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NATIONAL NATIONAL VP U Henry Van Thio chairs 5th meeting of Myanmar citizens stranded abroad return National Land Use Council home by relief flight PAGE-2 PAGE-2

Vol. VII, No. 118, 9th Waning of Second Waso 1382 ME www.gnlm.com.mm Wednesday, 12 August 2020 State Counsellor holds meeting with chairpersons of self-administered division/zones, heads of state/ region administrative bodies

tate Counsellor Daw Aung San since she gained independence be- Suu Kyi held a meeting with the cause she has not been able to establish S chairpersons from leading bod- unity based on diversity. ies of the Self-Administered Division/ She said when she used the term Zones and heads of administrative bod- diversity, she meant not only racial but ies from Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, also ideological diversity; that was why regions and states yesterday. she hoped that everyone understood The meeting at the Thingaha Ho- how important it was to achieve uni- tel in Nay Pyi Taw was also attended ty based on diversity; to get this kind by Union Ministers U Kyaw Tint Swe of understanding it was necessary to and U Min Thu, Deputy Ministers U study the situation of the world; the Khin Maung Tin, U Tin Myint and U main thing that she wanted to say was Hla Maw Oo. the fact that it was possible for political At the meeting the State Counsel- systems to exist based on different lor said that Myanmar was a country characteristics among the people; it which was moving towards the goal of a was necessary to balance these two Democratic Federal Union; to establish things; it was natural for everyone to a genuine democratic union, basically, want to preserve their different char- it was necessary to achieve unity based acteristics. on diversity; the fires of internal con- SEE PAGE-3 flicts have existed in Myanmar ever

State Counsellor emphasizes ‘rule of law’ at the meeting with chairpersons of self-administered division/zones, heads of state/region administrative bodies on 11 August. PHOTO:MNA

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NATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL NEWS MoE discusses Hteekhee border Rental housing reopening of schools trade falls by project in Dagon under COVID-19 $494 mln in Seikkan to be completed measures ten months by 2020-end PAGE-5 PAGE-11 PAGE-12 12 AUGUST 2020 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR “People are the key”

VP U Henry Van Thio chairs 5th meeting of National Land Use Council

ICE President U Henry Van VThio presided over the 5th meeting of National Land Use Council, held at the Ingyin Hall of Forest Department of Minis- try of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. At the meeting, the Vice President said that the council was formed on 17 January 2018 by the Order number 15 of Union Government to implement the objectives and principles, and to enforce the laws relating to National Land Use Policy. The council held regular bi- annual meetings, the National Land Use Policy Forum from 2 to 3 October in 2018 in Nay Pyi Taw; Vice President U Henry Van Thio presides over the 5th meeting of National Land Use Council at the Forest Department of the Ministry of Natural the forum resulted in strength- Resources and Environmental Conservation in Nay Pyi Taw on 11 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA ening structure of NLUC, draft- ing the National Land Law, committees, work committees, the plans for multi-purpose land board leader Director-General Zaw discussed various matters harmonization of laws related technical advisory committees, use project. Dr Wah Wah Maung explained including preparations for land to land administration, imple- holding national-level forums for Afterwards, the Deputy At- the works done by her board; and use for local and foreign inves- mentation of land use zones and implementing prioritized plans, torney-General U Win Myint, in the Deputy Director-General of tors, land use for establishing establishment of information drawing draft plans for harmo- his capacity as Vice-Chairperson Department of Agriculture Land industrial zones and special eco- management systems. nization between the National of the work committee on draft- Management and Statistics U nomic zones, land administration The NLUC is now carrying Land Law and its related laws, ing the National Land Law and Hlwan Moe explained the works in accordance with traditions of out these results and the tasks and negotiation with public. harmonizing of the laws related done by the coordination com- national ethnic people, construc- of council. The EU has planned to sup- to land management, explained mittee for implementing agri- tion of telecommunications tow- The council has formed the port the project titled ‘Promoting the process of drafting the Na- culture development strategy. ers, land use for construction of relevant committees to effective- Integrated Land Use Planning tional Land Law and the works Afterwards, the NLUC oil and natural gas pipelines as ly perform its tasks. and Management in Myanmar’, done by his work committee. members Union Minister for well as power grids, and land use The Vice President advised with an estimated fund of 5 mil- Then, Deputy Minister for Defence Lt-Gen Sein Win, Union for urban development projects the work committees to coordi- lion euro through FAO for the Natural Resources and Envi- Minister for Planning, Finance and housing projects. nate with these committees at four-year project. ronmental Conservation Dr Ye and Industry U Soe Win, Union Then, via video conferenc- region/state levels and the Union The Vice President added Myint Swe, in his capacity as the Minister for Investment and ing, NLUC members the Nay Territory (Nay Pyi Taw). that the council will continue Chairperson of the work commit- Foreign Economic Relations U Pyi Taw Council Chairperson The NLUC also signed the working for implementation tee on drafting One Map Myan- Thaung Tun (Myanmar Invest- and the regional Chief Minis- Record of Discussion (RoD) of its tasks for systematic land mar, explained the activities of ment Commission Chairperson), ters explained the works done with partner organizations the management. the work committee and future Union Minister for Agriculture, by the land use committees in European Union and the Swiss Next, the Union Minister plans. Livestock and Irrigation Dr their respective areas. After- Agency for Development and for Environmental Conserva- Director-General of Forest Aung Thu, Union Minister for wards, the NLUC Chairperson Cooperation (SDC) for cooper- tion and Natural Resources U Department Dr Nyi Nyi Kyaw Transport and Communications Vice President U Henry Van Thio ation in the works of council on Ohn Win, in his capacity as the explained the activities of the U Thant Sin Maung, Union Min- coordinated the discussions and 27 January 2020. NLUC Secretary, explained im- coordination work committee ister for Electricity and Energy delivered concluding remarks. The working areas under plementation of the decisions on drafting land use project; U Win Khaing, and the Union —MNA (Translated by Aung the RoD include formation of made by the fourth meeting, and the land use technical advisory Minister for Construction U Han Khin, Maung Maung Swe) Myanmar citizens stranded abroad return home by relief flight

A relief flight of Myanmar Na- As they arrived in Yangon, and chartered flights in accord- tional Airlines (MNA) brought officials from the Ministry of ance with the instructions from back 150 Myanmar nationals Labour, Immigration and Pop- National-Level Central Com- stranded in Singapore, and it ulation, the Ministry of Health mittee for Coronavirus Disease landed at Yangon International and Sports, and the Yangon Re- 2019 (COVID-19), the Ministry Airport yesterday evening. gion government helped for their of Foreign Affairs cooperated Another relief flight of My- 21-day quarantine period in line with the relevant ministries and anmar Airways International with the regulations of immigra- Myanmar embassies from re- (MAI) arrived in Yangon, carry- tion and medical checks. spective countries and brought Myanmar citizens returned from foreign countries queue for ing 97 Myanmar citizens strand- To bring back the Myanmar back a total of 10,357 citizens to immigration service at the Yangon International Airport on 11 August ed in foreign countries via Re- citizens who were stranded in date.—MNA (Translated by Kh- 2020. PHOTO: MNA public of Korea on the same day. foreign countries in relief flights ine Thazin Han) 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

Advance voting process for local voters outside their constituencies in 2020 General Election

n Heads of trainings, schools, hospitals and jails are to contact the sub-election commissions to get documents of Form 15. n They must return these documents to sub-commission of respective townships by 26 August 2020 after the documents are filled by the voters. n Sub-election commission of respective townships must send ballot papers and envelopes for advance voting to the train- ings, schools, hospitals and jails by 7 October 2020. n Advance voting must be organized at trainings, schools, hospitals and jails on their appropriate day from 8 October 2020 to 21 October 2020. n The envelopes containing ballot papers must be sent back to sub-election commission of respective townships by 4 pm on 88 8 November 2020.

Section 58 (d) in Hluttaw Election Law

IN accordance with section 58 (d) of the Hluttaw Election Law, no one is allowed to give speeches at meetings, instigation, writing, distribution of using posters or attempting by other means to disturb the voting or election. Anyone who is found guilty of or abet this act shall be punish- able with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or with fine not exceeding K100,000 (one hundred thousand Kyats), or with both. State Counsellor holds meeting with chairpersons of self-administered division / zones, heads of state / region administrative bodies

FROM PAGE-1 we are facing are in terms of In her opinion, she thought health it was the COVID-19 that the reason for the exist- matter and in terms of politics ence of diversity due to its pres- it was the general elections to ervation was the result of the be conducted in the near future; basic belief that there was no the participation of all the peo- security for these people; if a ple was number one priority for certain attitude develops which us to be able to overcome these feels that there was no security two matters; we have repeately for that individual if this person said “People are the key”; all of was different from others, this you who are sitting in this room person would consider others are included in “the people”; who were different as enemies; we are all citizens; please do this person would see others as not forget that each individual U Kay Sai from Naga Self- U Ar Kar Lin from Danu Self- U Khun San Lwin from Pa’O Self- people who would endanger his person is crucial; as persons Administered Zone. Administered Zone. Administered Zone. security; that was why it was holding state responsibilities necessary to strive to reach a The self-administered divi- in key positions as citizens, you stage when we could eliminate sion / zones are not the same as have responsibilities; she be- this kind of outlook and give the states; in the states there ... people in every area and every lieved that they have heavier security to the basic laws of the were all kinds of ethnic races; responsibilities than others; country and its basic values; in we could say that this was a group want to preserve their unique that was why she wanted to striving for this, the Union Gov- challenge; we could also say characteristics; it would be possible to urge everyone to overcome the ernment and various levels of this was a kind of strength; say we are firmly on the path towards a two challenges currently being the governmental departments we need to turn diversity into faced effectively and success- also need to make efforts; in the strength; for example in a Democratic Federal Union if we were able fully; these challenges could be same way every individual need group, in solving a problem, to nurture a spirit which believes such overcome; she said. to make an effort. this group would be able to To be successful in doing Today, she wanted all the solve many different types of preservation has a better chance of success something, first of all you need self-administered division / problems if there were people under the umbrella of a Union. self-confidence; you need to be- zones to think how they could with different skills. lieve that you have the requi- assist in the establishment of That was why Self-adminis- site skills to be able to solve, the Democratic Federal Un- tered zones should try to seek face and solve a problem; it is ion; people in every area and ways to turn diversity into the needed strength; we need facing were; the reason for this also necessary to believe that every group want to preserve strength with a firm determi- to work for this kind of belief meeting was to overcome these there is not only individual skill their unique characteristics; nation; a country such as ours to develop. challenges together; she said but also a collective of skills; if it would be possible to say we with so many diverse races was The chairmen of leading the ultimate goal was to es- there was a belief that you have are firmly on the path towards rare; we need to turn diversity bodies of self-administered di- tablish a Democratic Federal collective strength and that a Democratic Federal Union into strength; not only to turn vision / zones need to strive for Union and in order to do this there were people willing to if we were able to nurture a diversity into strength, we need developing their division and to solve and eliminate matters provide support and assistance, spirit which believes such pres- to strive towards turning it into zones in the best possible way; which can obstruct and cause you can assume that your path ervation has a better chance of unity; we need to strive so that she believed that all of them problems for establishing a fed- to success is assured. success under the umbrella of if one person lacks in strength, understood how big and diffi- eral union. a Union. the other person would fill in cult the challenges they were The two main challenges SEE PAGE-4 12 AUGUST 2020 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Counsellor holds meeting with chairpersons of self-administered division / zones, heads of state / region administrative bodies

FROM PAGE-3 that: the government will work She wanted to say some- for the development of self-ad- thing about COVID-19; in our ministered areas; the rule of whole country government per- law is taken into serious con- sonnel have to work very hard sideration as it is necessary for and suffer great hardships; we the development and requires can be proud of the fact that financial, human resources and these efforts have resulted in material supports; approval for meeting the challenge of this citizenship is required to meet disease not only at the country the existing law; schools need to level but also at the global level; educate students to avoid nar- she was grateful for all those cotic drugs; peace is fundamen- who have participated in these tal for national development; efforts; the COVID-19 thing is fair trade must be considered in not yet over; the duty to solve U Win Kyaw (a) U Aik Mein from U Kyauk Tal Chan from Kokang U Yan Kyaw from Wa Self- the development of Chinshwe- this problem is not only for our Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone. Self-Administered Zone. Administered Division. haw economic zone and it will country; the main thing is that it this was the responsibility of the respect and mutual trust. In re- take immediate action on ur- be discussed with China; diver- is related to vaccines and doing State and also the responsibility ality, it is not easy to build mutu- gent matters and with respect to sity must turn into a strength; research; we cannot say that we of governmental personnel; the al respect and mutual trust; it is matters that would need more the government will emphasize have overcome this problem un- states/regions were performing not easy to trust someone; there time, continuous efforts would border area development. til a vaccine has been developed; their duties; now the self-ad- are persons one can trust but be made to assist and provide She also made a wide range we should not feel disheartened ministered division / zones one must also strive to become support for these matters. of discussions on the govern- for the fact that our country is need to perform their duties; a trustworthy person. After the speech of State ment’s plans for these areas. not capable of producing a vac- the Self-administered division Governmental personnel Counsellor, the Chairperson of In her concluding remark, cine; everyone is working in co- / zones need to show that they who are interconnected with Naga Self-Administered Zone, the State Counsellor said that it operation to develop a vaccine can really perform their duties the people’s development are U Kay Sai, discussed the re- is expected that all the nationals for COVID-19; the fact that each effectively; in this way we can also important; it is important quirement of infrastructural have a common hope for the and everyone is working hard show that we have laid down for the people to trust govern- development in their area, country although people have is not only for our country but Chairperson U Ar Kar from different backgrounds of polit- also for the whole world. That Danu Self-Administered Zone ical parties and areas; serving is why we need to keep our dis- Our country works with collective strength; about negotiation with leading for the nation is a noble task for cipline and follow the rules and that was why we always make it a point bodies of self-administered di- all civil service staff; the duty regulations until a vaccine has vision/zones before appointing must be performed with the been developed. to mention “national reconciliation” civil service staff of the govern- highest capacity in a proper way. The relevant departments in presenting our government policy; ment ministries, the role of their She added that the persons and government personnel need administration in drawing laws who were elected by the pub- to ensure that our people do “national reconciliation” – means everyone and bylaws, the formation of lic must not betray the trust of not let down their guard and planning and implementation people; all the common people become careless; the general working together to harmoniously merge committees and attending the expect peace and development elections will be conducted on different opinions and values. events for peace-making pro- and it is an undeniable truth; 8 November; for the general cesses. diverse interest must be negoti- elections to be successful, the U Khun San Lwin from ated for peace and development; basic thing that is needed is for Pa’O Self-Administered Zone peace should be developed by it to be free and fair; to have the the basic foundation of a dem- mental personnel; responsible discussed control and elimina- both brains and hearts; military freedom to vote, we need to en- ocratic union; we can present officials should listen to the voic- tion of narcotic drugs, develop- powers should not be used in sure that all eligible citizen who the best image for our country es of the people; by listening to ing pilot projects, low-interest building peace; development have the right to vote are able to by showing that our citizens can the voices of the local people, loan programmes for young must be encouraged through vote; in carrying this out there exercise their rights and are a better understanding could entrepreneurs, the establish- rule of law and justice; rule of must be fairness. able to perform their duty; she be achieved among each other; ment of training schools for local law, national reconciliation and The right to vote is the big- wanted the responsible persons trust has to be build based on ethnic people and land plot for non-terrorism play crucial role gest right for a citizen, not only of the self-administered division understanding. construction of a court. for Myanmar and the establish- is it a very valuable right, but it / zones to try and make sure For the self-administered U Win Kyaw (a) U Aik Mein ment of a Democratic Federal is also a very important duty; it that the citizens have the right division / zones, there can be from Pa Laung Self-Adminis- Union, and the discussions at is the duty of the State to ensure to vote and that the people per- requirements in the administra- tered Zone discussed upgrade the meeting could support it. that citizens are able to perform form their duties. Our country tive sector. The Union Govern- of departmental offices, budget The State Counsellor con- their duties and to exercise the works with collective strength; ment is working for the whole allocation for a combined office, cluded her speech, saying that right to vote; therefore it is the that was why we always make country to the best of its ability legal actions against the illegal hidden problems cannot be first duty of all government per- it a point to mention “national to ensure harmony and equality; import of tea leaves; U Kyauk solved and that they must be sonnel to ensure that all eligible reconciliation” in presenting it can be assured that the Union Tal Chan from Kokang Self-Ad- identified first; the government citizens who have the right to our government policy; “na- Government would work to the ministered Zone talked on the welcome the report on problems vote are able to vote and not to tional reconciliation” – means best of its ability in accordance situation of their areas, organi- to be able to address them; it leave behind any eligible voter; everyone working together to with the need of each region and zation and population, upgrade has been firmly believed that the biggest challenge we are harmoniously merge different area; as the responsible official of the hospital, national regis- the collective strength could facing at this time is this matter; opinions and values. of each region knows what is tration for Kokang people and ensure a harmonious develop- we need to create the right con- All of us should realize how needed, the Union Government development of Chinshwehaw ment of the country, and all the ditions so that all these citizens difficult it is to build unity based would make a suitable decision economic zone; U Yan Kyaw stakeholders are to share this are able to vote in freedom and on this present matter; we would as to how and what kind of as- from Wa Self-Administered Di- determination.—MNA security. be able to build a genuine Dem- sistance need to be provided; vision presented peace and local She added that when she ocratic Federal Union only if therefore, based on the submis- development issues. (Translated by Kyaw Myaing, said security, what she meant to we have mutual understanding, sions made by the respective In response to the discus- Aung Khin) say mainly was health security; open-mindedness and mutual responsible officials, she would sions, the State Counsellor said 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 MoE discusses reopening of schools under COVID-19 measures

MINISTRY of Educa- mittee on Prevention, three weeks of reopen- tion held a coordination Control and Treatment of ing of high schools, the meeting via video confer- COVID-19, and 7,111 out middle schools would be encing yesterday to open of 7,173 high schools had assessed. basic education schools been assessed, A-level Then, Deputy Minis- during COVID-19 crisis. 4,156 schools that met ter U Win Maw Oo, Direc- Union Minister for the criteria had been tor-General U Ko Lay Win Education Dr Myo Thein permitted to reopen. from the Department of Gyi, Deputy Minister U The Union Minister Basic Education, Direc- Win Maw Tun, the Direc- said that the Ministry of tor-General Dr Zaw Win tors-General, the Deputy Health and Sports was from the Department of Directors-General and cooperating to open Alternative Education Education Officers from those permitted schools and relevant officials the States and Regions as quickly as possible; discussed the process- participated in the dis- the Department of Basic es related to education. cussion. Education had to fulfill Afterwards, Region and Firstly, the Union immediately the require- State Education Officers Minister said that the ments of the schools presented the preparation high schools were as- which had not yet been of the schools to reopen Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi speaks at the online meeting on reopening and the Union Minister sessed with the 80 as- permitted to reopen. of basic education schools on 11 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA sessments of the Minis- The Union Minister discussed the difficulties try of Health and Sports continued to say that the not only the respective conduct surprise check cation Department of and the requirements.— in accordance with the school level supervision regional or state super- to report the situations the relevant townships; MNA guidelines of the Nation- team must check those vision teams but also the of the respective schools no school was permit- (Translated by al-Level Central Com- A-level schools everyday; monitoring squads would to the Health and Edu- ted for boarding; after Ei Phyu Phyu Aung

Govt discusses administrative affairs with self-administered leading bodies Tatmadaw announces ‘zero’ COVID-19 case among its members

Tatmadaw recorded zero new coro- Their nasal and throat swabs were navirus cases after its officers and collected at designated date and then personnel testing positive recovered tested with Polymerase Chain Reac- from the virus yesterday, according tion (PCR) in accordance with the to Tatmadaw True News Information COVID-19 guidelines. Team. The Tatmadaw personnel were A total of 16 Tatmadaw officers now confirmed as recovered persons and personnel, after returning from after their results of negative for two training in India, tested positive for consecutive times were sent to the COVID-19 and received treatments Ministry of Health and Sports via Na- with medical specialists and nurses tional Health Laboratory, Yangon. They in isolation at the Defence Services are held under investigation. —MNA Liver Specialist Hospital, Mingaladon. (Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun)

Ministry of the State Counsellor Office holds a meeting with the leading bodies of Self- Administered Division/Zones in Nay Pyi Taw on 11 August 2020. PHOTO: MNA

THE Ministry of the Of- progress in peace-making offered to make their sug- fice of the State Counsellor processes. gestions on peace issues to held a meeting with the U Kay Sai from Naga the NRPC, and the admin- leading bodies of Self-Ad- Self-Administered Zone, istrative and other issues ministered Division/Zones U Ar Kar Lin from Danu to the Ministry of the Office at the Presidential Palace Self-Administered Zone, of the State Counsellor. in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. U Khun San Lwin from Deputy Minister U Tin Deputy Minister U Pa’O Self-Administered Myint from the Union Gov- Khin Maung Tin made dis- Zone, U Win Kyaw (a) U ernment Office discussed cussions on formation and Aik Mein from Pa Laung affairs of civil service staff, tasks of the National Rec- Self-Administered Zone, administration and de- onciliation and Peace Cen- U Kyauk Tal Chan from velopment programmes; tre, the Peace Commis- Kokang Self-Administered Deputy Minister U Hla sion, UPDJC and JICM, Zone, and U Yan Kyaw Maw Oo from the Minis- provisions of NCA, Union from Wa Self-Adminis- try of Ethnic Affairs about Accord, national-level po- tered Division presented education programmes at litical dialogues, previous the needs for local devel- colleges and vocational sessions of Union Peace opments, peace issues, training schools for the Conference-21st Century employment opportuni- students from ethnic areas Panglong, NCA roadm- ties, economy and health, after they passed matricu- ap, JMC-U, its objectives financial requirements, lation examination.—MNA and basic principles, national registration cards frameworks in political and administrivia sector. (Translated by 09251022355,09974424848 dialogues, activities and The deputy minister Aung Khin) Call Thin Thin May, 12 AUGUST 2020 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Office of the President Press Release 29/2020 7th Waning of Second Waso, 1382 ME (10 August 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 8 August 2020 to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action, as displayed below:

Sr Nature of report Detail on seizure and legal action taken 7. Information received of Police have opened five cases and arrested nine men together 1. Information received of On 26 July 2020, police searched the house of Thein Oo, some people using, distribut- with stimulant tablets, heroin, ICE and marijuana in the Thein Oo who lives in 33, son of U Tun Thein, who lives in Paukkon Village, ing and selling illegal drugs previous weeks. Paukkon Village, Phaung- Phaungpyin Township and arrested him together with heroin. in west Kannar Ward, Insein Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Aung Zaw Htoo (a) pyin Township, Sagaing A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Phaung- Township, Yangon Region. David, 27, son of U Thein Aung, Nay Myo Aung (a) Shwe Region, using, distributing pyin)MaYa(pa)141/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic Gyi, 16, son of U Hla Kyi, and Ye Naing Tun, 16, son of U and selling illegal drugs. Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Ye Tun, who live in west Kannar Ward, Insein Township, 2. Information received of On 6 August 2020, police searched the house of Pyar together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets, marijuana and ICE U Pyar Aung who lives in Aung (a) Pyar Win, 36, son of U Kyaw Thein, who lives on Badamyar road of the same ward in Insein Township Htawthar Village, Mawleik in Htawthar Village, Mawleik Township and arrested him on 29 July 2020. Township, Sagaing Region, together with heroin. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Insein) using, distributing and sell- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Mawleik) MaYa(pa)135/2020 under Section 19(a) and 21 of the Nar- ing illegal drugs. MaYa(pa)57/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic Drugs cotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. and Psychotropic Substances Law. 8. Information received of On 31 July 2020, police searched the house of Daw Myat 3. Information received of On 7 August 2020, police arrested Kyaw Tun Thein, 24, son Daw Myat Mon Lin who Mon Lin, 43, daughter of U Kyaw Win, who lives in Hmaw- Kyaw Tun Thein who lives of U Ye Win, who lives in Shwebontha Village, Bokpyin lives in Hmawset Ward, set Ward, Dala Township and arrested her and her mother in Shwebontha Village, Bok- Township and Ma Tin Mar Cho, 42, daughter of U Khin Dala Township, Yangon Daw Win (a) Khin Win Kyi, 70, daughter of U Kyi together pyin Township, Taninthayi Maung Myint, who lives in the Aleman Village, together Region, using, distributing with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. Region, using, distributing with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets on the Bokpyin-Kawthoung and selling illegal drugs. A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Dala) and selling illegal drugs. road, near Kamar Chaung Village, Bokpyin Township. MaYa(pa)29/2020 under Section 19(a), 20(a) and 21 of the A case has been opened against them with MaMaSa (Bok- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. pyin)MaYa(pa)23/2020 under Section 19(a) and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 9. Information received of On 4 August 2020, police searched the house of Aung Ko Aung Ko who lives in No Ko, 24, son of U Hline Myint, who lives in No 11 Ward, 4. Information received of Police have opened six cases and arrested six men and two 11 Ward, South Okkalapa South Okkalapa Township and arrested him together with some people using, dis- women together with stimulant tablets in the previous weeks. Township, Yangon Region, ‘WY’ stimulant tablets and marijuana. tributing and selling illegal Police arrested Min Htoo San, 16, son of U Win Hlaing, who using, distributing and sell- A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (South drugs in Kyauktan Ward, lives in Kyauktan Ward, Mawlamyine Township, together ing illegal drugs. Okkalapa)MaYa(pa)33/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Mawlamyine Township, with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets in front of Bogyoke Market, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Mon State. Kyauktan Ward on 26 July 2020. A case has been opened against them with NaMaSa (Mupon) 10. Information received of On 1 August 2020, police searched the house of Daw Shwe MaYa(pa)48/2020 under Section 16(c)of the Narcotic Drugs Daw Shwe Sin and Ei Sein Sin, 31, daughter of U Hsar, who lives in Pharle Village, and Psychotropic Substances Law. who live in Pharle Village, Hopon Township and arrested her together with ‘WY’ Hopon Township, southern stimulant tablets. 5. Information received of Police have opened 16 cases and arrested 29 men together Shan State, using, distribut- A case has been opened against her with MaMaSa (Hopon) some people using, dis- with speciosa and stimulant tablets in the previous weeks. ing and selling illegal drugs. MaYa(pa)46/2020 under Section 19(a) and 20(a) of the tributing and selling illegal Acting on a tip-off, police searched a motor cycle on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. drugs on the Abid-Khalae- road of Abid-Khalaedaing Village near Abid Village, Mudon Similarly, police searched the house of U Ei Sein, 37, son daing village road in Mudon Township on 31 July. It was driven by Aung Nyein Chan, of U Hsan Kyan, who lives in the same village, and arrested Township, Mon State. 25, son of U Ngwe Khaing who live in Yoego Village in him together with opium. Mawlamyine Township, and arrested him together with A case has been opened against her with MaMaSa (Hopon) ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. MaYa(pa)47/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic Drugs A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa (Kamar- and Psychotropic Substances Law. wet)MaYa(pa)41/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Similarly, police searched a motor cycle on the road of Ab- id-Khalaedaing Village near Abid Village, Mudon Township 3. Out of the information sent to the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department, on 5 August 2020. It was driven by Pyae Phyo Zaw, 20, son so far a total of 1,279 cases have been opened files as of 8 August 2020. A total of U Zaw Moe who live in Myoma 4 Ward in Mudon Town- of 1,968 people, including 1,644 men and 324 women had been arrested with ship, and arrested him together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets. 10,034.4614 g of heroin, 1,435.42 g of ICE, 44,387.22886 g of opium, 1,367.96 g of A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa (Kamar- wet)MaYa(pa)42/2020 under Section 16(c) of the Narcotic low-quality opium, 53,363.76 g of speciosa powder, 19,097.32 g of speciosa, 2.5 litres Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. of liquid speciosa, 659,359 stimulant tablets, 13,471.86 g of marijuana, 0.1 litres of Police searched another motor cycle on the same road. It opium tincture, 630.28 g of opium blocks, 60 g of poppy seeds, 60.15 g of crushed was driven by Aung Thura Oo, 23, son of U Win Zaw who stimulant tablet powder, 0.001 g of crushed ecstasy powder, 26 firearms, different live in Kwaywan Village in Mudon Township, and arrested kinds of 609 cartridges and one grenade. Efforts for fighting the drug trafficking him together with ‘WY’ stimulant tablets and speciosa. has been stepped up and the department will report on further exposed cases. A case has been opened against him with NaMaSa (Kamar- wet)MaYa(pa)43/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic 4. To seize further drugs and to arrest drugs dealers, people are urged to inform Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. the Ministry of Home Affairs, region and state governments and to inform huge 6. Information received of Information were received of, police were waiting at the in- cases of drug trafficking and other suspicious cases directly to the Drug Activ- Lone Ti who lives in Yamon- tersection of upper No 12 road and Myoma road of Yamonna na 1 Ward, Dawbon Town- 1 Ward, Dawbon Township on 27 July 2020. Lone Ti (a) ity Special Complaint Department of the Office of the President via following ship, Yangon Region, using, Han Ko Naing riding a bicycle toward the police team left contact numbers: distributing and selling ille- his bicycle and bag and run away. Police searched the bag gal drugs. and seized ‘WY’ stimulant tablets in the bag. Contacts A case has been opened against him with MaMaSa (Daw- Landline No. — 067-590200 bon)MaYa(pa)30/2020 under Section 19(a) of the Narcotic Fax Phone No. — 067-590233 Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Email Address — [email protected] 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

It is very important to live with vigilance

It has been said that the way COVID-19 disease spread was different from country to country. It changed from one place to the other. In Myanmar, it has been said that most of the infection cases did not show any symptoms. It was very dangerous. If the symptoms were visible the disease could be avoided. If the COVID-19 disease did not show visible symptoms, it could not be avoided. That was why it was very important to live with vigilance. (Excerpt from State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s discussions with senior health officials on 30 June 2020)

Online panel discussion marks ‘International Youth Day 2020’

affairs, so Myanmar already has couragements to the youth to a foundation to create a better actively participate in respective future, said the Union Minister. role in implementing youth policy He also urged the young peo- and strategic plans, budget allo- ple to work hard to enhance their cation of relevant ministries, ne- capacities in order to make the gotiation with respective region/ world a better and peaceful place. state governments for youth cen- The Representative of UN- tres, active role of volunteers in FPA Myanmar extended greet- COVID-19 control measures, for- ings on videoconference to mark mation of township level groups the event, followed by video clips to give helps, coordination of Dis- on message of the UN Secre- aster Management Department Union Minister Dr Win Myat Aye and youths participate in online panel discussion on 11 August to mark the tary-General’s Envoy on Youth. and the UN WFP in supplying International Youth Day 2020 . PHOTO: MNA Union Minister Dr Win Myat foods to the quarantine centres, UNION Minister for Social Wel- via video conferencing. fronted with problems such as Aye led a panel discussion on the recovery for economic impacts, fare, Relief and Resettlement The theme of International inequalities, and extremism, he topic of ‘Youth Engagement in creation of suitable jobs amidst Dr Win Myat Aye, in his capacity Youth Day 2020 is “Youth Engage- said. About one billion of young National Action’ which was taken the pandemic, the works of min- as Chairperson of the Myanmar ment for Global Action”. people are estimated to live in part by Ko Htet Paing Soe from istries to create employment op- Youth Affairs Committee, yes- The Union Minister said the world today, which equals 18 Yangon Region, Ma Bauk Mai portunities through relief plans terday presided a round-table that “Global Action” means re- per cent of the world population. from Kachin State, Ko Wai Yan for the returnees from abroad, re- discussion marking the Interna- sponding to the world’s problems So, young people have very cru- Aung from Magway Region and lief supplies of Ministry of Social tional Youth Day, which falls on including man-made disasters, cial roles in creating great future Ko Saw Kalyar Tun from Rakhine Welfare, Relief and Resettlement 12 August. natural disasters and widespread and resolving the current world’s State. to the vulnerable groups and The Union Minister, Deputy pandemic. “Youth Engagement” problems. The topics in discussion IDPs, the crucial role of youth to Minister U Soe Aung, delegates means active inclusion of young The Union Minister con- included youth policy in Myan- address economic impacts from from the Myanmar Youth Affairs people in taking actions to resolve tinued that young people in mar, COVID-19 response works, the pandemic, participation of Committee, and relevant govern- the world’s problems. Myanmar took part in drafting economic opportunities in post- youth in peace process and stud- ment officials attended the dis- The Union Minister also a youth policy of Myanmar, and COVID-19 period and the role of ying for building a peaceful and cussion on “Youth Cooperation”. pointed out that 2020 is a year currently a related strategy to youth in peace-making process. prosperous country. The ceremo- Young people from across the that has many serious problems implement the policy has been The Union Minister, the ny was concluded with screening country, officials from interna- including ongoing global pandem- developed. There are youth net- Director-General and youth a documentary video that pre- tional organizations including the ic of COVID-19, which highlights works in all states and regions. representatives answered the sents participation of youths in UN organizations, and delegates the weaknesses of political, eco- Moreover, there are many youth questions of audience in the dis- development tasks.—MNA from Civil Society Organizations nomic, and social infrastructures organizations and civil society cussions. (Translated by Maung also participated in the discussion of the world. The world is con- organizations working for youth Participants discussed en- Maung Swe) Govt, NCA-S EAOs hold 2nd day-coordination meeting on JICM

THE second-day preliminary tired Lt-Gen Khin Zaw Oo, Pyithu Lian Hmung Sakhong (CNF), discussions of the Joint Imple- Hluttaw representative U Pyone Salai Htalaw Hei (CNF), Saw menting Coordination Meeting Cho (a) U Htay Win Aung, Peace Sein Win (DKBA), Pado Saw L (JICM) was held at the National Commission advisory board Kalusay(KNU), Saw Kyaw Nyunt Reconciliation and Peace Centre members U Hla Maung Shwe (KNLA-PC), Kya Salmon (LDU), (NRPC) in Nay Pyi Taw yester- and U Moe Zaw Oo, and Direc- Nai Aung Ma Ngay (NMSP), day morning. tor-General U Zaw Htay of the Khun Myint Tun(PNU) and Dr Representatives of the Gov- Ministry of the Office of the State Sai Oo (RCSS/SSA) represented ernment at the meeting were Counsellor. NCA Implementation the NCA-S EAOs. the NRPC Vice-Chairman U Framework Coordination Group During the meeting, they Tun Tun Oo (Attorney-General Leader Sao Sai Ngern (RCSS/ discussed the proposals sub- of the Union), Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, SSA), NCA Implementation Co- mitted by both sides to be put Second-day preliminary meeting of JICM in progress at the NRPC in Lt-Gen Min Naung and Lt-Gen ordinator U Myo Win (ABSDF), forward to the 9th JICM meeting Nay Pyi Taw on 11 August. PHOTO: MNA Tin Maung Win from the Office of members Pado Saw Ta Doh Moo and matters related to the fourth the Commander-in-Chief (Army), (KNU), U Hla Htay (ABSDF), session of the Union Peace Con- The meeting will continue —MNA (Translated by Khine Peace Commission Secretary Re- Saw Mra Yazar Lin (ALP), Dr ference-21st Century Panglong. for the third day on 12 August. Thazin Han) 12 AUGUST 2020 12 AUGUST 2020 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL / ARTICLE 9

Supporting, promoting INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 12 AUGUST 2020 MYANMAR GAZETTE public health through Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions Heads of Service Organizations appointed By UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem physical activity amidst THE President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has As the world seeks to build back better, we must ensure that young people are prioritized in order to have appointed the following persons as Heads of Service Organiza- tions shown against each of their names on probation from the COVID-19 is a must access to the education, tools, and services necessary for them to reach their full potential. date they assume charge of their duties. Name, Designation, Department Appointment we mark International agency, listens to the voices of S 1.U Soe Naing Director-General of HEN we are preparing to safely transition towards a Youth Day in the midst young people and supports their Deputy Director-General (Tech) of Department of “new normal” in which social and economic life can A of a global pandemic, we meaningful participation in deci- Department of Marine Administration, Marine Administration, function amidst low, we must mobilize a whole-of-society witness how young people are sions that affect them. Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of Transport and W Communications approach to not only supporting one another to stay safe but also taking action to solve problems Last week, UNFPA spear- to creating activity for healthy. in their communities. headed a global #YouthAgain- 2.U Aye Zaw Managing Director of No doubt. Regular physical activity remains an important Young people have been stCOVID19 conversation. Young General Manager of No.2 Mining Enterprise, strategy for staying healthy and is associated with lower levels of frontline responders to the people everywhere are encour- No.2 Mining Enterprise, Ministry of Natural Ministry of Natural Resources Resources and anxiety and perceived stress (which many of us are feeling in the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing aged to upload videos that high- and Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation wake of the COVID-19 pandemic). across the world. They are health light their actions to combat the When it comes to promoting physical exercise as a mass workers, activists, innovators, and pandemic and to share lessons campaign, it is required to take measures consistent with the new social and community workers. about how they are charting new MYANMAR GAZETTE normal during and following the COVID-19 crisis. To reach and engage young paths forward for their commu- The Ministry of Health and Sports adopted strategies for people during this pandemic, we nities. Appointment of Permanent ensuring the good health and fitness of the people, under a pro- must share information, clarify Among the devastating ef- gramme entitled “Exercise is misinformation, and we must fects of the pandemic, the loss of Secretary Medicine”. equip them to take action to con- opportunities for employment, The ministry is carrying tain the spread of the virus. We education and access to essen- THE Union Government has appointed U Than Zaw, Direc- we should Schoolchildren carry a blackboard and teacher’s chair to home after classes at open classroom in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. PHOTO: AFP out tasks which can turn the must validate the leadership of tial services, including sexual tor-General of the Union Minister’s Office of the Ministry conduct sports people’s participation in week- young people and uphold their and reproductive health services, and girls are particularly vulner- young people are prioritized in potential. us, working with youth to build a of Electricity and Energy, as Permanent Secretary of the ly physical exercise activities human rights. means that many young people able. order to have access to the edu- Today, let’s join hands across more inclusive, sustainable future same ministry. and physical in December, designated the UNFPA, the United Nations are facing infringement of their As the world seeks to build cation, tools, and services neces- generations. Let’s come together for all. People’s Sports Month, into a sexual and reproductive health rights and choices. Young women back better, we must ensure that sary for them to reach their full and rise to the challenges before exercise habit and culture encompass- campaigns by ing “Exercise is Medicine.” Mass walking and phys- NEVER TOO LATE FOR ACTION TO SUPPRESS THE COVID-19 CRISIS occasionally ical exercise activities have Myanmar Daily Weather Report been held every Saturday in (Issued at 7:00 pm Tuesday 11 August 2020) designating December nationwide. This WHO sees hope despite looming 750,000 virus death toll BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is moderate over the Andaman does not mean we should ex- Sea and Bay of Bengal. suitable days ercise every Saturday in the throughout winter, but it alerted all people The novel coronavirus has killed at least 731,500 people and infect- “We have perfectly effective polio and measles vaccines, and FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 12 August 2020: not to ignore physical exercise WHO health emergencies pro- ed nearly 19.9 million worldwide since the outbreak emerged in China we still struggle to eradicate or eliminate those diseases,” the Irish Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in Mandalay and Mag- the year, in an in their daily lives. last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by epidemiologist said. way regions, fairly widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Lower Sagaing In this regard, we should gramme director Michael Ryan said AFP at 1100 GMT on Monday. “Having an effective vaccine is only part of the answer. You’ve Region, Northern Shan and Kayah states and widespread in effort to raise conduct sports and physical that finding a vaccine would not got to be able to deliver that vaccine to a population that want and the remaining regions and states with likelihood of isolated the public’s exercise campaigns by occa- Vaccine rush demand to have that vaccine.” heavyfalls in Upper Sagaing and Ayeyawady regions, Kachin, sionally designating suitable automatically spell the end for COV- The race to produce a safe and effective vaccine is well under Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s COVID-19 technical lead, said Rakhine, Kayin and Mon states. Degree of certainty is (100%). awareness that days throughout the year, in way at unprecedented speed. experts did not yet have an answer as to whether people infected with an effort to raise the public’s A total of 165 candidate vaccines are being worked on around the one of the four globally-circulating common cold coronaviruses had STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough seas “Exercise is awareness that “Exercise is HE World Health Organization insisted Monday there was world, according to a WHO overview. some level of protection against the new coronavirus. are likely at times off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind Medicine.” still hope of conquering the coronavirus pandemic despite Of those, 139 are still in pre-clinical evaluation, while the other speed in squalls may reach (30-35)mph. Wave height will be Medicine.” It is worth noting that T the suffering behind the looming landmarks of 750,000 deaths 26 are in the various phases of being tested on humans, of which six Outsmarting the enemy about (6 – 9) feet off and along Myanmar Coasts. the very best thing you can to and 20 million cases. are the furthest ahead, having reached Phase 3 of clinical evaluation. Scientists think COVID-19 originated in bats and could have been boost your immune system With both figures expected to be reached within days, the WHO However, WHO health emergencies programme director Michael transmitted to humans via another mammal. OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Moderate to and prepare your body to fight stressed it was never too late to take action to suppress the COVID-19 Ryan said that finding a vaccine would not automatically spell the Ryan said that adding billions to the global population, living strong monsoon. disease is exercising. crisis that has gripped the planet. end for COVID-19. in densely-packed conditions and exploiting the environment was If exercise was a pill it would be regarded as a wonder drug, fostering the conditions needed for diseases to jump species from FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING the best medicine, so powerful are its known effects to improve Registered cases animals to humans. AREA FOR 12 August 2020: One or two rain or thundershow- everything from general wellbeing to musculoskeletal disease to “This week we’ll reach 20 million registered cases of COVID-19 “We are actively creating the pressures that are driving the ers. Degree of certainty is (100%). cardiovascular problems to diabetes, multiple sclerosis, mental and 750,000 deaths,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told breaches of those barriers. We need to do better at managing the health, anxiety and depression. a virtual press conference. risks associated with that,” he said. FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA With a new policy giving priority to raising awareness about “Behind these statistics is a great deal of pain and suffering. Ryan said the virus it was “brutal in its simplicity and its cruelty FOR 12 August, 2020: One or two rain or thundershowers. health, prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, Every life lost matters. I know many of you are grieving and that this but it doesn’t have a brain”. Degree of certainty is (100%). school health, safety of patients, and health research, our country is a difficult moment for the world. He said humanity could therefore outsmart it “but we’re not doing is evolving into a people-based system, because people are the “But I want to be clear: there are green shoots of hope and... it’s such a great job right now”. FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING most effective resource in our system to benefit the country and never too late to turn the outbreak around.” Van Kerkhove said the goal of the new coronavirus was to “make AREA FOR 12 August, 2020: Isolated rain or thundershow- the people. Tedros gave examples of countries that had successfully clamped more virus” and find individuals to pass between without killing too ers. Degree of certainty is (80%). Myanmar aspires to achieve, as part of its vision 2030, a health- down on the spread of COVID-19, citing New Zealand and Rwanda, many of its hosts and thereby ending its chances of transmission. ier and productive population. However, for the aspiration to be and praised nations that had suffered major national outbreaks and The US expert said it could be beaten with the “very unsophisti- fulfilled, there is much work that needs to be done, both in terms were now responding quickly to local spikes. cated” measures available now, such as physical distancing, regular of Health System Strengthening (HSS) and in changing peoples’ “My message is crystal clear: suppress, suppress, suppress the handwashing, wearing facemasks and respiratory etiquette. behaviors, such as regularly exercising, including walking. virus,” he said. Russia is pushing ahead with several vaccine prototypes and one prepared “Everybody on the planet needs to understand they have a role “If we suppress the virus effectively, we can safely open up so- at the Gamaleya institute in Moscow has reached advanced stages of to play,” she said. Thin Thin May, 09251022355,09974424848 cieties.” development. (FILE/AFP) SOURCE: AFP Call 12 AUGUST 2020 10 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Work committees discuss seating arrangements for Union Peace Conference

THE Ministry of Border Affairs the measures set by the Na- hosted a coordination meeting tional-Level Central Commit- of work committees for welcom- tee on Prevention, Control and ing, accommodating and seat- Treatment of COVID-19, and the ing arrangements for the Union Ministry of Health and Sports, Peace Conference- 21st Century and to help the delegates follow Panglong yesterday. the measures. At the meeting, Deputy Nay Pyi Taw Development Minister Major-General Phone Committee Vice-Chairman Dep- Myat, in his capacity as the uty Mayor U Ye Min Oo, in his chairperson of work commit- capacity as Vice-Chairperson of tee, said that the committee the conference hall organizing has experiences of managing committee, explained prepa- the conference hall for previ- rations in the Myanmar Inter- ous conferences, and urged the national Convention Centre committee members to work (MICC-I and MICC-II). Then, cooperatively for the task. the committee members made The upcoming Union Peace additional discussions on rel- Conference will have a small- evant matters including the Deputy Minister Major-General Phone Myat chairs coordination meeting to prepare for seating arrangements at the Union Peace Conference. PHOTO: MNA er number of participants be- matter related to prevention of cause of the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19. mittee Chairperson and other II. Then, they visited the hotels working committee. —MNA The Deputy Minister urged the After the meeting, the con- officials inspected the prepara- to inspect preparations of the (Translated by Maung committee members to discuss ference hall organizing com- tions in the MICC-I and MICC- welcoming and accommodation Maung Swe)

Permanent Secretary U Soe Han co-chairs 17th Wave Money supports Maternal and ASEAN-Canada Dialogue held via video conference Child Cash Transfer Programme in Rakhine State

Wave Money, a leading provider wallet application, Wave Pay in of mobile financial services in Sittway State, Rakhine State. Myanmar, renders assistance The initiative will benefit around to the Department of Social Wel- 120,000 people. fare, Ministry of Social Welfare, “Wave Money is committed Relief and Resettlement which to serve the people of Myanmar is implementing the Maternal in every meaningful way possi- and Child Cash Transfer Pro- ble. With our secure and reliable gramme. digital payment platform and ex- The MCCT is a cash trans- tensive agent network, we are fer programme that provides pleased to be able to help ensure financial aid to the pregnant the impact of programmes such women and their children up as the MCCT reaches far and to 2 years of age. The goal is to wide, improving the lives of those improve nutrition during the who are most in need,” said Brad first 1,000 days of life and reduce Jones, CEO of Wave Money. childhood stunting. The MCCT Nutrition services and ed- Permanent Secretary U Soe Han participates in 17th ASEAN-Canada Dialogue via videoconference from Nay programme has been launched ucation, feeding programmes Pyi Taw on 11 August. PHOTO: MNA in 2017-2018 Financial Year, has and interventions such as the been supporting the pregnant MCCT are instrumental in im- Permanent Secretary of the was attended by Senior Officials of ASEAN-Canada Cooperation, women and their children up to proving maternal and child nu- Ministry of Foreign Affairs U from ASEAN Member States Permanent Secretary U Soe 2 years of age where nutritional trition particularly in vulnerable Soe Han participated in the 17th and Canada, and the Deputy Han led the discussion on the status is low, areas of Myanmar. communities. ASEAN-Canada Dialogue which Secretary-General for ASEAN Initiative for ASEAN Integration As part of its commitment The Department of Social was held via videoconference Political-Security Community of (IAI). He apprised the Meeting to social and digital financial in- Welfare together with General at 7:30 am yesterday from the the ASEAN Secretariat. of the developments in the im- clusion, Wave Money is waiving Administration Department will Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay At the meeting, the Sen- plementation of the Initiative for fees for MCCT cash transfers cooperate to support the eligible Pyi Taw. ior Officials discussed and ex- ASEAN Integration Work Plan using its over-the-counter ser- people to receive this cash trans- The meeting was co-chaired changed views on developments III (2016-2020) and encouraged vice, Wave Money and the mobile fer.—GNLM by U Soe Han, Permanent Secre- in ASEAN and Canada includ- continued cooperation in the im- tary of the Ministry of Foreign Af- ing its responses to COVID-19, plementation of the Initiative for fairs of Myanmar, Country Coor- possible areas of cooperation ASEAN Integration Work Plan dinator for the ASEAN-Canada to strengthen the ASEAN-Can- IV (2021-2025) Dialogue Relations and Mr Paul ada Dialogue Relations and Present at the meeting were Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Min- regional and international de- senior officials from the ASEAN ister for Asia-Pacific of Global velopments. Under agenda on Affairs Department of the Min- Affairs of Canada. The Meeting the review and future direction istry of Foreign Affairs.—MNA

Wave Money supports Maternal and Child Cash Transfer Programme (MCCT) in Rakhine State. PHOTO: MNA 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 Hteekhee border trade falls by $494 mln in ten months

BILATERAL trade between 2019FY, according to the Com- Thailand and Myanmar through merce Ministry the Hteekhee border in the past Of the seven borders be- ten months reflected a decrease tween Myanmar and Thailand, of $494 million as against a year- Myeik, Mawtaung and Hteekhee ago period. have witnessed a decrease in Between 1 October and 31 trade in the current financial July in the 2019-2020 financial year, while the remaining bor- year, the figures sharply fell to ders (Tachilek, Myawady, Kaw- US$1.65 billion from $2.145 billion thoung and Maese) have report- registered in the year-ago period, ed an increase. according to the data from the Myanmar primarily exports Commerce Ministry. natural gas, fishery products, During the past ten months coal, tin concentrate (SN 71.58 of the current budget year, ex- per cent), coconut (fresh and ports through the Hteekhee bor- dry), beans, corns and bamboo der stood at $1.61 billion, while shoots to Thailand. This year, imports fell short of $39.89 mil- corn exports to Thailand rose lion. significantly compared with the Exports of natural gas from previous years, yet natural gas Taninthayi Region have contrib- export drastically plunged. It uted to the enormous increase imports capital goods such as in trade through the Hteekhee Workers processing fish for export at a marine product factory. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR machinery, raw industrial goods border since the previous finan- such as cement and fertilizers, cial year, said an official from the The rise in exports through the year, trade values via Hteekhee over the past eight months of and consumer goods such as ministry. Hteekhee border had boosted also surpassed those registered the current financial year 2019- cosmetics and food products Earlier, the Myawady border the value of the Myanmar-Thai- at Myawady gate. 2020 showed a decrease of about from the neighbouring country. sees the largest trade among the land border trade in the 2018- However, Myanmar’s ex- $400 million compared with the — Ko Htet Myanmar-Thailand checkpoints. 2019FY. In the current financial ports of natural gas to Thailand corresponding period of 2018- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Dollar against Kyat slightly rises in About 300 SMEs apply local market as global gold price drops for COVID loans for

By Nyein Nyein K1,332,500 per tical (0.578 ounces, witnessed the rate at below K1,400 second time or 0.016 kilograms) on 7 August to in early July dollar, whereas the THE US dollar has recently K1,331,000 on 11 August. rate stood at around K1,400 on gained a bit against the Kyat in the The kyat exchange rate 21 July and K1,410 on 22 July ABOUT 300 Small and Me- times — K35 billion for the local currency market, according against the dollar increased from in the domestic market on the dium Enterprises (SMEs) in first time, K35 billion for the to the local forex market. K1,371 on 7 August to K1,382. The back of the CBM’s dollar pur- Yangon Region applied for second time and K30 billion On 7 August, the gold price local forex market sees a high of chase. Thereafter, it fell again the COVID emergency loans for the third time. touched a high of US$2,062 per K10 in the four consecutive days. below K1,400. The CBM’s move for the second time, accord- The second time loans ounce in the global market. The The Central Bank of Myan- is aimed at to govern the market ing to an announcement of will be provided to agricultur- price plummeted to $2,019 per mar (CBM) is reported to pur- volatility and support the state’s the Directorate of Industrial al, livestock and aquaculture ounce on 11 August, showing a chase about 26 million dollars foreign exchange reserves, the Supervision and Inspection sector, export manufacturing drop of 40 dollars within 4 days. in the auction market in July, to CBM stated on 24 July. on 6 August. sector, import substitutes Tracking the global fall, the govern the market. “We have started the manufacturing sector, man- domestic gold price slides from The domestic forex market (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) inspection of each sector ufacturing sector involved this week. More than a hun- in the supply chain from the dred SMEs have applied domestic production to ex- for coronavirus emergency port sector, food production loans. Some don’t meet the sector, oversea recruitment criteria,” said an official from service sector and livelihood the Directorate of Industrial training school. Supervision and Inspection The applications are be- in Yangon Region. ing accepted starting from The Committee for 29 July and the last date of Remedial Works on Eco- the application is 10 August. nomic Impacts of COVID —Zin Yaw Aye announced that they will (Translated by provide the fund for three Hay Mar) FILE PHOTO

In efforts to speed up the prevention, containment and treatment of the COVID-19 disease, the call centre (phone number 2019) COVID-19 is established by four communications operators and the Blue Ocean Company with the coordination of the Medical Research De- partment of the Health and Sports Ministry and Post and Telecommunications Department from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Medical Call Centre Research Department in Yangon. Over 43 staff from the Medical Research Department and 17 volunteers from the Myanmar Medical Association totally 60 workers opens daily have been working at the centre since 8th April.­—MNA 12 AUGUST 2020 12 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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TRANSLATORS Hay Mar Tin Win, Ei Myat Mon, The Rental Housing Project for civil personnel in Dagon Seikkan Township is targeted to complete in the end of this year. PHOTO: NYEIN NYEIN Kyaw Zin Lin, Kyaw Zin Tun

REPORTER By Nyein Nyein of Yangon Region government The second phase will in- modation and 28 rooms for Nyein Nyein Ei, and supervision of the regional clude five-storey six buildings shops, totalling 476 rooms. [email protected] THE Rental Housing Project Urban and Housing Develop- and the construction is slated Upon the completion of the for civil personnel in Dagon ment Department. It is situated to be finished by November, projects, the civil personnel will PHOTOGRAPHER Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar Seikkan Township will be fin- on Myanandar Street, Ward 73 according to the statement of be eligible to apply for this un- Kyaw Zeya ished at the end of this year. of Dagon Seikkan Township. the Urban and Housing Devel- der the regional government’s The project is developed by The first phase of the project, opment Department. plan. COMPUTER TEAM Yangon Metropolitan Develop- including five-storey eight The rental housing project Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Kay Khaing Win, ment Public under the guidance buildings, has been completed. includes 448 rooms for accom- (Translated by Ei Myat Mon) Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin, Thein Htwe, Nyi Lin Thu

EDITORIAL SECTION Myanmar reports 72 human trafficking cases in 7 months (+95) (01)8604529, Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 By Nyein Nyein uary, seven in February, nine neighbouring countries such as and China. CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION in March, six each in April and China and Malaysia as well as In the past seven months, San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, SEVENTY-TWO cases of human May, 15 in June and 14 in July. A domestically, according to the Yangon Region and Shan State Hotline - 09 974424114 trafficking were reported in total of 111 victims were involved anti-trafficking police force. topped the list with 22 hu- ADVERTISING & MARKETING Myanmar within the first seven while 188 suspected traffickers Amongst 72 cases in five man-trafficking cases each, fol- ( +95) (01) 8604530, months of 2020, according to the were charged during the first months, about 52 cases involved lowed by Mandalay Region with Hotline - 09 974424848 anti-trafficking police. seven months of this year. forced marriages in China, one eight cases, Kachin State with [email protected] From January to July, 72 Forced marriage was case of forced marriages in the five cases, Ayeyawady Region [email protected] reported trafficking-in-person blamed for the main cause of country, nine cases of forced with six cases, Bago with three Printed and published at the Global New cases to involve over 110 traf- trafficking in person in Myan- prostitution in the country, six cases, Taninthayi and Magway Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at ficked victims including 21 young mar, followed by forced prostitu- cases of forced labour in the regions with two cases each and No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan women. tion, labour exploitation or forced country, two cases of forced la- Sagaing Region and Nay Pyi Taw Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. Among 72 cases, a total of labour and illegal adoption. The bour in Malaysia and one case with one case each. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. 15 cases were reported in Jan- victims were trafficked mostly to each of forced labour in Thailand (Translated by Hay Mar) [email protected] www.gnlm.com.mm www.facebook.com/TheGNLM One dead, 18 injured in 10 YBS road accidents in July

ONE was killed and 18 injured To be able to reduce the “The traffic police have in- were reported, resulting in 27 in 10 YBS road accidents report- YBS road accidents, the traffic vestigated a total of 569 cases. deaths. ed in July, said Joint Secretary police are patrolling around the Additionally, they have received A total of 15 cases were re- U Hla Aung of Yangon Region city by vehicles and accepting a total of 150 cases. Until now, ported in January, 25 in Febru- Write for us Transport Authority (YRTA). the complaints at the complaint more than 720 cases had legal ary, 12 in March, eight in April, “A total of 10 cases of YBS centre. Also, the traffic police action taken. These cases were four in May and 13 cases in June. We appreciate your feedback and road accidents were reported in are conducting the regular pa- received from the complaint —Aye Maung contributions. If you have any comments or would like to submit July. Ten traffic accidents killed trol and they are investigating centre,” he added. editorials, analyses or reports please one and injured 18 others, he and taking action against the In the first seven months of (Translated by Hay Mar) email [email protected] said. YBS drivers. 2020, a total of 77 YBS accidents with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only able to publish “Letter to the Editor” that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. Elections are the foundation of democracy. 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE/AD 13 Connected, competent and critical: Youth in the digital age

By Hans Martin Høegh (An exclusive International Youth Day 2020) Henrichsen Today’s youth have more opportunities than any generation before but are also facing some of humankind’s biggest challenges. It is in all of our interest that they succeed.

N International Youth Day adults need to adapt to, starts 12 August, we celebrate already now for young people. Oyoung people, youth-led Lifelong learning is required as organizations and all those who digitalization increases and in- work to empower and uplift young fuses all parts of our lives, like people everywhere. The theme of transportation, manufacturing, International Youth Day 2020 is education, healthcare and more. “Youth Engagement for Global Action”. It is our youth who are Reducing inequalities inheriting massive challenges It is up to all of us – govern- like climate change, increasing ments, organizations, schools and polarization and widening ine- telecoms operators – to make our quality. Their active engagement youth technology ready. And it is crucial to help address all of is up to the youth themselves them. More than at any point in Telenor Youth Forum delegates to seek those skills and that history, youth need to be con- knowledge. This can start with nected, competent and retain a mobile apps are taken up almost short time, due to them already Be kind! something as simple as taking healthy sense of critical thinking. simultaneously whether you’re being connected. Youth also use To support youth in becom- part in simple digital literacy in Boston, Bangkok or Bago. connectivity to create inventions ing better digital citizens, and trainings and teaching youth to The rise of the digital natives The youth segment transcends that are purely commercial, much to properly and responsibly use take responsibility for their on- Understanding young peo- borders and care about global earlier than what we’ve seen be- the internet, Telenor Myanmar line behavior. Telenor Myanmar ple’s relationship to technology issues, and that is why someone fore: Robert Nay, who invented launched the “Be Kind Online!” is committed to creating a saf- can seem overwhelming. It may like Greta Thunberg can become the Bubble Ball game that was campaign joining hands with er digital space for Myanmar’s look like youths’ lives revolve a world celebrity with her ‘school downloaded more than 2 million Plan International in June. The youth, promoting positive online around their phones – living strike for climate’. times within 2 weeks, was only 14 campaign addresses issues of behaviors, and providing youth through the lens of social media, when it launched. cyberbullying, hate speech, cyber with the resources to address using apps for everything and The democratization of en- grooming, sexting, fake news, and and cope with negative online anything, and hardly interacting terpreneurship Connecting responsibly more through targeted digital re- experiences. Our goal is to make with anyone IRL (“in real life”). Youth are essential to tackle Constant connectivity is silience trainings. Aiming to help sure no one is left behind. Most young people today are global, social challenges like the not without challenges. Being stop cyberbullying and increase digital natives who have known UN Sustainable Development connected does not mean you digital resilience, the campaign Striking the right balance no other reality than constant Goals. That’s also why Telenor know how to use it productively concludes on August 12, the In- Saying connected can seem connectivity. for several years ran a global and properly. And connectivity ternational Youth Day. to be all about fun and games. As platform called Telenor Youth is not equally accessible for all good things, both youth and More similar than different Forum with young leaders from all. While one benefits from Lifelong learning adults need it in moderation. As According to Statista, more all its markets in the Nordics technology, another might be Transformative technologies adults we need to help promote than 4.5 billion people worldwide and Asia. The programme, run threatened by it. According to like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and balance: physical exercise, offline were active internet users as of in collaboration with the Nobel recent statistics, about 37% Virtual Reality (VR) are making it learning, and other activities, to April 2020. In Myanmar, there Peace Centre, saw massive inter- of young people between the increasingly important for youth make sure they leave enough were 22 million internet users in est and engagement from candi- ages of 12 and 17 have been to be familiar with advanced con- time in their week for face-to- January 2020. That means 41% dates across Telenor’s footprint bullied online. It is on us adults cepts at an early stage. Being face interaction with people. IRL of the population in Myanmar and gave rise to new ventures and professionals like telecom a digital native is not sufficient; (“in real life”) is not overrated, are online. Young people adapt that continue to this day. Most operators to make sure that you need to understand why and and sometimes it is necessary to early and jump on internation- importantly, it demonstrated that youths are getting the best how these technologies impact disconnect. Teens are never too al trends faster than ever – just this global crowd of youth could and safest experience from you and your community. The old to go for a screen-free walk or observe how new ‘born global’ productively come together in technology. continued learning that working dinner with their family!

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M/S SEALAND MAERSK ASIA PTE LTD M/S INTER ASIA LINES M/S BEN LINE AGENCIES (S'PORE) PTE LTD 12 AUGUST 2020 14 BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Myanmar earns US$ 3.6 bln from CMP garment exports in 10 months

By Kyaw Htike Soe

YANMAR fetched ment factories shut down due facing financial hardships and US$3.6 billion to lack of raw material and struggling to survive due to from the gar- thousands of workers became the lack of orders from Euro- M ment exports in unemployed. Some garment pean Union market, he added. the current financial year, a factories in Myanmar have The European Union in April decrease of some US$60 mil- reduced working hours and this year launched a €5 million lion compared to the same pe- cut jobs and some factories (K7.9 billion) Myan Ku emer- to the ministry. The country’s from the garment and textile riod a year earlier, according have not received orders gency cash fund to provide garment production value has industry has increased almost to data from the Ministry of from abroad amid the ongoing garment workers who have soared tenfold over the past threefold over the past two Commerce. Myanmar’s tex- Covid-19 pandemic, U Myint lost their jobs as a result of four years, and it is expected year. The CMP garment sec- tile sector generated US$3.675 Soe, Chairman of Myanmar coronavirus pandemic. to reach US$5 billion this year. tor contributes to over 20 per billion in export revenue in the Garment Manufacturers As- Myanmar’s garment ex- The promising garment indus- cent to the country’s exports. same period last year, the min- sociation (MGMA) said. My- port saw a five-fold increase try in Myanmar has grown sig- The total export earnings from istry’s figures said. anmar’s CMP (cut, make and in the number of workers in nificantly in the past five years. Myanmar’s garment and tex- At present, some gar- pack) garment factories are the past five years, according The country’s export income tile industry are expected to

Myanmar’s CMP garment sector earns about US$ 300 million annually. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR (GNLM) 12 AUGUST 2020 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BUSINESS 15

Chrysanthemum growers earn good living from rising market

CHRYSANTHEMUM farmers in Amarapura can earn up to K5million. Township, Mandalay Region, earned good in- The plant of this flower needs to be watered comes due to its high demand this year. since the first day of growing: three times a day The market of Chrysanthemum, locally in hot season and twice a day in cold weather. known as Gandamar flower, declined in Novem- They are fertilized every 15 days and can be ber and December last year. sold at the market after three or four months old. Currently, the wholesale price of a 15-flow- There are many species of Gandamar flow- ers bunch of Shwe Wah Win Gandamar flower ers, and the flower growers near Mandalay are fetched K500, and Kyway Phyu Gandamar flower mostly cultivating the species of San Bar, Kyway K600. Phyu and Lucky, and each plant blooms 9 to 10 Ko Lin Thu, a flower grower, said an acre of flowers.—Nwe Nadi ( Myitnge) Gandamar flower with 50,000 gandamar plants (Translated by Khine Thazin Han)

Workers seen on a production line at a garment factory in Hlinethaya on the outskirts of Yangon. PHOTO: PHOE KHWAR (GNLM)

reach US$10 billion by 2024, industry has materialized at according to the MGMA. a time when wages in other re- Myanmar’s CMP garment gional production hubs such as sector earns about US$ 300 China, Vietnam and Cambodia million annually and the coun- have been hiked. Myanmar’s try will get US$3 billion if it CMP garments are mainly A woman waters Chrysanthemum flowers at a plantation in Amarapura Township, Mandalay Region on can manage to shift from the shipped to Japan and Europe, 8 February 2020. PHOTO: NWE NADI ( MYITNGE) CMP system to the free-on- along with the Republic of Ko- board (FOB) system. Myan- rea, China, and the US. The mar’s manufacturing sector European Union (EU) is its is largely dependent on the biggest market, accounting for OPPO to launch Reno4 in Myanmar, equipped with CMP garment and textile ex- more than half of the country’s ports. The MGMA estimates ready-made garment exports. innovative imaging features, trendsetting design and that over 500 factories in the Myanmar’s garment exports smooth user experience country offer job opportuni- have been increasing yearly, ties for nearly 500,000 workers. especially since 2013, when the Myanmar is considered one of EU granted goods from the come with innovative technology phy and filming to the next lev- the fastest-growing garment Southeast Asian country pref- as the result of OPPO’s consist- el. Reno4 gives you the tool to and footwear suppliers in the erential access to its market. ent investment in a user-centric empower anyone to effortlessly world, with apparel exports Around 1.1 million My- experience. express your unique style, show alone climbing from US$2.7 anmar people are currently Reno4 makes it easy to cap- off “Clearly the Best You” and billion to US$3.86 billion last employed in garment, textile, ture creative portraits or film make your portrait shine clearly year. About 80 per cent of the footwear and accessories fac- at any moment that’ll show off in every shot. Even if it’s to film new investments in the cut- tories throughout the coun- “Clearly the Best You” in front your travel vlog for YouTube, a make-pack (CMP) businesses try. Additional tens of thou- OPPO announced that the of the camera. And you’ll be able short video for TikTok or sim- in Myanmar came from China. sands indirectly work in the all-new Reno4 will launch in to level up your video-capturing ply capture exclusive memories Myanmar’s garment and tex- industry through logistics and Myanmar. skills to participate in the latest with friends and family, Reno4 tile sector is said to be the right transport services. Myanmar Following the success- short video trends. In addition, raises the bar with imaging fea- track to meet a target of US$10 fetched some US$850 million ful launch of Reno4 Series in a whole new suite of facial rec- tures that makes it fun to spice billion in exports revenue set from CMP garment exports in China last month, OPPO will ognition and touch-free interac- up your footage or photos. under a 10-year plan. the fiscal year 2015-2016, US$2 deliver Reno4 to other mar- tions will be available on Reno4 This includes the all-new AI The export target and billion in FY 2016-2017, US$2.5 kets, with some adjustments that will give you the sense that Colour Portrait Mode, both sup- an aim to create one million billion in FY 2017-2018, and tailored to local consumer you’re holding the future in your port on photo and video function, job prospects in the sector US$4.6 billion in FY 2018-2019. needs and new features to hands. Reno4 will come in two which mutes the background had been designed under the deliver a trendsetting expe- colors namely Galactic Blue and into black and white while keep- Myanmar Garment Industry rience to global users. The Space Black. ing the person in real colour. Strategic Plan 2014-2024 by new international Reno4 Reno4 comes with a suite of AI Colour Portrait Mode can be the MGMA. The growth of My- will support 4G to fit the lo- creative camera features that used for both Selfie and Rear anmar’s garment and textile ******* cal market context and will will take your portrait photogra- Camera.—GNLM 12 AUGUST 2020 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR MFF Medical Affairs Committee holds meeting (1/2020) MEDICAL Affairs Committee director U Aung Kyaw Oo of Myanmar Football Feder- also delivered speeches at ation (MFF) held a meeting the meeting. (1/2020) at the federation’s The meeting discussed meeting hall in Yangon yes- matters relating to insurances terday. for footballers, medical cov- The meeting was attend- ers that will be required for ed by the committee Chair- coming football matches, and man Dr Than Naing Soe, cooperation with the Ministry Deputy Chairman Prof. Dr of Health and Sports, govern- Maw Oo and members Prof. ment hospitals and private Dr Khin Saw Oo, Dr Htet Wai, hospitals for emergency and and Dr Chit Phyo Wai, MFF medical affairs. general secretary U Ko Ko They also discussed the Thein, and MFF medical di- promotion of footballers’ nu- A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a footballer of a Myanmar National League club in Yangon on 11 August 2020. PHOTO:MNL rector U Aung Kyaw Oo. trition sector after forming a The committee chairman nutrition team and conducting MoHS tests MNL football clubs for COVID-19 made an opening remark at nutrition workshops, and mon- the meeting, discussing the itor the players’ psychologi- OFFICIALS from the Ministry of Magwe FC, and South Myanmar ation and Myanmar National matters related to the com- cal conditions after making Health and Sports continued the FC for COVID-19 on 10 August, League have borne the costs of mittee’s works. a round of discussions with inspections of camp quarantine and Hantharwady United, Ay- the testing. MFF general secretary sport psychologists. – Kyaw centres of Myanmar National eyawady United, Sagaing United, The MNL football matches U Ko Ko Thein and medical Khin League (MNL) and preparations and ISPE FC yesterday. that postponed from 24 March for 2020 MPT MNL in Yangon The referees who will take is scheduled to restart on 22 Au- yesterday. part in the MNL matches were gust if all the players and coach- They tested Shan United, also tested for COVID-19. es are free from COVID-19. — Rakhine United, Yadanarbon FC, Myanmar Football Feder- Kyaw Khin

Is this Neymar’s time in the Champions League? Injury-hit PSG hope so

LISBON—Paris Saint-Ger- from Barcelona were marred him miss the last 16, second leg main have once again been hit by injuries at the worst possi- against Real Madrid in 2018 as The meeting of Myanmar Football Federation (MFF)’s Medical by a flood of injuries going into ble moments. First there was PSG were knocked out by the Affairs Committee is in progress on 11 August 2020. PHOTO: MFF a crunch Champions League the broken metatarsal that saw reigning champions.—AFP knockout tie, but this time Ney- Europa League: Bruno Fernandes mar is fit and seemingly ready to Penalty Lifts Manchester United live up to his status as the world’s most expensive player. Past Dogged Copenhagen PSG face Atalanta in Lisbon on Wednesday (Aug 12) in the COLOGNE, Germany—Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty in first quarter-final of the “Final extra time as Manchester United scraped past FC Copenha- Eight”, after UEFA turned the gen 1-0 on Monday in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, latter stages of Europe’s elite reshaped into an eight-team straight knockout tournament club competition into something in Germany due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Portugal akin to a World Cup after the long international notched his competition-best seventh goal of COVID-19 shutdown. the season as United set up a semi-final clash against Sevilla There will be no fans in the or Wolves, joining Inter Milan in the last four following the Estadio da Luz, but the French Italian side’s 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in Dussel- champions coped just fine be- dorf. “Third time this season we’ve been to the semis, every hind closed doors when they beat competition we’ve been in. Delighted we’ve gone through, Borussia Dortmund in their last we deserved to win tonight,” United manager Ole Gunnar 16, second leg in March. Solskjaer told BT Sport. That night Neymar scored “Their keeper was fantastic, unbelievable. We hit the post the opener in a 2-0 win as they a few times, there were a couple of VAR decisions against us. overturned a first-leg deficit. It could have been one of those nights that you end up with After the game, the Brazil- penalty shoot outs. They made it hard for us.” ian sat on a step high up in the All games from the quarter-finals onwards in this sea- stands at the Parc des Princes son’s Europa League are being played behind closed doors and cried tears of joy. Neymar scored the opening goal in the as one-off ties across four venues -- Cologne, Duisburg, After all, his first two sea- win over Borussia Dortmund in the Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen -- in a unique format following sons in Paris following his €222 last 16 back in March, (PHOTO: AFP/ a five-month interruption.—AFP million (US$264 million) transfer ALEXANDRE SIMOES)/FILE