - 09 974424114 bers of Commerce and Industry Moreover, UMFFCCI con- pared enough to get grade-A a system that will enable the ADVERTISING & MARKETING (UMFCCI). ducted payroll processing QR regarding the COVID-19 pre- people to travel to the facto- ( +95) (01) 8604530, The UMFCCI released an pass system on 4 October to vention and control rules have ries, workplaces and companies Hotline - 09 974424848 announcement on 25 Septem- do the necessary calculations been allowed to reopen starting that are allowed to open in the [email protected] [email protected] ber saying that only the regis- to pay the salary for the staff from 12 October. Therefore, the stay home period, according to tered vehicles relating to the 27 from the factories, workplaces, QR pass registration system UMFCCI. Printed and published at the Global New essential businesses will be ex- companies and other business- will be stopped. (Translated by Hay Mar) Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. CRIME NEWS 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. [email protected] Narcotic drugs www.gnlm.com.mm www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/thegnlm confiscated in Kengtung

AUTHORITIES seized 110.95 kg of heroin worth of K1.66425 billion in Kengtung Township, Write for us Shan State, according to a news release of Myanmar Police We appreciate your feedback and Force. contributions. If you have any At the COVID-19 check- comments or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please point near Kengfoung Village email [email protected] on Taunggyi-Kengtung Road, Kyahe and Kya Sawne are seen with their heroin after confiscation. PHOTO : MPF with your name and title. in Kengtung Township, author- Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to ities tried to stop a motor vehi- tried to catch and seized the K1.66425 billion were confiscat- tropic Substances Law and fur- the Editor” that do not exceed 500 cle from Mongpyin en route to vehicle together with Kyahe, 35, ed from the car. ther investigation is underway, words. Should you submit a text Kengtung in the morning of 12 and Kya Sawne, 15, in No 1 Ward Police filed a case against according to the news release. longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. October but the vehicle did not of Kengtung Township. A total two suspects under the An- — MNA stop and drove away. Authorities of 110.95 kg of heroin worth of ti-narcotic Drugs and Psycho- (Translated by TTN) 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / AD 13

WEATHERING PANDEMIC MALIGNED SCHEME G20 eyeing six-month Cyprus scraps ‘golden passport’ scheme over alleged abuse CYPRUS said on Tuesday “The proposal of the examine its policy to en- a Cyprus passport. debt relief extension: it will scrap its citizenship two ministers was based on courage investment”, he “Posing as representa- scheme for foreign inves- long-standing weaknesses, added, after the completion tives of a fictitious criminal World Bank’s Malpass tors next month over al- abuse and exploitation of of an investigation into the character, our undercover G20 countries may only leged abuses uncovered the provisions of the invest- so-called golden passports reporters were ushered approve a six-month debt in a television programme. ment programme,” Koush- scheme. through the application relief extension amid lag- Government spokes- os told reporters. Koushos The move came hours process for the Cyprus In- ging commitment to the man Kyriakos Koushos said the scheme -- which after Qatar-based broad- vestment Programme by pact meant to help poor said the cabinet had agreed has generated seven bil- caster Al Jazeera aired lawyers, property agents, nations weather the pan- in an emergency meeting lion euros ($8.25 billion) footage of officials alleged- leading eventually to high demic, World Bank Pres- to abolish the scheme as -- would brought to an end ly trying to help a person ranking politicians,” Al Ja- ident David Malpass said proposed by the finance on November 1, 2020. The acting as a client with a zeera reported on Monday. on Monday. and interior ministers. government would “fully criminal record to acquire SOURCE: AFP The G20 group of largest economies is set to meet Wednesday after they pledged in April to World Bank President CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE suspend debt service from David Malpass said both M.V NEGAR VOY. NO. (SCY1084) M.V MATHU BHUM VOY. NO. (266W) the world’s poorest coun- private creditors and major Consignees of cargo carried on Consignees of cargo carried on economies needed to step M.V NEGAR M.V MATHU tries through the end of are hereby notified that the are hereby notified that the up debt relief efforts for VOY. NO. (SCY1084) BHUM VOY. NO. (266W) the year as they faced a vessel will be arriving on 14-10-2020 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 14-10-2020 and cargo will be poor countries. PHOTO: sharp economic contrac- AFP/FILE discharged into the premises of MITT where it will lie at discharged into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will tion caused by Covid-19. the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. However, Malpass demic still raging, he said Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am said relief has been weak- another full year of debt 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 er than expected because suspension is unlikely. declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo “not all of the creditors are “I think there will be from the Vessel. from the Vessel. participating fully,” with compromise language No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after only $5 billion granted un- (on) maybe a six-month the Claims Day. the Claims Day. Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 der the expected $8 to $11 extension that can be re- Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department billion, and China among newed depending on debt Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority the countries that holding sustainability,” he told re- Agent For: Agent For: back. porters. M/S LAND AND SEA INTERMODAL LOGISTICS Even with the pan- SOURCE: AFP SDN BHD LINE M/S REGIONAL CONTAINER LINES

CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE CLAIMS DAY NOTICE M.V NORDCLAIRE VOY. NO. (041W/042E) M.V IAL 001 VOY. NO. (081N/S) M.V TOYO STAR VOY. NO. (36)

Consignees of cargo carried on M.V NORDCLAIRE Consignees of cargo carried on M.V IAL 001 VOY. Consignees of cargo carried on M.V TOYO STAR VOY. NO. (041W/042E) are hereby notified that the NO. (081N/S) are hereby notified that the vessel will be VOY. NO. (36) are hereby notified that the vessel will be vessel will be arriving on 14-10-2020 and cargo will be arriving on 14-10-2020 and cargo will be discharged into arriving on 14-10-2020 and cargo will be discharged into discharged into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will the premises of HPT where it will lie at the consignee’s the premises of SPW-5 where it will lie at the consignee’s lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. 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. Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301191/2301178 Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Agent For: Agent For: Agent For:

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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR Ministry of Planning Finance and Industry MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY AND ENERGY Myanma Pharmaceutical Industrial Enterprise circulation order MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE Open Tender Invitation 1. The open tenders are invited to local and international external audit is in easier way. (INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER) firms recognized by Myanmar Accountancy Council to review the annual (15/2020-2021) performance, share contribution, capital injection and financial statements of the Joint Venture Company (JVC) “Sagaing June Pharmaceutical 1. Open tenders are invited for supply of the following respective items in Myanmar Kyats. and Foodstuff Industry Limited which was formed by the cooperation Sr No. Tender No. Description Remarks of Myanmar Pharmaceutical Industrial Enterprise (MPIE) and June Hot Line : (a) DMP/L-002(20-21) CAP A 205 Rotary Table Complete Set(2)Nos Ks Pharmaceutical Limited. (Retender) 2. Start selling time and date of Tender Application Form 09974424848 2. The Open Tender forms including Description of Materials / Qtty with details specifications and - 9:30, 13 – 10 – 2020 Tender Terms & Conditions can be available during office hours commencing from 13 October Closing time and date of Tender Application Form - 16:00, 12 -11 -2020 at the Finance Department, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, No. (44) Complex, Nay Pyi 2020 Address for Tender Form submission Advertise Taw, Myanmar. - Production Department, Myanma Pharmaceutical Industrial 3. The interested Bidders should submit the Technical Specifications with Original Bid Bond Enterprise, Office No, 37, Naypyitaw with us/ and Commercial Quotation in each separate sealed envelopes on which to be addressed to 3. Tender forms and further detail information can be available from the the Managing Director, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and should reach in Tender Box of the following address in the office hours. Production Department Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise not later than 12:00 pm on 13 November 2020. Myanma Pharmaceutical Industrial Enterprise Hot Line : 4. Tender Closing Date & Time – 13-11-2020, 12:00 pm Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry 018604530 Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise Office No, 37, Naypyitaw. Ph No. + 95 67 – 411206 Phone No – 0673 408186, 0673 408359 14 OCTOBER 2020 14 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Daythasar –From Pa’O chillies to Kayah Khaung-Yay, how a husband and wife team is using Facebook to champion Myanmar’s regional produce during COVID-19

ITH the economic customers, some of whom share we had to rely on Government By Chilli Team headwinds in the tour- food recipes and photos which newspapers for advertising. It Photo: Credit to Wism sector due to the have been inspired by the local took hours and hours to queue Daythasar Facebook COVID-19 pandemic, husband products.Key to the success of up and submit the advertisement Page and wife tour operating duo Ma this business is the concept of form. The advertising costs were Ohnmar and Ko Myo Han need- “adding value”, a philosophy this also very high. Now, thanks to dream business idea easily and ed to find a new way to make husband and wife team has been Facebook, we don’t face those in no stretch of time. Thanks to ends meet. As people across the very keen to share with their pro- difficulties anymore.” the platform’s free business tools, country were busy adapting to the duction partners. “Our first prod- “In my opinion, the tourism Daythasar unlocks the business “new normal”, the couple, both uct was garlic from Pa’O villages. sector would not have grown this opportunities and widen the local aged 43 were discovering the We ask the producers to pick out much without Facebook. And the customer base for the food pro- power of Facebook for small busi- only the best quality garlic to sell same goes for Daythasar’s busi- cedures so as to continue their nesses.By making a diverse range on Daythasar. As we are receiving ness. If we didn’t use Facebook, businesses and sustain their live- of regional produce available to a higher quality product, we can I’m not sure how many people lihoods.”Moving forward, we will shoppers on Facebook, Daythasar offer a higher rate of payment would know about our business,” keep expanding our operations is not only helping the entrepre- than the villagers can get from she added.For small business and look to partner with even neurial couple to get through the brokers at the market”, said owners like Ma Ohmar, Facebook more authentic local producers. Harvesting tea leaves. these challenging times, but is Ma Ohnmar. Ma Ohnmar, howev- has become the enabler of oppor- We are so happy to see them en- also contributing to the livelihoods er, admits that there is still some tunity for them to launch their joying increasing incomes and of small-scale local producers in work to be done in this area. “De- off the beaten track areas of Shan, spite our efforts, producers are Chin and Kayah states.”We are still surprised when they see the creating employment opportuni- way their products look on our ties as well as allowing people to Facebook page. This is often due enjoy quality local products from to the way the product appears around Myanmar,” Ma Ohnmar in better packaging, or because says with a genuine smile. “In of the price we can charge for a the past, we sold small amounts high quality, branded product to of local products to our friends customers in the city,”.The cou- and family. During the pandemic, ple used contacts built up during we started to officially sell those their years in Myanmar’s tourism products on Facebook to help lo- industry while setting up the new cal food producers,” she added. venture. Many of the products on Since launching in March 2020, offer are the same local delicacies Daythasar has grown steadily and the couple had been encouraging is now home to more than 30 dif- their tourism clients to try while ferent products ranging from fish on holiday. Reflecting on business Variety of local products from paste and fermented tea leaves to in a pre-Facebook world, Ma Oh- opportunities because of our the most specific category for Daythasar. Ma-Khar powder and tamarind mar said, “Back in 2010, when we Facebook page”, said Ma Ohn- your business to maximize paste. Daythasar has 400 regular first started our tour company, mar, full of energy and purpose. visibility in searches and make your Page easier to find. Best Practices for Myanmar * If you own a business with SMEs: 7 Tips to Improve Page a physical location, add your Visibility and Follower En- address. People frequently gagement search for nearby businesses. Creating a Facebook Page Make sure your address is ac- allows the more than 2 billion curate so people can find your people on Facebook to discover business. If you don’t have a your business and 6 in 10 local location where people can businesses say having an online visit your business, edit your presence is important for their Page info to hide your street long-term success. (Source:Face- address oncomputersandmo- book IQ) After you create a Face- bile devices. book Page for your business, it is * Add a profile picture and cov- important for people to find and er photo to your Page.People follow your Page. Here are the top tend to see businesses with best practices to help your Page a cover photo and profile pic- gain a following on Facebook. ture as more trustworthy. * Select the categories that best * Profile photo: Use a simple describe your business. Cat- visual representation of your egories help people find your business, such as a logo. Use business when they search for a square image. your services or products. You * Cover photo or video:Show a can select up to 3 categories recognizable part of your busi- Production of Amara Coffee. in your Page Settings. Select ness that will attract people. 14 OCTOBER 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 15 Myanmar attracts nearly US$5.7 billion of FDI in 2019-2020FY

the financial By Kyaw Htike Soe year 2019-2020 IN which ends on September 30, US$5.689 billion of foreign direct investment set a target to lure US$5.8 billion is making the country a more has been pumped into Myan- of FDI set under the Myanmar In- attractive destination for foreign mar which is considered by vestment Promotion Plan (MIPP) investors. many countries as the last in the financial year 2019-2020. Myanmar offers a promising frontier economy in South- But the country has only received economic environment for foreign east Asia region, an increase US$5.689 billion of FDI, a de- investors in many fields especially * If you have a website, add it to rating and review/recommen- of more than US$1 billion when crease of around US$110 million in construction and real estate your Facebook Page.Make it dation for your Page. Visitors compared to the same peri- to meet its target. The Southeast sector. Business opportunities in easy for potential customers to your Page will find valuable od last year, according to the Asian country received an aver- Myanmar for foreign investors in- to learn more about your busi- information that will increase latest figures updated by the age of US$500 million per month clude agriculture, livestock breed- ness. their trust in your business. country’s Ministry of Invest- in foreign direct investment in ing, real estate, tourism, manu- * Update your hours. Custom- * Encourage people to follow ment and Foreign Economic the current financial year. The facturing, energy, and industrial ers want to know when your your Page:Remind new and Relations. foreign direct investment inflow sectors. According to the minis- business will be open, par- existing customers why they The Myanmar Invest- into Myanmar attributes to the try’s data, Myanmar received FDI ticularly during holidays and should follow your Page, such ment Commission (MIC) government’s steps to ease reg- worth US$24.7 billion in the time special events. Update your as regular updates, new prod- tasked with evaluating, as- ulations in an attempt to attract of incumbent government. Sin- business hours so that search ucts or services, easy commu- sessing and permitting the more foreign direct investment gapore topped the list of foreign results show your location is nication and exclusive offers. investment projects proposed into the country. The MIFER is investors in Myanmar during the open. by foreign firms and domestic also inviting only responsible period from October last year to * Turn on Recommenda- companies gave the nod to 11 businesses to benefit the country. date, and followed by China and tions:Let customers submit a foreign investment projects Myanmar drew up the MIPP Thailand. Singapore became the in industry and real estate in order to attract US$221 billion largest foreign investor in Myan- sector on September 29. The of FDI within 20 years from 2016- mar, pouring over US$22 billion foreign investment proposals 2017FY to 2035-2036FY to become into 312 projects in the country. approved by the MIC are val- a middle-income country by 2036. The power sector topped the FDI ued at over US$290 million and Foreign investor’s interest in My- line-up in the current financial expected to create up to 8,744 anmar’s much-needed infrastruc- year, with investments of almost job opportunities for Myanmar ture projects such as construction, US$1.6 billion, followed by the citizens. The foreign invest- real estate, tourism, telecommu- manufacturing and the real es- ment projects approved by nications, and industry sector is tate sectors. the MIC from October 1 last rising. Myanmar is believed to be The largest sector of FDI year to September 30 this year a key overseas emerging invest- flowed into oil and gas sector, under the Special Economic ment market for foreign investors accounting for 26.32 per cent of Zone Law were US$163.27 mil- around the world due to its con- the total FDI, followed by oil and lion. The MIC also gave the sumption trends, abundant young gas sector with 26.23 per cent and green light to 130 Myanmar workforce and relaxed export & the manufacturing sector with citizen-invested projects val- import related policies. Myanmar 14.31 per cent. Myanmar attracted ued at more than Ks1,535,075 has great economic potential and US$ 9.4 billion of foreign direct million and US$267 million in several investment opportunities investment in the financial year the same period. for local and foreign investors in 2015-2016, US$6.6 billion of FDI Investment projects various sectors. There is still a lot in 2016-2017FY, US$6.11 billion of by Myanmar citizens under of room for growth in Myanmar FDI in 2017-2018FY, and US$4.52 the Special Economic Zone for foreign investors and FDI is a billion in the financial year 2018- during the same period key part of the country’s growth 2019. were US$413.618 million and strategy. The Myanmar Invest- Ks1881459 million. The MIC ment Law enacted in late 2016

Call Thin Thin May, Ma Ohnmar, the founder of Daythasar. 09251022355,09974424848 14 OCTOBER 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19: Portuguese FA LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo goals for Portugal and will be killed over a million people since has tested positive for coronavi- a huge absence for his team the start of the pandemic earlier rus, the Portuguese football fed- against Sweden as they aim to this year. eration announced on Tuesday. hold on to top spot in their group. Brazil forward Neymar, his Ronaldo “is asymptomatic” The test result also means Paris Saint-Germain teammate and “will not play against Swe- Ronaldo is a doubt for Juven- Kylian Mbappe and AC Milan den” in Wednesday’s Nations tus’ Champions League group striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic have League match, the federation match with Barcelona on Oc- also tested positive for the virus said on its website. tober 28, which was set to pit in recent weeks.— AFP The 35-year-old Juventus Ronaldo against his old rival forward, who has been voted Lionel Messi. the world’s top player five times, Ronaldo, who has also Ronaldo is the highest profile footballer to played in Portugal’s goalless starred for Manchester United catch Covid-19. PHOTO: Nations League draw against and Real Madrid, is the high- JONATHAN NACKSTRAND France on Sunday. est-profile footballer to test AFP/FILE Ronaldo has scored 101 positive for Covid-19, which has ‘Nadal’s Paris record K-League fans back at 25 per cent will never be beaten’, capacity as virus controls ease predicts Murray SEOUL — South Korean foot- for two weeks. have to follow the same strict ball fans will be allowed back South Korea brought its safety guidelines as before: into top-flight K-League matches initial outbreak broadly under sitting at least one seat apart, from Friday at 25 per cent of sta- control with extensive tracing wearing face masks at all times, dium capacity following an eas- and testing while never imposing drinks limited to water and ing of coronavirus restrictions, a compulsory lockdown. non-alcoholic beverages and eat- the Korean Football Association Baseball spectators will ing while seated banned.—AFP announced. Baseball, the country’s most popular spectator sport, will see fans return for the first time in almost two months at five sched- uled games on Tuesday with a maximum of “low-to-mid 20 per cent level” of capacity, the Korea Baseball Organization said. Spectators had been allowed Britain’s Andy Murray is looking to bounce back in Cologne from his back in limited numbers in July, first round defeat at the French Open. PHOTO: AFP only for the doors to close again three weeks later after a spike in COLOGNE — Andy Murray even get close to Nadal’s record infections linked to anti-govern- predicts Rafael Nadal’s record in Paris. ment rallies in Seoul. of 13 French Open titles will “It’s an amazing achieve- The government eased the never be beaten as the British ment. I don’t think that what he ban on spectators at the week- Socially distanced fans at Incheon United’s K-League match against former world number one looks has done at Roland Garros will end after daily domestic infec- Gwangju in August before the doors were closed to spectators after a to bounce back in Cologne this ever be beaten. I just don’t see tions stayed in double figures spike in Covid-19 cases in Seoul. PHOTO: AFP week from his own Roland Gar- it being topped,” Murray said ros disappointment. in Cologne. Murray, 33, the reigning “He is one short of winning Olympic champion, crashed out the same amount of Grand Filipino UFC fighter follows Pacquiao’s of last month’s French Open in Slams as (Pete) Sampras did straight sets with a lop-sided just at one tournament. It’s in- mountain path to glory first round defeat to Stan Waw- credible. rinka as he works his way back “I don’t think it’ll be repeat- ABU DHABI — Mark Striegl Striegl. “Once I’d fought there, I tropical archipelago. from hip surgery. ed and I don’t think anyone will makes his UFC debut in Abu couldn’t get myself to leave.” The mountains are home On Sunday, the Scot be close.” Dhabi this weekend having tak- Baguio City -- on the northern to the indigenous Igorot people, watched in awe as Nadal, 34, Murray reached the sec- en a path forged by centuries Philippines island of Luzon -- has legendary warriors who resisted demolished Novak Djokovic 6-0, ond round of the US Open in his of feared Filipino warriors and in the past hosted eight-weight colonial domination for hundreds 6-2, 7-5 in the final at Roland first Slam since hip resurfacing followed by boxing great Manny world champion Pacquiao’s train- of years. From 1565 to 1898 they Garos to win his 13th French surgery and Roland Garros was Pacquiao. ing camps. The 32-year-old MMA successfully fought to keep the Open title. The Spaniard has his third tournament this year Striegl based himself in the bantamweight Striegl first visited gold found on their lands out of also equalled the all-time record after rehab. cool mountain climate of Baguio Baguio a decade ago for a mixed the hands of Spanish colonial of 20 Grand Slam titles held by Having needed wildcards City and it paid off as he became martial arts bout. He met a lo- powers. They continued their Roger Federer, who hailed Na- to play in Paris and Cologne, the only Philippines-based fighter cal woman and fell in love both defiance after Spain ceded the dal’s victory as “one of sport’s Murray hopes the back-to-back on the UFC’s books. with her and the popular Filipino Philippines to the United States. greatest achievements”. ATP indoor tournaments on the “There’s the high-altitude holiday destination, which offers They then fought against Japa- Murray echoed the Swiss Rhine can help improve his cur- training but there’s also the histo- welcome respite from the sticky nese occupiers during World War legend and doubts anyone will rent ranking of 97th.—AFP ry there,” said Filipino-American heat of much of the sprawling Two.—AFP