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Vol. IV, No. 245, 1st Waxing of Pyatho 1379 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 18 December 2017 Field survey for Maungtaw restoration

Pawki Taung Village, Mingyi Village, Myawaddy Village and Thit Tone Nar Kwasone Village in Rakhine State all held an event to promote restoration of their villages. Attending the Pawki Taung Village first were Dr. Ket Aung, Chief Minister of Kachin State, U Nyi Pu, Chief Minister of Rakhine State, ministers of respective states and donors. Attending the event at Mingyi village were Dr. My- int Naing, Chief Minister of Sagaing Region who greeted the villagers warmly. The new village will be established close to the Kamaung Seik-Taungpyo road and will contain 45 houses. Attending the event at Myawaddy Village were Dr. Lin Htut, Chief Minister of Shan President U Htin Kyaw and wife Daw Su Su Lwin being welcomed back at the Yangon International airport by officials. Photo: MNA State and Dr. Aung Moe Nyo, Chief Minister of Magway Re- gion. The villagers performed traditional songs for the offi- President U Htin Kyaw and cials and were given cash cer- tificates. The village will include First Lady return from Japan housing for Mro, Khami, Dainet and Chin ethnic people. Lastly, U Zaw Myint President U Htin Kyaw, The President, the First Brig-Gen Saw Minn, officials welcomed by Yangon Chief Maung, Chief Minister of Man- the First Lady and party after Lady and party were seen off and families of the Myanmar Minister U Phyo Minn Thein, dalay Region and U Salai Lian attending the High Ranking at the Narita Airport in Tokyo Embassy and Myanmar Mili- officials of the Japanese Em- Luai, Chief Minister of Chin Meeting of Universal Health by Japanese Ambassador to tary Attaché’s Office. bassy in Myanmar and officials State, attended the events at Coverage Forum 2017 held in Myanmar Mr. Tateshi Higu- The Myanmar delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Thit Tone Nar Kwasone Vil- Tokyo, Japan on 14 December chi, Myanmar Ambassador to led by the President and the Affairs at the Yangon Inter- lage. The village will contain departed from Japan on 17 De- Japan U Thu Rain Thant Zin, First Lady returned to Yangon national Airport.—Myanmar houses for Mro ethnic people. cember by All Nippon Airways. Myanmar Military Attaché yesterday evening. They were News Agency —Zay Yar, Myint Maung 18 December 2017 2 National The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Bilateral talks centred on inviting over Japanese Investment The following is the Press Release on President U Htin Kyaw’s visit to Japan

1. At the invitation of His Excellency which was held at Tokyo Prince Ho- Yangon, providing required medical President and wife attended the din- Prime Minister Mr. Shinzo Abe of tel, and delivered a keynote speech equipments, training specialists and ner hosted by the Governor of Kyoto Japan, President of the Republic of together with H.E. Mr. Shinzo ABE, technicians, also building a general Prefecture, the Mayor of Kyoto City Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw and Prime Minster of Japan; H.E. Mr. hospital in Dawei, transportation and and the Chairman of Chamber of Com- wife Daw Su Su Lwin visited Japan António Guterres, Secretary General electricity sectors, Yangon City devel- merce and Industry of Kyoto at the to pay an official visit and to attend of the United Nations; and H.E. Mr. opment under (800) billion yen joint Kyoto State Guest House. the Universal Health Coverage High Maky Sall, President of Senegal. assistance programme by the Gov- 8. During the visit, President U Htin Level Forum 2017 in Tokyo on 12th 5. In the evening, the President was ernment of Japan and private sector, Kyaw and wife also paid homage December 2017 and arrived back in accorded a ceremonial welcome by promotion of cultural cooperation, and to Kamakura Great Buddha in To- Yangon on 17th December 2017. the Prime Minister of Japan at the cooperation in connectivity under the kyo, visited historic Golden Pavilion 2. The Myanmar delegation headed by Prime Minister’s Office. At 18:15 hrs, Indo-Pacific Strategy and peace and (Kinkaku-ji Temple) monument in the President left from Yangon Inter- the President and the Prime Minis- stability of the region. Kyoto prefecture and Lake Hakone national Airport on 12th December ter of Japan held a bilateral meet- 6. Afterwards, the two leaders held a and observed Mt. Fuji in Kanagawa 2017 at 2210 hrs by All Nippon Airways ing during which the two leaders joint press conference and briefed the prefecture. On the evening of 16th (ANA) and arrived at Tokyo Narita cordially discussed and exchanged press on the highlights of the discus- December, the President and wife Airport on 13th December at 0630 hrs. view on strengthening bilateral re- sion during the talks. After the joint attended the dinner hosted by Mr. 3. During their stay in Tokyo, the Presi- lations and cooperation, particularly press conference, the President and Yohei Sasakawa, Special Envoy of the dent and wife met the staff members inviting more Japanese investment wife attended the welcoming dinner Government of Japan for National of the Myanmar Embassy and Office to Myanmar, Japan’s continued sup- hosted by Prime Minister Mr. ABE Reconciliation in Myanmar and Chair- of the Military, Naval and Air Attaches’ port to Myanmar in building a fully and wife at the Prime Minister’s office. man of Nippon Foundation. at the Imperial Hotel on evening of democratic nation, peace process, 7. On 15th December, President U Htin 9. The President and wife left Japan 13th December and discussed about assisting Myanmar’s efforts for the Kyaw and wife left for Osaka by Shin- on 17th December 2017 at 11:00 the welfare including health care and development of Rakhine State, human kansen (High Speed Bullet Train) hrs by All Nippon Airways (ANA) education of the family members. resource development, the implemen- and proceeded to Osaka University and arrived back in Yangon at 4. On 14th December, President U Htin tation of the development of health, to meet with professors and students 16:30 hrs. Kyaw attended the Universal Health particularly building of a cardiology of Myanmar Department, School of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Coverage High Level Forum 2017 and neurology specialized hospital in Foreign Studies. In the evening, the 17 December 2017

2018 Matriculation Exam Timetable released

THE Ministry of Education released the following timetable for matriculation exam for 2017-2018 academic year that will be hosted in March, 2018 on 18 December.

THE Ministry of Education released the following timetable for matriculation exam for 2017-2018 academic year

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7.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Myanmar Wednesday

Merchants inspecting jade lots at Myanma Jade and Gems Emporium Photo: MNA 8.3.2018 From 9am to 12am English Thursday

813 jade lots sold at 2017 Mid-Year 9.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Mathematics Myanma Jade and Gems Emporium Friday 12.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Chemistry, The sixth day of the 2017 Mid- 32 gem lots are 0.766 million in 3450 will be sold. On 18 Decem- Monday Myanmar Year Myanma Jade and Gems euros and total sold out amounts ber jade lot Nos. 2301 to 3450, (optional) Emporium was held yesterday for the 1812 jade lots are 87.806 on 19 December jade lot Nos. morning at Mani Yandana Jade million in euros until now. A total 3451 to 4600, on 20 December 13.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Physics Hall in Nay Pyi Taw, attracting of 4,416 local and foreign gem jade lot Nos. 4601 to 5750 and on Tuesday local and international gem mer- merchants attended the fourth 21 December jade lot Nos. 5751 chants. 813 jade lots out of 2,300 day of the emporium. to 6685 will be sold under open 14.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Biology, with a base-price of 1000 euros They were seen viewing the tender system. and above were sold to local and displayed gem and jade lots and The 2017 Mid-Year Myanma Wednesday Economic foreign gem merchants. submitting their tenders into the Jade and Gems Emporium ex- The 813 jade lots were sold tender boxes. hibited a total of 6,685 lots with 15.3.2018 From 9am to 12am Geology under an open tender system The 2017 Mid-Year Myanma two division in basic price; above Thursday and fetched a total of about Jade and Gems Emporium con- 4000 euro and above 1000 euro 16.3.2018 From 9am to 12am History 50.019 million in euros. Thus, tinues till 21 December. On 18 under an open tender system.— a total sold out amounts for the December, jade lot Nos. 2301 to Myanmar News Agency Friday 18 December 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 3 Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker attends Pre Christmas Celebration

A Pre-Christmas Celebration U Aung Ko and other invited and dinner was organized by the guests. Nay Pyi Taw Christian Council Sayar Thein Htun Linn be- yesterday evening in Pyinmana gan the evening prayers and Township. The event was at- Reverend Dr. Tin Maung Aye tended by Speaker of Amyotha delivered the opening speech Hluttaw Mahn Win Khine Than for Christmas celebrations. Af- and wife Daw Nant Kyin Kyi. terwards, Union Minister Thura Other attendants of the cer- U Aung Ko delivered a speech. emony were reverends of Nay This was then followed Pyi Taw’s christian sects, Dep- by various attendants giving uty Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw speeches on the Nativity. U Ti Kun Myat and wife, Deputy Afterwards, Sayar Hat Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw pi Than Lwin from the Angli- U Aye Thar Aung and wife, can Church read verses from Union Minister for Religious the Bible about the Nativity. Affairs and Culture Thura —Myanmar News Agency Attendees to the Pre-Christmas Celebration pose for documentary photo. Photo: MNA

100 Myanmar books comes Special Representative visits Myanmar to strengthen its out in early 2018 cooperation with UN

Special Representative of the Diplomatic Corps and repre- United Nations Secretary-Gener- sentatives of the International al on Sexual Violence in Conflict Non-governmental Organiza- Ms. Pramila Patten visited Myan- tions, separately. mar from 14-12-2017 to 17-12-2017. During her meetings with During her visit to Nay Pyi the State Counsellor and the Taw on 14-12-2017 and 15-12-2017, Union Ministers, they discussed she paid a courtesy call on the wide range of matters inter alias State Counsellor and met with providing technical assistance on the Union Minister for Home Af- promotion and protection of wom- fairs, the Union Minister for Un- en’s rights, providing psycholog- ion Government Office, the Union ical support to affected people Union Minister Dr Pe Myint (Centre) holds talks with the laterati at the meeting on 17 December. Photo: MNA Minister for Social Welfare, Relief in conflict, providing capacity and Resettlement, the Inspec- training on protection of women. The first sequence of a com- of both artistic and knowledge and Publishing Department tor-General of Myanmar Armed The Special Representative pilation of novels of the 100 fields for the first sequence. also discussed republishing of Forces, the President of Women’s stated that she visited Myanmar Myanmar books comes out in The format, theme font, size the volumes of Myanmar en- Affairs Federation, separately. not for conducting investigations early 2018, according to a meet- and lists of books for the series cyclopedia. In Yangon on 16-12-2017, into the alleged acts of sexual ing held in Yangon yesterday had already been approved at In his response to the pro- she met with the Chairman and violence in conflict but for find- morning. the meetings participated by gress of work presented by PPE members of Myanmar National ing ways and means to provide It was the fifth meeting in the Information Ministry, the officials and literati, the Union Human Rights Commission, and technical assistance and capacity connection with the publication relevant action committees and minister looked into the sec- U Tun Myat, former UN Assistant building training and to strength- of the 100 Myanmar books in the literati. Sequences of poem tor-wise requirements for the Secretary-General and member en cooperation between the Unit- which literati formulated the compilation will follow the com- soonest publication of error-free of the Advisory Board of the Com- ed Nations and Myanmar in these 100 Myanmar books program pilations of novels as the 100 revised volumes involving mittee for Implementation of the areas. and Union Minister for Informa- Myanmar books will appear in the up-to-date facts especial- Recommendations on Rakhine The Special Representative tion Dr Pe Myint facilitated the two sequences per year. ly on the regions and states. State. She also met with the UN left Yangon by air in the morning work of compiling fine literature The meeting at Printing —Myanmar News Agency Country Team, members of the of 17 December 2017.—MOFA

China donates USD 0.5m for peace process

The People’s Republic of China reflects China’s goodwill towards Commander-in-Chief of Defence donated USD 500,000 to National Myanmar as the two are friend- Services pointed out peace as the Reconciliation and Peace Center ly countries. China will provide core part of the country. China’s yesterday afternoon in Nay Pyi more assistance for Myanmar.” assignment of a friend of Myan- Taw. Mr. Sun presented the cash mar as the special envoy is an Speaking at the ceremony donation to Vice-Chair of the encouraging sign for the peace at the center, Mr. Sun Guoxiang, Center and Chair of the Peace process. China’s donation for Special Envoy of Asian Affairs of Commission Dr Tin Myo Win who peace is a symbol of friendship. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of in return handed over the certif- The Government, the Parlia- China said, “China supports My- icate of honour. Dr Tin Myo Win ment, the Tatmadaw and all the anmar’s peace process and will said, “Peace is what the entire ethnic groups want peace. Myan- Mr. Sun presents the cash donation to Vice-Chair of the Center and Chair provide up to USD 3 million for Myanmar wants. We are trying mar hopes more peace aid from of the Peace Commission Dr Tin Myo Win. Photo: MNA it. The country will donate USD our best to end the problem that China. Also present were Dep- 1 million next year. Although the started in 1948. The President, uty Minister U Khin Maung Tin, and officials and officials of Asian istry of Foreign Affairs of China. amount is not large, the donation the State Counsellor and the Director-General U Zaw Htay Affairs Department of the Min- —Myanmar News Agency 18 December 2017 4 local business The Global New Light Of Myanmar

www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Rubber export at border gates in

Acting Chief Editor Aye Min Soe, November increases against October [email protected] [email protected]

Expatriate Consultant Editor More than 8,540 tons of rub- Mark Angeles, ber was exported to foreign markrangeles@gmail .com countries in November through Senior editorial consultant land points of entry, with esti- Kyaw Myaing mated value of US$9.9 million.

Senior Translators The export volume is up by Khin Maung Oo, 3,373 tons compared to October. [email protected] Meanwhile, sea route Khin Maung Win (Chief Proof Reader), Zaw Min, [email protected] showed a decline of 809 tons compared to last month. Over International News Editor 1,063 tons of rubber with esti- Ye Htut Tin, [email protected] mated value of US$1.507 mil- lion was exported in November Local News Editors whereas October’s rubber ex- Tun Tun Naing (Editor), [email protected] port was 1,872 tons. Nwe Nwe Tun (Sub-editor), Rubber export earned over [email protected] $104 million as of 24th Novem- ber in current Fiscal Year, Translators Khaing Thanda Lwin, according to the Commerce Hay Mar Tin Win, Ministry. Ei Myat Mon More than 90 per cent of Zaw Htet Oo Kyaw Zin Lin rubber production goes to ex- Workers work in rubber factory at Namtit in north east Myanmar. Photo: REUTERS Kyaw Zin Tun port market. The vast majority of Myanmar’s rubber goes to Reporters May Thet Hnin, China through cross-border wan and India. Myanmar’s rub- Rubber (RSS1, RSS2, RSS3, Rubber, Technically Specified [email protected] trade gates and it is also ex- ber export accounts for only RSS4, RSS5), Myanmar Stand- Rubber (TSR) and Crepe Rub- [email protected] ported to Malaysia, Singapore, 1.6 per cent of export in global ard Rubber (MSR3L, MSR10, ber were exported to foreign

Photographer Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Tai- market. Ribbed Smoked Sheet MSR2, MSR50), Synthetic countries. —Ko Khant Kyaw Zeya Win @ Phoe Khwar

Computer Team Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team), Urea Fertilizer planned to Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung, Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe, Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win, sell under tender system Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin

Editorial Section Urea Fertilizer, produced fertilizer each produced by (+95) (01)8604529, by Myaungtakar Fertilizer these two plants within a Fax — (+95) (01) 8604305 Producing Plant in Yangon month will sell under tender Circulation & Distribution Region and Kangyidauk system. San Lwin, (+95) (01) 8604532, Fertilizer Producing Plant Between 22 December, Hotline - 09 974424114 in Ayeyawady Region, are be- 2017 and 5th January, 2018, Advertising & marketing ing planned to sell by putting tender form is available at ( +95) (01) 8604530, out tender, according to yes- offices of Myanmar Petro- Hotline - 09 974424848 [email protected] terday’s report of Myawady leum Chemical Enterprise [email protected] Freshwater fish are seen in local market. Photo: Phoe Khwar Daily. in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw. About 5,000 tons of urea —GNLM

Printed and published at the Global New Light of Myanmar Printing Factory at Bangladesh increases imports of No.150, Nga Htat Kyee Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, by the Global New Light freshwater fish from Sittway border Myanmar’s agriculturalist and of Myanmar Daily under Printing Permit No. 00510 and Publishing Permit No. 00629. horticulturalist group to join BANGLADESH increased its plum jam weighing 347 tonnes to [email protected] import of marine products from the neighbour within the afore- the 5 Assam International Agri- www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com www.facebook.com/ Myanmar via Sittway border said week. Ginger, peanuts, globalnewlightofmyanmar trade camp in last November, mung bean, dried plums, garlic, Horti Show 2018 in India according to border authorities. rice, saltwater prawn and fish, From 25 November and 1 bamboo, blankets, candy, plum A group of Myanmar’s agri- nities, said U Tun Aung, local December of this year, Myanmar jam and footwear are included culturalist and horticulturalist agriculturalists to Myawady exported a wide variety of fresh- on the list of main export items at will participate in the 5 Assam Daily. Write for us water fish weighing 105 tonnes to Myanmar-Bangladesh borders. International Agri-Horti Show This show will feature

We appreciate your feedback and the People’s Republic of Bangla- Myanmar’s international 2018 which will be held in agro food products, growing contributions. If you have any comments desh, earning US$0.099 million. trade through sea routes ac- Guawahati, India from 5th to methods, agriculture machin- or would like to submit editorials, analyses or reports please email The current figures show an counted for 80 per cent of the 8th January, according to yes- ery and fertilizer utilized in [email protected] increase of 45 tonnes against total, and the rest was con- terday’s report of Myawady agriculture. with your name and title. Due to limitation of space we are only the previous week’s export of ducted via border gates. The Daily. About 20agro experts able to publish “Letter to the Editor” 60 tonnes. country conducts its border We intend to link up with from Myanmar will join that do not exceed 500 words. Should you submit a text longer than 500 words In addition, the country also trade with neighbouring coun- international entrepreneurs the 5 Assam International please be aware that your letter will be exported $0.124 million worth tries via 16 land border gates. through this show. We also Agri-Horti Show 2018. — edited. of low-quality Emahta rice and —Shwe Khine hopes to grasp good opportu- GNLM 18 December 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar business 5 Myanmar-Middle Antivenom to place on export East trade tops $257 market in early 2018 million in current FY May Thet Hnin will export our antivenom to mar had lack of horse popula- Cambodia and Laos which do tion for producing anti-venom EXTERNAL trade between tween the two countries hit Anti snake-venom immuno- not produce antivenom yet. serum and substandard tech- Myanmar and Middle East- a record high of more than globulin produced by the state- However, there has market nology. ern countries reached US$257 $400 million in 2016-2017 fi- owned Myanmar Pharmaceuti- competition against other an- At present, antivenom pro- million as of this October, ac- nancial year. cal Factory is planned to export tivenom exporting countries”, ducing plant has established cording to the latest statisti- The ministry’s statis- to Laos and Cambodia in Feb- he continued. with estimated capital of US$30 cal report of the Ministry of tics show that the Myan- ruary or March next year, said According to a research million, with the help of techni- Commerce. mar-Middle East trade was U Ko Ko Aung, the managing of the Ministry of Health and cal assistance from Australia Between April and Oc- $381.351 million in FY2015- director of MPF. Sport, 80,000 vials of anti-venom and Brazil which reduces the tober of this year, the trans- 2016, $373.353 million in “Previously, our produc- are needed for local consump- mortality of horse, explained continental region imported FY2014-2015, $267.306 mil- tion did not satisfy even local tion MPF currently produce by U Ko Ko Aung. $79 million worth of com- lion in FY2013-2014, $267.297 demand. And now it exceeded around 100,000 vials of anti-ven- In 2012, around 400 horses modities from Myanmar million in FY2012-2013 and self-deficiency and is planned om a year. About 50,000 vials of died during the manufacturing while its exports to the ASE- $300.679 million in FY2011- to place on export market”, he anti-venom for snake bites are process of anti-venom due to AN member state totalled 2012. added. slated for export. callous treatment. Thanks to $177 million. Since April, the trade be- “However, there has limit MPF produced only 16,000 proper treatment, only 86 hors- Fishery products and tween Myanmar and Ameri- for our antivenom in export as vials of anti-venom in 2012. es resulted in death last year. agriculture commodities can countries was $741 mil- it may be effective for snake- Starting from 2015, production Therefore, it already sorted such as beans, pulses, and lion, trade with European bite victims in some countries reached 80,000 vials of anti-ven- out the problems of shortage of rice top on the list of Myan- Union exceeded $1.3 billion but not in some. This is why we om. MPF increased its produc- horses in antivenom production. mar’s exports items to the and with ASEAN members explore markets in the neigh- tion to 100,000 vials in 2016. There are 287 products Middle East market. amounted to $6.573 billion, bouring countries and India Antivenom is manufactured manufactured by MPF Insein During the six consec- according to the ministry.— and Thailand themselves are by harvesting the immunoglob- and Kyaukse, including tablets, utive years, the trade be- Khine Khant exporting their antivenom. We ins from horse blood and Myan- capsules, vials, etc. 18 december 2017 6 local news The Global New Light Of Myanmar Myanmar’s largest corporations lend support to save wild elephants

Two of the largest conglomer- planet and all living creatures. ates in Myanmar – Kanbawza Working hand in hand with com- (KBZ) Group of Companies and munities and different sectors, Shwe Taung Group – have joined companies can set their busi- hands with VOICES FOR MO- ness goals and integrate envi- MOS, supporting the nationwide ronmental considerations which campaign to end the sale of ele- help bring a positive impact to phant and other illegal wildlife the planet. Mainstreaming best products in Myanmar. environmental practice and inno- KBZ Group is amplifying the vating new ones can help enable VOICES FOR MOMOS public an environmentally sustainable education efforts through an inte- economy,” said Daw Nang Lang grated print, digital and outdoor Kham, Executive Director of advertising campaign that kicks KBZ Group. off today at the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda The KBZ Group is giving (Golden Rock) in Mon State, with VOICES FOR MOMOS access to public service messages printed its wealth of communications as- on the newlylaunched cable cars sets including advertising spots shuttling visitors to one of the across digital and broadcast Photo: Supplied country’s most popular pilgrim- channels, billboards and other age sites. out-of home media. Shwe Taung Group is one of meet the wider social, environ- life products in Myanmar. Today, The region surrounding Leveraging the strength and Myanmar’s leading corporations mental and economic needs of we’re delighted to announce that Golden Rock has been identi- reach of KBZ Bank, it is also us- with a diversified portfolio of our society. Environmental con- two of the largest corporations fied as one of the hotspots for ing their network of over 1000 business interests. Shwe Taung servation is at the heart of these in Myanmar have raised their illegal wildlife trading in Myan- ATMs and branches across the Real Estate has an established initiatives and protecting our powerful voices to save Myan- mar. By bringing the campaign country to disseminate informa- track record of delivering quality iconic elephants is of paramount mar’s momos.” VOICES FOR closer to the area, KBZ Group tion about the elephant poaching real estate projects in Myanmar. importance. We are delighted to MOMOS is a campaign launched and VOICES FOR MOMOS aim crisis. It has developed more than 50 extend our support to VOICES in response to the Myanmar el- to directly reach illegal wildlife Meanwhile, Shwe Taung projects over 800 acres of land FOR MOMOS,” said Dr Sandar ephant poaching and skinning traders whilst educating the gen- Group is hosting a series of in Myanmar, including the Crys- Htun, Chief Executive Officer of crisis with the aim of encourag- eral public and discouraging local VOICES FOR MOMOS events tal Tower, Crystal Residences, Shwe Taung Real Estate. ing individuals and organizations and foreign tourists from buying at two of their retail properties, Junction Square, Union Business Dr Christy Williams, Coun- across all sectors to use their these products. Junction Square and Junction Centre, Union Financial Centre, try Director, WWF-Myanmar voice to call for the end of illegal “KBZ Group believes all cor- City. The campaign video and and Junction City. said, “Just as it takes a village wildlife sales in Myanmar. More porates should take a leading other materials will also be “Sustainability is at the core to raise a child, it takes the whole information about campaign and role and develop forward looking shown at the mall cinemas over of Shwe Taung’s strategy. We ac- community to end the sale of how to join can be found at www. practices that take care of our the coming weeks. tively engage in practices that elephant and other illegal wild- voicesformomos.org.—GNLM Sisters killed in auto accident Beekeepers prepare to produce honey this blooming season TWO sisters were killed the spot ing driven by Than Soe Naing retired teachers from Yangon in a traffic accident happened on crashed into a big tree beside while the two others, including EFFORTS are being made by ers are trying to develop their Saturday evening on the road Monywa-Mandalay Road be- a monk, sustained injuries. local beekeepers to commercial- beehives and increase the num- between Mandalay and Mony- tween mile posts No. 68/5 and Police have filed criminal ly produce honey in the current ber of bees before pollination. wa towns, according to a police 68/6 because the driver lost con- charges against the driver for blooming season, said U Aung Many international buyers report. trol of his car. The collision killed careless driving under Sections Kyaw Oo, secretary of Sagaing are already paying attention to Travelling Monywa from the two sisters—Daw Khin Hla 304 (a), 337 and 338 of the Penal Region Beekeepers Association. domestically produced organic Mandalay, a Parado car be- Yee and Daw Tin Hla—who are Code.—MW T (Monywa) The flowering season is honey, which has good poten- drawing near in Gangaw Town- tial to sell in the international ship in Sagaing Region, with the market. Police arrest knife-wielding robbers within one day growers saying that beans, puls- Currently, China, Germany es, and sunflowers cultivated and Japan mostly import Myan- DISTRICT police arrested young men involved along the bank of Myittha River mar honey produced in Sagaing in an armed robbery happened in Pyay Town- are expected to bloom very soon. Region through local honey trad- ship in Bago Region within one day, according Those beekeepers across the ing companies. to a police report. region and nearby areas have Myanmar exported 2,400 The case occurred on Thursday early morn- already moved to those planta- tonnes of honey, mostly to Chi- ing on Pyay-Paukkaung Road. tions in Gangaw since the second na, Thailand, Japan and Canada Zaw Phyo and Aung Naing Thu, the victims week of this month in an effort in 2016-2017 fiscal year, earning of the case said: “Travelling to Paukkaung, we to carry out honey production. more than US$43.4 million.—Win firstly noticed a motorbike carrying two or three For the time being, beekeep- Oo (Zeyataing) young men with knife who followed us at around 1 a.m. We then were cut with knives by the group of men at mile post No. 2/7 near Konyoe Village and they robbed our motorbike and Ks300,000.” Headed by Police Captain Myint Aye from Pyay District Police Force, police arrested Zin Ko Ko Oo, 19, and Zaw Win Htut, 23, in Aunglan Township after they found a cache of knife used Zin Ko Ko Oo and Zaw Win Htut. Photo: Myo in the case, stolen motorbike and cash from Kyaw Gyi (IPRD) them.—Myo Kyaw Gyi (IPRD) 18 December 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar national 7 Strength of the nation lies within

By Zeya/Myint Maung Photo: Nay Win Tun

The GNLM presents the inter- views with the chief ministers of regions and states who are delivering humanitarian aids and conducting rehabilitation programs in Maungtaw region, Rakhine State. Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Zaw Myint Maung The State Counsellor sum- U Zaw Myint Maung. Dr Myint Naing. Dr Aung Moe Nyo Dr Khet Aung. moned the chief ministers and gave instructions to partake in tor. Under our plan we will build humanitarian aid and rehabilita- schools. It is my first visit to Ra- tion programs for ethnic peoples khine State which in my view is in Rakhine State. So we raised more beautiful than Chin State in funds for the programs. Manda- some places, especially the sea lay Region will build 60 homes beaches. complete with a school, a clinic Shan State Chief Minister and water and electricity supply Dr Lin Htut systems. We got nearly one billion With full Union spirit, I come kyats as donations. This housing here as the representative of project will cost K 700 million. We Shan State. I hope that our help are using internal strength in the will create job opportunities and ethnic rehabilitation programs. ensures social improvement of We come here and make every the people of Rakhine State, and arrangement in person and look it is our goal. We will build homes Salai Lian Luai. Dr Lin Htut. U Nyi Pu. into the requirements with our with the funds provided by the own eyes. We want to show that The remaining balance will be lotted by the region government, and kin in Rakhin State. We have regional people, businesses and the strength of the nation lies used in other necessary areas. the total amount reached K 190 the initial plan to build 20, homes. government. within. That is the essence. Re- As we are indivisible we will give million. We are going to build a We received over K 280 million Rakhine State Chief Min- habilitation is a continuous task. necessary assistance for our eth- two-storey school. Here transport from companies and the pub- ister U Nyi Pu Sagaing Region Chief Min- nics. is very poor. We will help to the lic. We will continue to render I am thankful to see chief ister Dr Myint Naing Magway Region Chief most possible in the future also. assistance under the program ministers visiting our land to help We could collect a donation Minister Dr Aung Moe Nyo Kachin State Chief Minis- of Kachin State and with public us. Their assistance is much ben- of K 350 million from townships Twenty-five townships, par- ter Dr Khet Aung participation. eficial for the local ethnic peoples and companies. We will build 45 ticularly the companies in Mag- People in Kachin with the Chin State Chief Minister as it will develop the social stand- homes at Mingyiywa village. We way Region donated nearly K 60 Union spirit and humanitarian Salai Lian Luai ard in the long run. Their visit and have already transferred the pro- million for the people of Rakhine spirit made donations to their Chin State will provide as- help also serves as the morale jected expenditure to the bank. State. When added with funds al- best of the ability for their kith sistance for the education sec- booster for the local ethnics.

Doctors provide free treatment in Rakhine State

A team comprising 12 dental ous types of dental and oral dis- and oral surgeons provided free orders is the unsystematic tooth medical treatment in Maungtaw brushing. Some even never brush Township, Rakhine State yester- their teeth and totally lack health day morning. knowledge. Everybody needs The team formed with mem- the habit of brushing the teeth bers and officials of the Ministry daily,” explained Secretary Dr of Health and Sports, Rakhine Myo Thant of the Council. The State Health Department, My- team also treated oral and den- anmar Dental and Oral Medical tal patients at Marrawady basic Council after teaching proper education middle school. tooth-brushing at Kainggyi vil- At the clinic of No 2 border lage distributed toothbrushes guard force at 4th mile, the team and packages of toothpaste free gave health awareness talks and of charge. They also provided free provided toothbrushes and tooth- Volunteering Doctors greeting children in Rakhine State. Photo: Nay Win Tun health care services for dental pastes free of charge to about and oral patients at the village 70 families. On 16 December, it eetaung Township. palate. The doctors performed cines a pregnant mother takes which has nearly 50 households. carried out knowledge dissemi- In addition to dental and surgical operation on ten cleft during the first three months of “Precaution is better than nation and medical treatments oral services, the team also palate patients. The cause of her pregnancy and malnutrition. cure. The root cause of the vari- at Dapyuchaung village in Buth- treated to children with cleft the disease is the strong medi- —Myint Maung/Zeya 18 december 2017 18 december 2017 8 opinion The Global New Light Of Myanmar The Global New Light Of Myanmar opinion 9

Without Regional Collaboration, Water needed Southeast Asia Will Struggle in the Natural Beauty of Lisu Nationals Fourth Industrial Revolution for everyone To successfully deal with the profound challenges of the Fourth Lisu people drink their Industrial Revolution, member states of the Association of South- By Maung Maung Kyaw traditional liquor made from east Asian Nations (ASEAN) need to improve their collaboration. One can go without food for seven days but cannot rice, which is called, “Khaung- This is the conclusion of a new joint report launched today by the go without water for one day,” as the Myanmar saying tyle of traditional Yay.” Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Economic Forum. goes. It is meant to underscore the fact that food and costume of today’s Lisu The couples have the cus- The report, ASEAN 4.0: What Does the Fourth Industrial Rev- “water is very important for us. In fact, it is harmful for females must be said tom of sipping liquor from a olution Mean for Regional Economic Integration?, analyses how us not to drink clean drinking water as well. S to be that preceding cup together, between males, or emerging technologies will reshape Southeast Asia, and identifies With the increasing population and gradual deteriora- dressing style of today’s belles. females or male and female as actions for ASEAN leaders to prepare for the deep transforma- tion of our natural environment, we are, presently, facing the On seeing them from afar, they a sign of showing close friend- tions that lie ahead. The report acknowledges the many existing problem of not having enough potable drinking water all over look like dressing a somewhat ship, accordingly the custom is national strategies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as the world. Other challenges of climate change and natural loose gown. From-waist-to- called ‘Event of Drinking Love.’ Thailand 4.0 or Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative. But it argues disasters have also had a great impact on the supply of clean under-knee-long pajamas are Yet, in later days the custom that ASEAN must think at the regional level, not the national level. water. sewn in vertical folds like Euro- vanished according to the pro- The treatment of cross-border data flows, for example, is Thus, concerted efforts are being made with great mo- pean-style gowns. Home-woven hibition of missionaries. one of the pressing issues highlighted by the report. As data mentum for availability of clean drinking water and protection clothing is dyed black or blue. One of the characteristics currently are prevented from flowing seamlessly across borders, from natural disasters, all over the world. Very recently, to On the fringe of the pajamas are of Lisu is that they play a kind new technologies such as telemedicine or the internet of things be exact, on December 11 and 12, the 3rd Asia-Pacific Water sometimes dyed black or blue or of stringed instrument such as will be limited in their potential. Summit was held in Yangon, where experts and leaders from sometimes woven with blue or mandolin. The report offers seven recommendations for ASEAN leaders regional countries shared knowledge and experiences to find black strips. Jackets they wear It is called “Kyi-Phwe,” in to prepare their institutions for the coming challenges associated practical solutions for acquiring adequate clean water. are long sleeved and buttoned Lisu language. Similarly, they with the Fourth Industrial Revolution: It is expected that the down the front. Some well-to-do play other musical instruments 1. The ASEAN Secretariat has to become a “platform organiza- present global population people have their clothes sewn called “Moung,” which is played tion” that allows for the integration of input from multistake- Every nation of 7 billion will increase with black and blue color mixed by biting with mouths, a long holder groups of experts. is required to up to 10 billion in the near cloth. Fine and beautiful dress- flute called “Kyway-Hlee,” and 2. The secretariat should delegate more activities to affiliated future. So, there may ing style of Lisu girls is one of a short flute called, “Htu-Li.” functional bodies. specifically be severe shortages of their attractions. While playing these musical in- 3. Long-term blueprints should be replaced with 3-year rolling make efforts for water for our daily use. In Over their coats, they struments, females and males plans. Considering the speed of the Fourth Industrial Revo- implementation of certain countries in their wrap rings of flat enamel coins dance face to face with each lution, most forecasts will quickly be outdated. ASEAN must hilly regions and Pacific around their necks. On heads other, in queue. To the accom- be agile and allow for course correction. solving water issues islands, events of water they wear a kind of hat with paniment of changing music, 4. Ask the people: Democratize and decentralize policy formula- such as acquisition shortages and floods may colored enamel beads fringed their dancing patterns change tion. This will make the ASEAN policy-making process more increase due to climate with miniature bells. Some girls together with changing steps. inclusive, and make ASEAN an organization truly owned and of adequate water change. Similarly, there wear big round ear rings. This dance is called in Lisu, managed by the people for their benefit. supply, valuation may be threats con- Their traditional costumes “Che-Ngo-Che.” In every occa- 5. Establish pan-ASEAN test beds for new approaches to regula- cerning water in rapidly make them look like strong-bod- sion many Lisu nationals meet, tion as a way to nurture multi-country experiments in shaping of water, protection Lisu girls playing traditional musical instrument. Photo: The Mirror developing countries and ied pretty maids. Depending they usually dance their tradi- new technologies. from floods and rural areas. upon marital status, costumes tional dance while playing “Kyi- 6. Hire staff capable of running a platform model effectively. storms, conservation Accordingly, we are are not designated in separa- just prior to the Second World of Lisu nationals can be said to ilies residing Kengtung area, Later on, they can man- Phwe.” Such a scene always The staff must be well versed in managing the new Fourth collectively required to tion. War, they converted into Chris- cost a lot. The bride is required there is a custom of eloping with age to get married. In fact, they gives us a happy feeling. Industrial Revolution tools and have a strong record in this of water resources take part in finding solu- As for Lisu males, they put tianity. to live in her spouse’s house till a lover, out of parent’s control, have no habits of eloping with a regard. effectively and tions for water shortage on pants and clothes like over- Had a Lisu lad been fond the time when the first-born spending for one or two days lover, belonging to the good-na- Translated by 7. Adopt a new funding model to provide more funding for the systematic we are now facing, so coats. Over them, they wear of a Lisu maid, firstly he had child is delivered at her hus- there. tured race. Khin Maung Oo ASEAN Secretariat’s operation. that we will not have to long and large kinds of anoth- to send a middle-man to the band’s living abode. “Today, the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution management of confront the problem of er clothing again. Over waists, maid’s parents for betrothal. Only after then, they have appear to be contributing to rising inequality around the world. all our actions inadequacy of water in the they wear a belt or something. Provided that the maid’s side to live separately, not under the But this need not be the case,” said ADB Vice-President Stephen future. As collective coop- They wear blackish turbans or agreed to accept the engage- same roofs with parents from Groff. “With prudent fiscal management and appropriate policy, concerning water. eration and negotiations leather hats. ment, the lad’s side must pay both sides. Only if, previously, opportunities for lifelong learning and incentives for skills train- can overcome challenges, What Lisu males usually dowry as much as they can, to parents agreed with the mar- ing can be created. And this is especially true for ASEAN. ADB Asia-Pacific Water Summits have been held regularly. During carry are 4-ft-long sword put the maid’s parents. riage, could the couple man- considers the potential impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution the ten year period starting from the year-2007 when the 1st in a sheath, a cross bow and a Before marriage, the lad age to be married, whereas now technologies on jobs in ASEAN a critical area for exploration to Asia-Pacific Water Summit was held, remarkable develop- bamboo case for holding arrows has to pay the dowry before- youths can get married if they support inclusive growth in years ahead.” ments were achieved. with them wherever they go. hand, to ensure the wedlock, love with each other. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is unfolding at tremendous For Myanmar, though being situated among the over-pop- The most important weap- at the time when the betrothal There never used to divorce speed. Indeed, the pace of change is accelerating. All over the ulated countries, it can be said that there may not be great on for Lisu nationals is a cross ceremony is held. If relatives after wedlock. world, governments are struggling to keep up,” said Justin Wood, problems for drinking water. The volume of consumable wa- bow used in hunting and defend- sometimes get married, dowry In former time, there was a Head of Asia Pacific and Member of the Executive Committee ter resources is 880.6 cubic kilometers in Myanmar, 105 cubic ing themselves from dangers. is no longer needed. custom of wonder among some at the World Economic Forum. “The traditional ways of shaping kilometers in Bangladesh, 1260.54 cubic kilometers in India It is not easy for an ordinary When married, the bride Lisu nationals living in the Ba- policy, writing regulations and setting standards are too slow, and 2879.4 cubic kilometers in China respectively. According man to cock a cross bow. They surrounded by women on the sin of Thanlwin River [former- too top-down and too backward-looking. What is needed is an to the proportion of the country’s area and population, our can shoot a poison-coated arrow bridegroom’s side is brought to ly called Salween]. After the approach that is much faster, more agile, more experimental, country does not have to worry that much about water. at an enemy from a 30-feet-far the groom’s residence. wedding ceremony, the bride and more iterative.” Whatever it is, it will be the best for us to make prepara- place. The day after the wedding and her parents had to go up “While there is a lot to celebrate on the 50th anniversary tions for the sake of our country. Every nation is required to They always wrap their ceremony, friends and relatives to a hideout on mountains to of ASEAN, we mustn’t rest on past achievements,” said Nazir specifically make efforts for implementation of solving water lower parts of their legs with are invited to be entertained conceal themselves from the Razak, Chairman, CIMB Group Holdings, Malaysia, and Chair issues such as acquisition of adequate water supply, valuation cloth. Ancient Lisu nationals with a feast. sight of the groom. of the ASEAN Regional Strategy Group (RSG). “This revolution of water, protection from floods and storms, conservation of never used to wear footwear. In A few days later, the newly The groom must look for will transform everything, from economic structures to social water resources effectively and systematic management of the past, they were in the habit wedded couple has to entertain the bride and when found they systems. Many aspects of our lives will improve. But there will also all our actions concerning water. If we have done the above of worshipping gods. guests again at the dwelling have to spend for a night till the be many worrying challenges, such as how automation and artifi- things, we need not worry too much about our increasing At the time when Morse place of the bride’s parents. next morning on the mountain. cial intelligence are replacing jobs. We have to understand these population. missionaries arrived at Puta-O Therefore, a wedding ceremony Among the Lisu/Lishaw fam- Three Lisu women wear traditional dress. issues and have appropriate policies to address them.”—ADB 18 December 2017 10 national The Global New Light Of Myanmar Kayin new year ceremony held in Minhla

The sixth time holding of the including Kayin,Chin, Mon, 80th Kayin new year ceremo- Kaya, Pa-o Ethnic and region- ny was launched at the Sports al people along with depart- Stadium of BEHS (Minhla), mental officials attended the Mihla township , Thaya Waddy ceremony. District, Bago Region yester- At night the ceremony was day evening. ongoing with the booths ex- Firstly, departmental of- hibiting Kayin traditions and ficials from Bago Regional their traditional goods and also Governnment Departments booths representing Peace can opened the ceremony by cut- be seen with setting of fire- Ethnic Kayin performers entertaining at their New Year Celebration in Insein Township on 17 December. photo: Zaw Gyi ting the ribbon. works in the event.—Pauk Sa A total of 6000 people (Minhla) Ethnic Kayins celebrate New Year

Zaw Gyi Kayin culture as it exhibited an In the evening at Myanmar array of boots displaying folk art, Convention Centre there will Ethnic Kayin people celebrat- souvenirs and other utensils of be traditional dances of various ed their New Year with tradition- Kayin people. The event drew categories, performances of the al dances and songs in Insein, a large crowd as its included Attachment of the Clouds vio- a satellite town in the north of sports activities, games, funfairs, lin group, modern Kayin songs, Yangon yesterday evening. shops and restaurants. poem recitations and children’s Kayin New Year Celebra- The second day event will programs. tions Central Committee (Great- see ethnic Kayins saluting the Prize presentation will be er Yangon) Chairman Mahn State Flag and the Kayin Flag held on 19 December the final Shwe Pyi Aye declared the cel- and talks in commemoration of day of the celebrations. The New Sixth time of the 80th Kayin new year ceremony held in Minhla ebrations open. the New Year at 6 am, followed Year originates from the collec- Township, Bago Region Region on 17 December. Photo: Pauk Sa The New Year celebrations by sports activities, games, and tive harvesting festivals held by (MInhla) also served as the showcase of funfairs till noon. the Kayin ancestors. Myanmar Scout delegation arrives back

Twelve Myanmar Scout repre- Pakistan, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka, Phai Boon also delivered speech- atives, together with scout rep- Scout delegation will stage public sentatives headed by U A Kyaw, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bhu- es and appreciated Myanmar resentatives from other seven activities and share the knowl- U Tin Maung Latt, Daw Myint tan were raised, with national Scout delegation headed by Dr countries attended the birthday edge and experience they gained Sein and Daw Thit Oo who par- anthems of respective countries Tin Nyo for having good disci- party of the Thailand King’s at the 1st Solar Scouts Jambo- ticipated at the 1st Solar Scouts and the Scout Oaths. plines, alertness, communication daughter held at a temple near ree festival for creating a better Jamboree festival arrived back Asia-Pacific Regional Scout skills and teamwork. the Jamboree camp. world through energy saving. Myanmar yesterday evening Committee Director Mr. Kongnut Myanmar scout represent- Back home, the Myanmar —Myanmar Scout Association and was welcomed by Myanmar Scout Chief Organizer U Aye Kyaing, senior scouts and youth scouts. The 1st Solar Scouts Jambo- ree festival was supervised by National Scout Organization of Thailand and was held marking the birthday of Thailand King’s daughter at Vajiravudh Camp from 11 to 15 December. Present were Mr. Kongnut Phai Boon, in charge of Scouts Jamboree festival, Thailand scout organizations and over 15,000 youth scouts from Thailand, Myanmar, Pakistan, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bhutan. In the event, the scout dele- gations were divided into three groups titling Solar for Life, Solar for health and Solar for Environ- ment and held discussions, and took part in the performances, singing and games. At the ceremony, the nation- Myanmar Scout representatives attended 1st Solar Scouts Jamboree festival are seen, together with international scout representatives. al flags of Thailand, Myanmar, Photo: Myanmar Scout Association 18 December 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 11

Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully World obtained thousands of emails Briefs Australia arrests man WASHINGTON — An organisa- political motives.” accused of trying to tion established for US President The letter said Mueller’s sell missile parts for Donald Trump’s transition to the office obtained the emails de- White House said on Saturday spite the fact that it was aware North Korea the special counsel investigating the GSA did not own or control allegations of Russian meddling the records. It said the special MELBOURNE — Australian police in the 2016 election had obtained counsel’s office has “extensively said on Sunday they had arrested tens of thousands of emails un- used the materials in question, a man accused of working on lawfully. including portions that are sus- the black market to sell missile Kory Langhofer, counsel to ceptible to claims of privilege” components and coal on behalf the transition team known as without notifying the Trump for of North Korea, the first charges Trump for America, Inc. (TFA), America team. ever brought in Australia over the wrote a letter to congressional On the transition team were sale of weapons of mass destruc- committees to say Special Coun- a number of aides who were later tion. sel Robert Mueller’s team had caught up in Mueller’s investi- The man had been charged improperly received the emails FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies at a Senate Intelligence Committee gation, such as former national with two counts under an act from the General Services Ad- hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US on 16 February security adviser Michael Flynn. preventing the proliferation of ministration (GSA), a govern- 2011. Photo: REUTERS Flynn pleaded guilty this weapons of mass destruction, ment agency. month to lying to the FBI about police said, and with another Career staff members at the Sanders said: “We continue to Trump told reporters on Friday. his contacts with Russia. four under legislation enforcing agency “unlawfully produced cooperate fully with the special Russia denies interfering in Langhofer, the Trump tran- United Nations and Australian TFA’s private materials, includ- counsel and expect this process the election. On Friday, Repre- sition team lawyer, wrote in his sanctions against North Korea. ing privileged communications, to wrap up soon.” sentative Adam Schiff, the top letter that the GSA’s transfer of —Reuters to the Special Counsel’s Office,” The special counsel’s office Democrat on the House of Rep- materials was discovered on 12 according to the letter, a copy of waved off the transition team’s resentatives Intelligence Com- and 13 December. Eight killed, 44 injured which was seen by Reuters. It complaint. mittee, said he fears the com- The FBI had requested the in Pakistan’s church said the materials included “tens “When we have obtained mittee’s Republican majority materials from GSA staff on 23 attack of thousands of emails.” emails in the course of our on- intends to close its investigation August, asking for copies of the Trump’s transition team going criminal investigation, we of the topic prematurely. Some emails, laptops, cell phones and ISLAMABAD — At least eight peo- used facilities of the GSA, which have secured either the account Republicans have argued that other materials associated with ple were killed and 44 others in- helps manage the US govern- owner’s consent or appropriate Mueller is biased against Trump nine members of the Trump jured in a suicide attack at a church ment bureaucracy, in the period criminal process,” said Peter and should be fired. transition team responsible for in Pakistan’s southwest provincial between the Republican’s No- Carr, spokesman for the special Langhofer’s letter was sent national security and policy mat- capital of Quetta on Sunday, hospi- vember presidential election counsel’s office. to the US Senate Committee on ters, the letter said. tal sources told Xinhua. victory and his inauguration in The GSA did not respond Homeland Security and Govern- The FBI requested the ma- Waseem Baig, spokesperson January. immediately to a request for ment Affairs, and the US House terials of four additional senior for a civic hospital, told Xinhua The Trump team’s accusa- comment. Committee on Oversight and members of the Trump transi- through telephone that eight tion adds to the growing friction Democrats say there is a Government Reform. tion team on 30 August, it said. people were killed and 44 others between the president’s sup- wide-ranging effort by the presi- It asked for Congress to act Langhofer argued that, injured in the suicidal blast in porters and Mueller’s office as dent’s allies on Capitol Hill and in immediately “to protect future while such transition teams are Quetta. Local reports said that the it investigates whether Russia some media outlets to discredit presidential transitions from involved in executive functions, death toll may further rise as nine interfered in the election and if Mueller’s investigation. having their private records they are considered private, were in critical conditions, and Trump or anyone on his team Trump himself has loudly misappropriated by government non-profit organisations whose that about 10 to 15 kg of explosives colluded with Moscow. declared Mueller’s effort a waste agencies, particularly in the records are private and not were used in the attack. Asked for comment, White of time. “There is absolutely no context of sensitive inves- subject to presidential records —Xinhua House spokeswoman Sarah collusion. That has been proven,” tigations intersecting with laws.— Reuters More than two dozen feared killed in central Philippines landslide Foreign minister warns UK cannot MANILA — Rescuers are looking for up to 27 people believed to be buried alive in a landslide in an island province in central Phil- become ‘vassal state’ of EU ippines, police and news reports said on Sunday. EDINBURGH — Britain must ment must aim to “maximize Britain actually wants. minister Ian Duncan Smith crit- The landslide triggered strike a strong trade deal with the benefits of Brexit” by getting Separately, in a measure icized Hammond, as did oth- by heavy rains buried a row of the European Union after Brex- divergence from the bloc’s rules of the difficulty May will face er leading Brexit supporters, houses of some five families in it and avoid becoming a subor- so that it could do “proper free in bringing her side together, for making a statement which Biliran province at the height of dinate state of the bloc, foreign trade deals” with other coun- finance minister Philip Ham- he said was “not government the tropical storm Kai-Tak that minister and leading Brexiteer tries. mond caused a stir amongst policy”. barrelled into the Philippines on Boris Johnson has told the Sun- Prime Minister There- some Brexit supporters be- Johnson told the Sunday Saturday. day Times newspaper. sa May this week secured an cause he said that after Britain Times he would advance the Quoting police officer Failure to ditch EU law agreement with the EU to move formally leaves the EU in March case for a “liberal Brexit” in a Lilibeth Morillo of the Biliran Pro- would make the United King- Brexit talks on to trade and a 2019, it will seek to replicate the new intervention in the debate vincial Police, GMA News Online dom a “vassal state,” Johnson transition pact. But she must current status quo in a transi- this week in which he would play said three bodies have so far been said in an interview to be pub- now unite her deeply divided tion period. up the advantages of leaving the retrieved from the devastating lished on Sunday. The govern- cabinet over what trade deal Former work and pensions EU.— Reuters landslide.— Xinhua 18 December 2017 12 world The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Thousands flee as wildfire ‘beast’ grows to California’s third-largest

VENTURA, (Calif.) — A rag- tive in state history, officials said. ing California wildfire powered A new evacuation order was by fierce winds grew into the issued for parts of Santa Barbara third-largest in state history on County on Saturday as high winds Saturday as forced evacuations whipped the fire through bone- turned neighbourhoods into dry terrain. ghost towns and ash fell in some In Montecito, smoke billow- areas like heavy snow. ing from nearby canyons and High winds and dry condi- pushed by the high winds choked tions were expected to remain the air, hindering aircraft from through the weekend to power dropping flame retardant, the the so-called Thomas Fire in Governor’s Office of Emergency Southern California. It has de- Services said. stroyed more than 1,000 struc- The wildfire forced many tures and threatened 18,000 more schools to close for days, shut since erupting on 4 December, roads and drove hundreds of including homes in the wealthy thousands from their homes. It Firefighters provide structure protection at the historic San Ysidro Ranch as flames from the Thomas Fire, now enclave of Montecito just outside was also responsible for poor the third-largest on record, rage in the distance in Montecito, California, US, on 16 December 2017. Photo: the coastal city of Santa Barbara. air quality throughout Southern REUTERS “It is a beast,” Santa Barbara California. County Fire Department Division An evacuation order for the count 10 people who lost their and evacuations have taken their and then woke up to the roar of Chief Martin Johnson told a news city of Ventura, which was hit homes. My best friend from high toll on a weary population. this fire coming through about 3 conference. hard in the first days of the fire, school, his mom’s house burned Paul Pineda, who lives in am” Pineda said. This year has “But we will kill it,” he said. was lifted on Saturday morning. down.” Fillmore, about 55 miles (90 km) been unprecedented for Califor- Nearly 8,500 personnel using “Our backyard, it’s like a rain The total cost of fighting the northwest of Los Angeles and nia in terms of structures lost and nearly 1,000 engines and 32 hel- of ash. I don’t even want to step fire had come to more than $110 on the eastern flank of the fire, the size of the wildfires, officials icopters were battling the blaze, back there,” said Janet Harring- million by Saturday evening, as said he will flee if the blaze gets said. Five of 20 most destructive which was 40 per cent contained ton, 56, an artist and writer who flames blazing over steep hills too close. fires in recorded history ravaged on Saturday evening. It has be- grew up and lives in Ventura. lit up the night skies. “It’s pretty crazy. Went to the state in 2017, according to Cal come the seventh-most destruc- Her son Ryan said: “I can The 13 days of shifting winds sleep last night about midnight Fire. —Reuters

Mudslide in southern Chile kills five, at least 15 missing Argentina fires head of navy SANTIAGO — A mudslide on resources toward protecting said, but weather conditions of volcanoes, fjords and vast over submarine Saturday tore through a small the people of Villa Santa Lu- were expected to improve later forests. village in southern Chile near a cia,” she said on social media. in the day. The nearby Chaiten vol- tragedy popular national park, leaving More than 4.5 inches (11.4 Villa Santa Lucia borders cano erupted in 2008, forcing five people dead and at least 15 cm) of rain fell in 24 hours, the Chile’s Corcovado National the evacuation of thousands of BUENOS AIRES — Argentina missing after a night of torren- country’s Interior Ministry Park, a popular tourist region residents.—Reuters fired the head of its navy a month tial downpours, authorities said. after a submarine disappeared in A video taken from a heli- the South Atlantic with 44 crew copter by Chilean police showed members onboard, a government a vast swath of the remote town spokesman said on Saturday. of Villa Santa Lucia, near Chait- Letting go of Navy Admiral en in coastal Patagonia, buried Marcelo Eduardo Hipólito Srur beneath the mud as the land- was the first known disciplinary slide ploughed its way down a action taken by President Mauri- flooded river valley. cio Macri’s administration since Four Chileans and a male contact was lost with the ARA San tourist whose name and nation- Juan on 15 November. ality have not been disclosed “It was decided to remove were died in the mudslide, au- him,” a government spokesman thorities said. said. Families of the crew mem- Rescue workers were con- bers criticized Macri’s govern- tinuing to search through the ment for not clearly communicat- debris for at least 15 people. ing with them and for abandoning The mudslide also de- rescue efforts. The navy said on stroyed a school and several 27 November that water that homes and roadways as well as entered the submarine’s snorkel a voting centre ahead of Chile´s caused its battery to short-circuit presidential election on Sunday. before it went missing. The navy President Michelle Bache- had previously said international let declared the area a disaster organizations detected a noise zone. that could have been the subma- “I have ordered rescue Damage done by a landslide is seen in Villa Santa Lucia, Los Lagos, Chile, on 16 December, 2017 in this rine’s implosion the same day workers to put all the necessary picture obtained from social media. Photo: REUTERS contact was lost. —Reuters 18 december 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar world 13 US, Russian, Japanese crew blasts off for space station

Baikonur (Kazakhstan) — A about 250 miles (400 km) above trio of US and Japanese astro- Earth, for two days before dock- nauts and a Russian cosmonaut ing. Shkaplerov, Kanai and Tin- blasted off from Kazakhstan on gle will join Alexander Misurkin Sunday for a two-day trip to the of Roscosmos and Mark Vande International Space Station, a Hei and Joe Acaba of NASA, who NASA TV broadcast showed. have been aboard the orbital out- Commander Anton Shkaplerov post since September. of Roscosmos and flight engi- Onboard cameras showed neers Norishige Kanai of Japan crew members making thumbs- Aerospace Exploration Agency up gestures after the blast-off. and Scott Tingle of NASA lifted Also visible was a stuffed dog toy off from the Baikonur Cosmo- chosen by Shkaplerov’s daughter drome at 1:21 pm local time (0721 to be the spacecraft’s zero-gravity Members of the International Space Station expedition 54/55, Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov (C), GMT/0221 EST). indicator. Soyuz was safely in NASA astronaut Scott Tingle (R) and Norishige Kanai (L) of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) The crew will gradually ap- orbit about 10 minutes after the during the send-off ceremony after checking their space suits before the launch of the Soyuz MS-07 spacecraft proach the station, which orbits launch.—Reuters at the Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, on 17 December 2017. Photo: Reuters Second C919 jet makes China unveils 2017-2021 winter clean heating maiden test flight plan: media

BEIJING — China announced on planning National Development Sunday a five-year plan to convert and Reform Commission and the northern Chinese cities to clean National Energy Administration, heating during the winter through the online edition of Securities 2021, state media reported, amid Times quoted the China Energy a deepening heating crisis. News as saying. An unprecedented govern- The plan covers 2017 through ment campaign to switch millions 2021. of households and thousands of The government has made businesses from coal to natural “concrete arrangements” re- gas in northern China this winter garding geothermal heating, bi- has backfired. omass heating, solar heating, gas Severe natural gas short- heating, electric heating, industri- ages have sent prices soaring al waste heating, clean coal-fired nationwide, hitting businesses central heating, the Securities and residents across China’s in- Times said. By 2019, half of north- dustrial heartland. ern China would have converted The plan was jointly an- to clean heating, reducing bulk nounced by 10 government coal burning by 74 million tonnes, agencies, including the state it said.—Reuters

Three dead after M6.5 quake The second plane of China's homegrown large passenger plane, the C919, takes off from Pudong hits Indonesia's Java Island International Airport in Shanghai, east China, on 17 December 2017. The second plane of the C919 made its first test flight in Shanghai on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua Jakarta — A strong earth- The quake occurred at 11:47 quake hit Indonesia's main is- pm local time, with tremors felt SHANGHAI — A second proto- around 2 hours. It tested the Corporation of China plans to land of Java just before midnight across the island including the type of China's large passenger performance of the C919 major produce six aircraft for flight Friday, killing three people and capital Jakarta located on the jet C919 completed its maiden systems and equipment, such as testing. sparking fears of a tsunami, of- northern coast of West Java flight in Shanghai Sunday, which taking-off and landing, naviga- More than 1,000 tests will ficials said Saturday. about 300 km from the epicenter. was marked as a step closer to tion and communication, speed be carried out. The US Geological Survey The country's meteorolog- China becoming a global avia- acceleration and deceleration. With a standard range said the quake's epicenter was ical, climatology and geophys- tion powerhouse. The first C919 made its of 4,075 kilometers, the C919 less than a kilometer outside the ics agency issued a warning for The domestic jet took maiden flight in May. It conduct- jet is comparable to the up- town of Cipatujah on the south- large waves along the coast, but off shortly after 10:30 am in ed its first intercity test flight in dated Airbus 320 and Boe- ern coast of West Java, and was the alert was lifted at 2:27 am Shanghai Pudong Internation- November. ing's new generation 737. measured at a depth of 91.9 kilo- after no tsunami was reported. al Airport and the flight lasted The Commercial Aircraft —Xinhua meters. —Kyodo News 18 december 2017 14 social The Global New Light Of Myanmar Hollywood actor Dustin Queen of traditional songs Hoffman accused of exposing himself to a minor celebrates 75th Birthday

LOS ANGELES — More ac- leave when her mother called cusations! Legendary actor her from downstairs. Dustin Hoffman is again in the Melissa Kester said the spotlight after three women Oscar-winner groped her and spoke to US magazine Variety conducted unwanted sexual about his sexual misconduct, conduct with her while re- including exposing himself to cording audio for the 1987 film a 16-year-old in a hotel room. “Ishtar”. Hoffman’s attorney Mark A third woman who didn’t A. Neubauer called the accu- reveal her name told Variety sations against the actor “de- that Hoffman also sexually as- famatory falsehoods”. Hoffman saulted her in a station wagon himself hasn’t made comments. while working on “Ishtar”. But According to the report, she had a subsequent sexual Cori Thomas was a high-school encounter with him, which she Photo: Thiha Ko Ko (Mandalay) classmate of Hoffman’s daugh- didn’t know how to define. ter Karina when she met the Earlier, three women Mar Mar Aye or the Queen of Mandalay Myoma Music Troupe Yi Yi Khin, Nan Win and group, actor in Manhattan, New York stepped forward to accuse Myanmar folk songs celebrated and Sai Tint Lwin Traditional Or- Mg Thein Win, Than Htun Lay, in 1980. When Thomas was the Hollywood actor of sexual her 75th anniversary birthday on chestra troupe. Then, Mar Mar Shwe Yi Thein Tan and the waiting for her parents to pick harassment which they said the stage she sang together with Aye (Daw mar Mar Aye) present- scholars of Daw Mar Mar Aye her up, she was left in the hotel happened decades ago. The many of the famous vocalists in ed gifts to four elderly musicians from Singapore and American, room with the actor alone. first was author Anna Graham Mandalay. as a token of love and respect. Wine La Min Aung, May Thet Hoffman allegedly came Hunter, who alleged Hoffman Her 75th birthday under the Authors U Kyaw Yin Myint and Htar Swe, Dr Hla Bu, Min Aung out of the hotel bathroom with a of groping her and making in- title “Diamond Jubilee Music Sue Nget gave birthday wishes Khaing, Zayan Ma, Ye Nanda, towel wrapped around him and appropriate comments when Concert” was held on Saturday and talks in honour of the Queen. Naung Ye Htut, Thae Nu Wah, then dropped it and stood na- she was a 17-year-old intern on evening at National Theatre in Then, Daw Mar Mar Aye, Me Me Chaung, Babra and other ked. He later put on a robe and the set of the 1985 TV movie of the city well-known for its pres- together with Mandalay Thein performers entertained with the sat on the bed and asked her Death of a Salesman. Hoffman ervation and love for the tra- Zaw, Academy Yan Aung, Acad- songs in honors. Several chan- to massage his feet, which she had previously denied abusing ditions and culture. The event emy Cho Pyone, Academy Htun nels also broadcast live the event. did. She then took the chance to Hunter.—Xinhua was opened with the melodies of Aeindra Bo, Htay Htay Myint, — Thiha Ko Ko (Mandalay)

Italian conductor wins Maestro Solti conducting competition in Hungary

PECS, (Hungary) — Italian con- ed in 2016, he commissioned and ductor Leonardo Sini won the performed nationally televised first place of the Maestro Solti original productions of Rigoletto International Conducting Com- and L’Elisir d’Amore. petition, held here on Saturday, Born in 1990, Peter Dobszay before Azis Sadikovic from Aus- is considered the most versatile tria and Nimrod David Pfeffer musician today at the Hungarian from Israel, whereas the audi- music scene. He makes concert ence’s prize went to Hungarian tours worldwide. Peter Dobszay. A total of 186 conductors The world-class concert hall, from 40 countries of the world Kodaly Center in Pecs where the — from China through Russia finalists have conducted the Pan- to America — applied for the non Philharmonic Orchestra, competition organized by Filhar- hosted the final. monia Hungary. After the pre-se- Leonardo Sini began his lection, forty of them entered the musical studies at the Conserv- semifinal. atory of Music “L. Canepa” in The 35,000-euro prize has Sassari. In 2013 he gained his awarded by a prestigious inter- Masters degree in trumpet at the national jury for the best con- Royal Academy of Music in Lon- ductors. don where he also commenced The Maestro Solti Interna- his studies in conducting with Italian conductor Leonardo Sini (R) receives the first prize of the Maestro Solti International Conducting tional Conducting Competition Competition in Pecs, southwest Hungary, on 16 December 2017. Azis Sadikovic from Austria and Nimrod Sian Edwards. is named after Sir George Solti David Pfeffer from Israel won the second and third prizes. Audience’s prize went to Hungarian Peter Dobszay. Leonardo has received The Maestro Solti International Conducting Competition is named after Sir George Solti, conductor, pianist conductor, pianist and music di- important prizes in several in- and music director who represents the highest standards of performing art. Photo: Xinhua rector who represents the high- ternational music competitions est standards of performing art. and performed with numerous in Italy. winner of the 3rd prize and the assistant conductor at The Met- Sir Solti has earned imper- ensembles. He is the founder The Austrian conductor Azis bronze baton at the renowned ropolitan Opera in New York City, ishable merits in growing pop- and Principal Conductor of the Sadikovic is the winner of the Fitelberg International Conduct- and as music director of the Lyr- ularity of exquisite Hungarian Armonia Chamber Orchestra 1st prize and the Caixa-General ing Competition 2012. ic Opera Company of Guatemala. composers such as Bela Bartok, with whom he performed in dif- special prize at the Concurso Israeli-born conductor At The Lyric Opera Company of Zoltan Kodaly, Erno Dohnanyi ferent concerts in London and Jovens Maestros 2013 and the Nimrod David Pfeffer serves as Guatemala, which he Co-Found- and Leo Weiner.—Xinhua 18 December 2017 The Global New Light Of Myanmar social 15 First Tibetan Cultural Exhibition in Shwedagon Pagoda

A photo exhibition showcasing 17 to 18 December, from 6am till Tibetan culture was opened in 10pm. The exhibition contains a the northern ward of Shwedagon hundred pictures showcasing the Pagoda yesterday. religious side, society, natural Attending the opening cer- beauty, economy and culture of emony of the exhibition were Tibet. Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo U Sein Win Aung, Chairman Min Thein, Chinese Ambassador of Myanmar-China Goodwill As- to Myanmar Mr. Hong Liang, sociation, said that Tibet occu- members of Chinese goodwill pies 200 kilometers of the China’s ambassadors to Myanmar and border to Myanmar. He said this other invited guests. is why it is important to promote Mr. Zhang Yun, head of the the culture of Tibet for future Research Department for Tibet- relationships. an Culture, said the purpose of Tibetans are one of the the exhibition was to allow Myan- ethnics of China and Tibet is mar citizens to view the culture one of five self-administrative of Tibet which is seldom visited regions in China. Tibet has a by Myanmar tourists. population of 2.6 million people. Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein observes the TIbet Cultural Exhibition at Shwedagon The exhibition will last from —Aye Min Thu Pagoda. Photo: Zarni Maung

Old and new batch of Pyay holds 98th donation ceremony on 18 December outstanding students celebrate

The reunion dinner for Out- company, Aung Myin Thu Co. standing students from batch donating Ks2.5 million, Dr. Tin 1964 and the awarding ceremo- Htun Oo, the Managing Di- ny for 2017’s outstanding stu- rector of Multimedia Group, dents was held on 16 December. donating Ks2 million, Dr. Aye The event was held in Medical Aye from Lashio’s outstanding University (1) on Pyay Road. student batch donating Ks1 mil- Dr. Aung Zaw Myo, chair- lion, Dr. Kyu Kyu from Lashio’s man of the 1964 batch, delivered batch donating Ks300,000, and the opening speech. Lt-Gen (retired) Myint Soe and Afterwards, Dr. Aung Thu, wife Daw Khin Mya Oo (a senior Union Minister for Agriculture, outstanding student) donating Livestock and Irrigation, and Ks200,000. Yangon Region Chief Minister Later, various donors also U Phyo Min Thein gave con- donated to an education fund gratulatory speeches. for the outstanding students This was followed by the with Daw Myat Myat Ohn Khin award presentation ceremony (Retired Union Minister), Un- for 2017’s outstanding students ion Minister Dr. Aung Thu and from Yangon Region. Dr. Hla Thein Aye from ‘72 Pyay the second largest city in Bago Region held its 98th anniversary of donating rice and Afterwards, various donors batch donating Ks800,000. The other provisions to members of the Sangha at a decorated pavilion on Sartaiktan Street, conferred donations to the 1964 donations were received by the Hsandaw Ward, on 17 December 2017. Photo: Maung Shew win (Pyay) batch with U Nyo Myint, Sen- Chairperson and Speaker of the ior Managing Director of KBZ 1964 batch and they in turn con- Group of Companies, donating ferred certificates to the donors. Dynamic Photo Art exhibition aims to Ks50 million on behalf of the —GNLM explore skills of unknown photographers

YANGON Gallery will host a col- the Dynamic Digital Photogra- photographers. lective art exhibition entitled phy Training School has organ- All work will be on sale at “Dynamic Photo Art Exhibi- ised this kind of event with an Ks200,000 each at the gallery, tion” in the third week of this intention to explore artistic with the organiser planning to month, with a focus on show- skills of unknown photographers donate 50 per cent of the net pro- casing photographs of Myan- through the group the group ceeds to conflict-affected people mar’s beautiful landscapes and show. in Rakhine State. festivals, according to a report The event is scheduled to Yangon Gallery is located of the Myawady Daily’s Sunday open to the public from 23 to 15 within the compound of People’s U Nyo Myint, Senior Managing Director of KBZ Co. and wife gives edition. December, planning to feature Park near the Planetarium Mu- donations to Dr. Tin Myo Win on behalf of KBZ Co. Photo: This will be the fourth time roughly 114 works by 68 trainee seum on Alone Road.—GNLM Supplied 18 December 2017 16 sport The Global New Light Of Myanmar Myanmar football star Kyaw Ko Ko Ronaldo free kick likely to transfer to Chiang Rai United gives Real

Myanmar football star Kyaw another Ko Ko, a striker of Yangon United will likely to transfer to Thailand world title League 1 team Chiang Rai Unit- ed, according to the websites of ABU DHABI — Cristiano Ron- the Myanmar National League. aldo scored with a free kick “If the transfer will be sure, which went through the de- his transfer will be a good op- fensive wall to break Gremio’s portunity for Kyaw Ko Ko. This brave resistance and give Real is a good consequence for not Madrid a 1-0 victory over the only Kyaw Ko Ko, but for the South American champions Myanmar national team. The in the Club World Cup final on Thai leagues are very good in Saturday. tactics and strategies and stress Ronaldo’s 53rd-minute powerful playing. After about two strike gave Real their second years of playing in this kind of world title in a row, the third league, Kyaw Ko Ko will become in the last four seasons, and a marvelous player, with better ended Gremio’s hopes of pull- skills and stamina. He then will ing off what would have been contribute more benefit to the a huge upset. The European Myanmar national football team. champions, enjoying the back- I would like to say congratula- ing of most neutrals at the tions to him for hearing like that,” Myanmar football star Kyaw Ko Ko, a strkier of Yangon United seen at on international Zayed Sports City Stadium, said Myo Thet Naing, a Myanmar match. Photo:supplied dominated as expected, with football fan. 20 shots on goal to Gremio’s Agreements are undergoing fer, said an official from Yangon football club based in Chiang Rai The club was founded in 2009 and one, but the much more limited between Yangon United FC and United. Chiang Rai United Foot- Province, a city located in the currently plays in Thai League Brazilians still made their lives Chiang Rai United for the trans- ball Club is a Thai professional very northern part of Thailand. 1.—Kyaw Zin Lin uncomfortable.—Reuters

Napoli back on JCB Football Clinic and friendly top after Inter lose unbeaten tournament launched in Yangon record

W iTH the joint cooperation of MILAN — Inter Milan suffered Myanmar Football Federation an unexpected first league de- (MFF), Myanmar National feat of the season on Satur- League (MNL) and JCB Co.Ltd, day, going down 3-1 at home a football clinic was launched to midtable Udinese, and were yesterday morning and its knocked off the top of Serie A friendly tournament was held by Napoli after they won by the in the evening at the artificial same score at Torino. turf ground of MFF in Yangon, In the day’s other game, Myanmar. AS Roma missed a second-half The event was intended for penalty but still beat Cagliari identifying, nurturing and train- 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal ing the next generation of youth by Federico Fazio, awarded footballers in Myanmar along after a consultation with the with improving their physical video assistant referee (VAR). and mental development. VAR was also used at A total of sixteen teams di- the San Siro to award a sec- vided into two groups competed ond-half penalty to Udinese in the friendly tournament and which Rodrigo De Paul con- the two most scorers Group (G) verted in what proved to be and Group (B) met in the final. the turning point as Inter were th The Group (B) won the Kids seen at the JCB football clinic at the artificial turf ground of MFF in Yangon, Myanmar finally beaten in their 17 game champion of the friendly tour- yesterday. Photo:MFF of the campaign. The referee nament by beating the Group initially signalled a goal kick (G) with 2-0 result while Group fight match. from JCB, MFF and MNL par- company based in Tokyo, Ja- but changed his mind and gave C secured the third place by A total of 80 kids, who were ticipated in the event. pan provided support in Myan- handball against Davide San- beating the Group (E) with the interested in football, along with JCB is an originally Japan mar’s football development for ton after consulting the VAR. penalty play in the third place football coaches and officials Credit Bureau, a credit card youth.—Kyaw Zin Lin —Reuters