To Observe Democratic Culture of Solving Issues Through Dialogue Is So Important: Senior General

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State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing chairs the National Unity and Peace Restoration Central Committee meeting 1/2021 in Nay Pyi Taw on 3 March 2021.

HE National Unity members of the Central Commit- mittee Lt-Gen Sein Win, Lt-Gen (NCA) as much as possible” in logue is so important. Howev- and Peace Restora- tee General Mya Tun Oo, Admiral Ye Aung, Lt-Gen Aye Win and its five future programmes, and er, the problem is huge it can tion Central Commit- Tin Aung San, General Maung officials. it has also laid down the objective be reduced through dialogue. Ttee held its meeting Maung Kyaw, Lt-Gen Moe Myint In his keynote address, “Emphasizing of restoration of The Senior General said he had 1/2021 at the office of the State Tun, Mahn Nyein Maung, Daw the Senior General said it was eternal peace for the entire na- requested the previous govern- Administration Council in Nay Aye Nu Sein, Jeng Phang Naw the first meeting on the peace tion in line with the Nationwide ment in person for many times Pyi Taw yesterday, with an ad- Taung, U Sai Lone Hsaing, Saw process after the Council had Ceasefire Agreement (NCA)” in to hold the National Defence and dress delivered by Chairman of Daniel, Union Minister for Home assumed the administrative its political objectives. Security Council meeting as stip- the Central Committee Chair- Affairs and Union Minister at the duties of the State. The Central In fact, NCA is the founda- ulated by the Constitution with man of the State Administration Government’s Office Lt-Gen Soe Committee, the work committee tion of the design to build a Union the wish to improve the civil-mil- Council Commander-in-Chief of Htut, Union Minister for Border and the coordination commit- based on the federal system and itary relations. But the request Defence Services Senior General Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, tee were set up to carry out the democracy, as aspired by all na- was ignored again and again. Min Aung Hlaing. Attorney-General of the Union peace process more extensive- tionalities, through the ceasefire. Moreover, the repeated calls for Also present at the meeting Dr Daw Thida Oo, Lt-Gen Yaw ly. As regards the peace, the A comprehensive type of Un- holding dialogues between UEC were Vice-Chairman of the Coun- Pyae, Secretary of the Central Council has adopted the work ion will appear only if we find an- and political parties, the special cil Vice-Chairman of the Central Committee Lt-Gen Aung Lin programme “Emphasis will swers through coordination and session of the Pyidaungsu Hlut- Committee, Deputy Command- Dway, Joint Secretary Lt-Gen be placed on restoring eternal realize the agreements based on taw and the NDSC meeting to er-in-Chief of Defence Services Tin Maung Win, members of peace in the entire nation in line NCA. In this process, the obser- solve the problem of vote-rigging Commander-in-Chief (Army) the National Unity and Peace with agreements from the Na- vance of the democratic culture were also rejected. Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Restoration Coordination Com- tionwide Ceasefire Agreement of solving an issue through dia- SEE PAGE-3

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NATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Announcement for MoSWRR discusses Malika express vessels Fresh, ripe tamarind people not to join cooperative activities resume sells at regular price violent riots with ASEAN Sittway-Rathedaung- in harvest season Buthidaung route PAGE-5 PAGE-6 PAGE-12 PAGE-12 4 MARCH 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Announcement of Union Election Commission (3 March 2021) Regarding the Multiparty General Election held on 8 November 2020, the Union Election Commission has inspected the withdrawal/receipt/use/remaining of ballot papers used for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Pyawbwe Township in Mandalay Region, together with the respective township election sub-commission, head of police, Im- migration and Population and administrators according to the Hluttaw Election Law Section 53. According to on the ground inspection, a total of 295 poll stations of Pyawbwe Township in Mandalay Region took out 250,538 ballot papers. It used 177,523 ballot receipts, and the remaining ballots were 70,117 instead of 73,015. The extra/shortage ballots were found at respective poll stations, and the missing ballots were 2,898, which is lesser than the actual numbers of remaining ballots. The findings are as follows: Inspection findings on ballot papers for Pyithu Hluttaw Election of Pyawbwe Township

Remaining Difference Sr Ballot Papers Withdrawal Used Exact Remaining Remark on the ground missing Extra-used Wards and Village- 1 239,100 176,501 62,599 59,701 7,023 4,125 Tracts

2 Townships 1,022 1,022 - - - -

3 Remaining numbers 10,416 - 10,416 10,416 - -

Total 250,538 177,523 73,015 70,117 7,023 4,125 Difference (2,898)

The wards/village-tracts of Pyawbwe township took out 239,100 ballot papers 18 Wahyindote 1 700 750 50 and used 176,501. It should remain 62,599, but it left only 59,701, and so 2,898 ballot 19 Dahatkon 1 900 950 50 papers were missing. 20 Pinmyaing 1 550 600 50 During the inspection of Pyawbwe, U Kyaw Swe, secretary of Sate Cho vil- 21 Yintaw Ywama 2 1,550 1,650 100 lage- tract election sub-commission, returned unused ballot books for each Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw and State/Region Hluttaw on 26 February 2021 while U 22 Kyini 2 1,100 1,150 50 Thura, Chairman of Phayagyi village-tract election sub-commission and U Than 23 Shanpwe 2 1,200 1,900 700 Oo, secretary returned four unused ballot books for each Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha 24 Myoma 1 950 1,000 50 Hluttaw and State/Region on 27 February 2021 to Pyawbwe Township election 25 Mandalaytan 2 600 635 35 sub-commission office. 26 Shwepyi Yanaung 2 1,200 1,300 100 Zajantaung village-tract returned one ballot book for Pyithu Hluttaw while 27 Pyithaya 1 2,450 2,452 2 Chaungmagyi village-tract four books with nine ballot papers, Sal Ywar Lat Pan 28 Pyithaya 2 750 754 4 Tine village-tract two ballot books and 15 ballot papers and unknown village-tract 29 Yargyi 2 1,250 1,350 100 five ballot books to Pyawbwe Township election commission office. According to the respective Hluttaw Election Rules and Rule 66(h), “The poll 30 Yargyi 3 500 550 50 heads must pack the under-mentioned and must print his seal on the packs. The 31 Thabyaypin 1 900 931 31 poll heads must express the pack’s content, names of ward or village-tracts and poll 32 Thabyaypin 4 750 765 15 station number. He can also allow the poll station representative for Hluttaw MPs 33 Tawtwinhla 3 550 554 4 or other election agents to print their seals and make a large bundle. – 34 Tawtwinhla 4 350 400 50 1. Unused ballot papers, receipts and Form (16-1) 35 Lwepaukon 1 750 760 10 2. Voting lists of the polling station 36 Shansu 1 700 850 150 3. Receipts for advance ballot papers 37 Kangyi (north) 1 1,350 1,400 50 4. Invalid votes Form (17). 38 Kyi 1 650 700 50 The Rules also instructed the poll head, deputy poll head, and members to carry out according to the stipulations mentioned above. 39 Magyikon 3 950 1,003 53 It was found that the number of ballots used was higher than the number of ballot 40 Myinbat 2 1,100 1,134 34 papers issued in 52 village-tract polling stations. The use of extra ballots in these 41 Myothit 1 950 1,000 50 polling stations are as follows, and it is suspected that more ballots were printed. 42 Shwepyi Yanlon 1 1,250 1,300 50 43 Taunglal 1 1,300 1,400 100 List of extra-used ballot papers for poll station-wise of Ward/Village-tract in 44 Taunglal 4 1,300 1,381 81 Pyawbwe Township 45 Myintel 1 1,650 1,700 50 Extra ballot Sr Ward/Village-tract Poll station Issued Used 46 Kantel 3 1,250 1,300 50 papers 47 Bodigone 1 1,050 1,100 50 1 Mogaung 2 600 608 8 48 Sate Cho 6 1,100 1,150 50 2 Twinywar 3 950 1,000 50 49 Sabalkon 1 850 900 50 3 Twinywar 5 1,100 1,150 50 50 Yanaung 1 1,250 1,323 73 4 Shwenyaungphu 1 750 800 50 51 Yanaung 5 1,150 1,224 74 5 Zajantaung 1 800 950 150 52 Nyaungone (north) 3 550 600 50 6 Gwaypinyoe 2 800 811 11 From Ward/Village-tract 874 7 Gwaypinyoe 3 500 563 63 Total 50,050 53,301 4,125 8 Salywar Kyeti 1 1,250 1,300 50 Missing ballot papers at 106 Village-tract poll stations are as follows: 9 Ohnpin 2 750 785 35 List of missing ballot papers for poll station-wise of ward/village-tract in 10 Ohnpin 3 900 933 33 Pyawbwe Township 11 Kantha 1 450 500 50 Ballot Missing Ward/Vil- Poll 12 Kantha 4 800 900 100 Sr papers Used ballot lage-tract station 13 Moenangone 1 1,150 1,175 25 Issued papers 14 Moenangone 2 850 854 4 1 Mogaung 1 600 569 -31 15 Minlan 5 1,000 1,050 50 2 Phaungtaw 1 900 850 -50 16 Htantawgyi 1 1,150 1,154 4 17 Htantawgyi 2 850 852 2 SEE PAGE-7 4 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 To observe democratic culture of solving issues through dialogue is so important: Senior General

FROM PAGE-1 means the practice in sharing own names. The Senior Gen- the agreements, formation of formed at the state level and So, the Tatmadaw has to of three powers over the con- eral expressed his assumption peace committees, holding of measures will be taken for the inevitably assumed the duties solidated regions, states, na- that the emergence of a state exclusive meetings between return of internally displaced entrusted by the Constitution. tional races and ethnics. In so based on a name representing the government and NCAs- persons and convenience of The government wishes to em- doing, regions and states will all national races living inside, EAO leaders and issuance of their living as soon as possible. phasize the point that national have the rights of self-admin- not a single national race, could statements, holding of peace Differences over the Tatmad- unity and peace can be restored istration, self-legislation and contribute much towards na- process-related meetings, sign- aw will be discussed and the through dialogue in accord with self-determination in accord tional unity. So all are urged to ing of part 3 of the Union Agree- Tatmadaw is just performing the democracy culture. with the respective region and consider and seek a solution to ment, step-by-step implemen- the regular duties for national As one of five future pro- defence. Efforts will be made grammes of the State Admin- to pave ways for non-signatory istration Council mentions that EAOs to sign the NCA and it is emphasis will be placed on re- necessary for EAOs to take the storing eternal peace in the As one of five future programmes of the peace path. Democratic rights entire nation in line with agree- should be enjoyed by all nation- ments from the Nationwide al races. Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) State Administration Council mentions At the current stages of the as much as possible, all parts peace process, it is necessary of tasks can be done apart from that emphasis will be placed on restoring to hold dialogues in four phases approvals at the Pyidaungsu uninterruptedly. Informal and Hluttaw. Although it can be as- eternal peace in the entire nation in line formal dialogues should be or- sumed that such tasks cannot ganized as may be necessary. be done due to lack of Hluttaw with agreements from the Nationwide To strengthen the ceasefire, it representatives and political is necessary to hold bilateral parties, representatives of cur- Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) as much as talks continuously in accord- rently existing political parties ance with provisions of the will be elected representatives NCA until formal meetings and upon completion of the forth- possible, peace conferences can be held coming election and the party under the NCA. In the imple- which won the majority of seats mentation of national unity and must form the government to peace, it is important to imple- assume the duty. As such, the ment five guidelines, including current political party group state constitutions by sharing this matter, he said. tation of future programmes (a) building a Union based on and government group can powers among the Union, re- Today’s peace efforts are beyond 2020, continuation of democracy and federalism, continue the political dialogue. gions and states in accord with being made as a national duty the remaining points for the (b) realizing national unity By continuously undertaking the State constitution. There in order to pass on a legacy of basic principle agreements and peace by adopting the de- the peace process, efforts can is no region or state where a building a stable future and a and discussion about the peace mocracy culture of dialogues, be made for restoring eternal single ethnic people reside in developed world-class nation to process between government, (c) developing strategies for peace all the people aspire. Myanmar. All the regions and the future generations to come. Hluttaw and Tatmadaw dele- national unity, (d) formulating Even though concepts states are home to multiple These efforts are not meant for gate groups. and materializing projects for are diverse in democracy and national races. It can be seen self-interests or for the reputa- Next, central committee rehabilitation and development federalism in building the Un- that various ethnics are living tion of a person. members Jeng Phang Naw together with the implementa- ion based on democracy and in regions. After the takeover of the Taung, Mahn Nyein Maung, tion of the peace process, (e) federalism, it is necessary to According to the national country in accord with the Daw Aye Nu Sein, Saw Dan- conducting research into root choose the system suitable census of 2014 for example, Constitution, measures will iel, and U Sai Lone Hsaing ex- causes of divisions in the soci- for the country. With regard to Shan State has a population be taken to ensure required plained the need to form more ety to prevent them. democracy, it is necessary to of over 5.8 million with ethnic peace and stability and help peace task forces to facilitate The work committee is re- follow the wish of the majority Shan representing 35.23 per the election-winning party form the peace process in Kachin quired to develop timetables as well as to emphasize the cent, Bamar 11.44 per cent, a government. During the pe- State, hold informal meetings and strategies, which will be wish of the minority. Somebody Pa-O 8.94 per cent, Palaung riod, the ongoing processes frequently with ethnic armed implemented by the coordina- discriminate and commit pun- 7.06 per cent, Wa 6.41 per cent, including the peace effort in organizations, return of dis- tion committee. The meeting ishment of social affairs against Danu 4.4 per cent, Kokang 3.22 respective regions will contin- placed people to their homes, of the central committee will others as enemies whose con- per cent, Lahu 4.05 per cent, ue without losing momentum. ensuring that all ethnic armed be held occasionally as may be cepts are not conformity with Jingphaw 2.35 per cent and oth- Moreover, the systems con- organizations sign the NCA necessary. The work commit- them to set aside the formers er ethnic groups 16.84 per cent. trary to the constitution and under the State Administra- tee is required to implement the society. Such acts are based Likewise, Kachin State has a the processes detrimental to tion Council, ensuring that matters related to develop- on ideas of social discrimina- population of over 1.6 million national unity and national se- Rakhine State achieves eter- ment, IDPs, and the interim tion in the slavery era, which with Bamar representing 29.2 curity will be mended in line nal peace through ongoing period included in Chapter does not totally conform with per cent, Shan 23.6 per cent, with the Constitution and oth- temporary ceasefire, returns (6) of the NCA in negotiation democracy. The extreme per- Jingphaw 18.97 per cent, Lisu er existing laws. And these ef- of IDPs to their homes, the re- with relevant union ministers sonal cult may cause disunity in 7 per cent, Rawam 5.5 per cent, forts mean that the Tatmadaw lease of timely correct infor- and chairmen of state and re- the society, harming the nation- Lawwaw 3.33 per cent, Lacheik is doing national politics with mation against rumours and gion administration councils. al unity. Hence, it is necessary 2.89 per cent, Zaikwa 1.57 per the aim of protecting national fake news, building of trust in Detail negotiations are to be to consider personal cult and cent and other ethnics 8 per interests, the Senior General the peace process, reconstitu- carried out by the coordina- discrimination not to be prac- cent. Shan State has just over added. tion of state-level committees tion committee. In conclusion, tised in society. 35 per cent Shan people and Lt-Gen Tin Maung Win, and inclusive participation of the Senior General urged the Although everybody ex- Kachin State just over 39 per joint secretary of the National all ethnic groups in the peace committees to try to strike a presses various definitions and cent Kachin people. The estab- Unity and Peace Restoration process. balance between peace and de- standards of federalism as they lishment of states based on na- Central Committee, explained Then, the Senior General velopment as they are directly like, its essence is consolida- tional race has led to demands the holding of Union peace discussed the peace process, proportional to each other.— tion and harmony. The federal for their own states with their conferences and signing of saying the committees will be MNA 4 MARCH 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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Union Minister for Investment and Extension of deadline for Foreign Economic Relations application submission for Myanmar Press Council’s vacancy U Aung Naing Oo attends second day

MYANMAR Press Council members selecting team has of 27th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ advertised that the application forms for candidacy of vacant council’s members can be taken out at Copy Rights and Retreat Meeting Registration Division of Information and Public Relation Department located at No (4) Wingabar Street, Bahan Town- ship, Yangon Region from 9 am to 4 pm daily from 26.2.2021 (Friday) and 3.3.2021 (Wednesday), and the forms must be applied no later than 4 am of 3.3.2021 (Wednesday), in daily newspapers. The deadline is extended to 4 pm of 27.3.2021 (Saturday) for the convenience of candidates. For further information, people can contact 09-8604751 and 01-544583. Myanmar Press Council members selecting team No (4) Wingabar Street, Bahan Township, Yangon Region

No payment for detainee’s release; it’s just rumour GROUPS working in various against the government and ways to oppose the govern- undermining the rule of law ment are taking the youths are being prosecuted. Most Union Minister U Aung Naing Oo joins the online second-day meeting of the 27th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ to the streets and confronting young people who are still Retreat Meeting yesterday. the security forces and creat- studying and outsourcing em- ing unrest in the country, ac- ployees are being released Union Minister for Investment ures under the Hanoi Plan of try to complete the domestic cording to a statement from after signing the necessary and Foreign Economic Rela- Action , to strengthen ASEAN process for the entry into force the Myanmar Police Force. confessions in order to pro- tions U Aung Naing Oo attend- business more integrated into of Regional Comprehensive Security forces in respec- tect their future and lives. ed the second day of the 27th the Global Value Chains and Economic Partnership (RCEP) tive areas are focusing on Although the government ASEAN Economic Ministers’ the status of the domestic pro- Agreement as early as possi- minimizing civilian casualties is doing so with compassion Retreat Meeting via video con- cess for the entry into force ble. and dispersing the crowds. from all sides, some media ference which was held on 3 of Regional Comprehensive The Meeting was chaired Some protesters and vehicles are spreading rumours about March 2021. Economic Partnership (RCEP) by Dato Dr Amin Liew Abdul- that blocked the roads during how much each released per- In the Meeting, the Minis- Agreement. lah, Minister at the Prime Min- the riots were detained and son has to pay or how much ters exchanged their views on Union Minister informed ister’s Office and Minister of the detainees were subjected to pay for a motorcycle or car. the implementation status of Myanmar’s support for the Finance and Economy of Bru- to background check and in- In all cases of releasing ASEAN Economic Communi- establishment of the support nei Darussalam and attended terrogated to identify wheth- the detainees, the news that ty (AEC) related activities of unit of ACRF to monitor and by ASEAN Economic Minis- er he or she is the leader of money was paid was a rumu- the ASEAN Comprehensive evaluate the ACRF implemen- ters, Senior Economic Officials the protests without being or spread by the anti-govern- Recovery Framework (ACRF), tation and he also highlighted (SEOM) and representatives tortured in accordance with ment group, and that the me- expansion of the list of essen- the important of sectorial co- from ASEAN Countries, the the procedures. dia should stand up for the tial goods from foods and ag- operation for the success of ASEAN Secretary - General Based on the findings of code of ethics and refrain riculture sectors annexed to the framework. Moreover, he and representatives from ASE- the interrogation, only those from publishing one-sided the MoU on Non-Tariff Meas- confirmed that Myanmar will AN Secretariat.—MNA leaders who were working misinformation.—MNA 4 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 5 Announcement for people not to join violent riots

THE anti-government rallies Sagaing, Shwebo and Monwya broke the law in some places of of Sagaing Region, Magway, Sa- the country and also blocked the lin and Taungdwingyi of Mag- public roads with tires, concrete way Region, Pathein, Myanaung block, trees and made arson. and Wakema of Ayeyawady They also attacked the security Region, Myeik and Dawei of forces with elements like cat- Taninthayi Region, Hpakant of apults and iron barbed wires, Kachin State, Hpa-an of Kayin percussion lock firearm and air State, Haka of Chin State yes- gun, and they arrested security terday and the security forces forces and destroyed CCTVs dispersed the protest crowds. and vehicles, according to the Although the government statement of the Myanmar Po- patiently waited and maintained lice Force. peaceful protests to a certain According to the state- extent, the current protests lead ment, the riots occurred in to riots in various ways. Sanchaung, Hlaing, Yan Kin, The security forces used Tamway, Insein, Thakayta only crowd control weapons and Dagon Myothit (South) to keep the injuries to a mini- townships of Yangon Region, mum. Therefore, for security Chanayethazan, Pyigyidagun, and safety, the public should not Myingyan, Meiktila and Py- participate in the violence and inOoLwin of Mandalay Region, keep awareness.—MNA

Peaceful protests turn to violent riots; Riotous protesters block public roads with tires, concrete blocks and iron barbed wires; Security forces use only crowd control weapons to keep the injuries to a minimum. 4 MARCH 2021 6 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

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

Union Minister Dr Thet Khine Win meets department heads

UNION Minister for Health and degree holders. He also em- erate vaccination progarmmes ICU, plans to conduct postgrad- sion of traditional medicines Sports Dr Thet Khine Win held phasized the civil services rules in March and April as planned uate/undergraduate courses by Department of Traditional meeting with the relevant de- and regulations including ethics while the civil servants get by the Department of Human Medicine, plans to hold outdoor partment heads yesterday. of medics and nurses, budget injected this month and the Resources for Health although sports events by the Depart- During the meeting, the allocation for construction ma- healthcare workers of private they are currently suspend, the ment of Sports and Physical Union Minister re-explained terials and medical equipment, sectors and others from reli- inspection of FDA for vaccines Education, the promotion of the excerpts from the speech effective use of budget and sur- gious sectors will be vaccinated and real-time manners for the Myanmar’s martial arts and of State Administration Council plus budget for other sections. next months and then people test of foodstuffs and medicines. training for soccer in line with Chairman and five future pro- He stressed the need to con- aged over 65 years from Stay He also urged the Med- the COVID-19 health rules. grammes of the SAC. duct without leaking the news at Home Townships and other ical Research Department to He also added the free He discussed cooperation that affect the State peace and townships. keep doing research program- healthcare services for the civ- works among the officials of rel- tranquillity to foreign countries. He also discussed the med- mes,and emphasized the coop- il services and plans to solve evant departments, efforts of the He also highlighted the prior- icines and medical equipment eration with National Health the difficulties of government ministry for healthcare workers itized health sectors of the SAC. for hospitals, budget status, Laboratory for COVID-19 tests, employees to be able to serve and awards for postgraduate He then instructed to op- upgrade of hospital, X-Ray and registration and licence exten- their duties peacefully.—MNA

MoSWRR discusses cooperative activities with ASEAN

THE Ministry of Social Welfare, Disaster Management and re- Relief and Resettlement held lated meetings and, ASEAN the coordination meeting for Disaster Management Com- the cooperation with the As- mittee meetings are hosted sociation of South East Asian by the rotating chair and are Nations (ASEAN) yesterday usually attended by Union Min- morning in Nay Pyi Taw. isters and officials. Myanmar Union Minister Dr Thet has set up working groups to Thet Khine, Deputy Minister implement the ASEAN Frame- U Aung Tun Khaing, the Per- work Agreement on Disaster manent Secretary, Directors- Management and Emergen- General and officials attended cy Response (2021-2025) and the meeting. Myanmar is also co-chairing The respective depart- the Prevention, Response and ments discussed the partic- Rehabilitation Working Group ipation of the Ministry as a with other countries. Union Minister Dr Thet Thet Khine chairs the MoSWRR coordination meeting on cooperation works with focal point for ASEAN minis- The meeting discussed the ASEAN yesterday. terial-level organizations un- cooperation with ASEAN for der the ASEAN Socio-Cultural the readmission of displaced sponse and Assessment Team; tarily contribution to the Cam- cil, to present if it is necessary Community Council (ASCC) persons in Rakhine State and collaboration with AHA Centre bodia-based ASEAN Regional to reform the committees, to and Myanmar’s hosting the the support to Myanmar in for the Human Resource De- Mine Action Centre, landmine submit the necessary project 13th ASEAN Youth Ministers’ accordance with the agree- velopment Project to provide awareness campaigns and hu- proposal by departments, to Meeting (13th AMMY) and the ments reached at the ASEAN humanitarian assistance to My- manitarian assistance to land- give priority to research activi- 12th ASEAN Youth Senior Of- Summits; implementing the anmar; Negotiations to conduct mine victims. ties and to identify the activities ficials Meeting (12th SOMY). recommendations of the 2019 a comprehensive study for the The Union Minister said of the ministry that should be The Disaster Management Preliminary Needs Assess- readmission process. to continue the activities in ac- involved in the development of Department presented that the ment Report by the members The Rehabilitation De- cordance with the directives of Nay Pyi Taw. —MNA ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on of the ASEAN Emergency Re- partment presented the volun- the State Administration Coun- 4 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7

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.

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Poll Ballot Missing 55 Thabyaybin 5 350 300 -50 Sr Ward/Village-tract sta- papers Used ballot 56 Hta Yan Kar 2 700 650 -50 tion Issued papers 57 Hta Yan Kar 4 400 350 -50 3 Phaungtaw 3 800 700 -100 58 Hta Yan Kar 6 450 350 -100 4 Twinywar 1 1,200 1,154 -46 59 Taw Twin Hla 5 750 650 -100 5 Twinywar 4 1,050 998 -52 60 Shan Su 2 400 350 -50 6 Shwenyaungphu 2 800 600 -200 61 Shan Su 3 300 250 -50 7 Shwenyaungphu 6 1,050 1,000 -50 62 Shan Su 4 550 500 -50 8 Zajantaung 2 300 250 -50 63 Kangyi (north) 4 450 400 -50 9 Zajantaung 3 300 250 -50 64 Kyi 4 300 250 -50 10 Zajantaung 4 1,350 1,300 -50 65 Magyi Kone 1 800 650 -150 11 Zajantaung 5 600 550 -50 66 Magyi Kone 2 300 250 -50 12 Zajantaung 6 350 300 -50 67 Mae Tee 1 550 500 -50 13 Phayagyi 1 400 340 -60 68 Mae Tee 2 600 500 -100 14 Phayagyi 2 450 343 -107 69 Mae Tee 3 250 200 -50 15 Phayagyi 3 500 467 -33 70 Myinbat 1 1,450 1,414 -36 16 Gwaypinyoe 1 300 235 -65 71 Myothit 2 1,150 1,000 -150 17 Salywar Kyeti 4 250 200 -50 72 Myothit 3 1,200 1,100 -100 18 Kyutawwa 3 600 500 -100 73 Shwe Pyi Yan Lone 2 1,350 1,300 -50 19 Gwayzee 2 500 492 -8 74 Shwe Pyi Yan Naing 1 1,500 1,498 -2 20 Gwayzee 3 300 250 -50 75 Sal Ywar Lat Pan Tine 1 750 733 -17 21 Ohnpin 1 600 550 -50 76 Sal Ywar Lat Pan Tine 2 550 450 -100 22 Ohnpin 4 600 569 -31 77 Sal Ywar Lat Pan Tine 3 450 390 -60 23 Ohnpin 5 450 393 -57 78 San Taw 1 800 750 -50 24 Kantha 2 550 500 -50 79 San Taw 4 800 750 -50 25 Kantha 3 850 848 -2 80 Taunglal 2 500 475 -25 26 Kantha 5 300 250 -50 81 Taunglal 3 400 350 -50 27 Kantha 6 600 550 -50 82 Taunglal 5 550 500 -50 28 Moenangone 3 1,050 1,002 -48 83 Taunglal 6 750 600 -150 29 Minlan 4 450 400 -50 84 Myintel 2 1,550 1,500 -50 30 Thanakataw 3 550 500 -50 85 Kantel 2 1,500 1,450 -50 31 Thanakataw 4 550 548 -2 86 Nyaungone (south) 2 1,350 1,250 -100 32 Kyogone 2 750 700 -50 87 Gal Gyi 1 900 850 -50 33 Wahyindote 2 650 600 -50 88 Gal Gyi 2 700 650 -50 34 Dahatkon 2 700 650 -50 89 Gal Gyi 3 700 650 -50 35 Dahatkon 5 800 750 -50 90 Bawdi Kone 3 1,200 1,000 -200 36 Pinmyaing 2 900 850 -50 91 Pay Pin Shay 1 1,050 1,001 -49 37 Yintaw Ywama 1 1,550 1,450 -100 92 Pay Pin Shay 2 1,100 1,050 -50 38 Eikayitgone 2 600 581 -19 93 Pay Pin Shay 3 900 859 -41 39 Chaungmagyi 1 950 915 -35 94 Pay Pin Shay 4 550 536 -14 40 Chaungmagyi 2 900 857 -43 95 Tha Phan Chaung 4 250 200 -50 41 Chaungmagyi 3 900 857 -43 96 Tha Phan Chaung 5 800 750 -50 42 Chaungmagyi 4 400 390 -10 97 Tha Phan Chaung 6 500 450 -50 43 Chaungmagyi 5 500 400 -100 98 Sate Cho 5 800 750 -50 44 Chaungmagyi 6 850 817 -33 99 State Cho 4 550 548 -2 45 Kyini 1 1,350 1,150 -200 100 Sate Cho 5 750 700 -50 46 Thabyayyoe 1 550 500 -50 101 Sabalkon 2 950 800 -150 47 Thabyayyoe 2 900 878 -22 102 Yanaung 2 1,000 960 -40 48 Nyaung Shwe 2 1,950 1,900 -50 103 Yanaung 3 600 590 -10 49 Shanpwe 1 1,400 1,050 -350 104 Yanaung 4 400 359 -41 50 Shanpwe 3 1,700 1,350 -350 105 Yanaung 6 400 343 -58 51 Myoma 2 850 754 -96 106 Nyaunggone (north) 4 450 300 -150 52 Mandalay Tan 1 950 915 -35 53 Shwe Pyi Yan Aung 1 1,600 1,500 -100 Total 80,000 72,977 -7,023 54 Yar Gyi 1 850 700 -150 Union Election Commission 4 MARCH 2021 4 MARCH 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL/ ARTICLE 9 Infodemic’ of COVID-19 disinformation bad for Objectives of 76th Save our Anniversary Armed wetlands Ukrainians health, study for UN finds Forces Day FOR the Tatmadaw to join hands with the entire nation to cientists have shown how droughts are threatening the health krainians’ health could be spiracy theories about the origin coronavirus are low. The public’s of wetlands globally. Scientists highlight the many physical damaged by an ongoing and even existence of the novel top three preferred information safeguard democracy, which is the aspiration of all the nation- S and chemical changes occurring during droughts that lead U “infodemic” of false and coronavirus and COVID-19 dis- sources are social media (42 per alities of the country, from deviating from its path, in accord to severe, and sometimes irreversible, drying of wetland soils. misleading information about ease, and false rumours about cent), TV (26 per cent), and doc- with the basic principles of the Constitution, while observing With the remarkable ecological diversity and species richness, the novel coronavirus pandem- the effectiveness of coronavirus tors and medics (24 per cent). Our Three Main National Causes, which is the national policy; our country’s coastal wetlands provide multiple ecosystem services ic, research carried out for the testing and vaccines. Despite that, Ukrainians said the such as fish breeding grounds, protection against water-related United Nations Development UNDP Resident Represent- sources they trust the most are To protect the people from all dangers including natural disaster risk, carbon absorption, etc. Programme (UNDP) and the ative in Ukraine Dafina Gercheva personal doctors and medics (39 disasters at any time and in any situation and to provide all- Meanwhile, our inland wetlands such as floodplains, rivers, United Nations Children's Fund said the studied showed the in- per cent) and doctors and health- round assistance for ensuring social security of the people; lakes and swamps, function like sponges, absorbing and storing (UNICEF) has found. fodemic is a real threat to public care professionals (via media) (29 To restore eternal peace based on NCA, without deviat- excess rainfall and reducing flood surges. During dry seasons in From March to November health in Ukraine, and that it was per cent), while only 27 per cent arid regions, wetlands provide refuges for wildlife and supply water 2020, researchers tracked more important for the government to trust social media as a source of ing from Our Three Main National Causes, as the cessation for communities and stock. than 30 million social media mes- join efforts with non-government reliable information. of armed conflicts is the principal requirement in realizing Wetlands maintain food sages using the advanced social organizations, fact-checkers and UNICEF Representative in democracy; webs for living creatures, and media monitoring and analytics social media influencers to fight it. Ukraine Lotta Sylwander under- To build a strong and compact Standard Army, which has Communities, provide aquatic products as platform SemanticForce. The “Conspiracy theories, ru- lined that the risks of misinfor- livelihood benefits for millions study identified over 250,000 mes- mours and malicious disinforma- mation have never been higher. the combat prowess and combat power, to effectively safeguard businesses and of Myanmar people. sages with disinformation nar- tion can quickly go viral on social “The infodemic threatens to the State peace and stability and sovereignty. In addition, the coastal ratives related to COVID-19 in media, especially when there is a augment vaccine hesitancy, which governmental wetlands also have cultural, Ukrainian online media, forums, low level of public trust in state in turn could complicate the intro- departments spiritual and/or historical val- blogs, messenger and social institutions,” Gercheva said. duction of new vaccines and erode ues associated with people. networks, The study found that “Our study found that by public trust in the healthcare sys- MYANMAR GAZETTE concerned Wetlands such as peat- false narratives decrease peo- combining the efforts of govern- tem,” Sylwander said. lands and marshes, as well as ple's willingness to comply with ment, the media, influencers, “As the pandemic continues Heads of Service Organizations need to work coastal and marine areas like public health guidance (wearing and other trusted sources, the to create uncertainty and anxi- estuaries, lagoons, mangroves masks, maintaining social dis- spread of reliable information can ety, there is an urgent need for An elderly woman wearing a face mask to protect against the coronavirus disease sells flowers in the centre of the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on a hot summer day on July 21, 2020. PHOTO: AFP confirmed together to and coral reefs, are essential tancing, etc.) and make them less be promoted, and the danger of stronger action and a coordinated to regulating the global cli- likely to recommend vaccination disinformation about COVID-19 approach to address fake news The following persons are confirmed as Heads of Service protect these mate along with forests and to vulnerable people in their social countered.” and disinformation,” she added. platforms on how to fight the high level of distrust in the gov- supporting fact-checking organ- Organizations shown against each of their names after the oceans. circle. Moreover, an uncontrolled In combination with the so- “Without the appropriate trust COVID-19 infodemic. The government, it should systematically izations with grants, media col- one-year probational period. amazing Nowadays, the existence infodemic had the potential to sig- cial media monitoring, the study and correct information, immu- ernment was recommended to engage influencers of various cat- laborations and special sections of coastal wetlands is being nificantly increase exposure to quizzed 1,000 Ukrainians in a nization campaigns will not meet set up a centralized COVID-19 egories to promote public health on web sites, and encouraging Name Appointment ecosystems threatened by many issues, the COVID-19 disease, the study survey of the public’s views of their targets, and the virus will Command Centre to coordinate messaging, the study said. social media to customize their 1. Professor Dr Hla Win Myint Rector ranging from over-exploita- concluded. the pandemic. Among the sur- continue to thrive.” key groups (the government, Other recommendations algorithms to tag disinformation University of Medicine which, in tion of biological resources to The false narratives iden- vey’s findings were that around a The study offered a range non- governmental organizations, include leveraging humour to and reduce its occurrence in so- (Taunggyi) negative impacts of climate tified included fake information third of Ukrainians believe their of recommendations for govern- fact-checking organizations, me- increase the spread of impor- cial media users’ news feeds. Department of Human turn, will help change. related to wearing masks, con- chances of contracting the novel ment, media and social media dia, influencers). To counter the tant public health information, SOURCE: UN News Resources for Health us adapt to Now is the time to under- Ministry of Health and stand conservation, effective Sports the impacts management and sustaina- 2. Professor Dr Aye Aye Khin Rector ble use as they are primary CO2 pollution bounces back, climate goals at risk: IEA University of Medical of climate objective of preserving the Technology biological resources in our lobal CO2 emissions have halt the virus' spread. year are confirmed -– and in the Union's Green New Deal all point Department of Human change. country. returned to pre-pandem- China -- which accounts for absence of major policy changes in the right direction, he said. Resources for Health It is crucial to clearly Gic levels and then some, more than a quarter of global CO2 in the world’s largest economies "India's stunning success with Ministry of Health and understand the status and threatening to put climate treaty output -- was the only major econ- –- global emissions are likely to renewables could transform its Sports threats of the areas for sus- targets for capping global warm- omy to grow in 2020. increase in 2021," Birol said. energy future," he added. tainable management of the coastal wetlands. ing out of reach, the International Other countries are also now A sharp surge in economic Global emissions plunged by Coastal and marine wetlands, including salt marshes, Energy Agency said Tuesday. seeing emissions climb above activity -- and the pollution that almost two billion tonnes in 2020, mangroves and sea grass beds are similarly critical carbon storage Energy-related emissions pre-Covid crisis levels, the report comes with it -- is more the norm the largest absolute decline in grounds. were two per cent higher in De- found. In India, they rose above than the exception after an eco- history. Wetland loss turns a natural carbon sink into a source of cember 2020 than in the same 2019 levels from September as nomic downturn. Annual GDP More than half of that decline emissions that adds to global warming. month a year earlier, driven by economic activity increased and growth and CO2 emissions, for was due to lower use of fuel for Myanmar Daily Weather Report Coastal wetlands, including mangroves and coral reefs, economic recovery and a lack of Covid restrictions relaxed. example, both spiked after the road transport and aviation. (Issued at 7: 00 pm Tuesday 3 March 2021) absorb the shock and reduce the impact of storm surges and clean energy policies, the IEA said The rebound of road transport Great Recession of 2008. The 2015 Paris Agreement BAY INFERENCE: Weather is a few cloud to partly cloudy tsunamis on coastal communities. in a report. in Brazil from May drove a recov- But as pressure builds to enjoins nations to cap the rise in over the Andaman Sea and South Bay and a few cloud elsewhere The world has already understand the wetlands’ relation- "The rebound in global carbon ery in oil demand, while increases tackle the climate crisis, there global temperatures "well below" ship to climate change. We must start now by ending the destruction emissions toward the end of last in gas demand toward the end of are encouraging signs that ma- two degrees Celsius compared over the Bay of Bengal. and degradation of wetlands and restoring lost ones. year is a stark warning that not More than half of that decline in CO2 emissions in 2020 was due to less use of 2020 pushed emissions above 2019 jor emitters are taking steps to with preindustrial levels, and to FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 3 March 2021: Communities, businesses and governmental departments enough is being done to accelerate fuel for road transport, shipping and aviation. PHOTO: ANP/AFP levels in the final quarter. decouple economic growth from strive for a cieling of 1.5C if pos- Region and isolated in Upper Sagaing Region and Kachin,Kayin , concerned need to work together to protect these amazing eco- clean energy transitions world- US emissions fell by 10 per planet-warming carbon emissions, sible. Mon States. Degree of certainty is (80%). Weather will be partly systems which, in turn, will help us adapt to the impacts of climate wide," IEA executive director Fatih global emissions." "Our numbers show we are cent in 2020, but by December Birol noted. Earth's surface is already 1.1C cloudy in Naypyitaw, Mandalay, Magway Regions and Rakhine change. Birol said in a statement. A year ago, the intergovern- returning to carbon-intensive busi- were approaching levels from the China's surprise committ- warmer on average, enough to in- State and generally fair in the remaining Regions and States. Where there is a will, there is a way. With wetlands, we "If governments don’t move mental agency called on govern- ness-as-usual," Birol said. year before. ment to become carbon neutral crease the frequency and intensity have a way to save our planet. quickly with the right energy pol- ments to put clean energy at the In China, carbon pollution last Decoupling growth and emis- by 2060, the Biden administration's of deadly heatwaves, droughts and STATE OF THE SEA: Seas will be moderate in Myanmar icies, this could put at risk the heart of economic stimulus plans, year exceeded 2019 levels by more sions ambitious climate agenda along superstorms made more destruc- waters. Wave height will be about (4-7) feet off and along world’s historic opportunity to but the appeal appears to have fall- than half a per cent despite a dra- "If current expectations for with the US reentry into the Par- tive by rising seas. Myanmar Coasts. make 2019 the definitive peak in en on deaf ears for the most part. conian, though brief, lockdown to a global economic rebound this is Agreement, and the European SOURCE: AFP 4 MARCH 2021 10 ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Agree to disagreement By Ko Yay Chan

Most government employees disciplines, but some without walks of life, especially families have spent their time in em- them. with ordinary incomes and the ployment until they reach the All you have noticed to- grassroots, only rely on public retirement age of 60. They also day’s protest is different from hospitals. We should appreciate have different expressions like the old ones. Some of the po- pride, happiness, and joy while litical activists from local and Healthcare services the efforts of serving the country and peo- foreign instruct the strategies Committing incitement ple’s responsibilities and pro- to destroy the government’s intentionally to the healthcare government servants moting their respective fields. mechanism and community workers makes more hardships They might face their ups and peace and tranquillity online. for the poor people. Some of the serving their duties downs as well. They use the Civil Disobedi- staff protesting on the streets ence Movement (CDM), which are doing so due to their emo- for the people despite Social status of govern- urges the staff not to go to their tions. Most of them are young. ment staff work. And another is the “Than Some of them do so as they The government staff Bone Tee” (banging tin mate- could not help denying and, the incitements, have unforgettable happenings rials for noise barrage) cam- they just follow others. It affects throughout their lives, like their paign. Therefore, those who the old, young and well-expe- riots, pressures and efforts in their working fields want democracy can think rienced government staff. The and other challenges to change about whether such activities young government employees difficulties during this their lives step by step. They conform to democratic norms. commit incitement or use force are such a force for achieve- Democracy also means or threaten the senior staff are period. Those far away ments. They are also their freedom of expression. Some sorrowful manners. social status. If I say from my government servants join the Civil services are the or- from their workplace political point of view, the staff protests with their own desires ganizations to serve and fulfil remain normal no matter how or feelings, and we can under- the needs of the people. Some are also requested to the governance system chang- stand their activities. However, organizations serve people’s es. That is due to the fact that it can be supposed that they are needs daily no matter what the the civil servants are not asso- involved in politics. We do not country faces different situa- return to their duties ciated with the political parties. want to blame the freedom of a tions, for examples, hospitals, Suppose they are a mem- person. But there are only a few fire brigade, security and news in the interests of the ber associated with party pol- numbers of government staff agencies. If these operations itics. In that case, they might who have taken to the street fail, the people are the first ones country and people, face some actions like they to protest. Some government to suffer. Therefore, although have to sacrifice their duties staff do not participate in the the government staff take part without prioritizing or are retired or suspended protests, and some keep doing in the protest, it is needed not to from their duties. I also heard their work as usual. affect people’s interests. their personal feelings. such cases in the 1988 uprising. But the slang “Don’t go of- Currently, some unscru- Now, Myanmar has a change in fice” is such a threat or force for pulous persons are committing political culture. Those who do the government staff who serve negative manners making the not accept the changes stage public services, and they should government servants dare not ments rather than the wishes ple despite the incitements, ri- a strike. Now, the protest has not do such things. enter their worksites, not to of government staff. These do- ots, pressures and difficulties been occurring for more than Urging healthcare work- open the industries. It can be ings become crimes, according during this period. Those far four weeks. Some demonstra- ers not to do their duties is said these cases occur due to to the Civil Service Personnel away from their workplace are tors protest in line with the such a sorrowful manner. All the destructive political ele- Law and Rules. also requested to return to their According to the democra- duties in the interests of the cy system, everybody has rights country and people, without pri- -- the freedom of expression oritizing their personal feelings. and freedom of speech. But, It is now seen that arrange- Democracy also means freedom they should not affect others. ments are underway to take One must allow others for ar- serious action against those of expression. Some government gument freely and must not who threaten or break others’ prevent or break the rights of rights among the civil service servants join the protests with their others. That is the principle of personnel or the public. There- ‘Agree to disagreement’. How- fore, such forces and threats do ever, some people violate the not conform to the law and go own desires or feelings, and we can law by committing incitement against their own rights and online or riots to the govern- freedoms. understand their activities. However, ment staff and those who want Therefore, if you love de- to stay peacefully. They can mocracy, you should appreci- it can be supposed that they are protest in line with the disci- ate freedom of expression. It plines according to the demo- needs not to affect the desires cratic system. But if they violate and lives of other people. It also involved in politics. We do not want the disciplines, democracy can should be a democracy that abolish. brings interests and prosper- to blame the freedom of a person. We should appreciate the ities for the country and people. efforts of government servants serving their duties for the peo- Translated 4 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE 11 Respect and abide by the rules and professional ethics By Ko Tun Khin

“I go to work. I serve my to be the people-centred and country, not representing any ethical civil service personnel government. I go to work for who serve the people, to sup- I don’t have hundreds of thou- port the development of the The civil service personnel have sands of kyats in my bank ac- State are the points each and count. I go to work, for I am not every civil servant should be a business owner. I go to work aware of. to be respectful and loyal to for I have neither relatives’ The civil service person- background nor financial sup- nel have to be respectful and the State and follow the State port. I go to work to support loyal to the State and follow the my parents and my family. I State Constitution and existing Constitution and existing laws. go to work with the duty and laws. They have to work in the responsibilities to serve the interest of the State and its country following the coun- citizens. They have to main- They have to work in the interest try’s rules and regulations. I tain the State-owned assets respect your individual choice and funds and not to misuse or of the State and its citizens. and ideas, and I am proud of abuse them. They have to per- you.” I read this post written form the duty and responsibili- They have to maintain the State- by a civil servant on social me- ties assigned completely. They dia recently. have to abide by the rules and I have been thinking about regulation of the staff as well owned assets and funds and not the role of the civil service as the workplace regulations, personnel after reading this orders and instructions of the to misuse or abuse them. post. Do you also believe you respective departments. They should go to work as a public have to be free from party pol- servant? You do not need to itics. They have to attend the answer, however. There will be training courses conducted by 1.4 per cent of the country’s dia to humiliate and threaten. article with the urge to par- different emotions and beliefs. the Civil Service Board. They population. The civil service person- ticipate, as the power of civil However, civil service have to avoid manners lack of Civil service personnel’s nel have to overcome to fail service personnel, to the union personnel assigned to a civil decency and to avoid abusing role is crucial to the country, as their plan with zealous de- of our nation from our work- the heart, liver, and lungs are termination and unwavering places and environment since for the human body. Although faith. We have to see those the development of the State the body needs to sleep, those challenges and difficulties as is directly proportional to the essential parts of the body do the test in our life story, and we ethical and efficient public Civil service personnel not rest for a moment. While a have to write our own history servants as well as there is no person is sleeping, the heart is with the value, respect and difference between the State assigned to a civil beating to show that it is alive. dedication to work. and the civil service personnel. When those critical parts of Let me conclude this Translated. service organization the body could not work for some reason, the person will of the State are the not be healthy anymore, and when the heart stops beating, Therefore, the civil people connecting the the body will die as well. Therefore, the civil ser- service personnel, the government to the vice personnel, the crucial parts of the State, must per- crucial parts of the public. form the duty to function the State’s machinery by following State, must perform the civil service laws, rules, and regulations to develop the the duty to function service organization of the the authority for personal gain country. State are the people connect- and bribery. They all need to At present, people who do ing the government to the respect the public. All these not want the nation’s devel- the State’s machinery public. In implementing the things are the duties of civil opment are targeting public government’s duties and re- service personnel. servants with incitement to by following the civil sponsibilities, it is needed to Since the civil service destroy the morale of the civil cooperate with loyalty duti- personnel are respected as service personnel by taking service laws, rules, and fully and appropriately with honest and ethical persons, advantage of the country’s the system. their attitude and belief must current situation. Considering regulations to develop For a civil servant, there be genuine. It is a rare oppor- others who are different from are codes of ethics and rules tunity to be a public servant them as the enemy, they take the country. to follow, and to improve ex- in Myanmar as the number photos of the public servants isting services for the public, of civil servants is only about and share them on social me- 4 MARCH 2021 12 LOCAL NEWS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Malika express vessels resume Fewer passengers Sittway-Rathedaung-Buthidaung route cause hardship to fruit growers in Chin State

DURING the pandemic period, loaded with cargo are running suspension of passenger buses daily. The oranges are not sell- causes hardship to the growers of ing well like in previous months. oranges and other fruits in Chin The regular customers are also State. The profitability in selling demanding less number of orang- their products depends much es,” said U Paung Chan Mon, a upon the number of passengers. local farmer from Sozan village “The people from Sozan on Kale-Tiddim Road. village in Tiddim township are He added that last year growing oranges and other fruits growers sold a 10-piece bag of on a manageable scale. The fruits oranges for K3,000 and earned sold well to the tourists last year. around K70,000 daily. Now, one However, the local growers are bag of oranges is sold for K1,500 now facing difficulty this year. in the COVID-19 period, and it is On 2 March, the express vessels operated the Sittway-Rathedaung-Buthidaung route beginning from 7 am Despite abundant yield in this hard to make K10,000 per day. The with 13 passengers. PHOTO: HLA KYAW (IPRD) season, there were fewer tour- seasonal fruits from Sozan and ists during the pandemic period,” other villages are sold mainly to MALIKA Express vessels route beginning from 7 am on the passengers as per the said Chin Mountain oranges and the tourists and sent to Kale and suspended beginning from 22 with 13 passengers. The ships COVID-19 guidelines. other crops’ growers. Tamu towns. August 2020 due to the pan- reached the jetties in Buthi- The express vessels op- “Last year, the roads were Last year, the oranges were demic resumed Sittway-Rath- daung Township at noon. On 3 erating on Buthidaung-Rath- closed in Kale and Tiddim town sold to the tourists visiting the edaung-Buthidaung route reg- March, the vessels run the same edaung-Sittway routes were because of COVID-19 starting heart-shaped Reed Lake on the ularly starting from March. course on the same schedules suspended on account of COV- from the end of March. Till now, India-Myanmar border and the On 2 March, the express with 45 passengers. The Town- ID-19. Now, the ships are run- the passenger buses are sus- Chin ethnic visitors. — Chind- vessels operated the Sit- ship Health Department con- ning, as usual, effective 2 March. pended. So, only one or two trucks winthar/GNLM tway-Rathedaung-Buthidaung ducted medical examinations —Hla Kyaw (IPRD)/GNLM Fresh, ripe tamarind sells at regular price in harvest season

ACCORDING to the tamarind year in summer. Myanmar peo- per kilo to Thailand. Currently, growers, the local people are ple use tamarind in their daily the bilateral trade routes are selling the fresh, ripe tamarind cuisines besides using them in closed temporarily, and the tam- at regular price in the harvest producing traditional medicines. arinds are sent only to Loikaw season in Mese township in The tamarind is fully grown in town. The tamarinds with seeds Kayah State. March, and it earns the family are sold for K500 per viss, while The tamarind trees grow an extra income. the tamarinds without seeds are mostly in tropical regions. They “Last year, the tamarind sold for K3,000 per viss. But in can be harvested only once a with seeds was sold for K700 this harvest season, the tamarinds are sold only at the regular Last year growers sold a 10-piece bag of oranges for K3,000 and earned price,” said a tamarind seller. around K70,000 daily. Now, one bag of oranges is sold for K1,500 in the Some tamarinds produced COVID-19 period, and it is hard to make K10,000 per day. in the regions are thick in the skin with small seeds, while some are thin in the skin with larger grains. Myanmar tamarinds are exported regularly to Bangladesh and India every year. Tamarind trees are mostly found in the central regions of Myanmar — Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway. Tamarind is also a Last year, the tamarind with seeds was sold for K700 per kilo to lucrative export item. —Wit Yee Thailand. PHOTO: WIT YEE (IPRD) (IPRD)/GNLM

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THE Central Bank of My- anmar held the coordination meeting with Yangon Branch and Mandalay Branch yesterday morning in Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting was attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Than Nyein, Vice-Gov- ernors U Win Thaw and Daw Than Than Swe, Directors-General and Deputy Director-General. At the meeting, the Governor said the instructions of the Chairman of the State Administration Council are distributed to the relevant departments. CBM Governor U Than Nyein presides over the coordination meeting from the officials with the Yangon and Mandalay branches on 3 March 2021. He said it is important to act in good faith within the operate with the relevant and efficient national pay- systems and the payment large-scale payments, has instructed banks to rules to ensure that the departments. ment system plays an im- system law has been allowing digital payment take temporary action to work of all departments is The Central Bank of portant role in Myanmar’s drafted. The Inter-Bank enhancement services. improve the cash manage- not interrupted while the Myanmar has been mak- financial and economic Payment System (CBM- The Governor said ment of banks and non- State is being normalized ing efforts to stabilize system. NET) System Second Myanmar is cooperating bank financial institutions. and to successfully imple- the financial system and The National Pay- Phase and Automated with the ASEAN member The Vice-Governors ment the State policies. strengthen efficient and ment System Strategy Clearing System (ACH) countries for the devel- and officials also dis- He added it is important effective payment and (2020-2025) has been en- have been implemented opment of payment sys- cussed matters related for the staff to be free from clearing systems as the acted to support the de- to facilitate payments tem and at present, the to their responsibilities.— party politics and to co- development of a secure velopment of payment and clearing systems for Central Bank of Myanmar MNA

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Tijuana, begging President Joe Maria Guadalupe Torres said. Biden’s administration to allow Along with around one One dead in rocket them to apply for asylum in the hundred others, Torres knelt attack on Iraq base United States. about 20 metres (65 feet) from Biden has moved to dis- the entrance to the San Ysi- hosting US troops mantle some of the harshest dro crossing, where US border immigration policies of his agents stood guard. AT least 10 rockets slammed predecessor Donald Trump, As if praying, she pleaded: into a military base in western but the process has been slow “We want an answer from your Iraq hosting US-led coalition and only those who have al- president, we want someone troops on Wednesday, security ready applied for asylum are to come out and give us an sources said, leaving one civil- being considered for immedi- answer.” ian contractor dead. ate entry. Under Trump’s “Remain The attack on the sprawl- Many of those protesting in Mexico” program, tens of ing Ain al-Assad base in Iraq’s on Tuesday did not meet that thousands of non-mexican western desert comes after Migrants trying to get into the United States protested at the border with condition, but told AFP they asylum seekers -- mostly from several weeks of escalating US- Mexico, begging to be allowed to start the asylum process . PHOTO: still wanted to make their case. Central America -- were sent Iran tensions on Iraqi soil. AFP “We ask you with all our back over the border pending It also comes just two days MIGRANTS from central ico blocked two lanes of the heart that you help us, that we the outcome of their applica- before the first-ever papal visit America, Cuba, Haiti and Mex- US-Mexico border crossing in be heard,” Mexican national tions. —AFP to the country by Pope Francis, who said he would still make the visit so as not to “disap- Syria camp for IS relatives records 31 murders this year point” the Iraqi people. Ain al-Assad hosts both AT least 31 killings have rocked Jaber Sheikh Mustafa. Iraqi forces and US-led coali- a camp holding Islamic State The toll has more than dou- tion troops helping fight the group relatives in Syria since bled since February 8 when it Islamic State group, as well early January, a Kurdish official stood at 14, according to Kurdish as the unmanned drones the said Wednesday, with aid groups authorities. coalition uses to surveil jihadist warning of a “nightmare”. “We believe that IS sleeper sleeper cells. Coalition spokes- It was the latest evidence of cells are behind these murders” man Colonel Wayne Marotto deteriorating security at Al-Hol that especially target Iraqi resi- confirmed that 10 rockets hit camp in the Kurdish-run north- dents of the camp, Mustafa told the base at 7:20 am (0420 east, where Medecins Sans Fron- AFP. But a humanitarian source GMT) while Iraqi security forc- tieres (MSF) had to temporarily said recently that tribal score-set- es said they had found the plat- suspend operations this week af- tling between residents could also form from which 10 “Grad-type ter the killing of one of its team be to blame for some murders. rockets” hit the Ain al-Assad members. Al-Hol holds almost 62,000 base. Western security sources “Since the start of 2021, 31 people, mostly women and chil- told AFP the rockets were Irani- people have been killed -- six of dren, including Syrians, Iraqis an-made Arash models, which Children and their mothers make up the great majority of the nearly whom were murdered with a and thousands from Europe and 62,000 suspected relatives of Islamic State group fighters interned at are 122mm artillery rockets sharp object, while the rest where Asia accused of family ties with Syria’s Al-Hol camp, where authorities say at least 31 people have been and heavier than those seen in shot dead,” said camp official IS fighters. —AFP murdered since early January. PHOTO: AFP similar attacks.—AFP 4 MARCH 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SOCIETY 15

NEWS Macron admits France murdered Algerian independence figure

IN BRIEF PRESIDENT Emmanuel Ma- ture,” the statement from Ma- New law allows first cron has admitted for the first cron’s office said. As the first time that French soldiers mur- French president to be born in UK minister to take dered a top Algerian independ- the post-colonial era, Macron maternity leave ence figure then covered up his has made several unprecedent- death in the latest acknowledge- ed steps to face up to France’s THE British government’s ment by Paris of its colonial-era brutal fight to retain control of its most senior legal adviser on crimes. north African colony, which won Tuesday became the first Macron met four of the independence in 1962. Cabinet minister to go on grandchildren of Ali Boumend- In 2018, he admitted that maternity leave, following a jel and admitted “in the name France had created a “system” change in the law. of France” that the lawyer had that facilitated torture during THE Attorney General been detained, tortured and the war and acknowledged that for England and Wales, Suella killed in Algiers on March 23, French mathematician Maurice Braverman, said she was “ex- 1957, his office said Tuesday. Audin, a Communist pro-inde- cited about making a little bit French authorities had Malika Boumendjel, widow of Algerian lawyer Ali Boumendjel gives an pendence activist, was also interview at her home in Puteaux, on her husband’s death during his 43 of history” to become the first previously claimed that he had murdered in Algiers. In July last days detention by the French army on March 23, 1957. PHOTO: AFP “minister on leave”, calling it committed suicide while in de- year, he tasked French historian “a landmark moment for the tention, a lie that his widow and turned. will not enable us to heal all of Benjamin Stora with assessing UK government”. other family members had cam- “Looking our history in the the still open wounds, but it will how France has dealt with its BRAVERMAN will be re- paigned for years to see over- face, acknowledging the truth, help to create a path for the fu- colonial legacy. —AFP placed during her absence by one of her deputies, solicitor general Michael Ellis, Prime Explosive goes off near COVID-19 test centre in Netherlands Minister Boris Johnson’s office announced. AN explosion occurred plosive material remained at “THE Prime Minister Wednesday near a COVID-19 the scene, public television gives the Attorney General test centre in the Netherlands, network NOS reported. his very best wishes for her shattering windows but caus- In January a COVID test- maternity leave and looks ing no apparent injuries, police ing centre was set on fire in forward to welcoming her said. the Dutch village of Urk as back in the autumn,” Downing “Near the local health protests broke out over the Street said in a statement. — service’s testing centre in start of an overnight curfew in AFP Bovenkarspel, an explosive the Netherlands introduced as went off at 6:55 am. Police are part of measures intended to investigating. The perimeter rein in the virus. Poland falls foul of has been sealed off,” the police The Netherlands suffered EU court for judicial said in a statement. several nights of rioting, the reform A bomb squad was sent most violent the country has to determine whether any ex- seen in decades. —AFP The scene of the blast in The Netherlands. PHOTO: AFP THE EU Court of Justice on Tuesday found Poland’s judicial reform “liable to infringe Italy eyes more school closures as UK variant runs riot EU law” by preventing judges turned down for supreme New data from the national court posts from having the ISS health institute revealed that decisions reviewed. 54% of coronavirus cases in Italy THE verdict, handed were now of the so-called Brit- down by the EU court’s Grand ish variant, which is considered Chamber of 15 judges that more contagious. hears cases against member “The British variant has a states, adds to previous rul- particular ability to penetrate ings against Poland for chang- the younger generation,” Health es over the past six years to its Minister Roberto Speranza told judicial system, seen by critics a press conference. - and the European Commis- “This has led us to make sion - as undermining judges’ a choice, which is that school independence. of all levels in red zones will be IT states that “guarantees distance learning.” of independence and impar- Under the latest classi- tiality required under EU law fication that came into force presuppose the existence of Monday, only two of Italy’s 20 rules governing the appoint- regions were red: Basilicata and ment of judges”. Molise in the south. Lombardy, POLAND’S supreme which comprises the city of Mi- court referred the case to the All schools in the highest risk regions will switch to distance learning under new rules to come into effect from lan, Marche and Piedmont are Saturday, whereas previously only secondary schools in so-called red zones were shuttered. PHOTO: AFP EU court to settle a question orange. of law over how to proceed ITALY’S new government or- risk regions will switch to dis- also have new discretion to When he took over last with challenges lodged by five dered more school closures tance learning under new rules suspend face-to-face teaching month, new Prime Minister judges who were rejected for Tuesday after data showed the to come into effect from Satur- in areas within lower risk orange Mario Draghi promised to use supreme court seats by the majority of coronavirus cases to day, whereas previously only and yellow regions where the “all means” to deal with the pan- National Council of the Judi- be of the more contagious British secondary schools in so-called coronavirus situation is particu- demic which has claimed almost ciary (KRS in its Polish initials) variant. red zones were shuttered. larly bad, according to a decree 100,000 lives in Italy and devas- in 2018. —AFP All schools in the highest Regional authorities will lasting until April 6. tated the economy. —AFP 4 MARCH 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR SUFC face strong teams in Pele gets COVID-19 vaccine, ACL group stages hails ‘unforgettable’ day SAO Paulo -- Brazilian been vaccinated,” he wrote, SHAN United FC, back-to-back football great Pele, 80, re- and advocated mask-wear- Champions of the Myanmar ceived a Covid-19 vaccine ing, social distancing and National League 2020 season Tuesday, a moment he de- hand-washing as virus pro- is facing tough teams in the scribed as “unforgettable” tection. Preliminary Stage of the 2021 while urging people not to “This (the pandemic) will Asian Champions League (ACL let down their guard against pass if we think of each other 2021), which is being organized the deadly virus. and help each other,” he said. by Asian Football Confedera- “Today was an unfor- Pele’s press team did not tion (AFC). gettable day. I received the respond to questions about In the Preliminary Stage, vaccine!” the man consid- which vaccine he received, Shan United will play an away ered one of the greatest and whether it was the first or match against Australian footballers of all time wrote second dose. Melbourne City FC on 7 April. on his Instagram account. The only player to win Next, in the Play-Off Stage, The message included three World Cups — in Swe- Shan United will face Japa- PHOTO: AFC a photo of Pele wearing a den in 1958, Chile in 1962 and nese club Cerezo Osaka FC mask and giving a thumbs- Mexico in 1970 — Pele has on 14 April. be held from 21 April to 7 May, away system, the ACL group up while he received his self-isolated at his house in Sao Only those who win both and due to the COVID-19 pan- stage is limited to the Double shot. Paulo state since the start of matches will advance to the demic condition, all Asian Round-robin system and AFC “The pandemic is not the health crisis which has left ACL 2021 Group Stage. Champions League (ACL) authorities are arranging the over. We must remain disci- more than 255,000 people dead Reaching the group stage, and AFC Cup group match- tourney in a single round-rob- plined to save lives because in Brazil, where vaccination Shan United will face Chinese es will be played in a single in system.Fans will be notified many people have not yet has been slow to start. —AFP club Shandong Luneng FC, country (centralized venues) when the venue and country Thai club Port FC, and Hong designated by the country or are announced by the Asian Kong club Kitchee SC in Group the representing club or Asian Football Confederation (AFC), J of the tournament. The ACL Football Confederation. according to the football offi- 2021 group stage matches will Due to the lack of a home- cials. —GNLM Colombia to allow 30% attendance of Copa America

In this file photo taken on April 02, 2019 Brazilian football legend Pele speaks during a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France national football team forward Kylian Mbappe at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris. PHOTO: AFP Arsenal boss Arteta dismisses Barcelona speculation

LONDON -- Mikel Arteta tained success. says he is fully focused on Arteta went on to work doing “much better” at Arse- under Guardiola at Manches- The Copa America due to kick off in June 2020 in Argentina and Colombia was postponed by a year to 2021 nal after he was linked with ter City and took over as Ar- because of the coronavirus pandemic. PHOTO: AFP the Barcelona manager’s job. senal manager in December Reports surfaced in 2019. BOGOTA — Colombia said “We are already working on 35 million the country wants Spain this week claiming Having come through Wednesday it would open its sta- the sanitary protocol to have a to vaccinate in 2021. The 47th presidential candidate Joan the famed La Masia acade- diums to the public for the 2021 capacity of about 30 per cent,” edition of the Americas Cup, Laporta was eyeing a move my at Barca, Arteta is now Copa America it will co-host he added. That number may which was postponed last year for Gunners boss Arteta if said to be on a managerial with Argentina, with a 30-per- be upped if Colombia’s vacci- due to the pandemic, will be he won the race to return to shortlist for Laporta, should cent maximum attendance due nation campaign goes accord- played from June 11 to July 10, Barca. he be elected on March 7, to the coronavirus pandemic. ing to plan, and the number of the first time it will be hosted It was during his pre- although sources close to the “A Copa America without coronavirus cases drops, said by two countries. vious spell in the role that campaign have reportedly an audience would make no the minister. Colombia’s sports stadiums Laporta appointed Pep Guar- distanced themselves from sense,” Sports Minister Ernesto To date, 149,000 people have been closed to the public diola as the head coach and a move for the 38-year-old. Lucena told Caracol Radio. have received a shot out of since March last year.—AFP ushered in an era of sus- —AFP