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Republic of the Union of Anti-Terrorism Central Committee Withdrawal from declaration as terrorist group Order No (1/2021) 13th Waning of Tabodwe 1382 ME 11 March 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Central Committee has issued this order with the approval of the State Administration Council in exercising the Anti-Terrorism Law Section 6(c) and Section 72 (b). 1. The Anti-Terrorism Central Committee declared the United League of Arakan (ULA)/Arakan Army (AA) as a terrorist group with Order No (1/2020) on 23 March 2020. 2. Currently, the United League of Arakan (ULA)/Arakan Army (AA) no longer commit any terrorist acts and so, the State Administration Council withdraws the dec- laration as a terrorist group starting 11 March 2021 to establish an eternal peace in accordance with the five future work plans and nine objectives of the Council.

Chairman Anti-Terrorism Central Committee

11th ASEAN Military Operation Meeting held online

THE 11th ASEAN Military Op- eration Meeting was organized via video conferencing yester- day. The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff (Army) Lt- Gen Moe Myint Tun, other mil- itary personnel, Brig-Gen Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abdul Kadir of Brunei, Maj-Gen Pen Sokrethvithyea of Cambodia, Maj-Gen Tiopan Aritonang of Indonesia, Brig-Gen Sone- thong Keolokham of Laos, Maj- Gen Hashim bin Aman Shah of Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Moe Myint Tun joins the online 11th ASEAN Military Operation Meeting on 10 March 2021. Malaysia, Maj-Gen Edgardo Y. De Leon of the Philippines, During the meeting, Brig- The meeting exchanged AN armies and other matters. of 12th AMOM to Maj-Gen Pen Brig-Gen Ho Kum Luem of Gen Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji views on the topic “We Care, Then, Brig-Gen Haji Abdul Sokrethvithyea of Cambodia. Singapore, Lt-Gen Chitcha- Abdul Kadir of Royal Brunei We Prepare, We Prosper to- Razak bin Haji Abdul Kadir of Maj-Gen Pen Sokrethvith- nok Nujjaya of Thailand and Armed Forces, Chair of 11th wards an Integrated ASEAN Royal Brunei Armed Forces yea of Cambodia also made a Maj-Gen Nguyen Duc Can of AMOM, firstly delivered an Military Cooperation”, includ- made the closing remark and greeting speech and concluded Viet Nam. opening speech. ing 2-year work plans of ASE- handed over the Chairmanship the meeting.—MNA inside TODAY

NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS MoSWRR discusses national Myanmar Navy Vessel Greenback-Kyat Myanmar natural rubber strategic plan for youth policy repatriates Myanmar exchange rate drops price soar to nearly K1,000 (2020-2024) and establishment fishery workers from over K20 per dollar in per pound on weak global of Myanmar youth committees India over 2 weeks trend PAGE-4 PAGE-5 PAGE-7 PAGE-7 11 MARCH 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Announcement of Union Election Commission 10 March 2021

1. Regarding the Multiparty General Election held on 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has inspected the voter lists and the casting of votes of Chanmyat- hazi Township in Mandalay Region. 2. According to the inspection findings, the previous election commission released 209,208 eligible voters in Chanmyathazi Township of Mandalay Region. The list of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population in November 2020 showed 214,085 eligible voters who had turned 18. The voter lists mentioned that there were 13,806 citizens, associate citizens, nationalized citizens, and non-identity voters, 801 persons repeated on the voter lists more than three times and 13,314 persons repeated on the voter lists two times. 3. Findings in inspections were as follows:

Findings on scrutinized voting list of Chanmyathazi Township

Township and List of Those involved in voting list Those involved in voter Those involved in voter List from immigra- Sr number of polling township sub-com- without citizenship scrutiny list more than three list more than two times tion department stations mission cards times holding one CSC holding one CSC

84 polling stations in Chanmyathazi Town- 1 209,208 214,085 13,806 801 13,314 ship of Mandalay Re- gion 4. The Union Election Commission has inspected the withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot papers used for Election of Chanmyathazi Township in Mandalay Region, together with the respective township election sub-commission, head of police force, Immigration and Population and administrator according to the Hluttaw Election Law Section 53. 5. According to inspection on the ground, a total of 84 poll stations in Chanmyathazi Township in Mandalay Region took out 222,050 ballot papers. It used 149,343 ballot receipts. The remaining ballots were 70,726 instead of the exact remaining 72,707. The extra/shortage ballots were found at respective poll stations. The missing ballots were 9,474 which is lesser than the actual numbers of remaining ballots and illegal extra-used ballots were 7,493. The findings were as follows:

On the ground inspections on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Chanmyathazi Township

Difference Sr Subject Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the ground Missing Extra 1 Ward/Village-tract ballots 215,350 148,769 66,581 60,476 9,474 3,369 2 Township advance ballots 600 574 26 50 - 24 3 Township remaining ballots 6,100 - 6,100 10,200 - 4,100 Total 222,050 149,343 72,707 70,726 9,474 7,493

6. The Ward/Village-tract of Chanmyathazi Township took out 215,350 ballot papers and used 148,769, and the remaining ballots were 60,476 instead of 66,581. It found 9,474 balltos were missing, and extra 3,369 ballots at some poll stations. 7. U Phone Myint Thein, secretary of Kyun Lone Oak Shoung Ward election sub commission returned 9 unused ballot books for Pyithu Hluttaw on 5 March 2021 while U Myo Zaw Tun, secretary of Tamma Wady Ward election sub-commission returned 11unused ballot books for each Pyithu Hluttaw, and Region Hluttaw and U Aung Kyaw Kyaw, secretary of Aung Pin Lal Ward election sub-commission returned 4 unused ballot books for Pyithu Hluttaw. The inspection team also found 82 books (4,100 papers) at the office of township election sub-commission. 8. The findings at 84 ward/village tract polling stations in Chanmyathazi Township were as follows:

Difference Sr Subject Poll station Withdrawal Used Exact remaining Remaining on the ground Missing Extra 1 Than Hlat Maw Tin Ward 6 17,350 11,278 6,072 5,646 826 400

2 Kyun Lone Oak Shaung Ward 5 12,050 8,715 3,335 3,035 900 600

3 Tamma Wady Ward 6 15,450 11,375 4,075 4,075 550 550

4 Chanmyathazi South Ward 9 23,450 17,073 6,377 5,286 1,600 509

5 Myo Thit No (1) Ward 4 10,350 6,707 3,643 3,393 250 -

6 Myo Thit No (2) Ward 4 11,000 7,152 3,848 3,298 550 -

7 Myo Thit No (3) Ward 4 7,850 4,922 2,928 2,978 50 100

8 Myo Thit No (4) Ward 4 11,500 7,700 3,800 3,550 250 -

9 Myo Thit No (5) Ward 4 8,950 6,014 2,936 2,986 100 150

10 Kanthayar Ward 9 22,300 15,672 6,628 6,338 500 210

11 Aung Pin Lal Ward 7 17,400 11,753 5,647 4,297 1,650 300

12 Hton Tone Ward 9 22,150 15,803 6,347 5,499 848 -

13 Mya Yi Nandar Ward 7 20,250 13,468 6,782 6,282 950 450

14 Aung Thayar Ward 6 15,300 11,137 4,163 3,813 450 100

Total 84 215,350 148,769 66,581 60,476 9,474 3,369

Union Election Commission 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3

MNM MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNNMNM The measures it is taking are even softer than MNM the ones in other countries MNM THE State Administration Council has been discharging the duties of the State for a month now. The nation was peaceful

MNM during the first week of its administration, but riots and protests have been occurring since the second week. Those demon- MNM strations are caused by the persons who are disgruntled by the action taken against the vote-rigging amidst the COVID-19 prevention and containment restrictions. The is controlling the situation by using minimum force and

NN through the least harmful means. The MPF is doing its work in accordance with democracy practices and the measures it NN is taking are even softer than the ones in other countries. N N

N (Excerpt from the speech to the meeting of the State Administration Council made by N the Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman N N Senior General on 2 March 2021) N N

MNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNMMNN MoALI discusses comprehensive development project implementations

UNION MINISTER for Agricul- to obtain the necessary projects ture, Livestock and Irrigation U in accordance with the projects Tin Htut Oo attended the coordi- being carried out by the Ministry; nation meeting on the effective the completion of projects being implementation of the compre- implemented with the support hensive development projects loans in a timely manner; adapt- for the entire agricultural sector ing production practices to adapt yesterday morning in Nay Pyi to the current changing climate; Taw. the development of plans for At the meeting, the Union the transformation of livestock Minister U Tin Htut Oo said that farming and plans for sustainable in the transformation of Myan- socio-economic development in mar’s economy, the agricultural rural areas and implementation sector will focus on food security of plans to minimize wasteful and as well as job creation, adding the efficient use of water from dams Union Minister U Tin Htut Oo chairs the MoALI coordination meeting in Nay Pyi Taw on 10 March 2021. necessity to include plans that and river reservoirs. will cover not only crop and fish the development of long-term local development plans in the states and regions; coordination The meeting was also at- production but also the entire plans for the production of key implementation of the projects by with the regional organization, tended by officials from the im- production process to the final crops, including rice, for the the Agricultural sector in order inter-country cooperation pro- plementation of comprehensive stage in implementing projects. food and nutrition of the next to narrow the development gap grammes and international fi- development of the agricultural The meeting also discussed 100 million people; including between urban and rural areas, nancial assistance programmes sector.—MNA

Union civil service board holds meeting (1/2021) CHAIRMAN of the Union Civil stitutes of Civil Service discussed Service Board U Than Swe ad- the review of operational condi- dressed the first quarterly coor- tions for the first quarter from dination meeting (1/2021) of the January to March and further Union Civil Service Board yes- plans and the Chairman coordi- terday afternoon in Nay Pyi Taw. nated the meeting. The Permanent Secretaries, The coordination meeting Directors-General and Rectors was also attended by the mem- and the Deputy Permanent Sec- bers of the Union Civil Service retary from the Union Civil Ser- Board, U Sitt Aye, U San Myint, vice Board, Chairman’s Office, Daw Khin Myo Myint, U Ye Na- UCSB Chair presides over the first quarterly coordination meeting 1/2021 in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. departments and the Central In- ing.—MNA Request to Public 1. Democracy practices have granted the public for freedom of speech, practices and living. Such freedoms should not harm others. Diverse views of others should be understood, but should not be disturbed or harassed. However, with the reason of human rights, some persons are now under pressured, harassed and threatened in breaching the laws. Undisciplined acts could lead to tarnish the image of democracy. 2. For preventing destructive actions against stability of the state, safety of the public and rule of law, it is also required to proper actions in line with the law. 3. All the people who favour justice, freedom, equality and safety are requested to oppose breaching the laws and prevent such actions for the benefit of country and people. 11 MARCH 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Five future programmes of State Administration Council

1. The Union Election Commission will be reconstituted to carry out tasks that should be done, including inspection of voting lists in accordance with the law. 2. Effective measures will be taken for the prevention of current infectious COVID-19 with added momentum. 3. Efforts will be made to recover businesses that faced loss caused by COVID-19 in various ways as quickly as possible. 4. Emphasis will be placed on restoring eternal peace in the entire nation in line with agreements from the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) as much as possible. 5. When missions will be accomplished in accord with provisions of the state of emergency, a free and fair multiparty democracy election will be held in accordance with the Constitution (2008), and further tasks will be undertaken to hand over State duty to the winning party meeting the standards of democracy.

MoSWRR discusses national strategic plan for youth policy (2020-2024) and establishment of Myanmar youth committee

THE Ministry of Social Welfare, ities for youth development and Relief and Resettlement held the his ministry is in charge of provid- coordination meeting on National ing services for children, youth, Strategic Plan for Youth Policy women, people with disability and (2020-2024) and establishment of elders, adding that cooperation the Myanmar Youth Committee will be continued with relevant yesterday morning in Nay Pyi ministries and organizations. Taw. The Director-General and The meeting was attended by the Deputy Director-General for Union Minister for Social Welfare, Social Welfare Department dis- Relief and Resettlement Dr Thet cussed Myanmar’s youth policy, Thet Khine, Deputy Minister U the development of the strategic Aung Tun Khine, the Permanent plan for youth policy (2020-2024) Secretary, the Director-General, and proposals for reforming the Deputy Directors-General and of- Myanmar Youth Committee. ficials. At the meeting, the Union In the afternoon, the Deputy Minister said young people are Minister and party inspected the the country’s future as children Department of Social Welfare, are for the families and it is such Disaster Management Depart- MoSWRR Union Minister Dr Thet Thet Khine chairs the coordination meeting on 10 March 2021. an honour for her ministry to take ment, Rehabilitation Department responsibility for youth affairs. the National Strategic Plan for programmes on forming a youth ships and districts. and the Emergency Management She called on the discussion of Youth Policy (2020-2024) which committee in Nay Pyi Taw Coun- The Deputy Minister said it Centre and greeted the staff.— implementation programmes for have been published and further cil, states and regions and town- is not possible to stop the activ- MNA

Obstructers arrested with Security forces clear entrance and exit of handmade mine in Mayangon Ma Hlwa Gone station compound SECURITY forces in Mayangon Township arrested obstructers with a handmade mine while conducting law enforcement and community peacekeeping operations, according to a statement from the Myanmar Police Force. The statement said Khine Zaw Oo, 31, Aung Ko Oo, 41 and Hein Zaw Aung, 19, residents of the ward (Ga) in Mayangon Township attacked the security forces around 10:55 pm on 9 March with slingshots and rocks. Despite the warning from the security forces, Khine Zaw Oo threw a handmade mine to them and hurt his right hand. They were arrested with slingshots, rocks, handmade mines, a bag with NLD party flag and a hand phone and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.—MNA

Security forces are inspecting the basic foodstuffs for CDM workers yesterday.

AS the CDM participants blocked the entrance and exit 5 am on 10 March and complet- blocked the entrance and exit of the station compound with ed the operation at 9 am. of the Ma Hlwa Gone station sandbags and threatened the It found K3million worth of compound in Mingala Taung non-CDM staff by force daily, rice, cooking oil, salt, eggs, on- Nyunt Township, the security it said. ion and seasoning power donat- forces had to remove these ma- According to the tip-off, the ed by organizations for CDM terials, according to the state- security forces conducted ap- participants at the clinic of the ment of the Myanmar Police propriated security operation station and the security forces Force. in the Ma Hlwa Gone station detained 7 men for further in- Three were arrested for using handmade mines to attack the security forces. The CDM participants compound step by step starting vestigation, it read.—MNA 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5

Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Nine Objectives

1. Political affairs sectors of the economy as well (a) Building of a Union based on democracy and federalism in practising genuine (b) Stability of market economy and inviting international investments to develop disciplined multiparty democracy in a full fairness manner the economy of entire ethnic people (B) Emphasizing of restoration of eternal peace for the entire nation in line with (c) Encouragement of local businesses to create employment opportunities to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) be able to produce many products of the State (c) Continuous practising of the “principle” of peaceful co-existence among countries by holding up the independent, active and non-aligned foreign 3. Social affairs policy (a) For ensuring of dynamism of Union spirit which is genuine patriotic spirit (b) Following customs and traditions of all ethnic nationalities and preservation 2. Economic affairs and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national characters (a) Further development of production based on agriculture and livestock (c) Enhancement of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation breeding through modern techniques and all-round development of other

Myanmar Navy Vessel repatriates Myanmar fishery workers from India MYANMAR Navy Vessel (Tabin Shwe Htee) led by Colonel Kyaw Lin Zaw of Myanma (Navy) left for India to bring back the Myanmar fishery workers stranded at Andaman Island of India on 6 March in accordance with the instruction of State Administration Council Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior Gen- eral Min Aung Hlaing. The military ship Tabin Shwe Htee arrived at Port Blair of Andaman Island in India on 7 March noon and Indian offi- cials transferred a total of 70 Myanmar marine workers on 8 March. The military officials conducted health checks on the Myanmar returnees from India are seen undergoing healthcare services and COVID-19 rules yesterday. marine workers and provided The medical teams provid- Naval Command Brig-Gen antine centres in accordance will also create job opportuni- food and clothes. The ship left ed security measures, health- Htein Win and other military with the COVID-19 health rules. ties for them. for Myanmar on 9 March and care services including exercise personnel of the Navy warmly They will be then transferred A total of 1,156 Myanamr it drove a total of 830 nautical programmes and entertainment welcomed the Myanmar return- to the Ministry of Social Wel- nationals were brought back miles for a round trip and ar- programmes on the ship for the ees from India. fare, Relief and Resettlement home from foreign countries in rived at the No (3) jetty of Yan- returnees. The returnees are current- for their returns to respective the State Administration Coun- gon yesterday afternoon. Commander of Central ly placed at Tatmadaw’s quar- regions and states. The officials cil term.—MNA

Handmade mines confiscated in North Okkalapa and Insein townships

WHILE clearing roadblocks in North Okkalapa confiscated. and Insein townships, handmade mines were Similarly, during the riot control in Insein confiscated, according to the statement of My- Township, 4 men including Aeik Pan, 35, were anmar Police Force. arrested and confiscated 13 Redbull containers The statement said security forces have filled with gunpowder and investigation are un- accelerated activities for the rule of law and derway to take action against those, who devised peace in the country by patrolling day and night, handmade mines, in accordance with the law. maintaining riots and clearing roadblocks set As rioters have transformed the peaceful by rioters. protests into violent ones by using explosive While the security forces were removing devices in various places, people should avoid roadblocks put by rioters at the intersection protests to prevent unwanted injury and report of Thudamar road and Nweni road in North to the relevant departments when suspected Okkalapa road in the afternoon of 9 March, two items were found in the neighbourhood, accord- 13 handmade mines mad of Redbull containers were seized. handmade mines made of plastic pipes were ing to the state of Myanmar Police Force.—MNA Public information

Yangon Administration Council is working with relevant departments to help the businesses in the region. People are informed to contact the following phone numbers to get assistance for their small and medium-scaled businesses and investments which are facing some delays and working to do new businesses. Phone numbers: 01 830 1975, 01830 2175 Region Administration Council 11 MARCH 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Organizations, persons from Malaysia, Korea make illegal financial support for CDM

four years ago in accordance 2021 and U Aung Zaw Htwe Shwe Kabar (shoe shop) and with the terms and conditions member of Shwepyitha NLD Shwe Hnin Si (electronic shop) of the respective bank. received the money. Then, he at No (004) of no (22) apartment, When the illegal financial transferred money to support 85 B (11) street in Yuzana Garden flows were investigated, the Thamine and Kanbe railway sta- City in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) donors from local and foreign tion staff on 27 February 2021. Township. countries transferred money to Moreover, Ko Myo (aka) Similarly, Yan Naing Tun this team to support CDM staff. Aung Myo Naing (Shwe Myan- (chairman of the NLD Unifi- The following persons living mar Parahita Team) from Sel- cation Committee—Korea in Malaysia collected the cash angor, Aung Thant Nyunt (aka) branch) in Korea organized an donation and illegally trans- Ni Laing Oo Aung owner of We Anti-Coup Committee (Korea) ferred to Myanmar. Love Motherland-MM Malaysia on 7 February and his second The cash donations by Art- account from Li-Ning and Dar leader Soe Moe Thu collected hawka Health Foundation in Se- Toot Zaw Min Than (vice-chair cash donations at account no nine of Johor were transferred of Kapone funeral service team) 312-0031-6030-71 of Nonghyup to Khine Mye Taw Lat Myar led from Kapone also collected cash Bank with the name of Yan Na- by Dal Oh Sayadaw U Thu Min- donations and transferred in ing Tun and transferred 1685 gala in Hmawbi Township and illegal ways. million Korea Won (K208.6mil- Daw Myint Myint Khin Pe (aka) These organizations and lion) to Myanmar for CDM staff Shwe Zee Kwat, wife of U Kyaw persons from Malaysia made via Korea money transfer ser- Thu is member of that team. illegal money transfer of vices on 19,23,24 and 27 Febru- Presiding Sayadaw U Zagara 54949.89 Malaysia ringgit (about ary and 3 March and they also Buddhi of Yadanar Yama mon- K18.8million) via Wave Money transferred to Thailand to make astery in Selangor collected and other unofficial money money transfer to Myanmar via cash donations for CDM staff transfer services. Most of the Thai agents. in Myanmar, Ko Thet(aka) Thet donations were transferred to Therefore, the people Dar Toot Zaw Min Than (L) vice-chair of Kapone funeral service team, is Khine Soe (Nhalone Hla Parah- U Kyaw Thu, chair of Funeral should report to the nearest seen receiving cash donations for CDM. ita Youth Blood Donation Team) Service Team (Yangon) and his military command and police THE organizations and persons inventory seized by the securi- in Kuala Lumpur also collected wife Daw Myint Myint Khin Pe stations if they find the money living in Malaysia and Korea are ty forces from Funeral Service cash donations and transferred (aka) Daw Shwe Zee Kwat. transfer agents and suspects illegally providing financial as- Team (Yangon) on 9 March, it to Myanmar to support 20 CDM The illegal money transfer and action will be taken against sistance for CDM in Myanmar. was the fixed deposit account staff in Shwepyitha and those was served by the house of Dar those hide the suspects at According to the financial of K2 billion and saved since died in protest on 26 February Toot Zaw Min Than in Thakayta, home.—MNA Leaders of All Burma Federation of Security forces detain 37 Students Unions arrested rioters across country

THE leaders of the former All Aung (alumni of 1996 batch) Nway San (Secretary) from SECURITY forces detained a and regulations. Although Burma Federation of Students were also included. Yangon University of Foreign total of 37 rioters yesterday, there were not mass protests Unions (former ABFSU) and Kyaw Ko Ko, who led the Languages (YUFL) Students according to the statement of in various areas yesterday, se- the leaders of the current All riot, fled in an ambulance un- Union; Htoo Aye Lin (Chair) the Myanmar Police Force. curity forces had to disperse Burma Federation of Students der the name of San Tun Aung, from Cooperative University Rioters across the country the crowd with riot control Unions (ABFSU) have been ar- claiming that he was tired, and Students Union (Thanlyin); have been doing mass protests, agent in some townships and rested. is being prosecuted. Zaw Htet Naing (Vice-Chair fast posting videos and pictures detained 37 rioters. In the afternoon of 3 According to the confes- arrested) from Yangon Uni- taken during the riots on social It has been found that March, 2021, All Burma Fed- sion of Wai Yan Phyo Moe, the versity of Education Students media and immediate crowd many young people are not eration of Student Unions (for- Vice-Chair of the ABFSU and Union; Pyae Phyo Zaw (Chair) dispersal in accordance with aware of their future and are mer ABFSU) led by Kyaw Ko the students involved in the and Kyaw Kyaw Lin (Secre- the incitement and information participating in demonstra- Ko, Lynn Htet Naing (a) James, federation. The main leaders tary) from Yangon West Uni- shared on social media. tions by following the incite- current ABFSU and other stu- of the riot are as follow: versity Students Union; Moe Security forces also have ments behind and confronting dent unions in Yangon, CSOs Kyaw Ko Ko, Lynn Htet Na- Thwe from Generation Wave been conducting riot control in the security forces in the front led by Generation Wave (GW) ing (a) James, Moe Htet Nay, (GW); Thet Swe Win from Fu- accordance with the law, rules line. —MNA and Future Nation Alliances Aye Aung (arrested) from for- ture Nation Alliances (FNA); (FNA), in collaboration with mer ABFSU; Thant Nyi Nyi Win Phoe Saung from NLD; Myo NLD, ALD, DPNS by over 1,000 (Chair) and Wai Yan Phyo Moe Kyaw from ALD and Aung Moe people conducted Civil Disobe- (Vice-Chair, arrested) from the Zaw, Hnin Hnin Hmwe and Ei dience Movement in front of current ABFSU; Min Han Htet Thinzar Maung from DPNS Request to health workers the Tamwe Township Police (Chair) who involved in remov- and Kyaw Ni and Phoe Kyaw Station on Banyardala road. ing the national flag and secre- from Trade Union. 1. It is appreciated for the strenuous efforts of the medical The crowd was dispersed tary Thuta Kyaw from Dagon Twenty-three people men- doctors, nurses, medical experts and other health works by sound bombs and tear University Students Union; Nyi tioned above including Kyaw at the respective departments under the Ministry of Health and Sports at the front-line in the fight against gas bombs and a total of 188 Zaw (Chair), Aung Kaung Sett Ko Ko, were charged under prevention, containment and treatment of Coronavirus men, 200 women and 1 monk (Information), Hayman Soe Section 505-A of the Criminal Disease 2019 (COVID-19). was detained. Among them, Nyunt (Secretary), Lay Pyay Code at Tamway and Mayan- 2. As the vaccination programme of COVID-19 is being con- Vice-Chair of ABFSU Wai Yan Soe Moe (responsible for stu- gon police stations and it is ducted for the public and the real-time healthcare services Phyo Moe, Lay Pyay Soe Moe, dent rights, arrested), Hpone reported that those who found are required for the people, all the staff members at the Zaw Htet Naing, Aung Phone Htet Naung (Education, ar- them can report to the nearest respective departments under the Ministry of Health and Maw, Hpone Htet Naung, who rested) and Aung Hpone Maw police stations and those who Sports are strongly urged to return to their duties with were members of ABFSU and (responsible for research, hide them will be taken effec- taking the well-being of patients into consideration. Ministry of Health and Sports Thuta Soe (Yankin Education arrested) from Yangon Uni- tive legal action in accordance 8 February 2021 College Student Union), Aye versity Students Union; Nway with the law. —MNA 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL NEWS 7 Greenback-Kyat exchange rate drops over K20 per dollar in over 2 weeks The exchange rate of the US dollar This year, the exchange rate has been on the decline against My- moved in the range of K1,465-1,493 anmar Kyat in the domestic curren- in January, K1,436-1,465 in February, cy market, a dropping by over K20 K1,320-1,445 in March, K1,395-1,440 in over two weeks, according to the in April, K1,406-1,426 in May, K1,385- Central Bank of Myanmar. 1,412 in June, K1,367-1,410 in July, The rate went down from K1,447 K1,335-1,390 in August, K1,310-1,355 per dollar on 22 February to K1,423 in September, K1,282-1,315 in Octo- per dollar on 10 March in the domes- ber, K1,303-1,330 in November and tic exchange market. K1,324-1,403 in December. Similarly, the domestic gold In the last six months in 2019, price is also dropping in the market. the rates were fixed at K1,508-1,517 The price per tical (0.578 ounces, or in July, K1,510-1,526 in August, 0.016 kilograms) of gold was around K1,527-1,565 in September, K1,528- K1,410.000 on 3 February but had 1,537 in October, K1,510-1,524 in dropped to K1,325,000 by 10 March. November and K1,485-1,513 in De- In the domestic market in 2021, cember. the highest and lowest exchange On 20 September 2018, the dol- rate is currently fixed around lar exchange rate hit a record high K1,327-1,345 in January and K1,330- of K1,650 in the local exchange mar- In the domestic market in 2021, the highest and lowest exchange rate is currently fixed around 1,447 in February. ket. — NN/GNLM K1,327-1,345 in January and K1,330-1,447 in February. External trade drastically drops by $3.37 bln as of 26 Feb

Myanmar’s external trade between 1 the country’s import was valued at $6.29 tile Marine Development Association. to reduce the trade deficit by screening October and 26 February in the cur- billion, showing a decrease of $2.223 bil- Furthermore, the current politi- luxury import items and boosting exports. rent financial year 2020-2021 shrank to lion compared with the last FY. cal conditions drag down the trade. At Under the National Planning Law for US$12.75 billion, a sharp drop of $3.37 Both sea trade and border trade present, the traders have a transaction the Financial Year 2020-2021, Myanmar billion compared with the corresponding dropped amid the coronavirus impacts. problem triggered by the shutdown of the intends to reach an export target of US$16 period of the FY2019-2020, according to The neighbouring countries tightened private banks, a market observer shared billion and import at $18 billion. the Ministry of Commerce. border security and limit the trading his opinion. The Ministry of Commerce is focus- During the same period in the pre- time to contain the spread of the virus. Myanmar exports agricultural prod- ing on reducing the trade deficit, export vious FY, the trade stood at $16.12 bil- Pandemic-induced container shortage ucts, animal products, minerals, forest promotion and market diversification. lion, according to data released by the pushed up the freight rates to almost products, and finished industrial goods, Since 2011, the Ministry of Commerce ministry. triple in Myanmar, causing delays for while it imports capital goods, raw in- has adhered to its reform policy. A se- During the past five months, My- traders. dustrial materials, and consumer goods. ries of moves to liberalize and open the anmar’s export was worth over $6.45 Additionally, some ocean liners sus- The country’s export sector relies economy have been introduced through billion, which plunged from $7.6 billion pended cargo transport from Myanmar, more on the agricultural and manufac- policy development to improve the trade registered a year-ago period. Meanwhile, according to the Myanmar Mercan- turing sectors. The government is trying environment. — KK/GNLM

Myanmar natural rubber price soar to nearly K1,000 per pound on weak global trend

However, the natural rubber hit Secretary U Khaing Myint. per tonne, while the global rate up to K1,000 per pound at the Thailand is buying Myan- is at $2,200 per tonne, U Khaing end of 2020. mar’s natural rubber at a good Myint stated. Myanmar’s rubber is priced price through the black market Rubber is primarily pro- lower than the international rate in Payathonzu, Kawthoung and duced in Mon and Kayin states owing to raw material variability. Myeik towns. As a result of this, and Taninthayi, Bago, and Yan- Rubber price stood at US$2,600 the government needs to strictly gon regions in Myanmar. As per tonne in 2020-end in global control illegal rubber exports, per 2018-2019 rubber season’s market, whereas Myanmar rub- MRPPA stated. data, there are over 1.628 million ber fetches only $2,100 per pound. Thailand re-exports those acres of rubber plantations in “The uniformity is an impor- illegally imported rubber under Myanmar, with Mon State ac- tant quality measure. Tyre man- its origin label. This being so, we counting for 497,153 acres, fol- ufacturers do not need to change want to earn the country of origin lowed by Taninthayi Region with the formula in the production label, said the MRPPA secretary. 348,344 acres and Kayin State process because of raw materi- Additionally, the natural rub- with 270,760 acres. About 300,000 al risks. Product uniformity can ber is estimated at K1,300 per tonnes of rubber is produced an- bring sustainable development pound in Thailand, whereas My- nually across the country. Seven- Rubber is primarily produced in Mon and Kayin states and Taninthayi, for both sides. If there is no raw anmar’s rubber is priced about ty per cent of rubber produced Bago, and Yangon regions in Myanmar. material variability and risk fac- K400 lower than their prices, he in Myanmar goes to China. It is The price of domestic natural week of March 2021. tor, the price will automatically added. also shipped to Singapore, Indo- rubber jumped to nearly K1,000 Myanmar’s natural rubber go up,” MRPPA Chair U Aung “Myanmar’s rubber has raw nesia, Malaysia, Viet Nam, the per pound as global rubber is in a price is tracking the global rates, Myint Htoo affirmed. material variability and it may Republic of Korea, India, Japan, bull market, Mon State’s rubber Myanmar Rubber Planters and “Myanmar’s rubber body is lead to quality compliance issues, and other countries, according to market data showed. Producers Association (MRPPA) endeavouring to export its natu- process inconsistency, productiv- the MRPPA. The natural quality rubber stated. ral rubber with the country of ori- ity problem and high input cost. Myanmar yearly exports was priced at K750 per pound The pandemic hinders in- gin labelling to external markets. Meanwhile, Thailand’s rubber over 200,000 tonnes of natural in late January 2021, while it ternational producers. Conse- Nevertheless, illegal exports are is priced at a premium due to rubber to foreign countries, reached K950-980 per pound (for quently, natural rubber prices happening and it contributes to its quality and consistency. Thai- generating income of over $200 RSS1 and RSS3) in the second went into a bear market in 2020. revenue losses,” added MRPPA land’s rubber fetches US$2,500 million. — GNLM 11 MARCH 2021 11 MARCH 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ ARTICLE 9

Modern farming Impact of COVID-19 ‘heavily felt’ by prisoners globally: UN Expert Objectives of 76th methods is key to Anniversary Armed overcoming challenges People incarcerated across the world are being “disproportionately affected” by the COVID-19 Forces Day pandemic according to a UN expert on prison reform. FOR the Tatmadaw to join hands with the entire nation to in agro-sector safeguard democracy, which is the aspiration of all the nation- alities of the country, from deviating from its path, in accord yanmar has made sincere efforts to gain significant n Wednesday, the impact in mitigating the impact of the with the basic principles of the Constitution, while observing achievements in promoting the productivity in from the of the virus in prison set- pandemic in prisons. The conse- Our Three Main National Causes, which is the national policy; agricultural sector in the past decades. tings is being discussed at quences are particularly severe M O To protect the people from all dangers including natural However, on the other side, environmental degradation, loss the 14th UN Congress on Crime in prison systems that have been of biodiversity, food wastes, weakness in the security of the life of Prevention and Criminal Justice over-stretched to start with, in- disasters at any time and in any situation and to provide all- workers in the food production chain, and the impact impacts from which is underway in Kyoto, Ja- cluding due to systemic neglect, round assistance for ensuring social security of the people; the COVID-19 pandemic on food supply chains and on food systems pan. a lack of staffing and other re- To restore eternal peace based on NCA, without deviat- are continuing ongoing occurring. Philipp Meissner is a prison sources. That has led to poor ing from Our Three Main National Causes, as the cessation When it comes to tackling the above challenges, we need to reform expert at the UN Office on prison conditions, for example of armed conflicts is the principal requirement in realizing take consideration into the irrigation sector which is also directly Drugs and Crime (UNODC). UN insufficient sanitation, hygiene impacted by climate change. News spoke to him ahead of the and health services. democracy; Annual data on the water storage capacity in the dams and the event in which he is participating. Prison overcrowding, which To build a strong and compact Standard Army, which has volume of irrigation water it can provide to farmland is declining continues to affect a majority of the combat prowess and combat power, to effectively safeguard every year. How badly are prisoners countries worldwide, exponen- the State peace and stability and sovereignty. In this predictable situation, local farmers would also have to around the world being af- tially increases the challenges do their part to change their fected by COVID-19? posed by COVID-19 and the farming strategy quickly, cli- Prison systems and the actual feasibility of introducing mate wise. Market wise, they more than 11 million prisoners meaningful infection prevention Only good all must scrutinize which worldwide have been dispropor- and control measures. Barbed wire fencing surrounds a detention centre. PHOTO: UNSPLASH/HÉDI BENYOUNES would be the most beneficial tionately affected by COVID-19. Press briefing 2/2021 of Information and profitable crop. It’s estimated there are more What difficulties do national prisoners with access to health suspension of visits as well as demic, UNODC and others have ers, in particular those who are Team to be broadcast live preparation and Farmers, on their part, than 527,000 prisoners who have authorities face in fighting services free of charge and of a very restricted access, if at all, been very vocal about the need at risk or near the end of their can choose suitable crops become infected with the virus the pandemic in prison set- similar standard as provided in to rehabilitation programmes to firmly embed prisons, prison- sentences. It’s estimated that The press briefing 2/2021 of Information Team of the State and plan farming methods in 122 countries with more than tings? the community, is not ensured in and other constructive activities ers and prison personnel into the more than 700,000 prisoners have management Administration Council will be broadcast live on MRTV, and and inputs to ensure a good 3,800 fatalities in 47 countries. Already prior to the pandem- many countries. It is also crucial outside of accommodation areas. overall COVID-19 public health been authorized for release glob- harvest. With limited testing capacity ic, many prison systems strug- that international standards, in Not being able to see families and response of countries. While ally during the pandemic. How MITV and aired live on Myanma Radio starting from 2:00 pm can help the Ministry of Agriculture, in many jurisdictions and the rap- gled to even cater for the basic particular, the UN Standard Min- children over extended periods of many jurisdictions are heeding can the UN support improved on 11 March, at the meeting hall of theMinistry of Informa- Livestock and Irrigation, on idly evolving situation, the actual needs of prisoners and ensure imum Rules for the Treatment of time, has a serious impact on the these calls and have engaged prevention measures in prisons tion. — MNA country and its part, would review the number may be much higher. It prison health. Sufficient space, Prisoners, the so-called Nelson mental health and well-being of in commendable efforts, more globally?The United Nations is projects and draw plans to should also be recognized that nutrition and drinking water, ac- Mandela Rules, are adhered to. prisoners, including incarcerated needs to be done to fully address advocating for holistic prison re- ensure that the people in due to their close and regular cess to sanitary items and decent The atmosphere in pris- mothers and fathers, and signif- the plight of prisoners during form as well as a reexamination the people rural areas enjoy the bene- interaction with prisoners, prison sanitary facilities as well as prop- ons has become tense in many icantly aggravates the suffering the pandemic and to mitigate of the current scope of imprison- fits from the socio economic officers, health-care profession- er ventilation in accommodation countries, further nurtured by inherent in a situation of impris- the risk of COVID-19 in prisons; ment with a view to addressing development projects. als and others working in pris- and working areas, are not a giv- anxieties, fears and uncertain- onment. that should include vaccination over-incarceration and prison Myanmar Daily Weather Report overcome With Myanmar experi- ons, also face an enhanced risk en in many prisons around the ties amongst both prisoners and programmes. overcrowding. (Issued at 7:00 pm Wednesday 10 March 2021) encing the impact of climate of infection. Undoubtedly, prisons world. And access to personal prison officials. Prison riots and Is enough attention being Specifically, UNODC has en- BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy over the South predictable and change, the agricultural, live- are high-risk environments for protective equipment (PPE), in- other security incidents in around paid by national authorities What solutions are being gaged with national prison and Bay and a few cloud over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere stock and irrigation sector, COVID-19 for those who live and frared thermometers or testing 50 countries have showcased the to the plight of prisoners dur- found to stopping the spread correctional services from more over the Bay of Bengal. which is related with the cli- work there. capacities specific to COVID-19 importance of communicating ing the pandemic? of the virus in prisons? than 50 countries to assist in FORECAST VALID UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE unpredictable mate, needs innovation and is challenging. These factors around COVID-19 in a transpar- Prison management and One of the key issues for pris- enhancing measures to prevent 11 March 2021: Rain or thundershowers are likely to be iso- systematic management so Where are prisoners suffer- are aggravated by the typically ent manner and, as much as pos- services are a weak link in the ons is severe overcrowding and and control infections, to ensure lated in Upper Sagaing, Taninthayi Regions and Kachin State. disasters, and it can adapt to the changing ing most? weaker health profile of prison sible, with the active involvement criminal justice systems in many so many countries have sought continued adherence to minimum Degree of certainty is (60%). Weather will be partly cloudy in situation. The plans must The impact is heavily felt populations, including a higher of prisoners. countries. Prisoners constitute a to curb the continuous inflow of prison standards, as well as to Lower Sagaing, Mandalay, Yangon Regions and Shan, Chin, also focus on effective use by prisoners in the majority of prevalence of both communicable The measures adopted in segment of society which is easily prisoners; for example by issuing promote, in suitable cases, an Rakhine, Kayin, Mon States and generally fair in the remaining reduce their risk. of irrigation water without countries on all continents. Even and non-communicable diseases. many countries have typically forgotten by policymakers and suspended sentences for less se- increased use of alternatives to Regions and States. wastes. relatively well-resourced penal The principle of equivalence resulted in the further tightening the general public alike. rious crimes and by engaging in imprisonment. STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar Only good preparation systems face serious challenges of care, which should provide of prison regimes, including the From the outset of the pan- the emergency release of prison- Source: UN News waters. Wave height will be about (4-7) feet off and along My- and management can help anmar Coasts. the country and the people overcome predictable and unpredictable OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood disasters, and reduce their risk. of slight increase of day temperatures in Nay Pyi Taw, Man- A change in climate is being witnessed not year by year, but dalay, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyawady Regions and Kayah, Kayin, month by month. Crops that grew well in the past may no longer First Person: Fighting For Women’s Financial Freedom Mon States. show good yields due to climate change. FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation will ed- Around the world, the opportunities for women to lead successful, financially secure lives are being limited by government AREA FOR 11 March 2021: Generally fair weather. ucate and distribute as much news and information as possible to legislation, company policies and deep-rooted misogyny. The UN is leading efforts to give women more access to digital fi- FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA farmers. The government will help and assist them, but farmers FOR 11 March 2021: Partly cloudy. and peasants themselves must have the will to study. nancial tools, seen as essential to playing a full part in the global economy. FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING Planting methods and crops need to be changed. Continuous AREA FOR 11 March 2021: Generally fair weather. study must be undertaken and appropriate and timely changes n her role as a senior advisor women are able to take advantage ing financial equality for women, the benefits of digital reach wom- defined my identity, the United it best: “Money is the domain of made. at the UN Capital Develop- of digital finance, as a means of and International Women’s Day, en. I come from a lower-middle States and India. men. Society doesn’t view it as [a Encouraging modern farming methods which is adaptable to Iment Fund (UNCDF), which lifting them out of poverty. Ms. both held on 8 March. class income immigrant family woman’s] role to earn money, or climate change is playing an important role in helping farmers, makes public and private finance Harihareswara spoke to UN News “I would describe myself as a and I am first generation Indi- A lack of agency her right to make financial deci- who are important for our country’s economy as well as for the work for the world’s poorest ahead of an online panel discus- digital finance and inclusive dig- an-American. I grew up on a This quote from the Wom- sions”. This is true for many of food sufficiency of our people, to overcome predictable challenges. people, Nandini Harihareswara sion, involving UNCDF, The World ital economies professional who budget. But my dreams always en and Money report, published the countries we work in. focuses on ensuring that more Bank and other partners, promot- really cares about making sure bridged the two countries that by the Gates Foundation, says Source: UN News 11 MARCH 2021 10 ARTICLE/LOCAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

It is better if a civil servant chooses to join CDM with his own conscious decision rather than being forced to do so.

Interviewer: Mone Muyar Moe

ERE are the voices of joining CDM. Sometimes I even civil servants and peo- want to quit my job because of Hple from my interview, stress. We have to rely on salary who are facing difficulties due for living, therefore, I expect to the Civil Service Movement to get paid my salary. I neither The situation is that we are being treated as (CDM). want to involve in politics nor Civil Servant Daw Win understand it. the enemy if we don’t join CDM. The worst (not her real name) The situation outside is I had never thought that that staff who don’t join CDM I would have to go to the of- are being treated as an enemy. thing is that some people are bullying staff fice with difficulties and work Besides, we are also scared stealthily like this. I believed of being in a riot on the way. who don’t join CDM on social media with that being a public servant is do- We are indeed stressed. I have ing a righteous job. We are not some friends who join CDM, their photos and we don’t feel safe day after stealing from others or we are and staying among them makes not doing the business in the me uncomfortable. I don’t want wrong ways. I have been work- to blame them. Truth to be told, day. I chose to be a civil servant although ing as a civil servant for over I want only peace. 20 years with a small amount the salary is not attractive because I want to of salary but with dignity. The Ma Zin Mar Win from current situation is that I have Sagaing Region (not her work peacefully and stably. to go to work stealthily and real name) when I arrive there, I can’t get When I went to the bank inside the office from the front to transfer the salary for staff, door. It has been quite a while the bank manager said the staff that I didn’t take the lunch box of the bank were participating gone and I had to return home we are going through, they are to work. When I go back home, in the CDM movement and and finally on 3 March, I could just asking what they want and U Win Zaw (not his real I have to look out to get out of couldn’t reach them. He said withdraw the money. taking photos and it’s really ir- name) the office. Because I am scared the staff locked their computer There were only 8 or 9 staff ritating. We just heard rumours I think public service de- I would be in danger. I used to with passwords, transferring who were still left in the bank. to close offices and markets partments shouldn’t be forced stay late at work but I don’t dare or withdrawing money can’t be I really thank them as they from 8 March to 10 March. We to join CDM. For example, to do so. I because there is vari- done. didn’t join CDM. If not, I don’t have no idea what we will have the Municipal department is ous news outside saying to drag The Yangon Head office think I can pay for my staff. I to go through. We just want to responsible to clean garbage the staff who don’t join CDM transferred money on 24 Feb- appreciate them as they work work peacefully. We have nev- every day; providing water and or to protest in front of offices ruary and the money couldn’t thoroughly although they were er thought of what others are even cremation. There are of that don’t join CDM. The more be withdrawn till 25 February. tired. accusing. The situation is that course many other depart- I heard this news, the more So, I went again on the 26, but we are being treated as the en- ments including the Health- scared I am. However, I do go couldn’t withdraw. Therefore, I Civil Servant senior emy if we don’t join CDM. The care Department. If staff from to work. notified the situation to head of- clerk Daw Mary Cho (not worst thing is that some people those essential departments fice and they were also worried her real name) are bullying staff who don’t join join CDM, it is very likely for the Civil Servant Ma Eaint as it is the salary for staff. We By the time we all were CDM on social media with their public to face difficulties. Actu- Nge (not her real name) were in trouble as we couldn’t worried because an official from photos and we don’t feel safe ally, it is better if a civil servant I am really disturbed by withdraw money from the bank. the department was COVID-19 day after day. I chose to be a chooses to join CDM with his the threatening posts on social The next day, I went again but positive, voices shouting to stop civil servant although the salary own conscious decision rather media to those who don’t join the person who was responsible working was really annoying. is not attractive because I want than being forced to do so. CDM. I am not interested in for the money withdrawal had They don’t think about what to work peacefully and stably. Translated.

YCDC strives for 3.3-mln-gallon water supply per day to Dala

THE Water & Sanitation De- from Yangon drinking water aid from the Japanese gov- lons of water will be construct- tion factory project. The sand partment under Yangon City supply camp to Dala Town- ernment, YCDC conducted ed in Dala township. Water filling work on 18.78 acres of Development Committee ship. This project could supply field inspection tours for three will be distributed to Dala project land is being carried (YCDC) is making arrange- 3.3 million gallons of water. years starting from 2015. The town. The water pipeline con- out starting from the 2019- ments to supply sufficient Besides, the department water purification factory will nection project to Dala town 2020 financial year. water to Dala Township will be able to distribute and be constructed near Phaya is being implemented with the KFE engineering corpo- in the southern district of sell the 66,000 gallons of drink- Gyi Su village next to the spending of YCDC’s fund. ration company won the ten- Yangon. ing water daily by water con- Twante Canal. Then, the water The department heads der of the water purification The project will be devel- tainer vehicles to Kungyan- from the Twante Canal will be are conducting day and night factory. The estimate of the oped with the assistance of gon, Kawhmu and Twante extracted and refined. to construct the entrance whole project is ¥4.176 billion. the Japanese government. townships in the Yangon re- Also, pumping station and road of the project to carry The duration of the project is About 1 million gallons of gion. service reservoirs, which can out every season to prevent about two and a half years. — water is being supplied daily To be able to access the accommodate 3.3 million gal- the delay of the water purifica- Myo Min Thura/GNLM 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE/WORLD 11

Open letter to Ma Byaing By May Joe Phyu HE issue becomes fa- When we have different mous around us now directions, they personally Tis CDM. It is difficult to attack me without thinking say like a Myanmar saying: An of our friendship or ranks via There is Khin Pon Gyi Sal Par (10 persons ignorant person walks over the social network like Facebook. pot of gold. The informed per- Although we have learnt to re- who should be respected and never to be son digs it up. We can neither spect other people in Buddha get rid of nor ignore it as the teachings even if they were wronged) in Buddha teaching. Parents, people use various ways daily born one day ahead of us, they to get public attraction in this treat us as the enemy to oth- teachers and those who feed you just one movement. ers who supposed to be their No matter how hard they teachers or guides. time are the components of these ten try, I totally do not join the CDM There is Khin Pon Gyi Sal activities with my own stance. Par (10 persons who should highly-respectful persons. If people insult My opinion is just a simple one. be respected and never to be I was born into a governmen- wronged) in Buddha teaching. these persons, they will face only hardships tal staff’s family and I have to Parents, teachers and those serve the country when I finish who feed you just one time are throughout their life and will not free from my education. Being a citizen, I the components of these ten cast my vote for the party I like highly-respectful persons. If hell. and peacefully serve my duties. people insult these persons, There is a reason for say- they will face only hardships ing that. Some of my friends throughout their life and will entertain in front of the king. attacks. random. Such misdeeds shall and other young people join not free from hell. They are the All the people and king were The next story is about come back to doers, surely. CDM. They can do whatev- ones to rely on the income from satisfied with his talent and plum vendor Ma Byaing who They should not think of er they like. We cannot stop their job for their life survivals. honoured as their hero. But, was loved by the king and be- making enemies with their ac- them due to ethnics and human I remember a folktale I when he was asked who was his came queen for her beauty. She tive and well-educated or well- rights. The next one is that they have heard in my childhood. teacher, he replied he did not was killed by the anger of the versed friends full of empathy are educated persons and new It is just about plum seller Ma have any teacher as he was em- king as she forgot her real-life working together through thick generations and we have been Byaing who forgot her real barrassed to answer his teach- situation because, when her and thin. I really do not want working together for nearly one life and a cowboy who died for er was just an egret. Then, he brother came to meet her, she them to be like ‘Ma Byaing’ nor decade. insulting his teacher. I do not faced an incident during his denied he was not her brother. ‘Cowboy’ mentioned earlier. But, I cannot believe they want to say many things as you performance as the spear he Everyone knows about their life Let’s be free from deceiv- change their mindset in a short all know about it. threw into the air stuck in his background and other people ing each other! while. Although we were good Once a cowboy saw a fish- mouth and he died on the spot. also know this. When the kind Let’s be free from letting friends in our work field includ- ing way of egret and practised Therefore, I am worried knew all about it she was pun- down each other! ing education, social and health like egret, and became famous about those who insult the ished to death at the end. Dif- Let’s be free from impov- sectors, they now treat me like for throwing up the spear into teachers including colleagues ferent people have different life erishing each other! their enemy. It is just a doing the air and catching it with and friends as they would suffer backgrounds. No one should that I am really sad. his mouth. He got a chance to something bad for their verbal not attack others verbally at Translated.

WORLD NEWS TOP STORIES Russian mining giant pays $2bn Suspense in Iceland as dormant volcanic zone fine for Arctic spill shows signs of life Russian mining giant Norilsk Unusual seismic activity in a and tremor pulses related to Nickel announced on Wednesday volcanic zone near Iceland’s increased magma flow in the it had paid a nearly $2 billion fine capital Reykjavik that has Krysuvik volcanic system, for a giant fuel spill in the Arctic been dormant for almost 800 with the chances of an erup- last year. years has left experts stumped tion seen as pretty likely last Some 20,000 tonnes of diesel and searching for clues as to week. But since then, with no leaked into lakes and rivers near whether an eruption is immi- eruption forthcoming, doubts the northern city of Norilsk in nent. have arisen about whether May last year when a fuel reser- The eerie cone of Mount there will be one after all. voir collapsed at a power plant Some 20,000 tonnes of diesel leaked into lakes and rivers near the Keilir rises up over the lu- The Civil Protection Agen- northern city of Norilsk in May last year when a fuel reservoir collapsed owned by Norilsk Nickel. at a power plant owned by Norilsk Nickel. PHOTO: AFP nar-like landscape, just 25 cy on Monday said “we must President Vladimir Putin kilometres (15 miles) from continue to assume there is a declared a state of emergency on Wednesday that it had paid damage in the country’s history. Reykjavik, looming over the possibility of an eruption.” and ordered the mining con- 146.2 billion rubles ($1.9 billion) The company said last area now being closely moni- “This always has to be glomerate, which is owned by “for damage caused to the en- month it would not dispute a tored by vulcanologists for the taken seriously because it can one of Russia’s richest men vironment” by the May 29, 2020, court ruling holding it responsi- first signs of an eruption. change very fast,” Thorbjorg Vladimir Potanin, to pay for the leak. ble for the incident and ordering Iceland has been on high Agustsdottir, a seismologist at spill. Norilsk Nickel, also known It was the largest compen- the mining group to pay the pen- alert since last week after a Iceland GeoSurvey, told AFP. as Nornickel, said in a statement sation paid for environmental alty.—AFP series of small earthquakes —AFP 11 MARCH 2021 12 COVID-19: WORLD THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Bosnians ‘unhappy’ at lack of Covax vaccines, says FM

BOSNIA’S foreign minister voiced Srpska. anger on Tuesday that her coun- Neighbouring Serbia last try had yet to receive any of the week donated 10,000 AstraZene- promised vaccines from the EU- ca/Oxford vaccines, which will be backed Covax scheme, saying distributed in the country’s other Bosnians were “justifiably un- post-war entity, the Croat-Muslim happy”. federation. “We expect Covax to fulfil its German Foreign Minister contractual obligations,” Bosnian Maas said he regretted the de- Foreign Minister Bisera Turkovic layed start to the Covax rollout told a press conference during a but that the pace would pick visit to Berlin. up soon. Covax is set to deliver She said Bosnia had met its than a million vaccine doses to obligations and paid for more western Balkan countries “in the than 1.2 million doses through coming weeks and until the end of the international Covax scheme, May”, including 130,000 for Bos- a global vaccine-sharing effort, Medical staff attend to people arriving for a coronavirus test, at a hospital in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, nia-Herzegovina, he said. but “not a single dose” had ar- Aug. 10, 2020. PHOTO: AFP “I can understand that this rived to date. “Every day counts. We’re more than 5,000 deaths from Cov- looked elsewhere for help, pro- isn’t fast enough for many, and of “Our citizens are justifiably talking about people’s lives,” id-19, giving it one of the world’s curing some 22,000 doses of the course I see that there are others unhappy,” Turkovic told report- she said, in remarks translated highest per capita mortality rates Russian-made Sputnik V which is offering vaccines and who expect ers, speaking alongside German to German. The Balkan nation from the virus. being doled out in the country’s favourable political conduct in Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. of 3.5 million people has recorded Bosnian authorities have Serb-dominated half, Republika return,” Maas added. —AFP

17 European countries received AstraZeneca NEWS IN BRIEF batch suspected of link to death Sputnik V makers demand apology AUTHORITIES in Austria ceived the same batch, ABV ing: “We informed all Europe- in the European Medicines from EU medicines have stopped using a batch of 5300. an colleagues in the European Agency’s Pharmacovigilance AstraZeneca vaccines follow- Christa Wirthumer-Hoche, network as this batch, which Risk Assessment Committee agency ing a death and an illness of the head of Austrian public amounted to roughly a million (PRAC). two nurses. health agency AGES’ medi- doses in total, was sent to 17 AstraZeneca said all vac- THE makers of Russia’s Meanwhile, seventeen cines market supervisory body, European countries.” cines undergo strict quality Sputnik V vaccine Tuesday European countries have re- was quoted by Reuters as say- The case will be discussed controls. —AFP demanded an apology from the EU’s medicines regulator after a senior official warned Estonia to go into partial lockdown as Covid cases spike member states against hastily authorizing the jab, comparing emergency rollouts to “Russian coronavirus infection rate rose April 11 and the government roulette”. —AFP to the second highest in the will decide whether to extend world. depending on the situation Prime Minister Kaja in hospitals. Under the new England’s Kallas said the measures measures, all schools will be ‘Nightingale’ field were required as the health- shut down and parents will be hospitals to close care system was struggling, asked to send their children to adding that they would be in kindergartens only if absolute- EMERGENCY field hospitals place for at least a month. ly necessary. set up in England to treat “We haven’t yet learned Only shops selling basic patients with Covid-19 are to to live with the virus in a way necessities will stay open, close due to the fall in patient that would allow us to continue and restaurants will only of- numbers, the government said our daily life in the safest way fer takeaway service. Church on Tuesday. possible,” Kallas, who is cur- services will only be allowed Seven “Nightingale” hospi- rently self-isolating, said ahead outdoors with a maximum of tals were opened with fanfare Estonia already has its own system of electronic health of a government meeting on 10 people attending. during the first wave of the records. PHOTO: AFP Tuesday that is set to formally People will be allowed virus last year and the govern- approve the measures. out of their homes but must ment has put their total cost at ESTONIA will go into partial tic state’s prime minister said The new restrictions will maintain social distancing of £532 million ($738 million, 620 lockdown this week, the Bal- Tuesday, after its per-capita stay in effect at least until at least two metres. —AFP million euros). —AFP

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Should you submit [email protected] www.facebook.com/thegnlm a text longer than 500 words please be aware that your letter will be edited. 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ECON/AD 13 Equities Asian markets up but inflation fears keep traders in check advance Asian investors strug- equities rally. ritory. European markets gled to extend a global Those worries were also rose, with Frankfurt as US markets rally on Wednes- soothed Tuesday when tapping a new record day on concerns over the a closely watched sale high. inflation prospect of soaring infla- of new three-year US But Asia fluctuated tion and a hike in interest debt passed off without through the day Wednes- rates as the global econ- a hitch – helping push day. Hong Kong and To- muted omy explodes out of the yields down – though kyo were barely moved, European and US eq- coronavirus crisis. focus is now on the auc- though there were gains uities mostly pushed With US President tions of 10- and 30-year in Wellington, Taipei, Ma- higher and US inflation Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Treasuries on Wednes- nila, Mumbai, Bangkok remained muted as the handout-rich stimulus on day and Thursday. Weak and Jakarta. But Shang- massive $1.9-trillion the cusp of being passed, demand for seven-year hai, Sydney, Singapore stimulus programme focus on trading floors notes last week sparked and Seoul were in the Employees work on a car wire harness production line at a neared the legislative for weeks has been on factory in China. PHOTO: AFP a sharp sell-off across red. finish line on Wednes- the impact of an expected world markets. Cathay Pacific day. spending splurge by the Treasury yields have the Federal Reserve will The news provided tanked 1.8 per cent in This year’s global government and pent- climbed in recent months have to begin winding a much-needed boost to Hong Kong after the trou- equities rally has re- up Americans as they to one-year highs as deal- back the ultra-loose mon- Wall Street, where the bled carrier announced a cently hit an air pocket emerge from lockdowns ers sell up in expectation etary policies – including tech-rich Nasdaq soared record US$2.8 billion loss over fears over the pros- with plenty of spare cash. that higher inflation will record low interest rates 3.7 per cent, while the last year as it was side- pect of soaring inflation In reaction to that, eat into their returns. – that have been a key Dow and S&P 500 were swiped by the impact of and rising interest rates benchmark 10-year This has fanned fears driver of the year-long also well in positive ter- coronavirus. —AFP as the global economy emerges from the dead- ly coronavirus crisis. As approval of Bid- en’s vast Covid-19 stim- CLAIMS DAY NOTICE ulus nears, investor M.V EVER CHANT VOY. NO. (0231-028N) focus has been on the Consignees of cargo carried on M.V EVER CHANT impact of an expected VOY. NO. (0231-028N) are hereby notified that the post-lockdown spending vessel will be arriving on 11-3-2021 and cargo will be splurge by the govern- discharged into the premises of HPT where it will lie at ment and Americans. the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Thus, markets Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am were paying keen at- to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now tention to US consumer declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo price inflation data for from the Vessel. February, which in the No claims against this vessel will be admitted after the Claims Day. event rose only by 0.1 Phone No: 2301185 per cent over the month Shipping Agency Department excluding volatile food Myanma Port Authority and energy prices. Agent For: Annual “core” in- M/S EVERGREEN MARINE (S'PORE) PTE., LTD flation, actually dipped a tenth of a percentage point to 1.3 per cent. “The key takea- CLAIMS DAY NOTICE way from the report is M.V BLPL BLESSING VOY. NO. (2103S) the recognition that it didn’t contain any head- Consignees of cargo carried on M.V BLPL BLESSING VOY. NO. (2103S) are hereby notified that line surprises to fan the the vessel will be arriving on 11-3-2021 and cargo will be flames of inflation con- discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie cerns,” said Patrick J. at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the O’Hare at Briefing.com. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Inflation concerns Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now had recently pushed declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo investors to sell their from the Vessel. holdings of government No claims against this vessel will be admitted after bonds, as they worried the Claims Day. that inflation would eat Phone No: 2301185 into their returns. Fears Shipping Agency Department Myanma Port Authority that inflation would Agent For: force the Federal Re- serve to begin winding M/S BLPL SHIPPING LINE back ultra-loose mone- tary policies -- includ- ing record low interest rates -- that have been a key driver of the year- Call long equities rally, saw 09251022355 investors sell off equi- 09974424848 ties.—AFP 11 MARCH 2021 14 GLOBAL AFFAIRS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR South Korea to pay 13.9% more for US troop presence

South Korea has agreed to pay Trump administration’s initial 13.9 per cent more towards the demand of $5 billion a year. cost of the US troop presence The new pact “again re- on the peninsula, its foreign affirmed the need for a stable ministry said Wednesday, in a presence of US troops in Ko- six-year deal resolving an issue rea,” Seoul’s foreign ministry that festered under the Trump said in a statement, adding it administration. resolved a vacuum that had The financial dispute had lasted for about 15 months. bedevilled the two allies’ se- Both governments an- curity alliance after former nounced earlier this week that president Donald Trump -- who they had reached an agree- had a transactional approach ment in principle, but the to foreign policy -- repeatedly amounts involved were only accused South Korea of free- confirmed on Wednesday. loading. The new deal must still be Washington stations approved by the South Korean around 28,500 troops in South legislature. Korea to defend it from the The agreement came as nuclear-armed North Korea, Seoul and Washington kicked which invaded the South in off their annual military train- South Korea has agreed to pay Washington $1.03 billion for the US military presence on the peninsula this 1950, and protect US interests ing on Monday, which has been year. PHOTO: AFP in northeast Asia. scaled down from the usual Under the new deal, Seoul with annual increases there- The sum represents a paying under the previous level due to the pandemic, with has agreed to pay 1.18 trillion after linked to its defence 13.9 per cent increase on the agreement, which expired in no large-scale physical troop won ($1.03 billion) for 2021, budget. roughly $920 million Seoul was 2019 -- but is a far cry from the involvement. —AFP

Libya lawmakers approve interim govt in NEWS key step towards elections IN BRIEF resulting in multiple forces vying President of Honduras helped smuggle for power. tonnes of cocaine into US: prosecutor “This will be the government of all Libyans,” interim Prime Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez helped smuggle Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah tonnes of cocaine into the United States, a US prosecutor said Tues- said, in a brief but emotional day at the trial of an accused drug trafficker. speech after the vote. That defendant, Geovanny Fuentes, bribed the president with “It is a historic day,” influen- $25,000 in cash and this made Fuentes “untouchable”, prosecutor tial parliament speaker Aguila Jacob Gutwillig said in opening arguments at the New York federal Saleh said. After two days of in- trial. tense debate in the central city The president, said the prosecutor, “made the defendant bul- of Sirte, parliament approved let-proof”. Dbeibah’s cabinet, with 121 of the Fuentes paid the money to Hernandez in meetings in 2013 and 132 lawmakers present voting in 2014, the prosecutor said. Hernandez, who denies all the allega- Libya’s prime minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah appealed to support, his spokesman said. The tions against him, has been in power since January 2014. lawmakers on Tuesday to vote for his government. PHOTO: AFP interim government must now Accountant Jose Sanchez, who was at those meetings, will tell the tackle the daunting challenge of jury “the shock, the fear he felt when he saw the defendant sitting Libya’s parliament voted wards ending a decade of chaos. addressing the many grievances with the president”, said Gutwillig. —AFP Wednesday to approve a unity Oil-rich Libya descended of Libyans, from a dire economic government to lead the war-rav- into chaos after dictator Moamer crisis and soaring unemployment UK TV host steps down amid aged North African nation to De- Kadhafi was toppled and killed in to crippling inflation and wretch- cember elections, a key step to- a NATO-backed uprising in 2011, ed public services. —AFP Meghan controversies British television host Piers Morgan on Tuesday left his role pre- senting ITV breakfast show “Good Morning Britain”, shortly after Turkey’s under fire pro-Kurdish party risks ban sparking 41,000 complaints and storming off the set in a row over Meghan Markle. Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party is freedoms. two former co-chairs who were “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now facing a political and legal on- But it could mark the final jailed in 2016 and face decades is the time to leave Good Morning Britain,” the network said in a slaught that could see it banned chapter in a campaign that be- in prison. Most of the 65 HDP statement. and its MPs jailed as President gan when a ceasefire collapsed mayors elected in the predom- “ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add.” Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks in 2015 between the Turkish inantly Kurdish southeast in Morgan has been a vocal critic of Markle ever since she cut off to strengthen his bid to keep state and Kurdish militants, 2019 have been replaced by gov- contact with him after she met Prince Harry, and he launched a power. who have been waging an in- ernment-appointed trustees. scathing attack on her following the couple’s interview with Oprah The pressure on the left- surgency since 1984. Squeezed Winfrey. ist Peoples’ Democratic Par- Erdogan portrays the HDP The HDP’s future was The former CNN host said he did not believe Markle when she ty (HDP) -- the third-largest as the militants’ political front thrown into question when Dev- said at one point she “didn’t want to be alive anymore”, sparking a in parliament -- runs counter and thousands of its members let Bahceli, Erdogan’s ultra-na- deluge of complaints. to Erdogan’s stated desire to have been arrested, despite the tionalist ruling alliance partner, Barely a day after his remarks, regulator Ofcom said that it had al- mend ties with Western allies, party’s rejection of the accu- began calling on Turkey’s top ready received more than 41,000 complaints. Morgan also stormed which are exasperated at the sations. courts to take action late last off the set on Tuesday morning after clashing with fellow presenter state of Turkey’s democratic Those detained include year. —AFP Alex Beresford over the interview. —AFP 11 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIETY 15 First jurors selected for George Floyd murder trial NEWS THE first jurors were selected but was delayed for a day as IN BRIEF on Tuesday in the high-pro- prosecutors sought to rein- file trial of the white police of- state a third-degree murder Royal family ficer accused of killing George charge against the 44-year-old contests Harry and Floyd, an African-American Chauvin. Meghan’s racism man whose death laid bare A Minnesota court of ap- racial wounds in the United peals has not yet issued its claims States and sparked “Black ruling but Hennepin County BRITAIN’S royal family has Lives Matter” protests across Judge Peter Cahill, clearly im- begun a fight back against the globe. patient to get the landmark tri- explosive racism claims Former Minneapolis Po- al moving, decided to go ahead made by Prince Harry and his lice Department officer Derek with jury selection anyway. wife Meghan, indicating the Chauvin is facing charges of After hours of detailed couple’s comments will not go second-degree murder and questioning by the defence unchallenged as the country manslaughter in connection team and prosecutors, three A demonstrator holds a portrait of George Floyd outside the Minneapolis divides into partisan camps. courthouse where the trial of the police officer accused of his death is with Floyd’s May 25 death, jurors were selected on Tues- A keenly awaited state- taking place. PHOTO: AFP which was captured by by- day for the 12-member panel ment from Queen Elizabeth II standers on smartphone video. that will decide Chauvin’s fate. of 40 years in prison. with opening arguments ex- issued Tuesday was concilia- Jury selection had been Second-degree murder The jury selection process pected to begin on March 29. tory towards her grandson and scheduled to begin on Monday carries a maximum sentence could take up to three weeks —AFP his mixed-race spouse after they had an interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey. Clashes break out at Greek protest against police brutality But it also stressed that “some recollections may were set ablaze as the demon- vary”, as the Buckingham strators threw rocks and Molotov Palace vowed to look into the cocktails at a police station, AFP couple’s assertion that an uni- reported. Police responded with dentified royal had asked how tear gas and water cannon. The dark their unborn son Archie’s protest followed months of anger skin would be. in the Greek media and among The row is being watched campaigners over numerous worldwide, in the United high-profile cases of alleged States where the couple now police brutality at student and live and across the multi-racial left-wing protests. Commonwealth, which the Police said the badly in- queen heads, dragging Britain’s jured officer, who was seen be- most famous family further ing dragged off his motorbike into a debate about racism and and beaten by protesters. He the country’s colonial past. — was rushed to hospital and the AFP ANA news agency reported that his life was not in danger. Ten protesters were detained, police Campus crisis tests Police said the injured officer was rushed to hospital after he was pushed off his motorbike and beaten by said. protesters. PHOTO: AFP Pacific island unity ‘Tarnished a peaceful pro- GREEK police said an officer hurt at the demonstration, which Tuesday’s protest said clashes test’ IT may not be as famous as received serious head injuries follows an uproar over viral video broke out after a group of around In a statement, Prime Min- Oxford, as lauded as MIT or as as clashes broke out Tuesday footage that showed an officer 200 masked protesters headed ister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asked wealthy as Harvard, but the evening at a protest of some 5,000 beating a man with a baton Sun- towards the police station in Nea people to ensure that “the sad University of the South Pacific people in Athens against police day during a patrol to enforce a Smyrni, the calm southern Ath- images of violence that we have might be the most important violence. coronavirus lockdown. An AFP ens suburb where Sunday’s beat- seen in Athens this evening are school you’ve never heard of. Two other officers were also photographer at the scene of ing had taken place. Dustbins the last”. —AFP Jointly operated by a doz- en countries since its incep- tion in 1968, the university has French theatres occupied as protesters demand reopening been a fulcrum of public life in the Pacific islands, producing FRENCH protesters occu- pening -- with social distancing many of the region’s presi- pied three national theatres on -- of the cultural sector. The Par- dents, prime ministers, ac- Wednesday to demand an end is march ended with around 50 countants, lawyers, scientists to the ban on cultural activities people forcing their way into the and teachers. Today though, imposed due to the pandemic shuttered Odeon Theatre and the university is mired in crisis, as frustration grows with the refusing to leave. with its future -- and the shin- months-long halt to performanc- Similar actions were seen ing example of regionalism it es. on Tuesday at two other theatres has represented -- in serious Theatres, cinemas, muse- -- the Colline in eastern Paris and doubt. Beset by allegations ums and other cultural spaces the National Theatre of Stras- of financial mismanagement, have been shut since France’s bourg. University students also corruption and government last full lockdown in October, and spent Monday night in the re- meddling, the school of about have remained closed despite gional theatre of Pau in southern 20,000 students has become most businesses reopening in France. Karine Huet, secretary A march in Paris ended with around 50 protesters forcing their way into the site of a battle over influ- December. Pressure has been general of the National Union of the Odeon Theatre and refusing to leave. PHOTO: AFP ence, power and academic building for weeks and thousands Musical Artists in France, said and political freedom that has marched in cities across France “this is a national movement”. and it’s starting to build. They AFP from inside the Odeon on strained ties between Pacific last Thursday to demand a reo- “Regional unions have responded are getting organized,” she told Tuesday. —AFP island allies. —AFP 11 MARCH 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR AFC confirm hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage

The Asian Football Confed- including Al Hidd Club, Al Nasr, Tishreen and the winner of the Group D and will be hosted in the host country for Group F, eration (AFC) has previously Al Wahda and defending cham- West Zone Play-off match will Male, Maldives. featuring FC Alay, Altyn Asyr confirmed the hosts for the pions Al Ahed FC and the group be put in Group C and which In the meantime, FC Dor- FC, FC Khujand and the rep- AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage, A matches will be hosted in Ma- will be held in Amman, Jordan. doi will take in Group E, with resentative of , following an extensive bidding nama, Bahrain. Also, ATK Mohun Bagan, Ahal FC and FC Ravshan and AGMK FC or FC Nasaf, which process, according to the con- Next, Al Ansar FC, Muhar- Bashundhara Kings, Maziya Dushanbe team and the group will be decided after the Play- federation statement. raq Club, Al Salt and Balata Sports & Recreation and the matches will be hosted in Kyr- off match of AFC Champions The West Zone matches in Centre club included in Group winner of the South Zone Play- gyzstan. League 2021, according to the Group A, includes strong teams B, and Al Faisaly, Al Seeb Club, off will be included in the in Next, Tajikistan will be AFC.—GNLM

Aguero struggling to get Liverpool seek solace in on Man City teamsheet Europe but Leipzig loom as contract runs down

LONDON— Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. says he may not be able to Asked if he hopes Aguero give Sergio Aguero much stays longer at the Etihad, time on the pitch before his Guardiola said: “As a human contract is due to end as and as a person, even as a Manchester City chase an player, of course -- but we unprecedented quadruple. have to see what happens at The club’s record the end of the season. goalscorer, 32, is back in “We cannot forget how contention after a season long he was out. He has start- ravaged by injury and illness ed getting better. I know he but is short of match fitness needs minutes to get to his and there is little opportunity best condition but we are for the City boss to ease him not maybe in the moment to back into action. There is give him minutes for min- growing uncertainty over the utes’ (sake) because it is an Argentine forward’s future, important part of the season. with his current deal expiring —AFP

Liverpool have a rich history of turning on the style in Europe to make up for disappointing domestic form, but even a 2-0 first-leg lead over RB Leipzig in their Champions League last-16 tie looks precarious. PHOTO: AFP

LONDON—Liverpool have a proach Wednesday’s (March packed into their famous old rich history of turning on the 10) second leg with trepidation stadium. style in Europe to make up for - knowing they will not even In 2005, Rafael Benitez’s disappointing domestic form, be at Anfield for the “home” league also-rans were inspired but even a 2-0 first-leg lead match. to thrilling wins over Juventus over RB Leipzig in their Cham- Liverpool’s dramatic ex- and Chelsea before produc- pions League last-16 tie looks ploits in European competi- ing the greatest comeback in precarious. tion over the years have been Champions League final his- Is Sergio Aguero heading towards the exit door at Manchester Jurgen Klopp’s stumbling fuelled by the colour, noise tory in Istanbul against AC City? PHOTO: AFP English champions will ap- and energy provided by fans Milan.—AFP

Pegula sends Pliskova packing again to march into Dubai quarters

DUBAI — Jessica Pegula run to the quarters at the through to the quarter-finals the final four. She added: “I’m “I’m definitely going out handed Karolina Pliskova a Australian Open last month, at a WTA 1000-level tourna- just really happy I’m able to do there competing as hard as I second hefty defeat in as many needed a mere 53 minutes to ment for the second time in it, especially in a time where, can just with all that’s going weeks as she knocked out the send Pliskova packing in even her career. with the pandemic it’s been on in the world.” sixth-ranked Czech 6-0, 6-2 to more dominating fashion than “This is definitely the best really hard to know what’s go- A Pliskova double fault march into the Dubai quar- the straight-sets drubbing she of any other year I’ve had (on ing to happen in the future, so handed Pegula an early break ter-finals on Wednesday. gave her last week in Doha. tour),” said the 26-year-old, I think also in a way maybe it of serve and the American did The American world No 36, Pegula has now won 13 of her who next faces Caroline Garcia helped me mentally not to take not blink en route to a 20-min- who enjoyed a breakthrough last 15 matches on tour and is or Elise Mertens for a place in each match for granted. ute 6-0 lead.—AFP