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Five-Point Road Map of the State Administration Council

1. The Union Election Commission will be reconstituted and its mandated tasks, including the scrutiny of voter lists, shall be implemented in accordance with the law. 2. Effective measures will be taken with added momentum to prevent and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Actions will be taken to ensure the speedy recovery of businesses from the impact of COVID-19. 4. Emphasis will be placed on achieving enduring peace for the entire nation in line with the agreements set out in the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. 5. Upon accomplishing the provisions of the state of emergency, free and fair multiparty democratic elections will be held in line with the 2008 Constitution, and further work will be undertaken to hand over State duties to the winning party in accordance with democratic standards.

Information Team of the State Administration Council meets representatives of foreign embassies, media at press conference 8/2021

THE Information Team of the State Administration Council held the press conference 8/2021 at the Ministry of Information yesterday afternoon when Lead- er of the Information Team Maj- Gen Zaw Min Tun, member of the Union Election Commission U Khin Maung Oo, departmental spokespersons and departmen- tal information representatives replied to queries raised by rep- resentatives of Myanmar-based foreign embassies and media. Before the press conference, officials performed health servic- es for attendees to prevent the COVID-19 and accommodated them in respective distancing. First, Leader of the Informa- tion Team Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun explained endeavours of the gov- ernment for basic political, social and socio-economic progress in- volved in the address to mark the six-month period of Chairman of Representatives of international embassies are seen viewing around the documents and facts displayed at the State Administration Council’s the State Administration Council Information Team press conference 8/2021 in Nay Pyi Taw on 27 August 2021. Prime Minister of the Provisional Government of Myanmar Senior State, the Tatmadaw and pri- level meetings and emergency re- and states by Tatmadaw planes road map and nine objectives by General Min Aung Hlaing, availa- vate sector and construction of sponse to prevention, control and and helicopters and cold chain the State Administration Council, bility of anti-COVID-19 vaccines, new oxygen plants, donation of treatment of COVID-19 led by the delivery logistics vehicle, sale of and efforts of security forces for vaccination process, import of medical equipment and cash Prime Minister of the Provision- basic foodstuffs and medicines ensuring peace and stability of liquid oxygen from neighbouring by friend countries, organiza- al Government of Myanmar and at fair prices by mobile market the State and protecting life and friendly countries for fulfilling the tions and well-wishers, thanks the Deputy Prime Minister, sys- for convenience of the people prosperity of the people. oxygen requirement, production expressed by the government tematic arrangement, transport during the COVID-19 period, of oxygen plants owned by the of Myanmar, holding of central of medical supplies to regions implementation of the five-point SEE PAGE-3

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NATIONAL LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS People over 65 receive Myanmar exports Myanmar tamarind External second dose of COVID-19 fresh chilli to Thailand price rises again trade drops vaccine in Aungmyaythazan via Myawady due to Bangladesh 21 per cent Township border demand as of 20 Aug PAGE-2 PAGE-10 PAGE-10 PAGE-11 28 AUGUST 2021 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Statement called for fight against terrorism, for rewarding whistle-blowers, informants

1. Terrorist groups, including the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hlut- (d) Providing financial support, collecting, accepting, transferring money, taw-CRPH, National Union Government-NUG and the People’s Defence and participating in instructing to do so. Forces-PDF groups, which were formed under various names, are committing 4. Under the Counter-Terrorism Act, the money and property of the accused terrorist acts every day to disrupt the government administrative machinery will be confiscated and if convicted, it will be confiscated as a State treasury. to prevent it from implementing the five-point roadmap of the State Admin- 5. As information is crucial in fighting against terrorism, people are requested istration Council and to gain the support of the people by intimidating them. to inform respective police stations or security organizations about terrorists 2. As acts of violence are threatening the social security of the people and raising and terrorist organizations and social media users who spread fake news; concerns, as well as degrading the dignity of the country and the people, it is Responsible citizens who report such information will be provided as follows: - essential for the people to work together to eradicate it. (a) Informant can report without mentioning name and address. 3. Not only terrorists who involve in the terrorist acts personally, but also those (b) Informant will be kept strictly confidential and will not be questioned or who commit one of the following acts will be considered as terrorists and will witnessing. be taken action under the Anti-Terrorism Law. (c) Informant and related persons will be provided with security. (a) Urging people to take part in terrorist activities, involved in recruitment, (d) Depending on the accuracy of the information, the informant and whis- propaganda and mobilization. tle-blower will be rewarded with a disclosed amount of money. (b) Hiding and letting a member of the terrorist group in the property in 6. Therefore, in order for the people to have full security in their social life and order to prevent them from being arrested. to be free from fear, please identify members of any terrorist group around (c) Allowing a terrorist or a member of a terrorist organization to use a build- them. ing or a place to gather, to hold a meeting, to conduct terrorist training courses, as well as arranging transportation. Central Committee on Counter Terrorism

MoSWRR Union ex-minister Dr Win Myat Aye charged under anti-corruption law

THE inspection team of the Anti-Corruption Commis- Civil Aviation. He rented the flight from 2019 to 2021 copter was delayed in advance, he did not revive the sion inspected the complaint against former Union and paid more than K5,100 million and $585,000 for contract with the company. Therefore, the country minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement 720 flight hours. However, the helicopter was used lost more than K23,048 million. Dr Win Myat Aye. only for 84.95 hours and so he paid more $3,595,423 Moreover, he signed the contract with a company According to the investigation, former Union (USD 3.5 million) than the exact amount. Therefore, to maintain the helicopter without following the no- Minister and Chairman of the National Disaster it caused a loss to the State fund. tification 1/2017 of the President’s Office. According Management Working Committee Dr Win Myat Aye Union ex-minister Dr Win Myat Aye made an- to the Operation and Maintenance of the contract, agreed to hire a helicopter to conduct rescue works other agreement to buy a helicopter on 30 October the fee must be only $270,000 between 20 March to of the committee in disaster-affected areas or to 2019 using the fund of the National Natural Disaster 31 March 2020. But he paid $492,667 for five months carry out the State duties on 31 January 2019. In Management Committee which is only for disaster-re- from 1 June to 30 October 2020 before the arrival of doing so, he did not follow the existing law, financial lated matters and disaster-affected victims, and he the helicopter. Although he knew the real condition rules and regulations, rules of the National Natural did not submit the motion for buying the helicopter to in advance, he did not renew the contract with the Disaster Management Fund, notification No 35/2017 the economic committee and previous government. company and it caused a loss to the State fund. of Myanmar financial management and national He also did not seek the attitude of the Ministry of Therefore, Union ex-minister Dr Win Myat Aye was disaster management. He also neglected the sug- Defence and follow the directive of the President’s charged under the Anti-Corruption Law Section 55 gestions of the Ministry of Planning and Finance, Office 1/2017. at Phaya Gone Myoma police station of Nay Pyi Taw Union Attorney-General Office and Department of Although he knew that the shipment of the heli- yesterday. — MNA

People over 65 receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Aungmyaythazan Township

The officials of Mandalay Region 26 and 27 July in Aungmyaythaz- free vaccines. I also pray for our completed the first COVID vacci- an Township, at four gathering people that they may be free from nation processes as per the target points. Those who became sick the COVID-19 pandemic and may populations and priority groups or lost sense of smell after getting live in good health and prosper- and conducted the second vac- vaccinated won’t get the second ity.” Before the vaccination, the cination programmes for those injection today. People should health workers check the body over the age of 65 in Aungmyay- get vaccinated. During the high temperature, blood pressure and thazan Township yesterday. infection rate, if the people get blood oxygen level and vaccinate The health workers launched the vaccines, they are immune those who are in normal condition. the first COVID vaccine shots for to the disease. Moreover, those Moreover, the officials arrange people over the age of 65 starting with diabetes, heart disease and the halls for the people to take a 25 July while the second injection hypertension are also more re- 30 minutes rest after vaccination at respective vaccination gather- sistant to the disease if they are and prepare the necessary health ing points in Aungmyaythazan vaccinated.” care services in case of sudden Township was yesterday. Moreover, U Aye Cho who illness. The health officials will Daw Ei Mon Htwe, staff received the second jab in East also conduct the vaccination nurse said, “We vaccinate the Amara Htani Ward said, “I get my programmes for the remaining second COVID-19 vaccine dose second dose for COVID-19 vac- target populations and priority to the people over the age of 65, cine. I want to thank the govern- groups as planned. —Maung Aye A local seen receiving the second shot in Aungmyaythazan Township. who received the first jab on 25, ment and health workers for the Chan/GNLM 28 AUGUST 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 3 BGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGA The government is striving for narrowing development gap

The government is striving for narrowing the development gap between regions and states, districts and townships as much as it can. Especially, it makes efforts for improvement of living standard of the people from rural areas. Manufacturing is based on rural areas. As such, efforts to increase income of rural people will be prevailing rule of law and ensure peace and stability of the country based on political and security measures. (Excerpt from the speech to the meeting 1/2021 of the Provisional Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar made by Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister of the State Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 11 August 2021) CHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHD Information Team of the State Administration Council meets representatives of foreign embassies, media at press conference 8/2021

FROM PAGE-1 lage/ward administrators by Maung Oo explained releas- and related persons involved agencies. He continued clarifications so-called PDF terrorists under ing of findings on inspection for in the terror acts, tasks of the The press conference was on the broadcasting of fake the manipulation of NLD ex- the election in regions/states current Union Election Com- also attended by representa- news and misinformation on tremists, conducting military and Union Territory Area, the mission, and inspection of voter tives of Myanmar-based foreign COVID-19 by NUG and PDF training and supply of arms and release of a statement on the lists. Leader of the Information embassies, members of the In- terrorist organizations, dis- ammunition to so-called NUG, revocation of the results from Team of the State Administra- formation Team of the State Ad- turbance against prevention, CRPH and PDF organizations the Multiparty Democracy tion Council Maj-Gen Zaw Min ministration Council, officials control and treatment of the by some ethnic armed organi- Election held on 8 November Tun and UEC member U Khin of the Tatmadaw Information disease, instigation of destruc- zations, arresting of terrorists 2020, and future tasks of the Maung Oo conducted them Team, guests and reporters tionist media and some foreign together with firearms and re- commission through Power- around the displayed docu- from local news agencies, daily embassies to cause disunity lated equipment in some town- Point Presentation. ments. newspapers, local TV channels among the people and misun- ships including Yangon and Representatives of inter- Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun, U and local-based foreign news derstanding in the international Mandalay, and confessions of national embassies viewed Khin Maung Oo and depart- agencies. The full text of the community by disseminating arrestees through PowerPoint facts about the press confer- mental information represent- press conference and replies various false information and presentation and video clips. ence, documents related to atives replied to the queries to queries will be expressed data to the people, killing vil- UEC member U Khin the election, data on arrestees raised by reporters from news continuously. —MNA

UEC member U Khin Maung Oo explains releasing of findings on inspection for the election in regions/ Representatives of foreign embassies view facts about the press conference. states and Union Territory Area.

The facts, documents and photos displayed on the panels at the press conference 8/2021. 28 AUGUST 2021 4 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Information Team of the State Administration Council meets representatives of foreign embassies, media at press conference 8/2021 NEWS ON PAGE-1

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MoL Union Minister attends opening ceremony of Social Security Board Care Well General Clinic, inspects vaccination process of factory workers in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township

UNION Minister for Labour U patients who do not pay SSB in Myint Kyaing attended the open- addition to the registered work- ing ceremony of Social Security ers. Then, the Union Minister and Board Care Well General Clinic party inspected the vaccination at Kanaung low-cost housing in processes being conducted for Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Town- the factory workers in Dagon ship yesterday. Seikkan Industrial Zone and The clinic was jointly con- provided cash assistance to the ducted by the Social Security health workers and volunteers. Board of the Ministry of Labour Currently, the COVID-19 and Care Well Medical Company vaccination programme is con- Limited. ducted according to the plans of It will also provide OPD care the State Administration Council and Specialist OG OPD care for and Central Committee on Pre- the workers who pay SSB contri- vention, Control and Treatment butions in Dagon Myothit (Seik- of COVID-19, and a total of 893,772 kan) Township. workers who made SSB contribu- There are 116 SSB member- The MoL Union Minister inspects the inoculation process conducted for factory workers at the Dagon Seikkan tions in Yangon, Mandalay, Bago ship townships, 33,426 registry Industrial Zone. and Ayeyawady regions receive departments and 1,064,269 work- es and benefits to these workers. clinics, 1 traditional medicine 18 clinics, including this new one. the vaccines, and arrangements ers. There are 13,268 registry de- The members can access clinic, 17 hospitals/clinics jointly The opening hour of the are also being carried out to vac- partments and 755,908 registered healthcare at SSB facilities, in- conducted with private sectors clinic is from 8 am to 6 pm from cinate the other workers who do labourers in Yangon Region. The cluding 3 Workers' Hospitals, 96 and 3 mobile medical vehicles. Monday to Friday and it will offer not have SSB contributions in clinic provides healthcare servic- township clinics, 58 enterprise The ministry made contracts with medical services for emergency respective regions/states. – MNA

Public request by Ministry of Health ONLY when the people cooperate will the work process achieve success in a short 6. If possible, go shopping once a week. Don’t buy anything from the vendors time for effective prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 among the people. who don’t systematically wear masks. As such, all the people are requested to abide by the following points: - 7. Take care of carrying the virus to the houses whenever return home from 1. Stay at home as much as possible. outside. Systematically discard the used masks and single disposable equip- 2. Don’t accept the guests at the house. You don’t visit other houses. ment outside the houses. Avoid close contact with family members before 3. The older persons above 65 or those suffering from chronic diseases such changing clothes or washing the body. as diabetes, hypertension and heart must be worn masks in the house. They 8. As the vaccines for your quota is the best, accept vaccinations for full time. must be placed at well-ventilated sites. Despite receiving the vaccination, you should abide by the protective ways. 4. Wear masks if you go outside without fail. Systematically wash hands. Take 9. Systematically cooperate in prevention, control and treatment of the disease a six-foot distance from others. Avoid visits to the rooms where ventilation with manpower, money, materials and expertise. is not good. 5. Avoid the crowds. Ministry of Health (2-8-2021)

Announcement of COVID Vaccination Price list of medicines commonly Fund Management Sub-committee used against COVID-19 as of 6 pm on 27 August THE COVID-19 Vaccination Fund was set up on and 4 million were donated by others, there are a 18-12-2020 to purchase vaccines with the govern- total of 6,339,913 recipients as 4,542,363 people have Price in ment’s initial sum of K215.775 billion and $250 mil- been vaccinated as of 24-8-2021 while 1,797,550 are Company No Product Name Kyats lion. The country received K30,175,090,615.39 and fully vaccinated and 2,744,813 have been vaccinated Name (Retail) $3,162,149,53 as of 27-8-2021. for the first time. A total of $103 million -- $75 million to buy Cov- Therefore, it is the announcement for the do- Symptomatic idshield of Serum Institute of India Private Limited nors to know regarding their cash contribution in 1 P.O Cetriizine 2,200 AA Medical (SII), $14 million to purchase Sinovac vaccines from purchasing the vaccines. Supportive China while another $14 million for Sinopharm From 23-8-2021 to 27-8-2021, local/foreign do- P.O Multivitamin with/ vaccines has been used. nors contributed K8.960 million to the COVID-19 2 5,600 OLIVE without zinc Of the purchased vaccines, the country re- Vaccination Fund Myanmar currency account OA- ceived 4 million vaccines: 2 million of Covishield 013733 opened at the Myanma Economic Bank 3 P.O Vitamin C 700 Pai Brother from India and 2 million Sinovac vaccines from Chi- (Nay Pyi Taw). The status of the fund account as 4 P.O - Pantocid 7,000 PL na. Of 8 million vaccines: 4 million were purchased of 27-8-2021 is as follows: - 5 P.O Omeprazole 1,650 Shwe Htay Min 6 Injection Pantocid 1,500 Aorta COVID-19 Vaccination Fund OA-013733 List Kyat 7 Injection Omeprazole 1,050 Aorta Account opening balance on 23-8-2021 245,941,062,503.91 Antibiotics Received amount of money from (+) 23-8-2021 to 27-8-2021 8,906,000.00 8 PO - Azithromycin 500 mg 4,000 Rammawaddy Closed balance on 27-8-2021 245,949,968,503.91 9 P.O - Cefalexin 500 mg 6,100 Aorta COVID-19 Vaccination Fund EDC 600012 List USD 10 P.O - Levofloxacin 500 mg 7,000 Shwe Htay Min Account opening balance on 23-8-2021 150,162,149.53 Please visit the Website page www.mccpmd.org and Received amount of money from (+) 23-8-2021 to 27-8-2021 − Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/323302521392189/ posts/1720802588308835/?d=n to know the prices of other med- Closed balance on 27-8-2021 150,162,149.53 icines. 28 AUGUST 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR NATIONAL 7 Myanmar attends meetings and int’l conference of AACC held in Kazakhstan

U KYAW HSAN and Daw Nan officials, the Chief Justices, Sandar Win, members of the Chairmen and Judges of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Constitutional Courts/Coun- Union, attended the meeting cils/Tribunals of the 17 AACC and international conference member countries, the Sec- of the Association of Asia Con- retary-General of the World stitutional Courts and Equiva- Conference on Constitutional lent Institutions (AACC) held Justice (WCCJ), the Chairman through videoconferencing on of the Association of the Eu- 26 and 27 August. ropean Constitutional Courts The International Con- and the Constitutional Court of ference was hosted by the Moldova and lawyers of Inter- Constitutional Council of the national Organizations among Republic of Kazakhstan, which others. currently holds the rotating The conference focused chairmanship of the AACC, on “Digital system and coun- under the topic “The Internet try’s sovereignty”, “Guarantee Era: The Rule of Law, the Val- of human rights and internet ues of Person, the State Inde- freedom”, “State and State’s pendence”. authority” and participants ex- The conference was at- changed experiences, views tended by the President of and knowledge. U Hla Htay and Director U the Meeting of the Secretar- 26 August. — MNA Kazakhstan and governmental Permanent Secretary Nyi Nyi Lwin also attended ies-General of AACC held on

MoC conducts import processes for COVID-19 protective equipment daily

THE Ministry of Commerce is A total of 69 tonnes of ox- Nay Pyi Taw, and three oxygen making efforts to ensure people ygen (liquid) carried by four plants to Yangon, two oxygen have access to the essential bowsers, 21 tonnes of liquid plants to Mandalay, one oxygen medical supplies that are criti- oxygen, 13,173 empty oxygen plant to Myingyan and one oxy- cal to the COVID-19 prevention, cylinders, seven oxygen plants, gen plant to Sittway were also control and treatment activ- 919 home oxygen concentra- transported respectively. ities, including liquid oxygen tors, 4,104 sets of COVID-19 It is reported that the Min- and oxygen cylinders, arrang- test kits, 4,800 sets of PPE istry of Commerce is coordinat- ing continuous importation on suits, and 25 tonnes of masks ing with relevant departments, public holidays. were imported via Muse, Chin- facilitating the importation of On 27 August (Yesterday), shwehaw, Kampaiti, Myawady, essential medical supplies re- anti-COVID-19 equipment, Tachilek, and Hteekhee trading quired in prevention, control medical products, including ox- posts and Yangon International and treatment of COVID-19, as ygen plants and concentrators, Airport. well as contact persons for in- were imported by 25 companies Four vehicles carrying liq- quiries can be reached through and transported by 50 vehicles, uid oxygen were transported to the Ministry’s Website — www. including four bowsers. Mandalay, Bago, Yangon, and commerce.gov.mm. — MNA

Myawaddy Chinshwehaw Muse

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Death toll www.gnlm.com.mm/e-paper. reached 14,968 after 118 died.—MNA News and Periodicals Enterprise 28 AUGUST 2021 28 AUGUST 2021 8 OPINION THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR ARTICLE / NATIONAL 9 Search, supply ` Seven Continents of the World Myanmar Daily Weather Report and use oxygen (Issued at 4:00 pm Friday 27 August 2021) BY THAN HTUN (MYANMAR BAY INFERENCE: Monsoon is moderate to strong over the Andaman Sea and South Bay and weak elsewhere over the for treatment in ONTINENT-GIANT could not explain extensional GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY) Types of Plate Boundaries is a semi-arid tropical savanna Bay of Bengal. landmass covered features. Nor could it explain There are three types of region in Africa, which forms the C about 29% of the Earth. the shapes and positions of the (palaeomagnetism) provided continents, particularly sur- plate boundaries: 1. Divergent transitional zone between the FORECAST VALID UNTIL MORNING OF THE 28 August, correct ways The ocean covers almost three- continents. new evidence that would prove rounding the Pacific Ocean. Plate boundaries, where plates Sahara Desert to the north and 2021: Rain or thundershowers will be scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, fourths of Earth. The area of the “Expansion of the Earth due that the continents do indeed If new oceanic crust and move away from each other. 2. the more humid savanna belt Lower Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway Regions and Rakhine State, ocean is more than double the to heating”. This was suggested drift. In order to understand lithosphere are continually being Convergent Plate Boundaries, to the south. Very low quality of fairly widespread in (Northern and Southern) Shan, Kayah XYGEN, being everywhere, was rare for COVID-19 patients area of all the continents com- after radioactivity was discov- these developments, we should created at the oceanic ridges, where plates move toward each life and a conflict zone. The Nile States and widespread in the remaining Ragions and States in the early third wave of COVID-19 in Myanmar. Most of bined. All continents border at ered. This could explain why the first discuss the Earth’s magnet- the oceans should be expanding other. 3. Transform Plate Bound- River is the longest in the world with likelihood of isolated heavyfalls in Upper Sagaing Region. O the patients needed much oxygen for their survival in the least one ocean. continents are broken up, and ic field and the study of Palaeo- indefinitely, unless there were a aries, where plates slide past one and it is 4,184 miles long. The Degree of certainty is (100%). miseries of the Saturn COVID-19. The term “continent” trans- could easily explain extensional magnetism. mechanism to destroy the ocean- another. Congo River Basin is the area The infection rate of COVID-19 gradually rose in Myanmar, lates Greek ἤπειρος, properly features, but did not do well at ex- ic lithosphere. Benioff zones and surrounding the Congo River STATE OF THE SEA: Squalls with moderate to rough seas especially in Yangon and Mandalay regions. The government issued “landmass, terra firma”. A con- plaining compressional features. The Earth’s Magnetic Field and the oceanic trenches provided Continents and it contains the second-larg- are likely at times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along the lists of townships included in the stay-at-home programme tinent is one of several land- Palaeomagnetism the answer: Oceanic lithosphere Ordered from largest in est rain forest in the world. The Mon-Taninthayi Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may one after another. The number of confirmed patients was growing masses. Generally identified Wegner’s Theory of Continental These studies showed that returns to the mantle by sliding the area to smallest, commonly world’s hottest place “Ethiopia” reach (30-35)m.p.h. Sea will be slight to moderate elsewhere day by day. by convection rather than any Drift the magnetic pole had apparent- downward at the oceanic trench- accepted seven continents are is in Africa. The Kalahari Desert in Myanmar waters. Wave height will be about (7 – 9) feet in The oxygen demand rose in Myanmar in June and July. Mean- strict criteria, up to seven re- Asia, Africa, North America, is a large semi-arid sandy savan- Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon- Taninthayi Coasts while, all people strived to get gions are commonly regarded South America, Antarctica, Eu- na in Southern Africa extending and about (4-7) feet off and along Rakhine Coasts. oxygen for their patients and as continents. By convection, rope, and Australia. The signifi- for 900,000 square kilometres, Actually, oxygen their families. As the highest “continents are understood to cant facts of the continents are covering much of Botswana, OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Weak to demand, the people needed be large continuous, discrete mentioned below. parts of Namibia and regions of moderate monsoon. is abundant in the 31,298 cylinders on 18 July masses of land, ideally separated South Africa. Diamonds were according to the global mon- by expanses of water”. The most Asia discovered in 1996 and more than FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING atmosphere. But, itoring indicator. Such a pe- restricted meaning of continent Asia is the largest continent 95% of the world’s diamonds and AREA FOR 28 August, 2021: Isolated rain or thundershowers. riod was a bitter time for the is that of a continuous area of in both size (44,579,000 sq.km) 50% of the world’s gold come Degree of certainty is (80%). only technically people. They searched for ox- land or mainland, with the edge and population (4,436,224,000). from the mineral-rich continent. ygen contributed by charity of the continent. From the per- The Caspian Sea is the largest Also gets 66% of its chocolate FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA purified oxygen organizations. Unfortunately, spective of geology or physical enclosed inland body of water on from the dark continent. Many FOR 28 August, 2021: Isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree most of these organizations geography, the continent may Earth by area, variously classed wildlife game reserves and ma- of certainty is (100%). is appropriate for have already supplied oxygen be extended beyond the confines as the world’s largest lake or a jor animals are cheetahs, African to earlier patients. of continuous dry land to include full-fledged sea. Major oil pro- elephants, lions, zebras, Egyp- FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING the treatment Some patients lost lives the shallow, submerged adjacent duction and pipelines are in Asia. tian mongooses, giraffes, addax. AREA FOR 28 August, 2021: Isolated rain or thundershowers. because they missed chances area (continental shelf), and the Ancient river valley civilizations There are estimated to be over Degree of certainty is (80%). to use the oxygen in time. islands on the shelf (continental existed along the banks of the 2,000 languages spoken in Africa. of patients. To Map of seven continents of the world. Source: Worldometer Among them, some patients islands), as they are structurally Indus, Huang He, Ganges and There are 54 countries in Africa. WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: Rain or thunder- get the oxygen have the chance to use ox- part of the continent. Yangtze Rivers. There are four showers will be scattered in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Region ygen but did not know the In order to understand the Alfred Wegner was a Ger- ly moved through time. When es (subducting). Because the main religions in Asia such as North America and fairly widespread in Yangon Region. through the techniques for how to control formation and nature of the man Meteorologist in the early similar measurements were oceanic lithosphere is cold and Hinduism, Islam Buddhism, and The Mississippi River is the the appropriate supply of oxy- continents, we should first dis- 1900s who studied ancient cli- made on rocks of various ages brittle, it fractures as it descends Christianity. These fertile areas chief river of the second-largest correct way, not gen to patients for breathing. cuss Continental Drift, Seafloor mates. Like most people, the in North America, however, a back into the mantle. As it frac- provide the foundation for Indi- drainage system on the North In fact, everybody needs to Spreading and Plate Tectonics jigsaw puzzle appearance of different path of the magnetic tures it produces earthquakes an and East Asia cultures. The American continent. Once a only patients but follow the instructions of phy- theories in brief. Plate Tectonics the Atlantic continental margins pole was found. This either sug- that get progressively deeper. Himalayan mountain system is thriving area for Native Amer- sicians in using oxygen. is a theory developed in the late caught his attention. He put to- gested that (1) the Earth has had the planet’s highest and home to icans, it was very important in also other people The demand for oxygen 1960s, to explain how the outer gether the evidence of ancient more than one magnetic pole at Plate Tectonics the world’s highest peaks. Gobi westward expansion. North declined to 18,667 cylinders layers of the Earth move and glaciations and the distribution various times in the past (not By combining the seafloor Desert is the largest desert re- America faces pollution prob- need to abide on 20 August. As the infec- deform. The theory has caused of fossils to formulate a theory likely), or (2) that the different spreading theory with conti- gion in Asia. The Gobi Desert is lems today. The Appalachian and by the health tion rate of disease was re- a revolution in the way we think that the continents have moved continents have moved relative nental drift and information on cold, and it is not uncommon to the Rocky Mountains are the markably down, not only the about the Earth. Since the devel- over the surface of the Earth, to each other over time. Studies global seismicity, the new the- see frost and occasionally snow largest mountain chains in the guidelines of the government but also charity opment of the theory, geologists sometimes forming large su- of ancient pole positions for other ory of Plate Tectonics became on its dunes. Geographers re- U.S. Appalachia was once a bar- organizations are able to sup- have had to re-examine almost percontinents and other times continents confirmed the latter a coherent theory to explain fer to Europe and Asia as one rier to westward expansion and authorities. ply sufficient oxygen to the every aspect of Geology. Plate forming separate continental hypothesis and seemed to con- crustal movements. Plates are large continent called Eurasia. is now a major oil and natural people. At present, the gov- tectonics has proven to be so masses. He proposed that prior firm the theory of Continental composed of the lithosphere, Some geographers believe that gas production zone. The Rock- ernment allows businessper- useful that it can predict geologic to about 200 million years ago Drift (Nelson, 2015). about 100 km thick, that “float” because no waterways are sep- ies form the Continental Divide, sons to import oxygen in addition to other medical supplies without events and explain almost all all of the continents formed one on the ductile asthenosphere. arating the two continents, it is separating rivers draining to the any trade restrictions for solving the health problems of the people aspects of what we see on Earth. large landmass that he called Sea-Floor Spreading While the continents do indeed one large landmass. Other geog- Atlantic and Arctic oceans from on one hand. In this regard, local-made and imported oxygen cyl- Pangea. The weakness of We- During World War II, geol- appear to drift, they do so only raphers use the Ural Mountains those draining to the Pacific. The inders must have a guarantee for quality. Tectonic Theories gner’s theory and the reason ogists employed by the military because they are part of larger as the natural boundary. There Canadian Shield is among the To avoid the too much oxygen requirement in the emergency Tectonic theories attempt to it was not readily accepted by carried out studies of the sea- plates that float and move hori- are 48 countries on the Asian oldest on earth, with regions dat- period, the government implements the plans to establish oxygen explain why mountains, earth- geologists was that he proposed floor, a part of the Earth that had zontally on the upper mantle continent. The major animals in ing from 2.5 to 4.2 billion years. plants in various townships of regions and states including the quakes, and volcanoes occur that the continents slide over received little scientific study. asthenosphere. The plates be- the Asian continent are Pythons, The first part of North America far-flung areas and to provide oxygen to the hospitals as part of where they do, the ages of defor- the ocean floor. Geophysicists These studies revealed the pres- have as rigid bodies with some tigers, pandas, yaks, rhinocer- to be above sea level. The Cana- readiness to fulfil the oxygen needs of the people. mational events, and the ages disagreed, stating the ocean floor ence of two important topograph- ability to flex, but deformation oses. dian Shield is one of the world’s Actually, oxygen is abundant in the atmosphere. But, only and shapes of continents and did not have enough strength to ic features of the ocean floor: occurs mainly along the bound- richest areas in terms of mineral technically purified oxygen is appropriate for the treatment of ocean basins. hold the continents and too much Oceanic Ridges - long sinu- aries between plates. The plate Africa ores. It is filled with substantial patients. To get the oxygen through the correct way, not only pa- frictional resistance would be ous ridges that occupy the mid- boundaries can be identified The Sahara Desert cov- deposits of nickel, gold, silver, tients but also other people need to abide by the health guidelines Late 19th Century Theories encountered. dle of the Atlantic Ocean and the because they are zones along ers an area almost as large as and copper. There are 2 coun- of the authorities. “Contraction of the Earth In the 1950s and 1960s, stud- eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. which earthquakes occur. Plate the entire continental United tries in North America. due to cooling”. It could explain ies of the Earth’s magnetic field Oceanic Trenches - deep interiors have much fewer States. The size of the continent compressional features, but and how it varied through time trenches along the margins of earthquakes. is 30,221,532 sq. km. The Sahel SEE PAGE-12 28 AUGUST 2021 10 LOCAL BUSINESS THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Myanmar exports fresh chilli to Thailand via Myawady border township could not be exported of over 50 trucks per day. But this as the border checkpoint in Muse, year, only about 10 trucks loaded one of the main border trading with fresh chilli are crossing on checkpoints for Myanmar-China the border daily, it is learnt. border trade, were halted start- Further, the price of fresh ing from 8 July. For that reason, chilli exported to Thailand is low- Myanmar exported fresh chilli to er than the price registered last Thailand via the Myawady border year. This year, the fresh chilli trade. fetched only K3,000 per viss (a “Fresh chilli from Kyaukse viss equals 1.6 kg). Last year, the township is highly relying on the price hit a record high of K5,000- Chinese market. Kyaukse chilli is 6,000 per viss, the association also popular among foreigners. stated. Now, China currently closed its Myanmar’s fresh chilli pep- border trade. So, the chillies from per is shipped to Viet Nam via Kyaukse are exported to Thailand the sea route and primarily sent via the Myawady border check- to China and Thailand via land point,” said Daw Ohnma Kyaw. borders, Daw Ohnma Kyaw con- Although Myanmar export- tinued. ed its fresh chilli to Thailand via Myanmar chillies are grown cross-border trade, the export of mostly in the Ayeyawady region fresh chilli to Thailand sharply and Kyaukse township of the Earlier, Myanmar delivered fresh chilli to Thailand through the Myawady border with over 50 trucks per day. dropped this year, according to Mandalay region. The export But this year, only about 10 trucks loaded with fresh chilli are crossing on the border daily, it is learnt. the association. varieties of fresh chilli pepper THE fresh chilli, which was is being sent to Thailand via the Chilli Market and Technical De- Earlier, Myanmar delivered are 692, 777, 999, Kartar, Demon, planned to be exported to China Myawady land border, said Daw velopment Association. fresh chilli to Thailand through Sunshine and Lucky One. — NN/ via the Muse border checkpoint Ohnma Kyaw, chair of Myanmar The chilli from Kyaukse the Myawady border with the use GNLM

Myanmar tamarind price rises Kyaukpadaung tomato sells again due to Bangladesh demand in Kyaukpadaung, Myingyan, TAMARIND, grown in Myanmar, has been product in foreign countries. Last year, decreasing in price and has stopped trad- tamarind was demanded from China and Pakokku markets ing since the end of April. It has seen a India. Myanmar people use tamarind in sharp rise in prices starting from the traditional cuisine besides making tradi- first week of August due to demand from tional medicines,” said U Soe Win Myint, Bangladesh, said the tamarind traders owner of Soe Win Myint commodity depot. from the Mandalay market. Tamarind trees grow across the The price of seeded tamarinds has country. Especially, the trees are mostly risen from K800 to K1,100 per viss (one found in the central regions of Myan- viss equals 1.6 kg), while seedless tama- mar. They can be harvested only once rinds are priced at K2,300 per viss, up from a year in the summer. Tamarinds from K1,800 in the Mandala market. Tamarinds Kyaukpadaung, Popa, Pakokku, Yame- are selling well in the market. thin, Zeepingyi and Pinlaebu towns are “This is a good year for tamarind sending to the market. All the tamarind price. At this moment, there is no buyer producing areas across the country will for plum. But, tamarinds prices have risen supply abundant tamarinds to markets again due to the demand from Bangla- in the pre-Thingyan Festival period. — desh. Now, the tamarind growers are Min Htet Aung (Mandalay Sub-Printing happy as they are getting a good price House)/GNLM this year. The tamarind is a marketable

Tomatoes from Kyaukpadaung township are sent not only to the Kyaukpadaung market but also to Pakokku, Nyaung-U and Myingyan markets.

TOMATOES cultivated using under- are transplanted to the ground. The ground water are being harvested plants start to bloom and bear fruits and sold in Kyaukpadaung township, after one month,” said U Naing Tin, a Mandalay region. The tomato prices tomato grower from Mokgon village. fetched K350 per viss, said U Tin Tun Tomatoes from Kyaukpadaung Aung, a tomato grower. township are sent not only to the “In Kyaukpadaung township, Kyaukpadaung market but also to more than 30 villages cultivated to- Pakokku, NyaungU and Myingyan mato plants using underground water. markets. The local farmers are giving priority The tomato traders come to buy to grow strong tomato species that the tomatoes in the farmland. The can withstand strong weather condi- tomatoes are priced for K350 per viss, The price of seeded tamarinds has risen from K800 to K1,100 per viss (one viss equals 1.6 tions. Quick to germinate and grow, which is a reasonable price for local kg), while seedless tamarinds are priced at K2,300 per viss, up from K1,800 in the Mandala tomato seeds are best sown for 20 farmers, according to the local grow- market. Tamarinds are selling well in the market. days. Then, the nursery tomato plants ers. — Ko Htein (KPD)/GNLM 28 AUGUST 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR LOCAL BUSINESS 11 300 companies struck off register due to AR absence in July: DICA A total of 300 companies was according to the DICA notice. struck off the register in July as The registration and re-reg- they failed to submit an annual istration of companies on the return (AR) on the online registry MyCO website commenced on 1 system, MyCO, according to the August 2018, keeping in line with Directorate of Investment and the Myanmar Companies Law Company Administration (DICA). 2017. The number of companies The DICA has notified any registered on the online registry registered company which fails system, MyCO, topped more than to submit its AR on MyCO are to 2,000 in the first half of this year. be suspended. The DICA found Earlier, MyCO received more that in July, 300 companies failed than 1,000 applications from new to restore their status within six companies every month. months of suspension under 430 During the public holidays (F) of Myanmar Companies Law. from 23 to 31 August, the DICA The companies were struck off is offering services for invest- the register starting from 5, 9 and ment and company registration The Office of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA). 16 July respectively, according to at the Head Office located at No.1 the DICA’s notification. mit annual returns and financial established companies are re- company’s status as suspended. Thitsar Road, Yankin Township All registered companies statements (G-5) simultaneously. quired to submit ARs within two Companies can restore their sta- of Yangon Region and One- need to file AR on the MyCO reg- All overseas corporations months of incorporation or face tus only after shelling out a fine Stop-Service is opened at No. istry system within two months of must submit ARs in the pre- a fine of K100,000 for filing late of K50,000 for AR fee, K100,000 49, Seinlemay lane, Kabar Aye incorporation, and at least once scribed format on MyCO within returns. for restoration of the company Road, Yankin Township for the every year (not later than one 28 days of the financial year end- The DICA has notified that on the Register, and K100,000 for department coordination mat- month after the anniversary of ing, as per Section 53 (A-1) of the any company which fails to sub- late filing of documents, totalling ters, the DICA announced. the incorporation), according to Myanmar Companies Law 2017. mit its AR within 13 months will K250,000. At present, 100 per cent Section 97 of the law. As per DICA’s report, more be notified of its suspension (I- If a company fails to restore of the applicants are using the According to Section 266 (A) than 16,000 companies were sus- 9A). If it fails to submit the AR its status within six months of online registration platform, ac- of the Myanmar Companies Law pended for failing to submit AR within 28 days of receiving the suspension, the registrar will cording to data provided by the 2017, public companies must sub- forms within the due date. Newly notice, the system will show the strike its name off the register, DICA. — GNLM

External trade drops 21 per cent as of 20 Aug Chickpea price up by K40,000 per bag within one month

THE price of chickpea remains naung market. in the bull market on the back Myanmar exported chick- of strong domestic demand, and pea to India, Pakistan, the UAE, the price rose by nearly K40,000 Turkey and other foreign mar- per three-basket bag, according kets last year. The chickpea is to the Bayintnaung Wholesale cultivated in Yangon, Mandalay, Market. Bago, Sagaing and Ayeyawady The price was pegged at regions and Nay Pyi Taw. There K90,000 per bag on 9 August, are 890,000 acres of chickpea whereas the chickpea price across the country. spiked to over K129,000 per bag The peas are cultivated at present. The chickpea grow- in October and November and ers are fetching a good price they are harvested in Janu- amidst the low production this ary-April period. year, traders said. More than 25,995 tonnes of Both sea trade and border trade dropped amid the coronavirus impacts. The neighbouring countries tightened “The export of chickpea chickpea were exported to for- the border security and the border posts came to an abrupt stop amid the COVID-19 surging in Myanmar. came to a halt upon the clo- eign markets between 1 Octo- MYANMAR’S external trade virus impacts. The neighbouring al and manufacturing sectors. sure of border posts by China. ber and 20 August of the current between 1 October and 20 Au- countries tightened the border However, the suspended trade At present, the domestic bean financial year 2020-2021, with gust in the current financial year security and the border posts in the border checkpoints and market is positively related to estimated value of US$15 mil- 2020-2021 sank 21 per cent as came to an abrupt stop amid the the order cancellation from the the law of supply and demand, lion, the Commerce Ministry’s against the year-ago period, the COVID-19 surging in Myanmar. western countries amid the po- said a trader from the Bayint- data indicated. — KK/GNLM Ministry of Commerce’s data At present, the traders have litical changes exacerbate the showed. transaction problems triggered export sector for now. The country’s foreign trade by the restriction of the private The Ministry of Commerce exceeded US$26 billion over ten banks. Furthermore, the pan- is focusing on reducing the trade and a half months, whereas the demic triggered the cargo ship- deficit, export promotion and international trade stood at over ping crisis, a market observer market diversification. $33 billion in the corresponding shared his opinion. The external trade stood period of last FY, according to Myanmar exports agricul- at $36.73 billion in the 2019- data released by the ministry. tural products, animal products, 2020FY, $35.147 billion in the During the past ten months, minerals, forest products, and 2018-2019FY, $18.728 billion in Myanmar’s export was worth finished industrial goods, while the 2018 six-month interim pe- over $13.02 billion whereas, the it imports capital goods, raw riod, $33.578 billion in the 2017- country’s import was relatively industrial materials, and con- 2018FY and $29.209 billion in the Myanmar exported chickpeas to India, Pakistan, the UAE, Turkey low at $13.08 billion. sumer goods. 2016-2017FY, respectively, as per and other foreign markets last year. The chickpeas are cultivated in Both sea trade and border The country’s export sector the Commerce Ministry’s statis- Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Sagaing and Ayeyawady regions and Nay trade dropped amid the corona- relies more on the agricultur- tics. — KK/GNLM Pyi Taw. There are 890,000 acres of chickpeas across the country. 28 AUGUST 2021 12 ECON: WORLD/ARTICLE THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Malaysia’s new PM retains many Seven Continents in new Cabinet of the World

FROM PAGE-9 South America The Andes Mountains are the world’s longest exposed mountain range. They lie as a continuous chain of highlands along the western coast of South America. The range is over 4,300 miles long. The Amazon River is the largest in the world by volume. At no point is the Amazon crossed by bridges. The Atacama Desert is the driest in the world due to the massive rain shadow effect on a plateau. Clearest skies in the world and is home to the largest ground telescope. The humid Pampas ecosystem is one of the richest grazing grassland areas in the world. Buenos Aires and other highly populated areas are here. Cattle culture developed out of climate and makes it one of the beef capitals of the world. There are 33 countries in Malaysia’s new government aims to help the economy by focusing on raising people’s purchasing power and South America. aiding the country’s embattled private sector. Photo taken on 7 June 2020 shows a view of an intersection in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PHOTO: CHONG VOON CHUNG/XINHUA Antarctica NEW Malaysian Prime Minister defence minister while retain- Monday. The ice-covered continent with the size of 14,000,000 Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled the ing his senior minister portfolio. The lineup reflects the sq. km. It is the windiest, driest and the least populated. lineup of his Cabinet on Friday Communications and Multime- delicate balancing act the new There are no permanent residents on this island. 75% that largely sees the return of dia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah prime minister must perform of the world’s ice and 70% of the earth’s freshwater is familiar faces from the previous becomes new foreign minister. to keep his government afloat located in Antarctica. Antarctica sees half a year of light administration as he opted for Finance Minister Zafrul amid bickering within the ruling and half a year of complete darkness-summer months of stability given the slim parlia- Abdul Aziz and Home Minister coalition, especially between his December to February give 24 hours of light, the winter mentary majority he secured in Hamzah Zainuddin have been own party, the United Malays months of late March to late September are pitch dark attaining the top job. retained. Mohamed Azmin Ali National Organization, and Ber- the whole day. It is the tallest and heaviest of all living Taking a leaf from his prede- remains international trade and satu, a junior party headed by penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. No country cessor Muhyiddin Yassin, Ismail industry minister with the posi- Muhyiddin. in Antarctica. Sabri did away with the deputy tion of senior minister. Khairy “I acknowledge that we are prime minister’s post and in- Jamaluddin, who as science, currently in a critical situation Europe stead retained the four senior technology and innovation min- as a result of the COVID-19 The Ural Mountains are a mountain range that runs minister positions with each in ister had led the country’s coro- pandemic, and the economic roughly north and south through western Russia. The charge of economy, security, ed- navirus vaccination drive in the crisis that is made worse by the Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range ucation and infrastructure. previous administration, was country’s political instability,” system that lies entirely in Europe. The altitude and size Foreign Minister Hisham- named new health minister. The Ismail Sabri said in announcing of the range affect the climate in Europe. The traditional muddin Hussein was named new new Cabinet will be launched on the lineup on TV.—Kyodo culture of farming, cheese making, and woodworking still exists in Alpine villages. The Seine, Danube, and Rhine rivers supply some of the major cities of Europe. These Economic benefits of Tokyo Games rivers would lay the foundation for European powers that would eventually create the modern world. Europe has several peninsulas. There are 44 countries on the estimated at over $55 billion European continent. THE economic benefits of the the organizers’ revenues since Of the deficit, the Tokyo Tokyo Olympics and Paralym- Tokyo won the bid to host the metropolitan government’s loss Australia pics will be about 6.14 trillion yen Olympics and Paralympics in stands at 1.41 trillion yen and Australia is the only country that is also a continent. ($55.75 billion) but Japanese or- 2013 and expenditures associat- the central government’s at 874 The Great Dividing Range, or the Eastern Highlands, ganizers will incur a loss of more ed with the games. He found that billion yen, with the rest incurred is Australia’s most substantial mountain range and the than 2 trillion yen, a scholar’s their total deficit is expected to by the organizing committee.— third longest land-based range in the world. Almost the estimates showed Thursday. be 2.37 trillion yen. Kyodo entire population of Australia lives on the coastal side Of the benefits, about 3.27 of the mainland. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s trillion yen from spending on the largest coral reef. There are over 2,900 individual reefs construction of facilities, includ- and 900 islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef. ing the National Stadium and the Coral reefs provide food and shelter for thousands of athletes’ village, have already organisms that coexist in complex interconnected food spilled over into society, accord- chains. Coral reefs are the largest natural structures ing to Katsuhiro Miyamoto, a in the world. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from professor emeritus of theoretical outer space. The Australian Outback is a large section economics at Kansai University, of remote and wild desert. There are 3 countries on the who released the projections. Australian continent. The remainder will come from consumption during the References: Tokyo Games and positive “leg- 1. Stephen A. Nelson.2015: Continental Drift, Sea Floor acy-related” effects expected Spreading and Plate Tectonics. The Olympic and Paralympic official merchandise shops are open to be seen after the end of the around the city, people gear up with official Tokyo 2020 merchandise 2. Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia games early next month, Mi- like face masks, flags, mugs, T-shirts, hats and even a full yukata set. A 3. India Today Web Desk.2018: 7 Continents of the World: yamoto said. man picks up a t-shirt at an official shop in Tokyo, 26 July 2021. PHOTO: Facts you need to know Miyamoto also looked into KYODO 28 AUGUST 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR BIZ: WORLD/ AD 13

Over half of New Zealand businesses seeking gov’t NEWS support due to COVID-19 lockdown: survey IN BRIEF

A quick snapshot survey Germany’s Axel Springer signs deal to released Friday revealed acquire Politico that over half of New Zealand businesses will GERMAN publisher Axel Springer signed a deal to acquire be seeking government the US-based news organization Politico, along with the support in a nationwide remaining shares of their Politico Europe joint venture, the level four lockdown, with companies announced Thursday. Politico, which gained a calls for a further vaccine reputation for insider Washington political reporting, will ramp up. continue to operate as a separate entity with founder Robert The country has Allbritton keeping his role as publisher, according to a joint moved to a lockdown since statement. The deal calls for the German firm to acquire all midnight 17 Aug after the of Politico’s US operations and the 50 per cent of Politico first COVID-19 Delta var- Europe it does not already own, as well as Politico’s recently iant case in the Auckland launched technology website Protocol.—AFP community was identified. Under the Alert Level 4 lockdown, the highest Apple announces App Store setting, businesses and Undated photo provided by Sanford, a fishing company of New Zealand, shows Coromandel mussel barge in North Island, New Zealand. PHOTO: SANFORD/HANDOUT concessions as pressure grows schools are closed except VIA XINHUA for essential ones such as APPLE has agreed to loosen payment restrictions on its supermarkets, pharma- re-opening New Zealand the survey shows most ate from home and those App Store, a major change announced in a settlement with cies and service stations. to the world, and it’s key businesses had plans in public-facing businesses small developers as the US technology giant faces growing “The consistent mes- for all Kiwis to get back to place in preparation. “We that can’t operate at all. scrutiny and legal challenges over its tightly controlled sage we have received, work and life,” said Simon asked how businesses Just 12 per cent have said online marketplace. from both this survey and Arcus, Wellington Cham- were operating under they are functioning at full The change will allow small developers to inform their the hundreds of phone ber of Commerce and Level 4 conditions. It’s no capacity, over a quarter customers of alternative payment options beyond the official calls we’re had, is that Business Central Chief surprise that it’s a story of (26 per cent) are closed, App Store. the only way out of Delta Executive, who conduct- two halves, of those busi- and just over a third (35 In a class-action lawsuit, the developers had accused and get back to the new ed the survey. While the nesses that are essential, per cent) operating at less Apple of monopolistic distribution practices by operating normal is through vacci- alert level change to four providing some essential than half of their usual ca- the sole gateway to get apps or other content onto iPhones nation ramp up. It’s key to caught some by surprise, products, or that can oper- pacity.— Xinhua and other devices powered by iOS software.—AFP

Facebook could launch digital wallet this year – report CLAIMS DAY NOTICE FACEBOOK is ready to dollar that the company is M.V SFL TRENT launch a digital wallet also developing, but Diem’s Consignees of cargo carried on M.V SFL TRENT that would let users store timing was uncertain.“In VOY.NO. (2103496) are hereby notified that the cryptocurrencies, a senior theory, Novi could launch vessel will be arriving on 28-8-2021 and cargo will be company executive said in before Diem, but it would discharged into the premises of WILMAR where it will lie a US media interview on mean launching without at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the Wednesday. David Marcus, Diem and that’s not nec- byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am head of Facebook’s crypto essarily something that we to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now unit, told The Information want to do,” Marcus told declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo news site that company The Information. from the Vessel. leaders “feel pretty com- “It all depends on how No claims against this vessel will be admitted after mitted” to launch the dig- long it’s going to take for Facebook’s digital wallet, called Novi, would enable users the Claims Day. ital wallet called Novi this Diem to actually go live to store various cryptocurrencies. Phone No: 2301928 PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AFP Shipping Agency Department year. Marcus said he would and that’s not something Myanma Port Authority have preferred to release I’m personally looking a cryptocurrency that at regulatory resistance over Agent For: Novi alongside Diem, a after.” In 2019 Facebook the time was called Libra. concerns about security digital currency tied to the said it plans to introduce The project however faced and reliability.—AFP M/S BEN LINE AGENCIES (S'PORE) PTE LTD

Forbes media group to list shares, raises $400 million

FORBES, the media group Capital. The media group known for its long-running was sold in 2014 to Asia- business magazine, said based investment group Thursday it would become Integrated Asset Manage- a publicly traded company ment Limited, founded by after securing $400 million Tak Cheung Yam. Forbes in financing. Forbes Global magazine was launched Media Holdings Inc. will in 1917 by Scottish immi- become a listed compa- grant BC Forbes and run ny on the New York Stock by his son Malcolm Forbes Exchange under a deal before being taken over by with a special purpose Steve Forbes, a onetime According to the company, the Forbes brand reaches more than 150 million people worldwide through its websites acquisition company presidential candidate. and events, with 45 editions covering 76 countries (a copy (SPAC) called Magnum But it had struggled as of the magazine’s Vietnamese edition of Forbes Magazine Opus, sponsored by the readers turned to digital is pictured June 2013.) PHOTO: AFP/FILE private equity firm L2 news.—AFP 28 AUGUST 2021 14 SOCIETY THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Taliban asks U.S. to retain embassy in Kabul, guarantees security

THE Taliban, which has gained told Kyodo News in confirming States in Kabul and in Doha, almost complete control over that the Islamist group has con- Qatar, where the political oper- Afghanistan, has asked the Unit- veyed that position to Washing- ations of the group have been ed States to retain its embassy ton. based in recent years. in Kabul after the U.S. military “We will provide absolute Indeed, the topic may have pullout by 31 Aug according to a security (of the embassy),” he been on the agenda of Monday’s Taliban official and diplomatic said. secret meeting in Kabul between sources. According to multiple diplo- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Flags of Taliban distributed to people near the evacuated U.S. Embassy “We would like the U.S. matic sources, the Taliban have Director William Burns and Ab- in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 26 Aug 2021. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY/ to remain in Afghanistan very requested the embassy stay put dul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s KYODO much,” a senior Taliban official in discussions with the United de facto leader.—Kyodo For pilots, Kabul evacuations a flight like no other

THE approach is filled with surrounded by mountains, with personnel deployed at the air- danger. The conditions on the intense air traffic like that of a port, “are carrying out all air ground are chaotic, but precise major travel hub with military traffic control, ground control, organization and timing are planes and evacuation flights, tower control and approach con- needed. And the passengers are relying on their on board Traf- trol,” according to Commander exhausted and tense. fic Collision Avoidance System Stephen, the captain of a French For pilots in charge of the (TCAS) to avert crashes. A400M military transport plane. planes evacuating foreign na- As Western nations prepare “With a plane like this, we tionals and Afghans from Talib- to wind down one of the most are helped very much by our an-controlled Kabul, the flights complex evacuations of civilians systems, but we end up landing in and out of the Afghanistan since World War II, several pilots by sight,” he told AFP at French capital have been a journey like shared with AFP their experi- base 104 of Al-Dhafra in the Unit- no other. ences of landing and then taking ed Arab Emirates, the transit Pilots must deal with the off from Kabul airport as chaos point used by France, on condi- already complex location of gripped the country. tion that his surname was not French soldiers stand close to a military plane at Kabul airport. PHOTO: the airport at high altitude and US forces, who have 5,800 published.— AFP AFP/FILE

Iceland raises interest rates as tourists return NEWS

ICELAND’S central bank lifted began to tighten its monetary land’s growth before the pan- IN BRIEF its main interest rate on Wednes- policy in May as economic pros- demic and the sudden halt in day, its second increase in three pects began to improve. It now arrivals as countries shut their Guaido focused on advancing date for months, as tourists begin to re- expects 4.0 per cent growth this borders sent the economy into Venezuela elections turn and boost the economic year, 0.9 percentage point more a tailspin. The central bank said recovery. than its May forecast. inflation appeared to be moder- Opposition leader Juan Guaido is focused on moving Venezuela’s The 0.25 percentage point “The improvement is driven ating, but warned that the path presidential elections earlier as the only solution to the political and increase took the island nation’s mainly by tourist arrivals, which the pandemic will take remains economic crises gripping his country. key rate to 1.25 per cent. have increased more rapidly this unclear and that temporary sup- Representatives of the opposition and the government of Presi- While its peers in the eu- summer than was previously ex- ply chain disruptions could still dent Nicolas Maduro are taking part in talks in Mexico with mediation rozone, Britain and the United pected,” the central bank’s mon- strike. It said unemployment by Norway in a bid to lift the deadlock. States, have kept ultra-low in- etary policy committee said in its had fallen faster than expected As things stand, the presidential election is not due until 2024. terest rates to boost their econ- statement. and the slack in the economy Guaido however told AFP he wants one “as soon as possible”, as early omies, Iceland’s central bank Tourism helped drive Ice- narrowed more quickly.—AFP as December. “For Venezuelans, the presidential election is what will resolve the conflict,” said the politician, who burst onto the scene in January 2019 when he used his position as National Assembly speaker to declare himself acting president.—AFP

Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped seminary pupils: teacher

NIGERIAN gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more than 100 kidnapped from an Islamic seminary in northwestern Niger State nearly three months ago, the school’s head teacher said on Thursday. Heavily armed criminals snatched 136 pupils from the seminary in Tegina on 30 May in one of a series of mass abductions targeting schools and colleges in Nigeria since December. Six of the pupils died in captivity and a further 15 escaped in June, according to school officials. “The pupils have all been released. We are now conveying them home,” seminary head Abubakar Alhassan told AFP by telephone. “I can’t give you an exact number now. We will have to screen Tourist ride horses at Kirkjufell mountain landscape and waterfall in Iceland PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AFP them when we get home. But none of the pupils is in captivity.”—AFP 28 AUGUST 2021 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR GLOBAL AFFAIRS 15 Biden presidency shaken to core by Kabul bombings

EYES closing, voice cracking, promised the attackers “we will ocrat was already reeling from Joe Biden physically reflected hunt you down,” there was steel the almost overnight collapse of the terrible blow to his presidency in his voice. the US-backed government and from the slaying of 13 US service No doubt that Biden’s pres- US-created army, leaving the members during the desperate idency has been shaken to the handful of remaining US troops Kabul evacuation. core by the bombing at Kabul’s and many thousands of US cit- Addressing the nation from airport. izens and allies at the Taliban’s the White House, Biden bowed In January, he took office mercy. Working around the clock his head for a moment of silence promising calm at home and for 10 days, his administration before taking questions from jour- respect for the United States had thought perhaps it could still nalists pressing him on the bloody abroad after the turbulent Don- pull triumph from disaster. twist in the already tragic opera- ald Trump years. The airlift was going far bet- tion to shut down the 20-year war Now Biden’s been left with a ter than predicted, with the US in Afghanistan. mountain to climb if he’s to per- military performing flawlessly He appeared occasional- suade the nation and America’s and the Taliban more or less ly close to tears as he spoke of partners that either goal remains keeping its end of the bargain in US President Joe Biden was visibly shaken by the attack on troops in the dead “heroes”. And when he achievable. The 78-year-old Dem- securing Kabul.— AFP Kabul. PHOTO: AFP

Death toll from Kabul airport attacks rises NEWS to 103, Taliban official says no evacuation IN BRIEF deadline extension Biden delays meeting with Israeli PM amid Kabul blasts process of being flown out of the country, according to the latest JOE Biden’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was update by Bill Urban, public af- pushed back a day Thursday as the US president cleared his agenda fairs officer of the U.S. Central to address bombings in Kabul. Command. “The president’s bilateral meeting— has been rescheduled for Another huge explosion was tomorrow,” the White House said. The two leaders had been due to heard in the Afghan capital Ka- meet at 11:30 am (1530 GMT) Thursday. bul early Friday, hours after the Bennett hopes to reboot ties with the Democratic administra- deadly twin bomb blasts at the tion after his predecessor Benjamin Netanyahu’s tempestuous and Kabul airport on Thursday. polarizing 12 years in office. However, Taliban spokes- However, the crisis in Afghanistan loomed over their meeting even man Zabihullah Mujahid said in a before the bombings tore through Kabul, causing multiple casualties statement on Twitter that it was and the deaths of at least 12 US troops.—AFP a controlled explosion by U.S. troops destroying equipment at Photo taken on 26 Aug 2021 shows a view near the Kabul airport in the airport. Afghanistan: More than 100,000 evacuated, Afghanistan. Bombing attacks hit the Kabul airport on Thursday, leaving Earlier, the Islamic State at least 103 people dead, including 13 U.S. service members. says White House PHOTO: STR/XINHUA group has claimed responsibil- ity for the deadly attack on the MORE than 100,000 people from Afghanistan have been evacuated AN unnamed Taliban official, attacks. Watch towers will be re- Kabul airport, saying it was tar- since 14 August, the eve of the Taliban’s return to power, the White quoted by media reports Friday, portedly set up by Taliban guards geting “translators and collabo- House said Thursday. has said there is no reason to around airports in the country. rators with the American army”. “Since 14 August, the US has evacuated and facilitated the evac- extend the deadline for foreign Unconfirmed reports said The first explosion struck uation of approximately 100,100 people,” the White House said in forces to leave the country as at least 40 dead bodies and 120 the north gate, a military gate a statement issued hours after Islamic State suicide bombers killed the death toll from the Kabul wounded were transferred to of the Kabul airport. The second dozens, including 13 US troops, as they attacked crowds gathered airport attacks on Thursday has Kabul hospitals. massive blast occured about 30 outside Kabul airport hoping to flee. The announcement came as the reportedly risen to at least 103. The number of U.S. service minutes later in Baron Camp, a August 31 deadline looms for the United States to withdraw its troops, The Taliban official also said members killed in the attacks military base near the airport and for it and other Western countries to end their massive airlift. “A that more than 20 Taliban mem- has risen to 13, with 18 more used by coalition forces in the total of approximately 7,500 people were evacuated from Kabul,” over bers were killed at the airport injured troops currently in the past. —Xinhua a 12-hour period on Thursday, the White House said.—AFP Australia says troops pulled out ahead of Kabul blast

AUSTRALIA said Friday it pulled Islamic State group said it car- of last night, not that long before all its troops out of Afghanistan ried out the attack. The bombings the terrible events that unfolded shortly before the Kabul airport raise questions about the meas- last night took place,” Australian bombings after receiving “very ures taken to protect US forces, Prime Minister Scott Morrison clear intelligence” of an impend- who face an August 31 deadline to told a news conference. ing attack. withdraw from the country and to Morrison said US and Brit- Suicide bombers set off two complete an airlift that has so far ish forces had helped Australian blasts that struck crowds outside evacuated nearly 100,000 people. troops over nine days to evacuate the Afghan capital’s airport on “We were able to ensure the some 4,100 people, including 3,200 The Australian military was among those involved in the airlift of Thursday, killing dozens of peo- departure of the remaining Aus- Australians and Afghan citizens civilians from Kabul. PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE/ ple including 13 US troops. The tralian personnel over the course with Australian visas.—AFP AFP/FILE 28 AUGUST 2021 16 SPORT THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Republic of the Union of Myanmar State Administration Council Nine Objectives 1. Political affairs (b) To develop a stable market economy and promote international in- (a) To build a Union based on democracy and federalism, through a vestment in order to enhance the economic development of the entire disciplined and genuine multiparty democratic system that is fair and National people. just. (c) To promote and support local businesses to create employment oppor- (b) To emphasize the achievement of enduring peace for the entire nation tunities and increase domestic production. in line with the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). (c) To continue implementing the principle of peaceful co-existence among 3. Social affairs countries through an independent, active and non-aligned foreign policy. (a) To ensure a strong and dynamic Union spirit, the genuine spirit of patriotism. 2. Economic affairs (b) To respect and promote the customs and traditions of all National peo- (a) To enhance production based on agriculture and livestock through ples and preserve and safeguard their cultural heritage and national modern techniques and strengthen all-round development in other characteristics. sectors of the economy. (c) To enhance the health, fitness and education quality of the entire nation.

Tial Thang faces shock loss to Song Chelsea’s Jorginho, Min Jong with unanimous decision Barcelona’s Putellas win UNDEFEATED Myanmar MMA inated over the Myanmar fight- heavy right hands like the way fighter Tial Thang faced a loss to er with high kicks and punches Aung La N Sang did. UEFA player of year prizes South Korean starfighter Song and drove Tial Thang to the floor With a quick takedown, Song Min Jong in the Bantamweight and then attacked with heavy Min Jong tried to have an upper CHELSEA and Italy mid- clash of the ONE Championship ground-and-pound and choke position, but Tial Thang respond- fielder Jorginho was named Battleground III event at Singa- attempts till the bell rang. ed with a double-leg takedown. UEFA men’s player of the pore Indoor Stadium yesterday Both fighters came out with However, Song Min Jong’s sweep year at a ceremony in Is- night. aggressive punches and kicks in turned the tide as he got on top tanbul on Thursday, beating Their fight was a good one by round two. and took Tial Thang’s back in his club colleague N’Golo showcasing continuous punches, Tial Thang stood his ground the scramble. Kante and Manchester kicks and takedowns to each oth- and responded with hard coun- Tial Thang came close to City’s Kevin De Bruyne to er. Tail Thang relied on wrestling ters and this allowed the Myan- locking up the rear-naked choke the prize. skills plus boxing while his oppo- mar fighter to take Song Min of Song Min Jong in the final Jorginho starred along- nent Song Min Jong used mixed Jong onto the floor, but the Ko- minutes- mark, but the Myan- side Kante in the Chelsea Chelsea and Italy midfielder fighting styles of taekwondo and rean fighter found a way to get mar starfighter stood in the bout team that won the Cham- Jorginho was named UEFA men’s player of the year at a ceremony Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. up quickly. Again, Tial Thang until the end. After a unanimous pions League, beating De in Istanbul on Thursday, beating The first round began with dominated over Song Min Jong decision, judges declared Song Bruyne’s City in the final his club colleague N’Golo Kante Tial Thang taking a few swings at with another takedown but Tial’s Min Jong as a winner. Tial Thang in Porto, and then helped and Manchester City’s Kevin De Song Min Jong with his fabulous guillotine choke attempt failed. faced his very time defeat af- Italy win Euro 2020. Bruyne to the prize. PHOTO: AFP wrestling skills. Next, the final stanza saw ter three straight wins in ONE The prize was voted Song Min Jong took a good more colourful strategies from Championship while Song Min for by a jury composed of scoring in the 4-0 final win defensive position in every take- both men. Song Min Jong paired Jong shaped the 12th MMA ca- the coaches of the 24 na- over Chelsea. The 27-year-old down of Tial Thang. flurry punches with low kicks, reer victory to go for the next tional teams who took part Spaniard pipped her Barcelona Again, Song Min Jong dom- while Tial Thang responded with stage. — GNLM in Euro 2020, 80 coaches of team-mates Jenni Hermoso the clubs which played in and Lieke Martens, the Dutch the group stages of last sea- international, to the award. son’s Champions League “This prize was won by the and Europa League, as well whole team, the whole club. It as one journalist from each is such an achievement that so of UEFA’s 55 member asso- many Barca players were nom- ciations. inated for the award,” Putellas, The 29-year-old Jor- who was not present in Istan- ginho got 175 points, eight bul, said in a video message. more than De Bruyne, with Jorginho was also not in Kante third in the voting. attendance in Istanbul, where “It’s just really surre- the UEFA Champions League al for me based on where draw was held, with Turkey I’ve come from, my back- on the UK’s red list meaning ground,” the Brazilian-born obligatory hotel quarantine for midfielder told UEFA.com. anyone returning from there. Barcelona’s Alexia Chelsea boss Thomas Putellas won the women’s Tuchel won the men’s coach player of the year prize af- of the year prize with Barce- Tial Thang (left) blocks high kick from Song Min Jong during their Bantamweight clash of the ONE Championship ter captaining her side to lona’s Lluis Cortes winning in Battleground III event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 27 August. PHOTO: ONE CHAMPIONSHIP Champions League glory, the women’s category. —AFP