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Vol. VI, No. 271, 4th Waning of Pyatho 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 13 January 2020 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing drives Ministry offers opportunities for stakes for religious building in Yangon livestock farming to business personnel

HE Ministry of Agriculture, TLivestock and Irrigation has invited the Myanmar Live- stock Federation to participate in projects being carried out by the ministry, which offer opportunities to private breeders. Union Minister for Agricul- ture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Aung Thu held a meeting with business personnel from the federation yesterday in Yangon, and provided details about the ministry’s training programmes for offering veterinary services to youths in rural areas and projects with international organizations in investment and technology in livestock sector, in an effort to boost food production through manageable farming. The delegation from the Myanmar Livestock Federation, led by Chairman Dr Mya Han, met with the Union Minister to also discuss the chicken and fish breeding sectors, foreign investment in the livestock breeding sector, import of feedstuff and the export of honey. The federation is currently Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing driving the stake for the construction of five-storeyed building, Ananda Sukha Dhammacakka Dhamma Beikman, in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: OFFICE OF THE C-IN-C OF DEFENCE SERVICES working with the ministry and international organizations to HE stake-driving cere- Pagoda Road in Yankin Town- Saddhamma Jotikataja Bhadd- Hlaing, received the Five Pre- produce food meeting inter- Tmony for a five-storeyed ship, Yangon. anta Theikdiya, and Command- cepts from Shwe Thu Wun national standards, to reduce building, Ananda Sukha Dham- The ceremony was attend- er-in-Chief of Defence Servic- Sayadaw, and listened to the costs, to expand projects, and to macakka Dhamma Beikman, ed by members of Sangha, led es Senior General Min Aung Prittas recited by members of acquire basic requirements for was held yesterday in the com- by Shwe Thu Wun Sayadaw Hlaing. the Sangha. the sector, including technology. pound of the Dhammacakka Abhidhaja Maha Ratthaguru The congregation, led Paripatti Yeiktha on Kabar Aye Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha by Senior General Min Aung SEE PAGE-3 SEE PAGE-3

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NATIONAL NATIONAL BUSINESS At first student Remains of WW- CMP businesses festival, Union II era Japanese import raw Minister stresses soldiers unearthed in materials worth cooperation Nganzun, Mandalay $608.9 mln PAGE-3 PAGE-4 PAGE-5 13 JANUARY 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MARCH symposium held in University of Medicine (2)

UNION Minister for Health and ments, communicable diseases Sports Dr Myint Htwe delivered such as tuberculosis, diseases a speech at the Myanmar-Aus- that weakened the immune sys- tralia Research Collaboration for tem and hepatitis B, antimicro- Health (MARCH) Symposium at bial resistance and other topics, the University of Medicine (2) in said the Union Minister. Yangon yesterday morning. He said new generation of In his speech, the Union medical professionals should be Minister said the University of encouraged to increase their re- Medicine (2) signed an MoU with search capabilities. He urged Kirby Institute of the University universities to support this by of New South Wales in 2017 and organizing research writing, de- the cooperation on research bates and discussions either as started from that has benefited events or competitions. the university, the ministry and Next, Australian Ambas- the nation as well. He said his sador Ms Andrea Faulkner and ministry noticeably increased Prof Anthony Kelleher of Kir- financial support for research by Institute delivered separate activities to K6 billion since April speeches and the rector of Uni- 2016. versity of Medicine (2), Prof Dr He said his ministry has Aye Tun, said the greetings. The formed a board for reviewing Union Minister and officials then research ethics and skillfulness observed the research papers Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe delivers the speech at Myanmar-Australia Research Collaboration for Health in the departments and univer- and cooperation photo display. Symposium at the University of Medicine (2) in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA sities under it, in addition to From there, the Union Min- establishing a Myanmar health ister visited University of Public last year. and Drug Administration) Prof Naung praised the graduates research registry and research Health (Yangon) and met with This was followed by Per- Dr Khin Zaw, Director-General and explained the processes of information system. He called for the 4 PhD graduates and 36 Mas- manent Secretary Prof Dr Thet (Public Health and Treatment their respective department. The more directly beneficial research ter degree graduates in Public Khine Win, Director-General Department) Dr Soe Oo, Dep- graduates then offered sugges- using ministry funds in line with Health, 14 Master of Hospital (Union Minister’s Office) Dr uty Director-General (National tions for improving the courses the symposium’s motto of ‘Im- Management graduates, and 22 Thar Tun Kyaw, Director-Gen- Health Laboratory Department) of study.—MNA proving the Health Outcome’. Master of Protection and Tropi- eral (Health and Human Re- Prof Dr Htay Htay Tin, and Dep- The symposium discussed cal Medicine graduates who fin- source Department) Dr Tin Tin uty Director-General (Procure- (Translated by Zaw Htet upon MARCH’s accomplish- ished their studies in December Lay, Director-General (Food ment and Distribution) Dr Win Oo) Man dies from bullet Former MoFA staff hold annual gathering wound in Kyaukme, Shan State

A man identified as U Thein 117/3-4 on the Union Highway Lin Tun (a) Maung Wyne, 22, near Chaungkyauk Village, was fatally shot by four armed Kyaukme Township. and unidentified men on motor- The truck veered off the cycles in Kyaukme Township, road and collided into a tree, Shan State, yesterday morning. U Thein Lin Tun was the only U Thein Lin Tun was a who died from four bullets to helper on a 12-wheeled truck his head and neck while the transporting 20 oxen from remaining three people were Kyaukme to Hsipaw driv- unharmed. en by a man named U Win The Kyaukme Police Sta- Myint Htay and two other tion has opened a case under people on board. They were (Pa)6/2020, Section 302/114 of attacked by four men armed the Penal Code and are inves- with small firearms, riding two tigating into the matter. —MNA each on a motorcycle, around 5:45 a.m. between mileposts (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) Former Staff from Ministry of Foreign Affairs hold annual gathering in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: MNA

THE annual gathering of former U Nyunt Swe said not only familiarity between former and Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff the people who actually worked current staff. It has eight exec- was held at Rainbow Restaurant with MoFA but also their spous- utive members and 69 members in Thingangyun Township, Yan- es, children and family should be with the executive members to gon, yesterday evening. members of this group whether be reelected on 17 March. Bogy- Firstly, the Patron of the for- they are in the country or abroad oke Aung San formed the Minis- mer staff group U Ohn Kyaw de- because the group symbolizes try of Foreign Affairs ten months livered the opening address and kinship. before Myanmar achieved sover- Call Thin Thin May, Ph-09 251 022 355 interim chairperson U Nyunt The group was founded on eignty and independence on 17 Swe and member U Nyan Win 15 September 2009 to preserve March 1947. —MNA spoke welcoming remarks. the history of MoFA and to build (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing drives stakes for religious building in Yangon

FROM PAGE-1 The congregation led by Afterwards, the Senior Gen- Senior General Min Aung Hlaing eral made offertories to the Shwe listened to the sermon delivered Thu Wun Sayadaw, and handed by Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddan- over K50 million donated by fam- ta Ginika Bhivamsa, and shared ilies of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, merits they gained. and Air), and cash donations Members of the Sangha, contributed by the family of the led by Shwe Thu Wun Sayadaw, Commander-in-Chief of Defence and the congregation proceeded Services to Upatta Maha Siri to the plot for the stake-driving Sudhamma Mani Jotitahara U ceremony. Senior General Min Sein Hla Win from Dhammacak- Aung Hlaing and officials took ka Paripatti Yeiktha, who, in turn, their designated place and drove presented the Senior General a the stake on the auspicious time. certificate of honor. After the stake-driving cere- Commander-in-Chief mony, the Senior General offered (Navy) Admiral Tin Aung San, soon (a day meal) to the mem- Commander-in-Chief (Air) Gen- bers of the Sangha, according to eral Maung Maung Kyaw, senior information released by the Of- officers, and well-wishers also fice of the Commander-in-Chief The congregation led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing pay homage to the members of Sangha at the state made offertories to members of of Defence Services. — MNA driving ceremony at Kabar Aye Pagoda Road in Yangon yesterday. PHOTO: OFFICE OF THE C-IN-C OF the Sangha. (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) DEFENCE SERVICES Ministry offers opportunities for livestock farming to business personnel

FROM PAGE-1 with the GACC of China. safety in the country, Veteri- Additionally, the depart- nary and Livestock Breeding Meanwhile, the ministry’s ment provided veterinary ser- Development Bill drafted by Livestock and Veterinary De- vices to over 580,000 drought the ministry has been ap- partment is upgrading its lab- cattle in 2019, earning more proved by the Pyithu Hlut- oratories in Yangon and Man- than US$ 550 million for the taw, and it is being debated dalay to meet international country’s budget. at Amyotha Hluttaw. — MNA Union Minister Dr Aung Thu addresses the meeting with business standards. It will also sign the For development of live- personnel from Myanmar Livestock Federation. PHOTO: MNA veterinary service program stock breeding sector and food (Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin) At first student festival, Union Minister stresses cooperation

WITH the aim of bringing to- Gyi called for unity, friendship, gether students from public, and cooperation among stu- private, monastic, and inter- dents, especially in learning national schools in Myanmar, activities, which have been the Student Festival Myanmar divided into five zones. 2020 was held yesterday at the He also stressed the im- Diamond Jubilee Hall of Yan- portance of project-based gon University. learning being included in the The first-ever student fes- school curriculum. tival in Myanmar has been con- The minister then ex- sidered a significant milestone pressed thanks to U Nay Oke, for the education sector in the chairman of the Myanmar country. Private Schools Association, “The Ministry of Educa- and officials from internation- tion focuses on non-discrim- al schools and the Ministry of ination and on being all-in- Education for organizing the clusive. We have adopted the festival. policy of ‘No one left behind, Afterwards, Yangon Re- Education for All’,” said Union gion Social Affairs Minister U Minister for Education Dr. Myo Naing Ngan Lin and Private Thein Gyi at the event. Schools Association chairman Cooperation is very im- U Nay Oke delivered speeches. Student Festival Myanmar 2020 being held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall of Yangon University portant to train students to Union Minister Dr. Myo yesterday. PHOTO: MNA be good citizens, and the devel- Thein Gyi, Deputy Speaker of opment of individual attitude is Yangon Region Hluttaw U Lin ting the ceremonial ribbons, The festival aimed to bring change knowledge, and learn also needed, he added. Naing Myint, Deputy Minister and saw the entertainment together all students from from each other, and encour- At the ceremony, which for Information U Aung Hla program and explored the public, private, monastic, and age cooperation among them. was held with the motto ‘We All Tun, U Nay Oke, and officials education booths inside the international schools, make — MNA Are Students’, Dr. Myo Thein opened the ceremony by cut- Diamond Jubilee Hall. them join on activities, ex- (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) 13 JANUARY 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MraukU police cars damaged Remains of WW-II era www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com by AA group’s explosives Japanese soldiers unearthed ACTING CHIEF EDITOR Aye Min Soe [email protected] in Nganzun, Mandalay To Kyauktaw SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Kyaw Myaing THE remains of Japanese sol- Some bones, five gre- diers from the World War II era nades, one gun attached with SENIOR TRANSLATORS Zaw Htet Oo were discovered on 10 January a bayonet, nine magazines with Aung Khin at Kanthar Village in Nganzun five bullets each, six magazines INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR MraukU Township of Mandalay Region. with four bullets each, 12 bul- Ye Htut Tin, [email protected] A three-person team from lets, and one army helmet were Japan, including Mr.Atsunari also unearthed at the site. LOCAL NEWS EDITORS To Minbya Tokunaga, a researcher, and The arms and ammuni- Tun Tun Naing (Editor), one interpreter, dug the site tion were transferred to a local [email protected] Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), where the remains, which in- police station, according to po- [email protected] cluded arms and bones, were lice.—GNLM buried. (Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin) TRANSLATORS Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon Kyaw Zin Lin Kyaw Zin Tun

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PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar TWO police vehicles were dam- ket when the explosives were Kyaw Zeya aged by remote-controlled ex- set off at 9:45 a.m. near Takya plosive mines by the AA group Mahn Aung Pagoda. Myanmar COMPUTER TEAM Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, in MraukU on 11 January, but no Police Force reports that while Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, casualties were incurred. the vehicles were damaged no Sanda Hnin, Thein Htwe, The vehicles were carry- person was hurt. —MNA Nyi Lin Thu ing families of MraukU police Remains of Japanese soldiers from the World War II era discovered EDITORIAL SECTION officers back from the local mar- (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo) in Ngazun. PHOTO: MPF (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING lay Chamber of Commerce and the objectives behind capaci- Later, Mr. Alon Melchior, Israel has invested in My- ( +95) (01) 8604530, Industry met with Israeli am- ty enhancement trainings and manager of the Ramat Negev anmar’s agriculture sector. It Hotline - 09 974424848 bassador H.E. Mr. Ronen Gilor vocational courses related to International Training Center is also planning on investing [email protected] yesterday at the regional cham- agriculture, healthcare, and ed- for Advanced Agriculture, in livestock and dairy prod- [email protected] ber office on the fourth floor of ucation. Then, Mandalay cham- provided details on technical ucts businesses. — Tin Maung Printed and published at the Global New the Yadanabon Super Center. ber president U Okka Kyaw pre- and educational courses and (Mandalay Sub-printing House) Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at During the meeting, the sented a commemorative gift to answered questions raised by (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. Illegal drugs confiscated in four townships [email protected] www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/TheGNLM ANTI-narcotics police seized anti-narcotics squad that in- illegal drugs in four townships cludes police from Lakesaw on Saturday, according to My- police outpost in Bamauk anmar Police Force. Township confiscated K 946 A combined anti-narcotics million worth 0.06kg of heroin squad comprised of police from and 188,000 stimulant tablets Bhamo Myoma Police Station from Aung Naing (a) Aung Na- confiscated 9,750 stimulant tab- ing Oo whom they searched lets, 0.2g of heroin and a mobile beside the Nan Kazar forest phone from Myint Kyaw who lane at Shwe Kyaung Village, was driving a motorcycle near Shwe Kyaung Village-tract in the Sinkan Bridge, Naungkho Bamauk Township. Ward in Bhamo Township on Police from Hopong also 11 January. arrested Sai Laung who was Write for us On the same day, Police driving a Crown car on Ho-

We appreciate your feedback and from Mohnyin Myoma Police pong-Loilem road near Honang contributions. If you have any comments Station stopped and searched Village in Hopong Township, or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email the two motorcycles driven together with 20,000 stimulant [email protected] by Hla Min Naing and Zone tablets and a mobile phone. with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only Baw on Mawham-Mohnyin Police filed charges against able to publish “Letter to the Editor” road near Nantpoke Village in them under the Anti-narcotic that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words Mohnyin Township, and seized Drugs and Psychotropic Sub- please be aware that your letter will be Suspect named Aung Naing (a) Aung Naing Oo seen with seized 2,090 stimulants from them. stances Law.—GNLM edited. drugs. PHOTO: MPF Similarly, a combined (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun) 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 5 Sea trade accounts for over 85% of rice exports in current fiscal MYANMAR’S maritime trade Myanmar has shipped rice accounted for more than 85 per to 53 foreign markets in the cur- cent of rice exports and gen- rent financial year. erated an estimated income of China is the main buyer of US$221.8 million as of 27 Decem- Myanmar rice, followed by Mad- ber in the current financial year, agascar and Malaysia. Came- as per data from the Myanmar roon is the fourth-largest buyer Rice Federation. and Mozambique the fifth-larg- Earlier, border trade was est buyer of Myanmar rice. The relatively high compared to sea European Union countries ac- trade in terms of rice exports. count for over 12.4 per cent of Since the previous financial year, rice exports, while 39.25 per cent border trade has registered a of rice grown in Myanmar goes drop, and currently, it accounts to African countries. for just 14.7 per cent of the to- In the current fiscal, Myan- tal rice exports. Rice exports mar has exported broken rice through the border gates have mostly to Indonesia, followed by generated an estimated $34.6 Senegal, Belgium, Guinea, and million in the current financial the Netherlands. Broken rice year. has been placed in 45 foreign The volume of rice and markets. Workers loading the truck with sacks of rice at Botahtaung Jetty in Yangon . PHOTO : PHOE KHWAR broken rice exported between 1 Myanmar primarily exports October and 27 December in the rice to China through the border ernment-to-government (G2G) commodity depot. lion tons of rice in the 2017-2018 2019-2020 fiscal year has been gates. However, trade in agricul- agreement and a barter system, The price of Myanmar fiscal year, which was an all- estimated at over 894.880 met- tural products has been halted in exchange for Chinese goods. low-quality rice declined by about time record in rice exports. The ric tons, worth $256.45 million, on account of China clamping “With border demand de- K2,500 per bag in December, 2019 export volume plunged to 2.29 according to an announcement down on illegal trade. creasing, the price of rice is like- compared to 2018, according to million metric tons, worth $691 from the Myanmar Rice Fed- At present, rice is being ex- ly to remain on the low side,” domestic market statistics. million, in the 2018-2019FY.— eration. ported to China through a gov- according to the Bayintnaung Myanmar shipped 3.6 mil- GNLM (Translated by EMM) CMP businesses import raw Hteekhee trade shows materials worth $608.9 mln a steep decline of $81.7 mln in Oct-Dec

TRADE between Thailand and of the Myanmar-Thailand bor- Myanmar via the Hteekhee der trade to more than double border gate between 1 Octo- the amount registered in the ber and 3 January in the cur- previous years. rent financial year plunged to Of the seven border trade US$472.4 million from $554.18 points between Myanmar and million in the year-ago period, Thailand, the Hteekhee and according to data from the Min- Myeik gates have witnessed istry of Commerce. a decrease in trade in the cur- Over the past three rent financial year, while the months, exports through the remaining gates have reported Hteekhee gate stood at $468 an increase in trade. million, while imports fell short Myanmar primarily ex- of $4 million. ports natural gas, fishery prod- Exports of natural gas ucts, coal, tin concentrate (SN from Taninthayi Region had 71.58 per cent), coconut (fresh contributed to an enormous and dry), beans, and bamboo Workers sew garment at a factory in Yangon. PHOTO : PHOE KHWAR increase in exports through shoots to Thailand. It imports the Hteekhee gate in the 2018- capital goods such as ma- IMPORTS of raw materials by ministry. Myanmar’s manufac- vestment Forum 2018, held on 12 2019FY, said an official from chinery, raw industrial goods CMP businesses have been val- turing sector is largely concen- September. In the first month of the ministry. such as cement and fertiliz- ued at US$608.9 million for the trated in garment and textiles the current financial year, exports Normally, the Myawady ers, consumer goods such as three months since October in produced on the cutting, making, of clothes produced under the gate sees the largest trade cosmetics and food products the 2019-2020 fiscal year, an in- and packaging (CMP) basis, and CMP system topped $320 million. among the Myanmar-Thai- from the neighboring country. crease of $49.49 million compared it contributes to the country’s Japan is the largest market land checkpoints. The rise in — Ko Htet with the year-ago period, accord- GDP to a certain extent. for Myanmar apparel, followed exports through the Hteekhee ing to the Ministry of Commerce. The CMP industry has by the European Union. The My- gate last year boosted the value (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Meanwhile, the exports of emerged as a very promising one anmar Garment Manufacturers finished industrial goods touched in the export sector. The value of Association has more than 500 a high of $2.6 billion between 1 CMP exports was just $850 mil- members, and garment factories October and 3 January in the cur- lion in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, in Myanmar employ more than rent fiscal, an increase of $588.6 but it tripled within two years 500,000 workers. Investors prefer million compared with the corre- to reach $2.5 billion in the 2017- to invest in cheap-labor countries sponding period of the 2018-2019 2018FY, as per figures provided like Myanmar.—GNLM financial year, according to the during the Myanmar Global In- (Translated by EMM) Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 13 JANUARY 2020 6 WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR US to expel a dozen Saudi trainees after base attack probe: media other people before being shot dents in the United States fol- dead by police. lowing the attack, though class- While the dozen or more room instruction continued. trainees are not accused of The 21-year-old gunman, a aiding Alshamrani, some were lieutenant in the Saudi Royal Air found to have connections to Force, was armed with a lawfully extremist movements or be in purchased Glock 9mm handgun, possession of child pornography, and is reported to have posted a CNN reported. manifesto on Twitter before the The probe, which was car- shooting denouncing America as ried out by the FBI, also found “a nation of evil.” that several had not reported the According to the Washing- assailant’s disturbing behavior ton Post, the FBI asked Apple before the attack, according to to help access Alshamrani’s two The Washington Post. iPhones, but the company is re- In mid-December the Pen- sisting governmental requests tagon said it had conducted to alter encryption. background checks on all Sau- Apple said it had already Police tape cordons off an area after a shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in December 2019 / © FBI/ di military personnel currently helped the agency by sharing AFP/File training in the United States and related data in its cloud storage. WASHINGTON — The United into a shooting rampage by a ed States as part of a Saudi mil- found no “immediate threat sce- Some 5,000 international States will expel at least a dozen Saudi officer in Florida, media itary training program, opened nario.” military personnel are undergo- Saudi military students accused reported Saturday. fire in a classroom at the Pen- Defense Department offi- ing training in the United States, of extremist links and child por- In December, Mohammed sacola Naval Air Station, killing cials halted operational training including approximately 850 Sau- nography, after an investigation Alshamrani, who was in the Unit- three sailors and wounding eight for Saudi Arabian military stu- dis among all branches.—AFP Ainu minority to file suit for fishing rights in northern Japan

SAPPORO — A group of Ainu, The group of 13 plaintiffs, due to the assimilation policy an ethnic minority in northern aged between 20s and 70s and of the Japanese government Japan, is set to file a lawsuit members of a cultural preserva- beginning in the Meiji period against the state to confirm in- tion body in the town of Urahoro, (1868-1912). They were pressed digenous rights to fishing salm- plans to file what will be the first to do farming instead of hunting on in rivers, which currently such lawsuit by the Ainu against and fishing, practices that had requires permission from au- the central and Hokkaido gov- been integral to their culture. thorities, sources close to the ernments with the Sapporo Dis- The new law, designated matter said Sunday. trict Court as early as April, the to protect and promote the Japan enforced a law in sources said. culture of the Ainu, simplified May stipulating for the first time They will claim they are procedures for them to obtain Ainu people celebrate after legislation aimed at protecting and that the Ainu are an indigenous a tribe taking over from their permission from authorities to promoting their culture is enacted following its passage through the people in Hokkaido. But the law ancestors the right to fish for conduct traditional salmon fish- House of Councillors in Tokyo on April 19, 2019. The law stipulates for fell short of guaranteeing their salmon in the lower reaches ing in rivers and collect timber the first time the Ainu, an ethnic minority in northern Japan, are an self-determination and other of the Tokachi River, said the and other items in national for- “indigenous” people. PHOTO : KYODO NEWS tribal rights, with the govern- sources. ests for rituals. ment citing that they have no The Ainu struggled to main- But some Ainu have criti- does not refer to the recovery enough to reverse historical tribes. tain their language and culture cized the legislation, saying it of fishing rights and will not do discrimination.—Kyodo News Haiti to commemorate deadly quake in anger and bitterness

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti on international humanitarian com- bitterness of survivors who live and schools, not to mention 60 hospital remains incomplete, and Sunday will remember the thou- munity with a colossal challenge today exposed to the same dan- percent of Haiti’s health-care non-governmental organizations sands who died in the devastat- in a country lacking either a land gers as existed before the quake. system. A decade later, the re- struggle to make up for the state’s ing earthquake of January 12, registry or building rules. building of the country’s main many deficiencies.—AFP 2010, as grief mixes with anger “It’s a lost decade, totally ‘Back to Square One’ and bitterness over failed recon- lost,” Haitian economist Kesner Ten years later, we see an struction efforts and continuing Pharel told AFP. “The capital has even greater concentration of political instability. not been rebuilt, but our poor people in the metropolitan area,” Over 35 agonizingly long governance is not the exclusive Pharel said. “If we were to have seconds, a magnitude-7 quake responsibility of the local author- a quake of the same magnitude, transformed capital city Port-au- ities; at the international level we the results would be the same, for Prince and the nearby cities of have not seen a mechanism for there was no follow-up on most of Gressier, Leogane and Jacmel managing aid that would allow the rebuilt homes. into dusty ruins, killing more than the country to benefit.” “The country was never re- 200,000 and injuring some 300,000 The billions of dollars prom- built, and we’re back to Square others. ised by international donors in One.” More than a million and a the weeks after the catastrophe The quake destroyed hun- A man carries water on a wheelchair on a street in the Haitian city of half Haitians were left homeless, seem to have vanished with lit- dreds of thousands of homes, as Croix des Bouquets; 10 years after the devastating quake of 2010, life is leaving island authorities and the tle to show for them, fueling the well as administrative buildings little improved for many Haitians / © AFP/File 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ENVIRONMENT 7 Flights halted, evacuations as Philippine volcano spews ash

MANILA — Philippine author- recorded magma moving to- ities warned Sunday a volcano wards the crater of Taal, one of near the capital Manila could the country’s most active volca- erupt imminently, hours after noes located 65 kilometres (40 it sent a massive column of ash miles) south of Manila. skyward that grounded flights Taal’s last eruption was in and coated towns across the 1977, he added. region in fine dust. A kilometre-high column of Thousands of people living ash was visible and several vol- near Taal volcano, a popular canic tremors were felt within tourist attraction set in the cen- the vicinity of the volcano, which tre of a picturesque lake, were is popular among tourists for its evacuated from their homes scenic view. as it spewed ash, rumbled with The local disaster office earthquakes and lightning ex- said it had evacuated over 2,000 ploded above its crest. residents living on the volcanic A “hazardous explosive island, which lies inside a bigger eruption is possible within lake formed by previous volcan- hours to days”, the nation’s ic activity. seismological agency warned, Solidum said officials will adding that the ash could pose also order the evacuation of a risk to aircraft. people living on another island Aviation officials ordered a nearby if the situation worsens. suspension of flights in to and “Ash has already reached out of the capital’s Ninoy Aqui- Manila... it is dangerous to peo- no International Airport, after ple if they inhale it,” he told AFP. Government seismologists recorded magma moving towards the crater of Taal, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes. PHOTO : AFP the ash cloud was reported to Earthquakes and volcanic have reached 50,000 feet (15,000 activity are not uncommon in Fire”, where tectonic plates In January 2018, Mount millions of tonnes of ash, rocks, metres). the Philippines due to its po- collide deep below the Earth’s Mayon displaced tens of thou- and lava in the central Bicol re- Government seismologists sition on the Pacific “Ring of surface. sands of people after spewing gion.—AFP At least 11 dead as storms Fishing practices can majorly affect sweep through US south coral reef health, states recent study

WASHINGTON — Fishing to protect this invaluable re- Instead, the distribution selective larger sea species, source." of fish sizes changed. Fish- especially parrotfishes, can af- The researchers used ing selectively removes large fect the coral health, states a survey data on parrotfish pop- parrotfish, but the biomass is recent study. This fishing prac- ulations from 282 sites across maintained because many more tice can hamper the easily dis- the Caribbean and compared small parrotfish are able to oc- ruptive balance between algae these sites to protected reefs cupy the region. and corals in Caribbean coral in the Florida Keys to assess "Because biomass re- reefs. how parrotfish populations mained basically the same in The decrease in the num- are impacted by fishing. Sur- regions where there is heavy ber of parrotfish and similar prisingly, the biomass--the fishing, we were interested to fish species from the sea can total mass of parrotfish in a see if different sized fish played result in over-growth of algae, region--was not impacted by different ecological roles," said The National Weather Service has issued flood and tornado warnings for thus overtaking and affecting fishing. Shantz.—ANI several states. PHOTO : AFP the coral health. The paper comprising the research by WASHINGTON — Severe tions, local authorities said. scientists at Penn State and storms sweeping the southern In Louisiana the bodies of the University of California, US killed at least 11 people, au- a couple were found on Satur- Santa Barbara appears on- thorities said, as tornadoes and day near their destroyed mobile line in the journal Ecological high winds upturned cars, de- home after it was hit by storms Monographs. stroyed homes and left tens of the night before, said Bill Davis "Coral reefs are incredibly thousands without power. of the county sheriff’s office. beautiful and intrinsically valu- The storms hit parts of the “It’s totally rolled over. It able, but they also protect thou- south on Friday and were ex- looked like a couple hundred feet sands of miles of coastline and pected to move east and north into the back yard. Debris is all provide habitat for astonishing on Sunday, according to the Na- over. It’s just a sad situation,” biodiversity that is the major tional Weather Service, which is- said Davis, according to local source of protein for nearly a sued flood and tornado warnings television channel KTBS 3. billion people worldwide," said for several states. The National Weather Andrew A. Shantz, Eberly Re- Among the dead were a Service said three people were search Postdoctoral Fellow at policeman and firefighter who confirmed dead on Saturday in Penn State and the first author were hit by a vehicle in Texas Alabama, where local channel of the paper, adding, "Under- Part of the annual coral spawn at Sunlover Marine Base, Moore Reef after being called out to respond WHNT News 19 showed build- standing how fishing impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. PHOTO: AFP/SUNLOVER MOORE REEF to traffic accidents in icy condi- ings reduced to rubble.—AFP coral ecosystems will help us MARINE BASE/PABLO COGOLLOS 13 JANUARY 2020 13 JANUARY 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 9

The potential To end human-elephant conflict, protect forests Myanmar Daily Weather Report of youth By Nat Ye Hla (Issued at 7:00 pm Sunday 12th January, 2020) ITH their habitats due to human action. With the in- to wild elephant conservation in BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy over the Anda- disappearing due crease in human population de- Myanmar man Sea and South Bay and a few cloud elsewhere over the HE term ‘youth’ is used to describe people in the 15 to the depleting mand for timber increased, which The number of elephants Bay of Bengal. to 35 age group. This age range is when a person’s Wnatural forest cov- were obtained from the forests. killed has increased dramatical- mental and physical development is in play, when er, wild elephants have begun Most hardwoods take long ly since 2010, with 133 wild ele- FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE 13th T new ideas and thoughts take shape, when new skills frequenting villages and dam- years to mature; they also make phant deaths recorded over the January, 2020: Light rain are likely to be isolated in Taninthayi are learned easily, and when innovation and the will to change aging crops in some areas. In low demand from soil fertility and last seven years, including 25 in Region. Degree of certainty is (60%). Weather will be partly or revolutionize the world are at their peak. It is after the age the incidents, the wild elephants even water. The grain patterns of 2016 alone. cloudy in Upper Sagaing and Yangon Regions, Kachin, Kayin of 35 that people begin to mature and mellow. entered villages, looking for food. their wood, a result from the dry We also need additional sup- and Mon States and generally fair in the remaining Regions People pursue academic or vocational education during In some incidents, some villagers and wet spells the tree underwent port for the protection of elephants and States. their youth and work hard for their future. While there are were killed by wild elephants. over the long growing period. To- in the wild. This conservation plan young people who find suc- There are around 2,000 wild day, most popular timber varieties for elephants is a great step for- STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be moderate in Myanmar cess by pursuing their pas- elephants in Myanmar, and hu- have disappeared from forests. ward, and we now have a solid waters. Wave height will be about (5-7) feet in off and along Myanmar has a sion, there are also those man-elephant conflict is becom- While our indigenous valuable foundation to address this vital Myanmar Coasts. who lose their way without ing a major issue. trees have disappeared, spaces issue in Myanmar. sizable potential a purpose. Such conflicts are especial- they occupied were replaced by To mitigate the conflict be- OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood of The majority of youths ly common in Taikkyi Township fast growing and quick multiply- tween humans and elephants in slight decrease of night temperatures in Naypyitaw, Sagaing, workforce and if in our country are facing of Yangon Region, Ayeyawady ing thorny invasive plants, mostly rural areas, we need to find solu- Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon and Ayeyarwady Regions, serious issues. They include Region, and Rakhine State, and imported to the country as orna- tions based on the information and Kachin, Shan, Chin, Rakhine and Kayah States. their talents and poverty, gender inequality, Taninthayi Region. mental plants. Today, most of our data collected in conflict areas. low quality of education and According to a 2001 survey, forests constitute of shrubs, devoid Revitalizing the elephant FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING efforts are har- inaccessibility, low quali- there are 100 wild elephants in of tall trees. emergency response units which AREA FOR 13th January, 2020: Fair weather. ty healthcare, dangers of Taninthayi Region. They usually can control wild elephants in con- nessed properly, it sexually transmitted dis- inhabit the Mawthaung, Kaw- Village encroachment flict areas is an urgent need. FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA eases and HIV, unplanned thoung, and Bokepyin townships. During colonisation, landless Taking stock of the two situ- FOR 13th January, 2020: Generally fair weather. could potentially pregnancy, disability, lack In last year’s accident in families were settled in develop- ations, we would like to urge the of security, violence, politi- Bokepyin, three villagers were A herd of wild elephants raid villages in search of food in Bokpyin Township. PHOTO: MYINT OO (MYEIK) ment schemes. After decades, related departments and organi- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING catapult national cal issues, matters related killed by the wild elephants. with children grown up and raising zations to work with villagers to AREA FOR 13th January, 2020: Fair weather. to illegal drugs, and unem- Earlier, the township, which loss of habitats of wild animals. wild elephants. port lush vegetation and provide families of their own, original lands find suitable protective measures 26 | Page development to ployment. is located in the Kawthoung Dis- As consequences, a group most food to elephants. are insufficient. They encroach against wild elephants, while also The 2014 Housing and trict of Taninthayi Region, was of around three to five wild el- Some key points for caus- During the development into low fertile valleys depriving el- saving wild elephants from poach- a high level with- Population Census showed covered in forests, providing a ephants usually frequents the ing the human-elephant schemes, the lands below the ir- ephants of their food supply. While ers. that people from ages 15 to good habitat for wildBilateral animals. Security But Cooperationvillages in between search Myanmar of food. and People Bangladesh conflicts rigation canals were allocated to villagers encroach into forests, au- We need to protect elephants Times in two decades. 34 constituted 51.4 per cent the forest cover made the area wereSecurity getting Forces worried about the Reduced forest area settlers, and mountains and high- thorities under political pressure as well as forests. Now, wild ele- Invitation to young 200 of the nation’s population. It difficult to access. Now,177 the au- attacks from them. During, the past few centuries lands with poor soils were ear- turn a blind eye. When elephants phants have lost their habitats as But, investments further found that 9.20 per thorities have180 upgraded the road The situation has warned forest area was reduced due to marked as animal sanctuaries. enter their traditional lands, villag- people have felled trees in large writers for Sunday cent of the citizens were in to provide 160better transportation. that we need to conserve the cultivations, depriving elephants But none looked into the ability of ers complain and demand electric numbers. the 15-19 age group, 8.61 per People have140 also extended the elephants as well as the forest. their natural habitats. The lands the high lands to supply animal fences to keep elephants at bay. Today, raising awareness made in the edu- 120 Special cent in the 20-24 age group, premises of their homes. Wild elephants have lost their consist of mountainous and valleys needs. Even the elephant corridors are about the nature and behavior of 8.25 per cent in the 25-29 Additionally,100 the authorities habitats as people have felled or rolling lands with highlands and not safe from encroachment. elephants and the threats they cation and health- Land Naval age group, and 7.75 per cent have granted80 permits for timber trees in large numbers. low valleys. Over the centuries, The rape of the forests face is a must, and measures need The Global New Light of Myanmar is accepting submissions Patrol Patrol in the 30-34 age group. extraction. The60 residents are also We want the related de- topsoil from mountains and high- Along with the reduction of Threat to wild elephants to be taken as quickly as possible of poetry, opinion, articles, essays and short stories from care of the youths 38 34 Myanmar has a sizable engaging in40 oil palm plantations partments and organizations lands got washed off due to rain forest area, the quality of forests Not only habitat loss, but to provide protection to humans young people for its weekly Sunday Next Generation 20 potential workforce and if on a manageable scale, thereby to work with2 us to find suitable and sediments were deposited in that produced food for the ele- poaching and human-elephant and elephants. Platform. Interested candidates can send their work to the now will only bear 0 their talents and efforts are resulting in deforestation and protection from the danger of valleys. These fertile valleys sup- phants and other animals reduced conflict are also pressing threats Global New Light of Myanmar at No. 150, Nga Htat Kyee From January to From January to harnessed properly, it could Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, in person, or by email fruit in the slightly December 2018 August 2019 27 | Page potentially catapult national to [email protected] with the following

distant future. development to a high lev- information: (1) Sector you wish to be included in (poetry, el within two decades. But, Access to Justice Cultural Development opinion, etc.), (2) Own name and (if different) your penname, investments made in the (3) Your level of education, (4) Name of your School/College/

education and healthcare of the youths now will only bear The Chairperson and members of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission University, (5) A written note of declaration that the submitted

fruit in the slightly distant future. We would have seen the selected the site of the Rakhine State branch office as well as the temporary office. New piece is your original work and has not been submitted to results now if similar investments had been made in the past. any other news or magazine publishing houses, (6) A color staff members were recruited and provided with training. Then, the Rakhine State Nevertheless, it is a positive sign to see the nation begin- photo of the submitter, (7) Copy of your NRC card, (8) Contact branch office of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission was set up in Sittwe ning to give full support to its young generation with steps information (email address, mobile number, etc.).— Editorial in Rakhine State on 27 March 2019. such as the enactment of the Youth Affairs policy in November, Department, The Global New Light of Myanmar The Office of the Rakhine State Legal Aid Service was set up at the Office of the Rakhine 2007. If more youth centers are established in the future, they State Government in Sittwe on 26 April 2019 and began operating. can facilitate healthy social growth and empowerment of our Presentation to Korean Expert Team for Cultural Final Coordination Meeting of National and

future leaders. A Legal Aid Workshop was conducted by the Rakhine State Legal Aid Service at Sittwe Mapping of Mrauk-U Region International Experts for Nomination of Mrauk-U

Hotel on 24 August 2019.

The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission received 34 complaints on human To have the Mrauk-U Cultural Heritage Area listed as a world heritage site, 12 rights violations between January and April 2019. Action was taken in response to 12 of them in accordance with the Human Rights Commission Law. 22 complaints were coordination meetings were held. Call

recorded. For human rights violations, pamphlets that say “You can complaint” are Geographic Information System (GIS) Team Thin Thin May, posted on the notice boards of General Administration Department Offices. The GIS team conducted surveys and information collection to produce maps, organized The Advocate General Office of Rakhine State is taking the initiative to set up a Rule of 09251022355 field work into land use and land cover (LULC) in the Mrauk-U Cultural Heritage Zone. Law Centre in Sittwe Township. Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 09974424848

Committee for Implementation of the Recommendations on Rakhine State Together with archaeologist Dr Bob Hudson, conducted field visits to study the rivers, streams, ponds, canals, topographical features, evidence of water ways, earthwork walls and ancient monuments.

Meetings were held with a team of Korean experts, Professor Massimo Sarti, the local staff and representatives of Mrauk-U Heritage Trust, People in Need (PiN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the cultural mapping of

Mrauk-U Area. Field visits are organized to study the ancient ponds, canals, water gates, confluence of

streams, ancient monuments, elephant pit walls and landmarks. Discussions were held to upgrade Daing Kyi Pond.

Field visits were organized to collect data on the boundaries (of the State, Districts, Townships, Villages and Wards) and the locations of monasteries and nunneries. Data collected on the urban socio-economic infrastructure was recorded at the Sri

Ksetra Section of the World Heritage Sites Department.

Committee for Implementation of the Recommendations on Rakhine State 13 JANUARY 2020 10 SCI / TECH THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Engineers invent light-powered nano-particle to help reduce carbon footprint

WASHINGTON — The carbon used to make fuels and chemicals footprint in the chemical industry worth more than $46 billion per is likely to reduce as engineers year, according to a 2017 analysis from Rice University have invent- by BCC Research. ed a light-powered nano-particle Catalysts, materials that to help the cause. spur reactions between other They are tiny spheres of chemicals, are critical for gasi- copper dotted with single atoms fication. Gasification plants typi- of ruthenium, is the prime in- cally use steam and catalysts to gredient in composing a green break apart hydrocarbons. The process for developing synthesis hydrogen atoms pair up to form gas, commonly known as syngas, hydrogen gas, and the carbon the valuable chemical feedstock atoms combine with oxygen in generally used to make fertilizer, the form of carbon monoxide. In fuels, and many other products. dry reforming, the oxygen atoms Researchers from Rice, UCLA come from carbon dioxide rather and the University of California, than steam. But dry reforming Santa Barbara (UCSB), describe hasn’t been attractive to industry the low-energy, low-temperature because it typically requires even The carbon footprint in the chemical industry is likely to reduce. Shell petroleum refinery on Bukom Island off syngas production process this higher temperatures and more Singapore on February 19, 2018. PHOTO: AFP week in Nature Energy. energy than steam-based meth- “Syngas can be made in chemical inputs are methane and Naomi Halas, a co-corresponding can be made from coal, biomass, ods, said study first author Linan many ways, but one of those, carbon dioxide, two potent and author on the paper. natural gas and other sources. Zhou, a postdoctoral researcher methane dry reforming, is in- problematic greenhouse gases,” Syngas is a mix of carbon It’s produced at hundreds of gas- at Rice’s Laboratory for Nanopho- creasingly important because the said Rice chemist and engineer monoxide and hydrogen gas that ification plants worldwide and is tonics (LANP). — ANI Brain diseases influence speaking Scientists discover 10 new bird taxa ability, study shows SINGAPORE — A research WASHINGTON — Patients impairment than English or team has found five new species with language impairment French speakers due to Ital- of birds and five more subspe- due to Dementia have shown ian’s simpler and more pho- cies in Wallacea, in what can be signs of reading and speech in- netic spelling. considered a big leap in terms of efficiency, according to recent “Clinical criteria for diag- finding new bird species in the research. The study surveyed nosing disorders that affect past 20 years. people whose mother tongue is behaviour and language are Since 1999, only five or six either English or Italian. still mainly based on studies of new bird species have been Researchers from the UC English speakers and Western discovered by scientists in a San Francisco Memory and Ag- cultures, said study senior au- year. But this time, a joint team ing Center and Neuroimaging thor Maria Luisa Gorno-Tem- from the Indonesian Institute Research Unit and Neurology pini, MD, PhD. of Sciences (LIPI) and National Unit at the San Raffaele Scien- “This could lead to misdi- University of Singapore (NUS) tific Institute in Milan collabo- agnosis if people who speak managed to make a path-break- rated to conduct the language different languages or come ing discovery as they came up This file photo shows a living Wallace’s giant bee (Megachile pluto) (R), study. Earlier neurologists had from another cultural back- with 10 new bird taxa. The team, which is approximately four times larger than a European honeybee, already believed that language ground express symptoms led by Associate Professor Frank after it was rediscovered in the Indonesian islands of the North abilities are directly influenced differently,” continued Maria, Rheindt from the Department of Moluccas. PHOTO: AFP by various brain diseases. But also a professor of neurology Biological Sciences at NUS Fac- recent discoveries have begun and psychiatry and the Charles ulty of Science, found the birds in Indonesia’s Wallacea region, named after Sir Alfred Wallace, to question that assumption. Schwab Distinguished Profes- in three small island groups off an archipelago at the interface who was the most famous his- For instance, Italian sor in Dyslexia and Neurode- Sulawesi, Indonesia. between the Oriental and Aus- torical collector exploring the speakers with dyslexia tend velopment at the UCSF Mem- The islands are situated tralian biogeographical realms, area.— ANI to have less severe reading ory and Aging Center. — ANI Scientists use optical solitions to know more about natural occurrence of molecular systems

WASHINGTON — Scientists has collaborated with a team Division at MPI. have come together to under- directed by Philip Russell at Solitons are ubiquitous in stand in depth about the nat- the Max-Planck Institute for the nature, and a tsunami wave is ural occurrence of molecular Science of Light (MPI) in Er- an example of a naturally-occur- systems. They have used the langen, Germany, for the study. ring soliton. Optical solitons in advanced optical solitons in Optical solitons are packets of lasers have numerous applica- lasers for accurate results to light that are bound together tions and are used to measure their study. and move at a constant speed frequencies with unprecedented Professor Curtis Menyuk, without changing shape. This accuracy. from at the University of Mary- work, published in Nature Com- In particular, they have land, Baltimore County (UMBC) munications, was initiated while been used to measure time, Patients with language impairment due to Dementia have shown signs who delves into computer sci- Menyuk was a Humboldt Senior enhance GPS technology, and of reading and speech inefficiency. PHOTO: AFP ence and electrical engineering Research Fellow in the Russell detect distant planets. — ANI 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON / BIZ 11 Key points in the US-China ‘phase one’ deal

WASHINGTON — After near- al exports, but fell to fifth place ly two years of bare-knuckle since the start of hostilities. battling, US President Donald Washington said Beijing Trump is set to sign a “phase has pledged to buy an addition- one” trade deal with China on al $200 billion American goods Wednesday. over two years, compared to 2017 Below are major elements purchases. of the deal announced Decem- This apparently would in- ber 13. clude agricultural products worth $40 to $50 billion, but it is Areas covered unclear if that is a total, if it is US and Chinese officials over two years or annually. said the agreement includes pro- Chinese authorities have yet tections for intellectual property, to confirm these amounts. food and farm goods, financial Trump himself raised ques- services and foreign exchange, tions Friday over whether Amer- and a provision for dispute res- ican farmers and ranchers can olution. produce that amount, which “Importantly, the agreement would be about twice as high as establishes a strong dispute the peak of China’s purchases resolution system that ensures in 2012. prompt and effective implemen- In 2017, prior to the start of tation and enforcement,” US hostilities, American farmers China’s Vice Premier Liu with US President Donald Trump in 2019 is expected at the White House again for the Trade Representative Robert sold $19.5 billion in products to signing of a “phase one’ trade deal between the two economic powers. PHOTO: AFP Lighthizer said. China. Those exports tumbled US officials have long said by more than $9 billion in 2018 as poultry, pears and dates. canceled 15 percent tariffs that percent tariffs on another $120 enforcement was crucial to en- the trade war began and Beijing “Some of these problems had been due to hit Sunday on billion imposed September 1, on suring that China holds up its retaliated against US tariffs with have been talked about for more $160 billion in Chinese goods, consumer goods like clothing. end of the bargain, an area of punitive duties. than 10 years, and this time there especially electronics like cell While Chinese officials said nagging skepticism. Han Jun, vice minister of has been a substantive break- phones and computers, which the US agreed to roll back the agriculture in Beijing, said the through,” he said. would have been particularly other tariffs in stages, for now Boost for US agriculture partial agreement also would painful to US consumers. Washington will keep in place the China had been the second boost China’s farm exports to the Tariffs on hold And in a major concession, 25 per cent duties on $250 billion largest market for US agricultur- United States, including cooked As part of the deal, Trump the US will slash in half the 15 in imports. — AFP Coca-Cola eyes closer ties with China Jack Ma, Grab eye opportunities riding great growth potential in Singapore digital bank battle INGAPORE — Singapore is open- banking sector for two decades, NEW YORK — US-based multi- ing up its banking industry to dig- and follows similar moves in the national non-alcoholic beverage ital lenders in a reform that could United States, Britain, Japan and giant The Coca-Cola Company shake up the sector across South- Hong Kong, among others. looks forward to forging closer east Asia, with Chinese billion- With most adults in the city ties with China which is expect- aire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab already having access to financial ed to become the biggest mar- among those seeking licences. services, firms awarded licences ket of the company, according to Traditional banks are being are likely to use the city-state as head of Coca-Cola’s operations in challenged by a new generation a gateway to the wider region, Chinese, Korean and Mongolian of online-only competitors that where many consumers still lack regions. can offer better savings and bor- bank accounts. “It’s a total recon- Coca-Cola cares China and rowing rates, as they don’t need to figuration of the terrain — we’re intends to stay for a long, long spend money on overheads such talking about radical changes,” time in China, said Curt Fergu- as physical branches. Lawrence Loh, a professor at the son, president of Coca-Cola China, The introduction of digital National University of Singapore Korea and Mongolia, recently at lenders into the Singaporean Business School, told AFP. Curt Ferguson, president of Coca-Cola China, Korea and Mongolia, the 15th Anniversary and Lunar market heralds the biggest lib- “Singapore is the launchpad delivers remarks during the 15th Anniversary and Lunar New Year Gala New Year Gala of China Gener- of China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC), in New York, the eralisation of the financial hub’s for Southeast Asia.”— AFP al Chamber of Commerce-USA United States, on Jan. 8, 2020. PHOTO: XINHUA (CGCC). Coca-Cola’s Chinese busi- manufacturer returned to the Chi- ditional Chinese medicine, dairy ness could be ten times larger nese market in 1979, Coca-Cola and more business opportunities. and Coca-Cola would focus on now has its largest research and “We’re finally gonna figure out China, said Ferguson. Efforts development center in Shanghai how to sell tea to the Chinese,” would be made to grow Chinese and operates 45 plants across Ferguson told Xinhua on the side- market size into Coca-Cola’s larg- China, employing 47,000 workers. lines of the gala. est one in the world, according to Last year, Coca-Cola’s Chi- Coca-Cola is launching new Ferguson. nese business saw double-dig- products based on pure natural Coca-Cola’s sales volume in it growth for the third year in a tea and also expanding to coffee China has been the company’s row and ranked as the number business by acquiring the world’s third largest in the world since one contributor of growth in the second largest coffee chain Costa 2008, according to The Coca-Co- company, according to Ferguson. Limited, according to Ferguson. Traditional banks are being challenged by a new generation of online- la Company. After the beverage Coca-Cola is looking at tra- — Xinhua only competitors. PHOTO: AFP 13 JANUARY 2020 12 ASIA THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR China urges int’l community to continue Indian police battle anti-Modi adhering to one-China principle protesters over disputed law

BEIJING — The foreign minis- KOLKATA — Indian police ba- effigies of the prime minister try on Sunday urged the inter- ton-charged protesters Sunday during his visit and brandished national community to continue to stop them reaching Prime black flags — considered an abiding by the one-China prin- Minister Narendra Modi’s car insulting gesture in Indian so- ciple after the Taiwan leader- as nationwide protests against ciety. ship election. a bitterly disputed citizenship “The government can’t “We hope and believe that law entered a second month. suppress our voice. We are the international community Tens of thousands staged not afraid. We are determined will continue adhering to the protests through the night in to fight for our rights,” Samit one-China principle, under- the eastern city of Kolkata to de- Nandi, one of the protesters, stand and support the just nounce Modi’s weekend visit to told AFP. “We will continue our cause of Chinese people to op- the capital of West Bengal state, protests until Modi leaves our pose the secessionist activities whose local rulers have strong- city.” for ‘Taiwan independence’ and ly opposed the legislation. West Bengal has become realize national reunification,” Police said they were a political battlefield between Foreign Ministry spokesper- A national flag raising ceremony is held at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, forced to act after protesters Modi’s right-wing Bharatiya Ja- son Geng Shuang said when Jan 1, 2019. PHOTO: XINHUA tried to storm past barricades nata Party (BJP) and regional responding to queries about to stop Modi’s vehicle outside a powerhouse Mamata Banerjee, Taiwan-related diplomatic sit- of China Central Committee change, said the spokesperson. stadium, where the leader again whose Trinamool Congress par- uation in the future. and the Taiwan Affairs Office of The Chinese government defended the law and insisted ty leads the state Tsai Ing-wen, candidate of the State Council had already will not change its stance that the demonstrators were “mis- Banerjee is among state the Democratic Progressive released a statement on the it sticks to the one-China princi- guided”. leaders nationwide who have Party (DPP), and her running result. ple and opposes “Taiwan inde- Nearly 2,000 protesters said they will not implement mate Lai Ching-te won Tai- The Taiwan question is pendence,” “two Chinas,” and gathered outside chanting the Citizenship Amendment wan’s leadership election Sat- China’s internal affairs, said “one China, one Taiwan,” he “Fascist Modi, Go Back” before Act, which excludes Muslims urday, according to the island’s Geng. said, adding that the universal the showdown between demon- from a list of ethnic minorities election commission. No matter what happens consensus of the internation- strators and police. More than from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Geng said the spokesper- in Taiwan, the fact that there is al community adhering to the 100 protesters were detained, Bangladesh who are allowed son for the Taiwan Work Of- only one China in the world and one-China principle will not a police official said. to seek Indian nationality. — fice of the Communist Party Taiwan is part of China will not change either. — Xinhua Protesters have burned AFP

Pakistan FM to visit Iran, Large-scale anti-gov’t event staged in Thailand Saudi in bid to defuse tensions BANGKOK — Anti-government to be the biggest anti-govern- against Prayut, “the first step to ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s for- convey to Iran “Pakistan’s read- running events were held in ment demonstration since the regaining true democracy.” eign minister is visiting Tehran iness to support all efforts that various locations of Thailand on 2014 coup. Many young people Thanathorn is no stranger to on Sunday in a bid to defuse ris- facilitate resolution of differenc- Sunday, with the one in Bangkok took part, with participants rais- criticizing the administration. He ing tensions in the region after es and disputes through political attracting around 14,000 people, ing such chants as “Prayut, get was disqualified as a parliamen- the killing of Iranian commander and diplomatic means”, it said. according to organizers. out!” tarian by the Constitutional Court Qasem Soleimani in a US drone After meeting his Iranian Supporters of the adminis- Billionaire businessman last year over charges regarded strike. counterpart Mohammad Javad tration meanwhile held a walk Thanathorn Juangroongruang- by some as politically motivated. For decades Pakistan has Zarif, Qureshi will visit Saudi in the capital calling for solidar- kit, whose anti-junta party came His Future Forward Party tried to balance its strong re- Arabia on January 13 to hold ity with Prime Minister Prayut third in last year’s general elec- meanwhile is bracing for possi- lationship with Saudi Arabia talks with Saudi foreign minis- Chan-o-cha, the former general tion, was among those who ran ble dissolution, with the court and ties with Iran, with whom ter Faisal bin Farhan. who led the coup in 2014 that in- the 2.6-kilometer course. set to rule later this month on it shares a near 1,000-kilometre The minister will also visit stalled him as prime minister. Thanathorn called the run- a petition to disband it over an (625-mile) border. the US after concluding his visit The “Run Against Dictator- ning-themed political event, alleged election law violation.— Sunday’s visit comes as ten- to Tehran and Riyadh, a source ship” held in Bangkok appeared billed as a show of discontent Kyodo News sions mount across the Middle in Pakistan’s foreign office con- East following the 62-year-old firmed. general’s death in Iraq, and Last year Pakistani Prime Iran’s admission that it shot Minister Imran Khan travelled down an airliner by mistake, between Saudi Arabia and Iran killing 176 people on board. in a bid to calm relations be- “Recent developments tween the rivals. seriously endanger peace and Pakistan has good relations security in an already volatile with Saudi Arabia, with more region and underscore the need than 2.5 million of its nationals for immediate and collective ef- living and working in the king- forts for a peaceful resolution,” dom, but it also maintains close Pakistan’s foreign office said in ties with Iran and represents a statement. Tehran’s consular interests in Shah Mehmood Qureshi will the United States.— AFP

Call Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 Many participants wore costumes for the anti-government fun run. PHOTO: AFP 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR WORLD/AD 13

Libya ceasefire agreed after months of fighting NEWS In BRIEF Haftar’s forces announced a ceasefire starting at mid- night (Sunday 00:00 local Questions remain unanswered time, Saturday 2200 GMT) in line with a joint call by on Iran’s downing of Ukrainian Turkish President Re- plane, says Trudeau cep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart OTTAWA — Canadian that a full and complete Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Justin investigation must be Early Sunday the head Trudeau on Saturday (lo- conducted on how such of the GNA, Fayez al-Sarraj, cal time) said that many a horrific tragedy could also announced his accept- questions remain unan- have occurred. ance of the ceasefire, saying swered about the down- Earlier, Trudeau had it had taken effect at the ing of the Ukraine jetliner stated that the Ukrainian start of Sunday. by Iran which killed all 176 airliner was shot down The UN mission in people onboard. by Iranian surface-to-air Libya welcomed the an- “Canada and the rest missile, adding that the nouncements and called of the world still have action by Tehran may be on all parties “to respect many questions that must ‘unintentional’. the ceasefire” and to sup- be answered. Iran’s admis- Yesterday, Rouhani, Libya’s UN-recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj (left) and General Khalifa Haftar port efforts to launch an sion is an important step in a statement posted on (right) have agreed to a ceasefire urged by Moscow and Ankara. PHOTO: AFP inter-Libyan dialogue. providing answers for the social media, admitted TRIPOLI — Both sides in African country has been ernment of National Accord Likewise, the Arab families of the victims. Tehran’s role saying, “Our Libya’s conflict agreed to a wracked by bloody turmoil (GNA) in Tripoli has been League called on Libya’s But I noted that country deeply regrets ceasefire from Sunday to since a NATO-backed up- under attack from forc- factions to “commit to stop many more steps must this disastrous mistake.” end nine months of fighting rising killed long-time dic- es loyal to eastern-based the fighting, work on alle- be taken,” said Trudeau Iran had denied for following weeks of interna- tator Moamer Kadhafi in strongman Khalifa Haftar, viating all forms of escala- in press conference several days that a missile tional diplomacy and calls 2011, with multiple foreign which days ago captured tions and engage in good after speaking to Iranian downed the aircraft, for a truce by power-bro- powers now involved. the strategic coastal city faith aimed at reaching President Hassan Rouhani calling such suggestions kers Russia and Turkey. Since April last year, of Sirte. permanent arrangements about the downing of “psychological warfare”. The oil-rich North the UN-recognised Gov- Late on Saturday, for a ceasefire.”— AFP the plane. He also said — ANI

Top Iran Guard briefs parliament over downed jet after protest CLAIMS DAY NOTICE MV MATHU BHUM VOY.NO. (253W) TEHRAN — Iran’s again on the streets of the Consignees of cargo carried on MV MATHU BHUM top Guards command- capital, with a heavy police VOY.NO. (253W) are hereby notified that the vessel will er briefed parliament presence notably around be arriving on 13-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged on Sunday, a day after the iconic Azadi Square into the premises of MIP/MITT where it will lie at the the armed forces said a south of the centre. consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws Ukrainian airliner was Riot police armed and conditions of the Port of Yangon. shot down in error in an with water cannon and Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am admission that sparked batons were seen at Amir to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now an angry demonstration. Kabir, Sharif and Tehran declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo His closed-session universities as well as from the Vessel. testimony comes after Enqelab Square. Around No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the temporary arrest 50 Basij militiamen bran- the Claims Day. Iranian state TV shows Brigadier General Amir Ali Saturday of Britain’s am- dishing paintball guns, po- SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT Hajizadeh, aerospace commander of Iran’s Revolutionary bassador to Tehran, Rob tentially to mark protest- Guards, pointing at a map during a press conference. Iran MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY Macaire, shortly after he ers to authorities, were said it unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, AGENT FOR: M/S REGIONAL CONTAINER left a vigil for the air dis- also seen near Amir Kabir. killing all 176 people aboard. PHOTO: AFP LINES aster victims that turned The military acknowl- Phone No: 2301185 into a protest. edged Saturday that the aboard, after denying for slammed into a field short- On the day after the Ukraine International Air- days Western claims it ly after take-off from Teh- rally at Tehran’s Amir lines plane was mistak- was downed by a missile. ran, were Iranians and Ca- CLAIMS DAY NOTICE Kabir University, tensions enly shot down Wednes- The majority of those nadians, and many were MV ALS SUMIRE VOY.NO. (1022 W/E) appeared to be mounting day, killing all 176 people on the Boeing 737, which students. — AFP Consignees of cargo carried on MV ALS SUMIRE VOY.NO. (1022 W/E) are hereby notified that the vessel will be arriving on 13-1-2020 and cargo will be discharged British envoy to Iran denies he took part in demo before arrest into the premises of MITT/MIP where it will lie at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws TEHRAN — Iranian au- is a flagrant violation of in- Macaire was arrest- Rouhani said a military and conditions of the Port of Yangon. thorities briefly detained ternational law,” Raab said ed for allegedly “inciting” probe into the tragedy had Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Britain’s ambassador in in a statement after the protesters in Tehran angry found “missiles fired due to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now Tehran on Saturday, ac- detention of Rob Macaire. at the military’s acciden- to human error” brought declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo cording to Foreign Secre- The minister warned tal downing of a Ukranian down the Boeing 737, call- from the Vessel. tary Dominic Raab, after Iran that it was “at a cross- passenger jet, killing 176 ing it an “unforgivable No claims against this vessel will be admitted after he was reportedly arrested roads moment”, and had to people, most of them Ira- mistake”. the Claims Day. during protests against the choose between “its march nian citizens, according to The admission was SHIPPING AGENCY DEPARTMENT regime. towards pariah status” or the Daily Mail. an “important first step”, MYANMA PORT AUTHORITY “The arrest of our am- “take steps to de-escalate He was released after Prime Minister Boris AGENT FOR: M/S OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS bassador in Tehran with- tensions and engage in a around an hour, it added. Johnson said earlier Sat- (S'PORE) PTE LTD Phone No: 2301185 out grounds or explanation diplomatic path forwards.” President Hassan urday. — AFP 13 JANUARY 2020 14 TOURISM THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

S various ethnics ing in the village with faiths ethnics hold the new harvest guests. One packet of rice and residing in Myan- in Buddhism and Christianity. feasts at their residences in- two or three packets of meals mar hold respec- Hence, the Buddhist monas- dividually. for each guest have to be put A tive festivals in ac- tery and Christian church are into the plastic bags. cordance with their traditions situated in the village where Eve of new harvest feast Being a donation of early yearly, new harvest feasts are local people reside together The Christian host must rice, local people use the rice, significant ones among them. without discrimination of re- invite the Father in advance the soonest harvested from At a time when harvesting of ligions. Red Shan and Bamar who would give blesses to res- their farms in the year, for the their crops, especially paddy ethnics with faith in Buddhism idents of the village before the feast. are carried out, new harvest hold new harvest feasts in line feast. In the evening of the eve Every household breeds feasts take place in their re- with Buddhism traditions of feast, relatives of the host pigs and chickens in Ywathit gions. whereas Kachin ethnics with and friends in the village in- Village. They dub breeding of Generally, Kachin eth- faith in Christianity organize cluding lads and lasses partici- pigs as savings. If number of nics organize new harvest the same feasts in Christianity pate in cooking rice and meals guests is larger in the donation feasts in December. Due traditions. to be served to the guests in ceremonies including the new to invitation to me for at- At the new harvest feasts, the feast. They all cook meals harvest feast, the host serves tending the feast, I recent- Buddhists invite members of in the residence of the host. the guests with pork curry. ly went to Ywathit Village the Sangha to offer the meals The new harvest feast is in Mohnyin Township of made of earliest harvested held with serving meals made Time of new harvest feast Kachin traditional new harvest feast

By Kaung Sithu

Kachin State.

Mohnyin Township, the residence of Kachin ethnics reside Mohnyin Township, a residence of Kachin ethnics, sharing border with Moegaung, Shwegu, Indaw, Homalin and Hpakant townships, is located in Kachin State of northern Myanmar. Currently, Mohnyin District is formed with Mohnyin, Moegaung and Hpakant townships. Based on the statistics released in March 2017, Mohnyin Township was constituted with two towns, nine wards and 127 villages from 37 village-tracts. The population in Mohnyin Local people enjoy new harvest feast. PHOTO: KAUNG SITHU Tumpline for new harvest feast. PHOTO: Township totalled 205,238, in- KAUNG SITHU cluding 13,710 Kachin ethnic people and 74,327 Shan ethnic paddy while Christians invite of earliest paddy of the year to In the morning, the alms the congregation reads the people. Fathers to hold the services. the guests. made of newly harvested rice excerpts from the Christian Indawgyi Lake, the largest New harvest feasts are On the eve of new harvest are offered to members of the Bible and gives blesses for all fresh water lake of the nation held in the region after har- feast, local people carry out Sangha at the Buddhists’ new to enjoy fine weather in com- located in Mohnyin Township, vesting monsoon paddy on a cooking of meals and cutting harvest feast and then villag- ing year, high per-acre yield is surrounded by 19 villages, yearly basis. Despite growing and cleaning banana leaves ers are served with meals. of crops, fruits of peace and Ywathit Village of which is the soya bean, groundnut and oth- at the host’s residence. As Likewise, Christians treat the stability of the community and smallest. er vegetables in the region, participants of the feast will Christian fathers and guests good health conditions of fam- There are some 300 hous- local people hold the feasts have rice and meals on ba- with rice made of earliest har- ilies. The congregation sings es in Ywathit Village from on the month when paddy is nana leaves, rice and meals for vested paddy and meals. Gospel Christian songs. Lonsant Village-tract, 30 miles harvested. guests must be packed with the With regard to the feast of At the ceremony I attend- from Hopin of Mohnyin Town- Red Shan and other Shan use of leaves and kept in the Christians, candles at the altar ed as a special guest, the host ship. ethnics enjoy the ceremony to baskets. The host can choose decorated with flowers are lit and the father wore Kachin The village is more than offer meals made of earliest meals for the feast as he likes at the time when the house of traditional costumes and put two hours drive from Hopin by paddy in conjunction with the in addition to salad of banana host is full of guests, and the on the turbans. They helped motorcycle. Red Shan, Bamar New Year Festival in Ywathit bud, fried vegetables, pounded host explains the purpose of me wear Kachin traditional and Kachin ethnics are resid- Village. Meanwhile, Kachin shrimp-paste and soups for the the feast. The father who led turban. Some of attendances 13 JANUARY 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR TOURISM 15

also came to the ceremony by cess after serving the guests, Useful Information wearing Kachin traditional the collective feasts continued costumes. festivities in the evening with JAPANESE CUISINE 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM After the praying, a bam- songs and dances. Sometimes, AJISHIN boo tumpline was given as a the new harvest feast was held No.192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Myanmar Little Sheep Hot Pot Myanmar gift to the father. The host gave in conjunction with the X’mas Plaza, 4th Floor, Yankin Township, Yangon, 14/14B Kanbawza Street Golden Valley (1) similar bags not only to the festival, Kachin ethnic U Mar Myanmar. Ph; 09-970890390, Time- 10:00 to Bahan Township (1.71 km),Yangon. father but to special guests Tu explained. 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Upper Pazundaung Town- without using tables and chairs feast, Kachin ethnic U Mar Tu Level (1), Garden Wing, Beside Lobby ship, Yangon. Ph: 01-200823/ 09-429918554. for having the rice and meals. showed me Kachin traditional Lounge.(Inside Sedona Hotel), Yangon HOTEL KAN KAW This showed unity of the local knife which was never used Ph:09-258322223/ 09-261322223. Lunch 11:30- No.93(A), Hnin Si Gone Road, Ahlone Town- people. in cutting off and the spear 14:30/ Tea Time 14:30-18:00/ ship, Yangon. Kachin ethnics do not not used in stabbing. The two Dinner 18:00-23:00(Open Daily) Ph: 01-228566/ 01-2301700/ 01-1221731. serve the guests with intoxi- stored for a long time were DINNING FUKUROU HOTLE SIDNEY cating brew at the new harvest dirty with dust. No. 37, Kabar Pagoda Road, Inside of Inya No. 8L/Mindhama Road, Between Kyaik feast but they give the brew to U Mar Tu explained that Lake Hotel, Yangon. 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He had Thanlyin Township, Yangon.Ph: 056-23150-53/ mile, Hlaing Township. Ph: 01-9351000. never tied these objects off. 056- 23313-318(Ext-1183)/ 09-2560-75020,11:00- MERCURE HOTEL The knife and spear are 21:00(Open Daily) No.17, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Town- kept on the rack above the fire- FUJINOBO ship, Yangon. Ph: 01- 650933. place. So, they are dirty and (Cherry Hill Hotel) No. 520/4 A, Kabar Aye NOVOTEL YANGON MAX filled with dust. But, the host Pagoda Road, Shwe Gone Daing, Bahan No.459, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yan- shows these objects by tak- Township, Yangon.Ph: 09-450067052, 06:00- gon. Ph: 01-2305858. ing pride of these objects for 09:30/ 11:30-14:00/ 17:00-22:30 (Open Daily) PAN PACIFIC YANGON Kachin ethnics to the guests. FURUSATO No. Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and As holding ethnic tradi- No. 137, West Shwe Gone Daing, Bahan Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Yangon, tional festivals with respective Township, Yangon.Ph: 01-556265/ 09-73081914. Ph:01-9253810. faiths since the time of their 11:00-14:00/ 17:00-22:00(Open Daily) PARK ROYAL forefathers remain unchanged GEKKO No.33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Town- as intangible cultural heritages, 535, Merchant Street, Kyauktada Township, ship, Yangon, Ph: 01-250388. new generations need to contin- 4th Quarter, Yangon.Ph: 01-386986, 09:00- PULLMAN YANGON CENTREPOINT uously preserve the ethnic tra- 23:00(Open Daily) No.65, Corner of Sule Pagoda Road and Mer- ditions for perpetual existence. HIMARI MYANMAR chant Street.Ph: 01-382687. The knife not used to cut off and the Translated by Than Tun Aung Pearl Condo, Block D, Ground Floor, Units- ROSE GARDEN HOTEL spear not used to stab. PHOTO: KAUNG SITHU G-10, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Town- No.171, Upper Pasodan Road, Yangon. ship, Yangon,Ph: 09-775330494. 11:30-14:00/ Ph: 01-371992/09263440500. 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He is survived by his younger Buffet Restaurant SULE SHANGRI-LA brother Warrant Officer Mya Maung (Retd) of the Defence Services (Air), his wife of Daw No - 26/27, Thitsar Road and Corner of Wai Za No. 223, Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Thandar Khin of Lane-5, Ingyin Myaing Road, Thuwunna, daughter of Ma Yu Wai Maung Yan Dar Road, South Okkalapa, Yangon.Tel - Township, Yangon. Ph: 01-242828. (Kanbawza Bank), son of Deputy Police Major Ye Wint Maung of the International Relations 09 777777 008, 09 09 777777 009, 09 777777 883. SUMMIT PARTVIEW HOTEL Department of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control-CCDAC. Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, 13-1-2020 at the Yeway Cemetery. (Ferry Hot Pot City 8 Miles No. 350, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, 09974424848 09251022355, to the cemetery will leave his home at 11 am on Monday). No(33), Kyaik Wine Pagoda Road (7.34 km) 095 Yangon. Ph: 01-211888/ 01-211966. 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A Myanmar traditional lethwei ers starting 3 pm Japan Local event titled ‘Lethwei in Japan Time, according to the ILFJ. 15 - Kizuna’ will be held on 22 In the 62-kg fight, Byat February at the Edion Arena, Gha (Myanmar) will fight Osaka City, Japan, according against Takashi Tono (Japan). to a statement from the Inter- In the 65-kg fight, Naing national Lethwei Federation Win Tun (Myanmar) will take of Japan. on Joe Seishikai (Thailand). The lethwei fight event, In the 60-kg fight, Saw Shwe supervised by the Bellagio, Lay (Myanmar) will meet with International Lethwei Feder- Makoto (Japan). In the 63.5-kg ation of Japan, and Myanmar fight, Tun Lin Aung (Myan- Lethwei World Championship, mar) will face Higashi (Japan). will be the first for Osaka. In the 73-kg fight, Aut Chin There will be five special Thway (Myanmar) will take on lethwei bouts between Myan- Nagashima (Japan). —Lynn mar, Japanese, and Thai fight- Thit (Tgi)

Yangon United claim narrow Shan United leave for Philippines for 2020 win over Chin United AFC Champions League

YANGON United secured Paing Soe in place of Barfo SHAN UNITED F.C., the de- Eight Shan United officials managed another 3-2 win at a 2-1 narrow win over Chin and Kaung Htet Soe. fending champions of the My- have accompanied 18 players their home stadium at Panaad United in their first match of Even though they em- anmar National League, left for for the tourney. Park and Stadium in Bacolod the MPT Myanmar National ployed fresh tactics and new Manila, the Philippines by Thai Shan United will stay at the City. League 2020 yesterday at the players, Yangon United still Airways yesterday to play a Armada Hotel in Manila during But Shan Untied has pre- Yangon United Sports Com- found it hard to score more preliminary-stage match of the their stay in the Philippines, ac- pared well and has selected a plex in Yangon. goals as Chin United put up a 2020 AFC Champions League cording to an official statement stronger squad this year, so the Chin United, who were strong defense. against Philippines football issued by the team. upcoming match promises to relegated from Myanmar Na- Yangon United missed club Ceres Negros. Looking back on last year’s be a thrilling one. tional League II, showcased a scoring opportunity at 63 The match between Shan AFC Cup when they were The winning team will play their best style in yesterday’s minutes when the Chin Unit- United and Ceres Negros will placed in Group G, Ceres Ne- an away game against Port F.C. match against Yangon United. ed goalkeeper blocked Than start at 7:30 pm (Philippine gros F.C. beat Shan United at of Thailand in the preliminary Faced with the massive Paing’s goal attempt. Time) on 14 January at Rizal Shan United’s home stadium by stage 2 match scheduled on 21 defense put up by Chin United, Yangon United’s Emma- Memorial Stadium in Manila. a decisive 5-0 score. They also January.—Lynn Thit (Tgi) Yangon United found it hard to nuel scored the winning goal score their leading goal. for the team at 83 minutes, With stylish play, Yangon with an assist from Nyein United earned their first goal Chan Aung. at 24 minutes, and the goal was At the final whistle, Yan- scored by striker Than Paing gon United was leading by one over an assist from teammate goal. Maung Maung Lwin. After their first match, Chin United soon equal- Yangon United is in the third ized the score with a goal by place on the standing table Kyaw Min Than just before the with three points, and the end of the first half. team will next play Zwekapin Yangon United made sub- United on 19 January at Thu- stitutions in the second half, wunna stadium.—Lynn Thit putting Emmanuel and Yan (Tgi)

Shan United pose for a group photo at the Yangon International Airport before leaving for Manila, the Philippines. PHOTO: SUFC Champions-elect Liverpool in a hurry to end 30 years of hurt LONDON — A 30-year wait to Champions League final was the 2019 — that ultimately cost them win a top flight title has been too Reds 20th in 21 Premier League the title despite amassing 97 long for Liverpool and Jurgen games this season with a 1-1 draw points — was the last time Liver- Klopp’s men are in a rush to end at Manchester United in October pool lost in the league. Since then that drought as soon as possible their only stumble. they have collected 104 points with with the best ever start to a sea- That stunning run is even 33 wins and five draws, whilst also son in Europe’s top five leagues. more impressive when extended winning the Champions League, Yangon United players celebrating their victory after securing a 2-1 win over Saturday’s 1-0 win at Spurs over the past year. A 2-1 defeat to UEFA Super Cup and Club World Chin United yesterday at their home stadium in Yangon. PHOTO: MNL in a rematch of last season’s Manchester City on January 3 Cup.— AFP